Seasons Tweetings

Welcome to our December Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is De Egel and the lucky winner will receive a special prize!

For this challenge I pulled out a colored image from Wink Wink called Seasons Tweetings and I used digital papers and elements from the I Love Snow kit.

These colored elements are perfect to work with when you don't have a lot of time to color your own images and find matching papers!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Happy Holidays!

Fa La La La La La La!

It's time for another challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "Tis the Season". 

Our amazing sponsor is The Paper Shelter  and the lucky winner will receive 3 images of their choice! The thing I love most about using TPS images are they come not only in black and white but color too!

When you need to make a quick card, grab those color images and start playing which is what I did for my card.  This image is from the Fa La La.... set and the papers are from the Lil Man collection by Cosmo Cricket that I purchased from Snap Click, the snowflake brands are by Kate Hadfield Designs and the sentiment was computer generated.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Christmas Gnome Stack

GNOMES is the theme for our December challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until January 10th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

        

The image is Christmas Gnome Stack by Conie Fong Art.  I printed the image on copic paper then went to work coloring. After coloring I put it through my Silhouette Cameo and was very disappointed when the blade didn't cut through the paper so I ended up fussy cutting (which I really don't like doing!) to salvage the images.  

I pulled out my brand new Stacked Merry Die-namics by MFT and cut three layers of white and one layer of contrasting color then glued them all together to create a stack,  After choosing the background papers, I glued the die-cuts into position, applied foam tape to the back of the image and placed it next to the sentiment.  To finish it off, a button and some baker's twine.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for your chance to win!

Merry Snail

This image is Holiday Snail by Gerda Steiner Designs.  I think this is my second time trying my hand at an interactive card.  It always takes me so long to figure things out so I hope my second card will go much faster!

I used the Movin' & Groovin' Slimline die set by MFT although I don't see this set on their website, it is available at Simon Says Stamp.  I followed a tutorial on MFT YouTube that was quite helpful.

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Holidays!

Challenges:

A Place to Start - Happy Holidays (Dec 30) .

Crafting Happiness Challenges - Christmas (Dec 31) .

Dream Valley Challenges - Christmas #284 (Jan 7) .

Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum

This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Anything Goes and our sponsor for this challenge is Twinkle Lane Designs!

This darling image is Little Drummer Boy and I used Copic markers to color him up.  I used oval die cuts to frame him and the sentiment is from Avery Elle, Nutcrackers. 

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas cards and for some extra inspiration, make sure you check out our Design Team's creations.

Christmas Fox

It's time for another fun & fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  The theme for this challenge is Winter Wonderland and our sponsor for this challenge is Lee Holland Designs!

This adorable image is Fox with Christmas Presents and I used Copic markers to color the image. Once the coloring was complete I added some glossy accents and Nuvo glitter drops for dimension. I wanted to add some Christmas embellies but I couldn't find anything in my stash tht worked -  the hunt continues!

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Holy Night

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Silent Night, Holy Night" - operative word being "Holy" so we want you to feature a Nativity Scene on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

This image was created using Peaceful Night by Woodware Stamps.  I stamped the image with Versamark and set with black embossing powder and heat gun.  This time around I colored the image with watercolors instead of Copics.  I added some white and gold twine to the top and used gold cardstock for the backing.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Christmas Surprise

 Welcome to our SKETCH Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!   Our sponsor for this challenge is Colour of Love .

This image is Christmas Surprise and I started off by pulling out my Copic markers to color it up.

After coloring the image I picked out some papers from the Be Merry collection by Pink & Main and started putting my sketch interpretation together.  The snowflake border was made using the die-cut Snowflake Border by Lawn Fawn.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Coffee Break For You

 It's time for another fun and fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Anything Goes.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs  and the lucky winner will receive 3 images of their choice!

This image is Coffee Break and I used Copic markers to color the image.  After coloring I found a sketch that I decided to follow and used papers from Sweater Weather by Lawn Fawn for the layers.  I added the coffee ring by using a stamp from the Coffee Break #1 collection by Inky Antics and the sentiment is from the Simple Sentiment Strips collection by Whimsy Stamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Challenges:

Color Throwdown #719 .

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - Sketch #242 .

Coal?!

WASHI TAPE is the theme for our November challenge at Christmas Craft Creations!   

Our challenge will run until December 13th so make sure to upload your creation by then for your chance to win a special prize.

This is one of my favorite stamps, Amanda saw Santa Claus by Eat Cake Graphics, I just love the expression on her face! I found the sentiment stamp at a local thrift store, it made me laugh so I had to buy it and I think it goes well with Amanda.

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to jump over to CCC and check out the fabulous creations by our Design Team.

Please remember to add our challenge badge (above) to your post for your chance to win!

Challenges

Unicorn Challenge - Christmas is Coming #82 (Nov 30) .

Dragonfly Dreams - Christmas (Dec 3) .

Stamping Sensations - Christmas Celebration (Nov 30) .

We Love Stamping - Christmas (Nov 30) .

Jingle Belles - Funny Ho! Ho! (Nov 16) .

Holly Hello

 This month at Winter Wonderland our challenge theme is Robin Redbreast chosen by our own Christine and our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs.

You will have until December 1st to link up your Robin creations so get creating!

This image is Winter Robin and I love this little fella.

I used Copic markers to color the image and unfortunately I don't think you can see the Nuvo Glitter Drops I added to the snow blanketing some of the holly leaves.  I also used Glossy Accents on the berries.  The sentiment is from the Holly Berries stamp set by Hero Arts.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas card creation and for some extra inspiration, make sure you check out our Design Team's creations.

Challenges:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Trees #68 (do tree branchs count?!) Nov 30 .

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Festive Things with Wings #142 (Nov 30) .

 

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts and our theme for this challenge is Lots of Layers!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Pretty Cute Stamps and the lucky winner will receive a $15 gift certificate towards digital products!

I've used a Pretty Cute Stamps image, Pumpkin Spice.  Tis the season for pumpkin spice I figure!  The digi set comes with a number of images to mix and match - it's definitely fun to play with.

I used Copic markers to color the image and will admit, the colors in the picture seem a bit mis-matched but I promise you, the colors match closer to the coffee cup than what you see here! After putting the card together I played around with adding some embellies but all that seemed to work was one button.

I'm so glad you stopped by and make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Sweet Christmas Wishes Cupcake Style

Join me for our new challenge over at Christmas with the Cuties!  Our theme for this challenge is "Oh bring us some figgy pudding" - operative word being "pudding" so we want you to include a Christmas related food somewhere on your card and don't forget, your creation must be Christmas themed and feature a cute image.  

We have moved to a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will continue to play along so you have a chance to proudly display our Winners Badge or Top 3 Badge.

I recently purchased this stamp set, Jolly Cupcakes by Pawsome Stamps and I had so much fun putting this slimline card together.  I used Copic markers to color the image then I went to work fussy cutting them.  For the background I used Anitque Linen and Frayed Burlap Distress Inks and the stencil is Frosty Snowflakes by Simple Stories.  I used foam tape to adhere the images to the card and sprayed Sparkle Shimmer Spray over the entire card.  To finish it off I applied Glossy Accents.

Now it's your turn to show us your Christmas project and make sure you check out the Design Team's creations for some inspiration and remember - projects must be Christmassy and have to be Cute!

Challenges:

Heart 2 Heart Challenges - Stencil It (Nov 1) .

Addicted to Stamps and More! - Stencil (Oct 25) .

Giant Happy Fall

Welcome to our SKETCH Challenge at Creative Sketchy Girls!  You will have until November 19th to link up your interpretation of our fabulous sketch. 

I hope you can see my interpretation of the sketch in my design.  

Instead of using rectangle paper layers I added the Giant Happy Fall sentiment by Lawn Fawn for the first layer and the die-cut Large Leaves by The Stamp Market for the second rectangle layer. The circle is represented by the wooden button.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges

Addicted to Stamps and More! - Die Cuts and/or Stencils #440 (Oct 25)

The Card Concept - Color Challenge #182a (Oct 31) .

What's up Witches?

It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is Hallowe'en OR Black, Green, Orange & Purple if Hallowe'en isn't your thing.

Our sponsor for this challenge is KLM Designs and oooh, there are so many adorable images to play with.  I love Hallowe'en so I chose to work with Three Witches for this challenge.

I used Copic markers to color these three and set to work matching papers from Doodlebug Designs, Boos & Brews.

Make sure you check out the amazingly creative creations from our Design Team then it's your turn to start creating!

Challenges

Crafty Gals Corner - Halloween Colors #236 (Nov 9) .

Shopping our Stash - Frightfully Delightful #481 (Oct 25)

Try it on Tuesday - Halloween Time (Nov 1) .

Unicorn Challenge - Spooky and/or Cute #81 (Oct 29) .