Wednesday, December 16, 2009

A Fond Farewell (2nd Post of the Day)


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
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
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

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

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Girls



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.

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.


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.


Monday, December 14, 2009

Happy Monday


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.

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.


Sunday, December 13, 2009

Soartful And Other Things


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.

O Christmas Tree
Red and Green
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.

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?

Saturday, December 12, 2009

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
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


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


Be eligible for the Prize Drawing by leaving
a comment on each blog.

Enjoy

Friday, December 11, 2009

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.

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.

Light
My light is firecracker bursts
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.

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.

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.