HALLOWEEN

Hello everyone!!!! I finally made a project for fun - and I'm going to enter it into some challenges!!! I have made a little card box or gift box with a magnetic clasp. I am going to put some Halloween gifties inside it (rather than give him candy!!!!)

The images I have used are from the Stamp Fairy (Barry Halloween 1 and Halloween Scenes). The sentiment was in my stash (I think someone stamped them for me a few years ago!) I have coloured it all in Copics and added stickles to the witches brew. The images are both popped out, as you can see in the third photo. The CS is Summer Sun (SU) and the DP is from Heidi Grace. The magnetic dot is from Basic Grey.

Here is the front of the box:



And the box opened:


And a side view.

I am entering this box into the following challenges:

ABC Challenge - B for Boo
Cards for Men - Animals
Crafty Boots - Autumn or Halloween
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
All Sorts Challenge - Halloween
The Crafty Pad - Halloween
Creative Stamp Friends - Halloween

There are HUNDREDS of challenge blogs with Halloween themes this week, but I wanted to keep it under 10! Anyway, wish me luck!!!
Hugs,
Chris

Stamp Fairy Halloween card - 2nd week of challenge reminder!!!!

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Hello everyone! The Stamp Fairy Challenge Blog has a great challenge for you - HALLOWEEN

AND to make it easier on you, we are extending each challenge for 2 weeks, so you have more time to get your projects done & submitted! NO excuses now!!!!

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


Here is my card:





This week I have used 4 stamps from the STAMP FAIRY - Barry Halloween sets and I have coloured them all with Copics. I used the png files that you get when you purchase these images, and layered them all to look like a scene! The clouds and moon are from Barry Spooky Bats set. The CS is Basic Black (SU) and the DP is from a polka dot pack from Michael's - I needed it for a specific project and have tons left!!! The bats are popped out from the original bats on the moon with my Martha Stewart bat punch, and I added a few more for effect.

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!!!!

There is also a HUGE Sale going on at the STAMP FAIRY shop....so get your images now at amazing prices!!!!!!

Check back next week for another great challenge.

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

Incy Wincy Designs - Halloween - Use black, orange and purple

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This week Incy Wincy Designs Challenge blog has another great challenge for you - HALLOWEEN with a twist - USE BLACK, ORANGE & PURPLE in your creation!!!!

Our sponsor this week is Digital Delights & the DT were fortunate to get some GREAT Halloween images to use!!!!

Here is my card using an image from our sponsor - Digital Delights this week :

I have used BOOGIE PUMPKIN from Digital Delights! Go check out some of their great images!!!

Go check out all the other DT's creations from DIGITAL DELIGHTS this week!!!

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

Karen's Doodles Challenge - EMBOSS IT!!!

You may have heard some hub-ub about Karen's Doodles closing down, but all is well over there at the shop and the Challenge blog! The shop was down for a couple days, and the challenges will continue as normal!!! I HOPE you will still consider joining us!!!!

Now...onto the CHALLENGE!!!!!

This week's challenge at Karen's Doodles is EMBOSS IT!!! So, get out your cute Karen's Doodles images and join us!!! It can be DRY embossing or HEAT embossing, or both! It's totally up to you!!! There are TONS of great images in her shop...go check it out!!!!

I have used CAROLERS and coloured them with Copics. The CS is Almost Artichoke from SU and the DP is from Basic Grey. I have used the Holly Ribbons - Cuttlebug Embossing Folder which is a great one, because it is 5x7 and can make backgrounds for larger cards! The charm and bakers twine are from my stash.

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

STAMP FAIRY new release!!!

Barry Stockings is another brand new, ADORABLE release from the STAMP FAIRY!!!!! OMG, he's cute!!!! AND there's a Freebie, so head over to the shop to check it out!!!!!!

Gerda is killing me with the cute Barry images......I can't resist him!!!! She also has a sale on right now, so go check out the deets!!!

Hugs,
Chris

Simon Says..... FAIRY TALES!!!

