Something New at CDAC!

CDAC and Petaloo are teaming up for some FANTASTIC
Easter/Spring Challenges & Contest BONANZA'S!!!

March 17th is the start to a bunch of awesome challenges and contests on CDAC..It will run through the end of the month!! Lots of prizes will be awarded at the end of the month so, don't miss out! There are crafting challenges, a "LIKE" Facebook contest and even a simple "spread the word" Contest. Along with some wonderful Gift Certificates from some wonderful Digi Artists, Petaloo is offering some AMAZING prizes. Petaloo International, is one of the largest floral manufacturing companies in the crafting world and is your source for floral & specialty embellishments. With exclusive factories in
China, India & Thailand, along with over 20 years experience in floral & craft products.They offer customers fun & innovative products at factory direct pricing. Here is just a "sample" of "some" of the prizes that will be awarded. Plus, Petaloo has a WHOLE NEW LINE of flowers coming out on April 1st that will also be part of these prizes. Don't miss out on being the "first on your block" to own some of these fabulous flowers!!!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE FUN!!

CDAC Progressive Challenge Round 17

Well, here we are on Round #17 (of 18) over at CDAC (Crafters Digital Art Center) and the themes and images just keeping getting better & better!!  What a fabulous time we've been having.

This round's theme is:
 "You've Got The Cutest Little Baby Face"
and check out some of the fun images we get to create with . . .

Aren't they adorable!!! 









I just fell in love with the baby buggy images and instantly thought of 'paper piecing'.  Here's what I came up with ... what do you think?

My Paper Pizazz designer paper was actually set aside for 'Easter' creations but I thought the soft pastel colors worked perfectly for 'Baby' too!  At my age, I don't have much call for baby cards but want to be sure to have some in my collection for the upcoming craft shows I will be attending.  The little sentiment circle is from an old Stampin' Up stamp set and the embossing folder on the background panel is from Sizzix.  The yellow bow was colored with a Prismacolor yellow marker and then covered with SU Crystal Effects (difficult to see the shine in this photo).

Hopefully I'll get a few more creations completed using the other images before this round of the progressive challenge is over (May 15th) and when I do, I'll be sure to share them with you.  Remember, if you missed out on the previous rounds of this challenge, you can always BUY IN for $1 to get these fun images and play along.  You only need to create ONE card to qualify for the next round of images!  Hope you'll come join in the fun!

Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful week!
Hugs,
Darlene

CDAC Progressive Challenge #12

We are in the midst of another ROUND at the Progressive Challenges at CDAC (Crafter's Digital Art Center) and here are my cards made with a few of the images offered by various artist this time around ...

 With my husband's family being IRISH ... this digi image offered by Crafting with Jack 

works perfectly for this years cards.  

Recipe:
Papers:  Hunter green cs, Avocado green cs, White cs
Accessories:  Sizzix embossing folder Prismacolor Markers, Fiskars swivel craft knife, Gold Stickles, Michael's ribbon
 

 It's always a good thing to have a variety of Birthday cards in my stash.  You never know what folks are looking for when you take them to the craft shows.  I decided to use a Crafty Secrets sentiment with this fun image by Happileigh Scrappin.  This is actually a PRECOLORED digi which made putting this creation together even quicker! 

Recipe:
Papers: K1 Memories 'Posh' dp, old olive cs, bashful blue cs, garden green cs
Stamps:  Crafty Secrets 'For the Birds' sentiment
Inks: Versafine black
Accessories:  SU crystal effects on frog's eyes and bird, Spellbinder classic circles, pop dots, Michaels ribbon
 

Isn't this little guy adorable with his froggy?  This fun digi is from Fred She Said and works perfectly with this new designer paper I picked up at Archiver's last week. 

Recipe:
Papers:  Stemma dp, garden green cs, white cs, (ovals) are scraps from making other projects
Accessories:  Prismacolor markers, Fiskars swivel craft knife, Signo white gel pen (for doodling), Spellbinder classic & scallop oval dies, Creative Memories fine tip green marker pen (handwritten Frogs ~ Toads)

If you are not familiar with CDAC, please click on the link and check it out!  It's all about DIGIS ... new artists to get familiar with, challenges, swaps, free images sprinkled throughout and lots of new friends & fun!

Hope to see you there!
Hugs,
Darlene

Round #6 at the CDAC . . .

 . . . Progressive Challenge and what fabulous digi images we once again have to play with!  If you are new to my blog,  CDAC (Crafter's Digital Art Center) is obviously a site ALL ABOUT DIGITAL IMAGES and they have some fabulous fun & challenges you'll want to be a part of!  Currently we are in the 6th round in the progressive challenge and it's NOT to late to get involved ... click HERE for all the details.

I have used THREE of the FIVE digis offered to the past players.  Hopefully I'll find time to get the other two images colored and turned into cards before the deadline. 

 This first card utilizes an adorable digi image from Designed 2 Delight.  I have used a scrap piece of holiday paper for the background and my coloring was done with chalks and Prismacolor markers.  The snowflakes are Martha Stewart ... the sentiment is Inkadinkado and the ovals were cut using my Creative Memories cutting system.  A touch of sparkle was added using quickie glue and DecoArt Glamour Dust. 
 

 For my second creation, I have kept it simple to showcase these beautiful candles from Daisy Doodles.  After coloring them with Whispers & Prismacolor markers, I used my swivel craft knife to cut them out.  This card is 6x6 and I've simply used a piece of last year's Graphic45 Christmas 8x8 paper for the background.  A little trimming was done to create the top card shape and the lower border was cut from the same piece of designer paper.  These beautiful candles were also popped up using dimensional tape.
 

There's NO PLACE LIKE HOME when the holidays come around and that was my first thought when I began creating with this sweet digi from Ginger Loft.  My coloring was done with chalks with the exception of the trees/bushes which were colored with a Prismacolor marker.  The gingham ribbon is from Michaels and the birds are a Martha Stewart punch.  I have rounded the top corners using my Creative Memories corner rounder ... just for a little different affect.  And the holiday verse if from the SU  'Home for Christmas' stamp set.  Hope you like it.

The annual craft show is coming up this coming Saturday and I'm not sure I'm ready!  Guess I'd better get off the computer and FIGURE IT OUT!  LOL!!  Thanks so much for stopping by and PLEASE ... come check out CDAC and join in our fun!!  Hope to see you there!!

Hugs,
Darlene

CDAC Progressive Challenge Round #5

WOW ... hard to believe we are in Round #5 (of 6) in the Progressive Challenge over on CDAC.  The images offered are awesome and the creations being made are AMAZING!!!!!   What fabulous inspiration from all of these talented ladies!

I've had these images colored since the were offered on Oct. 15th ... but I'm just now finding the time to get them turned into cards.  Hope you like what you see!

 This first card offers this yummy COOKIE image from DIGIDRAWN.  I know so many people start making cookies this time of the year for the upcoming holiday season so I thought this sentiment worked perfectly.  I've grabbed scraps of designer paper from the scrap bin to create this card and used holiday ribbon from Michael's that I got 50% off at the end of last year.
 

 My second card showcases this adorable turkey from SEW MANY CARDS.  Isn't he just the cutest!!  And it looks like he's ready to enjoy that yummy pumpkin pie.  Coloring was done with Prismacolor markers, designer paper is from Cloud9 Designs and the holiday ribbon is from Michaels.  My YUM word was created with Creative Memories sticker letters.

And lastly, this adorable image from SSBS DESIGNS.  I colored her in holiday colors since she looked like she was going door to door handing out these yummy gingerbread cookies.   My designer paper is from the Paper Studio and the cute little felt gingerbread girl embellishment came from Pat Catan's (an Ohio store) and is by Darice.  The icicle border was created with the Martha Stewart icicle border punch and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up (A Cardinal Christmas) set.

Well that's all I have to share with you today.  I'm CRAZY BUSY creating for an upcoming craft show as well as filling a couple of card orders I've received recently.  Next week I'll be heading over to Joan's Gardens in Indiana for another workshop.  I always learn such wonderful new things at Joan's and have a great time.  Guess I need to start thinking about gathering things together for my trip ... yikes!  So much to do ... so little time to do it!!  BUT I'M HAVING FUN!!!  

HUGS,
Darlene

CDAC progressive fun & FALL Decorating

HAPPY Friday to you all!  

I don't know about where you live, but here in N.E. Ohio it is a GORGEOUS FALL DAY!!!   This morning was very cool & crisp and this afternoon is bright & sunny!  Makes one take a deep breathe and appreciate all the goodness God has given!!

Anyways, today I'd like to share with you creations using THREE of the FIVE images being offered in Round #4 of the Progressive Challenge over at CDAC.  Feel free to click on any image to enlarge.

 First is an adorable Frankenstein type digi image f
rom Bonibleaux Designs. I have used Cloud9 Designs
designer paper and Prismacolor Markers.

 

 LOVE this devilish 'lady' from Teri at Delicious Doodles.

Here I have used Prismacolor markers for my coloring and have added bat & ant stickers as embellishments.  The ribbon is from Michaels and a scrap of Cloud9 Designs dp for the bottom panel.

 

This cute little guy is from Sew Many Cards and I have used the same elements for my creation as I used in the first two.  Spellbinders classic & scallop ovals were used for matting of this cutie pie!!

I still have a couple more images to use for this challenge.  They are already colored and ready to go ... here's hoping I find the time to turn them into cards!

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The reason I didn't get all five of my cards created for the above challenge is that I was in the mood to do some Fall Decorating and surprise hubby when he comes home from his business trip tonight.  I haven't decorated for fall in several years.  After hubby's cancer diagnosis and going through all the treatments & stem cell transplant ... decorating was NOT a priority.  BUT ... now that he's been cancer free for 2-1/2 years... HOORAY! ... it's time once again to have fun and decorate our beautiful home.

Here's a full view of the kitchen coming in from the livingroom as well as a couple closeups. 
Remember, you can click on any image to enlarge it for an even closer look.

Here's what you see when you come through the front door!

Of course, there's going to be decorating done on the outside also ... once the landscapers are finished with our landscaping REDO which is going on RIGHT NOW!!!  (I'll be sharing that with you on another posting).

And here is one of my favorite table settings in the livingroom.  

Showcasing some of my favorite photos of the Grand Kids!!

Okay ... I guess I have kept you long enough!  LOL!!  Thanks so much for stopping by and please be sure to pop over and check out ALL the fun going on at CDAC!

Hugs,

Darlene

ROUND #3 . . .

 . . . of the Progressive Challenge over at Crafter's Digital Art Center (CDAC).  If you haven't yet joined this group and the fun challenges, swaps & chit chat ... why not do it today ... GO HERE for all the details.

For this 3rd round, we have another FIVE artists represented and awesome digi's to play with.  Our theme this round is FALL/AUTUMN FEELING.   Knowing the next couple of weeks are going to be busy ... I thought I'd better do them all NOW ... so here we go!

 ** CLICK ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE **

 First is a digi image from Nicecrane Designs.  He certainly looks like he has something to say (or complain about, lol) hence my 'Serendipity' sentiment.  I created the paper for the leaves using various Tim Holtz distress inks then cut out the leaves using the Spellbinder Shapeabilities Fall Leaves dies.  Background papers are DCWV and Prismacolor markers were used for my coloring.

 Secondly is a beautiful fall Sunflower digi image from Just Inklined.  The background papers are DCWV, coloring was done with Prismacolor markers, satin ribbon from Michaels and Cherry Lynn Designs butterfly die. 

 My third creation uses another digi that has someone who appears to have something to say!  This lovely lady is from Liastampz and I think she's saying REMEMBER ...(inside) It's all about You~ at least for today!  Happy Birthday!   My background paper is The Paper Studio 'Mirabelle'.  Wording was created using Creative Memories small sticker letters and coloring again was with Prismacolor markers.

 WOW ... now this fourth creation SCREAMS FALL to me!!  She's from Gurukitty Designs and my coloring is once again Prismacolor markers.  Solid color cardstock was used for backing and the Spellbinder Scallop Edge Frame was done twice ... once around my image on the white printed paper and again on this DCWV rusty fall designer paper.  I then  set my image inside the dp frame.  In my scraps were various pieces of paper that I had created using Adirondack Alcohol Inks (long ago) and decided to use those to cut my fall leaves again using the Spellbinder Shapabilities Fall Leaves dies.  Gold Stickles and a few Prima flowers finished this creation.

Last but not least is this awesome 'Bowl of Apples' from Glitterbabe.  After printing my design, I cut around the apples & bowl and added a piece of designer paper for the 'wallpaper backdrop'.  I wish you could see the dimension in my photo ... it's SO MUCH BETTER IRL!!  The apples have SU Crystal Effects on them for shine and the bowl is POPPED UP with dimensional.  The apples on the 'table' were created with a stamp from the Graphic45 'An ABC Primer' stamp set and various SU inks.  The butterfly border was laying on my work table and was 'screaming' to be used and the plaid dp is Paper Pizazz.

Challenges:
Always Something  Creative - AUTUMN
HeidisHobbystuggu - Fall Colors
Really Reasonable Ribbons Ramblings - AUTUMN
Craft Us Crazy #17 - Goodbye to Summer
Crafty Purple Frog Challenge - Fall into Fall
Just For Fun - Shades of Green
Rubber Cafe - Fabulous Fall
Digistamps4Joy - Colors of Fall
I Brake For Challenges - Backgrounds
Digital Tuesday Challenge - Celebrate the Season (I choose FALL)

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  It has certainly 'cooled off' here in NE Ohio and although hubby & I are "ON VACATION" ... there's not a whole lot getting done today!!  That's okay ... I'm playing in my CAVE and that makes me a happy girl!  Later!

