Born to Create

Hello all! I'm back with a couple of my creations using the Pins & Needles Stamp Collection by Kate Hadfield.

This collection is full of fabulous crafty elements and it was difficult to choose the images to use!

I love this one and I'll be laminating it so I can hang it in my craft room!  The border is a freebie from The Doodle Den.

A little play on words for this one! The ball of yarn is also from the  Pins & Needles Stamp Collection and the sentiment was computer generated.  After coloring the image with Copic markers I went to work using Nuvo Crystal Drops in Carnation Pink, Ebony Black and Simply White, I also added a touch of White Blizzard Glitter Drops.

Make sure to check out the Gallery for some inspiration from our amazing team and fellow crafters!

Challenges

Just Us Girls - Photo Inspiration #629 .

SoSS - L is for Layers #208 .

Last Christmas I gave you my HEART

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Last Christmas I gave you my HEART" - operative word being "heart" so we want you to include a heart on your card 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.

Both the image and sentiment are from Scribbles Designs, #905 Hearts Truck and #048 All Hearts Come Home.

I colored the image with Copic markers and would loved to have added glossy accents on various hearts but my bottle has mysteriously disappeared ... I'm sure once I purchase a new bottle, the old one will appear.

The papers are from the Tula & Norbert's Christmas Party Collection by Photo Play. 

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:

CCAYR - Red & Green w/Circles and/or Ribbon (Apr) .

Happy Little Stampers Christmas - ATG w/optional Glitter (Apr)

I've Been Chicken You Out

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Wings & Things or Furry Things.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Pattie's Creations and the lucky winner will receive four, yes 4 images of their choice!

I chose to work with Silly Chickens on Coop cause they crack me up!  I used Copic markers to color the image, white gel pen to add dots and finished it off with glossy accents.  The background was made using Fossilized Amber and Spice Marmalade Distress Oxide Inks with Honeycomb stencil by PhotoPlay.  The sentiments were computer generated.

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

Challenges:

Pattie's Creations - ATG #193 (April) .

Papercraft Challenges - Animals on the farm #81 (May 14)

Colorful Options - Yellow (April) .

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - Feature a Creature #549 (April) .

Ellibelle's Corner - Animals (April) .

Tartan / Plaid over at Christmas Craft Creations

Tartan / Plaid is the theme for our April Challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!  Our challenge will run until May 10th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

I decided to make two cards, one tartan and one plaid.  These are quick and easy cards and I like these when you're creating a bunch of cards at the same time.

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
ABC Christmas Challenges - H for Ho, Ho, Ho

CCAYR - Red & Green w/Circles &/or Ribbon .

Creations in Pink - ATG #45

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) .

KINDA CUTE HOP

Welcome!  I'm really excited to be a part of this fabulous Blog Hop hosted by Patricia of Kinda Cute and so glad you stopped by.  If you’ve arrived here from Kim's blog, you’re in the right place however if you've missed Patricia's blog first, please hop over there for all the deets!

Seeing as we are so close to Easter, I created my card with that in mind using the adorable Easter Bird image.

I used Copic markers to color the images and have to admit, my first attempt was to color the egg with bold & bright colors but to me, it just didn't work so I opted for a white egg with a touch of softer tones. I'm really happy with the soft colors and I hope you like them too!  

To create the tag, I used Nested Round Tags by Maker's Movement and decided on a chicken wire embossing folder to add a bit of dimension. to add some color I used Tiny Banners and Toppers die cuts by My Craft Spot with papers from the simply Spring Collection and Hoppy Easter by Doodlebug.

Now you can hop along over to Mugha and check out her talents and just keep hopping along and visit all of us, remember to leave some love cause you could win 5 digital stamps just for commenting – you don’t wanna miss out on that!

If you get sidetracked along the way, here’s the list:

https://kindacutebypatricia.blogspot.com/

https://savyakala.blogspot.com/

https://heatherwoodall.blogspot.com/

http://craftinghelen.blogspot.com/

https://princessjessiecrafts.wordpress.com/blog-2/

https://jessicashevonnesco.wixsite.com/crazycatladycards

https://kimkreates.blogspot.com

http://1krazeemama.blogspot.com/

http://craftomania123.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by and have fun!

Challenges

Get Creative Challenges - Springtime #110

Dragonfly Dreams - Spring/Easter (Apr) .

Can you handle the Pressure? - ATG w/twist of Easter (Apr 20) .

Daring Cardmakers - A Little Bird Told Me (April 15) .

Summer Trainers

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is For the Girls.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the fabulous All Dressed Up and the lucky winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

I chose to work with Summer Trainers for this challenge. I think this image is so cute!

I colored the image with Copic markers and searched my stash of papers until I found the right combo.  I came across this card by Stacey at Stacey's Creative Corner and loved the layout so decided to give it a try.  

I used square die-cuts by Spellbinders on the image and blue and yellow papers then tried to get them as even and straight as possible! The sentiment is computer generated using my new Cricut Joy to write the sentiment then cut out the banner and banner background.

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

Challenges:

All Dressed Up Facebook - Cute .

Seize the Birthday - Stripe it Up #235 .

Dies R Us - Challenge #190 .

Die Cut Divas - Tic Tac Toe (Layers, Yellow, Flowers) .

Birthday Wishes

Hello all! I'm back with one of my creations using the Happy Birthday Stamps Collection by Kate Hadfield.  This collection is a freebie when you subscribe so make sure you head on over to sign up!

We also have a new freebie scrapbook template this month, Stamped & Stitch and I incorporated the design in my card below.

I used my Silhouette Cameo to print and cut the image then went to work coloring with Copic markers.  I incorporated Washi tape, buttons and a flower in the design then stamped the sentiment and assembled the card. I would have loved to add glossy accents to the icing however my bottle has disappeared ... sigh.

I hope you have a chance to create a card or scrapbook page with this fab template and make sure to upload it to our gallery!

Challenges

Seize the Birthday - Stripe it Up .

Across the Miles

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Winter Sports and our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi House of Stamps.  The lucky winner will receive ### of their choice!

This image is Rescue Squad - gotta love this kinda rescue! I used Copic markers to color the image and matched it with papers from the Welcome Winter Collection by Carta Bella.  I wasn't sure what sentiment to use and happened across this one from Bold Season by Stampendous - I think it's perfect.  Added a few embellies and called it a day!

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.