Cute & Christmassy

 Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Cute & Christmassy is the theme for our December challenge - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

                            

Remember Saturated Canary?!  I thought Krista Smith was still selling digital stamps under her how name but I wasn't able to find her images anywhere.  She was on Etsy for a while but no longer, so sad.

I colored the adorable Xmas image with Copic markers and added some Stickles for a touch of glitter.  The papers are from the the Be Merry Collection by Pink & Main and the sentiment stamped in red.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Merry Christmas!

Sparkle and Shine Underwear

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Sparkle and Shine is the theme for our MONTH challenge - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

Back in the day, I purchased a digital stamp from Whimsie Doodles (so sad they are no longer in business) with a similar sentiment and pairs of underwear.  I recently came across a stamp set I Believe by Miss Ink Stamps and had to purchase it!

After stamping and coloring the pieces of under garments with Copic markers I fussy cut each image and applied foam squares to the back.  The sentiment was cut out using Circle die cut and framed using red metallic paper.  

I created the background using Floral Wave stencil also by Miss Ink Stamps along with Sparkle Stencil paste and Black Soot Distress Ink.  For some extra sparkle, I sprinkled some extra glitter on top while still wet and to finish it off, I added some sequins.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments - Glitter and/or Christmas  + Sentiment #319 (Nov 30) .

Daring Cardmakers - Sparkle (Nov 329) .

Merry Whatever!

Very excited to be a Guest Designer at CAS on Friday, thank you all so much for having me!

The theme for their new challenge is "Christmas with non-holiday items". Such a unique theme and I love it although I will admit I was second guessing myself! I think a cat with antlers fits the bill ....

I just received this stamp, appropriately named Merry Whatever by Unity Stamps.  It made me chuckle so I had to get it. 

I hope you have the chance to join the challenge!

Cool Tidings in Pink

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Christmas Pinks is the theme for our new challenge - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

This cute Penguin image is from Just Me however I see they are no longer in business :(

I used Copic markers to color the image and the background papers are from the Be Merry paper pad by Pink & Main.  I love the bright colors of this pad and they fit perfectly with the Pink theme!

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

A Place to Start - ATG w/Optional Pink (Nov 5) .

MTTCC - Winter Animals #98  (Nov 7) .

Season's Bleatings

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  

Feature a Creature is the theme for our September challenge - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

I used the stamp set Baa Humbug by Clearly Besotted (no longer available), colored with Copic Markers.  The die cut is Stacked Merry by MFT and I cut a few using white card stock and glued them together for some dimension. The background was created using Twisted Citron Distress Oxide ink.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More! - Christmas  #477 (Oct 1) .

Fleece Navidad

DESIGNER PAPER is the theme for our MONTH challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until April 9th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

I've had this image for so very long and has been printed out just waiting for me to color! I'm very sad that I lost this image from Whimsie Doodles in a computer crash so this is the only copy left.

After coloring with Copics, I pulled out my stash of designer paper and kept the layout simple.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for your chance to win!

Christmas Cacti

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something CUTE & CHRISTMASSY".  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

This image is Cactus Minis by Creations Cee Cee (the images were purchased from Etsy however I see they have now moved and can be purchased as part of a bundle). I used Copics to color the image, spritzed with Sparkle spray and added some sequins.  Cute little card!

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

'Tis the Season with Gingerbread Cookies

'TIS THE SEASON is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from Pattie's Creations!

I took the image Ginger Bread Cookie and copied it multiple times in different sizes then went to work coloring with Copic markers.  The black background was created by coloring with the black marker, spritzed with gold shimmer spray.  I used the Merry die-cut on gold as well as two layers of black cardstock to created some dimension.  The word "Christmas" was embossed using gold embossing powder.

Make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Something Die-cut - Joy to the World

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something Die-Cut" - we want you to include a die-cut somewhere on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

I created this card using die-cuts from Swirly Scribbles by Stampin Up! to create my own kinda wreaths and Double Joy by Poppy Stamps. To create the white frame, I used my Silhouette Cameo and applied with foam tape to the designer paper from the B&W Christmas Collection by Paper Roses Studio and the sentiment was computer generated. To finish it off I added some gemstones.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

It Moose be Christmas

ADD A HAT is the theme for our November challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until December 12th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

Meet Elvis Wesley Moose, Hot Chocolate Time by Polkadoodles.  I colored Elvis Wesley with Copic markers and outlined a few areas with a white gel pen.  The textured background was created using Cable Knit Sweater embossing folder by Stampin Up! and the sentiment is from Merry Christmoose by Sugarpea Designs.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for your chance to win!

Challenges:
Polkadoodles - ATG #44 (Nov 17) .

Eat, Drink and Be Tacky

 Christms Bingo Challenges has a new challenge ready to go for you!

CBC will feature a new Bingo card for each challenge and while this isn't your typical game of BINGO, you are required to use at least three items in ONE column.

We are a "just for fun" challenge where you will have the chance to proudly display our Winner or Top Pick Badge!

My choice was the "O" column - Layers, Stitching, Twine and Rectangle.

I found this stamp and matching die set, Ugly Sweater Party by PhotoPlay at a craft sale this summer and have been itching to use it since then.  I used Copics to color the images and applied the red background paper (Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party Collection) to white cardstock and added faux stitching using a white gel pen.  Foam squares were used to mount the sweaters and smaller foam circles for the hats.  

So glad you stopped by and I look forward to seeing your creation!

Challenges

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - ATG #53 (Dec 15) .

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - ATG #151 (Nov 12)  .

Colorful Options - Red (Dec) .

Christmas Crackers & Treats

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something that's NOT a card" - we want you to show us your Christmas projects and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

Meet the Cracker & Treat Box Die-cut by Stampin Up! This is a first for me and all and all it went pretty smoothly.  The dies are easy to work with, all you need is some Christmas paper then let your imagination flow.  These little boxes will be perfect on the plates at Christmas and you could even use them as name cards.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Monochrome Poinsettias

MONOCHROMATIC is the theme for the October challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until November 7th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

After using the 3D embossing folder, Perfect Poinsettias by Altenew with black cardstock, I applied silver pigment ink with an embossing brush overtop the design.  I used a "Merry" die-cut on silver paper and to create some dimension, I used the die-cut twice more on black cardstock and glued them together. I stamped "Christmas" from Christmas Words by Impression Obsession with black ink on the same silver paper.  To finish it off I added a couple pieces of matte black sequins.

This is such an easy and fast technique and I'm looking forward to trying this out on different colored cardstock and pigment inks.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for
your chance to win!

Challenges

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Christmas Flower #153 (Oct 31) .

Joyful Bottle Brush Trees

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something SHINY" - we want you to include some shine somewhere on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

The trees were created with Bottle Brush Trees  die-cuts by Spellbinders using purple and green glitter cardstock as well as silver foil paper. The inside oval is silver glitter cardstock and the scallop oval foil has a hint green. Snowflake embossing folder was used to create the background.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

A Place to Start - All that Glitters (Sept 30) .

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas (Oct 2) .

ABC Christmas Challenge - "T" is for Three of a Kind (Oct7) .

'tis the Season Shaker

Christms Bingo Challenges has a new challenge ready to go for you!

CBC will feature a new Bingo card for each challenge and while this isn't your typical game of BINGO, you are required to use at least three items in ONE column. This challenge will run September 1st through October 15th

We are a "just for fun" challenge where you will have the chance to proudly display our Winner or Top Pick Badge! 

The column I chose is "I", Aperture, Distressing Ink (blue snowflake), Shaker, Dots

I used Stitched Snowflake Frame die-cut by Lawn Fawn to created the aperture and the sentiment, Merry Circle Tags by Avery Elle (no longer available) was stamped with Versa Mark then set with silver embossing powder.  The smaller blue snowflake was created using a die cut after I applied Distress Inks to white cardstock.

