Crafting Vicky

Hello everyone!  It's time for a second challenge over at  The stamping chef .  This time it's Blue, White and silver. For my card I used Stacking up from The stamping chef.  It was just perfect for a birthday card for a 50 year old!!!! The paper was all left over in my stash.  I had cut a flourish in the silver paper and was really glad to be able to use the negative ;)  I added some foam numbers and some bling from my stash as well. Here's a closer look at the digi that I colored using my copics And a closer look at the fabulous sentiment from  Create with TLC . So will you be joining us this time over at  The stamping chef ?!?    And we have so many wonderful freebies you really should be using one of our digis! I'm entering this in the following challenges: Emerald faeries  - Celebrations Sandys crafty creations  - Anything goes with a twist of blue and white Wags n whiskers rubberstamps  - Celebrations Tuesday alchemy  - Picture inspi

It's time for another fabulous release over at the  The stamping chef !  I don't  know if you have gone to the store recently but the digis are totally fabulous and soooo much fun to color.  Just can't seem to get enough lol For this card I used the new release I scream for Ice Cream!!!  Fun right ;) For this card I used some paper from my new pad Lilybee design - Buttercup!  Bought it on special at McMahon design when I was purchasing some neenah paper ;)  Couldn't resist since I was already paying shipping lol  I used my Quickutz oval to cut the digi and my new fancy frames tag 2 for the sentiment.  I'm also really happy that I finally started using my cricut for this flower and leaves I used the cartridge be young from creative memories!  I've had this for a long time... so really happy that I'm finally using it.  The pearls are from my stash. Here's a closer look at the digi colored with my copics.   And here's a closer look at the

Hello Everyone!  It's time to come and get another freebie over at  The stamping chef !  This time it's a perfect boy's image!!!! I kept this card really CAS because I had the perfect paper for it!!!  I used To the moon by Michelle Coleman from Fancy pants.  I added a few 3d stickers that I had and that's it!  Fussy cut the image and put him in the space!!! Here's a closer look at the digi colored with my copics For this card I used a wonderful sentiment from  Create with TLC  that comes from a set perfect for boys.  I always have trouble finding the right boys sentiment so look this set up here . I'm not sure you are still with me lol you might have already left my post to go and grab that awesome freebie ;) I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Robyns fetish challenge  - Anything goes Lexis creations  - Anything goes Inky impressions challenges  - Add a sentiment Stamp-n-doodle  - Something neglected ( I didn't

Hello everyone!  I'm here to show you a card with a new release from  The stamping chef . This is a PERFECT image for a boy card!  I kept this card really simple because I found some perfect paper to go with it. For this card I used paper from Beach bum by fancy pants.  You have to admit that it's a good scenery paper for a pirate no?!?  I added some fun 3d stickers that I had in my stash.  I used my scallop and standard circle spellbinder. Here's a closer look at my pirate colored with my copics and fancy cut And here's a look at the sentiment that I created using word.  I needed some French cards...  I have the feeling that there will be some kids birthdays coming up this spring lol I don't  know for you but I think that  The stamping chef  images are the cuuuuutest ever!  So go and shop! I'm entering this card in the following challenges: 2sisters challenge  - Anything goes Simon says stamps challenge  - something new (new release)

Yup I'm back... what can I say that new set of sentiment from  Create with TLC  really got my creative juices going and I just had the PERFECT boy image from  The stamping chef  called Gangnam style that really reminds me of my boys who do this dance all the time lol I went back to my scrap pile for this card and used a tons of buttons ;)  I saw a great sketch that I thought was perfect for this card.   I colored this up with my copics And here's the amazing sentiment Isn't that sentiment and image fun!?!  I'm sooooo lucky to be working with such amazingly creative people.  Yup very blessed indeed. Here's the amazing sketch that I followed I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Sweet stop sketches  - Sketch Corrosive challenges  - out with the old (all old paper) 2sisters challenge blog  - Anything goes Inky impressions challenges  - Anything goes Simon says stamps challenge  - New something (new released sentiment

Good morning everyone!!!!  Hope you had a wonderful week.  I had so much fun for my last week of vacation :(  So sad it's over already. I have the chance today to present you the wonderful freebie from The stamping chef .  It's called Flowers in teapot and it would be perfect for all kinds of cards. For this card I used paper from Be you by fancy pants.  I used Label 1 and my new ;) Decorative Label 1.  I used some die from Dee's wreath builder for the leaves.  I added some ribbon from my stash as well as a charm.  I used some recollection flowers and with a brad. Here's the digi colored with my copics And I used a wonderful sentiment from  Create with TLC .  I always need some Thank you card and this one will be used for my wonderful neighbor who came to the rescue to save our kitten from being totally dehydrated. So are you still here or did you go and run over to  The stamping chef . I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Goodmorning everyone!  Today we are starting a great challenge over at  The stamping chef .  Our challenge is about Celebrate.  So that's pretty easy to participate!  Especially with the wonderful freebies that you can get every Friday! ;) For this card I used a wonderful digi called Forest fairy.  I wanted to make a card for my mom who was turning 70 on December 28th!  It was the perfect card for her.  She lives in the forest and just love everything to do with woods. For this card I used paper from Basic Grey- Oxford it was just perfect.  I used my new Label 8 and decorative label 8 as well as my label 14 from spellbinder.  I added whimsical flourish by memory box and my filigree corner die by la la land craft.  I put some pearls from my stash as well as some foam numbers. I colored this awesome little fairy with my copics and added some stickles. Here's the wonderful sentiment from  Create with tlc . So will you be joining us for this wonderful challenge ov

Hello Everyone today at  The stamping chef  we have a new release for you that's soooo cute.  It's called I loaf bread.   For this card I used paper from Yuki for Ruby violet by Lilla Rogers.  I cut out the digi with my reverse wonky rectangle and used my tags & flags from Spellbinder.  I used some ribbon, flourish and a charm from my stash. Here's a closer look at the digi that I colored with my copics And here's the digi that I used from  Create with tlc  I thought it was just perfect with this awesome image. You really should go and check out the wonderful store and there's soooo much awesome digis to purchase. I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Drunken stampers  - All that glitters (my flourish is really glittery) Totally gorjuss  - Challenge new (well it's a brand new release image ;) and it's the 1st time that I use that paper) Kaboodle doodles  - Anything goes Simon says stamp and show  - Anything go

Hello everyone!  Hope you had a fabulous week!  Can't believe I already have one week of vacation done!:(  I really wish that it was longer!!!! I have a great freebie to share with you today you can find it over at  The stamping chef  it's a beautiful little rhino all ready for Valentine's day! For this card I used some paper from my mind's eye - six by six - school daze.  I cut out the paper and the digi with my label 8 and my fancy frame tag 1.  The brads are from my stash.  I kept this card really simple.  I thought it would be better as a Valentine's card for one of my boys. Here's the look at the digi colored with my copics: And here's a closer look at the sentiment from  Create with TLC so are you still here or you left me to grab the freebie?!? ;) I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Pin and tack spark your creativity  - Anything goes Aud sentiments challenge blog  - Use any sentiment Simon says stam

There's a great sale going on at  The stamping chef Enjoy ;) Hugs Vicky xo

I'm baaaack ;)  This time I get to share with you a wonderful freebie that will be available over at The Stamping chef   It's called Paisley and will be perfect for all your love ones! I'm getting ahead with my Valentine's day cards... For this card I used all left over paper that I had in my scrap bin!!!!  So excited when that happens.  I used little bows from my stash.  I used my scallop circle and standard circles to cut the digi and the sentiment. Here's a closer look at the digi that I colored using my copics. And here's a wonderful sentiment from Create with TLC  and it's in FRENCH!!!!!  woohoo (well there's the translation underneath but my French friends will love this one ;) ) Hint hint hint Paulette ;)  For this card I followed this sketch: I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Stamp your life blog  - Anything goes Sunday sketch and stamp  - Any of their sketches Aud sentiments  - Use any sentiment M

Hello everyone.  I have a new release to show you from the Stamping chef .  This one is part of the Fashionistas series. I just love fashion so it was a pleasure to color her up. For this card i used paper from My mind's eye- Lime twist.  I used my Label 21 and my long classic rectangles from Spellbinder.  The flowers and the pearls are from my stash. Here's a closer look at the digi that I colored with my copics. And I paired her up with a new sentiment that I got from  Create with TLC  it was part of this anything goes club!  Definitely worth it!  Even got a French Sentiment ;)  Thanks Paulette!!!! For this card I followed a wonderful sketch from Sunday's sketch and stamp I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Sunday sketch and stamp  - Use any of their sketches Glitter n sparkle challenge  - Bingo (Gems, Digi, Die cut) Drunken stampers  - Stripes Stamp your life blog  - anything goes (a new challenge place) So that's

