Chicks with Attitude

It's Finally Friday!

Today on TAC Savvy Projects Blog, Christine is hosting "Chicks with Attitude".  You have to check it out.  Her card reminded me of this one I made awhile back but did not share - could have been before I had a blog!  It has been awhile.  Thanks Christine, I had forgotten about this card.

This chick with attitude is from "Oh No She Didn't", which is in the base catalog on pg 29.  I'm not sure what she did - but she did something - that is for SURE!

Supplies -- Stamps: "Oh No She Didn't", Papers: Toodle Loo SWIC, Copics, Labels Large.

Hope you enjoy all the chicks with attitude!

Be sure to check TAC Savvy Projects Blog everyday in May - there will be a new card every single day in May!  A new sketch challenge every week.

Week 1 Sketch

Hope you join us!  It is going to be fun! 

My post on Savvy is May 1st - this Sunday!  Hope you check back - I have 2 cards to share.

Happy Weekend!

Deb



Tune in Tuesday - Black and White

Happy Tune in Tuesday,

Today's color challenge is Black and White Cards with a splash of color on TAC Savvy Projects Blog.  Our hostess with the most is Holly Mays.

Again this week, I used a TAC exclusive paper download More Black and White.

Supplies -- Stamps: Cars, Papers: More Black and White, Raven, Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics: R29.

Cars is on the Farewell list 45% off in April!  Check it out.

Hope you enjoy all the Black and white cards today!

Abundant Blessings,
Deb

DDH4 Challenge: Paper Piecing ~ Week 2

Happy Monday!

We are now in Week 2 of DDH4 Challenge - Paper Piecing.  Paula- Kay  is our hostess on the DDH blog for this great challenge! 

 

Supplies -- DDH It's Your Day; Papers: TAC "Hip Hop" Fly with it collection, Bazzill Beeswax, Pauly Poo and DCWV Apple Green; Copics: Y21, Y35, Y38, V09, W1; Mini Kai Scissors.

We would love it if you played along!  This challenge is open until 6 pm (CST) Sunday, May 1st.  Visit DDH and add a link to your creation to our card gallery and you will have a chance to win a FREE DDH Digi!  If you use a DDH digi get entered in a special drawing for a FREE Digi (2 chances to win!).

We would love to see your card using a DDH Digi and paper piecing (faux in photoshop or real). Won't you join us?!? 

Be sure to visit all the DDH Dream Team Members blogs...

DDH Dream Team Members

Christine Pennington - Christine's Digi Designs
You are HERE ---> Debra Miller - Cream City Angels
Dee Pritschet - Dee's Designs 
Hannah Clark - Delightfully Distressing Designs
Mandi-Lee Klinger (Guest Designer) - Copic Me 
Michelle Single (Coordinator) - Caffeine & Stamps
Nancy Kirk (Guest Designer) - Seaside Creativity

Paula-Kay Bourland - Digi Designs by Paula-Kay
Stephanie Serrano - Stephanie's Stampin Spot
Teresa Jenkins - Mama Pickle's Paper Creations
Tracy Jackson - Stamping Seasons

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Golden Egg Challenge

For the Golden Egg Challenge....I would like to feature some cards my friend Susan made, using Angel Company stamps, for her card ministry.  She and a group of ladies make quilts for veterans and put cards in a pocket of the quilt.

Above is beautiful card using Twinkle in the Eye.  It has all the elements for the challenge: 3 layers, more than 3 colors, flowers (abstract), ribbon, glitter.

Here is a close up of Susan's coloring:

Here are a few more cards Susan made:

Here is one using Rise and Shine - this one also has 3 layers, more then 3 colors, flowers, twine and glitter.

The next cards use Peace be Still...

Hope you enjoyed seeing Susan's cards today!

Enjoy the rest of the challenge.

Easter Blessings,

Deb & Susan

Tune In Tuesday - Kraft Cards

Happy Tune in Tuesday,

Today's color challenge is Kraft Cards on TAC Savvy Projects Blog.

This is one of my simple standby layouts when I need a quick card.  I used one of TAC's paper downloads -- Robyn.  Hieroglyph Horses is on the farewell list so purchase yours in April and it is 45% off - what a DEAL!! 

Supplies -- Stamps: Hieroglyph Horses,  Savvy Sayings,  Papers: TAC Robyn, Kraft, Brown cardstock, Inks: Burnt Umber Palette.

Enjoy the Kraft card ideas with Heather Scott!

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

DDH4 Challenge: Paper Piecing ~ Week 1




  Happy Monday!

Ready for a new DDH Challenge?  Our hostess for the next 2 weeks is Paula- Kay and our challenge is paper piecing.  I love paper piecing with rubber stamps - but digi's?

Here's how you do it...

I arranged my digi images in Word, scaled the images and saved the file.  Before printing the document I marked one corner, so I would know how to load the paper back into the printer.  I printed out the images on normal light weight copier paper.  Then I taped my patterned paper over the image with tape, choose one easy to remove like painters tape.  Loaded it back into the printer - taking note of my marked corner - then printed the document again.

Genius right?  Tiffany Doodles blog has a tutorial.

Then I cut out the sweater.  I cut out the bee too so I could color and paper piece it.  Here are my tools.

I've had lots of questions asking how I cut things out in such fine detail...Mini Kai Scissors - LOVE them!  They are razor sharp and you can turn without shreading the cardstock - great for a smooth edge.  They have a needle point which is useful, however caution should be used with these scissors.

I colored the bear and the bee.  Layered the sweater on the colored image and that is the magic of paper piecing - a great technique! 

Isn't it so Beary Sweet?

Supplies -- DDH Beary Sweet; Papers: TAC "Hip Hop" Fly with it collection, Bazzill Beeswax and Great Lakes; Copics: E21, E33, E37, E29, YG11, YG13, B32, B24, Y35, Y38, V09, W1; Mini Kai Scissors.

There will be a second post next Monday, April 25th on the DDH blog with more samples with Paper Piecing.  I will be posting another card idea next Monday.

We would love it if you played along!  This challenge is open for 2 weeks now until 6 pm (CST) Sunday, May 1st.  Visit DDH and add a link to your creation to our card gallery and you will have a chance to win a FREE DDH Digi!

We would love to see your card using a DDH Digi and paper piecing (faux in photoshop or real). Won't you join us?!?

Be sure to visit all the DDH Dream Team Members blogs...

DDH Dream Team Members

Christine Pennington - Christine's Digi Designs
You are HERE ---> Debra Miller - Cream City Angels
Dee Pritschet - Dee's Designs 
Hannah Clark - Delightfully Distressing Designs
Mandi-Lee Klinger (Guest Designer) - Copic Me 
Michelle Single (Coordinator) - Caffeine & Stamps
Nancy Kirk (Guest Designer) - Seaside Creativity

Paula-Kay Bourland - Digi Designs by Paula-Kay
Stephanie Serrano - Stephanie's Stampin Spot
Teresa Jenkins - Mama Pickle's Paper Creations
Tracy Jackson - Stamping Seasons

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Finally Friday - Treat Holders

Happy Friday,

I'm glad it is finally Friday!  Today treat bags are featured on TAC Savvy Projects Blog.

This is a really easy treat bag idea.  I used Nestabilities Labels 1 to create the topper.  I bought small treat bags with a zip lock top at the craft store.  They were in the cake decorating aisle. 

Supplies -- Stamps: Easter Chicks, Papers: Miss Moxie SWIC, Copics: Y32, Y35, Y38, YR68, R24, R29, V12.  Tools: Nestabilities Labels 1.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the ideas!

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Tune In Tuesday - Bright Colors

Happy Tuesday,

Today's color theme is Bright Colors on the TAC Savvy Projects Blog.  When I think of bright colors I usually reach for Caboodles Set C Cardstock and Copic Markers.  The Angel Company has made it SO easy to coordinate color with  these new Caboodles sets!  This post showcases Set C.

Rolling By is such a fun stamp set - perfect for a bright color theme.

Supplies -- Stamps: Rolling By; Copic Caboodle Set C Markers, Caboodle Set C Cardstock, Bone Floss, Memento Tuxedo ink.

Hope you enjoy all the bright cards!

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

DDH3 Challenge: Stitches ~ Week 2

Happy Monday!

This is week 2 of DDH3 Challenge - Stitches.  Teresa is our hostess on the DDH Blog.  I love stitching on cards!  This week, I used faux stitching...a rubber stamp from TAC.

I used DDH digi stamp set It's Your Day.

Supplies -- Stamps: TAC Running Stitches (rubber), Papers: TAC More Mimi Soar With It Collection cardstock; Copics: RV21, RV25, RV29, R59.

We would love it if you played along!  This challenge is open until 6 pm (CST) Sunday, April 17th.  Visit DDH and add a link to your creation to our card gallary and you will have a chance to win a FREE DDH Digi!

We would love to see your card using a DDH Digi and stitching (faux or real). Won't you join us?!?

Be sure to visit all the DDH Dream Team Members blogs...

DDH Dream Team Members

Christine Pennington - Christine's Digi Designs
You are HERE ---> Debra Miller - Cream City Angels
Dee Pritschet - Dee's Designs 
Hannah Clark - Delightfully Distressing Designs
Mandi-Lee Klinger (Guest Designer) - Copic Me 
Michelle Single (Coordinator) - Caffeine & Stamps
Nancy Kirk (Guest Designer) - Seaside Creativity

Paula-Kay Bourland - Digi Designs by Paula-Kay
Stephanie Serrano - Stephanie's Stampin Spot
Teresa Jenkins - Mama Pickle's Paper Creations
Tracy Jackson - Stamping Seasons

Next Monday, there will be a brand NEW challenge - Paper Piecing!
Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Easter Basket Blog Hop

Ready for a Hop?

Our April Blog Hop is a Easter Basket Blog Hop...which runs till Sunday if you want to play along.  Link your creation at the TAC Savvy Projects Blog.

I created the 4" high tapered basket using Miss Moxie SWIC.  The base is 3" square.  The front is 5" wide and the side is 4" wide at the top.

Supplies -- Stamps: Easter Chicks, Papers: Miss Moxie SWIC, Copics: Y32, Y35, Y38, YR68, R24, R29, V12.  Embellishments: Bone Floss, Flower Punch.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the hop!

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

DDH April Blog Hop - Bunny Hop

Ready for a Blog Hop?

The theme of our April DDH Blog Hop is a Bunny Hop.  I used DDH digi stamp set Spring Tags. 

I made a treat bag in the shape of a carrot and added a bunny tag.

Supplies: Papers: TAC Miss Moxie Soar with it Collection, Copics: V12, R24, R29, 0, Embellishments: Honeydew Floss.

Be sure to visit and comment at each stop of the hop.  There are hidden Easter eggs!  You should have come from Christine's blog - next stop Dee's blog.

If you are lost or just started - here is a full list...

DDH Dream Team Members

Christine Pennington - Christine's Digi Designs
You are HERE ---> Debra Miller - Cream City Angels
Dee Pritschet - Dee's Designs 
Hannah Clark - Delightfully Distressing Designs
Michelle Single (Coordinator) - Caffeine & Stamps

Paula-Kay Bourland - Digi Designs by Paula-Kay
Stephanie Serrano - Stephanie's Stampin Spot
Teresa Jenkins - Mama Pickle's Paper Creations
Tracy Jackson - Stamping Seasons

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Blog Hops on Friday!

Easter Basket Blog Hop

Starts Friday, April 8th and runs thru Sunday.

Hope you are able to join us! 

There is also a hop on DDH!

Starts Friday, April 8th and runs thru Sunday

Also an Easter theme - Bunny Hop!

This hop works a little different that TAC hops...

just visit and comment on all the stops on the hop

and you will have a chance to win a Free DDH Digi!

My DDH Digi Blog

DDH3 Challenge: Stitches ~ Week 1

Happy Monday!

Today, we have a new DDH challenge - Stitches!  Teresa is our hostess for the next 2 weeks on the DDH Blog.  I love stitching on cards!

I used DDH digi stamp set Noah's Ark.  There are a lot of great images with this set, which I cut out and arranged on the front.

My stitching skills could use some more practice...the pair of lions and elephants are perfect camouflage ;)

Supplies -- TAC Toodle Loo Soar With It Collection cardstock; Copics: Y32, Y35, Y38; G82, G94, G99; BG01; N1, N4; E21, E55, E57, E59

There will be a second post next Monday, April 11th, on the DDH blog with more samples with stitching.  I will be posting another card idea next Monday.

We would love it if you played along!  This challenge is open for 2 weeks now - 6 pm (CST) Sunday, April 17th.  Visit DDH and add a link to your creation to our card gallary and you will have a chance to win a FREE DDH Digi!

We would love to see your card using a DDH Digi and stitching (faux or real). Won't you join us?!?

Be sure to visit all the DDH Dream Team Members blogs...

DDH Dream Team Members

Christine Pennington - Christine's Digi Designs
You are HERE ---> Debra Miller - Cream City Angels
Dee Pritschet - Dee's Designs 
Hannah Clark - Delightfully Distressing Designs
Mandi-Lee Klinger (Guest Designer) - Copic Me 
Michelle Single (Coordinator) - Caffeine & Stamps
Nancy Kirk (Guest Designer) - Seaside Creativity

Paula-Kay Bourland - Digi Designs by Paula-Kay
Stephanie Serrano - Stephanie's Stampin Spot
Teresa Jenkins - Mama Pickle's Paper Creations
Tracy Jackson - Stamping Seasons

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

The Joy of Easter

Happy April 1st!

Today's Finally Friday Theme is "The Joy of Easter".  And that is the stamp set I used today. 

Supplies: Miss Moxie SWIC, Copics (R24, R29, YG03, YG63, Y32, Y35, Y38, YR12, YR21, YR15, YR18, W1, W3), Bone Floss

Check out TAC Savvy Project Blog and Angela Kelley's creations.

Hope you enjoy all the cards today.  Happy Friday!

Blessings,

Deb