Happy Anything with TTPH

 

Good morning everone.  Here is my card for the new challenge at Through the Purple Haze.  This lovely image is a stamp from Flonzcraft titled Gibson Girl.  Almost a CAS card...leaving a lot of the white card showing.  Only one DP has been used, first for the background square and then for the border, using the Whimsy - Mini Lace Corner die.  A few embellishments in pink, for a nice soft look and for a bit of optimism...those pretty spring blooms!  I also made use of some white rub-ons for the sentiment and flourishes.  It's amazing what you can find when you look through your stash!

Take care....stay healthy and stay warm!

Some challenges for my card:

Fashionable Stamping - #119 Winter or Spring

Creative Inspirations - #266 Fabulous Flowers

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - #34 Anything Goes

Craft Stamper - Anything Goes

Penny Black and More - Anything Goes The Ribbon Girl - January Card Challenge

It's cold outside....

One last Christmas card, this one with a winter theme.  Time to snuggle up!

Here I've used markers and a sweet image by 'From the Heart Stamps'.  I can't say I've seen any birds lately...hopefully they are snuggled up somewhere warm.  I made the background using an evergreen stamp and few little peel-off bits.  Perfect for a last minute card.

Wishing you all a healthy and happy New Year.  Take care, and stay warm.

Some challenges for my card:

The Ribbon Girl - December Any Image Challenge

Crafty Creations Challenge - #331 Any Holiday

Tuesday Throwdown - #323 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenges - #105 Anything Goes w/option Christmas

Cards and more - #174 Christmas

Cute Card Thursday -  #458 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge -  #150 Anything Goes    Top Picks

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #396 Anything Goes  Fussy and Fancy - #179 Angels/Fairies or Winter

You'd better watch out...

Early to bed, therefore early to rise....this gives me time for another post.   I'm sure there are a few of you out there still working on Christmas cards, so here is an idea for a quick and easy one.

I tend to colour my images well before I make I make a card, so this one was very quck.  Just some washi tape and some rub-on wording.  The sweet image from The Paper Shelter was coloured with markers, with liquid applique for dimension on his suit.  A bit of gold edging before afixing to the card, and then a frame border made by tracing a Spellbinders die.

I'm almost caught up now, and don't intend to brave the cold today.  I can find lots to do inside, and I'm sure I won't have to look too hard!  lol   I like to take heart in the fact that yesterday was the actual first day of winter, so now we are on the way to spring....and I'll try not to look outside at all the snow!  Take care everyone.

Some challenges for my card:

The Sketchy Challenge - #110 Christmas

CCC Digi Creations - #63 Christmas

Come and Get It - Christmas

The Ribbon Girl - December Any Image Challenge

Crafty Creations Challenge - #331 Any Holiday

Tuesday Throwdown - #323 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenges - #105 Anything Goes w/option Christmas

Cards and more - #174 Christmas

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Crafting by designs - Anything Goes

Reach for the star....

Another quick post....as I try to catch up!  Once again, a Christmas card, this time for our challenge at TTPH which is ANYTHING GOES.  Hopefully you can find the time to join in.

Something a little nontraditional, at least so far as the colours go.  Here, I've used the 'All Dressed Up For Christmas' image, colouring with markers.  I've die cut the opening in the purple cardstock, using a Spellbinders die, then used some glitter paper for the backing and the star embellishments.

I'm thinking I could have used this angel with the long legs to put the topper on my tree!  Wishing you all well in your Christmas preparations.  Merry Christmas everyone!

Now for some challenges for my card:

All Dressed Up FB - Sparkle

The Sketchy Challenge - #110 Christmas

Creative Corner - Christmas Time

CCC Digi Creations - #63 Christmas

Come and Get It - Christmas

The Ribbon Girl - December Card Challenge

Craft Your Passion - #342 Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - V is for Varied

Butterfly Challenge - #68 Fairies, Elves, Gnomes and Pixies Fab 'n' Funky - #331 Glitter and Sparkle

All I want for Christmas...

