The Crafter's Cafe challenge #204 - DT card

• Challenge #204 at the Crafter's Cafe is to follow a seasonal theme - either spring or fall.  Here in Arizona it is hard to think of anything but summer - the forecast is for close to 110 on Saturday!  That being said, as fast as this year is passing by, Halloween is really just around the corner!  This cute Halloween Sign  image is from Paper Nest Dolls.  I used several scraps of paper from a collection by The image is colored with water color pencils and an aqua pen, and I added some shiny gems.
• Please join us with a maximum of 3 entries over the next two weeks - you will have a chance at one of several prizes.  
• Sketch:   Cheerful Sketches
• "B" - bat, black:   Stamping Sensations
• 3 or more layers:   Crafty Gals Corner 
• Fall:  Aud Sentiments
• Critter:   2 Crafty Critter Crazies
• Any:   Pammies Inky Pinkies 
•             Sum More Fun     
•             Paper Nest Dolls

Re-do of Cuttlebug Mania DT card

I finally had a chance to do a few additional challenges.  This week Cuttlebug Mania featured cards from their first blog post 5 years ago.  I chose to do my version of Rachel's card.

 

I followed her layout, and used a large butterfly, but used dark brown, gold and cream. I like the layout, and the large butterfly - which I seldom have a chance to use!  I used my Platinum6 machine and a Cuttlebug die to do the floral strip just below the butterfly. All other elements are from a Kanban kit I have had for a few years - except the Hot Off the Press birthday sticker and a strip of Washi  tape.   IRL the sticker is gold, and the butterfly has more gold than appears here.

5th anniversary:  Cuttlebug Mania

Birthday:    Simon Says Stamp Wednesday

Beauty of Nature:   Incy Wincy 

Wings:    Make my Monday

Any (10 CH max):   Polkadoodle.

                                  Paper Nest Dolls

SCS TeaPotParty for the Mitchell family

A few weeks ago the SplitCoastStampers Tea Pot Party send cards to the Mitchell family - they are grieving the recent loss of several family members.  I am late to the party but wanted to send a thinking of you card.
Image - SU Herb Expressions; all papers from a new to me Scrap Pad from K&Company; a bit of Washi tape; green gems. I have used some very favorite dies - the Spellbinder circles.
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
New:   Penny Black at Allsorts
Layer it up:    Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
Inspiration - last photo:   Double D
Old Favorite:    Allsorts
Any:   Aud Sentiments
            Paper Nest Dolls

HB, Hal - Final Post as GD for Scribbles Designs

 

 For this card I used:  Birthday Cake and Hat, available at Scribbles Designs.

This is my last post as a guest designer for Scribbles Designs.  Thank you for giving me the opportunity to try new images, and for a chance to get acquainted with the team.   I have enjoyed this immensely - the time has passed all too quickly.  Thanks to everyone, especially Lisa.

This design is a bit outside of my comfort zone - I do not usually use colors quite as bright as these, but I thought the DP fit the party theme!  I colored with water color pencils and an aqua pen.  The sentiment is a metallic embellishment.  I die cut the "flower" in two colors to provide contrast.  I tried to keep a masculine look - this is already in the mail to our grandson.  He is actually in grad school (veterinary medicine) but I have overused the hunting/fishing/student themes!
Sketch:  Stella Says Sketch
Colored image:   My Creative Scoop 
Party:   Simon Says Stamp Monday
Party Time:    Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
Any:   Crafting With an Attitude
           Cards Galore
           Lemon Shortbread
           Pammies Inky Pinkies 
           Paper Nest Dolls
           Tuesday Throwdown

Scribbles Designs Guest Designer

DT Call

Scribbles Designs will be turning FIVE in January and we are looking to expand our team. If this is something you might be interested in, you can head HERE to find out all the info you need to know in order to apply.

Whether you have previous experience or have never been on a team, it doesn't matter. We'd love to hear from people with all levels of experience.

DT Call ends December 15, 2017. 

We look forward to meeting you!

COZY

This is the card I made for the inspiration post this week at Scribbles Designs.  This image is called Cozy.  It has already been sent, and received by our Granddaughter-in-law.  She has a beloved dog named Gracie - do you see her name?  She loved the card, and told us that Gracie's favorite spot is on the back of the sofa!  Check out the lovely inspiration photo for the weekly challenge here.
The Happy Birthday sentiment is a freebie available at the Scribbles Store.
I used papers from a DCWV Stack called Teens, and a snippet of ribbon from my stash.  I added a few bones - I have a tiny punch from the $ bin at Michaels!
Challenges entered:  
Sketch:    Cheerful Sketches
Critter:  2 Crafty Critter Crazies 
Any:     A Perfect Time to Craft
             Crafty Girlz 
             Creative Fingers 
             Jo's Scrapshack
             Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
             Corrosive Challenges 
             Paper Nest Dolls      
 
 

Flower Pot - GDT card for Scribbles Designs

It is time for more inspiration for the current challenge at Scribbles Designs.  You have until Nov. 14 to submit your entry.  See the details here. We hope to see your entry soon!
For this card, I used the image called Flower Pot, available at the Scribbles store.

 

I used Prisma colored pencils and some shiny gel pens to color the image.  The DP is from my stash, and the strip at the left is Washi tape.  The flower was a prize from the Netherlands - the label says RMS.
To back the image I used a technique from the current Falliday Fest challenge at SplitCoastStampers.  The technique called for inking up an acrylic block and applying the ink to the cs  for a background.  I opted to use a light touch with the ink for a shadowy effect.  (Hint - for a digi image, I first printed one on scratch paper to determine where the image would print on the cs.  I measured in from the edge of the cs, and then stamped from the acrylic block.  Let it dry, then ran it through the printer.  Voila!  The image printed on top of the bg.  But I am sure you can figure this out  LOL!!)
Challenges entered:  
Sketch:    VLV Sketches
Inspiration (background):  Addicted to Stamps 
Any:   Crafty Sentiments 
            Creative Fingers 
            Morgans Artworld
            Lemon Shortbread 
            Polkadoodle
            Paper Nest Dolls 
            World Wide Open Design Team

Imagine That GD card - 9/14/17

 

This is my inspiration card for this week's Imaginethatdigistamp post.  I used the outline image, sentiment, and pink butterfly paper from this set called Frieda's Flower Basket, which you can see here.  The set includes a pre-colored image, which I used to inspire, though I changed the color.  I fussy cut the butterfly but adhered it to the original spot.  I also cut the sentiment to use in separate locations. The die is Spellbinders Labels 5.   In addition to the included DP, I used a piece from a recent prize -  pad of papers from Zeeman, a Dutch company.  - sponsored by Cuttlebug Mania (Jannie).

Challenges entered:  

Sketch and colors:   Your Next Stamp

Dies:   Cuttlebug Mania
            Crafty Sentiments

Any:   Inspiration Destination

           Day Dreamer

           Paper Nest Dolls

           Pammies Inky Pinkies

           Scrappers-Delights

           Corrosive Challenges 

           Classic Design Team
           Quick Quotes