Happy Holidays

Yeah, I know I'm a little late for Christmas, but I ran out of cards last year and hope to have most of my Christmas cards made before December this year.  This adorable girl sending a letter from All Dressed Up is one of the images we received from this month's sponsor at Kerst Christmas.  All Dressed Up has all sorts of good stuff, for sure. 

I just LOVE her!  I colored her digitally.  The scalloped square I used is Monica's Creative Room.

Blossom Challenge with Power Poppy

It's a new Blossom Challenge at Power Poppy.  My electronic cutter doesn't like me today - but I did manage this post using a previous win from the fabulous Power Poppy.  I won this beautiful digital stamp from Power Poppy called Black-Eyed Susan - you can get yours here.  I colored the stamp digitally.  The papers are from Fairy Hugs and Creative Memories...I obviously went shopping through my stash.  

I'm really disappointed in the color of my flowers - or should I say my crummy computer.  My flowers in my editing program were deep purple....exactly like that lone flower in the inspiration photo...yet it printed pink!  I need a new computer so badly!!!!!

It's the Festive Friday Challenge

Here's another layout for The Outlawz - this time Festive Friday where one of the themes is Flower.  I used papers and elements from Creative Memories.  This kit is Gem Stone.  All in all, I'm pleased with it.  Found the flowers in my stash. I'm really happy with how the colors of this digital paper printed.  I'm never quite sure what I'll get. 

Sequins and Spatula

I had a magazine open on my desk with an interesting technique - so decided to put my twist on it today in a scrapbook layout.   The magazine sample used vellum printed with the original photo as frame.  I didn't have vellum that large....so instead duplicated the technique just by changing the transparency level of the back photo.  for the Twisted Thursday Challenge at The Outlawz, I added the "Same Old Stuff" - items that I bought years ago.  I'm not sure how long ago....but I know before I retired in 2018 (because I haven't bought much in embellishments since).  These are the sequins at the top and the spatula at the bottom of my layout. I love that I finally fond a use for the spatula!

The Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge

I played today with some challenges.  I found the Wednesday Sketch at The Outlawz intriguing as it makes for a great scrapbook layout - as I did in this case.  I used digital papers - these are from Heart-to-Heart Graphics. 

I followed the Outlawz Wednesday Sketch - flipping it horizontally.

Some Bunny Loves You

It's Spring Sentiments for Monday Greetings at the Outlawz.   I chose a bunny shape to make an Easter gift bag from Simply Crafty.

The file had a top flap, but I didn't take it into consideration when I sized the bunny window.

The sentiment is computer generated and is one of my favorites.

Birthday Fire Pit

Since I've been busy for so long, it was a big deal for me to take on a new type of file.  This file is part of the Camp Firefly Kit from SVG Cuts.  It's available in the shop HERE. I took my time selecting papers - not that you can tell from the photo.  LOL!  It was really pleased with how easy it was to assemble.  I used some old southwest paper for the flames....odd pattern, but I do like the variety of flame colors.  

Merry

For this card, I chose to use A Star is Born to work with - from our sponsor All Dressed Up.

At Kerst Christmas, the March challenge is Text - so I added a "sentiment" from Miss Kate Cuttables.  This is a bit fancier than I've been creating lately - hard to imagine I even took this on.  Yikes!  The shepherd is digitally colored and cut to add to the trees for a scene.  The poinsettias are colored using We Are 3's Howdy burlap pattern.  The background patterns come from Fairy Hugs Thunderglow.

Victoria Christmas

One good thing about finding time for my design team samples is that I do find the coloring soothing.  Since I had nothing really pressing yesterday, I digitally colored Victoria Christmas from our sponsor, Mirtillamente. 

I unearthed an old free digital paper set from Creative Fabrica (Tropical Patterns.)  It has some green leaf patterned paper, so I created and layered a couple Christmas trees and added so branches for the Kerst Christmas Challenge.

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!

Playing with New Goodies

I love this sweet image (Angels Heard on High) from our sponsor, Jan's Digital Stamps.  

I digitally colored the angels and the lacy design behind.  Overall a simple card for this month's Kerst Christmas Challenge - Use the Color Red.

Life is Better with Friends

Okay, seems lately I let it kind of get down to the wire for getting greeting cards out in a timely manner.  It's been a while since I've created some more than quick and easy - so this one took me hours to pick papers and sentiments and figure out the dimensions - all with avoiding creating more embellishments that I may never use.  This cutie is for Valentine's Day with adorable birds sent to me by a friend - Thanks, Mikah!  I painted the birds white and I added some clear glitter (one of my favorite products) so that they sparkle.

The mat was cut with my Eclips.  The corner flourish is Heartfelt Creations, I think.  I pulled from my stash and only had black - it is a bit out of place, but I think helps the hummingbird stand out.  The sentiment is from the Friendship set from We Are 3.

Let It Snow

The cute images are My Snowmies by the Kerst Christmas Challenge sponsor, Jan's Digital Stamps, colored digitally.  The sentiment comes in the set. 

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?

Happy Groundhog Day! Let's Celebrate!

Floral Flamingo, which just may be one of my faves ever!  He's so perfect for a Groundhog Day greeting, don't ya think?

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.

Beary Christmas

I love the sweet images at Last-Minute Manda and just couldn't resist the Beary Christmas holding a wreath.   

I assembled this card using background paper from We Are 3 - Winter Plaid.  Thought the little bear would look cutest in layers for dimension.  I printed Beary three times and stacked layers to give him dimension.  WOW!  I always forget how worthwhile taking that time is!