A Bitter Sweet Blog Hop

Good Afternoon.... It's a bitter sweet day today.

The Digi Bells are having a Blog Hop, and it will be our last for a little while.
BUT.... We WILL be back..
A much needed rest is in order.

It's time for Lissybee and The Digi Bells to Recharge our Mojo.

So today for Elisabeth Bell's Digi Release, and the Digi Bells Blog Hop

Our little team have a few goodies to share with you.

Please welcome "Best Reading Buddies"

Aren't they just adorable?

The main paper that I used is called "Itsy Bitsy Ditsy - Chocolate Bar" by Recollections.
I absolutely love this paper.  And what better way to use it than to use for such a darling digi?

I've colored these cuties with Copics (of course)
and other papers and embellishments were odds and ends that I found in my stash.

I wonder what they are reading there?  Maybe they are reading mysteries (My Favorite)
or maybe they are studying. I don't know, but they sure do look comfy, don't they?

Your next stop in our little Blog Hop will be our Spectacular Sebrina's Blog.  I just know she's created some mouth watering eye candy for you.

Some challenges that I thought I'd enter:

• Whimsy Stamps Challenge - #95 Anything Goes with a Twist of Flowers
• Digi Choosday Challenge - #21 Anything Goes
• Tuesday Throwdown - #344 Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes
• Double D Challenges - Flowers Galore
• Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge - #20/21 Anything Goes

Elisabeth Bells Digi Release Blog Hop for March 2017

My oh my, It's that time again.....

Blog Hop Days just make me smile.
I don't know, but I look forward to them each month. =)

For this months Digi Bell's Blog Hop, I have created a Spring themed card... on with the hop...shall we? 

Hopefully, you are joining the Digi Bells for this months Blog Hop, and should have arrived here from Sebrina's Blog.  If not, please go back to the Digi Bell's Blog, and hop along with us.

I will not even begin to tell you my struggle.  For the life of me, I could not get my mind and mojo going.  Mostly for making the card, the image had been colored up for over a week.  ....BUT.... I struggled through, and this is what I came up with.

Now it's time to head over to Helen's Blog, and make sure to leave a comment there as well. When you finish, please be sure to give us your thoughts on the "QUESTION" at the bottom of main Digi Bells Blog Hop post.

Thanks so much for joining us!

Challenges I've Decided to Enter:

• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #54 Anything Goes
• Tuesday Throwdown - #335 Add Dimention
• Creative Inspirations - #271 Anything Goes
• Double D Challenge - Things that Fly

Welcome to Elisabeth Bell's Digi Release for Feb 2017

Greetings!

Oh my, I've been gone forever it seems.... A Month actually.

Toddlers DO love to take our time, don't they?

But I'm so happy to be here posting today.

If you are joining in on The Digi Bells Blog Hop, 

you should have arrived from Alethea's Blog.  

If not, we'd love to have you join in for a chance to win this months adorable Digi.

Head over to The Digi Bells Blog and jump in and hop along.

I've had a TON of fun playing with this months Digi release.

You might recognize this sweetie as she was once a rubber stamp from

Sweet Pea Stamps.

I loved her then (and I own her in rubber) and now she has gone digital.

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!

Elisabeth Bell's "Tummy Time" is such a super cute image, who could resist her?

Not to mention, there are so many things to do, including resizing, and flipping her.

This month our DT have created our own flowers to go along with our creations.

What do you think of that?

This just so happens to be my favorite thing to do.

Every now and then, it's nice to see what we can come up with on our own, rather than the usual

gorgeous little flowers that most people use these days.

I dug through my scrap stash, and came up with this paper combo.  I believe these papers are from Stampin' Up.  Double sided, so of course I have shown both sides here on my card.

I've colored this little cutie with Copics, and as much as I'd love to share what colors I've used.
I think my daughter made off with that list.  I had it here, and now it's just vanished.
Little Hands... LOL

Since you have come this far in the blog hop, please don't forget to leave your comment for a chance to win this cutie patootie.

Next you'll need to hop on back to The Digi Bells Blog, for your final comment.
Let us girls know what you thought.

A few Challenges I'm entering:

• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #52 Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday - Wk 8 Anything Goes
• Tuesday Throwdown - #331 Favorite Embellishment
• Crafting By Designs - Almost Spring
• Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiments Designs - Spring Challenge
• Cute Card Thursday - Florals

Elisabeth Bell's World Hearts and Lace Challenge

Greetings Everyone.....  

I'm going to try and keep my post short and sweet today... 

It's time for me to share my creation for this months EBWorld Challenge.  Our theme is "Hearts and Lace OR Anything Goes"  Making this months challenge super easy to follow.
We'd love to have you join us this month.
All You Need is any Elisabeth Bell Stamp or Digi to play along.

I've used

"Spring Peeker" from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection for my card today.

She was actually a "Friday Freebie" a few weeks ago.

Isn't she gorgeous?

Do you get the weekly Freebies from Elisabeth Bell?

If not, you can start receiving them by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

The colors used are as follows.

Copic Colors
E00, E04, E11, E93, R20, 

R56, R59, R81, R85,

C01, C03, C05, C07, C09, 100

It doesn't get any easier than that, does it?

The Lattice/Scalloped hearts are from a Martha Stewart Paper Punch, and the bigger heart with the Vintage typed text is one of the fun Valentine Hearts that I sell in my Etsy shop.

It is called "Conversation Hearts"

these hearts are easy to cut out either by hand, or by using an electronic cutting machine.  The vintage worded hearts give the appearance of being "Masked"

The font used looks like an old style typewriter.

I am in love them.

I've decided to enter these challenges:

• Artistic Inspirations - #171 - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday - Wk 4 - Anything Goes
• Tuesday Throwdown - #327 Anything Goes
• Crafting By Designs - Pink, Pretty, and Girly
• The Crafty Addicts - #32 Anything Goes/Monochromatic
• Creative Moments - #110 Anything Goes/Keep It Girly
• Love To Scrap - #93 Anything Goes
• The Paper Shelter - #278 Make It Digital
• Polkadoodles - Wk 3 - Anything Goes
• Really Reasonable Ribbon - #156 Red and/or Pink with Ribbon or Trim

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Do you want to play, and get creative?
All you need is any Elisabeth Bell Stamp or Digi to enter.
If you don't have any of Elisabeth Bell's designs, *gasp*
you can always grab a freebie.
She is so nice that she gives away a freebie once a week.
Get your Freebie Here.

Welcome to the First Digi Bells Blog Hop of 2017

Welcome Welcome....  If you are here for the Digi Bells blog hop, that's great!
I am the first stop this time, and I can't wait to share my creation using this months "Heart Strings" from Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.  The rest of the girls will also have some fun and tasty inspiration for you.

Lets get started....
We are making a "Treat Holder" for our projects this month....
I have decided to use a French Fry Box template, and do it up for Valentines Day.
What better way to give a treat, and let little miss **Heart Strings** stand in the spotlight?

Of course I used Copics for coloring this little doll, however, her sweater was colored with Tim Holtz distress marker using "Pumice Stone"... I am NOT at all used to, or even remotely good at distress markers, I was a nervous wreck doing it on this image, since I knew I would not have time to re-do it if I messed up... YIKES... Why do I test these things on things I NEED to use.  Thankfully, it didn't turn out too bad... However, I definitely need to practice practice practice, if I'm going to attempt using those markers again... LOL I'm STILL a die hard Copics fan.

Did I sneak a few of these little conversation hearts before packaging them for this little treat holder???  Do you think I did?  Well yes, of course I did... ha ha..  I had to taste them to make sure they didn't taste bad you know.. ha ha

Alright, your next stop is our Guest DT Helen's Blog. Before you go, don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win little miss "Heart Strings".  You will certainly have a ton of fun coloring her.

I think I will enter these challenges:

• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #50 Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday - Wk 3 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Gals Corner - Add a Heart
• Simon Says Stamp - Anything But A Card

A Sweet Christmas Blog Hop, featuring Elisabeth Bell's "Home Baked Christmas" Digi

Hello and Happy Happy Holidays!!!

Guess what?  

It's Blog Hop Day Today.
Yes, we are really beginning a blog hop on a Sunday.
We thought we'd give everyone a little extra time to hop
since Christmas is only a week away.  

I have been so excited for this blog hop, simply because this sweet little doll is now a Digi, and I couldn't wait to share her cuteness.
Not only that, but as I'm sure you've seen by now, you are not only getting some fun inspiration, but a yummy recipe to try too.

Also....Have you been visiting the Digi Bells Blog each day during the month of December?
Talk about some inspiration.  You won't want to miss a day....
AND ESPECIALLY each day during the last week of December on the Digi Bells Blog.

Anyway.... Shall we get on with the blog hop?
Hopefully, you have arrived here from Our darling Anet's Blog.
What did you think... She made an adorable recipe card, didn't she?

Now it's time for me to share my creation.
I absolutely LOVE - LOVE - LOVE this little doll.
I've colored her in traditional Christmas colors, using none other than my favorite.
Copics!!!

Of course you want to see the recipe, right?  

Ohhhhh Look.... Elisabeth Bell's Christmas Bell.
It was this past week's Friday Freebie.
Of course I needed to include that adorable bell...

And maybe you'd like the recipe instructions?  lol

Nothing fancy here really, just some things I found in my stash.
However, I absolutely LOVE this paper.  Don't quote me, but I think it might have been part of a Christmas paper stack from DCWV.

My Poinsettia flower was cut from my favorite Cheery Lynn die.  I can't tell you how much time I spent a couple of years ago, searching for the perfect Poinsettia die.  When I found it, I HAD TO HAVE IT.  It is STILL one of my all time favorites!

Your next stop is our super sweet and talented Teamie Jennifer's Blog.

But, don't forget to leave a comment here, before you go, in order to be in the drawing to win this adorable Christmas Cutie.

Challenges I thought I would Enter:

• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #48 Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday - #50 Anything Goes
• Tuesday Throwdown - #323 Anything Goes
• Die Cuttin' Divas - #296 Bells will be ringing
• Crafting by Designs - Here Come The Holidays
• The Crafty Addicts - #30 Anything Goes/Christmas Colors
• Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
• Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge - #50 Anything Goes

Sweet Country Christmas goes Digital.....

Hello and Happy Friday!  

Guess what?  

It's Blog Hop Day with The Digi Bells.  

I have been so excited for this blog hop, simply because this sweet little doll is now a Digi, and I couldn't wait to share her cuteness.

But before I get to that, I'd like to let you all know about The Digi Bell's GDT Call.
You can find all the Details HERE

Or I could just be nice, and summarize it for you right here. LOL

We are looking for GDT's for a 3 month Term for the months of Jan. Feb. and March.
Do you want to play, and get creative?
We'd love to see what you can do with the theme of "Christmas"
and all you need is any Elisabeth Bell Stamp or Digi to enter.
If you don't have any of Elisabeth Bell's designs, *gasp*
you can always grab a freebie.
She is so nice that she gives away a freebie once a week.
Get your Freebie Here.

I really hope to see some entries, I'm beginning to think I smell.
I have showered... I Promise!!! lol 😆

Anyway.... Shall we get on with the blog hop?
Hopefully, you have arrived here from Our Sensational Sebrina's Blog.
What did you think... She did an awesome job showing off Sweet Country Christmas, didn't she?

Now it's time for me to share my creation.
I absolutely LOVE - LOVE - LOVE this little doll.

I wish I could tell you what die I used for the card shape.  But.... No, it wasn't a die.
I found this fabby shape online, and decided to trace it and cut it out.
I guess you could say I went "Old School" on this one...
A die like that would be nice though...
*Santa... Santa... Can you hear me?
oh darn....he probably doesn't have time to read my blog.

I've used Copics to color the darling little girl.
and her dress is topped with gold glitter on the polkadots.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to do that or not, but I'm glad that I did.  I think it was just what she needed.

The Copic Colors I used are:

E00, E50, E53, E55, YR23
R29, R35, R37, R39, R59

G0000, G07, W0, W1, W3, W5
BG96, YG67,YG17

Your next stop is our super sweet and talented Teamie Linda's Blog.
Be prepared, this girl will WOW you with her creativity and coloring.
Don't forget to leave a comment before you go, in order to be in the drawing to win this adorable Christmas Cutie.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

• Digi Choosday - #46  Anything Goes
• Crafting By Designs - Little Animals
• Crafty Gals Corner - #98 Any Holiday
• Creative Moments - #106 Anything Goes with Optional twist of "Thank You"
• The Paper Shelter - #273 More than One (I have more than 1 paper, more than 1 ribbon, more than 1 die cut, more than 1 layer)
• Fab 'n Funky Challenge - #327 Digi Girls or Hats
• Cute Card Thursday - #452 Christmas/Holidays
• Double D Challenges - Traditional Christmas Colors
• Polkadoodles Challenge - #42/43 Anything Goes
• Digi Design Challenge - Hand Colored Images

I won at 

This card won Top 3 in these challenges....  

Thank you so Much!!!