Challenge #274

Time for another challenge @ Penny's !!

 

This weeks challenge is:

 Challenge #274

Anything Goes

I got to use this adorable image from A Random Fan. While at a scrapbooking retreat a few weekends back, I stopped in the gift store attached to where we stayed at. She had some scrapbooking stuff (not a ton) but a few things to look at.

I happened to be coloring this image at the time and when I saw this paper pad I was like "I HAVE to get this". The stack has a sheet with pink mopeds on it just like the image - how perfect!! Although, not until I posted this pic did I realize that I put the strip with the mopeds on it - upside down :( Oops

Anyway - I hope you like how it turned out!

 

Image: Wanderlust
Paper: ZDoolebug Designs~Spring Garden
Color Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Die-namics~Wonky Stitched Circles die, Little Yellow Bicycle~hi die, Queens & Co Pearls~Shamrock Green, Gelly Roll Clear Star pen, atyou SPica pen~03 Red, Smooch Glitz~Frost

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Challenges:

Crafting From The Heart ~ #108 Anything Goes

Love To Scrap ~ #76 Anything Goes

Mid-Week Inspiration @ FTHS

Hello crafty friends!

Welcome to my 2nd post of the day :)

This is another one of my cards I got done during my scrapbooking retreat this past weekend. Myself and 2 girlfriends had an awesome time staying up late, acting goofy and making some new crafty friends!

 

It was a 4 day, 3 night retreat not too far away for us, but just far enough to relax, enjoy each others company and get some card making done :) We had a blast and can't wait to go back there again soon!

 

So, here is my card for this week. As you can see I also included this weeks sketch challenge as well as the twist.

 

Image: Surprised Birdbrain
Paper: My Mind's Eye~Miss Caroline/Fiddlesticks
Color Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Queen & Co~Droplets, Michaels Paper Flowers, Martha Stewart Branch 2 punch, Darice Bakers Twine~Natural, Memento~Angel Pink & Pear Tart, Stamps by Judith~Dots (background behind bird)
Sketch Challenge: #147

FTHS has the new Stamp of the month up now on the blog as well. I hope you get a chance to check that out as well. We enjoy seeing your creations :)

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Michelle

Challenge #273

Welcome back to Penny's Paper Crafty challenge!!

This week our challenge is~ 

 

Challenge #273

Anything Goes

At first, I thought this image was a little outside my 'comfort' zone. As I am not into the whole Goth thing. And I don't have to be into Goth to enjoy this image, but I debated on how I wanted to color her. For some reason - the greens and purple came to me when I saw this image. As well as the sad look upon her face. So I thought a "Miss You" card would be perfect!

I hope you like how it turned out.   

Image: Goth Girl
Paper: We R Memory Keepers ~ Anthologie
Color Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Avery Elle ~ Wonky Stitches die circle & rectangle, Memento Ink ~ Grape Jelly, atyou pica pen ~ 06 Melon, EK Success Slim Edger Punch Dotted Scallop

I really like how the sequins gives it just enough 'pop' without taking away from the image. And of course my fav color is purple :)

 

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Challenge #272

Happy Hump day!!

Time for another challenge @ Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge.

 

 This weeks challenge is:
 

Challenge# 272

Anything Goes

 I got you use this cute little girl from Lemon Shortbread. She can be used to create so many wonderful cards. Birthday, Valentine's, Best Wishes, Thinking of you or just a Happy Mail like I did here.

There are so many people that still like to get a card thru the "snail mail". Just a little 'pick me up' or 'thinking of you' card is so nice to get.


 

Image: Cute Balloon Girl
Paper: DCWV ~ Nana's Kids, Doodlebug Designs ~ hello spring
Color Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Memento Inks ~ Tangelo and Lady Bug, atyou Spica pens 02 Pink & 16 Buttermilk, Happy Mail 2 Stamps ~ The Stamps of Life, the Paper Studio ~ Bright Pearl Petite Flowers, ek Success Dotted Scallop edger punch, Martha Stewart Branch 2 punch

I had this image colored before I even thought about the papers I wanted to use. I think the DP went perfectly with the balloons I had colored :) Make sure you stop and visit the rest of the DT. There are some beautiful cards out there. Lots of inspiration!

 

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April Blog Hop at From The Heart Stamps

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps April blog hop.

We have a Sweet Treat Theme this month.

 

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each blog. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store.

 

We are having a little twist this month! Some of our designers are adding some sparkly sequins to their projects. As you move through the hop, count up how many sequins were used among all the cards. Email your answer to Faith:(faith@fromtheheartstamps.com) for a chance to win a $15 voucher to 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:

 

 

Image: Monster Sundae

Paper: the Paper Studio ~ Eat Cake

Coloring Medium: Copics

Other Supplies: Spellbinders Celebrations Pierced Circle die, Mama Elephant ~  Tags a Lot Creative Cuts die, atyou Spica pen 03 Red, Clear Star Gelly Roll pen, Sequins       

          

I went for bright colors when I made my card. It just seemed fitting with this cute little monster :)  And I also followed the current sketch challenge as well.

 

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

 

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Sunday April 10th at 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday April 13th.

Michelle

 

Challenges:

Creative Fingers ~ #106 Always Anything Goes
Glitter  'N' Sparkle ~ #182 Use a Die or Punch
Crafting From The Heart ~ #106 Anything Goes

FTHS Mid-Week Inspiration

Here's another mid-week inspiration at From The Heart Stamps!!

 

Normally when I do a mid-week post I try to incorporate the current sketch challenge - but this is not one of those times. I had a special request from a friend to make a birthday card for her nephew who will be turning 6. She said he loves the Wisconsin Badgers - our home college team. She said if there was any way for me to incorporate that into the card that would be awesome.

 

Well ~ Faith's FTHS Birdbrain Football image is JUST that I image.

You can create your own team or incorporate one of your favorites into it like I did. The bird holding the sign also comes with a blank sign to add whatever personal touch you want to it.

 

So I added the Happy Birthday !!

She REALLY liked my finished card & I hope her nephew will too :)

 

 

Image: Birdbrain Football

Paper: Red Cardstock, I created my own DP (Wisconsin Badgers)

Color medium:  Copics

Other Supplies: the Paper Studio Spare Parts Knick Knacks Football, Target $1 bin Bakers twine, Lawn Fawn Puffy Clouds border die

I hope you have fun and can play around with this image like I did!!

 

You can still join this weeks sketch challenge if you would like to here.

 OR

Our Stamp of the Month challenge, but you only have until

Thursday the 31st!!

 

We can't wait for you to join us so we can see your amazing creations!!

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

 

Michelle

Challenges:

Allsorts Challenge ~ #356 Wings

 

Challenge # 271

Welcome back for another Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge!!

This weeks challenge is:

Challenge #271

Anything Goes

This week the whole team was to use an image from Pink Gem Designs.

I went with this adorable little critter Hedgy. Isn't she cute!

Not sure about you - but I am so ready for spring. All of our snow was melted and everything was starting to green up, then BAM!!!
We got almost a foot of snow ;(

Good thing is that now we had a couple of nice days and it is melting quite fast, so spring should be here soon!

The fun thing about Pink Gem Designs is that you a get high resolution 300 dpi PNG file (black outline), a 300 dpi JPEG file (black outline), 300 dpi JPEG file (coloured) and a 300 dpi PNG file (coloured) without copyright information. You will recieve 4 files in total!!

 

 

Image: Hedgy w/Bee

Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Hello Spring

Color medium: Copics

Other Supplies: Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layer die, Martha Stewart Branch 2 punch & Scallop 3 dot border punch, Little Yellow Bicycle hello die, the Paper Studio Spare Parts Bright Pearl Petite flowers, Smooch Glitz Frost, atyou Spics pen 01 Lavender

 

I had a lot of fun with this image because it so 'springy'..lol

I wanted to make sure I used nice bright spring colors. And I can't waiting for the flowers to start blooming.

 

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Challenges: 

Little Miss Muffet ~ #134 Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart ~ #105 Anything Goes