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Hi, my name is Terri. My grandmothers taught me how to crochet and embroider on dish towels when I was a little girl, and that started my love of crafting. Over the years I tried different things but my favorite is still stamping and card making. And what makes it better now is that my 2 sisters like it also!! It's fun when we can get together and make cards!! I love learning new ideas and techniques and give hope to others to step out of their comfort zone and try a few new things. Thanks so much for stopping by....follow along if you'd like and see what we can create!!

Friday, December 31, 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 



HAPPY NEW YEAR!  WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN 2022!

Image courtesy of Gerda Steiner Designs.  Thanks Gerda!


Monday, December 6, 2021

PIP Challenge 2149

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2149, an Anything Goes Challenge.  PIP is graciously providing the winner of this week's challenge a gift certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil.  You can check out all their great products HERE.  Please visit Challenge 2149 and uplink your creation for a chance to win this nice gift certificate!  My card this week is from a retired Fun Stampers Journey set.  It was made to lift the spirits of a good friend. Thanks so much for stopping by - I hope you have a great week!!

Monday, November 29, 2021

PIP Challenge 2148

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2148, sponsored this week by PIP Challenges.  The prize is a gift certificate to Sweet N Sassy Stamps.  I used a wolf image from Sarasota Stamps and did a bleaching technique to make the different colors.  I was amazed at how the paper responded to the bleach.  I used Stickles for the eyes.  I wanted to keep the card simple so the image is all I put on the front.  I thought I could use it for a masculine birthday card.  I hope you'll visit Challenge 2148 and add your link for a chance to win this awesome gift certificate from Sweet N Sassy!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!!

Monday, November 22, 2021

PIP Challenge 2147

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge!!  Challenge 2147 is an Anything Goes challenge sponsored by Lawn Fawn.  This card was made with stamps from the "Christmas Fishes" stamp set. You can see all the wonderful Lawn Fawn products HERE at their website.  I stamped the tree in the middle of my white piece and then randomly stamped little fishes around it.  I added the sentiment at the top along with a few music notes.  Bubbles were added next and finally a few blue gems.  The white bow was added last.  Please visit our Challenge 2147 and uplink your creation for a chance to win an awesome prize from Lawn Fawn.  A big thank you to Lawn Fawn for supporting PIP Challenges!  Have a great week!  

Monday, November 15, 2021

PIP Challenge 2146

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2146, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thank you to Polkadoodles for providing an image for the design team to work with.  I chose this adorable bear with presents and colored it with Copic Markers.  You can see all the awesome products at Polkadoodles Website.  And you can visit PIP Challenge 2146 HERE for a chance to upload your creation and win a nice prize from Polkadoodles.  Good Luck!!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Monday, November 8, 2021

PIP Challenge 2145

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2145, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.  I used stamps from the Mon Ami set, and am very thankful that it was given to me as a design team member from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps - Thank you!!  You can see all their wonderful products HERE at their website.  I used a card I had started to make but wasn't sure how to finish it.  I stamped the image and popped it up.  I added the sentiment and the bow and pearl accent.  Papers and background flower image are from Fun Stampers Journey.  Please visit our Challenge 2145 and uplink your project for a chance to win a nice prize from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.  Thanks for stopping by - have a great week!

Thursday, October 28, 2021

PIP Challenge 2143

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2143, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Beccy's Place.  A big shout out to Beccy's Place for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  This hippo is from the Live Large set.  You can find it and many other awesome images at Beccy's Place website.  I colored the image with Copic markers, then die cut with circle dies and coordinating paper.  Check out our Challenge 2143 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a prize from Beccy's Place.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!!

Monday, October 18, 2021

PIP Challenge 2142


 It's time again for another PIP Challenge, this week sponsored by Newton's Nook.  If you don't already know, I am a HUGE Newton's Nook fan and haven't seen a stamp set that I don't like!!  Please visit Newton's Nook Website to see what I'm talking about!  This card was make with the stamp set Coffee & Wine.  It is colored with Copic markers and I used paper from my never-ending stash. Be sure to check out Challenge 2142 to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your creation to win a nice prize from Newton's Nook. Thanks so much for stopping by - I appreciate it!!

