Flying High

Have you ever gotten so far behind that you wonder if you will ever catch up again? I am there! *sigh* I just wanted to make a quick post before I attack my to do list again.

This card was created using Blackleaf Studios Flying High Digital Stamp set. This set comprises of 7 air crafts to embellish your crafts. To play along in this week's MyGrafico 'Anything Goes' challenge, simply make a project and post it to your blog or another on-line gallery and link it to the MyGrafico Challenge Blog.

Challenges I participated in: Little Claire's - Anything Goes, Send A Smile 4 Kids- Birthday Boy

Recipe: HL Paper, Ribbon, SU small and large star punches, glitter, Crystal Effects, Copics, swiss dots embossing folder.

Sweet Cupcake

I'm always bummed out when I can't take a little time to play but, not this weekend. I had three days off to play.

Here is a card I made for this week's 'Anything Goes' challenge over at MyGrafico. The card featured one of the cupcake image from the Sweet Cupcake set by Blackleaf Studio. This stamp set is ideal choice for creating those swanky looking invites, birthday cards, party decorations and paper piecing which you can purchase here.

To play along in this week's MyGrafico 'Anything Goes' challenge, simply make a project and post it to your blog or another on-line gallery and link it to the MyGrafico Challenge Blog.

Challenges I participated in:

MyGrafico - Anything Goes

I Did It Creations - Anything Goes

Cuckoo Clock

Here is a card I made for this week's 'Anything Goes' challenge over at MyGrafico. The card featured the Cuckoo image from the Sweetness Collection by Blackleaf Studios.

This design just came together effortlessly--I love it when that happens. Sometimes I have to try lots of configurations and color combinations before I have something that feels right to me. This one was a snap.

To play along in this week's MyGrafico 'Anything Goes' challenge, simply make a project and post it to your blog or another on-line gallery and link it to the MyGrafico blog.

Challenges I participated In:

Ooh La La Creations - For someone special

Creative Inspirations Paint - Keep it Sweet and Simple

Recipe:
Paper: HL

Stamp: Blackleaf Studios

Color: Copic's Markers

Layout: SC302

Other: Crystal Effects, Button, Twine, Metal Swirls, Embossing Folder

Cherish

Here is my card for this week's awesome MyGrafico 'Anything Goes' challenge. This card was created using the butterfly from the Fairy Glade Stamp Set by Mels Brushes.

I printed out the butterfly twice and then colored the images with Copic's. The colored image was then heat embossed with ultra thick embossing power three times. This technique turned an ordinary digital image into extraordinary embellishment. The layout used is SC313.

To play along in this week's MyGrafico 'Anything Goes' challenge, simply make a project and post it to your blog or another on-line gallery and link it to the MyGrafico blog.

Challenges I participated in:

MyGrafico - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Aly's Sunday Challenge (2W) - Bling Bling

Recipe:

Paper: DCWV and HL

Stamp: Mels Brushes (butterfly), SU Warm Words (Cherish)

Color: Copic's (V12, V15, V17, Y17, Y21, YR65, YR68, BG72, BG18, G12, G24, G14)

Other: UTEE, White embossing powder, SU Mat Pak, Rhinestones

A Hug FUR You

You know when you have a vision... and then your card turns out nothing like that! This is what happened with this card. Then I remembered a quote 'To make something special, you just have to believe in special.'

Using my Cricut and the Bloom cartridge I cut out the bamboo in green and the flowers in peach cardstock. I colored the Panda with Copic markers. I added a brown and raffia' ribbon to the card to add the luscious feeling. The saying on the card says, 'A hug FUR you' by TLC.

The card was created using layers of Dreams of Japan digital paper pack by Jazzy Patterns. Set of 12 digital papers in traditional colors of Japan. They make great backgrounds for scrapbook pages, greeting cards, gift tags, wrapping paper and other creative projects you come up with. The image used is Dilek Cute Panda Digi Stamps. These Dilek Cute Panda Digi Stamps designs can be used as embellishments for invites, cards, stationery, scrapbooking or for digitized embroidery.

