Barry Loves Snow:

Good morning all - it's Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!  Friday's really are the best don't you think??  And on top of that it is a long weekend here - Monday is Victoria Day here.  Plus I am off all next week, first vacation of the Summer!  We will be getting the yard ready for Summer and then going to a spa retreat for three days.  Life is good.

And since it's Friday, I was able to make another Christmas card.  I usually make rather colourful Christmas cards, this one not being an exception.  To me, Christmas is fun and cheerful - heck, my Christmas home/tree colours are lime green, hot pink, purple and teal :)

 And it wouldn't be a "me" card without paper piecing.  I, of course, gave Barry a fun scarf and touque (known by the rest of the world as a winter hat?) and also gave him some wooden skis.

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi, MME papers, Bazzill Basics and Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Recollections pearls.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Rectangle Nesties, Making Memories edge distresser.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Holly Jolly - first letter/first name: Deanne (dots (polka dots), distressing), Christmas Challenges w Sketches - sketch (do not display sketch), Sweet Stampin' Christmas - winter sports, Sparkles Christmas - favourite festive colours (anything non-traditional!)

Have a lovely long weekend if you live in most parts of Canada - cheers!!!

Mayday Birgitta:

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This week's challenge is Shaped Cards at All That Scraps.  But please do remember, your project must include an image by CC Designs (including Amy R, Mashi's Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas, and Webbie's Words) that can be found at All That Scraps Store.

Do you ever have one of those moments where you feel like you have lost all brain function?  I won't go into details, but let's just say I had some not-so-lady-like words coming out of my mouth while making this card :)

Card Ingredients:  C.C. Designs stamp, Craftsmart Black ink, Recollections Lattice and Gingham papers, Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Wild Orchard flowers, Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections pearls.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Circle Nesties, CC Designs Cloud cutters.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Stamp and Create - colour challenge, Sketch Saturday - sketch, Love to Create - flowers, Creative Craft Challenges - just "checking", Cupcake Craft - layers.

 

That's it for me - have a super wonderful Wednesday!!

Life is Sew Good:

Good morning all! 

This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is "pastels":

I am "sew" excited to share this card with you.  I knew I wanted to do a sewing-themed card for one of my favourite challenges, but didn't have any large embellishments that would go with this theme so...

I decided to make a dress, which I drew a "pattern" on cardstock, then traced it onto this beautiful iridescent rose paper.  The dress template took for ever as it took a couple of tries to get the right shape.  You should have seen my first attempt - yikers!  I figured I'd take this theme literally by making a dress pattern and whipping up my own little paper dress :)

I "mashed" two stamps together by masking off half of the secound stamp, as well as using ink and a toothpick to make a little coma between the two sentiments.   I added tiny buttons, stitching, stick pins, and seam binding tape for an overall sewing-themed card.

I like this card "sew" much (okay, I will stop) that I don't want to give it away!  Terrible, I know.

Card Ingredients:  JustRite It's Sew Vintage (Amazing Paper Graces) stamps, Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap ink, CraftSmart Chocolate and Gold inks, DCWC cardstock, KaiserCraft Magnolia Grove papers, Mayan Road metal hanger, Prima flower, Celebrate It ribbon, random seam binding tape, Dress It Up buttons, Wild Orchard stick pins.   Tools:  sewing machine, Lattice Pendant Shapeabilities, Oval and Labels 3 Nesties,

I made this card for the following challenges:  The Shabby Tea Room - spring, pink, green, cream/white, sewing element, JustRite Friday Challenge - Sew Good, Simon Says Stamp and Show - paper pads.



Don't forget to check out the rest of my teamie's beautiful creations:
 Allisa
Anitra
Jan
Ros

Honk Honk:

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This week's challenge is Shaped Cards at All That Scraps.  But please do remember, your project must include an image by CC Designs (including Amy R, Mashi's Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas, and Webbie's Words) that can be found at All That Scraps Store.

I computer generated the "stamp" as I knew exactly what I wanted to say.  I mean, look how happy Meoples looks?  She would definitely be honking :)

Card Ingredients:  C.C. Designs stamp, Craftsmart Black ink, Recollections polka dot paper, Bazzill and Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Gelly Roll white pen, random buttons, Kaisercraft Goosebumps.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, Labels 8 Nestie.

I made this card for the following challenges:  CAS-ual Fridays - BINGO (I used the top row), retro sketches - sketch

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Sunshine:

Good morning all - happy Wednesday to you. 

