CDAC challenge

The challenges are on again at the CDAC!
There are 5 challenges currently in progress. The card I am sharing today is for the Progressive challenge. The image is from Nana Vic.

The sentiment is from TLC. I cut the image out twice so I could pop it up with dimensionals. I coloured it with my copic markers and added the bow. Have you seen the 'fork tutorial' on how to make mini bows? Google it. They are super easy to make and add such a cute detail to cards.

Thanks for stopping by today, I appreciate your comments :)

CDAC anything goes

It's time for another entry at the CDAC-told you I love the challenges there ;)

This time round it's an anything goes challenge. Unlike most 'anything goes' challenges, they literally mean ANYTHING. It doesn't have to be a paper craft. Sweet!

I've been re-purposing a cork board to fit into my craft room, now it is completed. I knew there were 4 images I wanted on it that would be permanent. My lovely children and hubbie. While I don't share my children's images online, here is my board,pre-pictures.

I have no idea what's going on with the 'B' but it doesn't look that in real life.

Anywho, it was really quite a happy accident with that black paint. I didn't realize the wood had been treated and therefore would not accept the paint. So I scuffed up some of the sides and let it sink it. It really gave it a distressed look.

Well nothing says "gorgeous distressed", like Basic Grey papers,  so I rummaged through my stash and found the butterfly paper. I cut out the butterflies using a SU die and then sponged around the edges to continue the 'distressed' theme.

I then took my pictures and matted them with black cardstock and adhereed them to the cork board. Voila! A constant reminders of the beautiful blessings I have in my life :)

I do have some space around the word blessings and I think I may add some of my favourite scripture verses...have to see how that looks.

Thanks again for stopping in. I appreciate your comments :)

CDAC Progressive Challenge

Are you a member over at the CDAC yet? Do you like challenges? Then join in! It's free to join and there is lots to do!

If you've been following along, you'll notice I've already been joining in on the fun.
Today I am sharing a card for the progressive challenge. The image is from Shelly's images and is free this round if you join in before March 31st.

I love to take an image and think outside the box. I chose to use this image in a Christmas card verses a traditional Valentine's day card.

I distressed the edges, coloured the angel with copics and glittered her wings. The sentiment I printed off the computer, the button is from my stash.  The inside reads " Christmas blessings of love and peace" So what do you think? Does it work as a Christmas card?

And don't forget......
There is still one week left to join in the Clear it Out Challenge Blog! The stash item  is circles with a theme of anything goes. We are also having a DT call, anyone can apply. Can't wait to see your creations!

Winter animal fun!

It's time for another challenge at Jellypark Challenges. The theme is winter animals. I was so excited to be placed in the Top 3 last challenge. What an honour!

I am also entering  this into the CDAC's challenge of seasons. It's been a fairly snow-free winter here, which is so unusual, until this week :) It was great to get outdoors and make some snowman.

I still have lots of Christmas crafty bits on my desk so I thought I'd continue my Christmas cards.  Hopefully I'll be prepared this year-lol

Here is my card using a JellyPark image

I realize my picture looks dull but I am hopeful that will change soon. My hubbie and eldest son just finished putting my desk together and a craft light is next on my list!
Until then, thanks for popping :)

It's Hambo time!

I managed to sneak away a few minutes and type up this post. The kids are home on a P.D. day today and it snowed! So I doubt we'll be spending much time indoors today. I see snowman, snow forts, and cold toes in my future!

This week at the Hambo Hoedown it's time to 'use up leftovers'. I used the 'refrigerator' digi by Hambo Stamps to make my card.

Instead of using the traditional white/gray fridge, I chose to combine this challenge with the inspiration challenge at the CDAC. When I saw the teal, I knew what I wanted to do

Teal is my favourite colour. I would love to have a teal coloured fridge! It wouldn't match a darn thing in my house, but I'd love it! Lol. I'm going to write my hubbie's name on the yellow part between the lighter teal circles to finish it off. My leftovers is the teal paper on top (and the circles) I took those out of my scrap bin. Tons of left over bits in there! The heart is also a left over from my wedding album (15 years in May )
Yeah, I need to seriously use up some stuff. Don't worry though, you won't see me on an episode of hoarders, I 'm not THAT bad.....yet.

Thanks for stopping by, until next time...

Digi Darla meets the CDAC

Hello everyone, happy Thursday! The kids have a p.d. day tomorrow so I was crafting away today to get ahead on some challenges I wanted to enter.  I am entering two challenges today. The first is the DigiDarla Challenge  which is 'anything goes' . The digi I used is from Digi Darla  called 'Great big world'.

The second challenge is from the CDAC. It's a great group of crafter's and after a much needed break, the challenges are back on-yahoo!  The challenge there is 3-2-1. 3 pieces of bling, 2 designer papers, and 1 flower.

Here is my card

I added the computer generated sentiment, and coloured her with my copics. I just adore this girl from Digi Darla's isn't she cute?

Thanks a bunch for stopping by, until next time...

Progressive Challenge at the CDAC

I have been holding on to this card for a bit in hopes of being one of the 'stars' selected at the CDAC progressive challenge.

The image is from Doodle Pantry. I just love when an image makes me smile. I could (and will) be using this one a lot more in the future. Although I didn't become a 'star', I still love this card and thought I'd share it with you :)

I cut her our several times and popped her up with dimensionals.  I printed her on a pink paper then shadowed her with my copics. Isn't she cute?

Thanks for stopping in, have a wonderful day!

Surf's Up at the CDAC

I'm so excited the progressive challenges have started again at the CDAC ! Tiffany Doodles gave us a freebie surf board image to use. I paper pieced the surf boards and made this card

I am needing some teenage boy birthday cards and thought this would be a great image to use! Challenge is on til Sept 16th so pop on over and request your digi :)

Thanks for popping in :)

Progressive Challenge at CDAC

Here is a card I made last week for the CDAC Progressive Card Challenge. If you'd like to join in you can buy the digis for $1 <--yep, I said digiS. If you play along you get the next set for free!

The image I used is from Stamping Dragon Designs called 'girl bunny stamp'.

I started off with an old onesie template I had. I covered it with cardstock on this inside and out. I coloured and added the bunny with pop dots. The 'adorable' stamp is from Stampin' Up. I used a circle scallop punch for the neck and arm trim. I then punched out 3 circles and added them to the bottom for snaps. I also chalked the edges.

Let me know what you think and feel free to follow along to see what I create next :)