Sweet Kiki:

  Please scroll down for my Papercraft Star post or go {here}.

This week's challenge is paper piecing at All That Scraps.   But please do remember, your project must include an image by CC Designs (including Amy R, Mashi's Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas, and Webbie's Words) that can be found at All That Scraps Store.

Paper piecing is one of my favorite techniques - I love matchy-matchy!!  I paper pieced Kiki's whole outfit as well as her little puppy friend.

Card Ingredients:  C.C. Designs stamp, AmyR sentiment stamp, Craftsmart Black ink, DCWV paper, Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Dress It Up buttons.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, EK Success Corner punch.

I made this card for the following challenges:  *Tammy's Scrapin Corner - paper piecing, *Created With Love - bright/cheery, *Oldie But a Goodie - bright (old stash - buttons), Cards In Envy - polka dots.

This is YOUR Day:

Good morning all!  Wednesday again...  blink and it's over :)

This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is "Happy Birthday":

I inked up some my JustRite (Amazing Paper Graces) stamps and stamped my little heart out.  I added my bow and decided I didn't like the look of it so I pinned up the ends - I'm still not sure if I am a fan of it or not, but what's done is done :)

Card Ingredients:  JustRite A New Day (Amazing Paper Graces) sentiments, JustRite For All You Do and It's Sew Vintage (Amazing Paper Graces) flourish stamps, MME papers, Recollections cardstock, Wild Orchid flowers, Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections gems, Craftsmart Black ink, Amazing Paper Graces February Kit - button, Wilton doily, burlap.  Tools: sewing machine, Amazing Paper Graces December's kit (Spellbinders), Lattice Pendant Shapeabilities, Simon Says Flourish Die, Making Memories edge distresser.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Joanna Sheen - layers, *Sentimental Sundays - flowers, *Timeless Tuesday - glitter/shine, JustRite Friday Challenge - colours:

Don't forget to check out the rest of my teamie's beautiful creations:
 Allisa
Anitra
Jan
Sylvia
Ros

Thanks for taking the time to come for a visit.  Cheers!

Two Pandas:

Good morning all.  I had such a great weekend that I am sad to see it go but I suppose if I want great weekends, I should to work on the weekdays :)

This week StampFairy is sponsoring Sketch N Stash's sketch challenge:

I actually had a difficult time with this sketch at first as I took it quite literally.  If you check the Sketch N Stash DTs samples, you will notice that no one had trouble with it, in fact, they all rocked it :)

I wanted to make a little boys card so I dusted off my Panda Paul stamps (can you dust off a digi stamp?) and had a lot of fun.  No sparkle, no bows, no flowers :)

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi, Recollections papers, Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Making Memories buttons.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Star Nesties, Making Memories edge distresser.

I made this card for the following challenges: *Eclectic Ellapu - masculine, *Here Come the Boys - layers, *Allsorts - animals.

Have a wonderful Monday!  Cheers!

All is Calm:

Good morning all - quick post today as I have a lot to do around the house.

I started this card on Wednesday but ran out of my mineral spirits, so I searched the city and found some three days later and am now finally finished :)

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi, DCWV and Tim Holtz papers, DCWV and Recollections cardstock , Prismacolor pencils, Celebrate It ribbon, Hero Arts lace, Recollections gems, Studio G glitter glue, Wilton paper doily.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Circle Nesties, Making Memories edge distresser.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Christmas Challenges w Sketches - sketch (do not display sketch), Holly Jolly Christmas - Bingo (gems, diecuts, DP)

 AND...  please meet StampFairy's newest member, Barry Doc:

Have a wonderful weekend!  Cheers to you!

Spring is in the Air:

  Please scroll down for my Papercraft Star post or go {here}.

This week is Anything Goes at All That Scraps.   But please do remember, your project must include an image by CC Designs (including Amy R, Mashi's Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas, and Webbie's Words) that can be found at All That Scraps Store.

I used this cutie-pie Mashi's Muffins Panda stamp.  Eeeeekkkkk!  Can you say adorable?!?!?!/

Card Ingredients:  C.C. Designs stamp, Craftsmart Black ink, Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections gems.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Simon Says Banner Die, EK Success Corner punch.

I made this card for the following challenges: No Matter Which Challenge - ribbon and bows, Loves Rubber Stamps - layers, Really Reasonable Ribbon - spring and ribbon, Anyone for Anya? - sketch:

That's it for me for another day - have a wonderful Wednesday and thanks for the visit.

Flutterby Butterfly:

Good morning all!  I hope you have been enjoying your week so far.  It's hard to believe it's Wednesday again!

This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is "Hello":

I inked up one of my old butterfly stamps, coloured with Copics, and gave her a bunch of glitter.  She's so pretty in the sunlight.

