CCM #71: Make Your Own Flowers

Hello, all!  It was lovely seeing all of your creations last week--some truly amazing pieces!  This fortnight at Crafty Cardmakers, our hostess is AJ.  She wants to see flowers, BUT you need to make them yourself! :)  This will be our last challenge for a bit as we are taking a month break so that our fearless leader, Lin, can move her life to another location. EEK!  Good luck, Lin!

We are sponsored this time by

ONE STOP CARD CRAFTS

and

DIGI DOODLE SHOP

$10 Gift Certificate for the Store

 

Here's my card~

Details~

I made my flower by taking three of the new Blossom punches by SU! and rolling the petals a bit and putting them together with a fun double circle and brad center.  I layered the bloom on top of a doily and more patterned paper and added a sentiment.  Voila!  What do you think?  I love it!

So, I hope you come and join us this time--I cannot wait to see all the amazing handmade flowers!  And don't forget to go and leave some love with the other CCM DT members! Happy crafting!!!

PS: Have you checked out my BLOG CANDY yet?!

I feel lost...

***WARNING: LONG, LOTS OF PICTURES, SOME PERSONAL INFORMATION--NONE OF WHICH IS INAPPROPRIATE IN THE LEAST.  YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.***

Okay, first I'm gonna tell you the real gist of the post.  I actually made a card this morning!  It was SO much fun--I didn't realize how much I had missed paper crafting this past week!!!!

Here's the card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Crafty Calendar Challenge: Flowers in Bloom

Fab n' Funkie: Polka Dots

Try Stampin' On Tuesday: Sketch

 

It's SOOOOOO good to be back and functioning again on my blog!  So much happened while I was away and so I have a lot of catching up to do--sorry for those who were neglected by my DT duties that weren't done up to my standards--I hope you'll forgive me!

On another note, I really do feel lost.  It's been a few days since I last posted and I have been in a crazy, dream-like state this past week trying to help my mom and sister get ready for my sister's wedding that will take place at the beginning of August.  I haven't made a card for about a week...okay, I made one just a bit ago, but it was WEIRD!  The biggest reason I haven't crafted this week?

These two cuties~

Yep. Another of my sisters came out this week as well, bringing her two adorable children.  I had SO much fun having my three year old niece over almost every day.  As you can see, she's quite take with my little fur baby--that picture was taken last night at Hundie's 3rd birthday party.  My 3 year old niece picked out Hundie's presents, cake, and wanted to match her.  Notice they both are wearing blue and white stripes?!  LOL, it was too cute!!!

It was a really wonderful surprise to see that I had won 3 times this week with three different cards--it really is an honor each time I am chosen as winner and I really appreciate that someone can love my cards! :)  I also have been grateful for all the fabulously kind comments that you have left.  If you didn't know, I have a "Thank You" freebie for you.  Ellen over at In a World of Craft has really done it justice!  I hope you take time to go and say hi to her!  She's a fabulous card maker!

Here's the gorgeous card she made with the digi sentiment that I'm giving away for free~

 

And with that, I wish you all a good evening and a restful Sabbath on the morrow!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown: June Embellishment Challenge

Hello!  I hope you're having fun with us this month at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!  I know I'm totally glad I'll be getting my holiday cards done early!!!  Makes for a stress reliever around December! :)  Anyway, we've got a great embellishment challenge for you this week!

It's GLITTER!!!!!!!!!

Here's my glittery creation~

Details~

 For these fabulous challenges~

Jingle Belles: Mele Kalikimaka

Holly Jolly Christmas: Punches/Die Cuts

I Like To Cut & Paste: Punches/Die Cuts

So, what are you thinking?  Do you like my non-traditional colors for this one?!  I was really proud of myself! OH, and NO stamping.  That's right!!!  NO stamping!!! ;)  BUT lots of glitter! :)  I hope you use lots, too!!! So, please join us!  And go and see Jacqueline and Ruth's creations--they're amazing!  Merry stamping!!!

PS: Have you checked out my BLOG CANDY yet?!

One last card for Digi Haven...Using A Day For Daisies!!!

I just ADORE the digis over at A Day For Daisies!  I'm trying to cut back on my spending, though, and was so excited to see that a freebie digi is given for each fortnightly challenge. SCORE!  And so now I try to play along each time!  I've created a card with the current freebie found here--it's gorgeous!  It'll be available for about another 2 days...get it while you can!

Here's the card I've made~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

A Day for Daisies: 
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Digi Haven: 
Floral Digis

Addicted to Stamps: 
Make Your Mark

Papertake Weekly: 
Bingo (I chose punches, glitter, blooms)

I printed out the digi, colored it in with markers, stamped around the background to create more interest, added crackle accents and then highlighted some edges of the bloom with glitter glue...or is it called stickles now?  Anyway, I layered it onto a shimmer card and added my embellies.  Ta da!

Hope you like it, and I hope to see you at these fabulous challenges!!!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

Primrose Blessings & Simply Jane Framed

I've popped away for a bit to show you another couple of cards card I've made this past weekend...one using a free digital primrose image from Free Vintage Digital Stamps and can be found here!

I did some research to see how to color the delicious primroses, and found some fabulous pictures of blue ones--and it coordinated with the colors in the Frilly & Funkie inspiration picture, so I decided to go with that! :)

Here's the card (sorry for the poor photo quality)~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Digi Haven: Floral Images (see link above for where I got my image)

Filly & Funkie: Photo Inspiration (I was inspired by the colors)

Paper Playtime: Say it With Sentiments (Anything w/ Sentiment Goes)

Lollipop Crafts: Flowers in Bloom

I hope you like it!  I had fun finally using the postcard embossing folder I bought over a month ago! ;)

And here's the second card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

CAS-ual Fridays: Clear as Day (acetate panel used)

 

Gingerloft Challenges: Vintage

Stampin' Sisters in Christ: Create Something that reflects YOU (I'm a Jane Austen Girl to the core!)

This card gave me fits.  I ruined about 5 pieces of acetate trying to get my vision into fruition!  But I have to say, it was worth it!  I LOVE the way this turned out! :)   Like I said above, this card really reflects my love for Jane Austen--I'm an Austen girl through and through!  I've learned so much about life from reading her books and I think I'd love to meet her right away when I get to heaven! ;) 

 Don't forget that I have blog candy, and I hope you join in some of these fabulous challenges!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

Make My Monday: June Celebrations/Midsummer Night's Dream

Welcome to the third week in the June Celebration challenges at Make My Monday!  This week we are looking for creations that go along with A Midsummer Night's Dream--you know, fairies, dreams, etc.!

Here's what I've come up with~

Details~

I used a digital image from a collage sheet from Swing Shift Designs, sprayed it with my homemade glimmer mist, added some patterned papers, ribbon, hand crocheted flower from Ellen at In a World of Craft, rhinestones, a bit of clear glitter gel pen, and there you go!!!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek--I hope you join in the fun this week, and take some time to see the other DT creations as well!  Happy stamping! :)

PS: Have you checked out my BLOG CANDY yet?!

Shhhhh....

 ....don't tell anyone I popped over to post some quick cards! ;)  I realized that some of the challenges I wanted to enter were ending, so I thought I'd show you some these...I may post more than once tonight, hope that it's okay! ;)

Here's the card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Pile it On!: Let's Get Outdoors

Digi Haven: Floral images (find this one here)

Sweet & Sassy Digi Challenge: CAS with 2 layers

That's it, I'm out! Email me if you want to know how I made this--it was fun water coloring again!!!  See ya again soon...Happy crafting! :)

PS: I have digi blog candy here!  AND the fabulous Karen has some blog candy too!  Find it here!  And a sneak peek--