Getting Crafty with Jessica

She's a Goddess

2012-02-07T13:59:00.000-08:00

Hey there. I am back again today to share another card I made yesterday while home and this one is for the Tickled Pink challenge. I must say that while I wasn't able to enter their challenges all the time I am sad to hear that they are closing the challenges at the end of this month.

For my entry this week for Anything Goes, I decided to use the new image I won from a FB contest Kellie ran last week. I chose to keep this very simple and let the image be the focal point. I used some great glitter paper that I was given in a mystery box over Christmas and I added the sheer ribbon and pearl drops for a simple embellishment.

Challenges:
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Tickled Pink Challenges - Anything Goes

Pretty in Pink

2012-02-07T13:48:00.000-08:00

Hey there and how are you all doing today. I would like to share with you a fun and girly card that I made yesterday while being stuck at home with car problems.

I got this wonderful Saturated Canary image as a freebie a couple weeks ago and I have been dying to use her. Once I saw this weeks color challenge I know she would be perfect. I used some awesome Valentine paper scraps that I had from a friend, so unfortunately I don't know the company. For embellishment I cut out a single flower from the Maya Road flower ribbon that I got from my friend, Carisa, last year.

Challenges:
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Saturated Canary - Red, Pink, and White!!!
Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge - Anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts - Valentine (w/ at least 2 hearts)
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Pink and Red
Stamp with Fun - Love

Loving You

2012-02-03T16:54:00.000-08:00

Hey there everyone and a Happy Friday to you all

I have a card to share with you that I made for the most recent challenge over at Meljen's Designs. The challenge is LOVING YOU. I loved this little mouse image and I hadn't used him yet so I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to do so. I decided to keep this card super simple. The only details I added to the card was to emboss the main panel and use a heart doily that I got recently.

Now head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT cards. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images.

Also while you are there you should check out Melissa's new releases. Yes I said RELEASES. She has switched to a once a month release schedule so she is putting out MORE images per release. She has a great non-colored set of new images and a pre-colored set of oldie images. THEY ARE AWESOME. I will be back next week with cards featuring images from both sets.

Challenges:
Stampin' for the Weekend - Embossing
Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge - Valentine

Wonderful Winnie

2012-01-30T14:28:00.000-08:00

Hey there and Happy Monday to you all. I hope you all had a great weekend, I was busy but I managed to start my Smashbook and get a couple cards done. YAY me.

Today I want to share with you a card I made for the current challenge over at Saturated Canary. I absolutely adore these stamps. Kristy is an amazing artist and they are so fun to work with. This is Winnie without her trailer. I hope Kristie doesn't mind. I paired her with some fun Echo Park and My Mind's Eye paper. I used my scalloped Nestie and a Fiskars border punch to follow the challenge theme. Finally I added some Prima flowers and dew drops.

Challenges:

Saturated Canary - Dies and Punches
Crazy 4 Challenges - Layers

Lovey Pup

2012-01-25T13:41:00.000-08:00

Good afternoon everyone. I have a card to share with you that I made for the most recent challenge over at Meljen's Designs. The challenge was .........Red and/or Pink AND Kraft. I think you may still have a short time to get your entries in before tomorrow's challenge starts.

My card is made using a pre-colored digi call Lovey Pup. Isn't he just the cutest. I really love the pre-colored digis that melissa has to offer because when you are in a pinch for time they are all ready for you. Plus they are colored so well. I used some locally made DP from a company called Paper Pizzaz. I had some fun crimped paper that I thought would frame the image well, especially when I added the twine. Then I used some Kraft hearts that I got from my friend, Lizzie, and some DP hearts that I got from my friend, Sylvia.

Saturated Canary GDT Call

2012-01-13T13:39:00.000-08:00

OMG, I am so excited. Saturated Canary is looking for a few Guest Designers!! My friend, Carisa told me about this recently and after thinking about it I decided why not try out.

I have created a fun hippie-esque card for my GDT entry, using the Winnie image. I cut her out so that she would be by herself and not with the travel trailer she normally hangs out with. I had this fun mat stack from K & Company that really had the right vibe for the image, so I went with two of the papers from the stack. I knew this card had to be fun yet organic so I added some twine that I recycled from some homemade Christmas cookie wrapping, some crocheted flowers, some handmade and stamped primo clay buttons and then finished it with the heart clip and set eyelets for the holed the twine threads through. I was so excited to use tons of new embellies that I got over the last few weeks.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my entry. I really hope you like it. Fingers Crossed, there is some amazing talent already entered.

"NEW" Challenge

2012-01-06T15:10:00.000-08:00

HAPPY FRIDAY everyone. I have a new card I want to share with you. I made it for the current challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog. What is the challenge you ask? Well it is..........

HAPPY NEW YEAR

We want to see either a New Year card or some thing NEW that you received recently. Let's show off our new goodies.

The sponsor this challenge is ME. I have a mystery box of crafting goodies to give away. There is a little bit of everything in there. I have been filling it over the holidays.
For my card I used Firefly Fairy from MelJen's Designs. The "NEW" part of my card is the gorgeous paper. I was the lucky recipient of a Mystery Craft Box from my dear friend, Carisa, and when I saw this paper in the box I about fell over it was so beautiful. In the box there were also coordinating paper diecuts. I used one of the tabs and cut it in half to use on this card. The ribbon is a new purchase from a LSS.

Challenges:

Tuesday Throwdown - "Shiny" New Year

Fab 'n Funky - Something New

Cute Card Thursday - What's New

Seeing Stars.

2012-01-05T14:39:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone. I hope you all made it through the Holidays with happy hearts and many fun stories to tell. I know I did.

Well it's Thursday and that means a NEW CHALLENGE over at Meljen's Designs. This week's challenge is:

STARS

For my card this week I used a fantastic image called Book Girl. Check out this fabulous image (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images) at the the Meljen's Shop. I used some great double sided paper called "tent trailer" from October Afternoon. I topped it off with some red twine and two red wooden star buttons.

Now head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT cards. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images.

Sunshine Santa

2011-12-15T15:58:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone. I am sorry I haven't been around lately. My entire family has been battling the flu other bugs over the past couple weeks. It kinda makes it hard to craft. LOL.

Well it's Thursday and that means it is NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs and boy do we have a release for you. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the BRAND NEW Meljen's Shop).

A new release means a NEW CHALLENGE over at Meljen's Designs. This week's challenge is:

No RECTANGLE Cards

(Square, Round or Shaped Cards!)

For my card this week I chose to use Summer Time Santa. I wanted to do something bright and cheery for this fun Santa image. I used a scraps of this great double sided polka-dot paper and I love how well it works. I added some red ribbon to the top and I stamped the Ho, Ho, Ho sentiment directly to the patterned paper. What you (hopefully) can't see is that I actually dropped the stamp when I was done and smeared ink on the card. I was in a state of panic and I (luckily) found these awesome present and flower stickers that perfectly covered up the ink smears. All in all I am pretty happy with my sunny Santa.

Now head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT cards. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there

Time for Lizzie's Birthday Party

2011-12-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago my dear friend, Lizzie asked if I would be a part of her weeklong Birthday Bash on Blogger. Well of course I was going to say YES!!! Seriously, she didn't really have to ask. I am so honored to be a part of this and celebrate her birthday.

The amazing Lizzie is letting us take over her blog for 6 whole days and tell the world how much we adore her. That's so easy to do. The best part is that this is a party with PRESENTS!!!. She is holding a giveaway and boy are her prizes AWESOME.

Now I want to share my card I made for her with all of you. Lizzie is an amazing friend and a unique individual. She has such a zeal for life and she is a true gem. I wanted to make a card to represent her as best as I could. I knew that this Wild Sprout - Ebony image by The Greeting Farm was the perfect image to use for Lizzie. I paired it was a cool sentiment freebie from PaperCrafts Magazine. I used this great double sided paper and then for embellishment I cut out some flowers and leaves and popped them up for dimension.

Now I have a special surprise. In addition to Lizzie's great giveaway, I am also giving something away. I put together a baggie with all the supplies I used to make this card. So one lucky person will get a fun card kit.

I want to thank Lizzie for letting me be a part of this and I want to wish her the MOST AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY EVER.

Check back tomorrow to see what the next party guest has to share with you.

2011-11-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful day with loved ones, and if you are not from the US then I hope you are having a wonderful Thursday.

Guess what, it is NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs and boy do we have a release for you. We have two special releases. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the BRAND NEW Meljen's Shop).

A new release means a NEW CHALLENGE over at Meljen's Designs. This week's challenge is:

Use Twine / String.

For my card this week I chose to work with Stocking Kitten and Stocking Puppy. I am really trying to weed through my scrap stash and I founds these two great papers to use. I love how the one has snowflakes printed on the border. I topped it off with a chipboard holly leaf and berries and a Seasons Greatings sentiment and red string.

Also be sure to check out the special THANKSGIVING sale going on now.

Getting Sketchy

2011-11-18T14:05:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, how are you all this Friday. I am trying to get back into the swing of things after several weeks of everyone being sick in my home.

I have a fun new card to share today that I made using a brand new Tickled Pink image that I won from Kellie Winnell's blog last week. I am giddy with excitement over how cute she is and how fun it was to work with her.

I figured her first use should be with the new Tickled Pink challenge which this time is a sketch. You can find the challenge HERE.

For my card I used Tickled Winter Little Lolita Evie from the new release. I used this amazing textured and glittered paper that I had been hoarding, along with a couple papers from last years DCWV Christmas Stack. I added a Christmas colored ribbon and glitter flower with an epoxy sentiment attatched to the center.

Challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - Christmas Traditions
Digital Tuesday - Christmas Time
Tuesday Throwdown - Lots of Circles
Fab 'n Funky - Baby its Cold Outside
Tickled Pink - Sketch

Time for Giving Thanks

2011-11-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

A new release means a NEW CHALLENGE over at Meljen's Designs. This week's challenge is:
THANKSGIVING or THANK YOU

For my card this week I chose to work with Thanksgiving Corn Mouse. He was just too cute. I riffled through my paper stash and found this great double sided scrap from We R Memory Keepers. I stamped the Thank You sentiment so that it and the Meljen's image would be the focus. I added some red bling and some pretty gold & red woven ribbon to embellish. One of these days I will get my camera back from Best Buy but until then I will have to continue to take pics with my Blackberry.

Halloween HOP Winner

2011-10-25T13:20:00.000-07:00

Now the news you have been waiting for.................................

I am pleased to announcing my lucky image winner from my portion of the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog HOP

The winner is:

Drum roll please............................................. ANGIE

Angie, you have won the Oh Snap Lizzie Designs original Happy Halloween sentiment. I am so happy that you won. You are an original Card Makin Mama and it's great to see one of you win. Will you please send Lizzie an email at (ohsnaplizzie at yahoo dot com) with CMM BLOG HOP WINNER in your subject... have it all caps so she is sure to see it!!

Thank you all for playing along!!!!

HALLOWEEN BLOG HOP!!!

2011-10-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

ITS HERE!!! BLOG HOP DAY HAS ARRIVED!!! You have from today through Monday morning to HOP, so I'd love to see you all there.

Here is the order for the HOP!!

CMM Blog
Jess - ME
Penny
Dee
Ciska
Sara
Lizzie
CMM Blog

As you can see I am the first stop on the hop and I am so excited to share my creation with you. For my card I used a Oh Snap Lizzie Designs original image along with Vampire Jude from Karber Digital Images.

I kept my card simple so I could show off the wonderful images. I used papers from last year's DCWV Fall stack and I embellished with some purple twine. Now if you like what you see then make sure you comment because I am GIVING away the HAPPY HALLOWEEN sentiment to one lucky commenter. Also if you complete the entire HOP and let us know then you can be entered to win both images I used, along with several other awesome stamps.

Now that you have seen what I have to share with you, please head on over to Penny 's blog and see what she has to share. Be sure to leave her some love and tell her what you loved about her creation. Make sure you do because you could win the image she used.

When you are all done with the HOP and you make it back to the DT blog be sure to comment and let us know what you thought of our first ever HOP. One luck winner will win 7 images. Check out this Grand Prize package.

Now off you go. HAPPY HOPPING EVERYONE!!!!!

Challenges:

Drunken Stampers - Halloween
One Stop Craft Challenge - Halloween

Stamptacular Sunday - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Spooky Fun
Digital Tuesday - Halloween
Stampin' for the Weekend - Spooky

Hey Farmer Crow!

2011-10-20T14:33:00.000-07:00

A new release means a NEW CHALLENGE over at Meljen's Designs. This week's challenge is a COLOR challenge: RED and GOLD

For my card this week I chose to work with Farmer Crow. I am still without a camera so this is from my cell phone. Here I used some craps of paper that I had in my bin. The yellow with the scallopped edge is from the Fall DCWV stack from last year and the birdie paper is from my one and only trip to Archivers last summer. Mr. Crow is al colored up with my new Copics and so is the doodling on the edges. I topped the card off with punching some eyelets in the scallops and threading some twine through. Probably one of my fave cards I've made in quite a while.

ALSO PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH ME TOMORROW BECAUSE CARD MAKIN MAMAS IS HAVING A BLOG HOP AND I WANT TO SHARE SOME PRIZES WITH YOU.

Challenges:

Catch the Bug - Animal Antics

Corrosive Challenge - Flying Things

Stamptacular Sunday - Anything Goes

Trick or Treat

2011-10-14T16:18:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. I hope you are all having a great week so far. I have a new card I want to share with you. I made it for the current challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog. The current challenge is HALLOWEEN.

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps and they gave us some fabulous images to work with. I chose to use Scene it Halloween Witch. I found some fun papers in my scrap stash, the dotted paper is from My Mind's Eye and the striped paper is from last years DCWV Fall Stack. I followed this week's Deconstructed Sketch. I added some bling and the Trick or Treat sticker for dimension.

Again sorry for the blurry pic, my camera issue still isn't resolved.

Challenges:
The Deconstructed Sketch - Sketch
Drunken Stampers - Halloween
One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Halloween
Creative Card Crew - Spooky Fun

It's Mr. Bones

2011-10-12T13:26:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HUMP DAY EVERYONE!!!

I am here to share yet another fabulous Meljen's Designs image with you. This is Mr. Bones. Isn't he great. As soon as I saw him with last week's release I knew that I had to create something with him. Then I saw the current Deconstructed Sketch and then the wheels started cranking in my mind. All the patterned paper here is from the DCWV Fall stack from last year. I added some glitter spiderweb ribbon and google eyes.

Sorry the pic quality is icky, I had to take this with my cell phone because apparently my camera decided not to like the USB cord.

Challenges:
The Deconstructed Sketch - Sketch
Drunken Stampers - Halloween
One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Halloween
Creative Card Crew - Spooky Fun
My Time to Craft - Orange & Black

Friendship card

2011-10-07T16:02:00.000-07:00

Since this morning was late start for Wyatt I thought I would take advantage of the extra time by making a card. Sorry the pic quality is icky, I had to take this with my cell phone because apparently my camera decided not to like the USB cord.

I was inspired by the colors of the current challenge going on for the I {Heart} Papers 3rd Birthday challenge. The colors are geren, pink and blue, which are the colors of their logo. I used several variations of the colors as you can see. The DP isn't actually DP, it is the front of a store bought birthday card I got this year. I love the print so I decided to repurpose it. I then found some teal cardstock and the green stripe paper (Imaginisce) in my scraps to use. The image is a sentiment freebie from Paper Makeup Stamps. I finished it off by using some teal eyelets, hot pink cording, and layering flowers.

Challenges:

I {Heart} Papers - Color Challenge
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts - Think Pink
Prairie Fairie Fridays - Sugar & Spice ad Everything Nice

Roger the Reindeer

2011-10-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone and Happy Hump Day to you all. I was unfortunately absent from Blogland over the last several days due to some very sick kiddos in my house.

Sadly I had to miss posting this card for it's intended purpose which was the Operation Write Home World Card Making Day Blog Hop. This little guy is Roger the Army Reindeer and was created by Meljen's Designs specifically for this Hop.

Roger was super duper fun to color and use for this card. At first I wasnt to thrilled with the color of his fur so I took an eyeshadow sponge and swiped it across some brown ink and then sponged it lightly along the body of Roger. The result was definately worth the extra effort IMO. I used Core'Dinations cardstock and some Christmas paper from last years DCWV stack. Topped it off with some scrap christmas ribbon I had.

Challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges - Anything

Alien Invasion

2011-09-29T11:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday to you all. I am so ready for the weekend. Fall has finally started to arrive here in my neck of the woods and it sure has made me cold and tired. I really need a nap.

Today I have a card to share with you using Squiggy the Alien from last week's release over at Meljen's Designs. So for this card I had my oldest son, Wyatt help me. He LOVES monsters and aliens. He picked out all the papers and the colors for the image. I suggested the embellies though. Surprisingly enough I got these papers in a pack at the Dollar Tree quite a while back and I really love them.

Now he can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the BRAND NEW Meljen's Shop. You really should go check it out, it is awesome.

Also while your at it, head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's new image release annd the new challenge along with all the fabulous DT cards. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

Challenges:

Critter Sketch Challenge - Anything Goes

I'm a Guest Bar-Tender

2011-09-23T00:30:00.000-07:00

**Scroll down for my Card Makin Mamas Post**

So a couple weeks ago I entered a CAS card in the "White" challenge over at Raise the Bar Challenges, imagine my surprise when I made their Top 3. The most amazing par tof it all was that I was invited to be a Guest Bar-Tender for this week's challenge. I about peed my pants I was so excited.

Well the challenge this week is THINGS WITH WINGS.

For my card this week I chose to use a set of images from Tiffany Doodles that I won a while back. I fell in love with this set and am so happy to finally use it. I used some pre-embossed paper that I got at a garage sale recently along with the floral paper I bought at the CKC several months ago. I popped up the birdies and the sentiment for added dimension. Then I attached the sentiment with eyelets and fine glitter ribbon.

I want to thank the girls at Raise the Bar for allowing me to play along with them this week. I am truly honored to be given the opportunity.

Now what are you waiting head on over to Raise the Bar so you can play along and to see all the DT’s creations!

Challenges:

Fab 'n Funky - Hard Theme (putting sentiments on front of card)
Southern Girls' Challenge - Anything Goes

Graveyard Smash

2011-09-23T00:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday to you all.

Today marks the halfway point in the Card Makin Mamas Challenge. The challenge was to USE YOUR PUNCHES.

Well I sure got crafty with the punches and with the images. First off I used 3 Meljen's images, Scaredy Cat, Mummy Bear and Mummy Cat. To create the scene I first used some patterened paper that had a moon on it so I cut it so it would fit right. Then I cut some grass with my punches, and then added the gravestones which are just rectangles that I used my corner rounder punch on. Then I made the fence by using my newest garage sale find, the awesome spade punch. Then I added the images. To top it off I rubbed ink on the gravestones and then outlined them in black pen and wrote funny names. All in all I LOVE this card. I hope you do to.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge.

Challenges:

Fab 'n Funky - Hard Theme (creating a scene)

Southern Girls' Challenge - Anything Goes

Meet Fuzzer

2011-09-22T11:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday everyone. Guess what, it is NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the BRAND NEW Meljen's Shop).

I have to say that this is probably one of my all time favorite releases from Melissa. The best part is that it all came about because my son was looking for a alien or monster image to use to make a card for his friend's birthday. Next thing I know Melissa whips up this amazing set. My son was so super excited. I even had to print out a few for him to color to keep.

A new release means a NEW CHALLENGE over at Meljen's Designs. This week's challenge is a SKETCH. This sketch was drawn by our very own Melissa F.

For my card this week I chose to work with Fuzzer the Monster and this week's free digi image. At first I was a little scared of the sketch but I think it all turned out great once I decided to use the aliens from the freebie as embellies. I have been hoarding this paper from Cosmo Cricket for quite some time and I felt it just fit this image pretty darned good. I am holding onto this card for AJ's birthday and so cut the 5 out from another patterned paper so that it reflects the 5th birthday. Now if only I didnt have to wait 7 months to give it to him. LOL.

Challenges:

Prairie Fairie Fridays - Snips & Snails

Stamptacular Sunday - Just Sayin'

Totally Stampalicious! - Birthday card for a child

Fab 'n Funky - Hard to Make - mine is boy cards

Southern Girls' Challenge - Anything Goes

Sew Fabulous

2011-09-12T13:15:00.000-07:00

I am back with another card to share with you today.

My second card for is using two digi stmaps, a Squigglefly sentiment along with the Sewing Machine digi from Meljen's Designs. I have had this fabulous button ribbon for the longest time and it seemed to work just perfectly with the image and sentiment. I had some blank chipboard accents and so I covered it with some Echo Park paper from the Life is Good collection. The card still felt a little empty so I added a strip of the design paper under the ribbon.

Challenges:

Craft Us Crazy - Autumn Colors

Raise the Bar - White

Stamp Something - Anything Goes (Final Challenge)

Sentimental Sundays - Autumn (I went with the colors)

Totally Stampalicious! - Anything Goes

Getting Digital (times two)

2011-09-12T13:12:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. I hope you all had an amazing weekend. I know I did. My hubby surprised us with a day trip to the beach on Saturday. It was absolutely beautiful and much cooler than at home.

I am here to share with you today a very simple, yet fun card I made with digital images.

My card is made using two digital images that I won from Squigglefly Digital Stamps. I just fell in love with the dress and sentiment sets when I was choosing my image wins and I knew that they needed to be used without a lot of frills. The only things I really did to this this card was layer the blue cardstock, color the dress, and draw the margin lines and "x"s with a marker. I am super happy with the way this turned out.

Challenges:

Raise the Bar - White

Stamp Something - Anything Goes (Final Challenge)

Totally Stampalicious! - Anything Goes

GO BEAVS!!

2011-09-08T14:13:00.000-07:00

A new release means a NEW CHALLENGE over at Meljen's Designs. This week's challenge is:

All Things SPORTY! Team colors, sporty papers, sports images

For my card this week I chose to work with Little Football Boy. When I saw this image I got so excited because College Football season is starting and anyone who knows me knows that I am a DIE-HARD Oregon State Beaver fan (much to my Mom's chagrin since she is a Duck fan). I have had this OSU fabric sitting around to make coffee cozies out of but I figured I could snag a couple squares for the card. I layered black and orange cardstock and then attached the fabric squares with black brads. The GO BEAVS was added using rub on letters.

Challenges:

Stamp Something - Digi
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Crazy 4 Challenges - Back to School (I hope this counts)

Stamptacular Sunday - Sky is the Limit (anything)

BLOG HOP AND RELEASE

2011-09-01T05:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday everyone. We have some very exciting news at Meljen's Designs today.

Melissa has decided to open up her own shop for her images. You can find them all at Meljen's Shop, now this store will have digis, pre-colored digis, and freebies. Any Rubber will still be available to purchase here at the Whimsy Shop.

In honor of the new store we are having a BLOG HOP!!! Dont forget to leave a comment on the Design Team blog to be entered into the Blog Hop Prize Drawing.

We are also having a wonderful new challenge today: No Patterned Paper (only SOLID cardstock).

Here is the order for the HOP!!

For my HOP card today I have used an image that was released back in May called Message in a Bottle. I wanted to showcase an older image because I feel sometimes its eaasy to over look some great images when the new ones come out. I really love how versitile this image could be. I did follow this week's challenge by using only cardstock, although I did use an embossed one for texture. As always I kept the card simple, however I did use the embossed cardstock and I added some black dew drops. I topped it off by attaching the sentiment with a mini clothespin.

Now that you have seen what I have to share with you, please head on over to Katja's blog and see what she has to share. Be sure to leave her some love and tell her what you loved about her creation.

When you are all done with the HOP and you make it to the Meljen's Designs DT blog, check out this week's challenge. FYI, the challenge also gives you a chance to win free images. Don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

My Challenges Entered:

Prairie Fairie Fridays - Inspired by a Book (Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks)

Totally Gorjuss - As You Like it

Fab 'n Funky - Mad with Embossing

My First

2011-08-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

HAPPY FRIDAY everyone. I missed yesterday's post and I am so sorry, but that means a NEW CHALLENGE was issued yesterday over at Meljen's Designs. (No new release this week)

This week's challenge is: BLAST FROM THE PAST
Show us the very first card you ever made using a Meljen's Designs image!

I remember getting the email from my friend, Dee asking if I could be the Guest Designer for August 2010 and of course I had to say YES. The only hitch was that I was in the midst of a cross country road trip vacation with the family. Once we got to the in-laws house in Indiana I made my Mother-in-Law take me to the nearest Archivers (I had never been to one) and I bought all this fun stuff for the card. Although I was limited in most supplies I still had a blast making this and I love the way it turned out.

Now head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT "First" cards. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

Free to be ME

2011-08-19T15:53:00.000-07:00

HAPPY FRIDAY everyone. I missed yesterday's post and I am so sorry, but that means yesterday was NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

How cute is this release. As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is:

Sparkles, Shine and Glitter!!

For my card I chose to use Little Goth Girl. Isn't she too cute? I paired her with a Raindrop Echo freebie sentiment I got a long time ago. I have had this black and red glitter paper for a while now and I knew I really wanted to use it for this card. I found this paper by American Crafts sitting on my shelf of new stuff and I had a lightbulb aha moment. The whole thing came together so easily. I went over alot of stuff with my glitter pens and I added some bling too. I felt it was lacking in embellies so I added the red ribbon. As most of you know I like to keep my cards super simple and I am so glad I did with this one. It really makes the image stand out.

My Time to Craft - G is for Goth Girl

Fab 'n Funky - A Stitch in Time (I used stitched ribbon and did faux stitching)

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Can You Dig It?

2011-08-12T13:59:00.000-07:00

Hey there and Happy Friday to you all. I have a quick card to share with you today. I have had this image colored for the longest time but this morning I actually decided to do something with it.

Both images I used here are FREEBIES from Meljen's Designs and can be found on the Freebie page of the blog. I have also had these papers for quite a while and I was very happy that I could finally get to use them. I kept the card simple and used last weeks Deconstructed Sketch (I really like it). For aa finishing touch I added the bakers twine and the rubber dog bone charm.

Challenges:

Corrosive Challenge - Earth Tones

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Clean & Simple

Stamp Something - Dog Days of Summer

Vintage Birthday

2011-08-10T13:17:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. I hope you are all having a great week so far. I have a new card I want to share with you. I made it for the current challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog. The current challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Our lovely sponsor is Tickled Pink Stamps and they were kind enough to give us images to work with for the challenge. I chose Lil Victorian Steampunk Lolita Lylah to work with. Isn't she awesome. I wanted to go vintage with her so I chose two complimenting papers with the same design in very light colors. I used this week's Deconstructed Sketch because it allowed me to incorporate more vintage elements such as the lace, the pearl brad and the Happy Birthday tickets. I am more than thrilled with the outcome of this. I think I may hold onto it until my Grandma's birthday.

Challenges:

The Deconstructed Sketch - Sketch

Tuesday Throwdown - Birthday

Back to School?? Already??

2011-08-04T14:44:00.000-07:00

Good day to you all, its Thursday again and that means it's means NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is:

BACK TO SCHOOL
For my card today I chose to use two images and layer them, Checkered Apple Frame and Desktop Mouse. I love how easy it was to put the one image inside the other. I bought this double sided paer at the CKC in Portland a while back and it really worked perfectly with this image. I added a ribbon threaded through a button for embellishment and I handwrote the ABC on the paper. I think I will give this to Wyatt's teacher at Back to School night.

Enlighten Me!

2011-08-02T15:35:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. How is your week going so far? I am here today to share this week's FREEBIE image with you from Meljen's Designs. It is the cutest little lamp you ever did see.

When I saw this image this paper immediately sprang to mind. It has been sitting on a shelf just begging to be used. I used the Deconstructed Sketch this week for the layout. I love this sketch. I needed embellies to complete the sketch but I didnt think that normal embellies would work with this busy paper so I cut out a few circles from the DP and added those as my embellishments. I am super happy with the way it turned out.

Now head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can grab this week's FREEBIE. Also don't forget to check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images.

Challenges:

Fab 'n Funky - Clashing Colors

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

The Deconstructed Sketch - Sketch

Soul Mates

2011-07-27T12:10:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone Happy Hump Day. Yesterday was my parent's 36th Wedding Anniversary and so I thought I would share the card I made for them.

I have had this wonderful Paper Makeup Stamps sentiment for a long time now (I got it on a Freebie Friday), and I knew it would be just right for my parents. I recently got this double sided paper from American Crafts and I have been dying to use it. I thought the elegance of paper would go well with the sentiment. I added a few brads to pin down the corners.

Challenges:
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Something Embellished
Sentimental Sundays - Focus on the Sentiment
Totally Stampalicious! - Anything Goes
Fab 'n Funky - Clash of the Colors (green/purple)
Freshly Brewed Challenges - Shaped Card

2 Cards for 2 Challenges

2011-07-22T15:48:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone and Happy Friday to you all. I didnt get a chance to post my Meljen's Designs card for you yesterday due to unforseen circumstances, so I am doing that now. There was no new image release this week because Melissa took a much needed week off to spend time with her family. That meant that us DT members got to play with whatever images we wanted from the line of stamps.

The challenge this week is a recipe: 1 bow, 3 brads, and a circle.

For my card I chose to work with Pinky Flamingo and keep her nice and clean. I colored her with Copics and paired her with plain and metallic Core'dinations cardstock. Since I wanted to keep it simple I chose to emboss the white panel with Swiss Dots. I added some bling brads, the accent ribbon through the eyelets, tied a bow around her neck and layered some great paper flowers for my circle.

Challenges:

Stamptacular Sunday - Animal Antics

Creative Card Crew - Animal Antics

Tuesday Throwdown - Something Metallic

Fab 'n Funky - Animal Magic

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Something Embellished

Being that it's Friday, that means there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is being sponsored by Karbers Digital Images and the challenge is FOOD & DRINK. The winner will get 2 digital stamps of their choice.

Karber's Digital Images was so nice to us by giving us all an image to use this week and I used Cupcake Denny on my card today. She was so fun to color up. I paired her with some great double sided paper I got a Michaels on clearance a while back. Then I added the cupcake ribbon for embellishment.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge.

Challenges:

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Southern Girls' Challenge - Birthday Theme

Stamp Something - Something Embellished

A Bear Butt

2011-07-13T15:04:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone I hope you all are having a good week. I thought I would share a new creation with you.

I made this card using "Bear Butt" from Meljen's Designs. I fell in love with this special release image and couldn't wait to use him. My husband has a buddy who is having a birthday soon so I made this for him. I used some new papers from October Afternoon. Aren't they great. I then added the twine and wooden knot tag. I used a yellow leaf and pinecone rub-on to dress up the tag.

Challenges:
Southern Girls Challenge - Birthday (for my husband's friend)
Stamping 4 the Weekend - Wings & Things (bumblebee on the image)
Stamp Something - Bugs or Butterflies (Bumblebee)
Crafty Creations - Boys to Men

Margaritas Anyone?

2011-07-08T14:47:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is being sponsored by Some Odd Girl and the challenge is SUMMERTIME. The winner will get 3 digital stamps of their choice.

For my card this week I used some Unity Stamps that I received as a prize from my friend Carisa's blog. I have been staring at these stamps lately thinking about how I could use them. The other night I had a dream and I was crafting with friends and in my dream my card looked some what like how this turned out. I kept it super simple and stamped the images directly to the card. Then I colored the image and the outline with Copics. I topped it off with some yellow and green metallic cording which I tied through the polka dot cardboard buttons.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge.

Challenges:

Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes
Stamptacular Sunday - 2 of something (2 buttons and 2 cords)
Cupcake Craft Challenge - 1 Layer Card
My Time to Craft - Food

Another Meljen's Challenge

2011-07-07T13:55:00.000-07:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is:

No More Than 2 Layers!

For my card today I chose to use "Cheer Girl" from the new release. I was really struggling with the layer challenge but I knew I wanted to do a window look to the card. So I took this awesome paper from The Greeting Farm and used my Nesties to cut the window. Then I used another set of nesties to create the frame out of some Core'dinations cardstock. I then added this great ribbon that is pink on one side and dark brown on the other, which I knotted and then topped off with a brown button.

American Eagle

2011-06-29T13:44:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. I hope you all are having a fabulous Wednesday.

I have a patriotic card to share with you today using the "American Eagle" image that was recently released by Meljen's Designs. I wanted to keep the card as simple as I could so all I did was layer red, white and blue cardstock, add a few brads and the star ribbon. It came out better than my original plan.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - July 4th
Catch the Bug - Red, White & Blue and ribbon
My Sheri Crafts - Independance Day or Canada Day
Stamptacular Sunday - Stars & Stripes
Tuesday Throwdown - Red, White & Blue
Craft Us Crazy - Red, White, and Blue OR Summer Theme

Patriotic Angel

2011-06-24T14:35:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is being sponsored by Robyn's Fetish Digital Products and the challenge is a color one: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE. The winner will get 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 digital paper set of their choice.

For my card this week I used Christie Angel. Isn't she cute? I was trying to find some papers that I liked and found three that worked well together, although the swirly background one is actually a Christmas paper. I added some red & white and blue & white bakers twine for texture. Also I found these epoxy buttons in my stash and thought they would be the perfect embellies to top the card off.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge.

Challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges - add twine, floss, string, etc...
Totally Stampalicious! - Something Old/Something New (new image, old papers)
Craft Us Crazy - Red, White, and Blue OR Summer Theme
Southern Girls Challenge - Anything
The Deconstructed Sketch - Sketch
Stamp Something - Red, White and Blue

Kiss the Cook

2011-06-23T15:57:00.000-07:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is
STRIPES and/or PLAID.

For my card today I chose to use "Smokin' Hot", "Marching Ant Frame" and "Kiss the Cook" (Freebie). Yes I managed 3 images in one card. Hooray for me. I paired the image with some fun bbq papers from last years DCWV Summer Stack. Then I topped it off with this fun word brad.

Now head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

CHALLENGES:
My Sheri Crafts - Summer or Beach
Sentimental Sundays - Summer
Stamptacular Sunday  - Fun in the Sun
Totally Stampalicious! - Something Old/Something New (new image, old papers)
My Time to Craft  - More Than One Image
Tuesday Throwdown  - Man Card
Fab N Funky - Summer Loving
Craft Us Crazy - Red, White, and Blue OR Summer Theme
Southern Girls Challenge - Anything

Hearty Hippo

2011-06-17T16:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday to you all.

I thought I'd drop in real quick to share a card I made recently for my son to give to a friend for her birthday. Sorry the pic is blurry. I am still figuring out my new camera.

For my card today I used a Meljen's Designs image called Hearty Hippo, which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop. I had been hoarding my Echo Park papers that I bought that the CKC, but I decided it was finally time to get crafty with them. I absolutely ADORE Echo Park and I really wish someone nearby would sell it.

Well hope you like and I will be back next week with more lovelyness to share with you.

Pretty in Pink

2011-06-09T14:27:00.000-07:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is
PINK & PEARLS.
For my card today I chose to use "Little Ballerina" from the new release. She was so pretty I couldn't help myself. Sorry the pic is not of the best quality, I am still trying to figure out my new camera. I used some scrap pink design paper from DCWV Sweet Stack. I love the glittery swirls through it and I knew this would work well together. I added this awesome sheer ribbon with swirled cording on it that I got on clearance at Walmart. For the pearls, I took a strand of pearl cording I had and cut individual pearls off to glue on various places. I used one in the flower, one for the necklace, 3 for the belt on the tutu, and then I placed several on the corded ribbon.

Turtle Sundae

2011-05-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

I am here today to share with you my card for the current challenge over at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Challenge Blog. The challenge is BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR A GIRL. The challenges run for 2 weeks so there is plenty of time to get in on them. You have one week left for the current challenge.

For my card today I used "Turtle Sundae" and isn't he super cute. I used cardstick from a local paper maker and the DP is from the DCWV Sweet Stack. I added some polka dot ribbon and green and pink bling to top it off.

Now I know you want to go snag some of the 2 Cute stamps from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps so follow this LINK and it will take you to the store page where you can choose the digi store, the etsy store or even try them our first with the freebies they have offered.

And don't forget to play along with us at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Challenge Blog.

Challenges:

Creative Card Crew - Cute and Girly

A Little Birdie Told Me

2011-05-20T15:22:00.000-07:00

It is Inspiration Day over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

For my card today I used a pre colored digi from Meljen's Designs called Birdie's Little Letter. I adore these pre-colored digis. It really helps speed things up when you are in a time crunch. I paired him with this gorgeous double sided paper from Fancy Pants Design. I matted everything in this locally made cardstock. I topped it all off with the ribbon, a flower I created myself using Nesties and a super cool flower brad.

Now don't forget that the current Card Makin Mamas challenge is RECIPE 1 2 3 and it runs until 11:59pm on the 26th. The random winner will win their choice of 3 images from Some Odd Girl.

Challenges:
Crafty Creations - Flowers
Fab N Funky - Make Your Own Blooms

2 Cute Birthday Challenge

2011-05-17T13:42:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I hope you all are enjoying your week so far. Mine has been super busy with a sick child and getting ready for a birthday party this weekend.

I am here today to share with you my card for the current challenge over at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Challenge Blog. The challenge is BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR A GIRL. The challenges run for 2 weeks so there is plenty of time to get in on them.

For my card today I used a cupcake freebie they gave out a while back. I've had these papers from the Target $1 bin sitting around for forever so I knew I wanted to use them with this image. My son's friend is having a birthday a couple days after his and he wanted me to make a fun card for her. I think she will like it.

CMM Challenge

2011-05-13T15:55:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Some Odd Girl and the challenge is a RECIPE! Use 1 Image, 2 Patterned Papers, and 3 Different Types of Embellishments. The winner will get 3 stamps of their choosing. Fun challenge huh?

For my card this week I used last week's freebie image from Bugaboo stamps. I fell in love with this image. It is so pretty and versatile. I used some papers form the Grandma's Kitchen line at We R Memory Keepers. I cut the image and mat using Nestabilities Labels 11. For embellies I used some metaillic cording, bling and a vintage button.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge. Also we added some new faces to our DT. Be sure to go give them some love.

Challenges:
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges - April Showers Bring May Flowers
My Time to Craft - Scallops
Tuesday Throwdown - Die Cuts
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Flowers
Prairy Fairy Fridays - For the Girls
Stamp Something - Anything Goes

CASE-ing Lisa

2011-05-13T14:48:00.000-07:00

Hey Im back for my second post today. This one is for the Farm Fresh Challenge Blog. On Monday they posted their Mystery Monday CASE challenge. You can either CASE the card shown, OR you can use it as an inspiration piece. Well thisk weeks CASE card is one by my friend, Lisa, so of course I had to play along.

I used Cheeky Mate for my image and I colored her with Bics and Copics. My Mom's birthday is on the 4th of July so I thought I would use that as inspiration for the image and papers. I chose to some AWESOME new papers that I got recently by October Afternoon. Aren't they great. Then I used some scrap ribbon I had and these really cool oversized wooden star buttons I got from Joanne's on clearance.

Thanks for stopping by. I will be back shortly with my Card Makin Mamas Post.

Challenges:
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Fab N Funky - Buttons & Bows
Prairy Fairy Fridays - For the Girls
Stamp Something - Anything Goes

Meljen's Release

2011-05-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

Good day to you all, its FRIDAY and since blogger was down yesterday I now going to share with you my card for NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is GRADUATION.

For my card today I chose to use "Grats Grad Frame". I really liked this image to use. It was easy but still makes a rgeat impact. I had this awesome double sided paper that I pikced up at the CKC in Portland and hadnt used it yet. I paired that with some Core'dinations cardstock and then added a couple buttons and twine for effect.

2 Cute Penguins

2011-05-10T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone and Happy Tuesday. My Tuesday is especially happy because I have NEWS. Today I am happy to announce that I have been asked to be the May Guest Designer for 2 Cute Rubber Stamps. If you haven't seen these stamps then you are totally missing out. They have rubber and digis to work with and they are soooo totally cute.

Well they have decided to branch out into the realm of CHALLENGES. Hooray. The challenges run for 2 weeks so there is plenty of time to get in on them. The current challenge is CELEBRATIONS and can be found on the new challenge blog.

For my card today I used one of the brand new digis that was released last week called Penguin Wedding. I wanted to keep the card clean so that the image would be showcased but I also wanted it to be snazzy. I chose this awesome shiny design paper (didnt have a brand label) that was a bunch of squares. I cut 2 of the squares to use as the background, then I matted them in gold. I then found some love related Studio G sentiment stamps I had and I stamped them in silver and then traced over them with Stardust pens in red and clear. I also accented the image with the Stardust glitter pens.

Now I know you want to go snag some of the 2 Cute stamps from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps so follow this LINK and it will take you to the store page where you can choose the digi store, the etsy store or even try them our first with the freebies they have offered.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - DIGI Day
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Corrosive Challenge - Sketch
Sentamental Sundays - Anything Goes

Flowers for Mom

2011-05-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

It is Inspiration Day over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

For my card today I used "Little Layered Flowers Mini Cuties" from Meljen's Designs. I kept this card SUPER simple. I used white and pink cardstock and I colored my images using Copics and Prisma-Color Pens. I found a stamp that is just a row of dots and I inked it up to make the border and the stems of the flowers. I then used a Studio G leaf stamp on the flower stems. The sentiment is also from Studio G.

Now don't forget that the current Card Makin Mamas challenge is FOR A LOVED ONE and it runs until 11:59pm on the 13th. The random winner will win their choice of 4 images from the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STORE.

Challenges:
Catch the Bug - May Flowers/ Bright Colors
Totally Gorjuss - 1, 2, 3 (1 sentiment, 2 colors, 3 flowers)
Sentamental Sunday - For a Woman
Stamptacular Sunday - Mums the Word
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Starts with a "C" (Clean & Simple)
Totally Stampalicious - Stamp at least 6 mo. old.
Tuesday Throwdown - Mother's Day
Fab N Funky - Put Those Papers Away (NO DP)
Delightful Sketches - Mother's Day
Prairy Fairy Fridays - For the Girls
Stamp Something - DIGI Day

What??? No Chocolate???

2011-05-04T14:33:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I had some freetime on my hands this morning so I thought I would get crafty.

I have had this image for a VERY long time. It is a fun freebie and sentiment set I got from Bugaboo Stamps. OK now I am actually allergic to chocolate so this card doesnt necessarily suit me but almost everyone I know is addicted to it. I have a friend who's birthday is coming up so I thought it would be perfect for her since she LOVES chocolate.

Challenges:
Drunken Stampers - Say it Like it is
Sentamental Sunday - For a Woman
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Starts with a "C" (Chocolate)
Totally Stampalicious - Stamp at least 6 mo. old.

Its a Royal day

2011-04-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Meljen's Designs and the challenge is FOR A LOVED ONE and the winner will get 4 stamps of their choosing. Fun challenge huh?

For my card this week I used a brand new image released today from Meljen's Designs called Hansel & Gretel. Super cute huh? I found this sentiment from Paper Makeup Stamps in my computer file and new it would work perfectly with this image. I used some fabulous paper scraps that I had (I seem to have ALOT of scraps) and topped it off with the Making Memories flowers and a Dewe Drop.

Help Support Japan

2011-04-25T16:05:00.000-07:00

As you all know, Japan has been suffering from devastating earthquakes over the last month and it doesn't seem that the end is in sight as they are still experiencing devestating aftershocks.

Recently, Melissa Jenkins, creator of Meljen's Designs has collaborated with some other digi-illustrators at Whimsy Stamps to help bring financial support to earthquake-striken Japan! CLICK HERE to see the details and ALL of the other wonderful creations involved in this effort! This adorable release is available for ONLY $9. OR the images can be purchased individually.

Today I am showcasing Melissa's digi that she created especially for this event. I absolutely LOVED working with this image. I colored her with some newly purchased Copics and I drew the outline frame with them as well. The patterned paper is from Basic Grey and I thought it would match the image well. I used some rose colored velvet ribbon to add texture and dimension to the card. Then I topped it off by layering some Making Memories flowers and leaves secured by a matching MM brad.

Please head over to Whimsy Stamps to add your support to Japan by picking up one or all of the images.

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday - No Text
Prairy Fairy Fridays - April Showers Bring May Flowers.
Catch the Bug - Singing in the Rain
Corrosive Challenges - Welcome to the Jungle

Inspiration Time

2011-04-22T15:56:00.000-07:00

It is Inspiration Day over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

For my card today I used a Paper Makeup Stamps freebie sentiment I got quite a while ago. I had recently bought this textured sparkly paper and I had yet to find something to use it with. I decided that it would be a perfect match for the sentiment. I used some navy & white ribbon from my stash and these AMAZING brads I have been hoarding that I got from my friend Carisa.

Now don't forget that the current Card Makin Mamas challenge is SPRING COLORS and it runs until 11:59pm on the 28th. The random winner will win $15 to spend at the Paper Makeup Stamps Store.

Challenges:
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Lots of Layers
Totally Stampalicious - Clean & Simple
Spoon Full of Sugar - Celebrate
ABC Challenge - S is for Sparkle
Color Throwdown - Navy, White and one other color (I picked Gray/Silver)
Fab N' Funky - Here Comes the Bride
Prairy Fairy Friday - Flowers or Showers
Stampin' for the Weekend - Wedding

Hello Cutie Challenge

2011-04-21T13:45:00.000-07:00

It is time for the second challenge at the brand new challenge blog called Hello Cutie Challenges. The second challenge of the month is a photo inspiration challenge, and Lizzie sure did a great job with the photo.

Here is my interpretation of the photo. I used the awesome "Sail Away" image from Meljen's Designs and then I just went to town tearing paper for the waves. The background paper is from Core'Dinations and I thought it looked very "sky" like. I then cut out a sun and cloud for extra visual affect.

Well..... what are you waiting for? Get yourself over to Hello Cutie Challenges and see what the rest of the fabulous DT have to share with you. While you are there you should grab the blog badge and enter the challenge. Also there is still time to get in on the color challenge. There will be a prize every month!
The best part is that Hello Cutie Challenges is a CRAFT challenge blog so if you aren't into making cards or scrapbook layouts, that's ok. This challenge blog is open to all crafts: papercrafts, painting, sewing/quilting, crocheting/knitting, and even baking. Anything that is crafty is welcome. Hooray.

Challenges:
Prairy Fairy Friday - Nursery Rhyme (Row Row Row Your Boat)
Totally Gorjuss - No Patterned Paper
Cupcake Craft Challenges - LOTS of Layers
Totally Stampalicious - Keep it Simple

Hippity Hop

2011-04-18T13:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday to you all. I hope all of you had a good weekend. I did however it didnt last nearly long enough for my liking. Does it ever though? LOL. I did manage to get a little crafty this morning and so I am here to share with you what I created.

Last week I was going through my digi images looking for fun Easter ones, and I came across this great freebie set that I got From Bugaboo Stamps last year. There is one more in the set but unfortunately it would not fit. I colored Mr. Easter Bunny with Copics and then used Stickles for the polka dots. I wanted to keep it simple so I stamped the sentiment and added the twine ribbon and buttons. Wyatt said he wanted to give this to Grandma and Grandpa so I will let him so the inside of the card.

Challenges:
Spoon Full of Sugar - Creatures Great and Small
Tuesday Throwdown - Sparkle
Craft us Crazy - Animals
Stampin' for the Weekend - Easter
Catch the Bug - Easter
My Sheri Crafts - Bunnies
Totally Gorjuss - No Patterned Paper
Sentimental Sundays - Celebrate Spring/Easter
Totally Stampalicious - Clean & Simple

CMM Challenge

2011-04-15T12:48:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Paper Makeup Stamps and the theme is; Spring Colors.

For my card this week I chose the Aurora Digi to work with. Isn't she just adorable? I fell in love with this image when I first saw it. I looked through my paper scraps since I wanted to keep the card simple and I found this great plaid paper just the right size for the card. I added some Martha Stewart paper labels and then some coordinating flowers and buttons. Although its simple I really am pleased with it.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge. The winner of the challenge will get a $15 GC to Paper Makeup Stamps. Thats a great pize worth entering for.
Challenges:
My Sheri Crafts Challenge - Buttons
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge - Sketch
Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday - Little Women
ABC Challenge - Sugar & Spice

It's a Baby

2011-04-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is a RECIPE CHALLENGE. The recipe is 3 Colors, 2 Patterned Papers, and 1 Bow.

For my card today I chose to use "Baby Shower". I have so many pregnant friends that I got really excited about this release. My favorite is the one I chose to share with you today. For this card I embossed a soft yellow cardstock to give the background some texture. I used my Nesties to cut some small circles - 4 of each kind of patterned paper I was using. I then overlapped them to make the mat. Then I matted the image with the same yellow cardstock. Finally I topped it off with wrapping the corners of the card with the white sheer ribbon and added the bow in the upper corner.

I am so excited about how this turned out. I can't wait to give it to my friend at her shower in June. She is having a baby boy and this will be perfect.

Now head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - Sassy Circles
Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes
My Time to Craft - On the Spot
Color Throwdown - Teal, Summer Sun, Celery
Fab N' Funky - All Spotty & Dotty

Hey Chick

2011-04-12T14:23:00.000-07:00

It is Inspiration Day over at the MELJEN'S DESIGNS BLOG! Wow the DT really came up with some amazing cards to share with you.

My card today is featuring a new release image "Little Egg Chick". Isn't he so adorable. I wanted to really play with color on this since there is not alot of coloring on the image. I found these papers in the DCWV Spring Stack and I think they work perfectly together. I kept with the yellow from the chick and added the yellow and white flower with button and the yellow ribbon.

Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out the current challenge. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there. Also be sure to stop back here on Thursday to see what I have created with this week's new Meljen's release.

Challenges:
ABC Challenge - R is for Ribbon
Craft us Crazy - Easter or Spring
Raise the Bar - Hey Chick
Stampin' for the Weekend - Easter
Stamp Something - Sassy Circles
Catch the Bug - 4 or More Layers
Totally Gorjuss - Fluffy
Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes
Spoon Full of Sugar - Creatures Great and Small
Creative Card Crew - Spring
My Time to Craft - On the Spot

Hopping by for Inspiration

2011-04-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

It is Inspiration Day over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog. We are also having a DT call so you should go check it out.

My card today is using "Hello Bunny String " FREEBIE from Meljen's Designs!

Now don't forget that the current Card Makin Mamas challenge is EMBELLISH IT and it runs until 11:59pm on the 14th. The random winner will win $15 to spend at the Wink Wink Ink store.

Challenges:
Tuesday Throwdown - Spring
Craft us Crazy - Easter or Spring
Prairy Fairy Friday - Nursery Rhyme (mine is Here Comes Peter Cottontail)
Totally Gorjuss - Fluffy
Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes

Meljen's Designs Anniversary HOP

2011-04-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

HAPPY FRIDAY to you all and a very HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY to MELJEN'S DESIGNS.

And in honor of this wonderful occasion, we are having a HOP. Can you tell I'm excited, I keep using all caps. Teehee. The hop runs from 10am Eastern TODAY through MONDAY.

3 RANDOM WINNERS each will get 3 FREE images of their choice, but must comment on everyone's blogs to be eligible. Winners will be announced: On Monday, April 4th in the Freebie Monday post! In addition there is a SALE of 50% off of Melissa's DIGIS during the DURATION of the BLOG HOP, until Monday.

OK so you should have come here from Dianna's blog, but if not here is the complete hop lineup, starting with the main blog itself:

MELJEN'S DESIGNS BLOG!
Anita
Audrey
Cheryl
Darsie
Dee
Dianna
Jessica (ME)
Katja
Marlena
Melissa
Nicole
Robbie
Sandy
MELJEN'S DESIGNS BLOG!

For my card today I chose to use one of Melissa's pre-colored digis, Lots O Love Octopus. I just love these pre-colored guys. Sure helps in a pinch. I used some fun double sided paper I got at the CK Convention here in Portland last weekend, along with some buttons I got there too. I topped it all off by threading the sheer ribbon through the eyelets of the lacey cirlce nestie. My son just got invited to a birthday party for a girl in his class and he wants to give this to her for her birthday card. So sweet.

I would appreciate it if you could comment with your all-time favorite digi of Melissa's. That would be cool, so that we know which images you love the best.

Thanks for visiting my blog, Now you should be off to visit the lovely Katja, and HAPPY HOPPING!!

Challenges entered:
Creative Card Crew - For a Child
Digital Tuesday - For a Kid
Tuesday Throwdown - Florals
Stamp Something - DIGI

In a Jam

2011-04-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Wink Wink Ink and the theme is: EMBELLISH IT

For my card this week I chose to use "In a Jam" along with the freebie sentiment. I used my last scrap of this great double sided patterned paper. You can't see it but the matting paper is metallic plum colored. In person it really sets off the lighter purples. I EMBELLISHED IT with purple tipped white flowers from Prima and some purple buttons. I also did a little faux stitching for visual interest.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge. The winner of the challenge will get a $15 GC to Wink Wink Ink. Thats a great pize worth entering for.

Challenges entered:
Tuesday Throwdown - Florals
Totally Stampalicious - For BFF
Stamp Something - DIGI

Its Thursday

2011-03-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is a sketch prepared by our own talented Dianna.

Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

For my card this week I used "Daisy Pitcher". I just thought it was so darned pretty and fitting for the start of Spring.

Challenges entered:
Prairy Fairy Fridays - Spring
Stamp Something - Spring
Totally Gorjuss - Spring
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Flowers for Mom
My Time to Craft - Mom
Tuesday Throwdown - Florals

Inspiration Duckie

2011-03-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and that means that it is Inspiration Day over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

My card today is using "Little Love Duck" from Meljen's Designs!

Now don't forget that the current Card Makin Mamas challenge is ANIMALS and it runs until 11:59pm on the 31st. The random winner will get 3 images of their choice from Karen's Doodles.

Challenges:
Prairy Fairy Fridays - Spring
Stamp Something - Spring

Flowers for a Cutie

2011-03-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry this is a little late in posting, but better late than never. It is time for the second challenge at the brand new challenge blog called Hello Cutie Challenges.

The second challenge of the month is a photo inspiration challenge, and Lizzie sure did a great job with the photo.

Here is my interpretation of the photo. I knew from looking at the pic that I wanted to use a lot of "white space" and I was also intrigues by the texture of the walls, so I embossed the white panel in Spots and Dots to match the dots in some of the picture elements. The flowers were a huge focal point for me so I looked through my digis and found this fabulous image from Bugaboo Stamps. I framed everything in paper from a DCWV stack and finished it by adding the glitter ribbons.

Well..... what are you waiting for? Get yourself over to Hello Cutie Challenges and see what the rest of the fabulous DT have to share with you. While you are there you should grab the blog badge and enter the challenge. Also there is still time to get in on the color challenge. There will be a prize every month!

