Atlantic Hearts #27 - Congratulations...

Hope you are all having a great week! Here is my Atlantic Hearts Challenge card for the week :)

We would LOVE for you to pop by and join in! Here are a few helpful guidelines to remember to keep the challenge fun for all!

• You can create ANY project (card, scrapbook page, altered item, etc) as long as it uses our sketch.
• Any and all products accepted; no limitations - GO NUTS!
• Each entry must be a new project! It is fun to create afterall!
• Your project must be shared with us using the inlinkz submission tool.
• We ask that you submit a direct link to the project photo of your entry/blog post.
• We ask that you create a link back to our challenge that you are entering, it must be visible on your blog post or in the photo comments if posting through an online gallery (if your link is from Photobucket, Facebook, Flickr, etc the photo privacy must be set to "public" otherwise we won't be able to come see your great project.
• Feel free to combine your project with other challenges (except other sketch challenges of course!).
• Must be submitted by the deadline, and...
• MOST important: Have FUN creating :)

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White & Silver Glimmer Paper

Inks: Pistachio Pudding & Soft Suede

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter & Delightful Dozen

Embellishments: 1/8" Silver Ribbon & Martha Stewart Pearl Acrylic Paint 

Tools: Fancy Font Embossing Folder, Small Heart Punch & Stampin' Sponge

Why not stop by and show a little bloggy love to the rest of the AHSC team!

Michelle S (blog co creator) / Darla (blog co creator) / Anna / Anna-Carin / Barbara / Beth / Brandi/Candra/Caroline/Carrie /Chantal / Jessica / Krista / Lajeania / Lucy / Margaret / Mary / Michelle H / Pam / Rebecca /Shari/Tarah

1 card & 3 tags :)

It was a rather busy yet productive weekend for me... Popping in with a quick post before my lovely little one wakes :) 

I created this card using the sketch from Seize the Sketch but missed the deadline... :(

I created this tag using the sketch from CAS.

I created this tag using the sketch from CAS(E).

And lastly I created this tag using the sketch from House of Cards but missed the deadline... :(

Take the time to let your creativity bloom! 

I will pop back in later on this evening to add the card recipes for each of these project... :)

A Birthday wish that's just for you...

Good afternoon! I have a card to share with you all that was SOOOO much fun to make. I worked with a few challenges on this card and I have to say I am quite pleased with how it turned out... 

Made it with someone extra special in mind :)

Sketch from Retro Sketches:

Colour & Cake from The Friday Mashup:

Theme from Seize the Birthday:

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Basic Gray, Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Afternoon Picnic DSP & I Am Me DSP
Inks: Basic Gray, Smokey Slate, Coastal Cabana & Crushed Curry
Stamps: Sketched Birthday, Remembering Your Birthday & Simply Stars
Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Tools: Eyelet Border Punch (retired)

I Have Loved it!

The past 6 months have flown by and I cannot believe this is my last post as a Design Team Member at the Dynamic Duos Challenge! I would like to thank both Lesley and Anne Marie for having me on their team, it has been a blast! Also a special shout out to the rest of my Dynamos, it has been a pleasure creating along side of such a talented group of gals :) 

Make sure to stop by next week to check out the *NEW* Design Team... But in the mean time we would love for you to join us this week! I am your hostess and cannot wait to see the lovely creations you come up with for this FABulous monochromatic combo :)

We would absolutely love for you to come and join in the fun with us! Our challenge ends on Thursdays at Noon (PDT). We have a few rules to keep things fun and fair!

• Any project is welcome...paper crafts, scrapbooking, digital, or crafts...
• Please ONLY use the two colours listed for your project. Neutrals are welcome.
• Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like, except other colour challenges.
• Please add our graphic to your blog with a link back to us.
• Any offensive or inappropriate posts will be deleted respectively. Thank you.

