Big Hugs

While not everyone may have a special someone who would qualify as a Valentine, we all know someone who would appreciate a fun card with a big hug.  This is my DT card for Dr Digi's House of Stamps, and I've made good use of this sweet image....Quackers.  Such fun to colour and sure to bring a smile.

After colouring with markers, I've used my Spellbinders die and the 'out of the box' technique to cut out the image.  An older DP from Memory Box pairs up well with the older heart stamp from Stämpelkällan, and still on a roll.....the sentiment is from an older Stampendous set.  Isn't it great when you find just what you need in your older stash?

Hope you are keeping well, and warm.  This weekend we are supposedly having temperatures of 4 or 5...with rain.   I'm definitely not complaining, but I'm sure the skiers are.  Oh well, they had lots of snow last year.

Some challenges for my card:

Creative Inspirations -#343 Anything Goes w/option of a sketch

Aud Sentiments - #147 Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - #70 Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner - #56 Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze -#94 Things with wings

Creative Craft Cottage - #56 Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - #278 Anything Goes

DL.Art -  #173 Valentine..... alternative thank you

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - #130 Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #348 Love/Valentines/Anniversary

A little tyke on her bike

Hi there everyone....staying warm?  The winds are howling tonight, looking forward to getting under the covers.  Hopefully it will settle down before morning!

With luck it won't be long before we see the likes of this again....the little ones on their bikes.  Here I've coloured up a sweet image from Time for Tea, sure to make you think of spring, no? 

You will notice a couple of stamped plus a die cut sentiment, where I've used the same flowered paper as the scalloped mat.  Nice and simple, with a little butterfly for embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by....sweet dreams and good night!

Some challenges for my card:

Creative Inspirations -#343 Anything Goes w/option of a sketch

Aud Sentiments - #147 Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - #70 Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner - #56 Anything Goes

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

The Sketchy Challenge - #93 Linda's Sketch and/or Anything goes

Creative Inspirations - #343 Anything Goes w/option of a sketch

Scrapping 4 Fun - #58 Anything Goes

Come and Get It - #102 Round Things

Birds of a feather....

It might be winter, but at least we missed out on that snow storm occurring south of the border.  We've been very lucky so far this year, here in Ontario, and I'm really hoping that continues.  Just think, January is nearly over....yay!!  Spring is coming (hopefully!)

Yes, happiness is in the little things....so true.   I'm really thinking spring with this one.  This is all rubber stamping done right on the card blank, except for the sentiment which I added after.  Colouring is done with copics, after which I masked the image and added the stenciling using distress ink.  Then to finish it off, the stamped corners and the sentiment.

Other supplies used:
Northwoods - Blue Jay, Robin & Bluebird
Stämpelkällan - Corner A32
Whimsy - Magical Mini Letter Seals
Tim Holtz stencil - Dot Fade

Stay safe everyone!

Some challenges for my card:

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - #343 Anything Goes w/option of a sketch

Aud Sentiments - #147 Anything Goes

One Crazy Stamper - Anything goes

Addicted to Stamps and More - #177 Make Your Mark

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Create With Critters

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - #56 Anything Goes

The Ribbon Girl - Any Image

Scrapping 4 Fun - #58 Anything Goes

To you and yours

The sun may be shining....but it is much too cold outside for me....brrrr.  Must mean it's crafting time!

A Magnolia stamp and some water colours today.  I've used the 'out of the box' technique to cut out the image, using the Spellbinders Labels Eighteen die, which gave me some blank space to stamp a message.  The placement of the background DP also gave me more blank space to add more stamping.

Thanks for stopping by....stay warm!

Some challenges for my card:

Magnolia-licious Challenge - Winter Theme or Anything Goes

Lovely-Haenglar or Sweet Magnolia - #129 Anything Goes

Simply Magnolia - Anything Goes

Bizzy Bec's  - Anything Goes

Lets Craft and Create - #109 Layer It Up

It's cold outside....

Do penguins feel the cold?  I just had to google it....and it would seem that they don't.  What a lucky duck, or whatever.  lol    For my card today, I've coloured up this adorable little Penguin from Dr Digi's House of Stamps.   I know that Christmas is over for this year, but winter isn't, and this little guy is sure to warm your heart....though not likely your toes!

After colouring with markers, I had a play with my Spellbinders Heirloom Ornaments die.  I've used the 'out of the box' technique for cutting the image, and then some other layers in behind.  A bit of greenery and a pretty bow adds a festive touch.  I'm getting a head start on my cards for next year.

For those that enjoy winter....have fun!  For the rest of us, stay warm and hope for an early spring!

Some challenges for my card:

Addicted to Stamps and More - #176 Anything Goes

Penny's Challenges - #260 Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday -  #408 A Bit of Fun

Card Mania - #76 Winter Fun

DL.Art -  #172 Penguin or Black, white & yellow

Through the Purple Haze - #93 Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Something New (ornament border stamp) Crafts and Me Challenges - Anything Goes Sweet Stampin - Things with Wings

Just a Note - HI

Hi there everyone.  I hope all is well and life is treating you kindly.  Although we are now definitely into winter, on the positive side....at least the days are getting longer!!!

As the wind is howling outside, it's nice to hibernate inside where I can stay warm.  This can often prod me into trying some different techniques for a change. 

Here you will see some stenciling, rubber stamping, and both dry and heat embossing.

First, the card front.  I die cut a window on the left, and then dry embossed the line pattern; added some distress ink, then traced a line border around the window.

Next the stenciled flowers.  I used complementary colours of distress ink and placed the finished pattern behind the window.

Next, a corner die cut.  Then the butterfly is stamped and heat embossed with gold, again coloured with DI's, and finally fussy cut and attached with foam dots.

Almost done.  Just a sentiment and some sparkles and glitter to finish it off.  Makes for a card that could be sent to anyone when you just want to say Hi.

Supplies used:

Butterfly stamp - from Stämpelkällan

Stencil Mania - Daisies

Memory Box die - Madera Corner

Spellbinders die - Labels Eight

Some challenges for my card:

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Stencil It

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - #276 Add Dimension

That Craft Place *Anything Goes

Jade's Sparkling Butterflies - #10 ATG/All Things Bright and Beautiful

The Sketchy Challenge- #93 Linda's Sketch and/or Anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude - #11 Anything Goes

Jump up and down.....

Can you think of a better way to start the New Year?  My brother-in-law has just retired....definitely goodbye to the old ways and hello to the new.  Such a good excuse for this card.

This delightful image from Rick St Denis seemed to be just the ticket, for someone ready to kick up his heels and celebrate, in mind if not in body. lol  Oh-oh, the golden years!

Coloured with markers and cut out with the 'out of the box' technique, I've then matted the image in white using the Lacy Square Frame die from Joy Crafts.  You will also note a few gold sparkly accents, added for extra interest.  A doodled border with a few gems, and a die cut Celebration sentiment to finish it off.

Take care everyone, as you manage through winter and wait patiently for spring.  Try to stay warm, healthy and safe!

Now for some challenges for my card:

Crafting from the Heart - #99 Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - #294 Anything Goes

Sparkle and Glitter - Progressive Challenge

Lets Craft and Create - #109 Layer It Up

Where the Heart is - #5 Anything Goes

The Crafty Addicts - #6 Anything Goes/Celebrations

Crafty Gals Corner - #53 Anything Goes

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude - #11 Anything Goes

Jade's Sparkling Butterflies - #10 Anything Goes

Quiet time...

Happy New Year everyone!  Feeling rushed, stressed, looking for some quiet time.....this one's for you!  lol. Here I've coloured up Airfresh Fiona, such a fun image from Dr Digi's House of Stamps.  Hope this made you smile.

A bit of stenciling, some washi tape, liquid pearls, paper scraps and a Spellbinders die...that pretty much sums it up.  A nice peaceful setting....so the lady of the house can relax.

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your family and friends, and here's wishing you all the best in the new year!

Some challenges for my card:

Crafting from the Heart - #98 Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #344 Anything Goes

Paper Creators Crafts - #43 Anything Goes

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - #341 Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch

CCC Digi Creations - #40 Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - Y is for Your Choice The Sketchy Challenge - #93 Linda's Sketch and/or Anything goes Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes