Welcome to the Color Challenge at The Outlawz!

 

 

 

Welcome to my first Color Challenge at The Outlawz as a Design Team member

 

 

We are so happy that you decided to join us! Every week we will challenge you to use particular colors and a Twist which we will call "Serene September" during the month of September.

Disclaimer

The challenge colors should be clearly visible and in majority on your project.
If you will be adding other colors, they should be less visible than the challenge colors. If you are using a stamped image or digi stamp, you do not have to color the image in the challenge colors. Make sure you add the "TWIST" to be eligible for the drawing.

Color Challenge is so excited to have as our sponsor for the
month of

September

Fred She Said!

this week our colors are.....

I do hope you will paly along.... and now for my card.

I used Anna Griffin embossing folder, a Stampin Up board punch and Heartfelt Creation Tea Cup, the sentiment is one I printed off the computer.

 

Thanks for taking time to drop by....

 

 

 

Happy Birthday

Hello, I'm sharing a card I made for my sister-n-law, I usually forget them but someone has it circled on the calendar, I couldn't miss is LOL.  Hope she likes it

 

It's a simple card but yet I think it's gorgeous!!!! Hope you do too!
I used Heartfelt Creations and Spellbinders along with the Cuttlebug embossing folder!
Sunflower Die
Sunflower Stamp
Sunflower Stem
the sentiment is one I typed on the computer and cut out using the tag die. 
I put Micro beads in the center of the flower. 
Thanks for looking!!!!

Classic

Hello, I'm sharing a card I made for a friend, his wife ordered it...., hope he likes it...

the image is from The Doodle Pantry,  (this image is pre-colored), card stock is from my stash basket, also made a matching envelope, hope you like... Have a great weekend!!!!

Sunflowers...

Hello, here to share another card I made this week for Heartfelt Creations, I am so in love with this new Classic Sunflower set, sorry about the bow, didn't even notice it was crooked until now...

Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
Classic Sunflower PreCut Set
Classic Sunflower Die
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Grand Calibur
Double Dots 100pc.
Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Moss Green Metallic 3D Stamp Paint

Other Products: Frond Set by Creative Embellishments, Ribbon, Spellbinders Stately circle, Classic Large Circles.

Instructions: Prepare your card base 5" x 7". Next 2 layers will be 1/4 inch smaller, add to card base. Cut another brown piece 1 1/2" x 4 3/4", place at the bottom part of card, next cut a brown piece 2 3/4" x 5 3/4", put a piece of designer paper on top 1/4 inch smaller and adhere to card. Stamp your image, I use the small sponge daubers to color my image, cut the image out. Cut the largest die from the Stately Set out and adhere to card, next add the chip board piece after coloring it with the Stamp Paint, then using the Double Dots add your image. Add bow at the bottom to finish.

Thanks for taking time to drop by, hope you enjoy and until the next time, God Bless!!!

Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations

Hello, welcome to Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations.
We are doing a blog hop with Creative Embellishments today so Click Here to see all of the beautiful inspiration they are sharing with us today.

Products Used:
Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
Classic Sunflower PreCut Set
Classic Sunflower Die
Luggage and Tags Die
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Grand Calibur
Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Moss Green Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
Other Products:
Flourish 18 by Creative Embellishments, Micro Gold Beads, White Pearl Pen.

Instructions: Prepare your card base 5" x 7". Trim a piece of the design paper 1/4 inch smaller and adhere to card. Now cut a smaller piece, round the corners, attach ribbon and adhere to card. Add the flourish after applying the Moss Green Stamp Paint. Stamp the flowers, I stamped 3 times and used the largest, cut out, shade, shape and adhere to card. Add the micro beads to the center of each flower. Add the pearl pen randomly around the card, cut the tag out and adhere to card to finish.

You won't to miss the other team members creations this week, so be sure and hop on over there too!
Thanks for dropping by and until the next time, God Bless!!!

Elphant Ear

Michelle came up Sat and this is what we made using one of my Elephant ears from the flower garden, course she also planted the Elephant ears LOL, think she's a keeper............