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Whisper White & Perfect Plum

Inks: Perfect Plum, Wisteria Wonder & Soft Suede

Stamps: The Best of Love & Stippled Blossoms

Embellishments: Basic Pearls

Tools: Stamp a Majig

Please feel free to stop by one last time to say hello to the rest of the Dynamic Ladies!

Alison Barclay / Debbie Henderson/ Janet Bagnall/ Janet Zeppa / Lori Turner / Michelle Williams / Susie Wittwer /Tracey McNeely / Tara Bourgoin / Lesley Croghan (Challenge Creator) / Anne Marie Hile (Challenge Manager)

Look Who's One!

Hope you are all having a lovely day! Almost Friday, wahooo :) I decided to create a little digital fun today to play along in a few different challenges...

I am using the sketch from MDS Monday, the colour theme from The Colour Throwdown and at 365 Cards they wanted us to share a favourite digital stamp set! 

Here is what I came up with...

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Project created with Stampin' UP!s My Digital Studio Software

Awesome... Thanks!

Good afternoon :) Just popping in with a quick post for you before my little lady wakes from her nap. I have my stampers club this weekend and so I have been busy creating our projects and wanted to share one with you all. It is a set of 3 cards but the other two will have to stay under wraps for a while longer!

I designed this card using the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches and I wanted to test out a new technique, the Faux Mother of Pearls technique. I am quite happy with how it turned out, though next time I think I will use a little less paint :) I am also entering this card in the Anything Goes Challenge over at Inkspirational.

My Challenge:

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Soft Sky & Whisper White
Inks: Soft Sky & Staz On Black
Stamps: Yippee, Skippy
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones & Martha Stewart Pearl Acrylic Paint
Tools: Square Lattice Embossing Folder & a plastic bag

Spoil Yourself Today!

Good evening all :) Had a bit of a ho hum day but ended up getting to see both of my best friends this evening which really made my day! Blessed to have these women in my life <3

Here is a card that I made for this week's challenge at Atlantic Hearts Sketches Challenge... LOVE this sketch and LOVE double stamping!!! It takes some practice but it is sure fun :) I am also entering this card in the Anything Goes Challenge over at Inkspirational & Addicted to Stamps & More!

We would LOVE for you to pop by and join in! Here are a few helpful guidelines to remember to keep the challenge fun for all!

• You can create ANY project (card, scrapbook page, altered item, etc) as long as it uses our sketch.
• Any and all products accepted; no limitations - GO NUTS!
• Each entry must be a new project! It is fun to create afterall!
• Your project must be shared with us using the inlinkz submission tool.
• We ask that you submit a direct link to the project photo of your entry/blog post.
• We ask that you create a link back to our challenge that you are entering, it must be visible on your blog post or in the photo comments if posting through an online gallery (if your link is from Photobucket, Facebook, Flickr, etc the photo privacy must be set to "public" otherwise we won't be able to come see your great project.
• Feel free to combine your project with other challenges (except other sketch challenges of course!).
• Must be submitted by the deadline, and...
• MOST important: Have FUN creating :)

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Old Olive & Whisper White

Inks: Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron & Soft Suede

Stamps: Teeny Weeny Wishes & Stippled Blossoms

Tools: Stamp a Majig

Why not stop by and show a little bloggy love to the rest of the AHSC team!

Michelle S (blog co creator) / Darla (blog co creator) / Anna / Anna-Carin / Barbara / Beth / Brandi/ Candra/Caroline/Carrie /Chantal / Jessica / Krista / Lajeania / Lucy / Margaret / Mary / Michelle H / Pam / Rebecca / Shari/Tarah

Truly Grateful

Sunday Stamps challenge time again!!! We are working with some fun colours this time around... Here is what I have created :) I am also entering this card in the Anything Goes Challenge over at Inkspirational & Addicted to Stamps & More!

We would love for you to join us! Feel free to use any brand of products you like. Please provide a link back to us in your post. We have switched to a bi weekly challenge so you will have 2 weeks to play along! The deadline to submit your creation is Friday, November 1st at 6 pm EST.

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Bermuda Bay & Very Vanilla

Inks: Pumpkin Pie & Chocolate Chip

Stamps:  Magnificent Maple & Truly Grateful

Tools: Wood Grain Embossing Folder

Would love for you to stop by and say hello to the rest of the Sunday Stamps Team!

Holly (Challenge Creator) / Joan / Steph / Kathya / Brenda / Marie

Happy Halloween!!!

Can you tell I am LOVING the digital crafting these days? I have been very busy the past few weeks getting ready for our daughter's 1st birthday party (which is this afternoon!). She turned the BIG 1 on Wednesday and today we will get to celebrate with family & friends :) 

My goodness that year flew by... Almost as quickly as my 6 months on the FABulous Dynamic Duos design team, but I still have one more week so no tears for now... :) I am also entering this card in the Anything Goes Challenge over at Inkspirational & Addicted to Stamps & More!

We would absolutely love for you to come and join in the fun with us! Our challenge ends on Thursdays at Noon (PDT). We have a few rules to keep things fun and fair!

• Any project is welcome...paper crafts, scrapbooking, digital, or crafts...
• Please ONLY use the two colours listed for your project. Neutrals are welcome.
• Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like, except other colour challenges.
• Please add our graphic to your blog with a link back to us.
• Any offensive or inappropriate posts will be deleted respectively. Thank you.

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Project made with Stampin' UP!s My Digital Studio Software

Please feel free to stop by and say hello to the rest of the Dynamic Ladies!

Alison Barclay / Debbie Henderson/ Janet Bagnall/ Janet Zeppa / Lori Turner / Michelle Williams / Susie Wittwer / Tracey McNeely / Tara Bourgoin / Lesley Croghan (Challenge Creator) / Anne Marie Hile (Challenge Manager)

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian family & friends :) Hope you are all enjoying your weekend and are fortunate to be spending it with those you love!

Well you think I would have a Thanksgiving card to share with you all today... And to be honest I almost did but I just could not make it work with this sketch and snowflakes were talking to me in instead :) So here is my project for this week's sketch over at Atlantic Hearts Sketches Challenge! I am also entering this card in the challenge over at Merry Monday :) I am also entering this card in the Anything Goes Challenge over at Inkspirational!

We would LOVE for you to pop by and join in! Here are a few helpful guidelines to remember to keep the challenge fun for all!

• You can create ANY project (card, scrapbook page, altered item, etc) as long as it uses our sketch.
• Any and all products accepted; no limitations - GO NUTS!
• Each entry must be a new project! It is fun to create afterall!
• Your project must be shared with us using the inlinkz submission tool.
• We ask that you submit a direct link to the project photo of your entry/blog post.
• We ask that you create a link back to our challenge that you are entering, it must be visible on your blog post or in the photo comments if posting through an online gallery (if your link is from Photobucket, Facebook, Flickr, etc the photo privacy must be set to "public" otherwise we won't be able to come see your great project.
• Feel free to combine your project with other challenges (except other sketch challenges of course!).
• Must be submitted by the deadline, and...
• MOST important: Have FUN creating :)

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Project created with Stampin' UP!s My Digital Studio Software

Why not stop by and show a little bloggy love to the rest of the AHSC team!

Michelle S (blog co creator) / Darla (blog co creator) / Anna / Anna-Carin / Barbara / Beth / Brandi/ Candra /Caroline/Carrie /Chantal / Jessica / Krista / Lajeania / Lucy / Margaret / Mary / Michelle H / Pam / Rebecca / Shari /Tarah

Just for You...

Good afternoon all. Just a quick post today as we are away on a mini family get away to the Toronto Zoo! Looking forward to a fun filled day with the 3 more FABulous people in my life :)

This week we are working with some softer shades over at Dynamic Duos and we would LOVE for you to come and join in the fun :) I am also entering this card in the Anything Goes Challenge over at Inkspirational!

We would absolutely love for you to come and join in the fun with us! Our challenge ends on Thursdays at Noon (PDT). We have a few rules to keep things fun and fair!

• Any project is welcome...paper crafts, scrapbooking, digital, or crafts...
• Please ONLY use the two colours listed for your project. Neutrals are welcome.
• Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like, except other colour challenges.
• Please add our graphic to your blog with a link back to us.
• Any offensive or inappropriate posts will be deleted respectively. Thank you.

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Project created with Stampin' UP!s My Digital Studio Software

Please feel free to stop by and say hello to the rest of the Dynamic Ladies! 

Alison Barclay / Debbie Henderson/ Janet Bagnall/ Janet Zeppa / Lori Turner / Michelle Williams / Susie Wittwer / Tracey McNeely / Tara Bourgoin / Lesley Croghan (Challenge Creator) / Anne Marie Hile (Challenge Manager)

Freshly Made Sketches ~ Joyful!

I was very inspired by a gorgeous card a friend of mine made a while back and I have been dying to try one out myself and when I saw this week's Freshly Made Sketches sketch it was PERFECT!!! 

My Challenge:

My Card:

 Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler & White Vellum
Inks: Versamark
Stamps: Joyful Christmas
Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Gold Embossing Powder & Gold Stampin' Glitter
Tools: Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool & Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #24 ~ Everything will be OK!

Good evening all! Here is my Atlantic Hearts Sketches Challenge card for the week. I will also be linking up with 365 Cards for this card as I chose to make it with an uplifting sentiment and that is what they are working with this month! 

We would LOVE for you to pop by and join in! Here are a few helpful guidelines to remember to keep the challenge fun for all!

• You can create ANY project (card, scrapbook page, altered item, etc) as long as it uses our sketch.
• Any and all products accepted; no limitations - GO NUTS!
• Each entry must be a new project! It is fun to create afterall!
• Your project must be shared with us using the inlinkz submission tool.
• We ask that you submit a direct link to the project photo of your entry/blog post.
• We ask that you create a link back to our challenge that you are entering, it must be visible on your blog post or in the photo comments if posting through an online gallery (if your link is from Photobucket, Facebook, Flickr, etc the photo privacy must be set to "public" otherwise we won't be able to come see your great project.
• Feel free to combine your project with other challenges (except other sketch challenges of course!).
• Must be submitted by the deadline, and...
• MOST important: Have FUN creating :)

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Elegant Eggplant, Soft Sky, Smokey Slate, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla & Season of Style DSP

Inks: Elegant Eggplant & Smokey Slate

Stamps: Really Good Greetings & Gorgeous Grunge

Embellishment: Basic Pearls

Tools: Tearing Tool, Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die, Little Leaf Sizzlits Die

Why not stop by and show a little bloggy love to the rest of the AHSC team!

Michelle S (blog co creator) / Darla (blog co creator) / Anna / Anna-Carin / Barbara / Beth / Brandi/ Candra / Caroline/Carrie /Chantal / Jessica / Krista / Lajeania / Lucy / Margaret / Mary / Michelle H / Pam / Rebecca / Shari / Tarah

MDS Monday & ColourQ ~ Apple Orchard Fun!!!

We enjoyed a FABulous Saturday morning of apple picking with our family this weekend and of course we snapped a few photos... My lovely sister in law did a family session for us which I cannot wait to see :) 

I was looking forward to MDS Monday because I knew it was scrap page week and just HAD to make a page with these cuties!!! I also paired up the FUN colour theme from ColourQ.

My Challenges: 

My Page:

Version #1

Version #2 - the challenge over at MDS Monday was a page using this sketch with just a POP of colour :)

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Project created with Stampin' UP!s My Digital Studio Software

A few sneak peeks of our session... Melissa Kew Photography!!!