Almost ready......

Today is Friday, tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and I'm nearly ready!  One more small hop to the store and just a wee bit of wrapping......then I just need to check my list (twice!) and make sure everything is there! lol.    My family is all gathering at my daughter's place for Christmas this year.  My job is to bring the wine and make sure my DH stays healthy.  No small feat this year, but we're all keeping our fingers and toes crossed.

Another gift bag, making good use of another image that I've had coloured for a while....this one from DZ Doodles.  Coloured with markers and chalk, I've given the trim on the hats a bit of liquid applique for some texture.  The DP is from Basic Grey (Eskimo Kisses), and I really think I like the idea of pink for Christmas.....nice and warm!   Again, a nice quick make.....using various items from my stash.

Here's hoping you all have a lovely Christmas with family and friends.  Merry Christmas everyone!!!

A few fun challenges:

Aud Sentiments - #44 Anything Goes

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - #143 Pink Christmas

Totally Stampalicious - Make It Sparkle

Whoopsie Daisy - Sparkle and Shine

Simon Says Stamp! - BINGO (ribbon, gems, glitter)

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - #25 Anything Goes

Gift bag #2

And here's another one!  I'm on a roll!  I'm trying to use some of the images that I have already coloured up....it's quicker that way...maybe.  One day I may learn to pick my papers before I colour the image, or maybe not...

For today's gift bag I've used an image from DZ Doodles, and although I've used markers, it was before I had purchased my copics.  I've cut it out with my Nestie die, leaving it in place while I sponged on some blue DI.  The little dots are liquid pearls, and of course it's all attached with foam dots for some dimension.  A Martha Stewart punch adds some interest to the corners of the DP, and then some ribbon and a bow.  Can you see that lovely pin behind the bow, which I received in some blog candy from JLJ Designs?  Thanks so much Jen.....it's my first time using one of these!

A few snowflakes and pearls, plus a white embossed sentiment along the bottom provide the finishing touch.  Nice and simple, and just the perfect size to gift a few home made cards.

Glad you could stop by, and I have another one ready for tomorrow.  Then just two more to go.....I think I had better get cracking!

A few challenges:
 

One Stitch at a Time - #93 Anything Goes

Paper Sundaes - #100 Celebrate

Card Makin' Mamas - #35 Christmas

Bearly Mine Challenges - #26 Anything Goes

Inky Impressions - #38 Christmas Cheer

Craft Us Crazy - CHRISTMAS and/or HUMOROUS

An All Occasion Card

Hi again....this time it's one of my cards!  I made it to my craftroom for a bit and decided to work on an image I'd printed off a while back....but then I couldn't remember whose design it was!  Definitely a blond moment.  I had to go all through my computer files....

...and I finally found it!  This pretty image is from DZ Doodles and it is called Aubielle Blossom.  The blossoms are coloured with Copics, while for the leaves I've used Promarkers.  I've used the Labels 20 Nestie die, adding a script stamp to the larger layer and silver ink to all of the edges.

The background layer is simply cardstock.  The bottom section has been embossed using one of my brass stencils that I purchased ages ago, while the top is created with my Score-Pal.  I wanted a softer look, so I stamped a bit of leaf pattern using white ink and then smudging around the edges.  Some glitter pen has also been added to enhance the embossing.

No sentiment for now, but I think this card could be used for many occasions.  Thanks for visiting and have yourself a wonderful weekend....it's nearly here.

Some fun challenges:

Fab & Funky Challenges - #88 Go mad with embossing

By the Cute and Girly - All Things Bright and Beautiful

Meljen's Designs - #74 No Patterned Paper

Top Tip Tuesday - #49 Shabby Chic

Bearly Mine Challenges - #18 Flowers, Flowers, Flowers

Stampartic - Shabby Chic

The Paper Shelter - #29 Anything Goes

Stamps R Us Challenges - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp! - Anything Goes + Blog Hop

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!

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

Pumpkin Picking Scarecrow

Well, it is definitely fall, and it's nearly Halloween....and there are so many beautiful images out there!  This is the first year I've ever made a Halloween card...but how can you resist....

This card uses the image and sketch from the current DZ Doodles challenge over at PCP.  Be sure to check them out, as you still have until the 15th to enter, and for a limited time this digi is a freebie!

Now, it goes without saying that I can enter into a number of other challenges with these colours and this theme, and you will find those links below.

But first, a few details I would like to point out....if you've noticed, I've embossed the background paper, inking it with black distress ink.  A few oak leaves have also been added, after being cut on my Silhouette and coloured with fall colours.  The image has been done with Prismas, then hand cut leaving part of the background.  My intention here was to create a semblance of a harvest moon.  I think it works...  The sentiment is simply a halloween sticker, attached to cardstock.

Other Challenge Entries:
Crafty Sentiments - #38 Autumn/Fall Colours
Creative Cottage - #25 Halloween
Easy Craft Projects - #23 Halloween
Fussy and Fancy - #21 Halloween
Stampin for the Weekend - #48 Autumn Inspiration
Pear Tree Designs - #21 Autumn
Tiffany Doodles - Fall Theme
Latte Lounge - Fall/Halloween theme
Stamp Scrap and Doodle - Halloween or Fall
Cooking it up With Katie - #33 Emboss a Sticky Leaf

Get on your bike and RIDE...

Well, I'm sure you are all thinking 'What a fun card for a little boy', and you could be right...but you are wrong! It was inspired by my little brother's purchase of a motorcycle. Of course, the verse inside reflects that he is no longer little, or young...it sure works for me!


My card layout follows the sketch for DZ Doodles current challenge on PCP. I have used their Tricycle image which can be found here, in their store.

This challenge runs until August 17th, and there is a free digi available until that time.

I have always liked red for a bicycle, so I used Tombow markers to achieve the rich colour, and silver metallic pen for the handle bars and spokes.

Then, I followed the Allsorts Challenge this week (#64), using the Primary Colours of red, blue and yellow. The DP and buttons are from my never ending stash, and the sentiment was computer generated.

Other Challenges that I have entered:
One Stop Craft Challenge #92 - Summer Fun
The Pink Elephant Challenge #79 - Summer Fun
Little Red Wagon #41 - Summer Theme
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #71 - Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Remember When

This image of an old pickup truck was offered as a freebie this week at the DZ Doodles Group over at PCP. The card will be for my Father-in-law, who celebrates the grand age of 86 this June! I am sure he will remember!

I used Tombow markers for the bold bright red of the truck, knowing that I had to refrain from using the bows and flowers that normally adorn my cards. The card itself was stamped and inked, while the layered mat was also dry embossed and distressed, in order to create a masculine concept.

Other challenges entered:
..One Stitch at a Time #17 Celebrations
...Cupcake Craft Challenges #95 One for the Boys
....Incy Wincy Designs #45 One for the Guys
.....A Crafty Little Place #43 One for the Boys
......Cards For Men #12 Father's Day