Monday, May 30, 2011

Magical Monday~Any type of Easel Card......

It is that time again. Another Challenge with There's Magic in the Air.
This week, it is any type of Easel Card ....
if you go to the Challenge Blog there are links for all the different types of Easel Cards.....
cool cool cool!!

Here is my card for the challenge:
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 And a close up: 

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The image I used is:

from Paper Cupcakes Digi Store!!
Additional supplies:
All cardstock and additional stamps are from Close To My Heart. 
Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug
additional templates: Close To My Heart. 
prismacolor pencils and OMS

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments : "A sentiment/card for a male"
C.A.S.E. Study: CASE Study Challenge #41
Charisma Cardz: Boy oh Boy
Digi Doodle Shops Best: Anything Goes 
MelJens Designs: Father's Day
Paper Romance: Distressing





Monday, May 23, 2011

Memorial Day Challenge #34 ~ Red, White & Blue

HOP on over to Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge Blog and play along!!
The current challenge is all about Memorial Day ~ Use Red, White & Blue!!

I used Birthday Candles for my Digi Image:


talk about versatility!! 
Also, since my eldest Son's Birthday, (turning 17, OYE) and my Birthday are Memorial Day Weekend.....how more perfect the theme!!

So make sure you play along so YOU can win some Digi Image(s)!!

Challenge  reminders
  •  We do require a digital image 
  • We would love to see you all use a Daisy Doodles image, but it is not required to play.
  • We do request that you link to the project that is being entered and be sure to  
  • link that post back to Daisy Doodles.
  • Please, limit your entries to two per challenge
  • We require that your post is current. It must be dated  May 23th or after.
  •   Most importantly---have FUN

Make your own Flowers, Another Magical Monday ~

Now I know this challenge is great for EVERYONE!! 
Who isn't making their own flowers to add to their creations.....
So, get busy, create some flowers and add to your project!!

~Here is my creation~ Using the image: Mandelina~
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and of coarse a little bit of a close up:


I am entering this into the following challenges:
CASE Study: Challenge #40
Shelly's Images: Anything Goes

Friday, May 20, 2011

It's Time for Tableau Tuesdays!!!

Okay, so I know it is actually Thursday, but, there have been some CRAZY things going on in my life right now, a little slow, but I got there!!
For this creation, I used  
He comes with
  "4 stamps featuring Aristotowl.
 ideal for exam results, graduation, car test passes etc.
She even left one board area blank for you to add a different sentiment of choice."
isn't he SWEET!! 
I love this, especially with the end of the year upon us, even though I only have one left in Elementary School ( I stop giving teachers gifts in middle school)......I still could find MANY uses for this guy!! 
He is very wise!!
Papers are from Close To My Heart
Colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol
Misc. flower and button
I dry embossed the Outdoor Denim Blue cardstock
and then distressed it. CTMH cardstock is great for 
distressing, as it has a white core. Great look for dry embossing.
Check out the other creations at the Challenge Blog for Tableau Tuesdays!!!

I am also entering this card into the following challenges:
 
Shelly's Images: Anything Goes
(create something with a flower on it, use a piece of patterned paper and add a ribbon)
Truly Scrumptious: Anything Goes Challenge #57
Paper Pretties:  Flowers on your card  PWC154
Paper Shelter Challenge: #14 Distress to Impress

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Challenge #2 with Divas by Design~ One for the Girls!!

Okay, I am totally thrilled to say, this is my first entry in Divas By Design Challenge blog!! This is our official 2nd challenge (my first)!!

What a talented bunch of ladies I work with, I feel quite lucky!!
Well, on to the challenge deets!!
The challenge: "one for the girls" 


The prize: 2 digis of choice to our lucky winner!
here is my card:

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I used an adorable set from Close To My Heart
pattern paper also from Close To My Heart done with paper piecing. Punches by Fiskars along with my corner rounder to make the scallop.
Misc flowers/punches....added a few gems and Viola!!
Now, we want to see YOUR creations.


So get your stamps and pencils ready!!
CREATE!!
Don't forget to share your link on our blog for your chance to win.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Magical Monday~Embossing

This week's Challenge at There's Magic in the Air is Embossing.....
Well, I LOVE to dry emboss my cards, so this one was yummy to me =0)
PLUS there is a FREEBIE!!


If that image doesn't suit you, visit Paper Cupcakes store...there are over 300 yummy images to choose from!!
here is what I created :



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with a little cardstock and pattern paper, a punch and some ribbon....the main focus 
is still the beautiful flower in it's vase!!

Now, make your creation using embossing and share it with us at the Challenge Blog!!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Color Challenge with Daisy Doodles~# 33

The Challenge this time around is a color challenge:
Blue, pink, or green with brown and/or kraft!!
for my card, I used the lovely Sunflowers Image from Daisy Doodles Store!!
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Used my border punches, added a yummy lace flower, a little saying from my Close To My Heart stamp set and viola!!
Now, get started on your project, and make sure to share your link on the Challenge Blog!! 

here is a little side/close up shot...this is my first digi card solely on Kraft Cardstock.....I think it is growing on me!!
 
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There's Magic in the Air with this sketch!!

This weeks challenge at Paper Cupcakes Challenge blog:
is a sketch challenge, done by yours truly!!

Here is the sketch:
My version is done using:

here is a close up of the glitter glue on the bubbles!!

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I flipped mine!! You can add your own spice to the sketch any way you would like.....don't forget to post a link to your creation on the Challenge Blog for your chance to win some digis!!

Supplies:
Close To My Heart Bella Level 2 Paper Pack
Olive, Primrose and Grape Sherbert Cardstock also from CTMH
MS Border Punches
Glitter Glue for the bubble also from CTMH
Prismacolor Pencils, chalks, gems and flowers (CTMH)

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

A New Day to Enjoy at Daisy Doodles Challenge Blog!!

I have to say, I am very blessed for all the wonderful images I get the honor of working with on a weekly basis.
and that doesn't stop with Daisy Doodles!!
We have added a new day to post your gorgeous creations with us. 
Here is my Tableau Tuesday Creation:

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It is a little on the simple side...but I didn't want to take away from the gorgeous Flower Vase image from Daisy Doodles!! It is just too precious!!

Supplies:
paper of coarse from Close To My Heart
fence punch from MS
butterfly punch from MS
used Nestabilities for the time in my Sizzix Texture Boutique, boy was that tricky to figure out =0)
colored with prismacolor pencils
added some pearl gems.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Birthday Challenge!!

I love making Birthday cards....you always need them in your stash!!
This weeks challenge at There's Magic in the Air......
BIRTHDAY!!

Show us your Birthday creations ....here is mine:
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I used Close To My Heart's lovely Sweetheart Paper, their Scallop punch to make the flower.
I then added some glitter to the edges of the flower and my image =0)

Digi Image is: Cone With Candle  and Variety Tickets from Paper Cupcakes Digi Store.
If you haven't seen the beautiful cupcake designs in the store, they are FAB!!

Now, show me what you got, make your birthday creation 

This card is also entered in the following:
CASE Study #37 (loving this blog)
Digi Doodle Shop: Challenge #56 ~ Anything Goes
Moving Along with the Times: Challenge #96 ~ Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey : PCJ #9 ~ Bling

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