Time to Relax at Ike's World Challenge Blog

 What do you do to relax? Besides, craft, that is?! I like to lose myself in a book. I like to read science fiction/fantasy, as well as themed mysteries like Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swenson mysteries.

One of my favorite authors is Charlaine Harris, whose Sookie Stackhouse series spawned the TV show True Blood. Her new series, about the people in the town of Midnight, will be a summer TV show in the States, premiering later this month.

Relaxation is the theme for this fortnight's challenge at Ike's World Challenge Blog, and I ran with my love of reading to create the book bag above using a digi image called Book of Dreams. Ike's Store is celebrating a summer blowout sale and you can get this image for just $1.50 US! The sale lasts through July and there are LOADS of images for 50% off.

Here's a close-up of my colored image on my book bag. I used colored pencils, gel pens and Copics, as well as Stickles for a little sparkle.

You have one more week to create something that shows how you relax and link it up to the IWC challenge post for your chance to win free digis from the new store. While I Keep Calm and Read, you  Keep Calm and Craft On!

Challenges I am Entering:

Allsorts - Magical & Mythical

Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes

Holiday Hoopla at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog

It's the midway point of the challenge at Scribbles Designs, and their Holiday Hoopla challenge is over the top!
Today I chose to create a Valentine's Day card. I love to change up images, as in using an image for let's say Halloween, and using it on a Valentine's Day card, like mine here.
I used three digi images from Scribbles Designs:
F105- Heart Arrow, Mason Jar and Batty. While the textured paper in the foreground is mine, the background bordering my card is from Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' Glitterati Paper Kit. The font is called Crazy Killer.
I am a caregiver for my husband now, so my craft time is very limited. My laptop is always at hand, so I can still create digitally, at least until I find some free time (or take it and run with it).
Back to the challenge at Scribbles Designs - crafters have until the 14th of July to link their holiday (any holiday) cards or projects for their chance to win free digis from
After creating my digital Valentine's Day card, I surfed the Web, looking for different holidays.
WOW! There are tons of "unofficial" holidays all over the world. Check below for  a list of International holidays starting from today midway point through the end of 2017. (I will be skipping July 16- NO THANK YOU) LOL

Jul 11, 2017

World Population Day

Jul 16, 2017

World Snake Day

Aug 06, 2017

International Friendship Day

Aug 08, 2017

Universal & International Infinity Day

Aug 09, 2017

International Day of the World's Indigenous People

Aug 10, 2017

International Biodiesel Day

Aug 12, 2017

International Youth Day

Aug 13, 2017

International Lefthanders Day

Aug 14, 2017

World Lizard Day

Aug 23, 2017

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition

Sep 08, 2017

International Literacy Day

Sep 13, 2017

International Chocolate Day

Sep 15, 2017

Software Freedom Day

Sep 16, 2017

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

Sep 19, 2017

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Thursday

Sep 21, 2017

World Gratitude Day

Friday

Sep 22, 2017

World Car-Free Day

Friday

Sep 29, 2017

Inventors Day

Sunday

Oct 01, 2017

International Music Day

Monday

Oct 02, 2017

World Farm Animals Day

Tuesday

Oct 03, 2017

World Temperance Day

Wednesday

Oct 04, 2017

World Animal Day

Thursday

Oct 05, 2017

World Teacher's Day

Tuesday

Oct 10, 2017

World Mental Health Day

Monday

Oct 16, 2017

World Food Day

Tuesday

Oct 17, 2017

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Tuesday

Oct 24, 2017

United Nations Day

Sunday

Oct 29, 2017

International Internet Day

Wednesday

Nov 08, 2017

World Town Planning Day

Thursday

Nov 16, 2017

International Day for Tolerance

Tuesday

Nov 21, 2017

World Television Day

Saturday

Nov 25, 2017

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Thursday

Nov 30, 2017

International Computer Security Day

Friday

Dec 01, 2017

World Aids Day

Saturday

Dec 02, 2017

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Tuesday

Dec 05, 2017

International Volunteers Day

Thursday

Dec 07, 2017

International Civil Aviation Day

Sunday

Dec 10, 2017

Human Rights Day

Finding Faith, Hope & Love at the Path of Positivity Challenge blog

Welcome back, crafters! My girlfriend and her hubby are celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary this month. She loves vintage, so I thought this digital image from Luna Girl would be perfect for the digital papers and elements I chose from Decosse's Dynamite Doodles, one of two sponsors this month at the Path of Positivity challenge blog. The optional theme is Faith, Hope and Love, and you certainly need all these to maintain a marriage!

My card uses the following:

 Luna Girl Vintage Romance 2 Image 1 

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' Hearts & Swirls pp,

As Time Goes By Cranberry Plaid pp,

Glitterati Gold Glitter Paper,

Mommie Dearest Textured Paper #5,

and Pixel Scrapper A Janner Designs' Cluster Freebie

The challenge theme asks to see wedding, anniversary or engagement cards. Of course, the challenge theme is optional, but in order to have a chance to win this month's sponsored prize of a scrapbooking kit from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles, you must incorporate some faith, hope and/or love in your card. Please remember to type in the letters FT after your name when you link your card up so we know you followed the theme. You don't need to follow the optional theme if you simply want to have a chance at the Random Draw prize of three images from Pattie's Creations, another of our guest sponsors this month. 

I have FAITH in your creativity. I would LOVE to see what you make, and HOPE to see you link it up for your chance to win this month's prizes. And as always, have fun!

Have a Furry, Fluffy, Feathery & Finny Christmas at 12 Months of Christmas Blog

What would Christmas be like without our furry, fluffy, feathery or finned companions in our lives?! Since Wilson, our rescue Silkie Terrier, came into our lives, I can't imagine Christmas morning without his sniffing around the packages, giving me those sad brown eyes over breakfast, and jumping in excitement from one person to another as presents are unwrapped. Wilson adds an extra helping of joy to our Christmases. That is why the 12 Months of Christmas wants to see Christmas cards that features an animal that one might have as a household pet. Dog lover, cat lover or somewhere in between, what will your focus be?

My digital Christmas card features a digi image from Imagine That! Digis from Kris called Happy Howl-i-days. The sentiment is also from Imagine That Digis. And I couldn't resist popping Wilson in there! I also used the following digital goodies:

 Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' It's Ornamental Paper Kit Green Balls PP and A Grungy Christmas Green & Burgundy Textured papers; Snow Much Fun Glitter Snowflakes Kit Red Snowflake

Sometimes I like to send Christmas cards via email to my international friends who live in Australia, Canada, Greece, Germany and elsewhere. Sometimes I like to print them up and send them to my neighbors, just to remind them that we are all part of a community.

So, In order to have a chance this month to win the prize from our wonderful guest sponsor, Imagine That! Digis by Kris, make sure that your Christmas card has an image of a household pet as the focal point (cat, dog, bird, mouse, rabbit, hedgehog, ferret, fish, turtle, etc.) If you do follow the optional theme, be sure to add FT after your name so that you are included in the draw for this month's sponsored prize prize of a $10 gift certificate to the Imagine That! Digistamp store.

As always, you don't need to follow the theme to earn a free paper each month from Decosse's Dynamite Doodles, and have your name thrown into the year-end draw for some extra digital goodies.

Whatever you choose, however you craft, just have fun knowing that when the Christmas season rolls around, your stash of cards will be ready to mail and give out!! No stress, no worry, no running to the store. Done and done!

Happy Crafting! 

Happy Holidays at Scribbles - Happy ANY Holiday!

I love holidays! Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and especially Christmas! Holidays bring out the best in people, it seems. So why not bring out that good feeling by creating a holiday card this month? Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog wants you to create a holiday card, for ANY holiday, from today through July 15th. It's a chance to build your stash of Halloween cards, or just have fun!
As you can see, I chose to build up my stash of Christmas cards. Here's what went into my digi card:

Scribbles Images: Elf Boots, Present & Snowflake

I also used papers from Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' It's Ornamental Patterned Paper Kit, Tree Ornament paper and A Grungy Christmas Textured paper kit, Green & Burgundy

What's your favorite holiday? I love the way people spread kindness and generosity around like snowflakes during the Christmas season, but truth be told, I love to dress up and put my spook on. When I dress up, I am a different person. I feel like I can act and interact more freely than when I am just me. Does that make any sense?! LOL
So, what are YOU going to create during the HOLIDAY HOOPLA at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog? I can't wait to see...

Finding Faith, Hope & Love on the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog

The last twelve years have been rough. One of the biggest lessons I have learned is to treasure every minute with those you love. Yesterday is history, and the future is not promised. We only have today, we only have this moment.

Taking this lesson to heart, I won't wait until September 21, my wedding anniversary, to celebrate my marriage to hubby Bill. I tell him I love him every day. And today I created a card for him, an early anniversary card, if you will. He will be getting quite a few of these throughout the year.

I found the perfect sentiment, too. It's one I used when I made my son's wedding invitations. Both he and his wife loved it. It goes perfectly with the digi image from Pattie's Creaations that I hand colored with a combination of Copics, colored pencils and glitter pens. Because my craft supplies are boxed up, I created a hybrid card. I photographed my hand-colored image and created my card using digital papers and elements:   

Hybrid card uses:
A hand-colored Pattie's Creations Seashell Border 1 with

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles Chasing Rainbows Falls PP, Bokeh Multicolor 1 PP and A Grungy Christmas Blue
DDD A Tag Grab Bag Bow 2
PixelScrapper Janet Scott's A Mother's Love Heart Border Doodle 2

My card was created for this month's challenge theme over at the Path of Positivity. June's theme is all about FAITH, HOPE & LOVE. They especially want to see wedding, anniversary and engagement cards. Of course, the challenge theme is optional, but in order to have a chance to win the prize for the Most Inspirational Creation, we want to see you create a wedding card, an engagement card or an anniversary card that reflects the concepts of faith, hope and/or love. Please remember to type in the letters FT after your name when you link your card up so we know you followed the theme. You don't need to follow the optional theme if you simply want to have a chance at the Random Draw prize of three images from Pattie's Creations, one of our guest sponsors this month. You only need to follow the theme if you want a chance to win this month's sponsored prize of a scrapbooking kit from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles, provided by the second of our guest sponsors this month. One digital image is given from Creative Bug Digital SnapShots for each person chosen as a DT Delight.

Wheels Keep Rolling Along at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog

Challenge Alert, crafters! The Big Wheels Keep Turning challenge at Scribbles Designs is at the halfway point. I'm hoping I can inspire you to join the challenge, as it ends on the 15th of the month.
I created a digital card using a digi image from Scribbles called Just Married. Using a personal photo I took on vacation, I colored and then popped my image into the scene (which is the view from our rented condo to the beach on Siesta Key, Florida).
I framed my image and sentiment with some glitter paper and framed the image by tossing around some digi flowers and greenery. Here are the deets:

Scribbles Designs' Just Married

Papers: DDD Grungy Christmas Purple, Glitterati Purple & Gold

Elements: DDD Leaf Spray and Flower 2 from Tag Grab Bag 1 Mini Kit

Background: Personal photo

Font: Sonoma Script

And now it's your turn! Anything with wheels from the first one made from stone to your teenager's skateboard, whether a card (dig or hand-crafter), canvas or any other mixed media project, just show us where your wheel inspiration takes you! Don't forget to link up with Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog for your chance to win free digis from the store! P.S. (There's a freebie on the blog that will disappear at the end of the challenge - grab it now!).