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
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:


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:
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:


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:



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:


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
Martha Stewart Glitter
Stampin' Up! Dimensionals (my favorite)
Acetate from my big drawer of crap

Challenges entered: