Warm Wishes!!

Hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas.  We did, it was wonderful.  Now we just have all this snow.  So what a great inspiration for this cute bear called "Warm Wishes" over at DeeDee's Digis.  I used the Happy Monday Challenge which is a sketch.

                                                                                                                      

I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from The Christmas Combo by Die Cut With A View.  I used a Fiskars punch for the cup of cocoa.  I antique linen around the bear and finished with snowflakes and red rhinestones.



Jesus is the Reason!!

Happy Birthday to Jesus!!  We are thankful for all he does for us.  Merry Christmas to you and your family near and far.

I used the image "Touched by Love" by Crissy's Designs over at Whimsy Stamps.  How true the title is, all he has ever done is touch us with his love!!  I colored the humbling image with Copic markers.  I did the best I could with such a gorgeous picture.  My designer paper is "Eskimo Kisses" by Basic Grey.  I used some white lace my sister gave me (I really didn't want it, but I am GLAD she made me take it and try to use it).  The punch is scalloped lace by MS, blue satin ribbon and glitter paper and glitter for her wings.  I added my sentiment by Stampabilities and blue pearls to finish this creation.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 2

Hope everyone is ready for Santa and his reindeer.  I just love this set called "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" by Meljens Designs over at Whimsy Stamps.  I colored Rudolph and Santa with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from My Mind's Eye.  I used a Sizzix folder for the teal background paper.  I finished this fun card with glitter, stars and brown twine.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day3

I just love this cute little elf!!  I got him off the Free Digital Stamps.  I colored him wioth Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Holiday Collections by Die Cut With A View.  I finished this creation with a red tree, sentiment button from Hobby Lobby and gold pearls.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 4

I created this card using a stamp set my sister gave me for Christmas last year.  The "Christmas Tree Mouse" is by Impression Obsession.  I just love these cute little mouse stamps.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby.  I used the snowflake cuddlebug folder on the gold glitter paper.  My punch is scalloped lace by MS.  To finish the card I added an ivory/gold satin/organza ribbon and gold pearls.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 5

This card I created for my sister Darsie.  She is my angel!!  I got the frame from her as well.  She has a big version and I asked if she would scan and make it smaller for me.  Isn't she just GREAT!!

My image is "Little Christmas Angel" by Crissy's Digis over at Whimsy Stamps.  I colored the angel and frame with Copic markers.  The two glitter paper idea came from my husband (He is good for something).  And I finsihed the card with rhinestone holly's by Recollections.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 6

Here is a card I created when I was at my sister's house this past Thanksgiving.  I just fell in love with this image, so very pretty!!  This is "Christmas Wreath Set" by Fred, She Said.  I colored the wreath with Copic markers.  I used the Le Fluer, Scalloped, Classic Circle Nestabilities, I cut out one in each color glitter paper.  Next I twisted each glittered nestability to make my circle design.  I Sizzix my background, added gold pearls and ribbon to finish the card.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 7

I used this adorable "Classic Santa" by Crissy's Digis over at Whimsy Stamps.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is by My Mind's Eye.  I finished this creation with brown pearls and reindeer buttons.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 8

I created this card using the "Bear-y Merry Christmas" from DeeDee's Digis.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from JoAnn's.  I finished this creation with a red pointsetta and tiny rhinestones.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 9

Here is a cute little guy popping out of a present!!  This is "Cocoa's Gift" from Sweet N Sassy.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Christmas Combo" by Die Cut With A View.  My punch is from MS.  I finished this card with a green ribbon and pearls.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 10

I created this card for my neice Janessa who lives in Texas.  She was visiting her mother Darsie when I was there visiting her.  We had a family Christmas, oh what fun we had!!!

