Coastal Creations

For YouWith Love Part II

2012-02-02T00:01:00.000-08:00

This week it's Dorcas' turn to be our hotstess with the mostess. And our theme this week is Anything Goes. I love Anything Goes challenges cause it gives me a chance to spread my wings. Now you can follow the sketch if you want by our ever so talented Iulia or like me you can just do what ever you want as long as it includes a Mo's digital image. It's Anything Goes, so the skies the limit!!

As you know, last week I made a book for my son's girlfriend for Valentine's Day I used Ragged Romeo which you can find HERE. Well I wasn't done, I also decided to make her a matching candle, another thing that I've been wanting to try since I saw my DT sister Elaine make one awhile back you can check hers out HERE. They really are easy to make, and as she said, remember to make your image darker than you normally would. If like me you are visual, just go to You Tube and type in Stamping on Candles. Very helpful

Here is the Candle:

The entire project book closed:

Book Open:

I had so much fun making the candles that I had to make another one for one of the teachers I work with who loves angels. So I asked her what her favorite colors are and she said pink and green, so Tina, this one's for you and this image is called Sending Peace and you can find her HERE

So thanks for the inspiration.

I will be entering this into the following challenges:
1. Lollipop Crafts: HERE Anything Goes
2. Pollycraft Monday: HERE Favorite (well the flowers of course)
3. Make it Monday: HERE Always Anything Goes
4. Pile it On: HERE Just Because - Just Because I wanted to try something new
5. Paper Sundaes: HERE Valentines
6. Party Time Tuesday: HERE Anything Goes
7. Flutter by Wednesday: HERE Butterfly, Angel, Wings
8. Paper Pretties: HERE Ribbon
9. Truly Scrumptious HERE Love and Hearts
10. Paper Shelter: HERE Love is in the Air
11. Diva's By Design: HERE Anything Goes
12. The ABC Challenge: HERE I for In Pairs - Well they are a pair
13. Paper Crafting Journey: HERE Fairies/Angels

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

Image: Mo's Digital Image: Ragged Romeo and Sending Peace
Extras:Candle, Candle Stand, ribbon, Lots of Flowers, Butterfly,
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

Sassy Cheryl Light Blue & Brown

2012-01-28T09:50:00.001-08:00

Well how can I resist, my favorite color blue, and then the combo with brown, I had to play along, so I decided to make another birthday card and use this adorable image called Sassy Sally and her Perfect Teddy Bear Gift. Which you can find HERE

I once again used these gorgeous postcards that I found at a shop called Iralamija Shop at Etsy. They are digital images that I am in love with and now try to add them to all my cards. Both the outside post card and the inside are digital downloads from the shop and you can find them HERE

The Card:

The Inside of the Card:

and Last but not Least my angle shot:

Image: Sassy Cheryl: Sassy Cheryl and her Perfect Teddy Bear Gift
Papers: SU: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, DP from Stash -Blue paper from Paper Trey Postmarks
Extras: Ribbon from Paper Trey,
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

For You With Love

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

I decided to dabble it lots of new things when I had Christmas week off and this is one of them. This week it's Dorcas turn for the challenge and she choose All My Favorite Things. Well with all the flowers on my card, Can you tell I love flowers. Did I go overboard? Do you think it's too much? Anyway, Last month I was asked to submit a card to the Kraft Journal a site I had never visited before, well what a mistake on my part. What great tutorials they have and what great inspiration. I am hooked for life. I was inspired by the ever so talented Tracy who has this step by step tutorial on how to make this magnificent book. I just hope I did her's justice. You can find her tutorial HERE and her gorgeous book HERE

I made this for my son to give to his girlfriend and what better image than this adorable imaged called Ragged Romeo and you can find Ragged Romeo HERE

The Book Closed:
The Inside Panel of the Book:

The Book Open:

And please visit next week to see Part II for For You With Love and see what else I made for her... but you'll have to come back since I don't want to ruin the surprise.

1. The Pink Elephant: HERE Photo Inspiration
2. Make It Monday: HERE Always Anything Goes
3. The Kraft Journal: HERE Tie It Up - Well the Ribbon Tie's it together So I hope it counts.
4. Simon Says: HERE Anything Goes
5. Stamptacular Sunday Challenge: HERE Seeing Spots My paper has spots
6. Cutie Pie Challenge: HERE Favorite Song - Can't Help Falling In Love

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil: Ragged Romeo
Paper: Recollections-Love Letters, Stampin Up: Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler
Extras: Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Nestibilities, Tin, Ticket Corner Punch, Pearls,
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

Happy Birthday Stupid

2012-01-21T00:01:00.000-08:00

Now for those of you who follow my blog, you know about my sister and her antics. Her bunny ears in pictures, and how when we were little she always got me in trouble. Hey isn't that what big sister's do. But no matter what I still love her. As soon as I saw this image at Sassy Cheryl called Very Sassy Opinion which you can find HERE, I knew it was perfect for her and this is why. When we were little, she told me that when she stuck out her tongue it meant she was calling me stupid. So there we were sitting at the table eating diner and it was nice and quite and what do you think my sister does.. You got it, she sticks out her tongue. So I say "Ma, Laura called me stupid" to which my Mom says, Laura didn't say anything stop trying to get your sister in trouble.. So she does it again, and I say "Laura called me stupid again" then you see that smirk...you know that smirk...Ha Ha I got you in trouble. This went on for a few days before my mother caught on.. then guess who got in trouble... So Laura my sweet and loving sister..Happy Birthday... I love you and this card is for you.. I went for the vintage look because I found these gorgeous digital collages at an Etsy shop called
Iralamija Shop. She has gorgeous collages to down load, I fell in love with them as soon as I saw them, and will probably add an element to all my cards whether it's a small ticket or one of her gorgeous postcards they really are a must have. You can find them HERE

So after all that, Here is my Card:

My Angle Shot:

I am entering this into the following Challenges:

1. Sassy Cheryl - HERE Bright and Cheery to Chase away the Winter Grey
2. Party Time Tuesday - HERE Birthday
3. Creative Card Crew - HERE Seeing Red
4. Fab n Funky - HERE Bingo - Digi - both my image and the post card is a digi, hand made embellishment (my bow) and 2 different papers
5. ABC Challenge - HERE H for Happy Birthday
6. Paper Crafting Journey - HERE Floral
7. Paper Play - HERE Ribbon Every Which Way

Image: Sassy Cheryl: Very Sassy Opinion, Post Card Image from Iralamija Shop
Paper:All paper from Stamping Up
Extras: Doily, WOC Flowers, Seam Binding, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Scallop,
Image Colored with Copics

The flowers and seam binding are from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

Feel Better Anna

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000-08:00

Ok Pat, What's up with the stitching? Although I have my sewing machine near me in the dining room. It has collected dust just like it did when it was in the closet, but at least I took it out of the closet. One of these days, I'll actually sew on a card, I really do love how it looks but for now, yes ladies I cheated and used these gorgeous papers I found at Micheal's that already have "Real" stitching on them. Hey, if the shoe fits, well you know the rest of the saying.

I decided to make this card and alter this book for one of the teachers I work with who was diagnosed with breast cancer and just had a mastectomy. She went every year for her mammogram so it came quite as a shock. This nurse is perfect for a get well card and you can find her HERE

I also found this book at Michael's, and I love altering them and of course went back for a couple more. Hey they were only $1.50 and make such a nice gift.

So here is a picture of the Book:

A picture of the Card:

And of course my angle shot:

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I am also entering this into the following challenges:
1. Pile it On - HERE Fuzzy Friend - well my Teddy Bear counts
2. Make it Monday - HERE Always Anything Goes
3. Pollycraft Monday - HERE BINGO
4. The Cutie Pie Challenge - HERE Ribbons and Lace
5. Cooking it up with Kate: HERE Pink Poises and Pearls
6. Papertake: HERE Button, Bows, Bling and Blooms

Image: Mo's Digital Image: Nurse Sentiment:
Paper: Stampin Up: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery,Rose Red, DS: K&Company
Extras: Memory Box Die, SU Punch, Doohicky Die, Nestibilities,
Image Colored with Copics and Prisma Pencils

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

Happy Birthday Dude

2012-01-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

Plain and Simple..Don't know what you were thinking about Pat...Not one of my forte's especially since that means no flowers or frills. Guess I have to make a masculine card and what better image than this one called Paul Texting which you can find HERE which in my opinion is perfect for that teen age boy. After all that's the only way we communicate with them now a days, isn't it? The sketch is from Friday Sketchers which was one of my favorite challenges, although it's not longer active, I still go back to it when I'm stumped for a sketch.

The Card:

Of Course My Angle Shot:

I will be entering this in the following challenges
1. Make it Monday: HERE Anything Goes
2. Simon Says: HERE Stripes and or Spots
3. the Paper Shelter: HERE

Image: Mo's Digital Image: Paul Texting - Sentiment computer generated
Paper: DCWV Sorry don't know what pack it's from, Stampin Up: Sahara Sand
Extras: Seam Binding Ribbon, Nestibilities
Image Colored with Copics

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debb

Another Year Older...Oh No

2012-01-05T03:01:00.000-08:00

Well, Happy 2012 Everyone.. I wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. I am back at school and enjoyed my week off. I will be enjoying one of my Christmas presents tomorrow evening from my youngest son who purchased tickets for us to see an Off-Broadway Show called Avenue "Q". It stars the muppets, but believe me ladies from what I've been told it is definitely not for kids. He is also taking me out to eat, and then to Max Brenners for dessert. Nice son right!!!!

Ok now on to my card. This week Dorcas decided to start the New Year with something nice and easy. So nothing is easier than Anything Goes. So for my card I choose this adorable image called Damsel and you can find her HERE

Of course my angle shot:

I am entering this into the following challenge:

1. The ABC Challenge: HERE G for Green well her dress and hat are Green and so are the flowers
2. The Pink Elephant: HERE Anything Goes
3. Pile It On: HERE Anything Goes
4. The Cuttie Pie Challenge:HERE Use a Sentiment

Image: Mo's Digial Pencil: Damsel, Sentiment-LOTV & Printworks
Paper: DCWV-The Blossom Song Stack, Stampin Up: Crumb Cake & Tempting Turquoise
Extras: Doily, Pearls, Nestie, Wild Orchid Craft FLowers, Ribbon from The Flower Girl
Image Colored with Copics & Prisma Pencils

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

First Love

2012-01-04T02:37:00.000-08:00

This week at Sassy Cheryl the theme s New Beginnings. For some reason I thought of those First Love's which is full of new things. This images called Lonely Hearts Valentine Girl called to me. You can find her HERE. I fell in love with her, and thought these papers that I found at Michael's from Recollections were perfect for that vintage feel.

So without further adieu, here is the card that I made:

I also made this Petal Cone to go along with the card.

Of course My angle Shot:

I am entering this in the following challenge:

1. Sassy Cheryl: HERE New Beginnings
2. The Kraft Journal-Make it Monday: HERE Anything Goes
3. Make It Monday: HERE Anything Goes
4. Simon Says: HERE New Something -
5. Papertake: HERE Anything Goes with the Option of New
6. Fab n Funky: HERE Something New - Some of my flowers are new-Thanks Tammi - and my Pearl Swirls are new

Image: Sassy Cheryl Digital Image: Lonely Hearts Valentine
Paper: Recollections Love Letters - Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Pearls, Corner Punch, Ribbon, Petal Cone Die
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

My Favorite Mo Project for 2011

2011-12-29T00:01:00.001-08:00

I was asked to join Mo's team only six short months ago. I am honored and blessed that I have found such a wonderful group of ladies to work along side with as well as such a talented artist who not only draws from the heart, but also gives from the heart as well. This week we were asked to pick our favorite project for the year. I always say, I love all her images so I decided to pick one of the first images that captured my heart and immediately drew me towards her beautiful images which is Fan's Cricket and you can find her HERE and HERE

So on that note, here is one of the first images that I did when I started creating for Mo's team, the theme that week was monotones.

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what your favorite 2011 Mo's project is just don't for get it's a project with one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

Image: Fan's Cricket
Paper: DCWV-Linen Pack
Extras: SU Crochet Trim Victoria, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Doohickey Die Cut
Copics Used: Skin: E11,02,01, Pants/Hair: E47,44,43,41,40 Shoes/Cage/Bow: I used my Prisma Pencils: Gold and Green

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

One more Snowman...Well Maybe

2011-12-28T06:01:00.000-08:00

Well I am glad that the Sassy Cheryl is a two week challenge this time, and I was able to squeeze this one in. This weeks challenge is snowmen, and as soon as I saw this one called Sassy Cheryl Plays a Trick, I immediately thought of my sister and how she is always doing those bunny ears. For those of you who follow my blog, I had upload a picture of her doing just that a few weeks ago...lol Anyway, you can find this adorable image HERE.

I decided to alter this book that I received at a Professional Development Seminar that I had to attend for work. It was soooooooooo boring until I got this book.. and I said, hummmm, I am definately going to alter this baby.. So here is what I did

I know I should have taken a before picture, but I am sure you guys get the drift, it was a plain old boring book...lol and here is the after:

My angle shot:

I am going to enter this in the following challenges:
Wild Orchild Craft: HERE Christmas Friends
Sassy Cheryl: HERE Snowman
Simon Says: HERE Anything Goes

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

Image: Sassy Cheryl: Sassy Cheryl Plays a Trick
Paper: DP: DCWV-At Home, SU:-Crumb Cake & Early Espresso
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Pearls, Swirl Rhinstone, Ribbon, Nestie, Ticket Corner Punch,
Image Colored with Copics & Prisma Pencils

As always thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

Miki's Puppies #114 DT Card for Mo's

2011-12-22T00:01:00.000-08:00

It's stilll Dorcas turn to be our hostess for the mostess and what an easy peasy challenge as Pat would say just add a die cut or a punch to your card or project and you're good to go. Of course you have to use one of Mo's adorable images, and there are so many to choose from. This week, I used this adorable image called Miki's Puppies that you can find HERE.

I used three punches and a die...Did I do good or what!!!!

So here is a picture of my card:

The inside of my card:

and of course my angle shot:

Image: Mo's Digital Image: Miki's Puppies
Paper: Stuff from stash
Extras: Corner Punch, MS fench punch, snowflake punch, Doohicky die cut, pearls, flowers, charm, brads

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I am also entering this in the following challenge:
1. Pollycraft Monday Challenge: HERE PUNCH IT
2. Simon Says: HERE Bingo
3. Papertake: HERE Christmas
4. Everybody Art Challenge: HERE Anything Goes
5. Charisma Cardz Challenge: HERE Anything Goes
6. Marianne's Design Diva's: HERE Christmas
7. Digital Tuesday: HERE Winter Wonderland
8. Make It Monday: HERE Anything Goes

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

It's a Blizzard

2011-12-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

Well it's a White on White Blizzard over at Sassy Cheryl's this week challenge and I decided to use this Flat Bottom Snowy again, before he's forgotten about until next year. I think he is just so cute and you can find him HERE. So here is my take on this week's It's a Blizzard. A word I don't want to hear in the forecast espeacially after getting snowed in last year on the day after Christmas and New York came to a stand still for the first time in years, and I had tickets on the 27th to see a show, and in New York, the City never sleeps. And speaking of shows, I am Broadway bound again or I should say off-broadway bound to see Rent tomorrow for a matinee...

Ok enough of that...here is my take on the White on White Blizzard challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's hope you like it, and I hope it's OK since there is a touch of color...

and last but not least, my angle shot:

I am also entering this in the following challenge(s):

1. Frosted Designs: HERE Ribbon
2. Really Reasonable Ribbon: HERE Anything Goes plus Ribbon
3 The ABC Challenge: HERE F is for Frosty
4. Paper Play Challenge: HERE Christmas
5. Charisma Cardz Challenge: HERE Last Minute Christmas Makes
6. Alphabet Challenge: HERE W for White Christmas
7. Craft your Day Away: HERE Snowmen
8. Crafty Calender: HERE Cold and Frosty

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

Image: Sassy Cheryl: Snowey
Extras: DCWV Pre Embossed Card, Ribbon, Doohicky Die, Flowers, Pearls, Nestibilities, Dimentionals,
Paper: Crumb Cake, Soft Blue
Image colored with copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

The Fabric of Our Lives DT Post #113

2011-12-15T00:01:00.000-08:00

Well this was a challenge all right. Thanks Dorcas... Fabric... I don't sew, so I didn't have any fabric in the house... so I was at my wits end trying to think of what to do... and then I remembered I had these fabric covered brads, now here's the kicker...Oh Where Oh where can they be...come on ladies when was the last time we used brads on a project and now that I found them, I had to match paper to the brads, so I found this old paper pad from My Minds Eye... and this is my take on this weeks theme "The Fabric of Our Lives"....

Anyway, I used this image called Skateboard Schoolboy which you can find HERE. It is for a teenagers birthday who is skateboard enthusiast.

So here is a picture of the Card:

The card Open:

Of course My angle shot

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil: Skateboard Schoolboy, Sentiment Stampin Up:
Paper: My minds Eye, SU: Crumb Cake,
Extras: Buttons, hemp, brads, buttons
image colored with copics & prisma pencils

I am also entering this in the following challenge:

One Stitch At a Time: HERE Use a Digi
Totally Paper Crafts: HERE Anything But Christmas
The Corrosive Challenge: HERE Anything Except Christmas
The Paper Shelter: HERE Celebration

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

Santa and Snowey

2011-12-11T04:01:00.000-08:00

Well, when I take a plunge, I take a plunge, and when Sassy Cheryl had a sale, I took advantage, and bought a little bit for every occassion, and I'm so glad that I did so that I could play along again this week. This week the challenge at Sassy Cheryl, is It's Santa so I decided to play along once again...and use this adorable Santa and Snowey which you can find HERE. I also decided to make him into an easle card which I haven't made in a while don't know why, I love easel cards, so I can also play along in this weeks Wild Orchid Crafts challenge which is easel cards.

Here is a picture of my card:

Since it is an easel card, and it is a little bulky, I decided to make a box for the card so here is a picture of the card and the box:

And of course, my Angle Shot:

So here is my card for this weeks challenge for both Sassy Cheryl which you can find HERE and Wild Orchid Craft which you and find HERE Hope you like it.

Image: Sassy Cheryl: Santa & Snowey
Paper: Designer Paper from Stash, Stampin Up
Extras: Sizzix Embossing Folwer, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Doohicky Die Cut
Image Colored with Copics

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon and charm from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Hugs
Debbie

Birthday Tag Book Mo's DT Post # 112

2011-12-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

It still Dorcas' turn to be our hostess and she thought it would be a good idea for us to use Banners or Tags on our card or project. Well since I love to dabble in all types of paper projects and I've been dying to use this Pocket Page & Tag Die for my Big Shot Pro, I decided to drag it out and make a Birthday Book. I did the calendars on the computer and did a tag for each month so on one side of the tag will be the dates for birthdays that are from the 1st throught the 15th and on the back of the tag will be the dates for birthdays for the 16 thorugh the 30th or 31st. Just write who's birthday it is on the line provided.

I used Bella Carrying The and the Cake which you can find HERE and HERE My Minds Eye Paper since you need double sided paper for this project flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon and lace from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

Here is a picture of the Birthday Book:

The book with one of the tags pulled out of the pocket:

The book open:

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I am entering this in the following challengegs:
Charisma Cardz Challenge: HERE No Cards
Cute Card Thursday: HERE Anything Goes
Inky Impressions: HERE Ribbon
Die Cutting Divas: HERE Tags, Tags and More Tags
Paper Take Weekly: HERE Anything Goes
The Crazy Challenge: HERE Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion: HERE Anything Goes with Glitter

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

Image: Mo's Digital: Bella Carrying the Cake
Paper: SU: Purple, My Minds Eye
Extras: WOC Flowers, Ribbon from the Ribbon Girl, Rhinestones,
Image Colored with Copies,

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much.

Hugs
Debbie

Warm winter Wishes - Sassy Cheryl #92

2011-12-03T05:36:00.000-08:00

This week at Sassy Cheryl the theme is Winter. I thought this adorable flat bottom snowman would fit the bill for the winter theme and you can find him HERE

As I mentioned, I have tons of December birthdays, so I thought I would use this adorable snowman for my niece Gina’s Birthday who’s birthday is on the 6th, I have another nieces birthday on the 26th of this month. Told you I have tons of birthdays this month, and still have a few more birthdays to go. I also followed this beautiful sketch at Papertake Weekly which you can find HERE

I used this beautiful paper that I found at Michaels from Reflections which to me is very warm and rich, and because it has kraft undertones, I decided to give coloring on kraft paper a try and with the help of my DT buddy Dorcas and her wonderful tutorial here is my first attempt at coloring on kraft paper.

The inside of my card..sorry it's not a good shot: I used my Cricut again This time the Child's First Year Cartridge

My Angle Shot:

I will be entering this into the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes: HERE Winter Wonderland
Cupcake Craft Challenge:HERE Coloring on Kraft Paper
Lollipop Crafts:HERE B for Brown
Papertake Weekly Challenge: HERE The Sketch
Creative Craft Challenge: HERE Free for All
The Ribbon Girl HERE Jingle All the way
Simon Says: HERE anything Goes
The Paper Shelter: HERE Anything Goes

My Recipe:
Image: Sassy Cheryl: Flat Bottom Snowman – Sentiments-Printworks
Paper: Reflections, Stampin Up: Kraft, Cherry Cobbler
Extras: Ribbon, Brads, Sizzix embossing folder, cricut
Image colored with prisma pencils

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, your comments do mean so much.

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Debbie

Where's that Darn Cat-Mo's DT Post 111

2011-12-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

Well It's now Dorca's turn to be our hostess for the mostess and it's the Great Outdoors for her. Now being a city girl myself that was a challenge all in itself. So I decided to play it safe and use this adorable little boy who is playing dectective and is outside looking for his cat that the dog chased up the tree, so not only did I merge ladies, I merged 3 images and flipped one as well!!! So, You can find Looking for Clues HERE It's All in the Accessories HERE and The Cat's in the Tree HERE

Not sure why, but he reminds me of a very young Inspector Jacques Clouseau so I started humming the Pink Panther Song...Dum, De Dum, De Dum, De Dum, De Dum, De Dum, De Dummmmmm, Did De Dum, De Dum. I love those movies and do own many of the DVD's, and laugh and laugh and laugh, and I even starting to talk like him. I just hope Kato doesn't jump out of the closet and scare the bejeeze out of me...lol anyway I am thinking of giving this to Steven, you know Looking for Clues...so he can look for his Christmas present...What do you think? after all he loved the Treasure Hunt card I gave him for his birthday.

Here is my card:

and the inside of my card:

Of Course my Angle Shot:

Image: Looking for Clues, It's All in the Accessories, Cat in The Tree,
Paper: DP from Stampin Up, Old Olive, Kraft, Cherry Cobler
Extras: MS Fench Punch, Jolees Stickers, SU Photo Corner Punch, Button, Twine, Doily, Cricut cartridge Chrismas Cheer Tree 7 cut at 5 and 5 1/2 for inside, Sizzix Flowers a Plenty Embossing Folder, Sizzix Holly with Berries Die Cut
Image colored with Copics and Prisma Pencils

I hope i inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Hiding in my Craft Room: HERE Mix it Up -Holiday
Pattie's Creations Design Challenge: HERE Christmas
Our Creative Corner: HERE O Christmas Tree
Lollipop Crafts: HERE B for Brown
Simon Says: HERE anything Goes
The Paper Shelter: HERE Anything Goes
Fab n Funky: HERE Anything Goes
Cooking it Up With Kate: HERE Anything Goes
Heart Song Inspiration: HERE Banners and/or Buttons
Paper Sundaes: HERE Winter Wonderland

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

A Beary Special Birthday

2011-11-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

Well I guess Pat has been successful in luring me into the Sassy Cheryl world, after I see her amazing cards, I aways say I have to hop on over and buy some. Well last week and this week I finally took the plunge and bought some of her adorable images. I have so many December and January birthdays coming up and literally no more birthday cards I decided to take advantage of my day off and make a card using this adorable image from Sassy Cheryl called Sassy Cheryl and her Perfect Bear Gift which you can find HERE. I am making this for my Best Friends daughter Jessica's birthday who like my niece share a birthday on December 26th. I thought I would also use this months colors over at The Ribbon Girl which is White and Pink a perfect choice for girls.

So here is my very first Sassy Cheryl Card and Pat thanks for in inspiration, I even made a pocket for the gift card I will be giving her for her birthday.

So here is a picture of the card:

the inside of the card:

and of course my angle shot.

I am also entering this in the following challenges:

The Ribbon Girl: HERE Pink and White
Creative Craft: HERE Free For All
Lollipop Crafts: HERE
Alphabet Challenge: HERE V for Vibrant
Stampin for the Weekend: HERE Friends
Fab n Funky: HERE Birthday
Simon Says: HERE Tag Your it
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: HERE Flowers and Border - My flower is on the outside and my border is on the inside so that should count

Image: Sassy Cheryl and her Perfect Bear Gift, Banner from hAnglar stangler sentiments computer generaged, inside sentiment-Printworks
Extras: Sizzix Swirl Die, Flower is recycled from a gift, rhinestones, ribbon from The Ribbon Girl, rhinestones,SU Tag Punches, MS Border Punch, SU
Paper: DCWV, SU: Certainly Celery, Mango, Kraft,
Image Colored with Copics and Prisma Pencils

I used ribbon from The Ribbon Girl I love those kits and you can find them HERE

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

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Debbie

Mo's DT Post # Elves, Faries, Santa or Snowmen

2011-11-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

Here in the States it's Thanksgiving so Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!! I'm Cooking so I am sure that by the time you read this that turkey's in the Oven a 23 pounder, the table will be set and I'll just be waiting for my company to arrive I am looking forward to the stuffing, the candied carrots, the stuffed mushrooms, the peas and bacon, and all the other trimmings, forget the turkey..lol anyway, it's still Pat's turn to be our hostess with the mostess and her theme is Elves, Fairies, Santa or Snowmen I choose fairies for a my next door neighbor's sisters 50th Birthday. I thought this Fairy was perfect, and you can find her HERE I must say, I really enjoyed coloring in Fairy 3.

another angle..

and last but not least, my card in the box, but once again because of time I did not have time to decorate the box, so my next door neighbor got a plain box...I guess that's what happens when you knock on my door and need a card in two days..

I will be entering this into the following challenges:
Lollipop Crafts: HERE Anything Goes
Fab n Funky Challenges: HERE Happy Birthday
Flutter by Wednesday: HERE Butterfly, Fairy or Angel
Simon Says Stamp: HERE Tag Your It
Creative Craft Challenge: HERE Free for All
Paper Crafting Journey: HERE Anything Goes

Image: Mo's Digital Image: Fairy 3, Sentiment: Your Special Day-Printworks, 50th computer generated
Paper: SU: CS-Basic Black, So Saffron, DP-Flower Paper: Basic Grey, Sparkle Paper from Stash
Extras; Yellow Ribbon: The ribbon girl, the rest from my stash, flower: Wild Orchid Craft, Black Rhinestones, SU: Tag Punch, Pearls, Doohicky Die, sparkle pen
Image Colored with Copics

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon and charm from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much and always brighten my day.

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Debbie

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It's Snowing!!!! Mo's Winter Post # 109

2011-11-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

Well, Pat is still the hostess this month and since winter is right around the corner and we've already had a blast of it here in the east, she choose a winter theme. So I decided to merge again. I think I'm getting the hang of it ladies, and I'm loving it..I decided to go with another shaker card, only this time I used flower soft in the globe

So I used this adorable Snowman, which you can find HERE and Baby Kai in the snow which you can find HERE and just to let you know, I LOVE!!! all the baby Kai's.

and of course my angle shot:

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon, lace and bells from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

Image: Mo's Digital: Snowman & Baby Kai
Paper: Night of Navy, Bo Bunny
Extras: MS: Snowflake Punch, Ribbon, Lace, WOC Flowers, Pearls, Flower Soft, Doohicky Die, Cuttlebug snowflake embossing plate, acetate sheet, nestibilitie,
Image Colored with Copics & Prisma Pencils

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Fab N Funky Challenge: HERE Baby it's Cold Outside
Truly Scrumptious: HERE Pearls
Paper Pretties: HERE Non Traditional Christmas Colors
ABC Challenge: HERE Dazzle
Digital Tuesday Challenge: HERE Christmas
Papertake: HERE When is a Card Not a Card
Charisma Card Challenge: HERE Lace and Pearls
Paper Crafting Journey: HERE Embossing
PaperSundaes: HERE Digi Image
Bunny Zoe Crafts: HERE Anything Christmas with pearls

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

Creature comforts LOTV #120

2011-11-14T00:01:00.000-08:00

Another quick post from me today, this was done for my little nephew James who turned 6 two weeks ago. I made him this card which of couse couldn't be frilly so I kept it clean and simple. I had to remind myself no flowers. I find CAS cards so hard to do, I always want to add something. I got to see him on Saturday and his new baby brother Alex (yes ladies I'm a Great Aunt again) he is all of two weeks old. I thought it was so sweet that Mom and Dad came to our house which was sort of a surprise. They knew hubby couldn't come to them to visit the baby, so they brought the baby to him. And yes, tears are still in my eyes because I couldn't believe how thoughtful that was, they have know idea how much that touched my heart.

Anyway here is the card I did for James

My angle shot:

And here is the blanket I made for his little brother Alex who born the 28th of October. Now talk about a birthday present especially when James' Birthday is on the 27th of October.

So I am entering this in the following Challenges:

Lili of the Valley: HERE Creature Comforts
Charisma Cardz: HERE Cutesy
Scrappy Frogs: HERE Kraft Paper

Image: LOTV: No 7 Bear, Sentiment:
Paper: Basic Grey, SU: Espresso & Kraft
Extras: Buttons, Nestibilitie
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

Candy Bar Card - Fancy Folds-DT Post #108 For Mo's

2011-11-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

Well, it still Pat's turn to be our hostess with the mostess, and this week she decided for us to do something a little different with our cards and try our hands at a fold or two. So I had to put on my thinking cap since I did an easel card last week, I didn't want to do another one this week and Viola!!!! the light bulb went off or is it on and I remembered these Candy Bar Cards. So here is my take on this weeks theme Fancy Folds.

I love making these Candy Bar Cards, especially when it comes to eating these "King" size chocolate bars inside. I've made a few of these already and have gotten Oooh's and Aaah's each and every time and they really are so easy to make. I found the directions on the Scor-Pal web site which you can find HERE.

Here is a picture of the Candy Bar Card Open:

The original card doesn't have the band, so I decided to add it along with this adorable image Little Elf Pipa which you can find HERE I think it adds so much more to the card.

Here is a picture of the Band:

I hope i inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

I am entering this in the following challenges:
By the Cute & Girly: HERE Christmas
Simon Says: HERE Photo Inspiration - A Field a Poppies
Cute Card Thursday: HERe red for Rembembrance
Charisma Cardz Challenge: HERECutesy

Image: Mo's Digital: Little Elf Pipa, SU Sentiment
Paper: DP: Stampin UP, and Cherry Cobbler
Extras: Corner Punch, Cuttlebug Swirl Die, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Nestibilities,
Image Colored with Copics:

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

Wishing you Joy - Lili of the Valley #119

2011-11-06T16:09:00.000-08:00

A quick post from me tonight, I am entering this in the Lili of the Valley Challenge. I decided to use this adorable image for my sister in laws birthday which is later this month. This weeks challenge is Bright and Sparkly. Since red is bright and the paper is sparkly I hope this counts. I also followed this weeks sketch at Stampin for the Weekend which I am sure I'll use again and again so thanks Sabina, it's a great sketch.

So here is my take on the Challenges:

and of course my angle shot

I am also entering this in the following Challenges:
Lili of the Valley: HERE Bright and Sparkly
4 Crafty Chicks: HERE Die Cuts my Doohicky is a die cut so is the nestie
Stampin for the weekend: HERE The Sketch
Caresma Cardz HERE Cutesy

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

Image: Lili of the Valley-Birthday Fairy, Banner-hAnglar sTanglar, Sentiment-$1 bin Michaels
Paper: SU: Espresso, Reflections-Love Letters
Extras: Flowers, Doohicky Die Cut, Nestibilities, pearls,
Image colored with Copics, Sparkle Pen for wings hair band and package.

As always, thanks for visiting my blog, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much and really brighten my day.

Hugs Debbie

I 'm Thankful For My Sister

2011-11-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well, It's now Pat's turn to be the hostess with the mostess and she wants us to give thanks, So I decided to be thankful for my big sister, and thankful that she is still here with us as a breast cancer survior.

This image called "Step Sister" reminded me of my sister who loves playing pranks and doing stupid things especially the bunny ear part, she just can't help herself, and I must admit we laugh and laugh and laugh. So when I saw this image at Mo's it immedately reminded me of her and all the things she did to me when we were small. I have pictures of my sister putting bunny ears behind your head while taking pictures... you think I'm lying, you'll see...

So of course I had to use Step Sisters which you can find HERE

So I made this for my sister, and I am sending this to her along with a package of goodies just to let her know I am thinking of her

See I am not lying.. this is my son and his girlfriend and my wonderful sister in the back making bunny ears..

and this is a picture of my sister and I at my nephews wedding.. (Her son got married) I'm the pretty one...lol I have the short hair

and of course I had to leave you with my angle shot:

I hope i inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

I am entering this into the following challenge:
Charisma Cardz Challenge: HERE Cutesy

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much.

Image: Step Sisters, SU Sentiment Short & Sweet & computer generated
Paper: DP K&Company Julianne, SU: Crumb Cake PaperTrey Enchanted Evening
Extras: Ribbon, Charm, doily, flowers, ribbon, rhinestones, pins,
Image Colored with Copics

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Debbie

It's A Treasure Hunt - LOTV #118

2011-11-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

A quick post from me today, I followed Bev's sketch over at Lili of the Valley. Once again, I've had this adorable image since it was first released and am first getting around to using him. This is for my friends son a little belated but, the thought is just the same. So I thought I would make it a little interesting since it is pirate themed after all. So his sister is hiding his gift cards around the house with clues and he will have to go on a treasure hunt in order to find his three i-tune gift cards.

Unfortunately, I will not be there to witness the hunt, but I am sure that I will hear all about it on Thursday when the hunt begins. So Good Luck Steven.

The Card:

The Box:

The Card and the Box

and last but not least, my angle shot

I am entering this into the following challenge:
Lili of the Valley: HERE Bev's Sketch
LollipopCrafts: HERE Anything Goes

Image: LOTV:
Paper: Cosmo Cricket, SU: Chocolate Chip
Extras: Doohicky Die, Buttons,Nestibilities, Recollection Stickers, Ribbon
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the worldl, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much.

Hugs
Debbie

Halloween Treat Boxes

2011-10-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

Taylor my son's girlfriend and I decided we would craft and make these coffins for Halloween. Let me tell you what a conversation starter these were when people asked us what we did today?, and we answered, We made coffins. You had to see the look on their faces. Especially when one of them said, You do realize I am an ex-New York City Police Officer and currently a a Sheriff in New Jersey. Then we showed him what we made...lol Anyway, these are the two that we made for her nieces. We really had a great time making them and can't wait to craft and bond again. We are really looking forward to it.

This one we did with ghosts, this is the top of the box:

Here is a side angle of the box

This is the side of the Frankie Box:

The top of the Frankie Box:

and last but not least the two boxes together:

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Totally Paper Crafts: HERE Glitter it - Well I think glitter coffins count...lol
Stampin for the Weekend: HERE Spooky
Scrappy Frogs: HERE Something that Flies - well the bats fly
Our Creative Corner: HERE Fancy Folds- Hope this counts since it is a die cut, but it is folding
Saturday Challenge: HERE SPOOKY OR WHIMSICAL
Simon Says: HERE Anything Goes
PollyCraft Monday: HERE Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts: HERE Anything Goes
Bah! HumBug! HERE To Use a Die Cut - Well the Coffin is a Die Cut after All

Image: Tags so Much
Paper: Reflections, Whisper White,
Extras: Wild Orchild Craft Flowers, Rhinestones, MS Border Punch, Bat Punch, Stickers,SU Tag Punch
Big Shot Pro Die Cut

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you're here, I would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much.

Hugs
Debbie

I See Lots of Treats!!! DT Post #106 Holiday or Celebration

2011-10-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

It's still Elaine's turn to host, and she wanted us to make something for a holiday or celebration. With so many holidays and celebrations coming up I choose Halloween especially with it right around the corner. I honestly miss trick-or-treating with the kids and yes one year my Aldo did dress up as a pirate so of course this reminded me of him as so many of Mo's images remind me of my boys.

So this week instead making a card, I did something a little different and made this Halloween Luminaria after I saw a gorgeous one on Mindy's blog which you can find Here she really does beautiful work and has inspired me for quite some time now. Anyway,you can find the directions on Splitcoast Stampers HERE

I merged again and used Pumpkins which you can find HERE and Captain Hugo which you can find HERE

The Back of the Box:

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil: Pumpkins & Captain Hugo
Paper: Vellum DP from Stash & SU Burmuda Bay
Extras: Oval Nestibilitie, MS Fench Punch & Boo Punch, Flowers from Wild Orchid Craft
Ribbon from The Flower Girl

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I will be entering this in the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes: HEREBlack,Sparkle, FLowers, Distressing I have Black and Flowers
Fab n'Funky Challange: HERE Hubble, bubble toil and trouble
Simon Says: HERE Anything Goes
Paper Pretties: HERE Embellish ... use brads, eyelets, flowers, bling etc on your card to embellish it! _ I used flowers and ribbon
Paper Play Challange: HERE Halloween or Witch
Paper Crafting Journey: HERE" Use a Digi

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

Those Pesky Bats

2011-10-24T07:02:00.000-07:00

I think this was one of the first Penny Black Stamps that I ever purchased, I love this little guy, the expession on his face says it all. It's sort of like a Garfield look, like come on guys stop pestering me already. This is the second card I made for my yoga buddy who asked me to make two cards for her grandkids. This one is for her grand daughter if you'd like just scroll down to see the one I did for her grandson.

The Card:

The Box:

The Card and the Box:

The Inside of the Card:

and last but not least, my angle shot:

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon and charm from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Penny Black: HERE Too Cute to Spook
Paper Take: HERE Spooky Hues
ABC Challange: HERE "B" is for BOO
The Alphabet Challange: HERE "S" Soon to be Halloween
Paper Sundaes:HERE Black, Sparkle, Flowers, Distressing, well I used, 3 out of 4, Black/Sparkle & Flowers

Image: Penny Black: Pesky Bats, Stampin Up: Tags so Much & trick or treat from $1 bin at Michaels
Paper: Stuff from Stash, SU: Basic Black
Extras: Flowers, Doohicky Swirl Die, Rhinestones, SU Tag Punch & Circle Punch, Bat(s)Stickers from recollection collections,
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

I Cast a Spell On You

2011-10-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well, my yoga buddie asked me to make some Halloween cards for her grandkids. So I decided to use this cutie pattootie that I've had since it was first released and am first getting around to inking up. I thought he would be perfect for her grandson. I am also making a card for her grand daughter so hope you'll check back tomorrow for that one as well.

Here is a picture of the Card:

The Box:

A Picture of the Card and box:

The inside of the card:

and last but not least, my Angle shot:

I will be entering this into the following challenges:

Lily of The Valley: HERE BINGO I used Gems, Buttons, & Flowers
Creative Card Crew: HERE Spooky Fun
Paper Take: HERE Spooky Hues
ABC Challange: HERE "B" is for BOO
and last but not least: The Alphabet Challange: HERE "S" Soon to be Halloween

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

Image: Lily of the Valley: Sentiment: $1 stamp from Michaels, Banner from hAngler sTanglar
Paper: Reflections,Basic Black, Basic Grey and Scraps,
Extras, Buttons, Gems, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts,Nestibility, Doohicky Die,
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, and now that you're here why not leave me a little love as well your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

DT Post #105 Favorite Image

2011-10-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Elaine OK favorite image, another challenge for me since I love them all. How can I pick a favorite when they are all so cute. If I ever hit lottery, I would buy every single image in Mo's collection cause they are all my favorite. So as always, the hardest part for me is to pick just one.

So in the end, I decided to use Hoppin Happy which you can find HERE I thought she was perfect for my girlfriends birthday card, so since this is for my BFF Susie you know what that means, she gets a matching box...

So here is what I came up with

the card and the box:

and last but not least my angle view

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE
4 Crafty Chicks which you can find HERE which is marker it up - I used a fine marker for the word October hope that counts plus copics are markers right

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I am also entenring this into the following challanges:
PaperPlay Challenge which you can find HERE Use Black in your Project

Thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here don't forget to leave me a little love too, I would love hearing from you too your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

How Much is That Doggie In the Window -Mo's DT Post #104

2011-10-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

It's still Elaine's turn to host and this weeks theme is "Inspired By A Song" Elaine, I must say you've really challenged me so far, I was going to do it really easy this time, and pick "Happy Birthday" but that was a little too easy and after all this is a challenge. Then I remembered that song "How Much Is That Doggie In the Window" and decided to use "It's All in the Accessories" especially since it looks just like my Ginger. Ginger is a special member of the family who came into our lives 11 years ago and is a rescue dog, we have no idea how old she really is she has a little gimp in her leg, but who cares, we love her just the same. She is a great companion for my hubby and is all of 8 pounds, a tiny little thing, but has that Napoleon complex and thinks she is 10 feet tall and protects us like she is a pit bull. Anyway, you can find that adorable image HERE and HERE

I made this for my Mom who 80th Birthday is a few days she keeps trying to steal Ginger by sticking her in the seat of her walker..lol and yes, Ginger does give us that evil eye look sometimes, and we know to move our hand very quickly..

Of course I had to make a matching box, I used my scallop punch and tried to make it look like a canopy over the window of the pet shop and this is what I came up with.

the card and the box:

and last but not least my angle shot.

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon and charm from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

I am also entering this in the following challenges:
The ABC Challenge: HERE Anything Goes

Image: It's All in the Accessories, Sentiment: Printworks
Paper: Stampin Up: Chocolate Chip & Kraft, DP: TPC Studio Paw and Claws dog
Extras: Ribbon and Charm from The Ribbon Girl, Flowers from Wild Orchid Craft, SU Square Punches, MS Border Punch, Doo Hickey Die,Doily, Buttons from Michaels
Image Colored with Copics and Prisma Pencils

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here, would love hearing from you, your comments really mean so much

Hugs
Debbie

DT Post#103 for Mo's-Patchwork

2011-10-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well it's now Elaine's turn to be our hostess with the mostess... and Elaine you really stumped me with this challenge.. Patchwork? Hum, stumped is an understatement, really had no clue what to do so it so really was a challenge and I love a challange. Then, I went to Michael's last week and saw this stack of paper in the clearance section and it all came together. As soon as I flipped through this stack and saw this print, I immediately thought of "Superduper Gal" and knew it would be perfect for the Parent Coordinater in our school who is the Jack of All Trades, and really does everything she is our Superduper Gal at work. So I made this for her birthday... So Cynthia, My "Soul" Sister, this card's for you...Love you Sistah!!!!

So here is a picture of the card:

Of course since she is so special to me and one of my scrap buddies, I had to make her a matching box so here is a picture of the box. I decided to make this part a shaker and linked the directions below: I also used flowers from the Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE the the ribbon from The Ribbon girl you can find HERE

Shaker Directions: HERE
I used Superduper Gal which you can find HERE and of courses the Boy version which you can find HERE You can also find Superduper Gal HERE

Here is the card and the box, I love making these boxes:

I hope I inspired someone to join in on the fun, I can't wait to see what you come up with, just don't for get to use one of Mo's images. If you need more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of the teams blogs they really out did themselves and came up with some great ideas just click HERE to see what they came up with and as Pat always says, don't forget to leave them a little love.

and last but not least my angle shot:

I am also entering this into the following challenges:
Wild Orchid Challenge #33 HERE Make it sparkle with Stars
Simon Says:HERE Sparkle and Bling

Image: Mo's Digital Image: Superduper Gal, Sentiment: Computer Generated
Paper: SU: Real Red, Brillian Blue, DP: K&Company: Ameriana
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Ribbon, Stars & Swirls also from K&Company Americana, Red Rhinestones, Nestibilities, Button,
Image Colored with the following Copics: Skin E25,13,11,21 Hair: E49,47,24
Red Tones: R29,27,24 Yellow Tones, Y21,23,32, Blue Tones: B21,B23,24,26,28

As always thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much.

Hugs
Debbie

Mo's Digital Pencil DT Post #102 - Furry Friends

2011-09-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

It's still Iulia's turn to host and she choose "Furry Friends" and as an animal lover it was right up my ally and with so many adorable furry friends over at Mo's Digital Pencil once again the hardest part for me to pick out just one. This adorable image is called Buds and can be found HERE
This was a commissioned card for my yoga buddie who asked me to make this for her daughter who loves dogs, so I immediately thought of this image.

another angle
and yes I did make a box so this is the photo of the card in the box, but it was a plain box this time, I didn't have time to decorate the box..

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Craft which you can find
HERE and the Ribbon and pins are from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE
Image: Mo's Digital Image: Buds
Paper: DCWV-The Blossom Song, SU: Kraft,Certainly Celery,Melon Mambo,
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Fowers,Pins, Lace
Image Colored with Copic

I am also entering this into the following challenge:
Paper Sundaes: HERE Anything Goes
Everybody Art Challenge: HERE Pink & Brown - Well there is some Brown and allot of Pink so hope it counts.
Simon Says: HERE Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday: HERE Animal Crackers

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by my part of the world, now that you are here, I really would love hearing from you, your comments really brighten my day.

Hugs Debbie

Autumn Colors - Picture Inspired Mo's DT #101

2011-09-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

It's still Iulia's turn to be our hostess with the mostess, and she decided for us to use fall colors. Well, I love the fall especially since I am a fall baby. I love decorating the house will fall colors. I love the crispness of the fall air, and when the kids were little, I loved going to the pumpkin patch and picking out pumpkins. I think I'll drag them again, I'll just stick them in the car and not tell them where were going it will be like old times again and will just go on an adventure. So with all that said and done, use the picture above that Iulia has for our inspiration use one of Mo's adorable images and some of the colors from this beautiful arrangement which is full of those beautiful fall colors and you're good to go.

I also want to let everyone know, this is the first time I've merged images. I merged pumpkins and punkin...You can find Punkin the adorable little elf HERE and the beautiful Pumpkins HERE and with Halloween coming they are perfect and a must have, well at least for me. So thanks to all the ladies on my DT for all the help and words of encouragement. I would never have been able to do it with out you and now The sky is the limit as they say...

and last but not least my last angle of my merged images

Image: Punkin and Pumpkins
Paper: Stampin Up
Extras: Flowers from wild orchid craft, ribbon from stash, buttons from michaels
Image colored with copics

As always, thanks for visiting my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you

Hugs
Debbie

MO'S #100 - Celebration

2011-09-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well, it's our 100th Celebration over at Mo's Digital Pencil so what's a better way to celebrate than to give away lots of pizes. So why not hop on over to Mo's and check out the prizes. They really are some awesome give aways for our 100th Celebration. So why not check out the blog HERE to see what you can win. And believe me ladies, me and the rest of the DT want to join in on the fun cause they really are that special.

So lets see what you can create for your celebration. Just make sure you use a Mo's image on your project. I decided to use Kai is One for a baby boy's First Birthday. You can find that cutie right HERE
Of course there is also a girl version and you can find that cutie right HERE. That's what I love about Mo, she makes images to fit all our needs, so I am sure if you take a peek you'll find something to fit your needs.

Inside of Card I used my Cricut Storybook Cartridge and cut out a one at 4 1/2" in black out for the inside of the card and at 1"for the tag.

Lots of pictures today

The Card in the Box

The Box

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Craft which you can find HERE The ribbon is from my stash but the Lace is from The Ribbon Girl and you can find that HERE I always buy the kits. They are perfect for my needs.

Image: Mo's Digital Image: Kai is One, Sentiment: Amuse
Paper: DCWV: Nantucket Paper Pack: SU: Kraft, Night of Navy
Extras: SU Punches: Tag, Scallop, SU: Pearls, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Lace, Ribbon, Nestibilities, Buttons,
Images Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for taking the time to visit my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, Your comments mean so much.
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Debbie

DT Post #99 - Boy Attitude

2011-09-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well, once again, it's Iulia's turn to host, and this week and she picked a great one "Boy Attitude" and with a house full of boys, the hardest part for me was to pick an image. I swear I feel like Mo lived right next door to me. She's has captured my boys to a tee.. especially this one.. it reminds me of my oldest when he was two. He is now 21. I remember that face so well...and No Aldo, it never worked...lol

I used an old sketch from Friday Sketchers. I find I use those sketches so useful and use them over and over. This was sketch # 126.

So in honor of those terrible two's and the trying three's this card is for all those Mom's out there to remind you, it does get better...Honest.

You can find this adorable image HERE and of course there is always a girl version her name is Jill and you can find her Here

The pins were from my son Michael's Prom...When his prom date went to pin on his boutonniere she must have though I was nuts because I said what ever you do, don't lose those pins..They will be perfect for my cards..

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find Here and the lace is from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil: Two Will

Paper: DCWV
Extras: Wild Orchid craft Flowers:, Lace, Pins, Corner Punch, Doohicky Die

Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, your comments always mean so much

Hugs

Debbie

Mo's DT # 98 - A Sketch

2011-08-31T21:01:00.000-07:00

This month, it's Iulia's turn to be our hostess with the mostess, and she came up with this awesome sketch. Great Job Iulia!!! I love following sketches.. makes my job so much easier, and this was such as great one.

So I used this adorable little ballerina. The name of this cutie is Keisha's Curtain Call and you can find her here . I am sending this cutie to my little niece Antoinette who's birthday is next week. Sorry, the picture is a little dark, but I must have taken tons of shots, and this was the best of the lot. The Box Image Keisha's Curtain Call, Sentiment: LOTV
Paper: DCWV, Stampin Up: Certainly Celery,
Extras: Nestibilities, Doohicky Die, Self Adhesive Pearls, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Pin, Corner Punch, Ribbon from Stash, Stickers
Image Colored with Copics Prisma Pencils

As Always, Thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you.
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Debbie

#97 at Mo's Back to School Gift Set

2011-08-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well, it's my turn to host again this week so I decided that since I will be back to work after Labor Day that I would choose my theme as "Back to School". I guess summer vacation is over. I must say I had a great summer. but all good things must come to an end.

I thought "Harvard" was perfect for this theme. He is such a cutie, and of course in 4 more years I am hoping my son will be "Harvard" bound for law school. But lets let him finish his first 4 years of college first. Anyway, you can find "Harvard" HERE

I made this gift set as my back to school project. I altered this notebook and made a matching corner book mark which you can find at Splitcoast Stampers
HERE and of course since I am still dabbling with Fimo, this little set to go along with it.

A close up of the corner book mark:

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the ribbon, pin, button and charm are from The Ribbon Girl which. They really have so many beautiful charms and of course their gorgeous ribbons. You can find them all HERE I just tied three different ribbons on to the spiral part of the note book alternating the ribbons as I went down the spine. Giving it this full affect.

So I hope I inspired some of you and you play along with this weeks theme "Back to School" and don't forget to visit my Design Teams blogs for even more inspiration. They really are a talented bunch and would love hearing from you.

Image: Mo's Digital pencil - Harvard
Paper: TPC Studio - School Days Alphabet Jumble,
Extras: Nestibilities, SU Photo Chorner Punch, Buttons, Charm, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, Ribbon, Pins. Basci Grey alphabet stickers for Notes
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for visiting my part of the world, now that you're here I would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

DT Post for Mo's Feeling Blue # 96

2011-08-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well, it's my turn to host again, and since blue is my favorite color, I decided that blue it is for this weeks challenge. This adorable little boy isn't feeling that good and needs his Mummy real bad. He's from Mo's Digital Pencil and you can find him HERE So why not play along,and while your at it, please visit my DT sistah's blogs for some real inspiration. They are such a talented bunch, I know they would love hearing from you. If you look you can find the upcoming challenges making it easier for you to play along. We have so many fun projects and themes coming up. I hope you can play along.

here is the card closed:

Look at that adorable face isn't he perfect for a get well card. As soon as I saw him, I had to have him. I made this for my friends son who wasn't feeling well a few weeks ago. And yes, it did cheer him up. As I said in an earlier post, I revisited Splitcoast Stampers and tried something new. This is called a Diamond Fold Card and you can find the directions and video tutorial HERE. It was one of the easiest cards to fold and make. Well put it this way since I am a visual person, the video helped a lot...lol So here goes my take of the Diamond Fold Card. Hope I can inspire someone. Happy Folding!!!

Here it is open:

a close up:

A different angle closed:

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil - Needs Mummy
Paper: SU:Kraft, Night of Navy, DP-
Extras: Doilly, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Rhinestone Swirl from the Recollections Collection at Michaels
Image Colored with Copics.

As always thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

#66 Back to School - DT Post for Creative Inspirations.

2011-08-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

With back to school for many of us right around the corner, including me (I go back to work soon) getting the kids ready can be over whelming. By this time next week, my son will be moving into his dorm and be living in Manhattan. I am excited as he starts out this new phase of his life. But at the same time sad to see him go since I of course will miss him. My house will be so quite with him gone and my other son practically living with his girlfriends family. So it's only me and hubby left in the house.

So with all that said and done, our theme this week is Back to School. So I decided to make an old fashioned "Book Mark".. Now by Old Fashioned I mean this by two fold, many of us don't read "books" anymore, as Nooks ,i-Pads & Kindles are becoming more and more popular and and book stores are becoming a thing of the past. So I made what I now consider an old fashioned "book mark".
I received this image last year from Copic Creations when they were giving away these book mark images to do just that make a book mark. Of course, I never was able to use it then, but am able to use it now. So here is my take on this weeks challenge Back to School.

The book marks are from Michaels, once again I printed out the image on computer paper, lined it back up with the book mark, then scotch taped the book mark onto the computer paper placed it back in the printer and reprinted it.
Image By:
Paper: SU: Espresso
Extras: Sparkle Buttons from Michaels as is the Bookmarks, stickles
Image colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

DT post #95 for Mo's-Anything But a Card

2011-08-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Once again it is my turn to host this weeks challenge. I love to dabble in all types of paper projects so I thought "Anything But a Card" would be perfect for this weeks challenge. I took out my Big Shot Pro and used this Match Book Die to make this box. It is larger than the one from Stampin Up so it can be used for so many different things. I made this for my son's girlfriend, she loved the shaker card I did a few weeks ago, so not only did I make another shaker but this little box for her in her favorite color as well. I used the image Flower Girl which you can find HERE isn't she sweet and placed chocolate mints inside. Now who doesn't love chocolate, and when she's done with the chocolate, she can put it on her desk and place anything from paper clips to hair clips inside. So here is my take on this weeks challenge Anything But A Card

Here is a picture of the box closed:

slightly open:

So why not play along I'd love to see what you come up with, and while you're at it don't forget to visit my Design Team Sisters blogs for some more inspiration.. They really are a talented bunch and would love hearing from you. Don't forget you can always get a head start for our projects by just checking out the blog.

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil: Flower Girl
Paper: Reflections Sparkle, Doodlebug Designs
Extras: Big Shot Pro, Match Box Die, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers which you can find HERE, Rhinstones, Ribbons, Doily, Doohicky Die, Butterfly, Dimentionals
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for taking the time to come to my part of the world, now that you're here, I would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

Wild Orchid Crafts - Beary Special

2011-08-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week over at Wild Orchid Crafts the challenge is Beary Special. So they would like to see a bear somewhere on your creation. So I thought this nurse holding the teddy bear was perfect not only for this challenge, but for my dear friend Pat Frank, who has recentely retired from being a Beary Special baby nurse. I could not have picked out a more perfect image for her. So Happy Retirement Pat!!! his ones for you !!!!! Let the Good times begin.

Card:

I also made a box for her... Hint taken Pat.. Now you have one all for yourself..lol
Card & Box:

Another Angle of Card & Box:

Card in Box

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Craft which you can find HERE and the ribbons are from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

I am entering this into the following challenge:
Wild Orchid Craft: Beary Special

Image: Whipper Snapper
Sentiments: Stampin Up
Paper: DCWV-
Image Colored with Copics:

As always thanks for taking the time to visit my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much.

