Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 97

Welcome back to another fabulous sketch with Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.

This weeks sketch...it's "YOUR PICK" Make it fancy, clean and simple, or somewhere in-between. Remember to click on the sneak peek button on the side bar for the following weeks sketch each Friday.

"YOUR CHOICE"

  Enter one style or both this week.

Just have fun and come play with us :)

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Our MMSC96 Gold Star Award goes to...
#Gro Tjeltveit

 Our Remarkables Awards this week go to...
#11 Karen Wallace
#30 Brenda K

Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)

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*Our MMSC97 weekly Bonus sponsor is.....

http://priscillastyles-store.blogspot.com/The MMSC97 Weekly Bonus winner will win a 
$20 Gift Voucher redeemable for any digi images in the "priscillastyles" Store
Stop by and check out all the new images!!
 

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**Our March Monthly sponsor is....

http://www.lindystampgang.com/

 Click HERE to see this fantastic Month end Prize

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Here is this week's Sketch and MY Design Team Creation:

I chose to use the Victorian Rose Fan digi from "Priscillastyles" images.

I printed my image several times on some floral papers and paper pieced together. I accented with some fine lace and colored in some of the flowers with Lindy's stamp gang magical mica powders with my water brush. I stamped the rolled papers with my Prima notary stamp and embossed using Lindy's stamp gang two-toned embossing powder. The thank you banner was created in Photoshop.

I used wild orchid crafts roses and the Far East papers as my background. the dangle from the large trellis rose is a few random beads from my stash. 

Head on over to the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge as the DT created some gorgeous cards this week.

Thanks for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day.

Sugar Creek Hollow with stitches

Welcome back Friends for my card share with Sensation Saturday with Sugar Creek Hollow. This is our final event for the 1 year celebration and our weekly challenge of stitching.

If you have not stopped over at the Sugar Creek Hollow blog you need to stop by. This week we have a special treat of "name that image".

This week we want your help in naming this image before it goes into the Sugar Creek Hollow store.  Please leave a comment on the challenge blog with your suggestion.  Tracy, the owner of Sugar Creek Hollow will choose the name she thinks best suits the image.  If more than one person suggests the winning name, their names will go into a random draw.  The person with the winning name will receive this stamp as their prize.  You have until midnight EST on April 1st to leave your comment and the winner will be announced on April 2nd.

For my challenge card I used the Easter Wishes image.

Using the Bo Bunny Gabrielle papers I stitched my base in a double wonky stitch. Trying not to be very straight to give another creative element. I accented the image which I printed on design paper with some of my favorite wild orchid craft flowers and a handmade stitched crinkle ribbon flower with a vintage button. A little bit of liquid pearls on my image was all I needed. I also stitched on some loopy lace at the top of a sticker border strip that came with the paper collection.

The winner of my blog candy from last weeks post is......

Renee please contact me with your mailing address and I will mail out your surprise blog candy!

Thanks for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 96

Hello Blog Friends! Happy Tuesday! Welcome back to a New challenge week with Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge!

Check out that butterfly! How gorgeous! I could not have created my card without this incredible "Priscillastyles" digital image. Yes I just received my New released Bo Bunny Gabrielle papers but WOW! "Priscillastyles " digital butterfly was perfect!

This weeks sketch...it's "YOUR PICK" Make it fancy, clean and simple, or somewhere in-between. Remember to click on the sneak peek button on the side bar for the following weeks sketch each Friday.

"YOUR CHOICE"

  Enter one style or both this week.

Just have fun and come play with us :)

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Our MMSC95 Gold Star Award goes to...
#25 Brenda K
Our Remarkables Awards this week go to...
#14 Laila
#15 Debbles Dabbles
#17 Julia

Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)

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*Our MMSC96 weekly Bonus sponsor is.....

http://www.pizzazzaplenty.blogspot.com/Pizzazz Aplenty began with only a bit of bling and some ribbon, but over the past few months, we've added so much more. . . from cardstock to cellophane bags, as well as a variety of embellishments for your cardmaking or scrapbooking projects. , ,  stick pins, brads, buttons, cords, twines, laces, lots of ribbon, and over 20 choices of colors in our flatback pearls and rhinestones.   Our two newest additions to the inventory are The Best Glue Ever, and the Embellie Gellie - tools to make your crafting sooo much easier. Please stop by and take a look at our store: Pizzazz Aplenty
Remember, there's no such thing, as too much bling!
~Judy~ 

Here is the list of items:
1 package each of 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm White Flatback Pearls
1 package each of 2mm, 3mm, 4mm Dark Chocolate Flatback Pearls
1 package each of 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm Gold Flatback Rhinestones
1 package each of 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm Purple Flatback Rhinestones
1 package (10 yards) Black & White Baker's Twine
1 package (10 yards) Chocolate Toffee Metallic Dream String
1 roll (5 yards) 1/4" Sage Grosgrain Ribbon
1 package (25) Gold Dragonfly Brads
1 package (40) 5mm Bubble Pearls (rainbow colors)
1 package (20) 2" Dark Green Skeleton Leaves
1 package (1) Gel PickerThank you so much for your very generous prize Judy :)

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**Our March Monthly sponsor is....

http://www.lindystampgang.com/

 Click HERE to see this fantastic Month end Prize

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Here is this week's Sketch and my Design Team Creation:

I did rotate the sketch 90* to the left. But wow what fun did I have! Not only did I have the pleasure to work with an amazing sketch I was able to use the new released paper line by Bo Bunny called Gabrielle. I had such fun complimenting this paper with "Priscillastyles" digital image Butterfly set! I printed my image on a thin sheet of transparency and embossed with Lindy's stamp gang Queen Sheba Silver embossing powder. I tried to fill in my image with a few colors of Lindy's stamp gang Starburst stains but lacked the knowledge to make it work for me. (that's a post in-itself) Once dried I added some Ranger liquid pearl and distress stickles to get my desired look.

I chose to accent my image with embellishments from the paper collection and Pizzazz Aplenty assorted embellishments. I used the 2mm clear rhinestone flat back bling to give my butterfly a flight trail, and the smaller butterflies the 2mm dark chocolate flat back pearls. ( oh am I in love with these pearls) I adorned with some Wild Orchid craft roses and a handmade stick-pin. Here is a look at the 3-D effect the card has.

I covered the design on the paper with diamond glaze to give it a defining effect and a little added "pop". I had so much fun working with this sketch, paper, embellishment and digital elements it will be hard to send off to a friend or loved one!

Be sure to check out All my Design team sisters creations at Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge as they are so amazing! I'm so lucky to be with these girls I'm Honored!

Thanks for stopping by Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Sugar Creek Hollow Blog Hop and Weekly Challenge

Welcome Back to another fabulous Sensational Saturday with Sugar Creek Hollow.

Todays SCH posts are Jam Packed full of great inspiration and a first hand look at the New images just released by Sugar Creek Hollow.

My image is one of the Flower of the Month series images. Wow these images are just fabulous.

Today, in addition to announcing the weekly challenge of ANYTHING GOES, we are having a blog hop at Sugar Creek Hollow as part of our first anniversary celebrations. All the designers have a giveaway for a winner chosen randomly from the people who leave comments on their blogs. There will be a grand prize winner chosen from the people who leave a comment on the Sugar Creek Hollow challenge blog.

The blog hop will run in conjunction with the challenge from 8:00 am EST on Saturday, March 19^th to 12 midnight EST on Friday, March 25^th. Comments left after the deadline will not be included in any of the draws. Winners will be announced on each blog and the challenge blog on March 26^th.

Tracy, the wonderful and generous owner of Sugar Creek Hollow has a freebie for you to pick up for one week only when you go to the challenge blog during the blog hop.

To be eligible for my giveaway you must leave me a comment. Don’t forget to leave a contact email in case you are the winner on my blog.

Hopefully you have arrived here from Darlene’s blog but if you are lost, here is the order of the blog hop. If you Stumbled upon the blog starting with me you can find the beginning here.

Tracy

Heide

Sharon

Cec 

Darlene

Dawn (you are here)

Donna

Marsha

Mary

Nancy

Renee

Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge Blog

We look forward to hearing your comments and to seeing your creation entered into our challenge. Your next stop is Donna’s blog.

But before you go let me remind you SCH has the Anniversary blog candy open till March 31st. If you have not checked it out you can find your way over there by clicking the photo on the top of my sidebar or just click HERE.

Thanks for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 95

Hello My Blog Friends! Wow what I week It's been. I think Spring has finally decided to peek out of the snow drifts here in Wyoming as everything is finally melting off and boy what a muddy mess it makes. I have been fighting a nasty bug with the kids this past week. The 3 girls have all been sick and the littles still running a slight fever Monday morning. 
On to better Things! WooHoo today is Tuesday and the start of a new Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.

