Morning Glory - Varada Sharma Designs

Hello and Happy Saturday!  Today I'm sharing a card created using the new Morning Glory Digital Stamp from Varada Sharma Designs.  This image and set are part of the larger Bold Blooms Digital Release for June 2022.

I've colored the image using alcohol markers and kept the card design simply sweet, only adding a black mat before mounting the focal panel to the card base.

The focal panel and mat were cut using stitched rectangle dies from Kat Scrappiness.  The sentiment is from the same digi set and has been backed with gold thread and popped on craft foam for dimension.

I'd like to invite you to visit the Varada Sharma Shop HERE for the June 2022 release in addition to so many other wonderful images.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Alphabet Challenge

Beyond the Blue

Creative Fingers

Crafting Happiness

Friendship Challenge

NBUS

QKR Stampede

A Perfect Time to Craft

Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge

Your Scrapbook Place

Mirtillamente

Morgan's Art World

All Sorts

Crafty Calendar

Colorful Options

Watermelon Popsicle

Hi Friends!  I'm back with my second post for this busy Tuesday!  Today I'm sharing a Cool Card that's perfect for those Summer Occasions and it features the Watermelon Popsicle digital image from Not 2 Shabby.

I've colored the image using alcohol markers, fussy cut and set aside to work on the background.  I wanted a sweet and simple layout/design so I ink blended a very pale pink over the card and adhered the panel to a card base.

I received a frilly die cut in a card swap and thought it would look nice behind the image, so it's been adhered to the panel.  The sentiment and popsicle have been popped on craft foam for dimension.  Lastly, bright pink enamel dots were added for that extra bit of interest.

I love watermelon but it's still too early in the year to find a good one, I love the melons I buy at roadside stands in July.  They are the reddest and sweetest ever.  I can't wait to get a melon, chill it and eat those sweet, juicy chunks!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

TTCRD

Make My Monday

Use Your Stuff

Ally's Angels

 

Potted Geranium

Hello!  I hope you're well and enjoying Tuesday.  Today I have a quick share using the Potted Geranium digital stamp from Power Poppy.  This is a lovely image and I've kept  my design clean and simple today. 

The image has been colored using alcohol markers and the card size is 5x7.  The cardbase is 110 lb. Neenah Classic Crest Solar White card, the sentiment is included in the digital set and the focal panel has been matted with black card.

Even though the image is very detailed, it's an easy color.  I went with the traditional Geranium color of Red, I've not actually seen a Geranium in any other color but I'm sure there must be several varieties.

For the finishing touch, I've added clear droplets from Kat Scrappiness.  Thanks for stopping in today and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

TTCRD

Casology

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Get Creative

CD Sunday

INTAAS

AAA CAS Cards

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Dragonfly Dreams

Stamping Sensations

Pattie's Creations

Creative Fingers

Power Poppy Monthly Challenge

Colour Crazy Challenge - Polkadoodles

Happy Fri-YAY Crafty Friends!  Today begins a new challenge on the Colour Crazy Challenge Blog and our sponsor this week is Polkadoodles.  For my design team project, I've created a Fairy Tale card using the Winnie Belle of the Ball Fairy Tale Digital Stamp and papers from the Once Upon a Time 12x12 paper stack by DCWV.

My card measures 5.5" square, I've colored the image using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and die cut the focal image using a Fancy Scallop Die from Alina Craft.  

Since Winnie is the Belle of the Ball, I felt lots of Sparkle and Shine were appropriate.  The paper has a glittery edge, I've added Gold Wink of Stella to her Crown and gems from Kat Scrappiness.  I've also heat foiled the sentiment strip using a snippet of Thermoweb Prism foil sheet and my laminator. 

We hope you'll stop by the challenge and enter for your chance to win some Polkadoodles digital stamps.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Catz

Polkadoodles

Cardz TV

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Fridays

Paperbabe

Crafter's Cafe

A Bit More Time to Craft EXTRA

A Bit More Time to Craft

Color It Create It Show It Off

Die Cut Divas

NBUS

 

Krafty Chicks Challenge - Clean & Simple

Hello and Happy Thursday!  I'm back on the Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog with a new Guest Designer project.  The theme this week is Clean and Simple and I couldn't resist using this adorable image from Lee Holland Digital Designs.  It's the Bunny Holding Flower, which I turned into a big Gerber Daisy!

In keeping with the theme of this weeks' challenge, I kept lots of white space and colored the bunny with only shadow and light pink to highlight the ears, nose and tongue.  

For design interest, I've added a Gingham Ribbon and embossed the background panel with a Dandelion Seed Embossing Folder.

Please join the Krafty Chicks Challenge this week, we would love to see your CAS creations!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Cute Card Thursday

The Paper Shelter

Simon Says Stamp Wed. Challenge

Addicted to Stamps & More

Double D Challenges

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Polkadoodles

Crafting Happiness

Use Your Stuff

Lemon Shortbread

2 Crafty Critter Crazies

Pattie's Creations

World Wide Open DT Challenge

Crafty Animals

Live Simply...Give Generously

Hello and Happy Tuesday.  Today's make and share features a lovely floral image and alcohol marker coloring.  This gorgeous image is a digi stamp from Power Poppy; I LOVE their Florals and I couldn't resist coloring this one up for a sweet and simple card.

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, the sentiment strip is from the Tim Holtz "Small Talk" strip die cut pack and sequins from my stash.  I strayed away from patterned papers in today's project as I wanted the floral image to be the star.  I love this image, it's so versatile and wonderful for any season.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Sentiments

Digi Choosday

TTCRD

Lemon Shortbread

Outlawz Tuesday Color

Double Trouble

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Get Creative

Crafty Catz

Creative Fingers

Paperbabe

Uniko

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:

Catch the Bug Saturday Challenge

All Sorts Challenge

Crazy 4 Challenges

Pink Gem Challenges

Snarky Stampers

Lil Red Wagon

Simon Says Stamp

Cute Card Thursday

Aud Sentiments

Creatalicious Challenges

Penny's Challenges

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Emma the Skipper

Hello and happy day to you.  Today beings a new challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges with a theme of Anything Goes.  Our sponsor this week is the wonderful Fred She Said Designs.  I has the wonderful opportunity to use Emma the Skipper in my design team project.

I created an A2 size card using the pre-colored image of Emma.  This made for a quick and easy card and the sentiment was also included in this digi pack.

This is a super cute image and in this digi pack you will receive 3 versions of Emma and 4 sentiments ( jpg & png ).  

I kept it pretty simple, using 1 mat and some sequins.  I really like how this card turned out and it's perfect for a Birthday, Thinking of You, Hello or any occasion card.  

Please join us this week at Penny's Challenge, we would love to have you.  Also, please stop by my new challenge blog The Paper Funday Challenges - A Monthly Challenge for all things Paper; the theme is Anything but a Card with a Twist:  Use the color Green.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Creative Knockouts Challenge - Flossie Bumblethorpe

Hello!  I hope you're all well.  Today begins a new challenge at Creative Knockouts and the theme for this challenge is Dies and/or Punches.  We have the awesome Dr. Digi's House of Stamps as our sponsor this round.

I had a fun time using the digi stamp Flossie Bumblethorpe as the focal image on my design team project.  I have heart dies which I used to embellish the card along with a funny sentiment I typed up and printed out.

I colored Flossie with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and this card measures a 5" square.  Please join us this round at Creative Knockouts for your chance to win some fun images from our sponsor Dr. Digi House of Stamps.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Creative Knockouts - Love You 2 Pizzas

Hello and welcome back! It's time for another fun challenge at Creative Knockouts and our sponsor for the challenge this round is Imagine That Digi Stamps.  

The Theme this challenge is Anything Goes and I had the pleasure of using this sweet image titled Love You 2 Pizzas from our Sponsor Imagine That Digi Stamps.  I created a Valentine's Day card but this image would be great for any themed card.

This image set includes pre-Colored & Outline JPG & PNG images plus 2 digital papers (6"x6").  For my design team project, I chose to use the pre-colored image and one of the digital papers.   My card base is Kraft card and measures a standard A2 (4.25" x 5.5").  I added some ribbon, a bow and some red sequins for interest.  

Please join us at Creative Knockouts for a fun challenge, we would love to have you.  Also, please visit the new challenge blog The Paper Funday Challenges; a monthly challenge blog for all things Paper.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Cute Card Thursday
As You Like It
Cardz TV #80
A Perfect Time to Craft #1

Crafty Creations Challenge - Catch Your Heart

Hello, it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Creations and the sponsor for this challenge is the awesome Fred She Said Digital Images.

