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!

~pat~

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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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"Fore" You

***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~

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Love for the Beach

"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~

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Another Pink Birthday

"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~ 

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Cupcake & Roses Birthday Wishes

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~

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Boy Birthday

"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~

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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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You're So Sweet

"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~  

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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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Published :)

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

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