Merriest of Wishes

Time to be Merry 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 The Paper Shelter!

This jolly image is Here We Go, colored with Copic markers and a silver metallic marker by Faber-Castell on the tree ornaments.  Jolly ol' St. Nick and Rudolph are making their way soon and I hope you are all ready! 

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

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jolly Decorations

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS is the theme for our December challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

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

I love these little characters, Be Jolly from Create a Smile.  I created the backgrounds using various distress inks, spray of water and finished with sheer shimmer spray.  I colored the images with Copic markers, did some fussy cutting, added twine and applied foam squares to the back then went to work assembling the cards - easy peasy!

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!

Christmas Cacti

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something CUTE & CHRISTMASSY".  

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 image is Cactus Minis by Creations Cee Cee (the images were purchased from Etsy however I see they have now moved and can be purchased as part of a bundle). I used Copics to color the image, spritzed with Sparkle spray and added some sequins.  Cute little 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!

'Tis the Season with Gingerbread Cookies

'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 Pattie's Creations!

I took the image Ginger Bread Cookie and copied it multiple times in different sizes then went to work coloring with Copic markers.  The black background was created by coloring with the black marker, spritzed with gold shimmer spray.  I used the Merry die-cut on gold as well as two layers of black cardstock to created some dimension.  The word "Christmas" was embossed using gold embossing powder.

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

Something Die-cut - Joy to the World

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something Die-Cut" - we want you to include a die-cut somewhere on your card 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 for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

I created this card using die-cuts from Swirly Scribbles by Stampin Up! to create my own kinda wreaths and Double Joy by Poppy Stamps. To create the white frame, I used my Silhouette Cameo and applied with foam tape to the designer paper from the B&W Christmas Collection by Paper Roses Studio and the sentiment was computer generated. To finish it off I added some gemstones.

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!

It Moose be Christmas

ADD A HAT is the theme for our November challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

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

Meet Elvis Wesley Moose, Hot Chocolate Time by Polkadoodles.  I colored Elvis Wesley with Copic markers and outlined a few areas with a white gel pen.  The textured background was created using Cable Knit Sweater embossing folder by Stampin Up! and the sentiment is from Merry Christmoose by Sugarpea Designs.  

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:
Polkadoodles - ATG #44 (Nov 17) .

Fall is in the Air at Creative Knockouts

FALL IS IN THE AIR 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 Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!

This Cuddly Critter Squirrel was colored with Copic markers then using my fave (ok, not so fave) technique, fussy cutting around the critter.  The background paper is from the Sweater Weather Collection by Lawn Fawn.

The white cardstock was sprayed with Antiqued Bronze mica spray by Tim Holtz then stamped with the sentiment by Lawn Fawn. After putting the layers together I applied foam tape to the back of the cardstock and said cuddly critter and finished it off with a few pieces of sequins.  

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

Challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges - Autumn Colors #304 (Nov 11) .

I Spy with my little Eye - Shades of Autumn #8 (Nov 12) .

The Paper Funday Challenges - ATG w/Thankful/Grateful #59 (Dec 3)  .

Eat, Drink and Be Tacky

 Christms 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 was the "O" column - Layers, Stitching, Twine and Rectangle.

I found this stamp and matching die set, Ugly Sweater Party by PhotoPlay at a craft sale this summer and have been itching to use it since then.  I used Copics to color the images and applied the red background paper (Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party Collection) to white cardstock and added faux stitching using a white gel pen.  Foam squares were used to mount the sweaters and smaller foam circles for the hats.  

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

Challenges

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - ATG #53 (Dec 15) .

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - ATG #151 (Nov 12)  .

Colorful Options - Red (Dec) .

Christmas Crackers & Treats

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something that's NOT a card" - we want you to show us your Christmas projects 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 for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

Meet the Cracker & Treat Box Die-cut by Stampin Up! This is a first for me and all and all it went pretty smoothly.  The dies are easy to work with, all you need is some Christmas paper then let your imagination flow.  These little boxes will be perfect on the plates at Christmas and you could even use them as name cards.

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!

Monochrome Poinsettias

MONOCHROMATIC is the theme for the October challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until November 7th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

After using the 3D embossing folder, Perfect Poinsettias by Altenew with black cardstock, I applied silver pigment ink with an embossing brush overtop the design.  I used a "Merry" die-cut on silver paper and to create some dimension, I used the die-cut twice more on black cardstock and glued them together. I stamped "Christmas" from Christmas Words by Impression Obsession with black ink on the same silver paper.  To finish it off I added a couple pieces of matte black sequins.

This is such an easy and fast technique and I'm looking forward to trying this out on different colored cardstock and pigment inks.

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

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Christmas Flower #153 (Oct 31) .

Have a Spooky Night

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

Our theme this month is PURPLE, BLACK, GREEN and ORANGE.  Show us your creativity using those four colors in your creation!  

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.

This slimline card was created using Slim Line Have a Spooky Night Word Die by Picket Fence Studios. I started mixing Distress Oxide Inks (Villainous Potion and Spiced Marmalade) on mixed media paper then lined up the die cut and ran it thru my Big Shot machine.  I ran the die through the machine using black paper 3 more times then glued all the layers together.

I sprayed black cardstock with gold shimmer spray then scattered bat die-cuts overtop and ran thru the machine, I did the same with ghost die-cuts on vellum.

The background was created using Black Soot and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide spritzed with water.  When it was dry I gold shimmer spray and black acrylic paint spray overtop then set to work assembling the card.

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

Crafting Happiness - #147 Halloween (Oct 31)

Double Trouble - #149 Trick or Treat - Distress Oxide Inks (Oct 15) .

My Happy Place - Disney "Not so Scary" or Somewhat Scary Universal (Oct 31) .

Two Old Bats - Anything Halloween (Oct 28) .

Joyful Bottle Brush Trees

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something SHINY" - we want you to include some shine somewhere on your card 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 for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

The trees were created with Bottle Brush Trees  die-cuts by Spellbinders using purple and green glitter cardstock as well as silver foil paper. The inside oval is silver glitter cardstock and the scallop oval foil has a hint green. Snowflake embossing folder was used to create the background.

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 - All that Glitters (Sept 30) .

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas (Oct 2) .

ABC Christmas Challenge - "T" is for Three of a Kind (Oct7) .

Christmas Metallics

METALLICS is the theme for our September challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until October 10th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

I decided to use both silver and gold metallic paper for this card, I even managed to add a bit of green too!  The silver was used with the die-cut Hidden Leaves by Sizzix and gold was used  with the die-cut Detailed Deer by Stampin' Up! 

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

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Die Cuts (Sept 24) .

Flower Dreams

FAVE EMBELLIE 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 All Dressed Up!

This adorable image is Flower Dreams.  I used Copic markers to color the image and framed her in circles using diecuts.  The designer paper is from the Madison collection by Penny Black and to finish her off, the flower embellies were added.

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

Autumn brings Pumpkin Spice

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

Our theme this month is PUMPKIN SPICE, please.  With Fall in the air, use your creativity by adding a pumpkin or pumpkin latte to your creation!  You will have until September 30th link up.

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.

Autumn brings crisp fresh air, cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes!  So, that is my inspiration for this card.  The stamp and die cut set is Sweater Weather by MFT.  Unfortunately it looks like this set is no longer available however they do have a new version, Sweater Weather in the Woods. The designer papers are also from the Sweater Weather collection by Lawn Fawn.

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
2 Sisters on the Blog - Autumn #78 (Sept 30) .

Crafty Animals - ATG #76 (Sept 26) .

Critter Crazy - ATG #78 (Sept 20) .

Paper Players - Four Legged Friends #656 (Sept 8) .

Guest Designer at TFTUC

I'm very excited to be a Guest Designer at The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge! TFTUC specializes in fantasy cards, from fairies and unicorns to gnomes and dragons - just to name a few!

I haven't used this image in a very long time, not sure why as she's so beautiful.  The image is Steampunk Fairy by Delicious Doodles, unfortunately the shop has closed.

I colored the image with Copic markers then used Distress Inks (Hickory Smoke, Victorian Velvet, Spun Sugar) to create the background. I rummaged through my embellies and found a few items I thought would go well on the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by and a huge thank you to TFTUC for having me as a GD for their September challenge.  Make sure to hop over to their blog and enter your fantasy card!

Challenges
Sketch Saturday -  Challenge #733 (Sept 7) .

'tis the Season Shaker

Christms 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 challenge will run September 1st through October 15th

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

The column I chose is "I", Aperture, Distressing Ink (blue snowflake), Shaker, Dots

I used Stitched Snowflake Frame die-cut by Lawn Fawn to created the aperture and the sentiment, Merry Circle Tags by Avery Elle (no longer available) was stamped with Versa Mark then set with silver embossing powder.  The smaller blue snowflake was created using a die cut after I applied Distress Inks to white cardstock.

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

Challenges

Merry Little Christmas - ATG #52 (Oct 15) .

Snowy Penguin

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something SNOWY" - 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 darling image is Snowball Tree Theo Penguin by Polkadoodles. I colored the image with Copics then went to work on fussy cutting (ugh).  With that out of the way I went to work on creating the background with Wild Honey, Spiced marmalade and seedless Preserves distress inks.  The falling snow was creating using Frosty Snowflakes stencil by Simple Stories and Moonlight Gold Cosmic Shimmer Luna Paste.

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:

Polkadoodles - ATG #34 (Sep 7) .

My Time to Craft Christmas - Trees (Aug 31) .

One Friend

ANYTHING GOES 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 Hetty Clare!

This image looks exactly like me and my bestie so with our theme of ATG I decided to make a friendship card to give Sherry. 

The image is Festive Girls and I used Copic markers to color the image.  The papers are from the Let's Polka collection by Lawn Fawn and the Madison collection by Penny Black.  The sentiment is One Friend by Altenew.

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

Challenges:

Crafty Gals Corner - Summer Fun (Sep 12) .

Shopping our Stash - Hot, Hot, Hot (Summer) (Aug 28)

Cardz 4 Galz - A Summer Day (Aug 23) .

Dashing through the snow

CAS - Clean and Simple is the theme for our August challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until September 10th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

CAS it is - one stamp was used, the antlers from the Wonderland collection by Stampin Up! and enamel dots were used for the eyes and nose.  I used a snowflake embossing folder for the background and the sentiment was computer generated.

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!

Those Summer Nights

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

Our theme this month is SUMMER NIGHTS. 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.

On those hot summer nights we often visit a "cool" ice-cream shop just up the road from us, Duke's Fine Ice Cream.  They make the most amazing flavors, one of my faves is Rose Pistachio.  There is always a line up but it's worth the wait!

I came across a fabulous tutorial from Lisa at Lisa's Stamp Studio and I had to try it.  This was my first attempt and since then I have revised it slightly and lengthened the inside flap so the card will stand on its own.

There are a lot of "moving" parts but it came together quite nicely and since the images were strictly done using stamps and inks, it went by fairly quickly.  The stamp set is Share a Milkshake by Stampin Up!

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

Something Green

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something GREEN" - add the color green somewhere on your card, or all over you card 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 for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

This cute little gnome is from Conie Fong Art.  I started by uploading the image into Silhouette Studio and used the print and cut function (I hate fussy cutting!).  Copic markers were used to color the image then set to work on the layout.  The sentiment was one of many included in the Creative Stamping magazine, Issue 115.  

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
Crafty Catz - ATG w/optional Christmas #647 (Jul 26) .

My Time to Craft Christmas! - Cute Christmas #65 (Aug 3) .

Craft Rocket Challenges - Christmas in July #105 (Jul 27) .

Tic Tac Toe Challenge - "Any Color, Free, Sentiment" #218 (Jul 27) .

Crafter's Cafe - Christmas in July #299 (Au 12) .

