Challenge #258

Hi everyone!!

 

The DT here at Penny's Paper Crafty challenge will be taking a break until the new year. But, we hope you will find a couple of minutes in your busy holiday schedule to join us for this last challenge of 2015.

 

This week:

Challenge #258

Anything Goes

 

Since being asked to join the DT here @ Penny's - I have had the honor of getting to use some amazing images, by some really great & talented sponsors. And I have to say - Lacy Sunshine has been one of my favorites! So I was thrilled to be using another one of these wonderful images.

 

Image: Melanie Boo Christmas Caroling

Paper: Kraft card stock, the Paper Studio ~ Old World Winter
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Smooch Glitz ~ Frost, Distress Ink ~ Antique Linen, Memento Ink ~ Rich Cocoa, Range Enamel Accents ~ White, Stickles ~ Crystal, Paper Smooches ~ Christmas Sampler (sentiment) Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers Die, Spellbinders Celebrations Pierced Circles die, Cheery Lane ~ B146 Pine Branches die, Recollections Bling

I knew right away that I wanted to keep w/traditional Christmas colors. And this wonderful paper pack I have from the Paper Studio works so well with the "old world" feel. I used just a little bit of the Smooch Glitz on the pine branches and roses to give it just a little shimmer. To make it look like just a little dusting of snow on them. And when going thru my holiday sentiments, I came across this one and it works perfectly!

 

Please make sure and check out the rest of the DT and see what they have been up to :) And of course - as always our AMAZING sponsors for whom we could not do this without!

 

Prize - 7 digi images of winners choice

 

and

 

 Prize -3 digi images of winners choice

 

Well.....I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season!!

Please join us in 2016 for some more FUN!!

 

Thanks,

 

Michelle

 

 

Challenges:

Craft Your Passion ~ Always Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge ~ #239 Merry Christmas

Challenge #257

 It's Wednesday and time for another challenge at

Penny's!!

 

This week's Challenge is:

 

Challenge #257

Anything Goes

 

This week I got to use a fun image from Faery Ink. I had never used them before. They have some great images!!

 

 I had seen a card I believe on Pinterest that had the vellum embossed with the happy birthday. I thought that was such a great idea, I thought it would be perfect for this card! And for some reason, I really like the purple and green together.  

Image: Gabbie Birthday Fairy
Paper: Bo Bunny Flutter Butter, Delilah & Alissa Collection, Vellum
Coloring Medium: Copics, Gelly Roll Clear Star, atyou Spica pen 02Pink
Other Supplies: Queen & Co Droplets, Martha Stewart Doily Lace Edge punch, Smooch Glitz Frost, Cuttlebug embossing folder Happy Birthday

Don't forget to stop by and see what the rest of the

DT has been up to this week!

And also, make a stop by our sponsors and check them out as well!

 Prize - 3 Images from their store

 and

 

Prize - 3  digi images

and

Prize - $12 gift certificate

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Michelle
 

 

Challenges:

Brown Sugar ~ #175 Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges ~ #121 Die Cuts & Punches

December Blog Hop @ FTHS

Welcome to the December From the Heart Stamps blog hop!

SURPRISE......we have a Birthday Theme.

This month we have a FUN little GAME for you:

Guess the birthday month of each designer based on the card the DT Member´s created and clues they gives. One random winner will be picked from those who answer correctly to win a $ 15 voucher to the store.

Also, one random commenter will be selected on each blog to win
an image of choice from the FTHS store.

If you have arrived from Lyn, you are in the right place, if not why don’t you start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.

Here is my project
Can you guess my birthday month?

I always talk about it being close to my most favorite holiday :)

And as you can see - I'm using this weeks current sketch
Challenge # 129 as well.


Image: Broom Flying Birdbrain
Paper: Orange textured card stock, black cardstock, Oct 31
Coloring Medium: Copics, atyou Spica pens 01 Lavender, 12 Silver and 20 Chocolate, Gelly Roll Clear Star pen
Other Supplies: Queen & Co bling, Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers die

 

Now head over to Ruth and see what she has created.


DON'T FORGET:

Create a birthday card and enter for a chance to win a
$10 FTHS voucher.


Thanks for hopping with us today.

The hop will end on Monday December 7th at 6 am EST.

Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog

 on Wednesday December 9th.



Michelle

Challenge #256

Happy December!!

 

Where did fall go? LOL

Can't believe only a couple weeks till Christmas.

 

Well, it's time again for another challenge @ Penny's!

 

Challenge #256

Anything Goes

 

I got to use this adorable image from Imagine That..digis by Kris

 

This image has ENDLESS possibilities! Perfect for paper piecing - which I did on the 2 birds on the outsides. Just to give them a little more 'pop'. Or you could just paper piece the hats with a fun DP! Color the birds all the same, but give them different hats! Snow or no snow in the background....I could go on and on!! I added snowflakes to coordinate with my background.

 

I always tell myself "NO MORE paper pads"! But on a recent trip to Michaels, along w/their awesome 20% off sale & regular price items -

 I just had to have this paper pad!

 

 

Image: Christmas Bird Trio

Paper: Recollection ~ Cozy Lodge Christmas
Coloring Medium:  Copics, atyou Spica pens 03 Red, 05 Lemon,

 12 Silver, 21 Lipstick, Gelly Roll Clear Star pen
Other Supplies: Memory box Stitched Rectangle Layers die, Stickles ~ Star Dust, Recollections Gems, Doodlebug Designs ~ Sprinkles in Lilly White, and bakers twine, Martha Stewart Alpine & Arctic snowflake punches

 

I hope you enjoyed my card today! We really hope you stop on by and check out the rest of the DT as well! Some great ideas!

 

And don't forget our awesome sponsors as well!

 

Store - http://www.etsy.com/shop/artbymiran
Blog - http://artbymiran.blogspot.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artbymiran

Prize - 3 images of winners choice

 

and

 

Store -  http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com
Blog - http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.co.uk  

 Prize - $10 gift certificate

 

 

Thanks

 

Michelle

FTHS Mid-Week Inspiration

Time for another inspirational post at From The Heart Stamps!

 

So, how are you doing on your Christmas cards? Me? Well, I have a few started, but really need to get on them. I am hoping this long weekend to get caught up on a few things. Like the sentiment says:

 

The holidays are always so HECTIC!!!

Ahhh, deep breath....I can do this :)

 

Here is my card for this week. I incorporated the weekly sketch challenge as well into my card. And this is my first time making a cloud background behind my image. I watched a couple of tutorials on YouTube and decided to give it a shot. I just thought he needed something going on behind him. The clouds turned out ok for my first time. I will keep trying - practice makes perfect RIGHT!

Image: Deck The Halls Birdbrain
Paper: American Crafts ~ Merrymint
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Viva Pearl Pen ~ Chrome Silver, Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers die, Spellbinders Celebrations Pierced Circle dies, Gelly Roll Clear star pen

 

 

I hope you can take some time out this weekend and join us for 1 or more of our challenges. We really enjoy seeing what you create!!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Michelle

 

Challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky ~ #283 Christmas

Craft Your Passion ~ #289 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers ~ #98 Anything Goes





Challenge #255

Hi crafty friends!!

Welcome back for another challenge @ Penny's!

 

This weeks challenge is:

 

Challenge #255

Use Something From Your Stash

 

I got to use the adorable image from Inky Impressions.

 

 

Image: Angelica's Sled
Paper: Bo Bunny ~ Altitude Collection
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: atyou Spica pens 02 Pink, 08 Turquoise, Gelly Roll Clear Start pen, Viva Pearl Pen  ~ Ice white, Stickels ~ Star Dust , Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers die, Martha Stewart Artic & Alpine snowflake punches, Recollections Pearls

What I used from my stash was my Stickles, Snowflakes and Pearl pen. I have a small box full of Stickles and always seem to forget about using them. As well as a couple of pearl pens in a few different colors. And then my snowflakes. I always punch out a bunch ahead of time and them grab them as I need them. And it so happened that I both a blue and white one for this card!

 

Let's see what you can find in your crafting stash!! Join us for our challenge! We have a couple of wonderful sponsors this week!

SPONSORS

 

 Store - http://www.inkyimpressionsrubberstamps.com/

Blog - http://www.inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Prize - $10 gift certificate

 

 and

 

 

Store - http://www.papercreator.co.uk/

Prize - £10 Store credit

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

 

Michelle

FTHS Mid-Week Inspiration

Welcome to another mid-week inspiration post @ FTHS!

This week I used one of Faith's Project 100 Snowmen. This little cutie is No 7 in the Project 100 collection. Also, one of the wonderful DT gals Imke has a giveaway going on right now. Hop over to her Blog and tell her which of Faith´s Snowmen is your favorite so far. The winner will be announced on Friday November 20th on Imke´s blog ! 

 

Here is my creation. At first I wasn't sure I wanted to do this week twist along with the sketch. Lots of white is along the same line as CAS cards for me. I struggle a little as I always want to add something more! But I do have to say I kinda like how this one turned out. So clean and 'crisp' looking, but yet a little on the elegant side.

Image: Snowman Greeting
Paper: White cardstock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Recollections Gems, Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle Stackable die

 

Don't forget to hop over to Imke's blog and check out her giveaway!

And join us for either our weekly sketch challenge or SOTM challenge.

 

We love seeing your creations!

 

Michelle