For a Guy - Pile It On #11 - Dr Digi

Today at Pile It On we have a challenge that many of your avoid, Cards for a Guy! Well I decided to take it literally and I know many men in my life that would love this card, what guy doesn't snicker over a silly card, especially with a cartoon woman on it? (I don't know many anyway)
This image from Dr Digi reminds me very much of the old English "Seaside Postcard" humor, always a little naughty but you couldn't help but laugh. For my non UK friends have a quick look at Googles Images for Seaside Postcards to get the idea :)

Challenges:
Craftin Desert Divas - Birthday
Crafty Creations - Birthday
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Birthday Sentiment
Fussy and Fancy - Birthday
Scrap It Girl - Birthdays
Whoopsi Daisy - Birthdays
Paper Pretties - Birthday
Bloggers Challenge - Birthday
Sunflower Fields - Birthday or Flowers (I have both :))
Cards Galore and More - Rubber or Digi Stamp (3 entries only)
Doodle Pantry - Any Digi (1 entry only)
Countryview - Paper Chase
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Patterned Paper
Brown Sugar - Paper Piecing (2 entries only)
Flat Friends - Cards for Men (1 entry only)
Color Me Creative - Show Some Skin (3 entries only)
Pumpkin Spice - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Stampin For The Weekend - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes (4 entries only)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Auds Sentiments - Anything Goes (with a sentiment)(5 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Pennys - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
The Doodle Garden - Anything Goes (4 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Wash Day by Dy Digi
Sentiment - Printed
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - One Sunny Day by Heidi Grace
Fabric Brads - Heidi Grace

To me the image screamed to be paper pieced and so I kept with strong graphic patterns and I had some fun making it and I love the result.
I hope you do and that you will make a Guy Card and come and share it with us at Pile It On and Good Luck!

Katie

A Gem of A Challenge - Mothers Day/Birthday for a Special Lady

It's time for another challenge at A Gem of A Challenge and this time we are looking for a Mother's Day card or a Birthday card for a Special Lady.
It is Mothering Sunday in the UK on March 30th so it is definitely time to make that card and if you are in the US you will have got ahead of yourself instead of waiting until May to craft ;)

Challenges:
Craftin Desert Divas - Birthday
Crafty Creations - Birthday
Fussy and Fancy - Birthday
Scrap It Girl - Birthdays
Whoopsi Daisy - Birthdays
Paper Pretties - Birthday
Bloggers Challenge - Birthday
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Birthday Sentiment
Sunflower Fields - Birthday or Flowers (I have both :))
Lia Stampz - For a Special Lady (1 entry only)
Seema Crafts - Something For Mum
Simon Says Stamp - Mother Day/Special Girl
Bearly Mine - One For The Girls (2 entries only)
Cute Card Thursday - Girls Girls Girls
Hobbybook Designers - Make it Girly (3 entries only)
Emerald Faeries - Girly and Pretty in Pink
Allsorts - Pretty in Pink (3 entries only)
Fashionista (No nose) - Pretty in Pink
Natalie and Amy - Flowers (3 entries only)
Crafters Cafe - Flowers (3 entries only)
Challenges and Candies - Flowers
Milk Coffee - At Least 2 Flowers (3 entries only)
Feeling Crafty - Digi and Bling (3 entries only)
Jellypark - Pretty Pastels
Countryview - Paper Chase
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Patterned Paper
Auds Sentiments - Anything Goes (with a sentiment)(5 entries only)
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Butterfly Chloe
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Beautiful Life by Echo Park
Sentiment - Joanns
Glitter Dots - Recollections
Doily - Wilton
Flowers - Recollections
Butterflies - Unknown
Bow - Off a Chocolate box

I decide to go with a Birthday card and little Chloe is certainly a good choice to bring you birthday wishes.
We hope you can join in with our A Gem of A Challenge and Good Luck!

Katie

Hello Sunshine - Digital Delights - Flower Power Daffy

Now that we've "Sprung Forward" here in the US I decided it was time for Spring to arrive!
So for today's card for Digital Delights I went with one of my favorites, Flower Power Daffy!


Challenges:
Created with Love - Think Spring
Stamp and Create - Ready for Spring (1 entry per week)
Oldie but a Goodie - Spring has Sprung (old item is image)
Crafting For All Seasons - Spring(3 entries only)
Fairies Challenge - Spring
Ladybug - Spring (3 entries only)
Fitztown - Spring Colors (and digi)
Bloggers Challenge - Fabulous Florals
Challenges and Candies - Flowers
Crafters Cafe - Flowers (3 entries only)
The House that Stamps Built - Flower Theme
Hobbybook Designers - Make it Girly (3 entries only)
Countryview - Paper Chase
Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Glitter N Sparkle - Anything Goes
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Flower Power Daffy
Sentiment - Spring Sentiments Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Hideaway by First Edition
Oval Dies - Sizzix
Ribbon - May Arts
Flowers - Michaels
Doily - Wilton

Daffy is the perfect little Daffodil girl, one of my very favorite Spring flowers, and I hope she brings a little Spring sunshine into your life today.

Katie

Sweet Memories - Shades of Green - Aurora Stamps

You saw my first card using an Aurora Wings image and I just had to do another one :)
There are lots of "Green" challenges around in honor of the upcoming St Patrick's Day and so I found a few and made my "Sleepy Bunny" Green!


Challenges:
Aurora Stamps FB Challenge - Shades of Green
Craft for the Craic - Green (5 entries only)
Craftitude - Green (3 entries only)
Digi Haven - At Least at 3 Shades of Green
Loves Rubber Stamps - Shades of Green
Crafty Sentiments - Lots of Green (1 entry only)
Get Inky - Green (2 entries only)
Patties Creations - Green (2 entries only)
Stamping with the Dragon - Green
Artistic Impressions - Green
Crafty Boots - Green
Connie Can Crop - Green with Envy (2 entries only)
Reasonable Ribbon - Green and Ribbon
Cut It Up - Green (1 entry only and die cuts)
Left of Center - Die Cuts
Card and Scrap - Use Dies
LEJ Designs - Die Cuts (3 entries only)
Countryview - Paper Chase
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Patterned Paper
Glitter N Sparkle - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Sleepy Bunny Elf
Medium - Copic Markers
Hearts Paper - Beautiful Life by Echo Park
Floral Paper - Collectable Memorable by My Minds Eye
Pink Spotted Paper - Making Memories
Sentiment - K and Co
Flowers - Prima
Felt Butterflies - Michaels
Circle Die - Lifestyle Crafts
Rectangle Die - Spellbinders
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Fabric Brads - The Paper Studio

This little guy (or could be girl) is so cute, his little thumb in his mouth!
I hope you like him and be sure to drop by Mitzi's Etsy store to see what lovely things she has for you :)

Katie

Driving Mizz Dolly - Digital Delights - New Releases

Yay it's a great day as it's time for New Releases at Digital Delights!
Wendy has created some super cute images this month getting us ready for those sunny days ahead and some adorable Easter images for those cards you just have to make!


Challenges:
Card Mania - Sentiment (3 entries only)
Melonheadz - Bright Colors
A Little Bit Crafty - Are We There Yet?
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (2 entries only must be square)
Eureka Stamps - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Digi Makeover - Anything Goes
Robyn's Fetish - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes (1 entry only)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Driving Mizz Dolly
Sentiment - Cupid Quotes Sentiment Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - The Sunny Side by My Minds Eye
Banner Die - Little Miss Muffet
Dewdrops - Robin's Nest

Mizz Dolly and her friend look like they are having a whole lot of fun and so I chose bright and cheery colors to compliment the fun image.
Be sure to check out the other fabulous samples from the team at the Digital Delights blog, I'm sure you'll love them!

Katie

Dreams - Little Elf Kia by Aurora Wings

I just recently discovered the gorgeous images from Aurora Wings and knew I just had try my hand at one of them.
I was lucky enough to win and image from their Facebook Page 500 members Celebration and chose this lovely little Elf and so today I am sharing my first card with her.

Challenges:
Card Makin Mamas - 3 or More Layers (2 entries only)
Glitter N Sparkle - Add a Sentiment
Challenges and Candies - Spring Around the Corner (3 entries only)
Craft a Scene - Let It Be Spring
Stamp and Create - Ready for Spring (1 entry per week)
Jellypark - Things with Wings (butterflies and bird)
Come and Get It - Flowers
Whoopsi Daisy - Lots of Flowers
Crafty Sentiments - Spots or Dots (1 entry only)
Patties Creations - Spots or Dots (2 entries only)
Deep Ocean - Just For a Girl
Crafting From the Heart - Dies/Punches
Quirky Crafts - The Secret Garden
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (2 entries only must be square)
Eureka Stamps - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Digi Makeover - Anything Goes
Robyn's Fetish - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Little Elf Kia by Aurora Wings
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - White Ginger Stack by DCWV
Heart Doily - Wilton
Sentiment - 7 Gypsies
Leaf Die - Elizabeth Crafts
Butterfly Die - My Favorite Things
Flowers - Unknown
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Fabric Corners and Brad - Making Memories
Felt Heart - Colorbok

Now these are pretty challenging images to color, this one was one of the easier ones, but oh so much fun. I love this paper stack and don't use it enough and it was perfect for this gorgeous little girl. I hope you liked her and I urge you to check out Mitzi's Etsy Store there are so many wonderful designs and if you love to color then you have to try one or two.

Katie

Woven Easter Basket - Magnolia-Licious Hello Spring Blog Hop

Oh my are you in for a treat today!
It is the first blog hop of the year at Magnolia-Licious and the theme is "Hello Spring" and the team have a glorious selection of Spring and Easter projects for you to enjoy.
You should have come to me from one of my favorite bloggers Patti Jo and she is bound to have given you a treat for your eyes.
If you came upon me by accident then be sure to go back to Magnolia-Licious so that don't miss a single delicious spot on the hop.
For my project I have made a woven Easter Basket and I have a quick tutorial for you so that you can make one for yourself!

Project Recipe:
Images - Tilda Holding Egg Basket, Tilda with Straw Hat, Tilda with Daffodil Basket, and Tilda with Floppy Bunny
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Citronella by K and Co
Border Punch - Doily Lace by Martha Stewart
Fence Punch - Martha Stewart Spooky Fence (trimmed off the bats)
Grass Die - Cheery Lynn Designs
3D Stickers - Walmart
Lace - Hobby Lobby
Ribbon - Cherries by Really Reasonable Ribbon
Spotted Brads - The Paper Studio

Start with a sheet of double sided patterned cardstock weight paper 12" 12". Score at 4" and 8", rotate and score again at 4" and 8"

Cut out the 4 corner squares as shown in the photo and retain.

On the 4" sides of the basket cut at 1", 2" and 3" down to the score line as shown in the photo.

Using the retained squares cut each into 1" by 4" strips.

Using the strips, turned to opposite side pattern, weave over and under across the vertical strips created on the basket as shown. Alternate the over and under on each strip to create strength and a checkerboard pattern. Secure on the underside with Scor-Tape at the end of each strip after leaving an overhang end as in the photo. Do not trim ends as you will need them to secure the sides in place.

Add Scor-Tape to the ends that overhang.

Attach the strips on the inner side and use the Scor-Tool to create a crisp fold in the corners.

Make a handle from a 12" strip of coordinating paper (I punched both sides for a nice pattern) and attach with a brad or your choice of embellishment.

Decorate the basket as desired.

Tilda with Daffodil Basket

Tilda with Straw Hat

Tilda Holding Egg Basket

Tilda with Floppy Bunny

Now you have seen mine and learned how to make one it is time to HOP HOP HOP on over to Jane to see the magical creation they have for you.
If you have time please leave a little love for my teammates I know they would appreciate it :)
And if you do try your hand at my basket I would love you to leave a comment or send me an email so I can come and admire yours!
Katie


Challenges:
All Crafts - Anything But a Card
Rhedd and Rosies - Anything But a Card
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Marvelous Magnolia - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Stampavie and More - Anything But Square
Sassy Studios - Flip It or Fold It
Paper Pretties - Try a New Technique
Divas by Design - Make it Sparkle (3 entries only)
Great Impressions - Spring Celebrations (3 entries only)
Challenges and Candies - Spring is Around the Corner
Little Red Wagon - Thinking of Spring
Cute Card Thursday - Springtime
Allsorts - Spring is Coming
Fantasy Stampers - Spring Colors
Hiding in My Craft Room - Spring Colors
Totally Tilda - Easter (with an egg)
DL Art - Image of a Girl/Woman (3 entries only)
Deep Ocean - Just For a Girl
Hanna and Friends - Favorite Stamp (all the Magnolia stamps are my favorites)
Sweet Stampin - Cute (2 entries only)

Get Well Soon - Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes

We are with another challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls and as always it is Anything Goes!
There still seem to be some Wintery bugs flying around and so you may be in need of a Get Well Soon card and this little Get Well Owen is perfect for just such an occasion.

Challenges:
Cuttin and Stampin - All Boy
Pennys Paper Crafty - Guys or Girls (3 entries only)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - For The Boys
Delicious Doodles - One For the Boys
Crafty Ribbons - Ribbons and Buttons
DRS Designs - Button Up (1 entry only)
Alphabet Challenge - B is For Buttons and Bows (1 entry only)
Get Inky - Buttons
Oldie but a Goodie - Buttons (old item are buttons and paper)
Patties Creations - Spots or Dots (2 entries only)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Get Well Owen
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper -Unknown
Sentiment - Studio G
Ribbons - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Buttons - The Paper Studio

I used some very old papers for this, I think they could have been from a DCWV stack but not sure.
Owen looks pretty sick, I hope it isn't catching! Hee Hee!
Now over to you to create and share Anything Goes at The Paper Nest Dolls

Katie

Pile It On #9- Sweet/Soft or Bold/Bright - Jellypark

Another Sunday is here and of course another chance to Pile It On!
We are sponsored by Jellypark and our theme is based on "March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb" and it is "Bold/Bright (the Lion) or Sweet/Soft (like the lamb)".
I decided to go Sweet and Soft with a few vintage touches and tones.

Challenges:
Card Mania - Sentiment (3 entries only)
Oldie but a Goodie - Buttons (old item is buttons)
Pennys Paper Crafty - Guys or Girls (3 entries only)
DL Art - Image of a Girl/Woman (3 entries only)
Deep Ocean - Just For a Girl
Sweet Stampin - Cute (2 entries only)
Card Makin Mamas - 3 or More Layers (2 entries only)
Crafts 4 Eternity - Texture (3 entries only)
Creative Corner - Green
Just Add Ink - Color Challenge (Green, Cream, Gold)
Di's Digis - Make It Green
Open Minded Challenges - Something Green
Pumpkin Spice - Something Green
The Doodle Garden - Anything Goes (4 entries only)
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Artistic Impressions - Anything Goes/For Kids (3 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Craftitude - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Girl Posting Letter and Thinking of You sentiment
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Olivia's Sweet Shop by The Paper Studio
Corrugated Cardstock - The Corrugated Naturals Stack by DCWV
Flowers - Vintage Green by The Paper Studio
Heart Buttons - Dress It Up
Circle Dies - Quickutz Dies Nesting Circles
Spray Die - Memory Box
Doily - Unknown
Felt Corners - Colorbok

I really liked making this card, it was based around the paper pad and the gorgeous flowers that I found that matched it perfectly.
I know the Postbox is not the right color but as cardmakers we all have the right to exercise "artistic license" don't we? :)
Now it's time for you to create and come and share with us at Pile It On!

Katie

"More Than One Score" Scor-Pal Challenge #2 - Christmas In March and Use Your Dies

It's time for the second monthly challenge at More Than One Score at Scor-Pal and this month we want to see Christmas with Dies Cuts and of course "More Than One Score"

The tutorial for this card can be seen on my post HERE The only difference is that I scored at 2 1/2", 5", 7" and 9 1/2" along the 12" side of the cardstock base.

Challenges:
Sassy Studios - Flip It or Fold It
Sweet Stamps - Fun Folds (1 entry only)
Stampavie and More - Anything But Square
QKR Stampede - Anything But Square Card (3 entries only)
DL Art - Image of a Girl/Woman (3 entries only)
Pennys Paper Crafty - Guys or Girls (3 entries only)
Fab N Funky - Christmas
Completely Christmas - Anything Christmas
My Perfect Life - Christmas Card Every Week
Christmas Card Challenges - Anything Goes Christmas (1 entry only)
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Extra - Anything Goes Christmas
Artistic Impressions - Anything Goes/For Kids (3 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Craftitude - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes (2 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Scoring Tool - Scor-Pal
Envelope Tool - Scor-Envi
Image - In the Snow Scarf Tilda
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - Echo Park
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Dies - Labels One, Scalloped Labels One and Decorative Labels One all by Spellbinders

I played around with the dies to create a frame from metallic cardstock which I backed with green vellum and then added a patterned paper die cut frame around the edge. I love how all these dies work so well together, an elegant look which was very easy to achieve.

The card folds and fits easily into the envelope designed for a 6" by 6" card.
We all need plenty of Christmas cards and so maybe this month it is the time for get started, make a couple each month and by the time you need to send them you will be well stocked and not stressed by it :)
We would love to see you over at More Than One Score at Scor-Pal for our Christmas and Dies this month.