Check out that Digi! Who doesn't love Roses!

ALSO>>>>>>>>>

I just wanted to share with you a drawing contest going on over on CDAC. 

This is a fun way to get those creative drawing juices flowing. They have two categories for this fun activity and there are two more weeks to enter. If you are a selling artists or a non-selling artist you can enter up to three digi creations. 

The prizes are really fun too!! 

Come check it out!! 

 
This weeks sketch...it's "YOUR PICK" Make it fancy, clean and simple, or somewhere in-between. Remember to click on the sneak peek button on the side bar for the following weeks sketch each Friday.

"YOUR CHOICE"

  Enter one style or both this week.

Just have fun and come play with us :)

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Our MMSC94 Gold Star Award goes to...
MMM #1 An

Our Remarkables Awards this week go to...
#3 Brenda K
#9 Valerie Mitchell
#21 Wenche WTE

Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)

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*Our MMSC95 weekly Bonus sponsor is.....

www.deedeesdigis.com  

Deedee's Digis offers an exclusive line of wholesome digital "stamps." Most of our sets include greetings, because we know how frustrating it can be to try to find just the "right" greeting after you've got your perfect image all colored up! We are a Christ-centered company, and you will find that many of our sets include KJV Scripture verses. We feel very blessed to be part of such a talented community of paper crafters!

Prize Details: Small Hexagon Organizer by Scrap Paper Scissors; 1 "Arch Lattice" border punch by Martha Stewart; 4 yards Boutique Fleur lace embellishments; 6 piece Boutique Fleur floral embellishments; 6 piece Boutique Fleur butterfly embellishments; 36 piece Glitter Adhesive Flourishes by Recollections; 3 packages Dimensional gem & swirl stickers by Recollections; 1 package stick-on half pearls by Recollections Plus A $10 Gift Voucher

Thank you so much Deedee..this is an great Weekly Prize!

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**Our March Monthly sponsor is....

http://www.lindystampgang.com/

 Click HERE to see this fantastic Month end Prize

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Here is this week's Sketch and My Design Team Creation:

I carried the sketch to the final view of my card!

The image I chose for this card is the Long stemmed thoughts by Deedee's Digis.....

I accented with some handmade vines using floral tape and Wild Orchid Craft leaves and tiny rose-buds. The 2 largest white flowers are Prima with the diamond dust on them. I'm not sure about you but I get really impatient when all the Glitter or glass fragments fall off. Not really sure the look is worth it. I added some additional Wild orchid Craft small rose buds for accenting. I used prima say it in pearls and crystal swirls. The lace is from my stash and just seemed to fit perfect.

Ok Now off to see all the other Gorgeous cards by the Midnight Madness Design team. I can't wait to see what all you wonderful craft ladies Create.

Thanks for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Sugar Creek Hollow Sensational Saturday Handmade flowers challenge

Welcome Back to another Fabulous Sensation Saturday with my Sugar Creek Hollow Card.

This week is a fun challenge as I like to make handmade flowers.

I created a tiny rosebud by recycling some packing paper I received in a package. I used a tiny 5 petal punch by making memories. After I punched my flowers I spritz with wheatfield glimmer mist and let the petals dry. Starting from the center I used small dots of Scotch quick dry and my tweezers to form a center and just curled up the petals and glued where I needed. Once the glue dried I spritz with some Lindy stamp gang spray in delphinium turquoise.  The middle flower I did a running stitch along some lace and pulled tight to create a round pleated base. The top embellishments are a recollections petal and metal brad. The largest flower is a metal filigree adorned with a crystal flower center that I found in my stash. 

The Sugar Creek Hollow Image I used was the Vintage balloon. I simply printed on my design paper of choice and cut out and pieced together.  I accented with some laces and bling out of my stash.

The Top Right corner I rolled back the paper to create a curl and filled the space with an accenting piece of paper and a lace flower I simple cut out of a fabric piece.

Don't forget this month is Sugar Creek Hollow's 1st anniversary and you could still win some blog candy by following the directions HERE!


Thanks For stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day!

MMSC94

Welcome back Blog Friends! Today is Tuesday so you know what that means a New week for Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.

  This weeks sketch...it's "YOUR PICK" Make it fancy, clean and simple, or somewhere in-between. Remember to click on the sneak peek button on the side bar for the following weeks sketch each Friday.

"YOUR CHOICE"

  Enter one style or both this week.

