Forest Fun :)

HAPPY DEMO RIGHT HERE!!! Today I am heading to Toronto on a road trip with two lovely friends of mine for an event that Stampin' UP! is having to reveal the *NEW* 2014/2015 Catalogue!!! I am BEYOND excited and cannot wait to see what we will be able to look forward to creating with over the next Stampin' UP! year :))))))) 

We have a new challenge going on over at Colour Me...! This week is an extra special week that only comes every other month or so, April had 5 weeks so this week you get to pick any colours you want up to 5 colours of your choice :) Come play along with us!!! I chose to use - Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi & Strawberry Slush... 

Our challenge ends on Mondays at 12:00 pm (EST). We have a few rules to keep things fun and fair!

1. Any type of paper crafty projects are welcome - greeting cards, 3D projects, scrapbooking, digital or traditional paper crafts, costumes, if it's craft we want to see it!
2. We ask that you only use the colours listed for your project and of course neutrals are always welcome.
3. Feel free to combine us with up to 3 challenges (including ours), with the exception of other colour challenges.
4. Please add our graphic to your blog with a link back to us. 
5. We reserve the right to remove any links if we feel any material submitted is offensive or found to be in poor taste, we are all here to have a good time!

I also wanted to play along with the sketch over at MDS Monday this week. I took a photo of my kiddos in the woods a couple of weekends ago and I really wanted to make a fun spring inspired page for it!

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

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

Embellishments
    Accessory Cord Pack\Accessory cord pack - corkboard arrow feather
    Accessory Cord Pack\Accessory cord pack - corkboard arrow feather
    Accessory Cord Pack\Accessory cord pack - corkboard arrow feather
    _Designer Kits\Blossoms Abound - embellishments\Blossoms Abound - flower 8
    _Designer Kits\Blossoms Abound - embellishments\Blossoms Abound - flower 1
    _Designer Kits\Blossoms Abound - embellishments\Blossoms Abound - flower 5

Punches
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = WILD WASABI 140,166,95
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Blossoms Abound - designer series paper\Blossoms Abound - 1
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Blossoms Abound - designer series paper\Blossoms Abound - 9
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Blossoms Abound - designer series paper\Blossoms Abound - 7
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Blossoms Abound - designer series paper\Blossoms Abound - 12

Photos
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\April 12, 2014 (19)
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\April 12, 2014 (19)
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\April 12, 2014 (19)
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\April 12, 2014 (19)
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\April 12, 2014 (19)
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\1 - Watermark (re-colored) Color = CRISP CANTALOUPE 253,173,150

Why let the fun stop here? Please feel free to pop over and say hello to the rest of the Colour Me...! Design Team :)

Tara (co creator) / Brenda / Katie / Rosemary / Sam / Anita (April Guest Designer)

Party Animal :)

We have a new challenge going on this week at Addicted to Stamps and More. This week we are celebrating holidays, I thought I would make a cute Halloween Costume inspired card :) Get crafty and show us what you got!

This week is our last week being sponsored by the FABulously talented Sherry T Designs: A Random Fan. You should really pop over and check her out, we have had so much fun working with her delightful digitals and I have a feeling I will be adding a few more to my list in the coming weeks! :)

I wanted to create a card with the sketch and colour theme from Fusion and thought this may be a fun time to use it!

My Challenges:

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Midnight Muse, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Neutrals, Brights and Subles DSP Stacks

Inks: Soft Suede & Blush Blossom

Stamps: Party Animal {A Random Fan}

Tools: Chevron Border Punch

Would love for you to stop by and say hello to the rest of the team!

Kylie (blog creator) / Danielle / Nonni / Shana / Sue / Sandie / Deepti S / Monika / Deepti M / Deborah

So Hard to Say Goodbye!

Popping in with a super quick post before I head out to pick up my son from the school bus :) It feels so good to be crafting again!!! 

I made this card with the CAS(E) challenge in mind today... I am trying to use some of my favourite stamp sets one more time before they retire!!! 

My Challenge:

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Basic Black, Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive & Whisper White
Inks: Staz On Jet Black
Stamps: Fabulous Florets 
Tools: Ovals Collection Framelits Die, Argyle Embossing Folder & Paper Snips

My 1st Hybrid Card!

So I have really wanted to use this stamp to create a birthday card but when I went to check my collection I was surprised I had not purchased it yet. I could not get my mind off using it and then I realized that I had purchased it on MDS!!! And so began the journey of my very first hybrid card :)

I am playing a long in a few challenges with this card...

CAS - Sketch

The Friday Mashup - Fun Fold Card & Polka Dots

Seize the Birthday - Theme

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White & Polka Dot Parade DSP
Ink: Staz On Jet Black
Stamps: Cycle Celebration & Another Great Year\Another Great Year - happy birthday to you {My Digital Studio}     
Embellishments: Gold Stampin' Glitter
Tools: Paper Snips

Bugs & Blossoms :)

I know I have been rather MIA lately. I am in the throws of a total craft room renovation and truly had no idea it was going to be quite as time consuming as it has been! The good news is that I started with my paper crafting wall and that one is now completely done :) The sewing corner, kids craft corner and knitting/crocheting area will be a work in progress over the next couple weeks... 

Here is my post for Try Stampin' on a Tuesday! This week we have another FABulous sketch to inspire you all. If you would like to take it one step further how about adding the twist of bugs and blossoms.

I decided to pair this sketch with the colour combo at Dynamic Duos this week. I was so deeply saddened to hear this challenge will be their last. I was on the Design Team for a term and it was such a fun challenge to be a part of. I will certainly miss playing along but am happy that I will still be able to keep in touch with the lovely ladies who made it happen through other blogs they are a part of. 

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Smokey Slate, Whisper White, So Saffron, Pool Party & Watercolour Wonder DSP

Inks: Smokey Slate, So Saffron & Pool Party 

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri, Regarding Dahlias & Really Good Greetings

Embellishments: Basic and Large Pearls

Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch & Scallop Border Punch

Always fun to take a poke around blog land... Stop by and say hello to the rest of the TSOAT team!!!

CherylAnn (blog creator) / Amy / Claire / Eileen / Glenda / Karen / Kathy / Mary Jo / Nancy / Nicole / Paula /Rose/Sara/ Sarah / Shell / Sue / Tanya

Rocking the Free Form Tool :)

We have a new challenge going on over at Colour Me...! This week, the playful colours we are playing with this week are Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Pacific Point & Tempting Turquoise... Come play along with us!!!

Our challenge ends on Mondays at 12:00 pm (EST). We have a few rules to keep things fun and fair!

1. Any type of paper crafty projects are welcome - greeting cards, 3D projects, scrapbooking, digital or traditional paper crafts, costumes, if it's craft we want to see it!
2. We ask that you only use the colours listed for your project and of course neutrals are always welcome.
3. Feel free to combine us with up to 3 challenges (including ours), with the exception of other colour challenges.
4. Please add our graphic to your blog with a link back to us. 
5. We reserve the right to remove any links if we feel any material submitted is offensive or found to be in poor taste, we are all here to have a good time!

As my craft space is in a total upheaval at the moment due to much needed renovations I thought I would create a card with MDS and play along with MDS Monday also :) 

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

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

Embellishments

    Natural Chevron Ribbon - embellishments\Natural Chevron Ribbon - ribbon
    Natural Chevron Ribbon - embellishments\Natural Chevron Ribbon - ribbon

Stamps
    By the Seashore\By the Seashore - shell, Color = TEMPTING TURQUOISE 75,196,213
    By the Seashore\By the Seashore - starfish, Color = BERMUDA BAY 2,181,160
    By the Seashore\By the Seashore - clam, Color = CRUMB CAKE 179,161,131
    Heard from the Heart\Heard from the Heart - sentiment 4, Color = SOFT SUEDE 124,103,74

Punches
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\High Tide - designer series paper\High Tide - 9

Photos
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\1 - Watermark (re-colored) Color = COASTAL CABANA 102,214,174

Why let the fun stop here? Please feel free to pop over and say hello to the rest of the Colour Me...! Design Team :)

Tara (co creator) / Brenda / Katie / Rosemary / Sam / Anita (April Guest Designer)

Up, Up & Away!

We have a new challenge going on this week at Addicted to Stamps and More. This week we are breaking out our markers and getting sketchy!!! Colouring for adults, show us what you got!

