Squigglefly Challenge #78

Happy Monday everyone!  It's time for another (and our final) challenge from Squigglefly for my term as a design team member.  This week's challenge is a theme:

LET IT SNOW!!!

Here is my card:

Isn't this snowman just too cute??!!  It is from Brian Lock, a new Squigglefly designer.  Stop by and grab it to make for your holiday cards.

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Snowman Lights, Papertrey Ink - Background Basics: Christmas, Papertrey Ink - 2010 Holiday Tags
Paper: PTI White, Gina K Luxury White, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Papertrey Ink - Enchanted Evening, Copics
Accessories: SU 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Circle Nestabilities (Classic), Cuttlebug

Squigglefly Challenge #76

Happy Monday everyone!  The challenge this week over at Squigglefly is Thank You / Give Thanks.

Here is my card:

I thought that this little turkey was just perfect for giving thanks at Thanksgiving.  I stamped out the background using Papertry Ink's Background Basics: Botanicals and Daily Designs.

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Thanksgiving Turkey: Gobble, Gobble, Gobble, Papertrey Ink - Background Basics: Botanicals, Papertrey Ink - Daily Designs
Paper: PTI Kraft, GP White, More Mustard, Really Rust
Ink: PTI Burnt Umber, PTI Vintage Cream
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Circle Nestabilities (Classic & Scalloped)

Squigglefly Challenge #74

This week's challenge over at Squigglefly is Music to Your Ears!

Here's my card:

I thought this moose was absolutely adorable!  I am using this card to send as a Thank You card to my husband's counsin since we now own their black lab, Simba.  I will be posting pictures soon along with his story!!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Moose-ical Genius, My Favorite Things - Essential Sentiments
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Basic Black, Bo Bunny DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil

Squigglefly Challenge #72

Today's challenge over at Squigglefly is to make a Halloween or fall card.  Here is mine:

I thought that these stacked pumpkins were adorable.  I also colored the entire background for the first time to add some dimension to the colored image.  I really like the way it came out.

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Stacked Pumpkins, Papertrey Ink - Fillable Frame #7
Paper: PTI White, Gina K Luxury White, Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Unknown DP
Ink: Always Artichoke, Archival Jet Black, Copics
Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Fillable Frame #7 Die, Leaf Brads

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On a non-craft related note, today is my dog Rusty's 5th birthday! I cannot believe that I have already had him for 5 years! Every year for his birthday, I make a batch of yellow cupcakes and leave 2 unfrosted for him. I know, he is spoiled rotten!!!

Happy Birthday Rusty!!!!

Squigglefly Challenge #70

This week's challenge over at Squigglefly is to make a card for a Celebration.  Since I make tons of birthday cards, I thought I would use that celebration.

Sorry for the incomplete post, I post the card and then I add the wording later on when I am slow at work.  I obviously missed this scheduled post!  Oops!!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - I Chews You, Papertrey Ink - Birthday Bash Sentiments
Paper: PTI White, Gina K Luxury White, Basic Black, Unknown Bo Bunny DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Copics
Accessories: None

Squigglefly Challenge #68

Happy Monday everyone!  This week is challenge #68 at Squigglefly.  It is to use your favorite embellishment.  Here is mine:

I just love using ribbon!  I would say that my favorite place to purchase ribbon is from Papertrey Ink.  I love how it coordinates with their ink and paper!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Fancy Flowers
Paper: PTI White, Gina K Luxury White, PTI Raspberry Fizz, Bo Bunny DP
Ink: PTI Tea Dyeing Duo, Copics
Accessories: PTI Swiss Dot Ribbon - Rapsberry Fizz

Squigglefly Challenge #66

It's Monday!  Man, I do not like Mondays!  But having the Squigglefly challenge helps to make it "bear"able.

For challenge #66, it is to use your favorite Squigglefly image.  Well that is nearly impossible for me since there are so many great images.  So I picked an image from my favorite line of images, Shy Bear.  Here it is:

Shy Bears are so fun to color and to send as cards!  How can you not smile looking at this card??!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Shy Bear Snail Mail Bear, Papertrey Ink - Mailbox Greetings (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, Basic Black, Bo Bunny DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Cat's Eye Chalk - Lipstick Red
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Brads, SU Mat Pack

Squigglefly Challenge #64

This week's challenge over at Squigglefly is to create a manly/masculine birthday card.  Here is mine:

Well it may not be masculine enough for a man, but any young boy would love it!  LOL!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Shy Bear: Birthday Bear, Papertrey Ink - Masculine Motifs (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, GP White, Tempting Turquoise, SU Rainbow Sherbert DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil

Hooray ...

... School's starting soon!  Well at least all the stay at home moms they are saying this!  LOL!

I am sending this to my friend Heather.  I know that she is totally feeling this card!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Ready to Catch the Bus, Papertrey Ink - Fillable Frames #3 (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, GP White, YoYo Yellow, Basic Black
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Cat's Eye Chalk - Sunflower
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cuttlebug, Label Four Nestabilities, Brads, PTI Impression Plate - Sunshine

Squigglefly Challenge #62

Happy Monday!  It is time for Squigglefly's challenge #62.  It is to use "hot colors" such as red, yellow and orange.  Here is what I created:

I just love this fat cat, he reminds me of Garfield!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Kuruku Loo, Papertrey Ink - Flutterby Friend (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Real Red, YoYo Yellow
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Cat's Eye Chalk - Sunflower
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cuttlebug, PTI Impression Plate - Sunshine, SU 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Tangerine Tango

Squigglefly Challenge #60

Happy Monday to everyone!  It is time for Squigglefly Challenge #60.  It is to use ribbon!  This is one super easy challenge for me!  Here's my creation:

I decided to pierce holes outlining the nestability cut image instead of matting it for a change.  I like how it looks!  Inside it reads: "Women are like teabags, you don't know how strong they are until they get into hot water!"  I think this card deserves a trip to Alabama to live with my friend Mary!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Women Are Like Teabags
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Elegant Eggplant, Unknown DP
Ink: Cat's Eye Chalk - Pink Pastel
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cuttlebug, Label Eight Nestabilities, Piercer, SU 1/2" Grosgrain Ribbon - Regal Rose

Squigglefly Challenge #58

It is time for another Squigglefly challenge.  This week is challenge #58 and the theme is "beautiful blooms."  Here is my interpretation of it:

This is a beautiful flower set and for only $2, it is a wonderful addition to your digital stamp collection.

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Fancy Flowers, Papertrey Ink - Vintage Labels, Stampin' Up - Best Yet
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, GP White, Basic Black, SU Lovely Lilac DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Lovely Lilac
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cuttlebug, Label One Nestabilities, Adhesive Rhinestones

Congratulations Bob!

Wednesday was an important day for my boss.  He became a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and has lost over 70 pounds since April 2009!  Way to go!  He looks great too!

I wanted to let him know what an inpsiration he has been to me in my weight loss journey.  Hopefully someday (soon) I will be back to my ideal weight and I can stop paying for Weight Watchers meetings too!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Shy Bear - Weighty Matters, Stampin' Up - Congrats (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Basic Black, Bashful Blue DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Cat's Eye Chalk - Surf
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cuttlebug, Deckled Rectangle Nestabilities

Squigglefly Challenge #56

Wow, today is my first challenge with Squigglefly.  This one is super easy!  It is to use any Squigglefly image to create anything.  Here's what I did:

I thought that she was adorable and the sentiment was made for it!  Once again, I used flowers that I cut on my Cricut using a digital cutting file form Darcy's Designs (the link is below).  I made tons of my own flowers from scraps and I love them!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Don't Be Scared, Papertrey Ink - Flutterby Friend (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Real Red, Basic Black, Unknown DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Cat's Eye Chalk - Lipstick Red
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cuttlebug, Deckled Rectangle Nestabilities, Cricut, Darcy's Designs - Bitty Blooms, Brad

I've Been Keeping a Secret!

Yes, I have been keeping a secret from my blog followers.  I have been asked to be on the Design Team for Squigglefly for July to December 2010!

I am very excited!  There are some wonderful artists there and a large DT to show them off.

Are you familar with Squigglefly's digital images?  Check them out here!  They have a great rewards program, here are the details:

The rewards program is a simple thing you sign up for and it tracks how much you spend at Squigglefly. For every $15.00 you spend you can pick a free image - there are no restrictions on the free image you choose either - you can even pick sets! You can let your points build up until you're ready to use them. Also, if you join the rewards program in the middle of the month and you've already bought images during the month - just write Squigglefly and let them know and they will credit what you spent in the same month toward your rewards!  Another little thing you might not know - if your computer crashes and you haven't backed up your images - contact Squigglefly and they will look up your purchases and send your download links to you again!

Also, Squigglefly has created a group over on Paper Craft Planet as well as a Challenge Blog.  Stop on by and join us!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Button Flower 3
Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Lovely Lilac, Certainly Celery, SU DP
Ink: Cat's Eye Chalk - Wisteria
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cuttlebug, Label Four Nestabilities, Button

Hi Ya!

Doesn't this image just make you laugh out loud!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Gardener, Papertrey Ink - Say It With Style
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Chocolate Chip, Creative Memories Cherish DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Copics
Accessories: None

I'm Here for You

I had to buy this digital image as soon as I saw it! This cat cracks me up! He reminded me of Garfield too! I love the look of orange and black.


Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Fat Cat, Papertrek Ink - Vintage Picnic Sentiments
Paper: PTI White, Basic Black, Summer Picnic DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Copics
Accessories: PTI Twill Ribbon - Pure Black

I Love You!

I recently discovered Squigglefly as another source for my digital stamps. It is a good thing because Crissy Armstrong designs for them. She designs for High Hopes Stamps, doesn't it look like her style?


Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Rabbits, JustRite Stampers - Sonnet Stamper Sentiment (Discontinued)
Paper: PTI White, Basic Black, Pixie Pink, SU DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Pixie Pink, Copics
Accessories: SU 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Cuttlebug, Circle Nestabilities (Classic)