Sparkle and Bling Fairy

The best part about waking up on Saturday's is knowing there's a new challenge over at One Stop Craft Challenge! Well, and the fact I can sleep in a bit, enjoy a cup of coffee, and hopefully start out stress free. This week the OSCC is sponsored by A Day For Daisies, I just LOVE their whimsical images. The DT really knocked it out of the park with their cards, so I hope you'll pop over to check them out. Then YOU will be inspired to Bling it On with us!

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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The bit of gold ribbon on the bottom of my card was repurposed from a flower arrangement. I've had it in my stash for years!
It didn't photograph well, but I used Spicas all over my image for added shimmer. I paper pieced her wings, headband, and dress with digi papers.

 Triple Bling - Stickles glitter, metallic paper, and rhinestones.
Tip: An easy way to add extra oomph to your creation is to use Stickles over the designs in your patterned paper. Here I doodled over some of the heart edges and swirls.

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Inspiration

CLP Sketch Challenge #54

Pileit On Creations Challenge #3 ~ Have a Heart

OldieBut a Goodie Challenge ~ Glitz and Glam

MovingAlong with the Times Challenge ~ Bling it On

CreativeCard Crew Challenge #28 ~ Girly

TopTip Tuesday Challenge #94  ~ LavishlyLuscious Layers

ShoppingOur Stash Challenge #86 ~ Oldest Ribbon

StamptacularSunday Challenge #199 ~ Fairy Fever

SimonSays Challenge….Paper Piecing

ReallyReasonable Ribbon Challenge #64 ~ Valentine’s Day/Love

ADay for Daisies Challenge #62 ~ Add Some Red

CDACEasy as 1-2-3 Challenge 1 – flower (in her hair), 2 - design papers, 3 - pieces of bling (lots o' rhinestones)

365 Cards Day 2 ~ Be Mine Valentine (word Love and at least 1 heart)

365 Cards Day 24 ~ Lovely Liquids (I used Stickles as my liquid)

Ins and Outs ~ Sparkle and Bling Fairy

Stamps:ADFD Fair Fairy, SU Versatile Verses 

Paper: Basic Grey Sugar Rush; David Tutera Emboss Assortment Metallic, DCWV Josephine Collection, Digi Paper Scraps

Ink: SU Markers (Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Barely Banana, So Saffron), Spicas (Clear, Buttermilk, Pink)

Accessories: Stickles (Orange Peel, Christmas Red, Fruit Punch, Lavender), Misc Ribbon; Rhinestone Accents (Recollections Flourish, Gartner Studio Love

Cheshire Thank You

I went a 'bit' large with this image, I'm not sure what I was thinking. It was fun to color (with Copics) but once I was done I had no clue how to lay it out on a card. So, I just let my cheerful kitty take center stage. I couldn't get the sentiment to fit anywhere nicely, so I was inspired to give him his own dog tags.

Digital Delights is sponsoring our Thank You challenge over at One Stop Crafts this week. Finish off your holiday thank you cards and come join in the fun. We'd love to see what you create!

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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Inspiration

Delightful Sketches Challenge ~ Tag, You’re It

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #252 ~ Diamonds are Forever (I’ve went with diamond patterns)

Sweet and Sassy Digi Challenge #88 ~ Anything Goes

Embossing: A Gem of a Challenge #63;Totally PaperCraft Challenge; Daring Cardmakers Challenge

Basic Grey Challenges #85 ~ NewBeginnings/Something New (I used a never before touched paper pad and a new embossing folder)

365 Cards Day 201 ~ Flagged

365 Cards Day 265 ~ It’s a Textural Thing: Shaggy

365 Cards Day 267 ~Just Smile

365 Cards Day 306 ~ All About Argyle

365 Cards Day 10 ~ Imagine This: Sharp (sharp kitty claws/teeth, and the sharp edge to the diamonds and chevrons)

Ins and Outs ~ Cheshire Thank You 
Stamps: Cheshire Cat and Thank You Flurry (Digital Delights) 
Paper: Whisper White, Brushed Silver (Stamping Up); Marjolaine (Basic Grey) 
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (Fur: YR31, 21, 23, 04, 18, 12; Ears: YR61, 02; Eye/Sign: YG01, 17, 23, E000) 
Accessories: Chevron Embossing Folder, Word Window Punch, Linen Thread (Stampin Up)

Noel Polar Bears

We dropped 35 degrees since lunchtime today in southern Minnesota. Every time I went in or out a door I could feel the temperature dropping and the wind blowing. I don't mind since we don't get below zero temps very often and they don't stay for very long. In a few days we'll be back to normal (still wintery but back to double digit temps). I thought it was only fitting to share my cool polar bear Christmas card. The bears are super easy to make using circle dies  or punches. I sponged the edges for a shadow and drew in the eyes.
 
Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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Inspiration

Sketch and Stash Challenge #105

ABC Christmas Challenge ~ A for Animals

TopTip Tuesday Challenge #93  ~ Fur orFeathers

PaperTake Weekly Challenge ~ Baby It’s Cold Outside

CharismaCardz Challenge #2 ~ Punch It

CraftyCreations Challenge #205 ~ Snowflakes

365 Cards Day 41 ~ Cute Critters

365 Cards Day 197 ~ Sponge Grunge

365 Cards Day 301 ~ Pick Two (Pattern: Polka Dot; Theme: Winter)

365 Cards Day 5 ~ Back to Nature (CAS nature scene)

Ins and Outs ~ Noel Polar Bears
Stamps: None
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV
Ink: SU Chalk, Black Marker
Accessories:Cuttlebug Snow Dots Embossing Folder, TPS Noel, Circle Nesties, Rub on Silver Paste

Mo Pet Sympathy Card

I have a hard time making sympathy cards of any sort, but those needed for fur herd members get me especially choked up. A very dear friend of mine bid farewell to her fur baby, Butch. I knew the perfect image, Angel with Kitty from Mo Manning, and quickly purchased it so I could create this card for her. I used lots of butterflies which I always associate with flying heavenward.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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Inspiration

DP2Challenge #168 ~ Something New New image and new dies

CDAC Inspiration Challenge

ArtImpressions Challenge #95 ~ Blink it On (lots of shine and sparkle)

Crazy4 Challenges #168 ~ Shape it Up

AllsortsChallenge #189 ~ Dies and Punches

EverybodyArt Challenge #219 ~ Girl

Bythe Cute and Girly January Challenge ~ Cute and Girly

Little Red Wagon Get Into Shape Challenge (Did I use enough butterflies repeatedly?)
365Cards Day 12 ~ Wiggle It (3D element that moves - butterflies)

365 Cards Day 194 ~Ad Inspired (colors of the ad)

365 Cards Day 273 ~ Wednesday Challenge in Reverse link up a card you are proud of 

Ins and Outs ~ Mo Pet Sympathy Card
Stamps:Angel with Kitty (Mo Manning)

Paper: SU (Whisper White, Certainly Celery); My Mind’s Eye (Miss Caroline Dolled Up); Prima (Madeline Collection); David Tutera (Metallic Silver); Vellum

Ink: Laser Printer, Copics: Hair E08, 09, 19, 97; Skin E50, 21, R11; Robe BG10, 32; Cat YR12, 14, 18; Shadow Y000

Accessories: Stickles (Orange Peel, Frosted Lace); Dies: QuikCutz Nesting Frame 9; Memory Box Chloe Butterfly; TPS Bling; Punches: SU Butterfly, Fiskars Mini Butterfly; SRM Sticker; SU Rub On Verse

Techniques:Easel Card

Peace on Earth Tag

As I’m packing up my holiday stuff, I keep finding creations that I forgot to share. Here’s a tag decoration I made from Stampin Up supplies. It’s large enough to hang on a tree as an ornament, or could be used on a present for a to/from tag. I tend to make mostly cards, so even a tag pushes me outside of my comfort zone. Not sure why, it’s actually easier than a card since I don’t have to worry about decorating the inside! 

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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Inspiration 

 Fab‘n Funky Challenge #153 ~ Winter

AudSentiments Challenge ~ Winter Wonders

InkyImpressions Challenge #92 ~ Add a Sentiment

Penny’sPaper Crafty Challenge #109 ~ Anything Goes 

365 Cards Day 177 ~Color Scheme

 365 Cards Day 172 ~Super Sketchy Sunday

Ins and Outs ~ Peace on Earth Tag
Stamps: SU
Paper: SU
Ink: SU
Accessories: SU