YNSFF10, SACC - Hello!

Hi all!  Here's my card for the newest YNS Fun Friday challenge (I used the Inspiration pic - love those colors!) and the anything goes SACC challenge.  This darling image is a newly released YNS digi called Floating down the river.  I colored it with my copics, of course, adding some 'warts'(or maybe I should say freckles because he's too cute to have warts!) to the little frog, hehe.  The sketch is from the SCS DD Monthly Theme, which you can only view is you're a member, which I HIGHLY recommend!  (I've been a member for oh, about 6-7 years!)  The sentiment is from an MFT set.  I also used the Jumbo Mod Borders on the Insulation Pink layer and Striped Backgrounds on the little bit of grape jelly card stock (behind the main image).  I am loving the Four Corners die-namics from MFT!  They add such a nice touch.  A couple of buttons with twine add the finishing details.

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Your Next Stamp Fun Friday and SACC - Have a great day!

Hi all!  Here's my card for the YNS Fun Friday challenge using this month's sketch.  I also made this for our weekly anything goes challenge at SACC.  I used this new digi, Blossom Birds, which I colored with my copics.  I went with the typical little brown bird I see so often in Texas, but they're still cute ;)  I used my circle STAX to cut it out and attached it with pop dots.  I thought the woodgrain background stamp in pink lemonade would be appropriate with the birdies.  I added some grapesicle leaves from the washi patterns set.  A white twill ribbon bow, scallops and pearls add the finishing details.

Thanks for stopping by!  We look forward to seeing your creations for these challenges!

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday and SACC - Season's Greetings

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  Here's my card for the latest Your Next Stamp Fun Friday challenge and the Sister Act Card Challenge!  I went with a fairly clean and simple look using this newly released image, Teddie's Stocking.  TOO cute!!!  I colored it with copics, adding a dotted background.  The sentiment is from MFT.  I stamped it on a pierced circle stax after stamping it with one of the washi patterns stamps in safety orange.  The faux brads in the lower right corner are from one of the dies in the Blueprints 9.

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Your Next Stamp Fun Friday and SACC - Merry Christmas!

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  Here's my card for the current Your Next Stamp Challenge and the Sister Act Card Challenge!  I used the YNS Inspiration challenge pic for my card.  How SWEET is this newly released YNS digi, Merry Bear!  He's totally colored with copics then cut out with my oval STAX.  I used swirly strokes when coloring him to give him a curly, fluffy look.  The sentiment, from another favorite of mine, MFT's Cheerful Christmas Greetings, was stamped in hot chocolate and cut out with my fishtail flags STAX.  A kraft button and some hemp thread add a bit of extra detail.  The sketch is my own.  ;)

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Your Next Stamp Fun Friday Challenge and SACC - Joy to the World

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  Is the time flying by or is it just me?!  Crazy that Thanksgiving is just WEEKS away!  GAH!  Alrighty, here's my card for this week's YNS Fun Friday challenge and also for the Sister Act Card Challenge.  I used the NEWLY release digi, Gretchen with bird on my card - love her! I colored her with copics and also used them to added a dotted background around her, then used an SU marker for her freckles.  The plaid pattern on the sno cone strip is from the More Washi Patterns stamp set from MFT.  The sketch is the current YNSFF sketch challenge - play along for a chance to win!  The sentiment is from MFT.  My 'snowflake' is actually a flower die-namic from MFT.  I spritzed it with shimmer mist but it's not noticeable in the pics.  I added a scalloped die-namic, some twine and a button to finish it up.

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Fun Friday with Your Next Stamp and Sister Act Card Challenge - Peace, Love and Joy

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  Here's my card for this week's Your Next Stamp Fun Friday and the SACC!  For my card, I've used the digi, Penny's Poinsettias and colored it with copics.  The sketch is also this from YNS.  The sentiment, houndstooth stamp and die-namics are all from MFT.  I add two sparkly white brads to the upper right corner for balance.

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SACC - Oh snap, Happy Birthday!

 Hi all!  In case I've confused you with my title, no, it's not Friday - it's Monday and my SACC card is late.  ;)  Busy, busy and a bit stressed are my excuses...  :(  Ok, enough...  On to my card!

I used the MFTWSC145 sketch along with several... no, wait, ok, EVERYTHING except the adhesive and brads are from MFT!  The camera is their Behind the Camera die-namics.  The large chevron stripe, stamped in steel grey ink, down the side of the camera is from the Jumbo Mod Borders set.  The sentiment, stamped in black licorice ink, is from the Document It - Bingo set and was cut out with a die from the Blueprints 1 die-namics.  "Photo Op" is from the Document It - Captured Memories set.  And the little 'notebook paper' is from the Journal It - Top Ten set.  All of the stars are from the Stacking Stars die-namics.  A steel grey button and some twine finish it up.

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Your Next Stamp- Fun Friday/SACC - Merry Christmas!

Hi all!  Here's my card for the YNS Fun Friday post and for the Sister Act Card Challenge!  I used the newly released digital stamp by Your Next Stamp, Waiting for Christmas - {love} .  I colored this sweet orange tabby with copics and added glitter glaze to the ornament.  I love cutting into new dp ;)  The sentiment is from MFT, as are the wild cherry card base, gumdrop green button, scalloped border die-namics and fishtail flags STAX. 

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Celebrate!

*2nd post of the day - see below for my YNS Digi Sneak Peek post!*

Hello again!  I wanted to share my *late* anything goes SACC card!  I used the MFTWSC143 sketch for my card.  I used the MFT Party Balloons die-namics and their LLD Accent It  - Celebrate die-namics to whip up this super cute and quick card!  The only stamping on this card are the balloon strings from the Party Balloons stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to play along with us at SACC!

SACC - Enjoy your special day

Hi all!  Time for another anything goes card challenge on the SACC Blog!  I used some new MFT goodies for my card - MPD Contemporary Roses (stamped in lemon drop and the leaves in factory green inks) and die-namics, the MPD Scallops stencil, which I used to emboss and sponge on the steel grey layer, and large scale backgrounds.  The sentiment is from the Doodle Garden Party Time set which I stamped on steel blue cardstock cut out with the oval tab die-namics.  The small steel blue strip on the left was cut out using the small scallop border die-namics.  I used one of the circles in the Blueprints 3 to cut out the notch in the main layer.  The sketch is the MFTWSC141.

Thanks for stopping by!  We look forward to seeing your anything goes cards!

SACC - Happy Birthday Matey

Hi all!  It's Friday (Hallelujah!!!) and time for another Anything Goes Card Challenge on the SACC Blog.  Our sponsor this week is Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  This PI Pirate Boy was dying to be colored, so I obliged.  I used one of the sketches MFT provides with their Blueprints die-namics - this is from Blueprints 1.  Incase you haven't noticed, I {love} a good sketch!  ;)

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SACC - You're Sweet

Hello all!  It's time for another anything goes challenge on the SACC Blog!  This week our sponsor is Meljen's Designs.  I used their *sweet* Rainbow Lollipop.  I opted to go with a super girly pink and purple theme instead of rainbow.  I colored the lollipop with copics.  The sentiment is from MFT's Chocolate Sentiments which is so totally fitting for this image!  The scallops are from Blueprints 6 and the small tab and 'stitched' strip are from Blueprints 1.  I added an extra tab (from the Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX), a button and some hemp thread for extra detail.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to play along with us at SACC for a chance to WIN!  ;)

SACC - Happy Birthday

 Hi all!  Welcome to another round of anything goes on the SACC blog!  The small script dp was cut out using one of the elements in the Blueprints 1 then sponged with some distressing ink.  The flowers and leaves are from the LJD Sweet Roses set and were cut out using the LJD Roses and Leaves die-namics.  I colored them with my SU watercolor pencils and blended with my aquapainter - SO fun to do!!!  The sentiment is from the LJD Pretty Poppies set and was cut out using my Fishtail Flags STAX.   I added tiny black brads to the flower centers and some lace to add to the vintage look.

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SACC - Thank you for all you do

Hi all!  It's Friday {yay!} which means it's time for another SACC!  Our sponsor this week is Digi Stamps 4 Joy and I chose to use their cute little Book Worm.  He's colored with copics.  The sentiment is from the MFT a la modes An Apple for Teacher set.  Can you say "ahead of the game"?  Boo-yah!!! :)  It doesn't happen often, so pardon my excitement!  I edged the sentiment (which was cut out using the Fishtail Flags STAX) with a black marker just to help it stand out a little more.  I got the sketch from a challenge over on SCS - it's Dare to get Dirty week and if you're not a member, I highly encourage all you crafters out there to JOIN because well, you're missing out!!!!

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SACC - Bold Masculine Happy Birthday

Hi all!  How's your summer going?  I've been MIA because we took an awesome family trip to Orlando recently for a baseball tournament/vacation.  GOOD TIMES!!!  Time for another Sister Act Card Challenge!  My card was made with nothing but MFT goodies (I know, you're not surprised!).  I used the Jumbo Mod Borders for a bold look, first stamped in black licorice, then in steel blue, then in steel blue again after stamping off once for a faded look.  The sentiment, from the Birthday Sentiments  set, was cut out with their new Pierced Circle STAX {love} and is up on dimensionals.  The cool splotches are from the Abstract Art set, again using the stamping off technique in steel blue.  A few stars from the Stacking Stars die-namics add just the right amount of embellishment while still keeping the card masculine.  The sketch is the MFTWSC134.

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SACC - Happy Birthday 2 you

Hi all!  Time for another anything goes challenge over on the Sister Act Card Challenge Blog!  The sentiment (from MFT) was stamped in sno cone ink.  I framed it with the LLD Insert It - Instaframe die-namic which is up on pop dots.  The sketch is the MFTWSC132.

Close up...  I used some tape to add a bit of sparkle and festiveness to the card.  The glitter is OLD glitter I got in a pack of Christmas colors and I swear, it is at least 10 years old if not more!  Ha!  A blu raspberry button and some twine finish it off.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the SACC dt created for you!

SACC - Summertime Hi

 Hi all!  Time for another SACC anything goes challenge!  This week our sponsor is Paper Addictions. I decided to use Splash Time - hehe, love him!  I used the DS104 sketch.  This cutie was colored with copics.  The "hi" is from the Happy Hellos die-namics and was just sitting on my desk begging to be used.  The circle is from Blueprints 3, the kraft button is from Blueprints 1 and the banners are from the Fishtail Flag STAX.  The card base is also MFT kraft cardstock and I also used lemon drop and blu raspberry.  The rest is all Echo Park dp.

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SACC - Hello Friend

Hi all!  Welcome to another round of anything goes over at the SACC Blog!  Our sponsor this week is Milk Coffee which you can find on Etsy.  I chose to use an older Flourishes' set of mine, Sweet Days of Summer.  I stamped it in hot fudge and also in sour apple, as a shadow.  The sentiment is from the Friendly Reminders set and was cut out using one of the Mini Doily Circles die-namics.  I also stamped the tiny trio of butterflies from the Sweet Days of Summer set in the middle of the sentiment.  A couple of kraft buttons with hemp thread and paper piercing add the finishing details.  This was also made for the Flourishes FLLCJUN13 Blog challenge.  ;)

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