Berry Christmas!

Good Morning! I can't resist saying "Berry Christmas!" I've got a new cute Doodle Pantry Strawberry Digi Image to share with you...this one is called " Juicy Strawberries" and is available for purchase at the Doodle Pantry store. This one is beautifully illustrated by Laurie Wilson and so detailed and when colored it is a lovely image that will pop on any card you make! The "Juicy Strawberries" also comes pre-colored for those short on time this Christmas season. Pictured below, is the card interior showing the coordinating papers and design. You can click on any image to view it larger.

Okay, now the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Juicy Strawberries", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Papers & Cardstock: Doodlebug "Berry Blue" Designer Paper, K&Co. "Grass Greens" Mat Pad, Clear Dollar Stamps Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV13 Tender Pink, R29 Crimson, Y21 Buttercup Yello, G28 Ocean Green, YG03 Yellow Green, YG63 Pea Green YG67 Moss, BG000 Pale Aqua, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Circle & Blossom Dies, EK Success Border Punch, EK Success Corner Rounder Punch, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, Thread, Paper Trey Ink "Hawaiian Shores" Polka-Dotted Satin Ribbon, KasierCraft Self-Adhesive Pearls

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

I will be taking a very short break for the Christmas holiday...my son, Christopher will be coming home for 6 weeks for his Christmas/Winter break Friday and I'm so looking forward to seeing him. I plan to have something new to show you the week after Christmas. I want to thank you for your faithful following this year...your visits and thoughts have been such a joy to me. I pray that this Christmas, you will find much joy and love as we celebrate our Savior's birth. We have much to joyful about! "MERRY CHRISTMAS!"

Even Ants Ring in the New Year!

Good Morning! And it's a happy morning because it's the 5th of the Month and that means it's time for another Doodle Pantry Challenge! For the challenge I decided to use Laurie Wilson's new Doodle Pantry "Disco Ants" for a "Happy New Year" card. I've never made a "Happy New Year" card before as I've never had any artwork suitable for one, but now I do and so do you! You can find "Disco Ants" at the Doodle Pantry store here. I hope you have a chance to play along and you'll find plenty of other images to use if you'd rather not play with the ants...but I love coloring them...they are so whimsical! If you do play along, you receive the "New Year's Birdie" FREE just for participating in the challenge, and one lucky winner will receive a $10.00 coupon toward any Doodle Pantry store purchase!

Pictured below is a close-up of the ants on the disco ball as well, as the interior of the card showing the coordinating papers and design.

Okay, now the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Disco Ants", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock & Papers: Basic Grey "Lime Rickey" & "Cupcake" Designer Papers, Clear Dollar Stamps "Cherry Go Round" & "Lime Juice" Cardstock, Paper Trey White Cardstock

Ink: Stampin' Up! Green Galore

Copic Sketch Markers & Other: RV11 Pink, RV13 Tender Pink, RV29 Crimson, Y13 Lemon Yello, Y26 Mustard, YR04 Chrome Orange, YR16 Apricot, YG0000 Lily hite, YG03 Yellow Green, YG67 Moss, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B24 Sky, B39 Prussian Blue, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender. Sakura Gelly Roll "Stardust" Glitter Pen

Accents & Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Oval & Scalloped Oval Dies, Martha Stewart Loopy Border Punch, EK Success Corner Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sponge, Paper Trey Ink "Hibiscus Burst" Polka-Dotted Satin Ribbon, Doodlebug Buttons, Crochet Thread, Basic Grey "Bling It" & KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Rhinestones.

Techniques: Digi Printing, Dry Embossing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending, Sponging

Thank you for visiting and as always, I so appreciate reading your thoughts. I'll see you back here soon!'

A Bunny for Anytime!

Good Morning! I hope that you had a very nice Thanksgiving, as did we!! My 20-year-old son was home from college for 3.5 days and it was good to see him and I didn't make any cards while he was home, but as soon as he returned to college (today), I did sit down to make this card featuring Laurie Wilson's sweet "Bunny Wabbit". He was so fun to color and I hope that you can see the hair detail that I tried to blend in on his body. Pictured below, is the card interior with the coordinating papers and design along with the continued sentiment. You can purchase this darling bunny at Doodle Pantry.com.

Okay, here's the deets:

Stamps: "Bunny Wabbit", copyright Laurie WIlson, Licensed by Clear Dollar Stamps, Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock/Papers: Cosmo Cricket "Pixie-licious" Mini Deck, Basic Grey Marykate Designer Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink "Plum Pudding" Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Ink: Stampin' Up! Baja Breeze

Copic Sketch Markers: YR21 Cream, YG0000 Lily White, YG03 Yellow Green, BG000 Pale Aqua, E00 Skin White, E02 Fruit Pink, E31 Brick Beige, E33 Sand, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Labels & Tags Trio Dies, EK Success Eyelet Lace Border Punch, EK Success Corner Rounder Punch, Sponge, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Dress It Up "Country Garden" Buttons, Crochet Thread, Paper Trey Ink "Plum Pudding" Polka-Dotted Satin Ribbon

Techniques: Digi Printing, Sponging, Copic Coloring & Blending, Machine Stitching

Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts! I enjoy reading them so much! I'll be back here on Dec. 5th with a Doodle Pantry new digital image for the Doodle Pantry Challenge....see you then!

Cards for Sale!

Good Morning! I have had some followers ask about my cards for sale and I have decided to sell them on EBay! There are 15 cards listed now and if you're interested in purchasing, you can search for "Little Yellow Cottage Handcrafted Card" and you'll see what I have to offer...

Thank you for your interest!

More Cutie Pie Ewes!

Good Morning! It's a fun day at Doodle Pantry because today is our November 20th Challenge! I hope that you can play along and all you have to do is use some type of foliage or leaf/leaves on your creation. The leaves can be an embellishment or part of the design of your background papers or anything you like! You may use a Doodle Pantry Digi Image or any other image if you don't have one. For more information on the challenge, click here.

For the challenge, I used Laurie Wilson's new Doodle Pantry "Mother Sheep & Lamb" Digi image which is one of several of Laurie's adorable ewes! I just love their sweet faces! This image is versatile, as it can be used for Mother's Day or for a friendship type card and I made this particular card a birthday card, as I never have enough of those! Pictured below, is the card interior with coordinating papers and design.

Okay, now the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Mother Sheep & Lamb", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock & Papers: My Mind's Eye "Fine & Dandy Tickled Pick" Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink "Everyday Blessings" Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Ink: Stampin' Up! Regal Rose & Certainly Celery Ink

Copic Sketch Markers: RV000 Pale Purple, RV11 Pink, YG0000 Lily White, YG03 Yellow Green, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Square Die, Circle & Pinking Circle Dies, Flower Dies, EK Success Scalloped Mini Corner Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, Cuttlebug Morocco Embossing Folder, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sponges, Robin's Nest Dew Drops, Zots, Making Memories "Button" Brads, Jolee's Boutique Flower, KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Pearls

Techniques: Digi Printing, Dry Embossing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts...you are so important to me! I hope to have something new to share with you before Thanksgiving...so see you back here then!

Our 21st Anniversary Getaway!

Hello! I thought that I'd blog "off-topic" today, as my husband, Tom, treated me to a 21st Anniversary Getaway trip to Cambridge, Maryland, which is located on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. This area was one that I was not familiar with and had never taken the opportunity to explore before, but I was amazed at the beautiful landscape that abounds along this coastline that forks out into multiple waterways, creeks and rivers. For our special getaway, we booked a room at the Lodgecliffe at Choptank Bed & Breakfast, which was built in 1898 and was such a lovely home, not to mention the breathtaking sunset views from the Cliffelodge rear deck and backyard:

Above, is the expansive back deck where there is deck lounge chairs and umbrella tables during the warmer months and to the right of the deck is the screened-in porch where breakfast is served during the warmer months, as well. Both afford the Lodgecliff guest fantastic views of the Choptank River.

Above, are two views of the backyard of the Lodgecliff Bed & Breakfast, where guests and sit and relax and just breathe in God's handpainted sunsets!

Above is the beautifully decorated living room/parlor of the Lodgecliff, where we were greeted by our friendly inkeepers, Autumn & Katherine, with hot coffee and freshly baked muffins! I just love the blue and yellow decor in this room....so happy and sunny!

Above, is the sunny and beautifully decorated dining room where we had a delicious breakfast of juice, coffee, grilled fresh fruit, fresh homemade muffins and a puffed pastry with blueberry syrup. A beautiful blue tapestry rung and yellow walls made for a very pleasant breakfast experience.

The Lodgecliff had a wonderful addition to their Bed & Breakfast in their bright & comfy sunroom which faced the inn's rear double doors, which lead out to the deck and backyard and where you can read, sip tea and enjoy the beautiful views on the water...it was WONDERFUL! My fav place in the whole inn! If you're in the Cambridge, Maryland/Eastern Shore area, you must visit Lodgecliff at Choptank.

I feeling very relaxed and very loved as I come back to the daily grind! If you have a chance to visit the Lodgecliff, you will not be sorry...it was wonderful!

See you in a few days!

Hallelujah, Indeed!

Good Morning! Hard to believe that Christmas is only 47 days away! I love Christmastime and celebrating the Savior's birth and I especially enjoyed coloring this new Doodle Pantry Digi Image by Laurie Wilson, called "French Horn" which just speaks, "Hallelujah!" and I say indeed, we have a Savior who  lives.

I used the Basic Grey new "Jovial" Christmas Designer Paper on this card and it really synced well with the illustration and the flavor that I had in mind when making this card. You can find this digi image along with many others at Doodle Pantry...enjoy looking and shopping, as there is much to see!

Pictured below, is the card interior with computer-generated sentiment and coordinating designer papers. Just click on the photo to view it larger.

Okay, now the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "French Horn", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Papers & Cardstock: Basic Grey "Jovial" Designer Paper Pad, ColorMates Medium Autumn Red Cardstock, ColorMates Green & Olive Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Ink: Stampin' Up! Mellow Moss

Copic Sketch Markers: R08 Vermillion, R27 Cadmium Red, Y11 Pale Yellow, Y13 Lemon Yellow, Y26 Mustard, G24 Willow, G28 Ocean Green, G94 Grayish Olive, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Rectangle Dies, EK Success Morocco Border Punch, Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sponge, Clear Dollar Stamps' Winter Collection Ribbon, KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Pearls

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Sponging, Copic Coloring & Blending

Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts...I so appreciate you! I'll see you back here in a few days!

A FREE* Sheep for Ewe!

Good Morning! Have a got a new sheep digi image for ewe, AND IT'S FREE* for those who participate in the November 6th Doodle Pantry Challenge! If you're not able to play along in the challenge, "Sheep Dreams" will be available for sale in the Doodle Pantry Store. Doodle Pantry releases several new images today and this sweet illustration, called "Sheep Dreams", illustrated by Laurie Wilson is one of them. Even though this image was designed for a "Sleepy" type card, I wanted to make a birthday card, and was able to use it to incorporate into birthday wishes, which you can see on the card interior photo below. Tomorrow will be the Doodle Pantry Challenge and one winner will receive a $20.00 DOODLE PANTRY DIGITAL IMAGE COUPON! Now, that's a lot of digis!!! I can't wait to see what you create for the challenge! For details, click here. Pictured below, is the card interior with coordinating designer papers and birthday sentiment.

Okay, here's the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Sheep Dreams", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock & Papers: Cosmo Cricket "DeLovely" Mini Deck Designer Paper, Martha Stewart "Playful Blues" Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV000 Pale Purple, RV11 Pink, RV13 Tender Pink, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, YG03 Yellow Green, YG63 Pea Green, YG67 Moss, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Spellbinders Labels, Round & Scalloped Round Dies, EK Success Corner Rounder Punch, EK Success Round Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Doodlebug Buttons, Crochet Thread, Paper Trey Ink "Lemon Zest" Polka-Dotted Satin Ribbon

Techniques: Digi Printing, Copic Coloring & Blending, Machine Stitching

Thank you so much for visiting and sharing your thoughts! See you back here soon!!!

Sew Bad...Let's Just Call It Whimsical!!

Good Morning! As promised I have the second sheep in the Doodle Pantry "Holiday Sheep" to show you today. This card proved to be quite challenging when I used too many layers of Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock, which became problematic with respect to machine stitching. Now, don't misunderstand...I absolutely love, love, love Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock, especially for the card base...but in this case, layering it led to some wonky machine stitching. If you look close enough, you'll see where I ran off the edge of the paper at the bottom front and the top interior of the card. This was partly user error as well as my sewing machine telling me that it just wasn't happy. So, the sewing is bad, but let's just call it "Whimsical Stitching"...how's that?? Hopefully, it doesn't distract from Laurie Wilson's adorable sheep illustration, which can be downloaded at Doodle Pantry. I hope that you can see the "snowflakes" that I created in the sky using Stickles clear glitter glue, as well as the "snow" on the ground. (Zoom in for a closer look!)

Pictured below, is the card interior with coordinating designer papers and design. Remember, you can always right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, now the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Holiday Sheep", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock/Papers: Cosmo Cricket "Mitten Weather" Mini Deck Designer Paper, Paper Trey White Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV000 Pale Purple, RV11 Pink, R29 Lipstick Red, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, BG11 Moon White, BG72 Ice Ocean, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Long & Scalloped Long Rectangular Dies, EK Success Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Stickles Glitter Glue, Paper Trey Ink Aqua Mist Polka Dotted Satin Ribbon, Red Jingle Bell, KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Pearls

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts! I so enjoy reading them!! I'll see you back here next week with something new to share.

More of Laurie's Sweet Sheep

Good Morning! I apologize for being lax in my blog postings, but we've had a few hiccups in life lately and they always cause an interruption in my cardmaking. But I have a brand new Doodle Pantry image to share and this one is called "Holiday Sheep" which is part of Laurie Wilson's sweet sheep line. I love these little guys! Aren't they adorable???!! When you purchase this digital image, you will get another Sweet Sheep inlcuded in the set along with a few cute sentiments.

Pictured below, is the card interior featuring coordinating papers and layout. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, now the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Holiday Sheep", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Papers/Cardstock: Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" Designer Paper Mini Deck, Paper Trey Ink "Lemon Tart" Cardstock, Clear Dollar Stamps' "Summer" Clearly Coordinating Collection Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Ink: Stampin' Up! Pretty in Pink Ink

Copic Sketch Markers: RV11 Pink, RV13 Tender Pink, RV29 Crimson, Y15 Cadmium Yellow, Y26 Mustard, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, G07 Nile Green, G28 Ocean Green, BG000 Pale Aqua, BG18 Teal Blue, BG72 Ice Ocean, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Labels 11 Die, Spellbinders Scalloped Square Die, EK Success Oval & Scalloped Oval Punches, EK Success Corner Rounder Punch, Sponge, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Doodlebug Buttons, Crochet Thread, Paper Trey Ink "Lemon Tart" Polka-Dotted Satin Ribbon, Stickles Glitter Glue

Techniques: Digi Printing, Sponging, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

Hope to see you back here in a few days where I'll have a card featuring the other sheep in the Doodle Pantry's "Holiday Sheep" set. Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts!

I Totally Missed "Talk Like a Pirate Day"!

Good Morning! Have I got a cutie pie Doodle Pantry image for you! I don't know if you love pirates (well the old time ones, not the ones off the Middle East Coast), or not, but I totally love pirates...which is no surprise since my very favorite place on all the earth is Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, which incidently, is where Blackbeard the Pirate had his hideout and ultimately met his demise there. And! I totally missed "Talk Like a Pirate Day!" Not that I'm any good at it, it's just fun to try...

Anyway, the Doodle Pantry image on this card is called "Pirate Birdie", illustrated by Laurie Wilson and is available for purchase now! Pictured below, is the card interior showing how I coordinated the papers to match the front of the card. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, now the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Pirate Birdie", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock & Papers: Basic Grey Lime Rickey Designer Paper Pad, ColorMates Medium Terrific Teal Cardstock, Paper Trey White Cardstock

Ink: Memento Dandelion Ink

Copic Sketch Markers: RV11 Pink, Y11 Pale Yellow, Y13 Lemon Yellow, Y15 Cadmium Yellow, Y26 Mustard, YR12 Loquat, YR16 Apricot, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, B24 Sky, B32 Pale Blue, BG11 Moon White, BG18 Teal Blue, BG72 Ice Ocean, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Regular and Pinking Circle Dies, Martha Stewart Loop Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sponge, Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust Clear Pen, Signo Silver Gel Pen, Nylon Cord, Ship's Wheel Charm

Techniques: Digi Printing, Copic Coloring & Blending, Sponging, Machine Stitching

Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts...they really are a bright spot in my day! I'll see you back here in a few days...

