Wild Washi

This week at Creative Knockouts, our challenge is Wonderful Washi.  Use some Washi tape on your project

I used Clyde from LeAnn's World 101 for my project.  He was colored with Copic markers and cut out using my Silhouette Cameo.

I have to admit I am not a fan of washi tape.  I don't ever buy it, but I have received some in some subscription kits.  If I hadn't, I would have had to go buy some for this project!  I found this gorgeous copper tape in a past Spellbinders card kit.

You have a chance to win two images from our sponsor for playing along.  Click the badge below to see everything in the shop.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

My Favorite Things Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Die-Namics

Tim Holtz embossing folder

Recollections coffee cup and gem

Paper Smooches Slang Gang stamp set

Thinking of You

This week at Crafty Sentiments the challenge is anything goes.

This is Isobel - Flower Fairy and I colored her with Copic markers.  She has clear Wink of Stella on her wings because of course fairy wings should sparkle!

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

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"
Paper Smooches Dots and Dashes dies
Dress It Up buttons (peach)
Buttons Galore buttons (purple)
Bead Gallery butterfly bead
Recollections pearls
Recollections Sophia doily heart
Stampin' Up! Express Yourself stamp set
Stampin' Up! Bitty Banners Framelits dies
The Paper Studio lace
Ribbon, doily, and flowers 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

Sup?!

This week at Crafty Gals Corner we have an anything goes challenge for you.

This is Peeping Tom by Ike's Art.  As soon as I saw this image I knew I wanted to pair it with this sentiment!  I colored him like our gray tabby.  I tried for a CAS design, but I can never seem to leave well enough alone.

You have a chance to win fabulous prizes from our sponsors.  Click on the badges below to shop.

Prize of a $15 gift certificate

and

Prize of the three images the DT used

and

Prize of two images and two coordinating digital paper sets

Card measures 5.25" x 4.25"

Spellbinders Classic Petal Edgeabilities

Paper Smooches Slang Gang stamp set

Freckled Fawn enamel dots

Happy Anything!

Happy Anything is the theme for this month's challenge at Fabrika Fantasy.  You don't have to use a Fabrika Fantasy stamp, but there is always a special prize given from those who do use one.

I used Happy Chipmunk for my project and even though it wasn't intended, the color combo came out a little masculine.  I guess I can put that in the "for a boy" pile!  The little chipmunk was colored with Copic markers and cut out by hand.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches Slang Gang set.

I hope you will come play along with us.  Happy Anything is just about as good as anything goes!

Card measures 4.25' x 5.5"
Spellbinders Decorative Labels One
La La Land Crafts Heart Banner die
Spritz burlap ribbon
Buttons, ribbon, and flower from my stash

OMG!

Hello everyone.  It is time for a little Sami Stamps inspiration.  Sami is taking some time to spend with family so we are showcasing some of her winter images this week.  I used Chilly Bunny for my project.  This is pretty much the way I felt in winter.  Since moving south, it isn't quite as bad, but I was definitely cold today!

I went a bit CAS as I was running out of time, but I am happy with it.  The snowflakes actually are part of the image, but I spread them out a little bit.

Don't forget you can still join in on the stripes challenge.  You have the rest of the month to get a project featuring a Sami Stamps image linked up.

Stay warm and have a happy holiday season.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
Paper Smooches Quick Qwips stamp set

BFF

Wow!  I can't believe it is time for another Rubbernecker post!  The time just flies by!  I have a sweet winter card for you, although I am not ready for winter yet!

This is Zac and his sweet little friends.  He was colored using Copic markers and I added clear Wink of Stella to his bucket hat.  And even though I am not ready for winter, I love his sweet little snowman face. Don't forget to check out the rest of the posts from this week so you can see all of the gorgeous projects my teamies made.

Card measures 5" x 5.5"
Spellbinders Labels 42
Spellbinders Labels 42 Decorative Elements
Paper Smooches Qwick Qwips stamp set
Favorite Findings buttons
Recollections pearls and gems
Flower and ribbon from my stash

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

Put Your Party Dress On!

Hello Crafty Sentiments fans!  It is time for another challenge and the theme this week is Anything Goes.  It is also new release week, so we have some adorable new stamps to show off.

This is Bella Party Dress and she is so adorable!  She will be in the shop later this week.  I colored her with Copic markers.  She has silver Wink of Stella on her purse because when you are wearing your party dress you have to have a sparkly purse!

There are some changes to the prizes with this challenge.  We would like to give an extra reward if you have used a Crafty Sentiments image.  If the winner used a Crafty Sentiments image, that winner will receive 3 images from the shop.  If the winner used any other image, the winner will receive 1 image from the shop.  Also, the Crafty Sentiments Favorite will win one image.

It's anything goes, so break out a Crafty Sentiments stamp if you have it and play along!  Heck, play along even if you don't have one!  We love to see all of your projects.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Labels 4

Spellbinders Gold Labels 4

Paper Smooches Qwick Qwips stamp set

Sewology Gemstone flower button

The Paper Studio gemstone heart

The Paper Studio enamel dots

The Paper Studio houndstooth gems

The Paper Studio lace

The Paper Studio Glitter Stripe gemstones

ribbon from my stash

OMG!

This week at Crafty Sentiments Designs, our challenge to you is to use die cuts.  I don't know about you, but I love them!  I love the dimension you can get with a die in a manual machine, but I also love the versatility of using an electronic machine.  This week I used both!

