tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30156810361867024042024-03-29T09:27:53.774-04:00Duncan Street Designs by Donna WallsDonna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.comBlogger1003125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-15119974586914409802024-03-27T19:07:00.016-04:002024-03-27T19:58:56.426-04:00Take Life One Sip at a Time<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Friends! Wow, it's Wednesday evening and this week is getting away from me. I have a quick share for you today featuring a digi image and matching sentiment from Time 4 Tea.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzh1dr54ZyA1Vu8IQgJSi0l49teLf8dx8Zor4GLb3jM9ge6PMH23mIJMIUfH7VL4oSntOM7sh3R2mwbS1DWv1m-SdiRFdXKo-KzY4isvOVgH2Jfhq-HcYVxQSUod5cSuvOmqb3GjcCzpnx8QOoBXgprHyRaYrj6bgCBJIJT9zGx7FC5iu2dgqfV1X3zM/s1135/Time%204%20Tea%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="1135" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzh1dr54ZyA1Vu8IQgJSi0l49teLf8dx8Zor4GLb3jM9ge6PMH23mIJMIUfH7VL4oSntOM7sh3R2mwbS1DWv1m-SdiRFdXKo-KzY4isvOVgH2Jfhq-HcYVxQSUod5cSuvOmqb3GjcCzpnx8QOoBXgprHyRaYrj6bgCBJIJT9zGx7FC5iu2dgqfV1X3zM/w452-h455/Time%204%20Tea%201.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've had this image and sentiment in my stash for a couple of years, it was a Freebie from Time 4 Tea and I cannot remember if it was offered through the website, the Facebook Group or the newsletter. I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils and chose to make her drink of choice a Lemonade Shakeup (which is something I must have every time we visit the County Fair; I love the Orange Shakeups too). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBjXClQCGVLBEfyvr2RvFYcez7yFFJxNLsdEyExOASawq3Fzp5xNzXYyqabib6-owVM-musNNE6XtM-TgdE9CuMkGK89J_ypSFZOwf7queJ3hZ4SzSR6puxYiPQG4c8sdkg1T47s5GWbzz5RFTFaXKFnTeLE9fLXWn-ItEq0ZRXImPuqNczhYi8tcJS8/s1144/Time%204%20Tea%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1135" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBjXClQCGVLBEfyvr2RvFYcez7yFFJxNLsdEyExOASawq3Fzp5xNzXYyqabib6-owVM-musNNE6XtM-TgdE9CuMkGK89J_ypSFZOwf7queJ3hZ4SzSR6puxYiPQG4c8sdkg1T47s5GWbzz5RFTFaXKFnTeLE9fLXWn-ItEq0ZRXImPuqNczhYi8tcJS8/w446-h447/Time%204%20Tea%202.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The patterned papers are from a Summer paper pack by Kat Scrappiness, the sentiment and focal panel have been popped on foam pads for dimension and hot pink gems added for additional interest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">She's ready for a fun day at the Spring Fair - her hair is up in a pony, she has her sundress on and comfortable shoes for walking about. That's all for today friends, so until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">SSS Wed Challenge</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Challenges</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Gals Corner</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digi Choosday</a><br /></div><a href="https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Inspirations</a><div><a href="https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creatalicious</a></div><div><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday +</a></div><div><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></div><div><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a></div><div><a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/" target="_blank">We Love Stamping</a></div><div><a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creations in Pink</a></div><div><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WW Crafters and Colorists</a></div><div><a href="https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2024/03/20032024-challenge-35-hallo-fruhling.html" target="_blank">Night Owls</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-41023943047941305612024-03-25T08:53:00.015-04:002024-03-25T11:07:52.732-04:00Have a Blessed Easter<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy Monday Crafty Friends! I hope your weekend was lovely and you found some crafty time. Today is a quick share featuring a bouquet of Easter Lilies.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTR7dvk_2ZdXXYIp762E5OM7bzRXuALig4eeXyP8wzlAeRt8Bw5jBcqmnvpM6XhWE9z2HtVrIKbOWQZpYjd1FXEJhFkyqaCrmh-101F3bjLaOIPI9gfWL4LYbeALftU-wnuocLmTERxmXArhSZo9UjZOBEc45hy8Kb7UpeLw33oONlosHajkmuwC9bC_k/s1150/Scrappy%20Tails%20Easter%20Lilies%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="1143" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTR7dvk_2ZdXXYIp762E5OM7bzRXuALig4eeXyP8wzlAeRt8Bw5jBcqmnvpM6XhWE9z2HtVrIKbOWQZpYjd1FXEJhFkyqaCrmh-101F3bjLaOIPI9gfWL4LYbeALftU-wnuocLmTERxmXArhSZo9UjZOBEc45hy8Kb7UpeLw33oONlosHajkmuwC9bC_k/w436-h433/Scrappy%20Tails%20Easter%20Lilies%201.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The image is from the Easter Lilies Stamp Set by Scappy Tails and has been colored using Prismacolor Pencils. I've kept the design clean and simple as the image is large and I wanted it to take center stage.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Tls48ynPeHFJEf_1kztf5jaXKt8bTAZ1yVXznzhs-CRZCIG0nrA5YAqOgBBLnpSw0VVg_Z2gA_wr6dUptp0lTTiJPKQQgLX1-F48sUI5cpRfGw9fGdVxCYgto5cIBLZ7KakWOWtza6faghH5WY8r1-jWLtDPpEP3SSlv9hWMAoPbPEdfI6a90ym9r8o/s1148/Scrappy%20Tails%20Easter%20Lilies%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="1143" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Tls48ynPeHFJEf_1kztf5jaXKt8bTAZ1yVXznzhs-CRZCIG0nrA5YAqOgBBLnpSw0VVg_Z2gA_wr6dUptp0lTTiJPKQQgLX1-F48sUI5cpRfGw9fGdVxCYgto5cIBLZ7KakWOWtza6faghH5WY8r1-jWLtDPpEP3SSlv9hWMAoPbPEdfI6a90ym9r8o/w439-h434/Scrappy%20Tails%20Easter%20Lilies%202.jpg" width="439" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've matted the focal panel with light pink and black card, stamped the sentiment (from the same stamp set) and added pink sequins for shine. This card was posted to the recipient last week, I do hope it arrives in time for Easter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all I have for today, have a glorious day and until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">AAA Cards</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6pXk-DTEammrG8zK5VTct2fuiltyamIuWgfxuLK68JO3iYbtCJNxdqNJcVyDQQIEi6DooNeeU9_fJHmwy35EozBWvC66hh-YDIZwmUiF2lNNRnixwBtdoy9ovHkQhTX9FsZKqLSTK3d-LZr28omqYm0Mb7-h6v0WX21IWbqCENSzkpMTztV0LrA5p3Q/s320/261.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6pXk-DTEammrG8zK5VTct2fuiltyamIuWgfxuLK68JO3iYbtCJNxdqNJcVyDQQIEi6DooNeeU9_fJHmwy35EozBWvC66hh-YDIZwmUiF2lNNRnixwBtdoy9ovHkQhTX9FsZKqLSTK3d-LZr28omqYm0Mb7-h6v0WX21IWbqCENSzkpMTztV0LrA5p3Q/w200-h200/261.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/" target="_blank">We Love Stamping</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All Sorts</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin'</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CAS on Friday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Friday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Aloha Friday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Clean and Simple</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pattie's Creations</a><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-44548487173788462992024-03-23T17:38:00.018-04:002024-03-25T09:02:01.359-04:00Little Bees<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a great start and you're finding some crafting time today. I have a quick share for you featuring a vintage stamp.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFBR5hSC420YNpYx7vvI0SrmXqjP2FVad4TwLtq_g6saaHn9X15l_fLNo-kuNgT0LGGILa9BNd0ZB8M7ONNTcenLpONZnflhHPil5kd8K4FfgzeEkdhhT7hX_f8ojbs3ZUiqzgg6isbK-4UCFXreH14ZUf_uojAQzOlFC_wOag59fIAYU1LfYVbYtcKI/s1150/Rubber%20Stampede%20Little%20Bees%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="1137" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFBR5hSC420YNpYx7vvI0SrmXqjP2FVad4TwLtq_g6saaHn9X15l_fLNo-kuNgT0LGGILa9BNd0ZB8M7ONNTcenLpONZnflhHPil5kd8K4FfgzeEkdhhT7hX_f8ojbs3ZUiqzgg6isbK-4UCFXreH14ZUf_uojAQzOlFC_wOag59fIAYU1LfYVbYtcKI/w441-h443/Rubber%20Stampede%20Little%20Bees%201.jpg" width="441" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The little bees woodblock stamp is a Rubber Stampede Company image from 1999. Last weekend I was going through some of my woodblock stamps and came across this one and a gardening bear that I featured earlier in the week. I'm so amazed that 25 year old stamps still produce such crisp images.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The patterned papers are from a 6x8 paper pad by Scrapbook.com, the sentiment is from Cardz TV and the twine is from Spellbinders.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimygFvIMiltWYcP29BNMNk5xy79FwwPNozhbc8rqjPepZ6tmN0jKJYKRIkmPnoyCXoLt_NnXG9to1zANFZAE0H9JUuhJTv-KNwvYsUNKNZpQjUtWzOHN98DzqaGKipzP6iJHvjNFGfZ0zO4I9XQWlKX3IunUv-d7MN5FqFqZ9MJJArUzmDCRY8Ms55tg4/s1144/Rubber%20Stampede%20Little%20Bees%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1144" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimygFvIMiltWYcP29BNMNk5xy79FwwPNozhbc8rqjPepZ6tmN0jKJYKRIkmPnoyCXoLt_NnXG9to1zANFZAE0H9JUuhJTv-KNwvYsUNKNZpQjUtWzOHN98DzqaGKipzP6iJHvjNFGfZ0zO4I9XQWlKX3IunUv-d7MN5FqFqZ9MJJArUzmDCRY8Ms55tg4/w436-h436/Rubber%20Stampede%20Little%20Bees%202.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All the circles have been die cut using the nesting circle dies from Kat Scrappiness. I've popped the focal and the sentiment on foam pads. Lastly, I've added Golden Honey gems for additional interest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all for today, so until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All Sorts</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gem of a Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodle</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Fingers</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/" target="_blank">Park Hopping My Happy Place</a> - Bumble Bee Ride at Fenway Park South in Fort Myers FL<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts Galore Encore</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">SSS Wed Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Challenges</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday" target="_blank">Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Dreams</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-17056685357292412012024-03-21T09:13:00.018-04:002024-03-21T09:52:48.348-04:00Hippity Hop into Easter<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Friends and Happy Thursday! I hope your day is going great, wherever you are in the world. Easter is coming up soon and I still have a few Easter cards to share. Today's card features some die cut bunnies and colorful Easter papers.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKiMPJuoeaW46IrD7bzdJ-KLAxLIZxf61WLDrlK-wU73mar4KtT8aSIX7lJDRlnZmLzKWifTqFeMQi5NFItWzVQL4FYcwceysetGExkA1JKLWrUHHQ9HmaU77eovjEs653Chk9CDozbCMufc3d3kMUnwl5ZyIZaMdXiLrvLTwqx765c9CtisgzbepkBXE/s1144/Kat%20Scrappiness_Build%20A%20Bunny%201_Hippity%20Hoppity%20Sentiments.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1139" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKiMPJuoeaW46IrD7bzdJ-KLAxLIZxf61WLDrlK-wU73mar4KtT8aSIX7lJDRlnZmLzKWifTqFeMQi5NFItWzVQL4FYcwceysetGExkA1JKLWrUHHQ9HmaU77eovjEs653Chk9CDozbCMufc3d3kMUnwl5ZyIZaMdXiLrvLTwqx765c9CtisgzbepkBXE/w455-h464/Kat%20Scrappiness_Build%20A%20Bunny%201_Hippity%20Hoppity%20Sentiments.jpg" width="455" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This card was quick and easy to create. From Kat Scrappiness, using the Build-A-Bunny die set, I've cute a large and small bunny from 110 lb cardstock. I've stamped details from the Build-A-Bunny stamp set, and the sentiment is from the Hippity Hoppity Stamp Set. The patterned papers are from the Easter pack.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelYoc_eGcon08kwna87Sd6K23laLDjvnJFZ8OPhlw5jxs6fsCoB6JO2UYTtxnMP0741YIMql9hqxO8iyiZA86AQ90uxIAUJTRBJd0u9jeuleQVjW6n2SS0FpXuQ6rQzn6rG0CE0cZiK_Jnm8pFYtvKfF93bf0w4wHHhvuDB8j3-2jgeJfKg_0OwiO12Y/s1140/Kat%20Scrappiness_Build%20A%20Bunny%202_Hippity%20Hoppity%20Sentiments.