Merry Christmas Snoopy

Everyone loves Snoopy, right?  We all remember him sleeping on top of his doghouse or flying after the Red Baron.  When I saw this rubber stamp of Snoopy several years ago, I knew I HAD to have it, and it's become one of my favorite stamps for Christmas cards. 

I always love the simplicity of this card!  I used colored pencils to color the doghouse and the Christmas lights, and I added some Stickles to enhance the snow.  The sentiment is from The Stamps of Life's Christmastree2stamp set (which I believe has been discontinued).  I'm also entering this in the Anything Christmas Goes challenge at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge and at the Anything Goes challenge at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy scrapping!

Merry Christmas poinsettia

Once I had this simple card put together, I thought it needed a little something extra.  I decided to add red, green, and gold Stickles to certain parts of the card to set things off.  Who doesn't love a Christmas card with a little bling?!?

The Stickles colors I used here are Christmas Red, Gold, and Green.  The Holly and Ivy Christmas Christmas Challenge currently has an Anything Christmas Goes challenge, so I'll be entering this there.

Thanks for stopping by!  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!

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!

You Got This!

One of my son's teachers and a church friend recently learned that her breast cancer (which she had beaten!) has metastisized. :-(  When I found the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches, I knew I needed to make a card that I hope will cheer her up! 

Here's Sketch 307:

Here's my take:

I hope this puts a bright spot in her day!

Challenges Entered

~Freshly Made Sketches Sketch #307

~Scrappin' 'n' Chattin' October Monthly Card Challenges--Anything Goes

Supplies Used

~Bra Breast Cancer digital stamp from The Crafty Pad

~The Paper Studio patterned paper--Texture Hot Pink

~Sentiment from The {Stamps} of Life squirrel2stamp clear stamp set

~Spectrum Noir markers--PP3, PP5

~StazOn Ink in Fuchsia Pink

~Stickles in Neon Flamingo

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 #339--"ANYTHING BUT A CARD FOR HALLOWEEN"--23 OCTOBER 2016

Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Halloween Cards" 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 but a Card for Halloween."  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 for this challenge, so I chose "Pumpkin Smile" and decided to make a decoration for a treat bag.

Supplies Used

~Bug Bites "Magic Spells" sentiment set
~Cardstock from stash
~Colored pencils--light orange and peach
~Doodles by Design "Happy Halloween" wood sentiment stamps
~Fibracolor markers
~Pretty Cute Stamps "Candy Corn Kisses" clear stamps
~Sami Stamps "Pumpkin Smile" digital stamp
~Spectrum Noir markers--CT3, IG8, JG3, and TB5
~StazOn ink in Jet Black
~Stickles in Green, Distress Spiced Marmalade, and Yellow

We look forward to seeing your "Anything but a Card for Halloween" 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 #337--"NATURE"--9 OCTOBER 2016

Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Square Cards" theme at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog last week!  They were wonderful!!!  Our new challenge at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog is "Nature."  Our sponsor this week is Pickled Potpourri.  The winner this week will receive a $7 gift certificate to the Pickled Potpourri store.

The Robyn's Fetish DT was graciously provided with images to work with for this challenge; I chose the "Water Lily."

As much as we don't like to make them, we all need sympathy cards at one time or another.  I thought the October card sketch from Stick It Down was perfect.

Challenges Entered

~Jo's Scrap Shack--FFC #159--Anything Goes

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

~Stick It Down October Card Sketch

Supplies Used

~Bo Bunny It's My Party patterned paper
~Memento Dew Drop ink in Nautical Blue
~Pickled Potpourri "Water Lily" digital image
~Ranger Glossy Accents
~Spectrum Noir markers--CT3, JG3, PP1, PP3, PP5, and TB3
~Stick It Down card sketch--October 2016
~Stickles in Yellow
~Studio G "I'm So Sorry" sentiment clear stamp

We look forward to seeing your "Nature" 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 #334--"ANYTHING FOR FALL"--18 SEPTEMBER 2016

Thanks for all the lovely projects that were submitted for our "Puppy Love" 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 Fall."  Our sponsor this week is The Cutting Cafe.  The winner this week will receive three sets of their choice from The Cutting Cafe Store.

The Robyn's Fetish DT was graciously provided with images to work with for this challenge; the images I used were from the "Wheelbarrow Deliveries" set.

Supplies Used

~All Night Media micro Pop Dots
~Celebrate It fall ribbon
~The Cutting Cafe "Wheelbarrow Deliveries" digital images
~Echo Park Fall is in the Air plaid decorative washi tape
~Fibracolor markers
~iCraft 3D foam squares
~Stickles in Cinnamon, Orange Slice, and Yellow
~Spectrum Noir markers--CT1, CT3, IG8, JG1, TN3, TN5, TN9

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