Card Ingredients:  Stampers Anonymous stamp, Pink Petticoat digi sentiment, Craftsmart Black ink, MME papers, DCWV and Recollections cardstock, Copic markers, Studio G Clear and Bronze glitter glue, Recollections gems, Wild Orchard flowers, American Crafts jute, Craftsmart Chocolate and Gold inks.  Tools:  sewing machine, Circle Nesties, Amazing Paper Graces December's Spellbinders.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Daring Card Makers - butterfly, Allsorts - wings, cardabilities - sketch:

Don't forget to check out the rest of my teamie's beautiful creations and also a big warm *welcome* to our newest teamie, Allisa
Anitra
Jan
Sylvia
Ros

Have a warm and safe Wednesday.  Cheers!

Happy Birthday Love:

Good morning all!  It is Family Day here so instead of getting ready for work, I get to stay at home and "play".  Best kind of Mondays!!!

I have been trying more variety in my cards.  I usually create a lot of "cutie-pie" cards, but it's also nice to make other kinds.  I try not to get stuck in a rut.  

I have been trying my hand at...  hmmm... what do you call these kinds of cards?  Opposite of cutie-pie??

I inked up my JustRite For All You Do - Samatha Walker stamps and am playing again with this beautiful sketch.

Card Ingredients:  JustRite For All You Do and A New Day (Amazing Paper Graces) stamps, Making Memories and K&Co papers, Recollections cardstock, Hero Arts lace, Prima and Jolee flowers, American Crafts twine, Recollections gems, Craftsmart Black, Chocolate, Gold and Teal inks.  Tools: sewing machine, Oval and Scalloped Oval Nesties.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Ribbon Girls - teal/turquoise, Little Red Wagon - love, 'ABC' Challenges - stitching, JustRite Friday Challenge - sketch:

Have a wonderful Monday and thanks for the visit!!

All White Georgies:

Good morning all.  Good morning Friday.  Good morning long weekend.  Monday is a STAT holiday:  Family Day.  Love Monday STAT days...

So I decided to take on a craft challenge - white monochromatic.  When I see those words I cringe.  Especially with a stamp that needs to be coloured.  I thought these little Georgies would be perfect as they are white and I can't shade snowmen to save my life.  Done.  Normally I would give them some fun coloured scarves, but instead went with crystal glitter.  Done.  I just hope you don't think it looks unfinished.

In the end, I think it's my best white-on-white card.  Though I will probably wait another three years to make another one :)

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi, Recollections cardstock and recycled cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Celebrate It ribbon and lace, Recollections gems, Martha Stewart Crystal glitter, K&Co foam flourishes.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Oval and Scalloped Oval Nesties, Making Memories edge distresser.

I made this card for the following challenges: Christmas Challenges w Sketches - sketch (do not display sketch), Simon Says and The Craft Place - white on white, Winter Wonderland - most wonderful time of the year, Christmas Stampin' - tied up.

AND...  please meet StampFairy's newest member, Mimi Hearts:

Have a wonderful weekend - stay safe out there, the roads are terrible.

Potted Lucy:

 Please scroll down for my Papercraft Star post or go {here}.

We have a brand new challenge for you at All That Scraps.  This week is Anything Goes.  But please do remember, your project must include an image by CC Designs (including Amy R, Mashi Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas, and Webbie's Words) that can be found at All That Scraps Store.

Even though Spring is still a ways a way for us here in mid-Canada, one can still dream right?  I have already been thinking about what plants to put in the flower gardens this year which I usually do at the beginning of June...  almost there - just a few more months!

With that said, my card today reflects Spring.  I inked up my new Potted Lucy stamp and put her in a damask yellow pot to grow in :)

Card Ingredients:  C.C. Designs stamp, Craftsmart Black ink, MME and Recollections papers, Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Celebrate It ribbon, American Crafts jute, White Orchard flowers, Prima pearl swirls, cheese cloth, Tim Holtz Distress ink.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Rectangle Nesties.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Cupcake Craft - sketch, Sweet Stampin' - swirls/pearls, The Ribbon Reel - inspiration photo (pink, yellow, ribbon, flowers, lace, twine), Bunny Zoe's - flowers/pearls

That's it for me today - have a lovely Wednesday!!!

Floral Thank You:

Good morning all!  I hope you have been enjoying your week so far.  It's hard to believe it's Wednesday again and that we are almost half way through February.

This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is RED:

I just received my new JustRite For All You Do - Samatha Walker stamps in the mail and couldn't wait to use them for this card.  Unfortunately I don't have the corresponding dies (which I *thought* I did) and had to make due with what I had.  I built up a frame with Lattice Pendant Shapeabilities and Labels 3 Nesties.

I also "mixed" up my own shade of red ink.  Nothing seemed to match my paper and ribbon so I used Stampin' Up! Pomegranate, Craftsmart Red, and Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap inks to get this rusty red colour.

Again, I didn't go the traditional way of Valentine's. Much like Halloween, I don't care for Valentine's Day either (*gasp*).  I know, I know.  I like to save my excitement for Christmas :)

This card took me wayyyy too long to make, but in the end I think it was worth it :)

Card Ingredients:  JustRite For All You Do stamps, MME papers, DCWV and Recollections cardstock, Celebrate It ribbon and lace, Wild Orchard flowers, American Crafts twine, Momento metal label, Recollections pearls, as well as what is listed above.  Tools:  Labels 3 Nesties as well as what is listed above.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Stamptacular Sunday - main focus on sentiment, JustRite Friday Challenge - sketch:

Thanks for the visit and I apologize for my long-winded post, apparently I had a lot to say ;)

Barry Thinks:

Good morning all!  I hope you enjoyed your weekend.  I took today off from work for a long weekend as well as next Monday is a STAT holiday here - two long weekends in a row - life is good!!!

This week StampFairy is sponsoring Critter's Challenge of red and purple.  

I realized that I didn't own any purple paper though I had enough purple cardstock to wallpaper my entire house, so I did what I could :)

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi, Recollections papers, Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections pearls, Studio G glitter glue.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Rectangle Nesties.

I made this card for the following challenges:  Moving Along with the Times - for the girls, Divas by Design - wings, Love to Create and Create Creations - feeling the love, Sweet Sketch Wednesday - sketch:

That's it for me - have a wonderful Monday!!

Jake and the Snowman:

Happy Friday all!  One of my favourite days is here - yay!

I am on a great roll with my Christmas cards - this makes #6 for this year :)

I dressed up Jake and his lil buddy in matching glitter scarves.  Aren't they the cutest?!

Card Ingredients:  StampFairy digi and sentiment, MME papers, DCWV and Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, American Crafts jute, Recollections pearls, Martha Stewart Turquoise and Peridot glitter, cheese cloth, Making Memories staples.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine, Rectangle, Square and Circle Nesties.

I made this Christmas card for the following challenges:  Christmas Challenges w Sketches (do not display sketch) - sketch/staples, Sparkles Christmas - anything, Sweet Stampin' Christmas - cold/frosty, ABC Christmas - CASE (I CASEd Bettina's card from Dec '12)

(the card above is not my card,
I have grabbed inspiration from it!)

AND...  please meet StampFairy's newest member,  Lenny Pirate:

Have a wonderful weekend!

Peppermint Patties:

Please scroll down for my Papercraft Star post or go {here}.

Finally I am able to participate in today's All That Scraps challenge.  Good thing, since I am on the DT and all...  Life has thrown me a few curve balls that I am hoping are over now.

There is still another week left at All That Scraps.  This week is Valentines Treats.  But please do remember, your project must include an image by CC Designs (including Amy R, Mashi Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas, and Webbie's Words) that can be found at All That Scraps Store.

I had fun making this little treat bag (and even more fun sampling the peppermint patties- tasty!)  I used a lil sweetie Love Bug.  I just love that little tummy!

 Treat Holder Ingredients:  C.C. Designs stamp, Craftsmart Black ink, Martha Stewart papers, Recollections cardstock, Prismacolor pencils, Celebrate It ribbon, American Crafts jute, Blue Moon charm.  Tools:  mineral spirits and blending stumps, sewing machine.

I made this treat holder for the following challenges:  Creative Card Crew - chocolates, Anyone for Anya - photo inspiration, Simon Says - hearts, The Lollipop Girls - candy hearts and sentiment.

Have a wonderful day!

Loving Sympathy:

Good morning all - here we are at Wednesday again.  Where does the time go??

This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is LOVE:

Now I realize my card isn't the normal "love" card but I have wanted to make a nice sympathy card for a while now and felt this was the perfect opportunity to do so.

Card Ingredients:   Pink Petticoat digi, MME papers, Recollections cardstock, Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections gems, American Crafts jute, Blue Moon charm, Craftsmart Teal ink.  Tools:  sewing machine.

Some of my products are also from Amazing Paper Graces December's kit (Spellbinders).  As well as JustRite stamp sets exclusive to Amazing Paper Graces monthly kits.

I made this card for the following challenges: The Paper Players - sympathy, Cardabilities - sketch, Really Reasonable Ribbon - monochromatic.

Have a super duper wonderful Wednesday and thanks for the visit!