Brrr....it's Cold Outside at TPS

Hi everyone,

It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter where the theme is "Brrr...it's cold outside".  

We would like to see blue, silver and white on your creations.

I've used a winter favourite of mine called "The Beautiful Skier"

available here in the shop. 

Coloured with Copics and Marianne Dies used

along with MB Sentiment Die

Star dust stickles used on the edges.

 

As always there is a wonderful prize for the winner

this week...hope you can play along.

 

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

 

A Snowflakes Promise Challenge #10 

Inky Chicks Challenge #59 - Christmas 

Unicorn Challenge #3 - Christmas is Coming

Where the Heart Is Challenge #3 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

 

Cutie Pie Challenge Refresher

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well. 

Today my card share is to give you a little inspiration for the current challenge running at 

The Cutie Pie Challenge #93 

where the theme is "Simply", Cute & Christmassy

Our lovely sponsor this week is Di's Digi Downloads 

 

 I've coloured with Copics a cute image from Di's Digi called Percys Presents

available in the Christmas section of the shop.

For my CAS design I used lots of white space with a computer generated sentiment.

Frame cut using a MFT perforated square frame die

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge #157 - Christmas Critters

Alphabet Challenge - T is for tis the Season

ABC Christmas Card Challenge - W is for Wild Thing
Di's Digi Design Challenge - Tic Tac Toe ( die cut, digi image, hand colouring)

Thanks for stopping by today and if you have time please join us

with your simple cute Christmas designs.

hugs,

A Special Thank You Challenge #152

Hi everyone,

I hope you've had a good week and are looking forward to an even better weekend.

Today starts a new challenge at

 Fussy and Fancy Friday 

 where our lovely, talented Lozzy is the host. 

 She has chosen "Thankful" as the theme this week.

We are sponsored by

Sweet Lilac Flowers

&

Fresh Brewed Designs

No colouring on my card today, just die cuts, die cuts and more die cuts

with a bit of lace and pearl detail thrown in.  I've been working with Christmas colours lately so

thought it was time for a little pastels.  I do love pink and cream together.

This is one of those cards that looks so much better in hand.

Since the Spellbinder die I've used is produces a 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 inch square,
 in order to get a coloured panel behind it that showed a border,
 I needed to make a 6 1/4 in square card base. 

 This presented a problem when my cardstock is only12 x 12 in. so I improvised.  

 I cut the front piece at 6 1/4 in x 7  1/4 in. and scored the 7 1/4 inch side at 6 1/4.   

This left me with a 1 inch tab at the the side where I could attached the back 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in piece.

I ran the tab thru my Big Shot using SB A2 Scalloped Border, attached a left over strip of pink

cardstock then attached this to the back panel.

Whooo...still with me after all that!  Here is what I used.

Spellbinder Lovin Diamonds Die for the base, attached with pop dots

Spellbinder A2 Tranquil Moments die cut twice and then cut in half

Spellbinder A2 Devine Eloquence die cut added to the center with pop dots

Cream lace on each side then a pearl strip added to the center.

Finished with an organza flower and satin bow.

Sentiment stamped using one of JustRite Christmas Labels Twenty stamps

cut using Spellbinder Labels Thirteen die

Would like to enter the following challenges:

The Crafty Addicts Challenge #4 - Use Die Cuts

2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes 

Please stop by the blog if you can and see the fabulous inspiration from

my very talented and lovely team mates.  Hope to see you playing along.

hugs,

A little CAS for Fab'n'Funky Challenge #281

Hi everyone,

I hope you're enjoying the week so far.  It's been very quiet on my blog lately. 

 I've been busy with not much time to craft but thank goodness for DT requirements,

which brings me to the new challenge starting today at 

Fab'n'Funky

Our host this week is the lovely Ginny who has chosen "Clean and Simple" as the theme.

We are sponsored by Dr.Digi House of Stamps who generously supplied the DT

with digi's of their choice.  On my card I've used a pre-coloured image called

Saucer Head, available here.

  I loved this free sentiment from TLC and thought it would work

perfectly with this creature.  SU certainly celery is the paper used for the frame.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simply Papercrafts Challenge #17 - ATG
 

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

 

Layers

Hi everyone,

It's time for a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter

and the theme is "Layer on Layer"

My card today features a new digi called Autumn Enchantment found here in the shop. 

I've coloured her using Copics.  My favourite tree in the fall is the Red Maple. The leaves

turn to a wonderful burgundy colour and this is what I was going for when colouring

her dress.  The leaves were cut from a piece of DP and some were cut with sizzix dies.

As always there is a wonderful prize for the winner this week.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Boots Challenge - Autumn

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - November

Thanks for stopping by today and if you get a chance, please stop by the

blog and see the beautiful inspiration from my team mates.

hugs,

Christmas @ Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

I hope you are having a good week.  

I'm scheduling my post as always and keeping fingers crossed all goes as planned.  

We are expecting a storm, the remnants of hurricane Patricia 

that could cause power outages from heavy winds and rain. 

I do hope everyone says safe and out of harms way.

Today starts a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky and our host is the lovely Wends. 

and the theme is my favourite "Christmas" 

We are sponsored by the wonderful Inky Impressions who generously

supplied us with our choice of digi to use for the challenge.

I chose to colour the very cute digi called "Marleigha's Reindeer" available here.

I coloured Marleigha with polychromos and used copics on the reindeer.

The DP is from my stash. The corner fern is my favourite Marianne Designs die.

The string of lights is a Cheery Lynn die #B131 and the sentiment is LOTV.

Glossy accents added to the holiday lights.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Snowflakes Promise Challenge #8 - Anything Goes
Cheery Lynn Designs CH# 208 - Anything Goes

Christmas Card Challenges #45 - Anything Goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round October Challenge

Merry Monday Christmas Challenge - #177  Christmas Lights & Glitter 

Thanks for stopping by.  

hugs,

Halloween at TPS

Hi all,

Today starts a new Challenge at The Paper Shelter where the theme is "Halloween".

The are so many fabulous images available at TPS that are perfect for this time of year.

My card share today features the composition from a new digi  called "A Beauty to Die For" 

and is available here.   Your purchase at The Paper Shelter  always includes

One Digital Stamp, One Coloured Stamp, One Matching Paper and One Composition

Such a wonderful selection...all included in the purchase price.

When I saw this beautifully coloured image I knew I had to make a card with her.

I created a gray frame using Martha Stewart cobweb punch set.

Added cheesecloth that I'd coloured using TH Black Soot Distressed Ink 

and placed it underneath the image, then stacked it onto gray then black layers.

I cut in black cardstock a MB Twiggy Tree and MB Woodland Branch  

Sentiment created in Word using ARCANUM Font

As always there is a wonderful prize for the winner, especially if you use a TPS image.

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges #117 - Halloween 

The Paper Girls #90 - Halloween

Try it On Tuesday - It's Frightening 

Thanks for stopping by today,

hugs,

 

....another Christmas Card!

Hi everyone,

I hope you are well.  We had a lovely weekend with lots of chores accomplished outside.

It's always sad to put away the outdoor furniture though..but it's time.  

I've another Christmas card for you today. I hope you are not getting tired of seeing them

 but they really are my most favourite to make and I never seem to have enough when the season arrives.

I've copic coloured Skater Wryn from Tiddly Inks Stamps

The Curved Merry Christmas die is from MB, as well as the Frosty Border used at the top.

The tree is a favourite from Marianne Designs and the design paper is from LOTV

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Gem of A Challenge #155 - Spots and or stripes 

Tis The Season TTS53 - Skates and Snow

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

 

Gotta love this fella...

Hi everyone,

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

We woke up to frost on the rooftops this morning...brrr was it cold!

I gave in and turned the heat on so we are toasty warm now.

My card share today is using an Art Impression stamp that I knew I needed...yes needed.

Love everything about him but especially the bells that ring when you tweek the oval.....so here he is.

The image is from the Bells Ring Set #4682 and comes with 3 stamps and a die to cut out the oval.

The background is Winter Cabin Landscape Die from MB and the trees are an old stand by for me from Marianne Dies.   The sentiment is part of the set and cut using MFT Stitched Tag die.

DP - Lawn Fawn Lets Bokeh in the Snow

Coloured with Copics:

R89, R29, R27, R24

G99, G94, F21

BG02, BG000, BG0000

I would like to enter the following challenges:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown -   Wild Woods

Crafting with Friends Challenge  #8- ATG

Crafty Catz Challenge #297 - ATG 

Daring Cardmakers - Thank you for the music 

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

hugs,

Halloween

Happy Friday everyone,

I hope you've had a good week.

Today starts a new challenge at

Fussy and Fancy Friday

and our lovely host Gunn-Eirill has chosen "Colour Choice" as the theme

The colours are Orange, Black and Purple of which you must use at least 2 on your creation.

Our wonderful sponsor this week is The Ribbon Girl

I coloured up a new image from Mo's Digital Pencil called "Hold on to your Hat"
available here.

 DP is Graph 45 

Burlap and ribbon from my stash

Coloured with Copics

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #142 - Halloween Sentiment
Crafting by Designs Challenge - Halloween \
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge 41 - Witches, Ghouls & Gobblins
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #256 - Anything Goes with Fall colours

Moving Along with the Times Challenge - 6 -Halloween
Simon Wednesday Challenge - Colour Inspiration

Thanks for stopping by.  If you get a chance please drop by the challenge blog

 and see the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

hugs,

Think Square...

Hi everyone,

I hope your week is going well.

Today starts a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky 

and I am fortunate enough to be the host this week.

I've chosen a very simple theme.  "Make it Square" 

Our sponsor is Lacy Sunshine so I've coloured up an image I had in my stash called

 Maddie, Hobo Clown

Details:

Coloured with Copics:

Pinks: R85, RV83, RV81, RV10

Grays:N5, N3, N1, N0

Eyes: B97, B93

Skin: E11, E21, E00, E000, E04, R20, R11

DP - Recollections

Ribbon from my stash

Rhinestones from the Dollar Store

Gray panel embossed using SB Tudor Rose Card Front Die

Tag - SB Tudor Rose Card Front

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Boots Challenge - Pink

Creative Card Crew 98 - Ribbon

LTSCB #63 - Ribbon or Lace 

OLLCB Challenge #191 - Pretty in Pink

Use you Stuff Challenge 195 - Ribbon

Thank for being here today.

hugs,

Pretty in Pink at The Cutie Pie Challenge

Hi everyone,

I apologize for being so late with my post today.  I totally forgot it was Monday!! 

 We had our Thanksgiving feast yesterday and with our grand fur babies visiting for a week,

 I'm totally off my game.

and this is my first post as a new DT member of The Cutie Pie Challenge too!! 

The theme for Challenge #92  is Pretty in Pink with two fabulous sponsors

Bunny Zoes Crafts

 and

Crafty Sentiment Designs

I chose to colour a sweet image from Crafty Sentiment Designs called

Primrose Baby Sitting, available here.

 Details:

Shape is a SB Grand Calibur Labels One die

 Lace panels are a Cheery Lynn French Flair Doily Stacker Die

Baby Die - Marianne Designs

Words created using Quickutz dies

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - ATG

My Sheri Crafts Challenge #167 - Pretty & Pink

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #9 - Pink

Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week #41 - Use a Die Cut

Thank you for stopping by today and if you get a chance

please visit the challenge blog to see the beautiful inspiration from my team mates.

hugs,

Whoo...that pumpkin is heavy!

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a good week and are ready for the weekend.

We celebrate Thanksgiving the next 3 days, making it a busy one for us,

so Happy Thanksgiving to all my crafty Canadian friends.

Today I have a card using a Sassy Cheryl image called Max & His Prize Pumpkin

Coloured with Copics, leaves and burlap from my stash as well as the doily.

DP - Making Memories

Sentiment - Simon Says die

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T Challenge 332 - Autumn 

Crafting by Designs - Autumn

Pattie's Creations Challenge #115 - Fall

The Crafty Addicts Challenge #3

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ The Pumpkin Patch

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

TPS Challenge #222 ~ Xtravaganza

Good day everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter

and the theme for Challenge #222 is Xtravaganza...

so pile on those jewels, ribbons, lace and flowers.

I've Copic coloured "Autumn Love" available here.

I went with a monochromatic look in black & white..something a little different for me.

Details:

Copics: Hair, Umbrella, boots, shoes 100, W9, W7

Boys Coat  W9, W7, W6, W4

Girls Coat  C2, C1, C00

Girls Hair: E15, E43, E53

Boys Hair:  100, W9, W5

DP and black lace - MM Black Tie

White Frantage added to the edges of the image panel.

White laces from LOTV

Pearls - Recollections

SB Rose Creations die used for the flowers

Sentiment created in Word

TH playing card

There is a wonderful prize for the winner as always and if you use a TPS image

 you could win $30 to spend in the store.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #141 - ATG with twist of black 

Craft Your Passion Challenge #282  - ATG

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #80 

MarkerPOP Challenge #79 0 ATG

Pile it On Challenge #89 - (1 sentiment, 2 flowers, 3 types of lace)

Stamp & Fun = Creativity Challenge #263 - Monochromatic

Thanks for stopping by today. 

We'd love it if you checked out the challenge blog and see the wonderful

inspiration by my talented team mates.

hugs,

Dancing Bears.....

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all doing well and haven't caught this nasty cough 

that's been plaguing me for the last 3 weeks. I'm getting sick of hearing myself !

But I've kept myself busy as we have a lot of family members

 celebrating wedding anniversaries this month.

I was lucky enough to win a Di's Digi challenge a few weeks back and one of my

selection was this cute stamp called Ted's First Dance

that can be found in the Sale section.

I used Spectrum Noir markers to colour this pair.

Bears: TN3, 4, 5

Dress: BT5, 2

Suit coat: BG3, 5

Leaves:  CG4

Roses:  BP2, PL1

Sentiment from LOTV Vintage Labels occasions

Recollection Rhinestones 

DP - Craft Smith - mint pink

Kraft paper

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Di's Digi Design Challenge ~Animals acting like humans

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge  #157 - ATG

Lia Stampz Challenge #93 - Animals

2 Creative Chicks - ATG

The Sisters of Craft - October ATG

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,