Wednesday, September 29, 2021

A Little Christmas Santa to YOU too!

 Someone is going to get a small card or a great tag with their Xmas gift this year.  My little card measures 3 3/4" X 3 3/4" square.  I purchased the dies over 6 months ago, if not longer and just never used them until now.  My card:   ta da!

What a fun image to work with.

Supplies:
Whimsy image digital from Crissy Armstrong Collection "Tight Squeeze Santa"
Whimsy Starry Night digital Sky
Rubbernecker Stamps Nested RC Square Sm. Stitch
Elizabeth Craft Designs (star & centers) Sleight Gift Card Holder Pop-up
Elizabeth Craft Designs brrrrr from a Winter Word set (unable to find it)
Card stock from stash
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Christmas Kickstart Challenge - funny ho ho
Merry Little Christmas Challenge #38 - anything Christmas goes



Friday, September 17, 2021

Welcome to the Mushroom House At The North Pole

  I'll bet that title title put some fear into some of you wondering what a Mushroom House was doing at the North Pole.  I received my ECD Mushroom House and couldn't wait to work with it.  I've got a normal mushroom house done, but that has to wait, however my mind kept returning to the current challenge at Christmas Kickstart Challenge of Funny Ho, Ho! 

I hope you like this because I think it's so darn cute, I want to jump up and down, but I'm afraid I'll squish the house.  I wanted both Mr. & Mrs. Santa living here.  It's bright and cheery and fun.

Mushroom Xmas House with door open.

Elizabeth Craft Designs Mushroom House die
Elizabeth Craft Designs Igloo  (sign)
Elizabeth Craft Designs Cute Winter Sentiments 
Hero Arts From the Vault Mr. & Mrs. Santa stamp & cut set (not available)
Copic markers for the Santa couple & Y8 copic for the window pane
Distress ink (Vintage Photo for the sign)
Vagabond die cut machine.

I'm entering 
Creatalicious  "Anything Goes" # 219
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge  "Anything Goes" # 505
Dies R Us "Anything Goes" USING any die brand DRU sells

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Mid Month Reminder to Check Out Die Cut Divas and Morgan's Artworld

  The Die Cut Divas' challenge is sponsored by none other than Morgan's ArtWorld and the challenge for both challenge blogs is "Anything Goes". 

Challenge dates for Morgan's Artworld are September 1st to September 27th on Pacific Time.

Challenge dates for Die Cut Divas are September 1st through September 30th, closing at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

You can use any image or project you have created. For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at Creative Art Design Studio.  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/848616968526756/
Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook Group HERE!
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When I saw Linda's butterfly card posted September 1st, I was blown away by its beauty and I was inspired by her card to use the same image in my card.  I printed out a background I thought would complement the colors I used on my butterfly.  I colored the matting and sentiment with one of the deep blues I used on the Butterfly.  I am very happy with the results and hope you will enjoy coloring your own butterflies. You can see another card by Linda here.
Supplies:
Morgan's Artworld at Creative Design Studio Fae 18 (includes 4 butterflies)
Kat Scrappiness Embossed Edge Nesting Slimline die
Sunny Studio Scalloped Frame
Tonic Studios mini sentiment die set Cherish Every Moment
We Are 3 digital paper Mountain View (slimline papers)
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine


Tuesday, September 14, 2021

A Cute Dragon for World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

 World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

You MUST be a DT on any Design Team in the World to be eligible to enter this Challenge ~ New exception rule, this challenge is now open to any of Julia Spiri Facebook Members, and you are not required to be on a DT.

The challenge at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge runs from September 15th through October 12th, Sydney Time Zone 7:00 a.m. or if you're in California, like me, the challenge starts on a Tuesday, September 14, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight. 

I had a great time coloring this image and found a phrase I thought would fit a fun filled card for a friend of any age.  I guess I'm in somewhat of a blue stage this month and aqua became my dragon's go-to color.  
Julia Spiri Nanny Dragon
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles
Technique Tuesday Say it - Hugs
Copic markers
A little heart in my stash from a friend
Eyelet Outlet and Brads (enamel dots)
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Love to Craft Challenge #62 - “Always Anything Goes”
Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt Monochrome
A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore #91  - "Anything goes"
Crafty Creations #425 - "Anything Goes" 
The Corrosive Challenge - “Anything Goes”



Thursday, September 2, 2021

Card Chain Challenge Reveal for August's Exchange

 I'm always up for the Card Chain Challenge and you can sign up now for August, but you only have until August 6th.  You can sign up here.  We'd love to have you join us.  Card Chain Challenge always includes color, sketch, theme & product/technique options.  You can see August's options below and then my card.


I chose stamping with a Julie Nutting doll that I can't find anywhere to identify this little gal that has a letter in her hand, a 2014 design.  The background panel was made years ago and feels like I stamped and stenciled with distressed inks on a watercolor paper.  This is a mini slimline card and seems to be a great size for the smaller Julie Nutting dolls.   

Inside of card with leftover strip of the background panel on the outside.
Supplies:
Julie Nutting Doll (hand cut)
Hero Arts "Crafty friend's" wood block stamp (sentiment)
Kat Scrappiness Mini Slimline Embossed Edge Die
Kat Scrappiness Mini Slimline Diamond Wire & Wood Grain Frame Die
Little B "Handwritten" (sentiment - hi)
Kat Scrappiness Ice Ice Baby Enamel Dots
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Digi Choosday - "Anything Goes" 
Through The Craft Room Door “Anything Goes”
Colour Crazy - "Anything Goes" Week 34
Crafty Sentiments - "Anything Goes"
 








Wednesday, September 1, 2021

September with Morgan's Artworld

          The Die Cut Divas' challenge is sponsored by none other than Morgan's ArtWorld and the challenge for both challenge blogs is "Anything Goes". 

Challenge dates for Morgan's Artworld are September 1st to September 27th on Pacific Time.

Challenge dates for Die Cut Divas are September 1st through September 30th, closing at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

You can use any image or project you have created. For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at Creative Art Design Studio.  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/848616968526756/
Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook Group HERE!
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I've had this image since 2015 and I think this is the first time I've used it.  Using Word, I typed the quote and wrapped the digital image in front of the quote.  However, I didn't see the background was in gray until I printed everything out, but I thought I'd use the them anyway.  

Card # 1

Card # 2
Supplies:
Card # 1
Morgan Fitzsimons Old Roses Frame
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles
Copic markers E11, E13, G 14, G17, G21, Y00, Y11, Y13, Y38
Vagabond die cut machine
Sentiment is quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson
Card # 2
Morgan Fitzsimons Old Roses Frame
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles
Copic markers G 14, G17, G21, Y00, Y13,
Magenta stencil - (no name, but has lots of dots)
Vagabond die cut machine
Sentiment is quote from Oscar Wilde

I am entering the following challenges:
The Corrosive Challenge - # 8 -“Anything Goes”
Love to Craft Challenge # 62 - “Always Anything Goes”
Mix It Up Challenge Blog # 53 - Anything Goes”
DL. ART  "Anything Goes 
A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore - # 91 - "Anything goes"
Crafty Creations  #425 - "Anything Goes"