tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20475241939384057202024-02-07T23:08:21.036-05:00Little Miss Crafty PantsA place for me to share my adventures into creativity, paper crafts, and whatever else may strike my fancy! Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-33978261520375595702021-06-10T20:41:00.006-04:002021-06-10T20:47:50.143-04:00You're #MYHERO<p>I was really tickled to get the "SUPER" Stamp Set from The Cat's Pajamas. My first thought was Father's Day, given that it's around the corner. But, when I started thinking about the layout of my card, I realized that there are people that are heroes for so many reasons. (Especially in the last year.)</p><p>I wanted to make a quick card today, so I used some super cute Washi tape as my background. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1-VrJaGUnie4Z9XeTHSawmoamUC3P95mKanQaC207mM1gFRfltFCoPPaz3prTM2uI8IYW76QEokWWK4wjsbDd2G_jOjOjRQtsh5tukfS01uXDx2p8448vblQ3DkP4iswLk-7Ntpuc618/s2048/IMG_3199.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1-VrJaGUnie4Z9XeTHSawmoamUC3P95mKanQaC207mM1gFRfltFCoPPaz3prTM2uI8IYW76QEokWWK4wjsbDd2G_jOjOjRQtsh5tukfS01uXDx2p8448vblQ3DkP4iswLk-7Ntpuc618/s320/IMG_3199.jpg" /></a></div>I think it may be a bit busy now that I am looking at it more. But, I still think it's super cute! I tried stamping the sentiment in white onto the black card stock. It kind of got lost. Clean cut lines on the white paper, wouldn't have fit with the theme. So I tore the edges. <div><br /></div><div>I even tore some more paper and put it inside the card for a message later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSeH_zR4PDRXYFA1BjWIfe9Eyzmnhx7mer7E9o-QYkP8Y9HFNEzqkwiz1Llm3aKp2rtyF8I-vNZ-QEEtmSFnF8rgO89hBUa_tqy-TLP8wWnstCwEmwTP8l_WTceKpi22ycrlsLunCTBn4/s2048/IMG_3200.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSeH_zR4PDRXYFA1BjWIfe9Eyzmnhx7mer7E9o-QYkP8Y9HFNEzqkwiz1Llm3aKp2rtyF8I-vNZ-QEEtmSFnF8rgO89hBUa_tqy-TLP8wWnstCwEmwTP8l_WTceKpi22ycrlsLunCTBn4/s320/IMG_3200.jpg" /></a></div>Overall, for a quick card, I think he's pretty cute!<div><br /></div><div>I am thrilled to enter the following challenges:</div><div><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Knockouts: #405-Anything Goes</a></div><div><a href="https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colour Crazy Challenge Blog - Week 22 Anything Goes</a></div><div><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge Blog#209 Anything Goes</a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Materials:</div><div><a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/product/super/" target="_blank">"SUPER" Stamp Set from The Cat's Pajamas </a></div><div>Paper Tearing Template</div><div>Copic Markers</div><div>Washi Tape</div><div>Pure Black Cardstock from PaperTrey Ink<br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-11074242248925247372021-05-12T12:13:00.002-04:002021-05-12T12:13:55.193-04:00Graduation Season<p>I have realized that my life has happened in seasons. </p><p>First you go to all your friends' weddings.</p><p>.....then baby showers</p><p>.....then birthday parties</p><p>......and now it is the season of graduations. </p><p>I suppose the next season will be all those babies getting married. 😢💕 Oh to be young and have the whole world ahead of you.</p><p>One of my favorites is graduating high school. I absolutely adore Wryn from TiddlyInks. I tried to go with the school colors for her cap and gown.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6PmaulyGsIwV_ImXBgWKTMI8kOQuF0R7Gyp75TIOYrJP7d6-qrPhfvTBC7u31XJgdqImOF12N8xDUWqr0BuslWDsIOGh2o2bm6MdhLmpSBuATGOVqCaChEwWyRzuTh3MsboNzamzZxyM/s2048/IMG_2948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6PmaulyGsIwV_ImXBgWKTMI8kOQuF0R7Gyp75TIOYrJP7d6-qrPhfvTBC7u31XJgdqImOF12N8xDUWqr0BuslWDsIOGh2o2bm6MdhLmpSBuATGOVqCaChEwWyRzuTh3MsboNzamzZxyM/s320/IMG_2948.jpg" /></a></div>To create this card, I used the following:<p></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/tiddlyinks" target="_blank">Wryn in Cap and Gown by TiddlyInks</a></p><p><a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/product/change-the-world/" target="_blank">Sentiment from Change The World Stamp Set by The Cat's Pajamas</a></p><p><a href="https://whimsystamps.com/products/connected-hearts-frame-die?_pos=1&_sid=e7982cf9f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Connected Hearts Frame Die by Whimsy Stamps</a></p><p><a href="https://www.echoparkpaper.com/echo-park-collections/" target="_blank">This & That Paper Pad by Echo Park Paper Co.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">Card Stock by PaperTrey Ink (Pure Poppy)</a></p><p>Copic Sketch Markers</p><p>I am honored to enter the following challenges:</p><p><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Knockouts Challenge #400 - Anything Goes</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-207.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge #207 - Anything Goes</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil' Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge #157 - Anything Goes</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Moments Challenge #124 - Anything Goes</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy Colour Challenge - Week 18, Anything Goes Coloring Challenge</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://yournextstamp.com/blog/21797-2/" target="_blank">YNS Challenge #163 - A Pop Of Color</a><br /></p><p> </p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-6210969736731629472021-05-12T11:37:00.000-04:002021-05-12T11:37:38.954-04:00Sometimes Thank You Isn't Enough<p> Do you have that one friend that loves you enough to listen and help you be logical in your most emotional moments? We all need one! I just had a good "couch session" with my unpaid therapist, and it made me think of this adorable stamp set from Stamping Bella. They have the CUTEST gnomes! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKguZ3kcJOD_U-sug-MQHE2gHlAn12mqokpvqgNffVzHby_2_VerHsAhjQBu-xCiIHHZg4CFl7EdoyB42LGM3oYnaecjSo0nPtP6FlFX1OWPv2UJxMoAWfJjxJ3evf3_JUfCdLItzgGcz/s2048/IMG_2947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKguZ3kcJOD_U-sug-MQHE2gHlAn12mqokpvqgNffVzHby_2_VerHsAhjQBu-xCiIHHZg4CFl7EdoyB42LGM3oYnaecjSo0nPtP6FlFX1OWPv2UJxMoAWfJjxJ3evf3_JUfCdLItzgGcz/s320/IMG_2947.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I fell in love with the paper, and colored my gnome friend to coordinate. I used the following to put it all together:</p><p><a href="https://stampingbella.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1991&search=the+gnome+and+the+birdie" target="_blank">The Gnome and The Birdie Stamp Set by Stamping Bella</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.doodlebug.ws/Catalog/Catalog.aspx?CatID=1720" target="_blank">Happy Camper Paper Pad by Doodlebug Design Inc.</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/large-stitched-rectangle-stackables?_pos=3&_sid=ba2e2c6f0&_ss=r" target="_blank">Lawn Cuts Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">PaperTrey Ink Cardstock (Orange Zest)</a><br /></p><p>I am honored to enter the following challenges:</p><p><a href="http://yournextstamp.com/blog/21797-2/" target="_blank">YNS Challenge #163-Burst Of Color</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Moments Challenge #214 - Anything Goes</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #157 - Anything Goes</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-207.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #207 - Anything Goes</a><br /></p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-69316873536202153532021-05-12T11:08:00.000-04:002021-05-12T11:08:07.407-04:00Coffee Is My Love Language!