Are you feeling crabby? :)

Good morning crafty friends!  First of all - for all my fellow Americans - Happy 4th of July!  We are blessed to live in such a great country and this is a wonderful time to reflect on the freedoms we have - and thank God for His blessings to our Land!

 

Since it is a holiday here in the USA, I have the day off work.  So of course I wanted to spend a few minutes in the craft room.  This morning I continued my pursuit on using what I have and also using un-inked (but certainly not unloved) stamps.  I dug through my stamp collection to see what would inspire me today and I almost got pinched by a crab!  Ok, not a real one - but a crab none the less.  And he was just so cute that I had to use him!!!!  The stamp set is called "Critter Tails" and it was from Clear Dollar Stamps - now known as Clearly Digi Stamps.  Recently they changed over to digi stamps - and I believe this set is available in digi form.  But here's a little plug - they have grab bags of their clear stamps for sale!  And what a bargain!!!!  Check it out:  grab bags.  And seriously, their digi stamps are fantastic too!  But those grab bag deals are a steal so grab them while you can!!!  I might just have to grab one myself (even though I'm trying to just use what I have instead of buying new...but who can pass up a deal like that?  UGH!!!)  Anyway - back to my little crab friend.   I colored him with a Spica pen that is glittery - the color is "lipstick".  The picture doesn't really show the sparkle all that much - but it's really cute in person.  The papers are just some I had in my stash - mostly pieces/parts from other projects.  And then the ribbon is just another piece from a past project.  The sentiment for my little friend went on the inside.  At first I thought about putting it on the front of the card...but then I really wanted my new little friend to be the main event for the front.

 

 

 

I'm submitting this card into the following challenges:

Clearly i Stamp - #1 - Red, White, Blue

Shopping Our Stash - #108 - Red, White, Blue

The Paper Players - #152 - LeAnne's Tic Tac Toe Challenge (blue, bling, friendship)

Kitty Bee Designs - #2 - Red, White, Blue

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a very blessed July 4th!!



Twist of Faith Challenge #44 - Make Your Own Background

It's Tuesday again and that means it's a new challenge over at Twist of Faith Card Challenges!  This week the challenge is to "Make Your Own Background". 

 

Our sponsor this week is 

Lacy Sunshine

 

The image I chose was "Twoo Love".  While I did use a "wood" background paper, I created leaves using another paper.  The image was then popped up using pop-dots.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers.  It didn't turn out how I wanted it - but I was trying to add some "texture" or feathers on their bodies (instead of following the exact lines of the image on their tummies).  I chose the verse for the card because they looked like "twoooo" friends hanging out - and aren't we thankful for those who are in our lives? 

 

 

Do you have an idea for a background you've been wanting to try?  Now would be a great time to let that creativity flow!  Join us this week at Twist of Faith - and remember that your card must include a scripture, positive quote, or inspirational verse.  We look forward to seeing your project/card!!

I'm also submitting this card for Word Art Wednesday

Thanks for stopping by!!!!  Have a blessed day!

Buggin' You

Can you believe it's July 1st already?  Where is this year going?  I certainly have no idea whatsoever.  Summer is here but I'm afraid if I blink I'll see that white stuff falling again!

 

This weekend I spent some time in the craft room....call it craft therapy I guess.  Just needed to unwind a bit.  And while I didn't have any challenge in mind when I made this card, it seems to fit in some challenges after all - especially since they are "Anything Goes"!  Gotta love those themes!  Ha-ha!!

 

The image I believe is Bugaboo Stamps (it's a digi).  I colored it with Spectrum Noir markers and then just layered it up. 

 

 

I'm submitting this card for the following challenges:

 

One Stitch at a Time Challenge

Challenges 4 Everybody

Make It Monday

Artistic Inspirations Challenges

'ABC' Challenges

 

 

Twist of Faith #43 - SCENES - Scenic card/or a scenic image

This week at Twist of Faith Card Challenges the theme is "Scenes" - to create a scenic card or a scenic image.  I must admit that this was sort of out of my comfort zone and I don't think I really followed the theme all that well to be honest.  The image I chose from our amazing sponsor, StampArt Design by Kathryne, was Allie & Angel.  The image is so sweet and it was sort of a scene already so I didn't create a scene with it - I just let the image speak for itself.

 

Now if you remember, the "twist of faith" is to include a scripture, encouraging verse, or quote.  The quote I used was from my image stash box - I don't know where it came from but I liked it and wanted to use it here.

 

I colored the image with colored pencils.  I thought about markers, but I wanted pencil feel...I didn't even blend the colors much. 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Enjoy your day and take a few minutes to encourage someone....it will not only bless that person - but also you.



{PIN}spirational #63

Tuesday is here and that means that's a {PIN}spirational Challenge day!

 

Look at this great summer picture for inspiration:

 

Isn't this adorable?  It reminds me of when I went fishing as a little girl.  And one time - if you can believe it - I was afraid of worms so I actually tried to fish with frozen fish sticks!  LOL!!!

 

Our sponsor this week is Elisabeth Bell Designs

 

 

You just have to check out her images - they are so sweet!!  I was blessed to be able to use one for this weeks card.

 

 

Are you inspired by the picture?  Maybe the colors?  The water?  The little girl?  Maybe it brings back a memory for you?  Whatever inspires you, be sure to link your creation at {PIN}spirational Challenge for a chance to win a great prize!

 

Thanks for stopping by!  God bless you!

 

 

 



SUMMERTIME!

It's here!!  Officially!!!  Summer!!!!  YEAH!  And today - here in Ohio - it really is summer.  The temps are nice and toasty.  When we were out earlier the car temp said 90 degrees.  I'm not sure it's really 90, but high 80's for sure.

 

With summer being here, may challenge blogs had summer as their theme for the week so of course I had to make a summer card today.  (Ok, any excuse to spend time in the craft room - but whatever works right?).

 

The image is from Bugaboo Stamps.  I colored her with Spectrum Noir markers.  The sentiment is from a kit that I bought a long time ago...so long ago that it didn't even stick anymore by itself....had to use a couple glue dots for it.

 

 

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

QKR Stampede - "Summer Fun"

Craft-Room Challenge - "Here Comes Summer"

Milk Coffee Challenge - "Summer Fun Challenge"

Eureka Stamps - "Anything Goes"

Perfect Sentiments Challenge - "Sun & Sand"

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - "Summer Theme"

ABC Challenges - "Summer"

Patties Creations Challenge - "Summertime Fun"

2 Sisters Challenge - "Summertime"

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy your summer day!!!!!

 



Twist of Faith - #42 - SKETCH!

Tuesday also means it's time for the weekly Twist of Faith Card Challenge.  This week it was a sketch and that is right up my ally because I always need a "jumping off point" to get me started.  So the sketch for this week is:

Our sponsor this week is

 

 

Digi Darla Designs

 

I was able to work with an image called "Blessing of Heaven 7".  Since I make cards for our local pregnancy center, baby cards are always on my mind it seems.  So this card is going into the box for the pregnancy center.  I hope it brings a smile to a new mom.

 

 

I really dug into my stash for this one.  The "Welcome Little One" is a sticker that I've had for a year or more and the little safety pin & binkie is over 3 years old.  I'm not even sure where the ribbon came from...Ha-ha!

 

Now it's your turn....You can turn the sketch on it's side or use it as it is....and the theme is anything you want - just make sure there is a scripture, quote, or encouraging word included.

 

Blessings to you!!!