SHEEPSKI DESIGNS CELEBRATION + FREEBIE

Hello Crafty Friends,

I want to let you know that SheepSki Designs is celebrating. 

Andrea has drawn her 100th image and wants to share it with you as a freebie.

Congratulations Andrea and thank you so much for the adorable freebie!

 

You can grab the freebie here...

SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog

I made a card I with it...

 

 Don't forget to stop by the challenge blog to grab this adorable free image.

Why not color it up and share with us what you did with it here...

Sheepski Designs Facebook Group

Have a wonderful evening!

Happy Crafty Hugs!
Sherry x

CREATALICIOUS CHALLENGE #118 ANYTHING GOES/OPTIONAL RED, WHITE & BLUE

Hello There Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge starting today over at...

CREATALICIOUS

 The theme for this challenge is...
Anything Goes with Optional - Red, White & Blue

 

Our sponsor for this challenge is...

 Crafty Sentiments Designs 

 

Here's my inspiration card using 'Emmi Lou - A Poppy For You'...

 

Here's what I used to make it... 

Digistamp Emmi Lou - A Poppy For You by: Crafty Sentiments Designs 

 Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Country Road'

Prima Marketing Distressing Tool

Lace and Flowers

Unbranded Leaf Dies

Red/White/Blue Cardstock Paper 

 

I hope you like my DT card and it will give you some inspiration.

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x

CUTE AS A BUTTON - CAVEMAN SUMMER BBQ

Hello There Crafty Friends,

First I want to tell you my exciting news...I am on the Cute As A Button DT!

Super excited about that! For now I am here to share this with you...

I usually join in the Cute As A Button Monthly Progressive Challenges on Facebook 

but being I am now on the DT, I will create something with the image for inspiration. 

That being said, I want to share what I made for June's Progressive Challenge...

 

Here's what I used to make it...

Digistamp 'Caveman Summer BBQ' By: Cute As A Button

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Tattered and Worn'

Prima Marketing Distressing Tool

Unbranded Branch Dies

Unbranded Clear Stamp Sentiment

Yellow/White/Green Cardstock Paper 

Hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration. 

You should come join in the challenge...

Cute As A Button Facebook Group

There is also a challenge going on here...

Cute As A Button Challenge Blog

Thank you for visiting.

Happy Crafty Hugs,

Sherry x

I entered my card in these challenges...
 Glitter 'N' Sparkle Challenge #245 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #133 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #44 - Anything Goes

 Creative Knockouts Challenge #199 - For The Boys
Paradise of Stamps Challenge #57 - Summer

SUMMERTIME MEMORIES

Hello Again Crafty Friends,

While making this card I was remembering all the fun I had as a child chasing and catching lightning bugs/fireflies. I remember the fun times we had at my step-mom's parent's cabin at the lake. There were always a lot of lighting bugs during the Summer nights. I miss those wonderful times and all the fun we had there. We had lighting bugs where I lived at the time, though not as many. Then when I was 19 when we moved to the country, you could see them light up a field. That is what my children grew up seeing as well. There aren't any in Washington, so my hubby has never seen one in person. That makes me feel sad, though I did find some videos online to show him. To me it's another one of God's wonderful creations.

Okay, I have reminisced enough, lol. So here's my card...

 Here's what I used to make this card...
 Digistamp '#8102 Firefly Mason Jar' By: Scribbles Designs
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils
The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'So-So-Sweet'
Unbranded Square Die
Yellow Cardstock Paper

I hope you enjoyed seeing my card and it brings back childhood memories for you as well.
I can't wait for you to see my DT card on July 1st, using an image from this set. :)

Happy Crafty Hugs!
Sherry x

I entered this card in the following challenges...
Crafting By Design - Things With Wings
Rubbernecker Stamps Challenge #11 - Summer Time
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #355 - Summer Fun Activities
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #60 - Anything Goes
Quirky Crafts Challenge #4 - Things With Wings
Di's Digi Designs - Summer Days Challenge
Simply Create Too Challenge #128 -Summer Fun
My Time To Craft Challenge #348 - Summertime

FOR FAMILY FUN

Hello Dear Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the new followers, it means a lot to me!

I want to share two cards with y'all that I made for my sister-in-law and her hubby.

They are always there for my hubby and I whenever we need them. And being they are old enough to be our parents, I just had to make funny cards...besides who doesn't like funny cards, lol. Oh, in case you're wondering, this is my hubby's big sis, actually his only sister. She and her friends like to get together for girls night, so this is the perfect image for her...

This image kinda reminds me of my brother-in-law. Although he is constantly working, even with an illness, he just keeps going and going. I just had make this card for him...

Also, for you Seattle Seahawk Fans - like they both are, I made sure to use the colors.

Go Hawks!

Both of these awesome images are from Bugaboo Stamps...

Friends dont let Friends Wine Alone 2

Gus Tidbits Consciousness

I hope that you enjoy seeing the cards I made. 

Thank you for visiting. :)

Happy Crafty Hugs!
Sherry x

I entered these cards in the following challenges...

Lady Card:
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #46 - Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge #6 - Anything Goes
Anything Goes with Create With TLC Challenge #11
Bugaboo Crafty Challenge #6 - Anything Using Bugaboo

Man Card:
Connie Can Crop Challenge #59 - It's A Guy Thing
Crafty Girlz Challenge - AG/Option-Make It Masculine
Crafty Purple Frog - Make It Manly
Whimsie Doodles Monthly Challenge - AG/Twist-Masculine Makes

DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY NEW RELEASE

Hello There Crafty Friends!

  I want to share a card I made for a new release at...

Digistamps 4 Joy  

Here it is using this adorable dolphin from the Baby Animals set...

Here's what I used to make my card...

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

Yasutomo Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Paint

DCWV 4.5"x6.5" 'The Old World Map'

Prima Marketing Distressing Tool

White Cardstock Paper
Unbranded Frame Die and Gauge

LolliZ White Gel Pen

Here's the Promo for 'Baby Animals'...

I hope you like my card. Thank you for visiting. :)

Happy Crafty Hugs!
Sherry x

I entered this card in these challenges...
Delicious Doodles - All Creatures Great and Small
Sweet Stampin' - Creations for Children
Send a Smile 4 Kids - For The Boys
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #165 - Anything Goes
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #3 - AG-With Animal/Critter

IMAGINE THAT! DIGISTAMP JUNE LINK-UP - ANYTHING GOES

Hello There Crafty Friends,

I want to let you know that there's a challenge going on at...

IMAGINE THAT! DIGISTAMP

The theme for this challenge is "Anything Goes"

Here's my mid-month inspiration card for the challenge...

 Here's what I used to make my card...

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils 

Digistamp By: Imagine That! Digistamp

The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Tattered and Worn'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool

Orange/Green Cardstock Paper

The featured set for this month is Giraffe with Coffee

And that's my DT card.
Hope you like it and it gives you some inspiration.
Come join us in the fun!

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x

I entered my card in these challenges...
2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #3 - AG-With Animal/Critter
Crafty Awesomeness - Anything Goes
Crafty Animals Challenge #3 - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge #255 - Anything Goes

SCRIBBLES DESIGNS CHALLENGE #54 HOLIDAY HOOPLA

Hello Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge going on over at...

 

 The theme for this challenge is...

Holiday Hoopla 

Goal: Create any type of holiday card

Here's my inspiration card for the challenge...

Here's what I used to make my card...

 Digistamp '#717 Groundhog' By: Scribbles Designs

Sentiment Created In PSP

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

Yellow Napiko 2 Marker

The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Mirabelle' 

Forever In Time 3D Pop Dots

  Brown/Yellow Cardstock Papers

Paper Flower Sticker

Here's what I did...

After making the card with brown paper, I cut the patterned paper to fit in the center of it. I rotated the paper slightly right and taped it to the card. Next I cut a piece of yellow paper to frame behind the image and taped it on. Then taped the image onto the left side of the card. I cut another piece of the yellow paper to frame behind the sentiment and taped it on. Then taped that rotated right on the right side of the card, slightly over the image...I also used pop dots on the right side of it to bring it out farther. Next I added the flower to the card and used a yellow pencil to draw some lines and color over the white petals. Then colored the pearl on top the flower with a yellow marker.

And that's my DT card. 

I hope you like it and it will give you some inspiration.
Come on and join us in the fun!

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x

Here's the promo...

I entered my card in these challenges...
Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #135 - For The Boys
Angie's Digital Stamps #10 - Anything Goes
Craft Rocket Challenges #38 - Men/Boys
Star Stampz - Make It For A Man
Tuesday Throwdown #347 - For The Men
Creates and Makes Challenge Blog #12 - AG/Option - Use Yellow
Unicorn Challenge Blog #22 - For The Guys

MIX IT UP CHALLENGE #2 - STAMPING

Hello There Crafty Friends,

I want to let you all know that a challenge is going on at...

 
 The theme for this challenge is...

Stamping (Rubber/Clear - No Digis)

Here's my inspiration card for the challenge... 

Here's what I used to make it...

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

Unbranded Clear Stamp

Cream Colored Cardstock Paper 

I wanted to make the rose look like it was on old paper. 

Hopefully I achieved that and you can see it in the picture.

Thank you for visiting. 

Hope you like my DT card and it gives you some inspiration. 

  We would like to see you join us in the fun!

The challenge will close at 6pm EST on June 30th.

Happy Crafty Hugs,

Sherry x

I entered my card in these challenges...
A Snowflakes Promise #41 - Anything Goes
World Wide Open Design Team #23 - Anything Goes
Morgan's ArtWorld #12 - Anything Goes
Path of Positivity #50 - Faith, Hope, Love
Fab 'n' Funky #355 - Vintage
Creative Knockouts #198 - Anythings Goes
DL.ART June Linky Challenge - Anythings Goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1724 - Anythings Goes
Through the Purple Haze #127 - Pink
Seize The Birthday - One Layer
Crafting with an Attitude #28 - Anything Goes
Paperbabe Stamps #50 - Anything Goes
The Flower Challenge #9 - Anything Goes

CRAFTING BY DESIGN GDT

Hello There Crafty Friends,

I am so excited and honored! I was asked to be a Guest Designer for...

Crafting by Designs

I was one of their April Spotlight Winners. So excited to have been chosen!

The theme for their challenge is...

Black, White and One Other Color 

Here's my card using this beautiful image...

Here's what I used to make it...

Digistamp 'Lilly' By: SheepSki Designs

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

Unbranded Frame Die and Corner Die

Flatback Pearls

White/Black Cardstock Papers

As you can see on the image, my one other color is blue. Which I even used on her face. :) 

I made the card with black cardstock paper. I used the frame die to cut out an opening in the font of the card. Then I taped the image on the inside of the front flap. Next I cut white cardstock paper to cover over the whole inside of the card and over the image. Then I glued the corner die cuts on and the flatback pearls.

And that's my GDT card. 

I hope you like it and it will give you some inspiration.

Come on and join in the fun!

Happy Crafty Hugs,

Sherry x

I entered this card in these challenges...
Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes
Cuttlebug Mania - Frame It
Lemon Shortbread #43 - Anything Goes
Retarte #99 - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges #173 - Anything Goes 

LETS CRAFT & CREATE CHALLENGE #126 GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS

Hello There Crafty Friends,
I want to let you all know there is a new challenge starting today over at
LET'S CRAFT AND CREATE
The theme for this challenge is...

Girls, Girls, Girls
There is a great prize to be won too, so come on and join us in the fun!

Here is my inspiration card for the challenge...

Here's my recipe...

 The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Kirby Teesdale'

DCWV 4.5"x6.5"'The Old World' Mat Stack

Prima Marketing Distressing Tool

Button - from a dear friend

Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon - won gift cert from Jo’s Scrap Shack celebration

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Tea Dye'

Unbranded Design Die

Paper Roses

Bow Making Tool

Cream Cardstock Paper

Here's how I made my card...

After making my card with cream colored paper, I used the distressing tool around the edges, even the fold (carefully on the fold). Then I cut the patterned paper from The Old World mat stack to fit the center of the card and used the design die on the right side of it, then I distressed around it as well. Next I went around the card edges and the patterned paper edges with the distress ink pad. I then cut a piece of the Kirby Teesdale paper to fit behind the design die cut and taped it in place. Then I taped the paper onto the center of the card. Next I cut the beautiful lady and bird image part off another piece of the Kirby Teesdale paper, then used the distressing tool around it and added distress ink. Then taped it onto the left side of the card. Next I made a bow with Pink Wrinkled Ribbon using the wonderful bow maker my hubby made for me and glued it on the right side over the design die cut. Next I curled the stems of three roses and glued them above the bow. Then glued the beautiful button on the top right corner...which I think added the perfect touch. :)

That's my DT card. I hope you like it and it gives you some inspiration.

Happy Crafty Hugs,

Sherry x

I entered this card in these challenges...
Fussy and Fancy Friday's #188 - Flowers
Morgan's ArtWorld #11 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft #47 - Anything Goes
Creative Friday #180 - Birds
CAS-ual Fridays #175 - Use Patterned Papers
Alphabet Challenge - 'F' For Feathered Friends
Crazy 4 Challenges #388 - Repeat Something 3 Times
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps #384 - 'Die-In' For Die Cuts
Creative Artiste Challenge #27 - Anything Mixed Media
Really Reasonable Ribbon #165 - Monochromatic Theme with Ribbon or Lace

DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY CHALLENGE #137 ATG/TWIST ADD A BUTTERFLY

Hello There Crafty Friends,

I am hosting the challenge this time over at
Digistamps 4 Joy!

The theme for this challenge is...
Anything Goes with a Twist - I chose 'Add a Butterfly' 

My beautiful daughter loved butterflies, so any time I see one, it brings a smile to my face and makes me feel her presence. I miss her so very much each and every day.

Here is my inspiration card for the challenge...

  Here's what I used to make my card...

Digistamp 'Sweetheart Sally' By: Digistamps4Joy

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

 The Paper Studio 4.5'x6.5" 'So-So-Sweet' 

Prima Marketing Distressing Tool

Unbranded Vine/Leaf/Butterfly/Fence Dies

Paper Roses - From My Friend

Zots Glue Dots

Yellow Cardstock Paper

Here's what I did to make it...

I made the card with yellow paper. Next I cut the patterned paper to fit and used the distressing tool around it. Then I taped it onto the center of the card. I cut a piece of the same yellow paper to frame behind the image and used the distressing tool around it and the image as well. After rotating the yellow paper toward the right, I taped the image to it, then taped it onto the left side of the card. Next I cut a couple glue dots in small pieces and added them to the back of the fence die cut, then placed it on the right side of the image. Then I glued pieces of the leaves and vines on the fence, over the image and coming from behind the image. I then glued roses onto the vines and fence and glued the butterfly on the vine above the fence. 

That's my DT card, I hope you like it and it will give you some inspiration.

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x

I entered this card in these challenges.
 Eclectic Ellapu - A Touch of Pink and/or Purple
Come and Get It - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #59 - Anything Goes
 Hiding in My Craft-Room #303 - Summer/Color Challenge
Crafting with Dragonflies #82 - Anything Goes
Scrapper's Delights #67 - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede #246 - Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Wk22 - Anything Goes
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday - Anything Goes

MAKING MEMORIES CRAFTING CHALLENGE #6 USE BINGO BOARD

Hello There Crafty Friends!
  We have a new challenge starting today over at...

 

  The theme for this challenge is...

Use Bingo Board 

Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is: Bugaboo Stamps

 Such beautiful and adorable images, I just had to make two cards.

  

Here's my first inspiration card for the challenge...

 Here's what I used to make this card...

Digistamp Used: Live Laugh Love Rose Block

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

Yasutomo Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Paint - for bubbles

LolliZ White Gel Pen - highlight on bubbles

Forever In Time Paper Craft Collection 'Pop Dots' - behind image

The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Mirabelle'

Darice Doily Tape

Pink Cardstock Paper

Here's my second card...

 Here's what I used to make this card...

Digistamp Used: Spring Elephant 1

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Tattered and Worn'

Unbranded Frame Die

Flowers, Ribbon and Flatback Pearls

 Grey Cardstock Paper

Here's our Bingo Board...

 And that's my DT cards. 

I hope you like them and they will give you some inspiration.
Come on and join us in the fun!

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x

I entered 'Live Laugh Love Rose Block' in these challenges...
 Double D Challenges - Flowers Galore
Crafting With An Attitude #28 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations #37 - Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts  #196 - Fancy Flourishes

I entered 'Spring Elephant 1' in these challenges...
Cute Card Thursday  #480 - Bugs and Butterflies
Digital Delights By Louby Lou #22 - Use Stamped/Digi Image
Little Miss Muffet Challenges #164 - Anything Goes
Star Stampz Challenge - Choose At Least 3 Challenge

The 12 MONTHS OF CHRISTMAS LINK UP CHALLENGE #30 FUR, FLUFF, FEATHERS OR FINS

Hello Crafty Friends,

We have a new challenge starting today at...
The 12 Months Of Christmas Link Up

The theme for this challenge is...
Optional Theme - Fur, Fluff, Feathers or Fins

Our Guest Sponsor is...

 Additional Sponsor is...


Here's my inspiration card using the adorable Snow Mice...

 Here's what I used to make my card...

Digistamp 'Snow Mice' By: Imagine That! Digistamp

'A Touch of Frost: Animal Tracks' Digital Papers By: Decosse's Dynamite Doodles 

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

I created the card in PSP, printed it out, then colored the image.

I hope you like my DT card and it will give you some inspiration.
Come on and join us! There's wonderful prizes to be won!

Happy Crafty Hugs,

Here's the promo for you to see...

I entered this card in these challenges:

CHNC Challenge Extra - Anything Goes

CASS - Anything Christmas

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #353 - Christmas

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #7 - Anything Goes/Christmas

SHEEPSKI DESIGNS CHALLENGE #3 GIRLZ RULE

Hello There Crafty Friends!

I want to let you know that there's a challenge starting today at...

 

The theme for this challenge is...

Girlz Rule!

Here's my inspiration card...

Using the beautiful image 'Gorgeous Geisha' 

Here's what I used to make my card...

 Digistamp 'Gorgeous Geisha' By: SheepSki Designs

 Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

DCWV 4.5"X6.5" 'Mariposa' Mat Stack

 Prima Marketing Distressing Tool

Offray Lace Ribbon and Flowers

Bow Maker - Made By My Hubby - Idea From A Mermaid's Crafts

Blue/Black Cardstock Paper 

Kraft Paper

Here's what I did to make my card...

I cut a piece of black cardstock paper to fit behind the digi image and taped it on. Then I used the distressing tool around the black paper. After cutting the patterned paper to fit the center of the blue card, I distressed around it as well and taped it to the card. Next I rotated the image slightly left and taped it toward the left side of the card. I glued the flowers and lace onto the card. Then using some of the cut off flower stems, I curled them and glued them behind some of the flowers.

And that's my DT card.
I hope you like it and it will give you some inspiration.
Come join us in the fun!

If you like SheepSki Designs digistamps as much as I do...use this coupon code to receive 10% off your purchase...(SKISHERRY10)

SheepSki Designs Facebook Group has monthly challenges as well. 

You should check it out. :)

Happy Crafty Hugs, 

Sherry x

I entered this card in the following challenge...
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper - Use Patterned Paper
Southern Girls Challenge #161 - Anything Goes
As You Like It Challenge  - Favorite Reason To Make Cards - 'I enjoy crafting'

SUNNY DAY CRAFTING CHALLENGE #41 TIC TAC TOE

Hi There Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge starting today over at
SUNNY DAY CRAFTING
The theme for this challenge is...
Tic Tac Toe

Here is my inspiration card for the challenge...

 Here is what I used to make my card...

Digi stamps by: Digistamps 4 Joy

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

 Unbranded Butterfly Die

Unbranded Doily Frame Die

Tattered Lace Dies 'Florentine Flourishes'

Paper Flowers

Flatback Pearls

Purple Cardstock Paper

 Ad tech Crafter's Precision Glue 'Fine Line'

Nail Stylus

I made my card with purple paper, then glued the doily frame in the center of it. I fussy cut around the image, then used a nail stylus on the back bottom of the image and on the back of the flowers. I wanted the bottom to round out and the flowers to stand out more. I glued the image onto the doily frame and glued a flatback pearl onto the hanger part of the image. Next I glued some flourishes onto each side of the image, coming from behind it. Then glued some onto the doily frame, wrapping the stems around it and weaving some. I then glued flowers on the flourishes. Next I glued a butterfly onto the left side of the image. Then glued pearls on each side at the bottom of the card.

And that's my DT card.

I hope you like it and it will give you some inspiration.

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x

MIDWAY - SCRIBBLES DESIGNS CHALLENGE #53 - BIG WHEELS KEEP ON TURNING

Hello Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge going on over at...

 

 The theme for this challenge is...

Big Wheels Keep on Turning

Here is my inspiration card for the challenge...

Here is what I used to make my card...

Digistamp '#943 Dump Truck Wishes' By: Scribbles Designs

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

Unbranded Rectangle Frame Die

Blue/Burgundy/White Cardstock Papers

And that's my DT card. 

I hope you like it and it will give you some inspiration.
Come on and join us in the fun!

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x 

Here's the promo...

I entered this card in the following challenges:

Cardz 4 Guyz #170 - Favorite Color Combo

The Male Room Challenge #61 - Die Cuts 

Craft Rocket Challenges #38 For - The Men/Boys

Victorine Originals Challenge #3 - Fathers

Pearly Sparkles Challenge #17 - Masculine  

LOVE TO CRAFT CHALLENGE #11 ANYTHING GOES

Hello Crafty Friends,
There's a new challenge starting today at
Love To Craft Challenge Blog

The theme for this challenge is...
Anything Goes

Here's my inspiration card for this challenge... 

Here's my recipe...

 The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Kirby Teesdale'

Button and Sweet Paris Paper - from a dear friend 

Prima Marketing Distressing Tool

Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon - won gift cert from Jo’s Scrap Shack celebration

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Tea Dye'

Unbranded Doily Die and Couple Die

Coffee Stained Gauge and Paper Roses

Bow Making Tool

Cream/Pink Cardstock Paper
Brown Vellum

Here's how I made my card... 

After making my card with cream colored paper, I used the distressing tool around all the edges, even the fold (carefully on the fold). Next I cut the patterned paper to fit the center of the card and used the distressing tool around it. Then I went around the card edges and the patterned paper edges with the distress ink pad. Then taped the paper onto the center of the card. After cutting the couple die cut with pink paper and vellum, I glued them together with the vellum up and over to the left some, so that the pink paper will show (almost like a shadow). Then I added some distressed ink around the die cut and glued it onto the left side center of the card. I had already used half of the cream colored doily die cut, so it fit perfectly next to the couple die, after I distressed it slightly and added some distressed ink around the side of it. Next I added some coffee stained gauge around the right side of the doily. Then I cut a piece of the 'Sweet Paris' paper and made a tag with it. Next I went around the tag with the distressing tool and then the distressed ink and taped it slightly rotated left onto the left side of the doily, slightly covering the couple. Then I made a bow with Pink Wrinkled Ribbon using the wonderful bow maker my hubby made for me and glued it on the right side above the tag. Next I curled the stems of three roses and glued them above the bow. Then glued the beautiful button on the top right corner...which I think added the perfect touch. :)

I hope you like my DT card and it gives you some inspiration.

Come on and join us in the fun!

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x

I entered this card in these challenges...
Die Cut Diva's - Summer Fun
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper - Use Patterned Paper
Through The Craft Room Door Wk of 5-30 - Anything Goes

LOVE TO SCRAP CHALLENGE #98 BOYZ RULE!

Hi There Crafty Friends,
  I'm wanting to let you know there is a new challenge starting today at...
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog
The theme for this challenge is...

Boyz Rule!

Our sponsors this month are...

Oddball Art Co., Dr. Digi's House of Stamps, Bugaboo Digi Stamps

Here's my inspiration card using 'Kidz Boy Fishing'...

Here's what I used to make my card...

Digistamp By: Bugaboo Digi Stamps

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils  

The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" 'Country Road' 

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 'Woodlands by Tim Holtz'

Unbranded Frame Die

Handmade 'By My Hubby' Fly Fishing Lure

Fishing Net: Coffee Stained Gauge, Toothpick, Wired Flower Stem

Turquoise/White Cardstock Paper

Here's how I made it...

After cutting the patterned paper to fit the center of the card, I taped it in place. Then I glued the tree die cut onto the top left side of the card. Next I cut the image out with the frame die, then taped it onto the center left side of the card. I then glued the fishing net and fly onto the top right side of the image. 

How I made the fishing net, with my hubby's help: Using a piece of flower stem I had cut off (with a small part of the wrapped paper on it), I made it into a circle and glued the ends together. Then I cut off a square piece of gauge. Bringing the ends of the gauge up through the stem circle then over the top and around, I glued it in place. After cutting off the ends of a toothpick, I glued one end just below the stem circle, where the wrapped paper is, as it is thicker there.

Note about the Fly...Hubby makes them look wonderful, hence using one of his on my card. Now mine on the other hand don't look so well 'kinda sickly, poor things'...he has made several jokes about my poor "bugs" as I call them, lol. But I tend to do my own thing and not follow any set pattern and guess what...the fish seem to like them, LOL.

I hope you like my DT card and it will give you some inspiration. :)

Come on and join us in the fun!

Happy Crafty Hugs,

Sherry x

I entered this card in these challenges...
Bugaboo Stamps/Catch the Bug  - A Color Challenge
 Cards und More #185 - Father's Day
Cardz 4 Guyz #170 - Favorite Color Combo
Retarte Challenge #98 - Anything Goes
Rubbernecker Stamps Challenge #10 - Father's Day
The Male Room Challenge #61 - Die Cuts
Craft Rocket Challenges #38 For - The Men/Boys
If You Give A Crafter A Cookie Challenge #70 -  Cookie Photo
DL Art Thankful Thursday Challenge #205 - Boys and/or Men
Victorine Originals Challenge #3 - Fathers
Pearly Sparkles Challenge #17 - Masculine 

IMAGINE THAT! DIGISTAMP - WEEKLY INSPIRATION

Hello Crafty Friends,

I made two note cards that I want to share with you all...

for the weekly inspiration at...IMAGINE THAT! DIGISTAMP!

Here are my note cards using these adorable images...

 Here is what I used to make this card...

 Digistamp By: Imagine That! Digistamp 

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

Geographics Design Papers 'Rainbow'

Unbranded Square Die and Unbranded Leaf Die

Paper Flowers and Pop Dots

Yellow Cardstock Paper

 Here is what I used to make this card...

 Digistamp By: Imagine That! Digistamp 

Marco Raffine Colored Pencils

Geographics Design Papers 'Clouds'

Unbranded Rectangle Die and Unbranded Leaf Die

Paper Flowers

Yellow Cardstock Paper

 You can find Rainy Day Fun in the Imagine That! Digistamp shop...

  I hope you like my note cards and they give you some inspiration.

Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry x

I entered this card in the following challenges...
Through The Purple Haze Challenge #126 - Animal
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #353 - Birthday
Seize The Birthday - Anything Goes/Option - Something Sweet