DROP ME A LINE.....

welcome
 this week's challenge is "sketch it" and our darling teammate has entertained us with a fabulous sketch to follow and/or inspire you. we also have a sponsor and our darling sponsor is 

shelly from
shellysimages.com

shelly has been so kind and has donated a $9.00 voucher for one lucky challenge entry besides allowing us to  use the "beary smart" digital image on our projects for today.

here is my take on the sketch using the beary smart digital image from shelly's store;

Drop Me a Line

mini sketch book

3.5" x 4.75"

i used the beary smart image as my main element and i know you won't see how i followed the sketch, but i did. it is just my way of personalize it, i'd say. :D

sketch for this project

let me explain:

nanne has a horizontal base, i have a vertical one; nanne has the sentiment on the center, i did that too using the bear; nanne has three additional elements on her sketch: to the top left behind the sentiment is one ( i used  the pretty clouds there), the one on the bottom left ( i used some grass for that one--- had to extended to the right, but is there, lol) and the one to the right (i have the pink banner there)...so you see now? i have it all there plus some extra butterflies for a whimsical touch.

isn't he cute and happy looking surrounded by all these pretty girlie colors?, lol
he has been all paper pieced (not feeling too comfortable yet with the coloring).

drop me a line: 

i colored the words individually to be able to add it to the bear's notebook.

cleverish, huh? i love it :)

here is a collage of all the angle i took pics: i did not want to overwhelmed you (wink).

adorable bear and "beary smart" too. the outline on this bear is made to look fuzzy. i am so sorry i couldn't capture it with the paper piecing. if you go to the store to check it out, you will fall in love with all that is there. shelly is a very talented and creative lady and her digital  images are so nice and elaborate.
i hope i captured some of it in my project.

Supplies Used:
bear digital image:     shellysimages.com (beary smart)
sentiment:      clear stamps (everyday sentiment)
skecth:     nann creations
patterned paper: crate paper (snowday)

other supplies from my forever hoarded stash : 
clouds (digital image), glossy accents, stickles, martha stewart grass punch, bind it all and bind it all wires, ribbons, home printer, ahesive, butterfly punch, ink.

remember: the whimsical designs challenges start every wednesday and end on tuesdays. the winners of this challenge will be announced next wednesday the march 6th.

thanks so much for stopping by and if you have any questions about my project for today or anything else i can help you with, please...i am just an email away.

thanks so much for stopping by the hut

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LUCKY GIRL... a digital image from our latest release

 hola muchachas,

i have been practicing the coloring and bits by bits i am getting there. this week acm has the spectrum noirs on sale 50% off and i went i got some :D

so far, i can see they blend well on my watercolor paper from strathmore but i definitely need to learn how to shade, lol. the hair on my lucky girl was not that lucky, lmbo.

 this lucky girl is from the newest release at SK DIGIS and i chose her to my practice with the spectrum noirs since the dress needed a bit more coloring than what i am used to.

Lucky Girl

( i might make a tag from it)

2.75" wide x 4" tall

---you do know how much i love bright, rich colors but i must use softer hues for my coloring until i learn this coloring business (if i ever do)---, i believe it simplifies the trauma, lol

lucky girl has glassy eyes (done with glossy accents) because she did not sleep well last night, she came back from the oscars really-really late. hehe

 another view  to see the stickles and, the snapshot (polaroid) frame with the stamped background and, a close view of the hair, lol....you can see i need lots of practice in the shadowing department, hehe.

and on this last pic (you can not see it because it is white) but i used washi tape, and i stamped on it the shamrocks and sentiment. i did not want to stamp right on the frame just in case i had trouble but i did not. i used a dye ink for it and it did not smear. actually, i like it a lot...it was not my intention to have it transparent, but it worked. i really like how my lucky girl turned out despite the blotchy hair :D

Supplies Used:

digital image:     sk digis (lucky girl)

patterned paper:     dear lizzy (neopolitan)

white cardstock:     georgia pacific

background stamp:     unity stamps (jars of love 3)

sentiment and shamrocks:     g-studio clear stamp

inks:     g-studio (yellow); versafine (black); clearsnap/ancient page (pine)

markers:     spectrum noir

cricut cartridge:      any cartridge with a rectangle will work. i used my gypsy to position one rectangle inside the other with the measurements i needed for my project. 

so happy you stopped by to see my project. 

we have our weekly challenge going on at sk digis and if you want to participate, you can click here for all the details.

see you on wednesday!

