You Make Me Happy Card

A big HELLO and thank you to all my new followers! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. This afternoon I did a little unexpected retail therapy and I have to say it worked wonders. I went into a shoe store to waste time while my hubby was next door and I hit the clearance jackpot. There was definitely an adrenaline surge when I found a great deal on a couple pair of shoes. It's amazing how fast a good deal will put a smile on my face. Just so you know, besides stamping and card making supplies my second weakness is shoes, but I know you came to my blog to see a card. So... onto the card we go!

This You Make Me Happy Card was created using patterned paper from the Afternoon Picnic dsp. I love the colors in this collection! To participate in this weeks Tic Tac Toe challenge with The Paper Players, I used the middle row down featuring dies/punches, patterned paper and candy dots. I used the Flower Shop stamp set with coordinating Pansy Punch. The sentiment is from the Happy Watercolor clear stamp set  and I used the Little Leaves Sizzlits die. Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a wonderful week!

My You Make Me Happy Card is entered into the following challenges:

• The Paper Players: Tic Tac Toe
• Allsorts: Use dies
• Suzy Bee's: Spring Flowers

Oh Baby! Photo Inspiration Challenge

Along with Spring comes new life and for this challenge we are focusing on all things BABY. From the furry ones to the human variety, pick your favorite and feature it on your handmade card. Oh Baby! we can't wait to see what you create.

Inspirational Designs:

Erin's Card using Bugaboo Baby Cow

Andrea's Card using Bugaboo Giraffe Heart 2

Challenge Guidelines:

1. Create a New card using the challenge theme, no linking to old posts. 
2. Only one entry per blog address.
3. This is a card only challenge.
4. You must use a stamp, either rubber or digital.
5. You can combine this challenge with other challenges.
6. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to this challenge. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
7. All brands of stamping products are welcome.
8. HAVE FUN!!!

Spring Flowers Challenge Winner

The Spring Flowers Challenge was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who submitted their creations. Since we had such a wonderful selection of spring cards to choose from it seemed like a good idea to pick two winners for this challenge. The winners are:

Nance Salkeld from Soul Stampin'

Mikha Adriani from Mikha's Craft Corner

Congratulations to Nance and Mikha! Both of your cards are lovely and we are so glad you played along with our Spring Flowers Challenge. In the next few days I'll send you an email to request your address for the challenge prize.

Come back tomorrow for the start of our next photo challenge!

Floral Feel Better Card

Spring is always a fun time of year, however it's not always great with Oklahoma allergies. When things start to bloom it seems a few sneezes aren't far away. Yesterday I spent the day in bed (don't be jealous) I had one of the worst migraines I've ever experienced. My prescription pill didn't touch it. My hubby finally convinced me to go to urgent care to get a pain shot and within twenty minutes the pain was gone. The shot did make me drowsy, so back to bed I went as soon as we got home. Needless to say it wasn't a productive day and I'm very happy I had today off. This afternoon I made this Floral Feel Better Card to add to my stash. I have a feeling it will come in handy. The design comes from the sketch at Pals Paper Arts. The main colors are: Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush and Crushed Curry. The polka dot patterned paper is from the Kaleidoscope dsp and I used the scallop edge punch with the retired coordinating scallop trim corner punch. I added three large rhinestones in the center of the flowers for a little bling. The flower is from the Morning Meadow hostess stamp set and the sentiment is from the Sassy Salutations set. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.

My Floral Feel Better Card is entered into the following challenges:

• Pals Paper Arts: Sketch
• Totally Papercrafts: Beautiful Borders
• Speedy Fox and Friends: Photo Inspiration (colors)

Whistle a Tweet Tune Card

Spring is almost here! The daffodils in my yard are almost ready to bloom and my maple tree is full of buds. Signs of spring are everywhere. Yesterday I was at my front window and noticed the Mourning Doves were checking out their nesting spot from last year. I'm hoping they will decide to use it again! It was really exciting watching the nest from my front window. A repeat performance would be a welcome treat!

The card I made today is inspired by Spring. In my yard the first flowers to come to life are the color yellow. Yellow is such a happy color. This Whistle a Tweet Tune Card was made using the Bird Bath Joy Color Plus digital image and patterned paper by Doodle Pantry. I have to admit, this was the first time I used digital patterned paper. Since it came with the digital image, I liked the idea of the ink colors matching. The cloud paper is retired from Stampin' Up!. I used the pansy flower punch, scalloped edge punch and my leaf die all by Stampin' Up! Well, enjoy the rest of your day and thanks for stopping by!

My Whistle a Tweet Tune Card is entered into the following challenges:

• Doodle Pantry: Any Digi Goes
• City Crafter: Spring in the Garden
• Crafty Bloggers: Nature
• Crafty Boots: Feathers
• Lexi's Creations: Use Punches and Dies
• One Stitch at a Time: Use a Digi

See Ya Later Alligator Card

Hello! This afternoon I made this See Ya Later Alligator Card using some of my favorite freebies from the current Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration. The freebies used were:

• Sweet Sorbet DSP
• Deorative Dots Embossing Folder
• See Ya Later Stamp Set

The colors in the card are Pistachio Pudding, Sahara Sand and Whisper White. It's definitely not the most colorful card I've ever made but I had a lot of fun using my freebies. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

My See Ya Later Alligator Card is entered into the following challenges:

• Just Add Ink: Sale-A-Brations!
• The Sisterhood of Crafters: Sentimental Journey
• Simply Create Too: Animals
• Suzy Bee's: Emboss It!

Spring Flowers Challenge

With Spring only days away, it seemed appropriate to have a Spring Flowers Challenge. This challenge should be pretty easy because we know many of you love using flowers on your handmade card creations. We can't wait to see what you create. Have FUN and happy early Spring!

Inspirational Designs: 

Erin's Card using Stamp Fairy image

Andrea's Card using Stampin' Up! Supplies

Challenge Guidelines:

1. Create a New card using the challenge theme, no linking to old posts. 
2. Only one entry per blog address.
3. This is a card only challenge.
4. You must use a stamp, either rubber or digital.
5. You can combine this challenge with other challenges.
6. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to this challenge. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
7. All brands of stamping products are welcome.
8. HAVE FUN!!!

The challenge will run for 12 days, 3/14/2014 - 3/25/2014.