Sunflower Smiles

 This week at Creative Knockouts, the challenge is Outside Fun.  

This sweet image is Katie and Sunflower from Laurie Furnell Ink.  The image comes with some fun extras like a sunflower sentiment border and the sweet Kit with a butterfly friend.  The image was colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo.  The sentiment is a chippie that was purchased from Make It Crafty and colored with Copics as well.  I also used a clear Copic Spica pen to add some shimmer to the top layer.  Sadly, Zoe has closed up shop, but I loaded up on chippies before it closed.  These are a treasured part of my stash and are used sparingly!  The background paper is from the Prima Sun Kiss collection available digitally on Snap Click Supply.

You have a chance to win 2 digi sets just for playing along.  Click the badge below to check out her shop.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

The Paper Studio lace and enamel dots

Ribbon from my stash

Always Sparkle

The new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner is Make It Sparkle.  Super easy with the gorgeous glitter cardstock, glitter pens, glitter glue, and glitter gems available!

I used Singing Sally from Digital Delights for my project.  I just thought she was begging to be a sassy redhead!  I colored her with Copic markers and used the Silhouette Cameo to cut her out.  Love how easy it is to use the "out of the box" technique on that machine!  I used some DCWV glitter cardstock for the die.  I love this cardstock because the glitter never sheds!  I also used gold Wink of Stella on the stars in her hair as well as purple Spica pen.  Lots of sparkle happening there!  A sparkly gold star button and sparkly purple gem finish off the last of the sparkle on this card.

We have lots of fabulous sponsors for you this week.  Each badge below will take you to a shop where you can check out what they have to offer.

Prize of 3 digital images

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Prize of a $5 gift certificate

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Prize of 3 digital images

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Prize of 3 digital images

Don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle!

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Spellbinders Star Circles dies

American Crafts ribbon

Docrafts Lace

Dress It Up button

I Am Roses flower

Gem from my stash

Time for a Blog Hop!

Hello!  Welcome to your next stop on the Crafty Gals Corner blog hop.  We are hopping this challenge to introduce you to all of our new team mates!  Our theme is Snow Much Fun, so we want to see your snow themed projects.  You should have hopped here from Lena's blog.  I am sure she had something fabulous to show you!

I used Little Penguin Winter Bench from Bugaboo for my project.  It was colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo.  The background paper is from Fancy Pants Designs' Blissful Blizzard collection.  This was from a paper pad, but you can find it digitally on Snap Click Supply.  The sentiment is computer generated.  I added a touch of clear Wink of Stella to the ornaments and the snow.  The star was colored using a Spica glitter pen.

The next stop on your hop is Tracy's blog.  I have seen her project and can say you are in for a treat! 

If you did not start at the beginning or get lost, you can always hop back to the Crafty Gals Corner and pick up where you left off.  Otherwise, the list of participants is below:

Billie

Carol

Connie

Dawn

Jana

Jeannie

Judy M.

Judy V.

Kleri

Lena

Rae Ann <------You are here

Tracy

We can't forget about our prizes now can we!  Our fabulous sponsors have offered prizes just for playing along with us.  You can click each badge below to check out their shops.

Prize of a $12 gift certificate

and

Prize of a $15 gift certificate

Keep hopping!  You are almost there!

Card measures 5" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Decorative Labels One

Simplicity lace

Stampin' Up! ribbon

ki puffies star

Silent Night

This week at Crafty Sentiments, the challenge is anything goes.  We will be taking a break soon, come play with us while you can.

I colored the image Silent Night with Copic markers.  The lights at the end of the bed were colored with Spica pens and there is some gold Wink of Stella on one of the packages.  The background paper is from the Mistletoe Magic collection by Designs by Dani.  You can find it on Snap Click Supply.

You have a chance to win some great Crafty Sentiments prizes for playing along with us.

Card measures 5.5" x 5"
Spellbinders Floral Ovals dies
Spritz velvet ribbon
Simplicity lace
I Am Roses flower
Michaels dollar bin gems

Twinkle

This week at Crafty Sentiments, the theme is anything goes.

