DZ Doodles Blog Hop......Angels

Well today's the big day at DZ Doodles....where we are celebrating with a Blog Hop for the new design release!!!

During the hop you will have the chance to see the lovely new Angels images, and by leaving a comment at each stop you may just win one of these gorgeous stamps....your choice!

If you've arrived here from the DZ Doodle's blog you are going the right way, otherwise pop back over there, as that is the start of the hop.

My card uses the delightful Candy Cane Angel, and I've chosen the non-traditional colours of mauve and cream.  The image is coloured and shaded with Prismas, with different coloured stickles for her wings and candy cane, so there is plenty of sparkle!  I've cut around the image in a circle, leaving her feet and part of her wing extended.  A bit of distress ink finishes the background and also highlights the die cut mat.

Supplies used:
Paper:  Cosmo Cricket, Winter Mittens paper pad
Tools: Martha Stewart punches, Nestibilities Die
Embellishments:  Stickles, gems, piece of organza ribbon

Thanks so much for visiting, and now its time to hop along to the next stop.

Blog Hop Order:   

DZ Doodle's Blog

Joyce (me) 

JuelMarie

Pascale

Rosalien

Valerie

Be sure to leave your comments for your chance to win!! 

Challenges that also work with my card and may interest you:

Fussy and Fancy - #24 Christmas with no Red or Green

Creative Cottage - #28 Untraditional Christmas

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #60 Christmas

Christmas Stampin - #72 Anything Goes

DCD Christmas Club - #45 Use a Die Cut
One Stop Craft Challenge - #108 Christmas Cuties

Exciting News!!

Just to let you know, I was accepted as a new member of the design team at DZ Doodles.  I'm soooo excited, as I really enjoy working with these images!!

Be sure to check back tomorrow, when I will be posting my card for their Blog Hop, celebrating the new Angels images release.  Oh, and yes there will be prizes.....all participants who leave comments at each DT blog will be entered to win one free angel image....your choice!     Sooooo sweeeeet!

Merry Christmas Cardinal

Following along with this week's challenge over at The Character Cafe, I have used the lovely Cardinal Birdhouse image.  Be sure to pop over and see what the DT has created this week, and find a few ideas for those cards that you still have to make!

This time around, I have coloured with Prismas but I've added some Tombow marker to give me the bright red for the Cardinal.  The background has been sponged with blue distress ink, plus I've added a bit of stamped greenery.  For the snow, I've used liquid applique and then clear stickles.  

Using my Nestie die, I've cut a frame from navy cardstock, adding some doodling and red pearls.  Behind two of the corners are some large corner pieces, made on my Silhouette, which are covered completely with copper stickles....lots of sparkle and a touch of vintage!

The DP is a burlap pattern, which I have stamped over with a black tree design.  The flower is from Fred She Said, one that you just print and cut, and for the leaves I have used punches.

I hope you enjoyed your visit today, and I much appreciate your kind comments.  If you are a follower you will notice that I'm always trying something new......

Here are a few more challenges that may be of interest to you, and where I will be entering this card:

Lollipop Crafts - #17 Christmas
One Stitch at a Time - #40 Choose a Season or Event
Pile it on Challenge - #46 Winter means….
Cards for Men - #24 Christmas Cards
Whoopsie Daisy - Holiday
Pear Tree Designs - #27 Colourful
Easy Craft Projects - #26 Snow
Christmas Stampin - #72 Anything Goes

English Robins

Good morning, and thank you for visiting today!  I must admit, I never really thought of card making as educational, but this lovely image, '4 Robins' from Just Inklined, depicts English robins..... and their colouring is far different than our robins here in Canada.  

After looking on the web, here are a couple of photos. Both beautiful....but oh so different.


Now, back to the card.... I've again coloured with Prismas, using a Nestie die to cut and mat the image.  To the red flowers I've added glitter and pearl centers, and I've sponged the edges of the DP to give it a vintage feel.  If you look closely, you will see there is also a white feather, for a little extra detail.

I will also be playing along in the following challenges:
Digi Doodle Shop - #34 Anything Goes
ABC Christmas Challenge - X is for Xmas
DCD Christmas Club - #44 Anything Goes

For Someone Special

Good morning, and thank you for visiting me today.  I do believe winter is nearly upon us....they are calling for snow showers on Friday.....oh, oh, oh.  The only part of winter that I can say I like.....is Christmas!  Once its over....I'm wanting spring!

My card today uses an image by Inger Harding which she offers as a freebie here on her blog.  It's actually a valentine image, but I wanted a card for my hubby and this one works for me.  I've used water colour pencils this time around, and a little distress ink for the background.  Cut out with a Nestie die, I've then added stickles to give it a border.  Both the image and the mat have been attached with pop dots.

For the layout, I've followed this sketch at Wild Rose Studio,  This is a new stamp company and they currently have a great challenge and blog hop underway.  I know I would love to win one of their stamps!

The DP is from the Cosmo Cricket Winter Mittens line, and provides a nice soft look to complement the image.

The sentiment is a freebie from Meljens Designs, and is still available here on her blog.  I've used a Nellie die to cut it out, which allowed me to add a little different effect with the ribbon.  My MS punch was used for the greenery, and a bit of red stickles makes the berries.

You might also like to check out the following challenges for more inspiration:
Creative Cottage - #27 Someone Special at Christmas
Kaboodle Doodles - #44 Recipe Challenge - 1 solid paper, 2 DP, 3 embellies
Digi Doodle Shop - #34 Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - #40 Choose a Season or Event
Pear Tree Designs - #27 Colourful
Meljen's Designs - #34 Sparkle & Shine

Hitching a Ride to Feature Friday

It's Friday again, and time for the new challenge over at The Character Cafe.  My card features one of their new November releases, Fredrik & Remy, such a sweetie, and it goes perfectly with this weeks challenge.  Head on over and check out the rest of the team's gorgeous creations, you are sure to be inspired.

I've coloured the image with Prismas, then sponged different shades of distress ink to create a night time effect.  This was done while it was still in the Nestie die.  The DP is from Basic Grey's Jovial line, and I've inked the edges with brown.  The fancy brown mat was made with my MS punch, and is in keeping with the Naturals colour theme, as is the flower which I crocheted with an ecru cotton.  Then, just a couple of leaves, a couple of snowflakes, a bit of ribbon, some gems and some glitter....all done!

Thanks so much for your visit, and I do hope I'll be visiting your blogs to see your challenge entries! 

These are some challenges that I will be entering:

Sassy Lil' Sketches - Nov 14th Card Sketch

Pile it on Challenge - #45 Holidays with Family and Friends

Paper Sundaes - #44 Pick Your Sundae Topping

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - #93 Just Do It!” Get those Christmas cards done!

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #47 Anything Christmassy /Winter

Simon Says Stamps Challenge - Sparkle
The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges -Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall
Stampin for the Weekend - #51 Winter

A Bit of Vintage

Good morning to you all, and Happy Wednesday!  It's a bit gloomy outside, but I'm inside where its warm and toasty.  No snow yet, thank goodness, and hopefully it holds off for a while.....until Christmas?

My card today uses the digi image Kitchen Shelves, one of  last week's adorable new releases from Just Inklined.  Doesn't it bring to mind, a nice cosy kitchen, perhaps at grandma's house out in the country.....oh, oh, that's me!   The years do move on..... so I've given it all a vintage feel with paper tearing and distressing.

The only DP used is the dictionary paper that I have torn, but an old book page could have been used instead.  The layer in front of that, is white card stock that I brayered with different distress inks and then stamped with a black flourish.  Once again my colouring is all done with Prismas, which work best for me when there are fine details.

This card will also be entered into the following challenges:
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #58 Paper Tearing
Stamp Something - Digi Day
The Shabby Tearoom - #36 What Are You Thankful For?
A Spoon Full of Sugar - #130 Distressing

King of the Jungle

This week I've done up a card to be entered into a couple of challenges, using the Festive Lion image from The Character Cafe.

Their new challenge starts today and if you head on over there you are sure to see some wonderful creations.

Christmas is coming, and I know of one little boy who will smile when he sees this one! 



Coloured with prismas, this image provides a rather modern non-traditional look, even if I have used the traditional colours of red and green for the card.  This time, I have cut around the image and used my Nestie die....leaving his paws and part of his tail 'outside the box.'

Using gold metallic paper behind the red panel, and a glitter border around the image adds plenty of sparkle, and if you haven't noticed, I cut the snowflake out of the red to reveal the gold beneath.

A decorative edge, made with my MS punch and edged with distress ink and gold metallic pen, breaks up the sharp vertical lines.  A rather simple card to make, it can be mailed with no problems, as I used only very thin foam tabs to pop the image.

Now, for the winner of the image I used in last week's Blog Hop at The Character Cafe:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers
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Timestamp: 2010-11-12 00:19:06 UTC
and the winner is....... Jennifer (JLJ Designs), please contact me and I will send you your digi stamp.  Congratulations!

I am playing along in the following challenges:

Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Pile it on Challenge - #44 Furry Holiday Cards

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - #92 Use Glitter

A Crafty Little Place - #64 Red White and Green

Cards for Men - #23 Animals

Crafts and Me Challenges - #17 Glitter

Good Morning Mr. Owl

Hello everyone...and here's to a wonderful day!  This little fella, Professor Hoot, may be looking a little sleepy, as it is morning and he's been up all night....but isn't he a sweetie!  He's just one of the many precious little images to be found at Just Inklined.

I've coloured him with Prismas, cut him out with my new Nestie's die, and sponged the edges with distress ink to create a night time feel.  Attached with pop dots to a black scalloped circle, I've trimmed both with a silver metallic pen.

The DP is from the Pink Paislee - QueenBee paper pack, and I've stamped a couple of leafy sprays for a bit of added interest.   The black lace border is made with a MS punch.  The flowers were added for a little extra dimension, but they could easily have been omitted if the card was to go in the mail.

Owls are so versatile, they work for any occasion and any gender.  Wishing you a wonderful day and 'Happy Crafting'!  Thanks for visiting.

A few challenges that I can enter:
Raise the Bar Challenge - #43 LET'S SEE THOSE CURVES!
The Crazy Challenge - #40 Things with Wings
Fab & Funky Challenges - #48 Going Around in Circles
Challenge up Your Life - #31 Blue and Green

DZ Doodles - Design Team Call

Thank you so much for visiting, and today I'd like to show you my card for the DT call over at DZ Doodles.  The image is a freebie, available for the call, which is ongoing until November 21st.  Their images are a real pleasure to work with, and I've coloured this one up with my Prismas, then cut it out with my Nestie's die.  Some distress ink has been added to the edges, as well as a fine line of gold metalic pen.

For the layout, I've used the sketch from Crafts 4 Eternity.  As their challenge this week is called Doodle-Tastic, you will notice I have added some doodles as a border for the image.

The DP is from Cosmo Cricket's Wanted line, and I have added a leafy stamp to enhance the fall theme.  The rust coloured card stock has been embossed with dots and then inked with dark green.  I've used a MS punch to create the border for the black cardstock panel....I like to think it looks like an iron fence.  A couple of oak leaves and a bit of thread complete the effect, as there are no sparkle or gems....just a down to earth fall country scene, perfect for Thanksgiving.

I've entered into the following challenges:
Tuesday Throwdown - #24 Give Thanks
Digi Doodle Shop - #32 Fall for Me
Stamp Scrap and Doodle - Fall Cards
Sew Many Challenges - Fall
Creative Cottage - #26 Embossing
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #75 Dry Embossing
One Stop Craft Challenge - #105 Embossing
Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight Challenge - Dry Embossing
Pollycraft - #69 Doodling

The Character Cafe November Blog Hop

Welcome everyone, it's Friday....and time for our Blog hop at The Character Cafe!   We are showcasing six exciting new images, and the DT has some delightful creations to share with you.  If you've arrived here from Jessica's blog, then you are on the right path.  Otherwise, to be sure you don't miss anything, go back here to the beginning.

