Merry Day!

At PILE IT ON, the challenge is {bling}. I've used red gems, Stickles, and Glossy Accents.

The sponsor is Floppy Latte Digital Designs.

Challenges:

~Stamping With the Dragon-anything goes

~Crafts And Me-anything goes

~Simon Says Stamp-anything goes

~A.R.T. Challenge-anything goes

~Crafty Ribbon-anything goes (and ribbon)

~Crimbo Crackers-use old supplies (the ribbon is YEARS old, maybe as much as 6 years old!)

~Happy Camper-bling
~Daring Cardmakers-forgotten treasures (red gems)
~Inspire Me Fridays-anything goes
~Winter Wonderland-3 snowflakes, at bottom of card, 2 patterned papers, 1 image

Happy Sunday!!!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

We Stand On Guard for Thee

Time To Celebrate!

 Canada

 

Digi by Jellypark

Challenges:

~Jellypark-celebrate summer

~Inky Impressions-3 patterned papers (1 of them is her paper pieced dress), 2 different embellishments (buttons, letter stickers), 1 image

~Charisma Cardz-3,2,1 of something

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~A.R.T. Challenge-anything goes

~Stamping with the Dragon-anything goes

~Sister Act-anything goes

~Wags N Whiskers-buttons (maple leafs)

~Craft Lovin'-independence day (Canada Day)

~Aud Sentiment-summer

Happy CANADA Day!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Stars and Stripes Forever!

 Made Especially For You

 Digi by The Stamping Chef

Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

~The Stamping Chef-stars and stripes

~Craft Sentiment-girl power

~Creative Craft Challenges-stitching (faux)

~Crafting For All Seasons-girly

~Perfect Sentiment-red,white and blue

~Sisterhood of Crafters-stars and stripes

 ~Stampin Royalty-stripes

~A.R.T. Challenges-anything goes

~Little Miss Muffet-stars

~Frosted Designs Fab Friday-girls just wanna have fun

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Oh CANADA!!!

Happy Birthday To You

Canada

 Digi by Bugaboo

Challenges:

~Here Come the Boys-dotty

~Artistic Inspirations-fur or feathers

~Eureka-summer fun (celebrating Canada Day)

~Lexi's Creations-summer

~Make My Monday-summer scene

~LEJ Designs-summer

~Little Red Wagon-red and white

~Crafty Ribbons-anything goes (with ribbon)

~Cute Card Thursday-fly like a bird

~Simply Create Too-colors of your flag (red/white of Canada) 

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Arghhhh, Matey!

 Happy Birthday,

You Scallywag!

Pirate digi and sentiment by Hambo Stamps

Challenges:

~Hambo Hoedown-map

~Brown Sugar-boy/man

~Cutie Pies-paper piecing

~Use Your Stuff-office supplies (staples)

~Top Tip Tuesday-office supplies (staples)

~Lollipop Ladies-pirates and water (oceans listed on the map)

~Paper Shelter-buttons and/or brads

~Simon Says Stamp-anything goes

~A.R.T. Challenges-anything goes

~Charisma Cardz-3 banners,2 buttons, 1 image

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Life is Delicious!

The challenge at QKR STAMPEDE this week is the always fun{anything goes}!!!
I've used a digi called "Sharing a Slice".

Enjoy Life...

It's Delicious

Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

~Eureka-summer fun (Ants can have fun too, right!!)

~Lexi's Creations-summer

~Melonheadz-summer

~Paper Makeup Stamps-tied up

~Songbird-"Strawberry Fields Forever"-fruit

~LEJ Designs-summer

~Paper Shelter-buttons and/or brads

~Simon Says Stamp-anything goes

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~A.R.T. Challenge-anything goes

Happy weekend!!! Long one, too!!!! Enjoy and cherish each moment!
 

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Celebrate!

This is my last card for the CHOCOLATE, COFFEE and CARDS challenge blog. I've stepped down after spending a wonderful year there. I've had so much fun!

The challenge for the next 2 weeks is {4th of July}. The sponsor is DRS Designs.

 Challenges:

~Here Come the Boys-let's go dotty

~ABC Challenges-red,white and blue

~Created With Love-red,white and blue

~Get Inky-red,white and blue

~Paper Makeup Stamps-tied up

~Paper Playtime-red,white and blue

~Crafts And Me-anything goes

~Simon Says Stamp-anything goes

~Clearly iStamp-red,white and blue

~Crafty Ribbons-anything goes (with ribbon)

Have a great long-weekend! Have fun but remember to stay safe!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Pretty Bride

Here's a cute card I made using a digi from CAN YOU DIGI IT? .

Congrats!

 The patterned paper is 6x6 Designer Paper Pad called My Mind's Eye-Dolled Up

and the die are also available at CYDI? .

Challenges:

 ~Hiding In My Craft Room-wedding

~Stamp With Fun-celebrate

~Crafty Sentiments-girl power

~Party Time Tuesdays-anything goes

~Tuesday Throwdown-glitz and glimmer

~Crafty For All Seasons-girly

~Crafty Creations-fashion

~Creative Belli-wedding (used an old stamp that I've had for years)

~Simon Says Stamp-anything goes

~A.R.T. Challenge-anything goes

 Hope you're having a great day and that the weather is good!

Not so good here, but, oh well, the flowers and trees need water!!!

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

In the Garden

Have a Bloomiful Day!

 

 Lily's Flowers Digi and Sentiment by Imagine That

Challenges:

~Imagine That-progressive challenge

~Digi Haven-flowers

~Di's Digi Designs-summer fun

~Everybody Art-butterflies

~Card Mania-kraft

 ~Corrosive Challenge-summertime

~That Craft Place-flowers

~Whoopsi Daisy-3D (butterfly)

~Craft Your Passion-in the garden

~Make My Monday-summer scene

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

You Go Girl!

The challenge has been posted at PENNY'S PAPER CRAFTY blog! It's {girl power}!!! Yes!!!

The sponsors are Sassy Studio Designs and Kenny K. I've used a KK digi. Sadly, this is my last challenge for Penny's as I've stepped down after being on the team for a year. It's been awesome and I have thoroughly enjoyed it!!! 

Basically You're Fantastic

Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

~Kenny K's-anything goes

~Challenges 4 Everybody-anything goes

~Cutie Pie-paper piecing (top and jeans)

~Pause Dream Enjoy-anything goes

~Crafty Sentiments-girl power

~Creative Craft Challenges-stitching

~Inky Chicks-anything goes

~Party Time Tuesdays-anything goes

~Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes

~Crafting For All Seasons-girly

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

From Google to Bloglovin'!

Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a great day! Boy, it isn't very nice here! We're getting rain and I can also hear big claps of thunder!

Just wanted to give EVERYONE a heads up on BLOGLOVIN'.

If you use Google Reader to follow blogs, I recommend switching to Bloglovin’.

I have no clue why Google Reader is soon to be gone. But, I have made the transition to Bloglovin’.

 I don't know what I'd do without a system like that! I'd NEVER be able to remember all the blogs I visit! It was actually super simple and literally took about 3-5 minutes.

You just create a Bloglovin’ account and in the process it asks if you want to import the blogs you read on Google Reader to your new Bloglovin’ account.  Click the button to import and, voila, you're done!

The Bloglovin' page looks similar to Google Reader and not hard to get used to.

And if you prefer to read your favorite blogs on your phone or iPad, here is the Bloglovin’ app!

How cool!

Thanks so much for being a follower at Google, now it's time to follow me on Bloglovin' HERE!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

So You Wanna Be a Unicorn?

 Always Be Yourself...

Unless You Can Be a Unicorn

 Sentiment by Create with TLC

Digi by Bugaboo

Challenges:

~Stamping with the Dragon-anything goes

~Crafts 4 Eternity-spots and stripes

~Sweet Stampin'-cute and cuddly

~Challenges 4 Everybody-anything goes

~Red Carpet Studio-use a digital stamp

~Artistic Inspirations-fur or feathers

~Cutie Pie-paper piecing

~Party Time Tuesdays-anything goes

~Through the Craft Room Door-anything goes

~Tuesday Throwdown-giltz and glimmer

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Memories Will Comfort You

The challenge at TWISTED TUESDAY for the next 2 weeks is {sailing the seven seas}, in other words, create a nautical project and use at least 7 embellishments. Here's mine.

I've used:

1. button

2. twine

3. chalk (to color image)

4. distressing ink

5. brads

6. charm

7. faux stitching

Although it's Difficult Today

To See Beyond the Sorrow,

May Looking Back in Memory

Help Comfort You Tomorrow

 Digi by Stitchy Bear Stamps

Sentiment by A Piece of Heart

Challenges:

~Dutch Dare-begins with B (button, brad, boat,brown)
~Stamping with the Dragon-anything goes
~Crafty Friends-charm (anchor)
~Drunken Stampers-stitching (faux)
~One Stop Craft-for a friend
~613 Avenue Create-anything goes
~Challenges 4 Everybody-anything goes
~Creative Card Crew-no patterned paper

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Happy Days of Summer

Here's the {PIN}spirational pic for this week. So sweet! The sponsors this week are Di's Digi Downloads and Elizabeth Bell. I'm also looking for a couple of DT, so check out the blog for more details.

I've used an Elizabeth Bell digi on my card.

Happy Days

Challenges:

~Aud Sentiment-summer

~Crafty Ribbons-flowers (and ribbon)

~Milk Coffee-summer fun

~Digi Haven-flowers

~Totally Papercrafts-flowers and bows

~2 Sisters-summer fun

~Di's Digi Designs-summer fun

~One Stop Craft-for a friend

~Sweet Stampin'-cute (kids) and cuddly (puppy)

~Come and Get It-3 embellishments (stickers,flower,doily), 2 designer papers,1 ribbon

Here's to happy days ahead!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

With a Cherry on Top!

 Ice Cream Makes My Mouth Happy!

 

 Digi by Crafty Sentiments

Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

~Crafty Sentiments-fun in the sun

~Lollipop Ladies-candy photo inspiration

 

~Aud Sentiment-summer

~Charisma Cardz-pink and green

~Milk Coffee-summer fun

~Brown Sugar-summer

~Crafty Catz-embossing

~2 Sisters-summer fun

~ABC Challenges-P is for "pretty in pink"

~Sentimental Sundays-for the girls

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Are You Ready For Some Football!

The challenge for the next 2 weeks at PLATYPUS CREEK DIGITALS is the ever popular and fun {anything goes}!

Please check out the challenge blog and play along for a chance to win some cute Platypus Creek digis!!!

Here's mine using sweet little Gridiron Oliver who's ready for a fun game of football!

Game On!

Challenges:

~Pollycraft-anything goes
~Crafting For All Seasons-for the guys
~Digi Stamps 4 Joy-for the men
~Paper Makeup Stamps-all tied up
~CASE Study-photo inspiration (used the colors and brown inking)
 ~CCEE-CAS masculine
~Cards For Men-sports
~Crafts 4 Eternity-spots and stripes (in patterned papers)
~My Time to Craft-spots and stripes (in patterned papers)
~Crafty Catz-anything goes

Enjoy you day, everyone! I know it's Monday, but be sure and do something for YOU today!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Flowers Just For You!

At LOVE TO CREATE, this week the challenge is a {color inspiration}.

Sponsors are Stamp Art Design by Kathryne and A Day for Daisies.

I've used one of ADFD pretty digis, called Delivery Bonnet.

 Challenges:

~Paper Pretties-summer fun

~Crafty Ribbon-flowers galore

~Cute Card Thursday-summertime

~Milk Coffee-summer fun

~A Day for Daisies-something from nature (bouquet of flowers)

~2 Sisters-summer fun

~Brown Sugar-summer

~Digi Haven-flowers

~Di's Digi Designs-summer fun

~Corrosive Challenges-summertime

Have a marvelous Monday!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Christmas and Calories

At Christmas

Calories Don't Count

Digi by Lacy Sunshine
Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

~Craftyhazelnut Christmas-anything Christmas
~Crimbo Crackers-use old stuff -gingerbread man button (had it for at least 6 years) and lace(been holding on to that small piece for at least 3 years)
~Cheerful Stamp Pad-sweet
~Holly Jolly Christmas-sweets
~Jingle Belles-use something digital (image)
~Anything Goes-buttons(gingerbread),pearls,lace
 ~Shopping Our Stash-geometric shapes (triangles)
~ABC Christmas-L is for "laugh"
~52 Christmas Cards-sequins or pearls
~C.R.A.F.T.-image,pearls,sentiment,ribbon

Hope you're having a super Sunday!!! Enjoy!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Red, White and Blue

 Challenges:

~Paper Makeup Stamps-punches/diecuts

~Squigglefly-red/white/blue (hope it's ok that it's not a true white, but an off-white)

~Scrap Creations-patriotic

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Little Blue Button-patriotic colors

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

According To My Calculations...

 How Do I Love Thee?

Let Me Count The Ways...

Calculator Digi by Hambo Stamps

Challenges:

~Hambo Hoedown-numbers

~Created With Love-favorite (patterned paper is Basic Grey, markers are Copics)

~Crazy Amigo-man

~Top Tip Tuesday-masculine
~TIP-Got a lot of stickers that are hanging around taking up space? Well, use them to make a background on your card or layout! Cool results!

~Crafting For All Seasons-for the guys

~Digi Stamps 4 Joy-for the men

~Pollycraft-anything goes

~Sisterhood of Crafters-for the boys

~Stamping with the Dragon-anything goes

~Wags N Whiskers-love

Have a happy Saturday!!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Stay Strong!

 Watch, Stand Fast in Faith

Be Brave, Be Strong

1 Cor 16:13

Sentiment by Create with TLC

Challenges:

 ~Mayzy Art-polkadots

~Artistic Inspirations-ribbon

~Cupcake Craft-sentiment main focus

~Frosted Designs-polkadots

~Paper Makeup Stamps-punches/dies (I used corner and border punches)

~Stamp N Doodle-favorite embellishment (ribbon)

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~4 Crafty Chicks-sentiment only

~Sister Act-anything goes

~Stampin' for the Weekend-anything goes

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Purplish Birthday Wishes

At FAIRY TALE challenge blog, where I'm guest DT, the challenge for the next 2 weeks is {happy birthday}.  Check out the blog for more details and a pic of the cute stamp you could win! Here's my card.

Each Birthday is a New Beginning...

inside:

...and I made a matching envelope.

I used a Dawn Bibby Card Making Kit that I won from LEJ Designs.

Challenges:

~Opus Gluei-give me wings

~Creative Stamp Friends-birthday

~Tammy's Scrapin' Corner-things with wings

~Divas By Design-distressing (inking)

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Dutch Dare-begins with "B" (birthday, butterfly, bee)

~Polka Doodles-summer birthday card
~Inspire Me Fridays-anything goes

Happy Friday!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

The Beginning of a Happy Summer!

At QKR STAMPEDE, the challenge is {summer fun}.
Ya can't have summer fun without the SUN!!! The sun makes for a happy day!!! And what a day today is gonna be.The first official day of summer and it's gonna be a gorgeous one!!!

Oh Happy Day

Challenges:

~2 Creative Chicks-buttons,brads,bows

~Eclectic Ellapu-celebrate summer

~Squirrel and Fox-metal (yellow brad on button)

~ABC Challenges-summer

~Paper Makeup Stamps-punches/dies (border and corner punches)

~Craft Room Challenge-summer

~Crafty Sentiments-summer

~Deep Ocean-summer

~Papertake Weekly-hot (hot colors)

~Little Red Wagon-no patterned paper

 Hope your first day of summer is a great one!!! Enjoy, but stay safe!

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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

Let's Go the the Beach!

Life's Better on the Beach

Challenges:

~Delightful Inspiration From the Heart-monthly freebie Sea Turtle Beach

~Creatalicious-summer

 ~Scrappy Frogs-summer vacation

~Come and Get It-sketch inspiration

  

~Eclectic Ellapu-celebrate summer

~Gingerloft-yellow ribbon

~Whoopsi Daisy-summer

~ABC Challenges-summer

~Kaboodle Doodles-summer

~LEJ Designs-add texture (real sand from Punta Cana)

Here's where I'd love to be now!!!

(Punta Cana)

(¨`•.•´¨) Hugs

  `•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) from the

(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´ Heart

 `•.¸.•´ ~DEANNE~

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