Just Because Card ~ Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop {3}

Have you checked out the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop yet?

{You can use tea and cocoa, too}

Paper Smooches and Verve Stamps
are two of the generous hop sponsors.
This sweet guy is doing a little juggling.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Critter from the Chubby Chum Pals stamp set from Paper Smooches.
*Sentiment cut using the Hello Word Dies from Paper Smooches.
*Coffee cups from the Holiday Treats stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Coffee cups cut using the Cup of Cheer Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Scrap design paper from my stash.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Paper Smooches Designer's draft sketch
Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
Simon Says {Mon} No Rules
Simon Says {Wed} Anything goes
DoubleClick Skittles Use an animal
Craftyhazelnut's Pattern Paper March
Clear It Out Theme: animals Stash: striped paper

Friendship Card ~ Butterflies and Bling {1st Post}

I have a little spring card to share today.

We have had unusually dry spring like weather.

The sun is shinning and the daffodils are blooming.

This one is dedicated to all my sweet followers 

who are dealing with cold weather snow.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Butterflies from the Flap Happy stamp set from Paper Smooches.
*Sentiment cut using the Hello Word Dies from Paper Smooches.
*Scrap design paper from my stash.
*Rhinestones from Darice.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Paper Smooches Designer's draft sketch
Word Art Wednesday #172 Anything goes
DL Art February linky Anything goes
Add a Little Dazzle #64 Anything goes and/or photo inspired
Craft Your Passion #250 Anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack #77 Anything goes
Simon Says {Mon} No Rules
Simon Says {Wed} Anything goes
Cuttin and Stampin #8 Anything goes
Craftyhazelnut's Pattern Paper March
Top Tip Tuesday Rubber stamps only

Just Because Card ~ Spring Coffee Lover's Blog Hop {2}

I have another card to share for the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.
{You can use tea and cocoa, too}

Julee from Verve Stamps is one of the generous hop sponsors
I used the week 2 Viva la Verve sketch to play with this time.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Coffee cup and tag from the Holiday Treats stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Coffee cup cut using the Cup of Cheer Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Tag cut using the Tagged Rectangle Die from Verve Stamps.
*Ribbon from Little Scrap Pieces.
*Design paper from the Garden Party 8x8 pad from Making Memories.
*Paper Flowers from Studio G.
*Faux Pearl from Recollections.
*Burlap twine from American crafts.
*Crystal Blue stamp pad from CTMH.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Viva la Verve February week #2 Sketch
Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
Little Scrap Pieces Show it off Saturday
Loves Rubber Stamps #140 Use ribbon and/or lace
Word Art Wednesday #172 Anything goes
DL Art February linky Anything goes
Craft Your Passion #250 Anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack #77 Anything goes
Simon Says {Wed} Anything goes
Cuttin and Stampin #8 Anything goes
Craftin Desert Divas Use ribbon
Craftyhazelnut's Pattern Paper February

Just Because Card ~ Spring Coffee Lover's Blog Hop {1}

It's Friday and time for another Viva la Verve sketch to play with.
I created this card for the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.
{You can use tea or cocoa, too}

Julee from Verve Stamps is one of the generous hop sponsors.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Coffee cup from the Holiday Treats stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Coffee cup cut using the Cup of Cheer Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Design paper from the Garden Party 8x8 pad from Making Memories.
*Paper Flowers from Studio G.
*Memento Pear Tart stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Viva la Verve February week #4 Sketch
Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop
Word Art Wednesday #172 Anything goes
Craft Your Passion #250 Anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack #77 Anything goes
Simon Says {Mon} No Rules

Love Card ~ You Had Me At Meow

I've had this card in the works for a few days.

First thing I did was color up the tigers.

I went with traditional tiger colors.

Next I added them to the base layers keeping 

with my black, orange and white color combo.

To finish off I added this cute MCT sentiment.

I just got the set it came in today. tee hee.

It came in a set with little kitties but I 

thought it would work with these big kitties, too.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Forever Friends digi from Deedee's Digis.
*Sentiment from the You Had Me At Meow stamp set from My Creative Time.
*YR04 and 100 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Deedee's Digis February digi of the month
DL Art February linky Anything goes

Birthday Card ~ Curious Kitties {2nd Post}

I wanted to create a one layer card using the making technique. 

First I die cut circles from three sticky notes.

I used the negative cut portion to stamp the kitties.

Then I placed the circles on and sponged the sky background.

To finish off  I colored the kitties up with my Copic markers.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Kitty from the Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set from Newton's Nook.
*Circle masks cut using the Bunch of Fun Circle Dies from My Creative Time.
*E13, Y06, YG06, 100, R83 and R29 markers from Copic.
*Memento Summer Sky stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Newton's Nook #18 Just one layer
Cupcake Inspirations #299 Cute critters
Word Art Wednesday #172 Anything goes
Open-Minded Crafting Fun #30 Up in the air
Addicted To CAS #57 Mask
Simon Says {Wed} Anything goes
Crafts 4 Eternity #214 Circles

                    Winner
 

Birthday Card ~ Bubbles and Balloons {1st Post}

I am kind of on a birthday card roll this week.

To create my background I inked up the bubble embossing folder.

Next I die cut the balloons and gave them some twine string.

Then I fussy cut the little kitty out after coloring him up.

To finish up I attached the kitty and balloons with foam tape. 

I can just imagine this little guy laughing and 

having so much fun chasing bubbles and balloons.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Hugs Kitty digi from QKR Stampede.
*Balloon cut using the Balloons die set from Paper Smooches.
*Sentiment from the Newton's Birthday Bash stamp set from Newton's Nook.
*Embossed using the Bubbles folder from Sizzix.
*E15 and B29 markers from Copic.
*Memento Danube Blue stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
QKR Stampede #127 Critters
Eureka Stamps #129 Birthday cards
DL Art February linky Anything goes
Open-Minded Crafting Fun #30 Up in the air
Word Art Wednesday #172 Anything goes
Simon Says {Mon} No rules
Path of Positivity #23 Laughter
Crafts 4 Eternity #214 Circles {balloons, bubbles}

Birthday Card ~ For You {2nd Post}

I have another birthday card to share.

I thought this sweet bird would look great in bright colors.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Loves Me Birdbrain digi from From the Heart.
*Sentiment from the Happy Celebrations stamp set from Craftin Desert Divas.
*B05, Y06, YG06, E33 and YR23 markers from Copic.
*Memento Bahama Blue stamp pad from Tsukineko.
*Design paper and ribbon from my stash.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
From the Heart February stamp of the month progressive
Craftin Desert Divas Use ribbon
Cardz TV {cards} #3 Ribbon
DL Art February linky Anything goes
Eureka Stamps #129 Birthday
Cupcake Inspirations #299 Cute critters
Clear It Out Theme: Animals Stash: Striped paper
Marker Pop #63 Bright colors

Birthday Card ~ Bake Me A Cake {1st Post}

I did a little paper piecing for this card.

First I stamped then fussy cut the cake, candle and plate.

Next I die cut the stars to scatter about.

To finish off I hand cut a banner to fit the sentiment.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Cake and sentiment from the Bake Me A Cake stamp set from Lawn Fawn.
*Large star cut using the A Birdie Told Me die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Small cut using the Hello Baby die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Polka Dot paper from the Let's Polka Petite 6x6 paper pad from Lawn Fawn.
*Chevron paper from the Happy Day 6x6 paper pad from My Mind's Eye.
*Sentiment banner hand cut by me.
*Tuxedo black stamp pad from Memento.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Lawnscaping #100 Birthday celebration
Cuttin and Stampin #8 Anything goes
613 Avenue Create #112 Anything goes with opt. birthday

Birthday Card ~ Ducky Birthday {2nd Post}

I just adore this sweet little ducky.

He is all ready to send someone a special birthday hello.

First I colored him with Copics then fussy cut him out.

Next I added a die cut balloon with some twine string. 

 Then I hand cut the present and gave it a ribbon bow.

I popped up the duck and balloon with foam tape for dimension.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Ducky Doing Splits digi from Eureka Stamps.
*Balloon cut using the Balloons die set from Paper Smooches.
*Sentiment from the "Happy Days" stamp set from Cardz TV.
*Design paper from the Printed Craft Stack 6x6 paper pad from DCWV.
*Y15 and YR04 markers from Copic.
*Ribbon from American Crafts.
*Tuxedo black stamp pad from Memento.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Eureka Stamps #129 Birthday cards
QKR Stampede #127 Critters
Cardz TV {cards} #3 Ribbon
Cupcake Inspirations #299 Cute critters
DL Art February linky Anything goes
Craftin Desert Divas Use ribbon
Marker Pop #63 Bright colors
Crafts 4 Eternity #214 Circles {balloon, on present}

  

Birthday Card ~ Birthday Bubbles {1st Post}

I made a little birthday shaker to share today.

First I die cut the speech bubble from my card panel.

Next I stamped the sentiment and candles.

I cut the stripe paper panel to match up with the base.

To finish off I glued down the sequins inside the

 middle bubble but let the other ones run free.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Speech bubbles cut using the A Birdie Told Me die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Sentiment and candle from the Bake Me A Cake stamp set from Lawn Fawn.
*Design paper from the Let's Polka Petite 6x6 paper pad from Lawn Fawn.
*Y15 and BG15 markers from Copic.
*Sequins from my stash.
*Tuxedo black stamp pad from Memento.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Lawnscaping #100 Birthday celebration
Loves Rubber Stamps #139 Let it sparkle {sequins}
613 Avenue Create #112 Anything goes with opt. birthday

Birthday Card ~ Floral Shaker

I have a shaker card to share.

I started by stamping these sweet flowers using the masking technique 

to make my little garden then colored them in with some Copics.

Next I used the frame die to cut my shaker window.

Then I backed the shaker frame with my hand cut banner. 

To finish off my card I embossed the card front.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Flowers from the Doodled Occasions stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Frame cut using the Rounded Scallop Frame die from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment from the Making a Statement stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Embossed using the Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirl folder from Provo Crafts.
*B23, Y11, BV11 and G21 markers from Copic.
*Sequins from my stash.
*Tuxedo black stamp pad from Memento.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Viva la Verve February week #3 Sketch
Loves Rubber Stamps #139 Let it sparkle {sequins}
Word Art Wednesday #171 Anything goes
DL Art February linky Anything goes
613 Avenue Create #112 Anything goes with opt. twist birthday
Simon Says {Mon} A little paradise {creating shakers, flowers blooming}
Simon Says {Wed} Add a little texture
Cure For the Monday Blues #43 Photo inspired {colors, banner}
Creative Card Crew #81 Birthday with sentiment
Top Tip Tuesday Rubber stamps only

     Inspiration sketch         Inspiration photo
 

Birthday Card ~ Bluebell Birthday {2nd Post}

It is time for another sketch at Viva la Verve.

Sometimes sketches just call to me and this is one of those.

First I stamped, colored then fussy cut the frame and flowers.

Then I used Wink of Stella to add a little sparkle to the flowers.

I backed the floral frame with a hand cut banner.

To finish off  I added them to my embossed card front.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Flowers and frame from the Framed Florals stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment from the Making a Statement stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Embossed using the Cuttlebug Polka Dots folder from Provo Crafts.
*B32 and G21 markers from Copic.
*Tuxedo black stamp pad from Memento.
*Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush from Zig Memory Systems.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Viva la Verve February week #3 Sketch
Loves Rubber Stamps #139 Let it sparkle {Wink of Stella}
Word Art Wednesday #171 Anything goes
DL Art Thankful Thursday #150 Use the color blue
Simon Says {Wed} Add a little texture
Craft Your Passion #249 Anything goes
Creative Card Crew #81 Birthday with sentiment
Top Tip Tuesday Rubber stamps only

Friendship Card ~ Is That For Me? {1st Post}

OMGoodness February is nearly over. Wow where did it go?

I have a card that might just make my kitty lovin' followers say awww.

I started by coloring up the image then added a black frame.

Next I tied a little ribbon bow to add to the top corner.

In the lower corner I placed three rhinestones to highlight the sentiment.

A little Wink of Stella added some glittery goodness 

to the flowers, kitty ribbon, envelope heart and mail flag.

To finish my card off I gave the kitty bow a rhinestone accent.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Mailbox Kitties digi from Imagine That.
*Sentiment from CTMH.
*R83, G21, E13, C3 and 100 markers from Copic.
*Polka dot design paper from my scrap paper collection.
*Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush marker from Zig Memory System.
*Rhinestones from Darice.
*Ribbon from Offray.
May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Imagine That February stamp of the month {progressive}
Cupcake Inspirations #298 Colors {blossom, white and black}
Loves Rubber Stamps #139 Let it sparkle {rhinestones, Wink of Stella}
DL Art February linky Anything goes
613 Avenue Create #111 Anything goes w/opt. twist RAK {happy mail}
Cardz TV #3 Ribbon
Word Art Wednesday #171 Anything goes
QKR Stampede #127 Critters
Marker Pop #62 Anything goes
Craftin Desert Divas Use ribbon
Simon Says {Mon} A piece of paradise {getting a little happy mail}
Crafty Gals Corner #7 Bingo {rhinestones, flowers, ribbon}
Craft Your Passion #249 Anything goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge February