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Valentine Decor

2012-02-01T06:00:00.004-06:00

No Stamping, coloring, etc...today, just some fun Valentine Decor.

I purchased this frame a couple of years ago right after Valentine's Day on the clearance rack at WalMart. It came as a set of three and I am guessing that I didn't even pay $1 for the whole set. The opening is only a 3.75" square, so not a whole lot of room to work with or fill up. I used my smallest Spellbinders heart die to cut out the white hearts. The colored heart is an epoxy embellishment made by Making Memories that I have had it in my stash longer than I care to admit. I knew one day that I would use it. It's actually puffy on both sides, but I found that they easily come apart and then you have 2 embellishments for the price of one. All the hearts were added to a piece of card stock cut to fit the opening with some dimensional dots. There you have it, cheap and quick Valentine Decor! Just a hint....Don't ever throw an old frame away, as you never know when it will come in handy for a crafty project.

I hope that I have inspired you to make something crafty today.

Challenges:

Die Cuttin' Diva's - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday's - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Use Hearts

Use It Tuesday - All About Love (It's all hoarded)

Die Cut Dreams - Pink and Red and Hearts

Unstampabelles Challenges - Anything Goes (No Stamps)

Come and Get It Challenges - Anything but a card

Corrosive Challenges - I {heart} You

Allsorts - One or more hearts

Just Us Girls - 3-D or use a template

Crafts 4 Eternity - Clean and Simple

Fairy Fun Fridays - Anything but a card

Simply Create Too - Love is in the air

Delightful Challenges - Valentine's Anything but a card

Smiles to you!

~pat~

Get Well Ladybug

2012-01-31T07:38:00.003-06:00

Well...Some BAD news and some GOOD news. First, my 5 year old computer crashed on Sunday and it was a sad day as I didn't back up all my files, but just some of them and pretty much lost everything. All my digi's are now gone except for the Designed2Delight ones that I happened to backup on my external hard drive a couple of weeks ago. So the only other digi's I have left are the ones that I had already printed. But, life goes on and I wasn't about to give up on my computer and on Monday after a lot of thought, I spent the entire afternoon on the phone with a Dell Tech and now....my computer is like brand new. I lost everything and have to start fresh, but my computer is running like brand new. I am happy and thankful to the Dell tech that revived my computer and brought it back from the computer graveyard. So even though it started out bad, it ended up being a very good thing :)

Now on to my card.

"Little Ladybug"

I have had this adorable digi, "Little Ladybug" by Whimsy & Stars Studio colored for some time and waiting to be made into a card. It seems that I never have a get well card when I need one. Now, I have one in my stash ready to be sent. I used Glossy Accents on the center of the flower and the ladybug's spots and a white gel pen for the highlights on her cheeks. It's hard to tell from the photo, but there is a black and red button layered in the center of the crocheted flower. I kept the card simple to showcase the adorable image.

Recipe:

Stamps - "Little Ladybug" (Whimsy & Stars Studio). Sentiment (Innkadinkado)

Paper - The Goods, Rudolph (American Crafts)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Martha Stewart edge punch, crocheted flower, buttons, floss, Glossy Accents, Rectangle dies (Spellbinders)

Challenges:

Heart Song Inspirations - Buttons and/or Brads

Kaboodle Doodles - It's all about Girls

My Craft Spot - Anything Goes

Pollycraft - Favourite Things (that would be ladybugs!)

The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan Challenge - Punches/Dies

Crazy 4 Challenges - Layer it On

Make It Colourful - Shade with Reds

Mark's Finest Papers - 4 Layers

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturdays - Anything Goes

Crafts 4 Eternity - Clean and Simple

Fussy and Fancy - Polka Dots

Happy Day to You!

~pat~

Pansy Birthday

2012-01-26T07:09:00.001-06:00

"Love Blooms"

Today, I am featuring a Whipper Snapper stamp that was created by Faith (Designed 2 Delight, designer) that is called, "Love Blooms". It's a sweet little pot of flowers. Living in the south, pansies are prevalent all winter long. I plant mine in the fall and watch them bloom all winter long, but when the hot weather appears, they start fading away.

I went with the pansy color scheme for my flowers. I am loving the combo of the gingham paper with the polka dot ribbon and the addition of the eyelet lace border. The finishing touch was the little felt flower brad. Once the image was colored, the card was pretty quick and easy to put together.

I made this special little card for one of my favorite Aunts that will be turning 82 on Saturday. Not being able to celebrate her birthday with her this year, I am sending her a little card and some yummy chocolate goodies. Who doesn't love a little chocolate on their birthday?

Challenges:
Moving Along With The Times - Blooming Marvellous
Paper Crafting Journey - Floral
Little Darlings Challenges - Polka Dots
My Mum's Craft Shop - Flowers
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT - Bows
Birthday Sundaes - Birthday Card w/ birthday sentiment

~pat~

Love Bear

2012-01-25T08:07:00.001-06:00

Working on my stash of Valentine cards. I came across this adorable image, "Love Bear 1" by Bugaboo and couldn't resist making a Valentine card. Pretty clean and simple card and hopefully, mail friendly! I used a black glaze pen to color in the bear's nose. I think that I will need to make a few more cards using this image.

Recipe:

Stamps: Love Bear 1 (Bugaboo), Sentiment (Inkadinkado)

Paper - Ka Zoo Collection (K & Co.)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Oval dies, crocheted flower, floss, black glaze pen, Arrow heart border punch (SU!)

Challenges:

Creative Card Crew - Seeing Red

Heart Song Inspirations - Red and White and/or Ribbon

Stamps R Us - Just Kiddin' Around

The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration

There She Goes Clear Stamps - Love is in the Air

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Have a Heart

The Poodles Parlour - Valentine /Love Challenge

Craft Us Crazy - Valentine/Love and /or Animals

Happy Day to You!

~pat~

Designed2Delight January Reveal Blog Hop

2012-01-20T06:30:00.001-06:00

It’s the January Reveal of our NEW Release of digital stamps, and digital designer papers. We are having a Design Team Blog Hop to show off all the new, cute images.

You should have arrived here from Debbie's Blog. If not, here is the beginning.

Just to let you know this is going to be a long post as I have 6 different designs to share with you. I am not going to go into detail on each one.

"Lovebug's Heart String" and "Pure Love" DDP

"Precious Gift" and " Pure Love" DDP

"Lucky Dog" and "Pure Love" DDP

Inside of "Lucky Dog"

"Garden Friends"

"Bloomin' Buttons"

"Snowman Valentine"

I hope you stuck with me until the bottom of this post. If you didn't start at Delightful Inspirations, go there and see the links to all the other Design Team designs with all the new images. There is a surprise for you, too and it's only good for 24 hours. Your next stop is KIM.

If you have any questions about any of my cards, please let me know. I didn't go into great detail on each of the card.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

~pat~

Snow Friends Thank You

2012-01-17T11:21:00.000-06:00

I used the same digi, Snow Friends by Whimsie Doodles for my Christmas Thank You notes that I used on my Christmas cards. Once again, I kept the design on the simple side. It's a fun digi to color and mass produce. I went with a blue theme instead of red, like I did on my Christmas cards and just changed out the sentiment. Of course, I had to add a little snowflake with a blue brad in the middle. Well, here we are in the middle of January and I am staying on my "stay organized" plan. So far, so good!

Recipe:

Stamps - Snow Friends (Whimsie Doodles), All Holidays (SU!)

Paper - The Paper Studio

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Black ink, Snowflake, brad, Square and Lacy Square dies (Spellbinders)

Challenges:

Creative Stamp Friends - Winter

Crafty Cardmakers - No Floral Embellishments

Kaboodles Doodles - Baby It's Cold Outside

My Craft Spot - Winter Wonderland

There She Goes Clear Stamps - Back to Nature

Di's Digi Designs - Thank You

Fussy and Fancy - Let It Snow

Stuck On U Sketches - Winter Fun Die Cuts

Sarah Hurley Challenges - Giving Thanks/Thank You

Sisterhood of Crafters - Let It Snow

Scrapbook Sisters - Snow

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Delightful Inspiration Saturday Challenge

2012-01-14T00:00:00.017-06:00

It's Saturday and that means...the last Saturday DT Challenge for Delightful Inspiration. I am the host this week and since today is exactly one month until Valentine's Day, I chose "hearts" as the challenge. It's time to get started making Valentine cards, gifts, etc...

"Cupcake Love Ya"

This is a simple, mass-producible card and it is also, mail friendly. I just love this digi and it's so quick and easy to color. I just added some DP and a doily that you can find in the baking aisle. You should be able to find them easily this time of year with all the Valentine displays that popped up overnight as soon as Christmas Day was over.

Recipe:

Stamps - Cupcake Love Ya

Paper - Trick or Treat Polka Dots (The Paper Studio)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Doily, Glossy Accents

Challenges:

Drunken Stampers - Love

Pixie Dust Studio - Put Your Heart Into It

I Brake For Challenges - I Brake for Simple!

I couldn't stop at one and used a retired digi.

"Simple Valentine"

I paper-pieced the heart-flower, added some DP, scalloped borders, stitching, buttons and ribbon to a premade Cricut tag.

I used the Heart Blocks EF on the card base.

Recipe:

Stamps - Simple Valentine (D2D), Greetings (Heidi Grace)

Paper - Ka Zoo Collection (K & Co.)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Buttons, floss, Scallop border punch (SU!), Tag (Cricut George), Hole reinforcer, ribbon, Heart Blocks EF (Provo Craft)

Challenges:

Pixie Dust Studio - Put Your Heart Into It

Paper Play - In Stitches

The Pixie Cottage - Sketch and/or Stitching

Hop on over to the Delightful Inspiration Blog and check out some more "heart" projects and play along with us with a chance to win a free digi of your choice.

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Try It Tuesday

2012-01-10T00:00:00.004-06:00

Delightful Inspiration is full of changes for 2011 and one of them is the "Try It Tuesday" post. Today's theme was altering a food container. I couldn't resist making something fun for Valentine's Day.

I started with a Quaker Oats container and ended up with this...

1. Measure the height and diameter of your container.

2. Cut DP to fit and attach with "Sticky Tape" or "Red Line Tape". You want your DP and embellishments to stay attached.

3. Decorate as desired with border punches, ribbon, etc...

4. Select an appropriate digi or stamp, color and decorate as desired, attach to the container. I used "Love Ya Cupcake". It was perfect for Valentine's Day.

5. Measure the lid and attach DP or card stock paper. I used a circle die cut that was the same size as the lid. Decorate as desired. I used a homemade felt flower that was made with 5 circles of felt of graduating sizes, sewn together and attached.

I love how the top of the oatmeal box fits snug. I can't wait to fill it with lots of Valentine's treats and give it to someone special.

Hop on over to the Delightful Inspiration Blog and check out some more great altered food container ideas.

Recipe:

Stamps -Love Ya Cupcake (D2D)

Paper - Ka Zoo Collection (K & Co.), Anna Griffin

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Ribbon (American Crafts), Liquid Applique, felt, Apron Lace border punch (Fiskars), Circle die cuts (Spellbinders)

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Winter Flowers

2012-01-07T05:46:00.003-06:00

Delightful Inspiration's Design Team Saturday Challenge

Theme: Winter Flowers

"Poinsettia"

I guess, Winter Flowers depends on where you live. In Alabama where I live it would be pansies. They bloom all winter long, but I decided to go with the Poinsettia. It reminds me of the holidays and winter. I went a little different direction and colored mine blue. The DP (some really old stuff from The Paper Studio) reminded me of snowflakes and snow swirling around. I kept my card clean and simple and wanted the flower to be the main focal point.