Images Don't Get Cuter Than This!

Good Morning! It's an exciting day at Doodle Pantry because today is the Clearly Delightful Monthly Challenge AND today is the day that Laurie has several new digi images! This one is called "Caroling Birdies" and I'm tellin' you...digital images don't get cuter than this!!! When I first saw Laurie's sweet image of these darling birds, I shrieked with delight already planning in my head what Copics I would use to bring her image to life! It was a joy to color and a joy to work with...I know you want it! LOL

Pictured below, is the interior of the card with coordinating designer papers. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, here's the deets:

Digi Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Caroling Birdies", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock/Papers: Cosmo Cricket "Mitten Weather" Mini Deck Designer Paper, Clear Dollar Stamps Winter Cardstock Collection, Paper Trey White Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV11 Pink, RV23 Pure Pink, RV29 Crimson, G28 Ocean Grean, G40 Dim Green, G40 Grayish Olive, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, Y26 Mustard, YR24 Pale Sepia, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E27 Africano, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Oval & Scalloped Oval Dies, Cuttlebug Snowflake Embossing Folder, EK Success Corner Punches, Fiskars Scalloped Scissors, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Signo White Gel Pen, KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Pearls, Jolee's Boutique 3D Snowflake, Offray Satin Ribbon

Techniques: Digi Printing, Dry Embossing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

I hope that you have time to visit Laurie's new Doodle Pantry designs and to play along in the Clearly Delightful Challenge because when you do you always receive a FREE Doodle Pantry Digi Image! See you back here in a few days! Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts...

Lovin' Laurie's Sheep!

Good Morning! How is your weekend going? Mine is going crazy...but crazy is my new life norm, I think! LOL Today, I'm sharing a Doodle Pantry image that was released on September 20th and it is the 2nd of Laurie Wilson's sheep images. I just love Laurie's sheep! They are so whimsical and really make any card a cutie pie card with very little effort! Pictured, below is the card interior with coordinating designer papers and computer-generated sentiment. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, here's the deets:

Digi Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Happy Sheep", Computer-Generated Sentiment

Papers/Cardstock: Cosmo Cricket "Pixie-licious" and "DeLovely" Mini Decks, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV000 Pale Purple, RV11 Pink, RV13 Tender Pink, Y13 Lemon Yellow, YG03 Yellow Green, YG63 Pea Green, YG67 Moss, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, BG72 Ice Ocean, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Long & Scalloped Long Rectangle Dies, EK Success Circle & Border Punches, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Doodlebug Buttons, Crochet Thread, Paper Trey Ink Polka Dotted Satin Ribbon

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

Coming up is Laurie's October 5th Clearly Delightful Monthly Challenge, and you've just got to see her new Doodle Pantry digital images releasing that day because they are beautiful!...and we hope you play along with us! Mark your calendar and see you back here then!!

Fall Is In The Air!

Good Morning! As promised, I have another new Doodle Pantry Digi Image to share with you and this one was just released on September 20th. The image was illustrated by Laurie Wilson and is called "Let Us Be Thankful" and is perfect for general Fall cards, as well as Thanksgiving cards. I made this one a thanksgiving card because I like to send a few out and had to get started as it is almost the end of September! Laurie has many other September 20th Doodle Pantry Digi Image releases, so be sure to visit her blog.

Pictured below, is the card interior showing coordinating papers and design. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, now the deets:

Digi Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Let Us Be Thankful", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock & Papers: Sonburn Designs "Cutie Pie" Collection DP, My Mind's Eye "Quite Contrary - Little Boy Blue, When I Grow Up" DP, My Mind's Eye "Bloom & Grow - Spring in Bloom" DP, Clear Dollar Stamps Rustic Autumn Cardstock, Basic Grey "Origins" Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink Orange Zest & White Cardstocks

Copic Sketch Markers: Y15 Cadmium Yellow, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, Y26 Mustard, YR01 Peach Puff, YR04 Chrome Orange, YR12 Loquat, YR16 Apricot, YR24 Pale Sepia, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, G24 Willow, G40 Dim Green, G28 Ocean Green, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E27 Africano, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Labels 12, EK Success Corner Rounder Punch, EK Success Mini Corner Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, "Bobbin" Gingham Ribbon, Dress It Up Maple Leaf Button, Doodlebug Mini Button, KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Pearls, Jolees Boutique Leaves

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

Thank you so much for visiting...I love reading your thoughts and comments! I'll see you back here this weekend when I'll have another new image and card to share! Hope that you're having a great week!

Oh What Fun...

Good morning my dear friends & followers! I apologize for the time span between my last posting and this posting, but life sometimes just gets in the way of cardmaking...you know what I mean? With September came a new gym membership, personal trainer, bible study and with housecleaning and other responsibilities, I've been challenged by balancing everything out to a nice, smooth routine...maybe next week will be better. But anyhoo...here's my latest card I have to share with you, featuring the September 5th release of Doodle Pantry's "Sledding Ants". Now, I don't know if ants go sledding in the wintertime or not, but they must do something for fun and I couldn't wait to color this whimsical image that Laurie Wilson illustrated. Today, Laurie releases her September 20th collection of Doodle Pantry images, so don't miss them!

Pictured below, is the coordinating interior of the card. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, here's the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Sledding Ants", Computer-Generated Sentiment

Cardstock & Papers: Cosmo Cricket "Mitten Weather" & "Jolly By Golly" Designer Papers, Paper Trey Ink Pure Poppy and White Cardstocks

Copic Sketch Markers: RV11 Pink, R02 Flesh, R29 Crimson, R59 Cardinal, BV01 Viola, BV11 Soft Viola, BV13 Hydrangea Blue, G24 Willow, G28 Ocean Green, B000 Pure Porcelain Blue, B41 Powder Blue, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E27 Africano, E29 Burnt Umber, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Labels Five, EK Success Oval & Scalloped Oval Punches, Sewing Machine, Thread, Jolee's Boutique Snowflake, Paper Trey Ink Polka-Dotted Satin Ribbon, Dress It Up Plastic Snowflakes, Crystal & Waterfall Stickles Glitter/Glue

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

Now, I promise you, it will not be 10 days before I have something new to share! In fact, I'll have something to share before next weekend...see you back here then! Thank you for visiting...I so appreciate YOU!

Color Me Bright!

Good Morning! I'm seem to be in a bright spectrum mood lately, with respect to cardmaking and this card is no exception! I bought the new Cosmo Cricket Pixie-licious Mini Deck paper collection and immediately grabbed the background paper that you see to work with and that meant using a celery green, pale pink, deep teal and vibrant purple! And I kinda like this color combo...once I got used to it! LOL

Today's card features "Froggie" from Laurie Wilson's Doodle Pantry collection and he is also available for purchase, pre-colored for those who want to make a quick card. Check out both "Froggie" versions to see which one is right for you (make sure that you scroll down the whole page to see them both)! Pictured below, is the card interior with matching papers and a Dragonfly to correspond with the sentiment "Time's Fun When You're Having Flies"!! Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, here's the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Froggie", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock & Papers: Cosmo Cricket "Pixie-licious" Mini Deck, K&Co. "Remake - Berry Pinks & Lilac Lavenders" Mat Pads, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV000 Pale Purple, RV11 Pink, RV13 Tender Pink, RV29 Crimson, YG000 Lily White, YG03 Yellow Green, YG63 Pea Green, YG67 Moss, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, B14 Light Blue, B41 Powder Blue, BG000 Pale Aqua, BG11 Moon White, BG18 Teal Blue, BG72 Ice Ocean, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Regular & Pinking Circle Dies, EK Success Border Punch, EK Success Corner Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Doodlebug Buttons, Crochet Thread, Michael's Cloud Brads, Michael's Epoxy Dot Stickers, Ellen Hutson Ribbon

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

I appreciate you so much for visiting my blog and leaving comments! Thank you for your faithful visits! I'll see you back here in a few days with something new to share. Have a great day!