Stick It Down Sketch Challenge

New month - new challenges at Stick It Down! I love the single-page sketch this month - super quick and easy! I'm really excited about how my layout turned out. I used the sweet We Are 3 Dragonflies in Flight paper. I flipped the sketch horizontally, used some digital splashes, and - what I think I loved most - got to use up some of the awesome border stickers in my stash! The title on the photo is computer generated. I finished it off with some sequins.

Isn't it sweet?  So come on and play along with the current challenge at Stick It Down - loads of fun and inspiration.

I Do Love Monochromatic!

Today's card uses Whale from Angie's Digital Stamps for Paper Ala Mode's Challenge - Monochromatic.  There's something about monochromatic cards that I adore, and for this one I tried a new technique, so had a lot of fun making it.

For the blue background behind the whale, I wanted to get a stenciled effect - but using Gimp, rather than stencils and inks.  I used Lattice 39 from Monica's Creative Room for my stencil, then used a "watercolor" technique I've been practicing to get the stenciled effect.

Paper Ala Mode - Under the Sea

I couldn't resist using this little octopus image as he seems to be so cheerful - hoping his friends will be joyful.

I chose to create a single-layer card using Angie's Digital Stamp Octopus with Bows. Everything was colored using Gimp.  I added a brushstroke for the ocean scene.

Stamp: Octopus with Bows - Angie's Digital Stamps

Challenge:  Paper Ala Mode - Under the Sea

With Sympathy - Paper Ala Mode

I'm pleased to share with you a card I made with Birds Playing in Birdbath (Angie's Digital Stamps).  I chose this for a sympathy card because the image of bird bath sent by coworkers when my mother died is always with me.  It was such a unique and thoughtful gift - and have since given bird baths to others.  Be sure to join us at the Paper Ala Mode challenge and share your sympathy card with us.

The Outlawz Challenges - Wednesday Sketch

The Outlawz Challenges is a group of international designers who love to show you lots of creative ways to use digital images.  Wednesday Sketch is a favorite of mine.  For this week's sketch, I made a card using scraps from my stash.

The papers is pulled out of my stash are all We Are 3 - Outer Space, Roses are Red, and Framed Neutral.

  

Toot, Toot with Toy Train

At the Paper Ala Mode Challenge at the Outlawz, I get to share this simple card created using Toy Train from Angie's Digital Stamps.

 

Popcorn Trio

I hope you'll enjoy seeing my work here this new year!  Thanks to Angie's Digital Stamps for having me back as a designer this year - I enjoy the challenge!

For today's card, I'm using Popcorn.  Be sure to join us for the first challenge of the year - Anything Goes!

Challenge Entries

• Cute Card Thursday - #458 Anything Goes

Anything Goes with Little Lila

Christmas is around the corner and Angie's Digital Stamps shares a challenge that will get you in the mood for this great holiday.  My design shows Little Lila getting ready for bed on Christmas Eve - pillow and all.  Take a look at all the designs by the Angie's team - and be sure to enter your card for a chance to win.  It's Anything Goes with an optional twist - Christmas.  You know you're making those Christmas cards today - be sure to share with us!

Kitty in Flowers - Angie's Digital Stamps November Challenge

Kitty in Flowers by Angie's Digital Stamps is simply adorable and these leftovers from my paper stash make her even more special.  

Need more inspiration? Head on over to our current challenge at Angie's Digital Stamps for oodles of more great ideas and a chance to win a couple digis - Anything Goes.

Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes with a "Halloween" Twist

Using a large image for your cards can be so convenient, especially when you are in a hurry.  However, it's always fun to add just a little something extra to add a little interest - a black cat.  Today, I am sharing a quick and easy card using the Daisy May Pumpkin Carving digital stamp, along with some word art and a black cat silhouette to make a Halloween card.  Be sure to join Angie's Digital Stamps for this month's challenge - Anything Goes with a "Halloween" twist.

September Challenge - Angie's Digital Stamps

Hi there! I'm back this morning to announce a new challenge blog at Angie's Digital Stamps. The challenges will always be Anything Goes. There will sometimes be an optional “twist” added to the theme. They will run monthly from the first Sun of the month until the last Fri of the month. There will be one Winner and a Top Three chosen for each challenge. The prize is two images of the Winner’s choice from Angie's shop. If the winner used one of Angie's images on the project, the Winner will receive three images as the prize.  Here is my first design using Angie's Large Flower.  Be sure to visit all the designers' blogs, leave lovely comments, and making this first challenge a smashing success!

Happy Easter - Get Creative Challenges

This is just a happy image from Angie's Cards & Digis - and I turned it into a happy Easter basket.

Want some more happiness?  Check out the Easter Challenge at Get Creative Challenges!

Cute Bug in a Flower

This freebie image from Angie's Cards and Digis is just so darn cute!  The image is free today only on Angie's Facebook page.

Birds Bathe

Sometimes less is more - and I love this simple image (Birds Playing in the Birdbath by Angie's Cards and Digis).

Sweet and FREE Digi

Since I learned Print-2-Cut on my Sizzix eClip 2 - I just love using images in a new way without taking much more time.  Here is a free digit from Angie's Cards and Digis - paired up with some scraps leftover and a birthday sentiment I won from Heartfelt Creations.  The grapes are free clip art from Apple Clip Art.

Challenge Entered:

• Tuesday Throwdown TT278 - Anything Goes

Simple Christmas Cards

Can it be so?  Christmas is really near?  Less than a month? How is your Christmas cardmaking going?  Here are three of several I made today.

Christmas Wishes

Fun, Easy, and Inexpensive - some of today's Christmas cards made from scraps and leftover snowflakes from years past.