March Sketch Challenge

Are you ready for a new Sketch Challenge?! Creative Sketchy Girls are ready with a new sketch for you to play with and I am excited to see your interpretation!

Our sponsor for this "sketchy" challenge is Bugaboo Stamps and Jodie has graciously given us some fun and playful images to create with, thanks Jodie!

This cute little bunny is Garden Spring Bunny and if this image doesn't scream Spring then I don't know what does! I colored the image with Copic markers and used a variety of papers from my stash to create the layers and decided to add a sentiment on the top of the banner and a couple of enamel dots at the bottom to finish it off.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope our sketch as inspired you to join our challenge!

Challenges

Animal Friends Challenge - Bunnies (March)

Do-Al(l) creative - Easter Greetings #51 (March)

What's the Buzz?

 Spring has sprung here in beautiful British Columbia, the cherry blossoms are ... blossoming, the birds are singing, bees are buzzing and the rain is pouring, ugh.

Well, there is no rain in the forecast for our "Spring is in the Air" Challenge at  Creative Knockouts!  Our fab sponsor for our Spring challenge is Jan's Digi Stamps!

This image is from the Honey Bees collection, I really, really love this image.  I colored the image with Copic markers however I didn't color the bees as I didn't want to take away from the yellow in the beehive but I did add Wink of Stella which is difficult to see in the picture.  The sentiment is computer generated.  Kept the embellies simple with two flowers and a button.

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you join us for our challenge!

Challenges

Craft Rocket Challenges - Die Cuts and/or Spring #79

Moving Along with the Times - Spring #128 (March)

ModSquad Challenges - Springtime

Daisy Chain Challenges - Flowers #50

St. Patrick's Day

 I cannot believe the middle of March is already here!  As March appears, so does St. Patrick's Day/Green which is our Optional theme to our ATG Challenge at Creatalicious Challenges.

Our Sponsor for this challenge is Colour of Love and they will provide the winner of this challenge 3 digis of their choice!

For my card, Bowbo is showing off this wonderful Pot of Gold that we all know is at the end of the rainbow!  I'm not sure what this technique is called or if it even has a name, whatever it is I decided to try it.  I wasn't sure about what I was trying to accomplish but when I look at the final project, I'm happy with it.  

After coloring the inner image with Copic markers, I added foam tape to the back of the image for some extra dimension and matched it up as best I could with the black & white printed background. The green glitter background paper found in my stash is the perfect backdrop.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see your creations linked here!  

Prize:  3 Digis

Challenges

Shopping Our Stash - The Rainbow Connection #441 (March)

CAS Colours & Sketches - Colour #411

Creative Craft Cottage - CAS #138 (March)

The Poinsettia

 Christmas Craft Creations starts a new challenge today! Our theme for this month is Christmas Flowers.  and our own Shona has graciously donated a special prize of a Recollections Poinsettia Stamp and Die Set.

For our "flower" challenge, I thought this adorable image "The Poinsettia" by Hetty Clare would be perfect.

I used Copic markers to color the image and to keep it simple I added one layer of dark green cardstock to back.  I used a glitter pen to add some sparkle on the flowers and berries.  Looking at it now I'm wondering if I should add a small embellie (or 3) near the top, maybe sequins, tiny diamond gems, pennant - any thoughts?

Well I'm so glad you stopped by and I hope you join us for our Christmas Flower challenge and if you do, remember to add our Challenge Badge (below) to your post for your chance to win!

Challenges

Crafting Happiness Challenges - Flowers #87

CD Sunday Plus Challenge - AGC w/CD, USB or Digital #55

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG #153

Christmas Trees

 Beginning of March means a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland!

Our theme for March is "Trees" and our sponsor is the funny and creative Jodie from Bugaboo Stamps. The image chose to play with is Christmas Tree Row and it works perfectly for our theme.

I colored the trees with Copic markers and the colors were used to match the papers.  I wanted to keep the card quite simple and clean (but not simple and clean enough to qualify for true CAS).  As I'm looking at the picture I realized I wanted to add some stickles to the snow on the ground.  I will just have to add it later!

