Best. Dad. Ever.

This is my second post of the day. for my Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra project, please go here. :)

Today we have a new challenge starting over at Crafts Galore Encore with an 'Anything Goes' theme! our sponsor is the fabulous Kenny K Stamps!  I hope you'll play along with us!

as soon as I saw this great 'Old Time Bartender' image, I knew it would make the perfect Father's Day card for my husband. the sentiment is also from Kenny K, from a Father's Day set.

you know how much I love to re-purpose things, so you will see a bit of cardboard that has been inked and torn on here, an old belt loop from a pair of blue jeans headed for the trash, and a beer label. they add such neat touches, don't you think? :)

papers are from the Basic Grey Boxer collection and navy burlap string from Really Reasonable Ribbon. liquid applique was added to the beer foam. it's so much fun to use!

thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a most amazing day! :)

Challenges:
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Moo-Mania - masculine
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Father's Day/masculine
TTCRD - anything goes
Di's Digi Designs - for the boys
Creative Fingers - anything goes

Mixed Media Coffee Wall Hanging

Top 5 Pick at Eclectic Ellapu

I had mentioned before that I have been playing around with digital images printed onto watercolor paper and gelatos. I have another project to share with all of you using this technique.

Not only is this for the new Crafts Galore Encore challenge of 'Anything Goes,' but for the next 3 months, I'll be a Guest Designer with Bugaboo Stamps! I was so excited when Tammy asked me to join this fun group of crafters for several months of challenges! :) so I hope you will join me with ALL of the crafty fun going on!

(the little car in the piccy is part of the watermark, NOT part of the wall hanging! grins!

sure didn't mean it to cause confusion. 

the watermark was given to me for being a Guest Designer at Bugaboo)

I printed the 'Coffee Words' digi right onto the watercolor paper and went to town with the gelatos. a few accent touches with watercolors were also added.

glimmer mist in several shades was sprayed over the top and then the watercolor paper was adhered, first to cs and then to a piece of paper board cut from a Bisquick box. you know how I love to re-purpose things around the house. ;)

distress stickles was added along the edge. Prima micro beads in copper & bronze were mixed in with sequins & seed beads from Neat & Tangled. sweetheart blossoms are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  finally, a bow was made from tan diamond satin ribbon so that I can hang it. yep, I am keeping this one! normally I give away almost everything I make, but this one is hanging in my craft room. :) just couldn't resist! fell in love with it right from the start!

oh yes, I did use my SU! ink squirty tool, too. the entire wall hanging measures about 9"x12".

thanks for stopping by! and I do hope you will play along with the 'Anything Goes' challenge over at Crafts Galore Encore! as you can see from my project, anything really DOES go! ;)

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Mon - home decor (does craft room decor count?)
Eclectic Ellapu - anything goes
Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Outlawz Paper a la Mode - anything goes
Stamping Sensations - anything goes
We Love To Create - anything mixed media goes
Hiding in My Craft Room - freestyle
Morgan's Art World - anything goes
Classic DT Open Ch - anything made for a DT
DL Art - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Wed - anything goes

Thinking of You Sympathy Window

Coffee of the Day - Vanilla Macadamia


Today begins a new challenge over at Crafts Galore Encore with a fun theme of 'Anything Goes'! We are sponsored by Beccy's Place this month. I hope you will play along with us. it's such an easy theme and gives you lots of options for linking. :)

I have used the pretty 'Spring Window' image on my card, using it for one of the many sympathy cards I need. paper is from the Basic Grey Dear Heart collection, lace & buttons are vintage little pink seam binding snippet in the upper corner is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and flowers aer from Wild Orchid Crafts. leaf flourish die is by Cheery Lynn. card base is embossed with a Tim Holtz embossing folder.

thanks so very much for stopping by today! :)

Challenges:
Classic Design Team Open Ch - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes
Crafty Girls Creations - anything goes
Southern Girls - anything goes
Paradise of Stamps - ribbon or lace
Left of Center - embossing (card base)

What is a Weekend?

Coffee of the Day - Pumpkin Spice (my all time fave flavor!)

My second post for the day, it's time for a new challenge over at Crafts Galore Encore. Our theme this month is 'Make a Card.' easy peasy, right? our sponsor is the fabby Kenny K! you know you want to win some of those distinctive images!

I am a HUGE fan of Downton Abbey. have you ever watched it? even my hubby loves the show. we will be quite sad when the last episode airs this coming Sunday. so my card today is somewhat a tribute.

The Dowager makes me smile every time she is on screen. she truly has some of the best lines. as I was researching some of her quotes, I giggled when I came across this one. of course my mind thought them all in her voice.... you have to put the accent on the last syllable of the word 'weekEND' just as she did.

I used the images 'Valet' and 'Dowager Countess' on my card. digital papers are from Far Far Hill, flowers & leaves from Wild Orchid Crafts, buttons are from my vintage stash, and pink wired grosgrain is also a stash item.

the gorgeous die along the side is by Find It Trading, main image die is from SU!, and little banner is a punch from SU! also. lace is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I do hope you will join our fun challenge! thank you so very much for stopping by my blog. enjoy your day! :)

Challenges:
Inky Chicks - ribbon and/or lace
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Boots - something for the lady
Outlawz Mon Greeting - anything goes with a sentiment
Creative Craft Cottage - pearls and/or lace
Natalie and Amy - fancy borders

A Pirate Parrot's Adventure

Coffee of the Day - Maple Fudge

Happy New Year to all of you!
yes, I just shared a card with you a short time ago and now have another! no, it's not going to be like this all year long in 2016, I promise!  just at the beginning of every month, so I hope you will bear with me. :)

Crafts Galore Encore is sponsored by Fabrika Fantasy Digi Stamps in January, and our theme for the challenge is 'Anything Goes.'

I have used the cutey Pirate Parrot 2 on my card. he just makes me smile and was such a joy to paint! :)  designer papers and anchor sticker are from the Basic Grey Adrift collection, little flower is by Petaloo, and enamel dots are some I made. Black burlap string is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. I used my SU! ink squirty tool on the main image. some day I'll figure out the name of that thing! ;) little banner punch is also by SU!  oh yes, I partially embossed the card base with the parquet embossing folder by Crafter's Companion.

Enjoy your day! I look forward to what 2016 has in store for all of us! :)

Challenges:
QKR - Feathers or Fur
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Paper Shelter - anything goes
Creative Card Crew - anything goes
Allsorts - anything but Christmas
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes
CRAFT - anything goes

New Design Team Announcement! :)

Coffee of the Day - Blueberry Cobbler

Hello everyone! just a quick post today to announce that I am now a member of the Design Team over at Crafts Galore Encore Challenges! my position takes effect at the start of the new year, so you'll see me on their blog then.

but a new challenge has started NOW if you want to play along. :) it's an Anything Goes theme, so that's always a fun one to play along with!

I'm always so very thankful for a team that wants to take a chance on me and my crazy, different crafting style. so I am very grateful to the folks at Crafts Galore Encore to reaching out to me!

a big thank you to my other teams at Really Reasonable Ribbon and Paper Temptress, too! :)

and a HUGE thank you to each one of you who leave such wonderful comments that truly make my heart soar! have a beautiful day! :)