Hi everyone.  Well, I'm back.  I was actually contemplating ending my blogging, but I changed my mind...at least for now.  I spent the month of November in Florida, with some lovely weather and beach, but that really puts one behind as regards Christmas preparations.  In addition, I will be moving within the year, and to top it off....my eyes are really giving me grief.  Life is all about change....so we'll just have to see.

I haven't finished my Christmas cards, either.  Here's one with an older image from LOTV, using water colours and some glitter stickles.  Keeping it simple, so that it goes in the post.  Hopefully I get to that soon!

I'm still working on a few more, so I'd best make this short.  Hope all is well and life is good with you.

Some challenges for my card:

LOTV FB Challenge - Winter

The Sketchy Challenge - #110 Christmas

Creative Corner - Christmas Time

Sweet Stampin - Animals

Come and Get It - Christmas

Crafter's Cafe - #162 Christmas and/or Birthday

Creative Inspirations - #263 Christmas Creations

The Ribbon Girl - December Card Challenge ....

Craft Your Passion - #342 Anything Goes

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - #86 Christmas Is Coming

A grumpy golfer....

 

I'm on vacation in Florida at present, where I'm sure the golf courses are in full swing.  Not for me, however, I'm here for the beach and the shopping.  Of course the nice sunny weather helps too.

Today's card uses the Old Golfer image from QKR Stampede.  I have coloured with markers, and once again used the 'out of the box' technique for cutting it out.  A Spellbinder's die, some papers from my stash, some paper candi, and then a sentiment to finish it off.  Sure to bring a smile....I hope!

Some challenges for my card:
Dragonfly Dreams - Autumnal Colours
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Autumn Colours
Crafting from the Heart - #135 Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations - #167 Anythning Goes
Aud Sentiments - #168 Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Creative Fingers - #120 Anything Goes
A Snowflake's Promise - #33 Anything Goes w/optional Seasons
A Bit More Time To Craft - #32 Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes

Capture the Moment...

 

A card today, using the Time for Tea image -  Sk8R Ronny.  I'm posting this from my iPad while on holiday, so not too many particulars.  The image is coloured with markers and I've cut it out using the 'out of the box' technique.  A Spellbinder's die was used to make the backdrop, and washi tape provides some added interest.  A couple of sentiments give it the final finish.

Some challenges for my card:

Aud Sentiments - #168 Anything Goes + A Sentiment

Glitter n Sparkle - #213 One for the Men   Top Picks

Artistic Inspirations - #167 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge - #148 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - #120 Anything Goes

Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - #191 Anything Goes

All I want for Christmas...

Good morning all.  Today's card for Doctor Digi's House of Stamps will be my last for the DT as I am stepping down from the team.  I love the images, as they are so much fun, but my eyes are giving me serious problems and I need to cut back.  Oh, the joys of the Golden Years, they are really something to behold!!

Here, I've had fun with the Elliot and Elvis image...a new one for this year.  Coloured with markers in nice bright colours, I'm sure it will bring a smile this Chrismas.  I've kept it nice and simple, with lots of white space and a couple of sentiment stickers that I found in my stash.  I added a bit of glitter to the DP, but it doesn't show well in the photo.

Enjoy your weekend everyone.  Savor the lovely fall weather while it lasts, before winter sets in.

Some challenges for my card:

Crafting with an Attitude - #20 Anything Goes
Glitter n Sparkle - #210 Anything Goes
The Sketchy Challenge - #106 Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More - #216 Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - #118 Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - #88 Anything Goes
Not Just Cards Challenge - #37 Anything goes
Winter Wonderland  - Frosty or Well Wrapped Up    Challenge Winner The Ribbon Girl - Any image Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #304 Use a Sentiment

Pizza overload...

It may be Thanksgiving, and traditionally the meal is turkey....but I'm sure some will be going for pizza.  This fun image is from Dr Digi's House of Stamps, titled Fast Food Frankie.  Hopefully he's having a party, and not eating all these pizzas himself.

Coloured with markers and a bit of pencil, I've added a bit of background to the image.  The card itself is really CAS, using one piece of DP and some washi tape.  Nice to know that washi tape does wonders to a bit of paper candi too!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. (here in Canada)

Some challenges for my card:

Crafting with Friends - #29 Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude - #20 Anything Goes    Top Picks

Crafting from the Heart - #130 Anything Goes

Penny's Challenges - #298 Anything Goes.  Challenge Winner

ABC Challenge - Q is for Quick

613 Avenue Create - #190 Anything Goes w/optional twist

Great Impressions Stamps - Anything Goes Cute Card Thursday -  #446 Anything Goes The Crafty Addicts - #25 Anything Goes / Use patterned paper Creatalicious Challenges - #100 Anything Goes w/option let's celebrate

Santa's Washing...

Hi again.  Just thought I would post this card while I'm waiting to see if the cloudy skies are going to produce rain.  I want to get out in the garden while the weather is still mild, so as to put the gardens all to bed....as we know quite well what is coming.

So, in keeping with a positive outlook....Christmas is coming.  We'll let the negatives slide for now, and here is a Christmas card with a lovely image from The Paper Shelter.  It's coloured with markers, with some liquid applique added for dimension.  An added sentiment, a Spellbinder's die and some gold metalic pen provide the finishing touch.

I've used a couple of Christmas DP from my stash, along with a MS punch for a lacy effect.  A bit of ribbon and 2 bits of  paper candi adds just a little embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by, and try to get out and enjoy some fall temperatures before the winter sets in.

Some challenges for my card:

Crafting by designs - Favorite Season

Inspiration Destination - #105 Anything Goes

Fab 'n' Funky - #320 Christmas

Penny's Challenges - #297 Winter/Christmas    Challenge Winner

Crafting with Friends - #28 Anything Goes

The Crafty Addicts - #25 Anything Goes / Use patterned paper

Creative Fingers - #117 Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenges - #100 Anything Goes w/option let's celebrate

ABC Christmas Challenge - T is for Two

The Ribbon Girl - Card Challenge

One of my treasures

A couple of birthdays coming up....for the young ones who look forward to getting another year older.  Of course being able to eat all those goodies really helps.

Here we go, with a card for one of my grandsons who will be turning nine this year.  I've used an older hÄnglar stamp and water colours, then fussy cut the image.  A few layers, some line borders, a bit of washi tape and then some sentiments.  Nice and simple, and works great for a fall birthday.

It has become a lot cooler today....in fact I just turned the furnace on for a bit.  We might just be needing those mittens soon!  Thanks for stopping by.

Some challenges for my card:

Lovely-Haenglar or Sweet Magnolia - #138 Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More - #212 Make Your Mark

Crafting with Friends - #28 Anything Goes

Crafty Friends - #41 Special Occasions

Bizzy Bec's - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create - #117 Spots or Stripes

Happiness is.....

Cheers everyone....it's the weekend again.  It's one of my favourite times of the year, so I'm happy.  Not too hot, not too cold, it's just right.

My DT inspiration for Dr Digi's House of Stamps uses the fun image, Happy Hour Horace.  He's definitely not looking too happy, must have taken too many grumpy pills, but I'm sure he will make someone smile.

After colouring with markers, I added some liquid applique for the beer foam.  As you can see, I fussy cut him out, then layered a couple of die cuts behind him, so that he appears to be sitting in a booth.  He's all alone...poor chap, but he doesn't look like he wants company anyway.  I think he needs a few more pints!

A couple of sentiments and a bit of washi tape finish it off.   Here's hoping your weekend is better than his, with smiles all around.

Some challenges for my card:

613 Avenue Create - #189 Anything Goes w/optional twist

Crafting from the Heart - #128 Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - #330 Anything Goes

A Snowflakes Promise - #29 Anything Goes w/optional Seasons

The Ribbon Girl - Use any Image

Addicted to Stamps and More - #212 Make Your Mark

Deep Ocean Challenge - #138 Anything Goes

Crafting by designs - Anything goes

Creative Moments - #102 Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - #28 Anything Goes

Furry Friends with TTPH

Good morning all!  Time for another challenge at Through the Purple Haze...are you ready?  This time the theme is 'Furry Friends', and you have 2 weeks to submit your creation.

My card this week uses the delightful Sleeping Kitten image, provided by our lovely sponsor.  I've used markers to colour in those gorgeous flowers while leaving the kitten mostly white.

The DP is from the Prima Fairy Flora collection, and I've added accents of black and white for both die cuts and embellishments.

The two dies used are the Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight and Decorative Curved Square.

So looking forward to seeing what you an come up with, this time around!

Challenge #109

Furry Friends

Sponsor

Aurora Wings

Now for some challenges for my card:

613 Avenue Create - #189 Anything Goes w/optional twist

Crafting from the Heart - #128 Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - #330 Anything Goes

A Snowflakes Promise - #29 Anything Goes       Top Picks

The Ribbon Girl - Use any Image

Addicted to Stamps and More - #212 Make Your Mark

Crafty Gals Corner - #90 Critters

Deep Ocean Challenge - #138 Anything Goes

Crafting by designs - Anything goes

Creative Moments - #102 Anything Goes

Country mail

Happy Saturday everyone.  It may be raining, but I'm not complaining.  Loving all the green after such a hot dry summer.   Having no plans for this afternoon I could do some house work or maybe some crafting....I wonder what my choice will be.....such a hard decision.  ha ha

My card today has a somewhat CAS theme, with a few stamps, one piece of DP and an image from Sparkle 'N Sprinkle. titled 'A Little Note'.  I've coloured with markers and then cut out the image with a Spellbinders die.

The DP is cut along the pattern line, producing the different shape, with some added stamping in black ink.  The corners are also stamped in black, but I then added some clear glue and glitter over these for a bit of sparkle.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend....rain or shine.

Some challenges for my card:

613 Avenue Create - #189 Anything Goes w/optional twist

Addicted to Stamps and More - #211 Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - #103 Anything Goes

Creative Moments - #102 Anything Goes

Crafting by designs - Anything goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - #156 Anything Goes

DL.Art -  #188 Gardens

Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes with Glitter    Featured Artist

Creative Inspirations - #257 Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch

Fall Garden

Finally!!  My type of weather is here....lovely and warm, lots of sun and no humidity!  If only this could be year round.  I'm hoping it sticks around for a good long while!

Something a little different today with no DP.  Instead I have used an older background stamp...Floral Backgrounder from Cornish Heritage Farms with Pan Pastels to make the base.  The flowers are purchased and the leaves are made with the Vines die from Whimsy Stamps.  The butterfly uses a peel-off sticker and vellum, and the sentiment is another peel-off.  Just a few gemstones added for a bit of bling.

A nice easy make, and perfect for a fall birthday.  Here's hoping you are enjoying your day, and hopefully your weather is behaving too!

Some challenges for my card:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #41 Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - #189 Anything Goes w/optional twist

Card Mania - #84 Earth Tones

Great Impressions Stamps - Anything Goes

Craft Stamper - Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams - Monochrome   Challenge Winner

Crafts and Me Challenges  - Anything Goes optional Autumn

Cards and more - #167 No Design Paper

Creatalicious Challenges - #98 Anything Goes w/option of Anniversary

Creative Inspirations - #257 Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch

A little Christmas attitude...

We're still dealing with heat alerts and extreme humidty, so I'm hoping a Christmas card will cool things down!  I'm, really looking forward to fall, but knowing my luck....we'll have an early winter instead.  Then I'll be able to complain about the cold...

This is my DT inspiration for Dr Digi's House of Stamps, using one of the new Christmas images...Elvis the Elf.  Such fun to colour using markers and a bit of pencil.  I've cut and matted the image with the Spellbinders Decagons die, adding a bit of stamped greenery to the edges for a bit more interest.  The DP is from my stash and the sentiment is from one of Dr Digi's sentiment sheets.  I like to colour and fussy cut these, for something a little different.  You will see a little bit of gold edging and some peel-off stitckers for embellishment.

Hope your weekend is all that you wish for!  Enjoy ...,and thanks for stopping by.

Some challenges for my card:

Craft Your Passion - #327 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #41 Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - O is for Open

Aud Sentiments - #163 Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - #102 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge - #142 Anything Goes    Challenge Winner

Crafter's Cafe - #156 Use Two Patterned Papers

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - #83 Lots of Layers

613 Avenue Create - #189 Anything Goes w/optional twist

Christmas is coming....

As we are still sweltering in the heat and humidity, it is hard to believe that Christmas is less than 4 months away.  I try to get ahead of the game with Christmas card making, but somehow I'm still a few short when the time comes.

Another card using the Collage Merry Christmas stamp, and also a sentiment from the Holiday Sayings set...both from Hero Arts. Heat embossing with gold embossing powder provides a lovely shine.  I've added a purchased poinsettia and some gold ribbon for a little added touch.  A bit of border with some gold pen completes the look.

Hope you enjoyed your visit, and maybe I've given you a nudge to start your Christmas cards too. 

Some challenges for my card:

Addicted to Stamps and More - #208 Holiday
Creative Inspirations - #255 Christmas in August
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes with a Stamp
Bizzy Bec's - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - #188 Anything Goes

Keep on smiling...

Just a quick post today, with my DT card for Dr Digi's House of Stamps.  Using markers, I've coloured up the Mad Hatter image, for something for any occasion.  Using a number of Spellbinders dies, black cardstock and some striped DP, I've then cut the DP for the image and added the black frame.  A few peel-off stickers for a touch of glam for the final finish.

Dies used:
Spellbinders - Labels Eight,  Phrase Set One,  Decorative Curved Square set.

So remember to keep on smiling and enjoy your weekend.

Some challenges for my card:

Not Just Cards Challenge -#35 Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - #188 Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - #84 Anything Goes
Creative Moments - #100 Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - #335 Anything Goes w/optional twist Hats Allsorts Challenge - #378 Use at least two dies

Countryside with TTPH

Good morning everyone.  I'm just back from a few days away with my daughter and granddaughter.  We went off for a bit of cross border shopping.  Found a few craft stores too....

Here I have my DT creation for the new challenge at Through The Purple Haze.  This delightful image (Outback Dunny) was provided by our sponsor and is sure to bring a smile.  It was a dream to colour up with my markers, and of course the Hello sentiment fits my sense of humour to a tee.

Here's hoping you get to join us this fortnight with our new challenge theme

Countryside

and our wonderful sponsor this time around in Make It Crafty

 

 Some challenges for my card:

Not Just Cards Challenge -#35 Anything goes

613 Avenue Create - #188 Anything Goes

Love to Scrap - #84 Anything Goes

Creative Moments - #100 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge - #141 Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - #152 Anything Goes

Come and Get It - Summertime

Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes

Make a splash

Summer is drawing to a close and the kiddies will soon be back to school, so how about heading out for that one last splash!

Here we go, with a Magnolia stamp and water colours for the medium.  Made good use of the Spellbinders Marvelous Squares dies and a bit of glitter pen for the edging.  A bow, a charm and a pretty DP...all from my stash, help to set the scene.

So go ahead, dip those toes one more time....  Have a great day!

Some challenges for my card:

Cute Card Thursday -  #439 Kiddies/babies
Come and Get It - Summertime
Crafty Cardmakers - #171 By or Under The Sea
Bizzy Bec's - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes with a Stamp
Addicted to Stamps and More - #207 Make Your Mark