Dotty Birthday

Hello all, I have a fun card to share with some not so fun news. This is for the Spots and Dots challenge going on over at One Stop Crafts. This will be our last challenge as we will close our doors once the winner's are posted. I'm ever so grateful to the amazing Shelly at OSC for giving me my first real design team experience. I've loved getting to know the other DT members and will working with them. Thankfully the world of blogging will keep us all connected.

I created this card for my 12 year old god daughter. She's past the princess stage but still a kid so I wanted to make something girly but not completely kid-ish. Twelve was a big milestone for her as she is allowed to get her ears pierced AND sit in the front seat of the car. I thought I should reinforce the age with a glittery 12 on the card.

I hope you take a moment to stop over at OSCC to play in our final challenge.
Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

Image Detail

I embossed the large numbered background stamp in white embossing powder on white cardstock. I created a stencil using various punches and dies and then sponged the circles in random colors.

The verse is also embossed white on white and then inked with pink and cut out. Some random pearls and bling and the sparkly 12 and this is ready to send out. With a gift card for some ear ring shopping. :o)

Inspiration

Paper Playtime Challenge #17 ~ Use Pearls

Sister Act Card Challenge #21 ~Anything Goes

365 Cards Day 237 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

A Gem of a Challenge #94 ~ Anything with a B (Birthday Bling)

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge ~Embossing (the stamps are all from my over a year old stash and had never been inked)

Sweet Stamps Challenge #132 ~ Birthday

365 Cards Day 94 ~ Two Techniques:Sponging and Embossing

365 Cards Day 226 ~ Word Wednesday: Confetti

Ins and Outs ~ Dotty Birthday
Stamps: It’s Your Day and Numbers Patterns (Hero Arts)
Paper: White Card stock and Pool (Hero Arts)
Ink: Hero Arts Ink (Tide Pool, Pool, Wet Cement, Bubblegum, Green Hills), Versamark
Accessories: White Embossing Powder; May Arts Ribbon; Hero Arts Gems; Thickers

All That Stickles Icicle Linky Party Starts NOW

Hello there!!! I hope the sun is shining in your world and you've officially bid farewell to winter. We had our first 70 degree yesterday, which was a nice treat compared to the rain and snow that started the week out. While we bask in the sun, you can still get chilly with the new linky party over at All That Stickles. For the next two weeks we want to see your craft projects using ICICLE Stickles. What I love about the 'clear' colors of Stickles is you can use them over colored cardstock, images, etc. and get a beautiful effect. Don't let the name ICICLE fool you; it's great for wintry creations but can be used for pretty much anything. Hop over to the ATS blog to see what the design team came up with. Make sure to come back and link up your ICICLE creations for the chance to win a prize from one of our FABULOUS sponsors.

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

Our April Sponsors

 

Prize: Variety Package of Dew Drops

Website - http://www.robinsnest-scrap.com/

Blog - http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/RobinsNestScrap?ref=ts

  Prize: 7 Digis

Website - http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

Blog - http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bugaboo-Stamps/137410202960926

Prize: 2 Digital Paper Packs

Website - http://www.etsy.com/shop/TabithasShop

Blog - http://tabithaskitchen.blogspot.com/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/TabithasShop?fref=ts

Prize: 5 digis

Website - http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/

Blog - http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresh-Brewed-Designs/139388879447210?fref=ts

My Creation

Image Detail

 

Inspiration

Monday Lunchtime Sketch #260

 
Daring Cardmakers April Color Challenge ~ Coral and Aqua

PMS Digi Makeover Challenge #85 ~ Animal Friends

Catered Crop Quickfire Challenge ~ Just Add Glitter

Everybody Art Challenge #233 ~ Bicolor

Crafty Creations Challenge #219 ~ Pink plus One

Digital Tuesday Challenge #207 ~ Birthdays

Aud Sentiments Challenge #79 ~ Birthday

365 Cards Day 108 ~ Glitz Blitz (lots of glitter)

365 Cards Day 91 ~ April Fool (joke or silly sentiment)

Ins and Outs ~ Silly Ewe
Stamps: Bugaboo Birthday Ewe
Paper: SU Whisper White; DCWV; Basic Grey Hello Luscious
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (T0, 3; R32, 35, 57; BG000, 13, 49)
Accessories: Icicle Stickles; Glossy Accents

