Stampin' For the Weekend Challenge

This is the first time I've entered into Stampin' For the Weekend challenge and although I didn't make the card on the weekend, I did color this  image on the weekend.  I'm sure it's not a requirement tho.  hee hee. This week's theme is "Anything Goes".  I did use the sketch from Cute Card Thursday but I was too late to enter that challenge.  DOH!

Isn't she a cutie?  This is "London" from the Back to School Emo digi line from Simply Betty Stamps.  She's a digi stamp and available now at SBS.  I love this color combo and have no idea why.  It's strange to me that it works.  LOL!

The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #12

Challenge #12 Christmas in July...

Nightmare Before Christmas that is!

Sounds easy doesn't it?!  NOT!!  I got wound around an idea that I just couldn't bring together so this is what I ended up with.  I fully understand the meaning of "CHALLENGE".  LOL!  I'd love to see some of your creations!!!  

This week we were sponsored by Michelle Perkett digi images and Michelle was generous enough to provide this image to me.  THANKS MICHELLE!!  Don't forget to check out all the other DT creations for this week. FABULOUS!

Here's the details from TBD blog for this week's challenge:

Now for this week's challenge! Christmas in July seems to be a very popular theme this year. But you know us - we have to put the Burtonesque spin on it. So our challenge is The Nightmare Before Christmas in July! We're dying to see how you fuse Halloween and Christmas on this one! And this week we are sponsored by Michelle Perkett Studios.

Michelle Perkett began her line of cards and prints in 2004 and first began selling them in gift shops and trade shows across the US. In 2009, Michelle started selling her designs as digital stamps and since then has designed for The Angel Company, Faerie Song and is working with a company in the UK who will be selling her stamps on QVC UK this summer!

PRIZE ALERT!!  Michelle has provided 4 digi images (most, if not all) seen on TBD creations.  SO!!  Dig out your xmas or Halloween papers and hop to it!!  :)

Stamps:  Happy Halloween Witch
Paper:  Scenic Route Paper Co. "Brighton"
Embellishments:  Prima die cut felt snowflake, xmas tree charm from Hobby House UK, misc ribbon and 7 Prima black crystals. 
Punches:  MS border & bat punch
Ink: Colored With Copics & Spica pen

"Kickin' It For Michelle" Card Drive

When I saw Michelle Oatman's story my heart went out to her so

I joined the card drive, which you can find over at

A Spoon Full of Sugar.

Here's a little info from A Spoon Full of Sugar blog, where she happens to be a DT member. 

"We would like to share some sad news today, some of you may already know from her blog, our design team member Michelle had an accident about two weeks ago, which has left her with the loss of her right eye and a long road of recovery ahead. In an effort to cheer her up and raise awareness for what happened to Michelle we are holding a card drive in her honor. We have many generous companies and individuals helping us with this special card drive and we hope you will help too!

We are asking that everyone please create a card in dedication to Michelle and mail it off to her. We would love nothing more than to flood her mailbox with well wishes from around the world. Michelle has shared so much of herself on her blog and in her design team work and this is a just a small way for us to give back to her."

If you would like to learn more please visit A Spoon Full of Sugar. 

So, this is my little piece I'm sending over to her.  Isn't that the cutest image?  I got it from Whimsy Stamps and it's a freebie there so if you get a chance, please grab it and make up a card for Michelle.

And as you know me, I always make my cards dual purpose but my 2nd purpose wasn't as dedicated (no offence) as the first purpose.  I used one of my favorite blogs:

Stamptacular Sunday #67 Challenge and it's a SKETCH!  My FAVORITE KIND!

Stamps:  Meljen's Freebie Donkey
Paper: Crate Paper "Brook Collection"
Embellishments: Misc ribbon, Basic Grey Opaline pearls, Stardust Stickles, pearl ribbon slider buckle from Wild Orchid Crafts UK and Zva pearls.
Punches:  MS border punch & MS butterfly punch
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

Friday Sketchers #107

This is going into Friday Sketchers challenge #107 and I just luv their sketches.  (See below)  I used Meljen's Designs "Sunflower Buggies" and added glitter (which you might not be able to see) all around the flower.  Not much to say about this one but the details are below.  Have a very creative day!

****Edited at a later date to say I've also entered into Meljen's Designs summery challenge #12 - Ribbons, fibers and lace.

Stamps:  Meljen's Designs "Sunflower Buggies"
Paper:  Basic Grey "Origins"
Embellishments: Prima's Ezine rhinestones, Hero Arts pearls, Michael's pearl flower strands, misc lace, misc brads and misc flowers. 
Punches:  MS border punch & butterflies
Ink: Colored With Copics

Papertake Weekly Challenge #43

Yesterday my MIL asked me how some cards were coming along for her 2 friend's bday's.  I hadn't even started them knowing I had lots of time between now and Friday.  Well NOOOOOOOO!  She needed them for the next day!!  Aaaaa ha ha ha!!  I'm thinking there's no way I can but I said I would so I did!!  I can't believe I made this card and the next post all in the same afternoon.  Some people can make cards really fast.  I am NOT one of them but apparently I work better under pressure.  :)

This digi stamp called "Tulip Buggies" is from Meljen's Designs and all their images are soooo kaUTE so I'm entering this card into Papertake Weekly Challenge for the sketch below.   I just thought this was so summery! 

***Speaking of which (later added) I have also entered into Meljen's Designs summer theme Challenge #12 -  Ribbons, fibers or lace!!  Love lace!! 

Stamps:  Meljen's Designs "Tulip Buggies"
Paper:  Basic Grey
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, Prima Ezine pearl flourishes, misc glitter, misc lace and misc ribbon.  hee hee
Punches:  MS leaf punch
Ink: Colored With Copics

Dad's Birthday

I r bad.  I don't know how time gets away from us so quickly.  My dad's birthday is tomorrow but I knew it was coming for....oh....A YEAR!!  And I'm STILL late!!  Lucky for me he's a long distance truck driver so hopefully I can get it to his house before he gets back.  LOL!!

I used 3 challenges to help me finish up this card today:

Dare U 2 Digi Stamp - This week is "One For The Boys"

Creative Accents - They challenged us to use these colors:

Sunday Sketch & Stamp - sketch and you have to stamp an image.  My stars are stamped and wow had it been a lot time since I used that one!! 

I put crackle on the arrows just to add something MAN bling I suppose.  LOL!

Stamps: Digi image "Ronnie Relaxing", Tales from Pollycraft and SU's Background Basics
Paper: Bo Bunny "Mamarazzi"
Embellishments:  Stamping Bella creme dots, Maya Road arrows and Crackle
Punches: Spellbinder
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

Some Crazy Fun!

I really enjoyed making this eerie card for the following challenges:

Tiddly Inks Challenge:  No designer paper so I used the skull digi paper from Tiddly Inks
The Burtonesque Dolls: Black flowers & skulls (skulls in my paper)
Friday Sketchers: sketch as seen

*Also, if you have a moment you MUST check out my sister's card too.  Simone and I challenged each other to do the same challenges and her card is FABULOUS!!  

Stamps:  Batty digi stamp from Tiddly Inks
Paper:  Skully Paper digi paper from Tiddly Inks
Embellishments:  Misc gems, Sugar Coated and Crushed Velvet brads from Doodlebug Designs, misc ribbon, Prima flowers and glaze.
Punches:  Oval Spellbinders nestie.
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

Doggin' It

I got this cutest digi image the other day from Polleycraft.  This digi image is for a fund raiser in honor of Emma's dad and all the money will be donated to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.  Please see Emma's story if you get a chance.  

I've paired up this image with 2 challenges:

Stamptacular Sunday - wanted sewing on your project.  LOVE rub-ons!!!  LOL!

Sketch Saturday - this sketch

What a great birthday card image AND father's day image!

Stamps:  Ronnie Relaxing
Paper: Bo Bunny "Mama-Razzi"
Embellishments: Maya Road chipboard stars, KAISERscrapbook cross-stitch rub-ons, Hobby House (UK) pearl brads and Stickles
Punches:  Spellbinders Labels 1
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

Digital Delights Gallery

Sorry for the blurry picture.  My DH is hunting so took the camera with him and I can't hold my Blackberry still enough!  This is my first digi stamp I've used and I got him from Digital Delights Gallery from Freebie Friday! I am so shocked how well the Copics worked.  They have some very cute images and this card goes out to my SIL and brother who have just had their 2nd baby.  Congrats Mike, Sami & Journey and welcome Meakin!

I put white flocking on the cloud and glitter on his wings.  Much sweeter IRL!