Creative Stamping with Paula-Kay

Clear Dollar Digi Valentines

2012-02-06T06:55:00.000-06:00

Three Valentines today are from Clear Dollar Digi stamps. This first one is called Praying Eyes Mantis. I colored the image with Copic Markers and added Crystal Effects to the eyes. Red buttons with Scrapper's Floss accent the Valentine printed paper.

The next card uses the digi stamp called Hoppily Ever After. The sayings are from The Angel Company. It also is colored with Copic Markers, and I used a lattice border to set off the bumpy frog paper.

The third card is made with the digi stamp set called Monkey Business. I used Spellbinders dies for mounting the image and a checked ribbon around the brown stipped cardstock.

Valentine cards are fun! Join me in making and sharing your cards.

Blessings!

Hedgehog Happiness Valentine

2012-02-03T06:17:00.001-06:00

Another Valentine for you. A favorite set of mine from The Angel Company is Hedgehog Happiness. I had not used it as a Valentine before but had always put other things in the wagon - Christmas trees or balloons or 4-leaf clovers. How cute he is pulling his wagon of hearts.

I colored it with Copic Markers, used a Valentine tag and heart doily on the pink Valentine paper.

Stay tuned for more Valentines.

Hearts, Hearts, Hearts Valentines

2012-02-01T14:34:00.000-06:00

Simply hearts make great Valentines. Using some background Valentine script paper I stamped some hearts from The Angel Company and cut them out and hung them from a strip of red cardstock behind the big heart. Adding a heart-shaped button and floss set off the design.

This card uses heart dies cut on front with three buttons and bow. A piece of red print cardstock is placed behind the open hearts. The front card is embossed with the Dots embossing folder from cuttlebug and the sentiment stamp is from The Angel Company..

Mabelle RO Valentines

2012-01-30T12:52:00.000-06:00

Today I am featuring several Valentines I made with Mabelle RO images. This sweet girl is a digi image called Zoe's Heart. It makes a perfect Valentine for a friend. I used Spellbinders Big Scalloped Ovals and Latice Rectangles and then accented the card with a pink bow. The girl is colored with Copic Markers.

The next card is made with a rubber stamp set by Mabelle called Friends. By using Valentine paper and heart shaped jewels, it makes a nice Valentine card also. I used the Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles die cuts and colored with Copic Markers.

The third card is another digi image from Mabelle called Girl with Kitty. I used a Cuttlebug heart impressabilities folder for the background cardstock to make this Valentine. It also is colored with Copic Markers and has a pink bow for an embellishment.

Thanks for looking. I'll be posting more Valentines this week.

Blessings to you!

River Glorious

2012-01-22T16:18:00.000-06:00

I've entered this card in the Clearly Inspired Challenge #44 (CIC44). The digi image is from Clear Dollar Stamps, called River Glorious. I love the peacefulness of the river. The saying stamp is from the Porch set from Our Daily Bread.

My card is colored with Copic Markers. The design is simple, with only a bow added in the corner for accent. The colors are pastel and serene.

If you have a pastel card you would like to enter in this challenge, you have until February 4th to enter. Random prizes are being given away. Join me.

Blessings!

Anything Goes

2012-01-02T16:09:00.000-06:00

Anything Goes is the Our Daily Bread Challenge that I am entering with this card. The stamp set is Quiet Waters by ODB Stamps.

I like the peaceful stillness of the scene, obviously winter. I colored the image with Copic markers and added some stick-on bling for embellishment.

My wish for you is a peaceful New Year in the presence of the Lord, as you grow in Him.

Blessings,

Paula-Kay

Christmas Day

2011-12-25T06:48:00.002-06:00

Merry Christmas! Here is an older vintage collage stamp from The Angel Company called Christmas Candle. It is my wish to you for a blessed Christmas Day. May it be a day of worship to our Savior and love with family and friends.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas

2011-12-15T07:20:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas! This is the most wonderful season of the year - lots of celebrating and festivities. Hopefully we will all keep foremost in our minds the reason we are rejoicing - to remember and be thankful for the birth of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

Here is one of the Christmas cards I made this year. It uses Joy to the World Hymn from Our Daily Bread for the background and a snowman chorus from The Angel Company, called Heart Strings. I colored with Copic markers and inked the background.

Another sweet stamp from The Angel Company is Twinkle in the Eye. I like the vintage look for this collage stamp. This too is colored with Copic markers.

I made a lot of different Christmas cards this year, and I may post a few more in this week before Christmas. Blessings to you and your family.

Thanksgiving Sweeties

2011-11-12T15:29:00.001-06:00

As I prepare for Thanksgiving and am thinking of all the blessings I have received, I want to share with you a few of the Thanksgiving cards I created.

This first card is called Thanksgiving Sweeties from The Angel Company. I submitted this card, and the next one, for catalog entries for the 2011-2012 catalog. This card did appear in the catalog, but the second one did not make it.

I love these little pilgrims. They truly are little sweeties. I used the Winchester cardstock collection from TAC for the card and colored the images with Copic markers and then accented the card with buttons..

The second card is another image from Thanksgiving Sweeties. I had fun experimenting to get the skin colors for the little Indian. I used the Spellbinders Labels 5 die for the image and a tag from the Winchester collection for the saying.

The third card I am sharing is from Stampin' Up, called Always Thankful. The Spellbinders die is Labels 20. Again I colored it with Copic markers. The cardstock is from TAC's Amelia collecttion.

I pray that you each have a very blessed Thanksgiving and stop to be mindful and grateful for all your blessings.

Paula-Kay

"Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!"

Psalm 118:29

Mabelle MRO Image

2011-10-15T07:38:00.000-05:00

Today I am joining the Tottally Awesome Chick blog hop with a Mabelle MRO image.

I chose an old favorite of mine from an early TAC catalog. It is called Kevin. I've always liked this little boy.

Supplies: TAC Stamp Kevin, saying from TAC Tag Tidbits, Copic markers (E000,E00,E01,R81,E13,E15,E19,Y32,Y35,Y38,
YR12,YR15,YR16,YR18,B93,B95,B97,YG93,YG95,YG97,W1,W3,W5), TAC Cha Cha SWIC paper and solid cardstock and hardware, orange floss.

Thanks Mabelle for this cute image. And thank you each for looking at my blog post. Blessings!

Dessert Day

2011-10-14T01:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Dessert Day! What a wonderful thing to celebrate.

"Life is short, eat dessert first!"

Join our blog hop with a dessert card.

My favorite all-time dessert if soft-serve ice cream. I just love it! So I chose TAC's Sugar Coated Sweetness ice cream cone for my card. It is colored with Copic markers. It is a challenge to use the grays to make "white" on an image.

I used Spellbinders Labels 16 for the die cuts. The saying is a Penny Black stamp.

Here's a close up of my ice cream cone.

I can't wait to see your dessert card if you choose to join our blog hop. Just link on the symbol below.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop

2011-10-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. We are having a blog hop to kick off the month. Most of us have been touched in some way by breast cancer, and it is a disease we want to one day conquer. We'd love for you to make a card and join the blog hop.

My card is using the TAC stamp set Support the Girls. It can be an uplifting, encouraging card of support to a friend, maybe one going through breast cancer treatments.

I colored my image with Copic markers, R81, R83, R85, R89 and touched it with a White Gel Pen for accent. The spiral spring wires made a nice embellishment. They were copper colored, so I painted them pink with acrylic paint. I used Spellbinders Labels 16 for the die cut. and added a ribbon. The background pink paper is from TAC's Maggie SWIC and it is embossed with a Tim Holtz Sizzix embossing folder.

Thanks for looking at my blog post.

Please join our blog hop by linking your Breast Cancer Awareness card to the link below. Thanks for playing along with us.

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First Day of Fall Blog Hop

2011-09-23T05:50:00.000-05:00

Today is the first day of fall. The change is welcome after a long summer of very hot temperatures in Texas. Let's have a blog hop today and see our fall cards.

Since I had several pumpkin stamps, I am featuring pumpkins and Thanksgiving in my fall post today.

Card #1

This first card is made with a freebie digi image from Mabelle called Blessed Harvest. I tried several ways coloring this image and made a few different, yet similar, cards with it.

Card #2

On this card, I tried some slightly different Copic markers to brighten up the pumpkins.

Card #3

This card is made with a combination of the Blessed Harvest stamp and Mabelle's Pumpkin Girl

Card #4

This pumpkin is a stamp from Our Daily Bread. I've used Copic markers and Spellbinders dies with my cards.

Card #5

This last card Ihad shown previously with a DDH challenge using embossed paper. It is a DDH image called Fall Sampler. I pieced three of the same digi pumpkin together for the card.

Join in this blog hop with your fall creation card. Just link on below:

Teddy Bear Day

2011-09-09T06:23:00.000-05:00

Happy Teddy Bear Day today on September 9th. What a fun day to celebrate! Debra Miller and I decided to do a blog hop and invite others to join us with their teddy bear cards. Hopefully you will make a card and link it so we can have lots of teddy bears to view.

I'm sending bear hugs to you with these sweet little brown bears.

My card is made with TAC's Bountiful Bears and Beary Much stamp sets. The cardstocks used are Toodle Loo SWIC and Caboodle cardstock A. I colored the bears with Copics R20, R22, R27, B12, B16, B18, Y15, E31, E33, E35, E37, W1, W5.

The image is mounted on a Spellbinders Labels 5 Nestie, and I added some sticker jewels. The hat and flower wreath are popped up to give dimension.

Now it is your turn. Link your card below and hop with us to see all the bears. You have until 6 PM on September 11th to join the blog hop.

Fond Farewell TAC Blog Hop

2011-08-28T20:00:00.001-05:00

The Angel Company has officially closed it doors and hung up its wings. For me that has been very sad. My life has been so blessed by TAC and Mischelle Smith. I will miss the many angel friends who stamped together at our seminars and angel gatherings. I know some have already gone on to other stamping adventures with other companies. I wish them all the best and success! For me, I will not join another company but just stamp independently, teach classes, and perhaps do some designing online for companies.

This Paper Wings Fond Farewell TAC Blog Hop is special. We all want to honor Mischelle Smith and our memories with The Angel Company during the past years. For me it has been nine of the best years of my life. I've spread my wings with my creativity, made some wonderful friendships ~ some that I know will endure ~ and been blessed in so many ways. The Angel Company was really an inspiration to all who came in contact with it. "We've been blessed so that we may be a blessing", Mischelle said. I realized more than ever how card making and sending cards truly can be a ministry to others to encourage, pray, bless, strengthen, and help them through life's journey.

For this blog hop I made a prayer wallet from a file folder. I will be praying for Mischelle and her family and for all the angels who feel the loss with me at this time. So a prayer wallet is appropriate.

The outside of the wallet has a stamp from the set Sit Quietly, along with one of the sayings. How just-right is that for what we all need to do right now? I used one of my favorite paper pads, Rustic Chic. The Spellbinders nesties are Labels 4 and 10 and the cardstock is from the Hemmingway cardstock. The image is colored with Copics YG13,17, E74, 77, 79, and C1,3. The wallet is closed with a green bow attached on the reverse.

The first two pockets in the wallet are for Prayer Requests and Prayer Answers. I used sayings from Anchor to the Soul and Grace and Peace. Silk flowers and Bitty Blossoms with a sticker jewels are the embellishments.

The second page of pockets are for Thanks and for Salvation prayers. The sayings are from Sit Quietly and Grace and Peace. All the insert lists are computer generated.

Continue on with the blog hop so you won't miss anyone's creation and final farewell.

Thanks for visiting my blog. Blessings!

Julie: http://juliesstamppad.blogspot.com/
Seleise: http://www.amethystcat.blogspot.com/
Rita W.: http://handmadebits4u.blogspot.com/
Donna: http://lakesidestamper.blogspot.com/
Chan: http://purpledfly.blogspot.com/
Mary: http://www.marysangelinspirations.blogspot.com/
Angela K. http://www.angelakelley.blogspot.com/
Laura: http://www.thecraftysister.com/
Barbara: http://www.stampingwiththekamperstampr.blogspot.com/
Trudy: http://www.trudystreasures.blogspot.com/
Shirley: http://glitteredpaws.blogspot.com
Wendy: http://wendyswhimsyandwit.blogspot.com/
Carol: http://stampincarol.blogspot.com/
Rita K. http://ritasangels.blogspot.com/
Chelsea: http://inkystamps.blogspot.com/
Kim: http://angelatmydoor.blogspot.com/
Paula-Kay http://www.angelstampingwithpk.blogspot.com/ - You are here!
Ginger: http://rubberstamped.blogspot.com/
Teresa: http://mamapickle.blogspot.com/
Maria: http://www.meastamper.blogspot.com/
Deb Miller: http://www.creamcityangels.blogspot.com/
Diana: http://memorycrafter.blogspot.com/
Betty G.: http://www.stampinteacher.com/
Christine: http://christines-creativetherapy.blogspot.com/
Sandy A. http://inkingofyou.blogspot.com/
Char: http://pawsn2stamp.blogspot.com/
Diane H. http://www.thesmilinstamper.blogspot.com/
Chris F. http://allamericanstampers.blogspot.com/
Sandy M. http://www.stacysangelcreations.blogspot.com/
Rita H. http://www.ritaholmes.blogspot.com/

Tune in Tuesday with Paula-Kay Bourland

2011-08-23T13:29:00.000-05:00

Copics on Fabric

Our Blog Hop with Stamping on Fabric earlier this month perked my interest in experimenting with Copic markers and fabric. You would think it would be a no-no because of how they bleed on paper, but I found them to work okay on unbleached muslin. I will show you several things I did with them.

First I made a fabric background for a card using R81, R83, R85, and R89. I made hatch marks diagonally in both directions with all four colors. When I finished I thought it would be a good background.

Using the T3464 Life of the Party stamp, I colored my image with the same Copic markers as the background. The edges are sponged wtih Palette Claret ink. Pink cardstock and Bazzill ribbon finished off the card.

My next card tries fabric-piecing with muslin for the skirt on the image.

I stamped the image TB3488 Who I Am on unbleached muslin with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored the skirt with Copics G12, G14, G19 and cut it out to glue to the card.

The whole image is stamped on Premium White Cardstock and colored with YR12, YR15, YR16, G12, G14, G19, E01, E02. When the skirt is added, the glue keeps it from ravelling. For the crown I added touches from a Spica Peach pen to make it sparkle. Then I sponged Memento Desert Sand to the edges of the image.

The base card is embossed with a Sizzix flower embossing folder, and the image in layered on orange cardstock and green cardstock.

My last card is simply stamping on unbleached muslin and coloring with Copics. The stamp is TA Lovely Butterfly and the markers I used are BV00, BV02, BV04, Y15, Y17, Y19 and E01. I fringed the edges of the muslin.

The background cardstock is Bazzill textured Impatients and yellow cardstock.

So what do you think? Whereas Prismacolor pencils work great on fabric, Copics give a little more pigment depth. But I suppose each fabric would have to be tested, just as different papers have to be tested with Copics.

Thanks for exploring Copics and fabric with me.

Blessings! Paula-Kay

Tune in Tuesday - Every Leaf

2011-08-23T06:00:00.008-05:00

Welcome to our Team Project with our August promotion stamp set called Every Leaf. You will want to go to the Savvy Projects Blog and see each of the Dream Team members' cards.

I had so much fun with our blog hop Stamping on Fabric earlier this month that I decided to do another fabric stamped card. Using unbleached muslin, I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics E11, E13, E15, E19, Y35, Y38, YR04.

You might think that Copics wont's work on fabric, but they really do okay. The colors blend, but not as smoothly as on cardstock. The butterfly is stamped on cardstock and popped on the leaf.

My base card is a folded 8x8 scalloped cardstock from a Die Cuts With a View pad. I used a bronze colored ribbon and shiny bronze brads as accents.

My second card using Every Leaf is done with an alcohol inks background.

The colors of the leaf and butterfly were chosen to match the background colors. I used Copic markers G82, G94, G99, YR23, YR24, YR65, E08, YR68. Also the butterfly was touched up with several green Spica pens.

I used the Winchester cardstock in the burnt copper color for my base card.

Thanks for visiting my blog and looking at my card. Blessings!

DDH 12 Dry Embossing Challenge - Week 1

2011-08-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

This week our DDH Challenge is Dry Embossing led by Stephanie Serrano. My card uses the Sizzix embossing folder Woodgrain. I rubbed a Versamark pad over the embossing to make it show up. The pumpkins are from the DDH set, Fall Sampler.

I colored them with Copics YR12, YR15, YR16, YR18, YG93, YG95, YG97, E71, E74.

The saying is from TAC's Contemporary Greetings.

The background card is Kraft cardstock and I added a twill ribbon.

We'd love for you to play along with our Challenge. You have two weeks to link your dry embossed card to the DDH blog. If you use a DDH image, you will get an extra chance to win a free DDH stamp set. We would love to see what you create.

Be sure to look at the DDH Dream Team blogs to see the designers' cards. The list of designers is on the right side bar.

My Heart to Your Heart

2011-08-20T23:00:00.007-05:00

Sometimes we make a card for a very special person just to send a hug or say we are thinking about them. That is true with this little Angel Square card. It carries love and blessings to someone I want to bless.

For this special card I used a Spellbinders Nestie called Fleur De Lis Squares. It is so feminine and pretty that it just fits the special person I want to bless. I used a piece of the Maggie SWIC from TAC for the background and then accented the card with jewel stickers and several layered pink ribbons.

The image is colored with Copic markers. The saying "From my heart to yours", from TAC's Savvy Sayings expresses the love I'm sending in this post. The little angel carries a heart. It's my heart to my friend.

Thanks for looking at my blog and this special card.

DDH 11 Recipe Challenge - Week 2

2011-08-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

Here we are at Week 2 of Teresa's Recipe Challenge of 3 buttons, 2 patterned papers and a ribbon.

My card has two pieces of Emma SWIC Collection from TAC. The green circle background is part of the paper collection, as is the stripped paper. My DDH image is from the set called Spring Sprigs. But I chose to make it a pink/salmon color to match the paper. The ribbon is also from the Emma collection. The saying, "I picked this just for you!" is from the DDH set, Lion.

I colored my flower with Copics R22, R32, R85, RV41, G94, G99, YR24, E99. I used the Spellbinders Eyelet Circles and Circles for the die cuts.

You still have this week to add your Recipe Card to the DDH Blog and join the fun. You might be chosen in our random drawing to win a free DDH set. If you use a DDH image, you will also be entered into a second drawing. Looking forward to seeing your creation.

Also be sure to check out the DDH Dream Team Designers' blogs to see what they made this week. You can see the list on the right side bar.

August Blog Hop - Primary Colors/School

2011-08-12T06:00:00.002-05:00

For the Digi Design House August blog hop we are featuring primary colors and a school theme. It is perfect for the DDH stamp set, School Time. I decided to make a waterfall card, which would be fun for a school child.

I used solid primary colored cardstock for the card and used computer-generated words for the saying. Buttons were the only added accent.

You can see each section of the waterfall card as you pull the center section down.

Here's a close-up of the front flap.

Like all our DDH Hops, there are FREE sets up for grabs today too! Simply leave a comment on the Dream Team blogs to be entered for your chance to win a SURPRISE not-yet-released DDH set!

Thanks for looking at my card. Now I know you will want to continue on the blog hop and see all the DDH Designers' card. Here is the blog order:

DDH Blog - http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/digi_design_house
Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com
Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com
Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com
Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com
Sandie Dunne - http://sandieshores.blogspot.com
Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com
Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com
Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com
Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com
Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com

Judy Rozema - http://jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com/

Please leave a comment for the designer as you look at her blog post.

Blog Hop - Stamping on Fabric

2011-08-12T06:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the TAC Blog Hop for August. Our projects this month are all Stamping on Fabric. I made a card using T3492 New Creation. It is stamped on unbleached muslin with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics YR15, YR18, E19, Y04, Y06, Y12.

I wasn't sure how Copics would work on fabric, but they did pretty good! They blended but not as smoothly as on paper. I tried not to go too near the edge so they would not bleed over the lines.

The background card is from the Miss Moxie cardstock and the paper and brads are also from Miss Moxie collection. I also added a couple of lines with the Scor-Bug at the bottom of the card.

Now it is your turn. Link your Stamping on Fabric creation to the Savvy Projects Blog and join the fun.

DDH 11 Recipe Challenge -Week 1

2011-08-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

First, thanks for all who commented on my blog posts this last week as we had our Celebration Week. Here are the winners of free Digi Design sets from my blog:

The DDH set Hello Seasons goes to

Chelsea

Helen Dooley

Rita

Glittered Paws

Vicki Spencer

And the DDH set Groovy Bug goes to

Cindie Deasey

Michelle Single, our Dream Team Coordinator, will contact you about receiving your FREE stamp set. Congratulations to each of you! If you wish, you may email her and tell her you are a winner on my blog and which set you should receive.

Michelle Single (michelle@wannastamp.com)

Welcome to Week 1 of our 11th Challenge, which is a recipe, led by Teresa Jenkins. The recipe is to use 3 buttons, 2 pattern papers, and 1 ribbon.

I chose the DDH set So Girly and the Labels 10 Spellbinders die for my card. The paper background is from TAC's Uptown Girl paper collection.

Colored the image with Copics R81, R83, R85. The paper flowers have button centers, and the third required element added is the ribbon.

Now it is your turn. Make your card with the three elements for the recipe, and link it to the DDH Blog. If you use a DDH image, you will have a second chance to win a free stamp set.

Also be sure to check out all the Dream Team Designers' blogs to see what they created with the recipe. The team is listed on the right hand column.

Blog Hop- Celebration

2011-08-07T15:10:00.000-05:00

Groovy Bug is our stamp set for this Celebration Blog Hop. If you came here from Dee's blog, you are in the right place. If not, be sure to start at the DDH Blog so you won't miss any of the Designers' cards. See the links below.

My card uses Tutti Frutti Classic Cardstock collection and Mia's Cottage cardstock from The Angel Company. I used Spellbinders Labels 10 for the die cut. The car is colored with Copics YG11, YG13, YG17, W1, W3, W5 and C1 and also Glaze pens.

Be sure to visit all the DDH Designer blogs and comment on their creations for a chance to win a prize from our random drawing.

DDH Blog - http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/digi_design_house

Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com
Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com
Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com
Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com
Sandie Dunne - http://sandieshores.blogspot.com
Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com
Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com
Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com
Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com
Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com

Thursday Inspiration

2011-08-04T06:00:00.000-05:00

For Thursday Inspiration we chose the song "Celebration" by Kook and the Gang for

the inspiration for our cards. The new DDH set that was just added called Groovy Girls is the perfect set for this song. These girls seem to be dancing and celebrating, and I can just see them keeping the beat with with music, can't you?

My images are colored with Copic markers. I made the girls are all different races, and I had fun coloring their skin appropriately. I framed the images with a Spellbinders Scalloped Edge Frame and flowers. The colorful background cardstock is Tutti Fruit Classic collection from The Angel Company.

Can you join us today by creating a card inspired by the song "Celebration"? Or take a few minutes and view the cards made by the DDH design team and comment on theirs for a change to win a prize in our drawing today. You will find the design team listed on the side bar of my blog.

May your day be an inspiration to you!

Wednesday Wishes

2011-08-03T06:00:00.000-05:00

It is Wednesday, and the DDH Design Team has chosen Birthday Wishes for today. And since this is one of our Dream Team Designers' birthday, I am dedicating this post to Hannah Clark. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY, HANNAH! I hope your day is a blessing!

My card uses two DDH stamp sets - Live, Love and Laugh; and It's Your Day.

The lady's dress is paper pieced with Miss Moxie SWIC paper collection from The Angel Company. I used the Spellbinders Eyelet Circles die for the cake and sentiment. Copic colors used to color the cake are V04, V06, Y35, Y38, R24, R29.

It's your turn now. Link a Birthday card to the DDH blog (maybe you can use a DDH stamp set!) for a chance to win a prize in our daily drawing, or just take a few minutes to comment on all the DDH Designers' cards. You will find the Design team listed on the side bar of my blog.

Have a blessed day!

Technique Tuesday

2011-08-02T06:00:00.000-05:00

Today we feature different digital techniques for our Technique Tuesday. I made

two cards with the DDH Hunting stamp set, both using a brayer technique

The images are printed on glossy cardstock and brayered over them with a Blue Breeze Kalidacolor pad. To finish the cards I added a matching aqua colored Bazzill cardstock for the base and matted the image on black cardstock. Then I added buttons and black floss for texture and embellishments.

My second card, made the same way is a different image

from the same Hunting stamp set

Be sure to check out the other Design Team blogs to see the

different techniques they have used for Technique Tuesday.

You can link a card using a digi technique to the DDH blog for a chance to win a prize, or just comment on the DDH Designers' blogs for another drawing for prizes. See the list of the team on the side bar.

DDH Challenge - Black & White plus Celebration - Week 2

2011-08-01T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the second week of our Black & White challenge plus the beginning of Celebration week. Our Black and White cards today also feature a celebration. Each day this week is a separate challenge with lots of prizes being given away for participation. So join us every day by linking your card to the DDH blog or by commenting on the designer cards. There will be drawings for prizes for all who participate in either way.

I chose to make an anniversary card using the Free Download Black and White
paper from DDH and the Swan DDH stamp.

I matched my dotted background with a black and white polka dotted ribbon.

The corners of my image are accented with pearl hearts over a

scalloped corner punch out.

Don't miss checking out the other Design Team blogs for their

Black & White celebration cards. Remember to comment on their cards for a chance to win some goodies being given away. Or link your black and white celebration card today for another chance to win. There are FREE B&W download papers for you at the DDH website. Grab some pretty paper and make a card with a celebration theme.

Here is our Team List:

Tune in Tuesday - Happy Leaf Trio

2011-07-26T06:00:00.001-05:00

For the month of August TAC is featuring the Awards set Happy Leaf Trio. This set makes me think of autumn, so I chose to make an autum card using a technique we tried at Seminar. The image is stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on glossy cardstock

and then brayered with a Kaleidacolor pad.

ext it is spritzed with Ink Potion #9 to give it a textured look.

I chose Winchester SWIC for my background paper. Adding a birthday saying (also from Happy Leaf Trio) and a ribbon finished off my card.

I did a second identical card, but instead of stamping in black, I stamped with Versamark so that it would be a resist image when brayered. I left this image smooth rather than spritzing it with Ink Potion #9.

The resist ink give it a different look from the black. But I think I prefer the first card.

DDH10 Challenge - Black & White - Week 1

2011-07-25T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to a new challenge for the next two weeks. And do I have a surprise for you! This challenge is Black and White, and DDH has two sets of FREE Black and White paper downloads for you to use in creating your card. You have until Sunday, August 7th at 6:00 PM (CST) to link your card to the DDH blog and you'll be entered into the random drawing to win a free DDH stamp set of your choice. If you also use a DDH stamp on your card that you enter, you will get a double chance to win.

My card uses a free black & white download from DDH for the background paper. The butterfly image from DDH's Asian Butterfly stamp set is die cut from Spellbinders Labels 5 Nestabilities. I also used a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the largest die. Then I added a jewel to the black and white ribbon.

Be sure to look at the other Design Team blogs

for what they are posting this week.

Here is the team:

DDH9 challenge - Summer - Week 2

2011-07-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

This is Week 2 of our Summer theme challenge. I chose two images from the DDH stamp set Hello Seasons to make this bright summer card.

The background paper is Miss Moxie SWIC from The Angel Company. I colored the images with Copic markers and added a birght yellow ribbon and some jewels for the flowers.

There is still time for you to make a Summer card and enter our challenge. Link your card to the DDH blog before Sunday, July 24th at 6 pm CT. We would be delighted if you use a DDH image for your card although it is not required. If you do use a DDH image you will have two chances to win a free DDD set in our random drawing.

DDH Design Team

Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com

Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com

Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/

Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com (you are here)

Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com

Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com

Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/

Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com

Christmas in July with Paula-Kay

2011-07-14T06:00:00.005-05:00

Welcom again to Christmas in July! How exciting! Are you being inspired this week?

I have loved seeing some fresh new ideas for Christmas cards on the Savvy Projects blog.

This cute little mouse is part of the Holly Jolly stamp set. Isn't he sweet with his package ready to give? He is colored with Copic markers. The die cut is Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 5.

For texture and dimension I added a floss bow to the tag.

Thank you for looking at my Christmas card. I wonder what is stirring in your

mind as you think toward the holidays and Christmas cards.

DDH9 Challenge - Summer - Week 1

2011-07-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

It is summer for our DDH9 Challenge led by Debra Miller. It certainly is summer in Texas, as we have had days and days of 100+ degree weather! So this Fun in the Sun stamp set by DDH is perfect for this challenge.

My card is colored with Copic markers. I used Spellbinders Nestabilities dies for mounting the image and popped up the saying with an oval tag and stapled ribbon.

Please make a summer themed card and join our challenge by linking to the DDH blog. Your name may be drawn in the random drawing as our winner of a DDH stamp set. We would be delighted if you chose to use a DDH stamp set for your card. If you do use one, your chances of winning will be doubled, becuase your name will be entered twice! Join the fun.

Also be sure to check out the other designers' cards at their blogs and see what they have done with this challenge. Here is the list of our team:

Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com

Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com

Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/

Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com (you are here)

Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com

Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com

Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/

Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com

DDH Blog Hop - Christmas in July

2011-07-08T06:00:00.012-05:00

It is Christmas in July for our blog hop! If you came to my blog from Debra Miller's blog, you are in the right place. If not, you may want to start at the DDH Blog so you won't miss any of the design team's blogs, and also so you can be eligible to win a free DDH Christmas stamp set (see information below).

I used the DDH stamp called Train for my Christmas card. I love this vintage stamp with the script background. It requires little coloring and makes a nice card. I did color the holly berries with Copics and then I inked the edges of the image. The background paper is from TAC's retired Merry Wishes paper collection, always a favorite with me. I added a Bazzill poinsettia flower also with some bead centers.

Since this IS Christmas, we are giving away presents! Three mystery Design Team members will be giving away a Digi Design House Christmas set of your choice just for commenting on their blog post. You have until 6:00PM CST on Sunday, July 10 to comment. At 6:01PM, the number of comments will be tallied, and the random number generator will do its magic to pick the winner. You don't know which team members will be giving away the presents, so make sure you comment on EACH stop in the hop. Oh yes, we are giving away THREE FREE STAMP SETS!

* DDH Blog - http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/digi_design_house/
* Hannah - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com
* Debra - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/
* Paula-Kay - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com (You are here)
* Teresa - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com
* Tracy - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com
* Christine - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com
* Dee - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/
* Michelle - http://www.wannastamp.com

Technique Blog Hop - Spotlighting

2011-07-08T06:00:00.011-05:00

It is time for another blog hop - this time it's a technique called "spotlighting".

I chose a new Level A Award set called Lovely Butterfly.

This card spotlights the butterfly by popping up a circle with the butterfly and coloring only that part of the image. I used Copic markers to color the butterfly. The printed paper and solid cardstock are from the Cha Cha SWIC collection. Eyelets were added for accent.

Join the blog hop and showcase your own spotlightling card by linking it to the Savvy Projects blog.

DDH8- Handmade Flowers - Week 2

2011-07-04T06:00:00.000-05:00

This is Week 2 of our Handmade Flowers challenge. I saw this flower in a magazine recently and thought I would try it. It is made with rick rack ribbon just glued in a circle with a button center. That is a simple flower but has an elegant look.

The background paper on my card is made with Maggie SWIC from The Angel Company, and the DDH stamp image is Buggy Postage, which I colored with Copic markers.

Here's a close up of the flower.

We would love for you to join our handmade flowers challenge and link it to our blog. We would love it if you use a DDH stamp set for your card.

Also be sure to check out the other designers' cards at their blogs and see what they have done with this challenge. Here is the list of our team:

Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com

Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com

Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/

Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com (you are here)

Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com

Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com

Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/

Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com

Frinally Friday - America I Love with Risa and Team

2011-07-01T06:00:00.001-05:00

Finally Friday

America I Love with Risa and Team

It is the weekend before Independence Day, so our team is featuring a new stamp set called America I Love. It is fun to see how each of the team will create a card with this stamp set.

For the background of my card I used a printed sheet from the Just Like Dad paper collection. The stamp image is colored with Copic markers and mounted on dark blue cardstock.

Happy Independence Day!

TAC's New Inspiration Book and Catalog 2011-2012

2011-06-28T09:36:00.000-05:00

Introducing the new Inspiration Book & Catalogue

I just returned from the most FABULOUS TAC Seminar where we received this absolutely AWESOME new catalog! It is the BEST EVER - really! Wait till you get your hands on it. There are so many wonderful new images from new artists and also new products.

Here's a quick overview:

3 new illustrators - Soft Pencil Studios, Nina B and Phyllis Harris, plus new sets from Mabelle RO
60 Smoothies cardstock colors
Individual Sketch Copic markers
Sew Easy fancy floss and bakers twine
New Mementos line - ink pads, dew drops, markers, I-Zing glitter glue with reference to coordinating cardstock.
Big Kick die cut machine, texture plates and dies
New Nestabilities Dies
Copic XPress-It cardstock
Spica pen sets
New flower punches
8 New Level A Hostess Sets
4 New Level B Hostess Sets
1 New Level C Hostess Sets (coordinating greetings available for purchase)
12 New GWP stamps (FREE with $30 purchase)

Email me if you would like your own copy of the new catalog.

DDH9 Handmade Flowers - Week 1

2011-06-27T06:00:00.000-05:00

Our DDH Challenge this week, led by Michelle, is to create cards using handmade flowers. There are so many ways to create flowers, but one of my favorite ways is a simple scrunch method. I simply punched out flowers or scalloped circles from cream cardstock, sprayed them with a water spritzer bottle and scrunched them up. When they dry they are stiff and look like flowers. I added glitter glue to the centers and silk leaves.

The stamp set I used on my card is the DDH image Cherry Blossom Bird. The printed paper is the Emma SWIC collection from TAC, and I used some of the Emma cardstock. The images are colored with Copic markers.

We would love for you to join our handmade flowers challenge and link it to our blog. We would love it if you use a DDH stamp set for your card.

Also be sure to check out the other designers' cards at their blogs and see what they have done with this challenge. Here is the list of our team:

Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com

Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com

Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/

Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com (you are here)

Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com

Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com

Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/

Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/

Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com

Tune in Tuesday - Mama Wants Sneak Peek

2011-06-21T06:00:00.005-05:00

Tune in Tuesday is here again with another new stamp set from our

new Inspiration Book and Catalogue.

Mama Wants is a fun set, and I enjoyed coloring the lady with all the bling and foo-foo! I used Copic Markers to color her and added a jewel for her diamond ring and jewels for the flowers on her shoes and hat. The pearl necklace was colored with a gel pen, as were the flowers. Then to add more shine, I added the clear Gelly Roll Gel pen to the buckle on her belt and to the feathers on her hat.

I made my center step card using the Scor-Pal and cutting slits with my paper trimmer. The background cardstock is from the More Mimi collection, as is the printed cardstock. The sides of the card are accented with pearl hearts from the Clear and Pearl Gem Collections.

Just a few more days until Seminar. I can't wait to get my hands on the new Inspiration Book and Catalogue and see all the wonderful new stamp sets. It has been fun getting a

sneak peek this month of some of the new sets. The samples have been incredible on the Savvy Projects blog.

DDH8 Challenge -Pearls and/or Lace - Week 2

2011-06-20T06:00:00.000-05:00

It is Pearls and Lace again this week. Hopefully you took a peek at each designer's blog last week and left a comment on their sites so that you have a great chance to win the free stamp set. Again this week, hop along with us and see what new creations we all have.

My card is made with a DDH stamp from the Portfolio Collection. I colored it with Copic Markers and added a lace doily, sponged with brown ink, under it and pearls beside it. The base is made with brown cardstock and Sands of Time Classic SWIC printed cardstock from TAC. I tied a twill ribbon around the bottom of the card.

The lace and pearls give it sort of a vintage look, don't you think?

Be sure to visit all the designer's blogs to see their Pearl and Lace challenge cards. Here is the team:

Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com
Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com
Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/
Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com (you are here)
Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com
Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com
Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/
Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/
Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com

Tune in Tuesday - Vintage Rides with Kerry Urbatch and Team

2011-06-14T06:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Flag Day today, June 14th.

Kerry Urbatch has invited the Dream Team to join her in celebrating

as she features the new set called Vintage Rides.

I used the bicycle from the Vintage Rides set and added a clip art flag and computer generated saying to make a Flag Day card. The blue cardstock is from Mia's Cottage cardstock and the red is from Miss Moxie cardstock. The Scor-Bug added texture to the top of the card. I colored the image with Copic markers

Don't you love seeing the new stamp sets from the upcoming catalog?

I can hardly wait to see all the new sets.

DDH8 Challenge - Pearls and/or Lace - Week 1

2011-06-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

For our DDH8 Challenge, Tracy chose Pearls and/or Lace. That really gives it

a vintage look, doesn't it? I chose to use both pearls and lace.

For my card I used the DDH stamp set called Cottage Rose. It is a beautiful

single image for only $2.75. Perhaps you would enjoy trying a card

with this digi stamp too? I used light pink Bazzill cardstock for my base card and

then a deeper rose for the bottom of the card, which I corrugated first. My lace is

actually a paper doily on which I layered some pink and white Spellbinders Classic

Scalloped Circles. The image is colored with Copic Markers. Lastly I embellished it with

a white satin bow and small pearl clusters.

What a delight it would be if you chose to participate in our Pearls and/or Lace

challenge, particularly if you use a DDH stamp for your card. We will have a

random drawing for a prize for all participants.

Also be sure to check out all the DDH Designers' blogs to see their

creations with pearl and/or lace. Here is the list:

DDH Dream Team Members

Christine Pennington - Christine's Digi Designs

Debra Miller - Cream City Angels

Dee Pritschet - Dee's Designs

Hannah Clark - Delightfully Distressing Designs

Mandi-Lee Klinger (Guest Designer) - Copic Me

Michelle Single (Coordinator) - Caffeine & Stamps

Nancy Kirk (Guest Designer) - Seaside Creativity

Paula-Kay Bourland - Digi Designs by Paula-Kay

Stephanie Serrano - Stephanie's Stampin Spot

Teresa Jenkins - Mama Pickle's Paper Creations

Tracy Jackson - Stamping Seasons

DDH Blog Hop - Fancy Folds

2011-06-10T06:00:00.005-05:00

What fun to have a Fancy Folds Blog Hop. I love trying new and different folds and cuts on cards. The DDH stamp set I chose for my Tri-Step card is A Day at the Beach. This very stamp set might be yours soon if you are the winner of our Blog random drawing. It has lots of pieces and is very versitile for summer projects.

My card is made with beige Bazzill cardstock and scored with a Scor-Pal. I used TAC's

Amberley Grace SWIC printed cardstock and a TAC saying stamp from the

set called Anchor to The Soul. The images are colored with Copic Markers.

Three mystery Design Team members will be hiding a magic shovel in their fancy fold. This magic shovel will give you A Day at the Beach from Digi Design House just for commenting on their blog post. You have until 6:00PM CST on Sunday, June 12 to comment. At 6:01PM, the number of comments will be tallied, and the random number generator will do its magic to pick the winner. You don't know which team members have the magic shovel, so make sure you comment on EACH stop in the hop. Oh yes, we are

giving away THREE FREE STAMP SETS!

Here's the order of our blog hop. Stop by each designer's site.

* DDH Blog - http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/digi_design_house/

* Hannah - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com

* Stephanie - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/

* Debra - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/

* Paula-Kay - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com (you are here!)

* Teresa - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com

* Tracy - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com

* Christine - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com

* Dee - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/
* Michelle - http://www.wannastamp.com

Favorites Blog Hop

2011-06-10T06:00:00.004-05:00

This blog hop is to feature some of our favorite stamp sets or papers or techniques. That is really difficult for me, because I love so many of the TAC stamps. But I chose Rise and Shine, a set I've used quite a lot. I fell in love with this set when taking Mischelle's Copic Caboodle Coloring Classes last year. The rooster is a fun image to color, and I like the sayings that go with it.

My card is made with Hemingway SWIC printed cardstock and Hemingway solid cardstock The image is stamped on white cardstock and colored with Copic markers. The distressed look comes from crumpling the paper and sponging ink over the creases.

I have also made tumbled marble tile coasters using this same stamp set. These tiles are stamped with Stazon-Ink and colored with Fabrico Markers. I heat set them and sprayed them lightly with a clear matt enamel spray. The backs of the coasters have cork bottoms.

Coasters make nice gifts, and I have given several sets of these coasters to friends who have a rooster decor in their kitchens. This year I decided to do another set for my Seminar prop swap, so some angel will receive them when we do our swaps! Hope she likes them.

What is your favorite stamp set?

Make a card and share it in our blog hop.

DDH7 Challenge - One Layer Wonders - Week 2

2011-06-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

This is week 2 of the One Layer Wonders DDH7 Challenge. It really is a challenge
not to layer cardstock on the card.

I made my one-layer card with Photoshop Elements so that I could add a stripe at the bottom and position my digital image on the card prior to printing. The stamp I chose is from the DDH set called Cherry Blossom Bird. I printed on a textured cream cardstock and added a saying from Our Daily Bread stamps. Bazzill Bitty Blossom flowers and a jewel are the embellishments. The flower was white, so I colored it with Copic markers to match the image, which I colored with PrismaColor pencils and Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits.

Please join our One Layer Wonders challenge and link to the DDH Blog.
If you use a DDH stamp set you will get an extra chance to win the challenge
prize, a DDH stamp set. We'd love for you to browse our wonderful
digi stamps and choose one to create your special card.

Be sure to visit all the DDH Design Team blogs and see what they have
done with their one-layer cards.

Here is the Team:
Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com
Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com
Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/
Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com
Michelle Single - http://www.wannastamp.com
Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com
Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/
Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/
Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com

DDH7 Challenge - One Layer Wonders - Week 1

2011-05-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

This is Week 1 of our DDH Challenge7 - One Layer Wonders. I'll be posting my one-layer card next week. This week I have another DDH stamp set and card to show you.

This is the set called Floral Perfumes. It is one of my favorites. The saying is

from DDH Asian Butterfly.

Supplies: Amberley Grace SWIC printed cardstock from TAC, Reece cardstock from TAC, Amberley Grace solid cardstock, ribbon, Spellbinders Nestabilities die, Copic Markers, jewels.

Have you ever made a one-layer only card? Try it and link it to our blog challenge. We hope you will use a DDH stamp set for your card. Check out all the variety of

stamps at our DDH website.

DDH6 Challenge - Anything But a Card Week 2

2011-05-23T06:00:00.000-05:00

This is Week 2 of Anything But a Card Challenge. Since I posted several non-card projects last week, this week I have an optional card to show you.

It's spring. Flowers are in bloom. We need to look around and enjoy the change of seasons and take time to "stop and smell the flowers." This little bear stamp from Digi Design House, called Smell the Flowers helps us do just that.

On this card I used More Mimi Soar With it Collection paper and cardstock from The Angel Company. I punched the image out with Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Circles. The bear is printed on Copic Caboodle cardstock from TAC and colored with Copic markers E11, E13, E15, YG93, YG95, YG97, W1, W3,W5, R81.

The flowers in the bear's ars are Raspberry Flower Soft toppedwith Liquid Pearls Gold and Gold Stickles. I added small pink eyelets to the tag saying.

You still have time to link your project that is not a card to our Anything But a Card Challenge. Hopefully you can use a DDH stamp set for your creation. We would love

to see what you make. You have an extra chance to win a free DDH stamp set if you

use a DDH stamp for your project.

Don't forget to visit the blogs of the DDH Dream Team Designers and leave

some love for them there about their creations.

DDH6 Challenge - Anything But a Card! Week 1

2011-05-16T06:00:00.021-05:00

Our DDH6 Challenge is "Anything But a Card".

I made two projects using DDH stamp set called Cherry Blossom Bird.

The first project is a lunch tin that I covered with Julliet SWIC paper collection from The Angel Company and then decorated it with Bazzill Bitty Blossoms and ribbons. I used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eleven for the image, which is colored with Copic markers. I painted the entire tin with Modge Podge.

Inside I made some dividers for cards, so the lunch pail can be used to store greeting cards.

The candle was a little tricky. I found that I could put a piece of tissue paper on a sheet of cardstock and run it through my printer to get the digital image on it. Then I colored the image with PrismaColor pencils and Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits. Getting the image on to the candle was typical candle stamping - placing the tissue paper on the candle (trimmed closely) and wrapping it with wax paper and then using the heat tool to melt the tissue into the candle. The paper on the candle is also from TAC's Juliette SWIC collection. I was pleased that it turned out rather nicely.

Please join us in our Anything But a Card challenge. Use a Digi Design House stamp set if you possibly can. We would be thrilled to see your creation.

Check out all the DDH Designer blogs for the variety of non-card projects they have made.

Here are the blog addresses:

* Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com/
* Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/
* Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/
* Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com/
* Mandi-Lee Klinger (Guest Designer) - http://www.copicme.blogspot.com/
* Michelle Single (Coordinator) - http://wannastamp.blogspot.com/
* Nancy Kirk (Guest Designer) - http://www.seasidecreativity.com/
* Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com/

* Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/
* Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com/
* Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com/

Please leave us each a comment if you what we have made.

Card a Day in May - May 16th with Paula-Kay Bourland

2011-05-16T06:00:00.020-05:00

We continue with a Card a Day in May. Thank you for joining me at my blog. With Heather's sketch 34 I chose the TAC stamp set Sew Thankful and some Bazzill monocramatic cardstock.

This is a simple sketch to follow, and I hope you will make a card an link on to today's post.

Supplies:

Sew Thankful, Bazzill monocramatic reds,Memento Tuxedo Black ink,
Palette L'Amore Red, Scor-Bug, 2 1/2 " Circle Punch, 3" Scalloped Circle Punch.

Technique Blog Hops - Chalks

2011-05-13T12:19:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop - Chalks. I do love trying

different techniques that are new or challenging . For my card I did

a technique called Chalk Dragging. It involves torn paper and

dabbing chalk on the cardstock and then dragging it to the next position.

I chose a happy, fun stamp set for my Chalk Dragging technique

called Brighten Your Day.

The images are colored with Copic Markers.

Please join our blog hop and link your chalk technique card.

DDH Blog Hop - May Flowers

2011-05-13T12:13:00.000-05:00

It is time for our May blog hop, and what could be more perfect than May flowers. If you have come to my blog from Stephanie's blog, you are in the right sequence. If not, be sure to start at the DDH blog so you won't miss any of the designers' cards.

My card is made with the DDH stamp called Milk Can Flowers.

The paper I used for this card is from the Tuscany Spice Designer Collection from TAC and Bazzil Fiesta cardstock. The image is cut out from Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four and colored with Copic markers. I added a ribbon and jewel stickers for accent.

Here is the order for our Blog Hop. Each of our designers would love for you to

visit our blogs and leave us comments about our cards. We thank you for hopping

with us and appreciate your remarks.

DDH Blog - http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/digi_design_house/

Tracy Jackson - http://www.stampingseasons.blogspot.com
Teresa Jenkins - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com
Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/
Paula-Kay Bourland - http://digidesignsbypk.blogspot.com
Michelle Single (Coordinator) - http://www.wannastamp.com
Hannah Clark - http://www.delightfullydistressing.blogspot.com
Dee Pritschet - http://deesdesigns.wordpress.com/
Debra Miller - http://creamcityangels-digi.blogspot.com/
Christine Pennington - http://christines-creativedigitals.blogspot.com
DDH Blog - http://theangelcompany.typepad.com/digi_design_house/

DDH5 Challenge - Bling - Week 2

2011-05-09T06:00:00.000-05:00

Milk Can Flowers

This is Week 2 of the DDH5 Challenge - Bling. I hope you look at the wonderful cards created by the Digi Design House Dream Team. This week I am showing an optional card I created with the DDH set called Milkcan Flowers.

I used the Swiss Dot Cuttlebug Embossing Folder for the background of the card. The cardstock is Miss Moxie SWICcardstock from The Angel Company and Mulberry Meadow SWIC cardstock also from TAC. The image is cut from Spellbinders Labels 10 and colored with Copic markers. Lastly I added a burgundy ribbon and Stickles Glitter Glue..

Remember to follow our May Flowers Blog Hop on May 13th to see more

flowers cards created by our design team.

DDH5 Challenge - Bling!

2011-05-02T06:17:00.000-05:00

DDH5 Challenge - Bling

Who doesn't love a little bling? Today we are blinging up our cards for a

challenge. I added jewels as bling on my black & white card accented

with the yellow butterfly, flower, and ribbon.

This DDH stamp set is Asian Butterfly and the black and white paper is

FREE download paper from DDH. You can download and use it too!

The white shape under the butterfly is a Martha Steward edge punch and corner punch.

Join us in this challenge with your bling card.

Don't forget our May Flowers Blog Hop coming up on May 13th. It will be blooming fun!

Finally Friday - Chicks with an Attitude with Christine Pennington

2011-04-29T06:00:00.005-05:00

Finally Friday for Chicks with an Attitude. I do believe that my

chick card has an "attitude"! Rather sassy, I would say!
This is the stamp set, T3353 Tail Feathers.

The image is stamped on Premium White cardstock and layered on

Emma SWIC collection and cardstock using

Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 9. I colored with Copic markers.

To finish it off I added the sassy saying and some red buttons with Yellow Scrapper's Floss.

Tune in Tuesday - Black and White (with a touch of color) with Holly Mays

2011-04-26T06:00:00.003-05:00

It is Tuesday again, and I am glad you have tuned in for our Black & White day.

For my card I used TAC's stamp T2667 Cars and a piece of the

free download black & white printed paper. For the touch of color

I used red cardstock from the Miss Moxie SWIC cardstock collection,

and of course Premium White cardstock to stamp the car.

My card is embellished with some lines using the Scor-Bug, a black button with

Red Scrappers Floss, and a printed birthday ribbon.