This week I chose the digital stamp Oh My! to work with.  I knew I wanted her to hang out of my die and, for me, it is so much easier to achieve this effect using a digital stamp and the Silhouette Cameo.  I can never get this technique to work well using a manual machine.  This little cutie is colored with Copic markers to match some of my favorite My Mind's Eye paper, Stella & Rose Mabel.  I will be so sad when I have used it all.  Good thing I have purchased extras!

You have a chance to win 3 digital stamps just for playing along in the challenge.  Please make sure your project fits the theme, though.  Any that do not, will not be eligible to win.  Click the badge below to pop over and check out all of the goodies on offer in the shop.

This week is also the new release!  Check out all of the sneak peeks happening on the inspiration blog by clicking the badge on the top of my sidebar.  So many adorable newbies popping into the shop soon!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"
Spellbinders Decorative Labels 34
Paper Smooches Qwick Qwips stamp set
The Paper Studio lace
Recollections flowers
Recollections pearls
Ribbon from my stash

Fairy Sweet

Hello!  It is time for a new challenge at the Crafty Sentiments challenge blog.  Our challenge this week is something with wings.

I chose to use the stamp Isobel - Flower Fairy for my project.  Isn't that just the sweetest face?  She is colored with Copic markers.  I used a die from Paper Smooches Dots and Dashes set to create the border around the image.  I have had the background paper forever and was so excited when I found it in my scrap box.  I always color first and look for paper later.  Sometimes it is really hard to find something that matches.  Luckily, not this time!  The lace I have used on this card is from Finland. Last October we went to visit our son who is currently living there.  We found an amazing craft store with tons of this beautiful lace.  I have been hoarding it since then, but finally brought myself to use a piece of it.

You have a chance to win some lovely Crafty Sentiments prizes, so I hope you will all come play along.

Cuttlebug Mania has a May Flowers challenge.  Isobel loves flowers and is going to visit that challenge.

Dream Valley Challenges has a ribbon, lace, and pearls challenge.  Isobel is going to go look at all of the pretty ribbon, lace and pearls in that challenge.

The Ribbon Girl has an any image with ribbon challenge.  Isobel is going to look at all of the pretty ribbon in that challenge.

Hiding in My Craft Room has a scraps challenge.  Isobel wants to see all of the scraps everyone used in that challenge.

Aud Sentiments has an anything goes with a sentiment challenge.  Isobel would like to read all of the sweet sentiments in that challenge.

Card measures 5.5" x 5.5"
Paper Smooches Dots and Dashes dies
Dress It Up buttons (peach)
Buttons Galore buttons (purple)
Bead Gallery butterfly bead
Recollections pearls
Recollections Sophia Doily heart
Stampin' Up! Express Yourself stamp set
Stampin' Up! Bitty Banners Framelits
Ribbon, doily, and flowers from stash

Oh Dang...

Hello!  It is time for another challenge at the Crafty Gals Corner.  This challenge is everyone's favorite, Anything Goes!  We have some great sponsors so why not join us this week.

For this project I used Beeper from The Stamping Boutique.  I also had some Freckled Fawn products I needed to use because they are sponsoring the challenge as well.  One of the products was a pack of word wood chips.  None of the words really fit this little guy.  Until I saw another stamp set I had sitting near my work space!  I paired the 'oh' from Freckled Fawn with the 'dang' from Paper Smooches. =)  I thought this would make a great 'sorry (enter reason here)' card. I also used Freckled Fawn washi tape to create my polka dot background as well as some enamel dots.

We have three lovely and generous sponsors this week.  Pop on over to each shop by clicking the respective badges below.

Prize of a $15 gift certificate

and

Prize of 1 digital image

and

Prize of a $12 gift certificate

It's anything goes so it is super easy to play along.  I hope you will join us.

Inspiration Destination has an anything goes challenge.  Beeper is going to pop over and play in the challenge.

Crafting with Friends has an anything goes challenge.  Beeper wants to go check out the other projects in that challenge.

Cre8tive Hands Friends has an anything goes challenge.  Beeper is going stop by and play in that challenge.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Darice Steampunk embossing folder
Paper Smooches Slang Gang stamp set

Freckled Fawn Word Wood Chips

Freckled Fawn washi tape

Freckled Fawn enamel dots

Tim Holtz Sprockets

Sup?

Wow!  Can it be time already for a new challenge at Creative Knockouts?!  It is Thursday, so it must be true!  Our challenge this week is Flower Power.  Show us flowers on your project either in the image or as embellishments.

I decided to go CAS this week.  It doesn't happen very often, but I loved Sunflower Kitty from Sami Stamps and wanted him to take center stage!  I used the Silhouette Design Studio to figure out the size and placement of the image.  Once printed, I used Copic markers to color.  Then I decided to add a stitched border for a little interest.  It was so easy with the software!  The front panel and mat are popped up on some fun foam for a little dimension.

Sami Stamps is our sponsor this week.  You have the chance to win a $12 gift certificate to the shop. Click the badge to pop over and start your wish list.

What are you waiting for?!  We can't wait to see your flower power!

Kitty Bee Designs has an In the Garden challenge.  This Sunflower Kitty wants to see more flowers in the garden.

Crafty Sentiments Designs has a Spring challenge.  Sunflower Kitty is happy spring is on the way and is going to visit that challenge.

Eureka Stamps has a CAS challenge.  Sunflower Kitty loves CAS and is going to play in that challenge.

Melonheadz Friends has an animal challenge.  Sunflower Kitty wants to play with the other animals in that challenge.

Mod Squad has a Feature a Creature challenge.  Sunflower Kitty would like to see all of the creatures in that challenge.

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Paper Smooches Slang Gang stamp set