DT card for QKR Stampede challenge #199 - transportation

I am not sure how good this transportation might be...!!! I need a card for a brother-in-law who really enjoys long trail rides on his trusty Boots.  Certainly Boots is a bit more sedate than this bronco!  At any rate, check out the  QKR Stampede Blogspot  for this week's challenge - transportation.  You will find quite a variety of ideas from the talented DT members.  You may enter up to 3 times, and could win some of the fun QKR images.  Entries are due by 3 p,m, EDT, Thursday.
I colored the horse and rider with Prismas, and used chalk to lightly distress the edges. I used twine for a lasso, and Washi tape (maybe it is duck tape?) for the strips.  The background is dry embossed.  The sentiment is also from QKR (available as a rubber stamp) .  It is actually a single line that I cut apart to fit the sketch.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:  
Sketch:    Mojo Monday
Travel:     Digitally Sweet Challenges
It moves me:     Pile it on Challenge 
Summer/outdoor fun:    Deep Ocean
                                          Aloha Friday
Family memories:           Frilly and Funkie
Any:     Lemon Shortbread
              Crafting-With-Friends 
              Digital Delights
              DLArt
              A Bit More Time to Craft
              Doodle Pantry
             Sunsational Stamps
              Sisters of Craft
               
              

Black, white, red

Recipe:   Various DP & CS;  Spellbinders Majestic elements (oval dies); unknown digi; Petaloo glittery flowers, shiny gems; Marvy Butterfly punch; gel pens, Pizzazz Aplenty dragonfly brad;  glitter.  Note - I added a bit of glitter for each leaf/flower I colored - before the ink dried.  Just enough glitter adhered to add a bit of shimmer. Sorry, I know it does not show on the screen.
CHALLENGES ENTERED
Sketch:                                          VLV Sketches #2
Black, white, red, flower, heart:  Fussy and Fancy
Use red:                                          Dies r us Challenge
Butterfly and g for glitter:           Butterfly Spot Challenge
Sparkle and bling:                        Dream Valley Challenges
Any:                                               The Sisters of Craft
                                                        Lemon Shortbread

Eureka Tic-Tac-Toe

This week the challenge at Eureka Stamps is Tic Tac Toe.  I selected the middle row - using twine, embossing, and Washi Tape.  I used the Happy Birthday embossing folder by Embossalicious.  I chose this birthday sentiment, Most Special Day, by Eureka - what a nice birthday sentiment.  The designer paper featuring some tiny hearts is from a pad by Beau Papier.  I selected twine and Washi tape to match the hearts. Hint - I cut tiny notches on the edges of the bg mat to anchor the twine so it will stay in place. The shimmery dark burgundy mat cs is from Clear Bags.  I hope you will check out this challenge at  Eureka - you have until Sunday afternoon to enter.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:        Try Stampin on Tuesday
Pink, red, hearts: DL Art
Hearts:        Cuttlebug Mania
Sentiment:  Crafty Sentiments   
Layer it up: Tuesday Throwdown
Birthday:     Allsorts Challenge
                      Double Click Connections 
Any:             Whimsy Inspires
                      Word Art Wednesday  
                      Crafty-girls-creations
                      The Sisters of Craft
                       

Eureka Challenge #180

I am quite excited about this post.  It marks my debut as a design team member for Eureka stamps.  In fact, it marks my debut as a design team member - period.  I am happy and excited as well as a bit nervous.  Thank you, Karal, for selecting me and showing this confidence.  I hope I will not let you down.  Please visit the Eureka blog to see what the other talented designers have created for you.
Now, on to today's Eureka Stamps Challenge - Fur and Feather.  I selected  these digis:  Rainy Day Duck and Under the Weather.  The duck is colored with Prismacolor pencils.  The mat cs is a dark teal.  To create the background I inked the D'Vine Swirl (Cuttlebug) embossing folder with a dark teal marker, then embossed. The light blue panel is from SugarTree; the strips are formed with a double row of Washi tape.  I used a flower and a shiny gem from my collection.
This will be a good card to add to my stash - handy to have available.

CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:            Cheerful Sketches Challenge
Digital image: Digital Delights by Louby Loo
Any:                2 Crafty Girls Challenges
                        Crafting-with-Friends
                        DL. ART
                        Doodle Pantry
                        Inspiration Destination
                        The Sisters of Craft

Tea Pot Tuesday for Carolyn

teapot-tuesdays--butterflies-#394 - for Carolyn
This is the link for this week's Teapot Party challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  Looking for a place to send your cards?  Join this weekly challenge - the mods select some one in need of cheer, or who deserves a special recognition.  This card will go to Carolyn who has had many health problems and could use a little cheer.  Butterflies were included in the suggested themes.
1-2-3 challenge:  Image by Stampemdous; I used shimmery silver cs to emboss the butterflies (Darice) - my favorite cs for embossing.  The second cs is poppy red. There are 3 shiny gems in a color close to the strawberry milkshake of the color challenge. The sentiment is from Inspired by Stamping.
Sketch/color:   Share Joy Challenge
1,2,3:               Come and get it
Embossing:     Frilly and Funkie
Any:                Inspiration Destination
                         Simply Papercrafts for all Occasions
                         One Crazy Stamper  
                         The Sisters of Craft

Another vintage birthday

Here is another Dearie Doll vintage gal for one of my vintage friends!!!
Image - pre-colored Dearie Doll, NEW dp from Lily of the Valley; embossed layer (HB folder) with ink sponging and distressed edges to add to the vintage look; purple rhinestones, Spellbinder oval dies, and a technique I have only tried once or twice, so it is pretty new to me - crinkling the sheer ribbon with the heat gun.
Sketch:       House that stamps built
New:          Whoopsi Daisymay
                     Die-cut-divas
Any:             Sisters of Craft
                      Our-crafty-corner
                       Scrappers-Delights
TIc tac toe - diagonal:      Incy Wincy designs

Snow, snow, go away

In the past we have had plenty of experience with snow,  However, we are now located in AZ and perfectly content to see the weather reports of snow elsewhere!  That being said, I think these gals are prepared for anything with both furry boots and umbrellas!  I got a new set of Art Impressions pop-ups, as well as new blue cs to use for the background.  The snowflakes are punched, but all the other pieces come from the AI set.  The inside verse is for a birthday.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:                      Jo's scrapshack      
D is for dear friend: Pile it on Challenge
Feminine birthday:  Pink Gem Challenge
Bunting:                    Little Claires Designs  
Best friend:               Simon says stamp Monday Challenge
Winter:                      Art Impressions stamps
Snowflakes:               Di's Digi Designs challenge
Any:                           Sisters of Craft

Swing away

I do not really make New Year's resolutions, but I do try to keep some goals in mind.  One is to make better use of already stamped or printed images, and another to use some of th.e items I tend to avoid in favor of easier to use or handier ones.  Any one else have that happen?   Case in point - the Spellbinder Majestic Elements ovals - I like them a lot but just find the layering a bit of a challenge
Image - Dearie Dolls (pre-collored); E mbossalicious birthday folder;  ribbon, white and purple cs.:
Sketch        Stella Says Sketch
Dies:           The Paper Shelter
Birthday:    Eureka stamps
Any:           Craft your Passion challenges
                   Sisters of Craft
White; splash of color:   Incy Wincy Designs

Celebrating Mom

This Tilda With Heart is holding a heart to greet her mom!  She is colored with Prismas, and metallic pens for her leggings.   The mats, button die cut, and letters are from eggplant cs.  The swirly ef is Cuttlebug, and the pink dot cs is DCWV - part of a great prize I just received through Hiding in my Craft Room (You will see a lot of this in future posts.)
Sketch:  http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/
Any:      http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.ca/
              http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Tilda:    https://tildastown.wordpress.com/
Spots and dots:   http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/
Holiday - Mother's Day:  http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
Mother's Day:     http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
Girls:     http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
               http://marvelousmagnoliachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/      
Pink:      http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
Magnolia/children:   http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/

