7 Kids College Fund~Mama Elephant Reindeer Games

Today I'm sharing my newest card for 7 Kids College Fund, but before I get to it, I just wanted to remind you that there is one more day to enter our current "ANYTHING GOES" challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog! 

Please be sure to use a stamp carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store before linking your project. :) 

 

I'm still making Christmas cards and now that I have these adorable stamps from Mama Elephant called Reindeer Games I'm soooooo excited and happy!! I've been patiently waiting for these cute reindeer and I know you're gonna love them too!! Aren't they AWESOME?!! They also have a coordinating die available for purchase so you don't have to cut them out by hand! I stamped them on Kraft Cardstock and added more color with my Copics.

 

 Copics: 

Reindeer: E11, E13, E15, E18

Antlers: E42, E43, E44

Black 

 

My decorative papers are from Penny Black Holiday Trimming 6x6 Paper Pad. I distressed all the edges with Black Soot Distress Ink. The ribbon and pearls were from my stash. The sentiment is from Mama Elephant Merry Greetings.

 

 Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

Mama Elephant Reindeer Games Clear Stamp Set

Mama Elephant Reindeer Games Creative Cuts Dies

Penny Black Holiday Trimmings 6x6 Paper Pad

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Ranger Black Soot Distress Ink

Copics

Scor-pal  

Scor-Tape

Remember, when you see a card from any of the DT Members using products you like, please click on the links we provide in our blog posts when you place an order so we can get credit, and continue to make beautiful cards for you to enjoy. :) Have an awesome week my friends!

Hugs,

Rosie

C.C. Designs~Swiss Pixie Lucy with Scarf

C.C. Designs had an awesome November Release with some of the cutest winter stamps ever! I LOVE them all!! Today for the newsletter I colored up this adorable gal called Swiss Pixie Lucy with Scarf. She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.

 

Copics:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13

Hair: E43, E44, E47

Pink: R81, R83, R85, R39

Blue: B21, B23, B66

Gray: N0, C3, C5

Plaid: R81, R85, B21, B66

White Puffy: Liquid Applique
I used lots of goodies from C.C. Designs on this card....pretty much everything except the pearls. :)

 

 C.C. Designs Cutters Ovals #1 Die 

C.C. Designs Cutters Scalloped Ovals Die

C.C. Designs Cutters Snowflakes Die

C.C. Designs Paper Pad 6x6 Snowy Day

C.C. Designs Pink Stitched Ribbon
 

 

Now head over to the C.C. Designs Store to snatch up all the goodies from this release! And be sure to share your creations on the C.C. Designs Facebook Page! We would love to ooooh and aaaah over your cards!! :)

Have an awesome week!
Rosie :)

I Am Roses NOVEMBER Challenge~Anything Goes!

The theme for the next month is: 

ANYTHING GOES!!
Here are the Details/Rules:

• Contest runs NOVEMBER 15th - DECEMBER 8th (Ends 11:55pm PST)
• Theme: "Anything Goes"
• Minimum (2) I Am Roses Products
• One project submission per participant
• One winner will be chosen
• Participants will upload their project to their blog or forum, Label it “November IAR Challenge”
• Participants will add a direct link to their project using the InLinkz tool provided. (*if you are unable to use the tool, leave a comment to this blog post and leave a direct link to your project)
• Must Subscribe/or be a Follower of the IAR Challenge Blog
• Winner will be announced alongside the next NEW monthly challenge on the 15th 

 For my card today I colored up MiC Elvette Sitting. Isn't she just the most adorable elf ever!! I love all the new elves recently released at Make it Crafty! She's printed on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.

 

Copics:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13

Eyes: YG06, YG25, YG67, Black

Hair: E43, E47, E49

Red: R24, R27, R29, R39, R89

Green: YG06, YG25, YG67, G28

Silver Bell: N0, N2, N4, C7

White: N0, N2, N4, Colorless Blender

 

My cute dps are from C.C. Designs Merry Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad. The ribbon and pearls were in my stash. All of the gorgeous flowers on my card are from I Am Roses! These are the flowers I used:

 

R43-15 White Paper Roses

LY1-79 Christmas Mixed Lily Paper Flowers

S3-79 Mixed Christmas Color Cherry Blossoms

S10-427 Small All Mixed Paper Flowers

L0-0 Green Leaves

ST1 White Stamens

 

 

 Now, don't forget to come play along with us on the IAR Challenge Blog using flowers from the IAR STORE. You have until DECEMBER 8th to link up your project, but remember you must use at least 2 items from I Am Roses!! I can't wait to see what you make! 

 

Hugs,

Rosie

LDRS Creative~Penny's Birthday Surprise!

Happy Thursday everyone! I'm back today to share my latest card for LDRS Creative using Penny's Birthday Suprise from CandiBean. I think this stamp is so stinkin' adorable! She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.

Copics:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Pink: R81, R83, R85, R39, R59

Orange: YR02, YR04, YR07, YR09

Green: YG06, YG25, YG67, G28

Teal: BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18

Plaid shirt: R81, R85, YG06, G28

Crown: Y11, Y20, YR21, YR23, YR24

Bear: E42, E43, E44, R20

 

My dps are from an older paper pad called Doodlebug Design Sugar Shoppe 6x6 Paper Pad. The ribbon and pearls were in my stash. The sentiment is from LDRS and is called Friendship Sentiments. I used the LDRS Dewdrop Border Die on the left edge, which happens to be on sale in the LDRS Creative Store right now!

Now be sure to head on over to the LDRS Creative Store to check out all the cute stamps and sales that are going on right now!

Have an awesome Thursday!

Rosie :)

C.C. Designs Cocoa Nancy

C.C. Designs had an awesome November Release with some of the cutest winter stamps ever! I LOVE them all and one of my faves is this stamp from the Roberto's Rascals line called Cocoa Nancy so I had to color her up! She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.
 

Copics:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13

Hair: C3, C7, Black

Red: R24, R27, R29, R89

Black: C3, C5, C7, Black

Plaid: R24, R89, YG25, G28, Black

White Puffy: Liquid Applique

The paper is from an older My Mind's Eye pad. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash. The ovals behind my image are from C.C. Designs and called Ovals #1 Die and Scalloped Ovals Die.
 

 Now head over to the C.C. Designs Store to snatch up all the goodies from this release! And be sure to share your creations on the C.C. Designs Facebook Page! We would love to ooooh and aaaah over your cards!! :)

Have an awesome week!
Rosie :)

Make it Colourful NOVEMBER Challenge~CHRISTMAS COLORS!

Hi everyone! Today starts a new challenge on the Make it Colourful Challenge Blog, and for the month of NOVEMBER our challenge is: CHRISTMAS COLORS! Perfect way to get a start on those Christmas cards! :)

I decided to color up this cutie called Sock's Digi Stamp. I think he's adorable! He's printed on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.

Copics:
Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13

Hair: E44, E47, E49
Eyes: YG25, YG67
Green: YG06, YG25, YG67
Red: R24, R27, R29, R59
Gray: N0, C3, C5

Everything on the card came from my stash. I fussy cut Sock's out and raised him on pop-dots for added dimension. The Joy sentiment is a sticker that I also raised on pop-dots.

Before entering please read…

Challenge Details:

1. You must include at least ONE Make it Crafty image – All other entries will be disqualified.
   Your one image can include a background image and can be combined with images from other brands.
2. This is a COLOURING challenge and must include some type of colouring whether it be with markers, pencils, paints, distress inks or even finger painting. The choice is yours!
3. You can enter as many times as you like as long as each project is a new creation. (No Back linking)
4. You DO NOT have to make a card and can submit your coloured image only.
   Please make sure you WATERMARK the image with your name.

Winners will be announced on the 3rd of the following month

There are NO random winners.
The DT will vote at the end of the challenge and ‘One’ winner & Top 3 will be selected

Prize

The winner will receive a $15 gift certificate to spend at Make it Crafty

Remember to use a Make it Crafty image and upload your projects to the Make it Crafty Gallery. Also, please share your progress, possible disasters and your triumphs with us in the Facebook group HERE. We'd love to see you joining us so we can Oooooh and Aaaaah over your creations!

 

 Have a great Saturday!

 Rosie

C.C. Designs November Release BLOG HOP!

Today is the official RELEASE DAY for all of our new November products!! As you have seen from our Preview Days, all of these items are perfect for upcoming holidays and wintry days. You can view the entire release HERE!

We have 15 Character Stamps, 1 Sentiment Stamp Set, Snowflake Die Set, Make A Card #11 Winter Die, Snowy Day Enamel Dots, and 1 new Snowy Day 6x6 Paper Pad.  I told you....this release is AMAZING!!

For my card today, I used this adorable stamp called STACK OF SNOWMEN. They are so stinkin' adorable...LOVE them!! I stamped them on Neenah Cardstock and colored them with Copics.

Copics:
Pink: R81, R83, R85, R39
Blue: B23, B24, B32
Carrot noses: YR02, YR04, YR09
Arms: E42, E43, E47
Snowmen: N0, N2, Colorless Blender 
Liquid Applique

I used lots of the new goodies on this card: Stack of Snowmen Rubber Stamp, Snowy Sentiments Rubber Stamp, Snowy Day Paper Pad, Snowy Day Enamel Dots, Snowflakes Dies, and Make A Card #11 Winter Die. The C.C. Designs Cutters Ovals #1 Die and Scalloped Ovals Die were released in the C.C. Designs Store last month.

 Going forward, we will have a New Release Blog Hop with every release to showcase our talented Design Team! If you get lost along the way, this is our hopping list.

C.C. Designs Blog

Asa

Christine L.

Colleen

Jo

Kathy

Kim

Laura

Lizzy

Martha

Rosemary

Simone

Stacie

Tamara 

And we can’t have a Blog Hop without a PRIZE!! Here is how to enter: 

Leave a comment on each DT Member’s Blog, and then head back to the C.C. Designs Blog to let us know you completed the hop. One random winner will receive a prize for completing the blog hop!! 

**This Blog Hop will end on Sunday, November 8th at NOON, 12pm EST! Winners will be announced the following week!

There are also 3 more chances to win prizes on the C.C. Designs Facebook Page!! Head over and join us for more fun! 

Happy Hopping!
Rosie 

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #138: ANYTHING GOES!

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today starts a new challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog! The theme for the next 2 weeks is: ANYTHING GOES!! 

Just remember to qualify for the Top 3 and Gift Certificate drawing, you must use a stamp carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store. This challenge will end on NOVEMBER 17th, 12:00pm MST.  

Some of my favorite stamps are from Mama Elephant, and 7 Kids has an amazing selection to choose from! From my card today I used Bear Hugs. This stamp set also has a coordinating die available for purchase so you don't have to cut the stamps out by hand. I stamped the bears on Kraft cardstock. The best part...no coloring! These sets are great for those of you who are intimidated by coloring. :)

I used the Polaroid die from My Favorite Things. The sentiment is from Mama Elephant Friend Indeed Clear Stamp Set. Check out the full list of supplies below!

Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

Mama Elephant Bear Hugs Clear Stamp Set

Mama Elephant Bear Hugs Creative Cuts Dies

Mama Elephant Friend Indeed Clear Stamp Set

 Mama Elephant Friend Script Creative Cuts Dies
My Favorite Things Die-Namics Polaroid Cover-Up Die 

Penny Black Beau Jardins 6x6 Paper Pad
Ranger Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink 
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Scor-pal
Scor-Tape 

Remember, when you see a card from any of the DT Members using products you like, please click on the links we provide in our blog posts when you place an order so we can get credit, and continue to make beautiful cards for you to enjoy. :) This new challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog ends NOVEMBER 17th at 12pm MST!

Hugs,
Rosie 

C.C. Designs PREVIEW DAY 3 for November Release!

Today is the last day of PREVIEWS for the NOVEMBER Release hitting the C.C. Designs Store on Thursday at 12pm EST. The Design Team has been previewing these amazing stamps, dies, Snowy Day paper pad, and Snowy Day enamel dots on the C.C. Designs Blog over the last few days! Be sure to head over to C.C. Designs Facebook Page to answer the questions that have been posted over for a chance at our Facebook prizes!! 

On Thursday at NOON, 12pm EST, we will have a NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP on the C.C. Designs Blog so be sure to stop back by for a chance to win a prize from our hop. :)

For my card today I'm previewing this cutie called IGGY!! I LOVE this stamp!! She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.

Copics:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13

Hair: E43, E47, E49

Pink: R81, R83, R85, R39

Black: C3, C5, C7

Igloo: N0, N2, C3, Colorless Blender

Liquid Applique

The decorative papers are from the new C.C. Designs Snowy Day 6x6 Paper Pad. The pink enamel dots are from C.C. Designs Snow Day Enamel Dots. My sentiment is from Snowy Sentiments Rubber Stamp also coming out this Thursday. I used the C.C. Designs Cutters Big Scalloped Square Die and C.C. Designs Cutters Squares #1 Die around my image.

 

 

Now head over to the C.C. Designs Facebook Page, find the Preview banner with the question, and leave your answer in the comment section. Don't forget about commenting on Question 1 and Question 2 on the FB Page also!

See you tomorrow at NOON for our NOVEMBER RELEASE BLOG HOP!

Hugs,

Rosie

7 Kids College Fund~Angel Twila from C.C. Designs

Today I'm sharing my newest card for 7 Kids College Fund, but before I get to it, I just wanted to remind you that there is one more day to enter our current "ANYTHING GOES" challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog! 

Please be sure to use a stamp carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store before linking your project. :) 

 

Now that Halloween is over, it's time to get busy on those Christmas cards!! I can't believe it's right around the corner....geez Louise! So today I colored up this adorable gal called Angel Twila. She's currently on pre-order at 7 Kids College Fund. I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, and colored her with Copics.

 

Copics:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13

Hair: C3, C7, Black

White: N0, N2, Colorless Blender

Wings: BG10, Colorless Blender

Hairbands/Wand: BG10, BG13, BG18

Gold: Y11, YR21, YR23, YR25

 

I used some dps from Carta Bella and distressed the edges with Black Soot Distress Ink. The awesome snowflake oval die frame is called Sue Wilson Designs Peeking Snowflake Die....LOVE it!! The sentiment is from Mama Elephant Merry Greetings.

 

 Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

C.C. Designs Angel Twila

Sue Wilson Designs Peeking Snowflake Dies

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Ranger Black Soot Distress Ink

Copics

Scor-pal  

Scor-Tape

Remember, when you see a card from any of the DT Members using products you like, please click on the links we provide in our blog posts when you place an order so we can get credit, and continue to make beautiful cards for you to enjoy. :) Have an awesome week my friends!

Hugs,

Rosie