Congratulations!

Just a simple card. Thought this was a cute image.

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Pink and Yellow
Melonheadz Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Inkadinkado Clear Stamps All Occasions, "Congratulations!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Homemade "Baker's Twine" with Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread
Mounting Tape

Hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping by.

imagine what you could do...

Happy Bird-day!

Had a few minutes to make a card yesterday:

I love the bird image and I tried to imitate Mother Nature in the coloring of her. 

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Burgundy, Green and Patterned

Free Vintage Digital Stamps

Spectrum Noir Markers

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Make A Wish, "Happy BIRD-day!"

StazOn Jet Black Ink

Jolee's Boutique Bumble Bees Cabochons (3 Flowers)

Mounting Tape

I would also like to share a few other photos from this weekend:

Niki

Cobi

Gianna

Aren't they all adorable? I think so...ok, so I am a little biased...lol

Thanks for stopping by...

imagine what you could do

Baby Shower "Lollipops"

One of my co-workers is pregnant and they had a small baby shower for her today. This is what I made for her:

A closer view:

Each "lollipop" is actually two baby washcloths rolled together, taped at the bottom and a baby spoon taped in the back for the "stick".

(Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of just one of them before I put it all together). I picked up the small bucket from Target. I knew she was having a girl so I picked up "girly" colors. This could easily be made with either "boy" colors or neutrals. I made the tag from Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four, the largest one.

I actually saw this on Pinterest. Thought it was such a cute idea. Don't you think so too?

imagine what you could do...

First Challenge at Digi Haven "Forever Freebie"

(If you are looking for the CardzTV DT Challenge #10 "My Guy", click here).

I am so excited as this is the first challenge over at Digi Haven. Use a Forever Freebie. This is a digital image that is ALWAYS free...(NOT for a limited time or a Freebie of the month). There are so many of them out there. Please link back to the original artist or website (we want to give credit where credit is due). The challenge runs through Thursday and the winner will be posted on Sunday.

Ok, enough of that...lol. I actually made two cards, same image, but didn't they turn out different? Here's the first one:

This is the inside (it's a gate-fold card):

and the second card:

Finished Cards: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials: (First Card)
Cardstock: White, Green and Patterned
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals Large
Studio G Clear Stamp "Make a Wish"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Circle Punch
Fiskars All Year Greetings "It's your birthday!"
Queen and Co Rhinestones Sunflower Yellow, 1 Small; Indigo, 1 Large and 1 Medium
Queen and Co Pearls Grass Green, 2 Small
Mounting Tape

Materials: (Second Card)
Cardstock: White, Light Teal and Dark Teal
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Expressions, "Precious and few are friends like you"
Black Pigment Ink
Fiskars 3 in 1 Corner Punch
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Spots and Dots
Queen and Co Pearls Grass Green, 2 Small; Teal Blue, 3 Large
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
Mounting Tape

(Phew...that was a lot!) I made the first card for my granddaughter's birthday that is coming up. The second card is not for anything special but I figure I could use it for a birthday, "thinking of you" or "just because" card. Which one do you like better?

Just want to mention (as I found this out the hard way), if you are using your colored images on a place where the back may show (as in the first card), make sure you cover the back of the image so any bleeding doesn't show. ( I realized this AFTER I put the card together, but I was able to cut another scallop and slip it behind). Learn from my mistakes! lol

I love how versatile digital images are. Color it one way and it becomes one thing, but just change the colors and it becomes something quite different. Now join the challenge over at Digi Haven and have some fun. Tell your friends!!! Good luck1

Thanks for stopping by...let me know what you think (and maybe become a follower).

imagine what you could do...

CardzTV with Mary "My Guy" Challenge #10

(If you are looking for the first challenge (Forever Freebie) at Digi Haven, click here).


There's a challenge at CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps. It's called "My Guy". (Make a project for a masculine birthday or for Father's Day). I decided to make a birthday card for my husband. (His birthday is at the beginning of July).

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Lime Green, Black and Patterned Paper
Cricut Cartridge Simply Charmed Fish 1, page 41 (Base, Layer 1 Base, Layer 2 Base, Layer 3 Base and Shadow)
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps It's a Guy Thing, "Fishin' You a Happy Birthday!"
Black Pigment Ink
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Tiny Mosaic
Fiskars 3 in 1 Corner Punch
Light Blue Chalk
Mounting Tape

He loves to go fishing but his schedule generally doesn't allow it. (Maybe this summer).

On the sentiment, after I punched the two corners, I chalked around the edges. I single mounted the fish and each layer of the fishing reel. I thought the background paper was perfect. Don't you think so?

Well, head on over to CardzTV and join the challenge. Mary is giving away a set of stamps (your choice) to the winner (announced on Monday). Good luck!

I would love for you to be a follower. I also love reading your comments. Thanks for dropping by.

imagine what you could do...

Pinwheels

One of the things that summer brings to mind is pinwheels for me. Little kids carrying them around in the warm summer breeze or them spinning at the shore, waiting to be bought at the boardwalk shops. Silly little goofy toys but they conjure up nice memories.

Inside:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Blue, Green and Patterned
Sweet Stamping Treats Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Make a Wish "Blow!"
Black Pigment Ink
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder D'Vine Swirls
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
4 Small Brads (2 Light Purple and 2 Dark Purple)
Queen and Co Pearls Brilliant Blue, 3 Small
Studio G Clear Stamps "Happy Birthday"
Mounting Tape

I printed out the image twice, colored both the same, glittered the pinwheels on only the one page, then cut them and the base out and single mounted it to the other. They look like they could start spinning at any moment if you would just blow on them (lol) or from the D'Vine Swirls "breeze".

I am entering this into two challenges also: The Paper Players (Summertime) and Cupcake Inspirations (photo).

I also would like to share a photo with you. I painted this birdhouse (and named it "Fly By Night Motel") many years ago and have never had any birds interested in "renting" a room...until this year. I have been watching Mom and Pop going in and out feeding their little one(s) for the past few days. I am just so thrilled to see nature at it's best.

Thanks for stopping by...have a great day!

imagine what you could do...

Exciting News

I have been bursting waiting to tell you...I did put a hint up on the blog a couple of days ago. Did you see it? Well, I would like to announce that I am now on the Digi Haven Design Team. Woo Hoo!!!!!! This is a challenge blog that uses FREE digital images. Out first challenge will be on Friday, June 8th, so please come back and play with us. Tell your friends. Follow the blog so you don't miss a challenge. There will be one every week.

Thanks for sharing my good news.

imagine what you could do...