Happy Mother's Day

I can't believe it is the end of February already.  And here it is Leap Day.  Spring will be here before we know it.

Well, it is time for another challenge here at Artistic Inspirations. The theme is Anything Goes/Twist - Mother's Day (England).  We have a great sponsor for this challenge.

Di's Digi Stamps

I have used an image from Connie Fong Art.  This is Bow Tie in My Hair.  Here is a close-up of my image.

Card Supplies:

Cardstock - CS is SU Pretty in Pink and Pear Pizzazz,  DP is from K & Co.

Die Cuts - MFT Die-namics Hibiscus (Leaves)

Punches - SU Inverted Corner and Circle Punches

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls and Lace - From my Stash

Alcohol Markers:

Copic - C00, C1, E00, E11, R20, R81, RV000, Y06, Y08

Spectrum Noir - EB5, FS3,GB10, TB2, TB3, TN7, TN8

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create - #165 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist Lace and Pearls

Crafty Friends - #26 - Floral

Let's Color Linky Party - #4 - Anything Goes w/Something Colored

My Sheri Crafts - #176 - Lovely Lace
Sweet Stampin' - Mother's Day
Brown Sugar - #187 - Pearls
Crafty Catz - #313 - Special Lady
Morgan's Art World - #4 - For the Ladies
Polkadoodles - #8 - Tic Tac Toe (Sentiment, Lace, Flower)
CRAFT - #352 - Mother's Day/Female

We look forward to you joining us in this new challenge at Artistic Inspirations.  Thanks for dropping by and come back again soon.

Sketch Saturday #401

It is time for another Sketch Saturday Challenge.  This week we have a sketch by Cathy.

Bugaboo is the sponsor this week.
Prize is 7 digis

How fab is that?  I have used this cute image from our sponsor. This is Circle Sentiments - Ava Fairy Special.  I thought it would be perfect for this sketch.

Supplies:

Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Lost lagoon and DP is Carolee's Creations Silly Sparkles

Die Cuts - SB Circle and Scalloped Circle

Embossing Folder - We R Memory Keepers

Ribbon - Michael's

Glitter - Stardust Stickles

Copic Sketch Markers:

BG70, BG72, E000, E00, E11, E53, E55, E57, R02, Y35, YG00, YG01

Challenges:

Simply Papercraft - #24 - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - #149 - Cute + Sentiment

Southern Girls - Add a Little Sparkle

We hope to see your projects based on the sketch.  The rest of the DT at Sketch Saturday have created some beautiful projects to inspire you.  So, go take a look.  Thank you for dropping by and having a look at my card.  Have a blessed day.

Poppy Glamour

I have been playing around with Spectrum Noir markers again.  This image is colored with Spectrum Noir only.  Usually I use both Copic and Spectrum Noir.  I am still in need of some more colors in my Spectrum Noir.  I love to color blonde hair, but this is too yellow. But, just practicing.

This cutie is Poppy Glamour by Ching Chou-Kuik.  Here is a close-up.

Card Recipe:

Cardstock - CS is SU Old Olive and DP is MME So Sophie

Die Cuts - SB Floral Oval; Faux Qulled Blooms by Sue Wilson; Sizzix Architectural Accent #2

Wink of Stella Glitter Pen

Pearls - Martha Stewart Crafts

Spectrum Noir Markers Used:

BT1, BT2, BT4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, DG2, DG3, DR1, DR3, DR5, FS3, FS6, IG10, IG5, OR1, TN2

Challenges Entered:

Crafting From the Heart - #100 - Anything Goes

Dream Valley - #125 - Sparkle Bling and Embellish

Our Crafty Corner - #6 - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - #176 - Anything Goes

Crafty Friends - #25 - Girly

Brown Sugar - #186 - Anything Goes

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - #103 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - #103 - Anything Goes

Ching Chou-Kuik Facebook Challenge - Romance

Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.

Spots or Stripes

We have a new challenge going on at The Crafty Addicts.  And a great theme, Anything Goes/Spots or Stripes.  Our sponsor is That Craft Place and they are offering the winner 3 images from their shop.

My stamp is from our sponsor.  This is Sweet as Candy.  She is such a cutie.

Supplies:

Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Primrose Petals and Designer paper is Authenique Essentials Collection

Sentiment - SU Perfect Pairings set

Ink - SU Primrose Petals

Die Cuts - SB Rectangle and Inverted Corner Rectangle; MB Isabella and Pippi Butterflies

Ribbon - SU Stitched Ribbon in Primrose Petals

Gems - From my stash

Copic Sketch Markers:

C1, C3, E000, E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, E55, R01, R20, R22, R83, Y23, Y26

Challenges:

Fan-tastic Tuesday - #124 - Anything Goes/Twist-Make it Cute
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - #72 - Anything Goes  

Our Crafty Corner - #6 - Anything Goes
2 Creative Chicks - #7 - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - #14 - Anything Goes
Just Keep on Creating - Anything Goes
Crafting With an Attitude - #12 - Anything Goes

We hope that you will join us for this challenge at The Crafty Addicts.  Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.

Foxy Mama

Can you believe February is half way over?  But, that means it is time for another challenge at Creatalicious.  The theme this month is Favorite Color Combo.  So, just make your project with your fave color combo.  I love purple, all different shades.  We have a fabulous sponsor this month.  

Kenny K Stamps

Rock Your Crafts with KennyK Stamps! 

And here is a badge to display on your own blog along with the HTML code.

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I have used Foxy Mama by Kenny K.  I love this stamp.  A reminder that not all women are small and slender.  That some of us are more endowed then others.  LOL.  Here is a close-up of the image.

Card Recipe:

Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Blackberry Bliss and DP is Paper House Color Way.

Die Cut - SB Rectangle; Sizzlits Lttle Leaves

Punch - SU Eyelet Border

Gems - Recollections Bling on a Roll

Flowers - From my stash

Copic Sketch Markers:

E000, E00, E11, E35, E50, E51, E53, RV00, RV66, V09, V15, V17

Challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #27 - Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes

Crafting With Dragonflies - #50 - Anything Goes

Crafty Friends - #25 - Girly

Let's Color Linky Party - #3 - Anything Goes With Something Colored

Scrapper's Delight - #52 - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar - #185 - Favorite Color Combo (Shades of Purple)

Creative Fingers - #102 - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - #23 - Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks - #285 - Bling

Join us at Creatalicious for this fun challenge.  Thanks for dropping by and we hope to see you playing along with us.

Love is in the Air

Love is in the Air at The Crafter's Cafe.  This is the theme for our new challenge starting today.  We have 3 fabulous sponsors this time.

Melonheadz Illustrations

QKR Stampede

Rick St. Dennis

I have used an image from Rick St. Dennis.  This is Charlotte Chic Valentine Girl.  I think she is pretty cool.

Supplies:

Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Pretty in Pink and Designer Paper is Fancy Pants Beloved 6x6 pad

Sentiment - SU PS I Love You set

Ink - SU Raspberry Ripple

Die Cuts - SB Oval and Beaded Oval; MB Precious Hearts

Punches - SU Postage Stamp and 1" Square; Bunch Punch Leaves

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Gems - Queeen & Co.

Copic Sketch Markers:

E000, E00, E09, E11, E17, E19, G14, R20, R1, RV00, RV29, YR12, YR14

Challenges:

Come and Get It - Love is in the Air

Cupcake Inspirations - #347 - Photo Inspiration

Glitter n Sparkle - #175 - Love is in the Air

The Corrosive Challenge - #2 - Love Love Love

Jo's Scrap Shack - #125 - Color Challenge - Use Reds, White and Pinks
Left of Center Creative Challenge - #117 - With Love
Dragonfly Dreams - Hearts and Flowers
One Stitch at a Time - #255 - Anything Goes With Love is in the Air
Aud Sentiments - #148 - Use a Love Sentiment
Natalie and Amy's Challenge - #41 - Hearts and Flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I do love hearing from you.

