CYDA Challenge #32 ~ Autumn

A CAS card for the CYDA Challenge for an autumn card.

Supplies: Stamp by Stampabilities and trendy trees (113258).
Papers: Whisper White and Patterns DSP In Brights- Pumpkin Pie (117155)
Ink: Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: SU! Markers and Pop Dots.

Free Digi Friday- I Owe You 3!!!!

Hello crafty and stampy friends!!

I have not been on top of my free digi Fridays for the last few weeks.  Our printer broke down and I am still waiting for it to get fixed.  Hopefully soon.  So, I can't share any cards made with digis but I can share some digis I found in the last few weeks that *I* think are super cute!!

Hope you'll enjoy them and please leave comments to the artists to thank them for their generosity!!

Cute owls by Lost in Paper Scraps

Cute silhouette houses by Beyond the Fringe

Fun turkey at Karen's Doodles

and one more because it is too cute!!!  A sweet winter bird by Just Some Lines


Have a wonderful weekend!!!

A Bit Out of the Box

I rarely make home made crafts.  Not my forte  :)  But, I saw some Halloween bottles on eBay and thought I could do that!  So, here's what I came up with.   Got some bottles at the thrift store, printed labels found by googling Halloween bottle  labels images.  Threw in some fake spiders, eye balls and skeleton from Michael's.  I adhered the labels with Modge Podge and covered the entire bottles to give them some texture and age them a bit.  Died some cheese cloth with tea.

 My sweet cat had to inspect them  :)  Hope you like this idea!  Super quick and simple!!!

Party Chick

Inspired by this card from Moe Joe.  I love the sketch of her card and thought I haven't used my exacto knife in a long time, and I was on a mission to use what I have!!!  I have so many supplies from years of stamping, I feel like I really need to use what I have before I go and buy some more fun goodies!!  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamps by Studio G.
Paper: SU!'s Marina Mist and Paper Scraps.
Ink: Early Espresso.
Accessories: Exacto Knife, Ribbon by American Crafts, Crystal Effects, Fiskar Corner Punch and White Signo Gel Pen.

Flower Soft Thankful

My card is inspired by Lisa's.  I used Flower Soft for the leaves.  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

I entered my card in the Creative Belli Blog Challenge- Flower Soft

Supplies: Stamps by SU! Thoughts & Prayers (113252) and Happy Harmony (retired)
Paper:  Crumb Cake.
Ink: Early Espresso.
Accessories: Ribbon by Michael's, Flower Soft - Autumn and 2 Way Glue Pen.

Free Paper Piecing Friday!!

Hello card making friends!!  No digis today.  Instead, I am sharing a pattern for paper piecing this super cute Santa.  I found him on the BH&G Scrapbooking magazine site but the site has been down most of the night.  I will try and check tomorrow and see if I can put the link so you can get this cute Santa.  There are other paper piecing patterns you can download too.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

ETA:  Here's the link for the Santa Paper Piecing Pattern

Supplies:  Stamp by Studio G.
Papers: SU!'s Confetti White, Riding Hood Red and Sweet Pea DSP (retired).
Ink: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: Cuttle Bug Folder D'Vine Swirls, Sponge.

You're a Hoot

Inspired by this card from Sarah Jay.  I didn't have a long branch stamp so I free hand cut it and went around the edges with a black marker.  Stamped the owl on a piece of scrap paper, cut it up and popped it on Pop Dots!  Voilà!!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: Stamps by The Stamps of Life- Owls2love.

Papers: Natural Ivory, and scraps.

Ink: Basic Black.

Accessories: Pop Dots, Marker, Fiskar Corner Punch.

Digi Friday- Cute Witch

This week's free digi is so cute!! Don't you just love her!!!  You can get her here on Michelle's blog.   Please don't forget to say thanks in her comment box  :)

I drew the box around her to make her stand out more.

I used the sketch from this week's Sassy Lil' Sketch

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Saturday!

