Just a Reminder for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604

 Hello Friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #604 is a THEME CHALLENGE-COOL CATS.

Once again, I only used the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604 badge as my inspirations. I chose not to use the pink and purple.

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I used an MFT Stamps once again for my cats. I used stamps and stencils for the background behind the cats.

The blue strips were created using a stencil. I decided to stitch on both sides of the white panel. Are they even? No but that was on purpose!!!

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #599

 Hey Friends!

There is a new challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges!!! Challenge #599 is a COLOR Challenge. It is to create a project using the COLORS of PINK and PURPLE.

This card is very much like the card I did last week EXCEPT I made my background purple.

Below is the challenge badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #599:

Once again I used Spellbinders Die of the Month Club dies to create my card. I LOVE how this came out!!

Once again I used a combination of pattern paper, cardstock and handmade papers to create my florals and the boots.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #599, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

Just a Reminder for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #596-FOR THE GUYS

Hey friends!!

I am just popping in with a reminder that there is still time to play over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. Challenge #596 is a THEME challenge-FOR THE GUYS!!!

I decided to use some new products I ordered from The Greetery on my card. I just HAD TO HAVE that birthday stencil!!! Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for CIC596:

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I started off my card by making the background that is covered up by the white panel. I used Vintage Photo Distress Ink and a Prima Marketing background stamp to create a piece of pattern paper. When I first started I was not sure I was going to cover it up or I would probably have not put the effort in to making it!!

I then adhered the stenciled panel on top of the background. To finish it off, I used some white gems. Easy peasy!!

I LOVE how it came out and think I will have to make a few more for my stash!!!

Want to join us for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #596? Hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me today. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS week!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #593-Pink, Orange, and Poppy

Hello Friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #593 is a COLOR challenge. Create a project using the colors PINK, ORANGE and POPPY.

Below is the Challenge Badge for CIC593.

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For my card, I used the Friendship Leafy Cluster stamps, dies and stencils from Simon Says Stamp!

This card was SO EASY to put together!!! I love using stencils to color this type of stamped image in.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #593, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A Couple of Cards

Hey Friends!! 

Just popping in with a couple of cards for some challenges!!! I have not been crafting as much as I would have liked as I have been sick.

These two cards I created are very similar. My image is the Tiny Townie Wonderland Playing Card Guard from Stamping Bella. When I saw this image, I HAD to have it. I only got one but want the rest of the set but I am trying not to buy anything new!!

My first card was inspired by the Color Hues Challenge and Freshly Made Sketches #622.

I had a fun time creating the background with a combination of red and pink Distress Sprays.

I colored in my image using Copic Markers. The die cut hearts are from a Mama Elephant die.

My next card I used the Inspired By Challenge IB275. I used the pink and red colors, as well as the sprinkles on the whip cream. 

I splattered pink Oxide Spray and did some hearts with a stencil on background. For some reason, the sprinkles just inspired this.

The sentiment is from the "So Very Lovely" Reverse Confetti sentiment set. I loved this company and miss it!!

Well that is all from me. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

Just a Reminder for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #586

 Hey Friends!!

Just popping in with a card for this round of Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #586. CIC586 is a THEME challenge. Create a project inspired by FAIRY TALES.

Once again, this was a tough challenge for me. Instead of using images of dragons, princesses or castles on my card, I decided to use an APPLE!

The challenge badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #586 is below:

I used an old Spellbinders die to create the apple on my card. The Apple was inspired by Snow White's apple that she ate in the Fairy Tale Snow White.

The hearts stencil I used is from Scrapbook.com. I did a bit of distress on the edges. The flowers are from Spellbinders Paper Arts.

I printed out the sentiment on the computer since I didn't have one. All in all, I love how this came out.

Want to join us over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges this round? Head on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information!!

That is all from me. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is still time to play this week at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #574

Hey Friends!!

Just popping in to say that there is still time to play with us at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #574!! It is a color challenge this time around.

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #574 is all about using the colors LIME, TEAL and WHITE on a card.

Once again I used the Spellbinders Sealed Bouquet Dies to create my card. The stencil was from my stash.

The sentiment is from The Greetery. I am trying to get out things that I rarely use and I have had this sentiment set for ages.

To play along and see details about CIC574, hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by!! Have a GREAT Monday!!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #566-Sunflowers

Hey friends!!! I hope this post finds you well!!!

There is a NEW challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge this week. It is all about SUNFLOWERS!!! 

I created my card with an image from My Favorite Things. I used scraps from my pile and a sentiment from Kat Scrappiness.

Below is the badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #566.

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I used Copic Markers to color in the PI girl. The background is a stencil.

Want to play with us this week? Hop on over to Cupcake Inspirations Challenge to join us for the challenge. I cannot wait to see what you make.

Well that is all from me today. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS Monday!!

Nora

Time for a New Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges

Hello friends!! 

Today I am popping in with a card that I created for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #563. It is a color challenge for the next two weeks. Create a project with the colors sky blue, pink and red. 

I decided to create a fun birthday card for this week. 

I am going to admit that my sky blue on this card is a bit dark. I could not get it to stencil lightly!!!

For my stamps, I used the My Favorite Things "Birthday Chicks" stamps and dies (retired).

Below is the badge for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #563.

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Looking at the badge, I probably should have used flowers. However, I was in the mood for "fun" and these stamps were what called to me.

I hope you come over and join us at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A New Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge

Hi Friends!! Happy Monday!! Today I am popping in with a card I created for the new two week Cupcake Challenge Inspirations Blog. This week's challenge is a color challenge.

Challenge #554 is all about using hot pink, black and white on a card. 

For my card, I combined Spellbinders Color Block Mini Drop dies and a Simon Says Stamp! stencil for my card. It was so much fun to create!! 

The sentiment is the Layered Mix and Match Sentiments from the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Club. 

Well, that is all from me today. Please join us at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges for this color challenge. I cannot wait to see what you created!!!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A New Release at the Kat Scrappiness Shop!!!

Hello friends!! 

There is another new release at the Kat Scrappiness Shop. The NEW Perk Up products are all about COFFEE!!! Just a reminder that links in this blog post are Affiliate Links that are used at no extra cost to you.

For my first card, I created a with a handmade background using stamps from the Kat Scrappiness Perk Up stamp set and Coffee Splatter 6x6 Stencil.

I added strips of pattern paper over the background that are from the new Perk Up 6x8 paper pad. I then stamped the coffee pot using the Perk Up stamp set and die cut the pot with the Perk Up Coordinating Dies.

I stamped the sentiment and die cut it out using a circle die. I finished off the card by adhering some brown pearls from the Coffee Pearl Mix.

For my second card I kind of went off the rails. I used the new Kat Scrappiness Cuppa Love Shaker Dies to create TEA CUPS!!!!

Tea reminds me of my mother as she was a tea toller.  She and her mother had collections of tea cups and I loved just looking at them when I was younger. I have a collection too but they are all in a box!!! I decided to find some photos of real tea cups on Pinterest to use as my models.

The background was created using the Falling Hearts Stencil, gold watercolor and pink dye ink. The blue tea cup was created using Copic Markers and gold watercolor. I used the new Mason Jar Shaker Card Dies for my strawberries, the heart is from the Rise and Shine Coffee Background Dies and the sentiment is from last weeks release of the Simple Sentiments Stamp and Die Set.

I LOVE how this card came out and it was TONS OF FUN to create!!!

In honor of the new Perk Up release, there is a Kat Scrappiness Shop Instagram Hop!!! Click on THIS LINK to participate!!!

Also, today is World Cardmaking Day!!! There is a sale and challenges. The banner above has all the details!!!

Well that is all from me today!! I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by!!! Have a FABULOUS Saturday!!

Nora