Thanks Tanny!

Hi Everyone. It's another rainy, dreary day here in Columbia, but I'm all smiles after receiving this cool award from my blogging buddy, Tanny. You must check out Tanny's blog -- her work is amazing! Thanks so much Tanny for nominating me for this award -- I'm touched!

KLM Digital Designs - Christmas Wreath

Happy Saturday! Here my take on a clean and simple design using one of my favorite images from KLM Digital Designs called Christmas Wreath. Below is a close up of the wreath.

The pre-cut card base is one I purchased from Stampin Station years ago. (I love when I finally use items in my stash that I have been hoarding!). My wreath was cut out by hand and colored with Copics. I mounted the wreath inside the opening with dimensionals. The finishing touches include a sentiment by Stampin' Up and a red bow.

FYI, KLM is have a Thanksgiving sale! All images are 15% off until 12/1/09 -- coupon code is HT20KLM. Thanks so much for visiting today! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

S2GSC34 - Twisted Thursday!

Hello everyone! It's time for another S2G Twisted Thursday sketch. The twist this week is to add ric rac/ribbon to your card. It's easy to play long; so please join us!

• Just make a card following this week's sketch and include the ric rac/ribbon twist.
• Post your card to your blog/online gallery and note keywords shirley's2girls and S2GSC34.
• Then go to the S2G Challenge Blog and use Mr. Linky to post a direct link to your card.
• Deadline for submission is Wednesday, November 25, at midnight.
• The winner of the challenge receives a S2G stamp.

Here's my sample for this week's sketch. I used one of the new S2G holiday stamps called Winter Chair (SG292). For my twist, I added both ribbon and ric rac to my design. In order to share one of the 2 sentiments that comes with this set, I have also included a photo of the inside of my card. Other supplies used include PTI papers, MS border and coordinating corner punches, Nestabilities dies, buttons and pearl stick-ons from my stash.

For more inspiration check out the wonderful creations from the rest of the design team.

ANNE, DEBBIE, JOY, ERIN, JUSTINE, KAROLYN

Thanks so much for stopping by. Sure hope you have time to play with us!!

S2G Birthday Girl

Happy Monday. Today I am sharing a card I made for SNR's Digi Day hosted by Shirley's 2 Girls on November 14. My image is a free digi provided by Shirley's 2 Girls for this event.

The fold used for the card base is called a Spring Card. The easy SCS tutorial for this fold found can be found here. I used a piece of SU! Razzleberry Lemonade DP for the fold. My image was cut with a Nestabilites die, colored with my Copics, and framed with coordinating Rich Razzleberry cardstock before attaching to the card base. Lots of dazzling diamonds, bling and a metal sentiment were used to finish off this cute image just in time for me to send to my little cousin!

I hope everyone has a fun week and thanks so much for stopping by!!

KLM Digital Designs - Giftin' Elf

Happy Sunday! This cute elf is another adorable digital image from KLM Digital Designs. I teamed him with a Sizzix Chirstmas tree die, some Flower Soft, a Christmas Jingle sentiment. and I now have another Christmas card finished and ready to add to my stash! Yippee....

To find Giftin' Elf and other fabulous KLM digital images, click HERE. Have a wonderful day and a great week!!

Supplies: Digital Stamp - Giftin' Elf by KLM Digital Designs, Paper - PTI select white, SU! garden green, real red and DP; Ink - Copic and Prismacolor markers; Accessories - SU! simply scrappin' Christmas Jingle sentiment, Flower Soft, Sizzix Christmas tree die, white gel pen, Nestabilities oval scallop die, small flower tree topper from my stash.

S2GSC33 -- Twisted Thursday

Good Morning! It's time for another Twisted Thursday and another chance at winning a Shirley's 2 Girls stamp. It's easy to play... so please join us:

• Just make a card following this week's sketch (shown above). Be sure to include this week's twist - use wire. (You are not required to use S2G stamps.)
• Post your card to your blog/online gallery. Be sure to note keywords S2GSC33 and shirleys2girls.
• Use Mr. Linky to post a direct link to your card on the S2G Challenge Blog.
• Deadline for submission is Wednesday, November 18.

I really had fun playing with my new S2G Happy Turkey Day (SG 306) image. I paper pieced the sentiment as well as the football and leaf. In addition, I added paper piercing to the swirl and around the scalloped edges. For some reason, my card this week had a mind of its own... it just kept telling me that my image panel wanted to be placed at an angle and to the left of the circle (hehe)! For the circular element, I used 2 different sizes of scallop circles. To satisfy this week's wire twist, I threaded thin wire around the edge of the larger circle. I finished my card with a fancy brad.

Supplies: Stamps - Happy Turkey Day (SG306) by S2G; Paper - PTI select white, DCWV textured cardstock, SU! more mustard, soft suede as well as Recollections autumn collection DP; Ink - Copic markers for coloring, more mustard and really rust for sponging, VersaMark Pen; Accessories - Clear EP, dimensionals, Recollections fancy brad from the autumn collection, MM wire, various circle punches and Nestabilities rectangular scallop die.

Hope you like my take on this week's challenge. Here's some more inspiration from the other DT members:

ANNE, DEBBIE, ERIN, JOY, JUSTINE, KAROLYN

Thanks so much for stopping by!

KLM Digital Designs - Girl Elf

Happy Monday! Here's another sweet Christmas image from KLM Digital Designs. This cute Girl Elf is sure to delight all the little elves on your Christmas list this year. I think she is also the perfect image for decorating the candy canes as well as the boxes and bags of sweet treats we all like to keep on hand for the holidays. The possibilities are endless...

Thanks so much for stopping by. Enjoy your day!

Supplies: Digital Stamp - Girl Elf by KLM Digital Designs; Paper - PTI select white, SU! colored cardstock and DP; Ink - Copic and Prismacolor Markers for Coloring; Accessories - SU! ribbon, Nestabilities die, Flower Soft, circle and corner punches, Recollections silver rhinestones, snowflakes from my stash, MM chipboard embellishment and a rub-on sentiment.

S2GSC32 -- Twisted Thursday

Hi everyone! I'm really excited about this week's Twisted Thursday sketch with a twist (S2GSC32) brought to you by Shirley's 2 Girls. It's so easy, fun and definitely a keeper. I'm thinking it's the perfect sketch to use when mass producing cards. Yep, I'm doing the happy dance because I think I found my sketch for this year's Christmas cards!

With such a great Twisted Thursday sketch, how can you not play with us! So no excuses this week...

• Just make a card following this week's S2GSC32 sketch. Be sure to include this week's twist -- use kraft paper or paper bag.
• Post your card to your blog/online gallery and include keywords shirleys2girls and S2GSC32 in your post.
• Then go to the S2G Challenge Blog and post a direct link to your card using Mr. Linky.
• Deadline for submission is midnight, Wednesday, November 11.
• Winner of the challenge gets to pick their choice of a S2G stamp!

For my sample I used one of the S2G Thanksgiving images called Blessings (SG 308). I colored my image with Copics on PTI select white. I mounted my image on a more mustard layer which was cut with a Nestabilities scallop die. I also used a mix of SU! and Recollections DP. To satisfy this week's twist, my card base is kraft cardstock. I added 3 buttons from my stash and this card was done! Before you get busy creating your card for the challenge, be sure to check out the DT's creations:

ANNE, DEBBIE, ERIN, JOY, JUSTINE, KAROLYN

Can't wait to see your creations! Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

KLM Digital Designs - Christmas Globe

Morning everyone!  Loving the extra hour of sleep; how about you?

Here's a card I made with one of the new November images released by KLM Digital Designs.  It is called Christmas Globe.  I recently saw a video tutorial on Beate's blog, Fresh and Fun, called Acetate and Tissue.  I loved the look she achieved and wanted to give it a try.  Be sure to check out the wonderful tutorial on Beate's blog!

My card attempts a modified version of this technique.  Here's what I did:
Image was printed  twice -- once on PTI select white; then I reversed the image and printed it on a transparency so that I could cut out the globe part and overlay it over the image printed on cardstock.   
Coloring of the trees was done directly on the acetate.  Then I added Glossy Accents, bashful blue reinker and dazzling diamonds around the trees before flipping the image over and adhering it to my PTI white layer. The base of the snow globe was colored with Copics. 

Have a great week and please come back and visit! 

Supplies:  Digital Stamps - Christmas Globe by KLM Digital Designs; Paper - PTI select white, SU! brilliant blue, kiwi kiss, DP from my scrap bin; Ink - Copic Markes, SU! bashful blue reinker; Accessories - EK Success snowflake punch, Nestabilities, ribbon from Mikes, button from my stash, rhinestones, 3M transparency for inkjet printers, dazzling diamonds.

