OCL -- Cute Critters

I've been working like mad on all of my Christmas cards, so I thought I would take a break from them.  I needed a card for my nephew's birthday, so I used the Our Craft Lounge Challenge of Cute Critters.  The set I used is the darling Drake the Dragon!  I had to have him, since that was my high school mascot.  Silly, I know, but ahhhh memories!

Stamps:  Drake the Dragon

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  buttercream, CDS Worn Parchment, EP Dots & Stripes

Accessories:  Copics, Cream Viva Pearl Pen, CDS Sweet Pea & Turquoise Gem ribbons, SU Melon Mambo ribbon, corner chomper, foam tape

Thanks for stopping by!

A sketch for Pumpkin Birdie

Aack! I am such a huge fan of Laurie Wilson's Doodle Pantry images! She has a new release that started today, and I'm drooling over her new things. This is not one of her new images, but that Birdie sets my hear a flutter, hehe. Laurie's images are the reason I even started dabbling in digis. I colored up this little Pumpkin Birdie for her monthly challenge over at CDBC and I used a sketch from JUGS.Of course, I used my Copics to color this adorable little Birdie.

Images Used: Pumpkin Birdie

Ink: Tea Dye distress Ink

Paper: buttercream, unknown SU dp

Accessories: Copics, orange fibers, sponge, oval punch, MS leaf punch, orange button

Clearly Delightful Challenge meets Get Sketchy

It's been another crazy day around here getting things done now that company is gone and the weekend is over. There was so much running around this morning I thought I was only going to get to look in my 'Craft Cave', lol. Lucky for me, I spent about 30 in there (even though I should have been doing laundry), and this is what I came up with for the Clearly Delightful Blog Challenge and the Get Sketchy sketch. For the CDBC we were supposed to use Pearls, Bling, or Buttons! I chose buttons to go with this darling little Cuddly Bear from the Doodle Pantry.

Images Used: Cuddly Bear

Paper: unknown SU dp, buttercream, Fresh Papaya & Soft Mint (CDS)

Accessories: Copics, buttons, Bubble Gum ribbon (CDS), linen thread

Clearly Delightful Sketch Challenge

Yup, I'm challenge crazy again! Laurie, over at Clearly Delightful has an awesome shop of digis in her store called Doodle Pantry. Once a month she has a challenge on her blog, and just for participating you get a free image from her store. Talk about a deal! This little image I used is called Lemon Ants. Aren't those little ants just adorable?! Laurie's challenge this month was a sketch challenge. I also combined it with this week's Pink Elephant challenge, which was to use red, scallops, and a bow.

Images: Lemon Ants digi (Doodle Pantry)

Paper: Sahara Sand, Neenah Solar White, BG June Bug dp, Soft Mint (CDS)

Accessories: Copics, Ridinghood Red ribbon, Labels 11 Nestabilities

Clearly Delightful Challenge

I'm sliding in right before the challenge ends, but I made this for the Clearly Delightful Blog Challenge #5, which was to use green and blue on your main image. I used this adorable little freebie called Apple Snack from the Doodle Pantry. Laurie is just so darn talented!

Images: Apple Snack

Ink: Rose Red

Paper: Sahara Sand, Neenah Solar White, Lime Juice & Turquoise Gem (CDS)

Accessories: circle cutters, Copics, Tiny Bubbles & Stylized Flower embossing folders, Rose Red marker, Prismacolor & gamsol, buttons

A Yellow Digi with a Sketch

I'm back again with a couple of challenges. I used one of Laurie Wilson's images from the Doodle Pantry from the set Branch Birds. That little bird is just so darn cute! Over at Laurie's blog she has a once a month Clearly Delightful Blog Challenge, and this month the challenge was to use yellow and dry embossing. I chose to combine it with the Little Red Wagon sketch this week.

Digi Image: Branch Birds

Ink: Certainly Celery

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Early Bird dp

Accessories: Large Labels Nestabilities, Scallop Edge punch, sponge, chocolate brads, Argyle embossing folder

Clearly Inspired Challenge #10

It's Friday, and it's time for the Clearly Inspired Challenge going on over at ClearlyiStamp! This week's challenge is a sketch challenge. I just love sketch challenges! I used some new papers I received last week along with my Tangy Trio set from Clear Dollar Stamps. I had this awesome chipboard piece sitting in my stash just begging to be used, so I covered it in paper and distressed it a bit. I tried the Rock n' Roll technique on my card, but it's not very easily seen in the picture. I don't think the colors I chose were different enough. The pears in my circles were covered with a dimensional glaze to give them some shine. Fun sketch, huh?

CDS Stamps: Tangy Trio

Ink: Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Crate Paper Brook dp, unknown cardstock, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Curly Label punch, half back pearls, sponge, dimensional glaze, chocolate ribbon

Here are the general rules of the challenge:

These challenges will occur every other Friday

You have until the following Thursday to link your project using Mr. Linky

Challenges will vary each and every time

Your work is important so there will be 5 Inspirational Cards/Projects chosen to be featured here

Use CDstamps if you have them... IF NOT PLEASE PLAY ANYWAY... use what you have!

A PRIZE (your choice of stamp set) will be awarded to a randomly chosen winner

If you upload to Splitcoast Stampers or another online gallery please use CIC10 as one of your keywords

Now let's see what you've got!

A very Wet Wednesday

. . .I say that because, it has been raining all day here in Columbus. Thankfully, that's given us an opportunity to really focus on school and get a few things done around the house. My mom lives with us, but had to leave today to spend some time with my Grandpa. I told you he had surgery recently, but he hasn't been doing as well as they had hoped. To keep my mind off of that, I have a couple of cards to show you today.

My first card was made with my bff, Christi, in mind. Even though thousands of miles separate us, we still manage to communicate everyday. This was made with a new Clear Dollar Stamps release called Sassy & Fabulous. I used the faux leather techniqe, and then hand stitched around the outside. It was very time consuming, but very worth it. I love the way it looks, and I know Christi won't just throw it away after she's read it, hehe ;)

CDS Stamps: Sassy & Fabulous

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sahara Sand, Versamark

Paper: Neenah Solar White, Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Copics, Labels 1 Nestabilities, dimensionals, sponge, buckle, Tiny Mosaics embossing folder, Clear Embossing powder, heat tool, black ribbon, thread

After making my little card from yesterday with Laurie's adorable little digi called Happy Bird, I had to go buy these little Branch Birds! Aren't they just adorable?! The image reminds me of my son. He is definitely his own person, and I love that about him. I had so much fun coloring this image and embellishing it. I used some new Fine Strawberry & Fine Sage Flower Soft from Clear Dollar Stamps. I love that stuff! It works beautifully! I'm entering it in the Digital Tuesday Challenge, because the challenge is Piercing.

Digital Image: Branch Birds (Clearly Delightful Designs)

Ink: Baja Breeze

Paper: Basic Grey Nook & Pantry, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copics, circle punch, red buttons, red gingham ribbon, Labels 6 Nestabilities, sponge, clear embossing powder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU), dimensionals, Fine Strawberry & Fine Sage Flower Soft, paper piercer

Thanks for stopping by today! I always love reading your comments ;D

Clearly Delightful Sketch Challenge

Let me start off by saying that I love this image from Laurie Wilson's line of digital images called Clearly Delightful Designs. This image is called Happy Bird, and isn't it darling?! I'm still not great with digital, but it's all a process. As I said, I love the image, but I am not thrilled with my card. I made it for Laurie's Clearly Delightful Challenge, which was a sketch challenge.

Digital Image: Happy Bird

Ink: Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry

Paper: TE Key Ingredients kit, watercolor paper

Accessories: circle cutter, Pinking Circle Nestabilities, slit punch, sponge, TE Key Ingredients ribbon & flower

I hope you're having a wonderful Tuesday. Be sure to come back throughout the week, as I'm sure to have more to show you ;D

A Ducky MMSC Card

I have to say, it's been wonderful to have my man home in more ways than one! He's given me a bit of time to create and blog while HE teaches the kiddos math. . .is he awesome or what?! A girl could get used to this! With that in mind, I made this card for two different challenges. The sketch comes from the Midnight Madness Sketch, and the other challenge was a Duck challenge over at Clearly Delightful. If you participate in Laurie's duck challenge she'll give you an adorable digi duck of your very own!

Stamps: Cute Critters

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic Grey Lime Rickey, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copics, Lime Rickey buttons, linen thread, Scallop Edge punch, Corner punch, Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, dimensionals

I may have more with this new found freedom (haha), but otherwise be back on Friday for a Clearly Inspired Challenge ;D