The Digital World

Good morning everyone,

I have to tell you I am loving doing the digital dance these days. I've been working hard on a new website for Tellen Designs and needed a break, so I went to The Creative Cottage after reading about their wonderful sale: Buy One, Get One Free. I purchased the new Hattie digi set and the new digital kit, "Just For You" which features my favorite teddy bear, Sherbet.

I have found that I can do so much with digital images AND papers. The kits at The Creative Cottage are beautiful; you will love their colors and it is really so easy to do. I simply downloaded the kit, opened up a Word document and inserted my "pictures." I was able to resize them for my standard card size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) so there is no waste of paper. I even resized the ribbons that come with the kit so that they are wider - was so easy. I sized my image (3.5") and set up the layout. This time, I combined it with metallic buttons, fabric lace, tule (knotted) with a paper rose and pin - it was the perfect setting.

I just couldn't find the appropriate challenge to enter it in. No worries. I can just print off some more stuff to make another card later. :-P

Stay tuned for more digital fun at The Creative Cottage right here on this station. ;D I think the freebie is still up for you to grab. Now's a good time to go shopping with their BOGOF. ;b

Going Green

As a new member of the design team for Glue, Scissors Paper, we were challenged to create a product using 50% recycled materials. I'm a paper lover from the word go and using recycled paper was not ideal BUT I have to tell you, it can be done and still be beautiful.


Remember, the challenge is to create something 50% recycled, so I started with this breakfast sausage package. I was determined to stick with the challenge and to make it pretty. I cut the package up so that I would have the paper and tags instead of chipboard and card stock.

My sister's birthday was January 6th and truth be told, we always forget about her. Most of us are trying to find a nickle after Christmas let alone buy her a birthday gift. This mini album measures approximately 3.5" x 3.5" - the package was not really big.

So, I decided to make something she talks a lot about - inspiration and affirmations.

When I gave this to her, she never noticed the background papers were all advertisements from our local Lucky's supermarket.

I did use some pretty scraps and flowers to add some cuteness.

But as you can see from the apples being advertised, I still had to keep it recycled 50%.

I let her last page (opposite the advertised page) be a folio. I put photos of us, our parents, her kids and her grandbabies with room for her to add what photos I didn't have.

She was so thrilled, she didn't realize it was created on recycled paper. I hope you like it too.

You should see what my design team sisters made - so many awesome projects that you won't believe they were recycled! These ladies really shocked me at such beautiful creations. Why not go check them out - just click here to get to Glue, Scissors, Paper -- join the challenge! It'll be fun! ;D

Something...

Ahh...the weekend is here. 'How you doin'?' ---in my best Wendy Williams' voice impersonation.

I thought I'd enter the Stamp Something challenge, as it is a sketch and I do love sketches! ;D

I colored my digital image with Copics and my papers are from DCWV - my favorite pack. Later, I'll be going to JoAnn Fabrics to see what sales they have so I can use those coupons! Don't you just love coupons - a marketing tactic to get us in there y'all - don't fall for it! HA! ;D

Over at Tellen's Place...

Ahhh...tomorrow is the first challenge of the year at Tellen's Place (my challenge blog) and if you haven't signed up to follow, you might consider it because all followers get in a special drawing each month - just for following. ;D

The design team has been busy preparing for the new year challenge. We're also gearing up for a new release of Tellen Design images (some will be freebies throughout the month to use in challenges) and we'll have our first blog hop soon to celebrate those new images! How sweet is that? Last month, we had a drawing for all who entered the challenges throughout the month, a drawing for all that made Top 3 and a drawing to all that had won a challenge. We also gave away prizes just for the heck of it - so stay tuned....YOU could be a lucky winner too! ;D

I'm entering this card at The SophistiCat's challenge where you just need to add your fancy borders to your project. The design team really came up with some great projects to inspire you, so head on over and get a feel for some sophiticated designs! ;p

Hearts A'Plenty

I guess you can tell by now how much fun I've had with Heather's sweet heart images for her release these past few days. If you haven't checked out her blog to see her creations and the others that have made things, you might want to take some time and check it out. Or, take a shortcut and head on over to the store to see all of the newbies. In fact, Heather has a nice variety of digital stamps for every occasion.

Heather is such a wonderful person. We've never met but don't you just love when you connect with a blogger and she becomes your friend? She's just such an adorable little lady.

I love the heart images because they don't have to be used just for Valentine's Day. I was thinking about the color purple and wanted to use it on a card for hubby. I thought I would put up a bunch of hearts and tell him I have a lot of heart for him - even when he's acting like King Mufasa! ;D I even popped on some bling in different colors. These were a lot of fun.

Happy Crafting everyone! ;D

Turtle Love...

"I'm in the mood for love...simply because you're near me..".--those are the lyrics to a song back in the '30's and though I wasn't born during that time, I love those black and white movies with the men dressed to the nines and the ladies elegantly fashioned all romantic with each other.

Heather's Coffee Break has released new images and I couldn't help but ink up to keep up with that time frame - her release and FREEBIES end Sunday, so head on over and get yourself some! Don't forget to stop in her store and check out her digi's - she is really fabulously talented. I just love her cute images. Look at my turtle card with a basket full of hearts. Don't you just love his visor.

I'll have another card tomorrow using one of her free images she's offering up. Check it out and look at the prizes she's giving away - such a lovely way to bring in the new year - fun stuff y'all! ;d

With love...

What a way to start the day...with love... :D

As promised, here is another card made using one of Heather's newest digital images. I love this because it can be used for any kind of day, not just Valentine's day. I used a sentiment ticket from Allissa's Paper Town who has just released a new batch of tickets - should check those out too! I am so hooked on this sentiment tickets that can be printed on patterned paper and used just all over! :p

This image is so cute from Heather's Coffee Break with the heart all around. You know I can use them any time and color it purple (that's another color for Valentine's Day). I pretended it is a cup of coffee with a candy heart that will melt...aww...melt your heart...get it? Tee-hee...So check out Heather's store and see what she has that you can use for any day of the week.

Have fun!