Stampin' In Alaska

This week Sassy Cathy has asked us to use our favorite color combo over on the Sassy Cheryl's Digi Stamps Challenge Blog .  Well, my current favorite has been Primary colors - blue, green, orange and yellow!  Here's what I created using the new Sassy Sally Pondering Thoughts : The sun die and sentiment are from Lil' Inkers Designs.  The sky was created using the Stampin' Up! Cloud die by Sizzix and blue vellum.  The gingham papers are from Memory Box. Cheryl's " Show Me " challenge is running for two weeks this go around.  Don't forget to stop by and link up whatever is going on in your corner of the world!  If you haven't gotten a chance to share in awhile, it's easy and you might win a FREE Sassy Cheryl digital image. Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  I always enjoy reading your comments. 

I am so glad that I got a chance to play along with the Friends with Flair Challenge this week!  I've had an idea growing for the past week to use the scrapbook page layout provided on the Be Inspired challenge blog.  It finally came together for me today!  Here is the sample layout provided for the challenge. Here is my take on the layout using an Itty Bitty from Unity called "Destination Happiness"  and the chevron background.  I have also used a scrolled journal block that I received in a freebie bag.  I have to admit that this is definitely not my typical style of scrapbooking.  It was nice to step out of my comfort zone and give it a try!  I also have to admit that this is my first completed page in probably a year.  Yikes! Thanks to Joslyn for the challenge and inspiration to get me back into creating! PS > Sorry for the poor photo!  I never quite know how to photograph a 12x12 scrapbook page.  Tips are alway...

Happy Friday and welcome to another Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge ! It has been a very busy week for me.  We have also gotten over 20 more inches of snow this week then temperatures fell below zero yesterday!  Wowsers!  What happened to Spring this year?! Well, on to our challenge for this week.  Regardless of the weather in your area of the country we want you to "Think Spring" this week.  So, print out your Spring themed digital images and get busy! Here's what I created this week using one of the March digi releases - Magnolia Block : Magnolia Block $3.00 I kept my design simple to focus on the gorgeous magnolia flower.  The image was printed three times and each layer was colored with the new Wink of Stella glitter brush .  The glitter brush works like a dream!  It provides the perfect amount of glitter and is super easy to control.   The center layer was adhered with dimensional tape and the petal edges ...

Oh my goodness, I am running so behind with the Sassy Cheryl challenge this week!  I had an idea all planned out then it changed completely this weekend.  Yikes! Here's what I've created using a Noah image He Is Loved : The sentiment is from Create with TLC called Promoted to Big Brother .  The fancy edge along the top is a Martha Stewart border punch.  There is also a fancy edge to the sentiment using Spellbinder nestibilities.  The clouds were sponged and die cuts were used from My Favorite Things Woodgrain Fence and Impression Obsession grass die.  Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!

Mark your calendars and save the date for a Vintage Fashion show brought to you by the TLC Creations Design Team! Date:  April 7th Theme:  Vintage Fashion Brought to you by TLC and all of the design team members As always, there will be lots of fun giveaways during the event!  So, wear your fashionable Vintage attire and hop along!

Hi!  I hope your weekend is going well.  My hopes of an early Spring were dashed today with a very heavy snowfall in Anchorage.  Oh well, at least the temperatures are staying above zero! I have been looking for an "excuse" to use this sweet Birdie Brown image called Friends - Puppy & Chick .  Torico's  2nd Birthday celebration of Birdie Brown is the perfect opportunity with her "Anything Goes" theme.  The digital sentiment is from Create with TLC . This is also for TSG199 - Anything Goes Challenge on the There She Goes blog. Supplies used for this card: MME Reunion Paper Pad Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake Cardstock Wilton 4 inch Doilies The Robin's Nest Dew Drops Inkssentials Glossy Accents Prisma Flowers

A quick post to share my clean and simple design for the Unity Friends with Flair and Be Inspired challenges.  Below is the color inspiration that I chose to use for my card from the Be Inspired Challenge: I used several Memento Dew Drop inks for a direct to paper application.  I took advantage of Angela's recent sale to buy 1 Itty Bitty and get the second for a penny.  Really, who could resist?!  Anywho, I received my order this week and the " Talk Nerdy " image was just calling to be inked up! I added a few gems and added a partial sentiment from the "Bubbles of Fun" set by Phyllis Harris.  Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  I always enjoy reading your comments.

Happy Friday and Welcome to another Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge ! This week's challenge is to create a masculine birthday card using your digital images.  I must admit that masculine cards are difficult for me so this was definitely a challenge.  Luckily, the Sweet 'n Sassy shop is full  of fun images for all ages of boys and men.   Here is the card that I created for this week's challenge:  I chose to use this sweet pre-colored pup image called " Spot ".  Pre-colored images are so convenient when I need to create a card on the fly!  I printed the image twice and cut out the nose/mouth then popped it up on dimension tape.  It gives just a little additional dimension and interest.  The birthday sentiment is from the " Masculine Birthday Greetings " set. Finally, I created my card using this fabulous sketch provided by Korin for this week's Splitcoast sketch challenge .  Check it out and play along! A few things...

I can't believe that I'm posting on the first day of this week's Sassy Cheryl Show Me Challenge !  If you haven't played along before just grab your camera and share a photo(s) of what you have been doing this week.  It's super each AND you might win on of Cheryl's fabulous digital images. So, I am sharing a photo card set that I made this weekend as a Birthday gift for my Mom.  She has a fantastic "green thumb" and grows beautiful flowers of all kinds.  During my visit last Fall, there was a fluke second blooming of her rose garden and I took tons of photos.  I have never created photo cards before, but thought the roses would be perfect! Below is a photo of the card set: I layered all of the photos on card stock that brought out the colors of the rose.  I kept the card base simple with a swissdot emboss so as not to distract from the photo.  I included a variety of sentiments for various occasions.    I loved how this r...

I have another quick post tonight for this week's Sassy Cheryl Challenge.   This week's challenge is to use the colors Green , Orange and White on your card or project.  I had this sweet image printed and waiting for coloring.  So, here's what I came up with using " Thick as Thieves ": Since I was in the coloring mood tonight, I am including a close up shot of Sassy Sally and Bella.  I really had so much fun coloring this mischievous pair!  One wonders what Sally has up her sleeve with that little grin.  Of course, Bella must be in on the story because of the slight tilt of her head! The image was colored with Copic Markers, Prismacolor pencils and Faber-Castell pencils.  The sky was sponged with Memento Summer Sky ink and a Spellbinder Scallop circle.  It's so easy and the finished product looks like a cloudy sky! I have had the Memory Box Arboscello tree die for quite awhile.  I decided this was the perfect project to give it a...

Happy Friday and welcome to another fun Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge.  This month Korin has outdone herself with a fabulous digital release.    Be sure to check the Store for a peek at the entire March release.  They are all fabulous!  Below are the sets that I have used for my project.   Daffodil Block $3.00 Flower Block Sentiments 1  $2.00 Now, on to this week's challenge!  We have been asked to create a Z fold card this week.  It's super easy and you can find a couple of tutorials on Splitcoast Stampers.  I recently came across a Z fold easel card and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to give it a try.   Below is my what I came up with using the newly released "Daffodil Block" and  "Flower Block Sentiments 1": I decided to paper piece the image rather than color.  I really like the finished effect!  All designer papers are from the MME Moments Paper Pad. It's difficult to s...

It's another Friends With Flair challenge with Unity Stamps.  I have used the sketch option from this month's Unity { be Inspired} Challenge for my card.  Here's the sketch:  Here's my Clean and Simple take on the sketch: The scrolled image was in a freebie grab bag from Unity.  The sentiment is from "Bubbles of Fun" by Phyllis Harris.  I used a paint brush to splatter Tim Holtz distress ink for the background.  The dp border is from MME Love Me Paper pad and pearls/rhinestones are the finishing touch.  Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  I always enjoy reading your comments.

Happy Wednesday!  The work week is officially more than half over.  I picked up this sweet Free vintage image from the Create with TLC last week as I was browsing the shop.  Paulette is so generous with her creations.  You never know when a freebie will pop up on the blog or in the shop!  If you are a digital stamper, or want to experiment with digital, stop by Create with TLC and take a look. Here's the card that I created combining two free Create with TLC digital images from my stash: The image has such a sweet vintage feel!  I have combined it with designer papers from the Basic Grey Serendipity paper pad.  The card layout was provided by Janette for this week's Splitcoast sketch challenge .  I really liked all of the layers and it was perfect for this digital combo. I am also entering this into this week's Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #52: Anything Goes . Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  I always enjoy reading your com...

