Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble

Happy Wednesday!  Well, I have another Halloween card to share today and this card was even easier than the one I shared yesterday.

OK, look closely ... no coloring!  Eek!  Can you believe it?  I don't often make cards that have no coloring whatsoever.  But I'm trying to work outside my comfort zone a little :)  I've used the CC Designs Little Blue Button Boo-tiful Sentiments stamp set for my card and cut the sentiment out with my nestabilities.  My papers are Doodlebug and they're left over from last year.  I used the CC Cutters Designs Midnights Magic Potion Dies and then added a few Doodlebug Design sprinkles.  

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody #27  -  Anything Goes
Crafting By Design Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Eureka Challenge #54  -  Be Sentimental
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 135  -  Anything Goes


Stamp:  CC Designs Little Blue Button Boo-tiful Sentiments
Paper:  Doodlebug Designs - Haunted Manor; Bazzill
Other:  CC Designs Cutters Midnights Magic Potion Dies, Nestabilities, ribbon, Doodlebug Design Sprinkles    

You're Too Sweet

Happy Monday friends.  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Mine was very relaxing and I got a lot of things done at home that I've been putting off for quite awhile.  But because I was so busy the time just flew by ... I'm already looking forward to next weekend lol!

Anyway, I did manage to get a card made using one of The Greeting Farm's new releases this month, Birthday Anya 3.  Isn't she a cutie?  I love her pigtails and she's so easy to color.  I used my usual copics and colored pencils to color her and then added some Glamour Dust to the heart in her hair.  I'm still trying to make myself use up some of the papers I've had in my stash awhile.  This dp is My Mind's Eye Dolled Up, and there's not much left in my 6x6 pad :)  I added some ribbon and a bow and then tied on the sentiment with some floss.  Finally, I added a few punched flowers with pearls. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 27 -  Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 46  -  Sweet Treats
Shopping Our Stash Challenge 114  -  Colors or Woodgrain

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Birthday Anya 3; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Dolled Up; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, seam binding, EK Success flower punches, Nestabilities

The Best Day

Happy Sunday friends!  Today I have a sweet Sugar Nellie card to share with you.

This adorable image is Golden Nectar from the Return to Fairy Glen collection.  You can find all the fabulous fairies and other Sugar Nellie images over at Funky Kits.  I colored this sweetie with copics and colored pencils and then used some Glamour Dust on her wings.  I also added a bow and little pearls.

Thank you so much for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 87  -  Anything But a Birthday Card
Challenges 4 Everybody 27  -  Anything Goes
Come and Get It Challenge  -  Things With Wings
Crafting By Design Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Inky Impressions Challenge 121  -  Anything With Wings
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 160  - Pastel Rainbow

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Golden Nectar; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  We R Memory Keepers - Baby Mine; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, ribbon

Smile!

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Hello again!  Today is Tuesday so that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Design Blog.  

I used this adorable little Puddle Jumper Hadley on my card today.  Isn't she a cutie patoodie?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used some leftover scraps of paper and added a few buttons.  A very CAS card today that let's the image be the focal point.  Be sure to stop by the By Lori Design Blog to see what the rest of this fabulous DT is sharing today! 

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Whimsy Stamps Challenge 62  -  Clean and Simple

Stamps:  BLD - Puddle Jumper Hadley; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Fruit Stand; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, buttons, floss

Sending Happy Thoughts

Happy Friday sweet friends.  I hope you have a fun and crafty weekend to look forward to.  Today is my grandson's 8th birthday so we have a long weekend of family fun planned.  I did want to pop on here and share a Sugar Nellie card that I made this week.

This beautiful image is I Like To Be Pretty and she's part of the new Summer Adorable release.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some Star Dust Stickles to her necklace.  The paper is My Mind's Eye and I've had it in my stash for quite awhile now ... I love the flowers in this pattern paper.  I added some gorgeous lace and a gingham bow.  The vine is a Memory Box die and the flowers are from a punch.  You can find this little sweetie and the rest of the Sugar Nellie images over at Funky Kits.  

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - I Like To Be Pretty;  CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Star Dust Stickles, lace, Memory Box Die - Lavish Branch, EK Success flower punch, ribbon, pearls    

Have a Bootiful Day

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Good morning friends.  Today on the CC Designs Blog we're sharing projects made with the new August stamps. 

