Say Cheese

 This week at Creative Knockouts, our challenge is Birthday Greetings.

I used Birthday Cheese from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps for my project.  While I was working on it, I had the idea to make the picture into a shaker element.  It seemed like a good idea at the time, but it took me four tries to get it right!  When making a shaker, be sure your frame is pointing the correct direction as you are gluing on the acetate and foam!

You have a chance to win 2 images for playing along.  Click the badge below to check out the shop.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Decorative Labels 34

The Paper Studio banner tag

The Paper Studio lace

DeNami Design Petit Four sentiment stamp

Stampin' Up! cotton twill

I Am Roses flower

Martha Stewart glass microbeads

Beastly Birthday

 This week at Creative Knockouts our challenge is for the kids.

For my project this week I used the Beast Friends stamp set from My Favorite Things Stamps.  When I got it, I just knew it was perfect for this project.  I colored the sweet Yetis with Copic markers and cut them out using the matching die set.  The sentiment is also from My Favorite Things Stamps.

Our challenge this week is sponsored by our very own Kelly.  You have a chance to win a $25 surprise package from Close to My Heart.  

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Queen & Co Foundations dies

Echo Park pearl brads

Fun Stamper's Journey star brad

Stampin' Up! ribbon

Simplicity lace

Make a Wish

 This week at Creative Knockouts our challenge is Birthday Wishes.  We cardmakers always need a stash of birthday cards, so this gives you a reason to add to it.

I used the cupcake from the Lily's Tea Party set from Artsystamper.  I colored the image with Copic markers and cut it out using the Silhouette Cameo.  All of the papers and the sentiment are from the Birthday Wishes - Girl collection from Echo Park.  You can find it digitally at Snap Click Supply.

You have a chance to win 1 digital set for playing along.  Click the badge below to check out the shop.

Card measures 5" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Label 1 dies

Spellbinders Decorative Label 1 dies

Stampin' Up! candle embellishment

May Arts ribbon (gold)

Ribbon from my stash (orange)

Birthday Ice Cream

 This week at Creative Knockouts our challenge is Something to Say.  Your project must have a sentiment.

I used Ice Cream Cone from Twinkle Lane Designs for my project.  The image comes with three smaller ice cream treat images and a sentiment.  I wanted to use the sentiment, but couldn't figure out how to make it fit!  The image was colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo.

You have a chance to win a prize of an £8 gift certificate to be used in the shop.  Click the badge below to see the shop.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Lacy Squares dies

The Paper Studio wooden sentiment

American Crafts adhesive ribbon

Simplicity lace

Twine from my stash

Sweet Strawberry Birthday

Happy New Year!  I hope you enjoyed your holiday season!  Welcome to the first challenge of 2021 at Creative Knockouts.  Our challenge this week is celebration.  What will you be celebrating?

I used Strawberry Cupcake from Twinkle Lane Designs for my project.  The image came with three sentiments as well.  The image was colored with Copics and cut out using the Silhouette.  The background paper is from Carina Garner's Sugar and Spice collection available digitally on Snap Click Supply.

You have a chance to win an £8 voucher code for the shop just for playing along.  Click the badge below to hop over to the shop and take a look.

Card measures 5" x 5.5"

KSCraft Crown Oval die

Recollections pearls

Ribbon and lace from my stash

In the Clouds

This week at Creative Knockouts, our challenge for you is to use dies or punches on your project.

I used Balloons and Ice Cream from Star Stampz for my project.  I colored this sweet girl with Copic markers and cut her out using my Silhouette Cameo.  Does that count as die cut?!  The cloud topper was created using a stitched die from A Muse Studio.  This is one of my favorite dies.  I use it for clouds and for snow!  I stamped the sentiment directly on the glitter paper using StazOn ink.

You have a chance to win a fabulous prize of three images from our sponsor just for playing along.  You can click the badge below to check out her shop.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

A Muse Studio landscape dies

Darice Clouds embossing folder

Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler stamp set

Party Time!

This week at Creative Knockouts, our theme is Birthday Wishes.  I had a little extra crafty time, so I decided to be a bit ambitious!  I made a shaker card!  I almost scrapped it a few times during the process, but I am so happy I persevered.