Just have fun and come play with us :)

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Our MMSC93 Gold Star Award goes to...

#5 Julie Warner

Our Remarkables Awards this week go to...
#2 Debbles Dabbles
#38 Nana Vic
#40 Sandee
#43 Artesiana

Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)

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*Our MMSC94 weekly Bonus sponsor is.....

http://www.whimsiedoodles.com

Whimsie Doodles is so excited to be sponsoring the new challenge! In March of 2009 Melyssa Connolly, artist and owner, began turning her whimsical hand-drawn images into digital files for sale online. Whimsie Doodles' digital stamp line features images that range from cute little boys and girls, to punny stuff, and everything in-between. We enjoy sharing lots of samples on our company blog , were we also post weekly challenges and tutorials.

Special Discount Offer:

A special offer for MMSC Fans - use the discount code MM10 at the Whimsie Doodles online store and receive 10% off your next order! Code expires 30 days from today*.

Brand NEW Whimsie Doodles Baby Joy Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp Set - Retail Value of $20
Thank you so much Whimsie Doodles for your wonderful offer and prize.

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**Our March Monthly sponsor is....

http://www.lindystampgang.com/

 Click HERE to see this fantastic Month end Prize

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Here is how I used this week's Sketch and my Design Team Creation:

The project is a 7x7 chipboard mini album page. I used Webster's pages Wonderfall collection papers. Lots of fussy cutting. I accented the papers and some of the flowers by painting some Lindy's stamp gang Tibetan Poppy Teal starburst stain .

The Image I chose was SwingLeah from Whimsie Doodles.

A few close-ups on the image and the photo pull-out tag with my youngest daughter's picture.

One of the Greatest joys of staying at home with my girls is it allows me time to do crafts but it's even better when my daughter creates with me. Here is a picture of Her card she made with the SwingLeah Image and the MMSC94 Sketch.

My daughter is 3 1/2 and she has gotten so good All I have to do is put a glue dot on the back and she puts it where she wants. She mimics most of what I do and catches on quick. I still have to put the image on straight for her but that's about it. She has her own drawer of goodies and picks out her own stuff.

Be sure to check out all the other fabulous Design team cards this week over at Priscilla's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.

Thanks for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day.

Sugar Creek Hollow Sensational Saturday Sketch Challenge

Welcome Back to another Sensation Saturday card share with Sugar Creek Hollow. This week we have a fun sketch challenge. 

Also...... This week Sugar Creek Hollow has it's first guest designer joining the team.

Welcome Darlene and a link to her blog is HERE.

All Month Long Sugar Creek Hollow will be Celebrating it's 1st Anniversary. Tracy has put together a lovely package of blog candy that could be yours so just head to the Sugar Creek Hollow challenge blog and follow the instructions. The Winner will be chosen on March 31st.

My Card share for the week:

The image I used is one of the Insect tile images. It comes as a set with the Bee tile and a Butterfly tile. I printed the image twice once on my cardstock and once on transparency and cut the wings out to give dimension. I accented with lot of stickles and diamond glaze.
Keeping it simple as I have a Busy weekend with my Eldest Celebrating Her 15th Birthday.

Thanks for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty day!

catching up on 12x12 layouts!

I've been trying to catch up on my personal 12x12 album layouts which is funny because that is how I started crafting and now that seems to be my back burner projects!

I created this layout using my son's 3rd grade Fall school picture using the Webster's pages WonderFall Collection.

I know I know I've already gotten flac from my son because I created his older sisters page 3 months ago. But in my defense creating personal layouts for 4 kids and also trying to learn and grow in new medias and craft I kinda get side-tracked. I do love my Design team creations but my true passion is looking at my greatest creation - - - -my children. My children are the most beautiful thing I will ever create and keeping up on their growth is immense. This year my goal is to go back to my roots and create for me or their future. I have met so many amazing crafter's on the web but in reality how many will stop by for a cup of coffee to look at my work????? I say this in the most kind way I can! I just need to take a step back and create for me and my memories! 

Here are a few favorite elements of this layout:

I accented this Owl and books with several distress stickles and inks. This is a paper piece cut from the pattern paper of Webster's pages WonderFall collection.

The bike is a stamp from the TPC Studio Grandma's attic clear stamp collection. I accented with 2 Tim Holtz gears for my wheels and diamond glaze to give the bike more depth.

I hope you enjoyed looking at my art and.......

Have a Happy crafty Day!