Thursday, May 19, 2016

Double D Challenges - Patriotic/Support Our Troops

 
I created my card to enter into the Double D Challenge - Patriotic/Support Our Troops theme.  In the US we will celebrate Memorial Day holiday the end of this month to honor our past and present men and women who protect our country here and abroad.
 
The challenge blog provided this inspiration board:
 
The Double D Patriotic/Support Our Troops Challenge can be found HERE.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Animal Magic!

 
The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme is Animal Magic!
 
I used Field of Pinwheels stamp set from The Cat's Pajamas.  The pinwheel and grass dies are also from TCP.  I colored the image using Copic markers and designer papers are from my stash.
 
We hope you'll share your animal magic cards and/or projects with us this month.  You can find the challenge HERE.
 
Challenge Sponsor:
LC Designs
 prize is 3 digi stamps of winner's choice

Saturday, May 14, 2016

MFP Stamps Challenge - Technique Week: Half Die

 
The challenge this week at MFP Stamps Challenge blog is called Half Die.  There is a tutorial link on the challenge blog.
 
For my card, I used the MFP Stamp Shop Roses stamp set.  The half die cut is from a CheeryLynn Butterfly die.  I used a We R Memories embossing folder.  A very quick and easy card with an elegant look!
 
We hope you'll share your cards using the Half Die tutorial.  You can find the tutorial HERE.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - No Designer Paper!

 
The Sisterhood of Crafters challenge theme "no designer paper" was chosen by DT member Lisa.
 
For my card, I used a black/white color scheme.  The stamp set is from MFP Stamp Shop called Nature's Brushstrokes stamped using Archival Black ink.  The die cuts are from Lil Inkers Stitched Rectangles.  Butterflies are punched from a Martha Stewart punch.
 
We hope you'll share your cards and/or projects with us; remember, use no designer paper!
 
You can find the challenge HERE.

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #129 - Use a Transparent Element

 
The Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #129 theme - "use a transparent element" was chosen by DT member Neva.
 
For my card, I used the sunburst technique using scraps of designer paper.  My transparent element is a transparent butterfly from Heidi Swapp.  The sentiment is from PTI Year of Flowers: Mums.  I embellished the butterfly using enamel dots.
 
We hope you'll share your cards and or projects using a transparent element with us.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Gruffies and Guests Hello Baby Challenge

 
This month's challenge at Gruffies and Guests is to create a Baby card/project.  For my card I used the Baby Blocks stamp set and colored the images using Copic markers.  I used Spellbinders dies to create an oval shaped card.
 
We hope you'll share your baby themed cards or projects with us this month using House Mouse, Gruffies, or Happy Hoppers images.  You can find the challenge HERE.
 
DT member Silvia will be offering this month's prize.

MFP Stamps Challenge - CAS Spring

 
This week's MFP Stamps Challenge is CAS using a Spring theme.  For my card I used the tulips from the Spring Things stamp set and the Spring sentiment from the Spring Joy stamp set.
 
We hope you'll share your CAS Spring cards with us.  You can find the challenge HERE.