tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74941780666414832792024-03-05T05:12:27.503-06:00i.ink.i.canyou... me... stamping... FUN!Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-68802945767754215522013-05-03T06:00:00.000-05:002013-05-03T12:07:49.520-05:00Something new... CAS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome my friends. I've tried something I almost never do... Clean and Simple (CAS). I really am most impressed with the creators who can make a card with little 'extras' and make it look so FABulous!! I've never had that ability, but I think I'm going to try it a bit more. I had a lot of fun doing this one. And I even bough a couple of stamp sets from <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/" target="_blank">CAS-ual Fridays Stamps</a>. I apologize for the photo, but I didn't quite get the background behind the card right. I'll try it again, and if I succeed, I'll replace this one.<br />
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Ta-da!! I did kinda like how this turned out which gives me some incentive to try the CAS style again. And if you're anything like me always thinkin' "I just can't do that", perhaps it'll give you some inspiration too. I hope so. But I don't like the totally dark background... do you?? However... I'm never going to give up my copics and coloring. I <i>love</i> to color!! : )<br />
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<a href="http://fabfridaystampinchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fab Friday</a> - SKETCH<br />
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<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin'</a> - anything but birthday<br />
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<a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar Challenge</a> - sunshine and showers<br />
<a href="http://mymumscraftshop.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">My Mum's Craft Shop</a> - spots or stripes</div>
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<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Our Creative Corner</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Celebrate the Occasion</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Sentiments</a> - the letter B ... black, buttons, blue(ish)</div>
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<a href="http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Die Cuttin' Divas</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">LEJ Designs</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Party Time Tuesdays</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/" target="_blank">Through the Craftroom Door</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oldie but a Goodie</a> - April showers</div>
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<a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inky Impressions</a> - spots and/or stripes</div>
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<a href="http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">7 Kids College Fund</a> - April showers bring May flowers</div>
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<a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a> - free for all</div>
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<a href="http://twistedtuesdaychallenges.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Twisted Tuesday</a> - free for all</div>
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<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sourthern Girls</a> - you can say that again -- use a sentiment</div>
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<a href="http://stampedblessings.com/" target="_blank">Amusing Challenge</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Addicted to Stamps</a> - beautiful button</div>
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<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/" target="_blank">Fashionable Stamping Challenge</a> - sentimental</div>
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<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pile it On</a> - April showers bring May flowers</div>
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<a href="http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cheerful Stamp Pad</a> - April showers bring May flowers</div>
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<a href="http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Boots Challenge</a> - use a stamped character</div>
<a href="http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ooh La La Creations</a> - vintage/nostalgic<br />
<a href="http://annabellestamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Annabelle Stamps</a> - anything goes<br />
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Thanks for dropping by. Come back soon, 'K?? Until then... CAS away!<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-59403953326206663032013-04-28T08:00:00.000-05:002013-04-28T09:37:02.342-05:00Such a sweet angel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy Sunday dear visitors. Look at me... two posts in the last three days!!! How's that for improvement. Actually, this is because I made several cards this past month or so and now just need to post them as I can. I kinda like that. : )<br />
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Isn't this a beautiful image? When I first saw her I just had to have her. She's called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106798980/digital-stamp-image-angel-charity?ref=v1_other_2">Charity Angel</a> and can be found at Michelle Perkett's Etsy shop.. Like soooo many times, I purchased her quite some time ago, but am just now getting around to working her up. And I'm glad I finally got to it. Great fun! I might suggest you go take a look at Michelle's shop. She has lots of wonderful angels, fairies, mermaids and on and on. I hope you love her work as much as I do.<br />
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This is one of those dresses that just <i>had</i> to be glittered up. Then just some beautiful lace and a few pearls. I didn't want to use too many colors or embellishments. I wanted this image to shine. And... I think she does.<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Bloggers Network</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">LEJ Designs</a> - mystical, magical or mysterious<br />
<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/" target="_blank">Through the Craft Room Door</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Ladybugs Crafts Ink</a> - color combo ... red and white<br />
<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/">Oldie but a Goodie</a> - make it girly<br />
<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Divas by Design</a> - inspired by a movie ... Date with an Angel<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamps</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a> - free for all<br />
<a href="http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com.es/" target="_blank">Milk Coffee</a> - lace and pearls<br />
<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stampin' for the Weekend</a> - die cuts and/or punches<br />
<a href="http://bizzybecsstore.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/bizzy-becs-april-challenge.html" target="_blank">Bizzy Bec's </a>- tic-tac-toe ... punch or die cut -- bling -- lace or ribbon<br />
<a href="http://www.onecrazystampercom.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">One Crazy Stamper</a> - black, white and 1 more<br />
<a href="http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/2013/04/spark-your-creativity-now-challenge-8.html" target="_blank">Spark Your Creativity Now</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.abc-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ABC Challenge</a> - L for lovely lace<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dream Valley Challenges</a> - things with wings<br />
<a href="http://stampedblessings.com/" target="_blank">Amusing Challenges</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - anything goes<br />
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That's it for today kids. Enjoy your Sunday and I'll see you soon (I hope).<br />
Denise<br />
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Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-48487640463921904412013-04-26T12:38:00.000-05:002013-04-26T14:04:41.075-05:00A fun Uptown Girl... Lucille<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello stamping friends. I hope your Friday has started out wonderfully. I'm off work for a couple of days, so mine day is going great!!<br />
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A while back I made a card for my granddaughter so she'd know I was thinking of her and loving her. The perfect image to convey those sentiments was from <a href="http://www.stampingbella.com/index.php" target="_blank">Stamping Bella</a> and is called <a href="http://www.stampingbella.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=lucille" target="_blank">Lucille sending her love</a>. She's one of the fab Uptown Girls from Stamping Bella. They are really, <i>really</i> fun to color up. Here's my attempt...<br />
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She really loved it. Not surprising as she's my biggest fan. It's very sweet! I hope you enjoy it too. As usual, my pinks aren't as pretty as in 'real life'. I've been told it's probably my lighting. I do hope to take care of that some time soon.</div>
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<a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Gorguss</a> - embossing</div>
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<a href="http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Emerald Fairies Challenge</a> - recipe ... 1 image, 2 DPs, 3 embellishments</div>
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<a href="http://mymumscraftshop.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/easter-or-easter-colours.html" target="_blank">My Mum's Craft Shop</a> - easter or easter colors</div>
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<a href="http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/2013/04/spark-your-creativity-now-challenge-8.html" target="_blank">Spark Your Creativity Now!</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sparkles Monthly Challenge</a> - hearts</div>
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<a href="http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Inspirations</a> - photo of a cupcakes bouquet in pink, blue, yellow (I didn't use)</div>
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<a href="http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kenny's Krafty Krew</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-monthly-challenge-and-design-team.html" target="_blank">Great Impressions</a> - pastel colors and/or polka dots</div>
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<a href="http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Card Maniac</a> - photo of party table using pastel colors</div>
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<a href="http://craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Crafty Bloggers Network</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Die Cut Divas</a> - flowers</div>
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<a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Everybody-Art-Challenge</a> - 2 colors</div>
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<a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Party Time Tuesdays</a> - bingo... glitter : flower : die cuts</div>
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<a href="http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Stamps</a> - use 3 of any item (I hope mine qualifies)</div>
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<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/" target="_blank">Through the Craft Room Door</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oldie but a Goodie</a> - make it girly ... nearly everything on this card is more than 6 months old. : )</div>
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<a href="http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/04/its-time-to-button-up.html" target="_blank">Clear it out Challenge</a> - button it up ... theme: anything goes ... stash: two or more buttons</div>
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<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Creations</a> - pink + one other color</div>
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<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Divas by Design</a> - inspired by a movie ... PS I Love You ... or ... Love Story</div>
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<a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fab 'n Funky</a> - love is a many splendored thing</div>
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<a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inky Impressions</a> - photo... pink/red rose wallpaper, aqua furniture</div>
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<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamps</a> - anything goes</div>
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<a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a> - free for all</div>
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<a href="http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Art Impressions Stamps</a> - layer it up</div>
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<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - use a sentiment</div>
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<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Southern Girls Challenge</a> - button up or show some flair </div>
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<a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wags 'n Whiskers</a> - may flowers</div>