Would you like to get receive prizes from MyGrafico? Submit a project with this week's challenge theme here.

Challenges I participated in:

MyGrafico - Anything Goes,

Copic Creations - (Ends 31/1) use something new plus Copics

Fuzzy Wuzzy - (M) - animal, anything goes

Recipe:

Digital Stamp: Dielek Cute Panda, by Dielek

Digital Paper: Dreams of Japan, by Jazzy Paper

Saying: TLC

Other: Circut Bloom cartridge, Raffia, Copic Markers,

Made With Love

"Put your things away when you are done with them." My mom would say this to me when I was younger! But it's true. My work table isn't as messy because I have been putting most of the stuff away when I'm done. Yes, I said "most."

Today I'd like to share a card I made for this week's MyGrafico 'Anything Goes' challenge.

Using my Cricut and the Bloom cartridge I cut out a birdcage and a leaf branch. I wanted to emphasize the birdcages on the digital paper by Revidevi as well as bring in the feeling of Valentine's day with the love birds. I used small hearts to give the impression of leaves on the tree.

This is a close up view of the bird cage and the saying on the inside of the birdcage reads, 'Made With Love' from TLC.

The digital paper set comes with 10 lovely designs with cute critters. The designs are great for any craft projects, background for invites, cards, wrapping papers, and paper goods. Purchase the February Critters Papers here.

Would you like to get receive prizes from MyGrafico? Submit a project with this week's challenge theme here.

Other challenges I participated in:

Totally Gorjuss - hot colours

Do You Stack Up? - pink

Recipe:

Paper: February Critters Papers by Revidevi

Circut: Bloom (Birdcage and tree branch)

Stamp: Made with Love by TLC

Other: SU wallflower and lattice embossing folder, SU heart-to-heart punch, SU pinking hearts border, SU wide oval and ribbon.

Of Corsets Your Birthday

I think it's always so fun to try new stamps. Being on the MyGrafico Design Team have allowed me just that. Today's project for week #80 MyGrafico Challenge 'Anything Goes' challenge is a Birthday card.

I choose an image from the 'Corset Stamps' by Blackleaf Studios. I printed the image two times. Once on white cardstock and then again onto printed paper. This technique is called paper piecing with digital stamps.

I then colored the 'bra' with Copic Markers. I loved how the yellow just made the image pop. Did you notice how the pattern paper gives the appearance of faux stitches? I added a touch of bling by applying glitter on the hanger.

Corset Stamps are a fun and swanky way to adorn your bridal shower invitations, girls night cards, stationery, scrapbooks, digitized embroidery or even wall decals. Visit the MyGrafico site to see other projects created by the design team using this set.

Would you like to get this set for free? Submit a project with this week's challenge theme. Click here for all the details.

Other challenges I participated in: Fairy Fun Fridays (2 weeks) – Happy Birthday, Sew Many Cards - Birthday, Totally Papercrafts - Birthday, CYDA - Anything Goes, Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Anything Goes

Diva

I have so many ideas running through my head and not enough time. I have a cute card to share with you today. Love the color combination.

It's time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's #79 challenge was 'Anything Goes.' I created this cute card using the Dilek Chic Girls Digital Stamp 1 by Dilek Design Studio. Visit the MyGrafico site to see the other creations by the design team.

What's in it for me to submitted projects for MyGrafico Challenges? Prizes and recognitions for your work. Click here for all the details.

Challenges I participated in:

MyGrafico - 'Anything Goes'

Sketch Saturday -'Sketch'

2 Sisters - 'Gettin Girly' (2 wks)

Craft Your Days Away - 'Anything Goes' (2 wks)

A Very Merry Christmas to You

It's time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's #78 challenge was 'Anything Goes.' I created this cute hybrid card using the 'Vintage Pines' by Cheri Wenger and the 'Traditional Christmas Damask Papers' by Cupcake Cutiees. Using your digital papers and stamps along with some ribbon, glitter and other great products make this card come to life.

I created the base of the card on the computer using the one of the designs from the 'Traditional Christmas Damask Papers', word shapes and colors to create this hybrid card. I then printed out the pine cone digital image twice. The saying is and frame is from Vintage Pine collection. I added gold glitter and a brad to the frame. To add the ribbon, I cut two small slits on each side of the color block. I really liked how this hybrid card came alive.

Challenges I participated in:

Lots To Do, 'Words'

Stamp Something, 'Christmas Combo'

Cupcake Cutiees Christmas Damask Papers are beautiful!! These would be great for invitations, cards,paper goods and great scrapbooking papers! You will receive 13 patterns with this set for $5.00. Purchase this set by clicking here


Use these elegant pen-n-ink frames and design elements to create beautiful cards, scrapbook pages, papers, frames and gift items. Print and hand color the designs or use the brush files to change the colors and combine elements or create multi-colored designs. Perfect for cards and invitations, place cards, winter weddings and more! These also make beautiful overlays for photos. You will receive all of the elements in this set for $5.50. Purchase this set by clicking here.

Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs

Believe

It's time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's #77 challenge was 'Anything Goes.' I created this cute card using the 'Christmasy Stamps' by Blackleaf Studios .

I love the design of this card. I used pearlescents chalks for the center. I colored the reindeer with watercolor pencils added Crystal Effects and dazzling diamonds. The antlers were colored using a silver gel pen.

Challenges I participated in:
The Sweet Stop, card sketch layout.

This charming Festive and Traditional Christmas Stamps are sure to add that sparkle to your special events - Party, Cocktail, Dinner, Celebrations, Festivities..etc
The file contains 7 different joyous and fun Digital Stamping Elements which can be purchased for $4.00.

Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?
Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.

Be Merry & Bright

I started making some Christmas cards this weekend using some products I received from Mygrafico store. This card was created using one of the digital images from the set called 'Traditional Christmas' by Blackleaf Studios.

The card layout is SC305.

Challengs I participated in:

Paper Cutz, Christmas using bling

Crazy 4 Challenges (C4C64), their theme was circles

Crafty Creations Challenges, Christmas is coming

The file contains 7 different joyous and fun Digital Stamping Elements. This charming Festive and Traditional Christmas Stamps are sure to add that sparkle to your special events - Party, Cocktail, Dinner, Celebrations, Festivities..etc You can purchase this set in the Mygrafico store here for $4.00.

Unicorn

It's time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's #76 challenge was to Go Girly. I created this cute card using the 'Unicorns Stamp Set' by Blackleaf Studios and 'Stick Fairies Paper' by Stick Fairies Paper.

This card was created using SC296 layout. I colored the image with Copics. I have been seeing many cards with scrunched ribbon so, I thought I would give it a try.

Challenges I participated in:

Cupcake Craft, was 'Fairy Tales & Panto Season.'

A Spoon Full of Sugar, was 'Anything Goes.'

Digi Doodle Shop, was 'Anything Goes.'

Stick Fairies paper pack. Great for scrapbooking, craft projects and more! 16 -11x11 papers. Paper match with coordinating clipart set found HERE. Purchase set at Mygrafico for $5.00.

Chic, Trendy, Fun and Playful Unicorn Stamps Set. The set contains 8 fully editable design elements for your craft project. Purchase set at Mygrafico for $4.00.

Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?
Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.

Better Not Pout 3 x 3 Gift Card Set

It's time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #74 was to create a project incorporating an assigned card sketch. I created this cute 3 x 3 card box using Lilly Bimble, 'Tis' the Season' digital background papers and 'Christmas' Clip Art by Stockberry Studio
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This box holds 4 cards and envelopes. I'm really excited how this project turned out. Did you notice the Christmas tree on the box? I printed and cut out the digital Christmas tree and then ran the image through the Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder. Next, I took sand paper and sanded off the dots to create Christmas ornaments. The circle on the box says, 'Better Not Pout!' A video on how to make this 3 x 3 box is located at the end of this post.

