New Challenge at Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenge - May 1 to June 15

Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges has a brand-new challenge ready for you!

Each challenge, CBC features a fresh Bingo card filled with fun and creative prompts - and while it's not your typical game of BINGO, the rules are simple:

Choose at least three items from ONE column and include them in your project.

This is a just-for-fun challenge, but it's a great way to get inspired - and you could earn a Winner or Top Pick Badge to proudly display on your bog or socials!

For my first project, I picked the "I" column, which includes the following elements: 1 Layer Card- Green - Stamped Text - Ink Blending

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My second card was created using the "O" column, which includes the following elements: Mini-slimline - Stripes - Metal - Vellum

I started with embossing white cardstock with Crochet Mandala embossing folder and placed yellow striped paper overtop and layered with vellum.  The die cuts are Stitched Flower Frame by Lawn Fawn and the sentiment is Bold Blooms from Concord & 9th.  The metal accent is a paperclip with an added pink tassle.

I had so much fun working with these elements - they really pushed my creativity!

Visit the Christmas [or not] BINGO Challenges blog to check out the full BINGO card and get inspired by the Design Team's creations. Then it's your turn - we can't wait to see what you make!

Happy crafting!

2 or More Patterned Papers Challenge at Creative Knockouts

We're back with a brand-new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

This time, we want you to use two or more patterned papers so grab your crafty supplies and join the fun!

Our amazing sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up, and they're offering a fantastic prize - so don't miss your chance to play along!

This sweet image is Wellie Boots Girl.  

I used Copic markers to color the image, matching the two designer papers I chose. Once I had the card layout complete, I used the sentiment from Simon Says Stamp Mix & Match Butterfly stamp set.  

After fussy cutting the image (I hate fussy cutting, lol) I added it to the card and applied two clear dots and called it a day!

Be sure you check out the amazing and inspiring creations from our talented Design Team, then share your masterpiece with us!

Happy Crafting!

Steampunk Spring

We're back with a brand-new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

This time, the theme is Spring is in the Air- we want to see how you incorporate Spring details into your crafty creation, so grab your crafty supplies and join the fun!

Our amazing sponsor for this challenge is SheepSki Designs, and they're offering a fantastic prize - so don't miss your chance to play along! You will have until April 1st to load your creation.

This image is titled Mechanical and can be found under this category.  I started by printing the image on a book page then used distress ink on the creases.  I heat embossed clear embossing powder over the Easy Repeat Stitched Vines background stamp.  I tore the cardstock and attached to the book page then added a few green gems and used distress ink on a beehive background stamp and finished it off with some ribbon, pin and butterfly charm.

Be sure you check out the amazing and inspiring creations from our talented Design Team, then share your masterpiece with us!

Happy Crafting!

Egg-stra Special

Two or More Patterned Papers is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from Polkadoodles!

I created this card using In the Nest Chick, how cute is she!  I used Copic markers to color the image then used circle die cuts to cute and frame the image.

I pulled out my stash of Easter papers and my Lots of Dots embossing folder by Taylored Expressions and went to work assembling the card.  The sentiment is from the Window Scene: Spring stamps set by MFT (no longer available).

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

Challenges:

Polkadoodles - ATG #5 (May 1) .

Craft Rocket Challenges - Layer it Up #124 (Apr 28) .

Tic Tac Toe Challenge - Any Color, Free, Embossing #267 (Apr 24)  .

Shopping our Stash - Hippity Hop #545 (Apr 21) .

Hello Spring Chicks

A new month brings a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Our theme this month is Easter/Spring.  Show us your creativity our theme and you will have until April 30th to add your creation.

We are a JUST FOR FUN challenge and I hope you will play along for your chance to proudly display our Winner or Top 3 Badges.

The image I chose is Hello Spring by Polkadoodles.  I used Copic markers to color the image, matching the papers from the Over the Rainbow collection by Doodlebug.  I used a ruffle frame die from the Ruffles & Dashes die collection by Catherine Pooler, added an orange ribbon as well as some enamel dots to finish it off.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Get Creative Challenges for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Challenges

Polkadoodles - ATG #4 (May 1) .

Love Those Pretty Papers - Springtime (May 1) .

You're tee-riffic!

"Spring is in the Air" is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps!

The image I used is Hole in one Hal, I mean who doesn't think golf screams Spring?!  I colored Hal with Copic markers, matching the papers from a really old paper collection All About Boys by DCWV and the sentiment is computer generated.  

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

Challenges:

Try it on Tuesday - Spring Fling (Mar 31) .

Unicorn Challenge - Boys/Men (Mar 28) .

AAA Birthday - Masculine (Mar 31) .

Creative Crafting Uncles - Spring and/or Easter #63 (Mar 31) .

Gnome Hello

"Something to Say" is the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from Polkadoodles!

I created this card using the Polkadoodles image Spring Flowers Gnome.  I colored the image with Copic markers then had the task of fussy cutting (groan).  The image comes with an SVG file but I wasn't at home at the time of making so didn't have use of my Cricut.  

The Hello was stamped in Versamark and heated with white emobssing powder.  The set is How to Say Hello by MFT (no longer available). I added foam squares to the gnome and bee before affixing to the card base.  I would like to add a few more bees and will probably do so once I'm back at home.

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

Time Well Spent

"Spring is in the Air" ... that's the theme for our new challenge at Creative Knockouts!

We have a fabulous sponsor so make sure to upload your creation for your chance to win a special prize from All Dressed Up!

This sweet image is Feeding the Ducks and as soon as I saw it I thought of Springtime.  After printing the image I used Copic markers to color the image as well as the ground then set to work on the sky using Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink. 

With her umbrella in hand, I decided to add a couple of vellum clouds in the sky, you never know when the rain will fall and here in Vancouver, it falls a lot! The sentiment is from the Lucky Friend set by Mama Elephant and the background paper is by Doodlebug.

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

Challenges:
All Dressed Up - ATG #149 (Apr 14) .
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Showers or Flowers (Apr 21) .

Dream Valley Challenges - Spring Colors #313 (Apr 13) .

Passion for Markers - Use a Die #734 - Stitched Rectangle Dies (Apr 15) .

Sending Sunshine

A new month brings a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Our theme this month is Springtime Blues and you will have until May 2nd to add your creation!

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've had enough of the springtime blues, bring on the warm weather and enough rain already!

I created this shaker card based on a previous creation I found on Pinterest by Christine.  Those who follow my posts know that I'm not particularly fond of creating shaker cards and yes, there were no shortages of problems along the way!  

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you hop over to Get Creative Challenges for some inspiration from our fabulous Design Team!

Challenges

My Time to Craft - Springtime .

Hippity Hoppity

 It's time for another fab challenge at Creative Knockouts!  Our theme for this challenge is "Pick 2 or More", ribbons, bling, buttons, die-cuts, punches ... you get the idea!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Pattie's Creations and the lucky winner will receive 4 of their choice!

I picked Hippity Hoppity Bunny Gnome to work with for this challenge and I'm so glad I did!

I colored the image with Copic markers and used oval die-cuts to create a frame.  I printed the background digital paper by Erin Bradley Designs and the sentiment is also digital but I'm not sure where it's from.

In honor of our theme, I used 2 die-cuts, 3 ribbons, 3 pieces of sequins and 3 Happy Easters - I finally remembered the theme BEFORE I created my card, yeah for me!

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

Challenges:

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - ATG #192 .

Daring Cardmakers - Hello Spring! (Mar 25)

Unicorn Challenge - Dots and/or Stripes #74 (Mar) .

Get Creative Challenges - Use Green #109 (Mar)

Dream Valley Challenges - Springtime #266 (Mar) .

What's the Buzz?

 Spring has sprung here in beautiful British Columbia, the cherry blossoms are ... blossoming, the birds are singing, bees are buzzing and the rain is pouring, ugh.

Well, there is no rain in the forecast for our "Spring is in the Air" Challenge at  Creative Knockouts!  Our fab sponsor for our Spring challenge is Jan's Digi Stamps!

This image is from the Honey Bees collection, I really, really love this image.  I colored the image with Copic markers however I didn't color the bees as I didn't want to take away from the yellow in the beehive but I did add Wink of Stella which is difficult to see in the picture.  The sentiment is computer generated.  Kept the embellies simple with two flowers and a button.

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you join us for our challenge!

Challenges

Craft Rocket Challenges - Die Cuts and/or Spring #79