The Whimsical Butterfly: Color Challenges

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

RCC 31: Gettin' colorful on the Farm...

Hi, everyone!

I'm back with another fun RIBBON CAROUSEL challenge today!

The fabulous Stephanie Muzzulin is challenging you to Color our World! Neutrals can always be used, but be sure to keep with Stephanie’s palette of Kraft, Red and Brown as your inspiration. I threw in a little neutral blue and some fun DP just for fun and attempted to keep it clean w/ the HUGE red glittery star but ended up w/ a little bit all over myself as well, LOL!

This week we are honored to have The Greeting Farm back as our sponsor!

The Greeting Farm will be giving one lucky random winner a choice of 4x6 rubber stamp set or one of their fabulous new clear acrylic stamp sets!

I used the ever-so- awesome "Ebony" and in continuing with my Breaking Dawn spirit, she sure does remind me of Alice and her little "Twinkling' personality :)

I used some satin ribbon and cinched it up using Helmar 450 Quick- Dry....GOOD stuff....

...and that's it for me...know why? Cuz you are gonna FLIP when you see how my AWESOME DT friends out did themselves this week using TGF images! I'm SO excited and proud to be a part of this team!

Talk to you all soon! Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Friday, May 27, 2011

It's another KRAFTY Friday...

Hiya Bella-riffic peeps!

Yep, it's Friday already...WHERE does the time GO?

Today I have two posts, so thanks for stickin' with me. Today in Bella land we are gettin' Krafty again...as in KRAFT, NAVY, and GREEN on our projects!

Before I get to my card today, I have to send a HUGE shout-out to my sweet friend Lisa Hetrick. Lisa was clearing out some stash now that she's diving in full-force to her AWESOME new illustrations for Avocado Arts, a new stamp co. You can see more about them HERE. Anyway, Lisa out of the blue just asked me last week if I wanted her Bella stash and I was unaware of how HUGE it was until she sent pics...she sent me over 20 Bellas- ALL from the original Bella line and ALL that I did not have. In fact, like 8 of them were brand new! Thank you SO SO much sweet Lisa- I used "Balloon-a-bella" on my card today, one of the stamps I got from her and I just adore her!

I added a Webster's Pages resin Heart as it was the perfect size for the balloons and paper pieced her dress with pretty much the ONLY thing CLOSE to Navy Blue in my stash (not a fan of that color I guess, LOL!) I'm really not, it's kind of funny. I own NO navy cardstock, no navy Copics, and no patterned paper. I don't have anything "against" the color per se, but I'm thinking subconsciously, I definitely don't like it, LOL!

Oh well.... THANKS for stopping by today and PLEASE go check out the awesome Forum now that it's been revamped. We are even starting the "Bella Book Bunch", a monthly Book discussion group and would LOVE for you to join us! Stamping Bella is such a fun community and we'd love for you to join us!

Last but not least, don't forget to visit the other Bella Babes:

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

W.O.W.'d with Spring...

Hey, friends!

Today over at the TGF Farm Fresh Challenge Blog it's "W.O.W. day: Which One Wednesday?"

Basically, this means, each Wednesday the girls will be alternating between sketches and color combinations and I just couldn't resist pulling out some Echo Park "SPRINGTIME" DP and playing along with this week's challenge: to use SPRING colors/pastels on your card or project! FUN stuff!

I can't get enough of little miss Daisy sprout here, either! She is just a DARLING and her hair is so super fun to color! I used my Copics and added a bit of ribbon to match the Echo Park paper and here's how it turned out:

Don't forget to check out the NEW Farm Fresh Challenge Blog and see what the talented TGF Challenge Team came up with:

NEED more TGF? Click HERE to see all the new April releases! I'll be back tomorrow, everyone! Have a WOW Wednesday, everyone!

Friday, March 11, 2011

Springin' into FFF...

Hey, everyone!

It's time for another Farm Fresh Friday challenge at The Greeting Farm and today we are ready to jump into SPRING with this Farm Fresh color challenge:

I decided to keep it simple and use the "Because of You " sentiment set and used up some of the last of my FAVE patterned paper from October Afternoon. The TWINE is from The Twinery and if you don't have some yet...whatcha waitin' for?!

Be sure to visit the TGF blog to see the rest of the DT's awesomely colorful samples this week...and I'll be back later for some more fun!

~xoxo...

Friday, February 11, 2011

HELLO Friday!...

Hey everyone!

I have to say, that for the first time in a while, I am really feeling the TGIF today! Normally, since I don't work a traditional job, Friday is just another day at the office LOL-and although I LOVE weekends to be able to relax a bit, we usually have early morning games or something else going on so I don't always have that "TGIF" mentality. This week though, between the good ol' stomach flu and some extra work piled up from being gone, I have put in a ton of hours and it just feels good to be DONE with the week. So HELLO, Friday! HELLO weekend!

Speaking of HELLO, how cute is this Anya from the Miss Anya "Hats Off" collection by The Greeting Farm? Today on the TGF Blog we have a new Farm Fresh Friday challenge-it's a color combo:

Cool thing is? YOU get to choose the 3rd color! How fun is that?! I chose to add a splash of yellow and some fun puffy clouds with some Bella Blvd DP on my card:

After putting some fun papers together and the finishing touches on this colorful card, I really like it's bright and cheery color palette and as you know, I am MORE than ready for spring, LOL!

Be sure to visit the other Farmers and check out their beautiful creations for today's challenge:

Last but not least, today is my wonderful brother's birthday. Happy Birthday, Dann! My brother and I are super close and he's also amazing with the kids and close w/ my DH too. I love that. Although I don't get to see him as often as I would love to, I got to spend some time with him while out in L.A. last week. We hung out at the beach :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, brother! LOVE YOU!!!
See you soon, everyone!
Hugs and TGIF!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Doesn't get much BETTER than this...

Isn't that the truth? Thanks so much for SCROLLING DOWN!

So far this year has kicked off to be WONDERFUL and FULL of family time- esp since the kids have been off school! With the addition of the new pupster *I should say "Star" since she steals the show!), my sister arriving today and another Christmas? Are ya kidding? We are pretty happy campers!

DH and I are going to make homemade crepe-style pancakes this morning for breakfast and I am STOKED! Life is good.

Life on the farm this week-that's THE GREETING FARM for those of you who might not know-is COLORFUL! We have a new Color combo challenge for Farm Fresh Friday and this one's w/ a twist:
Use BLACK, TURQUOISE PLUS one color of choice!

I chose a pretty red patterned paper to compliment all my black and turquoise. This is a very "scrappy" type card for me but I had a BLAST w/ all the different trims and chipboard accent by My Mind's Eye. I am lovin' all the birdies out there!

The sentiment is from the "Because of You" set and I just adore it-all the sentiments in there are so fun, whimsical and yet, SUPER versatile!

The prize up for grabs on the TGF BLog is a GREAT one today-be sure to check it out along w the rest of my fellow Farmers:

Until tomorrow-have a GREAT Friday, peeps!
xoxo~

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

I've got a PLAYDATE w/ Unity and the MTSC!...

Hey everyone!

I'm SUPER excited about today's post because I've been waiting to play along with the Playdate Cafe's 1 year anniversary challenge featuring UNITY Stamp Co! Unity is sponsoring the PDCC and their HUGE week-long celebration and we're sure honored to be their favorite! I am new to the Playdate Cafe but will definitely be back to play along!

Here's this week's Challenge:

My card today features all these yummy colors and I'm a TAD bit giddy about my first "Fan-fold" flower embellie. Can you say CUTE embellishment and it's probably the cheapest one around! It took no more than a 3/4 in. strip of 12x12 DP and a button-are ya kidding? SUPER easy following Beate's fabulous tute HERE.

The sentiment is from the October Kit of the Month from UNITY stamps...you are LOVED. I'd like to dedicate this card to anyone who could use the hug today, including someone special that I'm thinking about who doesn't know how loved they are. My heartfelt sentiment is as sunny and sincere as this color combo and it's a GREAT day to tell someone you love them, too! <3

I followed this week's Mercy's Tuesday Sketch challenge for this card-it's a FABULOUS one! Here's the sketch:

Be sure to check out the rest of the Muses this week to see what they have for you, including our AWESOME Oct. Guest Muse, Heather:

Last but not least, be sure to check out my girl Jimmi, also on the Unity DT, as she is playing along w/ the PlayDate Cafe today too and I'm sure has something BEAUTIFUL for you to look at!

Thanks everyone! See you tomorrow!

Friday, October 1, 2010

HAPPY RELEASE DAY, everyone!

It's been a WHIRLWIND week on the Farm and here we are, October 1st-the day is TODAY! ALL OCTOBER RELEASES are available in the TGF Store for purchase, and don't forget to join us at 7pm CST on our PCP page for chit chat, prizes, some laughs I'm sure, and a SPEED CHALLENGE to be revealed this evening!

For now, it's Farm Fresh Friday and we have TWO challenges for you to begin our "FALL FESTIVAL of Challenges!" The first one is a COLOR CHALLENGE: (graphic coming, but it's basically Close to Cocoa/Dark Chocolate, Vanilla or Fine Linen (pti), and Old Olive)

The 2nd Challenge is a "HALLOWEEN THEMED" Challenge-create a card or project ALTERING a TGF Stamp and make it Halloween Themed!

In order to really PARTY it up for this release, there will be TWO PRIZES at stake this week-one in EACH category! Oh, and did we mention the prize is HUGE???

That's right! ONE lucky winner in EACH category will receive a new 4x6 set of their choice, PLUS the FIVE HALLOWEEN DIGIS! WOO HOO!!!! Can you say FABULOUS???

The DT has chosen different challenges to play in so be sure to visit for some UBER inspired samples on the TGF BLog to kick start your mojo for our FALL FESTIVAL of CHALLENGE here at the Farm! I chose to use the fabulous color challenge to use the newly released "Special Autumn" Miss Anya on my card today:

We hope you've had a great week of previews, and now, well, it's ALMOST time to party! See you at 7pm CST on our PCP page and HAPPY SHOPPING, everyone!!!

OCTOBER 1st is HERE and things are just SPLENDID on the FARM!!! WOO HOO!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Gettin' Countryside Colorful w/ EAD Designs...

Hey everyone!

Thanks again for scrolling down! I have SO much to share w/ you all today. First up it's Color Challenge time at EAD Designs!

We are debuting the adorable "Farmer's Market" Stickerz and a brand new color/inspiration challenge:

I created two cards today based on the color challenge and also the English country feel I kind of drew from the 2nd photo:

Also created this one w/ these pretty Apricot colored bloomers and more Farmers Market stickers:

Be sure to stop by all the EAD "Geeks" today beginning with the EAD Design Blog and also, the sweet Jenn Coker has a sheet of Farmers Market STICKERZ to give away on her blog today!

Thanks for "Stickin'" with me! See you tomorrow!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Love Farm Fresh Friday's of Summer...

Hey everybody!

How are you all on this fine Farm Fresh Friday? It's time to get colorful on the Farm with a fun and SUMMERY color challenge:

Like it? Good! We are challenging you to use Kiwi Kiss(SU), Hawaiian Shores (PTI) and Tangerine Tango(SU)or something similar-doesnt' have to be exact! In fact, just follow the above swatch to the best of your ability and HAVE FUN!

Are you all enjoying what's left of our precious SUMMER? I used SUMMER Sprout today to commemorate that-I just LOVE her giggly expression! I used this week's Mojo Monday Sketch for my card today:

The Farmers and Critter Crew are getting colorful with you on the TGF Blog so be sure to head over there now, and visit the blogs of my awesome teammates:

See you soon! HUGS, smiles and I came across this quote today that I just HAD to share. SO. TOTALLY. PROFOUND. Has nothing to do w/ my card but I believe this from the core of my soul and just had to share:

The best thing you could do for anyone that you love is be HAPPY! ...and the very worst thing that you could do for anyone that you love, is be unhappy - and then ask them to to try to CHANGE it. there is NOTHING that ANYBODY ELSE can do that will MAKE YOU happy. it is ALL up to YOU - ♥ LOVE THIS. SO, SO very true...words to live by :)

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Everyone Loves a FLIRT...

Hey friends!

I am back with another preview for CHA week and the first of the ADORABLE Greeting Farm previews that I have up my sleeve! It's going to be an exciting week on the Farm and there is no better way to wind up our MONTH of COLOR CHALLENGES at Club Anya & Friends then to end with a preview!

Here is this week's WCW Challenge, brought to you by Traci:

And HERE SHE IS....

Introducing....FLIRTY Anya! HOW cute is she?

I have to admit, these colors threw me for a loop. But I am so glad that I recently gotten the ADORABLE "Walk in the Park" paper line from Echo Park-the colors worked perfectly and she is just DARLING!

Be sure to head over to the Club Anya blog-there are LOTS more previews and this great challenge just WAITING for you to play! I'll see you back on Friday with more TGF love and tomorrow I have more of my mini-album to show you!!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Embark on a New JOURNEY...

Hey everyone!

Today is another Farm Fresh Friday at The Greeting Farm's Blog and our sweet-as-can-be-DT member Mary has another super sketch:

Isn't it a great one? I decided that it's been TOO long since I made an Easel card so decided to bring that back today along with the Wild Card Wednesday Color Challenge from Club Anya & Friends this past Wed! Check out Pam's awesome color combo:

My little card today uses the VERY sweet Amelia from the new July release "Journey". Seriously, could she be any cuter perched up on her stack of suitcases? This is a MUST-have for anyone, esp with the summer vacations, and even when the kids go back to school and "embark" on a new journey. I have to admit that driving home last night I saw a bunch of "Back to School" sales at Staples and Children's Place and thought but....but...I'm only beginning! Gosh this summer is FLYING.

inside view:

Well, I'll be back tomorrow for Oh, Alice-we are SHAKIN' things up tomorrow so stay tuned! For now...be sure to check out my awesome and inspiring teammates:

"Focus on the JOURNEY, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it..." Greg Anderson

"Let your mind start a JOURNEY thru a strange new world. Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before. Let your soul take you where you long to be…Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar, and you’ll live as you’ve never lived before..." ~Erich Fromm

I took this pic of my Jacky today at the lake, and just thought it captured

SO MUCH JOY that I had to share. He is LOVING life's journey...and SO. AM. I. ;)

"Sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true JOY of life is the JOURNEY..." ~Robt Hastings