TLC Hop: September 30, 2012

The Tlc Design Team and myself will be throwing another one of our fabulous Hops~!

Date:  September 30th

Time:  To be announced

 

Theme: Celebrating Children, in honor of Children's Day in October

 

As always, lots of freebies up for grabs..........so start warming up those engines....nimbling up those fingers.......breaking in those hopping shoes~!  Cuz we are going to HOP~!

Great goodies!  You don't want to miss out!!

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #29: Create a Kid's Card

Greetings!

Happy Monday!  I hope that your week will start great and end fantastic! This week over at Tammy's Scrapin Corner challenge we are desiging "Kid's Cards."

Our generous sponsors for this challenge are Bugaboo Stamps and QKR Stampede. I chose to work with QKR's "News Boy." I created this birthday card using the tutorial I shared with you last week.

"Newsboy Easel Card"

Closeup of Newsboy

Closeup of Newsprint



Closeup of back of easel card



As previously mentioned, I used my "Oober Easy Easel" card tutorial to make this card.  I covered the card with dp from various 6 x 6 paper pads (these cards are perfect for these pads).  I also layered some black cardstock as well.  I used my Spellbinder's die to create a newspaper.  I used Copics to color my image and added sentiments from Create with TLC. 

I hope that you will come play with us this week!

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
Digi Makeover Challenge:  Anything Goes
Hooked on Craft Challenges:  For a male
Love to Create Challenge:  Anything Goes
Stamp and Create Challenge:  Anything Goes

Now get to creating...

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

Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Wednesday: Are you dragon?

Greetings!

I hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday!  It is a bit on the chilly side here in Michigan, but at least we don't have that four letter "s" word.  I am looking forward to the leaves turning colors, because there are some beautiful areas around where I live and work that look like works of art this time of the year.  Also, the Cider Mill will be opening soon and hot cider and cake doughnuts sound yummy. lol

Anyways, I am just dropping in today to share with you a fun whimsical card I made using Lia Stamps "Dragon Birthday" digital stamp. 

Here's my creation...



Are you Dragon?

I started out with a 6x6 card base and layered on some black cardstock and some birthday themed dp from my stash.  I cut out my sentiment using Spellbinder's circle diecut and matted it on another circle that was embossed using a Cuttlebug embossing folder.  I then put a banner on my creation that was cut on my Cricut machine.  I colored my image using Copics and finished it off with Stickles on his wings.

You can visit the Whimsy Stamp Store and check this little guy out along with so many other crafting goodies.

Also, the "Anything Goes" challenge is still taking place so please join us on the challenge blog for a chance to win some goodies.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenges:
Creative Craft Challenge:  Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Challenge:  Things with wings
Going-Grey Scrap Creations:  Embossing
Shopping Our Stash:  Emboss it!
Now get to creating...

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

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #28 "Anything Goes"

Greetings!

This will be a kind of long post; therefore, I will get right to business.  This week over at Tammy's Scrapin Corner challenge it's an "Anything Goes" challenge.  So, no excuses for not joining in the fun this week.

Our generous sponsors for this challenge are Digi Darla Designs and Stitchy Bear Designs.  I chose to create two cards this week.  The first card I created I used Robert Jackson's Digital Expression "Granny's Quilt" and Digi Darlas "Flowergirl."  I am also throwing in another treat for you.  I created a tutorial for my Digi Darla card.  I hope that you find it easy to follow and fun to make.  :-)

Here are my creations and tutorial...

RJ Digital Expressions "Granny's Quilt"



Sentiment by ME

****"Oober Easy Easle" card****




Here's my other creation (using the tutorial)...


Digi Darla's "Flowergirl"

  

Create w/TLC wordart

I created my first card using a 6x6 Scalloped square cardbase.  I layered on SU cardstock and then stitched it on the sewing machine.  I added square dp tiles made using the SU scalloped punch.  I cut out a circle using Spellbinder's loop circle diecut.  I colored my image using Copic markers and finished it off with buttons.  This card is a bit sentimental to me, because my grandmother (who was my original BFF) made quilts.  I use to love helping her cut out the square pieces.  She was awesome and I miss her a lot.

My other card was created using the tutorial and I was playing around discovered this would work. lol  I always create by accident (hence the quote at the bottom of my blog post).  I used SU cardstock and papers to create this easle card.  I added some Wild Orchid flowers and a perfect sentiment from Paulette over at Create with TLC to finish it up.

I hope that you will give the tut a try (and let me know if it works or not) and come play with us over at TSC!

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
I brake for Stamps:  Digital Image
Just Keep on Creating:  Anything Goes
Jackson's Digital Expressions Challenge:  Anything Goes

Now get to creating...

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

Whimsy Stamps Challenge - "Anything Goes"

Greetings!  It's Wednesday and that means a new challenge over at Whimsy Stamps. 

 

Our Topic this Month is

Anything Goes

Sponsoring us this week is Whimsy's very own Tammy Louise and Tammy has very kindly offered our winner the star Spangled Die and cutting template

If you are wondering what EZ shape files are below is a brief description.

Shape EZ templates will enable you to create unique projects for every day use or use the templates to create special one of a kind projects.

These templates and cut files make your projects quick and "EZ" depending on your choice of embellishments.

These templates come with options, empowering you to choose to include extras such as windows, pockets, or even inserts of designer paper that will perfectly fit inside the base form.

Shape EZ is an exclusive product you can use over and over again from TLC with Whimsy - an affordable way to create in your way.

Here's my creation using Shape EZ tag...

Springtime in Paris

I really enjoy working with cut files.  I try to use at least one cut file on all my projects.  On this particular tag I used the goregous tag and the rolled paper flower from the Shape EZ collection.  The Eiffel Tower and mesh is also cut files.  If you have a Cricut, Cameo or some other cutting machine it makes using these files so much easier and a lot of FUN!

Don't forget that 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 products.

I hope that you will join us for this week's Whimsy Inspirations Challenge.  Afterall, it is anything goes so I look forward to seeing what you create.

Now get to creating.

Candy

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

Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #27: Fall Inspiration

Greetings!

Brrrr...I can't believe it, but it is already starting to get cool here in Michigan.  The leaves are turning colors and are starting to fall to the ground.    Over at Tammy's Scrapin Corner challenge, we are asking you to show us your creations inspired by Fall.  I *heart* Fall colors so much!!  I don't like the cold, but the colors are dreamy.

This week's generous sponsor is QKR Stampede. I chose to use QKR "Scarecrow and Leaves" image for my creation.

Here's a couple of images to inspire you...


Scarecrow and Leaves

Courtesy of Meghann Michalski

I created my card base by cutting out leaves using SU cardstock on my Cricut.  I scored the leaves to create veins.  My image was cut out using Spellbinder's Square diecut and matted on another piece of cardstock.  I colored my image with Copics and Copic Spica pens.  I added a vine using Cheery Lynn Flourish diecut and finished it off with some leaves and button from my stash.  I had a blast coloring this little guy.  The picture of the turning trees was taken by my friend Meghann.  I this is such a cool picture and it was my "Fall inspiration" for my card.

I hope that I have inspired you to come play with us over at TSC!

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
Kenny K's Krafty Krew:  Autumn Hues
No Matter Which Challenges:  Diecuts or Punches
2 Sisters challenge blog:  Fall

Now get to creating...

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

Tammy's Scrapin Corner "Things with Wings" Challenge #26

Greetings!

Happy Labor Day!  My wish for you is that you soak up every bit of summer that you possibly can.  How slow it is to come and how fast it is to go!  Today I bring to you another challenge hosted by  Tammy's Scrapin Corner challenge and the theme is to show us your images with wings. 

This week's generous sponsors are Eureka Stamps and Sassy Studios. I chose to use Eureka Stamps "Angel" image for my creation.

Here's my creation...


I created my card base by cutting out a diecut on using SU cardstock on my Cricut.  I then cut out two more layers using white cardstock and SU dp.  I also cut the circle design using a diecut image from Bird.  I layered with flowers from Wild Orchid and some gems from my stash. I finished it of my writing the sentiment and mounting it on a ribbon tag from Spellbinders.

I colored my image using B02, B000 and B0000 Copics as well as E07, E01, E09 and W01, W00.  I added Stickles to her waist band and the flowers to finish it off.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Challenge(s):
Blessings Inks:  Use markers
Twist of Faith:  JOY or Christian theme


Now get to creating...

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

Whimsy Stamps New Release - Day 3!!

Greetings!  Happy Labor Day!


It is  Day 3 of our September Digital Stamp Release Showcase! On Saturday (1st September) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new digital designs, From then until 4th September the Whimsy Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th August.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Carly Wilson

Doreen Obrien

Jackie Randolph

Joann Burton

Michelle Oatman

Nicole Gent

Sarah McLaughlin

Shannah Bartle

Wendy Keenan

Candy Geeter {ME}

Kelly Mannix

Rosica Ivanova

Here's my creation using Lia's "Boys" image...

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations! 


Thanks for looking!

Now get to creating...

 

 

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

 

Whimsy Stamps New Release - Day 2!!

Greetings!

It is Day 2 of our September Digital Stamp Release Showcase! On Saturday (1st September) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new digital designs, From then until 4th September the Whimsy Digital DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop and I am part of today’s hop! Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw. To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 5th August.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Charlene Brown

Candy Geeter (ME)

Tammy Davison 

Joann Burton 

Jackie Randolph 

Shannah Bartle 

Wendy Keenan 

Carly Wilson 

Rosica Ivanova 

Michelle Oatman

Kelly Mannix

Nicole Gent 

Here's my creation using Lia's "Driving" image.  

Yes, you are seeing double.  I ended up creating two cards using this one image. I was inspired because my car has been in the shop for almost a week now.  I took it to the dealer for a routine oil change and tire rotation and in some freak accident they destroyed the entire driver's side of my car while washing it.  I know it could only happen to me.  They agreed to fix it and to give me a rental.  I miss my car. :-(

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop back to the Whimsy blog tomorrow for more new release creations! 

Thanks for lookin!

Now get to creating...

 

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