The PIP Challenge #1951

The PIP Challenge #1951 is sponsored by 

Di's Digis

For my card, I used the Gnome die and designer paper from the Simon Says Stamp December card kit.  The sentiment is a Sizzix die cut.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us this week at

The PIP Challenge #1951.

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Glitter and Sparkle

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme is Glitter and Sparkle!

For my card I used red and silver glitter cardstock to create the cardbase; the image is a sparkley ornament tag from my stash.

We hope you'll share your Glitter and Sparkle cards/projects with us this month at The Sparkles Monthly Challenge.

The Outlawz Songs & Rhymes Challenge - Sleigh Bells

The Songs & Rhymes Challenge theme is "Sleigh Bells."

The challenge sponsor is

 Scribbles Designs Store

For my card I used an image from a retired Stampin Up set and the sentiment is from a MFP stamp set (retired).

We hope you'll share your "sleigh bells" cards/projects with us at The Sunday Songs & Rhymes Challenge.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Christmas

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Christmas."

For my card, I used the snowflakes from the Unity 10/17 KOM conspiracy of Love set stamped using distress ink.  The Joy is the Hero Arts Joy die cut using black cardstock.  Also used the Lawn Fawn cross stitch die.  The gingham designer paper is from my stash.

We hope you'll share your Christmas themed cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.

The PIP Challenge #1949

The PIP Challenge #1949 is sponsored by Sheepski Designs.

For my card I used the Snowman Selfie image.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1949.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Trees

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge Theme is "Trees."

For my card, I used the Hero Arts Trees stamp; the sentiment is from Stampendous Thoughtful Wishes set.

We hope you'll share your "trees" cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.

The PIP Challenge 1947

The PIP Challenge #1947 is sponsored by StarStampz

For my card I used the Christmas Ornament digi image from the sponsor.  Image colored using Copic markers.  The cardbase was diecut using PTI A2 Noted die; the oval is also from that set.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1947.

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Favorite Things

The Paper A La Mode Challenge theme of "Favorite Things" is sponsored by Createful Heart

For my card I used the image  Christmas Bell provided by the sponsor.

My favorite things are Pink; Pink Christmas, Pink Flamingo, Pink Gingham!

We hope you'll share your "favorite things" cards/projects with us at The Paper A La Mode Challenge.

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge #122 - Christmas

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme is "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas."

For my card, I used Whipper Snapper Flakey Friends image, colored using Chameleon Pens, used MS Border Punch to create the side borders, embellished using gingham ribbon and a snowflake gem.

We hope you'll share your "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" cards/projects with us at The Sparkles Monthly Challenge.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Forest Friends

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Forest Friends."

For my card, I used the deer from the Penny Black Beneath the Birches die set.  The hill is from a Gina Marie Designs die set, the circle is a punchout, and the sentiment is from Stampendous Thoughtful Wishes stamp set.

We hope you will share your "forest friends" cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.

The PIP Challenge #1945

The PIP Challenge #1945 is sponsored by Bugaboo Digital Stamps.

For my card I used the FlowerTeaPot image.  Colored using Arteza Alcohol Markers.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1945.

Songs & Rhymes Challenge - Over the River

The Outlawz Songs & Rhymes inspiration is "Over the River and Through the Woods."

For my card I used a die from Cottage Cutz Winter Sleigh Ride Scene.  Die cut it using white cardstock and adhered it to dark blue cardstock.  Very CAS but captured the song perfectly!

We hope you'll share your "Over the River and Through the Woods" cards/projects with us at The Outlawz Songs & Rhymes Challenge.

The PIP Challenge #1943

The PIP Challenge #1943 is sponsored by 

Imagine That

For my card I used an image and sentiment from the Polar Fun digi set.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1943.

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Autumn Colors

The Paper A La Mode challenge theme is Autumn Colors.  The sponsor is Oddball Art

https://www.oddballartco.com/

The image I used is from the Creepy Cute Cafe digi stamp set.

We hope you'll share your Autumn Colors cards/projects with us at The Paper A La Mode Challenge.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Clean & Simple

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge is to create a Clean & Simple (CAS) card.

For my CAS card I used Crumb Cake cardstock.  I stamped the image using versafine ink and sprinkled with Ranger Gold Embossing Powder, heat set, then colored the image using Pastel Colored Pencils.  Lightly sponged Adriondak Snowcap White ink around the edges of the card.  The image is Hero Arts Magnolia; the sentiment is from The Ton Simply Sentiments stamped using gray ink.

We hope you will share your CAS cards with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.

The Outlawz Songs & Rhymes Challenge

The Songs & Rhymes Challenge theme is "Purple."

For my card I created a shaker card using a pre-colored image from Fred She Said Scribbles Digi.

We hope you'll share your "purple" cards/projects with us.

The Songs & Rhymes Challenge sponsor is

Creative Bug On The Loose

Creative Bug http://scrapbookingforbeginners-naomi.blogspot.com/p/creative-bug-d...

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourbecandcall/?fb_dtsg_ag=AdwNV9ro4t 

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Forever Autumn

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme is "Forever Autumn."

For my card I used a paper napkin to create the colorful autumn background!

