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

OSC Sister Gold in Her Hair

Hi there and welcome to Saturday! Do you like my twist on the classic song by America? I couldn't stop humming it after I added a bit of golden glitter to my image. I'm really pleased with the overall look of my card. We have a new challenge over at One Stop Crafts and this week we are looking for you to add some stripes. I used a striped DSP for my background and another piece with subtle stripes on it for the white layer. There are pale blue script that make their own line.I hope you hop on over and play along!

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

My Creation

Image Detail

I wanted to add a bit of sparkle to my image and opted to use just one color of Stickles and go outside the normal color bound. The Platinum Stickles added just the perfect highlight and pop to her hair. I like it there even more than on the flowers. 

A really cool effect I'm certain to use again.

Inspiration

Tuesday Morning Sketch #211

Fab n Funky Challenge #181 ~ Anythingthat looks like Summer
It won't be long before the flowers of summer and tank tops fade away in MN.
Sister Act Card Challenge #20 ~ Anything Goes

Ins and Outs ~ Sister Gold in Her Hair
Stamps: Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Frame
Paper: SU Whisper White; DCWV; My Mind's Eye - Miss Caroline; Prima Madeline collection
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (E00, 11, 15, 17, 21, 27, 40, 41, 42; BG11, 32, 34; G99; YG93; R22, 24, 27, 29)
Accessories: Stickles (Platinum); Dew Drops

Pretty Pastel Chicky

Hello there! How are all my friends in blog land? I had a busy weekend hosting my hubby's Funsters group at our annual city celebration. He's a real clown and this was the last parade of the season. Our yard was a flurry of make up, clown noses, and lots of laughter! A really great group of guys and it was nice to have their families join us for the afternoon. Here's Mr. Gears.

I know I'll get boo-ed, but I'm actually looking forward to summer ending. I do prefer cool weather but it seems the busy-ness of summer keeps me from spending time in the craft studio. Hopefully things will slow down so I can get back to crafting. :o)

I have a sweet little chick to share with you today. We are having a Pastel Colors challenge over at One Stop Crafts this week and the fabulous Ellenphantastic is our sponsor. I used their image Chicky to make my card.

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

My Creation

Image Detail

I colored the image with Copics, added bits of stickles to the outlines and applied a layer of Crackle Glaze over the egg shell. I really like the effect on the cracked egg and have to remember it when I use similar images.

 I was too lazy to go upstairs and cut a circle on my Cuttlebug, so I got creative with what was nearby. I'd just received a Stampin Up order with this mini scalloped punch in it. I punched several circles and adhered them in the shape of a larger circle. I actually think it's a cool effect. I got layers and dimension. I took it up a notch by adding faux stitching to the edges of each circle, and also on the circle in the card base. I generous layer of stickles over the accent gives shine and texture.

Inspiration

Delightful Challenges ~ Make it Pop

I have dimension by popping up my image and creating my own circle die cut, an added layer of Stickles gives it more oomph.

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #281 ~Die-ing to Punch

I created a larger circle by punching out several small circles.

Crafty Ribbons Challenge #56 ~ AnythingGoes

Charisma Cardz Challenge #31 ~Stitching

Allsorts Challenge #219 ~ Stitching

Sister Act Card Challenge #19 ~Anything Goes

365 Cards Day 216~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Ins and Outs ~ Pretty Pastel Chicky
Stamps: Ellephantastic Chicky
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV
Ink: Copics (YR00, 07; Y000, 11; E40; B0000; G000, 00), Laser Printer; White Gelly Roll Pen
Accessories: 7/8” Scalloped Circle Punch (SU); Stickles (Orange Peel, Yellow, Frosted Lace, Baby Blue), SU Ribbon

Lots of Candles

Hello all! I am SO far behind on my crafting. I had the opportunity to take the vacation of a lifetime and didn't pass it up. My mom's sisters decided to do a follow up to their sister's weekend from several years ago. I was honored to attend that and while my mom has since passed away, I was invited to the latest adventure. To make it even better, my two uncles decided to join us as well. It was a once in a lifetime road trip with beloved family. I'm still catching up on sleep and trying to get the rest of my life back on track. :)

Here's the card I made for last week's challenge at the OSC, ribbon and flowers. I made a flower out of ribbon!

