A Fond Farewell (2nd Post of the Day)

to MyGrafico Challenge

Design Team

Here I am sailing off into the sunset

For my farewell sketch challenge at MyGrafico I used

one of the images from the Vroom Vroom Digi Stamp Set

by Cocoa Studio. This is the set that you could win

this week. Don't forget you have two chances to win if you

enter Monday's Color challenge and Wednesday's Sketch Challenge.

A brand new DT will be posting samples for the

challenges starting in January. I've seen samples of

their work and they are great. So after the holidays check

back for a new year of challenges.

Also, I've said my farewells to Squigglefly as a member of

their Design Team. I had a wonderful time. I will always

have a precious memory of that time with the lovely

Yearly Roundup Magazine

Visit the link to download your free copy.

Squigglefly is revealing new images all of the time

and a new DT will be in place for the challenges starting in Jan 2010.

As I say farewell to them.....I'm saying hello

to Robyns Fetish Challenges DT and online shop.

See the post below for your

Wacky Weds FREEBIE.

And, HELLO to Flutter By Weds Challenge DT as a Guest

Designer for 3 mos at her new home

for Flutter By challenges all beginning January 2010.

Today there is a sketch challenge just beginning for this week.

I'm working on mine. A card maker can never

have to many sketches to give her inspiration.

Another new venture of mine will be as a contributor

to the Going Green Crafters and Artists Blog

On this blog you can explore many ways to go

green in your crafting with tips, ideas and tutorials.

I will be contributing something there on a regular basis.

And, Use Your Paper Scraps is now on a

Holiday break. I will be back JAN 4TH with

more challenges and ideas and a surprise

or two.

Last but not least, is Soartful Challenges.

The inspiration/theme challenges are continuing right

through the holidays. Please stop by to see the lovely

art created by really fabulous artists.

Everyone is WELCOME.

!!! Always busy having fun !!!

First of Two Posts for Wednesday

Meet sweet Sally Sheep. Sally is your Wacky Weds FREEBIE today at

Robyns Fetish challenge blog. There is a new challenge there

every Saturday. Be sure to stop in at the challenge and

at the shop for the 30% off SALE.

Check out my sidebar for links to Robyns Fetish DT

members.....they would love you to visit their blogs.

I placed my Sally on a background picture of a field and flowers.

I added some dimensional white and red paint with sprinkles of

clear glitter for a little pop. I also added a paper flower sticker over

the printed flower in matching colors. The flower center is more red

dimensional paint and glitter.

I'm also using Sally for the Happy Birthday challenge

at Digital Tuesday.

I'll be back a bit later with another post.

The Girls

Stretch N' Bubbles

This is the sweet princess image we were given to use

for the DT call. I didn't make the team but I see 3

of my friends there now. Lori, DT coordinator and

Jane who I know from Cardmakers.

Also, Kym who I know from another DT.

This is the card that I made.

Just a little tidbit about the background image.

Right about the level of the princess is a line

of knights storming this castle. When I altered

the picture to make it faint and dreamy, thank goodness,

they were gone.

Stretch N' Bubbles has some very nice digi stamps.

Gothic Arches

Domestic Goddess

My first thought for Domestic Goddess was Rosanne. But,

I quickly passed on that one.

I started with the original image from Printmaster and

started adding and adding. I added the cups, teapot, plates, medallion half,

sentiment and arch background. I did alter a few of the colors to

blend better. I kind of like my little Domestic Goddess in training.

If you're like me and buying yourself a set of Copics....

here is a web site for you. It is the monthly In Touch at

Ellen Hutson, LLC. It's all about Copic colors.

Very interesting.

And, if you need to whip up a quick and easy gift for

someone....this one can be made in one evening.

Accordion Mini Scrapbook.

If you didn't want to add mini photos, I can see this all

decorated with sentiments and stamped images.

A nice gift for someone.

This morning we are off to buy a new ceiling fan cover

for my almost finished redecorated bathroom.

We are taking a little mini day trip to Conway for

this. It is supposed to be a lovely day and I'd also

like to stroll their pretty boardwalk along the

Waccamaw River. It is a beautiful example

of the wide lazy rivers that are here in the South.

Happy Monday

Stamping Dragon

Sketch Challenge

Image and Papers Provided

Stamping Dragon is a new Monthly Challenge blog and

Digi Image Online Shop.

This sweet reindeer and fabulous papers are free for this challenge.

I deviated quite a lot from the sketch but I wanted

to show lots of the pretty plaid paper.

The plaid and green are original and the yellow

is where I altered the green.

I love how this turned out.

Beside the challenge and freebie kit....there is

50% off at her store the month of December.

Art on the Darkside

Ghost of Christmas Past

Oops, I missed the deadline on this one.

But here it is anyway.

The basic image is from Printmaster. I added the clock

swirl, border and sentiment. The image has been altered

to frosted sepia. Can you see the hazy ghost?

I guess I'd better start thinking of the challenge for

THIS week

A Dark Christmas Bubble

Uhm.

We had rain all day yesterday. The temp was really balmy

so it was quite nice. I should have done some house cleaning

but just played instead.

And, I made the plunge and ordered a set of

Copic Markers. My friend Stef recommended

Merri-Artist as a place to get them at

good prices and fast delivery. I can't wait until

they get here and I can start learning how to use

them. Fun, fun, fun!

Prairie Fairy is a new shop and challenge that

will be going live soon. For now, they are offering

some wonderful blog candy.

From the sneak peeks that I've seen the images are wonderful.

Prairie Fairy is also having a DT call.

So go on over and visit.

Soartful And Other Things

Soartful Challenges

My theme this week is

'Dancing With Joy'

Here is my creation using the image provided.