This week, our challenge for you is FAIRY TALES! We can't wait to see your magical, make believe creations!!!!

This week the DT is showcasing MAGNOLIA STAMPS - there are SO many great images to use for Fairy Tales - Tilda makes a GREAT princess & Edwin makes a handsome prince!!! You don't have to use Magnolia stamps for your creations, but if you have them...why not ink them up?!?!?! ANY Fairy Tale creations will do though!!!! Can't wait to see yours!!!

Here is my card:


I was inspired by CINDERELLA, when she first meets her Fairy Godmother. Unfortunately, its hard to see the dirt on Tilda's face - you can see it on her hands but not her face! It's there, honest!!!! I envisioned Cinderella looking up & seeing her Fairy Godmother floating there.....so that is where I went with this card!!!

I have used Elegant Eggplant & Lavender Lace CS (SU) and the DP is from Magnolia Fairy tale collection paper. The stamps I have used to create this scene are Tilda's Stone MURE, Flying Tilda Mini, and Tilda in Sark. The sentiment is from a PTI set, called Believe. All is coloured in Copics & flourish punch and rhinestones are from my stash!!

Go check out the HUGE selection of MAGNOLIA stamps, paper, and embellies at Simon Says Stamp! They have anything & everything for your specific projects!!!!!

AND head to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog to check out all the magical creations from our fabulous 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

Exciting new release from the STAMP FAIRY.....

Today Gerda is releasing a new collection with a brand new character!! Meet Molly:

Isn't she sweet?? These Molly Peekers images are available in the store right now & ARE included in the sale! If you haven't checked out the sale, the prices are all slashed in half!!!! NOW's the time to get all your favourites!!!! Get going.......go to the SHOP to check out all the GREAT images!!!!!

Have a GREAT Tuesday!!!
Hugs,
Chris

The Stamp Fairy challenge - HALLOWEEN

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Hello everyone! The Stamp Fairy Challenge Blog has a great challenge for you - HALLOWEEN

AND to make it easier on you, we are extending each challenge for 2 weeks, so you have more time to get your projects done & submitted! NO excuses now!!!!

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


Here is my card:



This week I have used BARRY SPOOKY BATS and I have coloured him with Copics. The paper is from Heidi Grace. The CS is Pumpkin Pie (SU) & the tags are also from the Heidi Grace Halloween pack.

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!!!!

There is also a HUGE Sale going on at the STAMP FAIRY shop....so get your images now at amazing prices!!!!!!

Check back next week for another great challenge.

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

Karen's Doodles Challenge.....

This week's challenge at Karen's Doodles is ANIMALS!!! So, get out your cute Karen's Doodles ANIMAL images and join us!!! There are TONS of great animals in her shop...go check it out!!!!

I have used HERBERTS IN LOVE and coloured them both with Copics. The CS is Basic Black from SU and the DP is from DCWV, called Animal Crackers. The sentiment is from NETTIE'S - freebies!! She always has freebies...so go check it out!!!! The big green heart button is from my stash!

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

Incy wincy Designs - RECYCLE

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This week Incy Wincy Designs Challenge blog has another great challenge for you - RECYCLE!!! So.....you need to use something on your card or project that has been recycled - it could be an old box or tin, a button, ribbon from a box of chocolates, a vintage charm, etc. GREAT way to save the environment!!!!

Our sponsor this week is THE PRAIRIE FAIRY and Roberta is generously offering a $15 Gift Certificate to the shop!!!! WOW!!!! Lots of GREAT images there, I LOVE her work!!!!

Here is my card using an image from our sponsor - PRAIRIE FAIRY this week :

I cut out a 5x5 square from a cereal box before it went in the recycling bin! I covered it with Lauderdale paper (BASIC GREY) and added a soother brad, some ribbon & the computer generated sentiment. This is POLICEMAN LEWIS, isn't he great? He looks ready to stop anyone from coming into your baby's room!!!! LOL

Go check out all the other DT's creations from PRAIRIE FAIRY this week!!!

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