Bee A Honey Bear

Hi Friends and Happy Wednesday!  I'm proud to announce I've joined the Rubberstamps.com Design Team, and today we're having an Instagram Hop.  Rubberstamps.com is giving away 2 Spring Release Stamp Bundles and will choose winners from the comments left along the Hop.  You can start the Hop HERE.  Winners will be announced on the 24th of April.

Today, I'm sharing the cutest Honey Bear ever, part of the Bee A Honey Bear Stamp Set from Rubberstamps.com.  I've colored the images using Prismacolor Pencils, and...if you have an electronic cutting machine, there is a FREE SVG file that coordinates with this set.  One more important detail, this set is currently on special for $9.99 US, which is a great price!

After stamping and coloring the images, I've fussy cut them and set aside to work on the background panel.  I've die cut a honeycomb pattern into the card, and ink blended another piece of card behind so the yellow would show through.  I've used 60 lb. bright white card for these panels so there wouldn't be much bulk.

The sentiment is from a Gina K. Designs stamp set, the gingham ribbon is from my stash.  The bear and honey pot have been popped on craft foam for dimension.  Lastly, I've added Crystal stickles to the bear's wings and the honey in the pot.

 

The team at Rubberstamps.com would love you to visit us and Hop along.  Rubber Stamps is giving away 2 Spring Release Stamp Bundles so you won't want to miss that.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Double D Challenges

Fab 'n Funky

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Crafty Gals Corner

I Spy With My Little Eye

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday

Coloring with Pencils

Star Stampz

Digi Choosday

Critter Crazy

Crafty Animals

October 2023 Instagram Re-Discovery Hop - Fall/Autumn

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Sunday!  Today is the Instagram Just for Fun Re-Discovery Hop!  The idea behind this fun hop is to "Shop Your Stash" and created a project based on the monthly theme.  This month, there are a whopping 40 creators participating, so there is tons of inspiration for using your hidden treasures!  The Hop starts at 11 am EST and you can start hopping HERE.

The theme this month is Fall/Harvest.  When I think of Autumn, rich colors and Gratitude instantly come to mind.  Using an image and sentiment from the "With Love and Gratitude" digital set from Graciellie Designs, I've created an Autumn Card of Gratitude.

 

I've had this image in my stash for a year or more and always forget to color it for Autumn. so this Hop was a perfect time to use it.  I've colored using Prismacolor Pencils.

The patterned papers are snippets from various 6x6 paper pads and I've die cut the focal image and sentiment using dies from the stash.  I've added Wink of Stella, gold Posca Paint Pen splatters and golden thread for accents. 

We hop you'll visit and hop along all the stops.  You can start the hop HERE. and if you would like to join us next month, please reach out to our Leader and brains behind the Hop,  Tracy @craftwithme101 on Instagram!  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna 

**Challenges Entered:

CD Sunday

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Corrosive Challenge

613 Avenue Create

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Pattie's Creations

Aloha Friday

Krafty Chicks

Craft Rocket

SSS Wed Challenge

Word Art Wednesday

Getting to Know Polka Dot Orchard Instagram Hop

Hi Crafty Friends! Today the Creative Team from Polka Dot Orchard is having a "Get to Know Us" Instagram Hop.  There is a $15 Gift Voucher Prize for digital products in the Polka Dot Orchard Shop so you'll want to join in the fun!  The Hop starts at 12 noon EST with the 1st Stop on the Hop found HERE.

For my team project, I've used the Note to Self digital image to create a cluster card.  I have loads of ephemera in my stash and thought I should use some of it.  I wasn't in the mood to create a mixed media journal page but thought the ephemera would be nice on a card.

In my mind, she is relaxing and nourishing her soul with thoughts of her past travels and dreams of future plans.  She's wearing a comfy set of Joggers, having a hot brew.  I've colored the image using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers and fussy cut the image.

I've ink blended the background panel using It's a Boy blue ink from Catherine Pooler.  I've arranged the ephemera, adhering to the panel with liquid adhesive and popped the image on foam pads for dimension.  Lastly, I've added clear and black gems for added interest.  

We hope your Hop along with us, the creative team have created some lovely projects and this is our way of introducing ourselves to you.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Creative Fingers

Pattie's Creations

SSS Wed Challenge

Word Art Wednesday

Crafty Catz

Paperbabe

TTCRD

Kat Scrappiness Ukraine Strong Instagram Hop

Hi Friends and thanks for stopping by.  Today, the team from Kat Scrappiness is hosting an Instagram Hop featuring the new Ukraine Strong Bundle.  Earlier this morning, I posted a card created using this bundle and there are lots more inspirational projects on the Kat Scrappiness Blog HERE.

Now, I am sharing my Instagram Hop project and I would like to invite you to join us for inspiration and an opportunity to win a prize from Kat Scrappiness.  You can find the Instagram Hop HERE.

My card this morning featured the flag image from the Bundle, this card features the Sunflower.  The stamps in the set are layering and very easy to line up and stamp.

Using Catherine Pooler Inks, I stamped the flowers and die cut with the matching dies.  I cut a mat and a scalloped heart from patterned paper included in the paper pack.  I created a cluster, popping the center flower on craft foam for dimension.  I stamped the sentiment from the set and cut using a sentiment strip die.

The paper has a glossy finish and is causing my lighting to reflect.  The #UkraineStrong Bundle can be purchased for $39.99 and through the month of June, all proceeds will be donated to The Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund via GlobalGiving.org.  You can find the Bundle HERE. 

Please hop with us on Instagram @katscrappiness.  My teammates and I have more inspiration for you there and we would love to see you.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Stargazer Lily by Varada Sharma Designs

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today the team at Varada Sharma Designs is hosting an Instagram Hop and there are (3) $10 Gift Vouchers up for Grabs.  You can find the Hop HERE starting at 10 AM CST (11 AM EST).

For My Hop project, I've colored the amazing and gorgeous Stargazer Lily Floral digi image.  The image is so lovely and I wanted to keep the design Sweet and Simple, so I've created a Mini Slimline Card.  This image is part of the larger Abundance of Joy Release for May 2022, which contains other great sets.

Using alcohol markers and a googled image, I've colored the flowers as close to a real example as I could get.  The focal image has been cut using a Mini Slimline Cross Stitched Die from Kat Scrappiness. 

The focal panel has been popped on craft foam for a bit of dimension and light pink gems have been added for added interest and shine.  The sentiment is included in this digital set and I love the font.

That's all I have for today, a sweet and simple card.  Please join us on Instagram for the Hop.  You may be one of the 3 Lucky Winners!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

CRAFT

Outlawz Twisted Thursday

Lil Red Wagon

Addicted to Stamps

Penny's Challenges

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Word Art Wednesday

Elliebelle's Corner

Digi Choosday

Happy Little Stampers CAS

Ally's Angels

Sweet Stampers

Varada Sharma Designs Spring Blessings Instagram Hop

Hello Friends!  We're still celebrating the Spring Blessings March 2022 Release from Varada Sharma with an Instagram Hop.  You can find the Hop HERE along with all the team inspiration projects using images from the new release.

For my design team project, I've created a Mini Slimline Card using the Mini Slimline Floral Wishes digital image from the New Release.  I also wanted to support the people and Country of the Ukraine so I've colored the image using the colors of the Ukrainian Flag.

There is a New Release Bundle containing all 6 digital files and 1 cutting file HERE.  The images in this release are gorgeous and perfect for Spring, Mother's Day or any occasion.

Please visit our Instagram Hop for all the team inspiration and hop through for your chance to win a Gift Voucher to Varada Sharma Designs.

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Color Hues Challenge

CD Sunday

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Dare 2B Artsy

Dragonfly Dreams

613 Avenue Create

Daring Cardmakers

Alphabet Challenge - In support of the Ukraine, my fav color combo is Yellow and Blue

As You See It

Creative Friday

Mod Squad

Word Art Wednesday

Not 2 Shabby "What's on Your Shelf" Digital Release and IG Hop!

Hello Everyone!  Today the Not 2 Shabby Digital Design Team is sharing loads of inspiration featuring images from the newest digital release:  What's On Your Shelf.  There's an Instagram Hop starting at 1 pm CST (2 pm EST) today so you'll definitely want to hop with us for your chance to win a Gift Voucher to the Not 2 Shabby Shop!

For my design team project, I've used the Teapot, Cup and sentiment to create a Mother's Day card.  I've used Microsoft Publisher to arrange the images so the Cup appears in front of the Teapot.  The images are in a PNG format, which means they have a transparent background, enabling you to position the images to appear they have been masked.

I've colored the images using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the designer papers are from the Recollections "Patisserie" 6x6 paper pad.  

To add additional interest, I've adhered an embossed strip of card to break up the two patterned papers, wrapped Altenew gold thread around the panel, popped the focal panel on craft foam and added enamel drops.  

I've cut the sentiment into 2 separate strips and popped those on craft foam as well.  This new release has sweet images that are perfect for Springtime and Mother's Day cards.  Please visit Not 2 Shabby's Instagram page to start the hop here:  @not_2_shabby_shop

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Aud Sentiments

Country View Challenge

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

Crafting Happiness

Pearly Sparkles

Word Art Wednesday

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday

Crafty Gals Corner

Penny's Challenges

Addicted to Stamps and More

Not 2 Shabby New Digital Release and IG Hop

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Monday!  I'm happy to announce I'm part of the Not 2 Shabby Digital Creative Team and today we're featuring a new digital release!  There's also an Instagram Hop so you'll definitely want to Hop along and comment for the opportunity to win a $25 Gift Voucher to the Not 2 Shabby Shop.  You can find the Hop HERE.

My card today features the new Stack of Pancakes Digital image and Coordinating Sentiments.  A fun  image that's also versatile, perfect for those Valentine's cards.

I've colored the image using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the papers are from the American Crafts "St. Valentine" 6x6 paper pad.  I chose to make my "syrup" a chocolate sauce....yummmm.  The sequins are from my stash and the card base is 110 lb. Neenah Solar White Classic Crest card.

I've fussy cut the focal image, tag and sentiments the popped on craft foam for that dimension I love on cards.  The strawberry, bluberries and the pat of butter are great!  Everything is included in this set and it looks so yummy.  

Please stop by the Not 2 Shabby Shop for a wide variety of stamps, craft supplies and digital images.  And don't forget the Instagram Hop!  There's a $25 Gift Voucher up for grabs:  @not_2_shabby_shop

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Dream Valley

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Use Your Stuff - Bunny eating the pancakes in Wreck It Ralph

Colouring in Scrapland

CD Sunday

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Avenue 613

Corrosive Challenge

River of Creativity

All Sorts

Di's Digi Design

Gem Of A Challenge

Polkadoodles

Creative Fingers Challenge

Kat Scrappiness January 2022 Valentine's Day Release

Hello Crafty Friends, Happy New Year!  Today my teammates and I are featuring new products for the Kat Scrappiness Valentine's Day Release.  You can see loads of inspiration on the Kat Scrappiness Blog along with an opportunity to win a Gift Voucher for shopping at the Kat Scrappiness Shop!  

And if that weren't enough...the Kat Scrappiness Team is having an Instagram Hop featuring more inspirational projects using new products from the Release.  There's a $25 Gift Voucher on offer there also and you can start the Hop by visiting  @katscrappiness on IG or searching the hashtag #KSValentinesRelease2022

Today, I'm sharing a Rainbow themed Shaker card in an A2 size, landcape orientation.

To create my card, I've used the following Kat Scrappiness Products:

• KS Spectrum of Love SL Paper Pack
• KS Hearts of Love Shaker Card Dies
• KS Lots of Smooches Sprinkles Mix
• KS XOXO Sprinkles
• KS Quokka ‘N Up Stamp Set
• KS Teflon Bone Folder

Please join us at the Kat Scrappiness Blog and Hop through the inspiration on Instagram....2 opportunities to win a $25 Gift Voucher!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Send a Smile 4 Kids

Creatalicious

Dies R Us

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

Moving Along with the Times

NBUS