Fresh Brewed Designs Digi Release!! "Little Fireman"

Happy Monday!  Happy start to a new week!  I am here to share with you the new DIGI RELEASE from Fresh Brewed Designs!!     (You can see all the inspiration here!!)
Woo Hoo!! I am honored to be a Guest Designer and am so excited that I get to be a part of this and hopefully inspire you to want to create with these cutie patootie images.

It's all about "Let's Play Dress Up."
I am showing the new image
LITTLE FIREMAN

At first I was going to make this a Trick or Treat / Halloween card... but them remembered that it is "Fire Prevention week" at our son's school.  Might be the perfect opportunity to say "Thank You" to those that watch out for us at all hours of the day/night.

This is just one of a handful of new releases... so got check out Heather's fabulous digi images all releasing today! 

at FRESH BREWED DESIGNS

(You can purchase the images at this link)

DRESS UP KIDS

I also want to mention that I was inspired by the sketch from the Mojo Monday blog.  

MOJO MONDAY 365

My card measures 3.5 x 6".  Tall and skinny is the theme.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have fun scouting out the other creations.  :)

"You're the Best" - Fresh Brewed Designs - In the sky challenge

Happy Tuesday!!  This is a quick post.  It is soooo incredibly HOT here... so not only does this card show where I would rather be, it's one I made for a special someone that does a ton for all of us.  :)
I was inspired by the challenge over at FRESHED BREWED DESIGNSwhere it's an  "In the Sky" challenge.   So here is my SCENE with sun, clouds, birds galore.
I also had the privilege of getting to use this image called  "Granny Beach Chair" from the Fresh Brewed Digi Store Freshed Brewed Digi Store itself. I love it!!  It's perfect!! I am getting this linked up with FBD by the hair of my chinny chin chin. If you would like to join the challenge, there are a few hours left. Thanks for taking a peak.  Hope you are cool where you are!

SOCCER MOM - Featured on the Fresh Brewed Designs challenge blog TODAY!!!

Hello Wednesday!!  I have a fun post for you all today!  I am excited to be showcasing the very first creation made/posted (by me) in blog land with this image from  Heather Dennis from Fresh Brewed Designs.  :) "SOCCER MOM"

She had posted a question on her Facebook Page recently asking "If you could have any digital image created, what would it be?"  I responded with a Soccer Mom holding a coffee. And guess what... She did it!!!   Lucky Me!!!   I see many Thank You, Hello or any kind of fun cards being shared with many of my Soccer Mom friends.  I have a fun Scrapbook layout in mind as well! Now this Soccer Mom looks very put together!!  Trust me... as much as I would like to be, I am usually sporting the baseball hat or ponytail with sweats (jeans on a good day) and hoodie sweatshirts on game days.  Besides being a soccer mom... I also help my Husband coach our son's team.  So I get right into the thick of it. I can only dream that I will sport this this look one morning. Thank you Heather!!  This was super fun to put together!! You are talented!!!! You can further see my card featured on Heather's blog today HERE. If you like what you see... go check out the rest of Heather's creations at the  Fresh Brewed Designs Shop. I also used the recent Mojo Monday 315  Sketch.  Linking my card that direction. Thanks so much for checking out my fun card today!!! ~Michele

PLG # 22 - Photo Inspiration Challenge

Hello all!!  It's Thursday... so it's time for another challenge over at Paper Lovin' Gals!!  

Texture, colors, strips... what do you see in our inspirational photo??

Well... create something and show us!!  :-)

Here is my take...

This would be a GREAT birthday card... but I wanted to make a FUN Thank you card in hopes that the bright cheery colors brighten someone's day.  I know I am happy looking at it.  Smiles from ear to ear.  But that is also because I got to craft!!  :-) 

And here is the inspirational photo to follow...

You can do this??!!  You have until next Wednesday, March 14th @ 8pm PST to enter!!

Would love to see you!!  

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:  All Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Real Red, Only Orange, Tempting turquoise, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise DSP

Stamps:  Outlined Occasions

Embellies:  Designer buttons - brights collection, white baker's twine, 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, 4 different embossing folders from Cuttlebug and Sizzix... swirlies, stipes, dots, squares

Paper Lovin' Gals Ch. # 6 - PRIZE challenge - (Thanks Card)

Ohhh... it's Thursday and I am THRILLED!  So today is Paper Lovin' Gals Ch. # 6.
 Photo inspiration challenge with a PRIZE!!  Woo hoo! 
Go to PLG # 6 to see details for the prize.

What do you see in the below photo??  Well... show us pretty please!!  :-)

Here is my inspirational creation...

I saw the leaves and the colors!

I have to say... I did this card quick.. .but I LIKE it! I will be duplicating this at least 4 more times to use for the numerous Thank You notes that I all of the sudden need.

And this is not my complete thought up creation.  I was VERY inpsired by a photo on page 53 of the newest Paper Crafts Magazine.  I used different stamps, and replaced twine with ribbon and used different type scallops.  But it's the basic idea.

Soooo.. for PLG # 6...

Create a card, scrapbook page, 3D item, knit, crochet, anything you are inspired to make by the photo at the top of this post.  All we ask is that you have FUN with it!  Link your project up by 8pm PST using Mr. Linky by Tuesday, November 22nd. 

Have fun creating and can't wait to see what you have to share!!

Supplies:
All Stampin' Up
Cardstock:  Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Cranberry Crisp
Stamps:  Fall Fun (2002 Retired)
Ink:  Cranberry Crisp. Old Olive, Only Orange
Embellies:  Taffeta Old Olive ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Scallop edge punch

Paper Lovin' Gals Ch. # 5 - Photo Inspiration (Thanks Card)

Hello and Happy Thursday!  It's time for Paper Lovin' Gals ch. # 5!!  What do you see in the above photo?? Would love to see you join us by creating any type of project (Layout, Card, Quilt, Painting).. whatever you desire... based on the above photo for inspiration!!

Here's mine...

As you can see... I pretty much used the photo for everything minus the word "Love."  I needed another Thank you Card... so I improvised. 

You must check out what the other talented Design Team Members created for you.  Lots of "Love" in the air!!  If you see something you like... leave them some "Bloggy Love."  I know they would appreciate it.

So... come on out and join us!  You have until Tuesday, November 15th at 8pm PST to link up your entry HERE.

Your chance to be chosen as our "Winner" or 1 of  2 "Honorable Mentions" for the week.

Happy Craftin'!!

Paper Lovin' Gals Challenge #4 meets Mojo Monday 213!!

It's time for Paper Lovin' Gals Challenge # 4.  I can't believe we are onto challenge #4 already!  Crazy!!  So what do you see in the above photo??  The patterns, colors, silhouette, the wood grain???  There is a lot going on with the picture and I would love to see what YOU see!  Join us this week for PLG #4. 

Here is what I created...

I think I saw a little of everything from the photo.  This was my first attempt at a fan-fold flower without using any kind of scorer.  Just my fingers.  It worked and I am happy.  :-)  And as you can see, the colors, patterns, wood grain all jumped out at me.  This is one of a few Thank You cards that I need to make for my Hubby's work.  They all gave him quite the "Send-Off" last week for his last day.  He is now in a new position (same company)... and I think he is missed at his old one.  That is a good thing!  Everyone did LOTS of sweet things for him... so I am turning into a card making fool this week.

I also used the Sketch from MOJO Monday #213 this week to help me lay this all out.  Gotta love their sketches.  I chose the square option.

Come on over to Paper Lovin' Gals for challenge # 4!!  We have a few new DT members to introduce to you as well!  Sooo much inspiration over there!  You will surely not be disappointed! You need to link up your creation by Tuesday, November 8th at 8pm PST.

We will choose a Gal Pal (Grand Prize) and 2 Honorable Mentions each week and award badges for your blogs.  Every now and then we will have PRIZES too!  So what do you have to lose?  You can't win if you don't play.  :-) 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you get to craft some this week!!

PPC #68 - "Thank You" Card... for Mary. ;-)

Happy beginning of the week everyone!!  Today is another color combo challenge over at Picture Perfect Creations... crafty challenges.  The colors to use are More Mustard, Bashful Blue and Peach Parfait.  I gathered these hues together to make this card.

In my photo... I feel like Peach Parfait and More Mustard look exactly alike.  They ended up blending together.  Peach Parfait is my background strip under the ribbon and the flowers are stamped in that color ink as well.  Either way.. I am happy with how my card turned out. 

This is a card I made for a Customer of my Hubby's.  Her name is Mary, she is in her Elder years and she brings my hubby special cookies from a fine confectioner's bakery about 3 times a week and she crochets dishcloths (for me)... that I seriously have about 70 of them now.  If you follow my blog... I typed up a similar post about 4 months ago about this wonderful person named Mary.  So.. no... you are not experiencing Deja Vu.  I know this little Thank You card will probably earn me about 40 to 50 more dishcloths in the coming months.  :-)

I love them!!  I just have a TON of them! 

So look out Family and Friends... you just might receive one of these as a gift topper.  Name your color...I bet I have it!!

On a completely serious note... what would we do in this world without people like Mary??

It's people like this that make you stop and cherish life a bit more.  She is sweet as can be, and I know my Hubby looks forward to her visits. 

I hope you all get to know a "Mary" in your lifetime!! 

Come on over to PPC and check out what the other fabulous DT members created.  What I love about us all... is we all come up with such a different take on the colors.  It's fun and very inspiring!!

Hope to see you try this week.

Thanks for visiting!! 

Supplies:

All Stampin' Up Products

Cardstock:  Crumbcake, Bashful Blue, More Mustard, Peach Parfait, Whisper White

Stamps:  Printed Petals, Touch of Kindness

Embellies:  Brads - Earth Elements, DSP Buttons - Playground, 1/4" grosgrain bashful blue ribbon, white baker's twine

Ink:  Peach Parfait, Black

PPC-CC 61 - Thank you Card

Gosh these weeks sure do seem to go fast!!  We have had some really nice weather the last few days... so not inside much.  It's about time!!
It's Monday again... which means it is time for another color combo challenge from Picture Perfect Creations...crafty challenges.  These colors stumped me.  I had an idea to scrap a Hiking Layout... but couldn't get the pictures to print the way I wanted them.  So when in doubt... use flowers for anything and I am always needing Thank You cards.  So with that said... here is what I came up with.

Here is the color combo...

I was able to use these colors to a tee... except I did not have "Cajun Craze" INK... so you see ** "Really Rust" as my substitute.  Pretty darn close.  (You are welcome to do the same.  Use substitutes when necessary.) And remember... Andy kind of crafty project welcome!! 
I would love to see what you come up with this week.  Grab a cup of coffee and head on over to the PPC Challenge Blog for challenge # 61.  The DT's have done it again with their wonderful creations!!
Hope to see you!!
Have a wonderful Monday!!

Supplies:
All Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.
Cardstock:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink:  Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Really Rust **(See note above in post)
Stamps:  Short and Sweet, Goody Goody Gumdrops
Embellies:  Subtles Brads, Earth Elements Brads, 5/8" grosgrain Certainly Celery ribbon, 5/8" Whisper White Satin ribbbon, Scallop border punch, eyelet border punch, modern label punch

PPC-CC 60 - Elegant Thank you/Friendship card

Good morning Memorial Day Monday to you all!!  We have another WONDERFUL color combo for you all today at Picture Perfect Creations...crafty challenges #60.  I personally LOVE these colors... so of course had a fun time creating something.  It always helps.  Here is my take...

And the color combo...

I always say that "Crumb Cake" is the new black.  I love using this color.  And how can you not like Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride and Elegant Eggplant? 
Stop by PPC this week and show us what you can do with these wonderful colors.  Remember, it can be ANY kind of project... paper or not, as long as these colors are used.  You have a chance to be a WINNER or 1 of 2 Runner-Ups and will earn a badge to display proudly on your blog!!!
The Design Team members have some Stunning things to show you!  You'll be inspired!!!

