Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Christmas Stampin All Year Long



Welcome Bloggers -

I have some exciting news. I have been selected to join the team for 2014 at Christmas Stampin All Year Long. I am looking forward to this journey and I am blessed to be on the team. Thank you Patricia and Design Team Members for allowing me to join.

Click HERE to visit the Design Team Members at the CSAYL Blog.

If you have not joined in on the yearly Christmas Challenge that takes place each Friday - I encourage you to come and check us out. The first challenge will be on March 7, 2014 - so come on over!

Here is a link to Christmas Stampin All Year Long BLOG - Click HERE

Here is a link to the RULES page - CLICK HERE

I hope to see you there - and have a blessed week.

Gail

Guest Designer ~ Word Art Wednesday

Welcome Bloggers,
I am honored to be the Guest Designer 
for the month of February at 
Each week a Free Scripture 
is provide for your download.
If you have not entered the challenges at 
let me encourage you to visit the WAW blog to get inspiration from the DT, 
read the rules,
 and enter the challenge
You are not required to use the scripture
This week I have created a 
Tag using Digital Stamps by Daydream Designs
I am also on the Design Team for Daydream Designs
and I enjoy being blessed with the digitals Diane Creates to use in my paper crafting projects - thank you Diane.

Recipe
TH Bookmark & Tag Die
DDD Digital backing paper
DDD coffee circles
DDD chalkboard
I re-typed the scripture in white text and then 
merged it  onto the chalkboard before printing
Pop Up tape
Burlap cut into heart shapes
Offray Brown Ribbon
This weeks scripture

Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see your lovely creation entered at
this week! 
God Bless you!
~ Gail ~

Sharing with these challenges
 Feb 25th through March 26th Just Keep On Creating ATG UE
DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/26
Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/26
TTCRDATG 2 of 2
Kaboodle DoodlesUse Ribbon 3 of 3
Love to Create ATG 3 of 3
613 Avenue ATG 3 of 3
Crafting for all Seasons - Sentiment the focus 1 of 3 
Digistamps4Joy Dies and Punches 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Christmas Skate Card

Welcome Bloggers -
Today I have created a Christmas Card using a digital stamp from Meljens that I won in their challenge.  This is my first time to print a digital stamp on DCWV white glitter cardstock - I am liking how it turned out and will do this again for future cards. Have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by - Gail 
Recipe
Pink Cardstock Recollections
Scraps of Black and Kraft Cardstock
Black Curly Ribbon
Black & White Checkered Washi Tape - love my Washi tape
Meljens Skates Digital Stamp - printed on Glitter Cardstock
Spectrum Noir Pink Marker used on Star and Eyelets of the Skate
Spellbinders Scallop Square Die/Embossing - 2 sizes - gifted to me by Kren
Merry Christmas Sentiment Stamp - Clear Dollar Stamps
Basic Grey/Sizzix Embossing folder used on Pink Cardstock base
Ink It Black Ink
I would like to showcase my card in the following challenges:

Feb 25th through March 26th Just Keep On Creating ATG UE
Crafting by Designs February Monthly ATG Challenge UE  
DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/25 
Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/25 
Kaboodle Doodles Use A Ribbon 2 of 3 
Love to Create ATG 2 of 3 
Sister Act Cards Only UE 
Meljens - Bling it on - 1E 
Love to Create ATG 2 of 3 
Loves Rubberstamps Washi Tape UE
Sweet Stamps - Favorite Colors - White, Black, Pink, Kraft 1E
TTCRD ATG 1 of 2

ABC Christmas D is for Die Cuts - using Spellbinders Die
 613 Avenue ATG 2 of 3


Monday, February 24, 2014

FOSTV ~ Monday Challenge 113

Welcome to my blog! A new challenge is beginning at Friends of Speedy TV (FOSTV) today (Monday) at 8 AM EST
~Use Tissue Paper~




Here is a masculine tag I created using
Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. 
Stamp Collection
Calendar 2013 & Tailgate Party

Recipe
Scrap of Kraft Cardstock for the base of the tag
Scrap of Dark Brown Cardstock for the tag
Sizzix Banner Die for the Dark Brown Cardstock
Black Curly ribbon
MFPaHC Stamp Collections - Tailgate Party & Calendar 2013
Memento Black Tuxedo Ink
Memory Box Family Ties Die
Memory Box Mini Shopping bag
Scrap of Brown with Pink Polk-a-dots cardstock for mini bag and tie
White Tissue Paper in Shopping bag
Mustache Washi Tape 
Brown Twine

Mark's Finest Papers, Stamps and Supplies
can be purchased at the store. 
Click  HERE.
 
The Winner of this Challenge will receive a
  Mark's Finest Papers Stamp Selection.
Please visit the challenge to see what 
MFP Stamp Set is offered to the winner 

Come on over and enter 
your 5 paper creation in
 Friends of Speedy TV (FOSTV) Challenge!

I hope to see you there! 
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a Happy Week.

