Cool birthday card for a cool father in law!

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I have a really cool father in law. He loves the Kansas Jayhawks and cars. What better to celebrate his birthday than a Porsche! I looked up this car to get the coloring details right and man...what a sweet ride! Wouldn't work for me though...can't haul enough stampin stuff hehe. This image is just a coloring page...so if you're ever in a bind for a simple image Google coloring pages and you're bound to find some images that will work.

Supply List
Image-coloring page; sentiment-my own and computer generated

Papers-Neenah Smooth white card stock, black card stock, black glossy card stock Paper Temptress, black Velvet Paper Doodlebug, gold shimmer paper (colored red with r46)

Copics-r37, r46, r59 (car) bg0000, bg10 (windows), w1, w3, w5, 0 (background)

Misc-Ranger Glossy Accents, black Sakura glaze pen

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Charisma Cardz-#34 hot hot hot (what's hotter than a red Porsche?)
Cute Card Thursday-#127 no dies or punches
CRAFT Challenge-#65 big birthday
Corrosive Challenge-#79 Masculine
City Crafter-#20 Let your light shine

Lookin Spiffy!

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I love coloring pretty dresses and this one sure fit the bill! She's from Sassy Studios.

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Chelsea's Prom, Sassy Studio
Papers-Neenah smooth white card stock, red Bazzill card stock, DP unknown, blue glitter card stock
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-y21, yr24, e35
Dress-r35, r24, r46, b26, b29
Misc-blue and red sticky gems, chalk for cheeks

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Your Next Stamp-#23 bold and bright
Charisma Cardz-#34 hot hot hot
Cute Card Thursday-#127 no dies or punches
icopic-#2 red, blue, yellow
Bee Crafty-#37 anything goes
Crafty Emma-#1 anything goes
Color Chef-#61 red, blue, yellow
Cupcake Craft-#106 digi
Ooh la la-#61 Elegant lady
Daisy Doodles-#16 anything goes
2 Sisters-#5 sketch

House Mouse and Friends Challenge #77- Make a Splash

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This House Mouse and Friends Challenge is to involved water....it can be rain, water coloring, swimming or whatever you think works! I'll let you hop over to the HM&F Challenge blog to check out the samples the team has for you! I look forward to checking out your takes on this challenge theme!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Lemon Lips, sentiment unknown
Papers-Neenah white card stock, DP Basic Grey "Lily Kate", Bashful Blue Stampin Up cardstock
Ink-Memento Black Tuxedo
Copics-
Mice-e30, e31, w1, w3, w5, r11
Lemons & lemonade-y00, y11, y13
Umbrella-g12, g21, e41, e30
Glass-b0000, b000
Sand-e41, e30, e53
Sky-b0000, b000, b00
Blue Spica glitter marker

Misc-Silver "celebrate life" charm, light blue organdy ribbon and bow, Ranger Glossy Accents, chalks for cheeks

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Belli Challenge-#91 Round and metal
Limelight Paper Crafts-#54 Sketch & all occasion sentiment
Charisma Cardz-#34 hot hot hot
Everybody Art-#105 beach
Paper Cutz-#56 metal
Crafty Emma-#1 Anything Goes

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #74

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I'm back with another project for Cupcake Inspirations. Problem with all these gorgeous cupcake photos....they make me hungry:) I always wonder what flavors they are!

This week our sponsor is In Style Stamps. They are generously offering the winner 4 images of their choice! I can't wait to see everyone's projects this week! I hope you can join us!

Supplies used on this project:
Images-Cupcakes, In Style Stamps (digi); sentiment is my own and computer generated
Paper-Cupcakes are printed on Paper Temptress Iridescent white, solid pink and green card stocks, DP is Memory Makers
Copics-r81, r83, g21, g24, 0
Misc-white lace, Stickles "pink and star dust", white metal dots, dimensional adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Pennys Challenge-#36 pink and green
Pink Elephant-#81 sketch
Bee Crafty-#37 Anything Goes
Crafty Emma-#1 Anything Goes

Breathtaking Summer Sunset *edited to add blog candy!

I am offering some yummy blog candy from Sweet Pea Stamps!
Head over to Sweet Pea Stamps and leave me a comment below telling me which Sweet Pea image is your favorite, you will be entered to win this sweet blog candy! Entries will be accepted through Friday, Sept 1st at 5:00cst.
I'm offering the following images:
Shipping Bargains! spend at least $25 and you will receive free shipping (within the USA), under $25 will be a flat rate of $2.95. International customers will have a flat rate of $4.95 (if paying by pay pal we will request a pay pal payment before your package is shipped)

There is also a fun contest over at Sweet Pea Stamps~free stamps are up for grabs so come take a stab at guessing which baby photo matches which design team members! Here's a link.

Don't forget there's also a drawing from all orders received between Aug. 14th and 31st. You can win a $50 gift voucher to the Sweet Pea Store! How fun would that be to spend???

Now I have a project to share with you!



This is the first Elaine Cox image I've colored. I am really pleased with how she turned out. It just seems like a perfect "so long summer" card.

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Elaine Cox "Dreamy Sand Castle"; Sentiment-Stampabilities
Papers-Neenah smooth white card stock, DP unknown (ancient paper from my stash!), Stampin Up solid black and teal card stock
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-w5, w7, w9, 0
Eyes-b21, b23, b000, b01
Water-b0000, bg01, bg02, b00
Sand-e41, e30, e31, 0
Tail-b60, b63, b66
Misc- Versamark stamp pad, yellow and orange chalks for sunset, fine line marker for eye lashes, Smooch "illuminate", Ranger Glossy Accents, 3 gold gems (Hobby Lobby jewelry section)

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Card Crew-Sparkle and shine
Everybody Art-#105 sea/beach

Stamp Something Challenge-Back to School

This week at Stamp Something we want to see "back to school somethings"! I went with a teacher sort of project. I do hope you will take a few minutes to check out the samples the Stamp Something team has to share with you. Can't wait to check out your projects! Our sponsor this week is Simon Says so don't miss out on your chance to win!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Tilda with chalkboard, Magnolia; Sentiment-my own computer generated
Papers-Neenah smooth white card stock, Solid colors white, black, red card stock, DP red/black plaid Basic Grey "June Bug"
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e51
Hair-e35, e37
Dress-r29, r46, r59
Shirt/socks-w1, w3, 0
Misc-white and red flowers Wild Orchid, EK leaf punch, lg. oval Nestie die, circle cutter, 4 white buttons, dimensional adhesive, chalk for cheeks, black Sakura glaze pen

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Incy Wincy-#56 buttons/bows
Stamp with Fun-#73 card for a girl
Critter Challenge-#28 Stripes/red
Little Red Wagon-#43 Back to School
Pixie Cottage-#33 Sketch and/or back to school
Paper Pretties-#116 Back to school
Fussy and Fancy-#18 Back to school
Simple Doodles-#25 Back to school

Meljen's Designs New Release

Giddy up partner and head on over to Whimsy Stamps to check out Meljen's new release this week! I guaaaaaaaaarontee you won't be dissapointed! Here's a link -now don't you dawdle now...ya hear?

Supplies used on this project:
Images-Meljen's New Release, Whimsy Stamps
Papers-Neenah Smooth white card stock, DP Creative Imaginations Debbie Mumm, Chocolate Chip and Soft Sky solid color card stock Stampin Up
Copics-
Dog-e41, e30, e31, e25, e27, e29
Scarf/Hat-rv000, rv00, bg0000
Misc-jute rope, pink and blue roses Wild Orchid Crafts, Stickles "crystal", EK leaf punch, paper piercing tool, white Sakura glaze pen, dimensional adhesive, silver boot charm

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Inspirational Card Sketches-Sketch #80
Wild Orchid-#4 Make it sparkle
Stamps R Us-#3 stitches
Creative Card Crew-Sparkle and shine
Pixie Dust-#37 Stitch it up
Moving Along with the Times-#61 3 flowers, 2 papers, 1 ribbon/fiber

You ROCK!

This adorable lion was so fun to play with! I made up my own sentiment as I was after a masculine theme and wanted it to be just right. Lenny's from Digital Delights. There is also a cool freebie available this Friday. It's this cute pumpkin. Here's a link to where he'll be located so you don't miss out!
Supplies used on this project:
Images-Lenny the Lion, Digital Delights by Louby Loo; sentiment-my own and computer generated
Papers-Neenah Smooth white card stock, DP Basic Grey-"Max & Whiskers"
Copics-
Lenny-y21, y15, y17, 0, e25, e29, w1, w3, w5
Lettering-bg72, bg75, bg78
Misc-white felt brads (colored with Copic bg72), black satin ribbon, dimensional adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Sketch & Stash-#42 Sketch and stash item (felt brads)
Rosie & Dee's-#78 Card for a special guy
Ellephantastic-#8 Masculine
Basic Grey-#27 Fabric
Cooking it up with Katie-#26 Recipe: masculine, check pattern, brown

Mo's Digital Challenge-#46 Halloween

Well as you all are aware I love to do Halloween cards! I love the images, the fun colors and all the fun things that go along with the holiday! Mo has some wonderful images for Halloween too so it's not hard to find a cute one! I hope you will join us this week and do check out the team's inspiration samples on the Challenge Blog!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Halloween Witch, Mo's Digital Pencil
Papers-Neenah Smooth white card stock, Night of Navy and Elegant Eggplant Stampin Up card stocks, Black and purple skull DP Stampin Up
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e51
Hair-e97, e99, e09
Robe/hat/shoes-w3, w5, w7, v15, v17
Broom-y21, y26, e31, e34, e35
Pumpkin-yr04, yr09
Cat-n7, n0
Background Airbrushing-b39, v99, b26, b97, b21, b93
Misc-orange and purple blossoms-Wild Orchid Crafts, dimensional adhesive, chalks for her cheeks, black sakura glaze pen, EK leaf punch

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Craft-Transportation
Prairie Fairy Friday-#33 punches
Our Daily Bread-#26 punches/dies
Crafting Ho's-Photo Inspiration
Cute Card Thurs-#127 No punches/dies

Tilda Picking Flowers

This is the project I designed for the class I taught at Scrapbooks Etc. last weekend. I had the best time and think those attending did as well.

Supplies used on this project:
Images-Tilda Picking Flowers, Shabby Chic Fence, Bird, Tiny Clouds-All Magnolia
Papers-Couture Card Stock, light green and dark purple solid Bazzill card stock, DP Bo Bunny Efflorescence
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e97, e15, e99
Pants-0, g21
Shirt/pants pocket/flowers-v15, v17, v09
Wings/shoes-0, w1, w3
Fence-0, e35, e37
Flowers on the fence-bg02, v15
Sky/grass-0, b21, yg95
Robin-e25, e34, r24, y21
Misc-Smooch "Illuminate" for wings, chalk for cheeks (Tilda and the robin), Martha Stewart border punch, dimensional adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Stamptacular Sunday-#73 More than one image

Chance to win a sheet of Sweet Pea Stamps!

I wanted to let you guys know about a cool contest over on the Sweet Pea Blog. Here's all the deets...you don't want to miss out on this one! Here's the link. Good luck!

In celebration of the back to school season we are having a contest - with a sheet of Sweet Pea Stamps as the prize! For a chance to win, correctly match the design team members with their baby pictures and email your guesses to sweetpeachallengesu@yahoo.com. On September 2, 2010 all correct entries will be included in a drawing and one lucky person will receive a sheet of our wonderful images!

EDITED TO ADD:
Clue for my photo! Look for embroidery

Pollycraft Challenge #58 Recipe

It's time for another fun Pollycraft Challenge. This week we have a recipe....3 designer papers, 2 buttons and a charm. Nothing too painful right? I used one of the cute fairies and added some nifty handmade flowers from cutting the swirls and rolling them up...really easy! I have the cool die to cut them but have managed to put it up and can't remember where for the life of me! Bah so hate that hehe. Please stop by the Pollycraft Challenge blog to see the samples by the Polly Girls and do join us!
Please note that the store is currently having technical issues and Paula is out of town...poor thing lovely timing huh. She appreciates your patience during this difficulty!


Supplies used on this project:
Image-Pollycraft; sentiment computer generated
Papers-Neenah Smooth card stock, DP We R Memory Keepers "Frenzy-Rumble"
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e51
Hair-e97
Clothing-bg01, bg05, y21, y26, yr04, yr09, r24, r27
Wings-bg10, bg05
Mushrooms-e31, e33, e35, y21, y26, r24, yr04
Misc-Smooch "Illuminate, Siren, and Pool", silver key charm, 2 red buttons,

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Your Next Stamp-#23 bold bright summery colors
Color Q-#46
Stamp with Fun-#72
Fab N Funky-#36 Flower power (Bonus entry handmade flowers)
Pixie Dust-#36 Polka dots
Dare U2 Digi-#45 Blooms and a charm
CRAFT Challenge-#64 photo insp
Digi Doodles-#21 Anything goes
Paper Romance-#12 metal heads
Stamp Insanity-#23 buttons
Paper Cutz-#55 Anything goes
Aly's Sunday Challenge-#23 dots
Craft Your Day Away-#2 wings

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #73

This is my second week with Cupcake Inspirations and I hope to do a better write up this week! I'm not sure I gave you all the info last time.
Our inspiration cupcake picture is above. Don't those look yummy? So pretty and elegant! I chose to use the colors as inspiration for my project.
This week our sponsor is Phindy's Place. They are generously offering $10 gift certificate to their store as a prize! I can't wait to see everyone's projects this week! I hope you can join us!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Butterfly Birgitta, All That Scraps Digi; Sentiment-Create with TLC
Papers-Neenah white card stock, lavendar solid Stampin Up (ret), black solid card stock, DP Wild Rose Studio "floral"
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e51
Hair-e31, e33, e35
Leaf-yg91, yg93, yg95
Flower-vb11, bv13, bv17, y21, y26
Butterfly-yr04, yr09, e37
Clothing-y0000, y00, bv11, bv13, bv17
Misc-fine shimmer glitter, glue on lavendar pearls, flat lace (by the yd. Hobby Lobby), lavendar satin ribbon/bow, silver sun charm, 3 lavendar roses (Wild Orchid Crafts), EK leaf punch, circle Nestie, circle cutter/glass, white gel pen, chalk for cheeks

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Dare U2 Digi-#44 Blooms and charm
Fussy and Fancy-#17 Sketch
Frosted- Recipe: punch, ribbon, purple, flowers, glitter
Pink Elephant-#80 Ribbon/sparkles
Wild Orchid-#3 Girlie
Belli Challenge-#98 Round and metal
Paper Romance-#12 Metal Heads
Digi Doodles-#21 Anything Goes
Moving Along with the Times-#60 Glitter
Paper Cutz-#55 Anything Goes
Stampin Bees-#72 Recipe: die cut, circle, flower
Stampin for the Weekend-#45 Anything Goes

Digital Delights Friday Freebie

This cute sentiment is today's Friday Freebie at Digital Delights by Louby Loo!
Here's the link!

Stamp Something Challenge-Digi Somethings

I am head over heels for these images from Sassy Studio Designs, one of our sponsors this week. I didn't even have to bribe anyone to get to use them....it was pure luck! There's two more that I think will have to join my collection...Goldilocks and Belle! One can never know when a princess image will come in handy! So this week we want you to think digi! I can't wait to see your creations this week! Don't forget to stop by the Stamp Something Blog and see the samples by the team!

Supplies used on this project:
Images-Cinderella and Rapunzel, Sassy Studio Designs, Birthday sentiment rub on
Papers-Neenah white card stock
Cinderella-silver shimmer paper, barely blue Stampin Up card stock, DP Creative Imaginations Signature Collection "Carriage Glitter"
Rapunzel-Dark lavendar card stock Coredinations, DP Making Memories
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e11, e51
Hair-y21, e53, y26
Eyes-b21, b0000, b00, b01
Lips-r11, r02
Cinderella
Dress-b00, b02, b12, b14, b16
Pumpkin-yr04, yr09, g12, g21
Rapunzel
Dress-e60, e63, e66
Misc-
Cinderella-lace Melissa Frances, blue sticky pearls, 4 extra mini blue brads, Smooch "illuminate", chalks for cheeks
Rapunzel-Smooch "illuminate", diamond and pearl sticky gems, lace trim, Prima mini roses, dimensional adhesive, chalks for cheeks

Challenges Cinderella qualifies for:
Sweet Stampin-#39 Fav image
Character Cafe'-#28 Bright sparkle
My Time to Craft-#103 Glitter and glitz
ABC Challenge-B is for Blue
Sassy Studio-#34 "Someday My Prince Will Come"
Paper Cutz-#55 Anything Goes



Challenges Rapunzel qualifies for:
Secret Crafter-#95 Girlie
Sentimental Sundays-#16 Ribbon/lace
The Crafty Pad-#84 Glitz/glitter
Creative Card Crew-Sparkle and Shine
Fun with Shapes-#64 dots, swirls, flowers, & text
Stampin for the Weekend-#45 Anything Goes

Kisses for Princesses

Is Elvin not the cutest toad ever? I just adore this little project! I made the acetate box but you can purchase them as well. There are lots of tutorials out there for them too...different sizes and such...just search "acetate box tutorial". I even had some I'd purchased, but of course didn't remember that until I was done making one hehe. I added the text to the little sign. I purposely did the mis-spelled words as I thought it added character.

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Elvin the Toad and Background, Digital Delights by Louby Loo
Papers-Neenah white card stock, light green and dark brown solid card stocks, clear acetate sheet
Copics-
Toad-yg17, yg25, 0
Sign-31, e33, e34, e29, e37, yg91, yg93, yg95
Misc-Scoring board, Scor Tape or equivalent, light green grosgrain ribbon, brown button, Martha Stewart border punch

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Stampin Bees-#71 Create a Scene
Polka Doodles-#32 Acetate or vellum
Raise the Bar-#31 Animal, brown, clean and Simple
Bee Crafty-#36 Ribbons and bows
Rosie and Dee-#77 More than 1 fold
Tuesday Throwdown-#13 More than one fold
Simon Says Stamp-Make A Gift
Pixie Cottage-#32 Anything but a card

Back to School Bookmark

Both of these images are from Meljen's Designs! They are available at Whimsy Stamps. I love back to school time and fall. It was so nice to use some fall colors! She has some super cute back to school images...it was tough to choose a couple for this project! There's also a weekly challenge for Meljen's...click here for info on that.
Whimsy has a special sale going on right now too...you won't want to miss out on this!

Supplies used on this project:
Images-School Word Art, Professor Owl, Meljen's Designs
Papers-Neenah white card stock, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine card stock Stampin Up
Copics-
Owl-e34, e35, e35, yr23, yr24, bg10
Book-w1, w3, 0, b95, b97
School-r35, r46
Apple-r46, r59. g07
Pencils-y17, yr04, yr23
Ruler-g05, g07
Misc-black liner pen for stitching marks, grosgrain ribbon, stapler, Holtz distress ink "walnut", sponge for distressing, Ranger Glossy Accents for owl's glasses

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Paper Cutz-#54 Back to school
Stamp Simply-#152 Ribbon scraps
Stamping for the Weekend-#44 Back to school
Our Creative Corner-Back to School
SP Color Combos-#61 Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Tangerine (SU)
Little Paper Shop-#81 Stitching
There She Goes-#68 Bookmark
Practical Scrappers-Stitching
Stampin Royalty-#33 School days

Mo's Digital Challenge -#45 Little Girls

This week at Mo's Challenge we are after projects that center around little girls. Mo's got many sweet images that will be perfect for this challenge! I am using one of the newer ones...strawberry girl. You won't want to miss out on the inspiration Mo's team has for you...click here to check it out. I hope you'll have time to join us this week!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Strawberry Girl, Mo's Digital Pencil
Papers-Neenah white card stock, DP Doodlebug "Berry Pink", whyite, light yellow, and light pink solid card stock
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e51
Shoes/dress-y11, y13, y15
Berries-r81, r83, r85
Hair-e34, e35, e37
Greenery-e12, e24
Outlining-b0000, b000, b01, b10
Misc-EK Success flower punch, pink gems (Hobby Lobby jewelry section)

Challenges this project qualifies for:
ECP-#19 Girlie
Secret Crafter-#95 Girlie
Card Patterns-#77 Sketch
Everybody Art-#104 In the garden
City Crafter-#18 Isn't she lovely