Father's Day Altered Gift Bag and Tag

Even though I feel like it should be Friday this week has just flown by! It's always that way at this time in the school year. End of year class trips, last minute concerts and exams looming near, makes for out of the ordinary days that seem to pass as a blur for this school custodian. I'll be glad when all the busyness slows down during summer holidays.

 Over at Meljen's Designs they want to see your projects for Dad (or maybe that special guy in your life). Check out the great projects their DTs came up with right here, http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2012/06/challenge-114-dad.html . 

For my project I chose to do an altered gift bag and tag. The sweet image is one of Melissa's, in fact I think it was a freebie. Check out her site, I'm sure you will find it there, who knows it might even still be free!

The DPs are by Simple Stories, "Generations". (kinda fitting for Father's Day). I tried adding some nice stitching to the tag but it went kinda "haywire", so I changed it into "messy" stitching and distressed all the edges of the tag to make it look like I planned it that way! What can I say...I was in a rush and didn't want to throw it away and start all over again. I think it added to the masculine look of this project as well.

Well, that's it for today. Hope you'll make a project for the Meljen's challenge...I'll be checking them out to see what you came up with and getting some great inspiration I'm sure.

(ps) I just stumbled upon this awesome blog that is offering somw wonderful candy - make sure you check it out!

http://erinblegen.blogspot.ca/2012/06/welcome-to-my-housewarming-party.html

hugs,

Nancy

Challenges:

Sentimental Sundays - "Father's Day"

Simply Create Too - "Father's Day"

Phindy's Place - "Father's Day"

Delightful Challenges - "For The Boys"

Simon Says - "Father's Day"

Have A Sweet Birthday

Good Morning! Hope you are all well and looking forward to a wonderful week.

Monday means a new challenge over at Kaboodle Doodles and this week we are giving you the "Sketch" to work with. Here it is:

Our sponsor this week is Digital Delights and they are offering you a $5 voucher to their store. How fun is that!

For my card I used their cute image "Birthday Pippin". My papers are all from my leftover scrapbox. I added some real stitching  to give my card a bit of detail. The sentiment is a free digital image that I printed in a larger size than normal.

On Saturday I had my draw for my Blog Candy and the winner is:

# 9 - Susan Flynn. CONGRATULATIONS

(Susan & I have already been in contact so her prize will soon be on it's way.)

Thanks for stopping by & for all your sweet comments.

hugs,

Nancy

Challenges:

Willow Sketchie - Animal Antics

Strawbeary Fairy Card

Good Friday morning to you. Hope you're looking forward to a wonderful weekend. Today I have for you my second project as Meljen's Designs June Guest Designer. Since I hope to be making strawberry jam this week, (some of which will be given as gifts), I decided I needed to make up some cards and thought that Melissa's sweet image "Strawbeary Fairy" would work perfectly. I gave this card a distressed look by using a distressing tool & inking all the edges. I think the real stitching, buttons, jute cord & frayed muslin tag add to the distressed look. Brads are MME, I think. I bought the flower layers at Michael's. After colouring the image with Copic markers I added a bit of glitter to the swirls. 

I hope you will take a minute & check out the cute images offered at Meljen's Designs, you can find them here: http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/

and remember tomorrow I will be  picking a winner of my blog candy. You can still enter here:

http://colouringwithinthelines.blogspot.ca/2012/06/exciting-news-card-some-blog-candy.html

hugs,

Nancy

Challenges :

Party Time Tuesday - Sparkle/Shine (gems & glitter glue)

Celebrate The Occasion - Thinking of You with Flowers

Willow Sketchie - Animal Antics

Simon Says - Gems and/or Crowns

Oldie But A Goodie - Anything Goes ( DP & buttons at least 6 months old)

Cheery Cherry Card

Today's card features a sweet "Cherry " image by Meljen's Designs.  I used a large Spellbinder die in my Grand Caliber to cut the card base plus the DP, (Crate Paper; Farmhouse), & it's matting. I also used a scalloped circle die to cut the doilies in the top corner. Applied a bit of folder embossing & distress ink to the smallest circle also. A few pearls, a pretty tag & a simple knotted piece od ribbon to finish it off. I think this will be the perfect card to go with a jar of homemade Cherry Preserves.

Thanks for stopping by. Remember my blog candy here:

http://colouringwithinthelines.blogspot.ca/2012/06/exciting-news-card-some-blog-candy.html

hugs,

Nancy

Challenges:

Meljen's Designs - "Use Pearls"

One Crazy Stamper - "Sketch"

Father's Day Card

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Our's was busy but fun. Visited with my daughter's in-laws on Saturday and Church picnic on Sunday.

Today I have my Kaboodle Doodles' DT card to share with you. Our theme this week is "All Manly Man" and our sponsor is the Stamping Boutique, who is offering 3 of their digital images as this week's prize.

For my card I used this Golfer digital image by Mo Manning. I used Copic markers to colour with. The DPs are all from my scrapbox. The 2 sided cardstock is by Tim Holtz and I used both sides ( one side as my card base & the other for matting). Since this is a "Guy Card" I kept the embellishments down to 2 brads.

I sure do hope you will create a "Guy Card" and join in on the fun at Kaboodle Doodles. Oh yeah, don't forget about my BLOG CANDY. You can enter right here:

http://colouringwithinthelines.blogspot.ca/2012/06/exciting-news-card-some-blog-candy.html

hugs,

Nancy

Challenges:

Mo's Digital Pencil Too - "Weather Related"

Sugar Creek Hollow - "Father's Day"

Willow Sketchie Challenge - "Sketch"

Oldie but A Goodie - "Anything" (background paper at least 6 months old)

Simon Says Stamp - "Anything"

Joyful stamper - "Anything"

Party Time Tuesdays - "Anything"

Sentimental Sundays - "Show Me Your Spots"

Exciting News, A Card & Some Blog Candy!

OUT FOR PUBLISHING

I am so excited! For the month of June, I have been asked to be the "Guest Designer" at Meljen's Designs ( http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/ ). I'm still pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming. I love Melissa's adorable images and I feel so blessed to have been given this opportunity. I hope my projects do justice to her sweet images.

To the Meljen Team, "Thank you" so much for this honour.

For my first project I decided to make a birthday card using Melissa's digital image "Birthday Cup Mouse". You can find him in her store right  here: http://shop.meljensdesigns.com/Mice_c4.htm?page=3

I used Copic markers and a gel pen to colour and decorate the image. My DP's are from my leftover scrapbox.  I added several small gemstones,(that I've had in my stash forever), a handcut banner and a free digital sentiment to complete the design of this card. I hope you like it...I'm actually quite pleased with how it turned out.

So, to celebrate being Meljen's June "Guest Designer" I've decided to give away a little "Blog Candy". How about a $6.00  Meljen's Design's "Gift Certificate " to  purchase 2 images of your choice? All you have to do is leave a comment (plus your email so that I can contact you if you are the winner). I'd love for you to become a "Follower" of my blog, but I won't make it manditory. Only one comment per person. Then, on June 9th, I'll pick a winner.

Thanks so much for stopping by and joining with me in celebration.

hugs, nancy

Robbie the Robot Card

Since I have two grandsons who are always asking me to make a Robot,  I knew the minute I saw this adorable Robot image by Meljen's Designs  I had to get it.  Very easy to colour and the boys just love him. For this card I attached the Robot with an Adhesive Spring by "Close To My Heart", so that he jiggles when you touch the card. Lots of fun! The DP's are from my stash. Added a lot of silver glitter with a glitter pen but I'm afraid it doesn't show up that well in the photo. Here is a close up of the spring attachment.

Haven't added a sentiment yet, not sure if it will be  a Birthday or JK Graduation card.

hugs & blessings,

Nancy

Challenges:

Meljen's Designs - "Glitter, Shimmer, Shine"