Slow and Steady Card

When I look through my stamp stash it's obvious I'm a sucker for cute critters, butterflies and floral stamp sets. The first time I saw a card made with this Slow and Steady image by Neat and Tangled I immediately went to their website and made my purchase. I definitely need to work on my self control! But... it's cute, right?

This Slow and Steady Card was made with my youngest niece in mind. She is in high school and I'm sure I'll have plenty opportunities where this card would be perfect for her. The image was colored with Copic markers and then die cut with the coordinating die. The small butterfly and flowers are from two different stamp sets by Newton's Nook. They were already colored and in my stash of extras. The background paper is from the Hello Sunshine paper pad by Doodlebug Design (2014) and it was die cut with the Frames and Flags die set by Newton's Nook. So glad you stopped by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Challenges entered:

• Creative Knockouts: Anything Goes
• Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday: Wings, Tails or Spring Blossoms
• Simon Says Wednesday: Animal Antics
• Watercooler Wednesday: Feminine Anything Goes

Sloth Hang in There Card

This time of years isn't always cheerful. I know a lot of people who struggle with the holidays, myself included. Right now my brother is going through a difficult time and I didn't get to see him over Christmas. In efforts to lift his spirits I made this Sloth Hang in There Card for him.

The sloth image is by Lawn Fawn from the Hang In There stamp set and it was die cut with the coordinating dies. Copic markers were used to color the image and distress inks in Tumbled Glass and Chipped Sapphire for the oval area. The patterned paper is from the Land of the Sahara paper pad by The Paper Studio. An oval frame accents the focal area and that's it, simple and easy to ship. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Challenges entered:

• Creative Knockouts: Anything Goes
• Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes
• Simon Says: Wednesday Anything Goes
• The Creative Crafters: Anything Goes

Slothy Christmas Card

Welcome! This afternoon I found a sketch at Sunday Stamps and I decided to play along. For the focal area I went with a circle to feature the sloth image from the Slothy Christmas stamp set by Newton's Nook. Copic markers were used to color the sloth (E30, E31, E43, E44, E49 and E50) and then it was die cut with the coordinating dies. To add sparkle to the sloth's hat I used some diamond Stickles. Then two die cut trees from the Forest Scene Builder set by Newton's Nook were added to give the sloth something to hang onto. The patterned paper is from the Merry Merry paper pad by Pebbles (2016). To finish off the card the sentiment was added along with three snowflake sequins. That's it! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Challenges entered:

• Cute N' Crafty Christmas: Anything Christmas
• Simon Says: Anything Goes
• Sunday Stamps: Sketch, SSC192
• Tuesday Throwdown: Photo Inspiration
• Watercooler Wednesday: All About Holidays

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