A Few Challenges

Ready for some Action?  Make sure to Hop on over to the following blogspots. The Design Team and the Entries to these are full of Bright Inspiration.

The Pixie Cottage is featuring a Special Guest Designer, Jacque's Magnolia's and you are in for a treat, be sure to visit her blog also   http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/  She has done the Sketch PC #16 for Pixie Cottage

Die Cuts R Us has Whatever Floats your Boat - - - -Challenge #36     Mine would be the colors
http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/  
The Shabby Tea Room  has   Comforts of Home - - Week Challenge #7  Mine would be the colors
http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Incy Wincy Designs has     One of My Favourites - - -Again color & the butterflies
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/    scroll down past the bloghop info for the current info
One Stitch at a Time has - - - Flowers  http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/
Denami has - - - Spring Like   http://denami.blogspot.com/2010/04/theme-challenge-1.html
Sentimental Sunday has - - - Flowers and Sentiment  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/

My card was so fun to make. I used my BIG SHOT and the Cuttlebug Large Butterfly and Embossing Folders, Martha Stewarts Little Butterfly Punch and Border Punch, Spellbinders Squares, & Scalloped Squares, Sentiment from Stampabilities, Background Paper from Hot off the Press, Ribbon, Embellishments & Flowers from a my Stash.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to follow the Sentiment " It's the smallest things that fill your heart".  Have a great day.

Day Off Wednesday

Had to take a day and get the garage cleaned. Woke up at 5AM so just got up by 6 I was moving 3 vehicles outside and all the stuff accumulated over winter.  Gravel road's have us track in a lot of fine dirt so I swept the heavy duty dirt and my husband came to help with a hose and water, as I followed with broom to really clean the floor.  Threw a lot and washed down the bar & stools, refrigerator, and the wood items etc we use for entertaining out there once in a while.
A lot got moved to the shop area which I hope to get done next week one day.
Need a trip to the city to get some new carpet strips for between the cars and replace some I threw to connect to the bar area.  After 5 hrs, I was physically wore out.  Advil and a beer and good sleep.

Then a trip towing my car to our little town  something needs attention as it wouldn't start. What is a woman to do without a car.  Drive a little red older truck with no air that my  7 yr old grandson Caek says " Grandma this thing really moves"  He's amazed at the stick shift and spinning tires!!!! and granddaughter Camryn 4, don't miss an adventure with Grandpa on some sort of moving machine here (tractors, trucks, 4 wheeler, combine)
Spent a few hours on webcam with son visiting in Phillipines, will be back in So.Korea tonight.

Today got to do a few cards for personal use, lots of May birthdays, Bridal shower, and a few Sympathy cards again.  An some time to spend with the cats...they will be 1 in May...

Baxter the bigger, cuddle cat, moves a lot slower and in total command. Always has his paw ON TOP of either Baily or Me when he's resting.  He does a LOT of that.  Totally MALE!!!

Bailey the small, thin, full of energy, and  investigative little one, can make you laugh a lot, trying something new everyday. He is a real keeper.. loves treats and trying to get out the door before you.
They were totally amazed at the outside world the day I let them follow me around the yard.
They spend a lot of time together looking out the windows and racing up and down the steps to my craft room  or the family room .  AND they love my ribbon !!!!!  Haven't had the camera there to get that shot. but they also play with a little tin pan I put some scraps in...love the twisty ties & playing in boxes when the UPS drops off a package. 

Well got to get busy, Have a Raggedy Ann collection that needs dusting and some Goulash to make for lunch.  Have a great day.  We are having 40mph winds... so no adventures outside today.

Another Group of FUN Challenges

Your Next Stamp (YNS)Challenge #14  Sititching Real or Faux.. machine needs work...I need patience  http://ynschallenges.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-14-stitching-real-or-faux.html 

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 109   Andrea's Sketch  http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-109-sketch-by-andrea.html

Simple Doodles  SD #16  Not A Spring Chick Anymore.....My Little Man
http://simpledoodles.blogspot.com/2010/04/sd-16-not-spring-chick-anymore.html
I had to enter this...My darling husband tells me this all the time.  

Colour Q     CQC #30   http://colourq.blogspot.com/    Love these Colors.

