Hello!

Hello everyone,

Its been almost two years since my last post! I had to take a break because of obligations with my children school. A lot has happened and we have moved homes yet again. At least it wasn't across country like the last time. Now I am settled into our new home and I am ready to get back to my blog.  Bring on the challenges. Let me know what your favorite challenges now.

For my return post I made a Hello card. I used a few of my new die purchases for it and I must say I love how it turned out. I also love how it screams bring on spring! I thinking of you all, my East Coast friends.

I am entering this card in to:

As You Like it Challenge - Favorite Matt or Shiny and why.  I use way more matt paper in my crafting, I think shiny can detract from a main image. I sometimes like to add shiny accents to my projects. 

DL. Art January Linky Challenge - Anything Goes

Little Pieces of Scraps  - Saturday Linky Party

What was used:

My Favorite Things/ Die-namics Bicycle Die

Lawn Fawn Scripty Hello Die

Lawn Fawn Speech Bubble Border Die

Lawn Fawn Spring Showers Die

Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders Die

Recollections Cardstock

Recollections Basics Light Blue Paper

Thanks for stopping by

Happy Scrapping!

Judy

Anniversary CAS card

Hello everyone,

I know its been awhile since I last posted. I have been busy creating but I just haven't been posting. I guess I really need more DT posts to keep me obligated to post. I will try to do better :-)

Today I am sharing a card I have created for two of my favorite challenge blogs. They are Celebrate the Occasion - Challenge 100 - Happy Anniversay and CAS(E) this sketch - Sketch 15.

What was used:

Stampin' Up Papillon Potpourri Stamp and Punch

Stampin' Up/ Sizzix Honeycomb embossing folder

Hero Arts Everyday Saying Stamp set

Recollections Cardstock

Stampin' Up Blue Bayou ink

Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler ink

Tim Holtz Fired Brick Ink

Tim Holtz Faded Jeans Ink

Bling from my stash

Have a lovely day and I'll really try to keep my posting up.

Happy Scrapping!
Judy

Balloons Birthday Card

Hi everyone,

I have a quick card to share with you. It is a shaped card I made using my Spellbinders. I quite like out it turned out.

Side Veiw

Closed

What was used:
Cricut Birthday Bash (balloons)
Cricut/ Close to my Heart Art Philosophy (flag)
Spellbinders Picot Edge Circles
Cardstock: We R Memory Keepers and Recollections
Tim Holtz/ Ranger Broken China Distress Ink
Ribbon from my stash

Have a lovely day!
Happy Scrapping!
Judy

CTO Challenge #93: Christmas! Anything Goes

Hello everyone,

Its time for another Christmas challenge over at Celebrate the Occasion. This week were are taking some of the stress of and just want you to share those beautiful cards or projects. Anything Goes!

This is also my last project as part of the CTO design team. I have been so lucky to have worked with such talented ladies, thanks for the inspiration ladies.

For my project this week I made two versions of the same card. I can't decide which one I like better.

I will be linking this card to CAS(E) this Sketch because it works perfectly for their challenge this week.

The ornaments were made using  a Stampin' Up stamp set and framelits dies. I just love this set! I took a class with my SU demonstrator to make a this gorgeous ornament using the set. It took 2.5 hours but totally worth it!

Isn't it just beautiful!

What was used:
Stampin' Up Ornament Keepsakes Stamps
Stampin' Up Ornament Keepsake Framelits Die
Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler Ink
Stampin' Up Lucky Limeade Ink
Stampin' Up Early Espresso Stamp Write Marker
Hero Arts Holiday Sayings Sentiments
Cuttlebug
Recollection Cardstock
Recollections Bling
Divine Twine

Hope you are not too busy preparing for the holidays to join in our challenge at CTO. Stop by and join us.

Happy Scrappin'
Judy

CTO Challenge #92: Christmas

Hello everyone,

Just 2 weeks left for Christmas! I have been very late with sending out my Christmas cards this year. I have to really get busy if I still plan to get them out.

This weeks challenge at Celebrate the Occasion will hopefully inspire you to get creating your own cards to send out. Our theme is Christmas but you MUST use a punch.

I used a digital stamp from our sponsor this month from Floppy Latte Design called Reindeer Silhouette. I used craft paper for the first time on a Christmas card, paired it with Martha Stewart Holly Punch and I like the way it turned out.

What was used:
Floppy Latte Designs Reindeer Silhouette digi stamp
Martha Stewart Holly Border Punch
The Homemade Christmas Paper Stack
Recollections Cardstock
Tim Holtz and Ranger Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Tim Holtz and Ranger Fired Brick Distress Ink
Hero Art Holiday Sayings Stamp Set
Spellbinders Labels 4 small
Red ribbon fro my stash

Just a reminder that we are having a Design Team call at Celebrate the Occasion and you can participate in this week's challenge and show off your punches.

Happy Scrapping!
Judy

CTO Challenge # 91: Christmas

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all have a great start to your December and getting a great start on the holiday shopping.
This week we have started celebrating Christmas with our theme over at Celebrate the Occasion. We do have a twist on our challenge though NO RED or GREEN this week.

I have made a elegant snowflake card. It is very simple but I thing the bits of glitter makes it pop and gives its a bit of sparkle. What do you think?

What was used:

Stampin' Up and Sizzix Big Snow Flurry Die

Hero Art Holiday Sayings Stamp Set

Stampin' Up Brilliant Blue

We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper (green)

Recollections Cardstock

Recollections Glitter Adhesive Dots

I hope you will visit CTO and join in out challenge this week. If you love to share your craft with others and would love to be on a Design Team, we are having a Design Team call! For more information visit CTO! Good Luck!

Happy Scrapping!

Judy

I made Top 5 at FCCB!

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to share that I made a Top 5 at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog for my Gratitude Pumpkin Card.

If you would love to see My original post please click HERE.
If you would love to see FCCB wednesdays winners post click HERE.

Thanks for the vote ladies of FCCB! It means a lot that you like my card enough to vote for it.
Happy Scrapping!
Judy