April Showers Bring May Flowers - Magnolia-Licious and Wee Stamps Challenge - Use Vellum

It's time for Team B to share their cards for new challenge at Magnolia-Licious and Wee Stamps Challenge
If you didn't see it last week our challenge for you is to use Vellum
Now I went super easy for my interpretation as I used Vellum stickers! I absolutely love these and am always sucked into buying too many so it was nice to have an excuse to use them :) I used Vellum flowers and butterflies and my sentiment is a printed vellum one too!
There are so many wonderful images in the store that it does get to be a challenge to use all the wonderful ones in your collection.
Today's card features an image from the Brand New Once Upon A Time Collection, it's in stock and shipping right now!

Challenges:
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Goes (3 entries)
Pennys - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Sweet Stampin - Anything But Birthday (2 entries only)
Visible Image - Ink Up a Favorite Stamp
Crafty Boots - Stamped Character
Love to Create - Punches or Dies (3 entries only)
Paper Crafting Journey - Sentiment (3 entries only)
Shelly's Thrilling Thursday - April Showers Bring May Flowers (3 entries)
There She Goes - April Showers Bring May Flowers
Wags N Whiskers - May Flowers
Critter Sketch - Flowers
Forever Friends - Lots of Flowers
Get Inky - Fabulous Floral Fun
DRS Designs - Pastels
QKR Stampede - Favorite Things (coloring, Tilda, butterflies)(4 entries only)
Artistic Inspirations - Lots of Layers (3 entries only)
Cutie Pie - Lots of Layers (3 entries only)
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Lots of Layers (2 entreis only)



Card Recipe:
Image - Tilda Longstocking
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Martha Stewart Vintage Girl
Border - Martha Stewart Vintage Girl Die-Cut
Doily - Wilton
Die Cut - Scalloped Rectangle by Cheery Lynn Designs
Vellum Sentiment - Heidi Grace
Vellum Flowers - Sticko Flowers Pink/Green
Vellum Butterflies - Jolee's Boutique Vellum Butterflies







So maybe you have some of these wonderful stickers in your collection waiting to be used, or maybe you have vellum and will get punching on it, embossing it or even printing on it! Whichever way you use it be sure to add a Maggie and come and play in this second week of our Magnolia-Licious and Wee Stamps Challenge!
Katie

You Can't Wrap Love in a Box - My Besties Challenge - Use a Punch or Die

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and this week we want to see you use "Punches and/or Dies" on your card.

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Cheery Lynn Designs - Bling It Up (and a CL die)
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (Bling, Dimension, Square)
Bearly Mine - Use a Digi (2 entries only)
Partytime Tuesday - Tic Tac Toe (top line Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glitter)
Fab N Funky - Love
CRAFT - Bling It Up
QKR Stampede - Favorite Things (coloring, bling, dies)(4 entries only)



Card Recipe:
Image - Fancy Franny
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Ginger by DCWV
Sentiment - Cloud 9
Ruffled Ribbon - Offray
Trim - Hobby Lobby
Rhinestones - Michaels
Glitter Brads - The Paper Studio
Dies - Mini Fanciful Flourish, Medium Rose, Leaf and Dainty Dutch Square Doily all by Cheery Lynn Designs






I wouldn't usually use Blue and Green together but when I saw this gorgeous paper stack I just had to have it and so Franny got the blue and green treatment :)
I had some glitter paper and brads that were just waiting to be used and I think they added the touch of bling that this card needed.
Next week you'll see me in a different spot but don't worry I'll still be creating with Sherri's gorgeous images and for now I leave you with the task of punching your way to an enter in the Besties Challenge!

Pile It On #17 - April Showers Bring May Flowers

It's time for another challenge over at Pile It On and we want to see your interpretation of our theme "April Showers Bring May Flowers"
Maybe you'll have lots of flowers, maybe an umbrella or two or even a combination of the two!
We have a favorite sponsor for this challenge and that is Gingerloft

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Goes (3 entries)
Pennys - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Ladybug Crafts - Spring (3 entries only)
Belli - Spring
Creative Moments - Spring
Stamping With the Dragon - Spring has Sprung
Die Cuttin Divas - Flowers and a Die
Shelly's Thrilling Thursday - April Showers Bring May Flowers (5 entries)
Craft Room Challenge - So Sentimental (3 entries only)
Paper Crafting Journey - Sentiment (3 entries only)
Bearly Mine - Use a Digi (2 entries only)
QKR Stampede - Favorite Things (coloring, punches, dies)(4 entries only)



Card Recipe:
Image - Flower Fields
Sentiment and Paper - Sweet Memories by Colorbok
Medium - Copic Markers
Border Punches - Fiskars Grass and Fiskars Double Bubble
Flowerpot Punch - Family Treasures
Fence Die - Woodgrain Fence by My Favorite Things






There is something about this card that just gives me a good feeling, maybe it the bright cheery paper, maybe the cute die cuts or maybe the triple flowerpots that make the artist in my happy. Whatever it is, it just makes me smile and now it is your turn to play with our theme and then go over and share at Pile It On
Katie

Smile Often and Laugh Always - Pink Gem #77 - Going Green

It's time for another challenge at A Gem of A Challenge and this week is a great one as we want to see you "Going Green!"
I decided to go with the color green but maybe you will decided to use something recycled or maybe even something for Earth Day.
Janet has designed so many New Stamps that you have no excuse not to treat yourself and then come and play!

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes with Ribbon
Oozak - Pearls, Lace and Ribbon (3 entries only)
Milk Coffee - Lace and Pearls
Totally Papercrafts - Flowers and Lace
Sandy's Crafty Creations - Stitching (Real or Faux)
Paper Crafting Journey - Sentiment (3 entries only)
Art Impressions - Layer It Up (2 entries only)
The Pink Elephant - Lift It Up
Oldie but a Goodie - Make It Girly (the butterflies, ribbon and chipboard are the old items)
4 Crafty Chicks - Felt



Card Recipe:
Image - Rainbow Chloe
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - Sunshowers by Heidi Grace
Chipboard Flowers - Colorbok
Butterflies - Michaels $1 spot
Doily - Wilton
Lace - Hobby Lobby
Ribbon - Michaels
Pearls - Recollections





Lots of layers on this one from the doily to the mats and then I decoupaged Chloe's legs and head for a little bit more pop!
I really love the felt butterflies, they are ages old and I only have a few left.
I hope that you like little Chloe and that you will "Go Green" and come over to play with us at A Gem of A Challenge this week.
Katie

Live, Laugh, Sing - Digital Delights - Singing Sally

Hello and welcome to a new card for Digital Delights
I really had fun with this card, Singing Sally looks like she is audtioning for The X Factor!
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Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything Goes
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Sandy's Crafty Creations - Stitching (Real or Faux)
One Crazy Stamper - Black and White and One More Color
Craft Room Challenge - So Sentimental (3 entries only)


Card Recipe:
Image - Singing Sally
Sentiment - Groove On Sentiments
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Die Cuts With A View Performance
Square Die Cut - Spellbinders Majestic Elements Marvelous Squares
Music Notes Die Cuts - Die-Namics by My Favorite Things
Ribbon - Michaels
Rhinestones - Michaels





I love the pop that black gives to a project and this paper pack was perfect to add a little punch to Singing Sally don't you think?
Katie

Best Friends Forever - Wee Wednesday

Today is another trip into the world of Wee Wednesday and I've been dying to show you this card :) Oh my how cute is this image?
There are so many fabulous Wee Stamps in the store that is was so hard to choose which one to work with but to celebrate the warmer Spring days I thought Wee Suzi was just perfect!
Remember that we have a little incentive for you to drop over and look at the great cards as Diana will be picking a lucky commenter to win a surprise! So go and take a look over there and leave a little love and you may get some love in return!
Challenges:
Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything Goes
Visible Image - Ink Up a Favorite Stamp
Card Makin Mamas - Ribbon (2 entries only)
Oozak - Pearls, Lace and Ribbon (3 entries only)
Lexi's - Lace and/or Ribbon (2 entries only)
ABC - L for Lovely Lace (1 entry only)
Bunny Zoes - Favorite Color Combo
Deep Ocean - Favorite Color Combo
Crafty Creations - Pink + 1 (Aqua)
Stampin For the Weekend - Friendship
Pause Dream Enjoy - Friendship
Raise the Bar - Friendship
Sparkles Forum - Hearts (the doily)
Love to Scrap - Cut It Out! Use Punches/Dies (2 entries only)
Emerald Faeries - 1 Image, 2 Papers, 3 Embellishments



Card Recipe:
Image - Wee Suzi
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - All a Flutter by Colorbok
Doily - Wilton
Butterfly Die - Die-Namic's by My Favorite Things
Pom Pom Trim - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Blue Trim - May Arts
Lace - Hobby Lobby
Stitched Ribbon - Michaels
Pearls - Recollections






I went with one of my favorite color combinations, Pink and Aqua, and I think it's the perfect touch for a bright and happy card.
Be sure to drop by Magnolia-Licious for Wee Wednesday to see some other fabulous creations from Chris and Suzanne and also be sure to check out the challenge that started yesterday and the theme is "Use Vellum". My card for the challenge will be shown next week as we split the team so that the fun creations are shown twice as often!
Katie

Plant a Little Love and Watch A Miracle Grow

OK, I promised myself I wouldn't make any "unnecessary" cards this week but once I saw the challenge at The Shabby Tearoom I knew I just had to play along.
I used a Just Rite Stampers image and sentiment that I have had for ages and never inked up, what's sad is that this style on the wooden block isn't even made anymore :(

Challenges:
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everyone - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything Goes
The Shabby Tearoom - Spring Bliss (Yellow, Green, White/Green, Polka Dots (on the yellow paper and button) and Flowers)
Sweet Stampin - Buttons, Bows and Polka Dots
Fairytale - 1 Button, 2 Die Cuts, 3 Papers
Everybody Art - Two Colors
Scrappy Frogs - Think Spring
Kaboodle Doodles - Spring
Creative Moments - Spring
Penny Black at Allsorts - Blossoms and Bows (3 entries only)
Platypus Creek - Flowers and Pearls
Allsorts - Passion for Flowers
Bloggers Challenge - In Bloom
Broken Box Stock - Florals (3 entries only)
Crafts 4 Eternity - April Showers Bring Spring Flowers
Shelly's Thrilling Thursday - April Showers Bring May Flowers
Docerela - Flowers
Wags N Whiskers - May Flowers
The Paper Shelter - Make It Bloom
Loves Rubber Stamps - The Great Outdoors
Paper Creator - All About Spots
QKR Stampede - Die Cuts/Punches
Stamp and Create - Use at least 1 die
Die Cuttin Divas - Flowers and Dies
Southern Girls - Buttons, Badges or Flair


Card Project
Image and Sentiment - Plant a Little Love by Just Rite Stampers (discontinued)
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Lemon Garden Stack by DCWV
Scalloped Circle Die - Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Scallops
Flourish - Mini Fanciful Flourish by Cheery Lynn Designs
Border Punch - Fiskars Double Bubble
White Flowers - The Paper Studio
Yellow Flowers - Recollections
Spotted Button - The Paper Studio
Ribbon - American Crafts
Cording - May Arts
Pearls - Bridal Dept
Lace - Hobby Lobby





I really love this card, the colors are so fresh and springy and it just makes me smile.
Be sure to pop back tomorrow as it is my turn for a Wee Wednesday!
Katie

Bloom and Grow - My Besties Challenge - It's Ribbon Time

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and this week we want to see you use "Ribbon" on your card.
Oh my goodness the Butterfly Fairy image I chose is so cute! I think she looks like a real "flower child" and the papers I chose have a kind of hippie feel to them too.

Challenges:
Stamp-N-Doodle - Anything Goes
Lexi's - Lace and/or Ribbon (2 entries only)
Card Makin Mamas - Ribbon (2 entries only)
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (Bling, Glitter, Square)
Catch the Bug - Bingo! (I chose Ribbon, Pearl and Glitter)
Catered Crop - Just Add Glitter
Flourishes - Frame It!
Love to Scrap - Cut It Out! Use Punches/Dies (2 entries only)
Flutterby Wednesday - Sentiment (with a Fairy or Butterfly)
Country View Challenges - Butterflies
Diva's by Design - Butterflies/Birds
DRS Designs - Bows
Moving Along With The Times - Fantasy or Fairies
Bloggers Challenge - In Bloom



Card Recipe:
Image - Butterfly Fairy
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Doodle Deux by Prima
Die Cut - Sizzix
Sentiment - K and Co
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Brads - The Paper Studio
Pearls - Recollections
Glitter - Recollections Extra Fine






I love this die cut frame and although it is a little big for a 6" square card it works at an angle and I like the quirky feel that it gives to an elegant frame.
I hope you liked this one and that you will go over to the Besties Challenge and join with us.
Katie

Hope, Love and Joy - Flower Pot Chick - From The Heart

Well I don't know about you but I am glad to see the end of this week. From the bombings at the Boston Marathon to the explosion in the town of West here in Texas it has been a hard week for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with all those touched by these tragedies and hopefully we can look forward to more peaceful times.
I hope my bright Springy card can bring a smile at this time.

Challenges:
Through the Craftroom Door - Always Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Stamp-N-Doodle - Anything Goes
Art Impressions - Layer It Up (2 entries only)
Glitter N Sparkle - Stiching, Real or Faux
Sandy's Crafty Creations - Stitching (Real or Faux)
Craft Your Passion - Adorable Animals
Cupcake Crafts - Cute and Cuddly
Incy Wincy - Fur or Feathers
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Spring has Sprung
Ladybug Crafts - Spring (3 entries only)
Bearly Mine - Spring Flowers (2 entries only)
Digital Tuesday - Springtime
Shelly's Thrilling Thursday - April Showers Bring May Flowers (3 entries)
Crafts 4 Eternity - April Showers Bring May Flowers
Broken Box Stock - Flowers


Card Recipe:
Image - Flower Pot Chick
Medium - Copic Markers
Sentiment - Elegant Easter Sentiments
Paper - Hideaway by First Edition
Ribbon - Michaels
Spotted Brads - The Paper Studio
Flower - Prima
Spotted Button - The Paper Studio






There are a lot of little parts to this image so I decided just to pop up the 3 large flowers for a little dimension. This little chick certainly makes me smile and I hope he brings a little sunshine into your life today.
Katie

Way 2 Go! - Digital Delights - Tommy Trumpeter

It's time for another card featuring one of the latest releases from Digital Delights!
For today's card I chose Tommy Trumpeter and what a cutie he is!

Challenges:
A Little Bit Crafty - Anything Goes (1 entry only)
Through the Craftroom Door - Always Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Clear It Out - 2 or more Buttons (old stash, the buttons)
Stampavie and More - For a Boy
Auds Sentiments - For a Guy
Craft Room Challenge - So Sentimental (3 entries only)
Shopping Our Stash - Text or Letters (13 combined challenges max)


Card Recipe:
Image - Tommy Trumpeter
Sentiment - Groove On Sentiment Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - The Kidlet Stack by DCWV
Buttons - Dress It Up
Ribbon - Michaels
Twine - The Twinery






A very clean and simple style of card for me but boy cards don't need all the frou-frou do they?
Be sure to pop back tomorrow for another cute Springtime card.
Katie

Smile Often and Laugh Always - From The Heart

Happy Hump Day!
Time for another super sweet Spring card to brighten your day :)
For this one I chose to use the gorgeous Bunny Hello from From The Heart Stamps

Challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Patties Creations - Make It Sparkle (2 entries only)
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (Bling, Dimension, Square)
Milk Coffee - Welcome Spring
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Spring has Sprung
Ladybug Crafts - Spring (3 entries only)
Digital Tuesday - Springtime
Creative Moments - Springtime
Bearly Mine - Spring Flowers (2 entries only)
Belli - Pastels
One Stop Crafts - Pastels
Sweet Stampin - Pastels
Craft Your Passion - Adorable Animals
Cupcake Crafts - Cute and Cuddly
Incy Wincy - Fur or Feathers



Card Recipe:
Image - Bunny Hello
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper, Sentiment and Butterflies - Daydream by Heidi Grace
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Daisy
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Flower Brads - Unknown
Rhinestones - Pizzaz-a-Plenty






I did a little layering with the bunny and the little girls head and I tried to keep all the colors soft and Spring-like.
I hope you like her and be sure to pop back tomorrow for another card.
Katie

The Paper Nest Dolls Guest Designer Spot - King Owen

It's time for another card for my guest spot over at The Paper Nest Dolls
Today I got to play with the adorable King Owen and I decided he would be perfect for a cute birthday card.

Challenges:
Dream Valley - Happy Birthday
Addicted to Stamps - Birthday
The Paper Nest Dolls - Happy Happy Birthday
Come and Get It - Kids Birthday
Corrosive - Life's Special Moments
The Crafting Cafe - Let's Celebrate! (1 entry only)
Gingerloft - For the Guys
Card Mania - Punches/Dies (3 entries only)
One Stitch at a Time - Bright Colors
The Craft Garden - Rainbows (I think I have most of the colors here :))


Card Recipe:
Image - King Owen
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - Hootenanny by My Minds Eye
Embossing Folder - Tiny Stars by The Paper Studio
Die Cut - Sizzix
Rhinestones - Michaels
Balloon Punch - Marvy
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Flower - Sassafras






I colored and cut out Owen and layered the head section for more dimension.
He sure does look regal with his rhinestone encrusted crown doesn't he?
I have enjoyed my little visit at The Paper Nest Dolls and I hope you have too.
Katie