Dies R Us DT Call!

Howdy!

Holy smokes, it's been almost 2 years since I have posted anything!! WHATTT!

So life update, I started my own business, and I now have 2 babies! It's been a wild ride, but my oldest just started Kindergarten and my littlest still naps - so that means momma gets to have a bit of craft time again!!

<<Insert happy dance here>>

So, the mojo I needed to get back into crafting was actually a DT call my mother told me about over at Dies R Us!

If you haven't checked them out before, I encourage you to do so
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Here are the 3 projects I created as an application to become a DT member with them:

1. Santa Is Coming to Town!

Supplies used:
- Karen Burniston 1106 Train Pop Up Die Set
-Karen Burniston 1107 Train Elements
- Karen Burniston 1009 Twist Panel Pop up
- Karft Paper
- Red Stickles
- PNC Silhouette File
- Paper Temptres Bubble Gum Pink Cardstock
Memento Ink - Rose Bud

2. Little Mermaid Beach Card

Supplies used:
-Memento Inks
- Ariel Embellishments Dies
- Demure Ariel Die
- Karen Burniston 1038 Tropical Scene
- Karen Burniston 1033 Castle Pop Up
- Limeade Twine
- Spellbinders Scalloped Oval Circles

3. You Make the World a Better Place

Supplies Used:
-Adirondack Alcohol Inks
-Technique Tuesday - Shooting Star Die
- Avey Elle - Sentimental too (Stamp & Die)
- Karen Burniston - 1109 Space Charms
- Karen Burniston - 1105 Rocket Pop Up
- Memento Inks
- Floral Wire
- Red Stickles
- Blue Sparkly Washi Tape

And of course my general supplies that make things SO.MUCH.EASIER:

- Pick Me Up Stick

- Lineco PH Adhesive in a fine line glue bottle

Sponge daubers for my memento inks 

and sweet precious TIME :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #68: Cute as a Button

HELLO FRIENDS!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge is Cute as a Button!

Our sponsors this week are:

All Dressed Up

Prize: 2 Digital Images


Star Stampz

Prize: 3 Digital Images


The Paper Nest Dolls

Prize: $20 gift Certificate

I used an image from Paper Nest Dolls called Captain Owen

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #59 ~ Fancy Folds

HELLO FRIENDS!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge is Fancy Folds!

Our sponsors this week are:

All Dressed Up

Prize: 

Star Stampz

Prize: 

I used the image Cool Dudes from All Dressed Up to create a Bendy Card:

Copic Colors Used - In order from darkest to lightest:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20 (blush)

Outfit (yellow): E15, Y17, Y15, Y11 (black) C9, C7, C5
Board & Dog: C9, C7, C5
Mountains: G29, C3, C0 + Blender
Word: R29, R24
Sky: B02, B00

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #43: Anything Goes

HELLO FRIENDS!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge is Anything Goes

Our sponsors this week are:

The East Wind

Prize: 2 Digital Images

"The artist behind The East Wind digital images is known as Unky LaStrange. Unky makes her home in British Columbia, Canada with her wonderful daughter, Aurora, the love of her life and source of much inspiration. She has been creating art since she was a child always allowing it to reflect her interests, humour, and love of all that is quirky. Her unique images run the gamut from the darkly humourous and sometimes creepy through the world of fashion-forward Lucy Loo to the sweet Aurora and Baby Aurora where life and people are good and beautiful. There are images to suit every taste, occasion, or whim at The East Wind (https://www.etsy.com/shop/theeastwind/)"

Stitchy Bear Digital Outlet

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

I actually had the privilege of working with BOTH sponsors this go around.

This first card is using the image: Cool Buddies by Stitchy Bear Digital Oulet


I don't make very many "Guy" themed cards because I always find myself wanting to add a flourish, a flower, or something and they never feel "done" to me. However, I'm trying to get better at it so I took a shot with this cute image!


This image is called: Maui Maui and is from The East Wind.
 

I saw a beautiful card on Pinterst featuring a tutorial by Theresa Momber on how to create this beautiful background with memento inks and daubers! I took a shot at it and JUST LOVE how it came out! 

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

I'd like to enter this card into the KennyK's Krafty Krew Challenge #204: Happy Everything

Crafting with Friends Challenge # 5: Anything Goes

Hello!

Time for another fortnightly challenge over at Crafting with Friends!

This week our sponsor is:

The Stamping Boutique

Prize: TBA

Here is what I created using Pocket Patootie Monkey!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Letters 4 Landen

Hello! 

So today I wanted to share something different with you. Usually you see cards from me that part of my DT commitments today's post is for something to help a sweet little boy.

A fellow crafter named Mari - is hosting a card drive for him and you can read more about him below:

"Today I want to share with you a story about Landen. 

Landen is a very sweet little boy that was diagnosed with Leukemia earlier this year. He is 4 years-old and has 3 years of intense chemo treatments ahead of him. 

When he was asked what made him happy he had a very simple answer: Mail. And that's how Letters for Landen was born. In the beginning he got a lot of letters but they have really slowed down. So I am asking for your help. All you have to do is send a card or letter to Landen. I know he would love it." - Mari

I don't know about most of you, but about 80% of my cards don't get sent out, or sold, I just hold on to them. I have atleast 60 - 70 handmade cards just stashed. So why not take some of those and send them to this 'lil guy and brighten up his day a little?

Below is a picture of the first card I sent to him - he has already received and said he loved it!

So on top of brighting up this childs day - Mari has also gathered up some sponsors for this drive aswell!

Currently the following companies are sponsoring this event:

1. From the Paper Temptress - a $15 gift certificate

2. From the Paper Temptress- a Copic Paper Sampler Pack

3. From Lacy Sunshine- $20.00 GC good on digital products

4. A $12 Saturated Canary Gift Certificate (provided by me)

5. A Mystery box of craft supplies - Lots of really good stuff 

6. From Scarpper's Delights- TBA

7. Kids Prize - it's a surprise!
8. From Spectrum Noir- a 6 pack of Spectrum Noir markers (winner's choice)
9. From Crafter's Companion USA- a $15.00 GC to the Crafter's Companion store. 

Cards and letters can be sent to:

Letters for Landen

66 South Richview Avenue

Youngstown, Ohio 44509

Letters for Landen donations can be made here.

Remember- you can enter as many times as you want! Get your kids involved too. There will be a special kids prize as well. 

So come on and join in! 

~Thanks for stopping by today~

Clear it Out Challenge # 76 - Kids & Primary Colors

Happy Tuesday fellow crafters!

IT'S CHALLENGE TIME!

  It's time for another challenge over at Clear it Out Challenges!

The goal with these challenges is to clear out your stash, you know the stuff you've been holding on to, or things that you just don't know what to do with? As well as have fun!

This week’s challenge:

Theme: Kiddos
Stash: Primary Colored Things

Our sponsor this week is:

Prize: 7 Digis

I used Sunbonnet Fish 2!

I have the hardest time making something guys/boys but I think this came out pretty cute!

The following items were used to create this card:

Blue & Kraft Cardstock - Stash
Green Cardstock - Bazzil

Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - Paper Temptress

* I do all my coloring on this!!*

Buttons - Stash
Twine - Stash
Eyelets - Stash
Oval Sentiment Punches - Stamping Up!
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Copic Markers - YES I KNOW! This was NOT colored with Spectrum Noir's lol. I had a play with my Mom's Copics and have since started investing in some of my own.... They're pretty addicting!

Now it's your turn!

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Clear it Out Challenges to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to Clear It Out Challenges #76 - Kids & Primary Colors