HIMCR Challenge #185: Freestyle

Are you ready for another challenge over at Hiding in My Craftroom!?

The challenge this week is Freestyle!

Our sponsor this week is: Digi Digi Doodle

The giveaways is: TBA!

Here is what I created with one of their images:

The following items were used to create this card:

White, yellow, and green Cardstock - Stash

 Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Pink Ribbon - Stash

Sentiment - Doodle Pantry

Scalloped Circle Punch - Recollections

Spectrum Noir Markers

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Hiding in My Craftroom to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to HIMCR Challenge # 185: Freestyle

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #4: Try Something New!

HELLO FRIENDS!

Today is Friday, which means I'm providing you with a mid-week inspiration!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge at Crafty Gals Corner is Try Something New! We've all got those New Years Resolutions to do or try something new, so there's a challenge around that!

We have sponsors TWO this week and they are:

Stamp & Create

Prize: $20 Gift Certificate

AND

Bugaboo

Prize: 7 digital images

Believe it or not, I have NEVER made a shaker card before!! So I was determined that this would be the card that I made one for it! 

I used the image: Love Girl Cupcake from Bugaboo

So close to Valentine's Day! Only two weeks away, I'm definitely feeling the love :D

I really like how this card came out and I will probably be making more of these, despite all the extra effort it really does take.

Supplies used to make this card:
Wild Cherry Pop Tones Cardstock - Paper Temptress
Pink Cardstock  - Stash
White/Silver Striped Paper - Paper Studio
Heavenly White 80# - Paper Temptress
*I do almost ALL of my coloring on this paper!*
Heart Embossing Folder - Paper Studio
 Silhouette - To cut digital image, Starburst shape, and foam for shaker
Red & Pink Microbeads - Martha Stewart

Acetate
Sentiment - Computer Generated

Sentiment Window Punches - Stamping Up!
Spectrum Noir Markers

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

Clear it Out Challenge # 62: Thank You!

Happy Tuesday fellow crafters!

IT'S CHALLENGE TIME!

  It's time for another challenge over at Clear it Out Challenges!

The goal with these challenges is to clear out your stash, you know the stuff you've been holding on to, or things that you just don't know what to do with? As well as have fun!

This week’s challenge:

Theme: THANK YOU
Stash: FAUX/REAL STITCHING

Our sponsor this week is:

Melonheadz

Prize: 1 digital pack of images

I used a few of their images from their "Kidlettes 3 Bundle ". 

 The whole card

 A close up of these cuties!

The inside says "So thanks for being a wonderful friend"

I've been working and experiementing with different hair colors for spectrum noirs! I really like the way the red head came out! I have been trying forever to find a red combo I liked for hair. So I'm pleased with the way this one came out. :)

The following items were used to create this card:

Black Cardstock - Stash
Multi- Colored Faux Stitched Paper - Stash
Pink & Black Sparkly Paper - Stash
Blue & Green Buttons - Stash
Sentiment Punches - Stamping Up!
Sentiment - Computer Generated

Spectrum Noir Markers 

I hope you all enjoy it!

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Clear it Out Challenges to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to Clear It Out Challenges # 62: Thank You!

HIMCR Challenge # 184: Any Holiday

Are you ready for another challenge over at Hiding in My Craftroom!?

The challenge this week is Any Holiday! All you have to do is make a project for ANY HOLIDAY!

Our sponsor this week is: A Day for Daisies

The giveaways is: $12 Gift Certificate

Here is what I created with one of their images:

Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner - I figured I would make a CAS card using a staple Valentine's Day Candy. Conversation Hearts!

The following items were used to create this card:

White Cardstock - ColorBok

Purple Cardstock  - Stash

With Love - Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Square Diecuts - Fleur de Lis - Spellbinders

Spectrum Noir Markers

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Hiding in My Craftroom to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to HIMCR Challenge # 184: Any Holiday!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #3: Let's Hear it for the Boys!

HELLO FRIENDS!

Today is Friday, which means I'm providing you with a mid-week inspiration!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge at Crafty Gals Corner is Let's hear it for the boys! Any project for a man/boy will qualify!

We have sponsors TWO this week and they are:

QKR Stampede

Prize: 3 digital images

AND

Lacy Sunshine

Prize: 3 digital images

I had the privilege of utilizing both sponsors this week!!

This is a card I made with the Lacy Sunshine image called "Jamie Race Car Driver"

I have the hardest time making male cards, so I decided to take the plunge and make TWO! 

Supplies used to make this card:
Wild Cherry Pop Tones Cardstock - Paper Temptress
Black & White Paper  - Stash
Heavenly White 80# - Paper Temptress 
*I do almost ALL of my coloring on this paper!*
Checkerboard - Silhouette Cut File
Oval - Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals (Lg)
Champagne Bubbles - Card Candi's
Cuttlebug
Sentiment - Silhouette Sketch Pens
Banners - Silhouette Cut File
Spectrum Noir Markers
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This image is from QKR Stampede and is called "Classic Car"

I'm pretty sure this is going to be a father's day card for the hubby! He really likes Classic Cars and I think he will appreciate this one. :)

Supplies used to make this card:
Black, White, Kraft Papers - Stash
Vintage Print - My Minds Eye
Red Candi's - Card Candi's
Heavenly White 80# - Paper Temptress 
*I do almost ALL of my coloring on this paper!*
Black Twine
Postcard Embellishment - Stash
Paper Distresser - Tim Holtz 
Spectrum Noir Markers

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

Faery Ink - January FB Challenge!

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's time for another monthly Facebook challenge over at the Faery Ink Facebook Page! 

This month's challenge is Analogous Color Scheme. Don't be intimidated... it's quite easy! You can find out more information about what that is here.

Basically, it's just colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel!

  <------ Just like this!

So here is what I created for this Challenge:

I used this cute little image called "Arielle Ice Skater Oopsie" and you can find it, and plenty of other adorable images, at the Faery Ink Shop.

I used the following items to create this card:

- Blue, Green, Blueish Green paper - Stash

Flower Side Punch - Martha Stewart

Sentiment Punches - Stampin Up!

Silver Gel Pen

Gellyroll Stardust Pen

Computer Generated Sentiment

Spectrum Noir Markers

Thanks for stopping by today & stay tuned for my first inspirational post and a New Release beginning of February at the Faery Ink Challenge Blog.

~Until then~

Clear it Out Challenge #62: Valentines!

Happy Tuesday fellow crafters!

IT'S CHALLENGE TIME!

  It's time for another challenge over at Clear it Out Challenges!

The goal with these challenges is to clear out your stash, you know the stuff you've been holding on to, or things that you just don't know what to do with? As well as have fun!

This week’s challenge:

Theme: VALENTINES!
Stash: FLOWERS

Our sponsor this week is:

Bugaboo

Prize: 7 digital images

I used the image called "Love Blocks - Day After Forever"

In case you haven't noticed, I have definitely been expanding my crafting horizons and trying all kinds of new things! This week I decided to do something I've never done before... Mixed Media on a CANVAS! I was pretty intimidated at the beginning but I had such a blast doing it that I will definitely end up doing more of these!

I made this for my daughter for Valentines Day!

This YouTube video by Saturated Canary helped A LOT!

The following items were used to create this project:

Modge Podge

All Pink Papers - Stash

Lace Ribbon - Hobby Lobby

Silver Ribbon - Michaels

Silhouette Cameo - To resize and cut the image

Black Pen - To doodle - Thin Prismacolor Pen

Bubble Wrap - To create texture

Pink & White Paints - Apple Barrel

Flowers & Pearls - Wild Orchid Crafts

Tacky Glue - To stick the flowers and pearls to the canvas

I hope you all enjoy it!

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Clear it Out Challenges to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to Clear It Out Challenges # 62: Valentines!

HIMCR Challenge # 183: Color It!

Are you ready for another challenge over at Hiding in My Craftroom!?

The challenge this week is Color It! Just color an image, digi,stamp, etc.

Our sponsor this week is: 2 Cute Ink

The giveaways is: 2 digital images

Here is what I created with the cute little puppy image

I've been working on my fur technique, can you tell? This little guy was a fun attempt at it! 

The following items were used to create this card:

Green, Purple, Striped Papers  - Stash

Green Twine - Stash

Purple Jewel - Wild Orchid Crafts

Purple Flower - Forever Flowers No. 4

Leaves - Michaels

Rhinestones

Banner Die - Technique Tuesday

Sentiment - Crafter's Companion - Popcorn Bear - Birthday Hugs

Spectrum Noir Markers

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Hiding in My Craftroom to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to HIMCR Challenge # 183: Color It!.

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #2: Sweethearts!

HELLO FRIENDS!

Today is Friday, which means I'm providing you with a mid-week inspiration!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge at Crafty Gals Corner is Sweethearts! All you have to do is add a heart to your project.

We have sponsors TWO this week and they are:

The Paper Temptress

Prize: $25 Gift Certificate

AND

Stitchy Bear Digital Outlet

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

I had the privilege of utilizing both sponsors in one project!!

I have a girlfriend in Washington who is seriously going to appreciate this Cowboy Hunk, I mean who wouldn't?! Hehe. I used an image called "A little cowboy love - Reeces Scrap Pieces" that you can find at the Stitchy Bear Digital Outlet!

Supplies used to make this card:
Wild Cherry Pop Tones Cardstock - Paper Temptress
(Black) Noir Malermo Perle - Paper Temptress
Retro Silver Lustre Text - Paper Temptress
Heavenly White 80# - Paper Temptress 
*I do almost ALL of my coloring on this paper!*
Ribbon - Paper Temptress
Shape - Silhouette Cut File
Hearts - Silhoutte Cut File
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Spectrum Noir Markers

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

First EVER Art Journal Entry

Hey ya Crafty Friends!

Okay, so if you remember from my other posts, one of my New Year's Resolutions was to try new things in the crafty world. Well after many pictures, one-on-one tutorials and lots of inspiration from a fellow DT gal - I decided to try Art Journaling. 

Georgie from the Little Blue Craft Box has some gorgeous, and stunning art journal pages, and if you haven't checked them out - you ought to!

So here is what I came up with:

The page in it's entirety! 

 A close up on the beautiful image called "Green Goth Maiden" by Ching-Chou Kuik

 I used the Theo butterfly die from Poppy Stamps to create a stencil and ending up adding a die cut too!

Here is the image by itself just colored. The Kit & Clowder Facebook group is having a Color Palette Challenge going on RIGHT NOW - and you get this lovely image for FREE! So the picture itself was entered into that challenge.

I used a vareity of teals, purples, and even some royal blue Apple Barrel Acrylic paints to create the background. I used a sponge to sponge white paint around the edges. I also used - BUBBLE WRAP - to create the dark blue texture  in the page. That was very new for me but I really liked the effect. The quote says "Blossom Like a Butterfly" - For me it was perfect not only for the image but for me at the moment as well. I'm "blossoming" as a crafter. I definitely had a lot of fun putting this one together and think I will continue to art journal a little more!

I hope you enjoyed this and I would love any and all feedback.