This measures 12 x 18.

I plan on painting this green...

hope you like...

Getting to know me Blog Hop

Hi blog friends,

I've been asked to participate in a unique blog hop by my friend and  super talented co-design team teammate at Stamp 'n Boomer Cheri Weston.

The purpose of the hop is to introduce you to me and what makes my creative world tick.  Cheri's post will blow you away when you see what she created, she is very talented!!

The best part about this hop is that I get to introduce you to two of my blogging buds  that are incredibly talented crafting friends who will post their own "Getting to Know Me" blogs next week.  You will read more about that later in the post.  

There are a series of questions I've been asked to answer in order for you to get to know me better.  So here we go!
   What am I working on?
I still work outside the home at a Training Center for special needs adults.  I have been there for 33 years and do plan on retiring in Feb,  I run the craft room so I am always creating both at work and at home.
At home, I am working on cards for a new release with Heartfelt Creations, it will be out the second Wednesday of October.  You won't want to miss that release, like all of their Stamp Collection, it's a beauty!!! I'm also reading and getting use to being on the Color challenge Group at Outlawz, I'm happy to be joining the Design Team and hope you all will come by and join us. 

How does my work differ from others of it's genre? I am not sure if my work differs from others.  I love 5 x 7 cards and or different folds.

I try not to compare my work with others -  I just want to make my work better than the last one I made. I love making flowers ,creating 3D projects and Glitter!!

 

 

Why do I create what I do?

When I am really tired and want to just kick back, I love going into my craft room and creating a card.  It's so relaxing and I just get lost in it and before I know it, I'm not tired any more. I also love reading the comments people leave about my cards...

How does my creative process work?
I usually start with a stamp that I want to work with, then I pick my colors, paper, sketch etc.  I do keep a file on my computer with lots of sketches, card folds, color chart and such to help me! If that doesn't help there is always Pinterest LOL.

Do I have a favorite tool that I can't live without?
Die Cut machines, I love dies and have something on my cards  that I have cut out.  I have 3, the Big Shot, Grand Calibur and e-Bosser. I have RA and when my hands hurt, I use the e-Bosser, if it's a little something, I pull out the Big Shot, for all others, it's the Grand Calibur.

I hope this information has helped you get to know me better.  I'm always open to questions.  If you leave one in the comment area, please be sure to leave your email address so I can get back to you.  Otherwise, you can email me through blogger.   Now, I'd like to introduce you to my two awesome crafting friends.  They will be posting their "Getting to Know Me Blog Hop" next Monday, September 29th.  I hope you'll visit them and leave them some love.

 Linda Payne
I first got to know Linda over at Stamp TV, I have always admired and loved her creations.  Then one weekend several of us planned to meet at a Stamp Show in Winston Salem NC, she is even more special in person!!! I remember us standing in Heartfelt Creations Booth hours trying to decide which stamps to buy because we wanted them all!  A few months later we were on the design team together.  We have since met several times and I consider her one of my dearest and sweetest friends. 
 

Penny Odell 
I first met Penny at Heartfelt Creations Design Team. She is very talented and never fails to amaze everyone with her talent. We also serve on the Outlaws Color Challenge Design Team together. No mater what the question she is always there to help and lend a helping hand anyway she can, I am very proud to call her a friend.

  You'll get to know both of these ladies much better next week.  So make a note to visit their blogs next Monday or better yet, you can sign up for an email notice when they post on their blogs.  

Exciting News!!!

I'm excited to tell you that I have joined the Design Team at The Outlawz...

be sure and drop by, join in the fun and see our Challenges Sun. - Sat.  I'm on the

 Tuesday Color Team.......

Hope to see you over there!!!!

Sunflowers say Fall

I am so loving the new Classic Sunflower Collection by Heartfelt Creations.  I love Sunflowers anyway, but to be able to make my own and add to cards is wonderful!!!!
I made this one  for the "Thursday challenge at Outlawz", Anything goes and the twist is first day of Fall.  What says it better than leaves turning and Sunflowers...
I used the Classic Sunflower Stamp and matching die.  The tag is from the Paper Collection and I cut it out using the tag die from the Celebrate the Journey collection.
My card is 5 x 7, I just love that size, I embossed the  colored all the leaves and flowers with TH distress inks.  The center of the flowers are the Brown gala Glitz. 
Thanks for dropping by, be sure and check out the Outlawz challenge, they have a different challenge each day

Best Wishes

Hello, I'm sharing the second card I made this week for Heartfelt Creations, hope you like it!!
Products Used:
Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
Classic Sunflower PreCut Set
Classic Sunflower Die
Beautiful You PreCut Set
Decorative Flower Pot Die
Bella Rose Die
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Grand Calibur
Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Copper 3D Stamp Paint
Standard Circle Large

Project Instructions:
Other Products: Really Reasonable Ribbon, White Liquid Pearls, Gold Microbeads.
Instructions: Card base is 5" x 7" with sunflower Paper Collection, the next layer 4 3/4" x 6 3/4". Cut a piece of ribbon and adhere to card. Using the Spellbinders circle die, cut 3 circle frames by placing 2 inside of each other and cutting out. Adhere to card. Cut 3 circle out of the Sunflower Paper collection and with Double Dots, place on top of the circle frame. Next, cut out 2 of the Bella Rose dies and cut apart from the leaves and adhere to the top circle. Stamp and cut out the leaves from the Beautiful You Set, shade and shape, adhere to the top circle. Stamp, cut out, shade and shape the flower, adhere to the top of the leaves and swirls. Add Micro beads. Add liquid pearls around the circles. Add bow and tag to finish card.
Thanks for dropping by....

Monday's Challenge with the Outlawz

Sharing my entry for the Outlaws Monday Greetings Challenge.  Hope you like and thanks for stopping by...

I used the following:

Classic Sunflower Paper Collection

Classic Sunflower PreCut Set

Classic Sunflower Die

Leaves are from Spellbinders and

Brown Paper is Stampin Up

the sentiment is from Stately Flowers 1I got from Gina K.

Ribbon

Brown Gala Glitz

Go check them out, you may want to play.

 

Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations

 Welcome to Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations.  I am loving this set and know you will too!!!!

Products Used:
Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
Classic Sunflower PreCut Set
Classic Sunflower Die
Beautiful You PreCut Set
Decorative Flower Pot Die
Cut Mat Create 2A Die
Cut Mat Create 1B Die
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Grand Calibur
Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Copper 3D Stamp Paint
Brown Gala Glitz

Project Instructions:
Other Products: Lady Bug Brad, Distress inks.
Instructions: Prepare your card base 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". Cut a piece from the paper collection down to 5 1/4" x 5 1/4", adhere to card base. Using the dies from the Cut Mat Create sets, cut out 2 of the tags, put the Lady bug brad on one of them and place on card with Double Dots. Stamp the flowers and leaves. I stamped all of mine on So Saffron then using the distress inks played around until I got the look I was pleased with. Cut everything out, shade, shape and adhere to card. To finish the card I used Brown Gala Glitz in the center of all the flowers.
I want to say Thanks for dropping by, I really appreciate it and all your wonderful comments!!!

Classic Sunflower Mini Album

Thought I'd share my take on the Classic Sunflower Mini Album that Kathy posted on Wed. She did a wonderful video and tutorial you will want to check out!!!

For the tutorial you can also go to Heartfelt Creations blog, she did a wonderful step by step and I didn't see any reason to rewrite it!!!!

I didn't add all my pages but you get the idea.  This is my first and I'm happy as to how it turned out!
Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
Classic Sunflower PreCut Set
Classic Sunflower Die
Luggage and Tags Die
Cut Mat Create 1A Die
Cut Mat Create 1B Die
Cut Mat Create 2A Die
Cut Mat Create 2B Die
Corner rounder
pull tag from Stampin Up
Glitter
Envelope Punch board
ribbon
Thanks for looking, now go give it a try, I'm telling ya, if I can do it, anyone can!!!  Thanks Kathy!!!

 

Simple Moments

Hello there, hope everyone is well and happy.  I'm sharing a card I made for the Thursday Challenge over at Outlawz, anything goes but with a Twisted Ladybug.

I used Martha Stewart punch and some embossing folders, Stampin Up card stock and the new Classic Sunflower Stamp and Die from Heartfelt Creations.

Hope you like and thanks for dropping by...............

Swan Girl

I got this free image from ppinkydolls on face book, you have to join then download. I then set out to enter the challenge Anything goes with a twist to add a flower, well, I added more than one flower.

I used Heartfelt Creations :
Sun Kissed Fleur Paper Collection
Sun Kissed Fleur Flower Stamp
Sun Kissed Fleur Die
Bella Rose Leaf Stamp
Bella Rose Leaf Die
Spectrum Noir Markers
Color Box inks
Liquid pearls
Creative Embellishments Doily Frame
Zva Creative pearls
sentiment is from Great Impressions
Gold Stamp paint
Yellow Stickles
This card is an easel card 6 x 6
That's it, now go join and get your free image and enter this challenge on their blog too!!!!

Sunny Days

Hello, here to share the second card I made this week for Heartfelt Creations, sure hope you like it!!!! I love this entire set, the papers, the stamps and the die!!!!  It's just yummy!!!
Products Used:
Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
Chick Retreat PreCut Set
Classic Sunflower PreCut Set
Classic Sunflower Die
Cut Mat Create 2B Die
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Grand Calibur
Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Copper 3D Stamp Paint
Other Products: Feathers by Creative Embellishments, Micro Gold Beads, Gold Pearl Pen.
Instructions: Prepare you card base 6 1/2" x 6 1/2". Trim a piece of the design paper 1/4" smaller and adhere to card. Now cut the card front out using the Cut Mat Create die and stamp the sentiment at the top and adhere to card. Add the feather after applying the Copper Stamp Paint. Stamp the flowers, twice, cut out, shade, shape and adhere to card. Add the micro beads to the center of each flower. Add the pearl pen randomly around the card to finish.
Thanks for dropping by...............

Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations

Debuting the Classic Sunflower Collection
We are so happy you could join us for the launch of the Classic Sunflower Collection. This collection is designed with the warmth of home and is a personal favorite of mine:) The designers are showcasing many beautiful samples and you won't want to miss the video which shows multiple stamping and shaping techniques! You can also see the story and reviews of this collection here: http://heartfelt.com/ClassicSunflower

Products Used:
Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
Classic Sunflower PreCut Set
Classic Sunflower Die
Open Leaf PreCut Set
Beautiful You PreCut Set
Classic Leaf Die
Arianna Lace Die
Decorative Flower Pot Die
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Grand Calibur
Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Standard Circle Large
Moss Green Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
Copper 3D Stamp Paint
Other Products: Flower Soft, Lace, Mod Podge, Pringles Can.
Instructions: Begin by applying Mod Podge to the can, then place the pre cut piece of paper 8" x 11" around the can, apply more Mod Podge all over the paper making sure to cover the edges. While that dries good, stamp the flowers, leaves and cut everything out along with the Arianna Lace. Apply the Stamp Paint to the flowers and leaves. Shape the flowers, I use 3 of the same size pinching the edge and pulling up slightly. After the can is completely dry, apply the lace at the top, start arranging the flowers and leaves and adhere. Cut 2 circles out placing one on the inside and the other on the outside of the lid. Use the Arianna Lace on top with one flower and 6 petals of the leaves. Put flower soft in the center of each flower.
Thanks for dropping by, I really appreciate it and I'll catch up with you later!!!!

Purrr-fectly Delightful

Morning, started going to the blogs I follow this morning and ran across this challenge over at Vicki's blog here. Fantastic challenge so I jumped in and here it is...........gotta hurry cause I still have to shower and get to work LOL.
I used Theresa Momber's image Purrr-fectly Delightful, (I already had this colored), not sure where thepaperr is from and it's Heartfelt Creations flowers, (of course...) Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set
HCPC 3533 and the matching die Sun Kissed Fleur Die.  I am entering this is the Throwback Tuesday challenge.......... "Recipe: 1 image, 2 papers, 3 flowers". 
that's it, I'm outta here.........

Hope in the Lord

Hello, here to share one of the cards I made this weekend, no reason, just to be making one, hope you like!  I used Heartfelt Creations HCPC3311 Hope in the Lord, cut it out using Spellbinders Classic Circles and matted it with the Scalloped Circles die.  The paper is from Stampin Up that I have had for awhile and not sure you can even still get it.  Then, using Rally Reasonable Ribbon, I made a double bow using Becca's bow maker.  Hope you like and thanks for dropping by.........

Sunny Days

Hello, I'm playing in the craft room today and thought I'd share what I just finished making, the glue and stickles are still wet LOL.
My card is 4 x 9, I embossed the inner blue with Spellbinders EL005 folder.  the leaves I stamped on white and colored with Pelled Paint and Forest Moss distressed inks and added stickles to the edges.  The edges of the flowers I colored with Stampin Up Brilliant Blue and added stickles.  The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. I added yellow buttons to the center of all flowers.
Melodious Songbird
Sun Kissed Fleur
Bella Rose
Sun Kissed Fleur Die
Bella Rose Die
Classic Circle Large
Thanks for taking time to drop by and look, have a fantastic weekend!!!!

Wonderful Christmas

Hello, I'm here to share the second card I made this week for Heartfelt Creations, hope you enjoy...
Products Used:
Festive Christmas Paper Collection
Arianna Blooms PreCut Set
Holly Berry PreCut Set
Arianna Blooms DieYuletide Sentiments PreCut Set
Sun Kissed Fleur Die
Grand Calibur
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Other products: Versa Mark, White embossing powder, Red Stickles, Yellow Stickles, Green Glitter, Red Glitter.
Instructions: Prepare your card base 6" x 6". Trim one of the card fronts from the paper collection 1/4" smaller and adhere to card. Stamp the sentiment. Add glitter around the edges of the card and set aside to dry. Stamp the leaves and flowers. Cut out, shape and adhere to the card. Add glitter to the center of the flowers, berries and vines to finish the card.
Thanks for dropping by, catch up with ya later!!!!

Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations

Hello, I'm here to share another Christmas Card  I made using the fantastic stamps and dies from Heartfelt Creations.  Hope you enjoy!!!
Products Used:
Festive Christmas Paper Collection
Decorative Blossom Corner Die
Holly Berry PreCut Set
Christmas Poinsettia PreCut Set
Sun Kissed Fleur Die
Grand Calibur
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Double Dots 100pc.
Carmine Red Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
Other Products: Versa Mark, Red Embossing powder, Red Stickles, Yellow Stickles.
Instructions: Prepare your card base 6" x 6". Cut 2 of the corner dies and adhere to card. Using Double Dots adhere your sentiment card from the paper collection to the center of the card. Stamp your leaves and flowers, cut out, shade with the stamp paint, shape and add to the card as shown. To finish add the stickles.
Thanks fro dropping by..............

Becca Bow

This is what I call a Becca Bow, Amazing Paper Grace I love how she makes bows and I'm always trying.......I have her Bow maker and CD, it helps, but man, she is just good and a hard act to even follow.........
I used the following Heartfelt Creations products:
Arianna Birthday Pre Cut Set
Arianna Bird Haven Pre Cut Set
Arianna Blooms Bouquet Pre Cut Set
Arianna Blooms Pre Cut Set
Arianna Lace Die
Arianna Blooms Die
Grand Calibur
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Yellow Stickles. 
My card is 5 x 7, I stamped around creating my background then using the Stickles, highlighted some areas.  Hope you enjoyed my card and thanks for dropping by...........