Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Everyone, meet GOAT!  He is the latest and greatest image from Hambo.  The Hoedown this week - Hoedown #63 - Using Goat and one of the sentiments, create a project that uses something you have recycled!

All of the items I've used to make this card (and the alternate cards at the bottom) are from my scrap stash that I've had for a long time, some bit of scraps or something recycled.  The newspaper was sent to me by a friend for my vintage paper collection.  Thanks Mary K!  And I thought it would work great here, as I know goats eat paper. 

I'd like to give a little creative shout out to Carolyn C.  I was inspired by her card for this challenge with her goat eating some of her hay paper that I had to do sorta the same thing.  I don't know where she comes up with her ideas. 

No need for a materials list on this one; except to let you know what Copics I used:  B00 B32 B34 B41 B45 E30 E31 E41 E43 E47 W1.

I've been trying to use my stash this year instead of buying.  I've been doing ok with that.  I have bought a couple of 6x6 paper pads recently but that's it!  I've been using my stash and I'm so proud!!!

Thanks for checking out GOAT and try and play at Hambo when you can.  Know why you should?  You get a free digi image when you play.  That's enough incentive for me (plus they are really adorable!)

Mel

Oh wait, here's the other cards, that will be going to the troops!

Going green is "Toad-ally" perfect!

Going green is this month's theme at ScrapbookPlace Challenges is Going Green!  April's Challenge is a good one for you and Mother Earth. In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, we are challenging you to "go green" with your project. Make a card, layout or altered art, but remember to reuse, recycle or upcycle in the crafting of your creation. When you link your entry, make sure to mention how you saved a tree.  Thanks Pat for your great challenges.

My card uses nothing but scraps.  I saved a tree by not using any new supplies but thes bits and pieces already in my stash.  I used some shimmer for the rays of sun and to highlight the circles to resemble shimmery clouds.  Toads having so much fun flying his kite, he doesn't even see lunch flying around his mushroom!

By the way, the cutie on the mushroom flying his kite is from Doodle Dragon Studios.  Love, love Dustin Pike's work!

Here's what I used:
Copics:  YG05 YG07 YG17 B29 Y17 YR16 YG01 R27 R59 E13 E15 Y15 YR18 G14 R14 R02 Y02 B24 G17 G19 E19 YG09
Liquid Glass - CTMH
Red jute, paper and chipboard bees - unknown
Orange Peel Stickles - Ranger
Yellow Studio g and clear a la mode glitter glues - Hampton Art

Stop by ScrapbookPlace Challenges on May 12 for our Mother's/Father's Day blog hop and get some great ideas!

Thanks for stopping by and have a "toad-ally" perfect day too!
Mel

Tea for two for Mother's Day

What do you do special for Mother's Day?  Does your kids spoil you?  Does hubby send you flowers?  My sister and I (and our families) always get together and either take her out to eat or have a BBQ (or crawfish boil.)  She enjoys being with family and we love her so much!

This is a card for Squigglefly's challenge #16 -  SFC1612 Mother's Day.  I've used Tea Roses by artist, Marla Shega from Squigglefly's store.  I though that image was perfect for a Mother's Day card.

Here's what I used:
Copics - YR00 YR02 YR24 R24 R22 R14 R17 G21 BG11 BG32 BG34
Labels Eight Nestibilities - Spellbinders
Pearls - E line by Prima
Ribbon, paper (Key to My Heart), black distressing ink - CTMH
Flower - unknown (someone at ScrapbookPlace made this for me!)
D1283 Say it in Style - CTMH

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

Make it Old

This is Rhubarb the Teddy Bear (Illustrated by Korin Sutherland) at Sweet -n- Sassy Stamps.  I made this card for a couple of challenges.

First challenge is at Sweet n Sassy's digi challenge blog - SNSDC50 - Make it Old Use any distress/sponge techniques for your creation to look vintage/antique.  I sponged the diecut around Rhubarb and inked every patterned paper and the sentiment ticket. 

Second challenge is at The Sweet Shop - SSS155 - Pick an old sketch to use in celebration of their 3rd birthday.  I choose sketch SSS47, which is the first sketch shown on the post. 

I love the way this came out.  I love working with vintage anything and love sketches!

Here's what I used:
Copics - R20 E21 E23 E25 E29
Curved Rectangles, Classic Ovals Large Nestibilities - Spellbinders
Classics and Antiquity lines of paper - Paper Studio
Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Ranger
Adage Tickets - Tim Holtz Idea-ology
Say it in Pearls and Eline Pearls - Prima
iCandy Brads - Bo Bunny
Lace, ribbon, trim - unknown
Kraft paper - Canvas Home Basics
Crochet flowers - Handmade by Linda Weber

Here's my additonal cards made:

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

Adorkable

Adorkable.  That's a new word the media has been using lately.   I would take it to mean a cute dork and that what I think this cute guy is.  Let me introduce you to NERD from Hambo.  I love him so much! 

The challenge at Hambo (Hoedown 61) this week (that is the last day for, I'm very late!) is to use plaids or multiple patterns on your project!  

This is some old paper I had and some old buttons.  I believe the ribbon was in the same page protector with the paper to match.

Here's what I used:
Copics - E18 E15 E13 E11 R02 E30 YR21 YR24 YG61 YG63 E43 E44 Y67 YR09 R27
White pen - Signo by Uniball
Reverse Wonky Rectangles Nestibilities - Spellbinders
Broken Chair from Goldilocks & the 3 Bears collection - Piggy Tales
White Daisy cardstock, Liquid Glass and wooden buttons - CTMH
Colored cardstock - Bazzill
Green buttons and ribbon - unknown
Lattice punch - Martha Stewart
White Opal Liquid Pearls - Ranger

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

Happy Birthday Jeremy

It's my nephew (and godson) Jeremy's first birthday!  He's grown so much in one year.

Here is his birthday picture:

Here is what I used for his card:
Copics - R27 R29
All paper and embossing folders - unknown
Star gemstone - Paper Studio
Happy Birthday - Christina Cole Standouts

I'll be at his birthday with the family today!  Supposed to be great weather!

I hope you are having a great day wherever you are.
Thanks for stopping by.
Mel

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday!  April brings lots of birthdays for me.  Let's see, my newest nephew, Jeremy turned one on April 13; my internet friend, Pat, has a birthday on April 15 and my sister in law has a birthday on April 25.  I know I'm forgetting some of my scrapping buddies from the group and I apologize.  It feels kind of wierd, I haven't made anything since the last day of March.  Getting ready for the family for Easter get together, migraine this week; I just didn't have it in me.

Again, I hate, hate my camera.  No matter what setting, close up, far away, blinds open, blinds closed, lights on, lights off, you get the idea, my colors never come out right.  You can't even see the shadow around the letters and the yellow glittered cardstock.  Maybe I can sell a few more things on Ebay and buy a nice camera.  I can wish!

This card is for the Squigglefly challenge - SFC1412 Orange you Glad I didn't say Banana?  So, this week's Squigglefly challenge is called "Orange you glad I didn't say Banana?" You can participate in this week's challenge using ANY of THESE THREE options:
1) you can either use the color scheme orange and yellow on your card; or
2) you can use any PUNNY joke/saying on your card; or
3) use any fruit themed image or embellishment on your card
Guess which one I used?  Yep, number 1. 

Here's my two alternative cards:  BTW, all the cards were made with scraps and left overs!

Here's what I used:
Chinese Characters: Happy Birthday image by Fawn Palmer - Squigglefly
Copics - YR68 VR09 Y19 C0
Yellow glitter cardstock, yellow and dark pink cardstock - DCWV
White Daisy cardstock - CTMH
Orange and black cardstock, embossing folders, ribbon - unknown
Say it with Bling - Want2Scrap
Orange Peel Stickles - Ranger
Pink Rhinestones Frosting - Glitz
Strawberry Ice Stickles - Ranger

Well, now I'm off to work on my nephew's card for his first birthday.  I'll post it later!
Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

Scrapbook Place FOOLISH BLOG HOP

Welcome to the Scrapbook Place FOOLISH BLOG HOP! Today you’ll see some funny cards and projects that will get your giggles going or treat you to a surprise. All projects are inspired by or feature April Fools! 

If you came here from ScrapbookPlace's blog you’re on the right path. If not you can start HERE .

For my project, I used Un Grappola d'Uva (A Bunch of Grapes) by Floppy Latte's Digital Designs and a funnly little quote about how men are like grapes.  Check out Jessica's other great designs HERE.    Next stop on the Hop is Karissa. Don’t forget to leave a little love before hopping away. One lucky person who leaves a comment on every blog will receive a $10 gift coupon for Floppy Latte's Digital Designs, our sponsor.

If you lose your way, here’s the hop order:

Mel (You are here)

Karissa

Linda

Carolyn

Pammie

Pat M

Susan

Your Scrapbook Place

Items used: 

Circle and Circle Scallops Nestibilities - Spellbinders

Dusty Concord Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Ranger

Kraft cardstock, patterned paper, vellum, trim, ribbon - unknown

Purple cardstock - Bazzill

Hemp - CTMH

Copics - V25 V95 V91 YG95 YG97 YG99

Purple pearl cardstock - DCWV

Milled Lavender Tim Holtz Distress Stickles - Ranger

Purple Pearls - Opaline by Basic Grey

Here are my variations on the card:

Don't forget to leave some love on each hopper's blog to get a chance to win a $10 gift certificate.

Now hop on over to Karissa's blog and check out her great project!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel