Whipper Snapper/Designed2Delight Blog Hop

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~

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Autumn Harvest

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~

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Sweet Treats and Friday Freebie

"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~

 

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Magical Wishes

"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~

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Fall Leaves

"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~

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Sunflower Teapot Birthday Wishes

"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~

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Happy Anniversary

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~

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Falloween Cat

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~

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Pumpkins

"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~

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School Maisie Belle

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~

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D2D's Designer's Saturday Challenge

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!

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Hi Friend

"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~

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Simply Adorable

"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~

  

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Waiting for Autumn

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~

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Flowers For You

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~

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Birthday Wishes

"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~

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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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So Grateful

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~

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Back to School Thanks

"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~

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Coffee Girl

"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~

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