Special Birthday

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday! 

Today starts a new challenge at Crafty Friends and the theme is... 

Special Occasion! 

Our wonderful sponsor is Julia Spiri... 

and my card features the fun 'Cake Hat' image! It's colored with Copics and the sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps. All three papers are from MME- the Heirloom collection and I used a touch of Walnut Stain ink for the distressing.

I hope you can join us and don't forget to pop on over to the main challenge blog for

more inspiration.

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!

Tammy x

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge- Female Birthday

Addicted to Stamps and More- (C10) Make Your Mark

Allsorts- Use Newsprint (my flower)

Crafty Girls Creations- Always Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiment Designs- For Someone Special
Cute Card Thursday- Party Time
Kitty Bee Designs- Birthday
Moving along with the Times- Birthday Cake
Paper Minutes- With Hat
Perfectly Created Chaos- Show Me Your Patterns

To Cute to Spook

Good afternoon everyone!

I wanted to pop in today and share a couple of Halloween cards with you...

They features adorable images from Bugaboo Stamps and the fun sentiments are from 

Taylored Expressions and Studio G. They are colored with Copics, the bright papers are from Doodlebug Design- the October 31st Collection and the enamel dots are from Recollections.

Well, there you have it... two cute and non-scary Halloween cards... perfect for the local charity that I donate too! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by... your comments always make my day!
Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:
613 Avenue Create- Anything Goes w/opitial twist- Fall colors
Cards in Envy- For the Kids

Come and Get It- Polka Dots

Creative Moments- Anything Goes with a Optional twist- Fall Colors

Retarte- Anything Goes with a Halloween twist
Sisterhood of Crafters- Halloween Colors  
Stella Says Sketch @ Catch the Bug- Sketch #413
 

pumpkin spice and everything nice...

Good morning everyone!

Today I'm sharing a card I made using a sweet image from A Day For Daisies!

This little cutie was colored with Copics and the fabulous sentiment is from TLC. I used Lawn Fawn dies for the Stitched Leaves and Poppy Stamp dies for the Stitched Buttons. The Stitched circle, corner and Pierced Fishtail Flag are all from MFT.

  Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!
Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:
Aud Sentiments-Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Brown Sugar- Anything Goes
Create with TLC- Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky- Fall Colors
Little Miss Muffet- Always Anything Goes
Mod Squad- Fall Colors

Scrapy Land- Anything Goes + Scrappy Land Die: 
I used: Lawn Fawn Stitched Leaves & Poppy Stamps Stitched Buttons 
Simply Create Too- Fall Colors

Colorful Clown

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday!

It's Alphabet Challenge time and today's letter is...
N for Numbers!

My card features a fun clown image from Eureka Stamps, it's colored with Copics and the die cut sentiment is from Little Yellow Bicycle. I created a watercolor wash background with Crushed Olive, Twisted Citron and Peacock Feathers Distress Inks, once dry I sponged the same ink colors through Tim Holtz Numeric stencil. The panel was cut out with a Avery Elle Wonky stitch die and to finish it up I added some sparkly enamel dots.

  Now head on over to the main challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT
fabulous creations!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Bastel Traum- Mask/stencil/die cutting (I used TH Numeric Stencil)
Crafty Creations- Use A Number
Creative Artiste- Sep- Anything Mixed Media goes
Cut it Up- Watercolor
Die Cuttin' Divas- Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination- Always Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon- Let's Get Inky

Simon Says Stamp- Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday- It's a Stitch Up (I used a Avery Elle Wonky stitch die)

WordArt Wednesdays- Anything Goes

Lucy Loo

Good morning everyone... grab your sunglasses for this post! LOL! 

Today starts a new challenge at Crafty Friends and this time we would like to see Glitter on your creations! 

We have three wonderful sponsors... Digistamps4Joy, Mari Digis Stamps and The East Wind...
              

My card features a fabulous Lucy Loo image from The East Wind. She's colored with Copics and I added a lot of sparkle to her hair with the Wink of Stella pen but you can't see it in the photo :(  I used Paper Smooches dies for the sentiment & spider web and the papers are from Doodlebug Design. I used a small paper punch for the spiders, a MS punch for the bats, covered them with black glitter and there you have it... a VERY bright and colorful 

Halloween card!  

For more inspiration be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see the rest of the DT beautiful creations!