(See sidebar for image being used)

The background panel is linen textured paper. The cropped sheep scene

is from Printmaster also the birds. The Dancing Sherherdess

is cropped from a picture from the NYPL Digital Gallery called

'Ruth St Denis in Scherzo Waltz'.

The scroll border is also from Printmaster.

After I had everything in place I altered the colors using

Blue and Pink. This can be done in the edit photo section

of Printmaster. I love the lavender tint. I don't know if it

is sunrise or sunset, but, that's what I think of when I see this.

To see some beautiful artwork on display visit

the Soartful Challenges blog.

Tues Taggers

O Christmas Tree

One Powerful Hour

Red and Green

Theme Thursday

Vintage

O Christmas Tree

The sheet music has been altered to red. The tree, Stampin' Up,

is green dye based ink. I added white dimensional paint to

the branches and below the tree then sprinkled crystal glitter on it. I had

a hard time deciding what color to paint the swirl. Green won

the toss. The distressing is done with the same red ink.

Now, a little stamping.

Yes, I still stamp.

Flutter By Weds

Winter

with Angel, Fairy or Butterfly

I stamped all images in green pigment ink and clear heat embossed.

The coloring is done with Pearlescent Watercolors. I love them. They

cost less that Twinkling H20s and they are easier to use. I have

a pallet of 21 beautiful colors. I used the light green and gold

for this card. Now, on to the bow. I can't tie a bow. Well,

my friend Sheri, Smiles for Everyone, sent me this wonderful

bow maker from Gina K called the Bow Easy. She has a wonderful video tutorial.

This is my first try at using the Bow Easy. I need a bit more practice

but it sure is better than I normally do.

Thanks for this wonderful tool Sheri.

While I was at Gina K. I downloaded lots of Freebie papers.

Have you visited there yet?

Welcome to the Robyn's Fetish Blog Hop

Online Shop, New Releases, Wacky Weds Freebies, Challenge Blog

Prizes, Yahoo Group, Meet the Design Team Members

!!! Oh My !!!

It's all right here and right now.

If you came from Karen's blog

Memories Unleashed

you are right on track.

But, you don't want to miss anything so

here is the starting point Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog.

If you lose your way I have the complete list in my sidebar.

You're last stop will be Robyn's Shop with 30% off on

THE ENTIRE INVENTORY

to celebrate the NEW RELEASES.

The image that I'm showcasing is

Gertrude da ElePhant

This week's challenge is a Recipe Challenge.

1 Patterned paper

3 colors card stock

Fiber

Buttons

Punches or die cutting machine.

First, I chose a feminine patterned paper for Gertrude.

Then matched the colors with card stock. I colored with the matching

colors using colored pencils and Sharpie Permanent Markers.

Copics are on my 'to buy' list. I created two smaller panels with

punched corners and used pop dots to attach Gertrude.

I also corner punched the patterned paper. Her basket is filled with punched

flowers and decorated with punched hearts. I had to ruffle through my

embellishments but I came up with matching lace and buttons.

Want to try before you buy....then visit Wacky Wednesday

for this FREEBIE.

Elves With Presents

and my showcase card

I layered corrugated dark green card stock to a red base card.

The coloring is done with my Sharpies in red and green and some

yellow. I left a bit of the green showing so I could embellish with ribbons.

The sentiment and present are cut from the Designer Paper

that I decided not to use as a background panel.

Your next stop is

Michelle's MEG Bee Designs

Robyn's Fetish Yahoo Group

Robin's Fetish Shop

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog

Be eligible for the Prize Drawing by leaving

a comment on each blog.

Enjoy

Keeping it Simple

Tomorrow is Robyn's Fetish

New Release Blog Hop.

Celebrate with us beginning

at 12:01 a.m. EST, Saturday, Dec 12th.

I'll be here...will you?

Well, probably by Autopost at that

hour of the day.

Stamping Vacation

Keeping the Card Simple

I made this card using scraps. I tried hard to get the scalloped

edges cut straight. Even with a guideline I have trouble.

I don't know why I can't see level.

The cherubs are buttons with the shanks removed.

Except for trying to keep a straight line, that is a pretty simple card.

Think Monday Think ATC

Light

My light is firecracker bursts

Crazy Amigo

Dance With Me

This is my first challenge at Crazy Amigo.

Too Hot to Tango.

The background fireworks panel is from Printmaster.

The silhouette dancers are from Digital Ink. Co by Stitchy Stamps.

The Digital Ink, Co is having a 50% off sale now.

I like how this turned out.

Magical Monday

Use Image and Pink

Clean and Simple

No bows, brads, etc.

This is the inspiration for the digi stamp.

Meet sweet Malie.

I do have shear pink ribbon but no bow.

The stars are punched so the pink glitter paper will

show through. I have crystal glitter used as snow.

Sweet, Clean and Simple.

The Special 50/50 Digital Stamping Group

This group will be limited to 100 members.

This site is for members only and is not available for general viewing, only people who have been given access to this site can see these pages.

The site will be a perfect mix of 50 Digital designers and 50 Crafters.

The designers must post one free image a month.

Crafters may take all or select the images they want.

They then have to use one of their chosen images to create a project and then post on their own blog and leave a comment and link here.

Designers can not take part in posting a entry only crafters can take part.

A winner will be chosen by voting poll added to the blog.

The winning crafter will receive a £5.00 prize

The designer who created the image on the winning entry will receive a £10.00 prize.

I hope everyone will be okay with the start date being the 8th of January.

Now, doesn't that sound interesting?

If you decide to be one of the 50/50, please

mention my name.