Gerda Steiner Share Your Design Challenge July

So, on the positive side, spending more time at home seems to have given me more creative mojo!  I'm not sure that I have created more, but I have been able to join lots of fun challenges.

Tonight I'm sharing a fun one layer card with the Share Your Designs Challenge at Gerda Steiner.  My card features the adorable Chicken Scratch clear set.  This set was on my wish list and I've seen SO many adorable cards using this little group of chicks and pig.

I stamped the images onto Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake cardstock with VersaClaire black ink.  It was colored with Prismacolor pencils.

I would like to share my card with the following:
Gerda Steiner:  Share Your Design Challenge July
Word Art Wednesday:  #450 - 451 Anything Goes 
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes 
Crafty Sentiments Design Challenge:  Anything Goes 
 

Di's Digi Challenge - Use Your Scraps

The current challenge at Di's Digi Design is to use our paper scraps.  I colored Di's adorable Party Patch digital image for my card.

I colored the image with Copic Markers and applied shading with charcoal pencil.  The scraps for my card are from Carta Bella It's a Celebration paper pad.  A few rhinestones and birthday sentiment finish the card.

I would like to share my card with the following:
Di's Digi Challenge:  Use Your Scraps 
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes 
Crafty Sentiments Design Challenge:  Anything Goes

Wk 30 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles

 

 

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #293 Happy Birthday

I'm joining the current Happy Birthday challenge at Mo's Digital Pencil with a merged scene.  My card features House and Sammy digital images.  It was colored with Copic Markers and layered onto papers from Basic Grey Oliver paper pad.

The final card is 6x5 and finished with a button/twine accent and birthday sentiment.  This was a fun scene to color!

I would like to share my card with the following:
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge:  #293 Happy Birthday
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge:  July Anything Goes 
Crafty Sentiments Design Challenge:  Anything Goes

Wk 30 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles

Wk 30 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles

    

AAA Cards CAS Game #170 - Maxi White Space + optional twist Flowers

I'm joining the current CAS challenge at AAA Cards.  My card features an older set from Memory Box called Flower Patch. The small floral images and sentiments worked perfectly for the Maxi White Space challenge.

The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils.  The final card size is 3.5 square.

I would like to share my card with the following: 
CAS Game #170 - Maxi White Space + optional twist Flowers
Word Art Wednesday:  #448 - 449 Anything Goes 
Wk 29 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge:  July Anything Goes  

Sugar Pea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #69

I haven't gotten a chance to play along with SugarPea for awhile.  If you follow me, you know that sketch challenges are my favorite!  So is this adorable farm set from SugarPea called Barn to be Wild.

This was not the direction that I had in mind when I started.  But I'm really happy with the end result.  The farm girl and pig were colored with Copic Markers, die cut then popped up on dimension tape.  I die cut the circle mask then sponged with distress ink for the sun.  I finished with a sentiment from the same set.

I would like to share my card with the following:
Sugar Pea Designs:  Mix It Up Challenge #69
Word Art Wednesday:  #448 - 449 Anything Goes 
Wk 29 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge:  July Anything Goes 

Paper Smooches Color Pop Challenge

I'm joining the current Paper Smooches challenge - Black and White with a Pop of color.  I pulled out a favorite PS set - Paws for a Cause for this challenge.

I started by sponging a sunray stencil on the base panel.  Using my Misti, I stamped the dog silhouette and sentiment from the PS Sentiment Sampler set.  A couple of pieces of washi tape finishes the card.

Just in case you haven't heard the (sad) news, Kim will be closing the Paper Smooches store.  She is currently liquidating the store with a retiring sale this summer.  Be sure to stop by and check it out!

I would like to share my card with the following:
Paper Smooches:  July 15 - 28 Color Pop Challenge 
Word Art Wednesday:  #448 - 449 Anything Goes 
Wk 29 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles
 
 
 

Your Next Stamp Challenge #143 Blocks

I'm joining the current challenge at Your Next Stamp with distress ink sponged blocks.  I pulled out two of my favorite YNS sets - Keepin' It Reel and Aquarium Antics for this birthday card.

I started by making my own square mask then sponging with Tim Holtz distress inks - Blueprint Sketch, Salty ocean and Mermaid Lagoon.  It was spritzed with water and set aside to dry.  The crab was stamped onto watercolor paper, colored with Tombow markers and die cut.  The ocean critters and sign were stamped and gems attached for the finished card.

I would like to share my card with the following:
Your Next Stamp Challenge:   #143 Blocks
Word Art Wednesday:  #448 - 449 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Monday:  A Day at the Beach 
Wk 29 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles
  

Art Impressions Sparkle & Shine Challenge #287

I'm joining the current Art Impressions challenge - Sparkle & Shine - with a fun ocean themed card.  I received this adorable dolphin freebie with a recent order.  It was stamped onto water color paper, blended with Tombow markers and fussy cut.

I started the base panel with SU Banana card stock and used various distress inks to sponge the sunray stencil (MFT).  The ocean scene was created with glitter paper and MFT Ocean Motion die.  The coordinating sentiment is from the MFT Best Fins stamp set.

Fingers crossed that AI is "teasing" us with the ocean critters!  I'm hoping there is more to come with the next release!!

I would like to share my card with the following:
Art Impressions:  Sparkle & Shine Challenge #287 
Word Art Wednesday:  #448 - 449 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday:  A Day at the Beach   

My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge #498

I'm having so much fun with the new MFT Best Fins set.  I stamped the ocean critters onto watercolor paper and die cut.  They were colored and blended with Tombow markers.

Designer paper from Carta Bella and dew drops complete the card.  I really enjoyed this weeks sketch!

I would like to share my card with the following:
My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch:  Challenge #498 
Word Art Wednesday:  #448 - 449 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  For a Child

Power Poppy Creative Confetti: Sketch it Out & ROck Your Mojo

I'm joining the current Power Poppy Challege featuring their beautiful Peonies Digital Stamp set.  Hurry, it's on sale now for $2.49!

I followed Julie's tutorial HERE which shows how to apply a quick splash of color by stippling inks.  Love this technique!

Following Julie's example, I started by stippling Memento Rose Bud ink in the centers of the flowers.  I then came back with Angel Pink Memento ink.  The leaves were stippled with Bamboo Leaves.  I finished the panel by flicking the Bamboo Leaves ink mixed with a little water using a toothbrush.

A machine stitched border, sentiment from Sweet 'n Sassy, designer paper from Pebbles Garden Party and brads finish the card. 

My card was also inspired by Julie's Rock Your Mojo challenge.  I LOVE peonies... the smell and huge blooms remind me of my childhood.  My mom and grandmothers all had peony bushes.  I have about a dozen bushes around my yard and they are currently in full bloom!

I would like to share my card with the following:

Power Poppy Creative Confetti: Sketch it Out & ROck Your Mojo

Cute Card Thursday:  #643 Stitching

Word Art Wednesday:  #448 - 449 Anything Goes

 
 

HMFMC #320 Always Anything Goes Option of Stitching

I'm joining the current House Mouse and Friends Challenge with a fun Thank You card featuring Berry Please (1999).

The image was stamped onto water color paper and colored with Tombow markers.  A Wonky Stitched die was used for the image panel.  A machine stitched border was applied to the base panel.  Gems and designer papers from JoAnn's finish the card.

I would like to share my card with the following:
Word Art Wednesday:  #448 - 449 Anything Goes
2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  #40 Sponsored by Jan's Digi 
HMFMC #320 Always Anything Goes Option of Stitching
Cute Card Thursday:  #643 Stitching
Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Early Bird 

 

Hero Arts Stay Crafty and AAA Cards #169 Made In Minutes

I'm sharing a clean and simple card with a couple of challenges.  The current Hero Arts challenge is One Layer Cards.  I have combined my one layer card with the Made In Minutes challenge at AAA Cards.

My card features the May 2020 Monthly Kit from Hero Arts.  It is such a fun set with so many great accessories.  How could I resist?!

The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and Tombow markers.  I highlighted the clouds with the decobrush included with the kit.  This was my first attempt and they are fun!

I would like to share my card with the following:
Hero Arts Stay Crafty Challenge:  #11 One Layer Cards
AAA Cards: #169 Made In Minutes
 

My Favorite Things Sketch #497 and Color #145 Challenges

I'm joining the current sketch and color challenges at My Favorite Things.  My card features the adorable new Best Fins set.   I enjoyed creating this sweet underwater scene!

The images were stamped onto watercolor paper, colored with Tombow markers and die cut.  Dew drops, a small star fish and coordinating sentiment finish the card.

Supplies:  MFT Best Fins stamp set and die, MFT Ocean Motion Die, BoBunny Boardwalk Paper Pad, MFT Natural Cardstock,  SU cardstock, The Robins Nest dew drops, Paper Smooches Polaroid die.

I would like to share my card with the following:
My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch:  Challenge #497
My Favorite Things Color:  Challenge #145 
Wk 27 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles
Word Art Wednesday:  #446 - 447 Anything Goes  

Art Impressions Challenge #286 Rustic Roundup

The current AI challenge is Rustic Roundup -  I hope my interpretation works with the Americana theme.  

My sister's family went on a road trip for the July 4th weekend.  They returned home on Route 66 and stopped along the way to see the sites.  I thought to myself  "That's Americana!"  I hope to enjoy to that road trip some day myself.

I created a little roadside scene using the AI Road Trip set.  I colored and fussy cut the car.  The sky was sponged with Memento ink and a cloud die mask.  The "road" is a black strip with white Uni Posca pen.

I would like to share my card with the following:
Art Impressions Challenge: #286 Rustic Roundup
Word Art Wednesday:  #446 - 447 Anything Goes 
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge:  July Anything Goes 
Wk 27 - Anything Goes Craft challenge at Digi Choosday/Polkadoodles
 

Birthday Paw-Ty!

I recently won a few images from Doctor Digi and couldn't resist this cute image!  This is perfect for my SIL who has a couple of large dogs.  I think she will enjoy it.

The image was colored with Copic markers and prismacolor blending.  The sunrays were sponged using a stencil onto yellow cardstock.  A small black panel for the "road" and sentiment from MFT Woof Pack finish the card.

I would like to share my card with the following:
2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #40 Sponsored by Jan's Digi 
Cute Card Thursday:  #641 Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday:  #446 - 447 Anything Goes 
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge:  July Anything Goes

My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge #496

I hope everyone is having a great Independence Day weekend!  

I couldn't wait to play with the newest pup set from Birdie Brown called Woof Pack.  This week's sketch was the perfect "excuse" to play!  As always, Torico's designs are adorable!

The image was stamped onto Stampin' Up! whisper white card stock and colored with Copic markers.  A coordinating sentiment from the set and tennis balls finish the card.  I LOVE the fun triangle shaped panel included with this week's sketch.  It pairs nicely with the diagonal striped paper from the new MFT Positively Peppy Paper Pad (say that three times!).

I would like to share my card with the following:
My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch:  Challenge #496  
2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #40 Sponsored by Jan's Digi 
Cute Card Thursday:  #641 Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday:  #446 - 447 Anything Goes

 

HMFMC #319 Always Anything Goes or Option of Celebrate!

I'm joining the current challenge at House Mouse and Friends with a celebration Birthday card.  My card features Musical Mice by Stampendous.  It's a wood mounted stamp that I came across at Michael's recently on sale. Awesome!

Supplies:  Copic Markers, SU Express Yourself sentiment, MFT musical note die, enamel dots, Colorbok Seeing Dots paper pad

I would like to share my card with the following:

HMFMC #319 Always Anything Goes or Option of Celebrate!

2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #40 Sponsored by Jan's Digi
Cute Card Thursday:  #641 Anything Goes
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge:  June Anything Goes 

Di's Digi Challenge - Summer Fun

I'm joining the current Summer Fun challenge at Di's Digi with this sweet digital image called Cherry Blossom Mice.  The image was printed onto Stampin' Up! whisper white cardstock and colored with Copic Markers.  The cherries were lightly watercolored with distress ink.

I searched my digital and rubber sets for a Summer sentiment.  I finally came across this stamp from a set from The Craft's Meow called Life is a Carnival.  Sadly, they are now out of business.

The image was die cut with Spellbinders Labels Nine die cut.  I'm trying to pull out some of my older shaped dies and use them!  This little scene fit perfectly!  Papers are from American Crafts Happy Traveler paper pad.

I would like to share my card with the following:
Di's Digi Challenge - Summer Fun 
Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #640 Flowers
Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #254 Summer + Sentiment
2 Crafty Critter Crazies: #40 Sponsored by Jan's Digi
Cute Card Thursday:  #641 Anything Goes
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge:  June Anything Goes