 My image is from "Vintage Christmas Set" by Justrite Stampers.  I colored my snowman with Copic markers.  I used a circle and scalloped Nestabilities and then added a felt snowflake.   My sentiment is by Inkadinkado and  I finished the card with glitter, and black ribbon.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day11

Here is a cute card that I created using "From Our Home" by Impression Obsession.  I colored my image with Copic markers, added snowflake stickers and a lime green ribbon to finish the card.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 12

Since I now get to enjoy the fabulous temperature at 4 degrees,  and 22 inches of snow.  I thought I would create this cute card with "Sweet Cocoa" by Sweet N Sassy, to warm my spirit.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  The designer paper I received from my sister Darsie.  I finished with a bow, blue and black pearls.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 13

This card I created was for the "Happy Monday Challenge" over at DeeDee's Digis.  The challenge is a color theme of gold and burgandy.  The image is "Beauty of the Season".  I love pointsettias, but I can't keep them alive.  So the fake ones work great for me.  Rush over to DeeDee's store because ALL of her Christmas digis are on sale for $1.00 until the end of December.  Hurry what a great gift idea!!

I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Greetings of the Season" by The Paper Studio.  I matted the background with gold glitter paper by Doodlebug.  I finished my creation with gold pearls, gold/burgandy ribbon and burgandy rhinestones.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 14

Well Winter is finally here!!  We just got a dumping of snow of 17 inches.  That's what I said, 17 INCHES!!

The wind is blowing and our temperature has dropped to -4 below.  Crazy stuff!!

Here is my creation, even my snowman is cold with his mitten and scarf.  You can get him off the Free Digital Stamps.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from JoAnn's and my glitter paper is from Doodlebug.  The snowflake trim punch is from MS and my sentiment is from Inkadinkado.  I finished with holly leaves buttons.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 15

Here is a little something to get you in the Christmas spirit.  I created this card using "Christmas Tree" by Meljens Designs.  Their challenge this week is a color theme.  You need to use red, gold and green.

My designer paper is "Christmas Tradition" by The Paper Studio.  I used the classic and scalloped oval by Nestabilities.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  Using red glitter paper, gold star for the tree and a gold bow for the finishing touches.

Christmas Card Countdown--Day 16

Here is the beginning of my Christmas card countdown.  I have created this card by using "Winter Friends" by Sweet & Sassy.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from the "Christmas Combo Stack" by Die Cut With A View.  I used the EK Success snowflake edge punch with white glitter paper from Doodlebug.  I finished with white snowflakes.

Belli Challenge - Anything Christmas

It's Darsie here again! Robin got home safely to Minnesota, and tomorrow is the day she gets her cast off and the stitches removed! Here is her card for the Anything Christmas Belli Challenge! She used a JustRite stamp called "Christmas Treasures" for her main image!

Christmas Treat for You...

It's Darsie again! Robin will be getting her stitches taken out on Wednesday, YAY!! She'll finally be without a cast! Then she starts physical therapy for 3 days each week! I don't envy her!

Today is Happy Monday Challenge on the Crafting with Deedee's Digis blog and the challenge today is:

"One of the many wonderful things about the Christmas season is that little bit of extra kindness people tend to share with those around them this time of year. Our challenge to you this week is to share a little bit of extra kindness by making a Christmas card or treat for someone who wouldn't normally be on your list -- a neighbor, postal carrier, school secretary, doorman, etc."

Robin created a darling gift bag and used the digistamp set "Merry Christmouse" from Deedee's Digis!

Deer Friend...

Here's a cute card I made using one of my favorite holiday images from Deedee's Digis called "Deer Friend."  I created this card using a Snowflake Swirl embossing folder and Marvy Brown Ink. My designer paper is from the Christmas Stack by Die Cuts with a View. I colored the reindeer with Copic markers then cut him out and glued him to the embossed panel. I used a sparkly brown snowflake and small brown pearls for embellishments.

I am MOST Thankful for...

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!  I love Thanksgiving because it makes use remember what and who we are MOST thankful for in life.  First of all, I am thankful for my most PRECIOUS asset in my life, my TERRIFIC sister Darsie.  She is the MOST giving , wonderful, loving, sweet and funny lady you will ever be privileged to have in your life.  LYTAM, Darsie!!

My family, friends in Minnesota and my friends from the Belli Challenge DT, Stamping Dragon DT, and last but NOT the least DeeDee's Digis DT.  All of these ladies are fabulous to work with and I am truly honored to have each and everyone as a special friend to me.

I created this card using the image "Thomas Turkey" by Meljens Designs over at Whimsy Stamps.  I colored the turkey with Copic markers.  My designer paper I got from my sister's leftover stash of paper.  My embossing folder is Swiss Dots by Cuddlebug.  I used the scalloped retangle to cut out my brown glitter paper.  I finished my card with peel off letter stickers, red rhinestones and a brown organza/satin ribbon.

Belli Challenge--Anything with an R

I made this card for friends of mine who is celebrating their 10th anniversary.  The image is "Everlasting Light".  You can find this wonderful image over at DeeDee's Digis.  Our challenge this week is to use anything with R's.  I have roses, ribbon, red pearls.

I colored the candle and roses with Copic markers.  The embossing folder is from Quickutz.  Then I added a red satin ribbon and some lacey scallop trim (that I got from my sister).  Next I added a red/gold organza ribbon and a red rose from  Recollections.   I finished by adding red pearls on the diamond shapes.

Thanksgiving Pilgrims...

Hi, it's Darsie, here for Robin again! Robin created a darling card using the "Thankful for You" digistamp set from Deedee's Digis. Unfortunately, I can't describe how she did it, because she forgot to tell me!! I hope you  enjoy the card!

Beary Happy Thanksgiving

This is a creation I made using "Teddy Pilgrims" by Meljen's Designs over at Whimsy Stamps.  I colored my pilgrims with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Home" by My Mind's Eye.  The embossing folder is swiss dots by Sizzix.  I finished the card with a teal organza and satin bow.

Tis Better to Give Blog Hop

The Holiday season is upon us -- a blessed time of love and laughter, precious moments spent with family, good food aplenty, and, for many of us, gifts and giving. Deedee's Digis Design Team has come together to share with you some ideas for fabulous gifts you can make! Join us today on our Blog Hop as we show you why "tis better to give" -- because not only will you have fun giving these gifts, but making them as well.

Here's how the hop works: To participate, visit each designer's blogs to see a fun project using one of Deedee's Digis and leave a comment on their post for a chance to win a free digi of your choice at Deedee's Digis Store. You have until 12 noon ET on Sunday to comment. Each designer will choose a winner Sunday evening, and we'll announce them on the Crafting with Deedee's Digis blog on Monday morning. Please be sure to check back then to see if you've won!

Don't forget that there is still time to take advantage of the Sale on Fall Digis! It lasts through November and it's a good time to purchase for next year!

Here is the list of designers:

April

Ceal

Darsie

Deedee

Jeanine

Jerusha

Kelly

Lawren

Melissa

Paula

Robin (You are here)

Sandy

Michele

Make sure you stop at the Crafting with Deedee's Digis blog and leave a comment and you could possibly win a $15.00 credit to Deedee's Digis Store. Also, Deedee is giving away a free digi as a gift for the holiday season, so make sure you grab it while you're there! The freebie will only be on the blog until Sunday, so get it while you can!

 

Here is the project Robin created using "Lovin from my Oven".

Rupert's Thanksgiving...

Hi, it's Darsie here again (Robin's sister). While she is recuperating from her foot surgery, I will be posting for her! She made a darling Thanksgiving card using Stamping Dragon Designs "Rupert's Thanksgiving". Right now, they are having a November Sale and now is the time to pick up these fabulous images for your holiday crafting!

Robin colored Rupert with Copic Markers, then glued him to a blue checkered pattern paper which was then adhered to brown glitter paper from Doodlebug. Her sentiment (Inkadinkado) was stamped with Marvy Brown ink, and mounted to the same checkered paper. She glued it onto a white panel, then to a brown and blue striped designer paper from JoAnn's and added some cute rhinestone embellishments. Last thing she added was a pretty organza and satin bow, and brown pearls in the corners.

