TCC September Release Blog Hop

Hi all!! Welcome to The Character Cafe September Release Blog Hop! You are going to love all the fabulous eye candy waiting for you along the hop!!

If you arrived here from Lola's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to The Character Cafe and start at the beginning for a chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The new releases this month are just TOO Cute!! As soon as I saw Trix-E, I knew I wanted to make a few Halloween bookmarks for my DD and her friends. I used word to add the "Hoppy" Halloween sentiment and cut them out with the PTI bookmark die. The borders are are stickers from Echo Park's Halloween kit.

Make sure and comment on all the DT Blogs for a chance to win the Grand Prize

(2 New Release Images and a $5 Gift Certificate for The Cafe Store).

We’d love for you to become a follower of our blog, or member of The Café Store, however, this is just a request, not a requirement to win anything. We know that once you try TCC, you’ll want to join us. Check back later this week for all the details on the upcoming DT Call!!

Now head on over to see what the fabulous Georgia has for you!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

TCC Feature Friday ~ Dimensional Glaze

Hi again!! Aren't you glad it's Friday?? I am so excited that I have nothing to do today...LOL! Which really means I will be be busy all day trying to get all the household chores caught up!

Today is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and this weeks challenge is to use a Dimesional Glaze on your card/project.

For my card, I am using one of this months new releases at the Character Cafe - Witch Olga. She is really freaky and perfect for your Halloween cards. I used diamond glaze on the the bubbling cauldron but it is not really showing up in the pic! I just got this new Halloween dsp from Echo Park and I LOVE it. The witch feet charm is from Making Memories.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by next Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC August Release Blog Hop

Hello again!! My camera is finally fixed so now I can share my card using Sam and the great sketch from 2 Sketches 4 U . You should have arrived here from The Character Cafe and your next stop is the uber-talented Audrey.

I printed Sam out on Select White cs and colored him with Prismacolor markers. The dsp is Cosmo Cricket's Joy Ride and the sentiment is computer generated. The border punch is from Fiskars and the "graph paper" is actually a strip of printed paper tape from Pink Paislee.

Remember, each of DT Members will be offering up the image they worked with to one
lucky hopper and our Grand Prize winner will receive the entire August New
Release Set. Plus, we're also having a SALE right now, the entire inventory has been marked down 40%!!!

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC Feature Friday ~ Pocket Cards

Hi all!! Any big plans for the weekend? We just spent two days at Cedar Point so I am going to be using the weekend to get everything caught up. It is amazing how far behind you get in just a couple days. Today is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and this weeks challenge is Pocket Cards.

For my card, I decided to reuse on of my favorite Character Cafe images - Suzie. She is just so cute and I love her crazy hair. The measurements for my card are 9 1/2 by 4 1/4 and then scored at 5 1/2 and 8 1/4. I used pop dots only at the top of my image so it could slide over the edge of the card. This way it works for both the card and the tag.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by next Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,

Thanks for OWL you do!!

Woohoo! It's finally Friday!! It has been such a crazy week and I am so hoping for a nice, relaxing weekend! A girl can dream right...LOL!

Today, I want to share a card I made using the cute Owlies from The Character Cafe. The dsp is from Olivia paper pack. This has got to be my favorite release from Basic Grey! I just love the gorgeous color combos in this collection. The sentiment is a freebie from Pink Cat Studios.

Make sure and head over to check out the Feature Friday challenge at the Cafe Blog today. This weeks challenge is to make a rectangle card (8 x 8 1/2 which would be scored at 4) and the DT has come up with some amazing creations to help inspire you!!

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC July Release Blog Hop

Hi all!! Welcome to The Character Cafe July Release Blog Hop! You are going to love all the fabulous eye candy waiting for you along the hop!! PLUS, you can buy any SIX images for just $5 until July 1oth at the store!!

If you arrived here from Fink's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to The Character Cafe and start at thebeginning for a chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The new releases this month are just amazing!! I was got to work with Thief Gerrard this week. I printed him out and colored the image with PrismaColor markers. I used Max and Whiskers dsp and finished the card off with a little paper piercing and a computer generated sentiment!! I will be drawing a winner from my comments to win a copy of Thief Gerrard.

Make sure and comment on all the DT Blogs for a chance to win the Grand Prize

(2 New Release Images and a $5 Gift Certificate for The Cafe Store).

Enter a creation using a TCC image at the Cafe Blog for a chance to be Guest Designer in August!

Now head on over to see what the fabulous Lola has for you!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

TCC Feature Friday ~ Paper Piecing

Hi all!! Today is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and this weeks challenge is Paper Piecing.

When I saw this amazing image in the Cafe Store called The Dock, I knew it was perfect for the spotlight technique! I just LOVE how it brings the focus to the father and son!! I used Max and Whiskers from Basic Grey to paper piece the shorts and shirts. The sentiment is from PTI's Star Prints and I finished it off with a little twine.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by next Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,

This Little Piggy...

TGIF!! Wow...what a crazy week!! I think I am just about all caught up with everything!! On a happier note...our puppy is quickly recovering from her surgery and is almost back to her old self!!

Today, I want to share a card I made using This Little Pig from The Character Cafe. I have been trying to increase my stash of birthday cards so this image was just perfect. All the dsp is from Fly a Kite by October Afternoon. I used my oval nestie to cut out the Birthday sentiment which is from Darcie's.

This cards also qualifies for a few challenges:

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch ~ MTSC77
For Fun Challenges ~ Happy Birthday
Kaboodle Doodles ~ 3-2-1 Challenge

Make sure and head over to check out the Feature Friday challenge at the Cafe Blog today. It is a a Father's Day challenge and the DT has come up with some amazing creations to help inspire you!!

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC June Release Blog Hop

Hi all!! Welcome to The Character Cafe June Release Blog Hop! You are going to love all the fabulous eye candy waiting for you along the hop!! PLUS, you can use the coupon code summer to receive 25% off at the store.

If you arrived here from Georgia's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to The Character Cafe and start at the beginning for a chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The new releases this month are just amazing!! I was thrilled to work with Hillary Hippo this week. I printed her out on Select White and colored the image with PrismaColor markers. I used KI Memories Surprise Confetti dsp and finished the card off with a very fitting sentiment!!

Make sure and comment on all the DT Blogs for a chance to win the Grand Prize (4 New Release Images and a $5 Gift Certificate for The Cafe Store).

Enter a creation using the TCC freebie on the Cafe Blog for a chance to be a Guest Designer for the month of June!

Now head on over to see what the fabulous Lola has for you!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

TCC Feature Friday ~ Rhinestones, Ribbon and Red

Hi all!! Today is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and this weeks challenge is to use Rhinestones, Ribbon and Red.

When I saw Lisa's Special RAK Event for her sister Jayme, who was sadly diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. I just knew what I was going to do for this weeks challenge. Jayme loves frogs so the Pond Frogs from TCC were just perfect for the card I wanted to send!

I used GIMP to make a frog background of sorts and colored all the frogs green except one. This was perfect for my computer generated sentiment ~ One of a Kind. I cut the sentiment out with my nestabilities and inked the edges with Pure Poppy Ink. I finished the card off with Pure Poppy Saddle Stitch Ribbon and some green rhinestones.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by next Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC Feature Friday ~ Recycle and Reuse

Hi all!! Today is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and this weeks challenge is to Recycle and Reuse ~ recycle an item from around the house and reuse it on your project. My recycled item is the peace sign charm from my DD's broken bracelet.

When I was at Archivers this week I saw this great 70's paper from Little Yellow Bicycle and it is just perfect for the adorable Dayzee image. I printed her out and colored her with Prismacolor markers and paper pieced her jeans. The cardstock and satin ribbon are Raspberry Fizz from PTI.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by next Thursday evening.
Thanks for stopping by,

TCC May Release Blog Hop

Hi all!! Welcome to The Character Cafe May Release Blog Hop! This our first hop with our new DT and you are going to love all the fabulous eye candy waiting for you along the hop!! In honor of the new Design Team, you can use the coupon code newDT30 to receive 30% off at the store.

If you arrived here from Audrey's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to The Character Cafe and start at the beginning for a chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The new releases this month are just too cute!! I was so excited to work with the adorable Suzie this week. I printed her out on Select White and colored the image with PrismaColor markers. I used Basic Grey's Sugar Rush dsp for the four squares and finished the card off with a crocheted flower and plum pudding button.

I will draw one winning name from my comments on May 13th to win a copy of Suzie!! Make sure and comment on all the DT Blogs for a chance to win the Grand Prize (4 New Release Images and a $5 Gift Certificate for The Cafe Store).

Enter a creation using the TCC freebie on the Cafe Blog for a chance to be a Guest Designer for the month of June!

Now head on over to your final stop The Cafe Blog

Thanks for stopping by!

Make a Wish with The Character Cafe

TGIF! Can you believe it is snowing in Ohio? We have had such nice weather and then out of no where the snow is just coming down.

This is the current Character Cafe Design Team's last Friday together and I would like to say goodbye to all the ladies who have chosen to move on. Billie, Heather, Piali and Diane...I wish you all the best of luck in everything you do!! Since, this is this teams last Friday, Kelly and Kendra are having a STOREWIDE SALE.... everything for $1...Plus don't forget to check out the DT Call, you can get all the details here.

Today, I want to share a card I made using the adorable Fairy Jocelyn digi image from The Character Cafe. How perfect is she for birthdays or really anything girly!! I colored her with Prismacolor markers and cut her out with my nesties. The dsp is from Cloud 9 Designs and the cs and ribbon are plum pudding from PTI.

This card is also for a few challenges:

The Diedrich Dare Sketch Challenge
Penny's Challenge ~ Birthday
Pollycraft ~ Sparkly Things

Make sure and head over to check out the Feature Friday challenge at the Cafe Blog today. It is a recipe challenge and the DT has come up with some amazing creations to help inspire you!!

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC Feature Friday ~ Color Challenge

Hi all!! Today is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and this week Kendra has a fabulous spring color challenge for you ~ Use shades of Purple, Yellow and Blue.

I just had to use this perfect spring image Bertie N Friend. I printed the digi image out on Select White CS and colored it with Prisma pencils and OMS. I used a dauber to add blue ink around the image for the sky and used circle and scallop nesties to cut it out. The purple DP is from inque boutique's and the yellow polka dot was in my scrap bin. The sentiment is from PTI's Everyday Button Bits.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 11:59 pm (EST) Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,

To Kiss or Not to Kiss.....

TGIF! I am so ready for the weekend! I am hoping the sunshine will come back for awhile so we can do somethings outdoors this weekend but even if it doesn't at least it is warmer!!

Before I get to my card ~ I liked to announce the winner of Riley Leprechaun from the TCC Blog Hop... Congratulations craft_princess!! Please send an email to angievcortes@gmail.com and I will send your image right over!

Today, I want to share a card I made using the adorable Piper n' Prince digi image from The Character Cafe. I just love this image and will definitely use it many times for all the little princesses in my life. I colored her with Prismacolor markers and cut her out with my nesties. The dsp is from imaginisce and the cs is Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette from Stampin' Up! I also used Friday Sketchers sketch #93 to help get the card started.

Make sure and head over to check out the Feature Friday challenge at the Cafe Blog today. It is a sketch challenge and the DT has come up with some amazing creations to help inspire you!!

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC March Release Blog Hop

Hi all and welcome to The Character Cafe March Release Blog Hop!

If you arrived from Angie E's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to The Character Cafe and start at the beginning for a chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The new releases this month aresimply amazing!! I was so excited to work with Riley Leprechaun this week. I printed him out on Select White and colored the image with PrismaColor Markers and pencils. I cut him out with my nestabilitities and put him on a altered box filled with chocolate coins!! I am going to make two of this and sneak them into my kids lunchboxes to surprise them on St. Patrick's Day! The double sided DP is from The Paper Company and the sentiment is from Stampendous.

I will draw one winning name from my comments on March 12th to win a copy of Riley!! Make sure and comment on The Cafe Blog and let us know what you think of having all sketches for challenges next term or if you'd rather us mix it up a little and you could win the entire March Release as well as the opportunity to be Guest Designer for any or all of the remaining Feature Fridays in March!

Enter a creation using a TCC image into Mr. Linky on the Cafe Blog for the opportunity to win a $10 gift certificate to the store and again, a chance to be a Guest Designer for any or all of the remaining Feature Fridays in March.

Now head on over to Lola's Blog to see what she's created!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Outta This World with TCC

Hi all! Wow...what a week!! Sorry I haven't been around much but, I have had two sick kiddos and with this crazy weather in Ohio my internet will just not stay up! Every time it rains, snows or the wind blows my internet goes down. The cable company has been out twice this week and even they can't figure it out!! Very frustrating!

I have been able to do a little creating amidst all this drama so before my internet goes down again I want to share a card I made using Wyatt Wiggie from The Character Cafe. Isn't he just too cute? Wyatt is just one of 4 Wiggies available as a set of 6 images for the price of one!! I have been trying to increase my stash of boy cards so I thought he would be perfect colored in blue and brown. The dsp is called Out of this World from inque boutique. I used my oval nestie to cut out the sentiment and sponged the center with chocolate ink.

Make sure and head over to check out the Feature Friday challenge at the Cafe Blog today. It is a monochromatic color challenge and the DT has come up with some amazing creations to help inspire you!!

Thanks for stopping by,

SSDS Love is in the Air Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the first ever Blog Hop at Stamp, Scrap and Doodle! We are so excited and can't wait to share are creations with you! We are also thrilled to welcome few past DT Members who are participating in the hop with us!

If you came to me from Regina's Blog then you are on the right track! If not, head back to her to start at the beginning so you don't miss all the wonderful cards and RAKs along the way!

The DT members have all created a card using this sketch from the super talented Carlie! For my card, I just had to use this adorable digi image from The Character Cafe called Ballerina Allison! I colored her with PrismaColor markers and used prism glitter to really make her tutu sparkle!! The DP is from Urban Lily and the sentiment is from Unity.

There are 3 Main Prizes and a few RAK's along the hop so be sure and comment on each blog to be eligible for all the prizes! You can see a list of all the prizes and how to win them at the SSDS Challenge Blog!

Your next stop on the hop is Jennifer. So head on over and see what she has created for you!!

Also, if you have a second head over to The Character Cafe and check out the Fab Color Challenge for this week!!

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC February Release Blog Hop

Hello everyone and welcome to The Character Cafe February Release Blog Hop!

If you arrived from Rachel's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to The Character Cafe and start at the beginning for a chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The new releases this month are awesome!! I was so excited to work with one of the Chibis this week. They are so cute! This one is called Cupie and she is just perfect for Valentine's Day. I printed her out on Select White and colored the image with PrismaColor Markers. I used Angel Wings Shimmerz to add some sparkle to her wings. The double sided DP is from Pink Paislee and the sentiment is from Our Craft Lounge.

I will draw one winning name from my comments on Feb. 11 to win a copy of Cupie!! Make sure you comment on everyone's blogs to be eligible for a chance to win 4 (Feb) new releases ofchoice. If create something with a TCC image/freebie and add it to Mr Linky at the Cafe Blog you will be entered to win the entire February Release as well as the opportunity to be a Guest Designer for Feb 19th's Feature Friday

Now head on over to Deanne's Blog to see what she's created!!

Thanks for stopping by!

TCC Feature Friday ~ Get Sketchy with Fink

Hi all!! Today is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and my fellow DT member, the super talented Fink, has created this awesome sketch for you to try!

I just love the newly released Wiggies set!! You get SIX images and 2 sentimetnts when your purchase this set ~ Check 'em out here. I printed Waldo Wiggie out on Select White CS and colored him with Prisma pencils and OMS. I used a dauber to add Enchanted Evening ink around the image to look like the night sky and added tiny diamonds for "twinkling stars". The DP and felt embellishment are from inque boutique's Out of this World collection. The sentiment is computer generated.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 11:59 pm (EST) Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out my 10,000 Hits Blog Candy!!