Blue With Bling - LTC Challenge

Hi Everyone

Today we have our first challenge over at Love To Create - 'Blue With Bling'.  This week we are being sponsored by Sassy Studios.  The image I choose to use is Tinker Sassy, because she is just perfect to mount on an action wobble spring.

I used my Cameo to print n cut, the coloured her with ProMarkers.  To add a little extra shimmer and shine I used Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen on the wings, dress and boots.  These pens come in a range of colours, but I used clear, and it adds just a touch of shimmer.  The photo doesn't really do it justice, in person the shimmer is so very pretty.

Here is the inside of the card.

Of course I had to play around with Tink a little more, and add an Action Wobble Spring to give her some 'movement'.  Here she is in action.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says - Blues
2. Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Wings
3. Eureka Stamps - Blue and Bling
4. Time 4 Scrap - Any colour with Silver or Gold

Thanks for taking a peek at my project today.  I hope you will join us over at LTC and check out all the projects from the DT.

Until next time.

Michelle

'Wobbling' Snow Buddy - Love to Create

Hi Everyone

Time for a new challenge over at Love To Create , "White On White with a Splash of Green".  Our sponsors this week are Sassy Studios and Fresh Brewed Designs.

I have made a very simple card with this cute Snow Buddy image called Cookies and Milk For Santa.

I used my Cameo to print n cut the image then coloured it with ProMarkers, the backround is embossed with a 'Swiss Dots' embossing folder, then I added a little Tulip 'Puffy' Paint to trim his hat and gloves.  Like I said this is a really simple card, and easy to produce a lot of very quickly (and who doesn't need quick and easy this time of year?)  But.... to make this card a little more fun, I added an Action Wobble Spring - check out the video.

Come on over and join us for the challenge at Love To Create - we love visiting your blogs and seeing all your creations.

Until next time.

Michelle

Ahoy! A New Progressive Challenge

Ahoy Everyone!

Join us for the second progressive challenge from Sassy Studios over at Paper Craft Planet.  The theme of this new challenge is 'Patriot' and there are 3 (yes THREE!) free (yes FREE) images up for grabs.

If you joined in with last month's challenge or are joining us for the first time  'Army Honey' is available to you for free.  Each month that you enter the challenge, you will receive the following month's image for free...and so on.  If you are unable to participate one month, you may still join the fun by purchasing the current month's image by asking for a discount code to purchase for 1/2 off.  To find out how to get your first image head on over to Paper Craft Planet.

I created a card using  'Sailor Honey' which is one of the other images you can request once you have created a project with 'Army Honey'.

I love this image, she is just so darn cute, after I finished colouring her with my ProMarkers  I couldn't resist putting an Action Wobble Spring behind her for a little more fun.  Here she is in 'action'.

So do you want to know what the third free image looks like?  You will have to join us over at Paper Craft Planet and see what the DT came up with.  You have from June 15th - July 14th to join in - plenty of time to play.  I can't wait to see what you all create.

Here are a list of challenges I am entering this card in:

1. Fairy tale Challenge Blog - Pennants
2. Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
3. Hanna and Friends Challenge - Pennants/Banner
4. Action Wobble Challenge - use an action wobble spring
5. Scrapper's Delight - S is for... (in my case 'Sailor')
6. Silhouette Challenges - Print 'n' Cut
7. Craftin' Desert Diva's - Red, White and Blue
8. Crafty Bloggers Network - Bright and Breezy
9. A Little Bit Crafty - Something Sweet
10. Cut It Up Challenge - Red, White and Blue

Michelle

Hogs and Kisses

Hi Everyone

Today I have a couple of different Valentines Day cards to show you.  Valentines Day quickly became my favourite holiday when we moved here from the UK and my girls were in elementary school.  In the UK Valentines Day isn't that big with children in school (at least it wasn't 14 years ago.)  At my girls elementary school the rule was that you had to give a Valentine card to everyone in the class or no one (treats were an optional extra), they even set aside time in art class and provided kids with materials to make their cards (for many at this particular school the buying of cards would have been cost prohibitive for many parents.)  As one of my daughters has a Valentines Day birthday (much to her chagrin) I used to always be in class that particular day with birthday cake, what a great atmosphere, so many smiles and everyone getting along.

Sadly those days are long behind me and I no longer get to make treats for a class of elementary school children.  So this year I decided to make a few cards and send them to my friends children (anonymously of course!)  Here is a look at the first one.

How adorable is this pig?  It is from a Lettering Delights set called Hogs and Kisses.  The background paper is from a Valentine paper pack sold at Target in the dollar section last year, and of course I just had to mount them on an action wobble spring.

Here is the second card I made (had to include one suitable for my friends four-legged 'kids')

This little dog is also from a Lettering Delights set called Great Scott It's Love.

Here is a look at the cards in 'action'.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle

Reindeer Noses

Hi Everyone, today I am guest designer over at The Bugbytes. I have such a cute Christmas project for you.  I know, I know, we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, but I just had to show you these...

Adorable, right?  And so simple to make in large quantities for the kids classrooms.  I have to admit this is not my own idea, but rather something that I found on Pinterest.  Here is a link to the original creator's blog Crafting in the Country.  Although I do not have any young kids in school, there are plenty in my neighborhood who will be receiving these next month.

Here is a closer look.

