Happy Birthday Flowers

I created this birthday card for the latest challenge over at 

Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #19

Theme Weather related
Sponsored by Bugaboo

I used the image Ladybug Flower row which can be found HERE in the Bugaboo shop.

I coloured this image with copics and added some Wink of Stella to the dragonfly and butterflies.
I hand pierced and stiched around the image and matted in black cardstock
to make it pop on the golden brown background.
This card is going to a special friend for her birthday (a little later, but better late than never)

I hope I've inspired you to play along with us at Open-Minded Crafting Fun

It's time...for a special celebration...

I created this cute card for the latest challenge over at 

Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #18

Theme - Just About Time (clocks, gears, metal)

Sponsored by Staz Stampz

I used the image Mad Hatter Chibi which can be found HERE in the Star Stampz etsy shop.

I had a lot of fun colouring this image.
This Mad Hatter reminds me a bit of Gene Wilder in the Willy Wonka movie!
I had to colour him in vibrant purple and red.

I hope I've inspired you to play along with us at Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Kick it up a notch...

I created this tab for my Happy Planner for the latest challenge over at 

Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #17

Theme  - Mighty Men in May

Sponsored by Kenny K.

I used the image Martial Arts Boy - Colour Image
 which can be found HERE in the Kenny K shop.

This is a dashboard/tab in my planner which is reminding me to keep working at my exercise and healthy habits this month, and to "Kick it up a notch"...meaning work a bit harder as summer is on theway!!

I printed this image and diecut it in a circle, added a mat (which I coloured with grey copic marker to tone in with the trim on his outfit) and used another circle diet to cut the shaped black background.
I typed the words in my computer and added boxes around them and then printed and individually cut them out and placed them on my creation.

I hope I've inspired you to play along with us at Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Spring Blessings

I created this card for the latest challenge over at 

Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #16

Theme - Angels of April

(or faith-based)

Sponsored by Sweet and Sassy Stamps

I used the image A Flower for You Ladybug image which can be found HERE

in the Sweet and Sassy Digital Stamp Store.

I coloured this image using copics and added a typewritten sentiment (using my computer)

I added some green enamel dots to give a bit of accent to the card.

The yellow striped paper has a bit of a distressed look (which didn't show up in the photo)

This is one of those cards that looks better in person!

I hope you like what I've created and will pop over to

Open-Minded Crafting Fun

and play along with us.

Movement in March

It's time for another challenge over at Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #15

Movement in March

(shakers, wobblers, dancing)

Sponsored by Aliciabel

I used the image Feather Fans from Aliciabel which can be found HERE in the Aliciabel shop.

I had a lot of fun colouring this image and used some funky paper as my background.

I stitched around the coloured image and kraft paper behind it.

I added a little bow from my stash and some gold crochet thread.

I hope you like what I've created and are inspired to play along

at

Open Minded Crafting Fun.

Flowering in February

I created this card for the latest challenge over at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #14 - Flowering February

Vacation / Holiday, Travel Vehicles

Sponsored by All Dressed Up

I used the image Little Treasures from All Dressed Up

which can be found HERE.

Isn't this such a cute image? 

I think it could be used for a whole bunch of occasions,

which is why I have left the sentiment off it.

The floral paper I used here is the P.S. I Love you paper pack from Kaiser Craft.

I hope you'll pop over to the Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge blog

and check out all the wonderful creations by the DT, and play along.

Life is an adventure

I created this card for the latest challenge over at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #13 - Jetsetting in January

Vacation / Holiday, Travel Vehicles

Sponsored by The Paper Shelter

I used the image The Aviator from The Paper Shelter

which can be found HERE.

Isn't this such a cute image?  I

 think it could be used for masculine birthdays 

and as a Bon Voyage card as well as a generic "Life's an Adventure" card 

like I've created here.

I hope you'll pop over to the Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge blog

and check out all the wonderful creations by the DT, and play along.

The challenge runs until January 31st, so there's lots of time.

Thank you

I created this thank you card for the latest challenge over at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun.

I used the image BOUQUET from KJ Arting, which can be found HERE.

Don't you just love the fall-ish colours here?

It feels so warm and thankful to me.

The challenge is Thanks - Thanksgiving.

You can find all the details HERE

.

I hope you like what I've created and going to play along this month 

at Open Minded Crafting Fun.

Happy Halloween

I created this cute Halloween card for the latest challenge at 

Open Minded Crafting fun...

I used the image Reindeer Christmas Penguin from Kitty Bee Design

I coloured this image with copics and kept my card pretty CAS (Clean and Simple)

I added some wink of stella glitter to the star danging from the antler.

I hope you like what I've created and are inspired to play along this month at

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenges

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination Challenge #102 - Always Anything Goes

Keep Calm and Read on

I created this bookmark for the latest challenge at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #8

Back to School / Reading

Sponsored by The Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette

I used the image MADELINA which can be found HERE
in the Nikki Burnette shop.

I coloured it with copics and created this cute bookmark.

Don't you just love this image??

I hope you like what I created and are inspired to play along with us this month at 

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges.

Patriotic Colours Challenge at Open Minded Crafting Fun

It's time again for another Monthly Challenge at

Open Minded Crafting fun

Challenge #7

Patriotic or Use Your Country Colours

I used the image TREE OF SECRETS from Crafts and Me

and coloured in red and white my country Colours.

I'm from Canada eh!!

I hope you like what I've created and manage to make some time to play along with us at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenges.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges

Inspiration Destination #93 - ATG

I Love You

I created this card for the latest challenge at 

Open Minded Crafty Fun

Challenge #6

Theme - Seasons / Holidays

(I chose Valentine's Day)

I used the image from Digi Stamps for Joy - I love you

This is something near and dear to me as I took my 6 month old son to Baby Sign Language classes (way back almost 10 years ago) and we have always used this "I love you" sign to each other.

I hope you like what I've created and will pop over to the

Open Minded Crafting Fun blog and see what the other team members created.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Birthday Stars

I created this card for the latest challenge over at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenges.

Challenge #5

Theme Use Your Favourite Technique

Sponsored by Lemon Shortbread

I used the image 80's Star Girl which can be found HERE in the Lemon Shortbread shop.

I coloured this image with copics and did stitching around all the bits on the card (with the exception of the star).  It is a labour intenstive thing to do as i have to hand pierce the holes first then stitch as I don't have a machine.

I hope I've inspired you to play along with us at Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenges.

Have a sweet day...

I created this card for the April Challenge over at 

Open Minded Crafting fun Challenges

Challenge #4

Easter - Pastels

Sponsored by A Random Fan

I used the image Share a Latte which can be found here in the A Random Fan Shop.

I coloured it with copics

Hair - Y28

Skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21

Dog - Y28, E31, E33

Blanket & outfit - B34, Y02, Y06, R24

I was sooo pleased with how the hair turned out on this one!!  

Here's a closer look

The sentiment is from my stash of acrylic stamps

The Stamps of Life

I hope you like what I've created and are inspired to play along with us at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun this month.

 

I'm entering this card in the following challenge(s)
Cupcake Inspirations #355 - Patterns

A wee bit of Irish Luck for ya !!

I created this card for the March Challenge over at 

Open Minded Crafting fun Challenges

Challenge #3

St. Patrick's Day 

I used the image Theodore Shamrocks which can be found here in the Bugaboo shop.

I coloured it with copics

Bear - E31, E33, Y28

Shamrocks - G02, G07, G09

Hat - G02, G07, W7, Y28

Ladybug - R46, W7

I added a chalked background to the image and some little tiny rhinestones to each shamrock.

Here's what the inside looks like

The sentiment is from my stash of acrylic stamps

The Stamps of Life

I hope you like what I've created and are inspired to play along with us at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun this month.

 

Monsters in Love

I created this Valentine's Day card for the latest challenge over at 

Open Minded Crafting Fun.

Here's a close up photo of the bow/sentiment

Challenge #2

Love/Valentine's Day

Sponsored by SLS Lines

I used the image Monsters in Love which can be found HERE in the SLS Lines shop.

I coloured this with copics:
Monsters - YG
Outfits - R24, W3
Hearts - R24, W3

I hope I've inspired you to play along this month at Open Minded Crafting Fun.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
ABC - A is for animals (hope the Monsters count as animals)

Have a PURRFECT Birthday

I created this card for the latest challenge over at
Open Minded Crafting Fun

I'm soooo excited to be a part of this Design Team. with a bunch of very talented ladies.   

Here's a peek at the tab opened up...

Open Minded Crafting Fun

Challenge #1

Theme - Try Something New

The something new for me is doing a pull tab on the front of a card (and also the lovely pearl-like brads I attached).

I used the image CAT/KITTEN DIGITAL STAMP from Polkadoodles which can be found here.

I took a lot of time to colour these kitties up.  I'm very pleased with how FURRY they actually look (and was inspired by my friend Marion who always does such a great job on colouring; especially animal fur).

I hope you'll pop over and play along with us at Open Minded Crafting Fun

This challenge runs from Sunday January 10th to Sunday January 31st.