By Special Request

I've got this Christmas card I made when I first started coloring with Copic markers. Since then, I've had a request for the same card a total of SEVEN times, well eight if you count the last time because she wanted two of the cards. Each time is a little different because I tend to run out of one thing or another. Each time before this one, I forgot to photograph the project! Can you believe it?!? I'm still questioning myself about it! But I remembered this time and I'd like to share it with you. There's two cards and I made them identical with the exception that I flipped the image on one of them:

Here is the second card:

I originally had no intention of blogging or entering these in challenges but I thought to myself... what? These are gorgeous! They must be shared! lol So I am!

I'd like to enter these cards into these challenges:

2 Cute Ink Digital Stamps Challenge Blog: Challenge #111 - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart: Challenge #29 - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations: New Challenge 21/7 - 2/8/2014 

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenges: Challenge #15 - Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze: Challenge #52 - Anything Goes

Christmas Card Challenges: Challenge #35 - Anything Goes

That Craft Place: New Challenge - 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: Icy Snow Queen by Mitzi Sato Wiuff at Aurora Wings

Image colored with Copic markers and mounted on foam tape:

Grays: N0, N2, C0, C1, C2, C3

Blue: B000, BG000

Skin: E11, E02, E00, E000, R20

Eyes: C0, C1, C2 and silver gel pen

Silver Gel Pen, Stickles Glitter Glue in Star Dust and Liquid Pearls in Opal also used on image

Embossed card stock, acetate, plain card stock, pearls, pearl and rhinestone strip, crochet ribbon and foam tape from my stash

Thanks for stopping by my place today! 

Sassy but Classy

This week, Fitztown's Design Team and I are hosting Challenge #46 - Step Card. I'll be honest with you... I almost called in sick! lol I've done this once before using a tutorial I found on Pinterest and I must not have read and understood the instructions because I had to cut... and cut... and cut... and when I thought I was done... I had to cut some more! :'( I almost cried! lol Ssooo... this time around... I found a template at Digital Delights and JUMPED. ON. IT! Jury is still out on that but I was able to at least get the base cut correctly. However, I'm thinking... I don't know how to get it to sit right so I can photograph it. Every time I tried to get a picture... it insisted on laying down! Lazy! lol It still came out much nicer than my first one and I didn't have to cut... and cut... and cut... and when I thought I was done... cut some more! lol

Here is my card:

A side view:

Another side view:

A close up of the image:

A close up of the feathers:

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

Tuesday Throwdown: Tuesday Throwdown #205 - Handmade Flowers

Party Time Tuesdays: Challenge 182 - July Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: Challenge #142 - Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog: Challenge #73 - Anything Goes

Creative Moments: Challenge #47 - Anything Goes / Use One Flower

Inky Impressions: IIC #169 - No Designer Paper

The Paper Shelter: Summer Challenge - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog: Challenge #187 - Anything Goes

Scrapper's Delights Challenge Blog: Challenge #27 - Anything Goes with Cute and Girly

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge Blog: Wonderful Wednesday - 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:

Colored Image from Fitztown

Sentiment from Create with TLC

Handmade flower using Recollections' daisy punch from Michael's

Silk Red Ribbon from Raisin Boat

Step Card Template from Digital Delights by Looby Lou

Card stock, feathers and rhinestones from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!

DS4J: Challenge No. 97 - Black and White

DigiStamps4Joy is having Challenge #97 - Black and White. How fun! You can use skin color and grays but other than that... black and white.

Here is my card:

Close up of the image:

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

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge: Recipe #185 - Lots of Laughs
Art by Miran: Challenge #10 - Anything Goes

Seems a Little Sketchy: Challenge #69

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: Einstein Wannabe (cropped) from DigiStamps4Joy

Colored the image with Copic markers

Added Glossy Accents to the eyeglasses

Sentiment: Ginger's House

Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles SM

Embellishments and card stock from my long-hoarded stash

I hope you'll pop on over to the DS4J challenge blog and play along with my teammates and me!

Thanks for stopping by my place!

Grow a Garden of Love

Fitztown's Creative Team and I are hosting Challenge #45 - Browns. Please pop on over to see what the team and Guest Designers have created to inspire you with some shades of brown! 

Here is my card:

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

613 Avenue Create: Challenge #81 - Anything Goes with optional Party Time theme

Great Impressions: July Challenge - Animal Friends

Scribble and Scrap: Challenge #23 - Always Anything Goes

That Craft Place Ltd Challenge Blog: New Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting at the Weekend: Challenge #3 - Anything Goes

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge Blog: SBBC Challenge #38 - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge: Challenge #66 - 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 my card together:

Image: Teddy 5 from Fitztown

Image colored with Copic markers

Sentiment: Tiddly Inks Grow a Little Love Sentiment freebie

The Robin's Nest Dew Drops in Dark Vanilla

Printed card stock and plain card stock from my stash

Thanks for stopping by my place today!

Candy Cane Kisses

I made it! I made it! Not the card... but a full week of challenges! :) I am participating in Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop. Here's my final project for the Christmas in July: Week-long Challenges/Inspiration and it must include something with a "C":

Here is a side view:

Here's a close up of the image:

Here is a close up of the sentiment: 

My "C" is... duh... candy cane and Christmas! :)

I'm also entering this into these Christmas-themed challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Challenge #111 - Christmas in July

C.R.A.F.T Challenge: Challenge #268 - 17th of July - Christmas

Sassy Studio Designs: DTBST #238 - Sketch it Up

This is the sketch:

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: JJ Xmas Cheer - Merry Christmas from Bugaboo

Image colored with Copic markers and silver gel pen

Foam tape behind image to make it pop up off the card

Embossing Folder - Stripe from Darice

Printed card stock from Bazzill

Triple colored Divine Twine from Wisker Graphics

Glossy Accents on eyeglasses and candy cane

Buttons, green and red floss and card stock from my stash

Fiskars 3-in-1 Lace corner punch 

Thanks for stopping by!

BW: A Grand Dress

This is my DT project for one of Beary Wishes releases for June. This is A Grand Dress. 

This is my first time to make a twisted easel card:

Here's a side view:

Here is a close up of the image:

A close up of the handmade flowers:

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

Through the Craft Room Door: TTCRD July 15 - July 21

Crafting From the Heart: Challenge #27 - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations: New Challenge 7/7 - 19/7/2014

Word Art Wednesday: Challenge #141 - Anything Goes

4 Krafty Girlz: Challenge #22 - Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz Challenges: Challenge #15 - 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: A Grand Dress from Beary Wishes

Colored image with Copic markers
Stickles Glitter Glue in Christmas Red and Black Diamond on dress
Flowers handmade
Stickles Glitter Glue in Star Dust on handmade flowers
Ribbons: Hobby Lobby

Rhinestones, heart die cut, card stock and embossed card stock from my stash

Thanks for stopping by my place today! 

What's in a Pic?

I am participating in Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop. 

Here's my Thursday project for the Christmas in July: Week-long Challenges/Inspiration and it includes a photograph:

Here's a close up of the image:

Here's the photograph:

I'm also entering this into these Christmas-themed challenges:

Hobbybook Designer Challenge: Christmas in July Challenge

Doodle Pantry Release and Challenge Blog: DPDC #48 - Make it Christmas or Make a Splash

Sparkles Monthly Challenges Blog: Challenge #58 - Christmas in July

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: Tropical Santa - Suntan from Bugaboo

Image colored with Copic markers

Flock on Santa's beard

Liquid Applique sprinkled with Crystal Snow on the "fur"

Glossy Accents on Santa's shades

Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles SM

Printed card stock from Story Tellers Club

Sentiment: Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog freebie 

Charm, twine, Kraft paper and card stock from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!

Bingo!

I am participating in Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop. 

Here's my Wednesday project for the Christmas in July: Week-long Challenges/Inspiration and it includes a Humor with a BINGO scheme:

Here's a close up of the image:

Here's the BINGO scheme and I'm using embossing, polka dots and bow:

I'm also entering this into these Christmas-themed challenges:

Divas by Design: Christmas in July

Hambo Hoedown: Christmas in July

Nutcrafters: Challenge #72 - Christmas in July

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: Christmas Kids - Girl 2 from Bugaboo

Image colored with Copic markers

Humorous sentiment written up on computer's paint program

Liquid Applique sprinkled with Crystal Snow on the "fur"

Cuttlebug Polka Dots embossing folder

Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circle SM

Glossy Accents on the candy cane

Silk Red Ribbon from Raisin Boat

Polka dots on dress with Galaxy Marker

I can't believe I've gotten this far with this challenge! I've got tomorrow's made up too... just waiting for the challenge to open up and then I'll only have to make Friday's! I'm almost giddy! lol Even if I don't win anything... the fact that I stuck it out no matter how I felt each day... is a HUGE accomplishment for me these days.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Brrrrr!

