Hearty Hippo

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

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
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.

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 - Digi Day
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge - Texture

Turtle Sundae

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

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

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.

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.

CMM Challenge

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

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