Merry Christmas Angel

Good morning! Are you happy it is Friday? I sure am! It is hard to believe that Christmas is less than a month away. Where did this year go? It seemed to fly by while I wasn't looking. lol I have to get busy with my holiday planning. It is going to be here in a blink of an eye.

The card I am sharing today uses a beautiful image from Saturated Canary. Krista just oozes talent. I love her images. I am playing along in the Saturated Canry sketch challenge this week.

I used paper from MME, ribbon from PaperIssues, pearls and a charm from Inky Impressions flowers from Whimsy Stamps, and a sentiment from PTI. I also used a calendar stamp from Unity Stamp Co. the month was stamped with Studio G alphabet stamps and the year was stamped with an Amy Tangerine stamp. I used extra fine glitter from Recollections on her wings and glitter glue from Studio G on the bulbs. I colored with Copics in the following colors: C3, R27, R29, R39, YG03, YG61, YG63, Y21, TR21, YR24, E00, E11, R20, R11, E79, E37, E35, E33, 0.

 

 

Saturated Canary Challenge Sketch

I am also playing in these challenges:
Inspired by Stamping: photo inspiration (see below)
Divas by Design: glitter and sparkle
The Crafty Pad Designs: add glitter
52 Christmas Throwdown: pearls (must be Christmas)
Allsorts: bring on the bling

Have a fabulous day and thank you so much for visiting me.

Until next time...........

Swinging on a Star

Good evening! I hope you had a great day. I thought I would play along in the Sassy Cheryl's challenge this week, which is a sketch challenge. The image I used made me smile as soon as I seen it. It is pure sweetness. It is called Sally & Her Hanging Christmas Star. This image is so versatile. It really is not just for Christmas.

 

I wish I could swing on a star. It looks like loads of fun, doesn't it?

Other supplies:
Paper: MME
Other stamps: Unity
Ribbon: PaperIssues
Rhinestones: Inky Impressions
Jute: My Craft Spot
Lace and staples: from my stash
Copics in the following colors:
Star - Y21, YR21, YR24
Shoes and bow - R27, R29, R39
Pants - B93, B95
Skin - E00, E11, R20
Hair - E79, E37, E35, C3

I am also playing in the following challenges:
Creative Card Crew: anything goes
Party Time Tuesdays: anything goes
Tuesday Alchemy: anythign goes

Have a great night!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

DT - Inky Impressions' Challenge

Good morning. I hope you are all dong fabulous. Has anyone else noticed that they are not receiving feeds for all of the blogs that they follow? I have noticed lately that I am not receiving new feeds yet if I go to the person's blog they have new content that I have not seen. I am wondering if if it just me or others are having the same problem. Maybe I have Blogger overloaded with all of the blogs I follow? lol

Anyway, it is once again time for a new challenge at Inky Impressions. This week's theme is pastel or vintage Christmas/Holiday. I opted for vintage. This house was a lot of work to color, but it was so much fun and I felt an accomplishment when I was done. It is such a pretty design. It is a digi from Inky Impressions called Winter Home. You have a chance at winning a free digi and a $10 gc from Inky Impressions for playing along in the challenge this week. We are also having a DT call, so be sure to check that out.

Supplies used:
Paper: MME
Stamps: Winter Home; Inky Impressions, Calendar, small tag/sentiment, scalloped circle; Unity, Merry Christmas sentiment; PTI
Pearl: Inky Impressions
Snowflake Punch: Martha Stewart
Coloring: Copics
Doily: Wilton
Extra fine glitter: Recollections
Chestnut Roan chalk ink, glitter glue, and liquid pearls

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Make a Wish

Brrr!! I have been so cold today. I was looking for some relief once I got to school, but nope I froze inside too. I was shivering listening to my instructor. I came home, put on a pair of sweat pants and house slippers so I am finally starting to warm up. :o)

The card I am sharing today uses an image from Mo Manning. I cannot express home much I adore this image. She is so darn cute and reminds me of my youngest daughter when she was little.  I colored her up with Copics. I used paper from MME, flowers from Whimsy Stamps, and pearls from Inky Impressions. The birthday sentiment is from PTI and the small tag and sentiment is from Unity. The doily boarder, scalloped circles, and leaves are from Martha Stweart punches. The ribbon and lace are from my stash.

 

Here is a close-up of the little cutie.

I am playing in the following challenges.
Bronte and Bella's Challenge (Mo's) - don't be square
Glitter n Sparkle: ribbon and/or lace
Joanna Sheen Challenge : anything goes excluding Christmas
Kaboodle Doodles: stripes or dots
Send a Smile for Kids: anythign goes 4 kids

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you have a great evening.

Until next time...........

Fairy Dust - Tuesday Trigger

Good morning! I hope you have enjoyed your weekend. I sure have enjoyed mine. It is back to school for me, tomorrow. Only a few more weeks though and I will be out until January. 

Today I have a card that I made for the Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab World. I used an adorable stamp (and sentiment) from the A Little Bit Festive collection from Sheena Douglass, which can be purchased at Crafter's Companion. 

 

 

Here is the Tuesday Trigger photo.

 



I took inspiration from the colors and doily look that the frames have. The frames are also very girly looking so I wanted my card to have a very feminine look to it. I hope you like it.

 

I used paper from MME and Recollections, ink from Memento, flowers from Whimsy Stamps, Fancy Flourish die from Die-namics, gems from Inky Impressions, a doily from Wilton, and lace, ribbon, and brad from my stash. I colored with Copics and added extra fine glitter from Recollections for the wings.

 

I am playing in the following challenges:

Glitter n Sparkle- ribbon and/or lace

One Stitch At A Time : fabric, ribbon, or lace
Allsorts: bring on the bling
Send a Smile for Kids: anything goes for kids
Crafters Companion: favorite color combo (pink and green....green and anything really. lol)
Unique Crafters Challenge: sugar and spice
The Play Date Cafe: Color combo (see photo below)

If I have entered to many please just scrub me off.

I hope you have a fabulous week.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

DT- Inky Tag, Specials, and a DT Call

Good morning! I hope all of my US friends had a fabulous Thanksgiving. Now that Thanksgiving is over it is time to start thinking about Christmas/Holidays. It is my turn to share a project on the Inky Impressions Inspirational blog. I made a hanger out of a large chipboard tag. I used one of the new digis called Kimmy's Letter and a Christmas ticket. I used a flower, spacer, and charm also from Inky Impressions. The paper is from The Robin's Nest, ribbon is from MFT, a doily from Wilton, and a Martha Stewart, snowflake punch . I stamped my image with Memento ink in Tuxedo Black and colored using Copics and glitter glue.
This could be used as a door hanger, tag for a large gift , or an ornament.

Inky Impressions Black Friday Specials:

1. 10% off of your entire order (before shipping).
2. Spend $50 or more (before shipping) and receive half-price shipping (domestic and international). You must use e-mail checkout to receive the discounts.

Have you submitted your entry to our Design Team call? You only have until December 3, to get your entries submitted. Believe me you do not want this opportunity to pass you by. Inky Impressions offers a fabulous DT package filled with adorable stamps and sentiments along with Inky embellishments. We are a fun and friendly team and Nicole is great to work for. Head over to the challenge blog to read all the details and information on how to submit your entry. Don't delay!

I hope you have a great day!
Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Thankful for.....

Boy this day has flown by. I don't feel like I have accomplished much. Oh well, I still enjoyed my day off from school. We are going to my parents tomorrow for Thanksgiving. I love it when we can all be together. My aunt is coming in today, I can't wait to see her. I want to wish all of those that celebrate it a very Happy Thanksgiving! Before I get to my card I want to share 10 things I am thankful for.

1. My family who are happy and well.
2. Great friends.
3. Having the opportunity to further my education.
4. That I did not actually kill my sister growing up, I just wanted to. Well, cause she is pretty awesome now. :o)
5. Shrimpers because they provide the best food in the world.
6. That handful of people who sent me craft supplies to get me going again after loosing all of my things. I cannot thank them enough.
7. My smartphone, which makes texting so much easier than the old style. ;o)
8. Copics (they are so darn awesome! lol)
9. Great artists who without them I could not use my Copics to color fabulous images.
10. Last but certainly not least, all of YOU! You make blogging so much fun!

Ok, now onto my card. I used an adorable image from Fred, She Said. I love her little cap. I colored with Copics. The sentiment is from PTI, I used Martha Stweart punches for the tag and leaf, I used a flower and pearls from Inky Impressions. The ribbon and lace is from my stash.

I am playing in the following challenges:
Loves Rubberstamps: ribbon
Ribbon Carousel: give thanks
Sweet Stamps: thank you
Tuesday Throwdown: thankful for you

Have a fabulous tomorrow!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

MFT Guest Designer Challenge

Good evening! What a wonderful day this has been. I was out of school and took the day all for myself. No work, no phone calls, no cleaning, nothing but relaxing and crafting. I am feeling very thankful today. :o)

I made this card for the My Favorite Things GDT call. Here is the fab sketch for this month's challenge.