Wish Big Birthday

We are having a birthday bash theme over at One Stop Craft Card Challenge this week.I had fun with this sweet, tower of cake from Digi Stamps for Joy. I knew it had to be BIG and created a card 11" tall!

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

My Creation

Image Detail

Normally I'm a Stickles girl, but I've fallen in love with Ranger's sister product, Liquid Pearls. They look like REAL frosting on the cake!

Inside

Inspiration
ShoppingOur Stash Challenge #96 ~ Not Your Normal Paper

I admit, I’m a paper hoarder, especially BG. Time to set some sheets free.

SimonSays Challenge….Happy Birthday

DutchDare Card Challenge #211 ~ Birthday Fun

365Cards Day 42 ~ Mix and Match (cake image over cupcake paper)

365 Cards Day 49 ~ Patchwork Pattern

365 Cards Day 63 ~ You Take the Cake

365 Cards Day 77 ~ A Matter of Inches (include 9 inchies)

365 Cards Day 92 ~ Blog Inspired (inspired by yellow background and the lines/columns)

Ins and Outs ~ Wish Big Birthday
Stamps: Cake Image from Digi Stamps for Joy; Computer Generated Sentiment
Paper: SU Raspberry Ripple; Neenah Solar White; Basic Grey Nook & Pantry
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (Y11, 15, 17; YG03; R00, 02, 05, 09, 11, 27; E55, 57, 59, 81; T9; W1, 3, 6; BG32, 34)
Accessories: Ranger Liquid Pearls (Black Onyx, Petal Pink, Peacock, White Opal, Ruby Red, Patinum, Hot Cocoa, Key Lime); SU Regals Buttons; Linen Thread

ATS Rainbow Blog Hop

Happy St. Patrick's Day and welcome to the Rainbow Blog Hop brought to you by the All that Stickles design team!

Today we've put together a fun and of sparkly blog hop full of rainbow-themed projects! Whether the projects contain actual rainbows or just a rainbow color scheme is up to each DT member, but either way these colorful projects are sure to inspire you!

If you've come from Tonya's blog you're in the right place! If you've just come across the hop and would like to start at the beginning, please visit All that Stickles. 

For my rainbow project, I made a rainbow inspired birthday grouping.

All the elements are Stickled. The rainbow image was colored in Copics and then I layered them with a coordinating Stickles color. The Bugaboo verse was printed in color and then layered with Stickles.

I snagged this cute polka dotted journal in the dollar section at Target. I added baker's twine for fringe and Stickled up some of the dotted pattern and lettering.

 Even the balloon got a bit of glitz. I outlined the letters with Diamond Stickles.

And of course we have blog candy for those who are a follower of All that Stickles and leave a comment on every stop of the hop! Winners will be announced Wednesday March 20th at All that Stickles.

Verve Stamps

$30 Gift Certificate

SK Digis

$6 Gift Certificate

Fresh Brewed Designs

$25 Gift Certificate

Bugaboo Stamps

10 Digis of Winner's Choice

Your next stop is Melanie's blog.

Here's the complete lineup:

All that Stickles

Ashley

Cynthia

Tonya

Cathy  YOU ARE HERE
Melanie

Thanks for hopping! :)

Challenges I'm entering: 

CraftyCreations Challenge #213 ~ Singing in the Rain

ABCChallenge ~ Just as You Like It

2 SistersChallenge #135 ~ Flowers for Spring

A Gem of a Challenge #71 ~ Spring/Easter

Ins and Outs ~ Colorful Birthday Treats
Stamps: Crafty Nomad Rainbow, Bugaboo Verse
Paper: Neenah Solar White

Ink: Laser Printer, Copics (BG000; R27, YR68, Y18, G19, B24, BV13, V09)
Accessories: Stickles (Xmas Red, Orange Peel, Yellow, Green, Waterfall, Lavender, Purple, Diamond; Eucalyptus; Turquoise; Burgundy, Cotton Candy, Baby Blue, Silver; Fruit Punch; Stardust, Crystal); Balloon, Candy Lollipop, Journal

Birthday Wishes

Hi there! I wanted to share with you a super sunshiney colored card today, since the skies are blue, the sun shining and the temp was above 40F! It's almost sandal weather in MN. :o) We'll be getting a few more rounds of snow over the next week, so I'm soaking up the sunshine while I can.

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

My Creation

Image Detail

Inside

Inspiration 

Sketch Saturday Challenge #249

365 Cards Day 28 ~ Presenting (present image)

CuteCard Thursday Challenge #260 ~ Anything Goes

Ins and Outs ~ Birthday Wishes

Stamps: SU Heard from the Heart and Pennant Parade) 

Paper: SU (Whisper White, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso, Just Add Cake DSP) 

Ink: SU (Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso) 

Accessories: SU Punches (Squares, Scallop Edge, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer); Stickles; Big Shot Die (Scallop Squares Duo)

Happy Birthday Using the Negative

Wahoo! Finally a technique for crafters like me that save EVERYTHING! I usually keep my negative pieces from die cutting to use as scraps for small punches, but this card FEATURES that negative space. I made the front of my card a complete negative, so the image is actually positioned on the INSIDE. Of course, a girl has to add a bit of ribbon and a flower to finish things off.

I need to remember to use this technique more often. I’ve seen some super cute creations in blog land. 

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

My Creation

Image Detail

Inside

Inspiration

2Sisters Challenge Blog #134 ~ Pastels

Crazy4Challenges#176 ~ Negative Die Cut

JUGSTechnique Challenge #179 ~ Negative Die Cut

 

Fussyand Fancy Friday Challenge #84 ~ Flowers

KaboodleDoodles Challenge #162 ~ 3 Dimensional

IDid It Creations Challenge #150 ~ Birthday Cards

Dies: 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #132 andStamptacularSunday Challenge #206 

Ins and Outs ~ Stamping Up Window Birthday

Stamps: SU Apothecary Art

Paper: SU (Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla) 

Ink: SU (Garden Green, Early Espresso, Regal Rose, Real Red) 

Accessories: Punches, Framelits (Labels Collection)

Chickie Love

It's everyone's favorite challenge, ANYTHING GOES! Join us at One Stop Craft Challenge this week and link up your creation. You could win some adorable images from Floppy Latte Designs. Hop over to the OSC challenge blog and  see what my DT sisters created with their images.

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

My Creation

 Image Detail

I painted Stickles over most of the image. LOTS of sparkle!

Inside

Inspiration 

ThePink Elephant Challenge #184 ~ Hearts

PaperMakeup Stamps Challenge #73 ~ Hearts

Penny’sPaper Crafty Challenge #112 ~ One for the Girls

DigiHaven Challenge ~ Love/Valentine

Sweetn Sassy Digi Challenge #90 ~ Love/Valentine’s Day

Sparkleand Glitter the RSD Challenge #9 ~ Hugs and Hearts

Ins and Outs ~ Chickie Love

Stamps: SU (Hearts a Flutter, Sassy Salutations); Floppy Latte Designs (Rena and her Chicks) 

Paper: SU (Whisper White, Melon Mambo, DSP: Welcome Neighborhood and Subtles Collection) 

Ink: Copics (Dress: R81, 83, 85, RV34, BG09, 13, 45, 49; Chicks: Y00, 08, 35, YR09, BG13; Skin: E00, 01, R20; Hair: E15, 13, Y21, 11; Stand: BG72, 75, 78, 96, 10); SU (Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette), Staz On Jet Black, Martha Stewart Glitter Pink Marker 

Accessories: SU Melon Mambo Striped Organdy Ribbon, White Crayon, Silver Acrylic Paint, Dish Soap, Paint Brush; Stickles (Turquoise, Orange Peel, Yellow, Baby Blue, Cotton Candy, Pink, Aqua) 

Technique: Scratch Off

All That Stickles Linky Party is Live

I have some SUPER exciting news to share. There's a new blog on the block, All That Stickles, and I was asked to be on the Design Team! Can you hear my WAHOO??? If you've been following me for awhile, you might have guessed I love a 'bit' of sparkle and Stickles have been my go to since I first discovered them. The Design Team is SO excited to share our love of Stickles. I'd love to see you join in our linky parties and if you are Facebook user, like https://www.facebook.com/allthatstickles for more tips and techniques.

Every Saturday at All that Stickles will mark the beginning of a new weekly linky party. Each week we will designate a color of regular Stickles (usually not Distress Stickles, or Ice Stickles, but every once in a while we may throw those in there) and invite you to share projects you've made using that particular color of Stickles!

And don't forget about the prizes! Every month we will have multiple sponsors and multiple winners! Winners are not announced on a weekly basis, but rather on a monthly basis. The more times you link up, the more chances you have to win! Sponsors will be announced at the beginning of the month and then posted on the sidebar for the rest of the month, and the winners will be announced on the first Saturday of the next month. So February winners will be announced on Saturday March 2nd.

Linky Party Rules & Guidelines

• Linky Parties are open from Saturday at 12:00 AM US CST - Friday at 11:00 PM US CST.
• Any project you submit must be linked to your blog or online gallery.
• Projects must be NEW, no backlinking, please.
• Number of entries per linky party is unlimited.
• You may link up ANY type of crafty project as long as it uses the Stickles color of the week.
• Projects not using the Stickles color of the week will be disqualified.
• You may use as many colors of Stickles as you'd like on your projects as long as the color of the week is included.
• Winners will be randomly chosen. 

This month we have the following sponsors 

providing prizes for our winners:

BugabooStamps 7 Digis of winner’s choice

WhimsicalDesigns 1 Stamp Set of the Winner's Choice

 DigitalDelights by Louby Loo $5 Voucher to store

SK Digis $6 Voucher

Fresh Brewed 5 Digis of winner’s choice

 Stinkin’ Cute Paper Pieicings $25 Gift Certificate

Are you still with me? Are you excited? Are you ready to Stickle? For our first Linky Party we are focusing on Anything Goes. Use whatever Stickles you have in your stash and pop over to All that Stickles to join the party!

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

My Creation

I used LOTS of Stickles for  my card.
Yellow, Cotton Candy, Christmas Red, Turquoise, Orange Peel, Stardust

Image Detail

Inside

Inspiration 

PartyTime Tuesday Challenge #105 ~ Anything Goes

Simon Says Challenge….Anything Goes

ABCChallenge…G  for Going Dotty

Stamping  for the Weekend Challenge ~ Something Metal I used metallic paper.

Ins and Outs ~ RSD Glitter Clown

Stamps:Clown Set Rick St. Dennis 

Paper: SU Whisper White & Basic Black, DCWV All About Boys, David Tutera Metallics 

Ink: Laser Printer, Copics (BG10, 13, 49; R22, 27, 29; Y000, 00, 11,15,21,38; R81, 83, 85; C3, 5, 9, 100; YG01, 05, 23; V000, 06, 09, 12, 15; E27, 40, 41, 47, 49) 
Accessories: Stickles (Yellow, Cotton Candy, Christmas Red, Turquoise, Orange Peel, Stardust , Glossy Accents, Liquid Pearls