Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland...

...on a sensational Saturday at Sugar Creek Hollow! I have combined two of this year's winter releases from Sugar Creek Hollow. I love that I have finally figured out how to "layer" items in my photo editing software. It was definitely a "DUH" moment on my part!! However, here it is!! The fruits of my labor, so to speak! Our challenge this week was to include lace on our card, and this could be either real lace or faux lace. Well, I have plenty of real lace, so I decided to embellish this circle a bit. It sure did add some texture! Also, I have included some of the lovely crinkly ribbon that Tracy sells in the Sugar Creek Hollow store...I'm addicted to it! Talk about adding texture! Thanks for stopping by today...you will love the creations from my other team mates! Check out my list on the left sidebar!

Card Details:

Stamps: Winter Wonderland set and Christmas Cardinal by Sugar Creek Hollow

Paper: Graphic 45 designer paper; Riding Hood Red and Kraft by Stampin' Up

Ink: Close to Cocoa to sponge edges

Accessories: Copic markers; Creative Memories cutting system; lace; Crinkly ribbon

FBW128 Witching You a Happy Halloween!!

Only 4 more days until Halloween...that is what Meredith tells me!! She is so excited about Halloween and the candy, of course! Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday was to use purple, orange and black on our cards. Don't forget to include a butterfly, angel, or fairy on your card! I chose to use black butterflies on mine. I can honestly say that I don't think I have ever used a black butterfly in one of my creations. So, get your creativity flowing into the cauldron of cards and get crackin'! Upload your creation HERE!

I have used this adorable stamp called Witch Sophia from Paper Pretties this week...I was so glad to be able to ink it up! She is a cutie!!

My card is also entered in the Paper Pretties challenge this week, which is to make a square card - mine is 5 1/2 inches square!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Witch Sophia by Paper Pretties

Paper: Graphic 45; Concord Crush and Tangerine Tango by Stampin' Up

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers; SU black satin ribbon; Sizzix embossing folder; Martha Stewart butterfly punch

PTTC#18 Yummy Carrot Cake

Hello Party People!! It’s time for another challenge at Party Time Tuesdays. We are so excited by the number of participants that we have had lately!! And, there have been some amazing creations!!

This week we have a color challenge…the Carrot Cake color challenge to be exact! So, if you are like me, dust off your orange and add some brown and white. It makes me hungry just thinking about carrot cake!! We would love to have you join us this week! Upload your card HERE, so that we can come and admire your handiwork. Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Paper: Nook and Pantry by Basic Grey; Chocolate Chip and

Pumpkin Pie by Stampin' Up

Ink: none

Accessories: Create a Critter cartridge by Cricut; Nestabilities;

SU satin ribbon; Prima flower

A Big "BOO" to you! Have a Magical Day!

It’s Monday…where did the weekend go? Sorry my post is a bit late, but I battled a migraine last night, and it won, so I hit my bed at an unprecedented time for me…8:00! I’m better now, but I’m battling that lovely headache hangover.

This week’s challenge at Woodware USA is to use Halloween colors. How fitting, right? I was also able to use an adorable set called Wizardry! It has many different sayings and images, and it doesn’t have to be used solely for Halloween. Check it out HERE. Don’t forget that you can still get your two free Inky Link stamp pads with any purchase from Woodware USA. Tell your friends!! Hop on over to the Woodware USA design team blog for more inspiration!

Card Details:

Stamps: Wizardry by Woodware USA

Paper: Eerie by Basic Grey; Tangerine Tango and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Ink: Tangerine Tango by SU; Palette Noir
Accessories: Copic markers; Spica glitter pens; SU ticket corner punch; SU black satin ribbon; Kaisercraft black pearls

Sheparding a Sensational Sugar Creek Hollow Saturday!

Saturdays, as you know, are utterly sensational at Sugar Creek Hollow. We were challenged to use one of two digital images this week. It was either this primitive sheep or Christmas Cardinal, which I used a couple of weeks ago. This was a fun image to work with. I actually printed it out twice on both white and kraft cardstock. I then cut out the body and layered it on the kraft paper. I used black liquid applique to give some texture to the sheep's fur. I printed it out a third time and popped up the heart. I used Stickles to give it a little sparkle!

I used the new Labels 16 from Nestabilties (a current favorite!), and I topped it off with some fun lace!! The sentiment is my own from my computer...a little cheeky, but it was fun, and I thought it went well with the card!! The red is Riding Hood Red from Stampin' Up. Thanks for stopping by today...I hope that you are enjoying the crisp fall air! See you soon!

FBW127 You Make My Heart Flutter

Good morning, Flutter By friends!! It is another glorious fall week here (a little gloomy today, but that is what butterflies are for!) We have been treated to real butterflies in front of our house thanks to the verbena and lantana that we planted in the spring!! Boy, did they attract some GORGEOUS butterflies this year! Anyway, this week's challenge is an open one, so show us your butterfly, fairy and/or angel creations...we can't wait to see them! Upload them HERE so that we may admire your handiwork!

Card Details:

Stamps: Butterfly Wings by Close to My Heart (sentiment)

Paper: Delovely by Cosmo Cricket; Blushing Bride and Concord Crush by Stampin' Up

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Jolees butterfly stickers; rhinestone brad; Spica glitter pen; silk flowers

Party Time Tuesdays Challenge #17 - Anything Goes

Welcome back to another fabulous Party Time Tuesday! We have an open challenge this week, and I know you need to bulk up that birthday card stash!! So, what are you waiting for? Hop on over to the Party Time Tuesday blog for some inspiration from our design team!!

This card was for a friend’s daughter’s birthday. I just love this little set from Penny Black, and I couldn’t wait to use my new Wonky Squares!! Thanks for stopping by today!! See you tomorrow for Flutter By Wednesday!

Card Details:

Stamps: Penny Black and sentiment from Stampin' Up

Paper: Melon Mambo CS and DSP and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers; Cuttlebug embossing folder; Nestabilities; Oval, scalloped oval, and ticket corner punches by SU; Spica glitter pens

It’s Monday, and we have a treat for you!! This week’s challenge for our Woodware USA design team is ANYTHING BUT A CARD! This really is a challenge for me each time that we do it. I get into the card rut, so I seldom venture out into the world of “other things.” Today, I did!

I have a box that came in a pack of six from Martha Stewart Crafts. It is designed to hold treats (brownies, bars, cookies, etc.), so I decided to jazz it up a bit. I tend to give more treats around the holidays, so I made this for Christmas. I kept the stamping simple, but I loved that I could assemble the phrase “we wish you a Merry Christmas” through stamps in the set called Traditional Christmas Greetings. It is a great all purpose set, and it gives you a large amount of greetings, both religious and secular.

I used a set of paper from My Mind’s Eye called Colorful Christmas, and it is adorable…so glad that I had some left over from last year because this box took up a lot! The box is almost 9 inches square, and the depth is 2 ½ inches. The ribbon is Purely Pomegranate satin ribbon from Stampin’ Up.

See you tomorrow!! Tuesday is always a party, so check back for my Party Time Tuesdays card!!

It's Saturday again, and we have a color challenge for you this week at Sugar Creek Hollow. The colors are: River Rock, Early Espresso, and Baja Breeze. A fun color combo that I haven't used myself before. I used this wonderful tag as my image, and I love the little scene that it depicts...reminds me of home in the winters. I hope you enjoy your weekend...it is finally Fall here in the Carolinas!

FBW126 Trick or Treat

Yay...it's WEDNESDAY! And, that means that it is time for Flutter By Wednesday! Today's challenge is to use a fall theme in your card, but don't forget the butterfly, fairy or angel (the most important part!) Upload your card HERE. I bought this adorable fairy from Paper Pretties a couple of weeks ago, and I was finally able to ink it up! She is a cutie! I also used my Martha Stewart border punch with bats on the card. It is a bit lost in all of the detail, but you at least get some cool cute little bats as excess paper! Slap some mono on them, and voila, another embellishment. That is a true testament to how I hate to throw things away! And, I'm excited about my watermark...can you believe that I have one? And, I was able to use it!! (pats herself on back).

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Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #88

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Card Details:

Stamps: Halloween Fairy Elle by Paper Pretties

Paper: Eerie by Basic Grey; Kiwi Kiss and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Ink: Palette Noir

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