Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge #70

It's a new year at Wags 'n Whiskers and even though I am no longer on the team, this challenge was moved out of 2011 & into 2012 and I already had my card ready!  So ... I have one more chance to be a part of this fun design team!    Today's challenge is:

WHITE ON WHITE 

(+ One other Color)

I chose the color GREEN and believe it or not, all the green on my card is the SAME SHADE although it sure doesn't look like it in my photo!  I really should read the book that came with my camera and this might not happen!  LOL!  This adorable image is called "Zoe and Gemma's Snow Fun" and you can find/purchase it HERE.

Recipe:
Papers: White cardstock, Green cardstock
Accessories:  Prismacolor markers, Deco Art Glamour Dust, Quickie Glue, Green organza ribbon, Sizzix snowflake embossing folder

HUGS,
Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge #69

For the firstt December Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge, Tanya has asked us to use

FANCY FOLDS

There were so many ideas flying around in my head for this challenge but then the phone rang and my neighbor asked me to make a special holiday card for a little girl and this is what I came up with using the GATE FOLD technique and the adorable SNUZZLE LOVE image which you can find/purchase HERE..

Recipe:
Papers:  White cs, red cs, green cs, the Paper Studio designer paper
Accessories:  Prismacolor markers, Martha Stewart felt poinsetta, Gold Pilot marker

I am looking forward to learning more FANCY FOLDS from all of you ... so be sure to share those awesome techniques with all of us at the Wags 'n Whisker's Challenge Blog.  And, if YOU need inspiration, pop on over and check out what my team mates have created for you.

I want to thank everyone over at Wags 'n Whiskers for such a fun time!!  I will be stepping down from the team at the end of the year so this will probably be my last creation as a WnW team member.  If you're looking for a fabulous group of ladies to work with ... look no further than Wags 'n Whiskers!  THANKS LADIES ... you're wonderful and I wish you all the best in 2012 and beyond!!  BIG HUGS!!

Merry Christmas Everyone and thanks for stopping by!

HUGS,
Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY!

Did you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving?  We sure did!

For today's challenge at Wags 'n Whiskers, Stephanie would like us to use an

ANGELIQUE IMAGE

I have chosen to use the adorable "SAY A PRAYER" image which you can find HERE.  And, I went with more of a 'winter' theme but used colors I rarely use together except for baby cards.  Pink & Blue!  And I really like how it came together!

 Recipe for this creation:
Papers:  Whtie cs, Pink Pirouette cs, DCWV 'the Winter Matstack'
Accessories:  Prismacolor markers, Quickie Glue, Deco Art Glamour Dust, Spellbinder classic & scallop circle dies, Spellbinder Create a Flake Three dies, Martha Stewart icicle border punch

Now it's your turn! I look forward to seeing your creations!  Don't forget to pop over to the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge Blog for more inspiration from my team mates! 
Hugs,
Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge - Christmas Theme

Did you realize today is:

11-11-11

Here we are at the end of another week!  Christmas is right around the corner ... and with that in mind, Dawn over at Wags 'n Whiskers has challenged us to create something using a

CHRISTMAS THEME

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I have used the adorable SWEET DANNI AND BELLA digi image for today's creation.  She has been colored using Prismacolor Markers, the tree is from the Spellbinder's Nestled Trees die set and the tree skirt was created using a piece of lace.  The garland on the tree was created by twisting Scor-tape, adding to the tree then cover with Gold embossing powder & heat embossing.  The star was made with gold metallic cardstock and a Creative Memories star punch.  The background paper is from the Cloud9 Designs holiday 12x12 pack.

We would love to have you come join in our Christmas Theme Challenge fun at Wags 'n Whiskers!  Hope to see you there!  Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge

Can you believe it???

HALLOWEEN IS THIS WEEKEND!!

Are you ready for all the ghosts & goblins? 

(I mean cute little candy seeking kids of course, LOL)

WAGS 'N WHISKERS CHALLENGE

this week fits right in!

BLACK + RIBBON & PEARLS

Now here's a 'risky' costume for trick or treating!  LOL!

I've used "SOPHIA" from our PIN-UP collection just recently released.

The designer paper used on my creation is from the Cloud9 Designs 'Seasonal' 12x12 pack.  The ribbon (I've had for AGES) came from Michaels and I've used the Tim Holtz Floral Die to cut out the flowers from the same designer paper.  A touch of purple Stickles here and there added the sparkle I was looking for.  

We would love to see what you create using our Color Scheme and if you need inspiration ... be sure to check out the amazing creations made by my team mates over on the Challenge Blog.

Hope to see you there!

Hugs,

Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge

WOW!  Here we are on FRIDAY once again!! 

Happy Weekend Everyone!!

Today at Wags 'n Whiskers we are thrilled to welcome NEW TEAM MEMBERS to the group.

Tanya

http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com

Lora

www.lorascards.blogspot.com

Pam

http://pamiscraftycreations.blogspot.com

Steph
http://blog.artycarty.com  

KAREN

  http://karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com 

WELCOME to the TEAM ladies ... I look forward to getting to know you better and be inspired by your creations!

TODAY'S CHALLENGE IS:

FALL COLORS

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I just LOVE Fall and the 'changing of the leaves' and they are just GORGEOUS all around us here in N.E. Ohio right now.  And as you cross over a bridge and look across the hillside ... it is truly FALL MAGIC!!!  Mother Nature is a true artist and her coloring is PERFECT!

I chose to dress up 'ANGELICA' in fall colors and she is helping Mother Nature with a little touch of color magic.  MY fall leaves were created by using various Tim Holtz inks on glossy white paper then cutting them out using the Spellbinder Fall Leaves dies.  My lettering was done with Creative Memories stickers.  Background paper is from the huge Cloud9 Designs 12 x 12 seasons paper pack and a touch of gold Stickles adds the sparkle.

Other Challenges:

Delightful Challenges - Colors of Fall

Pals Paper Arts - Fall/Thanksgiving

Crop Stop #41 - Falling Leaves

Cute Card Thursday #186 - Tree-mendous

Hanna & Friends - Autumn / Halloween

Rainbow Lady's Challenge - Falling Leaves

Crafts & Me - Orange

Fab 'n Funky Challenge - Fall Colors

Flutter By Wednesday - Must use butterfly, angel, or fairy

Stampavie and More #153 - Autumn

Deep Ocean Challenge - Fall Colors

Digital Tuesday - Fall Colors + Digi

Blog-a-Doodle - Outdoors

We'd love to have you come join in our FALL CHALLENGE FUN!!!  Hope to see you there and again!  HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!

Hugs,

Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge

We are happy to announce that we are finally releasing

the Pin Ups as Digital Stamps today!

WOW has two weeks passed already!  

That means it's time once again for a Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge and today it's all about 

MAKING SOMETHING HOMEMADE

(i.e. paper, embellishments, sentiment)

I chose to make my own background paper and flower.

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For the green background paper, I simply used a sponge applicator, Momento 'Bamboo Leaves' Ink and white glossy paper.  For the red/green panel, I've used the 'stipple brush' technique onto another white glossy paper panel using the same 'Bamboo Leaves' ink and SU Ruby Red.

The red flower was first embossed using the 'Swirl' Cuttlebug EF, Gold Brillance ink was swiped over the raised portion then the flower was cut using the Tim Holtz floral die.  The smaller flower was punched from the same red/green  background paper using a PunchBunch punch then a Prima 'Say It In Studs' was placed in the center.  The leaves were punch using the MS frond punch and gold Stickles added the sparkle.  The vine swirl is a die from Cheery Lynn Designs.

How about this 'darling' PIN UP GAL!  Her name is MARILYN and we have a NEW RELEASE for you beginning today!  You'll want to be sure to check out this new line of PIN UP GIRLS ... they are fabulous and the guys are going to LOVE THEM!!!

After coloring my image using Prismacolor Markers, I added red Stickles to her top, waistband & shoes for that added sparkle that every holiday outfit needs!!  LOL!!  

Please be sure to pop over to the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge Blog to see the other new PIN UP images available and inspirational creations from my teammates!  THEN ... come join in the fun and make something homemade! 

I could use some inspiration ... I'll be looking for your creation!!

Hugs, 

Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge & DT Call

Today over at Wags 'n Whiskers, we are playing with LACE ... real or faux and I chose to use both.  The top lace panel is a gathered ecru lace from Joann's that I have pulled the thread to UN-gather ... then inked with Tim Holtz distress inks (broken china & tea dye).

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Recipe:

Inks:  Tim Holtz tea dye distress
Accessories:  Martha Steward doily lace border punch, Michaels teal satin ribbon, Stickles, Prismacolor markers, Prima butterflies, Fiskars swivel craft knife

Challenges:
Creatalicious Challenge #26 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffett - Anything with Wings

DT CALL 
We are currently looking for new DT Members to create for our fortnightly challenges. If you are interested please email us 3 of your best cards/projects.
US/Canadian applicants

Please email:
stampandcreate@bellsouth.net

UK/Europe/Rest of World applicants

Please email:
nichola.fairbairn@googlemail.com

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 30th September.