I am participating in Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop. 

Here's my Tuesday project for the Christmas in July: Week-long Challenges/Inspiration and it includes a recipe:

Here's a close up of the image:

Here's the recipe:

Kraft

Embossing, wet or dry

Snowflake

I'm also entering this into these challenges:

Sparkle Christmas Challenges: CH#42 - A Winter Scene

Sisters of Craft: July - Anything Goes Challenge

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra: CHNC Challenge Extra for July 2014

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: Christmas Window - Santa from Bugaboo

Image colored with Copic markers

Liquid Applique sprinkled with Crystal Snow on the "fur"

Flock on Santa's beard

Stickles Glitter Glue in Icicle on the snowflakes and snow

Snowflake embossing folder from The Paper Studio at Hobby Lobby

Ribbon, snowflake brad, Kraft paper and card stock from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!

BW: DayDreamer

This is my DT project for one of Beary Wishes releases for June. This is Daydreamer. I think this image makes for a great card for a young girl. I used a bold red, by the way, one of my favorite colors! I like to color hair black, too. I just can't help myself! If you were to visit my blog often, you'd notice I make quite a few projects using red and coloring the hair black. The image reminds me of a lazy summer afternoon at a park enjoying the beauty of nature.

Here is a close up of the image:

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

Sister Act Card Challenge: Challenge #65 - Anything Goes

Craft for the Craic: Challenge #6 - Your Favorite Colors (red and black)

Crafting at the Weekend: Challenge #3 - Anything Goes

Fairytale Challenge Blog: Challenge #95 - Something For/From/With a Child

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge: Fussy and Fancy Challenge #118 - It's All About Girls

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge: Challenge #95 - Summertime Fun

Wags 'n Whiskers: Challenge #133 - Anything Goes

Art by Miran: Challenge #10 - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: Challenge #140 - 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: Daydreamer from Beary Wishes

Colored image with Copic markers
Sentiment: Unknown
Foam Tape: To "pop" the sentiment

Added Stickles Glitter Glue in Star Dust to the butterflies, flowers and eyelet on dress

Glossy Accents on eyes

Card stock, printed paper and rhinestones are from my stash

Thanks for stopping by my place today! 

Christmas Colors!

I am participating in Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop. 

Here's my Monday project for the Christmas in July: Week-long Challenges/Inspiration and it includes a color scheme:

Here's a close up of the image:

Here's the color scheme:

I'm also entering this into these challenges:

Artistic Inspirations: Challenge #100 - Anything Goes

52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown: Christmas in July Blog Hop (color scheme)

Christmas Cards All Year Round: July Challenge Non-Traditional Colors

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: Scarlette - Mistletoe from Bugaboo

(By the way, they are still having a

50% off sale through the end of July!)

Image colored with Copic markers

Retired printed card stock from The Angel Company

Liquid Applique sprinkled with Crystal Snow on the "fur"

Glossy Accents on the berries and ornament

Flower from Michael's $1 bin

Pink and white card stock from my stash

Fiskars Lace 3-in-1 Corner Punch

Sentiment: Create with TLC

Thanks for stopping by!

Hippo Holidays!

This image gives me the giggles! I am participating in Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop. Phew! That's a mouthful! lol It's a week long challenge and I'm not sure I've got the stamina for it! lol I've got all my images colored and the blog hop looks like fun that is for sure but a daily card??? I have trouble remembering to take my chemo drug daily... sometimes even eating... :\ I'm working with a fried brain. If you've read my blog before I'm sure you've read me writing so... well... I! Mean! It! :( Anyway, I'm gonna give it my best shot! Am I repeating myself? Maybe! ;) lol 

Here's my Sunday project for the Christmas in July: Week-long Challenges/Inspiration and it includes a sketch:

Here's a close up of the image:

Here's the sketch:

I'm also entering this into these Christmas-themed challenges:

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles: The 12 Month Christmas Card Link Up

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge: Christmas Critters

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: Hippo Candy Cane from Bugaboo

(By the way, they are having a 50% off sale through 

the end of July! Having another one of those moments

when I am wishing I'd been born rich instead

of beautiful!)

Image colored with Copic markers

Card stock and rhinestones from my stash

Liquid Applique sprinkled with Crystal Snow on the "fur"

Fiskars border punch

Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles SM

Handwritten sentiment

Glossy Accents on the candy cane

I'm off to get this uploaded to the challenge. I have good intentions! lol 

Let's see how far I get with this! Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday Release at DS4J

Here I am once again with a Sunday Release from DigiStamps4Joy. I've selected an image that represents what almost everyone is doing these days... taking a selfie in the bathroom. lol I'm guilty! I've done it plenty of times! The lighting is better in there! lol So here's my project:

Here is a close up of the image:

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

Through the Craft Room Door: TTCRD July 8 - July 14

Word Art Wednesday: Challenge #140 - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart: Challenge #26 - 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: Bathroom Selfie (JL635) from DigiStamps4Joy

Image colored with Copic markers

Sentiment: Microsoft Word

Card stock, printed paper and rhinestones from my stash

Glossy Accents on eyes and lips

Here are some of the other images from today's:

Arch Dancer (JL634) (also available in color)

 Misteri - Happy Hippie (JL636) (also available in color)

 Resting Bride (JL637) (also available in color)

Tres Chic (JL638) (also available in color)

Be sure to pop on over to the DS4J blog and check out what my teammates have come up with for inspiration. 

Thanks for stopping by my place!

Show Me Your Santa!

lol The title gave me the giggles! lol I am participating in Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge 4th Annual Christmas in July Blog Hop. Phew! That's a mouthful! lol It's a week long challenge and I'm not sure I've got the stamina for it! lol I've got all my images colored and the blog hop looks like fun that is for sure but a daily card??? I have trouble remembering to take my chemo drug daily... sometimes even eating... :\ I'm working with a fried brain. If you've read my blog before I'm sure you've read me writing so... well... I! Mean! It! :( Anyway, I'm gonna give it my best shot!

Here's my Saturday project for the Christmas in July: Week-long Challenges/Inspiration:

Here's a close up of the image:

The theme is "Show Me Your Santa". I kinda looked at all the entries so far cause I wasn't sure what was meant by that. There was one girl who had this picture:

... and a couple of the entries had Santa on the beach so I thought... hmmm... but as I continued to visit the other blogs... some of them just had a Santa and they understood it like me... "Show Me Your Santa" so here I am showing you my Santa. lol 

I love Bugaboo images! They are just so Cah-You-T! I've even applied as a Guest Designer but I will not hold my breath. The list was LONG. I was number 142! Can you believe it?!? I can dream though! :)

So I'm getting off the subject... surprise! I do that a lot... ADD... I'm sure of it! I've used a sketch from Digi Sketch Challenge. The challenge is "In the Garden or Sketch". I think they'll know... I'm using the sketch... but I'll be sure to clarify that for them. Here's the sketch:

I'm also entering this into these Christmas-themed challenges:

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles: The 12 Month Christmas Card Link Up

Completely Christmas: Challenge #20 - 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: Santa Ornaments from Bugaboo

(By the way, they are having a 50% off sale through 

the end of July! I'm having one of those moments

when I am wishing I'd been born rich instead

of beautiful! :\ lol)

Image colored with Copic markers and silver gel pen

Printed card stock from Bazill

Liquid Applique sprinkled with Crystal Snow on the "fur"

White flock on Santa's beard

Sentiment is from some unknown printed paper

Glossy Accents on the ornaments

I'm off to get this uploaded to the challenge. I have good intentions! lol 

Let's see how far I get with this! Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by!

Meowy Mousemas!

I've made this Christmas card to play along with the July Progressive Challenge at Imagine That! I love the image! It's just too cute! Here is my project:

Here's a close up of the image:

I've used the image provided for the challenge called Meowy Mousmas. The sentiment is from the digi stamp set. I've colored the image with Copic markers. I added Liquid Applique to the fur on the hats and Glossy Accents to the eyes and mouse's nose. I also sprinkled some glitter on the Liquid Applique. As always, all supplies used are from my long hoarded stash.
Thanks for stopping by!