Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - Photo Inspiration

I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps and this week's challenge was this above photo. I started off using Early Espresso for my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used Stampin'Up retired 'Autumn Traditions' for the rest of my papers. I stamped the little girl from the set called 'Wee Love you Bunches' by Wee Stamps for Whimsy Stamps and you can find it here at Loves Rubberstamps; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/category_148/Wee-Stamps-Collection-.htm.  I colored her using Prismacolor pencils. I cut her out using Spellbinders 'Curved Rectangle. I outliend the edge using Siren & Gold Lame Smooch ink. I cut out 2 tags using Tim Holtz Sizzix dies called 'Tag & Bookplate' for the green die and used 'Tag & Tie' for yellow tag. I added some seam binding in the following colours; Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke. I cut out rectangle label using Spellbinders 'Lattice Rectangle' using brown paper. I added some flourishes using Cheery Lynn die called 'Fanciful Flourish' using copper metallic paper. I added some flowers by Prima Marketing along with some leaves.

How to play: 

Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC24. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, November 5th so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:

One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator will be able to proudly display our Winner's Badge on their blog!

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store
$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

We have a very special GUEST SPONSOR this week!

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The winner will also win their choice of 5 Digi Stamps from QKR Stampede!

DDC # 35 - White Delight

Well I'm back with another card for Digi Darla and this week's challenge is all white with a hint of colour. So I just colored the image using the Cardinal on the Lamp Post. I started off using a white metallic paper which is 5"x 7" finished card size. For the first layer I used a different white metallic paper called Vintage Silver Lustre. Then used Laser Silver Lustre which is a stripe metallic paper and ran it thru an embossing folder called 'Starburst'. I then used another white metallic paper called 'Smoothie Silver Lustre' and I cut the it out using Poppystamps Window die called 'Grand Madison Window. I ran the actual frame thru a Cuttlebug folder called 'Snowball' and the window frame  was run thru another folder called 'Swiss Dots'. I cut out a Grand Flower box by Poppystamps using white metallic  paper and cut out icicles using a Memory box die. All white papers I used was from The Paper Temptress. I used mono multi glue by Tombow and applied  Tim Holtz Distress Stickles dry glitter called 'Clear Rock Candy' to the icicles. I added a Whisper White organza  bow & ribbon. I coloured the Cardinal on the lamp post using Prismacolor pencils and for the snow I used Twinkling Clouds Flocking by Sparkle N Sprinkle which you can find it here; http://sparklensprinkle.com/o/product_info.php?cPath=171_169&products_id=4421

Really Exciting News!!!!!

I have been waiting to make this announcement official on my blog, I have been asked to join the Whimsy Digital Stamps Design Team which I gladly accepted. I love their digital images as they are so detailed and so realistic. So here is my card that is showcasing their sentiment from the Christmas Sentiments and I also used the Shape EZ Poinsettia template as well. So I started off using Early Espresso paper which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used My Mind's Eye collection called 'Holly Jolly' for the rest of my papers. I cut out the ornament from the Holly Jolly 'Ornamental' Paper using scissors, I coloured the bow using Prismacolor pencils. I cut the label using the Spellbinders 'Label 20' and used the paper called 'Holiday Plaid'. I outline the edge using Lettuce Smooch ink. I printed the sentiment onto shimmery white paper and I sponged the following colours; Chestnut Roan, Warm Red and Olive Pastel Fluid Chalk. Again I outlined the edge using Gold Lame' Smooch ink. I then printed out the Shape EZ Poinsettia Template and then traced it onto gold paper by Bo Bunny called "Noel". I then cut them out and shaped them using McGill Paper Tool Kit and Mat. I added some Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive to the leaves and then sprinkled Gold Halo Glitter by Stampendous. I added a bow using  Cherry Cobbler Seam Bind ribbon.

Here are the newest members of our Whimsy Stamps Digi DT!  We have chosen 12 new gals to join our team and create with us for the next 6 months!

Suzi Mckenzie


Kim Taylor


Jackie Smith


Judith Hall


Brenda Turner


Lisa West


Tracie


Debbie Dunn


Christine Garner


Anne Cullen


Jan Ltc


Laura Palmer

So don't forget to check back with me starting November 1- 4th with a New Digital Stamp Release: Join us on the 1st of EVERY month!

New images from artists Crissy Armstrong, Moon Cookie Gallery, StampArt Design by Kathryne, LiaStampz and Dana's Digi's!

Loves Rubberstamps Design Day

I'm back with another easy peasy Christmas card for my Design Day for Loves Rubberstamps. I started off using Early Espresso paper for my base which is a 5" x 7" finished card size. I used My Mind's Eye collection called 'Holly Jolly' for the rest of my papers. I stamped the Santa's Hat from the set called 'Dear Santa' by Flourishes using black crafter's ink and coloured the hat using Prismacolor pencils and you can find the set here; http://shop.flourishes.org/Dear_Santa_p/ss208.htm. I know Laura has brought this set in and you can find it here  as well http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/  and if she doesn't have it she is super about getting it special ordered for you. I then used a 2 way glue pen and added some white flocking.
I then stamped the sentiment again using black crafter's ink and embossed using clear embossing powder. I cut out the Holly Branch by Tim Holtz using the papers from the Holly Jolly Collection and popped them up with pop dots. I cut out the pine cones from the Spellbinders 'Fall Foliage' using brown paper from the collection. I added some Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon and a bow.

Stamping Dragons Card Challenge - Is Anything but a Card

Well I'm back with another project for Stamping Dragon Designs and this week's challenge was anything but a Card? With Halloween around the corner I decided to make a Trick or Treat Bag. I so I used my Cricut machine  to cut out the bag using the cartridge called Tags, Bags, Boxes & more. I started off using Chocolate Chip paper that was 12"x 12" and used the real dial which was on and cut at 6 1/4". I then used Basic Grey collection called "Indian Summer" for the rest of my papers.I then wrapped a black netting around that I found at Michael's and then laid on top of that an orange glitter netting again I found at Michael's. I printed out the image called "Pup in Pumpkin"onto shimmery white paper in 2 different sizes. I colored the cute little puppy using my Prismacolor pencils. I then cut him out using scissors and then attached him to a rosette that I made using Tim Holtz's rosette die.To make the handles, I cut out 1" strips of Chocolate Chip paper which I laid down on top of some crochet lace and then used Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon in the middle and on the other side laid some orange satin ribbon down the middle. I attached the handles using orange rhinestone brads.
Here are some pictures of the other sides of the treat bag full of candy. Too bad my son doesn't go out Halloweening anymore, not that this bag would hold much candy.

Side 2 - I used a tag from the Happy Haunting by Graphic 45

Side 3 - I cut out a Spellbinders 'Jack O'Lantern' die and then attached it to double side adhesive and then used orange and black glitter to colored the eyes and mouth.


















Side 4 - I made a tag using the smaller image of the Pup in Pumpkin by using the Nested Pumpkins by Spellbinders using orange metallic paper.

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - Get Your Spook On!

I back with another Halloween Card, this time for Loves Rubberstamps. I used black metallic paper for the base which is 5"x 7" finished card size. I then used my retired papers by Stampin'Up for the rest. I stamped Elisabeth Bell's "Tuckered Out Tiger" and you can find it here at the Loves Rubberstamps store http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/ using Tuxedo black Memento ink onto shimmery white paper. I colored the little tiger trick or treater using Prismacolor pencils and then decided to make the black stripes and pumpkins stand out by using black glitter and a 2 way glue pen. I cut out the square using Spellbinders 'Asian Motifs' using purple/orange paper and then cut out an oval again using a Spellbinders 'Floral Oval' using bat paper. I then cut out a pumpkin using Spellbinders 'Nested Pumpkins' using orange paper and outlined using orange glitter. I then used some black netting which I laid on top some orange glitter netting,then followed  with the Halloween ribbon that I used again, all from Michael's.


