7KCF Challenge - You Are So Special

Good morning!  It's Wednesday so that means we have a new challenge over on the 7KCF Challenge Blog.  Our theme is always "anything goes" but the team decided we'd play with a twist of "embossing".   

I used this cute little Sweetheart Marci from La-La Land Crafts.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  Be sure to stop by the 7KCF Challenge Blog for all the challenge details!

Products from the 7KCF store:

 

Sweetheart Marci La-La Land Crafts Stamp

Hearts Border La-La Land Crafts Die

Filigree Corner La-La Land Crafts Die

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

Solar White Smooth Classic Crest 80lb Cardstock from Neenah

Copics

Blending Paper Stumps by ProArt

Mono Multi Liquid Glue from Tombow

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge 66  -  Embossing
Crafty Catz Challenge 233  -  Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Cutie Pie Challenge 70  -  Emboss It
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge 87  -  Cute
Handmade Harbor Papercraft Challenge  -  Pretty
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge 106  -  Anything Goes
The East Wind Challenge 8  -  Embossing

Give Thanks

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Hello again friends.  Today is inspiration Tuesday over on the By LORi Designs Blog and we're sharing fall-themed projects!

I used this sweet Indian boy called Autumn Little Big Storm ... isn't he a cutie?  I colored him with copics and colored pencils.  The sentiment is from a very old Hero Arts stamp set that I've had forever.  I added a few buttons and some ribbon to finish off my card.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing.  You also need to check out the digi shop because Lori's got tons of other adorable images to choose from! 

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 64  -  Autumn Colors
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  For The Guys
Just Inspirational Monthly Challenge -  Autumn/Fall Colors
Natalie and Amy's Challenge 14  -  For The Boys
OOZAK Challenge 25  -  Anything Goes With Thanks
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 145  -  Thanksgiving/Thank You
Robyn's Fetish Challenge 184  -  Thanksgiving
Shopping Our Stash 126  -  Thanks
The Stamping Boutique #68  -  Fall Colors

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Autumn Little Big Storm; Hero Arts - sentiment
Paper:  Reminisce - Harvest; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, ribbon, buttons

Happy Halloween at The Greeting Farm

Happy Tuesday sweet friends!  We are starting a new Garden Variety Tuesday Challenge over on the Greeting Farm Blog and the theme is Happy Halloween.  Now, it's OK if you don't make Halloween cards.  While I love making cards for Halloween I know that others don't.  So, if you don't do the "Halloween" card thingy, then just use some typical Halloween colors for your card ... such as orange, black, purple, and/or green.

I used this adorable little digi called Hallobean ... isn't she a cute little witch?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then used some Glamour Dust on her hat and buttons for a little bit of sparkle.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  This challenge will be open for two weeks so you've got plenty of time to enter.  Of course, there's a prize for a random winner too :)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge 102  -  Spooky
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 233  -  Halloween
Digi Haven Challenge  -  Halloween
Eureka Stamps Challenge 67  -  Halloween Colors
Pinspirational Challenge 80
Ribbon Carousel Challenge RCC86  -  Fall & Halloween
Shopping Our Stash 124  -  Halloween or Orange & Black
Simply Create Too Challenge 48  -  Halloween
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 189  -  Too Cute To Spook


Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - Hallobean; Hero Arts - sentiment
Paper:  Authentique - Enchanted; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, twine, buttons, Taylored Expressions Notepaper Die, My Favorite Things Mix and Match Banner Die    

Witchy Sue and Baby Boo

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It's Tuesday so that means we have some new makes to share with you over on the By LORi Designs Blog.  We are featuring Lori's adorable Halloween images which is fine with me because I LOVE Halloween!  It's one of my favorite little holidays to celebrate.  Partly because it's my daughter's birthday and also because I just adore the cute, not-very-scary ghosts, witches and goblins.

I'm using Puddle Jumper Witchy Sue and Baby Boo on my card today.  I colored them with copics and colored pencils, and then applied Glamour Dust to the candy and the bow on her hat.  I finished my card with some ribbon and buttons.  Please be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the talented DT is sharing over there.  I know you'll find lots of inspiration for some "spooky" cards of your own :)

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
ABC Challenge 49  -  Halloween
Clear It Out Challenge  -  Halloween w/ Orange
Crafty Catz Challenge 202  -  Time For Halloween
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Halloween
Digi Galore Challenge  -  Halloween
Get Inky Challenge 15  -  Buttons on a Halloween Card
Imagination Crafts Challenge 4  -  Halloween
Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Happy Halloween Hues
Ribbon Carousel Challenge RCC86  -  Fall and Halloween
Sweet Stampin' Challenge  -  Halloween

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Puddle Jumper Witchy Sue and Baby Boo; Hero Arts - sentiment
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Haunted Manor; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, ribbon, buttons

Boo!

Happy Tuesday to all of you!  We have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.  Lori has some adorable new Halloween images and the team has made some not-so-scary cards to share with you today :)

 I used Little Trick or Treat Gang on my card today ... aren't they the cutest?  I colored the gang with copics and colored pencils and added some white polka dots with acrylic paint.  I also used some Glamour Dust and Glossy Accents on my card.  The border punch is an old Martha Stewart punch I've had forever, and the papers are by Doodlebug Design.  I always love Doodlebug's Halloween line each year - such fun, bright colors!  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of this amazing team is sharing today.  You can find all of Lori's fabulous images in the shop here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
ABC Challenge  -  V for Very Cute
OOZAK Challenge 22  -  Fall

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Little Trick or Treat Gang; Hero Arts - Halloween Icons
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Haunted Manor; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, buttons, hemp cord, MS spiderweb border punch  

A Sassy Birthday Card

Hello friends.  Well, the weekend is almost over and I finally found some time today to finish a birthday card.

This sweet little digi is Have You Heard and you can find her over in the Sassy Cheryl's Stamps shop.  I've had this cutie colored for over a week and just never seemed to find the time to make her into a card.  Every one that knows me knows that I love Cheryl's images so I'm very happy I was able to sit down and play with this adorable "Sally" today :)  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used some Glossy Accents on the little ladybugs that are visiting her.  The challenge this week over on the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog is a sketch so that's what I followed for my card layout.  And did you know that Cheryl now offers her adorable images in rubber too?  Yes!  I happen to love both rubber and digis but for those of you that only want rubber ... well, you need to check out her shop here. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
DRS Challenge 66  -  Bows
Paper Creator's Challenge 7  -  All About Spots
Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #162  -  A Sketch
Stamp N Doodle Challenge  - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin Challenge  -  Buttons, Bows, and Polka Dots

Stamps:  Sassy Cheryl's - Have You Heard; Hero Arts - sentiment
Paper:  American Crafts - Hip Hip Hooray; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, Nestabilities, EK Success flower punch, Martha Stewart branch punch, button, ribbon     

Just Saying Hello

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Hello again friends!  I have a new Sugar Nellie card to share with you today.

This adorable little fairy is called Lil' Sweetpea ... doesn't she make you smile?  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and used lots of Glamour Dust on her wings (of course!).  I also applied some Glossy Accents on the little ladybugs that flew in to visit her :)  A bow and some punched flowers with pearls finished my card.  You can find all the sweet Sugar Nellie stamps and digis at Funky Kits.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Lil' Sweetpea; Hero Arts - sentiment
Paper:  Echo Park - Sisters; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Nestabilities, EK Success flower punches, pearls, Martha Stewart branch punch, ribbon    

From The Heart

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Wow, my third time posting today ... I promise this is the last for today :)

It's time for a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.  Today the team is sharing love/Valentine's Day projects.  Lori recently released lots of new love/Valentine images and I've been having so much fun coloring these sweet images! 

 

This sweet girl is Lollipop Gracie Valentine.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  My paper is a 6x6 pad by American Crafts that I found at Target of all places.  A bow, button, and pearls finish my card.  Not much bulk on this one so I should be able to mail it with no extra postage ... yay!  OK, be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the amazing DT is sharing today. 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Hugs, Anita

 

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge 63  -  Emboss It

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge 155  -  Ribbon

Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge 3  -  Love Is All Around

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge RRR64  -  Valentine's Day

Totally Papercrafts Challenge  -  It's Embossing Time

Victorine Originals Challenge 51  -  Valentines/Red, White, Pink

Word Play Saturday Challenge  -  Anything

 

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Lollipop Gracie Valentine; Hero Arts - sentiment

Paper:  American Crafts - With Love; Bazzill

Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, embossing folder, ribbon, button, embroidery floss, pearls, Nestabilities

 

  

Vintage Adorable - Annabel

Happy Friday friends!  Today I'm sharing a card using the new Vintage Adorable Annabel.  
   

 

I just have to say that I am loving these new digis and they're sooo easy to color!  They're all in stock over at Funky Kits.  I colored this sweetie with copics and colored pencils and cut her out with my nesting circle dies.  I added a small flourish, diecut flowers, pearls, and a bow.  I don't seem to use green very often but I thought it would be perfect for this little red-head! 

 

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:

Inky Impressions Challenge 92  -  Add a Sentiment

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 102  -  Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 149  -  Ribbon

Wags n Whiskers Challenge 95  -  Celebrations

 

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Vintage Adorable Annabel Digi; Hero Arts - sentiment

Paper:  Cosmo Cricket - Tea For Two; Bazzill

Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Lifestyle Crafts - Nesting Circles, Cheery Lynn Designs Mini Fanciful Flourish, My Favorite Things Die-nanics - flower, pearls, ribbon

 

Sugar Nellie's " Vintage Adorables" Blog Hop

Good morning friends.  I hope you're enjoying our Vintage Adorables Blog Hop today!

If you've arrived here from the lovely and talented Pat's blog 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.  So, have you already fallen in love with our gorgeous new digis?  I would like to share with you ...

Alicia

 

Don't you just love her sweet little face and the pretty flowers in her hair?  I think these new images are so precious.  I have to admit I was nervous about coloring her, but these digis are actually quite easy to color.  The shading is already included in the digi so they really don't take very long to color at all.

 

OK, so now you need to hop over to lovely Jane's blog next.  I have seen her beautiful card and I know you're going to love it as well!  Be sure to leave a comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win some candy.  All these Vintage Adorables are available now in the Funky Kits shop.

 

Thank you so much for joining our hop today!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie Vintage Adorables - Alicia; Hero Arts - sentiment

Paper:  My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Dolled Up; Bazzill

Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, seam binding, embroidery floss, pearls, Liquid Pearls, Nestabilities, MFT Dienamics - Layered Rose, Cheery Lynn Designs - Mini Fanciful Flourish

Hello Friend

I made this card using a Hero Arts stamp.  It was a very simple and easy card to make.  I embossed the front of the card.  I colored the image with my Prismacolor pencils and gamsol and matted it on a layer of light green cardstock.  I added the ribbon and the button and this card was finished.  It actually turned out much prettier than I thought it might.  Wouldn't this be a nice card to send to a friend to let them know they're in your thoughts?  I definitely think this would bring a smile to a friend's face.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp:  Hero Arts
Other:  Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, embossing folder, ribbon, button