Happy 1st Anniversary

"I have found the one whom my soul loves"

~ Song of Solomon 3:4 ~

One year ago today, I married my best friend.  

Happy 1st Anniversary to my wonderful husband.  This last year has been a wonderful journey full of fun, laughter and lots of smiles.

~pat~

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Designed2Delight April Reveal and Blog Hop

Welcome to the Designed2Delight
April Reveal and Blog Hop.

You should have arrived here from the creative Michelle P's Blog.  She always comes up with the most creative inspirations.

If not, you will want to start at the beginning.

* All new release images will be 20% for 3 days--sale ending at 7AM Monday, April 23rd.

* I will be giving a New Release image away to someone that leaves a comment on my blog.  I will choose the winner on Monday, April 23rd at 7 AM (EST).

 "Garden Fence"


What a cute garden scene!  I love all things gardening :)  I can never have enough birthday cards, but this would also make a great Happy Mother's Day card.  Pretty simple...colored the image, added DP and ribbon, some punched edge and a crocheted flower/button combo.



I used one other new image...

 "Dottie and Friends"

What a cutie little Dottie!  I love the ladybugs, the flowers and the polka dots on her skirt and headband. I was originally going for a Spring Theme with this image, but ended up with a whole different look with the houndstooth DP and black ribbon/bow.  I colored the polka dots with my black glaze pen and added some shimmer to the heart on the flower and the bee's wings and trail with my Stardust gel pen.  Dottie is so sweet and reminds me of my darling granddaughter, Claire.

Your next stop is sweet Kathy's blog. She will wow us with her designs!

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a free digi!

Sunshine and Happy Hopping to You!

~pat~

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ladybug Polka Dots

Same image as yesterday and still working with Kraft card stock, but a little different design.

"ladybugs"

Keeping it clean and simple.  I used my copic markers this time instead of colored pencils to add color to the image.  I added a much hoarded piece of hardware from SU! with a piece of "ladybug ribbon" attached.  Because the ribbon is red with black dots, it reminds me of ladybugs.  I have tons of metal hardware that is sitting unloved and it's time to start adding them to my projects!  Since I reorganized my craft room, I can finally find all those hoarded items.  That's a good thing!!

Recipe:

Stamps - Ladybugs (D2D)

Paper - Black and White Polka Dots (The Paper Studio), White, Red and Kraft card stock

Coloring - Copics

Misc - Rectangle dies (Spellbinders), Metal hardware (SU!), ribbon

Challenges for my card:

Freshly Brewed - Dots

My Mum's Craft Shop - Use a Digi

Bearly Mine - Dots

Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - Anything Goes 

Scrappy Frogs - Seeing Spots

2 Sisters - Spots and Dots

Crafty Emma - Kolouring on Kraft

Just Some Lines - Spring Cleaning (metal hardware, ribbon, all papers)

Sunshine and Smiles to You!

~pat~ 

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Designed2Delight March Reveal and Blog Hop

Welcome to the Designed2Delight 
March Reveal and Blog Hop.

You should have arrived here from Debbie's Blog.  She started us off with some great Spring inspiration.

If not, you will want to start at the beginning.

* All new release images will be 20% for 3 days--sale ending at 7      AM Friday, March 23.

* I will be giving a New Release image away to someone that leaves a comment on my blog.  I will choose the winner on Friday, March 23 at 7 AM (EST).

I used the new March image, Ladybugs.

 I used the printing on Kraft card stock and coloring with colored pencils technique.  Simple card with some embellishments.

 

I went a little more detailed on this cards and also, used  a piece of the Pure Love striped DP by Designed2Delight.  A lot more detail on this card. 

My third and last card is a very simple card.  Again, I printed the ladybugs image and the sentiment (included with the new "Drenched" set) on Kraft card stock and colored again with colored pencils.  I finished the card with some flower brads.

I hope that I was able to inspire you and show you that one image can be used in a variety of different styles. Faith will be offering 20% off the new March releases until Friday morning (7am EST).

Your next stop is Peggy.  She is sure to wow us with her designs!
Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a free digi!

Sunshine and Happy Hopping to You!

~pat~

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Designed2Delight February Reveal/Blog Hop

 Welcome to the Designed2Delight February Reveal/Blog Hop! 

Here are all the details that you will want to know.

* All new release images will be 20% for 3 days--sale ending at 7      AM Thursday, Feb. 23.

* Faith will be giving away (2) $5 Gift Vouchers. Contest will end   on Wednesday night at 11:59 pm EST. You just need to leave a comment on the D2D blog hop post.

* I will be giving a New Release image away to someone that leaves a comment on my blog, you may do that. :)  I will choose the winner on Thursday, February 23 at 7 AM (EST).

You should have arrived here from the sweet and talented, Kathy.
If not, here is the correct order of the Blog Hop.

 D2D Blog (Start here)

 Peggy

 Debbie

 Michelle P.

 Kathy

 You are here ---------->Pat

 Michelle H.

 Katie
D2D Blog

On to the new designs...

 "Easter Egg Tulips"

"Quilted Pail of Flowers"

"Spring Fetch"

There are 7 new designs in all.  Be sure and visit each blog and don't forget to leave us some love for you chance to win some great digi's.

Your next stop is the wonderful and talented, Michelle H.

Smiles to You!

~pat~

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Designed2Delight January Reveal Blog Hop

 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~

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New Home

"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~ 

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Ballerina Teddy

"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~

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It's a Rosie Kind of Day

"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~

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D2D's Saturday Challenge

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~

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New Home

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~

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Summer Bug

"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~

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Homemade Flowers

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~

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Ballerina Teddy

**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~

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Three For You

**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~

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Whimsy & Stars New Spring Digi Stamp Collection

(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~

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Bullfrogs and Butterflies

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~

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Ladybug Bloom

Today's card is featuring the D2D image, Ladybug Bloom.  I kept the card clean and simple due to all the detail on the image.  It's hard to tell by the photo, but the center of the flower, the leaves and the ladybugs wings are all popped up with foam tape for dimension.  The red bottom layer is embossed with the Polka Dot Cuttlebug folder.   I added a black button the has a thin red polka dot ribbon tied through the holes to the center of the flower.  There are mini green brads on the leaves.  Lots of dimension added to this card.  So cute and ladybugs always remind me of warmer weather.  I hope it's warming up where you are.  We had a tease over the weekend, but back to the 50's, but sunny :) today. 

There are more great designs using the Ladybug Blooms image over at Card Ideas.

Challenges:
Less is More - A Touch of Red
Make it Colourful - Colour with Bright Colours
Polkadoodle - No Printed Backing Paper
Pixie Dust Studio - Fluttering Wings
A Spoonful of Sugar - Tons of Texture

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~ 

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Spotty Dotty Watering Can

Designed2Delight Preview Day

The new challenge image, "Spotty Dotty Watering Can" will be posted tomorrow over at Delightful Inspiration.  Since that will be the first friday of April, the image is FREE to everyone.  To continue receiving the weekly challenge images on Fridays, you must play along and post your creation at Delightful Inspiration before next Friday.

Here is my card...

What a fun and funky image to color.  I am liking all the spots and the variety of flowers.  I would never tired of a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers in my home.  Something about flowers that makes me happy.   I colored the image and layered it, sewed it and added some pearls to the corners.  I used the Itty Bitty Girl stack by K & Co.  I finished the card off with a big, lavender polka dot bow. 

Go here to check out some more of the DT and our guest designer, Dee's cards using this image.  Don't forget to stop by Delightful Inspiration on Friday and pick up your FREE image. 

Challenges:

Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Flowers

Claudia & Co. - Color

Tuesday Throwdown - Florals

Cupcake Craft - Flowers for Mum

House of Gilli - Ribbon & Pearls

Kaboodle Doodles - Spring has Sprung

Creative Inspirations Paint - Flowers

Thanks for your patience while I enjoyed the week with my daughter and 2 granddaughters last week.  It took me a few days to get back in the swing of things. 

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

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Tu Tu Cute

2 Sisters Weekly Challenge

Sponsor:  Stamp Fairy & Inky Impressions

Theme: Teddy Bear Picnic

We were given a few Teddy Bear images to work with and I chose Linda 5.  I couldn't resist adding a real Tu Tu skirt made from sheer ribbon.  I am loving this card so much from the color purple, the patterned paper, the ribbon tu tu, the hand stitching on the flag and of course, the adorable image.  The sentiment was created on the computer and I added some Crystal Effects to her nose.

There are still a few days left to play along for some great prizes.

Other Challenges:

Craft Your Passion - Girly

Stamps R Us - For the Girls

Sweet Stampin' - Oh So Girly

Recipe:

Card stock - White, lavender

Patterned Paper - Simplified Medallions (The Paper Studio)

Image - Linda 5 (Stamp Fairy)

Misc - Apron Lace punch (MS), Pearls, floss, sheer ribbon, circle die cuts, Copic markers, Crystal Effects.

Thanks for stopping by!

~pat~

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