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/

Little Light of Mine

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

Fairytale-Challenge
CraftyCatz
Di's Digi Designs
 Creatalicious Challenges
Deep Ocean Challenge

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·:*¨¨*:·.

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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·:*¨¨*:·.

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.

#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·:*¨¨*:·.

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 

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/         

             

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

Glitter 'N' Sparkle

Crafting from the Heart
Artistic Inspirastions
Crafty Girls Creations
Ceative Ladybid Ccreations
A Inky Mess
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends
Brown Sugar Challenge
Through The Craft Room Door
Digi Choosday Crafting
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge
 http://scrapnchallenge.blogspot.se/

#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

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 

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

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~

~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!

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·:*¨¨*:·.

Sale!! Must share this huge sale!

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!

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·:*¨¨*:·.