The challenge at CCEE1143 this week is to create a funny get well card - and the challenge was again given by my sweet friend, Shirley.
I used a Happy Hoppers stamp called "You Snooze, You Lose," but I adapted it to my get well message. Aren't the Happy Hoppers adorable - I love them as much as I do the House Mouse images - oh, and the Gruffies!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: You Snooze, You Lose Happy Hopper
Paper: Echo Park Dots and Stripes DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Big Bunny: C3, 1, 00, E0000 and R30; Little Bunny in Cone: E55, 53, 51, 0000 and R30; Cones: E35, 33, 31, 0000; Ice Cream: YR82 and 01
Accessories: Brown ribbon from a Really Reasonable Ribbon kit; SU pop dots and computer generated sentiment
It's really nice out today - currently 56 degrees and the trees are gorgeous! However, the leaves are all on their way down to meet the rakes that have been flying - trying to keep up with them. As our house is only 6 years old, we don't have any big trees - except the White Pines we planted along side the house. I have a Red Bud tree in the front yard - so, the only leaves we get - blow in from elsewhere.
Take care and later gator!
This is another of my favorite images from Mo's DP2 shop. It was one of the first digis I ever purchased - just because she is so exquisite. She is called Sending Peace Angel - and she has doves with olive branches and ribbons for peace. The challenge at Mo's DP2 this week is to make a card celebrating anything or any holiday. I chose to do another Christmas card with this beautiful image.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Sending Peace Angel digi - Mo's DP2 shop
Paper: Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Skin: E21, 00, 000 and R21, 30; Dress: B01, 00, 000, 0000; Doves: C1, 00; Olive branch and ribbons: BG96; Wings: B00, 000, 0000; Hair: E55, 53, 51 and 50
Accessories: Nesties Fleur de Lis square; Glamour Dust glitter on her wings; Pale Blue ribbon - stash; SU Top Note die inside card
I think I will color up another one of these images, but do her in very pale green shades. The last few days, all I've been doing is coloring Christmas images - and just need to make up cards for them.
Well, that's it for today - I need to go to Mo's and upload the link, so thanks for stopping by. Later Gator!
The challenge over at There's Magic in the Air this week is to use pink and black - which is always a beautiful combination and can be quite elegant.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Softly Aloft digi - Paper Cupcakes
Paper: Memory Box Gossamer DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Flowers: R85; 83 and 81 and for the stems, an SU marker, Pear Pizzazz - since it has such a fine tip; (there was also a pretty butterfly on this image - but I messed it up - so I had to cover it up - with a Sizzlets Beautiful Wings die)
Accessories: Basic Grey Opaline half pearls; Sizzlets Beautiful Wings die
Isn't this image pretty? I got it over at Paper Cupcakes and this week only - it's on sale for only $1.00!!
Well - going to go and upload this over at There's Magic in the Air. Thanks for dropping by and later gator!
The challenge at Kenny K's this week is to use dots. I love the colors on the image - some of my favs! Kenny K's images are always fun to color and create and don't you love the big feet on his images - they always make me smile!!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Troublemaker digi - Kenny K's Downloads
Paper: Echo Park Dots and Stripes DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Shoes: R85, 83 and 81; Pants: BG78, 75 and 72; Jacket: BG32, 11, 000, 0000; Ice cream: YR82 and R43; Hair: Prismacolor Pencils: Skin: E21, 00, 000, R21 and R30; Eyes: BG72
Accessories: Nesties label dies; Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die
Thanks for stopping by - later gator!
The challenge this week at OSAAT is to have some form of embossing on your card. I used 2 different EFs - one is stripes and one is dots.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Pot of Geraniums - Delicious Doodles for Stitchy Bear
Paper: SU DP and CS; Gina K Luxury 120
Ink: Copics: Geraniums: R85, 83, 81 and G24, 21, 000; Pot: B01, 00, 000; Table: E35, 33, 31 and E40 tablecloth
Accessories: Stripes EF and Dots EF; SU pop dots
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Later gator!
Woo hoo - I got to be a guest designer on the Squgglefly blog this week for challenge 121 - saying "thanks." First time - ever - I was so excited! Heather and Holly were wonderful and helpful - thank you, ladies!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Thank You Tree - Michelle Bertuzzi for Squigglefly
Paper: Prima Botanicals DP; Bo Bunny Garden Girl DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: sponged SU colors More Mustard; Cherry Cobbler; Soft Suede
Accessories: Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die; Tim Holtz Tree Bark EF (pieced on tree trunk of image); Orange ribbon from September Really Reasonable kit; SU pop dots
Heading over now to comment on the other ladies' cards - as they are all gorgeous!
Thanks for stopping by and later gator!
This card is for Mo's challenge 105 - to use one of your favorite images and a sentiment. I didn't have any "kitty" sentiments, so I found part of a poem on the internet - author unknown - so, I used the first stanza of the poem.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Marie - digi Mo's DP2 shop
Paper: Prima Annalee DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Dress: RV04, 02, 00, 000, 000; Skin: E21, 00, 000, R21, R30; Kitty: C2, 00; Shoes: C4, 2, 0; Hair: Prismas; Tim Holtz Tea Dye for distressing
Accessories: Nesties label die; Make It Crafty Swirly Corner; Wild Orchid flowers
Thanks for stopping by - but have to head out to my son's house for a brunch - it's my grandson's 15th birthday - yikes - 15!! Where did all the time go so quickly?!
Later Gator!
My sweet friend, Shirley, is giving the challenge this week at CCEE - and she would like to see Fall cards. If you get a chance drop by the CCEE blog and check out the team's cards - they are all awesome! Also, the link to Shirley's blog - My Pinkie is Inkie in Boxertown - is shown on my right side bar near the bottom - check out her awesome blog.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Always Thankful - SU
Paper: SU DP and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Wheelbarrow: E35, 33, 31, E23, 25 and 27; C9, 7, 5 and 3; Pumpkins: YR16, 14 and 12; Squash: YG95, 93 and 91; Mums: RV06, 04 and 02; Leaves: YG05, 03, 01 and Fallen Leaves: YR23, 20
Accessories: Cheery Lynn die - ferns; Nesties rectangle die; Bronze ribbon - stash
Thanks for stopping by and having a look. Later gator!
I love, love this digi image from Priscilla's store - it came with the Christmas lazy kitty image and a non-holiday lazy kitty image. I had fun with him! I paper pieced the couch and cut kitty out a second time and popped him up after coloring him. This image just makes me smile looking at him - and then I look at my 2 cats and really and truly - Priscilla caught the true nature of my cats!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Lazy Kitty digi - Priscilla's
Paper: Snowman DP - The Paper Studio; Couch DP - SU; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Kitty hat: R39, 37 and 35; Kitty: C7, 5, 3 and 1; Window/Snow: BG000, 0000; Gift: R39, 37, 35 and G05 and 03; Floor: E33; Ornaments: YR23, Y38, R24, BV04, BG72, YG05 and RV06
Accessories: Fleur de Lis square die; SU 2 label punches; Glamour Dust glitter for window/snow
I think this is one of my favorite Christmas cards I've made so far this year - just because of the cute image.
Thanks for taking look and for stopping by. Later gator!
CarrollAnn gave the challenge this week at TSC on SCS - to follow a sketch. I wish I had used a different base color for the card - other than white - maybe a darker color - but hindsight is always perfect.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: O Holy Night - Stampabilities
Paper: SU Christmas DP; SU CS
Ink: SU Island Indigo
Accessories: Nesties scalloped square die; SU brown ribbon
This was a fairly simple sketch to follow and made another Christmas card for my stash - so, I'm not so rushed as the holiday nears.
It started out bright and sunny today - and the high today is only 46 degrees and pretty windy, but, again, the sun disappeared in the afternoon. There is a frost warning tonight - so, all the pumpkins sitting around might just have a crown on them in the morning.
That's it for now - nothing new to share. Thanks for stopping by and later gator!
The challenge at Totally Stampalicious this week is to use the colors: purple, orange and black. I just received the Chester Platypus stamp set from Totally Stampalicious the other day and new Chester would be perfect! This little platypus has the cutest face!
Stamp Recipe:
Stamp: Chester Platypus - Totally Stampalicious
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Matilda DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Fur: YR16, 14 and 12; Bill/Tummy/Bottom Paws: BV02, 00, 0000; Tongue: R24; Mouth: R30
Accessories: Nesties circle die; Really Reasonable ribbon October kit
Thanks for taking a look. Later gator!