For a friend

I have several friends in need of a lift -this verse (Our Daily Bread birthday set) is a good encouragement for all of us.  I tend to forget how much I like the effect of sponging with chalk. This DP has been in my collection for a while, and the cover is separated so I am not sure of the origin.  I die cut buttons from one of the matching papers that has dots.  I backed them with Kraft cut from the next larger button - that is about as much sewing as I do!!!  All the mats are Kraft, and I added a bit of lace trim.  The buttons are popped up.  I used some shiny twine - I like it but it does not want to tie as it is quite stiff.  So I distressed it with scissors - just like I would use scissors to curl paper ribbon.  Worked like a charm!
Sketch:   http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Dots:       http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Scripture:   http://www.faithhopelove1cor13-13.blogspot.com/2015/04/monday-scripture-challenge-fhl18.html

Sewing (buttons):  http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/
Choose at least 3 (blue, lace, bow, twine):   http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
Any (with chalk):  http://chalknstock.blogspot.com/
Any:     http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.com/
             http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
             http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

For Evelyn's 85th - shiny Spring butterflies

A friend from church is celebrating her birthday this week end, and I hope I have made a special card for such a special occasion.  For the YNS sketch I flipped and rotated the elements, but I think it is true enough to the original. The die cut is Floral Panel by Tattered Lace; the butterfly embossing by Darice; Swiss Dots by Cuttlebug, and there is a bit from the Embossibilities birthday folder.  The butterfly is part of a favorite SU set, Ageless Adornment.  To get the color I wanted I mixed 3 of Twinkling H20 blues.  The cream cs is Recollections champagne shimmer, and the blue is from a DCWV metallic pad (part of my long term stash!!)
Sketch:  http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Embossing:   http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/ 
Birthday:   http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Special birthday:    http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Any:     http://www.addalittledazzle.com/dazzling-diva-challenge-66/
Any:     http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
              http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/ 
             http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

Vintage guy

This guy looks pretty vintage to me!  These are some of the pieces from an Art Impressions pop-up set. The bg is by Darice - I embossed on shimmery silver cs to give the look of metal.  The grass is by Die-Namics.
Sketch:   http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.ca/search?updated-max=2015-03-11T06:00:00-04:00&max-results=2
 Metal:    http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/Vintage:  http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-03-20T05:00:00-04:00&max-results=10
Birthday:  http://polkadoodle.blogspot.ca/2015/03/week-11-birthdays-polkadoodles-challenge.html
Masculine:  http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/ 
Embossing:   http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
Any:         http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Sympathy for Don Johnson

A former member of our church was called home over night.  They were active in Bible Studies and other activities. Phyllis, with her great attitude during her serious illness, will be missed.  This is a card I made to take to our group this morning so others could sign it.  I made it 4.5x6.5.
Supplies:  white, purple cs; Darice butterfly embossing folder, Cuttlebug Victoria embossing folder;  shiny metallic butterfly by Kanban; Scripture from Word Art (thank you for your weekly offering - I appreciate having those options available.).
Sketch:   http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
B is for butterfly, Bible:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Things that fly:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Any:       http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
                http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

A falcon for MMTPT

This is an image from Flonzcraft.  The sentiment is a Cuttlebug die, and the embossing folder is Darice.  I chalked the embossed gears and the edges of the image.  The edges are also distressed.  This is also for the TeaPot Tuesday challenge at SplitCoaststampers - the card will be sent to Dave, who is going through a rough patch.  The link is below, if you would like more information and would like to join us.
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Use a sketch, with chalk:   http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot.com/
Old world look:  http://www.flonzcraft.com/vsc/
Add sentiment:  http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/ 
Song - hymn, On Eagle's Wings:  http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:     http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
              http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Teapot Tuesday:      http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt344~march-3-2015~im-bird-watcher-bucket-list-t597182.html 

Ivory and cream

This did not turn out nearly as well IRL as it appeared in my head - may have to tweak it a bit later. 
Supplies: ivory, cream cs, LifeStyle embossing folder, sheer cream ribbon, Spellbinder butterfly die
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Butterflies:   http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Bow:      http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/
Cream, ivory:  http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/
Die cut:   http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/
For some one loved (sister and BIL):   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Celebration:   http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Texture:    http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Any:   http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/2014/12/monday-morning-challenge-no-2.html
           http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Romantic elements

Typically - I stored my Valentine papers so well that I did not run across them until February 17!  I decided to use bits of this dp with red and scrolly looking hearts - though most is covered  up.  The embossing is Victoria (Cuttlebug).  Other items:  Image by Our Daily Brad, colored with metallic pens and Brilliance inks (Using an aqua pen); Spellbinders Majestic Elements ovals; flowers, half pearls, and bits of lace.
Sketch:     http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/
Butterfly:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Flowers, lace and pearls:  http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Inspiration: http://www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge
Use red and white:   http://www.blogquickquotes.com/
Black and white with red:  http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/
For someone you love (this will go to our daughter):   http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
Lace:  http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/
Any (no digi):  http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
           http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
          

For a guy

This will be a thinking of you - I will add the sentiment when I need to send it.
Image - A Day for Daisies; Washi tape, DP by My Minds Eye; acrylic button by Basic Grey; Prismas, ribbon
Sketch:    http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Die cut (Nesties circles):     http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Colors (browns and teals):  http://liastampz.blogspot.com/
Masculine:   http://cuttinandstampinchallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:      http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/
             http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
             http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
             http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

High Hopes Guest design

This is the card I created as the guest designer for High Hopes.  This stamp is called Snoozin' Sam - a perfect image for a number of friends LOL!  I used Prismas and gel pens to color.  The backing is from the adventure pad by My Mind's Eye.  I finished with a bit of Washi tape and twine.
Guest design - the challenge this month is anything goes:   http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/
Sketch:  http://joannamunster.com/2015/01/15/ibsic-90/
Masculine:   http://cuttinandstampinchallenges.blogspot.com/
Any:  http://agirlwhocraftschalengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
           http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/         
          http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
          http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.com/search/label/Monday%20Morning%20Challenge

Coffee rules

This is a pre-colored digi from Dearie Dolls - she has so many cute freebies!  I have no "coffee" sayings, so I did a Google search for "free coffee quotes" and found several sites, including a pretty complete thread at SplitCoastStampers.  Thanks, everyone! It is pretty hidden, but I embossed the backing to the sentiment with part of a folder that includes hearts.  In addition to the new digis, the heart ribbon is brand new.  The other strip is probably an antique - it came in a box of trims I got at an estate sale  Everything else is from my stash.
Sketch:   http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Hearts:   http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Hearts / flowers:  http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/01/pile-it-on-53-hearts-andor-flowers.html
Ribbon and bows:   http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/
New:  http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/happy-2015.html
           http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:   http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/
           http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

Colorful get well

There are so many wonderful stamps and digis available - recently I have discovered http://freedeariedollsdigistamps.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2015-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2016-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=24 .   I have no connection, other than wanting to point out the availability.  This is a pre-colored freebie.
New:  stripes by My Mind's Eye - adventure
Other - sentiment by 7Gypsies, metal ?  (the name escapes me!)
Sketch:  http://feeling-sketchy.blogspot.com.au/ (not entered - due to 5 challenge limit)
Bingo - I did the middle column and diagonal - animal, strips, embossing; balloons, stripes, bright colors:  http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-01-20T07:00:00-05:00&max-results=20
"B" - balloon, blanket, box, blue, beige, bow:   http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Under the weather:  http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
 Any:    http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
            http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
            http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/