Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - Tuesday Edition

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Hello lovelies!! I have a cute little garden gnome named Garner and his buddy Bayou, the snail! These two cuties are the newest additions to the Paper Pretties digi line by ARTish. I just knew that I had to use both of them on my card today! If you would like to see some more fabulous samples, please visit the Paper Pretties blog for more eye candy!

Bayou

Garner


I have used this week's sketch from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #119.

Card Details:
Stamps: Bayou and Garner by Artish for Paper Pretties
Paper: Ice Cream Parlor DSP, Old Olive, and Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up
Ink: computer ink for digital image
Accessories: Copic markers; Cuttlebug embossing folder; SU ribbon;
SU border punch; prima flower; SU brad; Nestabilities

PTT18 Anything Goes...with Sass!

Today is our last Tuesday with our sponsor Kenny K, and I have this little lovely to show you! She is appropriately named Madison Attitude, and she is super fun! Our challenge this week at Party Time Tuesdays is ANYTHING GOES, so get your party on and hop on over HERE to enter!

Card Details:

Stamps: Madison Attitude by Kenny K; Mixed Greetings by Woodware USA

Paper: DSP and Night of Navy CS by Stampin' Up

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: Copic markers; Martha Stewart border punches; SU circle punches; Nestabilities; blue Kaisercraft pearls; prima flower; SU ribbon

Woodware USA Challenge #29 - Forgotten Embellishments

Snaps, Snaps, SNAPS!! I have a ton of them, and I have never, not ever, even used one of them...until today! I know that my hoarding, I mean collecting, tendencies go into overdrive with craft items, but this was just ridiculous! I think I was intimidated to use them because I had seen people use them and bend the outside. Well, I actually got out my Crop-a-dile, and I put it on the correct setting, and I did them. Not only did I do the cards for this challenge, but I made this my swap card for my stamp club this month. And, each card used 8 snaps. That is a lot of snaps...I even cleared out all of the yllow ones, and I had to switch to blue. That is why I have two pictures for you today!

If you would like to join us at Woodware USA for this week's forgotten embellishment challenge, please visit HERE for more details and to upload your card!

Card Details:

Stamps: Mixed Greetings by Woodware USA; Beaded Circles Nestie Stamps by StampingScrapping.com

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up; DP by My Mind's Eye

Ink: Cherry Cobbler by SU; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Snaps by Making Memories; Nestabilities; SU circle punches

FBW156 Clean and Simple

It's a clean and simple day here at Flutter By Wednesday! Danni challenged us all to make a clean and simple card for challenge #156, and here is my result! If you would like to join us this week, upload your clean and simple look that includes butterflies, fairies or angels HERE.

I actually finally used the Impressibilities from Spellbinders. I have two of them that have never left the packaging. What is wrong with me? Well, the embossing is more subtle than the Cuttlebug, but I really liked the pattern on this one, aptly called "Butterfly." The butterflies are from Sizzix for Stampin' Up, and the stamp is from the Mixed Greetings set by Woodware USA...another one of my favorites! To top it all off, the pink is Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - Tuesday Edition

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Hail, Hail, the Gang's All HERE! Every time I looked at this image, I thought of that little song! It cracked me up! I knew that I just had to color in these fun pups in unconventional dog colors! I even think that the blue pup looks a little like a globe with all of his patches! Too funny! The paper is a bit wild, but I thought, "why not?" If you would like to see some amazing cards by my team mates, please visit the Paper Pretties blog for more information and eye candy!

Card Details:
Stamps: Well Wishers by ARTish for Paper Pretties
Paper: Lauderdale by Basic Grey; Soft Suede by Stampin' Up
Ink: computer ink
Accessories: Copic markers; Cuttlebug folder; SU Soft Suede ribbon; unknown epoxy sticker; Nestabilities

PTT17 Hot Diggity Dog!

Howdy! It's a Hot Diggity Dog kind of day here! We have this fun image from Kenny K today for our challenge at Party Time Tuesdays. Your challenge is to create an animal card! I love the looks of Kenny K's super fun images! If you would like to join us for this week's challenge, please visit HERE for samples and more information!

Card Details:
Stamps: Hot Diggity by Kenny K
Paper: Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up; unknown dsp
Ink: computer ink
Accessories: Nestabilities Wonky Squares; Copic markers; sentiment brad; brown twine; SU twill

Woodware USA Challenge #28 - Anything Goes

I went for a clean and simple look today with my challenge card for this week's Woodware USA challenge -- Anything Goes. I have used two Woodware USA sets -- Jane's Script (MY FAVORITE!!) and It's Spring Time. The paper is from Stampin' Up, and it is Whisper White and Daffodil Delight (wow, it rhymes!). The coloring was minimal with Copics, and the embossing is from Cuttlebug. To join us this week, visit HERE for more details!

Can you say DISASTER?

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is my dirty little secret. My craft room is a complete pigsty, lately! I'm trying to get things worked out in there, but I share the space with a crafty, but messy 6 year old. So, it is our mission to get it organized and cleaned up in the next week or so. The small kid table should be in my loft, but it hasn't landed there since we painted...in April. Yikes! Hopefully, these embarrassing photos will spur me on!

The new challenge blog -- Shopping Our Stash is having their kickoff, and everyone is posting pics of their crafting spaces. Well, I'm sure they can handle the good, the bad, and the ugly. I'm hoping to get out of the latter categories!!

Wish me luck!

FBW155 A Sketch by Carly

Happy Wednesday, Flutter By fans!! I hope your days are a little calmer than mine lately! Why does everything seem to happen in May? Funny! Our challenge this week is a sketch by our favorite girl, Carly! Don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy and/or angel on your card! We would love to have you join us, so upload your challenge card HERE!

Card Details:
Stamps: Posie Fairy by Mabelle Ro - Whimsy and Stars Studio; sentiment from Woodware USA

Paper: Life of the Party by Basic Grey; Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; SU ribbon in Soft Suede; prima flowers and brads; Stickles

PTT16 - A fun sketch from Stacy and images from Kenny K!

Welcome to our 16th challenge with Party Time Tuesdays! This week our theme is kids' birthdays, and we had a wonderful sketch to work with from Stacy this week! The image is by our month long sponsor -- Kenny K. I sense some real attitude from the dude on the scooter. What do you think? If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE for more details and to upload your card.

I actually had to cut my image to make it work for the sketch. It is quite liberating to cut into something that you have taken the time to color. However, it ended up working quite well! Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:

Stamps: Scooter by Kenny K; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: Life of the Party by Basic Grey; Riding Hood Red and Blue Bayou by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; button; SU Word Window and Modern Label punches

Paper Pretties Whatnots - Tuesday Edition

Happy Tuesday! Today is a new release day from Paper Pretties, and I want to show you Beatrice Butterfly! She is one of two images being released from ARTish for Paper Pretties this week. If you would like to see what the rest of the design team has come up with, please visit HERE.

In addition, I have used the sketch from this week's Sketch Saturday -- #155.

Card Details:

Stamps: Beatrice Butterfly by ARTish for Paper Pretties

Paper: Lauderdale by Basic Grey; Green Galore and Marina Mist by Stampin' Up

Ink: printer ink

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; EK Success border punch; May Arts ribbon; prima flowers and brads

Woodware USA Challenge #27 a Sketch!!

Hello Everyone!! I hope you all enjoyed the blackout on Thursday! I was a little frustrated with the lack of Blogger on Thursday because my weekend was so intense that Thursday was going to be my catch up day on here! Um, yeah, that didn't happen! One of our many activities this weekend was our nephew's First Communion! This is the card that I made for him. It is pretty busy, but I think it turned out well. I used the set Christian Celebrations from Woodware USA, and I used the sketch below. I had to take a few liberties with the sketch, but you can follow it generally! If you would like to join us, please visit HERE for more information!

Card Details:

Stamps: Christian Celebrations by Woodware USA

Paper: Capella by Basic Grey; Black and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Encore Gold
Accessories: Copic markers; EK Success border punch; Nestabilities; Spica glitter pens

I'm 39 today! No, really, I am!

We are having another Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop today...for ME!! So, I thought maybe it would be weird if I made a card for, technically, myself! I feel so special to have a blog hop in my honor, especially with creations from the many talented members of our design teams at Paper Pretties!

So, I really am 39, and next year will be the big 4-0. Am I dreading it? Surprisingly, no! In fact, I seem to get more bolder about speaking my mind. Each year is a badge of honor. Wear your age proudly!

FBW154 Anything But a Card!!

Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday is Anything But a Card. If you would like to play along with us this week, please visit HERE for more information. Also, the winner of the Paper Shelter images is listed on the challenge blog!

Ok, I was sure that this would look differently. I'm a firm believer in showcasing just about everything...the good, the bad, and the ugly. Well, this one missed the mark I had set for it, but I'm going to keep it. Let me tell you what I was thinking!

The black paper is the scratch magic paper, and I bought a pack of bookmarks to make and assemble. I had several butterflies that were left over from a shaving cream activity on glossy paper, and I chose three. From there, I decided to use the wooden tool to make the loopy lines for the butterflies. The first looked great, and I added the other two. Well, I thought something was missing, so I decided to add hearts.

Ever get to the point where you have just added too much, and you can't undo it? This is one of those instances! So, that is my crafting journey and faux pas for the day! I hope you will forgive me, but I thought sometimes it is important to share your process! Have an awesome day!

PTT15 - Gate Fold card with Kenny K!

Welcome to our 15th challenge at Party Time Tuesdays! We are being sponsored all month by the uber-talented Kenny K, and I was fortunate to be able to work with this fun Superhero image! Who can help but to admire those rippling muscles and winning smile? Our challenge this week is to make a Gate Fold card, and I hadn't made one in a while, so this was a treat! Here is a picture of the inside of the card!

If you would like to join us this week, you can find more details, samples and upload your card HERE. Thanks for stopping by today! See you tomorrow with my Flutter By Wednesday post!

Card Details:

Stamps: Super Hero by Kenny K; sentiment by Stampin' Up
Paper: Daffodil Delight and Real Red by SU; dp from Target
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Real Red by SU for sponging

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Martha Stewart border punch

Woodware USA Challenge #26 Wedding and/or Anniversary themed

Hello friends! I'm glad to have you back with me this week for another fun challenge at Woodware USA! Tis the season for wedding and anniversary cards! I can't believe how busy my May and June are shaping up to be, and love is in the air! If you would like to join us this week, just upload your wedding themed or anniversary themed cards HERE. I can't wait to see what you come up with. And, the winner of the Blog Hop blog candy is posted there!

I'm still low on the Photoshop Elements 8 learning curve, but I'm trying! I still can't seem to make my watermark go where I want it, so I've been leaving it off. Right smack dab in the middle of the picture just isn't working for me! Any help out there? I can't seem to find just the right tutorial for it! It's keeping me hopping! Oh well, I'll figure it out somehow. I learned how to save it as a brush (or something like that), but I can't figure out how to get it on the picture. I click on the saved watermark/brush, and it just gives me the tool that looks like a plus sign (+), and nada! I swear that I take 1 step forward and 10 back when I am trying to do this stuff! I thought PSE was supposed to be so awesome! Thanks for listening to me rant!

Card Details:
Stamps: Jane's Script and Sam Snail & Friends by Woodware USA
Paper: Glorious Green and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up
Ink: Melon Mambo by SU; Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; Martha Stewart Cornice border punch; pink ribbon; Bow Easy

Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop!

We are hopping today to say "Happy Birthday" to Janet!! It is her birthday today, and it just happens to fall on Mother's Day, too! I have a May birthday, and I often have had to share my day with Mother's Day! Not such a bad thing! We hope you have a wonderful day, Janet! I tried to find some heavy metal lyrics to include in my post, but I just couldn't find the right ones for you! I hope your day is happy!

If you would like to join us today, here is the order of the hop:

Paper Pretties Blog
Amber Hillman
Chris Veneruso
Dominique Hornberger
Frances Byrne
Jacquie Peifer
Jennifer Greco
Jessica Fick
Kristine Reynolds
Taylor Usry
Heather Lee-Reppen
ARTish (Illustrator)
Jackie Rakoski
Joni Mastronardi
Lisa Rasmussen
Nadine Buhl
Tracey Vincent
Nancy Bush - you are here!
Janet Rossi (the birthday girl!!!!!)

Thanks for hopping with us today!

Card Details:

Stamps: Swing on By Sophia by Paper Pretties; Mixed Greetings by Woodware USA

Paper: Lauderdale by Basic Grey; Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Pacific Point by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; prima felt flowers; SU circle punch; cloud template

FBW153 Paper Shelter

Welcome to another Wednesday, and you know what that means--it's Flutter By time!! We have a wonderful challenge sponsor for you this week! The Paper Shelter has so graciously given the design team some adorable images to work with. And, they donated a $15 gift certificate to one lucky participant! Our challenge this week is OPEN -- don't forget your butterfly, fairy, or angel! You won't want to miss it! Visit HERE for more details and to upload your card!

We have some other Flutter By Wednesday news! Jennie has taken a leave of absence from the team, but we look forward to her returning soon! Hugs to you, Jennie!

We are pleased to announce an addition to our FBW team -- Cindy Haffner! We are so excited to have her create with us! Welcome Cindy!

And, finally, we have a guest designer -- Amy Young! You have to check out her card on the FBW blog -- it's fabulous!

Card Details:

Stamps: Little Sylfie by The Paper Shelter
Paper: Foofala by Autumn Leaves; Riding Hood Red and Kraft by Stampin' Up

Ink: So Saffron for sponging

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; buttons; Martha Stewart border punch; SU ribbon

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots, Tuesday Edition

2nd post today--please scroll down for Party Time Tuesdays

It's another awesome release from ARTish for Paper Pretties this week! I just love this little guy...his name is Webster, and he looks like he is having the time of his life playing at the old watering hole! Did you have a favorite watering hole growing up? Well, being that I grew up in the country near a creek, we had some fun! But, my grandparents had a cottage on Lake Erie that we spent the summers exploring both the woods and the water! I think about how dirty we would get on those days! I don't think that my own child would appreciate how rustic that really was! Anyway, I digress...

We also have an adorable image of the Tooth Fairy this week that you can find in the Paper Pretties store. If you would like to see all of the other amazing creations from the design team, visit HERE. Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:
Stamps: Webster by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Paper Pretties
Paper: Bo Bunny and My Mind's Eye DSP, Kraft and Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up
Ink: Kraft, Soft Sky, and Chocolate Chip by SU; Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Cloud template; Copic markers; My Minds Eye rick rack; SU border punch

PTT14 - Happy Mother's Day with Kenny K!

Welcome to another week with Party Time Tuesdays! I'm so happy that you stopped by. We have the privilege of being sponsored by Kenny K all month long at Party Time Tuesdays! This week, we were able to work with Super Mom. The challenge is to make a Mother's Day card for this week. If you would like more details and to upload your card, please visit HERE.

I'm not sure where I am on the learning curve of Photoshop Elements, but I'm nowhere near the end! Whoa, things were frustrating yesterday trying to edit photos. In fact, on one photo I was able to get my watermark in the corner, but on this one, it would only go right smack dab in the middle. I will have to search more tutorials to find the answer to this mystery. Why can't programs be easy to figure out? If you know of any great tutorials that pertain to watermarks and papercrafting, let me know in the comments!!

Paper Sundaes Challenge #67 - Favorite Hair Color Combo (Copic - E11, E13, and E15)

Card Details:

Stamps: Super Mom by Kenny K; sentiment from It's Springtime by Woodware USA

Paper: June Bug by Basic Grey; Black and Real Red by Stampin' Up

Ink: Real Red by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Martha Stewart border punch; red pearls