Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The Sisterhood of Crafters - The Greatest Show On Earth!

 


The Sisterhood of Crafters challenge theme is"The Greatest Show on Earth! (card/project should have a circus theme).

For my card I used the following:
Frantic Stamper Circus Tent die
Frantic Stamper Small Clown Die
Frantic Stamper Double Fishtail Label die
Sizzix Zig Zag Circle Die
Frantic Stamper Circus Stamp set for sentiment
Versafine Clair Nocturne
Ticket from a roll of tickets
Bianyo Markers

A short story for the reason I chose this challenge theme!
I live 40 minutes from Peru, Indiana.  Peru has been labeled the "Circus Capital of the World."
If interested in learning more about Peru, Indiana and its connection to the circus, it's just a google away!

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

Monday, August 16, 2021

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Monochromatic

 


The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme is "monochromatic."

For my card I used the following:
Unity Stamp Company Whispy Prairie stamp set & Love Story background stamp
Tim Holtz Brick Stencil
Sahara Sand ink; Sahara Sand Cardstock
Gray Gems

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

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Two Old Bats Mid-month Halloween Challenge

 



For my card I used the following:
Green Cardstock base
White Cardstock, Designer paper from my stash
Newton's Nook Circle Frames dies
JessicaLynnOriginal Halloween Cupcake stamp set
Memento Black ink, Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Enamel Dots

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

Mood Board Inspiration:








Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Leaf it to Chance

 


The Sisterhood of Crafters challenge theme is "Leaf it to Chance."  (use leaves on your card/project)

For my card, I used the following:
White Cardstock, Unity Black Licorice Cardstock
Washi Tape
Memento Black ink; Versafine Clair Nocturne
Unity Falling Heart stamp set
EK Success Border Punch
SU Heart Punch
Bianyo Markers
SU ladybug trinket

We hope you'll share your Leaf/leaves cards/projects with us at 

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop

 Welcome to the Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop!




To create my card I used the following Altenew products:

Altenew Organic Lace Embossing Folder
(added some distress ink to the folder, spritzed with water before embossing)

Altenew Wild Hibiscus stamp set and dies
Altenew 36 Half Pans Pan Watercolors and Water Brush
sentiment from Altenew Sweet Peas stamp set

Prizes

$250 in total prizes! To celebrate this fantastic blog hop, Altenew is giving away $25 gift certificates to TEN lucky winners. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew blog on September 5th, 2021.



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The Altenew Card Blog, is hosting the blog hop



Thursday, August 5, 2021

Double D Challenge - Mason Jar

 


I'm playing along in the Double D Challenge theme "Mason Jar."

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Unity Stamp Co. Love Kitties Designer Paper
Variety of Washi Tape
Jar from Heartfelt Creations Jean Pocket/Ball Can set
Momento Black Ink, Pastel Chalks
PTI Tiny Tags Die, Stampin Up Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp
Twine, Ribbon, Recollections Flower


 Mood Board for inspiration:



Monday, August 2, 2021

The PIP Challenge #2131

 


The PIP Challenge #2131 is sponsored by


For my card I used Mushroom Fairy digi image provided by the sponsor.
Image colored using Copic Markers; cardbase and image panel are 
Spellbinders Grand Calibur Scallop Oval Nestabilities dies.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at The PIP Challenge #2131.


Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - Anything Halloween Goes

 


Two Old Bats Halloween challenge is always "anything Halloween goes!"

For my card I used the following:
Newton's Nook Spooky Roundabout Stamp set
Newton's Nook Circle Frame Dies
Newton's Nook Banner Trio Die
Memento Black ink, Versafine Clair Nocturne ink, Bianyo Markers
Black, White cardstock; designer papers from my stash

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

Here is an inspirational mood board to help: