DDC #43 meets FMS #66 - "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" Card

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!!  Today is the start of the very next challenge over at Digi Darla's.

The theme of the challenge is...

Peace on Earth plus use Ribbon

I chose to use the image from Digi Darla called "Blessing from Heaven."  I thought it looked "Peaceful."  Any new Mom could tell you that!!  I have a good friend that just had a baby a few weeks ago and I have yet to meet the new little one.  

I also had a little help from the Ladies over at Freshly Made Sketches 66 for their Clean and Simple sketch here...

I hope you all find some time for yourself this week and come on over and join us at Digi Darla's.  You have until Saturday 12/29 to play along.  

The rules have changed a bit.  You can use any image you would like for a chance to win!!  If you happen to use a Digi Darla image, you simple get 2 entries for your chance to win.  Easy and fun!!

Check out all of the details HERE.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday filled week!!

Lasting Memories # 119 "Take a Ride on the Polar Express"

Hello everyone!!  Today is a NEW challenge over at Lasting Memories!!  Use this inspiration photo for your layouts!!  What do you see??  "BELIEVE", the Train, the Snow... the MAGIC of Christmas??

Or my favorite part... hearing the ringing of the BELL??

Well come on over and join us this week!! 

Link up HERE by Saturday 12/22/12!!

I will be back with my layout later tonight!

Happy Sunday all!!

Merry Christmas Snowman!! DDC # 41

Hello and Good morning!!  Gosh December 10th already.  So much to still do.. both on my shopping list and FUN stuff with the fam.  Hope everyone is gliding right through these Holidays!!

I am here to bring you the newest challenge over at Digi Darla's.

The theme is SNOW FUN with some BLING!!

Here is my "Snowman with a Tree" Digi Darla image that I used.  As you can see, my BLING is the Snowman's buttons and the center of the ribbon bow at the top.  For some reason my bling looks orange in this photo, but it really is supposed to be red.  All of my products are from Stampin' Up except the image from Digi Darla.  She's got some cute ones!  Go check out when you can.

A couple other challenges that inspired me for my card...

4 Crafty Chicks # 119

It's Snowing Men - Show them your Snowmen

Frosted Designs Day 1

Ist Day of the 12 days of Christmas - Use 1 Bird on your project

Thanks everyone for stopping by!  Happy Holiday fun times to all!! 

I'll be back again this week.

The Tree Farm!! LMCB # 118

Hi everyone!!  So we had our first dusting of snow over the weekend.  We saw it just enough to say it was there and then within an hour it was back to rain. The kids are excited at the possibility of more this month.  How about you??

On that note... we have a new challenge over at Lasting Memories.

This weeks challenge is

"Anything But Snow"

Make a layout that does not show a hint of snow or wintery weather.

These are photos from our last year's trip to the U-Cut Tree farm for our tree. It was overcast and drizzly.  No snow to be seen!!  :)  I am showcasing a Digital image from our sponsor, Cedar Chest Designs this week called "Holiday Reindeer."  

I couldn't pass up the chance to highlight my daughter's Reindeer Antlers that she wears almost every day of December until Christmas.  Such a festive kid we have.  

 One lucky winner will win a $10 gift certificate to the Cedar Chest Designs store. 



Some closeups...

 Here is cute "Holiday Reindeer"

And this shows better my use of 4 patterned papers for the Frosted Designs challenge.

A few other challenges that inspired me with my layout...

Let's Get Sketchy Week 1

First time joining these Ladies.  :)

Paper Playtime # 90

Use CHRISTMAS COLORS

Frosted Designs Day 4

For their 12 days of Christmas on Day 4 was to use 4 different patterned papers.

Thanks so much for visiting today!!  Hope you found some inspiration to scrap a NO SNOW layout for us to see at Lasting Memories.

Tis the Season - DDC # 40

Good Monday morning!!  It's a new challenge over at Digi Darla's where we are all about 

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CARDS!!

This week if you enter our challenge (any company image is acceptable), you have a chance to win 5 FREE Digi  Darla Images!! 

 If you happen to use a Digi Darla image, then you get 2 entries for the prize!!

  Go HERE to join in on the fun!!

Here is my creation using "Digi Darla Image - A Toddler's Christmas."

I also had some wonderful help and assistance once again using the latest sketch from

 Sweet Sketch Wednesday # 182

Where I am also very proud to let you know that I was their Grand Prize Winner from last week's challenge!!  :)  Thank you Ladies!!!

AND... I am closely following the Gals over at Frosted Designs where they are doing a 12 days of Christmas challenge.

My card is being entered for THE 2ND DAY - to Use 2 Stamps on your project.
I used the Digi Darla Image along with my "Tis the Season" stamp from A-MUSE.

Come on over and join us at Digi Darla's this week and show us your take on a Children's Christmas Card.  You have until Saturday at 6pm EST to play along.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

LMCB # 117 "Snow Falling on Cedars"

Hello everyone!!  

It's a colder and darker Sunday morning here!  Perfect day to get your scrappy craft on!!  The latest challenge over at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges is...

"Snow Falling on Cedars"

Let's see those SNOW or WINTER layouts!!

Link up by Saturday 12/8 by 6pm EST HERE for LMCB 117 to join us!!

I'll be back later today with my creation.  Helping daughter with a poster for school first.  :)

"Winter Joy" - DDC # 39 Friendship Challenge

Good Monday Morning!  I hope everyone that celebrated Thanksgiving this past week, got to enjoy a LONG weekend!!!  

Well it's Monday, and we are back at it!  I'm here to tell you about the latest challenge happening over at Digi Darla's.

Let's see those FRIENDSHIP cards!!

I'm in the Holiday mood, so I chose this adorable image from 

Digi Darla's called Better to Give

I had fun coloring this cutie!  Come on over to Digi Darla's and join us.  The rules have changed, you don't have to use a Digi Darla image to play along or for your chance to win!  But if you DO use a Digi Darla image, you get 2 entries for the prize!!!

I'm also entering my card over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

I am loving their sketches!!! 

Come see for yourself!  :)

Thanks for stopping by today!  I'll be back soon.  I have lots of MOJO dancing in my head.  

Have a great day!!

FB Thankful Journal 12x12 Page - LMCB # 116 "Naked Layouts"

Hi everyone!  Sooo... did any part of my Post Title get your attention??  :)  Hee Hee.  Well this week at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges it's all about making a "NAKED" layout.  

That means... no PHOTOS.  It can be a Story Page, a special page for your Kiddo's with school work etc., Newspaper clippings, All of your concert ticket stubs, or simple a page that will be intended for photos, but leave it blank.

Well, I really didn't know what I was going to do, then it HIT me.  On November 1st, I decided to keep a "Thankful Journal" on my Facebook page for all 22 days of November leading to Thanksgiving.  Well... I wanted to KEEP this somehow and VOILA!! 

NAKED Layout in the making!!  

As my DT Sister's can vouch... I am one that LOVES my photos... so this originally stumped me.  But so glad for this challenge, or I would not have took the time to do this.

Some Close-ups...

Would love to see what your mind can come up with!!  Let me be an inspiration for you... since I was honestly originally clueless.  

I'm actually getting the nerve to create a "December Daily."  I've seen others and think what a fantastic way to keep track of the December happenings and Traditions.  If you have any tidbits on that project, would love to hear.  It's something I would do about every 5 years to see how things change or stay the same from year to year.  

Come join us over at Lasting Memories this week!!  

You have a chance to be Featured, part of the TOP 3 or possibly a Guest Designer for December.

Thanks for stopping by.

Let it Snow... "Snowmageddon 2012' and my WINNER from the DT lift off Challenge.

Happy Thanksgiving EVE everyone!! Yes... even all of my Canadian friends!  So thankful to know you... and you all know who you are!!  ;) 

 I'm here to finally bring you a layout I did for the latest challenge over at Lasting Memories!!

LMCB # 115 - STAMP those Layouts!

Use Rubber Stamps somewhere on your layout.  You know you all have them!!

My Stamped Title...

Different Angle... 

I STAMPED my "Let it Snow" title with a stamp from Stampin' Up called "Big On Christmas."  I colored it in with SU pencils and then Blender Pens over that. 

These are photos from January of this year.  It was our first BIG snow storm.  Here, they are only supposed to last 1 to 2 days... well this one kept going on for a total of 6 days.  I think we had 22 inches measured on our deck when all was said and done.  These photos are from the 1st and 2nd day.  After that, the kids kind of get tired of the cold, wet and muck (as I call it).  But definitely something to  remember!!

I hope you can find some time to join us for this EASY PEASY challenge. 

I was also inspired by 3 additional challenges for my layout!!

SKETCHABILITIES Sketch # 79

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Use SNOWFLAKES

This is my first time playing with these ladies!  Thanks for the "Push."

Paper Playtime # 89 "Anything Goes"

And been meaning to join these Gals for a while.  They were one of my first ever challenges.

And... don't go anywhere yet... I am announcing my WINNER from our DT Lift Off challenge.  All you had to do was comment!  And my winner is...

HAVEN!!!

Please comment on this post with your email address, so I can get in touch with you.  :)

Woo Hoo!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Will see you soon!!

Thankful Thoughts of You

HELLO!!!!!!  I have not disappeared!!  Although, you would think that!  My poor blog has been a little lonely over the last 2 weeks plus!  We had a mini getaway and then just lots of "Life" things that come up and get in the way.  Nothing negative... just busy.  :)  So with that in mind... I have a "Thankful" card to share  just in time for Thanksgiving!!  I know my blog is screaming CHRISTMAS... but I'm trying to get ahead of the game.  And I think I'm a little excited for the Holidays this year! 

It's time for the latest challenge over at Digi Darla's!!  

DDC # 38 is all about "Thanksgiving / Thank you / Thankful!" 

I used an image from Digi Darla's called "FALL FRUITS"

The winner will receive 5 images from Digi Darla's Designs!!!

You do not have to use a Digi Darla image to play!  But if you do, you get 2 ENTRIES in the drawing... and  

1 Entry using any image you want.  So come join us!!  

I am also entering my card over at Pals Paper Arts # 147 - an Inspiring Sketch Challenge

And another inspiring challenge is with the gals over at 

Frosted Designs - Fabulous Friday Color/Theme Challenge

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

See you soon with a layout for the latest Lasting Memories Challenge "STAMP" those layouts 

(and my winner of blog candy.)

LMCB # 113 DT LIFT OFF - Pumpkin Patch Layout

Good Evening!  I am finally here to share with you the newest challenge over at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges 113.  It's a DT LIFT OFF!!  Pick a layout from our fabulous Design Team to "Lift" aka Copy and then link up HERE by Saturday 11/10 at 6pm EST for your chance to WIN or be a part of our Top 3!!!

Here is my layout for you to possibly "LIFT."  And I would also like to point out that I used a Digi Image from Cedar Chest Designs called PUMPKIN PATCH.

Cedar Chest Designs is our new monthly sponsor.  You have a chance to win a $10.00 Gift Certificate to the store for playing along!!

Our New Sponsor - Cedar Chest Designs

Closeup of their Digi Image in the bottom middle...

Would you like a 2nd chance to win??

  Grab a FREEBIE and use that on your LO!! So it's up to you - one or two chances to win a $10 gift certificate!!

And I am not done... I am offering a bit of my own Blog Candy!!
Fun Stickers/Embellies

Simply...

1. Leave a comment for 1 chance to win.

2.  Become a follower for a 2nd chance to win.

3.  Lift my layout for a 3rd chance to win.

How easy!!!!

A few other challenges that inspired me with my layout...

1.  Scraproom Blog - November Sketch (See Below)... You have until November 30th to try this one!

2. 4 Crafty Chicks 114 - A day to Remember - My layout is from 2009 from a trip to the Pumpkin Patch.  We haven't gone to the patch for the last 3 years... a little sad in my eyes. So I want to remember when the kiddos enjoyed this so hopefully we can try and go next year.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies:  All supplies from Stampin' Up, unless otherwise noted.

Cardstock:  Autumn Vine DSP, More Mustard, Really Rust, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip.

Embellies:  Designer Natural Buttons, Spice Cake BIG Buttons, Linen Thread, Cupcake punch, Scallop Punch, 1" circle punch, Small Oval punch, Random Letter Stickers.

Digi Image:  Pumpkin Patch from Cedar Chest Designs

Artful Delight Shout Out and Thank You!!!

Hello everyone!!  I wanted to take a quick minute to say a BIG Thank You to Leeanne and the Gals over at Artful Delight... Delightful Inspiration for choosing me as the WINNER for their October Sketch Challenge.  You can see my winning layout HERE!!

I will soon be the proud owner of their October Scrapbooking Kit.

Look at all those Goodies!!!

If you would like to own one of these babies... go HERE to purchase.  I highly suggest you take a look!!

Leanne will be coming out with her November Kit very soon!
Update... the November Kit has been revealed.  You can go HERE to see!!  :)

You will have a chance to purchase or even better, play along with her next Scrapbook or Card sketch challenge that will be starting the 1st of November for your chance to WIN.

I have purchased some of these kits in the past, and let me tell you... lots of fun stuff to play with!  I STILL have 1/2 of a kit left over from last Fall.  Everything coordinates so well and the quality of everything is perfect!

