Back to School -- for Lacy Sunshine

I'm very excited to announce that I'm on the Lacy Sunshine Challenge blog team!  Today is my first post.  I love Lacy Sunshine images, so this will be a super adventure for me!

The theme this fortnight is "Back to School".  In the small town where I live, the kids start back Sept. 1, so we are right on schedule with this challenge!

This Lacy Sunshine image is Zoe Back to School.  I colored her with Copic markers.  She is ready for whatever her teachers throw her way!

I used Sangria papers from Close To My Heart to make the bookmark, and dies from Paper Wishes and Craftin' Desert Divas.  The enamel dots are from My Mind's Eye.  The fibers are CTMH.  The sentiment is a stamp of the week from Unity Stamp Company. Feathers are from my stash. 

Please join us the next 2 weeks for our 'Back to School' challenge at Lacy Sunshine Challenges.  I'd love to see what you make!

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

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

The Stamping Boutique -- Back to School

Art by Miran Challenge -- ATG

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge -- back to school

Crafter's Cafe Blog Challenge -- back to school

The Sisterhood of Crafters -- School Time

Sweet Stampin' Challenge -- Back to School (sentiment is stamped)

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

So Very Blessed -- for Snapdragon Snippets

Crafty greeting, friends!  I am posting today for Snapdragon Snippets.  I recently had lunch with 2 of my best friends, and made a couple of these gift bags for a "little something" to share with them.  

This heart window tall tote, found in the Silhouette Design Store, and in the Snapdragon Snippets Store is the perfect size for a few goodies.  I filled this one with chocolates - and love. 

Papers for this bag are from My Mind's Eye - the Nostalgia Collection. The sentiment is a Close To My Heart stamp. The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

A reminder that I have an SVG Attic gift certificate I am giving away.  Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win.  To increase your chances, also comment on my post from the blog hop with 3 Girl JAM, and my last guest design post on August 12.  Please become a follower.  Thanks, and good luck!

Check out the Snapdragon Snippets blog for lots of inspiration. For even more inspiration, join the Snapdragon Snippets Creative Garden Fan Page. 

Just so Cool -- for IDCB

Another week has gone by, so that means it's time for another challenge at Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog (IDCB), where our theme is always Anything Goes!

We have great sponsors, week after week!  This week, All Dressed Up is one of our sponsors.  I had so much fun with this!

This image is "Just so Cool", and can be found in the All Dressed Up Stamps Etsy Store. She is rockin' to her iPod!  I colored her with Copic markers.

All those great dies I used are new, from Craftin' Desert Divas. They are the Fancy Frames Dies.  The papers used on this card are from Close To My Heart.  The buttons are from my stash.  I used a We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper on this also.

Join us this week at Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Link up anything and everything.  I'd love to see what you make!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
All Dressed Up -- ATG with a Dressy Image
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
D.L. Art -- August Linky Party
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Crafting From The Heart -- ATG
Eureka Stamps -- Button, Button

Run, Skip, Jump - for Crafty Sentiments Challenge

It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs. This week, our theme is "bookmark".  We're going outside the typical card theme.  I used a back-to-school theme on this one.

This Crafty Sentiments Designs rubber stamps is "School Book." 

I colored School Book with Copic markers, then cut her out with a Craftin Desert Divas Tag Essentials Cutting Die. 

Papers, washi tape stamps, ribbon, and sentiment stamp for this bookmark are from Close To My Heart. The other tag dies are from Paper Wishes.  Feathers are from my stash. 

I had a great time making this bookmark.  I hope you join us for our Crafty Sentiments Bookmark challenge. You'll have 2 weeks to enter.  Have fun!

Best Friends are Magic! for Digi Choosday

It's Tuesday, it's Tuesday! It's Digi Choosday!  This is turning into my favorite day of the week.  I am having so much fun with Polkadoodle images, papers, and embellishments!

This week, our Digi Choosday challenge theme is "Two Patterned Papers". The rules are to use 2, but I snuck in 3, printing my sentiment on a patterned paper, also.

This image is Polkadoodle's Serenity Stardust.  Isn't she beautiful?  She's available as an individual download or as part of the wonderful Serenity Fairy Wishes Digital Craft Download.  All the papers, and the wonderful sentiment are from the same Serenity Fairy Wishes Collection.

The Pop out card can be found in the Silhouette Design Store.  Here's another angle of it.

The flowers, from Wild Orchid Crafts, were purchased at Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

You can still join the All About Men challenge for another week.  The Two Patterned Papers challenge will run for 2 weeks.  Please join us!  And, don't forget to check out the code, available for 24 hours only, on the Digi Choosday site.  Great discounts every week!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Whoopsie Daisy Challenge -- Make It Girlie
Stamp and Create -- For the Girls
MarkerPop - ATG with Copic Markers
Cutie Pie Challenge -- must be cute
D.L. art -- August Linky party
Crafting from the Heart -- ATG
Craftin' Desert Divas -- Photo Inspiration
AUD Sentiments -- Fairy and a sentiment

Bell Ringer -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

This is New Release time at Crafty Sentiments Designs. This month, it is all Christmas releases, and every single one of them is a "have-to-have".  You can view them all at the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog.  

Today, I had the pleasure of working with this cute "Josh - Bell Ringer" rubber stamp.

I colored the "Josh -Bell Ringer" image with Copic markers, then fussy cut him out.  He was mounted on an ornament shape that I designed using Spellbinders dies.  The small, ornate ornament is a die from Paper Wishes. The twine is from Timeless Twine.

There's a little too much green grass showing for this to look like it's hanging from a Christmas tree, but you get the idea.

Check out the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog for more great creations.  Merry Christmas, everyone! LOL!

Waiting for Santa -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

It's New Release time again at Crafty Sentiments Designs. You will find 4 days worth of new releases on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog.  

Please, check them all out.  It all began yesterday.  One of today's new releases is "Josh - to Santa".  He is adorable, don't you think?

I colored "Josh -to Santa" with Copic markers, and cut the image out with a Spellbinders die, then cut a matching backing paper with another larger, matching die.  Then, I mounted them both on a gift bag, tying a variety of Christmas ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon to the bag handles.

The "Josh -to Santa" rubber stamp is delightful, and a joy to color!  It will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store after Sept. 23. 

I'll be back on Sunday with another new Christmas release.  They are all so adorable!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

D.L. Art -- August Linky Party
Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Christmas Carols/Song (Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Every Saturday Blog.  Theme:  Something Old (Spellbinders die)
Crafting By Designs Challenge Blog.   Theme:  Get Ready For Christmas
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes
Christmas Card Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Photo Inspiration

A Blessed Gift Bag - Guest Designing for SVG Attic

Today is my last day as guest designer at  SVG Attic.  I have so enjoyed my month, and thank Beth and her wonderful team for this opportunity! 

Yesterday, I had lunch with two of my best friends.  I made two of these treat bags, filling them with chocolate - and love.

This gift bag is part of the JGW Sweetest Heart kit.  It is the Heart Window Tall Tote. I cut the bag out exactly as sized, using my Silhouette Cameo.  Papers are from Piggy Tales. The stamp is from Close To My Heart. I found a whole spool of the ribbon in a Ben Franklin store in Northern Minnesota for $1.  Score!

This bag is the perfect size to hold a few chocolates.  I think it's also perfect for any time of year to show affection and friendship.  My two friends loved them and the chocolate didn't last long!

You can find more gift bags, plus lots of other wonderful SVG files in the SVG Attic store.  Have you joined the SVG Attic Fanatics group on Facebook? You'll find lots of inspiration, great conversations, and fun there.

Thanks again to SVG Attic for this great opportunity!  I've enjoyed every minute of it! 

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

Keep on Moving -- for Digi Choosday

Today is an exciting day for me, my first official day as a design team member on the Digi Choosday team.  I have been guest designing the last couple weeks.  I enjoyed the experience so much that the team asked me to stay!  I'm so excited!

Our theme this week is "All About the Men."  Male cards -- generally tough, but this one was so much fun!

My husband loves to ride bicycle.  It's nothing for him to ride 50-75 miles on the weekend.  This card is in his honor.  This digi image is found in the Polka Doodle's store.  He is Cycling Boy. You can also get him as part of the Work & Play 4 Digital Download collection. 

I colored Cycling Boy with Copic markers, then used a Spellbinders die to cut him out.  The papers are part of the Work & Play 4 Download Collection. 

The burlap trim is from Close To My Heart.  I used a few Skittles to finish off the card.

Join us for the next 2 weeks for our "All About the Men" challenge.  Link up because I'd love to see what you make! I'll be back next week with more adorable Polka Doodles images.  I. am. so. excited!!!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Ooh La La Challenge Blog -- One For the Boys
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
TTCRD -- ATG
CCC Digi Creations -- ATG
Sweet Stamps blog -- Masculine Card

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

Bring it On! for the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up

Looking for the SVG Attic/3 Girl JAM Blog Hop?  Please click here!

Can it really be the 15th of August already?  Geez, I better get started on my Christmas cards, it'll be here before we know it.  Oh wait, I have gotten started on my Christmas cards, thanks to the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up!  Our theme this month is Snow People.  Our sponsor is The Stamping Boutique. Tracey has lots of adorable images, including great snowmen!

This digi is called 'Bring it on.' I colored the image with Copic markers, then used my Lifestyle Crafts circle dies to cut it out.  The card base is a cutting file from The Silhouette Design Store.  It's an A2 Pop Out Card by Lori Whitlock. 

Papers for this card are from Lisa Decosse of Decosses' Dynamite Doodles.   The wood sentiment is from Close To My Heart.

Come link up at The 12 Months of Christmas.  Link up a snow people card to be eligible for this month's prize from The Stamping Boutique. Link up 2 cards this month to be eligible for this month's snow people papers. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Crimbo Crackers -- Snowmen
Crafty Hazelnot's Christmas Challenge -- something old (the "Merry" wood piece -- at least 3 years old)
CHNC Challenge Extra -- ATG, as long as it's Christmas
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

Back to School Blog Hop!

Welcome to the SVG Attic-3 Girl JAM Back to School blog hop!  We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and 3 Girl JAM. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

You should be arriving from Georgiana's blog. If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

When I thought about a Back to School project, I was a bit stumped.  I don't have children, so therefore, no grandchildren.  I do, however, have teachers who are friends.  I decided to create something for one of my good friends who is an elementary school teacher.

This cutting file from SVG Attic is part of the Wedding Wishes Kit.  It is the Love Stories Gift Card Box.  3 Girl JAM products used are Jute Ribbon and String Bundle and Goblin Green from the Spooky Bundle.

The image is a digi stamp from Lacy Sunshine, called Molly.  I colored her with Copic markers and used a Spellbinders die to cut her out.  Papers and embellishments are from Close To My Heart.  The sentiment was computer generated.

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$20 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

$20 Gift Certificate to 3 Girl JAM

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop. 

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.  You can do so until midnight on Sunday, August 16th to be eligible for the prizes.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back at the SVG Attic blog and/or the 3 Girl JAM blog for the winners on Tuesday, August 18th.  

I also have an SVG Attic gift certificate to give away!  I am guest designing this month at SVG Attic.  Leave a comment on my blog today to be eligible to win, and on my post from Aug 5.  Come back here to visit on Wednesday, Aug 19 for another chance to be eligible.  It is worth $15!

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and 3 Girl JAM Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Cyndy

Angeline

 Lisa

Jodi

Beth 

Tanya 

Georgiana

Julie O (you are HERE)

Marji  (go here next)

Dawn

Connie

3 Girl JAM blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more Back to School inspiration.  Comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

Off you go to our fabulous Marji's blog!  You won't be disappointed!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Lacy Sunshine Color Your World Challenge Blog -- ATG
D.L. Art August Linky Party -- ATG
Scrappers Delight Challenge Blog -- ATG
Brown Sugar Challenge -- school
Kitty Bee Designs Challenge -- school
Hiding in my Craft Room -- Back to School

Hip Hip Hooray -- for The East Wind

It's Friday (hip, hip hooray!) and there's a new release at The East Wind (hooray again!)  This gal is strutting.  Or is her hip bothering her?  You decide....

This new release is called 'Strut'.  I colored her with Copic markers.  The sentiment, with emphasize on 'hip', is from Close To My Heart. The stitched dies are from Lawn Fawn. Designer Papers are old My Mind's Eye Meadowlark. The enamel dots are from my stash.

For more inspiration, please check out The East Wind Facebook group. I'd love it if you'd follow me on Instagram.

Come back tomorrow for a blog hop I'm participating in with 3 Girl JAM and SVG Attic.  I have an SVG Attic gift certificate to give away.  Whoop whoop!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
DL. Art Thankful Thursday -- Birthday Challenge
D.L. Art -- August Linky Party
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Art By Miran -- ATG
Bloggers Challenge -- They Say it's Your Birthday
Crafting With Friends -- ATG

Ballerina Hugs -- for 3 Girl JAM

Welcome, crafty friends!  I'm posting today for 3 Girl JAM, my favorite ribbon company in all the world!   I recently discovered a new digital stamp artist, and I thought her art and the tie dye ribbons would work well together, so I got busy...

The new digi stamp artist I discovered is Julia Spiri.  Her Etsy shop is here.  Her soon-to-launch challenge blog is here.  I heard about her design team call for her challenge blog and said, "Why not?"  

Hurray!  I made the team!

But wait!  This is a post for 3 Girl JAM!  Back to my card....

I used the digi stamp, Little Ballerina, and colored her with Copic markers.  I used cutting dies by Die-namics and Paper Wishes.

The tie dye ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  This is Tie Dye Green from the original Tie Dye Bundle.  I enjoy pleating it the length of a card, using double sided tape.  

There's a special this month at 3 Girl JAM.  You can grab the Caribbean Splash Bundle for only $1 with purchase of any other item using code August.  Or, for 10% off of your entire order, use discount code JO10.

Don't forget about the 3 Girl JAM Anything Goes with Ribbon challenge, going on all month.  You can find it here.  

Join us Saturday, August 15 for a joint blog hop with SVG Attic.  There'll be prizes, fun, and lots of great inspiration!  

It's Flip Flop Season -- for Snapdragon Snippets

I'm lucky enough to be posting today for Snapdragon Snippets.  I have two very fun, Summertime cards to share with you, both with a flip flops theme.

The first card is a popular motif with Snapdragon Snippets.  It's a Trio card, and in this case, a Flip Flop Trio A6 Card, found in the Silhouette Design Store, and coming soon to the Snapdragon Snippets Store.

The second card is a paper quilt pattern that I converted into an A2 sized card.  It's the August Docket Mini Quilt.

Papers for both these cards are from the same Close To My Heart paper packet - Zoe.  The sentiments are both from Joy's Life Stamps -- the Pun in the Sun stamp set.  I used Paper Wishes dies to cut out the stamped tags, and enamel dots from my stash.

Enjoy the rest of the summer -- it's winding down fast! Don't put those flip flops away quite yet! 

Enjoy the Summer -- for Crafty Sentiments Challenge

It's Tuesday, and time for a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog. Our theme this week is to use a sketch.  First the sketch:

Then, my take on it:

I used Lemonade Sunday rubber stamp on this card.  I cropped the stamped image just a bit to fit the sketch.  I colored Lemonade Sunday with Copic markers, then used 2 Spellbinders dies to cut her out and layer her.  

Designer papers for this card are from Jillybean Soup, Blossom Soup 6x6 pad.  The sentiment is from Joy's Life Stamps, Pun in the Sun set.  I used a Lawn Fawn die to cut it out.  The card base is card stock from Close To My Heart. I finished off the card with 3 Skittles. 

Join us at Crafty Sentiment Challenge blog for our Sketch challenge.  It's a fun sketch to work with!  You have two weeks to link up.

I'd like to enter this in the following Challenges:
D.L. Art -- Summertime Challenge
Eureka Stamps -- Hot, Hot, Hot
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Cards und More -- Summer fun

Confident -- Guest Designing for Digi Choosday

I'm back for another guest design spot at Digi Choosday challenge blog.  I am having So. Much. Fun! This week, our theme is die cuts &/or punches.

I used one of the beautiful Odella images for today's project.

This is Polkadoodles image is Odella Bow.   She is one of the Icky Ink digi stamps. I colored her with Copic markers.

I used papers from the Serenity Fairy Wishes Download Collection. 

I used cutting dies from Paper Wishes to make the two tags, and one from Spellbinders to cut out the sentiment.  The sentiment is from Close To My Heart.  The butterfly is a punch.  I have had it forever.  I believe it's from Tonic Studios.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. The feathers are from my stash. 

Die cuts and/or punches.  We all have them, we all use them.  So enter the challenge at Digi Choosday!  You have two weeks.  I'd LOVE to see what you make! While you're there, check this week's Digi Choosday discount code.  But, be quick.  It's only good for 24 hours!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- August Linky Party
Through The Craftroom Door -- ATG (1 of 2)
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Sweet Stamps Challenge -- ATG (one entry only)
QKR Stampede -- ATG

Perfect -- a New Release for DigiStamps4Joy

It's Sunday, and there are some incredible new releases you need to check out today in the DigiStamps4Joy store, with inspiration from the design team on the DS4J blog.  Great work!  Well worth the visit!

The digi I'm showcasing today is by a fairly new artist to the DigiStamps4Joy store, Tanya O'Connor.

This digi image is called Strong Lady 6.  She was a joy to color.  I tried a few new techniques on her, which is always fun for me.  I tried for a darker skin tone than usual, and the opaque veil was  very fun to experiment with. I used Copic markers on this digi image.

Recipe:

Card shape cut from Silhouette Design Store file
lace and ribbon -- 3 Girl JAM
Designer paper -- My Mind's Eye
Craft dies -- Susan Wilson (Creative Expressions)
Sentiment -- Close To My Heart
card stock -- Close To My Heart

Thanks for stopping by today!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- August Linky party
Sister Act Card Challenge - ATG
Art by Miran Challenge -- ATG
Through the Craftroom Door -- ATG
QKR Stampede -- ATG

Fancy Notes -- for The Cutting Cafe

It's time for more design team inspiration at The Cutting Cafe. This time, we're all about notes.  We all need note paper, so why not fancy it up?

I used the Post-it Note Box and Cover set, from The Cutting Cafe, of course!

This box holds 4 3x3 Post-it notes.  It goes together VERY easily and quickly.  

Then, each Post-it note was put in a sleeve with a paper to match the box, and banded with a wrap (all part of the cutting file -- all super easy.)

The papers on this project are My Mind's Eye -- Now & Then 12x12 Collection.  The ribbon is a 2-sided satin ribbon from Really Reasonable ribbon.  Great stuff!

I kept the embellishments to a minimum because I have to travel with this.  I didn't want everything getting squished and ruined.  Hopefully the bow will survive!

Stop by The Cutting Cafe blog on or after August 7 to see what other 'note'worthy creations the design team has to share with you.  Leave a comment on that blog, and you could win any 3 sets from The Cutting Cafe store!

Friends Make Life Colorful!

I'm pleased to be guest designing today for SVG Attic.  I was on the design team for awhile, switched to their sister team, Snapdragon Snippets, but jumped at the chance to guest design for Beth and my SVG Attic sisters.  I love all the wonderful SVG files in the Store!

I used two different collections today -- SDS Home Tweet Home and the Step Card SVG Collection.

The one-story birdhouse is only part of the fun in the SDS Home Tweet Home kit.  There are 2 more adorable houses you can construct, too (plus a blue bird box and a birdhouse card).

Papers for both these projects are from Close To My Heart.  They are retired, but still one of my favorites.  The crinkle ribbon on the birdhouse is from 3 Girl JAM.  It's from one of the new bundles -- charcoal, from the Rustic Country Bundle.

The step card is one of 5 designs that come in the kit. This is the center step card:

Today's card is also part of the Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog. The image is from one of our sponsors -- Polkadoodles.  This is Octavia - Best Friends. I colored Octavia with Copic markers. Her BFF, the owl, was colored with Prismacolor pencils.  

The sentiment is from Close To My Heart. 

Our challenges are always anything goes, so please join us!

When I was given the opportunity to guest design for SVG Attic, I was given a gift certificate.  I'd like to pass that gift on to one of you.  To win, please leave a comment on today's post.  Also make sure you are a follower of my blog.  Visit my blog again on August 15th for the joint SVG Attic/3 Girl JAM blog hop, and again when I guest design on August 19.  I'll pick a winner from the comments for the gift certificate. Good luck!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- August Linky Party
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Creatalicious Challenges -- more than one fold
Polkadoodles -- More than one fold

Art by Miran -- ATG