Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 472

 

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 472, our last challenge for 2020.  It's an Anything Goes challenge sponsored by Kim Sherrod.  My card features stamps, embossing folder and die cuts from Stampin' Up. The ribbon is from my stash.  Please visit our Challenge 472  and upload your creation for a change to win a nice prize from Kim Sherrod!  Merry Christmas to all of you, and best wishes for a Happy 2021!  

PIP Challenge 2050

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2050, our last challenge of 2020!  This is an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored by Polkadoodles.  Please visit their website to see all the great product at Polkadoodles.  This image is called Rudolph 1 and is colored with Copic Markers.  I fussy cut him out after coloring, then layered him on a burlap die cut circle, then on a plaid piece of Stampin' Up designer paper and then on 2 layers of cardstock.  I added some Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker and 3 pearls to finish off the card.  You can check out all the awesome design team inspiration at Challenge 2050 HERE.  I hope you'll join our challenge this week - it's so much fun to see what you create!  Thanks so much for stopping by - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!

PIP Challenge 2049

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2049, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Beccy's Place.  This image is called Blooming Tools, and is colored with Copic markers.  Please check out all the wonderful images and product at Beccy's Place.  You will have so much fun!!  The birthday sentiment is from Lawn Fawn.  I layered the image on some plaid paper along with a trim of black.  Three black gems finish off the card.  Visit our Challenge 2049 and uplink your image for a chance to win a nice prize from Beccy's Place.  Thanks so much for stopping!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 471

 

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 471, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this time by Colour of Love.  This image is called Buttercup and Lil Pine.  You can check out all the wonderful images at Colour of Love at their website....you won't be disappointed!  I colored the image with Copic markers and added some highlights with Sparkle Marker by Spectrum Noir.  The sentiment and die cut are from Fun Stampers Journey.  Please visit Challenge 471 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from Colour of Love.  Thanks so much for stopping by!!

PIP Challenge 2048

 

This image is called "Lovebirdz" and is from Mo's Digital Pencil.  It's for our "Animal" theme Challenge 2048 at PIP Challenges this week. Please visit Mo's Digital Pencil to see some great images!!  I colored the image with Copic markers and then daubered a piece of white scrap paper blue to make it look like sky behind them.  I embossed a piece of white cardstock with the "Woodland Textured" embossing folder from Stampin' Up.  All this was layered on white cardstock.  The sentiment is from Door County Rubber Stamps.  Please visit our Challenge 2048 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from PIP Challenges!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2047

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2047, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Sheepski Designs.  Thank you very much to Sheepski Designs for providing an image for our design team members to use - this one is called "Garden Party".  You can check out all their awesome products at Sheepski Designs.  I did a little shading with Copic markers and then paper-pieced all their hats.  So fun!!  And the more I look at them, the more I laugh!!  Please visit Challenge 2047 to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your creation for a chance to win a prize from Sheepski Designs.  Thanks so much for stopping by - Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

PIP Challenge 2046

 

It's time again for another PIP Challenge.....YAY!  Challenge 2046 is an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored by Newton's Nook. I absolutely love Newton's Nook, and this time I wanted to showcase one of their lovely stencils.  It's called "Cascading Stars Stencil" and it makes such an interesting background!  I used 4 shades of blue ink to sponge over the stencil and then added a couple of die cut images in the same color as the layering color.  A little touch of Sparkle Marker from Spectrum Noir on the balloons, and I was finished.  You can check out all the great products at Newton's Nook at their website.  Please visit our challenge and uplink your idea for a chance to win a gift code from Newton's Nook!  What an awesome prize!!  Thanks for stopping by - have a great week!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 469 and 470

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 469 

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Chalenge 469 - sponsored by Sweet N Sassy.  The theme is "Show Me The Candy".  Thanks so much to Sweet N Sassy for providing an image for us to use.  This cute gumball machine caught my eye.  I tried to keep the card CAS, using a mask and sponged ink for the background of it.  The gumball machine was colored with Copic markers. I used a corner punch to add interest, and just a few gems for accent.  Please visit Sweet N Sassy to see all their great products.  And be sure to check out our Challenge 469. Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 470

Welcome also to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 470 - sponsored by DRS Designs.  The theme is "Sending Thanks".  You can check out this gorgeous image and all the other great products at DRS Designs HERE.  The image was colored with Copic markers and then layered on cardstock from my stash.  Just a touch of Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker to add some accent.  Please visit Challenge 470 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Can't wait to see what you create!!

PIP Challenge 2044

 Welcome to PIP Challenge 2044, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you to Jan for providing an image for the design team to use.  This one is called "Under the Mistletoe" and is colored with Copic Markers.  I cut out a couple ovals from cardstock in my stash and layered them on top of the image.  The sentiment is circle die cut with a scallop circle background.  I hope you'll check out all the great images and product at Jan's Digi Stamps and also visit our Challenge 2044 to see some of the other great inspiration from our design team members.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!!

PIP Challenge 2043

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is Anything Goes, and is sponsored by StarStampz.  Chec out all their great products at StarStampz.  Thank you to StarStamps for providing an image for the design team members to use. I chose "Red String" and made it for a co-worker who just got a new kitty.  She's going to love it!! I colored it with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers and added a simple "Congrats" sentiment in the corner.  Be sure to visit our Challenge 2043 to uplink your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from StarStampz.  Can't wait to see what you create!!

PIP Challenge 2042

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2042, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you very much to Jan's Digi Stamps for providing an image for the design team to work with.  I chose a church sympathy and used Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers to color it.  It was mounted on a sliver of black cardstock and then a coordinating green cardstock from my stash.  Please check out all the wonderful products at Jan's Digi Stamps.  And be sure to visit Challenge 2042 to see some awesome inspiration from the design team members.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 468

 

It's another Tuesday Throwdown Challenge!  This one is Challenge 468, and our theme is "Funny Sentiment", so get goofy and join in! Our sponsor this week is Your Next Stamp, and this image is called "Snorkel Fun Fishy".  Check out all their awesome products - you won't be disappointed!  I colored the image with Copic markers and added some Journey Glaze (Fun Stampers Journey) to the bubbles and snorkel mask.  The embossing folder is from Stampin' Up. Please visit our Challenge 468 and uplink your funny sentiment creation - can't wait to see what you make!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2041

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge - #2041 - an "Anything Goes" challenge.  We are sponsored by the awesome Newton's Nook this time.  Be sure to check out all the amazing products Newton's Nook has to offer.  I used a set called "Fall-ing for You".  I randomly stamped leaves and coffee mugs on the orange heart and then stamped the sentiment on some gold paper.  A simple card to make this week! Thanks so much for stopping by - be sure to visit our Challenge 2041 and uplink your creation to win an awesome prize from Newton's Nook.  Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2040

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2040, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thanks so much to Polkadoodles for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  I colored the image with Copic markers, then cut out with a decorative oval die and mounted on cardstock from my stash.  A little Wink of Stella on the Christmas hat and it was finished.  Please check out the awesome products at Polkadoodles and be sure to visit our PIP Challenge 2040 too.  Take care and have a wonderful week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 467

 

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 467!  Our theme this week is "Make it Sparkle", and our wonderful sponsor is All Dressed Up.  Thanks so much to All Dressed Up for providing this adorable Mermaid Kisses image for the design team members to use.  Please check out all the beautiful designs at All Dressed Up.  I colored the image with Copic markers ad then added glitter.  The background was made by sponging blue and green inks with daubers and then cutting out the oval to highlight the image.  This was mounted on a piece of teal cardstock from my stash. Be sure to visit our Challenge 467 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your image for a chance to win a prize from All Dressed Up.  I appreciate you stopping by - take care!  

PIP Challenge 2039

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge!!  Challenge 2039 is an "Anything Goes" challenge.  PIP will be offering a gift certificate to Unity Stamps for this challenge, so be sure to uplink your image HERE. I made my card using stamps from the "Tuscany" set from Stampin' Up.  I used Copic markers to color the grapes and I used a die cut pieced together for the sentiment.  The ribbon was from my stash.  Thank you for stopping by - I'm looking forward to seeing what you create!  Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2038

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2038, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by PIP Challenges. The prize is a gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil.  Please visit their website to see all the awesome products they have to offer.  I made my card using Stampin' Up Very Versailles set.  I die cut dragon flies out of matching paper and placed some mini-rhinestones on them.  The sentiment is from the same set.  Please visit Challenge 2038 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and be sure to uplink your image for a chance to win the gift certificate from Mo's Digital Pencil.  See you next week!

PIP Challenge 2037

 

Yay!  It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is PIP Challenge 2037, and is an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored by Gerda Steiner.  Please check out all the aweseomely awesome products they have to offer at Gerda Steiner!  I colored this with Copic markers and fussy cut out all the images. I love how the kitten is "peeking" over the table.  I added a birthday sentiment and some balloons from Hero Arts.  Please visit our Challenge 2037 and see some great inspiration from the other design team members. Be sure to uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Gerda Steiner!  Thanks for stopping by!!

PIP Challenge 2036

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is Challenge 2036, and our sponsor is Jan's Digi Stamps.

Thank you so much to Jan's Digi Stamps for becoming a new sponsor for us and for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  I picked "By The Sea"........isn't it absolutely CUTE!!!  I colored it with Copic markers and added just a touch of Spectrum Noir sparkle marker to the fish tail and the water.  It's layered on paper from my never-ending stash!  Such a fun image to work with.  Please visit Jan's Digi Stamps and see all the awesome products she has to offer.  And please also check out our Challenge 2036 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a spectacular prize!! Thanks so much for stopping by - it's great to see you!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 465

 

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 465, an "Anything Goes" challenge, sponsored this week by Power Poppy.  Thanks so much to Power Poppy for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  I chose "Sunshine of My Life Flowers" and colored it with Copic markers. I layered it on some polka dotted paper from my stash and added a go-to birthday sentiment from Stampin' Up. Please check out all the awesome products at Power Poppy and be sure to visit our Challenge 465 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Power Poppy.  Thanks very much for stopping by! Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2035

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2035 where this week we have a theme:  ORANGE.  I apologize for the colors in my card - they really are orange, but it's hard to see from the photo.  Our sponsor this week is The Cutting Cafe.  I chose this Post It Note Box to make.  It has a box and lid, plus a post it note cover and wrap.  It comes with various word selections to name each post it note pack.  A very clever and useful project!  Thanks so much to The Cutting Cafe for being such a great sponsor for us!!  Please visit our Challenge 2035 and see what the other design team members made.  Be sure to upload your creation for a chance to win a great prize from The Cutting Cafe.  Have a great week, and thanks so much for stopping by!

PIPChallenge 2034

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2034, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by StarStampz. Thank you very much to StarStampz for providing an image for the design team members to work with. I chose this adorable "Monster Under the Bed".  You can find all their awesome products at StarStampz. I colored the image with Copic markers and used matching papers from my stash.  I wasn't sure which sentiment to put on it, so that will be added later.  Please visit PIP Challenge 2034 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win a prize from StarStampz.  Thanks for stopping by - it's always nice to see you!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 464

 Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 464, sponsored this week by Fred, She Said.  The theme is "ink spatters" Thank you very much to Fred She Said for providing an image for the design team to use. This adorable image is called "Blue Jay and Raspberries".  It's colored with Copic markers and just a touch of Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker on the blossoms and berries.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up. Check out all the great products at Fred She Said website.  We hope you will visit our Challenge 464 and uplink your creation to win a nice prize from Fred She Said.  Thanks very much for stopping by!  Take care!

PIP Challenge 2033

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2033, an Anything Goes Challenge.  There is no sponsor this week, but PIP Challenges is offering a wonderful prize from Unity Stamps to the winner of our random drawing.  You can uplink your creation at PIP Challenge 2033, and while you're there.....check out the awesome inspiration from the other design team members!   My card this week uses a Stampin' Up image and embossing folder. It was colored with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers.  There is some Spectrum Noir sparkle marker on the card front flowers as well as a few gems from my stash.  Thanks very much for stopping by, and have a wonderful week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 463

 Hello and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 463!  The theme for this challenge is "Use a Stencil", and our lovely sponsor is DRS Designs.  Please check out all their great designs at their website.  This image is called "Sailboat" and is so versatile and easy to work with.  I used CTMH inks and daubers to color in this Newton's Nook stencil ("Sunscape Stencil").  I fussy cut the sailboat image and added Spectrum Noir sparkle marker to the sails and water.  (The picture doesn't do it justice.)  I hope you will visit our Challenge 463 and upload your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from DRS Designs.  Thank you for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2032

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2032, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Bugaboo Stamps. Thank you to Bugaboo Stamps for providing an image for the design team members to work with and for being such an awesome sponsor for us.  This adorable one is called "Under the Sea".  You can find all their awesome products HERE.   I colored the image with Copic markers and added just a touch of Journey Glaze to the bubbles.  The sentiment is from my birthday stamp stash....not sure who made it.  Please visit our Challenge 2032 and uplink your image for a chance to win a great prize from Bugaboo Stamps!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2031

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2031, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digi Stamps.  Thank you to Di's Digis for being such a wonderful sponsor for PIP Challenges.....you can check out all their great products at their website.  My card this week features an older stamp set from Stampin' Up called Tickled Pink.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers and used paper from my stash as well as a floral embossing folder.  I added Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker on the balloon and flamingo.  Please visit our Challenge 2031 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a fabulous prize from Di's Digi Stamps.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2030

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2030, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by PIP Challenges this week.  Our prize is from Mo Manning Digital Stamps, and you don't want to miss out on a chance to win this one!!  My image from Mo Manning is called "Summer Girl" and she was colored with Impress Markers and Copics.  I fussy cut her out and then layered her on "sand" and "water" created with an embossing folder. I used Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker on the water, glasses and ice cream bar.  If you look close, you can see it!  Please visit our Challenge 2030 and uplink your image for a chance to win that awesome prize from Mo Manning!  Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 462

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 462, where our sponsor this week is Wink Wink Ink.  Our theme is "Favorite Embellishment".  Please check out all the awesome products at Wink Wink Ink!  I had a hard time deciding what my favorite embellishment was.  It came down to glitter/sparkly....and die cuts.  So I used both.  I printed the image on Northwoods water color paper and watercolored it with Tombow markers.  I layered it on scraps from my paper stash and the die cut the Happy Birthday.  I finished it off with glitter.  This will be for one of my great nephews whose birthday is on Halloween.  Please visit our Challenge 462 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Wink Wink Ink!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2029

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2029, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thank you to Polkadoodles for providing an image for the design team members to use.  I couldn't resist this cute "Hello". I'm making this to send to a friend and former co-worker who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.  I know it will bring a smile to his face, and purple is the color for pancreatic cancer. I colored the image with Copic markers and cut it and the background paper with oval dies, then mounted them on purple cardstock from my stash. I added just a touch of Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker to the butterflies.  I hope you will check out all the wonderful products at Polkadoodles and also visit our Challenge 2029 to see some great inspiration from the design team.  Make sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from Polkadoodles!  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2028

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2028, sponsored this week by the lovely Di's Digis. Thanks to Di's Digis for being such a valued and consistent sponsor for us - we really appreciate you!!
My card this week is what I call a "Clean-up" card.  It's made from all scraps that I "cleaned up" around the work station!! The beautiful designer paper was from a wonderful friend (thanks, Judy!!) and the sentiment was from My Sentiments Exactly. I edged the flowers with a little black ink to match.  Imagine me.....matchy, matchy!! 😊  Please visit our challenge to see the other pretty cards and uplink yours for a chance to win a really nice prize from Di's Digis.  Have an awesome week!!

PIP Challenge 2027

Our challenge this week is sponsored by Unity Stamps, and this image makes me laugh every time I read it!!  Check out all their awesome images at Unity Stamps.  And you can find some awesome inspiration at our Challenge 2027.  Thanks so much for stopping by!!

PIP Challenge 2026

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2026, sponsored this week by Newton's Nook.  Our theme this week is "CAS", which basically means limited layers, limited embellishments and lots of white space.  I used "Newton's Happy Mail" stamp set and colored it with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from the same set.  I added two strips of washi tape and layered it on a matching piece of pink cardstock.  That's it!!  I hope you'll check out all the awesome products at Newton's Nook and also visit our Challenge 2026.  If you uplink your creation, you could earn a chance at winning an awesome prize from Newton's Nook......a real treat!!  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 460

It's time for another Tuesday Throwdown Challenge, this one "Anything Goes" and sponsored by Sunny Studio.  This adorable image is called "Miss Moo".  Check out all the great products at Sunny Studio's website HERE.  I colored the image with Copic markers and picked out some funky patterned paper out of one of my paper scrap boxes.  Just a simple design, but the sentiment speaks volumes!  I love it!!  Please visit our Challenge 460 to see some great inspiration from the other Design Team Members and be sure to upload your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Sunny Studio.  As always, it's great to see you and I'm so glad you stopped by.  Happy Crafting!

PIP Challenge 2025

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2025, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digi Stamps.  This cutie is called "Poorly Pup".  You can check out all the awesome stamp at Di's Digi Stamps HERE.  I'm dedicating it to everyone who is feeling under the weather, for whatever reason.  Wishing you brighter days ahead!  I colored this with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers and used coordinating paper from my never-ending stash.  It's so much to look through the paper scrap boxes when I'm making cards!! Please visit our Challenge 2025 to see some great inspiration from the other Design Team Members and be sure to uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Di's Digi Stamps.  Thanks very much for stopping by, and have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2024

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 2024.  This week is an "Anything Goes" theme sponsored by Sheepski Designs.  Thank you very much to them for providing an image for the design team to work with. I chose this adorable "Party Animal" image and colored it with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers.  I added some Spectrum Noir Sparkle marker to the hat and balloons.  The background paper and doodad across the top were from my never-ending paper stash.  The sentiment is a favorite from Stampin' Up.  Please visit Sheepski Designs to see all their great products and also check out our Challenge 2024 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members. Thank you so much for stopping by - have a great week!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 459

It's time again for Tuesday Throwdown Challenge - this week is Challenge 459 and our sponsor is Dr. Digi.  Our theme is "SPECIAL GUY".  This image is called Rainy Raymond.  Check out all the great images at Dr. Digi.  I used Copic markers and a Stampin' Up embossing folder.  The sentiment is from my stash - it's been used so much the label is worn off! Visit our Challenge 459 and uplink your image using the theme "Special Guy" for a chance to win a prize from Dr, Digi.  Thanks for stopping by - have an awesome week!

