Pile It On #96 - Fancy Folds

Hi ya'll!

I hope you're having a great weekend, filled with lots of indoor crafty time.  It snowed here on Friday, and we got about 10 inches.  What a great time to stay indoors! lol  My mom made a huge pot of veggie beef soup, and some homemade apple dumplings, while I put together a couple of crafty projects.  My daughter had to work yesterday, but the snow was already melting, and the roads were pretty clear.  She made it with no issue.  I'm glad to be moving back to Texas, before this stuff becomes more frequent, and permanent.  Whataburger, here I come too! lol

Since it's Sunday, there is a new Pile It On challenge posted.  This challenge is to create a project with fancy folds.  Our sponsor this week is Fresh Brewed Designs, and the winner will receive 3 digi stamps of their choice. 

To be honest, I struggled a lot with this challenge.  None of the previous cards I created turned out well, at all.  After three attempts, here is the most decent of them all. 

And here are a couple more pics, so you can see the folds.

 

I know that the recipient of this card will enjoy it, but I think I need to create more cards with different folds, so that I'm more educated on making them.  I don't think I've ever made a card that wasn't traditional.  The addition of this adorable Fresh Brewed Designs digi, and those gorgeous Pretty Pink Posh gold sequins were perfect.  I also added some clear Wink of Stella to my pumpkin, for some additional sparkle.  In all, I think I did ok.  I'd like to submit my card for the following challenges.

Simon's Monday Challenge:  Thanks/Thanksgiving 

Addicted To Stamps #171:  Anything Goes

Color Throwdown #369:  Rusty Orange, Warm Burgundy & Pear-like Green (I tried to get as close as I could)

Aud Sentiments Challenge #145:  Anything Goes With A Sentiment

CAS-Ual Chic #5:  Precious Metals (I have gold sequins on my card)

The Friday Mashup #235:  Let's Be Thankful & Sketch (my loose interpretation)

I do hope you'll head over to the PIO blog, to see the other beautiful cards that are posted for you.  As always, they're pretty amazing!

Have a wonderful day!

 





What's In It?
Paper:  SU! Whisper White Cardstock, Green, Kraft & Orange Cardstock, Bo Bunny Apple Cider Patterned Paper
Stamps:  Fresh Brewed Designs The Great Pumpkin, Simon Says Stamp Handwritten Greetings
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Old Paper Distress Ink, Clear Wink of Stella, Copics: YR12, YR15, G40, G43 & E74
Accessories:  Pretty Pink Posh Gold Sequins, Spellbinders Large Smooth Circles & Large Big Scalloped Circles Dies, MFT Stitched Scalloped Edges Dies

Pile It On #92 - Cute or Spooky

Hello!

It's been a while since I've posted anything crafty, so I'm excited to do so today.  It's been a CRAZY month, to say the least.  We've wrapped up all of our college visits, visited Kansas City to see the Broadway play Wicked, went to the zoo in Omaha, and had senior pictures taken yesterday.  Whew!  I'll be excited to have some down time.  That won't come for another couple weeks, as her birthday is next weekend and then mine is the following, but I'm trying to enjoy every last minute that I can with my girl.  I'm happy, and excited, and sad and much more emotional than I thought I'd be.  How is it that I'm almost an empty nester, when just yesterday I brought her home from the hospital?!  Goodness, how time flies!  *sigh*

With today being Sunday, the new Pile It On challenge has been posted.  This week's challenge is Cute or Spooky.  We're sponsored by Sami Stamps, and the winner will get a digi of their choice.  Here is my card.

I think it's cute and a little spooky.  You can ask anyone who knows me, I dislike spiders, with a passion.  I though this flower image was perfect for the challenge this week.  I colored it with my Copics and SU! Blendabilities, and added some sparkle with my Wink of Stella clear glitter pen.  Here is a close up, so you can kinda see it.

I think it's lovely, in real life.  It's very sparkly, and I didn't have to worry about using glitter, which I also dislike with a passion. lol  Once I was done coloring, I chose some Halloween themed papers and used some of my favorite dies.  This card came together quite quickly, and turned out exactly how I had pictured it in my head.  Love it when that happens! I'm going to submit my card for the following challenges:

Sami Stamps #30: Anything Goes
Mojo Monday #420: Sketch
The Challenge #47: Inspiration Photo
Stamp, Ink, Paper #19: Tic Tac Toe (I chose sequins, Halloween & patterned paper)
Addicted To Stamps #167: Make Your Mark
4 Crafty Chicks #269: Happy Halloween
Cute Card Thursday #369: Anything Goes
Fusion Challenge: All Hallow's Eve
Time Out Challenge #42: Inspiration Photo
Card Mania #73: 1 digi, 2 patterned papers, 3 embellishments

I do hope you'll head over to the PIO blog to see what my friends have put together for you this week.  They're all pretty awesome.  Maybe your schedule will allow you to join us for this weeks challenge too.


Have a wonderful day!

What's In It?
Paper:  MFT Black Licorice Cardstock, Neenah Solar White Cardstock, SU! Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pebbles Tricks and Treats Patterned Paper
Stamps: Sami Stamps Spooky Flower 2, Winnie & Walter Moonlight
Ink:  Mister Huey's Tannenbaum, SU! Blendabilities Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Copics: YR12, YR15 & G43
Accessories:  Maya Road Natural Twine, Recollections Orange Paper Flowers, Pretty Pink Posh Silver Sequins, MFT Stitched Jumbo Fishtail Banners Dies, MFT Blueprints 20 & Blueprints 21 Dies

MHK Designs October Release: Pumpkin Jack

Greetings friends!

I am back with another MHK Designs release project.  It's been so much fun seeing what's posted, using this months sets, and I have a feeling I'm going to be purchasing quite a few more now. lol  To visit the MHK Designs Etsy shop, click HERE.

The last set I got to work with this month was Pumpkin Jack.  Here is my card.

I think Jack is really adorable.  He's got kind of a rustic/vintage look and was very easy to color.  I paired him with some of the MHK Designs digital papers, and think he looks pretty darn cute.  For added interest, I embossed the flourish over the digital background paper.  I love the touch of gloss this gives the background, and it also adds just a bit of something to the whole card.  In all, I'm digging this card.  I think this set will be great for creating my Halloween cards I'll be sending out this month.

You should check out the MHK Designs Facebook page, and also stop by Mynn's blog for a chance to win something fun.  There is tons of inspiration posted this month, and I'm sure you'll have fun visiting everyone, to see what they've created.

Have a wonderful day!

   





What's In It?
Paper: Gray, Purple & White Cardstock, MHK Designs You've Been Spotted: Rustics & Well Suited Digital Papers
Stamps: MHK Designs Pumpkin Jack, Hero Arts Design Block Flourish Background Stamp
Ink: VersaMark, Copic Markers: YR12, YR15, YR68
Accessories: MFT Zig Zag Stitched Circles Dies, Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles Dies, Pretty Pink Posh Mossy Green Sequins

MHK Designs October Release: Butterfly Wisdom

Hello everyone!

This is my second post today.  To view my House of Cards post, please scroll down.

Welcome to the October release at MHK Designs!  There will be lots of beautiful projects posted, so we hope you'll be inspired.  Mynn has really put together some wonderful digi stamp sets for this month, which I wasn't surprised about.  Her stamps are really beautiful.  To visit her Etsy store, click HERE.

The first set I got to work with this month is Butterfly Wisdom.

Mynn sure knows me well, huh? lol  Here's what I created with this set.

 
When I first saw this set, I knew I wanted to use this butterfly.  I also knew that I wanted to keep the card somewhat simple, so that the image and sentiment were front and center.  I embossed the main panel with white embossing powder, and then added the main focal panel on top of that.  I printed the butterfly twice, so that I could do this...

I cut out the top wing, and added it to the main image, so that I could pop it up a bit.  This gives my one flat image more dimension.  In real life, it looks beautiful.  I love how this turned out!  Once my card was put together, I added some Pretty Pink Posh sequins, and was done.

We now have an MHK Designs Facebook page.  There will be lots more inspiration posted there, throughout the month.  You can visit our group HERE.  And one more thing.  Mynn will be giving away one of the sets from this months release, to one lucky person.  All you have to do is comment on any of the release posts on her blog.  You can visit by clicking HERE. 

I'm hoping you'll head over to Mynn's Etsy shop to see everything.  She's also got many beautiful digital papers you can choose from.  I will be back soon with my next project for this month's release.

Have a wonderful day!

 





What's In It?
Paper: SU! Whisper White Cardstock, Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock
Stamps: MHK Designs Butterfly Wisdom, SU! En Francais Background Stamp
Ink: VersaMark, Mr. Huey's Opaque White, Copics: B000, BG01, BG07, E74, E79
Accessories: MFT Zig Zag Stitched Ovals Dies, Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles Dies, White Embossing Powder, Pretty Pink Posh Aquamarine Sequins

Pile It On #88 - Comic Book or Manga Style

Hello everyone!

How are ya'll doing?  I hope you've been well, and have had lots of time to get crafty lately.  Things around here have been fairly busy.  With homecoming week, and working two jobs, I've had a hard time keeping track of whether I'm coming or going. lol  The weather has started to cool off, with temps only in the 70's during the day and dropping into the 40's and 50's at night.  This makes for a very comfortable sleeping environment.  At least I'm well rested. :)

Enough about that though, there's a new Pile It On challenge posted.  This weeks challenge is to create a project with a Comic Book or Manga theme.  Our sponsor this week is the awesome  KennyK, and the winner will receive 3 digis of their choice.

Here is the card I made for this weeks challenge.

I thought the KennyK Fist Hero image would be perfect for this challenge, and I had already decided I wanted to use the Comic Book theme.  I also used the Ka-Pow set from The Alley Way Stamps, which was perfect.  I created the background behind the main image, in hopes it would resemble a comic book strip.  I colored and cut out the super hero, and popped him up on top.  I stamped my sentiment in random places, added the "sunburst" and called it done.  In all, I really dig how well this turned out.  It didn't start off all that great (this is attempt #3). lol

I'm going to submit my card for the following challenges:

Mojo Monday #416:  Sketch
The Unicorn Challenge #1: Mythical & Magical (Superhero's are mythical, right?)
Simon's Wednesday Challenge: No Patterned Paper
Fusion Card Challenge: Sketch and/or Inspiration Photo (I was inspired by the colors in the photo)
4 Crafty Chicks #265: Sparkle & Shine (My teal cardstock is metallic, and sparkles in real life)
Seize The Birthday: Anything Goes

I do hope you'll head over to the Pile It On blog to see what the other designers have created for you today.  They're all pretty fantastic.

I hope to be back soon with another something crafty.  Hopefully, the cooler weather will spark my creative mojo back into action.  I love staying indoors, making stuff, while it's chilly outside.  I wish you a great day!

Stay crafty my friends!

What's In It?
Paper: Bazzill Metallic Teal Cardstock, SU! Whisper White Cardstock, SU! Basic Black Cardstock
Stamps: KennyK Fist Hero Digi Stamp, The Alley Way Stamps Ka-Pow, CAS-ual Fridays Amazeballs
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Blendabilities Coastal Cabana Group, Copics: R14, R17, Y13, Y18
Accessories: Spellbinders Small Smooth Circles

MHK Designs August Release: Beginnings & Endings

Hi!

Welcome back!  We're on day five of the MHK Designs August release.  There have been some awesome, and inspiring projects posted this month.  I have no doubt that Mynn will be happy with the outcome of her first release.  She's got some amazing digi's this month, and I can't wait for you to see what she's got coming in future months.  So exciting!  To visit her Etsy store, click HERE.

The last set I got to work with this month, was Beginnings & Endings.  This was perfect for me. lol  Just by looking at my card, you'll know why.

 
Here is what I made.

Yep, a butterfly!  And a gorgeous one at that.  I wanted it to be the main focus of my card, so I enlarged it, and colored it with my Copics.  I think it's beautiful.  I added a vellum scalloped circle, a small tag, some washi tape, a few Pretty Pink Posh silver sequins, a wood veneer heart and some metallic melon Gelato splatters.  In real life, the splatters are so sparkly.  Love that!

That's a wrap for our August release.  We hope you've enjoyed everything and we appreciate your help in celebrating the grand opening of MHK Designs Etsy store this month.  We will be back in October, with five new sets to share with you.  I hope you'll be back to visit, and see what's in store.  If you happen to create something with any of the August sets, make sure to leave me a comment with a link to your project, so I can visit and leave some blog love.

Have a wonderful rest of your week!

What's In It?
Paper: SU! Whisper White Cardstock, Lavender & Light Aqua Cardstock, Vellum, Kaiser Craft Kaleidoscope Patterned Paper
Stamps: MHK Designs Beginnings & Endings
Ink: Metallic Melon Gelato, Copic Markers: V20, V22 & V25
Accessories: Pretty Pink Posh Silver Sequins, Studio Calico Wood Veneer Heart, Music Notes Washi Tape, Reverse Confetti Circles & Scallops Dies, MFT In & Out Diagonal Stitched Rectangles Dies, Maya Road Natural Twine

MHK Designs August Release: Serene Seaside

Hiya!

Welcome to day two of the MHK Designs August release.  To visit Mynnette's Etsy store, click HERE.  I have no doubt there is something for everyone.

The next set that I got to work with, was Serene Seaside.

 Here is the card I made.

The nautical theme is popular these days.  I wanted to create something with this awesome anchor, so I enlarged it and paper pieced it with some light aqua patterned paper.  You can't see it that well, but in real life, it adds a little bit more interest.  I masked it, so I could stencil the background, to look a bit like netting.  I then added a bit of sea green colored splatters to the top left and bottom right.  I didn't want to hide the anchor, so I printed the sentiment on vellum, and added it over the anchor.  I like how it turned out.  This sentiment is perfect for a special someone I'm going to send it to, who just happens to live on the East Coast.  I hope he likes it.  I'm going to submit this card for the following challenges.

Crafty Cardmakers #145: Warm Summer Colors (The nautical theme reminds me of summer, hope this counts)
Love To Scrap #60:  Anything Goes
Ooh La La #187: For The Boys

We would love it if you helped us celebrate Mynn's new crafty endeavor.  We hope you'll be inspired, and will join us for this months release.  I can't wait to see what you come up with, using these gorgeous new digi's.

Stay crafty my friends!

What's In It?
Paper: Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Taupe Cardstock
Stamps: MKH Designs Serene Seaside
Ink: Copics: Y32, Y35 & B12, Tumbled Glass Distressed Ink
Accessories: SSS Stitched Rectangles Dies, Faber Castel Mixed Media Stencils, MFT Stitched Rectangle Frames, MFT Stitched Fishtail Flags

Pile It On Challenge #82 - Bright Colors

Hello again!

This is my second post of the day.  Please scroll down to view my MHK Designs release post.

I'm not sure if you've noticed, but I am sporting a cool new DT member logo.  As of this month, I joined the Pile It On design team.  I'm super excited to join this awesome group of crafty women, and I can't wait to share my projects with you.

The challenge this week is Bright Colors.  We are sponsored by Sweet Pea Stamps this week.  Each of us got to use one of their sweet images, and I love mine.   This weeks winner will receive 4 digi stamps of their choice.

Here is the card I created for this weeks challenge.

Isn't this little angle just darling?!  I really do love her.  As mentioned, the challenge this week is bright colors and I really wanted to have bright, cheerful colors on my card.  I LOVE how this background turned out.  I sponged on several colors of Distress Ink, using one of my new MFT stencils, and then I stamped over it in gray, with one of my flourish background stamps.  These colors are so gorgeous together, and who doesn't love a rainbow, right?  You can't tell from this photo, but her wings are extra sparkly, thanks to my Wink of Stella clear brush pen.  Here is a close up of her lovely wings.

Such a pretty card, in real life.  I intentionally left this card without a sentiment, because I wasn't sure how I wanted to use it just yet.  I will add it, when the time comes.  I hope the recipient enjoys receiving this card, as much as I enjoyed making it.  I am going to enter this for the following challenges.

House of Cards: Metallics (my sequins are silver)
Our Creative Corner: Mexico Moods Part 2 (I was inspired by the colors and circles in the photo)
Mojo Monday #410: Sketch
Try It On Tuesday: Use Stencils
Addicted To Stamps & More #157: Make Your Mark (I used Distress Inks & Copic Markers)
Crafting For All Seasons #107: Bright & Beautiful
Fab & Funky #270: Things With Wings
Cute Card Thursday #386: Anything Goes
CAS-ual Chic #2: Pretty Patterns
Frosted Designs: Metal/Metallics (my sequins are silver)


I do hope you'll head over to the PIO blog to see what other wonderful cards are posted today.  They're nothing short of beautiful!

Have a wonderful week!

What's In It?
Paper: Neenah Solar White Cardstock, SU! Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Doodlebug Design Take Note Patterned Paper
Stamps: Sweet Pea Stamps Little Summer Angel (by Molly Harrison), Hero Arts Design Block Flourish
Ink: Simon Says Stamp Fog Dye Ink, Distress Inks: Picked Raspberry, Ripe Persimmon, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron & Peacock Feathers, Copics: E000, E42, E47, E74, B000, BG01, BG07, R43, R85, Y35 & YG06, Wink of Stella Clear Brush Pen
Accessories: Spellbinders Small & Large Smooth Circles Dies, MFT Stitched Fishtail Flags Dies, Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies, MFT Staggered Hearts Stencil, Pretty Pink Posh Silver Sequins

MHK Designs August Release: Lift Me Higher

Good day!

I have some exciting news!  My beautiful friend Mynnette has been creating all kinds of digital stamps, and has decided to open her own Etsy store to feature them.  I'm honored to have been asked to be on her design team.  It's so much fun, getting to use these never been seen before sets.  You can visit her store HERE.  There are so many wonderful sets, I'm sure you'll be able to find something you like. :-) 

Here's how things will work.  There will be five new sets released every two months, with the exception of this month, which has ten sets being released.  Each designer will be featuring two to three sets for each release, and will post their cards during release week, which starts the 16th of each month.

The first set I got to work with, was Lift Me Higher.

And here is the card I made.

  
I chose to focus on the sentiment, but wanted to include a way to feature the image in the set, so I made a shaker card.  I kept the card completely clean, so that the image and sentiment were the only thing to focus on.  I love the white on white look.  Here is a close up of the shaker.

I colored the image with my Copics, then added stickles to create snow capped mountains.  I added some Pretty Pink Posh seed beads, and some star confetti from Butterfly Reflections, Ink to create this fun shaker part.  I think it turned out pretty great.  I love the sparkle from the shaker elements and the stickles.

Please help us in celebrating the grand opening of Mynn's Etsy store, by checking out what everyone else has created for you today.  There is tons of inspiration posted today, and there will be even more posted over the next few days.  I've seen all of the sets she's created, and honestly think you won't be disappointed.

Have a wonderful day!

    





What's In It?
Paper: Neenah Solar White Cardstock
Stamps: MHK Designs Lift Me Higher
Ink: Copics: Y00, Y13, Y18, B000, B12, G43, G46, E74, C3
Accessories: Spellbinders Small & Large Smooth Circle Dies, SSS Stitched Rectangles Dies, Star Dust Stickles, Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear & Marshmallow Seed Beads, Butterfly Relfections, Ink. Irridescent Star Confetti

Christmas In July Blog Hop

Hi, friends!  Welcome to the CASE-ing Christmas "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" blog hop!  There will be prizes from fabulous sponsors, and the challenge will be a bit different from what we usually do, but we think you'll like it!  You should have arrived here from Rocky's blog.  Make sure to complete the whole hop for the most chances to win!

Here are our fabulous sponsors~

All Dressed Up

All Dressed Up has been selling it's darling digis on Etsy since 2013.  There is a large variety of seasons and occasions available--check the store out for the perfect image for your upcoming crafty creations!

Chocolate Baroque
 
Chocolate Baroque is a small independent art and craft company owned by Lesley, based in the North-East of England.  We design our own range of natural rubber and clear art stamps and source many quality materials to get your creative juices flowing.

Graciellie Design

Graciellie Design specializes in beautiful vintage digital images, papers, printables, and gorgeous handmade paper craft items.  Gracie Chavez is the very talented designer behind the store, and lives with her family in Honduras.




MHK Designs

MHK Designs digital sentiments are made by Mynn Kitchen of On A Stampage.  Mynn does not at this time have an online store, but for more information, or to request a personalized set of sentiments for a prize,email her at onastampageATyahooDOTcom.


Paper Sweeties

The Paper Sweeties LLC stamp line was created based on Debbie Marcinkiewicz's passion for everything paper, glue, ink, glitter...and whimsical girlie charm!  The original design concept for the line of dolls with outfits and accessories was created in June, 2010, and follow up sets with beautiful frames, labels, banners, sentiments and lovely imaged followed.  She officially launched the business in August, 2012, and has since made thousands of customers happy with her sweet designs!


Polkadoodles
 
PolkaDoodles is a small company owned by Nikky Hall, based in the UK.  Nikky is also the artistic talent behind PolkaDoodle's own range of rubber and digital stamps.  We also stock general craft supplies, and, best of all: Worlwide shipping is FREE!

Wow!  Talk about fabulous, right?  For this challenge we are to CASE ourselves.  It doesn't have to be a previous Christmas card, just one of our own cards in general, made into a new Christmas card.  Here is the card I chose to CASE, and my updated version.  I loved all of the layers, and the simple design.

 

 

I love the reindeer, with the ornaments hanging from his antlers.  He's so festive.  For a bit of added interest, I used my clear Wink of Stella pen on the ornaments, for some sparkle.  So pretty in real life.

You have until Friday, July 17th, to link your cards.

Now, here's the hop list~

CASE-ing Christmas

Mynn

Asha

Donna

Rocky

Steph

Cohenna

Daen'Ys

Judy

Your next stop is Cohenna, so get to hopping!  Afterwards, come back and link up with us.  We cannot WAIT to see what you create for us this month!  HUGS and Merry stamping, friends! :)

CASE-ing Christmas Challenge #25

Happy Friday!

How is everyone doing today?  Around here, softball season is in full swing, so there has been a lot of work, and hanging out at the ball fields.  I'm not complaining though, my tan is coming along quite nicely. lol  All of the games are packed into the months of June and July, so we have been at two to three games per week, plus Saturday tournaments.  With it being so crazy at work, on top of trying to go to as many games as I can, I have had very little crafting time.  It's all worth it though.  My daughter is going into her senior year of high school, and I don't want to miss a minute of it.  I only have one child, so this is it.  Her last year of school, SAT/ACT's, college visits and applications.  Wow...it has all come much to quickly for this mama.  *sigh*

Anyway, enough rambling.  There is a new CASE-ing Christmas challenge posted.  This week we are CASEing Ellen.  Here is her beautiful card. 

 

And here is my CASE.

I chose the layout and colors this week.  I wanted to try a new (to me) technique of layering patterned papers under the focal point.  In all, I think it turned out ok, but I'm not sure it is exactly how I wanted it.  It'll grow on me though, I'm sure.  Either way, it's another Christmas card for my stash.

I do hope you'll head over to see what the other designers have created for you.  Their interpretations of Ellen's card this week are awesome.  Maybe you'll get the chance to play along, and start building your Christmas card stash. :-)

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

What's In It?
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Silver & Navy Cardstock, Carta Bella Bundled Up Patterned Paper, Echo Park Keepin' Cozy Patterned Paper
Stamps: Verve O Christmas Tree, Simon Says Stamp Holiday Hello's
Ink: Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink, MFT Electric Red Dye Ink, Wink of Stella Clear Brush Pen, Copics: R46, R89, Y35, G46
Accessories: Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow Stencil, MFT Pierced Circles Dies

Thanks

Good day everyone!

I was up before daylight this morning, making sure my girl was fed and taken care of, before she was off to take her ACT's.  As the days go on, the more it's starting to sink in that I'll be an empty nester very soon.  I still stop to wonder where time has gone.  My baby is technically an adult, and headed into her last year of school, before moving on to college. *sigh*  I'm thankful that she's such a great person, with a good head and a big heart.  I know she'll go on to do great things.

Anyway, since I was up, I decided to participate in a few challenges.  I actually made two cards.  Here is the first.

I debated about whether or not to actually post this card.  I had an idea in my head, but it didn't quite turn out how I wanted.  And, I still suck at masculine cards. lol  This paisley stencil from MFT though, is awesome!  I can see many uses for it in the future.  I was excited about using my new Abandoned Coral distress ink too.  That baby had been sitting on my desk, unopened, for months.  I guess this card isn't too terrible.  I think it needs a little "something" though.  Maybe I'll come back to it at a later date and figure it out.  At least I've got another card for my stash.  I'm going to submit this for the following challenges.

The Challenge #38:  Coral, Navy & Kraft
Freshly Made Sketches #190:  Sketch
Bloggers Challenge:  For The Boys
Crazy 4 Challenges #290:  Masculine Cards

Below is the second card I made.

This card was a bit over a week in process.  I colored the image with my Copics (I know, right?! lol) while on layover in Dallas, a bit over a week ago.  This is one of the better coloring jobs I've ever done, so I wanted to use it.  I added a vellum sentiment, embossed in gold and some Pretty Pink Posh sequins, and called it good.  I love how simple it is, and how the image stands out.  These colors together are lovely as well.  I'm going to enter this for the following challenges.

Word Art Wednesday #187:  Anything Goes
Just Add Ink #266:  Pink Pirouette, Night of Navy & Gold
YNS Challenge #16:  Sketch & Color Challenge (I only used the sketch, manipulating it a bit)
 
That's all for me today.  I'm going to attempt to take a nap, and catch up on some crafty YouTube videos.  I wish all of you a great day!

Hugs!

 

CASE-ing Christmas Challenge #23

Hiya!

I hope everyone has had a great week, and is going to get some crafty time in, this weekend.  As you read this, I am on vacation in Atlanta, visiting one of my awesome crafty friends.  This is my first time visiting Atlanta, so I'm looking forward to seeing the city, and trying the yummy food they have to offer.

Since today is Friday, I have a new CASE-ing Christmas challenge for you.  This week we are CASEing Judy.  Here is her beautiful card.

And here is my interpretation.

I chose to stick with the layout, and colors this time.  I had been DYING to try THIS idea from Laura Bassen (she's one of my favorite crafty people), and this gave me the opportunity to do so.  I think it turned out ok.  My Copic coloring needs a lot of practice, but I'm happy to have done something outside of my normal box.  It's a very clean Christmas card, and I love that about it. 

The other designers have created some amazing cards to share with you today.  I hope you get the chance to go check them out.  We always enjoy it when you get the chance to join us too!

Have a wonderful weekend!

What's In It?
Paper: Neenah Solar White, Desert Sand & Ivory Shimmer Cardstock, MFT Grape Jelly Cardstock
Stamps: Verve Bright Spirits
Ink: SSS Smoke Dye Ink, Copic Markers: V20, V22, V25
Accessories: SSS Stitched Rectangles, Full Card Hexagons & Kate Snowflake Dies, MME Enamel Dots

Monochromatic Birthday

Hiya!

It was another freezing weekend here in NW Iowa, so I was excited that I didn't have any plans or errands to run outdoors.  Instead, I got to spend the weekend in my craft room, making stuff.  Here is the first card I have to share with you.

I absolutely love this card, although this is attempt #4.  I couldn't get the idea in my head, to cooperate with my hands. lol  Finally, I masked the oval and the butterflies in the center, for an easy (almost) one layer card, added some twine and flowers and was done with it.  It's my attempt to get more comfortable, and better, at the CAS type of cards.  I hope the recipient of this card likes it.  I am excited to combine the following challenges in my card.

Seize The Birthday: Birthday w/optional toppings of hearts and/or arrows (there are hearts on my butterfly wings)
Addicted To CAS #57: Mask
Papertake Weekly: Bingo - I chose blooms, free spot & ribbon (I used twine)
CASology #134: Monochrome
CAS(E) This Sketch #111: Sketch
Show CASe Your Style #9: Birthday

I'll be back soon with another something crafty.  I hope you have a wonderful week!

Hugs!

What's In It?
Paper: Neenah Solar White Cardstock
Stamps: Clearly Besotted Elegant Butterflies & Clearly Besotted Sweet Little Sentiments
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink, Studio Calico Blush Crush Dye Ink, Ranger Spun Sugar Distress Ink, Copics: R46, R59, RV52 & RV55
Accessories: Spellbinders Large Smooth Oval Dies, May Arts Pink Twine, I Am Roses Paper Flowers