Calendar Girls Redoux

Yes, I know it is spelled wrong.....I wanted to add a little flair to my title! I could have called this post now and then...lol

This month, our mighty hostess, Jeanette, challenged us to use an image we posted last year and remake it! I made a list of my immies used, checked my stash o' scraps and just knew that Noah was going to celebrate the 4th of July! Isn't he looking snazzy in his blue jeans and red shirt? What says freedom better than a boy and his dog?? I freehanded making the banner by following the outline after I used the die. I also added the white dots with my gel pen!

So, without further ado....here he is:




I look back on my original card using Noah, a Puddle Jumper drawn by Lori Boyd, and think holy cannoli that is awful! I guess in ten months I have truly honed my card making skills a bit! Here it is (my original can be found on March 28, 2011 post here)



Make sure to check out the other Calendar Girls creations! Their links are to the left in my sidebar! I know they love to be loved also!!

Thanks for stopping by!
HUGGZ,
April

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Holy Pink-ness

My SIL looked at my card and wondered what happened! She also asked if I was feeling okay??

Okay, I must admit: I don't do pink! And, I rarely use it and NEVER to the extent I did today. But, I was blurfing last night and found some great inspiration. So, I ran with it!



{Click the pix to enlarge}

All of the paper and cardstock are from my stash, as was the two pink ribbons. The flowers were a giftie from my Sistah Kadie. The image is from By LORi Designs, colored with my Bic's and highlighted with some dazzling Details from SU!

I am entering this card in:
the deconstructed sketch ~ DS36
By LORi Designs inspiration ~ BLD23
Do You Stack Up? ribbon challenge ~ DYSU56


Thanks for stopping by!
HUGGZ,
April

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Can You?

Digi It?

As y'all know...new DT and new responsibilities....and I am not sure where time is flying to!
Moral: this card has been sitting on my table waiting for me to post it and I procraftinated doing so.

BUT, with only a couple of days left on Michelle's super duper discount code, I had to step up and get this posted! Besides the discount, enter the challenge! Who doesn't like a good challenge?

You have 4 (FOUR) days left to enter our first challenge and have a chance at a $10GC to the shop!!

Here is the blog post detailing the challenge and showing you some inspiration. And here is my iPod inspired card! I used digital paper from the shop, as well as one of the tags found in the shop also!!


Thanks for stopping by!
HUGGZ,
April

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Thank You!

On a roll today! Another quick post today! I would normally hold off from showing this off, but I made it following the deconstructed sketch and want to enter it there.....lol

This card is for my Secret Sistah as (yep) a thank you note. While I can only hope to one day create on her level, I think this new immie from By LORi Designs looks pretty good colored with my Bic's and showing of some dp from Bo Bunny! The sentiment and die used for the tag are both from Verve!



What do you think?


Thanks for stopping by!
HUGGZ,
April

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A Tuesday Quickie!

Not much time, but I want, no NEED, to give a couple shout outs!!

First ~ Did y'all see the Saturday Spotlight at Can You Digi It? Twine was highlighted....it is from The Twinery and it is fab-u-lous! Doesn't ever unwind and comes in soooo many delectable colors! And, I used it on my card today!!

Second ~ Check out this new immie from over at By LORi Designs! I must say thank you so much...she had darling little girl Puddle Jumpers Friends, but as you know....I have a son.... So, she drew up some boy 'friends'!

Here it is...ENJOY


Thanks for stopping by!
HUGGZ,
April

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Snow Much Fun, with Riley and Percy!!

What's better than ice fishing??
Well, my brother {and Riley} think "NOTHING"! LOL

I may not be of the same mindset, but I sure do enjoy the fruits of my brother's labors! I live in Upstate New York and grew up the tomboy of the family! While I don't mind fishing, I prefer to do it during the summer months.



I am linking this up to the current Winter Fun Challenge on the Riley blog.....my friend Kelly is the 'hostess' this time around!!

Thanks for stopping by!
HUGGZ,
April

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R~R~R

The three R's! Yep, you know them.....reuse, recycle and reduce.....

Today's challenge at Crafting When We Can is to use something not intended for crafting.....

Well, mine uses some vellum that I have re-purposed! My DH worked as a drafter for an engineering firm....yep...

My vellum is a re-purposed map. I did run it through my Cuttlebug, but I can admit that vellum is not something I have, nor use well. Although, I do think this came out well!



This image is from Spesch Designer Stamps and is Samantha!

And, it will be showing up in future swap I am in! The sketch from Splitcoast ~ SC368. The card stock and papers are from my stash. I WILL get control of them this year!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have time to create for our challenge this week! Be sure to check it out!
HUGGZ,
April

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