I have a sneak peek to share with you of a new digital set from Create with TLC called "Calling You".  Remember when every home had a rotary phone and we called one another rather than texting?!  Okay, I don't remember using this style of phone but I love the vintage look!  Paulette has come up with another absolute winner in my book with this set.  The set contains two variations of the image and three sentiments.  Here's what I have created using one of the images: And here's a shot of the inside: The designer papers are from MME Lost & Found Two - Sunshine paper pad.  The ribbon is from my large stash and the pearls are from Amuse.  I added a machine stitched border and a lot of ink distressing to the edges.  And for the Sassy Cheryl " Show Me " ladies I am sharing a couple of photos from today's snowy walk at the dogpark.  We awoke to a very wet, heavy snowfall today.  It has continued all day and we now have a nice,...

I haven't gotten to play along for the last couple of weeks so I'm excited to have a card for this week's Unity Friends with Flair blog hop.  You get two chances to win with FWF - blog participation and commenting. Unity has a new monthly (Be Inspired) challenge with a few options for playing along.  I chose to use the color inspiration photo for my submission: Here's what I came up with this week using "Rain or Shine" Itty Bitty: Lots of paper piecing and dp from Cosmo Cricket Baby Jane paper pad.  Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!

Happy Friday and welcome to another Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge .  This week we would like for you to go green - either with a recycled item or by using the color green. Here's my project using green and a lovely scripture digi stamp called " Isaiah 40:31 ". Although we don't require Sweet 'n Sassy digi stamps, we love to see you use them!  Don't forget that only digital stamps can be used for your card.  When you upload to your blog or gallery be sure to use keyword SNSDC95 .  For EVERY card you enter in our challenges during the month of March, you will get one entry to be eligible to win 3 digis of your choice from the Sweet 'n Sassy store. Be sure to check the challenge blog for more design team inspiration.  They will appreciate your comments!  Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  I hope you get a chance to play along this week.

Birdie Brown is celebrating their 2nd Birthday this month!  Torico is hosting two challenges this month as part of the celebration.  The first challenge is to create a card with a Birdie Brown image with a birthday theme.  I used this adorable image called Girl-Just bloomed for my card. And Vera is this week's challenge hostess for There She Goes and her challenge is to use black cardstock for matting.  I used actual card stock for the Birthday sentiment, but created a faux black mat for the image.  I learned this trick awhile back and it's great when you need the appearance of a fine black mat without wasting card stock and having the extra bulk.  All you need is a Sharpie marker and a ruler (if the edge is straight) then run the black Sharpie along the edges. Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  I always enjoy reading your comments.

Another quick post today for Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Challenge .  DH and I just returned from a trip to Arizona so I haven't had much time to be crafty.  But I thought I'd share a couple of photos from our trip.  Neither of us had ever visited Arizona so this was an eye opener.  Going from snowy, mountainous Alaska to the desert was quite an experience! This photo was taken of an old abandoned mercury mine out in the desert.  It was very interesting!  This photo was taken of an abandoned dwelling.  I thought the scenery through the old window was very interesting.  My attempt at artistic photography! :0 The final picture was taken in Oatman, AZ .  It's an old mining town where the burros are allowed to run the streets.  Most beg for carrots or other food items and let you pet them.  It was quite original! Thanks for stopping by and taking a closer look!  Don't forget to take those photos and share with the Sassy Chery...

This week the Sweet Stop is celebrating their 200th sketch.  Wow, that's a lot of fabulous sketch inspiration!  In addition to their weekly sketch inspiration, they have asked that we post a past favorite sketch.  I chose sketch 161 and this is the card that I created: Here is the original post link for all of the details of the card.  Thanks for taking a closer look!

Good morning!  I have a quick post this morning with a sneak peek of a new digital set from Create With TLC called "The Stache be With You".  Paulette has such a wonderful store full of a huge variety of digital sets and single images.  If you haven't tried digital stamping you should hop over to the blog and download one of her many Freebies.  Then check the shop for all of the wonderful sets.  I know you'll get hooked just like I did! I am also using this week's Sweet Stop sketch for my card.  They are celebrating their 200th sketch this week with a little extra special prize.  Be sure to check it out! Here's this week's sketch: And here is my take on the sketch:  This set comes with 6 sentiments and this vintage gentleman image.  I combined the image with one of the sentiments for my panel then used Tim Holtz distress inks - Walnut Stain and Antique Linen directly on the image.  The designer papers are from "A Proper...