Valentine Color Challenge at Stamptacular Sunday!

This week’s challenge at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge is

“Valentine COLOR Challenge!”

For this weeks challenge you will create a card or project using ONLY the colors above for someone you love! Of course, you can use white cardstock but please keep it to a minimum! ALSO, your card or project does NOT have to be a Valentine…just has to be for someone you love and uses the required colors!

You will have from now until midnight (EST) February 11^th, 2012 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

DELICIOUS DOODLES

PRIZE: Winner’s Choice of FOUR Digis

For this challenge, I chose to work with Mr. & Mrs. Owl by Delicious Doodles.

Diamonds or Pearls Challenge at Stamptacular Sunday!

For this weeks challenge you will create a card or project that includes either diamond like rhinestones or pearls! Tell us whether you prefer diamonds or pearls in your post and we’ll enter your name into our drawing TWICE!

You will have from now until midnight (EST) February 4^th, 2012 to comp

lete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prizes donated by:

SCRAPPERS DELIGHT

PRIZES:

1st Place - 3 Digis

2nd Place - 2 Digis

3rd Place - 1 Digi

This is my second attempt with this image. I was having problems getting the shading right on the wings so this time I just added a bit if grey then outlined the grey with my clear glitter spica pen. I loved the simplicity of it so I carried it on with the rest of the image.

I have never made a card like this (vintage-like) because I had no idea where to start. After admiring so many vintage style cards I thought I would start out small with lots of distressing - on the doily, paper and flower (although I think I could have done more distressing around the image itself, next time!).

All and all, I'm happy with the result and I hope you are too!

Now it's your turn to show us your diamonds or pearls. Personally, I favor diamonds but then again, I wouldn't turn down pearls if they were offered instead!

Supplies: Paper - Blush by My Mind's Eye, Antique Linen and Victorian Velvet distressed ink by Tim Holtz, paper flower, metal heart charm from Walmart, pearls from the Dollar Store, Memo Pin by Tim Holtz, spica pens, Copic markers, Crackle Accents, Glossy Accents, pink organdy ribbon, off-white lace.

Challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - You're a Gem

Cupcake Craft Challenges - All you need is Love

4 Crafty Chicks - Pins

Charisma Cardz Challenges - Pretty in Pink

Crafty Purple Frog Challenges - Love

Craft Us Crazy - Full of Love

PaperPlay Challenges - Lovely Lace

Samuel Taylors Crafts - Distress

Seeing Spots at Stamptacular Sunday!

he theme for this week's challenge over at Stamptacular Sunday is “Seeing SPOTS!” Yuppers, we wanna see spots and polka dots!

You will have from now until midnight (EST) January 28^th, 2012 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by our very own Winnie!

Last weekend I attended a class at our local craft store, Creative Accents, where we made some feminine projects, and one of them included this cool little purse. I increased the size from 6x6 to 8x8 so I could fit a bit more goodies inside!

I used spellbinders to create the top portion of the purse as well as to create a peek-a-boo window. Note to self, make sure you center the scallops!

I was having a problem with cardstock ripping along the folds so I tried some lightweight scrapbook paper. Next time I have to make sure to use heavier paper on the flap 'cause it's quite flimsy and will probably rip easily if it's opened too much.
The smaller size, 6x6 is the perfect size for a gift card and this 8x8 size holds chocolates quite nicely!

Supplies: Paper & heart sticker from Creative Memories, Flourish by Die-namics, Lacey Circle Spellbinder Nestabilities, self-adhesive pearls, velcro fastener, transparency film for window, ribbon from my stash.

Challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - "Y"ou can choose (Anything Goes, "P" for Purse)

The Poodles Parlour - Valentines or Love

Raise the Bar - Circles

Charisma Cardz Challenges - Clean and Simple

Crafty Purple Frog - Anything Goes

Pixie Dust Studio - Going Dotty
Craft Your Passions - In the Bag/Box

Sketch Challenge at Stamptacular Sunday

It's challenge time over at Stamptacular Sunday! You will have until January 14th to flip, twist, and work the Sketch and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

Meljen's Designs
The winner will receive 4 digis of their choice!

For this challenge I used Cozy Winter Mailbox by Meljen's.

Supplies: Digi - Cozy Winter Mailbox by Meljen's, Paper - Winter Park by Lori Whitlock, Copic Markers, 25 Days of Christmas Cardstock Tags by Little Yellow Bicycle, Liquid Applique, Diamond Glitter by SU, Buttons, Bakers Twine, Stickles, Winter Reflections Accent Pack by Creative Memories.

