Boo

 We have another overcast day here today.  If it isn't overcast lately, it is raining.  While it isn't a day for getting anything done outside, I am delving into my Awaiting Crafting boxes and trying to use up some more items.

I would like to enter:

Creative Knockouts - Halloween Fun
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2021/10/424-halloween-fun-all-dressed-up.html

Cupcake Inspirations - Halloween Fun
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2021/10/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-530.html

Double Trouble - Halloween Cuteness
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2021/08/challenge-95-halloween-cuteness.html

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from Rick St Dennis and the sentiment is from Birdie Brown.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also die-cut two black cats using a die set from Memory Box.

find joy everyday

 I printed out a collection of digital items for this card - and then added embellishments.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Going Digital
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-477-going-digital.html

I have used a digital paper from The Paper Shelter.  The image is also from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Birdie Brown.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also inked the edges of the image and sentiment with Distress Ink (Victorian Velvet).

I added some sparkly dots as well.

Great Job

This month at Path of Positivity, our optional challenge theme is Success.  Our sponsors are Scribbles Designs and Ike's Art.

I have used an image from Ike's Art called Football Cake. 

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The sentiment is from Birdie Brown. Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added a soccer ball embellishment from PixelScrapper and some enamel dots.

Just Saying Hello

Last month, I discovered an International Card swap challenge after reading about it on a blog that I follow (a member of a NZ card swap group that I belong to).  I decided that I would join in for October. 

I sent my card to Robyn in Australia.  I had read on her blog that she enjoys gardening so I included the leaves option in my card.  I ended up as a result using all four options in the challenge (you only have to use one).  So I have the three colours, sketch, leaves and die-cuts.

The cards for October have just been revealed, so I can now share my card here:

I would like to enter:
Sweet Stampers - Autumn
https://sweetstamperschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/10/37-autumn-or-halloween_10.html
Sparkles Monthly Challenge
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/

I have used a tangerine coloured paper from a paper pad for the background.  I die-cut some circles in both cherry and gold colours.  I die-cut the leaves using different dies from Memory Crafts.  I added a sentiment from Birdie Brown which I coloured with a tangerine coloured copic marker.

I couldn't get the link to the actual post for the Sparkles Monthly Challenge to come up to copy it so I have linked to the blog.  It is the top post still so hopefully it will stay like that for any of my lovely readers who are trying to find it.

Just Saying Hello

The leaves behind the flowers on this card are actually from the same diecut.  I just trimmed off two of the leaf sprigs from the main shoot and turned them around to fit the layout that I desired.

I would like to enter:
Crafty Gals Corner - Add a ribbon and/or bow (ribbon)
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/08/challenge-172-add-ribbon-bow.html
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Add a sentiment
https://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2018/08/challenge-151-anything-goes-optional.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2018/08/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-394.html
Creative Craft Cottage - No Patterned Paper
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/2018/08/challenge-110-no-patterned-paper.html

I have used an embossed cardstock for the background.  I added a satin ribbon.  The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy and is coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also used a digital sentiment from Birdie Brown which I coloured with copic markers.  I edged the image and sentiment using Distress Ink.  To finish,  I added the die cut leaves using a die from Creative Expressions and then added pre-coloured ribbon roses.

Make A Wish

A nice bold coloured CAS card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sentimental Sundays - Happy Birthday
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/challenge-176-happy-birthday-sentiments.html
Digi Darla Challenge - Think Pink
http://digidarlas.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/ddc-84-think-pink.html


I have used a background paper from DCWV for this card.  The sentiment comes from Birdie Brown and has been coloured using the following copic markers - YR23, E11, RV23, RV21.  Matting is pink cardstock.  I have also added three black pearls as embellishments.

Hey Pumpkin

I love this nice cheerful face - looks like he is real pleased with his pumpkin!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles - Pumpkin
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/challenge-192-pumpkins.html
CRAFT Challenge - Autumn/Halloween
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-228-10th-of-october.html
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge - Autumn NOT Halloween
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/challenge-50-autumn-not-halloween.html
Birdie Brown - Hey Pumpkin
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.jp/2013/10/october-freebie-challenge.html
Penny's Paper - Anything But Square
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-148.html

I have used a paper from Create with TLC called Fall Harvest Paper. The sentiment is also from Create with TLC.  I have used various Spellbinder dies for die-cutting.

The image is "Hey Pumpkin" from Birdie Brown.  If I understood a recent post correctly, then this will be the final challenge on Birdie Brown.  I have really enjoyed participating in these challenges since I came across them.  If you haven't had a chance to participate in a challenge, this may be your last chance!!

I have coloured the image using copic markers in autumnal colours.  I forgot to write down the numbers as I was colouring so I'd only be guessing which ones they were!  I finished off with a bow from twine.

Happy Haunting

I've gone a little bit off-beat with this - red pumpkins!!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Bearly Mine Challenges - Anything Goes
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-102-anything-goes.html
Birdie Brown - September Challenge
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/september-freebie-challenge.html
Totally Papercrafts - Red + Black + touch of white
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/challenge183-redblack-option-of-touch.html

I have used a paper from Bearly Mine Designs for the background.  The image is from Birdie Brown as part of the challenge above.  I have coloured using copic marker R46 and also Stickles - Black Diamond.  I added some Glossy Accents to the eyes.  I have embellished the centrepiece with some black pearls in two different sizes.

Your Body

Inspiration for this card comes from the video "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Musically Challenged - Your Body
http://musicallychallengedchallenge.blogspot.gr/2013/08/your-body-challenge-5.html
Robyn's Fetish - Lots of Layers
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-172-lots-of-layers-8112013.html
Crafting for All Seasons - Something Hidden
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/challenge-58-something-hidden.html

I have used two parts of the video for this card - the retro TV and the pink confetti.  My teenage daughter and I were looking at the video together and she said "Why don't you do a shaker card Mum?" when she saw the confetti at the end.  I had been thinking of the Retro TV and then remembered I had an image from Birdie Brown of a retro TV that would be perfect to use.

I cut out the centre of the TV and then applied some acetate over the hole.  After a long search for some pink confetti - seems to come in any colour but! - I finally found some that worked.  I have used a pink card blank to keep the pink theme in there.  When I completed the card, it still seemed to be lacking a bit so I dotted some Glossy Accents around and then covered the whole card with more pink confetti, left it to dry and hoped for the best!

I'm not entirely sure of my entry into the Crafting For All Seasons challenge as my interpretation may be a bit off!  The confetti in the shaker part of the card is largely hidden until you shake the card!

Dolphins

An aquatic themed card.  I seem to be tending towards these a bit at the moment:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Birdie Brown - Dolphins
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.jp/2013/07/july-freebies-challenge.html
Papertake Weekly - Blue
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/old-new-borrowed-or-blue.html
Brown Sugar - Shades of Blue
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-50-shades-of-blue.html
Crafting for All Seasons - BINGO
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-56-bingo.html

I have used a lilac coloured card blank for this card.  I had run out of white and didn't have a chance to get to the shops - then I discovered the challenge at CFAS needed lilac...so problem solved!!

The paper is a left over piece from another card which I then wrapped some twine around.  The image is from Birdie Brown, coloured with copic markers, die-cut with Spellbinders die and then the corners have Stickles - Waterfall added.  I have also added clear rhinestones to the corners of the card.

You Rock

I'm starting to create a few more masculine cards now:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/hello-boys.html
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Masculine
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/the-outlawz-twisted-thursday-june-13-2013-masculine
Glitter n Sparkle - 3 of something (things on guitar - not sure what they are called!)
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-37.html
Crafting For All Seasons - One for the Guys
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-54-one-for-guys.html
Jellypark Friends - Masculine
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-37.html
Birdie Brown - Rockin' Doggie
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.jp/2013/06/june-freebies-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a matstack by DCWV called Rockstar.  The image and sentiment are from Birdie Brown (link above) and are part of the June challenge.  The image and sentiment are coloured with copic markers YG23, YG11, G14, Y000, E18, E15, E25, E21.  I mounted the sentiment at an angle over the image.  The image has been cut with a Spellbinders Labels die.

Using an Old Sketch

It was fun going through some of the old sketches at AnnaBelle Stamps - most were before I was aware of that challenge.  I chose this one to work with:

I changed from a quarter letter size to a square card but otherwise followed the sketch:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Just Some Lines - Anything Goes
http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/just-some-lines-anything-goes-with-just.html
AnnaBelle Stamps - Free choice of sketch
http://annabellestamps.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/ac164.html
Little Tangles - Just say Hello
http://littletangles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-14-just-say-hello.html

I have used some easter paper from my stash - although it doesn't totally scream easter so could be used for other occasions.  The ribbon is grosgrain from American Crafts.  The brown pearls are from my stash.  The image is from Just Some Lines and coloured with copic markers and a sentiment from Birdie Brown added.

DIY Dad

A card with a masculine feel - I am starting to get a better number of these in my card box!

This card is for the challenges at:
Delightful Inspirations From the heart - Sketch 17
http://designed2delight.com/blog/2013/05/i-heart-card-sketches-no-17/
Birdie Brown - DIY Dad
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/new-freebie-challenge.html

I have used a couple of background papers from a paper pad by Glitz called Vintage Blues.  I have used three different grosgrain ribbons from American Crafts.  The image is from Birdie Brown, coloured with copic markers and matted with metallic paper.

I used the sketch from Delightful Inspirations from The Heart but rotated it by 90 degrees.

Oh Snap!

A photographic themed card:

This card is for the following challenges:
Birdie Brown - April Freebie challenge
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.jp/2013/04/new-freebies-challenge.html
Glitter n Sparkle - 1-2-3
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/challenge-29.html

I have used some papers from a paper pad by MME for the background of this card.  The image is from Birdie Brown and is the freebie for the April challenge.  I have added three pearls to the top DP layer.  Colouring is done with copic markers - forgot to write the colours down!!

CAS Rose Card

Another Clean & Simple card - I love the clean lines of these.

This card is for the following challenges:
Annabelle Stamps - Colour Palette
http://annabellestamps.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/ac158.html
Birdie Brown - Birthday Challenge #2
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.jp/2013/03/the-2nd-birthday-challenge-2.html

The card uses white cardstock, copic markers, rhinestones and an image from Birdie Brown (which I have repeated).  I coloured the image and some of the white cardstock with copic markers to achieve the matting colours that I wanted.

Happy Birthday Amigurumi

I just so love this image from Birdie Brown and wanted to use it again:

The card is for the following challenges:
Birdie Brown - Birthday
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/2nd-birthday-challenge-1.html
Robyn's Fetish - Birthday
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/challenge-150-birthday-cards-3102013.html

I have used some pieces of paper from a paper pad by DCWV called Lemon Flowers.  Both of these papers are leftovers from other cards.  The image is from Birdie Brown and the sentiment is Happy Birthday Flag from Create with TLC.

I have used copic markers E43 for the bear (including the face - it is lighter as the ink was running out and I haven't had time to refill it!).  The lighter ink on the face has given the bear a bit more texture!  The greens I think are G17 and G14 and the yellows are Y08 and Y02 (at least I think that was the two I used).  The nose is RV10.

Sewing Jar

This month's image from Birdie Brown is a delightful sewing jar:

This card is for the challenge at:
Birdie Brown -
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.jp/2013/02/new-freebie-challenge.html

I have used papers from a paper pad by DCWV called Lemon Flowers.  The image is from Birdie Brown and coloured in copics.  Die-cut is a Spellbinders Labels die.

Blue and Brown

A blue and brown colour scheme for this card:

The card is for the following challenges:
De Creatieve Zebra - Blue and Brown
http://decreatievezebra.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/challenge-4-bruin-blauw.html
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/sweet-sketch-wednesday-sketch-191-with.html
Tuesday Alchemy - Anything Goes
http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.gr/2013/01/challenge-49-anything-goes.html
Platypus Creek Digitals - Valentine
http://www.platypuscreekdigitals.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/challenge-24-valentines.html

The card uses some papers from my stash.  The image is from Birdie Brown.  I have added a button and some rhinestones as embellishments.

Amigurumi Bear

I learnt something this challenge that I didn't know before I started this challenge - thanks to the link that Torico provided explaining about Amigurumi and the image supplied:

The card is for the challenge at Birdie Brown:
http://birdiebrown.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/new-freebie-challenge.html
And also for the challenge at Little Tangles Challenge:
http://craftysuze.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/clean-simple-lines.html

The card has been made using two papers from a paper pad by MME.  The matting and the pennant have been die-cut from metallic pearlised cardstock.  The image from Birdie Brown has been coloured using matching copics.

Snowflakes

This card is a combination of a sketch and a snowflake theme:

The sketch is from the challenge at Christmas Challenges {with sketches}
http://christmaschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/challenge-54-sponsored-by-robyns-fetish.html
The snowflake theme comes from the challenge at Incy Wincy:
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/christmas-with-snowflakes.html
I am also entering the card in the challenge at Bearly Mine Challenge Blog:
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/challenge-65-anything-goes.html

The card has been created using some background papers from my stash together with some from Bearly Mine Designs - all with snowflakes on them.  I have added a punched snowflake to hold the corner of one of the pieces of paper.  The image comes from Birdie Brown and is called Snowman Family and the sentiment is an acrylic stamp die-cut using Spellbinders.  The colouring has been done with copic markers, crystallina kindy glitz and some Matte Accents.