Bunny and Chicks

This card took forever to make!  I had no problem doing all the fussy cutting I did to layer it up, it was choosing a lay out and a paper that drove me wild!  I am happy with the final results and I guess that's all that matters.  I bought that sweet tulip trim about 2 years ago, finally found the right card to put it on.  The image is from Free Vintage Clipart. 

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane 

I am entering the following challenges:

Creative Craft World - Easter

For Fun Challenges - Bunny
Simon Say's Stamp - Easter/Easter colors 
ABC DT Challenge  - Easter 
Pixie Dust Studio - Lace it up
Two Sisters Challenge - Spring 
The Shabby Tearoom - Doilies and Lace 
My Partner in Crafting Crime - Layer it up 

Whoo Hoo, this card made top 3 at Two Sisters Challenge blog!

 

Now whose feathers are ruffled?

 I made this card using Scrolls Work #4071 Ruffled Feathers.  She is such a beautiful and detailed stamp.  The large cage is from Graphics Fairy, I really had fun with this one.  My wild little bird trying to feed her a fish was a clearance charm from Joanns.   The pearl brad is from Pizzazz Aplenty and I added some Stickles to my torn lace bow.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering these challenges.
Card Makin Mama's - Embellish it
Wags n Whiskers - Ribbons and pearls
Tellens Place - Sparkle and Lace
Craft your Passion - Anything goes 
Cupcake Craft - Comedy rocks
Scrap Creations - Pearls, Glitter, Charm.
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes  
Crafty Anns Challenge - Raise a smile
The Stampsmith challenge - Female of the species

Thank you!  This card made top 3 at Tellens Place!

Today is the day!

 Hurry, Lindsay's Stamp Stuff April Showers 1 day only sale is today!  Perfect time to pick up some of my favorite Bold Black and White Paper. This is an awesome paper bargain, you can change the color of the paper by printing on colored card stock or by changing the colors in Word.  The color combinations are almost infinite!  Today's 1 day only price is $2.09!

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Bunny Pair

I made this card for the Bella Unique challenge, this challenge want's you to try and make your own bling flourishes. I used the recommended Liquid Pearls along with a  Bazzill jewel template, I traced the dots onto the cs and went over it with Liquid Pearls twice, the first attempt they were too small and did not look like pearls so I made them a bit larger.  The image is from Graphics Fairy, cs is DCWV and Stampin Up. 

The beautiful flowers are from Pizzazz Aplenty.  I can not say enough nice things about that store.  Judy is always so generous with her samples and they are separate from  the gift with purchase she offers.  Her products are beautiful and unique, her customer service is second to none and her prices are beyond reasonable.  This is not a paid promotion, I am just so happy to have found her I want to share her store with all of you.  I have 2 pictures to share with you.  One is what I ordered the other is the gift with purchase and free samples she sent along.  My order came to $17.75 plus $3.00 shipping, so I was able to cart all of this away for the small price of $20.75!  I love the $3.00 shipping!  I love all the beautiful bling I found here too!  And on top of all of that I love the way she packages it all up.  I can remove the header from the bags and I have my beautiful bling in a tiny resealable zip lock bag!  You can follow her blog so you will see all the latest specials  and the new products she is always bringing in.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering these challenges.
Everybody Art Challenge - Easter

Easter Greetings

Yes, another card with my favorite paper, it is just so versatile.  I used Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Bold Black and White and changed it to a gray tone in Word.  The Easter message was a freebie Lindsay offered long before I joined her team.  That awesome shading was already done for me on the stamp.  I cut it out 3 times and added some mounting foam between the layers.  Really easy card to make, I guess for me this is CAS.  Check out Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what goodies she has to share this week.  Don't forget to go back tomorrow to see a recap of everyone's work.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering these challenges:
Creative Craft World - Easter
A Spoonful of Sugar - Easter
Sweet Stamps - Easter
Paper Playtime - Digi anything goes

Tellens Place - Texture

Tranquility

         The people of Japan have been on my mind and in my heart, I hope they can find tranquility someday soon.   Scrolls Work has a wonderful collection of high quality Asian stamps.  I used the  Scrolls Work Stamp #6335 Tranquility along with the Japanese figure from The Sum of all Crafts.  The paper is Websters Vellum Collection 2 and Stampin Up.  I also used Stickles on the butterfly and the trim.

 Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this challenge:
Wee Memories  - Anything Goes

CSN STORE GIFT CERTIFICATE WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS!

The winner of the $45.00 CSN gift certificate is #17

Magic Moonlight said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win.

March 17, 2011 11:06 AM

Please contact me (e mail address is in the sidebar) with your information and I will further it to Sean at CSN Stores.  Thank you CSN for sponsoring this prize and thanks to everyone who entered.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Spring Sale at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

It's sale time at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff!  Just in time to get what you need for Easter, Mother's Day and anything else you are looking forward to celebrating!  Stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter and grab a Thursday Freebie.  Don't forget to stop by and see what the Design Team has made this week (in my sidebar).   

I'm taking the week off to spend time with my daughter who came home from Kentucky to visit with us. 

Chance to win the $45.00 CSN gift certificate, ends 3/25/11.

I would love to see a familiar face win this, please enter. 

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I made this card for the spring challenges.  The bunny is from Dover and the grass is from Old Photo Album.  I cut the bunny and the violets out a couple of times and used some foam dots underneath to layer it, and some Stickles on the violets.  The Happy Easter is computer generated and I placed it between the layers to look like he is holding it.  The butterflies were punched and liquid pearl was added for bodies.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
 Chance to win the $45.00 CSN gift certificate, ends 3/25/11.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Wee Memories - Spring
Wags and Wiskers - Spring 
Card Makin Mamas - Animals - rabbit
The Answer is Chocolate - Spring 

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Lucky Sale

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff is offering a one day only Lucky Sale, March 17th.  Save some lucky gold coins of your own.  I used the rainbow from Lindsay's New Organic Living set along with the leprechaun freebie on this card.  The Organic Living set is perfect for signage or Tee-shirts.  Speaking of Tee-shirts, follow the gold to Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter, she has a great tutorial and another freebie.  Stop by and see the inspiration on the DT's blogs too. 
Thanks for looking.  ~Diane 
Don't forget to enter the drawing for the $45.00 CSN gift certificate.
I'm entering the following challenges.
Paper Take Weekly - 3 of Something 3 rhinestones 
Aly's Sunday Challenge-Anything Goes 
Creative Card Crew - Green 
Fab n Funky - Green, St Patricks Day 

Japan, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

I made this card with a heavy heart thinking of the terrible tragedy unfolding in Japan right now.  I hope the citizens know we are all holding them dearly in our hearts and in our prayers.  My heart goes out to all of you.  I made this with the Scrolls Work stamp Large Shika in honor of our friends in Japan.   I stamped her in black memento ink and added some fine gold embossing powder, to highlight the beautiful garment.  I used a digital print from Dover for the stained glass, printed on vellum then mounted on to clear acetate.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Don't forget to enter the drawing for the $45.00 CSN gift certificate.

CSN blog candy giveaway!

I have some exciting news for you!  I was recently contacted by Sean from CSN Stores and I have been offered the opportunity to give away a CSN $45.00 gift certificate to someone who follows my blog.  You can use it for ANY product(s) from CSN Stores. The gift certificate does not cover shipping costs and in case you want to buy stuff worth more than $45.00, the $45.00 will be deducted from your total!   CSN Stores have a huge variety of items and many items ship for free to the US, how cool is that!   You know me, I hate paying for shipping.  I really like their their flat screen TV stands.  In fact once we get the floors done I promised DH he could buy one of those large flat screen LED TV's.  So now we need to choose a larger stand to put it on.  I've been looking, they have a huge selection and I've narrowed it down to one of these two.  I can't decide which one of these I want, they both are beautiful pieces of furniture and very well made.  

Want to win that CSN $45.00 gift certificate?  Follow my blog and the link and leave me a comment telling me what you would buy.  There are some beautiful media cabinets that could double as craft room supply storage too.   BTW, the CSN gift certificate is good at any of their stores.  I will draw a winner on 3/25/2011,  I wish you all good luck, stop back and see if you won.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Isn't it the truth.

The cute bunny background dp is from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Cute Easter set, and yes I colored in every ear and used liquid pearls on every tail.  The Easter Sentiment (which is so true) is from one of Lindsay's freebies.  Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what she has to share today, along with today's freebie.  While you are there sign up for a chance at Lindsay's Pro Marker giveaway too.  And take a look at the rest of the team's blogs and their recent projects!  Links are in my sidebar.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering the following challenges.
Alphabet Challenge Blog - Ribbon 
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes 
Crafty Pad - Ribbon 
Paper Playtime - Anything goes digi 
Paper Pretties - Ribbon
My Grafico-Anything Goes

Jewel Colors Plus Gold

 I made this card for the Gingersnap Creations jewel colors plus gold challenge.  This beautiful image Vintage Dress is a freebie from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, stop by her blog The Frugal Crafter to see what she has this week, and take a look at the rest of the team's blogs and their recent projects too!  I cased the idea to use tulle for the skirt from my DT sister Margie who made an awesome note card using black tulle.  For the bodice, I used Art Glitter Glue on the whole thing, placed the beautiful sapphire blue rhinestones from Pizzaz Aplenty down then filled in the background glue with some embossing glitter and heat set it.  The blue seed beads are on a string which made them much easier to glue into the swirl.  I used a piece of gold braid for the waist, pulling it through to the back side of the card.  The tag is Spellbinders Fancy Tags, and I used Tim Holtz weathered wood to darken the already distressed edges.  Stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter Friday for a team wrap up.  Are you interested in winning a set of Pro Markers?  I don't have any myself, so I entered the give away that Lindsay is having on her blog.  Just stop by this post to enter yourself.

Also, visit her today to grab your freebie that she always so generously provides.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenge.

Gingersnap Creations jewel colors plus gold challenge
Stampin with the dragon - Birthday's 
Bearly Mine - Birthday's 
Your Next Stamp - Blue 

 Proud to display this badge, I was chosen!

Lindsay's Giving Away ProMarkers!

My good friend Lindsay is giving away a set of ProMarkers over on her blog! CHECK IT OUT! She also has an awesome video on her blog and if you surf around her other posts you will find wonderful project ideas and freebies! It's a blog you can't afford to miss!!! Swing by and say HI!

Waiting for Spring

 

I am so tired of the snow here in Michigan, this lovely stamp Daisy Floral from Scrolls Work Stamps will hopefully chase the snow away.  I used the Level Up technique from my Technique Junkies Newsletter, I really like the effect.  I used my Tim Holtz embossing folder, paper scraper tool and Frayed Burlap distressing ink.  The paper has some real pressed flowers in it.  I used a little Tattered Angels Wheatfields glimmer mist.  I colored the large pearls with my markers and the lovely Alexandria (Pale Yellow) lace is from Pizzazz Aplenty.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering the following challenge:

Chi Chi Memories - Sketch 
Party Time Tuesday - Anything goes 
Paper Romance - Anything Goes 
Little Claires - Anything goes
Do You Stack Up - Anything Goes
 Stamp Something challenge - Flowers

Wow! 1 day only sale!

Hey there, if you get a chance check out the 40% off Customer Appreciation Sale going on today at Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff. Save 40% on everything! Don’t wait though, this sale ends at Midnight Sunday night!

Happy UnBirthday

 You don't want to know how many times I tried to get this right, lol, but I think I finally did.  At least it's what I saw in my head (we all know my head is not quite right though).  The fabulous vintage Rabbit is from Inka at Altered Artifacts.  I have been dying to use him.  The beautiful bg paper Pocket Watch is from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Steampunk Stamps set.  The King and Queen of Hearts are from Jolee's by You.  The pocket watch charm is from Blue Moon Madame Delphine's collection jewelery pieces.  The teapot ribbon was from JoAnns clearance bin, unmarked.  I used Tim Holtz distress inks in broken china blue, scattered straw and dusty concord.   I used leftover stencils from my Penny Duncan cd.  I also used a Versamark pen to carefully color in the Rabbit and then embossed with clear embossing powder.  The first time I went out of the lines a little and the bright green BG paper came through on just some of the edges.  I also used Tattered Angels Iridescent Gold and since the Rabbit had been embossed in clear, I could just wipe away any ink or mist that fell on him.  I also used a Spellbinders Fancy tag.  
I made this to fall into 2 challenges at Gingersnap Creations.  
The Chestnut Theme - Kings and Queens 
and the Spicy Supply - Charms.  
and  Altered Artifacts - Flaunt Friday

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Fat little bunny's

I have an early start for Easter this year.  These cute little bunnys were a freebie from The Vintage Moth.  I used a lovely sketch from The Paper Players.   This looks really dimensional close up.  I cut the whole image once, then the bunnys and some of the flowers separately.  The tall bunny has a piece of foam pop up running the length of his body, I glued the edges only down so he looks like a puffy sticker.  I did not glue his ears down, I left them sticking out a bit.The white bunny has foam under his butt only, then I did the same gluing down the sides in that area only.  I left the head and front half of the body unglued which makes it look like he is hopping off the page.   The gorgeous ribbon with the pearls running through it are from Pizzaz Aplenty. 

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenge.

The Paper Players - Sketch

Cute chick

I made this Easter card from a sketch I found at Paper Works blog.  The cute little chic is from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Cute Easter set.  The pretty purple trim is from my friend Terry.  Other products used are Spellbinders Labels 11 and Tim Holtz distress ink, along with Stickles and DCWV paper.  Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see the awesome freebie she has for you today.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenge.

Paper Works blog - Sketch
Party Time Tuesdays  -  Anything Goes
I Did It Creations  -  Anything Goes 

Happy Birthday Meg

I made this card for my dear friend Meg who will be turning 39 again.    I used my favorite digital paper from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Uptown Houndstooth, I will never tire of this classic design.   The classic image is a freebie I found a long time ago from Art Freebies.  I used the sketch from Card Positioning Systems as my inspiration, I hope it's OK I added the sentiment.    
I'm not sure if you can see it, I have a border of black diamond Stickles running outside the houndstooth paper.  I never would have bought black Stickles  alone, it was part of an 8 piece set I bought before Christmas.  But now that I have it I love it.  I always do this, I photograph my card and then I see something is missing, of course it only shows up in the photo, never while it's on my desk, never before it's all glued down.  I realised I needed another layer, like I should have mounted a sheet of black cardstock underneath.  It's all glued down but I can add a line of black Stickles!  Many a card has been rescued from mediocrity with my black (magic
) diamond Stickles.  
Stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter on Friday for a wrap up of  this and all the design team's work. 

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenge:
Card Positioning Systems - Sketch
Dezinaworld - Tiny candles 
Card Makin Mama's - Birthday 
If the shoe fits scrap it - Birthdays  
Scrap Creations - Birthday 
Spoonful of Sugar - Birthday wishes

Pretty Poppie

For today's DT card I used the Poppy from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Fancy Flowers along with the Sweet Stitches Paper.  I used a technique from Technique Junkies newsletter called Level Up to add some dimension.  I also use some red Stickles to add some interest.  The lovely 5/8 red satin ribbon is from Pizzaz Aplenty.  I also used Spellbinders Labels 8 and Cuttlebug Mandarin Screen embossing folder. 

Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what she has made and to get the Thursday freebie.  Don't forget to check out the rest of the amazing design team, they really never cease to amaze me.  

Lindsay  
Margie Visnick
Tracey Allen
Leanne Garner
Tamara Bennett
Cindi Hooks
Micki Harper
Karin Martin
Jennifer Bliss
Rhonda Walker

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Anything Goes
Simply Create - Bold and Bright 
Alota Rubber Stamps - Use a Nestability
MyGrafico  -  Anything  Goes 

Happy Valentines Day

I hope you all are enjoying Valentines Day, I made my family special treats yesterday to celebrate.  I love this image of Deb and Rick from Scrolls Work stamps, it is so romantic.  So is the Irresistible Love sentiment stamp.  Stop by the Scrolls Work store and check out the New Full sheet stamp sets available at a 25% off discount.

I used a technique from Technique Junkies called layer up, it does not show that well in the photograph, but I raised up some pieces to give it more dimension. The background dp is Bold Black and White from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, the die cut is from Penny Duncan, cut on my Cricut with the SCAL software and decorated with pale pink flat back pearls.  I used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist on the heart doily.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering the following challenges:
Stamp Scrap and Doodle - love in the air
Dutch Dare- love in the air
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Valentines
Alota Rubber Stamps - Valentines
Card Makin Mommas - Valentines 
Stamp Something - something for my Valentine 
Scrap it with a song - Love will keep us together.

Sweet Valentine

 

I made this card for the CR84FN Challenge and for my card club card swap.  I loved working with these colors, it really inspired me to make this card.  I used a lot of Stampin Up products here.  The bird punch, The embossing folder and the butterflies are all Stampin Up.  The border and heart are Bird's blog SVG  free cut files I cut on my SCAL .  This is a 4.25 x 5.50 card not my usual 5 x 7 card.  I also used Tim Holtz Worn Lipstick and beautiful clear rhinestones.  I used a tip from my friend Enfys was to color my clear rhinestones with my alcohol ink marker.  

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

CR84FN Challenge - color inspiration

Papertake Weekly - have a heart

Creative Craft World - Love 

Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog - Love is All Around

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - In Love with Valentines 

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Let's See Some Love   

Card Makin Mommas - Valentines  

A Little Lovin

I made this sweet Valentine with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff A Little Lovin set, which I love because it was pre colored for me.  The SVG cut file is included in the set along with JPG, PNG, and EPS files.  I used the Shabby Houndstooth paper and the free Christmas label set.  I played with the labels in word and changed the color and the effect for the blue.  I followed the sketch at A Gem of a Challenge I really like this layout.  Please stop by Lindsay's creative blog The Frugal Crafter to see what inspiration Lindsay has made for us.  Stop by the rest of the design team blogs for more inspiration too.  

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  
Rhonda Walker 
Margie Visnick   
Tracey Allen  
Tamara Bennett    
Cindi Hooks 
Micki Harper  
 Karin Martin  

I am entering this into the following challenge:

A Gem of a Challenge - Sketch
Creative Craft World - Love 

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - In Love with Valentines
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Let's See Some Love 

Love is in the Air

 

Love is in the air and so is this Sweet Sale at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  I thought it was only fitting, since so many couples get engaged on Valentines Day to do a wedding themed card, that and it gave me another chance to use my 2 favorite sets.  I used Bold Black and White papers and changed the color to gray in Word.  I also used the new Posh n Trendy set.  These are all on sale until the 6th, so take advantage of the fabulous prices.  Need some more reasons to to shop, check out what the fabulous design team has made this week!  Don't forget to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter for this weeks freebie and more inspiration.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
 *  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  * 
I am entering the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Love is in the Air
Craft your Days Away - Love

Additional products used:
Spellbinders Shapeabilities Fancy Tags 
1 wired ribbon with silver trim
1 lace ribbon with rhinestones
1 sheer ribbon, 1 satin ribbon
crown JoAnns
Penny Duncan - flourishes
StampinUp Watercolor Wonder crayons

Queen Ellaire

 

I made this card with Scrolls Work #4077 Queen Ellaire for the Gothic Arches challenge calling for the use of a Queen.  The card measures 4.5 x 6.25, the Gothic Arch was a free image from Just Something I Made, it is called JSIM Crest Monogram Frames 8.  I love the stained glass look it has.   It is hard to see in the photo's but there are 3 tiny 2mm cranberry rhinestones in her crown and on her dress.  I also put a few 2 &3mm jewels in her treasure box.  The rhinestones were some of the free items Judy of Pizzazz Aplenty sent with my order.  I must admit, I never would have bought stones that tiny, but now that I've used them like this I know I will want more!  The glittered flourish was cut on my Cricut with the SCAL software from Penny Duncan's SVG Cut file collection.  The treasure box is a jewelery finding from Blue Moon Madame Delphine's collection jewelery pieces.  And I almost forgot, I used gold Stickles for the crown and scepter.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenge:  

Gothic Arches -  Queen