Hugs
Debbie

DT #94 at Mo's-Easel Card with an Animal

2011-08-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well, for the month of August I will be the hostess with the mostess over at Mo's. If you look you can find the upcoming challenges making it easier for you to play along. We have so many fun projects and themes coming up. I hope you can play along. So for my first challenge at Mo's I decided to not only make an Easel Card, but I thought it would be fun to include an image that also had an animal in it. Mo has so many cute images that include all types of animals, the hardest part of the challenge is to decide which one to use. In the end, I decided to use "it's Hot" Which you can find HERE we were having a heat wave here in New York when I did this, so it was the perfect choice.. He looks so relaxed hanging out in his sisters kiddie pool... And his huge feet reminded me of my sons huge feet..lol he eventually did grow into them...

Here is my easel card:

and I'm having so much fun making matching boxes. Here is a picture of the box:

Card in the Box:

Card & Box:

Ribbon & Buttons from The Ribbon Girl,which you can find HERE the rest of the stuff from my stash..

Image: It's Hot
Paper: DCWV The Blossom Song, SU certainly celery,
Extras: button, ribbon, rhinestones, splash sticker, ticket corner punch, snorkle & fins sticker
Image colored with copics & prisma pencils

As always thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here, I would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

Creative Inspirations - DT Post

2011-07-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hi guys, it's my turn to host at Creative Inspirations and I chose Summer Time. And what better thing to do in the summer than spend it at the beach. This little cutie was the perfect choice. His name is Nesto and you can find this adorable image at Mo's Digital Pencil HERE

Nothing special on this card today after all it is for a little boy so no frills so it's kind of plain. I used my Cricut Expression to cut out the little umbrella and pail silouette using A Child's Year cartridge. I cut it 3 times and used dimentionals.

The inside of the card, and you can also see the dimention of the umbrealla:

Image: Nesto
Paper: DCWV Nantucket, SU Riding Hood Red Y Night of Navy
Extras: Buttons, Cricut, inside of card is a sticker
Image colored with Copics.

As always, thanks for taking the time to visit my part of the world. now that you are here, I would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

DT Card at Mo's - Something Sweet #93 - Cotton Candy Time

2011-07-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week over at Mo's it's Elaine's turn and she decided to have us do "Something Sweet/Food Related" well Cotton Candy was perfect for this weeks theme. You can find this image right HERE and if you look you can find the upcoming challenges making it easier for you to play along. We have so many fun projects and themes coming up. I hope you can find the time to play along.

Now that I am home for the summer, the skies the limit.. I have revisited Splitcoast Stampers and am trying all different techniques and loving it. I have never done one of these Center Step cards so I decided to give it a try, it is so fun to make... You can find the tutorial for it HERE and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE

I made this little set for my niece who's birthday is tomorow. She is soooooooooo sweet so this was perfect for her, so no peeking Jenn and if you do act surprised...
lol

I made this little box with my Big Shot Pro.. My first thought for this box was to put my little fimo in it, but it was a little tight...So a change of plans. I filled it with chocolate kisses...Hey that's something sweet..lol

So why not join in on the fun and play along and don't forget to visit my Design Team Sisters blogs for some more inspiration.. They really are a talented bunch and would love hearing from you.

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil - Cotton Candy
Paper: SU: Mango Melon, DCWV-The Blosson Song
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Ribbon, Ric Rac, Doily, Corner Punch & Alphabet Tiles from Doodlebug Designs, Big Shot pro Die
Image colored with Copics:

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you're here, would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

My First Shaker Card...

2011-07-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

I've had this cutie for some time now, but just never inked him up until now. What was I waiting for.. beats me.. but I do have a few of those that I must have and then they don't see ink for awhile. I am entering this into the Lili of the Valley Challenge this week since the theme is Fun and Games. And yes, he's on his way to the lake to play with him boat. I also decided to play along on the Crazy 4 Challenges after I saw all these shaker cards, first on LOTV, and then on Cindy Haffner's blog so thanks for the inspiration guys. What fun this was to make, and it was so easy, I know I'll be making a few more. So with all that said and done here is my take on the shaker card.

A close up of the shaker.. Ok I kind of went overboad with the sparkle. Will put a little less in my next one...

Once again I made a box to go along with it. Since the paper was already embossed with the sail boat. I decided to leave it and not add any embellishments to the box. I didn't want to hide the beautiful boat. So here is a picture of the box

The box and the card:

The card in the box:

Hope you like it.. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and the twine and the charm are from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE

I am entering this into the following challenge:
Crazy 4 Challenges Shaker Card
Lili of the Valley Fun and Games
Crafty Sprouts Shaker Card

Image: LOTV - Sentiment also LOTV & Printworks
Paper: DCWV: Nantucket
Extras: Charm, Twine, Nesties, Sparkles, Dimentional tape, Pearls, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers
Image colored with Copics and prisma pencils

As always thanks for taking the time to visit my part of the world. Now that you are here, I would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much.
Hugs
Debbie

Happy Anniversary Kenny K & Wild Orchid Crafts

2011-07-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

Kenny K's and Wild Orchid Crafts are both celebrating there 1 year anniversary. They have some fantastic prizes, so I decided to join in on the fun...hey, better late than never. The theme is Anything Goes for Kenny K's and the sktech for Wild Orchid Craft is from the ever so talented Dena, but your card must be for a birthday, Hey after all it is there birthday.. So I figured, hey why not join in on the fun...right. So here is my take on the Kenny K challenge which you can find HERE and the sketch at Wild Orchid Craft which you can find here
I also used the sketch from Wild Orchid Crafts...This is the card & the box

The Card:

The Box:

The Card in the Box

I used Cheyenne which you can find Here the flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and this adorable charm that I found at The Ribbon Girl which was perfect for my card. They really have so many beautiful charms and of course their gorgeous ribbons. You can find it HERE

A Close Up:

Another Angle:

I entering this into the following challenge:
Kenny K's Antything Goes
Paper Play Ribbon, Lace & Buttons
Wild Orchid Crafts The Sketch

Image: Kenny K - Cheyenne, Sentiment: Stampin Up and LOTV
Paper: All Paper from Stampin Up
Extras: Doily, Corner Punch, Buttons, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Ribbons, Pearls, Charm
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for looking. Now that you are here, I would loving hearing from you, your comments mean so much.

Hugs
Debbie

Summer Vacation #92 - Road Trip

2011-07-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

When I was a little girl we went on many road trips, and when my boys were little, they knew it was going to be special day when they heard the term "Road Trip". You see, I would never want to disappoint my kids since they always seemed to have a knack for getting sick right before an event. It also avoided their nagging waiting for the event to arrive. So my husband and I would just get them dressed and stick them in the car and say "Road Trip". We've gone to such places as Radio City Music Hall, The Renaisance Fair in upstate NY, Disney World (but that was a "Plane Trip") and to such normal things as going to The Zoo, The Aquarium or even the movies. I have told this story to some of the teachers at my school, and now they do the same with their kids. It becomes an adventure that way, and they know something special is in the works when they get in the car and we announce "Road Trip".

So for our theme this week which is Summer Vacation I decided to use this image from Mo's called Eli which you can find HERE
since many of us go on "Road Trips' for our summer vacation this was just perfect and brought back many memories. So thank's Elaine for another fantastic theme and for helping me remember the many trips and adventures we had when my kids were young.

Inside of Card:

Close up of the fimo creations:

I used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE and this adorable charm that I found at The Ribbon Girl which was perfect for my card. They really have so many beautiful charms and of course their gorgeous ribbons. You can find it HERE

Another Angle:

Please visit my DT sistah's blogs for some more inspiration, you never know what you'll find, they are such a talented bunch, and if you look you can find the upcoming challenges making it easier for you to play along. We have so many fun projects and themes coming up. I hope you can find the time to play along.

This also fits the following challenges:
The Ribbon Girl Shades of Aqua
Fab n Funky Animal Magic

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you are here I would love hearing from you

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil - Eli
Paper: DCWV-Bon Voyage Travel Stack,
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Doo Hickey Die, Making Memories Sticker, Recollection Buttons
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you're here, would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

Creative Inspiration #64 Christmas in July

2011-07-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week it's Lanny's turn to pick our challenge and she decided that the challenge for this fortnight would be "Christmas in July". Well I must admit, it is sooooo hot here in NYC that I would enjoy just a little snow at the moment.

I used this adorable image from Whipper Snapper called Ike and Mike. The pin, charm and lace are from The Ribbon Girl which you can find HERE and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts which you can find HERE. I then made this adorable fimo to match it. Now I must admit, it it weren't for you-tube videos and the books that I've recently purchased that show how to mold the different shapes for heads, bodies, hands, etc.. I probably would still be making a mess with the fimo. This polar bear is the result of me following one of the step by step tutorials in one of the books by Stacey Morgan. I can now say, I think I have the hang of it... So after all that is said and done, here is my take on this weeks challenge Christmas in July.

Another Angle:

I would also like to enter this into the following Challenges:
Simon Says Anything oes
Paper Pretties Animals
Reasonable Ribbon Cool it
Paper Sundaes Christams in July
Winter Wonderland Embossing Wet or Dry

Image: Whipper Snapper: Ike & Mike
Paper: DCWV Nantucket, Night of Navy
Extras: Doo Hickey Die, Pin, Lace, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Pearls, Corner Die from Sizzix
Copics: image colored with copics

As always, thanks for taking the time to visit my part of the world, now that you're here, I would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

GREAT NEWS Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #91

2011-07-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

I am so excited, I've been wanting to share this news, but couldn't until it was official. I have been asked to stay and continue my work over at Mo's Digital Pencil And of course I said YES!!!! I love, love, love Mo's images..and the ladies are all so sweet, how could I have said no...

So here goes my Official Design Team Card for Mo's Digital Pencil... and please make sure you visit my new DT sister's blogs for some beautiful inspiration. They really would love hearing from you. And, if you look you can find the upcoming challenges making it easier for you to play along. We have so many fun projects and themes coming up. I hope you can play along.

This week it's Cathy's turn and she decide for use to use Black, White and a touch of another color. So I decide to use the beautiful Bride & Groom Dancing which you can find
here

This is a commissioned card for one of my yoga buddies at the gym. Who has a wedding this month.

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil: Wedding Couple Dancing, Sentiment from LOTV
Paper: Basic Black,Cherry Cobbler, Recollections paper from Michaels
Extras: Pearls, Doohicky Die, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, nesties,doily, pin
Image colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my little part of the world. Now that you are here I would love hearing from you.

$1 Digi at Mo's

2011-07-08T09:51:00.000-07:00

This adorable image is from Mo's Digital Pencil and is called Bronte Kisses. It was designed by Mo Manning who will generously give all proceeds to Pet Orphans which is located in Southern California. So come on ladies not only will your $1 donation go to a good cause, it will also get you this adorable image. So please check it out, the link is below.

You can find Bronte Kisses right here. HERE

Thanks
Debbie

Happy Birthday America - DT Post for Creative Inspirations

2011-07-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week it's my turn to host the challenge and I decided since it is right before the 4th of July, why not try and be a little patriotic and use Red, White and Blue as my theme. So I took out this adorable image from Whipper Snapper Designs and made this my official card for our 4th of July celebration.

The inside of the card:

Another angle:

Image: Whipper Snapper
Paper: Read Red, Brillant Blue, DP:K&Company Americana & Creative Imaginations
Extras: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Tag, Ribon, Die Cuts also from K&Company Americana, Pin
Image Colored with Copics

As always, Thanks for stopping by my part of the world, hope you liked what you see, would love hearing from you,

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Debbie

GD Spot at Mo's Story Book Time

2011-06-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

Once again it is Lisa's turn to host this weeks challenge over at Mo's Digital Pencil. She would like our card/project to be inspired by a book or story. So for this weeks challenge I decided to use To Grandmother's House which is Little Red Riding Hood on her way. I thought this would make a perfect card to go along with the book for a new baby. You can find this adorable image called To Grandmother's House HERE

I followed a sketch that the ever so talented Claudia Rose did a while back.. I sometimes amaze myself when I remember something that was posted weeks ago. I thought it would be perfect for this challenge..

another angle:

So why not join in on the fun and stop on over at Mo's and visit the other Design Team members blogs for some inspiration, I know they would love hearing from you. Now, on a good note... School's Out For Summer!!!!!!! Today is my last day.. as of tomorrow, I am offically off... Wooo Hooo!!!!

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil: To Grandmother's House
Paper: Stampin Up, Doodlebug Designs and stuff from stash
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Pearls, Doohicky Die
Image colored with copics and Prisma Pencils

As always, thanks for stopping by my little part of the world, now that you're here, I would love hearing from you.

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Debbie

Just Magnolia hAnglar sTanglar-112

2011-06-27T04:33:00.000-07:00

A quick post for me today, this was done for the Just Magnolia/hAnglar sTanglar challenge and since I used a butterfly it also fits Flutter by Wednesday and The Truly Scrumptious challenges this week.

another angle:

A close up of the flowers and butterfly:

Image: hAnglar sTanglar: Sailor Girl, Sentiment
Paper: DCWV-Nantucket SU: Night of Navy
Image Colored with copices to look like distress inks
Extras: Wild Orchild Craft Flowers, SU Tag, butterflies,charm pearls

This also fits the following challenges:
Flutter by Wednesday Open as long as it has a butterfly, fairy or angel
Truly Scrumptious Things with Wings
Just Magnolia hAnglar stanglar Butterfly theme

As always thanks for stopping by my part of the world, now that you're here, would love hearing from you.

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Debbie

Guest Designer Spot at Mo's - Fairies/Flowers/Fancy Fold/Flutter

2011-06-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week over at Mo's Digital Pencil, it's Lisa's turn to host the challenge. Her theme this week is Flowers/Flutter/Fairies/Fancy Fold. You can use any, combine a few or all, I used three, Faries, Flutter (well her wings flutter) & Fancy Folds. So I decided to use this beautiful Fairy called Summer Fairy Finna which you can find Here and placed her in this Criss Cross card a card I haven't made in ages, so thanks for the inspiration. You can find the directions for the criss cross card HERE. Looking forward to seeing all you lovely creations. And don't forget to visit all the other ladies blogs, they have even more inspiration for you...

