Vintage Red Blue Gray

I started with the color idea from the PlayDateCafeChallenge-barn red, slate blue, and gray. Unfortunately the collection was closed this morning. I really need to pay closer attention to those deadlines, shesh. Their idea of slate was darker than mine. Then I went with Carly's sketch from SketchesByCarly. She is quite an artist, check out her site to see what you get, just for playing! Many of you already know her talented mom Kris Breach at Ink Something. So then I had to find a picture and luckily I had gone through some pictures in the morning. My darling brother must be about 4 in this photo, it's a school photo, badly faded. The shirt is red with white polka dots and the vest, (with matching pants I remember), is a light denim.
Used: All Stampin' Up except the blue sunflower which is a digi by Priscillastyles that I colored with Sharpie markers. Check out the Crafter's Digital Art Center to see more fantastic uses of Digital Images.

Swap Tag

This is the small tag that I made for the Crafter's Digital Art Center, Swap 4 'Take Your Pick'. I used an image from Doodle Pantry. I'll be posting the swaps I received next week! Thanks for visiting!

I was awarded the 'Shining The Light' badge from Our Daily Bread Designs, SLC for THIS challenge. Thanks again!

Ladybug Birthday

I got this adorable ladybug at Crafter's Digital Art Center from Priscilla,(priscillastyles store). It was in the freebies challenge last month. I used red, rose and a bit of blue/purple. It's pretty basic and was easy to whip up. Hope you enjoy it, thanks for visiting!

2 More Swap ATC's From Friends

Time for 2 more CDAC swap ATC's....The first one is from Starla Black and here's what I love:

One thing that you can't see well is how cool the paper that the wreath is printed on. I'm not sure what she did but it is shimmery. The coloring is gorgeous, and how about that faux stitching? The 'button' is a puffy sticker. Great job, thanks Starla! Here is her CDAC page.

The second ATC is from Cheryl Barclay and here is what I love about her's:

It is so natural, I love the look! The The main panel is ink distressed and aged looking, as is the heart. I think the linen thread for the bow is a perfect addition, and the cute 'my friend' sentiment with the little gem! The hearts are dimentional, and pop right out from the wreath and leaves. Thank you so much Cheryl! I don't know if she has a blog but here she is at CDAC.

ATC Swap from Veronica

This cute little red kitten is the first in line of my ATC swaps. This swap was through Crafter's Digital Art Center. Veronica Noechel  is the artist, using a priscillastyles image. Here's what I love: The red cat, the shimmer ink (that you can only see irl), the dp, the crochet flower, the deep red gems.  It's even sweeter in real life! Thanks so much Veronica!

ATC

This is the Artist Trading Card that I made for the swap last month at Crafter's Digital Art Center.  I used an image from Priscilliastyles, 'Turtle', and colored it with SU markers . It is 3 layers of card stock, one is Cuttlebuged with Swiss Dots, and wrapped with 2 colors of organdy ribbon. I punched out a heart and added Stickles around the edge before popping it up.

Thank you for being the hostess Deb S.!

Over the next few weeks I'll be posting the ATC's that I received.

h b d happy birthday card

I won this cute little bear in a Wink Wink Ink challenge at CDAC quite a while back. The image is 'Rainy Day'. I paper pieced the hat, coat and boots. I colored the rest with markers. Thanks for making my day!

CDAC Sketch Challenge Sponsored by Deedee's Digi's

This image is 'Irish Blessings' that Deedee is providing for the Crafter's Digital Art Center's sketch challenge, cdacsc17 HERE. I colored with SU markers, cuttlebuged the pink panel, and used sparkling gold/green paper behind the main image. I was in a button mood following the Happy Monday Challenge, so added three of those too!  Thanks for visiting!

Hello Sunshine!

It was a bit sunny today, so I felt like finishing up this sweet & sunny card. The adorable 'Hello Sunshine!' image is from Deedee's Digis, but you can't find it in the store right now. You have to go HERE to Deedee's Digis group at Crafter's Digital Art Center. Lot's of fun crafting and chatting over there! Thanks for visiting today.

Lotta Love

Yes, a lot of love went into this little 3x3 card! First off I printed my 'Stitched with Love' image way to small for what I had in mind. Then I decided to fussy cut around all of those little scallops, which wasn't really that hard now that I know how to fussy cut more efficiently. Then I just went with it and came up with this color combo of red, pink and pale plum. Turns out I really like it, and the card came together very easily. The Stitched with Love heart image is from Heart Song Designs, who just opened a web store! I discovered Leah's designs at my favorite digi community, CDAC. Check out both links, you'll be glad you did.

The Key

 My latest Shelly's Images creation. I used the heart pocket idea that I learned at the CDAC Free Classes.
I received this image set from Shelly during the CDAC Group Heart Hop. Thanks, I love it! I used some dp for the heart and layers behind the sentiment and key panel.  I used Metallic Rub-Ons, which is like a paste. I applied it with manicure q-tips. It's shinny and shimmers in real life. The card is for the Shelly's Image Blog, Terrifically Thrilling Thursday challenge.  It's TIC TAC TOE time again! Well, I'm late, it's due tonight. :( I chose to use 'red, flowers, and buttons'.  Below you can see a the key close up and removed from the pocket. I think you can see the clear button better.

Sweet Puppy Love

I used a lot of  'stuff' on this one:
Image: Priscilla's freebie in the Group Heart Hop at Crafter's Digital Art Center. Find him HERE at Priscillastyles 
Colors: Baja Breeze & Rose Red
Embellishments: Self adhesive pearls, rub on's, dimensionals, markers, dp, nesties
Sketch:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #89 (MMSC89)

Thanks for visiting! I have some pics of my daughter, cat, and dog to post later.  A very cute photo session.

Pocket Heart 'boy' Valentine

This Valentine is probably for my husband. I have another idea in mind for him, we'll see if I get to it. I learned how to make the heart pocket HERE at CDAC-it's a free class! The sketch is from Sketches by Carly. It's been so long since I played her challenge, or any challenge for that matter. Anyway.....I've tucked a little book mark inside of the heart pocket. The only stamping I did was to make the 3 flowers, using my 'Flowering Gems' set from Layers of Color.

I want to show you my first version of  ATC's for the Crafter's Digital Art Center Swap. I used 'Heart Flourish Digital Stamp Set of 3' by Priscillastyles. 
I used 2 colors of organdy ribbon, the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder, and a Sakura clear shimmer pen for my embellishments. I like how they came out but only made the two. I wanted something different, so those of you in the SWAP...this isn't the ATC you will be receiving. Thanks for stopping by today!!!

New Year's Eve Angel

Hi Everyone! This 'New Year's Eve Angel', is made following the Free Paper Angel Class at Crafter's Digital Art Center given by Carol Hurlock, visit her at, Chocolate, Crafts, and Bears, Oh My. I finished just in time, the class ends December 31! 

I decided on using stamped wings, from the Layers of Color Art Stamps set, 'Regal Wings'. There are so many ways to make the angels, go check them out at CDAC, just scroll down to the slide show. Become a member if you aren't already, quick and easy.

Thanks so much Carol, your video was super fun and easy to follow!

Dragonfly

Hi all! This card base is actually 'Pear Pizzazz' from Stampin' Up, (a pretty, light green). The color wouldn't come out right so this is it. The sketch is based on the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.  The two dragonfly images on the left are from Priscillastyles and I colored them with SU Pastels. They are more vibrant in real life. {{{btw-won them at Crafter's Digital Art Center}}} The little one on the right is a shinny sticker. I outlined the 'you', 'me', and 'friends' with a black Sakura glaze pen so they would be more pronounced. Well, hope you like it, let me know what you think. Thanks a bunch!!!

Sweet Pumpkins

This is my little note card collection of happy pumpkins. The first is from a set by Priscillastyles called 'Pumpkin Digital Stamps', it's a 7 stamp set for $3.00. The second is 'Allie Pumpkin' by Pattie's Creations.The third is an image I received in a swap several years ago. I apologize, but I don't have the name of this adorable image or artist.

Autumn Leaves at MPS

I'm about done with my Halloween creations. This is an image from Michelle Perkett Studio. Here is the Challenge:

We challenge you to make a card or project using autumn leaves and/or fall colors along with a Michelle Perkett Studio image! Find out more and enter HERE.


This image is 'Scaredy Cat', but I'm not sure if it's for sale or not. Michelle gave it as a freebie to her Crafter's Digital Art Center group. I have leaves on the image and stamped in the background of my ATC.

Simply Spooky

This is my first Simply Betty Stamps, image. Isn't she beautiful? I've crafted her into a bookmark for myself or for my daughter. This was a freebie image given at Crafter's Digital Art Center. Thanks for visiting!

Note Cards

Here are a couple of little note cards that I made using images from Glitterbabe's Art. You need to check out her shop, she has a variety of images.  This is 'Birdhouse' (not positive) and 'At the Moon', two of my favorite images. Aren't the cats sweet? I discovered Stef's work at Crafter's Digital Art Center. Click on it an go to Glitterbabe's Art group, sign up if you need to, it's free and so are a lot of images!