Poolside Penguins

I've made this card simple and plain for an 18 month old nephew who loves bouncy balls, blue and putting things in his mouth. I had to resist the urge to add Glossy Accents and charms. I was focusing on child-friendly. I think it still came out super cute letting the image do all the talking:

This is Poolside Penguins from Imagine That!  I'm playing along with the June Progressive Challenge. I've colored the image with Copic markers. The background paper is retired from StoryTellers Club. I've used a sentiment from the Poolside Penguins digi stamp set. I am a follower of this blog. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here. 

I love how bold the colors came out. My nephew was entertained with the card much longer than he was with the new toys he received... of course... by the end of the evening... it was a soggy card! lol Isn't that to be expected from children?

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i {heart} card sketches w/a tWiSt no.72

So this is the second progressive challenge for this month. I've still one more as it is usually the case when I get to making my projects for the progressive challenges and, once again, I find myself cutting it close to the deadline.

Here's the card:

 

This is for i {heart} card sketches w/a tWiSt no. 72 at From the Heart Stamping Community. The image is the June - Free Stamp of the Month Challenge. I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here. The image is called Super Birdbrain. This is the sketch and I think I was able to follow the twist too:

Isn't this a FUN sketch?!? I just love it! All supplies are from my long-hoarded stash. I colored the image with Copic markers. The Super Birdbrain digi stamp set comes with its own sentiments and I printed one out to use but I guess I put it in that bottomless pit I like to call my "safe place." :\ I couldn't find it and I looked for a good minute and a half! lol So after turning my craft desk upside down, I found this sentiment from Ginger's House and decided to use it because it fits the image just as well. I like how it worked out.

That's it for today... I think... unless I get hit with another bolt of mojo... and I've got my fingers crossed... but I doubt it. I've been up since 7 AM and it's barely 1 PM! I'm ready for a nap but I'm trying desperately to stay awake. I've been taking naps all week and they ran long each and every day and then I couldn't sleep at night! Ugh! Don't you hate when that happens? So I'm trying to get my sleep schedule back on track. I'm gonna do some household chores... maybe work one more card for the last progressive challenge I've to work this month... see if the household chores don't interfere with the mojo. We shall see! :)

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Life's a Beach!

Here I am cutting it super close once again. I've just been so busy trying to feel like me circa 2009. It's taking all my energy and time. I did manage to squeeze time in to get this little project made in time to beat the deadline. Yay me! :) 

Here is my card:

Was I super clever with this or what!?! I was super clever! lol This is Life's a Beach from DeeDee's Digis. This is for the June Digi of the Month Challenge at DeeDee's Digis blog.

I am a follower of this blog. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

I've colored the image with Copic markers. The sentiment is part of the Life's a Beach digi stamp set. All card stock is from my stash.

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Lady Caroline at Beary Wishes

This is my second project with one of the the new images released this month at Beary Wishes. This is Lady Caroline. Here is my project:

I'd like to enter this card into these challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz: Challenge 21 - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: Challenge #138 - Anything Goes

Fan-Tastic Tuesday: Challenge #41 - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Blog: Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays: Challenge #178 - Anything Goes

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

This is how I put this card together:

Image: Lady Caroline from Beary Wishes

Image colored with Copic markers and silver gel pen

Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles SM

Embossing Folder: Darice Steampunk Gears

Printed Card stock from StoryTellers Club

Sentiment: Steampunk Sentiments Mega Pack from Tiddly Inks

Plain card stock and black feather from my stash

Hope you will pop on over to the Beary Wishes blog and check out the other projects from my teammates.

Thanks for stopping by my place! 

New Release at Fitztown

Fitztown has come out with a new release just in time for June weddings! Come check out the other new images available on the Fitztown Challenge Blog. Here I've used Wedding:

Here's a close up of the image:

I'd like to enter this card into these challenges:

Addicted to Stamps Challenge Blog: Challenge 101 - Anything Goes

Inky Impressions Challenges: IIC Challenge #165 - Anything Goes

Rhedd and Rosie's Challenge Blog: Challenge #35 - Anything Goes

Scrapper's Delight Challenge Blog: Anything Goes with a Twist - Get Sentimental

WordArt Wednesday: Challenge #138 - Anything Goes

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

This is how I put the card together:

Image: Wedding from Morgan's FaeWorld Etsy shop

Colored image with Copic markers

Stickles Glitter Glue in Star Dust and Cotton Candy

Flower and Beaded Ribbons from Hobby Lobby Craft Store

Glossy Accents dabbed on eyes and lips

Doily from Michael's

Retired Printed Card Stock from StoryTellers

Sentiment: Unknown

Hope you'll pop on over to the challenge blog and visit. My teammates came out with some fantastic projects!

Thanks for stopping by my place. 

DS4J Challenge No. 95 - Shaped Card

DigiStamps4Joy is having Challenge #95 - Shaped Card. I decided to go with a round easel card. I originally wanted to just make a round card... but I thought ahead enough to when I'd have to photograph it and now as I am typing this, I realize, I could have just laid it flat on its back! That's me! A day late and a dollar short as always. lol

Here is my card:

I'd like to enter this card into these challenges:

Crafting From the Heart: Challenge #24 - Always Anything Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog: Challenge #72 - Cute Girls, Girls, Girls

Melonheadz Friends: For Kids/Use a Kid Image Challenge

My Craft Spot: Monday Challenge #141 - Shaped Card

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenges: Challenge #13 - Anything Goes

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

This is how I put my card together:

Image: Mini Misteri Dancing from DigiStamps4Joy

Colored image with Copic markers

Sentiment: Doodle Pantry Sombrero Hat

Shape of Card: We-R Memory Keepers Lucky 8 Mini Flower Punch

Card stock, printed paper and rhinestones from my stash

I hope you'll pop on over to the challenge blog and see what my teammates have come up with!

