Welcome to our weekly challenge.  This week our challenge is "Anything but a Square".  Let's see some of those creative oval, circle, triangle cards this week. 

Remember, we now have two winners per challenge plus a top 5.  

I made my first ever circle easel card for this challenge.  I think I did it right, but who knows.  It turned out ok so that's all that matters, right?

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope to see some of your projects over at QKR Stampede this week.  Have a great weekend and God bless.

Recipe:

Image: Flying Mouse by QKR Stampede

Sentiment: Birthday Candles by QKR Stampede

Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, BIC Marker

Cardstock: Neenah Solar White, Recollections

Papers: The Paper Studio

Gems: Studio G, Queen and Co

Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Pop Dots, Glossy Accents, Fiskar's Circle Cutter, Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Circles, Classic Scalloped Circles, Cuttlebug

From the Heart February Challenge

This is going to be a very short post.  I have been working my butt off today.  I made 15 cards in the last two days.  My fingers are tired.  I have been working to make sure my DT obligations are fulfilled before I leave for VA tomorrow.  I will blog all my cards when I get back, unless I get a chance to do some tomorrow.  Most of them are for next week and some for the week after, but I'm not sure when I will be back.

I will miss doing my challenges for the next couple of weeks, but I need to go visit with my Granny.  I will always have challenges but I won't always have her.  I'm sure y'all understand.

This card is for the From the Heart Progressive Monthly Freebie Challenge.  I love the Birdbrains. :)

I hope y'all have a great weekend and I will see y'all when I get back!!  God bless each and every one of you.

Sad News

Hello my faithful followers.  I have some sad news that I want to share with y'all.  My Granny, who raised me, is living out her last days.  She is in comfort care now and pretty much just existing. She can't eat, can't really move around, has an infection that the doctors cannot find, three bed sores and gangrene has set in on her remaining foot.  I am leaving for Virginia on Saturday to go see her.  I was able to speak with her on the phone this morning and let her know that I am coming and that I love her.  I'm not sure how much posting I will get done.  I am trying to catch up and get ahead on my design team cards so that I will not have to worry about them for a few weeks.  

I will be back as soon as possible here on my blog. Take care of yourselves and God bless y'all.

Clear It Out Blog Hop

Welcome, friends, to Clear It Out's 3rd Anniversary
Blog Hop.  We have a great line up for y'all today. Please take the time to visit each of the design team's blogs and see what they have created.

Each blog hop stop will have some prizes.  There are also prizes on the Clear It Out blog.



Our theme this week is Birthdays and our stash item is Bling.

We have two great sponsors for our hop.  First up, we have 


They are offering three (3) images for one random winner.

Secondly, we have


They have three (3) images for one random winner, also.

 Winners will be announced on the CIO blog next Tuesday.


Here is the card that I made using a Scribbles Designs image.

This is the Blog Hop List:

Barbara
Sujin
Emily---You are Here!! :)
Kathy
Jenni
Judith
Erin
Laura
Clear It Out


Like I said earlier, each person has something to give away on their blog.  For my prize, I have a surprise embellishment package.  What do you have to do to win you ask? Become a follower and leave a comment on this post and I will have my daughter pick a winner from the entries.  I will post the winner on my CIO blog post next Tuesday.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope y'all enjoy the hop and make sure to leave some love for all the design team.  Have a wonderful day and God bless.

Recipe:
Image: Scribbles Designs
Sentiment: Sizzix Die and Stamp set by Stephanie Barnard
Ink: Memento Bahama Blue, Versafine Black Onyx
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Sakura Glitter Clear Star Pen, BIC Marker
Cardstock: Recollections, GP
Papers: The Paper Studio
Bling: Queen and Co
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Pop Dots, The Paper Studio Wood Grain Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals, Banner die from Sizzix set


Challenges I would like to enter:
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge--#247 Recipe Challenge
Card Making Mamas--Stack It Up
Craftitude--#59 Music Themed (I used the song, "What Does the Fox Say" for my card)
Crazy 4 Challenges--#224 Inspired by Music (the song, "What Does the Fox Say?" inspired me)
Glitter and Sparkle--#73 Bright Funky Colors
Card Mania--Use a Sentiment
Incy Wincy--Birthdays
Love to Create--#104  Anything Goes

Just a Note

Hello friends.  I just wanted to post a little blurb to let y'all know that Kierstynne's card was spotlighted on Delicious Doodles last Friday.  She was so excited.  She's looking forward to creating more cards and entering more challenges.

If any of you know of a challenge blog that will allow junior design team members, please let me know. She's driving me nuts to be part of a design team like her mommy.

New Challenge at Art by Miran

Hello folks.  I have another card for y'all tonight. This one uses an image from Art by Miran.  You can find her art by clicking the link or by checking out her FB page here.

I made a center step card for this one.  If you would like to have this image, I think it's still available for free if you go to Miran's FB page and request it.  I made the flowers to coordinate with the papers.  

Thanks, guys, for always stopping in and leaving me some love.  I really appreciate the time y'all take out of your busy days to come see what I have been up to.  Have a great day and God bless.

Recipe:
Image: Art by Miran
Sentiment: Cardz TV
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tangelo
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, BIC Markers
Cardstock: Colorbok, GP, Recollections
Papers: Colorbok
Flowers: Handmade by me with a punch, Jolie's, Jo Ann's
Greenery: Sent to me by a friend
Gems:  Studio G
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, Ruler, X-acto Knife, ATG Gun, Pop dots, Hot Glue Gun, 

Challenges:
Ladybugs Crafts--Flowers Galore
Shopping Our Stash--#139 Make Your Own Embellishments
Inspired by Stamping--Monthly Challenge: Flowers
Penny's Challenges--#165 Lots of Layers
Crafty Girls--Anything Goes
Creative Fingers--#24 Anything Goes
Pinspirational Challenge--Anything Goes

New Paper A La Mode Challenge

Happy Saturday, friends.  Today is a busy day for me.  I've got tons of errands to run and my daughter is cashing in one of her Christmas coupons for lunch.  I made her a coupon book and gave it to her for Christmas.  There are coupons for lunches together, playdates at the park, game nights, snuggling and a movie.  Just different things so that she can pick when we spend time together.  We are together all day every day, but I figured this way, she would feel special being able to cash in her coupon and have Mommy's attention all to herself.

Our new challenge over at Paper A La Mode (must become a member of The Outlawz to participate) is "Flowers".  Our sponsor this week is Scrapbook Stamp Society and the prize is 2 images from Sherry's store.

The Design Team used Sherry's images and this is what I came up with:

This little cutie is called Sweet Marylou Bestie.  I have really gotten into making my own flowers.  I don't know how to make anything but roses, but I can make them in the colors, patterns or sizes I need them.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope to see some of y'all's entries over at Paper A La  Mode this week.  Have a great weekend and God bless.

Recipe:
Image: Scrapbook Stamp Society
Sentiment: Cards TV
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Sakura Glitter Pens, BIC Marker
Cardstock: SU, Colorbok
Paper: not sure--it's from my stash before I started keeping my paper pads together
Roses: handmade with a punch, (greenery from a friend)
Pearls: Queen and Co.
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Pop Dots, Hot Glue Gun, Spellbinders Classic Circles Large, Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Petite, EK Success 5 petal flower punch, 

Challenges:
Avenue 613--#59  Anything Goes
Besties--Bingo Challenge: Flowers, Ribbon, Pink
Crafting from the Heart--#7 Anything Goes/Use Flowers
Scrapbook Stamp Society--#35 Make Your Own Flowers
Papertake Weekly--Lovely Layers
CMC Copics Challenge--February Anything Goes
Kitty Bee Designs--#17 Red/Pink

QKR Stampede Challenge

Happy Friday folks.  Another weekend is upon us and mine is full already.  I hope y'all have some great plans for this weekend.

Since it's Friday, that means a new challenge at QKR Stampede.  Our challenge this week is  "Friends". We want to see your cards for those special people in your life this week. Remember, we now have 2 winners and the Top 5.

I used Peace Cat digi and Cat's Meow digi to make my card.  I didn't add any embellishments because I wanted to image and sentiment to shine.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope y'all will enter our challenge this week.  We would love to see what y'all create.  Have a great Friday and God bless.

Recipe:
Image: Peace Cat from QKR Stampede
Sentiment: Cat's Meow from QKR Stampede
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Sakura Glitter Pens, BIC Marker
Cardstock: Given to me by a friend
Papers: Recollections; Colorbok
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Pop Dots, Cuttlebug, Retro Circles Embossing Folders by Tim Holtz

Challenges:
Crafty Creations--#257  Keep it Simple
Fab N Funky--#204 Spots and Stripes (In the paper and stripes on the cat)
Crafty Girls--#12 Anything Goes

Dreams Really Do Come True

Hello my crafty friends.  I hope y'all are having a great day.  I'm just waiting for my hubby to get home from work, so I thought I would post my card for today. 

This little cutie is from Melissa over at Meljen's Challenges.  Isn't she a cute little ice skater?  The challenge for this week is Paper Piecing.  I paper pieced her dress, bow, cheeks and ear.   I also used a sketch from Friday Sketch to design this card.

Thanks for stopping in to take a gander at what I made today.  I hope y'all have a great night.  God bless.

Recipe:
Image:  Meljen's
Sentiment: Recollections
Ink: SU Primrose Pink
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Sakura Glitter Gel Pen in Clear Star
Cardstock: Colorbok, GP, DCWV Silver
Papers: Sent to me by a friend
Pearls: Queen and Co
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, X-acto Corner Rounder, Pop Dots

Challenges:
Meljens--#197 Love You to Pieces  (Paper Piecing)
Friday Sketch--#63
Card Makin' Mamas--#80 Make It Sparkle
Addicted to Stamps--#76 Pink and White
Creatalicious--#60 Pearls and Glitter

Sally Sunshine is at Digital Stamps 4 Joy

Guess what?  It's snowing again.  We woke up to the biggest snowflakes coming down I think I have ever seen.  We have about 18-20 inches on the ground already and who knows how much this storm is going to bring.   But, the good thing about today?

Sorry, I just couldn't resist.  I love that dang camel.

So, on to the real reason you guys are here.  Today starts the newest challenge at Digital Stamps 4 Joy. Challenge #86 is to use DIES or PUNCHES.  Our challenge this week comes to us from Charlene. Thanks Charlene, this is a great one!

I used Sally Sunshine to make my card.  Isn't she pretty?  She is designed by JenLee.  

You have two weeks, until March 4th to enter this challenge.  You don't have to use a DS4J image to enter, but to win a prize you must use one.  There are tons of wonderful images in the store.  You can enter up to 3 times and you have a chance to win images from the DS4J store.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I hope y'all have a wonderful Wednesday and God bless y'all.

Recipe:
Image: Sally Sunshine from JenLee at DS4J
Sentiment: A Piece of Heart
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol
Cardstock: Colorbok, GP
Papers: DCWV, MME
Buttons: Recollections
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Classic Circles Large Dies, X-Cuts Rectangle Dies, BIC Marker for faux stitching.

Challenges:
Milk Coffee--Girly
Created with Love--#76 Friends
Oldie but a Goodie--Buttons
Top Tip Tuesday--Stitching
Hiding in My Craft Room--#137  3 Designer Papers

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge

Happy Wednesday.  I hope all is well with everyone. Is it still snowing where you live?  I don't think we will ever see spring here in NEPA.

Today, being Wednesday, means a new challenge over at The Crafter's Cafe.  Our new theme is "Vintage/Shabby Chic.   This week, it's Team B's chance to show off some of their projects.  We have an amazing sponsor this week... Rick St. Dennis.  If y'all haven't worked with any of his images, boy are y'all missing out.  I LOVE his images.

I used "I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues" digi to make my project.

I decided not to make a card this week.  This is a 5x7 canvas.  I am going to give it to my MIL for her birthday later this month.  I just have to get a hanger for it.

When I do Rick's images, if they have a lot of detail in them, which most of them do, I print out the image in a 8x10 size.  I then color it, scan it into the computer and print it out at the size I need.  I add my glitter after I print it out in the correct size.  I'm left with the original large colored images, but I can save them in a folder in my desk and if I want to use that image again, I just rescan it into the computer.  I can also frame them and hang them in my craft room.  You can do this with any image that has a lot of detail and you want to make sure you get all the little details that are hard to see. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'm sure I will have more for y'all later today.  Have a wonderful Wednesday and God bless.

Recipe:
Image: Rick St. Dennis
Sentiment: Annie's Little Footprints (Walt Disney)
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, BIC Markers, Sakura Glitter Gel Pens
Cardstock: Hunter Green (given to me by a friend)
Paper: DCWV
Rose Trim: The Paper Studio
Pearl Trim: Jo Ann's
Pearls: Michael's
Roses: Handmade with a punch
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Scotch Quick Dry Glue, Glossy Accents, Hot Glue, Pop Dots, 5 Petal Flower Punch-EK Success (Large and Medium), X-Cuts Scalloped Rectangle Dies, Cuttlebug

Friends Forever

OK, friends.  This is my last post for this evening.  I truly appreciate y'all for hanging in there with me.

My last card uses an image from The East Wind.  I received this image as a freebie for signing up for the newsletter.  They also have a Facebook page.

I think Unky's images are fantastic.  I'm so glad that she has a store, I want more of these images.

Thanks so much for hanging with me while I posted these cards tonight.  I'm going to sign off, get me some dinner and relax.

Recipe:
Image: The East Wind Digi
Sentiment: given to me by a friend
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, BIC Markers
Cardstock: Colorbok, Recollections, Darice, GP
Paper: Colorbok
Flower: Made by a friend
Gems: Studio G and Queen and Co
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Cutterbee Scissors, Glue Dot, Pop Dot, Cuttlebug, D'vine Swirls EF, Swiss Dot EF, Papillion EF

Challenges:
MFP Color Challenge--Red, Pink and Purple
Craft Your Passion--Girly Girl
Ooh La La Creations--#150  Fashionista
Through the Purple Haze--#29  Embossing
Crafty Sentiments--Anything Goes
Fantastic Tuesday--Happy and Bright
Shopping Our Stash--#139  Make Your Own Embellishments (Flower and Banner)
Deconstructed Sketches--#138
Cuttlebug Mania--Let's Feel It...add texture

Thinking of You

I'm back with another card tonight.  I appreciate y'all hang in there with me.  I have one more to post and then I am done for the evening.

I'm not real good with CAS cards.  I have a hard time making them look right.  I think there is alot left to be desired on this card.  I used a SU stamp set to make this triple stamping card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I have one more for y'all tonight and then I am done for the evening.  Have a great night and God bless.

Recipe:
Images: Stampin' Up
Inks: SU Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Gina K Heavy Weight Ivory
Embellishments: From a friend
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, X-ron Tape Runner

Challenges:
CASe this Sketch--#64 Sketch

Happy Birthday, Hotrod!

Hello there.  I hope y'all are having a good day. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  I have three cards so far to blog, so stay tuned. :)

The first one uses a Delicious Doodles image.

I love this '57 that Teri drew.  I remember seeing pictures that my Grandmother had of her car and it looked just like this one.  

I truly appreciate you guys!  I love reading all the comments y'all leave for me.  It makes me feel really good when I read your comments and they definitely boost my confidence.  Have a wonderful day and God bless.

Recipe:
Image: Teri Sherman at Delicious Doodles
Sentiment: Handwritten by me
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Sakura Glitter Pens, Metallic Silver Pen
Cardstock: Darice, Recollections
Papers: MME
Embellishments: Given to me by a friend
Gems: The Paper Studio
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Fiskar's Circle Cutter and Template, Cutterbee Scissors, Pop Dots, Black Sharpie Marker (For outlining), Zig Black Pen


Challenges:
Aud Sentiments--Bingo Challenge--I used Texture (Glitter), Die Cuts, Three Word Sentiment
Cardabilities--Sketch #93
A Gem of a Challenge--#113 Spots and Stripes
A Little Bit Crafty--Man Up
Try It on Tuesday--Handwritten Sentiments

Tuesday Challenge with Clear It Out

Happy Tuesday, friends.  I hope y'all enjoyed your day off yesterday if you had it off.  I enjoyed Kierstynne not having school. :)  That means I didn't have school.

Today starts a new challenge at Clear It Out.  We had some fantabulous entries last week for our Valentine's/Love with flowers challenge.  Make sure to hop over to the blog and see if you are a winner.

Our sponsor this week is Digi Darla.  Our theme: Color Challenge--Use Red.  Your stash item(s)--red things.  Pretty simple this week, right?

This bike would definitely be a big wish for alot of people, myself included.  I could see my riding a Harley like this..

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope y'all will join our challenge at CIO.  Have a wonderful day and God bless y'all.

Recipe:
Image: Digi Darla
Sentiment: Digi Darla
Coloring Medium: Sakura Glitter Pens, Silver Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Silver Metallic Pen
Cardstock: Darice, GP
Papers: DCWV
Ribbon: Michael's 
Gems: Queen and Co
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Pop Dots, X-Cuts Rectangle Scalloped Dies