This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is "let the sun shine in" (include a sun):

You can see I cheated just a smidge.  I suppose I don't technically have a sun on my card, but I have yellow, and the word sunshine, and an oval "sun" that looks like a... sun.  Have I convinced you yet?????

Card Ingredients:  MME Everything title,  MME papers, DCWV cardstock, Martha Stewart Goldenrod glitter, Recollections gems.  Tools:  EK Success Corner punch, sewing machine.

I made this card for the following challenge:  CAS on Sunday - sketch:

 

 

Don't forget to check out the rest of my teamie's beautiful creations:
 Allisa
Anitra
Jan
Ros

Please have a warm and wonderful day!  Thanks for the visit!

Everything:

Good Monday morning all!  I have been Spring cleaning all weekend - every cupboard in the house is being cleaned out.  Unfortunately I didn't have nearly enough time to even get half done, I will just have to keep at it until it's all done.

I did make time for a super simple card, I found this little sign (which MME calls a "title") and glitter ribbon in my stash.  It came together in under 20 minutes!

Card Ingredients:  MME Everything title, DCWV cardstock, Celebrate It glitter ribbons, Recollections pearls.  Tools:  EK Success Corner punch.

I made this card for the following challenge:  CAS(E) this Sketch - sketch:

Well that is it for me today - keeping it nice and simple.  Have a wonderful day.  Cheers!

Patches Loves Christmas:

Good morning all!  It's going to be a beautiful weekend and I don't have much planned which = YIPPEE!

At this moment not many people around here are thinking about Winter and Christmas, especially after we've had a solid seven months of Winter.  But some of us are always thinking ahead :)  This should be card number 15!

I used one of my old favourites, Patches, and coloured him for the first time in brown (he always was a grey bear to me):

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi and sentiment, American Crafts and Recollections papers, Bazzill Basics and Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Recollections gems, Celebrate It ribbon.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Rectangle and Circle Nesties.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Holly Jolly - red, white, blue, Christmas Challenges w Sketches - sketch (do not display sketch) and kraft, ABC Christmas - inspiration photo (I took the colours and baubles from the 3rd photo on the left), Beat the Rush - Christmas

AND...  please meet StampFairy's newest member,

Donny Baby Boy (no photo - you'll have to go look for yourself ;)

With that said, have a super-duper weekend.  Enjoy the sunshine!!

Mr. Monkey Wishes:

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This week's challenge is Anything Goes at All That Scraps.  But please do remember, your project must include an image by CC Designs (including Amy R, Mashi's Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas, and Webbie's Words) that can be found at All That Scraps Store.

I used sweet lil Mr. Monkey again because, well, just look at hime - he's adorable!! 

My intention was to use more of my cute mustache paper but once I paper pieced his fur it just got too busy, so I decided on plain cardstock and put a bit of mustache paper on the inside (which reads "Happy Birthday"):

Card Ingredients:  C.C. Designs stamp, Stampendous! sentiment stamps, Craftsmart Black ink, MME papers (inside), me & my BIG ideas fur paper, Prismacolor pencils, Recollections cardstock. Tools:   mineral spirits and blending stumps, Simon Says Banner die, EK Success Corner punch.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Cards for Men - animals, Pause Dream Enjoy - outdoor critters, Card Crafter's Circle - masculine,  Less is More - sketch:

Have a super wonderful day!  Cheers.

Merci:

Good morning all - half way through the week and also into May!

This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is polka dots and lace:

I just received a card from my boss, it was so pretty with sparkles and shimmery paper - I just knew I could recycle it to make a new card.

And here it is - I trimmed it up just a bit and basically that was that!

Card Ingredients:  recycled card, KaiserCraft Magnolia Grove paper, DCWV and Recollections cardstock, Celebrate It ribbon and lace,  Wild Orchard flower, Recollections pearls.  Tools:  sewing machine.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Simon Says Stamp and Show - travel, Joanna Sheen - recycle, Red Carpet Studio - thank you.

Don't forget to check out the rest of my teamie's beautiful creations:
 Allisa
Anitra
Jan
Ros

Please have a warm and sun-shiny day!  Thanks for the visit!

Beary Sweet Wishes:

Good morning all.  Hope you all are having beautiful Spring weather.  We have more snow and more cold weather, but Weather Canada is still forecasting gorgeous temperatures for the weekend - fingers crossed!

This week StampFairy is sponsoring Top Tip Tuesday's moving parts challenge.

I will admit I was stumped at first.  I was going to make a spinner card, but I tried that a few years ago and it wasn't my favourite card.  And as I always say, I love a challenge!  So I made a little pocket with a birthday message.  

Sounds simple enough but I look me quite awhile to come up with a feasible idea, measure everything, and then finally get it all together.  It's a good things it's never a race, otherwise I would fail miserably :)

I used my sweet little friends, Barry Best Friends:

My little pop up message:

 

 I am hoping I have time for another card that uses this image.  It would be perfect for a Mother's Day card, don't you think??

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi, Waltzing Mouse sentiment, MME papers, American Crafts and Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Wild Orchard flowers, Craftsmart Chocolate and Gold inks, Tim Holtz Paper Bag distressing ink, Recollections gems, Inkadinkadoo! background stamp, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, random buttons, American Crafts jute.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Labels 8, Oval, and Amazing Paper Graces Nesties.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Scrap-Creations - animals/insects, Cutie Pie and Tammy's Scrapin Corner - layers, Get Inky - flowers.

Style 101:

Good Monday morning all!  Hmmmm...  I wasn't going to wear socks today, but I see it snowed overnight.  In fact, it looks quite miserable out :(  Oh well... they say it should be nice by the weekend again.

I am enjoying CAS cards. Challenging?  Yes, but it certainly gives me a break with colouring and I am always up for a challenge :)

 Card Ingredients:  Simon Says Stamp! Like Your Style stamps, Ranger Lake Mist ink, Glitz papers, American Crafts and Recollections cardstock, Recollections gems.  Tools:  sewing machine, EK Success Corner punch.

 I made this card for the following challenges:  CAS(E) this Sketch - sketch, Dynamic Duos - colours, Creative Corner - CAS.

Have a wonderful Monday.  Cheers!

Spring Barry:

Well it seems Spring has decided to come visit it us - finally.  Now if only we could get rid of the rest of the snow then the blooms could come up.

This week StampFairy is sponsoring Sketch Saturday's sketch challenge:

I masked Barry and used the last bits of my chalk inks for the sky.  Time to buy more!

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi, MME papers, American Crafts and Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Wild Orchard flowers, Craftsmart Sky Blue chalk ink, KaiserCrafts orange gems, American Crafts jute.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Rectangle Nesties, CC Designs Grass cutter.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Charisma Cardz - polka dots, Crafts 4 Eternity - 3 DPs, Aud Sentiments - birthday, Pretty Little Ribbon - spring.

And also, please meet the newest member of the StampFairy team, Sticky Cats:

Have a super wonderful Saturday. Cheers!

Mr. Monkey:

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This week's challenge is Anything Goes at All That Scraps.  But please do remember, your project must include an image by CC Designs (including Amy R, Mashi's Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas, and Webbie's Words) that can be found at All That Scraps Store.

I paired Mr. Monkey with the perfect paper, but didn't have a clever sentiment.  You all don't mind, right ;)

Card Ingredients:  C.C. Designs stamp, AmyR sentiment stamp, Craftsmart Black ink, MME papers, Prismacolor pencils, Recollections cardstock, Recollections gem. Tools:   mineral spirits and blending stumps, Circle Nesties, EK Success Corner punch.

I made this card for the following challenges: SweetStamps - 3 of one thing,  CAS-ual Fridays - birthday, CAS on Sunday - circles, Cutie Pie - CAS

Well that is it for another Wednesday.  I hope you are having warm and sun-shiny weather where you are.  Cheers!

Birthday Love:

Good morning all.  Here we are at Wednesday again, the LAST Wednesday of April.  Wow, where does the time go?  And where the heck is Spring?  I would do anything to see a bloom pop up from the ground.

This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is an inspiration photo:

I figured since I had ZERO time to make this card, then why not "go big or go home"!  Making this window card was very time consuming, but in the end, I am happy I took the time.

The simple inside:

Card Ingredients:  JustRite What Defines Us (Amazing Paper Grace) flourish stamp, A New Day (Amazing Paper Grace) sentiment stamp, and Circle of Life (Amazing Paper Grace) stamps, MME papers, DCWV and Recollections cardstock, Recollections gems, Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap ink, Craftsmart Gold ink, Wild Orchard flowers.  Tools: sewing machine, Oval Nesties.

I made this card for the following challenges:  JustRite Friday Challenge - window card, Get Inky! - bling, Sunday Funday  - April Link Party, Sketchy Colors - sketch:

Don't forget to check out the rest of my teamie's beautiful creations:
 Allisa
Anitra
Jan
Ros

Please have a warm and sun-shiny day!  Thanks for the visit!