Rainin' Cats and Dogs!

Well, it's not really, but it is wet and foggy here! How about where you are?

Here's a card I just finished.

Welcome to the Pack

FREE digi by Starry Night Studios
Challenges:

~Digi Haven-it's a dog's and cat's world FREEBIE digi

~Sweet Sunday Sketch-sketch inspiration #163

~Sentimental Sunday-paint

~Cupcake Crafts-great outdoors

~Daisy Doodles-outdoors

~Kraft Journal-use any sketch and kraft paper

~Top Tip Tuesday-focus on the ribbon

(tip-sometimes a little piece of ribbon makes all the difference in a card!)

~Tuesday Throwdown-doodling

~Totally Gorjuss-pearls

~Crafty Ribbon-opening ceremony-ribbon

Speaking of cats and dogs, here are our pets.

LEXI

REMINGTON

BLOSSOM 3rd and BETTY BOOP

BUD

Can you believe it, tomorrow is Wednesday already! Wow!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

It just hap{pin}s to be THAT TIME!

Yup, THAT TIME is the time for a new {PIN}spirational Challenge!

Here's the pic for this week.

. . . and here's my card.

7even

digi by The Stamping Boutique

Challenges:
~Party Time Tuesdays-anything goes

~Crafty Sentiments-numbers
~Crazy Amigo-dies/punches
~Card Crafter's Circle-CAS
~The Stamping Boutique-anything goes

Check out the blog for more details and join in on the fun!!

 Here's a notebook I did today as well.

digi by I Like Markers

Challenges:

~Come and Get It-anything but a card

~Incy Wincy-anything but a card

~Pause Dream Enjoy-favorite hobby

~CYDI?-birds
~Cupcake Inspiration-photo inspiration
~Digi Darla-wings
~Make My Monday-color inspiration
~Basic Grey-wings (used Kioshi paper)
~Craftymess-birds
~Shopping Our Stash-What was I thinking?
I bought those white puffy American Thickers because EVERYONE was getting them and using them! I've had them for about 2 years and finally took them out today. I colored over the bird with a Copic and then covered it with Stickles. I think it turned out OK!
Better than what it looked like before!

OK, back to the craft room! Check in later!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Oh YUM!

This is my last challenge card for TUESDAY ALCHEMY. I have really enjoyed my month there! Thanks Corrinne!

This week's challenge is ICE CREAM!

Here's mine using a digi from the sponsor this week, When the Scrap Hits the Fun .

YUM!

Challenges:

~IDIC-summer fun (what's more fun than eating ICE CREAM!!)

~Oldie But Goodie-photo inspiration (old supply is the ice cream button)

~Frosted Designs-one word

~Pattie's Creations-animal

~Polka Doodles-summer

~Crazy 4 Challenges-hot summer nights

~Scrapbooking Queen-summer and food

~Paper Makeup Stamps-summer

~Celebrate the Occasion-ice cream

~Sassy Cheryl's-pretty paper

Don't forget to drop over and check out what the design team has created! And play along!

Have a totally terrific Tuesday!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Happy Happy Happy

This is my card for The Stamping Boutique DT call out now. I was so excited when I saw this because I love Tracey's digis!



Happy Birthday to You

digi by The Stamping Boutique

Challenges:

~Lia Stampz-birthday

~Craft Your Passion-sketch

~Kaboodle Doodle-birthday

~Paper Pretties-2 or more designer papers

~Sweet N Sassy-flag or banner

~Kenny K's-banners or bunting

Here's to a wickedly wonderful week!!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Gettin' Groovy on a Monday Mornin'!

Hi!

This week's challenge at LOVE TO CREATE is "add a tag to your creation".

The sponsor is Fresh Brewed Designs. I used one of their images.

Groovy Far Out Gal

Challenges:

~Color Throwdown

~Digi Doodle Shop-stripes
~DYSU-for a friend
~Paper Playtime-anything goes
~Tammy's Scrappin' Corner-anything goes
~Critter Sketch-anything goes
~Squigglefly-speak to me (add sentiment on front of card)
~Scrapscene-WIP Monday
~Crafty Ribbon- Day 3 buttons

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

I'm Quirky!

Hey!!! I'm a guest DT at Quirky Crafts Challenge this week! How cool!

The challenge this week is QUIRKY CUPCAKES!

I had to look up QUIRKY to make sure I was on the right track with these cards. One definition is "something that's strange, not normal but cool", another says "surprising, odd, different in a good way". I think I'm OK with these cards! They are definitely quirky! But soooo cute!

One of the sponsors is Paper Pretties. I used one of their images.

HB 2U

Challenges:

~Fashionista-birthday

~Totally Stampalicious-texture

~Shopping Our Stash-something new but not yet used (Amy Tangerine Thickers)

~Use it Tuesday-uncut paper-Amy Tangerine sheet(Hoarded supply is glass beads)

~Divas by Design-birthday

~My Mum's Craft Shop-birthday girl

~Paper Pretties-birthday

~C.R.A.F.T.-stitching

~Crafts 4 Eternity-birthday
~Stampin' Sisters in Christ-Matthew 27:51 torn paper

Another sponsor is Limited Runs.

Celebrate Christmas One Cupcake at a Time

Challenges:

~Holly Jolly Christmas-non-traditional colors

~Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude-anything goes

~Lisa Somerville Blogger's Challenge-Christmas

~Crafty Catz-all that glitters

~2 Sisters-Christmas

~Secret Crafters-bright and cheerful

~Sweet Stampin'-Christmas

~Hiding in My Craft Room-Christmas
~Squiggles and Giggles-stash attack(buttons-tree and snowflakes)
~One Stitch at a Time-use a digi

Have a sweet Sunday!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

A couple of CARD SKETCHES

for you!

Enjoy!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Rainbows and Butterflies

The theme for the challenge this week at CHOCOLATE, COFFEE AND CARDS is rainbows and butterflies. I used an image from the sponsor, My Heart Pieces.

Have Passport Will Travel

Challenges:

~Send a Smile 4 Kids-animals

~City Crafter-Bon Voyage

~Stamping Boutique-paper piecing (suitcase)

~Simon Says-anything goes

~Joyful Stamper-inspire me Friday

~ATCs and Cards with Attitude-anything goes

~Poodles Parlour-anything goes

The other ladies on the team have created beautiful cards. Go check them out and join in on the challenge this week!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Merry Memories

This week at CHRISTMAS STAMPIN' ALL YEAR LONG, the challenge is a lovely photo!

Here's my card using an image from the sponsor Meljen's Designs.

Merry Memories

Challenges:

~Meljen's-anything goes (must be a Meljen digi)

~Creatalicious-Christmas

~Addicted to Stamps-Christmas

~OLLCB-1 image, 2 designer papers, 3 embellsihments (ribbon, Stickles, rubons)

~Crafty Sentiments-food

~Craftyhazelnut's Christmas-monochromatic

~Stamp N Doodle-Christmas

~Christmas Card Challenge-Christmas

~Celebrate the Occasion-at least 3 stars (one on gingerbread's neck and some on top of trees on patterned paper)

~Pixie Dust Studios-Christmas

Check out the blog and see what the other ladies created.Beautriful work!

It's gonna be a great day! It's only 9:30 and I have clothes washed and on the line! Bed linen to go out next! Coffee is good! A new "Stampin' Up" catalogue to ENJOY! Getting groceries, do some shopping! And more than likely a BBQ tonight! Awwwwwww, the lovely days of SUMMER!

Oh, and here's a cake I made yesterday for hubby. Homemade icing! YUM! I sprinkled broken Crispy Crunch bar on the top.

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Looking Out to SEA!

digi by Mo Digital Pencil

Challenges:

~DP2-in the doghouse

*explanation for WATER challenges.

This is a little sailor who is looking out at the ocean! You can't see it, but he's looking at it!

~Always Crafting-water

~Scrap Creations-water

~Crafting for All Seasons-water

~Papercraft Star-water

~Cupcake Crafts-ocean

~Cute Card Thursday-distressing

~Fresh Brewed-photo inspiration

~Totally Papercrafts-photo inspiration

 

 

 

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Never Never Never Give Up!

Hope

digi by MelJen's Designs

Challenges:

~Squigglefly-paper piercing

~Shabby Tea Room-photo inspiration

~Craft-Room Challenge-buttons and bows

~Papertake Weekly-make own embellishment (flower)

~Crafty Creations-buttons

~Little Red Wagon-chevrons

~Sisterhood of Crafters-pearls

~Stampin' Royalty-buttons

~Link Up for Pink-sketch

~Word Art Wednesday- "Never, never, never give up." ~Winston Churchill

 

 

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Heart to Heart!

This week's challenge at PENNY'S PAPER CRAFTY CHALLENGE is Wedding or Anniversary.

Sponsors this week are: Stamping Dragon Designs, Scrappers Delights and Crafty Sentiments

My card was made using a digi from the sponsor, Stamping Dragon Designs.

Heart to Heart

Hand in Hand

Challenges:

~Southern Girls-fantasy

~Crafty Catz-monochromatic

~Di's Digi Designs-mystical creature

~Sweet Stampin'-monochromatic

~Deep Ocean-fantasy world

~Stampin' Sisters in Christ-Matthew 11:30 CAS

~Paper Pretties-CAS

~Inky Impressions-dies or punches

Check out the creations by the other DT and have a go at the challenge!!

Have fun!

 

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

. . . psst, don't forget to check out my {PIN}spirational Challenge Blog !

Hi, again!

Just a Note to Say Hi

FREE digi by Sliekje

Challenges:

~Sentimental Sundays-wings plus sketch

~Paper and Such-stitch it (faux)

~Cute Card Thursday-fairies

~Digi Haven-fairies (must be a freebie)

~Crazy 4 Challenges-stitching (faux)

~Crafty Pad-interactive (butterflies wings move)

Hope you're having a beautiful sunny day! We are! BBQ is on the menu tonite! YUM!

There's Something Hap{PIN}in' Here!

That "something" is a NEW CHALLENGE at my {PIN}spirational Challenge blog!

The photo this week is beautiful!

. . . and here's my card I made. I used an image provided by the sponsor this week,

 A DAY FOR DAISIES.

To Wonderful You

From Thankful Me

Challenges:

~Crafting When We Can-monochrome

~IDIC-kraft paper

~Dream Valley-summer

~Creative Stamp Friends-summer

~Kraft Journal-make me smile

~The Pink Elephant-summer

~Use Your Stuff-kraft paper (hoarded supply is Chatterbox paper.I've had it for YEARS!)

~Digi Darla-wheels

~Creative Craft Challenges-summertime

~LEJ Designs-bling

Please go check out the blog and the challenge and join us for the challenge. The design team and I would LOVE to see your creation!

A Kewpie Little Christmas

Here's my GDT card for TUESDAY ALCHEMY. The challenge this week is VERY VINTAGE. I don't think I've ever made a vintage card and I'm not sure this one qualifies as vintage. But I used an old Christmas postcard image,lace and crocheted flower and I distressed the edges.

Vintage? Yeah, it looks like it anyway! hehe!

Kewpie's Playing Santa Claus . . .

Challenges:

~Unstampabelles-celebrations and NO STAMPS
~Totally Gorjuss-leaves
~Crafty Boots-babies
~Cutie Pie-Christmas
~Lexi's Creations-Christmas
~Flourishes-Christmas
~Party Time Tuesdays-Christmas

Here's to a terrific Tuesday!

I've Got a Lovely Bunch of . . .

BANANAS!!

Thanks a Bunch

Challenges:

~Corrosive Challenge-cheeky,saucy,sassy (nothing cheekier than a monkey, hehe!)

~Here Come the Boys-jungle

~Kaboodle Doodle-what's in?-pennants

~Ribbon Reel-buttons and ribbon

~Lollipop Ladies-bananas and leaves

~Craft Your Days Away-shades of grey and another color (yellow)

~Cheerful Stamp Pad-give me five (hands and feet)

Hope you are having a marvelous Monday.

Goin' All Spotty,Mate!

The challenge this week at LOVE TO CREATE is "Spots and Dots"! The sponsor is Meljen's Designs. I chose Pirate Johnny! He's cool!!

Ahoy Mate!

Challenges:

~Simply Create Too-use something twice (two triangle corners)

~Make It Monday-anything goes

~Tammy's Scrappin' Corner-BINGO (charm, free space, stickers-lettering)

~Scrapscene-WIP Monday

~Crazy Challenge-by the sea

Go check out the spotted and dotted creations of the other DT members! Join us for the challenge as well! See you there!

 

smile :o)

Source: imgfave.com via Delmy on Pinterest

Tag, You're It!

The challenge at PILE IT ON this week is TAGS! Fun stuff!
Here's mine.


Happy Birthday

You Rock

digi by Fresh Brewed Designs

Challenges:

~Simon Says Stamp-sketch

~CCEE-2 border punches

~Aud Sentiments-sentiment on tag
~Card Makin' Mamas-1 image, 2 designer papers, 3 embellishmens (ribbon, brad, distressing ink)

~Hiding In My Craft Room-5 layers or more (there are 5 layers including the paper piecing)
~LEJ Designs-anything goes
~Allsorts-distressing

Check out the tags that the other DT made. Join in on the fun,too!

You are the CHAMP!

Since the Olympics are about to start, many blogs are challenging us to make sports-related cards. So, that's what I decided to do today!

Champ

digi by Whoopsi Daisy

Challenges:

~Craft Punked-olympics

~Friday Mashup-summer

~Polka Doodle-recycle (I used a piece of cardboard to stamp the hexagons on the background paper)

~City Crafters-hexagons

~One Stop Craft-sports

~Secret Crafters-sporty

Here's Lexi, looking out the window at the passing cars.This is one of her fav pastimes.

It's a gorgeous day here!!! For sure it's almost 30 degrees. Hubby went out and bought rain gear for work. Hopefully that he doesn't have to use it yet for a WHILE!!!! (fingers crossed)

Have a super Saturday!!



Chocolate! Yum!

A Gal's Best Pal

 Closeup of the chocolate.Doesn't it look real!

digi by Cleah Valero

sentiment digi by Raindrop Echo

Challenges:

~Crafty Pad-paper piecing (girl's top)

~Craft Your Passion-kraft paper and ribbon

~Shabby Tea Room-photo inspiration,ribbon and stitching

~Twisted Tuesday-chocolate and glitter

~Paper Pretties-bling it on

~DYSU-food

~Crafts 4 Eternity-circles

~Emergency Crafters-circles

~Phindy's Place-button it

~Crafting When We Can-1 image,2 ribbons,3 buttons

My sweet Lexi!!! Sweeter than chocolate! Hehe!

Catch you all tomorrow! Have a great Friday evening. We're going out for something to eat and then going to the new Batman movie.

Things are "sketchy" at CSAYL

At Christmas Stampin All Year Long, it's choose a sketch from anywhere and create a Christmas card. I chose one of mine! Hehe!

Here it is:

. . . and here's my card.

Christmas Kisses

digi by Limited Runs, the sponsor this week.

Challenges:
~IDIC-Christmas
~Clear It Out-Christmas (red heart)
~Scrap Creations-Christmas
~Totally Gorjuss-Christmas
~Joyful Stamper-Inspire Me Fridays
~Cardmadfairy-Christmas
~Sweet N Sassy-Christmas
~Stamping with the Dragon-Christmas
~Card Crafter's Circle-for a child
~Splendiferous Creations-diecuts (heart and snowflake)

Check out the great cards that the other DTs have created and join in on the fun! Not much longer now and you'll be needing those Christmas cards! So get going on them NOW if you haven't already!

Have a FAB Friday!

Fun All Year Round!

Fun in the Sun

digi by Pollycraft

Challenges:

~Crafty Calendar-fun in the sun,shine (used Glossy Accent on sunglasses, eyes, and drink glass)

~Opus Gluei-suntan

~Daisy Doodles-bring on the sun

~Squigglyfly-ribbon, brad,diecut (circle on tag) and image

~CYDI-day at the beach

~My Time to Craft-water

~Aud Sentiment-sentiment on a tag

~Digi Stamps 4 Joy-what's your weather

~Inky Impressions-photo inspiration

~Crafty Ribbons-summer

Merry Little Christmas

digi by Pink Gem Designs

Challenges:

~Here Come the Boys-tag on card

~Cards for Men-Christmas

~Creative Belli-Christmas

~Charisma Cardz-favorite animal (dog)

~Crimbo Crackers-animal

~Paperplay-Christmas

~Shelly's Images-anything goes

~Jingle Belles-red or green (not both)

~Crafty Hazelnut-star
~Crop Stop-photo corner

Soooooo nice!

The challenge this time around at  My Heart Pieces is USE SQUARES or CIRCLES on your creation! Be sure to check out the lovely work by the design team!

Here's mine. I used the beautiful stamp Ankhi .

You're So Nice

What Would I Do Without You

Challenges:

~Stamptacular Sunday-wings (butterflies ) and bling( gold Stickles for earrings)

~Platypus Creek-things with wings

~One Stitch at a Time-anything goes

~Top Tip Tuesday-all about circles

~Perfect Sentiments-anything goes

~Stampin' Royalty-anything goes

~Word Art Wednesday-uplifting/encouraging words

~Digi Doodle-anything goes

Whew Wednesday!

Phew, I've made a few cards today, but some are for my design teams so can't show ya yet. But I have 2 projects that I can show.

All Star

digi by Kitty Bee Designs

Challenges:

~Kenny K's-get sporty

~Craft Room Challenge-sports

~Crafty Sentiments-blue/orange

~Dude Time Doodles-anything goes (for male)

~My Mum's Craft Shop-cats or dogs

~Milk Coffee-sports

To: From: TAG

Challenges:

~Crafty Creations-tag

~Fab N Funkie-make own flower

Well, that's all from me today! Whew!



Link Up!

I'm gonna start a new thing on my blog. When I come across a great blog link, I'm gonna share it with you!!

~How to stain ribbon,paper with tea or coffee
~Creating a cloudy background
~Cute Ice Cream album and DELICIOUS Ice Cream Sandwich cake.YUM!
~Sweet Cork Mushroom card holders
~Multi-fold card instructions

I Scream for Ice Cream!

Do you? Hehe!

Here's a card I made today.

I  <3 You 4EVR!

inside:

digi by Crafty Sentiments

Challenges:

~The Pink Elephant-orange

~Tammy's Scrapin' Corner-summertime

~The Stamping Boutique-texting terminology

~Fresh Brewed-food or drink

~Papercraft Star-ice cream

~Pattie's Creations-summer

~Crazy 4 Challenges-sketch 145

~Secret Crafters-food or drink

~Stamp N Doodle-summer holiday

Hmmmm . . . I think I'll go make another card. But first I must eat the yummy sandwich hubby made for me for my lunch! He makes a sandwich in the evenings for himself to take to work and makes one for me as well, for my lunch. Now isn't that the sweetest!

A little "sketchy" for ya!

This week at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges, it's a SKETCH!
Go check out the cards created by the other team members and make plans to enter!!

The sponsors are:

Stitchy Bear Stamps

Prize - $10

The Poodles Digi Doodles

Digital Delights

Prize -$5 voucher to use in store

Here's my card based on the sketch. I used a digi from The Digi Garden.

Your Special Day

Challenges:

~Bearly Mine-girly birthday card

~Papertake Weekly-all things girly

~Sassy Cheryl's-fancy border

~Tuesday Throwdown-use something clear (Glossy Accent on balloons)

~Divas by Design-anything goes

~The Paper Shelter-anything goes

Have a wonderful Wednesday!