Pets R Us!

It's Pets R Us

for the challenge at Stamps R Us. So we would love to see your creations featuring your pets.

Our very generous sponsor

K 'n K Designs

has given me this adorable little guy to color up today. He is a digi called Kolar and Bow. We have two pets in our house. Kiwi and Kizzy, both poodle crosses. When people express their suprise that my husband let me name them that, I have to tell them that it was he who chose their names. Even more surprising is that we have always had Labrador Retrievers and Clay always said if you had to bend down to pet it, it wasn't a dog. Guess who cuddles on the couch every night and sneaks the food to them under the table when I'm not looking. The labs weren't even allowed in the kitchen at meal time! These two have their "person" wrapped up tight! Make sure you pop over to the Stamps R Us Challenge Blog and see what gorgeous things the other DT have created for your inspiration. Challenges: The Paper Shelter -Anything goes, Papercrafting Journey -Anything goes, I Did it Creations -Anything goes, Do you Stack Up? -Animals

Thanks for visiting! I love to read your messages. You make my day!!

Jo xx

Supplies

Image -K 'n K Designs-Kolar and Bow

Sentiment -Computer generated

Cardstock -Copic Express, Stampin'Up! Baja breeze, brown

Ink -Stampin'Up! Baja breeze

Cuttlebug embossing folder -swiss dots, Buckle embellishment -Stampin'Up!

Copics - E41, E31, E33, YG03, YG17, YG25

Prismacolor Pencil -Dark Brown, OMS

Bugs or Boys

This week at the STAMPtacular Sunday Challenge Blog we would like you to join us with your creations featuring "Bugs or Boys".

Once again we are being sponsored by two fabulous donors.

The Paper Shelter

and

Spesch Stamps

After I colored this guy up, I realized Jasper is a blond. However, I still love this little guy and maybe next time he can be blond! As I said, his name is Jasper and Spesch Stamps kindly provided him for me to color for this week's challenge. Then I came across this 6x6 BoBunny paper pad and they just seemed perfect for each other. I made the flower with pages out of an old water damaged paperback (The Bourne Betrayal-a good read). I punched, scrunched and sprayed it with antiquing solution. The other circle embelly is punched, scrunched, inked and stapled. The time piece is just cut out of a piece of the paper and popped up with a dot. Everything is inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I hope you like him as much as I do!Supplies Image -Jasper from Spesch Stamps Sentiment -Kraftin Kimmie Cardstock -Copic Express, Stampin'Up! Paper -BoBunny, Timepiece Collection Inks -Momento, Tuxedo Black, *Distress Ink, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, *TSUKINEKO walnut antiquing solution spray Embellishments -7 Gypsies, Stampin'Up!, Tim Holtz journaling ticket, Sizzlit swirl and flowers. Copic Colors -Skin-E0000, E000, E00, R20, R11, Hair and boots-C3, 5, C7, C9, 100 Tie-YR20, YR23, YR25, Eyes-YG 25 YG91, YG97, YG99, Clothes-YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99, E41, E31, E33, E35, E37, E39

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge

One of the best things about being a Guest Designer for The Digi Bells is that I also get to design as a guest for Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge. This month we would like you to create an

Easel Card using any Elisabeth Bell image you choose. I chose to use this digital image,

Toot, toot!

I think this paper from My Minds Eye is perfect for this little darling.

For some inspiration for your easel card, visit the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the design team has come up with. Challenges: Crafty Sentiments - Children's cards, Paper Sundaes - Pop it up, Bells and Whistles - Anything goes, Crazy Challenge - Recipe, one image, two DP, three buttons,

Jo xx

Supplies

Image -Elisabeth Bell Digi Toot toot!

Sentiment -Penny Black

Paper -My Minds Eye, Alphabet Soup, Little Man

Cardstock -Stampin'Up!, coredinations

Ink, Momento, Tuxedo Black

Punches -Stampin'Up!

Sewing machine, chalk pastels, buttons, SU brads and ribbon

Copic Markers -E0000, E000, E00, E41, T1

Prismacolor Pencils -crimson red, crimson lake, dark brown, warm grey 20%, warm grey 90%, black, celadon green, apple green, light aqua and OMS

Celebration Blog Candy

I have so many reasons to celebrate! In a very short time I’ve gone from an admirer of all of the talented designers on the various challenge blogs to designer myself! It started with Stamps R Us, then to a guest designer spot for Kenny K’s Krafty Girlz, then to Stamptacular Sunday as a team member. A few of my cards have also been chosen as top threes as well! As if these things weren’t enough, I am so excited to announce my newest accomplishment. I’ve been chosen to design for the Digi Bells Design Team as a guest for the next three months! I’M SO HAPPY! To celebrate, Elisabeth Bell is allowing me to offer three gorgeous Digi Bell images as my CANDY. My Celebration candy will remain open until the evening of May 24 and there are just a couple of things you’ll need to do. 1. Please be or become a follower. 2. Please display this candy on your sidebar or into a blog post on your blog to help me spread the word. 3. LINK UP below. I would love to hear from you as well.

GOOD LUCK!

Jo xx

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

Our Challenge this week at Stamptacular Sunday is

BEARnecessities

so you can create whatever you like as long as it has at least one bear on it.

This weeks fabulous prizes are being donated by

Bunny Zoe's Crafts

and TEDDYBO

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This lazy bear was so much fun to work with. All of the Teddy Bo images are adorable and I think there's one for every occasion or occupation. There are quite a few on my wish list! I've colored her with Copics and Prismacolors and used flower soft for the center of the flower. A nice effect and really easy to do. I did a little distressing and pulled out my sewing machine for a finishing touch. Make sure you pop over to the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the design team have created for some beautiful inspiration.

We are fortunate enough to be enjoying a three day weekend here in

Canada. So far it's been all sunshine and warm temperatures in southern Alberta. Wherever you are, I hope you're having a great weekend! Don't forget to put your name in for my Blog Candy. There are only a few days left before I draw for the winner of the three sweet Elisabeth Bell Digis. Thanks for visiting!

Jo xx

Supplies

Digital Image -Teddy Bo

Sentiment -Computer generated

Cardstock -Copic Express, Stampin'Up!

Paper -the girls paperie

Flowers -Wild Orchid Crafts

Punches -Stampin'Up!, Martha Stewart

Die cut -Sizzlit

Flower Soft, Stamens, half pearls, sewing machine

Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils and OMS

Sweet Pea Lace and Pearls Challenge.

I've been eyeing up all of the beautiful creations done with Sweet Pea Images for some time now and I finally got some myself. When my youngest daughter was a teenager she seldom came up the stairs other than to eat or go to school. We called her the Duchess of Darkness. Well she's all grown up now and a Mom herself, but these beautiful images still make me think of her. Especially this one -Ching-chou kuik's Black Rose Fairy.

Black is not in my comfort zone, but I have to admit this was a fun change. I made the yoyo flowers a while back with some sheer black fabric cut into circles and then melted the edges over a candle flame. I think they're perfect for this design. I used lots of glitter and black pearls.

I'm going to submit her for the following challenges. Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge Blog - Lace and pearls, A Sweet Pea Dream - Bling it up!, Crafty Catz - Anything goes, Cupcake Crafts - In the garden, Papertake Weekly Challenge -Bloom and Grow, Simon Says - Sparkle and Shine, Truly Scrumptious - Anything goes

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to put your name in for my Blog Candy

Jo xx

Supplies Image -Sweet Pea Stamps

Paper and cardstock -Stampin'Up!

Ink -Momento -tuxedo black

Lacey punch -Martha Stewart

Die cut -Cricut, Cindy Loo

Flowers -Wild Orchid Crafts and handmade

Stamens, half pearls, glitter, chalk pastels

Copics -B0000, B000, B00, B21, B93, B95, B97, BV0000, BV00, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97

Prismacolor pencil -Silver

OMS

Ducky...The Digi Bells May Release Blog Hop

It's Blog Hop time with this month's "NEW " digi

"DUCKY"

the newest addition to the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.

I hope you've come to my blog from Lynda's Blog. If so you're in the right place! If not, then please go back to the Digi Bell's Blog, so you're headed in the right direction.

And now it's time for you to meet the newest member of Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection. This little guy is such a joy, I know you'll enjoy coloring him up as much as I did.

Supplies Paper -Fancy Pants Designs Cardstock -SU! Punch -Martha Stewart Die Cut -Tim Holtz, On the Edge, and Colluzle circle Buttons, waxy flax, half pearls, paper flowers Copics, Prismacolor pencils and OMS, chalk pastels around image.

NOW isn't he ADORABLE? We also have several chances to win this months digi. There will be 3 winners. Two (2) different blogs from the hop list will pick one winner from the comments left. SO MAKE SURE THAT YOU LEAVE COMMENTS ON EACH BLOG for better chances to win!!For the third winner...... All you have to do is "Hop" along, and leave some Love, and then join us back at the Digi Bell's Blog because we want you to show us what you've got. Come and play along with us! ***Challenge - "Just Fun" Using ANY Elisabeth Bell image.That's all there is to it.... We can't wait to see who will win this adorable little guy. Now hop along to Janneke's Blog and see what completely AWESOME thing she's created to inspire you!!!

