HM&FMC #411 Anything goes option: All Stitched Up

 

I'm playing along with the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge.  This week's challenge is stitches.  My card features an older Stampendous wood mount stamp called Knit Gift.

The image was stamped onto water color paper and water colored with Tombow Markers then die cut with a wonky stitched die.  Prismacolor pencils were also added for highlights. 

The sentiment is from a retired Stampin' Up set called Hand Knit.  The striped designer paper is from the Stampin' Up 2010 In-Color papers.  SU Poppy Parade and Cool Caribbean card stock were used.

I would like to share my card with the following:

HM&FMC #411 Anything goes option: All Stitched Up

Woodblock Wednesday Challenge:  March Anything Goes 

Classic Design Challenge:  March/April Anything Goes + 4-legged Friends 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes 

Time Out Challenge:  #260 Striped 

 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - John 1:4

 

We are back with a new Anything Goes Challenge at Word Art Wednesday.   We are so blessed to have a new sponsor Trinity Stamps.  One lucky random winner will receive a gift certificate to the Trinity Stamps shop.  Stop over and check out all of the fun crafty items in the shop!.

My clean and simple card design features this week's free Bible Verse John 1:4 and Sunsets set from Unity Stamps.  The image was colored with Pan Pastels and the digital verse was printed onto vellum.  The vellum was layered and a few enamel dots finish the card.

The Scripture Word Art is free for you.  We would love to see your project using the Scripture, but it's not required.  You can submit up to 5 projects each week -- a total of 10 for the challenge.  The challenge is always Family Friendly Anything Goes.

 

Di's Digital Challenge - Welcome Spring

I'm joining the current challenge at Di's Digital Challenge.  This week's theme is Welcome Spring.  My project includes Di's adorable digital image The Hedgehog, the mole, and the Fox.  I printed this image and fussy cut the hedgehog for my Mother's Day card.

The image was colored with Copic Markers and layered onto designer paper from Graphic 45 French Country paper pad.  Paper Sunflowers and doily were from my stash.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts.

I would like to share my card with the following:

Di's Digital Challenge - Welcome Spring

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week #11 Anything Goes 

PIP #2411 Anything Goes 

Classic Design Challenge:  March/April Anything Goes + 4-legged Friends

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Spring

Unity Barnyard Bash Congratulations

 

I just received this fun barnyard group of party animals from Unity Stamp Company.  They are perfect for this clean and simple design on kraft card stock.

The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils.  Embossing was added for dimension.

I would like to share my card with the following:

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week #11 Anything Goes 

PIP #2411 Anything Goes 

Classic Design Challenge:  March/April Anything Goes + 4-legged Friends

All Dressed Up Challenge

 

I'm joining the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog and Facebook Group - For A Child.  My card features Tractor Boy digital image from All Dressed Up.

The image was colored with alcohol markers, die cut and layered onto designer papers from Stampin' Up!  The die cut and sentiment are from Sugar Pea Designs.

I would like to share my card with the following:

All Dressed Up Challenge Blog:  March Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week #10 Anything Goes 

PIP #2411 Anything Goes  

Paper Funday Challenge:  #36 Anything Goes or Dies 

 

Beccy's Place Challenge - Anything Goes + BINGO

 

There is still time to join the March challenge at Beccy's Place.  It's always Anything Goes with one of Beccy's digital or clear stamps.  Beccy also provides an adorable freebie each month which can be used, but is not required.

I love Beccy's critters and the new March digital set Flockstar was a must-have!  This set includes four adorable flamingos and five coordinating sentiments.  Both pre-colored and B&W images are included in the set.  

Beccy has the most beautiful pre-colored images!  I have merged three of the flamingos and layered a coordinating sentiment using Microsoft Word for my card.

I chose to use the BINGO card options of Emboss, Digital Image and Stitches.  The base panel is an inked tropical leaf emboss folder that I purchased at Michael's years ago.  The image panel was die cut with a wonky stitched die.  A few pink gems finish the card.

Be sure to check out all of the fun digital images in Beccy's online shop.  Beccy has a large list of retiring digital sets on sale through March 31.  It's a great way to build your stash!

I'm sharing my project with the following:

Beccy's Place March Challenge:  Anything Goes or BINGO

Allsorts Challenge:  Week 772 Feathers and/or Fur 

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week #10 Anything Goes 

PIP #2411 Anything Goes 

 

Happy Mother's Day with Hero Arts

 

I'm getting started on my Mother's Day card with this mixed media design featuring Hero Arts Protea Flowers set and an older Eucalyptus background stamp.

I used an older (but effective) emboss resist technique for the base panel.  Hero Arts inks were blended over the embossing.  A piece of netting from my stash, gems, ribbon and a few sprig dies finish the card.  Of course, the protea was embossed and die cut simply.

I would like share my card with the following:

PIP #2411 Anything Goes

We Love Stamping Challenge:  Feminine

We Love to Create Mixed Media Challenge:  #2 Anything Goes 

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week #10 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Habakuk 3:19

 

A new challenge is up over at the Word Art Wednesday Challenge blog.  This week's Bible verse is Habakuk 3:19.  My card features a retired set from Stampin' Up and die from Sweet 'n Sassy.

As always, you are welcome to save the word art to your computers; but you are never required to use it in order to play along in our challenges or to win.   We welcome you to share your all your art with us; remembering that Anything Goes as long as it's family-friendly and uses an encouraging or uplifting sentiment. This includes any type of altered or digital art (not just limited to cards).  You may link up to five (5) projects each week, for a total of ten (10) entries per two-week challenge.

The one and only Pretty Pink Posh is the sponsor for this challenge.   This wonderful store is filled with high-quality adorable stamps, dies and crafting products.  SO SWEET.  You'll LOVE Pretty Pink Posh, and we hope you take the time to stop by and check out their awesome store.  One lucky person will win a very generous $30 gift voucher to spend at the awesome Pretty Pink Posh.

I would like to share my card with the following:

PIP Challenge #2410 Anything Goes 

Polkadoodles Challenge:  Week 9 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Craft Friends Challenge:  #255 Anything Goes

Paper Funday Challenge:  #36 Anything Goes or Dies 

Sweet 'n Sassy Anniversary 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

 

My brother and sister-in-law will be celebrating their wedding anniversary this month.  I recently purchased the With Love Clear Stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps which is perfect for the occasion.

I started by stamping the Bible verse with black VersaClaire ink then embossing with clear powder.  Spellbinder circle and scalloped dies were used to keep focus on the versa.  It was adhered to designer papers from Carta Bella Summer Market with dimensional tape.  A few yellow and green enamel dots finish the card.

I would like to share my card with the following:

Allsorts Challenge #771 Anything Goes or Use Yellow

PIP Challenge #2410 Anything Goes 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Add a Sentiment

Polkadoodles Challenge:  Week 9 Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday:  A Bit 'O Green

The Paper Shelter Challenge #586 In The Garden

 

I'm joining the current challenge at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.  This week the theme is In the Garden.  My birthday card features the adorable TPS digital image A Piggies Happy Place.  The image was colored with Copic Markers, die cut and layered onto designer papers from Carta Bella Summer Market paper pad.  I finished the card simply with a birthday sentiment from Stampabilities and a lady bug die from Eyelet Outlet.

I would like to share my card with the following:

The Paper Shelter Challenge #586 In The Garden

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Bright and Cheerful 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Add a Sentiment

Polkadoodles Challenge:  Week 9 Anything Goes

 

Di's Digi Challenge Blog - For a Child or With a Child

 

I'm joining the current challenge at Di's Digi Challenge blog with a fun birthday card.  The current challenge is to create a project for a child or one which includes a child.  I think I've covered both options with Di's adorable Abby's Cake digital image.

The image was colored with alcohol markers and die cut.  I recently came across a tutorial for a faux center step card design.  It was so easy and I like the dimension it provides.  You can find the tutorial HERE.  A birthday sentiment, paper flowers and gems finish the card.

I would like to share my card with the following:

Di's Digi Challenge Blog - For a Child or With a Child

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Bright and Cheerful 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Add a Sentiment

We Love Stamping Challenge:  Feminine

The Paper Shelter Challenge #585 Pink and Pearls

 

I'm joining the current challenge at The Paper Shelter to include Pink and/or Pearls on our projects.  My card features the pre-colored image from TPS A Papercraft Fun digital set.

I love the ease and convenience of the pre-colored digital images provided by Paper Shelter.  I combined the image with papers from Carta Bella Sew Lovely paper pad.  Ribbon, pearls and a crafty sentiment from Hero Arts finish the card.

This will be mailed to a crafty friend for her birthday!

I would like to share my card with the following:

The Paper Shelter Challenge #585 Pink and Pearls 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes

PIP Challenge #248 Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week 8 Anything Goes