You're the Cat's Meow!

I try to participate in the Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge each month.  I've broken my streak a month of two due to illness, but overall, I keep the streak going.  This month's image is provided to us by Star Stampz.  It's called Red String.  I'm not a cat lover.  Think "dog" and you have me figured out!  My mother-in-law, though, is living with 2 of them, and she's recovering from a major surgery, so I'm trying to send her cards every few days.  This is another one heading her way:

I colored the Red String digital image with Copic markers.   I used a card base from Sizzix that cuts out the front stepper design.  The papers are from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  They are the Dotted Swiss papers.  I computer generated the sentiment, and added a bit of twine from Timeless Twine to finish off the card.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge -- April
D.L. Art -- April Linky Party

I Love Fall -- for Sketch Saturday

I love Fall!  The season is upon us here in the Northland!  The geese are gathering on the small lake across the road from my house, colors are starting to turn, nights are cooler (cold!), and days are shorter.    I love sketches!  I also love Sketch Saturday!  Every Saturday, there is a new, wonderful sketch, and a new great sponsor! 

Today, Sketch Saturday is sponsored by Star Stampz.  If you haven't heard the news, Star Stampz has started up their challenge blog again, so enter in on the fun!

I'll show you my card first, then the sketch, then tell you about my card:

Here's the sketch for this week:

I used Star Stampz image, Sunflower on this card.  I colored her with Copic markers.

Papers for this card were found in the We Are 3 Digital Shop.  I used 5 of the papers in the Sunflower Collection.  The sentiment is also from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  It is one of the Itty Bitty Fall Sentiments. 

I added a bit of cord to fit the challenge at Star Stampz.  It's from Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

I hope you are able to join us this week (and every week!) at Sketch Saturday Challenges.  We've got the best sketches, and wonderful sponsors!  Plus, I'd love to see how you interpret the sketches. 

There's a Sale at We Are 3 Digital Shop!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Star Stampz -- ribbon, lace, twine or cord
Outlawz Monday Greeting Challenge -- Layers
Lemon Shortbread -- ATG

Music = Joy -- Outlawz Progressive Freebie

I'm writing a quick post, combining a couple challenges at the Outlawz -- one of my favorite places to play.

This image is the progressive freebie for December, from Star Stampz (thank you!). 

I colored him with Copic markers, then used a stitched die from Spellbinders to cut him out.

I used a sketch from The Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge for the design of the card.  Here's the sketch:

I followed that exactly, didn't I?

Papers on this card are from We Are 3 Digital Shop.  They are part of the Holiday Wishes collection. 

The jute string was purchased from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and the gems are from Close To My Heart.  Off to find some challenge to enter this card in:

Outlawz Progressive Challenge -- December
Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge -- Dec. 19
D.L. Art -- December Linky Party

Enjoy the Summer -- for Star Stampz

It's Thursday, and time for another challenge at Star Stampz Challenge Blog.    The theme, for the next 2 weeks, is 'Summer is Here'.  Yes it is!

It is just about strawberry season here where I live, and that is a sure sign of summer.  that was the inspiration behind today's card:

This adorable image is 'Spring Strawberry', by Star Stampz.  I colored Spring Strawberry with Copic markers.

The summertime strawberry papers on this card are from Close To My Heart.  The card design is a cutting die from Sizzix.  The sentiment is a stamp from Joy's Life.  a bit of Timeless Twine tied it altogether. 

I hope you can join in on the 'Summer is Here' challenge at Star Stampz Challenge blog.  We've got great prizes, and I'd love to see what you make!  Check out the Facebook Fan group, too.

Yippee-Skippee -- for Star Stampz

It's Thursday, and that means it's almost Friday, and that means it's almost the weekend!  Yea!  It also means it's time for a new challenge at the Star Stampz Challenge blog.  This time, our theme is 'For Kids', and the challenge will run for 2 weeks.

I had so much fun coloring 'The Dragon & the Knight' to create this:

The knight looks a bit disappointed with his "ferocious" dragon, doesn't he?

I colored the Dragon & the Knight with Copic markers, giving the dragon a soft, friendly look.  The knight, though, I wanted him to look regal!

I created this easel card using my Silhouette Cameo using a file I found in the Silhouette Design Store.  Papers for the card are from Echo Park.  The pearls & brads are from my stash.

I hope you can join us for our 'For Kids' challenge at Star Stampz Challenge blog.  Check out the Star Stampz Fan Group on Facebook, too.   It's a great group, with inspiration, fun, and great information to be had.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
IDCB -- ATG
Crafting for All Seasons -- More than One Fold
Not Just Cards -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Eureka Stamps -- Things With Wings
Try it on Tuesdays - for him
Critters and Creatures Linky party 5 -- ATG

Hand Colored Hugs -- for Star Stampz

Happy Thursday, everyone!  I'm so glad we're getting closer to the weekend!  Today's also the start of a new challenge at Star Stampz Challenge blog.  For the next two weeks, our theme is an easy one -- use a hand colored image.  

I used "Spring Sunshine" to create this:

I colored the digi stamp, Spring Sunshine, with Copic markers.  I used some free designer paper I got with a magazine on this card.  The dies are all from Spellbinders.  The flowers were purchased at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I hope you can join us for the challenge at Star Stampz challenge blog.    Check out the Star Stampz Facebook Group, too. You'll find great inspiration there, too!

Sunshine -- for Star Stampz Challenge Blog

It's time for a new challenge at Star Stampz Challenge Blog.  For the next 2 weeks, the theme is, "Flowers, Flowers, Flowers."  Ah, now if it were only warm enough for them where I live!

I used a delightful Star Stampz image to create this: 

This is Sunday Best colored with Copic markers.  

I used a variety of dies to create this card.  They are from Craftin' Desert Divas, Paper Wishes, Lawn Fawn, and Die-namics.  Papers are all digital, and were taken from my stash.  The flowers are also from my stash -- really old!

I hope you can join us this next 2 weeks are Star Stampz for our Flowers, Flowers, Flowers challenge.  I'd love to see what you create! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Inky Impressions -- Let's Hear it for the Girl
The Crafty Addicts -- ATG/Springtime
Whimsy Stamps -- Spring Colors

Happy Spring -- for Star Stampz

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  There's no Irish in me, but we're celebrating big time at the nursing home today.  Irish music, green beer, corned beef and cabbage.  Lots of wearin' of the green.  Great fun!!

Today is also the start of a new challenge at Star Stampz Challenge blog.  Our theme for the next 2 weeks is "think spring.".  I'm really liking this, as we've had 2 days of rain that is now turning to snow.  I'm ready for some warm spring sunshine!

This lovely spring image is Star Stampz "Spring Flower",  found in the Etsy Store. 

I colored Spring Flower with Copic markers, then used a variety of dies from Ecstasy Crafts (image and directly behind it) and Spellbinders (card base and matching layer).  Papers for this card are digital -- Perfect Petals by Michele R Designs. The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.

I hope you can join in for our Think Spring challenge at Star Stampz Challenge Blog -- you have 2 weeks!    Please join the Star Stampz Facebook Fan Group, too, for even more inspiration and fun.  

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Lemon Shortbread Challenge - ATG
IDCB -- ATG

Think Happy Thoughts -- for Star Stampz

It's Thursday, and time for a new challenge at Star Stampz Challenge Blog.   For the next 2 weeks, the theme is 'Embossing -- wet or dry'.  Embossing is one of those techniques I need to remind myself to use, so this was a good challenge for me!

I used the adorable, and fairly new Star Stampz digital stamp, Spring Bumble Bee.

I colored the sweet Spring Bumble Bee with Copic markers.  Using a variety of circle dies (from Craftin' Desert Divas and Lifestyle Crafts), I constructed the rest of the card.  I dry embossed one of the layers with an embossing folder that I thought looked like honeycomb. -- by Close To My Heart. 

Designer papers and sentiment for this card are from Fancy Pants designs.

I hope this inspired you to join our Embossing challenge this time at Star Stampz.  You have 2 weeks.  Join the Star Stampz Facebook fan group, too!

Thinking of You -- for Star Stampz

It's Thursday, and time for a new challenge at Star Stampz Challenge Blog.   For the next 2 weeks, our theme is 'Monochromatic'.  I always think I struggle with this theme, but when I showed my finished project to my husband, he said, "you're good at those.".  Maybe I need to re-think this! :)

I used Victorian Lady on this, coloring her up in monochromatic violets.  

Once I had Victorian Lady colored, I used 2 different Die-namics oval stitched dies.  The card base is a file I found in the Silhouette Design store, and cut out on my Silhouette Cameo.  Designer paper is Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters Collection.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.

I hope you can join our 'Monochromatic' challenge this next 2 weeks at Star Stampz Challenge Blog.   There's great prizes to win, and I'd love to see what you make!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
PDE Linky Party -- ATG
IDCB -- ATG
Not Just Cards -- ATG
House of Cards -- shaped cards
Outlawz Festive Fridays Challenge -- National Umbrella Day

Mad About You -- for Star Stampz

It's time for a new challenge at Star Stampz Challenge Blog. Our theme for the next 2 weeks is " All About Love".   Ah, yes, perfect for Valentine's Day!

I used the adorable Star Stampz digi image 'Be My Valentine' to create this: 

I colored Be My Valentine with Copic markers, cut the image out with a die from Top Dog dies, and inked it with Tim Holtz Spun Sugar distress in (while still in the die).  I created the card base with another Top Dog die from the same set.   The enamel sticker hearts are from my stash -- had them for years!  The sentiment is from Paper Wishes.  

I hope you can join us at Star Stampz Challenge blog for our All About Love challenge this next 2 weeks.  We have great prizes, and I'd love to see what you create! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

IDCB -- ATG

Not Just Cards -- ATG

D.L. Art -- Feb Linky Party 

Unicorn Challenge -- Lots of Love

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

Fa La La -- for Stars Stampz

It's Thursday, and time for a new challenge at the Star Stampz Challenge Blog.   Our theme for the next 2 weeks is 'Snowflakes or Snow.'  Since we've got cold AND snow where I live, I heartily embrace this theme!

I used Star Stampz, "Me and My Snowman" on this card, colored with Copic markers.  I followed the snow theme with the snowman, the Doodle Bug Designs background paper, & the die cut snowflakes (Cheery Lynn).

I used a sketch from this month's challenge at the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up on this card. 

 

I hope you can join our Star Stampz Snowflakes or Snow challenge.  You have 2 weeks!  Join our Star Stampz Facebook group, too!  

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
IDCB -- ATG
PDE Linky party -- ATG
Creative Moments -- Let It Snow
Double D Challenges -- Winter
Frilly and Funkie Challenge -- Sing, sing, sing
A Snowflake's Promise -- ATG
12 Months of Christmas Link Up -- using optional sketch challenge

Hugs -- for Star Stampz

This is my first post for the Star Stampz design team.  There is a Star Stampz challenge blog, and challenges run every 2 weeks.  This week, the theme is "Something New" -- always a good theme this time of year. 

I've used the digi stamp, 'My Sweet Rose' on my first Star Stampz card....

I colored My Sweet Rose with Copic markers, then used various circle dies to cut her out.  She is a new digi for me -- my first 'new' for this challenge.  The stitched circle die is new for me, from Craftin' Desert Divas.  It just arrived yesterday.  Woohoo!  The gold doily, also new, is from Bella Creationz.  The enamel dots, the last of my 'new' items, are from My Mind's Eye.  Papers  and glimmer trim for this card are from Close To My Heart.

I hope you join us the next 2 weeks for our 'new' challenge at Star Stampz Challenge Blog.  I hope you have some new things in your craft room, &/or new ideas you'd like to try.  I'd love to see what you make.

Come join the Star Stampz Facebook Fan Group, too!  I'd love to see you there, chat with you, and there's tons of inspiration to be found!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create -- ATG with CAS option

Cards in Envy -- Shiny New Year 

Crafting From the Heart Challenge -- ATG

Crafty Boots challenge -- Something Old, Something New

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog -- New Beginnings

Oo-La-La Creations -- Girlie

Outlawz Saturday a la Mode -- Something New