A Different Kind of Treasure Hunt

This being the first Thursday of the month, it's time for a treasure hunt post on my blog. Normally these posts involve finding some treasure at a thrift store or yard sale and using it to create a card. However, today's treasure hunt is really a "BARGAIN" instead of a treasure.

A couple of days ago I was at Wal-Mart and had some spare time to kill... so I perused the paper-crafting aisle. (I rarely do that!) I discovered a fabulous little 6 X 6" paper pad, with 100 sheets of colorful fun........

The price was a mere $3... so of course, I just HAD to buy it!

And I had to use it while making a card with one of the JessicaLynnOriginal Punny stamps! Those stamps are just hilarious!!!

Image: JessicaLynnOriginal Punny Cows Are Not Herd

This is not the only "punny" stamp in her collection. You really should check them out... HERE!

Here's the inside of my card:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: JessicaLynnOriginal Punny Cows Are Not Herd
Ink: Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Wild Wasabi
Designer Paper: Colorbok Carnival Paper Pad
Embellishments: Stampin' UP! Ribbon and Brads from an unknown vendor

A Balanced Life is a Good Life

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

I heard that quote as a child and it stuck with me. Of course, anyone who knows me knows that I like to play, so I do not have a problem with "dullness." LOL!

Speaking of playing, my favorite thing to play paper, ink, stamps, etc. And I have a lot of (online) friends who like the same things I do. One such group of friends are known as the Mystery Image 2015 group. It is hosted by Imke. The way it works is each month one of the ladies sends an image to all of the ladies and we create a card using that image and any instructions the hostess has given us. Then we have a designated person to whom we mail the card. It's such fun!

Imke was the January hostess and she sent us a great image/sentiment from the Art Impressions "Yoga Jolanda" stamp set. Her instructions were to use paper piecing in our design.

Here's the card I made:

Here's the inside:

The scraps of designer paper are the bits of pieces left from the piece that Imke stamped for us to use on our paper piecing. There wasn't much paper left, but I wanted to include a little bit on my card anyway.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

The only thing of my own that I used on this card was cardstock (Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Pink Passion) and Buttons from Buttons Galore.

I colored the image using Copic Markers and a Zig Wink of Stella Marker.

Puppy Love

Today is the day for a new {PIN}Spirational Challenge...

Challenge #133

February 3 - 16

 

Sponsor:

Bugaboo Stamps

THANK YOU, Bugaboo!

Here's our {PIN}Spirational photo for this challenge:

Here's my card:

Image donated by Bugaboo Stamps - Girl Puppy Love

Here's the inside of my card:

I hope you'll participate in the {PIN}Spirational Challenge!

Thanks for stopping  by my blog today!

Image: Bugaboo Stamps Girl Puppy Love

Ink: Copic Markers

Cardstock: Recollections Black and Kraft

Designer Paper: Paper Studio Doggie Words

Embellishments: Ribbon and Brads from an unknown vendor

I {Heart} This Challenge

MelonHeadz Friends has a new challenge today. I think you're going to ♥ it! 

February 2 - 15

Theme: Hearts/Love

Here's my card:

Image: MelonHeadz Illustrating Corinne's Raggie Babies

Here's the inside of my card:

I hope you'll participate in the MelonHeadz Friends Hearts/Love Challenge!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: MelonHeadz Illustrating Corrine's Raggie Babies
Ink: Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black, Red, and White
Designer Paper: DCWV Year Round Paper Stack
Embellishments: Michael's Grosgrain Ribbon and Michael's Organdy Ribbon

Late, but not Too Late

As you might recall, last Tuesday I had "technical" issues - a.k.a. I'm computer-challenged/illiterate. So, I was unable to create a card for the {PIN}Spirational Challenge. But not to despair. Deanne, the owner of {PIN}Spirational Challenges helped me figure out how to fix my problem (well, that problem, anyway). THANK YOU, Deanne!

The {PIN}Spirational Challenges last two weeks so I am late, but not too late. ;)

That being said.............. hurry over to {PIN}Spirational Challenges and check out the details so you can play along, too.

Here's the photo to {PIN}Spire us:

The sponsor for this challenge is:

 Stitch Bear Digital Stamps

THANK YOU, Stitchy Bear!

Here's my card:

Image: Ken Benner digi donated by Stitchy Bear

Here's the inside of my card:

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!

Image: Stitchy Bear
Sentiment: Let It Snow stamp from an unknown vender
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Kraft
Designer Paper: from my scrap file
Embellishments: Spare Parts Snowflake Brads and Stampin' UP! Ribbon

Purple Purple Everywhere

Today's challenge is all about Purple!

One Stitch at a Time 

Challenge #229

Theme: Anything Goes with Purple

Sponsor: StitchyBear Digital Outlet

Prize: 

Here's the card I made:

Image: Ballerina Bear

Isn't she sweet???

Here's the inside of my card:

I hope you'll participate in the One Stitch at a Time "Anything Goes with Purple" Challenge!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: Ballerina Bear
Ink: Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Perfect Plum
Designer Paper: Recollections Bold Basics Paper Pad
Embellishments: Stampin' UP! Grosgrain Ribbon and Buttons from unknown vendors

Cute and Cuddly

  Sponsor: Craft Mojo - £10 voucher

There's a new Sweet Stampin' Challenge today....

Cute & Cuddly

Here's my card:

There's nothing quite as cuddly as a Teddy Bear!

Here's the inside of my card:

I hope you'll participate in the Sweet Stampin' Cute & Cuddly Challenge!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image/Sentiments: SugarPea Designs Twinkle Twinkle
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and White and Stampin' UP! Cool Caribbean
Embellishments: Star-Shaped Brads from unknown vendors