Little Pumpkin Girl

Halloween or Fall 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!

Another sweet image by ADU, Little Pumpkin it is! I colored her up with Copic markers using colors to match the designer papers from the first issue of The complete guide to Die-cutting magazine.  I hope you have a chance to check this magazine out, it is full of beautiful papers and great ideas.

After assembling the card I added some sequins, leaves and a button then sprayed with Gold Shimmer Spray.

Thank you so much for stopping by and 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 - ATG #156

All Dressed Up Facebook Challenge - Autumn or Halloween

Time Well Spent

"Spring is in the Air" ... that's 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 sweet image is Feeding the Ducks and as soon as I saw it I thought of Springtime.  After printing the image I used Copic markers to color the image as well as the ground then set to work on the sky using Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink. 

With her umbrella in hand, I decided to add a couple of vellum clouds in the sky, you never know when the rain will fall and here in Vancouver, it falls a lot! The sentiment is from the Lucky Friend set by Mama Elephant and the background paper is by Doodlebug.

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

Challenges:
All Dressed Up - ATG #149 (Apr 14) .
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Showers or Flowers (Apr 21) .

Dream Valley Challenges - Spring Colors #313 (Apr 13) .

Passion for Markers - Use a Die #734 - Stitched Rectangle Dies (Apr 15) .

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) .

Unicorn Swim

Welcome to our Outdoor Sports Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up and the lucky winner will receive 2 dig stamps of their choice!

This adorable image is Unicorn Swim.

I started with creating the background using a stencil called Cellular by Dina Wakley Media and Mermaid Lagoon Distress Oxide Ink.  To get the water effect I used the stencil multiple times in different positions to create the layered effect.  

I used Copic markers to add color to the image which I fussy cut and used foam squares to attach.  Along with the baker's twine, I added a button and sequins along the way.

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

Challenges

All Dressed Up - ATG #129 (Jul 14)

Dragonfly Dreams - Outdoors (Jul 2) .

Challenge up your life - Summer #148 (Jun 27) .

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) .

Reindeer Wishes

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is "All I want for Christmas in You" meaning cards for a loved one.

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up and the image I chose is Mistletoe Kisses.

I wanted to try something different and just add a touch of color.  I printed the image on Kraft cardstock then used pencils to add color.  The sentiment is from Sweet November.

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:

Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas #422

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Winter CAS .

Winter Sports at Winter Wonderland

Time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland! Our theme for this challenge is Winter Sports and we have a wonderful sponsor, All Dressed Up.

This darling image is Sledging Pup and is showcasing a popular winter sport, one of my faves truth be told!

I colored the image with Copic markers and use circle Spellbinders on the image and red accent.  The background papers are all digital and purchased from Etsy (here and here). The sentiment is from the Puffy Holiday Greetings stamp set by Mama Elephant.

To finish it off I added some enamel dots, a button and snowflake.

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

Challenges

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas #596 .

Time Out Challenges - Time to Move #187

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - ATG w/Critter #50 (May) .

All Dressed Up - ATG w/ADU Image (May)

Hello Friend

Happy April! The birds are singing, weather is getting warmer and the flowers are popping!  Spring is such a magical time and a time for new beginnings.  

Creative Knockouts has a new challenge starting with a fabulous sponsor All Dressed Up.  Their images are magical and whimsical and I enjoyed playing with Magical Woodland!

Our theme for this challenge is "Add a Sentiment" and I finally did it right the first time and remembered the theme before I got into creating!

I colored this adorable image with Copic markers and added a Touch of Stella to the wings, mushrooms and flowers.  I wasn't sure about the layout and was looking through my dies and came across "Tagged" by Penny  Black.  I used the large tag die on the image then created a topper out of background paper with the same die and finished off the bottom with zig zag border.

The background papers are from the Tulla and Norbert Collection by PhotoPlay as well as the sentiment banner that I fussy cut.  Added some sequins, bakers twine and ta-da, card is finished!

I truly appreciate you stopping by and I hope to see your creation linked up here! Enjoy your day!

Challenges

International Art & Soul - Winged Creatures #106 .

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Spring/Easter (April) .

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - ATG-Cute (April) .

All Dressed Up Facebook Challenge - ATG (April) .

Cute Card Thursday - Ribbon/Twine #682 .

Fave Color Combo Challenge

Who doesn't have a fave color combination when coloring images?  We all have that go-to combo and sometimes it's hard to branch out of ones comfort zone.  Well, over at Winter Wonderland we have a challenge for you!

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up!  For this challenge I used one of their beautiful images, Christmas Robins.

As you can see, my fave color combo for Christmas is green and pink.  I printed the image on white card stock then printed only the robin images on copic paper which I colored with my Copic markers.  I fussy cut the images and added pop-up dots on the back and placed them overtop of the images on the card stock.

I added some stickles on the letters and cut a pom-pom in half and added each half on the top of the hats.  And, finishing touches were glossy accents on the hats, paper piercing along the edge and buttons with matching baker's twine.

I hope you have as much fun as I did playing with the colors - I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges:
All Dressed Up - Anything Goes w/ADU Image #104
Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas #479
Fezziwigs Festive Frolics - CAS
Merry Little Christmas - Anything Goes #22
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Add Ribbon, Lace or Twine #112

Doily Delight Challenge at Creative Knockouts

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

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

This darling image is Sweetie Pie, how cute is she?!

I happened across some felt doily's in a local craft store and couldn't believe my luck.  I worked around the green and decided on purple as I love the two colors together.  I colored the image with Copic markers and the sentiment was a freebie from Desert Diva.  

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

Prize: 2 images

Challenges:

Sweet Stampers Challenge - Birthday/Celebrate
Aud Sentiments - Happy Birthday Sentiment
Cute Card Thursday - Brads, sequins or gems
Seize the Birthday - Texture (felt doily)

Numbers Challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge

Another fab challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge .... the theme is N for Numbers!  Show us numbers somewhere in your creation to be in the running for a wonderful prize from our sponsor All Dressed Up!  The winner will receive 2 digis of their choice!

With this challenge come some sad news, this will be my last challenge as part of this amazing Design Team.  I have enjoyed the ride and have met some amazingly talented ladies along the way.  I will miss them all!

This adorable image is A Star is Born by All Dressed Up, isn't it the cutest!  I had very little supplies to finish this card as 99% is packed just waiting for moving day but I scrounged around and found some twine and a bell, woo hoo!

Now it's your turn to show us the Numbers!  Have Fun!

Hi I am Wendy Burns I live in Nottingham UK with my husband and two children who have been the inspiration behind the characters, in particular my daughter who has kept me up-to-date with blogging and trends. I work predominantly within the textile children’s wear market, fashion and interiors.

I trained as a textile designer and although my work is digital based, I love to retain that hand drawn /sewn feel which I hope comes across in my artwork.

Digital stamps is a new challenge for me and the opportunity to work with the All Dressed Up Team and has been very exciting, in particular the creative way my characters have been given individual personalities by the designers .

All Dressed Up is a newly launched blog with an enthusiastic team who are passionate about stamping.  The coordinators Marilyn and Tracy along with an amazing design team are also known as The Dressy Girls.

We have a friendly Facebook page, regular blog posts, tutorials, challenges and freebies. The stamps can be purchased from the Etsy shop which is updated on a monthly basis. We really are friendly bunch and would love to see your creations so please feel free to contact us and visit the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog.