You're tee-riffic!

"Spring is in the Air" 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 Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!

The image I used is Hole in one Hal, I mean who doesn't think golf screams Spring?!  I colored Hal with Copic markers, matching the papers from a really old paper collection All About Boys by DCWV and the sentiment is computer generated.  

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

Challenges:

Try it on Tuesday - Spring Fling (Mar 31) .

Unicorn Challenge - Boys/Men (Mar 28) .

AAA Birthday - Masculine (Mar 31) .

Creative Crafting Uncles - Spring and/or Easter #63 (Mar 31) .

Fall is in the Air at Creative Knockouts

FALL IS IN THE AIR 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 Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!

This Cuddly Critter Squirrel was colored with Copic markers then using my fave (ok, not so fave) technique, fussy cutting around the critter.  The background paper is from the Sweater Weather Collection by Lawn Fawn.

The white cardstock was sprayed with Antiqued Bronze mica spray by Tim Holtz then stamped with the sentiment by Lawn Fawn. After putting the layers together I applied foam tape to the back of the cardstock and said cuddly critter and finished it off with a few pieces of sequins.  

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

Challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges - Autumn Colors #304 (Nov 11) .

I Spy with my little Eye - Shades of Autumn #8 (Nov 12) .

The Paper Funday Challenges - ATG w/Thankful/Grateful #59 (Dec 3)  .

Spooky Boo

It's time for another fun and fabulous challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Anything Goes and our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!

Since I LOVE Halloween, I chose to work with Spook (Boo) for this challenge.  I colored the image with Copic markers and added glossy accents to the eyes and mouth.  I went to work fussy cutting around the image (I really don't like fussy cutting) then started putting my card together with some black twine and Trick or Treat banner from Doodlebug.

Thanks 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:

Aud Sentiments - Halloween/Fall + Sentiment #298 (Oct 31)

Craft Rocket Challenges - Autumn/Halloween #97(Oct 27) .

Little Red Wagon - Spooky Halloween #674 (Oct 11) .

Go-Kart Fun

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

Our sponsor for this challenge is one and only Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the lucky winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

Since my hubby is obsessed with go-karts at the moment, I chose to work with GoKart Gordon for this challenge. I decided to make two different cards, one birthday as that's our theme and the second a retirement card. 

I came across a sketch at Stick it Down and decided to give it a try. I colored the images with Copic markers and fussy cut them out.  

In support of Ukraine, I used blue and yellow on my first card and matched it with papers from On the Go Collection by Bo Bunny.  For the second card I used papers from the Celebrate Collection by Authentique.  

Thanks 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:

Paper Minutes - Driver's License/Vehicles #734 .

Use Your Stuff - Masculine #443 (Mar 19) .

Silent Snoozing

It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "Snow Much Fun".  We are getting closer to that time of year and this is the perfect challenge to make that Christmas card you've been putting off!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the lucky winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

I love working with Dr. Digi images and for this challenge I chose to work with Snoozing Santa.

I used Copic markers to color the image and OOPS, I just realized I was going to add some Nuvo Glitter Drops to his hat!  The background papers are from the Celebrate Christmas Collection by Echo Park and Believe Paper Pad by Heidi Swapp.

The sentiment is by Lily of the Valley, Christmas Tag Sentiments.  I fussy cut around the tag, punched a hole at the top and added some black & white baker's twine.  I applied foam squares to the image and banners and left the sentiment tag flat on the background paper with regular adhesive.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope this puts you in the Christmas Spirit.

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

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday #685 - 
Sweet Stampin' - Use Red

Peace on Earth Christmas #3 - Mood Board .

You Totally Rock

 Welcome to our "For the Men" Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is De Egel and the lucky winner will receive a special prize!

This image is Road Works Reg from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.

I used my Silhouette Cameo to print and cut Road Works Reg then I started coloring with Copic markers.  This is the perfect image for me as I want to make cards for the guys on my team working on one of my transportation projects.  We're almost done the project and they've worked really hard to get it to completion.

For the background I used a brick stencil with Picket Fence Distressed Ink.  I stamped the sentiment (Uplifters by Paper Smooches) with Versamark and set it with White embossing powder.

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

Challenges

Dr. Digi's House of Stamps - Card of the Week .

Paperminutes - With a Hat #714 .

2 Sisters on the Blog - Card for a Man #55 (Oct) .

Inkspirational - For the Boys/Men #250 .

Feeling Merry Yet?

It's time for another challenge at Winter Wonderland and the theme for this challenge is Christmas Feast.  Yup, we wanna see plates of food, desserts, candy and/or bevvys for "cheering".

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the lucky winner will receive two images of their choice!

I chose to work with Christmas Cheer for this challenge.

I colored these characters with Copic markers then went to work searching for background papers from my stash.  After I put the layers together I added some bakers twine and a few enamel dots.  

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

Prize: Two images

Challenges:

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round - P is for Party (August) .

