I am cupid

More cuteness this week from DigistampsFor Joy  and this one is called I am cupid!! How lovely!

RECIPE

Image by  DigistampsFor Joy coloured with  Prismacolors

Dp’s are by Making Cards Magazine

Heart and gem from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - No. 136 - Valentine Tag / St. Valentine's Day 
2. Inky Chicks W, 3E, cards & altered items - #62 - Love (Letters) and/or Hearts 
3. Unicorn Challenge M, 1st Tuesday of M, E3, No fully digital projects February - Lots of Love
4. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
5. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #71 Always Anything Goes
6. Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - Anything Goes
7. 2 Creative Chicks (M,P1,JFF) Anything Goes
8. Card Mania (M, P1, E3) #77 Add some red
9. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M,P1) Anything goes with Patterned Paper
10. Creative Loops Challenge (M, P1, JFF) Anything related to hearts
11. Just Keep On Crafting (M, P1) Anything Goes
12. Scribbles Designs Challenge (M,P15,3E,SIO)  #37 Have a Heart

Valentine bear with cushion

What a sweet and pretty new release over at Ds4j, he is called Valentine bear with cushion,just perfect for this time of year and more!

RECIPE

Image by DigistampsFor Joy called Valentine bear with cushion coloured with Prismacolours after being printed onto a BG on Craft Artist II

Dp’s are by Making Cards magazine

Joanna Sheen banner die

Ribbon from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #119 Love Is In The Air
2. Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #86 Always Anything Goes/ optional twist Romance/Love
3. Double D Challenges - 2W, 1st and 3rd Wed of M, E3   - Pretty Pink Hearts
4. Fab 'n' Funky - W,1E, C10 - #290  All Creatures Great and Small
5. Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - Anything Goes
6. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #71 Always Anything Goes
7. Simon Says Stamp - W, 5E - Have A Heart
8.  The Crafty Addicts M, 1st Wednesday of M, E #8 - Anything Goes/ Cute?Cuddly 
9. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week- #219 - Anything Goes 

Pu-put Peter

Recipe

Image called Pu-put Peter from DigistampsFor Joy coloured with pencils, I added the background in Print Artist II

Cosmo Cricket Dp's

Glitz stickers

Challenges

1. Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
2. Cut it Up- Love Is In The Air
3. Simply Create Too Something New (the image)
4. Crafting for Craic: January blues
5. Petal Lu- Anything goes
6. Jade's Sparkling Butterflies-anything goes

Bella and Barney

Today we have some wonderful new releases over at DigistampsFor Joy and this is one of them. They come as two separate files, but I merged them together and added a sweet background in Print Artist II.

RECIPE

Images called  Bella and Barney from DigistampsFor Joy  coloured with pencils after merging them together and added a sweet background in Print Artist II

Dp from First Edition

Label die

Peel and sentiment from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
2. Cut it Up- Love Is In The Air
3. Simply Create Too Something New (the image)
4. The Stamping Boutique - Use Die Cuts/Punches
5. Creative Craft Cottage #41 - Die Cuts
6. Crafting for Craic: January blues
7. Petal Lu- Anything goes
8. Scribbles designs - Have a heart  
9. Bastel Traum - Valentine
10. Jade's Sparkling Butterflies-anything goes

Leggy Lilly's easter egg

Another beautiful new release today from Digistamps For Joy called Leggy Lilly's easter egg, what a beaut!!

RECIPE

Image called Leggy Lilly's easter egg from Digistamps For Joy coloured with Prismacolors

Dp's DO and HOTP

Ribbon and sentiment from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Add a Little Dazzle - W, SIO - #67 Spring or Anything Goes
2. Everybody-Art-Challenge W - #318  Anything Goes
3. Crafty Creations - 2W - #286 Anything Goes No Foolin'  
4. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #27 Always Anything Goes
5. Crafter's Cafe - W,F, 3E - #110 Easter
6. Paper Shelter Challenge - W,3E, SIO - #197 "Easter Time"
7. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #176 -  Anything Goes
8. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #100 - Easter / Spring 
9. Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - 2W - (Week 1)Anything Goes
10. Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 1) Easter
11. Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (Week 2) Spring
12. Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Spring
13. Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (Week 1) Easter/Spring
14. Perfectly Rustics - 2W - (Week 2) Eggs
15. The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes

Fantasy tulips

This is my Second new release card from Digistamps For Joy I have to share today, it is by our lovely artist Riette and it is called Fantasy tulips

RECIPE

Image called Fantasy tulips from Digistamps For Joy , coloured with Polychromos

DO die cut

Rubber splot stamp

Peel and bow from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Add a Little Dazzle - W, SIO - #67 Spring or Anything Goes
2. Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #209  Anything Goes
3. Everybody-Art-Challenge W - #318  Anything Goes
4. Crafty Creations - 2W - #286 Anything Goes No Foolin'  
5. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #27 Always Anything Goes
6. Penny's Paper-Crafty - W,3E -  #221 Anything Goes
7. Crafter's Cafe - W,F, 3E - #110 Easter
8. Paper Shelter Challenge - W,3E, SIO - #197 "Easter Time"
9. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #176 -  Anything Goes
10. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #100 - Easter / Spring 

Flower girl

There are so many lovely new releases at Digistamps For Joy today, I just had to make three!! to share with you all!

RECIPE

Image called Flower girl from Digistamps For Joy coloured with Promarkers
Sue Wilson die
Silk bow made on Bow Perfect
HB peel off sentiment

CHALLENGES

1. Add a Little Dazzle - W, SIO - #67 Spring or Anything Goes
2. Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge W, C10  anything goes /add a sentiment 
3. Creative Fingers -  W ,C10,3E(one must be using sponsor image) - No.72 -   Anything Goes 
4. Polkadoodles - 2W, C10 – No.13 - Use a Die
5. Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #209  Anything Goes
6. Everybody-Art-Challenge W - #318  Anything Goes
7. Crafty Creations - 2W - #286 Anything Goes No Foolin'  
8. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #27 Always Anything Goes
9. Penny's Paper-Crafty - W,3E -  #221 Anything Goes

Pilot Ted (mp384)

Margy drew this image for a DT member to give to a dear friend who is very unwell. We all fell for Ted bigtime when we saw him!

RECIPE

Image from Digistamps For Joy called Pilot Ted (mp384) coloured with Promarkers, I added the sentiment in Craft Artist II

Dp's are K & Co and Creata

Buttons and ribbon from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Lacy Sunshine - 2W, 3E, SIO, digi available - Challenge #54 Go Green
2. Crafting By Designs - W,F, 3E - Masculine Projects
3. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #25 Always Anything Goes
4. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #175 -  Anything Goes
5. Cardz 4 Guyz W, 3E - #62 - Clean and Simple
6. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #99 - Vintage
7. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #74 Anything Goes with a twist: Make It Square
8. Passion For Promarkers Challenge W- must use promarkers - #288 - Check It Out (use checks, plaid, gingham)
9. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
10. Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge - M (2nd Monday), no 100% digital projects, E3, use "hoarded" items - (March) Green (plaid Dp is over 6 years old)
11. Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - The Color Green
12. Get Creative Challenges - 2W, 3E - (Week 2) Green
13. Love to Scrap - 2W, 3E, F, digi or real stamping - (Week 1) Anything Goes
14. Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (Week 1) Animals
15. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - W, 5E - Animals
16. The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Green

Tiered cake (rg055)

Another fabulous New Release over at Digistamps For Joy and this one is called Tiered cake (rg055).

RECIPE

Tiered cake (rg055). from  Digistamps For Joy, coloured with Promarkers, a gold Wink of Stella and Liquid Pearls added
Dp and sentiment by Prima
Ribbon from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Addicted to Stamps and More - W - C10 - #136 Anything Goes
2. Add a Little Dazzle - W, SIO - #65 Anything Goes
3. Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #98 Pastel Hues 
4. I love Promarkers - W - Must use Promarkers - #261 Your Favorite Song (the wedding march)
5. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #25 Always Anything Goes
6. Miriam's Crafting Blog Monthly Challenge - M, 1st Wed., E4 - Romance
7. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes
8. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #175 -  Anything Goes
9. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #99 - Vintage 
10. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #74 Anything Goes with a twist: Make It Square

Bird bath

Another wonderful and so versatile image release today over at Digistamps For Joy, I love it, well done to our artist Riette!

RECIPE

Image called Bird Bath  coloured with Prismacolors, I added the sentiment in Craft Artist II

Provo bird embossing folder

Costco ancient Dp

Just cut rite die

DO bow

CHALLENGES

1. Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - Green+White+Choice of Color
2. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #23 Always Anything Goes
3. Penny's Paper-Crafty - W,3E -  #217 One for the Girls/Female Cards
4. Scrappers' Delights - 2W, SIO - #42  Always Anything Goes
5. Whimsy Inspiration -Monthly 3rd Wed posting, 3E, SIO  - #80 Use A Sentiment
6. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
7. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #173 -  Anything Goes 
8. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #73 Anything Goes with a twist: Add a Ribbon
9. Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #63 Anything Goes/Spring Green
10. DoubleClick Skittles - 2W, E1, F -  #17 Use the Color Green
11. Inky Impressions - 2W,SIO - #199 Dots or Stripes
12. Little Red Wagon - W - #279 Birds of a Feather
13. Get Creative Challenges - 2W, 3E - (Week 2) Embossing
14. Going Grey With Scrap-Creations 2W, 2E - Let's see some Green  
15. Papertake Weekly W -  Anything Goes

Daisies

Such an awesome new release this time at Digistamps For Joy , the new release is the flowers image, my lovely friend Riette designed the words.

RECIPE

Image called Daisies from Digistamps For Joy coloured with Prismacolors
Dp's are DCWV
Ribbon from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Addicted to Stamps and More - W - C10 - #134 Clean and Simple
2. Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - Green+White+Choice of Color
3. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #23 Always Anything Goes
4. Penny's Paper-Crafty - W,3E -  #217 One for the Girls/Female Cards
5. Scrappers' Delights - 2W, SIO - #42  Always Anything Goes
6. Whimsy Inspiration -Monthly 3rd Wed posting, 3E, SIO  - #80 Use A Sentiment
7. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
8. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #173 -  Anything Goes 
9. Clear It Out W, 3E, Must use stash item - Challenge Theme: Anything Goes  Stash: Anything Goes (sigh, again had the Dp's over 5 years)
10. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #73 Anything Goes with a twist: Add a Ribbon

Sweeter than candy

I adore this word digi, it's an awesome sentiment to send someone!

RECIPE

I coloured the image Sweeter than candy from Digistamps for Joy using the Bokeh  method, you punch various circles out of stiff card, then using distress inks and a finger dauber, create pretty soft circles of overlapping colour
Hearts cut on my eCraft
Silver mirri board
Ribbon from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Addicted to Stamps and More - W - C10 - #132 Make Your Mark
2. Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #96 "Die and/or Punches" 
3. Scrappers' Delights - 2W, SIO - #41 Anything Goes  
4. Whimsy Inspiration -Monthly 3rd Wed posting, 3E, SIO  - #80 Use A Sentiment
5. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W,SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
6. Cuttin and Stamping Challenge 2W, 3E - Anything Goes
7. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #97 - Love is all around
8. Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #7  Springtime Pastels
9. Doodle Pantry  M,First Tuesday,1E,SIE - must use digital image -  Theme: Candy = optional theme: use ribbon
10. A Girl who Crafts (M, P1,E5) Anything Goes
11. Card and Scrap (2W, P1/15) # 91 Anything Goes
12. Die Cut Divas (M,P1,E4) Words, Quotes & Sentiment

Fan

How about this then, an image of a fan, and YOU can do so much with it. It comes complete with it's own separate wordage, but I added my own as I am saving it for my old man and our 28th Wedding Anniversary.

RECIPE

Image from Digistamps For Joy called FAN coloured with promarkers and pencils, I printed the image with Craft Artist II to give a sweet background around the image
Dp's are Craftwork Cards
SU border punch
Peels and buttons from stash

CHALLENGES

1. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #21 Always Anything goes
2. Miriam's Crafting Blog Monthly Challenge - M, 1st Wed., E4 - Romance
3. Scrappers' Delights - 2W, SIO - #41 Anything Goes
4. Stampavie and More -2W,  JFF - #231 Blue and White
5. Whimsy Inspiration -Monthly 3rd Wed posting, 3E, SIO  - #80 Use A Sentiment
6. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W,SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
7. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #171 -  Anything Goes 

Travel Club (set

I merged this to make this scene from the set called Travel Club. There are various appropriate sayings and 2 different cases. I find a lot of pleasure merging images! Such a super set to wish someone Bon Voyage etc.

RECIPE

Digi from Digistamps For Joy  called Travel Club. coloured with Promarkers
I made a tag card from a DL card
Dp is Tim Holtz as are the travel stickers
Black fine liner pen to doodle
Charms and raffia from stash

Bunny's egg

To celebrate one of the fab new designs over at Digistamps For Joy I decided to make a chocolate bar box. I can give this to my love GD in April.

RECIPE

Digi called Bunny's egg from Digistamps For Joy coloured with Promarkers
Small slim box made with my MS board
Spellbinders dies
Gold CS
Ribbon from stash

I do hope you and Holly love this!

Fruit bowl

Here is another if the fabulous new releases at Digistamps For Joy, reminds me of an Old Masters, what do you think?

RECIPE

Image from Digistamps For Joy coloured with Prismacolours, I added the sentiment in Craft Artist II
Joy corner dies
Sue Wilson Ivy die
K & Co Dp

CHALLENGES

1. Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
2. Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (Week 2) Something Old, Something New (old Dp, new image and ivy die)
3. My Craft Creations - 2W, tabs on top - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
4. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
5. Vintage Stamping Challenges/Flonz Craft - M, P1, 3E, Must Stamp, does not have to be vintage - (January) New Year, New Stash , new image and ivy die
6. Whoopsi Daisy - M, SIO - (January) Anything Goes
7. Inspiration Destination - F- Always Anything goes
8. Moo-Mania & More - 2W, JFF - Anything goes
9. Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E - New stash (new ivy die)
10. Wonderful Wednesdays -  SIO -  Always Anything Goes 
11. WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #165 -  Anything goes