Layered Froggy

Two or More Pattern 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 SheepSki Designs!

This little frog brought a smile to my face, it's My Pad by SheepSki Designs.

I used Copic markers to color the image except for the inside of the flower where I used a yellow gel pen.  After fussy cutting the image I dug through my paper stash and found the floral pattern (Wonders), green background (MFT Wildflowers) and B&W polka dots (Simple Stores) that matched quite nicely.

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

Challenges:

SheepSki Design Challenges - ATG #87 (Jul 15)

Everybody-Art-Challenge - 3 Designer Papers #554 (Jun 17) .

Freesia 4U

Sparkle & Shine 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 SheepSki Designs!

The floral image is Freesia Vase was colored with Copic markers then added a touch of Glossy Accents for some shine.  I decided to use a tag die-cut for the flowers and duplicated the tag with green cardstock for the back layer, tied with sparkly gold ribbon.  For a bit of extra shine, I used pink metallic paper, along with designer paper from the Stitched with Love collection by P13.

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

Challenges:

SheepSki Designs Challenges - ATG #84 (Mar 31)

Coffee Break For You

 It's time for another fun and fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Anything Goes.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs  and the lucky winner will receive 3 images of their choice!

This image is Coffee Break and I used Copic markers to color the image.  After coloring I found a sketch that I decided to follow and used papers from Sweater Weather by Lawn Fawn for the layers.  I added the coffee ring by using a stamp from the Coffee Break #1 collection by Inky Antics and the sentiment is from the Simple Sentiment Strips collection by Whimsy Stamps.

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:

Color Throwdown #719 .

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - Sketch #242 .

Holly Hello

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Robin Redbreast chosen by our own Christine and our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs.

You will have until December 1st to link up your Robin creations so get creating!

This image is Winter Robin and I love this little fella.

I used Copic markers to color the image and unfortunately I don't think you can see the Nuvo Glitter Drops I added to the snow blanketing some of the holly leaves.  I also used Glossy Accents on the berries.  The sentiment is from the Holly Berries stamp set by Hero Arts.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas card creation and for some extra inspiration, make sure you check out our Design Team's creations.

Challenges:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Trees #68 (do tree branchs count?!) Nov 30 .

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Festive Things with Wings #142 (Nov 30) .

 

Wild About You

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

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Design and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice!

This "wild" image from SheepSki Designs is called Tropical and my celebration is "love".  I colored the image with Copic makrers then used the Tropical Leaves stencil by Lawn Fawn to create the background with Distress Oxide Inks then sprayed with some shimmer spray.

The sentiment was made using Wild About You die by Hello Bluebird.  I used the die several times with just white cardstock to add layers to the top layer created using patterned paper from the Itsy Bitsy Spider collection by Piggy Tales.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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

Challenges:

Sheepski Designs - ATG w/optional Shape #73 .

Simon Says Stamp - Make your own Background (July 20) .

Shopping our Stash - Blending In #474 .

Challenge up your Life - Tropical #149

Blue, Green and Orange Snowman Selfie

 This month at Winter Wonderland we want to challenge you to use only three (3) colors (not including neutrals).

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs and the lucky winner will receive 3 images of their choice!

This image is Snowman Selfie and as the post title indicated, I used blue, green and orange on these selfie-lovin' characters.  After coloring with Copic markers, I took a white gel pen and started adding a few lines here and there.  

I'm so glad you stopped by and 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.

Under the Weather

Welcome to our "Add Flowers" theme at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is SkeepSki Designs and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice!

This image is called Sleep Tight.  I colored the image with Copic markers then used a circle die to cut it out and framed with a larger circle.  I used my newly purchased Hidden Leaves die cuts to add some foliage behind the image and finished it off with paper flowers by Prima Flowers. The sentiment is from the Get Well Wishes collection by Sweet 'n Sassy.

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

Challenges

Sunday Stamps - Winter Blues Color Challenge #SSC277 .

The Crafting Challenge - With Love (Feb) .

Nuts and Bolts 4 U

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  For this challenge we want you to use Die-cuts and/or Punches in your creation.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs and the lucky winner will receive three (3) images of their choice!

I chose to work with Bob for this challenge and seeing as we are getting closer and closer to Valentine's Day I decided to create a Valentine's Day card.

I colored Bob with Copic markers and added glossy accents to various parts.  The silver dots are I-Rock Glam Rocks that have adhesive to the back and when you use the I-Rock tool by Imaginisce, it heats the adhesive on the back of the glam rocks.  I have had this tool for years and always forget I have it.

In true fashion, I forgot the theme when creating my card so I had to go back and add banners :)  The background papers are from the Cogsmo Links collection by Cosmo Cricket and the sentiment was computer generated.

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

Challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges - Love #262 .

Huddle in Color

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Anything Goes Christmas.  

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs and the lucky winner will receive 3 digi images of their choice!

This image is called Huddle.  Now I realize penguins are typically black and white however, I wanted to do something different - I only wish I printed the image a bit larger to prevent it being lost in the design.

I colored the image with Copic markers and used distress inks on the Holly Jolly stencil.  Our local craft shop had a customer appreciation day last weekend and I received the Sunburst Stripe Circle die-cut as a gift and decided to try it out.  The sentiment is from the Festive Ticker Tape Wording stamp set by Creative Expressions.

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.

A Bit Batty

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Anything Goes!

Our sponsor for this challenge is SheepSki Designs and Andrea has graciously offered 3 images to the lucky winner, thank you Andrea!

I chose to work with Bit Batty for this challenge since it's soooo close to Hallowe'en (my fave).  I used my Silhouette to print and cut the image and used Copic markers to color.  Next I created my background using the following Distress Oxide Inks, Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Hickory Smoke, and Black Soot.  

After blending the inks I sprayed with water then let it dry.  The sentiment is an old one and really didn't stamp that clear, the letters kinda run together.  Anyhoo .. I stamped the sentiment with Versamark, sprinkled on the black embossing powder and went to work heat setting. After sticking the image on the card, my final step was spraying the card with  Frost sheer shimmer spray.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a safe and spooky Hallowe'en!

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

Challenges:

SheepSki Designs - ATG

Crafty Gals Corner - Hallowe'en Colors (Oct) .

Mod Squad - Hallowe'en .

Use Your Stuff - Hallowe'en .

Cheers!

Are you ready for a Sketch challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls?!  Time to get your creative juices flowing because we want to see your interpretations of our sketch!

Our fabulous sponsor is SheepSki Designs and the lucky winner will receive 3 digis of their choice.

This adorable image is Acorn Ale, now who doesn't love gnomes and beer?!

I created somewhat of a scene with my cloud stencil then used a sponge dabber to create the ground.  The two "thirsty" gnomes were colored with Copic markers.  For the sketch layout I used papers from the Fall Fling Collection by Lawn Fawn

I hope you have as much fun with your creations as I did with mine and I look forward to seeing your interpretations!

Prize: Three (3) Digital Images

Challenges

A Place to Start - Patterned Paper, Please (Sept) .

Dream Valley Challenges - 2 or more Patterned Papers (Sept) .

Challenge Up Your Life - Mushrooms .

Beauty

 Welcome back for our new challenge at Creatalicious Challenges! As always our theme is ATG with an optional "Twist".  Our twist for this challenge is "For a Woman".

Our fab sponsor for this challenge is SheepSki Designs and the lucky winner will received 3 digis of their choice.

This lovely image is Cat and when I saw this image the first person that came to mind was my friend Nubia.  She is strong, confident, beautiful and wise beyond her years.  She is from Mexico City and has a fiery personality that goes along with her beautiful accent.  Nubia can pull off any hairstyle and she usually surprises us with vibrant colored hair. This card is a tribute to a very special woman.

I colored the image with Copic Markers then added glossy accents to her eye and lips.  For the layout I cased a design from a very talented lady, Shani.  Shani always has the most amazing papers and I love how she matches and layers - yes, I'm a big fan!

The papers have been in my stash for literally years and I often wonder why I hang on to them and never use them.  The flowers are by Prima Flowers and the sentiment....well I searched high and low for something that would work.  I even considered printing something but that was too easy to make a mistake.  I went through every stamp I owned multiple times, nothing.  I was about to give up when I turned in my chair, staring at my shelves and realized I have a box of Close to my Heart stamps sets that I hadn't looked through, SCORE!

The sentiment is from the Playful Flourishes collection and it was even curved, perfect for this image. I am on a complete ramble tonite and for those of you who have actually taken the time to read all of it, I applaud you :)  As I look at the finished product, I have an issue with picking the right size when I work with square cards - I seem to have so much left over space.  I am always sure the size I pick is perfect for the image size and I'm always wrong and feel like I need to keep adding things to fill up the space, sigh .. one day.

Okay, I promise I'm done with my chatter and would like to thank those of you who have taken the time to visit and read and I truly hope you have a chance to play along with us at Creatalicious Challenges!

Challenges

Crafty Gals Corner -  For the Ladies #219 (May) .

Watercooler Wednesday - Feminine #315 .

Try it on Tuesday - Make it Feminine .

SheepSki Designs Challenge - #50 Floral Dance .

Flower Power at Creative Knockouts

As the saying goes,  April showers bring May flowers.  With that in mind, Creative Knockouts has a new challenge celebrating "Flower Power".  

Our sponsor is SheepSki Designs and the lucky winner of this challenge will receive 3 images of their choice!

This image is Tulip Border which was printed on X-press It paper and colored with Copic markers.  

As usual, this is not my first attempt.  I originally started creating clouds in the background which did not work at all so I tried covering the clouds with distress inks similar to above.  It actually turned out but after I stamped and set the embossed sentiment I thought I would outline the tulips in gold.  That did not go well. My pen was way too thick and when I tried to quickly wipe the gold off it made a huge mess. Back to the drawing board.

The sentiment is from the Happy Sentiments collection by Crafter's Companion.  Distress Inks used: Faded Jeans, Tumbled Glass, Shaded Lilac, Mowed Lawn, Shabby Shutters.

Challenges

SheepSki Designs - Floral Dance #50 (May)
Dare 2B Artzy - Flowers (May) .

My Time to Craft! - Sentimental #456 .