Friday, July 29, 2016

Beach Day...

I love this adorable beach girl from Elisabeth Bell.
So, I had to incorporate her into this card with
sea blues and sunny yellows.


The Creative Details
Image: Elisabeth Bell
Copics: powder blue, flesh, napoli yellow. strong red
Embellishments:quilled fish, enamel dots
Tool: border punch

The Challenges
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
C.R.A.F.T. - summer
Craftin Desert Divas - beach
Everybody Art - summer/holiday
Get Creative - lots of blue
Glitter N Sparkle - summer sunshine
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Robyn's Fetish - at the beach
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Surfin' Mouse....

Summer cards are always my favorite to make.
I could not resist this cute mouse with his surfboard
ready to hit the beach.

The Creative Details
Image: Whipper Snapper
Copics: strong red, toner grey, powder blue, pinkish vanilla
Embellishments: washi tape, gems, stickers
Techniques: paper piecing

The Challenges
A Gem of a Challenge - animals
A Snowflake's Promise - summer
Aud Sentiments - anything goes plus sentiment
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Craftin' Desert Divas - beach
Crafty Sentiments - animal
Creative Craft Cottage - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Glitter n Sparkle - summer sunshine
Inspiration destination  - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Robyn's Fetish - at the beach
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Sweet Stampin - outdoors
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes (family friendly)
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Celebrate Shaker Card...

It's time for another challenge at  
This time our challenge is to make a shaker card.
Our fabulous sponsor is Paper Sweeties and I used their
cute frame stamp for part of my "shaker" element and inked
it up in multiple colors for fun.


The Creative Details
Image and sentiment: Paper Sweeties Stamps
Inks: My Favorite Things
Embellishments: ribbon, gem flowers, pearls, brad

The Challenges
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - anything goes plus sentiment
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Crafting With an Attitude - anything goes
Craft Rocket - spots and/or stripes
Creative Craft Cottage - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Cutie Pie - polka dots and pastels
Double D - shades of purple
Penny Black and More - anything goes
Pink and Main - shaker cards
Simply Create Too - lots of sparkle
Stamping Sensations - anything with stamp and ribbon
Tuesday Throwdown - fav. embellishments (pearls)
The Paper Shelter - ribbon
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes (family friendly)
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, July 22, 2016

Float My Boat...

Summer is in full swing and I could not
resist this adorable image with a sea shore theme.


The Creative Details
Image: There She Goes Stamps
Colors: Copics in dull ivory, sand, crimson, flesh, powder blue
Embellishments: ribbon, banner, glitter

The Challenges
Amusing Challenge - beach/ocean
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - anything goes plus sentiment
Crafty Awesomeness - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Creative Craft Cottage - anything goes
Glitter n Sparkle - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Simon says Monday - nautical by the sea
The Ribbon Girl - any image
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - fav embellishment (ribbon)
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Sun Kissed Mermaid

Welcome to another challenge at the 
The theme for this challenge is ombre. 
Our fabulous sponsor is Lacy Sunshine and I am
using one of the cute mermaid images.


The Creative Details
Image: Lacy Sunshine 
Colors: Copics in apricot, peach, napoli yellow, chestnut
Embellishments: fish border, enamel dots, stickers, gems

The Challenges
A Snowflakes Promise - summer
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Crafts and Me - summer memories
Craft for the Craic - summer breeze
Crafting With Friends - anything goes
Crafting Desert Divas - beach
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Awesomeness - anything goes
Delicious Doodles - by the sea
Di's Digis - hot colors
Eclectic Ellapu - beach
Incy Wincy - something magical
Inspiration destination - anything goes
Lacy Sunshine - anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Great Impressions - anything goes
Julia Spiri - at beach or sea
QKR - seaside
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - mid-summer

Stay Warm Harted,

Monday, July 18, 2016

French Couture....

Welcome to Craft Your Passion. 
We are always "anything goes."
For this challenge our sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.
His images are always fabulous and artistic.

The Creative Details
Colors: Copics in powder blue, lilac, maroon, blush
Embellishments: pearls, flower, ticket, button
Tools: Die cut (Spellbinders)

The Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Classic Design team - anything goes
Crafting With an Attitude - anything goes
Crafting With Friends - anything goes
Crafty Awesomeness - anything goes
Crafty Friends - use your dies
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - die or punch
Glitter n Sparkle - anything goes
Little Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Pearly Sparkles - girls and pearls
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Unicorn Challenge - make it pearly
Use Your Stuff - dies or punches
4 Crafty Chicks - flowers
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, July 15, 2016

The Places You'll Go...

Welcome to another fun challenges at the
Our theme for this challenge is Flowers.
And, our fabulous sponsor is The Paper Shelter.
TPS has adorable images and I loved working with this image.


The Creative Details
Image: The Paper Shelter
Colors: Copics in lilac, prune, willow, grey
Embellishments: brad, pearls, flowers, die cut flower, banner, ribbon
Tools: die cut flower

The Challenges
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - for a girl and sentiment
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Craft Rocket - anything goes
Crafting From The Heart - anything goes
Crafting With an Attitude - anything goes
Crafty Girls Creations - anything
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Cut It Up - anything goes with a die cut
Dare 2 B Artsy - layers
Digitally Sweet - travel
Digi Choosday - for the girls
Inspiration destination - anything goes
Everybody Art - summer holiday
OLLCB - something with "F" (flower)
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Flip Flop...

Welcome to the Pile it On Challenge.
For this challenge we are sponsored by always fabulous 
Our theme is "favorite colors"


The Creative Details
Image: Bugaboo Stamps
Colors: Copics in shock pink, spectrum green, powder blue
Embellishments: flip flops, gems, ribbon, glitter

The Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Aloha Friday Challenge - summer fun
Classic Design Team - anything goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Craft Rocket - anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Creative Corner - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Dare 2 B Artsy - layers
DL.ART - summertime
Dragon's lair - its a zoo
IDIC - anything with water
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Left of Center - animals
Little Red Wagon - summertime
Mod Squad - lazy days of summer
Morgan's Art World - animals
OLLCB - something with "F" (flamingo)
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Sisters of Craft - anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - mood board
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - mid-summer
4 Crafty Chicks - summer
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, July 8, 2016

You Made My Day...

We are always "anything goes." This week I used a darling
image from Lemon Shortbread and I created my own
background paper from various inks to match my colored image.
This week we have several fabulous sponsors:
Lemon  Shortbread
Oddball Art
KJArting


The Creative Details
Image: Lemon Shortbread (Gardening Girl)
Colors: Copics in powder blue, willow, begonia, leaf
Inks for background paper: My Favorite Things
Embellishments: ribbon, flowers, gems, sticker
Tools: stitched die cut

The Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - for a girl and sentiment
Brown Sugar - monchrome
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - flowers
Craft Rocket - anything goes
Crafty Addicts - say it with flowers
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade ribbon bow
Creative Moments - anything goes
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - die or punch
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Little Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Mod Squad - lazy days of summer
Paper Nest Dolls - anything goes
Petal Lu - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Ribbon Girls - anything goes
Sisterhood of Crafters - make your background
Scrappers Delights - anything goes
The Pencil Case - anything goes colored
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Life is happier...

Our theme is CAS and our fabulous sponsor is
Beccy's Place. They carry a fabulous array of digital images!


The Creative Details:
Image: Beccy's Place (cool chicks)
Sentiment: The Stamps of Life
Colors: Copics in lightening yellow, honey, grey, salmon
Embellishments: glitter, gem
Tools: die cut (Spellbinders)


The Challenges
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Crafting with friends - anything goes
Creative Corner - cute and cuddly
Digi Choosday - CAS
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Little Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Send a Smile 4 Kids - CAS
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Sisters of Craft - anything goes
The Crafter's Cafe - things with wings
Use Your Stuff - animal
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Monday, July 4, 2016

Wonderful...

Welcome to the Craft Your Passion Challenge.
I am very excited to be a new member of 
their fabulous design team.
This week we are sponsored by Digital Delights and
received some adorable images to work with for this challenge.


The Creative Details
Image: Digital Delights
Colors: Copics in begonia, apricot, yellow, slate
Embellishments: gems, sticker, small tag, flower, ribbon
Tools: punches

The Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Country View Crafts - have fun with circles
Crafting By Design - July anything goes
Crafting With Friends - anything goes
Crafting Girls Creations - anything
Little Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
One Stitch at a Time - flowers
OLLCB - something with "F" (flower)
Ribbon Girls - anything goes
Scrappers delights - anything goes
Simon says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes
Simply papercraft - anything goes
Sisters of Craft - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunday, July 3, 2016

Hello...

Welcome to our month-long challenge at the
This month's challenge is always a favorite - anything goes!
Our our fabulous sponsor is Aurora Wings with 
gorgeous images.


The Creative Details
Image: Aurora Wings
Flowers - Heartfelt Creations Stamps/die
Colors: Copics in begonia, willow, sand, sepia
Embellishments: gems, glitter, butterflies
Tools: die cut frame and sentiment

The Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Classic Design Team - anything goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - girls of summer
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Crafting By Design - July anything goes
Cut it Up - 3D
Cupcake Inspiration - flowers
Dare 2 B Artsy - layers
Die Cut Divas - glitter
Dies R Us - outdoor fun
Digi Choosday - bling, gems
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - dies or punch
Eclectic Ellapu - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Petal Lu - anything goes
Morgan's Art world - use patterned paper
Simon says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
The Pencil Case - anything goes colored
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, July 1, 2016

Pink Makes Anything Fabulous...

It's time for another monthly challenge at
This month our theme is water.
I used these fabulous flamingos from Pattie's store 
and love this image!! 


The Creative Details
Image: Pattie's Creations
Sentiment: My Favorite Things
Colors: Copics and Gelatos
Embellishments: glitter, sequins
Tools: Punch and border punch


Challenges
Addicted to stamps - summer
A Snowflake's Promise - summer
Country View Crafts - have fun with circles
Crafting Girls Creations - anything goes
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafting By Design - July anything goes
Creative Craft Cottage - layer it up
Creative Moments - anything goes/summer
Deep Ocean - Colors of summer
DRS - the heat is on
House That Stamps Built - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes
Star Stampz - summer
The Crafter's Cafe - things with wings
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - mid summer
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Strawberry lemonade...

Summer is here and so is another challenge at
This is a month-long challenge and you just need to 
use patterned designer paper on your project.
I used "Perfectly Plaid" by Lawn Fawn


The Creative Details
Image: Heartfelt Creations
Colors: Copics in strong red, buttercup, sand, robin's egg
Embellishments: ribbon, pinwheels, gems

The Challenges
A Snowflake's Promise - summer
Aloha Friday Challenge - summer fun
Addicted to Stamps - summer
Amusing challenge - anything goes
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
C.R.A.F.T - ribbon and bling
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Creative Craft Cottage - layer it up
Creative Moments - anything goes/summer
Deep Ocean - colors of summer
Inky Impressions - summertime
Inspiration destination - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes
Star Stampz - summer
Through the Craftroom Door - anything
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,