Quick and Simple Crayons

This card was pretty much inspired by the Freebie on The Paper Makeup Stamps Blog this week. They celebrate WordArt Wednesdays and share a free digi item. Hop on over to download your copy here. I’m kind of a quote freak (I have an Excel file with hundreds saved and categorized by theme) but this was new to me. I love it! (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ CPS Card Sketches #139 This sketch is perfect for a quick and simple card.

Inspiration Digital Verse PaperTake Weekly Challenge ~ Spots n’ Stripes 365 Cards Day 241 ~ Put it to the List (create a list on your card instead of the sentiment) 365 Cards Day 138 ~ She Said, and I Quote (include a quote) My Creation

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I added ‘highlights’ to part of the quote to further emphasize the crayon theme.

INS AND OUTS ~ Quick and Simple Crayons Challenges: CPS Card Sketches #139 PaperTake Weekly Challenge ~ Spots n’ Stripes 365 Cards Day 241 ~ Put it to the List 365 Cards Day 138 ~ She Said, and I Quote Stamps: None, Digi Verse Paper: DCWV (Summer Fun Stack), Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (BV02, B41, G21, Y15, YR65) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Misc Rickrack Ribbon

Party Sheep for Jenna

Sparkle and glitz are my favorite way to dress up a card. My niece will be 17 next week and I’m struggling between cards that are too little girl or serious adult. Unless I find my mojo this weekend, this will be what she receives. It’s fun, sparkly AND in her school colors. There were lots of great challenges to keep me rolling. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Weekly Challenge #25

I’m ALWAYS inspired by Priscilla’s sketches.

Color Inspiration 365 Cards Day 136 ~ What is Black, White & Red All Over? Inspiration Lots of glitter and sparkle from the paper, gems, spicas and stickles. Elzybells Challenge #30 ~ Glitter, Sparkle, Shine Simon Says Challenge ~ All the Sparkles 2RedBananas Recipe Challenge ~ Square, Red, 3 buttons

365 Cards Day 30 ~ Don’t Bug Me, I’m Scrapping (Use a ladybug for inspiration) 3 Clovers Challenge #37 ~ Card for a Teen Teen cards are as tricky as masculine cards for me! 365 Cards Day 142 ~ Movie Monday: Twilight (I kept with the black, red and white color scheme) 365 Cards Day 230 ~ Shape Up: Semi Circle (half circle) I know they are kind of small, but I have 2 semi circles matting the image and just look at all of them along the scalloped edge! My Creation Image Detail

I used my Spicas and Stickles to add some sparkle to the image.

INS AND OUTS ~ Party Sheep for Jenna Challenges: Midnight Madness Weekly Sketch Challenge #25 365 Cards Day 136 ~ What is Black, White & Red All Over? Elzybells Challenge #30 ~ Glitter, Sparkle, Shine Simon Says Challenge ~ All the Sparkles 2RedBananas Recipe Challenge ~ Square, Red, 3 buttons 3 Clovers Challenge #37 ~ Teenager Card

365 Cards Day 30 ~ Don’t Bug Me, I’m Scrapping 365 Cards Day 142 ~ Movie Monday:Twilight. 365 Cards Day 230 ~ Shape Up: Semi Circle (half circle) Stamps: Sheep Celebrations 2 (Elzybells) Paper: DCWV (LaCreme, Glitter, and Shimmer Stacks), Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E50; R11; W1), Spicas (Red, Silver, Black), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Misc Buttons, Gems and Rickrack Ribbon, Stamping Up Grosgrain Ribbon, Kaiser Black Droplets, Prisma Gem Sticker, Stickles (Xmas Red, Black Diamond)

House Mouse Holey Fishbowl

In my brain this seemed like a really cool way to interpret the Aperture Challenge at House Mouse & Friends, but I’m not sure it translated to reality as cool. An aperture is a hole or opening in the front of your card. I piled on a few other challenges as well to make it even trickier. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Stamps & Smiles Challenge #37

Color Inspiration TCP Tuesday 82 ~ Color Challenge

365 Cards Day 185 ~ Feeling Blue (3 shades of blue on card) My fish are 2 shades of blue, the food tin is blue, and the water is blue. Inspiration House Mouse #55 ~ Aperture Belli Challenge #77 ~ Raffia or Twine 365 Cards Day 238 ~ Fine Twine (use twine on card) 365 Cards Day 135 ~ On the Outside Looking In (create a window on your card using some see-through material)

365 Cards Day 32 ~ Imagine This: Water My Creation Image Detail

Inside

I added glaze to the ‘water’ portion of the fish bowl for dimension.

INS AND OUTS ~ House Mouse Holey Fishbowl Challenges: Stamps & Smiles Challenge #37 TCP Tuesday 82 ~ Color Challenge: Sky blue, teal, black 365 Cards Day 185 ~ Feeling Blue (3 shades of blue on card) House Mouse #55 ~ Aperture Belli Challenge #77 ~ Raffia or Twine 365 Cards Day 238 ~ Fine Twine (use twine on card) 365 Cards Day 135 ~ On the Outside Looking In

365 Cards Day 32 ~ Imagine This: Water

Stamps: House Mouse – Something’s Fishy (Stampendous), Everyday Classics (PaperTrey Inc). Paper: DCWV (Black, Scalloped Card Base, Indian Summer Glitter Stack), Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (BG10, 18; B41; C1, 3, 5; E31, 50, 55; R11; 100), Spicas (Black, Gold, Turquoise, Silver), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials)

Accessories: Twine, Diamond Glaze

Bleached Out Witch

I don't often play with different techniques, so it was a stretch for me to break out the bleach. Not sure why I was inspired, but I did. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 183 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

I rotated the sketch for my card.

Inspiration

365 Cards Day 39 ~ Wacky Color Wednesday (Purple, orange and green) 365 Cards Day 202 ~ Once Upon a Time (take inspiration from a fairy tale) I went for more of the dark side of my favorite fairy tale, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. I first fell in love with the movie and later the original book. Some of my favorite scenes involved the Wicked Witch. Crazy4Challenges #8 ~ It’s All Geometric (Use 3 Different Geometri Shapes) I’ve used a circle, square and rectangle on my card. 365 Cards Day 208~ Challenge Combo (one from June, July and Aug) June: Day 114 ~ Lovin Lavender; July: Day 144 ~ You Raise Me Up; August: Day 154 ~ Planes Trains and Automobiles

My Creation

INS AND OUTS ~ Bleached Out Witch Challenges:365 Cards Day 39 ~ Wacky Color Wednesday 365 Cards Day 183 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday 365 Cards Day 202 ~ Once Upon a Time Crazy4Challenges #8 ~ It’s All Geometric 365 Cards Day 208~ Challenge Combo Stamps: Home is Where the Haunt Is (Stampin Up) Paper: Stampin Up (Gable Green, Whisper White, Lovely Lilac), DCWV Orange Base Ink: Stampin Up (Basic Black, YoYo Yellow) Accessories: Black Magic Mesh, Aluminum Tag, Bleach, Diamond Stickles

Wahoo for me at Cupcake Craft!

WAHOO!! I made the Top 5 at Cupcake Craft Challenges!!

This card I designed caught their eye. I'm so excited!

Pumpkin Squared

A super quick and easy Halloween card to share. I stamped the candy corn background to simulate designer paper and kept with a very clean and simple palette and layout. This would be easy to mass produce for any season. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Inspiration Stamp Simply #110 ~ Feeling Square 365 Cards Day 207 ~ DIY Patterned Paper (make your own) My Creation

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I added Diamond Glaze to the pumpkin and Stickles to the candy corn for dimension.

INS AND OUTS ~ Pumpkin Squared Challenges: Stamp Simply #110 ~ Feeling Square 365 Cards Day 207 ~ DIY Patterned Paper (make your own) Stamps: All Stampin Up (Say it Simply, Halloween Backgrounds, Trick or Treat) Paper: Stampin Up (Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black), DCWV Black Ink: Stampin Up (Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun) Accessories: Pop top, Yellow Stickles, Diamond Glaze

Masculine Birthday Madness

I am always in need of masculine birthday cards. One would think that would push me to make more of them. I often struggle with them so I thought I'd really challenge myself by trying to use Halloween colors! Thankfully, there was lots of inspiration out there to help me along. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Week Sketch #21

Color Inspiration PaperMakeUpStamps Weekend #2 Challenge (Black, white, orange and purple) Copic Creations Challenge #14 ~ Coloring Black Images This little bear was a bit tricky to color black. I futzed around quite a bit before I was accepting of my image. This is definitely a true coloring challenge for a novice Copic user. Inspiration Cute Card Thursday #83 ~ Candy Corns (Use candy or something sweet) What’s sweeter than birthday cake? House Mouse Challenge #52 ~ Year in Review: Pick a previous challenge (Masculine) I opted for combining my favorite challenge (birthday cards) with one of my most challenging (masculine cards). 365 Cards Day 153 ~ Tag, You’re It We were to use a journaling box/tag on our cards. I had a sheet of journaling stickers from Stampin Up and cut one down for the handwritten sentiment. 365 Cards Day 228 ~ The Same But Different (use the same patterned paper but in different colors) The background ‘squares’ are from a SU DP pack in matching patterns.

