The Sweet Life

 I was excited to see that CC Designs had a bunch of new digis in their shop - I'm a sucker for instant gratification. ;) This one was perfect for a Summer card, and I'd like to link it up to the following challenges:

CC Designs Facebook Challenge - AG/Optional Summer

Let's Craft & Create #233 - AG/Fun in the Sun

Papercraft Challenge #131 - Sunny Days & Bright Hues

Wednesday's Creative Inspiration - Summer Sunshine

I used papers from Doodlebug Designs - they were perfect to pair with this cute digi stamp called Beach Babe Twila from CC Designs! I colored her with Copics and used a stitched edge arch nesting die from Unity to cut out. Peace.

Bad Kitty

 Hump Day! ;) We had a nice break from the heat yesterday and I took full advantage in my kitchen!  I baked all morning, then I made some yummy crackers with a Chex-Mix-type buttery mixture, then a delicious roast chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy... Mmmmmmm.... I make a really badass gravy, if I do say so myself. And gravy is brown. Sauce is red, made from tomatoes.  ;)  hee hee  Anyway!  Today is supposed to be back up to 80, so I'll be trying to keep cool! I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

The Greeting Farm Facebook Fan Page - Add a Banner

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

AllSorts #853 - Use Stencils

I made my background by ink smooshing Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide Ink on watercolor paper, then applying it heavily through my star stencil and embossing it with clear sparkly embossing powder. I sponged the edges with the same ink as well. I stamped out my adorable "bad kitty" from The Greeting Farm's Cheeky Divas Big Kit with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I colored her with Copics and Stickles, fussy cut her, and attached her with foam dots. I used a banner die (I believe from Mama Elephant) with the letters die cut out from it. Peace.

Just a Note

 Good morning!  FINALLY a break in our heat wave - high of 64 today with rain allll day. Can you believe that - a 30 degree difference in temperature in just 3 days! LOL  Crazy. I think I'll take this opportunity to spend the day in the kitchen! I'm a hobby baker and treat maker and I have a few orders for things but my people know I do not work in 90-degree kitchens, so they will be happy for the rain as well! :)

I'd like to enter this card below into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Back to School

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Back to School

I used a digi paper and clear stamp from Polkadoodles to create my card. I die cut the kitty after coloring him with Copics, sponging the edges with black ink and adding a little paperclip to it. I then added a sticker sentiment, a pen brad, eyeglasses die cut, and a piece of ruler washi tape. Peace.

Have a Freakin' Cute Day!

 Sliding in sideways to play along with the Passion for Markers challenge this week #844 - theme is Transport!

I don't have a lot of craft supplies that fit the theme, but this cute digi Celestine & Gustave from Freakin' Cute Stamps surely hit the mark. I colored with Copics and used a nesting die to cut out. Papers are from Doodlebug Designs. Peace.

hugs

 Good morning friends!  I hope you all had a safe and fun weekend! I feel like I just got back from vacation - we did something almost every day starting last Wednesday and lemme tell ya, my house needs some attention! LOL We're not planning a big vacation this year so we're trying to do some day things - we love going to local breweries and checking out the food and different beers/ciders/etc. What are you up to this Summer?

I would like to enter my card below into the following challenges today:

Cut it Up #359 - Critters

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

A Cut Above July 2-Year Anniversary - Anything Goes (with die cuts)

I created my background by misting Mica Spray Stains in purple & green onto watercolor paper. I spritzed a bit of water and smooshed it and let it dry. I then cut out the panel with the Dotted Cover die (minus the dotted cover - ha!) from Pink & Main, die cut the word "hugs" our of the center, stamped some "stars" on it with Versafine Clear and embossed with a white sparkly embossing powder. I stamped the adorable images from the My Lucky Unicorn set at Mama Elephant (if I ever win the lottery, I'm adding alllllll the stuff in their shop to my cart) with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I colored with Copics and Stickles, fussy cut, and attached them with foam dots. I added some rhinestone stickers to finish it off. Peace.

Witching You a Happy Halloween

Hi friends! We are having a DT call over at 613 Avenue Create:

We need two or three designers to join our team. We are a laid-back, easy-peasy team, with few rules. Our challenges are set for the entire year, so you will be able to create your projects in advance. We ask for a minimum commitment of six months. If you are interested, please contact Em at emlouisef@gmail.com All skill levels are welcome!

Check it out while you're taking a peek at our new challenge!

Theme is Holidays (any) or Anything Goes!

You know I'll always choose Halloween if at all possible!  LOL  My papers and sticker embellies are from Prima Marketing called Luna. Stamps are from My Favorite Things Best Witches set. I used the papers to paper-piece the chair and her outfit, including the bow on her hat. I colored the rest with Copics and a white gel pen, fussy cut, and attached the girl and the cat with foam tape. 

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Paper, Rocks, Scissors #18 - Anything Goes

Two Old Bats Halloween - Anything Halloween Goes

Peace. 

USA 250 Birthday IG Hop

 I have been participating in some hops on Instagram and they are just so much fun - no pressure, no real "rules" (except to follow theme), and it's helped me gain more followers. I swear the algorithm hates me because I have the word "witch" in my IG name! *sigh* Anyway!  Today we have a hop celebrating America turning 250 years old!

You can find my IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/craftywitchyjenn/

I'd like to enter my first card below into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Stars and/or Stripes

Crafting Happiness July - Red, White, and Blue

{PIN}spirational Challenge #339 - Red, White, and Blue

I used the digi stamp bundle Give Me a Sign from Sweet November Stamps for all of these cards, because they reminded me of my grandchildren! The one above is Peace Out, colored with Copics, which reminded me of the oldest, RaeRae (7). All of my papers are from Doodlebug Designs, and I used a cell phone die to cut the little cutie out, added a die cut star and a sentiment from the paper pack.

And here are the rest:

This one is called A Okay, it reminded me of my Lisey (6).

Fingers Crossed totally reminds me of my lil Millie (4).

And last, but certainly not least, is Thumbs Up, which was for my brand new one month old grandson, Sonny.

Here's a picture of them all for reference - the cutest kids in the universe (I may be a little biased):

Thank you for visiting - check out my IG post if you'd like more info on the hops! Peace.