Be my Valentine

Here's another card I created for Kards for Kids, HSC for Valentine's Day.

It uses another wonderful Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp by Cheryl Alger. Don't ya just love this little guy with his box of chocolates. I do. I used the SU Top Note die for the card, and scored the inside part of the card so it stands nicely without a fold/score on the front of the card.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Sassy Chery's Tuesday Challenge #201 - Don't be a square (make a shaped card)

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-201-dont-be-square-wa-sassy.html

2. PINSpirational Challenge #92 (the box of chocolates and purple and red colours are inspired by the photo)

http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.ca/2014/01/pinspirational-challenge-92.html

Hugs and Kisses and Bubbles...

I created this card for Kards for Kids, HSC for Valentine's Day. It uses a fabulous Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp by Cheryl Alger.

I coloured the bubbles with a glitter pen at first, but it didn't really show up...so I ended putting Stickles over top of it for a bit more bling. I decided to make the colour combo non-traditional for Valentine's Day too.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Kraftin' Kimmie #214 - Love is in the Air

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-214-love-is-in-air.html

2. Glitter and Sparkle #69 - Bling it Up

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-69.html

3. Sunday Sketch and Stamp #191

http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-191-francescas-sketch.html

Cute kitten card

Here's a cute kitten card I created using this image from From the Heart Stamps. I used stickles on the heart and some glittery pink-polka dot paper too.

http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/

Here's the sketch

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. I {heart} Sketches - #51

http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/01/27/i-heart-card-sketches-no-51/

2. Glitter and Sparkle - #69 - Bling it Up

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-69.html

An image coloured by my son...

Here's a cute pic of my son (7 years old) with a Sassy Cheryl image I purchased this morning (Friday January 31st). Pretty much each day or so Cheryl puts a digi or two on sale. I got the girl and the boy image today in black and white and coloured. Super deal at a $1 and $3 each !!

Sorry this pic is a little blurry...he had a hard time holding the image still...and he puts on a goofy smile too...but he was very pleased with this image and it's going in his Daddy's lunch box today before he goes to work at 1pm as a surprise !! He also asked me if he could make some cards with this image !!

You can grab the image here:

http://sassycherylsdaily.blogspot.ca/2014/01/marvel-ous-adventurenew-and-on-sale.html

I'm entering this pic into the following challenge:
1. Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Thursday Challenge #137

http://sassycheryls.blogspot.ca/2014/01/show-me-thursday-137.html

Have an ICE day...

Here's a card I created for the latest challenge at One Stitch at a Time. The theme this challenge is White + One (use white + one other colour) on your creation.

I chose this lovely image by Stichy Bear called Ice Princess.

I coloured it with my new Prismacolour pencils and added Stickles to her hair and gown. I found these faux rhinestones at a party-supply store...they are sooo cool as they are not really rhinestones at all...they are an optical illusion...sunken in and look like a faceted rhinestone !!

The inside greeting is from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps "Have an ICE day" I embossed the inside of the card with a snowflake embossing folder and added the tag with the sentiment on it. (I inked the edges of the tag with silver ink).

I hope you'll pop on over and join in on the fun and maybe win a great prize!

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.ca/

A penguin birthday card

Here's a cute little penguin card I created for Kards for Kids, HSC.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Catch the Bug - January Photo Inspiration - Penguins

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/january-photo-inspiration-challenge.html

2. Pinspirational Challenges - #91 - Penguins

http://www.pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.ca/2014/01/pinspirational-challenge-91.html

A Pink Penguin...

This is a cute Penguin I coloured some time ago, and added glossy accents to the heart. I love this image and thought I'd use it today to create a card for a couple of penguin challenges !!

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Pin-spiration Challenges - Use Penguins

http://www.pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.ca/2014/01/pinspirational-challenge-91.html

2. Die Cutting Divas - use a penguin (my diecut is the frame around the penguin)

http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-149-penguin-awareness-day.html

3. Catch the Bug - Photo Inspiration - Penguins

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/january-photo-inspiration-challenge.html

4. Milk and Coffee Challenge - Monochromatic

http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/monochromatic-challenge.html

Java great day...

Here's a cute card I created using a Bugaboo image. I used the Stella Says Sketch to create it.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Stella Says Sketch - 201 - 1.12.14

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/kick-off-to-stella-says-sketch-2014.html

2. Cupcake Inspirations - #244 - Colour Inspiration - Sage, cream, mist

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-244.html

3. Open-Minded Crafting Fun - Challenge #2 - Warmth - Food/Clothing

http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-2-warmth-food-or-clothing.html

May the fours be with you - Birthday card for Catch the Bug/Bugaboo 4th Birthday

Here's a card I created for the current 4th Birthday celebration going on over at Catch the Bug (Bugaboo Stamps).

The challenge for today was to contain something in increments of 4. I've included 4 rhinestones, 4 layers, and 4 colours.

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

A Sassy Disney Birthday card

Here's my latest creation for the Brown Sugar Challenge Blog - Challenge #78 - Embossing.

I used a Sassy Design Studio image "Sassy Disney Fan"

Check out the image here:

http://buysassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/

The challenge this week is to use embossing and I couldn't resist the polka dot embossing folder for this cute image. I think the red/pink/black colour combo really makes this pop !!

Hope you'll come over and play

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

Happy Birthday (Bling it Up) - Catch the Bug/Bugaboo 4th Birthday Celebration

This is the card I created for another challenge this week at Catch the Bug, to celebrate their 4th Birthday:

I used some glitter paper to mat the image and coloured it with copics. I added stickles/glitter to the balloon, her hair bow, the icing on the cake and a few of the stars. I'm pleased with how this turned out.

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

Happy Birthday - Catch the Bug/Bugaboo 4th Birthday Celebration

I created this cute birthday card for the current challenge going on over at Catch the Bug/Bugaboo to celebrate it's 4th Birthday.

It uses one of my favourite Bugaboo images.

I'm entering it in the challenge at Catch the Bug this week - Monday January 20th - Colour Challenge (use yellow, orange, pink, black, grey)

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

Happy Birthday (a little late) - Catch the Bug/Bugaboo 4th Birthday Celebration

Here's a card I FINALLY created for my hubby's 50th birthday, which was this past Christmas (during the lovely ice-storm). I didn't get a chance to create the card before the power went out, and have just been "procrastinating" ever since.

I used this Christmas image from Bugaboo...and dressed her up in "fishnets" (drawn on the image by me). We like to celebrate with Margarita's so I made the drink dripping out of the glass a light green to mimic the Margaritas. I hope he likes it. I will be giving it to him exactly one-month after his Christmas day birthday (this coming weekend). I'm sure he'll like it. I hope this counts as a FUNNY BIRTHDAY CARD for this challenge.

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

Just Kidding Around - Catch the Bug/Bugaboo 4th Birthday Celebration

I created this card for the 4th Birthday celebration over at Catch the Bug Challenge blog

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

They have a challenge each day of the week and this is Thursday's challenge - Just Kidding Around - make a birthday project for kids. I chose this cute duck image 'cuz I really like it and thought it would make a cute kids birthday card.

Be my Valentine - Catch the Bug/Bugaboo 4th Birthday Celebration

Here's a card I created for Kards for Kids, HSC. It uses a really cute image from Bugaboo. And Catch the Bug/Bugaboo is celebrating it's 4th Birthday this week, so this card was created for one of the challenges.

It's based on this sketch:

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Bugaboo 4th Birthday Celebration - Sketch Challenge - Sunday January 19th

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/bugaboo-is-turning-fourcome-celebrate.html

Meljen's Designs - Challenge #194 - Not Just Black and White

This week's challenge over at Meljen's Designs is a fun one...Not Just Black and White (use black and white + 1 colour). As a penguin fanatic, I found this challenge to be super fun 'cuz I can use a cute penguin image for it. It's my 2nd challenge as a Guest Designer, and I'm sure having fun !

I coloured the image with copics and found this two-tone blue patterned paper in my stash which I think works really well with the colours I used. I also used Stickles on the brim and pom-pom and glossy accents on the mug. The sentiment is from Kraftin' Kimmie and I used some metallic prima flowers from my stash (they look a bit greeny-blue in the photo, but look better in real life).

I have used the Image "Penguin's Cocoa" which you can find here

http://meljensdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_4&products_id=552

You can enter the challenge for a chance to win some wonderful Meljen's Designs Digital Images !! Challenge rules are posted on the blog, but I must remind you that the use of a Meljen's Designs Image is required (there are FREEBIES on the website) Three random-winners are chosen each week !!

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges

I hope you'll play along !

Winter Blues

Here's a card I created for the current challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's Tuesday Challenge #199 - Winter blues

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Sassy Cheryl's Tuesday Challenge #199 - Winter blues

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-199-winter-blues.html

2. Open Minded Fun Crafting - Challenge #2 - Warmth (food or clothing)

http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-2-warmth-food-or-clothing.html

A Boss of a Birthday card

Here's a birthday card I created using a great Mustang image from Fitztown. It's a BOSS 302 Mustang and my pal Terry is a big Mustang lover, like we are, so I know he'll like this card.

The image can be found here:

http://www.fitztown.com/cars.html

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Fitztown - Anything Goes

http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-17-anything-goes.html

2. Glitter and Sparkle - #68 - Stitching or Faux Stitching (used stitched ribbon)

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-68.html

3. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-anything-goes-2/

4. Simon Ssys stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Embossing

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-emboss-it-2/

Flowers for you and a new Challenge at One Stitch at a Time

I created this card using a lovely floral bouquet image from Stitchy Bear Digi Outlet - Hope Jacare - Bouquet 1

You can find the image here:

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_62&products_id=890

This week's challenge at One Stitch at a Time is to Use a Digi (Challenge #196). This means you can use any theme but you must use a Digi image.

http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.ca/

Our wonderful sponsor this week is StitchyBear Digi Outlet
http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/

We have a wonderful prize to give away too - just for playing along and following the challenge rules you have a chance to win ALL THE IMAGES USED IN CHALLENGE #194 !!

I hope you'll join us and play along.

I'm entering this card in the following challenge:
1. Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Emboss it

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-emboss-it-2/

Penguin with Rose card - Catch the Bug/Bugaboo 4th Birthday Celebration

Here's a cute card I created using a really cute Bugaboo image.

Speaking of Bugaboo...they are celebrating their 4th Birthday. Head on over to their blog and check out all the action. There's a blog hop with tons of prizes to be won, and also a daily challenge for the next week. I'm gonna play along for sure.

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/blog-hop-postenter-inlinkz-for-your.html

I'm entering this card in the following Challenges:
1. Catch the Bug - Bugaboo Birthday Celebration - Satruday Jan 18th - Bingo (No designer paper, bling (stickles on hat and flowers) and Bugaboo image

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/blog-hop-postenter-inlinkz-for-your.html

Have a cool birthday (skating penguin)

Here's a card I created for Kards for Kids, HSC. It's a birthday card, using a cute image by Bugaboo.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:

1. Catch the Bug - January Theme Challenge - Winter Wonderland

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/january-theme-challengewinter-wonderland.html

2. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-anything-goes-2/

3. Cupcake Inspirations - #243 - Sparkle (see the sparkle on the penguin's heart, and skate blades

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-243.html

Happy Birthday (Lulu)

I created this card for Kards for Kids, HSC. It uses a wonderful Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp by Cheryl Alger. I love how cute Lulu looks and this image is so versatile.

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Wonderful Wednesday

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2014/01/first-wonderful-wednesday-of-2014.html

2. ABC Challenge - D is for Dazzle - use lots of sparkle and bling

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/d-is-for-dazzle.html

3. Milk & Coffee Challenges - Monochromatic

http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/monochromatic-challenge.html

4. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-anything-goes-2/

5. Seize the Sketch - sponsored by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

http://seizethesketch.blogspot.ca/2014/01/seize-sketch-11-with-kraftin-kimmie.html

Here's the sketch

6. Cupcake Inspirations #243 - Sparkle

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-243.html

Thanks...you're a star !

I created this little thank you card today. It uses a lovely image from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. I coloured it with my new Prismacolour Coloured Pencils, and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I need a little practice blending with the mineral spirits but overall I'm happy with the results.



I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Challenge #212 - Photo Inspiration (yellow, black, gold, stars, champagne)

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-212-inspiration-photo.html

2. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-anything-goes-2/

Reminder - Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge ends this Friday

Just popping in to remind you to check out the new blog on the block...

http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-1-midway-post.html

You have until Friday to play along. I'm a guest designer for this challenge.



This is the card I created...you can see my original post here:

http://lynnpenguinscreativecorner.blogspot.ca/2014/01/a-new-challenge-blog-and-im-gdt-member.html

A new challenge at Brown Sugar Challenge Blog

Challenge #76 this week at the Brown Sugar challenge blog is to USE CHALK ! I created the background using chalk to create the clouds. It's super-duper easy to do...just punch two part circles with a circle punch, lay it down on your card base starting at the bottom of your card and working up, and chalk into the edges. I think it makes for a great effect.

This week our sponsor is Stitchy Bear Digi Outlet

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/

Check out the challenge here and join us for a chance to win a prize from our sponsor:

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

Meljen's Designs - Challenge #192 - Bullseye and GDT Member

I can hardly believe it myself, but I was asked to be a Guest Design Team Member on the Meljen's Designs Challenge Blog. I was so excited to get the e-mail about this. And even more excited to be able to work with some wonderful DT members, and of course Melissa's wonderful images !!

This week's challenge is #192 - Bullseye (centre everything on your card)

Here's what I created.

