Recipe Challege at Flutter By Wednesday

I'm so happy to show you my card today! I finally got to use a stamp that I bought some time ago and participate in a few challenges! It's really good for the creative soul to do things YOU want to do every now and then!

So the first challenge is for Flutter By Wednesday - It's a Recipe challenge. Your creation should have a BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL on it along with 1 part Sparkle, 2 parts Designer Papers and 3 parts Buttons or Gems.

Isn't he adorable? That's my new stamp from Lili of the Valley (LOTV) - I found out about them from a fellow blogging friend, Tammi and had to purchase a few. I bought four and have never used any of them! When I saw the challenge this week at LOTV Blog - Four Seasons - I knew what stamp I wanted to use and what season I wanted to showcase...SPRING!

I also used The Sweet Stop (SSS69) sketch for my card...love the layers! I'm also entering this into The Pink Elephant challenge (TPE80) of Ribbon & Sparkles.

I used Aquacolor Crayons and my Niji Water Brush to color this sweet image. Fun to use something other than pencils and Copics...I'm telling you creating this card just made me feel good!

I hope you'll participate in the FBW Challenge this week - stop by the blog to link your creation. Be sure to visit my fellow DT blogs...their creations are sure to help the creative mojo!

Thanks for stopping by today!

CSAYL Challenge #60 - Designer Paper & In Style Stamps

So how's the weather in your neck of the woods? Here, it's a TAD bit hot...like 105 WITHOUT the heat index! SO creating a Christmas card is nice...makes me think of colder weather! NOT SNOW mind you....gasp, I'm not ready for that! Just COOLER weather...like 75/80 degrees would be nice!


This week at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long (CSAYL), we are being sponsored by In Style Stamps! Have you seen their images? So many to choose from and oh so cute! They are offering up a prize of 4 digital images of your choice so I hope you play along with our challenge this week! Speaking of challenges...this week we'd like to see your Christmas creation using 2 or more designer papers!


Not a problem for me since I have a PAPER addiction! The problem came with WHICH papers to use, lol! I decided to use this fabulous paper from KI Memories. The image, O Christmas Tree, just touches me...I didn't have a brother but I can recall my sister and I decorating the Christmas tree and all the wonderful times we shared. I'm not going to lie...there was also some arguing :) Yes, FUN times!! I used The Sweet Stop Sketch #68 for my design.

I added a little Stickles to the ornaments and garland. I colored the image with my trusty 'ol pencils and OMS. I wasn't sure how to do the window panes. I used a light blue (not sure you can see it) trying to capture that foggy/wintery feel. Do you know what I'm trying to say? How would you do that?

Thank you to In Style Stamps for the gorgeous image. I hope you'll play along! Remember if you do, you'll be entered in the drawing to win 4 digital images that you choose! Just stop by the CSAYL blog and link your creation. While you are there check out all the fabulous creations designed by the DT using In Style Stamps!

Thanks for stopping by!!

A Wittle Bug

Welcome to another Softpencil Thursday. Today we are showing you LADYBUG AND FLOWER.

It's such a cute image...just wish I was able to see some ladybugs. It's too hot here for anything like that...nature is taking a little break trying not to melt in this 110 degree weather!

I used icsketches #78 for the layout. Love the tearing in the corners to give way for the sentiment and little dew drop accents.

So whatcha think? Have you been to the Softpencil Blog lately? Elizabeth released a new line of clipart, printable papers and DIY printables that are ADORABLE!! Perfect for all those Halloween projects you have coming up including school parties and treats! Be sure to check them out and grab some for yourself! While you are there pick up LADYBUG AND FLOWER too!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Open Challenge for FBW #117

I have every intention of posting on Monday and Tuesday and something comes up...SORRY! Next week, school starts for Abby so I'm hoping to get in a new routine. One that allows me just a little more creating time. This last week I've been spending as much time as possible doing all the things Abby wants to do - call it a Mother's guilt...I just want to make sure I've done everything I can while I can!

So since it's Wednesday you are probably here to see a Flutter By creation! This week is a favorite among our participants - OPEN! Yep, ANYTHING GOES as long as you have a BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL on it!!

I used one of my favorite sets from The Angel Company, Happily Grateful along with some cardstock and pattern paper from our Miss Moxie line. LOVE the bright happy colors in this collection!

I was inspired to make my card from a seminar trade I received. The layout is an old Taylored Expressions Sketch (TESC120). I stamped the vine using Landscape Palette Pad on to green cardstock. The butterfly was stamped on pattern paper using VersaMagic Midnight Black ink and then embossed with Black embossing powder. It REALLY makes it pop! I then cut it out and applied just a little Scor-Pal tape behind the body so that I could bend the wings and give it more dimension.

