Not 2 Shabby Moo-tiful Buddies

Hello and Happy Saturday!  Today I'm sharing a fun Birthday card created using the Not 2 Shabby Moo-tiful Buddies Stamp Set.

I've colored the image with Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers and the papers are from the Birthday Essentials paper pack by Kat Scrappiness.

The images were fussy cut, popped on craft foam and touched with Wink of Stella.  The oval focal die cut was also embossed with a birthday themed embossing folder.  Lastly, sequins were added for sparkle and shine.

Pop over to the Not 2 Shabby Shop to pick up this set or one of the other terrific sets on offer.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

All Sorts

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Creative Friday

Outlawz Festive Fridays

Krafty Chicks

The Paper Shelter

SSS Wed Challenge

Addicted to Stamps and More

Penny's Challenges

Elliebelle's Corner

Colour Crazy Challenge - Polkadoodles

Hello Crafty Friends and Welcome to Friday!  YAY...today begins a new bi-weekly challenge round at The Colour Crazy Challenge and our sponsor is the ever popular Polkadoodles!

For my design team project, I've created a card featuring the sweet Honeypie Just Lovely Digital Stamp. 

I've colored the image using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers, the papers are from the Recollections Blush and Mint 6x6 paper pad and the die cut sentiment is from Creative Expressions.

Honeypie has been fussy cut and popped on craft foam for dimension.  The focal panel was die cut with a fancy scalloped die from Creative Expressions and adhered flat to the mat.  Lastly, sequins were added for additional interest and shine.

Join us over at The Colour Crazy Challenge Blog!  We'd love to have you.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

*Challenges Entered:

Crafty Catz

Creative Fingers

Krafty Chicks

AYLI :  I wouldn't say I have a favorite layout but I do use sketches quite frequently

Cardz 4 Galz

Simon Says Stamp Wed Challenge

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Digi Choosday

Passion for Markers

Varada Sharma Designs Fuchsia and Hummingbird

Hello Friends, I'm back with a card created using the new Fuchsia and Hummingbird digital stamp from Varada Sharma Designs.  This image and sentiment are part of the larger Blooming for You April 2022 Release.

This image is so gorgeous and was an easy color using my Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers.  I've kept the card design sweet and simple; deciding on one layer with a black mat behind before adhering to a cardbase of 110 lb. Neenah Solar White Classic Crest card.

The sentiment is part of the Framed, which is another newly release set by Varada Sharma.  Lastly, I've added the lightest of the Purple Nights enamel dots by Kat Scrappiness to finish off the design. 

Please visit the Varada Sharma Shop for more lovely digital sets.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Use Your Stuff

Get Creative

Path of Positivity

Colouring in Scrapland

CD Sunday

INTAAS

Outlawz Sunday Songs & Rhymes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Corrosive Challenge

Dragonfly Dreams

Avenue 613

All Sorts

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Happy Monday!  I trust your weekend was lovely and I hope you had some Crafting Time.  Today begins a new challenge week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with the theme of Anything Goes.  Our Sponsor this round is the generous CAS_ual Friday's and for my design team project, I've used the stamp set "Floating" with a lovely hot air balloon but I fear this set may now be retired.  Never fear however, CAS_ual Friday's has lots of lovely sets on offer.

To start, I created a background using Dylusions Ink Sprays on watercolor card.  I spritzed the card with water to make the paper moist and then sprayed with 2 coordinating colors of Dylusions Ink Sprays; a blue and green.

After completely dry, I treated the watercolor panel with antistatic powder, then heat embossed the image and sentiment using fine detail white powder.  To finish the design, I've added White Rhinestones from Kat Scrappiness.  

Please visit the Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog and share your lovely projects with us.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Corrosive Challenge

Avenue 613

All Sorts

Gem of a Challenge

Shake It Up with Kat Scrappiness

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I hope your plans for the weekend include some fun; we are attending a family wedding, looking forward to spending the night away from home and visiting with family members we don't get to see that often.

Today Kat Scrappiness is releasing some awesome Dimensional Shaker Card Elements and Stencils.  Please visit the Kat Scrappiness Blog for all the team inspiration. 

For my Design Team projects, I've created 2 shaker cards using 2 of the new the dimensional shaker card elements and stencils.  My 1st card uses a Rose Shaker Kit and the Falling Hearts Stencil.  This is a standard A2 card (4.25 x 5.5) so you can see how big this particular shaker kit is.  The Shaker element is packaged as unfinished hardboard and includes the acetate with dimesional craft foam.  

I've painted my elements using acrylic paint; I've heat embossed gold on this one.  I've also ink blended through the Falling hearts stencil with inks and Cosmic Shimmer Frosty Dawn Glitter Paste. 

For my 2nd shaker card, I've used the Hourglass Element to create a Birthday Card.  Using the same techniques as the first, I've painted the hardboard with acrylic paint and stenciled through the Falling Starlights Stencil with inks and Cosmic Shimmer Frosty Dawn Glitter Paste.  This card is also a standard A2 size.

Kat Scrappiness has released several other Shaker Kit Elements; I'm only showcasing 2 so you will want to check out the team inspiration on the Blog HERE for examples of other shaker kits.  On the Blog, there is a Giveaway and 1 Random Winner will be picked from comments left on the blog post.

Also, today at 12 noon EST (USA), the team is hosting an Instagram Hop with loads more inspiration using the stencils and shaker kits.  Please visit the Kat Scrappiness Instagram Page HERE and start where you see this Hop Graphic.

Thanks so much for visiting today and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Card Challenges Entered:

Rose Shaker:

Birthday Shaker:

All Sorts

You Light Up the World!

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today, I'm sharing an Art Journal page I've created using images from Art by Marlene.  It's been a very long time since I've had a play and created a page for my journal, so I decided to get inky and create something colorful.

I cut a 5x7" piece of heavy watercolor card so I could adhere it into my journal as I typically do not use the actual pages in the journal.  The pages of the journal can handle the products but I prefer to use a separate piece of card and adhere to the journal page.  

I've colored the panel with Dylusions Ink Sprays to create the base color and after completely dry, I started adding stamped images using Ranger Archival Inks in black and coordinating colors to the background.

I've splattered the dried panel with White and Black Acrylic sprays and after dry, I started adhering fun images from Art by Marlene, using Matte Gel Medium on top and bottom.  I wanted the images to become non porous so I could use my PITT Artist Markers later to add highlights and shading. 

To finish up my art journal page, I've added a black border and some white highlights to the images with a White Gelly Roll Pen.  I hope to make more art journals in the future, it was so nice to just have a play with my inks and mixed media products.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

** Challenges Entered:

Make the Cards

River of Creativity

Digi Choosday

Outlawz Color Challenge

Pearly Sparkles

Art Journal Journey - inspired by the song You Light Up My Life by Debbie Boone

Challenge Up Your Life

ARTastic Challenge

We Love 2 Create

Fairy and Unicorn

Varada Sharma Designs - Blooming for You Yellow Rose

Hello!  I'm back with my second post of the day sharing a CAS card created using one of the newest images from the "Blooming For You" Digital Release by Varada Sharma Designs.

This gorgeous Rose image is titled "Blooming for You"; it's one set from the larger Blooming For You April 2022 Release.  This is a lovely line art image and the set includes 10 mix and match sentiments.  

I've chosen to color a Yellow Rose with Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers and used one of the sentiments included in the set.

To finish the design, I've added Happy Summer Enamel Dots from Kat Scrappiness and a Goldenrod colored Twine Bow.  

I would like to remind you of an Instagram Hop the team from Varada Sharma Designs are hosting.  You can leave comments on all stops along the Hop until the 25th of April for your opportunity to win a Gift Voucher to the Varada Sharma Shop.  You can find the Instagram Hop HERE.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Global Design Project

Path of Positivity

Corrosive Challenge

QKR Stampede

Crafting Happiness

Creative Crafters

Mirtillamente

Creative Moments

WWO DT Challenge

Polkadoodle

SAS4K

Art Impressions

AYLI - I like cute but prefer Florals as I have more floral images and stamps than any other - and flowers make me happy!  

Word Art Wednesday

Inspiration Station: April Showers

Hello and Happy Monday!  I trust your Easter was lovely and you spent an enjoyable day with family and friends.  Today begins a new bi-weekly challenge at The Inspiration Station and the photo prompt this round is:

This is a bright and colorful photo prompt that can be intrepreted in so many ways.  You coud go with colors, a rainbow, anything water related, rainy days, Wellies, Unbrellas, etc.  

I've chosen to go with a Rain theme for my design team project.  Using the "Under the Weather" digital stamp by Lily of the Valley, I've created a standard A2 sized card with a message of encouragement.

I've colored the image using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers and die cut the focal panel with a nesting postage stamp die from Catherine Pooler.  The Polka Dot paper is a snippet left from another project and the sentiment is from a very old Scrapbooking Queen Stamp set.

The sentiment was die cut with a nesting circle die from Hero Arts and popped on craft foam for dimension.  To finish the card, faux blue gems from Kat Scrappiness were added for additional interest and sparkle.

Please join the team at The Inspiration Station this round.  There's a sweet little stamp set on offer and we would love to see your inspired projects.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

SSSMChallenge

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Path of Positivity

CD Sunday

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Avenue 613

Corrosive Challenge

QKR Stampede

Creative Crafters

Crafting Happiness

Creative Moments

Mirtillamente

WWO DT Challenge

Gem of a Challenge

Crafty Catz

 

Not 2 Shabby - Sweet Critters

Hello Friends!  I'm back with another post featuring a card I've created using an adorable Critter from the Not 2 Shabby Sweet Critters Stamp and Coordinating Die Combo.

This combo set was the Stamp/Die Set of the month for March 2022; you can find more info regarding all the subscription plans on offer HERE.  Also, you can purchase this set now, however it is no longer offered at subscription price.

This adorable little Lamb (I'm calling it a Lamb) is drinking a warm cup of Cappuccino and offering a Warm Hello.  The patterned papers are from the Hop into Easter Paper Pack from Kat Scrappiness.  

I've colored the images with alcohol markers and die cut the square and oval using Kat Scrappiness dies.  The oval is popped on craft foam as well as the heart; the lamb is adhered flat using liquid adhesive.  Lastly, I've added Blue Belle and Pretty in Pink Pearls from Kat Scrappiness.  

Thanks for stopping by and until net time, Happy Crafting!.......and have a wonderful weekend.

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Catz

Alphabet Challenge

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Friday

Your Next Stamp

Pattie's Creations

CRAFT Challenge

Creative Knockouts

AYLI - I love Cute but better at creating with florals.  I have more floral stamps and images than any other.

Outlawz Twisted Thursday

Through the Purple Haze

Ally's Angels

  

A Spring Fling Thanks with Kat Scrappiness

Hello Friends and Happy Friday!  I'm on the Kat Scrappiness Blog today sharing a card I've created but before we get to that, I want to tell you about the Easter Sale at Kat Scrappiness.  Starting today through Monday the 18th, you can save 15% on items in the Spring & Easter Categories.   

Now, without further ado, on to my card.  

I've used papers from the new Spring Fling Paper Pack to create a standard A2 sized card.  For the sentiment, I've used the Thanks Sentiment Die with Shadow and Shades of Coral enamel dots; both  from Kat Scrappiness along with a seam binding ribbon and bow.

The papers were die cut using the Double Stitched Rectangle Dies from Kat Scrappiness and layered on a cardbase of 110 lb. Neenah Solar White Classic Crest card.

That's all for me today, thanks for stopping by.  I want to wish you all a wonderful Friday and an even better weekend.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

HLS Die Challenge

Creatalicious

Varada Sharma Designs New Release and Instagram Hop!

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday!  Today, the creative team from Varada Sharma Designs are celebrating the new "Blooming for You" Release for April 2022 with an Instagram Hop!

For my design team project, I've created a standard A2 sized card featuring the Hexagon Frame image from the "Framed" set; which is a set in this new release.

I die cut a panel using a stitched rectangle die from Kat Scrappiness and stenciled over it using magazine freebie stencil and also blended ink in the inside of the hexagon.  I've colored the image using alcohol markers and fussy cut the hexagon frame.  The sentiment is included in another of the newest sets in the release.

I've heat embossed some of the stenciled images on the hexagon using fine detail silver powder and splattered the piece with White Gloss Acrylic Spray from Dina Wakely.  Lastly, silver sequins were aded for sparkle and shine.

Varada Sharma is giving away (3) $10 Gift Vouchers to 3 randomly selected comments left throughout the hop.  Please visit us HERE @varadasharma on Instagram and hop along for your chance to win!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Digi Choosday

Try It On Tuesday

Creative Knockouts

Crafty Catz

Hero Arts April Challenge

Cut It Up

Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge

Fortune Teller Tabby at Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Hello Everyone and Good Monday!  Today begins a new challenge week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies and our generous sponsor this round is Lawn Fawn.  

For my design team project, I've created a 5.5" square card using the Fortune Teller Tabby Stamp Set from Lawn Fawn, the Star Gazer 6x6" stencil from Simon Hurley, Diagonal Stitched Circle Dies from Pink Fresh Studios, Midnight Sky Pearl Mix from Kat Scrappiness and Distress Oxide Inks for blending.

I've colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and added Wink of Stella to the stars on the table cloth and I've splattered the background with diluted ink.

To complete the design, I've popped the die cut circle focal image on craft foam for dimension and added a buit of silver thread behind.

Please join us at Pammie's Inky Pinkies this week.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Dream Valley

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Colouring in Scrapland

Stamping Sensations - I Love cute fortune teller kitty cats!

Crafting Happiness

Crafty Animals

2 Crafty Critter Crazies

A Perfect Time to Craft

Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge

CCC Digi Creations

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Unicorn Challenge

SUYP

Ike's World

Alphabet Challenge

Through the Purple Haze

Build A Bouquet for Ukraine

Hello Friends and Happy Sunday.  Today's post features a card created using the Stampendous Build A Bouquet Cling Stamp Set.  This is an older set that I've had in my stash for quite some time.  I wanted to create something with the Ukraine in mind, so this set was perfect for that.

The card measures 5.5" square (one of my favorite square sizes) and the images have been colored using alcohol markers.  I've ink blended random sized strips of card and adhered to the card base, the sentiment die is one I've had in my stash a very long time as well; so long I do not remember how I came to have it, I believe it was gifted to me in a swap.

I fussy cut the images and adhered to the card base, popping up a bloom on craft foam for dimension.  Lastly, black gems and white highlights have been added for visual interest and this card is complete.

Thanks for visiting me today and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Challenges Entered:

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodle

Little Patch of Crafty Friends

Outlawz Sunday Song & Rhyme

Dragonfly Dreams

We Love Stamping

Stamping Sensations - I Love:  Sunflowers...I plant mini sunflowers in whiskey barrel planters every year.  They adorn my from porch.

Krafty Chicks

Make the Cards

Avenue 613

Dies R Us

Colorful Options

Varada Sharma April 2022 Release - Blooming for You

Hello and Happy Friday!  We've made it another week and today is a special day because it's New Release Day at Varada Sharma Designs.  This months' release is Blooming for You and it contains 8 new digital images, many sentiments and Cut Files!

For my Design Team project today, I've created a standard slimline card using the Slimline Cascading Florals and a sentiment from the Blooming for You Set.

I've colored the floral image using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers, outlined the image with a thick black line and highlighted with dark gray.  I fussy cut the image and popped on craft foam for dimension.

I've cut a black frame to highlight the vivid florals and adhered flat to the cardbase of 110 lb. Neenah Solar White Classic Crest.  The sentiment was cut into a thin flag banner, curled/lifted in the middle and adhered with liquid adhesive.  Lastly, clear iridescent sequins were added for sparkle and shine.

You'll want to visit Varada Sharma Designs to see all the April Goodness included in this release, which can be seen HERE.  Also, the design team is having an Instagram Hop on the 12th of April to showcase more designs and inspiration, so mark your calendars for that - there will be a prize involved!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Sognando Scrap

Let's Craft and Create

Crafty Catz

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Friday

Krafty Chicks

Mod Squad

Word Art Wednesday

Classic Design Challenge

Mirtillamente

Get Creative

CD Sunday

Lovely Daisies

Hello Friends and Happy Thursday!  Today, I'm sharing a bright and cheerful Spring Themed card created using the Altenew Lovely Daisies layering die set.   

I didn't have cardstock in the colors I wanted to use so I set out to make my own using Catherine Pooler Inks and 80 lb. Neenah Card.  The layers were then die cut, the flowers were assembled and set aside to work on the background panel.

I die cut a mask of Gina K. Masking Magic using a scalloped oval die, adhered to card panel and ink blended light yellow ink over the card piece.  Catherine Pooler inks are reactive to moisture so I blotted the blending with a damp paper towel in order to get the splotchy look I was going for.

After the blended panel was completely dry, the sentiment was stamped using a dark charcoal ink and the florals were adhered.  Lastly, light lavender gems were added for sparkle and I called this card complete.

Thanks for visiting today.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Altenew April Challenge

Creative Knockouts

As You Like It - I always try to recycle when I can and love to "shop" my stash but this die set was a new purchase, I needed to treat myself!

Crafting Happiness

Dies R Us

QKR Stampede

Crafty Friends

Digi Doodle Studios

Mirtillamente

Your Scrapbook Place

Word Art Wednesday

Avenue 613

Colorful Options

Die Cut Divas - flowers, yellow, 2+ layers

Make the Cards

Paper Funday Challenge - April 2022 Challenge

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  Our themes are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist; the twist this month is:  April Showers. 

We have 2 wonderful prizes for 2 lucky winners - Jan's Digi Stamps is a sponsor and a Gift of 3 digital images from Lee Holland Art will also be awarded (winners choice of images).

For my design team project, I've used one of the newest image sets released for April from Jan's Digi Stamps:  Best Wishes.  

I've colored the image with alcohol markers and die cut the panel with a fancy die, then mounted on craft foam for dimension.  The designer papers are from the Kat Scrappiness "Hop Into Easter" 6x8 paper pack and the sentiment is from the Best Wishes Digital Set.

To complete the design, I've added lavender enamel dots that were purchased at the local Dollar Tree Store.  That's all for today Folks.  Please stop by the challenge and enter your projects, we would love to see them all.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Mod Squad

Make the Cards

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Crafty Gals Corner

Digi Choosday

Crafting Happiness

Creatalicious

Country View Challenges

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

Love to Craft

Color It Create It Show It Off

Wedding Magnolias

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday!  Monday April 4th saw the beginning of a new challenge month at Jan's Digi Stamps and also the release of 2 new digi stamp sets.  Jan released Wedding Magnolias and Best Wishes.  These are wonderful sets for the Spring Wedding Season or any time of year and occasion!

For my card today, I've used the Wedding Magnolias image to create an all occasion card.  Since this is a digital image, it can be resized to match your design needs and in this case, I wanted it to be large.

I've colored the image with alcohol markers and then fussy cut.  The background panel was ink blended with shades of blue distress oxide inks and splattered with water and white acrylic gloss spray to create an ethereal look and vibe.

This original image does not have the thin black lines contained on the leaves, those are doodles I've added for additional visual interest.  I've popped the floral image in craft foam for dimension and added faux gems in blue and clear for a bit of sparkle.  The sentiment wording and die cut are from Crafter's Companion.

The current challenge at Jan's Digi Stamps can be found HERE.  There's also a SALE at Jan's Shop where you can save 25%-50% on selected Digi Sets so you'll want to check that out as well.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Digi Choosday

Try It On Tuesday

TTCRD

SSS Monday Challenge

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Crafting Happiness

Creatalicious

Challenge Up Your Life

NBUS

Love to Craft

Classic Design Challenge

CD Sunday