Sharing with the following Challenges
Crafting by Designs February Monthly ATG Challenge UE
DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/24
Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/24
Blessing Ink - Anything Goes 1 of 2
Kaboodle Doodles Use A Ribbon 1 of 3
Love to Create ATG 1 of 3
Melonheadz For the Boys 1 of 2
 613 Avenue ATG 1 of 3





Saturday, February 22, 2014

Speedy Fox & Friends ~ Saturday Challenge ~ Anything but a Card

Welcome! Thank you for stopping by my blog today. We have a new challenge at Speedy Fox & Friends  ~ Anything but a Card ~




My Tag Features
 Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co.
Duck Hunting & Asian Delights Collection
Recipe
TH Tag and Bookmark Die
Paper Studio Kraft Cardstock print
Sizzix Tag Die 
Plain Kraft Cardstock
Stampin Up Heart Punch using Kraft Cardstock scraps
Black and White Twine
Black and White Checkered Washi Tape
MFPaHC - Asian Delights and Duck Hunting Stamp Collection
Ink It Up Black Ink
Marks Finest Papers Stamps Sets & Supplies 
can be purchased at the store.
Click  HERE.

The Winner of this Challenge will receive a
  Mark's Finest Papers Stamp Selection.
Please visit the challenge to see what 
MFP Stamp Set is offered to the winner 

Come on over and enter 
your paper creation in
Speedy Fox & Friends Challenge


I hope to see you there! 
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a Happy Week.

Sharing with these challenges
DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/22
Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/22

Friday, February 21, 2014

ACN - Mid Post Feburary Challenge


Welcome Bloggers:
this is a Mid- Post for the challenge 
going on at
A Creative Need
I am honored to be on the Design Team
If you have not entered the monthly challenge - there is still time to join in on the fun.

Deena offers a free digital image to get you started - so what are you waiting for?  
You do not have to use the ACN image to be a winner[but we like it when you do]. Be sure to read the rules on the challenge blog site ~ Click HERE.

In addition to Deena's 
A Creative Need Esty Shop- Click Here
you can also find Deena's lovely digital stamps at Squigglefly - Click Here
 
February's Challenge is Wild Thing
Use a bird or animal image or 
an element of the wild in your project 
Here is my creation using 
Wild Love Wolves

Recipe
Sizzix Scallop Die for pop up card by Karen B
DCWV Cardstock for base of card
Black Cardstock for Sizzix Twig border die
Grey Cardstock for Sizzix twig border die
Artist Loft Black Chalk for moon and grey twigs
Fiskars Circle Punch for Moon using grey cardstock
Grey cardstock for base for sentiment
Darcie Animal Foot print cardstock
Stampin Up Scallop Punch for sentiment
Grey and Black button
American Craft black twine
Spectrum Noir Markers to color digital
Digital Stamp Wild Love Wolves
EK Success Real-Estate punch for the Wolves
Mary's Card TV More Encouraging thoughts Stamp Set
Black Tuxedo Memento Ink
Pop Up tape
Score Tape
Crop-a-dile corner rounder
 Sharing with these challenges
One Crazy Stamper ATG 5 of 5 
Sister Act Cards Only
DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/21 
Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/21 
Crafting by Designs February Monthly ATG Challenge UE
Little Scrap Pieces Show it Off Saturday - 1E 
CHNC Patterned Paper February Monthly Challenge ATG with Patterned paper background
Digistamps4Joy Dies and Punches 1 of 3
Whimsy Stamps Love is in the Air 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Daydream Designs - Vintage Postcard


Howdy Bloggers. It is time again to Spotlight Digital Stamps created by Diane Nobel
of Day Dream Designs.
It is an honor to be on the Daydream Designs Digi & More Blog Team 

It is super fun to work with Diane's Digitals. They sure are lovely.






Today I am showcasing
Tea Sentiment Bundle B


This is new set and 
available for purchase in the store.

Recipe
Post Card Daydream Designs
Kaiser White paper Rose
Crochet Heart for Stamp
Digital Stamp Heart Sentiment Where there is Tea... DDD
Stretchy Lace made into a bow - gifted by a friend
EK Success Butterfly Punch

You can purchase all of Diane Noble's 
Daydream Design Digital Stamps 
in the Daydream Designs Store
Click HERE to be taken directly to the 
Store to check out ALL of the Digital Sets. 

Thank you for stopping by & please visit Diane's Day Dream Designs 
You are sure to find a set suitable for your crafting creativity!


Have a Blessed Week.
Thank you for stopping by

Sharing with these challenges
Sister ACT- Cards Only
One Crazy Stamper ATG 4 of 5
Little Blue Button - ATG - CH #2/14 Use Rubber, Clear or Digital Stamp 4 of 4
Crafting by Designs February Monthly ATG Challenge UE
 DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/20
Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/20

Guest Design Team ~ Word Art Wednesday

Welcome Bloggers,
I am honored to be the Guest Designer 
for the month of February at 
Each week a Free Scripture 
is provide for your download.
If you have not entered the challenges at 
let me encourage you to visit the WAW blog 
to get inspiration from the DT, 
read the rules,
 and enter the challenge
You are not required to use the scripture
This week I have created a 
Tag using Digi Darla's Country Star Snowman
February Challenge at LBB - thank you - a $10 Gift Certificate

Recipe
TH Bookmark & Tag
White cardstock to print the digital stamp and cut the tag
Scraps of White cardstock for snow layers
MS Grey ink for distressing the snow
Clear Dollar stamps snow stamp
Black Tuxedo Memento ink for the snow
Spectrum Noir and Sharpie markers for coloring
Digital stamp by Robyn's Fetish - Snowman
Liquid pearls for snow highlights on hat and snow drops on snowman
Black Curly ribbon
Scraps of Kraft, Green Striped cardstock for frame on scripture
White cardstock to print scripture
 
This weeks scripture is
 Thank you for stopping by ~ be Blessed
Sharing with these challenges:
One Crazy Stamper ATG 3 of 5 
DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/19 
Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/19 
Little Blue Button - ATG - CH #2/14 Use Rubber, Clear or Digital Stamp 3 of 4
Crafting by Designs February Monthly ATG Challenge UE 
CHNC February Challenge ATG UE 
Pennys Crafty Paper Challenge Lots of Layers 1 of 3

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Tuesday Throwdown Team B Challenge 183

Welcome Bloggers. It is time for another challenge at Tuesday Throwdown!
I hope you will come over and join the fun.  

Here are a few of the guidelines for Tuesday Throwdown Challenge:  Limit of 3 cards/projects per challenge that fit the theme using a digital or rubber stamp. Anything Goes are allowed a maximum of 2 entries.
For more detailed guidelines, please click HERE.

Today's challenge is:
Winged Fairytale 

We are sponsored by Meljens Designs
Here is my project
using Pigs Could Fly Digital

by Meljens Designs

I just love this Pig - he/she is so cute!!
 
Recipe
White Cardstock
Darice Hearts Embossing Folder
Homemade Glitter Mist
Hugs and Kisses Ribbon - the Paper Studio
Digital Stamp - If Pigs Could Fly by Meljens - thank you
Meljens Sentiment Digital Recipe for Happiness
Spectrum Noir and Sharpie Markers
Scalloped Square Die and Embossing for Digital
Glossy Accents on Pig Wings

This so cute Pigs Could Fly digital stamps can be purchased  HERE
Stop by Meljens today 
to see what other 
digital stamps are in the store.  
After your visit,
Come on over and join in on the fun at 
  & upload your creations for the challenge!
 ~ See you there! ~


Thank you for stopping by!

I would like to share with the following challenges:
Sister ACT- Cards Only
One Crazy Stamper ATG 2 of 5
DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/18


Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/18
Little Blue Button - ATG - CH #2/14 Use Rubber, Clear or Digital Stamp 2 of 4
Red Carpet Studio - Love Actually 
Crafting by Designs February Monthly ATG Challenge UE
Whimsy Stamps Love is in the Air 

Monday, February 17, 2014

Friends of Speedy TV ~ Monday Challenge ~ Tent Card

Welcome to my blog! A new challenge is beginning at Friends of Speedy TV (FOSTV) today (Monday) at 8 AM EST
~Tent Card~



The rules of the challenge: You can use any stamp set that you would like. If you use a MFPaHC stamp set your name will be entered twice. Limit 5 postings per challenge.

Here is my tent card using
Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. 
Stamp Collection
DragonFly 
Recipe
Tent Tutorial I found on You Tube Tutorial 
My first ever Tent Card 
Recollections Blue Cardstock for base of Card
Cuttlebug Floral Screen Dry Embossing Folder on front of Card
Impressions Obsessions Bird House and Bird Die-DIE045-F
Cream Cardstock for Bird House and Birds
Forever In Time 3-D Tag with flowers
MFPaHC Dragonfly and sentiment stamped on Tag
Ink It Up Black Ink
Washi Blue & White Polk-a-dots on white cardstock/Stampin Up Heart Punch
Stamping Up Punched/hearts at base of card - 2 larger hearts Embossed with Snowflake folder by Cuttlebug
Cream Lacey Ribbon
Threading Water Border punch - scrap of blue & white Polk-a-dot paper

Mark's Finest Papers, Stamps and Supplies
can be purchased at the store. 
Click  HERE.
 
The Winner of this Challenge will receive a
  Mark's Finest Papers Stamp Selection.
Please visit the challenge to see what 
MFP Stamp Set is offered to the winner 

Come on over and enter 
your paper creation in
 Friends of Speedy TV (FOSTV) Challenge!

I hope to see you there! 
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a Happy Week.

Sharing with the following Challenges
 Crafting by Designs February Monthly ATG Challenge UE
Sister ACT- Cards Only
One Crazy Stamper ATG 1 of 5 
DL ART THANKFUL Thursday ATG Feb Linky 1 each day 2/17 
Just Be Creative Feb Linky  ATG 1 each Day 2/17 
Little Blue Button - ATG - CH #2/14 Use Rubber, Clear or Digital Stamp 1 of 4