can you taste it

Image- "Cupcake trio" From the Heart Stamps

Coloring- Copics and some Stickles

Sketch:

 

Entering:

Artful Delight- Card Sketch #39



Winter is for the birds

It is suppose to get down to -12 tonight....ug :( This kinda weather is definetly NOT for me.

This is one of the new images for the December Stamp of the Month @ From the Heart Stamps, "for the birds".

 

I colored it with Copics and added some Liquid Pearls to the Snowman's hat. For the snow, I used some Stickles and randomly dotted it around to look like snow falling. That's pretty much what it has done here all day. It hasn't added up to much but about an inch, I think it's too cold to snow!

I would like to enter my card @:

From the Heart Stamps- Stamp of the Month/ "for the birds"

Sentimental Sundays- Snowman

The Corrosive Challenge Blog- Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenges- Let it snow

Crafty Ribbons Challenge- Spots or stripes

Craft Challenge- Christmas

Keep warm and thanks for stopping!

 

 



Happy Happy Happy

This is my card for the From The Heart Stamps, November Stamp of the Month - Balloon Ride. 

Snowman Notebook

My friend Debbie @ The Paper Garden said, in one of her Blog Posts, that she makes cute little "Christmas Planner" note pads & gives them out to all the women at her family's Thanksgiving gathering. I thought that was such a great idea!!!

These altered notebooks are mini Composition notebooks that I got at our local Discount Store, 2 for $1. I covered them with some light blue DP & distressed the edges with some brown ink. I used Christmas Snowman by Designed2Delight.

I used my Copics, some glitter, some ribbon & a mini Christmas ornament. Cute as can be, aren't they? The notebooks are small enough to fit in your purse & big enough to use for several years. That way, you can go back & see what presents you bought, for who, & what goodies you made!

I am entering my project @

Designed2Delight- Snowmen   

Altered Pocket Calendar

The challenge @ D2D is Anything Goes! For this Challenge I used "Potted Flowers" by D2D. I love this stamp because it is so versatile. I printed 2 copies of this image & colored them with Copics & popped-up the flowers with SU! Dimensionals.  The Pocket Calendar I purchased @ a local Craft Store for $1. I covered the calendar with some new SU! paper I just got & added some ribbon & brads. I had planned on giving this as a Christmas gift....but it may end up in my purse. ;) Thanks for stopping!
I am entering my project @ :
D2D- Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge- Use the color Blue
DYSU? - Splash of Blue

Pink & Black

The Challenge @ Designed2Delight's Saturday DT Challenge, is Pink & Black. Hosted by Debbie S.
For my card I used Baby Buggy by Faith @ D2D. I colored it with Copics & used some Puffy Paint & mini pearls.
The sentiment is from a SU! Stamp Set called So Happy For You.
I hope you join us in our Pink & Black Challenge @ Designed2Delight & please check out the other inspiration from our creative DT crew!
Thanks for stopping!   b.

Christmas in July?

The challenge @ Designed2Delight's Saturday DT Challenge is Christmas in July! Once a month the challenge is Christmas/Winter. That way, you can get a jump on your Christmas cards! But there's a twist! You can't use the colors green or red! Aww, easy shameezy!
For my card I used For the Birds Snowman by Designed2Delight
I hope you can join us for our Challenge & please check out Designed2Delight for more inspiration from our crafty DT crew!
Thanks for stopping!   b.

It's Debbie's Birthday Party!

The Challenge @ "Designed2Delight's Saturday DT Challenge" is "It's My Party!"
Debbie F. is Hosting this week's Challenge. Her birthday is in a few days, so her challenge to us is to make something, a card or project, that has a Birthday Party Theme!
I used the "Garden Party" image from Faith @ Designed2Delight. If you follow her Progressive Challenge, you received this image a few months ago for FREE! It's a fun image that can be used for almost anything! Check out the Store HERE.
I made a Birthday gift. A Post-It Note Holder with Matching Pen.
Here's how I made it:
Score a 11 x 4-1/4" piece of cardstock @ 2-3/4, 5-1/2" & fold.
Score a 2 x 2 1/2" piece of cardstock @ 1/2, 1, 1-1/2 & 2" & fold to create the pen holder. Glue it all together & decorate.
For the pen, buy any see-through pen. Remove ink cartridge. Roll a piece of matching Designer paper & insert into pen. Replace ink cartridge & there you have it! How fun is that?
I hope you join us for our "It's My Party!" Challenge & please check out D2D for more inspiration from our creative DT !
Thanks for stopping!  b.

Flip Flops!

This is the new FREE image, "Flip Flops",  from Faith @ Designed2Delight! Isn't it fun?! Since this is the first Friday of the month, you can pick up this digi @ Designed2Delight, for FREE! If you play along in the Progressive Challenge, you will receive a new image every Friday! How cool is that? Check it out HERE. 
I paper-pieced the Flip Flops with some fun SU! Designer Paper called "Island Oasis". The sentiment is also SU!, from the "Humor in High Heels" Set.
Hope you can join us this week!

Red, White, Blue and/or Christmas too?

I am Hosting the Challenge @ Designed2Delight this week! My first time hosting. :} Hope all goes well. The theme is Red, White, Blue and/or Christmas too! It is almost The 4th of July, and this is also our monthly Christmas/Winter Challenge. Use the color combo or the Christmas/Winter theme OR Both! It's up to you! Come & play along with us! It'll be fun!
For my first card, I used Star Spangled Snowman by Designed2Delight. My second card, I used Snowman Love, also by Designed2Delight. I think that red, white & blue makes for great Christmas/Winter colors! Give it a try. Come & join us for our Saturday Challenge @ Designed2Delight & be sure to visit the D2D Blog for more inspiration from our crafty DT crew!
Thanks for stopping!    b.
I am entering my card @
Designed2Delight - Red, White & Blue AND/ORChristmas too!
Paperplay Challenges - Stars & Stripes

Fresh Cut by Designed2Delight!

This is "Fresh Cut", this week's Free image by Faith @ Designed2Delight! If you did not play along last week and receive this image in your inbox, you can purchase it in the digi shop and play along to receive the next freebie!
I made a Gift Set of cards with the "Fresh Cut" image. I tried to make them CAS, so that they wouldn't cost extra to mail.. The vases have a clear coat of "Crystal Effects" on them.  I added a little glitter to the flower centers & some of the hearts.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you join us @ Designed2Delight for our Challenges & more inspiration. Check them out HERE.

Going Buggy!

The Challenge @ Designed2Delight is Going Buggy! Use a bug somewhere on your project.
For my project, I used the image Garden Party by Faith @ Designed2Delight. I didn't realize, when I took this picture, that you can hardly see the bumble bee! I would retake the pic but I already sent them off to my Mom. I made about 10 of these, for her to give to her friends. My Mom is 84 & still plays golf twice a week!
I made a matchbook & altered it a bit. I punched a couple holes for the tees to set in. I added a little golf ball by punching a 1/2" circle & using a polka dot embossing folder. Before gluing the golf balls down, I flipped them over, so that inverted side of the polka dots is showing. I also inked the edges slightly in green.
A very easy, inexpensive & thoughtful gift.
Be sure to check out Designed2Delight for more inspiration!
Thanks for stopping!  b.

Just for you

I made this card for my Dad, for Father's Day. It actually could be used for anything, birthday, Father's Day or just because. I decided to make another Center Step Card because they are not only fun to make but really fun to receive!
We are in the middle of some bad weather right now. As I type, we are getting pounded by pea to marble size hail. UG!
Details:
Digi : Birthday Brew (I removed the candle) by Designed2Delight (I tried to make it look like a Root Beer Float)
Coloring : Copics, glitter on mug, Scribbles 3D Paint for the ice cream
Sentiment : "Afterthoughts" by SU!
Punches : Star, Scallop Edge, Key Tag & 2 1/2" Circle
I am entering my card @
DYSU? - Birthday
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Father's Day
One Stop Craft - Texture
PaperPlay Challenge - Father's Day
The Pixie Cottage - Shape it Up
Thanks for stopping!  b.

Spring Fence

This is the new FREE image "Spring Fence" @ Designed2Delight! Run over there & pick yours up. Be sure to leave Faith some love while you are there. If you want to receive another free image, all you have to do is make a card or project with this image & enter it @ Designed2Delight! See Challenge & Rules HERE.
For my project I made an altered notepad. I got the idea from my friend Debbie @ The Paper Garden. It's a Jr. Notepad cut in half. They are great to give as gifts or to keep around, if you are a list-maker like me! :)

Supplies :
Digi : "Spring Fence" by Designed2Delight
Punches : 2 1/2" circle, Round Tab, Key Tab, 2 Step Bird (leaves), all SU!
Embossing Folder : "Final Press" - SU!
Coloring : Copics & SU! markers
Jr. Legal Pad, cut in half. (our local Office Supply Store cuts these for free)
Cardstock
Sentiment : computer generated- "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."

I am entering my project @

The Pixie Cottage : Sketch &/or Anything But A Card

One Stop Craft Challenge : Texture

Designed2Delight : Free image

Thanks for stopping!  b.

Altered Picture Album

A while back, I bought some little picture albums for a dollar each. I am always on the look-out for things to alter & give as gifts. :)

Here are the details:
Paper: Love Letter by SU!
Digi & Sentiment: Love Ewe Set by Designed2Delight
Coloring: SU! markers & Scribbles 3D Paint
Punches: 2 1/2" Circle, Modern Label, 2 Step Bird (leaves)- SU! & MS Butterfly
Embelli's: ribbon from my stash, SU! button, Prima Flower, pearls
I am entering my project @
DYSU? - Animals
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Alter- Recycle
One Stop Craft - Button & Bows
Crafty Pad - 3 DP's, 2 ribbons, 1 flower ( A big thank you to The Crafty Pad for choosing my Wedding card for their Top3!)

All white plus one color

The challenge @ Designed2Delight's Saturday DT Challenge is All white plus 1 color. Tough challenge! But I love it when they are hard, don't you? Here's the recipe for my card:
digi- Doodle Cake- (Help for Katie Set by Designed2Delight)
sentiment- SU! Well Scripted stamp set
Scribbles 3D Paint- (white on cake)
Copics
Hobby Lobby ribbon
SU! Elegant Lines Embossing Folder
You can find all the details & more inspiration for this week's Challenge @ Deigned2Delight!
Thanks for stopping! b.

Summer Days

Aww...isn't he cute? This is the new free image from Designed2Delight! I don't know how Faith does it! But every week she gives a fabby free image. If you don't play in her Stamp of the Month Progressive Challenge, please go HERE & check it out!
For my card, I used the Create A Cupcake Punch by SU! to make the clouds. I saw someone else do this, and I thought it was a fantastic idea.
other details :
Image : Summer Days by Designed2Delight
Paper : Cosmo Cricket
Punches : Scallop Border & Create A Cupcake bu SU!
Coloring : Copics
Sentiment : "So Happy For You" set, by SU!
Embossing Folder : Polka Dot

Handmade Flowers!

The challenge this week @ Designed2Delight is to make your own flowers! If you go to Faith's blog, you will find all kinds of inspiration & tutorials on how to make a variety of flowers. Also, check out the new images that she has in her SHOP. This is one called Gardening Kaela. You can get her with or with out, her smile or background. She is so adorable!
I made another teacher-gift, for the grandkids to give. A tutorial for the Diagonal Double Pocket Card can be found HERE. I also made the button, that you see on the tag. Those directions can be found HERE.

Paper : Paisley Petals by SU!
Punches : 2-1/2" Circle, Eyelet Border, Scallop Circle (4- to make flower), 1" Circle (button), Sizzlits "Little Leaves" Die, all by SU!
Coloring : Copics
Sentiment : Sweet Friend, from "Hello, you" set by SU!
 I am entering my card @
DYSU? - add a tag (3rd entry)
Craft Your Passion - Cuttie Patootie
Crafty Pad - Holes ( holes in eyelet border & I punched holes in handmade button)
Sentimental Sunday - Handmade flowers & sentiment
Thanks for stopping!  b.

Hello Baby

The challenge @ One Stop Craft Challenge, is to use ice cream images or colors on your project. I love ice cream, even though I know it's not very healthy. Well... in their effort to make you feel good about consuming all those chemicals, they now have green tea ice cream! lol  Oh I'm sure that's Yummy! lol

For my card, I made a Tri Fold Card with Tag Insert. An easy- to- follow tutorial can be found HERE @ C.R.A.F.T. Challenge. I used a new image by Faith, at Designed2Delight called Vintage Baby Buggy. Isn't it adorable! Check out the Designed2Delight blog! Faith has a couple of Challenges going on there!

 Here's a pic of the inside. Sorry I have so many pictures, but I just love this card design. I hope you give it a try.

paper : Paisley Petals & Soft Suede by SU!
Punches : 2 Step Bird Punch (leaves), Scallop Oval, Small Oval, 2-1/2" Circle by SU!
Sentiment : Teeny Tiny Wishes SU!
Coloring : Copics

Digi Stamp : Vintage Baby Buggy by Designed2Delight
I am entering my card @
Craft Your Passion : Check it out! (I used some gingham ribbon)
The Pixie Cottage : Tag You're It!
DYSU? : Use a Tag (2nd entry)
One Stop Craft Challenge : Ice Cream (Green Tea)
Thanks for stopping!  b.

Thank You Teacher

 (EDIT : I thought this post was lost forever by Blogger. But it has miraculously reappeared!)
I was inspired the other day by my friend Debbie, to make Thank You's for my Grand children's teachers. Being a teacher has to be the hardest job ever! I know there's no way I could do it.
For my card, I made a Double Pocket Card. You can find a tutorial HERE. I added a packet of flower seeds & a tag that could be used as a Bookmark. 
I also want to point out that I did some sewing on my card & tag! (You all are such a bad influence on me.) Before you know it, I'll be in the kitchen, cooking again! Gads! :)

Other details:
Digi : Wildflower by Designed2Delight (a freebie from D2D's Blog Hop!)
Paper : Basic Grey (I think)
Punch : Eyelet Border by SU!
Copics
Button : SU!
Crocheted Flower : from Micheal's
Stickles on the flower centers

I am entering my card @

The Pixie Cottage - Tag You're It! and/or sketch
DYSU? - Add a Tag

There are 2 Challenges going on right now @ Designed2Delight! You can have a look by going HERE
Thanks for stopping! b.