Hop on over to Delightful Inspiration and check out some more great DT creations. Play along with us for a chance to win a free digi.

Recipe:

Stamps - Poinsettia (D2D), Sentiment (Rubber Soul)

Paper - The Paper Studio

Coloring - Copics

Misc.- Swiss Dots EF (Provo Craft), Apron Lace Edge Punch (Fiskars), Corner Rounder punch (EK Success), Sheer Ribbon, Black Ink

CHALLENGES:

Stamp, Scrap and Doodles - Winter Something

Sweet Stampin' - Spots and Dots

Simply Create Too - Layers, Layers and more Layers

Do You Stack Up? - Let it Snow

I Brake For Challenges - Clean and Simple

Heart Song Inspirations - Anything Goes

My Craft Spot - Winter Wonderland

Stamps R Us - What Did You Get for Christmas or Anything Goes

Crafty Emma - Anything Goes

Happy Saturday to You!

~pat~

Christmas Organization

2012-01-06T09:26:00.000-06:00

Here is the little Christmas planner that I made to keep myself on track during the Christmas season and the best part....everything was in one place. I don't know about you, but I usually have coupons, lists and receipts everywhere and can never find any of them when I really need them. This year was wonderful and I will plan on making a new one every year or possible altering this one to just change the date for next year.

Here is the outside cover that is really just an altered composition book. This is the same image that I used on the last post to make my Christmas Card Keeper. The download for the design can be found here at the Eighteen25 Blog. They have the coolest ideas and great FREE downloads.

Here is the inside cover. I just used some white 6" x 9" envelopes to hold all my coupons. It was very nice to have all my coupons in one place.

Here are all my tabs...I had the following, Calendar, To Do, Gift List, Menu/Recipes and Cards. The patterned paper and pre-made tabs were from a kit from s.e.i called, Smarty.

And last, but not least the inside back cover where I kept all of my receipt corralled.

This was one of the best organizational crafts that I have ever done and I will not go another Christmas season without one. It kept me very organized and on track with one of the most stressless holiday seasons ever. A big Thank You to Eighteen 25 Blog.

Happy weekend to you!

~pat~

Christmas Card Keeper

2012-01-03T16:14:00.002-06:00

I never know what to do with my Christmas cards after Christmas is over. I usually just put them in a box with the Christmas decorations and there they stay. Well...this year I saw a really cool idea on pinterest and decided that since I started a "new life" in 2011 when I got married that I would start some new traditions with my new husband. I made a cute little card keeper to showcase the cards year after year. It will be fun to go back and read the cards again every year.

I made a front from chipboard and some DP. The snowman image is a freebie printable from the Eighteen 25 blog that I used to make my holiday organizer that I will post soon. I just punched 2 holes in each card on the left side and added the binder rings and of course, some ribbon. I am looking forward to continuing this tradition every year to showcase my Christmas cards and it will be fun to go back and look at them year after year.

Recipe:
Image: Freebie (Eighteen 25 Blog)
Paper: Green Gingham DP (D2D), Sugar Plums Collection (Recollections)
Misc: 2 Binder Rings, assorted ribbon, Scallop edge punch (SU!), Lacey Scallop dies (Spellbinders), Tag Sticker (Doodlebug Designs), Glitter Alphabet Stickers.

Challenges:
Unstampabelles Challenges - Anything Goes (No Stamps)

Happy 2012 to You!

~pat~

Naughty or Nice?

2011-12-23T06:00:00.003-06:00

Snowman Poop

"Heard you've been naughty so here's the scoop -

all you get for Christmas is Snowman Poop."

This is a fun and quick project for your friends and family for Christmas. It's a freebie design from Whimsie Doodles and it's quick and easy to make in multiples. There is a box of Tic Tac's attached inside. Just a FYI...if you are going to make these, don't buy the individual boxes of Tic Tac's at the checkout lane. Go to the candy section and buy the multi (4) pack for much cheaper.

I used scraps of card stock, DP and ribbon to make these. Let me know if you need directions.

'til next time,

~pat~

2011 Christmas Card

2011-12-22T06:40:00.001-06:00

Here is my 2011 Christmas Card Design.

It safe to post now that I know everyone has received their cards.

I love snowmen and this digi from Whimsie Doodles is my all time favorite snowman design. It was perfect for my Christmas cards this year and it was an easy design to mass produce with just a little coloring. I hope that you are making the Christmas season bright!

I ran out of DP and had to make a second version with different DP.

Same design just different DP.

Recipe:

Stamp - Snow Friends (Whimsie Doodles), Holiday Cheer Messages (Hero Arts)

Paper - Sugar Plums Collection (Recollections)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Circle Nesties, Apron Lace punch (Fiskars), Black Ink, Felt Snowflakes (SU!) and red brad.

Challenges:
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything Goes

'Til next time

~pat~

Merry Pear Christmas Tree

2011-12-21T06:35:00.000-06:00

Designed2Delight Designer's Challenge

"Trim the Christmas Tree"

"Pear Christmas Tree"

I am loving this pear tree design from D2D. I went a little different with colors for a Christmas tree with the green and yellow. I trimmed my tree with lots of brads. Hop on over to the Delightful Inspirations blog and join us for this challenge and a chance to win a free digital image.

Recipe:

Stamps - Pear Christmas Tree (D2D), Sentiment (Katie & Co.)

Paper - Lemon Flower Matstack (DCWV)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Square nesties, brads, Spica glitter pen and Apron lace punch (Fiskars).

Wonderful Wednesday to You!

~pat~

Blessed Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T07:00:00.001-06:00

The truest measure of our Thanksgiving

is how we use the blessings for which we give thanks.

Thanksgiving blessings to you and yours!

~pat~

Wedding Thank You's

2011-11-18T06:00:00.001-06:00

Just a real simple thank you note to match our real simple wedding. I pulled out a stamp set by Hero Arts, that I haven't used in a long time, Sweet & Simple Patterns. It comes with 4 different stamps. I used a rectangle die to cut out the stamp and used the matching scalloped die to add a bottom layer. A tiny flower punch with a mini brad in the center finished off the note card which was embossed with the Polka Dot EF. These were easy and quick to make and very cost effective to mail.

Later...

~pat~

Thanksgiving Blessings

2011-11-16T07:02:00.002-06:00

"Stitched Pumpkin"

Yea...Me! Thanksgiving cards made and mailed!! I am trying to turn over a new leaf and mail out all those cards that I make with the intention of mailing instead of, OOPS...there they sit in my craft room.

I made this card with the intention of mass producing and mailing with a regular stamp. I kept it simple, with no bulk. GEEZ...mailing a bulky card costs are outrageous and when you are mailing around 20 Thanksgiving cards, they need to be able to be mailed with just one little regular stamp.

I started with a Kraft card stock card base and added strips of DP and a piece of embossed card stock. The sentiment was stamped and punched out with SU! punches. I sometime tend to forget about my punches and always reach for my dies. It's time to give a little love to the punches. I absolutely love this D2D design, Stitched Pumpkin. It was perfect for my simple, little card.

Recipe:

Stamps - Stitched Pumpkin (D2D), Thanksgiving Blessings (Printworks)

Paper - Pumpkin Pie (American Crafts), Amber Autumn (DCWV)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - 1 1/2" circle and scallop punch (SU!), Just My Type EF (Provo Craft)

Challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion - Must use a punch!

Creative Craft Challenges - Minimalistic

Hooked on Craft Challenges - Something Punched

Kaboodle Doodles - Thanksgiving
Crafting for all Seasons - Thanksgiving, Thanks or Sketch
Freshly Brewed - I am Thankful
I Brake for Challenges - Four Seasons (Fall is my favorite!)
Sentimental Sundays - Thanksgiving/Thank You
My Sheri CRAFTS - Be Thankful
Card Makin' Mamas - Be Thankful

Happy Wednesday to You!

~pat~

Pumpkins

2011-10-29T06:00:00.005-05:00

EDIT: I guess I cannot guarantee a pre-post on Blogger. This post was scheduled for Saturday morning and I just realized today (WEDNESDAY!!) that it had never been published. So Sorry. I will have to keep a closer eye on my pre-posts.

Delightful Inspiration's Saturday Challenge

It's my week to take a turn being the host and coming up with the challenge theme.

Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere...We are almost finished with Halloween and getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving and pumpkins are still quite popular through the month of November. Make a card or project that includes at least one pumpkin.

"Stitched Pumpkin"

I am inviting you to play along with us at Delightful Inspiration this week. Go ahead and get a head start on your Thanksgiving cards or maybe a fall card just to let someone know that you are thankful for them. I used the "Stitched Pumpkin" digi from D2D, but as I was looking through the store, there are quite a few different pumpkin images that would have worked. It was a tough decision, but this one won out.

Recipe:

Stamps: Stitched Pumpkin (D2D), Sentiment (Hampton Arts)

Paper: Debbie Mumm Harvest & Holiday Collection (DCWV)

Coloring: Copics

Misc: Oval die (Spellbinders), Ticket Corner punch (SU!), button, floss.

Just a personal note to let you know that I ended up taking more time off from my blog and creating than I had planned. I married my best friend, Rob in The Smoky Mountains on October 11th and we spent a wonderful week exploring the wonderful sites that the Gatlinburg area has to offer. The Fall foliage was outstanding and I was able to get some breath-taking photos.

The Smoky Mountains were a smoky as ever!

A wonderful weekend to you!

~pat~

New Home

2011-10-05T08:09:00.000-05:00

"Home"

A simple little new home card. I kept the design pretty simple since it will most likely go to a couple. I absolutely love this house design by Whimsy & Stars Studio. A cute little house on a hill surrounded by lots of trees...now that is my kind of home! I added Glossy Accents to the heart.

Recipe:

Stamps - Home (Whimsy & Stars Studio), Sentiment (Heidi Grace)

Paper - Black & White Collection (Making Memories)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Brads, Glossy Accents, Square dies (Spellbinders), Blue ink (sponging)

A quick post today...lots to do this week and not enough hours!

~pat~

Bubble Fun

2011-10-03T09:42:00.001-05:00

"Bubble Leah"

Happy Monday! I hope you had a fun, relaxing weekend and if you are a card maker, I hope you had time to make lots of cards in honor of World Cardmaking Day. I did get a few done and this is one of them. I have been looking for a cute bubble bath image and this one, "Bubble Leah" from Whimsie Doodles was the final choice. I colored it all pink and cute with my Copics. I added Glossy Accents to the bubbles and the glass. The bubbles on the sentiment are clear dew drops and I have had them forever and that is no exaggeration. I had to have them years ago when they were so popular and never, ever used one of them. I was looking for an accent for the sentiment and they made perfect bubbles. Two sentiments are included with this digi. Nothing better than a nice, relaxing bubble bath :)

Recipe:

Stamps - Bubble Leah (Whimsie Doodles)

Paper - Ally's Wonderland (S.E.I)

Coloring - Copics

Misc. - Lattice deep-edge punch (MS), Square & Oval dies (Spellbinders), Glossy Accents, Dew Drops

Challenges:
Lexi's Creations - Pink for Boobies
The Crazy Challenge - Think Pink
Pile It On - Do It For Fun!
Hiding In My Craft Room - Pink
My Sheri Crafts - Think Pink
Stampin' For the Weekend - What a Cutie
Paper Crafting Journey - Die Cuts and/or punches
The Paper Shelter - For the Girls
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations - It's a Girl Thing!
Jen's Digi Stamps - Let's Hear it for the Girls!
Inspirational Card Sketches - Sketch

Happy Monday!

~pat~

Whoo...

2011-09-27T07:51:00.000-05:00

"Whoo Loves You"

Another one of Faith's adorable Whipper Snapper designs. I am really liking the red, brown and green color combo and need to remember to use this combo again. I always think of Christmas with red and green, but when I added in the brown, it was just what I was looking for. I found the felt leaves in the Fall section at Hobby Lobby. They came in 3 different colors per package and are really thick. Not having any "Owl" sentiments, I created my own on the computer. I used my much loved "Leaves" EF and a piece of Faith's Homespun Christmas DP, Red Plaid.

Recipe:

Stamps - Whoo Loves You (Whipper Snapper)

Paper - Red Plaid (D2D)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Leaves EF (The Paper Studio), Rectangle die cuts (Spellbinders), felt leave, button, floss, corner round punch (EK Success)

Happy Tuesday to You!

~pat~

Birthday Mouse

2011-09-24T06:07:00.001-05:00

Good Saturday Morning...

I am the host for the Saturday Challenge today at Delightful Inspiration.

Be a "Die Cut Diva" and get out all those die cuts that you just had to have and get busy creating. Use at least 2 die cuts and the more the merrier! If you don't own any die cuts, you can use punches. Share your creations with us!

"Cupcake Mouse"

This is a great image and includes a girl and a boy mouse plus some sentiments, too! After coloring, I tried to use as many die cuts as possible. I ended up using 2 squares, 1 lacey square and 3 circles. I am never at a lack for using die cuts. I use my on almost every creation, so I guess you could say that I do get my money's worth out of mine. I added some chunky glitter to the cupcake icing and popped up the little party hat. I colored and added red glitter to the number 3. A great little birthday card for a little boy that is turning 3 tomorrow.

Here is a view of the inside:

**I have a hint for you...I buy most of my embellishments in white or clear and color them to match with my Copics. I colored the thick white number three with my red marker and then added the glitter.

Recipe:

Stamps - Cupcake Mouse (D2D), Happy2BeCircles (The Stamps of Life). Birthday Greetings (SU!)

Coloring - Copics

Paper - Celebration Stack (DCWV)

Misc - Squares, Lacey Squares, Circles dies (Spellbinders), Black Ink, Glitter (MS), Foam Sticker (EK

Success)

Challenges:

Our Creative Corner - Numbers

Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes

Clearly Inspired - Glitter

Cuddly Buddly - Add a big number or letter

Simply Create - Let's eat some cake

Crafts and Me - Stripes

My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys and Girls

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Use dies and/or punches

Anything Goes Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments - Happy Birthday

Crazy Amigo Challenge - Squares

Scrap-Creations - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT - Animals

Top Tip Tuesday - One for the kids

Bows and Berries - Glitter

Digi Darla - A Special Treat

Lexi's Creations - Card for a Child

Stamp with Fun - Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Use Shapes and/or die cuts

There's Magic in the Air - Someone Special

Happy Saturday to you!

~pat~

Blog Hop Winner and Happy Fall

2011-09-21T08:43:00.004-05:00

Congrats to Lottie (http://lottieluvslilac.blogspot.com/)for winning the $3 Gift Certificate to the Designed2Delight Shop on my D2D/Whipper Snapper Blop Hop post.

A big THANK YOU to everyone that visited for all the sweet comments.

Today I am in an Autumn mood and couldn't resist using the image, Autumn Harvest again.

"Autumn Harvest"

Let's see...I believe that I absolutely love everything about this card. The Autumn colors are my most favorite to create with. The image...my most favorite right now. The Leaves EF is my favorite find lately. The piece of recycled cardboard, the button and some recycled twine that was wrapped around a candle were perfect embellishments. The sentiment was printed on Kraft card stock and punched out with a tag punch. I couldn't resist using my picket fence border punch. I hope this card inspires you to create an Autumn card.

Recipe:

Stamps - Autumn Harvest (D2D), Sentiment (Computer generated)

Coloring - Copics
Paper - Kraft and green cardstock

Misc - Square & Lacey Square Dies (Spellbinders), Picket Fence, Tag punches (MS), Leaves EF (The Paper Studio), buttons, cardboard and twine (recycled)

Challenges:

Bearly Mine - Button It Up!

Tuesday Throwdown - Fall

Daisy Doodles - Raise It Up

Heart Song Inspirations - Use the color orange and/or buttons

The Kraft Journal - Welcome Fall
Crafting for all Seasons - Fall Colors
I Brake for Challenges - Fallin for you
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Fall
Scrapbook Sisters - Autumn Colors
Corrosive Challenges - Punches and/or dies
Pile It On - The Colors of Fall
The Squirrel and The Fox - Anything Goes
Allsorts - Alter or Recycle
Crazy 4 Challenges - Something with a pumpkin
Our Daily Bread Designs - Fall colors or theme
Card Makin' Mamas - Punches
Stempelsonne - Brown, Orange & Green
Our Craft Lounge - Color Challenge
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Impress Us

Happy Autumn Day to You!

~pat~

Whipper Snapper/Designed2Delight Blog Hop

2011-09-19T01:00:00.023-05:00

This is your next stop on the Whipper Snapper/Designed2Delight Blog Hop.

Hopefully you haven't had any trouble hopping along and you landed here via Jen McGee's blog. How cute was her Halloween card?!! I am thinking that "I NEED" the whole set of stamps!

If not, you will want to go back to the BEGINNING and check out all the wonderful designs along the way.

A big CONGRATS to Faith for her winning designs that were made into rubber stamps for Whipper Snapper Designs.

Don't forget to leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win a $3 Gift Voucher to the D2D Shop. Who can't use a FREE digi?!!

Moving from Halloween to Birthday fun...

"Button Cupcakes"

I couldn't resist working with this sweet cupcake image. Cupcakes and buttons?...now that is what I call SWEEEET! Each cute cupcake is topped with a button that I added Glossy accents to create a little shine. I added some Stardust Glitter pen to the swirls and candle flame for some sparkle. Faith created a special pack of papers to go with her designs for Whipper Snapper. I used the purple gingham DP to match my purple and pink cupcakes. I used the birthday EF for the background the cupcakes are place on. A pretty pink crocheted flower and a purple button center accent the white grograin bow. This is a card for someone special!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget...

Leave a comment for a chance to win a $3 Gift Voucher to the D2D Shop. Stay with us until the end and you will be delighted with a little surprise.

Next stop is at the awesome Kathy Winter's blog and some more Birthday fun with an adorable card.

Challenges:
Corrosive Challenges - Punches and/or Dies
Dream Valley Challenges - Buttons
Stamptacular Sunday - Just Sayin'
The Squirrel & The Fox - Anything Goes
Crafty Emma - Embellish Me More (Bow, crochet flower, button, glossy accents)
Creations by Gill M - Cute as a Cupcake
One Stop Craft - Girly
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Birthdays
Sweet Stampin' - Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
Delicious Doodles - Cute as a Button
Jellypark Challenges - Pass It On
Stampin' For the Weekend - Tickled Pink
4 Crafty Chicks - Embossing
Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Girly Girl
PaperPlay - Punches and Dies
Crafting for all Seasons - Birthday
I Brake For Challenges - Get Back
The Pixie Cottage - Fussy and Fancy
Simon Says Stamp - Song or Film Title Inspired (Happy Birthday to You)
Stampin' Royalty - Photo Inspiration
Bearly Mine - Button It Up
Creative Craft Challenges - Buttons and Bling
Paper and Such Design Blog - Tic-Tac- Toe (Ribbon, Flower, Lace, Apron Lace Punch)
Happileigh Scrappin' - T Time (Texture)
Hooked On Craft Challenges - Ribbon and Lace (Apron Lace punch)
Kaboodle Doodle - Lots of Layers
Paper Creations Ink - Buttons and Bows
Paper Pretties - Use Buttons!
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Stamp + Fun = Creativity - Shapes and/or Die Cuts
There She Goes - Birthdays with Pizazz
There's Magic In the Air - Someone Special

Thanks for joining in the fun!

~pat~

Autumn Harvest

2011-09-17T07:45:00.003-05:00

Be sure and stop back by on Monday. The D2D design team is having a blog hop showcasing Faith's new Whipper Snapper Fall/Winter Designs. There will be lots of digi's to be given away!

"Autumn Harvest"

I am absolutely loving this new digi from Designed2Delight! I have so many ideas for using it running through my mind. It's a great Autumn image! I tried something new...I have had this canvas paper for some time now and wanting to use it. I printed the image directly onto the canvas paper which I attached to a piece of card stock. I wasn't really sure if it would work or not in my printer, but yea!!..it worked great! I just used my Copics to color the image. Then again, not sure about coloring with Copics on the canvas, but yep...it worked just fine. I generated my own sentiment to fit inside the tiny tag punch and attached it with an orange brad. I just trimmed the image to fit in a frame and there you go...a decor piece for Autumn. I give it 2 thumbs up for printing and coloring on canvas :)

I will be doing a tutorial on printing and coloring on Canvas later in the week.

Recipe:

Stamps - Autumn Harvest (D2D)

Paper - Canvas (The Paper Studio)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Frame, Tag punch (MS), brad, brown ink.

Challenges:

Crafty Ann's - Something outside your comfort zone (trying anything new)

Glitter Geeks - In the Garden

Stempelsonnen Challenge - Brown, Orange & Green

Totally Papercrafts - Clean & Simple

Our Craft Lounge - Photo Inspiration

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Autumn Colors

Pixie Dust Studio - Recycling Is Good (used an old frame)

The Rubber Cafe - Fabulous Fall

Digistamps 4 Joy - The Colours of Fall

Digital Tuesday - Celebrate the Season

Jen's Digi Stamps - Anything But a Card

Happileigh Scrappin' - Anything about Autumn/Fall

Lexi's Creations - Fall/Autumn

My Craft Spot - Happy Harvest

The Crafty Pad - Good Bye Summer

Sentimental Sundays - Autumn/Fall

Gotta run...Lots of fun things to do today and some really happy news soon!

Happy Saturday to You!

~pat~

Sweet Treats and Friday Freebie

2011-09-16T05:36:00.001-05:00

"Hocus Pocus"

Here is a cute Halloween image from Designed2Delight. Having 2 granddaughters, I will be using this image for their Halloween cards and I am now one card ahead. If I could only remember to get them in the mail on time. Fun image to color and since it is a busy image, I decided to keep the rest of the card simple. Just a little embossing, a computer generated sentiment, some brads and 3 Circle punches. I did add some glitter gel ink to the star, the crown and the bubbles in the cauldron. Of course, some chunky glitter around the star.

The inside of the card reads...are brewing just for you!

Recipe:

Stamps - Hocus Pocus (D2D)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Brads, Circle punches (SU!), Curlz MT font, Chunky glitter (MS), Polka Dots EF (Provo Craft), Lacey Squares and Squares dies (Spellbinders), Stardust glitter gel pen (Spica)

Challenges:

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - Lots of Layers

Card Makin' Mamas - Punches

Floweret - Something that makes you feel tricky or Halloween

Jellypark Friends - Pass It On

Pattie's Creations - Girly Things

4 Crafty Chicks - Embossing

Papercraft Star - Anything Goes

Simon Says - Song or Film Title Inspired (Disney Movie, Hocus Pocus)

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges - Raise It Up (embossing)

Forever Friends - Use your Dies

Lollipop Crafts - Eyelets or Brads

Pile It On - Layer It

Sentimental Sundays - Autumn

Don't forget Friday's Free Image Challenge at Delightful Inspirations.

"Happiness Blooms"

If you did not play along last week, you can purchase it here and play along to receive the next freebie. This is a new Dollar Delight, so if you missed out on it, you can grab it for just $1, play along in this week’s challenge, and get the next image for free.

This is a great all occasion image. Come and play with us this week!

Have a great weekend!

~pat~

Magical Wishes

2011-09-14T08:27:00.002-05:00

"Abracadabra"

Here is what started out as a Halloween card and ended up being a Birthday card for a special little boy. That seems to happen quite frequently with me. I used the "Abracadabra" image by Designed2Delight...reminds me of Harry Potter. I used a Stardust glitter gel pen and some chunky glitter to the wand swirls to make it look magical. I kept is pretty simple for a boy card. No fancy ruffles, bows or jewels. For some reason I have the song, Do you Believe in Magic running through my head right now.

Now, for the inside of the card...

Recipe:

Stamps - Abracadabra (D2D), Computer generated sentiment

Paper - Check Him Out (My Mind's Eye), The Guy Stack (DCWV)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Chunky Glitter (MS). Large Scallop die (Spellbinders), Star Die (Sizzix), Stardust glitter gel pen (Spica),button, floss

Challenges:

Crafting for all Seasons - Birthdays

Kelley Kid's Challenges - Someone Special

Simon Says Stamp - Song or Film Title Inspired (Harry Potter Movie Series or Do You Believe In Magic, song)

Bearly Mine - Button It Up (1 or more buttons)

Creative Craft Challenges - Buttons and Bling

Tip Top Tuesday - Birthday Time

Heart Song Inspirations - Glitter and/or Chipboard

Lia Stampz - Birthday

The Crazy Challenge - Birthdays

Paper Sundaes - Finishing Touches

Crafty Emma Challenges - Make it Magical or Spooky

Secret Crafter - Inspired by a Song (Do You Believe in Magic)

Send a Smile 4 Kids - Birthday Fun

Crafty Ann's - Something outside your comfort zone (making male cards/projects)

Fairy Fun Fridays - Snips & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails

Floweret - Tricky or Halloween

Sketches by Carly - Sketch

Thanks for visiting today!

~pat~

Fall Leaves

2011-09-09T08:05:00.001-05:00

"Fall Leaves"

Today I am using an older Designed2Delight digi, Fall Leaves. This is one of my all time favorites. Of course, how could it not be since I absolutely love Fall! I can't believe that it has been a almost a year since I was selected to be a member of the D2D design team. It has been a pleasure and honor to work with Faith's designs. I added some Spica pen glitter to the veins in each leaf. Kind of gives them some sparkle.

Recipe:

Stamps - Fall Leaves (D2D), Autumn Harvest (TPC Studio)

Paper - Fall Stripe (The Paper Studio), Amber Autumn (DCWV)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Circle, Long Rectangle dies (Spellbinders), Picket Fence punch (MS), Stardust gel pen (Spica), Leaves embossing folder (The Paper Studio), Leaf sticker

Before I go, be sure and check out the freebie for today at D2D. If you played last week, you received it for free today in your inbox, but if you didn't and want to play along this week you can get it here. I am warning you...you will want this fall image...

"Autumn Harvest"

It's a busy kind of day and I need to run, but I will be back with the recipe for my card and more.

Happy Friday!

~pat~

Sunflower Teapot Birthday Wishes

2011-09-07T08:31:00.004-05:00

"Sunflower Teapot"

Another cute image from Whimsy and Stars Studio. With the cooler temps here thanks to Tropical Storm Lee, I have been thinking early Autumn. The flower that comes to mind is the sunflower. Such a beautiful early Autumn flower. I had a lot of fun with this image, adding lots of my beloved buttons. The embossed leaves are a new embossing folder that I picked up at Hobby Lobby recently and have been wanting to use it. This color combo is my very favorite colors...they make me happy :)

Recipe:

Stamps - Sunflower Teapot (Whimsy and Stars Studio), Sentiment (Heidi Grace)

Paper - Good Morning Sunshine (SU!)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Buttons, Floss, Oval punches (SU!), Apron Lace punch (Fiskars), Leaves embossing folder (The Paper Studio).

Challenges:

Crafting for all Seasons - Birthday

Digistamps 4 Joy - Colours of Fall

Freshly Brewed - Something New (Digi Image and Leaves embossing folder)

I Brake for Challenges - Get Back (Backgrounds)

My Mum's Craft Shop - Layer It Up

The Paper Shelter - Embossing

The Pixie Cottage - Mellow Yellow

Bearly Mine - Flowers, flowers, flowers

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Autumn

Ladybug Craft Ink TLT - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Flowers

Crafty Boots - Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges - Anything Goes

Happileigh Scrappin' - Autumn Colors (Browns, Oranges, Yellows)

Lexi's Creations - Autumn

Lia Stampz - Birthday

Stamp with Fun - Autumn

Woodware USA - Anything Goes

Pile It On - B is for...

Colour Me Creative Copics Challenge - Fall or Halloween

Secret Crafter - Colours of Autumn

Card Makin' Mamas - Go Digi

Jellypark Challenges - Gettin' Punchy

Our Craft Lounge - Anything Goes
Birthday Sundaes - Birthday card with birthday wording on front

I hope you have a Wonderful Wednesday!

~pat~

Happy Anniversary

2011-09-03T06:31:00.001-05:00

Saturday's Designer's Challenge

Today's Theme: Anniversary or Wedding

Here is my creation:

"Fresh Cut"

Perfect digi for an Anniversary card...flowers and some hearts, too! I am a coloring first, then pick out the DP kind of girl. Living life on the edge :)...LOL. Luckily, I was able to find some DP that coordinated with my colored image. It's hard to tell in the photo, but I added Glossy Accents to the center of each flower. I couldn't resist adding 2 puffy hearts to the sentiment and a big red polka dot bow.

Recipe:

Stamps - Fresh Cut (D2D), Round and Round (PTI)

Paper - Citrus Stack (DCWV), Spook Tacular (K & Co.)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Oval and Long rectangle die cuts (Spellbinders), Glossy Accents, ribbon, Puffy heart stickers (EK Success)

Challenges:

Card Makin Mamas - Digis

4 Crafty Chicks - Celebrate

Kelley Kid's Challenges - Hot Summer and Bright Colors

Sisterhood of Crafters - Flower Power

Deep Ocean Challenge - Hearts

Come on and play with us over at Delightful Inspiration.

Happy Saturday to you!

~pat~

Friday Freebie

2011-09-02T07:58:00.001-05:00

Before I show you this week's FREEBIE, I would like to share a link to a brand new image that needs a name. Visit D2D's Facebook page and name this image for a free digi stamp and digi paper pack! The image is similar to this week's freebie, but for DOG LOVERS! :)

If you played along with us the final week of August, you were emailed this image plus an added bonus of the entire zipped file of “Falloween Cat” which includes both the cat with the pumpkins and the cat by itself in three image formats including .jpeg, transparent .png and white-filled .png, and four coordinating sentiments!! :)

Here’s a look at the entire set…

Here is today's Freebie for everyone...

So...hop on over to Delightful Inspiration and pick up your first Freebie for the month of September. Play along with us each week and you will have 5 new digital images by the end of September.

You can view my card using this image in yesterday's post.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

~pat~

Falloween Cat

2011-09-01T06:52:00.002-05:00

Preview of the Friday Freebie

"Falloween Cat"

What an adorable Fall/Halloween image! It was fun to color and create with. Be sure and hop over to Delightful Inspiration tomorrow (Friday) and pick up your FREE image and play along with us. It's a Monthly Progressive Challenge, so make sure you play each week to receive the next week's FREE image.

I added glitter to the heart and Glossy Accents to the cat's nose and the spider. The cat is sporting a collar with a purple jewel. I layered an orange felt button with a black button on top. Lots of fun Halloween colors.

Recipe:

Stamps - Falloween Cat (D2D)

Paper - Spook Tacular (K & Co.), Amber Autumn (DCWV)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Ribbon, button, felt button, floss, Picket Fence edge punch (MS), glitter, Glossy Accents, gemstone.

Challenges:
Little Red Wagon - Border Punches
365 Cards - Buttons and Bows
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Halloween
Creative Inspirations Paint - Lots of Layers
Stampin Sisters in Christ - Recipe Challenge ( I used a button, ribbon and popped up image)
Delightful Challenges - Halloween
Do You Stack Up - Friendly Critters

Thanks for stopping by today!

~pat~

Pumpkins

2011-08-30T10:10:00.002-05:00

"Blessed Harvest"

Tomorrow will be the last day that you can pick up this darling "Blessed Harvest" image from the Whimsy and Stars Studio FB page. It will only be a freebie until Wednesday, August 31 until 9 pm (eastern), after that you can purchase it in the W&SS Etsy Shop. I am a total fall loving person and I couldn't wait to create with this image and to use my new Harvest Gathering paper from DCWV. If it's Autumn...then I am there! Love the colors and smells of Autumn. Pretty easy card to make using the DP, coloring the image and then just adding some colorful buttons.

It's a sad day for me...tomorrow is the last day that I will officially be on the Whimsy and Stars Studio Guest Design Team. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Mabelle's designs.

Recipe:
Stamps - FB freebie (pumpkins) Whimsy and Stars Studio
Paper - Harvest Gathering (DCWV)
Coloring - Copics
Misc - Scallop edge punch (SU!), Buttons, floss, Long Rectangle and Scallops Die Cuts.

Challenges:

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges - Anything Goes

Heart Song Inspirations - Anything Goes/Favorite Color Combination (Fall colors are my fav!)

I Did It Creations - Nature

Cupcake Inspirations - Photo Inspiration

Happy Tuesday to YOU!

~pat~

School Maisie Belle

2011-08-29T08:46:00.006-05:00

Back as promised with my card using "School Maisie Belle" image by D2D.

I don't know which I love more the name, Maisie Belle or the image? Very school related card using lots of hoarded school related papers. I added a mini red brad for the button on Maisie Belle's dress and 4 more! I don't think that I will ever use up all of my hoarded brads! I added a hole reinforcement to the sentiment that I colored with a marker. Don't forget that the Friday Free Stamp Challenge at Delightful Inspiration is using this adorable image. If you haven't been playing along all month, then you can still join in on the fun and purchase the image in the D2D shop.

