You're Special on Your Birthday

Happy Sunday Funday!  I hope your weekend has been great and you've enjoyed some Spring-like weather.  The pollen in the air certainly has my allergies acting up, and I'm getting a sore throat...hope it's not a cold. 

Today, I have a quick share featuring 2 birthday party goers, actually 3 but one is more mischievous than the others.  The images are from the Birthday Party Stamp Set by Penny Black. 

I've colored using alcohol markers, and masked off the edges of the panel, then blended with light lilac ink to create a soft frame.  The sentiment and die cut word are part of a Combo set from Crafter's Companion.

This is such a sweet image, as all Penny Black images are, and this card was a quick and easy make.  That's all I have for today.  I wish you a great week ahead and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Stamping Sensations

We Love Stamping

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Digi Choosday

Creative Fingers

Pattie's Creations

It's a Spring Fling!

Happy Fri-YAY Friends!  I hope your week was smooth sailing and you're ready for a nice weekend.  I have a quick share today featuring a bunny from Whimsy Stamps.  This card could go for Easter or a Spring Hello.

This image is part of the Bunny Spring Squares digital stamp set, which includes 4 different images, and the bunnies are so adorable.  I've colored the image using alcohol markers, and was a quick color as I wanted a white bunny.

The papers are the last from a Spring/Easter pack by Kat Scrappiness and the sentiment is from an older Spring Set by Cardz TV.  The focal and sentiment have been popped on foam pads for dimension, no bells or whistles added as the paper was enough.

Have a fabulous weekend, and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Daring Cardmakers

Crafty Catz

Cardz 4 Galz

Word Art Wednesday

Passion for Markers

Try It On Tuesday

Art Nudge

2 Sisters on the Blog

Crafty Animals

Critter Crazy

613 Avenue Create

A Place to Start

Make a Wish!

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday!  I hope it's been a terrific Tuesday for you.  Before I turn off the computer for the evening, I wanted to quickly share a cute birthday card I've created using the adorable Birthday Party Stamp Set from Penny Black.

Aren't these kitties precious?  There's some very easy coloring here using my alcohol markers.  I've inked around the image, creating a frame and tore the edges for a bit of texture and interest.  The patterned paper is from a pack of various patterns and designs, purchased at the Dollar Tree.

The focal panel has been popped on craft foam for dimension, the sentiment is from the same stamp set and the patterned paper has been cut using a Scalloped Nesting Infinity Die from Hero Arts.  Lastly, I've added sequins from the stash for a bit of sparkle and shine.

I hope you have a great rest of the week and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Passion for Markers

SUYP Challenge

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Little Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Send a Smile 4 Kids

Pattie's Creations

Creative Knockouts

Critter Crazy

Crafty Animals

The Classic Design Challenge #03 - Mar/Apr 2025

Hello Friends, I'm back with my second post for this Saturday, sharing my design team project for the new monthly Classic Design Team Challenge.  The challenges are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.  This month, the twist is:  Bunnies, Blooms or Butterflies.  Our generous sponsor is the fun and talented Mirtillamente.

I've colored the Le Pine: Phoebe Rainy Days digital image using Alcohol Markers, and created a Spring Card for a Card Swap friend in the UK.  Nothing says Spring like Rain Showers for all those emerging flowers.

The patterned paper is from a 8x8 pad by Scrapbook.com, and have been cut using a Nesting Hemstitch Rectangle Die from Spellbinders.  The gems are from my stash and I've doodled polkadots on her umbrella using a white Posca Paint Pen.

The team and I hope you'll visit the challenge and join in.  We would love to see what you create, whether you use the optional twist or not.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Polkadoodles

Gem of a Challenge

Star Stampz

2 Sisters on the Blog

Crafts Galore Encore

Mirtillamente

The Crafting Challenge

As You Like It - Colorful! I'm drawn to color, even in the clothes I wear.  Color makes me Happy.

C.R.A.F.T Challenge

Craft Rocket

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #27 - Mar/Apr 2025

Hello Friends and Happy Saturday!  It's the 15th of the month already, and that means a new challenge at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.  The theme is Always Anything FLORALS Goes, with an optional Mood Board.  The mood board this month is an interesting one:

This is a gorgeous display of Asian floral design, not to mention the green and yellow could very well go for St. Patrick's Day.  I took the colors as inspiration for my design team project and used some dimensional stickers I've had in my stash to create an Easter card.

The papers are from a 6x6 Spring pad by Scrapbook.com, the sentiment is from an Easter Blessing Set by Cardz TV and the gems are from my stash.

I've popped the side panel on craft foam, as well as the sentiment; which has been cut using an stitched nesting oval die.  I'm so glad to have finally put these pretty stickers to use, I've got to start using up more of my stash.  It's amazing what you find when you're looking for something else.

Please stop by the challenge and join us this month.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Love Those Pretty Papers

Ally's Angels

Creatalicious

Creative Crafters

Sparkles Monthly

Crafty Catz

Outlawz Festive Friday

Just Us Girls

C.R.A.F.T Challenge

Ellibelle's Garden Party

 

Take a Break

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was wonderful and you're ready for a fabulous week.  I did manage to get some crafty time in this weekend, so I have a quick share for you today featuring an adorable mouse from Gerda Steiner.

I've colored him using alcohol markers and the panel has been die cut using a nesting postage die from Catherine Pooler.  The papers are from an older 6x6 paper pad by Color Bok (purchased at Wal-Mart) and the sentiment was included with this digital image.

