Christmas

 Hi hi :)

Quicky tonight.  Working on a ton of Christmas cards for our up and coming craft show in November and here's one of them.  Hope you like :)

 

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Through The Craft Room Door: Anything Goes

Created With Love: Christmas

OLLCB: Santa

 Stamp And Create: Winter Wonderland

Totally Stampalicious: Anything Goes

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My Recipe:

A7

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned Paper: DCWV

Stamp: Recollections, Hero Arts

Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers

Other: Rhinestones

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Enjoy your Evening!

Baby Boy

 Good morning folks :)

I hope it's a good morning for ya'll cause I am a sick sniffling mess!  I don't know why my body even bothers to try and fight it.  I'm ALWAYS going to catch it.  I'd sooner suffer with the rest of the family than have everyone better and me lagging for another week!  I think colds are like mob bosses; you can tell yourself they let you off the hook for payment buuut we all know they'll be back....and collecting interest!  

I won't go down without fighting though.  Inky Gardens (offical name :)) will most likely be doing another craft show this coming November soooo, as long as my fingers aren't suffering from excessive snot,   I WILL NOT SUCCUMB!  

Fairly simple baby card.  Inside is done as well :)

 

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Papertake Weekly: Things that make you go Awwww

Bearly-Mine: Anything Goes

Love To Create: Ribbon or Twine

The Crazy Challenge: Seeing Spots

The Cutie Pie Challenge: No Flowers

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My Recipe:

A7

Cardstock: Staples, Recollection

Patterned Paper: K & CO

Stamps: Fiskars, YNS

Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers

Other: Twine

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Enjoy!

Sweet Birthday

Sooooo incredibly tired tonight! My little Emma turned 4 on Wednesday and were doing the party on Saturday so the house has been turned upside down! I. Am. Aching. 

 

Trying to get some girlie cards added to the stock. Had this image colored ages ago. Finally found the time to put it to use :) 

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Challenges I'd like to enter:

Crafting For All Seasons: Stitching

Crafts And Me: Birthdays

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Perfect Sentiments: Anything Goes (Has to have sentiment)

City Crafter: Bake Sale

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My Recipe: 

5x7 

Cardstock: Recollections 

Patterned Paper: K & CO Stamps: MFT 

Image: Bugaboo (Freebie) 

Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers 

Other: Glossy Accents, Glitter Ritz, Felt, Stitching

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Be back with pics of the partaaaaayyy :))

Birthday Girl

Good evening :)

I'm watching the season premiere of Desperate Housewives and truly enjoying the peacefulness in the home. Aaaaaaannnnd breathe......

Oh so nice.

Another Birthday card put together with a Some Odd Girl image I colored in prior :) I kept the inside blank. You never know what age people are shopping for.



Challenges I'd like to enter:

Paper Sundaes: Anything Goes
The Squirrel And The Fox: Anything Goes
2 Sisters Challenge Blog: Gingham Or Plaid
Crafty Ribbons Challenge: Anything Goes

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My Recipe:
i craft Scallop Circle Card
Cardstock: Recollections
Image: Some Odd Girl
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Stamps: Flower (Hero Arts), Dollar Stamps
Other: Ribbon (Offray), Journal Tag (K&CO)
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Night all.... I'm pooped!

Fabulous Birthday

Happy Weekend :)

I have been neglecting the blog lately :( With summer over, and the yearly bazaar coming up, crafting goodness it at it's best! Loads of stuff to post!

I had some left over images that I colored a while back and finally put them to use. Some Odd Girl and some of the cutest, oddest the girls ;)






Entering the following challenges:

Ellephantastic: Here Come The Girls
Stamp Scrap And Doodle: Birthday Creation
Totally Gorjuss: Nothing Square
Wee Memories: No Patterned Paper

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My Recipe:
Circle Scallop Card (i Craft)
Cardstock: Recollections
Image: Some Odd Girl
Coloring: Prisma Premere Markers
Flowers: Prima, Recollections
Journal Tag: K & CO
Other: Sentiment (Dollar Stamp), Dew Drops (Recollections)

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More Post's to come :)

Dinner Anyone?

Happy Monday :)

So far, spring has been super duper! The weather has been cooperating and I LOVE IT!

Keeping on the happy train, Kaboodle Doodles had another wonderful challenge for you :)
This week we want to see FOOD AND/OR DRINK on your creations. Our sponsor this week is the awesome Meljens Designs. The winner (chosen at random) will receive 4 images!



Entering the following challenges:

Stampin' Sisters in Christ: Something With Doodling
Just Add Ink: Wants to see Coloring
Southern Girls: Anything Goes

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My Recipe:
A2
Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: K & CO
Image: Meljens Designs
Stamps: Inkadinkado (Alphas)
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Other: Ric Rac, Doodling
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Enjoy your Monday!

Mystical Creatures

It's Monday!