<p> I colored my very first stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs! Have I been living under a rock??? OMGosh! There are so many cute stamps to choose from! Hard to keep my shopping cart from overflowing!</p><p>But, this adorable Dino was too cute to resist! Coffee is my love language! And I guess I'm not the only one!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaA7qt3ARhggJ6Je3LPzgmfJTcbRPi8YvTc3gVGdJsqBUvNotSN8BTL4fDF_D2TV6IYux5gaJIaf2w-m75KX-Mhu8Dla7_I5qslR1MFxboUXeUhUfTbLVj-O65FadDaAT_NmpVNxOcRkI/s2048/IMG_2951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaA7qt3ARhggJ6Je3LPzgmfJTcbRPi8YvTc3gVGdJsqBUvNotSN8BTL4fDF_D2TV6IYux5gaJIaf2w-m75KX-Mhu8Dla7_I5qslR1MFxboUXeUhUfTbLVj-O65FadDaAT_NmpVNxOcRkI/s320/IMG_2951.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was tickled with how my little friend turned out. I used the following to create him:<div><a href="https://www.gerdasteinerdesigns.com/collections/friendship-clear-stamps/products/coffesaurus-3x4-clear-stamp-set" target="_blank">Coffeesaurus Stamp Set by Gerda Steiner Designs</a></div><div><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/collections/sugarcut-dies" target="_blank">SugarCut Hearts Die by SugarPea Designs (retired)</a></div><div><a href="https://mymindseye.com/collections/6-x-6-paper-pads" target="_blank">6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye</a></div><div><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">PaperTrey Ink Cardstock (Melon Berry & Aqua Mist)</a></div><div>Copic Markers</div><div><br /></div><div>I am honored to be able to enter the following challenges:</div><div><a href="https://www.gerdasteinerdesigns.com/blogs/share-your-designs/syd-challenge-may-2021" target="_blank">SYD Challenge May 2021 - Gerda Steiner Designs</a></div><div><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Knockouts Challenge #400 - Anything Goes</a></div><div><a href="https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colour Crazy Challenge Week 18 - Anything Goes</a><br /><p><br /></p></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-17347331283127197602021-05-02T21:43:00.001-04:002021-05-02T21:43:06.936-04:00My Little Elephant Friend<p> My daughter really likes this little elephant that I colored from Bugaboo Designs. (I do too!)</p><p>She insisted that we name him. So, may I introduce.....Harry Elephante! 😍</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-g1MtG4WMOH-xG2uXb71hjlzKvO8c399kng2sLF04PvwGf2eZw9VmiQsIkr8FfAGsu6sXdoY9RjSQ9IHyrbPwza9lDW5igVjiyatp1MeIU8hhaEvI6DXQQmJOtlpt1nOs1OgeH6eDu6O/s2048/IMG_2927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-g1MtG4WMOH-xG2uXb71hjlzKvO8c399kng2sLF04PvwGf2eZw9VmiQsIkr8FfAGsu6sXdoY9RjSQ9IHyrbPwza9lDW5igVjiyatp1MeIU8hhaEvI6DXQQmJOtlpt1nOs1OgeH6eDu6O/s320/IMG_2927.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was tickled with this card, because I was referencing two different card challenges, and I think I did it!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Supplies Used:</div><div><a href="https://bugaboostamps.com/collections/jungle-critters/products/spring-elephant-1" target="_blank">Spring Elephant Digi from Bugaboo Stamps</a><br /></div><div>Urban Prairie Paper Pad, Retired</div><div><a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/circle-stackables?_pos=1&_sid=94e544427&_ss=r" target="_blank">Circle Stackables Lawn Cuts- Lawn Fawn</a></div><div><a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/Default.asp" target="_blank">Sentiment Set #2 from Rubbernecker</a></div><div><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">White Card Stock from PaperTrey Ink</a><br /></div><div>Copic Sketch Markers</div><div>Foam Dots</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges:</div><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches #483</a><br /></div><div><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2021/04/399-tic-tac-toe-bugaboo-stamps.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CreativeKnockouts+%28Creative+Knockouts%29" target="_blank">Creative Knock-Outs Challenge #399 Tic-Tac-Toe</a><br /></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-76153880884517350282021-05-02T21:09:00.000-04:002021-05-02T21:09:04.255-04:00Inky Paws Challenge #147<p> What's not to love about a challenge that's all about the adorable Newton's Nook stamps? </p><p>In my house, we are all about our fur babies and books! So, this was purrrr-fect!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVYoiIK-xfwmpr-kp2zL2oNAs4KaLJ9_fZQJTyJWbYJ75KIAfFOkDPtmMaozVjP0V7hnaNOTlt6408rFkNsY-YJ6beyaeZeQsGboQqRbIbkyuAOeyavjR7BSBC88DBt23sHw-LpdPkTA3/s2048/IMG_2925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVYoiIK-xfwmpr-kp2zL2oNAs4KaLJ9_fZQJTyJWbYJ75KIAfFOkDPtmMaozVjP0V7hnaNOTlt6408rFkNsY-YJ6beyaeZeQsGboQqRbIbkyuAOeyavjR7BSBC88DBt23sHw-LpdPkTA3/s320/IMG_2925.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There's not much better than curling up with a good book and a purry furry!<div><br /></div><div>Supplies Used:</div><div><a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newtons-book-club/" target="_blank">Newton's Book Club Stamp Set & Matching Dies</a></div><div><a href="https://foundationsdecor.com/pages/fancypantsdesigns" target="_blank">Hopscotch Paper Pad by Fancy Pants Designs (retired)</a></div><div><a href="http://yournextstamp.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=17_88" target="_blank">YNS Gumdrops Embellies</a></div><div><a href="https://www.eyeletoutlet.com/enameldots.html" target="_blank">Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots</a></div><div><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/" target="_blank">PaperTrey Ink Cardstock in Lemon Tart and New Leaf</a></div><div>Copic Sketch Markers</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Challenge:</div><div><a href="http://www.inkypawschallenge.com/" target="_blank">Inky Paws Challenge #147</a><br /><div><p><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2021/05/challenge-50-sponsored-by-tnt.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+2CraftyCritterCrazies+%282+Crafty+Critter+Crazies%29" target="_blank">2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #50</a><br /></p></div></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-21607918497528522812021-04-28T19:05:00.000-04:002021-04-28T19:05:07.806-04:00Have An Otterly Great Birthday!<p> I am simply in love with these cute otters from SugarPea Designs! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOk48rg1s9HR_LtAjWX06tEcDAzPeuIDdRCb0DKhewzKgM12VBzmBAW6Ot7p8bqVRbxnw8YncsTJZHnNnPctD4vlppo12xUNBV2LHIHEDq-Ycvj_zKUdjqlIcg3hec3_5JT6xIMDmhnFUu/s2048/IMG_2917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOk48rg1s9HR_LtAjWX06tEcDAzPeuIDdRCb0DKhewzKgM12VBzmBAW6Ot7p8bqVRbxnw8YncsTJZHnNnPctD4vlppo12xUNBV2LHIHEDq-Ycvj_zKUdjqlIcg3hec3_5JT6xIMDmhnFUu/s320/IMG_2917.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My daughter plans to go to school to work with otters and other adorable animals. And honestly, who could blame her? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love my little CAS card! And we have a family friend with a birthday coming up, so this will be put to use right away! I colored the otters with my Copics, and raised them up with foam dots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am entering this in the <a href="https://sugarpeablog.com/new-mix-it-up-challenge-78/" target="_blank">Mix It Up Challenge #78</a> from SugarPea Designs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For this card I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/products/otterly-adorable?