Hope Your Day is Wonderful

 You know how tempting it is to use "NEW STUFF" when it knocks on your door. Well, I had to use two new things and I had leftover paper for the cup, to boot.  KARMA!

Supplies:
My Favorite Things Cafe All Day

My Favorite Things Lots of Leaves Cover up Die-namics

Creative Expressions Hope Your Day is Wonderful sentiment

Cup is made from left-over paper

Either Copic G40 and/or G21 used on the leaves

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Gloss - Caribbean Ocean

Paper in my scrap pile - background

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes w option of rain (no rain here)

Crafty Catz  "Anything Goes w/optional twist of Spring Colours"

Polkadoodle's Craft Challenge "Anything Goes" #12

Digi Choosday - "Anything Goes" #12 

We Love 2 Create  "Anything Goes" #3

The Rainbow Bridge

I didn't have a card for a friend whose pet had passed away, so when I received my order of dies, I wanted to put together a card with the rainbow bridge.  I had some paper from an envelope with the crisscross pattern, so I stamped directly onto this paper with the "Big Post Card" wooden stamp, which is very old, but still occupies a spot in my heart and stamp drawer.  LOL

I know this isn't the happy rainbow card, but I think we all have a friend who's wonderful animal friend has passed away.

Supplies:

Hero Arts Big Post Card (S5665) - years old, but a favorite
My Favorite Things Rainbow Bridge
My Favorite Things Pet Silhouettes Die-namics
Nuvo Crystal Drops Liquid Mercury & Gloss Ebony Black
Sentiment (already in my cut pile)
Copic markers for the rainbow bridge
Inside envelope paper
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Stay Crafty with a Blog Named Hero - "over the rainbow"
Park Hopping My Happy Place - theme park in New Zealand - Rainbow's End 
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - "Anything Goes"

It's All About the Scarves

I had to use a new stamp and die set right away!

I'm not sure why I wanted these cute guys to be on clouds, but I bypassed the snow drifts for the clouds and I just think snowmen deserve to be on clouds.  I had this ECD fence on my table and decided to use it too.  I almost threw this piece away.  I did want to glue it on the inside of the card, but put the glue on the back of the fence by mistake and just went with it.  I think it turned out so cute, much cuter than it seems to show here.   I fussy cut them out because I put the matching dies in the wrong bundle and can't find them yet.  LOL  I had precut some holiday sentiments, so I'm not sure what die I used.

Supplies:
Rubbernecker In Case You Get Cold stamp set (matching die here)

My Favorite Things Outside the Box Level Up Die-namics

Elizabeth Craft Designs Slimline Adventure Edges (fence)

Whimsy Gnome for the Holidays set (sentiment "let it snow")

Copic markers

Kaisercraft Christmas Wishes paper (years old)

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges
Christmas Kickstart Challenge (Wrapped Up for Christmas) #72

Christmas Cards All Year Long all Xmas (3 Snowmen)

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes #49

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" #98

Sparkles Forum Christmas Challenge  "Christmas Warm Winter Clothes" for snowmen

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) #48 - new stamp set (snowmen)
Park Hopping My Happy Place - themed parks - Disneyworld's Blizzard Beach where it's always winter 

 

A Julia Spiri Pirate with Attitude! Meet Madison

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists.

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 runs from March 15th through April 12th, 

2:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

There is a grayscale image from Julia Spiri - a pirate with attitude, for sure!  I think she looks quite cute in green tones and isn't March the "wear'in of the green"?  I'm sending this to my granddaughter, just because I think it's so cute.  

Supplies:
Julia Spiri Madison
Spellbinder Nested Ovals
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles
Altenew Enamel Dots Green Meadows
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Mix It Up Challenge Anything Goes Crafty Friends Different themes 
SheepSki Designs - #73  
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) #49 - first time using this image
Gem of a Challenge - "Anything Goes"     
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge "Anything Goes"

Classic Design - ATG    

Card Chain Reveal For February

It's time for another reveal for the Card Chain Challenge!

We had the following choices in our challenge:

 I thought a snow globe could contain anything and so it does.  I know it's a bit crazy, but I really like it - who makes a lavender snow globe with elephants?  Yes, I did!  I know I've used these cute elephants quite a bit, but I really do love them.  I figured crafting DOES make everything better.  Picked "Hearts" as my challenge, making the heart balloon my "heart".

Supplies:
Poppy Stamps Cabin Snowglobe Pop up Easel Craft Die set

My Favorite Stamps BB Adorable Elephants Stamps and Die-namics

UNK sentiment stamp

Copics markers

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

DL. ART "Anything Goes (enter once per day) 

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes (monthly 1st thru 27th)

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes"

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #67

We Love 2 Create "Anything Goes" Challenge #2

The Paper Funday - "Anything Goes" 

March Greetings on Morgan's Artworld

The March Challenge for Morgan's Artworld is "Anything Goes" March 1st to March 27th.

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

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook

I think this lovely fairy would look fantastic in any color you decided to color her.  Those wings are fantastic.  She is a wonder.  I've pre-cut sentiments from different sets and used this "Thank you" from my stash.

Supplies:
Morgan's ArtWorld at Creative Art Design Studio Fairy Greyscale

Birch Press Design String Art Nativity Star 

Copic markers

I don't know what sets the "Thank you" or die cut are from

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #67

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes

We Love 2 Create "Anything Goes" Challenge #2

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything Goes" #109

The Paper Funday - "Anything Goes" 

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff #48

March is Blowing in with Scrapflower Estudio!

Scrapflower Estudio is Die Cut Divas' Sponsor for March.

The prize is the winner's choice of 4 digi stamps.

I was drawn to this image.  I recall seeing Rosie The Riveter on a poster my mother had and this reminded me of her, strong and independent.  This image celebrates International Women's Day on March 8.  I really enjoyed working with her.  She just became available last month and this is my first time using this image.  I've included Rosie the Riveter below my card so you can see why this image evoked that memory. 

Rosie The Riveter during World War 1.  See the raised arm.

This poster was part of the national propaganda campaign during World War 1 in the United States to enlist women in the workforce.

Supplies:
Scrapflower Estudio Woman Power Girl
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles

Altenew Enamel Dots Green Meadows pack

Card stock in my stash

Sentiment is Hero Arts, I believe (pre-cut in my stash)
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #67

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes

We Love 2 Create "Anything Goes" Challenge #2

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything Goes"

The Paper Funday - "Anything Goes" 

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff #48

A Hero Arts Month to Play

The Challenge at Die Cut Divas for February is:

Add some GOLD 

(heat embossing, foiling, gold pen, gold thread, gems/sequins/enamel dots...) and you only have up to 9:00 p.m. Pacific time to enter the challenge, so finish up 

Hero Arts' Prize is a $50 gift certificate WOW! 

I actually have the stamp and matching die cuts from a long time ago and even had a couple colored, but now you can buy the digital version and make these cute elves any size you want.

 I changed some buttons and collars to gold and made a gold reinforcement label for this tag.  I swiped an ink pad across the tag three times and then just put it aside wondering how I was going to continue.  I actually had no gold in, markers, pens or embossing powders and so I bought a gold Pilot marker to add gold touches.  I had Wink of Stella and opened a new brush.  I was just going to add some to the bottom, but I pushed too hard and a glob, yes, a GLOB squirted out on the bottom of the tag.  I think you can tell where that happened, so I just brushed it across and up and up and up the whole tag.  It's very glittery in person and I really love it.  It will go on a Christmas gift this year.  LOL

Close up of the glitter and yes it does glitter gold!

Supplies:

Hero Arts Christmas Elves Printables

Hero Arts  Tag Infinity Dies
Hero Arts Ombre Ink Pad (Light Ruby to Royal Red)

Versafine onyx black ink pad (sentiment)

Memento Tuxedo Black ink (stamping the elves)

Copic paper

Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  

Fab an Funky - #567 - For a Child

Peace on Earth Xmas "Always Christmas #34

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - #97

Here in Sacramento - Storytelling Festival

Check out the Sacramento Valley Storytelling Festival!  
May 20, 2023

I'll try to keep you updated on events as the time draws near.