I have entered this card in the following challenges:
1) Creatalicious Challenges - Halloween
2) Heck of a Challenge - It's a 'spooktacular' challenge
3) Sparkles monthly Challenges - Challenge #37 * Halloween *
4) Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - HALLOWEEN
5) Really, Reasonable Ribbon - Challenge #58 Halloween & Ribbon
6) Ribbon Carousel- RCC73 - Halloween Spirit

DDC # 34 - Halloween (Orange, Black & Purple)

I'm back with another card for Digi Darla's week's challenge which is Halloween theme. I started off using black metallic paper for the base which is a 5"X 7" finished card size. I used various retired papers by Stampin'Up for the rest. I made a frame using Spellbinders 'Floral Ovals' and Grand Decorative Ovals One using a purple and orange paper. I printed out 'Halloween Boy' and printed out 'Curly Pumpkin' twice onto shimmery white paper. I colored both images using Prismacolor  pencils. I cut out the Halloween Boy using Spellbinders 'Lacey Ovals' and sponged Wisteria and Tangerine Fluid Chalk around the image. Then I outlined the edge using Pumpkin and Grape Soda Smooch ink as shown. I wrapped around 2 pieces of black netting that I found at Michael's. Then I used some orange ribbon that says 'Happy Halloween' again I found at Michael's at the top and bottom of the black netting. I cut out the pumpkins using scissors and laid one on top of each other using pop up dots to add dimension.

I entered this card in the following challenges:
1) Digi Galore - Halloween
2) The Paper Shelter - Challenge #87 Halloween

Loves Rubberstamps Design Day

It's Saturday again and I'm back with another Christmas card for Loves Rubberstamps. I'm using a new stamp called 'Santa Bear' from Popcorn the  Bear by Crafter's Companion. You can find it here; at the Loves Rubberstamps Store: http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/category_30/Popcorn-the-Bear.htm I stamp the bear using Memento Tuxedo Black onto shimmery white paper and colored him using Copic markers. I used Tim Holtz Distress Stickles dry glitter on his top & bottom trims of his coat. I then used white Flocking on his hat and around his paws.

So for the rest of my card, I used Crumb Cake for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used My Mind's Eye collection by Rhonda Farrer called 'All is Bright' for the rest of my papers. I used Alpha Cards number 2 & 5 by Tim Holtz and used Chestnut Roan, Warm Red and French Blue Fluid Chalk to distress the edges. I added some Cherry Cobbler and Baja Breeze seam binding as shown. 

Stamping Dragon Design Card Challenge - Pink Christmas

I'm back with another card for Stamping Dragon Design and this week's theme is a Pink Christmas. Everything had to be in shades of Pink. I picked Jiggy's Gift as my creation. I printed him onto shimmery white paper and colored him with Prismacolor pencils or pink shades of glitter. I used the following glitters in my design; Rose, Plum Berry, Lilac Pink and Hot Lips which is a transparent ultra fine glitter all by In The Making Enterprises. I started off using Pretty in Pink as my base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash called 'Shabby Chic' for the rest of my papers. I cut out a frame using Spellbinders 'Wavy Rectangles' using the second largest one and third size. I outlined both frames by using Shabby Pink Smooch ink by Clearsnap.  I then cut out a lattice insert by using Spellbinders 'Fancy Lattice' and attached this to the frame I cut out previously. I added some pink roses ribbon by American Crafts and some light pink velvet ribbon along with some pink checkered ribbon all by Michael's. I stamped the sentiment from the set called 'Christmas Candles' by Flourishes using black crafter's ink and embossed using Melon Mambo EP by Stampin'Up. I punch it out using Designer Label by Stampin'Up and adhering to a pink glitter oval using Stampin'Up Large Oval punch.  I added some pink pearls as shown.


Don't forget to enter your creations here;  http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.ca
 because this week's sponsor is prize will be $10 voucher to Di's Shop as seen here; http://disdigidownloads.blogspot.co.uk/

Shelly's Images Card Challenge - Featuring "Love Potion"

I'm back again with another card for Shelly's Images using the above image. I started off using black metallic paper as my base. I decided to make a recessed window as shown on Splitcoast Stampers as seen here; http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/recessedwindow/ 
I did make my card a little bigger by cutting the black metallic paper 7"x 10 3/4" and made the window a litter bigger by using a 3 3/4" square. I used Graphic 45 'Happy Haunting' for the rest of my papers with the exception of purple square in the centre which came from my stash. I printed the image out onto shimmery white paper and printed the ink pot with quill and perfume bottle a second time a bit bigger. All the images were colored using Prismacolor pencils. I adhered black spiderweb felt ribbon by Martha Stewart that I found at Michael's. I used a 2 way glue pen to add some orange and purple glitter by Sparkle N Sprinkle which you can find here at the store; http://sparklensprinkle.com/o/index.php?cPath=23_224 to the spiderwebs. I cut out 4 flourish corners using Heartfelt Creations exclusive die by Spellbinders called 'Decorative Butterfly- Border' using copper metallic paper. I punch out the sentiment "I cast a spell on you" using Spellbinders 'Fancy Framed Tags Two' which I sponged Wisteria and Tangerine Fluid Chalk around the edges and then outlined the edge using Grape Soda & Pumpkin Smooch ink. I then punched out the second part of the sentiment 'and now you're mine' using Designer Label punch by Stampin'Up which I sponged Wisteria around the edges. I added Halloween rhinestones as shown.

