Poppin' Bunny

 I made a card with the Progressive Digi challenge over at DeeDee's Digi's.

  I have not been using digi's a lot, so was inspired to try to make one card a month for this progressive challenge....and, I printed out a pre-colored image, so the card came together really quickly!

  I used a background made of Dylusions sprays to coordinate with the image colors. I made dots with a White Faber Castell PITT Artist Pen, and made black swirls in the center with a touch of Orchid SU Marker in the centers. I thought the circles would mirror the dots on the egg. I was possessed to doodle a bit as well- I do not do that too often and just let loose and had a blast!

  The first digi to start in the challenge was only $1.25- I think it is always so fun to see what people do when creating with the same image!

Challenges- inspire me- so:
One Stitch at a Time- Use a Digi
Card Makin Mamas- Splish Splash

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Sweet Stamps Monthly Challenge- Inking Stamps with Markers

 We are inking our stamps with Markers this month at Sweet Stamps. You have a month to join in- we'd love to see what you come up with!

  I inked up the shoe image with markers and stamped them randomly.  This is called the Depth of Field Windows- a technique I learned thru the Technique Junkies newsletter. I used Distress Markers in these colors: Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Wild Honey and Broken China. My Coordinations cardstock that matched are Amaralys and Nassau Blue.
  I had the opportunity to play with the {New} Enamel Embossing powders. The Cranberry Wine is pink and has lots of sparkle : ) Ohh la la!  I also used Brownstone enamel EP on the key. This is such wonderful Embossing Powder to work with.
  I won the beautiful ribbon at 3 Girl Jam- it comes variegated- so pretty IRL.

Here are the supplies I used to create this card:

Black Dress & Shoes ATC	Distress Clear Embossing Ink	Enamel EP CRANBERRY WINE	Fancy Die OVAL FRAMES	Distress Markers Full Set in Canister	Distress Ink Pad SPUN SUGAR
Core'dinations Berry Reds	Core'dinations Brilliant Blues	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Especially For You Small	Enamel Embossing Powder Adhesive	Enamel EP BROWNSTONE
Key To My Heart Charm Set

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I hope you will join in the challenge! Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

  There are weekly challenges as well- come join us!!!   Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Challenges

 Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday- Girls, Girls, Girls
In the Pink- A card for a Special Lady
Simon Says Stamp- Special Girl
Creative Card Crew- Charms
Tuesday Throwdown- Stitching
Craft-Dee-BowZ- Handmade Bow
Sparkle and Sprinkle- Embossing (entry #2)


***Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE ***

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Sweet Stamps- Lucky

 It's Tuesday- so that means another great challenge at Sweet Stamps .  Our challenge theme for this week is Lucky. I decided to try the Card in a Box this week.

 How fun are these cards!  They do fold down to fit into an envelope..... I found a tutorial-  HERE thru Pintrest that fits into an A-2 envelope.  Here is a pic of this box folded down flat:

 My Dad is 100% Irish, so I have to say I love St. Patty's Day cards ...and I also love Corned Beef and Cabbage too : )

 I added some of the images on thin strips of acetate. I cut the sentiment into pieces and added them in a graduated fashion for more dimension. I added shimmer with Fairy Dust Creative Inspirations Paint and the Sakura Gold Gelly Roll pen.

Here are the supplies I used on this card:

Embossing Pal Anti-Static Pouch	Fiesta Sparkle	Leprechaun	Copic Sketch Markers	Distress Clear Embossing Ink	COPIC Sketch Blending Set VICTORIAN GREEN
Shamrock Wish DUO	Copic Sketch Blending Set HARVEST GOLD	COPIC Sketch Blending Set WARM SHADOW	1/4" Super Sticky Tape	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Horseshoe
Peapod Ink Spot	Envy Ink Spot	Nature Garden 6x6	Magnetic Mat for Die Cutting	Border Die CELTIC CHAIN	Gelly Roll Stardust Glitter Pen COLORS

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 I hope you will join in the challenge! Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

  Here is a direct link to the Monthly Challenge as well- 2/15-3/14-Folds. You have a chance to WIN- winners drawn by Random.org. *** There are still a few days to join in***

  Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Challenges

 I am inspired by Challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes- the last challenge for them : (
Artistic Inspirations- A/G St Patrick's Day
Sparkle and Sprinkle- A/G with EP and Sparkle
The Pink Elephant- Picture Inspiration
613 Ave Create- A/G St Pat's/Irish Saying/Blessing/Quote
Amusing Challenge- Green
Open Minded Crafters- Use something Green
Get Inky- Green; St Patty's Day

***Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE ***

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Washi fun- MFP Swap

 I joined in a swap in Feb. with Mark's Finest Paper with an Oriental theme. I made a card with a technique from the Technique Junkies called Washi Herringbone technique.

 I colored the image with Copics and cut it out with a slender white border.

Here are the cards I recieved back:

 This is from Pat G- I love this card- so sweet!

 This is from Cindy B. I love the embossed Kanji- what a cool touch!

And I am going to post Sue Wisniewski's card inside and out:

 So pretty IRL.

Mark's Finest Papers sent us a small stamp set for joining in the swap

 There is a swap in March, but it is not Oriental Themed. The next Oriental Swap is in April- there are still a few slots open- you can check it out HERE.


Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Sweet Stamps-Spring Flowers

It's another great challenge at Sweet Stamps .  Our challenge theme for this week is Spring Flowers.

   I used a Technique Junkies technique (latest newsletter) called Emboss Sparkle Resist. I used Pink and Red Distress inks and embossed the sentiment with Black Sparkle embossing powder. I am not sure if you can see the sparkle I added with the Gelly roll pen. I also dragged the butterflies thru Wild Honey ink and painted them with Creative Inspirations Fairy Dust paint.
  I also added a panel to write on inside:

 I LOVE Roses- my Mother (and BIL Jay) are Master Rose gardeners and I admit- I am not quite so good at growing them myself.  I really admire seeing them in gardens or in neighbor's yards as well.

Here are the Sweet STamps products I used on my card:

Embossing Pal Anti-Static Pouch	Distress Ink Pad CLEAR EMBOSSING	Entwined Roses	Gelly Roll Stardust Glitter Pen COLORS
Clear EP	Staggered Be Still	Black Sparkle	French Writing Background ATC
Distress Ink Pad FIRED BRICK	Distress Ink Pad FESTIVE BERRIES	Distress Ink Pad WORN LIPSTICK	Distress Ink Pad WILD HONEY
Butterfly Delights	CIP Fairy Dust	Core'dinations Classy Reds

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 I hope you will join in the challenge! Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

  Here is a direct link to the Monthly Challenge as well- 2/15-3/14- Fun Folds. You have a chance to WIN- winners drawn by Random.org.

  Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Challenges

 Challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
MilkCoffee Challenge- embossing
Red Rubber Inspiration- Stamp your own background
Crafting for all Seasons- Spring
Word Art Wednesday- AG
Just Inkspriational- Flowers
Card Mania- Use a Sentiment


***Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE ***

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly