New Release With Little Blue Button Stamps

Hello, my friends!

I'm excited to share a New Release image from Little Blue Buttons Stamp.

This one is called "On the Swing" and you'll find it HERE.

Isn't she pretty?
I decided she deserved a pretty background.

The card base is a very pale blue.
I layered up some pretty die-cuts; one in pink and one in the pale blue.
Then I surrounded her with pretty flowers.
These flowers are a combination of punches, and little forget-me-nots from Where Ideas Bloom.
Finally, I added some stickles to the flowers, and some soft pearls.

Here you can see that the image is popped up on foam tape:

A closer look at some of the lovely flowers:

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, K and Company - Watercolor Bouquet;

Image: Little Blue Button Stamps - On the Swing,

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Punches: EK Success - Retro Flower,

Martha Stewart - Rose Leaf, Branch;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Majestic Elements - Marvelous Squares;

Flowers: Where Ideas Bloom Shop - Forget-me-nots;

Pearls: Stampin' Up;

Stickles: Star Dust.

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Here are all the links:

Little Blue Button Stamps Blog

Little Blue Button Stamps Online Store

Little Blue Button Stamps Facebook

Little Blue Button Stamps Facebook Group

Little Blue Button Stamps - New Release - Little Fairy

Hello, my friends!

It's new release day at Little Blue Button Stamps!

I'm excited to share my card using the brand new "Little Fairy" image.
You can find it in the shop HERE.
You'll find all of the new release images HERE.
Isn't she lovely?

After colouring the image, I did some simple layering.
Then I added some sequins and floral sprigs from Where Ideas Bloom Shop.

This angle shows the pretty sparkle:

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, K & Company - Watercolor Bouquet;

Image: Little Blue Button Stamps - Little Fairy,

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Die: Cheery Lynn - Celtic Fire Rectangle Frame;

Ribbon: Celebrate It;

Stickles: Stardust;

Where Ideas Bloom: Sequins, Floral Sprigs.

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Linking Up To:

Fun-Day Friday Challenge #132 - "321" Challenge

3 Colors - Purple, Yellow, Green

2 Embellishments - Flowers, Sequins

1 Techinique - Coloring

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I'll be back soon to share more from Little Blue Button Stamps.

In the meantime, here are all the links you'll need: 

Little Blue Button Stamps Blog

Little Blue Button Stamps Online Store

Little Blue Button Stamps Facebook

Little Blue Button Stamps Facebook Group

Scrap N' Dipity - New Release

Happy Friday, friends!

Today is a fun new release at Scrap N' Dipity! 

I created my card using the new "Scribbles Sally Geisha" image.

You can find it HERE in the shop, along with the other new images.

Isn't she sweet?

I coloured her up and did a bit of layering.
All the embellishments are from the Where Ideas Bloom Shop.

Materials Used:

Papers: DCWV - Far East Stack, Recollections - Cardstock;

Image: Scrap N' Dipity - Sally Geisha,

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Punch: EK Success Mini Corner Punch - Sentiment 2;

Flowers and Trim: Where Ideas Bloom Shop.

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Don't forget to join our latest challenge...it's "Anything Goes".

Here are all the links you're going to need:

Scrap N' Dipity Shop

Scrap N' Challenge Blog

Scrap N' Group Facebook Group

Kitty Bee Designs - Aloha Friday Challenge #64 - Favorite Color Combination - Mid Inspiration

Hello, friends!

Welcome to my first mid-inspiration post for Kitty Bee Designs!

Every month I will be posting a reminder of the fun challenge happening at Kitty Bee. 

You've got one more week to get in on the fun!

We have two generous sponsors for this challenge: 

A Random Fan

and


Sami Stamps

I created a card using one of my favorite colour combinations of green and purple.
I used a sweet image from A Random Fan called Swing Into Love.
To keep with the whimsical feel of the grass die,
I used a flower punch to make my trees.
All the pretty embellishments came from Where Ideas Bloom.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections Cardstock;

Image: A Random Fan - Swing Into Love,

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Punches: Fiskars - 1" Circle, EK Success - 1 1/4" Circle,

Martha Stewart - Branch, Rose Leaf, Stampin' Up - Fancy Flower;

Die: Your Next Stamp - Grass,

Stamp: Stampin' Up - A Round Array;

Ink: Martha Stewart - Lilac;

Flowers and Sequins: Where Ideas Bloom. 

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Here are all the links you'll need:

Kitty Bee Designs Shop

Kitty Bee Designs Blog

Kitty Bee Designs Challenge Blog

Kitty Bee Designs Facebook

Little Blue Button Stamps

Hello, my friends!

Okay...can you stand one more announcement from me?

I'm super excited to share that I have joined the Design Team at 

Little Blue Button Stamps! :o)

I've been a long time fan of Olga's sweet images.

I'm happy to have the opportunity to share them with you!

Today we are celebrating a new digi release.

The image I have used is called Kimono Girl.

You can find it in the shop right HERE.

Isn't she lovely?

Materials Used:

Papers: Bazzill Cardstock, DCWV - The Far East Stack;

Image: Little Blue Button Stamps - Kimono Girl,

Spectrum Noir Markers;

WRMK Corner Chomper;

Ribbon: Celebrat It;

Flower Sprig: Where Ideas Bloom - Cherry Red Sprays.

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I'll be back soon to share more from Little Blue Button Stamps.

In the meantime, here are all the links you'll need: 

Little Blue Button Stamps Blog

Little Blue Button Stamps Online Store

Little Blue Button Stamps Facebook

Little Blue Button Stamps Facebook Group

Little Blue Button Stamps Youtube

Scrap N' Dipity - Announcement and Very First Challenge!

Hello, my friends!

 I am so happy to be on the Scrap N' Dipity Design Team

This is a brand new Canadian Digital Image Company!

Woohoo, right? 

I'll be sharing projects using some really fun images!

 Look at the fantastic DT announcement Alisha made.

She personalized it for each one of us. Aren't we adorable?

My friend Leslie says the sunflowers are my crown!  :o)

Okay...let's get on to today's business.

Today is the start of the very first Challenge at the Scrap N' Challenge Blog!

The challenge this month is "Snowball Fight".

I used this fabulous image called Tanya - Snowball Fighter.

You can find it in the shop right HERE.

Don't you love her?
Guess what? You can get this image FREE over at the facebook page! 
Read all the details HERE.

I have decided to make a calendar this year,

and this is the page for January.

In a future post, I will show you how I will be displaying my calendar. 

Here's an angle shot that shows more of the sparkle:

Materials Used:
Papers: Tim Holtz Vintage Shabby Paper Stash;
Image: Scrap N' Dipity - Tanya Snowball Fighter,
Spectrum Noir Markers;
Printable Calendar: Maya Road;
Dies: WRMK - Nested Circles Die,
Tim Holtz Decorative Strip - Mini Snowflake Rosette;
Punches: Fiskars - 1/2" Circle, MS - Arctic Snowflake;
Ink: Distress Ink - Iced Spruce;
Stickles: Star Dust;
Rhinestones: My Stash;

All Sequins and Garment Pin: Where Ideas Bloom Shop.

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I do hope that many of you will head over to join and follow everything! 

Here are all the links you're going to need:

Scrap N' Dipity Shop

Scrap N' Challenge Blog

Scrap N' Group Facebook Group

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Linking Up To:

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge #01 - Anything Goes

Eureka Stamps Challenge #175 - Use Something New
(New Digi Image, New Mini Snowflake Rosette)

Clear It Out Challenge Blog - Theme: Winter, Stash: Snowflake

Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #119 - Anything Goes - Warm and Cozy
(She's outside but she's bundled up nicely!)

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I'll be back very soon with another fun announcement!
I hope to see you then! :o)

Christmas Joy in the Air!

Hello, my friends!

A big welcome to all my new friends! :o)

WOOHOO...it has finally arrived!!
Yes, my snow is here! :o)
My husband does not share my joy, as he has to shovel and drive in it.
Perhaps I will try to muffle my exuberance! lol

Today I have a Christmas card to share with you.

This beautiful pre-colored image set is from Deedee's Digis.

It is called Ornamental (Icy).

It's such a pretty and versatile set, and even includes two patterned papers.

I used one of them on my card, as well as one of the sentiments from the set.

The white mat on the top portion of the card was embossed but it's not showing up in the photos.

All of the embellishments came from Where Ideas Bloom.

I used the metallic cord, three different types of sequins, and the fabulous silver bow.

All the links are below.

This photo shows the sparkle a little bit better!

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock

Images and Patterned Paper: Deedee's Digis - Ornamental (Icy);

Products from Where Ideas Bloom: 

Silver Mini Flat Sequins 

White/Pink Mini Flat Sequins

Plain Silver Trim

Silver Bow Tassels

                                   

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If you need to make some Christmas cards,

or any other type of card,

you'll find LOTS of wonderful images at Deedee's Digis.

There are even two other color variations of this Ornamental set.

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Then to finish off all those cards,

head on over to Where Ideas Bloom.

The shop is loaded with all the little finishing touches you'll need!

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Thanks for stopping by! :o)

Remember Me?

Hello, my dear friends!

I am finally back to share a new project with you!

It's been taking me quite some time to get back into the swing of things after my big adventure!

I hope to be around to visit you all very soon! 

I've missed you! :o)

This is the second project using the wonderful "Ephemera's Heartsong" kit 
from Ephemera's Vintage Garden. 

  You can find it HERE.

I must say that I think this is one of my very favorite kits from EVG.
It is so cheerful and versatile!

This time I opted to decorate a 6 X 6 canvas.
Using only the Heartsong Kit, and some lovely embellishments from Where Ideas Bloom,
I turned it into this fun photo/memo holder!

I have placed a beautiful flower photo in the holder, as it matched beautifully!
It could also be used for a calendar or schedule reminders.

The girl, flowers, and sentiment are all popped up on foam tape.

I added the fun star buttons in matching colours.

I added glitter to the center of the flowers and on the stars.

I also placed Glossy Accents over the words to make them shine.

Here's a closer look!

I have also added some stickles to the girls hair for added dimension. 

Isn't that a great sentiment? :o)

Here you can see the depth of the canvas.

Using my Dremel, I drilled a hole in the center of the top of the canvas.

I then placed the memo holder into the hole and added glue to secure it.

Finally, I added a ribbon bow and a butterfly from the kit. 

Materials Used:

From Ephemera's Vintage Garden:

Ephemera's Heartsong Journal Kit

***GREAT NEWS***

This kit is on sale for 1/2 PRICE!!

From Where Ideas Bloom:

Spring Wood Stars,

Heart Memo Clip.

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Head on over to Ephemera's Vintage Garden and look at all the fantastic printable kits available!

Consider picking up this wonderful Ephemera's Heartsong Kit for your own use!

Those of you who are not able to print them yourselves can find them in the Etsy Shop HERE.

Oh, and don't forget to go to Debbie's blog HERE to sign up for her newsletter. 

Debbie is very generous with her gorgeous freebies! :o)

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Then head over to Where Ideas Bloom Shop to see the fun embellishments!

Also, stop by the Where Ideas Bloom Blog to see all the great projects that the DT creates! :o)

{Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #8 - Intercessory Prayer

Hello, my friends!

Things have been a little bit quiet around here lately!

I have been VERY busy finishing some projects

...and preparing for my trip!

It's coming so fast now, and there's lots more to do! :o)

I have finally caught up on my Scripture Challenge tags.

I considered posting them all in one post but decided to spread them out instead. 

With this tag I have combined a couple of my DTs.
The lovely white floral sequins, aqua sequins, and white twirly stems all come from 
the Where Ideas Bloom Shop.
The sweet image is a Sushi Doll that I have used before.

Challenge #8 was Intercessory Prayer.

This is a prayer said on the behalf of someone else.
It truly is a JOY for me to pray for each and every one of you!

Materials Used:
Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, Carta Bella - Wildflower;
Image: Sushi Dolls - Pray Without Ceasing,
Spectrum Noir Markers;
Dies: Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Medallion Six;
Punch: EK Success - Arrow Border;
Dymo Label Buddy;
Ink: Distress Ink - Iced Spruce;
Flowers: My Stash;
Sequins & White Twirlies: Where Ideas Bloom.

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Linking Up To:

{Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #8 - Intercessory Prayer
(You can read Patter's great devotional there)

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a beautiful day and I'll be back soon! :o)

Where Ideas Bloom DT

Hello, my friends!

I have a new card to share with you today!

Many of you know I recently met my friend Marilyn in person for the first time.

This is the card I made for her to celebrate the occasion.

I was inspired by these sweet little Wooden Eyeglasses from Where Ideas Bloom.

I also used the lovely little Pink Floral Sequins, that you'll be able to find in the shop very soon!

If you haven't yet checked out the Where Ideas Bloom Shop,please do!

It's all loaded up and open for business.

Also, the rest of the DT girls have been very busy creating beautiful projects to inspire you.

You'll find all of them at the Where Ideas Bloom Blog.

Please head over there and join the blog.
That way you won't miss any of the fun! :o)

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 I can honestly say that this is the trickiest and most time consuming card I have ever made.

It's actually an acrylic pocket card with multiple layers and dies.

The trick came in positioning everything "just so" to make it work!

The wooden frames were painted with silver metallic Smooch, and fastened to the acrylic with mini brads.

I then coloured the "lenses" of the glasses with my black Spectrum Noir marker. 

The acrylic was then adhered to the layered background with Score Tape on only three sides;

leaving the top open for the insert.

  I used several Cheery Lynn dies to frame the acrylic and hide the tape.

With that, the base was complete.

Moving on the the tag:

I used this fun image from Lacy Sunshine.

This image is made for Halloween but you know I don't do Halloween.

When I first saw it I thought it would be such fun to colour, and could be used for a get well card.

However, it also looks like someone who has had a lot of "work" done, right? ;o)

It was just perfect for this card!

So I coloured it and layered it up on this tag insert.

Finally, I made up my sentiment on the computer, printed it out, and added it to the back of the tag.

I included a personal message after the photo was taken.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Where Ideas Bloom Shop: Wooden Eyeglasses, Pink Floral Sequins;

Image: Lacy Sunshine - Mimi Mummy,

Spectrum Noir Markers;

Cheery Lynn Dies: Lillith Doily Edger, 

Lace Corner Deco A, Sentiment Frame 1;

Punch: Fiskars Corner Punch;

Die: Your Next Stamp - Treat Bag Die Set;

Smooch - Silver Fox;

Acetate - From My Stash.

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Linking Up To:

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #186 - Anything Goes

Lacy Sunshine's Challenge #59 - Tic Tac Toe

(I did Die Cuts/Lacy Sunshine Image/Gems &/or Pearls)

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I hope you like my acrylic pocket card!

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Have a wonderful weekend! :o)