Cupcake Cutie-Bugaboo Challenge

I am having so much fun guesting for Bugaboo! Isn't this lil lady a hoot? I love coloring saucy images hehe. Today the challenge at Bugaboo is shabby chic or distressing. I enjoy distressing but can't seem to get the hang of shabby chic! I hope you can join us! The prizes always rock!!!

Supply List
Image-Dottie Cupcake, Bugaboo Stamps
Sentiment-Inkadinkadoo

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-The Girl's Paperie "Kitch"
Solid Color Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair Color-e23, e25, e27
Dress/bow/lips/boots-r27, r29, r39
Cupcake-r81, r83, r85, b93, b95

Misc. Supplies
Distress Ink-Tim Holtz "Vintage Photo"
Ribbon rosettes, ivory
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Charisma Cardz-#32 distressing
Sassy Studio-#85 Distressing
Simple Doodles-#60 Distressing
Mark's Finest Papers-#68 Distressing

Stamp Something Challenge-Dog Days of Summer

This week at Stamp Something we've gone to the dogs! Since it's those "dog" days of summer, we want to see a dog on your project. I decided to do an envelope card. The base is a red business envelope and it's just cut and folded to fold up! Really easy and something different! I hope you can join us! Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

A special thanks to our sponsor this week!

Supply List
Stamps-CC Designs, Stampin Up (Paw stamp-Canine Capers set)
Sentiment-Inkadinkadoo

Ink-Memento, Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Unknown
Solid Color Cardstock-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Red hair-e97, e99, e08
Blonde hair-e41, e42, e53
Blue dress/shirtb91, b93, b95
White scarf/boots-w1, 0
Brown dog-e23, e13
Red skirt-r24, r29
Held puppy-w1, w3, w5, 0

Misc. Supplies
Red business envelope
Black Sakura Glaze pen
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Stamp & Create-Critters
Daring Cardmakers-Cute
Stamping for the Weekend-#14 spots/dots
Frosted Designs-Animals
Raise the Bar-Dog days of summer

Halloween Soiree'

I am so ready for fall colors and temperatures! I love the warm, cozy shades! I decided to break out this beauty and think about those days!

Supply List
Image-Halloween Duo by Ching Chou Kuik plate 148 Sweet Pea Stamps
Sentiment-Stampin Up "Grand Soiree"

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print Card Stock-Basic Grey
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-bg93, bg96, bg99
Eyes-w1, w3, w5,yg61, yg663, yg67, e13
Lips-r00, r01
Dress/hat/glove-e17, e18, e19
Cat-w5, w7, w9, y32, y35, r00
Pumpkins-yr04, yr07, yr09, g94, g99

Misc. Supplies
Gem/pearl adhesive flourish-Prima
Black Sakura Glaze Pen
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
iCopic Challenge-#42 fur challenge

Tilda Goes Exploring

I just adore this lil Tilda. I think the tiny ants and ladybug are so fun. I used a black Sakura glaze pen to give the ants some gloss. Metal dies are one of my favorite things...I love the Magnolia Flourish!
Supply List
Images-Explorer Tilda, Misc. Butterflies- Magnolia Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black
Sentiment-Kaiser Craft Life Sentiments

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Bazzill Basics Jay Bird Street
Solid Card Stock-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e50, e51, e42
Shirt-v93, v95
Pants-r81, r83
Shoes/lace-w1, w3, 0
Magnifier-w3, bg10. 0
Grass-yg61, yg63
Sky-b21, 0, b000
Ladybug-r27
Bee-y08, bg10
Grasshopper-yg13, bg10
Butterflies-b37, b39, r81/ y08, yr04, yg67/ bg72, bg75, yr31

Misc. Supplies
Chalks for cheeks
Smooch “Illuminate”
Pink felt
My Favorite Things Metal Dies-”Rolled Roses” (Lg. and Med)
Magnolia Metal Die-flourish
Martha Stewart Leaf punch-Frond Branch
Ranger Glossy Accents for glass on magnifier
dimensional adhesive for sentiment
black Sakura glaze pen
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Belli Challenge-#123 non-paper materials (felt)
Just Magnolia-#118 Anything goes
Our Creative Corner-Oh the flowers
Mark's Finest Papers-#67 anything but A4
Clearly Inspired-#33 Things with Wings
The Pink Elephant-#111 Butterfly

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #122

It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Don't forget to check out the projects the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog too. We are always after a guest sweetie for the next week-come join in the fun!

Such fun little cakes this week to inspire you!


and my project to share with you:

Thanks to

for providing images sponsoring this challenge!

Supply List
Image-"Frog Sunbather" DRS Designs
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up
Designer Paper-Unknown
Copic Markers
Frog-yg01, yg03
Clothing-b05, b06, b16, rv17, rv19, rv69
Eyes-b01, b02
Lips-r29
Umbrella-rv55, rv17
Ground-w1, w3, w5, 0
Outline-t1, t3, t5, t7, rv63, b01

Misc. Supplies
Gelly Roll Metallic Green pen
Metal Die-Cherry Lynn Designs Doily Dies "Italian Flourish"
Smooch "Gold"
black Sakura glaze pen
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Memento
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Inspirations-#65 Summertime
Critter Challenge-#76 Summer fun
Paper Playtime-#51 Digi and summer
Digital Tuesday-#122 Doilies
Papertake Weekly-#59 Anything goes
Creative Craft-Summertime
Tuesday Throwdown-#60 Summertime
Little Red Wagon-#92 Critter
Crafts & Me-#46 Anything goes
Dutch Dare-#124 For the kids
Pixie Dust-#86 Anything goes
Moving Along with the Times-#110 not square
Crafty Ann's-#46 Summer
Frosted Designs-Coloring
Creative Inspiration-#65 Summertime
Stamp & Create-Critters

Lavender Lilies

I love these colors together. This beauty is by Ching Chou Kuik's "Magic Spread". I made the ruffle out of white crepe paper that I colored e41. It's taped to the back of the paper strip. I love how it looks and you can't beat the price!

Supply List
Image-Magic Spread by Ching Chou Kuik plate 143 Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print Card Stock-Unknown manufacturer
Solid Color Card Stock-Unknown manufacturer

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e41, e42, e53
Eyes-w1, w3, w5, b91, b95
Lips-r00, r01
Wings-v0000, v000
Dress-v93, v95, v99
Flowers-v000, v12, 0
Background-b21
Leaves-yg67

Misc. Supplies
White crepe paper (colored e41)
Metal Die- My Favorite Things "Leafy Flourish"
Stickles " Diamond"
dimensional adhesive
Adhesive gems, diamond
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
All Sorts-#114 Anything goes
Mark's Finest Papers-#66 Anything but ribbon
Everybody Art-#153 Sketch
Papertake Weekly-#59 Anything goes
Crafts & Me-#46 Anything goes
Pixie Dust-#86 Anything goes
Frosted Designs-Coloring
Raise the Bar-#69 Anything goes
Wags N Whiskers-#60 Sparkly

Stamp Something Challenge-August Digi Somethings

It's Digi week again at Stamp Something. I'm a huge fan of digi's and hope you can join us for this fun challenge this week! Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Stamps-Louis, Butterflies & Buttercups from Digi Doodles

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Cosmo Cricket "DeLovely"
Solid Color Cardstock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Louis-yg01, yg03, bv01, bv02, r00, r01
Butterfly net-bg10, bg11 0, e13, e15
Grass-yg61, yg63, yg67
Butterflies-y13, y08, yr20, yr21
Flowers-r81, r83
Background-b0000, b000, b00, b02

Misc. Supplies
Stickles "Crystal"
Pink and yellow felt
My Favorite Things metal dies-Leafy flourish, rolled rose and rolled flower
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Sweet Sunday Sketch-sketch #128
Papertake Weekly-#59 Anything goes
Anything Goes-#47 Flowers
Little Red Wagon-#92 Critter
Crafts & Me-#46 anything goes
Dutch Dare-#124 for the kids
Pixie Dust-#86 Anything goes
Frosted Designs-Coloring
Raise the Bar-#69 Anything goes
Wags N Whiskers-#60 Sparkly

Altered Glass Candle Holder

I found this neat candle holder at Hobby Lobby last week. I thought it was perfect to put a pretty image inside! The images from Sweet Pea Stamps fit perfectly!

Supply List
Image-Meredith Dillman "Peridot" plate 137 Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-yr30, y32, yr31
Eyes-w1, w3, w5, b21, b23
Lips-r00
Tree-e23, e25

Misc. Supplies
Ivory lace
Clear candle holder, Hobby Lobby
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
The Crafty Pad-#132 Something Clear
Crafts 4 Eternity-#30 anything but a card
Papertake Weekly-#59 Anything goes
Crafts & Me-#46 anything goes
Belli Challenge-#123 non-paper materials (glass, lace)

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #27

Ready for 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #27? This time around we want to see anything but a card. Easy right? Don't forget to check out the super inspiration the team has to share with you over on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog. Hope you can join us!

Supply List
Images-Puppy Kiki, by CC Designs

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer print-Echo Park "walk in the park"

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-yr30, yr20, yr21
Dress-yr15, yr18, e47, e49, w1, w3, 0
Dog-t3, t5, t7

Misc. Supplies
Chalks
Stapler
Orange, gingham ribbon scrap
Stickers
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this Project Qualifies For:
Charisma Cardz-#30 four legged friends
Simple Doodles-#49 Favorite animal (dogs)

Now Guest Designing for Bugaboo Stamps

I am so honored to be invited to Guest Design for Bugaboo Stamps for August and September! I look forward to sharing my projects with you! This first project is from the August new release.


Supply List
Image-JJ Sewing, Bugaboo Stamps
Sentiment-My own and computer generated

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Stella Rose By Jen Allison
Solid Color Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair Color-e13, e15, e17
Lips-r00, r01
Scissors-w1, w3, w5
Eyes-yg63, yg67, b91, b93
Glasses-bg10, bg11
Dress/boots-r27, r29, r39, e41, r85, b95, b97

Misc. Supplies
Red, white and blue baker's twine-Really Reasonable Ribbon
Two stick pins
buttons
paper piercing tool
Circle cutting tool
Cream woven strip
black Sakura glaze pen
dimensional adhesive
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Paper Take Weekly-Sketch #58
Paper Variety-Tic tac toe (faux stitching, make a card, the color pink)
Digi Doodles-#69 Anything goes
Daring Cardmakers-cute as a button
Frosted Designs-Circles
Alphabet Challenge-M is for metal (pins)
All Sorts-Anything Goes #114
Ooh La La Creations-#85 Circles
Mark's Finest Papers-#66 anything but ribbon