Having Snow Much Fun at Squigglefly!

Betcha can't guess the new challenge this week at Squigglefly?! That's right, Show us your Snow on your cards and projects. Use a Squigglefly image and you'll be in the running for free digis, too!
Today's card uses a January new release from James Horvath called "Tom Cat." I colored my image so that he looks like he's perched on a hill of snow, and then used a famous quote from a recent Disney movie to bring home the challenge theme.
So do you have any snow where you live? We had a green Christmas, which was a little disappointing, although the weather was perfect for bikers and travelers. Chicago is a little "iffy" when it comes to winter weather. We have had our share of blizzards some years, and I seem to remember a holiday or two when all we wore were light jackets.
As I grow older, I tend to enjoy a good snow only if I have nowhere I have to drive to. It's pretty to look at but not so great to travel round in.

Friendships Are Golden

I'm meeting a very dear friend I met while in college. We have kept in touch through the years. Her son is one year older than my daughter. We live within twenty minutes of each other.
Lately it seems our lives have become busier, with less time to spend together. So this New Year's eve, we'll meet up, share some memories and laughs, vent our frustrations, cry on each others' shoulders, and then go to our separate homes, each knowing that no matter how much time goes by, our friendship will survive.
I made this card for my friend Janie. Although we didn't grow up together, we matured together, and this image, a Squigglefly December new release from artist James Horvath, pretty much says it all to her. Her friendship warms my heart, and I am so blessed to have it.
After coloring my image, called "Girl Scouts," with Copics, I fussy-cut the girls out and popped them onto a K&Co frame. after embellishing the front, I decided to cut around the edge of the frame, giving my card an interesting edge.
I hope everyone has a good friend in their lives.
You can find "Girl Scouts and more images from James Horvath HERE. Have fun and Happy Holidays!

Seeing Stripes at Squigglefly Challenge Blog

Another week, another challenge at Squigglefly Challenge Blog. This week, crafters are asked to show off their STRIPES!  I used this winsome digital image from artist James Horvath. It's called "Tongue-Tied" and is just released this month!
My stripes are featured on my patterned paper as well as the staples I used to "adhere" my image and sentiment to my card. I used word stickers and a foil star from a leftover who table decoration from Independence Day.
Don't you just love this image? James Horvath has some awesomely funny images from which to choose besides "Tongue-Tied." Snag yours at the store so you can play for free digis in this new challenge!!

Love Me Some Shimmer

There are two things I love above all else when it comes to crafting--getting the best deals and putting some shimmer on my projects. The card above satisfies my craving for both!
I made the background paper with homemade red and gold shimmer misting sprays (commercially known as glimmer mists if you buy Tattered Angels). I had made several different colors of my own sprays by draining "dried out" markers in alcohol and adding Pearl-X when I had the shade I wanted. I LOVE that I now own so many sprays in so many different colors. More are on their way--I just need to snag some more spray bottles from the Dollar Store (working at a school during the summer helped with the markers inventory).
After cutting and adhering the shimmery paper onto my card front, I colored a paper doily with my red shimmer misting spray to frame my Copic-colored Squigglefly digi image. It's called Cheerleader from artist James Horvath. As if there wasn't enough shine to my card, I added the strip of black jewels wrapping behind my sentiment (SU) and my card, my shimmery, shiny card, is complete.
I am in a back-to-school mood, and what is best about the first couple weeks of school is a holiday right off the bat - Labor Day!! Can I get three cheers for a sleep-in, time-to-craft, BBQ kind of holiday?!
Challenges entered with my card:
Outlawz Monday Greetings Card challenge - Labor Day theme

New Challenge at Squigglefly

I had a smidgen of time yesterday so I created another card using a fabulous August new-release digi image from artist James Horvath. The image is  fun and it's called Female Explorer.
I created it with this week's Squigglefly challenge theme of NO SQUARE CORNERS. My card is round the sentiment is round, and everyone knows that the world is round, so my project will fit right in!!
If you have some time to craft, try round or rounded corners and use a Squigglefly image to play in this week's challenge. What?!! Don't have any Squigglefly images. Here's a few FREEBIES that they offer at their STORE.

Squigglefly CAS Card Challenge

I love to throw on everything but the kitchen sink when I make cards, so a challenge like Squigglefly put forth using "Just one layer" was really difficult.
I decided to pull out the embossing gun and powders, dust them off, and create some dimension and design on my plain blue cardstock.
I used a Squigglefly June release called "Baseball" by James Horvath, coloring this enthusiastic boy with Copics before framing him with black cardstock. I inked the edges with black ink to finish off my card.
Ready to step out of your comfort zone? Try the Squigglefly challenge this week!

Awesome Dad Deserves an Awesome Card

Squigglefly Challenge Blog offers the perfect challenge for June-Make a Father's Day card using a Squigglefly image.
I used a June new release from Squigglefly called "Cow" by artist James Horvath to make mine.
My sentiment is a two-parter: the front reads "You're an amazing Dad..." and the inside reads "...and that's no BULL." LOL
I colored my image with Copics and framed it with black cardstock, along with the sentiment. I kept the embellishments simple-just two black sequins that finish my card.
And my daughter has already claimed it for her own, so I guess hubby will be getting this one later this month!
Time for you to create a Father's Day card using a Squigglefly image. Who knows? This week could be your lucky challenge.