Pearfectly Cute

Last week I started the Can You Digi It? Challenge #23.  I asked players to go Clean and Simple for their projects.  Check out the following inspiration board...you still have a week to play along!  Link up at the bottom of the CYDI? blog post!

I made my CAS layout based off of one of the sample photos on the inspiration board.  My daughter and her bestie on the tram at the Kansas City Zoo.  I used papers from Green Goddess Creations Scrumptious and Kreative Kraft as well as Pears by LilyPink Designs for my project.  I hope it inspires you to play along with us!  You could be the next big winner!  $10 for digi merch at the CYDI? Store goes a long way!  :O)  MWAH!!!

Doodle Dragon Challenge

Ho! Ho! Ho!  Yep, that's right!  It's time for Doodle Dragon Studio's first Christmas challenge of the year!  Use any DDS image and join us for holiday themed fun!  Pike's Playground

I used this so sweet Snowman (12Goody48)...I have a thing for them, you know!  He's all bundled up for a cold, cold winter!  I used papers called Flakey Friends...I thought they went well with our flakey friend, Mr. Snowman!

You know you want to come play along with us!  Thanks for popping in to see me!  MWAH!!!

Pixie Dust Studio Hop - Day 3

Welcome to Day Three of the Three Day Pixie Dust "Oh, Snap!" Blog Hop!

 If you arrived here from Kathy's blog, then you're in the right place! If not start at the beginning at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog.  Participating Pixies have a new project to share with you today! One blog has been chosen as the "Mystery Blog". Only Pixie knows which one it is! One random comment will be chosen from that blog and the lucky hopper will receive one Pixie Dust image. There will also be a Grand Prize today.If you comment on all of today's projects and answer the question on Pixie Kathy's blog you could be the random winner of THREE Pixie Dust images! If you didn't get a chance to take part in the Friday or Saturday Hop, there's still time. All comments for the Three Day Hop will close at noon CST on Monday. Good luck and happy hopping!

Today, the last day of the hop, I have decided to use the image called i am Holiday for my project.  I love her and her sweet little gingerbread doll.  It looks like she's in the holiday spirit and ready to do some decorating!  Not too much longer and I will be busting out the Christmas decorations at my house too!  Thanksgiving night is our tradition.  :O)

Now it's time to visit Christine's lovely blog and see what she's made for you.  Thanks so much for stopping by today...I hope you enjoyed the hop!  MWAH!!!

Here is the hop order in case you should get lost along the way.

Kathy

Lelia - YOU ARE HERE!

Christine

Audrey

Myriam

Sherri

Cat

Kathy

Pixie Dust Studio Hop - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Three Day Pixie Dust "Oh, Snap!" Blog Hop!

 If you arrived here from Kathy's blog, then you're in the right place! If not start at the beginning at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog. Participating Pixies have a new project to share with you today! One blog has been chosen as the "Mystery Blog". Only Pixie knows which one it is! One random comment will be chosen from that blog and the lucky hopper will receive one Pixie Dust image. There will also be a Grand Prize today.If you comment on all of today's projects and answer the question on Pixie Kathy's blog you could be the random winner of THREE Pixie Dust images! If you didn't get a chance to take part in yesterday's Hop, there's still time. Be sure to come back tomorrow for the final day of the Hop to see all of the new images, amazing projects, and more chances to WIN!

Comments for all three days will close on Monday at noon CST.

Today I used Miss Ginger for my project...a layout of my sweet daughter at her moving up ceremony the end of 6th grade.  I colored her up to match Ariel's dress in Photoshop.  The kit I used is called Dance Of Nature by Angie Young.  LOVE this and I hope you do too!

Now it's time to visit Christine's lovely blog and see what she's made for you.  Thanks so much for stopping by today...don't forget to come back tomorrow!  MWAH!!!

Here is the hop order in case you should get lost along the way.

Kathy

Lelia - YOU ARE HERE!

Christine

Audrey

Myriam

Sherri

Cat

Kathy

Pixie Dust Studio Hop - Day 1

Welcome to Day One of the Three Day Pixie Dust "Oh, Snap!" Blog Hop!

 If you arrived here from Kathy's blog, then you're in the right place! If not start at the beginning at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog. Participating Pixies will present a new project on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Each day Pixie will select a "Mystery Blog". One comment will be randomly chosen from that blog, and the lucky hopper will win one digital image. In addition, there will be a Grand Prize each day of the Hop! THREE Pixie Dust images will be won by a random fan that comments on all participating blogs and answers the question on Pixie's (Kathy's) blog. Be sure to come back each day of the Hop to see all of the new images, amazing projects, and more chances to WIN! Comments for all three days will close on Monday at noon CST.

I used the image called Oh Snap...appropriately named, I must say!  The poor little fella has lost his arm.  At my house that means it's not fit to give away to anyone, so we have to eat it ourselves.  :O)  This will be the front page for my 2012 album of festivities.  I used papers from myself called Krafty Kristmas and I colored little gingie in Photoshop CS5.

Now it's time to visit Christine's lovely blog and see what she's made for you.  Thanks so much for stopping by today...don't forget to come back tomorrow!  MWAH!!!

Here is the hop order in case you should get lost along the way.

Kathy

Lelia - YOU ARE HERE!

Christine

Audrey

Myriam

Sherri

Cat

Kathy

CYDI? Challenge #22

What's your favorite animal?  Elephant, panda bear, hippo, owl?  OK, those are some my faves.  Our challenge at the Can You Digi It? Challenge this week is all about your favorite animal.  Use YOUR fave to play along with us...you could be the next winner of a $10 gift certificate to the CYDI? Store!

I used the digi called Squeaky Clean by Mike Eustis for my card...isn't he so sweet?  I also used my own new digi paper pack called Scrumptious to paper piece and make the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by to check in on me.  MWAH!!!

Creepy & Kooky...

Good morning my sweet cupcakes!  It's time for another round of challenges at the Can You Digi It? blog.  This time it's all about Halloween with Creepy & Kooky.  Use the following inspiration board to help get those scary juices going and you could be the next winner of a $10 gift certificate for the CYDI? store!

I used Haunted Collector Brads and Paper Pack by Green Goddess Creations and the Halloween Scene Set by LilyPink Designs for my layout.

Thanks so much for stopping in today...I truly appreciate each and every one of you!  MWAH!!!

Remember...

Hello again, my crafty friends.  Today we have a very special challenge over at the Can You Digi It? blog.  Challenge #18 is to Find Your Inner Phoenix.   As mythology states, a phoenix is able to be reborn from its ashes...what does the phoenix bring out in you?  Being that today is 9/11 I wanted to make sure I will always remember that infamous day in history.  Like I could forget...it's like it just happened.  I will always be proud to be an American and will certainly always remember how strong we stood as one in the face of devstating tragedy.

I used papers from the 4th at Grandma's collection and some B&W Washi Tape from the CYDI? store.  Won't you join us in this challenge?

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  MWAH!!!

Let's Shop Till We Drop

Good afternoon all!  I know I've been a bad girl about posting regularly.  With the summer, kids getting back to school, activities and the like I have really been a slacker!  Well, I'm back and hopefully staying on top of things.

Today I'm showing you a card I made using a new image from a new artist at Can You Digi It?...isn't she cute.  She's my kind of girl too!  Look at all those shopping bags!  I colored with Copics and used some scrummy papers from BoBunny.

Do come on back tomorrow for a special post.  MWAH!!!

Happy Birthday, Joni!

Good morning, friends!  I'm peeking in this morning to send 60th birthday wishes to my friend and Can You Digi It? DT sister, Joni Mastronardi.  Won't you stop by her blog and wish her a happy birthday today?  I know she would LOVE IT!

Happy birthday, sweetie!

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For my card I used a ton of gems from the Crystal Wheel along with the ever amazing Embellie Gellie.  The image is retired from the CYDI? Store.  The papers and ribbon are from a DCWV paper pack.

Check out what some of the other girls from the CYDI? team made for Joni's milestone birthday too!  MWAH!!!

April

Cynthia 

Nancy

Feel Better Soon

Good morning all!  Today is the 1st day of Middle School - 7th grade - for my youngest.  She was terribly excited and I guess I was too.  I was up at 3AM after tossing and turning all night.  She followed shortly behind and got up at about 4:45AM.  I took her to breakfast since we had so much time and I will share pictures later!

The reason for my post today is a new challenge over at the Can You Digi It? blog.  The next 2 weeks is all about PURPLE PLEASE!  Check out the amazing inspiration board and be inspired...join us for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the CYDI? Store!

I used a super cute image from Mike Eustis called XO.  Don't you just love those extra long legs?  I also used a digital paper pack called Passion for Purple along with some Bazzill card stock.  The sentiment is a stamp from CTMH.

Thanks so much for popping in to see what I've been up to.  Come join us...the challenge is running until August 27!  MWAH!!!

New Artist Debut at CYDI?!

Good morning everyone!  I'm here today to share a couple of projects with you from a new artist at Can You Digi It?...Hannah Clark of Delightfully Distressing Designs!

I made the first page...an art journal page using her Shabby Melody items.  I absolutely love the colors and the theme.  I couldn't resist using this kit for one of my favorite {ever} songs from Metallica.

I made a layout using her sweet Butterfly Bliss items...don't you just love these colors?  How awesome and totally gorgeous!  I am so pleased with the way this one came out.

Be sure to check out the Can You Digi It? store to buy some of this awesomeness for yourself...you know you want to!  :O)  Thanks so much for popping in today!  MWAH!!!

Scrap Art Studio Grand Opening!!!

Good evening...said in my best Dracula voice!  Today is the day!  It's the GRAND OPENING of Scrap Art Studio!  We have 4 awesome designers to set you up with everything you need for artsy digital scrapbooking and art journaling!  If you head on over and sign up for the newsletter you'll get an awesome free mini kit!  Enjoy Cilenia's newsletters to see what's new in the shop via inspiration pages and learn some cool tips and tricks too!

I made this layout of my sweet daughter with the mini kit you could be getting for FREE!

While I'm here I want to share another layout I made with a combination of kits from the SAS Shop.  Aria's Viewpoint and Angie's Dance With Nature & Transformation.  I used a photo of myself and an unlikely friend...click the photo for a larger view to see the journaling.  :O)  If you can't read the journaling, please let me know so I can save future layouts a bit larger or add my journaling in my blog post.  I was introduced to a new challenge called CSI - Case Files...this one is #30.  I played along using distressing and metal for my evidence and a story about friendship for my testimony.  How cool is that?

Head on over to the Grand Opening at Scrap Art Studio and enjoy the sale!  Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter while you're there!  MWAH!!!

Bird is the Word!

Hi all.  First off, my back is slowly getting better...thanks so much for all of your concern!  I love you guys!

Can You Digi It? has their next challenge starting today...hosted by me!  BIRD IS THE WORD!  Check out the inspiration board and join us for your chance to win!  There is even a freebie over on the CYDI? Blog that matches my paper pack!  :O)

I used said digital paper pack, Bird is the Word, for my layout.  My son and his Grandpa on his 15th birthday...man, FIFTEEN!  What with my back pain, I really feel old now!  :O)  See that little chippie bird on my layout?  That's your freebie from me to you!  Grab it at the CYDI? Blog!

Thanks so much for popping in today!  I hope you have a good one!  MWAH!!!

Bad Back

Hi all!  I have missed you all and my crafty time too!  A super quick post this evening to show off some layouts I made before I seriously injured my back.  I'll pop back in later and add the links to the digital goodies I used for my layouts!

All the scrummy digital kits I used are from the Follow Your Art July Collab called Turning Point by Angie Young, Aria & Cilenia Curtis!

Videezy

Good afternoon all!  I just wanted to pop in and tell you about a new site I saw...if you are into shooting vids, editing vids or making little movies and such, this site is definitely for you!  Introducing...VIDEEZY!  I use a sister site called Brusheezy and it is FABULOUS!

ABOUT VIDEEZY:
Videezy is a community that provides a place for professional and amateur videographers to download and share free HD stock video footage and free b-roll footage with each other. All the video clips you will find here are HD quality and completely free to use in your projects. Shared under a Creative Commons license or part of the public domain. To get started, may I suggest you create an account  or you can learn more by checking out the site HERE!

I went over to Videezy to check it out to satisfy my artistic (or nosy...whichever) side.  I found some very cool videos hiding over there.  One that caught my eye was called Goldfish in a Wine Glass.  It's one of the featured videos, so it's not too hard to fins, but it is shot very well.  It reminds me of one of the Baby Einstein videos.  Another one that I had to watch was called Crane Roost.  The beginning of this video was very interesting to watch.  The crane's head didn't look like it was moving...funny, but interesting creature!  My fave of the videos I watched?  Free Stadium and Clouds Time Lapse.  WOW!  What a cool effect!  They must have had the camera set up to record most of the day.  If I knew a thing about making and/or editing vids, this would be one I would use!  I can totally see it as an intro to my Kansas City Chiefs starting line-up or something!

Thanks so much for stopping in!  MWAH!!!

At The Beach...

Good morning, my crafty bleeps!  I hope all is well with you this lovely Tuesday morning.  I'm praying for a day that's cool here in Kansas...that would mean lower 90's!

I'm here with another fun challenge for the Can You Digi It? blog.  Michelle has chose AT THE BEACH for us and put together this fun inspiration board.  Join us for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the CYDI? Store (CYDI? image is not required, but we would LOVE to see you use them)!

I made a digital layout with Michelle's latest and greatest kit called Minty Sunshine.  I adore the way this page came out!  I also used LilyPink Designs' Text Cloud & Songbird image in the upper left corner.  I did "erase" the words in Photoshop to better match my page.

I hope my layout has inspired you because I can't wait to see what you'll come up with for our challenge!  Thank you so very much for stopping in today!  MWAH!!!

View Point

Good morning all!  I hope your Saturday morning is everything you hoped it would be.  I am loving it...all is quiet!  :O)

I am popping in today to share a couple of layouts I made with Aria's latest kit called Viewpoint.  I also used a new overlay from a set called Nature Overlays I.

ELEMENTS, PAPERS, CLUSTERS, MAGAZINE COVER

Each of these individual items from the Viewpoint line are on sale for just $1.50

Be sure to check out Aria's shop and pick up this awesome kit for yourself!  The elements are amazing!  :O) MWAH!!!

New Artist at CYDI?!

Today, we welcome Mike Eustis to the Can You Digi It? artist family!  Just WAIT until you see what he has in the store for you, but first a little about the artist:

Mike is a children's illustrator based in Seattle, WA, where the sun is ALWAYS shining on him.  He has been doing this for 12 years now.  When he's not drawing fabulous images, he likes to feed the birds, cook, and read historical fiction novels.

Maybe that's where the variety in his images comes from?  Today, we are debuting 8 of Mike's fabulous images.  Check them out before you head for the shop!

Bird Watching:

Happy Toilet Training:

Kitchen Help:

Les Paleontologists:

Little Scuba:

Off We Go:

Saturday AM Wizardry:

Something's Fishy:

The Design Team got to play with the image, Off We Go, early, and I sure had a ball with it!  What a fun image!  I had something made up in record time.  I also used Embellie Gellie, Crystal Wheel, Smooch in Kiwi & Best Glue Ever for my card.

Thanks so much for popping in to check out what I've been up to!  Keep on coming by too...we have some exciting things brewing at CYDI?!  MWAH!!!

Check Out the Designer Blog Hop!

Good morning all!  My dear friend, Michelle, Owner of Can You Digi It? is participating in a designer blog hop today...check out her post on the CYDI? Blog and hop to all the designers to get your freebies!

She let me play with the goodies from her part of the hop...and this is what I came up with to show you how cute her stuff is!  The papers and brads are both from Michelle.

Thanks for stopping in today!  Be sure to pop in to see the rest of her collection and continue on through the hop to get your free digital scrapping goodies!  :O)  MWAH!!!

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

I'm popping in today to share a layout I made using a new Pixie Dust Studio image called Uncle Sam.  We went to Warsaw over the weekend and watched the fireworks from the boat.  They shoot them off of the Truman Dam every year and, let me tell you, they never disappoint!  The display is always amazing and I got a most excellent shot this year!  WOOT!  I have used some digital papers that I made called The 4th at Grandma's and cropped Uncle Sam to use only his head.  I used a sketch I found over at Sketch~N~Scrap.  I flipped it so I could use my new fave pic of the fireworks!

Thanks so much for coming by to visit me today!  I hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!