Challenge #108 ~ Add Some Sparkle

HELLO FRIENDS!

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 is Add Some Sparkle!

The sponsors for this challenge are:

Faery Ink

Prize: 3 Digital Images

Star Stampz

Prize: 3 Digital Images

For this challenge I used the image: Belle Chibi by Star Stampz

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!

Star Stampz ~ Birthdays!

Hello there crafty friends!!

About a month ago, Audrey approached me and asked if I was interested in joining the Star Stampz DT! 

I have worked with quite a few of their images in the past, and thought this would be a fun opportunity, so I delightfully accepted!

I made a project for their "New Stuff" Challenge on January 5th, which is below:

Using Image: Cinderella 

I also made a project for their current challenge which you can find here: Star Stampz Birthday Challenge and my project is as follows:

Using Image: Cup of Cocoa

Thanks for joining me today!

Andreia's Pick for Moonflower DIgi's

Hi all!!

It's my turn to share a MoonFlower DT inspiration with you!

I'm so very excited about this, Andreia's images are just beautiful - check them out HERE.

Once a month Andreia (Owner and artist at Moonflower) gives us all the same image to create with. I love seeing the diversity just using the SAME IMAGE! Here's what I created with Gina Caribe!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Samantha 

Ching Chou Kuik Inspiration!

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called Swing in Spring and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Paper Temptress Inspiration!

HELLO FRIENDS!

If you check out the Paper Temptress Blog today, you'll see that I'm providing some inspiration while working with some amazing cardstocks, and papers!

These papers are just spectacular! They cut beautifully on the Cricut at Silhouette! The preform wonderfully with dies! Here's what I created for this weeks inspiration using her fantastic merchandise.

So for this card I used the following products:

Lagoon - Oval Sentiment Base
Cryogen White - Base of Card
Copic X-press It - Printed/Colored Image
Cotton Candy - Matte Layers

I also used:

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Computer Generated Sentiment
Stamping Up! Oval Sentiment Punch
Yellow Glitter Floral Paper - Recollections
Stamens - Wilton
Card Cut - Silhouette Cut File
Bermuda Blue - Memento Ink (To edge Image)
Copics

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Until next time...

Ching Chou Kuik Inspiration!

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called Spring Dreaming and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Conie Fong April Facebook Challenge!

Hello there!

So for those of you who knew Conie's work through Sweet Pea Stamps and were sadden when they closed - I just wanted to let you know that you can still get Conie's artwork!

I am proud to announce that I am the coordinator for Conie Fong Art & Design!!

Between the two of us, we now have monthly challenges, a wonderful Design Team, and a BRAND NEW STORE!

This month the Facebook Challenge is Bows!

I used the image Feeling Fabulous for this project!

Please be sure to check out Facebook group, and join in on our monthly challenge using ANY of Conie's Images! Don't have any images yet? I'd like to invite to you take a look at her store and see the wonderfuly array of images she has! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

MoonFlower's Exotic Beauty!

Hi all!!

I'm so sorry I've been so quiet lately. It has been a hectic month for me!

However, I'd like to announce that I have been selected to join the MoonFlower Design Team!

I'm so very excited about this, Andreia's images are just beautiful - check them out HERE.

For my first project I was given the image "Exotic Beauty" to work with! I had so much fun putting this little beauty together. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Samantha 

Faery Ink New Release!

Hello there!

So the lovely Amanda has restructured some things around Faery Ink! Instead of having a New Release every month, she has decided to release new images EVERY FRIDAY! 

We have also moved over to a new site, and there are no longer monthly challenges over at the blog - Faery Ink

Instead - there are monthly challenges going on the Facebook Group - be sure to pop by and share all things Faery Ink we all love to see them!

Also, the Etsy store is no longer being used but have no fear! You can still purchase your favorite images HERE!

This particular New Image is called: Fable Float Away

Here's my take on the image & I decided to try a new card fold!! Called a Napkin fold, so much fun!!

Copic Colors Used - In order from lightest to darkest:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: E29, E25, E21

Yellow Shirt + Balloon: Y08, Y02, Y00

Blue Skirt & Shoes: B39, B34, B32

Thanks for stopping by today!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #60: Anything Goes

HELLO FRIENDS!