Supplies: Digi by Michelle Perkett, sentiment by SU! Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Papers: Whisper White and Rich Razzleberry.
Ink: Black.
Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Stickers by recollection- Michael's.

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I really like the sketch for this week.  I had to tweak it a bit to fit what I wanted to do.  Hope that's OK  :)   Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

Supplies:  Stamps by SU! Aviary (120462), Music Notes Wheel (120327) and sentiment by Studio G.
Papers: Very Vanilla and The Girls' Paperie Vintage Whimsy.
Ink: Black and More Mustard.
Accessories: 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon (109027), 1" Circle Punch ( 119868) and Pop Dots.

Free Digis Friday- Christmas

Hello crafty friends!  I am very excited about this week's free digis.  That's right, more than one!  I found the images at DZ Doodles.  You can get them here for a limited time only.  So hurry and grab them.  While you're there, take a minute to thank them by leaving them a comment.  It's the polite thing to do  :)

Now, I saw a similar card somewhere so my idea for this card is not original but I can't find the card that inspired mine.  I did a few searches on Splitcoaststampers but to no avail  :(  The other thing you'll notice is that the antlers aren't the same colour!!! Oh my heck!  I need to pay more attention when I colour!  Anyhoo, used Prismacolor Pencils again along with my Gamsol.  Added a bit of glitter on his red nose and voilà!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Saturday tomorrow!

I entered my card in these challenges:  Alphabet Challenge Blog- Q is for Quick & Simple ,

Bah! Humbug! - Reindeer

Supplies: Digi by DZ Doodles, sentiment made in Word.
Papers: Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler.
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glitter and Cherry Cobbler Ribbon.

Clean & Simple Christmas

I know it's a bit soon for Christmas cards but this year, I am determined to have a calm December so I am starting now with my cards and hope to have them done by the end of October.  We'll see  :)

This is my favourite Christmas colour combo: red, white & craft.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamps by SU! Come to Bethlehem (120591)
Papers: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake.
Ink: Versamark.
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon Cherry Cobbler (124105)

I posted my card in this challenge Truly Scrumptious #66

Free Digi Friday on a Saturday

I was too busy yesterday to post this card.  I hope you like this digi.  She is so cute and you can get it here.

I coloured her with Prismacolor pencils and used Gamsol to blend the colours.  If you're not familiar with Gamsol, here's a tutorial.

I entered my card in these challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge #149- Girly

Less is More- anything goes

Totally Paper Crafts- Clean & Simple

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Saturday!!

Supplies: Stamp by Studio G and digi by Lili la crevette.
Papers: Marina Mist and Whisper White.
Ink: Dusty Durango.
Accessories: Dusty Durango Ribbon (retired), Gamsol and Prismacolor Pencils.

Patriotic Paper Piecing

As we remember the terrorists' attacks of 9/11, we decided as a family to do something nice on this day.  I believe that the best revenge is living well.  So, we will try and be extra kind to those around us. After Church, we will go to our local Memorial park for 9/11 and deliver cookies to people who serve our country.   I am a Canadian citizen but today, I believe we are all Americans fighting for freedom.  I made this card to offer in thanks.  I free hand drew the clouds, the house and the hills.  Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a peaceful day.

Supplies:  Stamp by Studio G.

Papers: Bread Crumb, Natural Ivory and Making Memories.

Ink: Night of Navy.

Accessories: Black Marker, Button, Thread.

I entered my card in this challenge:

Challenge Up Your Life #52- Paper Piecing

Free Digi Friday- Pumpkins!

This will be my last post for a little while.  I am leaving tomorrow morning for Canada, my homeland.

Here's this week's free digi by Nikki over at Melonheadz Illustrating.  She has lots of free digis so go check her blog out!!!  kept this one very simple as I still need to hurry and pack!!  :)

I'm entering my card in the challenge #61 Outdoor Fun over at Wags & Whiskers.  Going to the pumpkin patch is always so much outdoor fun  :)

  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Saturday.  See you after Labour Day!

Supplies: Digi by Melonheadz Illustrating.
Papers: Chocolate Chip and Naturals Ivory.
Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Button, Pop Dots and Thread.

Quick Birthday

When you have one minute to make a card, grab a piece of pattern paper, stamp a sentiment and you're good to go!!

Supplies: Stamp by SU! On Your Birthday (111664).
Papers: Paper Studio, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red.
Ink: Night of Navy.
Accessories: Pop Dots.

SC342/Free Digi

Been so busy these last few weeks with spending time with the kids that I decided to put the blog on the back burner.  Always so sad when they go back to school  :(

Anyway, to get me out of this funk, I made a card using this cute free digi from Two for Tuesdays blog.  Love the retro images that are there!  Hope you're having a happy day!

Supplies: Free Digi by 2 for Tuesdays, Sentiment by Studio G.
Papers: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red and Little Bee Designs- This & That.
Ink: Black and So Saffron.
Accessories: Curly Label Punch (119851), Pop Dots, Prismacolor Pencils, Sponge

Baby Girl - Lawn Fawn

This card is inspired by a card I saw at a local scrapbook store.  I wish I could take credit for it but I really can't!  Hope you like it and have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamps by Lawn Fawn Plus One and by Paper Smooches Spiffy Scooters.
Papers: So Saffron, Whisper White and textured White and scraps.
Ink: Black.
Accessories: Thread, Scallop Border Punch (119882), Pop Dots.

Cette carte est inspirée par une carte que j'ai vu au magasin de scrapbooking qui est près de chez moi.  J'aimerais dire que c'est mon idée originale mais je ne peux pas!  Merci de votre visite!


Matériaux: Etampes par Lawn Fawn Plus One et par Paper Smooches Spiffy Scooters.

Papiers: Tellement safran, blanc et retailles.

Encre: noire.

Accessoires: Ficelle, perforatrice bordure festonée (119882), Pop Dots.

Just Saying Hello

Inspired by this beautiful card by Kasia.   I am adding a link to her blog.  She has so many beautiful cards there.  I know you'll be inspired, so go check it out!!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!!

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Inspired by Nature (111656) and sentiment by Hero Arts.
Papers: Ivory Naturals and Black.
Ink: Black and Old Olive.
Accessories: Pearls by Paper Studio, Butterfly Punch (119848)

Ma carte est inspirée par Kasia.  J'ajoute un lien à son blog.  Donc prenez quelques minutes pour le visiter.   Ça l'en vaut la peine!!!  Merci de votre visite et passez une belle semaine!

Matériaux:  Etampes par SU! Inspirée de la nature (111754) et par Hero Arts.

Papiers: noir et ivoire naturelle.

Encre: vert olive et noire.

Accessoires: perforatrice papillon (119848)  et perle par Paper Studio.

Free Digi Friday- Scarecrow

Isn't this scarecrow so cute!!  You get get it here for a limited time so hurry and grab him while you can!  I love Spyder's Corner and I am adding a link to her blog so go check it out.  I also followed a sketch from a gal over at SCS.  This is the card that inspired mine.  Debby's blog is called Lime Doodle and it is full of gorgeous cards!  Adding a link to her blog as well so you get to be very inspired today!!
I was in a hurry and my colouring isn't the best.  Hard to stay inside the lines when you do it fast  :(
Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

Supplies: Digi by Spyder's Corner, Sentiment by Studio G.
Papers: Naturals Ivory, Old Olive and Patterns DSP Brights Collection (117155)
Ink: Black
Accessories: Gamsol, Prismacolor Pencils, Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882)


Entered my card in this week's Frosted Designs challenge, The Poodles Parlour,

Il est mignon cet épouvantail non?  Vous pouvez l'obtenir ici pour un temps limité donc aller le chercher vite vite!  J'aime beaucoup Spyder's Corner et j'ajoute son blog sur ma liste;  allez y jeter un coup d'oeil.  J'ai aussi suivit le sketch de Debby et son blog s'appelle Lime Doodle.  Vous pouvez aussi aller le voir car il y a plusieurs bonnes idées.  Voici la carte qui a inspirée la mienne.  Comme toujours, j'étais pressé pour coloré et j'ai donc un peu depassé les lignes  :(  C'est difficile de faire bien quand on n'a pas beaucoup de temps!  Alors, bonne fin de semaine et merci de votre visite!


