Boo From The Hoo

Another edition to my goal of using up my Halloween supplies.
Yes, it is almost over. Hopefully.
Keep your fingers crossed - ha!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

Creative Belli: #155 - Halloween
Everybody-Art: #210 - Purple Or Orange
Fab N Funky: #144 - Animals

Make It Monday: #112 - Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Room: #81 - So Spooky
Oldie But A Goodie: Purple, Black & Stripes
Paper Playtime: #86 - Booville
Penny's Paper Crafty: #99 - Ribbon &/Or Buttons
Top Tip Tuesday: #81 - Things With Wings
Tuesday Throwdown: #121 - Halloween

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #35: Woohoo - It's Anything Goes!

It's everyone's favorite challenge! Yeah, you know the one . . . It's the challenge where you get to decide what the challenge will be or if you will be challenged at all - Ha!

Join me at Tuesday Alchemy for our Anything Goes challenge starting today. We have not one, not two, but THREE lovely sponsors:

Sassy Studio Designs

LEJ Designs

Hugs4TheHeart Designs

I created these clothes pins as a birthday present for a girl who just adores zebra print.

I painted, distressed, sealed & covered with a zebra print paper before adding glitter to the black stripes then topping with a grosgrain ribbon bow.

I have to give my partner credit for part of the idea, though. He told me to put glitter just on the stripes - Wow, he might just be a crafter at heart. (Okay, that's really only my wishful thinking - Ha!)

These creations were submitted to these blogs:

A Gem Of A Challenge: #56 - For The Girls
Anything Goes: #77 - Animals
Come & Get It: Glitter, Black & Ribbon
Inspire Me Fridays: #78 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday: #110 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: All Creatures Great & Small
Simon Says Stamp: Glimmer & Sparkle

Tiara & Pinstripes

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

A Gem Of A Challenge: #56 - For The Girls
Art Impressions: #83 - Pink
Cupcake Craft: #212 - Think Pink
Make It Monday: #109 - Anything Goes
Paper Pretties: #226 - Flowers
Sassy Studio Designs: #145 - Think Pink
TotallyPaperCrafts: #137 - Use Those Scraps

Ba Ba Black Sheep

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

2 Sisters: #109 - Black/White w/One Color

365 Cards: Day 200 - Sketch

Come & Get It: Farm Animal

Craft Punked: #37 - Pets

Crafts 4 Eternity: #89 - Numerical

Divas By Design: #53 - Layers

Totally PaperCrafts: #134 - Use Your Fave Stamp

It's CAS-ual Spider - Don't forget your cobwebs!

What do you do with cobwebs (the faux kind)?

Well, you put them on a card!

What do you do with a plastic spider ring?

You cut the ring off and . . .

Yep, you guessed it - Put it on a card!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

2 Sisters: #109 - Black, White & One Color
365 Cards: Day 196 - Keep It Simple
CAS-ual Friday: #70 - Black/White Plus Color
C.R.A.F.T.: #172 - Autumn
Creative Belli: #152 - Fall/Autumn
Divas By Design: #52 - For A Child
Make It Monday: #107 - Anything Goes

Tag It With Blooms

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for links, so you can share, too!

Art Impressions: #80 - Rainbow

ATCs/Cards w/Attitude: #22 - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar: #7 - Bags & Tags

Come & Get It: Tic Tac Toe

(Punches, Rhinestones, Ribbon)

Craft Your Passion: #127 - Blast From The Past

(Challenge #108 - Lots Of Texture)

Inspire Me Fridays: #75 - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too: #22 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown: #115 - You're A Gem

Use Your Stuff: #51 - Earning Your Stripes

Friday Sentiments (Lady Anne's Paper Crafts): Sports with A Twist

It's a new challenge for the Friday Sentiments Challenge: Sports with the twist of adding brads.

Now, I enjoy going to sporting events. Seeing them live is very fun, but watching them on TV or talking about them . . . well, that's just not my cup of tea.

This challenge made me pause for a bit. Sports? What? I'd rather not. Ha!

Well, I searched through my supplies and was surprised to find these very cool football stickers. And who knows how long I've had them :) An idea was born and here it is.

Do you enjoy sports? Which one?

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share, too!
A Gem Of A Challenge: #54 - A Boy Thing
Craft Your Passion: #127 - Blast From The Past
(Chalenge #79 - Black/White/Other Color)
Crafts 4 Eternity: #89 - Numerical Numbers
Cutie Pie: #26 - No Flowers
Hand Stamped Sentiments: #135 - Alphabets
Hooked On Craft: #24 - Cards For Men
Inspire Me Fridays: #76 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday: #106 - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too: #22 - Anything Goes
Use Your Stuff: #51 - Earning Your Stripes

{PIN}spirational Challenge #24: Photo Inspiration - Cat & Daisy

Are you a "cat person"? Well, I definitely am! I love dogs, but cats are so independent, which I love.

For {PIN}spirational Challenges, you are challenged to create any craft using the photo as inspiration. Isn't this kitty oh, so cute?

Do you have any cats? I do. My cat is 13 years old, a big 'ol orange tabby with the sweetest personality and a complete mama's boy. He's been there for me through everything and is my oldest friend.

The idea behind this creation came from my fellow teammate at Tuesday Alchemy, Marion. I created a mirror with the reflection of the girl in it. Thanks, Marion, for the wonderful idea!

The girl's funky dress and hat were made with lots of dots of white & hot pink. Super fun!

This week's sponsor at {PIN}spirational Challenges provided the digital stamp. Fresh Brewed Designs creates stamps of all kinds, including rubber and digital. It's where "creativity is brewed fresh daily."

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.
See below for links, so you can share, too!

4 Crafty Chicks: #106 - Metal

All Sorts: #171 - Layers

Bearly Mine: #52 - Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz: #35 - Seeing Double

Divas By Design: #51 - Friendship

Make It Monday: #106 - Anything Goes

One Stop Craft: #198 - No Floral Embellishes

Papertake Weekly: Aaww . . .

Tuesday Throwdown: #115 - You're A Gem

Use It Tuesday: #39 - Anything Goes (Frame)

Happy Christmas From Paris

I wish I could say those four words to you: "Happy Christmas From Paris!" Unfortunately, I am not able to travel there this year, but maybe one day . .

Is there somewhere in the world you'd like to be? Where? I'd love to hear from you :)

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for links, so you can share, too!

All Sorts: #171 - Layers

Anything Goes: #75 - Early Christmas

Aud Sentiments: #62 - Christmas

Crafts & Me: #100 - Add A Flower

Just Inspirational: #44 - Photo Inspiration

Make It Monday: #106 - Anything Goes

Oldie But A Good: Recipe Of Supplies

Pile It On: #37 - Patterned Paper

Simon Says Stamp: Put A Stamp (Eiffel Tower)

Sparkles Christmas: #20 - Sparkle & Bling

Strike A Pose, Reindeer

My new thing is dry embossing patterned paper. It adds so much more to it, including extra texture.

Unfortunately, the embossing is hard to see in this photo, but the cardstock (not the red) under the reindeers is embossed with snowflakes.

The charm is actually a tiny cookie cutter in the shape of a pine tree. Isn't that just charming? Ha!

Speaking of cookie cutters, do you make Christmas cookies during the season? What's your favorite?

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share, too!

365 Cards: Day 191 - Colors

4 Crafty Chicks: #106 - Metal

Anything Goes: #75 - Early Christmas

Christmas Card Challenge: #40 - 3 Of Something

Crafty Hazelnut's: #89 - For A Child

Cutie Pie: #26 - No Flowers

Fat Pages & Cards w/Attitude: #22 - A/G

Inspire Me Fridays: #75 - Anything Goes

One Stop Craft: #198 - No Floral Embellishes

Treasure

What craft supply do you treasure most?

Is it an embellishment or a specialty tool?

This tag was submitted to these challenge blogs. See below for details, so you can join the fun!

4 Crafty Chicks: #100 - Weddings

Aud Sentiments: #59 - Tag It!

Craft Your Passion: #120 - Black/White & Color

Inspire Me Fridays: #69 - Anything Goes

LEJ Designs: #13 - Bling Bling

Papertake Weekly: Make Your Own

Penny's Paper-Crafty: #86 - Wedding

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Many Thanks

Whenever I create a thank you card, I decided I will make sure to give special thanks on my blog as well.

I appreciate you, Mom & Dad! Without your constant support & love, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Ira, Michaela, & Sonia, thank you for being such wonderful readers of my blog. It's always a joy to see you all stop by!

TIP: Use your cardstock pack cover! The patterned cardstock on this card is actually from the cover of the pack. Since the cover always shows examples of what's inside, it's a great place to get additional cardstock.







The above creation was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See links below, so you can join the fun & share your own creation!

ATCs & Cards With Attitude: #17 - Anything Goes
CAS-ual Fridays: CFC59 - Use Two Circles
Inspire Me Fridays: #65 - Anything Goes

Enjoy more of my black, gray & yellow creations!

Raven, Sunshine, Tofu, & Storm

Distressed Scalloped Frame

Citrus Damask

Parcel Gift Tags

Don't Use It? Recycle It!

While doing a little cleaning, I came across a crumbled paper bag. What is this? Surprisingly, it was filled with old jewelry that I used to wear many years ago. I worked at Claire's briefly, so I took advantage of their great employee discount, purchasing lots & lots of jewelry.

This is one of the necklaces. I don't wear jewelry very much, so I decided to scrap it. The pendant will make a wonderful & unique embellishment! Top TIP For TTT: Instead of just throwing away old jewelry, break it down & use the pieces in your crafts.

I added it to this creation after removing it from its chain - Very easy work. I now have a chain that I can use for another creation.

Have you ever used jewelry on your creations? What have you recycled/upcycled lately?

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!


Cutie Pie: Challenge #20 - Real Or Faux Stitching (I stamped faux stitching.)
Top Tip Tuesday: Challenge #79 - Stars & Stripes
Twisted Tuesday: 2TC11 - Get Krafty & Recycle (Beaded Embellishment)

Cupcake 195: Tagtastic!

Hello, everyone! Today is an exciting day for me as it's my first challenge as a guest designer for Cupcake Craft Challenges. They asked me to join them for the month of June, so every week you will see a new creation by me that will be featured as inspiration for their participants. Wonderful, right? Be sure to visit us at Cupcake Craft Challenges & join in the fun!

For this challenge, we were challenged to create a tag, but it couldn't be just any tag. It had to be tagtastic! I decided to grab a variety of my supplies that have been waiting to be used, so every detail & embellishment is probably 6 months or older. My Mission 2012: Use It is on it's way to be completed!