Incy Wincy 100th Challenge and Blog Hop-June 27th

27 June 11

100th Challenge & Blog Hop

Summertimes Blues

For this challenge we want you to use mainly blues and see the summertime theme.  We have a HUGE blog hop with lots and lots of sponsors, so you don't want to miss one step.  Make sure you keep your eyes open along the way.  You never know what you might find.  If you like the digi that I used, scroll down to find out how you can get it for free!!!  

 My newest, most favorite thing is to sponge paint with the distress inks for the sky's, water and grounds of my digi's.  I totally love the effect that it gives, rather than trying to color it (which I can't seem to do very well).  I use a mix of blues for sky's and water and greens and browns for the ground.  Sometimes I'll add some oranges, also.

Ignacio, the amazing designer of Nicecrane Designs, is offering the digi that I used in my card to all who participate in this blog hop for free. Just click on the link Vintage Summer Freebie for your freebie.  When you stop by and get your freebie, make sure you thank Ignacio. 

Here's the list of the blog hop.  Don't forget anyone.  You don't know what you might miss.  You should have arrived here from Nikki F's blog......if not, please start at the beginning so you don't miss one of the DT blogs!!!! When you get to the end, don't forget to link up with INLINKZ and leave a comment!!!
***Remember to be eligible to win a prize, you must leave a comment on every DT's blog-thanx.***

Annette

Chris

Heather

Janet

Jenny

Katrina

Kelly

Nikki

Nikki F

Renee (You are here) 

Shelley

Recipe:  digi-Nicecrane Designs "Summer Kids", paper-Nicecrane Designs "Mystique Nature", dies-Nessties "Scallop Oval", flowers-Prima, butterfly-Colorbok Layered Accents, Tim Holtz Distress Ink-"Tea Dye", "Weathered Wood",  "Broken China" and "Peeled Paint".


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes #75 Sundae Bar (use 2 or more of Purple, Gems, Wings and / or Paper Piercing.  I used wings & gems)
Crafty Calendar Challenge Things with wings
The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #140 Embossing
Sugar Creek Hollow Tic Tac Toe (Embossing, Flowers, Die cut)
Alphabet Challenge Blog "H" is for half dozen (6 of the same thing-rhinestones)



AiFactory Blog Hop

Oct 22nd-24th

Welcome to the AiFactory New Release blog hop! This weekend the Design Team will be showcasing some brand new images that will be available in the store on October 25th! These images are perfect, just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving!

You should have arrived here from Rhonda's blog. If you are just starting here or have lost your way, you need to head back to the challenge blog and start from there so that you don’t miss out on anything! As you visit each blog, make sure you leave a comment! At the end of the hop 3 random winners will be drawn from 3 DT blogs but shhhhh it’s a secret as to which ones the winner’s will come from so make sure you comment on each one so you don’t miss your chance to win!

Here's a surprise along the way...
A freebie from the collection. 
Just right click and save to your computer.


1st Prize is a $10 Gift certificate to the AIFactory store
You never know, there may be other spot prizes to win along the way as well so make sure you hit each DT blog!

I'm not sure who the paper is from.  I got it when I first started scrapping in a misc. stack, but now I'm glad I saved it because it certainly fits.  The ribbon is from my stash.  The pearl brads are from American Crafts and the fabric ones are from 7 Gypsies.  This is the first time I've used the fabric brads.  Anyhow-hope you like it and keep hopping along.

Now head on over to Laralee's blog and see what great things she has in store for you! Thanks for stopping by, and don’t forget to leave a comment because the winner could be you!

Now that this has posted, I can say I am also entering this card into the Simon Says "Thanksgiving" challenge.