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1138" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelYoc_eGcon08kwna87Sd6K23laLDjvnJFZ8OPhlw5jxs6fsCoB6JO2UYTtxnMP0741YIMql9hqxO8iyiZA86AQ90uxIAUJTRBJd0u9jeuleQVjW6n2SS0FpXuQ6rQzn6rG0CE0cZiK_Jnm8pFYtvKfF93bf0w4wHHhvuDB8j3-2jgeJfKg_0OwiO12Y/w445-h446/Kat%20Scrappiness_Build%20A%20Bunny%202_Hippity%20Hoppity%20Sentiments.jpg" width="445" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The small bunny has been popped on foam pads as well as the sentiment banner. Lastly, I've added a few purple gems for added interest and viola, called this card complete. It has been posted to a card swap friend and I hope the bunnies arrive in time for Easter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">C.R.A.F.T Challenge</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">SSS Wed Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fab 'n Funky</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Challenges</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Gals Corner</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Night Owls</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digi Choosday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Moments</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cutie Pie Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All Sorts</a><br /></div><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles</a><br />Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-18861539936580567502024-03-18T10:31:00.012-04:002024-03-18T11:50:48.317-04:00Life Happens - Coffee Helps<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Monday! I trust your weekend was great and you enjoyed some Spring-like weather. It's a dreary, stormy day here so what better way to spend the day than to craft and listen to a podcast. Then later this afternoon, watch a movie. Have you seen Killers of the Flower Moon yet?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">My card today features a coffee drinking Gnome from Not 2 Shabby. I've colored him using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers. Sadly, my markers have all but dried up since I've been coloring with pencils more, </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLr1LB87ivsZv37M-9Qi3j2KTDj7DBbarsirBMz3L6-22OaA-g7cayVqqMsYHkODTc7lQHf0pzyX1gzOU8_wIHohzJhGktY2MIn05Sj145Dl17GZalEHgC31Jqj7tQpkwvRnR6yDRiep4-nnfab1mU_wYbLI-un5JixxIp9OTaehPPSeyawuIC8hyVsbM/s1139/N2S%20Coffee%20with%20my%20Gnomies%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="1139" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLr1LB87ivsZv37M-9Qi3j2KTDj7DBbarsirBMz3L6-22OaA-g7cayVqqMsYHkODTc7lQHf0pzyX1gzOU8_wIHohzJhGktY2MIn05Sj145Dl17GZalEHgC31Jqj7tQpkwvRnR6yDRiep4-nnfab1mU_wYbLI-un5JixxIp9OTaehPPSeyawuIC8hyVsbM/w459-h457/N2S%20Coffee%20with%20my%20Gnomies%201.jpg" width="459" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've fussy cut him and popped him on foam pads, I've kept the pattern papers minimal and added a glitter strip as an accent. The sentiment is from the same stamp set, and has been popped on foam pads also.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbtO-FT5uuXz2S_Fa82R1AxigVT5n_pqRhIDDlVHouMcFfjEiagqvFpRZZ1jqny__RAUBX4H6i8A8YmEKY2xTwiXurCZ3E4bSRp4Z60teQgtKl7hslHQk9K5Bfc31tTSwemBoIf8Zw5keKFiph4E8YdeXnfZGYJ4aZ6gPPDo5udy56LN4qoGldJ0Zg6k/s1132/N2S%20Coffee%20with%20my%20Gnomies%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1122" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbtO-FT5uuXz2S_Fa82R1AxigVT5n_pqRhIDDlVHouMcFfjEiagqvFpRZZ1jqny__RAUBX4H6i8A8YmEKY2xTwiXurCZ3E4bSRp4Z60teQgtKl7hslHQk9K5Bfc31tTSwemBoIf8Zw5keKFiph4E8YdeXnfZGYJ4aZ6gPPDo5udy56LN4qoGldJ0Zg6k/w446-h455/N2S%20Coffee%20with%20my%20Gnomies%202.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've used a corner chomper to round some edges and added gold gems for additional interest. That's all I have for you today. Enjoy your Monday and until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">**Challenges Entered:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/" target="_blank">SSS Monday Challenge</a><br /><span><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Happiness</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodle</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Crafters</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creatalicious</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts Galore Encore</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Knockouts</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspiration</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-42138466326437664032024-03-17T10:53:00.010-04:002024-03-17T11:47:48.837-04:00Gardening Teddy<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Friends and Happy Sunday! I hope you're weekend has been enjoyable and your weather sunny. I have a quick share for you today featuring a sweet Teddy Bear working in his garden.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguiU3ZDkdGHjfYMdcadm5q0EwnKiJWbzl2O66F-2-P59YZWYUU9mIHXfw0yKqZJ61cJrk6oflkKg2-ZsoAsHyEJQECET-zSliS-gzyg-7PvEgIpubjoqIocI2Pdu8XQZxNVSVFwUMZqHBY0SG4PFmjQ2jpAJwfX6kq6fRcg1u6Okk8KgHW93zI0CsilLk/s1134/Rubber%20Stampede%20Garden%20Teddy%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="1130" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguiU3ZDkdGHjfYMdcadm5q0EwnKiJWbzl2O66F-2-P59YZWYUU9mIHXfw0yKqZJ61cJrk6oflkKg2-ZsoAsHyEJQECET-zSliS-gzyg-7PvEgIpubjoqIocI2Pdu8XQZxNVSVFwUMZqHBY0SG4PFmjQ2jpAJwfX6kq6fRcg1u6Okk8KgHW93zI0CsilLk/w450-h442/Rubber%20Stampede%20Garden%20Teddy%201.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The upcoming Spring Season has my Mojo working overtime. While looking through my stash, I came across some vintage woodblock stamps, and this Gardening Teddy Bear was one I was delighted to find. Can you believe this stamp is from 1999? That's 25 years old! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It's from the Rubber Stampede Company, and I'm not certain if they are still in business. I can't believe I still have this sweet stamp and it still stamps like a champ! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhQ1UkvvJacAMVPV2XsmCJqhPOLS_sSqJV6D-3RxzdnwY1Q_LUfnqBO1YqkO5wqPQZMKVGdzaAxG_VqtAcc8uY6JXiyd49LD-GWyHaB76PYZSIBPKec-uRF0kwZ9ntbbZoYSBczFvkgXXFCdWdur3Ec7trrNHM40L76Kr1jZkbyJ-rRoxk0dRWtukijA/s1141/Rubber%20Stampede%20Garden%20Teddy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1139" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhQ1UkvvJacAMVPV2XsmCJqhPOLS_sSqJV6D-3RxzdnwY1Q_LUfnqBO1YqkO5wqPQZMKVGdzaAxG_VqtAcc8uY6JXiyd49LD-GWyHaB76PYZSIBPKec-uRF0kwZ9ntbbZoYSBczFvkgXXFCdWdur3Ec7trrNHM40L76Kr1jZkbyJ-rRoxk0dRWtukijA/w449-h443/Rubber%20Stampede%20Garden%20Teddy%202.jpg" width="449" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils. The focal image has been cut with a fancy edged oval die from Kat Scrappiness, and adhered flat to the card panel. The patterned papers are from the "Summer Splash" 6x6 paper pad by Pink & Main, the sentiment is from Cardz TV. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For additional interest, a small banner was hand cut, popped on craft foam, the sentiment was also popped on foam. Finally, a few blue faux gems added for sparkle. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all for today. Have a fabulous day and week ahead. Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All Sorts</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Di's Digi Design</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gem of a Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daring Cardmakers</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oulawz Festive Friday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-72140795393637358102024-03-15T03:00:00.019-04:002024-03-15T19:26:55.241-04:00Classic Design Challenge #03-2024<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi Friends, I'm back with my second post for today. It's a new challenge month at <a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Classic Design Challenge Blog</a>. We have 2 generous sponsors this month: <a href="https://beccysplace.com/" target="_blank">Beccy's Place</a> and <a href="https://www.thepapershelter.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter.</a> The challenge also has an optional Twist each month. The Twist for this month is: 4-Legged Friends.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For my design team project, I've colored up the "<a href="https://www.thepapershelter.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=327" target="_blank">My Cute Rottweiler</a>" image from The Paper Shelter using Prismacolor Pencils.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglu_JiQBMBZnYNACkXE81RLdVJlWVBkPFnkQu2n2e_m13g8yhsH5O_eYssFnbf5UQR0lPTMdiP_lCEUkdaYZrZ8L5GnMXeRRm-oZhfja5bJsYNRJS-7jpnIqmcCkg6P6kQ0ZvnVpq3DJQzoEBTI2scDgCF3zzCcXW2lUpa3S-yV05z0mvEx60KK_1mrh0/s1148/Donna_My%20Cute%20Rotweiller_TPS_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="1148" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglu_JiQBMBZnYNACkXE81RLdVJlWVBkPFnkQu2n2e_m13g8yhsH5O_eYssFnbf5UQR0lPTMdiP_lCEUkdaYZrZ8L5GnMXeRRm-oZhfja5bJsYNRJS-7jpnIqmcCkg6P6kQ0ZvnVpq3DJQzoEBTI2scDgCF3zzCcXW2lUpa3S-yV05z0mvEx60KK_1mrh0/w436-h437/Donna_My%20Cute%20Rotweiller_TPS_1.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've created a 5.5" square card, the patterned papers are from the "Playful Pets" 6x6 mat stack by DCWV (Die Cuts with a View). I find it hard to create masculine cards, and this image made creating one very easy. This young man has his hands full, but looks like both of them are having fun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpKPnEc828aBoKqZ55tuk9H-DhogMp-xcPcpW8qDnwz-joMhSb5vtwKj5TUejJ3e1864twle977XE6S3mCzLq-M1jA0zv7Q-cozHG3F3gykUE_AFJuDUCOBHPi4S2sq9KLEoYi-hnQYP5Dn-SOJDmSnszhELJjOmxorkyRw8JyUQdxFrpVmpkvcMaN2A/s1152/Donna_My%20Cute%20Rotweiller_TPS_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1129" data-original-width="1152" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpKPnEc828aBoKqZ55tuk9H-DhogMp-xcPcpW8qDnwz-joMhSb5vtwKj5TUejJ3e1864twle977XE6S3mCzLq-M1jA0zv7Q-cozHG3F3gykUE_AFJuDUCOBHPi4S2sq9KLEoYi-hnQYP5Dn-SOJDmSnszhELJjOmxorkyRw8JyUQdxFrpVmpkvcMaN2A/w429-h429/Donna_My%20Cute%20Rotweiller_TPS_2.jpg" width="429" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The sentiment is from the Everyday Sentiment Stamp Set by Hero Arts. This stamp set is an oldie, but contains lots of good sentiments for everyday occasions. The sentiment strip has been popped on foam pads for dimension. Since I intend to use this as a masculine card, no extra bells and whistles have been added.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please join us this month at <a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Classic Design Challenge Blog</a>. Even though the team does not leave comments on your entries, rest assured we visit and see all your lovely designs. Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coloring with Pencils</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creatalicious</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/I%20spy%20with%20my%20little%20eye" target="_blank">I Spy With My Little Eye</a> - B for Boy<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digi Choosday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unicorn Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Place to Start</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Critter Crazy</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Animals</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday +</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daisy Chain Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mirtillamente</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-33826653187488974402024-03-15T02:00:00.021-04:002024-03-15T18:46:59.641-04:00The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #15 - Mar/Apr 2024<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Friday! We made it through another week, wow this month is flying by. It's time for a new challenge month at <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge</a> Blog. This month, the challenge team is collaborating with <a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/Challenge-162.html" target="_blank">The Double Trouble Challenge</a> from today through the 31st of March, so you'll want to pop over and play along in their Spring Florals Challenge as well.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5S7TSGXVojSaa3-xd0z3viC8iWvLlun1U_k7cQa_FCmtMFeaSkjGNYfI-3EVc8JhLNfIJFQDoGlS6ymKq89v5zcPd7cy1ZYeDacJIcT51OX8CkkSRxZO03_YPUp_V7mjoRvM9Wpm1kCWYkRE3utTpNNLSJ75uDFoWZ3X80a175Hp_6kSYwX3Qiq4nKk/s576/Challenge%20%23162%20Beautiful%20Blossoms%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="576" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5S7TSGXVojSaa3-xd0z3viC8iWvLlun1U_k7cQa_FCmtMFeaSkjGNYfI-3EVc8JhLNfIJFQDoGlS6ymKq89v5zcPd7cy1ZYeDacJIcT51OX8CkkSRxZO03_YPUp_V7mjoRvM9Wpm1kCWYkRE3utTpNNLSJ75uDFoWZ3X80a175Hp_6kSYwX3Qiq4nKk/s320/Challenge%20%23162%20Beautiful%20Blossoms%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Now, on to the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge for this month. Our Optional Mood Board contains my favorite color, along with some gorgeous florals. This mood board is optional, provided for inspiration.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbo7N786wL8DMoVzHdIgpc2aPEQ7G_gYNL5UcYe3KaIeuKAcLRF3GSbghpQ6pKaj-0FNgbef0P44jcssqlIWEyrHy7Ik2jTvBd64ZP1s2bv0y2HL_-Jk6ysKW8T8tnoXo3X7LLkQKDAEk3XkX4B2iZE9VlQ6RDbQEkvim2NojrhT1NcG2-1ER8RLjZWFA/s2925/March%20Mood%20Board.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2925" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbo7N786wL8DMoVzHdIgpc2aPEQ7G_gYNL5UcYe3KaIeuKAcLRF3GSbghpQ6pKaj-0FNgbef0P44jcssqlIWEyrHy7Ik2jTvBd64ZP1s2bv0y2HL_-Jk6ysKW8T8tnoXo3X7LLkQKDAEk3XkX4B2iZE9VlQ6RDbQEkvim2NojrhT1NcG2-1ER8RLjZWFA/w316-h400/March%20Mood%20Board.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For my team project, I've used the Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Daffodil Layering Die Set. I love layering die sets, they are usually fairly simple to put together and they provide so much dimension to your project.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIC-Ju3kiUTc7gJVgRWNH_Ps-zYZ-k1KfJSqQDZVU7ZiWRNMIw4eazmIjRkeY3aP730nKhDynNO3Gxk4fxNvSyQpCAfJLHVaoBfd2l8CGZlVcg2qj0C6_XVA1n5UqjqkivBp0uFTrdS7OParYHnRxycDfKWfflFHVokyHPy9X9FIn2Ig-q6IPZ6sVQsI/s1140/Donna_Altenew%20CAF%20Daffodil_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1139" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIC-Ju3kiUTc7gJVgRWNH_Ps-zYZ-k1KfJSqQDZVU7ZiWRNMIw4eazmIjRkeY3aP730nKhDynNO3Gxk4fxNvSyQpCAfJLHVaoBfd2l8CGZlVcg2qj0C6_XVA1n5UqjqkivBp0uFTrdS7OParYHnRxycDfKWfflFHVokyHPy9X9FIn2Ig-q6IPZ6sVQsI/w447-h448/Donna_Altenew%20CAF%20Daffodil_1.jpg" width="447" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For my card, I've embossed the background with a Basket Weave pattern, using a folder from Darice, I've ink blended a light shade of Catherine Pooler lilac ink in the bottom corner, getting lighter as I went up the side and into the middle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqIeauWnSudzq-bIqb4LD59nTN2rpahW33v3EoTWRSKbgW9ucnnEAs3kvLZjjIpcPjDHv64j2TwbeZR6Q9vtNLKrOa6nW9oCOCEosdy15QLbRNw1PnsOALn6NQkqww4xKDH0_osWC4Q99ThbCquEuLn98aMHQndwZv0juniM6Ul3kC3RWzIroSa0RbJM/s1142/Donna_Altenew%20CAF%20Daffodil_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1142" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqIeauWnSudzq-bIqb4LD59nTN2rpahW33v3EoTWRSKbgW9ucnnEAs3kvLZjjIpcPjDHv64j2TwbeZR6Q9vtNLKrOa6nW9oCOCEosdy15QLbRNw1PnsOALn6NQkqww4xKDH0_osWC4Q99ThbCquEuLn98aMHQndwZv0juniM6Ul3kC3RWzIroSa0RbJM/w447-h443/Donna_Altenew%20CAF%20Daffodil_2.jpg" width="447" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the die cut daffodils, I've used colored card stock along with glitter card for the tips of the flowers. The taller flower head has been popped on foam pads, and the pre-foiled sentiment is from a pack by Pink Fresh Studio. I've not added my usual bells and whistles, I thought the card was good without anything extra.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please join us at the <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge</a>. We would love to see your Floral Focused projects, and also check out <a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/Challenge-162.html" target="_blank">The Double Trouble Challenge</a> this month also. Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cut It Up</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daring Cardmakers</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Crafters</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">WW Crafters and Colorists</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Rocket</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double D</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Challenges</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Gals Corner</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Die Cut Divas</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Triple B Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CYHTP</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double Trouble</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Make My Monday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Moments</a><br /></div></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-38478724165604369062024-03-11T17:19:00.015-04:002024-03-11T18:02:29.616-04:00You're EARResistible<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was lovely and your day wasn't too busy. I have a quick share for you featuring the Bunny Line digital image from Bugaboo Stamps and a sentiment from the Hippity Hoppity Stamp Set by Kat Scrappiness.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizur9CCpLgeT8TgN3YMG7T-lruj1TYVpwVrdaLwNRYSgnBxVeFdQ8ItvDtlDTruVVqh19P8dLm6QwO3YTd__tuw_Ck7sV3ev6K0CTUyeS8xdMxz5JMePjVkd3ua0VlkmC2Rc_CvY0WWBF1fw4Lr-uLRPhTqK8tF-gial1qug_l9eEhlrM-JkmbQxIFZ8/s1146/Bugaboo%20Bunny%20Line%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1145" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizur9CCpLgeT8TgN3YMG7T-lruj1TYVpwVrdaLwNRYSgnBxVeFdQ8ItvDtlDTruVVqh19P8dLm6QwO3YTd__tuw_Ck7sV3ev6K0CTUyeS8xdMxz5JMePjVkd3ua0VlkmC2Rc_CvY0WWBF1fw4Lr-uLRPhTqK8tF-gial1qug_l9eEhlrM-JkmbQxIFZ8/w458-h441/Bugaboo%20Bunny%20Line%201.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've created a card slightly larger than a standard mini slimline and colored the images with Prismacolor Pencils. I printed the image a bit larger than I normally would as I wanted the scene panel to make up the majority of the card front.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUca_kPuK9TxAmVeQ1oAu2gsK34eDyrqlnA802ar4qgG9Wm9pNACIAvteKEzij1Ic_rj0d19mdejv7hBT3kEbkt4oszWM2F5HUv2dt4sLr279VqRROGrOMTrtgiHOZYVQPSE6BKbvarXBKRx0SbnlGVsFgpVA9CmhOdHaYDFnJ8o4Q3Mbj66aiy9rbeNY/s1137/Bugaboo%20Bunny%20Line%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1137" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUca_kPuK9TxAmVeQ1oAu2gsK34eDyrqlnA802ar4qgG9Wm9pNACIAvteKEzij1Ic_rj0d19mdejv7hBT3kEbkt4oszWM2F5HUv2dt4sLr279VqRROGrOMTrtgiHOZYVQPSE6BKbvarXBKRx0SbnlGVsFgpVA9CmhOdHaYDFnJ8o4Q3Mbj66aiy9rbeNY/w457-h446/Bugaboo%20Bunny%20Line%202.jpg" width="457" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The patterned paper is from an Easter pack by Kat Scrappiness. The papers are adorable but I'm not fond of the finish, it's rather glossy and slick, so I'm trying to use it up this Spring and Easter season.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is such a sweet scene, the bunnies are adorable and no one drew cute like Jodi Mackrel from Bugaboo. I've posted all Easter cards today in hopes they land before Easter, I just have to complete ones that will be hand delivered. Are you finished creating Easter cards? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Moments</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cutie Pie Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coloring with Pencils</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://starstampz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Star Stampz</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday +</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a><br /></div><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a><div><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations</a></div><div><a href="https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Di's Digi Design Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gem of a Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodle</a></div><div><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Animals</a></div><div><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Critter Crazy</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-66342695435447624632024-03-09T09:02:00.018-05:002024-03-09T10:36:17.834-05:00Easter Joy<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello and Happy Saturday! I hope your week went smoothly and you find some time for crafting this weekend. I plan on crafting all day long..the temperature is expected to reach near 90 degrees today, so it's crafting under the air conditioning for me!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have a quick share today featuring an Easter card created using the Bugaboo Stamps "Bunny Chick Topper" image. I know I say this every time I use a Bugaboo image - I miss Bugaboo Stamps!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5rP7dDN8VKRuQrQ6lA43UPFp21Jzj1VRdimkRpKufuHl3q0UPasEJMDs5YJEReYt1immX4m3izPS06e8Cx_M3HqlNOCcfsEZOg7HunmPI2ghPWz1BjQ06tnHT6aHAYjY08hnozupwSnFhovTSjC0mBJ_yDK215h_XLRfYA8NDVuzujdF5Ka9JoxrvUo/s1141/Bugaboo%20Bunny%20Chick%20Topper%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="1141" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5rP7dDN8VKRuQrQ6lA43UPFp21Jzj1VRdimkRpKufuHl3q0UPasEJMDs5YJEReYt1immX4m3izPS06e8Cx_M3HqlNOCcfsEZOg7HunmPI2ghPWz1BjQ06tnHT6aHAYjY08hnozupwSnFhovTSjC0mBJ_yDK215h_XLRfYA8NDVuzujdF5Ka9JoxrvUo/w445-h436/Bugaboo%20Bunny%20Chick%20Topper%201.jpg" width="445" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are from the Craft Consortium "Bloom & Wild" 6x6 paper pad. The sentiment is from the "Easter Lilies" Stamp Set by Scrappy Tails. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EBXX135iilijNEpeWXa-ym-AfKBpODEj1KYceblM-T1g-vqcOm7T3heeUvFmhNKEXIL8nYM8Dnx8neA53_dtF8QHoubA5vx_E9dRWeCks3xJu3Zi2XsUdZV9_3FiRO7QC2cBDqXsQsFe2PXZy5f1gHEHkUohJlWSb1tQaL0SxxeWZ-JRogExlvZxxKs/s1149/Bugaboo%20Bunny%20Chick%20Topper%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1149" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EBXX135iilijNEpeWXa-ym-AfKBpODEj1KYceblM-T1g-vqcOm7T3heeUvFmhNKEXIL8nYM8Dnx8neA53_dtF8QHoubA5vx_E9dRWeCks3xJu3Zi2XsUdZV9_3FiRO7QC2cBDqXsQsFe2PXZy5f1gHEHkUohJlWSb1tQaL0SxxeWZ-JRogExlvZxxKs/w435-h421/Bugaboo%20Bunny%20Chick%20Topper%202.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've die cut the focal image using a fancy stitched square nesting die from My Favorite Things, sentiment cut with a nesting circle die, the yellow strip has been punched for a fancy edge. The focal and sentiment have been lifted with foam pads.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lastly, pink sequins from my stash were added for some shine and interest. That's all I have for today. Have a fabulous Saturday and until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All Sorts</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Di's Digi Design Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pink Gem Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz</a><br /></span></div><span><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Fingers</a></span><div><span><a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cut It Up</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Aloha Friday</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Twisted Thursday</a>: Texture, Die Cut, Patterned Paper</span></div><div><span><a href="https://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Too</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daisy Chain Challenge</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Animals</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Critter Crazy</a><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><br /></p></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-61613807622455715832024-03-06T02:00:00.017-05:002024-03-06T09:49:45.729-05:00The Paper Funday Challenge #63 - Bunny Macaron<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Welcome to Wednesday! Today begins a new challenge month at <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge Blog</a>, where it's Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist. The Twist this month is: The Dies Have It (use cutting dies in your design).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our sponsors this month are the fabulous <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/" target="_blank">Not 2 Shabby</a> and <a href="https://altenew.com/" target="_blank">Altenew</a>. For my team project, I've used the Macaron Pets stamp set from Not 2 Shabby to create a cute Spring/Easter Card. This set was the January 2022 Stamp and Die Set of the Month, so sadly not available for purchase, but N2S has many more adorable sets that are!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictrAoCD4o3mF6E6xoQ5dWC1TERFhnavzEi15plmCKP-tp7BiUA4t72BJsKOVpuO1_i3IcChQNYDoffBFNmxvV00pEq0PPDxzGfx7kwI8WTXx6IeBZqc6fUk8ro45urAaKKH-z1hvF4cu2uYTX_3H1cW-TUAOO4hJHPhES09av-22CkNRgWyQC5vWj540/s1146/Donna_Not2Shabby_Macaron%20Pets%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1142" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictrAoCD4o3mF6E6xoQ5dWC1TERFhnavzEi15plmCKP-tp7BiUA4t72BJsKOVpuO1_i3IcChQNYDoffBFNmxvV00pEq0PPDxzGfx7kwI8WTXx6IeBZqc6fUk8ro45urAaKKH-z1hvF4cu2uYTX_3H1cW-TUAOO4hJHPhES09av-22CkNRgWyQC5vWj540/w434-h442/Donna_Not2Shabby_Macaron%20Pets%202.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are from the "Spring is Calling" 6x6 paper pad by P13. The image was die cut using the coordinating die, and mounted using foam pads on a stitched die cut banner. The sentiment is from the stamp set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOnG9PYe2N2k8QTZfb1WW04jz3T0-wZFLRcmuHPTZmtwlzfjfZX-4sqFeA9X3z-iNWkUBfsGVlIffP3rPKor2A-95lxtOIwH17Xq0zWoiJbkmK7mdanxSteQg5A61rgtm-J4UrEdqUK8hLea9HCD2Yd43kTsRbeGhm2ONvB8UvNXssi0p-9m3Auf5AS0/s1132/Donna_Not2Shabby_Macaron%20Pets%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1129" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOnG9PYe2N2k8QTZfb1WW04jz3T0-wZFLRcmuHPTZmtwlzfjfZX-4sqFeA9X3z-iNWkUBfsGVlIffP3rPKor2A-95lxtOIwH17Xq0zWoiJbkmK7mdanxSteQg5A61rgtm-J4UrEdqUK8hLea9HCD2Yd43kTsRbeGhm2ONvB8UvNXssi0p-9m3Auf5AS0/w443-h444/Donna_Not2Shabby_Macaron%20Pets%201.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To finish the design, I've added iridescent pink sequins from my stash for that extra bling a Bunny Macaron needs, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We hope you'll pop in and join us this month. You may just be 1 of 2 winners! Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double D Challenges</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Challenges</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday" target="_blank">Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday</a><br /></div><a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/March-2024-Mood-Board-Challenge_b_191.html" target="_blank">Not 2 Shabby March Challenge</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Four Seasons Challenge</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mirtillamente</a><br /><span><a href="https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafting Challenge</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creations in Pink</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://girlzcreativecrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Girlz Creative Crafts</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-7121110342274235382024-03-05T16:25:00.019-05:002024-03-05T17:30:15.728-05:00Springtime Baby Piggy<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday! I hope your day has been great. I have a quick share for you today featuring the most adorable spring baby piggy. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLcG74jq0vAl3nE5t2SWLVeyCqB_PzfXGfnwquWq560b3y3Zl10NSed-mpBH2XvLx-UV17DstRpIij4Lx89maclo1A87hd2lxzfl7rY_7j_VvBr7XdwCJGcVzAtNOx2aIzt_DQeCjBd1ZEsBAgYm1ZGLYk5qFd0liw3fGDZovMGQn-0z22DgrwT_K5Ndy/s1142/Spring%20Pig%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1142" height="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLcG74jq0vAl3nE5t2SWLVeyCqB_PzfXGfnwquWq560b3y3Zl10NSed-mpBH2XvLx-UV17DstRpIij4Lx89maclo1A87hd2lxzfl7rY_7j_VvBr7XdwCJGcVzAtNOx2aIzt_DQeCjBd1ZEsBAgYm1ZGLYk5qFd0liw3fGDZovMGQn-0z22DgrwT_K5Ndy/w458-h459/Spring%20Pig%201.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">In rummaging through my stash last weekend, I came across stickers I purchased some time ago from Amazon. I put them away with the purpose of adding them to my card swap envelopes, and decided I should use some of them for my own Spring cards.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">For this card design, I've used a free sketch from Operation Write Home, the patterned papers are from Prima Marketing Co. and the sentiment is from Stampendous. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygO9pjsStzQXlJZd3dbR-Etvt4aprywH7xhRfTJsTmATyhVEp9bhPbOyVt7cdiPISAU_ZwFUh6GkQ8RWXuYJNtwNQRaXgf4-_nSCkkNUsheTzY-B1fwUZn2ahShajWnbP1diz7GaWaCu1Be3LeGfe2UaPmy3m45Qjqb7Av_UR4g9GeiA5XMRPu8zhRJ9i/s1140/Spring%20Pig%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1137" height="453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiygO9pjsStzQXlJZd3dbR-Etvt4aprywH7xhRfTJsTmATyhVEp9bhPbOyVt7cdiPISAU_ZwFUh6GkQ8RWXuYJNtwNQRaXgf4-_nSCkkNUsheTzY-B1fwUZn2ahShajWnbP1diz7GaWaCu1Be3LeGfe2UaPmy3m45Qjqb7Av_UR4g9GeiA5XMRPu8zhRJ9i/w459-h453/Spring%20Pig%202.jpg" width="459" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've adhered the piggy sticker on a fancy edged circle die and popped on foam pads, as well as the sentiment circle. Lastly, I've added a Baker's Twine Bow to the banner for more of that Farm/Country feel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all I have for today. I'll be back tomorrow with another project so until then, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">TIOT</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digi Choosday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daisy Chain Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All Sorts</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodle</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inkspirational</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Aloha Friday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Animals</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapping 4 Fun</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Critter Crazy Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Through the Purple Haze</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Fingers</a><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-70566609059794588362024-03-04T02:00:00.016-05:002024-03-06T08:15:05.037-05:00Inspiration Station Challenge March 2024<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello and Happy 1st Monday of March! I hope you are starting to see signs of Spring where you are. If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, I hope you're winter weather hasn't arrived yet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Today begins a new challenge month at <a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog</a>. The challenges always have an inspirational prompt for you to interpret into your design. The inspiration photo this month is:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3skRyIoc06oEL_zUxJOL4JVp71eyEdSOeOJpW_BI-cEMoGDUtXfl9lD9hQ06ZuY8zUoCdYkiBRW6g9hw1gTtRpuETfXkySY9B3YPWwgFLnAVzBfXjOcFKl-DNKn_6NJHxNuHI-XVKAQlP2nG0-wJOZpiiR5PEVS7Ut39cOOVLB8evknLdkal7FUIAiA/s640/March%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="640" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3skRyIoc06oEL_zUxJOL4JVp71eyEdSOeOJpW_BI-cEMoGDUtXfl9lD9hQ06ZuY8zUoCdYkiBRW6g9hw1gTtRpuETfXkySY9B3YPWwgFLnAVzBfXjOcFKl-DNKn_6NJHxNuHI-XVKAQlP2nG0-wJOZpiiR5PEVS7Ut39cOOVLB8evknLdkal7FUIAiA/w400-h378/March%202024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are so many ways to interpret this photo, I went with a St. Patrick's Day theme as I get the vibe of a Parade with lots of fun visuals and sounds. I've used the now defunct Bugaboo Stamps St. Patrick's Day Frog for my card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcIymaBN68YEL3G6evM2teUClxQxnTe8EWNIL1KTPbmMKr7lybQMDA5MgfCL6vB5DcVPLBO4f8yV3qJs4aB31noRy9iWilqGsJSwEOwFdx7jBO6Yuw968uzjh3QY5-xlnohNzTyQ4dm6UMMWn1KmlFvHkEmv-NSso3fwXAikHamywxGZOZ0O8WOcJpqA/s1144/Donna_Bugaboo%20SPD%20Frog%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1137" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcIymaBN68YEL3G6evM2teUClxQxnTe8EWNIL1KTPbmMKr7lybQMDA5MgfCL6vB5DcVPLBO4f8yV3qJs4aB31noRy9iWilqGsJSwEOwFdx7jBO6Yuw968uzjh3QY5-xlnohNzTyQ4dm6UMMWn1KmlFvHkEmv-NSso3fwXAikHamywxGZOZ0O8WOcJpqA/w432-h434/Donna_Bugaboo%20SPD%20Frog%201.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored this Cheeky Frog using Prismacolor Pencils. The patterned papers are from a St. Patrick's Day digital paper pack that I purchased on Etsy approximately 5 years ago, and I've used only scrap on this card. Because it's a digital paper pack, I'll always have these "papers" to use.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrl1VFN7XBTRD7k5frxZnc0I0ar34MdVC0arpb2GZESJVCy1omxxg8VhjZ3qGOdZV4cwFyz7ZFRJXey_g7x-UHYnQBKtwFo1lfMIHIE7wWh3Cza1O5XK-iBoaHrTHa0QqI1YWvVDTHO5GWN7jKgbq_UaGtWBP6rkCE_hdD_NWIVD6yqFpN_xy6LBBEO0/s1144/Donna_Bugaboo%20SPD%20Frog%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1144" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrl1VFN7XBTRD7k5frxZnc0I0ar34MdVC0arpb2GZESJVCy1omxxg8VhjZ3qGOdZV4cwFyz7ZFRJXey_g7x-UHYnQBKtwFo1lfMIHIE7wWh3Cza1O5XK-iBoaHrTHa0QqI1YWvVDTHO5GWN7jKgbq_UaGtWBP6rkCE_hdD_NWIVD6yqFpN_xy6LBBEO0/w433-h432/Donna_Bugaboo%20SPD%20Frog%202.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've die cut the focal image using a nested stitched circle die from Cheery Lynn (purchased from Amazon). I've popped the circle focal on foam pads, as well as the banner. Lastly, I've added green faux gems for added interest. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The team and I hope you'll pop over to the challenge and play along this month. There is a lovely prize from Pretty Pink Posh (not a sponsored prize) and everyone is eligible for the prize, no matter of your location, as long as rules for the challenge are followed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhuRVnjWczjiBvSExZh2eJEllMQy03B5qJflhiAQqPB4DZ6_A0pL2hd8Fg7Dau7tkwgQllwYfVvkDZF_mHWJKknQfvG56EIE7V09liRGCZWk4b8PqdwNplKcseskWyEanhRh5nKSJJ2fsxcWJ-q03-sxRz7PpqmXginMUEUHZOQp8K5LYn3kPd2Dcxxg/s3456/March%202024%20Prize.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhuRVnjWczjiBvSExZh2eJEllMQy03B5qJflhiAQqPB4DZ6_A0pL2hd8Fg7Dau7tkwgQllwYfVvkDZF_mHWJKknQfvG56EIE7V09liRGCZWk4b8PqdwNplKcseskWyEanhRh5nKSJJ2fsxcWJ-q03-sxRz7PpqmXginMUEUHZOQp8K5LYn3kPd2Dcxxg/s320/March%202024%20Prize.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: left;">That's all for now. Until next time, Happy Crafting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Donna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">**Challenges Entered:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenges</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double Trouble</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Place to Start</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Aud Sentiments</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Monday Greetings</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday +</a><br /></div><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Happiness</a><br /><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Animals</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pearly Sparkles</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts Galore Encore</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges</a><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-75344203562051093012024-02-15T03:00:00.014-05:002024-02-15T10:20:33.642-05:00Classic Design Challenge #02-2024<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Hello Crafty Friends, I'm back with my second post for this Thursday! </span><span>Today begins a new challenge month at </span><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Classic Design Challenge</a><span>, where the theme is Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist. The Twist this month is "I Love...". You can interpret the twist in a multitude of ways. Our sponsors this challenge are </span><a href="https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fred, She Said</a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/printable-card-making-craft-digital-downloads/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles</a><span>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For my team project, I've used the <a href="https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/search?q=+Emma+in+her+cool+cap" target="_blank">"Emma in Her Cool Cap"</a> image from Fred, She Said and colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils. I've also incorporated the optional Twist in my design. This is a card for one of my card swap buddies and I love my swap buddy friends!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzizerqfdWdPBYolbEQ6k_gLjasX2-D8YuImx77oCCbtA3YEz1UmZEGk6HVdvQ96-y1mJUob02iaNPoLyMw7J5nrhEp15VkVoT5jz0RU4IZJQuzd8LTmvSNOxRBbOc4w-7wNC_5vqBdq-0PZRxDoTtww3VJiSXkHHWaPkKpDK1peFd2FrbcXGEyQWaWg8/s1149/Donna%201_FSS_Emma%20in%20Her%20Cool%20Cap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1149" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzizerqfdWdPBYolbEQ6k_gLjasX2-D8YuImx77oCCbtA3YEz1UmZEGk6HVdvQ96-y1mJUob02iaNPoLyMw7J5nrhEp15VkVoT5jz0RU4IZJQuzd8LTmvSNOxRBbOc4w-7wNC_5vqBdq-0PZRxDoTtww3VJiSXkHHWaPkKpDK1peFd2FrbcXGEyQWaWg8/w437-h430/Donna%201_FSS_Emma%20in%20Her%20Cool%20Cap.jpg" width="437" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The image was an easy color as there are not a lot of small spaces. I took the liberty to dress her up a bit by adding polkadots to her top using a white Posca Pen. The patterned papers are from a 12x12 kit by Bo Bunny. I only have card size snippets left so they worked perfectly for this layout. The sketch is a freebie from <a href="https://cardztv.blogspot.com/2024/02/saturday-cardz-tv-card-sketch-fifty-six.html" target="_blank">Cardz TV (sketch #56)</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissyYlL_Nfv31i70nPjV-cf-bon0O1RkUPy3S3iSRAm7pDCD4QpZS7wM8HO4phCE1yis_U-6Yj53D4grKcj6wrqYJHH8Q4RPFKb5kzfVvWXPZFtfdCUpjIOUAFZnPwdPN822EqXG_tTkvBCCv58IP-HBaQ3a-xvxBZIh26iHG4sqRMp2Jwl13LXIovNqE/s1148/Donna%202_FSS_Emma%20in%20Her%20Cool%20Cap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="1148" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissyYlL_Nfv31i70nPjV-cf-bon0O1RkUPy3S3iSRAm7pDCD4QpZS7wM8HO4phCE1yis_U-6Yj53D4grKcj6wrqYJHH8Q4RPFKb5kzfVvWXPZFtfdCUpjIOUAFZnPwdPN822EqXG_tTkvBCCv58IP-HBaQ3a-xvxBZIh26iHG4sqRMp2Jwl13LXIovNqE/w437-h434/Donna%202_FSS_Emma%20in%20Her%20Cool%20Cap.jpg" width="437" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">I've fussy cut Emma and popped her on craft foam, along with the sentiment and the green landing strip. To complete the design, I've added complimentary blue enamel dots.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I would like to invite you to pop over to the challenge blog and enter your design. We love seeing all the creative ways everyone uses their crafty talents.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">*</span>*Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mirtillamente</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts Galore Encore</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coloring with Pencils</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allsorts</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapping 4 Fun</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Let's Craft and Create</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Digi Choosday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dream Valley</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-68077207620455611812024-02-15T02:00:00.015-05:002024-02-15T10:09:39.047-05:00Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #14<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Friends and Happy Thursday! I trust you had a wonderful Valentine's Day and had the opportunity to spend time with the one/ones you love.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Today begins a new challenge month at <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog</a>. The theme is Always Anything Floral Goes with an Optional Mood Board used for Inspiration. The mood board this month has an array of lovely colors:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0eqhyphenhyphenIAWtJHjCS6Qj6RCh2GdrvOpIGEJ64r4PBV8MHbZUxa3lGBnrSbSEoyg1W6iig1UcVq_V7R1oeYurgLElERECrVrP8COXRvCOP4dIiSV_b3JA0UJkBB72ePWc4oFMAwno8mMDCT8I7uAfzqSAyO5BsrrGoatL1V-QXLzC3qahti_SwIdUZOmd-g/s1209/February%20Moodboard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1209" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0eqhyphenhyphenIAWtJHjCS6Qj6RCh2GdrvOpIGEJ64r4PBV8MHbZUxa3lGBnrSbSEoyg1W6iig1UcVq_V7R1oeYurgLElERECrVrP8COXRvCOP4dIiSV_b3JA0UJkBB72ePWc4oFMAwno8mMDCT8I7uAfzqSAyO5BsrrGoatL1V-QXLzC3qahti_SwIdUZOmd-g/w400-h379/February%20Moodboard.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For my design team project, I've used the digital stamp "Winter Flowers" from Alex Syberia Designs and colored the florals using Prismacolor Pencils. This digital set contains a single image, which I've used here and a double image sized for an A2 card. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzBGS2UE_bOCPdXtL26khTHl1dK_QnnlFfU1uTlEStO50H4oHBwdT3l3LhbQX5kt9OK5XaXpNI7IKmntecEGkbmDzQg02tjeHtvUNdIAEutrEmvT55xRtLAxaEnL5VunTfnd90HC3Jj9QnvfPCkdJAw7nCxKJUBaPSC75mufUP6hmszrJvPdEOLFFCh8/s1121/Donna_Alex%20Syberia%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1119" data-original-width="1121" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzBGS2UE_bOCPdXtL26khTHl1dK_QnnlFfU1uTlEStO50H4oHBwdT3l3LhbQX5kt9OK5XaXpNI7IKmntecEGkbmDzQg02tjeHtvUNdIAEutrEmvT55xRtLAxaEnL5VunTfnd90HC3Jj9QnvfPCkdJAw7nCxKJUBaPSC75mufUP6hmszrJvPdEOLFFCh8/w441-h443/Donna_Alex%20Syberia%201.jpg" width="441" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've kept the overall design fairly simple, using a die cut sentiment and foiled background panel received from card swap buddies. I've fussy cut the floral image, popped on craft foam and nestled it into the lower right hand corner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirY6WwitOgUIBU1EjHVUVuuqU60GoSIxU9LUMZxfndFhkODv9icIlhyt4shRfAanGKrE5eqRWpS5rAu3e5wM3xptPrSKxHCjDbaaNQSBU0q7tdaz9QrleSh5uRcJK8jtDdp6c1NvIFOMZbhj2VJeMaXgIhLPbbjhiqzDRJ2Jrbz3RrnJKL3JAxXTawQi8/s1136/Donna_Alex%20Syberia%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1136" data-original-width="1136" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirY6WwitOgUIBU1EjHVUVuuqU60GoSIxU9LUMZxfndFhkODv9icIlhyt4shRfAanGKrE5eqRWpS5rAu3e5wM3xptPrSKxHCjDbaaNQSBU0q7tdaz9QrleSh5uRcJK8jtDdp6c1NvIFOMZbhj2VJeMaXgIhLPbbjhiqzDRJ2Jrbz3RrnJKL3JAxXTawQi8/w444-h444/Donna_Alex%20Syberia%202.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The thick black border is dramatic, it's a card panel but appears as a frame. In hindsight, I should have used a frame and saved myself some black cardstock. To finish the design, I've added complimentary pink enamel dots.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I invite you to join us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge this month. There is a lovely floral stamp set from Studio Katia up for grabs, and of course, we always love seeing everyone's floral designs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ally's Angels</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coloring With Pencils</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Crafters</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">World Wide Crafters and Colorists</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">AYLI</a> - I like Digi stamps primarily for storage. As I've gotten older, I've tried to maintain a clean and simple craft space and digi's don't take up much room.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Challenges</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday" target="_blank">Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">TIOT</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Moments</a><br /></div><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday +</a><div><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Patch of Crafty Friends</a></div><div><a href="https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapping 4 Fun</a></div><div><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Triple B</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-4455494296949451882024-02-07T02:00:00.013-05:002024-02-07T09:36:59.460-05:00The Paper Funday Challenge #62 - February 2024<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Wednesday! Today begins a new challenge month at <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge Blog</a>. The theme is Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist. The Twist this month is: No Patterned Paper. Our sponsors for February are Sheepski Designs and Newton's Nook.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For my design team project, I've used the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/766379533/wild-rose-heart-image-no-206" target="_blank">Wild Heart Rose Image No. 206 from Sheepski Designs</a> and colored using Prismacolor Pencils. </span></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5OpKsRRfA-n9iB-vq4KdlLD6r8euPdlNhuQVGB1DqcSqivjP9wI6ZdF3izKkoURemSeQq3Biqw8DowX11mbHmZF8xmt533wdNCl-om5nq0C-HTfe8X1wVxA7YacQyvy_F84wTOiYHTedhiaboNKu2yDdV8lD8n8ICzzzKzBzD8uAwCj57w6ULwg2BfU/s1147/Donna%201_Sheepski%20Wild%20Rose%20Heart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="1147" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5OpKsRRfA-n9iB-vq4KdlLD6r8euPdlNhuQVGB1DqcSqivjP9wI6ZdF3izKkoURemSeQq3Biqw8DowX11mbHmZF8xmt533wdNCl-om5nq0C-HTfe8X1wVxA7YacQyvy_F84wTOiYHTedhiaboNKu2yDdV8lD8n8ICzzzKzBzD8uAwCj57w6ULwg2BfU/w431-h425/Donna%201_Sheepski%20Wild%20Rose%20Heart.jpg" width="431" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I couldn't resist using beautiful floral patterned papers from Craft Consortium, so I did not incorporate the optional Twist into my design this time around. The card measures 5.5" square, which is a nice size for mailing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGglVDAJluX8uepWwHMiNDTzNuKvYgn-jx-Z1qYoDuGISMOAYKR0BdZKUWDf4TdwWhCrAH9hjrQo-jwgLs7cxgxci9MwQk4rOqfZSC98zYAgQ9a8YkbeCppRyxGo1_lwBPES-GCX-AMDKIwlUdAWqJGvt6rhSyr5-JHT1PpZfHyCjILLCKfh-S5e_o3Y/s1146/Donna%202_Sheepski%20Wild%20Rose%20Heart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1139" data-original-width="1146" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGglVDAJluX8uepWwHMiNDTzNuKvYgn-jx-Z1qYoDuGISMOAYKR0BdZKUWDf4TdwWhCrAH9hjrQo-jwgLs7cxgxci9MwQk4rOqfZSC98zYAgQ9a8YkbeCppRyxGo1_lwBPES-GCX-AMDKIwlUdAWqJGvt6rhSyr5-JHT1PpZfHyCjILLCKfh-S5e_o3Y/w430-h421/Donna%202_Sheepski%20Wild%20Rose%20Heart.