I Ruff You

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Pink and Main Challenge #16 Cute Critters for this Anniversary Card. My card features Pink and Main Puppy Love Stamp Set with the background puppy paper from Newton's Nook Love and Woofs 6x6 Paper Pad.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: When is your anniversary?
A: Me? I don't have one! I'm single.

Supplies:
Pink and Main Puppy Love Stamp Set 
Newton's Nook Love and Woofs 6x6 Paper Pad
 

Stay Pawsitive

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new Critter Crazy Challenge #110: Anything Goes with a Critter. My little puppy is from Digi Doodle Studios called Brooks & Willow. I would love for you to color him up and play along in the challenge.  

Make Crafty Friends Q & A
Q: What flowers do you think dogs like to smell?
A: Me? Lavender

Supplies:
Digi Doodle Studios called Brooks & Willow

What's the Gist Physicist?

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for the C.C Designs May Facebook Challenge. This month's theme is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist Use at LEAST 3 Pattern Papers. You can win $15 to the store by entering HERE. I am inspiring you with  C.C Designs Shamy Stamp Set featuring this nerdy physicist and 3 fun patterned papers.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you like making cards with pattern papers or handmade backgrounds?
A: Me? Pattern Papers

Supplies:
C.C Designs Shamy Stamp Set 

 

Summer Reads

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Woodblock Wednesday! I made a bookmark for all my summer reads!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is on your reading list for this summer?
A: Me? Frozen River

Supplies:
Stampendous! Beaucoup De Soleil "A Lot of Sun"

Challenges:
Simon Says Challenge Wednesday Anything Goes
Pammies Inky Pinkies #2617 
Polkadoodles #5
Woodblock Wednesday

Cute Kitties

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Pink and Main Cute Critters Challenge #16. I used the kitties from the Pink and Main Eggstraordinary Stamp Set. I was also inspired by the Craft Roulette Challenge #316 Project: Diagonal Cut (two pattern papers cut diagonal); Colors: Calm (teals and light gray); Element: Post(er)(s) (I did postage dies like Mary Gunn); Random: Hexagons (teal hexagon diecuts behind the kitties).

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you have cats?
A: Me? No

Supplies:
Pink and Main Eggstraordinary Stamp Set
 

Challenges:
Pink and Main Challenge #16 Cute Critters
Polkadoodles Challenge #5 
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Four Legged Friends

 

 

Majestic Roses

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Altenew April Inspiration Challenge (see colors below) for these stunning Majestic Rose cards featuring Altenew Majestic Rose Layering Stencils, Altenew Moroccan Coverplate Die, Altenew XOXO & More Dies, and Altenew Many Thanks Stamp Set. I used all the recommended ink colors from the host Tina Smith. The Altenew Inks I used for my flower stenciling are Pink Pearl, CORAL BLISS, Fuschia, and Magenta. The Altenew Inks I used for my leaves are FOREST GLADES, Reindeer Moss and Majestic Lake. I matted my designs on Altenew POOL cardstock. 

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you like layering stencils?
A: Me? LOVE them! The reveal at the end is worth the work

Card #1: Smile, I Appreciate You 

Card #2: Thank You Friend

Supplies:
Altenew Majestic Rose Layering Stencils
Altenew Moroccan Coverplate Die
Altenew XOXO & More Dies
Altenew Many Thanks Stamp Set
Altenew Inks Pink Pearl, CORAL BLISS, Fuschia, and Magenta
Altenew Inks FOREST GLADES, Reindeer Moss and Majestic Lake.
Altenew POOL cardstock

Challenges:
Altenew April Inspiration Challenge
 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make it Feminine
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Use More Than One Stencil
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #40
Time Out Challenge #311: Bloom and Pastel

 

Birthday Balloons & Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Color Challenge #251: Magenta, Bright Yellow, Turquoise, and Purple. I made birthday cards! My first two cards feature Newton's Nook Sky High Stamp Set and I stenciled the balloons in the backgrounds with bling and clear glaze to make them more fun. My last card features Newton's Nook Birthday Mice on Newton's Nook Birthday Woofs 6x6 Paper Pad cut from Newton's Nook A7 Frames & Banners Die Set. 

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you have any family or friends with a birthday this month?
A: Me? Yes, my mom

Card #1: Get Carried Away with Balloons 

Card #2: Piles of Birthday Present Smiles

Card #3: Mice Birthday

Supplies:
Newton's Nook Sky High Stamp Set 
Newton's Nook Birthday Mice 
Newton's Nook Birthday Woofs Paper Pad 
Newton's Nook A7 Frames & Banners Die Set
Heffy Doodle Layering Balloon Stencil
Pretty Pink Posh Layering Balloons Stencil

Challenges:
Newton's Nook Inky Paws Color Challenge #251 
As You Like It Challenge Brights or Pastels: Brights because they are cheerful and whimsical
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make it Feminine
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Use More Than One Stencil
Colorful Options Challenge: Rainbow
Polkadoodles Challenge #5