A Blog Hop is Coming!!!

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm just dropping in today to tell you about the fabulous NEW RELEASE Blog Hop that is coming on Sunday, October 1.

There will be a chance to win free images along with seeing some great ideas.
Be sure to come back at 8:00 AM PST on Sunday to join in the fun.

The Merry Christmas Challenge #36

Hi Crafty Friends, I LOVE that I'm getting some of my Christmas cards finished earlier than I usually do.  Being a member of this team sure helps! Here's my card.

Even though I live in California with lots of sun, I still love snowmen.  I have quite a collection that I display at Christmas.  This adorable digi is from Digi My World.  I used Copic Markers to color him.  A red sparkle heat embossed sentiment and a snowflake from Cherry Lynn is all this card needed. I invite you to visit The Merry Christmas Challenge to see even more cute creations and then link your Christmas project.  Remember, it does not have to be a card - any Christmas craft.  You'll find a new challenge with design team inspiration EVERY Wednesday.

Kitty Bee Designs DT Spotlight

Hi Crafty Friends,

Is it beginning to feel like Autumn where you live?  Here in northern California we've had several end of summer heat waves so I'm ready for fall weather and fall colors.

For my monthly DT Spotlight post at Kitty Bee Designs,  I chose these adorable
Kawaii Owl Buddies.

You can click the link above to find these cuties in the Kitty Bee Designs shop. I used the Shade Tree cutting plate from Taylored Expressions and added Nuvo Crystal Drops for the extra "leaves" and accent drops.  I just added a little Baker's Twine for embellishment and colored using Copic markers.  The patterned background paper is from Doodlebug Designs. So glad you stopped in today.

Always Fun Challenge #25 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
Don't you love when a challenge is Anything Goes?  I sometimes think they'll the best yet I do enjoy having a bit more guidance as to theme, especially when my crafty mojo is hiding.
I made this 6 x 6 Pop Up gift card holder following a YouTube video.

In case you haven't guessed, it's for a 21st Birthday.
Here's the inside.

I love how the card just slips between the two rectangular boxes.  It's easy to make and doesn't require a cut file.  The papers are from Carta Bella's Giddy Up line.  I used Jaded Blossom's Word Dies for the sentiments.  The pearl swirl stickers were in my stash.
Come on over and join us - no excuses when it's anything goes LOL. Just link up your project HERE and if you have time, visit the other team members' blogs and leave a little bloggie love.

Cut it Up Challenge #131 ~ Change is Good

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a really fun challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog. We're calling it "Change is Good" and we're asking you alter or recycle something on your project.   Don't forget to use a die cut as well.
I had fun with this one.  I often alter composition books or notepads and I do a lot with Frap bottles so I wanted to explore a different technique.
Here's my project.  Can you guess what I recycled?

Did you guess?  I cut the ghost out of the lid of a foam food container!  It cut so easily with the Cuttlebug.  All of the dies on this project are from Jaded Blossom - Halloween Dies, Halloween Dies 2, and Halloween Scenic Dies.  I just added some Stickles and a little inking on the fence.   Oh, I also tried cutting a snowflake and it worked perfectly although the snowflake was not a detailed cut.  I can't wait to try more dies.

Our sponsor for this challenge is https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/s...

You Are a Blessing

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing a project I created for Paper Crafting World.

The image is a print then cut which I printed on card stock and then scanned and cut  using my Scan N Cut 2.    All I added was some Spectrum Noir sparkle pen to the flower centers, a little touch up with a Copic marker and a bow using homemade crinkle ribbon.
I love the fall papers that I found in my crafty stash.
Visit Paper Crafting World to lots of print then cut images - so easy!

Always Fun Challenge #24 ~ Fall Colors

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's almost fall and a good time to switch our color palettes to those wonderful autumn reds, yellows, oranges and browns.  So, that is our Always Fun Challenge this week.
Here's my card.

Isn't this Giraffe from Inky Antics a cutie?  The papers, ribbon, die cut, and buttons are all from a card kit I'd purchased awhile back.  I just decided to use a different stamped image so it goes perfectly with the personal sentiment I stamped on the inside.

I colored with Copic Markers and then assembled all the rest of the goodies provided in the kit.

I hope you've been playing along with our weekly challenges.  Just follow the link above.

My Besties International Challenge ~ Reminder

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's the 15th of the month so it's time to remind you that there is still time to enter our  My Besties International Challenge.
This month's optional theme is FRIENDSHIP. You may use any image by any artist so I'll hope you'll join in the fun.
Here's my project using Star Dust Mermaid.

I colored using Copic markers and added some La-La Land Crafts die cuts.  They are exclusive to this month's Club Kit.  The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom Mermaid Kisses. After fussy cutting the image, I cut out a Scalloped Oval using tulle (it worked!) to use as a mat. I added some Spectrum Noir Sparkle to the die cuts and Nuvo clear Crystal Drops for the sea creatures bubbles.
Thanks for visiting.

Kitty Bee Designs' Aloha Friday Challenge ~ Fairy Tale/Fantasy

Hi Crafty Friends,
 I'm sharing my first post for  Kitty Bee Designs' Aloha Friday Challenges.  Today's post is the midweek reminder that you still have time to enter Challenge #103 Fairy Tale / Fantasy.
Here's my project using the Little Flower Fairy image from one of our sponsors, All Dressed Up.

I colored using Copic markers.  The image is matted on Jaded Blossom's Scalloped Hexagon Dies.  The sentiment is from JB's Fairy Sweet stamp set, stamped on a JB  Label Die.
Thanks to our two sponsors for this challenge:

MMedel Illustrations - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MMedelIllustrations

All Dressed Up Stamps - https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps

I hope you'll visit the Kitty Bee Designs blog to see all the DT projects.  We'd love it if you'd become a follower while you're there and, of course, link your own project for a chance to win images from our sponsors.

I'll be back on the Spotlight Blog on September 26.

How 'Bout a Little Christmas?

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm so excited to announce that I have become a designer for The Merry Christmas Challenge!

This fun challenge blog posts every Wednesday and the theme is always ANYTHING GOES + CHRISTMAS
What better way to get things going for Christmas.  Woohoo, maybe I'll be ahead of the game this year.  BtW, your Christmas project can be anything - papercrafts, vinyl,cards, layouts, whatever Christmas crafty goodness you're up to.
Since I want to get ahead on my cards, my first project is a card I created by using a small star hand punch and some matting.  I love the simplicity.  Right now I'm trying designs that I can easily make multiples of.  I usually make 4-6 of each design and that gives enough to send handmade greetings to our entire Christmas list.

I did heat emboss the sentiment and add some gems to the star wreathe.
I hope you'll visit The Merry Christmas Challenge to welcome the new design team members and to join us by sharing your own creation.
Remember, we post every Wednesday.  I'm on Team Holly & Ivy so I'll post again in two weeks.