Saturday, September 25, 2021

Cute Little Fairy

 

I created this birthday card for the Brighter Birthdays Children's Charity using a cute precolored fairy image from The Paper Shelter.  Added a background created with papers and elements by Tracy Barnes.
 
Challenges
Polkadoodles Week #39 - Anything Goes 
Gem Of A Challenge Week #20 - Anything Goes 
 The Paper Shelter Challenge #484 - Party Time - Birthdays



Sending Smiles Across The Miles

 I used a cute hedgehog image from Polkadoodles to create this card for the children's charity.

Challenges
Polkadoodles Week #39 - Anything Goes 
Gem Of A Challenge Week #20 - Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts Challenge #420 - Tic Tac Toe
(Blue flower, digi image, 3 or more patterned papers)

 

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Just For You

I used a fun precolored image from Sassy Cheryl to create this card for the children's charity.
 
Challenges
Creative Knockouts Challenge #420 - Tic Tac Toe
(Blue dress, digi image, 3 or more patterned papers)

 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Happy Sunflowers


 I created this card for the Bring Smiles To Seniors Charity using
a fun sunflower image and matching papers from AMB Illustrations.
 
Challenges
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Lots of layers
Crafty Catz Challenge -  2 or more patterned papers
Dream Valley Challenge - 2 or more patterned papers

Monday, September 20, 2021

Sweet Birthday

 
 
 This is for the Brighter Birthdays Children's Charity.
 
Challenges
 The Cutie Pie Challenge - Birthday Plus Cute  
Dream Valley #255 - 2 or more patterned papers
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Lots of layers
Crafty Catz Challenge -  2 or more patterned papers
 Di's Digi Challenge - Favorite Color Combination
One of my favorite combinations is using pink and yellow together. 

Happy Birthday To You

 

I used a cute image from Di's Digi Stamps to create this fun birthday card for the children's charity.
 
Challenge 
Dream Valley #255 - 2 or more patterned papers
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Lots of layers
Crafty Catz Challenge -  2 or more patterned papers
Di's Digi Stamps Challenge - Favorite Color Combination
One of my favorite combinations is using pink and purple together.

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Cute Unicorn


 I used a fun unicorn image from The Paper Shelter and added a gold
corner frame I created in Photoshop.  This is for the children's charity.

Challenge:
The Paper Shelter Challenge #483 - Animals

Cute teacup yorkie

 
 I used a darling teacup yorkie image from The Paper Shelter and added a cute
beveled edge frame I created in Photoshop.  This is for the children's charity.

Challenge:
The Paper Shelter Challenge #483 - Animals

Rock On

 

I used a darling precolored image from The Paper Shelter and added a cute
beveled edge frame I created in Photoshop.  This is for the children's charity.

Challenge:
The Paper Shelter Challenge #483 - Animals

Sending Birthday Wishes

 I created this card for the Brighter Birthday's Children's Charity.
I used a cute precolored image from Di's Digi Stamps and added a
lace border and some polka dot and stripe papers I created in GIMP.  

Challenges:
Polkadoodles Week #38 - Anything Goes 
 The Cutie Pie Challenge - Birthday Plus Cute 
Di's Digi Challenge - Favorite Color Combination
 (Love to use the Blue, Yellow, Orange color combinations)

Friday, September 17, 2021

Sweet Birthday

 

 

I created this card for the Brighter Birthdays Children's Charity.  The precolored image is from Di's Digi Stamps.  Scalloped edge card base was cut out with my Silhouette Cameo using a cut file from the Silhouette Store.
 
Challenges
Polkadoodles Week #38 - Anything Goes 
 Gem Of A Challenge #19 - Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Birthday Plus Cute

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Happy Holidays

 
 
 
 

 
I created this card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using a fun snowman trio image from Pretty Grafiks Designs. 

Challenges
Gem Of A Challenge #19 - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge #37 - Anything Goes
Christmas With The Cuties #52 - Anything Cute And Christmassy 
 Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper  (Snowy Background)
Christmas Craft Creations - Sketch Challenge (See Picture Below)
 



 

Seaon's Greetings

 
 
I created this card for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids Charity
using a fun snowman trio image from Pretty Grafiks Designs. 

Challenges
Gem Of A Challenge #19 - Anything Goes
 Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Paper  (Snowy Background)
Christmas Craft Creations - Sketch Challenge (See Picture Below)
 


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)