Monday, March 25, 2013

Critter Sketch Challenge

In case you didn't know, I am now a member of the Critter Sketch Challenge design team. I don't often use sketches but when I do I don't think I burn up as many valuable brain cells. I'm hoping that being a member of the Critter Sketch Challenge will help me to flex my creative muscles and allow me to dig deeper into my creative arsenal. Use the sketch below to create a card or project and be sure to visit the blog to get inspiration from the rest of the design team.




Recipe
Paper Nest Dolls image
Copic markers
Spellbinders Nestabilities
Cuddlebug embossing folder
Recollections design paper
Forever in Time swirl bling
Petaloo silk flowers
Close To My Heart ink for background clouds
Stickles
Glitter pen
Gelly Roll pen
Foam dots
Stamped sentiment
Zigzag sewing machine stitching

Challenges entered
ABC Challenges - Easter Cards
Created With Love - Easter + Glitter

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Sentimental Sundays #147

Welcome to another Sentimental Sundays challenge. Last week's "Anything Goes" challenge was a HUGE success with over 200 entries! I this week's challenge is just as popular. This week's challenge is sponsored by Meljens and the theme is "Stitching (Real or faux). 

Be sure to stop by the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog for more inspiration from other design team members and to enter your own creation in the challenge.


Recipe
Meljens image
Copic markers
Mambi design papers
Spellbinders Nestabilities Scalloped Rectangle die
Diamond Dust Stickles
Pink round rhinestone bling
Heart shaped button
Sewing machine stitching both straight and zigzag
Foam dots

Challenges entered
Brown Sugar – Anything Goes & DT Call
Crafty Catz - Sparkle With A Bow
Creative Corner  -Layer It Up
Crafts and Me - Buttons and bows
Whimsical Designs -  Buttons and Bows
Whimsy Inspiration - Stitching

Glitter Text Generator

Kenny K's Krafty Krew - Graduation Girl

Are you ready for a new release from Kenny K? Well hold on to your seats because you won't be disappointed. Kenny has released three more fabulous images and I love them all. Our sponsors this week are


and

Our challenge theme this week is "Anything Goes", so stop by the Krafty Krew blog and show us what 'cha got!



Recipe
Kenny K image - Graduation girl
Copic markers and glitter pens
DCWV design paper
Spellbinders Nestabilities Oval die
Cuddlebug embossing folder - Swiss dots
Sewing machine zigzag stitching
My Creative time "Stitched Oval" die
Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper
Sentiment from $1 bin at JoAnn's
Forever in Time swirl bling
Foam dots

Challenges entered
Brown Sugar – Anything Goes & DT Call
Clearly Inspired - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - Die Cuts
Tuesday Alchemy - Anything Goes +DT Call
Love to Create - Anything Goes
My Craft Spot - Embossing or Glossy Accents

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Corrosive Challenge - Just Dance

Welcome back to another Corrosive Challenge. Our sponsor for this fortnight challenge is Mayzy Art. The challenge is "Just Dance." We'd like for you to show us your dance themed projects. Be sure to stop by the blog for more inspiration and to enter your own.

Recipe
Romantic Tango - Mayzy Art image
Create w/TLC sentiment
Copic markers
Glittered ribbon
Paper Studio design paper
Spellbinder Nestabilities die cut
Die-namics banner
Stickles
Black gel pen

Glitter Text Generator

Kenny K's Krafty Krew - One for the Girls

Be sure to join Kenny K's Kraft Krew challenge this week. With a theme of  "One for the Girls", stop by the blog to show us what 'cha got!

Glitter Text Generator

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Happy St. Patty's Day

Here's my calendar page for the month of March. My calendar stand is actually a photo stand that I picked up at a local thrift store  for $1.



Recipe
Sassy Studio Design image
Copic Markers
Cricut die cut shamrock
Close To My Heart calendar stamp
Ink A Dink A Do $1 St Patricks sentiment
Recollections design paper
Stickles
White Gelly Roll pen
Foam Dots
Green rhinestone bling
Forever In Time Gem Swirls

Challenges entered
All that Stickles - Lime Green
Pattie's Creations -Green for St. Patrick's
Sassy Studio Designs - Seeing Green
Creative Belli - St. Patrick's / Green
The Stamping Chef - Good Luck/Green
Whimsical Designs - St. Patrick's Day
Whimsy Inspiration - Stitching

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Create w/TLC - Life is Calling

A first for me is using two sentiments on the same card. Paulette at Create with TLC has the most amazing sentiments and it shouldn't surprise me that I am able to use more than one on the front of a card. If you haven't visited the Create with TLC blog you are missing a treat. The sentiments I used are from a newly created set called "Calling You." Sign up to be a follower a receive notifications of fabulous freebies.

This is my interpretation of  Deconstructed Sketch No. 93




Recipe
Create with TLC sentiments
Sassy Studio Designs image
Copic Markers
Rhinestone bling
Assorted papers from stash
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Scallop Circle dies
EKSuccess edge punch
Foam dots
White Gelly Roll Pen
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Forest Moss
Challenges entered
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Dutch Dare Card Challenge - Spots and Stripes

Monday, March 11, 2013

I'm a Critter

Today is my formal introduction as being a member of the Critter Sketch Challenge design team. I'm thrilled that they chose me out of all of the applicants and I hope that the quality of my work reflects my gratitude! Our sponsor this week is The Paper Nest with the theme of "Use Twine." Be sure to stop by the blog for more inspiration from some of the other design team members and to enter your own creations!




Recipe
Paper Nest image
Copic markers
Spellbinders Neatabilities
Recollections design paper
Martha Stewart Butterflies punch
Stickles
Faux Stitching w/Gelly Roll pen
Baker's Twine
Foam dots
Paper piercer
Lace
Crop-A-Dile "Corner Chomper"
Dymo label maker
Misc birthday sentiment

Challenges entered
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (optional: Sketch*) 
One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
Robyn`s Fetish - Birthday Cards 
Colour Me Creative Challenge - Anything Goes, optional twist bugs/butterflies or reptiles
Crafty Catz - 1E – All Stitched Up! and GDT Call

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Embellishment with B

Good morning. I hope everyone remembered to set their clocks ahead last night and are ready for another Sentimental Sundays challenge. Today's challenge is sponsored by "A Day For Daisies" and the theme is "Three embellishments that start with B." Be sure to stop by the blog for more inspiration and to enter your own creation.

Recipe
ADFD image
Copic markers
Kraft cardstock
DCWV white core cardstock
Cuddlebug embossing folder
Spellbinders Nestabilities die
Blue and Pink Rhinestone Bling
Martha Stewart Butterfly punch
Blossom ribbon
Stickles
Gelly Roll pen
Foam dots
Sweetheart distresser
Close To My Heart Ink
My Creative Time oval stitched die

Challenges entered
My Time to Craft -  Embossing
Inspire Me Fridays – Anything Goes 

Happy Birthday w/Kenny K Krafty Krew

It's time for another Kenny K Krafty Krew challenge. Our sponsors this week are



This week's theme is "Happy Birthday!" Please stop by the blog for more inspiration and to enter your own creation.


Recipe
Kenny K image - Romeo
Copic markers
Create w/TLC image
Screw head brads
Making Memories metal rim
Hemp cord
DCWV design paper
Paper Studios embossing folder
Crop-A-Dile corner rounder
Foam dots


Glitter Text Generator

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Create w/TLC New Release

Paulette at Create w/TLC has been busy creating new sentiments and image and has just released a fun set that I used for the card below. The new set is available by clicking here.




Recipe
Create w/TLC image and sentiment
Copic markers
The Great Rock Island Route design paper 
Spellbinders Nestabilities Deckled Oval die
Cricut die cut dollar sign
Cuddlebug "Swiss Dots" folder
Free-hand cut mustache
Rhinestone bling
Foam dots
Tim Holtz "vintage photo" Distress Ink

Challenges entered
Anything Goes Challenge - Make It Manly
Party Time Tuesdays -Die Cuts
My Time to Craft - Embossing


Glitter Text Generator

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Sentimental Sundays Challenge 144 - Fairies w/Wings

Good morning and welcome to another Sentimental Sundays challenge. Today's challenge "Fairies with Wings" is sponsored by Crafty Sentiments. Be sure to stop by the blog for more inspiration and to enter your own creation.



Recipe
Tinkerbell Honey - Sassy Studio Designs
Copic markers
Create with TLC - sentiment
Mariposa DCWV paper pack
Satin ribbon
Spellbinders Nestabilities die cut
Rhinestone bling
Stickles
Foam dots

Challenges entered
Challenges 4 Everybody - Always Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges - Ribbon and Bling

Corrosive Challenge - All That Glitters

It's time for another fortnight challenge at the Corrosive Challenge. Our sponsor is Rick St Dennis and the challenge theme is "sparkle or glitter."



Recipe
Rick St Dennis image
Copic markers
Create w/TLC sentiment
"Stardust" DCWV paper pack
DCWV Glitter paper
Cuddlebug embossing folder
Stickles
Rhinestone bling
Foam dots

Challenges entered
2 Sisters - Fairy Tales/Fantasy
My Time to Craft - Embossing
Sparkle N Sprinkle Sketch Challenge - Anything with glitter goes