Birthday Cat...

Good morning everyone and happy Friday! 

Today I'm sharing a birthday card that I made for one of my nieces :)

It features a really cute image out of the 'plant joy' stamp set from Penny Black... it's colored with Copics and the sentiment strip is from Simon Says Stamp. All papers are from Lawn Fawn, I used Penny Black dies for the stitched rectangles, MFT dies for the flowers and to finish it up I added a few white dots with a Posca pen. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your weekend! 

Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

Daisy Chain- Cute Animals

Die Cut Divas- Birthdays

Dream Factory- A Street Cat named Bob

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes w/option Fussy & Fancy

Shopping Our Stash- Fur Babies

Stamping Sensations- I love... cute images, coloring & bright colors

Sweet Stampers- Birthdays

The Sweetest Couple

 Hello everyone! 

I wanted to pop in today and share the anniversary card that I made for my wonderful In-laws!It features a cute image out of the 'Homemade' stamp set from Penny Black... the little foot prints are also out of the same stamp set :) It's colored with Copics and the sentiment is from Jaded Blossom. The dotted paper is from Graphic 45 and the script paper is from MME. I used Penny Black dies for the stitched rectangles and the flowers were created with a MFT die and a misc. stitched die.

That's it for today- thanks so much for stopping by and for the comments you leave!

 Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

Allsorts- Any Celebration (Not Birthday)

As You Like It- Favorite coloring medium & why...

Copics marker- they are so easy to blend and come in so many colors  

Cute Card Thursday- Anything Goes (Critters Optional)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- Always Anything Goes

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes or Clean & Simple

Just Us Girls- Spots and/or Dots

Patterned Papers...

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday!

It's time for a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly and for this challenge we want to see 3 or more Patterned Papers on your cards! 

This is one of my favorite types of challenges because I have a TON of paper... for some reason I just can't stop buying it! :) So today I have a couple of cards to share with you and they feature very cute cat images from Penny Black! 

On my first card I used one of the images out of the 'so love' stamp set... it's stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa, colored with Copics and the sentiment is also from Penny Black. I added some flowers and a little distressing for a feminine touch. 

And on my second card I used one of the images out of the 'Bubbly' stamp set to create a masculine card... it's stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored with Copics and I used a sentiment strip from Simon Says Stamp. 

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

Enjoy your weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!

Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

Crafter's Cafe- Dots and/or Stripes

Mod Squad- at least 3 patterned papers

Papercraft- Animals

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes + optional: make the sentiment the focus

Sisterhood of Crafters- Masculine (2nd Card)

Show us Your Pussies- Furrything Goes

Other Supplies used:

Papers: Lawn Fawn, My Favorite Things, My Minds Eye & Doodlebug Design

Dies: Avery Elle- stitched rectangles, My Favorite Things- flowers, fishtail flag & stitched circle

 Poppystamps- buttons

Walnut Stain Distress ink & Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher Stapler

On Christmas Night...

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new challenge at Sparkles Christmas and this month we have a recipe for you to follow...

1 image, 2 background papers & 3 pearls, gems or jewels.

My card features one of the stickers from Penny Black's Starry Night sticker sheet and the sentiments are from Tim Holtz Noel Christmas sticker book. I used a Penny Black die for the stitched rectangle, the papers are from the Paper Studio and the lace & pearls are from my stash. And there you have it... another Christmas card done and it was so easy to make because of all of the stickers!! :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the main challenge blog to check out the rest of the teams beautiful cards. 

Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- Anything Goes with a Critter

Christmas with the Cuties- Use Two or more Patterned Papers
Fezziwigs Festive Frolics- Anythings Festive

International Art and Soul- Blue as Main
The House that Stamps Built- Christmas in July

Roses for Mom :)

Good morning everyone!

It's time for a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly and this month we want you to use a rubber or clear stamp- so no digital images this time.  

This is the card that I gave my mom for Mother's Day and it features a very sweet image out of the 'so loved' stamp set from Penny Black! It's stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa onto cream colored cardstock and colored with Copics. I cut the flowers, circles and hearts with My Favorite Things dies and I used a Whimsy Stamps die for the zig zag rectangle. The papers are from MME and Kaisercraft, all edges were distress with Antique Linen Distress ink and the pearls are from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to the main challenge blog to check out the rest of the teams beautiful cards! 

Take care and stay well... Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

Crafty Gals Corner- For the Ladies

Penny Black Saturday- ATG w/the option inspired by a song: (The Rose: Bette Midler)
Simply Create Too- Use Flowers

Stamping Sensations- Say it with Flowers

The Paper Funday- Anything Goes/Optional Mother's Day

i love you...

Good morning everyone! 

I wanted to share another Love/Valentine's Day card with you that I didn't get a chance to post last week :)

It features one of the images out of my new 'so loved' stamp set from Penny Black... Isn't that cat adorable?! It's Colored with Copics and I used a piece of Washi tape for the sentiment. The papers are from Echo Park, I used My Favorite Things dies for the small stitched rectangle & hearts and a Pink & Main die for the large stitched rectangle.

That's it for now- Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Tammy x

Challenges I would like to enter:

Cutie Pie- Cute and Cuddly Animals

Dream Valley- (C10) Hand-Colored Image

Get Creative- Use Hearts 

Little Red Wagon- Have a Heart

Make My Monday- Critters

Penny Black and More- Animals, birds and butterflies

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes w/the option 'Love is in the Air'

Stamping Sensations- Feminine

A Harvest of Memories

Good morning everyone!

Today I have a colorful Autumn card to share... 

It features a very sweet image from the 'Mimi's Love' stamp set from Penny Black! It's colored with Copics and the sentiment sticker is from Simple Stories. The plaid papers are from Echo Park & Lawn Fawn and I used My Favorite Things dies for the flowers & stitched circles. The leaves were cut with a Lawn Fawn die and I used a Pink & Main die for the stitched rounded rectangle. All edges were distressed and to finish it up I added a little detailing with a white Posca pen. 

That's all for now... thanks so much for taking the time to visit my blog today!

Tammy :)

Challenges I would like to enter:
Artsystamper- Patterned Paper 
Dare 2BArtzy- Cute Animals
Dream Valley- (C10) Add a Sentiment

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday- Stamp It
Moving along with the Times- Rich Autumn Colours

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday-  Fall/Autumn Colors

Stamping Sensations- Trees and/or Leaves and/or Autumn

Sweet Stampin'- Feature A Creature

you are my sunshine

Good morning everyone and Happy Valentine's Day!

A new challenge starts today over at Cardz 4 Galz and the theme is Weather Conditions. So we would like to see rain, snow, sun, clouds or maybe wind... so many possibilities!

My card features a sweet image from the 'Buddy and Duck' stamp set from Penny Black... it's colored with Copics and fussy cut out. I used a My Favorite Things stencil and Squeezed Lemonade Distress ink to create the sun rays and the sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp. I used a Taylored Expressions die for the stitched clouds, Lawn Fawn die for the grass and a Avery Elle die for the stitched rectangle. 

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

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

Crafty Creations- Always Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday- Wings

Penny Black and More- Anything Goes with the option of tags

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes with the option of flowers

Scrapy Land- Always Anything Goes + Scrappy Land die (I used Avery Elle & Lawn Fawn)

Shopping Our Stash- Make Your Mark (use markers) 

Stamping Sensations- All Things Bright & BEAUtiful

Mimi's Love

Good morning everyone!

I'm popping in today to share a couple of Valentine's Day cards and they feature adorable images from the 'Mimi's Love' stamp set from Penny Black! They are stamped with Black licorice ink, colored with Copics and I added a little shading with Prisma pencils. 

On my first card I used a Sizzix die for the dotted rectangle, a Tim Holtz die for the stitched rectangle and a Simon Says Stamp die for the sentiment. The paper is from Echo Park and all of the edges were distressed.

On my second card I used a Spellbinders Stamp for the line border, a My Craft Spot stamp for the sentiment and finished it up with sequins. I made several cards similar to this one so I kept the design very CAS... perfect for mailing out to my family members! :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by... I'll see you soon!

Challenges I would like to enter:
Always Fun- Love/Valentines

Artistic Stampers- Heart it + rubber stamp

Crafty Cardmakers- Love, Love, Love

Creatalicious- Anything Goes + Option: Love/Hearts

Cute N Crafty- Valentine's Day /Love
 Dream Valley- (C10) Love and Kisses

Penny Black and More- Anything Goes with the option of tags

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes with the option of flowers

Pile It On- Pretty in Pink (my 1st card)
Use Your Stuff- Hearts Pink and/or Red

Garden Hedgehog...

Good morning everyone! 

Today I have a very girly birthday card to share with you...

It features a cute little hedgehog from the 'Garden Critters' stamp set from Penny Black! It's colored with Copics, the sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp and the tiny bow background paper is from Crate Paper. I used a poppy Stamp die for the stitched flower, a Avery Elle die for the stitched rectangle and a MFT die for the corners.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!

Challenges I would like to enter:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- Anything Goes with a Critter

Create With TLC- August Anything Goes

Dragonfly Journeys- Flower Power

Penny Black and More- I Spy... something beginning with B- (Birthday, Blooms, Bright & Bows: tiny bow paper) 

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes + optional: On The Move

Scrapy Land- Anything Goes ( I used Avery Elle & Poppy Stamp dies)

That's Crafty!- Animal Magic

Watercooler Wednesday- (C8) All About Occasions

For a little Girl...

Good morning everyone!

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

For a little Girl!

I made a couple of cards using stamps from Penny Black :)

My first card features a cute little girl from the 'Good Friends' stamp set... it's stamped with black licorice ink and colored with Copics. The paper are from Pebbles & MME, I used Cuttlebug dies for the flowers and the pearls are from my stash.

My second card features a sweet image from the "Bubbly' stamp set... it's also stamped with black licorice ink and colored with Copics. I used a Lifestyle Crafts die for the rounded square and MFT dies for everything else. The papers are from Pebbles & MFT and to finish it up I added a few red sequins. 

I hope you can join us and don't forget to pop on over to the main challenge blog to check out the rest of the teams girly creations!

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

Tammy :)

Challenges for card #1

Create with TLC- Anything Goes

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

Pearly Sparkles- Girly

Sparkles Forum- Let's be Pretty
Watercooler Wednesday- (C8) Feminine

Challenges for card #2

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- Anything Goes with a Critter

A2Z Scrapbooking Linky Party-Birthday Bash

Crafty Gals Corner- Red, White & Blue

DL ART Thankful Thursday- Red White & Blue

Eclectic Ellapu- Red, White, and Blue

Simon Says Stamp Monday- Red, White and/or Blue
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday- Red, White and/or Blue

a lot of carrots...

Good morning everyone! 

I have another Easter card to share with you... 

It features a sweet image from Penny black... it's stamped with black licorice ink and colored with Copics. The sentiment is from Paper Pretties and the papers are from Echo Park. I used MFT dies for the corners & stitched circle and the background was cut with a Avery Elle die. 

Thanks so much for stopping by... I'll see you Thursday.

Tammy :)

Challenges I would like to enter:

Crafty Cardmakers- Bunnies, Chicks or Eggs

Happy Little Stampers- Always Anything Goes with Dies

Hiding in my Craft Room- Any Holiday

Make My Monday- Easter Fun

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes + optional: Easter or Chocolate Brown

Scribbles Designs- Bunny Hop

Sweet Stampin- Easter
The Library- Inspired by the book- Watership Down 

Birthday Cat...

Happy Monday everyone!

Today I'm popping in with a fun and bright birthday card! 

It features a sweet image from the "Bubbly' stamp set from Penny Black... it's colored with Copics, the sentiment is from Paper Smooches and all four papers are from Doodlebug Design. I used a CottageCutz die for the eyelet circle, a Sizzix die for the dotted rectangle and MFT dies for the fishtail flags. 

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

Tammy :)  

Challenges I would like to enter:
Aud Sentiments- For a Friend

Fashionable Stamping- One for the Girls

Penny Black Saturday- Anything Goes/Optional- Use some scraps

One Crazy Stamper- Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp- Die Cut

Southern Girls- 3 or more Patterned Papers

Watercooler Wednesday- (C8) All about the Occations

Skating Polar Bear...

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 polar bear from My Favorite Things and it's colored with Copics. I stamped the snowflakes in Tsukineko metallic silver ink and the teal panel was stamped using the 'Christmas Story' stamp from Penny Black and VersaMark ink. I used a MFT die for the tree, a Avery Elle die for the circle and a Elizabeth Craft Designs die for the dotted scallop rectangle... to finish it up I added a few sparkly sequins :)

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:

Allsorts- Christmas Creatures

Crafty Creations- Always Anything Goes (2nd entry)

Jingle Belles- Not A Creature Was Stirring

Simon Says Stamp Monday- All Creatures Great and Small

Sweet Stampin'- Bears

Through The Craft Room Door- Always Anything Goes

Meet Ozzie & Harriet...

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 the adorable Ozzie & Harriet penguin couple from Whipper Snapper... it's stamped with MFT Black Licorice ink and colored with Copics. I created the background with the Christmas Story stamp from Penny Black... I inked up the stamp with Peacock Feathers Distress ink, misted it with water and then stamped it onto light teal cardstock. The sentiment is from Kaisercraft and I used MFT dies for the stitched circle and pierced heart. 

I hope you can join us and don't forget to stop by the challenge blog to see the gorgeous creations by the other team members!

Enjoy your day and thanks so much for stopping by!
Tammy x

I would like to enter the following challenges:

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

CHNC challenge extra for May- Anything Goes + Christmas

Christmas at Sweet Stamping- Anything Goes
Dragonfly Dreams- Monochrome (2nd entry)
Dream Valley- (C10) Things with Wings
 Fabrika Fantasy- monochrome
Monochrome Magic- Anything Goes

The Crazy- Monochrome (2nd entry)
World Wide Open Design Team- Always Anything Goes

EDIT: If you left a comment on this post and don't see it...
I apologize- I accidentally hit the 'remove content' button and deleted most of my published comments from this post and blogger won't let me restore them :(

A Christmas Story...

Good morning everyone!

Today starts a new challenge at Fussy and Fancy and this time it's Annie's turn to host the challenge and she chose the fabulous theme...
Words!
So, she would like to see your wonderful sentiments, a favorite poem or maybe a funny phrase on your creation... so many possibilities!   
I knew immediately what stamp I wanted to use for our challenge... my new 'Christmas Story' background stamp from Penny Black! I love this stamp and think it's perfect for our challenge with all of the different Christmas words on it! :) It's stamped with VersaMark ink onto kraft cardstock and then dusted with a touch of brown chalk. The sentiment was cut with Little B dies and the adorable snowman was cut with a Sizzix die. The papers are from The Paper Studio and Jillibean Soups, both with words on them! I used a Poppy Stamp die for the tiny buttons and to finish it up I added a small punched heart and a raffia bow.

  Our sponsor is Live and Love Crafts so make sure you stop by the challenge blog for the prize details and to see the gorgeous creations by the other team members!

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

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:
Chalk N Stock- Anything Goes+ chalk (I used chalk on my background panel)
Crafting By Designs- Get Ready For Christmas

Fantasy Stampers- Traditional Christmas
Fresh Brewed Designs- Build Me A Snowman

Penny Black and More- Anything Christmas (3rd entry)
Penny Black Saturday- Dies and Punches
Simon Says Stamp- Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday- Holiday Christmas cards
Twofers- Music (I used Christmas music note paper on snowman)

Love You Bunches

Good morning everyone!

Today is the start of a new challenge at House of Cards and this month we have a super easy theme... LOVE!! 

I decided to make a Vintage/Shabby Chic style of card featuring an adorable image from the Penny Black "Good Day" stamp set (sentiment included). I stamped the image with Memento Rich Cocoa onto Neenah Classic Cream cs and colored it with Copics. All three peach/coral colored papers are from MME- the Heirloom collection and I used Walnut Stain ink for the distressing. The heart banner was cut with a La-La Land die and I used the Carnation nesties for the flowers... added two different sizes of pearls and there you have it!

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

Well, that's all from me today... enjoy your Sunday and thanks so much for
stopping by! 

Challenges I would like to enter:

7 Kids College Fund- Anything Goes + stamped image carried in store
Aud Sentiments- Valentine or Love Sentiment

C.R.A.F.T.- Valentines Day/Love
Dies R Us- Hearts
Fantasy Stampers- PS. I love you  
Inspiration Destination- Anything Goes

Mod Squad- All about the Animals
Penny Black and More- Anything Goes

Sassy Studio Designs- Keep It The Same (Monochromatic)
Simply Create Too- Valentine's Day or use Hearts
Simon Says Stamp- Anything Goes

Trick or Treat

Happy Monday everyone, I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

I wanted to pop in today and share one last Halloween card with you...

It features an adorable image from the Penny Black "Halloween Critters" stamp set- It's stamped with Memento Black ink and colored with Copics. The sentiment was included in the stamp set, the papers are from Teresa Collins- the Haunted Hallows collection and Vintage Photo DI was used for the distressing. The stars were made out of MS Crafter's Clay and a mold, painted them black and then covered them with black glitter... added the gems and it's done!

That's all for now... enjoy your day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Challenges I would like to enter:
A Gem of a Challenge- Trick or Treat (HALLOWEEN)

Catch the Bug- Color Challenge (black, orange & grey)

Crafts 4 Eternity- Halloween

Cute Card Thursday- Trick or Treat

Fantasy Stampers– Something Spooky

Glitter n Sparkle- Halloween

Hanna & Friends- Halloween

Meljen's Designs- Trick or Treat
One Crazy Stamper- Halloween/ Christmas

Open-Minded- Halloween or Dressing Up
Ppinkydolls- Anything Goes or Halloween

Penny Black Saturday- Halloween or Halloween Colours

Stella Says Sketch- Sketch #217
TimbroScrapMania- Halloween is Coming 

Scaredy Cat

Good morning everyone! 

I wanted to pop in today and share a Halloween card that I made...

It features an image from the Penny Black "Halloween Critters" stamp set... Isn't that cat adorable?!! It's stamped with Memento Black ink, colored with Copics and the sentiment was cut with a Sizzix die. For the background I used the Stampendous Haunting stamp, stamped it with VersaMark ink and then dusted it with brown chalk. I used Memory Box dies for the Twiggy Tree, Country Fence & Ghost and a MS punch for the bat... added my faux stitching with a Bo Bunny stamp and there you have it!

  Enjoy your day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Challenges I would like to enter:
Allsorts- A Stitch Up!

Amusing- Die Cuts
Make My Monday- Die cuts and/or Punches

Open-Minded- Fall/Autumn
Penny Black and More- Fall Colours

Pile It On- The Witching Hour/Halloween
Scrappers' Delights- Anything goes/no DP

Send a Smile 4 Kids- Fall Colors 4 Kids

Sentimental Sundays- Use Kraft Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Monday- Finishing Touch (faux stitching stamp)
Sweet Stamps- Dies

The Corrosive- Halloween Colors