ABC Design Recipe Challenge:  1 Punch, 2 Stamps, 3 Embellishments
http://abcdesignblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-recipe-challenge.html

The Corrosive Challenge #61  " A Charm"   http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-61-theyre-magically-delicious.html   

Fun With Shapes & More  Challenge #50  "Charms"  http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/

Prairie Fairy Fridays..  "Distress"   what fun..  http://prairiefairyfridays.blogspot.com/  

The Secret Craffters  Saturday Challenge #80  "Distressing"   http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ 

My creation consistes of a Martha Stewart Border Punch, Scraps of Paper some of which I don't know, white cardboard, a brown bag, but Debbie Mumm, & Cosmo Cricket are there, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool,  Ranger Distress Ink, the 2 stamps are "Desire" and the "Little Man"  I have had him a LONG time and there is no name on this really rubber stamp.  The twine, button, CHARM, key, and tiny tag were from my Stash, Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, a theadless sewing machine to do the Faux on the edges.  I truly need to get my machine fixed and try this sewing thing. I love it on the cards.

I truly enjoyed this project. Thanks to all the BlogSpots for their Challenges

The "Not a Spring Chick Anymore"  really hit home. My sweet husband tells me that all the time when I can't get up from a kneeling position or whatever.  And I ain't "THAT" old.

I truly think this will be "ALL" for the day. Early this AM  I did another set of Challenges and I really need to get  all the unfinished "HOUSE CHORES" done before this sweet husband comes in and wants to take me out for what we call Tuesdays here in rural Iowa "Chicken Night" at the local PUB.   DO HOP around the above Blogs. They all had some AWESOME CREATIONS by their DESIGN TEAMS, some offering prizes, some just for fun.  But most of all, enjoy the week, take time to do what you love.

Oh So Many...Fun..Challenges

Good Morning! A bright and sunny day here today but quite cool.  My card is for the following challenges:

Pile it On  at  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/  use a lot of  Challenges.

Stampin With Stacey    http://stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com/  Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 27

There She Goes Clear Stamps  http://www.tsgclearstamps.blogspot.com/ Sketch by Mercy TSG52

Penny Black Saturday Challenge   http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Week 98 Receipe is "3 Flowers, 2 Buttons, 1 Bow & a Penny Black Stamp"

One Stitch At a Time   http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/  "Flowers"

Denami  http://denami.blogspot.com/  "Spring Like"

Sentimental Sundays  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/  Flowers & Sentiment

Sew Many Challenges  http://sewmanychallenges.com/  Anything Goes

S2G Challenges  http://s2gpapercraftingcontest.blogspot.com/  Flowers

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/  Anything Goes

Practical Scrappers   http://www.practicalscrappers.com/  Buttons

My card was made by using Debbie Mumm Papers, Penny Black Sentiment Stamp, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, and Buttons, Ribbon & Flowers from my Stash

Lots of Challenges here and I will say I visited all of them and read  and enjoy all the Creations that are shown. Stop by and Hop around many, many talented people  out there. Some of these are offering prizes, others just good fun.  Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's almost time for lunch and my husband has been pretty patient with me, being in the craft room so much.   Have a great week.

Challenges Galore

My card was made for
 C.R.A.F.T Challenge #47    Pink & Brown   http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Etsy Inpired   pick your Color from BEE THINGS SHOP   http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/
I used the "Bags" Pink & White on Brown. There is such an assortment of very inspiring things.

Clearly Inspired Challenge #12-All Tied Up  Focus on Ribbon http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/
With Ribbon being one of the main components of their new Clearly Coordinating Collection

Fuzzy & Fancy Friday Challenge 9   Birthday With a Sweet Treat  http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/ 

Pile It On  Challenge #16   Make it Sweet   http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-16-make-it-sweet-and-dt-call.html   

2 Sketches 4 You  Kazan's Sketch 51  http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/ 

 My card was made from DCWV's Sweet Stack Collection
  Glitter Pen, Pearls & Ribbon from my Stash

      Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. These Blog Challenges all have great Design Team
Inspirations and some prizes for your efforts. So take time to hop on over and enjoy the fun.
Have a great week.

