Need a Hug? Card

 I was a little skeptical of this type of card, but it was for a swap so I had to give it a try.  This is a TeePee Card.  I had this adorable octopus colored and wanted to use him.  I do love how he came out. My partner has received and liked it as well.  What have you done lately that is outside your box?

~ Marie

Gerda Steiner Designs Snowman Card

Getting in the mood for winter...this is the current Freebie from Gerda Steiner's Designs for her monthly challenge.  I adore him and the little bird.

Here's the details:

Image - Cute Snowman, colored with pencils

Sentiment - printed on computer

Papers - Echo Park Holly Jolly Christmas, FA-LA-LA-LA and Glad Tidings; black card stock
Extras -  Jolee's mini snowflake, snowflake jewels, glitter chipboard snowflakes, glitter tulle, Martha Stewart snowflake edge punch, Stampin Up Floral Framelits.

Thanks for stopping by!

Marie

Scootin' By Card

Another card as guest designer for Gerda's Doodles.  This week it is a cute pup on a scooter...I decorated the inside, too.

Here's the details:

Image - Cute Dog by Gerda's Doodles; I colored with pencils.

Sentiment - printed on computer

Papers - all from my scrap basket

Extras - Tim Holtz grunge board stars, inked with Tangerine and Denim inks; Spellbinder's scallop circles, EK Success border punch; and pre-cut letters for "HI!" inked with Denim ink.

I have enjoyed being a guest designer for Gerda this month.  I have a few more images I am playing with of hers that I will share soon.  If you have not checked our her store, please do so...there are so many cute images ;)

Thanks for looking!

                           Marie

Need a Hug? card

I just love this FREEBIE from Gerda Steiner Designs.  I just had to do a card with him!  
I started with a sketch from Crazy 4 Challenges:

Here is what I came up with....

Here's the details:

Image -   Otto the Octopus from Gerda Steiner Designs; I colored him with pencils and added diamond Stickles and pearls to the bubbles
Sentiment - printed on computer
Papers - all scraps from my scrap basket
Extras - scrap of pink ribbon, blue and cream pearls, pink deco hearts, EK success edge punch, and diamond Stickles

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges C4C199 - sketch challenge
Creative Creations Challenges - BINGO!  (sentiment, image, pearls)
Gerda Steiner Designs - Otto the Octopus
Through the Purple Haze Challenges - BINGO! (ribbon, 3 papers, pearls)
Tuesday Throwdown - use your scraps

Hope you are having a wonderful day!  
Marie

Cute Cat Christmas Card

Third week as guest designer for Gerda's Doodles...This week was one of Gerda's picks, a cute kitty sitting on a package.  For some reason I thought of Christmas when I saw this image so I went with it...I also used a sketch from Mojo Monday ( that I am planning on using for the September PCD challenge).

Here's the Details:

Image- Cute Cat from Gerda's Doodles; I colored with pencils.

Papers - all from my scrap basket

Extras - Tickets were clip art printed on computer, buttons, twine, edge punch, black pen for faux stitching

I am in love with this card...and the inside.  

Have you had a chance to get your FREEBIE from Gerda ?  If not, check it out...he is adorable!  Thanks for looking!

Marie

Puppy Package Card

Second week as a guest designer for GerdasDoodles...another adorable image.  This week I did one of Gerda's picks, Cute Puppy in Box.  He looked like he was in a birthday box, so...here is what I came up with...
I used a sketch from Paper Crafting Divas.  
I really like how this card came out.

Here's the details:

Image - Cute Puppy in Box; I colored the image with pencils then added Crystal Effects to the bow, nose, and eyes for dimension.  I also colored a second box top, fussy cut it out, and pop-dotted onto the image for extra dimension.
Sentiment - printed on computer
Papers - Bo Bunny "It's My Party" stripe/words....love two sided papers!  Black and white card stock.
Extras - small bow and heart punches, red rhinestones, and open scallop edge punch.

If you haven't checked out Gerda yet, you should.  She has a challenge and adorable FREEBIE right now!

Thanks for looking!  Hope your weekend is off to a WONDERFUL start!

          Marie

Gerda's Doodles August Guest Designer

So, on a whim I  applied to be a guest designer for a new digi stamp site I found, Gerda's Doodles...and I got it!  I am a guest designer for the month of August.  If you have not seen here images, check them out....they are adorable!  So, without further ado, here is my first design...

Isn't this little mouse the cutest!  I loved the simplicity of this image and I decided to keep the card the same...simple.  

Here are the details:

Image - Mouse Phone Hallo by Gerda's Doodles; I colored the image with Prisma Color pencils and used a silver metallic pen on the can for detail
Papers:  all from my scrap bin...pink and aqua glitter, white embossed cardstock
Extras:  ribbon; I also used pop dots (dimensional tape) on the back of the image

To find out more about Gerda and her designs check out her website:  http://gerdasteinerdesigns.com/.  She has a newsletter, freebies, and challenges.  And don't forget to take a peek into her shop for some adorable images.  Don't forget to come back next Friday to see another project made with one of her cute images.

Thanks for stopping by...wishing you a WONDERFUL weekend!

Marie