DDH4 Challenge - Paper Piecing - Week 2

2011-04-25T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 2 of our DDH Challenge Paper Piecing.

My card this week is DDH stamp set called Country Jar. I paper pieced the jar

lid and ribbon on the lid with Miss Moxie SWIC cardstock from The Angel

Company. The background cardstock on the card is also Miss Moxie.

The stamp is placed on yellow cardstock from the Miss Moxie cardstock collection,

cut from the Spellbinders Labels Five Nestabilities. The jar of chocolates is colored

with Copics E13, E15, E47, N0, N1, N4. The saying is a SU set called Oh So Sweet.

Golden Egg Cardmakers' Challenge with Kerry Urbatch

2011-04-22T06:00:00.003-05:00

An Easter challenge - how fun is that!

For the Golden Egg Cardmakers' Challenge we had to include the following

items on our cards: glitter, 3 layers, 3 colors, ribbon/scrappers floss and flowers.

I used Coluzzle oval cutters to make an egg card from the golden Miss Moxie cardstock.

Then I layered over the base card some of the printed Miss Moxie SWIC papers.

The lamb and egg image from R2041 Hoppity Skippity is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Premium White cardstock and colored with Copic markers.

For the required embellishments I added a bow, a flower from Bitty Blossoms, and Stickles Glitter glue in purple and orange and green.

Tune in Tuesday - Kraft Cards with Heather Scott

2011-04-19T06:00:00.005-05:00

Tune in Tuesday - Kraft Cards

A piece of TAC's free download paper Robin seemed perfect for my Kraft card with
T2700 Good Timber. I stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa ink on
Premium White cardstock and layered it on the Kraft base card.

I added eyelets from the Hemingway hardware collection.

It doesn't show much but I colored lightly with

Copics YG93 and E55 on the trees and grass.

DDH4 Challenge - Paper Piecing - Week 1

2011-04-18T06:00:00.000-05:00

The Digi Design Challenge for this week is Paper Piecing. This is a little more tricky with digital images than with rubber stamps because the printed or colored paper to be used for paper piecing has to be run through the printer so that the image can be printed on it. Then it can be cut out and pieced on to the main printed image.

I chose the DDH stamp Quilt for my project. It had so many different colored pieces that I ended up printing several times to get all the pieces covered. But I am pleased with the outcome

I used a Cuttlebug Embossing folder to make the background piece and then found a ribbon that had a similar swirl in it to tie around the cardstock piece. The cardstock is Bazzill. There was no coloring on this card since it is all paper-pieced.

Be sure to check out all the DDH Dream Team Designer's blogs and see their creations.

You can find them all listed at the DDH blog, so be sure to go there and you can also link your

paper piecing card to the blog for a chance to win a free DDH stamp set of

your choice. And if you use a DDH image on your card, your name will

be entered twice in the drawing for a free stamp set.

All the submissions would love to have you visit their blogs and leave

some love and comments for them there. We do hope you will

play along and join the fun.

Finally Friday (Easter Favors and/or Treat Holders) with Michelle McDaniel

2011-04-15T07:00:00.006-05:00

What fun to make special treat favors for Easter! Today we are showcasing our stamp creations designed to hold those sweet Easter goodies. Michelle McDaniel is leading this challenge on the Savvy Projects blog, so be sure to see what she has shown us.

I created an Easter basket from a 6"x6" square of Emma SWIC printed paper.

Here is a tutorial for construction this little basket. (This same pattern works for the Easter Basket Bonanza basket I did last Friday on the blog hop, except in that one I used a 12x12 piece of cardstock, and therefore the basket was larger).

Score a 6x6" piece of double-sided cardstock (I used Emma) every 2" in both directions.

Cut into the center on two sides of the middle panel on each side, as pictured.

Make a pointed tip of the middle section that was cut.

Then cut the side panels into three strips each, stopping at the center. I did not measure but just estimated a third of the section when I cut.

Now you are ready to fold the strips to meet in the center, using Scor-tape or a strong adhesive. Leave the pointed center on the outside to glue last.

Add a 1/2 or 3/4" by 7" handle to each side of the basket with brads, and fill it with grass and candy. I also added a stamped image on the front from T3304 Easter Bunny and a saying from R2041 Hoppity Skippity. I punched them out with an Oval Punch and matted them on a piece of cardstock punch from the Scallopped Oval Circle.

I can't wait to see what treat holder you link to show what you do with Easter favors.

Tune in Tuesday - Bright Cards with Debra Miller

2011-04-12T06:00:00.002-05:00

Tune in Tuesday - Bright Cards today!

Miss Moxie SWIC is one of TAC's brightest paper collections,

so I chose it for my paper-piecing bright card. The stamp set is

Savor the Sweetness. Since it was a completely open image,

it was perfect for paper piecing. I colored the face and flower

with Copic markers.

Other supplies: Miss Moxie cardstock, Premium White cardstock,

Memento Tuxedo Black ink, ribbon, Corner Chomper, Stickles Yellow Glitter glue.

Link your bright card and join in the fun!

DDH3 Challenge - Stitches -Week 2

2011-04-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to my blog again. This week Digi Design House continues the challenge called Stitches for the second week . Have you linked your stitches card yet to the blog? There is still time, but hurry. You don't want to miss the opportunity to win a DDH stamp set!

Here is my card made with mock stitches using a paper piercer and White Gel Pen.

I have used an excited little pig from the Digi Design House stamp set called S.W.A.K. The saying is from Thinking of You from The Angel Company. My paper collection choice was Maggie Soar With it Collection by TAC and cardstock from the Angelee SWIC and Mia's Cottage SWIC. The pig image is printed on White Caboodle cardstock and colored with Copic markers R00, R81, R83, R85, R89, YG11, YG13, YG17.

The last thing I did on the card was add a deep rose button and Green Scrapper's Floss. The image is popped up off the card for dimension.

Thanks for looking at my blog post. Now it is your turn. You have until 6 PM (CST) on Sunday, April 17th to upload and join in the fun! I wish you luck in being our

winner of a free digi stamp set.

Bunny Hop Blog Hop

2011-04-08T06:00:00.003-05:00

Everyone loves bunnies, and ours are hopping today in the Bunny Blog Hop! My card is a pop-up card using the bunny from Digi Design House's S.W.A.K stamp set.

My paper choice is More Mimi Soar With it Collection from The Angel Company. It is so springy and fresh. The tag on the front of the card is also from the More Mimi collection. I added Bitty Blossoms and ribbon and gemstone for accessories. Decorative scissors were used for the wavy edge. The saying on the tag and also inside the card are from TAC's Hoppity Skippity stamp set. The ink color is Palette Ink Claret.

Front of card

Inside the card I poped up three bunnies with varying degrees of pop-out and colored them with Copic markers R01, R81, R83, YG11, YG13, YG17. The saying is stamped with

Memento Rich Cocoa. The sprigs behind the bunnies are from TAC's Sprigs stamp set, and they are stamped in Palette Jardin Moss ink.

Inside of card

Here is another view so that you can see the pop up cut on the card.

Two mystery Design Team members will be giving away A Day at the Beach from Digi Design House to a random commenter on their blog post. You have until 6:00PM CST on Sunday, May 15 to comment. At 6:01PM, the number of comments will be tallied, and the random number generator will do its magic to pick the winner. You don't know which team members have the candy, so make sure you comment on EACH stop in the hop. Additionally, all of the names of our faithful (those of you who comment on EVERY stop on the hop) will be put in a hat to draw an additional set! Oh yes, we are giving away THREE FREE STAMP SETS!

Be sure to start at the DDH blog and follow all the designers' blogs

to see their Bunny Hop cards.

Here is the list:

Easter Basket Bonanza Blog Hop

2011-04-08T06:00:00.002-05:00

Welcome to April's blog hop, Easter Basket Bonanza!

My basket is made from one 12x12 piece of Maggie SWIC cardstock. The tutorial to make this basket will be seen next Friday with a small favor basket I made from a 6x6 piece of cardstock. It looks the same but is small enough for candies. This one is perfect for Easter eggs, and I plan to use it as a table centerpiece.

The bunny is from T2719 I Love Easter, cut from a Spellbinder's Labels Nine Nestabilities. I colored it with Copic markers and attached the two cardstock handles with brads. Maggie ribbon is used on the handles and tied into bows on one handle.

Next I created a basket card for the Easter Basket Bonanza Blog Hop.

My basket is drawn free hand on a folded piece of Cha Cha cardstock. I used the Scor-Bug to make basket lines on the cardstock. Then I added eggs and a bunny from T3304 Easter Bunny.

The sayings are from R2041 Hoppity Skippity.

Inside

Other supplies: Premium White cardstock, Copic markers, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, orange ribbon, and Stickles Crystal Glitter glue.

Tune in Tuesday - Pastel Cards

2011-04-05T06:00:00.002-05:00

April brings us more Tune in Tuesday featured cards. Today it is Pastel Cards with Rita Kegg. You can see her pastel card at the Savvy Projects blog.

My stamp choice is T3254 Wonder and Joy and a saying from

T3334 Joyful Notes.

The pastel cardstock is from Angelee and Reese SWIC cardstock collections. The images are stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Premium white cardstock. I colored with Copics E000, e01, E00, V00, V01, V91, V04, R21, E31, E33, YR24, BG10, BG72.

The flowers and ribbon were white and I colored them with matching Copic colors. The background cardstock is embossed with a Sizzix Embossing folder.

DDH3 Challenge - Stitches

2011-04-04T06:00:00.000-05:00

Today DDH is doing a Challenge called Stitches. Be sure to see the designers' cards using real or mock stitches. Check back next week to see my stitches card.

Today I am doing something different. Have you ever seen a sadder face than Cuddle Pug by Digi Design House? He makes the perfect image to do a get well card or "I'm sorry" card.

Here is what I did with this precious little pup.

The paper and cardstock are from TAC's Amelia Soar With it Collection, as is the ribbon and Antique Copper eyelets. I used White Caboodle Cardstock and colored with Copic markers, E71, E74, E77, W1, and W3. The saying is from TAC's Savvy Sayings, stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa ink.

Finally Friday (The Joy of Easter) with Springtime Garden stamps

2011-04-01T06:00:00.001-05:00

Finally it is Friday, and this is Easter month, so our focus is the Joy of Easter today. Be sure to see Angela Kelley's really cute Easter creations on Savvy Projects blog.

For my card, I close to make an Easter card with the stamp set, T3231 Springtime Garden. This card design was inspired by one of Heather Scott's swap cards several months ago. I hope she sees it!

I used Bazzill African Daisy yellow cardstock and a piece of Tutti Frutti Classic SWIC collection cardstock. The pink cardstock is from the Lilly Anna cardstock.

I colored the image with Copic markers and put a doilie behind the popped-up image, and then added the happy Easter saying from R2041 Hoppity Skippity. I used the Scor-Bug to make some design lines down the side.

SURPRISE! Birthday Blog Hop for Stephanie Serrano

2011-03-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday, Stephanie! I hope you are surprised by our special gift to you on your birthday! Stephanie is one of our DDH Designers, and we wish her a very happy day today! Hopefully you came to my blog from the DDH blog. If not, be sure to start there so you won't miss any of the surprise birthday cards for Stephanie.

My birthday card for you is from the DDH set called Buggy Postage, and the birthday saying is from TAC's Sophisticated Sentiments.

For this card I used TAC's Miss Moxie SWIC paper collection and cardstock. The base card is embossed with a Sizzix Embossing Folder. I colored with Copic markers and finished the card with a yellow ribbon and three red sticker jewels.

I'd love for you to leave me a comment about my card, and then go see Teresa Jenkin's birthday card for Stephanie. Be sure to go to stop by Stephanie's blog and leave her some love and birthday wishes.

Have a happy day! Blessings!

Tune in Tuesday - Masculine Cards with Debra Miller

2011-03-29T06:00:00.002-05:00

Here we are at another Tune in Tuesday. We are featuring Masculine Cards, and Debra Miller is the Dream Team Designer featured on Savvy Projects blog. Be sure to see her creative work.

Here are some masculine birthday cards I made.

T2667 Cars

T3227 Cowboy Boots

T3267 Greatest Dad

DDH2 Challenge - Sketch - Week 2

2011-03-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

Digi Design House continues our DDH2 Challenge - Sketch, a second week.

Since I posted a sketch last week, today I am doing something different. One of my favorite Digi Design House stamps is Tiger. I love realistic animal stamps. For this card, I chose to use Tiger as a male birthday gate fold card.

The paper choice is Winchester Soar With it Collection from The Angel Company, and the cardstock is Stardream Copper Metalic. I used Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 3 for the die cut around the image and colored with Copic markers E13,, E15, E19, Y24, E50. I used a White Gel Pen to accent the tiger's whiskers. Copper hardward and ribbon were added on the front, and a strip of the Copper Metallic cardstock was corrugated on top and bottom of the card.

The inside saying of the card is from TAC's Love You set, stamped on White Caboodle Cardstock from TAC with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Be sure to check the DDH blog for more designers' sketch cards. I hope you will make a sketch card and link it to the blog so you have a chance to win a digi stamp set of your choice.

Pot of Gold Challenge

2011-03-25T06:30:00.000-05:00

The March challenge is called Pot of Gold. This was truly a challenge. The card had to have certain elements: stitching, a punched item, ribbon, button/bow/or brad, green color, and several layers. How to create a pot of gold? Here is my card.

My pot comes from T3411 Cup of Love. I used the tea cup and cut off the base and handle to make a pot. It is colored with Copic markers BG93, BG96, G94, G99, N1, N4. Then I used gold metalic cardstock and a standard hole punch to make the circles of gold coins. I popped the pot of gold up on a white circle punched from a 2 1/2 inch circle punch and then a 3" scallopped circle punch. The paper is Willoughby SWIC, as is the light green ribbon. My stitches are from T2610 Running Stitches, stamped in Jardin Moss Palette Ink. The saying, stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink is from T3227 Cowboy Boots..

Now it is your turn. Link your Pot of Gold card and join the challenge.

Tune in Tuesday - Pop Up Cards with Paula-Kay Bourland

2011-03-22T06:12:00.001-05:00

Today I am the Dream Team designer featured on Savvy Projects blog. Go there to see a picture tutorial with instructions of how to create a pop up card. Here is my pop up card.

The card front

The inside

I've chosen the stamp set T3290 Girls Day Out for my card. The sayings are from T3334 Joyful Notes and the wallpaper in the background (inside) is from T2672 Salsa Flowers. On the front of the card I stamped the saying on a circle cut with Spellbinders Nestabilites Standard Circle Lg and placed it on another Spellbinders Nestablities Big Scalloped Ovals Lg. The paper collection is Maggie SWIC and also Maggie cardstock. I used stick-on gemstones for accent. Inside the card I used Desert Marigold Bazzill cardstock and T3344 Window Box Wonder. I again used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Big Scalloped Ovals Lg. to create a rug for the room. The images are all colored with Copic markers.

From an angle you can see the cut out portion that pops the card out.

I hope you are brave enough to try a pop-up card and link it to the blog hop so we can all see your card. It is a fun card to make.

DDH2 Challenge - Sketch

2011-03-21T06:45:00.000-05:00

Debra Miller is the Design Team hostess for our second challenge, this time using a sketch. Each of the Design Team members has made a card with the same sketch. You'll find the sketch at the DDH Blog. We'd like for you to join us by making a card with the sketch and link it to the DDH blog for a chance to win a free DDH stamp ($3.50) of your choice.

I chose to made an Easter card with the lamb from the DDH set called S.W.A. K.

On this card I used pink cardstock from the Lilly Anna Soar With it Collection from The Angel Company and embossed it with a Cuddlebug embossing folder. The green cardstock is from Mia's Cottage Collection SWIC from The Angel Company. I printed the image on white Copic Caboodle cardstock from TAC. Coloring is done with Copic markers. The saying is from Joy of Easter from TAC, and I punched it out with a 1 1/2 " oval punch and a 2 1/2 scalloped oval punch. A paper flower, pink button, and scrappers floss were added for accent. The tab is corrugated for texture..

Be sure to check out all the DDH Designer blogs to see their sketch challenge cards and leave a comment on their creations. Then link your card for a chance to win the free DDH stamp set being given away.

Going Green with Christine Pennington

2011-03-18T07:00:00.003-05:00

It is March - the "green" month for St. Patrick's, so we at TAC are "going green". Today is Christine Pennington's featured card and "green" projects, so be sure to visit Savvy Projects Blog to see her designs.

Here's my green card using the T3440 Be Lifted stamp set.

I used the front page of the package of Tutti Fruit Classic SWIC to paper piece the kites (since it had smaller print than the actual full-size sheets). I stamped the kites with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored the kite tails with PrismaColor pencils. Then I sponged on Palette Jardin Moss ink around the edges of the card.