3 Challenges / 1 Card Pretty Much an EARTH DAY THING

My card was Distressed by the Tim Holtz tool, Cosmo Cricket for the Sentiment & Chipboard Acorn,
Best Occasions for the Chipboard Tree, Color Box Copper for the Aged effect, an Old Button & some Hemp Cord for the Bow, all for an 'Earth Day Effect' using    Brown Green & White.

Esty Inspired    http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/   This week's featured Etsy shop is sure to make you smile! Bee Things is filled with fabulous limited edition silkscreen prints. You pick the colors and enjoy the visit. I used the "Bags" Kraft, Green, White

KL Stampin N Scrappin  http://klstampinnscrappin.blogspot.com/2010/04/kl-sns-challenge-27-earth-colors.html  Challenge is to use Earth Colors, Browns, Greens, White, Earth Day Inspired

and the DT has some really fun cards.

Die Cuts R Us    http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-35-earth-day.html

Challenge is to use one earth or nature related embellishment, Earth Day Inspired. The DT team here has som cute cards & the shopping experience is fun.

I will no doubt use my card for my Brother, he works for the Soil Conservation Office and is ALWAYS outside.  His love for nature,(animals & the land), preserving it, offering helps and ideas to people who care to preserve what we have makes me so proud. He kinda  uses the way "it use to be" to enjoy the beauty, lifestyle, and obtains some quiet serenity in the process. 

We all take too much for granted and are in too big of a hurry to enjoy the "Little Things".  

 The Rising and Setting of the Sun should be a part of our enjoyment in this life.

Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. Take  "TIME"

Get Sketchy Challenge #35

http://getsketchy.blogspot.com/2010/04/gs-35.html 
This week's sponsor is the fun
HOT OFF THE PRESS ----- ---- ---- PAPER WISHES
The winner of this week's sketch will be getting this fabulous SUPER STUFFED PRIZE PACKAGE!

GET SKETCHY'S Card Challenge #35

I used the "Little Prints Papers" from Hot off the Press, Spellbinders Ovals & Scalloped Ovals, Cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon & pearls from my stash. I love the colors in this Little Print Paper Set.
Thanks for stopping by my blogspot, and have a great weekend.

Simple & Quick

My card today is for 2 Challenges:  Love it as it is Simple & Quick and much to do today.

http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/  ETSY INSPIRED  This week's featured Etsy shop is sure to make you smile! Bee Things is filled with fabulous limited edition silkscreen prints. You pick the colors and enjoy the visit. (I used the Pelican Colors)

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/04/simon-says-challenge-things-with-wings.html  SIMON SAYS  "Things with Wings"   ( I used a Chipboard Butterfly") They are offering a $25 Credit Voucher (oh what fun shopping that could be)  and feature CC DESIGNS they feature LOTS of rubber stamps.

My papers and chipboard pieces were from COSMO CRICKET. They have provided the prize at ETSY this week. And WHO doesn't like Cosmo Cricket?  So hop on over and see the GREAT Inspiration of COLOR

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Enjoy the weekend.

Just for Fun Challenge #8

Hop on over to Just for Fun Rubber Stamps, the DT has some very nice Inspiration
http://jffstamps.typepad.com/jffstamps/   in an unusual color combo.

Blue   Gray   Orange.    I cannot get the logo color to come over...but once I got the block out of my head this came together and I liked working with it. I didn't have the type ribbon I needed, but here in the land of no towns close by I used what I had. But a soft fluffy bow would have been my choice.

I used the Prima Paper Flowers, (a gift from Becca), Debbie Mumm Papers, Stampabilities Sentiment
Some ribbon and sparkle from a stash I need to organize.
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the weekend. Forecast here is RAIN so can really spend some much needed time in my crafting room.

Sketch 50 & Challenge 89

My card today is for 2 Challenges

Color Throwdown Challenge 89               http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/

Hop over and see the VERY NICE Inspiration LeAnne and the DT have put together. The cards are truly beautiful. Each one is unique with color and design.

and 2 Sketches 4 You  http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/   

This weeks Sketch 50 is Laura's and the sketch is brought to you by DeNami Designs, the DT has some really great designs with" Mimi" Stamps and Buttons and who wouldn't like to win the buttons thisweeks prize is a great assortment of buttons.  I love buttons!!! 

