Sliekjes's Cards Challenge

 Hello all! It's time for a new challenge at Sliekje's Cards Challenge Blog. The theme for the month of June is Cats. I have used papers from Sherry K. Designs, hand-stitching and crochet flowers from Pizzazz Aplenty. Please stop by the main challenge blog to check out the creations from the rest of the design team.

 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - #113 Animal Friends

Crazy Challenge - 2E – Pets

KB Cute Monday - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Always anything goes

Stamps R Us - 2W, 2E – Pets

Card Cupids - Ribbon and/or Fibres

2 Sisters - #41 Anything Goes

One Stop Craft - #133 Buttons & Bows

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Stitching.

Blog Candy Winners!

Here we go...

Candy 1 goes to Grandma's Pearl
Candy 2 goes to Grace N.
Candy 3 goes to Lovely Linda

Congratulations ladies! Please contact me by June 4th at kurlygirl@gmail.com.

Thanks everyone for playing along and celebrating with me!

Time for a Little Celebration with some Blog Candy!

NOTE: This candy is now closed. You can find the winners at this post.

If you didn't notice from my sidebar, I love blog candy! So, in order to share the love and to celebrate my new Design Team spot with Shelly's Images and my upcoming birthday on May 17th, I'm offering 3 candies of my own. Thanks to those of you who are already followers! This new blogger really appreciates your company around here. :)

UPDATE: I've just been invited to another design team! I will begin with Sliekjes Cards Challenge in the month of June. Thanks so much for the invite Saskia. I'm looking forward to working with the team. Because of this, I will be extending the deadline for this Candy to May 31, 2011!

I've added a digi pack for Candy 3. When I very first started, I really followed Bugaboo and Meljen's closely.  When I finally got my markers, each of these companies offered freebies and digis that were easy to color. Then, I discovered Shelly's Images. She has more realistic images that are easy to color because she adds some of the shading marks for you. Plus, Shelly is just such a lovely person. She is a true encourager.

I've recently come across Sassy Cheryl's who has some really cute stuff. Also a huge thanks goes out to Judy Bennett of Pizzazz Aplenty for donating products to include in this candy! While I have many favorites, I've narrowed it down to these few and I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do.

Candy 1:

4 Images from Shelly's Images

Frizzy Bella Rubber Stamp

Prima Melody 6 x 6 Paper Stack

Pinkpaislee Old School 6 x 6 Paper Stack

K & Company Citronella Mat Stack

Bella Stamp – Frizzybella

Sizzix Evergreen & Snow Embossing Folders

Prize Package from Pizzazz Aplenty including:

• 25 Pink 8.5 mm Rhinestone Brads
• 25 Blue 8.5 mm Rhinestone Brads
• 2 Gel Pickers
• 5 Pink Jeweled Organza Butterflies
• Fuchsia Rhinestones: 4mm & 3 mm
• Pale Green Flatback Pearls: 4mm & 3mm
• Ladybug Charms
• Pink Square Rhinestones: 6mm
• Dream String: Only Olive, Silky Blue, Pastel Rose, Silver Raven Metallic
• Baker's Twine: Green & White, Blue & White
• Tangy Tangerine Luster Twine
• Teardrop White Flatback Pearls: 3mm x 5mm
• 40 Pink 5 mm Frosted Flatback Pearls
• 40 Green 7 mm Rimstones
• 40 Iridescent 7 mm Rimstones
• 12 Yellow ¾” Mulberry Flowers
• 30 Triple Pearl Stick Pins Asst. Colors

Candy 2:

4 Images from Shelly's Images

You are Unique Rubber Stamp

Maya Road Mists: Carnation Pink & Mulberry Red

Prima Melody 6 x 6 Paper Stack

K & Company Citronella Mat Stack

Bella Stamp – Tiddly Inks You Are Unique

Embellishments:

• Triple Pearl Stick Pins
• Purple Rhinestones
• Purple Seasonal Medley
• Pink Seasonal Medley
• Blue Seasonal Medley
• Green Pearl Brads
• Blue Pearl Brads
• Butterfly Brad Medley
• Green & Yellow Flower Assortment
• Yellow Pure Blossoms Flatback Rhinestones

Candy 3: Digi Pack

8 Images from Shelly's Images

A big thanks goes out to Judy Bennett of Pizzazz Aplenty for donating products to include in this candy!

All you have to do is:

1. Paste a picture of any of my candy on your sidebar and link it back here
2. Enter your name with InLinkz below

That's it! I would love to have new followers, but it is not required for this candy. Please only follow if you enjoy my blog. This will close at 8:00 pm central time on May 31st and 3 winners will be announced on June 1st. The winners will need to respond by June 4 or I will draw a new winner.

Marvelous Monday at Shelly's Images

Welcome to another Marvelous Monday at Shelly's Images! This week we are showcasing Flower Girl which is on sale in the Shelly's Images Store. I've colored my image with ProMarkers and distressed the edges. My flowers are burnt edge flowers, but this time I layered a satin, a smooth polyester and tulle in pink and chocolate. My eyelets are from Eyelet Outlet. Be sure to stop by the Shelly's Images Blog to see what the other girls have made for today. Our guest designer is Laura Visser Anderson. Thanks for stopping by!

I've checked the lists at Feline Playful and  would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - 3E, C10 -  Vintage or shabby chic

Simply Create - 2W - 2nd week - Special day/event.

Totally Papercrafts - Pink & girly.

AiFactory - 1E, SIO - Pretty in pink.

Paper Romance - SIO - Distressing.

Amber's Crafts and Stuff - 1E - #11 Vintage

I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #67 pearls

Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - #112 Add Some Texture

Paper Take Weekly - Pale, Pretty Pastels

Swimming Shae

 I have one more card to share from my weekend crafting. This is Swimming Shae from Stretch n' Bubbles. I am on such an owl kick right now and she has that adorable owl on her little swim suit. These papers are from Jillibean Soup and I've colored her with ProMarkers.

 My ribbon is from Wal-Mart and the little flower is just an accordion fold using two paper circles with a rhinestone brad for the center. My banner sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Design's Happy Things set.

 For the inside, I added more owl and happy birthday paper and cut out three little matching owls for the writing space.

I've checked the lists at Feline Playful and I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Card Cupids - Ribbon and/or Fibres

Scrappy Frogs - 3W – Birthdays

Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO -  Bright Colours + Optional Flower Soft

Word Play Weekend Challenge - JFF - #4 Scallops

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

Paper Cutz - Use a banner.

Phindy’s Place - 3E, SIO - Summer living.

Stamp Something - Use a sentiment.

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything goes.

Do You Stack Up? - 3E, SIO - Animals.

Pals Paper Arts - Brads.

Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - Anything goes and/or use your favourite whatever (colours, technique, etc).

Deconstructed Sketch - Sketch*

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - Anything goes

Paper Pretties - SIO -PPC155 birthday

Penny's Paper-Crafty - 2W - #54 summer

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - 2nd week -  #57 Anything Goes 

Clear It Out! - 2W - 2nd W - Projects using Colouring Mediums

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - 1E – Animals

Make it Monday - Always anything goes

Scrapmaster's Paradise - Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Early Espresso

365 Cards Challenges – Cool

Really Reasonable Ribbon – Anything Goes

Clearly I Stamp – Critters



 Deconstructed Sketch - Sketch*

A Cup of Cocoa...

 I know it's an odd day for a snowman... it's 90 degrees here today! But here he is. This little guy is from Whimsie Doodles. I've colored him with ProMarkers and made my flowers from black satin, white polyester lining, white tulle, and rhinestone brads.

ProMarkers: Apple, Leaf Green, Bright Green, Ice Grey 1, 3, 4, 5

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Card Cupids - Ribbon and/or Fibres

Crafty Emma - E3 - #38 Embossing

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

Stamp Something - Use a sentiment.

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything goes.

Pals Paper Arts - Brads.

Play Date Cafe - Black & white with a splash of green.

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - Anything goes

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - 2nd week -  #57 Anything Goes 

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Clear It Out! - 2W - 2nd W - Projects using Colouring Mediums

Promarker Challenge - must use promarkers - #101 Use '2' of Things (2 design papers)

365 Cards Challenges – Steam

Sketch Saturday - 3E - SKETCH* #157

The Journey is Just Beginning....

for my new Design Team! I have some very exciting news! I have been asked to join the Sentimental Sundays Design Team! I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful group of women! The challenge this week is Anything But A Card. I have put together this magnetic bookmark for my daughter who is graduating high school. My sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs New Beginnings set. The flower is made from satin and has had the edges singed. The ribbon is from Wal-Mart and the edges are hand-stitched.

 The Magnets are from Basic Grey. They are very strong, but very small magnets. I found them at 7 Kids College Fund store. I love this type of bookmark because I can clip it to another page while I'm reading and I don't have to worry about dropping it.

Be sure to stop by the Sentimental Sundays blog for more inspiration from the design team!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

2 Sisters - #41 Anything Goes

Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only - Use your scraps.

Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - Anything but a card.

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

Stamp Something - Use a sentiment.

Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Stitching.

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything goes.

Pals Paper Arts - Brads.

Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - Anything goes and/or use your favourite whatever (colours, technique, etc).

Paper Play - 2E – Blossoms & blooms.

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - Anything goes

Freshly Brewed - 5E, SIO, M - #48 anything but a card

House That Stamps Built - 2W, SIO – Stitching

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #15 anything goes

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - 2nd week -  #57 Anything Goes 

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

DDH Challenges - 2W - 2nd week - Anything but a card

Make it Monday - Always anything goes

There's Magic in the Air - SIO - Make your own flowers

Really Reasonable Ribbon – Anything Goes 

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday

Well, it took a bit of fiddling, but I finally figured out how to get into my blogger account. What a mess. For me, I'm able to get into my account using Firefox but not Chrome. So anyway, I didn't get a chance to post the new challenge over at Shelly's Images. Our new challenge is Let I All Hang Out! We want to see something hanging off the edge of your project this week.


Also, Shelly has added some new images to the store.
A Knight:

And Carnations:

A Tasty Read

Just a short post. My image today is A Tasty Read from Elisabeth Bell. She is colored with ProMarkers. The flowers are hand made and the card is hand-stitched. The sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs Gratitude Set and it is printed on vellum. The brads in my flowers are from Eyelet Outlet and Pizzazz Aplenty and the ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

2 Sisters - #41 Anything Goes

Crafty Emma - E3 - #38 Embossing

Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only - Use your scraps.

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

Stamp Something - Use a sentiment.

Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - Stitching.

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything goes.

Paper Play - 2E – Blossoms & blooms.

Paper Romance - SIO - Distressing.

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - Anything goes

House That Stamps Built - 2W, SIO – Stitching

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #15 anything goes

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - 2nd week -  #57 Anything Goes 

Sweet Sketch - SIO - Sketch*

Anything Goes Challenge - 2W, 1E -2nd W -  #41 BINGO See Blog (Distressing, Flowers, Embossing)

Clear It Out! - 2W - 2nd W - Projects using Colouring Mediums

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - #112 Add Some Texture

Paper Take Weekly - Pale, Pretty Pastels

365 Challenges – Hat

Cupcake Craft – Bookworm

Kaboodle Doodles - Distress, rip, tear, crumple

Make it Monday - Always anything goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Flower Power

There's Magic in the Air - SIO - Make your own flowers

B&W Challenges – Anything Goes

KB Cute Challenges – So girly

Really Reasonable Ribbon – Anything  Goes

Pati in Peach

 Happy Wednesday! I got some more colors of ProMarkers for my birthday and one of the color families I was happiest to get was the peach color family. This is an Elizabeth Bell digi called Pati's Kisses. My papers are digital papers from Sherry K Designs. I made the flower on the front with burlap, polyester fabric and gold tulle. I singed the edges of the polyester fabric and tulle. I've hand-stitched around the edges both inside and out. My sentiment is a freebie from Paper Dreams of Mine.

 My flower on the inside is a burnt edge flower with a button center. My ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. I did actually put ribbon on the front, but completely covered it up, lol!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

B 'n W Challenges – Anything Goes

KB Cute Monday – So Girly

Pile It On – Bears

Really Reasonable Ribbon – Anything Goes

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - Anything goes

House That Stamps Built - 2W, SIO - Stitching

I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #67 pearls

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #15 anything goes

Sisterhood of Crafters - 2W, 3E - buttons 

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - 2nd week -  #57 Anything Goes 

Clear It Out! - 2W - 2nd W - Projects using Colouring Mediums

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - #112 Add Some Texture

Paper Take Weekly - Pale, Pretty Pastels

Promarker Challenge - must use promarkers - #101 Use '2' of Things (2 DPs, 2 Flowers)

Tuesday Throwdown - #50 Stripes

Crazy Challenge - 2E - 1,2,3 recipe (1 image, 2 Dps, 3 pearls)

Lexi's Creations - 2W - 2nd week - Spots and/or stripes

Make it Monday - Always anything goes

There's Magic in the Air - SIO - Make your own flowers

I Did It Creations - Anything Goes 

Stamptacular Sunday -  BEAR Necessities

2 Sisters - #40 Use A Digi

Crafty Emma - E3 - #37 Embellish It  (flowers, ribbon, pearls)

ECP Challenges - 2W - 2nd W -  #38 Pastel Colours 

Mami Doodles - 2W, SIO, JFF - 2nd week - Spots and/or stripes.

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Embossing.
Deconstructed Sketch - Sketch*

Right Side Up

 For this card, I wanted to enter the color challenge over at Do You Stack Up which is Sea Glass Blue, Celery and White. However, I just couldn't pull it together without the brown. I love this little image from Stretch n' Bubbles and the sentiment that comes with it is just darling. I have colored this with ProMarkers and stitched around the edges. My flowers are more burnt edge flowers and my paper is from K & Company.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Make it Monday - Always anything goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Flower Power

There's Magic in the Air - SIO - Make your own flowers

Woodware USA - 2E - Anything Goes

I Did It Creations - Anything Goes 

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - an Encouragement project, plus a touch of silver

2 Sisters - #40 Use A Digi  

Fairy Knoll - 2E, SIO - Flowers.

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

4 Crafty Chicks - Brads.

CCEE Stampers - 1E, JFF - Flowers.

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - Anything goes

Creative Belli - 2W - 2nd W -  #117 Anything starting with S  (stitching)

I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #66 Animals 

Little Red Wagon - #81 Use a Tree in your Project

Paper Pretties - SIO -PPC154 Flowers 

Penny's Paper-Crafty - 2W - 2nd W - #53 Anything Goes

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - #57 Anything Goes 

Crazy Challenge (1 image, 2 design papers, 3 flowers)

Passion for ProMarkers - All the Twos (2 owls, 2 design papers)


Eat Sleep Stamp - Sketch*.