Stampin' In Alaska

  Good morning!  It's been awhile since I've posted here.  I hope all is well with you and your family. Today I'm sharing a sweet Christmas card with you for the current House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge - Christmas Cheer .  With my recent move I've found a local stamping store and have made several trips to visit.  During my last visit I couldn't resist this adorable Hot Cocoa Day set from House Mouse Designs. My card design was inspired by THIS bookmark by Lorraine.  The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and Copic Markers.  Designer papers and sentiment are from the DCWV Winter Frost paper pad.  Glitter paper, silver cord, Stickles and sparkle gems complete the card. Thanks for stopping by!  I hope everyone has a warm and cozy Christmas! I would like to share my card with the following: HMFMC#454 Anything Goes + Option Of Christmas Cheer PIP Challenge #2548:  Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #266 Anything G...

  It's been awhile since I shared on my blog.  My husband and I recently relocated from Alaska to Southwest Missouri.  It has been a whirlwind, but thankfully the movers recently delivered our vehicles and household items safely.  We are somewhat settled, but sadly my craft room remains packed in boxes.  I'm making the best of it and I've begun creating simply with what is at hand. It's beginning to feel a little like Fall in this area of the county.  I'm anxious to see the fall colors which are amazing here in the Fall.   That was the inspiration for my card today which features the adorable Maple Paws digital stamp by Di's Digi Designs.  You can purchase this image as Black and White or pre-colored.  Di is offering an amazing sale right now at 50% off! The image was printed onto Xpress It cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  I love the yummy warm color combo!  I found the designer papers in a flea market booth.  I...

  While cleaning my craft room yesterday I came across a few panels in my stash that were colored.  This features a digital stamp from a company who is no longer in business - Craftin Desert Divas.  It is always sad when a craft company goes out of business.  But I still enjoy using their great products! This image was colored with Copic Markers and die cut.  The designer paper was also in my stash.  A few pearls and digital sentiment complete the card. I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Focus on the Sentiment Allsorts Challenge:  #828 Pretty Flowers Stamping Sensations:  Summer Flowers Polkadoodles Challenge:  #8 Anything Goes

  I'm sharing a fun mousey card featuring House Mouse Designs Breezy Day stamp  set by Spellbinders. The image was stamped onto watercolor paper, colored with Prisma Color pencils and blended with baby oil.  A cloudy sky was created by masking and inking with distress inks.  The card base was created with acrylic paint and my Geli plate.  A few Stampin' Up! dew drops and coordinating sentiment complete the card. I would like to share my card with the following: HMFMC #445 ATG or Summer Fun Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Make Your Own Background PIP Challenge #2529 Anything Goes We Love Stamping Challenge:   Sun, Sea and Sand

  Thank you to those of you who follow my blog!!!  Quick life update:    There are big changes at my house and crafting will be on hold for a while.  My husband recently retired from his 30 plus year career as an aircraft mechanic and air cargo station manager.  SO Exciting!  We will soon begin a 4000-mile relocation from Alaska to Southern Missouri to be closer to our family.  SUPER Exciting!!  This will be the beginning of a new adventure for us!  We appreciate your prayers as we make this journey and begin our next chapter in a new home. Card Details:   I created this beach scene for the current Sweet November FB challenge.  My card features Sweet November Soundtrack of Summer digital image.  It was merger with a digital background image from Angie Blom called You are my Paradise . The image was colored with Copic Markers then layered onto papers from my stash.  I used an older MFT die for the sun. I would like ...

  I'm joining the current challenge at Di's Digi Challenge blog with a fun mixed media tag using stash items.  My project features Di's Dog Gone Cutie Pals digital image. The digital image was water colored and fussy cut.  I've used a variety of items from my stash starting with a Gelli Print tag.  A small piece of mesh is layered onto the tag then a vintage View-Master Reel was added as a base for the cute trio.  Ribbon, wood heart, DIY enamel dot and ticket were all items laying on my craft desk. I would like to share my project with the following: Di's Digi Design Challenge - Use Stash Items Crafts Galore Encore Challenge:   #137 Anything Goes PIP Challenge:  #2527 Anything Goes Polkadoodles Challenge:  #8 Anything Goes

  I hope everyone has a safe and fun Independence Day!  I'm joining the current House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge with the optional theme of water.   My card features the adorable House-Mouse Designs Water Fun (RSC-030) cling stamp from Spellbinders.  The image was colored with Copic Markers and the sky was masked with a Creative Worship Stamps cloud mask. The image was layered onto designer paper Carta Bella's Beach Day 6x6 pad.  Doodlebug mat sprinkles and a sun die from MFT finish the 5x5 square card.  A coordinating sentiment was stamped from the Water Fun set. I would like to share my card with the following: House Mouse and Friends Challenge #443 AG or Show or Use Some Water PIP Challenge #2526 Monday Theme - Sunshine Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #256 Anything Goes Crafts Galore Encore Challenge:  #137 Anything Goes

  Welcome to a new challenge week at Word Art Wednesday!  We have another lovely digital Scripture this week created by Karen Murray.  You are always welcome to use the Scripture, but it's not required to play along. We are so blessed to have a new sponsor this week.  Not 2 Shabby offers crafters stamps, dies, paper and so much more!  They are offering one lucky random winner a $25 gift card to the online store.    My card features an adorable free digital stamp from   Not 2 Shabby   called Have a Cup of Cheer .  The cup was colored with Copic Markers and fussy cut.  It was layered onto a Gelli Print panel.  A wood mount sentiment from Inkadinkadoo and Doodlebug designs matte enamel dots finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: PIP Challenge:  #2524 Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #256 Anything Goes Craft Galore Encore Challenge:  #136 Anything Goes

  Happy Friday!  I hope everyone gets a little crafty time this weekend. I'm joining the current challenge at Di's Digi -  Animals Acting Like Humans . There are so many fun images in Di's Etsy Shop that are perfect for this week's theme.  I was a recent challenge winner at Di's and chose this cutie called Buddy in the Garden .  Be sure to check him out while he's on sale! My card was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with Copic Markers.  I tried a "new to me" technique by using various brown ink and randomly applying it in dots.  In retrospect, I should have used a darker base color.  But live and learn! The image was die cut with Spellbinders Petite Large Oval and layered onto an oval lacey cross stitch cloth.  It has been sitting on my craft desk for months waiting for the right project!  A few paper flowers and Stampin' Up Designer Paper finish the card. BTW- I'm searching for a new photo editing program.  This pho...

  I'm finishing up Father's Day cards this weekend.  This pair of cards will be going into the mail for a couple of fishermen in my family!  The sentiment is an older woodblock $1 stamp from Michael's.   I stamped the full image of lures from Unity's Reel Great Guy clear stamp set .  It was fussy cut and colored then used as embellishments.  Designer papers are from Carta Bella The Great Outdoors 6x6 paper pad.   The inside sentiment reads "Have a Reel-Y Great Day!". I would like to share my card with the following: Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:   Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:   Masculine PIP Challenge #2522:   Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:   Masculine

  Good morning!  I'm sneaking in a very last minute entry for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge with a monochrome design. My card started with a gelli print using acrylic paint and a stencil.  I then used a silhouette 2003 woodblock stamp from Penny Black called Irises which was stamped directly onto the panel in VersaClaire black ink.  A few gems and birthday sentiment finish the card. I really like how this turned out!  It will be going in the mail to a member of our church who has a birthday this month. I would like to share my card with the following: Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Monochrome Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:   Anything Goes PIP Challenge #2522:   Anything Goes Beautiful Blossoms Challenge: #29 Anything Goes with Flowers

  A new challenge starts today at Word Art Wednesday.  As always, the challenge welcomes any project as long as it is family friendly.  We are so blessed to have Taylored Expressions as our sponsor this week!  One lucky random winner will receive a great prize.  Taylored Expressions is a family owned business providing stamps, dies, paper and much more.  Be sure to check out their online store  HERE . Karen Murray has provided another lovely Scripture for us this week.  You are not required to use it but we would love for you to download the freebie for your use.  Simply select the image, right click and save as. My project started with a silhouette die cut layered onto a Gelli Print background.  The base panel is Stampin' Up! Really Rust cardstock with a random SU grid image stamped.  A few enamel dots and this week's Bible Verse complete the 5.5 square card. I would like to share my card with the following: Lil Patch of Craft...

  I'm joining the current challenge at Di' Digi Design Challenge to add a sentiment.  My card features the adorable digital image Bluebell Mice from Di's Etsy Shop. The image was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with Prismacolor pencils and Copic Markers.  It was layered onto papers from Stampin' Up! with a simple gingham ribbon from my stash.  The sentiment is from Creative Worship Stamps With Love Clear Stamp Set . I would like to share my card with the following: Di's Digi Challenge SENTIMENTALLY YOURS (Add A Sentiment Challenge) PIP Challenge #2522 Anything Goes Stamping Sensations Challenge:  June Our Furry Friends Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:   Anything Goes

  I'm joining the current challenge at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge with the optional Thank You theme. My card features a House-Mouse Designs woodblock stamp from 2008 called Flower Parade (HMP69).  The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and Copic Markers.  Both the image and card base were die cut with Nesting Landscape Arches die from Waffle Flowers. The SugarPea sentiment die was cut twice for extra dimension.  A few dewdrops finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: HMFMC #441 May 26/June 8 Anything Goes or option Thank You Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  Anything Goes Woodblock Wednesday:  Anything Goes

  I'm sharing a fun nautical boy card for the current challenge at All Dressed Up.  My card features the adorable ADU digital Little Fishes . The image was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with alcohol markers.   It was die cut and layered on paper from Doodlebug Designs. A wood mount sentiment was stamped onto one of the flags.  Cloud dies from My Favorite Things and Doodlebug Design matt sprinkles finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: All Dressed Up Challenge - #162 Anything Goes Allsorts Challenge:  #824 Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #254 Anything Goes

  A new bi-weekly Anything Goes challenge is up at Word Art Wednesday .  Our sponsors this week are Seth Apter and Gina K.    Seth Apter Designs  is a one-of-a-kind shop that carries FABULOUS paints, stencils and all you can dream of in the way of Mixed Media Art. One lucky person, by random draw, will WIN a $25 gift card to spend at  Seth Apter Designs . Be sure to stop by and check out  Seth Apter Design to see some his unique art and amazing products. We are also being sponsored by our very kind and creative friends at  Gina K. Designs .  This amazing store carries so many fabulous stamps, dies, stencils and all things creative.  You can find oodles of amazing products at  Gina K. Designs  to help expand your creativity.  One lucky person, by random draw, will WIN a $25 gift card to spend at Gina K. Designs .  That sounds like a whole lot of FUN to me.  Be sure to stop by our fabulous sponsors and check out th...

  There is a new challenge at Word Art Wednesday , and we have two fabulous sponsors:   Crafty Individuals  and  Really Reasonable Ribbon . We have another lovely digital Scripture this week created by Karen Murray.  You are always welcome to use the Scripture, but it's not required to play along. My clean and simple design features this week's Bible Verse and an image from Beautiful You set from Stampin' Up!  The umbrella was paper pieced with designer paper from my stash.  Ink splatters and an embossed based panel complete the card.  I would like to share my card with the following: Allsorts Challenge:  #823 Paper Piecing PIP Challenge:  #2519 Anything Goes Stamping Sensations Challenge:   May - Feminine

  I'm joining the current HMFMC challenge with a fun beach scene and the optional ribbon.  The House Mouse image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and layered onto Stampin' Up! Tempting Turqouise and designer paper from my stash.  The yummy ribbon was also in my stash!    The sun die cut and sentiment are from Lil' Inker Designs.  A few dew drops complete the 5.5 square card. I would like to share my card with the following: HMFMC 439 # Anything Goes with the option Add A Ribbon PIP Challenge  #2518 Anything Goes We Love Stamping Challenge:   AG or 4-legged friends Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:   #252 Anything Goes

  I'm joining the current challenge at Di's Challenge blog with a fun birthday card.  My card features Di's Birthday Party Critters digital stamp.  It's on sale for $1.95 right now!  The image was colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils. The image was die cut and layered onto papers from Crate Paper Party Day.  Bakers twine, enamel dots and a sentiment from Creative Worship Stamps finish the card. Be sure to stop by Di's Etsy Shop to check out all of the adorable images.  I'm sure you will find something for your next project! I would like to share my card with the following: Di's Digi Design Challenge - Birthdays PIP Challenge #2518 Anything Goes We Love Stamping Challenge:  AG or 4-legged friends Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:   #252 Anything Goes

  Sharing a fun Mother's Day card for my sister.  A fun Bugaboo digital image and sentiment.  Sadly, no longer in business.  I colored the image with Alcohol markers and layered it onto papers from my stash. Baker's twine and enamel dots finish the card.   I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes Stamping Sensations Challenge:  May - Feminine Gem of a Craft Challenge:   Week 5 Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #252 Anything Goes

  I am joining the current challenge at The Paper Shelter with the optional twist to use Cuties.  My card features the pre-colored version of TPS Most Adorable Ducky digital image. The image has been layered onto a panel using the marble technique.  Stampin' Up!  Cameo Coral and Old Olive card stock were used as accents.  A sentiment from Paper Smooches and enamel dots complete the card. I would like to share my card with the following: The Paper Shelter Challenge:  #636 Cuties  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes Gem of a Craft Challenge:  Week 5 Anything Goes PIP Challenge:  #2517 Anything Goes

I'm sharing a Spring card featuring a woodblock stamp from House-Mouse Designs called Feed and Seed.  The image was stamped onto X-Press It card stock, colored with Copic Markers and die cut with Unity's Postage Stamp Nesting dies.  It was layered onto an ink smooshed and splattered background. I finished with pearls, ribbon and a sentiment.   I would like to share my card with the following: HMFMC #438 Anything Goes + Option-Spring/Easter Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:   Blooming Blooms   Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge:   #252 Anything Goes PIP Challenge:   #2516 Anything Goes

  Welcome to a new challenge week at Word Art Wednesday!  We have another lovely digital Scripture this week created by Karen Murray.  You are always welcome to use the Scripture, but it's not required to play along. Our fabulous sponsor this week is Kat Scrappiness . One lucky winner will receive a $50 prize package.  How exciting is that?!  Be sure to check out the online shop.  I'm sure you will find something fabulous for your crafting project. My card features Sponsor Kat Scrappiness Diamond Wire & Woodgrain Frame Craft Die .  I began with a Gelli Print background and die cut the frame with black card stock.  The digital Scripture was printed onto designer paper from my stash, die cut and layered onto the diamond wire frame.  I finished with a few gems and floral ephemera from STAMPlorations . I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:   Blooming Blooms   Lil Patch of Crafty ...

  This week's challenge at Di's Digi Design is Load on the Flowers .  My floral card features the adorable Racoon Rose digital image from Di's Etsy Shop. The image was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with Copic Markers then fussy cut.  The designer paper is from Stampin' Up!, flowers, paper lace and vellum die cuts were in my stash. This card will be going out next month to one of the special Mom's in my family. I would like to share my card with the following: Di's Digi Design Challenge - Load on the Flowers Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Blooming Blooms Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:   Pattern Paper s Beautiful Blossoms Challenge:   #28 Anything Goes with Flowers