Clear It Out Challenge #39

Happy Tuesday folks.  Let's see if I can make it through this post before my computer crashes again.

We have a new challenge at Clear It out.

Here's the sketch we would like you to use this week:
                                                               


The stash item:  Use Die Cuts

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo.

                                                                

and the winner will get a GC for the Bugaboo store

I used Ruby Bathe in Chocolate stamp set to make this card.  You can find it here in the store.

I used a new die set from Spellbinders to cut out my image and sentiment.  I used a black Zig pen and ran it around the inside of the die to make the frame.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope y'all have a wonderful day.  God bless.

Penny's Challenge #184

Howdy folks.  Welcome to another Penny's challenge. The embossing cards and projects were phenomenal last week.  Thanks to all those who entered.  Make sure to stop in over at the blog to see if your entry was a winner.

Our theme this week is "BUTTONS, BUTTERFLIES and BOWS" and our sponsor is 

I used "Fabby Farrah" to create my card and I included all three of the embellishments.

Thanks so much for joining me today.  I sure hope y'all have a wonderful day and God bless.  If you have any questions about my card, please let me know.

MFP's Simple Salutations #103

Good Morning.  Thanks for joining me today for a new challenge at MFP's Simple Salutations.  We had some wonderful entries for our Graduation challenge last week.  Thank you for playing along with us.

Our challenge this week is "SUMMER".  This leaves a huge gammet of ideas available.

I used the Francis paper doll set to make this card.  I paper pieced her outfit and chose AFD papers.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Please join us for our challenge this week.  We would love to see your cards.

Have a wonderful day and God bless.

Fantastic Tuesday Challenge #40 Summer at the Beach

Hello friends.  Thank you for stopping by today.  I haven't done any challenges for quite a while.  I've been working on trying to get ahead of my DT cards.

This card uses a Rick St. Dennis image.

This image is a bit different from most of Rick's images, but I really like it.

I used my Crayola Colored Pencils and Gamsol to color in the image and papers from Recollections.  The card stock is Stampin' Up.

Thanks again for stopping by.  I truly appreciate it.  Have a wonderful day and God bless.

Challenges:

Fantastic Tuesday--#40  Summer at the Beach

Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge #12 Midway Post

Challenge #12 - Something With Wings - Midway post

Good morning fellow crafters!! And welcome to the Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge Blog!!

Challenge #12 is all about Things With Wings!! It's time to break out those things that take flight and get creating!! We can't wait to see!! You guys are all amazing each and every challenge!! 



Aurora Wings
Prize: $20 Gift Certificate
Aurora Wings is owned by Mitzi Sato-Wiuff. She is originally from Japan, Mitzi is an amazing illustrator based in Colorado. Her images are so diverse and fun! We love how she explains her name on Etsy.. here is what she says: "A fantasy artist with a funny-looking last name. The first part of my last name is Japanese while the second part is Danish with the W pronounced as a V and the two 'f's being silent. *confusing* It sounds just like 'view', actually." "The digital section is the fastest gorwing section in my Etsy shop. Having been denied coloring books I craved as a child (My mother cited some "experts" saying that coloring books hindered a child's creativity with pre-made lines...), I totally understand the joy and fun of coloring (It's my favorite phase of illustration work, too!), and it's a delight for me to be able to share my line work with colorists & crafters out there through my digi's."




Flat Friends Boutique
Prize: 4 Images
Flat Friends artist is Emma! And Emma is based out of the UK. She creates all of the wonderful art you see at Flat Friends Boutique! You can find Flat Friends Boutique at her Etsy Store, on her very own Challenge Blog and also at Polkadoodles! Her Challenge Blog has a new challenge every month starting on the 1st! You can have fun joining in there as well!! Be sure to go see what fun creations Emma has for all of us!! Thanks so much for sponsoring with us!!




KennyK Designs
Prize: 3 Images
"The creator, the artist, the man: KennyK wielded a mean crayon during his formative years in the Bronx, developing his signature funky-but-slick, urban-influenced style - and over the years has completed countless assignments for many of the biggest ad agencies and corporate clients in the business. His work runs the gamut from big-budget advertising campaigns and promotions, editorial illustrations, toy/game and product packaging, to sexy pinup babes, anime and retro character designs, comic books, computer games, t-shirts and sticker designs and Flash animation - all that fun stuff." - Elena





QKR Stampede
Prize: 5 Images
Do you have a sense of humor? Are you looking for a cute stamp? Then, we are the company for you! QKR Stampede is the somewhat cute somewhat quirky rubber and digital stamp company. We showcase the artwork of Ken Herrod, who had a unique, somewhat quirky style with lots of humor and character. You are sure to get a chuckle out of our stamps! We have been offering our unique stamps and supplies to the craft industry for over 15 years. At QKR Stampede our images are available as un-mounted, natural red rubber stamps OR as digital stamps! If QKR Stampede Stamps aren't exactly what you are looking for, don’t miss out on the sister companies: Eureka Stamps, Biblical Impressions Rubber Stamps, or the newest addition; Alluring Impressions.



I chose to use a Kenny K image to make my card for the midway challenge.  This is Riot Rachel:

                                    I found this quote on the internet and thought it fit the card perfectly.   

Thank you for stopping by today.  You still have another week to get your entry into the challenge.  I hope to see you there.

Have a great day and God bless!

Welcome to our new challenge at Crafter's Cafe.

We have a great challenge for y'all today and it's

White with one other color.

Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is

This pretty lady is called "Hey You" and can be found in Miran's Etsy Shop.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope y'all have a wonderful day.  God bless.

If you have any questions about my card, please feel free to contact me.

                                                     Welcome to Pennys Challenge 181

Our theme for you this week is:

ANYTHING GOES

and our wonderful sponsor is:

                                                        

This is Jodie on Bike.  She was fun to color.  She reminds me alot of my daughter, Kierstynne and she loves to ride her bike.  I used a sentiment from Kenny K.

Thanks so much for joining us today for our new challenge.  Have a wonderful day and God bless.

If you have any questions about my card, please feel free to contact me.

MFP's Sketch With a Twist Challenge #99

Hi there.  I have one more post for today.  This one is for Mark's Finest Papers Sketch With a Twist.  Our challenge this week is of course a sketch and the twist is to use PAPER PIECING.

                                       


And, if you are chosen as the winner, here's the stamp you could win:
                                        



I love these cute chickens.

She definitely looks retro in this outfit.  Kinda like she should have a walk on role on the Brady Bunch.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope y'all had a nice visit and will come back again.  Have a great day and God bless.

Recipe:

Image: Francis Paper Doll and Outfit from MFP

Sentiment: Francis Paper Doll

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock: Recollections, Gina K, Neenah

Papers: Recollections

Gems: Recollections

Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Foam Tape, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Classic Circles and Scalloped Petite Circles Dies

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges #177

Post #4 on it's way. :)  I have two more after this one and I appreciate y'all hanging in there with me.

Today starts a new challenge at Penny's.  Our theme this week is ANYTHING GOES and our sponsor is:
                                         

I love Lacy Sunshine.  Especially Eleanor and Pickles. I think they are my favorite.

Dang, I just love that little frog.  He's so stinkin' cute.
Make sure to stop by the blog because a couple of my DT sisters used Eleanor and Pickle images too.  

Thanks for stopping in again today.  I hope y'all have a wonderful Wednesday.  God bless.

Recipe:
Image: Eleanor and Pickles Double Scoop by Lacy Sunshine
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, BIC Mark Its
Sentiment: Mine
Cardstock: Recollections, Neenah Solar White, Darice
Paper: Recollections
Flower Brads: my stash
Gems: Walmart
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Foam Tape, Glossy Accents, Crop a Dile

Digital Stamps 4 Joy Challenge #92

Hello there.  Today begins a new challenge over at DS4J.  Our theme for this challenge is one of everyone's favorites...Anything Goes.  

I just love this sweet image.  Great use of recycling don't you think??  LOL

Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember that DS4J will randomly pick a winner and two runners up.  If you use a DS4J image you could win the $10 GC to the store.  I hope y'all have a great day.  God bless.

Recipe:
Image: Old Boot by DS4J
Sentiment: The Stamps of Life
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, BIC Mark Its
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Distress Ink Vintage Photo
Cardstock: Recollections, Darice, Neenah Solar White
Papers: Studio G
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Inking Tool from Tim Holtz

Paper A La Mode Challenge--Special Lady

Good Saturday Morning.  I am going to start something new this week.  Everyday I am going to post  trivia facts that deals with the date.  Since today is May 10th, let's see what we have:

In 1996 on May 10, the movie Twister premiered.
In 1994, Barbara Striesand begins her first concert tour in 30 years.
Also in 1994, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as the first black president in South Africa.
In 1992, Bible Land Museum opens in  Jerusalem, Israel.
In 1983, "Laverne and Shirley," last airs on ABC-TV.
In 1972, U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site.
In 1969, U.S. troop begin attack on Hill 937/Hamburger Hill.
In 1960, John F. Kennedy wins primary in West Virginia.
In 1931, Golf ball sized hail falls in Burlington, NJ
In 1924, J. Edgar Hoover is appointed head of the FBI.
In 1908, The first Mother's Day was observed.
In 1864, The Civil War Battle at Spotsylvania, VA took place.
In 1775, 2nd Continental Congress convenes in Pennsylvania and issues paper currency for 1st time.
In 1752, Benjamin Franklins 1st tests the lightning rod
In 1503, Columbus discovers the Cayman Islands
In 1497, Italian navigator, Amerigo Vespucci leaves for his first voyage to the New World.

So there you have it folks, 16 things you may not have known.  Don't you just feel a bit smarter this week.  I think I am going to make a seperate page for the trivia facts with a tab at the top of my blog.  I know alot of you only come for the artwork and I don't want to bore you to death.

So, on to the challenge.  This week our challenge is "SPECIAL LADY" and our Sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.

I love that Rick created a line of images that showcase women who aren't a size 2.  They are so fancy.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope y'all have a wonderful day.  Today is Kierstynne's birthday party. My baby is turning 10 years old tomorrow.  Where have these last 10 years gone?  God bless y'all.

Recipe:

Image: Rick St. Dennis' 2 Beauties

Sentiment: Desert Diva

Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Glitter Gel Pens

Cardstock: Colorbok, Darice, Neenah Solar White

Paper: DCWV

Flower: Recollections

Leaves: My Stash

Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Foam Tape, Glossy Accents (for attaching flower)

QKR Stampede Challenge #87

Hello there.  Thank God it's Friday.  This Sunday is Mother's Day and I get to share the day with my daughter in a special way.  It's her 10th birthday. Man, where did the past 10 years go?  It was just this past Tuesday that I gave birth to her.  These past 10 years have been amazing.  I have watched her grow, learn, and develop into and amazing young lady.  I look forward to the next 10 years.

Since it's Friday, we have a new challenge over at QKR Stampede.  This week our challenge is an ANYTHING GOES with a TWIST.  The twist is Gems/Rhinestones.

I love this woman.  She is hysterical.  I can just see my mom in a few years like this.

Remember that we have two winners plus a top 5 each week.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope y'all have a great weekend.  God bless y'all.

Recipe:
Image: Old Lady by QKR Stampede
Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol
Sentiment: Honest by QKR Stampede
Cardstock: Darice
Papers: Recollections
Gems: Recollections
Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Pop Dots, Cutterbee scissors

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #194

Happy Tuesday Friends.  Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope y'all enjoy the card I for you today.

Today begins a new challenge over at Tuesday Throwdown.  Last week's cards were simply amazing. Team B had a wonderful recipe challenge to follow.  Didn't they do a great job?

This week, Team A has a great challenge for ya.  Create a card for a SPECIAL LADY.  Whether it's your mum, an aunt, a grandmother, or ever a friend, we want to see those beautiful special lady cards.

Our sponsor this week is
                                                         

Here's my sweet little Lady Bear and she's so ready for some love.  

Thank you for joining me today.  I hope y'all enjoyed this card.  It's got quite a bit of color coming together to make this card.  Have a wonderful day and God bless.

Recipe:

Image: Bernice Red Hat Bear  Robyn's Fetish  (She just doesn't have a red hat this time)

Sentiment: Desert Diva

Coloring Medium: Crayola Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Clear Star Glitter Pen

Cardstock: Darice, Neenah Solar White

Papers: DCWV

Gems: Recollections

Tools: Fiskar's Trimmer, ATG Gun, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Labels 6 Shapez, Foam Tape