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<a href="http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/">QKR Stampede</a> - favorite things ... buttons, flowers, hearts, pink, etc...</div>
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<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/">Stampin' for the Weekend</a> - die cuts and/or punches</div>
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<a href="http://www.stampingwithdragon.blogspot.com/">Stamping with the Dragon</a> - spring has sprung</div>
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Have a wonderful weekend and hope to see you back soon!</div>
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Hugs,</div>
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Denise</div>
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Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-59725354745755879272013-04-09T22:38:00.001-05:002013-04-09T22:38:41.688-05:00Finally... I found my smile<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
... and it's good to be back stamping and coloring and blogging! I'm so very sorry to have been absent so long. More on that later. Right now I'm going to share a new card with you. It will take me a bit to get my skills back up to snuff, but here's my starting attempt.<br />
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This is a sweetie of an image from <a href="http://stampingbella.com/" target="_blank">Stamping Bella</a> named <a href="http://www.stampingbella.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=ramona+wagon&osCsid=585738ae60e00ddda4f9a63a35b1be25&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">Ramona and her Wagon</a>. There are several Ramona stamps and they are <i>all</i> a-DOR-able! What a fun way to get back into creating cards, right? I colored her up, added white flowers w/ gold buttons (like daisies?), butterflies, gems, the sun, some glitter and some fluff stuff. Voila. I even get to enter a recycle challenge or two as the sun is from the packaging of something I bought the week before. This was the inside of that packaging. {smile}<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - happy birthday<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Papertake Weekly</a> - bingo -- glitter...die cuts...blooms<br />
<a href="http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">C.R.A.F.T Challenge</a> - recycle -- the sun<br />
<a href="http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Happy Campers</a> - flower power<br />
<a href="http://stampingbella.com/blog/" target="_blank">Bellarific Friday</a> - splendid spring<br />
<a href="http://www.craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brown Sugar Challenge</a> - spring<br />
<a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wags 'n Whiskers</a> - April showers/spring<br />
<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Sisters Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stop Craft Challenge</a> - birthdays<br />
<a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar Challenge</a> - sunshine and showers<br />
<a href="http://crafty-emblies.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty-Emblies</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Spark Your Creativity Now</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">613 Avenue Create</a> - anything goes spring fever<br />
<a href="http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Inspirations</a> - polka dots<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dream Valley</a> - happy birthday<br />
<a href="http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Squirrel and the Fox</a> - inspired by a song or movie -- "Don't Eat the Daisies" ... both movie and song<br />
<a href="http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Great Impressions</a> - pastel colors and/or polka dots<br />
<a href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamp with Fun</a> - birthdays<br />
<a href="http://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">stamps & fun = CREATIVITY</a> - girl<br />
<a href="http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Card Mania</a> - punches and/or die cuts<br />
<a href="http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lexi's Creations</a> - use your punches and/or dies<br />
<a href="http://craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Crafty Bloggers Network</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://paperminutes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paperminutes</a> - chevron<br />
<a href="http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sassy Cheryl's</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/" target="_blank">Through the Craft Room Door</a> - anything goes<br />
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Just to let you all know, my absence was due to my mom passing away last fall. I was just not ready for that and it just broke my heart. It's taken this long for me to find my feet and find the desire to do things I enjoy again. I still miss her terribly, but most days are much, <i>much </i>better! I just wanted to give my mom props!! She was one of a kind and my life has changed a great deal since she's been gone. Bless you Mom. You're the <i>best</i>!!<br />
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Thanks for popping by. I hope to have more of a presence here. I really miss you all. Take care dear friends.<br />
Denise<br />
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Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-13860616251098170522012-09-13T00:06:00.001-05:002012-09-17T07:29:19.996-05:00Saturated Canary Challenge... all about the B's<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Good morning stamping friends. Once again I say... YAY, it's Thursday and YAY, it's time for another <a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary Challenge</a>. But, I'm sad today too. This is my very last GDT challenge for Saturated Canary. Yep... pretty sad (wiping random tear from my cheek). OK... I <i>not</i> crying, but I <b><i>am</i></b> very sad. Now, let's get to it, shall we? The challenge this time is B's... use at least two items that start with 'B'.<br />
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This image is <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/rollerskating-zombie" target="_blank">Rollerskating Zombie</a>. Isn't she.. ummm... "cute"?? Actually, she is a pretty awesome little zombie, IMHO. She sure was a ton of fun to work into a halloween card. It's been so long since I've made a card for halloween that I enjoyed it immensely!! Oh... my B's are... Boo, Bat, Buttons, Brad (glazed skull), Black and Bling. Not bad, 'eh? : ) I hope, hope, hope you'll all be able to join in on this challenge.<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://www.lisasomerville.com/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a> - bring on fall<br />
<a href="http://www.cutitupchallenges.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Cut it Up</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/" target="_blank">Pals Paper Arts</a> - elegant eggplant, lucky limeade, pumpkin pie<br />
<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Sisters Challenge</a> - fall<br />
<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allsorts</a> - layers<br />
<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stop Craft Challenge</a> - no floral embellishments<br />
<a href="http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Keep on Creating</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Spark Your Creativity</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://uniquecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unique Crafters</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kenny K's Krafty Krew</a> - autumn hues<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - for under 18<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Eureka Stamps</a> - fall fun<br />
<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pile it On</a> - patterned paper<br />
<a href="http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/" target="_blank">Tammy's Scrapin' Corner</a> - fall inspiration<br />
<a href="http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Boots Challenge</a> - one -- think the number one... 1 image, 1 glazed brown, 1 bat<br />
<a href="http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lollipop Crafts</a> - fall frolic<br />
<a href="http://craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Bloggers Network</a> - purple<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesday Throwdown</a> - you're a gem<br />
<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Divas by Design</a> - for a child<br />
<a href="http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Mum's Craft Shop</a> - buttons<br />
<a href="http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Belli Challenge</a> - fall/autumn<br />
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I do want to take a moment and thank Kritsa Smith and the most wonderful Saturated Canary Design Team. You are ALL the bestest and I'll be missing each and every one of you!! Thanks for the great ride Krista. As I've told you often, you ARE awesome!!!<br />
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I think that'll wrap it up today. It's getting late (for me) so it's time to sign off and get some sleep. Take care my sweeties... until next time.<br />
Hugs,<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-18763982945417631682012-09-11T18:44:00.000-05:002012-09-11T20:56:39.616-05:00Breast Cancer Awareness with lots of pink!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Good morning dear friends. Hope your week is going well so far. I'm having one of those kinda good/kinda sucky weeks, so I just sigh and say 'oh well...'. It always helps to be able to color up one of Krista Smith's little beauties! I just loved this little gal and wanted to work her up and send to a friends who's on the winning side of her fight. For all those ladies currently in the midst of their fight, God bless you. I'm wishing you all the best. Soooooo... here's my Boobie Love...<br />
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This adorable image was a freebie I'd downloaded some time earlier this year. What a great freebie, eh? She really was great fun to color up and went fast too. She sure looks like a sassy little thing, doesn't she.<br />
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Ya think I got a tad carried away with the pink?? Yeah... I know {nodding head}. But, if you can't go crazy with pink on a Breast Cancer Awareness card/image, where <i>can</i> you?? haha!<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge</a> - da SKETCH (last week's)<br />
<a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie and Amy's Challenge</a> - anything goes (their 1st challenge)<br />
<a href="http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Forever Friends Challenge</a> - ribbon<br />
<a href="http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Terrifically Thrilling Thursday</a> - show us what you got (anything goes)<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATCs and Card with Attitude</a> - anything goes/buttons & bows<br />
<a href="http://www.cutitupchallenges.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Cut It Up</a> - anything goes (their 1st challenge)<br />
<a href="http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fairy Tale Challenge</a> - anything metal<br />
<a href="http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude</a> - anything goes/buttons & bows<br />
<a href="http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Poodles Parlour</a> - here comes the girls<br />
<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allsorts</a> - layers<br />
<a href="http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pattie's Creations Design Challenge</a> - embossing (the pennants)<br />
<a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Gorjuss</a> - pink and green<br />
<a href="http://heckofachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Heck of a Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Keep on Creating</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/2012/09/spark-your-creativity-now-challenge-1.html" target="_blank">Spark Your Creativity Now</a> - anything goes (their 1st challenge)<br />
<a href="http://uniquecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unique Crafters Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://ablognamedhero.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">A Blog Named Hero</a> - who's the (em)boss?<br />
<a href="http://comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Come and Get it Challenge</a> - bingo ... die cuts, buttons, ribbon... pearls, free, ribbon... twine, free, buttons<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Squirrel and the Fox</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">No Matter Which Challenge</a> - die cuts and/or punches<br />
<a href="http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Create</a> - show us your ribbon or twine<br />
<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pile it On</a> - patterned paper<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp and Show</a> - hero (this little gal <i>is</i> a hero)<br />
<a href="http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Stampalicious</a> - ribbon challenge<br />
<a href="http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Boots Challenge</a> - one (1 image, 1 button, 1 bow, 1 brad (the Love word)<br />
<a href="http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Going Grey with Scrap-Creations</a> - pick 3 (ribbon, pearls, die cut/punches<br />
<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/" target="_blank">Through the Craft Room Door</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Try it on Tuesday</a> - anything goes<br />
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Now <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">remember</span></b></i></span>... there's still time to enter our current Saturated Canary Challenge. For every entry, Saturated Canary will donate $1 to <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Susan G. Kolman for the Cure</span></b></span>. I'll be back Thursday for our next, my last : ( , Saturated Canary Challenge. As always, thanks for visiting today dearies. You're always such a welcome surprise!! Come back often, 'K? <br />
Hugs<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-18025358167249072172012-09-03T14:31:00.001-05:002012-10-09T21:27:10.910-05:00Saturated Canary Smash Book Memories<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello my friends! I'm so glad you stopped by today. I'm off today so I'm feelin' fine and doin' a bit of crafting!! Love, love, LOVE a holiday Monday!!! Today I've worked up another fantabulous <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/collections/all" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a> image called <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/smashy-bob" target="_blank">Smashy Bob</a>. There's another image much like this one called <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/smashy-curls" target="_blank">Smashy Curls</a> so you can see that the Bob part is hair-related. Cute, eh?<br />
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I'd originally gotten this image to use with my Teddy Bo images. But I thought it just went perfectly with a smash book image. <br />
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I am going to repeat the plea (probably several times until the current SC challenge is over) I made in my last post regarding a wonderful charitable cause in which Krista is participating. Here it is copied and pasted...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: red;"><b>PLEASE</b></i></span>, visit the <a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary Challenge</a> blog as Krista is generously contributing $1 for every entry into this challenge (up to 500) for a <i>fabulous</i> cause. So check it out, have some fun participating and get all your friends and family to join in too, 'K?<br />
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<a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a> - dotty<br />
<a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter</a> - layers on layers<br />
<a href="http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Perfect Sentiment</a> - anything goes with a sentiment<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">7 Kids College Fund</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/" target="_blank">Designers Choice Challenge</a> - flowers<br />
<a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dutch Dare Card Challenge</a> - floral fantasy<br />
<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Southern Girls Challenge</a> - all about the flora<br />
<a href="http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polka Doodles</a> - flowers<br />
<a href="http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATCs and Cards with Attitude</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sweet Stop</a> - da SKETCH<br />
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<a href="http://heckofachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Heck of a Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://stampedblessings.com/" target="_blank">Amusing Challenges</a> - markers<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - use a digi<br />
<a href="http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Addicted to Stamps</a> - lots of bling<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dream Valley Challenge</a> - something old, something new (old = buttoms, new = image)<br />
<a href="http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Joanna Sheen Challenge</a> - going dotty<br />
<a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Pretties Monday Challenge</a> - create a square card<br />
<a href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamp with Fun</a> - button<br />
<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crazy Challenge</a> - seeing spots<br />
<a href="http://pinandtack.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Spark Your Creativity Now</a> - anything goes -- their1st challenge!<br />
<a href="http://uniquecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Unique Crafters Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie and Any Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
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As for me, I think I'm going to blow this whole day on coloring and having fun. If you see my messy house, you could see why I should do everything BUT that, but after all... it's a holiday!! Come back again as soon as you can, 'K?<br />
Hugs,<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-38440947137059952032012-08-30T11:00:00.000-05:002012-09-05T20:08:38.139-05:00It's Saturated Canary Challenge time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello all. It's time for another <a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary Challenge</a>. That's always a fun day in my books. For this challenge our theme is Going Dotty. Let's see them dots folks. For my GDT card, I've used <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/washi-tape-kinda-girl" target="_blank">Washi Tape Kinda Girl</a> at the Saturated Canary On-line Shop. Like so many of us, she is soooooo in love with her washi tape!! Too cute, right??<br />
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She was so fun to work up and went fast too! For me, that's saying a LOT as I'm not exactly a speed demon when it comes to coloring. LOL! Oh, and BTW... she comes with her own sentiments too... three of 'em!! Can't beat that with a stick now, can ya? I do hope you'll be able to join us for this challenge. The worst that could happen is you might have some fun!!! {smile}<br />
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And... <span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: red;"><b>PLEASE</b></i></span>, visit the <a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary Challenge</a> blog as Krista is generously contributing $1 for every entry into this challenge (up to 500) for a <i>fabulous</i> cause. So check it out, have some fun participating and get all your friends and family to join in too, 'K?<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://www.annabellestamps.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/say-it-withspots-dots-and-anything-round.html" target="_blank">Say It With...</a> - spots, dots and anything round<br />
<a href="http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dilly Beans Friday Challenge</a> - hearts<br />
<a href="http://comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Come and Get It Challenge</a> - show them your flowers<br />
<a href="http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kenny K's Krafty Krew</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - use a digi<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Corrosive Challenge</a> - cute as a button<br />
<a href="http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Craft Challenges</a> - flowers<br />
<a href="http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Eureka Stamps</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pile it on</a> - I spy something with a 'P'... pink, polka dots... I guess that's it, just 2!<br />
<a href="http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Stampalicious</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crazy Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftake-time-for-you.blogspot.com%2F" target="_blank">Take Time for You</a> - all allowed/anything goes<br />
<a href="http://craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Crafty Bloggers Network</a> - pink and black ... hope I'm legit.<br />
<a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Everybody-Art-Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://jacksonsdigitalexpressions.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Jackson's Digital Expressions</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Party Time Tuesdays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/" target="_blank">Through the Craftroom Door</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a> - bingo ... pink, flowers, polka dota<br />
<a href="http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Perfect Sentiment</a> - anything goes with a sentiment<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">7 Kids College Fund</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/" target="_blank">Designers Choice Challenge</a> - flowers<br />
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I guess that's it for today my friends. Thanks for stoppin' in and I hope you'll hurry back soon. Have a great day!!<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-51966601355783294272012-08-20T08:00:00.000-05:002012-09-04T16:19:41.878-05:00Home... where the story begins...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared top 3 honors at <a href="http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Do You Stack Up</a><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared top 3 honors at <a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inky Impressions Challenges</a> <br />
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Good morning friends! Welcome to my little blog today. I just have a quick post to share another of Krista's wonderful images from <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/collections/all" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a>. This little lady is called <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/no-bites" target="_blank">no bites</a>. I know... you're saying 'odd name for such a sweetie!', but she has an alter ego named <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/my-bite-is-worse-than-his-bark" target="_blank">my bite is worse than his bark</a> and she's a bit of a vampire. Ahhhh... now it makes sense, right?? Anyhoo... on to Miss "No Bites".<br />
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I think I say this with <i>every</i> Saturated Canary image I share, but isn't she simply sa-wheet!?! Krista can just work magic with that drawing pencil of hers. And lucky for all of us that she can. IMHO. I do feel bad for her little dog friend. I have colored him up pretty poorly. I tried to make him out like a pug but, it's a bit lacking, if you ask me. Also, I don't think I've seen a pug with cropped ears... only floppy ones. But they are so danged cute that I thought I'd give it a shot. Oh well... try and try again.<br />
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<a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/" target="_blank">Pals Paper Arts</a> - da SKETCH -- I had to skew my image a bit as she was just too tall.<br />
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<a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inky Impressions</a> - pearls and/or bling<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - animal antics<br />
<a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dutch Dare Card Challenge</a> - furry friends<br />
<a href="http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DYSU</a> - buttons<br />
<a href="http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Catch the Bug</a> - Bugaboo Bingo -- bold and bright... pearl... sentiment<br />
<a href="http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dilly Beans Designers Challenge</a> - bright colors<br />
<a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Gorjuss</a> - string's the thing<br />
<a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamptacular Sunday</a> - let's hear it for the girls<br />
<a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Corrosive Challenge</a> - cute as a button<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp and Show</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?client=tmpg&hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftake-time-for-you.blogspot.com%2F&langpair=de%7Cen" target="_blank">Take Time for You</a> - all allowed/anything goes<br />
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That's all today folks. Have a great week and we'll see you back here soon, I hope.<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-3305412509646076662012-08-18T09:21:00.000-05:002012-08-18T09:50:59.364-05:00The Queen... more Saturated Canary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Morning gals and guys!! I am soooo relaxed right now. It's Saturday morning and I'm coloring an image and decided to post the latest image I've colored up which is <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/the-queen" target="_blank">The Queen</a> from <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/collections/all" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a>.<br />
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I think she's awesome!! Don't you?? Krista's SC images are just so
fun to color up... I just can't get enough. And I have quite a few more
images that I'll be throwing out there as time allows. This was my first card where I used some washi tape. Yeah... I'm always about a step or two behind. haha! I tried to make this a clean and simple (CAS) card, but this is the best I could do. I probably isn't actually CAS, but for me... it is.<br />
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<a href="http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches</a> - SKETCH (can't enter, too many challenges, but wanted to credit them)<br />
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<a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup" target="_blank">CMC Copic Challenge</a> - use blacks/dark grays<br />
<a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sentimental Sundays</a> - clean and simple (I hope)<br />
<a href="http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">No Matter Which Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/paper-pretties-monday-challenge-ppmc52.html" target="_blank">Paper Pretties Monday Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/" target="_blank">Tammy's Scrapin' Corner</a> - add some flowers<br />
<a href="http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Card Mania</a> - anything goes -- 1st challenge!!<br />
<a href="http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cards and More</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/paper-pretties-wednesday-challenge_15.html" target="_blank">Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge</a> - square cards<br />
<a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter</a> - clean and simple<br />
<a href="http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">7 Kids College Fund Challenge</a> - flower power<br />
<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Ribbons Challenge</a> - feeling fruity<br />
<a href="http://craftpunked.blogspot.se/" target="_blank">Craft Punked</a> - flower power<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays</a> - anything goes<br />
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Now... I'm off to do a bit more coloring. Have a great, great weekend my friends. Come back soon, 'K?<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-25031497471720346352012-08-16T08:00:00.000-05:002012-08-23T08:13:14.250-05:00Pack Lightly and Live out Loud - SC Challenge<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared top 5 honors at <a href="http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Create</a><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared top 3 honors at <a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inky Impressions</a><br />
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Good morning friends. Another Thursday brings another <a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary Challenge</a>. That's <i>always </i>a good thing, right? Let's get right to it, 'K?<br />
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This sweet gal is going places. I sure wish I was in her shoes. I love to travel but haven't had a chance to do much of it. But I've promised myself a few trips before this show is over. : ) This image is called <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/pack-light" target="_blank">Pack Light</a>. Ca-yute! By the way... our challenge for this two weeks was my choice so I picked a photo inspiration as I just love those. Hope you do too!<br />
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To me, the hardest thing about picking a photo inspirate pic is <i>which</i> photo to choose! There are soooo many beautiful photos out there. But, when I saw this on with the fab bicycle, flowers and outdoors scene, I was hooked.<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Create</a> - sparkle<br />
<a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inky Impressions</a> - pearls and/or bling<br />
<a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Pretties</a> - square card<br />
<a href="http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting for all Seasons</a> - bright colors<br />
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That's about all I got today folks. Hope you enjoyed your visit here and will come back again soon. You are ALL the BEST!!!<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-37593677162435278772012-08-11T07:00:00.000-05:002012-08-13T13:41:16.010-05:00Jules... another wonderful Saturated Canary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared top 3 honors at <a href="http://stampedblessings.com/" target="_blank">Amusing Challenges</a><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared top 3 honors at <a href="http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/" target="_blank">Tammy's Scrapin' Corner</a> <br />
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Morning folks! YAY... it's Saturday!! My favoritest day of the whole week!! Today I'm visiting my son at his new home and getting ready for a cook out tonight. I don't have a grill myself, so it's always such a treat to have someone barbeque when I'm visiting. Today, I have another fab image from <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a>. She's called <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/jules" target="_blank">Jules</a>.<br />
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Sweet, right?? I decided to work her up for my granddaughter. She loves cats... primarily kittens and purple is her favorite color. I think she'll like it. She helped me pick out that K&Co DP one day when we were shopping so I <i>know</i> she'll like that!<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge up your Life</a> - everything goes<br />
<a href="http://stampedblessings.com/" target="_blank">Amusing Challenge</a> - use a tag<br />
<a href="http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafty Pad</a> - show some metal<br />
<a href="http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CR84FN Color Challenge</a> - color combo (there really is some blue)<br />
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<a href="http://fashionablestampingchallenges.cottagecrafts.ie/" target="_blank">Fashionable Stamping Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">No Matter Which Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Your Passion</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pile it on</a> - add some metal (picture corners)<br />
<a href="http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/" target="_blank">Tammy's Scrapin' Corner</a> - show us some bling<br />
<a href="http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.no/" target="_blank">Cutie Pie Challenge</a> - spots and stripes (both in her dress)<br />
<a href="http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Forever Friends Challenge</a> - something new (image, photo corners<br />
<a href="http://take-time-for-you.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Take Time for you</a> - vintage<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Papertake Weekly Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cards and More</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Try it on Tuesday</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Divas by Design</a> - for a female<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - bingo -- gems...free...lace<br />
<a href="http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting for all Seasons</a> - bright colors<br />
<a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a> - tag, you're it<br />
<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Charisma Cardz</a> - flowers and fauna<br />
<a href="http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cute Card Thursday</a> - tag, you're it<br />
<a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dutch Dare Card Challenge</a> - tag, you're it<br />
<a href="http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DYSU</a> - four legged friends<br />
<a href="http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com.es/" target="_blank">Milk Coffee Challenge</a> - tic tac toe - three in a row ... sentiment...digi...lace<br />
<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://sweetnsassydigis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet 'n Sassy Digis</a> - greens & purples<br />
<a href="http://www.lisasomerville.com/" target="_blank">Bloggers Challenge</a> - add some texture<br />
<a href="http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CAS-ual Fridays</a> - square cards (I hope this is CAS enough???)<br />
<a href="http://www.craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATCs and Cards with Attitude</a> - lace/anything goes<br />
<a href="http://doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Do it with Digis</a> - go floral<br />
<a href="http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fat Pages and Card with Attitude</a> - add some texture/anything goes<br />
<a href="http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Too</a> - anything goes<br />
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I'm not very newsy today, so I'll just say good-by and have a great weekend!!<br />
Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-3099154277317607812012-08-04T19:17:00.000-05:002012-08-13T09:49:48.821-05:00Saturated Canary... coloring for fun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello my friends. Surprised? I know, I usually don't have another card to post this soon. But I've ended up with the weekend all to myself and decided I was going to do whatever I wanted to. So, <i>of course</i>, part of my day was spent creating a card.<br />
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I'm sure you're all saying "ho hum... another black and white card... she just did that!". And you are correct. But I just love them and decided to do another one. Heehee!! This time I chose <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/travelling-colors" target="_blank">Traveling Colors</a> from <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a>. I do believe I have 'Saturated Canary fever'!!! It's been sooo much fun coloring up her fabulous images that I just can't stop!! Gotta say 'thank you Krista' for creating such wonderful images!!<br />
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Oh... and I <i>must </i>beseach you... no comments on the shoes, 'K? {smile} They are like the worst EVAH (coloring-wise)!! And as usual, these pinks are just so much dingier than IRL. I have that problem ALL the time. ARGH! One of these days I've just <i>got </i>to get some good lighting.<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - black and white with accent colors <br />
<a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just us Girls</a> - the SKETCH<br />
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<a href="http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com/2012/07/challelnge-48-give-me-five.html" target="_blank">The Cheerful Stamp Pad</a> - give me five -- a hand, a foot, a paw...<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pile it on</a> - cute as can be<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp and Show</a> - what do you say?<br />
<a href="http://theribbonreelchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Reel</a> - button it with ribbon or twine<br />
<a href="http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Going Grey with Scrap-Creations</a><br />
<a href="http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Room Challenge</a> - buttons and bows<br />
<a href="http://ablognamedhero.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">A Blog Named Hero</a> - freestyle (anything goes)<br />
<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Ribbons Challenge</a> - seeing spots and dots<br />
<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Do it with Digis</a> - go floral<br />
<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Sisters Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Catch the Bug</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge up your life</a> - everything goes<br />
<a href="http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com.es/" target="_blank">Milk Coffee Challenge</a> - tic-tac-toe -- 2 or more DPs, digi, bling<br />
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As always, thanks for stopping in. Hope to see you back real soon.<br />
Hugs, Denise<br />
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Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-72438569396449688992012-07-31T20:18:00.001-05:002012-08-13T13:25:37.914-05:00A little bit Sassy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello my friends. Hope your Tuesday has gone well. Today I'm sharing a 'just for fun' card. It's an image from one of my favoritest shops... <a href="http://www.sassycherylsdigis.com/" target="_blank">Sassy Cheryl's Digis</a>. Cheryl has some of the cutest images you'll find anywhere. I decided to play with <a href="http://www.sassycherylsdigis.com/lets-take-a-dip/" target="_blank">Let's take a dip</a>. Soooo danged ca-yute!!!<br />
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I've had this image for <i>ages</i> and I mean <b><i>ages</i></b>!!! Don't know what took me so long to color her up, but I must admit I have a lot of images I've never gotten to. I need to rectify that. I'd bet quite a few of us need to rectify that! Am I right??? Anywhooo... I love this image. I'm not at all sure I like the rest of the card, but this image I love!!<br />
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I colored this up a couple, three weeks ago and thought I'd take another stab at clean and simple. Not a great success but I always struggle with this type. I've seen sooooo many beautiful and perfectly clean and simple, but mine just never seem to look right. {sigh}<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts and Me</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Creations</a> - buttons<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/simon-saysanything-goes.html" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting for all Seasons</a> - splash me<br />
<a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dutch Dare Card Challenge</a> - color challenge - use at least 3 from the photo<br />
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<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polka Doodles</a> - summer<br />
<a href="http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATCs and Cards with Attitude</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Poodles Parlour</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Too</a> - use it two time<br />
<a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturday Challenge</a> - bright and cheerful<br />
<a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar</a> - fun in the sun<br />
<a href="http://stampedblessings.com/" target="_blank">Amusing Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - use a digi<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dream Valley Challenge</a> - summer<br />
<a href="http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Critter Sketch Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Craft Challenge</a> - the great outdoors<br />
<a href="http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/" target="_blank">Tammy's Scrapin' Corner</a> - anything goes -- random winner!!!<br />
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I'll wrap it up quickly tonight as I still have lots of other things to do. Hope you've enjoyed your visit and please come back soon. Take care my friends.<br />
Hugs, Denise</div>
Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-1914593339423609952012-07-19T08:00:00.000-05:002012-07-27T08:30:53.415-05:00Lucky me... GDT for 2 FAB challenges!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared top 3 honors at <a href="http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DYSU Challenge</a><br />
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I've been smiling all week as I've had such a fun time coloring up some <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a> images for my summer GDT duties for that challenge. I get such enjoyment from working these gals (and guys) into cards. Don't you? AND, this week, I'm also honored (and crazy tickled) to be the Guest Designer for <a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup" target="_blank">CMC Copic Challenge</a>. You know... with Suzanne Dean!!! WooHOO. So... let's get on to it.<br />
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Tada! This sweetie is called <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/orchard-love" target="_blank">Orchard Love</a> and I just adore her. As I mentioned above, I've colored her up for my GDT duties (yeah... tough duty!!)as follows:<br />
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How's that for a couple of "can't wait to get started" challenges you just don't want to pass up?<br />
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Even though I've had such fun coloring up images this week, there has been some sadness recently. Since the last time I posted, my dear, beloved great dane passed away. Even though it's not him, he looked exactly like the photo I have under the "About Me" banner. He had a heat stroke and his 9 year old body just couldn't recover from it. My heart is broken as he was just so fabulous, but having my granddaughter with me has been a <i>huge</i> help as has my crafting. I'll try to ease my sadness by remembering all the great times we had together... and there were a LOT! I love you Roscoe and <b><i>boy</i></b>... do I miss you!! Go run on dog heaven's levy like you did when you were younger.<br />
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OK... sorry 'bout that but I just needed to say a little good-bye to my sweet boy. Thanks for being tolerant of that.<br />
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This last photo isn't the best, but i think it's fun to see creations from other viewpoints so I decided to go ahead and post it. I'm also trying the x-large photo choice for my first two pictures. I'll have to see if I like it or not once it's "goes live". If you have time, let me know what you think.<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://www.lisasomerville.com/" target="_blank">Blogger Challenge</a> - color splash (black and white with a splash of color)<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Friday Inspirations</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATC's and Cards with Attitude</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digi Design Challenge</a> - pile on those flowers<br />
<a href="http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fat Pages and Card with Attitude</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Poodles' Parlour</a> - use a digi<br />
<a href="http://bizzybecsstore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bizzy Becs</a> - flower power<br />
<a href="http://mariannedesigndivas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Marianne's Design Divas</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Addicted to Stamps</a> - card for someone special<br />
<a href="http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Great Impressions</a> - show 'em our best stay in the lines coloring<br />
<a href="http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Create</a> - 3 of something<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Papertake Weekly</a> - all things girlie<br />
<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> - use black cardstock<br />
<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oldie but a Goodie</a> - flower power<br />
<a href="http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stampin' Royalty</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/" target="_blank">Designer's Choice Challenge</a> - outdoor or wildlife<br />
<a href="http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DYSU</a> - food<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp and Show</a> - no rules<br />
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That's it for today my friends. I'm very tired so I'm going to schedule this to pop up tomorrow morning. Thanks so much for stopping by and come back again.<br />
Denise<br />
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Good Thursday morning all you <i>fab</i>ulous crafters out there!! This is an exciting day for me as it's the first challenge at <a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary Challenges</a> where I'm participating as GDT! WooHOO!! To be included with that list of talented ladies is just mind-blowing!! Yep... it's a good day. OK... 'nuff of that... let's get to it.<br />
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This is <a href="https://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/what-the-librarian-reads" target="_blank">What the Librarian Reads</a>... which is a fab new image from Krista's latest release. I used her for our new challenge theme... <b><i>BLING IT OUT</i></b>. It was great fun creating this card. I'm not good at the 'over-the-top' embellishing that so many of you do so wonderfully, so this is pretty intense bling for me! I know, it's not a ton, but I like it all! I can't wait to see what the other DT gals have come up with. As well as <b><i>you</i></b>!!<br />
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Now... just to share a bit about creating this card. I like her with black hair, but that's not how she started. Nope... she started out as an auburn-haired beauty. Well... since I'd just used auburn hair on my 4th of July card (previous post), I just <i>couldn't </i>have two auburn-haired beauties in row, could I? So, I got out my copic colorless blender and went to work to get that auburn color to disappear. I was just sure it wasn't going to work. By the time I was done and ready to start with the cool grays, she looked terrible!! There was smatterings of light auburn left and all the "blendering" caused it to bleed outside the lines as well. Again... no way this was going to work. But I started in with the grays and I'll be danged if it didn't come out well after all!! Of course, going with black hair instead of say... blonde was a requirement rather than a choice! As I worked, I kept 'cleaning up' the auburn color outside the lines and finally, it was all good. I thought I was going to have to 'shadow' her with some darker coloring, but no... not necessary. I was just sooo pleased that I didn't have to go start from scratch. That's one thing I've found about this new Xpress-It paper. It cleans up really, really nicely. Normally, I just have to clean up little spots, but it's even good for a whole section of an image. {smile}<br />
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I'm adding a couple extra pictures for this post. I visit a lot of blogs and some have a lot of photos and some have one. I've been limiting myself to two, but I think maybe I like a bit more views. So... let me know what <b><i>you</i></b> like, OK? Just one, two to three or more than that? I'd be very interested to know.<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">By the Cute and Girly</a> -a day at... {anything you want} the library<br />
<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> - pearls and swirls<br />
<a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar Challenge</a> - flowers in bloom w/ optional extra of swirls/flourishes<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today. You all just make my day and I'm always so appreciative of your visit! Come back soon, 'K?<br />
Denise<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Saturated Canary What the Librarian Reads... digi, Stampabilities Definitions sentiment</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Papers: Prima Madeline, Xpress-It</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Memento tuxedo black</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies: Nestabilities, Prima winter rose vanilla ice, Prima pearly swirls,blue gems, pink glitter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Techniques: Copic markers</span></div>Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-3785352380337103252012-07-03T15:49:00.001-05:002012-07-03T18:40:34.464-05:00Patriotic... 4th of July... red, white and blue<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Good Tuesday afternoon my friends. Man... it's already 4th of July tomorrow!! How does that happen?? Time just keeps flyin' by, doesn't it? But since it <i>is </i>our nation's birthday tomorrow, I've cooked up a card that covers the whole gamet... patriotic... 4th of July... red, white, blue... and a whole lot of cute (image-wise)!! This is one of Krista's new images called <a href="http://saturated-canary.myshopify.com/products/hairy-situation" target="_blank">Hair Situation</a>.<br />
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Now let me tell ya something. That little lady does have <b><i>lots</i></b> of hair!! And isn't it glorious!?! This is my first stab at auburn hair. I'm not sure I'm real happy with it, but I guess it could have been worse {smile}! I'll keep working on it. I'll probably try some other color combos to see what I like best. If you have any suggestions that work really well for you, I'd love to hear about them. I just love getting new ideas from my sweet commenters.<br />
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Let me ask you something... how are you with chipboard? I've always fought with it and I was never quite sure how to get those fun shapes colored right. Well... a while back I purchased a Jenni Bowlin acrylic pain dabber (cough syrup). It is simply p-e-r-f-e-c-t! I was soooo pleased that it covered so well and was soooo easy to use! Now I have to go out to buy about fifty other colors. haha!<br />
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It's been so great getting back into my beloved paper crafting/coloring again. And I must thank you all for a lot of that. You've been leaving me such wonderful and encouraging comments that it just makes me want to create more and more. I just want to <b>THANK YOU </b>so much for that. I really means the world to me!!<br />
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Whew... there's going to be tons of challenges today. Hang in there with me, 'K?<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2012/06/embellish-it-challenge-176.html" target="_blank">Crafty Creations Challenge</a> - embellish it<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - sporty and/or patriotic<br />
<a href="http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting for all Seasons</a> - patriotic, military, fireworks<br />
<a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a> - see stars<br />
<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Charisma Cardz</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cute Card Thursday</a> - patriotic<br />
<a href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Delightful Challenges</a> - celebrations<br />
<a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">PaperPlay Challenge</a> - flags, pennants, banners<br />
<a href="http://scrapbooksisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Sisters</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/2012/06/challenge-20.html" target="_blank">Saturated Canary Challenge</a> - red, white and blue<br />
<a href="http://stamping411.blogspot.ca/2012/06/color-inspiration-challenge-with-twist.html" target="_blank">Stamping 411: Color Inspiration</a> - use your high school colors<br />
<a href="http://www.lisasomerville.com/2012/06/celebrate-4th-bloggers-challenge.html" target="_blank">Bloggers Challenge</a> - celebrate the 4th<br />
<a href="http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fat Pages and Cards with an Attitude</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/2012/06/inspire-me-fridays-65-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampingwithdragon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stampin' with the Dragon</a> - red, white, blue<br />
<a href="http://sweetnsassydigis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge</a> - stars and stripes<br />
<a href="http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Papercrafts</a> - can you digi it?<br />
<a href="http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ATC's and Cards with Attitude</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Card Makin' Mamas</a> - red, white, blue<br />
<a href="http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate, Coffee & Cards</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fun with Shapes and more</a> - include something punched or cut<br />
<a href="http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Poodles Parlour</a> - cute and/or cuddly<br />
<a href="http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Create Too</a> - country where you live<br />
<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Sisters Challenge</a> - red, white, but w/ option of glitter or bling<br />
<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allsorts</a> - in bloom -- use flowers<br />
<a href="http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/its-all-about-season.html" target="_blank">Catch the Bug</a> - summer or the 4th of July<br />
<a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Us Girls</a> - stars and sparkle<br />
<a href="http://www.myshericrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Sheri CRAFTS</a> - Oh I love America<br />
<a href="http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/06/little-claire-monthly-challenge-22.html" target="_blank">Little Claire's Designs</a> - jubilee - red, white, blue<br />
<a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup" target="_blank">CMC Copic Challenge</a> - big hair<br />
<a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creatalicious Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.abc-challenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ABC Challenge</a> - S is for surprise us<br />
<a href="http://www.creativeinspirationspaint.blogspot.com/2012/07/ci-paints-inspired-by-independence-day.html" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations Paint</a> - Inspired By: Independence Day<br />
<a href="http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kenny K's Krafty Krew</a> - patriotic<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - use a digi<br />
<a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sentimental Sundays</a> - be patriotic<br />
<a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamptacular Sunday Challenge</a> - red, white, blue and a little sparkle too<br />
<a href="http://gingerloftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gingerloft</a> - red, white, blue<br />
<a href="http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cupcake Craft Challenge</a> - bright as a button (bright colors and at least one button)<br />
<a href="http://blog.markerpop.com/" target="_blank">MarkerPop Challenge</a> - hair/fur coloring<br />
<a href="http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Love to Create Challenge</a> - stars and stripes<br />
<a href="http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/" target="_blank">Tammy's Scrapin Corner</a> - celebrations or 4th of july<br />
<a href="http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Forever Friends</a> - inspired by the USA<br />
<a href="http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Celebrate the Occasion</a> - 4th of July<br />
<a href="http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digital Tuesday</a> - kids<br />
<a href="http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Going Grey wit Scrap-Creations</a> - 4th of July<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Papertake Weekly Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Party Time Tuesdays</a> - patriotic - show your country's colors<br />
<a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pink Elephant</a> - photo inspiration<br />
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<a href="http://blog.ribboncarousel.com/" target="_blank">Ribbon Carousel</a> - Independence Day<br />
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Again... whew!! That's got to be a record for me. I've tried to watch for those challenges with entry limits, but if I've missed any, please forgive me. That's it for today. Have a wonderful 4th of July and celebrate safely.<br />
Denise<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Saturated Canary Hairy Situation digi, Stampabilities Definitions (sentiment)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Papers: October Afternoon Report Card (blue with stars), October Afternoon Seaside</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Memento tuxedo black (for sentiment)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies: Nestabilities, chipboard, Jenni Bowlin acrylic paint dabber, WOC poppies, diamond gems, red ribbon, BG buttons, red gems, red glitter, white glitter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Techniques: Copic markers</span></div>Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-2581133437822362482012-06-14T19:19:00.002-05:002012-06-19T08:41:16.238-05:00Fun in the Sun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi folks! Hope your Thursday has gone well. I wanted to start out by thanking all those who have sent best wishes for my mom. Such sweet, sweet people out there in stamping blogland! It means a LOT! And by the way, she is doing much better and we're very hopeful for a full recovery! {big smile}<br />
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Now to the fun stuff... a new card. Yep... I'm stuck on these sweet Saturated Canary images and have now worked up this darlin' called Beach Baby. She's just a smile waitin' to happen isn't she? And so fun to color up.<br />
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I know... I know... the DPs I've chosen don't make anyone think of the beach or sun fun. But, I decided that wasn't necessary or anything to worry about. I've seen some terrifically cute 'beach' cards with the whole beachy theme, but this is OK too, right? : ) Oh... and please, no tough comments on the sand, 'K? It's my first try and I came up a little short. I was just dotting my little copic heart out and that's the best it got! haha!<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://www.ispysketches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">iSpy Sketches</a> - SKETCH (cute, right??)<br />
<a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Raise the Bar</a> - hello summer<br />
<a href="http://sweetnsassydigis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge</a> - back to nature<br />
<a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">fun with shapes and more</a> - summer<br />
<a href="http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Catch the Bug</a> - photo inspiration<br />
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<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge</a> - black, white and a splash of color<br />
<a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Gorjuss</a> - sunshine<br />
<a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Your Passion</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pile it On</a> - let's get outdoors<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp and Show</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamp with Fun</a> - holidays<br />
<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crazy Challenge</a> - recipe, use 1 of each: ribbon/twine, gems/pearls, dies/punches<br />
<a href="http://fashionistachallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fashionista Challenge</a> - simply summer<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Papertake Weekly</a> - 3,2,1 - use 3 of one item, 2 of another and 1 of another. 3 DPs, 2 edge punches, 1 image<br />
<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Divas by Design</a> - summer theme<br />
<a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">7 Kids College Fund</a> - school's out for summer<br />
<a href="http://papercraftbliss.com/thejourney/" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - colour it up (hand color)<br />
<a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge</a> - do you like to go to the beach?<br />
<a href="http://willowsketchiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Willow Sketchie Challenge</a> - SKETCH or favorite color combo (black, white, red... one of my top three combos)<br />
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I think that's it my friends. Time to go visit Mom. Have a great Friday and as always, thanks for popping into my little world.<br />
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Denise<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Saturated Canary beach baby digi, AmyR Stamps beach sentiments</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Papers: Canvas Corp red & white mini dot reverse, MME Lost & Found sunshine (tapestry and stripes)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Memento tuxedo black for sentiment</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies: Nestibilities, edge punch, twine, black gems, gold stickles, black diamond stickles, pink stickles</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Techniques: Copic markers w/ prismacolor pencils</span></div>Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-8964546544592564672012-06-09T09:59:00.003-05:002012-06-12T14:58:14.336-05:00SC Windy Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy Saturday my stamping friends. Hope this post finds you well and enjoying some healthy creative time. At least <i>I</i> find it to be healing and calming. I'm really getting back to enjoying creating my cards again. Soooo... I've just popped in to share another with you. It's another Saturated Canary image... Windy Day.<br />
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I finished this a few days ago and am just now getting around to posting. Unfortunately, my mom's currently in the hospital so my days have been busy visiting her and worrying when I'm not there. She's doing better, so the stress is somewhat lessened and I'm grateful for that!! I haven't colored for a few days, but think getting some 'color time' will help me stay calm and <i>sane</i>!!<br />
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Thank <i>heavens</i> for such cute images like this little gal that help me and so many of us get our minds off our busy lives or our troubles. These are my fave colors and was soooo fun to put together. For the 'matting' I took three Prima Bright flowers, glued them together and attached my sentiment to them. I missed dead center, but I like the result. Gives extra texture and just looks cute (I think).<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Saturated Canary Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kenny K's Krafty Girlz</a> - pearls<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - use a digi<br />
<a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sentimental Sundays</a> - show us your spots<br />
<a href="http://gingerloftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gingerloft Challenge</a> - circles, circles and more circles<br />
<a href="http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Quirky Crafts</a> - up, up and away OR the sky's the limit<br />
<a href="http://papersmoochessparks.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Paper Smooches</a> - photo inspiration<br />
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<a href="http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Shabby Tea Room</a> - photo using teal or aqua, pink and brown<br />
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<a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp and Show</a> - show some texure<br />
<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crazy Challenge</a>-childhood memories<br />
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<a href="http://fashionistachallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fashionista Challenge</a> - simply summer<br />
<a href="http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digital Tuesday</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Papertake Weekly</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Party Time Tuesdays</a> - anything shiny<br />
<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oldie But a Goodie</a> - anything goes (pearls, Prima flowers and WOC flowers are ages old)<br />
<a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - sparkle galore<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesday Taggers</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge</a> - let's play bingo (flowers - pearls - die cuts)<br />
<a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter</a> - going dotty<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Say Stamp Challenge</a> - diamond jubilee... crowns and/or gems<br />
<a href="http://trulyscrumptiouschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Truly Scrumptious</a> - flower power (their last challenge) : (<br />
<a href="http://copicoz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Copic Oz</a> - create a birthday challenge<br />
<a href="http://papercraftbliss.com/thejourney/" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - color it up - hand coloring<br />
<a href="http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Terrifically Thrilling Thursday</a> - blingage<br />
<a href="http://www.craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge</a> - summer time<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Add Ink</a> - just add pearls<br />
<a href="http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Polka Doodles</a> - lots of flowers<br />
<a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Raise the Bar</a> - summer<br />
<a href="http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Ann's Challenge</a> - it's a girl thing<br />
<a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fun with Shapes and More</a> - summer<br />
<a href="http://www.catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Catch the Bug Challenge</a> - photo - kites, swimwear, swim water<br />
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<a href="http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy 4 Challenges</a> - circles... add lots of circles<br />
<a href="http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar Challenge</a> - flowers in bloom w/option for swirls and flourishes<br />
<a href="http://yourscraphouse.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank">Scraphouse Inspiration and Challenge</a> - bingo (glitter, flowers, pink/brown)<br />
<a href="http://creativefriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Friday</a> - pearls<br />
<a href="http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Squirrel and the Fox</a> - winter or summer (summer for me)<br />
<a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge</a> - use your favorite color combo (pink/green/blue)<br />
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Thanks soooo much for popping in today. Visitors are always a special thing. You all make my day!! I'll be back as soon as I can.<br />
Hugs,<br />
Denise<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Saturated Canary windy day, Rainbow Echo Designs congrats sentiments 3 digi</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Papers: MME Follow Your Heart Be Happy</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: None</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies: WOC flowers, Prima flowers, pearls, white glitter, green gems</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared top 7 honors at <a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesday Throwdown</a><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Shared runner up honors at <a href="http://teddybochallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Teddy Bo Challenge</a><br />
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Hello my stamping friends! Did you all have a great Memorial Day weekend? I know I did! Just can't beat those three day weekends, right?? : ) Over the weekend, among many other things, I worked up another Teddy Bo image. Such fun!! This one will be for my son's birthday which is coming up quickly!!<br />
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This image is called Sausages. Doesn't Teddy Bo look just like a home grill 'chef' getting a little overwhelmed with their brats?? {smile} I just giggle every time I look at him. My son is a pretty darn good grill master, so I thought this would be quite appropriate for him. {smile again}<br />
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The Teddy Bo Challenge this time is red, white and blue. I decided to go half between Memorial Day and Fourth of July. There are several challenges I've seen using this color combo this week. Lucky me!! I added a little speckled affect on the birthday sentiment. This was simply done by bouncing the image on the Stampin' Up real red stamp pad (old, old, old one). And another piece of luck... I found a BG glazed brad that matches my bottom DP! YAY!!<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://teddybochallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Teddy Bo Challenge</a> - red, white and blue... oops... and I now see 'and lots of bling'. (Perhaps I don't qualify now). {sigh}<br />
<a href="http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digital Tuesday Challenge</a> - just for laughs<br />
<a href="http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Party Time Tuesdays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tuesday Throwdown</a> - masculine<br />
<a href="http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A and T Challenge</a> - buttons<br />
<a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Time to Craft</a> - it takes two (use two of something the same)<br />
<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oldie but a Goodie</a> - anything goes - my oldie is those chipboard stars, the buttons and the glazed brad.<br />
<a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - dig out the old (same oldie as for Oldie but a Goodie above)<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Challenge</a> - father's day/special male<br />
<a href="http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">DigiStamps4Joy</a> - cute as a button<br />
<a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">PaperPlay Challenge</a> - summer lovin'<br />
<a href="http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Play Date Cafe</a> - baby blue, denim, cherry<br />
<a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Aud Sentiments</a> - use any sentiment<br />
<a href="http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Miss Muffet Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge</a> - card for a man<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Friday</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Papercrafts Friday Challenge</a> - animals<br />
<a href="http://doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Digi Days Challenge</a> - red, white and blue<br />
<a href="http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fairy tale Challenge</a> - boys & men<br />
<a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wags 'n Whiskers</a> - summer fun<br />
<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Sisters Challenge</a> - bring on the boys<br />
<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge</a> - happy birthday to someone special<br />
<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stop Craft Challenge</a> - for the boys<br />
<a href="http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Your Days Away</a> - red, white and blue<br />
<a href="http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/little-claire-monthly-challenge-21-male.html" target="_blank">Little Claire's Monthly Challenge</a> - male theme<br />
<a href="http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafty Pad</a> - flag colors (or SKETCH or both)<br />
<a href="http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kenny K's Kraft Girl Challenge</a> - ribbon<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - red, white and blue<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dream Valley Challenge</a> - humour<br />
<a href="http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Here Come the Boys</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Stampalicious</a> - summertime<br />
<a href="http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lexi's Creations</a> - for the man in our life <br />
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Whew! Seems like there's always more and more challenges!! Just let me mention that I appreciate <i>everyone</i> who organizes these things. I can't imagine how much time that takes!! It's sure fun entering them all.<br />
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Gotta run... supper time. Have a great evening and will hopefully be back soon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Teddy Bo Sausages digi, Stampendous cling rubber sentiment</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Papers: BG boxers, (not sure where the red came from but pretty sure it's BG too)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Memento tuxedo black (sentiment)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies: Nestabilities, chipboard (stars), BG buttons, BG glazed brad, white silk ribbon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Technique: Copic markers w/ prismacolor pencils and gamsol</span><br />
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Smile... it's Monday!! LOL! Well, it's certainly not my favorite day, but I'm going to try to make the most of it. How 'bout you?<br />
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I worked up this wonderful Teddy Bo image for my grandson, Jackson's birthday. I sure hope he likes it. I just love these papers. They work so great for boys (and men). I so wanted to use the word 'smile' on this card, but I had a heck of a time finding the font I wanted. My printer's still not working so I had to figure something else out. I ended up finding these 3-D letters at Hobby Lobby. They are really too big and kinda overwhelm the card, but I don't think it's too bad. It did take me <i>quite a while</i> to cute out those silly word mats!! Now don't look too closely... I had to 'piece' a couple of the letters. {smile}<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://flourishes.org/blog/" target="_blank">Timeless Tuesday</a> - alphabet letter - pick one and use it three time -- "B", buttons, birthday, bling<br />
<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Creations</a> - male birthday<br />
<a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter</a> - birthday and a sentiment<br />
<a href="http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Whimsy Stamps Inspires</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafting for all Seasons</a> - it's a celebration with buttons<br />
<a href="http://trulyscrumptiouschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Truly Scrumptious</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://scrapbooksisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Sisters</a> - two colors -- blue/gold<br />
<a href="http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Miss Muffet Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Southern Girls Challenge</a> - about the boys<br />
<a href="http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Terrifically Thrilling Thursday</a> - show us what you got<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crazy 4 Challenges</a> - birthday<br />
<a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Us Girls</a> - blue, white, yellow (hope my darker versions are acceptable)<br />
<a href="http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft your days away</a> - all creature great and small<br />
<a href="http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Claire's Designs</a> - male themed<br />
<a href="http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Joanna Sheen Challenge</a> - happy birthday<br />
<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crazy Challenge</a> - anything 3D<br />
<a href="http://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">stamps & fun = CREATIVITY</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pink Elephant</a> - buttons galore (is three buttons a 'galore'?)<br />
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That's all I got today fellow stampers! After all... it <b><i>is</i></b> Monday!! Have a great one and hope to see you back here soon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Teddy Bo Say Cheeeeese digi</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Papers: MME Stella and Rose Hattie</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: none</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies: 3D letters, BG buttons, small gold gems, nestabilities</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Technique: Copic markers with prismacolor pencils</span></div>Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-7671318842823292112012-05-15T21:49:00.000-05:002012-05-30T15:37:51.423-05:00Uptown Girl Claudia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="color: red;">Edit:</span></b> Won first place honor at <a href="http://dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dilly Beans Designers & Friday Challenge</a><br />
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Hello friends and stampers!! I hope you've had a great Tuesday. I did something unusual today. I finished a card just a bit ago and wanted to share it with you. It's my first Stamping Bella Uptown Girl... Claudia Has Candy. I just think these uptown girls are da bomb!! I'm planning on getting a couple (well... maybe a few more than that!!) more when I have the chance.<br />
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Isn't she just fab??? And I also got to use my new (to me) Cosmo Cricket Tea for Two DP. So fun!! I have really enjoyed working on Ms. Claudia. I've really been out of the creating mood for quite a few months now. I've made a couple cards during this time, but it was such a huge chore and not the pleasure it usually brought me. But, I felt that pleasure again with this card. So I'm hopeful I'll be able to get back into the swing of things again. {crossing fingers!}<br />
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Take care all and I hope to have something else new for you very soon. So glad to have you visit. <br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp Challenge</a> - sweet tooth<br />
<a href="http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">For Fun Challenge</a> - my favorite girl (it's for my granddaughter)<br />
<a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Sisterhood of Crafters</a> - May flowers<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Stamps Challenge</a> - my favorite color (pink and I love this green as well)<br />
<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Charisma Cardz</a> - pink and girlie<br />
<a href="http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cute Card Thursday</a> - food or drink<br />
<a href="http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Miss Muffet Challenge</a> - May flowers<br />
<a href="http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Terrifically Thrilling Thursday</a> - c'mon, let's get happy<br />
<a href="http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dilly Beans Friday Challenge</a> - bling<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Card Makin' Mamas</a> - May flowers<br />
<a href="http://prairiefairyfridays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Prairie Fairy Fridays</a> - for your inspiration - photo (kewl)<br />
<a href="http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jellypark Challenge</a> - girlie girl<br />
<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2 Sisters Challenge</a> - make it girlie<br />
<a href="http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CES Challenge</a> - anything goes -- their LAST challenge<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin'</a> - flower power<br />