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The sentiment is from a package of sentiment stickers that was gifted to me in a card swap. Lastly, I've added faux crystal gems for a bit of bling; and to fill up an otherwise empty space on the banner. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please join us at <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a> this month, we are always delighted to see everyone's creativity. Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daisy Chain Challenge</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Let's Craft and Create</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Triple B Challenge</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digi Choosday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">TIOT</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double Trouble</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2024/02/Challenge-586.html" target="_blank">Color My Heart Color Dare</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Inspirations</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cards Galore Encore</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mirtillamente</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SheepSki Designs Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Happiness</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-83398758254230574472024-02-05T02:00:00.014-05:002024-02-07T09:35:48.802-05:00Inspiration Station Challenge #58 - February 2024<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Monday! Today starts a new challenge month at <a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog</a> and we have a sweet inspiration photo for you:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYVYPgo2G4uWX3GoDJbb9vHQvBiJOIPqXovf6LIfauIjt-og2yJQVFgeUgCie2ne4F8TiPjyMfZU2aq2GuCyIUMT1ukM7BL3mrvHcQt4IO56_31PF4QsJXjOy5Vi8OvJYpQDILTwz34u7XPyLZcKQCYlgPGmvFZ_dXZCqJx19qmf2HOxjuBJ5DzdGXb4/s400/February%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYVYPgo2G4uWX3GoDJbb9vHQvBiJOIPqXovf6LIfauIjt-og2yJQVFgeUgCie2ne4F8TiPjyMfZU2aq2GuCyIUMT1ukM7BL3mrvHcQt4IO56_31PF4QsJXjOy5Vi8OvJYpQDILTwz34u7XPyLZcKQCYlgPGmvFZ_dXZCqJx19qmf2HOxjuBJ5DzdGXb4/w421-h323/February%202024.jpg" width="421" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I knew immediately I wanted to create a Galentine's Day card, using animals but not the typical puppies and kitties, but rather 2 adorable Cupid Bears from Di's Digi Stamps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynClYZ39r-tb04Qtt2XUCrEcNs09mltQ1taf81d7dDjk2fa33S3C8g4mseU2yL9pmYfl5svpVzhG7zmmu2ltdHGBM2MmHVgAIqLshdjoTVvTWFd-FXQ6i2xh3whkRkgQE2bb7IQC2Dpz9rSlWoDbDtGsNQfcpRP47kPGmWKgDNhiZcVTkpBo1nGpCjGU/s1144/Donna_Di's%20Digi%20Stamps%201_Cupid%20Bears.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1142" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynClYZ39r-tb04Qtt2XUCrEcNs09mltQ1taf81d7dDjk2fa33S3C8g4mseU2yL9pmYfl5svpVzhG7zmmu2ltdHGBM2MmHVgAIqLshdjoTVvTWFd-FXQ6i2xh3whkRkgQE2bb7IQC2Dpz9rSlWoDbDtGsNQfcpRP47kPGmWKgDNhiZcVTkpBo1nGpCjGU/w424-h432/Donna_Di's%20Digi%20Stamps%201_Cupid%20Bears.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored the images using Prismacolor Pencils, and tried to color in such a way as to give them "textured" fur. I've die cut the focal panel with a fancy edged oval die and adhered flat to the card base.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTPx29NhzVczkaT97FaQZGatP02mpC1YFccYaV-EqRXSI_7YyuJcYttvXIxmY0iCdnxG30bl2kcbUsU-91SncP2eE7GXmuBJVCQpOo2uAkxQx5_f8VdESsdCCLqnJFEby33mfTUannsFyMniOoT2wFgADBBCeI53suJTw6BrsQWZ_xY9yMZDWdwYwjRQ/s1141/Donna_Di's%20Digi%20Stamps%202_Cupid%20Bears.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1130" data-original-width="1141" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTPx29NhzVczkaT97FaQZGatP02mpC1YFccYaV-EqRXSI_7YyuJcYttvXIxmY0iCdnxG30bl2kcbUsU-91SncP2eE7GXmuBJVCQpOo2uAkxQx5_f8VdESsdCCLqnJFEby33mfTUannsFyMniOoT2wFgADBBCeI53suJTw6BrsQWZ_xY9yMZDWdwYwjRQ/w432-h416/Donna_Di's%20Digi%20Stamps%202_Cupid%20Bears.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The patterned paper is from a Recollections pack purchased at Michael's Craft Store acouple of years ago. I've kept the design fairly simple, only adding a few enamel dots as accents. These are simply the cutest little nuggets and they were easy to color.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please join us at <a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Inspiration Station Challenge</a> this month, there is a nice stamp set from Jane Davenport on offer, and you may just be a winner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Inspirations</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double Trouble</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Monday Greetings</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colorful Options</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday Plus</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Dreams</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/" target="_blank">We Love Stamping</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Critter Crazy Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Animals</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-40262031835280721822024-01-23T12:11:00.014-05:002024-01-23T12:44:14.175-05:00Valentine's Day Gnome in Love - Classic Design Challenge<p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday! It's been a minute since I've posted and it feels good to get Mojo back as well as my health. I contracted RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and was quite sick. Then my dear husband caught it from me, then we were both poorly together. We are on the mend now and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">With that being said, I was unable to complete my team project for <a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Classic Design Challenge</a> start on the 15th of this month, but have now been strong enough and motivated to complete it. The sponsors for this challenge are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GohaDigitalStamps" target="_blank">Goha Digital Stamps</a> and The Colour of Love. I've chosen a Gnome image from Goha Digital Stamps for my project.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfhznUdG4mEt9D9s71GxMzl-CvlKz_Ejh4wOEBeGOZBs0nwHQE59D3Wo0EQ9O0-aY73-mctr3fqAnze95wxa0cc_mT1FlQvoVks8_y30v6p8HDWWiDzirT9ib8xxDdkQZ65cJ1dl_epJBOT8u8m8eoHVYwRY0zdOBW2MGd2ksAqI5LyKGEUwKcGaj7WE/s200/Goha%20Designs%20Thumb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfhznUdG4mEt9D9s71GxMzl-CvlKz_Ejh4wOEBeGOZBs0nwHQE59D3Wo0EQ9O0-aY73-mctr3fqAnze95wxa0cc_mT1FlQvoVks8_y30v6p8HDWWiDzirT9ib8xxDdkQZ65cJ1dl_epJBOT8u8m8eoHVYwRY0zdOBW2MGd2ksAqI5LyKGEUwKcGaj7WE/w320-h320/Goha%20Designs%20Thumb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I decided to create a Valentine's Day card for a friend and colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils. The patterned papers are snippets from my stash; papers I've used for the past few years for Valentine's Day projects.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5nmv6vWJJIGPEu3HML63KBRWpICIN9x-NMM2ObKan7iBvxlYXTg1Q2TWSJxUGgHax9p6ehruAN48PkILs6EP1ghdK8MCDjnJk6AQGGTiC-yigFf6WklcnwQm7a91FFJF3eY3YbNH2qfCWRW8Xm_8EUJWlGPH4_iUuGOn3emH02UtdoknXzNRXjS-27A/s1144/Donna%201_Goha%20Designs%20Gnome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1142" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5nmv6vWJJIGPEu3HML63KBRWpICIN9x-NMM2ObKan7iBvxlYXTg1Q2TWSJxUGgHax9p6ehruAN48PkILs6EP1ghdK8MCDjnJk6AQGGTiC-yigFf6WklcnwQm7a91FFJF3eY3YbNH2qfCWRW8Xm_8EUJWlGPH4_iUuGOn3emH02UtdoknXzNRXjS-27A/w449-h441/Donna%201_Goha%20Designs%20Gnome.jpg" width="449" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've added a few layers for interest, the sentiments are from the Friendship Greetings stamp set by Kat Scrappiness.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3we_QGtPsWJBg8MFvv2LGqtSM4X6g0HaLKgm5_OH0zhwWq9bdg61nS9fFwjcAUlrzzKDHj_P3EZbhIgZGCV1JzmD96eMN-egUGSx1mMsf0yjqpeDhxvAPLKqoddOjlSaEWPziARCleG0STg3hZPE2D6khpJ5y2JpTocq7ltuWx73JG8bYYKbn5efxKE/s1148/Donna%202_Goha%20Designs%20Gnome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1148" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3we_QGtPsWJBg8MFvv2LGqtSM4X6g0HaLKgm5_OH0zhwWq9bdg61nS9fFwjcAUlrzzKDHj_P3EZbhIgZGCV1JzmD96eMN-egUGSx1mMsf0yjqpeDhxvAPLKqoddOjlSaEWPziARCleG0STg3hZPE2D6khpJ5y2JpTocq7ltuWx73JG8bYYKbn5efxKE/w444-h433/Donna%202_Goha%20Designs%20Gnome.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To complete the card, I've added red enamel dots around the sentiment strips, which have been popped on craft foam for dimension. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The team and I would like to invite you to visit us at <a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Classic Design Challenge</a> and play along. There are 2 chances to win, so join us. With that, I'll say please stay healthy and until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Digi Choosday</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dream Valley</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Place to Start</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting from the Heart</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-no-190-theme-feeling.html" target="_blank">Cutie Pie Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Moments</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2024/01/20012024-challenge-33-alles-geht.html" target="_blank">Night Owls</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-9310690671625965672024-01-03T07:55:00.005-05:002024-01-03T09:13:02.744-05:00Paper Funday Challenges #61<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy Wednesday! Today begins a new challenge at <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-challenge-61-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge Blog</a> and it's the first challenge for 2024! Our challenges are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist, the twist this month is: Let's Celebrate. We also have 2 fabulous sponsors - <a href="https://angieblomdigitaldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Angie Blom Digital Designs</a> and <a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For my team project, I've used the <a href="https://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/love-you-mum-banner-winnie-sugar-sprinkles-spring-cute-printable-digital-stamp-card-making-craft-download/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Love you Mum</a> digital image and incorporated the Twist in my design; celebrating Love.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdX7Q1oL-22O-0O7Uow4-sxSjNvxIUjJSzKvwPN-jJftGvwo1u4tilybWe1hBbg7W7551BnuL4N0DV5j4nnF8cZ9CT34OJOT5Q1a2A9zFdFh4ItLsMh5nrQa8eHzH8_TakHTCWC-ZlwtrG3F19NrOykr5s8n7HiGYAJz72B3dw72RJFfI8GpQUArSvGmc/s1145/Donna_Polkadoodles%20Winner%20Sugar%20Sprinkles%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="1138" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdX7Q1oL-22O-0O7Uow4-sxSjNvxIUjJSzKvwPN-jJftGvwo1u4tilybWe1hBbg7W7551BnuL4N0DV5j4nnF8cZ9CT34OJOT5Q1a2A9zFdFh4ItLsMh5nrQa8eHzH8_TakHTCWC-ZlwtrG3F19NrOykr5s8n7HiGYAJz72B3dw72RJFfI8GpQUArSvGmc/w448-h439/Donna_Polkadoodles%20Winner%20Sugar%20Sprinkles%201.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored Winnie using my Prismacolor Pencils and the patterned papers are from an older Valentine's set by Bo Bunny.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwLtZJ2PTcJe_RTw1RRuC6dcGEge8aqdDu5BNV3ie9i1hyphenhyphen-LEcEE4kAUkHc-5oYaGtjK_aOuzSaJEqIOVfKl7apxHKFT-lE8heBSZo1m9HJqjIzT4mmiXotbJuEAYmtgs3EHv27FZ9c42YCxlgCjprSlMOK-CL3Zy2VmsIEU4TRrb9vtyNKihkbWGaaA/s1148/Donna_Polkadoodles%20Winner%20Sugar%20Sprinkles%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="1148" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwLtZJ2PTcJe_RTw1RRuC6dcGEge8aqdDu5BNV3ie9i1hyphenhyphen-LEcEE4kAUkHc-5oYaGtjK_aOuzSaJEqIOVfKl7apxHKFT-lE8heBSZo1m9HJqjIzT4mmiXotbJuEAYmtgs3EHv27FZ9c42YCxlgCjprSlMOK-CL3Zy2VmsIEU4TRrb9vtyNKihkbWGaaA/w443-h447/Donna_Polkadoodles%20Winner%20Sugar%20Sprinkles%202.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've fussy cut the focal image and placed some enamel dots to accent the design. Everything has been adhered flat to the patterned mat, the sentiment is a sticker from the same paper pack.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please stop by the challenge and join in, we would love to have you. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">P.S. I want to add the winners of our 5th Birthday Bash Challenge have been posted, if you played along in that special challenge, check <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-2023-special-5th-birthday-bash.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see if you're a winner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Challenges</a><br /></span></div><span><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday</a></span><div><span><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday" target="_blank">Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday</a></span></div><div><span><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Digi Choosday</a><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-36753920447312835272024-01-02T02:00:00.016-05:002024-01-03T08:58:54.447-05:00Inspiration Station Challenge - Snowmen and Bunnies<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday! I trust everyone had a very Happy Christmas and Joyous New Year. I'm ready to take 2024 by the horns and make it great. Today starts a new challenge month at <a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Inspiration Station Challenge</a> and we have a very peaceful scene for our inspiration prompt:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiasIQ14FAn0AQXu-oj17Np2j0niIxLkYmW9eypigLQK6K7Y4abZQCCeTAxc3x3fxoUAgHvWsHyRkP1ZOiiS1HqXFeFZdi7bCq41Tytw0GIkGUekoIlyKe8RQaGhPA806ymRvoOpSNzuYhjDOHlJkZv2xs8J_x1LMP-xzkh6MzMjAmgjHpCbd4ai9AV8/s600/yellow-full-moon-snow-mountains.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="600" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiasIQ14FAn0AQXu-oj17Np2j0niIxLkYmW9eypigLQK6K7Y4abZQCCeTAxc3x3fxoUAgHvWsHyRkP1ZOiiS1HqXFeFZdi7bCq41Tytw0GIkGUekoIlyKe8RQaGhPA806ymRvoOpSNzuYhjDOHlJkZv2xs8J_x1LMP-xzkh6MzMjAmgjHpCbd4ai9AV8/w446-h260/yellow-full-moon-snow-mountains.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I was inspired by the snowy scene, the cold air and the brightness of the moon, so for my project, I've used the Snowmen and Bunnies stamp set from Colorado Craft Company (featuring the adorable drawings of Anita Jeram) to create my card:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpOXG80WG9U_-B41EVFSsg7YE9tOe17N9GNMt6O6FwEh3c45X4ExebwyIxqHBuITpJBwvm3Z61jhErIqta0OrrX6yyv5QDo54wzTBRcp9aq_mHyqIXukOQualtMzFNymbj0MJfILXYKctA3JDeJ9Q28EjzkG5G_iIj-AZkEHbqRVTP38sEytPYlyCUbQ/s1143/Donna%201_CCC%20AJ%20Snowmen%20and%20Bunnies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1138" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpOXG80WG9U_-B41EVFSsg7YE9tOe17N9GNMt6O6FwEh3c45X4ExebwyIxqHBuITpJBwvm3Z61jhErIqta0OrrX6yyv5QDo54wzTBRcp9aq_mHyqIXukOQualtMzFNymbj0MJfILXYKctA3JDeJ9Q28EjzkG5G_iIj-AZkEHbqRVTP38sEytPYlyCUbQ/w455-h434/Donna%201_CCC%20AJ%20Snowmen%20and%20Bunnies.jpg" width="455" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored the images using my Prismacolor Pencils, then ink blended a soft circle using templated from Lavinia Stamps to highlight the scene. <span style="text-align: center;">I've kept the design fairly CAS, added some snowflake embellies and sequins for added interest. </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlsB2vRazJSrrH_UP5nCaoIDmovLrObBemYbgFbxi0fKWs-ziNtuoFKPxN8RgOApxiqcSD4zx0JZP1FB2xvL2FQd7jmAj99fOPrHP74_VcT74oZ20dVEFZEscvxDycpgHQBIK-Kq126KJHEQ5qd_JIsDF_FzZILp8CGu87KEv9VzMRqV6LqjjcrZr7Ps/s1150/Donna%202_CCC%20AJ%20Snowmen%20and%20Bunnies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1150" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlsB2vRazJSrrH_UP5nCaoIDmovLrObBemYbgFbxi0fKWs-ziNtuoFKPxN8RgOApxiqcSD4zx0JZP1FB2xvL2FQd7jmAj99fOPrHP74_VcT74oZ20dVEFZEscvxDycpgHQBIK-Kq126KJHEQ5qd_JIsDF_FzZILp8CGu87KEv9VzMRqV6LqjjcrZr7Ps/w452-h434/Donna%202_CCC%20AJ%20Snowmen%20and%20Bunnies.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We hope you'll <a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">play along with us</a>, we love seeing how the inspiration prompt inspires everyone. Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Digi Choosday</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dream Valley</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">AUD Sentiments</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Place to Start</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting From the Heart</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Time to Craft</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts Galore Encore</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Happiness</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Animals</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://friendship-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Friendship Challenge</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">If You Give a Crafter a Cookie</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pearly Sparkles</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Four Seasons Challenge</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">All Sorts</a><br /></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-80714113706294728992023-12-17T07:37:00.012-05:002023-12-17T13:39:43.123-05:00Happy Christmas Lights<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Sunday. I hope your weekend has been lovely, we've had lots of rain and high winds here in Florida so it's been a crafty and cozy weekend for me. Today's share features images and a sentiment from the "Watt's Up" Stamp Set by Jaded Blossom. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHE4ykyNkQZyjBDFYsn_rqdikk79r9W6nL69wjqg-BwyNCiyw2DB9r2YMWsZajB0hbfH8M65FZqrFlu1NZ7tzgpCv0i6tXL2l2Erib-czYus_8qLOwG_FAwFxz5um22DJWodlj1a3cqinVXcSvrDYWo47vJk-4C_OcF3Hcq_adZzoeywhKM5SvaseBbw/s1139/Christmas%20Bulbs%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="1139" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHE4ykyNkQZyjBDFYsn_rqdikk79r9W6nL69wjqg-BwyNCiyw2DB9r2YMWsZajB0hbfH8M65FZqrFlu1NZ7tzgpCv0i6tXL2l2Erib-czYus_8qLOwG_FAwFxz5um22DJWodlj1a3cqinVXcSvrDYWo47vJk-4C_OcF3Hcq_adZzoeywhKM5SvaseBbw/w460-h445/Christmas%20Bulbs%201.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored the images using my Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are from the "Miss Mary Christmas" 6x6 paper pad by Hobby Lobby. Does anyone remember Peachy Keen? I have a stamp set from Peachy Keen that's all faces; different expressions and sizes, so I decided to give the lights some character. How cheeky is the one on the left? He's winking at his sweetie! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpMOoO2cd-YFFwLx6EBWLP4c_7Y_FUFOgHPdNtuGe-vuzLnB1V-2_vVC0b1KMi-Di-0zVbpVF7huUzrDTkM0hL95BOroG3eHPgaOUtZuHGSAfMYbjeT6laOx1xXv_dYPVrTUVtjThrWbPIUjtblDBWrjKltX1MmP2-BZTU_hcnxkNlcm9a00llezoLKI/s1150/Christmas%20Bulbs%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="1146" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpMOoO2cd-YFFwLx6EBWLP4c_7Y_FUFOgHPdNtuGe-vuzLnB1V-2_vVC0b1KMi-Di-0zVbpVF7huUzrDTkM0hL95BOroG3eHPgaOUtZuHGSAfMYbjeT6laOx1xXv_dYPVrTUVtjThrWbPIUjtblDBWrjKltX1MmP2-BZTU_hcnxkNlcm9a00llezoLKI/w457-h446/Christmas%20Bulbs%202.jpg" width="457" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The images have been fussy cut and popped on craft foam, the corners of the focal mat have been punched for added interest and lastly, red sequins and Crystal Stickles has been added for extra holiday sparkle. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Christmas Eve is one week away, I hope you're ready! Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations</a> - At Christmas, my fav colors are the traditional red and green<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gem of a Challenge</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin'</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fairy and Unicorn</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daring Cardmakers</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Fingers</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Time to Craft</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Festive Friday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Through the Purple Haze</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Penny's Challenges</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div> </div><br /><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-88261978811116336672023-12-15T02:00:00.012-05:002023-12-15T08:50:18.986-05:00Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #12<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello and Happy Friday my dear crafty friends! Today begins a new challenge month at <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge</a>. The optional mood board is so Wintery and Festive and I've used the mood board for my inspiration.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyh1K-2M_47TQmDkYVIuscIB0dEGLjkaUYJiNBZqCpF4uneBrnockeVdvLB51R4raOGifBTnjZ399vzd1cxyiOH6EnOB2xsQh21d0yBXI541QYNor5cPmPCwptKyuSwCCsgLgRdwc_LV87zjUUwGulPhX0DTslZrmTBU98VnDkkqQjvUxuCwZyYbax9c4/s2000/December%202023%20Mood%20Board.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1648" data-original-width="2000" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyh1K-2M_47TQmDkYVIuscIB0dEGLjkaUYJiNBZqCpF4uneBrnockeVdvLB51R4raOGifBTnjZ399vzd1cxyiOH6EnOB2xsQh21d0yBXI541QYNor5cPmPCwptKyuSwCCsgLgRdwc_LV87zjUUwGulPhX0DTslZrmTBU98VnDkkqQjvUxuCwZyYbax9c4/w400-h330/December%202023%20Mood%20Board.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've had these dies in my stash for several seasons and both sets; the Poinsettia and Cardinal were gifted to me from a special swap buddy in the U.K. (thanks Michelle!).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichsHS-d6g2UDv_Fr6CMgQn7ZbeXJ2Y7eVms1VOnM5UUE_K4WO4g6BSdeYlp9SpeLAmxDXZk_zP3Pl_FMwFwsZb_-VzaSceX_KzBddZQ_PYeTMXzxwKVK980KM4Aw95hdHAVcHAnkMlWCdLXhxSRf46Yruqpy6IZ2__L4XjoWlNcSLh8JhZ9RU3geid4k/s1148/Donna%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="1148" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichsHS-d6g2UDv_Fr6CMgQn7ZbeXJ2Y7eVms1VOnM5UUE_K4WO4g6BSdeYlp9SpeLAmxDXZk_zP3Pl_FMwFwsZb_-VzaSceX_KzBddZQ_PYeTMXzxwKVK980KM4Aw95hdHAVcHAnkMlWCdLXhxSRf46Yruqpy6IZ2__L4XjoWlNcSLh8JhZ9RU3geid4k/w436-h431/Donna%201.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've used 3 shades of red, one being glitter card, to piece together the poinsettia and cardinal. The music sheet paper is from open stock at Hobby Lobby, the sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamp pack of pre-printed sentiment strips.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXZgLXbU6eftHytnnDvB8o5uJQJbXeLnScCWCIaMoZsCtUsV1DsbW-UhFkT7riPXv3kS4vqo6fDOlaH0-Lz5l6jSnUO1byGJ_QxMZWtUHPajVwtFbZW20zpZiaeyP4doBmm7uezshgsPwgTXUVqeEBV4IL3zf92aXGuLPiddh1hJrD9ng6pYu5WJbOVc/s1146/Donna%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1140" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXZgLXbU6eftHytnnDvB8o5uJQJbXeLnScCWCIaMoZsCtUsV1DsbW-UhFkT7riPXv3kS4vqo6fDOlaH0-Lz5l6jSnUO1byGJ_QxMZWtUHPajVwtFbZW20zpZiaeyP4doBmm7uezshgsPwgTXUVqeEBV4IL3zf92aXGuLPiddh1hJrD9ng6pYu5WJbOVc/w431-h429/Donna%202.jpg" width="431" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To finish off the design, I've added gold mirror card for the flower centers and splattered with gold Posca Paint Pen. The front poinsettia and sentiment strip have been popped on craft foam for dimension.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please stop by <a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge</a> and play along, our prize this month is the Floral Trimmings Stamp Set by Studio Katia.