Hugs,

Darlene

Round #2 at CDAC

It's time for the second round of images & creations in the PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE at CDAC.  This round also has a THEME - BACK TO SCHOOL.  This round has FIVE free images from various artists to work with and here are THREE of my creations so far.  (CLICK ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE)

 This first card uses a digi image from Sweet Stamping Treats.  

Hard to believe school is back in session for another year!  

Recipe:
Papers - White & Black cardstock, Graphic45 dp 'An ABC Primer' (purchased at Joan's Gardens)
Accessories - Sticky back spongy letters from JoAnn's, Prismacolor markers
 

 For card #2, I've used the sweet digi image from Stamp 'N Doodle. 

These days APPLE stands for apple.com vs an apple for the teacher!

My how times have changed since I was in school!!

Recipe:
Papers - White and Black cardstock, Hot Off The Press apple dp
Accessories - Graphic45 'School Days' rubber stamp, Creative Memories white letters, Zutter Distress-it-all

My #3 card showcases this adorable 

bookworm from Jen's Digi Stamps.

Recipe:
Papers - Kraft cs, Graphic45 'An ABC Primer' dp, gold metallic cs
Accessories - Sticky back spongy letters from JoAnn's, Stamps from the Graphic45, Prismacolor markers, Spellbinder classic oval die, pop dots, SU corner punch, SU crystal effects (for glasses)

If you haven't checked out all the wonderful challenges, techniques and awesome fellowship over on CDAC ... then jump right over and join in!  We'd LOVE to have you!!  I'm sure you'll see several faces you recognize!  And ... if you need inspiration ... that's the place to be!!!

Challenges:
Pixie Dust Studio - School is COOL
StampInsanity - Back to School
Fresh Brewed - School Theme - must have ABC visible
The Pixie Cottage - Back 2 School
Stampin' Royalty - Back to School
Crazy Amigo Challenge - Back to School
Jen's Digi Stamps - Back to School
The Stamping Boutique - Back to School

***EDIT to add card #4***

Card #4 uses the adorable digi image from Tortagialla.  

Does she scream 'teacher' or what!?!  LOL!

Recipe:
Papers:  white cs, Graphic45 'An ABC Primer' dp
Accessories - Crystal Effects, Fiskars swivel craft knife, Pop Dots, JoAnn's sticky back spongy letters

Here is a close-up showing the Crystal Effects on the glasses!

Too Cute!!!

Hope to see you there!
Darlene

CDAC Progressive Challenge

WOW!  How much fun am I having over at CDAC, participating in their 'NEW' Progressive Challenge.  You really MUST check this out!  All details can be found HERE on the CDAC Main Page.  (And check out this Grand Prize ... Whoo! Hoo!)

CDAC PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE 

FIRST SERIES GRAND PRIZE

Here are THREE creations I made today to showcase some of the digis offered in this Progressive Challenge and they are shown in no particular order.

Anne's Digital Art

Is this little girl cute or what!  She seems so fascinated with this butterfly!  I've used DCWV water & bubble designer paper as my background and added purple butterflies punched using a Martha Stewart butterfly punch.  Prismacolor markers were used for my coloring and the sentiment is by Serendipity Stamps.

Digistamps4joy

Next is this adorable Pastry Chef by JenLee over at Digistamps4joy.  Looks like he's a little shakey with that yummy looking cake ... sure hope he gets it to the party without an incident!  LOL!  HERE'S A LINK to their CDAC Group ... be sure to check 'em out!  My background paper is by Little Yellow Bicycle 'Cupcake Love' and came in a HUGE RAK package from my online friend Audrey (Peace, Love & Crafting) that I received today ... WOW!  Prismacolor markers for coloring, sentiment by Impression Obsession, EK Success tag punch and the little coupon sentiment was in the same paper pack.

 

Whoopsie Daisy Designs

And the last creation I have to share with you tonight is this adorable dancer from Whoopsie Daisy.  You can check out their CDAC group HERE and click on their name to go to their store.  My background paper was in my scraps (sorry don't remember who makes it) and the flowers are from JoAnn Fabrics.  Spellbinder classic & scallop ovals were used to showcase this cutie and I've used the 'out of bounds' technique.

Thanks so much for allowing me to share these creations with you tonight!  Hopefully I'll get time tomorrow to work with a couple more awesome digis offered for this FIRST ROUND in the CDAC Progressive Challenge.

Have a wonderful day/night and I'll catch you again tomorrow when I have EXCITING NEWS from Shelly's Images.  HUGS!

Darlene