Designed2Delight challenge......very cool, check it out!!!

This card is for a really cool challenge blog at Designed2Delight digital stamps - Faith gives a freebie image & when you use that to enter the challenge, you get another free image for the next challenge. Everyone that plays, wins!!! Seems like a fun challenge so I thought I'd give it a whirl!!! This is the card I made for it, using the collage image she provided. Head over to the blog to check it out!!! If you do decide to play, make sure you mention my name (you get a free image if you BYOB - Bring your own Buddy!)

Thanks for stopping by again!!! I look forward to our next visit!!!! Take care & stay warm!!!
Chris

I'm on a roll....a few challenges in one post!!

Seriously, on a ROLL!!! I went through my Google Reader & picked out a bunch of challenges to do & started doing them!!! All my DT committments were done, so I thought I'd play in some this week!!!!!

The first thing is being entered into the Fab n Funky Challenge blog which is an easy one this week - make anything for any occasion!!! So, I made a coupon book/holder thingy!!! LOL I bought a coupon holder from the dollar store and covered it. I added Kitchen Tilda and a jar (both from Magnolia) and am thinking about adding a notepad or post it note pad on the inside - what do you think??



Here is the front piece (I might add the note pad or post it note pad here?!?!?! What do you think??)

And here is the inside, with labelled slots to put your coupons in so they are easy to find!

This next card I am entering into 3 challenges. The image is Snow Dog from Designed2Delight, a new digi store I just discovered! Faith has very cute images, go check it out!!! The paper is from my Christmas scraps bin, and the snowflakes are punched out of the swirly vellum. The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp.

Here are the 3 challenges I am entering this into:
1. CPS which was to follow this sketch (which I turned on its side):



2. Bee Crafty which was to use a Digi image and make a Thank you card

3. Scrapbook Trends magazine which is to use snowflakes

This third card is being entered into The Pink Elephant challenge which was a recipe this week: 2 Designer papers, 3 buttons and snowflakes. I used another digi image from Designed2Delight cuz this snowman is just too cute!!

And lastly, this fourth card is being entered into Digital Tuesday Challenge which is Valentine's! Guess I better get a head start on those so this challenge is perfect!!! I used a digi image from Karen's Doodles - another digi company I just discovered & fell in love with! How cute is this beaver???

Well, that is all I have for you today - I know it was a lot & I don't normally show 4 cards in one post but they all had deadlines right around the same time, so thought it was best to post them all together!! I hope you made it through the whole post!!!!! THANKS if you did!!! LOL
Have a great day!!!
Chris

High Hopes Challenge #57

And another challenge I managed to finish & upload in time!! Yeahhhh me!!! LOL This week the challenge at High Hopes Challenge blog is to use this sketch with a High Hopes image. And I have always loved my High Hopes stamps, so any excuse to pull them out, I am ALL OVER!!!! LOL



I used Timothy Tiger so I could make another GUY birthday card to have on hand...you can never have enough of those!!!! The cardstock is Really Rust & Old Olive (SU) and the DP is from Basic Grey (Indian Summer). I coloured Timothy with my Koh-i-noor pencils and Baby Oil Gel!

Thanks for hanging out at my blog!!! Have a great day!!!

Chris

Creations by Penny - Gumball machine

(this is the 2nd post for today, please scroll down to see the other! Thanks!)

This gumball machine is a new release from Creations by Penny! Isn't it cute? You can do so much with this!!!

This first card I went with the "gumball" look, circle DP (SU), giant brads, and sparkley brads. I covered the glass of the machine with Crystal Effects to give it dimension, then added the sentiment (SU - Teeny Tiny Wishes). The ovals are cut with my Nestabilities.


I used the same DP pack (SU) for this second card, but the sentiment is from a Gina K set I've had for a long time!


Go have a peek at what the other DT members did... HERE !!!! You won't regret it!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you all have a SUPER SWEET week!!!!! I have to go back to work tomorrow - booo hooooooo!!!!! Now the countdown until Easter holidays...LOL!!!
Chris

Simon Says....Hot chocolate! MMmmmmmm!!!

