Java Good Day ~

Would I miss the chance to enter a Coffee challenge?  I think not!  Especially when it's with my Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 gals!  Did you know that yesterday was International Coffee Day? 

On top of that, they've got another one of my favorites as their sponsor; Heather from Fresh Brewed Designs of course, which is where this digital image is from.  If you love coffee, you need to go shopping here.

Digital Image - Fresh Brewed Designs/Peace Love Coffee
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Crate Paper/Acorn Avenue 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, oval/oval scallop nestie, sequins, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

Keep Looking Up ~

It's a Monday and I hope these silly birdbrains will cheer you up a bit.  This is for the From the Heart Stamps Monthly Challenge, and I just adore all of the fun and inspiration there too.  Check them all out when you have a minute!

September From the Heart Stamps Challenge
Digital Stamp & Sentiment - FTHS/Flappy Birthday
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Scraps
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, sequins, buralp string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 

Peace Train ~

If you tuned in yesterday, you'll understand my reference to trains...and this is the best I could come up with was a train of birdies!  Of course I'm also listening to Cat Stevens this morning to wake me up too.  If you're a fan of his, you know the song Peace Train. Love!

It's Friday...I'm tired...I'm not sure I even like the colors I used here...and the glue isn't even dry yet on my bow :( but I've got to get my big butt in the shower, slap a smile on my face and finish out the work week!

Have a safe and awesome weekend, and I'll see ya Monday!!

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Pennants or Banners
Digital Image - Torico
Digital Sentiment - Create with TLC
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Crate Paper/Acorn Avenue 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, oval/oval scallop nestie, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

Lifting Spirits ~

I just realized yesterday I posted a card with a car on it, today it's a plane, so I wonder now if I have a train for tomorrow that I could make something with to round it all out...I'll have to think about that!

Anyway, I'm sharing with you today a stair-step card that we made at a CTMH party last Saturday.  I just love how it all turned out, and we had a great time making it.  Of course we all had to put our own spin on it too. Thanks to Ronah's creativeness, and to Shelly for being the hostess with the most-est!!

Happy Friday-Eve!

All products are current Close to My Heart!!

 

Eat Here ~

Who doesn't love Diner food, right?  We have a Mel's Diner here in Phoenix, but I can't say I was very impressed with it. But Waffle House...oh ya baby...love. it.  Still one of the best (cheap) breakfasts in town!

Digital Image & Sentiment - Bugaboo Stamps/Good Times
Cardstock & Paper - Close to My Heart/Cruisin'
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, black pastel pencil, circle nestie, sequins, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

Chocolate ~ Need I say More? ~

I haven't joined in on the fun over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 in awhile, so hello there SS Diva's!!

I saw that the sponsor was DigiStamp Boutique, and I just happen to have a few in my collection...wink, wink !

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 230 ~ Focus on Sentiment

Everybody-Art-Challenge 293 - Chocolate
Digital Image - DigiStamp Boutique/Zoe
Digital Sentiment - Create with TLC
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Studio Calico/South of Market 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, pastel pencil, scallop scissor, sequins, edge distresser, burlap string, a button, glitter pen (her bow and the bottom of her top sparkle), foam tape, and white glue.

 

Let's Chat ~

 I was thinking something bright to wake us all up on a Monday would be a good idea, so here you have it!

I brought out the pastel pencils today for her leggings and hair, mostly because I don't have a black ProMarker (what's up with that?) and her leggings just had to be black in my mind!  There is glitter around the trim of her top too, but I just can't get it to show up.  What a doll she is!

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Grand Finale Challenge
Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge No. 506
Digital Image - Ladybug Crafts Ink/Chatty Nikki
Digital Sentiment - Pink Petticoat/Happy Birthday Sentiments
Cardstock - Stampin' Up
DP - Colorbok/Light Bright 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, pastel pencils, glitter pen, circle nestie, sequins, burlap string, a button, foam tape, and white glue.
 

I'm Blue Without You ~

We had a bit more rain here yesterday and of course some flash flooding to go with it.  Not nearly as much as last week, but everyone was sure on guard and a bit nervous about it too.  Umbrellas and raindrops are certainly on my mind, can you tell? :)

Happy Friday-Eve!

Stella Says Sketch Challenge No. 214
Digital Image - Bugaboo Stamps-Make it Snappy/Thinking of You
Card Base - Stampin' Up, with Kraft cardstock layers; DP - Old Stampin' Up?
Other Stuff -  ProMarkers, scallop scissor, embossing folder, rhinestones, burlap string, a button, foam tape, edge distresser, and white glue.

 

Ribbit, Ribbit ~

We're halfway through September already, which means it's time for more inspiration to join us in the Hambo Hoedown Kids Challenge this month. I let the background paper do most of the work on this one, using another adorable Hambo Stamp!

Digital Image & Sentiment - Hambo Stamps/Frog Boy
Card Base - Stampin' Up; DP - Scrap
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, flower punch, pearls, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

A Rose by any other Name... ~

I never tire of looking at roses of any kind.  They are so magically beautiful and sweet, aren't they?  I played around stamping another embossing folder for the background on this one.  Too fun!

Embossing Folder Stamping Tutorial

Digital Image - DigiStamp Boutique/Blooming Lovely
Digital Sentiment - Create with TLC
Cardstock - Stampin' Up
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, embossing folder/inks/dauber/spray mister, oval & circle nestie, chenille string, a button, a rhinestone, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

Old School Pebbles ~

This sweetie reminds me of Pebbles from the Flintstones, remember?  Lots of fun coloring and then the perfect sketch (rotated) to use it with.  I love when that happens!  Did you notice the dragonfly?  Make it a great Monday!

Update 9/20/14:  Top 3!

 








Sketch Saturday Challenge No. 327
Digital Image - Bugaboo Stamps/Scene it-You Rock
Kraft Card Base w/ Random DP scraps
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, scallop scissor, burlap string, a button, glitter pen, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 

Fill 'er Up Friday ~

I love coffee, cake and new blog challenges too!

Today's card is for two challenges; the sketch is from Mojo Monday, but the inspiration comes from this photo at a new challenge that just started at - If You Give a Crafter a Cookie.  Fresh Brewed Designs is the sponsor, so of course I had to use my favorite FBD digital stamp.

Fill up your coffee cup and make it a great day!

Digital Image - Fresh Brewed Designs-Coffee Cake
Digital Sentiment - Pink Petticoat
Card Base - CTMH
DP - Crate Paper/Maggie Holmes 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, shimmer ink, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, and white glue.

 

Kisses & Fishes ~

Wow what a sketch to play with this week at Splitcoaststampers!  This one had my head swimming...haha for a little bit, but I guess I'm alright with how it all came together.  I do love the darling fish couple tho!

Happy Friday-Eve!

Sketch Challenge No. 504 - Splitcoastampers
Digital Image - Pink Petticoat
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - MME/Indie Chic 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, circle nestie, embossing folder, sequins, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 

Flirty Flamingo ~

 

Hi there!  No I haven't floated away in all of the rain here in Phoenix!  Yikes, what a crazy day it was yesterday.  If you watch the news I'm sure you saw the videos of cars floating down our highways.  Driving a Beetle was not in my favor, but all is well again for me.  I know others are still dealing with a bit of a mess and my heart goes out to them.  Please send some positive thoughts their way.

I figured a bird with a bit of water of some sort would be fitting considering, and Pink Petticoat has a new set so of course ya knew I had to get it!  Have an awesome day!

Digital Image - Pink Petticoat-Flirty Flamingo
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Cosmo Cricket/Twenty-Three 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, corner rounder, sequins, burlap string, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

Pop Up Wishes ~

 

Happy Monday!...ugh....Since the weekend was too darn busy for me to get anything crafty done on my own, I'm sharing another card from our Stampin' Up class from Friday night.  It's another winner in my book!

Thanks again to our wonderful Stampin' Up consultant Kelly for designing another fun card!

Ridiculously Amazing ~

I'm sharing with you today a card that I made last night at a Stampin' Up cardmaking class.  I just love the colors and especially the sentiment.  This was designed by an awesome demonstrator ~ Thanks Kelly for the fun and for your patience!

 

Spooky ~

It's almost time for tricks and treats!  The sentiment and image are freebies here at The Alley Way Stamps blog. If you keep scrolling down a bit you'll find them.  Simple, cute, and fun!

Happy Friday-Eve!

Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - MME; Haunted House background - Studio G notecard (cut in half)
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, sequins, sponge with black & white inks, glitter pen, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 
 

For the Wee Ones ~

A new month brings a new challenge at the Hambo

Hoedown, and this time it's all about the Children!  There's a multitude of ways to make something for all of the special little ones in our lives, so get your creative juices going and join us!

Digital Image - Hambo Stamps - Toy Chest
Kraft Card Base - DP/My Mind's Eye-Dwell 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, circle nestie, Cricut/Art Philosophy-Pointed Circle, embossing folder, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.