_pos=1&_sid=2e463e122&_ss=r" target="_blank">SugarPea Designs Otterly Adorable Stamp Set</a> and coordinating SugarCuts Dies<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mftstamps.com/collections/die-namics/products/slimline-ocean-motion-die-namics" target="_blank">MFT Slimlime Ocean Motion Die-Namics</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">PaperTrey Ink Cardstock</a> in White, Blueberry Sky, Hawaiian Shores and Aqua Mist<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-5890086034429614782021-02-14T18:59:00.003-05:002021-02-14T18:59:44.985-05:00Hoppy Mother's Day in the UK!<p> I have a sweet friend that is from the UK, and her family still resides there. Mother's Day across the pond is at the end of March, and she asked me to make a card for her Mum. </p><p>I had already been contemplating how I was going to incorporate the sketch from <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches</a> and some of my favorite stamps from <a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/" target="_blank">SugarPea Designs</a>. As soon as she asked, I KNEW what I was going to do!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjZrf1kI2xh-F65Y6iLlKpJf0lLGE1TtOatbyCIH9F_v0ywcm3QgL9UQY3YI8OX_HrEvFYAAL7d5gyX4gRAMT6AT2aXVRAwmew3ioxaN_-htBwOTlQUE93iyvtBi9LoeZhoreh7fnbfr2/s2048/IMG_2692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjZrf1kI2xh-F65Y6iLlKpJf0lLGE1TtOatbyCIH9F_v0ywcm3QgL9UQY3YI8OX_HrEvFYAAL7d5gyX4gRAMT6AT2aXVRAwmew3ioxaN_-htBwOTlQUE93iyvtBi9LoeZhoreh7fnbfr2/s320/IMG_2692.jpg" /></a></div>Who wouldn't love those sweet little bunnies?? I hope her Mum loves them as much as I do!<div><br /></div><div>Here's what I used to create this Mother's Day wish:</div><div><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/" target="_blank">One Big Hoppy Family Stamp Set from SugarPea Designs (retired)</a></div><div><a href="https://www.americancrafts.com/bobunny/" target="_blank">Enchanted Garden Paper Pad by BoBunny</a></div><div><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/" target="_blank">Classic Craft paper by PaperTrey Ink</a></div><div><a href="https://www.mysweetpetunia.com/category-s/107.htm" target="_blank">Mini MISTI (Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented)</a></div><div>Other Items:</div><div>Copic Markers and Glue Tape</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges Entered:</div><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches #472</a></div><div><a href="https://sugarpeablog.com/mix-it-up-challenge-76-fresh-inspiration/" target="_blank">SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #76</a><br /><p><br /></p></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-26704217513832293692021-02-12T14:37:00.000-05:002021-02-12T14:37:00.861-05:00There's Gnome One Like You! <p> My love of gnomes knows no limit! And it appears that the trend is catching on, because I have my pick of so many different gnomes now!</p><p>I chose these cuties from <a href="https://stampingbella.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1292&search=gnome+pile" target="_blank">StampingBella</a> to create my card today.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlVBiGuiwrlXJD6gtXYbGmt8JlBdXwl-adCuPisNmudNxteoE0bqYvZtYBzJJV-9UWzTzXme9DUaptciuN3BSo5rI60RcrUG3rkOjXnzNkPT3ckQ3NuQ3cwqJziKG_ugw-ZwMUSchCcb4/s2048/IMG_2653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlVBiGuiwrlXJD6gtXYbGmt8JlBdXwl-adCuPisNmudNxteoE0bqYvZtYBzJJV-9UWzTzXme9DUaptciuN3BSo5rI60RcrUG3rkOjXnzNkPT3ckQ3NuQ3cwqJziKG_ugw-ZwMUSchCcb4/s320/IMG_2653.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I found some great inspiration for my color choices in my paper pad by <a href="https://mftstamps.com/products/fun-in-the-sun-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=cc3b060cf&_ss=r" target="_blank">My Favorite Things</a>.<div><br /></div><div>I fussy cute my gnome pile and used it in creating a card for the <a href="http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Stella%20Says%20Sketch" target="_blank">Stella Says Sketch Challenge - #903</a>.</div><div>I used foam dots to raise them up and give the card a little depth.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWryhCrJbwAmurqKMU4CGPnRp_oL-Bzr2cNzh3eNZ8R_PKTsre3Nvx5rhrSu7_em0y2aWSA7CmtX3lY1IsNa8ppnr9J-jUQdHIxr9nyNo_ENHfFBd-dJHHZckTHlJ1qMkfIi6PEenYTu5/s2048/IMG_2665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWryhCrJbwAmurqKMU4CGPnRp_oL-Bzr2cNzh3eNZ8R_PKTsre3Nvx5rhrSu7_em0y2aWSA7CmtX3lY1IsNa8ppnr9J-jUQdHIxr9nyNo_ENHfFBd-dJHHZckTHlJ1qMkfIi6PEenYTu5/s320/IMG_2665.jpg" /></a></div> <div>Oh and LET ME TELL YOU. I got a Mini MISTI (Most Incredible Stamp Tool Invented) for Christmas! I'm still getting the hang of all it's uses, but I LOVE it! It's genius! I was able to line my sentiment up on my pre-cut flower. No guessing. No smudging. It's just amazing! </div><div><br /></div><div>Onto my supplies used:</div><div><a href="https://stampingbella.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1292&search=gnome+pile" target="_blank">Gnome Pile Stamp Set from StampingBella</a></div><div><a href="https://whimsystamps.com/products/gnome-one-like-you-clear-stamps?_pos=1&_sid=e550c1557&_ss=r" target="_blank">(Sentiment) Gnome One Like You Stamp Set - Whimsy Stamps</a></div><div><a href="https://mftstamps.com/products/fun-in-the-sun-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=cc3b060cf&_ss=r" target="_blank">MFT - Fun In The Sun Paper Pad </a></div><div><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/" target="_blank">Card Stock from PaperTrey Ink: Melon Berry, Sweet Blush, Blueberry Sky & Spring Rain</a></div><div><a href="https://mftstamps.com/collections/die-namics" target="_blank">MFT Die-Namics: Flower Medley (retired)</a></div><div>Other:</div><div>Copic Markers, glue tape and foam dots<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-38070658640204161132021-02-12T14:05:00.000-05:002021-02-12T14:05:56.231-05:00Hippo Bird-Day! MFT Sketch Challenge #528<p> Hello Crafty Friends!</p><p>I had a bit of a forced hiatus with holidays and some home improvement. But, I could not wait to get back to coloring!</p><p>Today I have fallen in love with my new little friends from the MFT Happy Hippos set. They are so CUTE!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4ZBX_oPwvX-F5XYA5zMoDbFCJSul6RU1GseQOn7Mbmj9C-ROcREJRHwCl89innByymXK-k0WEXmJ5UWPOmlLxP74TGeP0xGQ17vX5VqMxXHsYDTcfWPdXY8mnnhSShYvocmQXUGX3jFw/s2048/IMG_2668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4ZBX_oPwvX-F5XYA5zMoDbFCJSul6RU1GseQOn7Mbmj9C-ROcREJRHwCl89innByymXK-k0WEXmJ5UWPOmlLxP74TGeP0xGQ17vX5VqMxXHsYDTcfWPdXY8mnnhSShYvocmQXUGX3jFw/s320/IMG_2668.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And I had a first when crafting this card! I have never used coordinating dies before. Don't know why. Guess I was a bit intimidated and liked sticking with fussy cutting. Well, holy cow! I will be a fan of coordinating dies from now on! They make things so much cleaner and simpler!</p><p>I love a CAS card, so this sketch inspired me! I did use foam dots to raise up the hippo and his bird friend for some depth.</p><p>That being said, here is my cute little entry for the <a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/wsc528" target="_blank">MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge - #528</a></p><p>Materials Used:</p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/" target="_blank">MFT Happy Hippos Stamps and Dies</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/products/positively-peppy-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=a52658b4f&_ss=r" target="_blank">MFT Positively Peppy Paper Pad</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/" target="_blank">PaperTrey Ink Cardstock: Berry Sorbet & White</a><br /></p><p>Other:</p><p>Copic Markers, Foam Dots, Glue Tape</p><p><br /></p><p><span> </span><br /></p><p><br /></p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-42104454875426472132020-11-19T17:32:00.001-05:002020-11-19T17:32:40.051-05:00Celebrate The Season<p> I am so tickled with how this card came out! I wanted my little penguin friend to be the center of attention. And with this CAS card, I feel that I achieved just that! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fXLv4g2QTxMbeoOC2h9QkmD4pTr43Mq8rHNqmUzWHppOz-LfCxTvU3RDxxA8jTFGsYgHbviAZWUEypeCbHMoxypeHJ6Jld49XongBDcXLnMAE4zS4mWdkRGUaPCOeCAVr2V6P5F_fa-s/s2048/IMG_1862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fXLv4g2QTxMbeoOC2h9QkmD4pTr43Mq8rHNqmUzWHppOz-LfCxTvU3RDxxA8jTFGsYgHbviAZWUEypeCbHMoxypeHJ6Jld49XongBDcXLnMAE4zS4mWdkRGUaPCOeCAVr2V6P5F_fa-s/s320/IMG_1862.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I always struggle when I color an image that I love, that my layout won't do it justice. Anyone else feel this way? Layouts are my struggle for sure!</p><p>Supplies used for this card:</p><p><a href="https://stampingbella.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=623&search=the+penguin" target="_blank">The Penguin and The Marshmallow - StampingBella</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/products/christmas-cheer-paper-pad?_pos=1&_sid=df76aa0c7&_ss=r" target="_blank">Christmas Cheer Paper Pad - MFT</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/" target="_blank">Harvest Gold & Lemon Tart Card Stock - PaperTrey Ink</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/products/snowy-hillside-die-namics?_pos=1&_sid=22d9a3515&_ss=r" target="_blank">Snowy Hillside Die-Namics - MFT</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/collections/tags" target="_blank">Gift Tag Die SugarCuts - SPD (retired)</a><br /></p><p>Copic Markers</p><p>Challenges:</p><p><a href="http://daranddiane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double D Challenge - Winter Blues</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Throwdown - CTD620</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Players - PP517</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/cc153" target="_blank">MFT Color Challenge 153</a><br /></p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-5890300329509003322020-11-19T16:59:00.000-05:002020-11-19T16:59:44.473-05:00Miss You a Latte<p> I have been making a lot of holiday cards lately. But, this cutie from <a href="https://mftstamps.com/" target="_blank">MFT</a> really resonated with me. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIq1tD2ZP4QQV2DZUeYCAy9Ceo1XbwMPf1U0yr8HEWtLgGi6DnSpoS_29abE5HkPKXRxK4reX0RGy2We4BEucqKzAM3DRqhRph4IcSuR6m2_g_ZKufUTmSaRYlKfopyjGKu4FAUKGWgBC/s2048/IMG_1860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIq1tD2ZP4QQV2DZUeYCAy9Ceo1XbwMPf1U0yr8HEWtLgGi6DnSpoS_29abE5HkPKXRxK4reX0RGy2We4BEucqKzAM3DRqhRph4IcSuR6m2_g_ZKufUTmSaRYlKfopyjGKu4FAUKGWgBC/s320/IMG_1860.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Having been home since March 17th, like the rest of the world, I have come to truly appreciate my relationships. I don't think I realized how much I valued face-to-face contact before all this. I get to see one of my best friends on Saturday, and while it won't be "normal" it will be wonderful to have coffee and chat in person. </p><p>When I was putting my coffee loving friend together, I remembered that I had some corrugated paper. I paper-pieced it for the cups to add some texture. This is one of those cards that are meant to be sent for sure. Time to reach out to those we love.</p><p>No matter what your beverage of choice is, I hope you can spend time with your favorite people soon!</p><p>Supplies:</p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/" target="_blank">Miss You A Latte - MFT (Retired)</a><br /></p><p>Mellow Paper Pad by Basic Grey (no longer making paper)</p><p><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/paper/" target="_blank">Summer Sunrise & Dark Chocolate Paper by PaperTrey Ink</a><br /></p><p>Copic Sketch Markers</p><p>Challenges:</p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/wsc516" target="_blank">MFTWSC516</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-45972306173751152602020-11-18T19:37:00.000-05:002020-11-18T19:37:30.095-05:00Gnome Peeking!<p> It's that time of year! The UPS man may as well make me a part of his daily route! It's that shopping and wrapping time of year! Were you a "peeker"? I never was. Scratch that. I was....once. In elementary school, I had a few close friends that would tell me about their after-dark escapades of skillfully opening the wrapping paper and finding out what all the gifts were under the tree. Not to be left out, I felt like I had to peek to be cool. I knew where all the presents were hid. Duh.....Mom & Dad's closet. One afternoon when everyone was otherwise occupied, I snuck a peek. I then proceeded to ask for EVERYTHING I saw. My parents thought they were the best gift givers ever! I got everything I "asked" for. But let me tell you....that was the most anticlimactic Christmas morning ever! From that moment forward I never peeked. And furthermore, I get upset if someone spoils a surprise that was meant for me. I like the mystery. To my knowledge, my kiddos have never peeked. I have one I am suspicious of, but no proof. 😂</p><p>This week I am participating in the <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/40423-2/" target="_blank">TCP Tuesday Challenge</a> over at The Cat's Pajamas. The challenge was a tag, even if it is attached to a card. I love these gnomes so much! They just look like they could be the ones caught peeking for sure!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_37hPJNtlNq-nbJHLK1qmmZ8T0JFtqjYnZLORd0pSs5J4L1D5CZObi-JjA9_4dJozCOss72FBWF9h3IvDXZF3caYiz2vFo7fDzy-zz23hN8zV6D9CC3UVj9pzTJCY5f6uoa78HWYGZCxb/s2048/IMG_1854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_37hPJNtlNq-nbJHLK1qmmZ8T0JFtqjYnZLORd0pSs5J4L1D5CZObi-JjA9_4dJozCOss72FBWF9h3IvDXZF3caYiz2vFo7fDzy-zz23hN8zV6D9CC3UVj9pzTJCY5f6uoa78HWYGZCxb/s320/IMG_1854.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I mean look at this one with his hands in his pockets! Totally trying to look innocent. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9VyX62W1OmZtpriB3snMTjThSDLDEmj5TqMUbrlaYQz0V9sutQ2u3PCyI3oiC0f4HHdUOe8007w8Ti7kjlKBd0dpRYWIBa40yE2NM-k2J6DtfNOOpuG55IEohjKMiPVQSPFXQ6NPgTrC/s2048/IMG_1856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9VyX62W1OmZtpriB3snMTjThSDLDEmj5TqMUbrlaYQz0V9sutQ2u3PCyI3oiC0f4HHdUOe8007w8Ti7kjlKBd0dpRYWIBa40yE2NM-k2J6DtfNOOpuG55IEohjKMiPVQSPFXQ6NPgTrC/s320/IMG_1856.jpg" /></a></div>And no tag is complete without a ribbon to attach it with...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdh8oXDKCMmYgPmELKi_SLcLiTMX2_DB2KvALrEP0hCSd16988Z42s9P0xm0xLPo4j5FGG_rMO50IDF-YxT99fkxQBN1v6EFIeRi-RBB58A-jq8uEXwMcuD9Sz9lohg_Qh6-Ps9eFKrMz7/s2048/IMG_1855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdh8oXDKCMmYgPmELKi_SLcLiTMX2_DB2KvALrEP0hCSd16988Z42s9P0xm0xLPo4j5FGG_rMO50IDF-YxT99fkxQBN1v6EFIeRi-RBB58A-jq8uEXwMcuD9Sz9lohg_Qh6-Ps9eFKrMz7/s320/IMG_1855.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>To create this card, I used my Copic Markers and fussy cut the images. </div><div>Supplies I used:</div><div><a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/product/gnome-peeking/" target="_blank">Gnome Peeking Stamp Set from TCP</a></div><div><a href="http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/" target="_blank">Wonder paper pad from Authentique</a></div><div><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">Pure Poppy Paper from PaperTrey Ink</a></div><div><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/search?type=product&q=gift+tag+die" target="_blank">Gift Tag Die from SPD (retired)</a></div><div><a href="https://mftstamps.com/collections/die-namics" target="_blank">Die-Namics Well Worn Greetings from MFT (retired)</a></div><div><a href="https://www.everythingartandcraft.com/search?q=xcut" target="_blank">Flower Nesting Dies from XCut with DoCrafts</a></div><div><a href="https://www.want2scrap.com/enamel-dots-8mm-stone-size-red/" target="_blank">Enamel Dots - Red from Want2Scrap</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges Entered:</div><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches #462</a></div><div><a href="https://yournextstamp.com/blog/category/challenge/" target="_blank">YNS Challenge #152-Trios</a></div><div><a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/40423-2/" target="_blank">TCP Tuesday Challenge #374</a><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-15704251149142515612020-11-11T20:12:00.000-05:002020-11-11T20:12:42.224-05:00Believe In The Magic<p>I can't think of a more fitting sentiment for 2020! I have friends that put their Christmas trees up on November 1st. I happen to have watched more than one Hallmark Christmas Movie already. All I can say is, any little bit of warm fuzzy that I can get this year, I am going to take!</p><p>I've had my little reindeer friend from <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=405&search=believe+in+the+magic" target="_blank">Your Next Stamp</a> for a bit. He's just so cute! I can see how eager with anticipation for his Christmas Eve flight he is. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj6OMAJU6wuvoYX_btbTbFzOWU71PdV45vlxDPYav8R6fJ866Anwrg0CKD2nKNZCWDsUALDQD6f1o1KuPuqX4-xQ8skvh2R5z0p2jfRQXZw4qSbmT03u81S6DMBIGKgb1lP8PzKAeQ_IS/s2048/IMG_1832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFj6OMAJU6wuvoYX_btbTbFzOWU71PdV45vlxDPYav8R6fJ866Anwrg0CKD2nKNZCWDsUALDQD6f1o1KuPuqX4-xQ8skvh2R5z0p2jfRQXZw4qSbmT03u81S6DMBIGKgb1lP8PzKAeQ_IS/s320/IMG_1832.jpg" /></a></div><p>I thought a hint of snow worked well with him, since he and his friends live in the North. I love to enter the <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches</a> challenges. It's all about CAS and that is the way I prefer to make my cards. Clean and simple.</p><p>Here's what I used to create this little guy's card:</p><p><a href="http://yournextstamp.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=405&search=believe+in+the+magic" target="_blank">Believe In The Magic from Your Next Stamp</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/products/christmas-cheer-paper-pad?_pos=2&_sid=e04d5c91a&_ss=r" target="_blank">Christmas Cheer Paper Pad from MFT</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.everythingartandcraft.com/our-brands/xcut" target="_blank">Flower Nesting Dies from Cut</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/products/fox-friends-card-kit?_pos=1&_sid=91ef19418&_ss=r" target="_blank">Card Stock from MFT</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">Hawaiian Shores & Aqua Mist Cardstock from Papertrey Ink</a><br /></p><p>Challenges Entered:</p><p><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches - #461</a><br /></p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-8596998134380349862020-11-11T19:51:00.001-05:002020-11-11T19:51:34.401-05:00I Love Happy Mail!<p> I don't know about you, but no matter how old I am, getting a card or present in the mail is the BEST! I live away from most of my family, so at Christmas, Happy Mail means a box full of wrapped gifts to put under the tree!</p><p>My little penguin friend from <a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/products/happy-mail?_pos=1&_sid=ce20e4f9d&_ss=r" target="_blank">SugarPea Designs</a> is one of my favorites! He is too cute and he represents so much happiness. 💗 I modified him a little and used some present stamps from <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2167&search=holiday+twinkle" target="_blank">Your Next Stamp</a> for his mail bag. And with the Meant To Be Sent Challenge, it means that someone will be getting happy mail from me!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00-sCtLJTmZAPEe-2G7oD74BPyLDIqh-FA9WzbcV3VZoqX02aIKw5PM80PyM56brOXHfaENwnNd3ikQIXxvmc8VORdrAyHTZP_tcyxxqzJTd3pIg_3pN8EQkt7aQp5XlGLf4Uq6U8zMCd/s2048/IMG_1830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00-sCtLJTmZAPEe-2G7oD74BPyLDIqh-FA9WzbcV3VZoqX02aIKw5PM80PyM56brOXHfaENwnNd3ikQIXxvmc8VORdrAyHTZP_tcyxxqzJTd3pIg_3pN8EQkt7aQp5XlGLf4Uq6U8zMCd/w244-h323/IMG_1830.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><br /><p>So, here's what I used to create this cutie:</p><p><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/products/happy-mail?_pos=1&_sid=ce20e4f9d&_ss=r" target="_blank">Happy Mail Stamp Set from SugarPea Designs</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://yournextstamp.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2167&search=holiday+twinkle" target="_blank">Holiday Twinkle Stamp Set from Your Next Stamp</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://bestcreation.us/shop/" target="_blank">Merry Christmas Paper Pad from Best Creations Inc. (retired)</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.want2scrap.com/enamel-dots-8mm-stone-size-red/" target="_blank">Enamel Dots 8mm Red from Want2Scrap</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/circle-stackables?_pos=1&_sid=cb6e72cc3&_ss=r" target="_blank">Circle Stackables from Lawn Fawn Lawn Cuts</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/search?type=product&q=gift+tag+die" target="_blank">Gift Tag Die from SugarPea Designs (retired)</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">Pinefeather Card Stock from Papertrey Ink</a><br /></p><p>Challenges Entered:</p><p><a href="https://sugarpeablog.com/november-meant-to-be-sent/" target="_blank">November Meant to Be Sent at SPD</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Stella%20Says%20Sketch" target="_blank">Stella Says Stamp Challenge - #818 </a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-10667438333851183232020-10-28T11:08:00.004-04:002020-10-28T21:55:52.723-04:00Cat Lover's Blog Hop 2020!<p> I may have been living under a rock! I didn't know there was a cat lover's blog hop! But now I do, so let the fun commence!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CQyNqqZiOfYd1vAyigZX8O_589FImSxlnGnw9nJKG2jWHXl7UfhDAOSjVOGYG68QWClWcBna3C2f6iyoi9QhNlMMNXsVRuk2fuoBMCfP2tGtsb554RtcPcVQf_gtIfhK9xLJd08G1Rjc/s250/2020+Cat+Lovers+Hop+Blog+Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CQyNqqZiOfYd1vAyigZX8O_589FImSxlnGnw9nJKG2jWHXl7UfhDAOSjVOGYG68QWClWcBna3C2f6iyoi9QhNlMMNXsVRuk2fuoBMCfP2tGtsb554RtcPcVQf_gtIfhK9xLJd08G1Rjc/s0/2020+Cat+Lovers+Hop+Blog+Badge.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>My daughter and I were just saying that we don't FEEL like we have a house full of fur babies, until someone asks about our pets. We have 2 dogs, 4 cats and a ferret! And we love each of them! I do find that it's hard to get good pics of the kitties. They don't like to pose! BUT, I have to gush about our newest discovery. Cat In A Bag! Our kitties cannot stand being put into carriers! It's stressful for all involved. So, out of desperation, I tried this bag that I had seen online a few times. Best. Thing. Ever! Look how calm Sophie, my daughter's kitty, is on the way to the vet! (the vet loved it too!!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5w5umqj7CFTVyLmk3fkgUErFS4gckWl2RH1ryrk5-g2-QaoTJ5TFJfJu511aYmlPp37SJbP3gmY7_FsbfXUtq7un6q1FXuIyGyx5DJvSHwhCf2KFGZysPK1ZPmaaSgS0FMkYLiqY_67PS/s2048/62371085005__6836B30B-C564-4193-9C33-592C84DA9B61.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5w5umqj7CFTVyLmk3fkgUErFS4gckWl2RH1ryrk5-g2-QaoTJ5TFJfJu511aYmlPp37SJbP3gmY7_FsbfXUtq7un6q1FXuIyGyx5DJvSHwhCf2KFGZysPK1ZPmaaSgS0FMkYLiqY_67PS/s320/62371085005__6836B30B-C564-4193-9C33-592C84DA9B61.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoYq09YZ9rsaG3nWwMcuZT1bvBeCuoKBVhN-Ts5SR3xL4eqtoI4icZeB3e_peUReFyYARCXe6FcpVx5EN5FrgTr86fJ9_nZd0l1o3-5LYP-wcvVIfqU0ILcuwsn6T47CGEYgXJp9FnjYk/s1200/IMG_1554.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="639" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoYq09YZ9rsaG3nWwMcuZT1bvBeCuoKBVhN-Ts5SR3xL4eqtoI4icZeB3e_peUReFyYARCXe6FcpVx5EN5FrgTr86fJ9_nZd0l1o3-5LYP-wcvVIfqU0ILcuwsn6T47CGEYgXJp9FnjYk/s320/IMG_1554.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>For today's card, kitties were the inspiration of course. And I always look for an excuse to use my stamps from <a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/" target="_blank">SugarPea Designs</a>. A scene like this always takes me out of my comfort zone a bit, because there are so many little elements to think of, and I don't want to choose my colors poorly. Thank goodness Copic Markers are forgiving! 😉 But, I am actually quite tickled with the finished product!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yQFvKOae58-hwSAsF2SuGFYvzPFZaIajhCO91PEIdmpRjoNOQkIBo0-jbUuJx9-3pOvDhnclrk_KNjG4r1PBEZo-57wtDV7Er3KSYTi_KlMD-Mp3pHI8CrggXZAL2RgmHllQtNgvyfvX/s2048/IMG_1751.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yQFvKOae58-hwSAsF2SuGFYvzPFZaIajhCO91PEIdmpRjoNOQkIBo0-jbUuJx9-3pOvDhnclrk_KNjG4r1PBEZo-57wtDV7Er3KSYTi_KlMD-Mp3pHI8CrggXZAL2RgmHllQtNgvyfvX/s320/IMG_1751.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I am participating in a few challenges this week:<div><a href="https://herpeacefulgarden.blogspot.com/2020/10/day-1-2020-cat-lovers-hop.html" target="_blank">Cat Lovers Blog Hop 2020</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2020/10/31-days-of-halloween-day-15-bat-tallion.html" target="_blank">Lost Coast Designs - Challenge #109 Furry Friends</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches: Challenge #459</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Supplies Used:</div><div><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/products/whats-mew?_pos=1&_sid=18eb0892c&_ss=r" target="_blank">SugarPea Designs: What's Mew Stamp Set</a></div><div><a href="https://www.americancrafts.com/product-category/american-crafts/" target="_blank">BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad: Enchanted Garden (retired)</a></div><div><a href="https://mftstamps.com/" target="_blank">MFT Die-Namics: Flower Medley (retired)</a></div><div>Copic Sketch Markers<br /><p><br /></p></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-72171530484089937252020-10-19T14:40:00.002-04:002020-10-19T14:40:51.214-04:00Hurry Up Santa!<p> As far as I'm concerned, it is not too early for some Christmas Spirit! Hurry up, Santa! I can't wait for jingle bells and twinkling lights!</p><p>Today I followed along with the sketch challenge from <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches</a>.</p><p>If I have learned nothing about myself while creating cards, it's that I am very much a CAS person! I don't do lots of bling. I like the stamps and coloring to take center stage. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUHEwfA8XPTHKHfwS-jKIl54N_aakZ_mFOWN51M07U9alGPlQ_PqeQEm_wfIr6CF4D5bcl6goQykvVFvAuqs_L23wVZFxrx-ExoMZ6W9Ox7Udo16tkrz5tAihk05nwK1th_lZDdwUL2PQ/s2048/IMG_1732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUHEwfA8XPTHKHfwS-jKIl54N_aakZ_mFOWN51M07U9alGPlQ_PqeQEm_wfIr6CF4D5bcl6goQykvVFvAuqs_L23wVZFxrx-ExoMZ6W9Ox7Udo16tkrz5tAihk05nwK1th_lZDdwUL2PQ/s320/IMG_1732.jpg" /></a></div>I am utterly in love with Bun Bun from <a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/" target="_blank">The Cat's Pajamas</a>. He makes me happy every time I see him!<div>Hope you enjoy! And, if 2020's got you down, just remember....the holidays will be here in a blink!!!</div><div>(OH! And if you saw my last post about the drama of not finding my Scor-Buddy, I found it! My 13 year old daughter had a bag of things for Good Will. It was in there because "she never used it and didn't even know what it was"!!!!! Good thing I looked in the bag!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenge:</div><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches, Sketch 457</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Supplies:</div><div><a href="https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/product/santa-is-coming/" target="_blank">The Cat's Pajamas: Santa Is Coming Set</a><br /></div><div>The exhaust from the "car" is from: <a href="https://mftstamps.com/collections/new/products/fox-and-friends" target="_blank">MFT Stamps: Fox & Friends Stamp Set</a></div><div><a href="https://mftstamps.com/collections/patterned-paper/products/christmas-cheer-paper-pad" target="_blank">MFT Paper Pad: Christmas Cheer</a><br /></div><div><a href="https://mftstamps.com/collections/card-stock-specialty-paper" target="_blank">MFT Card Stock</a><br /></div><div><p><br /></p></div>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-83488467201522435652020-10-12T14:28:00.003-04:002020-10-12T14:28:55.669-04:00There's No Place Like Gnome<p> Saturday, 10/10/20 was World Mental Health Day. It really got me thinking that of all years, of all times, this is the time to be aware of our own mental health. Self care is important! I am a busy mom of 3 teenagers, even during a pandemic. If I don't make sure that I am doing "ok" then how will I be a good parent and wife? SO, today, I turned the TV OFF. I colored. I let my mind get completely absorbed in the task of coloring with my comics and enjoying it. I am so glad I did! I needed that!</p><p>I fall in love with my <a href="https://copic.jp/en/" target="_blank">Copic Markers</a> a little more each time I use them. I have started getting brave. I am the type that will be given a technique or combination to acquire a certain color, and I will stick with it forever. I have started to branch out and really learn what amazing things these markers are. Making the fall leaves on this cute little gnome house, I started with orange, but really wanted to make them look "real". Real leaves don't just turn orange. They have bits of red as they turn. I gave my own combination of markers a shot, and it turned out so well! Sometimes you just have to step out of that comfort zone and learn what you are capable of.</p><p>I recently came back to card making after a long hiatus. Can I tell you....I lost my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scor-Pal-19cm-Scor-Buddy-Scoring-Board/dp/B00R642N8K/ref=asc_df_B00R642N8K/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167145785190&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12768107440306131683&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011810&hvtargid=pla-306692500233&psc=1" target="_blank">Scor--Pal</a>! As I tell my kids, it's not like it grew legs and walked away....but it must have!! So, I am not happy with my card. The crease is not neat and tidy. I love a good CAS card. Must find my favorite crafting companion!</p><p>I love gnomes. My home is decorated with seasonal gnomes. Not to an obsession level, but a cute level. I think my teenagers disagree, but I don't care. They make me happy. Happiness is important!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZAGxis7IYCJZJ4f1fsEjJHfbttYId435K3cdNnW2Or5OQpWorwiahMPDbPaX_bmSsE9cRM98umEUPGs1Adbe9KP9Xwid3CQGEoPXG74AuowMMedVnXVT_uA9-g1E_8N1fwWjq5Z37ACQX/s2048/No+Place+Like+Gnome+Fall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1601" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZAGxis7IYCJZJ4f1fsEjJHfbttYId435K3cdNnW2Or5OQpWorwiahMPDbPaX_bmSsE9cRM98umEUPGs1Adbe9KP9Xwid3CQGEoPXG74AuowMMedVnXVT_uA9-g1E_8N1fwWjq5Z37ACQX/s320/No+Place+Like+Gnome+Fall.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I was tickled to come across the <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2225&search=gnome" target="_blank">YNS: Gnome Sweet Gnome</a> set. I love my gnomes, but they need cute homes too! I used the sentiment from my <a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/products/gnome-sweet-gnome?_pos=1&_sid=2d9d0da73&_ss=r" target="_blank">SPD: Gnome Sweet Gnome</a> set. It fit in the space I had better. </p><p>Challenges Entered:</p><p><a href="https://yournextstamp.com/blog/category/challenge/" target="_blank">YNS: Challenge #149-Give Thanks</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2020/10/freshly-made-sketches-456-sketch-by-jen.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches - #456</a><br /></p><p>Supplies Used: </p><p><a href="http://yournextstamp.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2225&search=gnome" target="_blank">YNS: Gnome Sweet Gnome Set</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://sugarpeadesigns.com/products/gnome-sweet-gnome?_pos=1&_sid=2d9d0da73&_ss=r" target="_blank">SPD: Gnome Sweet Gnome Set</a><br /></p><p>Paper pads from Creative Imaginations</p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-3097945931605611832020-10-12T14:08:00.003-04:002020-10-12T14:08:51.839-04:00Friends For The Long Haul<p> I love fall! It is by far my most favorite season. (I think my love for the season started because my birthday happens to be the first day of fall.) I grew up in Maine, and while I am now a long time southern girl, I still yearn for the things that make fall wonderful. The air gets a bit crisp, there are apples to pick, pumpkins to carve, and many things to bake. There is a smell in the air as the leaves start to turn. </p><p>I think that's why I chose to use the Loads of Love set from Stampin' Up. I have noticed that vintage trucks are now a trend in holiday decor. Since I grew up around vintage cars (no....not that old. My Dad restored them) I wonder if that makes me a trendsetter. 😂</p><p>I love the challenges from <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2020/10/freshly-made-sketches-456-sketch-by-jen.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches</a>. I am a CAS type card maker, so I am always happy to use them as an inspiration. I adore my <a href="https://copic.jp/pdf/copic-catalog-en.pdf?20191025" target="_blank">Copic Markers</a>, and am learning more and more as I use them!</p><p>If you happen to be lucky enough to live up North, go enjoy this weather! Enjoy the season! 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And honestly, I could list a bunch of excuses, but the reality is that I stopped prioritizing what I love to do. <p></p><p>I recently went through all of my markers and stamps, and it was like visiting old friends. 💕</p><p>Full transparency, I. am. rusty. So....I thought I would start CAS. I was thrilled just to be able to color this cutie and find a layout that I was happy with. And, I am going to be sending this card! If I have learned nothing else this year, I learned how precious relationships are. And, good old fashioned cards in the mail can put a smile on someone's face! </p><p>Challenges:</p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/wsc509" target="_blank">MFT Stamps Wednesday Sketch Challenge - Sketch 509</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://yournextstamp.com/blog/category/challenge/" target="_blank">YNS Challenge #149</a><br /></p><p>Supplies:</p><p> <a href="https://mftstamps.com/" target="_blank">MFT Sweetest Pumpkin In The Patch (Retired)</a></p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/collections/die-namics" target="_blank">MFT Die-Namics Well Worn Greetings (Retired)</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/products/large-stitched-rectangle-stackables?_pos=3&_sid=5dd9fe4f7&_ss=r" target="_blank">Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-63625122968224033372015-09-24T15:41:00.004-04:002015-09-24T15:41:48.030-04:00Ava's TurnI didn't think it through that Ava would need her own post in order to enter challenges. Here is Ava's card!<br />
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She entered the <a href="http://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/tcp-tuesday-tcptues299-anything-goes-challenge/" target="_blank">TCPTues299 Challenge</a>And The <a href="http://www.sweetsundaysketch.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Sunday Sketch 287</a><br />
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For details on supplies used, (and all of my witty banter), please refer to the <br />
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Thank you for taking a peek at Ava's card! I know she loves to see your comments!<br />
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Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-30703302293872985522015-09-24T15:31:00.000-04:002015-09-24T15:31:34.456-04:00Be Brave And Color OnHello Again!<br />
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I took the summer off to spend quality time with my family, and then get everyone, (including myself!), back on track this fall.<br />
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I finally sat down with my daughter this week to do some coloring. Oh my. There are a few cobwebs still lingering over in the creative corner of my brain! Coloring wasn't really the problem. Coming up with a card.....that was a bit of a hurdle.<br />
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Last May, Ava (8 yrs old) entered a card challenge at <a href="http://www.thecatspajamasrs.com/" target="_blank">The Cat's Pajamas.</a> She won the challenge! Here she is with the stamp set she purchased with her gift certificate!<br />
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She and I decided to enter a challenge at TCP using her new set! We entered the <a href="http://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/tcp-tuesday-tcptues299-anything-goes-challenge/" target="_blank">TCPTues299 Challenge.</a> <br />
I truly feel that she was the creative one this time. I like her card better than mine! We chose to use the layout, and enter the <a href="http://www.sweetsundaysketch.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Sunday Sketch #287</a>.<br />
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You be the judge! I won't be offended if you choose Ava's. Heck, I did! :)<br />
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Here is Ava's Card:<br />
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She did this all by herself! I did help with the fussy cutting, but that's it! She chose the paper, she colored, she chose the shapes, EVERYTHING! I love it! <br />
Ava used:<br />
Be Brave Stamp Set by <a href="http://www.thecatspajamasrs.com/" target="_blank">The Cat's Pajamas</a><br />
A paper pad called "Blue Hill" that we were given, and I no longer has the outer package, so I don't know who made it!<br />
Circle Stackables Dies by <a href="http://www.lawnfawn.com/" target="_blank">Lawn Fawn</a><br />
Die-Namics Grassy Edges by <a href="http://www.mftstamps.com/" target="_blank">My Favorite Things</a><br />
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Here is mine:<br />
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I went more with a lion "costume" for my bear. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself, as this was the first card in months! I need to get back on track! I do so love my craft time!<br />
I used:<br />
Be Brave Stamp Set by <a href="http://www.thecatspajamasrs.com/" target="_blank">TCP</a><br />
Same Blue Hill paper pad that I don't know the company. <br />
Flower Nesting Dies by <a href="http://www.docrafts.com/" target="_blank">Xcut </a><br />
Some jeweled embellies by Michael's<br />
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Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-1876043906372548532015-06-28T20:20:00.002-04:002015-06-28T20:20:59.806-04:00I Made A Card Too! TCPTues293While teaching my daughters to color with Copics, I used the "Peeking" stamp from The Cat's Pajamas RS. If I am going to color a stamp, I should make a card and enter a challenge too, right?<br />
I thought so! <br />
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I had fun teaching my girls, and got a card made to boot! I call that a productive Sunday!<br />
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Challenge: <br />
<a href="http://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/tcp-tuesday-293-inspiration-challenge/" target="_blank">TCPTues293</a><br />
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<a href="http://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/product/peeking/" target="_blank">Peeking Stamp Set by TCP</a><br />
<a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/" target="_blank">Sentiment from Waddles Happy Brrr-thday Set by YNS</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lawnfawn.com/" target="_blank">Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank">Double The Fun 6x6 Paper Bundle by Taylored Expressions</a><br />
<a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/" target="_blank">Your Next Embellie Gumdrops by YNS</a><br />
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Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-61127613986954893062015-06-28T18:15:00.000-04:002015-06-28T18:15:44.534-04:00Coloring Lessons and Challenges on a SundayMy girls, 8 & 11 yrs old, have been begging me to teach them to color with my Copics. They have a grandfather with a birthday coming up, so I thought it was a good learning opportunity. Both girls wanted to enter challenges. <br />
They were such good students! I had them pick paper and stamps that they liked. They listened, and were very gentle with my Copics. I am so so so proud of their finished cards! They did them ALL by themselves! The only thing I did for my 8 yr old was fussy cut!<br />
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My 8 yr old, Ava, entered the <a href="http://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/tcp-tuesday-293-inspiration-challenge/" target="_blank">TCPTues293 Color Inspiration Challenge.</a><br />
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She created the layout all on her own. She decided every single detail. I was so proud of her!<br />
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My 11 yr old, Anika, entered the <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/blog/category/challenge/" target="_blank">YNS Sketch and Color Challenge #17.</a><br />
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How could I not be proud of my girl? It's hard to see, but she paper pieced the stars on the banner. She wanted to try all the techniques she had seen me use before. I let her pick the colors and the papers. She fussy cut all by herself. She is so happy with this card!<br />
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I am tickled that my girls want to color with me. Now, I hope that they want to pick up the mess with me too! ;)<br />
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Supplies used by Ava:<br />
<a href="http://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/product/peeking/" target="_blank">Peeking Stamp Set by TCP</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" target="_blank">Double The Fun 6x6 Paper Pad by Taylored Expressions</a><br />
<a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/" target="_blank">Your Next Stamp Self Adhesive Gumdrops</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lawnfawn.com/" target="_blank">Circle Stackables Die Set by Lawn Fawn</a><br />
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<a href="http://yournextstamp.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=921&search=Waddles" target="_blank">Waddles Happy Brrr-thday Stamp Set by YNS</a><br />
<a href="http://www.echoparkpaperco.com/" target="_blank">Everyday Eclectic 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park Paper</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sugarpeadesigns.com/" target="_blank">SPD Gift Tag Die Set</a><br />
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Dinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239800526884303601noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047524193938405720.post-66681653498597774732015-06-25T20:47:00.000-04:002015-06-25T20:47:02.843-04:00YNS Sketch Challenge #16 & SPD Creative Color Challenge #2Did you ever have one of those times when you knew you really didn't have time to sit and make a card......but then you saw it......that sketch challenge that you had the PERFECT stamp set for? Yup. That happened to me. I am in the midst of reorganizing my kitchen, top to bottom, (go ahead, say it, I'm crazy for taking on big projects while the kids are home on break.) Oh yeah, did I mention that the kids are home on summer break? Goodbye normal routine! Anyhoo, I was browsing the <a href="http://yournextstamp.com/blog/category/challenge/" target="_blank">YNS</a> blog, and BOOM! POW! WHAM! It hit me like a Super Punch! The sketch challenge #16, PLUS the My Hero stamp set from <a href="http://www.sugarpeadesigns.com/" target="_blank">SugarPea Designs</a> would go together like Batman and Robin!<br />
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I LOVED the idea of helping our hero keep his secret identity hidden. I think I've seen a play on this layout before, and it really stuck with me. <br />
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My Dad's birthday is in a few weeks, and I can't wait to see what he thinks of this card! I hope he thinks it's SUPER!</div>
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<a href="http://yournextstamp.com/blog/category/challenge/" target="_blank">YNS Sketch Challenge #16</a></div>
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<a href="http://sugarpeadesigns.com/blog/2015/06/22/creative-color-challenge-2/" target="_blank">SugarPea Designs CCC2</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sugarpeadesigns.com/" target="_blank">My Hero Stamp Set by SugarPea Designs</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.authentiquepaper.com/" target="_blank">Pride 6x6 Bundle by Authentique</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/" target="_blank">Blueberry Sky Cardstock by Papertrey Ink</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.yournextstamp.com/" target="_blank">YNS Gumdrops</a> (btw...LOVE LOVE LOVE! My new favorite embellie!)</div>
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<a href="http://www.lawnfawn.com/" target="_blank">Circle Stackables Die Set by Lawn Fawn</a></div>
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