New in Town!!

There's a new stamp company in town, it promises to be fun, whimsy, and a little corky. The Alley Way Stamps, will be having a grand opening in just a few days, so spread the word, let everyone know that there is a new stamp company in town!

There will be fun prizes, inspiration, and a freebie stamp each day of there Grand Opening! This is a wonderful way to start off the new year. Go over and check out the deets on there site!!

Santa's Helper

This card is being entered into the following challenges:
Shelly's Images - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes - Celebrate

CDAC Progressive Challenge!!

Here is a card I did for round 8 of CDAC's Progressive Challenge.
This cute image is from Just some lines, I cut him out and popped him up. I
decided not to put a sentiment on at this time, as I haven't decided or I'll use it as a Thank you card or something else!!
If you haven't gotten the images, buy in is only $1, so hurry over and play, there's only one day left!

Snow Family!!

With Christmas around the corner, I haven't had much time to craft :( , or post anything.
It's just that time of year, when everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays. I still have
some shopping to do, and of course, I'm clueless as what to get my own kids!

I just returned from Las Vegas a few days ago where, for me, the weather was so lovely,
now, I'm back here in Edmonton, where there is snow, high winds and cold weather.
So, I guess it's just right to have most of the challenges wanting snow as there theme.

I decided to make another shaker card, I just love them, they are so easy to make and fun to get or play with!!

I'm entering this card into:
Shelly's Images - Snow Theme
Designed2delight - Snow Theme
Paper Sundaes - Sundae Bar

Snow Bear!

Here is my 2 entry for CDAC's Progressive Challenge, the image you see is from Faiths,

Designed2delight called Winter Bear. I simply love this polar bear, I decided to make a shaker card, as the theme over at CDAC is Winter Wonders. I coloured with Copics and used paper from Bo Bunny.

If you enter with all 5 images available, they are giving away a free image. Go on over and play!!

Candle Trio!!

Here is my first entry for the CDAC Progressive Challenge 6, this is the last round of the first series. The grand prize is a 12 pack of Copic markers, go here and see what we're all playing for.
The image you see is from Daisy Doodles, it's called Candle, isn't it just perfect for Christmas! The sketch I used is from The Outlaws Wednesday Sketch challenge. I popped out the hollies
and used both Copic markers along with some glitter pens to help give the candles that shinny glittery look.

Newscaster!!

This week over at Hambo Hoedown, the challenge is to use newspaper on your card along with the Newscaster image and one of their sentiments. When you open my card it says "Your having a Birthday" this is another one of Hambo's sentiments.

To get in on this progressive challenge, just use any Hambo image you have and follow the theme for the challenge, easy peasy, right!

The sketch I used is for The Outlaws Wednesday Sketch challenge, go on over and check it out.

Cookies Anyone!

Here is my entry for CDAC Progressive Challenge using Digi Drawn image of these yummy cookies, the twist this go around was to use cool colors. You still have a week to get your entries in. The sketch I used is from The Outlaws Wednesday Sketch Challenge.

Hare-Mummy!

Here is my entry for Hambo Hoedown progressive challenge, the image is called Zombie Bunny. The challenge this week was a sketch, the sentiment is also from Hambo Designs, inside my card I put their 2nd sentiment, Happy Halloween.

Steampunk Relay 3!!

Publish PostHere she is, Steampunk Victoria, she is the 3 image from the Sassy Studio progressive challenge. This time you are to use her to make a project Vintage or Victorian, I'm hoping my card looks Vintage. You still have a few more hours to play, and remember the party tomorrow over at their PCP group.

Steampunk Relay!

Here is the 2nd image from Sassy Studio design, she's called Steampunk Amelia, isn't she just fabulous! For this 2nd challenge we are to use clock and/or gears, I had to improvise and use Spellbinders inverted scallop circles and took apart a old glue roller for the gears.

If you missed out on this image, you can still win simply by going over to their blog and commenting on the posts! At the end of the week they will pick two people to win a Sassy image of their choice just for leaving a comment. Also, go check in over at their PCP site where there are trivia questions, prizes and another 24h freebie.

Steampunk!

Sassy Studios is celebrating there 500 members over at PCP with a progressive challenge, the free image is Steampunk Josephine, if you play you get another image. Don't forget October 22 go over to their PCP site and join in the celebration!!

Wrapped Up!

This appears to be the week for Halloween images or colors.

I printed this image out on cream cardstock and used Prisma colored pencils, I really wanted the white to stand out.

Paper Sundaes challenge this week is to have an Halloween or Fall theme project, I went with Halloween because of the image I used. The image and sentiment I used is from Hambo Hoedowns Progressive challenge, its called Mummy. The challenge this week was not only to use their image but to use the colors Black, Orange, Purple and Green, as well. Over at Sassy Studios they also have a color challenge going on, along with a 500 member progressive challenge, go check it out here!

Frank Who?

I kept this card layout pretty simple, the sketch is from The Outlaws Wednesday sketch challenge. The image I used is from Bonibleaux Designs Digital Stamp and the sentiment is from Stamping up. This is my 3rd entry for CDAC Progressive Challenge, you have until the 14th to enter your projects and move onto the 5th round or buy back in. Check it out here!

Daisy Doodle!!

Here is my 2nd card for CDAC Progressive challenge, the image used is from Daisy Doodle.
I used Copic markers to color 4 identical images and then cut out 3 and used pop dot to give the 3D effect, not sure you can tell by the picture, but the image is stacked.
Only a few more days left to play, go on over and check it out!!

Beary Sweet!!

This time around, the CDAC Progressive Challenge theme is Halloween/ Mystical.
This very cute image is from Sew Many Cards, it is just one of the several images you get when you play, or buy in for only $1.
You have until October 14 to play this round, you can receive a bonus image if you
enter 3 projects or if you link your BLOG with at least TWO cdacpc4 entry numbers AND the "link to your blog" showing that you are displaying the CDAC BADGE on your side bar.
Go here and read all about it!

The Outlaws 1000 Member Party!!

Just in case you didn't know The Outlaws are having a Party, that's right, they have over 1000 members and have decided to celebrate with use.

There are 5 games, a tutorial blog hop, 2 scavenger hunts and 7 challenges. Unlike a regular week, all of the challenges started on Monday, Oct 3 and each has a different challenge for you to play to win prizes! Make sure you visit all 7 challenges to win more prizes!

They have a large number of sponsors, to many to list here, so go on over and find out what you can win!

With Christmas around the corner,

I decided to work on my Christmas cards.

This is what I did for this weeks Wednesday

Sketch Party Challenge.

Patches the Ghost!!

This is the last image for the month of September, for Designed2Delight. The image is called Patches the Ghost, isn't he simply adorable. If you played last week you would have received him in your inbox. If you didn't play, you still have time to purchase him here and play.
This Friday is the first Friday in October, and everyone will be able to receive the new image that Faith puts up. Why not play along for the month!

I'll also be entering this card into the Beary Sweet challenge, which is hosting an Free for
(F) all/Anything Goes challenge for the next 2 weeks, so you have until Oct. 14 to play.

The sketch I used if from The Outlaws Wednesday Sketch challenge. They currently have 1000 Membership Party going on at their site, they're lots of games and some wonderful prizes to be won. Go here and check it out.

Sunflower Butterfly!

Here is my 3rd entry for the CDAC Progressive Freebie Challenge,

the image you see is from Just Ink Lined.

You only have 2 more days to get your projects done and be able to receive the next round of freebies.

This is the last week of Flutter By Wednesday's, Birthday Celebration, where all the challenges has been open.

I truly love the way this came out, I printed two images, cut out the butterfly and shaped the wings, used pop up dots to add to the other image I colored. I hope it looks like it's fluttering.

Don't forget to use your Angel, Butterfly or Fairy, go on over and play

Bowl of Apples!!

Here is my second card for the CDAC Progressive Freebie Challenge.

The image is from Glitterbabes and is called Apple Bowl.

I left the bottom clear so I could stamp a greeting when I'm ready.

