Oh, Christmas Tree

Well hello strangers!  I've got one last post for 2012, then it's off to a new year!  I wanted to share a card I made but didn't get a chance to post before Christmas. 
 

I just love this digi from Nana Vic.  It didn't take any time at all to color it and it's so pretty.  My DP is from the Paper Studio.  Everything else is from my LCS.

Don't forget about the fun over at the CMC Holiday Bash.  Lots of fun and prizes to be had, plus you have until Jan. 4th to play along.  Be sure to check it all out here.

Challenges:

Dutch Dare - Celebration
Ladybug Crafts  - Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Celebration

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you all next year!
 

Goodie Bag Toppers

Well, hi there.  It's another Delightful Thursday over at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  A few weeks ago I shared some Christmas tags that I made using some cute digi toppers.  Well this time I used the toppers on some goodie bags. 

 

I used Christmas Toppers Set 3 this time.  The ones that I used are colored, but you can also get them plain and color them yourself.  This was also a great way to use up some of my scraps of paper.  For the goodies, we coated some pretzel in chocolate and then dipped them into some crushed candy canes.  We thought that would make a nice treat.  We also got some Christmas colored hard candy as well. 

Check out the Digital Delights Blog where you can see what my fellow DT members have made.  Then head over to Delightful Challenges and see what they have to share.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Christmas
The Squirrel and The Fox - Christmas

Thanks for stopping by!
 

Leap of Joy

Hey everyone!  Just a quick post to share a card I made with this wonderful Leap of Joy digi from Whimsy Stamps.

I made a very similar card with this same digi back in November when I was a guest designer at Whimsy Stamps and loved it so much I used the same image with the same papers.  The DP is Graphic 45 and I colored the image with my Copics.  I used my MS holly punch and added some ribbon, twine, rhinestones, a tree button, and jingle bells from my stash.  Of course, I had to add some Stickles as well.

Also, don't forget about the CMC Holiday Bash.  There are challenges each week with a chance to win some great prizes!  The Holiday Picture Seek-n-Find challenge started on Monday, so be sure to head over here to read all about it!

Challenges:

Creative Inspirations  - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Pick of the Year (Bingo - ribbon, gems, punch)
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - Bling-tastic

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head back on Thursday for my Delightful Thursday post.

 

Not a Creature was Stirring....

 Hello strangers!  We've got another challenge for you over at Can You Digi It?.  As you may have guessed from the title it is "Not a Creature was Stirring".  Just be sure to include an animal on your card.

For my card I used Christmas Snorkel Dog by KiniArt.  Cute, right?  I colored him with my Copics.  Then I grabbed some papers from my stash and added a bit of rik rak across the middle.  Put some Stickles on his hat and he's ready to go.  Such a cute image to color up too.

One lucky person will win a $10 gift certificate to the CYDI? Store.  So be sure to join in the fun.  I know you've got some critter stamps somewhere.  Also, be sure to head over to the CYDI? Blog to see what cute creature creations my fellow DT members have to share.

Challenges:

Forever Friends - Christmas Cards
Stamptacular Sunday - Christmas Time!

Thanks for stopping by!
 

Holly Tags

Well, hi there and Delightful Thursday to you all!  That's right, it's Delightful Thursday at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  Today I used the Holly tag set (colored) for my project.

I printed out one of the tags in this set and used it on a topper for this little bag of candy for my hubby. Check out everything that you get with this set.  It comes with 4 tags plus a cute little penguin topper.  Plus, with it being pre-colored all I did was print it.  I also ran it through my Silhouette to cut it out.  So cool!

You can go to the Digital Delights Blog to see what everyone has to share then check out Delightful Challenges to see what they have planned for you there.

Challenges:

Kaboodle Doodles - Use the Color Red
Dream Valley Challenges - Christmas
Stamptacular Sunday - Anything BUT a Card

Thanks to YOU

Hello everyone and welcome to a special blog hop for a very special lady.... Suzanne Dean. 

Today the Design Team from Suzanne's site, Color Me Creative, are hopping along to give our friend and "fearless leader" a HUGE HUG and Thanks!!!   