I usually use three of the same embellies but this time decided on two pink enamel dots, one on each side and finish it off with a silver bow.

I'm so glad you stopped by and I hope you join us for our challenge!

Challenges

Die Cut Divas - Slimline (March)

ABC Christmas Challenge - F for Fir Tree (March)

CCAYR - E for Enamel Dots (March)

Stitch it Up at Creative Knockouts

 Challenge time at Creative Knockouts and our theme is "All Stitched Up", real or faux!  I love pulling out my machine and sewing on paper although I don't do it often because it's packed away and a pain to pull out.

Our fabulous sponsor is Jodie from Bugaboo Stamps and I was graciously provided Ladybug Daisy to play with - thanks Jodie!

This was my first time using my new no-name slimline die cuts and I really love the set.  I colored the image with Copic markers and used my sewing machine just on the yellow polka dot layer.  The sentiments I chose are somewhat generic so they could be used for birthdays, Mother's Day or "just because". I have to admit I really like how the cards turned out and I adore the image.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I really hope you join our challenge, I'd love to see what you create!

Challenges
Die Cut Divas - Slimline (March)

Try it on Tuesday - Say it with Flowers

Challenge up your Life - Flowers #133 (March)

Addicted to Stamps and More - Die Cuts and/or Stencils #400

Elves, Gnomes & Fairies

 Welcome back!  It's nice to be back after a needed break, refreshed and ready to go!  Our first challenge theme of 2021 at Christmas with the Cuties is Elves, Gnomes & Fairies.  Now you don't have to add all three however if that's what you want then go for it!

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is Star Jam Lines and they have provided us with some adorable images to play with.  

This adorable Christmas Gnome and the "glow" from the candle were colored with Copic Markers then masked it off off so I could create the background with Distress Oxide Inks.  After spritzing with water, I used ink spritz to finish off the background.  I added glossy accents to the heart and flame, stickles to the fur on the sleeves for some sparkle and the sentiment was heat embossed with white embossing powder.  To offset the green background I used my snowflake embossing folder on the white cardstock.

I'm so glad you stopped by and I hope to see your creations linked up here.  

Challenges

ABC Christmas Challenge - D for Diamonds (glitter, etc.)

Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - C for Candle

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

Lots of Layers

Welcome back for our next challenge at Creative Knockouts.  For this challenge, we want you to layer it up, that's right - show us lots of layers.  This is always a fun challenge and a great way to showcase those background papers.

Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter and they graciously provided me with this image,  A Piggie's Happy Place, how cute is this little pig!

I colored piggy with Copic markers then added Wink of Stella to the black spots, glossy accents on the flowers and stickles on the butterflies.  The "Thanks" die-cut is a no-name brand that I picked up probably over a year ago and have never used it until now.  I like how it looks and hope to use it more often.

For the banners I decided not to stick them down flat with tape, I just used tape on the top portion and slightly curled the ends up for a little more added dimension. The background papers are from the Summer Fresh collection by Simple Stories and the Kraft paper flowers are from Michaels.  

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

Challenges

Try it on Tuesday - Oh So Cute

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - ATG w/Critter #47 (Feb)

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - On the Farm #137

Mythical Creatures at Creatalicious Challenges

 February is here, that didn't take long!  With a new month comes a new challenge at Creatalicious Challenges and as always our challenges are ATG however we have an optional twist.  This month our twist is Mythical Creatures.

Our sponsor is Fabrika Fantasy and their images are perfect for finding mythical creatures!

This image is Flower Elf that is part of the Summer Happiness coloring book.  I colored the image with Copic markers and used papers from The Summer Fresh collection by Simple Stories.  I wasn't sure about a sentiment so I opted for a hear pennant and finished it off with a navy button and red ribbon.

Challenges

Crafty Gals Corner - Add a Heart #216

Ellibelle's Corner - February: Hearts or Flowers