We hope you'll share your autumn cards/projects with us this month at The Sparkles Monthly Challenge.

The PIP Challenge #1941

The PIP Challenge #1941 is sponsored by Newton's Nook.

For my card I used the Winter Memories stamp set and dies from Newton's Nook.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us this week at The PIP Challenge #1941.

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge - Pink Ribbon

The Paper A La Mode Challenge theme is "pink ribbon."

The challenge sponsor is 

Oddball Art

https://www.oddballartco.com/

For my card I used Bee Happy Spring Flowers provided by the sponsor.

We hope you'll share your "pink ribbon" creations with us at The Outlawz Paper A La Mode challenge.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Anything Wood Related

The Sisterhood of Crafters challenge theme is "Anything Wood Related (image, texture, paper, emellishment, etc.)

For my card I used woodgrain DSP from Stampin' Up for the background; Hero Arts Woodgrain rectangle die frame; the image is a journaling card from pinkpaislee Hope Chest.  The sentiment is from Penny Black Heartfelt sentiments stamped using Versafine Clair Nocturne.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects using anything wood related with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.

The Outlawz Songs & Rhymes Challenge - Nothing Gold Can Stay

Created for the Songs & Rhymes Challenge at The Outlawz.

I used a paper napkin to create my card along with a wooden word embellishment.

(I will edit my post with the challenge information later this evening)

The PIP Challenge #1939

The PIP Challenge #1939 is a color challenge using shades of pinks and blues as inspiration.  

Challenge is sponsored by Di's Digis.

For my card I used Graphi 45 Precious Memories designer paper, embellished using Prima Flowers and gingham ribbon.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches Salutations stamp set.

We hope you will use this color pallet and share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1939.

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode challenge theme is dry embossing.

The challenge sponsor is  Anne's Digital Art

For my card I used an embossing folder for the background.  The tag die is from Gina Marie Designs.  The image is Butterfly and Rose from Anne's Digital Art (colored using Bianyo markers).  The sentiment is stamped using VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink.  The bow was created using the bow maker punch from Stampin' Up.

We hope you'll share your dry embossing cards/projects with us at The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Friendship

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is Friendship.

For my card, I was inspired by a crafter's T-shirt advertisement I saw on Facebook!  I used Lawn Fawn Flamingo Together stamp set and die set for the flamingoes, Mamma Elephant Good Times stamp for the sentiment, and a Gina Marie Die set for the hill and clouds.  Flamingoes were colored using Bianyo markers.

We hope you'll share your friendship cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.

The PIP Challenge #1937

The PIP Challenge #1937 is sponsored by Polkadoodles.

For my card I used the background paper, image, and sentiment provided by the sponsor.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us this week at The PIP Challenge #1937.

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Back to School

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme is Back to School.

For my card, I used a stamp set from Unity called We're Back; the card base is from Pebbles.  Image colored using Bianyo markers.

We hope you'll share your "Back to School" cards/projects with us at The Sparkles Monthly Challenge.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Embossing, Wet or Dry

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is to use wet or dry embossing. 

For my card, I used a Marianne Designs embossing folder with Crumb Cake cardsock.  The butterfly is the small exotic butterfly from CheeryLynn Designs, the sentiment is from Taylored Expressions.

We hope you'll share your wet or dry embossed cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.

The PIP Challenge #1935

The PIP Challenge #1935 is sponsored by Gerda Steiner Designs.

For my card I used the Raccoon Digital image provided by the sponsor.  I inserted the image into a PowerPoint background and die cut it using a stitched square die from MFT.  I colored the image using Arteza Alcohol markers.

We hope you'll share your "anything goes" themed cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1935.

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge - Theme is Hobbies

The Paper A La Mode Challenge theme is Hobbies!  

The challenge sponsor is We Are 3 Digital Shop

For my card I used the Roses are Red digital paper pack from the sponsor.

My hobby is paper crafting!  For the flower, I punched 8 scalloped circles from one of the roses are red printed papers, stacked them together then pierced the center to fasten the circles together using a brad.  Then scrunched the circles up, one by one, around the brad, then using my thumbs pulled the scrunches away from the brad to shape the flower.

We hope you'll share a creation/project with us at The Outlawz Paper A La Mode challenge that represents your hobby!

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Paper Piecing

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Paper Piecing."

For my card I used Strawberry Mouse digi image from Gerda Steiner.  I printed the image onto white cardstock and printed again onto gingham digi paper.  Fussy cut the gingham paper strawberries and paper pieced onto the white cardstock strawberry images.  Embellished my square card using gingham ribbon multi-loop bow.  The stitched dies are from My Favorite Things (MFT).

We hope you'll share your "paper piecing" cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge found HERE.

The PIP Challenge #1933

This week's PIP Challenge #1933 is sponsored by Bugaboo Digi Stamps.

For my card I used the Bugaboo Mouse - Big Flower digi image.  The image was colored using Bianyo markers.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1933.

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge - Kindness

The Paper A La Mode Challenge theme is Kindness.

The challenge sponsor is We Are 3 Digital Shop.

For my card, I used We R 3 digitals:

Snow Friends - Wonderful Snowgirl 

Digital Papers - Roses are Red 

The background diecut was created using Jeanine's Art Winter Classics Curly Frame die; the sentiment is from Taylored Expressions.

We hope you'll share your "Kindness" cards/projects with us at The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge found HERE.

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Tropical Vacation

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme is Tropical Vacation!

For my tall card I used 3D stickers to create the tropical vacation scene!

We hope you'll share your Tropical Vacation cards/projects with us this month at The Sparkles Monthly Challenge.

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Use Dies

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge  theme is "Die Namic -- Use die cuts on your card/project."

For my card, I used the Creative Expressions Dragonfly Edger die.  The sentiment is from a Hero Arts stamp set.  I embellished the card using sequins.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us that you've used your die cuts.  The challenge can be found HERE.

The PIP Challenge #1931

This week's PIP Challenge #1931 is sponsored by 

The Cutting Cafe.

For my card, I used the POP UP Card with flowers PDF file.  The flowers and leaves were printed onto white cardstock and colored using Bianyo markers.  I followed the video tutorial to asembling the pop up flowers.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1931 this week.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Play Ball!

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Play Ball!"  (any sport that uses a ball)

For my card, I used a sentiment from the Hats Off to You stamp set from Dare 2B Artzy.  The hat was die cut from D2BA Hats Off designer paper.  Background paper is also from D2BA Hats Off paper.  The ball is a sticker from my stash.

We hope you'll share you "Play Ball" cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge found HERE.

The PIP Challenge #1929

This week's PIP Challenge is sponsored by The Cutting Cafe.

For my card I used the Coffee Cup file to create my shaped card.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us this week at The PIP Challenge #1929.

Paper A La Mode Challenge - At The Beach

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge is sponsored by

Odd Ball Art

For my card I used Whimsical Big Eyed Mermaid digi stamp provided by the sponsor.  I colored the image using Pastel Colored Pencils and gamsol.

We hope you'll share your "at the beach" cards/projects with us at The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge found HERE.

Sparkles Monthly Challenge #118 - Wedding

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme is "wedding."

For my card, I used the Altenew Painted Flowers stamp set; sentiment is from Hero Arts.

We hope you'll share your wedding cards with us at The Sparkles Monthly Challenge #118.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Birthday

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Birthday."

For my card I used an image from an Altenew stamp set; stamped it using Tea Dye Distress Ink onto watercolor paper and used the Tea Dye ink to watercolor the image.  Used same ink to do an inksplatter.  The card base and layering panel are die cut from PTI A2 Note die set.

We hope you'll share your "birthday" cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Birthday Challenge.

The PIP Challenge #1927

This week's PIP Challenge is sponsored by Polkadoodles.

For my card, I used the Beautiful Birdhouse digi image from the sponsor.  I inserted the image 3 times onto white cardstock.  Image colored using colored pencils and gamsol.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #1927.

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge

The Paper A La Mode Challenge is sponsored by Oddball Art for the month of July!

The challenge theme is "summer fruit or veggies."  For my card I used Silly Chili Pepper - Oddball Stamps by Lizzy Love 

The sentiment was computer generated, the chili pepper frame is clipart.  I embellished using red gems.  Image colored with Bianyo Markers.

We hope you'll enter the challenge for a chance to win a prize from the sponsor.  Challenge can be found HERE.  

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Any Occasion."

For my card I used the Stampin Up Wonderful Romance stamps and dies.  I die cut the center of the layering panel with a recangle die to create an opening and then layered the die cuts around the opening and stamped the sentiment inside the cutout.  The die cuts were trimmed around the outside edges of the layering panel.

We hope you'll share your "any occasion" cards with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge found Here.

The PIP Challenge #1925

This week's PIP Challenge is sponsored by The Cutting Cafe.  For my project I used the 3D card envelope.

I fussy cut the 3D card envelope pattern and added designer paper to the front and back along with a border of rub-ons.  I created a ribbon band to hold the flap closed.  The insert photo shows the band removed and the envelope stuffed with tissue paper.  The 3D envelope could hold a gift card and/or small gift.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us this week at The PIP Challenge #1925.

Scrapy Land Challenge #116

I'm entering my card in the Scrapy Land Challenge #116 - anything goes theme as long you use at least one die cut from a *brand that is sold in the Scrapy Land online store.

For my card, I used the following dies:

*Lawn Fawn Small Cross-Stitched Rectangle Stackables

*Penny Black Border Edgers

*Frantic Stamper Reverse Cut Dutch Roses

BoBunny Flutter Dies

The Scrapy Land challenge #116 can be found HERE.

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge - Use Your Scraps

The Paper A La Mode Challenge theme is to use your scraps.  Our challenge is sponsored by

 Createful Heart Design

 Mary Smith, artist

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For my card I used the Tree A1 Owl - Createful Heart image provided by the sponsor.  The scraps I used were cut at 2 inches and layered over a scrap from my stash already cut at as a layering panel.  The butterfly was found on my craft table so it became an embellishment to complete my card.  I colored the image using Polychromos pencils and gamsol.

We hope you'll use some scraps and share your projects with us at The Paper A La Mode Challenge.