Do you likey? I would LOVE to hear what you think! I hope you'll play along with us this week - just stop by the Flutter By Wednesday Blog to link your creation. Be sure to visit my fellow DT's blogs to see their wonderful creations this week as well (links are in my sidebar).

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow for Softpencil Thursday :)

Supplies:

Paper: Miss Moxie SWIC and Cardstock, black cardstock, green cardstock

Ink: VersaMagic Midnight Black, Landscape Palette

Stamps: Happily Grateful

Other: Black Embossing Powder, Giga Scallop Square Punch, Mega Square Punch, Jumbo Square Punch, Heat Tool

Gift Set Challenge #6 - Keepsake/Treat Box

Happy Friday to you and welcome to another Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Gift Set Challenge! This week we are making these wonderful 3.75x6" Keepsake/Treat Boxes. You can find a wonderful tutorial by Maria on our CSAYL blog so go check it out!


I always forget that we are supposed to make a matching card! When I made my box I thought of it as the card. BUT I realized a little 3x3 gift card would be perfect that said No Peeking!


This is the front of the box. I used Nestabilities for the green circle and red panel. Everything I used here is from Doodlebug. When I saw this gift set I knew I wanted to make it with my daughter in mind. We always do an advent calendar and it's quite small so some gifts are wrapped and put under the tree. If she gets a star in her cube that day then she knows to look for a gift under the tree with the appropriate date on it. Usually the 25th is a nice gift so that is what I will be using this box for.


This is the inside of the box. It stays closed with with some Velcro. The sentiment is from a retired Angel Company set which is also one of our favorite sayings, or should I say songs. Yes, Abby and I LOVE Christmas music and we listen to it quite a bit right after Halloween. Matter-of-fact if I need a little pick me up I can play a few songs anytime since I leave them on my Ipod...sure you can call me a dork but I can't help the mood it puts me in. So happy!!

Here's a little lookie at the 3x3 gift card. The stamp is from that same retired set I used for the box. I will tell you that using cardstock or at least double sided paper is what I'd recommend for the box and cover...that way no matter what you put in it it will hold it. I found it easy to then decorate the cardstock with single sided designer paper on the different panels. You could easily stamp the cardstock and make your own background paper as well.

So whatcha think? I LOVE this and will be making many more!! The box is a lot bigger than I thought it would be and I know it will fit lots of chocolate and/or goodies for that special someone! PLUS I can totally see doing this like a pencil box and filling it with all the necessities that those teachers are needing right now! What a special gift that would make!

Can't wait to see what YOU come up with! Thanks for stopping by!

Softpencil News

Well normally my Thursdays are devoted to a Softpencil challenge but Elizabeth, owner of Softpencil was on vacation so she decided to give us a little vacation as well. Isn't that so nice! So in August, I'll only be showcasing a couple of Thursdays. BUT I have some wonderful news that I want to share with you!

See these great little sneak peeks? Well Elizabeth has been hard at work and has come up with some AWESOME Halloween goodies!! I can't wait to get my hands on them! They will be released VERY soon so be on the lookout!! Also be sure to stop by the Softpencil Blog to see what fabulous challenges Elizabeth is sponsoring. If you win you'll get to pick out FREE digi's from her store....who doesn't want that?!

Use Your Favorite Color Challenge at FBW

Wow hard to believe it's already August - school starts in a few weeks which means I'll be starting back as well. I'm excited to see the little ones and get a paycheck but not ready to give up all my playing time and having to get up at a certain time each morning :)

Today at Flutter By Wednesday we are being sponsored by Whimsy Stamps.


We were given a few different digital images to work with and I decided to use Emma Swinging - Love the image...I can totally remember how fun it was just to swing at the park. It's one of Abby's favorite things to do.

The challenge this week is to use your FAVORITE COLOR along with a BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL. I don't have just ONE color...I like a bunch - usually bright and Aqua/blue, pink and green are always in there. One of my favorite companies is Doodlebug - they have such awesome paper so I decided to use that to capture ALL my favorite colors!

The fabulous sketch is from a new blog (to me) - DARE U 2 DIGI STAMP. It's their challenge #43. So whatcha think?

Since it's a new month we have a new guest DT at FBW - please welcome TINA! I've worked with Tina on another DT (CSAYL) and she is a avid participant of the FBW challenges! I'm so glad she joins us this month and look forward to seeing her creations!!

I hope you'll join us this week! Just head on over to the FBW blog to get all the details and to link your fabulous creation so we can check it out! We've had so many participants (THANK YOU), many who have been first timers! We welcome YOU and hope to see YOU play with us again! THANK YOU to our loyal fans too - we so enjoy seeing all your fluttering creations!! If you haven't joined us - well WHY NOT?? LOL...COME ON, what are you waiting for!

Thanks for fluttering by today!!