Furry Friends at Creative Knockouts

Summer has arrived and so has a new challenge at Creative Knockouts! 

Our theme for this challenge is Furry Friends and we have a fun and fab sponsor, The Paper Shelter who is generously donating 3 images to the winner!

This cute and furry image is The Most Adorable Raccoons.  I think these animals are so darn cute (in the image and in person).  I colored them up with Copics then used the Fab Frame die from Paper Smooches.  

Okay, time for my raccoon story - one of our cats likes to jump from the tree onto the roof and scratch at our bedroom window when she's left out at night.  Since my hubby wears earplugs, I'm always the one to get up and open the window to let her in.  One night there is scratching at the window so I get up thinking it's our cat ... as I'm walking to the window I'm thinking that the shadow looks a bit odd and it's only when we're face to face I realize it's our resident raccoon.  Freaked me out, so much so my hubby jumps up not sure what's going on - it was very funny actually.  He shooed the raccoon off and he hasn't been back since!  

I hope you have fun with our new challenge and can't wait to see your furry friends!

Animals Challenge!

It's Animal time at Digi Haven!  That's right, we want you to bring out your inner animal, show us what you got!  You can use any type of animal as long as you use at least one! 

Our Sponsor for this challenge is MyGrafico and they are giving away one digital stamp set to the winner!  Make sure to check them out, they have an amazing collection of digital images and you may even find a freebie or two!

 

This cute porcupine digi is from the Woodland Animal Collection by MyGrafico and the sentiment is computer generated.  I did some embossing then layered it with papers from the Blissful collection by Authentique ... added some twine and buttons and there you go!

Now it's your turn, make sure to head on over to Digi Haven to check out the fab creations for the design team!

My Grafico - It's not just for Digital Images, they have a whole sidebar full of wonderful things to enjoy. Grab a cup of coffee and a snack because you will find yourself spending some quality time at My Grafico.

Challenges:
CAS - Color Challenge
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Buttons & Bows
Kaboodle Doodles - Embossing

Animals at Cards for Men

Holy Cow, I don't know where  my brain is lately.  I had this post ready a couple of weeks ago and set the publish date and time but forgot to finish the post information ... aaahhhh!

So, here is the info - It's time for a new challenge at Cards for Men!  Our theme is "Animals".  Our sponsor is Paper Pretties and the winner will receive 6, yes SIX digis of their choice!

This image (I LOVE it!) is S'mores by Paper Pretties.  I colored him up with my Copic markers and used papers from the Boy Crazy collection by My Mind's Eye.  Added some twine and there you go!

Pretties is an online crafting store, and home to Zac, Lily, Sophia and Cooper - the cutest kid stamps around! (At least we think so). We have many exclusive stamp lines, from elegant to whimsical, sweet to clever; there is something for every stamper in our Pretties' Boutique.

Along with our full line of high quality clear stamps, we also have a large selection of digital images.

Challenges:
Digi Makeover Challenge - Celebration
 Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - Use brown or tan
Lexi's Creations - Happy  Birthday
Card Crafter's Circle - Boys to Men
CAS-ual Fridays - Birthday
Creative Corner Challenges - Clean and Simple

So Happy For You

Aren't they cute!!! This digi is by DZ Doodles and is a freebie until the end of their challenge (Wednesday). DZ Doodles also provided a sketch so again, I used my accordian fold tag thingy and used it as a card and the result is my take on their sketch. I made a pocket in the front so the card w/the sentiment can be pulled out and personalized.

DZ Doodles Challenge #5 http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-2nd-challenge-5.html

Sweet Baby

This little darlin' digi is by Meljen's Design. In my stockpile of stuff, I found this tag shaped accordian fold thingy that I tried to do something with but failed miserably. So, I ripped it apart and decided to make individual cards - worked like a charm!

This card will be entered into the following challenges:

Meljen's Design #48 "U R Such an Animal"

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-48-and-new-release.html

Lollipop Crafts Challenge #29 - "Critters"

http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-29-critters.html