Even Mermaids Drink Coffee

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

Our sponsor for this challenge is LeAnn's World 101 and the lucky winner will receive 2 digis of their choice!

I chose to work with Mermaid Coffee for this challenge 'cause seriously, who doesn't drink coffee?!.
I used Copic markers to color the image and a white gel pen to add some accents along the way.  I pulled out my coffee rim and coffee beans stamp and used Frayed Burlap Distress Ink to ink them up.  I added some brown ribbon and blue pearls to finish it off.

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

Challenges:

Try it on Tuesday - Make it Feminine (Aug 9) .

Crafty Calendar  Challenge - Add Ribbon (July 28) .

The Fairy and the Unicorn - Fantasy (July 30) .

Rockin' Robin at Christmas with the Cuties

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "not just ... "Rockin' Robin" - what does that mean?! We want you to include Christmas critter(s) 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.

If you're looking for a quick and easy card, then this is it.  I created this card using Coolest Christmas Stamp Set by Darcie's Heart and Home.  After coloring the image with Copic markers, I fussy cut and added foam squares to the back.  After assembling the card I attached the matching flat back tin pin embellishment to the present.

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:

Double Trouble - Challenge #116 .

Jingle Belles - Bling on the Holidays (Aug 1) .

Alphabet Challenge - H is for Holidays (July 28) .

My Time to Craft - Christmas in July #486 (July 28) .

My Time to Craft Christmas - Cutesy Christmas #39 (Aug 4) .

Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenge - Christmas in July #7(July 30) .

You are Mer-mazing

Welcome to our Sketch Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is LeAnn's World 101 and the lucky winner will receive 2 digi images of their choice!

This image is Kalani  and I colored her with Copic markers and used my Silhouette Cameo to cut around the image.  I used papers from my stash and I tried to match the colors as best I could.  I added some bubbles using Tiny Bubbles by Altenew and the sentiment is from the Oceanside Typewriter Sentiments by Memory Box.

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

Challenges

Paper Minutes - Maritime #753 (July 25) .

Try it on Tuesday - Make it Magical (July 26) .

Wild About You

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

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

This "wild" image from SheepSki Designs is called Tropical and my celebration is "love".  I colored the image with Copic makrers then used the Tropical Leaves stencil by Lawn Fawn to create the background with Distress Oxide Inks then sprayed with some shimmer spray.

The sentiment was made using Wild About You die by Hello Bluebird.  I used the die several times with just white cardstock to add layers to the top layer created using patterned paper from the Itsy Bitsy Spider collection by Piggy Tales.

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:

Sheepski Designs - ATG w/optional Shape #73 .

Simon Says Stamp - Make your own Background (July 20) .

Shopping our Stash - Blending In #474 .

Challenge up your Life - Tropical #149

Santi Beaches and Patterned Paper

Patterned Paper is the theme for our July challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until July 12th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

The very first Design Team I worked with was Dude Time Doodles (unfortunately no longer operating) and they created some very funny and unique images and this one is no exception.  The image is Santi Beaches and is one of my faves.  

I colored Santi with Copic markers and added glossy accents and Nuvo glitter drops on various parts of the image.  I found this patterned paper Santa Vacation on Etsy by Pretty Grafik.

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 Challenge - N for New (Digi Paper) and O for Old (Digi Stamp) (Aug 6) .

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - ATG #45 (Aug 15)

Unicorn Challenge - Christmas in July #78 (July 30) .

Birthday Focus

 Hello all! I'm back with one of my creations using another freebie from the Capturing Fall Collection by Kate Hadfield Designs.

This was a fun, quick and easy card to build.  After coloring the image with Copic markers, I fussy cut then added foam tape to the back.

The sentiment was computer generated and after I cut it down using Stitched Rectangular Dies by Paper Rose Studio, I added blue Washi tape to the ends and placed the camera in the middle.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure to check out the Gallery for some inspiration from our members and Design Team!

Challenges

Addicted to Stamps and More! - Birthdays #433 (July 18) .

Colorful Options - Red, White, Blue (July 28) .

Daisy Chain - No Design Paper #65 (July 29) .

Tropi-Bloom Thank You

 Hello all! I'm back with one of my creations using Tropi-Blooms by Kate Hadfield Designs.

I colored the image with Copic markers then went to work fussy cutting as my Silhouette didn't behave properly and fully cut the image :(

After that was done I used the "thanks" die-cut by Simon Says Stamp multiple times then glued them all together for some extra dimension.  I applied foam tape to the flowers down then glued the sentiment in the center.  To finish it off I added some black Nuvo drops around the image.

Make sure to check out our Gallery for some inspiration from our members and fabulous Design Team!

Challenges

Stamping Sensations - Summer Flowers (July 31) .

Craft Rocket Challenges - Summertime #94 (July 27) .

Jolly Gnome

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is "From our Gnome to Yours".  Pull out those adorable gnomes and play along.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Conie Fong Art and the lucky winner will receive 3 digital images of their choice! Along with this amazing prize, she is also offering a 25% discount at her store for the duration of our challenge - thank you Conie!  The discount code is WINTERWONDERLANDJULY.

This little fella is Wreath Gnome and he's so darn cute I can't stand it!!  I colored him with Copic makers then fussy cut around him.  I used my Cricut Joy to cut the letters then used foam tape on all to create the word "Jolly".

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:

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/optional Black & White (Aug 5) .

Dare 2B Artzy - Christmas in July (July) .

Taylor Made Cards 4U - Holidays in July (July 31) .

Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenge - Christmas in July #7 (July 30) .

Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas #432 (July 4) .