And Every Monday you can count on a brand new challenge over at Kaboodle Doodles and this week is no different :)

This week we want to see some MYSTICAL/CREATURES. Fairies, Elves....anything that comes into your dreams at night ;)
Our sponsor this week is Whoopsi Daisy. Whoopsi Daisy has kindly offered us some images to play with. The winner (chosen at random) will receive 2 sheets/8 images of Whoopsi Daisy Images!



Entering the following challenges:

Mark's Finest Papers: 3D Flowers
One Stop Craft: Texture
Crafty Catz: Lots of Circles
Charisma Cardz: Something That Flies

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My Recipe:
5 1/2 x 5 1/2
Cardstock: Bazzil BP
Patterned Paper: K & CO
Image: Whoopsi Daisy
Cuttlebug: Sizzix (polkadot, diamonds)
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Stamp: Studio G
Flowers: Prima, Recollections
Punch: Martha Stewart
Other: Fiskars Circle Cutter, Glitter Star
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Enjoy your day :)

Show Your Colors

Happy Monday Everyone :)

Today over at Kaboodle Doodles we have another yummy challenge! This week we want you to show us USE YOUR COUNTRY'S FLAG COLORS. Now like many people, I was born to immigrant parents but born in the great white north. My Father and Mother were both born in Portugal and arrived here in Ontario in the 60's. So MY country is Canada :) Canada's colors are as basic as they come! White and Red. How simple and yet diverse a card can potentially be :)

Our sponsor this week is the wonderful Paper Shelter. The winner (chosen at random) will receive a $10 Gift Voucher to spend at their store! I used their Teddy Bear Picking Flowers Digi.


Entering the following challenges:

2 Sisters: Anything Goes
Secret Crafter: Clean and Simple
Stamp Something: Use A Sentiment

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My Recipe:
A2
Cardstock: Recollections
Stamps: Recollections Clings, Hero Arts
Image: The Paper Shelter (Teddy Bear Picking Flowers)
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Other: Sakura White Gel Pen, Glossy Accents
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What shall I do today?......................

Paper Romance Challenge #52 - Distressing

Hi all!

The summer months are around the corner and the DT and I will be taking a little break from the Paper Romance challenges. We will remain hosting challenges until June 30th so plenty of time to play along! An exact date of the return had not been decided yet but we will definitely keep you all posted as info arrives.

Also, the one and only Amy, will be having a SUMMER STAMP BLOWOUT SALE! Again, details will be posted as soon as we get them. Keeping check the Paper Romance Blog HERE and Store HERE or the DT's blogs for updates :)

Okay so on to the challenge! This week we want to see DISTRESSING. Destroy to your hearts content ;-D I love how something that is worn is beautiful. Imperfections are a wonderment :)

For this card I used Popcorn The Bear Golf........










Entering the following Challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky: Cute And Cuddly
The Sisterhood Of Crafters: Use Buttons
Creative Card Crew: Anything Goes
My Partner In Crafting Crime: String, Jute, Twine

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My Recipe:
5 1/2 x 5 1/2
Cardstock: Bazzil SP
Stamp: Popcorn The Bear Golf
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Other: Text Page, Ribbon, Buttons, String, Staples
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It looks like a laundry day.....it's raining again :( Hope your day is more exciting..............

Tic Tac Toe

Hello Monday!

Well the nice weather here was short lived :(
We have had rain for 3 days now and it looks like more to come. Boo.

On a happier note, it's another Kaboodle Doodles Day! This week we have a TIC TAC TOE recipe for ya. Here is the board:


I chose DIGI DIECUT/PUNCH GLITTER. I used an adorable image from our sponsor Digital Delights. This weeks winner (chosen at random) will receive a $10 Voucher to Digital Delights.





Entering the following challenges:

Corrosive Challenge: Birthdays
Creative Cowgirls: Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes: Birthdays

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My Recipe:
A2
Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: K & CO
Image: Digital Delights
Stamps: Discount Stamp
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Diecuts/Punches: Fiskars (Circle Cutter, Threading Water Punch)
Other: Glitter Ritz, Glossy Accents, Fabric Pearl
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Enjoy the challenge :)

Lots Of Layers

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a delightful Mother's Day yesterday :) Mine was lovely. Went to visit my Grandmother and as always, a beautiful visit. Also went to see the MIL and some friends before bed so a great day overall :)

Sooooo ready to start a new week with a yummy new Kaboodle Doodles challenge? This week we want to see LOTS OF LAYERS. Now, everyone sees this differently so here is my take. This week's sponsor is Stamp Fairy. This weeks winner (chosen at random) will receive some of there awesome digi's! For this card I layered it up by framing all my DP and adding some blocking.



Some challenges I'd like to enter:

Scrappy Frogs: Anything Goes
Shannon's Sentiments: Get Well
Stamp Something: Use A Digi

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My Recipe:

A2
Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: Scraps
Image: Stamp Fairy
Stamps: Hero Arts
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Punch: EK Success
Other: Divine Twine, Button

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Well the weekend's weather was unbelievable and the rest of the week just gets better so HIP HIP HOORAY FOR SPRING!!! Ciao for now :)

emBellies

It's a Kaboodle Doodles day!! Today over at KD this week, we want to see some "B" EMBELLISHMENTS. Brads, Bling, buttons, bows, and on and on and on........
So fun right? Our sponsor this week is the awesome Di's Digis. Di's Digi's generously gave us some images to work with and I chose the super adorable Cherry Cake. Added a Brad, a Bow :)

The winner (Chosen at random) will receive 5 images from Di's Digi's! Oh me oh my! That's alot of love right there!









