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Sweet surprised from Lisa Décosse

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WOW there are some incredible individuals out in the blogging world and I had the pleasure of meeting one via the blog this fall!  Since then I've been following her work and her awesome posts.  She's now become part of 2 DTs with me and she really is the sweetest woman. This morning as I was doing the tour of my blogger post I came across a post from her.  So of course I went in to check and I had the sweetest surprise waiting for me.  This morning the post was about the success that people have achieved and the good things that occurred to them. Tuesday I reached my 200th follower!!!  Super excited about this and I will be putting a candy up for grab to celebrate with all of you probably this weekend.  But I had not mentioned this out on my blog yet.  As I was reading the post from Lisa that you can find here (and you really should go and follow her, she has great word art as well as thoughts that make you think about life in general...), I came to my name.  So I was rea

Dutch Dare challenge # 202

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Hello it's time for another challenge over at  Dutch Dare card challenge  it's time for a Tic Tac Toe!!! And our amazing sponsor for this week is For my card I used the wonderful digi It's a dragonfly day.  I used the line Flowers, Buttons and Distressing ;) For this card I used cardstock from Craftcore Nostalgig by Tim Holtz (perfect for distressing), And my Take note collection - Studio Calico by American Craft.  I distressed the edge with my Tim Holtz distresser.  I used some vintage photo distress ink.  I added a button and twine from my stash. Here's a closer look at the digi colored with my copics and to which I added some stickles. Here's the wonderful sentiment from  Create with TLC . So how easy was this?!?  I wonder which line you will choose to do this week? I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Paper pretties blog  - Square cards Word art wednesday  - Anything goes Perfect sentiments challenge  - Anything g

Jen's digi - Challenge # 3 - Love

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Hello it's time for another challenge over at  Jen's digi  this time it's all about love ;) For my card I used the cute Bear holding heart. For this card I used paper from Cloisonné - GCD studios.  I added some ribbon and charm from my stash.  I used my cricut Holiday Frames & Tag cartridge.  I used as well my Sizzix Heart Primitive # 2.  I added a little pearl hear from my stash. Here's a closer look at the digi colored with my copics And here's a closer look at the sentiment from  Create with TLC . So will you join us this time at  Jen's digi ?!? I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Critter challenge blog  - Use metal Loves rubberstamps challenges  - Have a heart Tuesday alchemy  - Anything goes Inky impressions challenges  - bingo (pink/red, sentiment and dies) And this is it for today!!!  It's going to be a long day... I have to finish my month end... and it's a quarter end so more analysis... oh

The stamping chef - Love challenge

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Good morning!  It's time for another challenge over at  The stamping chef .  This time it's about love!  So perfect for Valentine's day coming up!!! For my card I used the wonderful digi Peyton in wonderland For this card I used some paper from Cloisonné by GCD studios.  I used some ribbon from my stash.  I added some Robin's nest dew drops.  I recycled some old cards.  The flourish was a left over from a previous card. Here's a closer look at the digi that I colored with my copics: Here's a closer look at the sentiment from  Create with TLC Will you join us this week at  The stamping chef ?!? I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Loves rubberstamps challenge  - Have a heart Tuesday alchemy  - Anything goes Simon says stamp blog  - anything goes Delicious doodles challenge  - all you need is love Inky impressions challenges  - Bingo (Flowers (on paper), ribbon and pink/red or could be Pink/red, sentiment and die)

Zolly zombie car hop

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Good evening everyone!  Hope you had a really nice Tuesday.  Tonight I really wanted to craft.  We finished eating fairly soon so I was able to go down to my craft room for some play time!!! I was good... I made some DT cards 1st (actually managed to make 2) and I still had time for another and this time it was just for fun and for me!!!  I had been planning to participate in a few challenges and this was the opportunity.  To top it of I had just received my order for some more wonderful retiring digis from  Lacy Sunshine !!!!!  All at 1$$$$$  so yes... I splurged... but it was really good for my moral. Here's the card that I made using the fabulous Zolly zombie car hop For this card I used paper from Authentique Glowing (one of my favorite pack from past Halloween) and I used the sheet music because the sentiment is the last words of Mozart... So I thought it was fitting to put sheet music ;)  I used my classic rectangles small and large to cut the digi and paper underneat

Daisy Doodle - Big cheese

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Good morning everyone!  This is my free week post for  Daisy Doodles . So I crafted with a wonderful little digi called Big Cheese!!!  He reminds me of my hubby after a big meal lol For this card I used paper from Studio Calico - Take note collection by American Craft.  I used my classic square by Spellbinder.  I added some ribbon from my stash and some buttons. Here's a closer look at the cute little digi colored with my copics And I used a great sentiment from  Create with TLC  that I thought was just perfect for this image!!! Isn't he the cutest?!?  You need to go and shop over for some digis and then come and join us for the something girly challenge!  There's still one more week!!! I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Love to create challenge  - anything goes with a sentiment Make my Monday challenge  - One for the boys (my boys (especially the big one lol) always take naps after eating) Melonheadz friends  - Use a digi

Mad Hatter blog hop

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Welcome to The Mad Hatter's Tea Party. If you happen to fall in the rabbit's hole you have landed in the wacky wonderful world of Alice where we're all mad here! The March Hare is scurrying and hoping you won't be late in attending and wishing our hostess a Happy Birthday!!! She does love celebrating her birthday and what better way than to have a tea party with all of her favorite friends in this Wonderland!!!! Now, sit back with your cup of tea, relax and enjoy this wonderful line-up: Lynne ~ http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/ Camille ~ http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/ Jennifer ~ http://wunderscreations.blogspot.com Vicky ~ http://crafting-vicky.blogspot.ca/ Janet ~ http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/ Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com Jenny ~ http://cccjalessi.blogspot.com/ Pam ~ http://www.scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com/ Edwina ~ http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/ Kimberly ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com Anita ~ http://anitaandbug

Digi make over challenge #73

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Goodmorning everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at  Digi makeover challenge  and this time it's all about Hearts! For this card I used the wonderful Automaton Robot.  This will make a fabulous Valentine's day card for one of my boys. For this card I used some paper from Clisonné by GCD studio.  I used my classic heart and my sizzix heart primitive #2.  The doily and paper come from my cricut - holiday frames & tag cartridge from Creative memories.  I added some bling from my stash. Here's a closer look at the digi that I colored using my copics And here's the sentiment from the wonderful  Create with TLC So it's time to get those Valentine's day card done!  Will you join us at  Digi makeover challenge ?!? I'm entering this card in the following challenges: A gem of a challenge  - Celebrate (this time it's Valentine's day) Inky impressions challenges  - Celebrate (Valentine's day) Scrappers delight

Guest designer over at Love to Create

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Hey I'm back again ;)  I received an e-mail from my friend Joann asking if I would like to be a Guest designer this week at  Love to create challenge .  Of course if you know me you know that I can't say no to a creating opportunity. This week their sponsor is For my card I had the pleasure of working with the wonderful Molly Fairy.  I decided to go with a bright color scheme! For this card I used paper from Be you by Fancy Pants.  I used a cuttlebug embossing folder.  I used some flowers from Recollections as well as a metal brad for the center from Eyelet Outlet.  I used my classic scallop ovals large, my classic ovals large and my label 21 from Spellbinder.  I also used my Quickutz nesting ovals.  The border punch used was from MS.  The leafs are made using my new Cameo. Here's a closer look at the digi colored with my copics to which I added some Stickles And here's a closer look at the sentiment I had so much fun doing this guest spot ;)  Thank

DDC#47 - Winter blues

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Hello everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at  Digi darlas !  This time it's about winter blues!  Yup I've got them by now.... just really really hate winter and looking forward to the warmth coming back. So for my card I used the digi Country star snowman. For my card I used paper from my mind's eye - be merry.  I used my label 28, scallop circle and standard circle.  I added some foam snowflakes.  The ribbon is from EK success - fun fibers and was part of a package I received from Rhonda Sue!!!  Thank you my dear see it's quite useful! Here's a closer look at my digi colored with copics And here's the sentiment from  Create with TLC . I hope you have liked my card and will join us this time at  Digi darlas . I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Digital tuesday challenge  - Favorite color combination (I really love the blue and white for Christmas) a gem of a challenge  - Holidays (Christmas) Abc chr

Eureka DT card - Teal or turquoise

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Hello everyone!  Ready for another challenge over at  Eureka stamps ?  This time it's Teal or Turquoise. So for this card I decided to do a B-day card!  I always need some of those!!! For this card I had the perfect paper from My mind's eye - The bright side.  I realize that I have a lot of paper but it's perfect for when you are looking for just the right one like here ;) I used my Label 10, scallop circle and standard circle large all from Spellbinder and my Dee's wreath builder die for the leaves.  The flowers are from recollection. Here's a closer look at the digi colored with my copics And here's the sentiment from  Create with TLC  that I added for this card. So will you come and play with us this week over at  Eureka stamps ?!?  Looking forward to seeing your creations and commenting on them. I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Crafts 4 eternity  - Tic Tac Toe ( Blue (well teal is a shade of blue right?!?)-Ci

Tammy's scrapin corner - Challenge # 47

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Hello everyone!  This time at  Tammy's Scrapin Corner  it's all about buttons ;) This time we have as fabulous sponsors  and  For my card I used a wonderful digi from SK digis called Home sweet home.  I just love this sweet digi ;) I used some paper from Soho garden by American craft.  I used my Nesting frame 10 by Quickutz and my Fancy frame tag 2 from Spellbinder.  I added some ribbon from my stash and attached a button to it.  This is the 1st time that I do that but it won't be the last.  I really love the look it gave. Here's a closer look at the digi colored with my copics. And here's the awesome sentiment from  Create with TLC . So will you be joining us this week over at  Tammy's Scrapin Corner ?!?  You all have buttons... so this is the time to show them!!! I'm entering this card in the following challenges: 4 crafty chicks  - Buttons Crafty catz weekly challenge  - cute as a button Crafting for all seasons  - Buttons a

OSAAT - Challenge #148

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Hello everyone!  This time over at  One stitch at a time  our challenge is about using a digi!  How easy is this?!? For this card my awesome teammate CG chose the fabulous digi Missing pieces stamp from Rheeces Scrap piece. It's really fun because it comes in a colored and not colored version.  So I went the lazy route and used the colored version ;) For this card I used some card stock that was ready to go.  I used paper from Cloisonné by GCD.  I used my puzzle punch by Creative memories.  I added some little pearl hear from my stash.  I used my scallop circle and standard circle large from my stash. Here's a closer look at the pre-colored digi And here's the awesome sentiment that comes with this image that I colored with my copics So will you come and play with us at  One stitch at a time ?!? I'm entering this card in the following challenges: C.R.A.F.T. challenge  - Love or Valentine's day Whoopsi Daisy  - Use a digi Fat pages wi

613 Avenue Create - Blue, Cream and white - Jan 27th

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Hello it's time for another wonderful challenge over at  613 Avenue Create .  This time it's about Blue, Cream and White. We also have some wonderful sponsors lined up for you!!!!  , and  WOW how awesome right?!?  I'm almost wishing I could play with you ;)  Well almost because I really love this awesome team. For my card I used a wonderful digi from Digi Stamps 4 joy called Stormie.  I thought it was just perfect for this challenge. For this card I used some paper from Classic Calico - American Craft.  The rest was all from my stash (left overs YAY!!!).  I added a flower and metal brad from my stash.  I used my label 2 to cut the digi and sentiment. Here's a closer look at the fabulous digi colored with my copics And here's the wonderful sentiment from  Create with TLC .  I liked that it had a bit of blue in it!  Just perfect for this challenge. So did I inspire you to join us this week over at  613 Avenue Create ?!?  If not go and check ou