I made the whole thing using my Cameo, the reindeer head is a file from the online Silhouette store and the labels are printed from my computer (font Comic Sans.)  I changed a couple of things about the reindeer - I used googly eyes and mounted him on an action wobble spring.  Here is a look at the back of the label.

I purchased the little cellophane bags from Hobby Lobby and inside are 8 Whoppers (or Maltesers for anyone looking in from the UK) and 1 red gumball.

I can't wait to make a few more of these.

Thanks for stopping by today, and as always thank you Pam for having me over to play at your blog.

Michelle

Scary Sweet Shops

Hi Everyone

Today Kelleigh over at The Digi Chick has a new file available called "Soap Box."  When I saw it I started to think of how cute it would look as a Sweet Shop with squares cut in for windows so you could see the candy inside.  Here is what I did.

The papers that I used are from a very old DCWV Halloween stack, with some glitter paper (Target $1.00) and some spooky shapes from the online silhouette store.

As I said the files do not come with the windows cut in them, but they are very easy to add with the Silhouette Design Studio (I am already thinking ahead to cutting out hearts for Valentines Day.)

To make it a little more fun the ghost is on an action wobble spring (haven't played with those in ages - so much fun!)

Love the cat and his scary green eyes.

And lastly this one...(the bat is also on an action wobble spring.)

All the lettering was cut out of some scraps of black vinyl using my Silhouette Cameo, the font used is 'Harry Potter'.  Other items used: action wobble springs, googly eyes, acetate (for windows) and ribbon (Target $1.00 section).

Check out details for an online workshop with Kelleigh here, this will be taking place on October 21st.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle

A Bunch of 'Bad Apples'

So yesterday I volunteered (last minute) to make a 'Get Well' card that my daughter needed.  As I have mentioned before she is a Denver Roller Doll - recently roster-ed on to the 'Bad Apples" roller derby team.  Many people who I have told about this have greet the news with some disdain, that I would let my daughter join these ranks of women who are generally regarded as somewhat 'trashy'??

Well, let me tell you about these so-called 'trashy' women.  One of them learned that a very young fan was in hospital diagnosed with a very serious condition - that skater immediately contacted the rest of her team and arranged to go and visit this little girl in hospital, take her a card and a load of roller derby goodies.

I volunteered to make the card for them all to sign.  Here is how it turned out.

All of this was cut using my Silhouette Cameo and files from the Silhouette online store.  The tree apples are stamped with Peachy Keen faces and mounted on action-wobble springs (sorry no video as I was cutting this one close to the wire.)  The sentiment on the sign was made using a single line font and a gel pen in my Chomas Pen Holder - I'm really happy with how it turned out.

The sentiment inside reads 'Get Better Soon!' - with plenty of space left for the team to sign and write messages (the card is actually 12" x 12".)

So at the end of the day I am proud of my daughter for being involved in Roller Derby, and no matter what others may think, I think she has an awesome bunch of teammates.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Moving In, Moving On - Digital Layouts (and something extra)

I thought that it was about time that I dabbled with digital layouts again, and Kelleigh Ratzlaff over at The Digi Chick gave me a great excuse by releasing some fun new digital paper packs called Summer Lovin'.  Just take a peek at the cute Patterned Papers and the adorable Mini Polka Dot Papers.  Also check out Kelleigh's Facebook Page, become a fan and get the Solids Paper Pack for free, (she is also giving away a free printable Father's Day Card and a layered psd card template.)

I decided to make LO's of my youngest daughter going off to university.  I can't believe she has already finished her freshman year and I have only just scrapped the photos of the day she moved into her dorm!

Here is the second one.

These are both pretty simple LO's using papers from the Summer Lovin' pack and a couple of free templates designed by Jen Martakis available over at Two peas In A Bucket.

I love all the papers in this set, so decided to have a go at using the print and cut feature on my Cameo to make 'something else'.  Just got this stamp from Archivers, and with Father's Day so close, I knew my husband would be the perfect recipient of this card.

Love the way this turned out.  The image is from Art Impressions 'Lazy Boy', coloured with ProMarkers - and I just had to mount him on an Action Wobble Spring.  The sentiment inside the card reads "Recliner, remote,TV tray...there's a "nap" for that."

Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Get Your Wobble On (and get some blog candy)

Hi everyone, Today I am guest designer over at Papercraft Weekend Challenge.   I thought that I would have a little fun with some Action Wobble Springs.  I love these little 'do-dads', and am always looking for ways to use them.  Don't worry if you haven't got any, here is a great tutorial for making your own Make your own wobble springs.

I have this wonderful image from Mo Manning, and I think she is just 'crying out' for an Action Wobble spring.  This is what I did with her.

I colored her with ProMarkers, and cut her out - separating her body from her legs.  I then stuck the legs to the card base, put an Action Wobble Spring on her body and positioned her so that her body slightly overlapped her legs.  The sentiment is from stamp set called 'Life is Short' (The Angel Company.)  Click on the image below to see her in action, sorry the video is awful quality.

So there you have it, I hope I have inspired you to 'get your wobble on'.  I have some blog candy to give away - a box of Action Wobble Springs, and few more surprise goodies.  All you have to do is leave a comment on my post at Papercraft Weekend Challenge and post your 'wobble' project.  I will randomly select a winner and post on the blog Monday 18th June.

Until next time.

Michelle