Lili of the Valley Under The Weather Owl

Good Sunday to All.  Today is a short post featuring a swap card I created using Lili of the Valley Under The Weather Owl.  I chose not to make it a Get Well cad but rather a general, everyday card for my swap buddy.  The image is sweet enough to be created into any type of card or project you like.

This card measures the standard A2, designer papers are from the American Crafts Everyday 6x6 paper pad, I colored the images with my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and used Glossy Accents on the raindrops for a bit of texture and dimension.  Sweet little card with some darling images (that ladybug is too cute!).

Have a great day everyone and please stop by The Paper Funday Challenges to enter the May Challenge, which will end on 31 May.  The sponsor this month is All Dressed Up Stamps.

Until Next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
Corrosive Challenge
Pink Gem Challenge
Daring Cardmakers
Polkadoodles
QKR Stampede
Colour Crazy Challenge
Creative Fingers
Cute Card Thursday
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges

Polkadoodles Barista

Hello and Happy Saturday...it's evening time here and I've finally found a minute to sit at my craft table.  It's been a fast paced day and winding down with some crafting is my definition of a perfect Saturday night (funny I wouldn't have thought that 30 years ago).

This evening I would like to share Barista from Polkadoodles.  This is a swap card I made for a dear friend in the UK and I thought this image was perfect for her because she is truly a very sweet and dear friend, even though we've never met in person.

I'm never pleased with the way I color hair but my goal this year is to learn how to color hair properly and if I never actually "get it", I'll have fun coloring any way.  

This card measures the standard A2, I colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, papers are from the Bo Bunny Kiss the Cook 6x6 paper pad, I used Kraft card as the base, added some Nuvo Glitter Drops in the color Ruby Slippers and for a final touch, accented with a Gelly Roll Sparkle Pen.  I hope you find her as sweet as I did and you find some time for yourself this weekend.

I would like to remind you of the monthly challenge at The Paper Funday Challenges.  The current challenge will end 31 May so there is plenty of time for you to enter for a chance to win a prize from the sponsor All Dressed Up Stamps.  Hope to see you there!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Pink Gem Challenges
My Time to Craft
Crafters Castle
Cardz TV
Penny Black Saturday Challenge
Crafty Catz
Polkadoodles
QKR Stampede
Colour Crazy
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges

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

Hetty Clare Bonnets and Bows - The Kiss

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today I'm sharing an A2 card featuring a digi stamp from Hetty Clare titled The Kiss.  Hetty has such great images and this one is no exception.  I originally purchased this image for a Valentine's Day card and decided to color it up again for my swap buddy.

The papers are from an American Crafts 6x6 paper pad titled Everyday; another Tuesda Morning score!  I hope you like this sweet little card which is being posted to my swap partner today.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Fab N Funky
Crafty Creations
Ellibelle Wednesday Challenge
Crafty Sentiments
Digi Choosday
Through the Craft Room Door
QKR Stampede
Cardz TV #114
Krafty Chicks

Sending Hugs

Hello and Happy Monday!  It's a beautiful day here in Florida; breezy and sunny.  I hope it's nice where you are.  Today is a quick post sharing a Gerda Steiner Digi Stamp named Sending Hugs

My card measures the standard A2 and I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  I used designer papers from a DCWV 6"x 6" paper pad titled Playful Pets Mat Stack.  I picked it up at Tuesday Morning last week - the first day they opened back up after the pandemic closing.  It felt good to get out and do a bit of shopping!

I added some Baker's Twine and Nuvo Drops to finish the card.  It's a darling image and I'm sending the card to a swap buddy.  We all need a big hug after what we've been through.  Things are slowly getting back on track and it feels good.

Until next time. Happy Crafting!

Donna

** Challenges Entered:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge

Path of Positivity

All Fun Challenges
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
Pixie's Crafty Workshop
Angie's Digital Stamps
Corrosive Challenge

Butterfly Bear

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers and to All Who Mother.  I hope your day is full of Love, Family and Flowers (or Chocolate)!

Today is a quick post featuring the Butterfly Bear by Bugaboo Stamps.  Easy and Quick color using my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  Card is the Standard A2 size.

I fussy cut the image, mounted on a die cut embossed and scalloped panel and used 2 different designer papers.  Added the sentiment which I heat embossed with Copper powder and stamped on Cloud die cuts, added some gold sequins and called this one complete.

I hope you have a wonderful week ahead and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
All Sorts
Pink Gem
Polkadoodles
QKR Stampede
Cardz TV
Colour Crazy
Creative Fingers
Cut It Up Challenges
Paper Babe Stamps

Beach Baby Jayme

Hello!  It's a beautiful Saturday here in Florida, I hope it's equally nice where you are.  Today I'm sharing another Freebie Digi Stamp from Whimsy Stamps - it's Beach Baby Jayme!

She's definitely struttin' her stuff with her Parisol and that Pose.  I colored her with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the card measures the standard A2.  I die cut around the image and popped the focal on foam pads for dimension.  I added a die cut Star and some Nuvo Crystal Drops.  The papers are from a digi pack that I purchased from Creative Fabrica some time ago.

I hope Jayme made you smile and you have a great weekend!  Until next time,  Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
All Sorts
Pink Gem Challenge
Crafters Castle
PolkaDoodle
QKR Stampede
Cardz TV
Colour Crazy Challenge
Creative Fingers
Paper Babe Stamps
Patties Creations

TP Dudley

Hello and Happy Thursday!  Today I have one of those "I couldn't resist" cards that I hope you'll find just as amusing as I did.  The image is a Freebie from Whimsy Stamps , who are so generous to provide us with these Freebies.  I will use Freebies to check out a designer, see if I like their style and if it's an easy color.  If I like the image, I always try to make a purchase to support these independent designers.  It makes me feel good to show them love and support with a small purchase.  With that being said, here's TP Dudley...isn't he adorable and of course, I took the opportunity to take a poke at the situation of the ridiculous TP Shortage....why is there a shortage anyway?

He's been colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the card measures the standard A2 size.  This card will go to one of my swap partners on Greeting Card Swap Buddies - a Facebook group full of lovely people who like to swap cards.  I've made many friends through the group, both far and near.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Cute Card Thursday
Krafty Chicks
Penny's Challenges
Southern Girls

The Paper Funday Challenges #17 - Anything Goes With Twist: Mother's Day

Hello and Happy May 2020! So glad the month of April has come and gone and we, as a society, are moving closer to living normally.  The Pandemic will soon be a memory....or at least I hope!

Today starts a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenges.  The theme this month is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of Mother's Day.  Our sponsor for this challenge is the ever popular and very sweet All Dressed Up Stamps.  For my design team project, I had the pleasure of using the Llama with Baby Image for my card.  I liked the image because I felt it could go for Mother's Day; Momma Llama carrying her Baby Llama in a basket.

This card measures the standard A2 (4.25" x 5.5"), I used 2 different designer papers I had in my stash, popped up the focal image and sentiment on foam pads for dimension and added some coordinating sequins for some bling.  The images were colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and I'm pleased with the completed card.  This image is so sweet and perfect for Mother's Day.

We hope you will join us at The Paper Funday Challenges and I wish you a great month of May.....and a very Happy Mother's Day.

Until Next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Fab N Funky Challenges

Crafty Creations
Crafty Sentiment Designs
Digi Choosday
Through the Craft Room Door
Cardz TV
Arty Divas
Lemon Shortbread

The Paper Funday Challenges - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Easter

Hello and Happy April Fool's Day...today starts a new challenge at The Paper Funday Challenges and that's no Fooling!  Our lovely sponsor this month is Hetty Clare and the theme is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of Easter.

For my design team project I was Lucky enough to use the adorable Spring Has Sprung digi stamp.  This is such a cute image and was an easy color.  I used my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and made it simple.  The card measures the standard A2 size, I used some sequins, foam pads and a few mats to create some background interest.

We hope you'll join us this month at The Paper Funday Challenges.  Crafting has been a nice outlet for me during this stressful time.  Please stay well, keep social distancing and remember...It's Safe to be at Home.

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna