Snowman

Trying to get on with my Christmas cards. This was an easy one. The digi image is from Digital Tuesday. The coloring was done with water color pencils. The snowflake is from a Christmas garland. All other materials are from my stash.
It fit the following challenges; 
365 Cards Day 274 - Keep it to Yourself - Today's challenge is to have a Winter theme on the front of your card, and if wish to add a sentiment, pop it on the inside of your card.
Crazy Challenge Challenge #95 - Stars and/or snowflakes.
Creative Card Crew - Our challenge for this fortnight is Monochromatic - Blue,
Die Kreativen Stempelfreunde Challenge # 39 : This time its "Scene".  
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #95 - Bundle Up for Winter.
The Paper Shelter Challenge #42 - Our challenge this week is - Anything goes!
Sweet Stop Sketches Challenge # 136 - Sketch.
Paper Sundaes Challenge #97 - Winter Wonderland.
Sassy Cheryl’s Challenge - Challenge #92 - Winter.

Turkey

This Thanksgiving card was made with a turkey cut on the Cricut. The turkey is up on Pop Dots. The saying inside is -

“This year Tommy Turkey is not only wishing you a

Happy Thanksgiving

He’s urging you to ‘Think Vegetarian!!’”

It fit’s the following challenges;
Made Especially for you - Turkey.
Paper Cutz Challenge - Challenge #117 is "Let's Talk Turkey!" Make a card, LO or craft project for Thanksgiving, using a stamped, digital stamp or Cricut cut image of a turkey!

Christmas Fairy

This was a quick and easy Christmas Card. The digi image is Fiona Fairy from Tellen’s Place Designs. The greeting is embossed. All materials are from my stash. It fit’s the following challenges.

365 Cards Day 260 - Make a List and Check it Twice -- Today's challenge requires you to put only FOUR items on your card. You must be able to list those four items when you link your card The four items are -- Ribbon, Digi image, Die cut circle, embossed greeting

Clean And Simple Stamping Challenge #167 - Sketch.

Digital Tuesday Challenge #137 The theme this week is CHRISTMAS TIME.

Flutter By Wednesdays We'd love to have you join our Open Challenge this week.

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge #120 On the diagonal -- Red - Christmas Sentiment, Ribbon.

Reasonable Ribbon Challenge #36 CAS Christmas & Ribbon Theme.

Ruby’s Rainbow Challenge #16 Use Something with wings.

Tanda Teaser Challenge #184 - Traditional Red and Green Christmas.

Sassy Cheryl’s Challenge Challenge #90 - Anything Goes.



flower

This was an easy card. Made from materials from my stash. The die cut butterfly is from Cheery Lane Designs. The oval cut with Nestibilities.
It fits the following challenges;
Bug-a-boo Stamps November Anything Goes Challenge!
Crazy Challenge Challenge #92 this week is "Something With Wings".
Cutie-Sunday For the next two weeks we want to see *Monochrome*.

Stampin’ Sisters in Christ Challenge: Dig in your stash and use one of your oldest stamp sets, one that hasn't seen any use for a long while. The flower stamp is one of my oldest stampt.

Autumn

This card was made by spraying bleach over leaves. A very easy card. Made from materials in my stash. It fits the following challenges;

Cup Cake Craft Take a leaf out of my book .We'd like to see you using leaves as the main focus of your project
Die Kreativen Stempel Freunde This time we have the Theme : "Orange - Brown". 
Meljen’s Designs Challenge # 83 Use BRADS. The gold leaves on the corners are brads.
Polly Craft Challenge Challenge #117 - Anything Goes.
Ruby’s Rainbow Use METAL on your projects. The gold leaves on the corners are metal.
Sassy Studio Designs  Challenge #97. Show us some leaves on your card. 

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween to All

Another Side Spring card. (Tutorial from

Splitcoast Stampers.) These are easy and fun to make. The digi stamp is from Tellen’s Place Designs .

It fits the following challenges;
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Challenge #45 Using a digi image show us a project using a Halloween image or Halloween Colors.
Fresh Brewed Designs We want to see PUMPKINS! Big, small, carved, pies. any kind of pumpkin.
Our Creative Corner 6 Fancy Folds 11.04

Party Time Tuesdays Challenge #39-Anything Goes!

Simply Create Challenges Challenge #55 : "Pumpkins Pumpkins Pumpkins.

Tellen’s Place Designs ANYTHING GOES.

Flower pot girl

Hi folks, I’m back. I was in hospital for two months, but am now on my way to recovery. Missed all my card making friends out there. Glad to be back.

This is a new type card for me. Called Side Spring card. It was on Splitcoast Stampers. A bit tricky but nice results. The saying in the circle is "I'm single A reason must be  men find my humor, brains & beaurty  a little too intimidating."  It fits the following challenges.;
AIF Graphics Challenge #96 Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge 81 Show us your PINK!!
Creative Inspirations Challenge 134 - Monochromatic
Paper Cutz Challenge #114 we're "In the Pink”

Ghost

OK so it’s not Halloween yet, but it is just around the corner. The ghosts are cut with Sizzex. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 164 - Team Colors This one is a color scheme challenge, but it's designed by you! What could I do - Being from Pittsburgh I has to use black and gold, but didn’t want it to be team related. What’s left - Halloween.
Meljen’s Designs Our challenge for you this week is: Use BLACK.
Southern Girl’s Challenge  # 25 - Black & White with a POP!

Fast flower

I have a system that helps use up scraps and makes a lot of cards in a hurry. I call it 30 cards in 2 hours. A good way to beef up your stash or get a lot of cards ready for a craft show sale.
First you gather up all those 8 ½ x 11 pieces that you have laying around. (you know the ones you cut and only used one half.) Then all those 4 x 5 ¼ pieces. Get out your box of ribbons. Then that box of embellies that you haven’t used yet. Then stamp or sticker sentiments. Take all the cards (at this point you will have more than the 30 goal. Some die along the way.) and fold them in half., (Put your 4 x 5 ¼ pieces on the cards. You can add another 3 ¾ x 5 layer if you like. Just use any colors that go well together. Do a many as make pleasing combinations. Add ribbons (Or bows if you like.) put it on any way you want. Don’t do them all the same. Then pick an embellie or stamp something. Add the sentiment. Don’t make them all the same pattern, play with different arrangements. Remember this is all fun, I like playing with all the mix or match colors. You will have anywhere from 20 to 40 cards when you are done. Some will die along the way as they won’t meet your standards. Do each step on every card before you go to the next. (If you get hung up on one card it will slow you down, but this is your cards for your fun. So do what makes you happy.) I do this when my scraps boxes start getting too full.
This is one of my cards from this system. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 165 - 30 Minutes or Less.
A Spoonfull of Sugar This week our theme is Happy Birthday.
Anything Challenge #47 HAPPY BIRTHDAY/CELEBRATION.
City Crafter # 70 ~ Scrap Happy
Creative CAS Challenges - 'Clean And Simple'

Garden

This card done with the spotlight technique. I made it to welcome new people to our neighborhood. (I’m on the welcoming committee.) The digi image is from Digital Tuesday and is colored with water color pencils. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 163 - In the Garden The important thing is that there is a garden somewhere that has inspired the design on your card.
Flutterby Wednesdays - The challenge this week is your favorite ~ open! Just remember to include your butterfly, fairy or angel!! 8.16
The Poodles Parlour - The challenge this time is Round And Round The Garden. So anything found in a garden,

Under the sea

I just learned how to make a tent card, so here it is. I used Nestabilities Circle to cut the opening and the frame. The Digi picture is from  Meljen’s Designs. It was painted with pearlescent water color paints.

All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 163 - Setting the Scene This challenge is to "set the scene", specifically an underwater scene.

