Time Well Spent

"Spring is in the Air" ... that's 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 All Dressed Up!

This sweet image is Feeding the Ducks and as soon as I saw it I thought of Springtime.  After printing the image I used Copic markers to color the image as well as the ground then set to work on the sky using Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink. 

With her umbrella in hand, I decided to add a couple of vellum clouds in the sky, you never know when the rain will fall and here in Vancouver, it falls a lot! The sentiment is from the Lucky Friend set by Mama Elephant and the background paper is by Doodlebug.

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

Challenges:
All Dressed Up - ATG #149 (Apr 14) .
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Showers or Flowers (Apr 21) .

Dream Valley Challenges - Spring Colors #313 (Apr 13) .

Passion for Markers - Use a Die #734 - Stitched Rectangle Dies (Apr 15) .

Sending Sunshine

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

Our theme this month is Springtime Blues and you will have until May 2nd to add your creation!

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

I've had enough of the springtime blues, bring on the warm weather and enough rain already!

I created this shaker card based on a previous creation I found on Pinterest by Christine.  Those who follow my posts know that I'm not particularly fond of creating shaker cards and yes, there were no shortages of problems along the way!  

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

Challenges

My Time to Craft - Springtime .

Hippity Hoppity

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "Pick 2 or More", ribbons, bling, buttons, die-cuts, punches ... you get the idea!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Pattie's Creations and the lucky winner will receive 4 of their choice!

I picked Hippity Hoppity Bunny Gnome to work with for this challenge and I'm so glad I did!

I colored the image with Copic markers and used oval die-cuts to create a frame.  I printed the background digital paper by Erin Bradley Designs and the sentiment is also digital but I'm not sure where it's from.

In honor of our theme, I used 2 die-cuts, 3 ribbons, 3 pieces of sequins and 3 Happy Easters - I finally remembered the theme BEFORE I created my card, yeah for me!

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

Challenges:

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - ATG #192 .

Daring Cardmakers - Hello Spring! (Mar 25)

Unicorn Challenge - Dots and/or Stripes #74 (Mar) .

Get Creative Challenges - Use Green #109 (Mar)

Dream Valley Challenges - Springtime #266 (Mar) .

What's the Buzz?

 Spring has sprung here in beautiful British Columbia, the cherry blossoms are ... blossoming, the birds are singing, bees are buzzing and the rain is pouring, ugh.

Well, there is no rain in the forecast for our "Spring is in the Air" Challenge at  Creative Knockouts!  Our fab sponsor for our Spring challenge is Jan's Digi Stamps!

This image is from the Honey Bees collection, I really, really love this image.  I colored the image with Copic markers however I didn't color the bees as I didn't want to take away from the yellow in the beehive but I did add Wink of Stella which is difficult to see in the picture.  The sentiment is computer generated.  Kept the embellies simple with two flowers and a button.

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you join us for our challenge!

Challenges

Craft Rocket Challenges - Die Cuts and/or Spring #79

Moving Along with the Times - Spring #128 (March)

ModSquad Challenges - Springtime

Daisy Chain Challenges - Flowers #50

Marble Background Challenge at Creatalicious Challenges

Good morning crafters! Creatalicious Challenges has a new challenge starting today, as always "Anything Goes w/Twist - Marble Background.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Cute as a Button.  Make sure to visit their shop and browse through all their adorable images, so many to choose from!  The winner of this challenge will win 2 digi stamps of their choice!

This image is Bloom where you are Planted.  Since tulips are my favorite spring flower, I jumped at the chance of using this beautiful image.  I have made multiple cards with this image as I absolutely love it.  I colored her with my Copic markers and used marble background paper from Chantahlia Design on Etsy.

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!  Stay safe.

Prize: 2 digi stamps

Challenges:
Cute as a Button - Anything Goes w/optional blue/pink
CAS Colours & Sketches - Sketch
Creativ Fusion Arts & Crafts - Spring Flowers #16

Button, Button who's got the Button

Yup, you guessed it, Creative Knockouts is having a "Button" Challenge!  Buttons are a great embellies to add to any creation, they come in so many shapes, sizes and colors so have fun!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Jan's Digi Stamps and the lucky winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to spend in their store!

This image is from the  Shower of Tulips Collection and it's a perfect Springtime image.

I used Copic markers to color the image and in keeping with the splash of red, I used red and white baker's twine and red buttons.  I also added some glossy accents to the bow and some tulips.

I hope you all have some fun with this challenge and I look forward to seeing your creations.  Thanks for stopping by!

Prize: $10 gift certificate

Challenges
Jan's Digital Stamps - Anything Goes x
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes w/a Sentiment x
CCC Digi Creations - Add a flower(s) x
Crafty Gals Corner - Easter/Spring
Mod Squad Challenge - Spring has Sprung x

Layer it Up

Challenge time at Creatalicious!  Our theme is always Anything Goes with Optional "Layers".  Layers are so much fun to play with, options to use different colors and background papers - just let your imagination go!

Our Sponsor for this challenge is Colour of Love and they have graciously offered 3 digis to the winner!

This adorable spring digi is Buttercup's Rain Galoshes.  Living in Vancouver, Canada we see huge amounts of rain throughout fall, winter and spring (which I dislike immensely).  I wanted to make this card cheery even tho it's raining, unlike here when it rains it's gray, gloomy and gross.

I colored the image with Copic markers, as you can see in yellows and reds.  I had perfect matching patterned and solid papers and love how it turned out.  Other than the blue rain, I struggled with the color of her clothes.  I didn't want to throw another color in there so decided gray would have to do.  I couldn't find the right sentiment so I didn't add one - any suggestions??

I hope you all find your rainbow at the end of a rainy day - enjoy and don't forget to link up your entry!

Challenges
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Weather #548
Allsorts Challenge Blog - Lots of Dots #563

Spring in a Teapot

I'm so ready for Spring and when I came across the Flower Teapot image from Bugaboo  I knew I had to have it, especially since the flowers are daisies and they happen to be a true fave of mine.

Daisies are simple, beautiful and cheery.  Did you know Daisy means "day's eye" because they open at dawn as the day just starts to begin.

Just coloring the image and selecting the background papers put a little "spring" in my step - how can you not use bright and happy colors?!

The Copic markers I chose was to match the background papers and I added glossy accents to various elements of the image for some dimension and as a final touch, baker's twine and sequins. 

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!

Challenges:
Alphabet Challenge Blog - X is for Xtra Embellies
Cute Card Thursday - Spring Fever #623
As You Like It - Fave Flower & Why
Crafting Happiness Challenge - Anything Goes Optional Flowers #37

Creative Knockouts Spring Challenge

Time for a new challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "Spring is on the way".

Our sponsor for this challenge is A Day For Daisies and the lucky winner will receive an $8 voucher to spend at their store!

For this challenge, I chose to work with Lady Bug Delivery.  I love lady bugs and was excited to get started.  I quite often struggle with layouts and the best way to showcase the image.  I came across Vicki's creation and knew I found the perfect layout.

Along with my love of ladybugs, I adore the color red (but it has to be the blue red, not the orange red).  I colored the image with my Copic markers, cut "hello" with my Silhouette Cameo, added some ribbon and sequins.  I used my vine embossing folder (wish I had the ladybug folder like Vicki!) and threw my arms up in surrender - I'm done!
Make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Prize: $8 voucher

Easter Challenge at Creatalicious!

Time for a new monthly challenge at Creatalicious Challenges!  Our theme for this challenge is Easter!  Our fab sponsor for this challenge is Scrappiness Designs and the winner will receive a $7 coupon to be used at their store!

I created this postcard using some of the fab elements from the Lovely Easter kit by Scrappiness Designs. The sentiment was an image that I found on-line and thought it fit this card perfectly.

These kits are fun and easy to use and great way to make a quick card when time is of the essence!

Happy Spring

I think this cute little penguin is realizing that the bunny business is hard work! This week at Hambo Hoedown their challenge is an easel card. http://hambochallenges.blogspot.com/

I'm also excited about entering this card in Creative Accents April Challenge. Creative Accents is our local shop in Williams Lake - make sure you check them out!

http://creativeaccentschallenges.blogspot.com/

Simon Says Challenge is "Spring Colors / Easter". I think this card is fitting!

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

Believe in the Bunny

Here is one of the new Sweet Gothic Kids Easter digi by Simply Betty's. I followed the amazing sketch by Graphicat Designs and used Alex digi for Simply Betty's challenge. This card fits the theme for Aly's Sunday Challenge so I will be entering there as well!

• Graphicat Designs - Sketch Challenge http://graphicatdesigns.blogspot.com/p/challenges.html
• Simply Betty - "One chocolate bunny and two eggs" Challenge http://simplybettychallenges.blogspot.com/
• Aly's Sunday Challenge - Hippity Hoppity Bunnies Challenge http://alyssundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
• Creative Sisters Challenge - Bunnies http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com/2011/04/creative-sisters-monday-challenge-5.html

Spring Cleaning

Bathtime Bunny is a Meljen's Digi and thought it would work perfectly with the sentiment! This card will be entered into the following challenges:

Meljen #51 - Punches http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-51-and-new-release.html

Aly's Sunday Challenge#38 - Happy Spring http://alyssundaychallenge.blogspot.com/

MoJo Monday #183 Sketch http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/03/mojo-monday-183.html

Amber's Crafts & Stuff #2 Die Cuts http://www.amberscraftsandstuff.com/

CES Challenge #28 - Inspired by Fave Song "Splish Splash I was taking a bath" http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-28-your-favourite-song-or.html

Find Joy in the LIttle Things

Okay, this is one of my fave cards! I love the colors and the adorable digi by Dustin Pike. This card will be entered in the following challenges:

Pike's Playground "Spring is in the air" http://dustinpike.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-time-is-here-spring-is-in-air.html

Lollipop #28 "Think Spring" http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-28-think-spring.html

Pile it On #9 "Tri-Fold" http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/02/pile-it-on-challenge-9-tri-fold.html

Critter Sketch Challenge #54 "Sentiment" http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-54sentiment.html