Anything Goes at 4 Crafty Chicks

Well, we are officially at the end of July!  This month has just flew by!  We finally have my Mom and Dad settled into their new home and between getting Isaac ready to go back to school next month and planning my Launch Party for Close To My Heart life has been extremely busy!  I guess that is what keeps us young!

Today is Thursday so you know what that means?!  It is challenge time at 4 Crafty Chicks!  This is our 5th Thursday of the month so the theme is Anything Goes. 

I created this card a while back (before my hair and skin class at Kit & Clowder) but still think it is one of my favorites!  I was going for an aged look.  I colored this adorable image from the Saturated Canary with my Spectrum Noir pens and cut her out using a Spellbinders Die.  I thought I had almost ruined it when I tried doing my background but after it sat for a little bit I decided it helped give it that aged look I was going for.  Soem papers from my stash, an old piece of lace, flowers from WOC and a bow gave this one just the "right" feel.

Here is a close up of this adorable image:

So, what are you waiting for?  Head over to 4 Crafty Chicks and enter our Anything Goes challenge today!

I also want to say thank you to our wonderful Guest Designer for the month of July- Calypso.  We have enjoyed working and playing with you!

I am entering the following challenges:
http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

Just an FYI side note - today is the last day to order from the current Spring/Summer idea book at Close To My Heart.  The new Annual Inspirations Idea Book will be out tomorrow!  Be sure to stop by my website to see it!

Sneak peak

Good morning! I hope you are all having a wonderful week!  I just can't believe how fast this summer is going!  It will be Christmas before we know it!

Today starts a new challenge at Charisma Cardz.  This week we are looking for your creations using Ribbon, Twine or Charms.

I have used one of my favorite new stamp sets from Close To My Heart called Your Own Kind Of Wonderful to create my card.  The papers are from the new line available August 1st called Seaside. That beautiful glittery trim is also from Close To My Heart.  The flowers charm and twine are from my stash.  

Here is a close up of the stamp:

I would love for you to check out my website of all these great products! You can get there from here!

I am entering the following challenges:

7 Kids College Fund - Anything Goes

Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes

Fresh Brewed Blog - Seaside

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope to see you again soon!

Inspirational Photo at 4 Crafty Chicks

Good morning Friends!  Can you believe it is almost the end of July!  I am gearing up for my big launch party for Close To My Heart (August 30).  I am so excited to get started!  I have some wonderful things planned so if you are in the US be sure to check out my website and watch this blog for updates!

Well, it's Thursday so that means it is time for a new challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks!  This week we have a picture inspiration for you to use.

photo credit

Doesn't it just give you so many new ideas! (It makes me want a slice of cake)  Anyway,  This picture made me think of birthday parties. And what girl doesn't want to have the perfect dress for the party?
I used this adorable image from Saturated Canary called Jules.  I colored her with my Spectrum Noir pens and cut her out using a Spellbinders die.  The banner was cut with a scrap paper and a La La Land Crafts die.  Some ribbon from my stash and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and I just fell in love with this one! 

Here is a close up of this adorable image:

So be sure to head over to 4 Crafty Chicks and enter our Photo Inspiration challenge today!  I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I am entering the following challenges:

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes

Inklings & Yams - Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Scrappers Delight - Anything Girly

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

See you soon!

Princess Mask

Welcome back!  Today I have a project to share with you from Crafty Sentiments Designs using this adorable stamp from the Lollipop Dreams collection called  Princess Mask.
I colored her with my Spectrum Noir pens and cut her out using a Spellbinders die.  Some ribbon and jewels from my stash and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts completes this adorable little girl!  She was perfect for my Mom's birthday last week.

Here is a close up of this adorable stamp:

Be sure to hop over to Crafty Sentiments Designs to see the wonderful collection of stamps they have!

And...If you weren't here yesterday to hear my exciting news - I am a new consultant for Close To My Heart!  Be sure to stop over to my website and see all the fantastic products that are available!  You can get there from here.

Challenges:

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://notrealstamps.blogspot.co.uk/

Again, thanks for stopping by today!

See you soon!

The Great Outdoors

Good morning Friends!  I am so excited to have you here today!  I have a lot of fun, exciting things to tell you about!  First - I am now a new consultant with Close To My Heart!  If you have never heard of them or its just been a while - stop by my website and have a look! There are lots of amazing products and some of the most beautiful stamps!  You can check it out here.  If you are interested in hosting an online party let me know!  This is a great way to earn FREE product!

Next - It's Thursday so you know what that means?!  A new challenge is up and running at 4 Crafty Chicks!  This week Tamie is our hostess and she is wanting to see what you come up with using the theme "The Great Outdoors".  I actually made 2 different cards but decided I really liked the second one best so:

Here is my card using this adorable guy from Tiddly Inks.  I colored him with my Spectrum Noir pens and matted him to some green card stock.  The paper is from Recollections and it is actually called The Great Outdoors! Some burlap ribbon and a few dots from my stash and he will be perfect for my dad's birthday at the end of the month!

Here is a close up of this adorable little guy:

So, be sure to hop over to 4 Crafty Chicks and enter your project for The Great Outdoors challenge today!  I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Challenges:

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/

http://4kraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

See you soon!

I Had The Time Of My Life

Good morning!  It is time for another great challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks!  This week I get the honor of hosting the challenge and have chosen the theme of "Inspired by a Song"  This was a tough one for me!  I had so many songs running through my head!  Tamie and I even had a LONG Facebook conversation (sorry Tamie - I went in a completely different direction!)
So, for my card I picked the song "Time of My Life" from Dirty Dancing.  I thought these cuties from The Paper Shelter were perfect (and that is also the name of the image!)  I colored them with my Spectrum Noir pens and fussy cut around them.  I still need to work on that hair but over all am pleased with the way they turned out!  I decided to keep this one pretty simple with just some paper, a bow and a few enamel dots.  The touch of bling at the bottom is something I picked up at the last Scrapbook Convention I went to. And the sentiment was done on the computer.

Here is a close up of this adorable image:

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to hop over to

 4 Crafty Chicks

and enter our challenge this week! We can't wait to see what you create!

I am entering the following challenges:

Crafty Girls Challenges - Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe Challenges- Use A Line From A Movie

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Anything Goes

See you soon!

Die Cut Crazy July Issue

Good morning Friends!  Today marks the end of a long 3 day weekend.  I have spent the past 2 days helping my parents paint and clean a new house they are planning on moving into in the next couple of weeks.  Painting walls is not nearly as much fun as crafting but I do get a certain amount of satisfaction in seeing a room transform itself with just a little bit of color!

Today I want to share with you my submission from this months issue of Die Cut Crazy Magazine.  The July issue is now available and is jam packed with some fantastic projects!  This issue is all about Summer.  

When I think of summer I think about all the family get gatherings and BBQ's, the kids being home and just simply enjoying time together.  

I created this birthday card using the bright colors of summer.(although Lacie's birthday is in December!)  All of the lettering was cut with vinyl using the following Cricut cartridges:  Chalkboard Font, Kate's ABC's, and Straight From The Nest.  (tip:  The vinyl makes using the Chalkboard font much easier!)  I layers a piece of black cardstock on top of my white card base and added a flower from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The banner was cut using a paper pack from my stash and the bows were from scrap as well.

So be sure to check out this months edition of

 Die Cut Crazy Magazine! 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Sister Act Challenges - Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes with Ribbon

DRS Designs - Banners or flags

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you will come back soon!

Fun in the Sun

Good morning Friends! Thanks for stopping by today!  To all my American Friends - Happy 4th of July!  Yay for a 3 day weekend!
Last weekend we went to Indiana for my son's first Professional Bowling Tournament!  It was a long weekend but lots of fun.  I really enjoyed watching him bowl with some of the best bowlers in the country!  He didn't win but he didn't get last either!  We are just so proud of all he has accomplished!

On to today's project:  This darling stamp is called My Summer Hat and she is one of the new stamps from Crafty Sentiments.  Isn't she just the most adorable thing?  
I have been taking the Skin and Hair class that Alyce at Kit and Clowder has (If you ever thought about taking a class - she is fantastic!)  I think I am actually getting better!  I colored this cutie with my Spectrum Noir pens and fussy cut around her. Some pattern paper, flowers and ribbon from my stash and she was complete.  I just love the bright colors and she was so much fun to color!

Here is a close up of this darling stamp:

So head over to Crafty Sentiments Designs and check out all the adorable stamps they have to offer!  

I am entering her into the following challenges:

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Chocolate Coffee and Cards- Summer

Fussy and Fancy - Summertime

Sister Act- Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you will join me again soon!

Ahoy Matey!

Good morning friends! Today begins a new challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks.  Leann is our wonderful hostess and she is wanting to see cards with a nautical theme.  When I found this cute little sailor from La La Land Crafts I knew he would be perfect for this challenge!  Then while out shopping I came across this great pattern paper and Anchor die and knew this card was going to be perfect for a 4th of July card!

I colored my little sailor with my Spectrum Noir pens and fussy cut him out.  The pattern paper is all from The Paper Studio and the Anchor die is from Spellbinders.  Some card stock and home made enamel dots and this little guy was finished!

Here is a close up of this little cutie:

And one of the Anchor Die:

So, are you ready to get Crafty?  Head over to 4 Crafty Chicks and enter your Nautical Themed project today!  I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I am entering Luka into the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make your mark

Crafter's Cafe - Red White and Blue

Crafting By Designs- Anything Goes

Inky Impressions - Patriotic

Thanks for stopping by! I hope to see you again soon!