Our teapot cards this week are going to Elsie in Aurora, Colorado - for her birthday. Elsie, understandably, has been quite down since she lost her son recently in Iraq. The purpose of our cards is to send her a birthday cheer and not to mention her son. Elsie's best friend says her 2 favorite things are cupcakes and African violets. I put a cupcake topped with a magnolia on the front of the card and inside (although I didn't take a photo), I also put a small colored image of some African violets. I hope all of our cards deliver some needed cheer for Elsie.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Magnolia Cupcake digi - Paper Cupcakes
Paper: Prima Fairy Flora DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Nesties scalloped square die; Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die; SU label dies
Thanks for stopping by. Later Gator!
Challenge120 at Squigglefly this week is to "face your fears." There are only a few things in life that cause me fear - and one is spiders - no matter how small, no matter what color, even a cute little image on my card gave me the creeps the whole time I was hurrying to finish coloring it. I will not, cannot face my fear of spiders - it will live on as long as I do! But, I was quite proud that I could actually even color the little bugger. Doesn't he look cute and harmless - uh huh - it's a plot by the spiders of the world!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Spider digi - Squigglefly
Paper: SU Halloween DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Spider: YG25, 23, 21; Legs: V04; Eyes: R24
Accessories: Nesties scalloped circle die; Really Reasonable Ribbon kit
Thanks for stopping by and listening to my spider ranting!
Later gator!
This week, the challenge at There's Magic in the Air is to use the colors green,orange and black. Also, on Paper Cupcakes, this adorable little pirate ghostie is a freebie.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Pirate Ghost digi - Paper Cupcakes
Paper: SU Halloween DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Barrels: E19, 17, 15, 13; Ghost: G0000; Teeth: YG23; Scarf: R27, 24; Sword T4
Accessories: Nesties Fleur de Lis square die; Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish; Really Reasonable Ribbon kit
Thanks for stopping by and later gator!
This week (challenge #65) over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz is to use Autumnal colors. I used one of Kenny K's free digis he's had at one time or another - and he has he cutest confused look on his face.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Mouse digi - Kenny K's
Paper: Memory Box Nightfall DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Mouse: E55, 53, 51, 50 and R21 and 30; Tie: YR68, 12
Accessories: Nesties Fleur de Lis square die; Really Reasonable Ribbon kit
Okeedokee, that' it - I need to get ready for my card club meeting tonight, get my order drafted up, bag loaded, etc.
Thanks for stopping by and later gator!
The challenge at OSAAT this week is to "shape up." Use a die, make a shaped card, etc. I used one of SB's silhouette digi images to create a card I'm sending to a friend.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Fence scene digi - Toucan Scraps from Stitchy Bear Digis
and sentiment SU
Paper: Prima Botancial DP; SU CS
Ink: SU Baja Breeze
Accessories: Nesties scalloped square die; Nesties fancy label die; SU Top Note die (inside)
It was a fairly nice day today - high of about 55 degrees, but the sun is gone and clouds have moved in - with a prediction of some rain. We could definitely use some rain.
Have another upload to do - so, thanks for stopping by and later gator!
The first card is for the TSC1014 - to make a Fall card and to use some form of metal. I used a blue metal strip from All that Dazzle and embossed it - although it doesn't show, as it is behind the image/sentiment.
The second card is for the Queen for the Day 82 on SCS - Joan Ervin. I CASEd a similar card - image is a bit different, stayed within the same color family as well.
I'll try and get back in this evening and add the recipes, but we are headed out the door right now, so thanks for popping by and later gator!
The challenge at CCEE this week is to use something to do with Columbus Day, i.e., ships, ocean, Indians, etc. I CASEd a card from Michelerey on SCS, changed a few things, but it's in the definite same vein. Thanks Michele for your help - mojo has been out for a few days.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: SU Open Sea
Paper: SU DP and CS
Ink: SU Soft Suede
Accessories: Nesties rectangle dies; Brown/white twine; MFG lighthouse charm
Thanks for taking a look. I hope everyone has an enjoyable week-end. Later gator.
Mo's challenge 104 is to be "inspired by song" -- and my song is from Mary Poppins - Chim Chim Cher-ee - copy the link and place in your browser (I can't get it to work within Blogger - but it's worth the time to watch and listen - big smiles).
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Little Chimney Sweep digi - Mo's DP2 Shop; SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: My Mind's Eye Lost and Found DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Jacket: E37, 35, 33, 30; Pants: E55, 53, 51 (Patches: G21); Boots: E17, 15 and 13; Scarf: G99, 94; Hat: G24,21 and 20; Skin: E21, 00, 000, R21 and 30; Chimney Sweep: E59
Accessories: Nesties Label die; Red/White twine; SU Label punches; Prima flower; SU gem brad and SU Top Note die inside
I hope you can play a bit of that song from the You Tube link I attached above - it is such a fun song.
