Black Cats

I can hardly believe that it's  the last of September already!

Guess that means Halloween is right around the corner, so that's

 what I made today....a Halloween card.

 

 

Over at  CAS on Friday 

the challenge is to use a Die Cut on your card.

Hopefully this will count as clean & simple.

Here's what I used:

grey cardstock card base 

black cardstock with a circle cut out of it using

Simon Says Stamp Stitched Circles Die

orange & yellow watercolor sample from my stash

Lawn Fawn picket fence border die

Impression Obsession cat dies

Studio-g  Happy Halloween  stamp

white embossing powder

The standing cat and the fence are both 4 die cuts thick 

which IRL  gives the card some extra interest.

Thanks for stopping by.

'till next time,

Doni

flying

Hi!

Just wanted to share a couple of cards that I made today.

This first one I'm going to submit to Less is More

 

This second one I'm sending to my sister-in-law who is coming for a visit 

at the end of the month.

 It was fun using some older stamps...I think the bunny stamp is from 2011.

Here's  quick look at what I used:

Thanks for stopping by!

'till next time, 

Doni

Florals

Hi !

Time for a new code word from Addicted To Clean and Simple.

 

 

 

Our sponsor for this challenge is

STAMPlorations

Here's my take on the code word:

I used a Penny Black die (51-008 bashful)

which I colored with copic markers

The hello is from a Simon Says Stamp set called sending happy thoughts

for the white background I used

MFT Die-namics

Blueprints #13 

and

 Stitched Basic Edges 

To add extra interest and dimension

 the flowers are 4 layers thick 

and the hello has some glimmer from Wink of Stella- clear.

Ya know, that green does not look near that neon in real life! (just sayin')

Thanks for looking!

'till next time,

Doni

polar bear hello

Hi!

I'm playing along with  Color Throwdown today.

Here's what I came up with:

 

card recipe:

white cardstock 

navy blue cardstock

printed paper from Amy Tangerine 6x6 paper pad

Poppy stamps - hello background die

My Favorite things - Polar Bear Pals stamp set

I paper pieced the scarf from the printed paper 

and popped the bear up with pop dots , 

it's hard to tell from the picture 

here's a closer look:

I'm  also linking this up to
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple.

Thanks for stopping by.

'till next time,

Doni

Get well soon!

Today I'm playing along with CAS(E) this sketch.

 

 

Here's my take on it:

 

 and here's what I did on the inside:

 

The get well soon is from Lawn Fawn

The inside sentiment is from Words to the Rescue

For the sweet little floral bouquet I used a stamp from Amy Tangerine

 

had to do some creative masking off to only get the flowers but i think it was worth it!

Thanks for stopping by today.

'till next time,

Doni

 

Apples

Hi !

Time for a new code word from Addicted To Clean and Simple.

  This time I am playing Hostess and I chose the word Apples.

I made this card for my Granddaughter who will be a senior in high school this year.

And yes, I only used one apple and the code word is apples

but, close enough! Right? 

 Here's the inside:

 I used the cute little apples from the  Lawn Fawns Thanks a Bushel stamp set.

I used my computer to print the inside sentiment.

Hope you can play along with us!

Thanks for stopping by!!

'till next time,

Doni

Hello

Hello!

Today I'm playing along with CASology.

 

Here's what I came up with:

I've had this cute little bee stamp forever...so, I have no idea where it came from.

I used Avery Elle square dies to make the frame , popped it up with foam tape.

Since the flower extends outside the frame I stamped another flower 

 fussy cut it and added it on top.

Here's a closer look:

Thanks so much for looking.

I'm linking this card to 

CASology 

and 

Simon Says Stamp 

Wednesday Challenge (anything goes)

Friends

Hi !

Time for a new code word from Addicted To Clean and Simple.

This challenge is hosted by Susan and she chose the word FRIENDS.

 

Here's my card:

 

I used Tim Holtz Crazy Dogs. 

The sentiment is from a stamp set from Jane's Doodles.

  

I hope you can play along with us.

Happy Little Stampers  

is offering a prize of a

$15 gift certificate to the winner.

