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

Just Styling....

Good morning.  Can you believe it?  Another card made with a sketch.  I haven't used a sketch in more than a year, and now two in one week.  It must be the heat....

Here's my card, and next is the sketch that I used.

I've coloured up another image by From the Heart Stamps, this one titled Hot Chick Flamingo.  Nice and quick to colour, using a combination of markers and pencils, so I added a background scene.  I think the scarf is a really cute touch.

The DP is all from MME, and the colours matched perfectly.  The sentiment is a digital freebie provided by TLC Creations.  Just a few pearls and then a flourish stamp for a little added extra to finish it off.  Nice and quick to make....I think I'm on a roll!

Have a great day everyone.  Thanks for stopping by.

Some challenges for my card:

Sketch Saturday - #425 Sketch

Not Just Cards Challenge -#35 Anything goes

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #376 Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - #188 Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - #123 Anything Goes

Love to Scrap - #84 Anything Goes Tuesday Throwdown - #307 Anything Goes Addicted to Stamps and More - #207 Make Your Mark Creative Moments - #100 Anything Goes Sweet Stampin - Use your Favourite Stamp

Birdbrain and a sketch

Hi everyone.  'Tis the weekend and I'm doing some crafting.  For a change I thought I would try using a sketch...not something I do very often.

As I had this image coloured up already, I thought I would have a play with the designer's sketch, and of course then enter their challenge.  The image is coloured with markers and makes for a bright cheerful card.  Nice and quick to make too!

Supplies used:
From the Heart image -  Be Happy Birdbrain
Papers from MME - Bluebell collection
Verve sentiment stamp  - Blue Skies collection

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.  Thanks for popping by.

Some challenges for my card:

From the Heart - #160 Sketch with a twist Not Just Cards Challenge -#35 Anything goes C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #376 Anything Goes 613 Avenue Create - #188 Anything Goes Inspiration Destination - #98 Anything Goes Penny's Challenges - #290 Anything Goes

Non-traditional wedding card

Hello there...hope everyone is doing well.  Can't complain here...I'm finally managing without my cane.  I was starting to wonder if that day would ever come.  The weather is gorgeous here, with lots of sun and no humidity.  Of course the down side is that there's been no rain and the grass is turning brown.  I have a large property and depend for water on a well, so watering the lawn is not an option.  England needs to send some of their rain over here.

Today's card is a special request....a wedding card for a non-traditional wedding.  After browsing the web for just the right image, we settled on this one...perfect for the occasion.

I stayed with a rather neutral colour scheme, using the dies and papers to create a rather whimsical scene....almost like looking through a window.  Hope they like it.
  
Supplies used:
From the Heart Stamps - Laughing Giraffes image
Papers from Hallmark Cards - Wellington collection
Joy Crafts - Lacy Square Frame die
Whimsy Stamps - Vines die
CC Designs - Say It Tag 1 die

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy your weekend....it's nearly here.

Some challenges for my card:

Glitter n Sparkle - #193 Anything Goes

A Bit More Time To Craft - #22 Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - #23 Anything Goes

Not Just Cards Challenge - #32 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday -  #431 Wedding/Anniversary

Creative Craft Cottage - #66 Layer It Up

Craft Your Passion - #317 Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - #91 Anything Goes