Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #171…Things that Fly

Hello there folks! I hope that each of you is doing well in your own little corner of this world. While my own province is still in a state of emergency until the end of June, we have started to slowly open up businesses and regulated health care. Unfortunately, we've also seen a rise in cases so it is going to be an important balancing act to ensure that the least number of people get infected or die!

I'm popping in today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #171, the theme is Things that Fly. I've decided to create a simple thinking of you type of card for this challenge.

General Project Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). It was printed out and assembled prior to dissemination.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Lightning Bugs in Jar can be purchased in the Pattie's Creations Etsy Shop. This image has been coloured digitally. Credits include:
• Colouring, shading, highlighting and ground added using various tools and brushes in Photoshop.
• The 'glass' effect on the jar was created using a layer style designed by Elif Sahin, Pixel Scrapper. 
• The background image in behind the jar was purchased from a bundle created by Eldamar Studio (via Design Bundles).
• The two little fireflies used on the sentiment were clipped from the larger Lightning Bugs in Jar image.

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• The sentiments used on the front was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

INSIDE

Digital Image Details: 

• The little fireflies used around the edge of the writing space are once again clipped from the larger Lightning Bugs in Jar image.

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• The paper used for the background on the front and on the inside was one I designed under the Scribble Doodle Designs brand. You can grab it for FREE by clicking HERE.

Digital Embellishment Details:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image (front) and sentiment (inside).
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com -- Always Anything Goes
• https://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes

You have until July 2nd, at 1:00 P.M., ET (Eastern Time) to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is Things that Fly. I really hope that you will be able to join us. You can enter three times per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules).

Pop over to the challenge blog and check out what my fabulous teammates have offered up for inspiration. Oh and don't forget…Pattie offers up a new freebie the first Friday of the month and it will remain up for approximately two weeks; so, be sure to pop over and check it out as well!

Well guys, that is it for this one. Keep washing those hands and stay your distance. Hopefully, I'll see you again soon.

Until next time,

Card Design: Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge…June

Hello there! It is time to get my progressive card for the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge uploaded.

Check out the sweet image that we got to work with this month...

 

Everyone who played along in last month's challenge received Hello Friend for free. If you decide to hop on and play along in the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge, then you can purchase this digital by clicking HERE (or on the watermark above to head to its location in the store). This way you'll receive next month's digital stamp for free.

Here are my card and details...

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.
• I've used a sketch from Kathy's Waffle Sketch File. 

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Hello Friend: You can find this image in the store. Details above. 
• This image was coloured digitally using Rebelle. 
• The sky and clouds are an image that I created also using Rebelle.
• The grass was created from a Public Domain image courtesy of Holger Langmaier (known as Holgers Fotografie over at Pixabay).

Digital Embellishment Details:

• I have used a template to create the pennant shape under the sentiment. This template was  designed by Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper. 
• The accent strip on the end was created from a Public Domain image courtesy of Public Domain Pictures (Pixabay).

INSIDE

OVERALL
 Digital Sentiment Details:

• The sentiments on both the front and inside were created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store. Both have been recoloured to suit the purposes of this project.

Digital Paper Products:

• The turtle paper, used for the background on the front and inside, is one that I made for an Under the Sea Sampler that I made a while back (as a request) that hopefully will end up in a full paper pack of the same theme one of these days. 
• The green accent strip was created using one of my own grunge templates.

Digital Embellishments: 

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiments. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering:

• Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes 
• http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes

Well guys, that is it for this one. I'm busy behind the scenes as usual. If I can pull it off I'll be back on Saturday with a Canada Day freebie and then again on Tuesday with an Independence Day one!

Until next time,

Card Design: Limited Runs Progressive Challenge...June

Hey folks! I'm here today to post my card for this month's Progressive Challenge over at Limited Runs!

The Progressive Challenge is actually on Facebook (FB) in the Limited Runs Group and can be found HERE. You will need to join the group in order to access the information. Now thankfully, Nikki is willing to accept mailed in entries for those people like me who don't have FB accounts. You can find her email addy in the side bar of the store (click on the image above to head there). In fact, if you don't have a blog, that is okay too. Simply send a photo and she'll add you in.

Check out the fun image that we got to work with this month...

If you'd like to purchase this image you can find it over in the Limited Runs Store on a special page that will showcase all the Progressive Challenge images. Click HERE to head there now. The Steampunk Bug image is available until June 13th at 12:00 a.m. for $1.00, then it will go up to its regular price.

Each round of Progressive Challenges will last for three months and there will be a grand prize winner at the end of each round.

Each  Round Lasts 1 Month:

Starts on the 15th and ends on the 13th with a winner

1st Round: 

Free Digi until the 29th of the month. Then you can buy into the challenge for $1.00

2nd Round: 

Free Digi (if you played Round 1 & entered) or you can buy into the challenge for $1.00 

3rd Round: 

Free Digi ( if you played Round 2 & entered) or you can buy into the challenge for $1.00

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Steampunk Bug: You can find this image in the store. Details above.
• This image was coloured digitally using my Rebelle program.

Digital Sentiment Details:

• This sentiments was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. It is a freebie I picked up a long time ago. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

Digital Embellishment Details: 

• The bug wreath was created using a brush from HG Designs.
• The gear embellishment is from the Steampunk Lizzie set created by Kristy B. and is available for sale in the Imagine That Digistamp store. You can find it HERE.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The inside sentiment is from the Bugs & Blooms set created by Deedee from Deedee's Digis. Unfortunately, the Deedee's Digis store is no longer open. 

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• All the papers I used are created by Kristy B. and are available for sale in the Steampunk Paper Sets in the Imagine That Digistamp store. You can find Steampunk 1 HERE & Steampunk 2 HERE.

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering...

•  Limited Runs Progressive Challenge

Challenges I am hoping to enter..

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Wonderful Wednesdays: Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes 
• http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.ca -- Always Anything Goes

Be sure to pop over to the Facebook Group to find out all the details you need or visit the details page over at the store by clicking HERE.

Take care my friends and I hope to see you all again soon!

Until next time,

Card Design: Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge...April

Hello there! It is time to get my progressive card for the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge uploaded.

Check out the adorable image that we got to work with this month...

 

Everyone who played along in last month's challenge received Pen Pal Bear for free. It has a version with the sentiment and one without. If you decide to hop on and play along in the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge, then you can purchase this digital by clicking HERE (or on the watermark above to head to its location in the store). This way you'll receive next month's digital stamp for free.

Here are my card and details...

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.
• I was inspired by an old From the Heart Stamps sketch for this card.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Pen Pal Bear: You can find this image in the store. Details above. 
• This image was coloured digitally using my new Rebelle program:
•  The background was 'air-brushed'. 
• The remainder was mostly 'watercoloured', with a bit of 'markers' work.

Digital Embellishment Details:

• The flowers are from the Another Tea Party set (details below).

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The sentiment on the inside was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store. Both have been recoloured to suit the purposes of this project.

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• The paper used for the background on the front and inside, along with the paper used as an accent pieces on the front are from the Another Tea Party kit designed by Coreene Silke and is available at ComputerScrapbook.

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering:

• Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au (3E) (Max 10) -- Anything Goes
• http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes 

Well guys, that is it for this one. It is our 28th wedding anniversary so it is time to spend some quality time with my hubby.

Until next time,

Card Design: Limited Runs Progressive Challenge ...April

Hey folks! Slowly but surely I'm recovering from that nasty case of the stomach flu that is swirling through my community. Thanks to everyone for being patient if you had been waiting on me for something. The pile is still rather deep but I am climbing out as fast as I am able to. One of those tasks was to get my card done for this month's Progressive Challenge over at Limited Runs!

The Progressive Challenge is actually on Facebook (FB) in the Limited Runs Group and can be found HERE. You will need to join the group in order to access the information. Now thankfully, Nikki is willing to accept mailed in entries for those people like me who don't have FB accounts. You can find her email addy in the side bar of the store. In fact, if you don't have a blog, that is okay too. Simply send a photo and she'll add you in.

Check out the fun image that we got to work with this month...

If you'd like to purchase this image you can find it over in the Limited Runs Store on a special page that will showcase all the Progressive Challenge images. Click HERE to head there now. As you can see from the above preview, there is also a pre-coloured version that you can purchase as well.

The round of Progressive Challenges will last for three months and there will be a grand prize winner at the end of it all.

Challenge #1: Ended March 13th and a winner was chosen
Challenge #2: Started March 15th and will end April 13th. Those that played the month before received the free digi and those who didn't were able to buy into the challenge for only $1.00.
Challenge # 3: Starts April 15th and will end May 13th

Then a Grand Prize Winner Will be Picked 
and a new round with a new freebie begins!

If you have any questions at all, please contact Nikki!

Here are my card and details...

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• Elmo Emu: You can find this image in the store. Details above. 
• This image was coloured digitally:
• Sky/Clouds & Elmo were coloured using my Rebelle program.
• Grass was added in in Photoshop Elements.

Digital Embellishment Details: 

• Brads are from the Brads & Buttons section of my A Touch of Class kit. The previews for the remaining sections can be seen on my Designs Preview page (link at top of blog in tab section). The bundle or just the paper sets alone can be purchased in the Scribbles Designs store. You can find it HERE.

Digital Sentiment Details:

• One I created for this project.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• This sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

OVERALL

Digital Paper Products:

• The paper used for the background on the front and inside, along with the paper used as an accent piece on the front are from the Garden Path kit designed by Jeannie Baechtold and is available at ComputerScrapbook.

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering...

•  Limited Runs Progressive Challenge

Challenges I am hoping to enter..

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Wonderful Wednesdays: Anything Goes
• http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au (3E) (Max 10) -- Anything Goes
• http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes

Be sure to pop over to the Facebook Group to find out all the details you need or visit the details page over at the store by clicking HERE.

Take care my friends and I hope to see you all again soon!

Until next time,

Card Design: Scribbles Designs Freebie Friday Link + Challenge #45 Midway Point...Woodland Creatures

Hello and happy October 1st! It is time for the midway for the latest Scribbles Designs Challenge to get started. While I normally don't have the time to create regularly for the challenge any more, I did have a fun idea I wanted to share this month that actually corresponds to yesterday's freebie. This week we are offering up a cute Mosquito (#F 126). You can find the freebie over in my Freebie Friday post by clicking HERE or this image can also be found in the store HERE. I thought that this image would be great for our monthly challenge.

There are two whole weeks left for you to come on over and enter. In case you've missed it, the theme this time around for Challenge #45, is Woodland Creatures! In the beautiful woodlands that surround us, you can find many interesting creatures if you are patient and look hard enough. Close observation reveals an entire world rife with activity and life. Many choose to remain hidden but life abounds all the same! Mice, chipmunks, rabbits, hedgehogs, skunks, foxes, deer, squirrels, owls, and moose are but to name a few! This challenge we'd like to see a project featuring one of the common creatures or more that live in the wooded areas that surround you. Our woodlands are filled with many fascinating creatures, which one will you choose!

Entering is super simple! You do not need to use a Scribbles Designs image; however, if you do, your name gets entered into the draw twice. You can purchase your Scribbles Designs images HERE or you can also find one for a limited time on the challenge blog HERE. Also, be sure to check out our special Freebie Friday posts as it is another great way to build your Scribbles Designs collection. You can find the rest of the rules and information regarding winners in the sidebar on the challenge blog. You have until 9pm PST on October 14th to come over and play with us. 

Here is my card and all the details... 
 
General Information: 

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop).  I will print it out and assemble it a later date.
• Okay, so maybe a mosquito isn't what one might normally think of when it comes to woodland creatures but it is in fact a creature that absolutely LOVES the woods so I figured, why not?!

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• #F 126 Mosquito:  As usual, I love any image I get to have pun with. If you click on the name you can find this image in the store. You can also click HERE to find it in my Freebie Friday post.
• This image was coloured digitally. Credits include:
• clouds pattern courtesy of Webtreats.Inc

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.
• I coloured it digitally to match the colours of the image.

OVERALL 
Digital Papers:

• I have used three papers from Kristy's new Woodlands Papers digi paper set available at the Imagine That! Digistamp store. Click on the preview below to find the set in the store.

Digital Embellishments: 

• The shape used for matting are basic shapes created in Photoshop Elements.
• The shadows to give certain elements some depth were created with a layer style, from Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.  

Challenges I am hoping to enter... 

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://stampartpapel.com/category/comunidad/ -- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/  -- Always Anything Goes

So, remember to mark you calendars every Friday to head on over to the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog to grab the latest freebie up for grabs.  Don't forget, you can find the Mosquito from September 30th's post HERE. It is a great way to add to your SD digi stamp collection.  Remember, when you use an SD image on a project that you enter into our monthly challenges, you get extra entries!  That is a great incentive to use one of Sandy's images. Why not this one? 

Also, be sure to put on those thinking caps and design a project that fits our theme. If you need some images to help you out you can check out all wonderful ones that are in the Scribbles store. You have two whole weeks left to enter at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog, so I hope to see you there. If you have some time I invite you to go and check out the wonderful inspiration offered up from my colleagues on the DT. We always look forward to seeing what you come up with for each month's theme!

Well that is it for this post.  I'll see you all later.

Until next time,

Card Design: Scribbles Designs Freebie Friday Inspiration...June 10th--Ladybug

Hello.  It is Friday and time for some Freebie Friday inspiration over at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog.  This time around we're offering up a really awesome ladybug (#F121).  You can find the freebie over in my Freebie Friday post by clicking HERE or this image can also be found in the store HERE.

General Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop).  I will print it out and assemble it a later date.

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• #F121 Ladybug:   Love this funky ladybug.  If you click on the name you can find this image in the store.  You can also click HERE to find it in my Freebie Friday post.
• This image was coloured digitally.

 Digital Sentiment Details: 

• The sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

Digital Embellishments: 

• I used a tag shape template for the base of the sentiment. This tag was purchased from Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper. 
• The shape used for matting in behind the image is a basic shape created in Photoshop Elements.
• The shadows to give certain elements some depth were created with a layer style, from Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper. 

Challenges I am hoping to enter... 

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• ttp://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ (2E) -- Always Anything Goes
• http://stampartpapel.com/category/comunidad/ -- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/  -- Always Anything Goes

So, don't forget to mark you calendars every Friday to head on over to the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog to grab the latest freebie up for grabs.  Don't forget, you can find the ladybug from June 10th's post HERE.  It is a great way to add to your SD digi stamp collection.  Remember, when you use an SD image on a project that you enter into our monthly challenges, you get extra entries!  That is a great incentive to use one of Sandy's images.  Why not this one? 

Well that is it for this post.  I'll see you all later.

Until next time,