Surgery...

Hi, this is Robin's sister, Darsie, and I'm putting up a quick post to let you know that she came through surgery on her foot with flying colors! She's home now, feeling no pain!! Please feel free to send her get well wishes HERE or leave a comment!

Happy Monday Challenge

It's Monday and you know what that means, Happy Monday Challenge over at DeeDee's Digis.  The theme for this week's challenge is to use the colors red, yellow and brown.  Wonderful FALL colors!! 

I created this card by using "Hello Pumpkin".  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from K&Company.  The punch is by Martha Stewart and I used the Classic and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders.  Next I added leaves that were inked to make them look realistic.  My finishing touches are the gold leaf brad and pearl.



Hooray..... It's Here

Over at Stamping Dragon Designs there are 12 NEW RELEASES!!!!   We are so EXCITED for this to be taking place.  You will just love them all.  Go and check them out and join us in our challenge.  We are giving away FANTASTIC prizes.

For any one who participates without one of our digis, you will be entered in to win one of the following prizes:

1st place-4 images from Stamping Dragon Designs

2nd place--Magnolia Magazine and 2 stamps

3rd place--Whiff of Joy (1dragon stamp)

For any one who participates using one of Stamping Dragon Design digis, they will be entered in to win one of the following prizes:

1st place--Wacom CTH461 Bamboo Craft Pen and Touch Tablet

2nd place--May Arts Ribbons

3rd place--$10 Gift Certificate from Your Next Stamp

Here is a card I created using one of the NEW RELEASES.  His name is "Rupert Clause".  I had so much fun coloring him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from "A Heartwarming Holiday" by The Paper Studio.  I used the Lotus, Scalloped and Classic Circle Nestabilities from Spellbinders.  I finished with punched out snowflakes and brown pearls. 

Belli Challenge

On the Belli Challenge this week, it  is to use "Something borrowed, Something blue, Something new, Something old.  Does NOT have to be for a wedding!!  So I asked my sister Darsie to send me something borrowed.  She sent this card, and I cut the front off and added it to white cardstock.

I used the stamp set "Holiday Cheer" by JustRite Stampers.  I colored all of my images with Copic markers.  On the opposite circles I added white snowflakes.  To finish my creation I added red satin ribbon on the bottom and lime green grograin with a knot.



Leave Me Smiling

It is gift giving time of the year and I have created this darling candy box using the digi set "Leave me Smiling". You can pick this up at DeeDee's Digis. Just a reminder, all FALL digis are on SALE for $1.00 for the month of November. Some of the FALL digis will work perfectly for Thanksgiving as well.

It is so easy to create this candy box. I colored the image with Copic markers, then cut it out. I filled the acetate box with Hershey's Nuggets that I have wrapped with designer paper. A quick and simple gift for a secret pal, teachers, postmen and newspaper boys.

Bright Snowman

Here is a card I created using an image from Free Digital Stamps.  He is called "Snowflake Man" by Just4FunCrafts.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is by Die Cut With A View.  I used the plain and scalloped Octogan Nestabilities by Spellbinders.  Then I used the large snowflake Cuddlebug embossing folder for the blue glitter paper.  Next I added snowflake buttons and lavender pearls to finish the card.

Around The Tree....

This is my creation using "Rupert and Penny around the Tree" image from Stamping Dragon Designs.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  The designer paper is from JoAnn Fabrics.  The swirls are from the Shapeabilities called Fanciful Holiday from Spellbinders.  I finished with glitter and green pearls.

Happy Monday Challenge!!

Happy Monday to all!!  In today's challenge over at DeeDee's Digi's, we have a sketch.

I created this card using one of her images called "Turkey Day".  I colored the turkey with Copic markers.  My designer paper is a combination of Debbie Mum and Recollections.  I used a Martha Stewart punch and finished with brown pearls.



Stamping Dragon Designs...featuring Kenny K!!!

Our sponsor over at Stamping Dragon Designs is Kenny K.  He has the coolest images, and the image for my card is "Xmas Shopping".  I colored her with Copic markers and use white glitter for her accents.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  The sentiment is computer generated and I finished with a white satin bow and red pearls.

Belli Challange....Flocking

Today it is Belli Challenge using Flocking or Flower Soft.  I made this card with an image from Angie Whalley called "Mummy Bear".  I found this image on Free Digital Stamps.  My flocking paper is Halloween words in a soft orange.  I colored my mummy with Copic markers.  My pumpkin punch is from EK Success.  The spiderweb is a self adhesive from Recollections.  I put the image on black glitter paper by Coredinations.  I finished with black brads and an orange spider.

Happy Monday Challenge!!

Here is my creation using one of the newest images over at DeeDee's Digis. The Happy Monday Challenge for this week is to use one of her images with leaves. This one is called "Bounteous Blessings" for Thanksgiving.  I colored the cornucopia with Copic markers.  My designer paper is K&Company.  I used one of MS punches for the border and the scalloped circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders. I finished with a burgandy glitter ribbon and burgandy pearls.



Thankful Thoughts Blog Hop...

Fall is such a marvelous time of year! God's great bounty is so very visible - in the harvest of crops that will sustain us through the coming winter, in the glorious display of leaves and foliage, and in so many other ways! It is little wonder that we find ourselves feeling thankful thoughts at this time of year particularly, though it is good to be thankful at all times.

Please join us today for the "Thankful Thoughts Blog Hop" as the Deedee's Digis Design Team shares with you some of the ways we express our thankful thoughts through papercrafting. We hope our projects will inspire you to share some thankful thoughts of your own.

Here's how the hop works:

• To participate, visit each of the participating designers' blogs to see a fun project using one of Deedee's Digis, and leave a comment on their post for a chance to win a free digi of your choice from the store. You have until 12 noon ET on Sunday to comment. Each designer will choose a winner Sunday evening, and we'll announce them on the Crafting with Deedee's Digis craft blog on Monday. Please be sure to check back then to see if you have won. 

• Below is the list of designers, but make sure you start at Crafting with Deedee's Digis and leave a comment for a chance to win a $15 credit at Deedee's Digis. Again, you have until 12 noon ET on Sunday to comment, and the winner will be announce on the craft blog.

• Finally, another reason to visit the craft blog, there's a treat/free digi for you as a token of how thankful we are for your support of Deedee's Digis, Crafting with Deedee's Digis and the design team. The freebie will only be there until Sunday evening, so be sure to snag it before then.

April

Ceal

Darsie

Deedee

Jerusha

Kathy

Kelly

Lawren

Melissa

Michele

Robin (you are here)

Sandy

Here is my project for the Blog Hop! I made this cute box for gift giving to a special person in your life. The template is from Splitcoast Stampers resource section, and you'd be surprised at all the fun projects you can find to make for the upcoming holidays.  My image is one of Deedee's adorable bears called "Little Things" and the sentiment is computer generated!

Thank you so much for stopping by, and your next stop is Sandy's blog!!

Warm Holiday Wishes

This is a card I created using the "Christmas Warmth Fireplace" from Stitchy Bear Store over at Stamping Dragon Designs.  Stop on over to see all the fun images that are available.   My designer paper is "Faith" by Paper Studio.  I colored the image with Copic markers and used one of the Fancy Tags from Spellbinders for my sentiment.  I then finished with glitter burgundy ribbon and colored the letters "HO HO" green.

Purr-fect Halloween!!!!!

When I saw this image of "Purr-fect Halloween" by DeeDee's Digis for Halloween, I just knew I would be using it for treat bags for my children.  I found this treat bag tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers (it is in the resource section).  It was very easy to construct and I used one of my favorite Halloween paper for the bag.

I colored this image with Copic markers and my designer paper is from a local scrapbooking store.  I used a MS spiderweb corner punch and finished with a silver spider charm and black pearls.

