Happy New Year and a New Addition

I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

And.....introduce Smokey :o)  Isn't he a cutie!  He moved in with use last Sunday.  He is almost 3 years old.  The nose that you see in the bottom corner is he new friend Mickey.  We are now back to 4 dogs and 1 cat.  I know, we are crazy!



I Hate SNOW!!!

I hate snow so bad!  I cannot put into words how much I despise it.  It was raining here yesterday afternoon and this morning.  It was in the 40's.  By 9:30 there was snow mixing in with it. Now I bet we have at least an inch, and this crap has just started.  Argggg!!!

Well, enough with my grumbling :o)  Here is my SNOW card.  It is so much better on paper than in real life.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Simon Says Challenge - Christmas! But... No Red or Green
7 Kids College Fund - Winter Wonderland
Totally Papercrafts Challenge - Paper Piecing
Sketch & Stash Challenge Blog - Sketch
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Red & Green Must not be Seen
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss - Snow

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Tim Holtz Vintage Shabby Paper
Kraftin Kimmie Antionette Rubber Stamp
JoAnn's Felt Snowflakes
Cloud 9 Chipboard Sticker
Copics & Prismacolor Markers
Deco Art Glistening Snow Writer (new item)
3-D Foam Squares

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays

I am sponsoring the challenge at Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays.  Check it out here.

Thinking of Spring

I am entering this into the following challenge:
Papertake Weekly - Sketch

I used the following items:
Cardstock
DCWV The Green Stack Paper
Ribbon
C.C. Designs Nora on a Swing Rubber Stamp
Martha Stewart Stickers
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares
Cricut w/CDS
Stickles

Candy Winner

I know I am a little late on this one.  Whoops!!! 

The winner of my latest candy is #4 Debbi of Diamond Grove :o)  Congratulations!!!  Please send me your mailing information so that I can get your package in the mail.  You can find my e-mail address in the about me section.

Cookies for Santa & More Candy

OK, OK!!! I know it is a muffin tin.  It is close enough though, right? :o)  I just got this stamp set and I had to use it ASAP!

I am entering this into the Farm Fresh Friday Sketch Challenge on the Splendid Stamping blog.

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Hobby Lobby Greetings of the Season Paper
The Greeting Farm Just for You Stamp
Ribbon
Buttons
Thread
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
The Christmas Shoppe Holly Sticker
3-D Foam Squares
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder


I also found a couple more stamps to add to my candy.  Don't forget to enter.  The drawing is on the 3rd of December.

Silly Miles

Isn't he cute :o)

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Kraftin Kimmie - Seeing Spots
Papertake Weekly - Cut it Out

I used the following items:
Cardstock
DVWC The Glitter Sweet Matstack
DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Boy Paper
Kraftin Kimmie Birthday Cake Overdose Rubber Stamp
Penny Black Bubbly Sentiment
Souffle Pen
Classic Circles Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies
Ribbon
Tulip White Fabric Paint
3-D Foam Squares
Cricut Plantin Schoolbook w/ CDS
Copic & Prismacolor Markers
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Folder

There She Goes Trendsetting Spotlight

I was chosen for the Trendsetting Spotlight on the There She Goes Clear Stamp Blog this week.  How cool is that! 

Check it out HERE.

BTW - Don't forget to enter to win my candy.

Housework Can Kill You

This is my third post today.  Don't miss out on my Candy.

I finally got a card done for the There She Goes Challenge.  WooHoo!!!  I always try and I can never get one done in time.  If you have never seen their stamps you have to check them out.  They have a really great selection.  And as you can tell by these stamps a great sense of humor too.

Here is the sketch:

I used the following items:
Cardstock
DCWV Nana's Kitchen Paper
Ribbon
There She Goes Clear Stamps Domestic Goddess Set
Rubber Stampede & StazOn Ink
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (debossed)
Cricut Design Studio
Plantin Schoolbook
Everyday Paper Dolls
3-D Foam Squares
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
EK Success Corner Punch
Spellbinders Classic Oval Die

Belated Blogaversary Candy

Where does the time go???  I cannot believe that it has been over a year since I started this little blog.  I wanted to enter challenges and have a little fun with candy.  I surely didn't think that I would ever get any followers :P  Thanks to all of you!


Here is a little something that I have put together.  I know that it isn't much, but maybe I will find some more goodies to add to the pot :o)


If you would like a chance to win the following candy here is all that you have to do.

1. Be a follower.
2. Post a link in your sidebar or do a blog post.
3. Enter you name in Mister Linky

I will pick a winner on Dec. 3.

Peachy Keen Christmas Ornament

Here is another Christmas ornament.  I am entering this into the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge - Winter Holiday Ornament.

I used the following items:

Peachy Keen Stamps

Polymer Clay

Ribbon

Glaze
StazOn Ink
Round Cookie Cutter

Nurse Anya

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Club Anya and Friends - Saturday Sketch
Simon Says - Punch Em
Stamp Something - Pink

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Tim Holtz Paper
Ribbon
The Greeting Farm Nurse Anya Rubber Stamp
Martha Stewart Lace Punch
Prismacolor and Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares
Spellbinders Standard Circles
Cuttlebug

Club Anya Saturday Sketch

I am entering this into the Club Anya & Friends Saturday Sketch.

I used the following items:
Cardstock
The Paper Studio Paper
Divalicious Glitz Pack
The Greeting Farm Thursday Rubber Stamp
Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares
Studio 112 Pearls

Boys and Their Toys

This is my fourth post of the day.

I finally got to use my Christian Stamp from Simply Betty Stamps.  Isn't he adorable!  He takes me back to my High School days.  Crazy!!!  Where has the time gone?

I am entering this into the Cupcake Craft Challenge Boys and Their Toys.

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Glitz Design Hey Dude Paper
Simply Betty Christian Rubber Stamp
Brads
JoAnns Metal Happy Birthday Sticker
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares

Ohio State Buckeye Card

This is my third post for today.

I am entering this into the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Falling Leaves.

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Cricut Plantin Schoolbook
Cricut Design Studio
Printed Buckeye Leaf
3-D Foam Squares

Seasons Greetings Antionette

This is my second post of the day.

I am using one of my new Kraftin Kimmie Stamps :o)  My mom bought me some for Christmas and gave them to me already.  How awesome is that.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
CPS - Sketch
Totally Gorjuss - Sparkle

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Cloud 9 Designs Paper
Kraftin Kimmie Antionette Rubber Stamp
The Paper Company Rubber Stamp
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
Scribbles White Mist
Papermania Mosaics Gems

Anya Ornament

This is my first post for today.  I thought that this little girl would make a really cute ornament.  The color is a little off.  The ornament is actually white.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Anyone for Anya - Anything But A Card
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - No Cards Allowed
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Anything But A Card

I used the following items:
White Polymer Clay
The Greeting Farm Amazing Duo Stamp
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
Round Cookie Cutter
Ribbon
Spray Glaze

Happy Birthday Snoopy

This is my third and final post for today.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges - Birthday
Creative Inspirations - Birthday
Cards for Men - Birthday

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Nana's Kids Paper
Stampabilities Snoopy/Happy Birthday Stamp
Martha Stewart Stickers
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares

Kraftin Kimmie Thank You Note Card

I am entering this into the following challenge:
Stampin Sisters in Christ - Thank You

I used the following items:
Cardstock
DCWV LaCreme Paper
Kraftin Kimmie Charlotte Stamp
Copic Markers
JoAnn Metal Thank You Sticker
3-D Foam Squares

A Peanuts Christmas

I finally got some challenge cards done.  Here is the first one.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Bah! Humbug - Cuties
The Pink Elephant - Childhood

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Cloud 9 Design Paper
Stampabilities Peanuts Gang Caroling Stamp
Copic & Prismacolor Markers
Hobby Lobby Ribbon
Buttons
3-D Foam Squares

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge

I am sponsoring the Oldie But a Goodie Challenge that starts today.  Check it out here.  You will have the chance to win your choice of one of these rubber stamps:

 

The theme is:

All creatures great and small

"an animal as the main feature"

I'm a Bad Blogger and a Craft Fair Question

I'm such a bad blogger.  I have been so stinking busy that I haven't been able to get anything posted.  I am going to be in my first Craft Fair in November and I have been working hard on getting stuff ready for that.

