Saturday, July 30, 2016
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Water coloring/ splattering
I had so much fun making this card and the watercolor splotches that you can see above but even more so in the close-up below. I recently took a Craftsy class by Catherine Pooler: Wild Cards, 21 Techniques with Favorite Supplies and it was a great refresher and had some new twists. I had not die cut from a watercolor and embossed the die cut as I did here, and had not tried water splattering before, so thanks Catherine for the motivation!
A few fun challenges:
Creative With Stamps: #4 Splatters
WIW Photo Inspiration Challenge ~ J2016
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Christmas in July: Candy Cane and Crackers
I hope you have been enjoying Christmas in July over at MHKDesigns! Be sure to check back at MHKDesigns on the 30th for the last set!
Candy Cane & Crackers:
A few fun challenges:
ABC Challenge: L is for "Lots of Layers" 7/29
kitty bee designs: #76 Christmas in July 7/31
Sparkles Monthly Challenges Blog: #82 Christmas in July 8/12
Take care,
Thursday, July 21, 2016
MHKDesigns July/August Monthly Challenge
It's time for another monthly challenge at mhkdesigns with the photo or color challenge below or you can use a mhkdesign image for anything goes!
As you can see above I went with the beautiful red/cranberry and gray colors with the Sled Friends digital set. Below is a closeup:
Design team inspiration:
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Under the Sea
It's very hot and humid here in Missouri so it was a good time to play with Gerda Steiners underwater image for this months progressive challenge, is this not the cutest digi set? I had so much fun with it. I took out some previous polished stone papers and used one for my image and one for the background. I used my Koh-i-nor pencils and a glitter pen and that was all it needed. Hope you are keeping cool and enjoying some creative time.
A few fun challenges:
Saturday, July 16, 2016
July Birthdays
Challenges:
Challenges:
Yes, it's time for birthday celebrations at work again this coming week. Here are two of the four cards I made. Not sure I like the crooked layering but thought I would give it a try for something different. The top set is Itty Bitty Boltz by Sparkle and Sprinkle and I added some dots of embossing using my Versa Mark pen to add a little sparkle. The second card I used a sunflower by CraftsStan, it was manufactured in 1996 so has been in my collection so a long time.
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Bright and cheery
Had a wonderful time a the yearly stamping convention in Collinsville, Ill with my mom, Diane, Shirley, Pat, Cheryl, and another Diane. My splurge was Zig markers and this is my first card I made with them. I used Floral Duet stamp set by Amuse Studio's. The flower sequins were from the Morning Star booth at the convention. The Zig markers are so much fun to color with and blend so well! A close-up is below:
A few fun challenges:
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Blooms
I made this card this morning for my sister-in-law and brother-in-laws anniversary. I used Repeat Impressions Vase of Tulips, embossed in gold which I think gives an elegant look, colored with copics, paper pieced the vase with My Minds Eye papers and used that for one of my many die cuts.
A few fun challenges:
WWI June Anything Goes Challenge
Fashionable Stamping Challenge: # 112 Beautiful Blooms 7/9
Sketch Saturday Week #419
Monday, July 4, 2016
Happy Independence Day
Today is doubly special. This is a special set released by MHKDesigns to celebrate Independence Day and it is also my dad's birthday! The card with the flag is my dads birthday card, below is the inside and the second went out to my chemo buddy last Monday. This fabulous digital set can be purchased at: Etsy MHKDesigns.
A few fun challenges
Crafty Calendar Challenge: July- Punches and/or Dies
Creative Loops: Stars and/or Stripes 8/1
The Color Sisters #34 7/15
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Christmas in July: Seasons Greetings
Stitched Season Greeting, Deck The Halls Papers (Red Poinsettia)
Today is the start of Christmas in July over at MHKDesigns! Papers were released yesterday and additional sets will be released July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th by various design team members and some special guest designers so you will want to be sure to check back on MHKDesigns on those dates! I'll be back on the 23rd with a sweet design!
Stitched Seasons Greetings
Deck The Hall Papers
A few fun challenges:
Simply Create Too: #112 Christmas in July 7/8
Open Minded Crafting Challenge: #6 Seasons/Holidays 7/9
The 12 Months of Christmas: #19 Optional Theme Christmas Blooms
Friday, July 1, 2016
Fruit/Drink Image and/or Colors
Hi everyone, its time for another monthly challenge at House of Cards with the fun theme of:
Fruit/Drink Image and/or Colors
I pulled out a die cut for the card below that I have had for some time now and had not used and went with the colors. After my initial yellow base, some lime, green papers and a blue and yellow center I had fun pulling out die cuts and punches and added a Happy Day sentiment so I can use this card for any occasion.
Opened up:
You won't want to miss the lovely creations by our Design Team Coordinator Judy and the talented DT members:
A few fun challenges:
Mrs. A's Butterfly Challenge
Repeat Impressions WIW June Anything Goes Challenge
Donna
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