Don't Ya Just Love It!

In days gone by, I can't say I was much into sports...and truthfully, that hasn't changed.  Having three daughters myself, I signed them up for dance lessons..and even gave it a try a few times myself. (lol)  But never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined my grandkids, both boys and girls, in this type of sport....and no, I am not going to give it a try!!  I can remember them kicking and screaming when they were little, but.....

This little guy is from Karen's Doodles (Karate Kid), and I've followed along with their challenge this week (I think).

In addition, I've gone with this week's nice and easy sketch from Sweet Stop.  I tend to just start a card with whatever comes to mind, forgetting to go with a challenge sketch, but not this time.

As this is a boy's card, no flowers or ribbon.....I've just played with papers and shapes, some glitter peel-offs and some sentiments.

Thanks so much for visiting, and here are a few fun challenges...be sure to check them out.

Karen's Doodles - Black and White plus one other colour

Sweet Stop Sketches -  #133 Sketch

One Stitch at a Time - #87 Use a Digi

Stamps R Us Challenges - Masculine Theme

Bearly Mine Challenges - #23 One for the Boyz

Bizzy Bec's - Circles Inky Impressions - #32 Glitter it Up Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes Crafts and Me Challenges - #60 Birthdays

Twinkle Toes

Dance, like no one is watching.....at least you hope no one is!   Brings to mind a ballroom dance class that my husband and I took a couple of years back.   That teacher ragged on my hubby something fierce....I could never get him to sign up again. (lol)  Somehow, good dancers make it all look so easy, but the rest of us know that it isn't!

My card today uses a Karen's Doodles image...called Tango.  It is coloured with Prismacoloor pencils and OMS, then cut out and adhered to a nestie die cut.  I've used my new Edgeabilities die along the bottom of the card for the first time, and another first.....I made my own flowers with the mini rolled roses die.  I'm not too sure what I think of the result, but I think I need more practice.  I've added some stickles and pearls to the centres for a bit more interest.

Hope you too can get a bit of crafting in today.   Our day here is a bit gloomy....looks like snow, but thankfully it's not that cold out....just another fall day.

A few challenges where you can find some inspiration:

Karen's Doodles - Animal Antics

Polka Doodles - #41 Ribbons and Bows

Forever Friends Monthly Challenge - Use Sentiment

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenges - #11 Make your own Flowers

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge  -#134 You Choose

Catch the Bug - Animal  Lothian Crafts - #19 Anything Goes

A Little Something to Brighten Your Day

This little card is one I made a while ago, using the Flower Bear image from Karen's Doodles.  I thought I would enter it into their challenge this week for Anything Goes.

The sentiment is computer generated on the card blank itself, and for the four corners I have used a stencil, colouring in with a fine marker.   Another stencil was used to make the circle, which I hand embossed before adding colour and cutting out.  The little bear has been attached with foam tabs for a little dimension, and a small gem has been added to the top corners.....then it's ready to go.  Something quick and simple to make!

Other challenges which I can enter:
Sassy Studio Designs - #52 Clean and Simple
Fab & Funky Challenges - #53 Quick and Easy Does It
Aud Sentiments - #18 Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - K is for Keep It Simple

Here's Looking at You....

Well, today we had a bit of a breather, with some much needed rain for the gardens and a wee bit cooler for me! Although I like the summer sunshine, the heat and humidity really don't like me.

This pretty image from Karen's Doodles was available as a freebie, and I am using it on this card for one of her current challenges Keep It Clean and Simple.

I chose to work with black and white, creating my own background paper using a stamp I purchased a number or years back. After painting the image, I cut around the upper portions and attached everything with foam tape, giving it extra dimension. A little black ribbon and a couple of leaves finished the project.

Other challenges entered:
..A Crafty Little Place - Sketch Challenge #46
...Stamp Something - Recipe Something (1 DP, 1 ribbon, 1 image)
....Polka Doodles - #27 Summer Theme
.....Aud Sentiments - #6 No Sentiment
......By the Cute and Girly - Warm Summer Days
.......Paper Sundaes - #25 White Plus One

Birthday Tag in Red, White and Blue

This is my first submission of a tag, a requirement for the current challenge at Karens Doodles (UK). I have used their Bigsby Juggling digi image, once available as a freebie, but now available in their store. I coloured the image with water colours, then added glossy accents, faux stitching and glitter pen for detail. The tag was very quickly completed using a polka-dot stamp, a red marker, some distress ink for the edges and a bit of ribbon. The image works well with the red/white/blue themes which are very popular right now....
Other challenges entered:
..Meljen's Designs - #19 Bookmarks and/or Tags
...Hidden Treasures - #5 Ribbon
....The Crazy Challenge - Make it in an Hour
.....Moving Along with the Times - 1st Birthday Blog Hop

Summer Time Garden

The pretty image for this card was a freebie from Karen's Doodles sometime ago, and is being entered into their Summertime challenge. Painted with watercolours, I gave it colours I find in my garden. Eyelets and white ribbon have been used to fasten the image and mat, while burgundy ribbon has been threaded through the punched border at the bottom of the card. Additional white flowers, accented with glitter add further dimension and continue the theme.

Other challenge submissions:
...Priscillastyles Midnight Madness Sketch #57
....Challenge Up Your Life #21 Crack Toddlers & Bling Bling
.....A Spoon Full of Sugar #108 Enjoying the Sunshine
......Tuesday Throwdown TT#4 Celebrate Summer