Wishing you a happy day!

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday!

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

My card features a gorgeous image from Sami Stamps... it's colored with Copics and the sentiment is from Sweet Stamps. I used Simon Says Stamp Hydrangea Petals Die to create the flowers and the pearls & lace are from my stash. 

Well, that's it for today- short and sweet... thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Tammy x

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

613 Avenue Create- Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Shabby Chic

Deep Ocean- Shabby Chic/Vintage
Ooh La La Creations- Flowers

Sami Stamps- Bright Colors

SheepSki Designs- Flower Power

Star Stampz- Ribbon, Lace, Twine and /or cord

i adore you

Good morning everyone!

A new challenge starts today over at Cardz 4 Galz and the theme is...

Cats or Kittens!

My card features a beautiful image from ADFD... it's colored with Copics and the sentiment is from Paper Smooches. I used MFT dies for the stitched rounded rectangles and a Avery Elle die for the scalloped border. The daisy was created with a Xcut die and the paper is from Lawn Fawn, to finish it up I added some sequins. 

Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the gorgeous creations by the other team members!

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

Challenges I would like to enter:

4 Crafty Chicks- Sequins

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- Anything Goes with a Critter
Crafty Creations- Always Anything Goes

Ching-chou Kuik Digital Stamps - Four Legged Friends

Nordsalten Hobbyklubb- Blue

Shopping Our Stash- Chillaxin' and Relaxin'
Simon Says Stamp- Add a Sentiment
The Crafty Addicts- Anything Goes/with the option of Girly
Use Your Stuff- For The Love of Children

go hog wild!

Good morning everyone and happy Friday!

I wanted to pop in today and share a card with you featuring one of the images from the Hog Heaven digi stamp set from Sparkle N Sprinkle... isn't that little hog adorable?! AND it looks like he's having so much fun! LOL! 

 It's colored with Copics, the sentiment is computer generated and the papers are from Lawn Fawn. I used a Sizzix die for the dotted rectangle, a Tim Holtz die for the double stitched rectangle and MFT dies for the fishtail flags & stitched circle.

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

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

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper- Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

Creative Moments- Anything Goes/Optional Twist- make it funny

Die Cuttin' Divas- Bye Bye Summer

Dies R Us- Summertime Fun

Let's Craft & Create- Hey Dude! 

Paper Craft Happy- Anything Goes with an Animal

Paper Minutes- Summer

Pause Dream Enjoy- Beach/Ocean

Simon Says Stamp- For a Child
The Crafty Addicts- Anything Goes

Be Jolly

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge AND as always it's Anything Goes as long as you create a Christmas card or project!

I decided to make a shaker card using an awesome rectangle shaker pouch from MFT! The pouch fits perfectly inside their rectangle peek-a-boo window die and makes shaker cards so easy to create! The little snowman and 'Be Jolly' sentiment is from Paper Smooches and the die cut sentiment is from Tim Holtz. The background was embossed with a CB snowflake folder and I used MFT dies for the corner and fishtail flags.

   That's it for today... thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the main challenge blog for more inspiration! 

Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:
CHNC challenge extra for August- Anything Goes + Christmas

Come and Get It- Time to Die (use dies)
Crafty Friends- Christmas in July

CraftyHazelnut's Christmas- Anything Christmas/Option 3 of Something

Crimbo Crackers- Cute

If You Give A Crafter A Cookie- Christmas Cookie photo inspiration
Happy Little Stampers- Always Anything Goes with Dies

Merry Monday's Christmas- Anything Christmas
Tuesday Throwdown- Interactive Card

A Magical Day

Good morning everyone!

A new challenge starts today over at Cardz 4 Galz and the theme is Pretty Pastels!  

For my card I used my new 'Dreamer' stamp set from Taylored Expressions...
I think these unicorns are so cute!! They are colored with Copics and cut out with the coordinating dies. I used a Avery Elle die for the stitched rectangle and MFT dies for the stitched scalloped border and stitched sun.

Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the gorgeous pastel creations by the other team members!

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

Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

Artistic Stampers- Anything Goes

Day Dreamer- Always Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet- Always Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon- Favorite Product (Stitched die cuts)
 MAWTT- Things that Fly 
Glitter n Sparkle- Things with Wings

One Crazy Stamper- My Favorite Things (cute images & stitched dies)
Star Stampz- Hand Colored Image

Unicorn- August - Mythical and Magical

Christmas Bears...

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge AND as always it's Anything Goes as long as you create a Christmas card or project!

My card features a couple of cute Polar bears from MFT and the sentiment is from Paper Smooches. For the background I tinted some embossing paste with a touch of Peacock Feathers DI, then spread it through the Falling Snow Stencil from Simon Says Stamp. I used an Avery Elle die for the wonky stitches and MFT dies for the stitched circle & fishtail flags.

 Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the beautiful creations by the other team members!

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

Tammy x

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

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- Anything Goes with a Critter (2nd entry)

A Gem of a Challenge- Christmas in July
City Crafter- Something that begins with S (snow, scarfs & stitching)
Crafts Galore Encore- Always Anything Goes
Di's Digis Designs- Christmas in July

Love to Craft- Anything Goes

Make My Monday- Monochromatic
Making Memories Crafting- ATG/Anything but square
Monochrome Magic- Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies- Always anything goes

{PIN}spirational- Photo Inspiration:

Udderly Fantastic!

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday!

It's Alphabet Challenge time and today's letter is...

J for Joke- so we would like to see a funny image or sentiment on your card :) 

My card features a super cute cow image from Pickled Potpourri... it's colored with Copics and the sentiment was computer generated. I used Sizzix dies for the dotted rectangles, a Tim Holtz die for the double stitched rectangle and MFT dies for the fishtail flag, pierced rectangle and flowers.

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

 Have a nice weekend and thanks so much for stopping by...
your comments always make my day!
Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- Anything Goes with a Critter

Cards in Envy- Baby Blue or Pretty Pink
Colouring in Scrapland- Smiles
Creates and Makes- Anything Goes with a optional: Create a Sentiment

Cute Card Thursday- Summer Colors

Emerald City Crafts- Anything Goes

Morgan's Art World- Anything Goes

Pause Dream Enjoy- Down On the Farm

The Crafty Addicts- Anything Goes/Something Humorous

WordArt Wednesdays- Anything Goes

'Twas the Night Before Christmas...

Good morning everyone!

Today starts a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz and this time we would like to see

your Christmas or Winter creations! 

My card features a sweet little bear from Meljen's designs... unfortunately her digital images are no longer available to purchase :(  It's colored with Copics and the sentiment is computer generated. I used MFT dies for the hearts & squiggly border and the papers are from the Authentique & MME. 

Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the gorgeous creations by the other team members!

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

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
C.R.A.F.T.- Christmas

Cardz TV Christmas in July- Anything Goes
CHNC challenge extra for July- Anything Goes + Christmas

Christmas Cards All Year 'Round- Anything Goes

Christmas at Sweet Stampin'- Anything Goes for Christmas
Crafty Gals Corner- Christmas in July

Creative Moments- Anything Goes/Optional twist- Christmas in July

Die Cut Divas- Christmas in July (2nd entry)

HLS Christmas- Anything Goes w/optional twist- die cuts

Little Red Wagon- Christmas in July

With Love x

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday!

I wanted to pop in real quick today and share a couple of girly cards... 

They feature the fabulous Jasmine Phone stamp and a sentiment from LOTV... they are colored with Copics and the papers are from The Paper Studio & Pebbles. 

Well, that's it for today- short and sweet... thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

Cards und More- Girls Just Want To Have Fun

City Crafter- Two Colors Only

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper- Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

Create with TLC- Anything Goes

Cutie Pie- Here Comes the Girls

Paper Minutes- Women/women

The Spirit of Christmas

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge AND as always it's Anything Goes as long as you create a Christmas card or project!

My card features a couple of gorgeous vintage papers from Kaisercraft- the Frosted collection. I used a paper distresser and Walnut Satin ink on the edges, the poinsettia was cut with a Spellbinders die and I used a Sizzix die for the dotted rectangle. To finish it up I added a punch corner, pearls and a doily.

Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the beautiful creations by the other team members!

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

I'll see you soon!

Challenges I would like to enter:

613 Avenue Create- Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Monochrome

ABC Christmas- New vintage papers, Old- poinsettia die 

Creative Craft Cottage  Christmas in July
Deep Ocean- Christmas in July
Die Cut Divas- Christmas in July

Dragonfly Journeys- Christmas in July
Mix It Up- Anything Goes + optional twist of distressing

My Time to Craft- Christmas in July

Simon Says Stamp Monday- Distress it

Unicorn- Christmas in July

Thank You

Good morning everyone!

Today starts a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz and this time we would like to see BUTTERFLIES on your creations!

I decided to make a couple of cards and they feature butterflies from Hero Arts and a die cut sentiment from Spellbinders. I used distress inks to watercolor the butterflies and the backgrounds were created with embossing folders and the same colors of distress ink. 

For this card- I applied Twisted Citron DI randomly to one side of Darice Multi-sized dots folder, misted it with water, put a piece of Canson Mix Media paper in the folder, closed it and then ran it through my Cuttlebug machine. Once dry, I stamped the corners with Peacock Feathers & a mesh stamp from Darkroom Door...

and on this card- I applied Brushed Corduroy & Walnut Stain ink to a Darice Brick Wall folder and then followed the same steps as I did on the card above.   

