HOC: Cute & Fun Sketch

Well, all, it is October!!!  I know, it's been October for almost a week, but it's the first challenge of October at House of Cards! It's a sketch month, and this week we want you to COMBINE THE SKETCH WITH THE CUTE AND FUN STYLE!

Here's the sketch~

My card~

Detail~

I've used a digi by Whimsie Doodles, a digi sentiment by moi, Spectrum Noir markers (hair), a dry embossing folder by Sizzix (butterflies), patterned paper by Papertrey Ink, green gems by Studio 120, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

My niece will be going to Kindergarten next school year, and so, being the look ahead type of person that I am, I made this card with her in mind.  I just LOVE this sweet image--and she's a freebie! I'm also loving practicing coloring with my Spectrum Noir markers, too. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look at my card!  I hope that you will join in our challenge this week!  Don't forget to take a bit of time to tell the other gals on my Cute & Fun team how amazingly they did, too!  HUGS and happy CUTE & FUN stamping, friends! :)

Great Impressions: A Button & A Bow

Welcome to another super fabulous monthly challenge at Great Impressions!  We've got a perfect challenge for any card maker this month--we want you to create something and then ADD AND BUTTON AND A BOW...or perhaps more than one of each!

Here's my offering~

Detail~

Products used: D370 Dear Old Friend, Bundle of Joy Boy paper.

Thanks so much for stopping by and looking at my card!  I hope that you'll join us in this fabulous challenge and that you stop and tell the other DT members how amazing their cards are, too!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

52CCT: October Sketch Challenge

Hi, friends!  It's a new week and a new challenge at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!  This week, we've got a great sketch for you to work with--I can't wait to see what you make of it!

Here's the sketch~

My card~

Detail~

I've used punches by Martha Stewart (snowflake), a dry embossing folder by Sizzix, jewels by Studio 112, specialty paper by American Crafts, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you join us for this fun challenge and that you leave a little love with the other members of this incredibly talented DT as well!  HUGS and merry stamping, friends!

Fall For You

Yep, it's me again!  I've decided to make this afternoon a blogging afternoon...even though I guess I should be doing some housework.  I'll do it after this post. ;)  I've got an autumn card for your viewing pleasure.

Here it is~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

Challenges & Candies: The Colors of Autumn

4 Crafty Chicks: Fall/Autumn

Papercraft Star: Photo Inspiration

Polkadoodles: Autumn

Simple Create Too: Fall/Autumn

I've used liquid pearls by Ranger and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.  I really love how the leaves turned out--I used markers to color the image before stamping.  Don't they look like fire?!  I think it's so cool!

Thanks so much for stopping by to see my card and leave some love!  I hope that you take some time to join in the fun with these fabulous challenges!  I'll be back another time for more fall creations. Until later, HUGS and happy stamping!

Happy Birthday to My Honey!

Don't look shocked...I know I don't usually post unless it's a DT post, but I do actually have a bit of time today to blog about some cards I've made recently JUST FOR FUN or for a reason other than as a DT card!  Today is my hubby's birthday and so I have made two a card for him and Hundie made one for her daddy. (She hates it when I try to take credit for her work.) ;)

Here's the card I made for him~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

Try Stampin' On Tuesday: Sketch Inspiration

colorQ: Color Inspiration

Daring Cardmakers: Photo/Birthday Inspiration

I've used patterned paper by Echo Park, liquid pearls by Ranger, sequins by Darice, a glitter gel pen by Sakura, twine by We R Memory Makers, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Okay, here's HUNDIE'S card

(Yes, I really made it...don't tell her I told you!)~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

CRAFT Challenge: Cats & Dogs/Pets/Animals

The Male Room: Animal/Avian/Aquarian

Scrapper's Delights: Make Your Own Embellishments

Isn't she a great colorer?  Did you ever know a puppy who could make such a darling card? ;)  She's very proud of it...even though she needed my help to finish up the sentiment. :)  I used a digi by Di's Digi Stamps, patterned paper by Echo Park, sentiment from a dollar set, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you join in the fun of these great challenges and that you take some time to create today!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

Great Impressions: Browns

Hello, friends!  It's another new month and the first Thursday of the month.  That means...time for my newest creation using the fabulous products from the Great Impressions store!  For more fun projects using these products, check out the new and improved Great Impressions blog, too!

Here's my offering for this week~

Detail~

Products used: G341 Dragonfly Bouquet, Bundle of Joy Boy papers.

Thanks so much for stopping by to look at my card!  I hope that you join me again next week for another fun video tutorial for a fun technique--Water Color Emboss Resist!  AND, the creation will feature a Thanksgiving theme.  So, hope on over to the Great Impressions blog for a list of supplies you'll need!  HUGS and autumnal stamping friends! :)

Technique Time Tuesday: Faux Cloisonne

Can you believe it's October already?  Since it is, AND it's the first Tuesday, we've got a brand new technique challenge running all month long at Technique Time Tuesday!  It's called FAUX CLOISONNE and it lends such an elegant look!

Here's the card I made with this technique~

Some detail~

I've used a sentiment by Inspired By Stamping, gold embossing powder by Stampendous!, liquid pearls by Ranger, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

I made this card in celebration of the autumn colors that are going to be popping up soon and also to share with the Thanksgiving Crusade.  I hope you'll join us there, too! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a gander at my creation!  I hope you'll join us this month for this fabulous technique!  Don't forget to leave some love with the other amazingly talented DT members as well!  HUGS and happy stamping friends! :)