Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts

Saturday, June 20, 2026

The Pick 3 Challenge #6 for Jun/July 2026

Hello Friends and Happy Saturday!  Wow, it's June 20th already and that signals a new challenge month at The Pick 3 Challenge Blog.  The premise of the challenge is to pick 3 of the 6 provided elements and create a craft project using your choices.  The element list for Challenge #6 is: 


For my project, I've chosen the Beach, Frame and Sparkle elements to create with and designed an Any Occasion card using items from my Stash.


I knew I wanted a Beach theme and knew I had plenty of items in the stash to choose from so I went shopping and found 3-D die cut framed elements, a summer/beach themed paper pad from Echo Park and Crystal Stickles in the colors Copper, Gold and Clear.


I've "painted" the Stickles on each frame and adhered the frames to the card panel.  The frames are 3-D so no extra foam pads were needed.  I cut out 2 small journal cards from the paper pad and added small gold Dazzles that resembled brads to their corners.  I've also added a bit of ink blending to the edges of the patterned papers and journal cards.  

It felt good to shop the stash and use what I have on hand, and this card came together quick and easy.  The team and I invite you to stop by the Challenge and play along.  We would love to see how you use your 3 (or more) elements. 

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna xx

**Challenges Entered:




Monday, July 1, 2024

Inspiration Station Challenge #63

Hello Friends and Happy Monday!  I hope your weekend was grand and you did something fun.  Today begins a new challenge month at The Inspiration Station Challenge blog and we have a great inspiration photo, especially for this time of year:


I was digging through my huge stash (hangs head in shame) and came across some 3-D embellishments, purchased from Hobby Lobby, and thought these would work for my team project!  


And I didn't stop there, I decided to create another fun fold design (yes, I'm on a roll with the fancy folds).  I did a search on Pinterest for fancy folds and came across this one from Creative Moments by G.  She calls it the 3 Panel Crossover Pop Up card and you can read about it HERE. 

The front panels are only adhered to the card base on the left, and when the card opens, there's a pop up inside.

There's a simple mechanism inside that pops up the journaling card as shown here:


The patterned papers and journaling card are from a 12x12 paper pad by Paper House, titled "Seas the Day"  This is such a cool design, and Creative Moments by G has a You Tube Tutorial for this card HERE.

The team and I invite you to join us at The Inspiration Station Challenge this month, we would love to see how the inspiration photo inspires you!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:










Sunday, July 5, 2020

Beach Babe Dottie

Hello!  I'm back with another make and share.  Today's card features the Beach Babe Dottie from Bugaboo Stamps.  

This card is a Slimline card, my first ever!  I usually make A2 and Square cards but received a Slimline Die Set recently and wanted to try my hand at it.  This card measures 8.5"x 3.5" and fits into a Business Size (#10) envelope perfectly.  


I colored her with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, added some Gelly Roll Sparkle Pen highlights to her hair, added some Stickles Clear Glitter Glue to her Earrings and Sandals (can't really see the glittery effect in this picture) and added sequins to polish off the project.  

This is a top (tent) folding card; I cut 2 panels for the base and glued them together at the top.  I hope you like her, Ms. Dottie celebrated the 4th of July in Style!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Friday, July 3, 2020

Deirdery's Day Off

My card for today features a digi stamp from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps titled Deirdery's Day Off.  I don't use Dr. Digi Stamps as often as I should because they are truly funny and an easy coloring project.

I figured this image was a perfect make and share on the Eve of the 4th of July Holiday Weekend.  Deirdery is certainly enjoying her day off by lounging at the beach, cocktail in hand, with a Pitcher of the cool drink to top off with.


This card measures A2 (4.25" x 5.5"), the image colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  I kept the layout simple by creating a 1 layer card; the panel die cut to give a nice border.  The only dimension is the sparkle heart gem added to accentuate the sentiment.  

Happy Summer Everyone and to those visitors from the States, Happy 4th of July!  Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Monday, May 25, 2020

Bugaboo Stella Summer Blocks

Hello and Happy Memorial Day!  Let's remember that the day actually symbolizes and take a moment to thank those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we may live in Peace and with Freedom.


Today I'm sharing a quick A2 size card featuring the ever funny Stella from Bugaoo Stamps.  This image is from the Stella Summer Blocks series  and needless to say I love Bugaboo Stamps and Stella is my Favorite Lady!


I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the paper is from a digital paper pack I received from Creative Fabrica some time ago.  I didn't layer up with too many papers; just keep it simple.  I did accent with Nuvo Crystal Drops and a white Gelly Roll Pen.  I hope you find Stella as funny as I do and you'll have a great day with family, friends and good eats.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Crafting Happiness
Always Fun Challenges
Pammie's Inky Pinkies
Incy Wincy
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge
International Art & Soul
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
Corrosive Challenge

Friday, May 22, 2020

Fried Chicken

TGIF Everyone!  I hope you are well and starting to get out and spread your wings a bit after being at home during this pandemic.  Things are starting to open up here but we are still practicing common sense and social distancing.  This weekend in the States is the weekend prior to Memorial Day, which is officially Monday, we plan to stay around home, dip in the pool and have some good eats.

Speaking of Wings and Fun in the Sun, today I have a funny card using the Fried Chicken digi stamp from Bugaboo Stamps.  I cannot say it enough, I love Bugaboo Stamps and have several.  When I saw this Chicken I had to have it!



The card measures A2 and has been colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  The papers are from the Pink & Main Summer Splash 6x6 paper pad.  This will be me this weekend, sitting around the pool with a cool drink and getting "fried".....well not too fried...and not THAT kind of fried....the sun kind....I really take this Florida Sun seriously.

Have a wonderful weekend, stay safe, have fun and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Crafty Catz
Polkadoodle
QKR Stampede
Cardz TV
Colour Crazy
Creative Fingers #186
Pattie's Creations
Cute Card Thursday
Aud Sentiments
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

The Paper Funday Challenges - Anything Goes with Optional St. Patrick's Day

Hello and Happy 1st Wednesday of the new month.  That means a new challenge has started at The Paper Funday Challenges.  The theme this month is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of St. Patrick's Day.  Out wonderful sponsor this month is the talented Jan's Digi Stamps and I was so excited to work with Beach Friends for my design team project. 

This stamp set is so reasonably priced for all the elements it contains.  This stamp set contains 6 color drawings, 6 Black and White drawings and 3 sentiments.  And these ladies are so fun!


My card measures 5" square and I didn't use any layers; I just colored the focal panel and adhered directly to my card base.  I also used one of the sentiments included in the set and put it all together in Publisher so the sentiment and images would print out as one.  I colored using my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and added some glitter here and there with my Gelly Roll Pen as well as adding Black Polka Dots with the Gelly Roll Glaze pen to one of the beach bags. 

I had a great time coloring this one up; I just zoned out and relaxed while coloring.  That's why I love to color...to me, it's so relaxing.

We hope you will join us this month at The Paper Funday Challenges.  We would love to have you and we hope to inspire you with our projects. 

Until next time,  Happy Crafting!

Donna

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Cardz 4 Galz Challenge - Weather Conditions

Hello and Happy Valentine's Day!  I wish you a day filled with love and good chocolate :)

A new challenge starts today at Cardz 4 Galz and the theme for this round is Weather Conditions.  I had to give this theme some thought.  I didn't want to create anything with a winter theme (most of us are over Winter!) and I don't have any stamp sets specifically for weather conditions then it came to me.....a Summer Beach Day with the weather being clear, hot and breezy!

Mr. Alligator is chillin' in his hammock, enjoying the sea breezes and a gorgeous, clear, sunny day!  This card measures a standard A2 and all images are Cricut cuts.  I've added some faux pearls and gold Stickles for accents and called it complete.  Are you dreaming of that summer day?  It will soon be here!

Please join us at Cardz 4 Galz and please remember to visit the new challenge blog The Paper Funday Challenges and try your luck at winning.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

It's Birthday Time

Today I'm sharing these adorable digital images I recently purchased from Bugaboo Stamps.  I created Birthday cards and I do believe the lady in the bikini is my favorite!

I downloaded the digis from Bugaboo and uploaded to Cricut Design Space.  I then used the Cricut to print and cut the images.  I added color to the images with colored pencil and used mineral spirits to blend the color.

I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink in Salty Ocean to color the mat under the Beach Lady, used a polka dot patterned paper for the cake and ran 2 different pieces of cardstock through my Cuddlebug using 2 different embossing folders for the coffee cup.  I mounted everything on card bases that measures 4.5" x 5:5"; a standard A2 size card.

I'm pleased with how they turned out - they were a fun project.




I support the following Challenges:  Always Happy Birthday, crafty Cardmakers Challenge #211: No Patterned Paper, Creative Knockouts Challenge #245 Humorous

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Excited About My New Endeavor

Hello and allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Donna and I live in Central Florida, married to a Veteran of the Armed Forces and we have grown children.  I have always crafted in one form or another for as long as I can remember.  I knit, crochet; I've dabbled in glass arts, mosaics and most recently I've fallen in love with paper crafting and Mixed Media.  

Thanks for stopping in for a read and a look 'round.  This is something new for me and I'm excited about the opportunities I hope to generate with my blog and my Etsy Shoppe.  I plan to update this blog at least twice a week with projects, tutorials, product reviews and plenty of pictures.  

I have recently re-opened my Etsy Shoppe, which can be found here:  Divinity Designs by Donna  Please stop by and take a look at my latest additions.  I'm adding items slowly and hope to have everything listed by week end.  

In the meantime, here is a little note card I created for fun.  It represents how I'm feeling at this very moment:  Let's Chill.  This notecard is an A2 size; measuring 5.5" x 4.25".  I used watercolor pencils to color in the stamped images and created a little beach scene.  I'm dreaming of summer, swimming and just laying in a hammock!  


I'm looking forward to the next post and until then, stay safe and be kind.

Donna

** I support the following card challenges:  Crafty Cardmakers Card Challenge #209 - Water, CardzTV Anything Goes Challenge #42