Joy! for Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog

It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog. This week's theme is always a favorite:  Anything Goes!  This is also New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs and I have a New Release digi to share with you today.  This is Christmas Melodies, sized to fit my card perfectly!

I colored Christmas Melodies with Copic markers, then used 2 sizes of a Spellbinders label die to create the card.  Papers and glimmer trim are from Close To My Heart.

Join us this week at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog -- it's Anything Goes!

So Sweet! -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

Happy Tuesday, everyone.  It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog, and this is also New Release week, with this being the start of the New Releases!  You'll find great inspiration at Crafty Sentiments Inspirations today-Friday, with the New Releases for sale at Crafty Sentiments Designs starting Saturday, July 8.

This week's challenge at Crafty Sentiments Blog is a favorite -- Anything Goes! I used the New Release rubber stamp, Ice Pops to create this: 

I colored 'So Sweet' rubber stamp with Copic markers, then used 2 dies from Top Dog dies to cut it out and layer it on the card base.  I found the popsicle paper -- it's digital -- at Pixel Scrapper.  The sentiments is from Spellbinders.   The card stock and glimmer trim are from Close To My Heart. 

I hope you check out all the new releases this week, and join in on our Anything Goes challenge at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog!

Vacation! for Crafty Sentiments Designs

It's Tuesday, and time for a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments challenge blog.  It's also New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs and this card is created with one of this month's rubber stamps New Releases.  The challenge this week is Anything Goes!

For the Anything Goes challenge, I created this, using the rubber stamp Hotel Resort:

I colored the Crafty Sentiments Designs Hotel Resort image with Copic markers, then fussy cut it.  The tropical card was created on my Silhouette Cameo with a design I found at the Silhouette Design Store. 

I hope you can join us this week at Crafty Sentiments Challenges for our Anything Goes challenge.  There's also a Facebook challenge that goes all month.  Check out the other new releases this week, too, on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog. 

Live Out Loud! for Crafty Sentiments Designs

It's Tuesday!  That means it's time for a new challenge on the Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog.  It's also New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  You'll find the New Releases rubber stamps in the store on Saturday, Feb. 11.  You'll see all the new releases on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog today through Friday. 

This week's challenge is Anything Goes.  The entire team is working with today's New Release, Josh - The Sound.

I stamped the rubber stamp, Josh - the Sound onto Copic blending card, then used Copic markers to color it.   The sentiment is computer generated and just seemed to fit the image.  

I cut the easel card out on my Silhouette Cameo.  I found the awesome music paper at Pixel Scrapper.  It is digital.   The music notes are from a Spellbinders Die set. The other dies used on the card are also from Spellbinders. 

I hope you enjoyed this new release and will visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog this week to see the other wonderful ones, then I hope you'll join this weeks' Anything Goes challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs. 

So Super Sweet -- for Crafty Sentiment Designs

It's Tuesday, and time for a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  I'm the hostess this week, and it's also the first day of this month's New Releases. 

The whole team used today's new release - Dragon Charlie - Having a Snooze.  Here's my take on it:

I colored rubber stamp, Dragon Charlie - Taking a Nap, with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a paint brush.  I cut the rocking card shape out on my Silhouette Cameo with a file found in the Silhouette Design Store.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye. The sentiment is from Craftin' Desert Divas. 

This week's challenge is Anything Goes.  I hope you can join us at Crafty Sentiments Designs!

Totally Awesome -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

It's Tuesday, and time for a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.  It's also day 1 of new releases at the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog, with all new releases available in the Crafty Sentiments Store beginning October 8. 

The challenge theme this week is 'Anything Goes'. Join in the fun!

This New Release stamp is 'Just Riding':

I colored the rubber stamp, Just Riding, with Copic markers.  The center step card was created with a Sizzix die and papers from Close To My Heart.  The sentiment is from Joy's Life Stamps.  A little Timeless Twine in aqua blue finishes it off.

I hope you can join in on our Anything Goes challenge this week at Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog.  We have great prizes, and I'd love to see what you make!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog -- ATG
Not Just Cards -- ATG
Sunny Day Crafts -- ATG
IDCB -- ATG
D.L. Art -- October LInky Party

I Wish You Love -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

This is day 2 of New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs.   You can find all the new releases on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog, beginning with yesterday.  All the New Release rubber stamps will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs Store on September 10. 

Today, I introduce you to rubber stamp, Isobel - Flower Pot...