'till next time,

Doni

Mix it Up

Hello!

This sounded like a fun challenge. 

To play, all you do is combine any Essentials by Ellen product 

and any Avery Elle product!

So, I did that and came up with this cute card.

 I used:

Essentials by Ellen - All Inside by Julie ( hi, there)

Avery Elle - Furry Friends

Copic Markers

foam tape

Thanks for stopping by.

'till next time,

Doni

One Layer

Hi !

Time for a new code word from Addicted To Clean and Simple.

 Here's my card:

 

Ya know, I just cannot leave a one layer card alone...

so I just HAD to do this:

 The stamps came in a gift bag that I won at the last scrapbook Crop I went to.

The packaging says distributed by Firefly.

Sea Friends

I just got a cute stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh

 called Sea Friends.

I went to their blog and found this really cute shaker card 

with great how to instructions by Yoonsun Hur.

So I followed the instructions and made a card exactly like hers.

Here's mine:

 

This was so much fun, That I made a 3-D Box Card using the same stamps.

 

Here's a closer look:

I used the Lawn Fawn custom craft box die .

There are a ton of videos on you tube that show you how to put it together.

I used my computer to print the message.

On the shaker card I used a die from Mama Elephant called 

Framed Tags.

All these sea friends make me want to go to the beach!!

'till next time,

Doni

with sympathy

I´ve received the sad news that my online friend , Faith Skrdla,  Illustrator and Owner of From the Heart Stamps has passed away.

In Memory of Faith Skrdla

 

I started with the From The Heart design team in October of 2015. I will miss it very much. Everyone who knew Faith, knows what a great Person she was. I never met her personally, but I feel I have lost a wonderful “Online Friend”. She will always have a special place in my heart.  

  My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband, her children and her family.

Swirly Birthday

    

 I came across this monthly inspirational challenge based

 on a Pinterest-inspired photo that is located 

on the Ellen Hutson Classroom Blog.

A random challenge participant will receive a

 $50 gift certificate 

to the Ellen Hutson store.  

To be eligible for a shot at the prize, 

you MUST use Essentials by Ellen products 

and the photo badge as inspiration. 

 

and here's the inspiration board:

 

I loved the colors and for some reason it all registered as swirls of color.

So here's what I came up with:

 

I hand cut a swirl design stencil from acrylic 

and then used distress inks in all the pretty colors to sponge in the swirls.

I used the Essentials by Ellen stamp set called All Inside by Julie.

 

  Colored the bear with Copics 

(E50,E53, E55, R20)

Tucked in a party hat...I just love the way he can hold things!

The cute speech bubble is from Lawn Fawn-chit chat

Thanks for stopping by. 

'till next time,

Doni

CAS(E) this Sketch

 

 Here's today's sketch:

 

and here's what I did with it: 

Can you tell I need a baby card for my great niece who's expecting?

I used the cute little rattle from Lawn Fawn- plus one stamp set 

and the sentiment from Paper Smooches.

I used wink of stella and Glossy Accents on the rattles.

Here's a closer look:

Thanks for looking!  

 

'till next time,

Doni

WHEELS

Hi !

Time for a new code word from Addicted To Clean and Simple.

Kel is our hostess this time and she chose:

Here's what that word inspired me to make:

 

Here's what I used:

red top folding card base 

white cardstock

MFT Die-namics stitched rounded rectangle stax 

Lawn Fawn -Wheelie like you (stamps & die)

Copic Markers

foam tape

Simon Says Stamp - holiday shapes ( little heart)

I hope you get to play along with us on this cute challenge.

'till next time, 

Doni

Blue Foot

Hi!

I just got the cutest new stamp from Impression Obsession.

This is the Blue Footed Boobie Bird and yes, there is an actual bird named that!

 

 

I'm entering this in a joint challenge between 

Less is More  and  AAA Cards.

           

                                                   

Man, these girls really know how to torture a person!

One layer  with a colored cardbase! 

Totally not in my comfort zone!

So, little Miss Boobie Bird is stamped on a Kraft Cardbase

and colored with Prisma Color Pencils.

 

The Yippee! came from a stamp set 

called Monsters Ink by Technique Tuesday.

 

I'm making this card for a friend who is taking the three day 

Bar Exam. I figure she'll feel like this when she's done!

'till next time,

Doni

Wednesday Challenge

Hi there!

This is the card I made for the 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog.

The challenge this week is to use plaid and

  they are are showcasing Lawn Fawn Products.

Earlier this week I spent a rainy afternoon coloring a bunch of images
 from Lawn Fawn 

 while binge watching Face Off on Hulu.

 See:

And I had just watched this really great video by Nichol Spohr 

on You Tube on how to make a shaker card

( you can watch it HERE.)

So, that's how my card came to be. 

'till next time,

Doni

SUMMER

Hi !

Time for a new code word from Addicted To Clean and Simple.

Ceal is our hostess for this challenge and she has chosen the code word:

SUMMER

I have to admit, I'm a stay in the air conditioning kinda girl...

but I do love birdbrain and so I made a card using this cute digi stamp 

of him floating in his cute inner tube totally enjoying his summer.

 

I colored him with copics and then added the water with watercolors

using only as much water as I had to because I did not use watercolor weight paper.

Thanks for stopping by.

'till next time,

Doni

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Kylie!

And welcome to my little part of this special blog hop.

Here's the card I made to help celebrate this day:

I used the Happy Little Stampers stamp set Butterfly Birthday. 

(find it HERE )

I stamped with Memento tuxedo black ink,

colored the butterfly with copic neon colors (FYG2,FRV1,FY1).

Then I used Wink of Stella and when that was dry, a thick coat of Glossy Accents.

Here's a closer look:

That butterfly really shines and glitters!

I hope everyone is enjoying this blog hop.

Next stop is Jaydee's Blog and you can find it HERE.

'till next time,

Doni 

 

Smile!

Time for a new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches.

I was looking through  my Pinterest Boards for some inspiration

and I saw a card with a black butterfly and hot pink and vivid orange

That I liked, so I went with those colors.

Here's what I ended up with:

 here's the sketch:

 

As you can see I made a horizontal card because

 I wanted to use the "happy looks good on you" and it wouldn't fit on a vertical card!

And because , even when I try, I can't make 2 cards exactly alike  

there's these:

I kinda like the one on the right best.

 I had cut a strip of orange from the bottom front of the card

because I wanted to stamp the sentiment on it for the pink card and I was 

too lazy to go get a scrap of orange.

Strange how creativity leads you sometimes.

 The stamp set I used for these cards is 

called Choose Happy from Simon Says Stamp.

'till next time,

Doni

Magical Day!

Today I made a card to play along with 

 

Freshly Made Sketches.

 

 

Here's the sketch:

 I used lots of sparkly stuff, you can see it better IRL.

 

Here's the card recipe:

grey cardstock for card base 

white cardstock for focal panel

Lawn Fawn - Fairy Friends

Lawn Fawn perfectly plaid 6x6 paper

Black cardstock for die cut 

Die Cut- foliage border by Darice

Distress Inks- pickled raspberry and dusty concord

Copic markers 

silver glitter

tiny glitter stars (source unknown)

Wink of Stella - clear

Whew, no wonder my desk is a mess!!

Thanks for stopping by.

'till next time,

Doni

 

 

 

 

Color Throwdown

Hi!

I'm playing along with  Color Throwdown today.

I  was lucky and got picked as Featured Stamper for Challenge # 447,
so that means I'm the Guest Stamper today!
I'm super excited!  Here's  the colors for this challenge:

This inspiration picture was so stunning that I could not get Poppies out of my head!!
So I went with it....here's my card:

  

Here's a close look:

 

I used the no line coloring technique ( stamp the image with a very light color ink).

I used Hero Arts Shadow ink - soft sand. 

Then I used a fine brush and water and gave water coloring a shot.

Here's what I used:

 

The doodle lines around the edges are a stamp from rubbernecker.

The pretty poppies are also a stamp by rubbernecker.

The sentiment is is from the Doodle Buds Stamp set by W plus 9.

Hope you have fun playing with this week's colors!

'till next time,

Doni