Sketch Saturday #399

It is time for a another Sketch Saturday Challenge.  This is sketch #399.

We have a wonderful sponsor for this challenge. 

Simon Says Stamp

The Sketch Challenge Prize is a super generous 

$25.00 to spend in the 

Simon Says Stamp Store

I have used an older stamp from Sarah Kay.  This is Gathering Apples.  Here is a close up of the image.

My Card Recipe:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Old Olive and Designer Paper is from Nitwit Collections Poppies Too and Poppies Solid
Die Cut - SB Square
Embossing Folder - We R Memory Keepers Flowers
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Copic Sketch Markers Used:
B0000, B000, C3, C5, E000, E00, E11, E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, R02, R20, R22, R24, R27, R29, Y17, Y23, Y26, YG11, YG13, YG23, YG25, YR20, YR21

Challenges:
Crafting With Dragonflies - #50 - Anything Goes
Let's Color Linky Party - #3 - Anything Goes With Something Colored
Crafting With Friends - #14 - Anything Goes
Morgan's Art World - #3 - Add Flowers

There is more inspiration at Sketch Saturday.  So be sure and take a look.  Thanks for dropping by and have a fine day.

It's a Love Thing

It is time for another challenge at the Crafty Calendar.  Since Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, we have a great theme for you.  It's a Love Thing is this month's theme.  We have two great sponsors.

Robyn's Fetish

Prize is 3 digis of winners choice

Bugaboo Stamps
Winner will receive 7 digis of their choice.

I have used an image and sentiment from Bugaboo Digi Stamps.  This is Valentine Ewe with Valentine Sentiment.

Card Recipe:

Cardstock - SU Real Red and Georgia Pacific White.  DP is from Fancy Pants Beloved 6x6 pad.

Die Cuts - Sizzix Regal Labels

Embossing Folder - The Paper Studio

Ribbon and Gems - From my stash

Copic Sketch Markers Used:

C1, R27, R29, W5, W7

Challenges Entered:

Brown Sugar - #184 - Valentine/Love
Creative Corner - Happy Valentine's Day/Love
Really Reasonable Ribbon - #134 - Anything Goes with Ribbon or Trim
QKR Stampede - #177 - Valentine Cards
4 Crafty Chicks - #284 - Love
Craft Rocket Challenges - #8 - Valentine/Love
Creative Knockouts - #127 - Love is in the Air
Star Stampz - All About Love
Crafting for all Seasons - #119 - Love is in the Air
Crafty Gals Corner - #57 - Love is in the Air

Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.

Labrador Massage

It's time for a new challenge at The Crafty Addicts.  And the theme is Anything Goes/Cute and Cuddly.  We have two sponsors for this challenge. First up is Di's Digi Designs. The winner will receive a $12 Voucher to use in her shop.

And next we have Knitty Kitty Designs.  They are offering the winner 3 free digis of their choice.

I have used an image from Knitty Kitty Designs.  This is Labrador Massage.  I thought this image was really cute. My son has a brown labrador,  So I was trying to make this one the same color.

Card Recipe:

Cardstock - Card base is Georgia Pacific and the rest is from my scraps 

Die Cuts - SB Circle, Large Scalloped Circle and Garden Weave; Cheery Lynn Designs Bird Cage; La La Land Crafts Filigree Corner

SVG Cuts - Scalloped Card from Silhouette

Ink - Antique Linen Distress Ink

Lace - From my stash

Copic Sketch Markers Used:

B21, B23, C1, C3, C5, E09, E19, E23, E25, E40, E42, E50, E55, N1, N3, R02, W3, W5, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28, Y35, Y38, YG91, YG93, 110

Challenges:

Creative Card Crew - #105 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread - #8 - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart - #97 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - #297 - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - #156 - Punches and/or Dies
Critters and Creatures Linky Party - #1 - Anything Goes With an Animal
Marker Pop - #87 - Anything Goes
Our Crafty Corner - #6 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - #115 - Anything Goes/Twist-Add an Animal
Simply Papercraft - #22 - Anything Goes

I hope you will join us at The Crafty Addicts for this challenge.  I look forward to seeing what you will create.  Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.

Hello There Panda

We have a Monochromatic challenge theme at The Crafter's Cafe. This new challenge starts today.  We have two fantastic sponsors.

Kitty Bee Designs
Prize is one non-colored image

and

My Stitch Back in Twine
Prize is 3 digi stamps

I used an image from Kitty Bee Designs.  This is Hello There Panda.   I used black and white cardstock.  I used an embossing folder from We R Memory Keepers Flowers set.  My die cuts were SB Squares. My sentiment is from SU Thanks and Hello set.  I used SU 1 inch square punch to cut my sentiment out.  Then I used SU Postage Stamp punch to cut out black cardstock to layer with my sentiment. My flowers are Prima and the pearl centers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Challenges:

Glitter N Sparkle - #173 - Embossing (Heat or Dry)

Crafty Friends - #24 - Animals/Birds

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - #115 - Anything Goes/Twist-Add an Animal

Brown Sugar - #183 - Anything Goes

Fussy and Fancy - #156 - Monochrome

Jo's Scrap Shack - #123 - Anything Goes

Moving Along With the Times - #12 - Embossing (Wet or Dry)

Sassy Studio Designs - #318 - It's All the Same
Crafty Girls Creations - #13 - Anything Goes

The rest of the Design Team have made some great projects. So, go check them out at The Crafter's Cafe. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Happy Valentine's Day

It's time for a new challenge at Artistic Inspirations.  The theme is Anything Goes/Twist Be My Valentine.  And our fabulous sponsor is Oddball Art.

I have used an image from our sponsor.  This is Chloe.  A cute image for a Valentine's card.

Card Recipe:

Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Real Red and DP is from the Silhouette Store.

Sentiment - From SU Teeny Tiny Wishes set

Die Cuts - SB Romantic Rectangles and MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Stax

Punches - Punch Bunch Leaves

Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon - From my Stash

Copic Sketch Markers Used:

B00. B01, E000, E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, R20, R27, R29, W1, W3, Y21, Y23

Challenges:

Di's Digi Designs - Use Lots of Red

Just Us Girls - #328 - Tic Tac Toe (Die Cuts. Stamp, Flowers)

My Sheri Crafts - #174 - Be My Valentine

My Time to Craft - #314 - Love is All Around

Sweet Stampin' - Valentine

Daring Cardmakers - Balloons

Polkadoodles - #4 - Love and Romance

C.R.A.F.T. - #348 - Love/Valentines/Anniversary

Crafty Girls Creations - #13 - Anything Goes

Check out the rest of the Design Team projects at Artistic Inspirations.  We look forward to you sharing your cards with us. Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed day.

Kitty Play

Wow! I can't believe it is already February.  And that means it is time for another challenge at Creative Ladybirds Creations.  The challenge theme as always is Anything Goes.  Our sponsor this month is Robyn's Fetish.

I have used an image from our sponsor.  This is Kitty Play.  I thought is was such a cute kitty.   

Supplies:

Cardstock - Card base is SU Pretty in Pink and green layer is SU Certainly Celery.  The designer paper is fom my stash.  This is Provo Craft Prudy's Patchwork Quilt

Die Cuts - SB Circle and Scallop Circle

Punches - SU Oval and Scallop Oval

Embossing Folder - Sizzix for SU Spring Flowers 

Sentiment - SU Petite Pairs 

Flower and Ribbon - From my Stash

Copic Sketch Markers:

E30, E31, RV00, RV10, RV11

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create - #161 - Anything Goes/Twist: Use Something From Your Stash (Designer Paper and Flower)
Dragonfly Journeys - #42 - Pretty in Pink
A Gem of a Challenge - #161 - In the Pink
Crafty Friends - #24 - Animals and/or Birds
Creative Fingers - #101 - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments - #147 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - #13 - Anything Goes
In the Pink - #86 - Bling It On
Ruby's Rainbow - #121 - Animal Magic

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day.