Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #167…Love, Love, Love

Hello there folks! I'm popping in today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #167, the theme is Love, Love, Love. With Valentine's Day coming up this is the perfect time to tell someone special in your life just how much you adore them!


General Project 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:

• Pattieboops Lamb is available for sale in Pattie's Etsy shop. You can find it by clicking on the image name. This image has been coloured digitally. Credits include:
• Wool texture is paper pieced from an image from Textures4Photoshop
• Room background is courtesy of FW Studio

Digital Embellishments:

• The hearts, used as accents on the front as well as paper pieced in the foot patch, are from Point and Poem. They were obtained in a limited time bundle from Design Cuts.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• The sentiments used on the inside is #0100 Wool Valentine sentiment. It was created by Sandy from Scribbles Designs. Click on the name to find it in the store for just $1.00!

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• The paper used for the background on the front and inside is from Imagine That Digistamp. It is available in the Spring Fields Patterned Paper pack. Kristy has recently moved her store to a blog format and I was unable to find any of her paper sets. If you are interested, be sure to use the contact form at the bottom of the page and ask about it.

Digital Embellishment Details:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and accents (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 December 5th to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is Love, Love, Love. 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. Have a wonderful February and I'll see you again soon.

Until next time,

The 12 Days of Christmas Quest: Day Twelve

Well folks, the final day of Christmas is here! I really hope that you have enjoyed the quest during these last 12 days. Thanks to those of you who decided to play along this year! I plan to start sending out the papers to all the people who played this year, some time in the next week. Your patience, as always, is appreciated. And of course you still have a full week to get your TASKS completed and added so there is still lots of time to play.

If you missed day one click HERE to start from the beginning and read all the details.

Day two: click HERE 

Day three: click HERE 

Day four: click HERE

Day five: click HERE

Day six: click HERE

Day seven: click HERE

Day eight: click HERE

Day nine: click HERE

Day ten: click HERE

 Day eleven: click HERE

As a quick refresher, each day during the 12 Days of Christmas (Dec. 25th to Jan. 5th), you'll have been given a task to follow. Each day during the last 12 days, I've been asking you questions to find out a little bit more about you as a designer. I have given you the option of leaving your daily answer in a comment on the post for each respective day. If you follow the instructions for each day, you'll earn a free digital paper.

Since this is a busy time of year for most people, you will have plenty of time to complete the quest. While the quest officially ends today with the 12th paper, you still have until January 12th, 2020, to submit the answers for ALL the TASKS. You will qualify to receive paper(s) for whichever day(s) you participate.

Here is the final paper up for grabs in this year's quest...

This paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Architekt_AT (via Creative Fabrica), Poppymoon Design (via The Hungry JPEG), FEINGOLD Design Agency (via Deal Jumbo) and Type and Graphics Lab (via Design Cuts). In the zip folder that will be emailed should you successfully complete the quest, you will find a copy of the paper, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.

Play along each of the 12 days and you'll earn yourself the full set! So, how about we get started with today's clue!!!

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
it is time to earn your very last one.
I hope that the quest was worth it,
and if nothing else, you've had a little fun!!!

Task:
Today's task is a bit different. Today I want you to tell me the name of your THREE FAVOURITE DIGI PAPERS FROM THOSE PRESENTED DURING THE QUEST. You can click the links above to see each of the different papers offered if you need to refresh yourself as to what they look like. 

So I'm obviously a bit biased on this one since I made them and they are ALL my babies! 😉 However if I have to choose, I will say that my favourite paper from this year is the Wintry Houses one I'm offering today. It is also the paper that is the most intricate and took me the longest to create--close to 3 and 1/2 hrs! It is now after 10 p.m. and my poor hubby is still waiting for supper due to how long it took! For the other two I'll say Rudolph Tangled in Lights from Day 8 and yesterday's Snowman paper. I found some fun images in my collection this year and hope that you all like what I've come up with!

