Crafty Gals Corner Challenge # 278- Anything Goes with a Twist- Sweets for Dad

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Summer is upon us and the weather to match is here in Southern California.  I am not a summer girl, but love the break from teaching.  I fill my summer days with relaxing, crafting and sleeping.  This summer will be no different.  

Today we have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner- Anything goes with a twist- Sweets for Dad.  Summer always starts with celebrating our Father's and sweets for my dad is about all he wants. 

Here is the card I created using a shaped die from Sizzix.

 

I first created the base of the donut using cardstock from my stash.  I layered the "frosting" on with dimension to build the layers up.  I then added sprinkles using Stickles in yellow, blue and green.  I then stamped and die cut the letters from the Outline Bet Die Set from Fun Stampers Journey on yellow cardstock.  I added these to the card using dimensions too.

The inside of the card, I added the sentiment from the Annual Celebration, also for Fun Stampers Journey. 

I think my dad will love this card.   Now, we would love to see what you create.  Create a new project and maybe put the twist on it and then share it with us over at Crafty Gals Corner.

Also, please leave me a comment, letting me know your thoughts on my "paper" donut.  

***Just as a reminder, the Crafty Gals Corner design team will be taking the month of July off, but we will be back with a new challenge in August.  Have a very crafty summer! 

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #264 Fill in the blank- Pink ________

 

 Hello Crafty Friends,

It has been a month since I last posted and life has been busy.  I can not believe it is the second month of the year.  Where is the time going?  It is going by fast.

We have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner this month called "Fill in the blank; Pink______".  I received this adorable image from LeAnn's World 101 entitled "Abigail" to color.

 I knew exactly what color I was going to use to make her beautiful.  Of course- Pink!

Here is the card I created:

 

I colored the image with my Copic Markers.

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00

Hair: E29, E25, E21

Dress: RV34, RV32, RV11

Eyes: B23, B21

Petticoat: C2 C0

The card base was created with some pink cardstock, pattern paper from Doodlebug's Gingerbread Kisses line and some die cuts from Fun Stampers Journey.

The sentiment is from Scrapbook.com's enchanted forest collection and stamped with black ink.

To finish the card I added a few pink pearls from Pink and Main.

Now it is your turn.  Share a pink project with us over at Crafty Gals Corner.  Please leave me a comment before you go.

 

Mix it Up Challenge Blog- Inlaid Die Cut Challenge

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We have a new challenge at Mix it Up Challenge blog and when I heard the theme, I knew exactly what die I wanted to use.  The challenge this month is Inlaid Die Cut either raised of flat.  I pulled out this old die set from Fun Stampers Journey and went to work.

Yes, this card too some time, but the results are stunning and the recipient will appreciate it. 

Here is how I created this card.  I first cut the card front pieces in grey, blue, green and pink. I added sticker paper to each one. I then die cut the card front piece 4 times.  Then the fun began.

I took the grey piece and attached it to a piece of copier paper. I then took the pieces from the other card fronts and laid them into where the color should be.  Each individual piece.  I love the way it turned out.

I finished the card by adding a label die cut with my sentiment on it with a strip of white cardstock underneath to the card front.  

Thank you for stopping by. Please join the challenge st Mix it Up Challenge Blog and leave me a comment as well.

Love to Craft Challenge Blog- Anything Goes

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today we start a new month and a new challenge at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.  The theme is always anything goes, so let's see your projects.

I am sharing a card I made for a recent card class that I teach.

I created this card using fall paper from my stash. It is a Z fold card, so this is what it looks like open.

 

 

The bountiful thanks stamp is from Fun Stampers Journey, stamped with a burgundy ink.  The leaves are die cuts from Taylored Expressions.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.

 

Love to Craft Challenge- Anything Goes

 

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today at Love to Craft Challenge Blog we have a new month. I don't know about you, but I am ready for summer to be over, but before we bid it a farewell, I want to share a card I created for a Tropical theme swap I was involved in recently.

 

I created the base of the card using pattern paper from Recollections.  I then stamped the images from Fun Stampers Journey (retired) with green ink for the leaves and a light grey for the flowers.  I die cut them out with the matching die set.

After the flowers were cut out, I added some yellow and orange ink to the middle of the flowers to match the ones in the pattern paper.  The sentiment from Doodlebug Designs was stamped with black ink.

Thank you for stopping by,  Please leave me a comment. Then join the challenge at Love to Craft Challenge blog where we always have an anything goes theme.

Mix it Up Challenge Blog- Twist: Clean and Simple

 

 Hello Crafty friends,

I am so excited to be on the design team for Mix it Up!  This is a new design team for me, but I am looking forward to sharing my designs with you where.

This month's theme is Anything Goes with the twist: Clean and Simple.

Here is the card that I created, which to me is clean and simple.

 I used some pattern paper from my stash to create the background of my card. I then stamped the deer (retired stamp set from Fun Stampers Journey) onto white cardstock using a brown ink.

I matted this image piece on a piece of brown cardstock and tied a brown twine knot around the whole piece.

I finished the cars by die cutting the letters HB from brown cardstock using the alphabet die set from Queen and Company. 

A clean and simple Masculine card for a man who is celebrating a birthday.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

Then head over to Mix it Up Challenge Blog and share your clean and simple card.

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #230- Spring and Easter

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is a beautiful Spring day here in So Cal. I can't believe that it is already Spring and we are looking to Easter this week. 

For this month's challenge- Spring and Easter, I received this adorable image from Polkadoodles, entitled "Honeypie Spring Lambs".  There is just something about Spring and lambs that make me feel good.

 

Here is the card I created.

I colored the image with Copics:

Skin: E11, E21, E51, E50

Dress and Shoes: RV34, RV32, RV11

Hair: YR24, Y21

Hat: V17, V15, V12

Flowers: Y19, Y15, Y11, RV69, RV66, RV63, R37, R35, R32

Butterflies YR02, YR61

Lamb Wool: C1, C0

Lamb legs: E23, E21

The card base is made with paper from Prima's Hello Pastel Collection. 

To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment from Fun Stampers Journey with Grape Fusion ink. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

Now it is your turn to create a card or project that is about Spring or Easter and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.  

 

 

Crafty Gals- Thankful Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is November and it is the time to be thankful.   We have just this theme this month over at Crafty Gals Corner.

I got to play with this wonderful image named "Turkey Day" from Leann's World.

 

Here is the card I created:

 

I created the card using pattern paper from Photo Play called Fall Breeze, cardstock, ribbon, stamp from Fun Stampers Journey and embellishments.

I colored the image with my Copics:

Apples: R37, R35

Pumpkins: YR27, YR68, YR15

Leaves and Stems: G28

Turkey: E29, E27, E23, E57, E35, E33, E31

I love the way it came out and how perfect it is for the season of November and to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.  Then join the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.

 

 

Get Creative Challenge Blog- Holidays theme

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am so glad to be creating with Christmas items.  I love Christmas and just love to craft Christmas cards, home decor and anything!  

I absolutely fell in love with this little deer "Rudolph" from Oddball Art.

 Here is the cute card I created:

I colored Rudolph with my Copic Markers:

Body: E29, E25, E23, E21

Scarf: R59, R46

Ears: RV34, R81

To create the card I used Kraft paper for the base of the card, then used pattern paper from Carta Bella Christmas Paper pad.  I then die cut the scallop with white cardstock and a die from Fun Stampers Journey.

To finish the card, I added a bow and some red rhinestones.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.  Then create your own holiday project and share it with us at Get Creative Challenge Blog.

 

Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge Blog- Anything Goes, Fall Colors

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Fall is my absolutely favorite season next to winter.  I love the colors and today's card also includes an activity I like to do all year round, watch the birds.

I started by coloring the birdhouse digital stamp from Angie's Digital Stamps with my Copics.

Birdhouse: E25, E33, E42, E43

Branch: E49, E29, E27

Roof: C5, C3, C1

I then used cardstock from Fun Stampers Journey and pattern paper from Photo Play- Fall Breeze to create the card base.

I cut the image piece with die cuts from Fun Stampers Journey.

To finish the card, I added some leaves I die cut from Fun Stampers Journey.

