Look Who's Turning One!!

A fun little birthday card for a cute little guy! My friend's little boy turned one recently, and today was his first birthday party! The card is using Mercy Kerin's sketch this week (MTSC83), and it's a fun little sketch. I was able to use my Creative Memories cutting system for the circles and ovals. I was just explaining the other day that this is a tool I have had for around 10 years that I still use weekly! Now, that's a good tool!

Card Details:

Stamps: Look Who's Turning by Stampin' Up

Paper: Lime Rickey by Basic Grey; Baja Breeze

and Tangerine Tango by Stampin' Up

Ink: Pallette Noir; Tangerine Tango by Stampin' Up
Accessories: Creative Memories cutting system; EK

Success border punch; Stampin' Up Twill tape

SCH Fab Friday--It's Graduation Day!!

Happy Graduation Day...well maybe someone is graduating today somewhere! It's a Fab Friday at Sugar Creek Hollow, and we have a challenge for you today!! We had a color combination...Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Very Vanilla, and Chocolate Chip. Those were some oldies, but goodies! I love these two blues, and I still pull them out of my arsenal at times!

The digital stamp that I used is part of a set called Vintage Graduation from Sugar Creek Hollow, and it is wonderful. It is very versatile! And, it is only $5 for three digital stamps! You can't beat that!! And, I love digital stamps for their instant gratification...being that I am a last minute stamper!

I also used Mercy Kerin's sketch from this week (MTSC73), and I really feel that it fit this image!! I love when things all work together!! That is amazing!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Vintage Graduation by Sugar Creek Hollow

Paper: Soft Sky and Blue Bayou CS and DSP; Very Vanilla and

Choc. Chip CS by SU

Accessories: Choc. Chip ink to sponge; CM circle cutter;

Nestabilities; SU ribbon; Basic Grey brown pearls

Sugar Creek Hollow - Easter Bonnet

"In my Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it..."

This lovely image from Sugar Creek Hollow reminds me of this little song (hopefully I wrote the words correctly!). The bonnet is so intricate and feminine that it was really fun to color. I've had a crazy week, and my crafting time has been seriously limited, so coloring the image was relaxing to me.

This week, we were challenged to use buttons on our card. I tend to collect things, so I have a ton of buttons that never get used, and lo and behold, I had three that matched this week. Don't forget that it is Friday, and that means a new freebie at Sugar Creek Hollow. Also, Tracy has added some beautiful and adorable Easter images to the store. Check them out!

My card is also for Mercy's sketch this week...MTSC64...it is a cute one this week. Check it out!

Card Details:

Stamps: Hat by Sugar Creek Hollow

Paper: My Mind's Eye DSP; Pink Pirouette, Close to Cocoa, and Choc. Chip from Stampin' Up

Accessories: Copic markers (RV21, 23, 25, 29; G21, 24; V06, 09); buttons; Cuttlebug embossing folder (floral screen); SU Word Window and fancy label punch; SU rubons; Martha Stewart Daisy border punch

Quilting with Sugar Creek Hollow - A Sneak Peek

Happy Saturday everyone! We have snow here in Charlotte, NC...can you believe that one? We just didn't want to miss the party with the rest of the US! This has been one wild winter. Doesn't it make you want to hunker down under a nice cozy and comfortable quilt? These wonderful quilt images are from an awesome new digital stamp company that is officially debuting on March 1st. However, you can get in on the ground floor! Hop on over to the Sugar Creek Hollow blog and become a follower. There are images already available for purchase and even some freebies!

Our challenge with these three images was to use them on one card. I used the sentiment on the inside of the card, and I was able to use some scraps inside. The quilt block image is a fun one, and it actually has two names. Coming from a quilting background, I consult my mother for all quilt-related questions. And, she told me that this block is called both Bird of Paradise and 54-40 or Fight. Wow, they always have wonderfully rich names for quilt blocks, and they all have a unique history.


Another wonderful part of this preview...you can buy all three images for $4.99, and if you buy all three by today, you can have two more adorable stamps for free!

My card is also for two challenges:

Color Throwdown #79 - Sage Shadow, Blush Blossom and Riding Hood Red
Mercy's Sketch Challenge (MTSC60) - a sketch

Card Details:
Stamps: Quilt images and sentiment by Sugar Creek Hollow

Paper: Be Loved by My Mind's Eye; Kraft, Riding Hood Red, and Blush Blossom by Stampin' Up
Ink: computer generated

Accessories: Red Lace by Moda Fabrics; Cream lace by unknown; Copic markers (pic above);

FBW92 Cute as a Bug

Hello, Flutter By Wednesday fans!! We were absolutely blown away by the response to our move last week!! I had such a good time visiting all of the blogs that participated. Can I just say, "WOW"!! It always amazes me how much talent we have out there!! Today is Flutter By Wednesday #92...how did we get all the way to 92? Our love of all things fluttering really makes it easy! This week, our challenge is an open one...just don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy, or angel on your card. Wouldn't it be a challenge to include all three on one? Anyway, I digress!

Don't you want to know what this lovely butterfly is doing here? It sure is pretty (or purty, depending on where y'all are from)!! Well, in order to find out, you have to go to the Flutter By Wednesday blog to find out. While you are there, read carefully and upload your creation if you have one! Believe me, it is well worth your while!!

I finally caved in to the peer pressure and purchased these fabulous stamps from CC Designs...they are just adorable and fun to color, of course. My card is also for the wonderful sketch (MTSC56) from Mercy HERE. I happened upon another challenge blog called Copic Buzz, and their challenge this week was to used pink and red. Well, isn't that appropriate!

Card Details:

Stamps: CC Designs GingerSnaps Buggaboos

Paper: Brenda Walton's Sweet Talk by K&Company; Going Gray by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Basic Grey ribbon; Prima Flowers; unknown brad; Pink Shimmerz; Copic Markers (N5, E00, E02, E25, E27, RV21, RV23, RV25, RV29)