Ginger-Christmas

Of course I plan on making Christmas cards come September but as usual, it's November and now I'm cramming to get my cards done!

I'm trying to keep things simple and quick so here is my first go-around.

This cute image is Holiday Gingers by Whimsie Doodles.  I colored them up with my Copic markers then added some glitter to their hats.  The turquoise paper was distressed with my Cuttlebug Distressing Folder, Snow Sledding Winter Words, finished the layout with some twine and card number 1 is done!


Challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge - "X" marks the spot
Divas by Design - Glitter and Sparkle
For Fun Challenges - Christmas with Sparkle
Try it on Tuesday - Christmas Sparkle
Paper Makeup Stamps - Christmas
Lexi's Creations - Christmas
There's Magic in the Air - Sparkle
The Crafty Pad - Add some Glitter
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Contemporary Color Combo
Jingle Belles - Christmas Food
Winter Wonderland - Christmas Food

Merry Christmas Challenge

It's getting closer ... Christmas that is!  If you haven't started your Christmas cards (like me) you better hurry!  The challenge over at Cards for Men is Merry Christmas and this is a fab way to get your mojo rockin'.

Our Sponsor is Scribbled Kidz and they have supplied us with some great images to work with.  The winner of this challenge will win 3 images!

 

I found this image quite endearing, reminds me of my boys madly writing up their lists.  Make sure you check out the creations by our fab Design Team and get ready to create!

Image:  Dear Santa by Scribbled Kidz

Papers:  Bazzill Basics Paper, Kraft Wrap and Blizzard from the Believe Collection

Medium:  Copic Markers

Challenges:

The Craft Pad - Christmas

Little Claire's Designs - Christmas

Paper Creator's Crafts -  All About Christmas

Happy Moments

 You would  think with all the cards I have made over the years I would have a simple birthday card in my stash.  Wrong!  I needed something quick and this card was fast and simple.

I didn't have time to go through my digi stamps so I pulled out Happy Moments set by Stampin' Up!  I've had this for so long and don't think I've ever used it.

I colored the image with my copic markers to match the papers and for the life of me I can't remember the name of the 6x6 pad it's from.

The sentiment is a digi that I had in my sentiments stash and thought it would work just fine here.  Voila, this card took less approx. 15 minutes!

Challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - Plain and Simple
Clearly iStamp - Plain and Simple

Feelin' Icky - Anything Goes Challenge

That's correct-a-mundo ... it's an Anything Goes challenge at Cards for Men!

Our sponsor for this challenge is My Mum's Craft Shop and the winner will receive a £10 gift voucher!

My Mums Craft Shop is a bricks & mortar and online store. We stock many of the leading brands and specialise in rubber stamping. We have brands including Some Odd Girl, Stamping Bella, My Favorite Things, CC Designs and many more. We also stock a large selection of Dienamics, Memory Box, Sizzix, CC Designs Marianne Dies. We constantly have new deliveries arriving, check out our website for more products - www.mymumscraftshop.co.uk 

This is definitely what my hubby looks like when  he's feeling under the weather, well maybe minus the horns!

This adorable image is by Flubu Monster by Paper Makeup Stamps.  I colored him up with my Copic Markers and dug out my 6 x 6 Dots and Stripes paper pad by Echo Park for the black and white dotted paper and  My Minds Eye for the blue and white dotted paper.  Added some buttons and baker's twine and within minutes the card came together.  Clean and simple, easy peasy!

Here Come the Boys - Die Cuts / Punch
Red Carpet Studio - Clean and Simple
Allsorts - For Men Only
A Gem of a Challenge - Polka Dots / Spots
CAS-ual Fridays - Clean and Simple Masculine

Happy Birthday Sista!

It's my little sister's birthday and when I came across this image I thought of her right away! By looking at her, you'd never guess she loves fishing.  She really is a girly-girl, high heels, always done up but looks aren't everything.  Give that girl a fishing rod and she's in her glory!

This image is called "I got this boys" by Saturated Canary.  I colored her up with my Copics and added a touch of sparkle with my Spica markers.  I can't remember what paper collection I used, I'll have to look it up when I get home and the embellies are from my stash.

Challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Birthday

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Recipe

Inky Impressions - Lots of Layers

My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge - Ribbon

Paper Crafting Journey - Ribbon / Twine

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Birthdays

Eureka Stamps - Buttons & Bows

Lexi's Creations - Special Birthday

Love to Create - Lots of Layers

Sketch Challenge at Cards for Men

It's challenge time at Cards for Men and this time it's a Sketch Challenge!

I used this funny little pizza guy from Fresh Brewed Designs.  They have some great fun food images that are fab for kids of all ages!
I colored him up with my Copics and added Glossy Accents on the pepperoni then finished it off with some Baker's Twine and buttons.

So, here's the sketch and information on our amazing sponsor, Letraset.  Now get going on your creation!

Our sponsor for this sketch challenge is Letraset and the winner will receive a pack of 6 Promarkers!

ProMarkers are made by Letraset and are a twin tipped, dye based alcohol marker offering a high quality product at a great price. Avilable in 148 colours, they give incredible tonal range and can be applied to a diverse range of materials, not just paper and card. ProMarkers produce vivid, bright colours right through to the subtlest pastel shades - the translucent inks can also be overlaid and blended, even further extending the range of shades and hues on offer. ProMarker's quality nibs and inks provide flawless colour lay down with consistent coverage and no unsightly streaking.

Challenges:

Creative Stamp Friends - Cards for Men
The Paper Players - Frames
Hiding in my Craft Room - Die Cuts
Annabel Stamps Blog - A Kids Card
Clearly iStamp - All Tied Up

Something Blue

Weddings have been quite popular this year in our corner of the world and have been asked multiple times to make Wedding cards.  Again, this request came in so I hunkered down and make a few for my coworker to choose from, this was one of them.

What Bride does not say this when she's getting ready!  The sentiment is from the Wedding Day Set by TLC Creations, a fave of mine and I used Fishtail Flag Die-Namics dies for the black and white flags.  

In keeping with the theme, I dressed the inside of the card with the same ribbon and flags. I'm not sure where this sentiment came from, it's simple and beautiful.

Challenges:

Paper Pretties:  Focus on the Sentiment
Jackson's Digital Expressions - CAS + 2 Dies
Crafting When We Can - Wedding Celebrations
PanPastel - Wedding Bliss
Sentimental Sundays - Black, White + One Other Color

Orange and Black at Cards for Men

It's time for another Cards for Men challenge and our theme is Orange & Black!

The winner will win four (yes, 4!) digis from our fab sponsor, Kenny K.  I'm sure you're all familiar with the wonderful work of Kenny K's Shop but what about the man (and woman) behind those wonderful creations ... click here to take a look at their journey.

For my card, I could not resist using Jeannie.  I remember watching I Dream of Jeannie when I was young and I loved Barbara Eden!

I colored the image with my Copic Markers and added some glossy accents here and there.  The paper is from The Glowing Collection by Authentique and the rest is from my stash.

Now let's see what you can create using Orange and Black!  Don't forget to check out the fab creations from the Cards for Men Design Team!

Challenges:

Creative Inspirations Paint - Black and Orange 
My Heart Pieces - Use Black
Clear It Out - Orange, Purple or Black

Get 'em Squished

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the USA and I made this card in hopes to spread awareness all over the World, not just in October.

The image and bottom sentiment is from Whimsie Doodles and is one of my faves, brings a smile to  my face everytime!

The paper collection is by Theresa Collins and I colored the image with my Copic Markers.  I added some stitching and some rhinestones to bling it up and the rest is from the craft stash.

Sorry for the quality of the pic, I'm trying to find the perfect lighting/colors .. one day I might get it right!

Challenges

Craft Your Passion - Breast Cancer Awareness
Dream Valley Challenges - Go Pink (Breast Cancer Awareness)
Gingerloft Challenge - Stitching
Drunken Stampers - Think Pink
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Easel Card
Jellypark Challenges - Pink it Up
Our Craft Lounge - Go Pink (Breast Cancer Awareness)
Charisma Cardz Challenges - Badda Bling!
Cute Card Thursday - Lotsa Ribbon
PaperPlay Challenges - Shine On
Sassy Studio Designs - Think Pink
Southern Girls Challenge - Spots and Stripes
Shelly's Images - Bingo (orange, sewing, ribbon)

Halloween at Tabitha's!

October's challenge this month at Tabitha's Designs is Halloween.  It's time to pull out the spookies and ghoulies and start creating!

This month the winner will win some fab prizes from Scrappy Moms Stamps and Elisabeth Bell Stamps.

Prizes:

Scrappy Moms Stamps - Stamp Set
Elisabeth Bell - 2 digis of your choice

This here is Frank by Mo Manning, I fell in love with him as soon as I saw him!

I colored him with my Copics and distressed the edges with Concord Grape Distress Ink by Tim Holtz.  The skull paper, ribbon and wicked tag is from my stash and I used googlie eyes for my embellies. The border was make with my 1/2" circle punch by Stampin Up and I followed the sketch from the Sweet Spot to give me some inspiration. 

Now it's your turn, I can hardly wait to see your creation!

Challenges:
The Corrosive Challenge - Villians and Monsters
Quirky Crafts Challenge - Quirky Monsters
The Sweet Shop - Sketch
Craft us Crazy - Halloween
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - One for the boys
Hooked on Craft Challenges - Halloween
My Craft Spot - Boo to you
Paper Playtime - Trick or Treat plus die cut or punch
Ladybug Crafts - Halloween