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Friday, April 29, 2016
Psalm 19 Card
This card design uses a Verve clear stamp with Psalm 19:14. I die cut the verse with a WPlus9 Sunshine Layers die and added some PoppyStamps tulip die cuts to the bottom of the cards. The card bases are Paper Studio cards I purchased at Hobby Lobby.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
YNS Challenges - 2W , SIR (Top Pick) SIO, (Winner and Stand out) - No.38 - (W1 of 2) -
Pink and Main Challenge
http://pinkandmainchallenges.blogspot.com
Gerda Steiner April Progressive Challenge
This month for the Gerda Steiner Designs challenge, Gerda created this darling little monkey for us to play with! Isn't he adorable?! I have plans to use him on a birthday card with some bananas and a "Go bananas on your birthday" sentiment, but for this card, I wanted a message for a friend who is struggling to regain the use of her left side after a stroke. She's been in physical therapy and speech therapy for several months now and tries to be cheerful and upbeat, but she's had a rough couple of weeks recently, so I thought I could use Gerda's cute little monkey with a "Hang in there" sentiment to encourage her.
I used a 5X7 inch white card base I embossed with a Cuttlebug folder. I used my Silhouette Design Studio software to size up the monkey and then digitally paper piece him and the leaves of the tree. I also wrote the sentiment, sized everything up and printed them out. I colored the tree branch with a Copic marker and die cut the image with a Gina Marie Designs Stitched Square die. I matted the image with some green glitter cardstock. I die cut the sentiment with a Gina Marie Designs Wonky Rectangle die and matted it on the same green glitter cardstock I used to mat the image. It's a simple design, but I pray the Lord will use this card to encourage my friend.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Gerda Steiner Designs April Challenge
http://gsd-stamps.com/blogs/news/114622916-hang-in-there
Thursday, April 28, 2016
God Gave Me You Card
Our sponsors this month are Gina Marie Designs and Ppinkydolls. Gina Marie Designs is giving the following X Stitch Rectangle Die Set away to this month's winner (U.S. addresses only), and we are also being sponsored by Ppinkydolls this month (digital stamps available to worldwide addresses for that prize). You can check out Gina Marie Design's dies and stamps at http://wholesalecraftingsupplies.com/t/-gina-marie-designs- and Ppinkydolls digi stamps at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ppinkydollsart?section_id=13880735&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1#
Here's a look at the dies Gina is offering this month:
My card uses a sweet digi from Ppinkydolls with my youngest daughter's favorite animal: a unicorn! I paired the digi with a sentiment from Gina Marie Designs' clear stamp set "Great Bible Quotes 3."
I used a gatefold cut file on my Silhouette to create the card base. I also used my Silhouette Design Studio software to size up my digi and print her before I die cut her with Gina Marie Designs "Stitched Squares" set. I colored her and her unicorn with Copic and MEXPY markers.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Thursday, April 21, 2016
FTHS "How've you bean?" Card
Tic Tac Toe Challenge at The Outlawz Twisted Thursday
Our sponsors this month are Gina Marie Designs and Ppinkydolls. Gina Marie Designs is giving the following X-Stitched Rectangle Die Set away to this month's winner (U.S. addresses only), and we are also being sponsored by Ppinkydolls this month (digital stamps available to worldwide addresses for that prize). You can check out Gina Marie Design's dies and stamps at http://wholesalecraftingsupplies.com/t/-gina-marie-designs- and Ppinkydolls digi stamps at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ppinkydollsart?section_id=13880735&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1#
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Verve Psalm 19:14 Card
Craft Rocket Challenges 2W,3E #13 Favourite Colour Combo (W1 of 2)
613 Avenue Create - W, 3E, Any Craft Accepted - #171 Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Recycled materials
AAA - 2W, 3E, CAS/Modern/Nearly Clean - #62 Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
Addicted to Stamps 2W Must include Stamping (no pre-colored digi's) #124 Pastel Colours + a Stamp (W2 of 2)
Dare 2B Artzy Challenges - M 1st Sunday, E3, Polka Dot
CAS on Sunday - 2W, 1E, CAS only (patterned paper, stamp and something shiny-gold foil)
YNS Challenges - 2W , SIR (Top Pick) SIO, (Winner and Stand out) - No.37 - (W1 of 2) - Sketch* and Inspirational Photo* use either the sketch or the photo or use both
Simply Papercraft - 2W, E3 - No. 26 (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too - 2W - No.107 - (W1 of 2) - Use Stitching (real or faux)