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://tol-nostampchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Friday No Stamp Challenge</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Crafters</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Time to Craft</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Aloha Friday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CRAFT Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">AYLI</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspiration</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cardz 4 Galz</a><br /></div><span><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/">Triple B</a><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><br /></p>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-33404375198478033982023-12-12T16:02:00.015-05:002023-12-12T18:35:08.883-05:00Kidz Reindeer<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday! We only have 13 more sleeps until the Jolly Man comes and I hope you're getting as excited as I am for his visit. I have a quick share for your today featuring an adorable little one dressed as a reindeer.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0BRFYLyYpzZAyZvVbqOjtZJkY4s5UW6ADO6LiKNuBjE7n313l9AAOnqFkvkHUzItwLc9YHjjjYaCTYyP4puu6AcldERlTWtuhjEqG-iOFs6ZVqGuA1tXbdgGh4WdeQjMIjp8S1tWxvHdj_uj13O_jruwD3k5W09SGFq_gtl9ZCvML_zjDrgxFkK9l-A/s1110/Bugaboo%20KidzReindeer%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="1110" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0BRFYLyYpzZAyZvVbqOjtZJkY4s5UW6ADO6LiKNuBjE7n313l9AAOnqFkvkHUzItwLc9YHjjjYaCTYyP4puu6AcldERlTWtuhjEqG-iOFs6ZVqGuA1tXbdgGh4WdeQjMIjp8S1tWxvHdj_uj13O_jruwD3k5W09SGFq_gtl9ZCvML_zjDrgxFkK9l-A/w448-h436/Bugaboo%20KidzReindeer%201.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The image is the Kidz Reindeer digital image from Bugaboo Stamps (now retired) and I've used my Prismacolor Pencils for coloring. The patterned papers are from the Miss Mary Christmas 6x6 paper pad purchased at Hobby Lobby and look like strips of ribbon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P22fBsPbOg6fUpnJgff1ZZLq6JHvb03CDouR6qyfAy1rVuynfJIS7inemzVUR6RWgGjifc0Y1-nAe7ijsDQIrUWs5N6sdzEoAZbcUuoDXTCYSeVt_h_qhAHVzZRThmxh8oECNrR9Ht9WIxQ8KgbXWlG5B0TfhPywtg3oag-2uA8AZZL8AIPKLh4qwHw/s1132/Bugaboo%20KidzReindeer%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1114" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P22fBsPbOg6fUpnJgff1ZZLq6JHvb03CDouR6qyfAy1rVuynfJIS7inemzVUR6RWgGjifc0Y1-nAe7ijsDQIrUWs5N6sdzEoAZbcUuoDXTCYSeVt_h_qhAHVzZRThmxh8oECNrR9Ht9WIxQ8KgbXWlG5B0TfhPywtg3oag-2uA8AZZL8AIPKLh4qwHw/w442-h443/Bugaboo%20KidzReindeer%202.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've die cut the focal image using a stitched tag die from Gina K. Designs, the glittery background banner strip was cut using a die from Kat Scrappiness and the sentiment is from a pre-stamped pack by Simon Says Stamp.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The focal tag has been popped on craft foam for dimension and Crystal Stickles were added to the Christmas lights for that much needed holiday sparkle. For the finishing touch, a small Baker's Twine Bow has been added to the tag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all I have for you today. Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Digi Choosday</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Double Trouble</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2023/12/481-double-trouble-collaboration.html" target="_blank">Use Your Stuff</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Monday Greetings</a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cutie Pie Challenge</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christmas with the Cuties</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mirtillamente</a><br /></div><a href="https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafting Challenge</a><div><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sheepski Designs</a></div><div><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Merry Little Christmas Challenge</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-63604381047514885822023-12-10T12:05:00.012-05:002023-12-10T12:55:40.401-05:00Hot Cocoa Christmas Mouse<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello and Happy Sunday Everyone, I hope your weekend has been lovely. Today I have a quick share featuring the adorable Hot Cocoa Christmas Mouse digital image from Bugaboo Stamps (now retired). </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cpL3lR5flKloC0epcWmaqzCfo82MbnKMaJJYhlR_2rb4guSNG59P0qJEBbCN7oXftM0UMa6i3dJDyvkEubDHap-WLmF590sbX7r1Pd0Nm2g7Lww7wKIlwRlRk0bUK6gCDSFXUnoNwizDOzOnigijbVNwiKfWhF8R9y0ETq3vw1zq5_a-alVjKCnCFDA/s1098/Bugaboo%20Christmas%20Mouse%20Hot%20Cocoa%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="1098" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cpL3lR5flKloC0epcWmaqzCfo82MbnKMaJJYhlR_2rb4guSNG59P0qJEBbCN7oXftM0UMa6i3dJDyvkEubDHap-WLmF590sbX7r1Pd0Nm2g7Lww7wKIlwRlRk0bUK6gCDSFXUnoNwizDOzOnigijbVNwiKfWhF8R9y0ETq3vw1zq5_a-alVjKCnCFDA/w400-h381/Bugaboo%20Christmas%20Mouse%20Hot%20Cocoa%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are from the "Mary Christmas" 6x6 paper stack, purchased at Hobby Lobby. I've die cut the focal image using a scalloped edge nesting oval die.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPK2Mn1Wp2ABDs4bra2RSURWkK6XRZ6dSKUFrNXsIa559LGk6tf9lLAwReAMc-ERM_M0_N4czW8ke0TIGISVuNwPezB1R2Z9jiOQjgu2QUhJDismHKQejJ4ck-C9n3KY2eCJap0tuZLRQfp30mvlIpXDUGfkGChpvcwl6W17i_H_p-GY8S_nUsAnKP-s/s1153/Bugaboo%20Christmas%20Mouse%20Hot%20Cocoa%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="1151" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPK2Mn1Wp2ABDs4bra2RSURWkK6XRZ6dSKUFrNXsIa559LGk6tf9lLAwReAMc-ERM_M0_N4czW8ke0TIGISVuNwPezB1R2Z9jiOQjgu2QUhJDismHKQejJ4ck-C9n3KY2eCJap0tuZLRQfp30mvlIpXDUGfkGChpvcwl6W17i_H_p-GY8S_nUsAnKP-s/w423-h425/Bugaboo%20Christmas%20Mouse%20Hot%20Cocoa%202.jpg" width="423" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The focal image has been popped up using foam pads and I've added red sequins along with Crystal Stickles (on the tiny heart and marshmallow) for that extra bit of holiday sparkle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all I have for today. Have a fabulous week, stay calm and carry on within the Christmas crowds and until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div><br /></div>**Challenges Entered:<div><a href="https://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coloring with Pencils</a></div><div><a href="https://starstampz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Star Stampz</a></div><div><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CD Sunday +</a></div><div><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Patch of Crafty Friends</a></div><div><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a></div><div><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gem of a Challenge</a></div><div><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polkadoodles</a></div><div><a href="https://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Send A Smile 4 Kids</a></div><div><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz</a></div><div><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Crafty Critter Crazies</a></div><div><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Time to Craft</a></div><div><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Place to Start</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Donna Wallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295076003259629821noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3015681036186702404.post-33786738589378038772023-12-06T02:00:00.030-05:002023-12-06T18:36:43.221-05:00Paper Funday Challenges and the Big 6-0!<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday! Today begins a new challenge month at <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a>! In addition to that, it's our 60th challenge - The Paper Funday Challenge turns 5 years old this month and the team is partying..but more on that a bit later.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The challenge theme is Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist. The Option this month is Snowman and/or Birds. I chose to go with the Twist and used the Stampendous Cling Fox Friend Stamp Set for my project. This set is an oldie but goodie, from 2015 and still going strong, truly a timeless image and still stamps beautifully.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKdUsrqIKMyT3dwbCOpiFDATlRjrtiSzDC_q2yqBmovp2W2qwTTHhIjEsXMeihKimNwUirnvAQDUnLudPpuxjR9vjpfmD5c1IbF9vppy6qNaf2aP_W4OePm94Nl1lqVnxGclBtlAgd-dpmKt4e3Iu926fmfeAe8I5wuq8wMnDRrNQAv4OhgQudr_WelY/s1138/Donna_Stampendous_Cling%20Fox%20Friend.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1135" data-original-width="1138" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKdUsrqIKMyT3dwbCOpiFDATlRjrtiSzDC_q2yqBmovp2W2qwTTHhIjEsXMeihKimNwUirnvAQDUnLudPpuxjR9vjpfmD5c1IbF9vppy6qNaf2aP_W4OePm94Nl1lqVnxGclBtlAgd-dpmKt4e3Iu926fmfeAe8I5wuq8wMnDRrNQAv4OhgQudr_WelY/w433-h430/Donna_Stampendous_Cling%20Fox%20Friend.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've kept the design simple, only using layering mats, one of which is glitter card. I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils and the sentiment is from a Cardz TV stamp set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As previously mentioned, it's The Paper Funday's 5th Birthday and the team is hosting an additional challenge this month. The theme of this special challenge is Birthday and/or Anniversary. There are 5 prizes to be won, and will be awarded to 5 randomly drawn winners from the entries, so you'll want to link up for your chance to win. You are allowed to play along in BOTH challenges at The Paper Funday this month - Yahoo!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Using the Birthday Wishing stamp and coordinating die sets from Colorado Craft Company, featuring adorable images from Anita Jeram, I've created a Birthday Card to mark this 5th Birthday milestone.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSO9E91ADsWqyoQLG_vtS_TGvoqbbNEhW9paVZbM3jLFVsQs5p7HMfwuvrsKSYIlaoukPzvwJmSVtuqUmY2LOneV_5JFftBwhzrWvyuciKBJfhVAREZemF-L4HSxxO0Cg1sNfPrFwICbUKYDhCCT0Zrm5043MInekklLt0JmuDY2iZ6nO5KMQ4E4TVZg/s1147/Donna_CCC%20AJ_Birthday%20Wishing%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1136" data-original-width="1147" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSO9E91ADsWqyoQLG_vtS_TGvoqbbNEhW9paVZbM3jLFVsQs5p7HMfwuvrsKSYIlaoukPzvwJmSVtuqUmY2LOneV_5JFftBwhzrWvyuciKBJfhVAREZemF-L4HSxxO0Cg1sNfPrFwICbUKYDhCCT0Zrm5043MInekklLt0JmuDY2iZ6nO5KMQ4E4TVZg/w451-h446/Donna_CCC%20AJ_Birthday%20Wishing%202.jpg" width="451" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've also kept this design fairly simple, allowing these adorable little critters to take center stage, look at that sweet hamster jumping for joy at the thought of a Party.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please join us at The Paper Funday Challenge this month, there are so many prizes up for grabs and it's a huge "Thanks" to everyone who support our challenge. You can find the Birthday Bash Challenge <a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-60th-challenge-5th-birthday-bash.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time, Happy Crafting!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Donna</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>**Challenges Entered - </span>The Snowman and Fox Christmas Card:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fab 'n Funky</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Male Room</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digi Choosday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Holly and Ivy Christmas </a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Outlawz Monday Greetings</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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