Giant Happy Fall

Welcome to our SKETCH Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!  You will have until November 19th to link up your interpretation of our fabulous sketch. 

I hope you can see my interpretation of the sketch in my design.  

Instead of using rectangle paper layers I added the Giant Happy Fall sentiment by Lawn Fawn for the first layer and the die-cut Large Leaves by The Stamp Market for the second rectangle layer. The circle is represented by the wooden button.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Addicted to Stamps and More! - Die Cuts and/or Stencils #440 (Oct 25)

The Card Concept - Color Challenge #182a (Oct 31) .

Hello Sunshine

Welcome to our SKETCH Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter.

This image is Summer Winds and it comes with both digital stamps, jpg and png as well as color versions and backgrounds!

I used Copic markers to color the image and also to create the background.  The sentiment is from Magic Messages by Lawn Fawn which I stamped with VersaMark and white embossing powder.  After set with a heat gun I blended Spice Marmalade and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Inks to create the "sun".

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Colour Crazy Craft Challenges - ATG #33 (Sep 2) .

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG #237 (Sep 9) .

Aud Sentiments - Summer #296 (Aug 31) .

Crafty Gals Corner - Lazy Days of Summer #294 (Sep 9) .

Unicorn Swim

Welcome to our Outdoor Sports Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up and the lucky winner will receive 2 dig stamps of their choice!

This adorable image is Unicorn Swim.

I started with creating the background using a stencil called Cellular by Dina Wakley Media and Mermaid Lagoon Distress Oxide Ink.  To get the water effect I used the stencil multiple times in different positions to create the layered effect.  

I used Copic markers to add color to the image which I fussy cut and used foam squares to attach.  Along with the baker's twine, I added a button and sequins along the way.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

All Dressed Up - ATG #129 (Jul 14)

Dragonfly Dreams - Outdoors (Jul 2) .

Challenge up your life - Summer #148 (Jun 27) .

Welcome Little One - Boy

 Welcome to our SKETCH Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is The Hedgehog (De Egel) and the lucky winner will receive a special surprise!

The digi image below is Daphne Sitting on a Cloud by Amanda Jayne Designs.  I started by coloring the image with Copic markers then masking it off and used a blending brush with Stormy Sky Distress Oxide Ink.  Before removing the masking I sprayed with a bit of water and let it dry then used Nested Round Tags die cut by Maker's Movement.

The papers are from the Bundle of Joy Boy Collection by Echo Park and the sentiment is from the Baby Stamp Set by Honey Bee Stamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations using our sketch above!

Challenges

Tic Tac Toe Challenge #162 - Die Cut, Embossing, Masculine (May 26)

Cardz for Guyz - Wildlife #296 (May 29) .

Taylor Made Cards 4U - ATG w/optional Masculine (May) .

Daisy Chain Challenges - Add an Animal (May 28) .

It's Piggy Party Time

Welcome to our "Add an Animal" Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is our own Claudia and Lisbeth and the lucky winner will receive a special surprise!

I created a slimline card with an image by Woodware Stamps called Pig party.

I used Copic markers to color the party piggys then went to work adding glossy accents to various features.  After putting the layers together I added some buttons and finished off with the sentiment.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Ike's World - ATG - Critter Crazy #154 (April) .

Unicorn Challenge - Include an Animal #75 (April)

AAA Birthday - Critters #36 (April)

CCC Digi Creations - Include an Animal #135 (April) .

Make a Wish Punk Style

Welcome to our Sketch Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is Oddball Art Co. and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice!

This image is Tanith #101 and I had some fun with her.  After coloring her with Copic markers I decided to make the ledge that she was sitting on a bit more pronounced.  Something still was missing so I took a big gamble and decided to add a brick wall behind her.  I used a stencil and outlined the bricks with my lightest Copic and once I was done I started coloring in the blocks ... something was still missing.  Took out my black Micron 005 marker and did some loose outlining, that's the ticket!

I wasn't sure what sentiment to use, and ended up with a simple "Make a Wish".  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

C.F.A.F.T. Challenge - Female #630 .

Allsorts Challenge - Feminine #668 .

You Color My World

Welcome to our January Sketch Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   The lucky winner will receive a special surprise from our own Claudia and Lisbeth!

Last year I purchased June's Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp and decided to pull it out to create my version of our January sketch. The kit was fabulous, full of stamps, paper, die-cut, stencil and embellies.

I used the rainbow die-cut on the rainbow then used Distress Oxide Inks to blend the colors of the rainbow with mini daubers.  The clouds were stamped on paper that I had distressed blue then fussy cut them out.  The papers were also part of the kit  

I used some shimmer mist on the rainbow and clouds and once they were dry I started planning the layout.  A couple of the clouds have pop-dots and the finishing touch was adding some bling to the rainbows.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Skatin' by to say ...

Reminder time for Creative Sketchy Girls Winter/Christmas/New Year's Challenge - there is still time to link up your creation(s) here!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Color of Love and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice! 

I used the stamp and die-cut set Polar Bear Pals by MFT Stamps.  After coloring the polar bear with Copics I used the matching die-cut to cut it out and added pop dots to the back.  

I taped off the bottom of the card and used Blueprint and Prize Ribbon Oxide Distress Inks to color the sky.  After it dried I pulled out my Snowy Flurry stencil by Taylored Expressions the spread texture paste overtop.  Of course, in true fashion I forgot something, the sentiment.  Luckily there was room at the bottom that fit the sentiment from the Jolly and Merry stamp set by Mama Elephant.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing what you create!

Challenges

A Place to Start - ATG w/optional Blue .

Use your Stuff - Snow or Winter #438

 Welcome to our CHRISTMAS / WINTER / HAPPY NEW YEAR'S Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is Color of Love and the lucky winner will receive 3 digi stamps!

This image is Santa Possum and I colored this cute little possum with Copic markers and along the way I added some glossy accents and some sparkle.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Happiness at Creative Sketchy Girls

 Welcome to our new Sketch Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is Digi Doodle Studios!

This image is Pumpkin Spice and I colored her with Copic markers in rich Autumn colors.  I used papers from my stash, Like Father like Son Collection by Fancy Pants Designs.  I put the layout together based on our sketch and added some leaves and a few pieces of sequins to finish it off.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Digi Doodle Studios - ATG w/DDS Image .

Girlz Rebel Challenge - Color Combo & Autumn Leaves #9 .

If you give a Crafter a Cookie - #162 November .

The Card Concept - #164, Inspiration = The rich colors .

You Totally Rock

 Welcome to our "For the Men" Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is De Egel and the lucky winner will receive a special prize!

This image is Road Works Reg from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.

I used my Silhouette Cameo to print and cut Road Works Reg then I started coloring with Copic markers.  This is the perfect image for me as I want to make cards for the guys on my team working on one of my transportation projects.  We're almost done the project and they've worked really hard to get it to completion.

For the background I used a brick stencil with Picket Fence Distressed Ink.  I stamped the sentiment (Uplifters by Paper Smooches) with Versamark and set it with White embossing powder.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Dr. Digi's House of Stamps - Card of the Week .

Paperminutes - With a Hat #714 .

2 Sisters on the Blog - Card for a Man #55 (Oct) .

Inkspirational - For the Boys/Men #250 .

Cheers!

Are you ready for a Sketch challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls?!  Time to get your creative juices flowing because we want to see your interpretations of our sketch!

Our fabulous sponsor is SheepSki Designs and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice.

This adorable image is Acorn Ale, now who doesn't love gnomes and beer?!

I created somewhat of a scene with my cloud stencil then used a sponge dabber to create the ground.  The two "thirsty" gnomes were colored with Copic markers.  For the sketch layout I used papers from the Fall Fling Collection by Lawn Fawn

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

Prize: Three (3) Digital Images

Challenges

A Place to Start - Patterned Paper, Please (Sept) .

Dream Valley Challenges - 2 or more Patterned Papers (Sept) .

Challenge Up Your Life - Mushrooms .

Butterflies

Welcome to our Butterfly Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is Oddball Art and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice!

This image is Josie & the Butterflies and I colored her using Copic markers then masked Josie and the butterflies so I could apply distress inks over a stencil.  I used a butterfly diecut to make the yellow butterflies and attached them with pop dots to the card. To finish it off I added a few gems.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Cardz 4 Galz - Texture .

Clever Dexter - Use a Stencil #20 (Aug) .

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 .

Ribbon, Rope, Lace

 Welcome back for a new challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls.  This month our theme is Ribbon, Rope or Lace, you get to choose!  Our sponsor for this challenge is StarStampz!

This little guy is Dennis, aptly named if you ask me!  You all remember Dennis the Menace, right or am I dating myself?!

I decided to create an ATC since I didn't realize that I printed the image a bit on the smaller side.  I colored Dennis with Copic markers then framed the image with black cardstock.  I added some twine or rope at the top of the image and stamped the sentiment with Versamark onto black cardstock, sprinkled it with white embossing powder and set the heat gun to it.

I think he's pretty darn cute!

Sketch Challenge - Oddball Art

 Welcome back for a new monthly challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!  This month we have a sketch for you and I look forward to seeing your interpretations!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Oddball Art and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice!

This image is Fairy Girl in Heart Antennas and comes with two sentiments (not shown).  I colored her with Copic markers and the love sentiment was computer generated. 

I dug through my papers and came across these in my Valentine's Day stash and thought they worked well with my coloring. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your sketch interpretations! 

Challenges

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG #158 .

Try it on Tuesday - Make it Feminine .

Aud Sentiments Challenge - For the Girls #275 .

Cardz 4 Galz - Things with Wings #147 .

Sketchy Girls BINGO Challenge Reminder

 Welcome to the first reminder of our BINGO Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!

Our Sponsor this month is De Egel and they have graciously provided a wonderful prize for the winner of this challenge.

For my reminder card, I chose to follow the right line of the BINGO card - Ribbon, Gems, Yellow.

I used a No-name stamp set that I picked up at a local Thrift store and stamped the feather and sentiment with Versamark.  I sprinkled white embossing powder on the feather and gold over the sentiment then set the heat gun to it.

Once the embossing powder was set I used daubers with Distress Inks (Spiced Marmalade, Worn Lipstick, Mustard Seed) over the feather and then gave a light spray of Antiqued Bronze Mica.  I finished it off with gold ribbon on the top and two pink gems near the bottom.

You have until May 19th to link up your creation here. I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Krafty Chicks Challenge - ATG #557 .

Through the Purple Haze - ATG w/Optional Ribbon/Lace #179 .

Always Fun Challenges - CAS #211 .

Crafting Happiness Challenges - ATG w/Optional Bright Colors #94 .

B-I-N-G-O Challenge

 Welcome to our new challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!  As the title indicates, our theme this month is a BINGO Challenge.  

Our sponsor this month is De Egel and they have graciously provided a wonderful prize for the winner of this challenge, thank you!!

For my card I chose to work with Gems, Die-cut/Punches and Rope (Twine).  I came across a card created by Tracey Cuccia and I fell in love with the simple design so I decided to give it a try.  

I used the butterfly die-cut from the Tagged collection by Penny Black and as you can see I cut a number of different colored butterflies and stacked them up to create dimension. I applied glue to the middles of the butterflies so once dried I could fan them out a bit.  

To create the butterfly's path I used different colored gems and used a black marker to add the dots in between.  The sentiment is from the Vintage Vogue collection by StampinUp!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you make your way over to see the wonderful creations by our Design Team and to link up your creation!

Challenges

International Art & Soul - Winged Creatures #106 .

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Twist "In the Garden" (April) .

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog - Animals, Birds and/or Insects #61 (April) .

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)