Sydney's Sentiments: February 2015

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Family Fun Challenge #2 - Stand Up Helpers

Hi everyone. My cousin, Candy, challenged my sister, Robin, and I to make a card using Elizabeth Crafts Stand Up Helpers. Candy bought them for us a year ago and we hadn't used them until now. To be honest, I have a lot of stuff in the studio and they got pushed aside with many other things. The goal this year is to use things I already have and learn to love them.

I have a hair appointment on Saturday so I decided to use this image from Saturated Canary called Julie Stylist. I am going to give it to my stylist, Becky. I hope she likes it. I was surprised at how easy the stand up helpers were to use. Thanks Candy.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Here is a side view showing how the stand up helper works:

I layered the thank you die cut 4 times for more dimension. I am really loving that technique. I can't wait to see what Robin and Candy come up with.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Card Recipe:

Image: Julie Stylist by Saturated Canary

Papers: Oriental Trading

Dies: Elizabeth Crafts Stand Up Helper

Beaded Ovals, Classic Ovals & Classic Scalloped Ovals by Spellbinders

Thank You Die-namics by My Favorite Things

Embossing Folder: Darice

Misc: Lace by Bo Bunny

Ribbon from my stash

Stormy Sky Distress Ink

Star Gems by Darice

Challenges entered: Scribble and Scrap #38 - Always anything goes Not Just Cards #13 - Always anything goes Die Cuttin Divas #203 - Odd cards Papertake Weekly - Bingo (gems, free, lace) Creative Fingers #67 - Always anything goes QKR #126 - Lovely lace Bunny Zoe's February - For the girls Crafty Hazelnut's February - Patterned paper Creatalicious #72 - No square or rectangle cards

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Corrosive Challenge #218 - Things with Wings

Welcome to another fabulous challenge from Corrosive Challenges. Our theme for this challenge is Things with Wings. If you are like me, this should be an easy one. I love fairies, dragons, butterflies...just about anything with wings. Here are the challenge details:

Hostess: Debora
Sponsor: Art by MiRan
Prize: 3 Images
Theme: Create a project incorporating something winged

I am using Fairy Lily from Art by MiRan. I think she is just adorable. I am continuing my own challenge of trying new things this year. For this card I tried some really cool glitter my cousin gave me on the wings. It is from Elizabeth Crafts. You can color it with Copics. It was so fun to work with. I have a feeling I will be using it a lot more.

Please head over to the Corrosive Challenges blog and see what the rest of the design team has created for your inspiration. They are so awesome!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Card Recipe:

Image: Fairy Lily by Art by MiRan

Papers: Generic from Pat Catan's

Dies: Nesting Doily Circles by QuicKutz

Starburst Framelits by Stampin' Up!

Punches: Oval and Scalloped Oval by Stampin' Up!

Embossing Folder: Circular Grid by Anna Griffin

Sentiment: Stampin' Up!

Misc: Ribbon from my Box-o'-Crap

Black Ranger Embossing Powder

Gems by Darice

Glitter from Elizabeth Crafts

Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen

Glossy Accents

Copic Markers

Stampin' Up! Dimensionals

Glue Dots

Challenges entered:

Penny's Paper Crafty #214 - Embossing

Simon Says Wednesday - All creatures great and small

Hanna and Friends #215 - Embossing

Southern Girls #104 - Winged things

Craft-Dee Bowz February - Handmade bow

Bunny Zoe's Crafts February - For the girls

The Cutie Pie #84 - Cute with doilies

Party Time Tuesdays #195 - Always anything goes

The ABC Challange - D is for die cut

KennyK Challenge #189 Sports

It is time for another challenge from KennyK's Krafty Krew. Here are the challenge details:

Hostess: Vicky

Anything Goes - Twist: Sports
Team B{iker Girl}

Now I know I am not on Team Biker Girl but I wanted to get in on this one. My junior buddy Sarah plays softball and this image was perfect for her. I hope I don't lose the card before the season starts. I used a great image from KennyK. I tried something I don't normally do which is the dashed white lines around the card My hand was not very steady, as you can see. I will practice and try it again later.

Please head over to KennyK's Krafty Krew and check out what Team Biker Girl created for your inspiration. They are awesome!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Card Recipe:

Image: Girl Batter by KennyK

Paper: Generic from Pat Catan's

Embossed by Doodlebug Design

Dies: Stitched Square Layers by Memory Box

Starts Five by Spellbinders

Punches: Stampin' Up!

Misc: Stampin' Up! Dimesionals

Copic Markers

Marvy Reminisce White Pen

Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen

Glossy Accents

Really Reasonable Ribbon

Gems by Darice

Challenges entered:

Crafty Sentiments - Use some red

Penny's Paper-Crafty #214 - Embossing

Aud Sentiments #125 - Use a Spring or Easter sentiment

Hanna and Friends #215 - Embossing

Card Mania #65 - Add some red

Craft-Dee Bow Z February - Handmade bow

V's Sweet Ideas #31 - Red, white or pink

Scribble and Scrap #38 - Always anything goes

Party Time Tuesday #195 - Always anything goes

Friday, February 6, 2015

A Valentine for Layla

This is a Valentine I made for my sweet little great niece Layla Faye. I like to call her Hurricane Julio (long story). Adorable little Layla won't be caught without a big a** bow on her head. I think she came out of the womb that way. I just love my little sweetheart!

I chose to use pink because that is her signature color. She also loves her bling so I used the sparkly heart buckle. Here are some pictures of Layla.

Isn't she a cutie pie! Happy Valentine's Day munchkin. I love you.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

Card Recipe:

Image: Little Princess by Art Impressions

Paper: Freebie from Archiver's ages ago

Embossing Folder: Layered Hearts by Darice

Dies/Punches: Stitched Rectangles by Memory Box

Hugs by Technique Tuesday (new)

Heart Border punch by Martha Stewart

Misc: Wink of Stella-Clear

Glossy Accents

Heart Accent Buckle by Victoria Lynn

Gems by Darice

Black Superfine Embossing Powder by Ranger

Versafine Ink

Lace from my stash

Challenges entered:

Scribble and Scrabble #37 - Always anything goes

Simon Says Monday - H is for ..... (hearts)

Creative Inspiration #299 - Love is in the air

Hanna and Friends #215 - Embossing

Digi Designs - Include a heart

Dies R Us #19 - Hearts

Emerald Faeries #64 - All you need is love

Live & Love Crafts #32 - Hearts

Party Time Tuesdays #195 - Anything goes

Simon Says Work it Wednesday -Something new

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Corrosive Challenges #217 - Splash of Color

It is time for a new challenge from Corrosive Challenges. This one is called Splash of Color. Our hostess, Debbie Miller, has asked us to create a white on white project with a splash of color. Skin and hair tones are allowed as well.

Our Sponsor: Sassy Studio Designs.

The Prize: 4 SSD digi images

I was given this beautiful image called Cupid Portrait from SSD to use for this card. I will tell you a little secret...I got my challenges mixed up and made a card using this image but it was totally wrong for the challenge. I had to rip the image off and start all over. Here is the first card I made:

I was making this with someone in mind and I guess I just wasn't thinking. It happens when you get old. Oh well, all's well that ends well.

Please head over to the Corrosive Challenges blog and check out what the rest of the design team has created for your inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

White Card Recipe:

Image: Cupid Portrait by SSD

Papers: White Generic from Hollo's

Embossing Folder: Scripted Love by Anna Griffin

Double Hearts by Anna Griffin

Dies/Punches: Heart by Anna Griffin

EK Success punch

Sentiment: Heidi Swapp

Misc: Copics

Wink of Stella Silver, Gold, Clear & Red *New

Sequins and Heart Confetti by Darice *New

Ranger Black Super Fine Embossing Powder

Lace from my messy Box-o'-Ribbons

Stampin' Up! Dimensionals

Glitter and Glossy Accents

Red Card Recipe:

Image: Cupid Portrait by SSD

Papers: Doodlebug Designs Lovebird

Embossing Folder: Rose Hearts by Anna Griffin

Dies: xoxo by Anna Griffin

Stitched Circle Layers by Memory Box

Nesting Doily Circles by QuicKutz

Sentiment: Heidi Swapp

Misc: Copics

Wink of Stella Silver, Gold, Clear & Red *New

Sequins by Darice *New

Ranger Black Super Fine Embossing Powder

Stampin' Up! Dimensionals

Glitter and Glossy Accents

Ranger Black Soot Distress Ink

Challenges entered:

Eureka Stamps #125 - Hearts

Papertake Weekly - Take your pick (Product - sequins)

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything goes

Word Art Wednesday #168 - Anything goes

Fussy and Fancy Friday #131 - Thing with wings

QKR Stampede #124 - Hearts

Sweet Stampin' - Love

Simon Says Work it Wednesday - Something new

Dies R Us #19 - Hearts

Scribble and Scrap #37 - Anything goes

KennyK Challenge #188, LOVE

We have another great challenge from KennyK's Krafty Krew. It is the usual drill...Anything Goes with a Twist. The Twist this time is Love. All you need is love, right?! Annette is our hostess for this round and she has all the details on the Krew's blog.

Here are the basics:

You must use a KennyK image to qualify.

If you are chosen randomly as the winner you will get 3 KennyK images of your choosing.

If you incorporated the twist, you will get 2 more images.

The Krew will pick the top 3 and each of them will get 1 image.

I decided to use Hug since it is the perfect image to use for a Love challenge. I also thought I would use this card for my Family Fun Challenge and add some sequins. The details are here. I made a little shaker heart because that was all I could think of to do with the sequins. I am sequin challenged.

Please head over to the KennyK's Kraft Krew blog and check out what the rest of the design team created for your inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day.

FTPD & NLG

(I know you will read my blog eventually Kennedie)

Card Recipe:

Image: Hug by KennyK

Paper: Lovebirds by Doodlebug Design

Embossing Folder: Feather Illusion by Anna Griffin (new)

Punch: Heart by Stampin' Up!

Sentiment: I am a bad girl and forgot to check what I was using...sorry

Misc: Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder

Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

Darice Sequins (new)

Darice Gemz