I was asked to join the wonderful design team for Squigglefly - I was so excited and amazed!! I've played in their challenges each week - which was always so much fun - and now I am on the team. And, the team is comprised of so very much talent - and my sweet friend, Terri (you might know her as Brat Cards on SCS)! I am a bit nervous - so everyone keep their fingers crossed for me!
I did two non-challenge cards with Squigglefly images (which, by the way, you should go and check out)! Seriously, there are images for every taste and skill level - and some just really fun and comical images and sentiments!
Card Recipes:
Top Card:
Stamp: Love Bird, Bird House by Marla Shega for Squigglefly
Paper: Bo Bunny Welcome Home Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Birdhouse: E19, 17, 15, 13, 11; Bird: B95, 93, 91 and YR24; Ivy Leaves: YG07
Accessories: Really Reasonable Ribbon
Card 2:
Stamp: Old Barn by Lynn Stansberry for Squigglefly
Paper: Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue; My Mind's Eye Lost & Found - Union Square DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Roof: W7, 5, 3; Barn: R29, 27, 24, 22; Fence Poles: E55, 53, 51; Wheel: E25, 23, 21; Flowers: R85, 83, YR23; Grasses: YG07, 05, 03, 01 and G16
Accessories: Pop Dots and Green/White Twine
Thanks so much for looking. Hope everyone had a safe and blessed holiday. Later gator!
I WANT TO WISH ALL MY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND VISITORS A BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This is my last card until after Christmas and it is for Mo's DP2 challenge 114 (to use a die or punch). It's also for barbaradwyer82 (Barb Dwyer) on SCS - the new QFTD92!
If you notice the gorgeous blue lace on the card - that came from my sweet friend, Karin, from the Netherlands. It is a beautiful shade of blue, soft and delicate - and I love it!! Thank you, Karin!!
So, I'll be back later with the recipe, but gotta run for now. So, later gator and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
There is no destination for the tea party this week on SCS - just for fun. Mothermark put up a teapot which we could use for inspiration.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Gingerbread Man - E. Dulemba
Paper: Bo Bunny Snowfall Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Gingerbread Man: E17, 15, 13, 11; B95, 93, 91 and R21
Accessories: Nesties Label 20 dies; Glamour Dust glitter; Gold ribbon
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Later gator!
This sweet and adorable image is for the challenge at There's Magic in the Air - titled "anything goes, but use a bird." Well, this darling image is free over at Paper Cupcakes and many of the designers for PC used this in Nina's challenge at There's Magic in the Air. You should check out the team's awesome cards at TMITA - you won't be disappointed. And, my sweet friend, Shirley, is on the team and has a gorgeous card!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Welcome Winter digi by Paper Cupcakes
Paper: Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Bird: E35, 33, 31, 30 and Y26; Scarf/Hat/Boots: R29, 27 and 24; Tree: YG07, 05, 03, 01 and E17; Lamp Post: C9, 7, 5 and 3; Light: Y15, 13; Snow shadow: BG10 and 0000
As always, thanks for stopping by and I love reading your comments! Later gator!!
The Featured Stamper this week on SCS is bonnierose. Bonnie has a wonderful gallery and I hope she enjoys her week of cards from the other stampers.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Verses Stamp - Irish Blessing
Paper: SU DP; SU CS
Ink: SU Early Espresso for sentiment; Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink for edges of CS
Accessories: Nesties Mega Rectangle Deckles die; Queen & Co. Nightfall self-adhesive gems; Really Reasonable Ribbon lace
Thanks for having a look. Later Gator!
These are my last 2 Christmas cards of the year - into the box for next year's stash.
Card Recipes:
Top Card:
Stamp: Flourishes - Rejoice; SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Letters: B93, 91 and Holly: YG05, 03 and Berries: R27
Accessories: Nesties rectangle die; Red Stickles; SU label punches and border punch
Bottom Card:
Stamp: Lily of the Valley - Feathered Friends
Paper: SU Candy Cane DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Skin: E21, 00, 000, R21 and 30; Little Boy - Hat/vest/mitten/boots: YG97, 95, 93, 91; Scarf: E37, 35, 33 and 31; Jacket: E27, 25 and 23; Tree Trunk: E17, 15 and 13; Little Girl: Hat, Coat: R29, 27 and 24: Mittens/Boots: R85, 83 and 81; Socks: YG91: Leaves: YG07, 05 and 03: Seed Balls/Feeder: Y26, 21, E09; Birds: B95, 93 and 9; Snow/Shadow: BG10, 0000
Accessories: Glamour Dust glitter; Nesties Fleur de Lis Square die; Nesties Square die; Red/White Twine; Green/White Twine
Thanks for having a look!
P.S. Today, it is 48 degrees right now and sunny - woo hoo! It is suppose to be in the 20's by the end of the week, but no snow - at least not yet!
Take care and later gator!
This card is for two challenges: Mo's DP2113 - the challenge is to use fabric (I used the gold netting I bought at JoAnn's Fabric Store) and it is also for the QFTD91 on SCS.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Snowman digi - Mo's DP2 Shop and Christmas Lamp Post digi - Mo's DP2 Shop; SU Warm Words
Paper: Bo Bunny Father Christmas Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Lamp Post: C9, 7, 5, 3; Wreath: YG07, 05, 03 and R29, 27, and 24; Hat/Mittens: YG07, 05, 03 and 01; Scarf: R29, 27 and 24; Nose: YR04; Mouth/Tummy Buttons: E13; Snow shadow: BG10, C00 and BG0000
Accessories: Gold Netting from JoAnn's Fabrics; Icicle Stickles
Thanks for taking a look and I always appreciate your comments! Later gator!
This card is for two challenges: CCEE 1150 (to use an ornament) and TSC1216 given by Sylvia this week to have white on white, 3 layers and a minimal amount of color - okay so this isn't really a minimal amount of color, but the glitter and sparkly devil made me do it!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: None
Paper: American Crafts Striped Glitter Gold CS; White SU CS; Smooth Gold CS
Ink: None
Accessories: Memory Box ornament die; Memory Box Frosty Border die
I shouldn't have too many Christmas cards - as, I'm sure you're tired of looking at them, as much as I am tired of making them now!
So, take care and later gator!
Can't you image sledding down a hill at full speed ahead - and just screaming at the top of your lungs "woo-hoooooooo!" And, go back up the hill and do it all over again! Yee haw! I saw this image used on one of the design team members for Paper Cupcakes and had to have the little turtle sledding - she makes me laugh!
The challenge was to use an outdoor or winter scene of some sort.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Shelley-Shell Sledding digi - Paper Cupcakes
Paper: Bo Bunny Blitzen Collection DP and Echo Park Season's Greetings DP (inside); Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Turtle: YG07, 05, 03; YG95, 93, 91 and R20; Eyes: Y17, 0000; Hat: R29, 27, 24 and Shadow: BG10 and 0000
Accessories: Icicle Stickles and Blue/White and Green/White Twine
Thanks for stopping by - later gator!
The challenge at Squigglefly this week is to make a "clean and simple" card. This is "fairly" clean and simple. I added the strip of newsprint DP at the very last minute - I couldn't stand it - it needed something!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Old Fashioned Ice Skates digi by Inger Harding for Squigglefly
Paper: My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Christmas DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Skates: E19, 17, 15, 13; Holly: YG07, 05, 03, R46; Blades: N0; String: G17
Accessories: Red Gel Pen for lettering on tag
It's pretty warm here today - 45 degrees right now - not bad for the middle of December - I'll take it.
Take care and later gator!
Just got home from stamp club - and had a fun time - as always! Did some really fun projects tonight - and I'll post those tomorrow. Tonight, a quick post showing my card for the SCS MMTPT176 challenge.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Vintage Santa - Etsy
Paper: Bo Bunny Father Christmas Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Hat: R29, 27, 24; Holly: YG07, 05, 03 and R46; Bell: B45, 41; Shadow: BG10, 0000; Skin: E21, 00, 000, R21 and 30; Beard Shadow: C00
Accessories: Glamour Dust glitter and Stickles
Thanks for taking a look - later gator!
This card is "use a digi" from OSAAT. Because the image is wonderful, I didn't use much in the way of busy DP or any embellishments. I did add glitter and stickles for the frost effect in the picture. But, I think the wolf stands alone and is image enough without decoration.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Wolf Howling digi by Delicious Doodles for Stitchy Bear Stamps
Paper: Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection DP; SU CS
Ink: None
Accessories: Glamour Dust Glitter and Icicle Stickles
Thanks for taking a peek. Hope every one's Christmas plans are all coming to fruition. Later gator!
Blue hues - is challenge 73 at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz this week. I used one of his digis titled "Mrs. Claus." I added glitter to the fur areas on her outfit for a bit of shine.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Mrs. Claus digi - Kenny K's
Paper: Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Dress: bB7, 95, 93 and 91; Boots: B99, 95 and 95; Fur: B000, 0000; Bells: YR23, YG07 and R46; Toy Satchel: E17, 15 and 13; Hair: E55, 53, 51 and 50; Skin: E21, 00, 000,R21 and 30; Lips R46 and Eyes G24
Accessories: Nesties Labels 20 die; Glamour Dust Glitter; White/Silver ribbon
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Later gator!
This card is for Mo's DP2 challenge112 - to use a tag or banner. My grandson plays basketball for his high school and I thought I'd make a little card for him.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Slam Dunk digi - Mo's DP2 Shop
Paper: Pink Paislee Bayberry DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Skin: E21, 00, 000; Hair: E23, 21 and YR21; Uniform: B97, 95, 93, 91 and 00; Ball: E99, 97, 95 and 93; Shadow: C00, 1
Accessories: Pop Dots
Thanks for taking a look - later gator!
This card is for the Queen for the Day 90 challenge on SCS. The newly named queen is Nancy Litterell - she is a sweetheart, so very talented and always comments throughout the gallery. I CASEd one of her cards - identical to this, but different colors, paper, sentiment and my tree is larger.
Card Recipe:
Stamps: SU Warm Words sentiments
Paper: My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Christmas; SU CS
Ink: Early Espresso SU
Accessories: SU Pop Dots and Sizzix EF
This was a really easy card - took all of 15 minutes - that is probably a record for me, as it usually takes forever to do a card.
Thanks for stopping by. Later gator.
This card is for two challenges: CCEE1149 (to use chipboard on your card) (I used a chipboard snowflake sponged to red) and TSC1209 on SCS is to make a Christmas card with sparklies and bling. Behind the image panel is red glitter paper - not showing well. The red dots are glitter and there are red gemstones on the tree.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: House Mouse - Happy Hoppers Carrot Christmas Tree
Paper: SU Christmas DP (name not known); Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS and Red Glitter Paper
Ink: Copics: Bunnies: W5, 3, 1, E53, 51 and 50 and R30
Carrots: YR04, 02; Tree: G07, 02 and E37; Base: B32, 11
Accessories: Red self-adhesive gemstones from Memory Box; Chipboard snowflake - Maya Road; Gem on snowflake - SU; Red/white; Green/white twine
I'm going to a Christmas party tonight with my sister-in-law at her church - so, I need to finish up here before I get ready.
So, thanks for popping by and later gator!
As mentioned in the foregoing post, there are 2 sketches to make cards for at Priscilla's this week - as she is running a 2 week challenge (so she can get ready for Christmas).
Card Recipe:
Stamp: SU Bells & Boughs
Paper: Basic Grey Jovial DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: G09, 07, 05, 03 and R46
Accessories: Nesties rectangle die; Nesties circle die
As always, I appreciate your visits - take care and later gator!
This week at Priscilla's Midnight Madness Sketch challenge, she has listed two sketches good for two weeks - as she will be getting ready for Christmas and needs a break. This card is for sketch 133 and I used one of my new Nesties Label 20 dies to cut out the cardinal and mount it on pop dots.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: SU Cardinal Christmas
Paper: Memory Box Mistletoe DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Cardinal: R29, 27, 24; YG07, 05 and 03 and W5 and 3
Accessories: Nesties Label 20; Red ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon kit
I'll be back in a minute to upload sketch 134. Later gator!
The challenge on SCS this week for Mothermark's Teapot Tuesday Challenge 175 was to add some leopard skin paper to Santa or his reindeer. I put a panel of leopard animal print paper behind Santa - and I do believe that that's about as wild as sweet Santa gets - just ask Mrs. Claus - she keeps him in line!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Santa's Jolly Smile digi - Meljen's Designs
Paper: Crate Paper Snow Day Collection DP; My Grafico Animal Print Collection DP (digi); Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Hat: R29, 27, 24; Holly Leaves: YG07, 05 and 03; Holly Berries: R37; Star: YR23 and 21; Beard Shadow: C1, 00; Skin: E21, 00, 000 and R30
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look! Take care and later gator!
The Christmas song, Silver Bells, is a beautiful song - and inspired this card. The challenge at Squigglefly was to let a song lead you to making a card. There are such a variety of images at Squigglefly - that you can find whatever image you might need. Be sure to take some time and visit their shop!
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Christmas Bells by Marla Shega for Squigglefly
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: R85, 83, 81 and YG17
Accessories: Glamour Dust glitter on bells; Nesties circle die and scalloped circle die
Thanks for taking a look and later gator!
This week is a sketch challenge at There's Magic in the Air and, in fact, I liked the sketch so much, I just used it on another card. I used one of Nina's awesome cupcake images from Paper Cupcakes - and this one is called Christmas Spray Cupcake.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Christmas Spray digi from Paper Cupcakes
Paper: SU Candy Cane DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS
Ink: Copics: Cupcake wrapper: R29, 27, 24; Icing: R85, 83 and 81; Holly Leaves: YR07, 05 and 03; Holly Berries: R46; Olive-looking things (?): YG95 and 93; Pine: G05 and 03
Accessories: Nesties circle die; Nesties scalloped circle die
Thanks for having a look. Later gator!
This card is for challenge 72 at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz blog - which, this week, is to use texture on your card. I used a piece of cardboard behind the image panel and added a chipboard key sponged with brown and a chipboard crown sponged with blue. I cut Frankie out and popped him up on the panel.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Kenny K's digi - Frankie Knuckles
Paper: Bo Bunny Etc. Collection DP and My Mind's Eye Lost and Found - Union Square DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Suit jacket/slacks: E37, 35, 33, 31 and 30; Shirt: B97, 95, 93 and 91; Hat: E55, 53, 51 - Hatband - E37; shoes: E17, 15 and 13; Hair: C7 and 5; Skin: E21, 00 and 000; Eyes: YG06, 03 and Earring stud: YR23
I might have to actually start wearing winter coats now. I've been wearing jackets and lightweight coats - but that wasn't enough today. So, I went to my coat closet and took all my winter coats out of their bags and moved them to the left of the closet. I even put my snow boots in the front coat closet - just in case! Yuk!
Hope everyone is well and that your Christmas plans are falling into place! Later gator!
This card is for a couple of challenges: Featured Stamper 252 on Splitcoast and also for OSAAT91 - titled "Be Square." I used a square card and cute the image in a square die and mounted on a square Fleur De Lis die also.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: Santa 1 digi by Sylvie for Stitchy Bear Stamps
Paper: Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection DP; Gina K Luxury 120; SU silver glitter CS; SU CS
Ink: Copics: Hat: B97, 95, 93, 91, 0000; Skin: E21, 00, 000 and R30; Hair/Beard: C00 and Fur Trim and Pom Pom: BG0000
Accessories: Glamour Dust glitter; Whimsy's Winter Jewel 1 die; Nesties square die; Nesties square Fleur De Lis die; Crystal Effects; SU Top Note die inside
They are predicting snow tonight and tomorrow morning - and I am hoping it's a prediction that will pass us by. It is fairly cold today - 36 degrees right now.
Well, off to link this up to OSAAT. Hope everyone had a peaceful week-end and later gator!
This card is for 3 challenges: QFTD89 on SCS - Wendy2512; for the TSC1202 on SCS and CCEE1148.
Card Recipe:
Stamp: 3 Little Angels - Lily of the Valley
Paper: Memory Box Yuletide DP; Gina K Luxury 120 and SU CS and SU Red Glitter paper
Ink: Copics: Skin: E21, 00, 000,R20, R30; Robes: G00, 000, 0000; Wings: YG00, 0000; Hair: E55, 53, 51 and 50; Clouds: B00, B000, 0000; Shadow: N0; Halo Stars: R27
Accessories: Nesties square die; Nesties Fleur de Lis square die; Icicle Stickles; Glamour Dust Glitter; Red rhinestones
Thanks for popping by - later gator!
