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Monday, December 21, 2020

CIC 509 Card 2




Our theme over at Cupcake Inspirations beginning this week is:

SNOWFLAKES

Bunny On Snowball
Oh My Goodness I just LOVE Tricia's artwork there!
Be sure to check it out - 

*****This is the last challenge for 2020
So much is in store for Cupcake Inspirations in 2021
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CIC 509 Week 1




I had so much fun coloring up this image from Hannah Lynn 
called Owl Snow Forest.

Our theme over at Cupcake Inspirations beginning this week is:

SNOWFLAKES

*****This is the last challenge for 2020
So much is in store for Cupcake Inspirations in 2021
Be sure to follow us on Facebook 
to stay up to date!*****

Cupcake Inspirational Photo Below:


Come Play Along With Us!

Monday, December 14, 2020

CIC 508 Week 2


Love this pretty challenge!
Cupcake Inspirations is having a Shades of Blue theme challenge.
This is the second and final week.

On my card I used Stampin Up Buffalo Plaid stamp and the Polar Bear is from


Inspirational Photo Here:



Monday, December 7, 2020

CIC 508 Week 1


Happy December!

A new challenge begins at Cupcake Inspirations today.

The Theme is a color scheme :  Shades of Blue 
For my card I used a Mo's Digital Pencil stamp called 
Max at Hanukkah
I love the sweet look on the boy's face.
It reminds me of when my boys were small.

Come and play along with us and make it Shades of Blue 
Inspirational Photo Below


Entering into the following challenges:

Monday, November 30, 2020

CIC 507 Week 2


It is the second week of our challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations.
The theme is: Holiday Sweets

This cutie from Bugaboo Stamps is loving her sweet candy cane

Monday, November 23, 2020

CIC 507 Week1


We are beginning a brand new challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations this morning.

The Theme Is: Holiday Sweets

For this card I used a stamp I had in my stash that I adore: Apple of My Eye 
This adorable bear is holding an apple pie for Thanksgiving.

The holidays are getting closer - Enjoy and Stay Safe

Monday, November 16, 2020

CIC 506 Week 2



Happy Monday!
I hope you are having a beautiful day.

For this card I used Newton's Nook stamp set - 

Oh it is sooo adorable!!

Our theme over at Cupcake Inspiration Challenges is 
Fall colors -
RedYellowOrange

Come join in and play along!





Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Cupcake Day


Today I played with my stamp set: Ralph Enjoys A Cupcake
from Inky Stampers - he was so fun to color up!  

The background and stars stamps are from Inkadinkado called Marquee Birthday


Entering this in the following challenges:

The Artsy Stamper Challenge #27 - Something Yummy

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Challenge #44


Monday, November 9, 2020

CIC 506 Week


Oh, I love the colors of Fall!

Our theme over at Cupcake Inspiration Challenges are Fall colors -
Red, Yellow, Orange

I hope you will pop over there and play along with us!

(For my card I used the Stampin Up stamp set -  Sheltering Tree)



Monday, November 2, 2020

CIC 505 Week 2


Oh, I had so much fun making my very first shaker card.

I love the spooky Halloween night background I stamped and the fun Pumpkin Jack digital stamp from Faery Ink digital stamps that I have had for quite a long time and never used.

Come and join our spooky challenge over at

Monsters & Ghouls is the theme.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Sitting Fuzzy Bear


Today I made a card using Little Scraps Of Heaven's digital stamp - Sitting Fuzzy Bear and sentiment
Tricia from Little Scraps of Heaven has the cutest images!   I have loved them for a long time and she told me she is going to be putting more images into the shop.
http://littlescrapsofheavendesigns.com/
I colored him, trying to make him look as fuzzy as I could.

Entering this into the following challenges:
Christmas With The Cuties - #43 Christmas Teddies


Monday, October 26, 2020

CIC 505 Week 1


Happy Halloween!

I had fun making this card.  I used BUGABOO's image Halloween Silhouette and then sponged the background.  
I punched a circle to cover the card base to make the moon. And, stamped a few extra ghosts.

Come join our fun Challenge Monsters & Ghouls
over at 




Entering into the following challenges:
#186 Halloween Fun Always Fun Challenges
Double Trouble Challenge - Thing 1 Orange, Yellow, Purple used



Monday, October 19, 2020

CIC 504 Week 2


So, my other favorite hobby is crocheting.
I crochet for myself, friends, family 
and
my favorite charity - Project Linus

We make blankets for children newborn to 18 in hospitals and those in need.
Such a wonderful charity and I have made some of my most wonderful friends through them.

I also crochet scarves, gloves, amigurumi (figures/animals) and of course blankets.

Today begins Week 2 of our challenge over at CUPCAKE INSPIRATIONS
(SEE THEME PHOTO BELOW)

For this card I used Inky Stampers adorable stamp set:



Monday, October 12, 2020

CIC 504 Week 1






This card reminds me of the fun times I have had with my girlfriends.
Missing seeing them all in person!

Colored With Copic Markers in the new theme colors for this next challenge 



See theme photo below - color theme is Lavender, Red, Olive



Monday, October 5, 2020

CIC 503 Sports Week 2




I have so many guys in my family.  I am always needing masculine cards.
I love this cute bear and think it fits all ages.
And, fishing is a looked over sport.  Not all sports require a ball.

Image from Clip Artisan

I used chalk for the sky and ice, and made my own sentiment


Come join this fun challenge - at Cupcake Inspiration Challenges
Photo Inspiration Below


Monday, September 28, 2020

CIC 503 Sport Week 1



I always love our Monday's when we begin a new challenge theme at 

This theme is of course - SPORTS

For my card I used a bowling ball from a super old Stampin Up set,
The bowling pin, bowler and sentiment is from Art Impressions.

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Monday, September 21, 2020



Happy Monday!

I am just loving this fun color combination for 
You have one more week to play along.

I added my own sentiment.
She is so sweet and I can't wait to mail this off to my friend.

Have a crafty week




Monday, September 14, 2020





Aloha Friend -

Today over at Cupcake Inspirations our theme is a color theme
PINK, LIME, GREEN

On this card I used Pretty Grafik Pineapple stamps. So cute right!?!
I made the sentiment myself, and a SU embossing folder.

Hope you have a wonderful day!



Monday, September 7, 2020




Howdy, today begins week 2 of our On The Farm theme over at -
For my card I used fun cow print pattern paper (it's old and I can't remember where I got it)
The Cow Digital is from the fun BUGABOO STAMPS
The sentiment I made myself




Monday, August 31, 2020



Howdy!  Today begins a new challenge over at Cupcake Inspiration Challenges.
I bet you can guess the theme!  ON THE FARM

For my card I used Darcie's Stamps and the barn is from Bugaboo Stamps.
This was so much fun to make.
Come join the fun! 




Friday, August 28, 2020

500th Celebration Day 12

This week we are celebrating our 500th Challenge!





Today's sponsor spotlight is Inky Stamper


This sweet stamp Ralph Enjoys A Cupcake and sentiment, is brand new from Inky Stamper
 It was so fun to color up! Great for all ages & gender.


Pop over to Cupcake Inspirations Blog to see what the 
Design Team Sweeties have made!
Join in the challenges and YOU could be one of our lucky prize winners!

Thursday, August 27, 2020

500th Celebration Day 11

This week we are celebrating our 500th Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations!

Today's sponsor spotlight is Rachel Vass Designs




(I used Rachel Vass Design's - Springtime Background digital stamp)
These flowers are gorgeous!
I printed the background and then printed it again smaller and cut the three flowers out and colored them to pop.  I added my own sentiment from Newton's Nook and Stitched stamped from TAC.



Pop over to Cupcake Inspirations Blog to see what the 
Design Team Sweeties have made!
Join in the challenges and YOU could be one of our lucky prize winners!



Wednesday, August 26, 2020

500th Celebration Day 10

This week we are celebrating our 500th Challenge!





Today's sponsor spotlight is -

I had these two adorable digital stamps from Digital Delights from long ago.  I just love them!
Say Cheese Paul - you can find HERE
Celebration Owl - you can find HERE
AND A BRAND NEW IMAGE FOR ME FROM 
Digital Delights is -
Relax Barnaby - you can find HERE

Pop over everyday to the Cupcake Inspirations Blog to see what the Design Team has made 
and
Join in the fun!
You may be one of our lucky prize winners





Tuesday, August 25, 2020

500th Celebration Day 9

This week we are celebrating our 500th Challenge!



Today's sponsor spotlight is Paper Sweeties

This is an older stamp set from Paper Sweeties I used called - Showered With Love.
I used a Cloud Die and put fun striped colored paper behind to represent a rainbow and the rain boots and umbrella are Paper Sweeties.  I added a couple red cupped flower sequins on the umbrella.



Pop over everyday to the Cupcake Inspirations Blog to see what the Design Team has made 
and
Join in the fun!
You may be one of our lucky prize winners