A Cherry on Top National Scrapbook Day Challenges

If there’s one thing you know about me, it’s that I absolutely love a good sccrapbook challenge over on A Cherry on Top. I always try my best to complete every single challenge for National Scrapbook Day! They push me out of my creative comfort zone and give me the perfect excuse to mix my personal style with fresh, new techniques.

Some photos, like the one I'm working with today, make it super tricky to find the right prompt. But the puzzle of brainstorming a solution is half the fun! Honestly, I wouldn’t struggle nearly as much if I didn't take every single instruction so literally—but that’s just how I roll. Sometimes I see other entries and find myself wondering if we even read the same prompt!

Prompt Challenge - Use Tags

I love challenges, and although I'm not real familiar with Cherry on Top challenges, I decided this year I would join in.  This is my entry for the Bi-Monthly Prompt Challenge #7 - Use tags. 

Another for the Ecal Users Group

Yikes!  My machine hates me this week!  I haven't replaced the blade in years....and had little trouble....but I replaced the blade today, and it just does not want to work!  Ugh!  Here's what should have been a quickie - but literally spent days adjusting the machine - did this one for the Ecal Users Group - which actually requires using the machine!  It's yet another Easter Tag....or Spring Tag I should say. 

The "egg" is a Design Bundles freebie.  The ladybug is Sweet Ladybug from 2 Cute Ink.  I think it makes a sweet little tag.

Another Easter Tag for Ecal Users

It's time for the Tag Challenge on the Ecal Users Group Facebook Page , and we're celebrating Easter.  This time my tag is a little more off-beat.  Can you think of anything more Easter than the Easter bunny?  I remember one Easter when I was about 8 that my Uncle Steve walked in the house with a grocery bag full of Easter bunnies for me - well, maybe there were two or three - but none would have made my mother a happier person.  I, on the other hand, was so excited and happy!  For this tag, I used the adorable Multi-Layer Easter Tag, currently available for free here at Design Bundles.  I used ink-blended papers from Fairy Hugs that reminded me of bright Easter colors.

I didn't position the bunny on the ink-blended paper - but kind of love how it looks like the bunny is wearing a deeper yellow jacket...not to mention the Zorro-type eye mask. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just trying to sneak in a few layouts that I created Monday at a friend's crop - I haven't been crafting much lately...or finding the time to share what crafting I have snuck in.  I found the leaves and tags in my stash - Woo Hoo!   

It's Job-Hunting Time!

Love all the yellows, golds, and browns I'm using in this scrapbook album, but it's a bit hard on my yellow ink cartridges.

The background uses a Textile Background from Design Bundles.  The "title" is word art from Miss Kate Cuttables.  I will personally say I was glad to see that Last Day of School.  LOL!

Birthday Bouquet for Featured Stamper

I love playing at Splitcoast Stampers in the Featured Stamper Challenge because there are so many inspirational cards each week....and since I've had no mojo lately, it's always easy to find a simple card to CASE when I need one.  For this card, I used the gorgeous Birthday Bouquet paper from We Are 3. 

I added beautiful branches from Design Bundles and a digital sentiment.

Hope to see you playing with the Featured Stamper someday...each challenge is posted on Sunday...no prizes, but plenty of fun - so what are you waiting for?

A Quickie for Featured Stamper

I've been a busy gal - doing what?  I'm not sure - but it seems that a 24-hour day just is not enough.  So for a few cards I needed, I went to Splitcoast Stampers Featured Stamper for quick and easy cards...and I'm able to knock out a challenge at the same time.  For this CASE, I chose a digital splash and a digital sentiment for a quick birthday card.  The splash behind the sentiment is from Design Bundles.

Of course, I was in a hurry and forgot to note the creator of the sentiment.

Tag Challenge at the Eclips Users Group

Playing in the Ecal Users Group Christmas Tag Challenge using Nativity Christmas (Design Bundles).  Came across the Design Bundles Dog Ornaments with 18 different patterns.  The Santa Paws is Coming to Town works best for a package topper/tag for this year's pet gift - I thought the varied color scheme of Pastel Splatters would look rather elegant.  I did a Print 2 Cut and called it done.

Ten New Christmas Ornaments at Design Bundles!

It's a happy day at the Ecals Users Group  where we are on our sixth day of Christmas tags being debuted.  I'm thrilled to be joining the fun with this EASY, adorable Christmas Ornament/Tag - did I remember to say EASY?  I decided this didn't need anything - so I've added nothing to make it fancy or whatnot....just an EASY quick cut for a heartfelt tag.

The paper is Thunderglow from Fairy Hugs.

I used the new Christmas Ornaments from Design Bundles for the design.

Joy

I used Sledging Pup from our Kerst Challenge sponsor, All Dressed Up, a starry background (star is the theme), and a Joy sentiment.  Everything is digital - easy peasy!  The papers are from We Are 3 - Moon Desert (retired) and Just a Song.  I also have a touch of Real Wood Textures in there from Design Bundles.

Day 2 of Autumn Tag Challenge at Eclips Users Group

It never feels like Fall here, but I still enjoy the Autumn challenges and am entering this simple tag into the Ecal Users Group Fall Tag Challenge.  The patterned paper was a freebie from The Hungry JPEG back in 2016 (Autumn Patterns and Elements).  It's been a while before I found a use for it - I'm so glad I did.  All sorts of good paper patterns in this collection, for sure.

I just love the files from Monica's Creative Room - I used one of her borders for the tag shape and the flower border in the center.  The sentiment is from Design Bundles.

Since I've been a bit behind in crafting since the Creative Memories Virtual Crop, I'm working hard to complete this three-day challenge.  This is my second day.

Summer Favorites at the Eclips Users Group

Thought a little watermelon would be cute (especially for summer) using Summer Doodles.  The watermelon is precolored.  The sentiment is from Design Bundles.  I used Print 2 Cut with a Laced Frame from Monica's Creative Room for the background.  I added a few leaves to balance the design.

Kerst Christmas sponsored by Sheepski Designs

 Meet the adorable Christmas Post Box from Sheepski Designs.

Here's a closeup of this sweetie, colored digitally.  With so many digital options for wood available, I had a hard time choosing.  But keeping in greytones make my bird stand out - just brings back memories of cardinals who would visit us in the Michigan winters.  I know....this is not a cardinal...but I also enjoyed the robins that visited us in the spring.  Click here to get your own Christmas Post Box digital image.  

My little gift box was made using the Tapered Gift Box and Bow from My Scrap Chick.

Freebies from Design Bundles and Creative Fabrica

Here's today's make - using fabulous freebies from Design Bundles and Creative Fabrica.  They are watercolor images - no mess.  The Eucalyptus frame is popped.  Isn't it pretty?  Can't help but smile at a simple card like this. 

New Release at We Are 3

I made a quicky card using the new Scenic Views.  The image is a Design Element from Design Bundles, and the background is from the Scenic Views digi paper collection.   I added a sentiment from the Itty Bitty Birthday set.  

We Are 3 GranMargaret's Flowers

This layout features GranMargaret's Flowers.  I added titles from Thanksgiving Words (Miss kate Cuttables) - just perfect for family/friends layout.  I often cut out several of these generic words that work great for titles when I need them.

I have adorable floral embellishments from Wedding Florals.  Tell me they are not precious!

Creative Memories Virtual Scrapbook Class

It's a new month and a new virtual scrapbook class offered by our local Creative Memories consultants - where you can always find inspiration from these fabulous ladies - and for Free!  This layout design was just perfect for a wedding layout.

I used computer-generated journaling inside the circles.  I printed a bunch of floral designs so I had lots of options for framing the circles.  Just kept adding flowers and leaves until I was satisfied.

I used digital paper from the GranMargaret's Flowers from We Are 3.  I added flourish embellishments - also from Wedding Floral (Design Bundles).  I hope you like it as much as I liked creating it.

Have a Nice Day

It's Friday and the last day of another FABULOUS Tag challenge at the Eclips Users Group.  I took the easy route this year - but did make an attempt to go all out for the last tag....until my machine crashed!  So I improvised and really happy with my results - although simple.  I made a simple scalloped egg tag using SVGCuts Easter Egg. 

I colored the roses digitally and popped them up for a bit of dimension.

The sentiment is from Design Bundles.

Creative Memories Virtual Digital Crop

Last weekend's virtual crop at Creative Memories was digital.  For this layout, I chose April Showers.  

Be sure to pop over to the crop page and see the lovely work by all the participants.