Pearly Sparkles Challenge - Christmas in July #86 (Jul 27) .

The Fairy and the Unicorn Challenge - AFG #7 (Jul 31) .

Christmas Wreath

CHRISTMAS IN JULY is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor for this challenge so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a $15 voucher for digi images from Alex Syberia  Designs!

The image above is Christmas Wreath Joy.  I used Copic markers to color the image then applied glossy accents to the red berries and Honey Gold Nuvo Glitter Drops to the smaller berries.  I could not have matched the papers (Hearth & Holiday Collection by Simple Stories) any better and the kicker is I didn't even realize I had these papers until after I was finished with the image.

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

Anything Christmas Goes + DT Call

ANYTHING "CHRISTMAS" GOES is the theme for our July challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until August 8th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

DT CALL is happening now so don't miss your chance to be a part of this fabulous team - check out all the deets here - you have until August 6th to enter!

This image is one that I've had for a very long time, it's aptly named Ski Bunny by MFT.  I used Copics to color the image and chose papers from Holly Days by Simple Stories.  The sentiment is also from MFT, Snow Globe Sentiments.

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!

Be Warm - Be Cozy - Be Merry

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

Our theme this month is CHRISTMAS IN JULY - seriously, it's really six months to December!

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.

I made these cards in multiples, they are so quick and easy to make and assemble.  The stamps I used are from the Snowhaven collection by Close to my Heart.  I used Versamark to stamp the images on cardstock, sprinkled white embossing powder overtop and set with heat gun.  I attached a strip of ribbon below the trees and I'm done!

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 Kissmas Baby

Christms 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 was the "I" column - Stenciling, Square, Masculine and Frame.

I used my Cricut Joy to cut out three sprigs of Mistletoe and used white Nuvo Drops to create the berries.  After the drops dried I went to work assembling the sprigs, added touches of glue here and there and finished with a bow of bakers twine on top.  

I used two square die-cuts to create the white frame and and I used texture paste and a brick stencil to create some dimension with a more "manly" look to the black and grey plaid background paper from the Let it Snow collection by Carta Bella.

The sentiments are from two different sets, Big Holiday Wishes by Simon Says Stamp and Celebration Scripts by Pretty Pink Posh.  The inside sentiment reads "Meet me under the Mistletoe"

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

Scotty Christmas

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something with Fur or Feathers" 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 for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

This image and sentiment is from the Christmas Scottie set by Stampin Up!  I started by stamping the scotty with Versamark then sprinkled black embossing powder overtop and pulled out my heat gun to set.

I found some Christmas plaid paper in my stash and used circle die-cuts as well as a snowflake die-cut and arranged the backdrop. The green cardstock was embossed using Diamond Shadows folder.

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!

The First Dance as Mr. & Mrs.

ALL STITCHED UP (real or faux) 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 2 digital images from All Dressed Up!

As soon as I saw this image, I had to have it - The First Dance.  I love the simplicity of the image - so many beautiful possibilities.

I used Copic markers to color the image and added a few gems to the front.  In true form, I AGAIN forgot the theme of the challenge and had to go back and add some faux stitching along the edges.

The sentiment is from the Wedding Bundle collection by Bonnie Garby Designs.

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 - #141 ATG (July 14) 

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Weddings (Jun 27) .

Krafty Chicks Challenge - #669 All Occasions (June 28) .

Glistening Snowflakes - Heat Embossing

HEAT EMBOSSING is the theme for our June challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until July 11th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

I started by applying Versamark to the snowflake tree stamp from the Glistening Snowflakes collection by Simon Says Stamp then sprinkled with white embossing powder and used my heat gun to set.  I pulled out some Distress Inks, Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean and Faded Jeans and played with the colors until I was happy.  After I watered down some white acrylic paint, I used a toothbrush to add some splatter and once dry I sprayed with Sparkle Shimmer Spray and added a few rhinestones.  I ran the Noel die-cut thru ol' Big Shot several times and glued them together to create some height.

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

Girlz Creative Christmas - Blue Card #24 (June 16) .