Saturday, April 30, 2016

Time for fantasy...

This week are theme is "fairyland."
I am featuring a gorgeous image from our sponsor:


The Creative Details
Image: Nikki Burnette
Stamps on die cut: Heartfelt Stamps
Embellishments: ribbon, pearls, flowers, distress crayons
Tools: die cut

The Challenges
A Beautiful Mess - anything goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - patterned paper
Crafty Catz - fairies or enchanted
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Craft Rocket - pink and pearly
Creative Moments - anything goes
Get Creative - gothic or medieval
Fresh Brewed Designs - anything goes
Hiding in My Craftroom - freestyle
Robyn's Fetish - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
The Crafty Addicts - use ribbon
Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, April 29, 2016

Birdhouse for Spring...

Welcome to another challenge at the 
 anything goes. For this challenge our fabulous sponsor is:


The Creative Details
Image: Beccy's Place
Colors: copics in cool shadow, willow, tender pink, begonia
Embellishments: ribbon, pearls, sticker, doily
Tools: die cut

Challenges
A Snowflake's Promise - spring
Clear it Out - nature (stash - ribbon/flowers,bird)
Crafting With Friends - anything goes
Craftin Desert Divas - in the garden
Craft Rocket - pink and pearly
Creative Moments - anything goes
Digi Choosday - tic tac toe (diagonal)
Dragonfly Journey - stripes
Glitter n' Sparkle - anything goes
Let's Color - anything goes hand colored
QKR - April showers - May Flowers
One Stitch at a Time - things with wings
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Dancing in the rain...

This week our challenge is black, white and a pop of color.
We are sponsored this week by by Jaime's Etsy store:
Inky and Scrappy


The Creative Details
Image: Impression Obsession
Sentiment: My Favorite Things
Colors: Distress Crayons
Embellishments: ribbon, enamel dots

The Challenges
A Snowflake's Promise - spring
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Crafting with Friends - anything goes
Crafty Friends - all things cute
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Double D Challenge - inspiration board
Glitter n' Sparkle - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Kitty Bee Designs - April showers
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Melonheadz - pastels
One Crazy Stamper - anything goes (no digital)
Robyn's Fetish - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Play, Laugh, Sing...

This is a card I was inspired to make using
a paint sample swatch. When I first started stamping 
I used to use these paint swatches for color inspiration.


The Creative Details
Sentiment: AMuse Stamps
Die: Memory Box
Embellishments: enamel dots, ribbon

The Challenges
Amusing Challenge - anything goes
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Craftin Desert Divas - in the garden
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Cut it Up - spring flowers (use die)
Glitter n' Sparkle - anything goes
Going Grey with Scrap Creations - spring flowers
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
One Crazy Stamper - anything goes (no digital)
Robyn's Fetish - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Note For a Lady...

Welcome this week to Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge.
Our challenge theme this week is a Lady or Girl.
Our fabulous sponsor this week is Sparkle n Sprinkle.


The Creative Details
Image: Sparkle n' Sprinkle
Colors: Copics in currant, lilac, prune, blush
Embellishments: liquid pearls, rose, ribbon, gem brads
Tools: Die (Spellbinders)/punch

Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Crafting with Friends - anything goes
Cre8tive Hands Friends - anything goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Crafty Boots - use a sentiment
Create and Inspire - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Let's Color - anything goes hand colored
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Ribbon Girls - use an image
The Sisters of Craft - anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - girls, women
The Sisterhood of Crafters - generational
Through the Craftroom door - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Hi...

Love this cute image and 
the little "Hi."  Makes for a charming card to send to 
just about anyone.


The Creative Details
Image: Stamping Bella
Colors: Copics in apricot, slate, shock pink, leaf
Embellishments: black pearls and gems

The Challenges
Color Throwdown - color inspiration
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Create and Inspire - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Little Red Wagon - text
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Petal Lu - anything goes
Scrap n Challenge - anything goes
Simon says Stamp - make it girly
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Two Paper Divas - color challenge
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Watering flowers...

