A new challenge at Brown Sugar Challenge Blog - #70 - Thank You

It's time for another challenge over at Brown Sugar.

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com.br/

This week the them is THANK YOU. We are sponsored this week by QKR Stampede.

I got to work with this lovely image, and will be sending a few cards just like this to Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, with my Smiley Team Christmas cards...the nurses need cards too !!


Shop - http://www.qkrstampede.com/

Blog - http://www.qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/

Hope you'll hop on over and join in the fun !!

A Christmas Thank You

Here's a card I created using a lovely digi image from Meljen's Designs. I coloured it with copics, cut it out and mounted it on embossed white paper, matted every so slightly with some green. I added some stardust stickles to the flower along with a few rhinestones.


You can find the PRETTY POINTSETTIA image here:

http://meljensdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23_38&products_id=864

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Meljen's Designs - #188 - Giving Thanks.

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-188-giving-thanks.html

2. 4 Crafty Chicks - 4 CCC #170 {Christmas

http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.ca/2013/11/4-ccc-170-christmas.html

3. Milk and Coffee Challenges - Thankful

http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/thanksgivingthankfulthank-yous-challenge.html

A whole lot of Kards for Kids cards !!

Here's a bunch of photos of the cards I've made for Kards for Kids, HSC. I will be sending them off next week to Bela.

http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.ca/

Happy Birthday (cupcake) card

I created this card based on the sketch from this week's My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club (MFTWSC151) challenge I'm sending it in with my Kards for Kids, HSC cards.

It uses an image from Alipeeps of Stitchy Bear Designs

You can find the image here (it's a set of 3 cupcakes)

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_111&products_id=3053

Here's the sketch from MFT:

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. MFTWSC151 Sketch Challenge

http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/stamp-and-win-with-this-weeks-card-sketch-151/

2. Simon Says Stamp - Monday - It's a Mystery

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-its-a-mystery/

Winter Birthday Card

Here's a birthday card I created using a lovely Sassy Cheryl digital image. I think it's perfect for a Winter Birthday!!

I'm pretty sure Sassy Cheryl herself will love this card, 'cuz I just know she loves Polka Dots (like I do).

You can get the image FIGURE EIGHT STYLE here:

http://www.sassycherylsstamps.com/collections/newest

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Sassy Chery's Show Me Thursday #133

http://sassycheryls.blogspot.ca/2013/11/show-me-thursday-133.html

2. Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Cause for Celebration

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com.br/2013/11/today-we-are-4.html

Penguin Christmas cards for Kards for Kids, HSC

Here's a cute card I created (and duplicated several times) for Kards for Kids, HSC Christmas Cards 2013

I'm entering it in the following challenge:

Mojo Monday #320 - Sketch

http://mojomonday.blogspot.ca/2013/11/mojo-monday-320.html

A quick and easy Thank You card...

Here's a very quick and easy Thank You card created with a lovely image from Jellypark.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Jellypark Challenges - Happy Thanksgiving or Thanks

http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/new-challenge-time-at-jellypark-friends_15.html

Winter Wonderland

Here's a card I created for Kards for Kids, HSC Christmas card drive. It's a lovely image from Bugaboo Stamps

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/winter-penguin-snowman_p_3115.html

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Christmas Cards All Year Long - Winter Wonderland

http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.ca/2013/11/november-challenge.html

2. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - It's a Mystery

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-its-a-mystery/

3. Glitter and Sparkle #60 - Show us some Snow

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-60.html

Merry Christmas - Charlie Brown Christmas Tree card !!

Okay...if you're like me, you just LOVE this Sassy Cheryl Image. It reminds me of the Charlie Brown Christmas tree !! I just love it.

This card is pretty CAS with a little bling added to the red ornament that's causing the branch to droop. (Glossy Accents). The little guy looks so warm and cozy but disappointed all at once, doesn't he ??

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Merry Monday Challenges - #84 - Trees with Bling

http://alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.ca/2013/11/merry-monday-84-trees-with-bling.html

2. Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Warm Christmas

http://hollyjollychristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/warm-christmas.html

3. ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Winter Wishes

http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/w-for-winter-wishes.html

4. Sassy Cheryl's #193 -

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-193-wintercold-weather-wa.html

Thank you (Thanksgiving Turkey)

Here's a cute little Thanksgiving card I made using a lovely image from Bugaboo.

You can get the image here:

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Bobblehead-Thankgiving-Turkey_p_1243.html

I'm entering it in the following challenges:

1. Catch the Bug - Photo Inspiration (fall colours/winding road)

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/november-photo-inspiration-challenge.html

2. Card Makin' Mamas - CMM76 - Thankful/Thankful Tidings

http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/cmm76-thankful-tidings.html

3. Card Crafter's Circle #102 - Thankful/Thank you

http://cardcrafterscircle.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-102-thankful-thank-you.html

4. Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - #53 - So Grateful

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-53-so-grateful.html

Moustache for Movember...

Here's a card I created for Movember...


This is a digital image from Meljen's Designs

http://meljensdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=57&products_id=954

All images are on sale for 50% off throughout the month of November...I suggest you head on over and see what they have to offer !! I just LOVE Melissa's designs !!

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Meljen's Designs - #187 - Black Out (use black as card base)

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/

2. ABC Challenge - Z is for Zebra (use black and white or stripes)

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/z-is-for-zebra.html

3. Simon Says Stamp - Monday - It's a Mystery

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-its-a-mystery/

Imagine a puppy for Christmas !

I couldn't resist creating a card with this gorgeous Cheryl Alger stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie. I've left the sentiment off to keep it very CAS. I'm sending it along with a whole bunch more cards for Kards for Kids, HSC.



I'm entering it in this week's Sassy Cheryl Challenge #192 - Fave Holiday Colours (blue and red)

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-192-fave-holiday-colors.html

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #205 - Anything Goes

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2013/11/november-krafty-previewsday-five-plus.html

You can find this stamp here:

http://www.kraftinkimmiestamps.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=75&sort=20a&page=3

OSAAT #190 - Use a Digi - Christmas Gate card

Here's a lovely Christmas card I created as a Design Team Member for the current One Stitch at a Time Challenge blog. I coloured it with copics and added a little bit of stickles/glitter. I also used a corner of kraft cardstock (embossed) to give the card a little more texture. All in all this a CAS card that could be mass-produced to give to your entire Christmas card list !!

The image is CHRISTMAS GATE by Tami aka Ginger Loft which can be found here:

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_18&products_id=2800

Please come on over and check out the challenge for your chance to win prizes. It's lots of FUN !!

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.ca/

Howdy !

I created this card for the current challenge at Catch the Bug - Western Roundup

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/theme-challenge-western-round-up.html

A little thank you card

Here's a little thank you card I created for Kards for Kids, HSC.

http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.ca/

It's using a lovely Cheryl Alger image from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.

It's made from a stamp I WON in a Kratin' Kimmie challenge - I LOVE PRIZES !!

I'm entering it in the Wonderful Wednesdays Challenge Week One at KKS

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2013/11/november-wonderful-wednesdaysweek-one.html

Warm and Cozy card

Here's a card I created using a lovely Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp.

I purposely left the sentiment off this card so that I can add something if I choose to when I sent it off to someone...or I may just leave it the way it is.

I'm entering it in this weeks Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #204 - Cozy and Warm

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-204-warm-and-cozy.html

Happy Thanksgiving - Brown Sugar Challenge #68

Here's a lovely little Thanksgiving card I created using an image from Bugaboo Stamps. I used glossy accents on the pumpkin to make it shiny and plump.

You can check out the challenge here:

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com.br/

You can find the image here in the Bugaboo shop (check out the current Friday Freebie Bugaboo offers each week too while you are there):

http://bugaboostamps.3dcartstores.com/

I hope you'll join us this week in the challenge and create a Thanksgiving card of your own. I am saving this card for next year, as here in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving in October, not November like in the U.S.

A Sassy Cheryl Christmas Card

I created a card using a coloured digital image from Sassy Cheryl. The image is so lovely and doesn't need a sentiment. I was inspired by a card Kristina Werner created on Day 1 of Holiday Card Workshop 2013 - online card class (notice the partially embossed base and the strips of colour which look like washi tape)

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Thursday

http://sassycheryls.blogspot.ca/2013/10/show-me-thursday-1.html

2. Online card classes - Holiday card workshop gallery

http://www.onlinecardclasses.com/

OSAAT #189 - Holiday Challenge - HAPPY FALL

Here's a card I designed for the current challenge at One Stitch at a Time Challenge Blog. It was a collaboration challenge.

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.ca/

I used digi papers from Panda Bear and an image from Stitchy.

You can find them here:

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index

I hope you'll come on over to One Stitch at a Time and join in on the fun.

