2 Cool SK8R Dude

Ok peeps! I finally mustered up the courage and bought a Kenny K. Downloads digi image....then I actually colored it well enough to put it on a card, hooray for me!! LOL I picked up RYDER COLE for my nephew Anthony, an avid skateboarder. I hope he likes it cus' it was a painstaking process for me to color this cutie without making a huge mistake--I was terrified that I was going to have to start all over at least 2 times, but I colored him in 1 try and it was sa-weet!

 I studied the pre-colored image of Ryder Cole then tried to color him like that. I think I'll branch out and use my own imagination as I become more confident hehe

 My altered tag includes the sentiment and metel tool button

I'm going to enter my card for these challenges:

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge- ONE FOR THE BOYS

Craft Your Days Away challenge #41- JUST FOR MEN/BOYS + BUTTON

Paper Playtime challenge #70- FOR THE GUYS AND INCLUDE A SENTIMENT

Ok, that's all folks! Thanks for stopping by on this fine Friday and I wish you all a happy, healthy and fun-filled weekend!

Birthday Elegance

Hello! I hope your week is shaping up well--only 2 more days til tgif! My card today is for 5 challenges:
 My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #45, BIRTHDAY SHAPED CARDS! Wow, you should totally check out their blog! The DT has some supah cute shaped birthday cards that truly inspire and send your creative mind spinning!
The Paper Shelter Challenge # 52- ADD A SENTIMENT! Ooolala, these ladies make some fancy cards! I love the Paper Shelters stamps but sadly, I yet to own any. However, this blog encourages all peeps to join in the fun anyway, so cool!
Paper Sundaes Challenge #108- BIRTHDAYS! My second entry for this challenge, with Birthday as the theme I had to submit it here too Yippee!
Craft Your Days Away Challenge #39- PAPER PIECING! Be sure to check out this one just for the super fun challenge or if you're interested in applying for the CYDA Design Team--there's an open call!!
Card Makin Mamas Challenge #39- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! This is my first time playing at Card Makin Mama's! These ladies are fun, creative and super inspiring!
I decided to work with my Cricut to create some fancy flourishes and scrolls as well as the base of the card's shape.  I don't have any nesties, big dies or anything like that so my Cricut serves as my only tool to create a look similar to those I see all over that I'm so in love with.  Still working with old flower stickers (here Anna Griffen) and dies to substitue true primas and expensive fabric flowers lol. Hey, that's why were called paper crafters and scrappers right?! ;)

 Stamp set Gina K. Designs- Sent With Love

My birthday cake is paper pieced!

Thank you for visiting me! Have a wonderful evening friends! New Survivor tonight, woot! woot! :)

Another Monday, Cowgirl Up!

Happy Monday pardner, hope your week is off to a great start! I made this fun card for a couple of challenges:
1- SplitcoastStampers Mini Virtual Stamp Night challenge HERE to make a card with "all the twists and turns of Spring" (open to play through today!)
2- Craft Your Days Away challenge #38 HERE "Gettin Stitchy With It!" (open to play til 2/16)
I combined the challenges making my lil rodeo cowgirl card, which at first glance doesn't remind one of Spring, but when I saw my stitched flourish rub-ons I immediately pulled out this stamp set from My Favorite Things "Ride Em Cowgirl" and thought, hey how bout a Spring Fair and the rodeo at the fairgrounds? Works for me!

faux stitched flourish rub-ons, double stitched ribbon for the CYDA challenge

I stamped the boots onto a scrap of faux leather, cuttled the skirt with "swiss dots" and a bit of hemp twine on her rope for an added twist :)

Thanks SO MUCH for visiting my blog today! I have a new goal to comment on 20 blogs per day because I have so many wonderful blogging buddies who share endless crafty goodness and support me in such a way, I cannot adequetely express my appreciation--I think it's the best way to let my friends know how much they inspire me and how special they make me feel--you know who you are!!! Thank you!!! Have a beautiful and inspiring day!