CCEE2243 ~ It's Walk Your Dog week!

 Hi friends!

There's a new challenge at the CCEE Stampers this week

and we are celebrating Walk Your Dog week!

Our hostess for the month of November is Maryann

and she states:

According to the days of the year calendar, it is walk your dog week. 

Walk your dog week is a week holiday dedicated to bringing your dog a healthier lifestyle.

 Make a card with your furry friend in mind.

love. this. theme!

Anytime I get to create with a kitty or puppy, I'm a happy girl!

I went with a SUPER simple card this week because the flu

is running rampid through my house

and knocking us down like bowling pins.

Super quick and easy card using My Favorite Things stamps/dies

celebrating this sweet pup sharing his bone!

Be sure to stop in and see what the DT has created

over at the blog here!

You can also link up your cards and play along - use the code CCEE2243

and we'll find your cards and projects!

Thanks for stopping by!

Crafty hugs,

Kelly

CCEE2232 ~ National Peach Month!

   Hi friends!

    You're a peach!

And so is the month of August :)

There's a new challenge at the CCEE Stampers blog

with our hostess, Frances and this is her challenge!

Apparently August is Peach month and Monday 22nd August is National Peach Day, 

so for our challenge this week create a card that features one or more things

 that begin with the letter "P" .. 

A punched image; patterned paper; pansy; paint; person 

or a product that is from a company whose name starts with “P”.

Wow that is a lot of P's but creative enough that I'm sure 

you'll find something in your crafty stash to play along!

For my card, I used a stamp from Pink Fresh Studio

as well as as Paint (watercolor) for my image and background.

I also used Peaches and Cream cardstock (Fun Stampers Journey)

and Peach colored enamel dots (Altenew).

Be sure to head over to the CCEE Stampers blog

and check out all the DT cards

as well as link up yours, too!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

Otters in the ocean!

 

Hi friends!

Today's card is a double duty -

 June 8 is World Ocean's Day this year

and that's the theme of the CCEE Stampers this week!

This adorable image is for the 3M June (3 Musketeers)

sent to us by Jeanette and it's otter-ly adorable!

The image is from CC Designs and reminds me of my daughter's

family - they are 3 and just as happy and smiling!

And otters DO live in the ocean!

So, I made my card a few days ago 

with a watercolor panel as the background

BUT accidentally glued it upside down!

Yep.

The green was the bottom as one of the favorite spots at the zoo

for Alice (my granddaughter) is the otter slide!

It's a pretty green slide with a blue top tunnel

that you crawl through while they swim above - it's SO CUTE!

I had hoped to remake it but haven't had a free chance

so upside down it is :)

I do love me some punny cards and think this is just so cute!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Be sure to check out the CCEE Stampers this week

and

 Barb and Jeanette's cards which are on their blogs.

Crafty hugs!
Kelly

CCEE2217 ~ National Dandelion Day!

  Hi friends!

I'm delighted to be your hostess for the month of May

at the CCEE Stampers challenge blog.

I'll be sharing my choice of challenges all month long!

Yesterday was National Dandelion Day so show us your best

dandelion cards (or use an flower as an alternative!)

My card today is sharing this cutie from My Favorite Things ~

Make a Wish Pure Innocence.

I've colored her with my copics 

and added a base layer of patterned paper from Echo Park.

Be sure to see all of the Design Team cards here on the blog

at the CCEE Stampers!

If you add your card to a gallery, please use the keyword CCEE2217

so we can find your cards/projects.

Thanks for stopping by!
 

Crafty hugs,

~Kelly

CCEE2150 ~ Christmas Around The World!

 

Hi friends!

            It's the last card of 2021 for the CCEE Stampers but not to worry!

We will be back in 2022 with new challenges each week.

We hope you've had as much fun as we have had all year long

with all of the unique and fun challenges!

 Lynn brings us our last challenge of the year and she says: 

                             Last week we celebrated traditions within our families.

                                                Today's challenge might involve a bit of research on your part.

I would like for all those who are taking part in this challenge 

to select a country or culture other than their own

                                                      and feature on the front of their cards a unique element 

                                                 or tradition from that country  or culture's holiday celebrations!

My card represents:  Austria!

For my card today, we're heading to Austria!

  Since I grew up there as a child, most of my memories of Santa, 

the Christmas tree, holiday magic and more are centered 

around our home in many cities. 

 So, we're heading to Europe! 

 I have so many wonderful childhood memories of going to 

Christmas markets called Christkindlmärkte.  

These outdoor Christmas markets were held in front of town hall

 in the town center or large squares. 

 They are so romantic and beautiful,

 lit up in the night sky and when it's snowing, it's just enchanting to behold!  

Fun fact:  I always told my husband if we were to ever 'strike it rich',

I'm retiring us to a small swiss chalet where I can write and finish my book :)

AND ...... we invite you to create a card, too!

Please link up your cards here.

Should you post your design to an online gallery other than your blog, 

please be sure to include keyword CCEE2150.

Thank you for stamping with us throughout 2021! 

The new CCEE Stampers Challenges will begin again on January 6, 2022.

Thanks for stopping by!

CCEE2147: Thankful {leaves}

  Hi friends!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from my home to yours!

I hope everyone is planning a beautiful day

of family, friends and feast :)

It's my last challenge at the CCEE Stampers

and today, being a day of giving thanks, my challenge is simple:

Being that it's Thanksgiving, create a card or project

with a thankful theme ~ 

bonus points for adding a leaf/leaves on your card!

Thanks for joining the November challenges if you did

as I've certainly enjoyed creating them and seeing your cards!

Here is mine, using Sugar Pea Designs Fall Fox!

It's such a sweet stamp and die set - I just love anything critters

but add in some fall and leaves and I'm in extra love :)

I stamped/die cut the images and colored them with copics.

I added the critters and leaves to a background that I distress inked

and stamped a matching sentiment.

You can see all the of DT cards here as well as link up your card!

Thanks for stopping by!

entered to:  Path of Positively - grareful

Simon Says Stamps - AG

CCEE2136 and my BIRTHDAY BOY!

Hi friends!

For my 3M card, go here!

Today is my son's birthday and

this mama can't believe it!

17!

Although most of me says "where has my baby gone!?",

I could not be prouder of the amazing young man

 he has grown up to be :)

Today will be a day filled with festivies and fun

(and a drama production which landed on his birthday so ....

a LATE celebration as well!)

Okay, enough gushing ...

There's a new challenge at the CCEE Stampers

and this one is:

Tomorrow (9/10) is Swap Ideas Day. For today’s challenge, find a card you have seen using a new technique to you, or a new color combination, or anything you’ve never done before and make a card. Be sure to credit the person whose idea you have used. 

My swap idea:  Twinchies!

This is perfect, Lois!  

I just recently did a swap with my YouTube friends

and created my first Twinchies :)

They were a hoot and definitely fun to make.

Twinchies are not new, but new to me, and this set had a Florida vibe.

I used Doodlebug and Simple Stories ephemera and papers

and kept them to the 2" x 2" size required!

I'm sorry I don't have photos ~

I forgot to take them before I mailed them!

But you can watch the video here on my YouTube Channel.

Good thing it's not share your gift day ...

as I've inherited the GIFT OF GAB! :)

Toodles!

Thanks for stopping by!

CCEE2128: Cow's it going?!

 

Hi friends!

I hope your day is MOO-velous!

There's a new challenge at the CCEE Stampers 

and we're celebration Cow Appreciation Day!

For my card, I've used several different MFT Stamps

stamp and die sets.

I went though my stash to find a little of this and a little of that

to build a sweet little farm scene.

I started with the sunrays stencil and did a quick blend for the sky.

The images were colored with my copics and arranged so

the farm girl and cow were chillin' on the farm :)

I also created the 'dirt' by using a die to create the ground

and blended it with crumb cake.

To link up your cards and to see what the DT created,

head over to the CCEE Stampers blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

CCEE Stampers ~ Great Outdoors!

Hi friends!

Did you know that June is Great Outdoors Month?

Fun!

I'm the hostess for the month of June at the CCEE Stampers

and my theme this week is to

create a card/project showcasing something fun outdoors

- camping, hiking, biking, picnics, etc!

My son leaves Saturday (at 4 am!) to head to the mountains

with his Boy Scout troop.

They have a week ahead filled with all the wonderful memories

boys will treasure!

Hiking, white water rafting, mountain climbing and high adventure.

I'm super excited for him and how much he and his friends

are all looking forward to it!

Okay, enough rambling!

My card this week is showcasing a scout/hiker/adventurer

heading into the great outdoors.

This stamp set is from Simon Says Stamp's Stamptember

and a collab with Ink Blot Shop.

I remember when I saw it, I thought this is perfect!

I added a little Salvaged Patina to the background in random 'puffs'

to imitate a sky with blowing winds and an outdoor feel.

Be sure to stop in the CCEE Stampers blog

to see the cards from the design team.

You can also link up your cards, too!

Thanks for stopping by!

CCEE -- Repeat Stamping!

 

Hi friends!

I'll be hosting the June 2021 challenges for the

CCEE Stampers ~

I'm excited to share them with you all month long!

Today is Repeat Day!

For this week, we'd like for you to use the

repeat stamping technique on your card/project.

When I was doing research for repeat day ideas,

I stumbled on the amazing Jennifer McGuire's YouTube video

and it gave me an idea to add some trees in a row.

I've used the adorable MFT Stamps Penguins in Paradise,

clearly a favorite of mine this year!

I masked off the tree each time I stamped it so they were uniform,

repeatedly stamped over and over until I had the row of palm trees -

very Miami!

The sand wasn't long enough for the card so I took a black gel pen

and extended it and then colored the image with my copic markers.

4 more days of school and I can't wait!

This card is actually for my son

and I'm adding an ice cream gift card inside so he can

hop on over and have a scoop whenever he'd like!

The first thing my son and I plan to do when school is out

is hit the beach in the Keys :)

Sand, surf, and lots of fun and 'chill' for sure!

If you'd like to add your card, here's the link to the CCEE blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday/for the men

Word Art Wednesday - AG

CCEE2121 - National Road Trip Day!

Hi friends!

There's a new challenge this week at the CCEE Stampers 

and we are celebrating National Road Trip Day!

Here's the full challenge this week:

 Wow, it has finally arrived, and I have had all my vaccines, so maybe this year can mean a road trip!! 

May 28th is National Road Trip day.Your creation might include a map, a wonderful scene, or an exhausting shopping spree to a great out-of-town spot you haven't ventured to in quite some time. You might want to include the car if you would like on your card. Have fun, and if a road trip is still not on your agenda,

 take a virtual one in your imagination. 

Wow, super fun challenge!

 I've created a postcard type card by stamping Hero Arts

National Parks Poetic Prints stamps. Once they were stamped,

I lightly added Karin markers to my glass mat

and lightly sprized it with water.

I took the stamped image and tapped it into different colors of ink,

essentially creating a watercolor look.

Once they were dry, I used my edged die to cut them out,

resembling a postage stamp on a postcard!

Be sure to stop in here to the blog and take a look at the cards,

as well as link up your Road Trip cards, too!

Thanks for stopping by!

CCEE2118 - Baseball!

Hi friends!

There's a new theme at the CCEE Stampers and it's all about baseball!

Liz is our hostess for the month of May.

She says:  "May 6th is Willie Mays' 90th birthday

 so make a baseball themed card or project in his honor. "

So - I decided to keep is simple 

and use one of my Snoopy stamps :)

Oh, how they are SUCH a treasure!

I think these will be in my collection for.eh.ver!

Head over to the CCEE Stampers blog here

and link up your baseball themed cards, too!

Thanks for stopping by!

CCEE2110 ~ Butterflies!

 

Hi friends!

There's a new challenge at the CCEE Stampers blog this week

and we're fluttering by with a new theme.

March 14th is Learn About Butterflies Day

and the Design Team has a beautiful variety of 

butterfly cards to share with you!

When I was editing the photos, I starting laughing 

when I spotted this ...

I mean, show up with butter for me ... I won't be mad at it! :)

But here is my actual card!

I made two - one in pink/orange and one with blue tones.

Video will be up on my YouTube channel this afternoon!

I'm slow in filming/editing/adding content because it takes 

forever and a year and I've been using that time to exercise :)

For both of my cards, I've used Honey Bee stamps 

butterfly stamps and dies

and the background is from a Hello Bluebird background stamp

that I made in an online distress ink class.

The only person I'd even say this to is my husband

so I'm not really sure why I made two, LOL!

I guess I'll just add these to the donation box :)

Be sure to stop in the CCEE Stampers blog

to see the DT cards this week and link up your card if you play along!

Thanks for stopping by today!