Gnome Hello

"Something to Say" is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from Polkadoodles!

I created this card using the Polkadoodles image Spring Flowers Gnome.  I colored the image with Copic markers then had the task of fussy cutting (groan).  The image comes with an SVG file but I wasn't at home at the time of making so didn't have use of my Cricut.  

The Hello was stamped in Versamark and heated with white emobssing powder.  The set is How to Say Hello by MFT (no longer available). I added foam squares to the gnome and bee before affixing to the card base.  I would like to add a few more bees and will probably do so once I'm back at home.

Make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from or Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

XOXO Polar Bear

Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges has a new challenge ready to go for you!

CBC will feature a new Bingo card for each challenge and while this isn't your typical game of BINGO, you are required to use at least three items in ONE column.

We are a "just for fun" challenge where you will have the chance to proudly display our Winner or Top Pick Badge!

My choice is the Column G: Valentine, red, free, gems, die-cuts

To create this card I used Love Hearts embossing folder by Bringing Crafts-Too you and XOXO die cut to create the background.  The polar bear is from the Polar Bear Pals stamp set by MFT, colored with Copic markers.  The gems were placed using the Imaginisce iRock tool.

So glad you stopped by and I look forward to seeing your creation!

SNOW MUCH FUN is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from Beccy's Place!

The image and sentiment is from the Snow Time collection. I used Copic markers to create the sky and color the adorable snowman and white acrylic paint for the snow splatters to make this card.

Make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Cute & Christmassy

 Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Cute & Christmassy is the theme for our December challenge - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

                            

Remember Saturated Canary?!  I thought Krista Smith was still selling digital stamps under her how name but I wasn't able to find her images anywhere.  She was on Etsy for a while but no longer, so sad.

I colored the adorable Xmas image with Copic markers and added some Stickles for a touch of glitter.  The papers are from the the Be Merry Collection by Pink & Main and the sentiment stamped in red.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Merry Christmas!

Sparkle and Shine Underwear

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Sparkle and Shine is the theme for our MONTH challenge - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

Back in the day, I purchased a digital stamp from Whimsie Doodles (so sad they are no longer in business) with a similar sentiment and pairs of underwear.  I recently came across a stamp set I Believe by Miss Ink Stamps and had to purchase it!

After stamping and coloring the pieces of under garments with Copic markers I fussy cut each image and applied foam squares to the back.  The sentiment was cut out using Circle die cut and framed using red metallic paper.  

I created the background using Floral Wave stencil also by Miss Ink Stamps along with Sparkle Stencil paste and Black Soot Distress Ink.  For some extra sparkle, I sprinkled some extra glitter on top while still wet and to finish it off, I added some sequins.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments - Glitter and/or Christmas  + Sentiment #319 (Nov 30) .

Daring Cardmakers - Sparkle (Nov 329) .

Merry Whatever!

Very excited to be a Guest Designer at CAS on Friday, thank you all so much for having me!

The theme for their new challenge is "Christmas with non-holiday items". Such a unique theme and I love it although I will admit I was second guessing myself! I think a cat with antlers fits the bill ....

I just received this stamp, appropriately named Merry Whatever by Unity Stamps.  It made me chuckle so I had to get it. 

I hope you have the chance to join the challenge!

Sweet Gingerbread Wishes

'TIS THE SEASON is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from Polkadoodles!

The image I used for this card is Cupcake Gingerbread Holly.  I colored the image using Copic markers and attempted a plaid design on the cupcake holder (truthfully this was my second attempt!).  After coloring I fussy cut the adorable image and started working on the shaker tag.

The tag was created using Gift Tags Dies by Paper Smooches.  I cut the inside using Labels One Dies by Spellbinders.  The sentiment is from the Snow Globe Sentiments by MFT.

Doh, I took the picture before adding some stickles to the icing .. well, you'll just have to use your imagination!

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. - Christmas #741 (Nov 27) .

Craft Rocket Challenges - Christmas/Winter #120 (Nov 28) .

Moving Along with the Times - Sparkle #172 (Nov 29) .

Christmas Puppy

Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges has a new challenge ready to go for you!

CBC will feature a new Bingo card for each challenge and while this isn't your typical game of BINGO, you are required to use at least three items in ONE column.

This month Polkadoodles is sponsoring our challenge!

My choice was the "I" column - Make own background, CAS, Smooshing, Glitter

This cute little puppy is Lucky Present and I colored him with Copics then set to work on fussy cutting.  I created the background by spraying distress inks with water and using a piece of acetate to pick up the colors and started smooshing on the paper. Finished it off with silver shimmer spray and there are glitter stickles on the Santa hat.

So glad you stopped by and I look forward to seeing your creation!

 

Challenges

Polkadoodles Friday Challenge - ATG #43 (Nov 8) .

CAS on Friday - Use a Corner of your Card #295 (Nov 6) .

Jingle Belles - Not a Creature was Stirring (Nov 6) .

My Time to Craft Christmas - Winter Animals #98 (Nov 6) .

Simply CAS - Christmas in Coming (Nov 28) .

Excavating a Spooky Halloween

I was asked to create a Halloween card for a little boy who loves Excavators.  I found this image on ETSY and thought it would be perfect.

I printed the excavator image and stamped images from Frightful Little Bits on Copic paper then went to work coloring with Copic markers.  To create the background, I used distress oxide inks and the Layering Mask Moon stencil by Tim Holtz.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope this card puts a smile on your face!

Challenges

Cupcake Inspirations - Lime, Purple, Black (Nov 8) .

Make My Monday - Spooky/Halloween #237 (Nov 3) .

Sweet Stampin' - Hallowe'en (Nov 8) 

Just Add Ink - Stencilling #725 (Oct 29) .

Cool Tidings in Pink

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Christmas Pinks is the theme for our new challenge - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

This cute Penguin image is from Just Me however I see they are no longer in business :(

I used Copic markers to color the image and the background papers are from the Be Merry paper pad by Pink & Main.  I love the bright colors of this pad and they fit perfectly with the Pink theme!

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

A Place to Start - ATG w/Optional Pink (Nov 5) .

MTTCC - Winter Animals #98  (Nov 7) .