Janet's Corrosive Challenge #21

Hi everyone!!! This week over at Janet's Corrosive Challenge blog, we were given a sketch to use. It was a fun one. Head over to her blog to see what the other Guest DTs have created using this sketch then start creating!!!! We can't wait to see what you create!

This week I used a Digi stamp from CC Designs - this is Heidi, a Swiss Pixie! Isn't she cute?? I used some Bazzill Basics paper I got a couple of years ago & have been HOARDING because it is soooo pretty!!!! The sentiment is from my all time favourite sentiment set from Simon Says Stamp called Sending Sunshine.

Hope you have a great week!!!!!

Thanks for leaving me some love - it makes my day!!!

Chris

Simon Says.....Summer Fruits!

I LOVE summer, and nothing beats the fresh fruit you can buy in the summer! So, to honour that, the challenge this week at Simon Says Stamp is to make a card or project using summer fruits or summer fruit COLOURS. I decided to pull out my House Mouse stamps - they were getting a little dusty (I know....SHOCK!!) & I forgot how much I love these little guys!!!!! AND, I wanted to make something different so I made another A2 card box - this time I filled it with cards! It was so easy and soooo fun!!!! This is the second one I made!!! LOL (see earlier Inky Impressions post!)

Here is the whole package - inside are 4 cards & 4 envelopes.

Here is the top of the box:

And the 4 cards that are inside the box:

Please join us over at SIMON SAYS STAMP CHALLENGE BLOG for another fun challenge! Remember, every week there is a $25 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp to be given away to one random entrant!!! It could be YOU!!!!! So, what are you waiting for???? Head over there & check out what the rest of the Design Team has created this week!!!

WINNER OF THE BLOG CANDY....

is RIBENARUBY!!! Congratulations!!!! You win the Oh Happy Day stamp set from Simon Says Stamp! Please email me your snail mail addy and I will get it shipped to you!! THANKS so much for playing & finding the hidden blog candy!!!!


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A stitch in time.... Inky Impressions Challenge

The challenge this week at the Inky Impressions Challenge blog is A Stitch in Time...... you can use real stitching or faux stitching on your project.

I made an A2 box - the tutorial is on SCS and it was really easy!!! I love it, makes a great gift!!!! So, here is my project, an A2 box full of BLING!! This gift is going to someone who reads my blog, so I can't say who it is for (shhhhhhhhhhhhh!!)



Here is the top view:


I used faux stitching because I am too chicken to thread up this little mini provo craft sewing machine that I have - 3 people have told me how hard it is to thread, and so it sits on my shelf!!! UGH!!! Any tips on threading this little baby??? LOL

And - the side view so you can see the pretty little scallops & butterflies!!



PLEASE join us over at Inky Impressions Challenge Blog for this week's challenge! We would LOVE to see what you can stitch up for us!!!!! While you are there, check out what the other Inspirational Inkettes have stitched up for you!!!!! You will LOVE it!!!! If you don't have any of these cuties, you should head on over to the store and get yourself a couple!!!! THEY ARE SOOOOOOOOO adorable!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!! HAVE a great rest of the week!!!!

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

Inky Impressions Design Team Call #2

At Inky Impressions, we are gearing up to have another Design Team call. So, get out your ink, paper and BLING and show us what you got!!! Stay tuned to the Inky Impressions Blog to find out more details!!!!
This round has been AMAZING, it has been so fun, and great getting to know everyone! We can't wait to see what the next round of Inspirational Inkettes has to offer!!

Inky Impressions Challenge Day!

Here we are with another GREAT challenge this week!!!! Over at Inky Impressions Challenge Blog, the challenge for the week is to use this SCS sketch:



Here is the card I made using this sketch:

Paper: Baja Breeze; Ginger Tea DP

Stamps: Inky Impressions, unknown sentiment

Ink: Baja Breeze

Accessories: felt flowers; MS butterfly punch; rhinestone brads; prima flowers

We really hope you will join us for this challenge! Be sure to post your card on the Inky Impressions Challenge blog for us to see!!! While you are at it, check out what the rest of the Inspirational Inkette's have created for your viewing pleasure!!!

If you don't have any Inky Impressions stamps yet, head over to the STORE to pick up a few! You won't regret it! These stamps are HIGH QUALITY and very cute!!!! AND so fun to colour!!!!!

Thanks for popping by!!!! Have a great week!!!
Chris

Simon Says.....Paper Piece!!! AND BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!!!

The challenge this week is to PAPER PIECE! So, get out your DP & your scissors and lets CUT!!!!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!!! Remember to post your creation to the SIMON SAYS CHALLENGE BLOG before next Wed. (July 15) to be entered to win $25 from Simon Says Stamp!!!


This is one of my FAVOURITE techniques! I love paper piecing!!!! I used my brand new Simon Says exclusive set called "Oh Happy Day" - which I had to have because it has the CUTEST panda bear in it!! LOL & my all time favourite sentiment set from Simon Says Stamp called Sending Sunshine!

ALSO, I am giving away some blog candy this week!!! You can have a chance to win this set from Simon Says Stamp exclusives:


In order to win this set, you must leave a comment here on this post, AND join in on this weeks Simon Says Stamp Challenge. I will be checking!!!! LOL I will draw a winner using Random.org on Wed. July 15th!!!! AND, to make it even more fun, a couple of the other Design Team members are also giving away BLOG CANDY. I can't tell you WHO though, it's a SECRET!!!! You have to go and find which blogs have the CANDY!!! So put on your candy sniffers and head over to the Challenge blog to see the other creations from the Design Team, visit their blogs to find who has the HIDDEN CANDY!!!!!




Here is the card I made for my MIL:

Paper: Baja Breeze; Green Tea DP;
Stamps: Oh Happy Day; Sending Sunshine
Accessories: Sakura gel pen; flower & rhinestone brads (SU); oval punches (SU); soft sky ribbon (SU)

I coloured her kimono with my SU blender pens and Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss ink, then added some sparkle with my sakura gel pen.


Thanks for stopping by!! I hope to see your creations on the Simon Says Challenge Blog - won't you join us??? PLEASE?!?!?!?!
Chris

Gorjuss Girl - thank you!!!

I finally got to colouring some of these Gorjuss Girls images that Emma sent me (thanks Emma!!!) - isn't she cute??!? And that kitty ... adorable!! I coloured them with my Koh-i-noor pencils and Gamsol.......love love love them!!!!

Paper: black CS; CTMH dp
Ink: Koh-i-noor pencils & gamsol; cranberry crisp
Stamps: Gorjuss Girls; sentiment from Verve
Accessories: prima flowers; rhinestone brad; circle punches.

I am going out of town for work tomorrow, and have posts scheduled...but if Blogger doesn't solve that problem before then, you might not see them.....I will have limited access to my computer so I will TRY to get on and re-post! Have a great week & thanks for your comments! They truly make my day!!!!

Chris

Beach Bears - Janet's Corrosive Challenge #19

This week's theme for Janet's Corrosive Challenge blog is SUMMER FUN!!! Well, I am a HUGE fan of SUMMER!!!! If you remember not even a month ago, me complaining of SNOW here in CANADA, you can understand why I cherish the few summer days that we DO get!!!!! LOL

I coloured this Dustin Pike digital image in front of the tv last week with my Koh-i-noor pencils and gamsol. Arent' they the cutest Bear Family ever?? I am SO ready for the beach!! I WISH we lived close to one!!! LOL I added crystal effects on the sunglasses, camera, water wings and pail but kept the layout pretty simple as it is a big image. I added a little bit of twine and a sea shell brad and some sea shell paper.

Please head on over to Janet's blog and join us in this SUMMER FUN CHALLENGE!!!!!

Hope you are having a great weekend!!!
Chris