By the Cute and Girly August - The Sea! Hi, Kate here with this month's challenge theme of: 'The Sea' Whether you're thinking of hot sandy beaches or stormy waves crashing, let the sea be your inspiration and share your creations with us.

Digital Tuesday I love the sea Create something with a sea theme.



Teddy Bear

Another one for the children. The bear is cut with a Sizzix Sizzlits Stuffed Animal Set.
All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 161 - My Beautiful Balloon Create at least one balloon on your card using an item or object that wasn't originally intended to be a balloon.

Crafty Calendar Challenge August Challenge - Hot Colours!

The Paper Variety - Color scheme.

Scrapbook Sisters - #47 This weeks challenge is Stars.

There’s Magic in the Air- Use any type of animal image.

Vintage Lady

The lace circle is a die cut from Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendants “Contemporary Hearts.” The digi image is from Digital Tuesday.   The circle is cut on Metallic Paper by "Best Occasions". 
All other materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 160 - Super Sketchy Sunday
Its All About the Vintage - Our first challenge theme is "Anything goes". You can make anything with Vintage on it.

Butterflies

I will be teaching a class in twisted Easels so I have to make some samples, This is one of them. I really love this technique. The sentiment in this card is, “May your spirit keep the freedom of a butterfly in spring, and your heart be filled always with the joys of simple things. May your essence claim the freshness of the new laid morning dew. All of this, and more is my Birthday wish for you.”
The butterflies were made with dies from Cherry Lynn Designs.

All materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 162 - At Odds It's called "At Odds" because the goal is to place an odd number of decorations (including the sentiment) on your card. Three butterflies, one flower on top and three flowers on the bottom.

Crafty Calendar Challenge - August Challenge - Hot Colours!

Crazy 4 Challenges #99 To start of the month we are going to Shape It Up create a shaped card anything other than the normal rectangle or square card.

Happi Challenge  #34 This weeks challenge is Special Fold Your project must have more than one fold.

Papertake Weekly Grow Your Own so all you have to do is include some flowers somewhere in your work, BUT you have to make them yourself.

The Pink Elephant This weeks challenge is a "Butterfly" Theme!!

Charming

This card is a combination card and gift. It has on it a charm bracelet that I make for a friend. The bracelet is attached with tiny red safety pins.  All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 155 - Signs of Peace - Today's challenge is to use a Peace Sign on your card. One of the charms is a peace sign.

ABC Christmas Challenge - P is for Christmas Presents, Christmas Packaging with a Inspiration photo. Not just a card.

Aud Sentiments - We want to see "Merry Christmas" somewhere on your card.

Belli Challenge #123 - Non-paper Materials.

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - Christmas In July/August Challenge.

Paper Play # 31 - Christmas in August!



Bookmark

A pocket, birthday card for a friend how is an avid reader. The sentiment on the bookmark is “A birthday is just the first day of another365 day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip.” All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
 
365 Cards Day 153 - Super Sketchy Sunday. 
One Stop Craft Challenge #143 This weeks challenge theme is 'Sentimental' So please make sure your sentiment is the main focus.
Sentimental Sundays #67 - Flowers!

Picnic

Love watermelon, love picnics. Love summer. This card is made all from stickers.
All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges
;365 Cards Day 158 - Sweet Treats - Add at least TWO sweet treats to your card.

The Crafty Pad - This weeks challenge - GONE FRUITY. Yep, we want to see some fruit on your creations. 

Little Red Wagon #92 - Put a Critter On It! Are ants critters?
Penny’sChallenges.blogspot.com/ this time around the theme is "Watermelons".

TuesdayThrowdown - This week, our challenge is "Summertime."