Happy Halloween!!  



Purple and Green Challenge

Here is a card I created for Crafting with DeeDee's Digis.  The Happy Monday challenge is to use the colors green and purple.  I used the image from DeeDee titled "Sweetest Treats".  I colored the bear with Copic markers.  My designer paper is by Debbie Mum.  I used glitter paper by Coredinations.  The sentiment comes with the image.  I finished with pearls I colored purple and bats from a MS punch. 



Inking Technique Challenge

I created this card using "Lil Behind" by Stitchy Bear Stamps.  The challenge is to use an inking technique.  My designer paper is Adhesive Mat Stack Prints by Die Cut With A View.  I colored the little girl with Copic markers and sponged ink all around my image for my technique.  My sentiment is from Inkadinkado.  I finished with buttons with brown floss and white pearls.

Pop over to Stamping Dragon Designs and play in the challenge with us and you could win 5 images from Stitchy Bear Stamps.

Pumpkins For Sale

I created this card using the "Pumpkins" by Karen's Doodles and the scarecrow from Free Digital Stamps.  My designer paper is from Recollections, I purchased at AC Moore when I was visiting my sister in New York.  My sentiment is computer generated and I used burgandy brads for the Belli Challenge.

Cold Nose...

Here is a card I created using "Just Chillin" from DeeDee's Digis.   I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is Jovial by Basic Grey and the gitter paper is from Coredinations.  I embossed my paper with an inked cuddlebug snowflake folder.  Then I used the EK Success snowflake edge punch, added black satin ribbon and red rick rack.  I computer generated "BRR" and finished with the sentiment and pearls.

Friends Are Flowers

Here is my card I created using "Friends Word Art" from Stamping Dragon Designs.  I used a Sizzix folder with my glitter paper by Doodlebug to create my designer paper.  I colored my image with Copic markers and softened the background with Deep Lilac Ink by Marvy.  I added  glitter paper swirls by Marianne's Creatables.  Under my sentiment I used white satin ribbon and purple rick rack.  Finally, I created butterflies by using silver stickers on acetate, cut them out and added pearls as my finishing touches.

Plenty of Fun!!!!

I made this card using the "Plenty of Fun" image from DeeDee's Digis.  The sketch is from DeeDee's Happy Monday Sketch Challenge.  So go and check us out and play along with her digis and her sketch challenge.

I colored my duckie image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Debbie Mum.  Next I added  brown satin ribbon and light brown rickrack.  I softened the background of my duckie and sentiment by sponging antique linen ink.  I finished the creation with a combination of brown/burnt orange organza bow, brown pearls and a silver leaf charm.



Spooktacular!!!

Today is the new release of some really adorable Halloween images from Stitchy Bear and Stamping Dragon

Designs.  Hop on over and check out this fantastic sale and fun!!

I made this card with one of the new images "Too Cute To Spook".  He is sooo cute!!!  I outlined him and colored my sentiment with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Cloud 9 Design.  I used the MS punch Iron gate and distressed it with antique linen ink.  My glitter paper moon is from Doodlebug and I finished the card with  rhinestones, bow and a bat.

Make sure you check out the other design team members creations as well.  You can find their blogs on the left side of my blog under Stamping Dragon DT.

New Design Team!!

I am so EXCITED as this is my first posting as a new design team member for DeeDee's Digis. My cute little card features the dollar digi set "Hay, pumpkin". I can't believe this adorable image is ONLY a dollar!! I had fun coloring the image with Copic Markers and digging through my punches for my card. My designer paper is from the Amber Autumn stack by Die Cuts With A View. I finished with olive green rick rack and rhinestone leaves I found at Michael's.

Make sure you check out all the Dollar digis and digi stamps for Fall and Thanksgiving at the store.

Don't forget today is World Card Making Day and DeeDee is having a Buy 2, get 1 free sale. Hurry and grab all the images you can because the sale lasts ONLY until tomorrow!!