One Piece of the Puzzle

Did I excite you with the title? I hope so! If you like puzzles, fun, freebies, and lots of inspiration you won't want to miss this fun hop starting January 28 lasting thru January 30 at CDAC. There are 13 very excited artists waiting to meet you and have you join their group.  It's free and it's going to be a blast!

Be sure you check back tomorrow for another piece of the puzzle and again Thursday for the 3rd piece of one of the puzzles, then it's off to the hop on the 28th.  Once you have all of the puzzle pieces (oh darn, I can't tell you yet and it's killing me...) I've never been very good at being kept in suspense but I'm a great secret keeper......lol

Hope to see you back tomorrow!

"Hugs" Carol

Time Cherubs w/WordArt

Here is one of the newest digi's, Time Cherubs, by Nana Vic. I really enjoyed coloring this beautiful image but I'm really rusty on my copics. Haven't spent near as much time in the craftroom as I would like.  Vickie also has a page of WordArt designed especially for this image.

Here is the inside of the card and I've colored the roses to match the easel part of the card then shaded with pastel chalks.

And here is a close up of the front of the card. I  hope you can see some of the gold on the face of the clock.

I'm also entering this card in the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - Recipe

AliFactory Challenge - Anything Goes

 

Here are a list of the items used to create the card:

• Image and WordArt from Nana Vick
• DP, birds, heart circle, and brush are from Cool Scraps Digital
• Matting is Bazzill
• Flowers are from WOC highlighted with Stickles and MS Fern Punch - I almost wish I'd left the flowers off of this one as they may be just a tad too much.

Thanks so much for stopping by and if you have the time to leave me a comment I'll be over to visit you real soon.  Have a wonderful weekend!

"Hugs" Carol (Granny)

Sketch Challenge at Paper Cupcakes

Nina at Paper Cupcakes has created this fantastic sketch for us to use this week. I altered it a bit by replacing the sentiment on the left with my much beloved WOC Roses and added the computer generated sentiment to the bear's heart.

Here is the original sketch:

Welcome back to all my DT sisters at Paper Cupcakes. I'm sure everyone is as happy to be back creating for PCC as I am and looking forward to all the exciting events in 2011.  Be sure you hop on over to see their wonderful and inspirational creations.

Card info:

• "I Heart You" image by Nina from Paper Cupcakes Store
• DP K&Co
• Colored with Copics
• Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
• Glittered hearts and heart charm from my stash.

Here's looking forward to seeing your entry this week at PCC.  Thanks so much for stopping by and if you have the time to leave me a comment I'll be sure to stop by and visit ASAP.

"Hugs" Carol

Elizabeth Bell World Challenge

My last post was the card you are seeing for the Bells'n Whistles Challenge this week and also for the EB World Challenge.  In this submission I've added the gift box for the EBWC. 

The challenge is ANYTHING WINTER

Maybe a gift for someone or a gift bag plus a card.

Be CREATIVE!

You really need to check this out because the DTs have some awesome inspiration to share with you.

I've been wanting to make a medallion for ages so I used the same papers I used on the card cuz I just love that sparkle and these colors.  Not an easy task due to the thickness of the Reminisce DP but I kinda like how it turned out for my first one.  I followed the tutorial from Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace. She works magic with Spellbinder Dies.  Here is the link to the tutorial from January 2009. Ya think I'm a little behind in trying this? ...LOL  Next time I'm going to add more ruffles.

The box is from Michael's covered with Bazzill and Reminisce DP.  I added ribbon around the sides of the box then attached snowflakes (in keeping with the card theme).  I used Grape Ice Stickles for the brad in the center of the medallion and around the 3 edges of the top of the box.

If you want to see the details on the card, please scroll down to the previous post.

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I sure hope to see you again soon. If you have the time to leave me a comment I'll be over to see what's new on  your blog ASAP.

"Hugs" Carol

Bells'n Whistles Snowflake Challenge

Hi Everyone, finally got in my craft room today to play for awhile.  Here is my card for the "Snowflake" challenge at Bells'n Whistles. Yep, can you believe it, I'm getting a jump start on my Christmas cards for next year.......You still have until January 15th to play along.  I will also be entering this card along with a gift box for Elizabeth Bell's World Challenge due 1/22/10 by 7 pm Arizona Time.

Card Information:

• Images: Star of Bethlemen by Elizabeth Bell from Bells'n Whistles - Sentiment from Whimsy Stamps - Both stamps are new.
• DP:  Bazzill and Reminisce Snowflake
• Colored with Copics
• Spellbinders Labels 8 and Snowflake Dies
• MS Border and Snowflake punches
• Gem for star from stash

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Christmas Cards All Year Round - January Challenge.
Craft Your Days Away - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Something New
Stampavie & More - Glitter
Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Goes

That's is for me tonight. I've got to start on reports for the accountant since our appointment is in early February.  Oh how I hate doing these......lol

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you'll leave me a comment and I'll be sure to come visit.

"Hugs" Carol

High Hopes 100th Challenge Blog Hop

Nope, no time to get a card done and so many missed challenges but I keep trying to pop in to see how everyone is doing and leave a little sugar.  My hubby has been pretty sick so for the last 4 days and nights there has been very little sleep and I haven't been able to leave him alone long enough to get anything done. He wants me in the same room with him all the time, so I'm accommodating.  We made a mad dash to the doctor's this morning as he was delirious and I was afraid he had pneumonia. He was really out of it and I got scared. Still not sure he doesn't and if not better with the meds we go again Wednesday.  Thank God he's been asleep since about 9:30 and I've gotten some computer time.  Now if he will just stay in bed all night and sleep it will be a blessing from above.

That's it from me for the night, going to hit the sack and try and catch up on a little sleep.  Don't forget to hop on over to High Hopes for the hop, challenges, and prizes.  "Hugs" Carol

Happy Belated New Year

Popping in to wish all of my friends and bloggers in blogland a Very Happy New Year.

It's a good thing I don't make New Year resolutions cuz I'd already broken one and it's only January 3rd ....LOL  No card today as I'm really off schedule.  My son and his wife just left this evening as did my husband's son. They came in Thursday since they didn't make it for Christmas and it's been crazy around here.  We've been shopping, out to dinner and a party to ring in the new year. A big New Year's day with friends over and buffet to watch the Rose Bowl and some football. Then yesterday was the Chief's last regular season home game. Today was shopping again with our crafting coupons to Hobby Lobby and Michael's. It's our 24th wedding anniversary so we spent the day just messing around with the kids.

Tomorrow is my birthday, my God my body is getting old but I still think I'm 40......LOL The only thing I asked for was at least a partial day in my craftroom with no interruptions........like that's gonna happen!  It will probably be total chaos again around here.

My daughter-in-law was teasing me today about the man behind us in line for dinner last Friday night. She said he spoke to his wife about that old lady texting and he just couldn't understand why an old lady would be texting on a cell phone (he must have been older than me).  Actually, I was texting my daugher and hubby that their dinner was paid for and to come in through the double doors instead of going through the long waiting line. I had to laugh and told her he just needs to get with the program, you are as old as you want to be.  With this little tidbit my friends I'm calling it a night.

Will be back tomorrow evening with some challenge posts and hope to see ya then.

"Hugs" Carol (Granny)

Hearts & Flowers for GDT call at The Digi Bell's Challenge Blog

Almost the beginning of a new year and how exciting it's going to be.  Can't hardly wait to see all the new tools and goodies coming out at CHA.  Boy, would I love to go to LA--  but ONLY for CHA. 

Don't ya all just love this image by Elizabeth Bell.  It is named Sweet Love and you can get it from Bells'n Whistles.  EB has always been one of my favorite designers. Well guess what, there is an opening on the Digi Bells Design Team for a guest designer so I'm entering this card in the sketch challenge call.  I'm so excited so cross your fingers and toes for me..........lol  If it doesn't happen that's okay too, I'm still excited at just the prospect of the opportunity.

Tools and Goodies used:

• DP is from Basic Grey Eva and SU Verde Olive
• Copics for coloring and Silver Spica Pen
• Wild Orchid Craft flowers with Pink and Star Dust Stickles
• Mini hearts punch from Creative Memories and MS Fern Punch
• Art Glitter Glue (Dries Clear)
• Sage Flower Soft
• Clear gems were colored with Copics

If you are interested in the GD position here is the link to the Digi Bell's Challenge Blog and GDT call. Below are the pictures of the optional sketches to be used.

You must have your entry posted by January 2.

Thanks so very much for stopping by and I hope you have the time to say hi and let me know what you think of the card.  I try to get around to visit everyone as often as possible but those of you that take the extra time to leave me a note always get visited first.  So here's hoping to visit you soon.

If I don't see you before have a Very Happy New Year!

"Hugs" Carol

My Top 10 Cards of 2010 Blog Hop

This is really a clever idea and one that was not an easy task but a fun one to look back at the cards made this year.  How often do we really take the time to go back and look at some of our creations? Me, seldom if ever!

Mrs. Weyremaster is having a Blog Hop and "All you have to do to join in, is create a post on your blog entitled 'My Top Ten Cards of 2010, then link that post to this post, using the inlinkz tool at the bottom of the post.

Never did make it to the craft room today as I've been playing around with redoing my blog all day but I thought this would be a fun post and hope you enjoy looking back with me.
Your post needs to be submitted by 7 AM GMT Wednesday 12-29-10

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you'll take to time to leave me a comment and join this fun hop.
"Hugs" Carol

TidBits Update

Happy Monday Everyone!!

Just a quick post to let you know I'm still here and alive. Christmas was fantastic!  Yesterday was our last celebration with lunch, gift exchange, and watching the Chiefs win the AFC West Division Title at our grandsons home in Kansas City.  Needless to say we were all jumping with joy during the game and now it's "how soon can we get tickets for the playoff game"......lol

Today I'm going to be working on updating my blog, catching up with visiting, and then I'm headed to my craft room to play with my new toys from Santa.  That is as soon as they get the new furnace in so I'm not in the way downstairs. I"ll be back tomorrow with a challenge post.  If I didn't get around to visiting you today I apologize, please leave me a comment and I'll hop on over tonight to see what's new.

"Hugs" Carol