ABC Christmas Challenge.....

Hello everyone! I am going to try my hand at entering another challenge! I know there are SO many out there and I'm terrible for remembering to enter my cards that I make into them, so that is one of my Resolutions this year...to try to enter more challenges! My other resolution is to try to comment on everyone who comments on my blog!!! Phew!!!!  Let's hope I can do it!!!!

This week at ABC Christmas Challenge, they are on the letter Z & the challenge is ZINGY colours! I hope these are zingy enough!!!  The image is from High Hopes (THINK she is called Holly Fairy, but not 100% sure!) - have had her for a long time, and this year I finally inked up some of my old rubber! I'd gotten so lost in digis for awhile there, that my rubber was collecting dust!! LOL  I think she is beautiful!!!  The CS is Riding Hood Red and the DP is from a paper pack from Basic Grey called Nordic Holiday.  The Holly leaves I bought from an Etsy store & just added bright red dew drops for the berries.  The twill tape is from Martha Stewart that I've had forever!  Not even sure she sells it anymore! 

Thanks for popping by!! Wish me luck!!!! 
Hugs,
Chris

The Stamp Fairy Challenge.....Try a NEW technique

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN, this is my 3rd post for today! THANKS!!

Hello everyone! This is for The Stamp Fairy Challenge Blog, and their challenge this week is to TRY A NEW TECHNIQUE!! I have wanted to try a Side Step card, so I thought this was a perfect opportunity. I found a tutorial that looked pretty easy to follow, and it wasn't - so I "winged it" and this is what I came up with!!

I will have 3 posts for Mondays, so please be sure to scroll down to see them ALL!!!! THANKS so much!!!!





The paper I have used is Basic Black (SU) and the DP is from Basic Grey. I have used PIRATES 1 and the SKULL FREEBIE. The treasure map and bottle are from Dustin Pike and the sentiment and parrot are from High Hopes. It is all coloured with Copics and crystal effects added to the bottle, the parrots beak, and the skull on the map (which is why they are really shiny...they must have caught the light from the flash! OOPS!)

I hope you will head to the blog and see the incredible samples the DT have created and check out The Stamp Fairy images! So many cute ones being released every week!!!!
Check back next week for another great challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a GREAT week!!
Chris

Karen's Doodles challenge - Use more than one image

This week's challenge at Karen's Doodles is to use more than 1 image. All of Karen's Doodles come in JPG & PNG format which make it easy to do, even if you don't have Photoshop or any other fanyc photo editing software.

The images I have used for this card are Computer girl and Phone a Friend. I coloured them both with Copics. The CS is a bright green I had in my stash (might be Bazzill?!?) and the DP is Basic Grey. The flowers and ribbon are from my stash & the sentiment is from High Hopes.

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


THEN, head to the Doodle Diva Gallery and enter your card there for a chance to be showcased in our gallery slideshows!

Have a great week!!

Chris

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Magical Creatures

This week at The Corrosive Challenge blog, we want to see your MAGICAL CREATURES - fairies, elves, gnomes, angels, leprechauns, mermaids, monsters, and YES, even DRAGONS!!!!

This dragon and sentiment are both from High Hopes - they have the cutest dragons ever!!!! The CS is from SU - Bashful Blue and Sage Shadow. The DP is Tim Holtz's RETRO GRUNGE paper pack. I used a sketch that I found in my binder of sketches & I think it works perfectly with this guy!!! AND I love how he is holding the 2nd part of the sentiment!

I am sending this card to my nieces & nephew in Australia - just because!!!!

I hope you will head over to the Challenge Blog and join us this week!! There are great prizes to be won each month, so go check it out!!!

Happy Sunday!!

Chris

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Sketch time!!!

This week at The Corrosive Challenge blog, we have a great sketch for you to follow! I used this cute little sheep from our sponsor, Robyn's Fetish. I coloured the face and legs with Copics, then used Liquid Applique all over to make her "fluffy". The sentiment is from High Hopes. I used stickles and crystal lacquer on her collar and bell. Head on over to the challenge blog to see the sketch and to join us!!! Great prizes each month!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my Canadian friends!!!! Gobble Gobble!!!
Chris

Designed2Delight Challenge

Hello everyone! I am here with another entry into the Designed2Delight challenge! This image was a Freebie if you joined in last week!! NOT wanting to think about Autumn, but I guess it's just around the corner!!! EEK!!! This image is called "Happy Harvest". The sentiment is from High Hopes. I am also going to enter it into the Double Delight challenge, which is Clean & Simple. I'm NOT so sure this is Clean & Simple, but it is pretty simple! I dunno, I will let them (& you) be the judge of that!!!! The CS I used is Tangerine Tango and the DP is from my stash, but I do know it is SU! I used my large circle Nesties, which I got at Simon Says Stamp!!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a GREAT weekend!!!

Chris

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Make an EASEL card!!

This week the challenge at The Corrosive Challenge Blog is to make an Easel card! These are really popular right now and I am seeing all different kinds of sizes and shapes popping up all over blogland!!! Some people are SO creative!!! Here is my card - a birthday card for my FIL - the image is from High Hopes and the sentiment was printed on the computer. The paper is all from SU! I hope you'll head over to the blog to check out the Easel cards from the rest of the DT...they did a GREAT job!!!! AND I hope you will join us this week!!! Have a GREAT week!!!! Enjoy your sunny Sunday (well, it is sunny here FINALLY!!!!)
Chris

Paper Sundaes Challenge blog....

ETA: I was having blogger issues so I emailed my entry to Paper Sundaes...hope it still counts for the challenge!!! EEK!!!! Bad Blogger!!!

I just discovered a GREAT challenge blog, with AMAZING prizes!!!! You really should go check it out....actually, no don't, cuz then I won't win!!! LOL It is called Paper Sundaes and it looks very fun!!! So, I am joining in for this weeks challenge! Squeaking it in at the very last minute!!! LOL

The theme this week is Make a Scene, so I made this Pirate scene using Dustin Pike images, High Hopes sentiments and the new Pirate Edwin and Pirate Tilda. I forgot to take a picture of the inside...but inside there is a Treasure chest overflowing with jewels and coins and a pirate map. The sentiment says "May your birthday be brimming with treasures". The pirate ship, message in a bottle, the barrel and the sword are Dustin Pike images (as is the treasure chest & map inside). The Magnolia stamps can be purchased at Simon Says Stamp!!!

I am also entering this into the Magnolia Stamp Lovers challenge blog, they have a theme of Create a Scene too! LUCKY ME!! Thanks for the heads up Mindy!!!

Also, Paper Sundaes is having a Blog hop to celebrate all their amazing sponsors - it started on the 11th and is running until the 30th so you still have time to participate!!!! I am off to hop now!!!! You can get up to 7 (yes, I said SEVEN!!!) entries to win a hAnglar & stAnglar stamp. I don't own this one, so it would be a GREAT addition to my little collection!!!!

HERE is the link to the Blog Post entry so you can go check it out!!!! HAVE FUN!!!

Thanks for stopping in Matey's!!!!! Have a grrrreatttt day!!!!

Chris

Dress up time!!!

I made this card for my 5 year old niece's birthday next week. I coloured it with my Koh-i-noor pencils and Gamsol and added lots of stickles!!! What little girl doesn't like glitter??? The image is from High Hopes & the rest of the stuff is from my stash!!!

Here is a close up of the glittery boa & shoes!!! LOL

And a close up of the charm...still not a great picture, but it says "Hand Made with Love"

Thanks for stopping by!! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!
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

Two... Two Challenges in One!!!

Well, today I had some time to craft as Tim went out "racing" - his new hobby is racing RC (remote control) cars & trucks. So, he is gone most Sat. & Sun. nights so I have a quiet house to craft!!!! Yaaaaa me!!!!! I was able to combine 2 challenges with this one card:




The first challenge I am entering this into is the HIGH HOPES challenge, which is ALL ABOUT KIDS. They have some GREAT kid stamps, and I thought this little fairy would be perfect for my niece's birthday in March (planning WAY ahead!!! LOL)

The second challenge I am entering this into is the STAMPS and SMILES challenge which is to use this really cool sketch! I couldn't wait to try it!!! Head over to the blog to see the sketch!

I used Elegant Eggplant CS, the DP is from a paper pad from Daisy & Dandelion and the image is from High Hopes. The sentiment is from Stamping Bella (I think!) and I coloured the fairy with Copics and added lots of glitter!!!! The card does open up too, and inside it just says "Birthday Wishes" but I really like the front pocket - you can put anything in there really - a gift card, a book mark, or a tag like I did!!! The options are endless!!!

Thanks for looking!!!!! I hope you all have a GREAT week!!!! I sure hope mine is better than last week!!!!
Chris

More items for my Craft Sale.......

I found these HUGE clothespins at Dollar Tree in Great Falls last April when I was there. They only had 3 but now I wish I had gone to other stores to see if they had more! These will look really cute on someone's desk!!! Wish we had a Dollar Tree in Canada!! Booo hooo!!!!

And a few altered mini composition books:

I used some images that I had already coloured up, found matching DP & altered the notebooks. Very quick & very easy!!!! AND very functional! I just HOPE they sell!!!! Nov. 1 is coming quickly, I hope I have enough "stuff" to sell!!! EEEK!!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a GREAT week!!!
Chris

A couple journals

Journals with matching pens are a BIG hit at the craft market that I go to every Thurs.night in the Spring & Summer, so I had to make a few more as I was running really low. I sell them for $5, do you think that is too low???

Here are 2 I made last week with some journals I bought at Michael's:

I finally got to ink up my Gorjuss Girls stamp. The paper is from Snowed In by My Mind's Eye - it has snowflakes on it, but it was such a pretty colour I had to use it!!!

This stamp is from High Hopes - I wanted to do a farm theme because inside, the pages are printed with roosters....and I don't have any rooster stamps!!! LOL I hope someone likes this one!!!! This flower paper is also from My Minds Eye, a series called Day Dream Funky Flowers.

Have a great day!!!! I can't believe it is Sunday already!!!! We are off to my niece's birthday party this afternoon! We haven't' seen them in AGES!!!!
Chris

Welcome Baby Dragon!!

I made this card for our friends who just had a baby boy. We bought them a gift card from Toys R Us & it had a dragon on it, so this card works perfect! The stamp is from High Hopes & the sentiment is from a mini clear set from Inkadinkadoo. The DP is Jersey Shore from SU and the CS base is Brilliant Blue.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to enter to win my Friday Freebie - see yesterday's post to see the great stamp set you can win from Simon Says Stamp!!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

Chris

Janet's Corrosive Challenge #20

This week's challenge on Janet's Corrosive Challenge Blog is DOGS! Well, I had a HARD time picking a dog stamp....I have about 100 to choose from!!! LOL I hadn't inked this one up in a very long time, so I thought I would use this image from High Hopes! Such a cute image! AND Tim loves to take Brick fishing with him, so it reminds me of them (although Tim has no hair!!)

Paper: Pacific Point; CTMH DP

Stamps: High Hopes; sentiment - Our Craft Corner

Accessories: linen thread; fish dies from Cuttlebug; crystal effects on bobber

Here is the inside. I'm not crazy about how the saying turned out (not an even semi-circle) but it will be ok!!!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great week!!!!

Chris

Janet's Corrosive Challenge #18

This weeks challenge for Corrosive Challenge Blog is to make something using your countries colours/or something to do with your country. I came across this picture of my sister and my niece at a Canada Day parade a couple of years ago and thought I could use it for this challenge. Canada's flag is red and white so of course I went with those colours! The image at the bottom is from High Hopes. The "Canadian Eh? stamps are from a set I got from Cornish Heritage Farms - so NICE to see Canadian stamps!!! The maple leaf stamp I used on the background is from Michael's $1.50 bin. The leaf punch is from Martha Stewart. I think it turned out really well!!! I'm sure they will kill me for posting this pic....sorry!!!! HAD to use it, it was perfect!!!! ;-)

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!!
Chris

High Hopes Challenge #32

I finally had a bit of time in my craft room so I thought I would dabble in a couple challenges. The first one I did was the High Hopes Challenge #32 - Pink & Brown! THAT is one of my favourite colour combos, so how could I resist?!?!?! Here is the card I made:



It is a 4x4 card, using Pretty in Pink and Bella Rose paper. The bunny is coloured with copics.

Housewarming card - PARTY ANIMALS!!!!

Remember back in college, when a "housewarming" party really meant a "get drunk and trash the house" party? I never did that but I know people who did - they were never invited to my house!! LOL

Anyways, this card was made for my brother and his GF who are in the process of building their dream house on some acreage outside of Edmonton, Alberta. I am SO jealous, but so happy for both of them!!! It is going to be beautiful!!!

I used 3 of the High Hopes new releases which were farm animals and OH SO CUTE!!!!! I even used my STAMPAMAJIG!!! Yahhh me...I never use it unless I absolutely HAVE to!!!! So, cow is balancing on donkey and goat is dancing under cow.....don't they look like they are having a BLAST??? LOL

My sister and I must have spent about 45 minutes in the card aisle at Wal Mart listening to all the cards and dancing - this card plays "Celebrate" by Kool and the Gang (remember that song?? love it!) and it WAS a birthday card. I just covered the front and the inside with my own cardstock to match the colours of the base and VOILA - my very own singing card!!! LOL

Here is the inside sentiment I typed on the computer...it is totally cheesy but it fits so well with the animals, don't ya think? LMAO HORSE is supposed to be crossed out!! LOL

So the gift we bought them to go with this is a HUGE Cowboy boot planter and a plant (not bought yet, I will wait until they are actually IN their house before we do that cuz I might kill it!) Seriously, this cowboy boot is HUGE, like 24 inches tall and about 12 inches long. Tim was so embarassed when I was walking through the store with it...LOL...I love it! It fits their personalities and the decor of their house so perfectly!!!!

Thanks for visiting...I should be home from my shopping trip tonight sometime so will post tomorrow - maybe with some pics of the goodies I bought....wheeeeeeee!!!!

Chris

Got cake?

I made this card for my niece's birthday - she loves pigs! All the pig cards on my blog are usually for her!!! LOL (Hi Carla!!!) I used my newest High Hopes stamps - a farmyard line - and sooo cute!!!! The cake, hat, pig and sentiment are all High Hopes and the present is from a Studio G set. The candle border is my BRAND NEW Fiskars punch - the one that locks and is practically flat - NICE!!!! Less bulky! I coloured it all with copics & my pink Spica pen for some sparkle!!

I'm trying out to be a Guest Diva for High Hopes Stamps!!!

You all know how much I love my High Hopes - well, they have a DT call out for a Guest Diva for April, May and June!! OMG - can you say DREAM COME TRUE??????? We had to use this sketch:

So, I made two, and I can't decide which one I like better, so I'm going to submit both!!! EEEKK!!! WISH ME LUCK!!!! Here they are:

This first one is a 5 1/4" square card & I used my precious Basic Grey "sugared" paper and chocolate chip (SU)

This card is a regular A2 card, using So Saffron and Basic Grey "sugared" too. The lighting is terrible tonight - the baby dragon looks so washed out & she isn't - she is a pretty pink!!

Anyways, those are my entries - I hope they love them as much as I do!!! THANKS for stopping by!!!