Thanks for stopping by today and hope you got a smile from the song. If anyone has any suggestions on putting a workable link in Blogger (in case my song doesn't work) while in Blogger, please let me know. Later Gator!
"Anything goes" is the challenge at One Stitch At A Time this week. I found this pretty silhouette mailbox/kitty in Stitchy Stamp's store at Stitchy Bear Stamps.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Kitty/Mailbox Silhouette digi - Stitchy Stamps - Stitchy Bear Digi Stamps
Paper: Prima Botanical DP; SU CS
Accessories: Nesties Fleur de Lis rectangle die; Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die
I've got one more card to sort of plan out tonight - but not complete - as I am just tuckered out right now.
So, hopefully, a bit more chat tomorrow when I upload, but thanks for stopping by. Later gator!
Poor Franklin Bear - he's not feeling well! Franklin Bear is from Totally Stampalicious and I had not inked him up before - so decided to use him for the MMSC125 and TS this week.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Franklin Bear - Totally Stampalicious
Paper: Prima Botanical DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Bear: E44, 42 and 40, E21 and 30; Tie: YR14, 12
Accessories: Cheery Lynn leaf swirl die; Nesties rectangle dies and SU pop dots
Short post - but hope to get back on later. Thanks for stopping by and later gator!
Kenny K's challenge #64 this week is to make a shaped card, so I used a Nesties Fleur de Lis square die for the body of the card. For the image, I used Kenny K's Mrs. Claus, colored her, cut her out and popped her up. Since the actual front of the card isn't overly large and since I used a Christmas print paper, I only added a small sentiment.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Mrs. Claus digi - Kenny K's Downloads; SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Memory Box Yuletide DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Hair E59, 19, 08 and YR14; Dress: R29, 27, 24 and R85, 83 and 81; Boots/Bag: C7, 5 and 3; Garter: R24, G03 and R81; Skin: E21, 00, 000, R21 and R30; Eyes G82
Accessories: Nesties Fleur de Lis Square die; SU pop dots
Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful Autumn weather - the leaves are turning, the temperatures are a bit above average, but still nice.
Thanks for stopping by and later gator!
This week at Squigglefly, challenge 119 is to use stripes. On over to Squigglefly's wonderful shop and picked another cute snowman (can't ever have too many snowmen - right)! The cutie has stripes on his hat and the DP used has patterned stripes.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Snowbird Serenade digi - Squigglefly
Paper: Basic Grey Nordic Holiday DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Scarf: R39, 37 and 35; Hat: R85, 83 and 81; Bird: B01, 00, 000, YR65; Pine tree: G17 and BG75; Limbs: E35 and33
Accessories: Nesties Fleur de Lis rectangle; SU Christmas ribbon; Glamour Dust glitter (unfortunately didn't photo well)
Okay, over to link this card up and I am done for a bit.
Again, thanks for stopping by and later gator!
The challenge at There's Magic in the Air this week is to use scripture. I went and browsed Paper Cupcake's store for just the right image (which they always have) and selected Elegant Pumpkins. I set the verse next to the card - so the object of the challenge is visible, but it will be glued inside the card.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Elegant Pumpkins digi - Paper Cupcakes
Paper: Memory Box Nightfall DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Pumpkins: YR18, 15, 12, 01 and Y28; Dish: BG78, 75, 72 and BG000
Accessories: Scalloped Circle Nesties; Fleur de Lis rectangle Nestie; Cheery Lynn leaves die
Thanks for dropping by and I always so appreciate the time you take to leave your comments.
Later gator!
Our teapot cards this week are going to Ohio, to the husband of one our teapotters (Karen-Redbugdriver). Karen's husband, Chip, has had recent surgery on his foot - for a very long standing problem. Chip is in rehab for 6 weeks. I am also dropping a card to Karen from my stash - as I'm sure she could use a bit of cheer as well.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Reel 'Em In digi - Doodle Pantry; SU net BG stamp
Paper: Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink Copics: YR16, 14, 12 and 68; R29, 27 and 24; YG25, 23, 21; BG 13, 11, 000; C3, 1 and 00; Also used Prismacolor pencils for some shading.
Accessories: Nesties lable die; Copper Brads; Jute
Thanks for dropping by - later gator!
