Pumpkin Seeds

Hi everyone
Thanks for dropping in today.

I know that sowing seeds is generally a spring activity, however I decided to make this a fall retro image, especially since the seed packet label is for pumpkin seeds.

The bow probably looks familiar to you, well, I had made a few when I tried out the technique of making a bow using my Craft-Dee BowZ tool and using Washi Tape instead of ribbon. Yep, it works. Now I will be using my Washi tape more often. The purple in the dual colored bow is ribbon, but that dreamy orange sherbet stripped "ribbon" is the Washi Tape.And who would have have thought.

Want to see how this is done, (I know you are just dying to see how it is done).Click here and check out the video Donna Maligno has made.Washi Tape bows are easy and pretty, too.

 Just love this autumn stamp set from JustRite. They have some yummy stamps and this one was yelling at me to be used, so I did.

SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  JustRite -Autumn Labels Twenty-Two, Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves (sentiment) Paper/Card Stock:Orange CS, Black CS, Cream CS Ink: Distress Ink - Antique Linen, Walnut Stain, VersaMark Dies Used:  Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Two S4-346 Accessories: Washi Tape, Ribbon, Orange EP, Dimensional Foam

I am submitting my card in the following challenges:

• 4 Krafty Girlz - # 26 Anything Goes (#250)

• Art Impressions Stamps Challenge -  #144 Orange, Purple and Black Challenge (#6)
• DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - #140 (W1 of 2) Fall (#11)  --- Monthly Challenge Anything Goes (#143)
• Creative Moments - #51 Anything goes/Fall colors (#33)
• Divas by Design -   Anything goes (#153)
• Wonderful Wednesdays -  Always Anything Goes (#27)
• WordArt Wednesdays -  Anything goes (#102)
• My Craft Creations - (Week 2) Always Anything Goes (#177)
• Not Just Cards -  Anything Goes (#66)
• Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - (Week 2) Anything goes  (#92)
• Vintage Stamping Challenges/Flonz Craft - (Sept) Anything Goes + DT Call (#37)

Thanks for stopping in today, have a wonderful week, see you soon.

Thanks

Hi Everyone,

I was at Sam's last week and saw potted Calla Lilies and just drooled over them. Didn't buy any, but they were so pretty. I was in a hurry so maybe I will go back this week and check them out.

Today is my day to post over at Craft-Dee BowZ (CDB)  I recently bought a stamp with calla lilies on it and it was sitting in my box of new stuff waiting to be used. Well I remembered the lilies at Sam's so I decided to use this new stamp. (This stamp just screamed at me so I had to buy it.)  LOL

Anyway, I decided the pale green ribbon I  received for this month from CDB  was perfect for the card I made with  these lilies. I made a double looped bow. Since this ribbon is wired, it will hold it's shape. I really like working with the wired ribbon for that reason. I added some beads that I strung on some wire, to act as an accent to the bow.

BTW, I know you like to win prizes, who doesn't, Craft-Dee BowZ is hosting a monthly challenge. You can access it over at their blog on it's own tab. Here is the direct link. Please check out the new challenge and I sure hope to see your entry over there.

Have a great week, see you soon.

Craft-Dee BowZ Challenge for May

Hi Everyone.
Today is May 1!!! I have 2 posts for today and they are both about challenges, so scroll down to check out the other post.

Today is a big day over at Craft-Dee BowZ. They are beginning to host a monthly challenge on their blog.
Their theme this month is: Anything Goes with Handmade Bows.

The theme is really wide open, you can use stamps or digital images made by ANY company. Boy that make it so easy to submit something, doesn't it!!!

Also they have a monthly prize, a Bow Maker tool. So if you are bow making challenged, you have to enter this challenge to win this easy to use  tool.

Since you can use a bow on anything, I used a clear box. I added a piece of DP to the top and bottom of the box and then added the ribbon and a bow. I actually used 2 different types of ribbon and made these bows in two different sizes, then stacked them together. Here are 2 pic's of the box.

This box was hard to photograph, first its a clear box so I added designer paper to the box to be able to photograph it better. Next, as I was taking the pic's it was hard to see the bow from the front shot so I photographed from more of a top down angle as well.

Thanks for stopping in today. Scroll down for one more post for today!!

Got Eggs

Welcome to Wednesday!!!
I love this cute chubby bunny over at Art Impressions.He looks like he is handing out Easter eggs to all. Great for your Easter card or in a scrapbook layout showing kids on that Easter egg hunt in the back yard.

Supplies used:

Chubby Bunny - T4020

Got Eggs - D4015

embossing folders (3)

embossing powder - Sparkle N Sprinkle Shimmer EP - EP137 (on eggs to give them glittery effect)

ribbon

copic markers - RV21, RV13, V12,V09, R81, R00, E43, E51, G21, G82, YG03, Y08,Y11, B32, C-0, C-2.

Egg Die - Nested Eggs S4-264 Spellbinders

Still need to make your Easter cards??  Still looking for that perfect stamp?You might want to check out the Art Impressions 2012 Easter Series for a great selection.

I get a lot of great comments on my bows. Most of my bows are made using Craft-Dee Bowz maker. Easy to use (trust me when I say that). Tell Donna Barbara sent ya, if you order one.

Thanks for stopping in today. Stop in tomorrow for my next Art Impressions weekly challenge card.