PIP Challenge 2023

Hello, and welcome to this week's PIP Challenge 2023, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by StarStampz.  This adorable image provided by StarStampz is called Duckling March.  It reminded me of a nice summer day.  Thank you to StarStampz for the images to use by the design team members!  Visit their website to see all the great images they have to offer.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers, used a swiss dot embossing folder, some nesting die cuts, a Fun Stampers Journey sentiment and 3 pink gems from my stash.  Quick and easy to put together. Please check out our Challenge 2023 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from StarStampz. Thank you, and have a wonderful week!

PIP Challenge 2022

Yay! It's time for PIP Challenge 2020, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Limited Runs Stamps.  Thank you to Limited Runs for providing this adorable Mushroom 7 image for the design team members to work with.  Check out all their awesome products at their website. I used Copic markers to color the image, then found a sketch that I liked and tweaked a couple things just to be different! The sentiment is a "good ole' standby" from Stampin Up.  Please visit our challenge this week and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Limited Runs Stamps. Thanks so much - have an awesome day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 458

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 458, a Color Combo Challenge, sponsored this week by Crafty Girl Cards and Crafts.  Check out all her amazing designs HERE.  Thanks so much to CraftyGirl for providing an image for the design team members to use.  I chose these awesome balloons and colored them with Copic markers.  A "just because" sentiment was added on the bottom. I do hope you'll visit our Challenge 458 to see all the great inspiration from the other design team members and upload your creation for a chance to win a great prize from CraftyGirl.  Thanks very much for stopping by - have an awesome day!

PIP Challenge 2021

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2021, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by The Cutting Café.  Thank you to them for providing the images and instructions for this adorable tulip basket.  The whole front lifts up to see the inside of the card.  Please check out all the really cool ideas at The Cutting Café.  I used Stampin' Up markers on the card and fussy cut out the pieces, layering them according to the directions.  It was pretty easy to put together!  Please visit our challenge this week to see the other lovely tulip creations by the design team members and uplink your idea for a chance to win a really nice prize from The Cutting Café.  Thanks very much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2020

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2020, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles. Please visit their site to see all their amazing products!  I colored this beauty with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers and mounted it on black cardstock and then on colored cardstock from my stash that was embossed with a Stampin' Up embossing folder.  The sentiment is also from Polkadoodles.  I'm dedicating this card to my niece, who is a nurse working in Iowa. I'm so proud of her!  Be sure to check out our Challenge 2020 and see some great Polkadoodles images and inspiration from the other design team members.  Thanks so much for stopping by - take care and stay safe!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 457

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 457, where our sponsor is Sweet N Sassy.  Our theme this time is a Tic-Tac-Toe board, which is pictured above.  I used an image, a die and embossing for a diagonal tic-tac-toe.  The image is called Forget Me Not, an image provided by Sweet N Sassy (thank you very much!!).  The die is a scalloped rectangle.  The embossing is a swiss dot embossing folder.  It is a fun challenge, so I hope you will check it out HERE and upload your creation for a chance to win a very nice prize from Sweet N Sassy.  Thanks very much for stopping by and have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2019

Good Day, and welcome to PIP Challenge 2019, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by PIP Challenges this week!  I found the idea for this card when I was cleaning my craft room this past month.  (Yes, I actually can see the carpet now!!) I got to use a number of dies - 2 ovals, a Fiskars edge punch and 2 Stampin' Up label dies. The sentiment is from Fun Stampers Journey. I hope you will visit our challenge this week and see the awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  Make sure you uplink your creation for a chance to win a lovely prize from PIP Challenges!! Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2018

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 2018, sponsored this week by Gerda Steiner.  Thank you to Gerda Steiner for providing this adorable bear image for the design team to work with. Check out all their adorable images at their website. I wanted to make a springy card and use some things I haven't used in awhile, so this is what I came up with.  The fence die cut  was a gift, so I'm not sure where it came from. The little flowers are "stubby" stamps from Judith.  I daubered green for grass and made some clouds for a background.  Please visit our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and be sure to uplink your image for a chance to win a nice prize!!  Great to see you - thanks very much for stopping by!