My Creation

Image Detail Bear Detail I used 4 shades of grey to come up with my black bear.

INS AND OUTS ~ Masculine Birthday Madness Challenges: Midnight Madness Week Sketch #21 PaperMakeUpStamps Weekend #2 Challenge (Black, white, orange and purple) Copic Creations Challenge #14 ~ Black Cute Card Thursday #83 ~ Candy Corns Candy or something sweet House Mouse Challenge #52 ~ Year in Review 365 Cards Day 153 ~ Tag, You’re It 365 Cards Day 228 ~ The Same But Different Stamps: Gruffies I Dream of Cake (Stampabilities), Handwritten sentiment Paper: DCWV, Neenah Solar White, SU Designer Paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (C1, 3, 5, 7; BV00; R11; Y15, 17; YR04, 21), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, SU Journaling Sticker

Madness at the Movies

I'll be back in the morning to post the full details but I'm down to the wire for the House Mouse Challenge. This time it was At the Movies. We were to create a card inspired by a movie title. It was a bit tricky for me to figure one out, but my wonderful hubby took on the task. I have him 10 random HM stamps and he had ideas for each one! I went with this cutie. My hubby's suggestion was "Field of Dreams" and I thought "A Raisin in the Sun" would also be appropriate! LOL. I'll be back with more details in the morning! ETA - Okay, I'm back with the full details and more photos. I love the sketches over at Midnight Madness and am always pushed to push my cards to a new level. There were a few other challenges I threw into the mix as well. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Week Sketch #24

Color Inspiration Basic Grey Week 6 ~ Color Challenge

Copic Creations Challenge #14 ~ Coloring Black I did a 'bit' of black with the sunflower seeds. Inspiration House Mouse Challenge #54 ~ Movies: Use a movie title as inspiration My movie is Field of Dreams or Rasin in the Sun. 365 Cards Day 234 ~ Tuesday’s Trio (pearl, tag, ribbon) My Creation

Image Detail I popped a few petals from the sunflower up for dimension.

INS AND OUTS ~ Madness at the Movies Challenges: Midnight Madness Week Sketch #24 Basic Grey Week 6 ~ Color Challenge Copic Creations Challenge #14 ~ Black #54 ~ Movies: Use a movie title as inspiration 365 Cards Day 234 ~ Tuesday’s Trio Stamps: House Mouse Sunny Side Up (Stampabilities) Paper: Basic Grey Boxer Pad, DCWV, Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (C1, 3, 5, 7; E00, 11, 31, 55; R11; G21, 40, 85; Y11, 15, 17), Spicas (Lemon, Olive, Pink), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Martha Stewart Pearls, Stampin Up Sticker Tags, SU Grossgrain Ribbon

“Feline” Mad for Halloween

I'd just been getting into the groove of the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenges when things went all wonky. I hope to work back through the weeks I've missed and am dedicated to staying on top of the new challenges. I'm down to the last day on this, one but am please with what I came up with. It's always easier to create when I have such great inspiration. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Week Sketch #23

Color Inspiration ~ Color Chef Challenge #26 ~ Black, Orange, Purple, Green Inspiration Papertake Weekly ~ The Dark Side 365 Cards Day 206 ~ Tuesday Triplets (3 of everything, brads, flowers, etc) I featured 3 fans each adorned with 3 brads. Corrosive Challenge #34 ~ Spooky Times My Creation Image Detail I'm still playing with Copics and had so much fun making my Count Kitty orange. I might just be getting the hang of it!

INS AND OUTS ~ “Feline” Mad for Halloween Challenges: Midnight Madness Week Sketch #23 Color Chef Challenge #26 ~ Black, Orange, Purple, Green Papertake Weekly ~ The Dark Side 365 Cards Day 206 ~ Tuesday Triplets Corrosive Challenge #34 ~ Spooky Times Stamps: Feline Count (Penny Black) Paper: DCWV (Latte Stack), Making Memories (Spook Alley Pack), Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (C1, 3, 5, 7; BV00; R81; E00, 50; Y17; YR04), Spicas (Black, Lavender, Lemon, Pink), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Wright’s Ribbon, Sticker (Wal-Mart), Brads (Target and Reminisce)

Going Batty for Simon

I'm so excited to get back into the swing of things at the Simon Says Challenge blog (and quite a few others I might add). (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Simon Says Challenge Sketch

Inspiration Everybody Art Challenge #62 ~ Halloween ABC Challenge ~ F is for Flying (I’d duck from all the flying bats if they were headed my way!) 365 Cards Day 223 ~ In the Shadows (By cutting out extra bats and ‘popping’ them up from the base I created a shadow of their wings) Cupcake Craft Challenge #62 ~ Things That Go Bump in the Night Pile it On #19 ~ Ready for Halloween PowerPlay Challenge #39 ~ Favorite Embellishment (My favorite embellishment is buttons) My Creation

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INS AND OUTS ~ Going Batty for Simon Challenges: Simon Says Challenge Sketch ABC Challenge ~ F is for Flying 365 Cards Day 223 ~ In the Shadows Cupcake Craft Challenge #62 ~ Things That Go Bump in the Night Pile it On #19 ~ Ready for Halloween PowerPlay Challenge #39 ~ Favorite Embellishment Everybody Art Challenge #62 ~ Halloween Stamps: Single Boo Circle (Autumn Leaves) Paper: Target Notecard, Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (YG03, Y11, BV00), Spicas (Black, Lavender, Melon)Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Misc Buttons, Ribbon (Wal-Mart), Glue Dots (rolled for dimension on bats)

Fluffles Ghostie

I LOVE the Fluffles line from Stampendous. I feel in love with the puffball cat when I saw him on other blogs and started acquiring a sweet collection. I bought this stamp after Halloween last year and was so excited to ink him up! (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Truly Scrumptious #18 ~ Sketch and AUTUMN Theme

Inspiration Jacksonbelle Tuesday Challenge ~ Vellum I stamped the image on pink vellum and cut out the ghost costume.

365 Cards Day 222 ~ Pick 5 (put 5 things on your card – not including base) Hopefully I counted correctly – 2 Designer Papers (the candy were all cut out of one of the sheets), Vellum, Cording, Google Eyes. I figured the image was a given, if not, I blew it and have 6 items. Hmm, can I could the DPs as one? :o)

365 Cards Day 227 ~ In Motion (depict motion) I added 'motion' marks and tossed a bit of candy in the air. Cute Card Thursday #82 ~ Spook Fest My Creation

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INS AND OUTS ~ Fluffles Ghostie Challenges: Truly Scrumptious #18 ~ Sketch and AUTUMN Theme Jacksonbelle Tuesday Challenge ~ Vellum 365 Cards Day 222 ~ Pick 5 365 Cards Day 227 ~ In Motion (depict motion) Cute Card Thursday #82 ~ Spook Fest Stamps: Fluffles Ghostie (Stampendous), Trick or Treat (Stampabilities) Paper: DCWV (Sweet Stack, Animal Crackers), Pink Vellum, Neenah Solar White, Carlton Cards Base (Target Clearance) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (C1, 3; RV000; YR04), Spicas (Lavender, Orange, Melon, Pink, Lemon), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) align="left">Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Glue Dots (rolled under small candy pieces), Misc Cording, Googlie Eyes

Penny Black Halloween

Wahoo! I'm back. It's been far too long since my fingers played with my craft supplies. Life has been beyond stressful as I've tried to take care of my mom's estate and still try find to start the grieving process. I was glad to spend Saturday escaping from reality and inking up paper. It might take awhile to get my groove back, but it's a start. I'm WAY behind on the 365 Card Challenges, but will try to work a few in with each of my creations. I might have to wait for 2010 to start fresh with their challenges. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration A Spoon Full of Sugar Sketch #73

Color Inspiration 365 Cards Day 205 ~ Color Scheme

Inspiration 365 Cards Day 149 ~ Try a Technique: Sponging I sponged the edges of my image with Tea Dye ink. 365 Cards Day 224 ~ Two Techniques (layers and add dimension in image I layered the background and popped up the pumpkin pieces for extra dimension. Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #29 ~ SPOOKtacular!

My Creation

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I colored the image with Copics and addded Dimensional Glaze to the pumpkin.

INS AND OUTS ~ Penny Black Halloween Challenges: A Spoon Full of Sugar Sketch #73

365 Cards Day 205 ~ Color Scheme: 365 Cards Day 149 ~ Try a Technique: Sponging 365 Cards Day 224 ~ Two Techniques Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #29 ~ SPOOKtacular! Stamps: Beware of Dog! (Penny Black), Single Boo! (Autumn Leaves) Paper: DCWV (Green Stack), Making Memories (Spook Alley Pack), Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Tea Dye, Copics (Y17; YR04, 68; C5; 100; E31, 33, 50; YG09; R11), Spicas (Olive, Orange, Black, Yellow, Sky Blue), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, SU Ribbon, Dimensional Glaze