For my design team project, I had the honor of using the Catch Your Heart image.  This would make a sweet Valentine's Day card for the man in your life.  I did create this card with Valentine's Day in mind but this image isn't limited to that occasion; it can be used for so many other occasions.  

This card measures 5.25" square and is a top fold (tent-fold) design.  I used some digital papers I had in my stash and some Nuvo Drops in the color Silver Moondust.  I printed two images so I could have a second heart.  I fussy cut that heart and popped up on dimensionals for a 3D (decoupaged) effect.  

The sentiment is part of the image package along with a pre-colored image.  I chose the Black and White image and colored up with Spectrum Noir Alcohol markers.

I hope you'll join us at Crafty Creations for this challenge and will be inspired by the Design Teams' projects.  

Also, please visit the new challenge blog The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - For all things Paper

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Crafty Sentiments
Digi Choosday #2
Through the Craft Room Door
Lemon Shortbread

The Paper Funday Challenges - Cozy Girl

Hello everyone!  I would like to announce the new Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  It's a monthly challenge blog for all things Paper.  You are allowed 4 entries per challenge and can enter as many other challenges, in addition to Paper Funday, as you like.

The first challenge starts today and the theme is an "Anything Goes" paper project.  All projects must be created using paper.  I'm looking forward to seeing all the interesting, creative and inspiring projects.

For my design team project this month, I created a simple card featuring a digital image from LePetite Market.  This is such a sweet, cozy little lady enjoying her hot cup of tea and Good Times.  This card measures A2 (4.25" x 5.5") in a portrait orientation.  I colored her up using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and she was a fun coloring project.

I hope you'll join in our 1st Challenge and have a great time creating along with us.  We can't wait to see what you share at The Paper Funday Challenges.

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

** Challenges Entered:

Crafting By Designs

The Paper Shelter

Creative Inspirations

Digi Choosday #1

Through the Craft Room Door

Lemon Shortbread

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Puppy Girl

Hi everyone and welcome back!  It's time for a new challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges and we have a couple of awesome and generous sponsors this week:  Sparkle and Sprinkle and Scrap N Dipity.

Today, for my design team project, I've gotten away from holiday crafting and had the pleasure of using the Puppy Girl image from Sparkle and Sprinkle.  I'm adore the sentiment which came with the image.

This set contains a pre-colored image; which I've used here as well as a black and white image and the sentiment.  This is a 5" x 7", tent-fold card.  I've used some colorful designer paper I had in my stash and accented with blue sequins.  The main image and the sentiment strip are popped up with foam.

We hope you'll join us this week by entering one of your creations.  We would love to see you at Penny's!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

** Challenges Entered:

Crafting From The Heart

Muse Card Club

Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Creative Knockouts - Dog Sledding

Hello!  It's time for a new challenge at Creative Knockouts and our sponsor for this round is Imagine That Digi Stamps.  For my design team project, I had the please of using a sweet image from Imagine That Digi Stamps titled Dog Sledding and this image is perfect for our theme this challenge which is Winter Wonderland.

This image is pre-colored which made cardmaking quick and easy.  I added some die cut snowflakes for a bit of accent and, although it's almost impossible to see in the photo, I added a drop of glue and some very fine white glitter to the center of each snowflake. 

 We hope you'll pop over to the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog for some inspiration from our great team of designers and enter your creation for a chance to win a $10 voucher for Imagine That Digi Stamps.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

** Challenges Entered:

Crafting by Designs

Crafty Gals Corner
Creative Moments
That's Crafty Challenges
Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday
Cardz TV #76

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Christmas Ornaments

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving Eve!  Today begins a new challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges and our two sponsors this week are Fred She Said and Delicious Doodles.

Today my design team project was created with the Colorful Christmas Ornaments digital stamp set by Fred She Said.  These images are pre-colored which makes for a quick and easy holiday card.

I fussy cut the images and popped the middle bauble up on foam pads.  I layered a glitter card under a die cut mat of black which really made the baubles Pop!  This card is a standard A2 (4.25: x 5.5") with the holiday sentiment placed on the inside of the card.  I've added some Wink of Stella to the berries and the bling gems on the ornaments.  I can never get the Wink of Stella to show up on pictures; it adds just the right touch of sparkle to the card.

