Colon Cancer Awareness Bracelet

Hello crafty friends

I usually just share my paper crafts here but I decided I would share the bracelets I made for Christmas gifts this year.

My husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer in April 2017.  He has been tolerating his chemo treatments with minimal side effects. 

I made these bracelets for myself, his mom, sisters and sisters-in-law this Christmas.  I figure when we wear the bracelets, it will remind us to pray for him so that his treatments continue to work.

The bracelet pictured is mine. After I made it to fit my wrist I realized I used 10 blue beads. When Tom first met with the oncologist we thought he wouldn't have much time left. His Dr told us that he had a patient who was still going strong after 10 years.  10 years then became our goal to beat.

It's A Party

Hello crafty friends.  

I am taking a break from Christmas projects to share this birthday card.

This is my DT project for Digi Choosday.  The DT was given the challenge of 'It's Party Time" for our projects but you can make anything you want for the challenge.  

I wanted to keep this card simple but fun so I decided to paper piece the balloons and the ribbon on the present.

Card Details:

Image: Little Dude Party Dude 

Papers: Student/school Little Dude and Hollybobs Collection

Sentiment: Little Dude Party Dude 

Copics

Gina Marie Designs die

Entered in following challenges:
Crafting From The Heart: Anything Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft: Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft: Anything Goes

Christmas Card

Hello and happy advent season!

This is my favorite time of the year!  I love all the preparations for Christmas.  

This is my DT card for Aud Sentiments.  This is our last challenge of 2018 and the theme is Anything Goes.  I chose to make a Christmas card. I kept this one flat since I do need to mail it.  Got to keep the postage costs down while still keeping the post office open.

Card Details:

Stamp: Light The Way Winnie from Polkadoodles

copics

Gina Marie Designs oval die

Extreme glitter paint for wings, lights and halo

Christmas Advent Card

Advent calendars are always fun, especially the ones with chocolates!

It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday.  The theme is always Anything Goes.

Card Details:

 I used Advent Calendar Winnie Angel for this card.  All the papers are from the Baked with Love Paper Heaven 2 bundle

Entered in following challenges:
Cards in Envy: Spirit of Christmas
Coloring In Scrapland: Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart: Anything Goes

Blue and Silver Christmas Card

Happy Holidays!

I am so excited that we are now in the Advent season.  It's time to send those Christmas and holiday cards we have been making all year.  A few of the cards I have made will be hard to part with. This card is one of my favorites.

I used Holly Wreath Tilda from magnolia stamps for this card. I think she is adorable in blue and silver.

Here is the inside of the card.

The current challenge at Addicted to Stamps is to use Non Traditional Colors for your Holiday cards.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Entered in following challenges:
Pile It On: Shaped Cards
The Paper Players: It's beginning to look like Christmas
The Artistic Stamper: Christmas
Card Mania: Christmas
Creative Craft Cottage: Christmas is coming
Magnolia Forever: Christmas/Winter
Merry Little Christmas: Christmas
Sweet Stampers: Christmas

Christmas Card

It's time to get those Christmas cards in the mail.  Whew! I think I am ready.  I just have a couple left to make.

This is my DT card for Crafty Hazelnut's Pattern Paper Challenge.  The theme is always anything goes as long as you use pattern paper.

Entered in following challenges:

Christmas Card

Oops! I scheduled this card and forgot to go back and write up a description.
This is for the Aud sentiments challenge blog.  The theme is Christmas or Winter Sentiment and we are sponsored by Paper Nest Dolls.

Fun In The Snow

We had our second snow this fall over the weekend.  I hope that isn't a prediction for how much it will snow when winter actually begins next month.

Anyway, this is my DT card for Digi Choosday.  The theme is always anything goes but the DT was given the theme of Snow to use for our projects. 

I used Hollybobs Skater for my card.  I had fun adding snow using white embossing enamel and gesso around the card edges.  For the ice I used Crackle accents.

I also had fun with the inside of the card.  I used the Snowman Sentiments stencil to add a cute snowman.  I used gesso and then sprinkled ultra fine glitter on top before the gesso was dry.

All of the papers used are from the Hollybobs download collection.  I love the swirls as a background for the snowman.

Project Details:

Image:  Hollybobs Skater

Papers: Hollbobs download collection

Snowman: Snowman Stencil

Snowflake Die: Fancy Snowflake die

Gesso

Ultra Fine glitter

Spellbinders dies for card shape

Entered in following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy: Anything christmas goes

Through The Craft Room Door: Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart: Just for fun

The Cutie Pie Challenge: Winter Layers

613 Avenue Create: Christmas/Winter

Merry X-Mas

I'm sharing another Christmas card today.  It snowed yesterday and it has put me in the mood for Christmas.

I run a daycare from my home and the kids woke up from their nap all excited to see it snowing.  One of my daycare girls asked all excitedly, "Julie, does it mean that it's time for Christmas?" I answered her by telling her how many sleeps we have until Christmas (46 in case you are wondering). But inside I kept saying to myself, 'Yes, yes, it's time for Christmas!"

Card Details:

Stamp: Magnolia Stamps

Spellbinders shape dies

Magnolia Doo Hickey Die for holly

Sizzix die for sentiment tag

Inside Sentiment: Magnolia Stamps

Front sentiment: computer generated by me

Entered in following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge: X is for Christmas

Craft Rocket Challenge: Christmas is coming

Crafting with Attitude: anything goes

A Bit More Time To Craft: Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft: Anything Goes

Christmas Wishes

There are only 46 more days til Christmas! 

 I am getting closer to having my Christmas cards done and ready to mail.  In fact, I only have 3 left to make that need to be mailed and then 3 more for special family members.  

My goal was to be done by the beginning of December.  I think I'm going to make that goal this year.

I used a sketch from Cheerful Sketches for this card.  I used the scraps I created when I cut my triangles for the inside of the card. 

Card Details:

Santa: Sassy Cheryls

Copics

Spellbinders scalloped circle die

Spellbinders die

Sketch: Cheerful Sketches

Entered in following challenges:

Cheerful Sketches: Sketch

ABC Christmas Challenge: W for Wish

Smile Card

When I saw this adorable image from Digi Doodle Studios, I just couldn't stop smiling.  Isn't she adorable?  I found some sentiment stamps in my stash that just went perfectly together.

Sentiment Reads: Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open.

This is my DT card for Aud Sentiments.  The challenge theme is to use ribbons and bows.  They can be part of the digi/stamp, papers or actual ribbons and bows.  

  We are sponsored by Digi Doodle Studios;

Card Details:

Image: Sylvie Ballerina from Digi Doodle Studios

Copics

Extreme glitter paint

Crea Lies Dies for card shape

Spellbinders scalloped circle dies

Sizzix die for the sentiment matting

Corner leaf from the Storybook Cricut cartridge

Gina Marie Designs square die

Papers: Shabby Summer Papers from AMB Illustrations

Entered in following challenges:

Crafting by Design: Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge: Anything Goes

The Crafty Addict: Make it Girly

Through The Craft Room Door: Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes

It's Party Time

It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday.  The theme is always Anything Goes but the DT was challenged to use something from a movie.  I chose the rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.

Card Details:

I have paired up I'm Late from Winnie In Wonderland Collection with the papers from Octavia Moonfly Paper Heaven 4 for my movie inspired card.  The sentiment is from Little Miss Sugar Pops Quotes and Sentiments Kit 1 & 2
Tim Holtz clocks embossing folder
Copics
Crackle accents on the clock face
Spellbinders dies for card shape

Entered in following challenges:
Crafting From The heart: Anything Goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society: Anything Goes
Dragonfly Dreams: Anything Goes
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends: Anything Goes

A Little Sunshine in November

I have most of my Christmas cards finished so I decided to take a break from making holiday cards and make something for a friend.  

This is my DT card for Addicted To Stamps.  The challenge is Anything Goes with the option of ribbon.  I made a ribbon bow and tucked it behind the daisy.  I also found this fabulous white and yellow daisy ribbon in my stash that works perfectly for this card.  Oh and I glittered up the ribbon in her hair.

Card Details:

Stamp: Magnolia Stamps

Heart circle die: Magnolia Doo Hickey dies. After cutting yellow paper, I painted a thin layer of extreme glitter paint for some extra sparkle.

Corner Leaf: Storybook Cricut cartridge

Copics

Entered in following challenges:

Snowman Card

Happy November!  Now that Halloween is over it is time to concentrate on getting Christmas cards and projects done.

I just love the face on this adorable snowman. 

 This is my DT project for Crafty Hazel Nut's Pattern Paper Challenge.  The theme is always anything goes as long as you use pattern paper.

Entered in following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge: Zig zags

Through The Craft Room Door: Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart: Anything Goes

Sexy Christmas card

The current challenge at Aud Sentiments is to use a Funny Sentiment.  I had a little fun with this image from Bugaboo Stamps.

Thank You Card

It's Tuesday so that means it is time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday.  The theme is always anything goes for participants but the DT is always given a theme for some extra fun.  this week the DT was challenged to make Thank You cards.

 I always try to keep a stash of thank you cards because you just never know when you will need one.

 I love this adorable little guy, Flower bunch, from the Winnie Special Moments collection. He makes a perfect thank you card. The papers are from Eden Paper Heaven 1 bundle.

Entered in following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart: anything goes

Classic DT Challenge; Anything goes

Cards Galore: Anything goes

The Happy Craft Challenge: Anything goes

Winter Card

I woke up this morning to snow!  Perfect timing for sharing this card.

Today starts a new challenge at The Merry Christmas Challenge.  I went through my stash of Christmas cards and I have about a dozen left to make.  How about you?  Have you started working on your holiday cards?

Card Details:

Snowman: Frosty from Di's Digis

Copics

Snowflake border die

Halloween Card

I just love this cute little ghost and pumpkin. It makes a great Halloween card for a child. This is my DT card for Aud Sentiments.  Our challenge is to create a Fall/Halloween project with an appropriate sentiment. 

 We are sponsored by Drawn by Krista

Card Details:

Image: Drawn by Krista

Spinder web: magnolia doohickey die

Gina Marie designs circle die

Entered in following challenges:

Mod Squad Challenge: pumpkins or gourds

Sisterhood of Crafters: Cute spooks

Crafty Sentiment Designs: halloween

Daisy Chain Challenge: Autumn/fall

Sweet Stampers: Autumn/Halloween

Purple And Green Birthday Card

It's another rainy and dreary day here so it's a perfect day to stay inside and craft.  It's Tuesday so It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday.  The theme is always anything goes but the DT is always given a little extra challenge.  The Digi Choosday Dt was challenged to make a project using purple and green.  My first idea was to make a Halloween card but I decided to make a birthday card instead.  

Card Details:

 I used Party Time from Winnie Celebrations. I used green polka dotted paper from two different collections.  One from Toad-ally Cute Little Dude and the other from Love and Kisses bundle

Entered in following challenges:

A Bit More Time To Craft: anything goes

Always Happy Birthday: Happy birthday

Classic DT Challenge: anything Goes

Trick or Treat

It's time for a new challenge at Addicted to Stamps.  The theme is Autumn Colors.

I have discovered I like digital scrapbook papers for my crafting.  They don't take up tons of room in my craft room and when you find a pattern you like, you can use it over and over again without a trip to the store or the fear the line will be discontinued. I found this great paper pack called Choose Joy from Ooh La La Scraps.

Card Details:

Stamp: Magnolia Stamps

Gina Marie Designs square and circle dies

Copics

Corner leaf cut from Storybook Cricut cartridge

Papers: Choose Joy from Ooh La La Scraps

Entered in following challenges:

Halloween Card

Happy World Card Making Day!! Almost everyday is card making day for me.  LOL!  But seriously, It's nice to have a day for all of us card makers.  What are you working on today?  I have been busy with Halloween cards and of course a few Christmas cards too.

I took a break from making square cards and made a more tradional 4.25x5.5 card.

This little guy is from Tiddly Inks.  Isn't he adorable?  Do you dress your dog up for Halloween?  My dog works in my daycare with me so she always dresses up for Halloween.  Here is a  picture of her as Snow White

Card Details:

Digi Stamp: Tiddly Inks

Copics

Gina Marie Designs rectangle die

Spellbinders die

Entered in following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge: Autumn

Color Crazy challenge: Anything Goes

Craft Rocket Challenge: Fall/Halloween

Sisterhood of Crafters: Fall is in the air

Tiddly Inks: autumn color palette 

We go Together Like...

 

I made this card for my husband for our 27th anniversary.  It's simple and silly but sometimes a little silliness is what you need.

Here is the inside:

To go along with the card, I made him a batch of chocolate chip cookies and picked up some milk from a local dairy.  Our anniversary was last week but he is just now getting his milk and cookies.  Last week was his chemo week and he is unable to tolerate cold beverages so I waited until his side effects were gone.

Card Details:

Image: Drawn by Krista

Copics

Gina marie design dies

Spellbinders dies

Magnolia stamps for heart corner

Tag: Tags, bags, boxes and more Cricut cartridge

Entered in following challenges:

Crafting by Design: Anything goes

Crafty Creations Challenge: anything goes

Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door: Anything goes

Baby Card

I made this card for my nephew and his wife who are expecting their first child this month.  

This is also my DT card for  Crafty Hazelnut's Pattern Paper challenge.  The theme is always anything goes as long as you use pattern paper.

Inside of the card:

I made these party favors for all the guests at the baby shower.  I included a small bar of soap along with a shower scrubbie

Card Details:

Image:  Mo's Digital Pencil

Gina Marie design dies

Spellbinders dies

Sentiment stamps from Stampin Up

Umbrella tag gut from Cricut cartridge

hearts cut from George cricut cartridge

Entered in following challenges:

International Art and Soul: Layer it up

Little Patch of Crafty Friends: Anything Goes

Color Crazy challenge: Anything with coloring goes

Let's Roll!

 

I had fun making this card.  This is Flossie Bumblethorpe from Dr Digi House of Stamps.  I chose light floral pastel papers because that reminds me of my grandmother.  Flossie seems all dress up and ready to party!  She also looks very determined to be the first to the cake!  The new challenge at Aud Sentiments is to use a 2 Word Sentiment.

Inside of my card

Card Details:
Digi Stamp: Flossie Bumblethorpe from Dr Digi House of Stamps
Copics
Gina Marie Design dies
Magnolia Doo hickey dies

Entered in following challenges:
Crafty Creations: Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft: Anything goes
Always Happy birthday: birthday

Christmas Card

Today I'm sharing one more card using one of the Heavenly Angels from Polkadoodles.
This image is called Stockings Up.

Card Details:
Image: Stockings Up
Papers: Winnie White Christmas Papers 1
Sentiment: Winnie White Christmas
Gina Marie rectangle die
Fanciful Circles dies from Polkadoodles
Copics
Martha Stewart Border punch
Spellbinders stocking die

Christmas Angel

It's exactly 3 months until Christmas.  Have you started your Christmas cards and other projects?  If not, the new release at Polkadoodles will help you get started.  My card today features Light Up Christmas Angel.  After coloring with copics, I painted her dress, halo and wings with extreme glitter paint for some extra sparkle.

Card details:

Image: Light up Christmas Angel

Light Up Christmas Angel

Snowflake Die: Fancy Snowflake from Polkadoodles

Circle die: Fanciful Circles from Polkadoodles

Copics

Martha Stewart branch punch

Spellbinders border dies

Entered in following challenges:

A Snowflake's Promise: anything goes

The Holly and The Ivy Challenge: anything Goes

Through The Craft Room door: Anything Goes