eighty six: new technique

Simon Says do a Wee Memories challenge! Or maybe something just because :)


DCWV Indian Summer Fall Stack
Sakura gel pen
Hero Arts "Everyday Greetings"

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And here's another anything goes for Tip Top Tuesday. My first time entering.


Kraft cardstock
Star punch
Hero Arts "Thinking of You"

seventy nine: just because :)

I had a pretty productive day today. Finished 4 cards, washed the dishes, took the dogs to the dog park, and ran a few errands. I still have to do laundry though...The day went by fast and I don't wanna work tomorrow. But I could possibly get a full time, permanent job so fingers crossed. No more annoying calls early in the morning just to "confirm my availability".

Saw this dollar stamp in my stash and I thought it'd be perfect for one of those Create A Critters. And I was right!


Create a Critter cartridge
Eyelets
Ribbon
Cotton string
Dollar stamp
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Here is a thank you card for Heidi from Got Scraps.


PKS Snow Cutie Face Assortment
Doodle Charms cartridge
American Crafts ribbon
Brads
DCWV glitter paper

sixty five: orange you glad

Another PaperPlaytime challenge. Using the color orange as the main color and STILL cricutless, I found this computer paper I bought years ago with these pumpkins on it. Snip, stick, and sparkle, here is my card :)

sixty four: felt

I love finding new blogs. They give so much inspiration! Embellish Magazine has a challenge going on using felt. I love felt! But I never really think of using it on paper. This was such a fun challenge.


Ingredients:
AC Patterned Paper "Metropolitan"
Felt
Ink
Stickles

sixty three: thankful

I was about to enter this into the Cricut Cardz Challenge but realized I didn't use a cricut because I am STILL cricutless. I hope I get it in the next couple days.. None the less, I had a lot of fun making this turkey. I think he came out so cute. Being cricutless sure has brought me back to the good ol' days of truly handmaking things. I love it!

sixty two: owl love

This is my first time doing a challenge with Frosted Designs. I find that I actually "doodle" or use my handwriting a lot on my projects. Mainly because I don't have the right stamps. And I would doodle even more but I feel like my handwriting has gone down the drain since I don't write much anymore :( I know it's a challenge now so I'm really trying to get my writing back in shape :)

sixty: pink!

As you all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Scrapbooking Queen is collecting cards for those women fighting this disease. Join in on this great idea, and let those women know how strong they are and that they're never alone.


Ingredients:
Pink wire ribbon
Stickles
Rhinestones

fifty eight: celebrate!

Paper Playtime's 19th challenge! Ribbons, buttons, or rhinestones. Pretty simple but still fun!


Ingredients:
TPC Studios "Greetings" stamps
Embossing
Rhinstones

fifty seven: red and white

While blog hopping, I found Turned Gypsy. She's having a Red and White challenge. It was quite a challenge for me. Sticking to just two colors is difficult! But I pulled through :)


Ingredients:
Core'dinations cardstock
Paisley Cuttlebug folder
Whimsical Bird stamp TPC Studio
Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings" stamps
Embossing
Chalk
Brad

fifty six: snow love

Another challenge is going on at My Pink Stamper. It is a winter theme. Still cricutless and still improvising! And I think I have the coloring down on my second try! Practice makes a whole lot better:)


Ingredients:
Popcorn the Bear Christmas Collection stamp
Martha Stewart markers
Embossing

fifty five: dancing frog

More Than Favors has a Critter Themed challenge. I used this stamp I just received from a challenge in August. Since I am still cricutless, it was great to try new things. This was my first time blending with markers. It was my first attempt and it kinda got..soiled? I'll have to practice some more. This was a thank you card for the challenge I won :)


Inredients:
Frog stamp
Chalk
Brad
Stickles
Martha Stewart markers
Embossing

twelve: flower power - trying new techniques

Besides locking myself in the craft room, I love watching video's online. That's where I get my inspiration. I stumble upon Custom Crops videos again and they explained the different type of core'dination paper. I thought, I should use this technique (I find all these great techniques but never apply them!) I actually had some core'dination paper and made a simple card. It was a little too simple but effective as I used the embossing and sanding technique. However, it was missing something...aha! Months ago I wanted to try quilling. Using my memory (that's a first) I remembered how to quill a flower which matches perfectly with the embossed flowers :)