To finish it off, I've added sequins from my stash.  Isn't he cute?  This card is going to a friend who's been working extra hard and I've reminded her multiple times to slow down and smell the roses.  Let's hope this card gets her to heed my advice.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

A Cut Above

A Place to Start

CD Sunday +

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Daisy Chain Challenge

Crafty Catz

Creative Fingers

Creative Inspiration

Critter Crazy

Crafty Animals

Die Cut Divas

The Paper Funday Challenge - March 2025

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday! Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  Our challenges are Always Anything Goes with Optional Twists.  The Twist this month is:  Weather Related.  

Our fabulous sponsors this month are Alex Syberia Designs and Kat Scrappiness.  For my design team project, I've colored the All-Star Bouquet Digital Stamp from Alex Syberia Design, and cut the panel using the Double Stitched Rectangle Nesting Dies from Kat Scrappiness. 

I didn't use the Twist theme, however I suppose Spring Flowers in a Sneaker can be considered Weather Related.  I've used Copic Alcohol Markers to color this cool image, which is drawn so well.  The sentiment is from an older Cardz TV stamp set (Cardz TV is now retired) and the strip has been popped on foam pads for dimension.

To finish the design, I've splattered the panel using Dr. Ph. Martin's Pen White ink, I like this ink for splattering as it does not soak up color behind it, and stays true white when dry.

The team and I hope you'll stop by the challenge and share your projects this month, we're always inspired and amazed by the talented crafting community, so until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Penny's Challenges

Digi Choosday

I Spy with My Little Eye

Triple B Challenge

Try It On Tuesday

Art Nudge Challenge - 325B, inspired by the Spring Flowers

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Fav techniques are coloring and splattering

A Place to Start

CD Sunday +

613 Avenue Create

Dragonfly Dreams

Carlin's Card Paradise

Inspiration Station Challenge #71 - March 2025

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy 1st Monday of March!  It's time for a new challenge month at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog.  Spring is just around the corner, and I'm certain there are many who wish it were here now.  Our inspiration photo this month should get your Springtime creative mojo fired up.

Isn't this an adorable picture?  I couldn't help but take my inspiration from the bunny love in this photo.  I've colored up the Little Rose digital image, which is part of the Fluffy Kisses Set by Lily of the Valley.  

I've colored the images using alcohol markers, the sentiment is from the Hippity Hoppity Stamp Set and the patterned paper is from an Easter Pack, both by Kat Scrappiness.  I've ink blended a sky using a cloud stencil from A Colorful Life Designs and Catherine Pooler blue ink. 

The team and I hope you'll stop by The Inspiration Station Challenge and join in this month.  We are always inspired by the creativity shared with us and hope to inspire you with our designs.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

A Place to Start

Paper Rocks Scissors

CD Sunday +

Little Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Stamping Sensations

We Love Stamping

Polkadoodles

Gem of a Challenge

Critter Crazy

Crafty Animals

Moving Along with the Times

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Guest Designer for Feb '25

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday.  It's time for a new challenge at Word Art Wednesday, and it's my last project as Guest Designer for February 2025.  It's been an honor and pleasure to be included this month, Thanks Word Art Wednesday for having me.

The optional Word Art verse for this challenge is:

Psalm 27 encourages people to believe that their faith in God will never leave them, no matter what happens. It also encourages people to live into God's will for their lives, instead of letting fear and insecurity limit them.  

I, however chose not to use this Word Art, but rather went with another Psalm or my project.

The patterned papers are from an older 12x12 paper pad from Color Blok, the Verse is from the Easter Blessings Stamp Set from Cardz TV.

The Dragonflies are dimensional sticker embellishments from the Dollar Tree (I've had these lovely embellies in my stash forever) and clear gems have been added for additional interest.  I've cut the focal panel using a nesting postage die from Catherine Pooler, and it has been popped of craft foam for dimension.

I hope you'll stop by the Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog and join in the fun.  You are not obligated to use the free Word Art, the challenges are Always Anything Family Friendly Goes.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap

A Place to Start

Neglected Stuff Challenge - Neglected Stuff is the Dragonfly Embellies

A Perfect Time to Craft

Do-All(I) Creative

Moving Along with the Times

Paper Rock Scissors

Let's Craft and Create

Ally's Angels

Creatalicious

Rudolph Days Holiday Challenge - February 2025

Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday!  I've been invited to join The Rudolph Holiday Challenge as a Guest Designer for the month of February and what a better way to start on my holiday cards for the 2025 Season, since I'm a terrible last minute Christmas Card creator, plus I'm honored for the invite!

My card features an adorable, gift bearing Elf from Bugaboo Stamps.  Sadly, Bugaboo is no longer in business but I've always loved Jodie's art work and I have quite the collection of her images.

I've colored the image using Copic Alcohol Markers, the patterned papers are from the Gnome Christmas 6x6 Mega paper pad from Hobby Lobby, and the sentiment is a pre-made strip from a holiday pack by Simon Says Stamp.

The focal panel has been cut using a fancy edged nesting rectangle die and popped of foam pads for dimension.  The sentiment has also been elevated and I've added red gems for a finishing touch.

It feels strange yet satisfying to have completed a holiday card at this time of year.  I may try to keep this up so I'm not completely stressed in November and early December, so we shall see.

Please pop over to the Rudolph Days Holiday Challenge and get some early festive inspiration.  Create a holiday card and we hope to see you there!

Until next time, Happy Crafting.

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

The Holly & Ivy Challenge

Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap

12 Months of Christmas

Kerst/Christmas Facebook Challenge

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

CD Sunday +

Love Those Pretty Papers

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles