Out of My Comfort Zone

I saw on the Rick St. Dennis facebook page that there is a DT call

going on.  I recently discovered how much I love his images.

They are so different and so fun to play with.

So I thought I would give it a try.

They are asking for 2 projects. One cute and one dark

Now dark is far from anything I usually create, but it's good to step out of your 

comfort zone and try something new every once in a while, is it not?

Maybe you'll find you really like something you had no idea

you would or could like I did!

Here's what I came up with.

This is my "cute" entry using
Easter Bonnet Bunny

and

my "dark" entry using
Parfum du Mort Skull

Images for both cards were printed on white card stock, colored with
Spectrum Noir markers and fussy cut.

I'm really pleased with the way both of these cards turned out.
Now, let's see what else I can come up with.

I am linking up to:
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - Easter
Fussy and Fancy - Girly
Addicted to Stamps - Make your Mark
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Come and Get It - One for the Girls
Pile it On - Easter/Spring
Glitter n Sparkle - Easter


Thanks for taking a look!

CASE-ing Christmas Challenge #13

So is it just me or is CASE-ing your own card really difficult?

That's right, this week at

CASE-ing Christmas

the even team is CASE-ing one of my cards.

As a member of the Even Team here's what I came up with.

I used the star and banner as my inspiration for the new card.

And instead of the bling I used in the original, I opted for shiny papers.

The star was cut with an old Sizzix Originals die and embossed

with a Cuttlebug embossing folder, just like in the CASE card.

Instead of highlighting the embossing on the star with ink

I used a metallic gel pen. The papers are from

DCWV's "Sparkling Holiday" Stack as is the sentiment.

Be sure and check out the rest of the Even Team's creations

and come up with your own to share with us at 

CASE-ing Christmas.

Thanks for taking a look!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #12

Happy Wednesday! It's time for an ANYTHING GOES challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner.

Our sponsors this week are:

The Paper Nest Dolls

Prize: $20 Gift Certificate

AND

Stitchy Bear Digital Outlet

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

So let's get to it! I used images from both sponsors this

week and had such a great time putting these 2 cards together.

Using "French Girl Avery"
Paper Nest Dolls

The images were colored with Spectrum Noir markers and fussy cut.
The papers are from Hot Off the Press and the border was done with
a Fiskars border pu ch.

Using BB Kakes "Steampunk - 3 Pc Set"
Stitchy Bear Digital Outlet

The image was colored with Spectrum Noir markers and fussy cut.
The frame was cut with a Sizzix Originals die and embossed
with a Darice embossing folder. The papers are from Bo Bunny.

So hop on over to
Crafty Gals Corner
check out the inspiration from the rest of the DT
and then show us what you come up with.

I'm entering these challenges:
Papertake Weekly - A Cut Above
Cuttlebug Mania - Use a Frame or Make a Frame
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Crafting from the heart - Anything Goes
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. - Mother's Day/ Female
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Get Creative Challenges - Die Cut
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Hiding in my Craft Room - Embossing
Inkspirational - She Art or Image of a Woman
Digi Galore - It's all about Her
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Anything Goes for a Special Lady
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
Paper Nest Dolls - Anything Goes
Cosmic Colours

Thanks for taking a look!



CC&CC #87

We have a new challenge at 

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards.

The theme this time around is 

"Something Yummy to Eat or Drink".

Our sponsor is

Deedee's Digis.

I used "Wish Big" and created this side step card.

I printed the cupcake on white card stock, colored with Spetrum Noir

markers, added stickles for the frosting, enamel dots and fussy cut.

The printed paper with the banners is from

DCWV's the Birthday Wishes Stack. The embellishments

are from a Recollections sticker set.

Head on over to Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge,

check out the rest of the DT's creations for lots

of inspiration and then share your own card with us.

I'd like t o enter:

Addicted to Stamps - Celebration

Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking a look!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #11

Time for a "Hippity Hop" challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner.
So let's see your Easter projects!

Our sponsors this week are:

STAMPlorations

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

AND

DeeDee's Digi's

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

This is the card I made using
"First Peek of Spring"
from Deedee's Digis

I printed the image twice on white card stock,
colored with Spectrum Noir markers, fussy cut
and popped the bunny and 2 of the flowers with foam dots.
The ovals were cut with Sizzix dies. The papers are from
Hot Off the Press and the paper flowers are from the Paper Studio.

Be sure and check out the rest of the DT's projects at
Crafty Gals Corner
and share your projects with us.

I am entering the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes with a twist of Easter
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Clear it Out - Theme-Easter, Stash-Pastel
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Happy…Anything
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Challenge - Pastels
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too - Easter or Bunnies
Sister Act Card Challenge- Anything Goes
Craft for the Craic - Bingo (Flowers, Sentiment, Image)
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Use a Two Word Sentiment
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Animals
DoubleClick Skittles- use a bunny, basket or Easter
Die Cuttin' Divas - Welcome Spring

Thanks for taking a look!

CASE-ing Christmas Challenge #11

It's Friday and that means a new card to CASE over at

CASE-ing Christmas.

This week the Even Team is CASE-ing this card by

team member Anita.

This is my take.

It's always so interesting to see all the different interpretations
of the CASE card. I used the white wreath and the silver
glitter paper as the main inspiration for my version.

I started by stamping on white card stock and heat embossing
the image. Then I added stickles, using 3 different blues and
diamond. After it all dried I fussy cut and popped on to the
blue, metallic, square die cut which I matted with silver glitter paper.
I punched a silver border and added the silver dazzles sentiment.

How do you interpret Anita's card? Be sure and show us at
CASE-ing Christmas.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
 Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Blue Christmas
Crafting by Designs - Get Ready for Christmas
Merry Monday - Monochromatic Blues
Winter Wonderland - Blue Christmas

Thanks for taking a look!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #10

If it's Wednesday then you know it's time for a new challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner.

This time the theme is "Cute as a Button".

So use buttons and/or bows on your project.

This is my card using "Baby Animals"
Eureka Stamps

Our sponsor this week is:

Eureka Stamps

Prize: 3  Digital Images

I had so much fun creating this card.

I printed the image on white card stock, colored with

Spectrum Noir markers, fussy cut and popped on the

matted rectangle with foam dots. The yellow circle was die cut

and the blue rectangle piece was dry embossed. 

The printed paper is from My Mind's Eye. The buttons

are from WalMart and the pink twine is Recollections.

Be sure and check out the other creation by the rest of
the design team for more inspiration at
Crafty Gals Corner
and show us what you come up with.

I'm entering the following challenges:
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - E is for Exceptionally Cute
The Crafting Café - Welcome Little One
Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Through the Purple Haze - Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking a look!

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CC&CC #86 For A Child

Hello everyone! 

We have a new challenge starting today over at

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards.

The theme is "For a Child"

and our sponsor this time around is

Bugaboo Stamps.

I used Clyde - Clyde Birthday.

I have a specific little boy in mind for this birthday card
and thought this would be perfect.

Clyde was printed on white card stock, colored with Spectrum Noir
markers and fussy cut before popping him with foam tape on top of
the die cut circles. The DP is from DCWV's Birthday Wishes Stack.
The stars are fun buttons I found a Walmart and topped with enamel dots.

Be sure and head over to
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges
to check out the rest of the DT's cards
and then show us what you come up with.

I'm linking up to:
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes/Topping - Masculine
Craft for the Craic - Bingo (image, more than 2 layers,die cut)
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking a look!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #9

Movie Madness

It's time for another new challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

This week create a project inspired by a movie.
We have a fabulous sponsor that provided the DT with our images.

Sassy Studio Designs

Prize: 4 Images

I chose…
 "My Fair Lady"

Oh my, "My Fair Lady" is one of my all time favorite movies.

And I love the beautiful lace dress Audrey Hepburn wore in the movie

 and wanted to try and give the dress and parasol a "lace" effect here.

So I used 2 different embossing folders to do so and paper pieced.

Then I added some stickles.  It took a few tries to get it to the point

where I was somewhat happy with it.

I thought these beautiful Spellbinders die cuts would frame her 

perfectly. I used a Darice embossing folder on the white background,

punched the lacey border with a Martha Stewart punch and added

some pearl borders. I thought the tiny rose and feathers added the

perfect touch to the hat.

Now check out what the rest of the DT came up with for your inspiration at
Crafty Gals Corner
and join us for your chance at the great prize offered.

I'm linking up to:
The Shabby Tea Room -  Pop of Pink
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons - Girls. Girls
Sisterhood of Crafters - Paper Piecing or Piercing
Get Creative Challenge - Embossing
Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Come and Get It - Emboss It
Robyn's Fettish - Use a Digi
Simon Says - Special Lady/Girly


Thanks for taking a look!

Happy Birthday

A quick post this morning with a card I want to link up with

a few challenges.

This pretty image I used is a freebie from

Beccy's Place.

The sketch is from

Freshly Made Sketches

and the color combo is from

Color Throwdown.

Thanks for taking a look!

House of Cards March Challenge

It's a new month and that means a new challenge at

House of Cards.

This month use Enamel Dots on your creation.

As I'm writing this post we're waiting on snow but
my thoughts are on Spring as shown with this card.
I used a dimensional sticker from Recollections.

The papers and the enamel dots are Teresa Collins.
 I used a Fiskars border punch and the ribbon came from Walmart.

Be sure and head over to
House of Cards,
check out what the rest of the DT has done and
link up your own creation.

Thanks for taking a look!