Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #134...For the Girls--Use a Feminine Image

Hey folks! I'm here today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #134, the theme is For the Girls--Use a Feminine Image. With Mother's Day coming up it's the perfect time to create a card with a feminine image. Additionally, there is always a need for birthday cards, thank you cards, friendship or thinking of you cards for the many ladies in your life!

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:

• Angel With Roses: Such a lovely image. You can find it in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the name or watermark linked below.
•  This image has been coloured digitally using Rebelle and the background has been paper pieced. Credits include:
• The 'wallpaper' is paper pieced with a paper from the On Angel's Wings kit designed by Jen Reed, available at {Computer} Scrapbook.com. 
• The 'floor' is created using a wooden shelf from FW Studio

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The sentiment on the inside was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. You can purchase it in the Mother My Angel Word Set available HERE. 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. This sentiment has been recoloured to suit the purposes of this project.

OVERALL
Digital Paper Products:

• The majority of the papers used are from the Romantic Roses kit (designer unknown). The paper used for the background on the inside is from the On Angel's Wings kit designed by Jen Reed. Both of these kits are available at {Computer} Scrapbook.com.

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

You have until June 1st to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is For the Girls and you must use a Feminine Image. I really hope that you will be able to join us. You can enter twice per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted for each challenge (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules). In addition to all the typical criterion, 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!  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!

Well guys, that is it for this one. Hopefully I will see you all very soon. I miss you guys!

Until next time,

Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #122... Flowers or Mother's Day ONLY

Hey folks!  I'm here today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.  This time around for Challenge #122, the theme is  Flowers or Mother's Day ONLY!  With spring finally emerging in North America and Mother's Day this coming weekend there are lots of ideas to work with!

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

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Tulips in Vase:  Another beautiful floral image from Pattie.  You can find the image in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the name or watermark linked below.
• This image has been coloured with a combination of hand colouring, paper piecing, the use of a pattern and the use of a layer style.
• 'wallpaper' paper pieced with a paper from my Mommy Dearest set (preview below).
• Credit for water pattern:  Webtreats 
• 'wood table' paper pieced with a texture from HEJBRUSH
• I've added a layer style to the vase to make it appear more glass-like.  Layer style purchased from Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Digital Sentiment Details:

• This sentiment is courtesy of Scrap-a-licious Times.  It is a bit difficult to read but it says, "If mothers were flowers, I'd pick you."  I thought that was perfect given the theme of my card.

Embellishments: 

• The half-pearls are Crafts brand and were purchased at Dollarama.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• The sentiment on the top 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.
• 'Momma' is from the Word Art portion of the Mommy Dearest kit.  I just added 'Happy Mother's Day' to it for the purposes of this card.

Digital Image Details: 

• Handcut Heart (Free): I love these heart cut outs from Scribbles Designs.  Please click on the name to find this image in the SD store and it is available for FREE!
• These images have been paper pieced with papers from my Heartland Mini Set available for purchase HERE.  I just tweaked the colours a bit on the pink and green one to match my card better.

OVERALL
Digital Embellishments: 

• The shapes used for matting in behind the image and sentiment are basic shapes created in Photoshop Elements.
• The shadows to give each element some depth were created with a layer style, are also from Sheila Reid. 

Paper Products: 

• Card, image & sentiment bases:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products: 

• The paper used as a base on the front and inside, is from my Mommy Dearest:  Patterned Papers Kit.  I've also used one of the patterned papers for an accent piece on the front.

• I've used one of the textured papers for an additional accent piece on the front.

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au (3E) *handmade* -- Anything Goes
• http://stampartpapel.com/category/comunidad/ -- Anything Goes
• http://cardz4galz.blogspot.ca/ -- Springtime
• http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Paper Piecing (the paper used as wallpaper and the texture used for my table top have been paper pieced)

You have until June 2nd to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done.  Remember the theme is Flowers or Mother's Day ONLY!  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: Imagine That...Koalas

Good evening all!  It is high time that I show you my first Imagine That! Digis by Kris project for May.  It has been completed for over a week but I haven't had time to create a post until now!  As my spaghetti sauce simmered I got this post started and then after supper finished it.  Every minute counts these days!

Before I get started, I have some important information about the store to share with you.  Kris has found a way to to sell everything from the same platform.  So regardless of whether you live in the European Union or not, after some serious revamping, the sets can now be found in the same location.  

Okay...so now on to my card and the details.  Check it out...

General Info:

• I created this card for my mom for Mother's Day.  In Canada, the US and 84 other countries, Mother's Day was celebrated last Sunday (May 10th). However, did you know that Mother's Day is celebrated this year in one country or another, every single month of the year except for September?  So, it is always a great time to share your special cards honouring mothers.
• Unfortunately, I just don't seem to be happy with how this card turned out.  The lace is too close to the colour of the background and I feel like it is missing something but when I tried to add different embellishments, it just looked lopsided.  At least my momma still liked it which is all that counts in the end.

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Koalas: This set is just so sweet and versatile too.  All Kris' sets are very versatile.  As a consumer, that is one feature I really value!  As usual, I've chosen to work with the coloured version for this project.  I added faux stitching with a pen around the edges before fussy cutting the image out.  Please click on the watermark below to find the set in the store.  

Cricut Cartridge:

• The shape used on front and its background is available on the Paper Lace II cartridge.

Digital Sentiment Details:

• This great circle sentiment is from Netty's Cards.  You can find it and more fabulous freebies by clicking HERE and clicking on the freebies tab at the top of the page.  If you grab any of them, be sure to leave Netty some love.

Embellishments:

• The lace is Crafts brand and was purchased at Dollarama. 

 
INSIDE

Digital Sentiment:

• This fabulous sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  I picked it up as a freebie.  Check out Paulette's wonderful blog by clicking HERE or click HERE to go to the store.

OVERALL
Paper Products: 

• Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Pink Buttons Collection.
• Designer Paper: Floral paper on the inside is from K & C Company Designer Paper--Best of...florals collection. 

Challenges I am hoping to enter... 

• http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Anything Goes (1st entry)
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes 
• http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.ca/ (2E) --Anything Goes
• http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.ca/ -- Ribbon or Twine
• Avenue 613 -- Anything Goes with optional twist 
• http://papersweeties.com/blog/paper-sweeties-inspiration-challenge-31-celebrate-mom/ (UL) -- Celebrate Mum I was inspired by the pink and grey and lacy feel of some of the stuff on the table)
• http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Feminine
• http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Cute Animals

Don't Forget to Check out the IT Challenges...

Don't forget that there are two different ways you can link up over on the Imagine That blog.

Click on the image on the left for the current Stamp of the Month Challenge! Their are still two weeks left so you have lots of time to enter.

  

Click on the right image for the current use ANY IT! digi challenge!  This challenge is now simply a link up for any creation made with an IT image.  A draw will be made after every 10 submissions.

Well folks, that is it for today.  If you frequent the IT blog, you'll actually see parts of this post over there as the DT are now posting there too. 

Stay tuned for more Imagine That! Digis by Kris creations coming your way soon. along with all my regular features and design team posts. 

Until next time,

Card Design: Two Challenges -- One Card

This month I've decided to create a card using the stamp that I got in the Imagine That progressive challenge to create the front of my card and then take a freebie I got from MelJen's to create the inside of my card.

First up for the FRONT OF THE CARD--Imagine That...Progressive Challenge for May

Can you believe it?! It is only the middle of the month and I am actually ready to upload my creation for the Imagine That Progressive Challenge.  Of course since I was using the image to make my momma her Mother's Day card, I guess it is only fitting I have it done already.

I am so lucky that I am part of this wonderful progressive challenge.  Kris is an amazing designer and I just love getting a chance to earn her fabulous new sets each month by linking up. 

This month the set that everyone who is part of the progressive challenge gets to play with, is the sweet "Girl with MOM Banner".

So cute, right?!  As always, you get the option of working with whichever version of the image you'd like to.  There are some great sentiments in the set to work with as well.  

 
Here are my card and details, I hope I haven't forgotten anything... 

General Comments: 

• I wanted to design my card so that I could incorporate the bookmark I created for my momma (click HERE to check that post out) right into the card layout.  I think it turned out rather well.

 

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Girl with MOM Banner:  If you don't have it, this set is available in the store for purchase at a discount for the remainder of May. Click on the image name or the watermark above to head to its location in the store.
• This time I used a combination of digital colouring, digital paper piecing, and hand colouring with Copic markers.
• Digital Credits include:
• Cloud pattern:  Webtreats, etc. 
• Grass: one of the default brushes in Photoshop Elements 12
• Hat, dress, socks and shoes were paper pieced with digital papers from the Thursday Break kit created by Correen Silke available at {Computer}Scrapbook.com.
• All other elements of the image were coloured with Copics.

Embellishments:

• Pink lace ribbon and flowers were purchased at Dollarama. 

Now for the INSIDE OF THE CARD with MelJen's Designs...

I really am such an uber fan of Melissa Jenkins.  Her images are just so stinkin' adorable.  They are also very distinctive.  Any time I see a card with one of her images, I know right away that Melissa designed it.  Unfortunately, I don't get to create very often using her images but whenever I can I will try to slip one into my card.  Currently the MelJen's blog has a Mom challenge going on so it was the perfect time to add one of her images to my card. The image I chose worked well with the overall card.

 
INSIDE

Digital Image Details: 

• This image is called Dandylion Mouse, and is available for purchase over at Meljen's Designs.  Click HERE or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store. I picked it up during a weekend freebie event, a little while back.

• The image was coloured in with Copic markers and then I used some blue chalk to give the illusion of swirling air.  Here is a close up of the little cutie pie.

Digital Sentiment Details:  

• One available in Girl with MOM Banner set from Imagine That.  Details for this set listed in the above section.
  

OVERALL
Paper Products: 

• Card base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Soda Pop collection.
• The striped paper on the front and inside is a digital paper from the same kit I used to do my paper piecing (details above).

Digital Embellishments:

• The matting in behind the image on the front and the frame on the inside were adapted using a layer style from The Scrappin' Cop.

Challenges: 

• http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.ca/2014/05/may-progressive-challenge-mom.html -- progressive stamp of the month challenge
• http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2014/05/challenge-209-mom.html -- Mom

Others I might get it into... 

• http://craftitudechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes or as Easy as 1-2-3
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ Anything Goes
• more may be added...

Thanks for popping by everyone! I am EXTREMELY late getting supper prepared but I only had a few hours left to get my card into the Meljen's challenge, so the hubs has to suffer once again.  Maybe one of these days he won't have to suffer so much for my art.

Until next time,