So, have any of you ever sold cards or anything else at a craft fair?  If so, how was your experience?  I have heard many good stories and some horror stories. 

I was able to get one challenge card made this weekend.  I just posted this on the Greeting Farm Facebook page.

Work, Love, Dance

I am entering this card into the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge.

I used the following items:

Cardstock

Paper

GCD Ella Blue Paper

Stampabilities Rubber Stamp

Ribbon

Tim Holtz Corners

Me and My Big Ideas Small Scrolls Rhinestones

Fabulous Fall

I cannot believe that this week is almost over already.  How come when you take a week off of work it flies by???  I never get anything accomplished that I want to.  Note to self - win the lottery :o)

I am entering this cutie into the following challenges:
Anyone For Anya - Color Challenge
7 Kids College Fund - Fall Themed Sketch

I used the following Items:
Cardstock
Debbie Mimm Harvest & Holiday Paper
Cloud 9 Design Paper
Miscellaneous Paper
The Greeting Farm Rock The Farm Rubber Stamp
TPC Studio Fabulous Fall Stamp
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
Buttons
American Crafts Ribbon
3-D Foam Squares
Hobby Lobby Foam Leaf Stickers
Spellbinders Standard Circles

Just a Note

I finally got to use my Peachy Keen Stamps....WooHoo!!!! 

This is a quick easy card to put together.  It is 4" x 5 1/2".  I usually don't do such small cards, but I came across value packs at Big Lots.  There are 20 in each pack with envelopes for only $1.00.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Faux Stitching
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Just a Note

I used the following items:
Cardstock
DCWV The Generation Tech Stack
Cricut Locker Talk
Printed Sentiment
Peachy Keen Face Stamp
White Prismacolor Pencil
Black Prismacolor Marker
3-D Foam Squares

Bite Me!!!

Here is my newest Digi stamp.  She will be available for purchase today.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Simon Says Challenge - Holiday Fun Challenge 
Cute Card Thursday - Play on Words

I used the following items:
Cardstock
DCWV Midnight Spell Paper
Vampiress Agnes Digi Stamp
Bite Me Digi Stamp
Martha Stewart Drippy Goo Punch
Hobby Lobby Halloween Bat Stickers
3-D Foam Squares
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
Cricut Plantin Schoolbook

Winner of the WooHoo Candy

Thanks to everyone that entered into my candy.  I really love doing giveaways!  For the winners my e-mail address can be found in my About Me Page.

Winner of the WooHoo Candy is

#9 ♥♥ rosa- kreattiva ♥♥ .  Congrats!  Please send me your shipping address.

How about another winner???  Your choice of one of my Digi Stamps.  FYI - I will be adding a Vampiress Digi either today or tomorrow.  The winner is

#2 Larisa.  Congrats.  Let me know what Digi you would like.  You can find them in my Etsy Store.  There is a link on my sidebar.

You Are Beary Special

Here is one of my new digi images.   If you are interested in purchasing him he can be found in my Etsy and Handmade stores.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Just Cute Bears - Let's Go Dotty

Little Paper Shop - Clean and Simple

Totally Papercrafts - Let's Go Dotty

I used the following items:

Cardstock

DCWV Paper

Wilfreda Designs Beary Special Digi Stamp

Prismacolor Markers

3-D Foam Squares

Spellbinders Standard Circles

Ribbon

EK Success Corner Punch

Cuttlebug Polka Dots Folder

Blog Candy Reminder

Don't forget to enter into both of my candy giveaways.  The winners will be picked tomorrow.

Candy #1

Candy #2

A Charming Christmas

I am entering this into the following challenges:
The ABC Challenge - C is for Charms
Stampin Sisters in Christ - Metal
Stampin' for the Weekend - Shabby or Vintage
Totally Papercrafts - Charming

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Hobby Lobby Greeting of the Season Paper
Hobby Lobby Christmas 2008 Rubber Stamp
Martha Stewart Floral Band Punch
Holiday Jewels Charm
3-D Foam Squares
Copic Marker

Here Comes Santa Claus

Woo Hoo a 3 day weekend!!!  Maybe I can actually get something done. Hahaha!  Let see, clean the house, work outside, do some laundry - or make some cards :o)  I've made 4 so far this morning.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Bah! Humbug - A Christmas Carol

CPS - Sketch

Charisma Cardz - Inspired by a Song

A Crafty Little Place - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Just the One

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Cloud 9 Seasonal Paper
Art Warehouse LE Holiday Interactive Circles Rubber Stamps
Ribbon
3-D Foam Squares
Cuttlebug Snowflake Folder
Spellbinders Standard Circles

Rock the Farm

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Club Anya - Tootin with Texture
Club Anya - Monday Mania - Scene
Papertake Weekly - 3-2-1
Splendid Stamping with the Greeting Farm - Farm King & Queen
CPS - Sketch
Simon Says - Paper Piecing
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Blue & Green

I used the following items:
Cardstock & Paper
DCWV - The Green Stack
The Greeting Farm Rock The Farm Stamp Set
Copics & Prismacolor Markers
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
K&C Company Brads
3-D Foam Squares

Digi Stamps are Now Available

Abby, Doc & Miss Kitty are now available in digital form. If you are interested you can find them HERE.

If you want to win Abby & Miss Kitty in RUBBER form check out my candy HERE.

A Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge Blog

Now this looks like a super cute new challenge blog. It starts on Friday September 3rd. A critter must be your central focus point. I love this idea! I love CRITTERS!!!

Up Up and Away

A big thank you to Tanny for the gift certificate from Verve that I used to get this awesome set of stamps.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

The ABC Challenge - B is for Blue

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Two's Better than One

Totally Papercrafts - Summer Fun

I used the following items:

Cardstock and Paper

Verve Up, Up and Away Stamp Set

Copic & Prismacolor Markers

3-D Foam Squares

Ribbon

Don't forget to enter into my candy drawings, here & here.

Abby is a Spooky Girl

Here is a card made with my New ABBY rubber stamp. If you are interested in winning this stamp check out my Rubber Stamp Blog Wilfreda Designs. If you would like to purchase it please check out my store at Shop Handmade.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
The Burtonesque Dolls - Vincent

His mother sent Vincent off to his room

He knew he’d been banished to the tower of doom

Where he was sentenced to spend the rest of his life

Alone with the portrait of his beautiful wife
Cricut Cardz - Anything Goes
Stampin' for the Weekend - Anything Goes

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Cloud9 Seasonal Paper
Wilfreda Designs Abby Rubber Stamp
Martha Stewart Spider Web Punches
Cricut October 31st Cartridge w/CDS
3-D Foam Squares
Prismacolor & Copic Markers

How About Some More CANDY

These are the first two stamps from my new Rubber Stamp line. The Candy can be found at my Wilfreda Designs Blog. Check it out :o)

Ebony is Awesome

AWESOME!!! :o) Ebony is really rocking the colors today. I know that I use this stamp a lot, but she is so cute. I cannot wait to get some more of The Greeting Farm stamps. I love them. Also, have you seen the new Kraftin Kimmie stamps? They are killer! I want them too, so bad. I think that I have a stamp addiction...shhhh...don't tell anybody.

Also, I am planning on getting some of my ignored craft items listed for sale this week, so keep your eyes open and see if you might be interested in anything. If you haven't read my post about this check it out here. There is candy involved too :P

I am entering this into the following challenges:
7 Kids College Fund - Pink & Dots
Anyone for Anya - Photo/Color Inspiration

I used the following items:
Cardstock
DCWV The Summer Glitter Mat Stack
The Greeting Farm Ebony Rubber Stamp
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
Cricut Plantin School Book
Cuttlebug Spots & Dots Embossing Folder
Memory Keepers Awesome Designer Brad

Sleepy Hollow

Can you believe that we are already half way through August. I cannot believe how quickly this year has flown by. I figured that I should probably get a start on my Halloween Cards and I found the greatest paper stack that included this spooky woods scene. Isn't it awesome?

I am entering this into the following challenges:
The Burtonesque Dolls - Favorite Burton Film (like I could pick just one! This card is inspired by Sleepy Hollow.)
Charisma Cardz Challenge - Easel Card
Cute Card Thursday - Tree-mendous
Friday Sketchers - Sketch

I used the following items:
Cardstock
DCWV The Midnight Spell Stack
Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp
Studio G Rubber Stamp
Martha Stewart Arch Lattice Punch
3-D Foam Squares

Kraftin Kimmie's A Cup of Good Wishes

The Martha Stewart Lace Punched Paper is really under there :) The image is popped and you can see it a lot better in person.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Lace
Kraftin Kimmie's - Buttons, Bling & Scallops
Mojo Monday - Sketch
Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Papermania Paper
Kraftin Kimmie Gabrielle Rubber Stamp
Kraftin Kimmie Sentiment Stamp
Buttons
American Crafts Ribbon
Martha Stewart Lace Punch
Paper Mosaics Gems
Prisma Color & Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares

Doc is so Beary Sweet

This is my first easel card and the first card that I have made that includes one of my own images. It is my pleasure to introduce to your Doc.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz - Teddy Bears
Crazy 4 Challenges - Cupcake
Cute Card Thursday - Whateva!
The Pink Elephant - Something Yummy
Stamp Something - Photo Inspiration

I used the following Items:
Cardstock
DCWV The Glitter Sweet Matstack
Doc Stamp by Wilfreda Designs
Doc Accessory Stamps by Wilfreda Designs
American Crafts Ribbon
Spellbinders Standard Circles
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares

Don't forget to check out my Candy!

WooHoo!!! & Some Candy - CLOSED

I am finally getting some of my cute little characters made into rubber stamps. I am so excited. I have sent out 2 designs already and I have plenty more to go. I have decided instead of breaking into our savings I will try and sell some of my stuff. Since I caught the card making bug and I work 2 jobs, I don't really have time for anything else anymore. I will list items and if you are interested please let me know and I can send you an invoice through Paypal. I will try and charge the exact shipping.

AND.... to celebrate my new little adventure how about some CANDY!!!! Of course it won't be my stamps yet. I am still impatiently waiting on them, hehehehe. Thanks to all of you that pop by and check out my blog from time to time. I really appreciate it.

To be eligible for this candy just put your name in Mr. Linky. It would be really cool if you could post it on your blog too to help spread my news, but not necessary. I will pick a winner on Sept. 12 (my Birthday, maybe I will remember that way :)

Chic

Here is a super simple card. I used the CPS Sketch #178.

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Papermania Red Hot Paper Pack
White Ribbon that I colored with a Black Prismacolor Marker
Deb Devine Cuttlebug Folder
Martha Stewart Lace Punch
Making Memories Sabrina Ribbon Slides

Mickey & Minnie

Aren't they so cute :o)

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz Challenge - Something With a Tail
Simon Says Challenge - Dotty
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Sketch

I used the following items:
Black & White Cardstock
The Paper Studio Paper
American Crafts Ribbon
All Night Media Mickey Mouse Memories Rubber Stamp
3-D Foam Squares
Prismacolor & Copic Markers

Christmas in July

This is my second post today.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Practical Scrappers - 7 or More Items
Stamp Something - Christmas in July
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Christmas in July

I used the following items:
Cardstock
American Crafts Paper
Stamps Happen Festive Snowmen Rubber Stamp
StazOn Ink
Ribbon
Prisma Color & Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares

CPS Sketch #177

I am entering this card into the following challenge:
CPS - Sketch

I used the following items:
Cardstock
Greetings Season Paper from the Hobby Lobby
Stampabilities Merry Christmas Sled Rubber Stamp
3-D Foam Squares
Prismacolor & Copic Markers

Stickles

Simply Betty's Lola

Here is the first card that I made with the really cute Digi Stamp that I won from Simply Betty Stamps.

I used the following items:
Cardstock & Paper
Lola Summer Digi Stamp
Verve Up, Up and Away Cloud Stamp
Fiskars Texture Plates
Cuttlebug Tiny Mosaic Folder
Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge
B is for Boy Cricut Cartridge
Prismacolor & Copic Markers
3-D Foam Squares
Colored Inks