Fall is in the Air at Creative Knockouts

FALL IS IN THE AIR 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 Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!

This Cuddly Critter Squirrel was colored with Copic markers then using my fave (ok, not so fave) technique, fussy cutting around the critter.  The background paper is from the Sweater Weather Collection by Lawn Fawn.

The white cardstock was sprayed with Antiqued Bronze mica spray by Tim Holtz then stamped with the sentiment by Lawn Fawn. After putting the layers together I applied foam tape to the back of the cardstock and said cuddly critter and finished it off with a few pieces of sequins.  

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

Challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges - Autumn Colors #304 (Nov 11) .

I Spy with my little Eye - Shades of Autumn #8 (Nov 12) .

The Paper Funday Challenges - ATG w/Thankful/Grateful #59 (Dec 3)  .

Eat, Drink and Be Tacky

 Christms Bingo Challenges has a new challenge ready to go for you!

CBC will feature a new Bingo card for each challenge and while this isn't your typical game of BINGO, you are required to use at least three items in ONE column.

We are a "just for fun" challenge where you will have the chance to proudly display our Winner or Top Pick Badge!

My choice was the "O" column - Layers, Stitching, Twine and Rectangle.

I found this stamp and matching die set, Ugly Sweater Party by PhotoPlay at a craft sale this summer and have been itching to use it since then.  I used Copics to color the images and applied the red background paper (Tulla & Norbert's Christmas Party Collection) to white cardstock and added faux stitching using a white gel pen.  Foam squares were used to mount the sweaters and smaller foam circles for the hats.  

So glad you stopped by and I look forward to seeing your creation!

Challenges

Merry Little Christmas Challenge - ATG #53 (Dec 15) .

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - ATG #151 (Nov 12)  .

Colorful Options - Red (Dec) .

Christmas Crackers & Treats

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something that's NOT a card" - we want you to show us your Christmas projects and 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.

Meet the Cracker & Treat Box Die-cut by Stampin Up! This is a first for me and all and all it went pretty smoothly.  The dies are easy to work with, all you need is some Christmas paper then let your imagination flow.  These little boxes will be perfect on the plates at Christmas and you could even use them as name cards.

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!

Monochrome Poinsettias

MONOCHROMATIC is the theme for the October challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until November 7th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

After using the 3D embossing folder, Perfect Poinsettias by Altenew with black cardstock, I applied silver pigment ink with an embossing brush overtop the design.  I used a "Merry" die-cut on silver paper and to create some dimension, I used the die-cut twice more on black cardstock and glued them together. I stamped "Christmas" from Christmas Words by Impression Obsession with black ink on the same silver paper.  To finish it off I added a couple pieces of matte black sequins.

This is such an easy and fast technique and I'm looking forward to trying this out on different colored cardstock and pigment inks.

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

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Christmas Flower #153 (Oct 31) .

Have a Spooky Night

 A new month brings a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Our theme this month is PURPLE, BLACK, GREEN and ORANGE.  Show us your creativity using those four colors in your creation!  

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

This slimline card was created using Slim Line Have a Spooky Night Word Die by Picket Fence Studios. I started mixing Distress Oxide Inks (Villainous Potion and Spiced Marmalade) on mixed media paper then lined up the die cut and ran it thru my Big Shot machine.  I ran the die through the machine using black paper 3 more times then glued all the layers together.

I sprayed black cardstock with gold shimmer spray then scattered bat die-cuts overtop and ran thru the machine, I did the same with ghost die-cuts on vellum.

The background was created using Black Soot and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide spritzed with water.  When it was dry I gold shimmer spray and black acrylic paint spray overtop then set to work assembling the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Get Creative Challenges for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Challenges

Crafting Happiness - #147 Halloween (Oct 31)

Double Trouble - #149 Trick or Treat - Distress Oxide Inks (Oct 15) .

My Happy Place - Disney "Not so Scary" or Somewhat Scary Universal (Oct 31) .

Two Old Bats - Anything Halloween (Oct 28) .

Joyful Bottle Brush Trees

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Something SHINY" - we want you to include some shine somewhere on your card and 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.

The trees were created with Bottle Brush Trees  die-cuts by Spellbinders using purple and green glitter cardstock as well as silver foil paper. The inside oval is silver glitter cardstock and the scallop oval foil has a hint green. Snowflake embossing folder was used to create the background.

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 - All that Glitters (Sept 30) .

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas (Oct 2) .

ABC Christmas Challenge - "T" is for Three of a Kind (Oct7) .

Christmas Metallics

METALLICS is the theme for our September challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until October 10th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

I decided to use both silver and gold metallic paper for this card, I even managed to add a bit of green too!  The silver was used with the die-cut Hidden Leaves by Sizzix and gold was used  with the die-cut Detailed Deer by Stampin' Up! 

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

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Die Cuts (Sept 24) .

Flower Dreams

FAVE EMBELLIE 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 All Dressed Up!

This adorable image is Flower Dreams.  I used Copic markers to color the image and framed her in circles using diecuts.  The designer paper is from the Madison collection by Penny Black and to finish her off, the flower embellies were added.

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

Autumn brings Pumpkin Spice

 A new month brings a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Our theme this month is PUMPKIN SPICE, please.  With Fall in the air, use your creativity by adding a pumpkin or pumpkin latte to your creation!  You will have until September 30th link up.

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

Autumn brings crisp fresh air, cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes!  So, that is my inspiration for this card.  The stamp and die cut set is Sweater Weather by MFT.  Unfortunately it looks like this set is no longer available however they do have a new version, Sweater Weather in the Woods. The designer papers are also from the Sweater Weather collection by Lawn Fawn.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Get Creative Challenges for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Challenges
2 Sisters on the Blog - Autumn #78 (Sept 30) .

Crafty Animals - ATG #76 (Sept 26) .

Critter Crazy - ATG #78 (Sept 20) .

Paper Players - Four Legged Friends #656 (Sept 8) .

Guest Designer at TFTUC

I'm very excited to be a Guest Designer at The Fairy and The Unicorn Challenge! TFTUC specializes in fantasy cards, from fairies and unicorns to gnomes and dragons - just to name a few!

I haven't used this image in a very long time, not sure why as she's so beautiful.  The image is Steampunk Fairy by Delicious Doodles, unfortunately the shop has closed.

I colored the image with Copic markers then used Distress Inks (Hickory Smoke, Victorian Velvet, Spun Sugar) to create the background. I rummaged through my embellies and found a few items I thought would go well on the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by and a huge thank you to TFTUC for having me as a GD for their September challenge.  Make sure to hop over to their blog and enter your fantasy card!

Challenges
Sketch Saturday -  Challenge #733 (Sept 7) .