I love the way these backgrounds turned out especially the brick wall one! AND the distress ink & embossing folder technique was so easy to do... I can't wait to try other embossing folders! :)

Well, that's all for now... thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the main challenge blog to see the gorgeous creations by the other team members!
Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:
4 Crafty Chicks- Stamping-No Digi's
A2Z Scrapbooking- anything Goes
CAS Watercolour- Butterfly
Classic DT Open Challenge- Always Anything Goes
Country View Crafts- July: Things with Wings
Crafting By Designs- Anything Goes
Happy Little Stampers- Watercolour Optional twist- blue
Through the Purple Haze- Spots and/or Stripes (first card)

Christmas Snowman

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge AND as always it's Anything Goes as long as you create a Christmas card or project!

My card features a cute little snowman from Dilly Beans Stamps and the fabulous Graphic Greetings from Taylored Expressions. I used MFT dies for the stitched & pierced rectangles and the paper is from Carta Bella- the Christmas Delivery Collection.

Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the beautiful creations by the other team members!

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

Tammy x

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

CHNC challenge extra for June- Anything Goes + Christmas
Christmas at Sweet Stamping- Anything Goes

Craft-Dee BowZ- Always anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper- Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
Hiding in my Craft Room- Any Holiday
Inky Chicks- Christmas
Sparkles Forum Christmas- Non Traditional Colours

The Merry Christmas Challenge- Anything Goes + option of Snowmen

Winter Wonderland- snowmen

i"Heart" you.

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday!

It's Alphabet Challenge time and today's letter is...

H for Hearts!

My card features the adorable 'You are on my mind' image from Tidly Inks and she is colored with Copics. The sentiment is from Technique Tuesday and the red & teal plaid paper is from Lawn Fawn. I used MFT dies to cut everything out and to finish it up I added a punched corner and sequins. 

That's it for now... short and sweet :) Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the main challenge blog for more inspiration.

Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

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

Aud Sentiments- Bingo (3D item, digi & markers)
Making Memories Crafting- ATG/Bingo Board (die cut, image & bling)

Simon Says Stamp- Patterned Paper

Sisterhood of Crafters- Anything Goes

The Crafty Addicts-  Anything Goes - Option of Die Cuts

Tiddly Inks- Make it Rectangle

Words 2 Craft By- Keep Love in your Heart

a thousand stitches

Good morning everyone!

A new challenge starts today over at Cardz 4 Galz and the theme is Sew and Sew... 

My card features the adorable Sewing Bear from Bugaboo Stamps and it's colored with Copics. The sentiment and needle & thread dies are from Taylored Expressions and I used a TH stencil & walnut stain ink for the tape measure strip down the side. MFT dies were used for the cross stitch and stitched circles, I used a Sizzix die for the dotted rectangle and a Tim Holtz die for the double stitched rectangle.

Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the gorgeous creations by the other team members!

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

Challenges I would like to enter:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- Anything Goes with a Critter

Bugaboo Crafty Challenge- Anything using Bugaboo Stamps
C.R.A.F.T.- Animals

Crafting By Designs- Animals

Cutie Pie- All Creatures Great and Small (2nd entry)

Fairy Tale - Hobby (sewing)

Pammie's Inky Pinkies- Always Anything Goes

Try It On Tuesday- Letters, Numbers or both

WordArt Wednesdays- Anything Goes

Happy Father's Day

Good morning everyone!

Today I wanted to pop in and share a fun shaker card that Quinn & Maddie (our fur babies) are going to give to their Daddy for Father's Day! 

It features several adorable images from the Puppy Play stamp set from Mama Elephant... they are colored with Copics and the sentiment is from Hero Arts. I embossed the background with a Darice paw print folder and then cut it out with a Avery Elle die. I used a Sizzix die for the dotted rectangle and a MFT die for the stitched circle frame. To finish it up... I added a small flower and pearl to Maddie's collar! :) 

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

Tammy x

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

Always Fun- For a Male or Dad

Craft Rocket- For The Men/Boys

Cutie Pie- Cute + All Creatures Great and Small
Fussy and Fancy- (C10) Pamper Your Pets

heARTful Stamping- Masculine + Stamp

Little Red Wagon- Dogs/Cats

Moving along with the Times- Embossing Wet and/or Dry
Quick Quotes- Masculine Cards or Projects

Simon Says Stamp- Emboss it

Star Stampz- Make It For A Man

Holiday Magic...

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge AND as always it's Anything Goes as long as you create a Christmas card or project!

My card features a sweet C.C. Designs image... it's stamped with MFT Black Licorice ink and colored with Copics, the sentiment is an old $1 stamp from Michaels. I used MFT dies for the stitched circle and pierced fishtail flags, the snowflakes were cut with a CB dies.

Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the beautiful creations by the other team members!

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

Challenges I would like to enter:
A Perfect Time to Craft- Always Anything Goes
ABC Christmas- M is for: more than one (snowflakes, sequins & papers)

 Allsorts- Use at least 2 dies
Crafting with Dragonflies- Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas- ATG Christmas/opt. theme: Non-traditional Christmas Colors
Daisy Chain- Monochrome
Jingle Belles- Bundled-Up (3 or more layers)

Sweet Stampin'- Monochrome
Winter Wonderland- Add Snowflakes 

Graduation card and some exciting news...

Good morning everyone!

I'm super excited to be posting today... because it's my first card as a new member of the Cardz 4 Galz Design Team! :) I'm so happy and look forward to working with such a friendly and talented team!

A new challenge starts today and the theme is Graduation...

My card features a super sweet image from Bugaboo Stamps... she's colored with Copics
and the sentiments are from Paper Smooches & Teresa Collins. I used MFT dies for the notebook edge, paper clip & clipboard and the background was cut with an Avery Elle Wonky Stitched die.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the challenge blog to see the gorgeous creations by the other team members!
Tammy x

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Bugaboo Crafty Challenge - Anything Using Bugaboo image

Catch The Bug- Anything Goes

Craftaholics R Us - Graduation
Create with TLC- Anything Goes

Deep Ocean- Bingo (sentiment, stitching & die cuts)
The Crafty Addicts- Anything Goes- opt. summer colors

Spring Butterfly...

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday!

Today starts a new challenge at Crafty Friends and this time we would like to see the color PINK on your creations..

Our fantastic sponsor is The East Wind and my card features the beautiful 'Aurora' Spring Butterfly image... she's colored with Copics and I used a white Posca pen on the scallop to give it a little bit of interest. The yellow background was embossed with a Darcie folder, I used a Sizzix die for the dotted rectangle and MFT dies for the stitched & pierced rectangles. 

Also, this is my last post as part of the Crafty Friends design team... I've enjoyed being on this fabulous team for the last year and a half!  I wish you all the very best and I will 'see' you around blogland! :)

 Well, that's all for now... thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a
wonderful weekend!
Tammy x

 Challenges I would like to enter:
Crafting With An Attitude- Always Anything Goes
Crafty Catz- Anything Goes with Summertime
Crafty Girls Creations- Always Anything Goes

Creates and Makes- Anything Goes with a optional use of Yellow

Little Miss Muffet- Always Anything Goes
Pause, Dream, Enjoy- Anything Goes/Optional: Color It
Penny's Paper-Crafty- Anything Goes

Southern Girls- (C10) Anything Goes

'Tis the season to be Jolly!

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge AND as always it's Anything Goes as long as you create a Christmas card or project!

My card features a very sweet image from Whimsy Stamps... It's colored with Copics and I added Clear Rock Distress Stickles to their hats. The papers are from Carta Bella and the sentiment is also from Whimsy stamps... the gingham ribbon is from my stash.
    

Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the gorgeous creations by the other team members!

Thanks so much for stopping by and for all of the comments you leave!
Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round- Precipitation
Crafting from the Heart- Always anything goes
Crafty Creations- Always Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner- 2 or More Designer Papers
Crimbo Crackers- Anything Goes Christmas/Festive
Whimsy Stamps- Anything Goes with a twist of flowers
Winter Wonderland- Hats and/or Scarfs

Feathered Friends

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday!

It's Alphabet Challenge time and today's letter is F for Feathered Friends...

My card features one of the images from a 12 x 12 AdornIt- Art Play Paintables... these are so cute and fun to work with! They are printed on heavy watercolor paper and there are so many different designs to choose from, I bought a couple of sheets! :)
I used Derwent Inktense Pencils & MozArt Brush pens to color it, the yellow rectangle was cut with a Sizzix die and I used a Elizabeth Craft die for the scallop rectangle... to finish it up I added a black twine bow.

   Now head on over to the main challenge blog and check out the fabulous creations by the other team members!

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

Challenges I would like to enter:
Crafting-With-Friends- Anything Goes
Create with TLC- Anything Goes
Daisy Chain- Anything Goes

Deep Ocean- Our Furry/Feathered Friends

Fairy Tale- Things With Wings

Penny's Paper-Crafty- Anything Goes

Pile It On- Animal(s) and/or Spring Garden
Try It On Tuesday- Feathered Friends

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