Cute Witch ****

Music And Dance

 

There is something about this guy that just makes me smile. It might be his jaunty hat or way his cheeks are puffed out, but  I can hear his sax in my head. Our challenge at The Paper Shelter (in case you haven't checked) is Music and Dance. I hope you will play along with us and show us your music and dance cards. I used "The Saxophonist" for my card, you can find him here! As usual you can win a fabulous prize. So, join the fun and you might be the next winner!  

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Colors of Fall***

Animals/Pets ***

 

It's time for a fun challenge at The Paper Shelter! This is one that is near and dear to my heart "Animals/Pets". We lost both of our yellow labs within one year and it was heartbreaking for us. Each brought such love and unique personalities to our home. They both were so funny and loving that we will feel their loss for a long time. I pray for all the people in California, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon and else where that are struggling with the devastation fires. I am also heartbroken from the loss of animals because of the raging fires. I was raised in a logging, sawmill town and have seen true forest management swept aside by the Sierra Club! These out of control fires are due to their interference in a lifestyle and forest management practices they don't understand.  OK....I will get off my soap box and ask all of you to join our fun challenge and show us your pets and/or animals. I chose "A Beautiful Day" stamp for my card. just love that cute stamp! I had this cute paw print paper in my stash and added some grass and flowers to my card!  

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Back To School ***

 

I guess by now everyone is either back to school, home schooling, virtual school or?? Not sure what else is out there! My grandsons are are all on a different schedule! Two are attending school every other day and then doing virtual school on off days. The youngest is going every day. All of this may change depending on how the Covid virus plays out. I am so ready for all the Covid mess to be over and all of us able to get back to our 'normal' routine!  At least things are the same at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog! It is time for a "Back To School" challenge. Show us your back to school cards! I chose "Ready for School" for my cards. I wanted to send two cards and so I just changed the colors a bit and made two with this same image! I am entering these cards in the following challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/ 

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/ 

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/ 

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

 

Punches and Dies***

 

Hi everyone, I just noticed that somehow I lost my witty prose on this card. So, without more ado I want to invite everyone to participate in The Paper Shelter's new challenge. It is Punches and Dies. Just show us your cute cards with punches and dies in the make and you may be the lucky winner this week. I used the charming Maggie for my card. She always makes me think of my daughter. LOL!  Just click on the link to join the fun and if you want some fabulous digi stamps click here!

I am entering this card at the following  challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/ 

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ 

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/ 

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/ 

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Summer Holiday Challenge! ***

I actually colored this stamp twice! The front of the card is the one above (she is reading in the sun) and the bottom one is a full moon and she is still reading!

I trid to make the sunlight with deeper colors and the bottom one is more muted.  It was a fun card to make and hopefully will brighten someone's day.  The stamp I used is called Hammock Days!

Holiday TIme

 A closer look!

 

Summer is upon us and I am enjoying time with our family! Like many we were quarantined and missed our kids and grand-kids. Are you taking advantage of summer and enjoying the time with family?  It is also time for a fun challenge at the Paper Shelter! Our challenge this week is "Holiday Time"! This is such a wide open challenge with so many holidays that can be used. I chose "Summer Time Retro" for my card! I love this cute little couple and it makes a fun filled card. So please play along and hopefully you will be chose the winner and win a fabulous prize!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Bubble Trouble

I had so much fun with this card. I just love the cute, sassy look on her face.

I colored the image and then used liquid glass to accent all the gum and bubbles. I added some cute sparkly beads fromt Queen &Co. to make more gum bubbles. Some tiny bows and roses were added to her hair. I added a little shine to the her ear ring and necklace.  This cute little digi stamp is from The Paper Shelter 

she is called "Bubble Trouble" 

Our challenge at The Paper Shelter Blog is going digital! Grab a digi stamp and show us what you can do!

 

Things With Wings

 

Does anyone else have pads of paper that has those sheets  of paper that you just don't know what to do with? It might not be your style or the wrong colors...it just doesn't work! I have been trying to challenge myself to use those papers. This was one of the papers and once I put it with this darling fairy from The Paper Shelter. I loved it! What do you think? This cute stamp is called "A Nice Tan" and you can click on the link to go directly to it! I colored it with my Copics and then fussy cut it and popped it on the paperI added a few pearls and some cut little flowers and a die cut sentiment! I really loved how it worked with the paper. 

It is time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog. This time we want to see "Things With Wings". I hope you will play along and you just might be our big winner! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

Flower Power

 

Are you ready for summer? It is so nice to be able to have windows and doors open and let fresh air in. With the quarantine partially lifted and the sun shining it is only natural for me to be putting flowers and color around our home. How about you? Are you enjoying the fabulous start to summer?  I hope so. If nothing else this quarantine has made me appreciate so much that I took for granted. I am blessed in so many ways. Thank you to all my friends I have made along the way with this crazy addictive  card making! 

It is time for a fun challenge at The Paper Shelter! This week the challenge is Flower Power! Show us your flowers and you might be our big winner!  I used "Circus" for my card. Isn't she a cutie? I look forward to when I can take the Grandson's out for fun times like the circus, our Cherry Festival which has been canceled this year, the first time in 87 years. But, safe over sorry.  So, enjoy this time and make a card....you will be glad you did!

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

 

Motorcycle Mechanic with Embellishments*****

I hope by the time this posts we are no longer under quarantine and like this cute mechanic everyone is back at work and free to enjoy life as we once knew it. Life has changed so much for everyone that we need to be wiser and learn from this tough experience. So, take time today to join our fun challenge at The Paper Shelter!  I used Motorcycle Mechanic  to make my card and the challenge this week is "embellishments"! So show us your embellishments  and you might be the next winner of our fabulous prize. Good luck! Stay safe and thank God for being in control.  I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/ 

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

A Shaped Card

 

The inside of my card!

 

It is time for another fun Challenge at The Paper Shelter! This week we want to see your "Shaped" cards! No squares or rectangles please.  Those who know me well know that I don't do well with shaped cards. I just can't seem to get the hang of it! There is always something a bit 'wonky' about my shaped cards. I worked and worked to interlace this die cut to make a oval card. I hope you enjoy it because I will NEVER, EVER, make another one! LOL! I used the lovely "Little Flower Lady"! She is one of the newer digi stamps in the shop and I love her. I can see so many uses for this one. I hope you will go check her some of our new digi stamps out! There are so many new stamps and all are appropriate  for anyone!  I hope each of you will remain healthy and safe during this virus. I think we are all going to have plenty to  journal about as we make history! Hint! There is a really cute "hero" for a Dr. or medical person. So hop over check them out and join our fun! You may be our next prize winner. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://modsquadchallenge.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/

Every Dog Deserves A home!

 

My husband and I had a yellow lab/golden retriever dog. We got her on the day she was to be put down at the Humane Society. She was one year old and it just took her a few hours to win our hearts. She became such an important part of our family and kept us endlessly amused with her silly antics. She was a sweet dog and we always laughed that she would lick an intruder to death. We lost her a few years back. Time was her only enemy. We decided we were not going to replace her but she left an empty place in our hearts. I love this digi stamp with the cute puppy and the beautiful girl. I hope you all will love your pets and treat them as an important part of your family. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

  

A Birthday Card ***

I had such fun coloring this cute stamp called "Pastel Gothika"! You can click on the link to find her. It is also time to join our fun challenge at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog! This week we want to see a birthday card! How easy is that? We can all use birthday cards and it is a great way to win some fabulous prizes from The Paper Shelter. Be sure and join the fun! I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-2020-challenge.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Put On Your Easter Bonnet

 

Growing up Easter was always a time for putting on new clothes for church. My mom made my Easter dresses, and I would always get a 'bonnet' with flowers and frills. My greatest joy was the year I got lace gloves to wear. I love the memories I have of those special times. I am grateful for the parents I had and I miss them each special holiday. 

I chose this darling stamp from The Paper Shelter she is called Romantica  and you can purchase her by clicking on the link! Also, it is time for another fun challenge at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog. We want to see Easter cards.  

 I am entering this card at the following challenges.

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Girl Power***

Let It Be Spring!

 

 A closer look!

 

Is anyone ready for spring? I am looking forward to having doors and windows open and letting in fresh air. We have had a mild winter, no snow and really none of the freezing cold that usually hits us in the Rocky Mountains but it has been mild. Every spring in our little town we see a few people zipping around on scooters enjoying the weather. At The Paper Shelter we are asking you to make a "Let It Be Spring" card for our challenge. Show us your spring ideas! I am using Just Roll With It for my card and you can click on the link to find her. Love how she is all decked out but still adding a few items for warmth! I can't wait to see what fun ideas you come up with. 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

One For The Boys

I love this cute digi from The Paper Shelter  he is called "So Classy" He truly is a cool dude! LOL! This week for the challenge at The Paper Shelter we want to see something "For the Boys". I can't wait to see what you come up with. If you are lacking 'guy' stamps head on over to The Paper Shelter  there you will find so many  wonderful guy images to choose from!  

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

For the One You Love

 A closer look!

Good Morning fellow crafters. Today is a special day, it would have been my dad's birthday. I always miss him so much on these days. He was the one who taught me to love and care for animals. He would always say you could tell the heart of a man by the way he treated his animals. 

Today is also the start of a new challenge for The Paper Shelter. This week we want to see your creation "For The One You Love"! To honor my dad I chose "My Favorite Vet/Pet". I think it takes a special love for animals to be able to help them when they are hurt. Don't you? I hope you will join the fun at our challenge and show us your love! 

I am entering this card at the following challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

Shades of Blue!

A closer look!

The Paper Shelter is having another fun challenge and I hope you will join us. This week we want to see "Shades of Blue" on your entries! My  card features the "Ballerina" stamp. I used shades of teal blue for this card. I am sending this card to a young lady at my church who is leaving this month for basic training in the Air Force. She is a beautiful dancer and I know she will be a success what ever the challenge is! My thoughts and prayers are with you Rachel!  Please join us and maybe you will be our next big winner!

I am entering this card at the following challenges!

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/

https://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

New Beginnings!

Before I get into the details of my card I want to invite everyone to join our challenge at The Paper Shelter! Our theme this week is "New Beginnings"! I know some may be asking how this is new beginnings! But, I  passed some girls at a bus stop the other day and I had to smile at how different they were dressed but all were laughing and talking so it was nice to see. I am sure most had on "new" Christmas presents and were decked out to start a new semester at school, so this is why I merged three stamps for one card. I also drew in the brick wall and wood flooring to try and create a scene that you might  find in the hallway at school.  I used the following stamps going  from left to right: "Rosie", "Cool Student",  and"Megan"! You can click on each of the links to be taken to each of these cute digi stamps!  

I am entering this card at the following challenges: