Happy Hauntings

Evening!

Well I have been bugged about this post all day!!!

My son made this card and since I have been teaching him ways to use the distress ink (trying to keep him away from my Copics!!!) he has been bugging me to post it ALL DAY!!!!!

We just got really busy and I hadn't had the chance to do it, til now!!

Sorry!!!

So, he also tried working with a sketch which I was very impressed with and I think Kim, you would be proud!!!  Well I hope so!!! LOL!!!

So what do you think?!  Not too bad huh???

I was very impressed...I guess I'm a better teacher than I thought!!  Kudos to me!! LOL!!

So he used Kim's Sketch this week and Papercraft Star, but flipped it.

Now, I am off to bed.....it's been a LONG day. 

Hugs. 

Missing You

Good morning-

I hope that you are doing fabulous this morning!!!

Just a quick update....The boys finished digging up the backyard.

They covered up the whole(s) and placed chicken wire down on the ground.

It's been a week now and no rabbits have been by to visit my Yorkie!!!  

Yeah for me and boo for him!!!

So anyways......

Sentimental Sundays Challenge:

Birth Month Flowers

(plus a sentiment)

We all had the questions about Birth Flowers.  Well the best way that I can describe it is, the flower that coordinates with the month you were born.... similar to your birthstone. 

Here is a list example:

So with that being said, here is my sample this week:

My image is from Heart Song Designs, who is our sponsor this week. 

This is the Larkspur image, which can be found in their store here.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

My Partner in Crafting Crime

The Pink Elephant

Thanks for visiting today, make sure you visit the Sentimental Sunday gals, as we have added two new fresh and amazing faces to the team.   Yeah!!!!

Hugs,

Calypso

Merry Xmas

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

I had to jump on and share this card that I made this week, with you!

It's very simple and it's also my first Christmas card this year!!!

I really have to sit down and figure out, just how many cards I have to make!!!  YIKES!!!

Anyways....here is the card!!

Well what do you think!? 

I told you it was simple!!  LOL!!! 

Well I would like to enter this card in the following challenges this week:

Freshly Made

Pals Paper Arts

Winder Wonderland

Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow morning for a new Sentimental Sundays Challenge post!!

Hugs, 

Calypso

Happy Halloween

Good morning!

Hope you are having a great weekend!! 

We are attend to lots of yard work here….oh, yeah and trying to find away to keep our neighbors rabbits out of our yard!!!  They have several tunnels that are about 2 feet under that separating wall and now my Yorkie has figured out that he doesn’t have to wait for the rabbits, he can go to them!!! LOL!!!

Anyways…..

Today at Sentimental Sundays, we have another fun challenge for you.

This weeks challenge is:

Halloween!!

(don’t forget to use a sentiment)

Here is my card:

Isn't she something?!?!?!

This is Tambry, the Frankenstein, created by Krista Smith of Saturated Canary!!

I am goo goo over these images!!! 

I thought I was going to work with with this weeks sketch from deconstructed Sketch, but things didn't quiet work out that way!!!  My craft supplies are still in boxes and I didn't have any pattern paper to work with, so I couldn't finish the sketch!!! :( 

So instead I have a more simpler card for you!!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations
Paper Sundaes (Black/Sparkle)
The Hybrid Chick

Craft Your Day Away

Just Some Lines

Our Craft Lounge
Follow The Recipe
Colour Q

Color Throwdown

Saturated Canary

Papertake Weekly 
One Stop Craft

I hope to get a chance to visit your blogs this week and see what Halloween projects you submitt!!

Big HUGS, 

Calypso

White on White

Good morning-

I have been trying to take pictures of this card for the last three days.

It has been really over cast here and it just sucks.

Anywhooo..... I finally had a chance to color, Lil Victorian Steampunk Lolita Evie.

My biggest down fall when it comes to working with my copics, is folds and pleats.

So I have been trying and trying and then my copic cries were answered when the fabulous, Jeanette posted this AMAZING tutorial.   So of course, after watching the video I had to give it a try.  

After 3 discarded images, this is my final piece.

This is a close up of the beautiful image and the little sparkles that has been applied.

You have to click on the image to see it up close.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Deconstructed Sketch

Tickled Pink 

The Pink Elephant
Paper Pretties Wednesday

Okay, that is it from me today!!!

Hugs, 

Calypso

The perfect pumpkin

Hi blogging friends-

I am back this morning to share another card that I made for the Sentimental Sundays challenge today!!

I  have made step cards before, but never a double -sided stair step card. 

So for me, this was fun and a bit challenging!!

Here is my card sample:

Here is a close up of my free handed cut pumpkins and my colored image.

I used Meljen's Pumpkin Bumpkin image!  I had it colored and wanted to use it last week, but I'm glad that I held off because I managed to fine a sheet of Crate Paper to put this card together. 

I have to admit that I am finding it very refreshingly challenge to make cards without all the hassle of having to find embellishments to match....Please don't tell Patrick I said that!! LOL!!!

Thanks for peeking through today!!!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Card Cupid's

Follow the Recipe
Colors – Fall colors
Papers – Pattern paper, polka dots
Stamps - leaves 
Color Mediums – Copic markers
Embellishments – seam binding
Tools – Die cuts:Spellbinder

Techniques – paper piecing: free cut
Themes –masculine, Autumn/Fall 
Paper Sundaes

Cupcake CraftRoom

My Sheri Crafts

One Stop Craft Challenge

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge

Inspire Me Fridays 

Meljens Design

See you again real soon!!

Hugs,
Calypso

Love..Faith…Endurance

Good morning-

It's time for another challenge over at Sentimental Sundays. 

This weeks challenge is:

Fancy Folds
(plus a sentiment)

Here is my card sample:

Is this fancy folding or what?!?!?!
I was on a mission to find a unique folding card, that I was not too familiar with and her it is.
This type of card is called a Spring card!!  The reason for the name is because when its pulled out of the envelope, it springs up!! LOL!!!  Cute, right!  The sentiment was created by our very on Christime....Is that not gorgeous!!!  When I saw it, I just had to use it.  And if you love it as much as I do, then you can download it for the Sentimental Sundays website!!!

So there you have it folks.
This should be fun seeing all the different folded cards people come up with.
I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Thank you so much for stopping by, we are off to the hardware store.

Hugs,
Calypso

Love, Strength, Hope

It's time for another Sentimental Sundays Challenge.

This weeks challenge is:

ANYTHING GOES!!!!

plus a sentiment

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and while I was at my moms house using the Internet, I came across these images and sentiments, that were created for this cause by Kellie and Ann at Tickled Pink. Kellie is trying to raise $100 and is selling 3 images and a 9 sentiment pack for $1.00 each!!! Head over there and check them out!!!

So here is my sample card:

I put this card together is under 30 minutes. 

Before packing up all my supplies 2 weeks ago, I pulled random items (paper trimmer, tape runner, white/kraft/black cardstock, copics, patterned paper) and stashed it inside my Art Bin box. This card has no embellishments at all….It’s all paper!! I can't believe that I was able to do this!!! I wish I had at least a black pen to doodle like Jen and Lou do. 

I wish now that I didn’t put the black under the eyes, because she looks more like a football player than a boxer ready for the good fight!!! ;(

Well gang, I hope to see you link up to this weeks challenge and I can’t wait to come by and visit. 

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Deconstructed Sketch #22:

Card Cupid's Challenge #40

Paper Sundaes Challenge #90

(pink and grey)

The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge #2

My Sheri Crafts Challenge #70
Touched by a Butterfly: Link up for PINK

Guylou's Inimitability: Breast Awareness Challenge

Jellypark Friend Friday Challenge

Tickled Pink Challenge #40

Dare to be Sassy Thursday #93

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs, 

Calypso

You’re SEW special!!

Happy Sunday morning!

Yes, another pre-posted Sunday for you!!!


I hope that everyone is having a fantastic Sunday and that you are ready to join in this weeks fun challenge at Sentimental Sundays.


This weeks challenge is all about:
Sew or/and Stitching


Here is my challenge sample:

Supplies used:

Stamp image: Unity KOTM (Together we Bloom); Digital sentiment: Sweet n’ Sassy: Sew Many Greetings

Coloring medium: Copic; Patterned paper: MME: Lime Twist: Happy Go Lucky;

Cardstock: PTI: Stamper’s Select White; Spellbinder:S4-295; Floss: Stash;

Other: Foam tape; Punch: MS corner punch

Easy, right?!?!  

So whether you stitch by hand or with a sewing machine, I look forward to coming by and checking out your entry. 

I would like to enter this card in the following challenge:

Meljen's Designs Challenge #78: Use a SQUARE and a CIRLCE in the SAME creation

Colour Q #104: Case a Queen (Queen #103)

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs,