Thank you for 2019

Here I am with my last blog post for 2019. It is hard to believe that this year has flown by so fast. I have had many life changes this year and I look forward to some more in 2020. Thank you all for joining me on my creative journey.

I recently visited the Imagine That Digistamp shop and somehow the digi set of little Ladybugs got themselves into my cart in addition to the other items and so I just had to color up one of them. I love this little one with the daisy.

Christmas singing

I am sharing my final project for the Colour Crazy Challenge design team and this time our sponsor is Polkadoodles. I got to work with this cute Musical Winter Winnie digi stamp.

Chilly Season's Greetings

Today I have a card to share with you for the mid-time sponsor at Rabisco Challenge blog. Our sponsor is Cute As A Button Digistamps and I got to work with North Pole.

Flowery ATCoins

Today I wish to share my DT final project for the World Wide Design Team Challenge blog. I decided that for this project I would show you that Julia Spiri has some beautiful collage art elements in her store and I am working with Watercolor Peonies clipart.

When Eagles Fly

The pastor of the little church that we are visiting with here in Tucson has a birthday this week. So I opted to be the card lady for a congregational card. I was a bit short on time and so visited Etsy to find some watercolor clipart of a flying eagle and was not disappointed.

Where have you been??

That is what some of you may have been wondering. I have missed visiting your blogs on a regular basis. Maybe some pictures will make up for my absence.

We pulled out of our spot in Florida early on Sunday morning, November 10. We had planned to go as far as Chattahoochee, FL that night.

Progressive at Outlawz

It is the first of December and here I am to show you my DT inspiration for this month's Progressive Challenge at Outlawz. I am sure you know by now that this fun challenge runs every month and if you participated the month before, you will automatically receive the new image in your email inbox on the first of the next month.

This month our sponsor is LeAnn's World 101 and the image is Daisy.

Collage Art ATCoins

Time for a new challenge over at Crafts Galore Encore. Who can believe that it is December already? This is my final project on the Crafts Galore Encore Design Team as I have resigned my position on a number of the teams I was on this year to free up some time for 2020.

Our sponsor this month is Gecko Galz and I got to work with the Flower Power Paper Pack, the Spring Charms Digital Collage Set and the Charming Words Collage Set. I decided they were the perfect combo to make ATCoins with and so I opened my trusty GIMP and Silhouette Studio and got to work.

Diver kitty!

This month's challenge over at Colour Crazy Challenge blog is sponsored by a relatively new-to-me artist, namely Knitty Kitty. I got to work with Deep Sea Diver.

The night before Christmas

Here I am again with another post for the middle of the month sponsor at Rabisco Challenge blog. Our sponsor is All Dressed Up Stamps and I got to work with the image called The Night Before Christmas.

Family of Birds

Today I have a Christmas card to show you as my DT inspiration for this month's challenge at the World Wide Open Design Team Challenge blog. The theme is always Anything Goes as long as you are a member of any design team in the world. This time I got to work with this cool image called Family of Birds done by our resident sponsor, Julia Spiri. Julia now also has a Patreon page if you are interested in checking it and the perks of membership out.

The little red wagon

I cannot believe it is November already and here I am with another project to show you today. It is time for another Progressive Challenge at Outlawz and this month our sponsor is Hetty Clare Art and the image is called Moving House. I was asked to join the Progressive Challenge Design Team and since I play along every month anyway, I agreed (although I am reducing my design team obligations for the new year - more on that later).

On the road

Note: The Crafts Galore Encore Challenge blog has a current DT Call. Please head here for more information. This is a great team to be on. If you are looking for another DT position, do apply.

This is my DT inspiration for the November Crafts Galore Encore challenge. Our sponsor this month is Beccy's Place and I got to work with this image from the Road Trip digital stamp set. Since we are now RV'ing, this image spoke to me.

New color scheme

It is time for a new challenge over at the Colour Crazy Challenge blog and this time our sponsor is Ching-Chou Kuik. While I have seen projects using her digis, I have never used one myself. I got to work with the image entitled Winter Cuddle.

Corner punches

We have a new challenge over at the Outlawz Crash Your Stash - this month the cue is Corner Punches. Well I have only ever owned one corner punch and I even found it in my stash that is currently being radically downsized.

One fine day...

Today I am sharing my DT inspiration for the second half challenge for this month at Rabisco Challenge. Our sponsor is Knitty Kitty and I got to work with this image called Tail of Two Kitties. When I saw these two cats sitting on the wall, my mind raced back to days in my childhood when cats would turn night into day in the springtime!

The Pupil

Time for a new challenge at the World Wide Open Design Team Challenge blog. This month I got to work with this cute image called The Pupil by Julia Spiri. Is she not sweet sitting on top of her pile of books?

Magically Progressive

If you follow my blog, you will know that I love to participate in the Outlawz Progressive Challenge. There is a new sponsor every month and the digis are such fun to find in one's email on the first of the month if you have participated in the month before. Well, this time I am Guest Designing for the challenge and here is my card made with the cute Polkadoodles Winnie.

Cuppa Mouse

It is the first of the month already and so time for a new challenge over at Crafts Galore Encore. Our theme is always Anything Goes and this month our sponsor is Limited Runs Digital Stamps. I got to work with this sweet digi called Cuppa Mouse.

The snowman

Time for a new coloring challenge over at Colour Crazy. This time our sponsor is Fred She Said and I got to work with the Hat Tipping Snowman. I thought he looked so happy and polite.

Outlawz Progressive Freebie

As you know, I enjoy playing along with the Outlawz Progressive Challenge and this month the image is kindly provided by Imagine That Digistamp. The image is called Lorie's Mocha for all Seasons and so I decided to go with a Christmas cup, but with a twist in the background.

Fall Bunny

I am not sure how the months go by so fast, but it is time for another challenge at Cute 'N Crafty and this month our sponsor is Treasure Box Designs and I am again working with an SVG, this time from the Country Cutie Fall Bunny image set.

Winter wishes

Here I am sharing my DT inspiration for the new Cute N' Crafty Christmas challenge. The theme is always Anything Goes Christmas or Winter. Our sponsor this month is Treasure Box Designs and I was able to work the the SVG file of Country Cutie Penguin.

The Roses

I recently received a surprise email from Megan at the Happy Craft Challenge. She let me know that I had been chosen by a design team member to Guest Design for September. The optional theme is Spring and so I decided that there was no better theme for a Spring card than to use flowers.

Crash your Vellum

Crash your Stash is a monthly challenge over at the Outlawz that gives you the chance to use items from your stash to create a project. This month the item you need to crash your stash for is Vellum. We are 3 Digital Shop is the sponsor for this month and the prize is the One Upon a Time Digital paper collection.

Shopping Spree

Time for another challenge at the Rabisco Challenge blog and I am working with this image from Cute as a Button called Christmas Shopping. Well I decided that one can shop at any time and so she is just shopping in my project.

The School Bus

I am back with another DT Inspiration project for World Wide Open Design Team Challenge blog. Julia Spiri is our resident sponsor and today I am showing you the most brilliant school bus you have ever seen. The digi is called Whimsy School Bus

My new crafty space

Today is a post with a difference. I am not showing what I have made, but rather where I make. A few months ago, hubby and I decided to take the plunge, sell our house and go full-time RV'ing. We found a fifth wheel that worked really well for us. It is a Teton Freedom Experience and is definitely designed for full-time living. We have plenty of space inside and plenty of cabinets for all our personal items and my also my crafting supplies. It is insulated enough to keep us cool, even in the Florida summer, and warm in the winter - though it is not likely that we will venture into colder climes during the colder time of the year.

Currently we are still in Florida and here you can see our rig being set up on our spot.

The Autumn Fairy

Time for another challenge at Crafts Galore Encore since it is the first of the new month. This month our sponsor is Fabrika Fantasy and I got to work with this lovely lady called Autumn Fairy. I had never worked with any of Fabrika Fantasy's stamps before, so this was a first for me.

A sweet giraffe

Did you know giraffe's can have more than one heart? Well since it is time for  another challenge over at Colour Crazy Challenge blog, I thought I would show you that it is possible. Our sponsor this time is Oddball Stamps Co and I got to work with this digi called Kawaii Valentine Giraffe. As you can see, he has lots of hearts.

A second color challenge

Today I am sharing my second project as a Guest Designer for the Outlawz Colour Challenge. This time the challenge provides a photo for inspiration and you can create with the inspiration you get from the picture. Our sponsor this month is Gerda Steiner Designs and I worked with the freebie called Coffee Mouse Digital Stamp.

Mom and girls

Time for another challenge at Cute 'N Crafty and this time the theme is "family". Our sponsor is Sherri Baldy and I got to work with this sweet digi called Mom & My Two Girls.

Quirky Rudolph

We have a new challenge starting at the Cute 'N Crafty Christmas Challenge blog. The theme is always Anything Goes Christmas or Winter. Our sponsor this month is Polkadoodles and I got to work with this digi called Rudolph.

Stars and Back

I am a little better organized so far this month and have completed my Outlawz Progressive Challenge project. I enjoy participating here so much, it has been a lot of fun to check my email on the first of every month to see what the new image is. This month, it is this sweet digi from All Dressed up called Stars and Back.

Embossing powder

It is time for the Crash Your Stash challenge over at Outlawz. This is a fun challenge where you are provided with a cue of something to use out of your stash that you may not have used for a long time. This month the cue is Embossing Powder.

Rabisco 1 Year Celebration

I have two blog posts today and this post has two cards! I doubt that has ever happened before. We are celebrating 1 year old at the Rabisco Challenge blog and I made these two cards for my August DT inspiration. 

Mila

Time for another challenge over at the World Wide Open Design Time Challenge blog and here is my DT inspiration project. Julia Spiri is the resident sponsor of our challenge. I love Julia's images and this one is no exception. This lady's name is Mila and her scooter is such fun. 

A color challenge

Today's post is a fun project with a difference. I am Guest Designing this month for the Colour Challenge at Outlawz. The challenges last for a fortnight and this month the sponsor is Gerda Steiner Designs and I got to work with this cute digi.

The Mermaid

Today's project is my coloring of the Kit and Clowder July 2019 pencils class. The class image is drawn by Janna Prosvirina Fantasy Art. This class is packed with techniques including skin, hair, underwater coloring, color blending, fins and shells just to mention some of them. 

Aviator Cat

Did you know that cats can be aviators too? Well now you do and here is my portrait of this sweet one drawn by Julia Spiri. This is a second DT project for World Wide Open Design Team challenge. You still have a week to enter. The theme is always Anything Goes and you can enter if you are a design team member of any team anywhere in the world.

Happy Home

This is my second post for today as we celebrate the first anniversary with Rabisco Challenge blog. The second sponsor that I am honoring today is Little Blue Button Stamps. I chose this cute digi called Mushroom.

Tulip girl

I have two projects to show you today. The Rabisco Challenge Blog is celebrating its first anniversary throughout the month of August. There will be an ongoing party in the Rabisco 1 Year Challenge Group. The DT have made projects as a thank you to the sponsors who have journeyed with us in the last year.

The Bus Stop

The bus stop! Don't we all have memories of a bus stop we once stood at often in our lives? This project is my DT inspiration for the new Colour Crazy Challenge. Our sponsor is Dr Digi House of Stamps and I just had to work with this image called Bus Stop Bunch. The theme is Anything Goes as long as you have hand coloring on your project.

The Pumpkins

It is the first of August today and time for a new challenge over at Crafts Galore Encore. Our sponsor this month is Fred She Said and I got to work with the Pumpkin & Sunflower digi.

The Masterpiece

Whew, I barely made it!! July has been a crazy month and I seemed to not have much time to sit down and enjoy my pencils. But I carved out a bit of time to complete this sweet image called Coloring Sophie by Little Blue Button Stamps. She was the image for the July Outlaws Progressive Challenge.

Beary Amazing

Happy Monday! Here I am today with a new project for the Cute 'N Crafty Challenge blog. Our challenges are now monthly and this time the sponsor is Treasure Box Designs. I got to work with Digi Love Bear.

Angel Topper

Today I am back again with a new DT project for the challenge over at Cute 'N Crafty Christmas. The challenge is Anything Goes with a Christmas/Winter theme. Our sponsor this month is Treasure Box Designs and the prize is 2 digis from the shop. I got to work with one of the Christmas Angels.

Photo frames

It is time for a new Crash Your Stash challenge over at Outlawz. These challenges are such fun as the theme is Anything Goes as long as you use the item from your stash that is the current month's cue and that you need to find in that back drawer. This month the cue is Photo Corners.

Warm Wishes

Today I am sharing a project made with a digi by a new-to-me artist - Lia Stampz. I got to work with this digi called Cozy Christmas for my DT project at the middle of the month sponsor at the Rabisco Challenge.

Waiting on the Prince

Today I have another DT project to share with you as the new challenge over at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog as started. If you are a member of any Design Team in the world, you are invited to enter your project. The theme is always Anything Goes and Julia Spiri is the resident sponsor. I love her images.

Flowers and glitter

Today I wish to share my final project as a DT member of the Scrappers Delight team. It is the middle of the month and that means it is time for Special Deals - which means that the older images off the Scrapper Delights website that the DT team chooses to work with are on sale. Be sure to check them out on the DT Specials page.