Meljen's Design Challenge--Sketch

I created this card with a combination of "Garden Birdhouse" and "Garden Fence Background" from Meljen's Design.  The Meljen's Design Challenge this week is a sketch.   Go over to the challenge and check out this easy sketch to follow!!

 I colored my images with Copic markers.  My designer paper is of course, from Darsie's craft room!!  I finished with a cut-out of  flowers in which I colored to match the paper.  My finishing touches are teal/orange pearls.



Belli Challenge #114-Think Seamstress

I created this card for the Belli Challenge.  This week's theme is anything to do with sewing!  You can use seamstress tape, stitching, buttons, needle, etc.  I am using a freebie from Free Digital Stamps that they had a  couple of months ago. 

I colored the quilted horse with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Paper Potporri" by Doodlebug Design Inc.  I used a layered black satin and red polka dot ribbon/bow combo.  I generated my own sentiment and made faux stitching around my circle.   My finishing touches are red heart buttons, red pearls and scissors I colored black.

Bear Happy Birthday!!

Happy Monday to everyone!! This is a card I created for a themed challenge DeeDee had in February, using buttons. I missed posting then, but this is for anyone who might be having a birthday this month!

I am using "Beary Happy Birthday" by DeeDee's Digis. So many new digis about to be released on April 1st. Make sure you go and check them out, you will LOVE them. I colored my image with Copic makers. My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby. My punches are Scalloped Lace and Daisy Chain Trim by MS. I added a balloon button, thin purple satin ribbon, and a flower by Martha Stewart.

Fred, She Said Spring Blog Hop!

Welcome to our "FRED, SHE SAID" Spring Blog Hop! If you just happened to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to the "Fred, She Said" blog HERE and start your hop! Please take a moment to comment on our posts as we love feedback!

Along the way, you will see a special CODE WORD. Collect them all up! Once you've reach the end of the blog hop follow the instructions to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $25 Gift Certificate for the "Fred, She Said Store", a $25 Gift Certificate to CROPSTOP and 2 Digi Paper Sets from Bearly Mine Designs! We'll be choosing 1 winner on April 1st! So get hopping!

My Special Code Word: HAS

You should have come here from DARSIE's blog, but here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way (in this order, left to right):

TRACEY-LYNN, DONNA, CAROL, TRACY, DARSIE, ROBIN (you are here),  DANIELLE, NANCY, ANNE, MARLENA, MICHELLE,  and the FRED, SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG (the end of your journey).

Thank you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit  DANIELLE's blog! When you are finished hopping, why not check out the "Fred, She Said" store!

Here is the card I made for the "Fred, She Said" Spring Blog Hop using one of the newest images called "Easter Chicky".

Emma Blowing Bubbles

Here is a card I made using "Emma Blowing Bubbles" from Fred, She Said.  You can buy her in pre-coloured or a digi set.  I am using the pre-coloured version.  I really like these due to the fact it can get so hectic around here, that I can rely on the pre-coloured to help me create quicker.

 

Rain Or Shine!!

Here is a creation I made using "Rain Or Shine" by DeeDee's Digis.  I just LOVE this adorable little bear.  DeeDee has so many bear digi sets that it is worth the look and definitely worth the buy!!

I colored the bear with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Origins by Basic Grey.  Next I added a yellow polka dot satin ribbon and bow.  My finishing touches are a swirly from my sister Darsie's craft room, and green/brown pearls.

Rosey with Flower

Here is a card I created using "Rosey With Flower" digi from Fred, She Said.  You can buy Rosey as a digi or  as a pre-coloured set.  I colored the dog with Copic markers.  My sentiment is from Stampendous.  My designer paper is from my sister's craft room as usual.  I shadowed around Rosey with Marvy Ink.  My finishing touches are a brown satin/organza ribbon/bow and pearls. 

Meljen's Design Challenge #50 - Dots!