Thanks Ginny!

My friend Ginny sent me this award... Thanks for the smiles, Ginny!  Speaking of smiles, give yourself a treat and check out Ginny's blog, MY 5 BRATZ CREATIONS.

S2G Fall Sweep-Out!

Shirley's 2 Girls is having a TURKEY SALE!!! They have rounded up lots of stamps, ribbons, embellies and odds & ends...to make room on the shelves for ALL of the new stuff. These stamps are ones that are discontinued, without their sayings, or wrong size. All the items on sale are top quality...so you'll be getting lots of bargains. Wow, what a perfect time to have a sale, and make way for all the new things that they are working on.

The 'TURKEY SALE' starts NOV.1st (that's tomorrow)...SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED... when they're gone...they're gone! So come & GOBBLE up some great goodies. 

S2GSC31 -- Twisted Thursday!

Happy Thursday, S2G has another great sketch to start your day. It's easy and fun to play Twisted Thursday, so please join us!

• Just make a card following this week' sketch (shown above). Be sure to include this week's twist -- use something soft.
• Post your card to your blog/online gallery. Be sure to note keywords S2GSC31 and shirleys2girls.
• Use Mr. Linky to post a direct link to your card on the S2G Challenge Blog.
• Deadline for submission is Wednesday, November 4, at midnight.

I tweaked the sketch this week by turning it on its side, and used the S2G set called Cat with Feathers (SG 605) for my sample.

For the twist, I used white fun flock. I really like how it gave dimension to my cat! Be sure to check out the rest of the team's creations:

ANNE, DEBBIE, ERIN, JOY, JUSTINE, KAROLYN

Maybe you'll be our next lucky winner... You just have to play to win! Have a great day and enjoy the upcoming weekend!

Sneak Peek!

Morning Everyone... I just couldn't wait to share a sneak peek of one of the new images that will be released on November 1 by KLM Digital Designs! What could be more perfect for Christmas -- quilts and snowmen, or in this case a Snowwoman! However today I wanted to showcase how versatile this image is and wanted to share a card I made for a friend using warm, rich colors. I teamed my image with one of my favorite 'quilt' sentiments from PTI.

I am not a quilter but am a big fan of anything quilted. I have many quilts displayed in our home. Some are old and some are new and I love them all. Can you imagine how thrilled I was when I first saw KLM's Quilted Snowwoman!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!!

Supplies: Stamps - KLM Digital Designs -Quilted Snowwoman, PTI's Quilter's Sampler Sentiments; Paper - SU! soft suede, PTI select white, s.e.i and PTI designer papers; Accessories - Copic markers, Sizzix top note die; Nestabilities, yellow gemstones, white Souffle pen, small heart punch and SU! dazzling diamonds.

S2G First Players Blog Hop and Release Party!

Hello Everyone and Happy Saturday! Today's the day for the S2G - First Players Blog Hop on SNR. You can read about it HERE on the Shirley 2 Girls Papercrafting Contest Blog. Don't miss the fun and a chance to win a free S2G stamp set!!

KLM Digital Designs - Pilgrim Scott

Here's another cute Thanksgiving image from KLM Digital Designs called Pilgrim Scott. After printing him out, I colored him with Copic markers in colors that would compliment my Autumn Recollections designer papers. I added some MS twill, a button from my stash as well as a corn embellishment... Now he's ready and waiting to celebrate Thanksgiving!

Be sure to check out Pilgrim Scott and other KLM digital stamps here. And mark your calendars... on November 1, KLM will be releasing their new holiday images!

Have a great evening!

S2GSC30 -- Twisted Thursday!

Happy Thursday everyone! Here's my card and the sketch I followed for today's Twisted Thursday challenge. It's easy to play along with us!

• Just make a card following this week's sketch. Be sure to include this week's twist -- add a pumpkin to your card! (You are not required to use S2G stamps.)
• Post your card to your blog/online gallery... Use keywords shirleys2girls and S2GSC30. Then go to the S2G Challenge Blog and post a direct link to your card using Mr. Linky.
• You have a whole week to submit your creation. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, October 28, at midnight.
• The winner of the challenge gets to pick their choice of a S2G stamp!

What a super fun and easy sketch this week. In keeping with the pumpkin twist, I used the cute S2G digital stamp called Hallow-Scream (DG46). I also added 4 MS pumpkins to the corners. The image was colored with Copic markers, and I couldn't resist adding the chocolate bar sticker!

Supplies: Digital Stamps - Hallow-Scream (DG46) by Shirley's 2 Girls; Paper - PTI select white and new leaf, SU! basic black, gingham DP was in my scrap box... think it is MM; Ink - Copic Markers; Accessories - Nestabilities, Marvy square scallop punch, MS pumpkin embellishments, Jolee chocolate bar sticker.

Don't forget to check out the fun creations by the rest of the design team:

ANNE, DEBBIE, ERIN, JOY, JUSTINE, KAROLYN

Now it's time for you to get busy and join in the fun... Can't wait to see what you come up with for this week's Twisted Thursday challenge!

(SALE - All Shirley's 2 Girls Halloween Stamp Sets (excluding digis) are 25% off until October 31!)

Autumn's Glory

The changing leaves are beautiful this year. Tried to capture the view from our dining room this AM. Not the best photo since I didn't open the window and am not the best photographer... but I think you get the idea. HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!

CTD#64 Dasher

It's a rainy, cold Saturday here in Maryland. A perfect day to stay inside and play in my stamping space. I finally finished a card I started earlier in the week for the Color Throwdown Challenge #64 -- this week's colors are Baja Breeze, Black/Chocolate Chip, and Sahara Sand.

I also tried something different for the throwdown -- a watercolor wash background. (Be gentle; this is my first try at this technique!) I first saw this technique demonstrated by Beate. She has a marvelous video tutorial included on her blog, Fresh and Fun. If you are interested in viewing her tutorial... Go to her Blog and scroll down to her post of October 13.

For my watercolor wash background I used Baja Breeze & Sahara Sand reinkers. I stamped my Dasher image directly on the background, then embossed with copper EP. I also combined a strip of the WCW background with my sentiment. The only embellishments are various sizes of black epoxy dots.

Thanks for taking a peek. Hope the sun is shining in your neck of the woods!

Supplies: Stamps - Dasher by SU!; Sentiment from the Believe set by PTI; Paper - sahara sand card base, PTI select white, SU! basic black, watercolor paper; Ink - baja breeze, sahara sand reinkers, Versafine onyx black; Accessories - Nestabilities dies, clear EP as well as copper EP, black epoxy dots by Recollections.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. KLM Digital Designs has designed this beautiful image called Breast Cancer Awareness Mum, and is donating all proceeds from the sale of this image to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. What a worthy cause!

Supplies: Digital Stamp - Breast Cancer Awareness Mum by KLM Digital Designs; Paper - PTI select white, new leaf, Text Style Pink Patterns, SU! pink pirouette, DCWV textured for card base; Ink - SU! pink pirouette for sponging, Copics for coloring; Accesssories - MS butterfly punch, MS border, pearls; Top Note die; Nestabilities.

Just in case you are interested, I have included a coupon code below which will take 10% off your entire order. This offer starts today and runs through 10/23/09. Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have a lovely weekend!

S2GSC29 -- Twisted Thursday!

Welcome to Twisted Thursday. Wanna win a free stamp from Shirley's 2 Girls? Then join in the fun and play!

• Just make a card following this week's sketch. Be sure to include this week's twist -- add chipboard to your creation. (You are not required to use S2G stamps.)
• Post your card to your blog/online gallery... Use keywords S2GSC29 and shirleys2girls. Then go to the S2G Challenge Blog and post a direct link to your card using Mr. Linky.
• You have a whole week to submit your creation. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, October 21, at midnight.
• The winner of the challenge gets to pick their choice of a S2G stamp!

I really had fun with this card. I used the SG617 image called Like A Book. The image was colored with Copics, and I added Glossy Accents to the lenses of the glasses. The sentiment was punched out with the SU! modern label punch and mounted on the main panel. For the arrangement to the left of the main panel, I combined circles of DP, buttons, a leaf made with a MS punch, and a chipboard flower. All DP, buttons and the chipboard flower are from the Chloe's Closet Collection by Making Memories.

Supplies: Stamps - Like a Book (SG67) by Shirley's 2 Girls; Paper - SU! brocade blue, certain celery, MM dp, PTI select white; Ink - Copic Markers; Accessories - chipboard, buttons, punches, dimensionals.

For more inspiration, please check out the creations of the rest of the Design Team:

ANNE, DEBBIE, ERIN, JOY, JUSTINE, KAROLYN, SHELLY

Have a wonderful day!