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

Snowball Fight

Hello Friends and Happy Saturday! I hope your week went well and you have some time to be crafty this weekend.  It's turned a bit colder again, so it seems Winter isn't done with us yet.  With the colder weather in mind, I have a quick share for you today featuring a darling Pig with her Snowballs from Last Minute Manda.

I've colored the using alcohol markers, the patterned papers are from Time for Tea Designs.  I've cut the focal panel using a stitched rectangular nesting die and popped on foam pads.  The sentiment is from Penny Black and has also been popped on foam pads.

To finish the design, I've added sequins from my stash.  That's all I have for today, so until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Polkadoodles

Gem of a Challenge

Crafty Catz

Creative Moments

Pattie's Creations

Creative Inspiration

Simon Says Stamp Wed Challenge

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges

Polkadoodles Digi Choosday

Crafty Gals Corner

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Double Trouble

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #26 - Feb/Mar 2025

Hello Friends and Happy Monday!  I'm a few days late with my Beautiful Blossoms Challenge project, as the challenge started on the 15th.  I've been dealing with Bursitis in my knee and the pain has not allowed me to sit for long without my knee being propped up.  However, better late than never!

The optional inspiration photo this month is a gorgeous one, full of bright Spring colors!  I took inspiration directly from the colors in the photo, and ink blended a load of floral die cuts. 

The dies I've used here are from various companies, I went through my die binders and just pulled out lots of different types, then ink blended them using Catherine Pooler Inks.

The background panel has been embossed using the Picnic Floral 3-D Embossing Folder from Simon Says Stamp.  This card has a lot of layering, dimension and texture, some of the florals and leaves have been popped on foam pads.

The sentiment is from an older Scrapbooking Queen Set titled Royal Garden, and was stamped on an oval die cut.  I've matted the focal panel with black card and added gems for the finishing touch.

Please join us at the Challenge, Spring is right around the corner, and we would love to see your floral creations!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Double Trouble Challenge

A Cut Above

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Crafty Catz

Creative Fingers

Word Art Wednesday

Paper Rocks Scissors

Triple B Challenge

Daisy Chain Challenges

Word Art Wednesday February Guest Designing

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday!  I hope you're doing well and your week is coasting along nicely.  I've been invited to join the team at the Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog as their February Guest Designer, and I'm honored to be creating with such a talented team.  

If you're not familiar with Word Art Wednesday, it's a Family Friendly Anything Goes Challenge that provides an optional Biblical Word Art piece you may incorporate into your design.  This is strictly optional, and the word art for this challenge is:

I've used the verse from 1 John 3:1 in my design.  This verse emphasizes the deep love God has for us and no matter who we are, no matter what we've done in our past or what's to come in our future, we are his children.  And just like a parent, his love is unconditional for us.

After printing the scripture, I've cut the panel using a Postage Nesting Die from Catherine Pooler.  The papers are from a 6x6 paper pad by American Crafts and the foliage is a dimensional die cut embellishment I received in a card swap, along with the mini embossed panel it's resting on.

Lastly, I've added light green gems to finish the design.  I love the gold glitter on the foliage, and I thought the patterned paper was so sweet.

Please take a moment to visit the Word Art Wednesday Challenge and see what the team have created, you'll definitely be inspired, and we hope you'll share your projects with us.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday

Everybody Art

Pammie's Inky Pinkies

A Cut Above

613 Avenue Create

Hot Cocoa Mouse

Good Tuesday Crafty Friends! Just when we thought Spring was in sight, here comes another Winter Storm across the middle United States.  It's balmy here in Florida though, and my bones are thankful for that.

Today, I have a quick share featuring an adorable mouse and her Big Cuppa Cocoa, just in time for the Winter Storm expected in the next few days.

This cutie is from Bugaboo Stamps, which sadly is now defunct.  I do miss Bugaboo and Jodie's amazing characters (Jodie, wherever you are, I hope you are well).  I've colored using Copic and Spectrum Noir Alcohol markers.  The sentiment is from the Hot Cocoa Wishes Stamp Set from Your Next Stamp.

I've cut the focal panel using a nesting Postage Die from Catherine Pooler, the sentiment has been cut using a sentiment strip die from Kat Scrappiness, the patterned papers are from an older 6x6 paper pad, purchased at Hobby Lobby and the sequins are from my stash.  

That's all Folks, stay warm and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Unicorn Challenge

Dream Valley

CD Sunday +

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Polkadoodles

Gem of a Challenge

Creative Fingers

Critter Crazy

Crafty Animals

The Paper Funday Challenge #73

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday, it's the 1st Wednesday of the month and that starts a new challenge at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  Our challenges are Always Anything Goes with Optional Twists and the twist this month is: Use colors Burgundy, Pink and Sage Green.

Our sponsors are the generous Not 2 Shabby and Scrappy Tails Crafts.  For my DT project, I've used the Sweet Valentine Stamp Set from Not 2 Shabby, and colored using Copic Alcohol Markers.  This set was part of a monthly subscription box and unfortunately, I could not find it on the site.

Not 2 Shabby has so many adorable sets, although this one may no longer be available, I'm confident there's something there equally as adorable.  I've cut the focal panel using a nesting stitched rectangle die, and the patterned papers are some I've had in my stash that I had purchased from Amazon.

The sentiment is included in the set, and I've added some red gems to finish off the design. Valentine's Day is creeping up on us, so it's time to bust out those cards! 

The team and I hope you'll visit us and join in the challenge this month.  We always love seeing everyone's creativity.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Digi Choosday

Creative Inspirations

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday

Passion for Markers

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Path of Positivity

Little Patch of Crafty Friends

Stamping Sensations

All Sorts

Love Those Pretty Papers

Gem of a Craft Challenge

Inspiration Station Challenge #70

Hello Crafty People, I hope you're doing well.  We've been sick around here and I've not had the energy nor the mojo to be creative, only within the past few days I've had the energy to create a few cards.  

Today is the 1st Monday of the month and it's time for a new challenge at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog.  I know lots are wishing for Spring and our inspiration photo reminds me of warm, sunny days in the garden.

I was inspired by both images in the photo and I've used the Butterfly & Flower Digital Stamp from Creative Worship by Sweet n' Sassy Stamps for my card.  The image has been colored using Copic Alcohol Markers, and white dots have been added to the butterfly using a Gelly Roll Pen.

The sentiment was a freebie from the blog of my dear friend Donna Ellis of Creative Smiles. I decided to keep the card design CAS as the image is so pretty and the sentiment so sweet, I thought this card didn't need anything else, except for a few golden sequins.

We hope you'll visit us at the Inspiration Station Challenge this month and share your inspired cards.  We' always enjoy visiting everyone and are constantly amazed at all the talent.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

A Place to Start

Paper, Rock, Scissors

Triple B

CD Sunday +

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

We Love Stamping

Dragonfly Dreams

All Sorts

Moving Along with the Times

Cards Galore Encore