I used the computer to layer all the digital elements on the cards. I then printed out the images on cardstock and added a layer of red cardstock and added a red ribbon for dimension. I did two cards of each design.


Lilly Bimble, 'Tis' the Season' digital background papers with 16 colorful papers for Christmas and the holiday season. Snowflakes, ornaments and trees adorn these mix and match papers. Use for scrapbooking, cards, invitations and holiday crafts. Purchase the set for $5.00 here.


'Christmas' Clip Art by Stockberry Studio. These Christmas characters are great for your next craft project! You will receive 8 designs in this kit for $4.00. Click here to purchase.

Challenges I participated in:

Crazy 4 Challenge, their challenge was 'Square card.'

Polka Doodles, their challenge was 'Quick and Easy Christmas Cards.'

Watch the video below to learn how to make the 3 x 3 box.

Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?
Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.

Autumn Bingo

It's time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #73 was to create a project incorporating Autumn colors. I created this cute Autumn Bingo card using Aspen Papers by Lilly Bimble and Sketchy Leaves Digital Stamp Set by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.

Front view of the card. The card layout was SC287. I also submitted this over at Cupcake Craft Challenge, their them was 'Fall Colors.'

Close-Up view
I used Copic Markers on the leaves. I love how they turned out. Did you notice the rain drops on the leaves?

Sketchy Leaves Digital Stamp Set by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff
The bold lines of the stamps make them a snap to color of simply print them on colored cardstock, easy and fun! Seven stamps for $3.75.


Aspen Papers by Lilly Bimble
12 autumn inspired modern retro backgrounds for card making, scrapbooking, photographers and more. Some of the papers have added texture. All 12 designs for $3.38.
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Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?

Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.Amber's Blog
Cindy-Lynn's Blog
Dardi's Blog
Jennifer's Blog
Jovita's Blog
Katherine's Blog
Laurel's Blog
Lynn's Blog
Martha's Blog
Michelle's Blog
Tammy's Blog
Tazza's Blog
Trinh's Blog
Vera's Blog

Halloween Owl Treat Holder

It is time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #72 was to create project incorporating Sparkle... Use something shiny, sparkly or glittery! (jewels, glitter, clear embossing liquid, papers, elements; whatever is shiny sparkly, or glittery). I have a sweet Halloween Diaper Treat Holder which I created using JW Illustrations called ‘Halloween Owls.’

If you noticed I also created a Paper Clip Book Mark using the Pumpkin digital image. I used Stickles to make my project sparkle. I love this innovated product. You can watch the video at the end of this post to learn how to make the Diaper Fold Treat Holder.

This cute set of Halloween Owls comes with 12 graphics and 15 backgrounds! Set includes: a witch owl, a mummy owl, a magician owl, a skull owl, a pumpkin owl, a black branch, 2 lollipops, a trick or treat bag, a candy corn, a pumpkin and a string of star lights. Want to win this set? Go over to the MyGrafico Challenge blog and see the details.

Diaper Fold Treat Holder Video

Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.Amber's Blog

Cindy-Lynn's Blog

Dardi's Blog

Jennifer's Blog

Jovita's Blog

Katherine's Blog

Laurel's Blog

Lynn's Blog

Martha's Blog

Michelle's Blog

Tammy's Blog

Tazza's Blog

Trinh's Blog

Vera's Blog

Fresh

It is time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #71 was to create a card utilizing embossing. Embossing - any type of embossing or embossed items; like embossed papers, embossing with stamps, embossed elements, dry embossing etc. This card was created using Breakfast Clip Art by JD Digi Designs & Falling for Autumn Paper Pack by Cupcake Cuties.

Want to win these sets? Go over to the MyGrafico Challenge blog and see the details.

Breakfast Clip Art by JD Digi Designs

You can purchase this set for $4.50.

Falling for Autumn Paper Pack by Cupcake Cuties

These are beautiful 14 designs!! Great for invitations, cards, and paper goods. Great scrapbooking papers! You can purchase this set for $5.00.
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Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme? Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.
Amber's Blog
Cindy-Lynn's Blog
Dardi's Blog
Jennifer's Blog
Jovita's Blog
Katherine's Blog
Laurel's Blog
Lynn's Blog
Martha's Blog
Michelle's Blog
Tammy's Blog
Tazza's Blog
Trinh's Blog
Vera's Blog
GDTLisa's Blog

Sail Boat

Here is a card I did for MyGrafico Technique Tuesday

which showcases the Puzzle Layer technique.

I was inspired from a card I saw on the web. The Puzzle Layer technique was taught in the Technique Junkie Newsletter. The image is from Dilek Design Studio. The Sailboat Digital stamp, awaken the fisherman in you, great for male oriented card making. Purchase the image here for $1.25.

Timeless Style

It is time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #70 was to create a project using the Clocks and watches by Sara Paris & Cross Hatched paper by Woofy World.

I printed the large clock out on transparency and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then, I inserted an antique brad in the center. I then colored the pocket watch using watercolored pencils. Did you notice the copper mesh? I had the mesh sitting around in my supplies for awhile. I loved how this card turned out. I submitted this card over at 'Secret Crafter.' Their theme this week was distressing.

Clocks and watches by Sara Paris

A really useful collection of antique-style timepieces for only $4.00. Consists of six clocks, pocket watch and modern wrist watch plus time related sentiments and quotations to embellish all your crafts. Great for scrapbooking and card making. Clocks include; wall clock, mantel clock, cuckoo clock, drum-head clock, balloon clock and director's clock. Individually drawn and unique based on antique styles.

Cross Hatched paper by Woofy World.
Description: 12 Chic Designer Papers for $4.50. Beautiful designs for your craft project. These would look great on cards, stationary, scrapbook pages or any project.
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Would you like to see more project with timeless theme? Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.

Amber's Blog

Cindy-Lynn's Blog

Dardi's Blog

Jennifer's Blog

Jovita's Blog

Katherine's Blog

Larisa's Blog

Laurel's Blog

Lynn's Blog

Martha's Blog

Michelle's Blog

Tammy's Blog

Tazza's Blog

Trinh's Blog

Vera's Blog

GDTLisa's Blog

Circus Clown

It is time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #69 was to create a project with a 'Pop It Up' theme using the Joyful clowns stamp set by Delik and Circus paper pack by Cupcake Cuties.

Pop It Up - Add some dimension to your card or altered item. This can be done with foam adhesive, laying elements with chipboard, making your elements pop up from the rest of the elements, like rosettes, buntings, ect. just so long as it has a different dimension from the rest.

Front view of my card.

I stamped the black cardstock with a star stamp and Versamark. I then heat set with clear embossing powder.

Inside view of my card.

Did you notice I use the clown tent digital paper for the inside of my card?

Close-up view of the inside. I loved how this turned out.
This digital stamp set could be used for many celebrations.

Joyful clowns stamp set by Delik

Circus paper pack by Cupcake Cuties

To enter our Challenge you just need to create a 'Pop It Up' card or project and post it over at MyGrafico Challenge. Then you could be the lucky winner of the digital sets we used this week.

Would you like to see more project with the 'Pop It Up' theme? Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.
Amber's Blog
Cindy-Lynn's Blog
Dardi's Blog
Jennifer's Blog
Jovita's Blog
Katherine's Blog
Larisa's Blog
Laurel's Blog
Lynn's Blog
Martha's Blog
Michelle's Blog
Tammy's Blog
Tazza's Blog
Trinh's Blog
Vera's Blog
GDTLisa's Blog