<a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Gorjuss</a> - pink and green<br />
<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch at a Time</a> - use your favorites (pink, buttons, flowers, glitter, etc....)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Stamping Bella Uptown Girls Claudia Has Candy (includes sentiment)<br />
Papers: Cosmo Cricket Tea for Two<br />
Ink: Memento tuxedo black<br />
Supplies: flowers, buttons, twine, green gems white glitter, chalk ink<br />
Techniques: Copic markers w/ prismacolor pencils</span></div>Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-77509904546709468062012-03-02T14:24:00.009-06:002012-03-05T22:07:44.020-06:00Happy Birthday to You...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Happy Friday stampers!! Wow... two posts in one week!! Impressive for me after my long absence, right?? OK... not so much as I'm sharing a card I made back in December for my granddaughter's 13th birthday. I'm just now getting it posted! And actually, I'd colored the image way before that.<br />
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I used a fun Kenny K's image (aren't they all fun?) for this card. And the fabulous BG papers from the curio collection. Sa-weet!! Madeline loves to sing and dance, so that's what I wanted to put on her card. I thought Mad Skillz was perfect!! The 'singing' sentiment was computer generated. I'm not 100% happy with it, but it's exactly what I wanted the card to say.<br />
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Not a whole lot more to say about this one. She was fun to color and work up. Hope you enjoy her too! Thanks for stopping by today folks. Have a <i>grrrrrreat</i> weekend!! <br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafts 4 Eternity</a> - feature a digital element<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspire Me Fridays</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Papercrafts</a> - song or dance<br />
<a href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Card Makin' Mamas</a> - let's see some green<br />
<a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Delicious Doodles</a> - music to soothe the soul<br />
<a href="http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Poodles Parlour</a> - birthday<br />
<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allsorts</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">For fun</a> - leap year birthday<br />
<a href="http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pixie Cottage</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://scrapalicioususa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapalicious</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.littledarlingschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Darlings</a> - pearls<br />
<a href="http://copicoz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Copic Oz</a> - use copics and create a 'B' theme (birthday)<br />
<a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Aud Sentiments</a> - happy birthday (Hi gals!)<br />
<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.stampingwithdragon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamping with the Dragon</a> - rock 'n roll<br />
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Stamps: Kenny K's Mad Skillz digi, sentiments computer generated<br />
Papers: BG curio, Gina K. pure luxury<br />
Ink: none<br />
Supplies: pearls, flowers, button, ribbon, ribbon slider (?), charm<br />
Techniques: Copic markers w/ prismacolor pencils</div>Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-57264965064180250332012-02-27T14:02:00.005-06:002012-02-27T23:15:28.506-06:00Oh where... oh where have I been?!?!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hello stamping friends. Wow... I've been gone for <i>ages</i>!!! I'm so sorry I didn't even provide an explanation post for you all. I've just come through something I never thought I would encounter. An absolute creative black-out!! I just had zero, yes <i>zero</i> interest in creating cards or projects!! Isn't that amazing?? I thought it would be a very short-lived ailment, but, as you can see, it's been nearly <i>eight</i> months, almost to the day. I was starting to wonder if I'd <i>ever</i> get my mojo back!! Yeesh, it's kinda scary when you don't want to do one of the things you love the most. But, I decided to just ride it out and not push myself to do anything I wasn't ready to do. Now, I'm ready again, although I may not be back full force for awhile. I see I've lost a couple followers and to those who have been loyally sticking around, I treasure you. I do hope you'll come back now and then and check out my blog. I love having you come by.<br />
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Sooo... after such a long time, I've created another card for my granddaughter, Madeline...<br />
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TADA!!! {smile} You don't know how good it feels to share my creativity with you again! {smile again}. This is a fabulous Sassy Cheryl's image I just <i>had</i> to have. It's called '<a href="http://www.sassycherylsdigis.com/products/I-Love-You-This-Much-%28girl%29.html" target="_blank">I Love You This Much (girl)</a>'. Madeline doesn't like pink, so I chose these papers from <a href="http://www.archiversannex.com/Lost/Found-2-Sunshine-Forever-Paper-Pad-6X6-24-Sheets-12-Double-Sided-Designs/2-Each-LF2104/default.aspx?PageID=21&CategoryID=50&ProductID=42446&RootCatCode=11150" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Two - Sunshine</a> paper pad which I just love! And I decided to add some shock value with a limited number of red hearts and button. Did it work to provide a bit more interest?? Love you Madeline!!<br />
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The L O V E stamped on the top left, is from a small clear stamp collection called <a href="http://www.archiversannex.com/Smooch-Technique-Tuesday-Clear-Stamps-2X25-TT-A-SMOOC/default.aspx?PageID=21&CategoryID=113&ProductID=48483&ItemID=94341&RootCatCode=11300" target="_blank">Smooch</a> from Technique Tuesday which I bought from one of my visits to my fave store... <a href="http://www.archiversannex.com/" target="_blank">Archiver's</a>. So during my hiatus from crafting and blogging, the shopping didn't stop!! hahaha! Although it was grrrreatly reduced. I kept thinking maybe the next purchase would inspire me back into it. But, what I really needed was just time.<br />
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I guess that's all for today my friends. I know I'll be back sooner than eight months now. Do come back, 'K? You're all the greatest!! Now... I think I'll go see if this fits into any challenges!! Oh yes... there are a few...<br />
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<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamps</a> - 3 different papers<br />
<a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paper Sundaes</a> - circles (i hope my polka dots and buttons qualify!)<br />
<a href="http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just Some Lines</a> - girly girls<br />
<a href="http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Poodles Parlour</a> - card for a female<br />
<a href="http://mamidoodles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mami Doodles</a> - use 3 patterened papers (their very last challenge)<br />
<a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Joyful Stamper</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Frosted Designs</a> - shape it up x 3<br />
<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paper Crafting Journey</a> - make it cute<br />
<a href="http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Us Crazy</a> - favorite color (soft blue/green)/favorite embellishment (buttons)<br />
<a href="http://www.craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Catz</a> - I spy... something beginning with B (buttons)<br />
<a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">PaperPlay Challenge</a> - for a Mother (or other female)<br />
<a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Moving Along with the Times</a> - lots of layers<br />
<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Charisma Cardz</a> - love is in the air<br />
<a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crazy Challenge</a> - anything goes<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Sassy Cheryl's I Love You This Much (girl), Smooch, computer generated sentiment</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Papers: MME Lost & Found Two - Sunshine, Gina K. pure luxury</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Memento tuxedo black</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper flowers, BG buttons, chipboard hearts, TPC Studio mini jewels, Stampin' Up crystal effects (on chipboard hearts)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Techniques: Copic markers and prismacolor pencils</span></div>Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494178066641483279.post-64766903512517918772011-06-28T05:00:00.012-05:002011-06-29T21:06:43.121-05:00Happy Birthday from Teddy Bea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Good morning all. It's Tuesday and that's better than Monday, right?? : ) I just thought I'd pop in this morning to share a card I just made over the weekend. It's another fabulous Teddy Bo images called 'Flowers are Nature's Paintings'. I'm just crazy in love with all Teddy Bo's images!<br />
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I'll bet you didn't think there was this much pink in the whole world, didja?? hahaha! Well... I love pink and wanted something so soft and feminine for this sweet image. So I looked through my latest Prima purchases and found this fabo 6x6 DP called Sparkling Spring Collection. It was just what I was looking for.<br />
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The sketch I used is from Simon Says Stamp Challenge and I hope I'm not too late to enter. Oh well... if I am, I am! It was great fun making it and thanks SSSC for the inspiration SKETCH!!<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Stamp Challenge</a> - the SKETCH<br />
<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a> - let it shine<br />
<a href="http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/">Creative Belli</a> - the letter 'G' -- use embellies starting with 'G' -- gems, green<br />
<a href="http://www.littledarlingschallenges.blogspot.com/">Little Darlings Challenges</a> - favorite color combo -- pink, green<br />
<a href="http://www.cceestampers.blogspot.com/">CCEE Stampers</a> - include pink<br />
<a href="http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/">Meljen's Designs Challenge</a> - stripes and/or plaids<br />
<a href="http://blog.therubbercafe.com/2011/06/happy-birthday.html">The Rubber Cafe</a> - birthday<br />
<a href="http://scrapbooksisters.blogspot.com/">Scrapbook Sisters</a> - happy birthday<br />
<a href="http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Alphabet Challenge</a> - h is for half dozen - include 6 of something -- I've got 6 gems<br />
<a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/">Delicious Doodles Challenge</a> - cute and cuddly<br />
<a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/">Our Creative Corner</a> - our style<br />
<a href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge</a> - make it sparkle<br />
<a href="http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/">Sugar Creek Hollow</a> - tic-tac-toe -- glitter, flowers, pearls<br />
<a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/">Totally Gorjuss</a> - ribbons and lace<br />
<a href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/">Challenge Up Your Life</a> - include circles<br />
<a href="http://bizzybecsstore.blogspot.com/">Bizzy Becs Challenge</a> - all about lace<br />
<a href="http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/">The Crafty Pad</a> - bold and bright OR soft pastels<br />
<a href="http://www.cutie-sunday.blogspot.com/">Cutie Sunday</a> - animals<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/">Dream Valley Challenge</a> - ribbons<br />
<a href="http://kbchallenges.blogspot.com/">KB Cute Monday</a> - use flowers<br />
<a href="http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/">Lollipop Crafts</a> - inspired by song -- 'Don't Eat the Daisies'<br />
<a href="http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/">The Shabby Tea Room</a> - my favorite things<br />
<a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it on</a> - going round in circles<br />
<a href="http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Digital Tuesday Challenge</a> - flower power<br />
<a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - T is for...? anything on your card beginning with T -- Teddy Bea<br />
<a href="http://www.moxiefabworld.com/">Tuesday Trigger</a> - CAS card with table, lacy tablecloth, flowers in a flowerpot<br />
<a href="http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup">CMC Copic Challenge</a> - coloring folds, pleats and/or ruffles<br />
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That's it for today gals. I'm tired and am going to bed. Have a great week!!<br />
Denise<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Teddy Bo Flowers are Nature's Paintings, sentiment digi (sorry, don't know who to give credit to)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Papers: Prima Sparkling Spring Collection, Gina K. pure luxury</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: none</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies: Nesties, WOC flowers, ribbon, button, green gems, pink gems, pink pearls, lace, leaf punch, glitter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Techniques: Copic markers and prismacolor pencils w/ OMS</span></div>Denimohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661959382078836591noreply@blogger.com41