Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #277- Anything goes with a twist- Flowers for Mom

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

May is here and the end of another school year is quickly approaching.  I always love the month of May with it's anticipation for summer, but all the pretty colors of flowers that spring up this time of year.  When I saw the twist this month for Crafty Gals Corner, I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

I have had this paper in my stash for awhile and I thought what better time to color this panel up but now.

Here is the card I created:

 

I loved coloring this panel with my Copic Markers:

Greens: YG61, G82, G19, G24, YG09, G03

Yellows: Y08, Y13

Pinks: RV17, RV55, RV66, RV55

Purples: V25, V22

Blues: BG02, BG01

Oranges: YR14, YR02

Reds: R29, R14, R59, R29

I finished the card by adding the sentiment from Taylored Expressions, stamped in black ink on white cardstock and die cut out.  I then added a few pearls to the center of the pink flowers.

I hope you had a wonderful Mother's day and have an even better May.  Get out and smell the flowers. 

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

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner-Challenge #276- Anything Goes with a "Spring" twist

 

Hello crafty friends,

We are starting the fourth month of the year and we are speeding right through the year.   I can't believe that Easter was just this past weekend and as a teacher we are getting ready for state testing and then the end of the year.  

Spring is always a time that is full of bright colors and fun animals.  For the new challenge this month at Crafty Gals Corner, I brought out this cute ladybug girl stamp from Stamp Anniething, I believe.

Here is the card I created:

 

I colored the image with my Copics.

I then made the card base and background with paper from Echo Park "Little Ladybug" paper pack.  I die cut a few different sizes of circles.  The ladybugs and the sentiment is from the Echo Park paper pack. Simple but so cheerful.

Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.  Can't wait to see what yu create.  

Craft Gals Corner- Challenge 275 Anything Goes w/twist: Make it Green

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe it is March already?  Where is the year going?  We are soon going to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and then Easter.  The days are flying by.

Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, the challenge this month at Crafty Gals Corner is to create with a Green twist, so let's see those St. Patrick's day cards.

I went a little different with my card and went green toward the "Wicked" theme.

Here is the card I created using stamps from Kindred Stamps.

I could not come up with an appropriate background to create, so I used the powers of the internet and I searched fro a background from the movie.  I liked how one side was pink and one was green, perfect to place the two girls in front.

I then set out to color the girls with my Copic markers 

Elphaba:

Hat, cloak, dress and shoes: N7, N6, N4, N2

Broom Handle:  E47, E44, E42

Broom Bristles: E34, Y15, Y13

Skin: G17, YG07, YG05, YG03, YG01

Lips: G29, G12, G14

Hair: T8, T5, T3 

Glinda

Skin:E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R22, R20

Hair: E47, E44, E42, Y00

Lips: RV34, RV32, RV10

Crown and Earrings: C3, C0

Scepter: C3, C1, C00

Dress: RV14, RV13, RV10 

The sentiment is from the same set as the images.  I stamped it with Versamark and embossed with white powder.

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my contribution to the challenge.  Now please leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Then, please plan to share with us over at Crafty Gals Corner, you "green" projects.   

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge # 274- Anything Goes with a Twist: Heart

 

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

February is all about Valentine's Day and love and the challenge this month at Crafty Gals Corner challenges you to use a heart on your project.  Let's see those projects you made for your loved ones, using a heart.  

I chose to use this adorable image from Saturated Canary that I have in my stash.

 

I colored the image using my Copic Markers:

Skin: E13, E11, E00

Hair: E29, E25

Lips: E04

Eyes: B24, B21

Dress: RV34, R83, RV11, RV10, RV000

Shoes: 100, C9, C7, C5, C3, C1

Grass: G99, G94, G24

Mushroom R35, RV21, E53, E50

The card base was created from papers from Authentique's line "Lovely".  I added some heart shaped pearls to the card for embellishment. 

Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner, sharing a project with a heart on it. 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #272 "Tis the Season"

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe we are well into the "ber" months, which Christmas right around the corner.  The new year will be here before we know it.  Have you started on your Christmas cards yet?  I have started with this one card I created for our challenge "Tis the Season".

For this challenge, I received this adorable digital stamp from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps stamp entitled "Pugsley". 

Here is the card I created using the stamp.

 

The card base was created using paper from Photoplay's line titled "Holiday Cheer".

I colored the stamp with my Copics to look like a friend of mine's pug.

Body: E43, E53, E50

Face: W9, W7, W5

Antlers: BG99, BG96, BG93

Tongue: R85, R83

Now it is your turn to create a Christmas card and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.  But, first, leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts on this card.   

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #271: Fill in the Blank: Spooky _________

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

How is it already October?  Didn't we just start the year 2025.  This year is flying by.  

We are near Halloween, so preparations for trick-or-treating and decorating our houses for the event are happening.   How ever you celebrate Halloween with cute images like this one from Colour of Love or spooky things like blood and ghosts, please be careful.

We have a new challenge over at Crafty Gals Corner.  It is another fill in the blank, but this month we want you to finish the phrase: Spooky _______.

I went with Spooky Night. I received this adorable but spooky image from Colours of Love.  The image is titled "Little Batty's Pumpkin Patch".  I think she is more cute than spooky.

     

 

Here is the card I created.

 

I created this card panel coloring with my Copics.

Skin: G24, YG03, YG11

Hair: BV08, V17, V15

Eyes: B26, B21

Dress: C9, C7, C5, RV99, RV95, RV91

Shoes and bats: C9, C7, C5 

Sky: BV25, BG78, BG75, BG72

Tree: E79, E29, E25, E23

Moon: Y38, Y19, Y15

Pumpkins: YR27, YR68, YR15, Y19, Y15

Dirt: E79, E57, E34

Leaves and Stems: YG97, YG95, YG93 

Here is a close up of the coloring on the image:

 

I matted the card on a piece of black and then purple cardstock.  

I finished the card by die cutting from a grey glitter card stock the word "spooky" from Stampin Up Expressions Thinlits.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then join us over at Crafty Gals Corner to share your cards that fill in the blank: Spooky ________.

 

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #270- Fillin the Blank: Fall _______

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We took a month off at Crafty Gals Corner, but we are back with a new challenge.  The challenge for this month is Fill in the Blank: Fall ___________.  We want to see your fall projects.  You can share them with us at our challenge blog here.

This past month has been a whirlwind with a new school year starting.  I have been busy, to the break was much needed and helpful.  

For the challenge, I chose to fill in the blank with Fox, but using this adorable fox from Polkadoodles entitled :Pumpkin Autumn Fall Fox".

 

Here is the card I created with the sweet image:

 

I used my Copics to color the image. 

Fox: E09,E07, E97, E23, E31

Leaves, Stem and Scarf: BG99, BG96, BG93

Pumpkin: YR18, YR02, E93

The card base was created with pattern paper from Scrapbook.com- Woodland collection.  I then finished the card with some jute, a tassel I had in my stash and some wooden leaves I got at Dollar Tree.

Now it is your turn.  Create a fall project and share with with us at Crafty Gals Corner.   Then leave me a comment.  Happy Crafting.  

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #269: Fill in the Blank: _________ July

 

Hello Crafty Friends, 

Can you believe that half of 2025 is over?  I saw a meme the other day that said we are closer to 2050 than we are to 2000.  It is hard to imagine that.  It is hard to imagine that my summer break is over half over too.  I have so many projects and techniques I want to work on and accomplish, but I have been productive so far.  How are your summer plans going?

Today we have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.  The challenge is another Fill in the Blank: __________ July.  You can be as creative as you want as you are working through this challenge.  When I think of July, I think of Christmas in July.  I love Christmas, so any reason to work on and celebrate Christmas I am all for it.   

The image I played with is from RAM stamps.  Rachelle is an amazing designer and I always love to play with her stamps.  

 

Here is a note from Rachelle Anne Miller:

I am an artist & designer living in the beautiful Adelaide Hills in South Australia with my husband and three amazing children! I love to create and am especially drawn to all things cute. I've worked on children's books, greeting cards, craft supplies, children's room décor, tech accessories, and more. I love to bring out joy and imagination in my art and create something a little different to inspire and make you smile.

 

Her stamps definitely make me smile.  Here is the card I created using the digital stamp "Christmas Joy".

 

I used Carta Bella "Christmas" line for the card base.  I then made a shaker for the stamped image and used pieces from my stash.

I colored the images with my Copics:

JOY: R59, R46, R35

Lights: Y13, G28, YR68, BG45

Kangaroo: E79, E57, E37, E34, E31

Koala: BV23, E74, E70

Noses: C9 

The little Koala and Kangaroo looks like they are having fun and spreading the JOY of Christmas around.

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment and then join the challenge with your own July project to Crafty Gals Corner.  

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.

 

Mix It Up Challenge Blog- Challenge- Paper Piecing

Hello Crafty Friends,

Have you ever paper pieced an image before?  I loved creating those paper dolls from the Cricut cartrudge many years back, which I still have, to create cute little people.  Not quite the same thing, but so much fun. If you do, that is the challenge at Mix It Up Challenge Blog this month; Paper Piecing,

 I used the birthday stamp from Simon Says stamps to paper piece the balloons for a cute birthday card.

Here is the card I created:

 

I stamped the image 3 times, 2 times on the card front and one time on a scrap piece of the same blue cardstock.  I then stamped the image several times on different colors of cardstock.  I then cut out each balloon and party popper with the color I wanted.  I glued all the pieces to the individual stamped image.  I then popped this image up on the card front.

To finish the card, I layered the card front on another piece of blue cardstock.  I also stamped the sentiment from Taylored Expressions in black ink at the top. 

I hope you try paper piecing if you have never tried it.  Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Love to Craft Challenge Blog- Anything Goes

 

 Hello Crafty Friends,

It is a new month which means a new challenge at Love to Craft Challenge Blog, where the challenge is always Anything Goes.  I love to look through everyone's creations each month, so keep crafting,

I love this time of the year and making cute cards makes it even more fun.

I created this cute card of a snowman from Polkadoodles- Hello Frosty Snowman Too Cute.

I used Copics to color the  image:

Snow: C2, C0, 0

Scarf: BG47, BG13, BG11

Hearts: R37, R34, R43, R33, RV93, RV91, R24, R14

Nose and Beak: YR68, YR65, YR61

Sticks: E23, E21

Bird: BG07, BG02, BG01

I created the card base with pattern paper from Echo Park's Hello Winter line and cut out some snowflakes with my Cricut,

I finished the card by stamping the sentiment from the Winter Chalet line from Photoplay. 

Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #260- Anything Goes - Make it Spooky

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is new challenge time at Crafty Gals Corner.  The challenge this month is Anything goes, with the twist, of make it spooky/ I chose to use the following image from The Paper Shelter

This is the card I created with the image "Adorable Halloween Witch".

I used Copics to color the image.

Hair: G24, YG03, YG11

Hat and Shoes: C9, C7, C5 

Skin: BV23, BV31

Broom: Y26, Y23, E29, E25, E23

Pumpkins: YR27, YR68, YR15

Dress: RV99, RV95

Cupcake: E29, E35. E23

Candy: YR68, YR16, G24, YG11, E25, E23, Y19, Y15, R35

The card base was created using some scraps and a sticker from an Echo Park Halloween Paper pack.

I hope you found inspiration.  Please leave me a comment and if you are ready to create a spooky project of your own, join us at Crafty Gals Corner and share your project.

 

Mix It Up Challenge Blog- Smooshing

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

September is here and I am holding on to the fun things about summer.  Today I have a card to share with you using our optional challenge- smooshing. 

I created the background by adding some Taylored Exprssions Snow Cone and Cotton Candy ink to a laminated piece of paper. 

I then took water and sprayed a little over the ink.

 

Then I took my cardstock and picked up the ink to create the sky.

 

Here is a look at the finished card.

 I used the Lawn Fawn-Whoosh Kites set to create the card.

I also used the grass border die from Lawn Fawn.

I colored the mice and kite with my Copics.

Mice: T5, T3, T1, T0, E00, E000, E93

Kite: RV34, RV32, RV21

I had fun making this card.  I hope you like it too.  Please leave me a card and let me know.

Then create a card of your own and then share it with us over at Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Love to Craft Challenge Blog- Anything Goes

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

New month and new challenge at Love to Craft Challenge This month I was lucky enough to get to play with this adorable digi from All Dressed Up entitled "Birthday Girl".

I used the paper pack from Echo park "Happy Birthday" for the card front.

I then colored the image with my Copics:

Hair: E49, E44, E43

Skin: E13, E11, E21

Unicorn: C3, C1, C0

Dress, Shoes and bows: V25, V22, V20

Table and Unicorn: R85, R83

I love how the card came out and can't wait to give it to the recipient.

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment and then create your own creation and share it with us at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.