PIP Challenge #1705 - the theme is Celebrate!

There is always something to celebrate and that's what our PIP Challenge is this week...Celebrate!

This week's PIP Challenge is sponsored by Sami Stamps
http://samistamp.blogspot.com/

I'm using Butterfly Flowers digi image.

I colored the image using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens (first time to use the Illustrator brand of alcohol based markers).  My card is pretty CAS using the PTI Noted A2 die base and die cut image from the stitched rectangle from that same die set.  I embellished using pink satin ribbon and a few adhesive pearls.  The sentiment was computer generated and placed next to the image before I printed it on Crafter's Companion 100lb Ultra Smooth White cardstock.  The cardbase is Basis Pink 80# Cover from CutCardstock. 

We hope you'll share your celebrate cards/projects with us this week at the PIP 1705 Challenge found HERE.

I'm entering my card in the World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #18 - Anything Goes

The Outlawz Paper Ala Mode Challenge - Anything Goes!

This week's Outlawz Paper Ala Mode Challenge is anything goes!  Our sponsors are

sponsored by QKR Stampede

and Angie's Digital Stamps.  

For my card, I used the  Sailor Ragdoll from QKR Stampede.  I die cut the image using Spellbinders round dies and the cardbase is die cut using Spellbinders Scallop die.  I colored the image using Chameleon pens and embellished using a multi-looped gingham bow.  The sentiment is from the MFP Fairies stamp set.

We hope you'll share your anything goes cards/creations with us at The Outlawz Paper Ala Mode challenge this week.  You can find the challenge HERE.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Simply Made!

The Sisterhood of Crafters DT member Terri is challenging us to create a "simply made" CAS card.

For my card I created using the cardbase only; I used a stamp set from CTMH and stamped the images using Memento Black ink, colored it using Chameleon pens.

We hope you'll share your "simply made" cards with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge found HERE.

CWWC Challenge 136 - Spots or Stripes

The CWWC Challenge is to use spots or stripes on your creation.  The challenge sponsor is Sasayaki Glitter digital images.  For my card I used Anita's Star digital image.

I used spotted and striped patterned paper for the background, some lace, and the image was die cut using a die from Gina Marie Designs.  I colored the image using Chameleon Pens and added some Frost Stickles to the larger balloon.

We hope you'll share your cards / projects using spots or stripes with us.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Friends of Flourishes Challenge - Clean and Simple

Friends of Flourishes Design Team member Toni is challenging us to create a Clean and Simple (CAS) card!

For my card I used a digital image from the January release Endearing Rose stamp set and a sentiment that is part of the Flourishes l.c January stamp set release.

The image is die cut using Spellbinders A2 Stitched Dies.  I colored the image using Prima Pastel Dreams watercolors and a waterbrush and highlighted using a white gel pen.

Follow these links to see what the Friends of Flourishes Design Team created: Davi, Gloria, Kren, Shirley, Toni, 
Vickie (you are here)

PIP Challenge #3 ... Anything Goes!

Bugaboo Digi Stamps is our sponsor this week at the PIP Challenge #3!  For my card, I used the Bugaboo Stop and Smell the Coffee digital image and sentiment.

I created a Z fold card, colored the image using Chameleon Pens.  The DP is from my stash; used a Martha Stewart border punch at the end of the image panel.

We hope you'll share your anything goes cards with us at this week's PIP Challenge.  When you share, you are entered to win a prize from the challenge sponsor!  You can enter your card/project HERE.

The PIP Challenge Blog is having a design team call!  Be sure to visit the PIP challenge blog for details.  

Sparkles Challenge #88 - Thank You!

This month at the Sparkles Challenge DT member Babs has challenged us to create Thank You cards/projects!

For my card, I used an embossing folder to create the background on shimmer cardstock then stamped the sentiment 3 times using Memento Black ink; the hearts were punched from a Martha Stewart large border punch.  

We hope you'll share your thank you cards/projects with us this month at the Sparkles Monthly Challenge found HERE.

The Outlawz Paper a la Mode Challenge - Hearts!

For the Paper a la Mode Hearts challenge I created a triple heart easel card.  The image is from the sponsor A Day for Daisies called Elephant Raining Love.  The pink sparkle paper is from Artwild Flowers Digi stamps.

We hope you'll share your heart themed projects with us this week at The Outlawz Paper a la Mode Challenge!

Friends of Flourishes l.c Challenge - Love Makes the World Go Round!

Friends of Flourishes Design Team member Shirley is challenging us to create a card using the theme Love Makes the World Go Round!

For my card I used a digital image that is part of the Flourishes l.c January stamp set release.

My card is a 5x7 card; the image is die cut using a Spellbinders die and embellished using a multi-loop sheer ribbon bow and pearl.

Follow these links to see what the Friends of Flourishes Design Team created: Davi, Gloria, Kren, Shirley, Toni, 
Vickie (u r here)

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Celebrating January!

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is Celebrating January!

We are using this Photo Inspiration for our creations

For my card, I used the Impression Obsession Mitten die and created a mitten shaped card embellished with the snowflake and ribbon included with the die set.  The stamped sentiment is from SU Teeny Tiny Wishes.  I used an embossing folder to give texture to the mitten.

We hope you'll celebrate January and share your cards and/or projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge found HERE.

CWWC Challenge #135 - Anything Goes!

The CWWC Challenge #135 is Anything Goes.  Our sponsor is Moonflower Digi Stamps.  For my card, I used the image Kimiko the Phoenix Maiden from the sponsor.

I created an Oriental screen fold card to highlight the image.  I colored the image using Chameleon Pens, the cardstock and designer paper are from my stash; used a Martha Stewart Border punch for the top of the card; the lattice punch for the right side and embellished with MS butterfly punches.

We hope you'll share your Anything Goes cards/projects with us at the CWWC Challenge #135 found HERE.

Entering my card ...
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #17

Friends of Flourishes l.c Challenge - Shimmer and Shine!

The Friends of Flourishes Design Team member Kren has challenged the team to create a Shimmer and Shine themed project!  The Friends of Flourishes blog post can be found HERE.

For my card, I used the Flourishes Winter Birds stamp set.  This image is a digital image, I colored it using Twinkling H2Os and a waterbrush; the background wash was done using Spectrum Noir Glimmer pen and waterbrush.  The image was printed on Bristol mixed media cardstock. 

Here's a different view of my card showing a bit of the shimmer and shine!

Follow these links to see the rest of the design team creations: Davi, Gloria, Kren, Shirley, Toni, 
Vickie (u r here)

You can find the Winter Birds stamp set at the Flourishes l.c online store found HERE.

A New Challenge Blog - Pammie's Inky PInkies - PIP! Anything Goes!

Our first challenge is sponsored by MHK Designs.  I was provided the Chicken In digital stamp set by the sponsor.  I colored the image using Chameleon Markers.  Papers and die cuts from my stash.

Please join us at Pammie's Inky Pinkies and enter our first challenge; it's Anything Goes!  Challenge details can be found HERE.

I'm entering my card at:
MHK Designs Challenge

SCS Best of 2016 - CAS

These two cards have been included with the Splitcoaststampers CAS Best of 2016!  Thank you to Linda and Priscilla for the recognition.  I am beyond happy!  :)

AND, these two cards were included in the General Forum Best of 2016!  Thank you Kia and Heather for the recognition.