I used this sweet Swiss Pixie Pumpkin Birgitta ... isn't she adorable?  Looks like she's already dipped into her pumpkin pail and pulled out one of the treats she's collected :)  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used Glossy Accents on her lollipop.  I used the Tickled Pink Lil Spinks & Spooks Sentiment  to stamp the scary sentiment and spiders.  I used the CC Designs Cutters Curly Q Border and the CC Designs Cutters Corner Banner Die.  The little bats were cut using the CC Designs Cutters Bats Die.  

Be sure to drop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today -  I know you won't be disappointed.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  CC Designs Swiss Pixie Pumpkin Birgitta and Tickled Pink Lil Spinks & Spooks Sentiments
Paper:  Authentique - Enchanted Collection; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, CC Designs Cutters - Curly Q Border Die, Bats Die, Corner Banner Die, Nestabilities     

GDT over at Creative Creations Challenges

Happy Monday to all of you.  As you may have guessed from the title of my post, I'm a Guest Designer this week over on the Creative Creations Challenges Blog. 


When Katrina contacted me about being a GDT on one of their challenges I was so excited until she told me what their challenge is this week.  It's "monochromatic" ... yikes!  Sorry folks, I don't do monochromatic.  I run and hide when anyone even mentions that word lol!  It seems as though everyone I know loves to color with that technique.  So I decided I needed to give it a try and here's my card.

I used "Troublemaker" by Kenny K - I love this image!  I used my copics (the E's of course) and colored pencils.  I found some pearls and ribbons in brown and added those to my card.  So do I love my card?  No ... but I also don't hate it so that's a good sign :)  Now, be sure to stop by the Creative Creations Challenge Blog to see what their team is sharing with you today.  And thank you, Katrina, for inviting me to play along with your team this week! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
ABC Challenge 39  -  Monochromatic
Aud Sentiments Challenge 86  -  Let's Get Flirty
CRAFT Challenge 218  -  Monochromatic
Crafting By Design  -  Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 131  -  Anything Goes
That Craft Place  -  Monochrome

Stamps:  Kenny K - Troublemaker; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Fancy Pants; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, nestabilities, ribbons, pearls  

Thank You

Hello friends.  I had this post scheduled for Sunday morning and just realized that Mr Blogger had other plans!  So anyway, here's a sweet little Sugar Nellie card featuring one of the Simply Sassy images called Little Light of Mine.

I colored this sweet image with copics and colored pencils.  I used some of my Maja Designs papers and also added a doily.  The hearts are from a Memory Box Die and I added some ribbon and pearls to finish my card.  You can find this image over at Funky Kits. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Cutie Pie Challenge 50  -  Thank You

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Little Light of Mine; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Maja Designs; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, pearls, ribbon, Memory Box Precious Hearts Die

CC Designs August Preview - Day Five

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Good morning everyone!  Today is the last day of previews for the new CC Designs August release. 

Today I'm sharing an image by Roberto's Rascals called All Wrapped Up.  Looks like this little fella and his dog are having a lot of fun with the toilet paper lol!  My spooky spider is from the Halloween Logos rubber stamp set and the bats were cut using the CC Designs Cutters Bats Die.  All of our new images will be available in the shop today at 9 am EST.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today! 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  CC Designs Roberto's Rascals - All Wrapped Up and Halloween Logos
Paper:  Authentique - Enchanted; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Martha Stewart spiderweb punch, Nestabilities, ribbon, CC Designs Cutters - Bat Die, Glossy Accents

CC Designs August Preview - Day Three

Happy Tuesday and welcome to my blog.  We are continuing to share previews of the CC Designs August stamps.  

Today's card features one of our Drozy's Darlings images ... Glenda.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils  and used a metallic pen on the hat buckle.  The sentiment is from our new stamp set Tickled Pink Fright Night Sentiments.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today, and while you're there be sure to sign up for a chance to win! 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  CC Designs - Drozy's Darlings Glenda and Tickled Pink Fright Night Sentiments
Paper:  Creative Imaginations - Hallow's Eve; Kraft; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, ribbon, floss, charm

The Greeting Farm's August Previews

Hello and happy Monday to all of you!  Today we're sharing some sneak peeks of the fabulous August release over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  

This new stamp is Birthday Anya 3.  Isn't she a cutie?  I colored Anya with copics and colored pencils.  On my first card I also used TGF's Film & Polaroid Die to diecut the heart.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of this amazing team is sharing today.  While you're there, be sure to enter your name for a chance to win beautiful Birthday Anya 3!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Card 1
Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Birthday Anya 3; CC Designs Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Howdy Doody
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, doily, TGF Film & Polaroid Die, button, twine

Card 2
Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Birthday Anya 3; PTI (sentiment)
Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Howdy Doody; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, pearls, McGill Tab Punch, EK Success flower punches, ribbon

CC Designs August Preview - Day One

Good morning to all of you!  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend.  Today starts the previews of the CC Designs release of new stamps and dies for August.  Once again, we've got a great selection and I know you're going to love them!