Welcome to the Pile it On challenge. 
For this challenge we want to see some doodling
on your project. This is always fun to do.
And, once again, our fabulous sponsor is:


The Creative Details
Image: A Day For Daisies
Colors: Copics in leaf, robin's egg, crimson
Water Color used on background
Embellishments: enamel dots, gems, flowers, ribbon

Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - anything goes
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Clear it Out - stash/flower
Crafty Calendar - anything goes
Crafter's Cafe - your season (spring)
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Crafting for All Seasons - bingo (diagonal)
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Creative Corner - spring flowers
Deep Ocean - spring
Eclectic Ellapu - spring flowers
Fresh Brewed - flowers
Hiding in My Craftroom - lots of layers
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Not Just Cards - anything goes
Our Crafty Corner - anything goes
Scrappers Delight - anything goes
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Star Stamps - use a digi
Three Musketeers - spring
The Crafty Addicts - girly
The Corrosive Challenge - girls, women
The Paper Shelter - flowers
Unicorn - favorite time of year
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Ice Cream Fun...

Welcome to another challenge this week at
This week our challenge is about boys/men.
Our fabulous sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps!!


The Creative Details
Image: Bugaboo Stamps 
Colors: Copics in leaf, robin's egg, beige, crimson, chestnut
Embellishments: ribbon, enamel dots, stickers

Challenges
A Bit More time to Craft - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - anything goes
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Cardz 4 Guys - food or drink
Crafty Calendar - anything goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Craft Rocket - fav color combo
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Creative Ladybird Creations - anything goes
Hiding in My Craftroom - lots of layers
Inky Impressions - all about the boys
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Love to scrap - bow
Pearly Sparkles - anything goes
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, April 15, 2016

Thanks a bunch for spring...

This week we are welcoming a new sponsor:


The Creative Details
Colors: copics in blush, chestnut, cool shadow
Embellishments: quill flowers, pearls
Tools: Spellbinder die cuts
Techniques: paper piecing

Challenges
A Snowflake's Promise - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - anything goes
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Clear it Out - flower
Crafty Calendar - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Cupcake Inspirations - patterns
Eclectic Ellapu  spring flowers
QKR - spring has sprung
Not Just Cards - anything goes
Our Crafty Corner - anything goes
Pearly Sparkles - anything goes
Robyn's Fetish - add sentiment
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Hugs...

Our challenge this time is "stitching."
Our very fabulous sponsor is:


The Creative Details
Image: Lacy Sunshine
Colors: copics in apricot, lilac, caribe cocoa, blush
Embellishments: liquid pearls, pearls, flower, button, twine
Tools: die cut (Spellbinders)

The Challenges
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Clear it Out - stash/flowers
Color Your World Lacy Sunshine - anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Crafting for All Seasons - bingo (diagonal)
Crafty gals - dies or punches
Creative Card Crew - die cut
Cre8tive hands - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - add butterfly
DRS Designs - die
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Melonheadz - let's get girly
Not Just Cards - anything goes
QKR - spring has sprung
Robyn's Fetish - sentiment
Scrapy land - anything with a die
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
The Crafty Addicts - girly
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - girls, women
Tuesday Throwdown - die cuts

Stay Warm Harted,

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Coffee Made Me Do It...

It is time for another challenge at 
This week our challenge is CAS with our
fabulous sponsor Sassy Studio Designs.


The Creative Details
Image: Sassy Studio Designs
Sentiment: Stampendous
Colors: Copics and watercolors
Technique: paper piecing

Challenges
A Snowflakes Promise - anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafting with an Attitude - anything goes
Cre8tive Hands - anything goes
Creative Ladybird Creations - anything goes
Double D - yellow
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Little Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Mod Squad - background (water color)
Sassy Design Studio - anything goes
Sweet stamping - paper piecing
Through the Craftroom door - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Thanks to You...

I can't resist a really cute image and this is
super cute with those big glasses.
A fun way to say thanks to someone.


The Creative Details
Image: Pink and Main (owl nerds)
Colors: Copics in honey, napoli yellow, willow, cool shadow
Embellishments: dyed seam binding, gems
Tools: die

Challenges
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Creative Card Crew - die
Creatalicious - things with wings
Critters and Creatures - colored
Dies r Us - use scallops (die)
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Double D - yellow
Fresh Brewed - ribbon or twine
Glitter n Sparkle - punch or die
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Love to Scrap - bow
OLLCB - feathered friends
Our Crafty Corner - anything goes
Pink and Main - color challenge
Through the Craftroom door - anything goes
Where the HeART is - sparkle and bling

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Wanting to Say Hi...

Welcome to the Pile it On Challenge.
Our challenge for the next two weeks is animals.
Plus our fabulous sponsor is the delightful


The Creative Details
Image: A Day for Daisies
Colors: Copics in begonia, tender pink, spectrum green, sand
Embellishments: gems, pearls, flower
Tools: Die (Spellbinders)

Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Catch the Bug - anything goe
Classic Design Team Open - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Crea8tive Hands Friends - anything goes
Creative Ladybird Creations - anything goes
Creative Craft Cottage Challenge - anything goes
Crafting By Design - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Crafting For All Seasons - die or punch
Creative Moments - anything goes
Dragon's Lair - anything goes
Glitter n Sparkle - use a punch or die
Hiding in My Craftroom - color challenge
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
In the Pink - punches or dies
Jade's Sparkling Butterflies - anything goes
Julia Spiri - anything goes
Petal Lu - anything goes
Pearly Sparkles - anything goes
Scrap n' Dipity - anything goes
Sparkles forum - make it girly
The Sisters of Craft - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes
613 Avenue Create  - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunshine spring...

This month our challenge is spring.
Plus, our fabulous sponsor is Lacy Sunshine!!


The Creative Details
Image: Lacy Sunshine
Colors: Copics in yellowish green, powder blue, napoli yellow
Embellishments: gems, flower, ribbon bow
Tools: leaf punch

Challenges
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Cards 4 Galz - spring
CCC Digi - anything goes
Chocolate, Coffee, Cards - spring
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Digi Choosday - spring colors
DRS - spring
Eclectic Ellapu - spring flowers
Fairy Tale - spring
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Jades Sparkling Butterflies - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Really Reasonable Ribbon - flowers
Scrappers Delight - anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Sparkles forum - make it girly
The Crafty Addicts - spring
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Coffee and Friends...

This week is theme is beverages - of course my favorite is 
always coffee and I used a fabulous image from 
our sponsor: Dazzling Ace Designs.


The Creative Details
Image: Dazzling Ace Designs
Sentiment: Stampendous  (on tag)
Embellishments: tag, ribbon, gems, washi tape

Challenges
A Bit More time to Craft - anything goes
CCC Digi Creations - anything goes
Classic Design Team Open - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Crafting By Design - anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
The Sisters of Craft - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,


Friday, April 1, 2016

A Wonderful Day...

Welcome to another challenge at the
This week we have a fabulous new sponsor:


The Creative Details
Image: Scrap N' Dipity
Colors: Copics and Distress Crayons
Embellishments: ribbon, gems, flowers
Tools: punch

Challenges
A Beautiful Mess - anything goes
A Snowflake's Promise - spring
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Come and Get It - in the garden
Country View Crafts - spring
Crafty Girl Creations - anything goes
Cre8tive Hands Friends - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Deep Ocean - favorite colors
Digital delights - anything goes
Die Cut Divas - associated with April (tulips)
DRS - spring
Eureka Stamps - spring
Fairy Tale - spring
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Jade's Sparkling Butterflies - anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
The House That Stamps Built - anything goes
The Crafty Addicts - spring
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
Wonderful Wednesday - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Spring Thanks...

It is time for another challenge at
This month I used paper from
My Favorite Things (Tranquil Textures). I also
lightly water colored my background paper.


The Creative Details
Image: My Favorite Things
Inks: My Favorite Things
Water colors
Embellishments: liquid pearls, pearls
Tools: Die (vase)

The Challenges
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Cards 4 Galz - spring
Classic Design Team Open - anything goes
Crafting with friends - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Crafting By Design - anything goes
C.R.A.F.T. - create background paper
Digi Choosday - spring colors
DL Art April - anything goes
Eureka Stamps - spring
Fairy Tale - spring
Fussy and Fancy - pastels
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Paper Creator - polka dots or gingham
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
The House That Stamps Built - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Best Spring Day...

This month is all about Easter or Spring.
I love this image from Pattie's Creations and it really 
says spring is here.


The Creative Details
Images: Pattie's Creations
Colors: Copics in robins egg, baby blue, rose, peach, pale moss
Embellishments: glitter, sticker, butterflies, flowers, gems
Tools: spellbinder die cut, embossing pad

The Challenges
A Snowflake's Promise - spring
Cards 4 Galz - spring
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Girl Creations - anything goes
Crafting for All Seasons - die or punch
Creative Craft Cottage Challenge - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Die Cut Divas - associated with April (tulips)
Dies R Us - scallops
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - add butterfly
DL Art April - anything goes
Eureka Stamps - spring
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
The Crafty Addicts - spring

Stay Warm Harted