Wearing of the Green

 just a fun little tag I made for a challenge hosted by ROBIN'S FETISH over at THE CRAFTERS CAFE ning group

We had to use "green and at least one shamrock" on the tag as well as this adorable 

"LUCKY LEPRECHAUN" image that was given to us for free.

I used 3 shades of green mulberry paper under our lil leprechaun(who is on foam tape), and some shiny punchinella from SKYBLUEPINK on a pale orange tag, from GOMAKESOMETHING.COM (I changed the colored). The border is lots of shamrock sequence!  The leprechaun is colored with STAMPIN' UP markers, the sentiment is computer generated (font by SCRAPPIN' FONTS), and a lovely mixture of green fibers. The tag is approx. 2.5" X 5", and double layered for sturdiness.

I only have a little "Scotch-Irish" in me, so I really don't celebrate St. Pat's day.  because of this I offered this tag to other players in the challenge, if they would like it for scrapping or just in general...first to ask will receive it, so far no takers...that being said I will put the same offer out to my REGULAR,steady followers. If you would like it email me. First one gets it!

entered in:

Dude Time Doodles ...shades of green

The Crafters Cafe Scavenger Hunt Blog hop

 The Crafters Cafe Scavenger Blog hop!

 

Welcome followers and new visitors alike!!

We are hopping to celebrate our new team at The Crafters Cafe.
At the end, you have a chance to win a prize package from Fresh Brewed Designs.

 

and her blog:

http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

 You should have arrived here  from Asha's blog,
If not please start at the beginning;  First Stop: The Crafter's Cafe

While you're here, pick up your "Clue" for a chance to win the FBD prize!

 My clue is the letter "S"

We're having a big, grand opening party tomorrow night with lots of games and sponsors,
including Limited Runs 

 They have let me use this image for my project today.

This is Heavenly Angel

 I made a bookmark for a friend!  She is colored with markers from STAMPIN" UP and Highlighted with Stickles by RANGER, card stock is scraps from my stash. I used my 3.5" scalloped circle punch by MARVY-UCHIDA to make the scallop edge on top. I did faux-stitching around it. The sentiment is by VIVA LAS VEGAS STAMPS. I made that look kindy of cloud-y, with random snipping and the frosted lace stickles.  I laminated it in my XYRON and use my CROP-O-DILE to put the hole and set the large eyelet. Then various fibers from my stash.

entered in:
Craft us Crazy ...anything goes 
Paper crafting journey ...angels or fairies 
Charisma cardz challenge ...things with wings 
Crafty Sentiments challenge ...let's get girly 
 Inspire me Friday ...anything goes
Poodles parlor ...anything goes
Ruby's Rainbow challenge blog ...angels

   Come over to the party for a chance to win all kinds of great prizes from all of our amazing sponsors...
get to know our new team... and check out the new look

The chat and craft party is from 8pm to 10pm+ EST, we'll be making Pizza boxes with A Creative Need!
HOWEVER, the PARTY and FUN and Games start at 10 am EST...Hope you'll join us!  I am hosting a very fun game beginning around 12 noonish!

Your next stop in the Hop is Jacqy's blog.
Make sure you leave a comment and pick up your clue!
Off to Jacqy's you go now:  http://luv2create4u.blogspot.com/

What I have been up to for the last 2 weeks of 2011

Well first I never shared the night time images of my(yule) Alter, so I'll start with those, sadly all the darkest, prettiest ones are very blurry :(  so just a few:

 

 This last picture I added as you can see the smoke from my incense, so I have the 2 kings, The God and Goddess and the 4 elements represented. For those not in the know;  incense = air, red candle burning = fire, in the 2 abalone shells at the front of the table I have water = obviously water and sea salt = earth. I also have a small offering of mulled wine, and pound cake.

Then a Piece of 3D Christmas Art made with Nature!

The Digital image of the owl "Hershal" is from SMEARED INK, and I layered him several times, I used coffee stirrer sticks, one for him to stay on the birch chunk, and one for his sign. I used a piece of birch bark (dried and flattened) for the sign. a small piece of plastic holly and berries from an old candle ring. All that is left is to seal the whole thing. I like how it came out. :)



Then I had a HELL OF A GOOD TIME at the December Open House at THE CRAFTERS CAFE ning forum! They had games and challenges, and I entered 1 item in all but one challenge, and that was only because I lost all day Saturday due to pain.


Then I made TOP 3 at SMUDGY ANTICS with one of my "wicked Christmas" entries...I have to find out which one, LOL :)...it was my "Skelly Christmas" creation

AND...If that wasn't all, I won 2 of the games at TCC December Open House!
The grand prize is still open, and one last game, and the winner will be picked tomorrow. {I wasn't the winner, but I feel lucky and blessed to win the 2 that I won :)}

My daughter got a new kitten (a rescue from the PA ASPCA) named Napoleon. Here is his adorable self :

 Amanda says he holds his own against Mag-a-roo (Maggie) who is showing him who is boss. He is also very playful!

I wore my UGGS that Amanda bought for me for the first time...so warm and comfy!
here's the style and color:

 

Over the next few days I'll be sharing the cards I made during the TCC Open House, plus some other stuff I've been making. I hope to be creating  daily, over the next few months, but of course with my injuries and ailments it is always one day at a time. But that is my goal, even if it is just one thing, I want to be creative every day!

I hope you all are doing something everyday, that makes you happy!

XO

Susan