#97 at Mo's Back to School Gift Set

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

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

Summer Vacation #92 - Road Trip

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

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

Creative Inspirations #57- Easter Bunny

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

Hugs
Debbie

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

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
Hugs
Debbie