Today I have used the nostalgic Tree Shopping image, and it brings back memories of when my girls were small....getting that perfect (or sometimes not so perfect) tree.

I have coloured with my Prismas, inking the edges and adding Glamour Dust for lots of sparkle....though it doesn't show too much in the photo.  The red die cut has been edged with gold Stickles.
 
The Christmas paper was found while on vacation, and please note the little hand made poinsettia.....made by my daughter (I'm hoping she will make me some more!  Yes, it is quilling.)

Next, be sure to leave a comment.....There will be a random draw for the image I have used, and everyone who comments at all of the hops stands a chance at the grand prize of 2 New Release images and a $5 gift certificate to the store.  

Your next hop is to Deanette's blog, where you are sure to find something special!  Have a great day, and thanks for visiting.

Challenges I am entering:
One Stitch at a Time - #37 Christmas
Pollycraft - #68 It's Chill Time
Craft Your Passion - #30 Anything Goes
ABC Christmas Challenge -W is for Winter Wonderland
Lexi's Creations - #26 Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs - #66 Anything Goes
City Crafter - #29 Get Your Digi On
Digital Tuesday Challenge - #83 I've Been Framed
One Stop Craft Challenge - #104 Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - #44 With Love @ Christmas
Pattie's Creations -  #3 Christmas Card or Creation

Feeling Tired....or Not....

Happy Thursday....which means it's nearly Friday!  While some of you may be feeling a little tired after a long week, others will be looking forward to a little monkeying around....

I really do hope this image, Feeling Tyred, makes you smile?  It's was previously a freebie from Just Inklined, but can now be found in their store.  I've used it for a Get Well card, with a bit of humour tucked inside as well!

Coloured with Prismas, I've inked the edges, but no glitter or sparkle.  This card is for my brother-in-law, who isn't feeling too chipper, and I wanted it rather clean and simple.

This week's sketch from A Crafty Little Place provided the inspiration, and their challenge is actually One for the Guys...works for me!  You'll notice some bars behind the image, he could be feeling a bit caged in....

The paper is all from the Cosmo Cricket Wanted pad, but I have added some leafy stamping to give it a bit of jungle feel.

I've used a MS punch for a border along the bottom, to simulate some vegetation, while an EK punch provided a frame for the image.

Other challenges for this card, with a male or jungle theme:
Paper Sundaes - #42 For the Boys
Papertake Weekly - Penny for the Guy
Cards for Men - #22 Anything Goes
By the Cute and Girly - Jungle, Jungle

Just Inklined Blog Hop - Show Your Punches

Welcome to the monthly blog hop at Just Inklined!    If you've come here from Toni's blog, then you're right on track..... enjoying a few relaxing moments and all the of the Design Team's amazing creations.  If you've arrived here by an alternate route, then scoot back over to the beginning at Lydia's blog....you really don't want to miss anything!

The theme this month is to use at least 2 punches.  I've used an MS punch for the black ironwork effect, and another for the bit of greenery.  In addition, there are a couple of punched flowers and I've used a corner punch to round the edges of the card.

Now for the image, Big Archie Butterthwaite......isn't it adorable?  I coloured him up with Prismas, adding some glossy accents to his cane and suspender clips.  Having four brothers, I'm always on the lookout for an image such as this....you can find more of them here, as well as the more traditional type...something for everyone!

To go along with the male theme, I've used some new paper I found from Cosmo Cricket.  I've used my Nestie dies to cut around the image and the sentiment, and some distress ink to add a little finish to the edges.  The sentiment is a freebie I found a while back at Sentimental Sundays, and works perfectly for my intent.

And now, for a little bit of news.  I am sooooo excited to announce that I will now be a regular at Just Inklined.....a new member of their design team!  WOW....it doesn't get better than that!

Now, on to your next stop at Karen's blog, where you are sure to find another wonderful creation.   So hop along and enjoy, and may you be inspired to create!  Thanks for visiting and have a great day.