Happy Hopping!

Jo xx

Digi Bell Design Team

I'm so thrilled to be doing another card for the Digi Bells Design Team. I couldn't resist this little sweetie. Her name is Rachel, Little Angel and she is one of the many sweet images from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.

I colored her with Copics and Prismacolor pencils. Then I added glitter to her wings although it doesn't really show in the pic. I cut her out and layered her after dusting the paper behind her with Pearlescent chalks. I hope she brings a little sunshine to your day!

Don't forget to put your name in for my Blog Candy.

Jo xx

Supplies

• Image -Rachel, Little Angel
• Paper -My Minds Eye, Alphabet Soup
• Ink -Momento tuxedo black
• Flowers -Wild Orchid Crafts
• Punch -Martha Stewart
• Die cut -Sizzix
• Sentiment -Computer generated
• Chalk pastel -pink for cheeks and blue behind image
• Copic Markers -E0000, E000, E00, YR20, RV0000, B0000, B000
• Prismacolor pencils -mineral orange, black raspberry, dark brown, light umber, cream

Stamps R Us Digi Challenge

The design team at Stamps R Us Challenges have been happily creating with adorable digital images from Di's Digi Downloads.

So for this challenge we would like you to "Go Digital". So create anything you want to, but just use a digital image on your project. One lucky winner will win a generous prize package from

Di's Digi DownloadsMy two year old Grandaughter, Callie loves her kitties, so I knew I had to color this sweetie for her. She is called Scruffy Kitty Kaboodle I colored her with copics and mostly Prismacolor pencils by flicking in the fur and blending it out with OMS. The paper I used was on the very bottom of my stash pile, so although I couldn't tell you where it comes from, I think it's purrrfect. I made the sentiment in Photoshop Elements-loving layers! I did a little stitching and added flowers from Wild orchid crafts. You wouldn't think that one little feather wouldn't be such a big deal. I grabbed a bag of multi-color feathers from the kids section in Micheals the other day. Between the fluff up when you open the bag and Callies help, I have feathers everywhere, even stuck to the walls of my craft room! At least they're pretty.

Challenges

• Stamp Something - Anything goes and a blog hop
• Sew Many Cards - Anything goes
• 4 Crafty Chicks - Spring has sprung
• Creative Card Crew - May flowers Top Tip Tuesday - Flower Frenzy

Thanks for visiting and while you're here don't forget to put your name in for my Celebration Blog Candy!

Jo xx

STAMPtacular Sunday Challenge

This week's challenge is a… “PINK-a-Licious!” This week at STAMPtacular Sunday Challenges we would like to see your creations using nothing but shades of PINK! Of course you can use skin tones for skin color, white cardstock as your base, black to stamp your image but EVERYTHING else MUST be PINK! Oh…and don’t forget to stamp! After all, we don’t call this STAMPtacular for nothing!

The prize this week is winner's choice of FOUR DIGIS from

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE

This beautiful image is called Hidden from The Stamping Boutique. I colored her with Copics and Prismacolor pencils all in shades of pink. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be either.

The paper is from jillibean soup and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Thanks for taking the time to visit. And don't forget to put your name in for my Blog Candy.

Jo xx

Shaping up with B & W

The challenge this week at B&W Challenge Blog is called Shaping up for Spring Flowers. So, they would like to see your shaped cards (not a square) and don't forget to add flowers.

I chose to make an easel card using Spellbinders Nestabilities, Classic Scalloped Circles Large. This Elisabeth Bell digi image is Rachel Little Angel and I colored her with Copics and Prismacolor pencils and OMS. The paper is from my stash. The little pearl ribbon slide and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I used a Marvy punch for the butterflies and covered them with Stickles and a Martha Stewart punch for the leaves. Her wings are glittered with Glitter Ritz.

Challenges

• B&W Challenge - Shaped Card
• Crafts and Me - Punches
• Totally Paper Crafts - one image, two papers, and three embellishments
• Everybody-Art-Challenge - Flowers

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to put your name in for my Blog Candy!

Jo xx

Little Miss Dress Up.

I'm finally having a quiet evening to play in my craft room. Blogger hasn't been cooperating lately. My post will look great and then I publish it and the layout is all messed up. Too many spaces where I didn't put them. Ug! I think I finally figured it out though so we'll see how this works.

For my card today I used this cute digi, "Let's Play Dressup" from Pixie Dust Studio and colored her with Copics and Prismacolors with OMS. The papers are "echo park paper co." and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I found this pink ribbon in my stash from at least three years back! I used Glitter Ritz on her star and boa, but you can't see it very well in the photo. The leaves are punched with a Martha Stewart and the butterflies with a Marvy punch.

Challenges

• 7 Kids College Fund - Flowers
• All the Scraps - Anything Goes
• Stamp Something - Digi Day
• Creative Inspirations - Glitzy and Bling
• Secret Crafter Saturday - Dust off your Stash

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to put your name in for my Blog Candy

Jo xx

Stamptacular Sunday Sketch Challenge

Happy Mother’s Day!  I spent yesterday with my kids and grandbabies. They cooked dinner and I didn’t even have to do the dishes! Today just might be “jammy” day.

For this weeks challenge at STAMPtacular Sunday Challenge we would like you to create a card or project using the sketch provided. Feel free to flip it, flop it, twist it or turn it but please be sure we can see the original sketch in your final creation! Oh…and don’t forget to stamp! After all, we don’t call this STAMPtacular for nothing! Our very generous sponsors this week are

     My Favorite Things - $25 gift certificate

Your choice of 4 digis

This sweet image is Nelly (Nelly and Leo in love) from Stamp Fairy. I colored her with Copics and Prismacolor pencils and OMS. The little butterflies and sentiment are from Penny Black. The papers are from Close to My Heart and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The leaves were cut with Cindy Loo Cricut cartridge and Martha Stewart punch. Some randomly placed bling and a touch of Stickle finish her off perfectly I think. So pop on over to STAMPtacular Sunday Challenges with your project and while you’re there check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the design team for a little inspiration!

  Just a reminder to enter your name for my Celebration Candy. Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

Jo xx

Digi Bells Easel Card

I’m so excited to share my exciting news! I’ve been chosen to join the Digi Bells Design Team for a three month period as a Guest Designer!!!!! I love, love, love working with Elisabeth Bell’s images, so I couldn’t be happier. In fact, if you come back later, you can join in my celebration. (wink, wink)

The image I chose to share with you is from the Digital Collection and her name is Pati’s Kisses.

I’ve colored Pati with Copics and added some shading with Prismacolor Pencils and OMS. This gorgeous paper is from a company called “the girls paperie”. So pretty! The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I punched the butterflies with a Martha Stewart punch from white paper, flicked on some Copic pinks and added some Stickles. Butterflies have to be my favorite embellishment. The leaves are punched from a Martha Stewart punch and the swirl from a Sizzlit. You can find a great tutorial here for the instructions to make and easel card.

I followed the sketch you’ll find at the B&W Challenge Blog where you have until Sunday to play along with your favorite Elisabeth Bell image.

I’ve also entered the following challenges

• B&W - Sketch
• Craft your Passion – Anything goes
• PaperCrafting Journey - /bling
• Papertake Weekly – Anything goes
• Flutter By Wednesday – Open

For more inspiration pop on over and check out the beautiful things the Digi Bell Design Team have created!

Thanks for Visiting!

Jo xx

Stamps R Us Challenge blog

This time round at the Stamps R Us Challenge we would like you to create something with the theme “The men in our lives” The possibilities are endless, so let’s see what you come with. Our generous sponsor is Dude Time Doodles. Now for my DT card.

First I must say, my husband is not a plumber, and his pants fit a little better than this. I do love this image though! I colored Pete the Plumber with Copics and Prismacolor pencils and OMS. I created the sentiment in Photoshop. This paper line is from The Paper Loft. I used two punches and the ribbon buckle from Stampin’Up! and the brads are from my stash. Pretty simple, but I’m happy with how he turned out.

Thanks for visiting!

Jo xx

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

This week at Stamptacular Sunday Challenges “MUMS the Word!” So we would like you to create something with the word MOM, MUM, Mother or any other form of the word on it. The rest is up to you.  Pop on over and check out the fantastic submissions from the very talented design team. This week’s fabulous prize is a $20 Gift Certificate donated by Simon Says Stamp

This is the first time I’ve colored this little Tilda (Magnolia Stamps) and I’ve used Copics and Prismacolors with OMS. The papers are from Moxie and I created the sentiment in Photoshop. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the lace is from my stash. The frame around Tilda is cut using Labels Eight –Spellbinders and the border punch is a Stampin’Up! The leaves are cut using the Cindy Loo Cricut cartridge. I punched the butterflies and colored them with copics and then covered them with Stickles.  Now to get her into the mail!

Jo xx q