Whimsy Stamps Challenge "B.I.N.G.O"

Greetings!

I hope you had a safe Memorial Day weekend.  It's time for another challenge over at Whimsy Stamps and this time we are playing BINGO!  Here's the BINGO board that we will be using.  You can choose three items from the board either vertical, horizontal or diagonal.

I chose the top line...pearls, image and flowers and this week we are highlighting images from Crissy's Digis.  I chose to use her Daddy's Heartbeat which happens to me my all time favorite digital image ever.  I know that is saying a lot, but this image captivated my heart when I saw it.  Today I will show both cards that I created using this gorgeous image.

Here's my first card based on the Bingo...

This card will be given to my brother for Father's Day.  I know it has the pearls and flowers and that may not seem very masculine; however, it will be from my 3 year old niece (his daughter) to him.  I used a light grey cardstock to contrast the feminine touches and layered yellow Bazzill cardstock on top.  The designer paper is from the Take Note collection from Studio Calico.  I then added some pearls, flowers from Wild Orchid and cut leaves from MS punch.  I also used Spellbinder's Lace Oval and Oval for the image and the mat for the image.  I used Copics E11, E21, and E33 (for daddy), E11, E21, E00 (for little girl), and C5, C3, C1, Y21, Y23 for thier clothes.  I also used E13, E25, E27, and E29 for thier hair. 

I know a lot of people (including myself) are fearful of coloring black people.  I would recommend practice, practice and practice.  I took a class with Suzanne Dean and also played with various colors until I found a set that worked for me.  I still scrutinize my work and see where I could do something different.  So I'll never stop practicing. :-)

Here's the card I created a year (or so ago) using this image.  I made this card for the Ready, Set, Create! online magzine.

I took a different approach back then.  I hd just learned how to use the black and white coloring so I tried that on the daddy.  I wanted the little girl to stand out so Icolored her in pink and decided to make that my punch of color.  I used Spellbinders dies and tag.  The designer paper is from SU as is the cardstock.

Okay, so I showed you my creations using this awesome image so why not show us what you can make.  Make a selection from the Bingo board and join us for the this week's challenge.

Challenge(s):
Stampin Sisters in Christ:  Something you are afraid of
Shopping our Stash:  Anything floral related


Thanks for looking and commenting.

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #12

Greetings!

Happy Memorial Day!!  Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920).  Take a moment to remember and thank those men and women who gave their lives for us (and who continue to fight for our freedom).  God Bless!

It's time for another Challenge over at Tammy's Scrapin Corner and the theme this week is Anything Goes.  So pull out an image, color it up and join us for this week's challenge for a chance to win images from Sassy Cheryl's Digis.

Here's my creation using an image from Emerald Faerie...

I used cardstock from Marco's paper and my dp is from scraps I had leftover from a 6x6 pad.  I colored this cutie with Copics.  I loved how the snails shell came out.  It was so much fun coloring him.  I used my blender to add spots to the back of the snails back.  I added Stickles to his wings to add a little bling.  Now to let you in on a tiny secret.  You musn't tell a soul.  All the other embellishments (round flowers, scalloped paper edge adn the stichtes) are all computer generated.  Could you have guessed it??  If so, good eye.  If not, don't fret I planned it that way. :-)

I love to mix scrapbooking items (embellishments, masks, papers, etc.) with my traditional cardmaking.  It is often referred to as Hybrid.  This is a real good money saver and sometimes I just can't find the right "something" to finish off a card, but I usually can find it in my scrapbooking digital stuff.  Afterall, the "hybrid" items are actually real items...they are just pictures that have been cropped and resized to use in scrapbooking pages.

Okay, enough secrets!  Head over to Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge and link up your creation.  I can't wait to see it!

Challenge(s):
Love to Create challenge: Add a sentiment
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge: Anything Goes


Thanks for commenting and looking.

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Whimsy Stamps Inspirational Card

Greetings!

I have to start off by first saying, "Sorry" and then following it up with a big THANK YOU!  I have been so busy with some personal medical stuff that I feel like I am always behind.  I want to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time out and commented on my blog and has joined me for this crazy purple ride through the blogosphere. It is appreciated tremendously!!

Okay, now for the business at hand.  I want to share with you today a card I made for Whimsy Stamps using a bird from Lia Stamps. 

I know the colors are "different;" however, there is a story behind them.  I had colored up probably 1/2 dozen images and nothing was working for me.  Partially because I wasn't feeling well and was faced with the deadline of completing my card.  I almost through in the towel, but then I just started coloring the birds with my Copic BG10, BG000 and BG00.  I didn't think about it, I just colored.  Once I had him colored, I pulled out all the paper and cardstock I had just bought from my LSS (which sadly is going out of business) and the card came together.  I love the leaf ornamental design which is a diecut from Cheery Lynne (I believe).  I aslo used Spellbinder's Lace Oval and regular Oval.  I added flowers from Wild Orchids and some very old pearls from my stash.  The border punch is MS lace punch.

Over at Whimsy Stamps Challenge, we are kicking off another challenge #40 "Vintage/Shabby Chic."  So pull out your old lace (leave the aresenic where it is) and join us for this week's challenge.  Don't forget! You don't have to use a whimsy image. It would be great if you did though, and it doesn't have to be a card. We welcome all paper projects.

Challenge(s):

My Time to Craft:  It Takes Two (pearls I've had so long the glue came off the back)

Sweet Stamp Blog:  Anything Goes

Use itTuesdays:  Use two hoarded items (pearls I've had so long the glue came off the back)

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Scrapper's Delights Going Gothic

Greetings!

It's time for a new challenge over at Scrapper's Delights.  We are asking that you have a Gothic Time!  To qualify for this challenge you need to have a Gothic or Grunge feel to your creation.  The challenge runs from May 20 - June 02, 2012 so come on over and join us.

 

 

Here's my card...

 

 

 

 

 

This month there will be one winner and they will receive 6 (single) digi stamps of their choice.  You do not have to include a product made by Scrapper's Delights, but you only have one chance at winning with your entry.

Here is how you can get up to 2X the chance of winning with each entry:

*1st chance

Everyone that submits a project is valid as long as they base it on the current challenge theme.

*2nd ChanceInclude a Scrapper's Delights product in your creation (and it can be a freebie).

 

 

I started out with a 5x5 cardstock base and layered black cardstock on top.  I embossed metallic cardstock using Tim Holtz's embossing folder.  I then layered more teal cardstock and then my image.  I added some flowers from Wild Orchids as well as a punched leaves from MS punch.  I colored this Goth cutie using Copics W7, W5, W3, W1 and BG13, BG11 and Copic Spica pens. 

 

I hope that you will join us!

 

Thanks for looking and commenting.

 

Now get to creating...

 

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

*You will need to enter your name twice if you qualify for a second entry.

TSC Challenge #11: Show us your Distress

Greetings!

Happy Monday!  It's time for Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge and our theme this week is "Distress."  So, pull out your sponge, ink, paper, tools and or spraying mist and distress your creation.  Our FAB sponsor this week is once again Bugaboo Digital Stamps.

I used Skye's Orchid from Bugaboo for my creation.

You probably can't tell how I distressed my card, but I did. *honest*  I started out with SU cardsock and inked the edges with some brown distressed ink.  I then layered some Cor'dinations shimmery purple cardstock and I used my Tim Holtz's tool to distress the edges.  I stitched a layer of DP from MME "So Sophie - Graceful."  I embossed and sprayed the bottom cardstock with Tattered Angel black mist.  Using the Spellbinder's Label six, I cut out a couple layers and the image.  I also added flourishes from Cheery Lynn and added some bling.  I used Copic markers V93, V95, and V000 to color the beautiful flowers and YG61, YG67, YG05 and YG01 for the leaves.  The center of the flower is colored with Y21 and Y38.  I added stickles as well in the center to add sparkle.

Well, that is my card.  I hope you will join us this week, because I would love to see what you make.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):



Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

God answers knee mails...

Greetings!

I hope your Friday is going well.  I am enjoying my Friday (although I am at work), because the sun is shining and I can watch the Geese family across the pond having a good time.  Can't help but put a smile on your face.  Today I am sharing a card I made and I am dedicating it to me.  I know that may sound vain; however, lately I have been dealing with some health related life hiccups (what I call them).  These minor setbacks have really made me begin to appreciate life and all that it encompasses.  I know in a world where we are trained to want (and sometimes get) things in lighting speed time, I don't want to forget to take a moment and take it all in.

I used a Robert Jackson's Digital Expressions image for my card and named it "Knee Mails," which are the only kind of mail that God answers.  When we take a moment to get on our knees and pray those life hiccups are less disruptive. 

Here's my card...

I used SU red cardstock for my base and Bazzill black cardstock mounting layers.  I stitched on the dp and used Copic colors R35 and R37 (for her dress) and W1 and W3 for the edging on the image.  The flowers and glass beads are from Wild Orchids and I just colored them with R35 Copics and added a little stickles for sparkle.  I used SU punches for the sentiment that I created on my computer as well as the leaves.  I used a flourish from Cheery Lynne cut from the red cardstock.  I hope this card serves as encouragement and a reminder. *smile*

Thanks for looking and commenting. 

Challenge(s):
Cute card Thursday:  A touch of sparkle
Little Miss Muffet:  Anything Goes
Moving Along with the times:  Keep it Real

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Whimsy Stamps "Anything Goes" Challenge #39

Greetings!

It's Wednesday and that means time for another Challenge over at Whimsy Stamps.  This time around anything goes.  I am sure we are going to have a TON of participants and I hope you are one of them. You don't have to use a Whimsy Stamp to enter the challenge, but we would love it if you did so. 

Here's my creation using the gorgeous New Blooming Border 2 from Stamp Art Desings by Katheryn.

I created a wallet card using cardstock from SU.  I added black cardstock on top and ribbon from SU.  The diecut is Spellbinder's Label 14, which is one of my favorite dies.  I added some flourishes from Cheery Lynn as well as a Spellbinder butterfly.  I used the New Blooming Border 2 corners and made boxes.  I then added the letters J O Y.  I colored the flowers using Copics Y06, Y08, and YG01.

Again, I hope that you will join us for Challenge#39 "Anything Goes." 

Challenge(s):
Word Art Wednesday:  Christian Inspired
The pretty little ribbons:  Blossoms and butterflies
I brake for Challenges:  Flowers

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #10: Show me your Flowers

Greetings!

Today over at TSC Challenge #10 we are asking that you show us your flowers.  So, grab your paper, crochet, handmade or even designer paper covered with lovely flowers and join us for this week's challenge sponsored by Dearie Dolls.

Here's my creation using Dearie Dolls' Flower girl image:

I used plain white cardstock for the base of my card and then added MME Miss Caroline "Dilly Dally" dp  and SU red cardstock.  I used Spellbinder's Floral oval and oval dies.  The flowers are from Wild Orchids.

Thanks for looking and commenting...

Now get to creating...

Candy

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

TSG: Mother of all Blog Hops!

Greetings!

Happy Mother's Day!!

Welcome to the 3rd annual Mother of All Blog Hops sponsored by There She Goes Clears Stamps! Over the next two days, we (customers and trendsetters!) will be featuring some of our favorite There She Goes Clear Stamp sets! Not only that, we’re going to give YOU a chance to win some fabulous prizes!

To find out how, please go to the There She Goes’ blog and read the simple instructions.

I had the awesome opportunity to work with the "Warmest Wishes" stamp and die set.  This is a wonderful set for creating those Christmas cards or tags; however, it is also great for any gift giving occassion.  I decided to use  on a gift box I created for a friend.

Warmest Wishes stamp/die set

Here's my creation...

This is the front of the box. 
I used the "present" negative of the diecut from the set to make the lil gift in the corner.

This is the inside of the box when you open the top. 
I cut out three of the presents and adhered to the inside.

This is a picture of the inside of the box where you can add your gift.

This box is really cool to see up close and it is one of my original designs.  I loved using this set with this box, because the dies are the perfect size and I love that they go along perfect with the stamps.  I did a little paper piercing (using my sewing machine) on the front of the card and added flowers as well.  The stamp sentiment is also part of this awesome set!  You will enjoy playing with this versatile set. 

 

 

Here are some other fun ideas to use this set for:

Making Holiday tags

Make banners for your cards

(they are small enough so you can string them across your cards)

Decorate your holiday table

(cute charms for your glassware or for napkin rings)

 

 

Please click on the InLinkz below and follow it to the next blog! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Enjoy the hop and good luck!!

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Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

"Lo, I am with you..."

Greetings!

Today I am sharing with you an inspiration card I made using an image by artist Stampart Designs by Kathryne for the Whimsy Stamps.  This is such an uplifting image and who does needed some inspiration?  I used a card layout that I designed last year and it seemed to really work for this image.

Here's my card...

Again, I designed this card layout last year by accident.  I was trying to create something else and ended up with this.  I liked it so much I continued to use it for my card creations.  The cardstock is from SU and Bazzill.  I used Cheery Lynn Fancy flourish on the inside and outside of the card.  The 3 flowers are from Wild Orchids.  I colored the image with Copics Y06, Y08, R35, R37, RV21, RV23, YG61 and YG67.  I also used the MS lace punch for the inside of the card. 

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
Digi Makeover Challenge:  May Flowers
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges:  May Flowers
Friends of Speedy TV:  Use 3 of something

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

RJackson's Digital Expressions "Rain on Me"

Greetings!

We have been getting a lot of rain here lately, so much so that half my basement looks like an indoor pool.  It has been fun cleaning that up.  NOT!!  lol  On the positive side, the grass is so green and my trees are blooming.  I'm learning to find the positive in everything. 

Today I am sharing with you another card using an image from RJ Digital Expressions.  For this creation I used "Rain in a Sundress."  I saw this image and it made me think about something we say a lot in our church, "rain on me Lord."  I visualized God raining down his love on this little one and it made me smile.

Here's my card...

"Rain in a Sundress"

This little cutie looks like she is trying to suck up all the rain she possibly can. I made extra rain drops using my Friskars tear drop punch.  I started my card by using SU cardstock and layered Bazzill and stitched dp on top.  I then used more Bazzill cardstock and layered my image on top.  I added a flower from Wild Orchids and leaves from MS punch.  I used half of a Spellbinder Label 16 to cut out my sentiment that I created on the computer.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
RJackson Digital Expressions:  Anything Goes

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

TSC Challenge #9 "Punches and/or Dies"

Greetings!

Today I am sharing a card and some good news with you!  I am a designer for Tammy Ortiz’s over at “Tammy’s Scrapin Corner” weekly challenge.  If you haven’t checked out this challenge blog, you should.  This week we are working with a Diecuts or Punches.  There are several cool prizes to win.  This week our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps!  There are so many cool stamps to choose from and you can find them all here at http://www.bugaboostamps.com. 

Here’s my card…

"Comfy Chair"

I chose this image because I initially was going to merge it with another image; however, I quickly changed my mind and digitally paperpieced it instead.  I used digital paper from SheryK Designs.  I started out with SU cardstock and layered Bazzill light yellow cardstock on top.  I used MS lace punch on the bottom of the cardstock and layered the pink and the image.  I popped the chair up using pop dots.  The sentiment banner was made using SU punches and I typed the words up on the computer.  I added a flower from Wild Orchids and tucked in leaves from MS punch.

We would love to see what you create over at TSC this week.  Remember the challenges are every Monday and they are easy peasy and LOTS OF FUN!!  You can check out what the other FAB DT members did by clicking on their names over on the sidebar.  ------------->

Challenge(s):
Sentimental Sundays:  For a special woman
The Paper Players:  Mother's Day
Oozak:  Spring Colors
Thanks for looking and commenting.

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Emma Swinging...

Greetings!

WOO HOO...I am at 140!!  The number 40 seems to be popping up a lot in my life lately.  Hmmm...good thing I  not a gambling lady. lol  Stay tuned for some exciting news to come. (teeheehee)

I must have marbles for brains. lol  I created this card as my last card as a GDT for Whimsy Stamps and forgot to post it on Monday.  I was so happy to be an official team member that I didn't schedule this cutie for posting.  I used a Whimsy Stamp original called "Emma Swinging," to create my card. 

Here's my card...

Emma Swinging

I love the purple colors I used to create this card.  I started out with SU cardstock and layered on a shade darker purple cardstock.  I stitched some dp from Bo Bunny "Ambrosia" 6x6 paper pack.  I digitally paperpieced her dress and jacket.  I used digital paper from Whimsy Stamps called Violet Spring papers.  I merged this cutie with a wildflowers background.  I used a MS lace punch and Cheery Lynn's flourish diecut.  The flowers were from my stash and added brads and Stickles to them.  You can't really see it but behind the flourish diecut adn holding up the twine is a real piece of wood.  It is a stick I found in the yard.

Challenge(s):
Oozak Challenge:  Spring Colors
Digi Doodle Shop Challenge:  Anything Goes
Dutch Dare Card Challenge:  Spring has Sprung Bugaboo
Little Miss Muffett Challenges:  May Flowers
Thanks for looking and commenting.

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Dressed to be blessed!

Greetings!

Okay, I have mentioned before how I love to discover new digi stamp stores.  Well, recently I came across another store thanks to Tammy Ortiz (awesome challenge site). :-)  I was in awe when I visited Jackson's Digital Expressions.  I immediately made a purchase and as soon as I got home from work I printed them off, colored them up and will share one of them with you today.  I instantly connected with these digis and had so much fun adding color to them.

Oh did I mention that they have a challenge blog as well?  Well, they do.  I used the color combo they offered (as a twist) to their Anything Goes challenge to design my card.  I have to admit that when I first saw this color combo, I thought it would be a true challenge.  However, once I sat down and started pulling the papers, embellishments, and cardstock together it took on a life of its own.

Here's the inspiration...

Jackson's Digital Expression Challenge

Here's my card...

Sunday Hat III

As I stated before, I didn't know where to start with this challenge.  So, I colored up my image using Copics.  Once I was happy with her look, I moved on to SU Chocolate cardstock for my card base.  I then added some Bazzill Yellow cardstock.  The dp I used is from Bo Bunny's Zoology 6x6 paperpack.  It was a nice little find as I was going through my paperpacks.  I mounted my image on a Spellbinder's diecut and used a Circle diecut to cut out the image.  I used several different kinds of embellishments on this card, starting with the leaves which are cut from Cheery Lynn flourish diecut.  I also used the two corner decos from Spellbinders.  I finished it off with some flowers from Wild Orchids as well as a little Stickles (my FAV) here and there.  I created the sentiment on my computer and used SU punches to punch it out.

I dedicate this card to all the ladies of my church.  I can remember sitting behind several church ladies when I was younger and imagining that an animal would crawl out of thier huge hats with lots of feathers, flowers and or bows.  My head is waaaaayyy to big to wear a hat (lol), but I do love the look of them with a nice suit and matching purse and heels.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Now get to creating...

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!

Are you seeing spots or possibly dots?

Greetings!

Well, don't worry it is just Whimsy Stamps "Spots and Dots" Challenge.  Today we are challenging you to use spots and dots in your creations.  The more the better.  You don't have to use a Whimsy Stamp to enter the challenge, but we would love it if you did so.  So, pull out your spot or dot paper, ribbon, embellies or make them with your markers and come play along with us!

Here's my creation...

LiaStampz Music Ladybug

I used Lia's Music Ladybug for my creation.  I started out with SU black 6 x 6 cardbase.  I added SU red cardstock and stitched on dp from Bo Bunny "Alora" 6x6 paper pack.  I used Spellbinder's circle diecuts and added flowers from Wild Orchids as well as buttons to embellish it.  I used Mariska's technique on the ladybug and the leaf.

I hope that you will join us for this fun challenge and your chance to win cool prizes.

Challenges:
Digital Tuesday Challenge:  Bugs and Blooms
Always Crafting:  Anything Goes
Hooked on Craft Challenge:  Flowers
Thanks for looking and commenting.

Remember:  There are no mistakes in cardmaking, only opportunities for creativity!