Challenge #63 - Brads or Eyelets

Welcome to another Christmas Stampin All Year Friday creation! This week we are being sponsored by In Style Stamps! That means just for participating in the challenge this week you are eligible for the prize of 4 FREE digi's!!

So what's the challenge you ask? Well I'm sure this is something that you have laying around - use at least 3 brads or eyelets on your Christmas card...the more the merrier!!

My image is Ornamental Chloe..isn't she a cutie? We are having rainy weather so it was really hard to get a decent picture. The ornament sparkles - colored it with Copics and then went over it with my Clear Stardust Gelly Pen...not sure you see that though!

I have to tell you that it has just been one of those weeks for me. I made this card and then realized I didn't follow the challenge...yes, I did that on Wed for Flutter By also! SO I went back to my room and worked for another hour to try and add brads. I'm pretty sure if I would have remembered the challenge I would not have used the dot as the main background. OH WELL though :) I do have EIGHT brads on my card!! I used The Sweet Stop Sketch (SSS72) for the layout.

I'm pretty sure it's a good thing the weekend is here - I need some R&R!! Hopefully I will have some productive time in the 'ol studio, too since I need to get LOTS of projects done!! I hope you'll join in on the CSAYL challenge this week - jet on over to the blog to see all the details, the fabulous creations by the DT and to link your creation!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Softpencil Thursday

Good Afternoon! I'm home from the first official day of preschool and am happy to report that it went A OKAY! I only had one upset little man but after a few minutes and with the help of his lovey we were good to go! He even put his lovey away half way through the morning which is an awesome step!!

Enough about that you are here to see my Softpencil Thursday creation. Today we got to use a fabulous new image, A GIFT FOR MY TEACHER. Well as the name implies I had to make a little gift for the teacher.
It's a smartie holder which I found on Dawn's blog. It's so easy and fun to make. Last night we made Halloween ones at my stamp club. I'm also making birthday ones for my preschoolers.

This is why I had to wait to take my photo...I added Glossy Accents to the apple. Just adds a little somethin' somethin', you know?

On the inside I added a little bit of pattern paper and a little greeting. Then I can add short note of thanks for all the teacher does!

So whatcha think? Stop by the Softpencil Blog to see all the new back to school images. Plus there are papers that would be awesome to use as well as clip art and stationary! I'm sure you'll find something that you'll love!!

It will be coming...

My Softpencil Thursday post, will be a little late today. So PLEASE check back this afternoon. I created a cute little treat but added some Glossy Accents to the image and it wasn't quite dry. I have Preschool this morning so as soon as I get done there, I'll come home, take a picture and make my post! See ya soon :)

FBW #121 - Don't Do What I Did, LOL!!

In more ways then one, folks! I have been SO BEHIND and it's totally messing with so many things. I started working on my card late today and knew I needed to use a certain image but completely forgot about the challenge itself WHICH IS TO CREATE A CARD USING PINKS AND A BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL ON IT. Well...I used red...that's close right?!?!


Also, don't try and fix a mistake that isn't really a mistake at midnight. Because folks, it now is a mistake...yes, the ladybug has freaky eyes...don't look at that...check out my coloring though....lovin' the tail...
Amazing that I remembered to add a butterfly, lol! Geez don't those ladybug eyes just stare at you...Believe me folks, I thought about not sharing but I stayed up too late to get it done so you get the pleasure of enjoying it :)

I should tell you that the fabulous image is from Susana's Custom Art & Card Design. It's called FAB FRIENDS and I want to personally thank Susana for supplying the DT with the images...so cute and fun to play with! Gotta try making another card when I'm not half asleep!

For playing along with our challenge this week you have the opportunity to win the entire collection of these cuties!! Hop on over to the Flutter By Wednesday blog to check out all the details!! Thank you to everyone who participated in Danni's birthday bash...Were YOU the one who won (don't forget to check!)?

Thanks for stopping by today - I hope you find SOMETHING that you enjoyed with this post. I should mention that I used Card Patterns Sketch #80 for my layout. Wish me luck...I have a stamp group tonight (still need to finish my projects) and a card class & crop on Saturday that I - yep, you guessed it, still need to finish my projects. That doesn't even include the other DT work I have to do for the week...how do you do it? There just isn't enough time in the day!

It's A Special Blog Hop for DANNI - Happy Birthday!!

I'm so excited for today! Some of the Flutter By Girls and I are holding a special blog hop to wish Danni a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I'm the last stop on this blog hop so if you came here first, PLEASE go to Michelle VP's blog to start from the beginning! If you came from Randi's blog...well you are in the right spot!

I know that Danni loves Tiddly Inks, Pink, Flowers and Sparkle so I included ALL of those on my card...isn't she adorable?!?

I even used a MERCY Sketch (#89) for inspiration - another Danni favorite!! I really like how the card turned out and I think Danni will love it too...well at least I hope she does!!

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you've enjoyed the blog hop and all the beautiful birthday cards made especially for Danni. Be sure to stop by her blog and wish her a happy birthday :)

Back to School With Michu & Ratiny

Elizabeth has been busy at Softpencil so if you haven't been by you better check it out! This week we are showing one of her new Back to School digi's, Michu & Ratiny go to School.

I bought some large wooden clothespins at Michael's that I wanted to alter. I'm always looking for ways to stay organized so what better way at Preschool than with my own "clip".

Of course, the clothespin isn't that big so I just added a little ribbon and some dew drops. I wanted Michu & Ratiny to take center stage.

So this cute little clip doesn't walk away, I made sure to personalize the back. This will look great on my desk and will hold those important reminders for me! Whatcha think?

You can find more creations using Michu & Ratiny go to School by checking out my fellow DT's blogs. And to see the rest of the school digi's and everything else Elizabeth recently released go to the Softpencil Blog.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

FBW #120 - It's a BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT!!!

The time is finally here!!! Yippee!! Are you ready? We've been hinting that something special was happening today and I'm excited to let you know that you have the opportunity to win a HUGE...I mean a MEGA AWESOME BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!! We've got goodies from the following:

• Tiddly Inks


• Susana's Custom Art and Card Design


• Paper Makeup Stamps


• Victoria Case Art Designs


• Paper Garden Projects


• Inky Impressions


• Belles 'n Whistles


• All That Scraps


• The Greeting Farm


• The Wild Flower Patch


• Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps


• My Favorite Things-MFT


• Taylored Expressions


• Paper Pretties


• Pink Cat Studio


• Whimsy Stamps


• Color Me Creative Classroom

HOLY MOLY!! AWESOME, huh? A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE FABULOUS SPONSORS!!

So what do you have to do to get in on this giveaway? Well you're going to have to make a BIRTHDAY CARD, using a SKETCH from Mercy AND include a BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL! Visit the FBW BLOG for all the details!!

I wanted my card to be girly...I mean we are doing this because our Flutterby founder and my wonderful friend is celebrating a birthday this month. On Saturday to be exact. We'll be attending a birthday party that day but sadly it's not Danni's...it's my daughters. This card is for her...I love her with all my heart and she's very special to me...hence all the hearts and love :)

LOVE the sketch...Mercy just rocks at those! So whatcha think? I'm pretty sure Abby will enjoy it!

I hope you'll go visit the FBW blog to get all the details for this special Flutter By Wednesday. You won't want to miss out and we want to see your fabulous creations!! Be sure to wish Danni a very happy birthday -I know I hope all her wishes come true!! Good luck!!!

Supplies:

Stamps: In My Heart, Happily Grateful and Thinking of You (all from The Angel Company)

Papers: KI Memories, Copic Caboodle Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Jardin Moss Palette Pad

Other: Copics, Crystal Stickles, Heart Nestabilities, Crystal Brads