Incy Wincy Challenge - Birthday!!!

This week Incy Wincy Designs Challenge blog has a great challenge for you -

BIRTHDAY!!! 

FUN hey? I hope you'll join us!!!

This week we are being sponsored by... KnK Designs

The DT were very fortunate to be given a few sets to use!!! Be sure to go check them out if you haven't already!!!!

Here is my card for this week:

I have used KOLAR'S BIRTHDAY image & sentiment.  Cute eh??
MY CS base is SU Melon Mambo and the DP is from my stash.   I coloured Kolar with Copics and used my Colorless Blender to try to make him fuzzy.  I saw a tutorial on it a couple years ago, and couldn't find it again, so I just "winged it"...Not sure I like how it turned out, but it does look better in person.
 

Have fun and good luck!!! I hope you'll join us this week!

Simon Says TAG IT!

This week, our challenge for you is  TAG IT!!!  
Use a tag, make a tag, add a tag....as long as it has a TAG on it, in it, etc. it will qualify!!!  Have fun with it, I DID!!!!

Here is my project:

 AND here is a close up of my tag:

 I got the popcorn container template from the WWW - I just spent about 30 min. looking for it, and can't find it - sorry! BUT if you Google "popcorn container template" you will get a ton, some decorated, some not, some are really small.....but this one is perfect!!! If you REALLY want it, email me and I will look harder!!!

I printed it on white cardstock and added red stripes to make it look like an old fashioned popcorn container.

I have used a Manila Tag - Tim Holtz  and I used Tim Holtz - At the Movies stamp set

The ink colours I used for stamping and distressing are:  


Walnut Stain Distress Ink
Broken China Distress Ink
Black Soot Distress Ink
Fired Brick Distress Ink

And finally, the Fresh Seasoned Popcorn image is heat embossed with Fired Brick Distress Embossing Powder  and popped up on the tag.  I attached the tag to the tub with a piece of twine, then I ate all the popcorn!!! LOL

Now...... head to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog to check out all the gorgeous creations from our FANTABULOUS Design Team!!!!

As usual Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant a $50 voucher to her FANTASTIC Simon Says Stamp Superstore!! For fabulous tutorials, inspiration and candy you should keep an eye on the Simon Says Stamp Blog too!!

Keep an eye on the All New Just In Pages there are sure to be lots of fab new goodies arriving right now !!


I am entering this in TUESDAY THROWDOWN (entwined - used twine to attach tag to tub!), and Make it Monday (anything goes).  I couldn't find any other challenges that this fit into, so this is it for today!!!!

Hugs,
Chris

Doodle Dragon challenge entry

 Doodle Dragon Studios challenge this week is to use any or all of the colours: red, black, brown, purple, or pink.  The top card is red & black, and the bottom card is red & pink...so I hope they qualify!!!! 

Wish me luck on this one!!!!!
Hugs,
Chris

Karen's Doodles Challenge - Celebrate

**Please scroll down to see the other posts for today! Thanks!!**

Hello! I hope you are enjoying the bi-weekly challenges..... LOTS of time to create with Karen's gorgeous images!!!!!

This week's challenge at Karen's Doodles is CELEBRATE!!!

So, get out your Karen's Doodles images and join us!!! There are TONS of great  images in her shop...go check it out!!!! There is something for everyone, and lots of freebies!!! 

Here is my card for this week:

I have used CRUISIN' and coloured it with Copics. I added crystal lacquer to their sunglasses and headlights and distressed the edges a bit. 

The CS is Melon Mambo (SU) and the DP is from my stash.  I printed the sentiment from the computer and the "60" is with my Cricut.  This card is for my Mother in Law who just got a motorbike, so I thought this image was perfect!!!


Head on over to the Challenge Blog and check out the rest of the DTs creations!!!  I hope you will join us this week!

The challenge is now open to everyone whether they use a KD image or not. However, only those using KD images will be entered to win the Top Card of the Week prize. So now there is NO excuse not to join us!!!!

You can win the following prizes:
1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry
2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles
3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of your choice from Karen's Doodles

Have a great week!!
Chris

Love to Create - challenge #2 - Buttons & Bows

Good morning everyone! Thanks for stopping by on this chilly Monday morning!!! I hope you all had a GREAT weekend! My weekend was busy - movie with a friend Friday night, Zumba on Sat. morning, visit with a friend for lunch, my Dad's 80th Birthday Party on Sat. night, and my  nephew's birthday party on Sunday at Build a Bear.  PLUS I fit some time in to craft AND do report cards! PHEW!!!!!  

Please scroll down to see my other post for today! THANKS!

For our second challenge at LOVE TO CREATE CHALLENGE BLOG, we have an easy one for you - BUTTONS & BOWS!!! Soooooooooooo, let's see your buttons and your bows on your creations!!!

Our sponsor this week is SASSY STUDIOS, so be sure to check out the other DT girlies creations and join us!!!

Here is my card for the week! I have used Melon Mambo CS and the DP is from my stash. I used a paper doiley, ribbon and buttons from my stash as well.  The image is SASSY CUPID, isn't she pretty??

Head on over to the challenge blog to check it out!!! HOPE to see you joining us!!!!!
Hugs,
Chris

Incy Wincy Challenge - RECIPE time!!!

This week Incy Wincy Designs Challenge blog has a great RECIPE challenge for you -

1 image, 2 Designer papers and 3 different embellishments!!!! 

FUN hey? I hope you'll join us!!!

This week we are being sponsored by.....Pink Cat Studios

The DT were given a few images to use!!! I have been in love with Pink Cat for a VERY long time - my first PCS images were rubber stamps, before Melissa branched out to Digi, so I own quite a few! They are all great images - available in rubber or digi! Be sure to go check them out if you haven't already!!!!

Here is my card for this week:

The Pink Cat Studio image I used is called CUPID REX - hilarious eh? I LOVE him!!!

MY CS base is SU Pretty in Pink and the DP is from  SU - not sure which collection though - sorry!  My 3 embellies I used were ribbon, a felt flower and a button.  I coloured Rex with Copics and added stickles to his wings. I love the non-traditional Valentines colours for this card - pink and that light orangey colour look really pretty together!  A combo I NEVER would have thought of, but thanks to the SU paper, I discovered it's really pretty!!!

Have fun and good luck!!! I hope you'll join us this week!

My first PAPER SHELTER card & challenge entry!

I discovered The Paper Shelter images one day by total fluke, and am I ever glad I did! Their images are soooo cute!!!  I LOVE them!!!!  So, I purchased a few and decided to try to join in on their challenges!  So, here is my first card using a Paper Shelter image and am entering it into The Paper Shelter challenge blog - the theme is Be my Valentine, so I hope this still qualifies. 

I made it for my niece who loves purple.  Inside the sentiment says "Be My Valentine" (freebie from The Stamp Fairy) but I forgot to take a picture of it, and it is already in the mail!  OOPS!

The CS is Alpine Aster from WorldWin Papers and the DP is from Magnolia - Hummingbird Stripe.  I made the flowers with my 2 EK Success Retro flower punches and the sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamp Exclusive set of sentiments. I have coloured the image with Copics and added a few stickles to her flowers and my stardust gelly roll pen. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a GREAT Sunday!!! See you tomorrow - I will have THREE posts tomorrow so be sure to stop by!!!! 
Hugs,
Chris

Simon Says - LOVE is in the Air!!!!

This week, our challenge for you is  
LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

This week, the DT are showcasing PRIMA PRODUCTS - WOW, so many amazing things to choose from - the papers are incredible, stamps, chipboard, the bling, the flowers, the stitched charms (so cute!), the gems, the art tiles,  the resin embellies.....I could go on forever......so make sure you check out the amazing selection!

Here is my project:

The image I have used is from Pure Innocence
and the sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamp exclusive set of sentiments.
The CS is True Thyme (SU) and the DP is from Prima - Sweet Fairy paper.
I have also used Prima flowers, Crystal stickles, and Kaiser Pearls
The ribbon is from my stash.  I have coloured her with Copics as well.  

Now...... head to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog to check out all the gorgeous creations from our FANTABULOUS Design Team!!!!

As usual Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant a $50 voucher to her FANTASTIC Simon Says Stamp Superstore!! For fabulous tutorials, inspiration and candy you should keep an eye on the Simon Says Stamp Blog too!!

Keep an eye on the All New Just In Pages there are sure to be lots of fab new goodies arriving right now !!
Hugs,
Chris

LOVE to CREATE - brand new challenge blog - COME join us!!!!

Good morning everyone! Thanks for stopping by on this chilly Monday morning!!! I hope you all had a GREAT weekend! I did, it was pretty relaxing but got a few things done around the house!!!

Please scroll down to see my other post for today! THANKS!

For our very FIRST challenge at LOVE TO CREATE CHALLENGE BLOG, we have a sketch AND a colour challenge for you!!!!  Use the sketch PLUS use White, Pink and Red!

Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo stamps & I have used ITCHY LOVE.

Here is my card:  

The CS base is white, and the DP is from an SU pack that I no longer have the name for...sorry!!!  I made my own heart button with my SU heart punch (embossed it & layered it) and the red & white flowers are from my stash! 

I hope you will go check out the brand new challenge blog, meet the DT and JOIN in the fun this week!!!!  I'd love to see you all there!!!!


I would also like to enter this into these challenges:
Hooked on Crafts - Hearts.
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Moving along with the times - Have a Heart
Lollipop Crafts - Make a Valentines Day Card


Hugs,
Chris

Incy Wincy Designs - LOVE - use pink, white & black!

This week Incy Wincy Designs Challenge blog has a great COLOUR challenge for you - use PINK, WHITE AND BLACK in your creation!!!

This week we are being sponsored by.....

And the prize this week is a great one:

The DT were given an image to use!!! I have been in love with Bugaboo for a VERY long time, so I own quite a few! I love the witty, sassy humour of Gus & Stella....and the cute little critters! They are all great images! Be sure to go check them out if you haven't already!!!!

Here is my card for this week:

The Bugaboo image I used is called AKV Love (A kids view) - LOVE.   Isn't it sweet???

MY CS base is SU Basic Black and the DP is from Prima - Sweet Fairy DP   The ribbon and flowers are from my stash and the sentiment is from my good friend Annette @ Nettys Cards - she makes AWESOME sentiments and they are all FREE!!! So go check it out, tell her I sent you!!!!

Have fun and good luck!!! I hope you'll join us this week!