I colored Isobel - Flower Pot with Copic markers.  The card base was cut out on my Silhouette Cameo with a file I found in the Silhouette Design Store.  I used dies from Top Dog Dies to cut out the colored Isobel - Flower Pot image and to back it.  Designer papers are from MHKDesigns digital papers.  The mulberry flowers are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  The sentiment is from Spellbinders Paper Arts.   The card stock and glimmer trim are from Close To My Heart.

Don't forget to check out the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog for tutorials and wonderful inspiration all month long! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

IDCB -- ATG

Not Just Cards -- ATG

D.L. Art -- September Linky Party

Sunny Day Challenge -- ATG

Capture the Moment for Crafty Sentiments Designs

It's Tuesday, and it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.  This week, the theme is the always popular, Anything Goes.  Come join the fun!

Today is also the start of New Release week at Crafty Sentiment Designs.  Check the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog each day this week to see the other wonderful new rubber stamps.  They will all be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store on September 10. 

This card was created using the New Release rubber stamp, Bella - Party Dress:

I colored Bella - Party Dress with Copic markers.  The papers on this card are from Close To My Heart.  The card base, from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons, was cut out on my Silhouette Cameo.  The mulberry flowers are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I hope you join the Anything Goes challenge this week at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog.  I'd love to see what you make, and there's great prizes to win! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

IDCB -- ATG

Not Just Cards -- ATG

D.L. Art -- September Linky Party
Sunny Day Challenge -- ATG

Have a Fintastic Day -- a New Release for Crafty Sentiments Designs

It's New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  You'll want to visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog each day starting Tuesday through Friday to see them all.  Then, head to the Crafty Sentiments Designs store on Saturday to do some shopping of the new releases! 

Today, I introduce you to the rubber stamp, 'Josh - The Catch':

I colored 'Josh - The Catch' with Copic markers, then used a Spellbinders die to cut it out and back it. The card base is a Sizzix die.  The fishing elements were cut out on my Silhouette Cameo. 

Designer papers for this card and the card stock base are from Close To My Heart.   The sentiment is from Joy's Life 'Pun in the Sun' set.  I stamped it on a cloud die from American Crafts.

This rubber stamp, 'Josh - The Catch' was pure joy to color.  I hope you enjoyed today's card and will visit the Crafty Sentiments Store to pick it up for yourself! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
IDCB -- ATG
D.L. Art -- August Linky Party
TTCRD -- ATG

The Male Room -- Sports

Pure Joy -- a New Release for Crafty Sentiments Designs

It's New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  You'll want to visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog each day starting yesterday through Friday to see them all.  Then, head to the Crafty Sentiments Designs store on Saturday to do some shopping of the new releases! 

Today, I introduce you to the rubber stamp, 'Josh - Planting':

I colored 'Josh - Planting' with Copic markers, then used 2 dies from Craftin' Desert Divas to cut it out and back it.

Designer papers for this card and the card stock base are from Close To My Heart.   The 'joy' sentiment is a die from Lil Inkers.  The paper edges are cut with dies from Paper Wishes.

This rubber stamp, 'Josh - Planting' was pure joy to color.  I hope you enjoyed today's card and will visit the Crafty Sentiments Store to pick it up for yourself! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
IDCB -- ATG
D.L. Art -- August Linky Party

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

Lemon Shortbread -- ATG

Enjoy the Magic of the Moment -- a New Release for Crafty Sentiments

It's New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  This is day 2 of 4. You can check out each day's releases on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog.

Today, I happily introduce to you 'Patsy & Gizmo - Bubble Bath'.  This is a rubber stamp, available on July 9 in the Crafty Sentiments Designs Store. 

Don't these 2 look like they are having fun?  They are definitely enjoying the moment!

I colored Patsy & Gizmo - Bubble Bath with Copic markers.  I especially had fun with the bubbles!

I found what I thought would look like a bubble background using a Spellbinders die.  The sentiment is a stamp from Whimsical Designs. The colored image is cut out with a stitched die from Lawn Fawn.  The rhinestones at the top (hopefully looking like water to the card viewer) are from Close To My Heart.

I enjoyed the magic of coloring this new rubber stamp from Crafty Sentiments Designs, and I hope you will, too!  Check out the other new releases, then do some shopping in the Crafty Sentiments Store. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Outlawz Twisted Thursday -- ATG
IDCB -- ATG
D.L. Art -- July Linky Party 
Not Just Cards -- ATG
Lemon Shortbread -- ATG

Faith - Live Out Loud

Hello, fellow crafty friends.  I have another New Release to share with you today.  I shared the first one on Wednesday.  This is Faith, from Crafty Sentiments Designs.   She is a rubber stamp.  All the new releases will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs Store on June 11.   There are New Releases being shown all week on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog.  You'll want to check it out! 

I'd like you to meet Faith - Popcorn & Juice:

I think Faith - Popcorn & Juice - is at the movie theatre, and she is having so much fun.  She's watching an adventure film, and having a big adventure herself!

I colored the rubber stamp, Faith - Popcorn & Juice with Copic markers.  I used various dies from Craftin' Desert Divas and Die-namics to construct the card.  The designer papers are retired, from Close To My Heart.  The glitter stars are also CTMH.

There's one more day of New Releases tomorrow.  Check out all the wonderful inspiration on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog, then do some shopping in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store. 

Play the Music -- Crafty Sentiments Designs New Release

Woohoo!  It's New Release time at Crafty Sentiments Designs, and this time, there is a brand new character!  I have the privilege of being able to introduce you to Faith.  You will see Faith, in several new poses and styles, all week on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog.    All the New Releases will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs Store on June 11.  I can't wait!

Today, I introduce you to Faith - Play the Music, a rubber stamp that will be found in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store:

Faith - Play the Music - she is having so much fun, dance to the music!

I colored Faith with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from Whimsical Designs.  The dies are from Paper Wishes.  Papers are from Echo Park. 

I hope you check the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog for the next few days to see the rest of the new releases.  I'll be back on Thursday with another new Faith rubber stamp. 

Rose Fairy - for Crafty Sentiments

It's Tuesday, and time for a new challenge at the Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog.  This week, our theme is Anything Goes. Yeah!  I love Anything Goes challenges!

I used a New Release -- Isobel - Rose Fairy, to create this:

I colored Isobel - Rose Fairy with Copic markers.  Papers are digital, from the Echo Park Spring kit, purchased at Snap Click Supply.  I used various sizes of a Spellbinders die set to create the card.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  The card stock base is from Close To My Heart.

Today is first day of New Releases.  To see more, visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog each day, today-Friday.  The new releases will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs Store on Saturday, May 7.

I hope you can join in on our Anything Goes Challenge this week at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog!

Cookie - Sock -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

It's new release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  This is day 3.  Today, we're featuring another new rubber stamp with Cookie the dog.  This is 'Cookie - Sock'.  This rubber stamp, and the other new releases, will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store in another couple days.  You can see all the new releases, and be inspired by the design team, by check out the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog. 

Here's 'Cookie - Sock':

I colored the rubber stamp, 'Cookie - Sock' with Copic markers.  I wanted her to be similar in color to my own dog, Sophie.  I colored the sock to match the papers I had chosen.

I made the easel card on my Silhouette Cameo, from a file I found in the Silhouette Design Store.  Here's another view so you can see the 'Woof' brad that holds it up:

Papers for this card are from Echo Park -- the Bark 12x12 Collection.  The brad and paper clip have been in my possession forever. 

There'll be another new release tomorrow, so visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog to see it!  You won't be disappointed. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenge:
Critters & Creatures Linky Party -- ATG

I Ruff You! for Crafty Sentiments Designs

There's a new challenge that starts today on the Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog, and I'm the hostess this week.  Our theme is "Pearls &/or Lace".   It's also New Release week, so visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog starting tomorrow to see this month's fabulous new releases!

Today, everyone on the team is showcasing one of the new releases for the challenge.  This is rubber stamp, Cookie Sleeping Time, and it will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store later this week. 

I colored the rubber stamp -- "Cookie - Sleeping Time" with Copic Markers.  I chose my papers first, then matched his comfy pillows and blanket to the papers.

The sentiment for this card is from Unity Stamp Company. I used a Paper Wishes die to cut it out. Papers for this card are from Echo Park  -- the Bark 12x12 Collection. The lace is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. The pearls are from my stash.

Cookie looks so comfortable sleeping on those pillows!  She's almost as spoiled as my own dog.  Almost!

I hope you can join us this week at Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog for our Lace &/or Pearls challenge.  We have great prizes, and I'd love to see what you make!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Critters and Creatures 3 -- ATG
IDCB -- ATG
D.L. Art -- April Linky Party

I {heart} You -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

This is New Release time at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Welcome to our  3 day  blog hop and release we would like you to join us by popping over to our  Design team blogs and leave a comment to be in with a chance to win a fabulous goody bag with one of our brand new stamp included. You need to go back to the inspirational blog (here) and leave your comments.

Winners will be drawn each day. The winners will be announced on Saturday on the Crafty Inspirations blog. Looking forward to seeing you all on a fun blog hop.  Today, I am the last stop on the hop.

Today's New Release is called 'Male - Just For You'.  This rubber stamp will be available in the Crafty Sentiments shop March 5, and he's adorable! 

I colored 'Male - Just for You' with Copic markers.  The card was created with Spellbinders dies and Top Dog dies.  The designer paper is from Echo Park.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.   The sentiment is a clear stamp from Close To My Heart.  

What a great 3 days of new releases!  I hope you've enjoyed the blog hop.  If you haven't had a chance to participate, please start at the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog for your chance to win!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door -- ATG

613 Avenue Create -- ATG

IDCB -- ATG

Lemon Shortbread -- ATG

Good Times -- a New Release at Crafty Sentiments

This is New Release time at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Welcome to our  3 day  blog hop and release we would like you to join us by popping over to our  Design team blogs and leave a comment to be in with a chance to win a fabulous goody bag with one of our brand new stamp included. You need to go back to the inspirational blog (here) and leave your comments.

Winners will be drawn each day. The winners will be announced on Saturday on the Crafty Inspirations blog. Looking forward to seeing you all on a fun blog hop.  After you visit me, hop on off to the very talented and lovely Patricia's blog.

Today's new release is called 'Pixie Do-Lovely Present'.  All the new rubber stamps will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Store starting on March 5.

I stamped "Pixie Do- Lovely Present" on the inside of my card, then colored them both with Copic markers.  

The card design was created on my Silhouette Cameo, with a card file from The Cutting Cafe, called Assorted Card Folds Set 2.  I used the 'Card Fold With Window' variety on this card.  Designer birthday papers on this card are from Close To My Heart.   The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. 

That's it for me, now off you go to Patricia's blog.  Come back tomorrow for another New Release, and don't forget to leave a comment on the Crafty Inspirations blog for your chance to win a prize!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- March Linky Party
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
PDE Linky Party - ATG
Not Just Cards -- ATG
IDCB -- ATG

Miss You! A New Release for Crafty Sentiments

Today is the final day of New Releases for Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Wow!  It's been quite a week!  If you haven't visited the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog to see all the fantastic new releases and what the design team has created with them, it is more than worth a gander!  The new release rubber stamps are all available in the Store beginning today!  Go shop! 

Today, I introduce you to Isobel Just Thinking...

I wanted to try some monochromatic coloring.  I used Copic markers, and stuck to browns and yellow-reds, excepts for a couple dashes of aqua on her buttons and bow.  I fussy cut the rubber stamp, Isobel Just Thinking, and mounted her on a circle that I ran through a heart embossing folder from Close To My Heart. 

I stuck to monochromatic papers, too.  They are from Close To My Heart. The sentiment is from the Craftin' Desert Divas 'Simply Said' Stamp Set. 

I hope you enjoyed this week's New Releases!  I know I did!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Creative Moments -- ATG
Fresh Brewed Designs -- ATG (Plus, I used Teal)
Inspiration Destination -- ATG
Not Just Cards -- ATG

Hedgehog Hugs & Kisses -- a Crafty Sentiments New Release

This is New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Yesterday through Saturday, you will find New Releases each day on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog.   All the new releases will be available for sale in the Crafty Sentiments Design shop on February 6.

Today's New Release is Hedgehog - My Heart.  Sweet!

I colored the rubber stamp, Hedgehog - My Heart with Copic markers, then fussy cut it out.  I cut the XOXO card shape out on my Silhouette Cameo, using a cutting file from The Cutting Cafe.  You can find the XOXO word shaped card cutting file HERE. 

Papers on this card are from Echo Park.  I used some Top Dog dies for the hearts.  The tie dye crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. 

I hope you visit the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirations blog each day this week to see the other fantastic new releases.  I'll be back on Saturday with another fun new release! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Critters and Creatures Linky Party -- ATG with an animal
Craftin'Desert Divas Linky Party -- Hearts
House of Cards -- Shaped Cards
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Valentine
Make My Monday -- Pink, Red, White
The Paper Girls Challenge -- Love/Valentines
Where the HeART is -- Love
Fab N Funky Challenges -- All Creatures Great & Small