If you're a storyteller, this event is for you. Put it on your planner now.

February with Julia Spiri

 Worldwide Crafters and Colorists.

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 runs from February 15th through March 12th, 

2:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

I have not one, but two cards to show you.  There are two images, one grayscale and one regular line.

 I used the regular image here which allowed for a quite addition of one color to this elegant beauty's hair.

I used the grayscale image below, which allowed me to add more color to this Elegant Beauty.

I am so happy with both cards.

Supplies:

Julia Spiri Elegant Beauty

Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

1st Card

My Favorite Things Elegant Stitched STAX

2nd Card

QuicKutz Nesting Rectangles

Scrap Paper

Unsure of exactly where the sentiment is from or the die cut.

I'm entering the following chalenges:

Paper Funday Challenge  #50 Anything Goes 

Love to Craft Challenge “Always Anything Goes”

Mix It Up Challenge Blog "Anything Goes” w opt twist

DL. ART "Anything Goes"
A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes 2-2023 Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" #108

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - (digital image - brand new)

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #67

Card Chain Challenge Reveal for January

 My Reveal for the Card Chain Challenge for January.

I think you can tell what theme I chose - yes, elephants.  I think this is just the cutest set and have used it for my granddaughter's birthday card and I think it works out well as just a happy card to send someone.  The first picture is shot straight on, while in the second shot, the card is laid against a toaster oven. LOL

I do have to tell you the green lawn is actually the snow drifts die, but I think it works out well as a green meadow or lawn.

A better picture of the inside of the card

Supplies:
My Favorite Things BB Adorable Elephants

My Favorite Things Shadow Box Die-namics

My Favorite Things Outside the Box Snow Drifts Die-namics

Copic markers

Scrap papers from my stash

Vagabond die cut machine

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes”

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt twist (no opt twist here)

DL. ART "Anything Goes 

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes"

February and Hero Arts

The Challenge at Die Cut Divas for February is:

Add some GOLD 

(heat embossing, foiling, gold pen, gold thread, gems/sequins/enamal dots...)

This is the first time I'm using the Hero Arts "You're Magical" stamps and I am somewhat surprised by how well I liked this simple card.  I knew I wanted some stars for the background and I stamped and die cut a number of the messages that come with this set.  I used the cloud die cut, trimmed it and the sentiment die cut with gold Smooch ink  I hadn't opened the bottle for YEARS, and try as I might, I just couldn't get it to mix, so I scraped the sides and finally created the effect I liked and dotted the sky with bits of gold.  I put the cloud and sentiment pieces on double sided foam tape and laid them out on the sky, moved them around a bit until I was satisfied with the design.  Once finished, I thought it looked like stars were raining down from the cloud.   

 (thank you to my team mate Linda for lots of die cuts from the coordinating die set and for the entire stamp set)

Supplies:
Hero Arts You're Magical stamp set (Thank you Linda)
Hero Arts You're Magical Bundle
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles die
Lily of the Valley (LOTV) digital Clouds Part 2 #10 background
Smooch - gold - hasn't been re-opened in years
Pilot gold marker extra fine point

I'm entering the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge “Always Anything Goes”

Mix It Up Challenge Blog "Anything Goes” w opt twist

DL. ART "Anything Goes"

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encoree - "Anything Goes" We Love 2 Create "Anything Goes"

February Challenge for Morgan's Artworld

 The February Challenge for Morgan's Artworld is "Anything Goes" February 1st to Februrary 27th.

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

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook

I made a Shadow Box card with this lovely creature.  I've had her since 2015 and never printed her out before.  So glad I did.

Supplies:

Morgan's Artworld Orchis Last Enchanter
My Favorite Things Shadow Box Die-Namics

Elizabeth Craft Designs Best Wishes - no longer available at ECD

Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (monthly on the 1st)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt twist (monthly on the 1st)

DL. ART "Anything Goes (monthly 1st of a month)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes (monthly 1st thru 27th)

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes"

Goodbye to Lawn Fawn at Die Cut Divas

I hope the new year has given you
a good start and inspiration for the rest of the year. 

The Die Cut Divas challenge will end at 9:00 p.m. Pacific time, so I hope you hop on over to enter the challenge.  

I'm quite envious of the prize, so good luck to you all!  
Lawn Fawn's Prize is a $25 gift card.

I really love this card.  It turned out exactly as I hoped. I watched the YouTube video to put together the Platform die, which was so easy to follow.  The die is not that hard to put together, really, just knowing where to glue the sections needs to be followed for best results.  

I colored all the critters, bow, hearts, leaves and flowers which were already die cut by Cindy.  I die cut a piece of Window Plastic in a circle and trimmed it into about a 3/4th circle to fit at the very back of the platform.  I find the Window Plastic is a sturdy film for such a backing.  I decorated to my heart's content, even sticking some of the flowers and mouse on the plastic.  You can cover the back with the tops of the flower if you wish to hide any glue dots.  

I don't want to give this away! But I will... sniff, sniff.   LOL

Seen from slightly above

Close-up from 2nd row to the back

Supplies:

Lawn Fawn Platform Pop-up dies from Cindy

Lawn Fawn set Dandy Day clear stamps & dies from Cindy

Judikins Embossable Window Plastic

Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Love To Scrap Challenge (always Anything Goes) #159

Love to Craft Challenge “Always Anything Goes”

Mix It Up Challenge Blog "Anything Goes” w opt twist

We Love 2 Create  mixed media (I hope this comes under mixed media)

First Christmas Card of the Year

 I never would have thought of making my background with the rays of a sun, but the Christmas Kickstart Challenge made me think outside my little box.   had some time yesterday to cut out the dies I needed and do most of the card, but still had to choose sentiments today and final touches.  
Sounds like a beauty contest?  

I'm not sure if the stenciled backdrop makes this feel like Winter, but it certainly will brighten any one's Winter Blues!  

Supplies:
Poppy Stamps Cabin Snow Globe Pop Up Easel craft die

Elizabeth Craft Designs Die Set - (unknown name of Winter words) brrrrrr

Not sure of the brand for the Warm Wishes sentiment

Copic marker R27 on cabin

Stickles - Diamond

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Christmas Kickstart Challenge - stencils or masking #70

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) #48

Peace on Earth Xmas "Always Christmas & Anything Goes" #32

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes" w/opt twist

Sparkles Forum Christmas Challenge  "Always Christmas #144 Sparkle/Glitter

FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE BLOG!  Anything Goes Winter

Steampunk All The Way with Julia Spiri

 Worldwide Crafters and Colorists.

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 runs from January 15th through February 12th, 

2:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

There is a grayscale image and a line image included in the digi stamp set.  I used the regular image here in Card #1 and I do like the way it turned out.  I can see just about any color used for skin and blouse.  The other elements are from other dies to enhance the shadow box card.

Card #2

I printed out two images, this one is the grayscale and printed slightly larger than the first image.  I was into lavenders and gave that a whirl.  I used three dies that I thought would go with a steampunk image and ta da!  

Have fun with your images and stamp your own personality with them.

Supplies Card #1

Julia Spiri Steampunk
My Favorite Things Shadow Box Dia-namics
Memory Box Mini Gears (old die set)

Elizabeth Craft Designs Metal Dies Props 1 (old set)
Elizabeth Craft Designs Steampunk Charms (old set)

Copics markers

Vagabond die cut machine

Supplies Card #2
Julia Spiri Steampunk

Elizabeth Craft Designs Metal Dies Stitched Rectangles

Elizabeth Craft Designs Metal Dies Props 1 (old set - gear)
Elizabeth Craft Designs Steampunk Charms (old set - glasses & bow tie)

Copics markers

Wink of Stella on lavender die cuts

Vagabond die cut machine

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Paper Funday Challenge  #49 Anything Goes  (no optional twist here)

Love to Craft Challenge “Always Anything Goes”

Mix It Up Challenge Blog "Anything Goes” w opt twist

DL. ART "Anything Goes"

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes 1-2023

Crafts Galore Encoree - "Anything goes" #107

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - (digital image - brand new)

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #66
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge "Anything Goes" # 198