Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 237

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 237 - Shaker Card

Here's my card for the design team.

Shaker cards can either make me or break me. lol This one was fun to me. I loved working with this darling little bunny from Sweet n Sassy. I used Copic markers for my coloring. The shaker plastic circle was from The Paper Cut (years ago! lol) I added some crystal circles, some colored with Copics, for the "shaker" part of the card. To make my flower I glued two pieces of white cardstock together, using an Elmer's type of glue. Then, when it was completely dried I stamped my flower and then cut it out. I then added a clear lacquer to it. When the lacquered has dried the flower becomes pliable for shaping your petals. Works great on butterflies too. I added a gem and a bit of ribbon for the finishing touches. Thanks for looking!

Thanks to Sweet n Sassy for the adorable images!!

Still time to get involved with the current challenge at Tuesday Throwdown.

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Sue Chaney Cards...AGAIN!! Yippeeee

Today may have been gloomy and rainy but my walk to get the 

mail proved to be FUN! Gerri and I got cards from Sue Chaney!!

Oh how I love her cards!

This was to Gerri.

I love the crystal lacquer for the water and glasses!

I got this one!

You can't help but SMILE!

Fun Stampers Journey KOTM for March

This is the KOTM for March.

To see my finished cards, certainly different than 

what's shown but equally as nice...I think...

Click Here to view.

MFP Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 254

Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 254
- who let the dogs out? -

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.

I used multiple layers to pull this card together. I colored my pooch with Copic markers and dotted lines around him. I actually cut the stamp "Ruff Day?" so I could just stamp Ruff onto my die cut bones. By having the stamp cut I was able to angle them in a fun way next to the dog. I did use a white pen to enhance the puppy's eyes. I used brads to attach my die cuts. The brads were actually white and I colored them using Copics. I wanted them to match my dog's collar. 

Gotta love Copic markers!! 

I used MFP stamp set "Fabulous Pets".

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A Bit More of FLORIDA

The month will be here before I know it and I wanted to share a few more photos.

Be sure to CLICK HERE for viewing!

More Cards From Sue Chaney!! YIPPEE!!

This lovely butterfly card arrived for 

Gerri! All the butterflies are raised 

and the pearls really add beauty!

 This is the cutie one I received, sadly it 

didn't photo well so Sue's coloring isn't 

showing up decent, BUT, that little raccoon 

is just adorable!! I loved the tree charm too!

A Card For Challenges!

I made this card for Sue Chaney and popped it in the mail today, soooo she hasn't even received it yet. In the meantime I figured I would enter it into a few challenges. 

Craft Your Passion Challenge 253 - anything goes

My Time To Craft 283 - for a special lady

Moving Along With The Times - Bingo! Dies-Image-Gems/Pearls

I had a so much fun using My Favorite Things stamps and dies! I used daubers to add the blue to the "sky" and a piece of green cardstock for the "grass". I colored all my images using Copic marks and/or sparkle gel pens. I used a white pen for the little girlie's freckles and popped in a couple of gems for the flower's centers. 

Here's a CASology Challenge 137 Card

Since I'm in Florida I really felt I had to

join in on this challenge...

CASology Challenge 137 - TROPICAL

I masked a rectangle on a white layer and used daubers
to sponge in the colors for my "ocean" scene.
I used an Inkadinkado image to stamp the beach sign.
I added another layer of color and dotted lines around both
and mounted on to my white card base. Very simple!

More Cards from Sue Chaney!! WOO HOO!!!

It's been so much fun getting the mail! Yahoo!!
Here are a couple more of Susie's talent!!


This was for Gerri when her mom passed away last month.

I loved the snappy fold and great image. As always, Sue's detail
for embellishing is awesome!

This was the inside flap. TOOOO CUTE!!!  

 Last, but certainly NOT least is this cutesy little bear.
Softly colored, I love it, and the little hearts were
the right added touch!

MFP Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 253

Mark's Finest Papers Speedy Fox  and Friends Challenge 253
- Four layers or more, stagger them -

Here's my sample card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to JOIN IN the challenge fun!

For details on this card and past challenge cards, click HERE!


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Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 235

Mar. 10th Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 235 is a Good Luck card.  Want to join in the fun???  

Please do!  Join NOW!

Thanks to The Paper Shelter for sponsoring this challenge!!

Here's my card for the design team.

For more info on this card and past challenge cards 

Click Here!

MFP Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge 252

Mark's Finest Papers Speedy Fox  and Friends Challenge 252

Here's my sample card as a design team member for Mark's Finest Papers! Thanks for looking and head on over to JOIN IN the challenge fun!

For details on this card and past challenge cards, click HERE!

In Florida!!

It's been a bit cool here in Florida and even COLD sometimes

BUT it's not single digits, or snow, or WI! The weather is 

ranging anywhere from 50s one day to 80s the next day. 

It's almost like living on Lake Michigan. hehe...Cooler by the 

lake, or OCEAN! For some pics and more info on my time

here in FL...click HERE and stay warm!!

Fun Stampers Journey February KOTM

This is the KOTM for February.

To see my finished cards, certainly different than 

what's shown but equally as nice...I think...

Click Here to view.

Cards From Sue!

Here are a few cards I've received from Sue Chaney while I'm in Florida. Makes being in Florida even better! I love her cards! Sue has a way with embellishing details! Fun stuff!! THANKS, SUE!!!

This is sooooo cute! I love the dimentional balloons and the pop-up inside!

 This little girlie is just too adorable! Beautiful coloring!! 

The little hearts were a perfect touch!

 Sue sent this card to Gerri following her mother's death. 

Very pretty!

Jamberry Nails Spring/Summer Catalog

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For more info about Jamberry Nails

CLICK HERE

Papertake Weekly Challenge

This card, that I just sent to my friend, Bridget, is entered into the 

following challenge

Papertake Weekly Challenge - take your pick/ Color challenge - use cool

Moving Along With The Times

I'm putting this card, that I mailed to Sue Chaney, into 

Moving Along With The Times challenge - sports

Bird Watching is my SPORT...for real!! lol

This stamp set is from My Favorite Things and was fun to color with my Copic markers. I added some clear lacquer to the lens of the binoculars. 

Challenge Card

This card is for the following challenge...

Crafty Catz challenge 268 - use your die cuts

I just die cut out some circles and flowers. I stamped the leaves on white cardstock and placed behind the raise pattern paper. I shaped the die cut flowers and attached to card, adding the gems to add some sparkle. Simple card.

Quirky Crafts Challenge 4

I made this card for my daughter, Amber. Yes, cats ARE her best friends so this was perfect for this challenge.

Quirky Crafts Challenge 4 - our best friend

I used one of Pinky Dolls adorable images for this challenge. Sadly, when I was coloring her face/cheeks got too dark because of some ink running, but I still thought she was ok. I added sparkle gel pens to her wings, eyes, and barret. Thanks for looking.

Fun Stampers Journey Jan. Kit Of The Month

This is the KOTM for January.

To see my finished cards, certainly different than 

what's shown but equally as nice...I think...

Click Here to view.

In Florida

I pack soooooooooo much of my stamp stuff to 

take down to Florida and yes, I do find some 

days too cool or wet to be outside, so, I stamp...and stamp! lol  

Miss having Gerri here. She'll be back on Monday!!

Awesome Card From Sue Chaney!!

Thanks, Sue for such a sweet card! I love this little image and you

colored it wonderfully!! 

BIG HUG!!

Another Lovely Day in Florida!!

The 60s in Florida is ooooh soooo nice!! Greg and Dale are finally on 

their way! They will arrive tomorrow. 

An Osprey over the ocean!

 The Willet 

For more of our Florida pics, 

Click HERE!!

Happy Valentine's Day~

Gerri and I received two beautiful cards from Terri Winske! 

Such a sweetie!  Thanks, Terri!!

Hearts All A Flutter

I'm adding this card, that I made for a friend, into the following challenges. It is certainly a VERY bright card and not totally to my liking but it is cheerful, for sure!

Cards in Envy - hearts all a flutter 

A Gem Of A Challenge 137 - lots of layers

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 84 - love is in the air

This image is from A Day For Daisies and colored with Copic markers. I used a Gold Leafing pen for outlining the digi and an embossing folder and some bakers twine finished up all the layers!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 231

Feb. 10th Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 231 is a Love Is In The Air.  Want to join in the fun???  

Please do!  Join NOW!

Thanks to Sami Stamps for sponsoring this challenge!!

Here's my card for the design team.

For more info on this card and past challenge cards 

Click Here!

In Florida!

Well, I've been in Florida since Feb. 1st and lovin' it already! Who wouldn't??? Especially if you live in WI. Weather has been up and down but nothing below the 50s, so it's ALL good for me! For some pics and more info on my time in FL...click HERE!! Stay warm all!!

Clean And Simple Challenges!

These are the challenges for the following card:

Addicted to CAS challenge 56 - hugs & kisses

A Day For Daisies challenge 114

CAS(E) This Sketch challenge 109

Happy Little Stampers CAS Feb. challenge - Embossing

This little digi is from ADFD (though I cut part of this cute little angel off) and 

colored with Copics. The "love" sentiment is from A*muse Studio. A bit of designer paper and embossed edge and DONE!

CAS-UAL Fridays Challenge 136

I entered yet another Clean And Simple challenge. I do enjoy making these type of cards..they are just so clean and simple. hehe  Go figure!! 

This is for CAS-UAL Fridays Challenge 136 - watercolor technique

Not much of a technique when you just do a splotch but...it works! I little 

water mist on the inked stamp takes care of it. Boom!  My "splotch is from 

Fun Stampers Journey and the sentiment and butterfly are from Penny Black.

CASology Challenge 132

Here's my card for CASology Challenge 132 - hot

Not one of my favorite stamps but I think it looks perfect for the "HOT" theme of this challenge. The stamp is from Mark's Finest Papers and colored with Copics.