Stamp Out Cancer Hop

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am so happy to be a part of Scrap N' Stamp's STAMP OUT CANCER Hop to bring awareness to Colon Cancer. A family friend of mine who I considered my second mom recently past from Colon Cancer so this hits close to home. Kim Skaggs was a huge part of my life growing up and into adulthood. She lived across the street from me in the suburbs of Chicago. My sister and I used to babysit for her kids and my mom actually used to babysit for her when they were young in PA. As we all grew up we became more than friends, we were FAMILY. We spent every occasion together celebrating birthdays, Thanksgivings, and Christmases with one another. When she received her diagnosis it was a SHOCK and as most who have been touched by this horrible disease know there are ups and downs. Just when we thought the colon cancer was beat it spread to other organs. CANCER JUST SUCKS. I made this card in Kim's Honor and I hope this hop will bring some awareness and donations to help STOP it and STAMP it OUT.
For more information about risk factors, screenings, and symptoms head here.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you or anyone close to you been hurt by cancer? Share your story, Let's Fight Together
A: Me? Yes, Kim Skaggs and my grandpa died of skin cancer when I was young so STUPID cancer made me lose my chance to really get to know a GREAT man.

 

Here is Kim and I when we are young, we made her a birthday cake and some lemonade!

Here we are PARTYING at her daughter Katie's collage on Parents Weekend. She was the BEST TIME!

Please spread the word and make sure you go to your regular doctor appointments and get checked out. This hop was started specifically to raise donations/awareness of colorectal cancer, which our team member Nancy E recently battled. She is doing a “Push for the Tush” 5k walk/ 10k run later this month. Her story and donation page can be found here. 10% of the SALES at SNS this weekend are going to Nancy's Walk so GET SHOPPING!

https://ccc.akaraisin.com/pushforyourtush2019/NancyElrick

Please visit the rest of the lovely ladies on this hop!

Tara

Nancy E

Jessica

Susan

Kim

Meghan

Deborah

Kia

Ardyth

Dawn

Sandi

Chala

Amy

Laurie

Challenges:
Polkadoodles Challenge Week 23: Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #433: Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #390-391
Cute Card Thursday #585 Anything Goes 
CCC Digi Creations #104: Eileen's Anything Goes Challenge

Digi Doodle Studios Emma & Puddles

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new challenge at The Creative Craft Cottage! This one is pretty simple and I can't wait to see what you come up with. The Theme is USE A LAVENDER Ribbon or BOW. It's sponsored by one of my FAVORITE companies Digi Doodle Studios!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you like to use ribbon on your projects?
A: Me? YES! I used to wear ribbon in my hair to match my outfit everyday and I love putting ribbon on my cards! It adds great texture.

 This darling image is called Emma & Puddles! Isn't it just the cutest!? I want a pet penguin! I colored it in this fun color combo of blue, red, and lavender and used all stitched dies to frame her.

Thank you for stopping by! Don't forget to link up to the Creative Craft Cottage Challenge HERE so you can win one of the darling digis from Digi Doodle Studios!

Supplies:
Digi Doodle Studios Emma & Puddles
Kat Scrappiness Stitched Rectangle Dies
Kat Scrappiness Stitched Heart Dies
Copic Markers

Challenges:
Polkadoodles Challenge Week 23: Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #433: Anything Goes 
Cute Card Thursday #585 Anything Goes
Three Amigos Challenge #27: Things with Wings (Penguin)
CCC Digi Creations #104: Eileen's Anything Goes Challenge

Live Life Like A Butterfly with Polka Dot Orchard

Hi Crafty Friends,
Just dropping in to share a fun coffee card with you. This gorgeous butterfly latte image is from Polka Dot Orchard and the second I saw it, I knew I had to use it with the Kat Scrappiness Butterfly Backdrop Die. They are a perfect match!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you ever had a latte with a unique milk design like a butterfly?
A: Me? No, I don't really drink lattes but I have seen some cool ones on Instagram!

I colored the image to match the different shades of pink in the patterned striped paper. I die cut the butterfly backdrop and added some extra butterflies popped up with foam tape to accent the negatives. I finished my card with gems and Wink of Stella on the edges of the wings.

Supplies:
Polka Dot Orchard Live Life Like A Butterfly

Kat Scrappiness Butterfly Backdrop Die Cut
Pattern Paper
Pink Gems

Challenges:
CCC Digi Creations #104: Anything Goes in Honor of Eileen
Three Amigos Challenge #27: Things With Wings
Work It Wednesday: Summer Vibes
Love 2 Scrap Challenge #122 No Rulz 3
Your Next Stamp Fun Friday Challenge #115: Ombre
Creations In Pink #10: Anything Goes Mainly Pink

Love You Forever Dad!

Hi Crafty Friends,
Have you made your card for Dad yet? I did! I love this image from Tiddly Inks because it fits my dad and I perfectly. We used to go to Pentwater, Michigan every year for summer vacation and watch the sunset. We are also both HUGE dog people and the only ones in our family who consider their dogs their Best Friends.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Where did you go on vacation as a kid?
A: Me? As I mentioned above Pentwater, Michigan

 Here is my mom and dad watching the sunset in Pentwater, Michigan.

 This is just the colored image above. I added the sentiment, ribbon, and brads to give it a little extra love. Below is a picture of my dad and I on the beach in Pentwater, Michigan.

Supplies:
Ribbon
Pattern Paper
Sentiment Die Gina Marie
Tiddly Inks Stamp
Brads

Challenges:
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #432: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Summer Vibes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Frame It
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Love To Scrap Challenge #122: No Rulz 3
Kitty Bee Designs Challenge #144: Cards for Guys
Crafter's Castle June Challenge: Anything Goes Optional Twist Mixed Media (brads, ribbon)
Cute Card Thursday #584: Masculine 
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #388-#389
Scrapping 4 Fun #141: Masculine

I like Big Books... and I Cannot Lie

Hi Crafty Friends,
I feel like this month is MAN/BOYCard Month. So many challenges are having this theme! So why not join in the fun? Also, it's also the end of school but that doesn't mean you should stop reading!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite Boy Name?
A: Me? I love the name Henry. It was my first dog's name but I think it's just a great name.

School is finally out! But I couldn't help make this darling card to remind all the kids out there to keep reading :)

Supplies:
Bugaboo Stamps Big Books
Kat Scrappiness Stitched Rectangle Die
Square Punch
Buttons

Challenges:
Catch the Bug Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Summer Vibes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Frame It
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Love To Scrap Challenge #122: No Rulz 3
Kitty Bee Designs Challenge #144: Cards for Guys
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #432: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday #584: Masculine 
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #388-#389
Scrapping 4 Fun #141: Masculine

Digi Doodle Studios June Challenge: CELEBRATIONS

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a NEW Challenge at Digi Doodle Studios. For the month of June the Challenge is CELEBRATIONS: BirthDAYs, Father's DAY, Graduation DAY, Wedding DAY....etc. I chose to do a BIRTHDAY celebration card with this gorgeous mermaid, Serina. I colored her to imitate my FAVORITE mermaid Ariel and colored her little clown fish friend like Flounder.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite song from the Little Mermaid?
A: Me? I love Part of Your World. I used to be able to play it on the piano ;)

I started my card with the background. I used Winnie & Walter Scenery Madison Creative Screening (looks like mermaid fins) and blending 3 Distress Oxide inks to match Ariel. Then I die cut my image using Kat Scrappiness Stitched Rectangle Die and matted it in pink. Next I add the little fish dies that I stamped the sentiments on. I finished my card with some beautiful I AM Roses flowers and Kat Scrappiness Jewels.

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to enter the CELEBRATIONS Challenge at Digi Doodle Studios so you can win some beautiful digis! And there is also the FOREVER Challenge on the Digi Doodle Studio Facebook Page HERE! Please follow my blog and Instagram and leave a comment letting me know what you think!

Supplies:
Digi Doodle Studios Serina Mermaid
Winnie & Walter Scenery Madison Die
Simon Says Stamp Fish Die
I AM Roses S10-211
I AM Roses S3-121
I AM Roses S3-D1
Kat Scrappiness Stitched Rectangle Die
Kat Scrappiness Jewels

Challenges:
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog #122 No Rulz 
Cupcake Inspiration #471: Mermaids!
The Die Cut Divas Birthdays
Color Crazy Challenge Week 21: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge Week 22: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Frame It
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything  Goes
Crafter's Castle June Challenge: Anything Goes: Optional Mixed Media (Flowers?)
Catch the Bug Challenge: Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #388-#389
Tuesday Throwdown #432: Stenciling 
The Rainbow Card Challenge #6: Neon Rainbows 

Your Next Stamp Guest Designer: You're Awesome to the Core!

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am SO EXCITED to be Guest Designing for Your Next Stamp this month! I will have 7 projects over this month from Your Next Stamp to share so subscribe and follow so you don't miss a thing! There will be giveaways too!
I'm from Chicago and this is the last week of school for all the kiddos. My sister is a second grade teacher and I know how hard a job it is to teach. I hope every parent is showing their child's teacher some appreciation this week whether it be a handmade card, a note of gratitude or a gift.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Who was your favorite teacher?
A: Me? My third grade teacher Mrs. Hahn. I still see her and send her cards!

 I decided to do some paper piecing with this one. I die cut the scallop rectangle using Winnie and Walter Essentials Noelle Cutaway mounting it on white cardstock and then my base. I traced the edges with a black pen so it pops! Then I added the scallop circle with the darling YNS Applies. I finished my card with the cute little pun sentiment and the buttons.

Supplies:
Your Next Stamp Fruity Fun
Winnie & Walter Essentials Noelle Cutaway (die)
Paper Trey Ink Pattern Paper Pure Poppy
Paper Trey Ink Pure Poppy Cardstock
Buttons

Challenges:
Your Next Stamp #115: Ombre
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog #122 No Rulz 3
Color Crazy Challenge Week 21: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge Week 22: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Frame It
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything  Goes
Crafter's Castle June Challenge: Anything Goes: Optional Mixed Media (Buttons?)
Catch the Bug Challenge: Anything Goes
Lauries' Fabulous Favorites Framed Sentiment
Cute N Crafty Challenge: Best Friends
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #388-#389
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #432: Anything Goes