Happy Piggy Birthday

Creative Sketchy Girls has a new challenge this month and we have a fun sketch for you to play with for the next 30 days!

Sponsors for this challenge is our own Claudia and Lisbeth and they have a special surprise for the winner!

The image I chose is Pig - Birthday Cupcake.  I used Copic markers to color the image then paired it up with papers from the Party Time Collection by  Doodlebug Designs.  I used star die-cuts for the birthday sentiment then started creating my layers including using blue ribbon as a layer.  To finish it off I added some enamel dots in the corner.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek and I look forward to seeing your sketch interpretations!

Challenges

Simon Says Stamp - Food and/or Drink .

My Time to Craft - Ribbons/Bows #461 .

Alphabet Challenge - Use Happy in sentiment .

CCC Digi Creations - For the Men/Boys #127 .

Monster Truck TIC-TAC-TOE Challenge

 Hello one and all! Time for a new challenge at Creative Knockouts!  This go-around we have a TIC-TAC-TOE Challenge for you.

Our fabulous sponsor is Jodie from Bugaboo Digi Stamps and the lucky winner will receive two digi images from her store!

Raising two boys meant our house was full of trucks ranging in all shapes and sizes.  I actually took my youngest to a Monster Truck show so when I saw this image Monster Truck I knew I had to have it!

My Tic-Tac-toe choices are Embossing (dry), Image and Sentiment.  

No-name Slimline die-cuts were used to create this card and I wish I made the trucks a bit smaller as I originally envisioned 5 trucks on the front however I was able to use the remaining two trucks elsewhere!

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the trucks then colored them with Copic markers.  Hillside die-cuts and an embossing folder were used to simulate dirt hills for the trucks to "drive" over.  The two outer trucks were taped flat and the middle truck has a spring backing (see below) so it moves and bounces.

As an afterthought I added the banner flags, this proved a bit more difficult since the two trucks were quite stuck to the paper so I reduced the number of flags. The sentiments are computer generated and as you can see, the last two trucks were used on the envelope as well as on the inside.

I really, really enjoyed making this card and it brought back a lot of memories of a time long ago when my boys were young, loud, dirty, stinky and above all, happy & loved.  Boys rock!

Challenges

Cards 4 Guyz - Wheels #269 .

Dream Valley Challenges - For a Child #246 .

International Art & Soul - Card or Gift for a Man #107

Aud Sentiments - Use a Birthday Sentiment #273 .

Cute Card Thursday - Party #684 .

March Sketch Challenge

Are you ready for a new Sketch Challenge?! Creative Sketchy Girls are ready with a new sketch for you to play with and I am excited to see your interpretation!

Our sponsor for this "sketchy" challenge is Bugaboo Stamps and Jodie has graciously given us some fun and playful images to create with, thanks Jodie!

This cute little bunny is Garden Spring Bunny and if this image doesn't scream Spring then I don't know what does! I colored the image with Copic markers and used a variety of papers from my stash to create the layers and decided to add a sentiment on the top of the banner and a couple of enamel dots at the bottom to finish it off.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope our sketch as inspired you to join our challenge!

Challenges

Animal Friends Challenge - Bunnies (March)

Do-Al(l) creative - Easter Greetings #51 (March)

Christmas Trees

 Beginning of March means a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland!

Our theme for March is "Trees" and our sponsor is the funny and creative Jodie from Bugaboo Stamps. The image chose to play with is Christmas Tree Row and it works perfectly for our theme.

I colored the trees with Copic markers and the colors were used to match the papers.  I wanted to keep the card quite simple and clean (but not simple and clean enough to qualify for true CAS).  As I'm looking at the picture I realized I wanted to add some stickles to the snow on the ground.  I will just have to add it later!

I usually use three of the same embellies but this time decided on two pink enamel dots, one on each side and finish it off with a silver bow.

I'm so glad you stopped by and I hope you join us for our challenge!

Challenges

Die Cut Divas - Slimline (March)

ABC Christmas Challenge - F for Fir Tree (March)

CCAYR - E for Enamel Dots (March)

Stitch it Up at Creative Knockouts

 Challenge time at Creative Knockouts and our theme is "All Stitched Up", real or faux!  I love pulling out my machine and sewing on paper although I don't do it often because it's packed away and a pain to pull out.

Our fabulous sponsor is Jodie from Bugaboo Stamps and I was graciously provided Ladybug Daisy to play with - thanks Jodie!

This was my first time using my new no-name slimline die cuts and I really love the set.  I colored the image with Copic markers and used my sewing machine just on the yellow polka dot layer.  The sentiments I chose are somewhat generic so they could be used for birthdays, Mother's Day or "just because". I have to admit I really like how the cards turned out and I adore the image.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I really hope you join our challenge, I'd love to see what you create!

Challenges
Die Cut Divas - Slimline (March)

Try it on Tuesday - Say it with Flowers

Challenge up your Life - Flowers #133 (March)

Addicted to Stamps and More - Die Cuts and/or Stencils #400

Happy Meow-lloween

Well hello dear friends, time for another challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Since Hallowe'en is just around the corner, our theme for this challenge is Purple Black Orange Green.  

Our fabulous sponsor is Bugaboo Digi Stamps and Jodie has graciously offered a $12 voucher for the winner, thanks Jodie!

The image for my cards is Goofy Cat Halloween Pumpkin and goofy it is!!  In keeping with our theme, I used Copic markers to color the pumpkin green, goof cat orange and the itty bitty spider purple.  I used a chevron embossing folder on white cardstock, sprayed black mist on the front then started to add washi tape. As for the sentiment, I have no idea where it came from. 

I hope you have as much fun with your creation as I did with mine and I look forward to seeing your creation!

Challenges
Paperminutes - Fast and Easy 
Show us your Pussycats - Meowloween/Furrything Goes #59

Christmas in the Snow

Challenge time at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Christmas in the Snow", in other words, add snow or snowman(men) to your creation and remember, it must be cute!!

Our fun and fabulous sponsor is Bugaboo and they have a special prize for the winner of this challenge. 

Bugaboo has so many images to choose from, it was difficult to make a decision.  I finally decided on Candy Cane Snowman. I colored the image with Copic markers then added stickles to the snow drifts and glossy accents to various parts of the image for added dimension. 

I hope you have fun with the challenge and if you haven't started on your Christmas cards, this is the perfect challenge to get you started.

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your day!

Feeling Merry Yet?

September already?! Are you feeling merry yet, only 3 more months until December!! Well, to help you feel Merry if you aren't yet, Christmas Craft Creations has a new challenge.  Our theme for this challenge is  Shaped Cards and the winner will receive a special prize from our own Tammy.

For my shape, I decided to make a flag card, it fit perfectly with the image Reindeer Peeker by Bugaboo Stamps.

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the card and all it's layers then colored the image with Copic markers.  I added glossy accents to the baubles and his nose, silver sparkle pen on the bells and top of the baubles and added Wink of Stella on the ornament string. 

I look forward to seeing your creations and remember to add the badge below to your post when entering our challenge!

Challenges:
Christmas 24: Christmas Animals #017
Christmas Crafts All Year 'round - Two things starting with S (sequins & silver string)
MLCCB: Anything Goes #27

Snow much fun at Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland has a new challenge this month, our theme is Snowmen & Snow.  Our incredibly fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Jodie from Bugaboo Stamps!

I chose to work with this cute image, Three Snowmen. I love the whimsical feel of this image and had fun coloring.

I used Copic markers to add color and placed stickles to the snowflakes for a bit of wintertime sparkle. I love the sparkle of the snow when the sun shines down, ah those clear, beautiful wintery days!

I am in love with this card, I love the adorable image and the bright colors in the background papers.

As for the background papers, they are from the I Love Snow Paper Pack at Snap Click Supply Co.  .  Thanks to fellow blogger, Shani, she connected me with Snap Click and I have already spent a small fortune! They carry a variety of digital papers of all themes from multiple designers.

Thanks so much for dropping in and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Challenges
Aud Sentiments - ATG + Sentiment #259
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas
CCAYR - Two things starting with S (Snowmen & Stripes)

Anything Goes at Creative Knockouts

Happy New Year Peeps!  Time to bring in the New Year with an Anything Goes Challenge at Creative Knockouts!

Our amazing sponsor for this challenge is Bugaboo Stamps! Fellow Canadian and owner, Jodie is graciously providing the winner with a $12 gift certificate to spend in her amazing store!

This cute little fella is from Under the Sea Birthday Set.  So many adorable images it was hard to pick the image to work with.

I colored the image up with Copic markers and added glossy accents to the bubbles.  I used a circle embossing folder as the background and placed some gumdrop gems in the top corner.

Time to break out those supplies for 2020 and get creating!

Prize:  $12 gift certificate

Spooktacular Creatalicious Challenges #149

I love Halloween and was so excited our challenge at Creatalicious Challenges is Anything Goes with optional PURPLE - now if that doesn't scream Halloween!!!  Of course, you do not have to create a Halloween card, anything purple will do!

I used my copic markers, along with glossy accents and stickles on the image (unfortunately I cannot remember where I purchased this image so I'm unable to direct you there) and the sentiment is computer generated.

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creation!

Challenges
Aud Sentiments - Halloween/Fall Sentiment
Cute Card Thursday - Halloween
Dragonfly Journeys - Happy Halloween

It's 5:00 somewhere!

Yup, it's 5:00 somewhere all right ... words to live by if you ask me!

It's time for another challenge at Digi Haven!  Our theme is "Life's a Beach" and our FAB sponsor for this challenge is Bugaboo Stamps and the amazing Jodi will give the winner 7 digis of their choice!

Like  I said, words to live by so I've made this into a fridge magnet where I can see it every day!  The image is Stella Summer Block - 5 o'clock ... who doesn't love Stella!

Thanks for stopping in and make sure you check out the amazing creations from our Design Team!

Bugaboo is full of Deals, Freebies, Challenges, Sales, 

Rewards and new Images .... don't miss out!  

Visit Bugaboo today!

Don't forget to stop by the Bugaboo Challenge Blog to say hello 

and join in a challenge or two.

Green with Envy

This week Catch the Bug challenge is "Green with Envy" plus a sketch. Here is my submission.

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/green-with-envy.html

Good Luck

This cute little dragon digi is from Bugaboo and the sketch is Mojo Monday #180. I loved working with this sketch, the challenge was finding the paper ... all in all, I think it worked!

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

Mom's don't have time to be sick

This I can soooo relate to! I was off "recovering" but having a housefull of boys, I didn't find time for the recovery part ... I had to find time for the laundry, lunches, dinners, homework, pets ...heaven forbid I should lay on the couch and rest...besides, it was taken up by my husband and his "man cold!" - I had to go back to work to get some R & R!

This is my second entry for Bugaboo "Caught a Bug" Challenge and Midnight Madness Challenge #92

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/caught-bug.html

http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/2011/02/midnight-madness-sketch-challenge-92.html

Get Back to Work

I'm sure this is how my co-workers felt when I was off for a week recovering from my emergency appendectomy!

The inspritation was from Bugaboo's "Caught a Bug" Challenge and the Sketch is from Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge#92.

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/caught-bug.html

http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/2011/02/midnight-madness-sketch-challenge-92.html

Gus and Stella

Funny digi stamp from Bugaboo - Gus and Stella crack me up! The sketch I used is from Midnight Madness Challenge #91 and the purple theme is from Squigglyfly challenge #85 "Non-Traditional Valentines". I am also entering this into Cupcake Craft Challenge #129 "I {heart} You.

http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/2011/02/midnight-madness-sketch-challenge-91.html

http://squigglefly.blogspot.com/2011/02/sfc85-non-traditonal-valentines.html

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/02/cupcake-129i-you.html

Puppy Love

This is an image from Bugaboo, too cute huh! This card will be entered in the following challenges: Bugaboo Catch the Bug - Anything Goes (my 2nd submission) http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/its-time-for-our-february-anything-goes.html

Love of a Lifetime

Geez, this could be a good week for me - even though it didn't start out the greatest! After a very sudden minor surgery yesterday, I now have some time to check out some great blogs and new challenges. During my recovery, I hope to get a lot done!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Bugagoo - Anything Goes

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/its-time-for-our-february-anything-goes.html

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Hearts Gone Wild

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Rock On

Took some time out from work, work, work to make up this card using one of my fave digi from Bugaboo!