The best part is that Hello Cutie Challenges is a CRAFT challenge blog so if you aren't into making cards or scrapbook layouts, that's ok. This challenge blog is open to all crafts: papercrafts, painting, sewing/quilting, crocheting/knitting, and even baking. Anything that is crafty is welcome. Hooray.

Challenges:
Raise the Bar - photo inspiration (flowers and the colors)
Creative Card Crew - No Rubber Stamps

A camping we will go

2011-03-18T00:05:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Karen's Doodles and the theme is: ANIMALS

For my card this week I used "Camping Bear". My husband's birthday is coming up and so I wanted a man's man card to give him. I also used all scraps to make this card. I am very happy with how it turned out. I think that the crimped paper gives the card enough texture that I was able to get away without using any embellies.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge. The winner of the challenge will get 3 images of their choice from Karen's Doodles.

Challenges entered:
Crazy 4 Challenges - card with tree
One Stop Craft Challenge - Clean & Simple
Creative Card Crew - Show us some Green
Fab N Funky - All things Green

Oh Baby

2011-03-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is DOTS. Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

For my card today I chose to use "Cuddle Bun Baby". I know 5 sets of people who are expecting babies over the course of the next 6 months and this image just stood out to me. I used some Heidi Grace baby papers that I have had for a while now. I kept it gender nuetral because I don't know what everyone is having yet. For an added touch I threw on some buttons with raffia and a safety pin.

Challenges:
Raise the Bar - G.R.E.E.N. acrostic (Green, Raffia, Embellishment (button), Embellishment (Safety Pin), New Image
Catch the Bug - Scallops
The Sweet Stop - Sketch
Creative Card Crew - Show us some Green
Fab N Funky - All things Green

Mmmm Beer

2011-03-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and that means that it is Inspiration Day over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

My card today is using one of the new images over at the Meljen's Corner at Whimsy Stamps. The image is "Irish Brew". I wanted to keep it really simple so I didnt use much to embellish the card except the green twine ribbon. The sentiment is one I found while Google-ing beer quotes. Who knew a philosopher such as Plato would have been quoted about beer.

Now don't forget that the current Card Makin Mamas challenge is GREEN and it runs until 11:59pm on 3/17. The winner will get 3 images of their choice from Some Odd Girl Stamps.

I have some "CUTE" news

2011-03-07T14:27:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, Happy Monday. I have some super awesome news I have been keeping from you all. I have been asked to be a part of a brand new challenge blog called Hello Cutie Challenges, which was started by my awesome friend Lizzie. This blog is unlike any other I have seen and you will absolutely LOVE it.

There are TWO challenges a month... a color challenge and a inspirational photo challenge. The best part is that it a CRAFT challenge blog so if you aren't into making cards or scrapbook layouts, that's ok. This challenge blog is open to all crafts: papercrafts, painting, sewing/quilting, crocheting/knitting, and even baking. Anything that is crafty is welcome. Hooray.

The first challenge is a color combo challenge.

Here is what I have for this challenge. It is pretty close to the colors. I used some papers from DCWV and two Meljen's Designs freebies.

Well..... what are you waiting for? Get yourself over to Hello Cutie Challenges and see what the rest of the fabulous DT have to share with you. While you are there you should grab the blog badge and enter the challenge. There will be a prize every month!

Challenges entered:
Fab N' Funky - Spring into Action
Cute Card Thursday - Signs of Spring
Stampin for the Weekend - Springtime
Stamp Something - Digi
The Crafty Pad - Ribbon

Something Green

2011-03-04T15:33:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Some Odd Girl Stamps and the theme is: GREEN

For my card this week I used Mail Day Tia and I am just so excited about how she turned out. I paired the image with a selection of papers from a Making Memories pad that I won a year or so ago. I then popped on some Primas and topped them off with some Making Memories buttons I got at Big Lots.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge. The winner of the challenge will get 3 FREE images of their choice from Some Odd Girl Stamps.

Challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges - Flowers
One Stop Craft Challenge - Flowers
Fab N' Funky - Spring into Action
Cute Card Thursday - Signs of Spring
Stampin for the Weekend - Springtime
Stamp Something - Digi

Cute & Cuddly

2011-03-03T00:05:00.000-08:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is ANIMALS! Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

For my card this week I used Cherry Hedgehog. I thought he was just too darned cute. I colored him with Prismacolor markers and then to soften him up I took an eyeshadow sponge and brown ink and sponged it onto the fur of Mr. Hedgehog. The rest of the card was made with scraps and items from swaps and gifts.

I am entering this is into the following challenges:

Stamp Something - Flowers
Crazy 4 Challenges - Flowers
One Stop Craft Challenge - Flowers
The Crafty Pad - Yummy For My Tummy (cherries in image and paper)
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Anything but Square
Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge - Sketch
Fab N' Funky - Spring into Action

Let's Celebrate

2011-02-18T00:01:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog. In honor of my 35th birthday yesterday the challenge this fortnight is HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Lets see all those fabulous birthday creations.

Our sponsor is Meljen's Designs! They have generously donated 4 images of your choice to the winner of this challenge.

My card for this challenge is using "Tutu Sweet" which can be found at the Whimsy Stamps store.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2011-02-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

It's Thursday which means it's my BIRTHDAY. I can't beleive I am 35 today. For some reason I am not sure I like that number. LOL. Unfortunately my youngest decided to give me his cold for this special day. Ugg. Well at least my husband is taking me out to dinner with some friends (KID FREE) for the evening.

Also today it is NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is HAPPY BIRTHDAY, in honor of Moi! Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

For my card this week I chose to use two imags from the release, "Stitched Celebration" and "Birthday Cup Mouse". I embossed the background paper with Spots & Dots and used some design paper I received recently as a gift. Lastly I topped it off with some ribbon scraps and a blue star eyelet.

Its a VALENTINE HOP

2011-02-14T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. Today I am participating in a Virtual Valentine's Day hop.You should have arrived here from Cheryl's blog. If you didn't, the full lis tof hoppers will be posted at the bottom.

The commenting is open until Thursday the 17th at 6:00 PM EST. On Friday morning the 18th, the winners will be announced on Taylor's blog! The winners will be from random commenters all along the hop. The more love you leave, the more chances you have to win!

Check out this fabulous list of prizes up for grabs:
- StampInsanity - with a set of choice for one winner

- Meljens designs - 4 digis to one winner
- Pixie Dust Studio - 2 digis to one winner
- Lizzie Anne Designs - $10 gift certificate
- Christian Paper Crafts - 1 year general membership
- Paper Pretties - 3 total winners: 1 person will receive Timeless Love stamp set; 2 people will receive 5 digis of their choice from the store
- Karber Digital Images - 2 digis to one winner
- Di's Digi Downloads - 5 digi images to one winner
- The Scrappychick Boutique - 2 6x6 Cosmo Cricket paper pads to one winner
- Stampendous - 4 cling rubber stamps from new release to 1 winner
- Pink Cat Studio - 5 digis of winner's choice to one winner
- Amber Ink - $10 gift certificate (and more if people use an Amber Ink product - see deets on their blog)
- Simply Betty Stamps - 3 digis of the winner's choice
- Mark's Finest Papers - set of their choosing to the winner
- Dreamweaver's Stencils - a couple stencils, pearlescent embossing paste and a palette knife
- Chi Chi Memories - Meaning of Love Digi Stamp Set to one winner
- Little Potato House - $20 gift certificate
- Kenny K Digis - 4 digis to the winner
Total winners: 20

Here is my card for the hop. I used "Loving Ewe" from Meljen's Designs. I kept the card simple bu just using white and red. I embossed white paper and used my Studio G red chalk to make the embellishment stand out. Definately something I will do again because it was so much fun and I love the result.

Challenges:
Fab N Funky - Tempting Texture
Cute Card Thursday - Hearts & Flowers
Crafts 4 Eternity - Color/Photo Inspiration
Sew Many Challenges - Valentine
Stampin 4 the Weekend - Valentine's Day
Stamp Something - For Your Valentine
Crazy 4 Challenges - Hearts
Drunken Stampers - No words
One Stop Craft Challenge - Love
Totally Gorjuss - Love
The Crafty Pad - Hearts
Cupcake Craft Challenges - I Love You

Now you should be off to Dee's blog, but if you want to go back to the beginning or if you think you missed someone here is the full blog list.

Taylor Usry
Libby Hickson
Cindy Coutts
Cyndi Bundy
Amber Hillman
Angelique Nederpel
Tanya Johnson
Suzi McKenzie
Cathy Wallington
Pam Hornschu
Wendy Price
Patricia Hays
Maria Levine
Sandie Dunne
Juanita Gillen
Janelle Stollfus
Mary Collins
Berenice Rendon
Cheryl Gorka
Jessica Fitzgerald
Dee Morris
Darsie Bruno
Sandy Allnock
Margie Cortina
Kathy Fronczak
Cat Darling
Joyce Martens (Jolara)
Erin Leveille
Gudrun Loennecken
Mackenzie Bruckler
Melissa (Pink Cat)
Patty Tanuz
Emily Leiphart
Jane Matsumoto
Kimme Leach
Kerry Kung
Heather Lee-Reppen
Racehl Sztonyk
Jennifer Dove
Lysa
Erica Johnson-Wanzer
Tina Kiehn
Sugar Whiting
Karin Martin
Sunghee Chon
Tanis Palmer
Lindsey M-P
Kristi Parker Van Doren
Julie E
Alison Heikkila
Audrey E
Laura Drahozal

A little inspiration

2011-02-11T11:22:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and that means that it is Inspiration Day over at the Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

Today I am using an image that can be purchased at the site of our wonderful sponsor for the current challenge, Whimsy Stamps. This image is from Crissy's Digis and its called Dance of Love. I know its hard to see but there arr hearts on the saddle. I used all scraps to make this card. I am really trying to weed out the old before I buy new. Easier said than done, I know.

Challenges:
Critter Challenge - Critter
Cute Card Thursday - Hearts and Flowers (hearts are on saddle)

Now don't forget that the current challenge is VALENTINES, and it runs until midnight on Feb, 17th (my birthday). Whimsy Stamps has generously donated a $15.00 Gift Certificate to the winner of the challenge.

BLOG HOP WINNER!!!

2011-02-09T10:55:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announcing my lucky image winner from my portion of the Meljen's Designs Blog Hop!

I had my son pick a name out of a bowl of all the entrants, and the winner is:

Drum roll please.............................................

#44 Kathi

Kathy, you have won the Love Sprouts image from Meljen's Designs. Please email me directly for your image.

IF you didn't win the Love Sprouts image but would still like to own it, go to the Whimsy Stamps store! OR you can participate in our Fancy Fold Challenge and possibly win THREE freebies in the random drawing! The challenge closes tonight, but don't fret, there will be a new challenge posted tomorrow with another awesome set of images.

Thank you all for playing along!!!!

CMM Challenge #14

2011-02-04T12:00:00.000-08:00

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE MELJEN'S BLOG HOP POST PLEASE SCROLL DOWN.

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the NEW Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog. The challenge this fortnight is VALENTINES. Lets see all those fabulous Valentine creations.

Our sponsor is Whimsy Stamps, home of Meljen's Designs! They have generously donated a $15.00 Gift Certificate to the winner of this challenge.

My card for this challenge is using "Lovin Turtle" which can be found at the Whimsy Stamps store.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge. The winner of the challenge will get a $15 Gift Certificate to Whimsy Stamps.

Challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - As You Like It.
Corrosive Challenge - Button it Up
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - "Whateva"
Prairie Fairy Fridays - For a Sweetheart
Raise the Bar - Hearts
Sew Many Challenges - Anything
Stampin for the Weekend - Valentine
Stamp Something - Digi

New Release, New DT and BLOG HOP

2011-02-03T05:00:00.000-08:00

Holy cow there is alot going on today at Meljen's Designs, we have a new release, 3 fabulous new designers and a super fun Blog Hop to celebrate.

First off let's start out by announcing and welcoming the three fabulous new designers, Candace, Darsie and Robbie. These three are super talented and I am so excited to be working with them and seeing what I can learn from them as well.

We have a fabulous new Valentine's release to share with you today. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is FUN FOLDS! So let's see those easel, z fold, and any other fancy fold card you can think of. Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

Now in honor of all the excitement going on over at Meljen's Designs, we have decided to have us a little BLOG HOP.

This BLOG HOP PARTY starts Feb. 3rd 8am EST and ends on Feb. 8th at 8pm EST. The hop will feature all returning and new designers. ONE GRAND PRIZE of four images of the winner's choice will be given on the main blog on Feb. 9th at 10AM EST, but you have to comment on all the Design Team's blogs during the HOP and leave some love on each HOP STOP to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!

In addition to the Grand Prize, every DT member is giving away the image they used on their blog hop card. HOORAY. Isn't that great. So that means I will be giving away the awesome "Love Sprouts" image as seen in my card below. I will randomly pick a winner from your comments that I receive on this blog hop post and I will announce the winner the morning of February 9th.

You should have arrived here from Dianna's blog. If you are just happening upon my page and have not been doing the hop, please head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog for the details. But before you do that let me share my fab Meljen's creation with you.

For my card today, I went with a Gate Fold card using the "Love Sprouts" image from today's release. I have been trying to use up my stash of printed paper before I go buy anymore, so among the wreckage I found this gorgeous double sided Valentine paper. I knew it would match the image perfectly. I clasped it shut using a heart brad and pink anchor. I added some embossed flowers and a heart button to top it off.

Challenges:
Prairie Fairy Fridays - For a SweetheartTotally Gorjuss - As You Like It.
Corrosive Challenge - Button it Up
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - "Whateva"
Cards For Men - Valentine/Love
Tuesday Throwdown - Stitching

Now off to the rest of the hop. From here you should go visit Lauretta at her blog and see what amazing project she has to share with you. If you need, here is the entire blog hop lineup.

MELJEN'S DESIGNS BLOG!
Anita
Audrey
Candace
Cheryl
Darsie
Dee
Dianna
Jessica - YOU ARE HERE!!
Lauretta
Lisa
LisaM
Marlena
Melissa
Nicole
Robbie
Sandy
MELJEN'S DESIGNS BLOG!

I Want Candy!!!!!

2011-01-27T15:05:00.000-08:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is Put Your Heart On It! Create something with HEARTS! Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

For my card this week I chose Conversation Hearts and I love the way it turned out. I used a both sides of a really cute piece of patterned paper that I received in a swap last year and a scrap piece of Core'dinations cardstock that I had in my stash. I topped it off with a really pretty ribbon that actually came wrapped around some bath towels that we got for Christmas. I hope you like it.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - Something Cute (conversation hearts are cute right?)
Corrosive Challenge - Reduce Reuse Recycle (recycled ribbon off present)
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Food for Thought
A Spoonfull of Sugar Challenge - Valentine
Fab n' Funky - Digi

Get Your Motor Runnin'

2011-01-21T11:39:00.000-08:00

Hey ladies it's Friday again and do you know what that means? It meant that there is another challenge over at the NEW Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Totally Stampalicious and the challenge is a sketch created by our very own design team member, Cass.

So let's see what I have to share with you today. My card is made using Road Hawg which can be found here. I dont have nearly enough "man cards" so I thought this would be a fun image to use. I even went and got the Diamond Plate embossing folder from Cuttlebug to really give it a guy feel. Hope you like.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge. The winner of the challenge will get a $10 Gift Certificate to Totally Stampalicious.

Challenges:
One Stop Craft Challenge - card for a male
Totally Stampalicious - Masculine card
Creative Card Crew - For Men
Fab N Funky Challenges - Animal Magic

Va-va-va-voom

2011-01-20T12:12:00.000-08:00

It's Thursday which means NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

It has been an ongoing joke between us design team ladies about "getting our undies in a twist". Well apparently Melissa thought this was funny and she came up with this fabulous release just in time for Valentie's Day. Pretty cute huh?

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is RED and PINK. Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

For my card this week I chose to use both Little Brazier and Lacy Panties. I just got a new embossing folder (Textile by Cuttlebug) so I thought I would try it out with this card. I embossed Core'dinations cardstock and then sanded the embossed parts to give it a two tone effect.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Valentine

Is it Spring yet?

2011-01-13T14:51:00.000-08:00

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is Square or Round shaped card, (no rectangles allowed!). Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

For my card this week I chose to use two images from the release, Swirly Daisy Pot and Simple Little Butterfly. I am trying to clear out my old papers that I've never used so I picked these two which actually were part of a swap I did. I love them. I added some dew drops and flower eyelets to top it off. Hope you like.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - Digi
Critter Sketch Challenge - Sketch
Totally Stampalicious - Use 2 different stamps

Who's a Card Makin Mama?

2011-01-07T11:41:00.000-08:00

Hey there everyone I have HUGE news to share with you all. Today is the major launch of the NEW Card Makin Mamas Challenge Blog.

I am so excited to be starting this venture with my awesome Design Team members, Cassandra, Dee, and Lizzie. They are such a talented group of ladies and I am very lucky to have them joining me on this journey. We have some fantastic sponsors lined up for you along with some super fun challenges. The challenges are every other Friday, so you have no excuse not to join in the fun. Pease pop on over and see what we are all about. While your there grab our badge, check out the amazing DT examples and leave us some love.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Some Odd Girl Stamps and the theme is:
Girls Just Want to Have Fun.

Here is my card from the challenge. I am using the Star Bright Tia Freebie for January which you can find HERE.

Now what are you waiting for, head on over to Card Makin Mamas now so you can check out the challenge. The winner of the challenge will get 3 FREE images of their choice from Some Odd Girl Stamps.

Challenges:
Fab N Funky - Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Flagging
Stamp Something - Digi

A gift for my Grandma

2010-12-23T13:48:00.000-08:00

Hey all. Is everyone ready for the BIG day on Saturday? I have one gift to exchange and one to buy. I have one that hasn't arrived yet which is slightly frustrating. The kids are so excited I am surprised they have made it this long.

It's Thursday which means NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

Aren't those sweet. Today we are doing a little something different over at the Meljen's Designs DT blog. This week we are going to have a No-Challenge contest, which means we are offering you a chance to win some free images - without submitting a card. If you are interested in a chance to win 2 free images from Meljen's Designs, all you need to do is leave a comment HERE sharing your FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MEMORY. At the end of the week, we will draw 3 random winners to win 2 images each!

Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there, and don't forget about the Dear Santa Letter freebie that you can also find at Whimsy Stamps! Print it out so that your little ones can color it up and leave it for Santa on Friday night!

For my card this week I chose to use Mailed with Love. I decided to make a note card set for my Grandma for Christmas. I know she likes to send cards and letters to some far away family members so I thought she would enjoy a handmade set. Here is a sample of two of the cards. I chose to keep them simple since she will be mailing them.

Challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - For Someone Special
ABC Challenge - Keep it Simple
Fab N Funky - Quick & Easy

A yummy card for you

2010-12-17T14:33:00.000-08:00

Hey there, sorry this is a day late. I took yesterday off to volunteer in Wyatt's Kindergarten class for his Christmas party. Man was that fun, Twenty-two 5 year olds running around with a massive sugar high. LOL. They got to frost their own sugar cookies and then make sugar cone Christmas trees. Last they got to open their stockings that they had made and filled earlier in the week. It was a great party.

Well yesterday was NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Man they are fantastic. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is Sweet as Candy (or cookies). Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's FREEBIE while you are there.

For my card this week I chose to use three of the images from the release, Bundled Little Snowboy, Cozy Little Chickadees, and Gingerbread House. I found this awesome paper in my stash and knew that it would fit the images perfect.

Challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - Snow
Stamptacular Sunday - Winter Wishes
Cupcake Crafts Challenges - Non Traditional Christmas (I used non-traditional colors, Lime green and pink)
Cute Card Thursday - One for the Kids
Stampin for the Weekend - Christmas

Jingle Bells

2010-12-09T00:05:00.000-08:00

Hey there everyone it's Thursday and that means NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

Oh my aren't those just fabulous. I just about fell out of my seat when I saw this release. As always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is RED, GREEN, and GOLD. Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's freebies (yup there are two) while you are there.

My card for this release is made using "Jingle Bell". I knew everyone would be using the fantastic Reindeer so I thought I would change it up and show this little guy some love. I colored the bell with Bic Mark-its and a gold Stardust glitter pen. The cardstock is from the Core'dinations Gemstone line, and the design paper is a mix of scraps and the new DCWV Christmas Stack. I topped it off with some shiny ribbon.

Challenges:
Tuesday Throwdown - Clean & Simple
ABC Christmas Challenge - Y is for Yuletide
Stampin Royalty - Winter Holidays

Hot Tottie anyone?

2010-12-02T13:33:00.000-08:00

Hey there. and that means NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

Well as always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is a sketch by our own Lauretta. Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's freebie while you are there.

My card for you today is not from this week's release but from last week's. I just love the "Christmas Cocoa" image and I had so much fin finding the right paper and embellies to go along with it. I used some papers from the new DCWV Christmas Stack and I used some flowers and a pearl from my stash. The sentiment is a rub-on from Joanne's dollar bin.

Challenges:
Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes
A Crafty Little Place - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Embellish it

Snow Friends

2010-11-25T00:05:00.000-08:00

Hey HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of you and your families. Chances are you all snacking while cooking and looking forward to some turkey while having football or a holiday movie on TV in the background. However if not and you are blog hopping, well then I have a Meljen's Designs new release card to share with you today.

Check out these fabulous Meljen's Designs images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

Well as always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is:

BUTTONS & BOWS

For my card this week I chose the super cute "Caroling Snowmen" image. I have a genuine addiction to snowmen and when I saw this I knew I had to use it. I made an easel card because I don't make them often enough and I thought that it would be the best way to oncorporate all the elements I wanted to use without overdoing the front of the card. I embossed the white cardsock and I used 3 different patterned papers from the 2009 DCWV Christmas Stack, and I added the blue ribbon and buttons to match.

Challenges:
Spoonfull of Sugar - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday - Let it Snow
ABC Challenge - I is for Ice & Snow
Crafty Creations - Christmas is coming
Fab N Funky - Go With The Flow (anything)

Candy Cane Wishes

2010-11-24T13:51:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone. I hope you are all ready for tomorrow, TURKEY DAY. I know I'm not. LOL. for the first year ever my parents decided that they didn't want to do anything so my husband and the boys are staying home and I am making all the food. Ugg. Oh well enough of my groaning over how to make stuff I don't even like to eat, I better show you my card for today.

I whipped this card up this morning because I woke up inspired by a dream I had. I had a dream that I was in something like Wonka's Chocolate Factory but instead of chocolate, I was surrounded by fruity candies and hard candies and nougat. Oh it was great. So I got out my Meljen's stash and colored up this awesome Candy Cane Freebie that she had over on PCP. I used co-ordinating papers from last year's DCWV Christmas Stack. I finished it off with some black & hot pink ribbon. Its nothing fancy but I like it.

Challenges:
Stampin for the Weekend - Winter
Totally Gorjuss - Not so Traditional Christmas Colors
OSAAT - Season or Event
Critter Sketch Challenge - Food
Spoonfull of Sugar - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Christmas is Coming
Fab N Funky - Go with the Flow (Anything)

Ho Ho Ho

2010-11-18T12:49:00.000-08:00

Well it's Thursday and that means NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

Don't those just get you in the holiday spirit? I know I am actually excited about it this year, well except the fact that $$ is tight. Well as always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is: Sparkle & Shine: Glitter, Rhinestones, Foil, anything that BLINGS!

For my card this week I chose the super cute "Santa's Jolly Smile" image. Isn't he so cute? Sorry it's not the best picture, I took it with my cell phone. Anyways, I used some new glittery cardstock I got and some never used patterned paper I got last year that I just love. The paper is double sided and so I used them both for this. I added Stickles to his red of his hat and the white fluff, along with the holly leaves and berries.

Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images. Also don't forget to grab this week's freebie while you are there.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - Use a Digi Stamp
Totally Gorjuss - Traditional Christmas Colors
Sweet Sunday Sketch - Sketch
Critter Sketch Challenge - Texture
ABC Challenge - H is for Holidays
ABC Christmas Challenge - X is for Xmas
Fab N Funky - Forget Me Not (Use forgotten stash)

Meljen's Special Release

2010-11-16T00:05:00.000-08:00

Today there is a fabulous special release at Meljen's Designs in honor of Melissa's father, Keith Smith. Melissa's father passed away one year ago on November 16th. In honor of him, Melissa created a special release of a few images in honor of him and his love for fishing.

I am very glad that I am able to take part in helping honor Melissa's dad. I chose to use "Fisher Moose" for my card today. I wanted to go rustic with the card because I was inspired by my own family fishing tradition. Every year my family goes fishing at Paulina Lake in Oregon and we stay in these great rustic cabins on the lake.

Now please head on over to the Meljen's Designs Blog to see all the details about this special release, along with all the other DT samples using the images. In addition, we are having a GIVE-AWAY with this release! We are doing this so that we can celebrate the life of Melissa's dad! Please head on over to the blog and share with us a loving memory of one of your favorite relatives or friends. We will enter your name into a drawing for a freebie Moose image! Also if you are on facebook and want a second chance to win, you can join Meljen's Designs on FaceBook HERE and share with us another memory there! The winners-announcement will be on Monday!

Challenges:
Fab N Funky - Circles (I have the wood circle tag and the bobbers in the image)
Lil Red Wagon - Things in 3s (I used 3 strands of twine)
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Use a Digi Stamp
OSAAT - Your Favorite Colors (mine are earth tones, any shade of an earth tone)
A Spoonful of Sugar - Distressing ( I inked all the paper edges)
Cards for Men - Animals

Crafty Creations - Sponsered by Meljen's Designs

2010-11-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

So guess what, Meljen's Designs is sponsoring the Crafty Creations challenge blog blog this week and some of the Meljen's Design Team were invited to join in as Guest Designers!

I am one of those Guest Designers. Woohoo. In addition to myself, one of my best crafty buddies Dee is also a Guest Designer. We were asked to be a part of this fun challenge by our fellow Meljen's DT member Melissa, who is also a DT member at the Crafty Creations challenge blog.

The theme this week is Fables and Fairy Tales. What a perfect theme for Meljen's Designs to be sponsoring. There are so many fabulous images that go perfectly.

I have chosen Three Pigs for my card. I had some great new paper that has a linen look to it and I knew I wanted to use it with this card. I re-purposed some ribbon that had come on a gift basket. Then I thought that the card wasnt quite done so I added the eyelets to the corners of the image and the card and threaded brick colored twine to attach the image to the main body of the card.

I hope you can play along at Crafty Creations this week. There is a chance to win FOUR Meljen's Designs images. Yes I said 4, so what are you waiting for. Go get crafty and enter.

Challenges:
Drunken Stampers - No Copics
Sweet Sunday Sketch - Sketch
Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge - Embellish
Digital Tuesday - I've Been Framed
My Time to Craft - Quick and Cute
Lil Red Wagon - Use the color Red (mine is a brick red)

Fancy Little Stocking

2010-10-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

Wow, aren't they great? Well as always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is USE 2 IMAGES, you can use 2 of the same images OR 2 different images. Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images.

For my card this week I chose to use 2 different images, "Fancy Little Stocking" and "Seasons Greetings" (this week's freebie!). I wanted to keep the card super simple. I used the Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder on some blue cardstock. I used to shimmer white paper and some shimmer blue paper for the matting. I colored the image with Copics and added some Diamond Stickles. I finished it of with some silver cording and jingle bells that came from a Christmas bow that I had saved from last year.

Challenges:
Christmas Stampin - something metallic
Totally Gorjuss - Sparkle
OSAAT - Celebrations (I chose Christmas)
Digital Tuesday Challenge - use a non craft item
ABC Challenge - G for Glitter
Fab N Funky - Keep it Simple

Cat O Lantern

2010-10-21T11:12:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I am so excited that the weekend is almost here. I am going to be busy making 22 treat bags for Wyatt's Kindergarten Halloween Party next week. I am super excited to make them. Of course I am still trying to decide on what images to use.

Well it's Thursday and that means NEW RELEASE DAY over at Meljen's Designs. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the the Whimsy Stamps shop).

Wow, aren't they great? Well as always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is ANYTHING GOES. Ah that sort of leaves it wide open now doesn't it. Head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images.

My card to share today is using Cat O Lantern from this week's release. I dug out last year's DCWV Fall Stack and picked out a couple papers I thought would compliment the image. I took some brown ink and sponged the edges of everything, the cardstock, the PP and even the image. I added in some eyelets (which I love but don't use often enough) and a cute pumpkin brad. The ribbon was from a RAK I received a while back so not sure what brand it is but I thought it went well.

Challenges:
Stampin for the Weekend - Fall/Halloween
Stamp Something - Halloween
One Stitch at a Time - Embellish
Critter Sketch Challenge - Sketch
Paper Playtime - Pumpkins or Spider Webs
Pink Elephant - Brown & Orange
My Time to Craft - Ghosties & Ghoulies and Long Legged Beasties!
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes
Fab N Funky - Halloween
Stampin Royalty - Ribbon

Oh Boy

2010-10-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone and Happy Tuesday to you all. I want to share with you today and fun card I made using a great Greeting Farm image that a friend sent to me. This is Oliver from the Happy Day set. Isn't he so cute? I love that he is playing with his dinosaurs, he kinda reminds me of my boys.

For my card I used Core'dinations cardstock and some double sided patterned paper I picked up over the weekend. I used the current sketch from Card Makin Mamas, although I altered it a bit. I used some random buttons and paper flag/tags from Martha Stewart that have been sitting in a drawer for about 2 yrs now.

Challenges:
Lil Red Wagon - Old & New
Nutshells Challenge - Stripes
One Stitch at a Time - Embellish
Cupcake Crafts Challenge - Boys & Toys

Hey everyone, while you are out blog hopping today please head on over to Meljen's Designs to get your freebie image for the week and check out the fabulous inspiration from my fellow design team members. Also check back with me on Thursday to hear all about the new Meljen's release and see what I create with one of the images.

Feeling Witchy

2010-10-14T00:30:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone it's Thursday and that means another fabulous release and challenge from Meljen's Designs. I think that Melissa has Halloween on the brain. Check out these fabulous images (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the Whimsy Stamps shop)

Aren't those fantastic? Well as always, with the new release comes a new CHALLENGE. Yay. This week's challenge is all about TAGS. Make a tag, put a tag on your card, whatever you can think of as long as it has or is a TAG. Sounds like fun huh? Well personally I have a fear of tags. I definately had to get over that for this challenge. I can never think of a way to fit them in to my creations. I am tag-challenged (LOL). I hope you like what I came up with.

For this card I used the new image "Little Bunny Witch" and the Trick or Trest freebie from a couple week's ago. I had alot of fun with this bunny image. I wanted to go rustic/country with the card and I had this paper in my stash for at least a couple years and I thought it would work perfectly. I oulined everything with the black cardstock to make it pop. The Trick or Treat TAG I attached using a Halloween brad that says "Scary" on it. Then I chalked the edge of the images with purple.

Now please please head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images.

Challenges:
Prairy Fairy Fridays - Tags
One Stitch at a Time - Digi image
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Halloween image
Lil Red Wagon - Old & New
Stampin Royalty - Halloween

Chicken Little

2010-10-08T13:12:00.000-07:00

HAPPY FRIDAY to everyone. I hope everyone has something great planned for the weekend. It's my Grandma's birthday so we are taking her to lunch.

Did you know that Meljen's Designs had a great new release yesterday? Well they did and here it is (which can be purchased along with the rest of Meljen's fabulous images, at the Whimsy shop)

Soooo totally cute right? Well I fell in love with the "Little Wood Rooster" so much that I had to use him, along with the fantastic "Stitched Country Heart" freebie from the beginning of the week.

Card Details:
Paper: Core'dinations cardstock, We R Memory Keepers "Grandma's Kitchen" design paper.
Image: Little Wood Chicken and Stitched Country Heart - Meljen's Designs
Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
Embellies: Buttons from BoBunny

Now please please head on over to the Meljen's Designs DT blog so that you can check out this week's challenge along with all the fabulous DT examples using the new images. FYI, the challenge gives you a chance to win free images.

Challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday - Layer it on
Digital Tuesday - Ribbon, Button or Bling
Stampin for the Weekend - Autumn Inspiration

Exclusive Meljen's Release

2010-10-08T11:02:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. I wanted to let you know about a really cool new EXCLUSIVE Meljen's Designs release of RUBBER stamps at Whimsy Stamps!! Yup, that's right I said RUBBER. In honor of this monumentous occassion the Whimsy Stamps Store is having their own blog hop for the new release and giving away the stamps as a prize, too!

What are you waiting for? Get to Hoppin. Head on over to Chris Olsen's Blog to start the Whimsy Stamps Blog Hop and get your chance to WIN.

For anyone wanting to know, these stamps will NOT be available in digiform. There will be five stamps being released, each individually AND you can also purchase the set of five! Pre-orders will be taken beginning today and they will ship at the end of October!!