Mr. Fix-it

This was my husband's birthday card. Its a Just Inklined stamp and sooo funny! Robin's a much better Mr. Fix-it than this guy but it was too funny to resist. Here's the inside..
I love Ethel too, she cracks me up! I've entered this card into Catch The Bug Challenge , Digi's With Attitude! and Papertake Weekly all are anything goes, Fussy and Fancy Fridays embossing, Stamp Something use a digi

Stamps: Just Inklined Diy King, Rubbernecker Ethel with coffee cup, sentiment computer generated
Paper: Stampin Up Cherry cobbler, ballet blue, whisper white
Ink: none
Other: prisma markers, Stampin Up chaulks, tag corner punch, modern label punch and crystal effects, cuttlebug d'vine swirls embossing folder, reflections brads

Happliy Ever After

I'm playing around with different textures and fronts for wedding invitations. I'm working with white and lime green which is hard to photograph, it looks so much better IRL! I'm entering this into Do You Stack Up which is anything goes, Stamp Something is to use flowers, Fussy and Fancy is embossing and/or paper piecing, Crazy 4 Challenges to use flowers, and Little Claire's Design's which is anything goes.

Stamp: Reflections wedding
Paper: whisper white
Ink: green galore
Other: ribbon, pearls, stampin up elegant bouquet embossing folder

Bird of Paradise

I made this gorgeous card, Doodle Pantry Bird of Paradise, for a friend who's recuperating from surgery. I thought this bright, cheerful flower would cheer her up. I was quite surprised when the colours turned out almost exactly like the photo I had of it, perfect! I've entered this into Papertake Weekly which is putting on the glitz, Charisma Cardz challenge which is spring and Stamp Something which is something funky.

Stamp: Doodle Pantry Bird of Paradise, sentiment from Doodle Pantry Everyday Birdies
Paper: summer sun, brilliant blue, whisper white, Stampin Up hostess dp
Ink: morning marigold, brilliant blue
Other: prisma markers, stickles, rhinestones, ribbon

Sledding, wonderful

The ants strike again, lol! Wouldn't this be a great card to receive just because. You can get this stamp (and a lot of other "ant" stamps) at Doodle Pantry along with this months new releases. There are also 4 sets of stamps on for 1/2 price until the 20th of February and I've made cards with two of them here and here. There is also plenty of time to head on over to Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge and enter a card. Just for playing along you get a fantastic stamp Kitty stamp.
I've entered this into the Corrosive Challenge which is to use red, yellow and orange, Sketch Saturday, Stamp Something which is to use a digi stamp, Kaboodle Doodles which is to use ribbon, Critter Sketch challenge which is to use a critter and Scrap-Creations: animal antics.

Stamps: Doodle Pantry sledding ants, stampin up cross hatch
Paper: basic black, summer sun, only orange, whisper white, stampin up hostess pack paper
Ink: craft summer sun
Other: ribbon, crimper, rhinestones, spellbinder scallop circles and labels 6, stickles, stampin up window punch

Yikes

Friday was my stamp day with Glenda and this is what we did, this nurse would scare anyone, lol! She is one of the stamps you get when you donate to Help Katie on Jak Heath's site. Jak is an amazingly talented designer who's helping a friend and fellow designer Katie, who was diagnosed with cancer. You can read about Katie and follow her progress but before you do take a look at Jak's site and what you receive for your donation. This is the second stamp I've used from the sets, the magnolia is another gorgeous card I made. I had a really hard time with the sentiment on the front and finally decided to put nothing at all. Glenda however had no trouble at all, hers is awesome. This card is for a friend who's having surgery on Valentine's day and I still might change my mind and put yikes on it but I'll have to think about it, lol! I've entered her into Jak Heath's make a card with one of the donated stamps, Papertake Weekly and Catch the Bug Challenge both which are anything goes, Moving Along with the Times which is to use red, Cute Card Thursday which is to banish the blues (use funny image), and Stamp Something which is to use a digi.

Stamp: Just Inklined Don't Mess Nurse
Paper: basic black, real red, whisper white
Ink: none
Other: prisma markers, ribbon, crystal effects, cuttlebug candycane embossing folder, spellbinders large deckle

I found you

February 5th and another new release from Doodle Pantry, Yah! These ants are my favorite, they are so adorable. The inside of the card is the single clover and ant with the sentiment "Oh there you are!" Isn't that just so sweet!Along with the new release is another challenge at Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge. Just for playing along in the challenge you get a free stamp set, the Kitty Bouquet, sweet.
Have a look at the new releases and what the other DT members did, the cards are incredible! I've entered this card into Scrap-Creations which is friendship, Papertake Weekly which is anything goes + flowers (which is optional, clover is a flower right, lol!), Stamp Something which is to use a digi stamp and Sketch N Stash.

Stamp: Doodle Pantry Ant Clover Patch
Paper: basic black, green galore, real red, whisper white
Ink: green galore
Other: prisma markers, pearls, stampin up petals a plenty embossing folder, diamond stickles, spellbinders labels 4

Love you always

I had a great afternoon stamping with Glenda and this is one of the cards we made. Aren't they just adorable! This could be a valentine card or anniversary. I brayered the background first and then stamped in black, used my prisma markers, then a sakura gel pen. Its very hard to see but IRL it has a nice glitter to it. I've entered this into the House Mouse & Friends challenges which is to use embossing, Lexi's Creations which is to say it with love, Stamp Something which is cute somethings and If the Shoe Fits which is friendship.

Stamp: House Mouse Together Under Moon
Paper: basic black, whisper white, gable green
Ink: bashful blue
Other: prisma markers, hearts embossing folder, ribbon, pearls, sakura glitter pen, spellbinders label 4

Official Canadian

One of the ladies in my husband's office is taking her oath of citizenship to officially become a Canadian., her dream. This is the card that I made for the office to give to Cherry. I've entered this into The Sweet Stop for the sketch and dry embossing, Moving Along with the Times is Make your dream come true, Stamp Something is anything goes, and CES Challenge which is no Designer paper.

Stamp: Dustin Pike going south
Paper: whisper white, real red
Ink: real red
Other: ribbon, Stampin Up ticket corner punch, stickles, cuttlebug snowdots embossing folder, prisma markers

Happy Anniversary Dear

Yesterday the 16th was our 29th anniversary. I made this card for Robin and originally I was going to put the sentiment on the bottom so it would say Cheers on 29 fantastic years, however it didn't work so I put it on top, not perfect but I still like it. The inside says "scary huh!" Next year is the big 30 and I'll be 50, OH MY!
I'm entering this into Stamp Something which is anything goes, One Stop Craft Challenge which is a card for a man, Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge which is with love, CES Challenge which is not to use designer paper, Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge, Crafts 4 Eternity which is to use blues and Cards for Men which is lets party.

Stamps: Digi Shack Cheers, Stampin Up Special Day
Paper: Brilliant blue, ballet blue, bashful blue, whisper white
Ink: brilliant blue, craft ballet blue
Other: clear embossing powder, inverted scallop and circles spellbinders, ribbon, stampin up scallop border punch and designer label punch, cuttlebug swiss dots, yellow stickles, prisma markers

Magnolia

This was one of my fastest cards in a while. This is a pre-coloured just inklined stamp which is one of many stamps you get for a donation of help Katie Renz. To learn more about the fundraiser go to Jak's Heath's blog and take a look. I printed off the magnolia 3 times and cut out some layers to add dimension. IRL its totally gorgeous!
I've entered this into Stamp Something which is anything goes and Incy Wincy Designs which is to use dots.

Stamps: Just Inklined coloured magnolia, Stampin Up warmest regards
Paper: always artichoke, kiwi kiss, barely banana
Ink: always artichoke, basic black
Other: cuttlebug swiss dots, modern label punch, MS border punch

Ibis

This gorgeous bird is an Ibis and is 1/2 price from now until Jan 20 in the digi grab bag at Doodle Pantry. I'm entering this card into two challenges both of which Doodle Pantry is sponsoring, Priscillastyles (the sketch) and CES challenges for animals great and small. Stamp Something is to use a digi, Paperplay challenges is clean and simple, and Incy Wincy Designs which is to use dots.

Stamps: Doodle Pantry Ibis
Paper: basic black, summer sun, whisper white, wallpaper
Ink: none
Other: prisma markers, cuttlebug swiss dots, rhinestones, ribbon, eyelet

Herpy Derpy Birthday

My youngest son needed a birthday card for his friend who turned 22 years old, lol! These kids have a great sense of humour and I suggested this new image from Just Inklined, I love them! So once I coloured him I asked Steven what sentiment should I use and he said Have a Herpy Derpy Birthday. I have no idea what it means but Steven and his friends thought it was totally hilarious! I've entered this into Charisma Cardz, now this is sooo funny. They have a challenge to do a birthday card or celebration with a two in it. So far this week I've done two cards, one for a 32nd anniversary and now this one for a 22nd birthday. When would this ever happen again! Moving Along with the Times and Cute Card Thursday which is to use new and old stash, Stamp Something which is to use a digi stamp, Catch the Bug Challenge which is to emboss, and Top Tip Tuesday which is anything goes.

Stamp: Just Inklined Dick Van Duck Party, computer generated sentiment
Paper:Cherry Cobbler, yoyo yellow, whisper white, only orange
Ink: cherry cobbler
Other: prisma markers, MS border punch, ribbon, cuttlebug d'vine swirls embossing folder, oval spellbinders, Stampin Up oval punch, red stickles,

Need a Hug

Today's post is so late but there's a good reason. I wanted to spend a little quality time with my husband last night instead of doing cards, shocking I know. This is a special digital stamp, its from a set called Bunny Friends donated by Doodle Pantry. Katie Renz is a fellow crafter and has stage 4 stomach cancer. This stamp set is part of a bundle that is being offered by Jak Heath one of Katie's crafting friends. Jak has organized a special digi benefit to help raise money for Katie's chemo treatments. Take a look at the stamps (there are a lot of them and they are gorgeous) and for only 15 British pounds (approx $23.00) you get 20 SETS of stamps AND your name goes into a draw for prizes too! You help a family and get to create with fantastic stamps.
I've entered this card into Friday Sketchers, In Style Stamps which is to use purple, silver and white, Kaboodle Doodles and Stamp Something which are to use a digi, and Secret Crafter which is to use texture.

Stamp: Doodle Pantry Bunny Friends
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Almost Amethyst, silver, whisper white, Stampin Up Hostess DP
Ink: elegant eggplant
Other: prisma markers, spellbinder labels 4, ribbon, heart embossing foldler

Love Birdies

Aren't these two just adorable! Awww. These birdies are a new release from Doodle Pantry AND if you wish them for free all you have to do is play along with Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge #5 which is to use a Doodle Pantry image. Its easy since Doodle Pantry has free images in their shop here. Play along and get a great stamp while having fun. I made this card for the CES (Crafty Emmas Store) Challenge which Doodle Pantry is sponsoring! The challenge is All creatures great and small... I'm thinking these cute birdies would be part of the small creatures, lol. I'm also entering this into If the shoe fits scrap it which is to use ribbon and bows, Papertake weekly which is anything goes and Stamp Something which is to use a digi.

Stamp: Doodle Pantry Love Birdies
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, summer sun, melon mamba, whisper white
Ink:none
Other: Stampin Up chaulks, perfect dots embossing folder, ticket punch and ribbon, MS border punch, spellbinders label 15, pearls, sakura glitter pen, prisma markers

Snowday

I would never have thought that rich razzleberry and sage shadow would look so fantastic together, IRL this colour combo rocks! Its hard to see but I added a glitter gel pen to the hat, scarf, boots, holly berries and snow. Its hard to photograph but its there. This is another stamptv challenge which is to add glitter to the image. I've entered this into Mojo Monday, Stamp Something which is to add glitter, and Stamp TV

Stamp: Gina K Warm and Cozy Christmas, miscellaneous snowflakes
Paper: rich razzleberry, sage shadow, whisper white
Ink: craft sage shadow
Other: stampin up chaulks and perfect dots embossing folder, prisma markers, clear embossing powder, spellbinders label 15, MS snowflake punches, glitter gel pens

Get Well Worm

This poor, poor little worm is not feeling very well, he looks kinda green doesn't he, lol! This container was made from the Standing Drink or Treat Pouch Template which you can get from Doodle Pantry free here. Laurie designed this with PDF and SVG files included. With flu season in full swing this is the perfect pick me up. I've entered this into Creative Card Crew which is anything goes, If the Shoe Fits which is to add texture, Stamp Something which is to use a digi and Fussy and Fancy which is anything but a card.

Stamps: Doodle Pantry Get Well Worm, Stampin Up sentiment
Paper: brilliant blue, glorious green, whisper white
Ink: none
Other: Stampin Up chalk, perfect dots embossing folder and modern label punch, prisma markers, pearls, diamond stickles, crystal effects

A Snowy Merry Christmas

This cute little guy is from Bugaboo stamps, tall, skinny and adorable. I only need another 10 Christmas cards and then I'll be ready and done, lol! It' hard to see but I sprayed the snowflake background with smooch/alcohol, sparkly! I've entered this guy into Catch the Bug challenge which is to use sparkle and glitter, Totally Stampalicious and Kaboodle Doodles both which are clean and simple, Stamp Something which is to use a digi stamp, Critter Sketch challenge which is no patterned paper and Sketch and Stash challenge.

Stamps: bugaboo snowman, stampin up Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Handsome hunter, whisper white
Ink: handsome hunter, real red, pumpkin pie, bashful blue, close to cocoa
Other: smooch/alcohol spray, stickles, Stampin up window punch, spellbinders large deckle, cuttlebug snowflakes, snowflake brad, ribbon

Strawberry Pie

OK there is a story behind this card. I had everything done ready to post, almost. I wanted to add red stickles so went ahead and did so (being silly it was already taped together this was an after thought) The stickles burbed a couple of times and really didn't come out very good BUT that was ok because I've fixed cards before when its happened. HOWEVER the phone rang as soon as I started to fix it. The hospital called saying I could have my MRI 2 months early if I could get there in 20 mins. You have never seen anyone move so fast!! I raced down the hall and we flu out of the house. I got my MRI and came back to a non satisfactory card background but I don't care, lol!! I'm just too happy to care. Soooo...I needed a thank you card and these juicy strawberries from Doodle Pantry looked great. I combined two of the sentiments so the inside says "You are sweet as strawberry pie, Thank you berry much." Too cute or what! I've entered this into the Corrosive Challenge this week which is a sketch challenge (Doodle Pantry is also one of the sponsors of the challenge) and Stamp Something's challenge this week which is to use a digi stamp.

Stamp: Doodle Pantry Juicy Strawberry
Paper: whisper white, cherry cobbler
Ink: none
Other: prisma markers, ribbon, red stickles, stampin up petal a plenty embossing folder and crystal effects, classic/scallop circle spellbinders

Special Friend Christmas

Its the 5th which means another new release from Doodle Pantry! This is one of the new stamps, Holy Land Flowers 2, and talk about gorgeous, carnations are my favorite flowers! The inside of this card says "May the true spirit of Christmas fill your heart with peace, your home with love". Doodle Pantry is releasing a dozen new items, black and white stamps, pre-colored ones AND papers, Laurie has designed perfect background papers. Doodle Pantry is also sponsoring The Corrosive Challenge Blog for the whole month of December and I'm entering this card into this weeks challenge, which is to use a red and white Christmas theme. Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge is Christmas, Stamp Something is a Christmas color combo and PaperPlay challenge a monochromatic card.

Stamp: Doodle Pantry Holy Land Flowers 2, Stampin Up Snow Swirled
Paper: Whisper white, cherry cobbler
Ink: none
Other: prisma markers, scallop spellbinders, ribbon, MS snowflake and snowflake border punch, cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, red stickles,

Christmas Tag

Isn't this guy completely adorable! I'm really liking digi stamps because I can make them as large or small as I like. Squigglefly's and Kaboodle's challenge this week is to make a Christmas tag, it was fast, simple and sparkly, love them stickles! Stamp Something's challenge is to use a Christmas colour combo and Fussy and Fancy Friday is to do anything but a card.

Stamp: Squigglefly Shybear Santa Bear
Paper: whisper white, cherry cobbler
Ink: real red, cherry cobbler, basic black, light tan
Other: red and diamond stickles, classic/scallop circles, ribbon, crystal effects