Art by Miran DT Call Submission

I"m so excited to apply to be on the Art By Miran Design Team!  I love her art so much, and being able to work with it on a regular basis would just be amazing.  I've always had a flair for Asian-inspired art, and her digis are perfect for that!

I was lucky enough to get to create with one of MiRan's digis last year on one of my other teams, and this is the card that I made:

It's actually one of my favorite things I've ever made.  I just love how it turned out.

The image lends itself so well to coloring, her eyes just pop right off the page.

Thank you SO much for this opportunity, I'm thrilled to have the chance to work on your team!

A Step Towards Steampunk

I really wanted to apply to the DT Call at A Step In The Dark.  I love gothic images and stuff that veers a bit away from the happy, bright, cheery type of stuff I usually make.  I had it in the back of my head what I wanted to make but didn't actually get around to making it until just now.

I used so many layers and techniques on this and I love how it turned out.

I think this is a really important quote. I didn't even realize I had this stamp until yesterday.  #ineedtogetorganized.

I'm entering a few challenges:

• A Step In The Dark - #9 Steampunk (and DT Call!) 1/3
• DLArt Linky Party
• My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
• Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
• Scrapbook Stamp Society - #49 Anything Goes 1/3
• The Paper Nest Dolls - #17 Anything Goes 1/2
• Vintage Stamping Challenge - #24 Anything Goes 1/3
• Word Art Wednesday - #148 Anything Goes 3/5
• Sister Act Card Challenge - #73 Anything Goes
• Artistic Inspirations - #108 Anything Goes
• Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - #45 Anything Goes **WINNER**
• Imagination Crafts - Anything Goes 2/3
• Art By Miran - #14 Anything Goes 2/3
• The Stamping Chef - #45 Anything Goes 2/3
• Penny's Challenge - #193 Anything Goes 2/3
• 613 Avenue Create - #88 Anything Goes 1/3

Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  (And wish me luck!)  Laters!

Hobbycutz DT Reminder!!

Just wanted to remind all of you that we're still holding a DT Call at Hobbycutz!  We're looking to add at least five designers to our awesome team!  If you have an active blog and like working with sponsor images and amazing wooden die cuts, and then is the DT for you!

To apply, email hobbycutz@gmail.com with the following information:

• Your name
• How you would describe your crafting style (all styles are eligible)
• Why would you like to work with Hobbycutz products?
• Attach three photographs of your work.  You don't need to be a super experienced crafter and work submitted can be old or new.
• Let us know any DTs you're currently on or any you've been on in the past.  DT Experience is NOT required!
• Any other info you'd like to share.

Thanks and good luck everyone!  Laters!!

Love To Create Challenge Blog Design Team Call

Happy Friday.  It's FINALLY the weekend!  I'm going to be snowed in and spending it in my craft room, YAY!  Today I've got a Valentine's Day card to share with you, but it can also be used as a romantic card any time of the year.  I created this card special for the Design Team Call at Love To Create Challenge Blog.  Love To Create is a favorite of mine, and when I saw this call, I knew I had to apply.

This is the inspiration photo for the call.  I love the range of colors, and yes, I want to eat the cookies. :)

The call required a card with a fancy fold and the colors above.  I knew instantly that I wanted to make a twisted easel card 'cause I'd never created one before.

This is how the card looks closed, before you open it. It's very dimensional and would have to go in a box and not an envelope.

And here it is open.  Ta da!  The easel stays put 'cause the little sentiment tag holds it in place.

Close up of the inside.  I made the flowers myself with hand-painted paper.  I like to be creative and make my own embellishments rather than buy them.

And a close up of the bow, stick pin and flowers on the card front.

I've had a blast making this card.  I hope everyone over at Love To Create likes it, too.  I want to thank them for this amazing opportunity!

Project Runway Challenge - Week Two

Last season (or maybe it was two seasons ago) while watching Project Runway, I thought to myself that it would be fun to create cards based on the challenges the designers work with every week.  I thought, this would be interesting.  And I started to do the projects, and then I got busy and the holidays and bam, only did it for like, three weeks.

So this year, I'm starting it over.  There's a new PR spinoff this season called Under The Gunn and already, I love it. Who doesn't love Tim?  Anyways the first week the designers had to use specific projects and I'm still working on that project, but Week 2 is done, so here it is.

This card is also my second opportunity to apply for the Hobbycutz Design Team.  The theme for this weeks' challenge is Lots of Layers, and as you can see, I paper-pieced the dress and flower with multiple layers of handmade and mulberry papers, and added shimmery and glittery accents.  This was also my first project with a new stamp set that I got for my birthday. I'm SO happy with how it turned out.

This week on Project Runway, they challenged the designers to create something that shows who THEY are as a designer.  This is who I am.  Colors, glitter, bling, a lot going on but it's all cohesive.  Artsy and feminine at the same time.  A tiny hint of vintage along with a modern flair.

I'm also going to link up to my favorite linky parties, Make It Monday and Just Be Creative Crazy.

Thank you SO much for looking and wish me luck with Hobbycutz!!  Laters!!

Raven Wings

Happy Saturday morning!  I'm starting out my weekend my favorite way.  SBTB reruns and ART!  I'm hurrying to finish a few cards for the DT Call over at Hobbycutz.  Their challenge this week is Lots of Layers, so I did something different with my layering on this card.

Yes there are a few layered mats on the card, but the real layering is in the wings, and the skirt.  It's hard to tell in the photo but the wings are five layers and the skirt has four alternating layers of tulle.

I made the corset out of layers of twine I twisted together, too.  I like piling stuff onto a card, it just changes everything about it.

I'm obviously entering the challenge/DT Call at Hobbycutz this week, but I"m also entering my favorite linky parties, Make It Monday and Just Be Creative Crazy.  Have a great weekend all, I'll be back with another entry in a few hours. Laters!!