GAB #13-Surprise

Happy Saturday everyone, Nikki here.  I hope you all enjoy your weekend.  As for me....today is the day my fiance and I move up to Michigan so this will be a scheduled post.

Please join me this week at GAB Challenge Blog as our challenge this week is.....

Any 3D Project

This challenge was so much fun.  I love how my purse turned out.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
For instructions on how to make the clutch, click here.
Paper is DCWV Street Lace
Ribbon is from Michaels
Flower is Recollections
Bling is Prima
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
I did distress the edges in black ink

Thank you so much for stopping by and please remember to join me over at GAB Challenge Blog for another exciting week.



Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop

Good morning and happy Thursday!  Welcome to the Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop hosted by the amazing and talented Ellen at Card Monkey.  If you are coming from Brynn at Flair And Frills, then you are right on track.  If you are coming across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Ellen.

In honor of the royal wedding taking place tomorrow, what better way than to have a blog hop all about tea, tea party, bridal shower, etc..  I'm heading towards the end of the hop and I hope you're all enjoying yourselves.

I know some Italians that have two events for a wedding before the wedding.  One is a bridal shower and one is a tea.  The tea is a little more intimate than a bridal shower and is literally a tea party.  I decided for this hop I would create a teapot along with a tea bag holder.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Tea pot came from Creations With Ar, it's called Tea Time Card And Box Set
Tea box came from My Time Made Easy, it's called Tea Tab Box
Paper is DCWV Lemon Flower Stack
Yellow Rose of Texas Starburst Spray from Lindy Stamp Gang
Flowers are Prima and Recollections
Trims are from A Treasures Nest

Here are 2 other pictures....

I really wanted to keep it simple because I absolutely love that paper and didn't want to take away from it.

For the blog candy.....
One lucky hopper will be selected via Random.org for a $20.00 gift card to your choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.  I will announce the winner on Monday, May 2nd.

Thank you so much for hopping/stopping by.  A huge thank you to Ellen at Card Monkey for letting me be a hop stop.

Have a great day and your next stop is the fabulous Elaine at Expressions By Elaine.

Keeping The Peace Blog Hop

For my GAB#12 Technique post, click here.
For my Hello Spring Card post, click here.

Happy Saturday, Nikki here.  Welcome to the Keeping The Peace Blog Hop hosted by the lovely and talented Adri at Ma Cherie Creations.  If you are coming from Asheyna at Musings of a Scattered Mind, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog or would like to hop along, please start over with Adri.

This hop is about peace themed projects.  I'm so excited to be finally showing my project...I've had this done since Wednesday.  I love crafting in all forms.  Today I bring you something I altered that I will be giving to my sister.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Wooden peace heart came from AC Moore
Copic Sketch Markers-V17 and YR16
Paper is K &Company Que Sera Sera
Prima flowers and bling
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain
Lindy Stamp Gang-Glitz Spritz in Desert Moon Sunset Pink, Moon Shadow in Burnt Umber, Starburst Sprays in Canna Lily Burnt Orange and Sweet Violet Purple Teal
Butterfly stamp is from Inkadinkado
Recollections flowers
Gem Stone Alphabet from Inkadinkado
The peace came from the jewelry making department at Joanns
Staz On in Jet Black
Tim Holtz Distresser Tool

Some close ups:

 I colored the bling with my copics.

For blog candy......
As most of you know I will be moving next weekend from Delaware to Michigan.  The gift cards seem to be a little easier at the moment so the winner will get a $20 gift card to Michaels, Joanns and ahhh now Hobby Lobby.  I will anounce the winner on Monday, May 2nd.  To win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.

I also wanted to invite everyone to hop on over to GAB Challenge Blog where there is a new challenge every Saturday.

Thanks so much for hopping/stopping by.  A huge thank you to Adri for allowing me to be a hop stop.

Enjoy the weekend and a great Easter, your next stop is Carrie at Paper, Glitter, Stamps.

Hello Spring Card

To see my GAB#12 post, click here.

I wanted to share this really quick before the Keeping The Peace Blog Hop began.  I made a card for my sister's friend who loves spring time and wanted a card done.  Enjoy!

Recipe For Card:
Digi Image is Spring Bringer from Wee Stamps
Paper is Recollections, Stampin Up Rose Red and Prima Sweet Fairy
Copic Sketch Markers-Colorless Blender, B97, BV00, E21, E50, RV34, V15, Y11, Y13, Y15, YG63
Atyou Spica-Clear, Lavender, Lemon
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Dusty Concord
Prima bling which got colored with copic marker V15
Flowers are Recollections
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle
Sentiment was printed from my computer


Challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles-Thoughts Of Spring/Easter
Bling It On-Digi Stamp On Project With Some Bling
AUD Sentiments-Anything Goes
The Beary Scrap-Wings
Card Makin Mamas-Springtime Colors
Scrap-Creations-Digital
Flutterby Wednesday-Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts-Anything Goes
ABC Challenge-S Is For Sparkle
Lollipop Crafts-Sketch (See Below)


Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to stop back in a little bit for the Keeping The Peace Blog Hop!

GAB #12-Technique

Good morning everyone, I hope you all enjoy your weekend and have a wonderful Easter.  It's Saturday, so that means another exciting week at GAB Challenges.  This month's technique challenge is.....

Faux Tile Technique

You can find the tutorial for this technique at Splitcoaststampers.  Now...I'm not going to lie, I've been dreading this challenge since we started this challenge blog in February.  It's a time consuming technique that I wouldn't use on a regular basis.  Sorry for the picture quality, the glossing accents definitely made picture taking difficult.  Plus I took the picture from a different angle to reduce the glare.  This was my first attempt at the faux tile and yes I wasn't sure about cutting the squares so I did cut at the wrong place and it looks like she has another eye.  I still like how it turned out and I hope you all do too.  Enjoy!

Recipe:

Digi stamp is Sophie In The Country from The Paper Shelter
Paper is Recollections
Copic Sketch Markers-B93, B95, B97, E21, E25, E27, E29, E34, E35, E50, R37, RV34, Y35, Y38, YG67
I made the background with Momento Summer Sky and Craft Smart in Kelly Green.  I used a cosmetic sponge to create the look.
TPC Studio Playful Expressions Stamp Set

Glossy Accents

Thanks for visiting and I hope you join us this week at GAB Challenges.



A Card For A Friend

Happy Thursday everyone, Nikki here.  It's a nice day here in Delaware after some nasty thunder storms came through last night.  It's really windy but the sun is out.  I hope the weather wherever you are is enjoyable.

I made a card today for one of my friends that could use some cheering up.  She loves mermaids and I'm so glad how this card card turned out.  Enjoy!

The card size is a 5 X 6.5, I buy them in a pack I get from Michaels.  The brand is Recollections.
Paper-Gina K. Pure Luxury cardstock in White, K &Company Jubilee, Recollections
Cricut Cartridges-Paper Doll Dress Up and Elegant Edges
Copic Sketch Markers-E21, E25, E27, E29, E50
Syren stamp is from The Greeting Farm
Atyou Spica in Turquoise
Momento Ink Pad and Dual Marker in Tuxedo Black
Divine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Challenges:
Fresh Farm Which One Wednesday-No Pink
Eat, Sleep, Stamp Sketchy Thursday-Sketch (See Below)



Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great evening!

Happy Birthday Card For Some Challenges

Good evening everyone, I hope you all enjoyed your day.

I have for you today another birthday card that I'm going to put in my card box.  I'm making a ton of cards right now to stash away.  As most of you know, I'm moving to Michigan in 2 weeks with my darling fiance as he's been promoted but at the cost of being relocated.  I'm taking it on a positive note and look forward to starting a new chapter in my life.  I also look forward to sending a ton of cards out to my family and friends.

Challenges are awesome in my book as they give me inspiration to make more creations.  This card I decided to keep simple and I'm kinda in the middle on how it turned out.  I think I went a little cut happy on the digi image, but all in all....I think it turned out beary cute lol.  Ok so I can't make jokes....

Enjoy!

Recipe for Card:
Paper-DCWV Citrus
Digi stamp is Teddy Bear Picking Flowers from The Paper Shelter
Copic Sketch Markers-110, E11, E21, E34, E35, G16, R27, R29, RV000, RV00, Y15, Y35, Y38, YR16, YR18
Atyou Spica-Clear, Lemon, Red, Orange
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
TPC Studio Greetings stamp set
Stampin Up Classic Stamp Pad in Real Red
Spellbinders Nestabilities in Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle
Prima Pearl

Challenges:
Birthday Sundaes-Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter-Sketch (see below)


Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you all enjoy your night.

Hello Card

Good evening everyone, Nikki here.  I hope you all enjoyed your Monday.

My mom had asked me to make a card for her co-workers daughter.  I make things for this cutie patootie every so often but because I've been so busy with moving and getting everything together, I haven't made anything for her in quite some time.  She wanted me to make a card with her favorite color which is purple and some bling.  This card was sooooo much fun to make and I'm so happy how it turned out.  Enjoy!

