New Challenge at Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenge - May 1 to June 15

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 first project, I picked the "I" column, which includes the following elements: 1 Layer Card- Green - Stamped Text - Ink Blending

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My second card was created using the "O" column, which includes the following elements: Mini-slimline - Stripes - Metal - Vellum

I started with embossing white cardstock with Crochet Mandala embossing folder and placed yellow striped paper overtop and layered with vellum.  The die cuts are Stitched Flower Frame by Lawn Fawn and the sentiment is Bold Blooms from Concord & 9th.  The metal accent is a paperclip with an added pink tassle.

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

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!

Shake it up on Valentine's Day

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 "G" column, which includes:

• Valentine - Red - Pearls/Gems - Die cuts / Ephemera

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

I used French Kiss papers and ephemera by Doodlebug Designs to create my Valentine's Day card. The package came with so many cute and fun images it was hard to choose!  After created a small shaker pocket, I went about assembling my card and finished it off with some pearls in the corner.

Make sure to 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!

XOXO Polar Bear

Christmas [or not] 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 is the Column G: Valentine, red, free, gems, die-cuts

To create this card I used Love Hearts embossing folder by Bringing Crafts-Too you and XOXO die cut to create the background.  The polar bear is from the Polar Bear Pals stamp set by MFT, colored with Copic markers.  The gems were placed using the Imaginisce iRock tool.

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

Christmas Puppy

Christmas [or not] 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 month Polkadoodles is sponsoring our challenge!

My choice was the "I" column - Make own background, CAS, Smooshing, Glitter

This cute little puppy is Lucky Present and I colored him with Copics then set to work on fussy cutting.  I created the background by spraying distress inks with water and using a piece of acetate to pick up the colors and started smooshing on the paper. Finished it off with silver shimmer spray and there are glitter stickles on the Santa hat.

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

 

Challenges

Polkadoodles Friday Challenge - ATG #43 (Nov 8) .

CAS on Friday - Use a Corner of your Card #295 (Nov 6) .

Jingle Belles - Not a Creature was Stirring (Nov 6) .

My Time to Craft Christmas - Winter Animals #98 (Nov 6) .

Simply CAS - Christmas in Coming (Nov 28) .

'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) .

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!

Sketchy Girls BINGO Challenge Reminder

 Welcome to the first reminder of our BINGO Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!

Our Sponsor this month is De Egel and they have graciously provided a wonderful prize for the winner of this challenge.

For my reminder card, I chose to follow the right line of the BINGO card - Ribbon, Gems, Yellow.

I used a No-name stamp set that I picked up at a local Thrift store and stamped the feather and sentiment with Versamark.  I sprinkled white embossing powder on the feather and gold over the sentiment then set the heat gun to it.

Once the embossing powder was set I used daubers with Distress Inks (Spiced Marmalade, Worn Lipstick, Mustard Seed) over the feather and then gave a light spray of Antiqued Bronze Mica.  I finished it off with gold ribbon on the top and two pink gems near the bottom.

You have until May 19th to link up your creation here. I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Krafty Chicks Challenge - ATG #557 .

Through the Purple Haze - ATG w/Optional Ribbon/Lace #179 .

Always Fun Challenges - CAS #211 .

Crafting Happiness Challenges - ATG w/Optional Bright Colors #94 .

B-I-N-G-O Challenge

 Welcome to our new challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!  As the title indicates, our theme this month is a BINGO Challenge.  

Our sponsor this month is De Egel and they have graciously provided a wonderful prize for the winner of this challenge, thank you!!

For my card I chose to work with Gems, Die-cut/Punches and Rope (Twine).  I came across a card created by Tracey Cuccia and I fell in love with the simple design so I decided to give it a try.  

I used the butterfly die-cut from the Tagged collection by Penny Black and as you can see I cut a number of different colored butterflies and stacked them up to create dimension. I applied glue to the middles of the butterflies so once dried I could fan them out a bit.  

To create the butterfly's path I used different colored gems and used a black marker to add the dots in between.  The sentiment is from the Vintage Vogue collection by StampinUp!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you make your way over to see the wonderful creations by our Design Team and to link up your creation!

Challenges

International Art & Soul - Winged Creatures #106 .

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Twist "In the Garden" (April) .

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog - Animals, Birds and/or Insects #61 (April) .

Eyes Down at ABC Christmas Challenge

It's time to keep your Eyes down for a game of Bingo!  That's right, our theme at ABC Christmas Challenge is to pick your bingo line and start creating!

We have two amazing sponsors, StampFairy and ShapeEZ!  Make sure you check them out!

Bingo:  Not a Square, Flowers, Glitter

For my creation, I  used the Flip Ornament template by ShapeEZ and used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the shapes.  There are so many possibilities with this template, this is just one of many ideas.

 I chose Mimi Winter from StampFairy to work with and I love how she turned out.

I colored her up with my Copic markers and added Glossy Accents to the heart and Stardust Stickles to the snow.  The paper is from the North Pole collection by Doodlebug Designs and the tag is from The Yellow Bicycle.

Now it's your turn, which line are you gonna choose?

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