Now it's YOUR turn ... please come join in our LACE CHALLENGE.  I can't wait to be inspired by you!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge

Today's challenge at Wags 'n Whiskers is

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

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I chose to make a tag using "Millie's Little Prince" from the Princess Collection.

Recipe:
Stamp - The Stamp Pad Co. sentiment
Papers -
Inks - Tim Holtz broken china & tea die distress ink, 
Accessories - Tim Holtz floral die, Prismacolor Markers, gold Stickles, Fiskars swivel craft knife,  Martha Stewart butterfly punch,

Please be sure to stop over at the Wags 'n Whiskers Blog and check out the inspirational creations by my team mates ... then come join in the fun!  I can't wait to see what you come up with!  I'm ALWAYS inspired by this challenge ... makes me 'think outside the box'.  See you there!

Hugs,
Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers - Outdoor Fun

Well ... it's almost time for the kiddo's to go back to school so they'd better get outside and enjoy riding their bikes, jumping on the trampoline, swimming ... or whatever they do to have fun!  Speaking of OUTDOOR FUN ... that is what our challenge is all about today!

Isn't this just an adorable image?  Did you ever take your kitty for a ride in the basket of your bike??  I didn't have a kitty ... but my puppy used to love going for a ride around the house!  (we lived in the country ... didn't have sidewalks so we made a path around the house, LOL!)
I created this scene using chalks for the sky & grass ... and a Prismacolor marker for the road.  I took the liberty of adding birds in the sky with a Stampscapes stamp.  My background paper is from Basic Grey.

Challenges:
Art Impressions Stamps #28 - Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy #15 - Anything Goes
PaperCraftingJourney - Anything Goes
StampInsanity - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Blues or Bluegreens
Stampavie and more #149 - Girlie



Come on over to the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge Blog and join in the fun . . . you know you want to!!  LOL!!

Have a wonderful day and thanks for the visit!!
Hugs,
Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers - SPARKLE

It's time for Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge and today it's all about 

S P A R K L E

It may be difficult to see ... but if you click on the image to enlarge ... then click on it again ... I think you can see the sparkle on the flower centers, the unicorn's mane and the little girl's wings.  All created with various colors of Stickles.  Better yet, I've gone back and extracted a close up for you ... how's this?

Please pop over to our challenge blog for more inspiration from my team mates!  
Hugs,
Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge

Time for another Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge!  

Are you ready??  

This week our hostess, Tammy Louise 

asked us to create something with 

BUTTONS & BOWS!!

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 I had so much fun creating this card!  This 'Nichola' image is so adorable and I couldn't wait to pair her up with the Prima 'Sweet Fairy' 6x6 paper pack I purchased recently.

Recipe for this card:

Stamps - The Stamp Pad sentiment stamp

Image - Wags 'n Whiskers 'Nichola'

Papers - Prima Sweet Fairy dp, white cs, lilac cs, violet cs

Accessories - Bucket 'o Buttons, Michael's organza wire edge lilac ribbon, Violet satin ribbon, Lime Green ribbon,  Spellbinder classic ovals, Prismacolor markers, quickie glue, Deco Art Glamour Dust, Bow Easy, Fiskars swivel crafting knife

Now it's your turn.  Be sure to pop over to our WnW Challenge Blog for any further details as well as inspiration from my team mates!!  Have Fun!

Challenges:

Frosted Designs: Fabulous Friday Challenge - Buttons

Cardmadfairys Digi Days - Oh So Girly

Case study - Backgrounds

Do You Stack Up - Wings

Southern Girls - Happy Birthday

Darlene

Time for Fun . . .

at Wags 'n Whiskers!  

Lots of summertime birthdays and today at Wags 'n Whiskers, we are having fun celebrating all of them!  Do you have a birthday this summer??  I do next week and proud to say I'll be 61 years old!  YIKES ... is that true ... I'm going to be 61??  How'd that happen??

Well, I still feel like a 'young' girl and all little girls want to be a princess ... hence my choice for today's card.

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Please be sure to pop on over to our Challenge Blog and join in the birthday fun.  AND, if you need inspiration ... this team has a lot to offer ... be sure to check 'em out!!

Looking forward to seeing YOUR birthday creation!

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs to you!
Darlene

Wags 'n Whiskers - Summertime Challenge

WOW ... here we are on Friday once again and that means I get to share with you my creation for the challenge over at Wags 'n Whiskers!  Today our hostess Angelique has challenged us to create with SUMMERTIME in mind.  

 

I have chosen to use an image from the Fun in the Sun Collection and today I'm using 'SUMMER TREAT'.  Isn't it just the cutest thing!!??

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Recipe:

Papers - Whisper White, Pacific Point Blue, Pink Pirouette, DCWV Glitter Sweet dp

Stamp - Inky Impression

Ink - Versafine Black

Accessories - Spellbinder classic & scallop circles, Ocean Blue Stickles, Deco Art Glamour Dust, Prima flowers, White Signo pen, Fiskars swivel craft knife, MM brad, Prismacolor markers

 

 

Please be sure to pop on over to the challenge blog for more inspiration from the rest of the DT ... then come join in the fun!!  What could be easier than creating with SUMMERTIME in mind than right now (at least here in NE OHIO) ... the weather is gorgeous!!

 

Hope to see you there!  Happy Crafting everyone and thanks so much for stopping by!  HUGS to you all!

Darlene

Let's Hear it for the BOYS . . .

Happy Friday Everyone!  

Are you ready for the weekend???

Today at Wags 'n Whiskers, we are creating "One for the Boys" and I have chosen another sweet image from the 'I Want It All Fun in the Sun Set'.  You can find this fun set and MORE HERE.   

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How adorable is this little 'SPEED RACER' !  Every little boy want's to be #1 and I know my grandson (now 13) has loved racing since he was a tiny tike ... probably because daddy races ... so now he's been racing for several years along with his dad & sister. 

Please be sure to stop over at the Wags 'n Whiskers Blog and be inspired by my team mates creations!  Then join in the fun and show us what clever ideas you might have for the "guys" in your life!

See you there!
Darlene
Wags 'n Whiskers DT

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge #55

Happy Friday!

Today at Wags 'n Whiskers, we are having fun with 'STITCHES'.  Now, just so you know ... I'm not that good with the old sewing machine so I have chosen to do FAUX STITCHING!

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This adorable image called CHILLIN' OUT .  You can purchase this image either individually or in the 'I Want It All Fun in the Sun Set'.  You can find this fun set and MORE HERE.

Recipe for this card:

Papers - DCWV seasons designer paper (water & sand), white & black cardstock

Additional stamps - See D's fun in the sun

Accessories - CM fine tip black marker for faux stitching, chalks & makeup applicators for background coloring on image, Prismacolor markers to color main image

I hope you were able to get in on our blog hop!  I can't wait to see who the lucky winners are!!  Okay then ... now it's YOUR turn to share your STITCH creations with us!  Have fun!

** UPDATE **

MY blog was one of the blogs picked to select a lucky winner from the comments received during last week's Blog Hop ...that lucky winner is ELIZABETH HART and you can click on her name to see more of her work.  Congratulation Elizabeth!!

Darlene
Wags 'n Whiskers DT

Wags 'n Whiskers BLOG HOP

 

It's Wags 'n Whiskers 

PRINCESS RELEASE BLOG HOP TIME!!!

 

For the past couple of days, the team and I have been sharing 'sneak peeks' with you for our newest Digi Release.  Images will be available for purchase starting today ... Friday at 12pm GMT/7am EST.


Please be sure to leave a comment here on my blog posting to be eligible for the random blog comment drawing.  THREE lucky winners will be picked ... those winner's will receive the ENTIRE PRINCESS COLLECTION (6 digi's) ... WOW how awesome is that!!!

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Today's card was created using the image named 'A Deer Friend' from the Princess Collection.  Now onto the HOP ... please follow the list below, 

BEGIN - Wags 'n Whiskers Blog

Jeanette - Ballerina Katie

Vicky (Guest) - Beary Sweet

Lacey - Dress Up Millie

Angelique - Millie's Little Prince

Debbie (Guest) - Sammie's Round-up

 Carolina - A Deer Friend

Diane - Ballerina Katie

Mariska - Beary Sweet

Heidi (Guest) - Dress Up Millie

Tammy Louise - Millie's Little Prince

Tracy - Sammie's Round-up

Darlene (YOU ARE HERE) - A Deer Friend

Chris (Guest) - Ballerina Katie

Nikki - Beary Sweet

Joy (Guest) - Dress Up Millie

Deb - Millie's Little Prince

Dawn - Sammie's Round-up

END - WAGS 'N WHISKERS BLOG

The blog hop will will close on Thursday 26th 5:01 am GMT/00:01 am EST. Winners will be announced on Friday 27th as part of our challenge post along with the Spread the Word Winner.

REMEMBER ... leave a comment at each stop ... YOU COULD WIN THE ENTIRE COLLECTION!!

Your next stop is CHRIS ...

RECIPE for my card:

Papers - Prima (Madeline), Pear Pizazz, Marina Mist, Pretty Pink

Accessories - Provo Craft Floral Border Die, JoAnn's satin bows, Prismacolor markers, chalks, makeup applicators, Martha Stewart Monarch butterfly punch, Art Deco Glamour Dust, Creative Memories corner rounder

 

Thanks so much for joining in our fun ... 

Hugs from Wags 'n Whiskers

Darlene

Wags ... SNEAK PEEK - Day 2

It's SNEAK PEEK - DAY 2 at Wags 'n Whiskers!  We are getting geared up for tomorrow's big DIGI RELEASE and BLOG HOP ... you won't want to miss it!!

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Now I ask you . . . how cute is this little guy???   His name is Sammie and he is roundin' 'em up for a party!  Not only is this the cutest new set on the block ... but it's geared toward BOYS and GIRLS! 

Recipe for my card:

Papers - Brown & black cs, Daisy D's designer paper

Accessories - Prismacolor markers, Spellbinder lacy squares, Darice hemp, Martha Stewart fence border punch, stars are from my scrapbooking stash.

Remember, you can check out all the other sneak peeks being showcased by my design team mates for future inspiration.  Just CLICK HERE to see the full line up of Wags 'n Whiskers DT members or you can also find us in the sidebar of our BLOG.

Other Challenges for this creation:
Pile it On - Boys & Girls Come Out to Play
Scrappy Frog - Anything Goes
Bee Crafty - Birthday for Little Ones


Please stop back tomorrow for the new Princess Collection Release and Blog Hop.  It's going to be great fun!!

Have a good one!
Dar

WAGS ...SNEAK PEEK - Day 1

Happy Wednesday Everyone ... 
In case you hadn't noticed, Wags 'n Whiskers will be having a Blog Hop and New Digi Release (Princess Collection) this Friday, May 20th.  And, we (the DT) would like to get you started with a few SNEAK PEEKS over the next two days!  

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I would like you to meet 'Dress-up Millie' ... isn't she adorable!  I have a little neighbor girl having a birthday next month.  She is such a little princess ... I couldn't wait to create this card for her!

Recipe for my card:

Paper - Whisper White, Bashful Blue, BoBunny (Gabrielle) dp

Accessories - Martha Stewart bird punch & garden gate border punch, Spellbinder Classic & Scallop Ovals, Prismacolor markers, Prima flower, Creative Memories letter stickers
 
There are so many ADORABLE images in this collection ... (for boys & girls) ... you will want to be sure to check out all the sneak peeks being shared by my team mates.  You can find a list & links for those talented ladies on the DT page of my blog ... click HERE.

Other challenges I've entered this card in are:

By The Cute & Girly - Anything Goes

Crafter's Companion - Girls Birthday

The Emerald Faerie Garden - Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge - Birthdays

Please come back tomorrow for another sneak peek!
See you then,
Dar

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge

Hello Everyone!  

I'm so excited to finally be able to tell you that Lacey over at Wags 'n Whiskers has invited me to stay on as a permanent member of the Design Team ... how cool is that!  This team is so talented and inspirational ... I just know I'm going to have a great time learning from them!

Okay ... deep breathe ...

Now for today's challenge! I'm thrilled to be today's hostess and I thought it would be fun to use CIRCLES on our creations. 

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I went through my TON of designer paper and huge pack of SU designer papers that are cut into 6x6 size and came up with my choice of background design.  AND ... of course this adorable image called SUMMER FUN was perfect!  You can purchase this image either individually or in the 'I Want It All Fun in the Sun Set'.  

Now it's your turn to pop on over to our Challenge Blog and play along!  Remember, if you use a WnW image ... your name will go into the hat for a 2nd chance to win the prize!

See you then and thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a wonderful weekend!  

Oh Dear ... nearly forgot to tell you ...

Wags 'n Whiskers is having a new digital release 

NEXT Friday, May 20th!!

 The sneak peeks begin on Wednesday, May 18th... then continue Thursday, May 19th. This all ends on May 20th with a blog hop, so don't forget to visit us on Friday, May 20th!

Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
For Wags 'n Whiskers
Darlene

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