If you've ever met Suzanne, you know 1) what a HUGE heart she has and 2) how fun, witty and TALENTED she is!!  Suzanne's site has tons of information and inspiration and WE get to help spread the word about her awesome classes by way of her bi-weekly challenges sponsored by some fabulous crafty companies!  This month Suzanne is having a month full of challenges where you can win some wonderful prizes and have some fun along the way, but we wanted to take time to thank Suzanne for all her hard work and dedication for not only us but for all the members on her site and those who are lucky enough to have attended her classes where she shares her talent and coloring tips with us all.

Suzanne is not only a pleasure to work for, but a wonderful friend with a big love for zebras!! That's right... today we are sharing our "zeebie" (as she calls them) designs dedicated to a wonderful lady who we simply say, "Thanks".  We hope you enjoy the hop and remember, the Holiday Bash at CMC is under way and you don't want to miss our on all the fun excitement and awesome prizes so be sure to stop in and enjoy the holiday spirit with us all.  You can find all the information you need HERE.

 
I wanted my card to stand out and be a little bit kooky, like Suzanne.  I saw this turquoise zebra print paper and thought it would accomplish both of those things.

This cute birdhouse digi is from Beccy's Place.  Of course I used my Copics to color the image (BG09, BG05, BG01/Y17, Y15, Y11/RV04, RV02/W5, W2/BG10).   It was my first time using the BG's that I used on the birdhouse.  Boy, they pack a punch don't they?  I also sponged some Antique Linen Tim Holtz ink around the edges of the image and the sentiment.  The ribbon, button, and twine are from my LCS and the sentiment is from Waltzingmouse Stamps.  Finally, I used some Ice Stickles around the image and around the sentiment.  If you haven't tried the Ice Stickles, I highly recommend them.  Bigger, sparkle-ier (is that a word?) sparkles.

I have been on the CMC design team since day one and have enjoyed every minute of it.  The team members are wonderful and Suzanne is a great leader.  Plus, Suzanne's stories are better than any sitcom I've ever seen.  Thank you Suzanne for the fun; I have truly enjoyed it. 

Now it's time for you to enjoy the rest of the hop... here's a list of participants in case you get lost on the way:

Tina Gilliland
Anary Baumgarth
Andrea Murdock
Brook Guinn (that's me)
Jenn Cochran
Marie Gamber
Michele Spera
Patricia St. Martin
Shelby Goolsby

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great Wednesday!!!

 

Snow White Christmas

Hi there!  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  Today I'm sharing a card with a real pretty stamp I got from Rubbernecker Stamps.

Isn't that just a pretty tree?  I made a card just like this a couple of years ago, but love it so much I wanted to make another.  I did use a different flourish stamp in the corner this time around.  I think it's a real pretty clean and simple card.

I hit it with a couple of my Copics, then sponged around the image with some Antique Linen Tim Holtz ink.  I used my snow marker on the tree.  I don't use that nearly enough.  I also ran a piece of cardstock through my swirls Cuttlebug folder.  The flourish is from TPC Studio and the sentiment is one I've had forever.

Also, don't forget to head over to the CMC Classroom for the CMC Holiday Bash!  There will be a challenge each week in December with a chance to win some wonderful prizes.  The Scavenger Hunt Challenge started today.   Be sure to check out all of the details here.

Challenges:

Inky Impressions - Snow or Winter
PaperPlay - Christmas is Coming
Divas by Design - Let it Snow
Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes
Stampin' for the Weekend - Let it Snow

Enjoy the rest of your week!
 

CMC Holiday Bash!

Well, happy Friday to you all.  I hope you survived the week ok.  Even better than knowing it's Friday is knowing it's time to PARTY...and the party is at the CMC Classroom.  Suzanne has got a month's worth of fun planned to celebrate the holiday season. 

Here is what Suzanne has to say:

Starting December 7th the CMC Classroom will have its annual month-long Holiday Bash Celebration! Nothing more fun then having some fun challenges, games and prizes to start the season off right!? I hope you will find time to stop in and look around, join in and just have some fun. The Holiday Bash is really my way of THANKING ALL OF YOU for your continued support, friendship and patronage to the Classroom. So a lot of fun and a way to WIN SOME HUGE prizes from our sponsor!

Details:

*Starts Dec. 7th with a Holiday Blog Hop featuring projects by the CMC DT to kick off the month-long CMC Challenge!! And another way for you to win if you hop along!

*Every week will be a NEW Challenge and Prize...think scavenger hunts, puzzles, games!

*Charity Raffle - I'm giving away a NEW Silhouette Cameo machine to a lucky someone! How can you win it? Everytime you participate in a challenge during the month you get an entry for it. Also for every $3 you donate to the Charity (TBA) you get an entry. Every year I pick a different Charity to help...so far we've raised $3200 over the years..and to me the season is all about GIVING so that's why I always include this.

Sounds like fun, right?  Well, on with the show.

For my card I used this wonderful image, Bells & Holly, by A Creative Need which can be found in the Can You Digi It? store.  It's such a pretty image and took no time at all to color with my Copics (Y28, Y23, Y21, Y11/r59, R39, R29, R27, R22/YG67, G40/BG10). I just love this paper from Graphic 45 too.  Very festive.  I ran a small piece of DCWV White Core Cardstock through my Cuttlebug in my swirls embossing folder, then sanded it a bit.  The ribbon and rhinestones are from my stash and I inked around the image with some Tim Holtz Antique Linen ink.  The totally cute sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.   

Well, that's it from me.  Your last stop on the hop is Patricia who always has something wonderful to share.  Be sure to leave a comment on everyone's blog for a chance to win a prize!  And don't forget to head over here to get all of the details for the Holiday Bash Celebration!

 Participating Gals:

Suzanne

Tina

Jenn

Linda

Andi

Karen

Anary

Marti

Mel

Julie

Katie - Guest DT

Marie

Shelby

Michele

Brook (that'sme)

Patricia

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!!!

Challenges:

Bizzy Becs Store - Christmas
Sunday Sketch & Stamp -Sketch
Forever Friends  - Christmas Cards

 

Sweet Ginger

Well, it's Delightful Thursday for you at Digital Delights by Louby Loo and Wendy's got a new release!

This time I decided to make a little wrapper for some Christmas candy.  I figure this will make a cute stocking stuffer.  The digi that I used is Sweet Ginger.  I used my Copics to color this digi, but you can also get a it colored.  Also, kinda cool, I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the digi.  I have got to spend more time with that machine.  It can do some pretty cool stuff.

Now be sure to head over to the Digital Delights Blog so you can see what my fellow DT members did with the other digis in this new release.  After that pop on over to Delightful Challenges to see what fun they have this week.

Challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday - Christmas

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by tomorrow for an extra special post!

 

Merry Little Christmas

Ok, this is three days in a row with a post.  I'm working my way towards a record.  Today I'm sharing another card I made with this adorable Tilda stamp.

I just LOVE this stamp.  You may very well see it again before the end of the year.  I colored her with my trusty Copics and added some Stickles to her hat and the snowflakes.  My DP is the Paper Studio.  I stitched the bottom panels and added a strip of ribbon from my stash.  The snowflake is an ornament from Michaels as are the rhinestones.  The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.

Challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Winter
Sentimental Sundays - Non-Traditional Christmas Colors
Totally Tilda  - Tilda Sitting Pretty
Stamp and Create - Sparkly Christmas
Simon Says Stamp  - Snowflakes
Fab 'n' Funky - Non-Traditional Christmas

Thanks for dropping in and be sure to come back tomorrow to check out my Digital Delights post!

 

Care for Tea?

Hello again!  It's Tuesday and time for another challenge over at Can You Digi It?  The theme this time around is "Baby It's Cold Outside".  Here is what I came up wth.

I used this great digi, Do You Care for Tea?, by LilyPink Designs.  I paired it with Coffee Time Bean Paper and Coffee Time Chevron Papers by C.Y.D.I?.  I used my Copics on the image and added some buttons and twine from my stash.

Remember, one lucky player will win a $10 gift certificate to the CYDI? Store.  Also, head on over to the Can You Digi It? Blog to see what the other DT members have to share with you.

Challenges:

Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper - Sketch
Daisy Doodles - Anything Goes

Have a great day!

 

Tilda's Got a Gift

Hi there and happy Monday to you all!  I wanted to share a quick card I made with a Tilda stamp that I unearthed this weekend.

Such a cute stamp and I love that I can use it for a birthday or for Christmas.  I colored her with my Copics and used more of that Bo Bunny paper pack I got on Black Friday.  The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley, and the ribbon and pearl adhesive are from my stash.  Oooh, and I used my handy dandy Bow-Easy to make that a double bow.  Don't know if you can tell from the picture or not, but it is sooo pretty!

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl - Ho Ho Ho! (Christmas)
Ooh La La Creations - Spots and Dots
Papertake Weekly - Free For All (Sketch 65)

Thanks for stopping by and I'll be back tomorrow with my CYDI post.
 

Telephone Maycee

Hello again!  It's Delightful Thursday at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  I was asked to alter a composition book as a gift for someone, so I used this cute Telephone Maycee image.

I just love these Alphabet Soup papers with this digi.  I colored the image with my Copics, then I added some Prima flowers, plus one pretty pink flower from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The rhinestones and rhinestone swirl from my stash, and of course I had to add Stickles around the image.

Don't forget to head on over to the Digital Delights Blog to check out what my fellow DT members have to share with you today.  Then take a peek at Delightful Challenges to see what fun they have in store for you.

Challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday - Kids & Teens
Totally Gorjuss - Don't be a Square

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Non-Traditional Christmas

Hello there!  It's Monday again.  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are off to a great start to the week.  We've got another challenge over at the CMC Copic Challenge Group.  We want to see Non-Traditional Holiday Colors.

For my card I used one of the digis from this cute Elf Life set over at Digi My World.  My papers are MME and I colored him using Copics (B97, B95, B93, B91/E37, E35, E33/E11, E00, E000, R21/E55, E53, E51/B14, B12, B02, B000/G24, G20/Y28, Y21/W5, W2, W000/BG10).  I got the ribbon from my LCS and added a Christmas tree button and some twine.  The brown pearl adhesives are from my stash.

You have until Dec. 7th to show us your creations using Non-Traditional Holiday Colors.  One randomly chosen winner will receive the set of their choice from Digi My World, plus each entry goes into a monthly drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Oozak.com.  We sure to head over here to play along.

Challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Ribbons & Pearls
Simon Says Stamp - Sketch
Totally PaperCrafts - All Stitched Up
Dream Valley Challenges - Non-Traditional Christmas

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your week!

 

Tilda with Holly

Hi there!  I hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday and maybe a couple of days off.  Today I've made an easel card using one of my Tilda stamps.  I'm not even sure if I've ever inked her up, but I did today.  Actually I colored her a few times, so you'll probably see her again soon.

I used a new toy that I picked up on Black Friday.  I got a Zutter Distrezz-it-All and I think I'm liking it!  It makes a good bit of noise (sounds like a power tool), but I love the look.  I typically stitch on my cards, but I don't think I need to with the distressing around the edges.

I got the DP on Black Friday as well.  It is Bo Bunny's Rejoice...LOVE it!  I colored little Tilda up with my Copics and added some Stickles to her dress and hair bows.  I got the twine at my LSS and the snowflake ornament, ribbon, jingle bells, Christmas tree button, and rhinestones are from my LCS.  The holly is from my MS punch.  The cute little tag sentiment is from Lili of the Valley and the Merry Christmas sentiment is from Magnolia.

Challenges:

Stamptacular Sunday - Recipe (ribbon, gems, punches)
Dutch Dare - Fancy Fold
Christmas Challenges - Sketch

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I hope you all are enjoying the day!  It's another Delightful Thursday at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  My card this week features this cute Tangled Lights Reindeer digi.

I'm pretty sure this is what I will look like this weekend as we put up our Christmas decorations.  My DP is from the Paper Studio and I colored him with my Copics.  The ribbon is from my stash.  I unearthed some light bulb shaped rhinestones that I don't even recall buying, but I thought would look cute with this card.

Head on over to the Digital Delights Blog and see what my fellow DT member have created.  Then pop on over to Delightful Challenges and see what they have in store for you!

Challenges:

Cards for Men - Merry Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas  - 3 R's (reindeer, ribbon, rhinestones)

Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
 

CMC & CYDI Sales!

Hi all!  Just a quick post today to tell you about some crafty sales coming up.

Color Me Creative is having a Black Friday sale!  Check out all of the details here.

Can You Digi It? is having a sale starting Thanksgiving day through the end of the month.  Be sure to head over here for all of the info.

Be sure to check them out to score some great deals!

 

Bee Happy

Hi there and happy Tuesday to you all!  It's challenge time over at Can You Digi It?.  We want to see your Clean and Simple cards.  This is perfect timing too.  With Christmas right around the corner it's nice to have a card that you can just put in an envelope and drop in the mail with one stamp.

For my card I chose this cute Bee Happy stamp by LilyPink Designs.  I paired it with some papers from the Beach Fun paper pack.  I was really drawn to the colors, then it dawned on me that there were my high school colors.  Boy, THAT took me back.

Anywho, we'd love for you to join us.  Plus, you could be the winner of a $10 gift certificate to the CYDI? store.  Also, be sure to stop by the Can You Digi It? Blog to check out what my fellow DT members have to share.

Challenges:

Stampin' for the Weekend - All Stitched Up
Totally Gorjuss - Plain and Simple
Willow Sketchie Challenge - Sketch

 Thanks for stopping by!
 

Christmas Tags

Well, it's Thursday and you know what that means....it's Delightful Thursday over at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  This time I decided to make a couple of Christmas tags using these cute Christmas Toppers digis.

 

On these tags I also used the Christmoose Wishes sentiment and the Be Naughty sentiment.  There are actually four toppers that come with the set.  I have used two of them, but stay tuned because I will definitely be making more of these.  These images are so quick to color and they make such cute tags.  The area between the image and the sentiment is probably where I will put the To: and From:.

I used my Copics to color both of them.  I added a button, and added some jingle bells with twine.  The tinsel ribbon came from my LCS.  Cute, right?

I'd love for you to head over to the Digital Delights Blog to see what my fellow DT members have made.  Then you can check out Delightful Challenges and see what's going on over there.

Challenges:

Southern Girls - Christmas Projects
Crafts 4 Eternity - Terrific Tags
Forever Friends - Use Ribbon or Twine

Enjoy the rest of your week!
 

Go Team!

Hi there, and happy Wednesday to you!  It's time for another challenge over at the CMC Copic Challenge.  This time is All About Kids!

This is a composition book that I altered.  I didn't add a lot of extras because I knew it would be going in a backpack and I figured pretty much anything else would have fallen off.  The image is from Kenny K and I colored her with my Copics (B05, B02, B00/Y23, Y21/E11, E00, E000, R21/E25, E31, E50/C7, C5, C3, C1/E43).  The banner was cut using my Silhouette.  I haven't spent nearly enough time with that machine.  I'm hoping to spend a bunch of time during Thanksgiving getting more practice with it.

Our sponsor is Di's Digi Designs and a randomly chosen winner will get a $10 gift certificate to Di's Digi Designs.  Plus each entry goes into a monthly drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Oozak.com.  You have until November 23rd so there is plenty of time to show us your kid themed projects!

Challenges:

Divas by Design - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Purple Christmas Tilda

Hey, howdy, hey!  It's me again.  I've got another Tilda card to share with you today.  It's one of my favorite Christmas stamps.

I used this sketch from Sketch N Stash.

My papers are MME and I stitched all of the panels. I colored her with my Copics and added some lace from my LCS.  The pretty purple ribbon is some that I got from PrairieBird Boutique on Etsy.  The flowers are from WOC and I used my Marvy punch for the leaves.  The adhesive pearls, twine,  and the wooden snowflake are from my LCS.  The pin is handmade, by me.  I used some Star Dust Stickles on her clothes, but I have to tell you about what I used on the flowers.  I recently got some Ice Stickles as a gift.  Have you tried these?  They are awesome!  Chunks of glitter and so much more sparkly.

Challenges:

Marvelous Magnolia - Lace & Pearls
Dutch Dare - My Favorite Things (Copics, Tilda, Stickles)
The Pink Elephant - Favorite Coloring Medium (Copics)
Totally PaperCrafts - Cute & Girly
Stamptacular Sunday  - For the Love of Tilda

Sketch N Stash - Free Choice Sketch (#72)
The Squirrel and The Fox  - Flowers, Hats, or Horses

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!