{ A tall order - Caardvarks challenge }

The Challenge:

Create a *new* TALL card! Have your entry linked to Caardvarks via Mr. Linky by Midnight, October 30th, PST. The sponsor is Nikki Sivils and you can see the prize here.

My card is 3.5 x 7 inches...perfect size since it fits in a business size envelope. I used scraps of paper from other projects, October Afternoon and Sassafras Lass. The beautiful ribbon is from May Arts and the little brad I picked up at Michael's (I think), it's by The Paper Studio. I used Papertrey Ink stamps to create the stamped background.

My term with Caardvarks is coming to an end and this is my last challenge. I hope you continue to visit Caardvarks for their challenges and inspiration.

{ My Scrapbook Nook October kit, Take a bow - Caardvarks challenge }

Oh, boy, Wednesday just sneaked up on me. It is chilly outside, fall is finally here, I think.

Here are some cards I created with the beautiful October kit from My Scrapbook Nook. I made the flower by layering two different, hand cut, circles and then I cut slits in the circles. I used a brad for the center and I inked the flower edges.

I really like the colors of this kit. The little journaling note (with the birds) is from Making Memories vintage findings package.

I have two more layouts and a card that I will share later in the week.

The new challenge is up at Caardvarks.

Create a ***NEW*** card using ribbon in a wonderful way! We all have ribbon, so this challenge should be easy!

Have it linked to Caardvarks via Mr. Linky by October 17th @ Midnight PST. Please post a direct link to your blog post or gallery.

Check out Caardvarks blog for more inspiration and the prize details (lots of May Arts ribbon).

You can view the rest of our Crew's May Arts ribbon cards by visiting our: CAARDVARKS MAY ARTS FLICKR GALLERY

Here are my cards using May Arts ribbon.

I have some fun news to share! I was asked to join the talented design team at The Cutting Cafe!!! I can't wait to get started.

{ Happy World Card Making Day !!! }

Happy World Card Making Day!! I hope your day is filled with creative endeavours. Check out Paper Crafts blog tour for World Card Making Day celebrations.

I created these cards especially for today. I used CupCards {to go} card kits: July - Sweet Treats and May - Painted Lady. The kits are designed to have enough supplies for 10 cards, but they are packed full with goodies for way more than that. Stay up to date about Sonda and the kits by signing up to the newsletter. I painted some beautiful Golden Wheat Shimmerz on the flower.

Make sure to put Caardvarks on your list of places to visit on World Card Making Day! We'll be featuring several card makers from around the world and having a major giveaway! The celebration begins on October 3rd, 8am PST at Caardvarks!

I wanted to share a photo from our pumpkin patch visit. Alex was not as cooperative as he was last year. Today, he was all over the place.

Have a great weekend.

{ My Scrapbook Nook October kit, World Card Making Day }

Here is the new October kit at My Scrapbook Nook. It's ready to ship now! Graphic 45, Prima, Jenni Bowlin, Making Memories, buttons, ribbon...so pretty. It arrived yesterday and I am working on projects to share soon.
World Card Making Day is Saturday, October 3. What are your plans? I plan on making some cards with my CupCards {to go} kits. Sonda fills the kits to the max and I have so much left over. Make sure you are signed up for email updates, Sonda will let you know when she is able to return to her kit. In the mean time, please visit her blog, A Dream For Baylee, for updates about Baylee. I will leave you with my last card for Caardvarks Sketchfest. What a fun week filled with sketches and awesome creations.
A fun day filled at Caardvaks for World Card Making Day!

{ Top 10, Sketchfest 2009 }

I just realized that I didn't share my Project 365 photos. I will do that tomorrow along with my flower tutorial prize winner. You still have time to leave a comment.

I made this layout the other night. I wanted to document our favorite Summer songs. We listen to our favorite station during the day, 106.1 Kiss FM. We dance and sing and we both get excited when one of our favorite songs comes on.

I pained the busy, My Mind's Eye, background paper with blue paint so that I have something solid for my photo. The photo of us, taken by me, this summer playing outside. We did have a little radio outside, for a while, until it fell on the ground. It didn't work after that.

The strips of paper were in my "scrap jar", I love going through and seeing what I can use. The paper is American Crafts and October Afternoon. The stamps are by Sassafras Lass.

I sprayed the background with Tuscan Sun Shimmerz Spritz.

The butterfly I painted with yellow paint and then dabbed Golden Wheat Shimmerz over the top (with a sponge). The colors are so pretty and sparkly. I need one in all the colors. Here is a close up of our favorite songs.

Are you playing along this week? Here is my card for Thursday. All the details and the sketches can be found on Caardvarks blog.

Have a great evening. I am excited that new Grey's Anatomy starts tonight!

{ Sketchfest 2009 continues }

Happy Wednesday. The Sketchfest 2009 is still going on at Caardvarks. Make sure you check daily for a new sketch.

Here are my cards for Monday and Tuesday. Here is the completed flower from the flower tutorial. You still have time for the blog candy. I will pick a winner at the end of the week. ***Don't forget the Shimmerz blog all this week for awesome inspiration and project ideas.

{ Sketchfest 2009 }

It works like this...everyday, now through Saturday there will be a new sketch at Caardvarks to play along with. You have from 12:01 am that day until 7 am the next day link up to Mr. Linky. In other words you have until 7 am Monday to finish this first sketch. Several winners will be chosen at random to receive kits from Studio Calico!!! Here is my card created with the sketch. Everything came form the kit except the ribbon and I sprayed the entire card with Tuscan Sun Shimmerz Spritz.

***Don't forget my flower tutorial and the blog candy.

***Extra post alert to my subscribers! Since we are doing a daily sketch at Caardvarks I might post daily. I hope you love it!

{ In The Studio Blog Hop - Day 3 }

You made it! Day #3 - In The Studio Blog Hop with Caardvarks and GCD Studios! So what do you need to do? Well, check out all these great blogs in the order below and make sure you check out Caardvarks for the great prizes and further blog hop instructions.

Here are my creations:

Ashley

Lucy

Heidi

Michelle

Jolene

Daniela <------- YOU ARE HERE

GCD Studios Blog

{ In The Studio Blog Hop - September 16 }

Welcome to Day #2:

Here's today's blog hop order:

Kryssi

Nathalia

Jenn B.

Pamela

Stef

Carrie

GCD Studios' Blog

Caardvarks

{ In The Studio Blog Hop - September 15 }

Today is day #1...here is the list of participants. My day and creations are on the 17th.

Caardvarks

Jenyfur

Lauren

Mel

Lori

Tanis

Adela

GCD Studios Blog

{ Caardvarks: MyStamp Box }

MyStampBOX is the sponsor for our next challenge.

Create a **NEW** card which incorporates the colors of our sponsor's logo - black, white, and hot pink! Have your card linked to us via Mr. Linky at Caardvarks by August 31st at Midnight. You can see the awesome prize and all the DT creations on the Caardvarks blog.

For my card I used black cardstock that I stamped and embossed with white embossing powder. The stamp is Cover-a-card Large (CC007) from Impression Obsession. The Mega Mount to use with the large stamps will be available September 1. I added American Crafts paper and scalloped the bottom edge with EK Success Embossed Curve punch, it is one of my favorite punches now. The journaling card is from Me and My Big Ideas, Maya Road rub-on birds, PTI sentiment stamp, and Prima flowers.

Some of you had asked to see all the cards in the set that I made in my birthday gift post. The stamp set is from Michaels by Hampton Art called Block w/ Words & Icons. There are six stamps, and the one I did not use has a cupcake on it and it says "sweet". I have a photo, but did not get a chance to edit.

All the images are colored with Prismacolor pencils. I used a hole punch to punch in the "postage stamp" image. Let me know if you have any other questions.

{ Core'dinations Caard Hop Day 3 }

Welcome to Caardvarks, first ever, Blog Hop! Partner: Core'dinations. You made it, I am your last stop. You know the rules.
I made the card with Whitewash cardstock. It is embossed, sanded, and dusted with my Dust Budy. The white and violet cardstock are from Super Assortments collection. I used my EK Sucess scalloped border puch for the white scallops layered over the violet cardstock with a torn edge. I added newsprint patterned paper to the card and flower. The flower is layered with white tissue paper, newsprint pattern paper, and violet Core'dinations cardstock. I sprayed Glimmer Mist on the flower and the white cardstock.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed our Caard Blog Hop!

{ Core'dinations Caard Hop Day 2 }

Welcome to Caardvarks, first ever, Blog Hop! Partner: Core'dinations. You made it, I am your last stop. You know the rules. I made the card with Whitewash cardstock. It is embossed, sanded and dusted with my Dust Budy. It picks up all the dust and makes the core colors pop. I added red patterned paper to bring out the red in the Whitewash core.

***ETA: the little bird is Maya Road rub-on.

Make sure you come back tomorrow for more Caard Blog Hopping.

{ Core'dinations Caard Hop Day 1 }

Welcome to Caardvarks, first ever, Blog Hop! Partner: Core'dinations. You made it, I am your last stop. You know the rules.

My card base is Black Magic cardstock. It is embossed, sanded and dusted with my Dust Budy. I found it recently at a stamp show and I love it. It picks up all the dust and makes the core colors pop. The flowers are die cut from Whitewash cardstock and embossed. For the die cut tag, I just flipped the Whitewash cardstock to the color side to stamp my sentiment.

Make sure you come back tomorrow for more Caard Blog Hopping.

{Caardvarks and Hero Arts }

Our sponsor at Caardvarks this week:

Three new Winter stamp releases that we got to play with:

PRIZE: Assortment of *new* Hero Arts Stamps.

CHALLENGE: Create a winter themed item, which includes holiday items.

DEADLINE: Entries must be linked via Mr. Linky by August 15th at Midnight, PST. For even more amazing wintry creations please visit our Caardvarks/Hero Arts Flickr Gallery! Stop by Caardvarks for complete challenge/prize details.

Here are my creations: