AEI♥U Challenge From Avery Elle

 

Hello!

I just realized that I hadn't posted my card for the Avery Elle challenge!  It is my first time entering, and although I don't have any Avery Elle Stamps, they had this great digital stamp that we could use to join in the challenge.  So here is the inspiration photo:

And with just three hours to spare, here is my card:

Best Wishes

Stamps:  Avery Elle Digital Stamp

Paper:  Smokey Shadow Vintage Cream (PTI): Cherry Cobbler (SU)

Accessories:  Ribbon (SU), Rhinestones (TE), Heart Die Cut (TE)

Thanks for stopping by--have a good Monday tomorrow!

Chris

Squeeze-A-Palooza #4, Valentine's Day!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I am finally getting to post in 2013--yea!  Who knew the new year would get off to such a running start?  So for my first post of the year, I was able to join in on the monthly challenge from Fresh Squeezed Stamps.  I had the pleasure of meeting both Ryan and Shannon when they did a make n take a few months ago, and they are two super nice ladies!  I have been hoping to have time to participate in one of their challenges for a while, and I have had the card made for a few days--finally found time to sit down and write up a post!  And my daughter liked the challenge so much she made a card too :).

So this month's challenge was to create something inspired by the following photos, which you can find here.
They also offer a free digi stamp along with their challenge, and I liked it so much that I just had to use it.  So here is my Valentine's Day card:

Stamps:  Fresh Squeezed Digi Stamp (see link above)

Cardstock:  Pink Pirouette (SU), Vintage Cream (PTI)

Patterned Paper:  Jillibean Soup

Misc.  Ribbon, Chalking around focal point; free font (Kimberly Geswein fonts)

And here is my daughter's card:

 

Stamps:  Fresh Squeezed Digi Stamp

Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White, Hibiscus Burst (PTI)

Misc.  Copic Markers, glitter ribbon, cuttlebug embossing folder

If you like our cards-you can head to the Fresh Squeezed Stamps Blog and click "like" on our card!

Thanks so much for stopping by--have a great day!

Chris

TE Calendar Challenge--December!

Hello!

I made it--all 12 months of the Taylor's Calendar Challenge, and all posted before the deadline of December 31st!  These were to be Christmas presents, so the recipients ended up getting a last Christmas present on either December 29th or 30th--late, but not too bad.  This was a really fun challenge to participate in, and I love the fact that I was able to make some unique Christmas presents while having fun.  And if I haven't mentioned it, should you want to make your own calendar--you can download Taylor's 6 by 6 calendar here.

So last but not least, here is December!  This is one of my favorites, I just love the little penguins and the little pom pom and sparkles!

December

Stamps:  Penguin Pals (TE), Everyday Occasions (Doodlebug)

Paper:  Vintage Cream Cardstock (PTI), Patterned Paper (Echo Park)

Fun Details:  Copic Markers, Pom pom, Red Jewels, sparkle berries

Thank you so much for checking out my calendars!  I hope to see you in 2013 with some new projects and challenges!

Chris

TE Calendar Challenge--November

Hello Everyone!

Up next in the Taylor's Calendar Challenge--November!  I tried to make the wheelbarrow look weathered and loved :).   I have to say--I just love Taylor's stamp set A Bushel and a Peck--it is so so cute!  I am hoping there is a Valentine's Day/Spring Holiday version in the works, that wheelbarrow would look really cute with hearts, eggs, etc.

November

Stamps:  A Bushel and a Peck (TE); Everyday Occasions (Doodlebug)

Paper:  Patterned paper, cardstock:  Stampin' Up

Fun Details:  Copic Markers, Smooch (in the middle of the flowers, you can't really see it but it is there!), ribbon

Only one more month to go--thanks for stopping by!

Chris

TE Calendar Challenge--October

Hello Again!

I am back with another installment in Taylor's Calendar Challenge.  Up next is October, with fun glittery ribbon!

October

Stamps:  Totally Tags--Halloween (TE), Everyday Occasions (Doodlebug)

Paper:  Patterned Paper (We R Memory Keepers), Cardstock (Doodlebug)

Fun Details:  Glitter Ribbon, Brads

Thanks so much for stopping by!  November is coming next!

Chris