Sketch Saturday Challenge #312

Happy Saturday!

We have a new sketch challenge at Sketch Saturday this week.  Our sponsor this week is Little Miss Muffet and the prize is $25 gift certificate for the sketch challenge winner!

We are also celebrating 6 years of sketches at Sketch Saturday!  What a milestone.  To celebrate we are having a blog hop with the Little Miss Muffet Design Team :D 

Since it's the 5th Saturday, you choose any sketch 215-311.  Our version of anything goes.  There are lots of sketches to choose from, hope you will join us this week!

I used Sketch #241 today...

I rotated the sketch (upside down).

I used Babe Moon Lullaby and the patterned papers are by Studio Calico Storytime.  I loved this paper because there is a calculation at the bottom for the distance to the moon and back.  :D  So perfect for the mom and dad this will be going to.

Supplies --
Digital Image: Little Miss Muffet Babe Moon Lullaby
Patterned Papers:  Studio Calico Storytime
Cardstock: PTI  Smokey Shadow
Copic Colors: B000, B00, BG00, BG10, BG72, T0, T1, T2, T3, E00, E11, E21, R02, YR21, YR30, YR31, 0
White Floss 

Now on to the Anniversary BLOG HOP.  There are hidden prizes along the hop, so be sure to visit every stop and leave a comment to maximize your chances to win!  There are some really awesome prizes!

Next stop Donna's blog.  Here is the whole list too.

An InLinkz Link-up

Blessings,
Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #295

Happy February!

We have a new sketch challenge starting today at Sketch Saturday.  Cathy is hosting this week and arranged a fabulous sponsor - A Day For Daisies.  The prize is $12 gift certificate!

Cathy also designed this awesome sketch...

Here is my interpretation of the sketch:

I had several A Day For Daisies images so I used one I bought last Fall for this challenge.  This is Five Robins in Winter. 

I printed the image 3 times and layered it to created the 3 layered rectangles in the sketch.  The background panel for the images is embossed with a woodgrain texture.  I thought this was a unique interpretation of the sketch. 

 

The front and center image I colored with Copic markers: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, E47, R20, R24, B21, B23, W0, W1, W2, 0.

The cardstock used is PTI White and True Black.  The saddle stitch ribbon is PTI Blueberry Sky.  I added a black button with white floss.

You can see all the DT's creations using this sketch and enter the challenge HERE.

Challenges:

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Frosted Designs - Winter Blues

Stampin with the Dragon - Winter Blues

The Crafter's Cafe - Use Ribbon

Digi Haven - Snow Buddies

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Little Miss Muffet - Easter Lamb

Today is a sad day...my last official post for the Little Miss Muffet design team.  It has been a year almost to the day!  I can't believe it.  

Ironically, this image is one of the 3 images I chose when I started the design team last year.  This is Easter Lamb of the Snugly Giftables line.

I used the same patterned papers as last week's Easter card - Doodlebug Designs "Hello Spring".  Love the bright Spring colors.  The LMM challenge theme is Happy Easter so you still have some time to join us.

Supplies --
Image: Little Miss Muffet Easter Lamb
Stamped Sentiment: Taylored Expressions  "He is Risen"
Patterned Papers: Doodlebug "Hello Easter"
Cardstock: Bazzill Pear Crush
Sewing machine with white thread
PaperTrey Ink buttons
Purple scraping floss
Copic Colors: E33, E35, E37, W0, W1, W2, W3, YG03, YG23, RV52, RV55, RV63, BV02, BV04, YR04, YR15, Y32, Y35, BG53, BG57, 0

We are mid-challenge at Little Miss Muffet and the theme is Happy Easter.  All images are welcome, however if you use a LMM or Pollycraft image anything goes.  Hope you will join us. 

Be sure to stop by the Little Miss Muffet Challenge Blog to see what the design team created this week.

Next week, there is a HUGE new release since there were only small releases this month.  I will be back Thursday and Friday, April 4 and 5th, as a LMM guest designer to show you a bunch of cool stuff - well I hope you think it is cool.

Challenges:
ABC Challenges - Easter Cards
Craft Your Passion Challenge - Cute
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - Easter
Kaboodle Doodles - Easter/Spring
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Melonheadz Friends - Easter or Early Spring
Stamp and Create - Fur or Feathers 

Thanks for stopping by...
Easter Blessings,
Deb

Little Miss Muffet - April Showers

Happy Thursday!

There is a new challenge at Little Miss Muffet - April Showers.  I chose to feature Paprika.  She is from the Sugar 'n Spice line.

I was going for bright and colorful - kids rain slickers usually are pretty colorful.  I don't think I could get much brighter than Miss Moxie cardstock.  Don't you love the kitties on her boots?

 

I used a sketch #46 from Deconstructed Sketch.  I'm a bit late for the challenge, but I liked the sketch so I decided to use it anyway. 

Supplies --

Image: Little Miss Muffet - Paprika

Designer Paper - Miss Moxie

Embellishements: Buttons and scrappers floss

Tools: PTI medium scallop die, sewing machine with white thread

Copic Colors: E00, E11, E13, E21, YR21, YR23, YR24, YR27, R46, R56, R59, Y13, Y15, Y17, Y38, YG11, YG13, YG17, YR12, YR15, YR18.

Challenges:

Pile it On - Pop it Up

2 Sisters - Flowers

Crazy 4 Challenges - Use buttons 
Make it Monday - Anything Goes 
Ooh La La Challenge - bright and bold 

One Stitch at a Time - Bright 

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Softpencil Studios - Hop

Ready to Hop??

Today we are having a celebration hop for Elizabeth the illustrator and owner of Softpencil Studios.  She has opened a digi shop and has a brand new line featuring her TinyTwinies characters.  I'm featuring Sunny the Gardener.

See the whole new line of digis HERE.

 What great digi SALE going on!

I had SO much fun with this image!   It is colored with Copic markers {B12, B21, B23, RV04, RV09, RV19, YG11, YG13, YG23, YG63, YR12, YR15, YR18, E53, E55, E57, N1, N3, N4, 0}. 

I pulled all the colors from the patterned paper {Mia's Cottage cardstock}.  The cloud background is patterned paper from A|Muse Studios.  The grass was cut with an A|Muse die.  

I cut out the image and layered it on the background I created with the cloud paper and grass die cut.  Sunny's head with floppy ear {Love that ear!} and the flower are popped with pop dots. 

I added some Mia's Cottage ribbon loops and a button threaded with white floss.  I curled the floss around the tip of my paper piercer.

You should have some from Michelle's blog and the next stop on the hop is Heather.  If you are lost or just starting, here is the full hop list...

Annette http://mypommiepurplepatch.blogspot.com 
April http://allaboutthelowers.blogspot.com/ 
Stephanie http://www.stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com 
Julie http://stampinwithjulie.blogspot.com/ 
Farida http://frcreaciones.blogspot.com 
Monica http://scrapandomeconlosrecuerdo.blogspot.com/ 

Melissa http://stampitscrapitshareit.blogspot.com/ 

Carole http://fibrejunky.blogspot.com/ 

Michelle http://shellsq.blogspot.com 

Debra <-- You are Here 

Heather http://stampingdesignsbyheather.blogspot.com 

Pauline http://paulineguttrey.blogspot.com 

Cyndi http://strwberizncream-cyndi.blogspot.com/ 

Mervi  http://leikkaan.blogspot.com/ 

Lola  http://littlecardmaker.blogspot.com

Jessica http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

Monica http://www.monicascreativemadness.com/

Hope you enjoy the Hop!  

This hop runs from April 15 - 20th 

{There was a hop last week 

and another next week 

so check out Elizabeth's blog}

Softpencil designs can be found in rubber over at Latina Crafter!  

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings to you,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Sunflower Teddy

Happy Monday,

Today I have another card to share using a Mabelle RO digi, Sunflower Teddy.  I love this image. He is so cute.  

Supplies -- Mabelle RO digi Sunflower Teddy, Cardstock: Bazzill Whirlpool, TAC brown, Copic X-Press It white, Patterned Paper '360 Best of K&Company'  

Copic Colors: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37; BG10, BG70, BG72, BG75; YG61, YG63, YG67; YR21, YR23, YR24

Hope you enjoy todays card idea.
Blessings,
Deb
xx

DDH9 Challenge: Handmade Flowers ~ Week 1

Ready for a NEW Challenge??

Our NEW Challenge is Handmade Flowers. Michelle is our hostess for the next 2 weeks on the DDH blog.

I used a 3/4" and 5/8" circle punch to create my flower.  The paper used is a DDH FREE download Black and White II.  I used a pinched circle flower technique - if you'd like to see a video on how it is done - click HERE.  Heather Scott made this fabulous video.  I added a second layer (5/8" punch) to make my flower fuller. 

The image is DDH Swans.  This is a great image for an anniversary or wedding card. I colored the white floss with Copics to match the cardstock.

Supplies-- Digi: DDH Swans, Papers: DDH Black and White II, Raven, Whirlpool, Copics: N1, N4, B000, BG10, Bone Floss, Buttons, White Souffle pen, 5/8" punch, 3/4" punch.

Next week I will have another card with a flower made of ribbon.

We would love it if you played along! This challenge is open until 6 pm (CST) Sunday, July 10th. 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, if your entry features a DDH image you will have 2 chances to win! There will be a second drawing for entries using a DDH images. Won't you join us?!?

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

DDH Dream Team Members

Christine Pennington (Guest Designer) - 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

DDH7 Challenge: One Layer Wonders ~ Week 2

It is week 2 of the One Layer Wonder Challenge and Christine is our hostess on the DDH blog.  Lets see your creations with DDH digi's.

I did all the layering in MS Word, it is all digital.  I used a DDH FREE download paper Robyn.  I copied a section of Robyn and pasted it into a blank Word document.  I added some more blocks and then the image.  I printed, colored the image with Copics and added a couple buttons - done.

Supplies -- DDH Everyday Mice, DDH Robyn FREE download paper, Copic cardstock, Buttons, Tawny Floss, Copics: YG23, G82, E31, E33, RV42, W1.

We would love it if you played along! This challenge is open until 6 pm (CST) Sunday, June 12th. Visit DDH and add a link to your creation using a DDH digi to our card gallery and you will have a chance to win a FREE DDH Digi!

DDH digi's are encouraged for this challenge.  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
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

DDH7 Challenge: One Layer Wonder ~ Week 1

Ready for a NEW challenge??

One Layer Wonders is the theme for the next 2 weeks and Christine is our hostess on the DDH blog.  We would like to see your creations using DDH digi's for this challenge.

Supplies -- DDH Heart-i-tude , Copic cardstock, Gems, Cardinal Floss, Copics

There will be a second post next Monday, June 6th, on the DDH blog with more one layer wonders. I will be posting another card idea next Monday.

We would love it if you played along! This challenge is open until 6 pm (CST) Sunday, June 12th. 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!

DDH digi's are required for this challenge.  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
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

A Card A Day in May - Week 1

It’s Sunday, May 1st and “A Card A Day in the Month of May” is now underway! A whole month of new ideas using sketches, plus every day is a blog hop. So we hope you will pull out your favorite TAC stamp sets and play along during May.

Sketch 1 is the featured sketch this week (May 1 – 7). I love sketches – it is really quite amazing to see how each designer “interprets” the basic elements drawn. Feel free to rotate the sketch, the dimensions are a suggestion, layer if you like and squares can be rectangles, circles, oval etc…

My card today follows the sketch quite literally. I used "Hope Perches" a Level B hostess set, papers are Winchester SWIC and cardstock. The image is colored with Copic Markers. I sponged the edges with Cognac and Burnt Umber Palette ink. The center background is pastel blue chalk.

This second card is still quite literal, however I rounded some corners and added a few brads and floss. And of course, the color palette is completely different.

Supplies: Stamp set "Good Things"; Papers Cha Cha SWIC, Bazzill Dark Sky, Beeswax, Berrylicious; Black Scrappers Floss, Silver Brads, Copic Markers.

Hope you enjoy Day 1 of "A Card a Day in the Month of May".  This sketch runs thru this week, next week there will be a new sketch.  Check back at TAC Savvy Projects Blog for lots of cards ideas...a new one EVERY day this month!

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

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

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

DDH2 Challenge: Sketch ~ Week 2

Happy Monday!

Today's Week 2 of my DDH Sketch Challenge!  Here is the sketch...

We would LOVE it if you played along!  This challenge is open until 6 pm Sunday, April 3rd.  Visit DDH and add a link to your creation based on this sketch to our card gallary and you will have a chance to win blog candy!  We are offering a $3.50 or less DDH digi stamp set - winners choice!  There are over 30 to choose from - visit the DDH Store.

The sketch is a starting point - feel free to interpret this sketch literally or adapt it.  Rotate or mirror the sketch, add more layers.  Shapes drawn can be circles, squares, rectangles, nestabilities shapes etc... Just have fun with it!

I used Spindle Angels again this week.  Love those angels! Here is a close up of my second card based on the sketch...

Supplies -- Papers: TAC Angelee Soar With It Collection; TAC brown cardstock, Copics: G82, G94, G99; YR21, YR23, YR24; E000, E21, E55, E57, E59, 0; Embellishments: Lavendar Floss

Next Monday, we will have a NEW challenge...stitching, so start thinking of a card that uses a DDH digi and stiching.  Won't you join us?!?

Be sure to vist all of our 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