Blog Candy & Challenge #1 Winners

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I can’t believe it’s February 1st already and what a surprise to see so much support! Thanks everyone… you all deserve great big *HUGS*. I have a story to share… back when my Mom and I started the Blog Candy we were keeping our fingers crossed that our goals would be met. Little did I know that one thing would lead to another and I would start drawing again! Previous to that, I was quite content letting someone else be the illustrator and didn’t put a freckle of thought into it otherwise. But from everyone’s wonderful comments and words of encouragement, I am please to announce a new venue:

Introducing…
Little Miss Muffet Designs
Digital Stamps, Handmade Cards and More!


Come on over and take a look at what you all inspired!! It really couldn’t have happened without you and also a special shout out to Peggy (Grandma’s Pearl) and Zoe (Make it Crafty) for their generous support and plethora of ideas! Thank you!

Even after all that excitement, I’m sure you’re still wondering who gets the free stuff!! Yes, well I haven’t forgotten… and we have some extra stuff too! The winners are spit up between my Mom and I so be sure to check out Grandma’s Pearl for more winners!

Using Random.org, the winner of the the of 1st Blog Candy is…

#320 dj (Debra) – (FS)

Congratulations!! You win all the goodies in this picture below!
(Please email me with your mailing address to claim your prize.)


Now onto the challenge – what a fabulous response we had with over 25 entries! It was so much fun to see how my images were being colored and I got some fabulous ideas along the way. ;D In fact, it was so much fun that we’re giving out extra prizes AND we’re doing it again… come check back tomorrow for details on the next challenge!

Using Random.org, the winner of Challenge #1 is…

#6 Hilde

Congratulations! You win both digital stamps below!
(Contact me to claim your prize and winner’s badge.)

Christmas Dino
Monster Nom-Nom


And finally, on to our top three picks – it was difficult to choose so we decided to pick SIX top three picks! Below are my three picks and don’t forget to check out Grandma’s Pearl for the other three. Each of these winners below will receive Monster Nom-Nom as a prize!!

#11 -Anne-

#21 Elin

Congratulations ladies!! All three of you win Monster Nom-Nom!!
(Contact me to claim your prize and receive the Top 3 badge.)

Thank you to everyone who participated and I can’t wait to see what comes next. ;D Remember to check out Grandma’s Pearl for the other winners and Little Miss Muffet Designs to check out the new buzz! We hope you’ve started off to a fabulous February!!

A Lollipop For Suzan

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It’s another challenge over at Lollipop Crafts and this week’s theme is Sisters! It’s my last week on the design team and I’m hosting this week to commemorate all the friends we make online, new and old. I made this card using A Lollipop for Suzan by Sarah Kay because it reminded me of several things… friendship and my own daughters.


DT Challenge: Lollipop Crafts Online – Challenge #24 (Sisters)
Challenge: Crazy Amigo Challenges (two brown tags used)
Challenge: Scrapbook Sisters – Challenge #20 (add a friend)
Challenge: Diva Coffee Break – Challenge #212 (peach, pink, olive)
Challenge: Freshly Brewed – Challenge #32 (photo inspiration)
Main Stamp: A Lollipop for Suzan (SK)
Patterned Paper: Once Upon a Springtime (Spellbound)
Metal Die: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Seveteen and Whiff of Joy Whimsical Tag
Copic Colors:
-skin/hair: E000, E00, E11, E43, E44
-clothes/candy: R11, R12, E50, E51, E53, E43, E44, E47, YG91, YG93, W1, W00

Did you know? Sunflower are large flowering plants native to the Americas. They most commonly grow to heights between 5 and 11 ft (1.5 and 3.5 m), although the tallest known sunflower reached 39 ft (12 m) high. The Sunflower is a “composite flower” composed of numerous small flowers crowded together. The florets in the center’s cluster are arranged in a spiral pattern and will mature into seeds. The seeds are used as snack food, expeller pressed into sunflower oil, made into sunbutter (a peanut butter alternative), or milled into flour.
[Sunflower, Wikipedia.org]

I Do

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I found some foil paper in the bottom of my stash and thought it would make a perfect elegant wedding card. I used Anya from the I Do set and embellished the card with black rosette ribbon, two heart head pins and two decorative wedding rings (in the upper right corner).


Challenge: Easy Craft Projects – Challenge #30 (Black & White)
Challenge: Kaboodle Doodles – Challenge #51 (Bling it up)
Challenge: Pollycraft – Challenge #77 (Black & White +one)
Challenge: Sketch N Stash – Challenge #53 (sketch)
Challenge: Play Date Cafe – Challenge #66 (Black & White + Lilac)
Main Stamp: I Do (TGF)
Patterned Paper: scraps
Metal Die: My Favorite Things Die-namics Decorative Doily
Copic Colors:
-skin: E0000, E000, E00, R12
-hair: E40, E41, E42
-clothes: N0, N1, N3
-other: V91, V93, V95, G40, G82

Did you know? Temple Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation in Memphis, Tennessee. It is the only Reform synagogue in Memphis, the oldest and largest Jewish congregation in Tennessee, and one of the largest Reform congregations in the United States. It was founded in 1853 by mostly German Jews as Congregation B’nai Israel (Hebrew for “Children of Israel”).
[Temple Isreal (Memphis, Tennessee), Wikipedia.org]

Geeky Love

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Welcome to another challenge at Make it Colourful where this week we challenge you to color on something other than white paper! I took on the task and choose to color on fabric… yes, fabric! While I was trying to figure out what kind of card I could make to best show off the fabric as fabric… I decided a small handbag would be even better!


I borrowed some fabric sheets from my Mom and started following the instructions. (See EQ Printables Inject Fabric Sheets for those details.) However, I started to worry abou the Copic markers getting wet or even heated with the iron so I didn’t make it very far with the instructions. I can say that the iron appears to do nothing to the Copic markers. I’ll have to try water at a different time.


Here’s a detailed shot of the fabric and you can see how I’m coloring directly onto the fabric. There are no transfer sheets involved and because it was fabric, I had to go easy with the markers. (Holding my breath was a contributing factor!)


The size of the handbag is small but I’ve found several items that conveniently fit in it! It was intended as a Valentines gift so a a regular size bag of Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses fit nicely. However, I’ve also discovered that a travel size baby wipe container plus one or two diapers will also fit – great for church or a short babysitting trip. And lastly, my youngest daughter demonstrated that her baby doll fits perfectly and is completely content to stay there! LOL!


When sewing my handbags, I like to tuck and sew the corners slightly so the bag will stand upright on it’s own. I’m sure there is a fancy trick to doing it so the seem doesn’t show but I usually do this task very last just before turning the bag right-side out. Below is a picture of the empty handbag laying down next to the Hershey’s candy bag for scale.


DT Challenge: Make it Colourful – Challenge #4 (colored on fabric)
Challenge: Pile It On – Challenge #4 (Love is in the air)
Challenge: Buny Zoe’s Crafts – Challenge #8 (Love is in the air)
Challenge: Lexi’s Creations – Challenge #32 (Valentines)
Challenge: Aud Sentiments – Challenge #20 (love)
Main Stamp: Geeky Love (MiC)
Colored On: EQ Printables Inject Fabric Sheets
Copic Colors:
-skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R11, R21
-hair: YR21, E53, E55, E43, E44, E47, E49
-clothes: B91, B95, B97, B99, E40, E41, E42, E43, C1, C3, G40, G82, G85, R81, R83, R85, R89
-other: R81, R83, R85, R89, G82, C3

Did you know? The People’s Republic of China (PRC), commonly known as China, is the most populous state in the world with over 1.3 billion people, approximately 20% of the world’s population. The ancient Chinese civilization—one of the world’s earliest—flourished in the fertile basin of the Yellow River which flows through the North China Plain. For more than 6,000 years, China’s political system was based on hereditary monarchies (also known as dynasties). The first of these dynasties was the Xia (approx 2000BC) and the last dynasty, the Qing, ended in 1911 with the founding of the Republic of China.
[People’s Republic of China, Wikipedia.org]

Update: I made the top three scoops at Pile it On! for this project!

Monster Dreams Freebie

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Dare to dream big! It’s finally here – my Freebie to you for reaching 500 Followers!! THANK YOU everyone for joining and we hope you’ve been having just as much fun as my Mom and I have! 😀 The Blog Candy winners, along with a special surprise, will be announced the morning of February 1st. So mark it on your calendars and come join the fun!

Just a few Reminders:
(1) UPDATE your blinkies on the sidebar with the new ones
(2) Be sure to enter in the Blog Candy if you haven’t already
(3) Head on over to Grandma’s Pearl for the other freebie
(4) Use your new freebies and enter Forgotten Scraps Challenge #1
(We love to see what you create with them!)

Monster Dreams

CLICK HERE to download
(Update: This image is no longer available for free.)

This freebie will be available for a limited time so get him while you can!! I’ve enjoyed all your wonderful comments – thank you!!

From my design team who are just as excited about a new image as I am! 😀
Cassandra and Lydia:

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Easter Lamb

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Yeah! You’ve all helped us reach the next 100x Followers goal… and a little earlier than expected! So I’m working on the next freebies and will have them posted tonight – come back soon! 😀 I made this card with Easter Lamb on a day I was crafting together with my Mom. (As you can tell by the stitching – which is something I only do at her house.) She also made one using the same layout but has already posted it before I got around to mine.


Challenge: Skipping Stones Designs – Challenge #60 (sketch)
Challenge: Do you stack up? Challenge #4 (pattern paper)
Challenge: Moving Along With The Times – Challenge #83 (Spring)
Challenge: PaperPlay – Challenge #4 (layers)
Challenge: Some Odd Girl Challenges (scallops)
Main Stamp: Easter Lamb (LMMS)
Patterned Paper: (SU)
Metal Die: Spellbinders Nestabilities Beaded Circles
Copic Colors:
-lamb: BV08, BV04, BV02, BV01, W5, W8
-other: B91, B93, B95, YG0000, YG21, YG23, YG25, R20, R21, R22, Y11, Y15, Y17, Y35, Y38, C1, C3, C00

Did you know? The Silver Gull is the most common gull seen in Australia. It is found throughout the continent, having adapted well to urban environments and thriving around shopping centers and garbage dumps. The Silver Gull should not be confused with the Herring Gull , which is called “silver gull” in many other languages.
[Silver Gull (Aus), Wikipedia.org]