Tons of Fun!

Happy Thursday everyone!  I have a card I'd like to share with you using one of the digi's  my niece drew up.  Isn't this just the cutest elephant ever??  She is called Tons of Fun Ellie.  Right now you have a chance to get this set for free!  She comes in color version as well. The sentiment that comes with it is on the inside of my card  that you'll notice in the second photo.  Sorry that photo is a bit blurry :(  

To get this cute set, all you need to do is follow the sketch over at Sketches by Carly and link your card there and you'll be emailed this cutey!  Here is a  peek of the sketch...

How about that for a sketch huh??  Remember you can substitute the shape and also the blobs for whatever you'd like.  I turned the sketch sideways so Ellie would fit!  

For my blobs, I cut little strips of card stock and folded them accordian style, and that's about it.  I hope you'll take this challenge as we would love to see what different kinds of things you can come up with, and I'm sure Carly would be thrilled as well.   Thank you so much for dropping by today, please check back here tomorrow for a special surprise *Ü*

What's Shakin'?

Good Evening!  This is a short post, but I'd like to show you this card I made using one of Doodle Pantry's newer released images.  This is from the Crazy Cravings set.  I made it look as if  it's a strawberry milk shake, (just thought you might like to know that..lol) .   For my card, I used design paper from Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients kit.  The sketch I used is one that my niece, Carly of Sketches by Carly,  drew up and is being sponsored by The Craft's Meow!!  So go check it out here.  That's about it for today.  See you back here this weekend as I'll have another card to show you.  Thanks for stopping by!!  Have a super weekend!

Ladybug Balancing Act!

Good Morning!!  Hope your week is going well.  Today I have a card I'd like to share with you using the freebie from Designed2Delight's progressive challenge.  This is called Ladybug Balancing Act.   If you didn't participate last week you can purchase it in the shop.  You will have until Thursday April 21 midnight to get your entry in...so HURRY!  Then you'll get next week's image free.

Also a reminder that the current  challenge going on over at Card Ideas is 'Let's hear it for the Guys'.   Faith has added several new images that would suit the guys perfectly.  Go check them out here.    You can also see some great inspiration using this image over at the Card Ideas blog. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you get the chance to play in this weeks challenges by Designed2Delight!!

Edited to add:  I'd like to mention that I used my niece's sketch for this card.  You can find it over at Sketches by Carly!  Thanks Carly, you do an awesome job with these sketches *Ü*

Wanna Have Lunch?

Happy Sunday!!  Today I have a card that showcases one of the more recent releases over at Doodle Pantry.  This one is called Watermelon Lunch .  It comes with 3 digi papers as well as an outlined and colored version.  I used the pre-colored version for my card today and the watermelon paper too.

The new releases that was scheduled for today has been postponed until Tuesday 22nd.  So be sure to check back then and see all the wonderful new sets. 

I decided to follow a sketch that my niece had made....Sketches by Carly!!  And here is her sketch...

Carly does a wonderful job at drawing up her sketches, Thanks Carly!!  If you ever need a sketch please hop on over to her blog and look at the many many sketches she has.  There's one going on now that is being sponsored  by Flutterby Wednesday.  Hurry, only 2 days left!

Well that's all for me today.  Have a great Sunday and enjoy the week ahead!! 

Angel Caroline {D2D} & A Sketch!

Hello Stampers!!  I have another card that I made for this weeks Designed 2 Delight progressive challenge.  This cute image is called Angel Caroline.  She came with flower and heart accessories and also with eyes open and shut...Thanks Faith!!  I made it just in time again..I meant to get this posted yesterday.  I think I'm working way to much!! 

I'm also entering this card in the Flutterby Wednesday challenge which is to use a sketch and/or the color green.  I chose to use just the sketch.  They are sponsoring Sketches by Carly and here is the sketch Carly came up with..

Remember to use a butterfly, fairy or an angel somewhere on your card. 

Well that's about it for me tonight!  I'll be back on Sunday with more from Doodle Pantry!  Hope you have a great weekend ahead and lots of time to create!!

Love Birds

Good afternoon stampers!!  I was so excited to see that the new challenge over a Doodle Pantry was up and underway.  Challenge #6 is ANYTHING LOVE.  Could be love as in friendship, love as in wedding or love as in Valentines!  You may use any companies digital images but it must be digital.  If you’d like to try a Doodle Pantry image, go here and you’ll see many cute freebies.  One lucky player will win a $10 Doodle Pantry store coupon and 3 players will be chosen as Top 3 in which they will receive 1 set of their choice.  So many chances to win!

It’s also new release day at Doodle Pantry!!  Yay.  I’ve seen so many cute cute sets and I can’t resist…I’m definitely getting some new digi stamps today.  The new gazebo will make a perfect card for my In-laws 50th wedding anniversary next week! 
For my card I used some dp that I bought at a local craft store and  I used the Doodle Pantry image called Love Birdies also used the latest sketch by Sketches by Carly take a looksy here…

Well that’s about all for me today..I’ll be back later this weekend for another card!   Have a great day *Ü*

Cupcakes n Roses

Welcome stampers to my blog!!  I have a card that I made for the Designed 2 Delight progressive challenge.   If you played in last weeks challenge then you got this one for free...isn't it a cutie.  

My sister Kris and I decided to make this a 'sister challenge', so it's also posted over at Double Delight challenges.   The challenge is to use the freebie image from Faith along with the new sketch from my niece Carly, Sketches by Carly.  And here is the sketch...

She did a fabulous job on this sketch..thanks Carly!!  Stay tuned for another sketch by Carly in a couple of weeks. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great week ahead.  Oh ya, sorry the pic is so blurry...I'm so going to get a new camera very soon!! 

Meet Fancy Marci!

Good Sunday Morning!!  Another cold, rainy day here in Washington!!  So I've been creating come cards using this new Fancy Marci from La La Land Crafts.  Isn't she just the cutes thing ever.  There is also Formal Luka too.  They both are available in digi form for a limited time, so hurry on over and pick them up.  

My sister Kris and I decided to make this a 'sister challenge'.  The challenge was to use this image, (she used Formal Luka) and the sketch from Carly's Sketches here.

It's a great sketch Carly, thanks.  BTW,  Gingerloft is sponsoring this sketch so hop on over and show Carly some love:)  She would really appreciate it. 

Now go on over to Kris' blog to see what she came up with using Formal Luka and Carly's sketch....But be worned, it's AMAZING!!

   Thank you so much for stopping by today!!  Enjoy your Sunday =)

Card Deets:
Stamps-   La La Land Crafts
Paper-  Cosmo Cricket Pixie-Licious....love that one!!
Punches-   Martha Stewart lace punch
Die Cuts-  Fancy corners by Cuttlebug
Accessories-  hand made flower, prima roses from M5D

Happy Birthday Carly!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLY!!

Today is my niece's 12th birthday.  So I would like to take a second and wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!   I made this card for her a couple weeks ago and waited to post it so she wouldn't see it.  Carly is a very talented young lady.  She has her own sketch blog Sketches by Carly where she draws up the sketches on her own.  She has like 16 already on her blog and they are all wonderful.  Thanks Carly, I can always count on you whenever I need something new.  

For my card, I used the digi from The Wild Flower Patch called 'Winter Dahlia'.  The sentiment is also from the WFP 'Birthday Sentiments'.  If you have some time, you should go take a peek at what's in the store,  there's some awsomely cute digis for every occasion.  There are rubber stamps available also if that's what you like. The dp is from Key Ingredients kit from Taylored Expressions.  Love those kits!!   For the sketch, I of course used Carly's sketch #15....

I encourage you to try one of her sketches and then link your card over on her blog here.  Next Friday there will be sponsored sketch, you won't want to miss that!!  Thank you for stopping by today, have a wonderful week, oh and again.....

Happy Birthday Carly *Ü*

DD17 - Twine or Rafia

Happy Saturday all!  Today is the beginning of another challenge week over at Double Delight!  This week the challenge will be to use the D2D image and also use Twine or Rafia.   Here is the image to use this week.  If you played last week then you got this image sent to you for free.  Isn't is just the cutest??

Faith has added another set that includes this cute bear to her store.   If you are a member, use the code to get 50% off making this set only $2.  WOWW!!  That's a super deal.  Just take a look at this...

So many different ways to use these images.  I can't wait to get started on my Thanksgiving cards.  Thank you so much Faith for these. 

For my card I used the dp from Taylored Expressions October Key Ingredients kit.  I absolutely love this kit, it's so great for fall.  I also used the sketch from Carly's sketches....

This is such a super sketch Carly..thanks a bunch!  If you'd like to play along, remember to link your card to both Double Delight and also D2D.  Thank you so much for stopping by, have a great weekend:)

DD15 - Color Challenge!

Good morning!   Today is the beginning of the Double Delights 15th Challenge.  I am the hostess this week and the challenge I chose was a color challenge.  I would like to see Blues & Greens along with this weeks designed 2 delight image on your project/card.  Isn't this a cutie...

If you like this image, wait til you see what Faith has put in her store.  It's a set called "Willow Whimsy"  to go along with this image.  Here it is..

Isn't this awsome??  Thank you Faith!  And if you're a member, you'll get a code for 50% off to make this cute set only $1.50, so hurry!!

For my card I found a tutorial at Beccy's Place.  This is called a Tunnel card.  Very easy and quick to put together.  Here is a pic of the inside of my card...

There are so many options for you to decorate the inside.  I took the freebie image and printed it out 3 times and punched them out using my circle nesties.   The left side I left blank a little for any writing I might want to do.  The sketch I used for the front is the new sketch from Carly.  This week, Glitterbabe is sponsoring her sketch, so be sure to enter for a chance to win 2 digis.   Here is her sketch..

Remember to link your card to Double Delights as well as Desinged 2 Delight so you can get next week's image free in your inbox!!   Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great weekend:)

DD12 - Operation Write Home Challenge

Happy Saturday everyone. Today we are doing something a bit different over at Double Delight Challenges. In honor of Operation Write Homes birthday, our challenge is to ...

use any Designed 2 Delight images
to make cards for our military heroes and then send them to one of their mailroom clerks at Operation Write Home. They will bundle them and send them off overseas. Your cards may be any theme (ie. birthday, anniversary, holiday, etc) .

Let's have fun with this one and shower our military heroes with cards that they can send home to their families and friends... or you may even send a note of encouragement to a hero him/herself! **NOTE: please enter as many NEW cards for this challenge as you'd like. EVERYONE who partipcates in this special challenge this week will be emailed this cutie called "Star Spangled Snowman", drawn up by Faith especially for our challenge!!

All the basic guidelines and rules will be available at the Double Delight Challenge Blog. Also be aware of the Holiday deadlines as they need to be mailed 6-8 weeks early. Those deadlines can also be found on the Double Delight challenge blog.

**Please note: This image is not the one you need to use to get next week's digi Free. We are deviating from our regular challenge this week. You will want to use your "SCAREDY CAT" digi this week in order to get next week's digi FREE! Please see Delightful Inspiration Blog to read more about D2D's progressive challenge freebie!

For my card I used the freebie that Faith is giving to everyone that participates in this OWH challenge. I also used the sketch from Sketches by Carly. Today starts a new sketch challenge that D2D is sponsoring for the month of September. One lucky winner will win a free digi from D2D store each week. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

*Remember to join in the D2D's "Scaredy Cat" challenge this week in order to get next week's digi FREE!!

DD11: Sew Beary Kind

Good Morning stampers!! Today is the start of another challenge over at Double Delight. Kris is our hostess for this week. After seeing what the image was from Faith of Delightful Inspiration, it was clear what the challenge should be. SEWING! Whether it's hand, machine or faux stiching, as long as there's some kind of sewing on your card. You must also use this cute image from D2D that you got for free if you played in last weeks progressive challenge. Isn't he a cutie?


For my card I used the newest sketch from Sketches by Carly. Designed 2 Delight is sponsoring Carly's sketches for the entire month of September. If you use this sketch, please link to her blog so she can see what you created with it. Also if you use this sketch and link to her blog, you'll have a chance to win a free digi from Faith, D2D.


Remember to link your D2D cards both at Double Delight as well as D2D. Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend *Ü*

Marci in Green!

Good afternoon! Hope everyone had a great Holiday weekend:) I have a card here that I'd like to share with you. I made card for several challenges, one being my niece's sketch challenge. D2D is sponsoring her for the month of September. Just use this sketch below and link to Sketches by Carly . One lucky winner will win a free digi from the Designed 2 Delight store. Carly win pick a winner on Thursday night Sept. 9, then a new sketch will be provided by Carly on Friday.

For my card, I used Carly's sketch along with this adorable La La Land Marci image. She is available in digi for a limited time only. Then Sept. 15, she along the others in the new line will be released in rubber. I also used the new Basic Grey 'Origins' paper pack. I love that paper, so pretty with the greens and yellows and browns. I added some dew drops, ribbon and some pearls to finish it off. Oh I also added some yellow stickles to the roses for some sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!!

Challenges I'm entering this card into...

Oh, Alice! - What makes you shine or Sparkle?
Sketches by Carly - Sketch
Alphabet Challenge - S is for Scallops
Stamp Something - Something Cute
Stampin' Royalty - Rhinestones and Pearls
Bee Crafty - Anything goes

DD10: Autumn is in the Air!!

Happy Saturday Stampers! Today starts another challenge over at Double Delight Challenges. I am hosting this week, and the challenge I have chosen is for us to use Fall colors on your card along with this image, Oak Wreath, from D2D, thanks Faith.

Isn't that a lovely image? I think it's perfect for the Fall season. I followed this sketch for my card. It's one that my lovely niece drew up. Carly has many sketches available for you to try. Sketches by Carly is where you'll find them.

Speaking of sketches, Faith from D2D has generously agreed to sponsor Carly's blog for the month of September. Each week, Carly will provide a sketch and you make a card with that sketch and link it here. At the end of each week, Carly will draw a winner and they will recieve a free digi from Faith. Whoohoo!! Read all about it on Carly's blog.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a happy and safe Labor Day *Ü*

Marci with a Rose!

Hello stampers!! Today I have a card I made using the new Marci from La La Land Crafts. Irina has been busy drawing up these cutie pies. There is also Luka, the pirate. You can learn more at the La La Land blog here.

For my card, I used the sketch that my niece made up. In fact, she has many sketches ready and has put them on her own blog called Sketches by Carly . I used #8 and here is a pic of it...

If you do make a card using one of the many sketches available, please remember to link your card to the inlinks she has for each sketch. She will definately appreciate that:) I also used some dp from the Key Ingredients kit from Taylored Expressions. The butterflies and ric-rac is also from the same Kit. Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a great and safe Labor Day weekend!

Challenges I'm entering this card into:

Oh Alice - Little Girls
One Stitch at a Time - Girlie
Bee Crafty - Anything goes

DD9: Cat's Meow

Good Morning all. Happy Saturday:) Today starts another weekly challenge over at Double Delight. The hostess for this week is Kris and her challenge is for us to use the cute image 'Cat'sMeow' from Designed 2 Delight and make a card using Summer colors. How easy can that be.

For my card, I used the sketch that my niece Carly made. She has made up quite a few sketches on her own and now has a blog Sketches by Carly to show them off. Kris also used one of Carly's sketches.


I used dp from the Cosmo Crickett pack De Lovely. Then added some ribbon to finish it off. I know you probably have never seen a yellow cat with pink stripes, but isn't the imagination a wonderful thing??

Congrats to Sharette of Scrapper N the Making ! She has won the drawing for a GC to the D2D shop.

Be sure to link your cards to the D2D blog as well as the Double Delight challenge blog. Thanks and have a great weekend *Ü*

Sweet Dreams Marci!

Hello all, today I made a card using this adorable image from La La Land Crafts. Right now, you can pick up this cute digi at the La La Land shop along with another cutie called Cheerleader Marci. They are available for a limited time only, so hurry over to the store and pick yours up today. The entire set will be released on Sept. 15 in rubber form.

For my card, I used some cs and dp from an old book I used for scrapbooking. The image, as I said before, is from La La Land and she is called 'Sweet Dreams Marci'. The ribbon I sewed a gathering stitch in the middle of and gathered it, first time I tried that. And last but not least, the sketch I followed was created by my wonderful niece, Carly. She has several sketches made up now and has put them on her own blog. Here is the sketch...

I modified it just a bit to make everything fit. Thanks Carly for this wonderful sketch. Thanks for stopping by...Have a great rest of the week *Ü*

Challenges I'm entering this card in..

Paper Cutz Challenge - Anything goes
Stampin' for the weekend - Anything goes