Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #268: Fill in the Blank: Dad's _________

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

June is here and the summer has started.  As a teacher, I can't wait for summer, to be able to relax, read a book......Who am I kidding?  Summer is for projects around the house, cleaning things out and of course crafting as much as I can.

The start of summer for me is Father's Day.  This month's theme at Crafty Gals Corner is all about dad with a fill in the blank: Dad's __________.

I chose to use this awesome digital stamp from SheepSki Designs entitled "Bryan's Baby" for a masculine card fit for the car enthusiast in your life.  

 

Here is my take on Dad's car.

 

I colored the image with my Copics:

Car: B39, B99, B37

Interior and "fan": YR27, YR18, YR02

Tires: C9, C7, C5

Grill and Bumper: C7, C5, C3

Windshield: B00, B000, B0000

Cogs: E09, E97, YG93, YG91

I used pattern paper from Authentique's Anchored collection and some embellishments from my stash. The sentiment is foiled and is from Taylored Expressions. 

It is your turn now,  Create something for Dad and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.  Then leave me a comment letting me know what you will create with Fill in the Blank: Dad's ________.

 

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #267 Fill in the Blank: Fancy _________

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe it is May already?  The days are flying by.  I am loving the cooler weather here in So Cal, and hope they last as long as they can.  I do not like summer.

The challenge this month is Fill in the Blank: Fancy ________.  I chose to do a fancy FOLD for the challenge.  I used the Poppy Fairy image from Moondrea Designs for my card. 

 

Here is the card I created:

 

Here is a look inside when the card is folded into an easel card.

 

I colored the image with my Copic Markers:

Skin: E11, E21, E51, E50

Flowers: YR18, YR16, YR12, E79, E77

Hair: E79, E29, E25, E21

Leaves: G99, G94, YG03

Dress: BG49, BG15, BG45

Wings: BG45, BG13, BG11

Lips: RV23, RV91

I finished the card by matting the image with cardstock and adding the foiled  sentiment from Taylored Expressions to the inside,  I wanted to keep it simple as to not draw away from the image itself.

Thank you for stopping by and looking,  Please leave me a comment and then create your own "Fancy _____" and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #265: Fill in the blank- Fairy Tale_________

Hello Crafty Friends,

March is here.  Where has the time gone.  I cant believe it is March already and time has changed here in California.  I love the longer days because it makes me more productive with more light, later.  

This month at Crafty Gals Corner, the challenge is to Fill in the blank- Fairy Tale ____________.  Some ideas would be fairies, princesses, mermaids, leprechauns, etc.  You get to pick and share your creation with us.

This month, one of our sponsors is Sheepski Designs.  I chose to use this cute fairy, Breena and Bear (Image #55).

Here is  the card I created with this fun image.

 I had fun creating this card.  

The first think I did was pick out the paper I wanted to use.  The paper is from some scraps I had from Echo Park.  I then picked out my Copic Markers to match.

I colored the image with:

Skin: E11, E21, E51

Hair: Y21, YR24

Wings: V17, V15, V12, V20

Bear: E25, E34

I finished the card, by adding a sentiment that I foiled from Taylored Expressions, added a bow to the bottom and some pearls from Pink and Main,

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment and then create something with a Fairy Tale theme and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner. 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #261- Anything goes with 3+ layers

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is a new challenge over at Crafty Gals Corner. This month the challenge is Anything Goes with 3+ layers.  I received this adorable digital stamp titled "Ginger Hot Tub Image #230, from SheepSki Designs to create with,

I immediately got my Copics out and started coloring this adorable image. 

I used the Authentique "Rejoice" paper pack, so I coordinated my colors with the paper pack.

Copics I used:

Coca: E29, E25, E23

Gingerbreads: E09, E13

Santa Hat: R56, R46

Eyes: E57, E23

Buttons and Cup: G28, G24

Here is a close up of the colored image.

I layered the sentiment boxes that came with the paper pack on the left side.  I then distressed all the way around the card.  

I added my image after die cutting it into a circle shape.  I stamped the sentiment from Taylored Expressions.

To finished the card I added some ribbon and twine and then tied on these cute charms I had in my stash from Stampin Up.

 

I know exactly who is getting this card this year.  Now it is your turn.  Create a project with 3+ layers and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner. 

I would also appreciate if you would leave me a comment.  Thank you.

 

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog- Anything Goes

 

Hello Crafty Friends

We are one month closer to Christmas and one more card done.  I love Christmas, so Christmas cards are so much fun to create, I created a simple card this month.

 The card panel is a foil-it from Taylored Expressions with a matching stencil.  I created the image with Gold foil and then stenciled with Spearmint, Cherry Pop and Cilantro.

To finish the card I added some small gold pearls to the little dots in the image.

Clean and simple, yet striking.

Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog.

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge 257- Anything goes with a Christmas twist

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

July is here and I love Christmas, so Christmas in July is right up my alley.  I was so glad I was able to play with this cute image for our challenge at Crafty Gals Corner which is Anything goes with a Christmas Twist.

The image is from Colour of Love and is titled "Candy Cane Sorrel Flower Pot Pretties

    

Here is the card I created:

 

I used my Copics to color the image.  

Snow: B02

Hair: E21, E25, E29

Skin: E11, E21, E51, E50

Pot: C1, C0, R59, R46, R35

Leaves: G29, G28, G24

Flowers: R46, R35

Fairy: B37, B14, B12

I matted the image on some pine needle pattern paper I had and then on some red cardstock.  

I finished the card by adding a foiled sentiment from Taylored Expressions to the front. 

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment and the create a Christmas project of your own and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.

Mix it Up Challenge Blog- with a veggie stamping twist

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

This month's challenge over at the Mix it Up Challenge Blog was a new one for me. I have never tried stamping with a vegetable.  Unfortunately, I only had baby carrots in my refrigerator, so that is what I used,

I started out with a white piece of cardstock.  I then blended three colors from Taylored Expression inks: Blueberry, Cotton Candy and Gumball.   

I then used Versafine Clair and the three different sizes and colors of carrots to create the polka dots on the background.

After I made the background, here is the card I created.  

I stamped the sentiment from Photo Play on white cardstock and cut the end into a point.  I then die cute the word awesome form the same set using black and white cardstock.   To finish the card, I matted the card front to a piece of black cardstock.

I think I see more vegetable stamping in my future.  This is definitely a technique I want to t5y again and see what backgrounds I can create.

Now it is your turn.  Please leave me a comment and then create a card and try veggie stamping and then share your creation at Mix it Up Challenge Blog. 

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge # 256- Anything goes with a Fancy Fold Twist

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe it is June already?  Today is my last day of work for the summer and I am so excited.  Only a few more hours and then it is all about crafting and relaxing this summer.  

This month's challenge at Crafty Gals Corner is Anything Goes with a Fancy Fold twist.  Since I plan to use this card as a birthday card for my brother, I did not do the fancy fold technique.

I chose this awesome Beryl the Biker from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps for this month's challenge and perfect for my brother for his birthday.

 

 

Here is the card I created with this awesome digi.

 

I tried something a little different this time and used  Triblend markers to color the image.

Bike Metal, Tire, Jacket and Helmet: Ice Grey Blend

Skin: Fair Skin Blend

Pants: Twilight Sky Blend

Scarf: Burnt Orange Blend

Hair: Earth Brown Blend

Lights: Sand Blend

I fussy cut the image out and placed it on the card base using foam squares.  I used pattern paper from my stash to create the card base.  I then added some screw brads to the card panel for more interest.  To finish the card, I added the sentiment strip from Taylored Expressions- Simple Strips Birthday.

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment and then create a fun fold or fancy fold card and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner. 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

New month means a new challenge over at Crafty Gals Corner.   I am so anxious to share with you the image and card I created for this month's challenge. 

The digital stamp comes from Moondrea Designs entitled Gina Antoinette.

 

Here is the card I created using this super cute digi stamp.

 

I colored the image with my Copic Markers:

Hair: E37, E97, E31

Skin: E11, E21, E51, E50

Dress: BG09, BG07, BG02, BG000

Leaves: YG61, G21, G12

Flowers and Cupcake: RV95, RV11, RV00

Eyes: BG93, BG96, BG99

When I first colored the eyes, they were very dark, so I did take a little of the Colorless Blender and lighten them.  The really did lighten up after awhile.

I created the card base from pattern paper from Authentique's Classique: Elegant collection and some lace from my stash.

I finished the card with some pearls from Pink and Main and a sentiment strip from Taylored Expressions.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then share your project with us at Crafty Gals Corner Challenge Blog.

 

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Love to Craft Challenge Blog-Anything Goes

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

New month and new challenges coming this week. Love to Craft Challenge Blog is up and I am sharing a new to me technique.  I am not even sure what it is called, but I new it looked very springy,

Here is how I created this card.  I first folded the card base of 4 1/4 x 11 in half.  I then trimmed off 6 half inch pieces off the bottom.  

Using washi tape, i aligned four of the strips to make the "card base" again, leaving spaces in between.  I then glued the remaining pieces to be the posts of the fence to either side, leaving small portion hanging off the bottom, which I cut off.

I stamped and colored the images from Taylored Expressions.  I then stamped the sentiment from Pink and Main and matted it with purple cardstock. 

I love the way it came out and hope you do too.

Please join the challenge at Love to Craft Challenge blog and leave me a comment also.

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #251- Winter Fun

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is the winter season and it has been pretty chilly here in Southern California.  I think the high's have been in the high 50's, low 60's and at night around the 40's.  That is cold, but I love it.  The new challenge at Crafty Gals is all about fun- winter fun!

 

I received this cute image from Poladoodles titled "Build a Snowman- Theo Penguin", and I had so much fun coloring it, 

 

 

I colored the image with my Copic markers:

Snow: BG75, BG72, BG11

Carrot: YR09, YR16, YR15, YG07, YG05

Sticks: E25, E23

Penguin: C9, C7. C5, C1, C00, 100

Cardinal: R59, R46, R35

Scarf: V17, V15, V12

The card base is made with black cardstock, a white pattern from Lawn Fawn's Knit Picky 6 x 6 paper pad and stripes cut with dies from Taylored Expressions.

To finish the card, I added some snowflake stickers from Jolene's.

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

 

Mix It Up Challenge Blog- optional Mixed Media

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy New Year! A new year is upon us and makes me think about all the things I want to learn in the new year. Our challenge this month is one I would love to learn more about- mixed media. Here is the card I created to get my feet wet.

I saw this card on a video from Taylored Expressions and thought I would try it. I loved the colors, which drew me to the card.

I first stamped the Winter Village image and stamped it on the white cardstock with Clear Versamark.  I then used white embossing powder to heat emboss the image.

Then I took my blender brushes and two different blue inks and created the background.

To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Merriest Christmas stamp set with the darkest blue ink.  I then splattered white paint and some glitter to create the stars.

Thank you for stopping by,  Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Mix it Up Challenge Blog.

Crafty Gals Corner: Challenge #250- Tis the Season

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner and one of my favorite, when it is all about Christmas.  It is my favorite time of the year.  I was able to get this cute "Christmas Cocoa Cups 4" from Last Minute Manda.

 

 

If you know me, I love snowmen, so I so wanted to color up this cute image.

I colored the image with my Copics:

Nose: Y27, YR68, YR15

Holly: G29, G28, G24

Stars: Y28, YR23, Y15

Hat: T7, T5, T3

Snowman: B00, B0000

Cinnamon Sticks: E09, E08, E13

Arm Sticks: E27, E23

Mug: R59, R29, R27

I die cut the image into a circle shape and then a red frame cut to put around the circle. 

I finished the card by adding the sentiment from Taylored Expressions.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then share your Christmas cards with us at Crafty Gals Corner. 

 

 

 

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.

 

Mix it Up Challenge Blog with a Twist- Create your own background

Hello Crafty Friends,

New month means new challenge st Mix it Up Challenge blog.  This month the challenge is anything goes, with a twist- create your own background.

I knew exactly what I was going to do.  My favorite fruit in summer is Strawberries!  This super cute stencil was a freebie from Taylored Expressions and I couldn't wait to ink it up!

 

 

I used 2 red colors and 1 green color of stamp pad I have on hand.  I placed each stencil down and blended the color with my blender brushes.  After I was done blending, I used the A2 Lacy Layers Die set from Waffle Flower to cut the scalloped edging on the panel.

I used black ink to stamp the "seeds" on the strawberries and the sentiment.  I used the same scallop die set to cut the sentiment piece.  

I adhered everything together on the card base and to finish the card, I added the black twine bow,

Now it is your turn.  Create a card background and share it with us at Mix It Up Challenge Blog.  Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

 

Have fun

Love to Craft Challenge Blog- Anything Goes

 

 Hello Crafty Friends,

It is July 1st, can you believe it?  The summer is in full swing and it is a holiday weekend.  I have so many crafty projects I want to work on this weekend.

Today, I want to share my design team project for the challenge of Anything Goes over at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.

Here is the card I creating using all supplies from Taylored Expressions.

The card base was created using blue foil on the plaid foil its.  I then finished the plaid pattern with Cookie Monster and Peapod inks. I cut the panel with the frayed edge stacklets. 

I then stamped the Happy- On the Block- Happy Shadow with Cookie Monster ink and die cut with the matching die.   I then stamped the Birthday Wishes with All Together Occasions 2 stamp set. 

The panel was then matted with Peapod cardstock on a white card base.

I hope you join us for our challenge over at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.  Also, please leave me a comment.

Mix it Up Challenge Blog- Embossing

Hello Crafty Friends,

Here at the Mix-it up Challenge Blog we are challenging you to use your embossing tools. I tend to use embossing folders, but this month I decided to challenge myself and I created a wet-embossed card.

The card inspiration came from Taylored Expressions "Stamp Joy" project.  The background was stamped with Versamark ink and the I used clear embossing powder.  When the panel was cooled, I die cute the rectangle from the middle area. 

I stamped the sentiment "hello" with purple ink and die cut it with the matching die.  I then adhered the sentiment to a piece of vellum and wrapped the vellum around the die cut rectangle.  I then used foam squares to pop the middle section up. 

Simple card, but lots of depth with the embossing.

Now it is your turn to show us your embossing projects.  Leave me a comment and then share your project at Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Mix it Up Challenge Blog

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We have a new challenge at Mix it Up! The challenge is anything goes with a Distress Inks as the mix up.

I do not have distress inks, so I used distress oxides.

 To make the background, I blended barn door, mustard seed, and ripe persimmon distress oxides. 

The butterflies are from Taylored Expressions and were die cut from black cardstock and foiled buttrflies images on clear acetate. 

I stamped the sentiment from Taylor Expressions and folied it with black foil.

To finish the card, I added some tiny rhinestones to the card.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge with us at Mix it Up Challenge.