A Bookmark, A Resolution and A Playdate

I first saw this style of bookmark last summer but never took the time to sit down and figure out how to make them. Turns our they're super easy! This week Pals Paper Arts is challenging us to make anything but a card so I thought of this bookmark and I used the colors from The Playdate Cafe. which were turquois, brown and dusty pink. It also works for the Corrosive Challenge which is to make something having to do with a New Year's Resolution. I don't generally make resolutions but I do have a goal this year to read more. I used to read a lot until I found this hobby of crafting/cardmaking. Now, whenever I have sparetime, I'm crafting and haven't read a book in over a year. So I'm thinking I'll start slow and try to read one book before the end of March! If you have any suggestions, leave them in the comments section please!
Here is the bookmark by itself:

And here is how it fits on the corner of a book:

Jillyan with a Birthday Gift

I love this image from StretchNBubbles called Jillyan with Gift. I used it for several Christmas cards and now I'm using it for a Birthday card. I used the colors from this week's Copic Colour Challenge which were YG03,BV02, and B93. I just so happened to HAVE those three colors but you don't have to to play along. You can use what you have that is close! I used the sketch from this week's Stamps and Smiles Fresh Batch Challenge and added some glitter for this week's Crafty Creations Challenge (I glittered the flower on her hat and the knot in her scarf).

A New Beginning with a Sketch and some Color

Happy New Year! In honor of the new year, Paper Play Challenges has a challenge this week that is New Beginnings which could be a new home, a new baby, a marriage. I chose the new baby theme and combined it with CPS Challenge this week which was to use any of their sketches from this past year. I chose sketch #130. If you like sketches, you might want to check them out because there is a link to all of the year's sketches which can be printed for a nice reference to have on hand. I also used the colors from the Colour Create Challenge which were lemon and lime.

My image is Ellie the Elephant which is available at StretchNBubbles. The DP is DCWV "nana's kids" pack. I colored her with my Copics and dotted her with lime green paint dots.

Stretch N Bubbles-Spike the Snowman

Happy New Year! To welcome in the New Year, Alison at StretchNBubbles is releasing this super cute Spike the Snowman image. Check out StretchNBubbles to see how to get Spike for yourself and while you're there, look at all the other super cute images Alison has available for sale. You'll be amazed!

Details:
Image: StretchNBubbles "Spike the Snowman"
Copics: YR04,110,B24,B21,E57
Sentiment: SNS "Jolly Set"
Ink: Dew Drop "pearlescent sky blue"
Other: Snowflakes

Just Buggin' Challenge #18

This week's challenge at Just Buggin' is to make something with your Cricut using the shadow feature. This is the first cut I've made on my Cricut using my new Gypsy! This cupcake is from the Celebrations cartridge and it's cut at 3.5" and then again in shadow. I used Stickles for the sprinkles on top.

Details:
Die Cut: Cricut Celebrations cartridge "Cupcake" cut at 3.5" and in shadow
Sentiment: Inkadinkadoo "Humerous Birthday"
Other: brown ink, ribbon and Cotton Candy Stickles

Happy Birthday Katie

Today is my daughter Katie's 13th birthday. She's so excited to finally be a teenager! Since it's Wednesday, it's also FREE digi day at StretchNBubbles. Today you can get this super cute cat image totally free. While you're over at SNB, check out Alison's blog candy. It's amazing and there are only a few more days to enter so don't miss out!

Color Dare #49

This week's colors on the Color Dare are Bashful Blue, Cameo Coral and Soft Suede. As always, if you don't have these exact colors you can still play along with something similar. Remember, when you upload your project you are in the running for the weekly Top 3 AND you could be chosen for a guest DT spot so what are you waiting for? Play along with the Color Dare today. I can't wait to see what you make!

Details:
Image: StretchNBubbles "cupcake"
Copics: E55,B000,E95,R29,R46,W1
Sentiment: Stampabilities "Happy Birthday 06"
Embossing: Happy Birthday
Ink: brown pigment ink
Buttons: Bo Bunny "Mango Luau"

Katie's Birthday Card

My daughter Katie turns 13 tomorrow. I can't believe it. You know when you have a baby everyone tells you to enjoy the time because it goes so fast. Well, they weren't kidding. It feels like time is just zooming by and my sweet little baby girl is now A TEENAGER! Well, she will be tomorrow anyway. So I made this card for her using the Easel technique which I think is perfect for Katie because she keeps all her cards and she can easily display this one if she can find room on her desk or dresser. :)
I used two of her favorite colors: lime green and pink and this cupcake image from StretchNBubbles. I stickled the cherry on top with Cotton Candy Stickles because Katie hates red so I couldn't make it an actual cherry without "ruining" the card! :)
There aren't too many challenges posted this week because of the holidays but as I was looking around I found these challenges that this card fits into:
Cupcake Craft Challenge: make a card for a celebration
Our Creative Corner: food or drink on your card
Rosie Dee Challenge: anything you want
One Stop Craft Challenge: Use something recycled (the button)
This is a picture of the card standing open:

Stretch N Bubbles-Moose with Scarf

Here is a new image from StretchNBubbles called Moose with Scarf. Head on over to StretchNBubbles and pick him up for yourself. While you're there, check out all of Alison's other cute images and get entered to win her blog candy. Time is almost up so get entered today...you will not want to miss out on that!

Details:
Image: StretchNBubbles "Moose with Scarf"
Copics: E31,E29,E37,G28,R46,Y21
Ink: Memento "Lady Bug"
Sentiment: SU Holiday Collection

Stretch N Bubbles-Reindeer with Scarf

Merry Christmas! This cute little guy is available today at StretchNBubbles. Hop on over to Alison's blog and pick him up for yourself. While you're there, check out the other FABULOUS images Alison has for sale and get entered to win her amazing blog candy!

Details:
Image: StretchNBubbles "Reindeer with Scarf"
Copics: 110,E31,E37,E29,G28,R46
Ink: Memento "Bamboo Leaves"
Sentiment: SU "Holiday Collection"