BBQ Dad - Happy Father's Day

For the Boys is our challenge theme at Creative Knockouts and our fabulous sponsor is none other than Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!  They have a huge variety of manly images and for my creation I picked BBQ Bill.

When I first started making cards, my forte was masculine cards.  My boys were young so I was just focused on card making for them and their buddies. I found it really difficult to transition into making feminine cards, I actually hated it - all the sparkle and fluff (tee hee).  Now it seems I don't make many masculine cards and I had so much fun making this one.

I colored Bill and his BBQ with Copic markers and decided to try my hand at a double easel card.  It took a few tries to get the measurements right and overall I'm happy with the turnout.  I was having some issues with it standing on it's own so I decided to use twine to keep it standing (see below).

  

What's nice about this fold is it's compact and can be mailed in a regular sized card envelope.  There are a few things I would adjust but that's for another time!  

The inside sentiment is from the Father's Day digital set by Whimsy Stamps and the outside is from Paper Smooches Uplifters (I'm so sad the shop is now closed). I used a screw head brad to attach the bread-clip embellie or as the package says "market tags" by I kan'dee and I have been hanging on to these for many years (not sure why) and is the first time I've opened the package.

I hope you are able to join us and enter your creation here for a chance to win 2 digis of your choice!

Challenges

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Masculine (May) .

Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Cards 4 Dads (May)

Watercooler Wednesday - All About Occasions .

Smashing Time at Creative Knockouts

Creative Knockouts has another "smashing" challenge ready for you!  Our theme is "Finish the Inside" with Dr. Digi's House of Stamps sponsoring this challenge!

Meet Pinata-Pedro, he's trying so hard to smash that Pinata!  I used the Print & Cut function on my Silhouette Cameo so I didn't have to fussy cut around the images then colored the images with Copic markers.

I decided to make a shaker card to keep up with the festive colors.  Honestly, I dislike making shaker cards but thought I'd give it one more try - still not a fan - I wish the sequence would stay scattered rather than gather at the bottom until shaken.

For the inside, I decided to add another Pinata and switch to the polka-dot paper to give the illusion of sequence.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing what you create!

Dual Challenge at Winter Wonderland

Dual Challenge at Winter Wonderland you say ... what does that mean??  It means you have a choice between two Sketches plus the addition of Embossing (dry or wet) on your creation!

Our fun and fab sponsor is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!  Meet Christmas Chris, he's really loving that "Figgy Pudding".  Actually, I don't know if that's what he's eating, its the only Christmas dessert I can think of!!

I decide on the first sketch to create this card.  I used the Print & Cut feature on my Silhouette Cameo to cut around the image, then colored  Chris with Copic markers and added some glossy accents to the icing of the pudding ball and the sentiment is embossed with black embossing powder.

I would like to redo this card, making Chris a bit larger to take up more space on the card, or maybe just use a smaller square!

Fave Embellies at Creative Knockouts!

With all the embellie choices out there, sometimes it's hard to pick a fave.  I think I'd have to say adding sequins would be my go to embellie. There are so many colors, shapes and sizes, a nice variety for any card!  This is a great time to showcase your fave embellie by hopping over to Creative Knockouts to link up your creation!

Our fab sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps. You think picking emellies is difficult, try picking an image from Dr. Digi, there are so many choices! I decided on Green Fingers and Thumbs for this challenge, it is Spring after all!

After coloring the image with Copic markers, I fussy cut the image and used pop-up dots to make her standout. I used a honeycomb embossing folder for the solid background paper, attached patterned layer and finished  off with a sentiment from Paper Smooches.  And of course, finishing element is sequins.

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

Challenges:
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Sketch #338
Always Fun Challenges - Female or Mom #161
Dare 2B Artzy - May Challenge - What's in your garden

Anything Goes at Creative Knockouts (and DT Call)

Challenge time at Creative Knockouts with our fab sponsor Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!  The winner will receive 2 images of their choice.  Our theme is Anything Goes!

I love working with Dr. Digi's stamps - they are truly unique and they add a great sense of humor to any card, take Banksy Claus for instance!

I used Distress Inks to create the background and used an embossing folder to create some texture and illusion of a wall. I was hoping to use a brick wall stencil but haven't been lucky to find one in our crafting store.

 I cut apart the image and used distress inks again on the Ho Ho Ho and also used some smooch spritz to give it a bit of a graffiti feel to it.

I added some foam dots to Santa and a bit of white puff stuff on his hat and the sentiment is from my stash.

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

Prize:  2 images

Sending you BIG birthday wishes!

It's time for another fun challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "For the Boys".

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the lucky winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

This here is El Gordo and he's larger that life!  

I love this image and it was fun to color.  I used Copic markers and added some glossy accents for dimension.  The sentiment is computer generated.
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:

Unicorn Challenge Blog - For the Boys
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - Boys/Men
Pearly Sparkles Challenge - It's a Man's World

Monochrome Challenge at Creatalicious

It's challenge time over at Creatalicious Challenges, Anything Goes and here's the twist ... we want you to "monochrome it".

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the lucky winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

This image is Ice Hockey Hugh and I love this guy!  I have a number of hockey fans in the family and I know I'll be using him often!  I used W series copic markers to monochrome him up.  The background hockey paper is from my scrapbook stash which works perfectly with Hugh.

Now it's your turn to show us your monochrome talents.  Make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration.

Challenges:
Crafting by Designs - Let's here it for the boys
Little Red Wagon - Boyz II Men
Aud Sentiments - Funny Sentiment

Prize: 2 images of winner's choice

Welcome to the brilliantly bizarre brain of Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.  
Here you will find monsters, aliens, odd balls and Dundertons as well as many many more 
wonderful digital stamps for the crafter with a sense of humour.

Tis the Season Challenge at Creative Knockouts

It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "Tis the Season"

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the lucky winner will receive 2 images of their choice!

I chose to work with Holly Jolly Horace for this challenge.  He's jolly alright!  I colored Horace with my copic markers, making sure to fill his mug with "beer"... maybe that will put him in the Christmas spirit!  The sentiment is from Christmas Words by Dylusions. 

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

Challenges:

AAA Cards - Three of something (circles)
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - Rude Christmas

You're the Man

I enjoy creating masculine cards so when I get a chance to build my stash of manly cards I get quite excited.    This digi is Gardening Gus by Dr. Digi's.  I own many manly digi stamps from Dr. Digi's, they have such a great selection to choose from!

I colored Gus with my copic markers then added some fun layers with brightly colored paper. I hope this will inspire some of you to start creating those manly cards. Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:
Crafting by Designs - You're the Man
Watercooler Wednesday - Masculine anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - 3 or more layers

Manly Amazing

Sometimes creating masculine cards can be daunting, there seems to be an abundance of girly embellishments where masculine embellies are few and far between!  I had this same problem trying to find cute clothes for my baby boys!!

With all that being said, I find less is more when creating those manly cards anyways!!

I bought a pile of digis from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps a while back (and am sad to report that I have since lost them all when my flash drive was corrupted) and I managed to print off a couple of sheets before I lost them all and have now been creating a nice selection of manly cards for my stash.

Meet Run Derek Run. He's a kind ol' chap and was fun to work with.  I colored him up with my Copic markers and added some layers, twine, brad and washi tape to complete the card.  I hope card puts a smile on your face!

Cheers!

Challenges:
Creative Knockouts - For the boys
Stamping Sensations - One for the boys

Dad, You're the Best!

Time to celebrate that special Dad in your life!  They will be proudly sporting those ties, socks, bathrobes, hats and playing with their new sporting gear and tools!

This image is BBQ Bill from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.  My poor hubby has the same look on his face very time he tries to barbeque.  The boys and I have come to realize that no matter how hard he tries, everything will be well done.

I hope you all spoil your men and have fun!!

Challenges

Brown Sugar Challenge #203 - Father's Day
Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #123 - Father's Day
Craftin Desert Divas - Masculine

Anything Goes at CFM!

Oh, this is gonna be fun!  The theme for this challenge at Cards for Men is Anything Goes - man style of course!  Yup, we want to see your creations for the man in your life ... partner, brother, son, grandfather, nephew ...

We have an incredibly fun sponsor for this challenge, their images are perfectly fun and funny for male cards - Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and the winner will win a fab prize!

For my card I chose Duncan Disorderly, please disregard his bracelet, I really blew that one!  OMG, I just realized I wanted to add an embellie at the end of the banner ... I am losing my mind!! The sentiment is from the Card Chatter collection by Close to my Heart.

Make sure you check out the rest of the creations from our Design Team, I guarantee you'll love them!

DR Digi's House of Stamps is a site that aims to bring you digi stamps

with a sense of humour. We're not your average
Digi site, you wont find flowers and teddy bears.  Well you might.. 

but it'll be holding a bloody big chainsaw!

Dad Challenge at Cards for Men

It's time for Challenge #11 at Cards for Men!  Our theme for this challenge is "Dad".  You have until June 9th to link up your creation for a chance to win 2 digis from our sponsor, Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.

I love making guy cards and Dr. Digi's is an awesome place to find guy stuff.  This digi is BBQ Bill and I colored him up with my copic markers.  The black background paper is from my stash and the red paper is BBQ Words by Pebbles Inc.  The hot dog embellie came with the BBQ Words paper pack and I added some twine and a computer generated sentiment.  Voila! 
         

Welcome to the brilliantly bizarre brain of Dr. Digi's House of Stamps. 

Here you will find Monsters, Aliens, Odd balls and Dundertons as well as many many more wonderful digital stamps.   Our artist and founder cut his teeth in the craft world at the company "Just Inklined", where his unique digis made a huge impression. 

 
We're hoping to continue to entertain and amuse, with our growing catalogue of great value digis with
a sense of humour.



Challenges
2 Sisters Challenge - Outdoor Fun
My Sheri Crafts - Father's Day
Brown Sugar Challenge - Father's Day