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) .

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!

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 picked 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!

Challenges:

Beccy's Place - ATG

Snow Girl

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something Pre-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 was a Snow Girl freebie came from Dearie Dolls, unfortunately I couldn't find them anymore so I'm not able to provide a link.

I printed the image on cardstock and used circle die-cuts on the image as well as on the red glitter background paper.  I need some dimension so I used my Lots of Dots embossing folder by Taylored Expressions.  Added a sentiment (from craft magazine) and some more glitter cardstock and a button to finish it off.

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:

Happy Little Stampers: Christmas Challenge - ATG (Mar 31)

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - ATG #49 (Apr 15)

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Warm Winter Clothes #146 (Mar 31)