You still have 3 more days to get your projects in.

Higher Learning!

This is Study Tilda and the books she is sitting on is a digi image from The Stamping Boutique.

This card will be entered into the Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge blog, the theme is fall/School time has returned!

I Did it Creations also has a School theme, and Paper Sundaes is Anything Goes!

Autumn Fairy!!

Summer will soon be no more, and fall will take it's place!

Autumn is most certainly my favorite time of year, with all the pretty colors and the cooler weather, whats not to love, really!

This 3rd round over at CDAC Progressive Challenge is a Fall theme.

Here, I used Gurukitty Designs image, not sure what it's called but I'm calling it the Autumn Fairy, I think she is just beautiful.

Over at Shelly's Images the challenge is a color one, which just happen to be fall colors,

Burnt Orange, Maroon and Brown.

It's hip to be square over at Sassy Studio Designs, and the sketch I used is from The Outlaws Wednesday Sketch challenge. Don't forget to check out their main page and found out about the 1000 member Party.

Blooms!!

Hop on over to Faith's Designed2delight and play in her progressive challenge.

If you played last week you would have received this image called Happiness Blooms.

I paper pieced the vase and colored the image with pencil crayons and baby oil.

The Outlaws!!

Look who's having a party,

that's right it's the outlaws and they've reached 1000 members.

What better why to celebrate than to through a huge party!

Stop by on October 3rd through the 9th

There'll be games, scavenger hunts, tutorials and lots more,

head on over now and read all about it on the main page.

Cupcake Fairy!

Here is a card that I did for my nieces birthday, she
loves cupcakes so much. I saw this stamp and automatically
thought of her.
The stamp is from C.C Designs Swiss Pixie and is called Cupcake Brigitta,
she is just too cute.
I'm entering this card into Flutter By Wednesdays Challenge which is open this month.

Also entering Digi Darla challenge A Special Treat and Designed2delight Saturday challenge

Autumn Harvest!!

Well, that's the name of this digi stamp from Faith, over at Designed2delight.

That's right, its another progressive challenge, if you played along

last week, you should have received this wonderful stamp in your inbox.

It's certainly starting to feel like fall here this week with the lower temperature.

The sketch I used is from The Outlaws Wednesday Sketch challenge this week, go on over and play.

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Welcome Back!!

Here is my second card for CDAC Progressive challenge.

This wonderful image belongs to Stamp N Doodle,

she's all ready for school and has an apple for her teacher!

Don't forget to go over to CDAC and see what other things are going on.

I'm also entering this card into I Did It Challenge where anything goes!

Back To School!!

Well, all the kids and teachers are all back at school and over at CDAC Progressive Challenge, we're celebrating it.

If you participated in last months challenge, you would have received the new images for free

if not, then you can get all 5 for only $1.

As an added bonus if you create and enter 2 or more projects, you'll get another image.

Head on over and check it out.

Here is my first card, this cute image is from Jens Digi Stamps.

Get your projects is quickly, this challenge ends Sept 14 at midnight.

Also entering this into Designed2delight back to school challenge.

Inside and out!

Paper Sundaes challenge this week is Finishing Touches,

you have to finish the inside of your card.

Here's the inside of mine!

I'm also entering this card into Outlaws Wednesday Sketch,

and Karen's Doodle, check it out.

The sentiment was a freebie from Paulette's, Create with TLC!

Time for Tea!

This card is being entered into 2 Challenges this week. One is for the Wednesday sketch challenge over at The Outlaws, and the other one is for the progressive challenge over at CDAC. The teapot is a image from Sandi's Samples, if you join CDAC's progressive challenge you will get the bonus teacup with it.

Here's the Score!

The Bacon Bits over at Hambo Hoedown are asking, " What's the Score".

This weeks challenge is to use your scoring tool and make lines and designs

with it.

I used Hambos Little Indian image, and used both my score pal and my Crafter's Companion tool for the border.

CDAC Progressive Freebie Challenge!

