Jingle Bells

 It's been a LOOOONG time since I entered a creative challenge of ANY kind, but I decided to go ahead and use the sketch at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown and enter their August Sketch Challenge.  Here's their August sketch:

Here's my take on the sketch:

The bells are wood pieces I found in my Christmas stash.  Two of the bells look a little dark, but I used Stampin' Up's Shaded Spruce Classic Stamp Pad to color them green, and I used Ranger's Wendy Vecchi Designer Series Archival Ink in Red Geranium on the other one.  The papers are scraps from the Echo Park Here Comes Santa Claus 6x6 Paper Pad and the Teresa Collins Santa's List 6x6 Designer Pad, and I used Recollections foam adhesive circles to pop up the sentiment.

I hope this will give me the challenge-entering bug again, because I really enjoy it when I have time!  I hope everyone has a great weekend!  Happy scrapping!

Get Well Soon

I'm glad I had some free time to spend in my craft room this week.  It felt so good!

Here's the current sketch at CAS(E) this sketch!

I thought it was perfect to try out one of my new stamp sets:

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Challenges Entered

~CAS(E) this Sketch #304
~The Outlawz Challenges Festive Fridays--January 11, 2019

~Scrappin' 'n' Chattin' January Card Challenges--Something Sparkly

Supplies Used

~Ranger Archival Ink in Plum

~Ranger Archival Ink Wendy Vecchi Designer Series in Forget-Me-Not

~Recollections Stamp and Die Kit

~Stickles in Turquoise

I just really love the little pill stamp in this set!  It's just so cute!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy scrapping!

Butterfly Hello

I can't believe it's been almost six months since I shared something on my blog!  HOLY COW!!!  The end of 2018 must have been much crazier for me than I thought it was.  I've got a lot of things going in 2019, too, but I'm going to try to make time for some cards, layouts, and challenges!

I found this sketch at Freshly Made Sketches:

and made two cards with it.

I'll be entering the first one, which I call Butterfly Hello, at Freshly Made Sketches.

Challenges Entered

~Freshly Made Sketches #370

~Scrappin' 'n' Chattin' January Card Challenges--Use something you got for Christmas.

Supplies Used

~Close To My Heart Exclusive Inks in Smoothie

~Ms. Sparkle & Co. Paperie Cardmaking Stamps

~Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black

~Ranger Archival Ink Wendy Vecchi Designer Series in Forget-Me-Not

Happy scrapping, everyone!

Stinkin' Inkers October Challenge

Oh my goodness!!!  For whatever reason, my first post as part of the Stinkin' Inkers Design Team didn't show up, and I JUST realized it!  So sorry, scrappy folks!!!

The theme for the October Challenge at Stinkin' Inkers is Monster Mash.  We want you to create a project using a monster; for example, you could use ghouls, goblins, witches, mummies, space aliens, etc. as your focus.  I found a digital stamp in my collection that I thought was perfect for this challenge!

I used the current sketch at Your Next Stamp as my basis:

and my card also happened to follow the color portion of the challenge:

Challenges Entered

~Scrappin' 'n' Chattin' October Monthly Card Challenges--Halloween theme

~Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge #74

Supplies Used

~Bug Bites "Magic Spells" sentiment clear stamp set
~ColorBox ink in Deep Grape

~Doodlebug Design Boos & Brews patterned paper collection

~Fibracolor markers in purple and orange

~Robyn's Fetish "Franky Frankenstein" digital stamp
~ShinHanArt Touch Twin markers--G56 and YR33

~Spectrum Noir markers--CT3, IG8, TN3, and TN5

~Stickles in Orange Slice, Purple, and Yellow

You have until 7 pm on Friday, October 27 to get your Monster Mash project linked up on the Stinkin' Inkers blog.  Head over to the blog, too, to see some inspiration from the Design Team.  We can't wait to see your projects!  Happy scrapping, everyone!

Bite?

I can't believe it's the last day of September already!  Where has this year gone?  Thought I would share my entry for the Sketches in Thyme Sketch #292.  Here's the sketch:

Here's my take on the sketch:

This was my youngest son's first birthday; he's now eight!  He wasn't quite sure what to do with the cake at first, but when he got into it, he had a blast!  Once he was finished, we took him straight to the bathtub, and the water turned red.  LOL!