We hope you'll join us in the challenge this week and we hope to inspire you with our creations.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

** Challenges Entered:

The Paper Shelter

Digi Choosday

Through the Craft Room Door Week 20

Lemon Shortbread

Retarte 132

The Holly and the Ivy

Try Stampin on Tuesday Technique Challenge

Creatalicious Challenges - Fire Fairy

It's time for another challenge at Creatalicious Challenges and this challenge is Anything Goes with the optional twist of  Layer It Up.  Our sponsor this round is the fantastic Fabrika Fantasy.

For my design team project, I created a A6 sized, tent fold card with the Fire Fairy digistamp.  I had a wonderful time coloring this up with my Spectrum Noir Markers.  I am pleased with how she turned out.

My design team sisters and I invite you to please join us at Creatalicious Challenges with some of your designs.  We would love to see your creations and you may win some beautiful digistamps from Fabrika Fantasy.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Retarte #132

Creative Knockouts - Winter Cardinal

Hello and thanks for stopping by.  It's time for another challenge at The Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog and our sponsor for this challenge is Sweet and Sassy Stamps.  The Theme for this challenge is Thankful Thoughts.

I had the pleasure of using the Cardinal Digital Stamp for my design team project and this digi is simply wonderful.  This design would work great for holiday cards as well as a Winter Birthday, a Thank You card or a Condolence message.

I chose to create a thankful holiday card with a simple greeting.  This card measures 5" x 5" and is a tent fold style.  I colored this Cardinal with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, matted the focal image on red card and popped up with foam squares.  Lastly, I added a ribbon and called it complete.

My design team sisters and I invite you to join us at Creative Knockouts, we would love to see how you've been inspired by our projects.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Retarte #132

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Happy Days

Hello...for my second post of the day I would like to tell you about the challenge that started yesterday (17 Oct) at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges.  Our sponsors for this weeks' challenge are SheepSki Designs and Hetty Clare.

I had the pleasure of using the Happy Days digital image from Hetty Clare for my design team project this week.  I always enjoy coloring up Hetty Clare's images and this one was fun!

I've created another standard A2 sized card (4.25" x 5.5") in a landscape format and added some glitter tape from Cricut that I had in my stash.  I didn't add any other embellishments to this card, I just wanted to keep it simple this time.

I hope you will stop by the challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges this week and join in the fun for your chance to win some awesome images from our 2 sponsors.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Entered in the following challenges:
Cardz TV #69

Creative Knockouts Challenge - Boo..I Can See You

Good Morning and thanks for stopping by.  Today begins another challenge at Creative Knockouts and the sponsor for our challenge this round is All Dressed Up Stamps.  I had the pleasure of using the Boo..I See You digi stamp for my design team project this challenge and it's an adorable image!  

The theme for this challenge is Halloween, using the colors Purple, Black, Orange and Green.  I incorporated all those colors in this project and I'm thoroughly pleased with how the card turned out.

This card measures the standard A2 size (4.25" x 5.5") and is black card matted with a digital paper print I had in my stash along with a green mat for the focal image.  I inked around the image with Spiced Marmalade Distress Oxide Ink and added some sequins in the colors of purple, green and orange to finish it off.

I hope you'll join us in the challenge at Creative Knockouts for your chance to win some cute images from All Dressed Up.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Aud Sentiments #214
Little Miss Muffet Challenges
Crafting With An Attitude
Sasayaki Glitter Stamps Challenge
D.L. Art October Challenge
Brown Sugar Challenge #283

Crafty Creations Challenge - Emma in the Leaves

Hello and thanks for visiting me!  It's time for another challenge at Crafty Creations and this week the sponsor is Fred She Said Designs.

I had the pleasure of using the image Emma in the Leaves for my design team project and she was a delight to color up.

I used a Autumn digital paper for the mat and used a digital sentiment from another digital package.  I inked the edges of everything in Vintage Photo Distress Ink, added a ribbon and bow.  To finish this 5.5" x 5.5" tent fold card, I placed some card bling in opposite corners.

The cute image was a wonderful focal point and along with the Autumn themed paper, I can feel the crisp Fall air.  I really like how this project turned out.  We hope you will join us at Crafty Creations and share one of your Autumn creations.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Entered in the following challenges:
Digi Choosday ATG
Shopping Our Stash
Through the Craft Room Door
Tuesday Throwdown
Everybody Art Challenge #433
Lemon Shortbread #78
{Pin}spirational Challenges #226
Retarte #129
Unicorn Challenge #37
CardzTV #67