Sparkle and Shine Underwear

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Sparkle and Shine is the theme for our MONTH 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.

Back in the day, I purchased a digital stamp from Whimsie Doodles (so sad they are no longer in business) with a similar sentiment and pairs of underwear.  I recently came across a stamp set I Believe by Miss Ink Stamps and had to purchase it!

After stamping and coloring the pieces of under garments with Copic markers I fussy cut each image and applied foam squares to the back.  The sentiment was cut out using Circle die cut and framed using red metallic paper.  

I created the background using Floral Wave stencil also by Miss Ink Stamps along with Sparkle Stencil paste and Black Soot Distress Ink.  For some extra sparkle, I sprinkled some extra glitter on top while still wet and to finish it off, I added some sequins.

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:

Aud Sentiments - Glitter and/or Christmas  + Sentiment #319 (Nov 30) .

Daring Cardmakers - Sparkle (Nov 329) .

Birthday Flowerz

Die-cuts/Punches/Stencils 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 Mirtillamente Digital Stamps and Papers!

I used Copic markers to color the image, Flowerz: Flow No. 1.  To create the leafy background, I used Simply You by Concord & 9th with Pine Tree Green Memories Die Inkpad.  The centre background piece was created using the Moroccan Stencil by Simon Says Stamp with Aged Mahogany and Barn Door Distress Inks then found a couple of sentiments, embossed with white embossing power to create this birthday card.

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

Challenges:
Mirtillamente Challenge - ATG (Feb 25) .
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Floral #14 (Mar 15) .
Daisy Chain Challenge - Flowers #82 (Feb 28) .
Craft Rocket Challenges - Birthday #111 (Feb 28) .

Snowy Penguin

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something SNOWY" - 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 darling image is Snowball Tree Theo Penguin by Polkadoodles. I colored the image with Copics then went to work on fussy cutting (ugh).  With that out of the way I went to work on creating the background with Wild Honey, Spiced marmalade and seedless Preserves distress inks.  The falling snow was creating using Frosty Snowflakes stencil by Simple Stories and Moonlight Gold Cosmic Shimmer Luna Paste.

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:

Polkadoodles - ATG #34 (Sep 7) .

My Time to Craft Christmas - Trees (Aug 31) .

Unicorn Swim

Welcome to our Outdoor Sports Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up and the lucky winner will receive 2 dig stamps of their choice!

This adorable image is Unicorn Swim.

I started with creating the background using a stencil called Cellular by Dina Wakley Media and Mermaid Lagoon Distress Oxide Ink.  To get the water effect I used the stencil multiple times in different positions to create the layered effect.  

I used Copic markers to add color to the image which I fussy cut and used foam squares to attach.  Along with the baker's twine, I added a button and sequins along the way.

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

Challenges

All Dressed Up - ATG #129 (Jul 14)

Dragonfly Dreams - Outdoors (Jul 2) .

Challenge up your life - Summer #148 (Jun 27) .

Tropical Leaves

Ready for a new challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges?  Our theme as always is Anything Goes with an optional twist ... we want you to "Make your own Background".  We don't have a sponsor for this challenge so it's just for fun!

I started going through all the stencils I've collected along the way that have never been used.  I came across one that I HAD to have only to sit in my craft room unsued - well not today friends, not today!

The stencil is Tropical Leaves by Lawn Fawn. To create the background I used Mixed Media paper then started blending colors.  I didn't want to cover up the background so I just used strips of scraps to create a bottom border and added the sentiments.

Distress Oxide Inks used:
Card #1 - Abandoned Coral, Ripe Persimmon, Twisted Citron 

Card #2 - Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon
Card #3 - Iced Spruce, Mowed Lawn, Pine Needles

Don't forget to check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration then start linking up!

Christmas Sweater

STENCILLING is the theme for our JANUARY challenge at Christmas Craft Creations! 

This image is from the Digi stamp set Christmas Sweaters from Kate Hadfield Designs.  This particular sweater is only one image of the nine you will receive - they are awesome, make sure to check them out!

For the background I taped down the Holly Jolly stencil by Photo Play and applied Seedless Preserves Distress Oxide Ink over the stencil.  I cut a piece of vellum with a circle die-cut and after coloring the sweater with Copics, I added pop-dots to the back and positioned the sweater in the centre of the vellum.  

The sentiments were from the Merry Christmas collection by Say it with Stamps. I used Versamark and white embossing powder on brown cardstock.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for your chance to win!

Challenges

Shopping our Stash - Something beginning with S #461 (Stencil) (01/17) .

Double Trouble Paper Crafting - Layers, Cozy, Die Cut #100 (01/17) .

Peace on Earth - ATG Christmas #7 .

Epic Day

Creative Knockouts next challenge is Anything Goes!   

Our sponsor for this challenge is LeAnn's World 101 and the lucky winner will receive two images of their choice! 

The image I chose to work with for my slimline card is Game Boy.  I started off by coloring with Copic markers then took to fussy cutting all those nooks and crannies. 

 I decided to try out my new stencil, Rays of Light by Creative Expressions.  I used Distress Oxide Inks (Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Barn Door, Seedless Preserves), then sprayed some shimmer spritz all over.

I added pop-dots to the back of the image and placed it in the centre of the card.  The sentiment was computer generated, cut out and attached with pop-dots.

I wasn't too sure how this card was going to turn out but once I added the sentiments it took on a whole new look which I really like.  Thanks so much for stopping by and look forward to seeing your creations.

Challenges

Clever Dexter - Use a Stencil #20 (August) .

Graffiti Birthday

A new challenge means a new theme and at Creative Knockouts our theme is Washi Wonders!

Our sponsor for our Washi Challenge is LeAnn's World 101 and the winner will receive two dig stamps of their choice.

I used the Print & Cut feature on my Silhouette Cameo so I didn't have to try and fussy cut.  I colored Clyde with Copic markers and used a white gel pen on to give some accent on his jeans.  The sentiment and splatters were from Scrapper's Delights.

I finally had the time and courage to try stenciling.  I retrieved my brick stencil from the depths of my drawer and selected Frayed Burlap and Barn Door Distress Ink pads.  All in all, it was pretty easy and I like how it came out.  And of course, the finishing touch - double layer of Washi Tape.   

Challenges
Use your Stuff - Masculine/Father's Day #399