Hello again ;)  this is my 2nd post for the day... so I might repeat myself again a bit.  This time I'm here to show you a wonderful freebie from  The stamping chef .  She's called Miffy. Well since today is my b-day (as you have read my secret in my previous post).... I felt that I should almost name her vicky ;)  But since I've never been a blonde... this card is not me... but the sentiment was also pretty fitting lol I decided to turn her into a Christmas card.  But she can be used for so many different occasions.  I used paper from American Craft - Hollyday.  I used my Classic Square large from spellbinder and my nesting ovals from Quickuts.  The corner dies are from a new set that I purchased on sale called Frosty forms also from Spellbinder. Here's a closer look at the digi!  I hope I have done her justice.  She's  sooooo cute.  I colored her up with my copics. And here's the sentiment from Ranger - Dylusions line.  I got it as part of my B-day

Time for a little contest. You will have until Christmas (12/25) to get as many people as you can to join The Stamping Chef's page . The person who refers the most people to here will win a $20 gift certificate to The Stamping Chef!!! Note: They must like the page in order to qualify as a referral. Please have them respond to the Thread that says "I was referred by..." Hugs Vicky xo

This time over at  The stamping chef  our release is a wonderful little monster called Piba!!!  Sooooo cute.  perfect for all kinds of cards and you will see from our different DT card all kinds of take on this. For this card I used paper from My mind's eye - fly a kite.  I used my grand label 1, grand sqaure, classic square large and wonky rectangle from Spellbinder.  I also used crisp bow die from Memory box and Sizzix Decorative corner #4.  I added a ribbon from my stash as well as a little flower charm.  I put some little pearl  hearts in the top corners. Here's a closer look at the fabulous digi that I colored with my copics.  It was so much fun to color up! And here's a closer look at the sentiment that I used from  Create with TLC . Don't forget to go and check out the other wonderful digis available!!!  There's new ones being added everyday! I'm entering this card in the following challenges: Love to create challenge  - Anything g

Today over at  The stamping chef  there's a wonderful freebie for you!  It's 8 Arms :D Here's the card I made with him. For this card I used paper from My mind's eye- be merry.  I used my classic square and classic circle dies from Spellbinder.  I also added some fun Robin's Nest Dew drops. Here's a closer look at the wonderful digi that I colored using my copics and my stickles So what are you waiting for?!?  Run and go and get your image!  And have fun!!!! I followed this awesome sketch: I 'm entering this card in the following challenges: Sketch and stash challenge  - Sketch ( and used a bunch of papers that I had from last year) Artistic inspirations crafts  - Anything goes Deep ocean challenge blog  - so this is Christmas Fab n funky challenges  - Non traditional Christmas Sentimental sundays  - Non traditional Christmas Aud sentiments challenge blog  - Anything goes In the pink challenge - it's going to be a pink Chr

I wanted to make you aware of a wonderful challenge going on over at The stamping chef !  And so far there's no registrations.... so your chances of winning are really high!  You still have 5 days 1/2 to participate check this out : Hello crafters! We’re going to kick of the bi-weekly challenges in the new year, but to make you more familiar with The Stamping Chef, we’re going to have a little challenge this week! If you play along, you’ll have a chance to win a $10 coupon to the shop The runner up will receive a $5 coupon! So here’s what you’ll have to do. Make a project with a TSC product, Freebies, kits, or digi’s, everything is ok, and upload it through our Inkielinkie. Next week we’ll draw our 2 winners! If you didn’t see our latest digi yet, she’s the cutest and just woke up “GoodMorning Mimi”  Good luck, and we can’t wait to see those awesome projects! Isn't  she the cutest ever?!?  So come on go on and join up! Hugs Vicky

Hello Everyone!  I have wonderful news to share!!!  I had done a card this past weekend with the gorgeous freebie French girl Peyton by the Stamping chef .  After posting this card I received an e-mail asking me if I knew that they were doing a DT call.  Well I know it but I'm involved with a lot of other DT... but then again their digis are soooooo cute... so what can I say other than "YES I WANT IN" lol Here's my 1st card showcasing a wonderful new release called Princess Peyton.  She's soooo cute! I was super happy to make a card that was not Christmas related!  Nice change :D  I really love Christmas cards but I've been making a lot... and actually managed to mail all of mine out!!!!  Really happy with myself. For this card I used paper from Head over Heels - Lily Bee Design.  I used my curved rectangles, Labels 19 and tags & Flag from Spellbinder.  I used some Doodlebug design  lace.   Here's a closer look at the digi that I colored with