Birthday Balloons

A new month brings a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Our theme this month is MORE THAN ONE FOLD - show us your creativity and put those folds into play!

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

To showcase the many folds, I used a double easel fold to create this birthday card.  I followed Gloria's instructions here and they are easy to follow. The papers are from the Magical Birthday Boy collection by Echo Park and the Birthday Balloons die-cuts are by Pretty Pink Posh.  To create the "Happy" I used a die-cut and ran it thru my Big Shot multiple times and glued them together to create a stack and heat embossed "birthday" on black cardstock and used a banner die-cut.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Get Creative Challenges for some more inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Challenges

Dennis with a Sling Shot

FUN FOLDS 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 StarStampz!

This image is Dennis and is one of my faves as it so reminds me of my boys when they were young.  I used Copics to color the image and set to work on the Dutch Door Fold I found while scanning through Pinterest, Kim Williams has easy to follow instructions here.

  

I used oval die cuts and patterned paper from Hello Spaceboy collection by Prima Marketing however it's old stock and no longer available. This fun fold is super easy and super quick and will definitely be using this fold again.

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

Challenges:

Make my Monday - Masculine #201 (June 3)

Sweet Stampin' - Masculine Makes (May 26)

Craft Rocket Challenges - For the Boys #103 (May 27)

Simple Christmas Stocking

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something SIMPLE" and 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 so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

This image is is from the Yuletide Joy collection by Close to my Heart. This set is from 2016 and pretty sure it's no longer available.

I started by stamping the images with VersaMark ink then covered with white embossing powder and applied heat from the heat gun and card is done!  Easy Peasy and very SIMPLE!  I made many of these cards using all the stamps from the set (stocking, bell, start, present) with gold, silver and black embossing powders with different colored cardstock.

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!

Flower Frenzy at Get Creative

A new month brings a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Our theme this month is FLOWER FRENZY Show us your creativity by adding flowers to your creation!  

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

To make this slimline card I used a flower background stamp Dainty Daisies by Whimsy Stamps, inked it up with VersaMark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  I then applied Distress inks overtop to create the yellow/green background.  The sentiment and butterflies were made using die cuts.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Get Creative Challenges for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Merry Christmas BINGO Style

 Super excited to tell you about a new Christmas Challenge on the "blog"...  Christms Bingo Challenges 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!

I decided on the "O" Column - stripes, glitter (paper), layers and twine.  I created two cards with the same design, one with white cardstock and the second using grey.  I pulled out some glitter cardstock to create the stripes and the "HAPPY" die-cuts. I used my Cricut Joy to create the tags (including the writing) then set to work on the assembly.  I think what I loved the most about these cards is how fast they came together.  

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

Flower Power at Creative Knockouts

FLOWER POWER 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 LeAnn's World 101!

This beautiful image is Bouquet.  I colored the image with Copics and used a round die-cut then added Glossy Accents and pink Nuvo drops for dimension. I snagged this paper by  Dare 2b Artzy from the sale bin at our local craft store - I wish I pick up a few more pieces! 

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

Challenges:

Cut it Up - What's in your Garden #276 (May 3)

Make my Monday - Flowers #199 (May 7)

Cheerful Sketches - #119 (Apr 28)

Snowman Family

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something Hand Colored" and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

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

This image is is from Woodware Craft Collections "Snowman Family". I stamped the image on cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  Before adding Nuvo drops and glossy accents, I used my Frosty Snowflakes stencil by Simple Stories with texture paste combined with gold glitter and to finish it off I sprayed the card with Sheer Shimmer craft spray. The sentiment is from the Top Hat Snowman set also by Woodware.

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:

Just Add Ink - Color Challenge #649 (Apr 25)

My Time to Craft Christmas - Christmas Quote #58 (Apr 27)

Christmas Humor and Happy Birthday to us!

Humor is the theme for our April challenge and we are celebrating our 3rd birthday at Christmas Craft Creations!

Our challenge will run until May 9th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win special prizes donated by our amazing Design Team.

This image is from the set Holly Jolly My Butt by Deb Davis.  I no longer have this set but before I sold it, I stamped a few images however I have no idea what paper I used as I was having some issues with the ink bleeding :( To cover some of the bleeding I tried using Fun Flock and a white gel pen.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for your chance to win!

Challenges

Unicorn Challenge - Add an Animal #86 (Apr 27)

Sending Sunshine

A new month brings a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Our theme this month is Springtime Blues and you will have until May 2nd to add your creation!

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

I've had enough of the springtime blues, bring on the warm weather and enough rain already!

I created this shaker card based on a previous creation I found on Pinterest by Christine.  Those who follow my posts know that I'm not particularly fond of creating shaker cards and yes, there were no shortages of problems along the way!  

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Get Creative Challenges for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Challenges

My Time to Craft - Springtime .

Live your Life by a Compass

Two or More Patterned Papers is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

Our challenge will run until April 12th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize from our fabulous sponsor Beccy's Place!

I used Copics to color the image and added some sparkle to the compass face with a Wink of Stella and a black glitter Spica pen for the beaded chain.  The papers are from the 24/Seven Collection by Simple Stories.

I love this image Walk by Faith and it comes with a number of beautiful sentiments.  It is very similar to a tattoo I have, and the meaning of the compass to me is so you can "always find your way home".

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

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Beccy's Place - ATG