Challenges Entered

~Scrappin' 'n' Chattin' September Monthly Layout Challenge--Birthday

~Sketches in Thyme Sketch #292

Supplies Used

~Blue patterned paper from stash

~Cardstock from stash

~Creative Imaginations Celebrate Me die-cut shapes

~EK Success Sesame Street collection patterned paper--Elmo in Circles

~Imprintz Mini Pigment Ink Pad in Blue

~Making Memories Spring Green Small Dots patterned paper

~Ranger Archival Ink Wendy Vecchi Designer Series in Buttercup

~Recollections white cardstock

~Stephanie Barnard Color Box ink in Spearmint

~Thickers Homestead chipboard letter stickers in Cherry

~ZIG Writer in Pure Red

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy scrapping!

Get Well Soon Blog Hop

Welcome to the Get Well Soon Blog Hop!  Being sick is definitely not fun!  Recovering from a surgery, accident, or severe illness is even worse.  We are here to spread some sunshine and smiles and help inspire you to remember that sending even the simplest of cards to someone when they are feeling bad can help brighten their day.

You should have arrived from Sue.  If you just happened upon this spectacular hop, Connie Can Crop is the first stop in this hop.

This is a one-day blog hop, but you have until Sunday to finish hopping and leaving your comments for all of these amazing crafters.  We have an awesome BRAND NEW sponsor for this month!  RUBY MARTHA with

One lucky winner will win a super cute limited edition stamp set from FSJ!!

Be sure to visit her website HERE.

What do you need to do to win?  Easy . . . become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.  You have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments.  Winners will be announced on Wednesday 2/15/17 at Connie Can Crop.  Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

I used the Week #449 sketch from Sketch Saturday as the basis for my card.

My take on the sketch:

 

I chose the colors because I thought they would really brighten someone's day!  I'd planned to enter the Sketch Saturday challenge with this but unfortunately missed the deadline. :-(

Supplies Used

~Colorbok Rhapsody Patterned Paper Pack

~Memento Dew Drop Ink in Nautical Blue

~Ranger Archival Ink Designer Series:  Wendy Vecchi in Red Geranium

~Recollections white cardstock

~Sketch Saturday Week #449 sketch

~The {Stamps} of Life umbrella4you stamp set

~Stickles in Midnight Blue and Star Dust

~Teresa Collins Everyday Moments 6x6 pad

Up next is the awesome Shannon M!  Here's our lineup in case you get lost:

Connie

Christi

Michelle

Rebecca

Kim

Angela

Veronica

Amanda

Shannon H

Sue

Ashley--THAT'S ME!

Shannon M--GO HERE NEXT!

Alicia

Lisa

Miranda

Sarah

Marji

Holli

Sharon

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!

THE ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE #340--"ANYTHING FOR AUTUMN"--30 OCTOBER 2016

This is my last post as a Design Team member for The Robyn's Fetish Challenge, as I am stepping down to spend more time with my family and fulfill some new work obligations.  My time here has been wonderful!  Thanks to Robyn, Susan, and the rest of the Design Team for having me as part of the team this past year.  It's been wonderful!  

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Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Anything but a Card for Halloween" theme at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog last week!  They were wonderful!!!  Our new challenge at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog is "Anything for Autumn."  Our sponsor this week is Lemon Shortbread.  The winner this week will receive three digital stamps of their choice from the Lemon Shortbread Etsy store.

The Robyn's Fetish DT was graciously provided with images to work with for this challenge, so I chose "Autumn Leaves in Hand."

Supplies Used

~Bo Bunny Forever Fall 6x6 paper pad
~Colored pencils--blue, brown, mahogany, orange, peach, pine green, red, and yellow
~Inkadinkado "Autumn Time" inchie clear stamps
~Lemon Shortbread "Autumn Leaves in Hand" digital image
~Ranger Archival Ink in Coffee
~Ranger Glossy Accents
~Stickles in Blue Bayou, Cinnamon, Distress Fired Brick, Orange Spice, and Yellow

We look forward to seeing your "Anything for Autumn" creations this week!  Be sure to get them linked up at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog before Saturday.  Good luck, and happy scrapping!

THE ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE#338--"HALLOWEEN CARDS"--16 OCTOBER 2016

Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Nature" theme at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog last week!  They were wonderful!!!  Our new challenge at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog is "Halloween Cards."  Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish.  The winner this week will receive three digital stamps of the winner's choice from the Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More store.

The Robyn's Fetish DT was graciously provided with images to work with for this challenge; since this week's challenge is for Halloween cards, I chose "Franky Frankenstein."

I used Card Sketch #83 at Sketch~N~Scrap and will be entering this card in the challenge there.

Challenges Entered

~Art by Miran Challenge #69--Anything Goes

~CardzTV--Anything Goes Designer Challenge #2

~Crafting by Designs--Add a Sentiment

~Creative Moments--Challenge 104 Anything Goes

~Fairy Tale Challenge #153--Monsters

~Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps--Anything Goes

~Pattie's Creations Design Challenge--Challenge #127 Halloween or Autumn

~Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge--Challenge #299 Anything Goes

~Scrappin' 'n' Chattin' October Monthly Card Challenges--Day of the Dead

~Simply Create Too Challenge #120--Halloween

~Sketch~N~Scrap Card Sketch #83

~Stampavie and More--Challenge #271 Anything Goes

~The Stamping Boutique--Halloween

Supplies Used

~Bug Bites "Magic Spells" sentiment set
~Doodlebug Design Boos & Brews 12x12 paper pack
~Fibracolor markers
~Jolee's Boutique Bling Stickers multi color gems
~Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black
~Ranger Glossy Accents
~Robyn's Fetish "Franky Frankenstein" digital image
~Sketch~N~Scrap Card Sketch #83
~Spectrum Noir markers--IG8 and TN3
~Stickles in Black Diamond, Orange Slice, Purple, and White
~Studio G ink in Purple

We look forward to seeing your "Halloween Cards" creations this week!  Be sure to get them linked up at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog before Saturday.  Good luck, and happy scrapping!

THE ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE #332--"FOOD OR DRINK"--4 SEPTEMBER 2016

Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Anything Goes" theme at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog last week!  They were wonderful!!!  Our new challenge at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog is "Food or Drink."  Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish.  The winner this week will receive three digital stamps of their choice from the Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More store.

The Robyn's Fetish DT was graciously provided with images to work with for this challenge; my image was "Perfect Pair."

Challenges Entered

~Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #154--Anything Goes

~Scrappin' 'n' Chattin' September Monthly Card Challenge--Anything Goes

Supplies Used

~iCraft 3D foam squares

~Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Soup 6x6 mini pad

~Making Memories Just Chillin' 6x6 paper pad

~Ranger Archival Ink in Coffee

~Ranger Glossy Accents

~Recollections foam adhesive circles

~Robyn's Fetish "Perfect Pair" digital image

~ShinHanart Touch twin markers in Burnt Sienna (BR95), Flesh (R139), Mint Green (G56), and Pale Green (GY59)

~The {Stamps} of Life flipflop2stamp set

~Stickles in Pink

~Studio G Alphabet stamp set

We look forward to seeing your "Food or Drink" creations this week!  Be sure to get them linked up at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog before Saturday.  Good luck, and happy scrapping!

THE ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE #323--"CHRISTMAS IN JULY"--3 JULY 2016

Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Butterflies" theme at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog last week!  They were wonderful!!!  Our new challenge at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog is "Christmas in July."  Our sponsor this week is Star Stampz.  The winner this week will receive three digital stamps of their choice from the Star Stampz store.

The Robyn's Fetish DT was graciously provided with images to work with for this challenge, so I chose "Me and My Snowman."

Supplies Used

~Colored pencils in black, green, light brown, orange, peach, pink, red, sky blue, and white
~Crafty Sprouts "Have a Cool Yule" sentiment stamp set
~DCWV The Mrs. Claus's Kitchen Stack paper pad
~The Paper Studio Sticky Doos foam adhesive squares
~Ranger Archival Ink Designer Series:  Wendy Vecchi in Red Geranium
~Really Reasonable Ribbon Crazy for Christmas October Ribbon Club Assortment
~Star Stampz "Me and My Snowman" digital image
~Stickles in Black Diamond, Christmas Red, Crystal, Fruit Punch, and Star Dust

We look forward to seeing your "Christmas in July" creations this week!  Be sure to get them linked up at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog before Saturday.  Good luck, and happy scrapping!

THE ROBYN'S FETISH CHALLENGE #314--"MOTHER'S DAY CARDS"--1 MAY 2016

Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Anything Goes" theme at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog last week!  They were beautiful!!!  Our new challenge at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog is perfect for right now--"Mother's Day Cards"!  Our sponsor this week is Sami Stamps.  The winner this week will receive a $12 gift certificate to the Sami Stamps Store.

The Robyn's Fetish DT was graciously provided with images to work with from Sami Stamps, and I chose "Read Me a Story."

Supplies Used

~Cardstock from stash
~Colored pencils in blue, brown, magenta, peach, red, and violet
~Cuttlebug Moroccan Screen embossing folder
~The Paper Studio Sticky Doos foam adhesive squares
~Patterned paper from stash
~Pretty Cute Stamps Matryoshka Mom clear stamp set
~Ranger Archival Ink Designer Series:  Wendy Vecchi in Red Geranium

We look forward to seeing your Mother's Day cards this week!  Be sure to get them linked up at the Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog before Saturday.  Good luck, and happy scrapping!