I love this stamp. It is called On Safari. I have always wanted to go on a safari. Maybe one day. :o)
I stamped the image with Memento, Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics. I distressed the paper edges with a Tim Holtz distresser and inked them with chalk ink in chestnut roan.  I added a  Fancy Flourish Die-namics, it makes such a great embellishment for any project. I am a button girl so I just had to add one of the awesome kraft buttons from MFT. I also used  hemp cord and jellybean green ribbon from MFT. I also used pearls and a charm from Inky Impressions. I cut a banner and stamped it with one of the sentiments that comes in the On Safari stamp set. I attached it using a brad from my stash.

I am playing in the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles: buttons and bows
Dream Valley: anything goes
Glitter n Sparkle: lots of layers
Stamptacular Sunday: recipe (Recipe: ribbon/twine, Pearls/Gems, Dies/Punches)

Thank you so much for stopping by. It is always a pleasure. I hope you have a fantastic night.

Until next time...........

Leaves Fall

Happy afternoon everyone! I am officially on school break until next Monday. Whoop whoop! I am so happy.  I felt like skipping to the car when I was leaving today. lol Ok, I will get on to my card.

This little cutie is an image from Whimsie Doodles, called Leaf Me. He was so much fun to color.

I used  Die'namics dies to cut the banner and fence. I used help cord from MFT. The brads are from Recollections. The button is from Favorite Findings.The dragonfly charm is from my stash. I used Copics to color.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle: lots of layers
One Stitch At A Time : use a digi
Paper Crafting Journey: anything goes
Divas by Design: anything goes
Incy Wincy : hip to be square
Tammy's Scrapin Corner: thanksgiving or fall
Paper Playtime: anything goes
Craft Your Passion: use your scraps
(If I have entered to many please just scrub me off)

FYI: There is a Design Team call out over at Inky Impressions.

Have a fabulous day! 


Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Let it Snow!

TGIF! I was wondering if it was ever going to get here. lol It has been a long week. Good news though, I only have school one day next week. Whoop whoop!! :o)

I have a card to share with you today. I have had this adorable Tilda for a few weeks and just got a chance to ink her up. I just love her! She makes me want to learn to ski. lol

 

I found the pink staples in the college book store. As soon as I seen them I knew they would be great for card making. :o) The pearl and charm are from Inky Impressions, the flowers are from Whimsy Stamps, the sentiment is from Hero Arts, The leaves and snowflake were punched with a Martha Stewart punches, the doily is from Wilton, the button is from Favorite Findings,  the cool silver stickers in the corners are from docrafts, and the ribbon and lace are from my stash.

 

I used Memento ink in Tuxedo Black to stamp the image and colored with Copics. I also used liquid pearls and extra fine glitter. I dabbed the flowers and edges of the hand-cut banner with glitter glue.  

I am playing in the following challeges. I hope you will join in the fun.
Tilda's Town: anything goes
Dutch Dare: diamonds and pearls
Papertake Weekly: flower power
Bunny Zoes: winter
Quirky Crafts: layer it up and let it snow
The Ribbon Girls: add sparkle

Have a great weekend everyone. :o)

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Inky Impressions New Digi Release Blog Hop

Good morning. It is time for another Inky Impressions blog hop. I am excited that Inky Impressions is releasing some adorable new Christmas/holiday digis today. If you came here from Tanya J's blog you are on the right track. If not head over the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog to start at the beginning. When you are finished with the hop be sure to head over to the Inky Impressions store to pick up some of the new digis. They are available now. :o)

I have made a gift bag using one of the new holiday digis (Jingles the Bunny Elf). Isn't he adorable! I colored him up with Copics. I made the bag from a piece of 8x12 decorative paper from Recollections. I added a new Christmas ticket digi and rhinestones. Punched holes in the top of the bag and tied ribbon through it as the closure.

Be sure to leave a comment at each stop on the hop for a chance to win your choice of two free digis. You never know where the prize will be hidden. Now head on over to the ubber talented Vicky's blog.

Here is the hop order in case you get lost.

Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog

Audrey E

Babette

Carrie

Ceal

Dilyana

Domi

Judith

Karen G

Kerry

Margreet

Nanette

Tanya J.

You are here---> Tonya H <---You are here

Vicky

Inky Impressions Challenge Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

DT- Inky Challenge

Hi everyone. It is time for another Inky Impressions challenge. The challenge this week is Give Thanks. I decided to make a Christmas/holiday themed, thank you card using Bundled Up Lili.  I used pearls, rhinestones and a charm from Inky Impressions.

I also used a sentiment from PTI, crafting tape from Recollections, punches (snowflake, leaves, doily boarder, scalloped circles) from Martha Stewart, felt from MFT, a Die'namics mini rolled rose, and ribbon from my stash. I used Memento, Tuxedo Black ink to stamp my image and Copics to color. I also used Studio G glitter glue on the snowflake.

 

 

 



I hope you will come on over to the Inky Impressions challenge blog and play along with us. We will also be having a new holiday digi release blog hop tomorrow so be sure to stop back by for your chance to win an Inky Prize.

I am playing in the following challenges:
Craft-room Challenges: dies and punches
Clear it Out: anything goes with red
Shopping our Stash: thank you or thanksgiving
Crafty Card Makers: more than one die or punches

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Happy to be off today!

Good morning and it really is a good morning. I have the day off from school. Whoop whoop!! I am usually up by 5:45am so it was nice getting to sleep in alittle. :o)

I decided to make a Get Well card. It seems everyone has been sick lately. It has been going around our house and around school. I had it last week. I still do not feel up to par, but better than I did so I will not complain. I am going to enter it in the KennyK challenge this week, which is monochrome. Hmm I wonder if it is monochrome "enough". Some people say you can use neutrals and it still be considered monochrome, and others do not. I am feeling adventurous so I am going for it. lol

 

 

I used Hot Doctor from KennyK. I colored her with Copics and gel pens (gold for her necklace and silver glitter for her stethoscope and clipboard top). The paper is a combination from Recollectionsand MME. I cut the sentiment circles from Martha Stewart punches and used a sentiment from PTI. Since the sentiment is so small I thought the area needed more interest so I used Liquid Pearls around the edge of the larger scallop. I also used gems from Recollections, a button from Favorite Findings, and ribbon from my stash. I hope you like my card.

KennyK also has a DT call and giveaway going on so be sure to check those out. I would LOVE to be on the KennyK team, but I start my last semester of school in January and I just cannot commit to 6-months right now for any new teams. I have to stick with guest spots for now.

I am also entering the following challenges:
Incy Wincy - girl power
The Ribbon Girl: add sparkle (gems, silver gel pen, liquid pearls)
Crafty Catz: anything goes
The Pink Elephant: punches or dies

Well, that is all for now. I have some homework I need to get done and I am going to try to get some more crafting done this afternoon. :o)

Have a fabulous day!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Craftin Desert Diva's Blog Candy

Tara at Craftin Desert Diva's is once again offering some very generous blog candy. When she reaches 500 followers she will giveaway a $100 Joann's gift card. How awesome is that! Besides the candy, the blog is well worth following. There is always so much inspiration and creative ideas.

There is also a Craftin Desert Diva's Facebook page. You can find it here.

Good luck everyone!

Until next time...........

Travel

Happy Saturday! The card I am sharing today is a little different than my normal style. I really like the way it turned out though. I usually rely on embellishments and coloring to give my cards a nice appearance. I am trying to make more simple cards that look nice as well. It is a challenge! lol

The back layer is paper from Recollections. The middle layer is actually a stamp from the Stamp It Australia collection called Wallpaper from Crafter's Companion. It makes great decorative paper. I stamped the image with Memento, Bamboo Leaves ink. The stop layer is also from the Stamp It Australia collection. It is called Eiffel Sketch. I love this image. I stamped it with Memento, Tuxedo Black ink. The ribbon is from MFT and the pearls are from Inky Impressions. The button and floss are from my stash.

I am playing in the following challenges:
Dutch Dare: favorite things (ribbon, pearls, traveling)
Crafter's Companion: favorite color combo ( green and yellow)
Paper Crafting Journey: anything goes
Loves Rubberstamps: anything goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show: french

I hope you have a great weekend.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

The Journey

Good morning. Well  I passed my North Carolina, Notary Public exam with a 98. Whoop whoop! I always get so nervous when I have to take any type of test. I am glad it is over. :o) I do not have school on Monday, so I am hoping to get by and leave you all some love. Thank you for your continued support. It means so much.

I just love Pure Innocence stamps from MFT. They are all so darn cute and so fun and easy to paper piece. MFT products used: kraft buttons, ribbon, Eiffel Tower Die'namics, and mini rolled rose Die'namics. I also used punches from Martha Stewart, scalloped oval die from Sizzix, and paper from Recollections. I must say Recollections has come out with some really pretty paper lately. I colored with Copics.

I am playing in the following challenges:
Penny's Challenges: lots of layers
LEJ Designs: dies or punches
Loves Rubberstamps: anything goes
Papertake Weekly: anything goes
Kaboodle Doodles: anything goes
Victorine Originals: tic tac toe (buttons, bows, coloring)

I hope you have a fantastic day.! :o)

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........