Friday, September 10, 2021

Thinking of you for the boys

 
 

I created this card for the little boys at the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using a cute precolored image featuring a boy playing video games from Polkadoodles.
 
Challenges:
Polkadoodles Challenge #37 - Anything Goes
 Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper  
Creative Knockouts Challenge #418 - Anything Goes
My Favorite Things Challenge #173 - Colors - See below

 

Boy playing video games

 
 
 I created this card for the little boys at the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using a cute precolored image featuring a boy playing video games from Polkadoodles.
 
Challenges:
Polkadoodles Challenge #37 - Anything Goes
 Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper  
Creative Knockouts Challenge #418 - Anything Goes
My Favorite Things Challenge #173 - Colors - See below

 

 

Cute Panda

 
I created this card using a adorable Panda image from The Paper Shelter.
Added a lace frame I made in Paint Shop Pro using a script from Cassel Creations. 
This is going out in the next package to the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity. 

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday #692 - Anything Goes 
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper  
The Paper Shelter Challenge - Ribbon, Lace Or Twine 

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Hope Your Day Is Doggone Great

 
 
I created this card using a darling image from The Paper Shelter.
Added a double frame I made in Photoshop.  Printed all the elements
including a extra bow from the ribbon.  Cut out the sentiment tag with a
Sizzix die.  Attached the tag with the bow decoupage layer on top.
This is for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity. 

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday #692 - Anything Goes 
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper  
The Paper Shelter Challenge - Ribbon, Lace Or Twine 
I picked ribbon from the three catagories.  Printed the bow twice
 from the image, and used the extra bow on top of the sentiment tag.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Happy Birthday

 

I made this birthday card for the Brighter Birthdays Children's Charity.
I used a cute precolored image from Di's Digi Stamps, patterned papers
bow and ribbon, a sentiment label and eyelet frame from Tracy Barnes.
 
Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday #692 - Anything Goes 
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper 
Di's Digi Challenge - Use 2 or more patterned papers

Monday, September 6, 2021

Just Chicken In

 

This is one of my all time favorite stamps from Penny Black.  Used Memento Ink and colored
with Copic markers.  Used a Cuttlebug Chickenwire Embossing Folder for the background
layer.  This will be going out in the next package to the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Stamp It
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Stamp It

Just Pawsing To Say Hello

 

Another animal card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.
I stamped this cute sleeping kitty from Newtons Nook with Memento Ink
then colored the image with Copic markers.  Also used patterned papers, ribbon and dies.

Challenges:
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Stamp It
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Stamp It
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper
Inky Paws Challenge #156 - Sketch (see below) 


Cute Critters Birthday Card

 

Another animal card for the Brighter Birthdays Children's Charity.
I used a cute mousie image from Di's Digi Stamps, Woodgrain background by
Freepik.com, Flowers by Creative Fabrica, Frame and label from Craftsuprint. 

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday #692 - Anything Goes 
Polkadoodles Challenge #36 - Anything Goes 
Creative Fingers Challenge #214 - Anything Goes 
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper 
Di's Digi Challenge - Use 2 or more patterned papers

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Hope Your Birthday Is Enormously Fun

 

I used a cute precolored image from Di's Digi Stamps, polka dot and strip patterned papers I designed
in GIMP.  I printed the image a second time and cut out decoupage layers.  Attached decoupage to image layer for some added dimension.  Then attached some Prima flowers with pearl centers.
This is for the Brighter Birthday's Children's Charity.
 
Challenges:
 Di's Digi Challenge - Use 2 or more patterned papers
Creative Knockouts Challenge #417 - For The Kids 
Cute Card Thursday #692 - Anything Goes 
 Polkadoodles Challenge #36 - Anything Goes 
Creative Fingers Challenge #214 - Anything Goes 
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper  


 

Friday, September 3, 2021

Cute Robot

 

I created this card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using a cute robot image and matching paper from Pretty Grafiks Design.
 
Challenges:
 Creative Knockouts #417 - For The Kids
Cute Card Thursday #692 - Anything Goes
 Polkadoodles Challenge #36 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #214 - Anything Goes 
 Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper  


Monday, August 30, 2021

Cute Snowpeople

 


Here's another card I created for The Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using a super cute precolored holiday image from Polkadoodles. 

Challenges:
  Gem Of A Challenge #18 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge Week #35 - Anything Goes 
 Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge 557 - Anything Christmas
 ABC Christmas Challenge P, Q, R - P is for Plump Plus Pink 
Christmas With The Cuties - Anything Cute And Christmassy

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Superhero

 

Here's another card I created for The Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge Week #35 - Anything Goes 
 Gem Of A Challenge #18 - Anything Goes

Superhero card for the children's charity

 

Here's another card I created for The Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge Week #35 - Anything Goes 
Gem Of A Challenge #18 - Anything Goes

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Merry Christmas

 

I created this card using a super cute image from Di's Digi Stamps and a background from Craftsuprint.  I cut out the scalloped edge card base using my Silhouette Cameo and a cut file from the Silhouette store.

Challenges:
 Di's Digi Challenge - Pick two or more - Gems, ribbon (bow) and die cut card base.
 Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge 556 - Anything Christmas
 ABC Christmas Challenge P, Q, R - P is for Plump Mice 
Christmas With The Cuties - Anything Cute And Christmassy
Simon Says Challenge - Anything Goes

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Cute Little Hedgehogs In The Flowers


I created this card using a fun precolored image from Di's Digi Stamps and some
butterflies from Freepik.com.  The lace edge mat was created using a script from
Cassell Creations.  Scalloped edge card base was cut out with my Silhouette Cameo.
 
Challenges:
Di's Digi Challenge - Pick two or more - Lace, flowers, die cuts.

I Made This Just Fur You

 

Another card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.  Hopefully it will make the kids smile.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add A Sentiment
 


Ahoy There Matey

 

I created this card for the boys at the Cards For
Hospitalized Kids Charity using nautical images from AMB Illustration.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add A Sentiment
As You Like It Challenge - Favorite Primary Color
(Blue is my favorite primary color because it makes me feel calm and peaceful)  


Sunday, August 22, 2021

Deerlightful Bookmark #2

 

 I created this bookmark using a adorable reindeer and snowy background from
The Paper Shelter.  This is for the children's charity.  Hopefully it will make the kids smile.

Challenges:
The Paper Shelter - Anything But A Card
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge 556 - Anything Christmas

Deerlightful Bookmark #1

 

 I created this bookmark using a adorable reindeer and snowy background from
The Paper Shelter.  This is for the children's charity.  Hopefully it will make the kids smile.

Challenges:
The Paper Shelter - Anything But A Card
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge 556 - Anything Christmas

Saturday, August 21, 2021

You Are So Beary Special

 

I created this card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using some cute fall digital images from Pretty Grafiks Designs.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add A Sentiment
Polkadoodles Week 34 - Anything Goes 
 Gem Of A Challenge Week 17 - Anything Goes
Cardz TV Challenge 147 - Anything Goes



Happy Halloween Card #2

I created this card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using fun Halloween digi images and paper from Pretty Grafiks Designs.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add A Sentiment
Polkadoodles Week 34 - Anything Goes (Halloween)
Cardz TV Challenge 147 - Anything Goes



Happy Halloween - Card #1

 

I created this card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using fun Halloween digi images and paper from Pretty Grafiks Designs.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add A Sentiment
Polkadoodles Week 34 - Anything Goes (Halloween)
Gem Of A Challenge Week 17 - Anything Goes
Cardz TV Challenge 147 - Anything Goes


Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Have A Doggone Great Birthday

 


I created this flip swing card with a Sizzix die to cut out the card base and layers.  The cute puppy image is from Newton's Nook which I colored with Copic markers.  The saying on the inside of the card is: Have A Doggone Great Birthday!

Challenges:
Inky Paws Challenge #155 - Colors (teal, yellow and green)
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Funny or Punny
Gem Of A Challenge #17 - Anything Goes

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Hope Your Birthday Is Out Of This World

Cut out the card front, sentiment label and decoupage layers for the spaceman and spaceship with my Silhouette Cameo.   You can't see the extra layers in the photo, but I cut out extra layers of card stock with my Cameo for the spaceman/spaceship image and label.  I used those instead of thin foam to mount the image and label to the card front for some added dimension.  The image is from Freepik.com
 
Challenges:
Cut It Up Challenge #232 - Space
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Funny or Pun
 

 

Friday, August 13, 2021

Just Flying By To Say Hi

 

I created this card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity using artwork from Pretty Grafiks Designs.

Challenges:
The Paper Funday Challenge #32 - Cute Critters 
As You Like It Challenge - Favorite Primary Color
(Blue is my favorite primary color because it makes me feel calm and peaceful)

Monday, August 9, 2021

You Are One Cool Cat

 

I colored this cute kitty image from Newton's Nook with Copic markers and cut it out with a Cottage Cutz Stitched die.  Cut out the sentiment with my Silhouette Cameo.  Background pattern papers from DCW.  This is for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.

Challenges:
Inky Paws Challenge #154 - Stripes
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Summer Beach And Or Animals 
 Passion For Markers Challenge #603 - Favorite Colors (Pink & Green)

You Are So Beary Special

 I created this easel style card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.  Hopefully it will make the kids smile.  I colored this cute watermelon bear image from Gerda Steiner with Copic markers,  Hand cut the image.  Die cut the circles and easel card base with Spellbinders die.  Added a sentiment I cut out with my Silhouette Cameo.

Challenges:
Gerda Steiner - Share Your Design Challenge - Aug 2021
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Summer Beach And Or Animals 
Passion For Markers Challenge #603 - Favorite Colors (Red & Green) 
 
 
 

 

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Hey there cookie

 

I created this card for the little boys at the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.  Hopefully it will make them smile.  I colored this cute image from Gerda Steiner with Copic markers and cut out the image with a Spellbinders die.  Used a scrap of left over card stock for the twine on the sentiment banner.

Challenges:
Gerda Steiner - Share Your Design Challenge - Aug 2021
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Summer Beach And Or Animals

Merry Chrismouse

I colored this cute image from Di's Digi Stamps with Copic Markers.  Cut out image with Spellbinders dies.  Added a Merry Chrismouse sentiment.  Cut out scalled edge card base and sentiment tag with my Silhouette Cameo.   This is for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.

Challenges:
Di's Digi Challenge - Include A Sentiment 
 ABC Christmas Challenge P, Q, R - P is for Plump Mice
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge #554 - Anything Christmas
Passion For Markers Challenge #603 - Favorite Colors (Red & Green)

 

Have A Mice Day!

 

I hand colored this adorable mousie image from Di's Digi Stamps with Copic markers.
Cut out image with a Spellbinders die.  Added flowers, a ribbon and a sentiment tag tied on with twine.
 
Challenges:
Di's Digi Challenge - Include A Sentiment
Polkadoodles Challenge Week #32 - Anything Goes 
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #691 - Anything Goes
Passion For Markers Challenge #603 - Favorite Colors (Red & Green)

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Brighter Birthdays Charity

 
Here's a card I made for the Brighter Birthdays Children's Charity.
 
Challenges:
Di's Digi Challenge - Include A Sentiment 
Simon Says Challenge - Birthday Celebration 
Simon Says Challenge - Summertime Blues
 Polkadoodles Challenge Week #32 - Anything Goes
 Cute Card Thursday Challenge #691 - Anything Goes

It's Your Special Day

 

Here's a card I made for the Brighter Birthdays Children's Charity.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Challenge - Birthday Celebration 
Simon Says Challenge - Summertime Blues
Crafter's Cafe Challenge #271 - ATG
 Polkadoodles Challenge Week #32 - Anything Goes
 Cute Card Thursday Challenge #691 - Anything Goes
 

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

It's Your Special Day Birthday Card

 

I created this card using a pretty flower bouquet from The Hungry JPEG.
This will be going out in the next package to the Bring Smiles To Seniors Charity.

