Monday, November 6, 2017

Thankful Thoughts

When I saw this die and the corners I immediately saw this card in my head.
I'd like to wish all of the US a Happy Thanksgiving
and the rest of the world to stop and remember all that you have to be thankful for.
This is one holiday the whole world can celebrate 
their blessings and the blessings of a bountiful harvest.
The wreath and acorns are from my montthly die kit from Sillhouette and
the gorgeous corners are from Joy Crafts.
The papers are Co'Ordination
I used Tim Holtz Disstress Inks and Momento inks to add color to the cut-outs.
The lovely organza sheer ribbon was from my stash
 and seemed to fit perfectly with the rust  tones.

I'll be entering this card into several challenges.

http://daranddiane.blogspot.ca/

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Aud's Sentiments #191

Challenge #191
Oct 19-30

Theme: Use a Die Cut + A Sentiment
Our Sponsor: Paper Nest Dolls
provided us with 2 beautiful digi stamps.
I had one that I've been longing to color and this seemed the perfect opportunity.
I chose  -   Witch Ellie Riding Broom



I colored this with a combination of Copics and Spectrum Noir Markers.
I added little bats, a tree, the moon and a caldron to finish the scene off.

Please leave some love if you have any words of encouragement.
I always like to know when someone visits.

Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~

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This card was entered into
All Sorts Challenge

Saturday, October 14, 2017

My Sister has her birthday Oct 30th
In my family it's either send homemade or don't send a card.
I wanted to post her card and I didn't make it Halloween this year so here it is:
The background is a "turquoises " from "R'collections".
I used mahogany color for the background frame.
Then I cut the grass layers from avocado green stitched "hills"  R'collections.
The little flowers were punched as were the leaves around them.  The centers are Nuovo
 Crystal Drops - Ripened Pumpkin

The stamp set is Sunflower Dreams

Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~
.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.

My Good Friend's B-day

My internet friend had her birthday Oct 2
I sent her card out but snail mail being what it is and overseas at that Murphy's Law prevailed.

I still wanted to post her card so here it is:

The background is a "tan with white polka dots" from "The Paper Shelter".
I used 2 mahogany colored flags for the background of the seed packet.
Then I cut the fence from a light `beige" R'collections.
The little flowers were punched as were the leaves around them.  The centers are Nuovo
 Crystal Drops - Ripened Pumpkin

The stamp set is Sunflower Dreams

Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~

.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.

http://daranddiane.blogspot.ca/


Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Congrats Ike **** Our 100th Challenge celebration ****

**** Our 100th Challenge celebration ****



   This challenge runs from Oct  24 -Nov 07
The "garden" twist could go with any flower bed or vegetable garden.
I chose to use Ike's "Celebrate with Text" from her digi shop Ike's Art.
You'll find many images that can be used in this challenge.
For this  inspiration I used


             
I hope you like this sweet and simple card and give something "in the garden" a try.
I can't wait to see your designs so be sure to join us in this challenge, please.  
You can enter it into  Ike's Challenge for a chance at a prize.
She's also offering a freebie that can be used.
Leave some love to let me know you visited.
Thank you!

Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~

.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Happy Birthday - Yummy Treat

My brother-in-law's birthday was in August.  
I did get his card to him but have been down in health so get ready because here come a few none challenge cards.

My brother-in-law is in construction but I'd done enough work related cards and then I remembered he has a strong yen for ice cream.
I purchased this digi image from "The Paper Shelter".  If you haven't been there you really need to.
This was how it came out (trying to keep it for a man).


He loved it and immediately told my Sister to get in the car so they could go get ice cream.

Card Recipe:
Kraft colored card
Polka dots from R'collections
Fuchsia, pink and white glimmer sequins.

It was a fun card to create.


Friday, October 6, 2017

#99 Ikesworld DT Inspiration

Anything Goes With an optional Autumn
   This challenge runs from Oct 10 - 24

I chose to use Ike's "Pumpkin Fairy" from her digi shop Ike's Art.
You'll find many images that can be used in this challenge.
For this image I used
 

     
Card Recipe:

Recollection's White
and Nuvo Pearl White for the dots
 
                   
Copic Colors:
W0, W1, W2
Mostly for shading
       

I can't wait to see your designs so be sure to join us in this challenge, please.  
You can enter it into  Ike's Challenge for a chance at a prize.
She's also offering a freebie that can be used.
Leave some love to let me know you visited.
Thank you!

Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~

.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.

Saturday, September 30, 2017

Aud's Challenge #190 Oct 5-16

Challenge #190
Oct 5-16

Theme: Use a Die Cut + A Sentiment
Our Sponsor: The Paper Shelter
provided us with 2 beautiful digi stamps.
I had one that I've been longing to color and this seemed the perfect opportunity.
I chose  -   Autumn Enchantment



I colored this with a combination of Copics and Spectrum Noir Markers.

Please leave some love if you have any words of encouragement.  I always like to know when someone visits.
Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~

.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.


This card was entered into 

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Ikesworld #98

Anything Goes With an optional twist Food

   This challenge runs from Sep26 -  Oct 10

I chose to use Ike's "Ike_Rustic ThanksGiving" from her digi shop Ike's Art.
You'll find many images that can be used in this challenge.
For this image I used
 

             
I hope you like this sweet and simple card and give something a try.
I can't wait to see your designs so be sure to join us in this challenge, please.  
You can enter it into  Ike's Challenge for a chance at a prize.
She's also offering a freebie that can be used.
Leave some love to let me know you visited.
Thank you!

    http://daranddiane.blogspot.ca/         

             

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

WHITE ON WHITE

#97 Ikesworld DT Inspiration

Anything Goes With an optional twist WHITE ON WHITE

   This challenge runs from Sep12 - 26
 
I'm knew exactly what image I wanted to use from beautiful  Ike's Art digi art images.
You'll find many images that can be used in this challenge.
For this image I used this as my inspiration



Card Recipe:

DCWV - Glitter White
Recollection's White
and Nuvo Pearl White for the dots
Petaloo poinsettia 
                   
Copic Colors:
W0, W1, W2
Mostly for shading

I can't wait to see your designs so be sure to join us in this challenge, please.  
You can enter it into  Ike's Challenge for a chance at a prize.
She's also offering several freebies that can be used.
Please leave some love if you have any words of encouragement.  
I always like to know when someone visits.
Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~


.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.

This card was entered into
 Lemon Shortbread

Friday, September 1, 2017

#96 Ikesworld DT Inspiration


Anything Goes With an optional twist Mythology

{popular culture, folklore, and other non-scientific}

   This challenge runs from Aug 29 - Sep 12
 
I'm not sure if this is considered "Folklore" but I've been waiting to color 
the gorgeous "Gypsy" from beautiful  Ike's Art digi art images.
You'll find many images that can be used in this challenge.
For this image I used this as my inspiration




Card Recipe:
Bo Bunny - Navy Dots
DCWV - Raspberry Gauze
Dark blue, fucsha sequins
and Nuvo Pearl White for the dots
                   
Copic Colors:
Skirt:  B95, 97, 99
Shawl:  RV69, 95
Head scarf:  R59, 89
Wink of Stella for gold bells
and Spica silver for discs on tambourine

I can't wait to see your designs so be sure to join us in this challenge, please.  
You can enter it into  Ike's Challenge for a chance at a prize.
She's also offering several freebies that can be used.
Leave me some love to let me know you visited.
I love to know who visited and you think (nice thoughts only).
Thank you!

Entered into:
Morgans Art World



Thursday, August 24, 2017

Aud Sentiments #187

Aug 24- Sept 4
Challenge #187
Theme: Thinking of You/ Sympathy Sentiment
Our Sponsor: Aud Sentiments

I chose 



Please leave some love if you have any words of encouragement.  I always like to know when someone visits.
Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~


.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.

This card was entered into 

Monday, August 21, 2017

Ike's Challenge #90

Anything Goes With an optional twist photo inspiration
   This challenge runs from June 06 - 20
The "photo inspiration" gives you a great deal of room to find something
that will go with one of the many beautiful Ike's World dig art images.

I chose to use Ike's "Coffee Set" from her digi shop Ike's Art.
You'll find many images that can be used in this challenge.
For this image I used this as my inspiration


and I came up with this card.

                   
You have to try *Ike's Blend* it's a rich dark coffee with a touch of Greece.
(Couldn't resist that....sorry)

I can't wait to see your designs so be sure to join us in this challenge, please.  
You can enter it into  Ike's Challenge for a chance at a prize.
She's also offering several freebiea that can be used.
Leave me some love to let me know you visited.
I love to know who visited and you think (nice thoughts only).
Thank you!

Entered into:
Morgans Art World

Friday, August 18, 2017

Aud Sentiments #186

Aug 10-21
Challenge #186
Theme: Fairies + A Sentiment

Our Sponsor: Paper Nest Dolls

 A gift byPaper Nest Dolls



Please leave some love if you have any words of encouragement.  I always like to know when someone visits.
Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~

Thursday, August 17, 2017

~Ike's World Challenge #95

Anything Goes With an optional twist The Abyss         
{or in the ocean, under the sea}

   This challenge runs from Aug  15 - 29
The "garden" twist could go with any flower bed or vegetable garden.
I chose to use Ike's "*Mermaid Head*" from her digi shop Ike's Art.
You'll find many images that can be used in this challenge.
For this image I used an under water theme
  
      
I used a Marianne's Design Porthole die
The stamp reads "I'd swim the ocean for you"

I hope you like this card and give something "Watery" a try.
I can't wait to see your designs so be sure to join us in this challenge, please.  
You can enter it into  Ike's Challenge for a chance at a prize.
She's also offering a freebie that can be used.
Leave some love to let me know you visited.
Thank you!

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Aud Sentiments Challenge #185

July 27- Aug 7
Challenge #185
Theme: No Sentiment on the front of project 
(you can include an inside sentiment on a card)
Our Sponsor: Aud Sentiments
(flowers can be on pattern paper, in stamped image or added as an embellishment)
I chose Die cuts



Card Recipe: 

I used both cream and white papers.  The center embellishment is a combination of pearls and rhinestones.

I loved this card so much I wanted to experiment with it so I have it in 2 other colors.
This is the only place (exception possibly on PinInterst) you'll see them.



Which is your favorite?

Please leave some love if you have any words of encouragement.
I always like to know when someone visits.
Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~


.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.


Monday, July 17, 2017

Ike's World Challenge #94



   This challenge runs from July 18 - Aug 01
 #93 Anything Goes With an optional twist
A bunch of kindness flowers, parcels, anything you see as giving kindness
I chose to use Ike's "Geranium Pot" from her digi shop Ike's Art.
You'll find many images that can be used in this challenge.

 
  

             
I hope you like this sweet and simple card and give something "in the garden" a try.
I can't wait to see your designs so be sure to join us in this challenge, please.  
You can enter it into  Ike's Challenge for a chance at a prize.
She's also offering a freebie that can be used.
Leave some love to let me know you visited.
Thank you!

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Aud's Sentiments Challenge July 13-24

July 13-24
Challenge #184
Theme: Christmas in July + A Sentiment
Our Sponsor: Bugaboo Stamps
(They're having a 50% Christmas dig until July 31st)
I chose  -  Stella Dear Santa Scroll


Card Recipe:
Bazzel Paper, Spellbinders die, Jewels


 I have the perfect person in my family to send this to for Christmas.
I can't wait to see what you create for this challenge.

Please leave some love if you have any words of encouragement.  I always like to know when someone visits.
Until next time ~AngeL Hugs~


.·:*¨¨*:·..AngeLikeMe·:*¨¨*:·.