Here is a project that I created for the Meljen's Design Challenge.  This week's theme is to add "dots".  This is a acetate box of green and red M&M's.  The image I used is a freebie "Berry Happy To See You" by Meljen's Design.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I added red/white polka dot paper to the top.  My finishing touches are white satin, green organza ribbons and bow.  Finally I added a strawberry button and red rhinestones.

Time to Bloom Blog Hop

Spring is on its way and Deedee's Digis is celebrating with a "Time to Bloom" Blog Hop to showcase the wonderful images available for this upcoming season. From flowers, to plants, to teddy bears, Deedee's Digis has something for everyone.

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 $5.00 voucher 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!

You can find the entire blog hop list of designers participating on the Crafting with Deedee's Digis blog. You should have come from Rhonda's blog to get to mine!

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 Blog Hop, 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 I created using "Spring Blessings". You next stop is Sandy's blog!! Happy Hopping!

 

 

Belli Challenge #113 -Letter C

Here is a card I created for the Belli Challenge.  This week's theme is to use something with the letter "C".  I chose to use "Birthday Cake Mouse" from Meljen's Design over at Whimpsy Stamps.  I colored my cake image with Copic markers.  My designer paper came from K&Company.  I shaded around the image with Marvy Ink.  My finishing touches are a color combination bow and pearls.

Irish Blessings

 I made this card to use for the CDAC Sketch Challenge using the freebie "Irish Blessings" from DeeDee's Digis. Due to my Mother's unexpected passing, I never got to post. This works out even better now, due to St. Patrick's Day being Thursday of this week.
I colored the shamrock pot with Copic markers. My designer paper is from my sister's craft room as usual. My punch is the Hydrangeas from Martha Stewart. I finished with white satin ribbon and brown/white pearls.

Meljen's Design Challenge #49-Green

Here is my card I created using "Shamrock Bear" from Meljen's Design over at Whimsy Stamps.  This week's theme for the Meljen's Design Challenge is anything GREEN.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is paper from my sister Darsie.  My finishing touches are a yellow polka dot satin bow and yellow pearls.

Emma In The Strawberry Patch

Here is my first of hopefully many Spring cards, using "Emma in the Strawberry Patch" by Fred, She Said.  You can buy the digi set or the pre-coloured set.  I chose to use the pre-coloured set which comes with Emma and the strawberries.  My designer paper came from my sister Darsie's craft room.  I finished with simple pink/lime green pearls.



Sweetest Flower

Here is a card I created using "Sweetest Flower" by DeeDee's Digis. I printed out three various sizes and colored them with Copic markers. I cut them out and used pop-ups to give the 3D effect. My first frame which is white glitter paper I recieved from my sister's. The peach frame is a Fancy Tag from Spellbinders Nestabilities. My finishing touches are green branches from an EK Success punch, white satin/organza bow and pearls.

Emma The Hugger

Here is a darling card I created using "Emma The Hugger-Snowman Edition" from Fred, She Said.  She comes as a digi or pre-coloured, I colored her with Copic markers.  The pre-coloured images are Great when you are in a time crunch!!

My background paper is felt that I cuddlebugged with the Snowflake embossing folder.  I used the Classic and Scalloped Spellbinder's Nestabilities.  My finishing touches are felt snowflakes glittered and pink/purple rhinestones.

Meljen's Design Challenge #48-Animals

Here is a cute little card I created for the Meljen's Design Challenge.  I am using "Sick Little Bear" and you can find him at Meljen's Designs.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.    My sentiment is a FREEBIE from Meljen's Designs.  I finished with brown pearls.

Belli Challenge # 112- Animals

This card was created for the Belli Challenge.  This week's theme is to use an animal coming out of hibernation.  I chose an adorable image called "Snow Bunny" by Meljen's Designs over at Whimsy Stamps.  I colored my bunny with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Holiday Collection Winter Matstack by Die Cut With A View.  My finishing touches are an olive grosgrain ribbon and bow, white snowflake buttons with pink /green rhinestones.