The prize will be the full set of collab images used by the DT - WOW how awesome is that. The set will also be available free if you spend $10 in the store too. To win this prize you must use a product from the StitchyBear Digital Outlet

Thank you card

This Thank you card is created for Kards for Kids, HSC. It came together very quickly and I think it turned out quite lovely. The tag is from Stampin' Up.

http://kardsforkidshsc.blogspot.ca/

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Dilly Beans - Thanks

http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/new-challenge-thanks.html

2. ABC Challenge - Y is for Yellow

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/y-for-yellow.html

Sending you love this Christmas...

Here's a card I created using a wonderful Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp


It's going with my Christmas card bundle for Kards for Kids, HSC.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps #203 - Pick a Holiday

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-203-pick-holiday.html

2. Sassy Chery's #191 - Anything Goes

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-191-anything-goes-wa-sassy.html

Ho Ho Ho...Merry Christmas

Here's a card I created for Kards for Kids, HSC. It's a lovely Bugaboo digital image and was pretty simple to colour and create the card. I embossed the card base, attached the coloured image and added some red ribbon and a computer generated sentiment.



I'm entering it in the following challenge(s):
1. Catch the Bug - November Anything Goes

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/november-anything-goes.html

2. Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - CAS

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-keep-it-clean-and-simple/

Trick or Treat

Here's a Halloween card I created using a Meljen's Designs image. I just love this one...gives a whole new meaning to Witches brew don't ya think !! LOL !!


The green colours didn't photograph well and look a little off or mis-matching...but in real life they are okay !! The sentiment "Trick or Treat" is a Halloween Trinket from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
Meljen's Designs - Challenge #184 - Scaredy Pants (Halloween Theme)

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2013/10/challenge-184-scaredy-pants.html

A fall card

Here's a fall card I created using a Stitchy digital image. Isn't this little guy sitting atop a pumpkin so gosh darn cute ? I just love him. I used a sketch from Come and Get it challenges to create the card and it came together quite easily.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
Come and Get it - Sketch

http://comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/11/time-for-sketch.html

Cupcake Inspirations - Fall leaves (notice the background paper from Panda Bear designs)

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-235.html

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-2/

Glitter and Sparkle #57 - Leaves

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/challenge-57.html

Thinking of You (Pansy card)

I created this card for a friend to send to her friend who recently lost a loved one. It's a digi image from Stitchy Bear Designs

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/

I love the simplicity of this card and will make several more to have on hand as it's always good to have some to grab from your stash when you need them.

I'm entering this in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge blog - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-2/

Glitter and Sparkle #57 - Leaves

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/challenge-57.html

Let's Give Thanks...

Here's a card I created using a wonderfully versatile Sassy Cheryl digital image. I love how many different cards you can make with this image to suit just about any occasion.

I used copics to colour it in a sort-of monochromatic way to match the kraft cardstock I used. (the boat is brown-ish but photographed kind of pink - LOL) I also added the swirly embossed piece to give it a bit of texture. The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp. I used stickles to give the water some sparkle and added the rhinestones to give it a bit of blingy-pop.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Sassy Chery's Challenge #190 - Let's give thanks

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/10/challenge-190-lets-give-thanks-wa-sassy.html

2. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-anything-goes/

3. Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-2/

OSAAT - Merry Christmas Lamp

Here's a little Christmas card I made for the current challenge at "One Stitch at a Time" challenge Blog. (#188 - Use a Digi)

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.ca/

I would love for you to come and join in on the fun. Simply create something using a digital image and post on the blog for a chance to win the complete set of images that the DT used in challenge #186 from Stitchy Bear Outlet, Runner up prize of $3 also.

I created the card with Christmas Lamp image, and coloured with Copics. You can find the image here:

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_18&products_id=1529

I used Glossy Accents around the lamp itself to make it look like metal. I made a ribbon/bow with cardstock just by cutting and shaping some folded paper to look like a bow. The cardstock is from my stash of papers.

Hope you'll join in on the fun this week at OSAAT !!

Brown Sugar Challenge #66 - Things with Wings

Here's my DT card for the current challenge at "Brown Sugar Challenges".

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com.br/

The theme is "things with wings" My image is from Digi Darla and can be found here:

http://www.digidarladesigns.com/Digidarlas-Quilted-Owl-1_p_2088.html

I coloured the image with copics, added some pearls around the image and on the edge of the card. The wee little white bow is tied using a "fork" as an easy-peasy way of doing a tiny bow. I added some pen stitching around the image to give it a sewn feel like the owl has.

The sentiment is from The Stamps of Life

http://www.stephaniebarnardstamps.com/index.htm

I sure hope you'll head on over to Brown Sugar Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the Design Team came up with as inspiration. Good luck in the challenge.

I'm also entering this card in the following challenge:
Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/