I used Penguin Party from Hetty Clare for my project.  I colored the image using Copic markers and cut it out using the Silhouette Cameo.  I ended up fussing with a lot of the pieces for the shaker element and don't really have a clear idea of how I ended up where I did.  I know it involved a craft knife and multiple attempts at cutting the foam though!

Since the shaker element is kind of hard to see, I took a close up of it while it was flat.

You have a chance to win four images from our sponsor.  Click below to visit the shop and see all of the sweet images available.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

My Favorite Things Stitched Scalloped Ovals Die-Namics

Simplicity Lace

Queen & Co Tulle Blossom

American Crafts brad and ribbon

Martha Stewart glass microbeads

Stampin' Up! star sequins

Inside Job

This week at Creative Knockouts, our challenge to you is to finish the inside of your card.  I almost never finish the inside of my card when I first make them.  I usually wait to see what I am going to use it for.  So this was a challenge for me.

I used Cupcake Mouse from Mo Manning for my project.  He was colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette cameo.  He has some silver Wink of Stella on the stars of his cupcake for a little extra shimmer.

For the inside, I repeated the image but just in black and white.  I also repeated the silver Wink of Stella.  I used some of the papers from the front and a glittery star to finish.

You have a chance to win a $6 gift certificate from our sponsor, Di's Digi Stamps.  You can click the badge below to check out the shop.

Do you normally finish the inside of your card right away?

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Rubbernecker Stamps Stitched Marquee dies

Stampin' Up! Best of Birthdays stamp set

Jolee's Boutique star sticker

Birthday Puppies

At Creative Knockouts, our new challenge is an easy one for the new year: Anything Goes.

I used Birthday Puppies from Bugaboo for my project.  They were colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo.

You have a chance to win a $12 gift certificate for playing along with us.  Click the badge below to pop over to the shop.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Spellbinders Gold Labels 4 dies

Recollections adhesive lace

Bo Bunny gems

Dress It Up button

The Paper Studio wooden sentiment

Petaloo flower

Ribbon from my stash

Magical Birthday

This week at Creative Knockouts our theme is Snow Much Fun.  I can't wait to see what that means to you.

I used Snowflake Fairy from Star Stampz for my project.  One of my co-workers has a birthday in December so I thought this would make a great birthday card.  The image was colored with Copic markers and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo.  Her hair and the snowflake have clear Wink of Stella and her bodice, shoes and hair ribbons have silver.

You have a chance to win 3 digital images from our sponsor, Star Stampz, for playing along.  Click the badge below to check out all of the fabulous images in the shop.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Elegant Ovals dies

Avery Elle Extraordinary stamp set

Martha Stewart doily punch

Hildie & Jo snowflake charm

The Paper Studio gem

The Paper Studio dimensional sticker

Sizzix Snow Burst embossing folder

Border Time

This week at Creative Knockouts our challenge for you is to use a border on your project.

This is Adele by Mo Manning.  She was colored with Copic markers.  My border is a simple one with lace and ribbon, but it makes for a great detail.

You have a chance to win a $6 gift certificate from our sponsor, Di's Digi Stamps.  You can click the badge below to see everything the shop has to offer.

Card Measures 5" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Floral Oval dies

Stampin' Up! Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set

Stampin' Up! Tag punch

Tim Holtz metal paper clip

I Am Roses flowers

The Paper Studio lace

American Crafts ribbon

fiber from my stash

Twinkling Birthday

This week at Crafty Sentiments, our theme is Birthday.  I am always in need of birthday cards, so this is a great theme for me.

I chose to use Twinkle Fairy for my project.  Isn't the orange just so fun!  It is a co-worker's favorite color and this will be her card in December!

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

Card measures 5" x 5.5"
Spellbinders Floral Ovals dies
I Am Roses flower
Making Memories acrylic embellishment
American Crafts ribbon
The Paper Studio wooden sentiment banner
Lace from my stash

Heart Cake

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

This week I used My Heart Cake and colored it with Copic markers.  I used a little silver Wink of Stella on the cake decorations and the piping nozzle.

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

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"
Spellbinders Decorative Labels One
Tim Holtz Things/Talk stamp set
Simplicity Lace
American Crafts ribbon
I Am Roses flower
The Paper Studio enamel dots
Mark Richards gems