Nolan & The Bullfrog

He is a darling creation using "Nolan & The Bullfrog" from Fred, She Said.  You can purchase this as a digi or pre-coloured set.

 I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Baby  Boy Stack" from Die Cut With A View.  My sentiment is computer generated.  I used the MS Bangle Chain Trim punch.  My finishing touches are brown and light green pearls.

  

Meljen's Design Challenge #78 - Shapes

Today we have a new release and a challenge.  The Meljen's Design Challenge this week is to use shapes, a square and a circle in your creation.

I am using "Little Bo Peep" from Meljen's Design.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from my sister's craft room.  The punch is the Traditional Eyelet from MS and a corner punch.  The Nestabilitiy is the Lacey circle.  My finishing touches are blue/pink pearls and a pink satin/organza bow with a blue rose.

Belli Challenge -127 - Paper Piecing

Here is a creation for the Belli Challenge.  This week's theme is "Paper Piecing", where you cut stamped shapes out of paper.  I used a Quickutz die for the penguins and the snowflakes.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby. Then I cuddlebugged the glitter paper with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. The punch is "Icicles" by MS.  And my finishing touches are an Inkadinkado sentiment and blue pearls.

Fred, She Said Fall Blog Hop!

It's time for another Blog Hop for Fred, She Said! We are calling it the Fred She Said Fabulous Fall Blog Hop.  We were to use a Fall Colour Combo -  any 2  or more colours from Red, Green, Yellow, Orange or Gold ... and Sky blue... We can`t picture fall without the leaves being against a lovely sky blue, and the project did NOT have to be a fall theme.

One Lucky Winner will get this prize package: 

£15 Gift Voucher to Bearly Mine Designs

 

$10 Prize Package of yummy goodies chosen by Judy from Pizzazz APlenty

... and  a   $30 Gift Certificate to the Fred She Said Store

(Thank you to Bearly Mine Designs and Pizzazz APlenty for sponsoring our hop)

This time around we are going back to a SECRET PHRASE.  Some people were having trouble last time leaving comments.  Please comment and leave the DT some love but it isn't required to win.  All you do is find the secret word/s on each hop post and collect them up to make up a secret phrase.

The instructions will be at the FSS Challenge BLOG on how to enter your secret phrase.  Please only one entry per person and please submit your entry by Friday September 30th midnight EDT. The winner will be announce on Saturday October 1st. 

My Secret Phrase is: ARE


Here is the Blog Hop List:

1. FSS Blog: http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com/
2. Danielle: http://paulettespapers.com/
3. Debbie: http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/
4. Nancy: http://inspiredbystamps.blogspot.com/
5. Robin: http://robinscreativenest.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE
6. Vicki: http://vldesigns.blogspot.com/
7. Darsie: http://craftingwithdarsie.blogspot.com/
8. Anne: http://stargrovesblog.blogspot.com/
9: Michelle:  http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com
10: Carol:  http://chocolatecraftsandbearsohmy.blogspot.com/
11: Challenge Blog (no word, just directions) http://fss-challenge.blogspot.com/

Here is my project using the colored version of the Pumpkins & Sunflowers Digi Set:

Your next hop stop is Vicki's blog! Enjoy the hop and don't forget to leave some love for the entire design team and their fabulous projects!!

Tea Cup Pansies

Here is a card I made using "Tea Cup Pansies" from Fred, She Said.  You can get this as a digi and pre-coloured sets.  I colored my images with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from "My Mind's Eye".  The final touch is an orange organza wired bow.  

Meljen's Design Challenge #76 - Paper Piercing

Here is my latest using "Witching Moon" from Meljen's Design.  The Meljen's Design Challenge this week is to add Paper Piercing to your creation.

I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is some antique looking paper from my sister's craft room.  The paper piercing is there, just kinda hard to see on the orange paper.  My finishing touches are black pearls, orange organza bow with a spider charm.

Belli Challenge #126 - String

Here is my latest creation for the Belli Challenge.  This week's theme is to use string.  I used "Happy Panda" from Meljen's Design.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  The sentiment is a freebie from Meljen's Design.  I used the Fancy Tags by Spellbinders.  The green string  was used to cover where my papers meet and with the white buttons.

Autumn Blessings

Here is a creation I made using a scarecrow stamp I purchased for myself and my sister.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Seasonal" from Cloud 9 Design.  My finishing touches are red pearls and a brown seam binding bow.

I am entering this creation into the following challenges:

Come & Get It - Color Challenge - Red, Brown, Orange
Pile It On - Layers
Crazy 4 Challenges - Color - Orange Olive Green, Yellow, Brown

Speedy the Cat's Friends - Punch

Hummingbird and Petunias

Here is a creation using the "Wee Hummingbird and Petunias" pre-coloured digi set from Fred, She Said.  My designer paper is from Michael's.  I used the EK Success Fleur De Lis punch for my frame around the image.  My finishing touches are large and tiny pearls and an iridescent white bow.

Meljen's Design - Tantalizing Tuesday

Here is an adorable card using a combination of "Fisher Moose", "Bucket of Worms" and "Gone Fishing Word Art" by Meljen's Designs.

I colored my images with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  My finishing touches are 3 green brads and brown pearls.

Meljen's Designs Grand Opening Blog Hop!

 

Today is an exciting day! Meljen's Designs is opening an online store featuring all of their digital stamps!  And to celebrate this joyous occasion, we are having a Blog Hop and Melissa is having a Super Sale in her new store!

You get 1/2 off ALL of Meljen's Designs digital stamps! This sale runs from September 1st - September 8th. 

Here are the details for the blog hop with 4 chances to win! You must follow the hop, then you'll return to the Meljen's Design team blog and you must leave a comment with the name of your favorite image or an image you'd like to see made! This Blog Hop will last from today and run through Monday! Winners will be announced on September 8th!

 

You should have arrived at my blog from Robbie's blog, but if you lose your way, you can always go back to the Meljen's Design team blog to see the entire list of participants! 

 

Cheryl

Darsie

Dee

Jessica

Katja

Lisa

Marlena

Melissa A

Nicole

Robbie

Robin (you are here)

 

You are at the end of the blog hop, but you'll need to return to the Meljen's Design team blog and leave a comment with the name of your favorite image or an image you'd like to see, to be eligible for the drawing! Also, make sure you leave some love for the designers and all their fabulous creations!

 

Here is my creation for the Blog Hop: