Changito Fang-tastic

I found this image in my already colored bin and made a quick card. I love Changito; Stampendous has so many cute characters. They were one of the first companies I fell in love with when I started stamping. I have several Halloween cards to share, I hope you can check them out.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 137 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Color Inspiration ~  365 Cards Day 37 ~ Color Scheme

Inspiration

365 Cards Day 125 ~ I Want Candy

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #88 ~ Halloween

TIP – Look for ribbon with words on it. It can work as a sentiment on your cards.

Alphabet Challenge ~ S for Skeletons, Spiders, Anything Spooky

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #125 ~ Halloween

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #240 ~ Something Scary 

TotallyPaper Crafts Challenge# 140 ~ Spooky Halloween

My Creation

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Ins and Outs ~ Changito Fang-tastic 

Stamps: Changito (Stampendous) 
Paper: SU

Ink: SU Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black, Black Spica Glitter Pen

Accessories: Ribbon, Glossy Accents and Brad

Changito Boy Graduate

I've been having fun creating graduation cards for some very special people in my life. There are so many adorable images for grads, I might have to play with them all year long. :o)

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 20 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Inspiration

365 Cards Day 50 ~ 365 Cards Blog Inspired
I went with the rainbow inspiration in my striped paper.

365 Cards Day 52 ~ Spring Cleaning Recipe
1) 2 pieces of patterned paper you've had for at least a year (the black graduation paper is 3 years old and the striped scrap has been floating around my desk for quite a while. It came from a paper stack I bought several years ago)
2) Something that you've had for as long as you've been scrapping (that would be my trusty Creative Memories scissor that has snipped with me since I started scrapping 10 years ago)
3) Ribbon that you've had for at least 2 years (I found the Graduation ribbon on clearance at WalMart a few years ago and pull it out every year)
Speedy the Cat’s Friends Challenge #60 ~ Buttons
Wags N Whiskers Challenge #56 ~ For the Boys

My Creation

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Ins and Outs ~ Changito Boy Graduate
Stamps: Changito Grad (Stampendous)
Paper: SU Whisper White, TPV Graduation Stack, DCWV Grade school Stack
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copics: Body E31; Cap R29; Diploma R81
Accessories: Ribbon (WalMart), Buttons

Java Junkie

I'm a major coffee fanatic. Doesn't matter if it's standard office brew, frou-frou from the coffee shop, splashed over ice; I love them all. One of my New Year's Resolutions is to give up carbonated drinks. I'm doing pretty well thanks to coffee being uncarbonated. Maybe one day I'll be able to cut out all caffeine, but not this

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Sketch #81

Inspiration

Stamping Vacation No No No Challenge ~ No Punches

365 Cards Day 257 ~ Warm and Cozy
A cup of hot coffee in jammies and rabbit slippers - what could be better?
365 Cards Day 285 ~ Super Six
2 ribbons, 1 image, 1 sentiment, 1 solid mats, 1 sepia accents
PaperPlay Challenges #1101 ~ CAS
Moving Along With the Times #80 ~ Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New
Use an old and a new supply. I've had this stamp for awhile and received a fun ribbon goodie bag in the mail this week.
Aud Sentiments Challenge #19 ~ Two Word Sentiment
Totally Stampalicious Challenge ~ Mixed Up
Use at least 2 stamps from different sets/manufacturers
Oldie But a Goodie #10 ~ Bright and Cheerful
I love the bright colors in the DP.
Crafty Catz Challenge #64 ~ Food and Drink

My Creation

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I added sepia accents as a kind of 'morning beard growth'

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Java Junkie
Stamps: Changito Coffee (Stampendous), TLC Digi Verse, Totally Stampalicious (Inside verse and image)
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Latte Stack
Ink: Printer, Copics (C1, 3; E31; Y21; YG23)
Accessories: SU Ribbons, Sepia Accents

A Latte Fun at the OSC

Good morning! It's actually the wee hours of morning and I'm in need of either sleep or caffeine. Thankfully I'm hosting the challenge at One Stop Crafts this week and I chose Coffee or Tea inspiration. I'm a serious coffee lover. This time of year I treat myself to occasional frou-frou seasonal coffees. Caribou Coffee has a new spicy mocha that has knocked my previous fave, the Ho Ho Mint Mocha, out of the running. I could go for one about now, but I'll opt for sleep after I post my card.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Simon Says Sketch

 Color Inspiration

Color Throwdown #121
Cute Card Thursday #141 ~ The Blues
 

Inspiration

One Stop Craft Challenges #109 ~ Coffee or Tea Inspiration
365 Cards Day 241 ~ Scavenger Hunt Take 3 items not typically used in card making from around house. I used paper clips, rubber bands, and notebook paper.
365 Cards Day 265 ~ Super Stretchy Saturday Use something stretchy on card. I used a rubber band.

My Creation

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I created a one of a kind flower with a few rubber bands lying on my desk. I really like how it turned out. The perfect way to add flowers on a male themed card.

 

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Morning Coffee
Stamps: Changito Coffee (Stampendous) TLC Verses, Totally Stampalicious Mugs (Coffee Brawd Set)
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Latte Stack, Notepad
Ink:  Laser Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics (C1, 3; E31; Y21; B21, 32; V09, 17);Uniball White Gel Pen; Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen
Accessories: SU Corduroy Brad, Rubber Bands, Paper Clips

Changito Work Anniversary Card

I apologize for being MIA for a few weeks. I am so happy to bid farewell to 2009 and welcome in 2010. My husband’s grandmother passed away December 12th which resulted in a whirlwind driving trip from MN to TX. Toss in the holidays and a case of the crud, and crafting wasn’t making the list. My goal is to make a card a day for 2010 (I’m already 4 cards behind). Hmm, maybe I should adjust that goal. I’m really just hoping for a nice boring year. Last year my husband and I lost 5 immediate family members. Our hearts have been heavy for awhile and I’m seriously struggling with the loss of my mom in September. The ‘good’ news is I’ll be 40 in 2010, the bad news, is that both of my parents will be watching their baby celebrate from heaven. Okay, enough of that.

I’m determined to have a very positive year and will roll with whatever is thrown my way. One of my supervisors is celebrating his 20 year anniversary with the company. I wanted to make a card, or course, and challenged myself to use only what was sitting out on my workspace (I’m still slowly getting the studio set up so everything is scattered). This was the only image I had pres-tamped that might actually work for the occasion. I love Changito and tried to make him look as ‘manly’ as possible. Thankfully even though I’ve been missing from the craft world, the awesome challenges continue. I was happy to adapt a few for my first card of the year. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Get Sketchy #19

I flipped the sketch.

Inspiration

Charisma Cardz ~ Celebrations

Stamp Somethings ~ New Somethings (use something new)

I just bought a FUN box of preprinted square cards. I used one for the base – the brown dots are yummy!

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Polka Dot Fun

I love the dots on the base of the card.
3 Clovers Challenge #45 ~ Celebrations

My Creation

INS AND OUTS ~ Changito Work Anniversary Card
Challenges:
Get Sketchy #19
Charisma Cardz ~ Celebrations
Stamp Somethings ~ New Somethings (use something new)
Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Polka Dot Fun
3 Clovers Challenge #45 ~ Celebrations
Stamps: Changito Cheer and Hooray Blast (Stampendous)
Paper: DCWV, Neenah Solar White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E21, 25, 31, 40,50; R27, 29; YG11, 13, 63), Chocolate Spica
Accessories: Creative Memories Star Punch

Another Changito Father’s Day

I just can’t stop making Changito Father’s Day cards! I did realize I tend to stick with a brown and blue theme for most of them. Maybe I should color Daddy’s pants a different color so I can branch out a bit. Masculine cards are always a challenge for me as I feel limited with my color palette. Something I need to experiment with a bit more. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Stamping 411 ~ Sketch 3

Inspiration 365 Cards 110 ~ My Guy: Masculine Card with an Argyle Pattern My Creation Image Detail

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Another Changito Father’s Day Challenges: Stamping 411 ~ Sketch 3 365 Cards 110 ~ My Guy ~ Masculine Card with an Argyle Pattern Stamps: Changito ~ Knee Hug (Stampendous), Father’s Day Verse (Northwoods Rubber Stamps) Paper: DCWV, PTI White, Heidi Grace Cute Cakes Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (B24, B39, BG10, E31, E37)

Accessories: Pop up dots

Changito PiggyBack Father’s Day

I admit that I’m somewhat ‘shape challenged’. My body is round and the majority of my cards are square/rectangular. Anytime I want to feel out of my element, I tackle a shape challenge. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Inspiration Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday #15 ~ Father’s Day

365 Cards Day 97 ~ Shape Up #2 – Make a diamond the dominant shape on your card ABC Challenge ~ B was for Brown and Blue My Creation

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INS AND OUTS ~ Changito PiggyBack Father’s Day Challenges: Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday #15 ~ Father’s Day 365 Cards Day 97 ~ Shape Up #2 ABC Challenge ~ B was for Brown and Blue Stamps: Changito – PiggyBack (Stampendous), Hang Onto You (Stampendous) Paper: DCWV, PTI White, Designer Paper (S A B I S – Snips and Bits I’ve Saved) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa, Copics (E11, E31, E37), Black Spica Accessories: Pop Up Dots

Changito Welcome Baby Card

A quick and easy baby card. It seems almost too plain and simple although it did take me awhile to ‘quilt’ the flannel pieces. I thought the quilt challenge was perfect for this sketch and the challenge to utilize fabric in a card. I cut strips of fabric and wove them together (adding a bit of liquid glue along the way. Then I glued the fabric 'quilt' to a piece of cardstock, trimmed and VOILA! (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

The Sketch ~ Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #21

Color Inspiration ~ Color Throwdown #46Inspiration Gina K Stamp TV Potluck Friday Challenge ~ Quilting 365 Cards Day 96 ~ Fun with Fabric – incorporate fabric into your card

My Card

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Inside of Card

INS AND OUTS ~ Changito Welcome Baby Card Challenges: Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #21 Color Throwdown #46 Gina K Stamp TV Potluck Friday Challenge ~ Quilting 365 Cards Day 96 ~ Fun with Fabric – incorporate fabric into your card Stamps: Changito Flower (Stampendous), Bitty Baby Blessings (PTI) Paper: DCWV (Nursery Baby Boy Stack), PTI White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Summer Sky, Copics (E31, Y15), Black Spica

Accessories: Flannel bought at JoAnn’s Fabrics

Blue & Blinged Changito Grad

My boss and her daughter claimed 20 graduation cards (WAHOO) so I only need to make a few more for my own use. This was super quick and easy since I used adhesive paper and stickers for the sentiment. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

CPS Sketch #2

Color Chef Challenge # 8

Inspiration Graduation ~ Belli Challenge Bit O’ Bling ~ Cute Card Thursday Animals ~ Simon Says Challenge

My Card

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INS AND OUTS ~ Blue & Blinged Changito Grad Challenges: CPS Sketch #2 Color Chef Challenge # 8 Belli Challenge #66 ~ Graduation Cute Card Thursday Challenge 62 ~ Bit O’ Bling Simon Says Challenge – Animals Stamps: Changito Grad (Stampendous) Paper: DCWV (Adhesive Stack), PTI White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E31, B21, B24, B41), Clear Spica

Accessories: Star Gems (S A B I S – Snips and Bits I’ve Saved), Word Stickers (The Paper Studio)

Sketchy Changito Grad

I’m having a difficult time getting creative with gold, black and white in a graduation theme. My poor Changito stamp will be ready to jump out of my studio pretty soon! Not SUPER thrilled with this card, but I think it might just be burn out on my end. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

The Sketch

My Card Image Detail

INS AND OUTS ~ Sketchy Changito Grad Challenges: Taylored Expressions ~ Sketch 3 Clovers Thursday Challenge #14 ~ Black, White + 1 more color Stamps: Changito Grad (Stampendous) Paper: DCWV, PTI White, CD Label (Yellow Circle), Gunmetal (The Paper Company) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E31, E37. C1, C3, C5, Y15), Spicas (Lemon, Black)

Accessories: Ribbon (The Paper Studio), Buttons (S A B I S - Snips and Bits I’ve Saved)

Citrus-ey Changito Grad

Onward Graduation Changito! The pile for my boss continues to grow. I’m a bit worried her daughter will go through the stash and only like a few and I’ll still be making these on the eve of graduation. Or else she’ll find one or two she loves and ask me for 10 of each. This wouldn’t be bad, since I could turn off my thinking cap, but I might not have enough supplies for mass production. Oh well, I’ll just stay on target and hope for the best. These would be much more difficult if it weren’t for the FABULOUS challenges that help me along. Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites.

The Sketch

Color Inspiration Summer Sun, Only Orange, and Kiwi Kiss (old olive) Inspiration 365 Cards #80 ~ Plaid

My Card

Inside of Card

I love to try and use any scraps to decorate the inside of cards.

Detail

INS AND OUTS ~ Citrus-ey Changito Grad Challenges: SCS Color Challenge 218 ~ Summer Sun, Only Orange, and Kiwi Kiss (old olive) 2 Sketches 4 You 365 Cards Day 80 ~ 5/19 You’re So Plaid Stamps: Changito Grad Paper: DCWV (Blossoms & Butterflies – plaid, Summer, Glitter), PTI White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (YG03, E00, E31, E37, YR21)

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities (Large Pinking Circles), Pop Up Dots, Stickers (Sandylion)

Changito Knee Hug for Dad

I love Changito the Monkey; such a sweet face and there’s always an impish grin shining in his eyes. I snagged the latest Die Cuts With a View (DCWV) paper stack this weekend. I love using their mat stacks for cards. Each stack includes lots of paper and all the designs/colors coordinate with each other. I like mixing patterns so it helps when I know the colors match. Please see the Ins and Outs for the Challenge links.

The Sketch

(also needs to be for a man)

Inspiration High Hopes #30 ~ One for the Boys 365 Cards #79 ~ Favorite Supplies (I LOVE DCWV paper and Stampendous stamps) My Card

Detail

I added Sepia Accents (similar to SU Crystal Effects/Diamond Glaze but with a touch of sepia coloring) to his shoes. They must have just been shined! INS AND OUTS ~ Changito Knee Hug for Dad Challenges: Sweet Stop Sketch #4 ~ For a Man High Hopes #30 ~ One for the Boys 365 Cards #79 ~ Monday’s Manufacturer – Use your favorite manufacturer’s supplies Stamps: Changito Knee Hug and Verse (Stampendous) Paper: DCWV (Fun in the Sun Summer 2009 Stack), PTI White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E31, E37, W1, W3, W5, B24, B34, BG10) Accessories: Sepia Accents, Pop Up Dots

Changito Coffee for Dad

There are several challenges this week to make ‘man’ cards. With Father’s Day just around the corner it’s the perfect time to fill a need and meet a challenge (please see Ins and Outs for Challenge Links). Plus, it’s a nice break from graduation cards!

The Sketch

Inspiration Simon Says Challenge ~ One for the Boys Stamp Simply #87 ~ For the Guys (plus use string, rope, cord or knots)

My Card

Detail

I added ‘#1’ to one of the mugs and thought he’d look cute in sparkly pink slippers.

INS AND OUTS ~ Changito Coffee for Dad Challenges: Weekend Sketch Challenge #81 Simon Says Challenge ~ One For the Boys Stamp Simply #87 ~ For the Guys (added string and knot) Stamps: Changito Coffee and Coffee Verse (Stampendous) Paper: DCWV, PTI White, Creative Imaginations (Old Guys Rule), SU Brocade Blue Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (R81, YG03, Y26, B24, E31)

Accessories: Cotton Candy Stickles, Chipboard Star (Creative Imaginations), Pop Up Dots