I have entered this card in the following Challenges:
1) The Pink Elephant  -  TPE171  Halloween

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - Out of the Box Technique

 

Well I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge and this week we were given a digi image by Kenny K Images. I decided to use the Haunted House. We were also given a challenge to use a technique called 'Out of the Box' and if you have never done this Splitcoast Stampers has a tutorial  seen here;
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/try-new-technique-f44/tlc247-cutting-outside-box-%7B11-16-09-a-t468425.html
I started off using black metallic paper for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used Graphic 45 collection called 'Happy Haunting' for the first 2 layers. I then used my Copics Markers for making my third layer using Yellows, Oranges, Reds, Purples. I airbrush my paper, starting with the lightest colour first and then ending with the darkest color purple. I cut this out using Spellbinders 'Grand Labels 23'. I took some cheesecloth and sprayed it Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Spray called Witches Potion Purple and used Ranger's Perfect Mist called Copper. I then printed the Haunted House out twice,  one at 4 1/2" and one at 3 1/2". I used my Copic markers to colour both images. I then cut out the largest image using Spellbinders 'Label 23' making sure to cut carefully around the weather vane using my scissors  before inserting my die. I cut out the smaller image using Spellbinders 'Wonky Squares' again cutting carefully around the weather vane using my scissors before inserted my die. I popped up the moon and the haunted house  using pop up dots onto the larger image to add dimension. I stamped the sentiment using Whimsy Stamps Thank You Tabs 1 and you can find it here; http://www.lovesrubberstamps.net/item_268/THANK-YOU-TABS-1-Rubber-Stamp-Set-from-the-Whimsy-Stamps-Sentiments-Collection.htm  using black crafter's ink and embossed using purple twinkle EP. I punched out 3 spiders and a treat bag using a Martha Stewart punch and added small basic pearls for eyes. I also cut out a spider web felt ribbon by Martha Stewart as well as using a spider web ribbon I found at Michael's for each corner.

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DDC # 33 - Alphabet Challenge

Welcome to another Monday morning and I'm back with another card for Digi Darla's. This week's challenge is an Alphabet Challenge. I chose letter 'B" for beach bum. I used Digi Darla's 'Beach Time'  which is this cute little penguin  drinking a martini with an umbrella in it. I colored the penguin using Prismacolor pencils. I made my penguin soft and fluffy using Sparkle N Sprinkle flocking using 2 way glue pen and  the following colours; Twinkling Clouds for the belly, Night Sky for the skin and Paprika for his feet and nose. You can find the products here;
http://sparklensprinkle.com/o/index.php?cPath=171
I added some orange glass glitter using mono multi liquid glue to facilitate sand for a beach. Now onto how I made the card, I used Pomegranate metallic paper for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used Basic Grey 'Stella Ruby' for the rest of my papers. I cut out a label using Spellbinders Decorative Label 27 using brown paper and then used Spellbinders Label 27 using a pattern paper from the same collection. I adhere the penguin on top of these labels using pop up dots. I stamped a letter "B" from Serendipity Stamps called Circle Alphabet & Scrolls using black crafter's ink and embossed using Cocoa Bean EP by Clearsnap. I coloured it using Tim Holtz distress markers using the following colours Pine Needle, Worned Lipstick and Spun Sugar. I added some ribbon from Basic Grey collection to the 2 different tags. For the second tag I printed "Is for Beach Bum" on the computer and punched it out using a scallop punch. I sponged Chestnut Roan and Warm Red Fluid Chalk by Clearsnap along the edges. I pop this onto of another tag punched out using large oval punch onto another tag from the Basic Grey collection.

Loves Rubberstamps Design Day / Flourishes - Another Fabulous Noon Time Challenge!

I'm back with another Christmas card for Loves Rubberstamps Design Day. I figured if I can do one Christmas card a week, I might have them done before Christmas. Who am I kidding.. Anyways I started off using bronze metallic paper for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used My Mind's Eye collection called 'Holly Jolly' for the rest of my papers. I added 2 layers before adding a frame which is made out of using Spellbinders 'Large label' and "Small Label'. I used Skelton leaf for the middle that I had for ages and never use. I stamped the Christmas tree twice from the set by Flourishes called 'Forest of Trees' using black crafter's ink onto shimmery white paper. I coloured the trees using Copic Markers in the following colours; YG05, G21, G24, G29 and G85. I added some glitter to act like snow by using a 2 way glue pen and Tim Holtz distress stickler dry glitter called 'Rock Candy'. I cut out Deer Trio die by Memory Box using brown paper from My Mind's Eye and added Rock Candy glitter to the bottom for snow. I added a tag from My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Christmas chipboard.

Here is a picture of the inside using 3 layers of paper from My Mind's Eye collection called 'Holly Jolly'. I used the inside of the large label tag as well as another tree that I had coloured using Copics. I added some glitter as well, along with a tag from the same 'Holly Jolly' collection.

I have entered this card in the Flourishes New Release  Noon Challenges 1) Go Natural.

Stamping Dragon Designs Card Challenge - Halloween Theme

I'm back with another card for Stamping Dragon Designs and this week's theme is Halloween. So here is my Casper the friendliest Ghost, I used black metallic paper for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used variety of Halloween paper that I had on hand for the different layers. I printed out the ghost and the words onto shimmery white paper. I added cool highlight glitter by In the Making Enterprises to the ghost by using a 2 way glue pen. For the words, I used Transparent Ultra Fine glitter in the following colours; Orange Fuzz, Purple and Lime all by In The Making Enterprises. I did all the lime work first and then all the purple and lastly the orange. I then took Stampin ' Up Designer Frame Folders and embossed the words using the rectangle folder. I then applied orange glitter around the rectangle and applied purple and lime on the frame as shown. I added some black netting by Michael's as well as using a multi colored ribbon from Michael's. I cut out "Boo" from Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Seasonal Impressions and coloured it using Pumpkin and Grape Soda Smooch ink by Clearsnap.

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - Bling Baby!

This week's challenge at Loves Rubberstamps is all about the Bling Baby! So here is my card, I used metallic black paper for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. For the first two layers I used the latest collection called 'Peaceful' by Authentique. For the 4th layer I used white metallic paper and ran it thru a Spellbinders M-Bossabilities called 'Holiday Magic'. I then cut out a frame using black metallic paper and Spellbinders 'Wavy Rectangle' and then cut another frame using Spellbinders 'Romantic Rectangles' using white stripe metallic paper. I stamped the Mistletoe from the set called 'Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Flourishes using black crafters ink onto shimmery white paper and colored it using Prismacolor pencils and Tim Holtz distress markers on the ribbon. I added small basic pearls to the berries. I stamped the sentiment from the same set and punched it out using a large oval punch. I sponge the edges using Blackbird Fluid Chalk. I added some whisper white organza ribbon to the top of the label. I added a rhinestone corner flourish by Prima Marketing.


How to play:Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC21. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want.

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, October 15th so all entries need to be in before then.

Prize Information:
One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator will be able to proudly display our Winner's Badge on their blog!

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store
$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps


The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 20 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 22. These winner's will receive a coupon code for FREE SHIPPING of any size order to the Loves Rubberstamps Store!

Guest Designer Information:
If you would like your chance of being our NOVEMBER GUEST DESIGNER just put GDT behind your name, or leave a comment stating you are interested!
Guest Designers receive a 20% discount on all stamps listed in our store during their term. Only rule is to use current images from stamp companies we carry in the store for your challenge projects and to have fun! We will announce NOVEMBER'S GUEST DESIGNER October 23rd!

WINNER OF THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE WILL BE ANNOUNCED WITH THE NEW CHALLENGE ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 9th!!

DDC #32 - How Do You Fold

 Well I'm back with another card for Digi Darla's and this week's theme is "How Do You Fold". I saw this video by Dawn Griffith
http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/dawns_stampin_studio/2012/05/fancy-fold-albumcard-video.html

I cut a piece of Bo Bunny 'Forever Fall' paper 11"X 11". I folded the paper corner to corner so you end up with a large triangle. As you line the paper  up the long side will lie vertical on the score-it board, the point will face right and you will score at 4 1/2". Then you will line the paper up so the long side will lie horizontal and score 5 1/4" and 9 3/4". Then you flip the paper over and score at 3" at each end. These 2 ends are pushed forward to create a diamond fold. I cut 2 pieces (2 1/2" x 4 1/2"left side) of Bo Bunny red double dot and cut another 2 pieces (2"x 4") for the right side. I just used both sides of the Bo Bunny paper for the sides. I then cut a piece of Brown Bo Bunny dot paper for the centre which is 4"x 4 1/2" and 2 - 2" squares for diamond fold. I printed "Life is like a Piano", Sunny Bouquet and the Happy Birthday all from Digi Darla's onto shimmery white paper. I colored the Sunflowers using Prismacolor pencils and added bronze glitter for the centre. I  added some colour to Life is like a Piano using Prismacolor pencils and pumpkin Smooch ink along the edge. With the Happy Birthday I added some Tangerine and Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk to tone down the white paper. I too added some Pumpkin Smooch ink to edge.

Loves Rubberstamps Design Day- Flourishes Timeless Tuesday & Flourishes New Release

Well  I'm back with another card for Loves Rubberstamps design day. October is Breast Cancer awareness month so I decided to make this Christmas card pink. 
I going to enter this card in the following challenges  Copic Oz which is doing their part to help support and find a cure for this terrible disease.  I'm sure most of us have been affected by Breast Cancer in some way, either personally or have seen a friend or family member fight it, so be a little creative and help us to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation this month by joining us in the......PINK CHALLENGE!!!!  For EVERY card entered below, $5 will go to the McGrath Foundation who do such amazing work supporting those affected by Breast Cancer, generously donated by X-Press Graph-X!
http://copicoz.blogspot.ca/2012/10/its-time-tothink-pink.html


I also enter this card in Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #189 and their New Release Challenge - It's Time to Think Pink!
Here is a little info regarding this card. I started off using pink metallic paper which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. Then I used Tim Holtz paper stack 'Vintage Shabby' for the rest of my papers. I stamped the Poinsettia from the newest release set called 'Poinsettia & Pine' by Flourishes using Memento ink and X-press paper. I then used my Copic markers using RV11, RV14, RV17, RV21 for Poinsettia, Berries I used R24, R27, R29, R59, Holly Leaves/ Pine Branches G12, G21, G82,G85, G94, G99, Center Y02, YR21 and YR23. I then stamped the sentiment from the same set using black crafters ink and embossed using silver EP onto white lustre paper. I cut out it out using Memory Box die called 'Penne Frame'. I sponged the edge using Pretty in Pink ink pad by Stampin'Up. I cut another frame out using another Memory box die called Tiffany Frame using pink glitter paper. I added some Pretty in Pink satin ribbon by Stampin'Up.

Stamping Dragons Card Challenge - Sketch and Animal Theme

I'm back with another card for Stamping Dragons and this week's challenge is sketch and the theme was animals. So here is my card I used Pretty in Pink paper which is a 5"x 7" finished card. The rest of the papers I used Prima Marketing Inc collection called "Rondelle" for the rest of my papers. I printed the sparrow onto shimmery white paper and coloured the bird using Prismacolor pencils.  I cut out 3 pine branches using a Marianne Creatables called Pine Tree Branch using various papers that I used already. I stamped the sentiment by Rubber Stampede called 'Friends Forever' using Archival black ink by Ranger. I added some light pink organdy ribbon by Stampin'Up.

This weeks Sponsor is

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You can find my image here in the store:
http://dragonslairdesigns.com/shop/index.phpmain_page=product_info&cPath=403_404&products_id=1914

So why not pop on over to the challenge blog and  play along for a chance to win the goodies this week.

Shelly's Images - Time to Play Tic- Tac -Toe

Well I'm back with another card for Shelly's Images and this time we were given this spooky grave invitation to work with. The challenge this week was to use Tic - Tac - Toe. I used Punch/die, Free (I used Bling) and ribbon on my card. So here is my card, I used basic black for the base which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. 
I used some old Bo Bunny paper that I had lying around for the first and second layer. I printed the grave invitation with boo onto shimmery white paper and colored it using Prismacolor pencils. I added orange glitter to the nails as well as Lime glitter for the grass using a 2 way glue pen. I cut out a frame using orange paper and using Tim Holtz 'Vintage Cabinet along with Movers & Shapers Mini Cabinet die. I popped this up using pop up dots over my colored image. I added some orange glitter to the outside opening again using 2 way glue pen. I cut out a black fence using a Memory box die called 'Estate Fence'. I added purple and orange rhinestones as shown. I cut out the tree from a piece of paper from Carol Wilson Fine Art that I had forever. I added some Lime and Bronze glitter to give the appearance of grass and tree roots. I cut out another grave to add dimension by popping  it up. I added some flock bats using Stampin'Up 'Wicked Fun' Specialty paper. I added some halloween ribbon by Michael's. 

Loves Rubberstamps Card Challenge - Inspired by a Photo

I'm back with another card challenge for Loves Rubberstamps. This week's challenge is base on this photo which uses different fall words and different colors. I started off using copper metallic paper which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I again went back to S.E. I collection called Homestead 'Weeping Willow' for the first layer. The second layer I used Bo Bunny 'Fall Nature' and for the third layer I used leaf background that was in my stash. I then took a piece of Tim Holtz Distress Collection ColorCore Cardstock by Core'dinations and ran it thru a Cuttlebug folder called 'Autumn Words' and used a Tim Holtz Diffuser Circle on top so it left me a circle with no words on so I can place my image. I used the Urn stamp from the set called 'A Season of Thanks' by Flourishes. I stamped the image using black crafter's ink & colored this image using Prismacolor pencils. I then cut it out using Spellbinders 'Lacey Circles' and sponged the following colours; Tangerine and Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk to tone down the white. I then outline the edge by using Pumpkin and Molasses Smooch ink by Clearsnap as shown. I added some copper flourish ribbon by Michael's in the corners. I made a Chocolate Chip satin ribbon bow and added a maple leaf button tying orange thread in the middle. I place this top of the bow.

DDC # 31 - Add a Little Sunshine, Blog Hop

Hello stamping friends!! It's time for another new release hop this week over at Digi Darla's! We'll be showcasing some of the SEPTEMBER new releases at our sister site - Digital Stamp Club!! Each of us on the DT chose an image from all of the new releases to show you and guess what!! Each one of us will be choosing one lucky winning comment to receive our image choice!! So make sure you hop around to all our blogs and be sure to comment for a chance to win a DD image!!! We're also giving away a GRAND PRIZE!! Just for joining us, using a DIGI DARLA image, you will have a chance to win ALL of the September New Release images!!! OMGosh!! 

So, let's get this party started, shall we?? If you've arrived here from (RACHELLE) then you are on the right track!! If you're just arriving, please be sure to start at the very beginning, Denise's blog, so you don't miss one thing!! Our challenge this week is

"Add A Little Sunshine" (use yellow/orange/sunset/rise colors) 

And here's my creation using Digi Darla's (DD Fall Leaf with Trout)

I started off using gold metallic paper which is a 5"x 7" finished card size. I used Bo Bunny's collection called 'Forever Fall Nature" for the first layer and used S.E.I. Homestead 'Whispering Willow' for the second layer. I then added a leaf background which I had in my stash like forever and placed it on a slant so the edges went over and were taped on the other side. I then added another piece of Bo Bunny paper. I cut out the maple leaf using red glitter paper and Spellbinders "Nested Maple". The other maple was cut out using Bo Bunny 'Sunflower" paper using Stampin'Up Autumn Accents die. I wrapped gold netting by May Arts as shown before placing the die cuts. I printed out 'Fall Leaf with Trout' onto shimmery white paper and coloured the trout using Prismacolor pencils.

Now before you leave, be sure to leave me a comment for a chance to win this fabulous image!! Don't forget to join our challenge this week for a chance to win the entire September Release-you need to use a Digi Darla image!!!

  If you don't have one, please email Karen and she'll send you a past freebie!

Your next stop is the super talented (DIGI DARLA'S CHALLENGE)!! Happy hopping and look fwd to seeing you at Digi Darla's this week!! Good luck!

Master Hop List

DENISE

VANESSA

MICHELE

KAREN

DAWN

LISA

VICKY

TAMMYLEE

RACHELLE

JACQUELINE

DIGI DARLA'S CHALLENGE