Phindy's Place Challenge #22

This is the card I made for the Phindy's Place Challenge #22 - Go Green. 

When I colored and paper pieced the adorable Phindy image, I had every intention of using a green piece of card stock for the background since there is green in her dress, but in the end it jut didn't look right to me. So that's why there is only a small bit of green in my "Go Green" entry.

I added tulle to the bottom of her dress, but it's light pink so
it's hard to see

Karen's Doodles Challenge #28

It's been quite a few months since my last post. Things have been very busy lately...

I was excited that I actually found some time to complete a card for Karen's Doodles Challenge #28. The challenge was to create a Criss Cross card. I used Karen's "Flowers for Mum" image.

Criss Cross Card

Card and insert

Close up of insert

Karen's Doodles Kids Challenge #2

My children were so excited when I told them there was a card challenge for kids. Matthew is 6 years old and Lauren is 3. I showed them how to read the sketch and then they both sat down and worked until their card was complete.

They were proud of their finished cards and decided to pose as 'card people'.

Close-up of Matthew's finished card:

Close-up of Lauren's finished card:

"Howdy"

I'm excited to be participating in my first card challenge. The challenge, "Fancy Folds", was to create a card that was something other than just a plain rectangle or square using a Karen's Doodles digital stamp. The stamp I chose is called "Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy". If you love digital stamps, go check out her blog, Karen's Doodles. I love every single one of her stamps. I can guarantee you won't be able to leave without purchasing at least one. The card style I chose is called "Joy Fold". A tutorial can be found over at Splitcoast Stampers.



I am pleased with the finished result, however, it is completely different from my original plan. After I finished coloring the lil' cowboy I stepped away from the table only to return and find my finished image in the hands of my 3 year old daughter, Lauren, who was also holding my paper cutter. And yes, she had already used it! Luckily, I was able still able to use the lil' guy, by cutting him out completely. Whew!


Above: Close-up of image and his sparkly new badge


Above: A view from the top


Above: Inside view


Supplies used:

Karen's Doodles Digital Stamps
DCWV All About Boys Stack
Stickles Gold
Prismacolor Pencils
Brads

Thank you for stopping by and taking a look! Please feel free to post a comment.

Lots of cards to share

I've always loved to color and now that I've found digital stamps I may never get anything else done other than cards. On a positive note, I guess I will have some pretty happy friends!

My desktop computer broke about a month ago so I haven't been able to upload any pictures so I have a lot of cards to share with you all today.

"Keep Looking Up"


Digital Stamp: Mo's Digital Pencil



"Hello Friend"


Digital Stamp: Mo's Digital Pencil



"Missing You"


Digital Stamp: Mo's Digital Pencil



"You Make Me Smile"


Digital Stamp: Phindy's Place



"Sending Love"


Digital Stamp: Phindy's Place



"Looking Forward to Growing Old with You"


Digital Stamp: Mo's Digital Pencil



"Happy Easter"


Digital Stamp: Phindy's Place

A close up view...

A card for a very special friend

I wanted to make a card for one of my dear friends who just got an internship for her doctorate degree. I figured what could be more perfect than this digital stamp from Digital Pencil Too. I had so much fun working on this card and using so many bright colors. I used Prismacolor pencils to color the image and Gamsol for blending. If you have any questions about this card just send me a message. Hope you are having a great day!

I'm giving it a go

Here I am...one of the few who are just now jumping on the blog wagon. My dislike for writing is what has kept me away for this long, but this is a new year and time for changes. Starting this blog will push me to write, give me a way share with my family and friends, and leave me with a way to look back on the past happenings in my life. I'm looking forward to this change and I'm hoping I can keep it up. Happy 2010!!