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

My Creation

Image Detail

Inside

Inspiration

 Craft Your Passion Challenge #173 ~ 3D It My flower is 3D...right off the card

Shopping Our Stash Challenge #112 ~ Use Oldest Punch I've had this punch in my stash forever! Not sure if it's the oldest, but its up there.

Pile it On Challenge #30 ~ Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge….Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday Challenge #131 ~Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #280 ~Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Challenge #194 ~ Pastels

365 Cards Day 135 ~ Word Wednesday: Wish All those candles make for a GIANT wish!

Ins and Outs ~Lots of Candles
Stamps: None
Paper: SU, DCWV
Ink: None
Accessories: EK Success Punch, Ribbon scraps, button

Crafty Flag

Hi there, my second post for the day and another challenge over at One Stop Craft Challenge. This week we are creating our own backgrounds. There are lots of ways you can interpret the challenge, just think outside the standard designer paper box. For my card I inked up an embossing folder and then embossed my card. The result is an inked AND embossed panel. Add a few more pieces and I have an artistic flag. Put on your thinking cap and come and play with the design team.

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

My Creation

Image Detail

Inspiration

Sketch Frenzy Friday #71913

2 Sisters Challenge #153 ~ Stars I created a star using punched out banner pieces.

Crafty Catz Challenge #192~ Banners  Bunting or Pennants

Does it count if my card is a flag/banner?

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #180 ~Embossed

Scrappy Frogs July Challenge ~ Red White Blue

Sister Act Card Challenge #16 ~ Anything Goes

365 Cards Day 117 ~ CAS with Embossing

365 Cards Day 141 ~ Pick Seven  7 items on card

(Image, Embossing Powder, Button, Dazzling Details, Star, Ink, Embossing folder)

365 Cards Day 178 ~ Pinstriped

365 Cards Day 186 ~ Finished in Fifteen

Ins and Outs ~ Crafty Flag
Stamps: SU Button Buddies 
Paper: Stamping Up (Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Whisper White)
Ink: Versamark, SU Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: SU (Embossing Powder, Embossing Folder, Button, Dazzling Details, Pennant Punch)
Techniques: Embossing

Hot, hot, hot!

Ack! I think my brain has been fried by the summer heat. I didn't get a chance to schedule my One Stop Crafts post and now we are on the brink of a NEW challenge. Hopefully I still have time to inspire you to join in our Summer Colors challenge. The DT played with some AWESOME digis from SK Digis. You really need to check out Sonia's art. She has a few freebies posted so you can sample her style. I can't help but smile when I look at Nutty Jalepeno. He is SO ready for a party!

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

My Creation

Image Detail

Inspiration
365 Cards Day 188 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Sister Act Challenge #15 ~ Anything Goes

2 Sisters Challenge #152 ~ Make it Sparkle

Party Time Tuesday Challenge #129

SK Digis Fantastic Linky Party

Ins and Outs ~ Hot, hot, hot!
Stamps: Nutty Jalepeno (SK Digis), TLC Verse
Paper: TPS A Day at the Beach Stack, SU

Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (E30, 31, 33, 59; Y19; B02, 04, 29; G12, 14, 19; R20, 24, 27, 29)
Accessories: SU Punch; Stickles (Green, Yellow, Christmas Red, Firefly, Waterfall, Dark Blue)

Anything Goes at One Stop Crafts

Hello all! It's time for another challenge over at One Stop Crafts Card Challenge. This week we are making it easy on you with an ANYTHING GOES challenge! There's no reason not to play along! I decided to play with one of my favorite Stampin Up sets that just retired. I went a little texture crazy with an embossed panel, lace ribbon and yummy flower with layers AND glitter. Hope you come and play!

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

My Creation

Image Detail

 
Inside

Inspiration

365 Cards Day 90 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Crafts and Me Challenge #138 ~ Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz Challenge #26 ~ Lace

ABC Challenge….Q for Quite a Few Layers

365 Cards Day 140 ~ Frameable

365 Cards Day 164 ~ Welcome Summer

365 Cards Day 185 ~ Overlapping Elements

Ins and Outs ~ Summer Blooms 
Stamps: Elements of Style (SU)

Paper:  SU (Very Vanilla, Rose Red,  Blue), TPS base
Ink: SU (Rose Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Basic Black)

Accessories:  SU Punches; SU Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder), SU lace trim, Stickles (Baby Blue, Pink, Yellow), White Enamel Accents

Tag it at OSCC

Hello there and WELCOME to July!! We are kicking things off with a 'add a tag' challenge over at One Stop Craft Card Challenge. Fred She Said is our sponsor and gave the design team some wonderful images to play with. I combined several pieces to make my creations. Hop on over and check out what my teammies did and join in the fun!

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

My Creation

I made one card in the shape of a tag and another with a tag as the focus.

 
 
 

Inspiration

Party Time Tuesday Challenge #126 ~Anything Goes

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge ~Butterflies

I've had the images and paper stacks in my stash for at least 6 months.

Simon Says…Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #275 ~ FlyLike a Bird

Flutter By Wednesday Challenge #246 ~Summer

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #86 ~Anything Goes

365 Cards 150 ~Relaxed create a serene scene on card

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #161 ~Digital

Ins and Outs ~ Tagged Butterflies
Stamps: Marigolds and Morpho Set, Sentiment, and Background all from Fred She Said
Paper: Xpress Blender CS, DCWV Royal Garden and Lemon stacks; Teresa Collins Sweet Afternoon stack
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics: Bodies - Y23, 26, YR24; Purple - V01, 05, 06, 09; Blue - BG01, 05, 09; Y06
Accessories: Brad, Twine

OSCC Cowgirl Up

Hello there! I need to apologize for the late posting of my DT creation for this week's challenge at One Stop Crafts. My laptop is getting a tune up and my smartphone is too smart for me to figure out how to create blog posts. Thankfully I can use my coffee break at work to update the old bloggo.

This week at OSCC we have the theme of 'For a Friend'. Pattie's Creations is our fabulous sponsor and gave the DT some adorable images to play with. Make sure to hop over to the main challenge page to see what my DT teammates created for your viewing enjoyment. I hope you find time to play along!

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

My Creation

Image Detail

I colored my image with Copics and added Stickles for some extra bling.

Inspiration

Little Red Wagon Challenge #190 ~Cardstock Capers (no DSP used)

Crafty Catz Challenge #188 ~ Pick and Mix I chose Embossing

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #160 ~For the Girls

365 Cards 144 ~ Color Scheme

365 Cards 58 ~ Word Wednesday: Friend

365 Cards 159 ~ Sparkle and Shine  2 diff types of sparkle - Stickles and Rhinestone

Ins and Outs ~ Cowgirl Up
Stamps: Cowgirl Pattieboop (Pattie’s Creations), Pretty Petites (Stampin Up)
Paper: SU (Whisper White, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red)
Ink: Laser Printer, SU Island Indigo, Copics

Accessories: SU Punches (Curly Label, Mini Curly Label), Oval Nestie, SU Ribbon, Christmas Red Stickles

Happy Couple in Purple

Wedding season is upon us! I'm kind of at that in-between age where most of my friends are already married, and their kids aren't old enough yet to walk down the aisle. So, I don't get to make wedding cards that often. My boss's daughter recently got married so I was excited to come up with something. Her color was purple and she's a sweet, fun girl. This image from Kenny K was the perfect fit.

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

My Creation

Image Detail

 

Inspiration

Sketch Frenzy Friday Challenge #052413

Our Creative Corner May Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #172 ~ Stripes of Circles

365 Cards 142 ~ Word Wednesday: Together

Ins and Outs ~ Happy Couple in Purple
Stamps: Happy Couple (Kenny K)
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics (Skin: E000, 00, 11, R11, E04; Hair Man: E40, 42, 44, 47; Hair Woman: E21, 25, 29; Clothes: E81 (dress), C1, 5, 7, 9 (tux); Flowers: V17, 91, 95; BV0000
Accessories: Clear Star Gelly Roll; Lavender Liquid Pearls

Furry Friend Family for OSC

Hello and welcome to the long weekend! At least it is for us in the US as we celebrate Memorial Day. It looks like it might be cool and rainy which means I might find some time to craft! Well, in between the never ending to do list at the house and popping in to the office to try and catch up on some projects.

This week at One Stop Crafts we are looking for Furry Friends. Ellephantastic is sponsoring us and gave the DT some adorable images to play with. I love Roger and Rosie and this is such a cute family image. Play along and you could win!

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

My Creation

Image Detail

Inspiration

Crafty Ribbons Challenge #46 ~ Anything Goes

I Did It Creations Challenge #160 ~ Four Legged Friends

Crazy for Challenges #187 ~ No Patterned Paper I created my own DP with the flower stamps.

365 Cards Day 139 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

365 Cards Day 74 ~ Color Scheme

365 Cards Day 89 ~ Splat (I spritzed the background)

365 Cards Day 128 ~ Word Wednesday: Mother

Ins and Outs ~ Furry Friend Family
Stamps: Ellephantastic Roger, Rosie & Junior; Stampin Up Raining Flowers; TLC Verse

Paper: Stampin Up (Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Sahara Sand), DCWV Card Base
Ink: Stamping Up (Sahara Sand, Raspberry Ripple); Copics (W1, 3; YR21, 24; R11; E30, 33, 35, 41, 43, 44, 47, 49); Laser Printer
Accessories: Stamping Up (Border Punches; Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon; Color Spritzer Tool; Stickles – Cotton Candy, Gold)

Glittery Angel Wish

Sometimes beautiful things happen when you least expect it; in life and in crafts! I love being part of my design teams but sometimes hit a wall on what to create. This week we are challenging you to Add Some Glitter at One Stop Crafts Card Challenge. Milk and Coffee Stamps are sponsoring us and gave the DT super cute images to play with. I printed out Angel with the Stars and got stumped. I scoured my favorite blogs for inspiration, but nothing was clicking. Then I noticed the corner of a paper pad sticking out of an abandoned Archiver's bag. What? I bought something and left it in the bag? How long has it been since I was at the store? Weeks? Months? Does anyone else find lost treasures and feel like they just got a gift? I flipped through the stack and was giddy when I saw the pastel patterned clouds. PERFECT for my sweet, whimsical angel. I grabbed my supplies and started in with ink and sparkle. I know the perfect little girl to get this card. She's a late bloomer in the world of losing teeth and has been waiting a long time for the Tooth Fairy to visit. Stick with me here, as I know this isn't a traditional tooth fairy image. But, my sweet girl has a book that explains the tooth fairy waits to come for your tooth until she finds the perfect spot for it in the night sky. That's because she takes your teeth and turns them into stars. I love how the angel is kissing a star while she flits through the clouds.

Okay, now that I've bored you with my story, page down to see my creation. I went a bit crazy with my Stickles and created angel/fairy dust all over. If you like to play with glitter, come and join us this week at the OSC.

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

My Creation

Image Detail

Inspiration
365 Cards Day 104 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #170 ~ For the Ladies
Mad for Markers May Challenge ~ One for the Girls
Penny’s Challenge #126 ~ Diecuts or Punches
Flutter By Wednesday Challenge #239 ~ Open
Simon Says…Things with Wings
365 Cards Day 103 ~ 123 Done (1 technique COLORING, 2 stickers SENTIMENT IS STICKERS and 3 embellishments RIBBON, STICKLES, DIE CUTS)
A Gem of a Challenge #79 ~ Things with Wings
365 Cards Day 107 ~ Word Wednesday: Imagine
365 Cards Day 113 ~ Doodle-y Do (I doodled on the punched out stars)
365 Cards Day 126 ~ Sticky Situation (use at least 3 stickers on card - WISH is stickers)
Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge #159 ~ Lots of Glitter

Ins and Outs ~ Glittery Angel Wish
Stamps: Angel of Stars (Milk and Coffee Stamps)
Paper: Cool Summer DSP (Carta Bella); DCWV; Stamping Up Whisper White, Vellum
Ink: Copics: YG11, 23, 25; E000, 00, 11; C00, 1; G21; R81, 83, 85; Y11; Laser Printer, Stardust Gelly Roll Pen
Accessories:Stamping Up Lucky Limeade Ribbon; Stickles (Crystal, Lime Green, Thistle, Icicle, Firefly, Diamond, Yellow), SU Butterfly Sizzlit, ABC Stickers

Flower Power

Hello and welcome to another chilly weekend in southern Minnesota. I did see a few snow flakes this week but we missed the heavy stuff by about 40 miles. Whew. I'm going to keep thinking spring and this weeks Flower Power challenge at One Stop Crafts is perfect to stay in a sunny state of mind. We have a new sponsor this week, Bearly Mine Designs. They have GORGEOUS papers and flowers for paper crafting. I used all FREEBIES to make my card. I enlarged some of the flower images so I could create an extreme focal point on my card. Lots of layers, a bit of crumpled distressing and edged with Stickles. Not something that will be easily mailed, but perfect for an upcoming wedding.

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

My Creation

 

Inspiration

By the Cute and Girly May Flowers Challenge

Pile it On Challenge #17 ~ April Showers bring May Flowers

Party Time Tuesday Challenge #118 ~ Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge #5 ~ Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge #205 ~ Add Some Sparkle

Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge #60 ~ Spring Flowers

ABC Challenge ~ M for Make it Sparkle

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #88 ~ Anything Goes

Crafts and Me Challenge #131 ~ Floral Frenzy

365 Cards Day 73 ~ Scattered (no clean lines)

Ins and Outs ~ Flower Power
Flowers and Paper from Bearly Mine
Accessories: Dew Drops and Stickles

Buttons and Bows at One Stop Crafts

Happy Saturday, friends! I am in a totally SPRING mood. I was finally able to open up the windows and let the fresh in. The fur herd was QUITE excited and had to pile on top of each other to sniff the air and get one step closer to the birds. They love having the windows open and it doesn't seem to intimidate the birds, squirrels, and rabbits who peer in at them from the outside. This is an old pic, but the cats are still members of the 7 part fur herd and this is a common site year round at our house.

I made a very spring-ey card for this weeks challenge over at One Stop Crafts Card Challenge. The Design Team received super cute images from our sponsor, Patties Creations. Take a moment to pop over to the challenge blog to see their inspiration and then create and link up your own buttons and bows project.

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

My Creation

I decided to punch out the center of my flower and fill it in with buttons. I lifted the panel with pop up dots and used a ribbon to cover the edges.

Image Detail

I used glue dots to give a little lift to a few petals and the butterfly.

Inspiration

365 Cards Day 95 ~Color Combo

Dutch Dare Card Challenge #214 ~ Buttons and Bows

 CDAC Seasonal Fun Challenge

 The Pink Elephant Challenge #196 ~ Lift It

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #168 ~ Spring

Scrappy Frogs April Challenge ~ Think Spring

 365 Cards Day 87 ~ So Sticky (use adhesive in a creative way)

 365Cards Day 106 ~ Welcome Spring

Ins and Outs ~ Button Flower

Stamps: Pattie’s Creations Thinking of You
Paper:DCWV, SU Whisper White, Jillibean Blossom Soup

Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (V93, 95; BV23, 25; Y11, 15; R32, 35, 37)

Accessories: SU Ruffled Ribbon Wisteria Wonder