I do hope you have gone over to CDAC's Progressive freebie challenge group to see what it's all about. You have until August 29 to collect all the freebie images, and til the 31 to enter, this challenge will run every 2 weeks.

I used The Baker from Digistamps4joy for my second card, I thought it would make a wonderful birthday card.

Progressive Challenge!!

There is a new group over at CDAC, it's call the CDAC progressive freebie challenge. You have to become a member of the group to receive and play with the images. Go on over here and check out all the details on how and what you can win!!

Here is my first card, I used Priscillastyles fan image.

Punched Butterfly!!

Well, Summer is almost done, the kids will be back in school soon, and there's only a few more weeks of vacation. So, I've made a card that goes perfect with this weeks challenge over at Flutter By Wednesday. This week it's all about Punches and or Die Cuts on your card along with having a butterfly, fairy or angel on your card!!

Here's what I did for this challenge!

Don't you just love it? I'm making it into a "Missing you" card, because he looks a little upset.

Happy Late Father's Day!

Oh boy, I wanted to share this with you yesterday, but we ended up out of the house all day.

I was able to make 2 cards for Father's day this year, one for my brother and the other of course for my own father. The card I made for my brother uses the Digi shack Father's Day image. The store no longer exists, and I'm not sure where or if you can still find the image. The owner of this image can be found at http://kharliebug.blogspot.com.

Here's the card I did for my Father, the image is from the stamp company Flourishes, and the stamp set is called A Guiding Light. I'm entering both cards into Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge this week- It's a Man's World. Also being entered into Stamping Boutique's and Stamp-n-Doodle, masculine theme challenge.

TLC Blog Candy!

Create with TLC is having a give away!!

Go on over to Paulette's Blog, become a follower and post about the give away on your blog!

Read all about it here!

You could win 3 sets of your choice, the more who play, the more chances you have to win!!

Hoedown!

This week at Hambo Hoedown the challenge is to be Bold and Bright and paper piece. I, of course missed last week challenge and didn't get the What's Up image so instead I used Coffee Girl, another great image to paper piece.

Pail of Flowers!

This was to be posted last week, but because of the problem with blogger it's being posted today instead. The image is from Designed2Delight, it was this months freebie, hopefully you got to play with it last week, and received Skater Boy in your inbox. This card is being entered into Digi Doodle Shop Best challenge as well, the theme is Blue and Pink, I love the way this card turned out. This card is also being entered into Sew Many challenge where anything goes!

Ant Jelly!

Here is a card I did for Doodle Pantry challenge, the theme is to use one of their images. This one is called Jelly Bean Ants, isn't it cute!

Also, entering this into One Stitch At A Time and Stamp Something where anything goes!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Just in case you didn't know, today is Mother's Day here in Canada and U.S. As it's only after 2:00 am, I'm not sure what or if my kids will be doing anything for me. Truth be told, here where I live, an ihops opened not to long ago, it's the only one we have within the city, I wanted the kids to take me there, I keep hearing how packed, busy and good it is and would like to check it out for myself!
Anyhoo, I love how this card turned out, the image was a freebie from Nana Vic's group over at CDAC, isn't it beautiful! I used copics to color the roses pink, that's my girlfriend's favorite color, a
then I used stickles to give it the sparkly look. Here is a close up.

This is a very special day for her because technically this is her very 1st Mother's Day. I am so very happy for her, this is what it says inside. I hope she'll enjoy her day!

This card is going to be entered into the following challenges:
Stamp Something - Use any Digi
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Flutter by Wednesday - Open
Shelly's Images - Girly or Sweet
Southern Girls - For the Girls
Prairie Fairy Friday - For the Girls

Bullfrogs and Butterflies!!

Here is a beautiful image from Faith at Delightful Inspiration, called Bullfrogs and Butterflies. If you played last week, you not only would have gotten the image but the whole set. You still have a few hours to play, find it here!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!

Don't think I could make this card anymore simple, the image is from Hambo and is called King. The challenge at Hambo Hoedown is to make an special announcement, what's more special than a birthday! This is truly the perfect image for that.

Have a good day everyone!!