Make it Colourful Challenge #16

Good morning!  Happy Monday and 1st day of December!  Did I really just type that! Time is just zipping by!  Since it's the first of the month, it's time for a new Make it Colourful Challenge.  The challenge for December is "glistening snow and/or ice".  The goal is to achieve the look of sparkling snow and ice using only coloring techniques.  No cheating allowed with glitter pens or the like!  It's definitely a challenge!  As always, there are some fantastic inspiration photos on the blog, as well as amazing projects from the DT to get your creative juices flowing.  Our wonderful guest, Sandy, has also created a video on how she achieved the glistening effect, so be sure to check it all out.

Here is my attempt at glistening snow and ice:

My card base and mats are GKD Aqua Sea and the miscellaneous solid patterned papers are from my stash.  The fun Winter image was created by merging the Icy Lake Pre-made Scene and Brooke Ice Skating, both from Make it Crafty.  I printed the merged image on MiC Blending Card and colored it all with my Copics.  I tried to make the ice and snow look shimmery with the colors I chose.  I'm not sure I was successful, but hopefully the snow and ice at least have some added dimension. I used my Copic airbrush to do the sky and tried to make it look like rays of light were coming through.  I finished off the card with two die cut snowflake corners (using a Memory Box die) and a few punched snowflakes with gems in the centers. 

Here is a close-up of the colored scene:

Copic Colors:

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

Hair: E50, E53, E57, YR 31

Leggings: BV00, BV,04, BV13, BV17

Sweater, hat and leg warmers: BG10, BG11, BG45, BG53, BG57

Scarf and mittens: YG01, YG03, YG25, YG17, YG67

Ice: C1, E30, B32, BG93, BV00

Snow: C1, B000, BG10, E30, BV00

Wood: E31, E35, E57, E79

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Make it Colourful Challenge blog and check out the fabulous inspiration for the new challenge!  We hope you will play along!  There is a new album set up in the Make it Crafty store photo gallery for your entries.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy #79 (sketch)
Fab 'n Funky Challenge #239 (diecuts)
Card Mania Challenge #61 (favorite color combo; mine is blue, green and purple)
MarkerPop Challenge #57 (Winter/Christmas)
Digi Sketch Challenge (use diecuts and punches +/- sketch)

Here is the SALS sketch:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #64

Hi again!  I'm back with a second post for today, although that's because it's already tomorrow in Brisbane, Australia and it's time for another Elphine House Australia Challenge.  The theme this month is "favorite colors".  It couldn't be easier than that!  Please remember that you must use an image designed by Elisabeth Bell (any company) for your project.

Here is my DT card:

 

Those who know me know that these aren't my "real" favorite colors.  They are only my favorites this time of year when I love the warm colors of Autumn.  My card base and mats are SU More Mustard and the patterned papers are from the Bo Bunny Forever Fall 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Daisy Scattering Love from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I cut out the "thankful" sentiment with my Cameo.  A simple bow and a few gemstone leaves finished my simple card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by again!  Be sure to check out the new Elphine House Australia challenge and feat your eyes on the gorgeous creations from Lynda and Julie.  We hope you will play along with your favorite Elisabeth Bell image and favorite colors!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Seems A Little Sketchy Challenge #78 (sketch)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a great evening and see you soon!

Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday! Hope you've had a good week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  We have a fun event coming up on Saturday if it doesn't get rained out.  We finally got some much needed rain last night, but because of the heat, everything dried back up again right away. Maybe we will get a little more in the next few days.  Anyway, before getting on with the day, I am here with my DT post for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is "picnic or barbecue".  You may now use any coloring medium you'd like, but you must still have a colored image on your project.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are GKD Blue Denim and the patterned paper is from the Webster's Pages Citrus Squeeze collection.  The fun barbecue image is Big Guy Grilling from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some Washi Tape strips in the upper right corner and a bit of Baker's Twine to finish my card. I've got a birthday sentiment inside for special family member. 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Friday Coloring Challenge and check out the fantastic creations from my teammies, Dawn, Penny and Kathi!  We hope you will play along!  We've got a great sponsor for August.  Bombshell Stamps is offering the winner a digi set of their choice.  You'll love their fun retro and vintage images!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy #70 (sketch)
MarkerPop Challenge #49 (anything goes)
Digi Galore Challenge (anything goes)
Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge #16 (summer food)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)

Here is the sketch (I flipped it):

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Katarina

Good morning!  Happy Tuesday!  Hope your week is going well so far! I've got tons to do today, so I am going to make this brief.  I am popping in to share a card I made for a couple of challenges I enjoy doing.  I also wanted to mention that Lisa Tyrell has a fabulous candy on offer on her blog.  Be sure and check it out!  It includes gift vouchers for two awesome on-line shops! You won't want to miss it!

Here is my card:

 

My card base and Mats are SU Basic Black and the patterned papers are from the atd Story of Us 5x7 pad. The gorgeous image is Katarina from Delicious Doodles.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I added some snow glitter to the trim on her cloak and dress.  I didn't add much in the way of embellishments here.  I just added a couple of crackle glass gems to finish my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I will be around to visit once I'm home from a couple of appointments.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Delicious Doodles Challenge #90 (for the love of animals)
Corrosive Challenge #200 (anything goes)
Seems a Little Sketchy #66 (sketch)
Cute Card Thursday #323 (blues and hues)

Here is  the sketch:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Alcohol Markers Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  I hope you've had a great week and you have some fun plans for the weekend! It's been a busy one for me, but I'm looking forward to a little down time this weekend.  Hopefully, the weather will cooperate.  I am here now to share my DT card for this week's Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is a "color inspiration".  We always love to see the different takes on the color scheme, but please remember you must have coloring with alcohol markers (any brand) on your project.

Here is the color palette, courtesy of Design Seeds:

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Not Quite Navy and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Nutmeg 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Fairy Reading from Ditzie Digi Design.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics. I added some Bisque Liquid Pearls to the fairy wings, the toadstool spots and her necklace.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A punched butterfly with Liquid Pearls finished my card. 

Here is a close-up of the image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Alcohol Markers Challenge and check out the fantastic creations from my teammies, Dawn, Penny and Kathi.  We hope you will play along this week!  Our sponsor for May is Ditzie Digi Design.  They are offering three prizes this month: first prize is 3 digis, second prize is 2 digis and third prize is 1 digi of the winner's choice from the Ditzie Digi Design Etsy shop.  Lots of chances to win fab digis!  Go check them out!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy # 64 (sketch)
Crafting for All Seasons #77 (things with wings)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a great day and I'll be back in a couple of hours for the Digi Bells Blog Hop! Hope to see you then!

A Whole Latte Love

Good morning!  Happy Tuesday!  Hope you're having a good week so far!  The weather has been gorgeous here the last couple of days!  It's warm and sunny and definitely feels like Spring!  I am popping in really quickly this morning to share a card I made for a friend, but it also fits a couple of challenges I enjoy doing.

Here it is:

 

My card base and mats are SU Bernuda Bay and the yummy patterned papers are from the Basic Grey RSVP 6x6 pad. The cute image is Thanks a Latte from Tiddly Inks. I printed it on Make it Colour Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  The sentiment on the little tag is from Create With TLC.  Some die-cut circles and a little bow finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be around to visit as soon as I get a few things done around the house.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Tiddly Inks Stamps FB Challenge (something yummy)
Seems A Little Sketch #61 (sketch)
Deep Ocean Challenge #75 (for a friend)
Creative Fingers Challenge #29 (anything goes)
Crafty Little Fairies (add a tag)

 

Here is SALS-61:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #80 - Anything Goes

