RDC#54/TSC#17 ~ Happy Birthday

I created this card for a couple of challenges, Truly Scrumptious #17 was to use the sketch along with some doodling, I hand drew my arrows and stitched marks. Rosie-Dee's #54 was to use Bows and Arrows, I stitched the button on with a bow and my doodled arrows cover this challenge as well.

Supplies) Image: Dustin Pike Digi Freebie, Basic Grey 'Boxer' Papers, Bazzill Kraft Cardstock, Autumn Leaves Button, Cotton Thread, American Crafts Thickers and Black Pen, Sakura GellyRoll White Pen, Copic Markers: 100 Black, E00, E21, E33, E47, B05, R37, YG23, YR04

CP#34/WS#20/CCC#32~Just for You

1. Card Patterns ~ #34 Sketch
2. Copic Color ~ #32 V06, B23, and BG23
3. Whimsy Stamps ~ #20 Buttons

I combined these three challenges for this one card. As you can see I'm still playing with my copic markers. Hadn't got to play much with them that last couple of weeks. Thanks for looking and have a lovely weekend. ♥Dawn♥

Supplies: CC Designs 'Kiki La Rue' Stamp Set, Copic Markers (black 100, BG23, E00, E47, E93), Basic Grey-Marrakech Papers, Creative Imaginations Cream Floral paper, Papermania Clear Stamps, Black Cotton Thread, Buttons, Black .08 Pen, Martha Stewart Doily Border Punch, Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink

PDS~Feel Better Soon Card

Here's another design team project for Posh Designs Scrapbook Store. I used those fabulous Basic Grey~Marrakech Collection Pack. And here's what I put together you can find more info on this over at Posh Designs Scrapbook Store Blog.

PDS~Happy Birthday/ICS #34

I made this card covering my DT over at Posh Designs Scrapbook Store and ICS. The Cutting Cafe is sponsoring ICS this week and the winner gets three (3) sets of their choice. Can't beat that. Cause Regina has some really amazing stuff. So if you would like a chance to win then you better head on over to ICS and see what you have to do. Also make sure to check out the DT creations using the same sketch.

TS Treasure Hunt Contest 2009 - 4th Challenge

Be sure to check out the DT call going on for ICSketches. Check it out HERE.

I decided back in Aug to join in a contest over at Treasured Scrapbooking called Treasure Hunt 2009. I actually got much further then I did that last time I enter. Here's my fourth layout for the 4th challenge that was issued. I was voted off with this layout. :(

WS #18/ASFS #68/CCT #77/CDM

1. Whimsy Stamps Challenge ~ #18 Sew Sew Sew
2. A Spoon Full of Sugar ~ #68 Sketch
3. Paper Blooms ~ Bling
4. Cute Card Thursday ~ #77 Pink and Green
5. Cute Daisy May Challenge ~ Use pink and a favorite color

I got 5 challenges wrapped up into this one card. WOW. Love it when I can combine challenges and come out with a beaut! LOL!

Supplies: Copic Markers~YG11, Yg23, E00, E21, E33, B32, E57; CC Designs 'Kiki La Rue' Stamp, Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink, Stickles Frosted Lace, Prima Bling Swirl & Flowers, Mini White Brads, misc. stamp sentiment, white thread

Sonia's Blog Giveaway

OMG have you been to Sonia's Blog lately. Well goodness if you haven't you better hurry on over and take a peek at the yummy BLOG CANDY she is giving away. WOW! What a generous gift to one lucky winner. There are seven rules to follow as well. Good luck to all. ♥Dawn♥

A Lovely Sister Card (PDS DT Project)

Well ladies here's my very first DT project for the ubber fabulous Posh Designs Scrapbook Store. You can go to their blog and see the tutorial on how I made this card. The papers you can also find in store as well. There's also lots of beautiful papers coming to the STORE very soon. You can pre-order what you like. So head on over and have a look. You will not be disappointed.

My sentiment is from Digiments.

TS Treasure Hunt Contest - 3rd Challenge

Be sure to check out the DT call going on for ICSketches. Check it out HERE.

I decided back in Aug to join in a contest over at Treasured Scrapbooking called Treasure Hunt 2009. I actually got much further then I did that last time I enter. Here's my third layout for the 3rd challenge that was issued.

ICSketches #33 + ICS DT Call

ICSketches is still running their DT call. You still have until the 18th of this month to get your submission in. So hurry on over and take a peek at the call. HERE!

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff is sponsoring Inspirational Card Sketches this week. Head on over to ICSketches and take a gander at what you could win, 10 fabulous digi images of your choice from her store. WOW isn't that just the coolest prize ever. HURRY ladies! Be super sure you look at what the DT did with some of Lindsay images. WOWzer!

Here's what I did with one of the digi tree images from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Store.

FS #68/CCC #11/CCC #29

1. Copic Creations Challenge #11 - Use Your favorite copic colors (E00, E33, E57, YG95, BG01, BG10)
2. Copic Color Challenge #29 - Use YR23, E07, YG97 (I used YG95 the closes color I had.)
3. Friday Sketchers #68 - Sketch

My sweet adorable image is from DigiStamp Boutique.

TS Treasure Hunt 2009 2nd Challenge

Be sure to check out the DT call going on for ICSketches. Check it out HERE.

I decided back in Aug to join in a contest over at Treasured Scrapbooking called Treasure Hunt 2009. I actually got much further then I did that last time I enter. Here's my second layout for 2st Challenge they issued.

Woohooo I'm a designer....

for Posh Designs Scrapbook Store. I can't believe it. I'm so very excited. They are just coolest bunch of ladies ever. I found the great news in my email this morning. I'm still on cloud 9! I'll be designer for the for the next 6 months.

Treasured Scrapbooking Treasure Hunt Contest

Be sure to check out the DT call going on for ICSketches. Check it out HERE.

I decided back in Aug to join in a contest over at Treasured Scrapbooking called Treasure Hunt 2009. I actually got much further then I did that last time I enter. Here's my first layout for 1st Challenge they issued.

Scrapbooks & Stuff Saturday Challenge

Head on over to Scrapbooks & Stuff and check out what you could win if your chose to take on this weeks challenge they have going on right now. Click here to have look. I made this card using the layout sketch. You have until Friday to get her done. ♥Dawn♥

Sketch Saturday #65 ~ Thanks

Good morning or day to you all! I decided to join Sketch Saturday again. It's been a while since I played last. I love their sketch so I created this card on Sunday.

1. Sketch Saturday #65 ~ Sketch

Just Magnolia #19/Basic Grey #2 ~ Best Wishes

This is my first card for Just Magnolia and I combined it with the Basic Grey challenge, which was to use brown, yellow and pink.

1. Just Magnolia Challenge #19 ~Sketch + Magnolia Stamp
2. Basic Grey Challenge #2 ~ brown, yellow and pink

Supplies: Basic Grey-Eva & Archaic & Cupcake Papers, Prima Flowers, Paper Studio Mini White Brads, Papermania Clear Stamp (Best Wishes), Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Stazon Jet Ink, DCWV Mini Scalloped Cardstock, Copic Markers

Happy Birthday ~ Scrapbooks & Stuff Challenge #2

You should go and visit Scrapbooks & Stuff and play along. The prize for the winner will be a Core'dinations paper stash. Hope you like my card:
SUPPLIES I used: digiment from Digiments, primas, brad, string pearls, AL flourish stamp, stazon ink, threading water border punch, tim holtz distress ink.

CCC #26/PTWC #21/WS #14

WOW I got three challenges into this one card. My second official try with my copic markers.

• Copic Color Challenge #26 ~ (use R59, BG09 and G99) or colors that are close. I used RV34, BG01 and YG95. This as close as I could get with my markers. So hopefully this qualifies.
• Whimsy Stamps #14 ~ Animal Magic
• Papertake Weekly Challenge #21 ~ Sketch

ICSketches #29

Ok I actually colored this image a few days ago with my new copic markers. I have a long ways to go before I'm as good as most stampers. I'm not sure what stamp this image is but it was a gift from my sweet friend Kim. Thanks doll!

The design for this is inspired by the new sketch over at Inpsirational Card Sketches, the lovely talented Tricia created the wonderful sketch that the DT got to work with. Come on over and play along. We'd love to have you join in.

WOJ #41/UIC #20/SSC/WSC #12/SWF #17

Woohooo I got 5 challenges into this one card. Sometimes is really hard for me to get that many challenges into one card. But I did it again and I'm proud of myself.

1. Simon Says Challenge - Distressing
2. Whimsy Stamps - #12 A Sketch
3. Use It Challenge - #20 1) unusal items 2) stamp 3) embellishment
4. Whiff of Joy ~ #41 Florals, Lots of Floral & use a WOJ stamp
5. Stamp with Fun ~ #17 Pearls

ICSketches #27~Sister Card

Here's the sketch and my card using it. The sponsor this week is Digiments aka owner Michelle. There is (2) $20.00 Gift Certificates up for grabs to use over at Digiments. So head on over and see the DT inspiration at Inspirational Card Sketches.

Dads Family July Reveal for SBD

Here's another Scrapbook Dreamer July Reveal. I got to work with the We R Memory Keepers - Nonsense Papers. I had wonderful time creating with these papers. I still have of these papers left and I'll be making my daughter something for her wall. Thanks for looking and have a lovely day! ♥Dawn♥

Scrapbooks N Stuff July 20th Reveal

Here's my July 20th reveal for Scrapbooks N Stuff using my July Kit that contained Crate Paper 'Lemon Grass' Papers, Prima Flowers, and the felt word ribbon (not sure of the maker). I added from my stash the American Crafts Foam Thickers. I basically kept this layout very simple. Joshua is my super handsome nephew.

ICSketches #26/CCT #69/CCC #49/OCC

WOW I made this lovely Christmas card for these challenges:

1. Inspirational Card Sketches #26 ~ sketch
2. Cute Card Thursday #69 ~ Christmas in July
3. Cupcake Craft #49 ~ A Christmas Card
4. Our Creative Corner ~ Triple Play

WOF #39/PTW #19 Birthday Card

I combined Papertake Weekly Challenge with Whiff of Joy challenge together for this one lovely card. I used American Crafts papers, Prima Say it in Crystals-RED, WOJ stamp colored with pencils, Prima Flowers and Paper Studio Brad. Thanks for looking and have a lovely day. :)

ICS #25/Scrapbooks N Stuff July 13th Reveals

For my cards I made using items from the Scrapbooks N Stuff Store, the papers are Crate Paper 'Lemon Grass' Collection and Primas Flowers. First card here was inspired by ICS #25 (this weeks sketch), hop on over and have a spin at the sketch.

Second card was inspired by Papertake Weekly Challenge #17 (I believe). I didn't get time to get it post over there when the challenge was running. But I went ahead with it anyways cause I really liked the sketch. The image was from a very dear friend Kim C.

Another Scrapbook Dreamer July Reveal

Made this layout using We R Memory Keeper 'Nonsense' Papers. YUM and you can find these papers at a great bargain over at Scrapbook Dreamer Store and many other great bargains as well.

Be sure to check out the DT Call they are having over there as well.

Scrapbook Dreamer 2nd Reveal~Cards

Here are a couple more cards I made using We R Memory Keepers NONSENSE papers from the Scrapbook Dreamer store. Laura the owner has some amazing savings in the store so go check them out.

SBD July '09 first Reveal/ICS #24

The Design Teall Call is still going on over at Scrapbook Dreamer you can check out the details HERE!

Here's my first reveal for the month of JULY for Scrapbook Dreamer. I combined this using the newest sketch over at Inspirational Card Sketches #24. Go check out the DT cards as well. They all did a fantastic job using the same sketch.

The papers I used on this card are from SBD Store (click on the color text above to get to the store). There's always a bargain at SBD Store.
We R Memory Keepers - Nonsense - Drip Drop
We R Memory Keepers - Nonsense - Jib Jab
We R Memory Keepers - Nonsense - Silly Sally
The image was from my dear friend Kim C.

Scrapbooks N Stuff July 6th Reveal

Here's my very first reveal for Scrapbooks N Stuff .
You can find these papers by clicking on the colored text. An many other awesome things in the store. Nana has many new things loaded up in the store. So go check them out. These papers are so yummy to work with.
Lemon Grass 'Lemon Die Cut Paper'
Lemon Grass 'Poppy Seed'
Lemon Grass 'Straw'
Lemon Grass 'Lime'

PTW/CCT ~ Hello

Paper Weekly Challenge used the sketch this week.
Cute Card Thursday #67 Stitching

ICS/PIO/ASFS ~ Party Time

ICS #23 Sketch used this weeks sketch.

Pile It On use 4 or more buttons

A Spoon Full of Sugar Theme Summer

CP #21 ~ Thank You

Here's my card using Card Patterns #21 Sketch!

I loved it when I saw it the other day.

But just didn't have time to get to it right away.

Was in the crafty mood so jumped right on it.

Thanks CP for the amazing sketch!

♥Dawn♥

CP #20 Thank You

I know I'm very late but I still went ahead an created a card using #20 over at Card Patterns. I loved that sketch and wanted to use it something horrible. LOL! Anyways here it is.

Wahooo New Computer

So sorry I've been mostly MISSING IN ACTION on my blog. On June 15th my old computer was hit by lighting. So we had to buy a new computer and then wait for it to arrive. Well it finally arrived yesterday on the FedEx Truck. Wahooo I'm so excited. We had been using the daughters computer but it wasn't protected cause she doesn't use it for the internet. So we had to keep it safe for a while until this one came in. I'm so glad to have my own computer again.

I will catch up on everyones blogs as soon as I can. You all mean the world to me. Have a lovely day!

Natures' Beauty

I combined this layout with two totally different challenges. Over at Simply Obsessed that challenge was to do some fussy cutting. My fussy cutting is the flowers cut from some Basic Grey papers. Also the challenge over at Scrapbook Dreamer where you had to use scallops, buttons, tearing, two photo's and handmade embellie (my is the center of my main flower).

♥Parents♥

♥June '09 Scrapbook Dreamer 2nd Reveal♥
Here's some other project I did this month using items from the Scrapbook Dreamer Store. I chose to work with the Basic Grey 'Granola' Paper Line.

ICSketches #20 - Birthday Card

Here's my card using the Whimsie Doodles image from Melyssa. Made this card using Inspirational Card Sketches #20. This is card is for the little man I watch through the school. He will be 1 year at the end of this month. That's the reason for no embellishments. Don't want him to eat them. :) Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day! ♥Dawn♥

If you go to Inspirational Card Sketches you could grab the freebie that Melyssa has offered all the readers. Create a card and hop back on over and link us up using the Mr. Linky. Remember have FUN!

ICS #19

Alrighty good day to you all. I combined Inspirational Card Sketches #19 with my first challenge over at Scrapbooks N Stuff as a Design Team Member. I also used a freebie from Digiments as my sentiment. Here's my card for both challenges.