Pixie Dust Studio Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to make a project "thinking birthdays". I chose an image from the Paradise new release. I colored it with Copic Markers. I used Cosmo Cricket Boyfriend design paper and PTI cardstock. I added machine stitching for definition. I used a sketch from the Sweet Sketch Wednesday for inspiration. 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!

Dare to be Sassy Thursday

It's Dare to Be Sassy Thursday from Sassy Studio Designs. The challenge this week is a sketch challenge. I colored the my image using Copic markers and added Dew Drops, design paper from K&Co., and cardstock from PTI.

If you would like to play along post the card with this challenge on theSassy Studio Designs Blog...You will have until next Wednesday 3/3, at midnight PST, to get your entry in! Make sure to use a SASSY STUDIO image and link your creation in the comments section of the Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post!! A winner will be announced on Friday 3/5 The winner will receive their choice of 2 SSD images!!

Shirleys2Girls Twisted Thursday Challenge

It's time for another Twisted Thursday from Shirleys2Girls. All the girls at Shirleys2Girls are animal lovers. Our challenge this week was to make a project using the crown template. The crown template is posted at the Challenge Blog. It is your option to use it or not. The twist this week is to make a card with hot pink. All of us on the Shirleys2Girls DT decided to make crowns for our furry friends. I think Georgia originally started the trend. You go girl:) Here is my crown which is covered with American Crafts design paper. The crown itself is constructed from PTI cardstock. I added machine stitching and lots and lots of rhinestones. I used the birthday gift icon and colored it with my Copic markers. I added ribbon from my stash. I also ran a ribbon from two rivets on the bottom of my crown. This allowed me to tie the crown behind my dog's head. It remained snug and conformed to the shape of my dog's head. I really love how this turned out! It was so much fun to make. Please be sure to check out all the crowns made by the DT and their furry models.

Madison is a chocolate labrador retriever. She loves eating, playing ball, and competing in agility. Did I mention she loves to eat. She has figured out how to open our cabinet and get to the garbage can inside. This April Maddie will turn seven. She is rarely naughty but, can have her strong willed side. She has saved my butt on the agility course more times than I can count. If you are interested in seeing her run agiity look down a few posts and I have a video of her from this weekend! Everywhere I go she walks on my right side to accompany me. I always say she is my heart.

Panda is a bi colored australian shepherd. She is a rescue. She loves me more than anything in the world and will do anything to be with me; even if that means skipping dinner or a snack. She is the most loving dog I have ever met. She picked me out and we have been inseperable for the past two years. She is a wonderful therapy dog and enjoys volunteering at the hospice with me to see patients. She also enjoys agility and playing ball. Most of all she loves to snuggle. If you have watched any of my video tutorials you can hear her snort. She hates to be left out of anything. She always walks on my right side. Panda is my soul.

SimplyScrappingCrafts Card Challenge/Mojo Monday/Digital Tuesday

I made this card for the Simply Scrapping Crafts Card Challenge Corner using the Mojo Monday sketch for inspiration and the theme "a card for mum" from the Digital Tuesday Challenge. The image is from Fred, She Said. FSS just released several new flower images and they are sweet and beautiful. I colored my carnation with Copic Markers and used Basic Grey design paper and PTI cardstock. I used my Spellbinders Classic squares and Classic Square Scallops and paper pierced the scallop die cut. I used a Chai stamp pad from PTI to add a vintage feel to my card. I added definition with light machine stitching and pearls for an accent.

My DOCNA Agility Weekend

I went to a DOCNA Dog Agility Trial this weekend. Maddie had a great weekend placing 1st and qualifying in almost every run. I am very proud of where we are. We are working together wonderfully as a team and I cherish every run with her!

Fred She Said Challenge/Crazy4Challenges

The Fred, She Said challenge is to use three hearts on your card. The pansies in teacup image are so sweet. This image lends itself well to a vintage feel. I colored this image with Copic markers and placed it atop SEI K&Co. Design paper. Cardstock is from PTI and Bazzil. I added buttons and lots of machine stitching for definition. I used Spellbinders classic hearts dies were used to cut out the three hearts out of coordinating cardstock.

Make sure to visit the Fred, She Said Challenge Blog and link your card inspired by this challenge. To purchase this digital image and many others, visit the Fred, She Said Store!

I used the Sketch from The Crazy4Challenges site as inspiration for my card.

Shirleys2Girls Twisted Thursday Challenge

Welcome to the Twisted Thursday Challenge from Shirleys2Girls. The challenge this week is to make a shaker card.

These Birthday Bash images are truly inspirational! I really love the The "Party Animal" and "Scrumptious" image from the new release from Shirleys2Girls. The dogs are so much like my chocolate lab Madison. I colored the image with Copic markers and added Stickles and rhinestones to bling it up! I used American Crafts DP and PTI cardstock and ribbon. I made a shaker for my card with the "Crown Icon" using lots of seed beads. I used my Nestabilities small circles and scallops to make the shaker and shaker frame. Lots of sewing for definition of the card background. On the inside I created a pop up card using the "Party Animal" image. It is so much fun. As the card is opened the image pops up. Both images are cut out and I added dimentionals for depth. This card has alot going on and it is perfect for that special birthday.

Make sure to stop by the store and check out all the new images. But wait, also stop in to all the DT for some celebration inspiration!

It's Dare to Be Sassy Thursday from Sassy Studio Designs. The challenge this week is to use three hearts and lots of bling. I colored the my image using Copic markers and added buttons, twine, and used a border punch from Martha Stewart. The card is based on a sketch from Mercy's Tuesday Sketch.

If you would like to play along post the card with this challenge on theSassy Studio Designs Blog...You will have until next Wednesday 2/24, at midnight PST, to get your entry in! Make sure to use a SASSY STUDIO image and link your creation in the comments section of the Dare to Be Sassy Thursday post!! A winner will be announced on Friday 2/26 The winner will receive their choice of 2 SSD images!!

Pixie Dust Studio New Release "Paradise"

It's time for the new relase from Pixie Dust Studios!. The release is called Paradise. Oh, are these little images ever sweet!
I made my card using the Wedding Couple new digital stamp from Pixie Dust Studios. I colored my image using Copic Markers. I used a bingo card bought locally as inspiration for this card along with the challenge this week from Card Positioning Systems. I also followed the challenge at DareU2Digistamp. I added a Tim Holtz binder clip and a felt heart, rhinestones, pearls and a ribbon.

Make sure to take a look at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog and take a look at all the wonderful images in the store. Also, make sure to visit the rest of the DT to see what they created. With a little magic and pixie dust anything is possible.

Fred She Said/Sweet Sketch Wednesday

I used one of the new digital stamps from Fred, She Said called "Corner Rose". I colored the roses with my Copic Markers and added accents with my opague white pen. I used dimentionals to pop up my roses from the leaves to make the image look more 3-D. I used paper and cardstock from my stash and added pearls to highlight my sentiment. Machine stitching was added for definition. I used the Sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday for my inspiration.

Make sure you check out the Fred, She Said Store and check out all the wonderful digitals they have!

Pixie Dust Studio Sneak Peek

I made a Sneak Peek using an image from the Paradise new release on Thursday February
18th from Pixie Dust Studio. It image I chose to work with today is Flying Friends. Arn't they adorable? I colored the image with Copic Markers. I used DP from Basic Grey Crate and cardstock from PTI. I added machine stitching for definition. I added twine and a charm to embellish my card. I made this card with the DareU2Digistamp challenge in mind, using punches. I used a border punch by Martha Stewart. I also took the Beli challenge and used a dragonfly in my design.

Make sure you take a look at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog and Store and see all the great things there are for inspiration! You never know what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

A Walk Down Sassy Lane...Sassy Studio Designs

A WALK DOWN SASSY LANE!~

It's a Walk Down Sassy Lane Blog Hop. Oh all the wonderful Sassy Studio Designs you will revisit. If you leave a comment at each stop...beginning and ending at the SSD Blog....and you leave a comment at the end with you email address you will get a surprise from Lindsay!!!! You will have until midnight PST.

But wait!! There is a surprise coming. Lindsay will make an exciting announcement at 5pm PST.


I made my card using the Princess of the Orient digital stamp. I used American Crafts design paper and Bazzil cardstock. I used my Spellbinders to cut out the squares and the oval. Added embossing came from my Cuttlebug Embossing folder. I used the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge for inspiration. I also followed the challenges from DareU2Digistamp and Crazy4Challenges.

You should have come to my blog from Leila's blog and you will go to Piali's blog next. Happy Hopping!


