Sunday, June 25, 2017

Aim High Card

http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/
The new releases are out for this week from Digistamps4joy. I chose to use Aim High for my Design Team inspirational card.

I colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils. I placed the colored image in the Craft Artist 2 program and merged it with various elements.

Check out the shop at Digistamps4joy, for some fabulous designs.
Challenges:
https://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com/2017/06/challenge-181.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.com/2017/06/challenge-198-anything-goes-optional.html
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/challenge-12-anything-goes.html

Monday, June 19, 2017

Artistic Dreamer Card

http://lacysunshine.weebly.com/store/p2148/Artistic_Dreamer.html

Lacy Sunshine is the current sponsor of the challenge at Crafting from the Heart. My choice for the Design Team inspirational card is Artistic Dreamer.

I colored this wonderful image using Copic markers and cut it out leaving a narrow white edge. I embossed light blue card stock using the Cuttlebug Folder #37-1136 Bloom Dots, to make a mat to adhere the cut image to. I placed these on a dark blue mat and adhered the layers to a white base card.

I look forward to seeing your work in the challenge at Crafting from the Heart.
Challenges:
https://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com/2017/06/challenge-181.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.com/2017/06/challenge-198-anything-goes-optional.html
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/challenge-12-anything-goes.html

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Happy Father's Day Card

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It's release day today at Digistamps4joy. I chose A Date With Dad (J1722) for my Design Team inspirational card. It's the perfect card for today, Father's Day!

I colored this image using Copic Markers and placed it in the Craft Artist 2 program. I merged this sweetie with a background (Daytona Beach, Florida home) created by my husband Sandy Brooke.

Check out the shop at Digistamps4joy, there are more cuties waiting for you.
Challenges:
http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2017/06/challenge-12-anything-goes.html
http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/challenge-28.html

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Sea Sunrise Card

http://www.fabrikafantasy.com/store.php#.Vw6jjnqfeis
The new releases for June are now in the Fabrika Fantasy Shop. I chose to make a summer scene with Sea Sunrise.

I used Copic Markers to color this image and placed it in the Craft Artist 2 program. I merged this colored image with a background from the Natural Landscapes Digikit.

Check out the shop at Fabrika Fantasy and find an image, you might use for our current challenge.
Challenges:
http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html
http://craftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/june-challenge.html
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/challenge-11-anything-goes.html

Voice of Sea Card

http://www.fabrikafantasy.com/store.php#.Vw6jjnqfeis
The new releases for June are now in the Fabrika Fantasy Shop. I chose to make a summer scene with Voice of Sea.

I used Copic Markers to color this image and placed it in the Craft Artist 2 program. I merged this colored image with a background created by my husband Sandy Brooke.

Check out the shop at Fabrika Fantasy and find an image, you might use for our current challenge.
Challenges:
http://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html
http://craftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/june-challenge.html
http://morgansartworld.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/challenge-11-anything-goes.html

Monday, June 12, 2017

Beach Club Card

http://maridigisstore2.blogspot.com.br/2015/03/m70-praia-ou-clube.html
http://maridigischallenge.blogspot.com/
A new challenge has just begun at Mari Digis. I chose to use Beach Club M70 for my Design Team inspirational card.

I colored this little cutie with Copic Markers. I used the various design elements cut from the Life is a Beach cartridge from my Cricut Die Cutting Machine and I cut a Center Step card on my Cuttlebug Machine using the Sizzix #659724 die.

I adhered each cut piece to the Center Step Card.

I hope you will join me at the new challenge at Mari Digis.

Challenges:
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2017/06/challenge-43-anything-goes.html
http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2017/06/challenge-37.html
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/challenge-47.html

Monday, June 5, 2017

Happy Birthday Rose Card

http://scrapndipity.com/shop/digital-stamps/holidaysseasons/happy-birthday-rose/
http://scrapndipity.com/shop/
Scrap N Dipity is the current sponsor of the challenge at Crafting From the Heart. I chose to use Happy Birthday Rose for my Design Team inspirational card.

I colored this cutie using Copic markers and cut it out leaving a narrow white edge. I adhered soft pads to the back of the image and popped her on top of a yellow and white dotted mat. I adhered the layered image to a yellow base card.

I look forward to seeing your work in the challenge at Crafting From the Heart.


Thursday, June 1, 2017

Emmy's Hat Card

https://www.etsy.com/listing/465487553/emmys-hat-image-no-41?ref=shop_home_feat_2
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheepSkiDesigns
SheepSki Designs is the current sponsor of the challenge at Creative Lady Birds. I chose to use Emmy's Hat #41 for my Design Team inspirational card.

I colored this lovely lady using Copic markers and cut it out leaving a narrow white edge. I adhered the cut image to floral design paper from the Recollection - Bloc de Papier pad. I added a Flower Power sentiment printed on green card stock. I glued the layers to a white mat and onto a white base card.

I look forward to seeing your work in the challenge at Creative Lady Birds, where anything goes!
Challenges:
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/1st-june-2017-classic-design-team-open.html
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2017/05/challenge-42-anything-goes.html
http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2017/05/challenge-36.html

Spring Chick Card

http://www.fabrikafantasy.com/store.php#.Vw6jjnqfeis
The theme for the latest challenge at Fabrika Fantasy is :For the Men/Boys. I chose "Spring Chick," for my Design Team inspirational card.

I colored this adorable image using Copic Markers and cut it out. I placed soft pads on the back.

I used Sizzix Framelits Step-ups Balloon dies (660024) to cut the printed pattern balloons with my Cuttlebug Machine.

I adhered a light green mat to a white base card and popped the image on top. I glued the 3 balloons in place and drew strings with a Micron pen, attaching the print balloons to the tricycle.

Come and join us in the challenge at Fabriks Fantasy.
Challenges:
http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2017/05/challenge-36.html
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2017/05/challenge-42-anything-goes.html
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2017/05/challenge-119.html

Special Friends Card

http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_36&products_id=1902
http://digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/
The theme for this month's challenge at Digistamps4joy is to add a butterfly. My choice for a stamp to use is Special Friends. I love the old fashion look to them and that they are walking hand in hand.


I colored this image with Copic Markers and placed it in the Craft Artist 2 program. There I merged it with a background (Flagler Beach, Fl.) created by my husband Sandy Brooke.

I am looking forward to seeing what you will put in our challenge this month at Digistamps4joy.
Challenges:
http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/1st-june-2017-classic-design-team-open.html
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2017/05/challenge-42-anything-goes.html
http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2017/05/challenge-36.html
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-45.html
http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/1st-june-2017-perfect-time-to-craft.html