This week's challenge at SIMON SAYS STAMP CHALLENGE BLOG is HOT CHOCOLATE!!!! Mmmmmmmmmmm, I LOVE hot chocolate & these little mice do too apparently!!!!! I love putting a dash of Peppermint Schnapps in mine for a little treat....sooo yummy!!!!!!!
I actually had this image coloured a long time ago, and it just so happened to fit PERFECTLY with this weeks challenge!! I don't own this House Mouse stamp - I just received a few images in a swap! It is CUTE though!!!!

I hope you'll join us this week for our challenge!!! Head over to the blog to check out what the rest of the DT have created for you!!!! AND remember, there are prizes so get creating!!!!!

The winner of the last challenges HIDDEN BLOG CANDY (baby pink flower soft) was KARENB!!! Congrats Karen! Can you email me your address so we can get that out to you??
Chris

Motivet Rubberstamp Challenge card

I was able to participate in a few challenges this week & I am so excited to stamp for FUN!!! No more pressure to get Christmas cards & gifts done!!! Wheeee!!!! I am entering this card in the MOTIVET Rubberstamps Challenge which was to use any Motivet stamp and to follow this sketch:

And, here is my card - it is Shy Hilda.

I used some papers from a TAC pack called Frutti Fusion because they were bright and vibrant & matched the colours on her dress! I coloured her with Koh-i-noor pencils and Baby Oil Gel. The ribbon is Plum Pudding from PTI and the flowers and rhinestones are from my stash!!

Thanks for stopping by! Wish me luck!!!! I love Motivet stamps, and I have a few but one can NEVER have too many!!!! There are so many cute ones to choose from!!!!

Chris

Incy Wincy Challenge - BLING!!!! BLING!!!! BLING!!!!!

Welcome back to a new year of Incy Wincy Challenges!! We have some REALLY great things lined up for you this year!!!!! I hope you all had a safe and fun-filled holiday season!!!!! To start the year off with a bang, this weeks theme is "BLING BLING BLING"!!!!! Add some BLING to your projects!!! AND to top it off, and to make it THAT much more special, this weeks theme is sponsored by Dustin Pike of Doodle Dragon Studios. I LOVE LOVE LOVE his images and was honoured when he agreed to sponsor our little challenge blog!!!!


Please head over to the Incy Wincy Challenge blog to see what sparkley things the rest of the Design Team members have in sotre for you!!!

Here is my card:


The first DP layer is that shimmery paper from PaperMania that my friend Lols gave me (still hoarding it but using it a little bit at a time!! LOL). The second layer of DP is from a mat pack of Glittery blossoms & butterflies. I added a butterfly charm, some rhinestones, some glittery ribbon, and of course, can't forget teh stickles!!! The image is Fairie Bear from Dustin Pike!!! It was one of the first images I ever bought!!!!

I hope you will head over to the challenge blog & join us this week!!! We also have a new DT member being introduced today AND the winner of the last challenge!!!

All the best to you & your families in 2010. May this year be the GREATEST yet!!!!
Chris

"These are a few of my favourite things" - Corrosive Challenge #45

THAT is a great song, from a GREAT movie...but it is also the challenge set by ME at The Corrosive Challenge blog this week!!

Use TWO of your favourite embellishments on your card or project!

It was hard to pick TWO only.....and I kinda cheated and added more - but it's sooo hard!! LOL I have SO MANY FAVOURITES!!!!

The DP is from a paper pack from TAC called Gentle Beginnings and the image is from Hambo Stamps. I coloured it with Copics and added stickles to the water, crystal effects to the glass and to her sunglasses. I added At You Spica gel pens to her flip flops and umbrella. She looks so comfy on that inner tube, makes me LONG for summer time!!!! Only 4 more months of winter!!! LOL

My favourite embellies on this card is the charm and the rhinestone! I LOVE my rhinestones and my charms!!!! Even though there are other embellies on here, those are 2 of my VERY favourite!!!!

I hope you will join us at The Corrosive Challenges blog this week for this fun challenge! Head over there to see what the other DT members have created for you!!! AND there's PRIZES!!!! So, get going!!!!
Chris