SSD Blog:
Anita
Cassie
Gini
Jacquie
Jen
Larisa
Laurel
Lelia
Lisa
Piali
Sara
Susan
Val
SSD Blog

Fred She Said Blog Hop

Welcome to the SECOND "FRED SHE SAID" blog hop!!! If you just happened to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to the "FRED SHE SAID" blog here and start your hop!


Please, we would love it if you commented on our posts. Here, at "Fred" we have been getting all FLOWERy to hasten the arrival of SPRING! Come see what PRETTIES we have in store for you :)


Also, along the way, you will see a special CODE WORD. Collect them all up! Once you reach the end of the blog hop (which will be the "Fred She Said" Challenge blog), follow the instructions to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $20 Gift Certificate for the Fred She Said Store!


Here is my "Fred She Said" creation: I made and designed this jewlery box. It was so difficult. My head is still swimming with all the math and numbers:) I used the new Emma stamp with flowers. Isn't she adorable. I colored her with Copic markers. I used design paper from the new Basic Grey Sugar Rush collection. Cardstock is from American Crafts. I used the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketchers for inspiration.

My special code word is:


AND


Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way:

FRED SHE SAID blog
Shelly
Michelle
Maria
Lora
Lisa F.
Julie S.
Judy A.
Darsie
Carol L.
Carol H.

FRED SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG

This blog hop will run from today, February 15th until February 22nd. On the 23rd, the winner will be announced on the "Fred She Said" blog.

Thank-you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit Julie!


When you are finished hopping, why not check out the pretty and new flowery things at the Fred She Said Store!

A Very Cheeky Valentine from The Greeting Farm

HELLO and WELCOME to our highly anticipated "My CHEEKY VALENTINE" Blog Hop!


We are SO excited to finally celebrate the release of The Greeting Farm's BRAND NEW stamp line, the Cheeky Cherry Sprouts! You've seen the previews, and we're so happy you agree that Rockabilly, Shooter, and Glamour have found a home on the Farm and in our hearts!


Today we have a SPECIAL surprise for you...the ENTIRE TGF DESIGN TEAM, both current AND ALUM were asked to participate in this event! We are THRILLED to be back as one big team and are prepared to ROCK THE FARM tonight, so sit back, grab some tea or maybe some of that Valentine's chocolate, and ENJOY!


Now, what would a hop be, especially on Valentine's Day, without PRIZES??? Well, there are PLENTY of them hanging around, and for our overseas friends, fear not, you will have until 9am CST TOMORROW (Monday, 2/15) to enter your comments to WIN the new stamps!


ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be chosen from the Club Anya & Friends Blog to WIN ALL THREE Cheeky Cherry stamps! In addition, Jessica has "hidden" SIX Cheeky Cherry singles on certain team member's Blogs, both PAST and PRESENT, and those people will be able to CHOOSE which Cheeky they want to take hom! That's 9 singles being given away today, everyone! Can you say AWESOME???


Well, let's get started then! Here is the OFFICIAL "My Cheeky Valentine" Blog Hop order:


Club ANYA & Friends Blog
Randi Wall
Tammy Maxvill
Melyssa Connolly
Mary Giles
Elena Joldersma
Maria Bell
Tori Wild
Sparkle Smith
Traci Porter
Lisa Futch
Cheryl Walker
Cindy Haffner
Kadie Ensley
Kim Nath
Lynda Nielsen
Mercy Kerin
Sandra MacLean
Lysa Rohrer
Kelly Booth
Kim Costello
Pam Varnell
Amy Young
Suzi McKenzie
Janna Hull
Jessica Diedrich
back to CA&F Blog to let us know you've completed the HOP!


THE CHEEKY CHERRY stamps will be released Monday 2/15 at 12AM CST, in just a few hours! We anticipate that they will go fast as these sweet and sassy little bombshells have been quite well received from what we've been hearing, so scoop yours up ASAP! ALL winners will be posted on the Club Anya blog on Monday morning shortly after the 9am deadline. GOOD LUCK!

I made this treat box using the "Glamour" Cheeky Sprout Stamp. I colored her with
Copic Markers and added glitter an flocking for her fur stole. I used lots of Stickles and rhinestones for bling. I used Basic Grey design paper and PTI cardstock. I cut this box out of cardstock and added it to a modified pizza box base. It is perfect for holding candy for your Valentine.

Thanks so much for participating and for stopping by today, and be sure to stop by Cheryl's blog now...she's the NEXT STOP on the HOP!


Have a VERY Cheeky Evening, everyone ;)