Layers and Die Cuts

Can you believe it's already the middle of May?  I'm trying to figure out where the first 4 months of the year have gone.  Beginning to think I'm in some kind of a time warp where time fleeting passes by and I have no clue what happened or where it went...

The wonderful challenge at Elphine House Australia this fortnight is Layers and Die Cuts.  The only other stipulation is that you MUST use an Elisabeth Bell image from one of the on-line stores or a digi from the Digi Store to quality for the prize.  Hope you will join us for this fun challenge.  Be sure to head on over to the EHA Challenge Blog for all the details and to see the gorgeous cards and designs by the team.

The inspiration for this card came from Alyce Keegan of Kit and Clowder, and with her permission, I used the sketch from her blog.  I've been working with her tutorials for coloring Copics, love her style, and the depth of her coloring.  As you can see, I need a lot more practice to even get close to what she teaches.  She has some wonderful tutorials on You Tube if you are interested.  Thank you Alyce!

Challenges I'm Entering:

Whimsy Stamps - Anything Goes

Live & Love Crafts - 50 Shades of Lilac

Sandy's Crafty Creations - Anything Goes, 3 or More Flowers

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge - April Showers Bring May Flowers

Fashionista Challenge - Shabby or Vintage

Recipe:

• DP Very Vanilla, SU, card base;  Vintage Spring Basics 6x6 paper pad from Maja Designs.  Distressed the layers
• Image colored on X-press It Copic paper using Copics - Soon to be in the EHA Store
• Dies used were Cheery Lynn Doily Die, Fern Branches
• MS Butterfly Punches
• Flowers are a combination of Kort & Gort, Prima, and WOC

I'm so late getting this posted tonight and am bushed so I'll wish you all a good night, sweet dreams, and a blessed tomorrow.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.

"Love & Hugs"  Carol (Granny)

Gingerbread Love

May Day has arrived and what a beautiful day it is going to be!  Our challenge at Christmas Cards All Year Round is a recipe of 3 buttons, gingerbread men/women, and ribbon..  I've had this image colored for a year or two and was going to touch it up but afraid I'd mess it up......LOL  I THINK I got this stamp from Bell's'N Whistles but am not sure since I don't really keep track of where I got them, just the artist.

Oops, my buttons are not showing up under the snowflakes but you should be able to see them in this photo.  See those little green buttons and the other dimensions along with a sneak peek at the inside.

Gingerbread Love stamp by Elisabeth Bell
Stickles
Paper Doily
MS Snowflake Punch
Sno-Tex
Colored with Copics
2 Gingerbread cookies cut from K & Company DP.. My mid-month card will have the Gingerbread DP from which I cut these two gingerbread characters.

Be sure to stop by the CCAYR Challenge Blog and see all those wonderful and inspirational creations by the fantastic team.  We look forward to seeing your card for this challenge.  You have until May 30 to post your entry.

Challenges:

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes

Christmas Stamping All Year Round - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

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May Flower Power

Happy May Day and welcome to my new followers.  Don't ya just love this image that has recently been re-released at Elphine House Australia and will be in the store soon.  Our challenge this month is "Flower Power" and I can only imagine how good this cart of blooming flowers would look in my front yard.  

Got to be a short post from me today as I'm off on a mission in just a few minutes. Please hop on over to the Elphine House Challenge Blog to see all the gorgeous cards by the design team.  They truly are stunning and will get those creative juices of yours flowing for your next project.  Also, be sure to check out the prize for this fun challenge

Challenges I'm Entering:

Elisabeth Bell World Challenge - April Showers Bring May Flowers

Wags'n Whiskers - May Flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see  you again soon.

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

With Sympathy-Just Because

A very dear friend of mine lost her mother-in-law this week (age 94).  They lived just across the road from her for many years and she was a big part of their lives. We had hoped to make it to the visitation this afternoon out of town, but it didn't happen.  The funeral is tomorrow at 1 and since Conley has  another dental appointment at 12:30, we won't make that either.  They are in our thoughts and prayers and I wanted to share this card I have made for them.

Inside without my note

Band

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and close friends during this period of mourning.

Thanks for stoppinng by! "Hugs" Carol

Lace and Pearls

OMGosh, can you believe it's already time for another fun and exciting challenge at Elphine House Australia.  We want to see lace and pearls on your creation and you have until April the 29th to submit your entry. For more details on the challenge please stop by the EHA blog.

I've used this adorable "Fairy Faye Make A Wish" stamp by the very talented Elisabeth Bell and you can get her HERE.  Copics used:  Hair E59, 44, 15, 31, 50; Dress E40, 41, 42, 43, 44.  Star Dust Stickles for her wings and accents.  Flowers RV 11, 02, 10, 000.  Here is a closeup of the colored image and I hope you can see the  pearls for the flower centers.

Now a short funny story about how you can be thinking and not thinking at the same time.  I had planned to make a Criss-cross card but when I glued the DP on I also glued the cuts together so now it's a pocket card without the sentiment added.  Not sure what occasion I'm going to use it for but I think it's pretty and I love the DP which is by Kaiser Crafts 6x6 pad Chanteuse Collection.  The small lace is from Live and Love Crafts in Europe. I've used Liquid Pearls for the centers of the MS Eyelet Lace Around The Page punch and distressed the edges with TH Victorian Velvet.  Pearls are from my stash. 

Challenges I'm Entering:
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Pastels & something stamped
In The Pink - More pink than any other color

I'm on a coloring frenzy today so back to my lessons on You Tube with another image to color.  Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Be sure you stop by the challenge blog to see all the amazing designs by my wonderful design team sisters.  Have a fantastic weekend!

"Love & Hugs", Carol (Granny)

"Punch It"

What a fun challenge we have for you at Elphine House Australia this fortnight - - "Punch It" - - Can't get any easier than this!  Oh my, the fantastic designers at EHA have some gorgeous cards to share with you so be sure to head on over to the EHA blog to see the inspiration and leave them a little love.  

Sneek Peek at the inside:

Ever have one of those days when nothing gells, well, this was my day today as I'm a little late getting this posted and apologize.  Our grandson came up and power washed the house for us, then my son and his wife from Iowa popped in as they are getting ready to move and now be only 2 hours away.  Was a pleasant surprise!

I've colored Carrie Princess On A Swing with Copics; used MS Swirling Lace, Butterfly, and Lattice Punches; the DP is SU and Glitz Pretty in Pink; Memory Box Cherise Label and Tiffany Frame dies; the Songbird Vine Pink is from Prima.  You can get Carrie Princess HERE.

Challenges:

Stamp and Create - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps - Spring Pastels

In The Pink - Spring/Easter in Pink

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Please be sure to check out the EHA Blog to see the prize for this challenge.

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

Oh Christmas Tree

OOPS!  I'm a little late getting this posted. Sorry!

Our challenge this month at Christmas Cards All Year Round is all about trees.  In other words, we want to see a tree included on your card either in your paper, a shape, a die, or whatever you chose as long as as we can see a Christmas tree somewhere.  

I chose to keep my card really simple this month and cut a tree out on my Cricut.  Then I found this "Oh Christmas Tree" paper in my stash and thought what an easy peasy card this would make.  Added the stamped and die cut cardinals from HFC and the pine branches from Cherry Lynn and behold, my CAS card with no coloring, no bling, and no glitz.  Oh, so not like me......feeling naked here....LOL

Challenge:

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas - Christmas Carol or Song

The prize for this challenge is two (2) cling mount stamps from Platypus Creek Stamps:

My wonderful teamies have some awesome cards to share with you so I hope you'll hop on over to Christmas Cards All Year Round and see the innovative and lovely creations they have made to share with you.  They really are a fantastic group!

Have a wonderful week and I'll see you again tomorrow evening with a new post.

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

Wishing You Happiness

Our challenge this week at Elphine House Australia is "Tag It".  We want to see a tag on your card, any size, any style, as long as you use an Elisabeth Bell image from any store or digi from THIS web site.  You must use an Elisabeth Bell image to be included for the drawing and prize.  Now hop on over to the EHA Challenge Blog and see the wonderful inspiration by the DT and check out what you could win for playing along with us.

I've used this beautiful stamp named Kathy Bride and Little Kitty by Elisabeth Bell and you can get her HERE.  She is colored with Copics and framed within one of the new Spellbinder's CHA Timeless Rectangles dies.  The lace and flowers are from WOC.  The tag has a sentiment from JustRite Stamps.  The DP and card stock is SU with the doily being a die from Cheery Lynn sponged with Mulled Laveder DI.

Challenges I'm Entering:

Stamptacular Sunday - "I DO"

Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes

All Sorts Challenge Blog - Easy as 1 2 3 

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  Will be posting 4th blog anniversary candy for followers April 1 to run through April 20th.  

Have a wonderful week!

Love & Hugs, Carol (Granny)

Spring Candy from Carole

This is just one option of Spring Candy from Carole at Carole's Soulfelt Creations.  Isn't this one gorgeous "lace book"!  You can see more details over at her BLOG.  

Here is the other option:

 How wonderful to receive three sets of DP and embellishments for  that special scrapbook page or card you want to make.  Aren't these  gorgeous!

Hop on over to Carole's to sign up for the candy draw.

Thanks for stopping by!

"Love & Hugs" Carol (Granny)

CCAYR Mid-Month Inspiration

Our challenge at Christmas Cards All Year Round is sparkle and bling.  It can be Stickles, gems, glitter, pearls, or any thing you feel will meet the challenge rules.  If you haven't been to the challenge blog yet this month be sure you stop by to see all the wonderful cards of inspiration by the DT.  They really have some awesome cards to share with you.

Kept my mid-month card simple and easy by using a LOTV Topper matted with Cranberry CM cardstock, the same I used for the base.  The DP is from my stash as are the gems.  The poinsettia was die cut using a Spellbinders poinsettia die, then added glue and red glitter to the embossed veins in the leaves.  Can't get much easier than this.  I love the toppers for making quick cards and so many companies are now offering them for crafters.  You still have 15 days left to enter this months challenge and we'd love to see your creation.

That's it from me tonight folks.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.

"Love & Hugs", Carol (Granny)