Life's Journey

This is a card created using a card template by Cheeky Radish designs. I sponged the edges with SU Pink Passion. I submitted this card over at A Spoon Full of Sugar, their theme was #105 Celebration. What's more fitting for the occasion than to celebrate "LIFE."



Directions for the flower:
1. Punch out 15 - 1 inch circles, sponge the edges with Apricot Appeal.
2. Once the edges of all the circles have been sponged you will roll the circles around
a pencil. This will give the circles a rolled look.
3. Using the SU scallop punch, punch out one scallop circle.
4. Layered the circles to a SU scallop circle punch.
5. Add a button for the center.
6. The leaves were created taking green cardstock which was passed through a
crimper and then I used the small oval punch.

Next, adhere a label plate with two brads.

Do you think you will give this project a try?

Buzzing with Friendship

This is a card I created using a Sassy Cheryl's digital image. This is a simple layout but it was difficult for me to do. You see, I love all kinds of embellishments. Not to use any on this card was a challenge. I think it would be a huge challenge for me to design a card and not use any embellishment and no pattern paper. If you would like to see more creations using Sassy Cheryl's images, I encourage you to go here and become a member.
What do you consider a challenge when designing cards?

Challenges:
- Just Cute Bears Challenge, their theme is "thanks"
- Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge, their theme is Card/project to make someone smile or cheer them up’

Recipe:
Digital Image: Sassy Cheryls
Paper: HL
Coloring: Copic Markers
Other: Crystal Effects

100% Huggable

The sock monkey theme has been very popular lately. I remember when I was younger, just getting out of ear surgery when a nun came into my room and gave me my very first sock monkey. This is a card I created using a Whimsie Doodles digital image. I love this sentiment "100% Hubbable" by Create with TLC.

Did you have have a sock monkey growing up?

Recipe:

Digital Image: Whimsie Doodles

Saying: Create with TLC

Paper: HL

Coloring: Copic Markers

Other: Crystal Effects, ribbon, SU wide oval punch and scallop oval punch

Family Pets

My project this week was made using the digital images created by Cheeky Radish designs. I designed the card using a technique called Faux Postage stamp. The card measures 5 x 5. This technique is fun and easy and gives your cards a unique look. The first time takes a little more work because you have to make your mask. You can find the template and instructions here.


Recipe:
Digi image: Cheeky Radish
Paper: HL
Ink: SU for stippling
Other: Decorative scissors, ribbon, crstal effects, SU top note die

Elephant

This week over at Paper Popsicles it’s all about our four legged friends….and we’re not just talking about the kind that live in your house. This is a card created using a card template by Cheeky Radish designs. I ran the card template through an CB embossing folder. I used the SU top note die and copper sheeting to make the blanket and add copper brads. The scroll work was created using a Sizzix die and I added the beading.

If you stop by Paper Popsicles this week you will get a free card template. What animal do you think it will be? Don't forget to link your four legged card using Mr. Linky HERE and please include the challenge date when you link up!

So, what's your favorite animal?

Sweet Turtle

Here's a card I made for a friend's birthday. The digital image is by Whimsie Doodles. I submitted this card over at Corrosive Challenge. Their theme this week is Mr. Clean which means clean and simple cards. The image was colored using Copic Markers.

What does clean and simple mean to you?

Friends

Over at For Fun Challenges this week theme was any type of card BUT we must use a rubber stamp and no digis were allowed. I felt this was very timely since I haven't used my rubber stamps for some time now. It is a simple layout however, I think it is very elegant.

What do you think?

Recipe:
Stamp set: SU Vintage Vogue
Ink: Pink Passion, Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery
Other: Crystal Effects, Diamond Dust, white brad, sizzlet die

How does your garden grow?

Come join the fun! Cheeky Radish Puddle Jumping Digi Day, Thursday April 20 6-9 pm CST over at SNR Card Universe. When we reach 200 members, there will be an opportunity for everyone to download a new exclusive Card U Cheeky image. I loved working with the image. My goal was to design the front of the card like a seed packet. What type of garden do you have?


Recipe:
Digi template: Cheeky Radish
Coloring: Copic Markers
Paper: SU and HL
Other: Paper crimper, crystal effects, ribbon

Cake...Anyone?

This week’s theme is Cardstock over at Paper Popsicles!! We all have it and we all use some in almost every card or layout we create. This is a card created using a card template by Cheeky Radish designs. Do you have a favorite brand of cardstock?

Link your card in Mr. Linky HERE and please include the challenge date when you link up!

Submitted this card over at C.R.A.F.T. Challenge, their theme this week was celebrate/birthday. So, I thought cake is perfect.

Princess

Here is a card I created using an image by Sassy Cheryl's. Not sure if the photo shows the dimension of the beads that are glued on her dress. The inside of the card reads "If the Princess ain't happy...Ain't nobody happy." by Create with TLC. I submitted this card over at Practical Scrappers. Their theme this week is pattern paper. This challenge was prefect since I'm a collector of pattern paper. Do you consider yourself a princess?


Recipe:
Digi image: Sassy Cherly's
Digi saying: Create with TLC
Paper: HL and SU
Coloring: Copic Markers
Other: Ribbon, crystal effects, diamond dust, beads

Spring Flowers Bloom

Over at Paper Popsicles this week is about cardstock. My card was created with Mojo's Monday #138 sketch layout. The digital image is created by Cheeky Radish for the Paper Popsicles website. How often do you use charms on your cards?

Recipe:
Digi Stamp: Cheeky Radish

Coloring: Copic Markers
Paper: SU and HL
Other: Crystal Effects, Brads, gold beads, gold cording and gold heart charm, SU Embossing folder

Mulberry Flower

Pull out that old mulberry paper which you haven't used in years. Yes, I said mulberry paper. I have been seeing so many flowers made with tissue paper so, I thought why not try mulberry paper instead. The foundation of my flower is the SU scallop circle punch and then I cut 3/4 inch strips of mulberry paper and then ran the paper through the crimper. I added adhesive to the scallop circle and then started going around and around until I felt there was enough texture to the flower. I added a brad to the center. I just loved how this turned out. Have you made any of these paper flowers yet?

Challenge:Cute Card Thursday. Their theme this week is a card for "Someone Special." My friend's birthday is coming up so, I thought I would give this one to her.

Hanging out with my peeps

This week over at Paper Popsicles we have been playing with all things flowers…LOVE Spring flowers!!! Here is a card I made using one of the wonderful flower images available in the Paper Popsicles store. The saying is from Create with TLC. If you haven't stopped by and get your free sayings I encourage you to do so. I just love what they create.

What's your thought about this color combination?

Challenges:
- Digital Tuesday called "Make Me Laugh"
- Little Red Wagon called "Brads"

Recipe:
Digi template: Cheeky Radish
Coloring: Copic Markers
Paper: SU and HL
Other: Sizzlet die, ribbon, SU Boho Blossom punch, brads, crystal effects, SU circle punches, paper piercing

Watering Can

This week’s theme at Paper Popsicles is all about Spring Flowers. My project this week was made using the watering can card template created by Cheeky Radish designs. The flowers were made using a techinque called Dahlia Fold. You can see several videos on how to do this here. Don’t Forget to link your Spring Flower cards HERE ! Each entry this month gives you a chance to win the MS Glitter pack.


Just found out today (Saturday) you can Grab this shaped card template and show us your very own watering can card. Link your cards for this challenge HERE.

I submitted this project to Practical Scrappers Punch Challenge. This week they wanted to see us get out your punches and use them. It can be any kind of a punch, including border punches. The flowers on my project were made using the 1 1/4 circle punch. What do you think about this project?


Recipe:
Digi template: Cheeky Radish
Paper: HL
Ink: SU for shading
Other: Sizzlet leaf die, Sizzlet swirl die, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, sizzlet die, ribbon

Tags of Memories

I'm calling this project "Tags of Memories." Read on for details. Here is a clever gift a my friend Jan taught last week in one of my stamp clubs I attend monthly. Her theme for the class was "green" so we made this project using used CD's which she has received in the mail. You know, the one's wanting you to buy their internet service, etc. I'm giving this unique gift to my mother-in-law for Mother's day. I'm going to have my husband write something he remember's about his mom on the back of each of the tags. I have placed an magnet on the back of the CD so she can put it on her refrigerator to enjoy. Over at For Fun Challenges this week's challenge is to make a card for a mom so, I submitted this project for their challenge.

This was a fun and easy project to make. Are you ready to give it a try?

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Day Dreaming

Over at Paper Popsicles it's all about buttons. I just love buttons! You can really use them on anything….from layouts, to cards, to digitals. This card was created by Cheeky Radish for the Paper Popsicles website. The card layout was by Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Challenges I submitted this card for: participated in the For Fun Challenges this week for the theme was to make a card for mom. Over on Little Red Wagon their challenge was creating a card using pink and green.

Post any of your projects which you have incorporated buttons using Mr. Linky! At the end of the week, you could get Scooped, and you will be entered into our monthly grand prize drawing! So, what are you waiting for?

Recipe:

Digi Stamp: Cheeky Radish

Paper: SU

Other: Button, Crystal Effects, Sizzix die, MS butterfly punch, SU 5-petal punch and Bo Ho Blossom punch, Rhinstones

Charmed

This digital image is from Designed 2 Delight April #4. You can purchase this digital image at Designed2Delight digital stamps. This card is made using a card sketch by SCS 277. The inside of the card reads "It's better to get laugh wrinkles than to get worry warts!"

Recipe:
Stamps Digital: Designed 2 Delight
Coloring: Copic Markers
Paper: SU and HL
Other: Crystal effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Rhinestones, SU scallop edge punch


Challenge:
- April challenge week #4 by Designed 2 Delight

Yumm, Cake

Today over at Paper Popsicles it's Moose Track Monday, which means a new theme. This week's theme is projects using buttons. My project this week was made using the cake card template created by Cheeky Radish designs. I submitted this project to
C.R.A.F.T. (Card Shape) Challenge. This was a fun template to work with. Does it look good enough to eat?

Recipe:
Digi template: Cheeky Radish
Paper: HL
Other: Sizzlet die, Prima flowers, Buttons, Stickles (Silver and Blue), CB Embossing folder

Lady Bug

Here is another card I created this past week using some scraps of paper sitting around. The image is by Bugaboo stamps. I made this for a co-worker'ss Birthday. What do you think I need to do to improve my coloring skills?

Recipe:
Digi Stamp: Bugaboo stamps

Paper: HL and SU
Coloring: Copic markers
Other: Crystal Effects and Ribbon