Early Spring or Longer Winter?

Hi everyone!

On Groundhog Day this year, Punxsutawney Phil sadly predicted 6 more weeks of winter weather for the north. But, here in the south (Georgia to be exact) General Beauregard Lee did not see his shadow therefore we are to have an early spring! I love living in Georgia! It does feel and look more like spring as our daffodils (one of my fav flowers) are in full bloom.

I created this cute little guy for just this event. Scribbles Designs is hosting a monthly challenge celebrating Punxsutawney Phil's prediction - Baby it's Cold Outside. I will admit spring here in Georgia can be crazy. In the morning we can have temps as low as the 30's but by afternoon we can be in the 70's! AND if that's not enough, we've had our worst snow storms in the month of March!

So, for my card I embossed the cream card base but I used the debossed side up. The pattern paper is (like almost always) from my large scrap basket. I used a Scribbles Designs image. I inked him up using my Copic markers and I added a bit of bakers twine too. And there he is! Sweet little guy isn't he??

              Submitted Challenge:
                  Scribbles Designs #50 Baby it's Cold Outside

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Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Peeking Bunnies

Hi again!

Yeppie - my 1st challenge in over a year! I've decided to try a new card base, this is a tent window card. I saw the tutorial here at Splitcoast Stampers. I have so much fun trying new to me things! I decided to make a little scene card for spring for my submission at Cut It Up.

All the pattern paper is from my scrap basket. I stamped the SU images and colored them with my Copics. I used my circle dies to cut the window and the frame. I fussy cut the grass and stamped images.

 Submitted Challenges:
      Cut It Up - 115 Bendy or Scene Cards

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Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Hello from the land of the lost!

Well hello said the little lost girl.

I had to take some time off to move our home (again) not once, not twice but three times over the past year and sadly we are not done yet. It's icky and I'm not looking forward to our next move ~ BUT ~ this upcoming move will be our final move (come hell or high water!!)

So, I had a blast working as a Design Team Gal for a handful of absolutely wonderful paper crafting companies. And maybe once we are truly settled I may decide to throw my hat back in the ring, but for now I am going to participate in a few special challenges on a regular basis. I've not been able to do much paper crafting at all for the past year and I have really missed it.

I was able to work on my cross stitch and have been working on a zombie and Minecraft wall for my son's bedroom. Truth be told, I love zombies too! Maybe I'll post a pic or two later, but for now I think I'm gonna go to crawl into bed.

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Not my circus...

Howdy Ho Neighbor!!

Well, sadly, today is my last guest DT post for So Suzy Stamps. It's been fun and I really appreciate the privilege of being able to create using her fab-u-kitty images....

So here he is! Squeeee, I've fallen in love with this little guy. And may I just say this sentiment is (of course) simply perfect! It's been super hard to hold on to these 3 images and to make them the last card, but I'm happy I did. 

 

Images used:  Monkey, Palm Tree, Not My Circus

For the base of the card, I used your simple 5.5" x 4.25 white. I added the dark brown and layered a flower print strip at 2.25 x 5 1/8, the yellow polka dots was cut to 3.5 x 3" and I cut the last white layer to 3.25 x 2.75. I also used my paper cutter to emboss a few stripes down the flower print paper, but in hind-site, you really can't tell.

I stamped all my images on white Neehan. I colored the tree and little monkey with my Copics. The monkey: E50, E33, E34 & E35. The tree top and grass: YG61, G21, YG63 & G94. The tree trunk: E23, E25 & E27. For the coconuts: E71, E74, E77 & E79. Oh, a little helpful tip. I am not the most talented of Copic users, and I cannot tell you how many times I've gotten all the way down to using my 100 black to color the outline of the cut image to hid what white may be left and to give it a nice finished look and my hand totally slips! And then there it is a HUGE black line across my wonderfully colored image. POOP - then you have to start all over if you can't find a way to hide it with an embellishment of some sort..... may I suggest?? I use my Stampin Up GRAY marker. It's a much thinner nib and therefore much easier to maneuver and much less juicy. I've been much happier with the out come.

I decided to stamp the sentiment and then cut it apart. I like to use scraps for everything I possibly can to save money for wonderful things like So Suzy's stamps!!

I decided just the white words got lost, so I mounted them on the same dark brown I used as the card base layer. Since I've already packed up a large majority of my craft room (moving in just 2.5 weeks!!) Since I've been doing a lot of  quilting, I had DMC floss out and used it across the bottom on the and then up through a button.

So, there you have it! My little monkey card. I love this little guy, did I already mention that??

 

Images used:  Monkey, Palm Tree, Not My Circus

 Happy Friday to you all and thanks for your support!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Simple Little Lovin'

Whoo Hoo - Time for my 2nd card for So Suzy Stamps Blog! I must admit, I've been cleaning up and packing so I've really been enjoying cleaner, more simple cards... go figure huh?!

I wanted to make one more card using stamps that reminded me of spring ~ even though hubby's sneezing like crazy, I just adore this time of year. Feel horrible for him tho....

Images used: Rose, XOXO & Wink of Stella

I decided it's been a long time since I used my aqua pens and thought these roses would be pretty using a bit of ink and water. I inked the image using an archival ink after I taped over the leaf and stem with plain old scotch tape. Once the image was ready, I removed the tape and used a marker to color the leaves and stem and stamped on white card stock. I didn't use water color paper as I am not using a lot of water. Just remember to "huff" on the stamp when not going directly to paper with the ink.

I used an embossing folder to add some depth to the card. I also popped half a white doily behind the base layer. I added a little layered flower to the sentiment. And before I "glued" it all together, I added more super yummy, clear Wink of Stella to the dry images. I love "mah" Wink of Stella!

It's a very simple, little, springy, love filled card. I will be sending this card to my "DIL to be", her fav color is purple. Now, I sure hope you go over to the So Suzy Stamps shop and pick up some pretty images ~ She has TONS! ~ to put together some spring cards for yourself!

Thank you so much to Suzanne for letting me create a little "sum-pin sum-pin" for the blog and as always, thank you for taking the time to come over and see what I created!

Big hugs to each of you!!
 ~ Peggie Sue

Common Sense Garden

Super FUN  news kiddies!! I will be over at So Suzy Stamps Blog for 3 wonderful Guest Design Team posts! Today is the 1st and here's what I've created:

I wanted to feature stamps that reminded me of spring ~ I'm sooo very ready for nicer weather, how about you?? Spring makes me feel so very happy and alive.

Images used: Peony, Herb, Common Sense & Wink of Stella

I stamped the ever so beautiful peony flower on a piece of card stock measuring 2.75" wide x 3.25" tall. I then made a mask of the peony flower using a post-it note so I could stamp the herb so it looked like it was behind the flower. (I stamped the mask in in red)

I heat embossed the sentiment on the bottom of my craft color card stock. I added a bright blue strip and a slightly smaller sparkly layer between.

 The last step for me was to add clear Wink of Stella to the dry, stamped images. I love how the Wink of Stella made these flower sparkle! squeeee!!

Now with this easy~peasy card posted here, I hope you too are ready to create some super spring filled cards! Head on over to the So Suzy Stamps shop and pick up your stamps and get started on your wonderful spring projects!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

The keys to my heart

Happy Valentines Day you guys! I am so happy to have you stop in to look at my card for the second week of the Scribbles Designs Challenge! It's a fun time to follow along because it's all about having a heart. You can click on the link above to head over and check out all the details for this challenge. There is a great prize in it for you too!!

Images: Lock Hearts

For my card this week, I used white card stock, glitter pink card stock, 3 different embossing folders, Copics and Wink of Stella. So, now it's your turn to create a great card showing us your take on "Having a Heart." And then once you're done, you can give your project to the one you adore! How perfect is that??

So, here's a look at the super groovy prize I mentioned:

Top Scribbler receives $10 worth of digital images, winner's choice 
Top 3 receives $3 worth of digital images

Super, right?? Okay, now it's your turn. I want to see your take on our current challenge. And be sure you go to Scribble Designs Challenge blog and add your card to the linky. I'll see you there!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

I am Hooked!

I've been sucked into the world of Pocket Letters at least until I can get settled and start scrapbook again. I really miss creating my scrapbooks! So, my latest swaps are here:

These will both be private swaps (again.) The 1st (above) was to be "February Red". I especially love the heart picture in the bottom right.

This swap above I decided to join a group who likes to swap states and/or countries. I will receive a Florida and Belgium in return. On the back of each of these little art pieces I typed facts about the image on front and what it means to Georgia. The bottom left is suppose to be a peanut. The house in the center right is the Margaret Mitchell house in Atlanta. She's the lady who wrote Gone with the Wind. =) Although the flower I use is actually a dogwood, it is suppose to be a Cherokee Rose (the state flower.) Can't wait to get these cuties in the mail, hope they like them!

Submitted Challenges:
        Leinzlove Tear Bears Challenge - #1 Anything Goes

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Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

It's my 1st ever

 I'm sure I am not unlike many of you in that I love swapping. Creating to swap and receive little works of art in return. But, as I've been swapping for years and more recently been part of some fabulous design teams, my collection of cards has continued to grow. I have donated, gifted, delivered and mailed tons of cards and still the collection grows. I have also created and swapped ATCs and Tags. I recently decided to give a look at these Pocket Letters. Even joined the group here.

Four days later, I have this to show:

 

This is my 1st and is for a one on one swap without a theme. I just created using things I knew my swap partner said she liked (gardening, purple and cats.) Well, this one is mine and I like pink - I decided to make two as I created. One to send and one to keep. Glad I did cuz I'm happy with the way it turned out. I am moving on to one that is for February and red in color.  I'll post it when it's done. If you are reading this post and enjoy swapping pocket letters and would like to swap with me - leave me a comment here and we'll work out the details.)

 Submitted Challenges:
        Leinzlove Tear Bears Challenge - #1 Anything Goes

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Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Once Upon A Time

This coming week is the 24 Hour of Daytona and hubby will be traveling down with Riley Technologies and although I'm nervous about his knees and wrists I'm ever so happy to see him back at the track doing what makes him so happy. And as with every trip since we've been a couple, I've made a card to "secretly" tuck into his suitcase for him to read when he finds it while he's gone.

Now, I saw a card similar to this on Pinterest and really liked the way it looked. I changed it up a little bit and will hide this tomorrow while he's packing. I used a little bit of ribbon & card stock I bought at Joann's, the script paper is from The Robin's Nest and the stamp set is an ooold set I bought at Archivers. The punches and little enamel dots (I think) are from Stampin Up. Oh yeah, the embossing folder is Cuttle Bug and the ink is chocolate chip from SU too.

Submitted Challenges:

      Cut It Up - #88 Love is in the Air
      Leinzlove Tear Bears Challenge - #1 Anything Goes

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Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

Love you lots

Hello friends!

Today I would like to share with you the new challenge at Scribbles Designs. Love is in the air and we are focusing on having a heart.  I made this cute little card for my daughter. I enjoy making cards and mailing them to her. I know how it brings a smile to her.

Images: Valentine Balloon & Love You Lots

I added some color to my little heart with Copics. I punched tiny, little hearts out of glitter pink card stock and added those to the swirl embossed white card stock 1st layer. I added sheer purple ribbon and a few layers for the image and sentiment.

This month's sponsors...

Top Scribbler receives $10 worth of digital images, winner's choice 
Top 3 receives $3 worth of digital images

So, now it's your turn to come up with a wonderful take on love!! I can't wait to see your project, be sure you go to Scribble Designs Challenge blog and add your card to the linky. I'll see you there!

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue

That's just So Suzy!

Today is a BIG day over at So Suzy Stamps! It's the big reveal of the So Suzy Stamps Stamp of the Month Club!  We are Going Coastal! Join us for our EXCLUSIVE Stamp of the Month Club.

When you join up, each month you will receive an EXCLUSIVE stamp that will only be released to Stamp of the Month Club Members.  The theme for 2016 is Coastal.  Along with your exclusive stamp, we will also be releasing store inventory stamps to compliment the theme throughout the year; online and in the shop.

Each stamp will be shipped out on the 10th of the month starting on January 10th and the 10th of each month moving forward for as long as you are a member. Feel free to join us on our Stamp of the Month Facebook Group and see fun new projects using the stamps, share your own creations and see what others have up their sleeves using their creative genius.

Images used: Jan stamps of the month, palm tree

Our 1st month the stamps are the adorable flip flops and the perfectly matched sentiment I used above in my card. The palm tree is an existing stamp you can find in the So Suzy Stamps inventory (follow the link I added above.) Can't wait to see your take on these cutie patootie images over on the FB group.

Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles & Hugs!
Peggie Sue