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

Your're Kick A$$

It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is ATG - Any Thing Goes.

Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter and the lucky winner will receive 3 images of their choice!

I chose to work with The Bricklayer for this challenge.  I made this card for a kick a$$ girl, Stephanie.  We work in what could be considered, or used to be considered a male dominate field.  She was a member of my project team and coordinated all the field/construction work for one of my projects.  Without her, it would not have been as successful as it was.  Thanks Stephanie!  

I used the print and cut feature on my Silhouette Cameo then colored the image with Copics.  For the background, I used a brick stencil and Picket Fence Distress Ink and black glimmer mist.  The sentiment is from the Uplifters collection by Paper Smooches which was heat embossed with black embossing powder. 

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

Challenges:

STAMPlorations - Stencil Challenge .

 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!

Oh Christmas Tree Re-visited

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is 'Twas the Challenge before Christmas meaning "revisit your fave challenge from 2021" and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute, cute image.  

Our lovely sponsor for this challenge is Crafty Sentiments!

This image is part of the Christmas Gnomes collection by Laurie Furnell Ink.  Even tho my card falls into two previous challenge categories, Elves/Gnomes & Fairies and Oh Christmas Tree, I opted for "Oh Christmas Tree" so I could try out my new background stamp by WOW! called Modern Winter Forest.  

I used Versamark on the background stamp and white embossing powder.  After using the heat gun to set the powder I used my tag die-cut.  I fussy cut the image after coloring with Copics then started assembling the card.

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!

Slidin' Santa

Ready for a new challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges?  Our theme as always is Anything Goes with an optional twist ... "CHRISTMAS".

Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter and the lucky winner will receive  3 digis of their choice!

This cute little image is Xtreme Xmas.  Didn't realize Santa was into Xtreme sports but the proof is in the image!

After coloring Santa with Copic markers I fussy cut the image and set him aside.  I went to work making the background using Hillside and slider die-cuts.  Not gonna lie, it took me a few tries to get it working.  

The sky was made using Peacock Feathers and Salty Ocean Distress Oxide Inks and the snowflakes were stamped with Versamark and white embossing powder.

Now it's your turn to show us your creativity.  Make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration.

Time to Be Merry little Gnome

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Time to be Merry.  Apologies as my post is late, vacationing in Mexico and all!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Laurie Furnell Ink and the lucky winner will receive 2 digi sets of their choice!

I loved coloring this little guy, he´s part of the Christmas Gnomies collection.  After coloring with Copic markers I fussy cut then added pop dots to the back.  I used my Tag diecuts for both pieces, using a snowflake embossing folder on the smaller tag.  I added the sentiment along the side then put the tag together before adding him to the background paper.  

Thanks for stopping by and BTW, we are having a DT Call.  Just check out the info here, we´d love to have you as part of our team!

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

Christmas Village

MAKE A SCENE is the theme for our December challenge at Christmas Craft Creations! Let your creative juices flow and imagination run wild!

Our local craft shop had their annual Customer Appreciation day and as I was poking around I came across this die cut called Village Edges by Elizabeth Craft Designs.

I used shades of grey for the two back layers and white for the top layer which I applied pop-dots for some dimension.  This die-cut is perfect for making multiple cards at one time and it's fast and easy to put together.

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!

Huddle in Color

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Anything Goes Christmas.  

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs and the lucky winner will receive 3 digi images of their choice!

This image is called Huddle.  Now I realize penguins are typically black and white however, I wanted to do something different - I only wish I printed the image a bit larger to prevent it being lost in the design.

I colored the image with Copic markers and used distress inks on the Holly Jolly stencil.  Our local craft shop had a customer appreciation day last weekend and I received the Sunburst Stripe Circle die-cut as a gift and decided to try it out.  The sentiment is from the Festive Ticker Tape Wording stamp set by Creative Expressions.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas cards and for some extra inspiration, make sure you check out our Design Team's creations.

Jolly Ornaments

A new month brings a new challenge at Christmas 24!  

Our theme this month is "Ribbon".  Show us your creativity by adding some ribbon to your creation!

This is a new stamp set for me, it's called Be Jolly by Create a Smile.  I fell in love with the expressions on their faces and had to have the set.  

I colored the images with Copic markers then fussy cut them all.  After deciding where I wanted the baubles I drew the strings then attached the images with pop-dots.  The sentiments are also from the set and I used gold and white embossing powder.  For the card on the right, I added some gold ribbon near the bottom. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Christmas 24 for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Challenges

Shopping our Stash - Triple Threat #459 .

Dream Valley Challenges - Christmas #260

Bright Lights

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is CHRISTMAS DELIGHT.  This challenge will bring you one card closer to the big day!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Jan's Digi Stamps and the lucky winner will receive $6 gift certificate to spend in Jan's store!

I chose to work with Brighten the Holidays for this challenge.

I colored this adorable duo with Copic markers and in keeping with the Cheery and Bright sentiment, I chose papers from Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party Collection by PhotoPlay.  I hope this card brightened your day and thanks so much for stopping by.

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

Challenges:

Mod Squad - Animal Themed Christmas .

Merry Kissmas

 Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is MEET ME UNDER THE MISTLETOE.  What does that mean you ask?  We want you to make a card for someone special and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cutie, patootie image.  

Our sponsor for this challenge is Polkadoodles and the lucky winner will receive a special prize!

This darling image is Hollybobs Mistletoe.

I colored the image with Copic Markers and decided to leave him as CAS. I added some polka-dot paper to the bottom and stamped the sentiment in Versamark and used white embossing powder.  The sentiment is from the Big Holiday Wishes set by Simon Says  Stamp.


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:

Make by Monday - Cute Christmas #162 .

Polkadoodles - ATG #47 .

The Paper Players - CAS #568 .

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 .

Holiday Squirrel

Ready for a new challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges?  Our theme as always is Anything Goes with an optional twist of "Ribbon or Twine".

Our sponsor for this challenge is Fabrika Fantasy and the lucky winner will receive 3 images of their choice!

This image is Holiday Squirrel and I used Copics to color the image and distressed inks for the sky.  I added some Nuvo glitter drops to the hat and glossy accents on a few elements in the image.  The background papers are from the Really Rainbow Christmas collection by Lawn Fawn.  The card was looking a bit sparse so I pulled out my snowflake die-cuts and added a few along with the sentiment from Stampin Up!

Now it's your turn to show us your creation!  Make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration. 

Prize: Three Images

Challenges:

Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG w/Critter #56 .

CCC Digi Creations - Christmas / Winter #131 .

River of Creativity - The Gift #8 .

Silent Snoozing

It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "Snow Much Fun".  We are getting closer to that time of year and this is the perfect challenge to make that Christmas card you've been putting off!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the lucky winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

I love working with Dr. Digi images and for this challenge I chose to work with Snoozing Santa.

I used Copic markers to color the image and OOPS, I just realized I was going to add some Nuvo Glitter Drops to his hat!  The background papers are from the Celebrate Christmas Collection by Echo Park and Believe Paper Pad by Heidi Swapp.

The sentiment is by Lily of the Valley, Christmas Tag Sentiments.  I fussy cut around the tag, punched a hole at the top and added some black & white baker's twine.  I applied foam squares to the image and banners and left the sentiment tag flat on the background paper with regular adhesive.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope this puts you in the Christmas Spirit.

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

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday #685 - 
Sweet Stampin' - Use Red

Peace on Earth Christmas #3 - Mood Board .

Polar Hi

Fun Folds is the theme for our November challenge at Christmas Craft Creations! I love this theme because I get so used to creating rectangle or square cards that things can get stale - fun folds is a great way to get your creative juices flowing.  

During my many hours of Pinterest I came across a fun fold card by Queen B Creations.  Not only did I love the stamp set she used (will be a purchase of mine) I fell in love with her fun and easy fold and she her instructions are easy to follow.

For my rendition of Lisa's card, I used my Polar Bear Pals stamp set by MFT Stamps.  What I love about this fold is you get to use more than one image and using the polar bears, not much coloring is required which makes this a fast and easy creation.

I'm super excited about this card and I hope you have as much fun with the fold as I did.  

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

Secrets to  Stamping - Fun Fold for Creative Creases #18 .

Aud Sentiments - Christmas + Sentiment #287 (Nov)

Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG featuring a Creature #56  (Nov) .

CAS Christmas - Christmas Critters  (Nov) ,

Candy Canes

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Candy Canes an/or For a Child.  

Without a sponsor for this challenge, we are playing just for fun and I hope you join us - it will be another Christmas card for your stash!

This digital image is one I've had for a long time and unfortunately Fresh Brewed Designs is no longer in business.

I decided on making a slimline card so I sized the image a bit larger than I normally would. I used my Silhouette Cameo to print and cut the image then started coloring with Copics.  After the coloring I added White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops to the hat and glossy accents on the frosting, candy canes and cookies. 

The background papers are from my stash so I'm not sure where it's from.  The sentiment is from the Snow Globe Sentiments collection by MFT. 

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas cards and for some extra inspiration, make sure you check out our Design Team's creations.

Challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Whimsical

Happy Little Stampers - ATG (Nov)

Merry Little Christmas - ATG #40 (Nov)

Aud Sentiments - Christmas + A Sentiment .

Craft Rocket Challenges - Winter/Snow (Nov)

Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas #538 .

Holiday Cheers

 A new month brings a new challenge at Christmas 24!  

Our theme this month is a color one - Green, Gold and Kraft.  Show us your creativity using those three colors in your creation!

While I was reorganizing my craft room I came across some wooden Christmas stamps and found this one that I had forgotten about.  It's called Holiday Cheers by The Uptown Design Company.  

I stamped the image onto Kraft cardstock and used Prismacolor pencils to color the image. It was looking pretty bare so I added some baker's twine, sequins and framed the Kraft cardstock with green and gold-toned cardstock.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Christmas 24 for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Challenges

Sunday Stamps - Color Chalenge (Green, Gold/Yellow, Black) .

Inkspirational Challenges - Word Prompt: Cheer #251 .

Merry Little Christmas - Anything Goes (Nov)

A Bit Batty

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Anything Goes!

Our sponsor for this challenge is SheepSki Designs and Andrea has graciously offered 3 images to the lucky winner, thank you Andrea!

I chose to work with Bit Batty for this challenge since it's soooo close to Hallowe'en (my fave).  I used my Silhouette to print and cut the image and used Copic markers to color.  Next I created my background using the following Distress Oxide Inks, Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Hickory Smoke, and Black Soot.  

After blending the inks I sprayed with water then let it dry.  The sentiment is an old one and really didn't stamp that clear, the letters kinda run together.  Anyhoo .. I stamped the sentiment with Versamark, sprinkled on the black embossing powder and went to work heat setting. After sticking the image on the card, my final step was spraying the card with  Frost sheer shimmer spray.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a safe and spooky Hallowe'en!

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

Challenges:

SheepSki Designs - ATG

Crafty Gals Corner - Hallowe'en Colors (Oct) .

Mod Squad - Hallowe'en .

Use Your Stuff - Hallowe'en .

In the Pink at Christmas

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is IN THE PINK AT CHRISTMAS" and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cutie, patootie image.  

We have two fabulous sponsor for this challenge, Crafty Ribbons and Di's Digi Stamps.

This image is Three Chilly Polar Bears by Di's Digi Stamps and I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the image then I colored it with Copic markers.  For the background I used Distress Oxide ink in Spun Sugar, Pickled Raspberry and Worn Lipstick.  Once the pink background was done I sprayed it with some water and let it dry.

The sentiment is from the Merry Messages collection by Lawn Fawn which I heat embossed in gold.  Next I used die-cuts to make the snow banks then added pop-up dots to the image.  Once assembled I spritzed the card with Frost sheer shimmer spray.

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: 

Di's Digi Challenge - Cute or Creepy .

Dragonfly Dreams - In the Pink (Oct) .

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers (Oct) - E for Everything Pink .

Aud Sentiments - Christmas Sentiment #286 .

ABC Christmas Challenges - V for Vocabulary (Oct) .

CCAYR - S for Snowbanks (Oct) .

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Loved One (Oct) .

Happy Little Stampers - ATG (Oct)

Sparkles Christmas Challenge (Oct) - Flora and/or Fauna .

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 .

EEEEEK!

Ready for a new challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges?  Our theme as always is Anything Goes with an optional twist ... "Black & Purple".

Our sponsor for this challenge is CAS-UAL Fridays Stamps and the lucky winner will receive a $20 gift certificate to use in their store!

I have had this image for so long, I have no idea where it came from.  Honestly, I've had a page of Hallowe'en digis floating around for a couple of years that I had colored but never made them into cards, until now.

Copic markers were used to color the image then framed it with black cardstock.  The purple background paper is from the Candy Carnival collection by Doodlebug Designs and the striped paper is from my stash.

The sentiment is computer generated and cut out using Fishtail Die-cut. After assembling the card I added some sequins and one giant button with baker's twine. 

Now it's your turn to show us your Back & Purple creations!  Make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration.

Challenges:
Crafty Gals Corner - Halloween Colors #224 (Oct) .

The Paper Funday Challenges - Halloween or color Purple (Oct) .

Show us your Pussycats Challenge - Meowloween #71 (Oct) .

Try it on Tuesday - Halloween Time (Oct) .

Unicorn Challenge - Halloween (Oct) .

Crafting Happiness Challenges - Color Challenge (purple, orange, green, black) #116 .

Sketched Flowers

It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Embossing Delight - heat or dry embossing, the choice is yours!

Our sponsor for this challenge is our very own Kelly and she is generously donating a $25 Close to My Heart surprise package!  

I recently purchased a stamp set from Simon Says Stamp, it's called Sketched Flowers. It comes with this beautiful flower bouquet as well as single stamps and sentiments, it's a lovely set.

Now I'm a Copic girl at heart but for this card I decided to try using watercolors.  I used Versa Mark then stamped the image onto watercolor paper.  I sprinkled gold embossing powder all over the card then used my heat gun to set the powder then I started painting. I have to admit it was easier that I had expected although the images are not small and intricate. 

To finish it off I sprayed the face of the card with Metallic Gold spray - overall I'm really happy with the results and had fun with my watercolors.

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

Challenges:

AAA Cards - CAS Celebrate #200 .

Bastel-Traum - Watercolor #btchallenge #105

Fa La La La Walrus

If you haven't started making Christmas cards yet I hope our new challenge at Christmas Craft Creations will get your creative juices flowing!  Our theme for this month is Black & White plus one other color.

This image is Christmas Walrus by Dead Sea Toons and it really makes me chuckle.  I hope you take a moment to check them out, the images are so quirky and fun!

I colored the image with Copic markers and I hope I'm not stretching our B&W + One Color by using grey - my way of thinking was it's just a shade of black!

The papers are from the B&W Christmas Collection by Paper Rose - I LOVE these papers which is why I purchased two packs!  I cut out the paper layers and put them all together with the final touches being the snowflake brads in the corners which I added some blue gems to the centre of the snowflakes.

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

Challenges

ABC Christmas Challenge - V for Vocabulary (Oct) .

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round - S = Snowflakes / T = Trees (Oct) .

Get Creative Challenges - Holidays #106 (Oct) .