Challenges:
Simon Says Challenge - Birthday Celebration 
Crafter's Cafe Challenge #271 - ATG
Corrosive Challenge - ATG   

 



Cute Teddy Bear Birthday Card

 

 
 

 I made this Teddy Bear Birthday Card for the Brighter Birthdays Children's Charity.

Challenges:
Simon Says Challenge - Birthday Celebration 
 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - ATG
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #90 - ATG 
 Crafter's Cafe Challenge #271 - ATG
Corrosive Challenge - ATG  




 

Monday, August 2, 2021

Masculine Birthday

 

I created this birthday card for my neighbor using images from Mikibith.
I printed the image twice and cut out the car and mounted it the image with thin foam.
 
Challenges:
Gem Of A Challenge #16 - ATG
Cardz TV Challenge #146 - ATG
Polkadoodles Challenge #31 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - ATG
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #90 - ATG
Crafter's Cafe Challenge #271 - ATG
Corrosive Challenge - ATG 


Hope Your Day Is Doggone Great

 I colored this cute puppy image with Copic markers and scanned it into my computer.
Added the background and sentiment.  This is for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.

Challenges:
Gem Of A Challenge #16 - ATG
Cardz TV Challenge #146 - ATG
Polkadoodles Challenge #31 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - ATG
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #90 - ATG
Crafter's Cafe Challenge #271 - ATG
Corrosive Challenge - ATG


Saturday, July 31, 2021

Birthday Puppy

 

I created this card for my husband's birthday using a darling puppy digital kit from Craftsuprint.com
 
Challenges:
Gem Of A Challenge #16 - ATG
Cardz TV Challenge #146 - ATG
Polkadoodles Challenge #31 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - ATG
 


Thursday, July 29, 2021

Christmas in July 2

 

Another holiday card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.  I used a cute LOTV digi image and a snowflake frame.  I cut out the scalloped edge card base with my Silhouette Cameo using a cut file from the Silhouette store.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts Challenge #412 - Christmas In July 
Christmas Craft Creations Challenge - Christmas Anything Goes

 


Christmas In July 3

 

Another holiday card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.  I used a cute LOTV digi image and a snowflake frame.  I cut out the scalloped edge card base with my Silhouette Cameo using a cut file from the Silhouette store.
 
Challenges:
Simon Says Challenge - Anything Goes
 Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #221 - Christmas
Christmas With The Cuties #51 - Clean And Simple
Creative Knockouts Challenge #412 - Christmas In July 
Christmas Craft Creations Challenge - Christmas Anything Goes

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

I made this just fur you

 

 I created this holiday card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity using a cute image from Polkadoodles. 
 
Challenges:
Gem Of A Challenge #15 - ATG
Polkadoodles Challenge #30 - ATG
 Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #162 - Christmas In July
Christmas With The Cuties #51 - Clean And Simple
Build Your Stash Holiday Card Maker HOP - Christmas


Christmas In July

 

I created this holiday card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity using a cute image from Polkadoodles. 
 
Challenges:
 Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #162 - Christmas In July
Christmas With The Cuties #51 - Clean And Simple


Saturday, July 24, 2021

Sweet Garden Fairy

I created another stepper card in my Silhouette Design Studio software using a cute fairy image from
The Paper Shelter and green polka dot paper.   This is for the little girls at the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity.

Challenges:
The Paper Shelter Challenge - Anything Goes
(I used a new digi image from The Paper Shelter and a old stepper cut file from the Silhouette store.)
As You Like It Challenge - Non square or rectangle shaped card base
(I used my favorite stepper card base as it allows a rectangle shape to be used for the main image.)