Happy Halloween

Hi there!!! Happy Halloween everyone!!! I made this card earlier on this week but knew I wanted to save it until today so that I could wish you all a happy halloween.  For my card, I have used Trick-or-treataritas from Stamping Bella. Aren't they hilarious??? I can't decide if I'm the short squat one or the witch? Maybe it depends on my mood... LOL!  I stamped the image with Archival black ink and then colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  The layout for my card is the current Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge that I flipped to make the image work better.  

Did you notice that Em hates the colder weather???? She's have a "just because" sale as a result so everything in the store is 20% off!!! Just use the code novembersale in the store.

Fishing Time...

Hi there!!! I've had this card made for awhile but I couldn't post it until after my stepdad's birthday. Okay, who are we kidding??? I made it the day of his birthday but forgot to post it. LOL!!! I'm bad, I know!!! For my card, I used a recent Sweet Sunday sketch challenge because it was perfect for the image. I've used "Fishafella" from Stamping Bella on my card which was stamped using Archival Black ink and then colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. Believe it or not, I used some Simple Stories Christmas DP that I had left over from last year, perfect for a man's card!!! I distressed the edges of each of the panels and then sponged with Chocolate Chip Ink.  

I have one more card for the month so I'll see you Thursday!! Have a great day! 

May your walls know joy

Hi there!!! Another quiet week on my blog... that's what work does to you sometimes. This week's Stamping Bella challenge was all about making a card using fall colors which was a bit of a struggle for me because they are colors I am not normally drawn to. For my card, I decided to use the current Retro Sketch challenge. I decided to use a sentiment from the set called Uptown Girls Three Amigas. 

Next week's challenge is a sketch challenge - my fave!!!

Email your card to Em by Thursday to be included on Bloggabella - you could win some bella bucks!

A song for you...

Hi there!!! This week at Stamping Bella, we had a fantastic sketch to work with. LOVE IT!!! I'm in love with the fishtail banners on cards and have realized I really should invest in a set of dies for it. LOL. For my card, I have used the Stamping Bella set called "The Choir". Based on the DP I chose for my card (MME Lost and Found Christmas), I decided to stamp the image on Kraft cardstock and then colored it with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. And check, one more Christmas card to add to the pile. Wahoo!!! 

Next week's challenge is called "Fall-tastic Friday". We want to see fall colors on your card so break out the rusts, orange, browns, greens and have fun with it!! 

Email your card to Em by Thursday to be included on Bloggabella - you could win some bella bucks!

Cupcakes and Champagne

Hi there!!! It's Bellarific Friday - one of the best days of the week. This week's challenge was to use stitching on your cards... I tried, I really did!! I can't sew for the life of me (it's really rather pathetic when I try) so I tried using a stamp I have that resembles stitching and I even screwed that up.  A lot of DP was harmed in the making of this card. So I thought, how can I incorporate sewing/stitching on my card and i thought.... pins... they're used in sewing right? Ribbon can be sewn right?  Okay... I'm stretching it but it's the only way I could get a half decent looking card. For my card, I have used Uptown Girls Felicity and Blair. They have been colored with Prismacolor pencils and gamsol. I then sponged the edges of all the panels with Close to Cocoa ink to age the card a bit.  The layout for my card is a recent Deconstructed Sketch challenge. 

Next week's challenge is a sketch that is fab looking. 

Email your card to Em by Thursday to be included on Bloggabella - you could win some bella bucks!

It's Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada so I'll be enjoying time with my family. Hope you have a great weekend!!! 

HYCCT1310 - Enjoy the Ride

Today I have the honor of hosting a challenge at SCS for this year's Hope you Can Cling To challenges. My challenge is all about using inspiring words. What is your mantra? What keeps you going?  

For my card, I have used the Stamping Bella set called "Vienna on her Vespa". The image has been stamped with Archival Black ink and then colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol.  I love how bright and fun my card turned out.  The layout for my card is a recent Deconstructed sketch challenge. I'll be using it again for sure. I love the sentiment I've used on my card, it really makes you think about how precious life can be.  Get out there and enjoy it!! You never know how long it's going to last. We are never guaranteed tomorrow so make the most of your life today. 

There are so many fabulous challenges planned at SCS for HYCCT so make sure you check out the forum to see them.  So many wonderful companies are sponsoring prizes too!!!  Stamping Bella is one of them!! We are lucky to have them all on board for this year!! 

Thanks for popping by!!! 

RS84 Warm Wishes

Hi there!!! Ever since I saw this week's Retro Sketch challenge, I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to use my very neglected washi tape. Are you like me with a huge supply of washi tape that goes unused?  LOL!! I'm a hoarder of craft supplies, I'll admit it. For my card, I've kept it really simple with different washi tapes and then a snowflake that I've covered with "fake snow" and the sentiment comes from the Stamping Bella set called "Uptown Girl Quinn in her boots".  I think I may end up reproducing this card numerous time for some of this year's Christmas cards. Easy peasy!! 

Girls Night Out

Well hello there!! Another day and I'm still coughing away. Yikes!!! I knew there was a cold going around but had no idea it would hang on this long.  This week's Bellarific Friday challenge was a sketch which are often my starting point for any card. Love a good sketch!!!! For my card, I decided to ink up Victoria and Juliette's Night out. The image has been colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol and then I paper pieced their dresses. Hope you like it!!!

Please stop by Bloggabella to see the rest of the babes and sistah's cards  AND we have a new babe joining us!!  Sandy Dunne is now a bella babe and we are so excited to have her as part of our team!!

Next weeks Bellariffic Fridays challenge is "stitch it up"  Add some sewing or faux sewing to your card and email it to Em by Thursday to be included on Bloggabella - you could win some bella bucks!