Egg-stra Special

Two or More Patterned Papers 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 Polkadoodles!

I created this card using In the Nest Chick, how cute is she!  I used Copic markers to color the image then used circle die cuts to cute and frame the image.

I pulled out my stash of Easter papers and my Lots of Dots embossing folder by Taylored Expressions and went to work assembling the card.  The sentiment is from the Window Scene: Spring stamps set by MFT (no longer available).

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

Challenges:

Polkadoodles - ATG #5 (May 1) .

Craft Rocket Challenges - Layer it Up #124 (Apr 28) .

Tic Tac Toe Challenge - Any Color, Free, Embossing #267 (Apr 24)  .

Shopping our Stash - Hippity Hop #545 (Apr 21) .

Cool Tidings in Pink

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Christmas Pinks is the theme for our new challenge - don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along for your chance to proudly display our Winners or Top 3 Badge.

This cute Penguin image is from Just Me however I see they are no longer in business :(

I used Copic markers to color the image and the background papers are from the Be Merry paper pad by Pink & Main.  I love the bright colors of this pad and they fit perfectly with the Pink theme!

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

A Place to Start - ATG w/Optional Pink (Nov 5) .

MTTCC - Winter Animals #98  (Nov 7) .

In the Pink at Christmas

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is IN THE PINK AT CHRISTMAS" and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cutie, patootie image.  

We have two fabulous sponsor for this challenge, Crafty Ribbons and Di's Digi Stamps.

This image is Three Chilly Polar Bears by Di's Digi Stamps and I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the image then I colored it with Copic markers.  For the background I used Distress Oxide ink in Spun Sugar, Pickled Raspberry and Worn Lipstick.  Once the pink background was done I sprayed it with some water and let it dry.

The sentiment is from the Merry Messages collection by Lawn Fawn which I heat embossed in gold.  Next I used die-cuts to make the snow banks then added pop-up dots to the image.  Once assembled I spritzed the card with Frost sheer shimmer spray.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

  

Challenges: 

Di's Digi Challenge - Cute or Creepy .

Dragonfly Dreams - In the Pink (Oct) .

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers (Oct) - E for Everything Pink .

Aud Sentiments - Christmas Sentiment #286 .

ABC Christmas Challenges - V for Vocabulary (Oct) .

CCAYR - S for Snowbanks (Oct) .

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Loved One (Oct) .

Happy Little Stampers - ATG (Oct)

Sparkles Christmas Challenge (Oct) - Flora and/or Fauna .

Girls Only

This one's for the girls!  Welcome to our new challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls and as mentioned, this challenge is for Girls Only.  

Our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Digi Doodle Studios  and I was lucky to receive Nursery Friends to play with!

Now I know not all girls like pink however, I do.  I can't help think of the standard pink and blue when I make baby cards, of course if the gender in not known, that's were green comes in :)

So yes, I colored the image in different shades of pink and used some feminine flower paper to back it up.  I also tend to use buttons on baby cards, why is that?? When I take a look at the overall card, I have to admit I really like the layout which is a combination of a few different sketches I had my eye on for this card.

I'm so glad you stopped by and I hope you have a chance to link your girly creations here!

Challenges

Digi Doodle Studios Challenge #35 - Include a Sentiment

DDS Forever Challenges (February) - Anything Goes

Donuts

Hello! Creatalicious Challenge Time!  Our theme for this challenge is Pink and Purple!  What a combo!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Leslie Turner from Love 2 Scrap.  Leslie has a fab goodie bag for the winner, check it out here.

This image is my new fave stamp from Stamping Bella, Mochi Donut Girl.

I used Copic markers to color the image with purples and pinks and the sparkles with green to match the stripes on the paper.  The paper is from Erin  Bradley Designs on Etsy.  I loved, loved, loved coloring this image!  The sentiment is one that I've had for a long time and this is the first time I've used it, it's from Rubbernecker Stamps - I know the sentiment references cookies however I was going for the angle that cookies weren't doing the job so she decided on donuts instead (hee hee).

Our design team has some great pink and purple creations, make sure you check them out and leave them some love!

Challenges:

Love to Scrap - Anything Goes #133

Love to Craft - Anything Goes #46

Crafty Gals Corner - For the Ladies #207

The Cutie Pie Challenge - Pretty in Pink #147

2 Sisters on the Blog - Cooking / Baking#39

Little Friends Challenge at Winter Wonderland

I hope you all had a wonderful New Year's and now it's time to get back to creating and start building your cards for next Christmas!  Our first challenge of the year at Winter Wonderland is Little Friends....just remember to make sure it's a Christmas Card!

Our sponsor for this Challenge is Wink Wink Ink and their digi stamps are adorable!  Wink Wink Ink is graciously giving the winner of this challenge a $15 gift certificate to spend in their store!

The image I played with is Season's Tweetings, such a sweet image with a darling little robin!  Since pink is one of my fave colors and I have quite a few pieces of pink Christmas themed paper I decided to pull out the pink Copic markers and color it up.  For contrast I used blue background paper and blue baker's twine and button.

Time to pullout your supplies and start creating - I'm excited to see your little friends!

Prize:  $15 gift certificate

Summer Wild Thing

This card making hobby of mine leaves me with stacks of cards that just sit in a pile, waiting to be used.  I finally gathered them up and put them on display for sale at work.  A co-worker came across a card I made back in 2013, it's the male version of this card (Bob can be found here on my blog). 

She laughed at the card and said her girlfriend's birthday was on Friday and she wished it was a female image instead ....

... it was quite a few years back (6 years in fact) when I purchased this image Betty, along with her partner Bob from Fresh Brewed Designs (sadly, they are no longer open).  I combed through my images and when I found her I created this card.

I am so happy with how it turned out, I even took a chance at creating clouds, a big feat for me!  I'm in love with the papers and in love with this card, I had a lot of fun creating it.


Challenges

Cardz 4 Galz - Sun, Sea, Sand
Moving Along With The Times - Splish Splash
Double D Challenges - Birthday/Mood Board
Crafty Cardmakers - Here Comes Summer

Whoa, it's been too long!

It's time to get posting!  Not that I haven't been creating in the last year, just seems I run out of time to actually do anything with the pics that I take.  There have been so many special people I have created cards for I think it's high time to celebrate them all (again!).

First up is Sherry.  My son and her daughter are together and through them, our friendship has grown.  I cherish the time we spend together, not only do we fill our time and space with laughter, we have great heart-to-hearts.  She is inspirational and you can't help but feel good when she is around.  She is also sexy as heck and I love the pink dress she wears, she looks amazing in it.

This image is from Saturated Canary and colored with Copic Markers. 

Challenges
Creative Knockouts - Fave Embellishment (definitely the Key!)

It's all about Santa Challenge

I'm excited to announce that I am a new member of the Christmas Cards All Year 'Round Design Team! 

The theme for this month's challenge is "It's all about Santa".   That means we want to see anything that is associated with Santa like sleighs, elves, reindeer, etc.

For my card I used this adorable stamp that I've had in my collection for over a year and have never used.  I love the expression on her face and the sentiment that goes along with it!   The image is Amanda saw Santa Clause and sentiment stamps are from Eat Cake Graphics.   The paper is from the Merry & Bright collection by Carta Bella.

For some inspiration, make sure you pop on over to see the wonderful talent from the Christmas Cards All Year 'Round Design Team!

Challenges:
Card Mania - Christmas in July
Make my Monday - Christmas in July
Merry Monday - Anything Goes Christmas
Stamp and Create - Christmas in July

Favorite Color Challenge at The Crafting Cafe

The theme for our March challenge at The Crafting Cafe is "Favorite Color".  For this challenge, I chose PINK! 

Our sponsor for this challenge is Delicious Doodles and the winner will win 4 digis from the very talented Teri!

I colored Steampunk Fairy by Delicious Doodles with my Copic markers and added a bit of sparkle with my Spica markers.  I made the tag some time ago at a craft class at our local shop, Creative Accents.  I was so excited when I pulled it out and saw it matched! 

I did some searching through my craft stash and pulled out the stuff I thought would work on this tag.  This kind of work is completely out of my comfort zone ... I have a hard time with random but I have to say I'm quite excited out the outcome!

Now make sure you head over to The Crafting Cafe and check out the fab creations the Design Team has come up with so far then get creating!!


Challenges:
Hotshot Craft Blog - Anything but a Card
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything but a Card
Southern Girls Challenge - Tag
Crafts and Me Challenges - Tag
Whimsy Stamps Challenge - Add something Metal
City Crafter Challenge - Shades of Pink
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Pretty in Pink
Artistic Inspirations - Things with Wings

Freebie Challenge - Surrender to my Love

It's FAB FREEBIE time at Dude Time Doodles!
Not only do you get to download "Zeke Zoro" for FREE you will also have a chance to become our Guest Designer for a month.

All you have to do is create a card or project using "Zeke Zoro", then skip on over to Dude Time Doodles for all the details on how to enter. While you're there, check out the Dude/Dudette Design Team for their creations.

Challenges:

Digital Tuesday Challenge - Pink or Red

Scrap-Creations - Valentines

Party Time Tuesdays - Valentines

Shopping Our Stash - Hearts, Valentines and/or Lace

The Stamping Boutique - Valentines

Try it on Tuesday - Cards for a True Love

Tuesday Throwdown - Be My Valentine

Paper Makeup Stamps - Pink and Gray

Sentimental Sundays - Feel the Love

Cupcake Craft Challenges - Pink and Red

Lollipop Crafts - Valentine Cards

I Brake for Challenges - I Brake for Love

"Use Your Scraps" Challenge

It's time to ring in the New Year with Aud Sentiments first challenge of 2012! This challenge is sponsored by Floppy Latte Designs. We are also very lucky to have another sentiment from Create with TLC. Remember if you use this sentiment for the challenge be sure to enter your name with Mr. Linky twice for the drawing! Just right click the image to save it. You have until January 17th to enter. When I see the word crown, I think of princess which in turn makes me think of pink! So I looked through my huge collection of patterned paper, that for some reason keeps growing because I'm afraid to use them and found the perfect match! I rummaged around in my ribbon-ends bin and found the perfect pink and orange combo. I used colored scraps for the layers and added the princess charm and message bottle. Now it's your turn to create something with all those scraps laying around your craft room. Check out the amazing creations our design team has for you, some of them will blow you away!
Supplies: Sentiment by Create with TLC, paper from the Freestyle collection by Teresa Collins, spiced marmalade distress ink, rhinestones, princess charm, message bottle, colored beads, pink and orange ribbon, Fancy Flourish die by Die-namics.
Challenges:
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Use something shiny
Cupcake Craftroom - Anything Goes
The Emerald Faerie Garden - Flourishes / Swirls
Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings - Sparkle & Ribbon

Color Inspiration Challenge

It's inspiration challenge time over at Dude Time Doodles and this month, our inspiration is "Pink, Black & White".

All you have to do is use the photo inspiration above to create a masculine themed card - you are not required to use BDD images although it would make us really happy if you did! Be sure to link your creation using Mr. Linky over at Dude Time Doodles.

It's time to give Breast Cancer a karate chop and I thought Benny Hanna was just the one to spread the word! This photo doesn't do justice to the paper I used but believe me, it's beautiful in all it's different shades of pink. I used an embossing folder on the grey paper to add some texture, along with baker's twine and added a fishy charm cause the card needed something.

As you can see, I stuck with the same design on the inside as well and Best Fishes was the best I could come up with. I'm sure some of you have some very witty sentiments that would work better!

The rest of the Dudettes have some great creations to show off, so make sure you check them out and leave them some love.

Whatcha waiting for, get crafting!!

New Release Blog Hop

To celebrate another creative spurt from our Designers, Dude Time Doodles is sponsoring a Blog Hop to introduce you to the new images they have created - yehaw! If you’ve arrived here from Cleota, you’re on the right track. Although, there really is no wrong route, just keep hopping until you’ve seen all the wonderful creations from the FAB Dudette Design Team. Make sure you leave some love cause one of us is the MYSTERY HOSTESS! That’s right one lucky person will win one of the new images just for commenting!
For this blog hop, I chose Knock Out Nancy ... poor thing looks a bit rough but she’s a rough n’ tumble kinda gal and she can handle herself (you should see the other guy!). The sentiment is also from Dude Time Doodles. With all her bumps and bruises, I still wanted to make her girly so I used girly colors.
Now head on over to Ruth and check out her magnificent creation!
Anne
Cleota
Michelle (that's me!)
Ruth
NanaConnie
Dawn
Lynn
Linda
Tammy
Ginny
Dude Time Doodles
I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
Scrap-Creations "It's a girl thing"
Party Time Tuesdays "Anything goes"
Bearly Mine "3x backing/designer papers"

Piggy Time

This little piggy is by Squigglefly http://www.squigglefly.com/. I was asked by a co-worker if I could make a thank you card for a friend who collects pigs. This is what I came up with....thank goodness, she loved it! I am entering this card in the following challenge:

• Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #111 - Pink-a-licious http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
• The Crazy Challenge #66 - Anything Goes http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/05/cch66-anything-goes.html
• Crafty Creations - Anything Goes http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2011/05/anthying-goes-118.html

Real Men Wear Pink

This tough guy is from Kenny K. He's definiely man enough for pink! This week's challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz is "Pretty in Pink" http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/.

I decided to put a bit of a twist on "pretty". Hope you like it!

Challenge #44 at Fairy Knoll is "Whatever" http://fairyknoll.blogspot.com/p/fun-at-fairy-knoll-challenges.html

Digi's With Attitude "Anything Goes" http://digiswithattitudechallenges.blogspot.com/2011/04/challenge-20-anything-goes-peeps.html

Paper Playtime #42 "Anything Goes" http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/2011/03/ch-42-digi-monday.html

Stamp Something "Something Digi" http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/

This Little Piggy

Who doesn't love this sweet "Angry Ballerina" from Kraftin' Kimmie!! Kraftin' Kimmie is sponsoring ABC Challenge "P is for Pink" so I thought this card would be appropriate!

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/2011/03/p-is-for-pink.html

It if comes in Pink

I LOVE this Diva from Kenny K and as you can tell, I LOVE the color pink! I'm going to enter this card in the following challenges:

Kenny K.'s Krafty Girlz #30

http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #96 "Whateva"

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/