Now it is your turn, create an anything goes project or one with fall leaves and join us at Angie's Digital Stamps. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

Simply Create Too- Fall Leaves Theme

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We have a new challenge at Simple Create Too.  One of my favorite things this time of year, Fall Leaves!  I love the colors of fall and everything the fall season brings.

The card I created is full of fall leaves.

I started the card with cardstock from Fun Stampers Journey and a top layer of pattern paper from Photo Play- Fall Breezes.

I then die cut the word thanks from Fun Stampers Journey and added some leaves from dies from Rubbernecker Stamps.

I think it screams fall, don't you?

Now it is your turn.  Create a project with fall leaves and join us at Simple Create Too.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment. 

Crafty Gals Corner- Summer Fun Challenge

 Hello Crafty Friends,

We have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner and it was a fun one for me.  I received this adorable image to play with from Polkadoodle.

The name of this stamp is: Sunshine Delight Shopping Bliss-Winnie.   Isn't she the cutest? 

I colored her with my Copics:

Skin: E13, E11, E21

Hair: E29, E25, E35, E5`1

Pants, purse and fins: V17, V15, V12

Shirt and shoes: BG49, BG15, BG45

Leaves: YG13, YG11

Flowers: R56, RV34, R81, E93

I then created the card using pattern paper from Lawn Fawn ans Frank Garcia.  I stamped the birthday message from Spellbinders, twine from my stash and added some rainbow drops from Fun Stampers Journey.

I love the way she came out.  Now it is your turn.  Create a summer card and join the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment. 

Bitten by the Bug 2 in Collaboration with Double Trouble Challenge

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

The challenge for the next two weeks on Bitten by the Bug 2 is a collaboration with Double Trouble Challenge Blog.  The theme is baby, so I wanted to make this adorable onesie box from My Scrap Chick.

I used cardstock from my stash and pattern paper from Fun Stampers Journey's Good Life collection.

I cut everything out with my Cricut and then created the box first.

I then put the little vest and tie on to the top using foam squares.  For an added dimension, I added some blue buttons from my stash.

I finished the box off by adding stitched lines with a white pen around the edges.

The box is a nice size and would be perfect for a small gift or candy.

Now it is your turn.  Check out the information on Bitten by the Bug 2 and create your own Baby project and share it with us.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

Crafty Gals Corner

 

 Hello Crafty Friends,

Today we have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.  The challenge is  Easter/Spring I had so much fun creating this Easter card with this sweet image from The Paper Shelter.

  

Here is the card I created.

 This is the first rocker card I have created, but it will definitely be making more.

I started with a 5 1/2 in circle with my Cricut to make the card base.  I then cut a circle a little bit smaller for the blue circle from Doodlebug Designs pattern paper.

I then die cut the scallop pattern paper from Doodlebug Designs with the Scallop Around die set from Fun Stampers Journey.  I then die cut the image with the Journey Circle Die set from Fun Stampers Journey.

I colored the image with my Copics:

Egg: C1 COO

Stripes: V17, V15, V12, RV34, RV32, RVll, BG18, BG15

Bunnies: E55, E53, E51

Butterflies: YR02, E93

Bow Tie: YG13, YG11

Grass: YG17, YG13, YG11

Here is a picture of card folded.

 

To finish the card, I added the paper flowers from my stash to the bottom of the image.

Now, create a Easter or Spring card and join the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge Blog

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope you are having a wonderful Easter weekend.  Today, we have a new challenge at Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge Blog.  The challenge is Anything Goes.  I hope you will join us.

I created a sweet spring card for the challenge.

I colored up this image with my Copics:

Egg and Rocks: T5, T3, T1, T0

Chicks: Y19, Y15, Y11

Beak: YR16, YR14

Grass: YG67, YG17, YG03

For the card base I used Doodlebug scraps I had on hand with some Banana Cream Cardstock from Fun Stampers Journey.

I love this image so much that I colored him up again this year.

Now it is your turn.  Create a new project and join us over at Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

Stampin Friends Blog Hop- Monochromatic March

 

Welcome to the Stampin Friends Blog Hop.  This month and the theme is Birthday Celebration. If you are following along the hop, you should have arrived from Maureen Rauchfuss' blog.  Make sure to read through my blog, comment below and then continue to Jo Blackman's blog.

If you get lost along the way, you can find a list of Blog Hoppers at the end of each blog.

Here are the projects I created for our Monochromatic March theme.   

If you know me, you know I love pink, so of course I would pick pink for my Monochromatic color.

 

I used 2 different pieces of pink cardstock from my stash to create the card base.  I then stamped the flower from Cottage Bouquet stamp set from Fun Stampers Journey (retired) with pink ink.  I then stamped one whole flower on another piece of pick cardstock.

I added some pink satin ribbon to the left side of the card and to add interest I tied some pink bakers twine around sections of the ribbon.

 

I finished the card by stamping the sentiment from the same stamp set and added some pink pearls to the card front.

For my project, I wanted to create a small little box to match the card.  So I pulled out my small milk carton die.

I can't wait to fill this little box and give it to a friend.  I used the same supplies as above, but used grey ink on white cardstock for the flower I placed on the top.  I attached the flower to the box by wrapping some pink bakers twine around the top of the box and tying the flower in.

Here are the card and box together.  

Aren't they cute together?  I hope it brings a smile to my friend who receives it.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then check out all the other incredible projects from the other ladies this month.

1. Kirsty Pattrick (UK)
2. Teri Pocock (UK) 
   
3. Jean Beaulieu (US)
4. Maureen Rauchfuss (US)
   
5. Kim Lamos (US)
6. Jo Blackman (UK)
7. Heidi Collins (US)
8. Steph Jandrow (US)
9. Melissa Thomas (US)
   
10. Katja Ettig (GER)
11. Tiziana Milano (US)
    

 

Angie's Digital Stamps

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today we have a new challenge at Angie's Digital Stamps, which is Anything goes with a green twist.  With March being St. Patrick's day, green is the perfect color for a birthday card for someone in March.  I got to play with this fun image from Angie's called Daisy May with a Cupcake.

For the card base I used some stickers from my stash on cardstock from Fun Stampers Journey.  I then cut the sentiment with the Impression Obsessions die set.

I then colored Daisy with my Copics:

Face: E21, E00, E000

Hair: Y21, YR24

Dress, Socks and Headband: YG25, YG23, YG13

Cupcake and Flower: G40, G20

Heart: R46, R35

Shoes: C9, C7, C5

Here is a close up of her.

Now, it is your turn.  Create something, anything and add some green and join us for the challenge at Angie's Digital Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

Stmpin Friends February Blog Hop- Brighten Your Day

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the Stampin Friends Blog Hop.  This month and the theme is Birthday Celebration. If you are following along the hop, you should have arrived from Maureen Rauchfuss' blog.  Make sure to read through my blog, comment below and then continue to Heidi Collins blog.

If you get lost along the way, you can find a list of Blog Hoppers at the end of each blog.

Here are the projects I created for our Brighten Your Day theme.   

Up first is the card I created.  

I had so much creating this card.  I first created the card base with solid cardstock from Fun Stampers Journey and pattern paper from Kindred Stamps.  I then colored the characters with my Copics:

Cowboy:

Face: E11, E00, E000                                    Hat, Boots and Belt: E99, E15                       

Hair and Hat band: E27, E25                        Jeans: B97, B95                                            

Shirt and Buckle:  YR24, YR23                    Mouth: R8                        

Scarf: R27                                                      Vest: 100

Space Cowboy:

Face: E00, E11                                        Space Suit: Vo6, YG25, 100, R29

Helmet: C3, C1, C00

 

I stamped the sentiment from the Toy Box stamp set from Kindred Stamps along with the images with Black Licorice ink on Whip Cream Cardstock, both from Fun Stampers Journey.

For my project I created a matching bookmark.

Together I hope they brighten the recipients day!

1. 1. Teri Pocock (UK) 
   2. Jo Blackman (UK)
   3. Katja Ettig  (GER)
   4. Jean Beaulieu  (US)
   5. Steph Jandrow (US)
   6. Tiziana Milano (US)
   7. Maureen Rauchfuss  (US)
   8. Kim Lamos (US)
   9. Heidi Collins (US)