New to You Challenge

Our local group of crafty gals are getting together tonight and our challenge this time around is to use a 'new to us' stamp that we got from Kim. At our last crafty night, she passed along some older stamps that she doesn't use anymore and this is one that I got from her. I love butterflies and dragonflies, so I had to take this one. Thanks again, Kim! :)

This is the sketch that I followed from Crazy 4 Challenges:
I'll be sharing the project with you soon that we made tonight. Stay tuned...

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Dragonfly - P1-622 (Stampers Anonymous)
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi (SU), Ivory (Staples), Avocado (CRS)
Patterned Paper: Classic K McKenna (K & Company)
Digital Patterned Paper: Subtle Watercolour Background (Art Creations Friday)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Tools: Edge Distressor (CTMH)
Embellishments: Green Bling (Dollarama), Tim Holtz Distress Stickles - Peeled Paint (Ranger)

Dragonfly Dreams

Wow, what a hot day today. The temp got up to +35 C! It's now 8:25 pm and it's still +29 C inside my house. Yuck!  This is way too hot for my liking and we're supposed to have this heat wave all week here.   I hate to pray for cooler weather but the Fall really is my favourite time of the year. I love the cool days and evenings and the beautiful Fall colours as the leaves change.

Anyway, enough of my rambling. Onto my card. I made this card a while ago, but I wasn't happy with the stamped image as the ink ran a bit. So, I sat it aside and found it last night. The adhesive that I had used was the cheap dollar store double-sided tape and it completely dried out, so I had to put the entire card back together again! This time I changed the sentiment and added the dimensional stamped dragonfly.

Here's a close up of the dragonfly.   I used Peeled Paint Distress Stickles to make him look all shimmery.

This is the sketch that I followed.

Ok, I have to get some more work done that I didn't get done today.   It's just too bloody hot here!  

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Dragonfly (Impression Obsession), Dream (Studio G)
Cardstock: Flat White (Staples), Chocolate Brown (CRS), Pink Pirouette (SU)
Patterned Paper: Sugared (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Tools: Scissors, 3/16 " Pop Dots (SU), Distress Stickles - Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Embellishments: Light Pink Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels)

Mojo131 Sketch Challenge

This is a long card that I made for the current Mojo Monday sketch challenge. It measures 8 1/2" x 3 1/2".  I don't normally make long cards, but this was a fun one to make...unfortunately, now I'll need to make an envelop for it, too, since I don't have any envelopes that size.

I have to tell you, I'm absolutely giddy with excitement over this card - I know, that sounds funny and  you're probably thinking, "Well, Julie, why don't you just pat yourself on the back!"  lol  :)  So, I'll explain my excitement.  Tonight, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM we were supposed to turn off the lights in support of Earth Hour.  So, we obeyed the no lights rule and lit some candles instead.  Well, I made this entire card in the dark - by the light of just a few tealights!  I think I did a pretty good job with my matting, don't you think?  lol  :)

Here's the Mojo sketch that I followed:

I also used some gorgeous, double-sided, patterned paper that my friend, Val gave to me.   We each bought paper for the other person and challenged her to use that piece of paper on a card.  A fun challenge and Val was good to me, giving me this gorgeous paper to work with!  :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Sentiments I (Impression Obsession)
Cardstock: Wine (CRS), River Rock (SU), Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Christine Adolph (Creative Imaginations)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick and Shabby Shutters (Ranger)
Tools: Quilling Tweezers, 3/16" Glue Dots, Silent Setter (ProvoCraft) - to punch another hole in the metal tag
Embellishments: Sheer Olive Polka Dot Ribbon (Michaels), Metal Edged Frame, Silver Dragonfly

Sweet Pea Stamps DT Sketch Challenge

Oh, my goodness, I was so excited to see that Sweet Pea Stamps has started up a new blog called Sweet Pea Stampers and they're looking for a design team for it. This is my submission card. I absolutely love there stamps and would be thrilled to be chosen for their DT.  Fingers crossed for me!  :)  I think this stamp, Poppy Love is my favourite - poppies are my all time favourite flower and she's so beautiful.  These stamps are so much fun to colour in!

Here's a close up of the 'Poppy Love' mermaid and gorgeous paper flowers that I found at the Dollarama!   Ya gotta love the dollar store!  :)

They provided this beautiful sketch to follow for the DT challenge.

Thanks for stoppin' by!  :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Poppy Love - ©Ching-Chou Kuik's Fantasy Art Collection (Sweet Pea Stamps), Vintage Flourish (Stampabilities)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (CRS), Dark Purple (Recollections), Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Scarlet's Letter - Recognition (Basic Grey), Archaic - Rusty (Basic Grey)
Ink: Ancient Page - Coal Black (Clear Snap), Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick (Ranger), Black, Purple, Mauve, Wine
Touch Markers: 0-Colorless Blender, 11-Carmine, 29-Bareley Beige, 144-Pale Baby Blue (ShinHan Art)
Tools: Quilling Tweezers, 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success), Custom Circle Cutting System (Creative Memories), Aqua Painter (SU), 3/16" Glue Dots
Embellishments:Sheer Black Ribbon (Michaels), Silver Dragonfly Charms, Red Paper Flowers (Dollarama)

Fairy Book Worm

I thought I'd play around with this image for a card for my little book worm daughter, Alexandria.   I know she'll love this sweet little fairy.  Who wouldn't?  I downloaded her a couple of days ago and just had to colour her in tonight while I'm not shaky.   Not the best job colouring, but I had fun!  :)

Here's a peek at the inside of the card...I haven't decided what to stamp on the inside yet!  lol  :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Wild Vines Flourish (Technique Tuesday)
Digi Image: Fairy Book Worm (http://fairycoloringpages.blogspot.com)
Cardstock: Flat White (Staples), Purely Pomegranate (SU), Bashful Blue (SU), Lime Green (Bazzill)
Patterned Paper: Make Merry - Celebrate by Michelle Coleman (Fancy Pants Designs)
Touch Markers: 18-Peach, 29-Bareley Beige, 36-Cream, 64-Indian Blue, 86-Vivid Reddish Purple, 95-Burnt Sienna, 144-Pale Baby Blue175-Lime Green
Tools: Quilling Tweezers, 3/16" Pop Dots, Cuttlebug, Scalloped and Small Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Embellishments: Silver Dragonfly, Rose Grosgrain Decorative Ribbon (Scrapbooking & Card Creations)

Friend Treat Purse

I saw this cute idea over on Kitty Franken's blog for a little Valentine Treat Purse and I thought I'd give one a try. This is the first time I've ever used my scalloped circle Nestabilites to make a decorative edge. You simply feed your cardstock through the Nestie leaving 1/2 of the nestie on top to actually cut and the other 1/2 is left underneath the cardstock, so it doesn't cut anything. Does that make sense? Kit shows the tutorial on her blog, so you can take a peek there if you're like me and need pictures to go by instead! lol :)

Here's a close up of the front of the treat purse.

I decided to fill the inside with candy covered easter eggs...yes, apparently Easter is coming a wee but early this year. I just liked the colour of these and they're so yummy that I thought they'd work great as a little treat.

A close up of the ribbon this time, you know me, I just had to show off the sweet little butterflies in the ribbon! lol :)

Jim got home last night and we've all been having a relaxing day today. We had a nice Valentine's Day, and best of all, we're all feeling much better around here, finally! I don't have to go back to work until next Thursday, so that'll give a good chance to fully get better.

I gave the girls their little Smartie Gift Boxes this morning and they loved them. I'd like to find out where I could buy those little empty containers that cake decorating sprinkles come in. If anyone happens to know, could you let me know, I'd like to have some on hand for future projects. Thanks so much! :)

These are what the containers look like again. They're about 3/4" in diameter and 2 3/4" tall.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Friends (Queen Kat Designs), A2055 - Dragonfly (Impression Obsession), A2056 - Butterfly
Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate (SU), Pink Pirouette (SU), Soft Sky (SU), Flat White (CRS)
Ink: Purely Pomegranate (SU), Soft Sky (SU)
Tools: Terrifically Tacky Tape (Provocraft), Score Blade, Cuttlebug, Classic Circle and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Mini Glue Dots (SU), Ziploc Snack Baggie

Birthday Butterflies

This is a card that I made for a birthday party that my oldest daughter is attending tomorrow for a little friend of hers who's turning 6 years old. I wanted to make a pretty, girlie card and I think she'll like it. Alexandria thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it herself! lol :)

Here's a close up of the vellum butterfly that I watercoloured.

Ok, this is a short post, I have to run out to go buy the birthday gift and do a few errands.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: 'happy birthday to you' - Sentiments 1 (Impression Obsession), Large Butterfly and Dragonfly (Impression Obsession)
Cardstock: Rose Weave (Bazzill), Mauve (The Paper Company), Vellum (SU)
Watercolour Wonder Crayons: Ballet Blue, Bravo Burgundy & Elegant Eggplant (SU)
Ink: Jet Black (StazOn), Purely Pomegranate (SU)
Patterned Paper: Soft Butterflies (?...not sure what the dp is actually called or who makes it)
Tools: Circle and Scalloped Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Cuttlebug, Ticket Punch (SU), Aqua Painter (SU)
Embellishments: Pink Bling