Long distance thanks!

Well, I am killing two birds with one stone, actually 3 in a way. This is a card to enter the Paper Sundaes challenge which to use circles, this is also a long distance thanks to my friend Elaine as we have sent each other goodies in the mail but have never managed to send a card along except for christmas and since she isn't actually getting the card I can pass it along when needed. How's that for multi-tasking?

This is a pure innocence stamp she sent me recently. I have to say when I first started making cards I didn't care for the little girls but they have actually grown on me and now I thing they are pretty darn cute! Not so with Tilda's Patty so don't ask! The circle paper is a from a christmas pad from last year and the edging is a MS punch. The doily is from Michaels and she is colored with copics. Well, stay warm and enjoy your weekend and have a cup of tea for me cause I gotta work! Someone has to support this hobby!

Another TGF image

Happy cold and windy Wednesday huh? We got about 4 inches of snow last night and the wind is blowing to beat the band. Even my UPS man isn't braving it and that is saying a lot in Pennsylvania. This is my card for TGF's sketch challenge this week. I have used this gorgeous sparkly embossed black paper on my image but unfortunately I have no idea where I bought it and it was already cut up so I must have thrown out the description part awhile ago. I cut my flowers out of some felt from Giant Dwarf off of etsy (nice felt and very reasonable) and edged them with some stickles. I also put clear stickles on the flower in her hair then added some red and tried to swirl it around. Looked pretty good til I accidentally stuck my finger in it. I tried to go a little retro with her and give her red hair which didn't turn out too bad but not sure about the red mouth. She is also still looking a little pale so may have to change my skin technique. May have to give this to my best friend Missy who is italian. She is having surgery next week and the open mouth would fit her to a tee. Now if only I could make her arms move to like Missy does when she is talking it would be perfect!

Ok, gonna grab my cup of tea and a cookie and head back into the craft room. The dishes will be there when I get to them!

stampin bella challenge

Happy Saturday peeps! Managed to get a card done today and I have to say it came together pretty easily. The face looks a little washed out in the picture but I think it is good in real life, but I will double check just to make sure. Sometimes you look at an image so long you don't notice things until you post them. I really like this paper but can't remember who it is by, I got it as a sampler pack and the balloons have a little glitter on them. I figured this would be a good general card, birthday, just because or even get well. Love these images from stampin bella, I have quite a few of them and spent last night stamping out a bunch of images so I have them ready to go.

I did use a bow in the corner which is unusual for me cause I never like how they look on my cards but I think this one is okay, not too big or distracting. Happy with the hair too, it has 6 different colors in it and I think I am finally finding some technique I am pleased with. Ok, gonna go work on my next one, TGF I think...

Multi challenge card!

Evening everyone! Almost to hump day thank heavens! Pretty sad we have only been back to work for 2 days and I am already looking forward to the weekend. I made this card up a couple of days ago for a couple of challenges. TGF of course, Simon says stamp and show, Paper sundaes and papertake weekly. I am trying to enter more challenges this year, so far so good!  I used a variety of papers from my scraps and copics to color, she has some glitter around the edges of the image and on her skirt and a few roses from wild orchid crafts. Not wild about how the sentiment came out but just one of the things I will work on.

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/01/simon-says-stamp-and-show-your-newest.html
http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/01/paper-sundaes-challenge-50-something.html
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ and http://www.tgfllc.com/galleria/showgallery.php?cat=1004

Great new use for cards, please check it out!

Craft It Forward Blog Release


Craft for Charity – and a chance to win $500!

I wanted to let you know about a really cool charity movement that Scrapbooks etc. magazine has just launched! It’s called Craft It Forward and it’s a great way to use your passion for
crafting to make a difference in YOUR community. A handmade card can bring smiles to kids in
crisis, a fun banner can brighten the day of adults in residential facilities and a bookmark can
encourage someone learning to read.

Here’s how it works: throughout 2011, visit the Craft It Forward website each month for a new
downloadable pattern and suggested recipients. Make the project and donate it to a charity that is
near and dear to your heart. Then, add your story to the Craft It Forward gallery for a chance to
win $500 in cash and a $500 donation to a charity! They’ll be looking for stories to feature in the
magazine and on the website, too.

So join me and Craft It Forward throughout 2011.

For more information, visit the Craft it Forward website: www.scrapbooksetc.com/craftforward

Mo manning challenge

Post number two in one day, my year is off to a great start! This is a mo manning image I colored up for my niece for her 4th birthday. I tried using more pastel colors as I have seen some beautiful images colored that way, makes for great contrast. I am happy with this card but would love to slap a flower or something on it but hate to cover up the background paper cause it is so pretty and since I am mailing it I am trying to keep it rather flat.

I did use some prismacolor pencils to do a little blue shading around the image but it doesn't look like much. I guess trying something new I go for less is more to begin. Ok, that is it for tonite, watching the penguins game but it gives me a headache trying to follow that darn puck all over the ice!

1st Card of the new Year

Happy New Year everyone! Hope everyone is safe and well and the santa was good to you and yours. This is my first card for the year and unfortunately it is for a friend at work that is moving onto another job. Good luck Andrea but we will miss you! I used some bright cheery colors and I thought the bus image was a good one for this type of card. One of my intentions (sounds more realistic than resolution) this year is to enter more challenges so I will have to check around and see where I can put this one.

Well, back to the craft room as I am finishing up a card for my nieces birthday. I am trying some softer colors, inspired by my friend Elaine, so we will see how it goes. God Bless!