Saturday, October 31, 2015

Pretty Please...

"Shabby chic" is our challenge this week at
And, we are sponsored by Dazzling Ace Designs
with the most fabulous vintage images!!
The Creative Details
Sentiment: Amuse Stamps
Embellishments: ticket, clip, lace, pearls, flower

The Challenges
Brown Sugar - flowers
Crafty Friends - use your favorite color (blue)
Crafting for All Seasons - girly and dressed up
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Fussy and Fancy - flowers
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Simon says Stamp - anything goes
Sparkles Monthly - pearls and or lace
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Hallow's Eve...

Time for a new challenge at
This week our theme is Halloween.
Our fabulous sponsor is Dazzling Ace Designs
and they have the most wonderful vintage images.
The Creative Details
Embellishments: ribbon, fringe, gems, star, button, stickers
Tools: border punch

Challenges
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Come and Get It - use orange
Crafts Galore - Halloween
Crafts 4 Eternity - Halloween
Crafty Calendar - Halloween
Crafty Boots - fall/Halloween
Crafting With Friends - anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Craft Rocket - spooky
Create and Inspire - anything goes
Di's Digis - include a pumpkin
Dragonfly Journey - color inspiration
Eclectic Ellapu - Halloween
Jo's Scrap Shack - Halloween
Hiding in My Craftroom - any holiday
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Not Just Cards - anything goes
Papertake Weekly - take your pick
Quirky Crafts - Autumn/Halloween colors
Robyn's Fetish - Halloween
Scrap Creations - Halloween
Sweet Stampin - Halloween
The Shabby Tea Room - photo inspiration
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Scary cat...

It's Time for another fun challenge at the 
Pile it On challenge.
We are sponsored this week by the fabulous
Sami Stamps - and, our challenge is
"cute and spooky"

The Creative Details
Image: Sami Stamps
Copics: cashmere, pale sepia, sand, slate
Embellishments: banner, sticker, gems

Challenges
A Gem of a Challenge - too cute to spook
Allsorts - orange, black or purple
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Come and Get it - use orange
Crafts 4 Eternity - Halloween
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafty Girl Creations - anything goes
Craft Rocket - spooky
Digital Delights - anything goes
Dragonfly Journey - color inspiration
Double Click Skittles - Halloween colors
Eureka stamps - Halloween
Get Creative - Halloween
Graph It - autumn or Christmas colors
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - Halloween
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
QKR - Halloween
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Moving Along With the Times - Halloween
Morgan's Art World - Halloween
Our Crafty Corner - Halloween
Robyn's Fetish - Halloween
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Sweet Stampin - Halloween
The Crafter's Cafe - black, purple, orange
The Paper Shelter - Halloween
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Wonderful Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Filled with Sunshine...

Time for a new challenge at
Our challenge this week is "leaves"
And, our fabulous sponsor is

The Creative Details
Image: Stamping Boutique
Copics: khaki, honey
Embellishments: foil pumpkin, leaf tag, gems, ribbon
Tools: leaf punch

Challenges
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafty Girl Creations - anything goes
Crafty Gals - ribbon or flourishes
Crafting With Friends - anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - anything goes
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - anything goes
DRS - fall
Scrap Creations - pumpkins
TTCRD - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, October 23, 2015

Spooky Witch...

Its time for our next challenge at Creative Fingers
and we are always "anything goes"!
Our fabulous sponsor this week is

The Creative Details
Image: The East Wind
Copics: lipstick red, lavender, slate, atoll
Background: Color Burst
Embellishments: web brads, fringe trim, gems, banner

The Challenges
Artistic Inspiration - Halloween
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Halloween
Craft Rocket - spooky
Crafts 4 Eternity - Halloween
Eureka stamps - Halloween
Get Creative - Halloween
Glitter n Sparkle - Halloween
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
One Stitch at a Time - Halloween colors
Our Crafty corner - Halloween
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
QKR - Halloween
Sassy Studios - color me scared
Wags n Whiskers - fall colors
4 Crafty Chicks - Halloween
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Party Hat...

It's time for another challenge at the
This week our challenge is to use just orange and black
Our fabulous sponsor is
The Creative Details
Embellishments: handmade flowers, pearls, ribbon
Tools: die cut (Spellbinders), leaf punch

Challenges
Catch the Bug - bingo (middle down)
Craft-Dee BowZ - handmade bow
Crafty Creations - no blue
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Catz - anything goes
Crafty Friends - gems and pearls
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Hiding in My Craft Room - fav cutting tool (Grand Caliber)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Quirky Crafts - 2 colors
Sisterhood of Crafters - dies/punches
Sparkles forum - pearls or lace
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Hand Over the Candy...

I have been busy getting Halloween cards to friends.
This is an image and sentiment I just
could not pass up.


The Creative Details
 Image and Sentiment: Taylored Expressions
Copics: cashmere, slate, toner grey, coral
Embellishments; glitter, sticker candy
Tools: die cut in center (MFT)

Challenges
A Gem of a Challenge - spots or stripes
Animal Friends - Halloween and animal
Aud Sentiments - Halloween and sentiment
Chocolate Coffee and Cards - Halloween
Crafting By Designs - Halloween
Crafty Catz - anything goes
CCC Digi - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - witches, ghouls, goblins
DL Art/Thankful Thursday - Halloween
Di's Digis - Halloween or Harvest
Die's R Us - get your ghoul out
Double Click Skittles - Halloween
Glitter n Sparkle - Halloween
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
The Male Room - Halloween
The Pencil Case - darks
Wags n Whiskers - Halloween
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Candy Corn Kisses...

Its challenge time at  Suzy Bee's Bloomin challenge.
Our theme this week is autumn colors.
I am using this super cute Candy Corn fairy this week from
our very fabulous sponsor Lacy Sunshine .
The Creative Details
Image: Lacy Sunshine
Copics: orange, apricot, napoli, buttercup, sand
Embellishments: ribbon, pearls, stickers
Tools: die cut, border punch

The Challenges
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafting By Design - anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Crafting with Friends - anything goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Crafty Catz - anything goes
Creative Card Crew - ribbon
Cute Card Thursday - candy
Deep Ocean - fairies or angels
DRS Designs - color inspiration
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Julia Spiri - die cuts/punches
Just Keep On Creating - anything goes
Robyn's Fetish - use lots of orange
Sisterhood of crafters - dies/punches
TTCRD - anything goes
Wags n Whiskers - fall colors
Word Art Wednesday - family friendly
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Simply Wonderful....

Time for another challenge at the
This week we want to see Autumn colors!
Our fabulous sponsor (with gorgeous vintage
images!) is Dazzling Ace Designs!

The Creative Details
Image: Dazzling Ace Designs
Embellishments: silk leaves, glitter, buttons, dried flowers, washi tape
Tools: die cut

The Challenges:
Catch the Bug - fall
Come  and get it - fall
Country View - add texture
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafting By Design - Autumn
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Craftin Desert Divas - color inspiration
Crafting With Friends - anything goes
Digi Choosday - feeling sentimental
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Mod Squad - fall
My Time to Craft - Autumn colors
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Star Stampz - add a sentiment
Simply Papercrafts - anything goes
The Crafty Addicts - fall
TTCRD - anything goes
The Sisters of Craft - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Beware, beware...

Time for a new challenge at the 
Pile it On challenge.
This week our challenge is "Funky or Freaky"
And, we have a fabulous sponsor this week:
SLS Lines
The Creative Details
Image: SLS Lines
Copics: orange, honey, powder blue, begonia, leaf
Embellishments: brads, stickers, glitter

Challenges
Aud Sentiments -Halloween and sentiment
Crafts Galore - Halloween
C.R.A.F.T. - Halloween/Autumn
Crafting With Friends - anything goes
Creative Corner - Halloween
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday - Halloween
Gem of a Challenge - spots or stripes
Get Creative - Halloween
Eclectic Ellapu - Halloween
Hiding in My Craftroom - superscraps
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Just Keep On Creating - anything goes
Our Creative Corner - Halloween
Not Just Cards - anything goes
Our Crafty Corner - Halloween
Robyn's Fetish - use lots of orange
Simply Create Too - Halloween colors

Stay Warm Harted,

Saturday, October 10, 2015

I Got It...

our theme is to create something with an "S."
What better than squirrel -- and they are making a mess of my patio
right now with acorns everywhere.
Our fabulous sponsor with such adorable images is

The Creative Details
Image: Di's Digis
Copics: khaki, putty, willow, sand, ice ocean
Embellishments: ribbon, gems, glitter
Tools: die cut

The Challenges
Catch the Bug - fall
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - animals
Crafting from The Heart - anything goes
Crafting By Design - Autumn
Crafty Girls - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Gem of a Challenge - spots or stripes
Eureka Stamps - autumn leaves
Just Keep On Creating - anything goes
Melonheadz Friends - fall
My Time to Craft - Autumn colors
Not Just Cards - anything goes
Pattie's Creations - fall
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Scrapbook Blessings - anything goes
Simon says Stamp Monday - fall colors
Simply Papercraft - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - family friendly

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, October 9, 2015

Cute and Spooky...

This week I am happy and thrilled to be a
guest designer at the Fussy and Fancy Challenge.
Their challenge is "autumn colors

The Creative Details
Image: Di's Digis
Copics: honey, peach, current, sand, willow, slate
Embellishments: bat brads, sticker, gems, liquid pearls
Tools: Spellbinders die

The Challenges
613 Avenue Create - anything goes
Brown Sugar - use a number
C.R.A.F.T. - Halloween/autumn
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafty Calendar - Halloween
Crafty Girls - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Crafting By Design - Autumn
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Craftin Desert Divas - things with wings
DL Art Thankful Thursday - Halloween
Di's Digis - halloween colors
DRS - cute or spooky
Glitter n Sparkle - anything goes
Get Creative - Halloween
Great Impressions - for the kids
Graph It - autumn/Christmas colors
Just Keep On Creating - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Little Miss Muffet - anything goes
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Retarte - anything goes
Sassy Studio Designs - spots and dots
Scrapbook Blessings - anything goes
TTCRD - anything goes
Whoopsi daisy - hand colored image
Word art Wednesday - family friendly

Stay Warm Harted,

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Hey...

Time for another challenge at
This week our challenge is to use two patterned papers.
Plus, we have a fabulous sponsor:

The Creative Details
Image: Lacy Sunshine
Copics: barely beige, willow, apricot, napoli, chestnut
Embellishments: ribbon, flower, gems, sticker, washi tape
Tools: dies and border punch

The Challenges
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Card Mania - recipe
Color Your World Lacy Sunshine - anything goes
Crafting With an Attitude - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - anything goes
Jo's Scrap shack - anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty friends - anything goes
Love to Scrap - ribbon or lace
Glitter n Sparkle - anything goes
QKR - anything goes
Not Just Cards - anything goes
The Sisters of Craft - anything goes
Robyn's Fetish - add leaves
Simon says Stamp - anything goes
TTCRD - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes
Wags n Whiskers - use a die
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Pumpkin Fun...

Welcome to another month-long challenge at
This month our challenge is ribbons and bows
and our special sponsor is 
The Creative Details
Image: A Day for Daisies
Copics: orange, apricot, powder blue, currant
Embellishments: ribbon, gems, flowers, glitter

The Challenges
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - animals
Crafting By Design - anything goes
Crafting With an Attitude - anything goes
Crafty Creations - falling for you
Creative Moments - autumn colors
DL ART - anything goes
Julia Spiri - add some bling
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Morgan's Art World - ribbon
Pattie's Creations - fall
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Scrap and Craft - colors of Autumn
Scrapping 4 Fun - pumpkins
Scrapbook Blessings - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
The House that Stamps Built - anything goes
The Shabby Tea Room - swirls and twirls
The Sisterhood of Crafters - pumpkin patch
Wonderful Wednesday challenge - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Get Well...

We are ready for another challenge at 
This week the theme is embossing (wet or dry)

Our fabulous sponsor is Stitchy Bear.
Be sure to check them out they have great images
The Creative Details
Image: Stitchy Bear (Butterfly Get Well)
Copics: slate, napoli, orange, buttercup, leaf 
Embellishments: pearls, liquid pearls, ribbon, flower
Tools: embossing pad (Cuttlebug)

Challenges
613 Avenue Create - anything goes
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - thing with wings
Digi Choosday - something new (embosser)
Eureka Stamps - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Little Red Wagon - embossing
Mod Squad - things with wings
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
Our Daily Bread - ink or emboss background
Sassy Studio - wings
Simon says Stamp - anything goes
Through the Craftroom door - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Friday, October 2, 2015

Do Not Enter...

It's getting to be time for Halloween!
The Creative Details
Image: Scrappers Delights
Copics: orange, hazelnut, cashmere, mauve
Embellishments: gold brads, kraft doily, stickers
Tools: scallop punch, die

Challenges
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes/twist of black
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafting With an Attitude - anything goes
Creative Moments - autumn colors
Crafts Galore - Halloween
Creative Corner - Halloween
Die Cuttin' Divas - anything goes
Digi Choosday - something new (stickers)
Eureka Stamps - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
OLLCB - Krafty
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
QKR - anything goes
Retarte - anything goes/halloween
Send a Smile to Kids - fall color
Simon says Stamp - anything goes
The Sisters of Craft - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Whimsy Inspiration - Halloween

Stay Warm Harted,

Thursday, October 1, 2015

It's My Party...

Time for another month-long challenge
The Creative Details
Image: Doodle Pantry
Paper: Doodle Pantry
Embellishments: acorn stickers, glitter, resin leaf
Die Cut: Cricut (Anna's Flourish)

The Challenges
Ants in My Pants - anything goes
A Gem of a Challenge - Autumn
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - celebrate
Classy cards n Such - feeling fallish
Color Throwdown - color inspiration
Come and Get It - stash (acorns)
Crafting with Dragonflies - anything goes
Crafty Creations - falling for you
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - things with wings
Crafty Sentiments - Autumn leaves
Creative Moments - autumn colors
Deep Ocean challenge - Autumn
DL ART Thankful Thurs - fall
Dragonfly Journeys - owl
Fresh Brewed - great outdoors
Melonheadz - fall is in the air
Mod Squad - things with wings
Pinspirational - photo inspiration
Scrap and Craft - colors of Autumn
Simon says Stamp - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,