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  How did it get to Thursday again so fast?  Time flies when you are having fun, I guess!  Anyway, I am here as always on Thursday with my Little Miss Muffet DT post.  We have a new challenge for you today! The theme is the ever-popular "anything goes" so we hope to see lots of folks participating!  Hope you have enjoyed all the festivities for our three-year birthday party this month! 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Bermuda Bay and the patterned papers are from the Prima Alla Prima 8x8 pad.  The adorable image is Polka Dot Pals Lottie from Little Miss Muffet Stamps and I colored her up with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few K & Co. banner stickers and some gems from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Little Misses and our wonderful guest designers, Gaynor, Donna and Astrid!  We hope you will play along!  You have until Tuesday, March 11th at 11:55 PM CST to enter your project.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy #59 (sketch)
Crafty Girls Challenge #12 (anything goes)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Love To Create Challenge #104 (anything goes)

 

Here is SALS-59:

Have a wonderful day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet - Super Saturday

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  I will confess that my cards are NOT actually in the mail yet, but they are done and I have purchased stamps, so I hope I can get them done later today or, at the latest, Monday morning.  I know, I know.  It wasn't going to happen again this year - lol!  Anyway, I am here with my DT post for Super Saturday at the Little Miss Muffet blog.  We have a freebie, a $1 stamp and a couple of spotlighted stamps at a reduced price for a limited time.  The Little Misses have some inspiration for you, too!

The freebie is Shade Tree and the $1 stamp is Christmas Shade Tree.  I love all these tree stamps, but just haven't managed to make cards with them.  I did make a card with one of the spotlighted stamps, Sugar 'n Spice Dolls Sugar.  The Sugar 'n Spice Sentiments are also spotlighted today.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are GKD Turquoise Sea and the patterned papers are from the Echo Park So Happy Together 6x6 pad.  I colored up Sugar with my Copics and added some polka dots to her outfit with my Sharpie White Paint Pen.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A punched border and some Ice White Pearl Pen accents finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the wonderful inspiration from the Little Misses then head to the Little Miss Muffet store for your goodies.  Don't forget that you can enter our "you've been framed" challenge until Tuesday at 11:55 PM CST.  There is also a fantastic holiday sale going on right now.  Check out the details at the store!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy #54 (sketch)
The Cutie Pie Challenge #59 (for a special friend)
Oozak Challenge #27 (let's celebrate)

Here is SALS-54:

Have a great day and see you soon!

Never Too Old

Hi again!  I'm up now and back with a super quick post to share a card I made for a friend's birthday and a couple of challenges I do when I can.  Weekends are usually pretty quiet on my blog, but I had this one done on my desk just waiting for pics.

My card base and mats are GKD Turquoise Sea and the patterned papers are from the Pink Paislee House of Three Soiree collection.  The fun image is a digi called Happy Hour from Kenny K.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added glitter to the polka dots on her dress, Liquid Pearls to her necklace, earrings and bracelet and Glossy Accents to her glass. She is popped up on Pop-Dots. The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few gems from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be around a little later this morning to visit.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketch #52 (sketch)
Kenny K.'s Krafty Krew Challenge #159 (pumps and pearls)
Twisted Tuesday Challenge #63 (challenge: use pop-dots; twist: use polka dots)

Here is SALS-52:

Have a great day!

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #74 - Seeing Dots

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Hope you've had a good week so far!   I can't believe it's already Thursday again!  I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon today and hope that he will give me the go-ahead to add back a few of my normal activities.  We'll see later on this morning.  Right now, I'm here with my Little Miss Muffet DT post for this week.  We have a new challenge for you this time.  The theme is "seeing dots".  We want to see dots somewhere on your project.  The adorable Polka Dot Pals give you the perfect start to this challenge, but anything dotty goes!

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Blue Bayou and thee patterned papers are from the Carta Bella Winter Fun  and Teresa Collins Santa's List 6x6 pads.  The cute image is Polka Dot Pals Issie from the new release at Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I colored her up with my Copics and added white glitter to the snow and the trim on her cap.  I added a cloudy sky with my Copics.  The circle sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some Blue Bayou stitched ribbon and a sparkly SU crystal snowflake finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the DT and our wonderfully-talented Guest Designers, Jenny and Sue!  We hope you will play along!  You have until Tuesday, November 19th at 11:55 PM CST to enter the challenge.  All of the details and rules are in the challenge post and on the blog sidebar.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems a Little Sketchy #51 (sketch)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
613 Avenue Create #44 (anything goes)

Here is SALS #51:

Have a great day and see you soon!

Alcohol Markers Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a great week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  My weekend won't be that fun, I'm sure.  I am having back surgery today, so this post is pre-scheduled, as will all of my posts be until I am able to get up and around again.  I hope it won't be long before I can at least get back on-line, but it may take me a bit to catch up and come by to visit.  Anyway, I am here to share my DT card for this week's Alcohol Markers Challenge at The Outlawz site.  As always for the last challenge of the month, the theme is "anything goes" with the option to make it a Christmas creation.  You can do whatever you'd like, but please remember your project must have coloring with Alcohol markers (any brand).

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are GKD Cranberry Tart and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Vintage Christmas 6x6 pad.  The precious image is Christmas Angel Daniella by Elisabeth Bell for Belles 'n Whistles.  I got her from Dies to Die For when I received a gift voucher from winning a challenge they sponsored.  I stamped her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  In case you are interested, this image is also available as a pre-colored card topper in a set called Christmas Angels from The Hobby House.  I added a bit of Shabby White Frantage around the image and stitched around all the panels of my sketch.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A double-loop satin bow, a pearl stick pin and a bunch of beautiful Wild Orchid Crafts roses finished my Christmas card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Alcohol Markers Challenge and check out the beautiful creations from the rest of the DT!  We hope you will play along with our final challenge of October!  There are always lots of awesome prizes up for grabs when you enter the challenges at The Outlawz!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
The Hobby House Challenge #5 (roses)
Seems a Little Sketchy #50 (sketch)
The Digi Bells Guest Design Team Call (anything Christmas with Elisabeth Bell)
Crafts-Too Challenge You #4 (Theme: Christmas; Twist 2: what Christmas means to you ; to me it's the spirit of giving and the sharing of peace and love)
613 Avenue Create #42 (create your own challenge; see below)

Here is SALS #50:

Here is the 613 Avenue C CYOC grid:

Column 1: image, sentiment, patterned paper

Column 2: any sketch

Column 3: Glossy Accents, Fran-Tage

Column 4: pearls, flowers

Column 5: ribbon, stitching

Have a great weekend and I will be back as soon as I can!

Little Miss Muffet Stamps - Super Saturday

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  I hope your weekend is off to a great start!  I would have been enjoying time with family, but my trip got cancelled, so I will actually be around more than I thought this weekend. Anyway, it's time for another Super Saturday at the Little Miss Muffet blog.  We've got another cute freebie, spotlighted stamps at a reduced price in the Little Miss Muffet shop and lots of inspiration from the Little Misses with both!

The freebie this week is Feline Sleeping.  It's perfect for a cat lover like me!  I didn't have a chance to create with it this week, but don't miss grabbing your freebie!  The spotlighted stamps are Sugar 'n Spice Dolls Jasmine and the Sugar 'n Spice Sentiments.

Here is my card using both:

My card base and mats are SU Baja Breeze and the patterned papers are from the Carta Bella True Friends 6x6 pad.  I colored Jasmine with my Copics to match the colors in the papers.  The Sugar 'n Spice Sentiment is perfect for someone sweet!  A doily from Webster's Pages and a triple loop organza bow finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and check out the wonderful inspiration from the other Little Misses!  Then head over to the Little Miss Muffet shop to get your freebie and the reduced stamps.  You can always find lots of inspiration with Little Miss Muffet Stamps on the Little Miss Muffet Gallery blog.  And don't forget, you still have until Tuesday, September 24 at 11:55 PM CDT to enter our current pink and gray challenge.  We hope to see you join us!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy #48 (sketch)
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner #80 (anything goes)
Divas by Design (anything goes)

Here is SALS-48:

Have a great weekend and see you soon!