Today I'm using the adorable CC Designs Book Abigail ... isn't she a perfect image for those back-to-school and teacher cards?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  The sentiment is from the School Logos stamp set; this set has lots of fabulous school-related sentiments.  I also used the CC Designs Cutter Guys Die for the eyeglasses.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing with you.  And please stop back each day this week to see the rest of the CC Designs August previews!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
613 Avenue Create Challenge 30  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  CC Designs - Book Abigail and School Logos
Paper:  October Afternoon - Fly A Kite and Thrift Shop; Fancy Pants - ABCs; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, CC Designs Cutters Guys Die (glasses), MFT Notebook Edge Die, paperclip die

Sunny Smiles Just For You

Happy Friday to all of you!  Today I'm showing another Summer Adorable digi from Sugar Nellie.  This little cutie is called Summer Smiles

I colored her with my copics and colored pencils and used just a bit of StarDust Stickles on her blouse and shoes.  My papers are by Echo Park and I really love the cheery colors in this 6x6 pad.  The leafy flourish is by Memory Box and the butterflies are by CC Designs Cutters and Impression Obsession dies.  You can find this digi and the rest of the gorgeous Sugar Nellie stamps over at Funky Kits.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 152  -  Pennants
CRAFT Challenge 217  -  For The Girls
Crafter's Cafe Challenge 21  -  Anything Goes
Rhedd & Rosie's Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
Wags n Whiskers Challenge 109  -  Photo Inspiration
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge  -  Use 2 or More Diecuts

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Summer Adorable Summer Smiles; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Echo park - Hello Summer; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, StarDust Stickles, pearls,  CC Designs Cutter - Butterfly Border, Memory Box Die - Lavish Branch, Impression Obsession Die - Butterflies

Life Is Sweeter With You

Hello sweet friends!  It's Tuesday so that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.

I used one of Lori's newest images, Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy.  Isn't he a doll?  I colored him with copics and colored pencils and added some Glossy Accents on his lollipop.  A very CAS card with some twine, scrap dp, and a few buttons.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today!

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you're having a fabulous day!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 151  -  Let's Hear It For The Boys
Addicted To Stamps and More Challenge 54  -  CAS
Great Impressions July Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Here Come The Boys Challenge 56  -  Anything Goes
Paper Makeup Stamps Digi Makeover Challenge 98  -  Color It

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR
Paper:  MME - Fly a Kite; Bazzill; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, border punch, twine, buttons
 

Have A Bright, Sunshiney Day

Happy Monday friends!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend with lots of gorgeous, sunny weather :)  Today I'm sharing a card using another new release by Time For Tea Designs.

This image is Beach Girl and I'm not sure where she is right now but I would love to be there lol!  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some twine and a button.  The little sunglasses are from an Impression Obsession die that I recently picked up.  I did add some Glossy Accents to give them some shine.  The sentiment is by CC Designs.  You can find Beach Girl and the rest of Jo's fabulous images in her Etsy Shop.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
C is for Challenge #2  -  Summer
CRAFT Challenge 216  -  Inspiration Photo
Hobbycutz Challenge 11  -  Summer
Kitty Bee Aloha Friday Challenge 4  -  Summer
Simon Says Stamp Challenge  -  By the Sea
Victorine Originals Challenge 64  -  Summer Colors
Wags n Whiskers Challenge 108  -  Summer Fun

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Beach Girl; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Beach Bum; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, twine, button, Star Dust Stickles, Impression Obsession Die - glasses  
 

Happy National Lollipop Day!

Happy National Lollipop Day!  How does a By LORi Designs blog hop sound to help celebrate such a FUN and YUMMY day?  Who doesn't LOVE lollipops?!?  To help get the party started, Lori has created not ONE but TWO new images featuring lollipops!  YAY!!!

 

We would like to introduce you to Pedal Pusher Lollipop Girl and Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy!  They are both available for sale in the shop today and can be found here.  

And here's the card I made using the sweet and adorable Pedal Pusher Lollipop Girl.  Now what's a hop without PRIZES?

Grand Prize:  Pedal Pusher Lollipop Girl and Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy
2nd Prize:  Pedal Pusher Lollipop Girl
3rd Prize:  Puddle Jumper Lollipop Boy

Three random winners will be chosen.  All you need to do is leave some love at each stop along the hop.  You have until 11:59 EST on Sunday (July 21st) to leave comments for a chance to win!  Winners will be announced on the BLD Blog on Monday (July 22nd).  Good luck to all and Happy Hopping!

Hugs, Anita

You're Too Sweet

Happy Thursday to all of you!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring a new release by Time For Tea Designs.  

This sweet image is called Girl With Giant Ice Cream.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and added some Glossy Accents to her sunglasses for some shine.  My papers are by Authentique ... I just love these soft, muted colors!  I added some ribbon, a button, and some pearls.  The sentiment is by CC Designs.  You can find this image, along with the rest of Jo's adorable digis over in her Etsy Shop.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody 24  -  Anything Goes
Crafting By Design Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Crafting Musketeers Challenge 3  -  Ribbons & Pearls

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Girl With Giant Ice Cream; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR
Papers:  Authentique - Sweetness; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, ribbon, buttons, pearls  

You Make My Heart Spin

Good afternoon friends.  Since it's Tuesday that means we have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog. 

This adorable image is Lollipop Prue and I think she's sooo cute!  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I cut her out and added dimension dots so that she's popped up off the embossed background.  I cut the hearts with a Spellbinders die.  I don't often make cards with so much white space but I actually like the way it turned out.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT sweeties are sharing today!

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
CMC Copic Challenge 72  -  Anything Goes
Created With Love Challenge 50  -  Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 7  -  Just For Girls
Southern Girls Challenge 73  -  No Spoolin
Sweet Stamps Challenge 126  -  Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 156  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Lollipop Prue; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR
Paper:  Doodlebug Designs (scraps); Beckett Expression
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, embossing folder, Spellbinders die

CC Designs' Make It Monday

Happy Monday everyone!  Today over on the CC Designs Blog I'm sharing a little summer project I made using one of their new stamps.  So I thought I'd also share it here on my blog.

You will need small brown paper bags and any embellishments you want to add.  I chose to use ribbon, a button, and some twine.  You'll also need a stamp pad and your choice of stamps.

Since I made my bags for an outdoor BBQ, I decided to use the ant stamp from the Webbie's Words Ants Go Marching Sentiments Rubber Stamps.  So the first step is to stamp your image(s) on the brown paper bag.

Then I added my ribbon and tied on the button using a piece of twine.

To finish the bag all you need to do is add a folded napkin and some plastic utensils.  I think these would also be cute to stick in your kids' lunchbags!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my project in this challenge:
RCC83  -  Celebrate Your Heritage

Stamp:  CC Designs - Webbie's Words Ants go Marching Sentiments Rubber Stamps
Other:  Brown paper bag, ribbon, button, twine, napkin and plastic utensils

Sugar Nellie's "Summer Adorables" Launch Day Blog Hop

Good morning to all of you!  I hope you've been enjoying our "Summer Adorables" blog hop today.

If you arrived here from my amazingly talented teammate Lisa then you are in the right place.  If not then you may want to hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to start at the beginning.  Are you as in love with our new Summer Adorables as I am?  I think they're all absolutely gorgeous!  So today I made a card using the beautiful ...

A Little Bit Shy

I know you're anxious to hop so I won't bore you with the details of my card (you can find all the info at the bottom of this post).  Be sure to leave comments at each stop so that you have a chance to win some yummy rubber!  If you happen to get lost along the way, just hop over to the Sugar Nellie Blog to find the full list.  You can find all the new Summer Adorable images over at Funky Kits now!  OK, your next stop is Fiona and I know you're going to love her beautiful creation! 

Thank you for hopping with us today.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - A Little Bit Shy; CC Designs - Sweet Summer Sentiments by AmyR Stamps
Paper:  Carta Bella - Cool Summer; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, twine, buttons, yo yo flower