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 is Anything Goes!

Our sponsors this week are:

The Stamping Boutique

Prize: 

Karleigh Sue

Prize: 

Sasayaki Glitter

Prize: 

I used the image "Let me Perk You Up" from Karleigh Sue to create this card:

Copic Colors Used - In order from darkest to lightest:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20 (blush)

Hair: E49, E47, E44, E43, YR21
Shirt: YG17, YG13, YG03, YG00
Gloves & Boots: E39, E37, E35
Scarf: C3, C1, C0
Jeans: B99, B97, B95, B93, B91
Cup & Lips: R59, R29
Eyes: B02 B00

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!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #59 ~ Fancy Folds

HELLO FRIENDS!

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 is Fancy Folds!

Our sponsors this week are:

All Dressed Up

Prize: 

Star Stampz

Prize: 

I used the image Cool Dudes from All Dressed Up to create a Bendy Card:

Copic Colors Used - In order from darkest to lightest:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20 (blush)

Outfit (yellow): E15, Y17, Y15, Y11 (black) C9, C7, C5
Board & Dog: C9, C7, C5
Mountains: G29, C3, C0 + Blender
Word: R29, R24
Sky: B02, B00

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!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration!

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called Love in Spring and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

I originally bought this image to enter a contest at Kit and Clowder, but never ended up having the time to do it. Ever since then I've been wanting to color this beauty up and I finally had the chance!

Copic Colors Used - In order from lightest to darkest:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: E49, D47, E44, E43

Eyes: B04, B02, B00

Lips: R89

Birds: YG17,YG15, YG03, YR24, YR18, YR12

Shirt: R89, R85, R83

Berries: R59, R27

Wings: G19, YG17, YG13, YG03

Flowers 

Orange: YR09, YR04, YR02

Yellow: YR24, YR23, YR21

Purple: V06, V01

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

Sassy Studio Designs Flashback Friday ~ Skater Sassy

TGIF Sassy Fans!

Every Friday the team will provide you with inspiration on a particular image. These are images are ones that may have been forgotten about, or need a little extra lovin!

YOU CAN GET THIS IMAGE FOR FREE! All you have to do is join the SSD Facebook Fan Page and it will be available for you to download for 24 hours ONLY!

This weeks image is: Skater Sassy



Here's what I came up with:

In case you haven't noticed I have a hard time trying to make things NOT girly! I feel like it could always use a flourish, a flower, SOMETHING. However, with this punk looking Gal I tried to avoid all that - hope it was accomplished!

Copic Colors Used - In order from lightest to darkest:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: E59, E57, E55

Jeans: B99, B97, B95, B93, B91

Eyes: YG17, YG03

Shirt, Belt, Shoes: C9, C7, C5

Skateboard: RV09, RV04, RV020

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 Check out the awesome inspiration on this image from my Sassy Sisters & Sassy Brother here!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #58 ~ Sweethearts

HELLO FRIENDS!

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 is Love is in the Air!

Our sponsor this week is: Sweethearts

MoonFlower Digi's

Prize: 

I used the image Apple Queen to create the following project:

Copic Colors Used - In order from darkest to lightest:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20 (blush)

Hair: W9, W7, W5
Dress: (red) C5, R59, R29, R24 (white) C3, C1, C0
Eyes: B02

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!

Ching-Chou Kuik Inspiration

Hello There!!

If you check out the Ching Chou Kuik FB Group, you'll see that I've shared an inspiration piece over there today as it is my turn on the DT rotation. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month you can see an inspirational piece from me!

The image I used is called So Long Yesterday and you can find this image and MANY other fabulous images of at the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy shop.

Here is what I created:

I've had this image for quite sometime, but have been slightly intimidated by all that flowing hair. I finally decided to tackle it and this is the result! 

Copic Colors Used - In order from lightest to darkest:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: W9, W7, W5, W3

Dress: BV04, BV01, BV00

Eyes: B02, B000

Leaves: YG17, YG11

Butterflies: BV08, BV02, + Wink of Stella

Flowers: BV02 + Blender

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!