Have fun Ladies!!  Hope to see you over at Artful Delight joining their challenges!!

Warm Winter Wishes Card - DDC # 35 and I'm playing along with Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Hello everyone!!

It's time for the next challenge over at Digi Darla's DDC # 35.  

The theme of the challenge is..."White Delight"... with a splash of color.

Make any paper creation using any digital or stamped image with mostly WHITE in mind with a splash or hint of color!!

  Today I have a card that show cases (do I dare say it?? ) SNOW!!  I loved this cute little SNOWMAN from Digi Darla's .  We have had so much rain these days, I almost want it to turn to snow.  It's much prettier and somewhat drier.

By playing with us over at Digi Darla's, you have a chance to wine 5 FREE Digital Images of your choice from Digi Darla's!!

I am also sharing this with the Ladies over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday #177.  This was the perfect sketch for my little Snow guy!!

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY 177

Thank you so much for swinging by today!  I hope you find some crafting time this week!! 

Until my next crafty moment...see you then!!  :)

First Day of School - LMCB # 111 "Double Take" challenge

Good Evening Friends!!  

I was finally able to get another layout done for this week's newest challenge over at Lasting Memories.  It's been a a busy few weeks for me.  A GOOD busy... but it's nice to calm down and be able to get to my paper crafting.  

This week the challenge is "DOUBLE TAKE." 

 Use 2 of the same photo or Use 2 similar photos.  The DT has shown us all kinds of ways to interpret this challenge.  Speaking for myself, I learned a new technique or two from their submissions.  So definitely go check them out!!

Here's Mine...

I simply used 2 photos of my kiddos on their first day of school.  2 photos, 2 kids, 2 different backgrounds and 2 big smiles!!  :)

Here's a close-up...

I am also entering this over with Leeanne over at Artful Delight ... Delightful Inspiration and the scrapbook sketch challenge for October.  ASC# 25.

Here is the sketch I followed...

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  See you tomorrow with some Halloween cuteness!!

Supplies:

Cardstock:  SU Crumbcake, Real Red, Old Olive, So Saffron, My Minds Eye Designer Paper

Embellies:  Sticker Letters from Finishing Accentz and Sticko, SU Playground Buttons, Star punch, various circle punches, black marker, rick regals brads, Baker's twine

"S" is for SCARECROW - DDC #33 Alphabet Challenge

Good Monday Morning to you!!  

Today is the start of another fun challenge over at Digi Darla's.  

It's the ALPHABET Challenge.  

Pick a letter from the alphabet, pick a coordinating digital image, make a project and enter the challenge!!

I chose S is for Scarecrow... and used this cute little image from Digi Darla's called

Lil' Lad Scarecrow

I also am joining the Ladies over at Freshly Made Sketches # 56 for providing this sketch.  

Thank you!!!

I always like cards with the sentiment on the outside, 

so that is the only swaying from the sketch that I did.

Supplies:

Cardstock:  SU Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Orchard Harvest DSP

Ink:  SU Markers - same colors as cardstock.  Adding Blushing Bride for the skin.

Stamps:  Digi Darla "Lil Lad Scarecrow", SU Loads of Love Accessories

Embellies:  Random Chocolate Twine, SU Pacific Point corduroy buttons, small/large tag punch, paper piercing grid.

"Thoughts Of You Warm My Heart" - DDC # 32 Z-Fold Card

Hello everyone!!  So I am here to remind you about the FUN challenge going on over at 

Digi Darla's this week!!  I first told you about this on Monday... but finally have my card to show you.  

(I've been working behind the 8 ball lately.  :) ) 

 HOW DO YOU FOLD??

Show us fun and creative ways that you fold your cards or projects!!

I chose a pretty basic "Z-FOLD" for my card using a DIGI DARLA image called

"A Cup of Heart Chocolate"

Awww... doesn't that make you all warm and tingly inside??  

I made this card for my Hubby just because!!  He RARELY checks out my blog, so I should be able to sneak it at him as a surprise. We are huge Hot Cocoa/Coffee drinkers, so this was perfect.

And all opened up...

Quick directions on how I folded this...

Just start out with a piece of card stock cut at 4 1/4" x 9 3/4".

Score it at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2".

Then just alternate the folds and voila!!

Decorate until your heart is content!!

I was also very inspired by the challenge over at The Paper Players # 116 where the theme is "Cup of Joy."  Use a cup or cups!  Well, I hope they like mine... cuz I do.  :)

Thanks for looking and see you soon with another project/challenge!!

Happy Day!!

Supplies:

Cardstock:  SU Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Real Red Pawsitively Prints DSP.

Stamps:  Digi Darla's "A Cup of Heart Chocolate", Stampin' Up sentiment "Filled with Love."

Embellies:  SU Triple heart punch, Eyelet border punch, Small Oval punch, Creative Memories circle cutters, Crumb Cake 5/8" ribbon, Markers, pencils and blender pens to color image.

DDC 32 "How do you Fold" and WINNER of Blog Hop Image

Good morning!!  

Quick post here to let you know about the next challenge that has started over at Digi Darla's today!!  

"How do you fold??"  Show us your creative ways of folding your cards, pages, projects!!  

And guess what! This week we're being sponsored by "Delicious Doodles"!

Challenge runs until Saturday 10/13 at 6pm EST!!

And... one more thing for this Monday Morning... my winner of last week's Blog Hop and the fun 

"Colorful Sailboat" image is...

ROSE PETAL!!!

Leave a comment here with your email here and I will get that image right to you!!!

Happy Monday everyone.  

I'll be back a bit later with my "How do you Fold" Card!!

LMCB # 109 "Hometown" - The State Fair

Good Sunday Afternoon!!  I have a fun layout to share with you for the newest challenge over at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges.

"My Hometown"

is the theme of the challenge.

Scrap about anything that tells a little something about your hometown or where you grew up as a child.  This could be a memory, moment, annual event, school spirit,  simply the personality of where you live... so many different avenues for this one!!

This happens to be my current hometown.  I grew up about 45 minutes away.  So I guess you would say I stay close to the nest.  Every year we have a Annual State Fair that bombards our streets!  10 days of traffic jams, parades, concerts and lots of fun.

And here are some close-ups...

I was determined to use LOTS of photos.  I think I still have 30 more from the day.  

I am also entering this into the latest challenge over at Just Add Ink # 10 where it's a color challenge to use BRIGHT colors!  Being that the fair photos are all over the place with different happenings... I loved the idea of using bright, bold rainbow colors.  Says happy and cheery to me!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  I hope you find some time to join Lasting Memories and show us a little about your Hometown.

Challenge closes Saturday, 10/13 at 6pm EST.

We are also looking for a Guest Designer for November!!  Be sure to put GDT after your name.

DDC # 31 "Add a Little Sunshine" with a Blog Hop

Hello stamping friends!! It's time for another new release hop this week over at Digi Darla's! We'll be showcasing some of the SEPTEMBER new releases at our sister site - Digital Stamp Club!! Each of us on the DT chose an image from all of the new releases to show you and guess what!! Each one of us will be choosing one lucky winning comment to receive our image choice!! So make sure you hop around to all our blogs and be sure to comment for a chance to win a DD image!!! We're also giving away a GRAND PRIZE!! Just for joining us, using a DIGI DARLA image, you will have a chance to win ALL of the September New Release images!!! OMGosh!! 

So, let's get this party started, shall we?? If you've arrived here from VANESSA  then you are on the right track!! If you're just arriving, please be sure to start at the very beginning, Denise's blog, so you don't miss one thing!! Our challenge this week is
"Add A Little Sunshine" (use yellow/orange/sunset/rise colors) 

And here's my creation using Digi Darla's COLORFUL SAILBOAT.  I took the challenge a little literal and added the actual "Sunrise" with the Yellow/Orange colors.  This card makes me want to go on a long sailboat ride.  I have never been!!  

Now before you leave, be sure to leave me a comment for a chance to win this fabulous image!! Don't forget to join our challenge this week for a chance to win the entire September Release-you need to use a Digi Darla image!!!

  If you don't have one, please email Karen and she'll send you a past freebie!

Your next stop is the super talented KAREN !! Happy hopping and look fwd to seeing you at Digi Darla's this week!! Good luck!

Master Hop List

DENISE

VANESSA

MICHELE

KAREN

DAWN

LISA

VICKY

TAMMYLEE

RACHELLE

JACQUELINE

DIGI DARLA'S CHALLENGE

Supplies:

Digi Darla digital Image - Colorful Sailboat (from September 2012 New Releases)

A - Muse Stamps - "Life's a Breeze" sentiment

Stampin' Up Products-  DSP Patterns pack - Daffodil Delight, Cardstock:  Tangerine Tango, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Twine in Island Indigo, Designer Button from Holly Berry Bouquet, 1" Circle punch, 1 1/2" Circle punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Markers:  Real Red, Pool Party, Yoyo Yellow, Island Indigo.  Close to Cocoa & Brocade Blue colored pencils used with blender pen.

Creative Memories - Oval Cutting Template 3 7/8" x 3"

How I put this card together:

1.  This is your basic 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" size card. (Crumb Cake card stock)

2.  I cut the white background to 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".

3.  Before adhering the white base onto the Crumb Cake card, I cut two 1" x 5 3/8" strips of Island Indigo card stock.  The top one I used the 1" circle punch and made consecutive "half circle" punches to simulate waves.

4.  The bottom one I also used the 1" circle punch and again cut "half circle" punches, but lined them along the bottom to create a bigger scallop.

5.  I then cut a 1" piece of crumb cake card stock and and used the scallop border punch on each side.

6.  Before adhering that on top of the Island Indigo pieces, I wrapped a single piece of twine along with  the red button and secured with a glue dot and tied a bow.

7.   Using the 1 1/2" circle punch, punch out whole circle from Tangerine Tango card stock.

8.  Place under tips of the waves on the left and hanging over the side of the white card stock a bit.

9.  Cut six 1/4" x 5" pieces of Daffodil Delight patterned paper.  Place these in a "Sunburst" pattern extending from the center Tangerine Tango circle.  These pieces will overhang the white card stock.

10.  Once all placed, simply cut off the excess of the strips and the center circle so it is all flush with the edges.

11.  Adhere entire white card base down onto Crumb Cake card.

12.  Color up Digi Image and cut using 3 7/8" x 3" measurement and then backing with slightly bigger piece of Island Indigo card stock.

13.  Place on top of card front using dimensionals or pop dots.

14.  Finish off card with simple stamped sentiment in Island Indigo ink at the bottom.

LMCB #108 AUTUMN SPLENDOR (12x12 Pumpkin Patch Layout)

Good morning everyone!!  This Sunday brings the newest challenge

 over at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges.

We are all about AUTUMN SPLENDOR.  Let's see the FALL photos, Foliage, Football... anything to do with FALL.

I chose to do a layout of one of our Pumpkin Patch adventures from past years.  This is from 2008.  My how time flies!  I made a mistake on my layout and put 2009... but I have already fixed it.  (oops)

This is a pretty basic page.  The leaves, the word FALL and the smaller words are all from Little Yellow Bicycle along with the 2 strips of designer paper.  Crumb cake and whisper white are Stampin' Up cardstock I used for the background.  The scallops I punched out myself using a circle punch and the bigger pumpkin is also made using an oval punch 3 times and overlapping the ovals.  Added some linen thread and a hand cut stem and voila!!

Thanks for stopping by!!  I hope you have some time to join us!!  If you are like me, you have LOTS of Fall photos laying around.  So many that you might confuse the dates!! Here is a great excuse to get them on paper!  Come join us and see if you can earn a GUEST DESIGNER SPOT for the month of November!!  Just put GDT after your name when linking up.

Happy Sunday to you all!!!

DDC # 29 "Baby Baby"

Good Monday morning!!  The next challenge over at Digi Darla's is all about BABIES!!!  Use a Digi Image that has anything to do with Pregnancies, Newborns, Baby shower etc... and create a project!!  I have a good friend that is having a baby girl soon... so I made this card for her.  Hopefully she doesn't check my blog on a regular basis.  Or OOPS... Surprise!!  :-)  You have now seen your card.  

Her shower is next weekend... so this challenge came at the perfect time!!

(Digi Darla Image - Baby Girl Collage)

And just for playing along with us at Digi Darla's this week... you get the below digi image for FREE!  Not a bad deal!!

I hope you have some time to join us!  You have a chance to be part of the weekly Top 3!! 

 Link Up by Saturday at 6pm EST.

A couple other challenges I am entering with my card...

Paper Playtime # 84 - Use punches and add a sentiment.  I did a layering of border punches below the image.  And the first set of scallops are actually the 1/2" circle punch and then each circle cut in half.  

Unique Crafters Challenge - September Challenge "Anything Goes" (up to 3 entries allowed)

Thanks for stopping by!!  Happy Crafting!!

Supplies:

Cardstock:  Pink Passion, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, So Saffron from Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Whimsical Words from SU for sentiment, Digi Darla for Image

Embellies:  Light Pink gingham ribbon from Sweet Petites, Dots embossing folder Sizzix, White baker's twine SU, Doodle Bug Design boutique Brad.
Punches:  1/2 " circle punch, 2 different scallop border punches from Stampin' Up