 

For my card I used Martha Stewart Border Punch, Spellbinders Labels 9 and Debbie Mumm Papers,

Some sparkle, flowers and ribbon from my Stash. I love the soft colors. Was a fun card. Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. Enjoy the weekend. We have rain forcast, but right now the sun is shining bright. And there's things to do and places to go.

WOW-A FEW CHALLENGES

For my card today I have used the Sizzix Scalloped Circle, Daisies, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots on Flowers, Spellbinders Lotus, and a Big Pink Pearl Brad.
The Challenges call for:
http://www.palspaperarts.com/  PPA39 KISS   (Keep it Simple Sweetie)
 http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/    Challenge 39, Black, White & 1 Other Color

http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-15-and-dt-call.html  Challenge 15 Spring
and here they want you to do many challenges
http://instylestampsblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/over-hump-day-blog-candy-giveaway.html
Mother's  Day
http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenges "Flowers"
http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.com/  Pick 3 mine were(diecuts, embossing, no coloring) http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/  Anything Goes

This was a fun, simple card. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you enjoy visiting all the above Challenges.  There are so many great inspirations at them all and some have really nice prizes. So hope on over and get hoppin!!.. Have a fun day.

Thank You Challenge IN PINK GREY BLACK

My card is a Quick Thank You to Becca for the "Goodie Package" I won. Also for 2 Challenges

Fun With Shapes and More has the Color Challenge Pink, Grey & Black http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/   there are inspirations from Gals from a lot of different Countries. I always think the other Countries have unusual ideas and items to work with.  Can take up a lot of my time "LOOKING".. so make sure to stop by.

One Stitch at a Time has a "Thank You" Challenge.   http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/
There are also many cards to look at thru the link up system. Many good designs also.

My card is small 4 1/2 x 3 1/2. I used Spellbinders Labels 9, Sentiment Verve, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Pearls & Ribbon from my stash and papers from Gift of Becca , Basic Grey Sugared.
It was fun, quick & easy. 
We are having a beautiful day, must get out and work in the flower beds some. Also see if my kittens will follow.  They don't seem to like the grass.  Kinda Tippy Toe around. But they don't want to miss anything so they try to keep up with me.   Thanks for stopping by my blog and enjoy the moment.

Recyle @ Daily Bread Designs & Etsy Challenge #84 & Gina K

Our Daily Bread Designs weekly Challenge is "RECYCLE" , so I used some foil
http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/odbdslc10-recycle-it.html Do stop and visit they have some very nice Inspiration pieces and have great things happening all the time. Very good DT who offer lots of Inspiration.

At Etsy Inspired Challenge #84 is Purple, Grey, White for me.  You can pick your color from
 Cose Dolci  who specializes in beautiful handmade living accessories.  They have some very nice things on display in this shop. So hop on over   http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/  and have some fun.

I also uploaded this to Gina K's Blast from the Past, Gina had a tutorial on embossing on foil some time ago and they now have it as one of the Challenges. You can visit  http://stamptv.ning.com/

My card is a Purple Frame Cut with Spellbinders die, Foil embossed with Cuttlebug's Embossing folder, and foil hilited with some purple stamp ink, Sentiments is Cuttlebug's Embossing Folder and hilited with purple stamp ink. silver & lavender ribbon from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. May you have a great week.

Just For Fun Challenge #7

The Challenge is Pink, Blue, and Neutral of Choice. I couldn't get the sample to display for some reason. So hop on over and see the great inspiration the DT has created.
http://jffstamps.typepad.com/  
challenge  winner will receive a 25% Discount on their next purchase at
Just For Fun® Rubber Stamps.

I used the Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Sanded the Flames, Martha Stewarts Border Punch, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Ribbon, Flowers, & Sparkle from my Stash.  Thanks for stopping by and Enjoy the Week ahead.

Bling, Distressing, Paint Chip, Ocean Blue & Tan

Combined my card for a few Challenges today.
Stamp TV Color Challenge #8 wanted "Ocean Mist & Tan"  http://stamptv.ning.com/

All That Scraps wanted "Distressing & a Stamp" from their store, which I used the Greeting Card Farm, (Sentiment & Fish) http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/

KL Stampin N Scrappin wanted" Bling"    http://klstampinnscrappin.blogspot.com/

Artful Inkables wanted color from "Paint Swatches" and I used the shades of Aqua & Blue Challenge #18  http://artfulinkables.blogspot.com/2010/04/think-ink-challenge-18-edit.html

I used some soft Aqua homemade paper it was a summer project I shared with my sister,Crumbled Brown Grocery Sack Paper, run thru my Big Shot, using Spellbinders Labels 4, & Small Oval, Greeting Card Farm Stamps and I cut out the Beautiful Fish, Colored a bit with Atyou Spica Glitter Pen, EK Success Swirl Flourish cut from DCWV's Glitter Cardstock strips, Martha Stewarts Glue Pad, with her Turquoise Glitter, Color Box's Chalk in Creamy Brown, and Robin's Egg, Distressing was done by using Tim Holtz's Distresser and Vick Bantock's Brown ink. & Rhinestone from my Stash.
All of these blogs have some very nice DT inspirations. So hop on over and have some fun. The beginning of new week, and after this project I will need to spend time reorganizing my craft spot.
WOW how did I make such a mess. Have a great week.

Card Patterns Challenges Sketch 60, Penny Black Mono Brown, Challenge #60 Paper Piercing

My card is for 3 Challenges:

The Corrosive Chalenge  #60  is Paper Piercing  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

Card Patterns has a Sketch 60    http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/   and the

Penny Black Saturday Challenge is Monochromatic Brown Week #97 and a Penny Black Stamp   http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/    

My card used the Penny Black Stamp "Mini Pot", I colored with Martha Steward Markers and used a Sparkle Gelly Roll Pen on the leaves & flowers. I used a brown button with some twisted ribbon by Robert Stanley Collection. I paper pierced the top and bottom of the card. I used the Spellbinders Scalloped Circle some Copper Metallic Paper, and Plain Circle for the stamp.  My patterned papers are from a kit "Provincial Fare"

Stop by all three sites, they have some good inspirations by their Design Teams and lots to share.

Thanks for stopping by my blogsight. Wish you a great week ahead.

Get Sketchy GS #34

Over at Get Sketchy they have the above sketch to follow and some fun Digital Images for the winner on the 24th. Hop on over to  http://getsketchy.blogspot.com/  and see the great designs the DT has made.

I used some embossed card stock in a creme color, added Spellbinders Fleur De Lis edging,

gold netting in back of Scalloped Circles,  some gold bling, and gold edge lacing, Sentiment from

JustRite, Romantic Set.

Thanks for stopping by my blogspot. I wish you a week of wonder.  Wonderful things to see, to do and to enjoy.

Childhood Memories on an Altered CD 2 Challenges

A project the reminds you of "Childhood Memories" to be created over at CUPCAKE CRAFTS http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/  Challenge 86 and there are some nice inspirations pieces, with prizes offered so stop over and have some fun.

And at  http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/  create an Altered CD Challenge 56  and here to are great inspirations and prizes.  Kinda fun to hop around and see all the limitless ideas.

Well I had this little Paper Doll and it is a replica of one my Grandpa gave me when I was 4yrs old, and I still have parts of it.  My memories of growing up were with this doll and a May Rose Bush we had outside our White Picket Fence. The colore Pink  and Pearls  are my favorites. Just kinda feminine.
I think it will have a place on an easel somewhere with my other memories. Thanks for stopping by my blog and I truly wish you some fond memories and a Sunshiny week.

MelJens Designs, Incy Wincy Designs, Flutterby

The title sounds like something "MAGICAL"...it is...
http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/2010/04/flutter-by-wednesday-105.html
The Challenge at Flutter By Wednesday is to have a Butterfly, Fairy or Angel on your project.

http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-38-ends-april-19.html
The Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is Something Magical.

http://meljensdesigns.blogspot.com/
At MelJen's Designs she wants 3D elements


I used the Spellbinders Lotus Die in blue & green with green glitter paper on the sides, which were also a Spellbinders Scallop Border, Corner Rounder, Blue&Green Ribbon, a Tag Fairy which came free with a "Card Making" Magazine, some glitter gems from my stash. All give the 3D effect.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your visits to the above Challenge Sites, they have great inspirations and a little bit of Wimsy..Have a great weekend, and I wish you Happiness & Sunshine.

Dry Embossing, Texture, A Tag, 3D ALL for a Big Challenge

I have a 3D Challenge from MelJen's Designs @
http://meljensdesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/Featured%20Stamper 
A Dry Embossing Challenge from Little Red Wagon @ http://www.lilredwagon.blogspot.com/
A Corrosive Challenge #59--Textures @ The Corrosive Challenge Blog @ http://www.corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
And A TAG from Just Scraps @ http://www.justscraps.ca/ 

Do stop by all the blogs, MelJen's is have a Release Party and has DIGI Stamps
Little Red Wagon has some great DT inspirations
The Corrosive Challenge Blog has some great displays on Textures
Just Scraps has tags for inspirations

For my TAG I used Bamboo Spun Rose Camo Yarn  instead of ribbon, Chipboard from Regent, Pearls, Gold Heart Stickers, Flowers & Leaves from my Large Jar of Collectiblies, Martha Stewarts Corner Punch, and a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Divine Swirl

All of these combine gave me a great Challenge. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I wish you Sunshine and Happiness this weekend.  I just cannot believe where the time goes. Have a birthday party for my 2 Yr. old Grandson, a few hours away, so have lots to do.

Challenge #83 @ ETSY and Pick 3 @ Stamping Vacation

Came by a new blog today and thought the Challenge would be fun Pick 3...stop over and chose your 3 to get involved with a really fun blogspot    http://stampingvacation.blogspot.com/2010/04/pick-3-challenge-for-month-of-april.html I picked dry embossing, my BIG SHOT cutting machine, glitter.

Then what can I say...I just cannot resist a daily visit to  http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/
who has the very AMAZING "Mouse Market" as a sponser...WOW, you won't be disappointed on the assortment of AWESOME GOODIES and COLOR DISPLAY. I think it has been the most exciting and tempting place for Etsy to choose for their Challenge #83.
I chose Sweet Rasberry Creme, White, Pink, Rasberry colors to create a "NEW BABY GIRL" card
for a precious little one added to our family last week.

I used Martha Stewart Border Punch, Sizzix Baby Sizzlet, Spellbinders Scalloped Hearts, the "Cuttlebug Hearts Embossing Folder, my BIGSHOT, Glitter on the Hearts" StarDust Glitter Pen, Ribbon and Pearls from my Stash. It was a fun challenge and I loved the colors.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and Enjoy some Sunshine.

Sketch 50 & A Color Challenge #39

2 Sketches 4 You has a fun Sketch 50 Challenge stop over and see what Kazan's inspiration is
http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/     Some very unique DT designs.
Then at Polly Craft Monday Challenge #39 is color PINK, BROWN & Choice of YELLOW or GREEN so many fun inspirations by the DT
http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/  

My card used the brown, pink and green color combo, a Stardust Glitter pen, DCWV "Once Upon A Time" Paper, which I cut apart the flower, popped it up with foam dots, as well as the leaves to get a layered effect. It was a fun card to make and I enjoyed the challenges.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and enjoy the week.

Papertake & The Shabby Tea Room

Papertake's Weekly Challenge is "CUTIE PIE"   http://www.papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
stop on over and get the cute-ness.
Also at The Shabby Tea Room "IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE" is going on so hop on over
http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/  Dana Gustafson is guest designer and has some really special creations.
Both sites have some great Design Team displays.

 My "Cutie Pie" is a Precious Moments Stamp, placed on top of the Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Pendants, Scalloped Squares, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Sizzix Nested Flowers,
ScorPal Piercer, Ribbon and Sparkle from my stash. It was a fun Challenge.
Thanks for stopping by my blog, and have a great week.

Two Challenges Today, Sketch@Our Daily Bread and Stamp Something

I visit Twinkles Glow Blog quite often and I love her creations, so thought I'd enter the Our Daily Bread  ODBDSLC9 Sketch Challenge "Shining the Light" to get the details here is there site     http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/   they have very a very nice seletion of Stamps and the DT do a great job on their creations.
Also at Stamp Something   http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/  their Challenge is to Stitch or Faux on your card.  Well my sewing machine and I really aren't working together so I used the Faux

 I used the Martha Stewart Border Punch, Spellbinders Ovals & Scallopped Ovals, The Cross, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots, Scor Pal Piercer, Ribbon/Pearls from my Stash.
This was a fun Challenge.  Hope you stop by both places and see all the great inspiration.
Have a great week and Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Challenge 83 &The Mouse Market, & Penny Black & Buttons, Sew Right for JustRite, Challenge 55 & 45

What do they all have in common?  More Challenges for me to enjoy while my husband works late planting corn.  So fun for me, no meals, just the whole day to try new things.  These Challenges were so fun to work with.  Sometimes you think the colors just won't work, but this was an easy one.
 Fabulous "Mouse Market" has got color you will not believe. They are the sponsors for the
http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/  Challenge 83 Such a great thing. I used the Spring Tart

Doesn't it look delicious?

Also JustRite Friday Challenge 013 SEW RIGHT. Go to their site

http://www.justritestampers.typepad.com/  and see the pretty card and all the selections you have to work with to enter with Mr. Linky. I used buttons with embroidery thread, I couldn't get my

stitching to work. Could spend a whole day trying to get that right. If my husband saw me sewing buttons on a card, he'd shake his head. I don't even sew buttons on our clothes!!!!!

Then at    http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ Week 96 is sponsered by

1-2-3 Stitch and the challenge is to use Buttons & a Penny Black Stamp.

And at Creatinve Inspiration they have a color Challenge 55, Blue, Brown, Green. http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/  and Simon Says as a sponsor. Some very pretty DT designs also.

Another great Button Challenge #45 @  http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-45-recipe-buttons.html

The Guest Designer, Rosette, has a beautiful Inspiring Card. and the prize if Mr. Linky is good to you is BUTTONS!!!!

I used new Ribbon from Hobby Lobby, the Penny Black Butterfly Stamp, Spica Pens (they sparkle a bit) with buttons to his wings. Marvy Scalloped Circle Punch, Scraps from a Spellbinders Frame & a Small Oval, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder scrap, Embroidery thread, Flower petals and buttons from my stash. The day went fast.  Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a great week .

2 Challenges Distressed & Organic

Oh some fun. Torn, Distressed or Shabby, One Stitch at A Times Challenge http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/   and Use something Organic Material over at
http://klstampinnscrappin.blogspot.com/  Both sites have some great Inspiration from their DT's.

I used the Twine for my Organic Material, I love this little man, but I don't know his origin, had him a LONG time...I used Copies to color him. Spellbinders Labels 4, Tim Holtz Paper Distresser, I love that thing, and some sanding paper. This was a fun challenge, I like the distressed, shabby chic, and don't do enough of it.  
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great week. Sending Sunshine your way.

Card Patterns Sketch 59 & Etsy Inspired Challenge

AT   http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/ to create something with the colors from their sponsor this week "THE MOUSE MARKET". I tell you this display is awesome. Sweet Treats if you can believe it. I chose my colors from the display above which is Sweet Rasberry Creme.  You have to connect on over it is a real "TREAT"

and

Card Patterns @     http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/  has Sketch 59

so stop over and see what the DT has done, Hero Arts is sponsoring this and a great prize thru Mr. Linky. The guest designer is Marjan Küppers and she has a great card on display.

I used the HERO ARTS  Rose Stamp, I love this, colored with Copics, added Stickles, a Cuttlebug Emobssing Folder, Marvy Scalloped Punch and some sprakle from my Jar. This was a fun, quick card.  Hope you like  the card. The Challenges were really fun. 

 Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great week.

TWO CHALLENGES

"For Fun Challenges" has April Showers, May Flowers or "SPRING" going on. Stop over
http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/   and see what the design team has to show you.

Then "Simple Doodles", has " Inspire Others".  Stop over  http://simpledoodles.blogspot.com/
and see all the great DT creations.

This is a Precious Moments,( isn't she a cutie) Sending My Love, I used Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Copics, Spica Glitter Pens, Spellbinders Label 8, Sparkle and Ribbon from my stash. 
Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a great week.

Three Challenges Today

LOOKS YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!

Etsy Inspired http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/Challenge using the Tropical Rain Bow from "The Mouse Market" you Simply HAVE to stop by this site. They have awesome items and in the most Vibrant Colors. http://www.etsy.com/shop/mousemarketere is their site,   The Challenge is at  http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/ 

 and they have the same colors as the

Just for Fun Color Challenge #6   using  Colors of Pink, Green, Yellow this will take you there
         http://jffstamps.typepad.com/     and you can see all the neat DT designs.

Also at      http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/  there is a Challenge for
A Card for a Kid.

The color challenge  aha, took a while but I like what I ended up with, as I've a grand niece who is FROG crazy,and thought this would work for her birthday.   I used a Penny Black Stamp, Greeting Card Farms' Sentiment, Martha Stewart Border & Corner Punch, Corner Rounder, Memento Bambo Leaves, Spica Glitter for the Flower, and Zig for Froggie, a few fire flies from my Sparkle jar and some really OLD yarn. 
Thanks for stopping by my blog. And do stop by the above places, You will be inspired. 
Hope you have a great weekend.

Color Throwdown #87

Had to have a tag so used the Colors for the Throwdown Challenge
PINK     GRAY    SOFT OLIVE    so stop on over to   http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/
follow directions and have some fun.  The DT has some awesome ideas.

I used my Spellbinders Scalloped & Reg. Ovals, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Embellishments from my stash and Melissa Frances Tickets (zoom in on them) and Flower. It's a Cancer awareness set, I keep on hand.    Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.  Weather here is to be AWESOME.

Blog Candy til the 30th

Stop over to http://sweetncrafty.blogspot.com/2010/03/100000-hits-candy.html#comment-form

for Carlyann's   " 100,000 Hits Candy"   she has some awesome Candy til the 30th.  You can see it at the bottom of my blog page.  Somehow I don't have it on the sidebar YET.  will keep trying.

Oh Color and Cupcakes!!

Cupcakes are great from the oven or to the cards, they just add some fun to all the excitement.

I used  Hero Arts Stamps,to give me that Sweet Theme,  Old embellishments, and New Paper "Little Prints", Marvey Scalloped Circle Punches, Gel Pens, & Stickles. 
My card is for a birthday, April here has 16 birthdays WOW. So I am using it for these challenges:

Meljens Designs/Girly colors  http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/
Simple Doodles/Add Some Layers  http://simpledoodles.blogspot.com/
Cooking it up with Katie/Recipe(something old  something new,something sweet)                
http://cookingitupwithkatie.blogspot.com/
One Stitch at a Time/Anything goes  http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/
Pollycraft/Anything goes   http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

KL Stampin N Scrappin/recipe 1 image or sentiment or both if you like, 2 differnt pattern papers, 3 embellishments  http://klstampinnscrappin.blogspot.com/
All of these sites have some great inspiration and much fun offered. So hop on over.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I wish you a great weekend. Much Sunshine coming our way.

Moxie Fab World Sketch #28

Paper Crafts  GO TO GIRL, Kim Kesti created this Sketch and  http://www.moxiefabworld.com/
has made a Challenge out of it.  Stop over to see all the details and see what the DT has done.

I cannot honestly remember where I got the little gentlemen, he's been with me a long time, but I colored him with Copics, used Spellbinders Label 4, paper from DCWV, Tim Holtz paper distresser, brad and twine from my idea box.  There are some really clever little verbages, to go with the theme of the cards. So stop over and enjoy the fun.   Thanks for stopping by. I really hope there is sunshine tomorrow, just gives me some energy.  

Verve has a challenge "Fun with Flowers"

The little Diva's at Verve have lots of great projects for this challenge. Stop over to http://vervestamps.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-project-parade-day-one.html
and see what's brewing. They have "FLOWERS" galore.

I used the MS Border Punch and Flower Punch for layered flowers, Marvey Scalloped Squares, Sizzix Decorative Accent and some sparkle from my stash.  Thanks for stopping by and I leave hoping for warmth and sunshine.