Matériaux:  Digi par Spyder's Corner et sentiment par Studio G.
Papiers: Ivoire naturelle, vert olive et Pile de papier à motifs de la série Design, collection brilliant (117155)
Encre: noire.
Accessoires: perforatrice bordure festonee (119882), crayons en bois Prismacolor et Gamsol

Something a Little Different

I don't really have a style when it comes to my cards.  In fact, I don't really have a style for the clothes I wear either.  Sometimes it's jeans, sometimes, it's a skirt.  Plain and neutral one day, fun colours the next.  So, I feel the same way about the cards I make.  I would say though that I dress modestly and it is always simple.  No big jewelry or loud accents.  No layer after layer.  Same with my cards.  I prefer to go clean & simple.  Mostly because I am always short on time  :)  Anyhoo, this card was inspired by Birgit's card.  Hope you like it and have a happy Sunday!

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Nature Walk (121997)
Papers: Textured White and page from a French book.
Ink: Black.
Accessories: Pop Dots, Sponge, Perfect Plum Ink Pad, Markers, Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109027) , Thread and Button - my stash.

Je n'ai pas vraiment de style avec mes cartes.  En fait, je n'ai pas vraiment de style avec les vêtements que je porte non plus.  Parfois je porte des jeans, d'autres fois, je porte une jupe. Simple et neutre une journée, couleurs vives une autre.  Alors, c'est un peu pareil pour mes cartes.  Je dois dire que je porte mes vêtements toujours de façon modeste et bien simple. Pas de gros bijoux ou d'accents.  La même chose avec mes cartes.  Je préfère simple & propre. La plus part du temps parce que je n'en ai pas beaucoup de temps  :)  En tout cas, cette carte est inspirée par Birgit.  J'espère que vous l'aimez et passez un beau dimanche!


Matériaux: Etampes par SU! Nature Walk (121997)
Papiers: blanc texturé et page d'un livre.
Encre: noire
Accessoires: encre prune parfaite, éponge, marqueurs, ruban noir 1/4" (109027), bouton , ficelle et Pop Dots.

Free Digi Friday - CDT152

This week's free digi comes from Beccy's Place who lives down under  :)  I decided to use the colours from the Colour Throwdown challenge for this week.  I also wanted to give it a bit of a rustic look so I inked the edges with the Soft Suede and distressed them as well.  Hope you like it and have a happy Friday!

Supplies: Digi by Beccy's Place, Sentiment by Papertrey.

Papers: Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Black and Whisper White.

Ink: Basic Black.

Accessories: Woodgrain Impression Plate by Papertrey, Ribbon by M, Designer Buttons Subtles (119745), Twine, Curly Label Punch (119851), SU Markers.

L'image digitale de cette semaine nous vient de l'Australie- Beccy's Place.  J'ai utilisé les couleurs du défi de Colour Throwdown de cette semaine.  Je voulais donner ma carte une allure un peu rustique alors j'ai épongé les contours avec le suède doux.  J'espère que vous aimez l'image et passez un beau vendredi.

Matériaux:  Image digitale par Beccy's Place et sentiment par Papertrey.

Papiers: Brune dune, rose rouge, noir, blanc.

Encre: noire

Accessoires: Woodgrain Impression Plate par Papertrey, ruban par M,  boutons designs subtils  (119745), ficelle, perforatrice etiquette bouclée extra grand (119851), marqueurs par SU!.

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This card is for this week's Colour Challenge at SCS.  This is so out of the box for me.  I actually drew these birds.  My card is inspired by Godelieve and the drawing lessons are by Delphine Doreau.  I used a water brush with my markers so the edges of my birds are a little fuzzy but I kinda like it that way.  I had so much fun drawing these, I will do some more in the future.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: Sentiment done in Word.

Papers: Naturals Ivory, Island Indigo.

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Black and Island Indigo

Accessories: Ribbon (Michael's), Water Brush.

Cette carte est pour le défi de couleur sur SCS de cette semaine.  C'est très différent pour moi parce que j'ai dessiné ces oiseaux.  Ma carte est inspirée par Godeliève et la leçon pour dessiner est de Delphine Doreau.  J'ai utilisé mon pinceau pour aquarelle et les contours de mes oiseaux sont un peu embrouillés mais j'aime ça comme ça.  J'ai bien aimé dessiner ces oiseaux et je vais probablement en faire d'autres.  Merci de votre visite!

Matériaux: Sentiment fait avec Word.

Papiers: ivoire naturelle, indigo des îles.

Encre: narcisse délice, tango mandarine, noire and indigo des îles.

Accessoires: Ruban (Michael's), pinceau aquarelle

Bee Happy U R Loved

A quick and simple one again today.  Hope you like it!  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamps by SU! Every Little Bit (120558)
Papers: Bread Crumb, Scraps from Paper Stacks- Brights Collection (117155) and Marina Mist.
Ink: Black
Accessories: Postage Stamp Punch (122344), 2 Way Glue Pen, Glitter, Armada Alphabet Punch Kit, Heart to Heart Punch ( 119881), Pop Dots, So Saffron Ribbon (retired), Signo White Gel pen.

Une autre carte vite faite et bien simple.  J'espère que vous l'aimez!  Merci de votre visite et passez une belle journée!


Matériaux: Etampes par SU! Every Little Bit (120558).

Papiers: Brune dune, retailles de mes  Paper Stacks- Brights Collection (117155) et murmure marin.

Encre: noire

Accessoires: perforatrice grand timbre (122344), cole, brilliant, perforatrice alphabet Armada, perforatrice coeur à coeur ( 119881), Pop Dots, ruban tellement saffran (discontinue), stylo blanc Signo .

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This week's featured stamper on SCS is Jennie Moczan.  She has a gift for clean & simple cards!  So, I chose this card as my inspiration.  Hope you'll take a few minutes to check out her blog as I am adding it to my list.  Thanks for stopping by!


Supplies: Stamp set by Paper Smooches Surf & Turf and SU! Dot Dot Dot (115332).  
Papers: Paper Studio, Whisper White and paper scraps.
Ink: Black
Accessories: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 2 1/2 " Circle Punch (120906), Button - my stash, Thread, Fiskar's Corner Punch and Pop Dots.

  L'étampeuse vedette cette semaine sur SCS est Jennie Moczan.  Elle a beaucoup de talent 

pour les cartes qui sont simples et propres.  J'ai donc choisit cette carte pour mon inspiration. 

 J'espère que vous allez prendre quelques minutes pour aller voir son blog que j'ajoute à ma

 liste.  Merci de votre visite!

Matériaux: Etampes par Paper Smooches Surf & Turf et SU! Dot Dot Dot (115332).  

Papiers: Paper Studio, murmure blanc et retailles.

Encre: Noire

Accessoires: Perforatrice cercle festonné 2 3/8"  (118874), perforatrice cercle 2 1/2" (120906), Bouton, ficelle, perforatrice coin arrondi Fiskar et Pop Dots.

Free Digi Friday - Snowman and WT332

Isn't this snowman so cute!  You can find him here.  The "Ways to Use it" challenge at SCS is to use metal on our card.  I used metal snowflake brads.  Hope you like this week's free digi.  Have a happy day!

Supplies: Digi by Jellypark Friends, sentiment by Hero Arts.
Papers: Whisper White & Bashful Blue.
Ink: Calypso Coral
Accessories: Snowflake brads by Making Memories, Swirl Cuttle Bug Folder and Pop Dots.