Recipe for Card:
Birthday Bash cricut cartridge
Core'dinations Glitz & Glam
OA-Happy Day from The Greeting Farm
Copic Sketch Markers-110, BV00, BV01, BV02, E21, E50, V17
Atyou Spica in Lavender
TPC Studio Greetings stamp set
Spellbinders Nestabilities Small Scallop Oval
Prima flowers and bling that I colored up with my copics
Ribbon, brads and solid paper came from my stash
Momento in Tuxedo Black
The flourishes came from chipboard peices that I made into a stencil and trace onto to cardstock


Challenges:
Anyone For Anya-Circle card
iCopic Lover-Monochromatic
Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings-Violets & Lilacs & Plums, Oh My!
By The Cute & Girly Challenges-Cute and girly



Thanks for stopping by.  I also wanted to let everyone know that I will be a blog stop for a blog hop this weekend.  Adri at Ma Cherie Creations is hosting Keeping The Peace Blog Hop that starts on Saturday.  Please hop by and say hello, there will be blog candy......

Have a great night!

Easter Card

Good afternoon everyone, Nikki here.  I'm so glad it's sunny here in Delaware today.  It thundered and lightning something fierce yesterday.

I'm trying to finish up my Easter cards and wanted to share one in particular that is going towards a few challenges.  Enjoy!

Recipe for Card:
Digi stamp is Ava Easter from Bugaboo Stamps
Copic Sketch Markers-Colorless Blender, B14, BG0000, BG10, BV00, BV01, E21, E50, RV000, RV00, RV02, Y11, Y13, Y15
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Oval and Small Scallop Oval
Border punch is EK Sucess
Prima E-Line Pearls
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
Papers and ribbon come from my stash


Challenges:
Celebrate The Occasion-Easter or Spring (must use a punch).  I used a border punch.
The Pink Elephant-Easter
Catch The Bug-Easter
Craft Your Days Away-Easter
Scrap-Creations-Sketch (see below)


 Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you all have a great afternoon.

Just Because

Happy Sunday everyone.  I hope everyone enjoys the day.  Hopefully you have some nice weather where you are.

I made a card simply on the fact that I wanted to do some challenges.  Enjoy!

I paper pieced her jacket and colored the flowers with my copics.
Recipe for Card:
Stamp is Rain Snow Shine from The Greeting Farm
Paper-DCWV Cotton Bloom, Stampin Up Crumb Cake, Recollections
Copic Sketch Markers-B97, E21, E34, E35, E37, E50, Y11, Y13, Y15, YG63, YG67
Prima Pearls
Border punch is EK Success
Ink-Momento in Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Peeled Paint and Faded Jeans
Spellinders Nestabilities-Small Oval and Small Scallop Oval
Petaloo Color Me Crazy Delphiniums


Challenges:
Paper Playtime-weather
The Paper Variety-flowers
Paper Pretties-2 different designer papers
Crafty Creations-paper piecing
Anything Goes Challenge-pearls
Cute Card Thursday-weather inspired
Pals Paper Arts-flowers
iCopic Lover:  iCopic Challenge-color an embellishment
Farm Fresh Challenge-sketch (see below)




Thank you for stopping by and I hope you all have a great Sunday!

Have A Magical Birthday Card

Hello again.  This is my second post of the day.  Please click here for my GAB Challenge post.

I made another birthday card today.  Can never have too many.  Enjoy!

Recipe for Card:
Digi stamp (Dog Fairy) and sentiment are from Pink Cat Studio
Martha Stewart border punch
Bling is Recollections from Michaels and the ribbon was bought at Michaels as well
Copic Sketch Markers-E35, E37, R11
Atyou Spica in Clear
Stampin Up-So Saffron and Crumb Cake cardstock, Stampin Write Marker in So Saffron, and Classic Ink Pad in So Saffron


Challenges:
Kaboodle Doodle-cute & cuddly animals
Wee Memories-all things adorable

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great evening.

GAB #11-Theme Challenge

Happy Saturday.  I hope everyone enjoys their weekend.  There's a new challenge this week at GAB Challenges and this week it's "Borders".  We want to see borders on your project.

I was inspired by a card I had seen in a Card Making magazine.  Lisette Gibbons was the creator of this card and I just couldn't resist using it for this particular challenge.  Enjoy!

Recipe for Card:
Paper came from my stash but I remember it being Colorbok I bought at Walmart.  These papers have been sitting with me forever I was happy to finally be able to use it.
Ribbon is from my stash
Border punch is EK Success
TPC Studio Greetings Clear Stamps
Momento Ink Pad in Tuxedo Black

Thanks for stopping by and please join me over at GAB Challenge Blog to part take in this fun challenge.

Get Well Card

TGIF!!!!  I hope everyone has enjoyed their week.

Today I made a card for Cupcake Craft Challenges.  The challenge was "Doctors and Nurses", create a Get Well project.  I went a little faux stitching happy...I need to learn not to do that.  Once I start I can't stop lol.  Enjoy!!

Recipe for Card:
Digi stamp is Nurse Lily from Pink Cat Studio
Paper-Stampin Up Real Red and Recollections
Ribbon is Stampin Up Real Red Grossgrain
Momento Ink Pad and Dual Marker in Tuxedo Black
Copic Sketch Markers-Colorless Blender, BG0000, BG10, E000, E00, E11, E25, E27, E29, R27, R29
Atyou Spica in Red and Clear
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
TPC Studio Greetings Clear Stamps

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great rest of the day.

Just A Note Card

Happy Thursday everyone, I hope you all are enjoying your week.  This week has been so crazy for me trying to get everything ready to move.  Thank goodness we finally got a move date.  We will be relocating to Clinton Township, MI on April 30th.  My family is happy I get to spend Easter with them before I leave.

Anywho, I made a card for two challenges and I think I like it.  Lol.  One of the challenges was to use green, brown and vanilla so right away I thought of a toned down card verses one of my glitz and glam creations.  Enjoy!

Recipe for Card:
*Stampin Up-Pear Pizazz and Early Espresso cardstock, Square Lattice textured impressions, Classic   Stampin Pad in Early Espresso, Stampin Write Marker in Early Espresso
*Storybook cricut cartridge
*My scraps
*TPC Studio Greetings clear stamps

Challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges-green, brown and vanilla ( I don't have vanilla cardstock so I went with an ivoryish color)
Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge-Storybook and Wrap It Up (the scallop square and robin came from Storybook


Thanks so much for stopping by and i hope you all enjoy your evening! 

Cute Card Thursday Challenge

I haven't posted in such a long time.  Well it feels like a long time (my GAB post from yesterday I had done days ago and set it to be scheduled).  In all my craziness going on,  I managed to make a card for Cute Card Thursday Challenge which was to create something tropical.  I was so happy when I saw this challenge as I was able to use my new Greeting Farm Stamp Surfer Anya.  I love how this turned out.  Enjoy!!

Recipe for Card:
Paper-Recollections and Me & My Big Ideas Surfshop
Surfer Anya from The Greeting Farm
Copic Sketch Markers-B93, B95, B97, E00, E21, E25, E27, E29, E50, RV02, RV04, Y13, YR68, Y13
Spica Atyou Clear
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
Spellbinders Nestabilities Small Scallop Oval
White gel pen
Ribbon is from Walmart
Prima bling

Thanks for stopping by.  I'm working on a banner and a ton of thank you cards so hopefully I can do a lot of blogging in the next few days.  I also wanted to invite everyone to stop by GAB Challenge Blog for our sketch challenge.

Have a great night!

GAB #10-Sketch

Good morning everyone, I hope you all enjoy your weekend.  Today's post is a scheduled one as my parents are giving my fiance and I a moving away party this afternoon and knowing me I'm already running around like a chicken with my head cut off.

Today brings another exciting challenge over at GAB Challenge Blog and I hope you can join us this week.  It's a sketch challenge and I had a lot of fun making this card.  Enjoy!

Here is the sketch....

And here is my take on it....

Recipe for Card:
Create A Critter cricut cartridge
White gel pen
Paper are from my scraps
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder


Please join me over at GAB Challenge Blog for another exciting week.

Have a great day!

GAB #8-Color Challenge

Happy Saturday everyone.  I hope you all enjoy your weekend.  By the time this post goes live, I will be up in Michigan picking out an apartment.

If most of you follow my blog, you know that my fiance was given a promotion that was to relocate him to Michigan.  He had the official "go ahead" on Tuesday to go up and get the ball rolling.  So we will be moving in 3 weeks.  My fiance is so cute though, he suggested that I make a bunch of cards and projects the next few days and the days that I can't blog to schedule a post.  I will only be not crafting/blogging for like 2 days...my fiance decided that some of my craft supplies will be the last thing packed.

Anyways, I ramble at times lol.  Today brings another color challenge over at GAB Challenge Blog.  This months colors are.......

I had the hardest time coming up with a project for these colors.  After staring off into space for awhile, I finally managed to create a card.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Paper-DCWV Citrus, Stampin Up cardstock in Real Red, So Saffron and Peach Parfait
Stampin Up Stampin Marker in So Saffron
Ink Pad-Momento in Tuxedo Black and Stampin Up Classic in Real Red
Flowers are Recollections
Ribbon is Stampin Up 3/8 Taffeta in Real Red
Copic Sketch Markers-E21, E25, E27, E29, E37, E50, R27, R29, Y11, Y13, YG67, YR65
Atyou Spica-Orange, Lemon and Clear
Stamp is from The Greeting Farm Miss Anya Collection
Spellbinders Nestabilities-small oval and small scallop oval
Sentiment was from Stampin Up Teeny Tinies stamp set

Please join me over at GAB Challenge Blog for another fun color challenge.

Have a great day!