Stampin' In Alaska

  I'm so excited to be a Guest Designer at the Allsorts Challenge !  The current challenge is to use stencils. My card features a retired digital stamp from Lily of the Valley called Swing Time.  The image was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with alcohol markers then fussy cut.   I pulled out a Hero Arts stencil and marbled designer paper from my stash for the card base.  Tim Holtz Wild Honey distress ink was used with the stencil.  The tree border was created with retired Memory Box Stitched Cloudline dies and paper scraps from my stash.  I recently purchased the Memory Box gold foiled Greeting Tabs .  They are a quick and easy way to finish a card! I would like to share my card with the following: Allsorts Challenge:  #853 Stencils! Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #280 Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes Classic Design Challenge:  #6 AG or Summer Fun

  I'm joining the All Dressed Up Challenge with this adorable little Garden Boy birthday card.  This image seems to be retired but you will find so many adorable digital images in the Etsy Shop . The image was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with Copic markers.  It was die cut with Scallops & Arches dies from Unity Stamp Company.  Stampin' Up! Pacific Point cardstock frames the image and gingham panels.  A sentiment tab from Memory Box and Echo Park enamel dots on the embossed base panel finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: All Dressed Up Challenge: #174 Anything Goes Allsorts Challenge:  #851 Garden Pick 3 Challenge: #5 May/June  (Plaid, birthday, blue, embossing) Creative Moments Challenge: #283 Pastels or Brights

  I created a fun underwater scene featuring Sweet November Stamps digital images Scuba Sammy , Scuba Sally and Mermaid Reef .  I love how easy it is to resize and make scenes like these with digital stamps. The image was colored with Copic Markers, liquid glaze was applied to the goggles and Stickles were added to the bubbles.  A sunray stencil from My Favorite Things (no longer in business) was used with distress inks for the sunny water effect.  This was my first attempt at this technique and I was pleased with the results. A sentiment from My Favorite Things Best Fins set was stamped directly to the scene panel. I would like to share my card with the following: Time Out Challenge:  #315 Pick 2 (water, sun and summer) We Love Stamping:  June - Sports and Hobbies (scuba diving) Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add a Sentiment PIP Challenge:  #2623 Anything Goes

  My niece will be turning 16 this week.  Where does the time go??  Once she gets her license she will be driving a Jeep.  So, Angie Blom's Enjoy Your New Adventure digital set was perfect for her card.  I hope she likes it! The scene was colored with Copic Markers and die cut with Scrappy Boys Stitched Scallop Dies.  It has been layered onto Stampin' Up Basic Grey and Co'ordinations plaid.  I used Art Impressions number dies and glitter paper from my stash. I would like to share my card with the following: The Pick 3 Challenge: #5 May/June - Plaid, Numbers, Blue Paper Funday Challenge:  #87 Anything Goes PIP Challenge:  #2620 Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #278 Anything Goes Allsorts Challenge:  #850 Anything Goes

  Cheryl Grant, owner and artist of Sassy Cheryl Digital stamps creates the most adorable scenes.  Although she no longer has a digital store you can find a limited selection of her digital images at Whimsy .  This particular image seems to be retired. The image was colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils.  A cloudy sky was created with masking and ink blending.  The sentiment tag is from Memory Box Co. with a hand doodled border to finish the card. I'm sharing my card with the following: Creative Moments Challenge:  #281 Gone But Not Forgotten Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Monday: 4-Legged Friend Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes

  Sweet November Stamps has the sweetest new release full of woodland critters and flowers.  My card features their new Spring Woodland Background and Spring Woodland Alice and Bird images. If you have never tried digital stamps these are a must have!  They are sold with both PNG and JPG versions for creating scenes or stand alone.  Digital images are easy to store and can be resized to fit your project. My scene was colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils then die cut with Spellbinder Nested Circle Dies.  The image was layered onto designer papers from Pebbles called Family Ties.  A wood mount sentiment from Inkadinkado, paper flowers and twine complete the card. I would like to share my card with the following: Allsorts Challenge:  #846 It's Spring Time We Love Stamping Challenge:  April Spring Stamping Sensations:  April Challenge Inspired by Nature PIP Challenge #2614 Anything Goes

  I'm getting a head start on my Mother's Day cards with this adorable Daffodil Delivery digital image from Di's Digi Designs.  You can find an updated version in Di's Etsy shop HERE . The image was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with Copic Markers.  The image and frame panel were die cut with Spellbinders Oval dies then layered onto designer paper from Graphic45.   The Mother's Day sentiment is from Hero Arts and was wet embossed on vellum then adhered.  I finished the A2 size card with coordinating baker's twine. I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes Allsorts Challenge:  #846 Anything Goes or Spring Stamping Sensations:  Spring Paper Funday Challenge:   #85 Fur or Feather Beautiful Blossoms Challenge:  Anything Florals Goes with Optional Mood Board #39

  I've had this colored image in my stash for a while waiting for the perfect card.  There are a couple of challenges this week that call for either wildlife (not so wild maybe, but furry) and of course, fur. I am also adding this to my donation stack for the March Cards For Cubs card drive.  I learned about the organization through Splitcoast Stampers and their monthly Cards for a Cause post.  Please check the links to learn more about the event. The digital image called Best Seat in the House is from Just Ink Lined.  Sadly, they are no longer in business.  My hope is that this encouragement card brings a smile to the recipient.  It was colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils, fussy cut and popped up with dimension tape.  Papers from Simple Stories Homespun and sentiment from American Art Stamp complete the card.  I would like to share my card with the following: We Love Stamping:   Wildlife Inspiration PIP Challenge:...

  Sharing a sweet ballerina birthday card with a few challenges.  The image is a freebie from All Dressed Up that can be found HERE .  It was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with Prismacolor pencils.  The sentiment is from My Favorite Things.   I created my own background with my Gelli Plate, acrylic paints and a stencil.  A few rhinestones finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: All Dressed Up Challenge: #170 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Monday:   Make Your Own Background Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:   Make It Cute PIP Challenge:   #2609 Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge:   Anything Goes

  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 ...

  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...

  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 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

  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 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

  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

  I'm joining this week's challenge at The Paper Shelter with Pastels.  My card features the pre-colored digital image Comfy At Home .  I love using pre-colored digital images to make a quick card. The image was layered onto papers from Basic Grey.  Stampin' Up! gems, baker's twine, a paper flower and sentiment from my stash finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: The Paper Shelter Challenge #364 Pastels Gem of a Craft Challenge:  #5 Anything Goes PIP Challenge #2515 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Pattern Papers