Steampunk Spring

We're back with a brand-new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

This time, the theme is Spring is in the Air- we want to see how you incorporate Spring details into your crafty creation, so grab your crafty supplies and join the fun!

Our amazing sponsor for this challenge is SheepSki Designs, and they're offering a fantastic prize - so don't miss your chance to play along! You will have until April 1st to load your creation.

This image is titled Mechanical and can be found under this category.  I started by printing the image on a book page then used distress ink on the creases.  I heat embossed clear embossing powder over the Easy Repeat Stitched Vines background stamp.  I tore the cardstock and attached to the book page then added a few green gems and used distress ink on a beehive background stamp and finished it off with some ribbon, pin and butterfly charm.

Be sure you check out the amazing and inspiring creations from our talented Design Team, then share your masterpiece with us!

Happy Crafting!

All is Calm on the home front

FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge has a brand-new challenge for you to join! 

This challenge blog is all about celebrating the cozy, rustic charm of country life during the holidays — think barns, wildlife, snow-covered fields, and all things outdoorsy and festive! 

Each challenge is Anything Goes, as long as it captures that country Christmas feel.

We are a just-for-fun challenge, but you could earn our Grand Champion Winner Badge (with a Guest DT invite) or proudly display our Wintery Top 3 Badge on your blog or socials.

My project features hillside homes with a watercolor background.

I created these cards using inspiration from Kath Stewart.  I started by creating the background using the Bold Tidings sentiment by Tim Holtz, stamped in Versamark and heat-embossed with white embossing powder. I then used Distress Oxide Inks—Rustic Wilderness, Evergreen Bough, Twisted Citron, Festive Berries, Worn Lipstick, and Ripe Persimmon—along with water to create the colorful background.

To create the houses on the snowbank, I used Stitched Hillside Borders by Lawn Fawn along with Village Edges by Elizabeth Craft Designs. To finish it off, I inked the edges with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink, added a few sequins, and tied it together with a bow.

I can’t wait see what you create — and don’t forget to check out the blog for beautiful inspiration from the rest of the Design Team!

Happy crafting!

CAS Floral

Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges has a brand-new challenge ready for you!

Each challenge, CBC features a fresh Bingo card filled with fun and creative prompts - and while it's not your typical game of BINGO, the rules are simple:

Choose at least three items from ONE column and include them in your project.

This is a just-for-fun challenge, but it's a great way to get inspired - and you could earn a Winner or Top Pick Badge to proudly display on your bog or socials!

For my project, I picked the "N" column, which includes:

• CAS Style - Enamel Dot - Embossing - Floral Image

I had so much fun working with these elements - they really pushed my creativity!

I started with tearing a piece of cardstock to create a peek-a-boo panel then used an embossing folder to emboss a few places along the edges. 

After tearing a page from a book, I crumpled it up then used Frayed Burlap and Faded Jeans distress ink along the folds and edges. Before attaching the book page to the back of the cardstock, Frayed Burlap was applied along the edges and front of the torn cardstock.  

The flower stamp is from Pretty Petals collection by Simon Says Stamp, stamped with Frayed Burlap and added a touch of color with pencils. I also applied Texture 3 stamp by Lavinia on a few areas, again inked with Frayed Burlap.  To finish it off, I added a blue enamel dot and twine.

Visit the Christmas [or not] BINGO Challenges blog to check out the full BINGO card and get inspired by the Design Team's creations. Then it's your turn - we can't wait to see what you make!

Happy crafting!