Paper Maniac Birthday Blog Hop

If you have arrived from Julie Lacey's Blog you are on the right track. If not, go back to the Paper Maniac's Store blog to begin the blog hop!

We are celebrating the first birthday of the Paper Maniac store. There are lots of fabulous prizes and give aways up for grabs. The Big Blog Prize includes lots of goodies from Flourishes, Creative Inspiration Paints, Unity, Artistic Outpost, JustRite, Xyron, Melissa Francis, Spellbinders, Tim Holtz, Girls Paperie, and Cosmo Cricket. To winn this Mega prize package you need to leave a comment on ach of the blogs by Sunday evening. The Random Drawing will be held September 12th, 8pm central.




I made this card for the Paper Maniac Birthday Blog. I used the Flourishes Stamp Set Sunflowers and the 6x6 Pink Paislee paper pad called Bayberry College. I colored my stamped image with Copic markers and topped it off with a ribbon.

The next person on the hop is Joanna. Good Luck and Have Fun!

Inspiration Post and MelJen's Thursday Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to make a "Back to School" card. The challenge is a fun way to play with MelJens images:)

I used MelJens image "Bunny Garden Fairy" and colored her with Copic Markers, for my inspiration card. I used DeLovely DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI.

I used the Tuesday Morning Sketches, sketch challenge for inspiration. Additionally, I participated in the Digital Tuesday Challenge of using dots and stripes.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to use black and white and one other color. Do you remember the riddle, "what is black and white and read all over"? This riddle was inspiration for my bookmark. I chose the Harry Potter image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used DP from DCW and PTI cardstock. I added some flourish die cuts, a button, ribbon and dimentionals. I used the sketch challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches to inspire my card. I also participated in the Crazy4Challenges site of making something that is book related. Also, I used the Digital Tuesday Challenge of using dots and stripes. Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

Elisabeth Bell Digital Designs Sneak Peek

Elisabeth Bell's Digital Designs is releasing it's September digital stamp on September 10th at 7:00 pm Arizona Time. The Digi Bells DT will be posting it's creations on that day! Make sure you check out the Elisabeth Bell Digital Design Team blog to enter for a chance to win this fabulous digital stamp.

My Queen Quilt and Pillows

I have to say I have never been more proud of myself. I got the courage to make a queen quilt and all the accompanying pillows. I took a class for the quilt and chose patterns for the pillows. I even had to put in a zipper. I designed the european pillow shams from the Pottery Barn ones that had been on my bed before. They even have three ties to hold them all together. The only thing I have left to do is make a couple of accent pillows for two chairs in our master bedroom. The materials are from Michael Miller.

Confession time... when I was in HS my Mom made my final exam project for Home Ec. I was hopeless with a sewing machine. This time I sewed everything by myself. I amazed myself and learned so much. I can't wait to get started on a quilt for my daughter's bedroom.

Elisabeth Bell Digital Designs Sneak Peek

Elisabeth Bell's Digital Designs is releasing it's September digital stamp on September 10th at 7:00 pm Arizona Time. The Digi Bells DT will be posting it's creations on that day! Make sure you check out the Elisabeth Bell Digital Design Team blog to enter for a chance to win this fabulous digital stamp.

Pixie Dust Studio New Release "Harry Potter"

It's time again for the new release from Pixie Dust Studio. The new release is called "Harry Potter". I chose the Hermione. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used my scraps of K&Co. DP and PTI cardstock. I added star die cuts and buttons.

I used the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge for inspiration.

Make sure you visit the other members of the DT for some new release inspiration. I can't wait to see what you create:)

MelJen's Inspiration Post

I used MelJens new release image "Ride Em Cowgirl" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used up some DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added a ribbon, dimentionals, a tag, and a metal rivet.

I used the Sweet Stop sketch challenge for inspiration. There was a twist on the sketch this week of "Back to School". I also participated in the Belli challenge of using up some of my old metal embellishments.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Pixie Dust Studio Thursday Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to use stitching. The stictching can be either by hand, by machine, or faus. I chose the Frankie image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used some new DP paper from Echo Park and PTI cardstock. I added four metal brads from my stash and colored them with my Copics. I also added some ribbon and dimentionals. I used the sketch challenge at Sweet Sketch Wednesday to inspire my card. I also participated in the Belli Challenge of using up forgotten metal embellishments. Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

MelJen's Thursday Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to make a birthday card.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Elisabeth Bell's Digital Images.....Ginnie, Gliding with Butterflies

I am so honored and excited to be a part of Elisabeth Bell's Digital Design team. As well as being supremely talented Elisabeth Bell is an Arizonian:) I used her digi stamp called "Ginnie, Gliding with Butterflies". I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I used the Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch for inspiration for my card. I also participated in the Beli challenge by using one of my old metal embellishments on my card. I added a metal jeweled brad in the center of my beaded flower. I have hoarded these flowers forever and I definately needed a push and the perfect image to use them with.

You can purchase your Elisabeth Bell Digital stamps here. Make sure to also visit her page on facebook!

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to make your card with Polka Dots. I chose the Frankenstein Bride image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used up scraps from various lines of American Crafts DP paper and PTI cardstock. I ribbon, buttons, rhinestones,and dimentionals. I used the sketch challenge at 2Sketches4U to inspire my card. I also participated in the Digital Tuesday Challenge of using your scraps on your card. Finally, I added buttons and a bow to take part in the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge. Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do

MelJen's Thursday Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to make a card using the colors teal, orange and brow. I used MelJens new release image "Little Cooking Utensils" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used up some scrap DP from Basic Grey and cardstock from PTI.

I used the Mojo Monday sketch challenge for inspiration. I also participated in the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge of making a card with a button and a bow. Finally, I participated in the Digital Tuesday Challenge of using up my scraps.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Pixie Dust Studio "Funhouse" New Release

It's time again for the new release from Pixie Dust Studio. The new release is called "Funhouse". I chose the The Vamp. No one does Twilight inspired images like PDS. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used my scraps of K&Co. DP and PTI cardstock. I added a button and a bow.

I think it takes a talent to make a card to fit alot of different challenges. Usually, I am not able to accomplish this. But, this week was my week. I used the Sweet Stop Sketch as inspiration for my card. I added buttons and a bow following the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge. The Digital Tuesday challenge was to use up your scraps.

Ok, I realize that I just followed three challenges but, for me it is an accomplishment:)

Make sure you visit the other members of the DT for some new release inspiration. I can't wait to see what you create:)