Challenges I'd like to enter:

Crafts 4 Eternity: Anything Goes
Paper Cutz: Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes
Art Impressions Stamps: Use an Animal

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My Recipe:
5 1/2 x 5 1/2
Cardstock: Bazzil BP
Patterned Paper: K & CO
Images: Cherry Cake
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Stamps: Fiskars (Sentiment)
Other: Ribbon, Brad, SU! Scallop Punch
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Happy Crafting!

Summer Anyone?

Hi hi :)

It's again, a gloomy day here. The weekend looks promising but yesterday we were expecting SEVERE storms and nothing came....nothing! TRUST NO ONE!! LOL

On the brighter side of things, Paper Romance wants to see some SUMMER! Bring it on! Were looking for something, ANYTHING that screams brightness and heat. The winner (chosen at random) will be entered into the monthly prize of a $10 Gift Certificate to The Paper Romance Store.
For this card I used a beautiful scene from High Hopes called Spring Birdhouse Garden.




I'd Like to enter the following Challenges:

Party Time Tuesdays: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
Lawnscaping: Critters

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My Recipe:
A7
Cardstock: Staples
Patterned Paper: S.E.I
Stamps: Spring Birdhouse Garden, MFT (Polkadot Greetings), Hero Arts (Sentiment)
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Punches/Dies: MFT, Martha Stewart (Lattice Border)
Other: Inking, Doodling, Ribbon, Felt Embellishments
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Errands to run, catch ya later!

Here Comes The Bride

Let the countdown begin! 4 days until England marries it's future king and queen!
I'm not an obsessive follower but interested to say the least. The Renaissance is my era of choice. I have read everything on King Henry VIII and each one of his wives. The Tudors was my guilty pleasure and now I am currently watching The Borgias (The Original Crime Family). Sooooo juicy!

So in celebration, The Kaboodle Doodles team challenge theme this week is HERE COMES THE BRIDE. What does that mean. Well, a wedding card or gift, bridal shower....anything to do with brides/wedding.

Our sponsor this week is the always generous Crafty Pad. The winner (chosen at random) will receive 2 images from their store :)

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations: Use A Digi
Sparkles Forum: Anything Goes
Stamping Vacation: Weddings
Fairy Fun Fridays: Showers or Flowers
Stampin' For The Weekend: Weddings
Totally Papercrafts: Weddings



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My Recipe:
A7
Cardstock: Staples, Recollections
Patterned Paper: Recollections
Cuttlebug: Sizzix (Polka dots)
Image: Crafty Pad
Stamps: Hero Arts (Sentiment)
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Other: Rhinestones, Ribbon (Offray), Glossy Accents, MS Scoreboard
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Day off for Lia today. Raining and gloomy so it's gonna be a baking day :))
See ya!

Easter At KD

Happy Monday!

Today is a new challenge day over at Kaboodle Doodles. This week our theme is EASTER. Our sponsor this week is Some Odd Girl. For this card I used Hard Work Bunny. Isn't he adorable!

The winner (chosen at random) will receive 3 images from Some Odd Girl and like always, there is a top 3 up for grabs on the challenge blog :)









I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations: Easter
Creative Inspirations Paint: Eggs
Lawnscaping: Calling All Critters
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My Recipe:
A2
Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: K & CO
Image: Some Odd Girl
Stamp: Studio G (Sentiment)
Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers
Punches: Marvy Uchida (Square Scallop)
Other: Ribbon, Button, Stitching, Fiskars Circle Cutter
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Well, off to start another week! Ta-ta .........

Cute And Cuddly

Hi all :)

Short one for me today. Lia's party was this past weekend and it's clean up time! YUCK!

Over at Kaboodle Doodles this week we want to see CUTE AND CUDDLY'S. I can see alot of paper cheeks being pinched ;)

For my card I used an image from this weeks sponsor Digital Delights. This guy in most cases should be dangerous but I think this one is super cute and cuddly :))

The winner of this weeks challenge (chosen at random) will receive a $10 voucher for Digital Delights! WOO HOO!

Here are a few challenges I'd like to enter:

Our Daily Bread: No Ribbon

Stamp Scrap And Doodle: Clean And Simple

Fuzzy Wuzzy: Photo Inspiration and Must Include Animal

Some Odd Girl: Clean And Simple

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My Recipe:

A2

Cardstock: Recollections (Kraft)

Image: Digital Delights

Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers

Stamps: Popcorn the Bear (Just Because-Sentiment)

Other: Glitter Fluff, White Pen (Sakura)

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Happy Crafting :))