Thanks for stopping by!

Beary Wishes June Release

Hi all! I'm here to share a card with an image that always takes me out of my comfort zone! Steampunk! This is really popular lately and I can appreciate the style when I see it but when it's time for me to work it... I hit a blank wall. I think I did OK this time though. Here, I'll show you:

Here's a close up of the image:

I'd like to enter this card into these challenges:

Ditzie Digi Design Challenge Blog: Anything Goes - Week 6

Fairytale Stampers: Challenge #40 - Brown with Color (I've used Black and I hope that qualifies)

Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog: Challenge #36 - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time: Challenge #218 - Anything Goes

Scribble and Scrap Challenge Blog: Challenge #21 - Always Anything Goes

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

This is how I put this card together:

Image: Miss Marabelle from Beary Wishes

Image colored with Copic markers and silver gel pen

Embossing Folder: Darice Steampunk Gears

All card stock and supplies from my stash

So what do you think? I did good right? lol I think it came out pretty good. I'm always freaking out when I'm working with a steampunk image. I used to be like that with masculine images but now I love using those so someday, maybe I will feel the same way about steampunk images. I think it's a wicked cute image. 

Here's a peek at a couple of the other new images:

 DayDreamer

Lady Caroline

The fourth new image is A Grand Dress and indeed it is! Go check it out! Be sure to visit the Beary Wishes Blog and checkout what my teammates have come up with... PLUS... Kathie is offering a Steampunk Typewriter digi freebie... but hurry... it's only available for a couple of days! 

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Sunday Release at DS4J!

Boy! It feels like I've been gone forever but it's only been maybe about a few weeks. lol I've had so much going on but I had to put all that aside to join in on this week's Sunday Release at DigiStamps4Joy. I love this new image. Well, truth be told, I love most of the new images... just life has been getting away from me lately but I made a huge effort to play along this week. 

Here is my card:

I'd like to enter this card into these challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: Anything Goes - June (2E/3E)

Art by Miran Challenge Blog: Challenge #8 - Anything Goes

Stampin' for the Weekend: Anything Goes and a Sad Goodbye :'(

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

This is how I put my card together:

Image: Cheers (JL620) from DigiStamps4Joy

Image colored with Copic markers and silver gel pen

Sentiment: Ginger's House

Printed and plain card stock, button and twine from my stash

Glossy Accents on eyes and glass in hand

I used Design Tool Kit #4 from Paper Wishes to create the banners

These are two of the images from this week's

Cheers (JL620) also available colored

 Selena (JL619)

I hope you'll stop by the DS4J blog and check out what my teammates have also created. 

Thanks for stopping by!

DS4J: Challenge #94 - Flowers

I'm here for a mid-challenge reminder to DigiStamps4Joy's Challenge #94 - Flowers. Come join us for some fun and a prize!

Here is my card:

Close up of image:

I'd like to enter my card into these challenges:

Clear It Out Challenge Blog: Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door: TTCRD Challenge June 17 - June 23

Crafting From the Heart: Challenge #23

Love to Create Challenge Blog: Challenge #120 - Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze Challenge Blog: Challenge #46 - Anything Goes

Sketch N Stash Challenge Blog: Challenge #141

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

Here is the sketch:

This is how I put my card together:

Image: Party Dress Pretties - Patti from DigiStamps4Joy

Sentiment: Unknown

Stickles Glitter Glue in Star Dust along edge of dress where it appears to be lace and pompoms in hair.

All printed paper, card stock, handmade flowers, rhinestones and doily are from my stash

Hope you find the time to pop on over to DS4J challenge blog and play along with the current challenge. We'd love to see what you can come up with! 

Thanks for stopping by!

DS4J: Challenge #93 - Feminine

Here is my card for the current DigiStamps4Joy feminine challenge:

Here is a closer view of the image:

I'd like to enter this card into these challenges:

Loves Rubber Stamps: Challenge #106 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door: TTCRD Anything Goes June 3 - June 9

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

Image: Martini - Super Model from DigiStamps4Joy

Image colored with Copic markers and silver and gold gel pens

Extras: Glossy Accents

Card stock, rhinestones and sentiment from my stash

Hope you will jump on over to the challenge blog and see what my teammates have to inspire you with and maybe even have time to play along with the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!

Googly Eyes for You!

Fitztown Challenge Blog is having Challenge #38 - Googly Eyes. I love, love, LOVE adding googly eyes to images. I think it makes them fun and they are especially precious for children's cards. 

Here is my card for this challenge:

Here's a close up of the image and extras:

I'd like to enter this card into these challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations: Challenge #2 - Digi/Use a Diecut

A Little Bit Crafty: Child's Play

The Cupboard Trilogy Challenge Blog: Challenge #23 - Use Yellow

Seemacrafts: Make It Cute June

I am a follower of these blogs. The blog layout I use does not allow me to list challenges on a sidebar. Instead, I display badges and / or links here.

This is how I put my card together:

Image: Cutie 1from Fitztown

Colored image with Copic markers

Sentiment: Flower Pot Chick From The Heart Stamps

Diecut Mat: Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles SM

Printed Card Stock: American Crafts

Extras on image: Glossy Accents and Michael's Recollections flocking

Ribbon, card stock, googly eyes, buttons and twine from my stash

I hope you'll pop on over to the Fitztown Challenge Blog. My teammates made some really cute things with images and googly eyes! 

Thanks for stopping by!