im a little late posting this challenge...

Tuesday morning sketch #87,The sketch is a lot of fun and combined with the sweet sponsor, Laurie from Doodle Pantry

Heres the sketch

Hres my card

I used dcwv cardstock, my digi image is from the doodle pantry which is free head over and pick it up along with some other freebies, i used my cricut for the shape box on the right its from home accents, i use that one alot!! added some buttons and ribbon to finish him off..thants my little duckie...

now its your turn to play along. You may flip, rotate or tweak the sketch but it must be recognizable. Have fun with it - I can't wait to see what you do with it. Be sure to come back here and link it up.

http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2011/03/tuesday-morning-sketches-87.html

***Flowers for Mum*** challenge....at cupcake craft challenges

It's Mothers Day next Sunday... Oh yes, it is! So, we'd like to see your creations for Mums. It must be a Mothers Day project and it must include flowers. Easy peesy!

You have until 8pm, GMT on Sunday 03 April to place your entry for this challenge. Have fun!

Here is my card

I used a free digi from sliekjestamps..cute huh?...i added some sticker flowers that irecieved as a gift..my sentiment is printed off my computer and the cardstock is dcwv...its so much frun to enter challenges, getting to see everyones creations and color combos...its fun!!

hope to see you join in on the fun http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C80

This week is the last March challenge!  here is the sponsor, Sparkle Creations. Sparkle will be giving away 2 stamps, Traveling Josh and Cruisin' Chloe to one lucky person

Heres the sketch

Here is my card:

I used a digi that i recieved for free..i used dcwv cardstock, i made the chef hat and egg basket  with the heart all 3d... and added some border sticky stickers and i printed the sentiment off my computer...i love these challenges, it gives me confidence in my cards..

now head over to http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/2011/03/crazy-4-challenges-c4c80.html and play along

Happy

Here is a card i did this morning, i used sliekje digi stamp image http://sliekje.blogspot.com/ lots of free digis over ther go check em out...i used dcwv cardstock sharpies to color added a button to my bow, it seems plain but its simple and i like that

It must be Blog Award week....love it

I recieved this from Dilsaver Designs, thank you, thank you, thank you, she has an amazing blog: http://dilsaverdesigns.blogspot.com/
This is being recieved with honor, im so excited to have this to show on my blog, thank you so much:

isnt it beautiful....The rules: Thank the person who gave this to you and award it to the people who stop by and comment frequently.

Well i have many crafty crafters who visit regularly so.......

1) girlia is amazing at visiting my blog and has amazing comments thank you: http://girliascards.blogspot.com/

2) doreen you always comment and visit my blog thank you so much http://myfirstblog-dora.blogspot.com/

3) cebelica new to my blogger list but happy your following...thank you so much http://crafty-little-bee.blogspot.com/

4) amber you have always said the nicest comments..thank you: http://stayingcrafty.blogspot.com/

wish i could give this to all my followers, thank you everyone who supports me and visits and comments all the time, i love blogging and visiting everyone...thanks again

Wow...

I was blog hopping around tonight, as i do everynight before i goto bed, and i came across a new blogger whom ive had the pleasure to add to my followers: Tiffany at Sparkled Memories http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/, she was handing out a cool blog awards, so i was looking at who she was giving them out to and looking at their blogs also,  and there was my name, i was so excited, thank you Tiffany its an honor to recieve this award:

The Versatile Blogger

1) I live in the green state...washington
2) i love creating cards, my mom got me started and now im hooked
3) im in love with a man who i have know for 20 years, and we have been dating for a year now
4) danielle steele is my favorite author
5) i love to go fishing, we love to spend the day in our boat and relax and chat
6) i have a calico cat named checkers and a chiuaua named cissy
7) i love blogging, everyone has such amazing blogs.
 The requirments to accept this award are :


1. Thank the person who gave you the award.

2. Tell 7 things about yourself (see above)

3. Pass it on to 15 other bloggers

The 15 crafty crafters i would like to send this award to is:

1) karen: http://thebusybug.blogspot.com/
2) juanita: http://stampintwilghtmom.blogspot.com/
3)  girlia: http://girliascards.blogspot.com/
4)  doreen: http://myfirstblog-dora.blogspot.com/
5) cebelica: http://crafty-little-bee.blogspot.com/
6) dilsaver: http://dilsaverdesigns.blogspot.com/
7) amber: http://stayingcrafty.blogspot.com/
8) tammy: http://mycraftcentral.blogspot.com/
9) jen: http://jennyscards.blogspot.com/
10) kevin: http://mccraftys-cards.blogspot.com/
11) teresa: http://enjoythevasunshine.blogspot.com/
12) lisa: http://lisagarrow.blogspot.com/
13 Georgiana: http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
14) mandy: http://craftyfoxcards.blogspot.com/
15) shauna: http://crafteeshe.blogspot.com/

wow now thats a list, i wish i could give it to everyone....

Challenge SSS101 at The Sweet Stop

Just a few things to keep in mind as you play....

~You do NOT have to use Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps images to play along, but we sure love when you do :).

~You may flip or rotate the sketch, change or replace the shapes, but please make sure the general layout is recognizable.

~Share a link to your creation using the Linky Tools feature at the end of this post. If Linky Tools is down, please add a link with your comment.

~When uploading to online galleries, please use keyword SSS101.

~If you'd like to be considered as one of our featured cards, please be sure to link your project by Thursday at 6 p.m eastern..Now heres the sketch to follow

Here is my card:

I used dcwv cardstock  this pretty digi was a freebie i got so long ago that i cant remember who from ( sorry ) but thank you for it : ), my flower and ribbon and sentiment to finish, i also cut out the hearts to make them 3d, added some glitter... i love doing that...

now head over and check out what the rest of the crafters have done

http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/2011/03/sss101-march-26thand-prize-winner.html 

Shine on challenge #12 at DYSU Challenge Blog

Shine on, baby ;-) It´s time to show us your sparkles and bling bling: brads, stickles, ribbon .. anything and lots of it :-)! Oh! Sponsors, of course :-)  Digi Doodle Shop: $10 gift certificate to the store! Digi Stamp Characters: give 3 digital images of choice from their Etsy store!

Here is my card:

I used dcwv cardstock my digi image is from meljens designs..which i just love ...the flower is a sticker and i added some embellishments and glitter.

Head over and join in on the fun

http://www.doyoustackup.blogspot.com/

RIBBONS & BOWES challenge

To join  challenges you don’t have to use a DDS stamp, but you’ll double your chances for winning when you do. You may enter our challenge as many times as you like, as long as you enter with a new card/craft. The winner of this challenge will win a $10.00 gift certificate from Digi Doodle Shop where you’ll be spoilt for choices. We’ll also have two runners up who will get a badge to wear on their blogs. All three winners will be in the running to join us as a Guest Designer the following month.

Here is my card:

I used a scraps of heaven stamp....dcwv cardstock andded some buttons and matching ribbon

Now it’s your turn to show us your lovely work. http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/

Post your creation along with a DIRECT link to your entry, not just to your blog.

May link a post back 2 days only, nothing older.

You MUST place a link back to DIGI DOODLE SHOPS BEST in your post,

and you MUST follow the theme, or your project will not be entered into the prize draw.

HAVE FUN!!!!

SISC52~Punch It Out!

Its thursday and you know what that means...another stampinsanity challenge over at Stampinsantiy Stamps

http://stampinsanity.com/2011/03/sisc52punch-it-out/comment-page-1/#comment-1906 

This week, we are Punching it Out, Asylum-style! We want to see how creatively you can use your punches… You got the next big technique idea? Bring it, Friends!

Here is my take :

I used All Dressed up dcwv cardstock, my favorite stack to use..imy image is from Stampinsanity of course the Les Coquettes – Complete Digi Collection..i used my cricut to punch ou the shape of my image, accent essentials and the stars are from rock princess cartridge (dont really own any punches yeah i need to get some)  and sharpies to color....head over to http://stampinsanity.com/ and see what the rest of the GroovyGurlz have come up with and join in on the fun

Very first side step card.....

I am so excited i have done it..i finally got the nerve up to try this and i love it...i will be making more side step cards......i hope you like it...

I used dcwv cardtsock stack 6 & 7 added a couple free cute digi's i recieved and a flower and i printed the sentiment off my computer. i found this awesome site that showed me exactly how to make this: shelley http://www.shellysimages.com/side-step-card.html i hope its ok i posted , you should hop over she has other projects on how to.

Magical

I used dcwv cardstock the image is from patches of pink blog...such a cute digi, i added a stamp sentiment with some buttons

Baby steps challenge over at Bugaboo Stamps

Baby Steps!!!!

Welcome to a new challenge! This week is our Baby/Child Challenge! .Below are the deets but the rules are simple, make a project and enter a link. You may use any image but of course we would love it if your used Bugaboo. must be a baby/child project to qualify.

Make an Baby/Child Project and post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/baby-steps.html Catch the Bug, by3/16/11 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image!

Limited to 3 projects per person please!

Here is my card:

I used dcwv stack 7 cardstock and a freebie from bugaboo...such a cutie...added one of my favorite stamp sentiment and some red ribbon and colored with my sharpies..

Head over and join the fun and see all the amazing creations.

#47 Sketch challenge

Another awesome challenge over at Sew many challenges http://sewmanychallenges.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-47-sketch-challenge.html  Judy of Bugaboo Stamps is sponsoring this week's challenge, she's generously giving away 7 free images of your choice:
Follow this sketch:

Here is my card:

I used dcwv cardstock Dots, Stripes & Plaids....the digi is a freebie over at Sew many cards..sooo cute..added some buttons  and there he is...

Now it's your turn & to sweeten the prize sew many cards is offering 2 additional free SMC images for a random entry that uses an SMC image,

come on let's see what you have!

this weeks challenge which is ANYTHING GOES at Digi Doodle Shop

To join the challenges you don’t have to use a Digi Doodle Shop image, but if you do use one, your entry will count twice. You are also allowed to enter our challenge as many times as you like, as long as you enter with a new card/craft.
http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/

The winner of this challenge will win a $10 give certificate from Digi Doodle Shop where you’ll be spoilt for choice, as there are so many great images to choose from. They will also have 2 runners up who will get a badge to wear on their blogs. All 3 winners will also be in the running, if they wish, to join them as Guest Designers, working along side the DT the following month

 

Here is my card..

 

I used a free digi from Dig Doodle Shop...added some flowers and twine..cardstock is dcwv All Dressed up stack..this is  my first shape card the corners are round and ive never made a card with that before.

Now it’s your turn to show us your lovely work.

Post your creation along with a DIRECT link to your entry, not just to your blog.

May link a post back 2 days only, nothing older.

You MUST place a link back to DIGI DOODLE SHOPS BEST in your post,

and you MUST follow the theme, or your project will not be entered into the prize draw.

HAVE FUN!!!!

Challenge # 50 at Meljen's Designs

We challenge you to use DOTS on your project this week! http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/ head over and join the fun!

Her is my card:

I used dcwv Dots, Stripes & Plaids cardstock...added some ribbon and printed the sentiment off my computer..this is a free digi from Meljen's Designs...one of my favorites i might add...and i added a pink border to the bottom of the card ( which is a like a sticker...i love using them )

challenge..

Over at http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/ Carissa is hosting the F is for Freebie challenge

there is a freebie thats hosted by stampfairy.com  so head over there and grab it and join in on the fun..The Prize for this challenge is:

3 Stamp Fairy digital images of the winner's choice.

 here is the sketch you need to follow:

Here is my card:

don't forget that in order to qualify for a prize your card must be a new Christmas themed item and You must use the Stamp fairy Freebie or any StampFairy Digi image that you have already... oh and follow the Sketch too!

Stamp fairy have lots of fabby new digi images

Care...

I used dcwv cardstock stack 7...the digi image is renaissance maddie.....from my GroovyGurl over at Stapinsanity stamps Beth....im happy to be  a Groovygurl....added some ribbon and he sentiment i prined off my computer

Welcome

The Cuttlebug Spot All Tied Up Challenge i entered this card that i had made a couple days ago,thought it was perfect for this challenge... twine. You probably already have some in your stash so let us see how you use it in your projects.

This is my very first baby card...i have never done one i dont think...lol  i used dcwv cardstock...added flower shape from my cricut for behind my circle..I also added dots from my cuddlebug to the sentiment....this image is just so sweet

Be sure to have a look at The Cuttlebug Spot for more fabulous DT inspiration. And join in on the fun

This week's random chosen winner will receive a grab bag of embellishments...it will include some twine too.... enjoy.

So cute...

I love this image its just so darn cute...i used dcwv stack 6 cardstock...free digi added some glitter to the bow..printed off the sentiment from my computer

Your day

I love this image...i used dots, stripes & plaids dcwv cardstock...added some glitter to the candles and the black flower accent behind the image is from my cricut accent essentials.

challenge #3 Spring Sketch over at Creations for gill

Its a sketch challenge using the theme of Spring. Have your creations depicting something "spring like ".

Remember you need to be a follower of the blog, make your creation, post about it on your blog - linking it back to this challenge then complete the Mr Linky below - the challenge runs for 2 weeks so happy crafting !


Here is what i came up with:
 
 

I used dcwv cardstock...sharpies to color, a free digi that i recieved thru Free digital stamps..one of my favorite stamps ... added some sticker flowers and some buttons added a bow...and here is "SPRING"

Head over to: http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/2011/03/cbgm-blog-challenge-3-spring-sketch.html

join in on the fun.

Over at Catch The Bug, This week is a Scallop Challenge

The rules are simple, make a project and enter a link. You may use any image but of course we would love it if your used Bugaboo.

Make a Scallop Project and post a link to it on Bugaboo Stamps' challenge blog, Catch the Bug, by3/19/11 at 6:00 AM EST to be entered a random drawing for three digi prize packs - seven (7) (using a Bugaboo image only), four (4), or two (2) using any image!

Limited to 3 projects per person please!

Here is what i came up with:

I was so excited to  enter my card for this challenge...I used dcwv  The Immortal Love cardstock...(i love love this cardstock), i used a bugaboo free digi stamp that i think is the cutest of all digi's, added a sentiment from my computer and some buttons..sharpies to color..

head over to check out the other wonderful entries

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/scallops-anyone.html

Hope

Here is one i did from the heart, this sentiment is from Stampinsanity http://stampinsanity.com/...i lost my mom to cancer and so when i saw this i could not wait to make a card..i used dcwv cardstock first time i have put the sentiment like this on a card its pretty cool, the digi was a freebie ( forgot again where i got it ill find out)

InThe Kitchen Challenge...

YAY a challenge:

For the next two weeks, the ladies of Stamps R Us are challenging you to create projects with an "In The Kitchen" theme. That's right! Submit a project using whatever supplies you'd like using an In The Kitchen theme!

Their fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Bug A Boo Stamps, Jodie has a very generous prize package for one lucky winner!

You will have two weeks to submit your project to the InLinkz widget found below. (March 7, 2011 - March 20, 2011) Our challenge winner and top 3 will also be randomly chosen by InLinkz. Please limit your entries to a maximum of 2, all others will be deleted to be fair to all our challenge players, thank you for your consideration in this matter. http://www.stampsruschallenges.blogspot.com/

Here is what i came up with:

Go over and join the challenge.

Stampinsanity SISC50 50th Challenge

It's Thursday and you know what that means...the GroovyGurlz over at Stampinsanity have a challenge today....Our theme this week is Holy Guacamole. We want to see green on your projects...
Here is what i came up with:

I used Summer Lovin Maddie shes a cute image dont you think.. she is a freebie over at stampinsanity  http://stampinsanity.com/freebies/ I used dcwv cardstock dots, stripes & plaids...i added little embellishment dots and some green buttons and trim around the picture...added a sentiment i printed off my computer.

you just need to create a project using your favorite technique or favorite colors, or favorite fold and then add a splash of green and come play along! You have until 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, March 16 to enter and I can't wait to see what you have for us.

Be sure to head on over to the blog and see what the rest of the team is up too :)

http://stampinsanity.com/2011/03/sisc50holy-guacamole/

Bird in boots

Here is one i entered over at delightful inspirations Designed2Delight digital stamps

I used dcwv cardstock and added some embellishments some ribbon...i just love this little freebie..head over to http://designed2delight.blogspot.com/ to get him while you can.

Rain

This is one of my favorite images....i used dcwv cardstock sharpies to color...it rains all the time here in washington...so this card fits right in...

Love is sweet....

Challenge #48 and New Release! Over at Meljen's Designs

I love..love..love.. the freebies over at Meljen Design's you have to go check http://www.meljensdesigns.com/freebies.html them out...i used dcwv dots..stripes & plaids cardstock and dcwv pastels cardstock  sharpies to color added little dots and a sentiment stamp

Challenges for this card:

Meljen's-Animal

Owl luv u

Heres a qucikie i did this morning...its raining here in washington state...(nothing new) lol..so ill stay inside for the day....this owl is so sweet...i used dcwv cardstock stack...sharpies to color..i added the big eyes to make it pop.. funny i think....

Balloon...

I love this image its so simple...i used dcwv All Dressed up Stack...added a 3d balloon...i love doing that...added one of my favorite stamp sentiments

so sad....

I love this digi..he was free for a limited time at bugaboo stamps.....i used my cuddlebug to do the polka dots..sharpies to color ...dcwv cardstock one of my stamp sets for the sentiment added some ribbon...and there he is

First St patty's day card...

My first St patty's day card...used dots, stripes & plaids dcwv cardstock...green ribbon sentiment i printed off the computer sharpies to color...this was a free image

Crazy for Cocoa

This is for Crazy for cocoa http://crazy4cocoachallenges.blogspot.com/ i love this image he was my first buy..i used stars, stripes & plaids dcwv cardstock sharpies to color added a couple buttons...isnt he cute?

Wow...

I am so excited Dora over at Especially For You Cards has given me the Liebster Blog Award

Now as you all know awards come with a few rules and I am going to comply with them today.


This award was created for bloggers who have fewer than 300 followers, (i have a long ways to go... lol) but still put a lot of love and heart into their work. Now I have to pass along this award to 3-5 other bloggers who I feel deserve this award. Here are the rules of The Liebster Blog Award. It is given to bring light to new blogs and it's a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen or ones you want to share with others.

As a recipient you must share the love and pay it forward by:

1-Creating a post where you blog about the Liebster award and reveal your 3-5 blog picks

2-Let them know you chose them by leaving a comment on their blog

3-Copy and paste the blog award on your blog

4-Have faith that your followers will rally and show their crafty love back out to those you awarded

5-Have fun!


And so here are the blogs I have picked for my award.

1. Dilsaver Designs http://dilsaverdesigns.blogspot.com/
2. Chelsea http://scraptasticvoyage.blogspot.com/
3. Sally http://sallysbitz.blogspot.com/
4. Gabbi http://imaluckygrl.blogspot.com/
5. Jane http://jcocraft.blogspot.com/

Congrats Ladies
These are all wonderful blogs please go check them out

Dz doodles.....

This challenge is at DZ blog, Challenge #5...

Here is a card im doing for  Dz Doodles http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-2nd-challenge-5.html this is such a cute image they are offering it for free right now..so hurry up over there and grab it..i used my dotes, stripes & plaids dcwv cardstock sharpies to color buttons and added a sentiment hurry over there and share your creation with them.

Butterfly...

Sorry i have not posted in a couple days i have not been feeling well...

This one i used stack 6 on dcwv cardstock cut my butterflys out with my cricut Home Accents cart and also the black flower behind them and i used a stamp for the sentiment