Mother's Day

Hey all! Long time, no see huh? But if you were like me, you were frantically trying to create handmade Mother's Day cards for your relatives and friends! I've been busy doing just that...so I just wanted to post photos of the designs I went with this year. You will see one design took dominance...but it was because I loved it and it was SOOOOOO easy to replicate!

So here goes...

Simple design using some pretty daisies...

 Love this paper, so decided to let it shine with a simple sentiment...

I saw THIS design over on Pinterest and it inspired me to make my own version...

Here are the cards in the design I fell in love with...I was inspired by THIS card of which I've CASE'd before.

Isn't it lovely? I decided to keep it all coordinating...this one is done in Enchanted Evening (PapertreyInk).

Here is the same card--but done in Rich Razzleberry (Stampin Up).

The next two version are dual-toned and I like the way they turned out too...

 This was a fun combo--Bermuda Bay (SU) and Pure Poppy (PTI)...it was for my grandma.

For my mom I went with Bermuda Bay and Elegant Eggplant (SU). 

I used this same design for my mother-in-laws card too, combining Enchanted Evening with the Pure Poppy and it looked just as lovely---but I was in a rush and I didn't get a chance to take the photo of it.

I must say that I'm rather glad I don't have anymore to make---I need to move on to Father's Day now! Ha!

Challenge List:

*Scrap-Creations: Mother's Day

(the bottom card--Bermuda Bay/Eggplant)

*Loves rubberstamps Challenge #52~ May Flowers

(Entering cards #3, 5, 6, 7)
It would only let me do one photo since they are all in the same post/link

*SweetStamps Blog #117~ Spring

(Entering card #7 (Bermuda/Eggplant)

Doodle Dragon and Designed to Color Spring Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the Spring Fling Hop-Hop-Hop with Doodle Dragon Crew and Designed to Color. You should have hopped from Gramma's Blog. We are so happy you could join us for this special occasion. It is also Dustin Pikes 4 year Blogaversary. You won't want to miss out on the deals he is offering. Some of the crew used images from the new set, so hop around and get inspired. Don't forget to check out the blogaversary sets on his blog and in the store HERE http://www.doodledragonstudios.com/

I picked the cute little Fairy Frog Mother with just her wings doing a little bit of ballet! LOL!

Medium: Copics
Frog: YG21, YG23, YG25
Dress: B91, B93, B95, B97, B99
Other: YG000

Image: Fairy Frog Mother
Paper: White (Papertrey Ink)

Elements: blue gems, Simply Chartreuse ribbon (PTI), White and Simply Chartreuse cardstock (PTI), "Marjolaine" paper pad (Basic Grey), "Icicle" Stickles (Ranger), Circles SM Nestabilities, "Polka Dots" embossing folder (Cuttlebug) 

Leaving a comment and some love will get you a chance of winning some cool stuff. Both Designed to Color and Dustin Pike have some goodies to give away. Hopping is open until the 25th and winners will be announced by the 29th. So hop on over to Lelia's Blog and check out the sweet creation! If you have gotten lost check out the hop links below. Hop along now!!

 Designed to Color: http://designedtocolor.com 
JennD   http://just4funcrafts.blogspot.com

Lori http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/
Veronica http://kreativelicense.blogspot.com
Kerri  http://bigsmilesfromkbear.blogspot.com
Gramma  http://grammascards.blogspot.com
Lisa -----YOU ARE HERE
Lelia http://greengoddescreations.blogspot.com
Lizzie http://www.ohsnaplizzie.com
Jan http://scrapnsurprise.blogspot.com/2013/04/blog-hoppin.html
Rhea http://passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com
Charlotte  http://designsfromwithin.blogspot.com
Leah  http://thechroniclesoforange.blogspot.com
Ginny http://my5bratzcreations.blogspot.com
Taylor http://taylorusry.blogspot.com
CraftyGirl http://craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
Dustin Pike  http://dustinpike.blogspot.com  

Challenge List:

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #182

PMS Digi Makeover Challenge #85 ~ Animal Friends

Dream Valley Challenges #55~ Things with Wings

Freshly Brewed Designs Birthday Hop!

Welcome to Fresh Brewed Designs April Rubber Stamp Release and Blog Hop! 

We are so happy to have you hopping along with us this weekend!

If you are just arriving to the hop, you will want to go back to the start 

at Freshly Brewed Challenges. 

If you are getting here from Linda's blog then you are good to go! 

This hop is going to be a BLAST!!!
 It's Heather's birthday weekend, so she decided to throw in some EXTRA FUN just for you!
Not only do we have some SUPER CUTE New Rubber Stamps to release, we also have BLOG CANDY to give away!

I will tell you more about the candy, but first, let me share the cards I created for you today! 

I was so honored when Heather sent me a note a couple months ago asking me to join in this hop! She and I have known each other for several years--from back when I first got started into the world of paper crafting! I have supported her 100% as she journeyed into the realm of becoming a stamp company! I am so proud of her work!

I created my first card using the new stamp

(ahem. Did you know I got to name this little gal? Yep, Heather needed names and this was one of the ones I threw out there!)

This first card is super simple as I just wanted to show off how cute Chloe is! I chose a paper that I'd been hoarding, but I felt was ideal for this image!

And of COURSE she has sparkly shoes and a glitter cupcake! And did you know that I cut her hand off?? LOL! Yep. I had to do surgery as I put her on the card. Bet you never would have known if I hadn't of told you! LOL!

 The next card features the new stamp set

I adore this little set!!! I have so many coffee obsessed friends it is a must-have!

Here is a little 3" card I made for a dear friend of mine...she loved it! LOL!

I added Glossy Accents to the coffee lid to give it that plastic look and Liquid Pearls (ruby red) for my red "gems". I loved the idea of using a striped embossing folder to mimic the look of those cardboard sleeves they always put these cups in! This little card really was so much fun to make!

I added the second sentiment with a simple tab on the inside of the card. My friend told me it made her laugh...thus my intent was fulfilled!

Get these stamps AND MORE at a special deal THIS WEEKEND ONLY!
Use the code birthday at checkout to receive 20% off your entire order!

Now, I know you remember that I mentioned candy earlier in this post.
Wait no longer! Check out what YOU can win!

To win this candy, all you have to do is HOP in full the first day
{Saturday, April 13th}
You HAVE to leave comments at each hop stop to win!

For an extra chance to win, you need to come back to the Freshly Brewed Challenges blog
on Sunday and Monday to find links to the cards posted for those days.
PLUS ~ Anyone who purchases rubber stamps during this hop will 
get two extra chances at winning the candy!
That means you have 4 chances to get your name in the draw!

Thank you so much for hopping with us! I hope you enjoyed peeking at what I had for your viewing pleasure! It is time for you to head over to your next stop at Sheryl's blog to check out what she has prepared for you. 

Here is the full hop order in case you get lost!

Freshly Brewed Challenges Blog  

Tracy (guest)
Sarah
Linda
Lisa (guest) 

Sheryl
Rhonda (guest)
Vanessa
Kelly (guest)
Celeste
Barbara (guest)
Yolanda
Heather