Happy Spring

Well, we might be getting closer to springtime weather now. There is still a lot of snow around my house, but temps should be in the fifties. 

I think I will get my sandals out. 

I love this front porch scene from MFT.  

I colored part of the scene with copics.

 I used the Circle Stax dies to layer my focal image. 

I followed the weekly sketch #117:

 
I am also entering the following challenges:
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards
Daring Cardmakers 
Outlawz

Sweet Stamps Easter Challenge

 

Our challenge this week is Easter.

Easter is early but spring is not here in NH.

I colored these Autumn Blooms in shades of purple for Easter. I used the Crafts Too Embossing Dots Frame (3045) Folder

 I added the "Happy Easter" sentiment (949 C).

I added a flower gingham ribbon.

Card base is Lovely Lilac.

I am entering the following challenges:

ABC Challenge

Crafty Boots

House of Gilli

PTT Anything Goes Challenge

 Our sponsor for this challenge is

The Robin's Nest.

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Stayin Afloat

I cannot wait until I am on a float with the sun on my face! Too much winter! 

I love this new stamp from Art Impressions. 

Love these girlfriends. 

I colored the image with copics and paper pieced some of the floats. 

I made a coordinating envelope to play in the Art Impression challenge.

Just Because

I took out some of my Flourishes stamps to join the Timeless Tuesday Challenge at Flourishes.

This stamp is from the Garden Picks set.

I colored the flowers with copics and used the Victorian Oval Template to layer the image

Poppies

I love poppies and I had a great time playing with all these new poppy stamps and dies from MFT!

I stamped a couple of the poppies with the new Electric Red ink.

 I masked the poppies and stamped the verse image with Kraft ink. I added a poppy made with the Die Namic Poppy Builder. 

Leaves were also cut from the Poppy Builder with Sour Green Felt. I machine zigzagged stitched along the edges of the layers.

I layered the framing flourish on the border die from the new Blueprint 1 die namic cut with Kraft card stock.

I followed the sketch for the April Guest designer challenge.

 

Card size is 5 X 6

 

I am also entering the following challenges:
Color Throwdown
Whimsy
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge

MFT Guest Challenge

It's time for a try at the My Favorite Things April Guest Designer Challenge. 

This month MFT is challenging us with a fabulous sketch!

I played with my new goodies from their March release. 

Wow, awesome stamps, dies, inks, papers!

Today, I have PI Feeling Sassy, paper pieced and colored with copics. 

Background was air brushed. 

I added a bit of stitching.

 I had help creating the card with the new Blueprint 1 dies. 

Bottom border is the Open Scallop Edge. 

Designer Paper is Doodlebug Here Comes Spring!

 I wish it would come, soon!

Here are the fabulous MFT supplies used on this card:

I am also entering the following challenges: {Pin}spirational Cuttin and Stampin Anything Goes Challenge: Seeing Double two flags Papertake Weekly Lady Anne's Challenges

Sweet Stamps Crosses Challenge

It's Tuesday and that means there's a NEW weekly challenge at SweetStamps.com! This week's theme is...

Crosses

We'd love to see your Crosses' creation. You can win FREE stamps by playing along in our challenge. Click here for our complete Challenge Rules. I used the spotlighting technique on this gorgeous Daffodil (1009-G) stamp from Sweet Stamps.  I used the Nellie Snellen Oval Die to layer my focal image. I made a cross out of yellow silk ribbon. Designer Paper is Authentique Renew.

       

PTT Color Challenge

 Our sponsors for this challenge are Paper Nest Dolls and 

The Robin's Nest.

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I used the adorable Rainy  Day Avery from Paper Nest Dolls. 

Paper and dew drops are from The Robin's Nest.

Victorine Originals Easter Challenge

 

Our challenge at Victorine Originals is Easter!

I decided to use some Easter themed designer paper. 

I used this beautiful  potted daffodil stamp(1380-H) and colored it with copics. 

I added a wide yellow gingham ribbon and bow with a butterfly pin.

Check out our blog and join in the fun! 

I am also entering this card into: 

Catered Crop

Glitter n Sparkle

One  Crazy Stamper

Lacy Sunshine

Creatalicious Challenge

Mad for Markers

Marianne's Design Divas

Oozak 

Really Reasonable Ribbon

The Stamping Shack Blog 

Happy Birthday Boy

Wow, I just received some new goodies from My Favorite Things and all I want to do is stamp!

Their new blue print die is amazing. 

I used it to put together this card for the Weekly Sketch #115. 

It practically made the card by itself!

 I used the new Electric Red ink to stamp "For the Birthday" which was the triple scoop free set this month. 

"Boy" was stamped in Sno Cone.

 I followed the sketch below:

Wax Resist Technique

Or challenge of the month is the Wax Resist Technique at Sweet Stamps. 

I actually used the  embossing folder wax resist technique for this card. 

You can see the instructions here.

For this card. I ran glossy card stock with the Leaves embossing folder through my Big Shot. 

I then placed the embossed paper between waxed paper and ironed it. 

I rubbed the Sweet Stamp Aegean Shades dye ink over the embossed image. 

Then I stamped the Curved Flowers (ATC1003)(new release) with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. 

I colored the image with copics and layered it on Nellie Snellen Multi Frame oval die cuts. 

I added some aqua lace and pearls and then a sheer black ribbon and bow.
I am entering this card into:
Inspired By: Color Challenge 
Forever Friends  
My Time Made Easy
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 
Ruby's Rainbow 

Think Spring

Today I have Freckles from MFT, paper pieced with some new Doodlebug dp called Flowerbox. 

Just what the doctor ordered a breath of spring! 

 I followed the Sweet Thing Challenge #179.

 Here is the sketch:

 I am entering this card into:
 Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #179
Celebrate the Occassion: Think Spring
Ladybug Crafts
The Ribbon Carousel
Through the Craft room Door
Critter Challenge: Twine
Markerpop
Make It Monday

St. Patrick's Day Sweet Stamps Challenge

Our challenge this week at Sweet Stamps is St. Patrick's Day. I decided to go with an all green card to commemorate the day. I stamped the Peony (4018J) and colored it with copics.  I cut it out and layered it unto the Cheery Lynn Oval Doily Stacker One (DL183). I added the Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish die on the side.  I added a Cheery Lynn Cutie 4 Fringe flower. Designer Paper is First Edition Isabelle. Check out our blog for more inspiration from our team. Join in the fun for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree from Sweet Stamps.  

PTT Luck of the Irish

This card features Avery and Ellie Holding Hands from Paper Nest Dolls. 

I colored the image with copics. 

I also added some dew drops from Robin's Nest to my border.

 Our sponsors for this challenge are Paper Nest Dolls and 

The Robin's Nest.

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