Thanks so much for stopping by... I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Challenges I would like to enter:

Addicted to Stamps and More- Holiday

Art Impressions- Too Cute To Spook
Colour Crazy- Anything Goes 
Crazy 4 Challenges- Holiday 

DRS Designs- Monsters & Witches & Ghouls, oh my!
Let's Color Saturday Linky Party- August -Anything Hand Colored
Pile It On- Die Cut Embellishments

Scrapy Land- Use an image + Scrapy Land die (Paper Smooches Halloween die)

Tuesday Throwdown- Make It Sparkle

Peek-a-Boo Cards

Hello everyone!

A quick post from me today to share a couple of fun cards.

The first card features a cute flower image from Simon Says Stamp 'Happy Days' stamp set and the adorable little dragon is from C.C. Designs. 

I used a MFT Peek-a-Boo die for the stitched window and a Avery Elle die for the Wonky Stitches. I created a shaker element for the dragon card with my new Fuse Tool! OMGosh I LOVE this tool! Now shaker cards are so easy to make! :)

Well, that's it for today- short and sweet... thanks so much for stopping by and for all of your wonderful comments! I'll see you soon!

Tammy x

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Artistic Stamper- Anything goes (2nd entry)
Crafting from the Heart- Always Anything Goes
Crafts and Me- Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiment Designs- Anything Goes
Fantasy Crafters- Anything Fantasy Goes (my dragon card)

Paper Creator's Crafts- Keep It Simple

Penny Black and More-  Anything Goes with a Stamp
Through The Craft Room Door- Always Anything Goes

A Day at the Beach

Happy Saturday everyone!

Today I'm here to share my second post as the Guest Designer over at 

Fantasy Stampers!

The current challenge is... At the Beach and my card is for the Midway Motivation post and it features a sweet image from Newton's Nook...

It's stamped with Memento Black ink and colored with Copics. The blue panel was cut with a Avery Elle's Frame die and I used MFT dies for the Stitched Circle frame & Pierced Fishtail flag. The sandcastle was cut with a Impression Obsession die, I used a Momenta die for the boat wheel and a Sizzix die for the palm tree inside the shaker element! :) 

Now pop on over to Fantasy Stampers to join the fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Challenges I would like to enter:
A Gem of a Challenge- Summer Fun
Aud Sentiments- For A Man + A Sentiment
Crafty Calendar- (August)- Summer Fun

Creative Moments- Always Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon- Surf's Up/Tropical

Mod Squad- The Die's The Thing

Simon Says Stamp- Make For The Border (stitched border around my scene)

Simon Says Stamp Monday- Summer Fun

School Girl

Good morning everyone! 

I have a very sweet 'Back to School' card to share with you today. My mom's friend requested a card for her granddaughter who heads off to college in a few weeks and this is what I came up with... 

It features the adorable School Girl image from Tiddly Inks and a super fun sentiment from TLC! She colored with Copics and I used Walnut Stain ink for the distressing. The flower was cut out of an old dictionary using a Spellbinder die, I used a EK punch for the corners and I used MFT dies for the notebook edge, paper clip and clipboard.

I loved making this card... I think it's perfect for a college student :)

Thanks so much for stopping by... your comments make my day!
Tammy x

I would like to enter the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create- Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More- (C10) Anything Goes

Create with TLC- Anything Goes
Cutie Pie- Cute + Work, Rest or Play- I think you do all of that in college :)
MAWTT- Back to School
Open- Minded- Back to School/Reading
Simply Create Too- Back To School

My Little Princess...

Good morning everyone! 

I'm thrilled to share my card with you today because I will be joining the fabulous ladies over at Fantasy Stampers once again as their Guest Designer for the month of August! 

The current challenge is Peaches and Cream and my card is for the Midway Motivation post and it features a couple of adorable images from the 'Meoples Once Upon' stamp set from C.C. Designs.

These little cuties are stamped with Memento Black ink, colored with Copics and the sentiment is computer generated. The rectangles and tiny clouds were cut with Avery Elle dies and I used MFT dies for the tree, stitched circle and pierced fishtail flag... added a few punched flowers and pearls and it's done!

Well, that's all for now- thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to Fantasy Stampers to join the fun!

Challenges I would like to enter:
Aud Sentiments- For A Child + A Sentiment
Artistic Stamper- Anything goes
Creative Artiste- August - Anything Goes
Inky Chicks- Use 5 or more Flowers

QKR Stampede- Things With Wings (my dragon)
Simon Says Stamp Monday- Celebrate (2nd entry)

Southern Girls- (C10) Anything Goes

Scrapy Land- Anything Goes + Scrapy Land Die: (I used Avery Elle Frame Dies)

LOVE...

