PIP Challenge #2443

 Today over at Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges, we have another fun challenge.  This weeks challenge is being sponsored by Lawn Fawn.  

I have always been a big fan of Lawn Fawn Stamps because they have the cutest little images to work with to create a fun scene on your card.  For my card today I am using the stamp set "Sew Very Mice".  

Since I am a sewer and a card maker, this stamp set really stood out to me.  I printed off the images and started coloring them with my copic markers.  I then used the matching dies to cut them out.  I used the Waffle Flower Postage Die and then started placing my adorable little images on to the card.  I used a piece of black cardstock and white embossing powder for the sentiment.  

Thanks for visiting my blog and be sure and check out PIP Challenges this week for some great projects that are submitted for the challenge.

Creative Crew

 The 15th of the month sure rolls around fast.  Time keeps going faster and faster.  This month our hostess is Lorraine and she came up with a Gingerbread House which is a fun Christmas theme for us.

In our package of goodies Lorraine sent us the following:

Image - Gingerbread House - Peppermint Lane from Brutus Monroe

Sentiments -  Happy Holidays from Close to My Heart

Designer Paper - Sweets Series, Lily White Sugar - Coated Cardstock from Doodlebug Designs and the stars paper is from Echo Parks Let's Go Camping Series

Embellishment:  Bitty Sparkles from Close to My Heart

Thanks to Lorraine for a great kit.

You can check out what the rest of the team did my clicking on their name below.

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Jeanette 

Lorraine - SCS Gallery

Terry

Tracie - That's Me

PIP Challenge #2441

Time again for another challenge from Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges.   This week is being sponsored by

Sunbird Spark

Formerly Penguin Palace

There are so many fun digital images to pick from in their online store but I decided to use "Puddles of Fun" for my card today.

I colored the image with my copic markers and then cut it out with a circle die.  The fun designer papers are from Stampin Up called Rain or Shine.  I love this paper because of the rain drop background.  Thought it would work perfect for the card.  The puddle was also part of the stamp.  One of the things I like about Sunbird Spark (Penguin Palace) is that when you purchase the file you get a Bonus ready to print page where the sizes are already made for you to make an A2 card.  Sure makes it easy.  Just print and you are ready to color.

I hope you join us over at Pammie's Inky Pinkies for a fun challenge this week.

PIP Challenge #2439

Time for Challenge #2439 over at Pammies Inky Pinkies Challenges.  

 Sponsored by

 PIP CHALLENGES

The prize will be a $10 Gift Certificate from

My Favorite Things.

It's a COLOR Theme

For my card today I took a few liberties with the colors to use.    I used the stamp set "Pick of the Patch" by My Favorite Things.

I stamped off the images and then colored them with my copic markers.  It was so fun to bring this stamp set to life.  I sponged the background and then started placing the little images on the card.

I hope to see you over at PIP Challenges and join us this week for this fun challenge.

Happy Fall

 The weather is getting cooler here in Kansas and fall is in the air.  This is my favorite time or year with all the crisp weather, fall festivals and beautiful colors of the trees.  Sue was our hostess this month in our Challenge your Stash group on Splitcoaststampers.  She challenged us to make a fall card using an embossing technique as a focal point of our card.

The stamp set I used was from Hero Arts Fall Fox.  I love foxes and thought this would be the perfect time to use this stamp set.  I colored the images with my copic markers and then started putting my card together.  The background is an oldie fall leaf embossing folder I used.  The designer papers are by Carta Bella "Welcome Autumn".  The leaves are from Cottage Cutz - Build a Grapevine Wreath.  I cut the scalloped circles out of the designer paper and started building my card.

Thanks to Sue for a great Challenge this month.

PIP Challange #2437

 

Today's challenge over at Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges is being sponsored by Pattie's Creations.

                                                

For my card today I am using Snowman #1 image.  I am trying to get a jump on my Christmas cards and thought this image was so cute to use this week.

I printed the image off on my printer and then colored it with my copic markers. I used a scallop oval die to cut the image out.   I found some Christmas paper scraps and used them for my background.  The sentiment is from Pink Fresh Basic Banners Christmas.  I added a few gems I had in my stash on the red paper.

I made another card using the same image but made it larger to cover the whole card front.  This is what I like about digital images.  You can make them any size you want.

If you look at Pattie's blog, you will see a coupon code on the top right of the page for 30% off.  You can't beat this deal.  

I am entering this card in Pattie's challenge for the month.  

Pattie's Creations:  Challenge 222 - Anything Goes

Creative Crew September 2024

 Today is post day for our Creative Crew Group over on Splitcoaststampers.  I have had my card done for several weeks but almost forgot to post it.  Barb was our hostess this month and she chose Newton's Nook Happy Hol-oween stamp for our image with the theme being "Halloween".

This was such a fun image to color with my copic markers.  The patterned papers are from Echo Park - Happy Halloween Line.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set. 

Be sure and check out what the rest of the team did with the image.

Barb

Carol

Darlene

Jeanette 

Lorraine - SCS Gallery

Terry

 

Inky Paws Challenge #231

 I decided to sit down and make a Halloween card.  I found this unique sketch challenge over at Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge #231.  

For my card I decided to use the stamp set from Newton's Nook called Happy Howl-oween.  Iam sad to say I no longer see this stamp set in their store but there are still several adorable halloween images you can see HERE.

I stamped the image off and used the matching die to cut it out.  I then colored the image with my copic markers.  Such a fun challenge.

PIP Challenge #2435

 Happy Labor Day!  I hope you are doing something fun & relaxing.  This weeks challenge over at Pammie's Inky Pinkies is being sponsored by Varada Sharma.  

She has some beautiful digital stamps to pick from in her Etsy Store.  I decided to go with Doodled Flowers because I just love flowers of all kinds.

I printed off the image on my printer and then colored it with my copic markers.  I always love the look of the image when I highlight with my BG000 Copic Marker.  I then used the Studio Light Nested Rectangle to cut out the image.  The background paper is from The Sunflower Collection by Crafters Companion.

I printed off the Happy Birthday from the same stamp set and went around the edges with my BG000 copic marker.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope to see you over at PIP Challenges.

Challenge Your Stash

 I can't believe how fast the month of August has gone.  It brings us to the 28th of the month which means it is time to Challenge My Stash.  I love this group on Splitcoaststampers because they always come up with some great challenges.  Suzy was our hostess this month and she came up with a great challenge of "Sunflowers".  Since it is the state flower of Kansas, I seem to have alot of sunflower stamps.  The sunflowers are in full bloom here in Kansas and looking beautiful.

The stamp I used for my card is "Power Poppy In Praise of Sunflowers".  I used my copic markers to color the image.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set.  I used the Spellbinders Nested Postage Labels die  on the blue paper.  The background yellow is So Saffron by Stampiin Up.  I also added a few Pink Fresh Gems and a brown twine bow.

Thanks again for Suzy for a great challenge this month.

Inky Paws Challenge

 It is terribly hot here so I have decided to start on some Christmas cards.  I never seem to have enough.  I went over to Newtons Nook Inky Paws Challenge for some inspiration.  Their challenge this week is a color challenge.

I thought it would be fun to take these colors and make them in to Christmas colors.

I matched up the colors in the picture above with my copic markers and colored these cute snowmen from a retired stamp set called Frosty Folks.  I am sad it is no longer in Newtons Nook inventory.  But there are several cute snowman stamps to pick from on their site.

So one more Christmas card done.  Thanks to Inky Paws Challenge for helping me with some inspiration to get me started.

PIP Challenge #2433

 This weeks challenge over at Pammies Inky Pimkies is being sponsored by one of my favorite stamp companies.  Newtons Nook Designs always have such adorable stamps and dies. 

                                                                 

For my card this week I decided to use the "Lilac" stamp set.  Lilacs are my favorite flower and I decided this would be the perfect stamp to play with.  

I colored the images with my copic markers and then used the matching dies to cut them out.  The designer paper I used was from The Sunflower collection of Crafters Companion.  I used a scalloped rectangle die for the purple background and the center green is from the Oval Frames Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs.  I then added a few gems on the corners of the card and the butterflies from the same Lilac stamp set.

Be sure and check out Newton's Nook Designs for some wonderful card ideas.

Creative Crew

 This months challenge for our Creative Crew group comes from Jeanette.  What a great theme for the summer.  It's Hot! and the best thing to do in the summer is grill.  So this months' theme is Summertime Grillin.

This adorable image comes from CC Designs called BBQ.  It is stamped with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink on Accent Opaque 120# White Cardstock and colored with my copic markers.

The designer paper is Reminisce Camping Cookout.

I colored the image and then cut the square out.  I added the jagged square die and put the sentiment at the bottom of the card.  I added a few gems on the corners.

You can see what the rest of the team did with this challenge by clicking on their link below.

Barb - Barb's Inkin' In Retirement

Carol - Lost in My Craft Room

Darlene - A Lovebird's View of Life

Jeanette - Cre8tive Play

Lorraine - SCS Gallery

Terry - It's Totally Terry

Jeanette wanted us to share something that I like to grill.  I am not a big griller because we only have an electric grill.  Anything else is not allowed in our development.  But I do love grilled salmon if I can find someone to grill it.

PIP Challenge #2431

 Today's challenge over at Pammies Inky Pinkies is being sponsored by The Cutting Cafe.

It is always fun to see what we can come up with the files we are sent from The Cutting Cafe.  For my card today I decided to use the set "Under the Sea".  

I printed off a few of the images on my printer and then colored them with my copic markers.  I decided to use some fun colors on my fish.    I used a circle die to cut out the fish image and then a larger circle die for the black cardstock.  I fussy cut the other images and placed it on my card.

Thanks to The Cutting Cafe for sponsoring us this week.

Creating! Challenge Your Stash

 Today is reveal day for our Challenge your Stash group on Splitcoaststampers.  Maggie is our hostess this month and her challenge was to use an image of a fairy or something that flies.

I'm sorry to say that I don't know the name of this stamp.  When Vintage in KC (store I worked at) closed, Renee' gave me a bunch of unmounted Lilli of the Valley Ltd stamp.  I'm sure they are old so probably retired.  They have alot of adorable stamps on Lilli of the Valley website.  Just couldn't find this one.

I colored the image with my copic markers to match the paper The papers I used were from Echo Park "Have Faith"  I found this sentiment in a package called Rainbow Sentiments by Pinkfresh.  Thought it was the perfect sentiment for the image.  I added some stickles to the wings.

Thanks for stopping by to see my fun card for this month.

BYSH Cardmakers: Christmas in July

Well today is the last day for the BYSH Cardmakers:  Christmas in July.  I have gotten several Christmas cards done because of this Linky Party.  Have you been checking out some of the fantastic submissions?  There are some great Christmas card ideas on the site.

                                                     

For my last card I am continuing on with the Christmas Critters by Avery Elle stamp set.  

I used the adorable penguins image and colored them with my copic markers.  I then fussy cut the images out and pop dotted them to the center of the card.  The paper is used is Mary Christmas from Hobby Lobby.  I found a star sticker in my stash and added it to the top of the tree.

Thanks to BYSH Cardmakers for the inspiration this week and helping me get a jump start on my Christmas cards.

BYSH Cardmakers: Christmas in July

Only 2 days left for the BYSH Cardmakers:  Christmas in July.  I hope you are following along with the Linky Party.  So many wonderful creations.

Foday I am back to using the stamp set Christmas Critters by Avery Elle.  Definitely getting some good use out of this stamp set.

I used the moose and colored it with my copic markers.  I then used the scalloped rectangle die to cut it out.  The papers are Mary Christmas by Hobby Lobby.

I will be back tomorrow for my final card in this hop.  Such wonderful inspiration is found on their site.

BYSH Cardmakers: Christmas in July

 Today is Day 6 for the BYSH Cardmakers:  Christmas in July.  It has been so nice to start on my Christmas cards and not waiting until the last minute to get them done.

For my card today I am using the Avery Elle Christmas Critters stamp set.  I am really getting some good use out of these images.

I used the little reindeer again and colored him with my copic markers.  I then used a scalloped oval die to cut around the image.  The "Be Merry" is also from the same stamp set.  The Designer paper is Miss Mary Christmas from Hobby Lobby.

I hope you are following along with the BYSH Cardmakers and seeing all the wonderul creations that people have come up with.  2 more days to go.  Hope to get a few more cards made.

BYSH Cardmakers: Christmas in July

  Well I am on day 4 of completing another Christmas card for the BYSH Cardmakers:  Christmas in July Party.  It is so nice to get a jump start on my Christmas cards.  I hope you are checking out all the beautiful Christmas cards that have been submitted on their blog.

Today I am using the same set I used yesterday.  Darcie's Heart & Home Figgy Pudding.  For my card today I am using the Fruitcake image which I colored with my copic markers and then fussy cut out.  

I just loved the sentiment that went with  this set.  I also used one of the flat back "Tin Pin" embellishments on top of the image.  The designer paper is Miss Mary Christmas from Hobby Lobby.

Thanks for stopping by.

BYSH Cardmakers: Christmas in July

 Well I am on day 3of completing another Christmas card for the BYSH Cardmakers:  Christmas in July Party.  It is so nice to get a jump start on my Christmas cards.  Be sure and check out all the beautiful creations on the blog.

For today's card I am using Darcie's Heart & Home stamp set "Figgy Pudding" along with the flat back "Tin pin" embellishments which are always so much fun.

I colored the reindeer mug and figgy pudding stamp with my copic markers.  I then fussy cut them out and popped on one of the tin pin embellishments for each image.  The sentiments are from the same stamp set.  The designer paper is Miss Mary Christmas from Hobby Lobby.

PIP Challenge #2429

 The sponsor this week for Pammies Inky  Pinkies Challenge #2429 is SheepSki Designs.  

For my card today I decided to use the adorable Sunflower Border digital image.  I love sunflowers probably because they are the Kansas State Flower.

I colored the image with my copic markers and then used the sentiment from It's Your Day by Taylored Expressions.

I hope you check out all the other cards that the design team make for PIP Challenges.  They always do such a great job.

Thanks again to SheepSki Designs for being out sponsor this week.

BYSH Cardmakers: Christmas in July

Well I am on day 2 of completing another Christmas card for the BYSH Cardmakers:  Christmas in July Party.  I sure  hope to make a dent in all the Christmas cards I want to make.

Today I am using another image from the Avery Elle Christmas Critters stamp set. 

I am having so much fun coloring these adorable critters with my copic markers.  I am also trying to use up my scrap Christmas paper.  

Thanks again to all the sponsors at the BYSH Cardmakers Christmas in July Party.

BYSH Cardmakers: Christmas in July

 I have decided to get started on my Christmas cards and I felt there was no better way that to be inspired by the BYSH Cardmakers:  Christmas in July Party.  It is always such a fun week to see all the Christmas cards that are made for this challenge.

For my card today I am using some images from Avery Elle Christmas Critters stamp set.

I colored the image with my copic markers and then used a circle die to cut the image out.  I added a little bit of Crystal Stickles on the at the give it a litte extra.

Thanks to BYSHC for having this Christmas in July party every year.  I hope to get alot of cards done this week.

Creative Crew

 Today is post day for our Creative Crew challenge on Splitcoaststampers.  July 15th is National Get Out of the Doghouse Day so in celebration, our challenge is to make cards with any pet and/or a doghouse on them.

For my card I found an old rubber stamp of a dog house that had been taken off the wood block so I'm not really sure who made this stamp set.  The dog, bowl, and bone are  from "Fetching Friendship" by Newton's Nook Designs.  I colored all the images with my copic markers and then fussy cut them out and placed them in front of the dog house.  The papers I used were from My Dog by Echo Park.

If you would like to check out what the rest of the team came up with, just click on their name below.

Barb - Barb's Inkin' In Retirement

Carol - Lost in My Craft Room

Darlene - A Lovebird's View of Life

Jeanette - Cre8tive Play

Lorraine - SCS Gallery

Terry - It's Totally Terry

Thanks to Jeanette for a great challenge this month.

PIP Challenge #2427

 I am a little late in posting my card for Challenge #2427 for Pammies Inky Pinkies Challenges.  Such a nice relaxing weekend that I forgot about my post for today.  This weeks challenge is sponsored by Polkadoodles.

                                           

I was thinking Christmas in July when I made my card for this weeks challenge.  I ready somewhere that Christmas is only 24 weeks away.  We all know the weeks have a way of going fast.

For my card today I decided to use the adorable digital image Frostella & Ginger Gift.

I hope to see you over at PIP Challenges this week.  It is always fun to see what people come up with.

Challenge Your Stash

 Well today's card was super fun for me.  Over on Splitcoaststampers I am in a group that is called Creating!  Challenge Your Stash.  Each month we have a hostess who comes up with a fun challenge.

Jeanette was our hostess this month and her theme is Bugs!  I thought of several ideas.  Is a Butterfly considered a bug, is a bee considered a bug.  Couldn't decided so I went a totally different direction.

When I was in high school, I had a friend who had a Volkswagon "Bug".  It was so much fun to cruise around town in it.  So when I thought of bugs I remembered the VW beetle (bug).  

The fun stamp set I used was Dare 2B Artzy Groovy Van.  I substituted the vw bug for the van in the stamp set.  The paper is also by Dare 2 B Artzy called Feelin Groovy and Peace & Love.  

Now doesn't this card take you back a few years?  Thanks to Jeanette for the great Challenge.  I doubt this is what she had in mind but thought I would stretch the challenge.

PIP Challenge #2425

 I am enjoying my walks right now looking at all the beautiful flowers that are blooming.  This weeks challenge over at Pammies Inky Pinkies Challenges was so fun for me because I got to color some flowers.  The sponsor this week is Beccy's Place.

For my card today I decided to use the image "Thinking of You".  

This image was so fun to color and made a wonderful birthday card.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set.  You get several sentiments to pick from.  I chose Happy Birthday since I am always looking for Birthday cards.

The papers I used for my card were from The Sunflower Collection by Crafters Companion.  The die I used was Spellbinders Scalloped Oval Die.

Thanks to Beccy's Place for sponsoring us at PIP Challenges this week.

Newtons Nook Inky Paws Challenge

 Since it has been quite hot outside, I have spent more time at my crafting table.  I decided to get a jump start on my Christmas cards.  For some inspiration I went to Newtons Nook Inky Paws Challenge.  They are having a sketch challenge this week which I always enjoy.  

For my card I decided to use the stamp set "Snowman Greetings".  I thought this was the most adorable image.  What I love about Newtons Nook Designs is the quality of their stamps.  I get such a clean stamped image every time.

I stamped the image and then colored it with my copic markers.  Such a fun image to color.  I just love coloring snowmen.  The papers I used were Simple Stores Mix & A Mingle.  I love this color combination.

Thanks to Newtons Nook Designs for a great challenge.