Audrey and AJ

A fun card for friendship. The digi image is “Audrey and AJ enjoying a summer treat” is from Stamping Boutique.   All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 159 - Opposite Day Here's a fun one, because there are so many options for this challenge. Create TWO opposite combinations on your card. The opposites are - A Boy and A girl, One Black and one White, and the ice cream cones are one vanilla and one chocolate.
Anything Challenge #46 - Pick of the bunch (Flowers).
Card Patterns #127 Sketch.
Cutie-Sunday For the next two weeks we would like to see *Flower Power*.
Fab ‘n Funky Challenges   #84 - "Friendship".
I did it Creations -  #67 CHILDREN
Stamp Scrap and Doodle Saturday - Our challenge this week is "Friendship".
Totally Stampalicious - This week our challenge is all about FROZEN TREATS!

Shopper

This card would go great with a gift card. The border punch is by Martha Stewart. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards - Day 157 - Ad Inspired.
4 Crafty Chicks #49 Color Scheme. 
Crafts and Me #46 - Anything Goes.
Stamping 411 #215 Saturday Sketch Challenge.

Audrey

Oh to be playing on a beach someplace. Summer was made for swimming. This digi image "Audrey tubing" is from  Stamping Boutique. It was colored with water color pencils. All other materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 154 - Today we've got a Card Recipe challenge, and here are the ingredients 4.25x5.5 card Scallops, 3 Buttons, 1 Stamped image and a sentiment.  Buttons are on the tube.  The waves are the scallops.
Crazy Challenge  #78 The Sun is Out.
Critter Challenge #76~Summer Fun.
Frosted Designs - Fabulous Friday Challenge - Coloring!
Happi Challenge - #33 This weeks challenge is ANYTHING GOES!
Paper Sundaes Challenge #80 - Clouds and Skies.
Stamp-A-Doodle WE'RE AT THE BEACH CHALLENGE!

Lucy

Today is Lucille Ball’s 100^th burthday. This is a get well card for a friend who is a Lucy fan. This is the first time I have used the photo rubber stamps -- I need more practice at this. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 156 - When Life Hands you Lemons Make a card meant to cheer someone up.
ABC-Challenge A is for Auburn - We challenge you to include a character or animal with auburn hair in your crafting.

Cute Card Thursday # 176 ~ No Designer Paper.

Do You Stack Up #31: Black with a Pop of Color.

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes.

Red Butterfly



I used an interesting technique on this card. A juxtaposition of the colors on the butterfly. Interesting and fun. All materials are from my stash. 
It fits the following challenges;
365 CardsDay 144 - So Random The idea is to create a card that is absolutely random - no particular occasion, but one thing it must absolutely have is a sentiment.
Crafty Card Makers Butterfly.
Incy Wincy Designs #105 Monochromatic colours.
Die Kreativen Stempel Freunde #30"Monochrome"
Little Red Wagon #91 Heat Embossing.
Pixie Dust Studio Pixie Challenge #85 "What's Your Favorite Color. Create a monochromatic colored card/project using your favorite color!
The Secret Crafter Saturday #145 This week's challenge the theme is - MONOCHROMATIC. 

Autumn Leaves

An early Autumn card, (maybe not so early. Summer is nearly over.) The leaves in the background are painted with pearlescent paints. All materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 152 - Saturday Background Ready for our last background challenge for the week? This one requires you to add paint to the background. You can do this any way you want and in any amount.

Paper Pretties Our challenge this week is a "No Marker" challenge .... you can color your images with pencils, inks, chalks, crayons etc ... anything but markers.



Morning Glory

A twisted easel card for a friends birthday. I like this type of card. Easy and elegant. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 CardsDay 148 - Tuesday Background Challenge The background challenge is to stamp your sentiment (or even just part of the sentiment) all over the background.
Dutch Dare-Card Challenges #123-Birthday Time.
Mami Doodles #31 Flowers 8.4

Metal Flowers

This card uses metal charms. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 151 - Friday Background Today's create layers in your background. Specifically, you need to have a minimum of 3 layers on your card, and exactly how you do this is up to you.
Alphabet Challenge - M for Metal - we want to see something Metal on your work. The leaves and flower centers are metal.

Goddess

The saying inside this card is “Happy Birthday from one Goddess to another. The digi image is from Bug A Boo Stamps. There is pink glitter around the oval.  All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 149 - Wednesday Background Challenge Divide the background into 4 parts - 2/4 must be solid color and 2/4 must have a pattern.
Ginger Loft Challenge.blogspot.com/ #22 Make it sparkle.
Fab ‘n Funky "Clash of the Colours" We would like you to use colours that wouldn't normally be put or colours that are sooooo bold The orange and pink together.
The Play Date Cafe  #92    Coral, Petal Pink and Antique Gold.

Rainy Day

This is a get well card. The digi image is from Bug A Boo Stamps. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 CardsDay 147 - Monday Background Challenge Today, the background challenge is half-and-half; specifically 1/2 polka dots and 1/2 solid background.
All Sorts # 114 - Last Week of Free & Easy 8.5
Bug a Boo Stamps Make a Splash Challenge! we are going to have a water challenge as we know Bugaboo has some wonderful “water” images, but it can be any image or it could be an embellishment, or die cut so you decide how you want to present it but we want to see some sort of water on your card!

ribbons

More head start on Christmas. The ribbons are woven at the corners. The stars are brads.
All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 CardsDay 146 - Super Sketchy Sunday.
Crafts and Me Challenges #45 - Ribbon.
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #93 - Christmas In July.
Crafty Creations #129 Christmas in July - Anything Christmas.
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #42 Christmas in July.
Stampin’ “B’s” Designteam #121 Make a card using ribbon.

burflies

Hello,  I'm back from taking the grandchildren to Universal studies Florida.  They wore me out completely.  Harry Potter land was the big hit..  Well on to the card.
This card has an embossed and sanded background. The cardstock used is Cor’dinations Black Magic. The butterflies are cut with dies by Cherry Lynn Designs. All other materials are from my stash. 
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 150 - Thursday Background - Create a background for your card using wet and/or dry embossing.
The Pixie Cottage Challenge #80 - Emboss It!

Purple Butterfly

The flowers and the butterfly are up on pop dots. The Bling is by Darice. All other materials are from my stash. 

It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 140 - Raised Up - Whether stamped or digi raise up two different parts of the image off the page.

Flutter by Wednesdays This week our challenge is OPEN!! Just remember to use a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creation!!

Paper Play Challenges # 28 - "Things with Wings".

Pattie’s Creations #26 GLITTER or BLING.

Stampin’ for the Weekend # 12 - Wings and Things.

Peach flower

The flower is made using Cor‘dination cardstock. I sanded the edges of the petals to get the shaded effect on the flower. All other materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 139 - Super Sketchy Sunday
All Sorts #112 - Free & Easy.
Scrappy Frog’s Challenge - Summer Flowers.

Window

A general card. The green panel in the center is pierced and embossed and there is a window behind it to show off the piercing. The piercing doesn‘t show up well in the picture. The Flower is embossed and the leaves are pierced. The corner flowers are painted with pearlescent water color paints. All materials are from my stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 138 - Saturday Collage Card Here comes the final collage card challenge of the week... Your collage card for this challenge is to include the following three items/techniques on your card - Tearing - Piercing - Painting. = The pink background paper is torn. 
Amber’s Crafts and Stuff #18 - Embossing.
CraftyAnn’s Challenge #45 Our theme is Dry Embossing.
Little Red Wagon Color scheme.

Lilly

The digi is “Lilly the Enchanted Fairy” fromMichelle Perkett Designs. She is painted with pearlescent water color paints. The pearls are from Hero Arts. All other materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 134 - Tuesday Collage Card - Buttons, Rick Rack, and Pearls.
Fresh Brewed Designs! Our challenge is to use THREE of ANYTHING! - Three buttons.
Inspirational Card Sketches #122 - Sketch.
Your Next Stamp #46 ~ Button Up!

1920

A vintage card. The photo is my mother’s graduation picture (1929). All the digi pictures are from Digital Tuesday. The flowers are punched. All materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 137 - Friday Collage Card. A photograph - A vintage style item - Soft colors.
Creatalicious Challenges #24 Something with the theme of 1920's.
Fuzzy Wuzzy Get Punchy.
Just us Girls # 93 - Color scheme.
Simon Says Anything Goes !! Anything goes.

Sunny Beach

Another slanted easel card.  The sky is sponnged over a cloud stencil.  I envy the girl in the picture.   Oh to be on a beach somewhere. All Materials are from my stash. The digi image is from Tellen’s Place Designs. The scallop shells are sequins.

It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 136 - Thursday Collage Card Your Thursday collage trio Sponging - Scallops - Stitching.
Crafts and Me #43 - Summertime.
Delightful Sketches We want to see FANCY FOLDED CARDS.
Die Kreativen Stempel Freunde #29 This time we have the Theme :"Summer".
Fussy and Fancy # 41- Summer.
Paper Play Time #50 - Make any paper craft project with a SUMMER theme!
Tellen’s Place Designs ANYTHING GOES! !" but you MUST use a Tellen's Place Designs digital image.
Tuesday Throwdown #57 This week, our challenge is "Fun in the sun."

Christmas shaker

This is a shaker card with stars in the shaker. All materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 135 - Wednesday Collage Card Today's three required items are
Chipboard, Patterned Paper, and Fringe - The chipboard is the frame.
Charisma Cardz  # 28 IT'S IN THE STARS All we ask is you have stars somewhere on your project,
Fun at Fairy Knoll #59 -This week is the our challenge is Christmas in July!
Simply Create Challenges #48: Christmas Time we here at SC decided to get a jump start on our Christmas project.

Sunshine

Fun with bright colors. The digi is my own. All materials are from my stash.

It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 132 - Super Sketchy Sunday - Sketch

City Crafter Challenge #65 Let the sunshine in.

Crafty Ho’s Challenge # 16 Color Scheme.

Creative Inspirations # 120 - No Flowers Allowed!

Crafty Purple Frog - This week and we have chosen a theme of Summer Sun.

Papertake Weekly - Our theme this week is Hot Hot Hot so let's see some hot colours i.e. reds, pinks, oranges etc.



Strawberrry

This was a new technique for me. It is a Slanted Easel. (It was surprisingly easy.) You can find the tutorial at Split Coast Stampers. The paper is from “Recollections”. The digi image is from Meljen’s Designs. All other materials are from my stash. (Although the beads on the pin are from my jewelry making stash.
It fits the following challenges;
365 Cards Day 133 - Monday Collage Card - Today's 3 items are Lace, Pins, and Glitter.
Anything Challenge # 45 - More Than One Fold.
Craft Your Passion #66 Our challenge this week is "Just for You” General card for anyone.
Cutie-Sunday #144 We would like to see *Lace* .
Cute Card Thursday - Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Lace!
Fab ’n Funky Challenges "Bakers Dozen" We would love your projects to feature "FOOD"!
Gingerloft Challenge #22 Make it sparkle.   

On the beach

A Beach scene card. The digi is from Digital Tuesday. I colored it with water color pencils. The papers are from a prize package from 365 Cards. The sea shells are sequins.

It fits the following challenges;

365 Cards Day 130 - Summer Fun.

ABC-Challenge - Our challenge for the next two weeks will be Y is for Yesterday.

Creative Inspirations # 119 - To The Seaside!

Crazy 4 Challenges #95 - Make a SUMMER Themed card.

Dutch Dare-Card Challenges #120 - Summer Fun.

Lexis Creations #44 - For this week's challenge the is theme 'AT THE BEACH' .

One Stop Craft Challenge #139 Summer Time.

Stampin‘ ”bs” Design Team # 118 Make a card with a BEACH SCENE you need to include SAND. (It can be real or in an image.)

Stempel Träume #90 Summer.

Totally Paper Crafts # 74 The Beach.