When you come up with a response for today's task letting me know your THREE FAVOURITE DIGI PAPERS FROM THIS YEAR'S QUEST, simply leave your choices in a comment on THIS POST. Now for many of you, especially those who have played in previous years, the odds are that I should have your e-mail address in order to send out the free paper you earn. If you are new to the quest or are not sure whether I might have your email address, please be sure to also leave your email address in your comment. If you would prefer to keep your address private, then check out the bottom paragraph from Day 1 for how to send it to me.

Thank you again to those individuals who joined in the quest these past twelve days. Please be sure to follow me so you don't miss any future freebies! You never know when the next one will be offered!

Cheers and best wishes for the year ahead!

The 12 Days of Christmas Quest: Day Three

It is the third day of Christmas and it is time to continue the quest. If you missed day one click HERE to start from the beginning and read all the details. Then for day two, click HERE.

As a quick refresher, each day during the 12 Days of Christmas (Dec. 25th to Jan. 5th), you're going to be given a task to follow. Each day over the next 12 days, I'll be asking you questions to find out a little bit more about you as a designer. You will be able to leave your daily answer in a comment on the post for each respective day. If you follow the instructions for each day, you'll earn a free digital paper.

Since this is a busy time of year for most people, you will have plenty of time to complete the quest. It is completely up to you as to when you submit your answers (daily, all at once at the end, or otherwise). AS LONG AS ALL your TASKS are submitted, no later than January 12th, 2020, then you will qualify to receive the paper(s) for whichever day(s) you participate.

Here is the paper up for grabs today...

 

This paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Poppymoon Design (via The Hungry JPEG) and Type and Graphics Lab (via Design Cuts). In the zip folder that will be emailed should you successfully complete the quest, you will find a copy of the paper, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.
Play along each of the 12 days and you'll earn yourself the full set! So, how about we get started with today's clue!!!

 

On the third day of Christmas,
it is time to earn paper number three.
If you care to share some more with me,
you'll earn another paper for free!!!

Task:
What are YOUR THREE FAVOURITE TOOLS for making cards?

For myself, while I don't get to use tools very often because I just don't have the time, if I could use them more often, there are three that I would definitely break out and use. The first one would be my Cricket Electronic Cutter. It is a very basic machine but you can get some fun shapes out of it to add to cards and some simple card shapes as well. My second would be my Big Shot Embosser that someone gave to me as a gift since I love texture on cards. Finally, I guess it would be the envelope maker that my hubby got me. It is perfect for those odd shaped envelopes that I need every so often.

When you come up with a response for today's task, simply leave the list of YOUR THREE FAVOURITE TOOLS in a comment on THIS POST. Now for many of you, especially those who have played in previous years, the odds are that I should have your e-mail address in order to send out the free paper you earn. If you are new to the quest or are not sure whether I might have your email address, please be sure to also leave your email address in your comment. If you would prefer to keep your address private, then check out the bottom paragraph from Day 1 for how to send it to me.

Hope this third day after Christmas finds you still thinking merry thoughts! See you all tomorrow for day number four!!!

Cheers!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you have (or have had, depending on your location in the world) a wonderful day with family and/or friends.

It is my firm belief that everyone should get at least one present on this day. So here is my Christmas gift to you...

 

This digital paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels, in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Design TNT (via Inky Deals) and Studio Denmark (via Design Cuts). To grab it, click the download button to be taken to a download location. In the zip folder you will find a copy of the paper, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.

Stay tuned as later this evening I have something special planned. I am going to do my best to bring you the sixth annual edition of The 12 Days of Christmas. Each day for 12 days, you can earn a free holiday themed digi paper by doing a simple task. So, I'll see you all again soon!

Happy holidays all!

Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #129...Anything Goes Christmas or Winter

Hello to you all! I'm here today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #129, the theme is Anything Goes Christmas or Winter. Can you believe that we've just one month left in this year?!  Another year that has seemingly zipped by. As we get ready for the holidays, now is the perfect time to get any last minute Christmas cards or other winter type cards created.

