Stampin' In Alaska

  Happy 34th Anniversary to Art Impressions Stamps!  Bonnie and the AI team have been around a very long time.  Their quality stamps, creative designs and customer service make them stand out in the industry. I celebrated with Art Impressions Anniversary sale and received this adorable Farm Pig free with my order this week.  I couldn't wait to ink and color this sweetie!  The image was stamped onto kraft cardstock and colored with Prismacolor pencils. My one-layer CAS design includes the One Inch Strip and the optional colored cardbase for the current AAA Cards CAS Game .  I would like to share my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge #310 Lions, Tigers, Bears Oh My!   AAA Cards Game #197 One Inch Strip + Colored Cardbase Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes    

  I'm joining the current challenge at Create A Smile with a fun birthday card.  My card features the adorable Nanu clear stamp set and Splotch stencil from Create A Smile. The adorable moose image was stamped onto water color paper and colored with Tombow markers.  Several Hero Art inks were used with the stencil.  The panel was layered onto Stampin' Up! Pacific Point cardstock and an SU scallop border punch finished the edge.  The birthday sentiment is from Gerda Steiner. I would like to share my card with the following: Create A Smile Challenge:  August sketch Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes     Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes   Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Spritz and Splatter    

  I'm joining Mo's Summer Fun challenge with a favorite summer past time - Fishing!  I have several fishermen in my family and I love Mo's Fishing image. The image was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White card stock and colored with Copic Markers.   I masked and sponged the cloudy background with distress inks.  A waves stencil from MFT was used for the water. I couldn't resist adding the fish image from Art Impressions.  Don't you love his expression?!  I finished with a birthday sentiment from AI and button embellishments from my stash. I would like to share my card with the following: Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge:  #306 Mo's Summer Fun Art Impressions Challenge: #310 Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Colour Crazy Craft Challenge:  Week 34 Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes     Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes     

  I'm playing along with the August Mix it Up Challenge at SugarPea Designs.  My card features the adorable Hey Fall set and Birch Forest Cut Away.   The images were stamped onto water color paper and colored with Tombow markers.  Designer papers are from SugarPea Happy Camper paper pad.  A few enamel dots and sentiment finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge #82 Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes   Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week 34 Anything Goes Gem of a Challenge:  #17 Anything Goes   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes    

  I'm playing along with the current sketch and slimline challenges at My Favorite Things.  I pulled out Birdie Brown's Sweater Weather in the Woods set for a Fall themed slimline design. The fun critters were stamped onto water color paper and colored with Tombow markers.  The card base was masked and inked with several distress inks for the cloudy sky.  I layered the MFT Farm Fence die and Sugar Pea birch die to complete the scene. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch #555 My Favorite Things Slimline Challenge Feeling Fall Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add A Sentiment   Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes   Crafts Galore Encore Challenge:  #90 August Anything Goes     

  I'm playing along with the new Di's Digi Challenge - Pick 2 or more (ribbon, bling, pearls, die cut(s)/punch, flowers, button, lace).  My card features the adorable Poorly Pals digital image. The image was colored with Copic Markers.  I've included several die cuts and rhinestone bling for my "Pick 2".  A Get Well sentiment from MFT completes the card. I would like to share my card with the following: Di's Digi Designs - Pick 2 or more Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #281 Anything Goes + Sentiment Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add A Sentiment   Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes   Crafts Galore Encore Challenge:  #90 August Anything Goes   

  I'm joining the current challenge at Beccy's Place with a Get Well card featuring the August Peony freebie image.  I've also taken the optional Flip-A-Coin Challenge this month and included embossing. I love how quickly this came together with the pre-colored image.  Several scraps from American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan pad were layered onto an embossed panel using the Paper Studio.  A few Hero Arts gems finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: Beccy's Place Digital Challenge August Flip-A-Coin Challenge  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add A Sentiment Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Dry Embossing Crafts Galore Encore Challenge:  #90 August Anything Goes  Path of Positivity Challenge:  #93 Anything Goes Optional Twist Enjoy Nature

  I'm joining the August challenge at Gerda Steiner Designs with this sweet Umbrella Mouse digital stamp.  The image was colored with Copic markers and highlighted with charcoal pencil.  A scalloped circle die was used as a mask to sponge the cloudy sky.   The Scripture is a freebie from Word Art Wednesday .  Karen Murray generously creates and provides a free Scripture each week.  Stop by for a visit... I'm sure you will receive a blessing. I layered the image onto a gelli print which was dry embossed then inked.  It's not my typical style, but I loved how it made the cute mouse pop! I would like to share my card with the following: Gerda Steiner Share Your Designs Challenge August 2021 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add A Sentiment Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #281 Anything Goes + Sentiment Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Dry Embossing   Colour Crazy Craft Challenge:  Week #33 ...

  I'm playing along with this week's House Mouse and Friends Challenge with House Mouse Designs Special Delivery stamp.  The image was colored and blended with Tombow markers.  Stickles were added to the raindrops and distress ink clouds were masked for the background. I would like to share my card with the following: HMFMC #347 Aug 16th Anything Goes Option Water Play Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add A Sentiment Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #281 Anything Goes + Sentiment Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes    

  This month Hero Arts is hosting a challenge of rainbows.  I pulled out the May 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit and made a fun rainbow background.  The image was stamped repeatedly then colored with Tombow markers.  I added Stickles for a touch of dimension and sparkle.  I finished with a coordinating sentiment from the kit and a couple of enamel dots. I would like to share my card with the following: Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge #26 - Rainbow  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add A Sentiment Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #281 Anything Goes + Sentiment Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes  

  Welcome to a new bi-weekly challenge at Word Art Wednesday .  This week our challenge sponsor is The Project Bin .  My tag features a fun stamp set & die from The Project Bin called Wild Thing .   I started with a Gelli Print background then printed this week's Scripture word art onto the print.  The motorcycle was stamped and colored with Tombow markers then die cut.  I finished with black wax twine and a couple of metal gear embellishments. As always, you are welcome to save the word art to your computers; but you are  never required to use it  in order to play along in our challenges or to win.   We welcome you to share your all you r art with us; remembering that Anything Goes as long as it's family-friendly, and uses an encouraging or uplifting sentiment. I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add A Sentiment Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #281 Anything Goes + Sentiment Challe...

  I'm joining the current Art Impressions Challenge with a fun cloudy birthday scene.  My card features this fun couple from Enjoy the Ride set .  The expressions on their faces are priceless!  Of course, I can relate with the passenger sipping her coffee and relaxing! My cloudy sky was created with a die cut template and distress inks. The image was colored with Copic Markers and fussy cut then layered over a fence and grass die from Sweet 'n Sassy. I would like to share my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge - #312 Cloudy with a Chance... Word Art Wednesday:  Week #503 - #504 Anything Goes   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Funny/Punny   Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week 33 Anything Goes    

  I'm joining the current challenge at Create A Smile with a fun summer card.  My card features the adorable Pig Out set and Bubble Rays stencil . I started by inking the stencil with several distress inks.  The pig image was colored with Copic markers, fussy cut and adhered with an action wobble.  I finished the card with a fun sentiment from the set. I would like to share my card with the following: Create A Smile Moodboard Challenge Word Art Wednesday:  Week #503 - #504 Anything Goes   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Funny/Punny   Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week 33 Anything Goes  

  I'm joining the current challenge at Di's Digi Stamps with the Love Swing digi and anniversary sentiment. The image was colored with Copic Markers.  I decided to create a gate fold card with an Anniversary sentiment. I would like to share my card with the following: Di's Digi Design Challenge - Include a Sentiment Word Art Wednesday:  Week #503 - #504 Anything Goes  

  I'm posting my final entry for the MFT Camp Create Week of Challenges with Day 1 - Spectacular Shakers .  My rocking shaker card features the adorable Birdie Brown Mermazing set. I started by die cutting a large circle from Stampin' Up! Night of Navy cardstock.  Designer paper is from Fancy Pants Designs Down by the Shore.  The mini shaker was layered onto the rocking base, then various images were layered for the scene.  All images were colored with Copic Markers. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Camp Create Day 1:  Spectacular Shakers

  I'm sharing my watercolor project for Day 2 of the MFT Camp Create - Wonderful Watercolor .  My card features the adorable Best Fins set. I started by stamping the images onto watercolor paper and water coloring with Tombow markers.   I also used a water color technique on the card panel base by splattering diluted distress inks with my brush. Designer paper is from MFT Positively Peppy paper pad.  Googly eyes and sequins complete the card. This card will be added to a group of children's cards going to the Christ Brings Hope Ministry for those diagnosed with cancer. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Camp Create Day 2:  Wonderful Watercolor Word Art Wednesday:  Week #503 - #504 Anything Goes Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #691 Anything Goes     

  I'm joining Day 3 of Camp Create with an emboss resist background featuring the MFT Radiating Rays stencil and The Whole Herd stamp set. I started by using versafine with the stencil and heat embossing white powder.  I used my Gelli Arts plate for the ink resist with several Tim Holtz distress inks. Of course, I finished the card with a small herd of cows, a fun birthday sentiment and a few enamel dots. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Camp Create Day 3:  Emboss Resist Word Art Wednesday:  Week #503 - #504 Anything Goes Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #691 Anything Goes Challenge 8 - Anything Goes at WL2C Mixed Media craft challenge      

  Welcome to a new challenge at Colour Crazy Craft blog.  My card features BBQ Apron , from this week's sponsor Scribbles Designs . The digital image was colored with alcohol markers and Prismacolor pencils. Such a fun image for summer projects! The digital image was fussy cut and layered onto designer papers from BoBunny Anthem Collection paper pad.  Coordinating brads were added for texture.  A fun digital sentiment from my stash finishes my card. I hope you get a chance to join the challenge.  It's always Anything Goes, but you must include coloring.  Easy Peasy! I'm sharing my card with the following: Colour Crazy Craft Blog : Week 31 Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday:  Week #503 - #504 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Summertime Blues Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #691 Anything Goes      

  I guess I'm working "backwards" through the Camp Create challenges!  Today is Day 4:  Background Bonanza.  My card features the adorable new Best Catch Ever set. The background was created with my Gelli Arts plate and distress inks.  After I applied several blue distress inks I used my roller then spritzed with water.  The panel was trimmed down to 2.25 then stamped with seaweed and smaller fish from the set.  The whale was fussy cut and colored with alcohol markers. A thin glitter strip and sentiment from the same set finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Camp Create Day 4: Background Bonanza  Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #691 Anything Goes   Challenge 8 - Anything Goes at WL2C Mixed Media craft challenge  

  My Favorite Things hosted Camp Create this week.  I'm joining Day 5 with a mini slimline design featuring retired Cute Cameras die-namics.  The sentiment is from MFT Little Shutterbug PI. I finished the inside simply with a birthday sentiment and the cute Shutterbug PI image. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Camp Create Day 5 - Delightful Dies Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #691 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Birthday Celebration