This also fits the following challenge:
Paper Crafting Journey Anything Goes

Image: Mo's Digital: Summer Fairy Finna
Paper: stampin Up
Extras: Iridescent Ice, Rhinestones, SU Circle Punch & Scallop Punch, Ribbon
Image colored with Copics & Pencils:Skin, E11,02,00,000 Hair: E47,44,42,41,40
Clothes: BV17,13,11

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, while you're here, would love hearing from you.

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Debbie

Just Magnolia/hAnglar sTanglar - Paper Piecing week 111

2011-06-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is the card that I made for my husband for Father's Day, but did not get a chance to post until now. I used this gorgeous paper I found at Michaels from DCWV called Nantucket. I knew I had to have it not only for my hAnglar sTanglar sailor images, but my magnolia ones as well. Yes, I was bad, and didn't stick to my rule and try and use what I had in my stash.. I just couldn't resist this stack and well a few others, I mean after all I had a few 50% off coupons and since it is only 10 minutes away from work. Well, lets just say my lunch hours were quite busy last week.

Anyway, over at Just Magagnolia and hAnglar sTanglar, the challenge this week is paper piecing something I love to do so this was right up my alley. I knew I had to ink up this adorable image and break out my new stash of papers from DCWV. So here is my take on this weeks Just Magnolia and hAnglar sTanglar challenge

Side View:

Another Angle:

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Just Magnolia hAnglar sTanglar Paper Piecing
Everybody Art Challenge Anything Goes

Image: hAnglar sTanglar - Sailor Sentiment: SU
Paper: DCWV-Nantucket, SU Navy
Extras: Doo Hickey Die, Doiley, Buttons, Corner Punch, SU Photo Corner Punch,Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Sea Horse Charm
Image colored with copics and a touch of Primsa

As always, thanks for taking the time to visit my blog, while you are here, I would love hearing from you.

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Debbie

DT Post Creative Inspirations Challenge # 62 and DT Call

2011-06-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week over at Creative Inspirations it's Emma's turn, and she decided to have a go at sewing on a card. Well, I knit, I crochet, and I do all types of needle work, but when it comes to actually sewing with a sewing machine, well, lets just say although I have one, it just collects dust. I have always admired sewing on cards and have always wanted to give it a try, but since I don't have a craft room, I've never wanted to drag it out for the card and then put it away again. So, I kind of cheated. I found this gorgeous paper at Michaels which is pre-sewn. Hey, it works right and fits the challenge this week which is stitching on your card real or fake... So why not give it a try and check out the rest of the teams cards.. They've all worked so hard on them, and I know they would love hearing from you as would I. Our sponsors this week are Quioxtic Paper and Little Claires Designes
We are also having a DT calll, so if you are interested, just and DT after your entry.

So here is my Card for the Challenge:

another angle:

I am also entering this into the following challenges:
The Ribbon Girl Pink & Cream
Lovely hAnglar Only Girly Card

Image: hAnglar sTanglar - Messenger Sentiment:
Paper: K&Company, SU: Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Crumb Cake
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Pearls, Pearl Hearts, Sizzix Leaf Die
Image Colored with Copics and Prisma Pencils

As Always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world. Would love hearing from you.

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Debbie

GD Spot at Mo's - Hang Ten...I Mean Hang Tag

2011-06-16T03:01:00.000-07:00

Over at Mo's Digital Pencil this week, the ever so talented Dawn would like us to use a tag on our creation along with our favorite embellishment. Well, that was easy for me, so I used some Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, a Charm, and a Swirl. Love that Combo.. I then took out my Cricut Expression and used my Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge and cut several of these hang-tags using the blackout mode at 6 inches and taped them together to making it thicker and adding some dimention.. and just to be on the safe side, I also am including a tag on my hang tag. If you would like to purchase this really buff surfer dude, you can find it Here

This is one thing that my boys never got into, and that is surfing. Not sure why especially when we watch all the surfers on the beach. And let me tell you there are some nice surfer butts out there...lol

So why not let your imagination run wild and play along. Visit the other team members for some inspiration they have some real beauties this week and while you're at it they would love hearing from you. Remember you must use a Mo's image on your project along with a tag and your favorite embellishment.

A Close Up:

Image: Mo's Digital: Surfer Dude - Sentiment Computer generated
Extras: SU: Tag Punch, Cricut, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Sizzix Swirl Die, Pearls. Charm
Paper: Basil Card Stock
Image Colored with Copics: E11,E02,00,Swim Trunks:BG75,72,11 Hair/Towel/Surf Board:Y11,21,E99,97,
Sand: E42

As always, thanks for taking the time to visit my little part of the world. Would love hearing from you.

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Debbie

GD Spot at By The Cute and Girly Half Way Reminder

2011-06-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

Mid way reminder that this months challenge over at By The Cute and Girly is "In The Garden". It's not to late for you to join in on the fun so why not pop on over and give it a try.

Once again I used one of Mo's adorable images. I cann't even begin to tell you how much I LOVE these images... you can always find one to fit your needs.. and this was no expception.

Image: Ben from Mo's Digital - Sentiment Stampin Up
Paper: Cosmos Cricket Wanted-Stampin Up: Chocolate Chip & Kraft
Extras: Doohickey Die,Admorments from Stampup, Nestibilities, SU Photo Corner Punch
Image Colored with Copics

As always, thanks for stopping by my litle part of the world. Hope you like what you see.

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Debbie

Prom Night

2011-06-12T03:22:00.000-07:00

Last night was my son's prom. So I thought I would share a few shots of my little boy...Ok at 6' 1 1/2" not so little...lol The prom was held at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan.

This is shot of my son on my terrace..you can see some of my beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean. It was a very grey day, misting at the time, I really wanted to get some shots on the beach itself, but when we left, the skies opened up...

The rest of the pictures were taken at the Pre Prom house, which is where they all met up and waited for the "Party Bus" to pick them up... Don't they all look great

His Prom Date. Also if you look closely, he has a black eye.. he was in a basketball tournament on Wednesday and got elbowed in the eye.. Of all things right before Prom..I did try and cover it up with make up though...

Group Shot: This is America's Future. These kids are some of the brightest that New York City has of offer, Stuyvesant ranks #1 in all New York State and 25 in the entire United States. All of these kids are off to some fantastic colleges, Duke, Turlene, Annapolis, Harvard, Yale etc..As for my son, he was offered some impressive seats, at some impressive colleges along with some impressive scholarships but in the fall he will be attending The MacCaulay Honors Program at Hunter with a full scholarship...See Mama didn't raise no fool.. This way he starts out life debt free for his undergraduate degree and in four years when he's off to Graduate School we can worry about loans then: Look out Harvard Law School here he comes

Thanks for looking
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Debbie

Wild Orchid Craft

2011-06-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

I used this adorable Fairy Doodle image and followed the sketch over at Wild Orchid Crafts. The sketch was designed by the ever so talented Bev. She is truly an inspiration when it comes to card making.

I also purchased a table top tent to help me take better pictures. I am still playing with where to place the lights as to not cast a shadow. Guess I didn't quite set them up right since this is still a little dark. So if anyone out there in blog land has a Cowboy Studio Light Tent Kit or another type of light tent, and can give me a pointer, I really would appreciate it.

Another Angle:

Image: Doodle Fairy
Paper: SU: Crumb Cake, DCWV-Linen Closet
Extras: Cuttlebug Corner Die, Lace, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers
Image Colored with Copics & Prisma Pencils: Skin: E11,02,00, Hat/Clothing: BG75,72,11Hair/boots: E31,33 Gift/Wings/Flower: R81,83,85

As always, thanks for stopping by my little neck of the woods. Hope you like what you see...

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Debbie

GD Spot at Mo's Again-Doing the Happy Dance-Schools Out for Summer

2011-06-09T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week over at Mo's Digital Challenge Blog Dawn is once again our hostess with the mostess and she decided it was time for a recipe. Her recipe for the week is A Recipe of Friendship. And yes, these Nuns are friends for life. Now you only need to use one image but there are 4 ideas for you to chose from so hop on over and get all the details,and while you're at it visit all the other DT members blogs, they would love to hear from you.

For this challenge I decided to stir in a sense of humor and a lot of compassion, these Nuns are doing the happy dance because Schools Out for Summer. Working for a school I have compassion for the teachers, and I can definatly understand the happy dance, especially when I'll be doing that same happy dance in a few weeks.... So here is my take on Dawns receipe.

I am keeping this card plain and simple since in actuallity it is for my son's 21st birthday. Inside the card will be two tickets to see the new smash hit on Broadway "Sister Act". I am sure he and his girlfriend will love it as much as I did. It is a great show!!! So Happy Birthday Son #1.. Enjoy your night out in the city.

Image: Mo's Digital-Joy
Paper: DCWV-Linen Closet, Stampin Up Grey
Extras:
Image colored with copics: Clothers: C5,3,2,1 Skin:E01,00/Darker Skin Tone: E25,13,21,11 Habits/Stockings: B60 Sparkle pen for chain & Cross

As always, thanks for stopping by my little neck of the woods. Hope you like what you see.

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Debbie

Candy Bar Card

2011-06-05T07:17:00.000-07:00

I found this tutorial on the Scor-Pal site which you can find here
so I thought I would give it a try. I changed it up a bit, by adding the slip off band along with the image in the circle, I wanted to give it that extra pizazze. It really was so fun to make and I can see myself using it for many different occassions since they would be great party favors, or that extra something for a family member, teacher or friend.

Here is a picture of it open:
Open with the band:

Another Angle

A Close up of the image:

I am going to enter this into the Following challenge:

Just Magnolia/hAnglar sTanglar where the monthly challenge is Anything Goes with the option of adding Lace
PaperTake Weekly Challenge Anything goes

Image: hAnglar/sTanglar-Messenger
Extras: Pearls, Nesties, Cuttlebug Corner Die, Extra Large Chocolate Bar
Paper: Basic Grey, Basic Black, So saffron
Image Colored with Copics and Prisma Pencils:

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by my part of the world, hope you like what you see, would love hearing from you.

Hugs
Debbie

DT Post for Creative Inspirations # 61 Father's Day

2011-06-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

This weeks it's Autumn's turn, and she decided that a Father's Day card or project would be just perfect for our challenge. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says a great source for all your stamping needs. They have a $10 voucher up for grabs.

Here is my take on the challenge, I thought these fish were just perfect. They are from another oldie but goodie retired set from Stampin Up called Fishy Friends.

So why not visit the other design team members for some inspiration, and play along.

Image: Both Image & Sentiment from Stamin Up: Fishy Friends
Papers: DCWV-Citrus Pack
Extras: Doohicky Die, WOC Flowers, Charm, Rhinestones, Cricut
Image colored with copics

As always thanks for stopping by my part of the world. Hope you like what you see.

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Debbie

June Guest Designer Spot Over at Mo's

2011-06-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week over atMo's Digital Challenge we have to follow a sketch by the ever so talented Dawn. I am super excited about joining this awesome team, and honored that I was chosen for this months spot. This is a great sketch so much so, that I can see myself using it over and over again. I used this adorable image called Michael which I thought would be perfect for a baby card. So here goes my take on my first but not last Guest Designer card for Mo's Digial Pencil...

Another angle:

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil-Michael Sentiment-Stampin Up
Paper: Sahara Sand, K&Company Julianne
Extras: SU Ribbon, Nesties, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Rhinestones, SU Border Punch
Image Colored with copics

This also fits the following challenge:
Cute Card Thursday Embillish the image..my cloud is embellished with iridiscent ice
The ABC Challenge 3 different embellishments-flowers, swirlsl, and ribbon qualify

As always, thanks for stopping by my part of the world, hope you like what you see.

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Debbie

Guest Designer at By The Cute & Girly - In The Garden

2011-06-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

I was so excited when I found out that I was chosen as one of the Guest Designers for the month of June over at the By The Cute & Girly Challenge Blog which is a monthly challenge. As soon as I found out that the theme was "In The Garden", I immediately thought of Mo's adorable images which can be found here, they were perfect for this challenge. I also remembered seeing seed packets on Splitcoast Stampers years ago and beleive me at my age remembering something from long ago can be quite the challenge...lol I am lucky I remember what I had for breakfast. So with that in mind, I went to work and made these seed packets. I Computer generated one Text Box, inside another Text Box, wrote the words, cut and pasted the image inside the box, and viola. I then took out my Cricut Expression using the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge and cut it to fit the page in blackout mode.

So here are the seed packets that I made using How Quick They Grow & Punkin.

Images: Mo's Digital - Punkin & How Quick The Grow
Paper: Paper for seed packets I had in the house, SU: So Saffron
Extras: Cricut-Tags, Bags, Boxes and More
Copics Used for: Punkin - Skin: E02,00,000, Pumpkin: YR07,04,12 Green: YG95,93 & Y21
For "How Quick They Grow: E01,00, YG95,93 & Y21, E57,55,53

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and visit my blog. Hope you stop by again sometime soon.

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Debbie

Great News!!!

2011-05-26T04:36:00.000-07:00

OMG! I am so excited, I just found out that I will be the Guest Designer for Mo's Digital Pencil!!!! What great news, I Love,love love her images so to be part of such an awesome team is really an honor... So thanks ladies, I will do each and every card with pride and hang that banner as soon as I get home... can't wait

On cloud nine!!!!
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Debbie

Just Magnolia sTanglar #107 Happy Birthday

2011-05-25T04:53:00.002-07:00

I have to get busy this week and make four birthday cards along with a get well card, it's amazing how that headache kept me out of commission last week, but I must get them done so I am plugging away. I followed the gorgeous sketch by Donalda over at Just Magnolia/Hanglar Stanglar and finally inked up this beauty. I also dusted off my heating tool & my Iridescent Ice to fit the Wild Orchid Craft challenge this week which is embossing. So one birthday card down and three to go.

Image: Hanglar Stanglar- Sitting Butterflies Sentiment Stampin Up
Paper: K&Company: Julianne
Extras: Nestibilities, Doohicky Die, Ribbon, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, rhinestones
Image colored with Copics

This fits the following challenges:
Just Magnolia Hanglar Stanglar The Sketch from Donalda
Wild Orchid Crafts Embossing -Her wings are dry embossed using Stampin Up Iridencent Ice

As always, thanks for visiting hope you like what you see.
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Debbie

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart

2011-05-22T06:02:00.000-07:00

This is my second post of the day, so please scroll down and see my DT post for Creative Inspirations below.

It has been raining on and off all week here in New York, It has been dark, dreary, and the air is just plain old heavy. The fog rolls in from time to time and I must admit, it is fun to watch it roll in like that, but not fun to drive in it. It has been so bad, that I honestly can not even see the building across from me, nor the beautiful beach. When the weather gets like this, it triggers headaches. So all week long, I've had what I call a background headache and nothing would take it away. So sorry, that I didn't visit anyones blogs, I'll try and play catchup. Knowing how my headaches go, I knew it was only a matter of time before that background headache turned into a full blown migraine. So on Saturday, my fears came true, I couldn't even get out of bed till 1 o'clock.

Late in the afternoon or not, my anniversary was the next day, I had to get busy making hubby a card. This image reminded me of when we first met and we would sit on the beach like this and talk for hours, So I took out one of may favorite sets from Stampin Up Summer by the Sea, and made this for him. Happy Anniversary Sweetheart!!!!

A Close Up:

This card fits the following challenges:
Stamp Something Beachy Colors
Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge Anniversary
Sketchy Colors Blue, Green & Black Well not sure if I am stretching it, but the image is outlined in black...

Image: Stampin Up: Summer by the Sea, Sentiment also from Stampin Up
Paper from: DCWV- Linen Pack the tans are for the sand
Extras: Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Dookhicky Die, Shell :( my last one, pearls, charm, twine, Sizzix Top Note Die Cut
Image colored with copics, the sky was sponged using a baja breeze ink and a scalloped circle.

As always, thanks for stopping by my little neck of the woods, would love hearing from you.

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Debbie

Creative Inspirations # 60 DT Post

2011-05-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week it is Suzi's turn to pick a challenge and she decided for us to follow a "No Cook Recipe". This recipe is for a cupcake so we must include a Cupcake on our card/project, ribbon or lace, 2 flowers and pearls. Our sponsor for this week is Robyns Fetish where one lucky winner may choose 5 digi stamps or 4 digi stamps and a paper pack.

So why not join in on the fun and see if you can be our lucky winner, and don't forget to stop by the rest of the design teams blogs for some inspiration, they would love to hear from you.

For my recipe, I decided to use this adorable image called "Ava Cupcake" from Bugaboo Digi Stamps which can be found here I think she fits this challenge perfectly. I also had to add one more flower, sorry, I never follow recipes to a "T".. it's always a little of this and a little of that...lol So anyway, here is my take on this week's no cook cupcake recipe...Hope you like it

Image: Ava Cupcake
Extras: Ribbon, Pearls, Flowers, Doohickey die
Image colored with copics
Paper: All paper Basic Grey-Sultry

As always thanks for stopping by.
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Debbie

Here Comes Summer - Part 2 of the GD call at Mo's

2011-05-10T17:50:00.001-07:00

As the days get warmer, and we approach the long hot days of summer. I love to watch my community come alive. As some of you know, I live in a beach communtiy and have a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean. At this time of year, we always say Rockaway comes alive as people come out of hiding and walk along the boardwalk, play ball, read a good book, or just take a leisurely walk in the sand as the waves come crashing in. I love the beach at this time of year, it is so peaceful, no crowds it's like you have the whole beach to yourself and I immedatley thought of this adorable image from Maurice Manning. I often see little boys and there dogs play along the shore not only looking for shells but for anything else that the surf has washed up. Something I did when my boys were young, Oh how I miss those days.

This card was done for round 2 of the guest designer call over at Mo's Digital Pencil. Last week I did a monochromatic card, and this week the theme is Here Comes Summer. Nothing says summer like a day at the beach. So here is my take on the challenge.

This fits the following challenge(s)
Mo's Digital Pencil Here Comes Summer-GD Part 2
Everybody Art Challenge Flowers

Hope you like it.

Image: Mo's Digital - Out There
Paper: DCWV-Linen Closet
Extras: Martha Stewart Border Punch
Image Colored with Copics: Shorts/Stripes on Shirt: BG10,11,13,15, Skin: E11,01,00, Dog:

As always, thanks for stopping by my little part of the world, hope you like what you see and come back and visit again. Your comments mean so much I would love hearing from you

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Debbie

Creative Inspirations DT Card Challenge #59

2011-05-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Before I say anything about this weeks challenge over at Creative Inspirations, I'd like to wish all my blogging buddies a Happy Mother's Day!!! Hope you all enjoy the day.. now onto the challenge

This week over at Creative Inspirations it's Bea's turn to host the challenge, and she chose Glitz & Bling.... Well what girl doesn't love Glitz & Bling. Our sponsers this week are Simon Says

and Joanna Sheen where you can win a L10 voucher

My girlfriend sent my this "CUTE" Sticker all the way from Arizona, and I love it!!! Thanks, Kris.. the color is such a beautiful turquoise/blue and I knew immediately what I wanted to do, but of course, nothing turns out the way you first invisioned it. I originally wanted to place the word "CUTE" along the bottom as I did for the one that had the word Baby on the bottom. Although I did this card 6x6, it still didn't fit on the bottom, I tried going down with two letters on the top and two letters on the bottom, but it was too blank on the right and nothing quite fit in that blank spot. So I finally broke the word up and left it as is.

This adorable image is from Mo's Digital Pencil and is called "I Love It". I think this little tot is just so adorable holding his train set. Reminds me of when my son was little and never went anywhere without a car in his hands or in one of his pockets.

So why not play along and join in on the fun, and visit our other DT members for some inspiration, they would love hearing from you as would I. So after all that, Here is my card for Glitz & Bling

Image: Mo's Digital-I Love It
Paper: Designer Paper - Sorry, it's a big mystery and Basic Black
Extras: Sticker for the word "CUTE", Doohickey Die, Nestibilities,
Image Colored with Copics: Skin: E11,02,00, Hair/Trains: E47,44,43,41,40 Clothes:

As always, thanks for stopping by my little neck of the woods, would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much

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Debbie

Fans Lucky Cricket

2011-05-07T05:01:00.000-07:00

I love Mo's creations, and this little asian beauty was no exception. As soon as I saw saw her, it was a must have. This weeks challenge is monochromatic, For me, kind of hard, I thought and thought about what I could do, and then it hit me. I couldn't get home from work quick enough to put thought to paper...lol Once again I paper pieced the digi (her top) by first printing her out on computer paper and then taping the design paper over it putting it back in the printer and reprinting it

So with all that said and done, this is my take on the Monochrome theme over at Mo's.

This fits the following challenges:

Mo's Digital Pencil Monochromatic and Guest DT call
Alphabet Challenge A=Around the World
Cute Card Thursday I Like Chocolate - color theme
By the Cute and Girly Anything Goes

Image: Fan's Cricket
Paper: DCWV-Linen Pack
Extras: SU Crochet Trim Victgoria, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Doohickey Die Cut
Copics Used: Skin: E11,02,01, Pants/Hair: E47,44,43,41,40 Shoes/Cage/Bow: I used my Prisma Pencils: Gold and Green

As Always, thanks so much for stopping by my little blog, hope you like what you see.
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Debbie

Paper Sundaes DT Call

2011-05-01T07:49:00.000-07:00

Over at Paper Sundaes they are looking for three design team members to join there awesome team.

They asked for those who are interested to choose three of there favorite cards and post it on there blog and then enter the call. So I am entering these three cards using different image lines to show some diversity, So here goes. I hope they like what they see and not just stop at this one post and peruse the rest of my blog to see some of my other creations. I also what to thank them for the opportunity to join such an awesome team.

Card # 1 I am chosing a Lily of the Valley Image

Card #2 I am chosing a Magnolia Image:

and last put not least for Card #3, I chose a Mo's Digital Image for a more masculine card

As always, thanks for taking the time to visit my blog
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Debbie

Just Mangolia/hAnglar sTanglar Card & Box

2011-04-30T06:30:00.001-07:00

I used this adorable hAnglar sTanglar from the attitude kit, and just adore there images, it is so hard to pick out a favorite since I love them all. So, I had to make another card and box since I am having so much fun making them. Such a nice way to present a special card.

The Card:

The Box

This fits the following challenges
Lovely hAnglar Use your favorite hAnglar image... well wouldn't matter which one I used I love them all.
Just Magnolia/hAnglar sTanglar Buttons, Bows or Bling
Basic Grey Use a Charm... There is a charm on my card

Image: hAnglar sTanglar - Attitude Kit
Paper: Basic Grey, SU: Basic Black & Old Olive
Extras: SU Pearls, Nestibilities, SU Ribbons, Doohickey Die, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Twine, Charm, Button
Image Colored with Copics: Skin: E13,11,02,00 Black: C,7,5,3,1 Green: G99,97,93,95 Yellows: Y21,23,32,35 I also used some Prisma Pencils.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by by little part of the world, would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much

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Debbie

Happy Birthday Card & Box

2011-04-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

I used this adorable image that I received from my dear friend Tammi and used it to create this 6X6 card and matching box for my Principal who's Birthday is today.

If you too would like to make this fantastic box for your larger cards I got my inspiration from the very talented Maddy at Mad Imaginations Ladies she is a real inspiration, her cards are gorgeous, you must check her out..

The Box:

The Card:

This this the following challenge(s)
Simon SaysAnything Goes
The ABC Challenge This weeks challenge is trouble... Well I'd be in a lot of trouble if I didn't make a hand made card for the Principal.. I'd literally be in the Principals office...lol
Copic Creations Favorite Paper for Copic Coloring for me is I Neenah

Image & Sentiment: Lili of the Valley & A Muse
Paper: K&Company 6x6 Pack Julianne, SU: Kraft
Extras: Wild Orchild Craft Flowers, SU Ribbon, Nesties, Rhinestones
Image colored with Copics: Cat: C00,01,03,B60, Kitten/Cake: E47,44,43,41,40
Green: G85,82 Blue: B95,93

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Debbie

Creative Inspirations DT Card

2011-04-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter everyone.

This week over at Creative Inspirations it's Digi Day. Our sponsor this week is Letraset & Stamping Boutique. I used this beautiful digital image called Tulip Fairy from Stamping Boutique. Our Design Team has been very busy creating beautiful cards for you to be inspired, so why not see what the other Design Team members have done for some inspiration and play along.

Image: Stampin Boutique Tulip Fairy
Paper: DCWV-Citrus Pack
Extras: Fiskar Border Punch, Stampin Up Ticket Corner Punch, Pearls, Stickles
Copics used: Skin: E02,00, Greens: Yellow: Y11,13, Blues: B00,B02

As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by my little part of the world. Would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much.

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Debbie

Another Cadbury Box with Matching Card

2011-04-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well, now that I gave everyone the measurements for the last one, I was able to make this one in no time flat. What took me a few hours on Tuesday since it was trial and error and more errors than trials...lol now ony took a matter of one, two, three to cut and score the basic shape for the box. I also learned to place the DP directly on the card stock, then score!!!! Much easier that way..

The Box

The inside of the card:

This one is for my son's girlfriend so one down and two more to go..I think my boys would be disappointed if I didn't make them something from the Easter Bunny..lol

I am entering this into the following challenge(s)
The ABC Challenge S is for Sparkle - My card has sparkle on it
Scrappy Frogs Challenge Easter

Image: hAnglar Easter Collection Sentiment: A Muse
Papers: All papers from SU- CS Pretty in Pink & Kraft
Extras: Swirl Rhinestones, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Ribbon, Button, Cuttlebug Corner Die
Image Colored with Copics

Hope you like it, as always, thanks for stopping by my little neck of the woods. Would love for you to leave a comment now that you stopped by.

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Debbie

Cadbury Creme Egg Box!!!

2011-04-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

I have been waiting patiently for these images to arrive, I ordered them hoping they would arrive in time for Easter... And they DID!!!! I immediately inked him up and made this adorable box for my little niece.

As soon as I saw the Cadbury box, I knew I wanted to make one of these boxes but I had to change the measurements since the Cadbury Box is 1 1/2" tall. My measurements are as follows: 12 long x 5 1/2 wide, I scored at 1/4" 4 1/2", 6" and 10 1/4". Hope this makes sense. The first score at 1/4" is the lip, and the last score at 10 1/4" is the part that will hold the Cadbury Creme Egg box, that part folds up, the 1/4" folds down. I did not know how to hold the ribbon, So I used these brads I've had for ages to secure the ribbon, I have one on the front, one on the spine and one on the side.

The inside of the Box:

The spine. Ok, a little off with the brad, but hey, that's what makes it handmade..

This fits the following challenge:
Cooking it Up With Katie It has some pink, it has flowers, and it is for a little lady
Cute Card ThursdayNo Text - Well hope it counts since it is on the inside not the outside
Paper Play Challenges Easter
4 Crafty Chicks Easter

Image: hAnglar sTanglar - Easter collection, Sentiment-Penny Black
Paper: DCWV-Linen Closet
Extras: Doohicky Die, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Brads, Ribbon,
Image Colored with Copics: Skin: E11,02,00,000 Blues: B95,91 and colorless blender, Pinks: R20,R22 and colorless blender Hair/Shoes: E55, YR20, E59

As always, thank for stopping by would love hearing from you
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Debbie

Birthday Wishes

2011-04-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is my first 6x6 card, the image to me called for a bigger card, so I followed the sketch over at The Sweet Stop and the theme over at,Just Magnolia/hAnglar sTanglar

Image: hAnglar sTanglar Messenger kit Sentiment: Amuse
Paper: K&Company-Jillian SU: So Saffron, Kraft, green
Extras: MS Border Punch & Butterfly Punch, Primsa Flowers & Wild Orchid Craft, Corner Punch, Button & Pearls

This fits the following challenge:
Just Magnolia hAnglar Stanglar This weeks theme Birthday
The Sweet Stop The sketch with a spin-Winged Things
Wild Orchid Crafts Wings

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Debbie

Tilda with Eggs

2011-04-18T04:25:00.000-07:00

I started this card last week, when I saw this beautiful sketch by Kathy over at Just Magnolia/hAnglar sTanglar. Unfortunatly, I wasn't able to finish it until Saturday Morning. Between work, and other commitments, I was too popped to pop as they say. So I missed lasts weeks challenge, but not to worry, I started this weeks, just hope I get to finish it before the deadline...lol

The inside of the card:

Sentiment from Penny Black:

This fits the following challenges:
Penny Black Easter - I used a large sentiment
Magnolia Stamp Lovers Easter
ABC Challenge Sugar & Spice
Simon Says Card for a Child
Fab n Funky Spots - The paper has spots
Cupcake Challenge Lots of Layers
7 Kids College Fund Easter

Image: Tilda with Eggs, Sentiment from Amuse, Inside sentiment Penny Black
Paper: DCWV-Linen Pack, SU Chocolate chip, Bashful Blue
Extras: Wild Orchid Crafts FLowers, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Nestibilities
Copics: I went for the Scandanavian look so I used the following colors: Blues:B95,
B91,the Colorless Blender with B91, W1,W3 Browns: E55, YR20, E55

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Debbie

Tilda all in Pink

2011-04-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is a commissioned card done for one of my yoga buddies. She asked me to make a card for her five year old grand daughter using pinks. So I used papers from Stampin Up and the Mermaid Tilda from last years Summer collection. I have to say, this is one set that I use over and over again. I still have to make another Mermaid card for my sons girlfriends niece. So hope you don't get tired of this image since you will proably see it again. I promise I'll do something different. This time, I used an older sketch from Friday Sketchers. Told you I love those sketches and use them over and over again. I also took out my Cricut and used the Animal Kingdom cartridge cutting the fish bowl at 4" and followed this theme both inside and out.

For the inside of the card. I used a leftover sticker from Jolee's

I used a shell from the Recollections Collection, I knew I wanted to use this as a focal point for my flowers

This fits the following challenge:
A Sppon Full of Sugar All Creatures Great & Small - Well I hope my Fish Charm & Sea Horse Count

Image: Mermaid Tilda
Paper: All paper from Stampin Up
Extras: Doohicky Swirl Die, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Ribbon, Fish Charm, Shell from the Recollection Collection
Image Colored with Copics: E11,02,00,000, R20,Mermaid Tail: R85,83,81, Hari Y21,23
E97.99 I also used some of my pencils to darken around the edges.

As always, thanks for looking and now that you stopped by would love for you to leave a comment

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Debbie

Creative Inspirations #57- Easter Bunny

2011-04-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

This week it Cheryl's turn to host the Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog. She decided to make this weeks theme an Easter Project/Card. So come on down and check out all the other DT members lovely creations and get some inspiration from the rest of the team and play along. Would love to see your creations.

This was one of the first Easter Bunny Stamps that I purchased. I love Penny Black images, espeacially the Easter ones. They are soooooooooo cute. At least in my opinion.

Side View:
Inside of card:
Now, I can in no way, take credit for the fimo idea of having a clay creation to match my card. I got this idea from Gloria whose work can be found
here. Ladies please, please check out her blog her work is GORGEOUS!!!!. I have a while to go before I can catch up to her talent. But I didn't think this was bad for my first attempt.

My first Fimo creation

This also fits the following challenges:
Simon Says Easter Spring Colors
ABC Challenge R stand for Ribbon
7 Kids College Fund Spots
Everybody Art Challenge Easter
Secret Crafter Saturday Feathered Friends
Stampin for the Weekend Easter

Image: Penny Black: A Basketful
Paper: Stuff from stash
Extras: Ribbon, Cuttlebug Corner Die & Leaf Die, Charm, WOC Flowers
Image colored with copics: I did write the colors down, but when I cleaned up I must have tossed the paper... Sorry
Box made using by Cricut cartridge used Tags,Bags Boxes & More

As always, Thanks for looking would love hearing from you, your comments mean so much

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Debbie

Sketch Saturday for Just Magnolia-hAngler sTangler

2011-04-05T03:10:00.001-07:00

This is my take on this weeks challenge over at Just Magnolia/hAngler stAngler,following the sketch at Sketch Saturday which was designed by the very talented Simmone.

Image: hAngler stAngler, Sentiment- LOTV
Papers: SU: Kraft
Extras: Doohicky Die, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, flower brads, Sizzix Leaf Die, SU Punch, Button from Reflections
Image colored with Copics: E11,02,00,000,17,15,13,55,53,51

As always, thanks for looking would love hearing from you your comments really mean so much

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Debbie

Kenny K's Trouble Maker-Pretty in Pink

2011-04-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

I am so excited that I was picked to be this weeks Guest Designer at Kenny K's. What an honor, especially when you see all the talented ladies on the team. So once again ladies thank you so much for allowing me to participate with such an awesome team.

This week the theme is Pretty in Pink so I decided to use my Doodlebug Design papers called Cupcake Boutique which were perfect for the challenge. I first printed the image on computer paper, then taped the design paper onto the image, placed it back into the printer and reprinted it so that I was able to paper piece her clothes.

Image: Kenny K's: Trouble Maker
Papers: Doodlebug Designs-Cupcake Boutique, SU-Pretty in Pink & Melon Mango
Extras: Corner Punch, MS Border Punch, Doohickey Swirl Die, SU Leaf Die, SU Embossed Heart Die, Pearls, Rhinestones, Nestibilities, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers
Image Colored with Copics: Face: E11,02,00,000, Blues: B21,23,000, Browns: E50,53,55

This will fit the following Challenges:

Cooking it up with Kate Sparkle Shimmer & Shine
Bunny Zoe's Birthday
Stamp Something Digi Day
Cute & Girly Cute and Girly
Charisma CardzSparkle and Bling
Paper Sundaes Spring Blossoms

As always, thanks for stopping by, hope you like it.

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Debbie

Easter's on It's Way - Friday Sketchers #147

2011-03-29T02:51:00.001-07:00

I so look forward to Fridays, not only because it is the end of the work week, but I love the sketches from the Friday Sketchers team. I find I use them over and over again. So here is my take on this weeks challenge:

Now ladies, I decided to try something new which I can not take credit for. I decided to incorporate the idea of creating a clay figure to match my card for family and friends. I got this idea from the very talented Gloria Dawson who inspired me the second I saw her GORGEOUS creations. Her work can be found here
Now after you see her work, remember, she's a pro at this and this is on of my firsts attempt so of course I see tons of flaws in the picture, so just give me about a hundred years and I'll catch up.

This is my second fimo creation, which is a little better than my first, My first was done for a DT challenge and will be posted in a few weeks

A close Up:

This fits the following challenges:
Friday Sketchers The Sketch
Stamp Something Spring
Totally Paper CraftsCute & Cuddly
Penny Black Saturday ChallengeRecycling-(the ribbon)
A Spoonful of Sugar Easter
Creative Card Crew
No Stamps-think my bunny qualifies

Image: Penny Black, Sentiment Stampin Up
Paper: DP-from stash Bazil CS & Stampin Up
Extras: Ribbon, SU-Tag Punch, Cuttlebug corner die, Wild Orchid Crafts, Sizzix leaf die,Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Image Colored with Copics

As always thanks for looking
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Debbie

AnEnglish Rose for Mother's Day

2011-03-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

Over on the other side of the pond Mother's Days comes a little earlier than it does here in the states. This weeks theme by our very talented Laney at Creative Inspirations is to create a Mother's Day card/project. The DT have been very busy, they have made some gorgeous creations. Would love for you to check them out, they would love hearing from you. So why not get a little inspiration from the team, play along and create a card/project for Mother's Day whether it's for now or the 2nd week of May.

I used this image from Stamp Happens, and papers from Basic Grey.

This also fits the following challenge:
Simon SaysMother's Day/Girlie

Image: Stamp Happens-English Rose
Paper: Bazil CS-Candlelite,Green DP-Basic Grey,
Extra: Rhinestones, Ribbon from stash, Nestibilities
Image colored with copics

As always thanks for stopping by my blog,
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Debbie

Just Magnolia/Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge

2011-03-19T05:22:00.000-07:00

I have entered two challenges on this one post, so please scroll down to see my entry in the Secret Sister Saturday Challenge which is anything but a card.

As many people know, my favorite color is blue, but with so many color combo's who really can have a favorite. Lately, I am trying to work outside the box and use warmer colors. I am loving the green's and rust together especially for a masculine card. So I am entering this in the Just Magnolia/Hangler Stangler Challenge this week.

This is my first Hangler Card.. I don't have any stamps and won these images from my dear friend Tammi. She has an awesome blog, and does wonders with her copics. She truly is an inspiration to me.

My girlfriends and I get together and "scrap" together every once in a while. I did this card while we were together. Since they knew I was doing this for my friend John's Birthday, I didn't add any flowers, but they knew I wanted to. Again, I wanted to give it a more masculine feel. So my, girlfriends and I kept joking that when they left I was going to add flowers, but they teased back saying that the next time they saw him they were going to ask him if there were flowers on his card...lol... So I was a good girl and left it alone, using buttons for my accents.

This fits the following challenges:
Totally Paper Crafts Add buttons
Just Magnolia/Hangler-Stangler Favorite Color Combo

Image: Hangler
Paper: Basil CS: Burning Ember, DP: Cosmo Cricket Happy Camper/Want S'more?
Extras: Doohicky Swirl Die, Buttons, Twine, Corner Punch
Image colored with Copics

I found this in the clearance section of a local craft store. It was a black memory book that begged to be altered. After seeting all of Stacey's aka Twins Happy lovely altered books which she did quite a while ago, I knew I had to give it a try. I would have loved to pick up a few more, but unfortunatley they only had 2. I am still trying to purge my papers and not purchase more (lets see how long that lasts, have to go to Michaels later...lol), So I used a 4 x 6 paper pack from DCWV where some of the papers are flocked.

This is for the: Secret crafter Saturday Challenge Anything but a card

As always, thanks so much for visiting my blog. Your comments mean so much so I would love to hear from you

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Debbie

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-16T02:45:00.001-07:00

Another St. Patrick's Day Card...two down and two to go (hope I can get to them). I used my Tilda for this one and would never have thought of combining navy blue with the green. Since the paper already had those colors in it, I had no choice but to combine those colors and couldn't believe how pretty the two colors compliment each other. So I am sure I will combine those colors again.

The inside of the card:

I really am trying to use things that I haven't touched in ages. I really am determined to deminish my huge stash, so I used some eyelets that haven't seen the light of day in ages, after all, they were the perfect green for my project.

This fits the following challenge(s):
Fab n Funky All Things Green or Happy St. Patrick's Day
Magnolia Stamp LoversDies, Dies Everywhere
Secret Crafters Satruday Challenge Flowers
Wild Orchid Crafts Dies, Punches
Creative Card Crew Show Us Some Green

Image: Tilda, Sentiment
Paper: Deja Views-Lucky Day, Night of Navy, Bazil CS-Emereld Green
Extras: Nellie Snellen Flower Punch, Circle Punch, Doohicky Swirl Die, Rhinestones, MS Border Punch, Charm (from Michaels) Nestibilities, Twine, & on the inside the 2 sharmrock are from Recollections
Copics: Face:E13,11,02,00,000 Dress/Hat: G99,94,85 Clovers: G24,21 Hair/Bow/Shoes:
E35,y21,YR21

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Debbie

Can We Keep Him....Pleeeease

2011-03-13T07:34:00.000-07:00

As soon as I saw this adorable image from Mo's Digital Pencil I had to have him. I think he is so cute. This one is called Tolerance and was done for this weeks challenge at Creative Inspiration Our lovely Emma has chosen an easel card for this weeks theme. Please check out the rest of our DT's creations, and enter the challenge and see if you can be our lucky winner. Our sponsers this weeks are Simon Says and Bunny Zoe's.

I did a more masculine feel to the card thinking it would be perfect for a little boy, so I didn't add any fancy embellishments. I am so tempted to put some flowers on it, but I keep telling myself no...lol

a close up:

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil-Tolerance
Paper: All paper from TPC Studio-Homeroom
Extras: Button, Twine, SU Photo Corner Punch & Border Punch, Nestibilities,ribbon
Copies: E00,000,02,15,1,19,30,31,35, W1,3,5, B60,91,93,95,97

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Debbie

Top of the Morning

2011-03-10T13:01:00.000-08:00

I have a few Irish friends and will always make them a card for St. Partrick's Day. This year is no exception. My friend who lives on the 11th floor (I'm on the 10th) came down on Saturday rang my door bell and handed me a hot out of the oven fresh loaf of Irish Soda Bread. Talk about mouth watering. My son must have smelled it in the other room came out and immediately ripped off a piece, smothered it with butter and chowed it down.

I am working on another card so I'm not sure if I will give her this one, or the other one as a thank you for that delishious loaf of bread.

This fits the following challenge CD Sunday Challenge Blog Luck of the Irish
Image: Edwin
Paper: Bazil, DP from stash
Extras: SU Square Punches, Nestibilities, Charm, Reflections Stickers, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Doohickey Swirl Die, Sizzix leaf die, Rhinestones
Copies: Face: E13,11,02,00,000,#93 Hat/shoes: C9,7,5,3,1 Clothing: G99,94,85, Orange: YR16,18

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Debbie

Oh Baby Bundle of Joy

2011-03-05T04:46:00.000-08:00

This adorable digi image is from Mo's Digital Pencils This week it is Pat Franks turn to host the challenge and she choose babies. With so many pregnant teachers at work, one can never have enough baby cards. We average at least 5 every year and this year is no exception. I also followed the sketch over at Friday Sketchers, where the new DT member Rach has given us a fabulous sketch to play with. So of course I had to play along.

I also did the lips and cheeks a little different this time, I used E93 Tea Rose for the lips then the cheeks going over the cheeks again with E00, I think it gave it a softer touch than the usual R20

I found the word Baby at believe it or not Targets. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to use it on an easel card. I held it in my hand and didn't want to put it down and dug and dug hoping to find another one, but alas, it was the last one that said Baby. I think I'll hit another Target, would love to find this in pink or blue, heck I'll even take another yellow even though it's not my favorite color to work with.

This also fits the following challenges:
Mo's Digital Pencil Oh Baby
Cooking it Up with KateSpring, Yellow, Flowers
Simon Says No Cook Recipe 1 image, 2 PP's plus plain, 3 embellishments
Friday Sketchers Sketch
Cute Card Thursday Signs of Spring
Stamp Something Digi Day

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil Sentiment from $1 bin at Michaels
Paper: Stampin Up
Extras: Baby Sticker, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, MS Border Punch, Doiley, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Ribbons from SU,
Image Colored with Copics: Face: E02,E00,E000,E93 Babies Outfit: B21, Y23,Y21,E30,E42
Hair:

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Debbie