Make a Wish -- for Imagine That! Digistamp

Happy Thursday, everyone!  Today is a big, big day for me.  I had a PET scan yesterday and today I find out the results.  I've been doing a lot of wishing and even more praying.  Please, Lord, let that cancer still be in remission!

I'm also making birthday wishes today for Imagine That! Digistamp for some Thursday inspiration. I have 2 good friends celebrating birthdays this week, and one of them got this card for their special day. 

Isn't that a yummy looking birthday cake?  Makes you want to celebrate, doesn't it?  I used a pre-colored image from the Make a Wish KD kit and cut it out on my Cricut Explore. 

Make a Wish KD Kit

There is incredible value in this kit -- lots of images, bingo cards, sentiments, and papers!  Check out all the goodness!

The Kraft tag and large scalloped edge card were cut out on my Silhouette.  Papers from this card were found in the Make a Wish KD Kit.  The sentiment is also part of the kit.  The white shimmer trim and fibers are from Close To My Heart. 

Have you joined in on the monthly challenge at the Imagine That! Creative Playground?  There's a great set this month, perfect for spring projects that can be yours.  Just use an Imagine That! Digistamp image. The challenge goes all month, so come link up!  Check out the fun and informative Imagine That! Digistamp Facebook Group, too. 

Whooo Loves You? for Imagine That! Digistamp

It's Thursday, and it's time for some inspiration on the Imagine That! Digistamp blog.  It's also my 5th chemotherapy treatment day (out of 6 -- getting close!).  There have been some adorable Valentine's Day sets released recently in the Imagine That! Digistamp store.  You can find them here. I used one of the new sets, and one of the new digi paper packs to create a treat bag to fill with some chocolates to take to the chemo nurses today:

This delightful treat bag, cut out on my Silhouette Cameo, uses the Owl Always Love You digital stamp set.   This is the pre-colored male owl from the set.  The fun hearts paper behind him is from the Tweet on You digital paper set.

I've been trying to use my Cricut Explore more.  I've figured out how to upload JPEG's and PNG's into the machine, then use the print and cut feature.  I did that to cut out the owl and branch he's sitting on. 

Imagine That! Digistamp products used:

Owl Always Love You

Tweet on You Digital Papers

Check out the rest of the great inspiration on the Imagine That! Digistamp blog today.  Don't forget about the monthly challenge going on.  If you use an Imagine That! Digistamp image, you can win an awesome frog image!  It's perfect for Valentine's Day, weddings, sweethearts, spring, etc. There's also an awesome Imagine That! Digistamp Facebook group to check out.  There, you'll find freebies, more inspiration, notices of sales, and some great friendships!

I Wuff You -- for Path of Positivity

It's the first Monday of the month, and it's time for a new challenge at The Path of Positivity Challenge Blog. This month's optional theme is "An Expression of Love". The challenge runs until March 5th.  Link up any inspirational piece!

One of our guest sponsors this month is Imagine That! Digistamp.  I used the Puppy Love digital stamp set to follow this month's Expression of Love theme and created this:

I used a preprinted image from the Imagine That! Digistamp's Puppy Love set, and used my Cricut Explore to cut it out.  The card base, with the paw print border, was cut out on my Silhouette Cameo.  The Heart paper is also from Imagine That! Digistamp.  The sentiment comes with the Puppy Love digital stamp set.

Every pet owner needs a Valentine's Day card from their pet.  My husband will get this one from our Golden Retriever, Sophie.  She loves him almost as much as she loves her peanut butter treats!  It is truly an expression of love.

I hope you join in the Expression of Love challenge this month at The Path of Positivity.  We have great sponsors and prizes, it's a super easy theme to follow with this month having Valentine's Day in it, and I'd love to see what you make!

Winter Fun! for Imagine That! Digistamp

Happy Saturday, everyone!  In case you haven't heard my wonderful news, I had a PET scan last Friday.  My Lymphoma is in total remission!  I had Chemo again on Thursday, and I have 2 more treatments to go, but I'm going to make it through these treatments, and I'm going to BEAT THIS CANCER!  I have so appreciated all your prayers and well wishes.

Today, it's time for some mid-month inspiration on the Imagine That! Digistamp blog. It's a monthly link up with an Anything Goes theme.  You have until February 4th to enter this month's link up.  If you use an Imagine That! Digistamp product, you will get this month's featured product, Lorie's Seeds of Love, for free.  She's adorable!

Since it's very much Winter here in Wisconsin, I went with a little Winter Fun project for this month's link up:

I used the adorable Dog Sledding digital stamp set to create this card.  This is one of the pre-colored images from the Dog Sledding set. The sentiment is also from the Dog Sledding set.  The snowflake designer paper in the background, found in the Imagine That! Digistamp Store,  is from the Merry & Bright digital paper collection. 

Dog Sledding digital stamp set

Merry & Bright digi papers

I cut the scalloped card base out on my Cricut Explore, ran the Hot Off the Press Snowflake dies through my Big Shot, and wrapped the card up with a bit of Timeless Twine to finish it off.  Winter fun, indeed!

I hope you join our link up party this month at Imagine That! Digistamp.  Use one of our images so you can get the delightful freebie!  Visit the blog throughout the week for tons of great inspiration for this very talented design team!  Check out the Imagine That! Digistamp Facebook group for even more inspiration, freebies, contests and FUN!

Love This -- for The East Wind

It's Friday, and there are is a wonderful New Release at The East Wind.   This is Aurora 'Hibiscus'.  

I colored Aurora 'Hibiscus' with Copic markers, then used dies from Craftin' Desert Divas to cut her out and layer the image.

Papers are from Graphic 45.  The heart patterned ribbon is from Webster's Pages.  I cut out the hearts on my Cricut Explore.  The sentiment is a stamp from Close To My Heart. 

Check out the other fantastic images available in The East Wind Etsy Shop.   There will be some other wonderful examples with Aurora 'Hibiscus' found in The East Wind Facebook group today.   Check it all out!

Please follow me HERE on Instagram. 

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

Off to the Ball -- for Crafty Sentiments

It's Tuesday, and we're starting a new challenge today at the Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog.   This week, our theme is a favorite -- Anything Goes!  

I've been wanting to color up this adorable image for a long time, and I finally got the chance.  

This Crafty Sentiments Designs rubber stamp is Off to the Ball.  I colored her with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils. 

The card design was cut out on my Cricut Explore.  The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

I hope you join us this week at Crafty Sentiments Challenges for our "Anything Goes" theme. I'd love to see what you make!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Ave 613 Create - ATG or Add Pink
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge -- Ribbons and Bows
Unicorn Challenge Blog -- think pink

Festive Christmas -- for Digi Choosday

It's Tuesday, and time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday. Our challenge theme for the next 2 weeks is ribbon and lace -- two of my favorite embellishments!  I used the Work & Play 5, Festive Hollybobs Digital Craft Download collection.  You can get the Presents image individually here.  The papers and sentiment are from the same collection.  She is colored with Copic markers, and ready to wrap those Christmas presents.  Now, if only I was as organized!

I cut the shaped card out on my Cricut Explore.  I used a Spellbinder die to cut out the darling image.  The ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  The lace is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

Our 'Monochromatic' challenge goes on for another week yet, so don't forget to enter here.

Check out today's discount code, but hurry, it's only good for 24 hours!

Once you buy all your new goodies, join the challenges, and find us on Facebook at DigiChoosday Crafting at Polkadoodles group.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Craft-Dee Bowz -- ATG with a Handmade Bow
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
AUD Sentiments -- ATG with a sentiment
D.L. Art -- Sept. Linky Party
Crafting From the Heart -- ATG
Stars Stampz -- Pretty Princesses

Beautiful like me -- for The East Wind

It's Friday, and that means there is a New Release at The East Wind today.  This is ALWAYS a good thing!  This month's releases are all so fantastic! It's going to be a particularly exciting month!  Today's release is called "Her Story".  Here she is...

I colored "Her Story" with Copic markers.  The sentiment was found at Pixel Scrapper. It is by Marisa Lerin.  I used Spellbinders dies to cut out both the image and the sentiment.  The card shape was cut out on the Cricut Explore. Papers and glitter trim are from Close To My Heart.

Come check out The East Wind's Facebook page to see what other designers have done with this image, plus there are contests, tons of inspiration, chances to chat with Unky herself, and lots of fun!

I'd love it if you would follow me on Instagram.

I Like U -- for The East Wind

It's Friday, and New Release Day at The East Wind.  LOVE my Fridays! Today's new release features the character, Lucy Loo.  She always has attitude, and today is no exception.  Here is Lucy Loo 'Hair'.  Oh yeah!

I colored Lucy Loo 'Hair' with Copic markers.  She's so sassy, it just had to have some wild highlights in it.  

I cut the card out on my Cricut Explore.  The sentiment, card stock, and glimmer trim are from Close To My Heart.  I stamped the sentiment on a piece of Polkadoodles digi paper, and cut it out with a die cut tag from Paper Wishes.  The twine is from Timeless Twine. The Snow Palace Sequins are from Craftin' Desert Divas. 

Check out the East Wind Facebook Group for some other great examples using this digi stamp.  Or, just buy it yourself in the East Wind Etsy Shop.  It's so fun! 

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

4 Crafty Chicks -- Funky Colored Hair

Crafting with an Attitude -- ATG

Crafty Girls Creations -- ATG

Through the Craft Room Door -- ATG

D.L. Art -- August Linky Party

Kit and Clowder FB challenge-- monthly technique class challenge 

Birthday Wishes

I have the good fortune of posting today for 3 Girl JAM.  It's always great fun to make something where I can showcase my favorite ribbons, lace, or jute products.  Today, it's all about crinkle ribbon.

I've been participating in The Outlawz Progressive Challenge each month this year.  I used the delightful free image sent me for today's card. This image is by Make It Crafty. If you haven't discovered Make It Crafty yet, you should.  I LOVE their images and tutorials.  Great stuff!

She's called "Wishful Asha," and I colored her with Copic markers. The card and sentiment tag were cut out on my Cricut Explore, using papers from Close To My Heart.  I wanted the image to really pop.  That's where the 3 Girl JAM ribbon came into play.  I used the blue from the Red, White, and Blue Bundle and, with 2-sided tape behind my image, pleated the ribbon all the way around the square to frame  it.  Last, but not least, there are 3 enamel dots from my stash.

There will be a new challenge starting Saturday on the 3 Girl JAM Challenge blog.  Stop by to check it out.

Do you want to buy some fantastic ribbon for yourself?  Use discount code JO10 at checkout for 10% off your entire order. Use code AUGUST to get the Caribbean Splash bundle for $1 with any purchase for a few more days. There will be a new special of the month starting September 1.  Check the 3 Girl JAM blog for details!  Whoop!

I'd like to enter this in the following Challenges:
The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge -- August
D.L. Art -- August Linky party
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

Well, Check You Out. For IDCB

It's Wednesday, and time for a new challenge at Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog (IDCB). Our theme, every week, is Anything Goes.  Easy peasy!

This week, one of our sponsors is Gerda Steiner Designs.  I just love Gerda Steiner's adorable animal images, and work with them every chance I get!  Today's image is no exception!

This digi stamp is Nerdy Kitten.  I colored the image with Derwent Inktense pencils on watercolor paper. The sentiment is from Unity Stamp Co.  

Papers on this card are from Close To My Heart.  The crinkle ribbon is 3 Girl JAM. The small twine bow is made with Timeless Twine.  I cut the tag out on my Cricut Explore.

Join us this week at IDCB.  Link up anything you make, I'd love to see what it is!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
LunaGirl Moonbeams -- Animals
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Hiding in My Craftroom -- Back to School
Brown Sugar Challenge -- school
Kitty Bee Designs Challenge -- school
Gerda Steiner -- share your work
The Paper Shelter -- Back to School
Crafty Creations Challenges -- Back to School
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge -- Back to School

You're Pretty Awesome! - for The Cutting Cafe

It's Inspiration Time at The Cutting Cafe.  This time, we're showcasing Elisha Jean and Friends, and Elena Jean and Friends.  These are all printable sets.

I'd like to introduce you to Rose B. - part of the Big Girls Elena Jean and Friends set.

Rose B. is big! She prints out at nearly 6 inches.  I colored her with Copic markers, then fussy cut her.  I cut her layered dress out with My Silhouette, using the SVG cutting files that come with the set.  The tag was made using my Cricut Explore. The sentiment tag was also cut out on my Cricut.  The sentiment is a stamp from Close To My Heart.  The crinkle ribbon on the tag is from 3 Girl JAM.  All other embellishments were found in my stash.

Visit the Cutting Cafe blog Aug. 21 or after, leave a comment on the inspiration post, and you could win 3 sets of your choice!  Enjoy all the great projects from the talented design team while you're there.  You won't be disappointed!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenge:
D.L. Art -- August Linky  Challenge

Life & Taking Chances - for Path of Positivity

It's time for some mid-month inspiration over on the Path of Positivity Challenge blog.  This month's theme is "opportunity".  To me, that means making the most of life, being adventurous, and taking a few chances.  That's what today's card is all about...

One of our sponsor's this month is Oddball Art Company.  This was my first ever Oddball Art image. What have I been waiting for?  This is Penelope #3 by Lizzy Love.  I colored her with Copic markers.  The sentiment was created with me in mind by Lisa Decosse of Decosse's Dynamite Doodles. Thank you, Lisa!

Additional supplies:
Card design is cut out on my Cricut Explore.
Designer papers - Echo Park
Ribbon -- Close To My Heart.
Cutting dies -- Die-namics

Join us for our "opportunity" challenge at Path of Positivity Challenge.  It goes for the rest of the month.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenge:
Oddball Art ATG FB Challenge

Life is Good!

I had a little spare time today, so I made a card for the Gerda Steiner Progressive Challenge.

This image, Snoozing Puppy and Mouse, can be found in the Gerda Steiner Designs store.   I colored the image with Copic markers, and computer generated the sentiment.

The card design was cut out on my Cricut Explore.  Papers are from American Crafts. Heart shaped dies are from Die-namics.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Gerda Steiner Designs -- August progressive challenge
D.L. Art -- August Linky party
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Cut It Up Challenges -- Animals
Lunagirl Moonbeams -- Animals
Quick Quotes challenge - repeating patterns

Happy Birthday, The East Wind Style

It's Tuesday, so that means it's New Release Day.  Today's image has to be a fun one with the title, "Ha, Ha, Ha".  She's bursting with enthusiasm!

Maybe I should have titled this blog post, "hold on to your hat".  She's jumping so high, that's exactly what she's having to do.  I colored "Ha, Ha, Ha" with Copic markers, then fussy cut her out.

The card was created using my Cricut Explore and the Cricut Design Space software.  All papers and the sentiment stamps are from Close To My Heart.  The sequins are from Craftin' Desert Divas. 

Check out the other new releases, and tons more fun and inspiration in the Facebook group, The East Wind. 

Flowers from Ellie -- for DigiStamps4Joy

It's July 1st, so that means it's time for a new challenge at DigiStamps4Joy.  This month's theme is always a favorite -- Anything Goes!

I've had this adorable image in my collection for a long time, and I found the perfect reason to use it:

This is DigiStamps4Joy image, Ellie's Flowers.  I colored Ellie with Copic markers, then used a Spellbinders die to cut her out.  

The box was cut out on my Cricut Explore, using the Close To My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge. The flowered ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Join us this month at DigiStamps4Joy for our Anything Goes Challenge.  You have all month!

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Enjoy! - a new challenge at 3 Girl JAM

It's time for this month's challenge at 3 Girl JAM. Again this month, it's "Anything Goes with Ribbon."

I've been trying to enter Gerda Steiner's progressive challenge each month.  I find her images so delightful!  I used her image and combined it with some of my favorite 3 Girl JAM!

I used the lilac color from the Diagonal Striped Ribbon Bundle on this box.  The box was cut out on my Cricut Explore, using the Close To My Heart Cricut Artiste cartridge. 

This Gerda Steiner digi is called "Watermelon Kid."  I colored him with Copic markers, then used a Spellbinder die to cut him out.  The sentiment was cut out with another die. The sentiment is from Hot Off the Press -- Tiny Words and Phrases.

The 3 Girl JAM Challenge goes from today until July 31.  Link up your "Anything Goes With Ribbon" projects all month long.  I'd love to see what you make!

I'm entering this in:

GSD Progressive Challenge -- June/July

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Patriotic Hearts -- for QKR Stampede

It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede.  With Independence Day just around the corner here in the U.S., and Canada Day happening even sooner, this week we're going with a patriotic theme.  Show us your country's colors!

I love the U.S.A., and I'm showing my patriotism with this card:

QKR Stampede has rubber stamps and digis for any occasion, including July 4.  I used Patriotic Heart (digi23006) on this card, changing the color of the stamp using Picmonkey, printing it 3 times, and using a heart-shaped punch from Creative Memories to cut them out.  The chevron background was cut out on my Cricut Explore and mounted on an A2 size card base.  All papers are from Close To My Heart. 

Please join us this week at QKR Stampede for our Patriotic challenge.  I'd love to see what you make!

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Sweet Like You -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

Happy Saturday, everyone!  Today is day 2 of the New Little Polly releases at Crafty Sentiments Designs. Today's little sweetheart, Little Polly -- I Love Cupcakes, seemed perfect for a birthday themed project:

I colored Little Polly -- I love Cupcakes with Copic markers.  Here's a close look...

I cut her out with 2 different sizes of Spellbinders circle dies.  The birthday sentiment is from Get Inky! Stamps.  The cupcake box was cut out on my Cricut Explore, using the Sweet Treat Boxes cartridge. 

Please visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog to see more great ideas of how to use this awesome new rubber stamp!

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Little Polly -- a New Release for Crafty Sentiments

Crafty Sentiments Designs is having a big New Release the next few days.  I'll have 3 different project to share over the next several days.  You'll love these adorable rubber stamps!  They are all from the "Little Polly" release. Today, I'd like to introduce you to Little Polly -- Dear Friend.

Sweet Little Polly -- Dear Friend is colored with Copic markers, then mounted on a decorative treat box. The treat box was cut out on my Cricut Explore, using the Close To My Heart Artiste cartridge.  

All papers and sequins are also from Close To My Heart.  The tie dye ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. 

My first blog got hacked a week ago.  It took a few days to get up and going again, and this one is still obviously very much under construction.  One of the posts I missed was for the Crafty Sentiments Challenge blog. The theme of the challenge this week is "Anything Goes."  Here's my card...

This card uses the Crafty Sentiments Designs rubber stamp, Annabel -- Mermaid's Hair.   She was colored with Copic markers. Every mermaid should have 2-toned hair! The ocean creature embellishments are from Close To My Heart.  The tag is a die cut, and the sentiment is computer generated.  I used a Close To My Heart scalloped edge border punch, and some luscious Timeless Twine.  I hope you join us this week for our "Anything Goes" challenge.  You have until Monday evening!

Please check out the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog for more great ideas of how to use today's new release -- Little Polly - Dear Friend! 

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