Challenges:
Catered Crop - Buttons
Bird is the Word - Wonder
Sentimental Sundays - Snow, Blue and/or Glitter
Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge - Thinking of You
That Craft Place - Buttons & Bows
Hiding in my Craft Room - Color Challenge

Doilies at Stamptacular Sunday

Our theme at Stamptacular Sunday this week is "Doilies Make The World Go Around"
For this weeks challenge you will create a card or a project that has a doily on it somewhere. Can be anywhere as long as we can see it.
You will have from now until midnight (EST) January 7th,2012 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

DELICIOUS DOODLES

PRIZE: Winner's Choice of FOUR Digis

For my submission I used "Skating Along" by Lili of the Valley.

I used Bahama Blue spritz on the doily and combined glass glitter and dazzling diamonds glitter to use on the fur. And of course, glossy accents on the skates, gloves and leash. I added some felt snowflakes with pink pearls.
Make sure to check out the creative pieces that our talented Design Team has for you! Have fun!
Supplies: Bahama Blue by Fireworks, Silver Crushed Glass Glitter by Stampendous, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter by SU, Heat & Stick Powder by SU, Copic Markers, Felt Snowflakes, Gumdrop Pearls.
Challenges:
2 Sisters Challenge - Winter Colors
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Stamptacular Challenge - Photo Inspiration

First off, I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I hope Santa was good to each and every one of you!

To start Christmas Day off with a 'cracker', Stamptacular is hosting a Photo Inspiration Challenge. We would like you to create a WINTER THEME project based on one of these two photos.

You will have from now until midnight (EST) December 31^st, 2011 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFT

PRIZE:

For my submission, I used Bauble Spiral Christmas Tree by Fairy Dust Crafts. The sentiment is Merry, Merry, Merry Round Sentiment by Pink Gem Designs. I added some bling with rhineshones as the baubles and used Stickles to outline the spirals.

The Merry Christmas sentiment is by Stamping Bella. Now it's your turn! If you still need some inspiration, check out the Design Team creations!

Stamptacular - I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas

For this weeks challenge we want to see non-traditional Christmas colors with shades of PINK everywhere! You are allowed to use other colors, as long as they’re not the traditional green and red and PINK is the majority!
You will have from now until midnight (EST) December 24th, 2011 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

KENNY K DOWNLOADS

PRIZE: 1ST PLACE wins 3 digis

2nd PLACE wins 2 digis

3rd PLACE wins 1 digi

Meet the Party Animals ... this image is Reindeer by Kenny K and they "just wanna have fun"
I think I saw these fellas on my lawn the other night but I can't be 100% sure, the shirt is throwing me off!
To get your Pink Mojo going, head on over to Stamptacular and check out the Pink-tastic creations from the Design Team.
Supplies: Copic markers, liquid applique, glossy accents, stickles, spica pens, ribbon & bakers twine, button,
Challenges:
Christmas Card Challenges - Non-traditional Colors
Dream Valley Challenges - Christmas
Gingerloft Challenge - Winter and Christmas

Color Challenge at Stamptacular!

For this weeks challenge you will create a CHRISTMAS card or a project using ONLY the colors listed above! Feel free to use ANY SHADE of the above colors (BLUE, BLACK or BROWN, and TAN) Also, you are allowed to use white cardstock but please keep it to a minimum!

You will have from now until midnight (EST) December 10^rd, 2011 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prizes donated by:

SIMON SAYS STAMP

PRIZE: $20 Gift Certificate; winner must pay shipping!

and

ELISABETH BELL DIGI

PRIZE: Winner’s Choice of 2 Digis

Before you get started, check out the fab creations the Stamptacular Sunday Design Team has for you!
Supplies: Digi: Inner Elf & Inner Elf Diva by Whimsie Doodles, Paper: Bo Bunny, brown & blue ribbon, silver bells, bakers twine, Stickles.

Anything Christmas - Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

This week's challenge at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge is...

“ANYTHING Christmas!”

Create ANYTHING you’d like with a Christmas theme on it! Let’s see what kind of NEW, DIFFERENT and EXCITING projects you come up with!

You will have from now until midnight (EST) December 3^rd, 2011 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

MELJEN’S DESIGNS

PRIZE: Winner’s Choice of 4 Digis

and

WHIMSY STAMPS

PRIZE:

I purchased these glass blocks years ago and every Christmas I promise myself I will make place setting cards. Well, this is my first year!

The cards looked so lonely that I had to make napkin rings to go along with them. I know I'll have to make more once I know how full of a house we'll have for Christmas dinner ... I may have to buy more holders too!
Supplies: Christmas Doodles Collection by Digi Stamp Boutique, liquid applique, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Copic markers, variety of Christmas paper.

PUNCH IT Challenge

This week's challenge at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge is…

“PUNCH It!”

This weeks challenge we want you to create a card or project that uses at least one punch. To help make it even easier, you are also free to use any sort of die or cutting machine, such as a Cuttlebug, Nestabilities or a Cricut.
You will have from now until midnight (EST) November 19^h, 2011 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

MELJEN’S DESIGNS

PRIZE: Winner’s Choice of 4 Digis

and

DELICIOUS DOODLES

PRIZE: Winner’s Choice of 4 Digis

For this challenge I pulled out my Cricut and my George & Basics Shape cartridge to cut out this tag and the circles.

I used Tim Holtz Distressed Inks on the surface of the tag then cut out the Sweet Little Donkey image by Meljen's and attached it to the circle layers. To finish the tag off, I added some string to the bottom as well as tied it to the top of the tag and frayed the edges.
There are some amazing projects by our Design Team, make sure you check them out by clicking here.
Supplies: Frayed Burlap and Barn Door Distress Inks, Copic markers, glossy accents, George & Basic Shape Cricut cartiridge, string, Happy Birthday rubber stamp
Challenges:
Cas-ual Fridays - Tag
Pattie's Creations - Birthdays or Thanksgiving

Black, Orange, Purple and SCARY!

For this weeks challenge at Stamptacular Sunday we're asking you to create something Black, Orange, Purple and SCARY!

You will have from now until midnight (EST) October 29^th, 2011 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

MELJEN’S DESIGNS

PRIZE: Winner’s Choice of 7 Digis!

AND

THE CHARM BARN

PRIZE: $10 Gift Certificate

This week I tried a pop-up card, I have to say it was fun to create.

I colored Bat House by Limited Runs with my Copics and added some sparkles to the edges of the cupcake and the bat's eyelids and of course, glossy accents to the little ghosty. I used a purple ribbon and added a Boo charm from the Charm Barn as my sentiment.

Now for the inside ... the spiders are actually glow in the dark and I pierced the butt to push a needle and thread through so I could suspend the spiders to the top of the pop up. Now it's your turn! Make sure you head over to see the very creative projects from the Stamptacular Design Team then get to work on your creations!

Challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges "Halloween"

Gingerloft Challenge "Halloween or Fall"

Sentimental Sundays "Halloween"

The Crafty Pad "Halloween"

Cupcake Inspirations "Halloween"

Delightful Challenges "Halloween"

Digi Doodle Shop "Green & Purple"

Ribbon Carousel "Picture This"

Divas by Design "Something Spooky"

Stampin' for the Weekend "Spooky"

"You Choose" Challenge

Over at Stamptacular Sunday, our challenge this week is to create any card or a project ... Anything goes!

You will have from now until midnight (EST) October 22^nd, 2011 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

BUGABOO

For my project, I tried something completely new to me...talk about outside my comfort zone. I had no idea what I was going to create and tried a few new techniques and projects but I didn't like any of them. So there I sat in my dungeon (my boys have renamed my craft room) with my deadline looming and it's getting close to 10:30pm trying desperately to think of something.
My eye suddenly caught sight of a recycled icing tub that I have been hanging on to for whatever reason ... and I happened to have cookies in the cookie jar (at least I hoped I had some left after the boys took their turn in the jar).
Since I had already colored this fab Bugaboo Digi "Coffee Time - Thanks a Latte", I searched through my paper stash and came up with this:

I added some sparklies with my Spica markers, glossy accents (of course) and some puff paint and voila!
Phew, that was exhausting but once I had my idea and put it together, I was in bed just after 11:00pm! Now, if I can do something other than a card, you can too!!
Now the DT ladies at Stamptacular Sunday have some amazing projects, make sure you stop by and show them some love!
Happy Crafting - can't wait to see your creations!

It's so Distressing!

For this weeks challenge at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge, we want you to create a card or a project using some sort of distressing technique. Ink it, tear it, sand it, scratch it, scrape it…the choice is yours as long as it’s distressed it counts!
You will have from now until midnight (EST) October 15^th, 2011 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into our InLinkz in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

PRIZE: $20 Gift Certificate

and

Elisabeth Bell Digi

PRIZE: Winner’s Choice of TWO Digi Images

I tried my hand at an accordion fold card this week, was it every easy! For a quick card, I recommend this fold. I used one of Elisabeth Bell's images "Lil Lynda's Piano Forte", isn't she adorable!
I colored her with my Copics and of course, can't make a card without Glossy Accents which I applied to her bow, the roses on her pillow, music note on the piano and the dog collar. I used Tim Holtz Distressing Ink, Black Soot to distress the edges.

The sentiment "It's the little things in life that mean the most" is from Ginger's House. I used a black & white frame from Creative Memories, attached some paper flowers inside the frame and there you have it.
Now it's your turn! Make sure you check out the amazing creations from our Stamptacular Sunday Design Team!