Mid-Week Throwdown

It's Wednesday and that means it is Operation Write Home's Mid-Week Throwdown! Yay! I have had so much fun playing along since the start of summer! 

This mid-week's challenge is to use dies and punches. 

It just so happens that I purchased this QuicKutz Heart Doily cutting die from Lifestyle Crafts yesterday! 

Here is my creation:

It is a great looking punch but after I ran it through my Cuttlebug none of the little "chads" punched out! I had to sit and individually poke each one! What a mess! Ha!

I colored up this darling image from Saturated Canary called Owl I'll Always Love You. 
 The sentiment reads:baby, owl always love you...

I colored up this Saturated Canary image with Copic markers:

Skin-E000,00,11

Hair-E53,55,57

Outfit-RV93,95,E31,33,C1,3,5,R35

The paper is from Recollections and I embossed the background paper, too. 

And...if I wasn't making this card to donate to OWH...I would be glittering it all up! 

There it is, my OWH Mid-Week Throwdown! 

Have a great Wednesday, my friends! 

 

 

Creative Creations Challenges~#15

Summer is flying by so quickly and I am working through my to-be-colored pile everyday! I think this has been one of the most enjoyable summers I have had in a while. I sit and color and catch up on my favorite TV shows! Ahhhh, it's the easy life right now. 

Anyways, I colored up Maxine the Florist from Saturated Canary yesterday. 

Here she is:

 

Maxine was a great image to color! It only took me two episodes of NCIS to finish her! Ha! 

I colored her using Copic markers in the following colors:

Skin-E000,00,11

Hair-E43,44 (look at all the hair!)

Outfit-E31,33, BG72,75,78, Y35,38

Other-BV23,R05,C3
I have been trying to make my cards as simple as can be lately. I send most of my cards to soliders who are currently serving and even the littlest of brads keep poking through the envelopes. 

That is washi tape and little white heart brads. The sentiment is a simple: hello. 

I am going to enter Miz Maxine here in the Creative Creations Challenge. 

We are off to play Bingo today! Have a great one, my friends! 
 

Sassy Cheryl's~DT

Gosh! It's Tuesday! Time for a new challenge at Sassy Cheryl's! I am loving these challenges BUT...this one was a true challenge for me.This week's theme is Vintage Creams & White. So of course, I Googled to find out how to color vintage using Copic markers. I found a combination of using the Ws and then E40 over the entire project.

Needless to say, my E40 has gone missing. How does a marker go missing?? Good question.

So...in place of E40, I used E43 which made it darker than I wanted.Here is my Vintage Creams and White DT card:

This is the adorable Sassy Cheryl's image that is part of a set called Avery is Thankful.

The flowers are from Recollections and I used Stickles on the cupcake icing. I may have went a little crazy with the pearl gems but I wanted to make sure I added white, too!

You must click here to check out the other Sassy Gals DT creations! They are all so beautiful. I am in awe.

Have a great Tuesday, my friends!

Challenges:

Creative Creations Challenges#15~Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenges #17

A.R.T. #7

Make It Monday #151

OWH Sunday Sketch!

Operation Write Home Sunday Sketch #183. 

Let's get to it! Here is the sketch:

I like this sketch! 

Here is my take:

For this sketch, I colored up a Saturated Canary image called Sweet Oklahoma.  
 Of course, I used my beloved Copic markers to color her in. 

Skin-E000,00,11

Hair-E50,51,53

Dress-R81,83,85, BG93,96

Tha paper is from My Mind's Eye-Indie Chic Safron. 

The sentiment comes from Tiddly Inks. It reads: Hello Sunshine. 

I have a package all ready to ship out to  OWH. So, I made a Halloween one to  add to the mix. I am not a big Halloween person. But I used this image from Sassy Cheryl's. 
 It's a cute witch...part of the Witches Chores set. Not scary at all. See?

I bet if you kiss that frog it will turn into a prince, too! 

Have a great Sunday, my friends! 
 

 

The Squirrel and The Fox ~DT

Ahoy, Mateys! There is a new challenge over at The Squirrel and The Fox Challenge Blog! It is Nautical/Sea Life.

This challenge is sponsored by Oak Pond Creations. 

My DT creation used a sponsor digital image Octopus. 

Here it is:

Can you believe that in just a few days, it will be August? Where did July go? Summer is just flying by! 

I think it is the perfect time to break out your sea crafty goodies and link up a nautical creation. You can check out the other DT creations by clicking here. 

Have a nautical day, my friends! 

 

Sister Act Card Challenge #17

Friday! Thank goodness, right? Well...I had been enjoying summer vacation clear up to the moment when opening day/ in service information popped up in my email for the start of the school year. It is like a slap in the face! The realization that summer is flying by and before I know it...it will be back to school! 12th grade...here I come! 

Nonetheless, it is F-R-I-D-A-Y!!

Sister Act Challenge #17 is an anything goes card challenge. 

So, today...I am using an oldie but goodie from Sassy Cheryl's Stamps.  This image comes from the set Callie's Busy Day. 

Here is my card:

The paper comes from The Paper Studio and Recollections. 

I used the following Copic markers:

Skin-E000,00,11

Hair-E53,44

Dress-Y13,18,B93,95

The sentiment reads: Wishing you a day bright with sunshine. 

I always wanted a pair of yellow rain boots just like this. 

And those clouds in the background are too cute! 

Have a happy Friday bright with sunshine, my friends! 

 

 

A.R.T #7~Anything Goes

It's Thursday! A new challenge is over at A.R.T.  It is Anything Goes! Why is it my favorite kind of challenge? Well...because anything goes!!! For this challenge, I colored up the clear stamp set from Some Odd Girl called Royal.  Here is my creation:

I started coloring this image two weeks ago and then I stopped because I didn't know what color I wanted to make her gown. Finally, after some Mojo Monday inspiration over at SOG World, I decided to use orange. 

The paper is from My Mind's Eye and the flowers are from Spare Parts. 

The sentiment reads: You deserve the royal treatment. 

There it is...my Anything Goes submission for A.R.T. #7. You can check out the wonderful DT work by clicking here. 

Have a great Thursday, my friends! 

Other challenge(s):

That Craft Place Challenge~It's a Girl Thing

 

Mid-Week Throwdown

Operation Write Home's Mid-Week Throwdown is Any Hero Cards. 

Here is my Any Hero Card:

I colored up the Tiddly Ink image called Happy Mail.

I colored Wryn using Copic markers in the following colors:

Skin-E000,00,11,R20

Hair-E55,44

Dress-B63,66

Shoes-E31,33

The American flag paper is from The Paper Studio. The sentiment is from wooden rubber stamps that read: thank you...for all you do...

Then, I added a few sparkly brad stars from Recollections. 

Happy Mid-Week, my friends!
 

Tiddly Inks~Summer Treats!

Tiddly Inks new challenge is up and it is Summer Treats!  Yum!

I have been enjoying the lazy days of summer for sure! 

For this challenge, I colored up Summer Sweet Wryn.

Here is my creation:

I colored Wryn using the following Copic colors:

Skin-E000,00,11

Hair-E53,44

Dress-BG72,75,78, Y21,23

Lollipops-R05,Y21, YR04

The paper is from My Mind's Eye~In Bloom. 

I didn't add a sentiment yet. I may use this as a birthday card. Not exactly sure at the moment. 

It is raining here again today. And I have a headache. So, I think I may go lay down for a bit. If the kiddies will allow me. 

Also, there is still time to apply for the Tiddly Inks DT call going to the end of July. Click here for the deets. I have my fingers crossed! 

Have a sweet summer day, my friends. 

 

Best Friends 4 Ever

What is life without a best friend? You know, the one you can whisper secrets to and know that they will be kept. The one who texts you randomly throughout the day just because they were thinking of you. The one who loves you just because you're you! 

I have been fortunate to have some of the bestest friends in my life!

Here is a picture of me and my besties~Kimmy and Emily.  We met in college at Penn State University. Today, all three of us are Special Education Teachers. We made it through undergrad and graduate school, each others' showers and weddings, babies...including my infamous false alarm labor! Cars being towed because someone didn't pay their parking ticket! Football games. Spaghetti dinners. 

Friends. 

Always. 

No matter what. 

                    {me,Kimmy,Emily}

This pic was taken about 2 years ago. 
People come into your life. People go out of your life. But your best friends are never far from your mind. 

Sassy Cheryl's  newest challenge is Best Friends...#176. 

Here is my DT creation:

I used the digi image Better Than a Thousand Words. One of the other great things about a best friend is sometimes you don't have to say anything at all. This image shows just that. Unconditional acceptance. 

I colored this image using Copic markers using the following colors:

Skin-E000,00,11

Hair-E50,53

Other-R05,C3

Bella-E11,13,15

The sentiment reads: Friends4Ever

The flowers are from Recollections and I made the banner using washi tape and some hemp twine. 

I think polka dots are my favorite! 

So, what are you waiting for...go text your best friend. Tell them how much they mean to you and then go check out the other Sassettes DT creations by clicking here. 

Happy Tuesday, my friends! 

                               (Inside of card)

 
 

 

 

Do You Believe in Unicorns?

Well, do you? Believe in unicorns? Operation Write Home's Sketch #182 looks like this:

  

And...yes, as soon as I looked at the sketch I thought...washi tape!

Here is my take using the pudgiest unicorn I ever did see. Not that I've actually seen one. In real life. Ever. 

This unicorn comes from the Kraftin' Kimmie rubber stamp set called Three Wishes. 
 This card is pretty clean and simple. The unicorn was colored in with Copics. 

C1,3,V12,15, Y23,26

The washi tape comes from Recollections. It was so wide, I only used 4 pieces as the sketch has 5. I added a few silver stars to make the unicorn magical. The inside of the card asks:

There it is. My pudgy little unicorn card and this Sunday's OWH Sketch. 

I am off to a birthday party. It's a girls birthday party. Maybe I'll see an unicorn or two. 

Have a great Sunday, my friends! 

Other challenge(s):

 That Craft Place Challenge~It's a Girl Thing 
 Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge~Anything Goes

 

Anything Goes~Kraftin' Kimmie

A new challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie is Anything Goes. 

For this challenge, I decided to color up Myriam from Switzerland .  I don't know much about Switzerland. But I like Swiss Roll Cakes...I wonder if they originated from Switzerland? 

Myriam is one of the five rubber stamps I received in my goodie package from Kraftin' Kimmie.  I won the goodies for placing in The Top 10 and I am so excited! I will be a Krafty Guest Designer for the month of August! I wish I knew how to say, "Yay!" in Switzerish...(I totally just made that word up!)

Anyways, here is Myriam:

I colored dear Mryiam in using Copic markers. 

Skin-E000,00,22

Hair-E13,15,18

Dress-C1,3,5,7,R05

The sentiment accompanies the stamp. It reads: Let's take a holiday. 

The paper comes from a 12x12 pad from Recollections. I'd like to tell you what it's called but the front cover is gone! 

Here is the inside:

The sentiment on the inside is from a wood mounted rubber stamp from Stampabilities. It reads: just because...
 I added a few red flowers that are also from Recollections. 

I am entering this card into the Kraftin'Kimmie Anything Goes Challenge. 

There is a new release happening for the month of July! Great new stamp sets! You can check it out by clicking here. 

Later, my friends! 
 

 

SAS4K Christmas in July~DT

Hear them sleigh bells? Nope. Me neither. But I am a Grinch! 

   It's July and that means Christmas. Sort of. Christmas in July that is. Send a Smile 4 Kids' new challenge is being sponsored by: Crackerbox Palace, Clear Dollar Stamps  and  Di's Digi Downloads. 

Here are my creations:

This is Kitty in Holly from Crackerbox Palace... and the inside ...

The sentiment is also from Crackerbox Palace. It reads: Merry Christmas. 

And...
 

Meowy Christmas

Hmmmmm...I am starting to see a pattern here! 

Now can you hear those sleigh bells? Break out your holiday crafty goodies and go make a holiday card for SAS4K Christmas in July challenge. Need more Christmas inspiration? Click here to check out what the other DT Ladies at TEAM SAS4K made.  The holiday will be upon us before we know it! 
Please consider donating your creations as well. It would be sure to put a smile on someone special's face and to cheer a child who is inpatient in one of our eight children’s hospitals. All the information you need is under the tabs at the top of the SAS4K blog.

Have a great Saturday, my friends! 
 

 

 

 

Music to my Heart

Ever experience that moment when a song reminds you of someone? Out of the blue you hear a song on the radio and it automatically transports you back in time and you can remember every detail. 

I had a friend that use to text me a song of the day. I couldn't wait for my new song choice to arrive. More often then not, they would be songs from artists that I would normally never listen to. 

I have every one of those songs neatly tucked into a playlist. 

My friend no longer sends me songs. That makes me sad. I miss my friend. Somethings are never meant to be. Another time... Another place...Different circumstances...one will never know.  And...sometimes,  I glance at my phone and hope a new song will come through. Just for ole' times sake. 

Music Girl Mae  from Some Odd Girl reminds me of my friend. 

Mae is just sitting there rockin' to her iPod. I wonder if her friend texted her that song? I'd like to think so. 

Have a great Friday, my friends! 

Challenge(s):

Charisma Cardz Challenge~Girly
Anything Goes Challenge Blog #97
 Sister Act Card Challenge #16

Best Friends 4 Ever

What is life without a best friend? You know, the one you can whisper secrets to and know that they will be kept. The one who texts you randomly throughout the day just because they were thinking of you. The one who loves you just because you're you! 

I have been fortunate to have some of the bestest friends in my life!

Here is a picture of me and my besties~Kimmy and Emily.  We met in college at Penn State University. Today, all three of us are Special Education Teachers. 

                  {me,Kimmy,Emily}

This pic was taken about 2 years ago. 
People come into your life. People go out of your life. But your best friends are never far from your mind. 

Sassy Cheryl's  newest challenge is Best Friends...#176. 

Here is my DT creation:

I used the digi image Better Than a Thousand Words. One of the other great things about a best friend is sometimes you don't have to say anything at all. This image shows just that. Unconditional acceptance. 

I colored this image using Copic markers using the following colors:

Skin-E000,00,11

Hair-E50,53

Other-R05,C3

Bella-E11,13,15

The sentiment reads: Friends4Ever

The flowers are from Recollections and I made the banner using washi tape and some hemp twine. 

I think polka dots are my favorite! 

So, what are you waiting for...go text your best friend. Tell them how much they mean to you and then go check out the other Sassettes DT creations by clicking here. 

Happy Tuesday, my friends! 

               (Inside)

 
 

 

 

Hot Enough?!?

It is definitely too hot for me! And after making holiday cards yesterday, I decided to color the ever versatile Wryn from Tiddly Inks.  She is ready for some summer fun! 

It's Thursday! So, that means it is time for another A.R.T. Challenge #6~CAS Sketch. 

Here is the sketch:

And...here is my take:

 

This is Wryn Beach Babe. 

The paper comes from Hampton Art Berry Blast paper pad. The sunburst is from Jolee's. 

The sentiment reads:Ready for Fun!

We are in a heat advisory today. It's gonna be a hot one! Stay cool, my friends! 💦💦💦
 

 

 

 

Mid-Week Throwdown

It's an Operation Write Home Mid-Week Throwdown...Christmas in July.  I find it very difficult to make Christmas cards in general let alone to make them in July when it is scorching hot! 

I colored up the darling Wryn from Tiddly Inks. 

This is Cocoa Wishes. 

I used Copic markers in the following colors:

Skin-E000,00,21

Hair-E53,44

Other-R05,C3,E31,33

Grounding-B00

The paper comes from a 12x2 pad that I bought last year. It's made by DCVW. 

I didn't add a sentiment yet. 

I hope everyone is enjoying their week! It's half way to the weekend!

Have a good one, my friends! 

 
 

Wanna Horse Around?!?

Of course you do! Check out Some Odd Girl's newest digi release today! 

It's Horsing Around Mae!

See?!? Isn't she great?!? And...she was so fun to color! Mae is available today! My daughter loves horses! She was so excited when she saw this image! It's a great one to horse around with! 

Later, my friends! 
 

Outdoor Fun & Games

It's Tuesday! And that means it is time for a new challenge here at Sassy Cheryl's. Challenge #175~The theme is Outdoor Fun and Games.
For this challenge, I colored up a Kraftin' Kimmie rubber stamp set designed by Cheryl Alger titled Happy Campers.
This set is adorable! It comes with 3 images!
Here is my creation:

Isn't she the cutest? Look at her in the tent all prettied up with a window and flowers! The stamp set also comes with 5 sentiments. I used the one that reads: Enjoy the great outdoors!

I added some washi tape and peach colored brads; chalked in some grounding and there is my DT card for the newest Sassy Cheryl's Outside Fun and Games challenge. You can click here to check out the amazing DT cards! Those Sassettes are so talented! Really, they are!
Then, link up your outdoor fun creation.

I hope you are all enjoying your summer! I hate to say it but it is H-O-T! It's not even the dog-days of summer, yet! So, if you need me...I'll be in my crafty corner with air conditioning!!!
I'll see you there, my friends.