Creative Fingers - 2W , 3E, No totally digital projects - No.107 - (W1 of 2) Anything Goes
Crafting-With-Friends - 2W, 3E - (W2 of 2) Anything Goes
Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 194 - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5 #153 Anything Goes(W1 of 2)
Crafty Gals Corner - W, E2 - #67 Die Cuts or Punches
Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #91 Always Anything Goes/ optional twist Make It Funny (Week 1 of 2)
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #81 Always Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - W, 5E - Let's Do The Polka
The Crafty Addicts 2W, E #13 - Anything Goes with optional theme of Girly (Week 1 of 2)
WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week- #226/227 - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew 2W - #110 Die Cut (week 2)
Retarte 2W, E3 - #74 - Anything Goes (Week 2)
Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown W- #289 - Use your Die Cuts
My Grace is Sufficient Card
Viva La Verve Sketch Challenge http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/
Craft Rocket Challenges 2W,3E #13 Favourite Colour Combo (W1 of 2)
613 Avenue Create - W, 3E, Any Craft Accepted - #171 Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Recycled materials
Retarte 2W, E3 - #74 - Anything Goes (Week 2)
Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown W- #289 - Use your Die Cuts
Simon Says Stamp - W, 5E - Let's Do The Polka
The Crafty Addicts 2W, E #13 - Anything Goes with optional theme of Girly (Week 1 of 2)
WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week- #226/227 - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew 2W - #110 Die Cut (week 2)
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #81 Always Anything Goes
AAA - 2W, 3E, CAS/Modern/Nearly Clean - #62 Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
Addicted to Stamps 2W Must include Stamping (no pre-colored digi's) #124 Pastel Colours + a Stamp (W2 of 2)
C.R.A.F.T. W,5E #359 Clean & Simple
Dare 2B Artzy Challenges - M 1st Sunday, E3, Polka Dot
YNS Challenges - 2W , SIR (Top Pick) SIO, (Winner and Stand out) - No.37 - (W1 of 2) - Sketch* and Inspirational Photo* use either the sketch or the photo or use both
Simply Papercraft - 2W, E3 - No. 26 (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too - 2W - No.107 - (W1 of 2) - Use Stitching (real or faux)
Creative Fingers - 2W , 3E, No totally digital projects - No.107 - (W1 of 2) Anything Goes
Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 194 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations 2W,3E Always Anything Goes
Cre8tive Hands Friends 2W, SIO - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #91 Always Anything Goes/ optional twist Make It Funny (Week 1 of 2)
Crafty Creations - 2W - #313 Stitching Real or Fake (Week 1 of 2)
Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5 #153 Anything Goes(W1 of 2)
Friday, April 15, 2016
Mother's Day Card with SheepskiDesigns
Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 1) Use a Sentiment
Incy Wincy Designs - 2W (1st & 3rd Monday), 5E - (Week 2) Use your Favorite COlouring Medium
Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (Week 1) Girly
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - 2W, 3E - (Week 1) Anything goes with option of Flowers
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - W, 5E - April Showers Bring May Flowers
Colouring in Scrapland - M, 1st Monday, E2, No digital colouring - (April) Three in a row* (flower, pearls, and die)
Crafting-With-Friends - 2W, 3E - (W2 of 2) Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5 #153 Anything Goes(W1 of 2)
Star Stampz Challenge 2W,3E,SIO Use A Digi (W1 of 2)
Crafty Gals Corner - W, E2 - #67 Die Cuts or Punches
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #81 Always Anything Goes
Wonderful Wednesdays - W, SIO - Always Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #124 Tic Tac Toe * (Week 1 of 2 ) Girly, digi image, flowers
Creative Card Crew 2W - #110 Die Cut (week 2)
Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects Always Anything Goes (Week 1)
My Sheri Crafts 2W (W2) #179 Mother's Day Flowers
http://vlvsketches.blogspot.com/ Viva La Verve Sketch Challenge
Paper Shelter Challenge - W,3E, SIO - #244 Flowers Everywhere
Crafty Girls Creations 2W,3E Always Anything Goes
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Favorite Color Challenge Card
Our sponsors this month are Gina Marie Designs and Ppinkydolls. Gina Marie Designs is giving the following X-Stitched Rectangle Die Set away to this month's winner (U.S. addresses only), and we are also being sponsored by Ppinkydolls this month (digital stamps available to worldwide addresses for that prize). You can check out Gina Marie Design's dies and stamps at http://wholesalecraftingsupplies.com/t/-gina-marie-designs- and Ppinkydolls digi stamps at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ppinkydollsart?section_id=13880735&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1#
Paper Shelter Challenge - W,3E, SIO - #244 Flowers Everywhere
Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 1) Use a Sentiment
Incy Wincy Designs - 2W (1st & 3rd Monday), 5E - (Week 2) Use your Favorite COlouring Medium
Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (Week 1) Girly
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - 2W, 3E - (Week 1) Anything goes with option of Flowers
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - W, 5E - April Showers Bring May Flowers
Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5 #153 Anything Goes(W1 of 2)
Crafty Girls Creations 2W,3E Always Anything Goes
Cre8tive Hands Friends 2W, SIO - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #91 Always Anything Goes/ optional twist Make It Funny (Week 1 of 2)
Star Stampz Challenge 2W,3E,SIO Use A Digi (W1 of 2)
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #81 Always Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #124 Tic Tac Toe * (Week 1 of 2 ) Girly, Digi image, flowers
Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects Always Anything Goes (Week 1)
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Balloon Shaker Card
Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - 2W - (Week 1) Shaker
Birthday Parade Card
From The Heart Stamps April Monthly Freebie
This month over at From The Heart Stamps, Faith Skrdla has really outdone herself in creating a lovely digi set with 3 images and 6 sentiments for the progressive monthly freebie challenge! This set is beautiful and so versatile! Thanks, Faith!
For my card, I followed this week's sketch on the FTHS blog. The card base is a 6X6 square card. I used my Silhouette Design Studio software to size up the digi and sentiment and then did a trace of the digi. I printed it out and cut it several times so I could do some layering of the flowers. I fussy cut several elements and added different thicknesses of foam tape to add some dimension to the digi after coloring it with Tim Holtz distress, Marvey and MEXPY markers.
Next I die cut a panel of Papertrey Ink cardstock with script writing on it using a Spellbinders border die. I used the same paper to cut a panel for my sentiment to go on. I printed the sentiment directly onto the design paper I wanted to use and then trimmed it down. I also die cut a piece of antique teal design paper for the border separating my digi from my sentiment and added some lace just above it for texture.
I adhered some cream silk ribbon before adding my digi to the top panel with foam tape.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
- House of Cards - M, cards (CAS, Classic, Cute, Vintage), C10 - (April) Script and/or Color Inspiration*
- I {heart} Sketches Challenge - W (2W in summer), SIR - Sketch* and/or Twist: Lots of Patterned Paper
- From The Heart Stamps Progressive Monthly Freebie Challenge
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Color Pop Birthday Card
I used the "happy" die from PTI's "One Big Happy" set along with the flower and leaves stamps and dies from that set. Then I used the "Birthday" die from the "Birthday Cheer" die set. The pretty pink paper is also from PTI.
I die cut the "happy" die multiple times to be able to make a background with it. I adhered the die cuts with my Zig glue pen. Then I added the "Birthday" sentiment and stamped the leaf stamp in the lower right corner. I die cut the flowers from white card stock and stamped them before adhering the smaller yellow flower with my Zig glue pen and the larger blue flower with some foam tape to add a touch of dimension to this CAS card.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
PTI Make it Monday Challenge
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/page/2/
Simon Says Stamp - W, 5E - Happy Birthday
Lawnscaping - 2W, 3E, F, C3 but must be different theme - (Week 2) Florals
Friday, April 8, 2016
Tulip Birthday Card
I recently bought a Poppy Stamps tulips die, and I thought it would work well here with this beautiful digi from The Paper Shelter called simply "Tulips." The lovely background paper is from the same set. I love the way TPS sells sets with digi backgrounds included as well as the colored and outline images. Here I used my Silhouette Design Studio software to do a trace of the sweet girl so I could print and cut her out a few times. Then I fussy cut various parts of the image (her hat, her skirt, her arm and the flower she's holding) so I could do some decoupage. I used foam tape to layer the various pieces.
The butterfly die cuts are from the Spellbinders "Jewel Flowers and Flourishes" set, and the die cut for the sentiment is also a Spellbinders die from the "Fleur de Elegance" set. I wrote the sentiment using my Silhouette program and then added it on top of the digital paper from this set. Then I printed it, die cut it and adhered it with foam tape. All the die cuts were cut out of the same digi paper from this set so they would match perfectly. I cut several sets of tulips and arranged them in layers on the bottom and the top right suing foam tape.
I thought these understated colors reminded me of a vintage look, so I decided to add some cream lace on the sides and a couple pearls to each butterfly in keeping with that style. I mounted everything onto a 5X7 inch Kraft card base using glue tape.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - W, 5E - Happy Birthday
WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week- #224/225 - Anything Goes
Wonderful Wednesdays - W, SIO - Always Anything Goes
Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #90 Always Anything Goes/ optional twist Inspired by a song "Tiptoe through the Tulips," of course!
Little Red Wagon - W - #336 Celebrate!
Paper Shelter Challenge - W,3E, SIO - #243 Spring Delights
Scrapy Land Challenges -1st and #3rd Wed of Month, Must use a die sold by Scrapy Land -#39 Anything Goes - PLUS Use Any Brand of Die Scrapy Land Sells (Week 1 of 2)
The Crafty Addicts 2W, E #12 - Anything Goes/ Springtime (Week 2 of 2)
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #80 Always Anything Goes
- Di's Digis Designs 3E,2W,SIO (W2) for the girls
- Send a Smile for Kids 2W, 2E (W1) for moms or special females from the kids
- A Gem of a Challenge 2W (W1) don't be a square
- Crafty Calendar M,1E April - anything goes
- Crafty Friends Challenge 2W,(W2) 3E, anything goes
- Imagine That! Creative Playground M First Sat SIO April - spring
- Little Claire's M,P15, 3E, SIO March - anything goes
- Scrappers Delights M, First Saturday of the M Always Anything Goes
- 613 Avenue Create - W, 3E, Any Craft Accepted - #170 A Whiter Shade of Pale - Use Neutral Colors - White and Beige (Black and Light Pink can be used as Accent colors
- Cupcake Inspirations - W, 3E - Inspiration #354*
- Dare 2B Artzy Challenges - M 1st Sunday, E3, Polka Dot
- Dragonfly Dreams - M – (Apr 3) Spring is in the Air + DT Call
- Eclectic Ellapu - M, 2E - April- Pink Team ~ Spring Flowers/April Showers Purple Team ~Spring Flowers/April Showers + DT CALL
- Glitter n Sparkle - W, F - #182 Use a Punch/Die!
- Great Impressions - M, 3E, - APRIL - Ladies Night*
- Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 2W (1st & 3rd Sun) E3 #31 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- Penny Black and More – M, no digis, 3E – April - Birthdays
- Robyn`s Fetish - W - #310 Hand Made Flowers
- Scrapbook Blessings Club Tutorial Challenge - M, F April - Birthday*
- The Corrosive Challenges - M 2nd Sunday, 3E #3 Anything Goes
- The Ribbon Girls - 2W, must use ribbon, must be a card –tba (Mar 20) "Any Image Challenge" (W2 )
- Artistic Inspirations - 2W, E3 - (Week 2) Anything Goes
- Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes
- Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
- Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 2) Spring
- House of Cards - M, cards (CAS, Classic, Cute, Vintage), C10 - (April) Script and/or Color Inspiration*
- Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (Week 2) Flowers
- My Besties UK Challenge - M, SIO, E3 if Sherri Baldy product E1 if not - (April) Anything Goes / Pink
- Not Just Cards - M, F - (Deadline April 7) Always Anything Goes
- Our Crafty Corner - M, First Monday, E3 - (April) Always Anything Goes
- Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - 2W, 3E - (Week 2) Anything goes
- The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - M, E2, SIO - (April) Always Anything Goes
- Vintage Stamping Challenges/Flonz Craft - M, 3E, Must Stamp, does not have to be vintage - (April) TBA
- Where the HeART is - M, 1st Monday of M, E3 - (April) Sparkle & Bling / Anything Goes
- Whoopsi Daisy - M, SIO (must use digi stamp), 2E/3E with Whoopsi Daisy image - (April) Butterflies & Flowers
- Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Lace and/or Pearls
- Creative Card Crew 2W - #110 Die Cut (week 1)
- Cuttlebug Mania W, 3E - Monochrome (Week 2)
- Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #126 - Spring
- Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #14 - Anything Goes
- Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - No. 140 - Spring (week 2)
- Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects Always Anything Goes (Week 2)
- Retarte 2W, E3 - #74 - Anything Goes (Week 1)
- Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
- Unicorn Challenge M, 1st Tuesday of M, E3, No fully digital projects April - Favorite Time of the Year Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5 #152 Birthday Sentiment or the No. 6 (W2 of 2)
- Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #19 Springtime (W2 of 2)
- 2 Creative Chicks (M, P1) #9 Anything Goes
- A Bit More Time to Craft (2W, P1/15, E3) #17 Anything Goes
- ABC Challenge (P1/15, E1, C10) E is for Everything
- All Dressed Up (2W, P2/15, E3, SIR) #52 Anything Goes
- Card Mania (M, P1, E3) #79 Spring
- Ching-chou Kuik Digital Stamps (M, P1, E3, SIO) Use Kraft
- Crafter's Cafe (2W, P1/15, E3, F) #146 Use some Lace
- Crafting Musketeers (M, P2, 1E) #36 Spring is in the Air
- Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Anything Goes
- Crafty Enjoyments (M, P5, E3) #6 Lace, Sentiment, Layers
- Creaine Challenges (M, P1, E3) #59 Spring Time
- Creative Craft Cottages Challenges (2W, P1/15, E3) #60 Anything Goes
- Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (2W, P1/15, E3) #46 Anything Goes
- Cute as a Button (M, P1, SIR) #21 Anything Goes
- DCS Inspirational Challenge (M, P1, E3) Anything Goes
- Digistamps 4 Joy (P1, E3, SIO) #122 Anything Goes optional twist: Butterfly
- Doodle Pantry (M, P1, E1) #16 Anything Goes
- EyeConnect Craft's Monthy Design Challenge (M, P1, SIR) Butterflies
- Imagine That's Creative Playground (M, P1, SIO) Spring
- Just Keep On Crafting (M, P1) Anything Goes
- MHK Designs Monthly Challenge (P21) Photo Inspiration
- My Besties Spanish Challenge (M,P10) #21 Anything Goes
- Paradise of Stamps (2W, P1/15, E3) #39 Ribbon or Lace
- Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #3 Anything Goes
- Petal Lu (M, P15) #11 Anything Goes
- Scrap N' Challenge (M, P15) Anything Goes
- Silhouette Challenges (M,P1,E3,SIR) #36 Anything Goes Using Silhouette
- SLS Lines Challenge (M, P12, SIO,E2) #17 Inspired by Book or Song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips"
- Sparkles Forum Challenges (M,P15,3E) #78 Make it Girlie
- Stempelsonnen Challenge - (M, P1/15, E3), Stamp as main focus #163 Always Anything Goes
- The Sisters of Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
- Tinker- Dream (M,P15) #38 Rainbow or Nature or Garden
- We Love Vintage Challenge (2W,P3/18,E2,Only Vintage) Bingo (Lace, Butterflies and Text)
- Your Scrapbook Place (M,P1,E3) Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations 2W,3E Always Anything Goes
Cre8tive Hands Friends 2W, SIO - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
Digital Delights By Louby Lou M,4th Thurs,1E,SIO must used stamped/digi image Always Anything Goes
DRS Designs W,1E,SIO #221 To Die For
Hannah & Friends 2W Stamped Animal/Person #245 Kraft Paper (W2 of 2)
In The Pink 2W,3E #91 Dies and/or punches (in pink of course) (W2 of 2)
Little Miss Muffet Challenges 2W,1E,SIO #135 Anything Goes (tab at top)(W1 of 2)
Share Joy Challenge W,C5 Sketch & Photo Inspiration*
Star Stampz Challenge 2W,3E,SIO Flowers, Flowers, Flowers (W2 of 2)
Sieze The Birthday 2W Birthday + Optional Topping: Floral(W1 of 2)