This week we are once again being sponsored by the FABulously talented Sherry T Designs: A Random Fan. You should really pop over and check her out, we are having so much fun working with her delightful digitals!

I wanted to create a card with the sketch from Seize the Sketch and thought this may be a fun time to use it!

My Challenges:

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Coastal Cabana, Real Red, Whisper White & Fresh Prints DSP Stack

Inks: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Coastal Cabana & Soft Suede

Stamps: Jack's Plane {A Random Fan}

Embellishments: Real Red 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon

Tools: Ovals Collection Framelits Dies

Would love for you to stop by and say hello to the rest of the team!

Kylie (blog creator) / Danielle / Nonni / Shana / Sue / Sandie / Deepti S / Monika / Deepti M / Deborah

Digital Welcome :)

This week at Sunday Stamps we are working with a sketch, one that yours truly created...

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, May 2nd at 6 pm EST.

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!


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

Background
     Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Storytime - designer series paper\Storytime - 28

Embellishments
    Chevron Ribbon - embellishments\Chevron Ribbon - pumpkin pie flag
    Chevron Ribbon - embellishments\Chevron Ribbon - pumpkin pie flag
    Chevron Ribbon - embellishments\Chevron Ribbon - pumpkin pie flag
    Round Buttons\Whisper White - button
    Scallop Dots Ribbon\Scallop Dots Ribbon - cherry cobbler knot

Stamps
    Nursery Necessities\Nursery Necessities - welcome little one, Color = RIDING HOOD RED 190,64,75
    Nursery Necessities\Nursery Necessities - large star, Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130

Punches
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = MIDNIGHT MUSE 17,69,93
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Storytime - designer series paper\Storytime - 28
    Borders\Scallop Edge Punch, Fill Color = CHERRY COBBLER 165,30,44
    Borders\Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Fill Color = POOL PARTY 169,221,199
    Extras\Starburst Punches\Starburst Punches - 4, Fill Color = SOFT SUEDE 124,103,74

Photos
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\1 - Watermark (re-colored) Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130

Waiting For...

Waiting for the baby girl to arrive whom I made this card for... :) Any day now!!! 

We have a new challenge going on over at Colour Me...! This week, the subtle colours we are playing with this week are Pistachio Pudding, Blushing Bride & Calypso Coral... Come play along with us!!!

Our challenge ends on Mondays at 12:00 pm (EST). We have a few rules to keep things fun and fair!

1. Any type of paper crafty projects are welcome - greeting cards, 3D projects, scrapbooking, digital or traditional paper crafts, costumes, if it's craft we want to see it!
2. We ask that you only use the colours listed for your project and of course neutrals are always welcome.
3. Feel free to combine us with up to 3 challenges (including ours), with the exception of other colour challenges.
4. Please add our graphic to your blog with a link back to us. 
5. We reserve the right to remove any links if we feel any material submitted is offensive or found to be in poor taste, we are all here to have a good time!

I also came across a new to me challenge. A fellow Design Team member with me at Addicted to Stamps and more has a blog Create Something Catchy Challenges and their inspiration photo this month really well inspired me :)

My Project:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding, Soft Suede, Calypso Coral & Blushing Bride 

Embellishments: Basic Pearls

Tools: Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Bird Builder Punch & Quilling Tool

Why let the fun stop here? Please feel free to pop over and say hello to the rest of the Colour Me...! Design Team :)

Tara (co creator) / Brenda / Katie / Rosemary / Sam / Anita (April Guest Designer)

{Friend to Friend}

We have a new challenge going on this week at Addicted to Stamps and More. This week we are going rogue, throwing caution to the wind and ANYTHING GOES!!! So get creative and show us what you got!

This week (and for the next several) we are being sponsored by the oh so talented Sherry T Designs: A Random Fan. Again cannot say how much fun I am having fun working with her delightful digitals! Be sure to stop by and check her out :)

I wanted to create a card with the sketch from Unscripted Sketches and thought this may be a fun time to use it!

I also loved the soft colour theme over at Dynamic Duos this week so I decided to play along :)

My Challenges:

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, So Saffron, Whisper White & Neutrals DSP Stack

Inks: Wisteria Wonder, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar & Blush Blossom

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes & Moon Light Dream {A Random Fan}

Embellishments: Basic Pearls

Tools: Paper Snips & Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Would love for you to stop by and say hello to the rest of the team!

Kylie (blog creator) / Danielle / Nonni / Shana / Sue / Sandie / Deepti S / Monika / Deepti M / Deborah

Wish Big!

Here I am popping in with my post for Try Stampin' on a Tuesday! This week we have another FABulous sketch to inspire you all. If you would like to take it one step further how about adding the twist of an Easter Theme.

I have to make a birthday card so I decided to stick with just the sketch this week :)

My Card:

Take the time your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Basic Gray, Gumball Green, Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla & Birthday Basics DSP

Inks: Basic Gray, Gumball Green, Crisp Cantaloupe, Bermuda Bay, Raspberry Ripple

Inks: Pennant Parade & Birthday Cake

Embellishments: Gold Stampin' Glitter 

Tools: 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch & Ovals Collections Framelits Dies


Always fun to take a poke around blog land... Stop by and say hello to the rest of the TSOAT team!!!

CherylAnn (blog creator) / Amy / Claire / Eileen / Glenda / Karen / Kathy / Mary Jo / Nancy / Nicole / Paula /Rose/ Sara/ Sarah / Shell / Sue / Tanya

Saturday Craft Night Post #3 of 3 :)

And last up for this evening a little Digital love to share to play along with a few challenges...

Now off to bed for me!!!

CAS: Sketch

ColourQ: Colour Combo

Time Out: Masculine Birthday Card Theme

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!


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

Background
     Card Stock\Bermuda Bay

Embellishments
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 2
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 2
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 2
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 2
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 1
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 1
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 1
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 1
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 1
    _Designer Kits\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - embellishments\This And That Retro Fresh Washi Tape - washi tape 1
    Basic Pearls and Rhinestones\Basic Pearls and Rhinestones - rhinestone large
    Basic Pearls and Rhinestones\Basic Pearls and Rhinestones - rhinestone large
    Basic Pearls and Rhinestones\Basic Pearls and Rhinestones - rhinestone large

Stamps
    On the Grill\On the Grill - burger
    On the Grill\On the Grill - plate, Color = BERMUDA BAY 2,181,160
    Delightful Dozen\Delightful Dozen - happy birthday
    On the Grill\On the Grill - bottle
    Cake & Ice Cream\Cake & Ice Cream - hat
    On the Grill\On the Grill - grill
    On the Grill\On the Grill - sausage, Color = PEACH PARFAIT 243,146,75
    On the Grill\On the Grill - steam, Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    On the Grill\On the Grill - steam, Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    On the Grill\On the Grill - steam, Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121

Punches
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = COASTAL CABANA 102,214,174
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255
    Extras\Starburst Punches\Starburst Punches - 5, Fill Color = BERMUDA BAY 2,181,160
    Extras\Starburst Punches\Starburst Punches - 5, Fill Color = 230,WATERMARK 255,255,255

Photos
    C:\Users\MarkandHayley\Pictures\1 - Watermark

Saturday Craft Night Post #2 of 3 :)

And the fun continues... Next up a card I made using a few more fun challenges...

Freshly Made Sketches: Sketch

Create with Connie & Mary: Colour Combo

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White & Birthday Basics DSP

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Baked Brown Sugar & Versamark

Stamps: Swallow Tail, Gorgeous Grunge & Many Thanks

Embellishments: Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder

Tools: Embossing Buddy & Heat Tool

Saturday Craft Night Post #1 of 3 :)

After a most wonderful day with my family once the kiddos were in bed the hubby and I decided to have a little "me" time so he tucked away on the computer and played his game and just a few steps away I got my craft on!

Here is the first card that I have to share with you! Our little man is off to a birthday party tomorrow so I made this one for the special little birthday girl :)

For this card I am playing along with a few challenges...

Atlantic Hearts Sketches Challenge: Sketch

The Colour Throwdown: Colour Combo

My Card:

Take the time to let your creativity bloom!

Card Recipe

Card Stock: Soft Sky, Pistachio Pudding, So Saffron & Whisper White

Inks: Soft Sky, Pistachio Pudding, So Saffron & Baked Brown Sugar

Stamps: Remembering Your Birthday, Papillon Potpourri & Bright Blossoms 

Embellishments: Basic Pearls

Tools: Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Scalloped Eyelet Border Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch & Scallops Embossing Folder