Giving Thanks

Today is the day that we gather with family and remember all of the things we are thankful for.  Our challenge this week follows that theme.

I used the image Hot Apple Pie and used Copics to color it.  The good news is this image also comes in a colored version.  Perfect for when you need to whip up a card and just don't have a lot of time.

I hope you all enjoy your time with friends and family.  I know I will.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Spellbinders Label 4 dies

Martha Stewart Doily Lace border punch

Twine & pearls from my stash

One Word Says It All

Our challenge this week at Meljen's Designs is to use a one-word sentiment.  Can you express everything you want to say on a card in one word?  Then join us for our challenge!

I used Fancy Gift Box and colored it with Copics.  I love this image because you can color it to fit any occasion.  Use red and green for Christmas, silver and gold for a wedding or anniversary, or someone's favorite colors for their birthday.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Card measures 4.5" x 5.5"

Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder

wooden star embellishments and ribbon from my stash

Are You Scared of Franken Kitty?

How could you be scared of that adorable face?!  Our challenge this week is to create a Halloween themed project.  I fell in love with Franken Kitty at first sight!  I only wish that Halloween lasted longer so I could use all of the great images Melissa came up with this month!

I colored Franken Kitty with Copics.  I got some fun ghoulish green colors just for Halloween projects.  I had to ink around the edges with some Charcoal ink from Stampin' Up! because the white around the image was to bright for the muted papers.

I hope you aren't a Scaredy Pants and join us for our challenge this week.  You might just win a few images from the shop just for playing along!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Label 4

Martha Stewart Drippy Goo border punch

rhinestones from my stash

Peek-a-Boo! I See You!

What a fun challenge we have this week!  Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to have a hidden element or message on your project.  How much fun is that?!  And don't worry...this message will not self-destruct in 10 seconds...unless Blogger wants it to!

I used Country Jam Jar and colored it with Copics.  I thought this would make a great image for a hidden message.

When you "open" the jam jar using the ribbon tab, you see the hidden message.  I used Friendship to Keep You Cozy for the sentiment. I finished it off with a little lace and trim.  The card doesn't actually open.  It is just a panel with the hidden tab sandwiched between two pieces of cardstock.  I love that someone will have to figure out where the message is when they can't open the card!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Cricut Lacy Labels cartridge (circle stretched into an oval)

lace, rick rack, flower and pearls from my stash

A Fun & Fabulous Sketch

We have a fun sketch challenge for you on the blog today.  Our wonderful teamie Ria came up with a great sketch for you to play with.

Isn't it fabby?!  

I turned the sketch on its side but due to size, I had to take out one layer.  I used Top Hat Pumpkin and colored him with Copics.  Love this new image!  Check out the other great new images in the shop.

I used the Framelits Label Die from Stampin' Up! to create the shaped layer.  To create the mat, I traced around the outside of the die and hand cut the shape.  I had some silk leaves that I thought I could use as embellishments on this card, but they were too big!  I cut the ends of a couple of the leaves off and used them instead!  I used a wooden button from American Crafts.  I wanted to run some twine through the button holes, but the button already had glue dots on it!  I placed a pearl over the center instead and love the way it looks!  A little raffia adds the perfect fall touch.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Stampin' Up! Framelits Label Die

Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large

Spellbinders Scallop Ovals Large

American Crafts wooden buttons

Pearls & raffia from my stash

Take Five

Oh how I wish I could take five!  Things are crazy in my neck of the woods right now!  Good thing I had time to create something for this week's challenge.  The challenge is to use five of the same elements on your project.

My husband's grandmother is turning 100 years old on September 25th.  We will be travelling to join friends and family in celebrating with her.  She used to be in a garden club and loves flowers so I used the Little Layered Flowers Mini Cuties as one of my repeating elements.  I colored the flowers with Copics and put sapphire colored gems in the center.  Sapphire is the birthstone for September.  I used Happy Birthday Swirls as the main focus of the card.  The pearls add the finishing touch.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
Stampin' Up! Hearts & Swirls background stamp
Spellbinders Fancy Tags three
ribbon, pearls, gems from my stash

Robot Love!

What a fun challenge we have on the blog for you this week!  It is an ABC challenge and the theme is to use elements on your project that start with the same letter as your first name.  How lucky am I that a lot of my favorite things begin with the letter "r"!

I used Robbie the Robot.  I have had him printed for a while and this challenge was the perfect opportunity to use him since he started with "r".  He is, of course, colored with Copics.  I also used rhinestones, ribbon, and "rivets".  They aren't really rivets, but I think they look like them on the card!  The sentiment is computer generated.  I figured a robot would probably use chat speak to send a message!

Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to see what you all come up with for this challenge!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
Darice Steam Punk embossing folder
Metal embellishments
ribbon from my stash