Thank so much for visiting!! 

Supplies:
All Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted
Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White Cardstock.
Ink:  White Craft ink, Elegant Eggplant
Stamps:  Happy Greetings, 5th Avenue Floral
Embellies:  Lilac circle ice brads, crumb cake seam binding ribbon, basic pearls, button (random from my stash), white bakers twine, Creative Memories circle cutters
Cricut: Home Accents cricut cart (for leaves/border accents)

PPC - Sketch combo 2 - Thanks a Latte Card

Hi everyone!  Quick post...  I am a bit late with my card post today for Picture Perfect Creations... crafty challenges... where we have a SKETCH challenge for you this week!!  Head on over... check out what the fabulous DT's have to share with you!!  Would love to see you try this.  Happy Monday to all!!

Supplies: All Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.
Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Simply Sweet DSP
Stamps:  Slice of Life, Short and Sweet, My Time Made Easy -  On Display
Embellies:  Baker's Twine, Regal Rose 5/8" gross grain ribbon, Subtles button collection, Neutrals brads collection, SU Markers and Blender Pens, scallop border punch, scallop circle punch

Thanks a Latte! - Card - Inkspirations sketch Ch. 65

Boy could I use a Latte right about now!  It's still rainy and yucky where I live.  Oh well... more time to accomplish inside stuff.  I am putting together a Coffee/Tea themed gift basket for an auction at my son's school.  Making a few of these cards plus another that I may post later.  I found the sketch over at Inkspirations Challenge Blog.  It is perfect for what I am trying to complete.  Thanks so much for your thoughts/comments.

Supplies:

Cardstock:  SU Whisper White, Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake, Pawsitively Prints DSP

Stamps:  My Time Made Easy - On Display

Embellies:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Neutrals collection Brads, Scallop border punch, scallop circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Creative Memories circle cutters.

Ink:  Basic Black, Poppy Parade

PPC-CC #55 - A simple THANKS card.

Happy Monday morning!!  Boy is mine starting out with a bang!  Without getting too detailed... let's just say my life as a "Soccer Mom" has just turned into a Team Mom for 2 Teams and possible Assistant Coach for 1 Team.  Ohh boyyyy!!!  I played soccer all of my life (minus the last 7 years)... but I think I will be juggling a bit.  On other things... here is my First creation as a new Design Team member for Picture Perfect Creations - Crafty Challenges.  I have never put these colors together before... and I like the way they roll so well!! Come on over and join us and check out all of the fabulous DT's creations!! You have until Monday 10am EST to submit your project.

Here is the color combo to use...

Supplies:  All Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.
Cardstock:  So Saffron, Not Quite Navy, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Stamps:  Slice of Life, So Happy for You
Ink:  So Saffron, Not quite Navy and Real Red (don't have riding hood red)
Embellies:  Basic Pearls, Regals Brads asst. 5/8" so saffron grosgrain ribbon, ticket corner punch, modern label punch, small oval punch

Some Fun Cards to Share...

I have had a busy weekend thus far attending a couple of Stampin' Up stamp camps. Always fun to hang with friends and neighbors doing what I LOVE to do.  Thought I'd share the cards that we all created. 

Here is Party # 1:

Here is Party # 2

If any of you should need more specific details supplies used to create these cards, leave me a comment and I will contact you directly.

All products used are Stampin' Up

CPS # 175 - Thank you Card

This is a card I made to submit for the CPS - Sketch # 175 challenge.  I sort of stumbled across this wonderful blog (Card Positioning Systems) ... and the sketch got my wheels turning.  This is also a card I am giving to a long time friend who went out of her way to make a new blankie for my son who has "Loved" his other one to pieces.  (Literally)  Enjoy!!

Recipe:  Everything is Stampin' Up.

Happy Heart Day Stamp Set, Welcome Neighbor DSP, Scallop Border punch, Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Basic Gray cardstock Going Gray cardstock, Pink Pirouette cardstock, Regal Rose gros grain ribbon, Watercolor pencils and Blender pens.