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.