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday!

It's Alphabet Challenge time and today's letter is... L for LOVE! 

For my DT project I made an anniversary card for my wonderful In-Laws! It features the very sweet Bunnies in Love image from Lili of Valley... it's stamped with Memento Black ink, colored with Copics and the circle sentiment is from Jaded Blossom. I used MFT dies for the stitched circle & pierced ovals, the flowers were created with Joy Crafts dies and I used a Sizzix folder for the embossed background. I cut the 'love' sentiment with a Little Yellow Bicycle die and then covered it with glitter.

I hope you can join us and don't forget to head on over to the main challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT beautiful creations.

Thanks so much for stopping by... I'll see you tomorrow :)

Challenges I would like to enter:
Crafty Boots- Use a Stamp
Crafty Gals Corner -Birthdays/Celebrations (Anniversary Celebration)

Critters and Creatures- Always Anything Goes with a Critter/Creature
Let's Craft and Create- Wedding/ Wedding Anniversary

Simon Says Stamp Monday- Celebrate (Anniversary Celebration)

The Crafty Addicts- Anything Goes/Emboss It!!

Tuesday Throwdown- Tic Tac Toe (die cut, markers & embossing)

Unicorn- August - Animal Kingdom

Let it Snow

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday!

Today starts a new challenge at Crafty Friends and this time we would like you to create a card using some of your favorite embellishments! 

Our fabulous sponsor is A Day for Daisies...

 

And my card features the adorable 'Snowball Sam' image... he's colored with Copics, I used Avery Elle's dies for the Wonky Stitches and I used a Little B die for the 'let is snow' sentiment. The other sentiment & plaid paper are from Doodlebug Design, I used a Echo Park die for the Heart Doily and a Cuttlebug die for the snowflakes. To finish it up I added some of my favorite embellishments... pearls and enamel dots :)

 Now head on over to the main challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT
fabulous creations!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Tammy x

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Challenge Up Your Life- Christmas in July
Christmas at Sweet Stampin'- Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner- Anything Goes
Jingle Belles- We 3 Kings: use 3 of something (3 snowflake & three enamel dots)
Little Miss Muffet- Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon- Christmas In July

Simon Says Stamp- Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft- Anything Goes
Southern Girls- (C10) Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze- Monochrome

Chilly Bunny

Good morning everyone! 

I have a Christmas card to share with you today... it features the sweet 'Chilly Bunny' image that I won from Sami Stamps a couple of weeks ago! Isn't it adorable?! 

It's colored with Copics and the sentiment is from Hero Arts. I used a MFT die for the corner, a Echo Park die for the Heart Doily and Vintage Photo ink for the distressing. The papers are from the Authentique 'Tidings' collection that I purchased on line, it looked like it was a mix of kraft colored designer papers but when it arrived the papers were more peachy!! Oh well, I worked with them and I like how my card turned out... peach and all! :) 

 Thanks so much for stopping by and for all of your wonderful comments.
I'll see you soon... Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

A Gem of a Challenge- Animals
Brown Sugar- Christmas in July
CHNC challenge extra for July- Anything Goes + Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas- Use a Sentiment 

Dream Valley- (C10) Christmas in July

Kitty Bee Designs- Christmas in July

Sami Stamps- Anything Goes
Sparkles Monthy- Christmas in July

Whoopsi Daisy- Christmas in July + digi image

Winter Wonderland- Use Dies/Punches and/or Add a Charm

Colorful flowers

Good morning everyone!

I wanted to pop in today and share a few cards that I made out of the Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit! The kit includes the beautiful 'Look for the Miracles' stamp set, very colorful papers from Bo Bunny, enamel dots, a fabulous 'dream' die cut and so much more :)

For the card on the left- I stamped the flowers in VersaMark ink, heat embossed with white powder, colored with Distress inks and then fussy cut them out. For the card on the right- I just stamped right onto a piece of beautiful designer paper included in the kit.  

Challenges I would like to enter:
Artistic Stampers- July- All things bright and beautiful + rubber stamp
Cards und More- Embossing
Digi Choosday- Flowers
Scribbles Designs- How does your garden grow
Simon Says Stamp- Work it Wednesday- Wafer Thin dies or stencils (2nd entry)

WordArt Wednesday- Anything Goes

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This card was so quick and easy to make because I used one of the Colorable Card Fronts, also included in the kit... It's colored it with Copics using some of my favorites colors- yellow, green and teal. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Cardz 4 Galz- No Patterned Paper

 Make My Monday- Sentiment

Paper Minutes- Make Me Happy

Pile It On- Use Your Favorite Colors

The Crafter's Cafe- CAS

Well, that's all for now... thanks so much for stopping by!

Tammy x

Other supplies used:

MFT- Stitched Rectanges, Stitched Circles & Stitched Frames dies

Avery Elle's- Wonky Stitches dies

sequins & Wink of Stella Pen

More Christmas in July Cards

Good morning everyone! 

I'm back with a couple more Bugaboo Stamps 'Christmas in July' cards...

My first card features the absolutely adorable Candy Cane Charlie... he's colored with Copics and the sentiment is from Kaisercraft. I used a Little Yellow Bicycle die for the word 'smile' and MFT dies for everything else.  

I would like to enter this card into the Following Challenges:

Catch The Bug- Christmas is July Day 4- Bingo: I used- stripes, texture & snowflakes

CHNC challenge extra for July- Anything Goes + Christmas
Cards in Envy- Stripes
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round- July Anything Goes
Cut it Up- Anything Goes
Deep Ocean- Christmas in July
Ike's World- Christmas in July
Inky Chicks- Christmas in Summer

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My second card features the fun DeDe Christmas Drink... she's also colored with Copics and the sentiment is computer generated. I used a MFT die for the scalloped border, a Memory Box die for the martini glass and Walnut Stain ink for the distressing.  

I would like to enter this card into the Following Challenges:
Catch The Bug- Christmas is July Day 5- Make it Funny + scallops, bling and layers
Winter Wonderland- Christmas tree + make it cute
Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers- (C10) B is for Booze

I hope you have a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by!
Tammy x

Christmas in July

Happy Monday everyone! 

Bugaboo Stamps is celebrating their sixth annual 'Christmas in July' event so I thought I would get a head start on my Christmas cards this year and join in!

My first card features the adorable Snowman Winter image and it't colored with Copics. The sentiment and designer papers are from from Doodlebug Design, the Polar Pals collection. I used MFT dies for Pierced Ovals and Corner.

I would like to enter this card into the Following Challenges:

Catch The Bug- Christmas is July Day 1- Use Snowmen or Snowflakes

ABC Christmas- N is for No Rules 

Christmas Card Challenges- Snowman
CHNC challenge extra for July- Anything Goes + Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas- Use Purple

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For my second card I used the sweet Snowman Patches image, also colored with Copics. I created the background with the fabulous Christmas Story stamp from Penny Black- it's stamped with VersaMark ink onto kraft cardstock and then dusted with chalk. Walnut Stain ink was used for the distressing and I used a Every Elle die for the Scalloped Border.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Catch The Bug- Christmas in July Day 2- Sketch

A Gem of a Challenge- Let's Get Krafty (use Kraft CS)
Come and Get It- Make your own background

Dragonfly Journeys- July Jingle Bells

Well, that's all for today... Thanks so much for stopping by and for all of the wonderful comments you leave :) 
Tammy x

Welcome to the Jungle...

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday!

It's Alphabet Challenge time and today's letter is... J for Jungle Animals! 

For my card I used the adorable Zoo Crew stamp set from Paper Smooches... the images were stamped with Memento Black ink and colored with Copics. For the background I used VersaMark ink and one of the leaves out of the set, the sentiment is from Paper Smooches also. I used MFT dies for the Stitched Circles & Fishtail Flags and the flowers were created with Elizabeth Crafts dies... added a few crystal gems and it's done!

Now head on over to the main challenge blog to check out the rest of the DT

Jungle Animals creations.

Thanks so much for stopping by and for all of the wonderful comments you leave.

Tammy x

  

Challenges I would like to enter:

Aud Sentiments- For A Girl + A Sentiment

Creative Knockouts- (C8) Animal Antics

DL.Art- July Linky ATG
Dragons Lair Designs- It's a ZOO out there
Inspiration Destination- Always Anything Goes
Morgan's Art World- Animals
Penny Black and More- Anything Goes with a Stamp (2nd entry)
Scrapy Land- Anything Goes + Scrapy Land Die: I used a Elizabeth Craft Die
The Crafty Addicts- Anything Goes/ Say It With Flowers
Tuesday Throwdown- Exotic Animals