My heart goes out to all everyone that has been effected by Hurricane Irene. You are all in my thoughts and prayers for strength to get through this devastating disaster.

Recipe:

Stamp - School Maisie Belle (D2D), Greetings (TPC Studio)

Paper - Check Him Out (My Mind's Eye), Homework (Cosmo Cricket)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Hole punch, Hole Reinforcement, Twill Ribbon, Squares and Lacey Squares die cuts (Spellbinders), brad.

Challenges:
Sentimental Sundays - Back to School
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Recipe Challenge ( I used, ribbon, brads and popped up image)
Allsorts - Back to School
Wee Memories - Back to School
Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday - School Papers
Fairy Tale - Back to School
Stamp Something - Back to School Somethings
Totally Papercrafts - Back to School
Paper Play - Back to School
Sassy Studio Designs - Back to School
Stamp Insanity - Back to School
For Fun Challenges - Back to School
The Paper Shelter - Die Cuts and Punches
Die Cuttin' Divas - For a Special Teacher
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations - Back to School
Party Time Tuesdays - Back to School
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Back to School
Use It Tuesday - Back to School (Brads...I used 5!)
Creative Stamp Friends - School
Paper Pretties - Back to School
Woodware USA - 3-2-1 Challenge

Thanks for stopping by on this sunny Monday!

~pat~

D2D's Designer's Saturday Challenge

2011-08-27T06:00:00.005-05:00

It's Saturday and that means...

It's another fabulous Design Team Challenge

at Delightful Inspiration and it's host by no other than ME!

The Challenge:

A Christmas/Winter card or project for a child

Take a little break from the heat and play along with us.

"Christmas Train and Tag Set"

Well, I am now one card ahead for the upcoming holiday season. Yea...for me! I couldn't resist using this adorable image from D2D, knowing that I was making a "boy" baby Christmas card. I added Glossy accents to the candy cane and the bear's nose. I hope this card puts you in the mood to start creating for Christmas.

Recipe:

Stamp - Christmas Train and Tag Set (D2D)

Paper - Holiday Dots (The Paper Studio)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Leave it to Weaver edge punch (Fiskars), Polka Dots embossing folder, button, cording, pearls, Squares, Long Rectangles and Long Rectangle Scallops and Lacey Squares die cuts (Spellbinders).

Challenges:

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Christmas

Just Add Ink - Something from your Stash (red cording)

Stampin' for the Weekend - Holidays

365 Cards - Buried Deep (Edge punch and red cording)

Divas by Design - Christmas

The Paper Shelter - Die Cuts and Punches

Paper Take Weekly - Dies to die for

Tuesday Throwdown - Dimension and Texture

Stamps R Us - Anything Goes

Come and play along with us this week!

~pat~

D2D's Free Stamp Friday

2011-08-26T07:28:00.001-05:00

“School Maisie Belle” Friday’s FREE Stamp Challenge.

If you did not play along last week and did not receive this image set in your inbox, you can purchase it here and play along to receive the next freebie.

You can find all the rules for Delightful Inspiration's Friday Challenge here.

How adorable is this new image by Faith? Too darn cute!!

I will be back later with my card featuring "School Maisie Belle".

Happy Friday to YOU!

~pat~

Hi Friend

2011-08-24T07:18:00.002-05:00

"Little Girl Garland"

Hi Friend! Just a cute little card to brighten your Wednesday. I am running late today, so this post is going to be short. The DP and the pre-printed sentiment is from The Songbird Stack by DCWV. Trying hard to use from my stash of goodies instead of buying new. The adorable little girl image is from Whimsy and Stars Studio. This card fits the City Crafter Challenge, "Best of Friends" perfectly! I am also, entering in the following challenges below.

Challenges:
Digital Tuesday - Cute and Girly
Tuesday Throwdown - Dimension and Texture
The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration
For Your Inspiration - Photo Inspiration

I hope you are having a great week!
~pat~

Simply Adorable

2011-08-22T10:12:00.002-05:00

"Little Ladybug"

Another adorable image from Whimsy and Stars Studio. It's a pink ladybug! Who says ladybugs always have to be red? I hope this creation gives you a little smile :)

Details:

Stamp - Little Ladybug (Whimsy and Stars Studio), Sweet Converse (SU!)

Paper - Sweet Nectar Collection (K & Co)

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Crocheted flower, button, Tag punch (MS), Oval and circle die cuts (Spellbinders), ribbon.

Challenges:

Hooked on Craft Challenges - Wings

Karen's Doodles - Punch It Out

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

Stamps R Us - Anything Goes

Corrosive Challenges - Girly

Ellephantastic - Layers

Send a Smile For Kids - Punch and/or die cut

Card Makin' Mamas - Pink

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Flags, Ticket or Tags

Digi's With Attitude! - Anything Goes

Pattie's Creations - Animals or Insects

AiFactory - Anything Goes

Art Impressions Stamps - Anything Goes

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Crafting for all Seasons - Tags

Creative Belli - Gingham

Happy Monday to YOU!

~pat~

Waiting for Autumn

2011-08-20T06:00:00.004-05:00

Delightful Inspirations Saturday Challenge

Anything Goes

No excuses this week. Just play with whatever D2D image that you own. It's that easy :)

Here is my card:

"Stitched Pumpkin"

I, so love to create with Autumn colors. They are my most favorite color combos...oranges, browns, greens and yellows. I can almost smell the wonderful scents of Autumn. Something about argyle and Autumn seem to go together. I actually used my Sizzix button die to embellish the border strip. I had to have that die and it has been sitting in my craft room for way too long without ever being used. Why do I do that? I used a real button on the image. I am sure you will be seeing more of this image in the near future.

Stamps: Stitched Pumpkin set (D2D)

Coloring: Copics

Paper: Amber Autumn (DCWV)

Misc: Square die cuts (Spellbinders), Button #5 Die cut (Sizzix), button, Apron Scallop punch (Fiskars)

Challenges:

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments - No Sentiment

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

Shelly's Images - Show Us What You Got

Stamp Insanity - Anything Goes

For Your Inspiration - Photo Inspiration

Squigglefly - Touchy, Feely

The Shabby Tea Room - Photo Inspiration and Polka Dots
Crafty Ann's - Scallops and/or Fancy borders
Digi's With Attitude! - Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy - 3 or more of your Favorite Embellishment (Buttons)
Poodles Parlor - Anything Goes

Come on along and have some fun with us this week at Delightful Inspirations.

~pat~

Flowers For You

2011-08-19T10:58:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday!

It's...

Designed2Delight's Free Image Challenge

Today's free image is "Every Flower"

If you did not play along last week and receive this image set in your inbox, you can purchase it here and play along to receive the next freebie. This digi is a Dollar Delight, so it’s only $1!!!

Here is my creation using this adorable digi...

"Every Flower"

This was the perfect image to print on Kraft card stock and color with my Prismacolor pencils. I have been wanting to try this technique for some time now. I love the way it turned out and I couldn't resist adding buttons to the center of the flowers. This would make a great Thank You card.

Stamps: Every Flower (Designed2Delight), Flowers2Share (The Stamps of Life)

Paper: Material Girl (Cosmo Cricket), Kraft, Black and Green card stock

Coloring: Prismacolor Pencils

Misc: Buttons and floss, Apron Scallop punch (Fiskars)

Challenges:

Do You Stack Up - Thank You

PaperCrafting Journey - Anything Goes

Stamp Insanity - Anything Goes

Creative Belli Blog - Gingham

Shopping Our Stash - Your Weakest Link (buttons)

Try It On Tuesday - Anything Goes

Tiffany Doodles - Kraft Krazy

The Kraft Journal Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Paper Creations Ink - Flowers

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

Doodle Dragon - Buttons
Cardmaidfairy's Digi Days Challenge - Buttons
Fussy and Fancy - 3 or More of Your Favorite Embellishment (buttons)
Jellypark Challenges - Favorite Embellishments

Come play along with us at Delightful Inspirations!

~pat~

Birthday Wishes

2011-08-18T16:26:00.000-05:00

"Cupcake Mouse"

Yummy! A pink frosted cupcake with lots of sparkly sprinkles. I love this D2D set, "Cupcake Mouse". I think that I say that a lot about all the D2D designs. This set includes a girl mouse and a boy mouse with a cupcake and 3 different sentiments, too! I love images that include a sentiment or 3. This is a quick, easy image to color and then on to the really fun part...designing the card. I will be back soon with the boy mouse image.

Stamps: Cupcake Mouse Digi (D2D)

Coloring: Copics

Paper: Destination Paradise Collection (Me & My Big Ideas), Trick or Treat Polka Dots (TPS)

Punches: Circle dies (Spellbinders) and Upper Crest Border (Fiskars)

Misc: Glitter (MS), Felt flower (Michael's)

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Ballerina Teddy

2011-08-16T16:45:00.001-05:00

"Ballerina Teddy"

Well, I am either late posting today or early for tomorrow. I want to think in a positive way and say that I am posting early for Wednesday. I have a list a mile long this week to try and get done and sneaking in some creative time has not been easy. I have actually had this image, "Ballerina Teddy" by Whimsy and Stars Studio colored up for about a week now and waiting to decide on which DP to use. I finally decided on a pattern from the Songbird Collection by My Mind's Eye (floral), Amber Autumn Collection by DCWV (embossed red) and Spook Tacular Collection by K & Company (orange/red polka dots). I am really liking the red, orange and yellow color combo. It feels very festive to me. I added some glitter to the ruffles on the skirt and the star wand. I cut out one of the flowers from the DP and added a felt button to the center and used it an an embellishment. I even added some gemstones to the tips of the crown. I don't seem to use my hoarded gemstone quite enough :(

If you like Mabelle's designs...you have another day or two to pick up a free one here on FB.

I sure am going to miss working as a designer with Mabelle's images, as this is my last month on the Whimsy and Stars Guest Design Team. You can be sure that I will continue to create with her adorable images :)

Challenges:
Bearly Mine - Bring on the Bling
Clear It Out - Glitter
Creative Craft World - For a Child
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Crafty Pad - Cute 'n' Girly
Crafty Ann's - Scallops or Fancy Borders
Fussy and Fancy - Use 3 or more of your favorite embellishment (gemstones)
Jellypark Challenges - Use your favorite embellishment (gemstones)
Wags 'n Whiskers - Sparkly

Happy Day to YOU!

~pat~

So Grateful

2011-08-12T06:49:00.000-05:00

Delightful Inspiration's

Free Digi Challenge

This week’s new image set is “Stitched Pumpkin.”

You may use any of the three images in this set for the challenge.

If you did not play along last week and receive this image set in your inbox, you can purchase it here and play along to receive the next freebie.

Here is my card:

Oh My Goodness...this image is so me! Awesome job, Faith! I absolutely love Autumn and all the smells and colors that come along with this wonderful season. I colored up my image using lots of fun fall colors and used DP by K & Company (Spook Tacular Collection). The sentiment is from SU!'s, "Cute Converse" set and punched with a MS tag punch.

Play along with us this week at Delightful Inspirations!

Happy Friday to YOU!

~pat~

Back to School Thanks

2011-08-10T06:59:00.002-05:00

"Back to School"

Another fun image from Whimsy & Stars Studio. Since school is just around the corner or in some cases, already started, I wanted to create a card using a school image. I have had the image colored for a couple of weeks now and was wanting to get it made into a card. Sometimes there is just not enough creating hours in a day!! I used DP from the Amber Autumn stack by DCWV and Homework by Cosmo Cricket. I made the lil' chalkboards with black cardstock and a white gel pen. The "thanks" sentiment is from the SU! set, Three Thoughts, stamped with white ink to get the chalk effect. Just a little paperclip with some ribbon was the finishing touch.

Challenges:
Celebrate the Occasion - Back to School
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges - School Time
Heart Song Inspirations - Back to School
My Sheri Crafts - Back to School
Crafty Catz - Back to School
Floweret - School
Passionately Artistic - Back to School Party

Wonderful Wednesday to YOU!

~pat~

Whimsy & Stars Studio FB Page

2011-08-09T15:42:00.000-05:00

Join the fun! Join the Whimsy & Stars Studio Facebook Group :)

http://www.facebook.com/groups/whimsyandstars/

Soon our members will have access to special freebies and other wonderful events. Invite your friends and share the news!!!

This is a FB page that you will absolutely love!

~pat~

Coffee Girl

2011-08-08T07:40:00.004-05:00

"Coffee Girl"

Lots of dots, checks and stripes. I am loving this image, "Coffee Girl" and the colors that I ended up with. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Whimsy and Star Studio Guest Design Team and totally honored to have given the opportunity to work with Mabelle's original designs.

The DP is from the Sweet Nectar collection by K & Company. The sentiment is from the stamp set, Coffee Cafe by TPC Studio. I used a white gel pen to add all the white dots to the image. It's the little things that add so much to the image after coloring and I need to remember to used my white gel pen more often :)

Challenges:
Card Cupids - Buttons and/or Ribbons
Sentimental Sunday - Flowers (and a sentiment)
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Forgotten Stash (white gel pen & polka dot button)
Cupcake Inspirations - Photo Inspiration
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Sassy Studio Designs - Let's Get Sentimental
Cooking It Up with Katie - Show me your new favorite old thing/technique
(new-image, old-gel pen, favorite-crocheted flower)
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky - Friendship
For Fun Challenges - Anything Goes
Kelley Kid's Challenge - Anything Goes
365 Cards - Cheer Someone Up
Truly Scrumptious - Buttons and Bows
Incy Wincy Designs - Something Old (the button and the ribbon), Something New(the image)
Karen's Doodles - Buttons and Bows
KB Cute Monday - Anything Goes using a Digi
Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Magnificent Monday to YOU!
~pat~

"Fore" You

2011-08-06T06:00:00.003-05:00

***Note to self...check to make sure preposted post really did post as scheduled!

"AVK Golf - Golf Bag"

I have had this image from Bugaboo ready to be made into a card for some time now. This was the perfect image for a "guy" card. The bugaboo images are so cute and so easy to color. I kept it on the simple side...errr...meaning, no ribbons or frilly anything. The DP is from the My Mind's Eye Lil' Robots collection, Laser Lines. The colors of the stripes matched perfectly to my colored image. I don't know about you but I never pick my DP until after I have colored my image. Sometimes that can be quite the challenge! I added a piece of green that was embossed with the Argyle embossing folder. I used the Tiny Bubbles embossing folder and a circle punch to make some golf balls. I generated the sentiment on the computer and make it into a little flag. I have been on a roll lately with "guy" cards. Maybe I better make a few more while the mojo is flowing.

I even finished off the inside...

Confession to make...this card didn't quite make it on time, so it is getting to it's destination a little late.

Challenges:
Card Makin' Mamas - Happy Birthday
Fabulous Friday Challenge - Color in an Image
Stamp Something - Use a Digi
Art Impressions Stamps - One for the Boys
Party Time Tuesday's - Birthdays
Top Tip Tuesday - Blue, Green, Brown
Cards for Men - Clean & Simple
Catch The Bug - Anything Goes

Sunny Saturday to YOU!

~pat~

D2D's August FREE Stamp of the Month

2011-08-05T07:00:00.000-05:00

It’s Delightful Inspiration's first challenge of the month, so this freebie is for you to grab!

“Cupcake Mouse”

Too absolutely cute! I will be posting my card soon.

Play along with us and post your creation before next Friday and you will receive the next FREEBIE in your inbox. It's a monthly progressive challenge. Great way to add to your digi collection and have some fun, too!

Fun Friday Wishes to YOU!

~pat~

Love for the Beach

2011-08-02T06:34:00.002-05:00

"Beach Love"

Now this is a fun image...the beach, a pail and lots of hearts. Beach Love is from D2D and it just screamed fun, summer colors. After coloring and die cutting, I inked the edges and added some Enamel Accents to the scallop layer. The blue DP is "lil' Robots from My Mind's Eye and the sand is from The Paper Studio. I generated the sentiment on the computer and added a little sticker from K & Company.

I even finished off the inside...

Challenges:
The Crazy Challenge - The Sun is Out
Critter Sketch Challenge - Summer Fun
Paper Playtime - Summer
Paper Pretties - Lazy Days of Summer
Stamp-n-Doodle - At the Beach
Stamping Scrapping Challenge - Summer Fun
There She Goes - Summer
Creative Inspirations - Summer
Pile It On - Stay Cool
Craft Your Days Away - Summertime
ECP Challenges - Summer
Just Some Lines - Outdoors/Summer Colors
Crafty Ann's - Summertime
Fairy Tale - Summer, Sun and Sunshine
If The Shoe Fits... Scrap it - Summer
Crafty Purple Frog - Take a Dip
Crafty Sentiments - Polka Dots
Delightful Challenges - Dog Days of Summer
Little Miss Muffet - Summer
Crafting for all Seasons - Beach/Ocean
Divas by Design - Summer is Here

Sunshine & Smiles to YOU today!

~pat~

Another Pink Birthday

2011-08-01T07:31:00.001-05:00

"Rosie Ballerina"

Another pink birthday card. Here is my very "girly" take on Rosie Ballerina by Whimsy & Stars Studio. I love gingham and the color pink, so this DP by The Paper Studio was perfect for this image. I added a strip of DP by American Crafts, I Heart You and a punched strip from the MS, Trellis Deep Edge punch. I didn't want to cover up the hearts, so I used some sheer white ribbon with the addition of a pink button. The sentiment is from PTI and embellished with three dimensional heart stickers. I am working on getting my stash of birthday cards stocked for upcoming birthdays.

Challenges:
Truly Scrumptious - Buttons and Bows
Scrapbook Sisters - Happy Birthday
Little Darlings Challenges - Girly
Crafts and Me - Ribbon
Cupcake Craftroom - Soft and Sweet
Hooked on Craft Challenges - Cute and Cuddly
Card Cupids - Birthday

Sunshine smiles to you!

~pat~

Cupcake & Roses Birthday Wishes

2011-07-30T07:17:00.002-05:00

Delightful Inspirations Saturday Challenge

Buttons, Buttons, Buttons...

"Cupcake and Roses"

Who could wish for more on a birthday than a yummy, delicious cupcake and some roses? Well, I altered the image, "Cupcake and Roses" by D2D and added some felt flowers of some sort, not really roses, but I will take fresh flowers of any variety, any day of the year. The challenge was to use at least 3 buttons and I think I surpassed by a couple more. I do believe that this is the most buttons that I have ever put on a card. I have had this "Cupcake" DP by The Paper Studio for some time now and that ended up being my inspiration for the pink/brown color combo. The felt flowers are from SU! and it seems the more I use the more they multiply. Let's just say that I have gotten my money's worth from that purchase. The sentiment is from Heidi Grace, stamped with brown ink. Oh, and lets not forget the chunky, glittery goodness on the icing!

**If you play along with the Delightful Inspiration's Monthly Progressive Challenge, I have some good news for you this week. It's been quite a busy week for Faith and since there isn't a new image, she is allowing everyone that played along last week to pick an image of their choice. This week's challenge will be to use any D2D image. How great is that??

Challenges:
Die Cuttin' Divas - Sweet Treats
Top Tip Tuesday - Make it Girlie
KB Cute Monday - Food and Beverage
Stamps R Us - Happy Birthday

Come have some fun and play along with us for a chance to win a great prize.

~pat~

Boy Birthday

2011-07-29T06:54:00.002-05:00

"Boy Bear"

I have been spoiled by 2 granddaughters and used to making "girly" cards and frilly stuff. Now that I have a grandson, I need to get in the groove to make "boy" cards and non-frilly stuff. I have had this darling image by Bugaboo sitting on my workspace colored and waiting to be made into a card. Yesterday was the day and I tried to keep within the "boy" guidelines...no frilly anything or big fluffy bows. I think, it all worked out just fine. Since, I always struggle with birthday cards for boys, this will fit the bill, perfectly. I used some star paper from the All About Boys stack by DCWV and the Numbers embossing folder by Provo Craft. The sentiment is a stamp by Heide Grace, punched with the Ticket Corner punch by SU! A red star and a blue brad finish off this "boyish" card.

Challenges:
Totally Gojuss - Punch or Die Cut
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
The Crafty Pad - Embossing, heat or dry
The Corrosive Challenges - All About Kids
Cooking It Up with Katie - Colors of your Flag/Something your country is known for
Papercraft Star - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Sisters - Happy Birthday
Bearly Mine - Tag You're It
Clear It Out - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew - Animal Antics
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT - Summer Birthdays
Use It Tuesday - Use 2 Hoarded Supplies (brad and digi image)
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - Anything Goes
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Stamps R Us - Happy Birthday

Wonderful Weekend Wishes to YOU!

~pat~

It's a Rosie Kind of Day

2011-07-27T06:30:00.000-05:00

"Rosie Posie"

Happy Wednesday! It's a Rosie Posie kind of day...well, in card creations anyway. Another cutie patootie by Mabelle from Whimsy & Stars Studio. I am loving the color combo that I used for this card. Luckily after coloring Rosie Posie, I had some DP that matched. That is not always the case :(...and you would think with all the DP that I have hoarded, that would NEVER be the case. Both DP's are from DCWV (Citrus Stack & Amber Autumn). A big orange polka dot bow and a blue button was the finishing touch.

Warm Wednesday Wishes to YOU!

~pat~

You're So Sweet

2011-07-26T06:41:00.000-05:00

"Strawberries"

Such a sweet image by Designed2Delight and if you have been playing along all month, this was one of the "Stamps of the Month" freebies. I am a berry kind of person, the strange kind of girl that would choose berries over chocolate any day :). So how could I not create with this sweet image?!! There is something about gingham that reminds me of summertime and the green gingham paper from Hobby Lobby matched perfectly with Imaginice's, Flower Trails DP. The sentiment from Fiskar's, Cupcakes and More was spot on for this image. I layered a white prima flower, a punch from SU! and a yellow brad as an accent. 3 sweet, little pearls finish off my card.

I hope you have a sweet day!

~pat~

D2D July Week 3 - Christmas in July

2011-07-23T11:58:00.001-05:00

Delightful Inspirations Free Stamp of the Month Challenge

This week’s new image is “Christmas Snowman.”

If you did not play along last week and didn't receive this image set in your inbox, you can purchase it here and play along to receive the next freebie.

“Christmas Snowman Joy”

…and “Christmas Snowman” (without the word “Joy” at the bottom)

I will be back later with my sample and I hope you will come and play along with us this week :)

~pat~

D2D's Saturday Challenge

2011-07-20T06:00:00.010-05:00

Let's Go To The Beach

This week's challenge is hosted by Kim.

What a great theme for the middle of July.

Here is my take on the theme...

"Tropical Christmas"

I could handle a week or two at the beach right now. Anywhere with water to cool off would work for me. I chose one of the images from the Tropical Christmas set by D2D. The coloring was done with my Copic markers. I finally broke down and bought some refills for my Copic markers. Not too cool when you have expensive markers that are running out of ink :(. I used some DP from My Mind's Eye (Summer Song) and some cork for the sand. The sentiment sticker is from K & Company.

I hope you have a little getaway planned for sometime this summer.

~pat~

New Home

2011-07-19T06:25:00.000-05:00

Thanks so much for all your sweet comments about my published card. I enjoy sharing my love for card making with all of you and I have the best followers :)

"Home"

I am loving this "home" image by Whimsy & Stars Studio. What a perfect design for someone that has just moved into a new home. I colored up the image, cut it out with my circle die cuts, added the picket fence (MS) and a SU! sentiment (Everyday Celebrations). I used DP from My Mind's Eye (Be Loved) and DCWV (The Guy Stack). This will be going postal soon for someone special that moved into a new home.

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Published :)

2011-07-12T14:38:00.002-05:00

I am sooo....excited that one of my cards was chosen to be published in the September issue of CardMaker magazine. I haven't been published very many times, but I have a feeling that no matter how many times it happens, you always get the wonderful feeling that I am feeling right now. The UPS man just dropped off a big envelope that contained the published card and 2 issues of CardMaker magazine.

Here is my winning card....

"Apple a Day" by Designed 2 Delight

My card is on page 46.

I really needed this about right now. It has been a rough couple of weeks and hopefully things will start to look up again.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Pat

Summer Bug

2011-06-24T06:00:00.001-05:00

"Mimi Bug Summer"

Another sweet Whimsy and Stars Studio Summertime image. The whole Mimi Bug line is so irresistible. They are all so sweet and versatile. I did something a little different on this card. I stamped alot of random flowers on the background and added glossy accents to the centers giving them some shine. Glossy accent were added to Mimi's wings. I love Mimi Bug in her pink and purple sundress...so girly :)

TGIF to You!

~pat~

Vase of Love

2011-06-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

Delightful Inspiration
Challenge - Orange and Pink
Host - Peggy

"Fresh Cut"

I am loving this darling vase of flowers and hearts. I like to think of it as a vase of love. This is the Freebie Friday image for the monthly progressive challenge at Delightful Inspiration. You can still get the image here and join in the fun. I am also, doing the Delightful Inspiration's Saturday Challenge, which happen to be a color challenge this week. Orange and Pink...love the combo! I added pink pearls to the center of the flowers and used some Summer Song DP by My Mind's Eye. The tiny sentiment is from SU!'s Cute Converse set. Hopefully this bright and cheery card will brighten up someone special's day.

A day full of love from me to you!

~pat~

Welcome Little One

2011-06-20T06:00:00.002-05:00

Another sweet, new image from Whimsy and Stars Studio...

"Pod Baby"

Sweet, sweet, sweet....I am loving this little sweet pea and just by changing the colors, you can make it for a boy or a girl. This was a quick and easy image to color. I make a frame with my die cuts and used some DP from The Guy Stack by DCWV. The sentiment is from an older SU! set, Rivets.

Stay tuned for more of the new Summertime images by Whimsy and Stars Studio. Mabelle is the best!

I will be in St. Louis visiting my new grandson all week. Will have lots of photos when I return. I am preposting and hopefully everything will go as scheduled with Blogger.

~pat~

Sunny Days

2011-06-18T06:00:00.027-05:00

Today's the big day....

The NEW Whimsy and Stars Studio Summertime Images are here!

"Girl Floaty"

I am showcasing one of the most adorable Summertime images from Whimsy and Stars Studio, Girl Floaty. I am absoluely loving this image and it just screams....beach or pool. I used DP from the All About Boys and Celebration stacks from DCWV. The Blue DP with the tiny fish was perfect for my "water". The sun, bucket and shovel stickers are from K & CO. Loving the pretend sand that is made from cork.

Challenges:

Totally Papercrafts - Die Cuts and Punches

AiFactory - Summer Fun

Paper Play - At the Beach

Crafting for all Seasons - Summer

For Fun Challenges - Summer or Bright Colors

The Paper Shelter - Punches and Dies

A Spoonful of Sugar - Splish Splash

Anything Goes Challenge - Here Comes Summer

Wishing you a sunny day!

~pat~

One More Day...

2011-06-17T09:10:00.000-05:00

One more day until the new Summertime images are released at Whimsy and Stars Studio. They are sooo....CUTE and SUMMERY!!

Here is a little sneak peek.

I hope you will check in tomorrow to see the finished cards.

TGIF to You!

~pat~

Birthday Bouquet

2011-06-15T06:00:00.003-05:00

Some great news...

On to my latest creation from Whimsy & Stars Studio...

"Mimi Bug Gardener"

I hope you are enjoying all the different Mimi Bug images. They are all so cute and I can't get enough of them! I glittered the flowers and Mimi's wings. The DP is from the Summer Song collection by My Mind's Eye and the sentiment is from Hero Arts.

Challenges:
The Cheerful Stamp Pad - Things with Wings
Creative Stamp Friends - Birthday
Kaboodle Doodles - Floral Showcase
Stamps R Us - 1,2,3 Recipe
There's Magic In The Air - Pick 2 (I chose flowers and die cuts)
Woodware USA - Happy Birthday
Totally Gorjuss - Flower Power
Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Something Punched
Crafty Sentiments - Add Some Sparkle

Can't wait to see all my flowers in full bloom this summer.

Have a beautiful day!

~pat~

Goin' Buggy

2011-06-11T10:27:00.001-05:00

Delightful Inspirations Saturday Challenge

Theme: Goin' Buggy (Use a bug image, bonus use your Cricut or Cuttlebug)

DT Host : Kris Breach

"Ladybug Balancing Act"

I went a little "buggy" with my card today. I used the "Ladybug Balancing Act" from D2D and used my Cuttlebug to emboss the yellow card stock and die cut my image. I added a little orange felt button to the center of the flower. The DP in from the Black & White collection by Making Memories. The image was colored up with Copics, Glossy Accents added to the ladybug dots and I sponged ink around the edge of the image with the die cut still in place. The sentiment is from the Cute Converse set by SU!

So grateful for all my friends...real and online. Your comments always make me smile :)

Come and play along with us at Delightful Inspirations and show us how you go "buggy".

Challenges:
Totally Papercrafts - Summer
Paper Pretties - Summer
A Spoonful of Sugar - Summer (Colours, images, etc)
Digital Tuesday - In the Garden/Outdoors
KB Cute Monday - Use Bright Colours
Corrosive Challenge - Summer Colours
Crafty Ho's - Summer, Let the Fun Begin

~pat~

Feel Better Soon

2011-06-09T09:46:00.001-05:00

"Feel Better Soon"

Another adorable image from Whimsy & Stars Studio. Wouldn't it be great to cure any illness with a really big band-aid? When my children were little, a band-aid was a cure-all whether it was a real or "pretend" ouchie...LOL. The DP is from Peebles Treehouse and the sentiment stamp is from Hampton Arts.

I have so many colored images that need to be made into a card or something creative and this happens to be one of them. I think, I am on a roll this week, getting all those images made into cards, finally!

A great image to have on hand when someone you know is a little under the weather.

Challenges:

Shopping Our Stash - UFO (Un-Finished Objects)

The Cheerful Stamp Pad - Special Reason

Crafty Emma - Clean & Simple

Thanks for stopping by today!

~pat~

Tropical Father's Day

2011-06-08T06:00:00.005-05:00

Delightful Inspirations Saturday Challenge Reminder

Theme: Masculine - No Flowers

"Tropical Christmas"

The Tropical Christmas set comes with 3 different images, 2 tropical Christmas images and the one I used today. It relaxes me just looking at this card. If it's going to be this hot...high 90's, I want to be on a beautiful beach somewhere relaxing and feeling the ocean breeze. I used some embossed paper from The Guy Stack by DCWV. Keeping the card on the masculine side, I just added some layered buttons.

You still have a few days left to play along with us.

Challenges:
Deep Ocean Challenge - Anything Goes/Use a Sea Image
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - All about the Males
Bows and Berries - Masculine
The Crazy Challenge - Father's Day
Lexi's Creations - Father's Day/Man's Card
There's Magic in the Air - Masculine
Woodware USA - Masculine
Come and Get It Challenges - Father's Day
Creative Inspirations - Father's Day or Card for Dad
Creative Inspirations Paint - Dad or Special Male
Here Come the Boys - Father's Day/Hubby/Partner
Craft Your Days Away - Father's Day/Special Man
ECP Challenges - For Dad
Fussy and Fancy - Card for Man/Boy
Paper Cutz - Beach or Travel
Simply Create - Father's Day
Stamp Man - Boys and Men
Meljens Designs - Coastal Fun
Some Odd Girl - Manly
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Father's Day/Masculine
Whimsie Wednesday Challenge - Father's Day
Crafting For All Seasons - Father's Day
The House That Stamps Built - Father's Day plus texture
Sisterhood of Crafters - Celebrating Dad/Man in your life
The Paper Variety - For the Guys

Have a cool, relaxing day!

~pat~

Sunflower Thanks

2011-06-07T13:06:00.002-05:00

I have another Mimi Bug for you today...

"Mimi Bug Sunflower"

This is another image from the Spring Collection by Whimsy & Stars Studio. I can hardly wait for the Summer Collection of cute images to be released. I used some paper scraps from the "Good Morning Sunshine" collection by SU! I added mini brads to the antennas and Glossy Accents to the wings.

A great big WELCOME to the 5 new talented designers that joined us on the Whimsy & Stars Summertime design team. It's going to be a fun summer!!

Challenges:
Digital Tuesday - In the Garden/Outdoors
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
I Did It Creations - Hats
Paper Sundaes - Sentiments from the Heart
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Mark's Finest Papers - Flowers
Annabelle Stamps - Olive, Lemon & Chocolate
Card Makin' Mamas - Use up your scraps
Stamp Something - Use a digi
Charisma Cardz - Something that Flies
Cute Card Thursday - Embellish your main image

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Birthday Bug

2011-06-02T06:00:00.002-05:00

If this isn't the cutest little birthday bug...

"Mimi Bug Birthday"

Another adorable image from Whimsy & Stars Studio. So much fun to color up and create with. Lots of glitter on the cupcake, wings and flowers. Now I am ready for an upcoming birthday.

Challenges:
Charisma Cardz - Something that Flies
Cute Card Thursday - Embellish your main Image
Pixie Dust Studio - Create all of your own Embellishments
Digistamps 4 Joy - Wings
My Mum's Craft Shop - Things with Wings
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Make your own embellishments
Ooh La La Creations - Happy Birthday
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Cupcakes
Gingerloft Challenges - Tie a Yellow Ribbon
Scrappy Frogs - Birthdays
Pile It On - Sprinkles
Allsorts - Things with Wings
Elephantastic - Birthday/Party
Send A Smile 4 Kids - Sweet Treats

Happy Wednesday to you!

~pat~

CCAYR June Challenge

2011-06-01T06:00:00.006-05:00

Christmas Card All Year Round

June Challenge: Anything Goes

"Mitten" Dollar Delight by D2D

Lots of red...gingham, polka dots and embossed snowflakes and kraft card stock.

The CCAYR is looking for some new design team members. They are a "once a month" challenge blog.

Challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - String or Twine
Corrosive Challenge - Christmas
Christmas Card Challenge - Snowflakes

Happy June to you!

~pat~

Dance in the Rain

2011-05-31T06:00:00.003-05:00

I feel like this card sums up my life...

"Dancing Mice"

Since I feel like I am always trying to weather another "storm" in my life, I need to learn to just dance in the rain. Sorry for the lack of posts lately and I have no real excuse other than life seems to get in the way of my creativity sometimes and leaves me with lack of creativity. I dislike it when that happens :(

The image is an older one from Designed2Delight. I have had it printed out for some time and wanting to make it into a card.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - Use a Sentiment
Crafting for all Seasons - Anything Goes
Paper Play - Blossoms and Blooms
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes/Your Favourite
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Color Challenge
KB Cute Monday - Anything Goes

I hope you had a fun and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

~pat~

Happy Memorial Day

2011-05-30T09:55:00.001-05:00

Remembering our brave soldiers who fell so we could have freedom.

Prayer for their families who live with this loss every day throughout the year.

God bless you and your families!

~pat~

Homemade Flowers

2011-05-18T06:00:00.003-05:00

Homemade Flowers is the Saturday Challenge over at Delightful Inspirations hosted by DT member, Kathy Curry.

You still have a few day left to play along.

You can go and check out this post for some great inspiration.

"Neighbors"

I made a crocheted flower with a button added to the center.

The patterned paper is Summer Song Collection by My Mind's Eye.

Challenges:

Clear It Out Tuesday - Use Colouring Mediums

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT - Use the color Orange

Papertake Weekly - Bloom & Grow

Craft Your Passion - Cutie Patooties

Crazy Challenge - Green & Pink

Cupcake Craft - In the Garden

KB Cute Monday - Anything Goes using a Digi

Lexi's Creations - Spots and/or Stripes

Catch The Bug - Polka Dots & Stripes

Crafty Creations - A flower, patterned paper and ribbon

Fab 'n' Funky - Make your own Blooms

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Happy Father's Day

2011-05-17T06:00:00.027-05:00

Have you ever made a card and everything just fell into place and turned out better than you ever expected? Well, I am not the best at "guy cards", but I have to say that this has to be the best "guy card" I have ever created. I absolutely love this "Quiet Sunset" digi by D2D and couldn't wait to color it up with my colored pencils and gamisol. I did use Copics on the boat. How about that great "woodgrain technique" that I learned today on Stamp TV? Awesome and so masculine!! I knew it would be perfect for this card. I added some eyelets and jute since I knew I could add any bows or flowers. I hope this will give you some inspiration for Father's Day next month.

Challenges:

Cards For Men - Someone Special

My Partner In Crafting Crime - Jute, Twine or String

Stamps R Us - Goin' Digital

Stamp Something - Anything Goes

AiFactory - Nature Walk

Rainbow Lady's - Let's Feel It

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Divas By Design - Anything Goes

Digistamps 4 Joy - It's a Celebration

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Ballerina Teddy

2011-05-14T08:34:00.000-05:00

**Thanks for all congrats for my new grandson....You are all the sweetest!**

Yea....Blogger is back up and running great :)

I am showcasing another one of Mabelle's (Whimsy & Stars Studio) new Spring images. You can go to Mabelle's Etsy shop and check out all of her adorable images. I couldn't resist coloring up this cute little ballerina and making her into a card for someone sweet. I added glitter to the skirt, the star on the wand and some chunky glitter around the star wand. I made my own homemade flower using a flower die cut, a pink felt button, a white button and a pink pearl. The flower die cut was embossed with a swiss dot embossing folder.

There are more ideas for the new images here.

Image: Ballerina Teddy (Whimsy & Stars Studio)

Paper: Valentine Pack (K & Co.)

Coloring: Copics

Misc: Lattice deep edge punch (MS), Rectangle & flower die cuts (Spellbinders), pearls and buttons.

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Three For You

2011-05-11T08:04:00.002-05:00

**YIKES...After the problems with blogger...I seem to have lost my challenge links on this post, If you are visiting because I entered this card into a challenge, I do apologize.***

First, I want to shout out a big CONGRATULATIONS to Penny (luvs 2 Paint & Create) for winning the "Windsong" digi during the Mother's Day Weekend Blog Hop. I can't thank all of you enough for all your sweet comments and I do hope that I was able to give you a little bit of inspiration.

Second, I become a grandma again on Saturday...My 1st grandson was born (I already have 2 granddaughters) and it was the best Mother's Day gift I have ever received. I can't wait to go visit and give him lots of love. Congrats to my son, Chris and his wife Erin!!

Now, thanks for being so patient, here is my card.

I used a freebie, "Three for You", that I picked up from Tiddy Inks some time ago and have had it colored and waiting to be made into a card. It's kind of a modern looking image and I wanted to keep the card simple, clean and modern looking. I did my three button layering that I seem to like so much lately and added Glossy Accents to the stripes on the yellow/blue vase and orange polka dots on the blue vase. The centers of each flower have a mini brad added. Once, I figured out what direction I was going with this card, it ended up being pretty quick to finish.

Since I am feeling so blessed this week, I am going to give away a set of my note cards from this post to one lucky commenter. It's a set of 6 note cards with envelopes included. You can keep them for yourself or they would make a great gift for someone.

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Whimsy & Stars New Spring Digi Stamp Collection

2011-05-09T06:00:00.003-05:00

(From April 28 to May 31, 2011)

With the purchase $6.00 or more from the Whimsy & Stars

Etsy store you will receive this cutie digi stamp.

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I made a card using the new "Cups of Kindness" digital stamp.

Such a cute set of tea cups. This was one of my Mother's Day cards. You can go to the Whimsy & Stars Etsy shop and check out all the new releases. They are all adorable and you will want them all! :) Stop by the Whimsy & Stars blog to see some great designs by the design team using the new Spring Digi Stamp Collection.

Paper: Itsy Bitsy Baby Girl Stack (K & Co.)
Image: Cups of Kindness (Whimsy & Stars)
Coloring: Copics
Misc: Polka dot grograin ribbon, buttons, oval die cuts, scallop edge punch and Glossy Accents.

Challenges:
Card Cupids - Flowers
Crazy4Challenges - Flowers
Word Play Weekend Challenge - Flowers
Do You Stack Up - Purple
Sassy Studio Designs - Handmade Flowers
Shelly's Images - Sugar & Spice, Girly & Sweet
For Fun Challenges - Lots of Flowers
Clear It Out Tuesday - Ribbon Trim

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Designed2Delight Mother's Day Blog Hop

2011-05-06T09:00:00.010-05:00

Welcome to the Designed2Delight Mother's Day Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from Michelle's blog. If not, you will want to start at the beginning and check out all the wonderful Mother's Day card and gift ideas along the way. Make sure and leave a comment at each stop for a chance to win some great D2D digital stamps.

I used the "Whimsy Flowers" image from the "Willow Whimsy" set. This is a very versatile image that can be used for so many different occasions and the whole set is a great value. I used various patterned papers from the Citrus Stack by DCWV and colored my flowers to match. I added a polka dot ribbon, a big button and a little tag with a sentiment that I generated on the computer.

I, also made a gift set of cards using the "Whimsy Flowers" image again.

The set contains 6 cards using the same image in 6 different colors and with 6 different sentiments from PTI. I made the little pot/vase for the flowers with half of an embossed oval die cut. I will wrap the cards and envelopes with a pieces of sheer white ribbon. Who can't use a set of all occasion cards to have on hand?

Please leave a comment for me to be entered into winning this great digital image, "Windsong".

This is a great image to use for your upcoming Father's Day creations. The Designed2Delight Mother's Day Blog Hop is open for comments until midnight on Sunday (May 8th). You have one more stop... Here.
There is lots of fun going on this weekend over at Delightful Inspirations. Don't forget to pick up your FREE image, "Pail of Flowers" and join us in the challenge this week.

Good luck and Happy Mother's Day!

~pat~

MIA

2011-05-02T08:31:00.000-05:00

Just to let all my followers know that I am back after a very scary few days. We were part of the tornado that ripped through the state of Alabama and left a lot of damage and devastation. We were without power since last Wednesday and had no phone service (home or cell) and no internet service. Everything was restored for us on Sunday and now I have a lot of catching up to do. I am blessed that no one I know was hurt in the tornados. I pray and my heart is heavy for all the families across the south that weren't so lucky. I will be back soon with a new card post.

Easter Blessings

2011-04-24T07:11:00.000-05:00

Easter Blessings to you and yours!

Image: Easter Basket Bunny (Whimsy & Stars Studio)
Paper: Lt Polka on Cream (The Paper Studio)
Coloring: Copics

~pat~

Bullfrogs and Butterflies

2011-04-22T07:47:00.001-05:00

It's Friday and that means a new Progressive Challenge Freebie from Delightful Inspiration by D2D. It's another cute one, "Bullfrogs and Butterflies". A very versatile image that could be used for birthday, thank you, thinking of you, Mother's Day and for so many more different occasions. It comes with 3 different sentiments and some flowers, too.

I colored up my images with Copic markers. I used some patterned paper from the Summer Song Stack by My Mind's Eye, highlighting the orange with a deep edge punch by Martha Stewart. I added some buttons and brads to the center of the flowers and a big pink bow finished off my "Springy" card.

If you didn't play along with us last week at Delightful Inspirations and would love to have this image, you can find it here. Check out more designs over at Card Ideas.

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

Happy Birthday With All of My Heart

2011-04-19T06:00:00.024-05:00

Today is the day that Mabelle from Whimsy & Stars Studio is releasing one of her new digi designs, "With All Of My Heart" and it is now available for purchase in her Etsy shop. It's the perfect image for Mother's Day.

I colored my in with my Copic markers and stamped a little sentiment on the heart. I went with an orange, red and yellow theme and made mine into a birthday card. You can never have too many birthday cards. I added a big grograin bow that was embellished with an orange felt flower and a red button. The patterned paper is from the Citrus Stack by DCWV. Make sure to hop on over to the Whimsy & Stars blog and check out all the other design team cards using this new, adorable image. Make sure and mark your calendars for April 28th ...that is the big day that Mabelle will release her brand new digi stamp collection.

Challenges;

Craft Your Passion - You've Been Spotted (use dots)

Incy Wincy Designs - Bold & Bright

Stamp With Fun - Birthday

Paper Cutz - Buttons & Bows

DYSU - Scallops

Pixie Dust Studio - Say It Out Loud (use a sentiment)

Crafts and Me - Ribbon

Fab 'n' Funky - Spotty & Dotty

Freshly Brewed - Cute & Sweet

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~