Here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important 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:

• Pattieboops Holiday Bear: A rather adorable image perfect for my hubby's Christmas card. You can find it in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the image name or watermark linked below.

• Coloured digitally. Credits include:
• Bear is paper pieced with a fur texture from My Free Textures
• Wooden shelf background is from FW Studio
• I have used four different layer styles (hat, ribbon) from HG Designs
• The background in behind the image is a digi paper from the Christmas Confections kit created by Correen Silke available at {Computer}Scrapbook.com. It has been recoloured to suit the purposes of this card.
• The little heart patch on the paw is from Point and Poem. It was obtained in a limited time bundle from Design Cuts.

Digital Embellishments:

• The beads are from the Christmas Confections kit mentioned above and the brads are from the Tis the Season kit created by Jeanine Baechtold, also available at {Computer}Scrapbook.com.

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The sentiment was created by Kristy from Imagine That! Digistamp. It is included in the Beary Merry Christmas kit and you can find it in the store by clicking HERE.

 

INSIDE

Digital Image Details:

• Christmas Lights: This string of lights was the perfect set up for the sentiment. It can also be found in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the name or watermark linked below. 
• The 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.

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• I have used one of my digi papers for the background on the front and inside from the kit called "The 12 Days of Christmas 2014".

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 hoping to enter..

• http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Christmas Goes
• 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
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Christmas 
• http://thepapershelter.blogspot.ca/ -- A Christmas Card
• http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes with the Option of a Christmas Paper

You have until January 5th to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is Anything Goes Christmas or Winter. I really hope that you will be able to join us. Don't forget that along with all the typical rules that apply to the majority of challenges out there (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules), you MUST USE A DIGITAL OR STAMPED IMAGE to qualify for the drawing (unless stated otherwise). We would absolutely love to see you use a Pattie's Creations (PC) image on your card, but you are allowed to use other images. If you do use a PC image, you will gain an extra entry in the draw and will have a better chance to WIN! You can enter twice per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted for each challenge. Easy Peasy right!

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!

Until next time,

Card Design: From the Heart Stamps May Challenge

Hello everyone!  I'm back today to post for the From the Heart Stamps (FTHS) progressive stamp of the month challenge and just in the nick of time!
 
In order to enter the FTHS progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge.  Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge.  Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself.  While you are there, have a look around.  They have some really awesome images.

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:

• The image on the front, Hamlet PigWit™ In the Planter, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click on the title or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store.
• If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you'll receive the image for free.  To find the special code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.
• This image was coloured digitally and with paper piecing.   Credits include:

• Sky/Background Clouds (patterns):   Webtreats
• The wood used for the vertical planks:  GraphicBurger
• The wood used for the horizontal planks:  Free Goodies for Designers
• I just grabbed some images on line to use for the pig's texture.

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 have used a tag shape template for the base of my sentiment.  This template was purchased from Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.
• The pearls are from Janet Scott, also with Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• One I created to sort of match the front sentiment.

Digital Embellishments:

• I have used a flower that was purchased as part of a limited time bundle from Design Cuts.  The original artist is Lisa Glanz.

OVERALL 
Digital Paper Products:

• I used a digital paper overlay created by Paulette from Create with TLC (links above).  It was coloured to match the colours in my project.

Digital Embellishments: 

• I have used basic shapes created in Photoshop Elements for matting in behind the image on the front and sentiment on the 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 entering: 

• From the Heart Stamps -- progressive stamp of the month challenge

Other challenges I hope to enter...

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• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://stampartpapel.com/category/comunidad/ -- Anything Goes
• http://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ (2E)-- Always Anything Goes

 

Well guys, that is it for this one. I've got lots going on behind the scenes and a new freebie and sponsorship tomorrow.  I hope to see you all again then!

Until next time,