I used the image "Hi There Frame" with this cute puppy on it. You can find it here

http://meljensdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_8&products_id=402

You can enter the challenge for a chance to win some wonderful Meljen's Designs Digital Images !! Challenge rules are posted on the blog, but I must remind you that the use of a Meljen's Designs Image is required (there are FREEBIES on the website) Three random-winners are chosen each week !!

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/search/label/challenges

I hope you'll play along !

A Valentine's Card

Here's a card I created for Valentine's Day. It's created using a lovely image by Sassy Cheryl. I coloured it with copics, double matted it and added a sentiment stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (also by Cheryl)

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Sassy Chery's Tuesday Challenge - #198 - Anything Goes

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-198-anything-sassy-cheryls.html

A glittery thank you card

Here's a glittery thank you card I created. It uses a wonderful image by Bugaboo.

It was pretty quick and simple to create...I coloured the image with copics, added some stickles, and voila...pretty much done !!

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2014/01/january-anything-goes.html

2. Moving Along with the Times - Thank you

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.ca/2014/01/thank-you.html

I love you this much (Valentine's Card)

Here's a pretty CAS card I created using one of my favourite Meljen's Designs images...awww who am I kidding...I love 'em all...anyhow...it's such a cute image that I decided to create this card for my son for Valentine's Day (nice and early...let's hope I can find it when February 14th rolls around - LOL)
I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Meljen's Designs - Challenge #191 - Anything Goes

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-191-anything-goes.html

2. Cupcake Inspirations #242 - Colour challenge - use cream, kraft and gold

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-242.html

A little thank you card...

Here's a little thank you card I created today using an image by Pink Cat Studios. I just love this cheery/floral image...so versatile. I've used it a ton of times !!

I'm entering it in the following challenge(s)
1. Moving Along with the Times MAWTT - Thank you

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.ca/2014/01/thank-you.html

2. Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Blues

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-blues/

3. ABC Challenge - C is for colourful (use lots of colours)

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.ca/2014/01/c-is-for-colourful.html

A new Challenge Blog and I'm a GDT Member...

There's a new Challenge Blog on the block. It's called "OPEN MINDED FUN CRAFTING CHALLENGES" and I'm a Guest Designer for the very first challenge...woo hoo !!

http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/

Here's a card I created using Madeline (with Retro Outfit) from Milk & Coffee.
You can find the lots of great images here:

http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MilkCoffee

The theme is use something new or a new technique...I used a new copic marker (pink) and some new orange gems on my creation.

You can check out all the details for the challenge here:

http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/2014/01/grand-opening-challenge-1-use-new-toys.html

I hope you'll join us and have some fun at the very first challenge for Open-Minded Fun Crafting Challenges !! There's lots of great prizes to be won !!

All you need is love...

I'm here to say All you need is love...hydro and cable/internet !! LOL !! After the recent ice storm and all the loss of power and cable/internet I'm about at my wits end. Anyhow...my cable/internet is fixed again for a few days; the tech has to come back tomorrow to do something else, and then in two or three weeks to re-attach the cable properly and get it off my roof where it's frozen right now !! So I spent the day waiting for the cable company to come back and try to restore our service for the 3rd time since the ice storm. I've managed to get a few cards made and actually posted here, so it's been a good day...and my boys can watch TV again. All is well.

Here's a cute card I created using a Sassy Cheryl Image. Don't ya just think this guy is just darling? I do.



This is based on the sketch from Mojo Monday

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Mojo Monday #326

http://mojomonday.blogspot.ca/2013/12/mojo-monday-326.html

2. Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Thursday #135

http://sassycheryls.blogspot.ca/2013/12/show-me-135.html

It's Coffee O'Clock

Here's a cute/zany card I created using a Bugaboo image. I think it turned out pretty good and I will likely drop it in the mail to my pal Wanda, who's a coffee-lover like me !!

You can get the image here:

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/Scarlette--coffee-oclock_p_3548.html

I'm entering it in the following challenges:
1. Catch the Bug - Stella Says Sketch #148

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/stella-says-sketch-last-challenge-of.html

Here's the sketch:

Happy New Year

Happy New Year !! I created this card for the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge #210 (based on the sketch here)

It uses a brand spankin' new KKS by Cheryl Alger "Once Upon a Time 2", which is one of my favourite sets right now! You can get it here:

http://www.kraftinkimmiestamps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=1098

I just love it and can see a lot of potential with it.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - #210 - Sketch

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-210-sketch.html

2. Sassy Chery's Tuesday Challenge #197 - Sparkle & Shine

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-197-sparkle-shine-wa-sassy.html

3. Glitter and Sparkle - Use a favourite image

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-65.html

4. Craft Your Passion - Something New

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-194-something-new.html

5. Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge

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

6. Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - #56 Something New

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.ca/2013/12/challenge-55-new-beginings.html