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A PUMPKIN SPICE BLOG PROJECT...using stickers

hello to all, 

welcome to flowerdisco's scrap hut.
i am blogging today for the 
pumpkin spice shop

and,
i have to tell you, i couldn't wait for this day to get here fast enough so i could share with you the beautiful papers and stickers i used to make my card for today. i received them in my last order from this blog's shop.

(i honestly tell you, i can't find better prices out there for my shopping but here). 

i received them in my last shop pumpkin spice order and they are from another carta bella collection called "Traditions" together with  the element stickers -a 12 x 12 sheet.

 what a beautiful-beautiful collection! 

from the rich colors, to the family oriented theme to the lovely thickness of the paper, which i have fall in love with. they are the perfect addition to my (or any) paper collection.

now, let me introduced you to my project for today. i decided to call my card:

The Gathering

lovely colors, lovely patterns!

the sentiment and the flower are from the element stickers sheet. 

and, so is the scalloped border below:

you can find this collection in the blog's shop at unbelievable prices. all the links to the products used are below.

Supplies Used:

Carta Bella Traditions Collection

white solid cardstock:    paper accents

i amso grateful for your visit and i appreciate you so very much!

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NOTES: we have been adding tons of products to our sale section in order to bring more fabulous products at more fabulous prices to you. we invite you to take advantage while it lasts. you also have a chance to get a free refund on your order. click here for details. we have many more surprises you do not want to miss, please, subscribe to our newsletter to be up to date on all the upcoming events. 

A PUMPKIN SPICE BLOG CHALLENGE...using chipboard elements

i am on a roll with these challenges from the pumpkin spice blog, lol....now, i need to take time and browse other sites where i can add my projects to. i already added it to my huge "2013 to do list"...wink-wink.

this week's pumpkin spice blog challenge's theme is:

the challenges runs for a week. this challenge starts on sat feb 23 and ends on friday, march 1st.

check it out here...we have prizes! :)

XOXO

4.25" x 5.5

the gorgeous background paper is from the 

my mind's eye

Lost & Found Collection Two: Blush

i cut the area i wanted, to include the eiffel tower in my card.

the pink tree tops (called "better") and the brown trunks (called "beautiful girl") are from the same blush collection.. if you like them (they are on sale right now), you can click here to see the whole collection. 

i think is darling!

 that "xoxo" is from crate paper: fourteen collection, no more in the shop. that one sold so fast.  but here is a very similar one in case you are interested in one.

now, i never had chipboard elements this thick, hehe so i had to show you, lol

wow!

anyway, i used my darling cricut expression for the trees. they are from the stamping cartridge, image #12. oh, and the tiny chipboard heart is also from the crate paper fourteen.

well, this is it for now, 

i hope you like as much as i do.

thanks for stopping by, i have you in my heart!

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blogged by flowerdisco right here at the hut

take care!

A PUMPKIN SPICE BLOG CHALLENGE...coupons book

hello all

LOVE is the theme for this week's challenge at the pumpkin spice blog. i have copied and pasted all the details at the bottom of this post.

but first, don't you want to see what i made for this challenge?

i gave this to my darling husband on valentine's day. i hope he does not take advantage of it.

 (wink-wink)

Love Coupons Book

4" by 2"

i made 5 mini pages with 5 love coupons to be used at anytime. 

the patterned papers used here are the lovely "blush" from my mind's eye lost & found two collection available on sale right now here, among a whole lot of other goodies. i sincerely love all the lost & found and i love it more when i can find my goodies on sale. :D

here is my collage

this booklet turned out adorable, imho and my hubby loved it. the tickets read: love, good for a kiss anytime, good for one hug anytime, one kiss: no expiration and naughty or nice? (from a christmas stamp--hehe).

i won't bore you with the directions because if you need my help with it you can ALWAYS email me with your questions or write them in the comments section and i will get back to you asap.

Supplies Used:

patterned paper:     my mind's eye "blush" from the lost & found two collection

chipboard heart "to my sweetheart":     crate paper "fourteen" chipboard elements

mini love letter envelope: whimsical designs "with love" clear stamps

mini banners, #1, circle with #5, friends stamped images:     my mind's eye "lovely" and "breeze" clear stamps from the lost & found two collection (also on sale) 

pearls:     (the ones used here are not lost & found but you can find some very similar here too)

ink:     versafine black onyx

other supplies used: 

cotton twine, rub-ons, another chipboard heart, some other clear stamps for the tickets, g-studio clear stamps, paper punch and the tiny attacher from tim holtz to staple my mini booklet together.

well, i really hope i inspired you to make a project for our LOVE challenge this week at the pumpkin spice blog and i really would love if you check the store too. we are moving items to the sale section almost daily to make room for new goodies to come. you can pre-order items too and you can customize your order too. while you are there check the new making memories envelope maker.

i have been comparing prices and i haven't be able to find one yet for less than $20. i pre ordered mine at the sps and paid just $12.59 plus shipping. hey, they are not telling me to say anything. i am just giving you my personal experience and if you want one of these, you better check the shop out. :D

well, now i thank you again for stopping by and i would love to hear your comments on my
"love coupon book"

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below are the info you need for the challenge

Challenge Details: 

• The winner of each weekly challenge will receive a 'PumpkinSpice Weekly Challenge Winner' button to display proudly on your blog or facebook.

• A shout out in the monthly newsletter with a link to your blog and picture of your project
• and a chance to win a Surprise worth at least $25 retail.
•  Every month PumpkinSpice will pick a winner from all the entries, not just the winners.
•  Random pick will be announced on the 1st blog hop of the month, along with what that winner will be receiving, so be sure to watch for your name.

How do I enter?  I am so glad you asked.

• Create a NEW project for this Challenge. Each submission must be a new project.
• Post your Challenge Themed project on your blog. 
• Mention and link the ShopPumpkinSpice.com store somewhere in your blog post. 

SKETCHY FRIDAY #7...USING THE "LUCKY CLOVER"

hello all

back here after enjoying working with another sketchy friday challenge. today, i am using an image of the newer release for st. patrick's day: the lucky clover... lately, we have had a share of not so good life twists and that is what made me use this image. 

you all know i do the manual fuzzy cutting for these images since i do not own one of those cutter that do :( and i find it so easy working with these images. anyway, let me show you.

Lucky Clover

3.25" x 4.25"

the clover is the main image of the digi selection but it has many other smaller elements you can use any way you need or like. it has smaller clovers, different smaller circles/dots: you can see the entire digital image HERE

this image plus a few more elements is only a dollar...yeap...you read it right!

i tried so hard to stay within this week's sketch. :D---for some reason i have the need of changing things, lol.

TIP: when i print my digi's i use a microsoft word program, set my page size (any size my printer allows me), set all  margins to .25" and "insert" a pic from file (which in this case will be my digi image). i then can re size it to any size i need or want. for this part i use the handles around the image. last, i print.

Supplies Used:

digital image "lucky clover": sk digis

patterned paper:     mme (lost & found two)

stickpins:     webster pages (feb. sprinkle box)

sentiment:     g studio clear stamps
markers:     tim holtz distressed markers  

other:     my supplies

i sure hope you join us this week. 

note that the sketchy friday's challenges run from friday to thursday: this one starts today, the 15th and ends on the 21st. you have a whole week to work on your project and you do not even need sk digis. you can use your own, just follow the sketch. if you do not have any digis, sk digis has a freebie section too. 

thanks so much for stopping by!

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A BOUQUET OF PAPER FLOWERS

hello and welcome 

this week's challenge is called"

3, 2, 1

you might ask yourself: what is that? it is a very simple challenge and all you need is to add a "3" of something (buttons, brads, flowers) to your project, then you add "2" of something else and finally the "1" of something-something else, :-)

these are examples only and you use whatever fits better on your project.

 (wink-wink)

here is my take on this challenge and as you can see it is a bit different of what i normally make: which are cards.

A Flower Bouquet
base 8" tall

"wishing you a beautiful day"
-i mean it too-

hold on now!

"3" flowers

one eyelet plus

another eyelet = "2"

and,

"1" button
3, 2, 1
challenge done,
hehe
i hope you enjoyed my design and post for today. 
i was going through so much when i was writing this post i needed to  laugh with you or that i made you laugh at me, lol. whatever! do not mind :D

anyway, i had so much fun thinking what my items will be and i think the result is totally awesomeness!
"Wishing You a Beautiful Day"

i always wanted to try this cone image and did not have the time until now
sorry about being a bit blurry. 
 i took so many pics and still couldn't get a better one.

Supplies Used:
(if you have any questions about it, just email me)

base cone, branches: tie the know cricut cartridge (image #45 and image #10)

flowers, leaves: a child's year cricut cartridge (image #8 and image #1

patterned paper: k&co; my mind's eye

yellow glitter: martha stewart

adhesive: tombo (repositionable)

eyelets: dritz (silver color)

sentiment frame: sizzix

stamped sentiment: clear stamps (whimsical fun)

other items used: 

styrofoam ball (for inside the cone to insert and stabilize flowers stems), spanish moss for accent, round chipboard (for the flower's centers), re purposed cord (from used gift bag handles).

i need to let you know about our sponsor for this week's challenge.
the robyn's nest
(our sponsor for this week)
has donated
a $10.00 gift certificate as her a giveaway. i would like to thank robyn for such kindness.

thanks so much for stopping by and please, join us in all this fun!!!

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SO HAPPY...POT OF GOLD

hello sweet followers and friends

sk digis is releasing a new set of images for the st. patrick's day 

i was very delightful with all the images but decided to use the pot of gold.

So Happy

4" x 6"

---no coloring here but paper pieced all of it---

i forgot to take a pic in an angle for you to see i wet embossed the shamrocks with glossy accents. the gold coins were half stickled in yellow and half wet embossed. i did some stitching trying to follow the sketch for this week's challenge. that cloth pin looks real but is not. it comes with the polaroid frame i used.
what do you think? do you like it as much as i do?
paper pieced or colored, these images are great to work with.


i never thought i was going to like working with digital images but i really do and i enjoy SK Digis designs so much. you should give it a try if you haven't. you will find a few freebies at the store for you to try and with the team projects, you will find tons of inspiration.

Supplies Used:
digital image:    SK DIGIS NEW RELEASE (pot of gold)
patterned papers:     dcwv: the snapshot stack (graph paper, polaroid frame);
crate paper: peppermint (green paper); mme: green solid paper and brown polka dots
sentiment:     my mind's eye clear stamps (lost & found two collection: breeze dream clear stamps) 
ink:     versafine (onyx black)
yellow glitter:     stickles
wet embossing liquid:     glossy accents
adhesive:     zig (glue pen); american crafts (foam tape and tape runner: this to that)

please, click here to see all the NEW RELEASE images from this set.


we also have a challenge on sketchy friday and if you would like to join us below is the sketch and the link.
sketch #6
(starts on feb 8 ends on feb 14)

i am always thankful  for you stopping by
 leaving me some love and letting me share some of my projects with you.
xoxo

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A PUMPKIN SPICE BLOG PROJECT...using digital images

hello my fellow bloggers,

i have made the cutest card for today's inspiration post. 

as you can see i am still squeezing out every single strip of paper possible of this carta bella "beautiful moments" paper pad ---(if you like it as much as i do you better hurry up because at these prices they are going out the door super fast).

i just received my monthly scrappy order and i ordered lots of stickers and i am using one of them on this card today. so cute! it is from echo park and you can find it here. one of my reasons for ordering stickers in this order is i have so much paper already and, all these new stickers are so adorable. i just couldn't resist. the second reason is...

Because it Makes me Happy

-hehe-

4" x 5"

i hope you agree with me about the carta bella papers and the the chevron border which is from one of my new 12 x12 sticker sheets.

(if you click on their names you will see the collections)

so pretty! 

and the sentiment? it is also from carta bella...adorable!!!!

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Supplies Used

patterned papers/sentiment:     carta bella (beautiful moments)

chevron border:     echo park (everyday eclectic)

bow:     martha stewart punch

rhinestone:     say it in crystals 

adhesive:     glossy accents

foam tape:     scotch

umbrella:     SK Digis

i hope you are happy with my choice for today and that i enabled  inspired you to get yourself some new paper and stickers: 

 because they make me you happy!

lol 

thank you so much for taking the time to stop by!

i appreciate it!

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DROP ME A LINE....

and let me know how did you like the projects on the hops i was participating in this weekend?
i loved every single project the ladies from both teams made to inspire you: the pumpkin spice blog and the whimsical designs team. Ladies, you are so very super talented, yay!
i had a blast! and i hope you did too.
(next hop i will have some candy for a lucky one)

anyway,

i made this card and i think it is just adorable and it is so easy to make.

Drop me a Line

5in wide x 4in tall

(clicking on the pics will give you a bigger view)

---it took me longer to get the right light to photograph than the making this card. our days have been cloudy and cold and not much nice natural light coming in---.

i embossed the background, made a skinny banner of a strip of patterned paper to stamp my sentiment on, added a piece of jute fuzzing a bit with the ends, punched some clouds and some dots. the round circle was also punched to pop my colored fish. and lastly added some glossy accents to the fish eye and to the dots, some glitter to the fish body and clouds (and i did this using a small coloring brush so i did not get much on my fingers).

and i love the sentiment: drop me a line! super cute along the fish digi image, :D

Supplies Used:

white base cardstock and kraft cardstock:  carta bella (whisper white, midnight black/bone brown 

pink and blue patterned paper: basic grey (lucille)

 digital image: SK DIGIS (fish) 

clouds; circle: fiskars paper punches

dots: ek paper punches (swiss cheese)

clear medium: glossy accents

embossing folder: sizzix/tim holtz/woodgrain folder

water color paper: strathmore

embossing machine and die cutter: cuttlebug

thanks for stopping by!

 flowerdiscosscraphut

A PUMPKIN SPICE BLOG CHALLENGE: a valentine's day banner

FOR THE WHIMSICAL DESIGNS HOP, PLEASE-PLEASE: CLICK HERE

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hello hoppers

welcome to our february pumpkin spice blog hop. 

this hop will coincide with the february challenge too and the theme is hearts.

we are so happy you came to join us.

this is my project for today and i also will be entering it for the challenge.

A Valentine Banner
)clicking on the pics will give you a bigger image)

i used my cricut expression for most of the images.

each pennant base measures approx. 7in. high. and a quarter of an inch less on each layer.

the cupid was cut using a sizzix die.

Supplies Used:

cricut cartridges: ashley's alphabet, b is for boys, cake basics, pretty pennants, sweethearts 

kraft cardstock: bazzill

white paper: carta bella

pink striped patterned paper: mme

all other papers: authentique "lovely" (exceptions below)

translucent vellum: paperbilities

solid red cardstock: the paper cut

lace: craft store

adhesive and foam dots: american crafts

this banner is a darling!

a lot of work but well worthy. 

any questions/help, please contact me! 

right now you are at 

flowerdiscosscraphut,

  to go to your next stop, please click here 

and you will be at our dear and so talented teammate Court.  

thanks for joining us and do not forget to
Have fun!

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for the beginning of the hop and to get any info please go back to  the

pumpkin spice blog.

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Blog Hop Feb 2

Okay ladies! :) Time for our second hop :) LOVE hoppin' with you!

Challenge: Hearts!

ALL LOVE...using WITH LOVE!...using dr. check-up

today is my first blog hop with the team and i am so excited. 

---major wink inserted here---

ha!

anyhow, this blog hop  is ALL ABOUT LOVE, after all we are already entering the month of february. 

 and of course, you can't get away from cards when you are here at flowerdisco's scrap hut. hehe

isn't she pretty? black hair just like me. well, mine is more gray than black anymore but still black.

she is from the doctor check up cricut cartridge (hence what the doctor ordered, above, hehe) and you will find her on page 29, if interested. i cut her at 4 inches tall.

instead the heart that comes with that image, i punched out some butterflies and added the one in place of the heart. 
NOW, if you want, click on the pic to better see how nice that whimsical design stamp stamped, yay!!! fabulous!!! if you ask me.

the background papers are from carta bella: beautiful moments.

aww, i love how this card turned out.

again! i would love if you join us,  have some fun, :D

 your next stop will be:
Tereese

 as always,

thanks for stopping by!

oh, this is the stamp set i used on my card, see what i am telling you, how gorgeous and what a nice variation you get in one set?

all love

clear stamp set

by stephanie

you will also find this stamp set here

nice, huh?

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these are our sponsors for the hop:

1. Stamp -N- Doodle

Prize: 2 digis of winners choice

2. Beccy's Place

3. Miss Kate Cuttables: 

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 double nice, huh?

SKETCHY FRIDAY #5...using the "love birds" image

hello, 

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finally, my first official post with sketchy fridays and i am uploading a late one, tsk-tsk!  as you know i have two hops running this weekend: whimsical designs and pumpkin spice and on top of that, i had this post due on feb 1st too
 thanks sonia, you have a fabulous team and i am loving your digital images.

now,

welcome all

first, i want to start letting you know that this sketchy friday challenge will run from friday, february 1st and it will end on thursday, february 7th. mark it on your calendars so you do not forget to participate.

sketchy fridays have their challenges every starting every friday and they last a week so the end on thursday's. this is just some info to keep in mind. we follow a sketch. you will find all the info here.

this is my card for this week's challenge.

i kind of follow the sketch but not exactly because i forgot, lol.

(way to go agnes, hehe).

Love Birds

(remember, you can click on the pics for a bigger view)

4in. wide x 5in. tall
I AM ALSO SUBMITTING THIS CARD TO ANOTHER MOXIE FAB CHALLENGE

yes-yes...of course i did the coloring, and i do not even own any copics yet. (wink-wink)

the love birds image is just right down my alley, i mean backyard. i have so many different birds living around  us and i feed them year around.. not all come during winter but starting early spring, oh my!

i used three different color markers for the leaves.

and a few more colors for the birds. i tried my best to blend the colors and i am very satisfied with the results.

i even used my old decorative scissors to cut around the sentiment frame.

Supplies Used:

love birds digital image: sk digis

watercolor paper: strathmore mixed media

patterned paper: basic grey (lucille collection)

markers: marvy uchida brush markers

color pencil: eberhard faber

sentiment frame: mme (lost & found 2 (stella rose)

sentiment: whimsical designs (whimsical fun vol.1)

ink: versafine (black onyx)

adhesives: zig (glue pen); american crafts (this to that tape runner)

thanks so much for stopping by

flowerdiscosscraphut.

do not have a digi image for the challenge? no worries!!! plenty of freebies on the site to use.

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and,

tonight at 7pm est come back for the whimsical designs hop!

see u later!