I am still working on my stash of birthday cards for my co-workers.  I am a little bit ahead of the game thankfully!  I thought this sweet Twinkle Fairy made a great birthday card.  The sentiment is computer generated.  Blue is my co-worker's favorite color, so I think this turned out perfectly.

You have a chance to win great Crafty Sentiments prizes for playing along.

I can't wait to see your projects.

Card measures 5.5" x 5"
Spellbinders Star Circles
Sewology button
I Am Roses flower
Simplicity Lace
Ribbon and gems from my stash

Magical Birthday

This week at Crafty Sentiments, the theme is anything goes.  We know how much you love it!  Let's see your projects!

This is Wizard Charlie.  He was colored with Copic markers and fussy cut.  I cut the star using my Silhouette and doodled some stitches on it.  The star border is a die from Rubbernecker Stamps.  I just got it and it worked so well for this image! His wand has some clear Wink of Stella on the star and gold on the sparkles.  His robe clasp, has silver Wink of Stella.

You have a chance to win some great prizes for playing along.

Hope to see you there!

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"
Rubbernecker Stamps star die3
Sizzix Banners 2 dies
Recollections star gem

Merry Christmoose!

Can you believe we have already finished this week?!  And since it is Friday, it is time for my feature over on the Rubbernecker Stamps blog and I chose this stamp for my project

This is Moose With Lights and he has been colored with Copic Markers.  I cut him out using a stitched rectangle frame like this one in the shop.  He also has a matching die for quick and easy fussy cutting.  The lights were colored with Spica pens for some great sparkle.  

Our challenges will start up again after the holidays.  Be sure to check back to see what theme we start the year with.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Echo Park Stitched Rectangle dies

I Am Roses flower

Lace and ribbon from my stash

Pixie Dust

Wow!  I cannot believe how quickly the days are passing!  It is time for another Rubbernecker Stamps feature post.

This week, I used Aby again because I got this awesome Pixie Dust sentiment to go with her and I couldn't wait to use it!  She was colored using Copic markers and fussy cut.  One day I will take the time to learn how to use my mat to cut out my rubber stamps with my Silhouette.  Until then, fussy cutting it is!  I used a Copic Spica pen on her wand and clear Wink of Stella on her wings.

Did you know we have a challenge at Rubbernecker Stamps now?  Did you also know you could win some cash to spend in the shop on sweet stamps like Aby?  We do and you can!  Pop over to the blog to see the current theme and play along.  You don't have to use Rubbernecker products to play, but we love to see what you do with them if you have them.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"
Spellbinders Floral Ovals dies
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
I Am Roses flower
Jolee's Boutique glitter star 
Beads and lace from my stash

Finally!

I have admired Jeremiah Kentner digital stamps for a very long time.  However, I have never gotten around to actually adding any to my collection.  I see them and tell myself, "Self, you have got to get some of those!"  Then, I never seem to actually do it.  Lucky for me, Crafts and Me is our sponsor for this Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends challenge!  I finally got a chance to color this gorgeous digital stamp!

This is Spirals.  This was the first digital stamp of Jeremiah Kentner's that I ever saw.  He has so many gorgeous image.  Pop on over to Crafts and Me to check them all out.  I colored the image with Copic markers and used the Silhouette to cut it out.  I used a Spica pen on the spiral to give it some gorgeous sparkle.

You have a chance to win a prize from each of our fabulous sponsors.  You can see the details below and click on the badge to check out the shop.

Prize of an £8 voucher

and

A prize pack of one image from each artist below:

Jennifer Nilsson, Mari Digis, Miss Daisy's Collection, We Are 3

I hope you will plan to join us!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Elegant Ovals dies

I Am Roses flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts spiral stamens

Ribbon from my stash

A Sleeping Beauty

This week at the Crafty Gals Corner, the challenge is three or more layers.  I got to use this awesome MoonFlower image for my project.

This is Sleeping Rose Fairytale and she was colored with Copic markers.  I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut her out.  I found these awesome Cuttlebug Embossables on sale and bought several packs.  They are easy to emboss and add such a great shine to a project.  I used a gold Copic Spica pen on her crown and silver Wink of Stella on the trim of her dress.  They add such great shimmer and shine!

MoonFlower is our sole sponsor this week and the prize is a $10 gift certificate for the shop.  If you click the badge below, you can pop over and check out all of the gorgeous digital stamps Andreia has.  I suggest you check out the new Lilly line!  They are so amazing!

I hope you will pile on the layers and come play with us!

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Elegant Ovals dies

Cricut Cuttlebug Embossables Girly Girl shapes

May Arts lace and ribbon

Mark Richards crystal embellishments

I Am Roses flower

Eek!

It's Friday!  Woo hoo!  I love Fridays!  Not only do I get to wear jeans to work, but since it is the third Friday that means there is a new release at Sami Stamps!  You are going to love these!

Aren't they just the cutest spooks you ever saw?!  They are available now so run on over and snap them up!  Halloween is just around the corner and these are perfect for your Halloween projects.

I used Patchwork Zombie for my project.  I thought he should be truly patchwork, so I paper pieced him using different patterned papers.  I used some Halloween colors but also threw in the sweet floral just to keep him super adorable!  I did color the hat, eyes, and flower with Copic markers.  I went over his stitches with a black Spica pen so he has a little glitter. =) I also used Copic markers to...umm..."antique" my flower.  It started life as a plain cream colored rose bud.  The sentiment is from the Qwick Qwips set from Paper Smooches.

There is still time to join us for the Texture challenge over on the blog.  Just remember to use a Sami Stamps image if you join us.  There are so many wonderful images to choose from!  The winner receives a $12 gift certificate for the shop and second place gets $8!

If you are on Facebook, you should stop by the Sami Stamps group.  It is a fun place to share everything Sami Stamps!  We would love to see your projects!  Hope to see you there.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
Spellbinders Elegant Ovals dies
Buttons Galore buttons
Michaels dollar bin gems
Ribbon, flower and paper straws from my stash

Twinkle Twinkle

Hello everyone!  Today brings the new challenge at the Crafty Gals Corner.  This week the challenge is lots of layers.  Read on for more information about our blog hop as well!  There are special instructions to follow this week to be eligible for a prize.  

I used the adorable Gello Giraffe Starry Night from Kitty Bee Designs for this project.  He was colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette.  The sentiment is also a Silhouette cut file that was printed instead of cut.  The papers are all from the Carta Bella It's a Boy collection that is available digitally from Snap Click Supply.

We are also having a blog hop to welcome all of our new design team members.  You should have arrived here from Lena's blog.  If you didn't and would like to participate in the hop, pop back over to the Crafty Gals Corner blog to start from the beginning.  Each of the ladies on the design team has a letter hidden in their blog post.  Collect all of the letters and then leave a comment with the secret word in a comment on the blog!  To be eligible to win a sponsor prize this week, you must comment on EACH blog as you collect the letters.  My secret letter is A.  The next stop on your hop will be Samantha.  I know she has something gorgeous for you to drool over!

We have two generous sponsors for our challenge this week.  Clicking the badges below will take you to the shop to have a look around.

Prize of 1 digital stamp

and

Grand Prize of 3 digital stamps

and 2 prizes of 1 digital stamp each (yes!! 3 winners!!)

Don't forget!  This week in addition to entering your project, you must comment on each blog in the hop and comment with the secret word on the Crafty Gals Corner blog to be eligible to win.

Have fun hopping and good luck!

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"
Spellbinders Star Circles dies
Spellbinders Conversation Bubble 4
Silhouette cut file Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Calligraphy by Suzanne Cannon
Stampin' Up! Stampin' Write marker
Wink of Stella
Copic Spica pen