So glad you stopped by and I look forward to seeing your creation!

Challenges

Merry Little Christmas - ATG #52 (Oct 15) .

Snowy Penguin

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something SNOWY" - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

This darling image is Snowball Tree Theo Penguin by Polkadoodles. I colored the image with Copics then went to work on fussy cutting (ugh).  With that out of the way I went to work on creating the background with Wild Honey, Spiced marmalade and seedless Preserves distress inks.  The falling snow was creating using Frosty Snowflakes stencil by Simple Stories and Moonlight Gold Cosmic Shimmer Luna Paste.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

Polkadoodles - ATG #34 (Sep 7) .

My Time to Craft Christmas - Trees (Aug 31) .

Something Green

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something GREEN" - add the color green somewhere on your card, or all over you card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

This cute little gnome is from Conie Fong Art.  I started by uploading the image into Silhouette Studio and used the print and cut function (I hate fussy cutting!).  Copic markers were used to color the image then set to work on the layout.  The sentiment was one of many included in the Creative Stamping magazine, Issue 115.  

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges
Crafty Catz - ATG w/optional Christmas #647 (Jul 26) .

My Time to Craft Christmas! - Cute Christmas #65 (Aug 3) .

Craft Rocket Challenges - Christmas in July #105 (Jul 27) .

Tic Tac Toe Challenge - "Any Color, Free, Sentiment" #218 (Jul 27) .

Crafter's Cafe - Christmas in July #299 (Au 12) .

Pearly Sparkles Challenge - Christmas in July #86 (Jul 27) .

The Fairy and the Unicorn Challenge - AFG #7 (Jul 31) .

Anything Christmas Goes + DT Call

ANYTHING "CHRISTMAS" GOES is the theme for our July challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until August 8th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

DT CALL is happening now so don't miss your chance to be a part of this fabulous team - check out all the deets here - you have until August 6th to enter!

This image is one that I've had for a very long time, it's aptly named Ski Bunny by MFT.  I used Copics to color the image and chose papers from Holly Days by Simple Stories.  The sentiment is also from MFT, Snow Globe Sentiments.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for your chance to win!

Be Warm - Be Cozy - Be Merry

  A new month brings a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Our theme this month is CHRISTMAS IN JULY - seriously, it's really six months to December!

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will play along for your chance to proudly display our Winner or Top 3 Badges.

I made these cards in multiples, they are so quick and easy to make and assemble.  The stamps I used are from the Snowhaven collection by Close to my Heart.  I used Versamark to stamp the images on cardstock, sprinkled white embossing powder overtop and set with heat gun.  I attached a strip of ribbon below the trees and I'm done!

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Get Creative Challenges for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Merry Kissmas Baby

Christms Bingo Challenges has a new challenge ready to go for you!

CBC will feature a new Bingo card for each challenge and while this isn't your typical game of BINGO, you are required to use at least three items in ONE column.

We are a "just for fun" challenge where you will have the chance to proudly display our Winner or Top Pick Badge!

My choice was the "I" column - Stenciling, Square, Masculine and Frame.

I used my Cricut Joy to cut out three sprigs of Mistletoe and used white Nuvo Drops to create the berries.  After the drops dried I went to work assembling the sprigs, added touches of glue here and there and finished with a bow of bakers twine on top.  

I used two square die-cuts to create the white frame and and I used texture paste and a brick stencil to create some dimension with a more "manly" look to the black and grey plaid background paper from the Let it Snow collection by Carta Bella.

The sentiments are from two different sets, Big Holiday Wishes by Simon Says Stamp and Celebration Scripts by Pretty Pink Posh.  The inside sentiment reads "Meet me under the Mistletoe"

So glad you stopped by and I look forward to seeing your creation!