Monday, October 11, 2021

PIP Challenge 2141

 

Thank you for stopping by for PIP Challenge 2141, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by Sheepski Designs.  A big thank you to Sheepski Designs for providing images for the design team to work with.  This is called "Berries" and is colored with Copic markers.  Each berry has Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker added to it.  I kept the design simple to highlight the image.  Check out all the great products at Sheepski Designs and be sure to visit Challenge 2141 for a chance to upload your creation and win a nice prize from Sheepski Designs.  Have a great week!!

Monday, October 4, 2021

PIP Challenge 2140

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2140, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by The Cutting Cafe.  A big Thank You shout out to The Cutting Cafe for providing a file for the design team members to work with.  This is called Sucker Treat Cup Set and I used Halloween papers to make the box and inside.  Check out all the great cutting files at The Cutting Cafe - you'll fall in love!!  And be sure to visit our Challenge 2140 for some great inspiration from the other design team members. Have a great week - as always, thanks so much for stopping by!

Monday, September 27, 2021

PIP Challenge 2139

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge - this week is sponsored by Polkadoodles!  Love their images!!  Check out all the great things here at Polkadoodles.  And thank you to them for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  This one is called Winnie - Hi It's Me.  I colored it with Copic markers and layered it on some shimmery paper from my stash.  I used a Stampin' Up embossing folder called "Brick and Mortar" and lightly daubered ink over the top of it. A "thinking of you" sentiment was added at the bottom.  Please visit our Challenge 2139 to see some awesome inspiration from the design team members and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Polkadoodles.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have an awesome week!

Monday, September 20, 2021

PIP Challenge 2138

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2138, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored by Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you so much to Jan for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  This one is called Caroling.  I colored it with Copic markers and layered it on coordinating cardstock from my never-ending stash.  I wasn't sure about a sentiment on the front, so I left it off. I can always add it later.  Please visit Jan's Digi Stamps and check out all the great products she has to offer.  And be sure to take a peek at Challenge 2138 to see what the other design team members created.  You can uplink your creation for a chance to win a great prize from Jan's Digi Stamps!!  Thanks for stopping by - have an awesome week!

Monday, September 13, 2021

PIP Challenge 2137

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2137, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges.  I made a few cards using the same layout.  The sentiments and bows are made with products from Fun Stampers Journey.  Designer paper was from a tablet given to me from a friend. The 4 x 5.25" card is mounted on black cardstock.  Be sure to visit Challenge 2137 for a chance to win a prize from Mo Manning, courtesy of Pammies Inky Pinkies. Thanks for stopping by - see you next week!

Thursday, September 9, 2021

PIP 2136

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge, this week sponsored by Cas-ual Fridays Stamps.  Thanks so much to them for providing a stamp set for the design team members to use throughout the year.  This set is called Mon Ami.  I stamped the images on white cardstock and colored them with Copic markers.  Then I embossed the piece with Stampin' Up's Tufted embossing folder.  I stamped the sentiment in black ink.  Please visit Cas-ual Fridays Stamps HERE to see all their wonderful products!  Be sure to check out Challenge 2136 and uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Cas-ual Fridays Stamps.  Thanks very much for stopping by! Have an awesome week!

Monday, August 23, 2021

PIP Challenge 2134

 

Welcome to PIIP Challenge 2134, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Sheepski Designs.  This adorable image is called "My Pad" and is one of many awesome designs that you can check out at Sheepski Designs website.  Thank you to Sheepski Designs for providing an image for the design team members to work with!  I colored the image with Copic markers and added Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker to the flower.  It's mounted on scraps from my stash.  I hope you'll visit Challenge 2134 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Sheepski Designs.  Thanks so much for stopping by - it was great to see you!!

Monday, August 16, 2021

PIP Challenge 2133

 

Hello, and welcome to PIP Challenge 2133, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Jan's Digi Stamps.  A big thank you to Jan for providing an image for the design team members to work with. This one is called Fall Note. Please visit Jan's Digi Stamps website to see all the wonderful products she has to offer.  I colored the image with Co pic markers and layered it on scraps from my never-ending stash. I shaded the image background in a wheat colored ink with a dauber because the white background was just too bright. I hope you'll visit Challenge 2133 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and also uplink your image for a chance to win an exciting prize from Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you very much for stopping by!

Monday, August 9, 2021

PIP Challenge 2132

 

YAY! It's time for another PIP Challenge, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by Lee Holland. Thank you so much to Lee Holland for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  I colored this umbrella girl with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers. It's layered on designer paper and cardstock from my stash, and I added a few gems for embellishment.  The sentiment is from Newton's Nook.  I hope you'll visit Lee Holland's website to see all the great products there and also stop by PIP Challenge 2132 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win a really great prize from Lee Holland.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

Monday, August 2, 2021

PIP Challenge 2131

 

Hello, and welcome to PIP Challenge 2131, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by StarStampz.  Thank you to StarStampz for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  Check out all their wonderful products at their website HERE.  I colored the image with Copic markers and added some coordinating colored paper behind the image.  All this was mounted on black cardstock from my stash.  I added some Spectrum Noir sparkle marker to the water and beach ball.  I hope you'll visit our Challenge 2131 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from StarStampz.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

Monday, July 26, 2021

PIP Challenge 2130

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2130, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by We Are 3.  Thank you to We Are 3 for providing this adorable cactus image for the design team to use.  Check out all their products by clicking HERE to go to their website.  I colored the image with Copic markers and mounted it on a Crafters Companion border die cut and some scraps from my never-ending stash.  The sentiment is one I found on my craft table - sorry, not sure who it is from.  Before you leave, please visit Challenge 2130 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Thanks so much!

Monday, July 5, 2021

PIP Challenge 2127

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2127, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Newton's Nook.  I am a huge Newton's Nook fan, and hope you will check out all their great products at Newton's Nook website.  I could shop for hours!!  I chose a stamp from Newton's Birthday Bash set and colored it with Copic markers.  The "happy" is from Newton's Holiday Wishes set.  I added 3 coordinating enamel dots for embellishment.  The die cut is from Crafter's Companion (I think).  Please visit Challenge 2127 and uplink your creation for a chance to win an awesome prize from Newton's Nook.  I can't wait to see what you create!  Have a Happy 4th of July and an awesome week!

Monday, June 28, 2021

Challenge 2126

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is Challenge 2126, and is sponsored by Beccy's Place.  Thanks very much to Beccy's Place for providing an image for the design team members to use.  This beautiful flower is from Arum Lilies and is colored with Copic markers.  I used a Spellbinders die cut and a sentiment from Stampin' Up.  I hope you'll visit Beccy's Place to see all her beautiful products and also check out our Challenge 2126 while you're at it.  Uplink your image for a chance to win an awesome prize from Beccy's Place.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week and Happy Crafting!!

Monday, June 21, 2021

PIP Challenge 2125

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2125, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Gerda Steiner.  Thanks so much to Gerda Steiner for providing this adorable "Mouse With Drink" image for the design team members to use.  You can check out all the awesome products here at Gerda Steiner's website.  It was fun coloring this image with Copic markers. I fussy cut it out and then layered it on a scalloped circle die cut. I added a scrap from my stash and drew a border around the edge. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.  Check out all the entries at Challenge 2125, and uplink your creation for a chance to win a fabulous Gerda Steiner prize.  Can't wait to see what you create!!

Monday, June 14, 2021

PIP Challenge 2124

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2124, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you to Jan for providing an image for the design team members to work with. This is called Coffee Cup 4. Please visit Jan's Digi Stamps to see all her wonderful products!!  This is one of my favorite images by Jan and I've used it many times. I colored it with Copic markers and cut it out with a circle die cut.  I matched up papers from my never-ending box of scraps.  I'm not sure what kind of card it will turn into - it's just a nice image to let someone know they are being thought of.  And we can all use that!!  Please check out Challenge 2124 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your image for a chance to win a nice prize from Jan's Digi Stamps!  Thanks very much for stopping by - have a super week!!

Monday, June 7, 2021

PIP Challenge 2123

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2123, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by The Cutting Cafe.  Thank you to The Cutting Cafe for providing an image for the design team to work with.....this one is called Post It Note Set.  I've made this set many times and found it to be a great little desk accessory!  You can check out all their great ideas and images at The Cutting Cafe website.  I couldn't get the colors of the designer paper I used to photograph well, so I turned it into a black and white image.  Something different....  Be sure to visit our challenge and see all the other inspirational ideas from the design team members.  Uplink your creation to win an exciting prize from The Cutting Cafe.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

Monday, May 31, 2021

PIP Challenge 2122

 

It's BUTTERFLY time at PIP Challenges this week with a theme for Challenge 2122.  Yes, it's BUTTERFLIES so create with your favorite butterfly image and upload at PIP Challenge 2122 for a chance to win a really awesome prize from our wonderful sponsor.....Bugaboo Stamps!  Check out all their amazing products at Bugaboo Stamps Website.  I can't wait to see what you create!!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

Monday, May 24, 2021

PIP Challenge 2121

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is Challenge 2121, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by Polkadoodles.  Thanks so much to Polkadoodles for providing this adorable "Just A Note" image for the design team members to use.  I colored it with Copic markers and initially was going to do a one-layer card (very CAS) but it just needed something more.  So out came my box of scraps and I matched up a couple of layers.  This bunny is so cute - hard to resist!!  You can check out all the awesome products here at Polkadoodles website.  And be sure to visit our Challenge 2121 also to uplink your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from Polkadoodles!  Thanks for stopping by!!

Monday, May 17, 2021

PIP Challenge 2120

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2120, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by StarStampz.  Thank you to StarStampz for providing an image for the design team members to use. This one is called "English Lady" and is colored with Copic markers.  I used Newton's Nook "Cascading Stars" stencil with some pan pastels to make the background and then popped up the image on top.  The sentiment is from Stampin' Up. Please visit StarStampz to see all their beautiful images and be sure to also check out Challenge 2120.  Uplink your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from StarStampz!  Looking forward to seeing what you make!!  Thank you for stopping by......have a great week.

Monday, May 10, 2021

PIP Challenge 2119

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge - this one is Challenge 2119 - and is sponsored by We Are 3. You can see all of their wonderful products HERE at their website.  Thank you to We Are 3 for providing this beautiful "Rose Bud" image for the design team to work with.  I colored it with Copic markers and used a retired Stampin' Up embossing folder and scraps from my stash.  I added Wink of Stella for accent, although it's a little hard to see in this picture.  I do hope you'll visit our Challenge 2119 and join us for a chance to win a really nice prize from We Are 3. Thank you for stopping by and have a great week!

Monday, April 19, 2021

PIP Challenge 2116

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge2116, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by Newton's Nook.  I used stamps from Newton's Birthday Bash set and colored them with Copic markers.  I added a few gems from my stash for accent.  Please visit Newton's Nook website and check out all their amazing products.  And you can visit Challenge 2116 to uplink your creation for a chance to win a great prize from Newton's Nook!  Thanks very much for stopping by!

Monday, April 12, 2021

PIP Challenge 2115

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2115, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Jan's Digi Stamps.  A big thank you to Jan for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  This image is Coffee Cup 4 and is colored with Copic Markers.  Be sure to visit Jan's Digi Stamps website to see all the wonderful images and product she has to offer!  I layered the image on kraft cardstock and used some coordinating paper and a Stampin' Up Brick and Mortar embossing folder on the white background piece.  A go-to Happy Birthday sentiment was placed at the bottom.  The heart steam has some Wink of Stella on it - hard to see in the picture.  I hope you'll visit our Challenge 2115 and uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Jan's Digi Stamps!  Happy Crafting!!

Monday, April 5, 2021

PIP Challenge 2114

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge!  Challenge 2114 is an Anything Goes Challenge sponsored by Gerda Steiner.  Thank you to Gerda Steiner for providing an image for the design team members to use this week.  This cutie is called "Pen Pal Bear" and was colored with Copic markers.  It was combined with papers from my stash to create a sweet Happy Birthday card.  Please visit Gerda Steiner's website to see all the wonderful products they have to offer.  And be sure to check out our Challenge 2114 for a chance to upload your creation and win a great prize from Gerda Steiner.  Thanks very much for stopping by!

Monday, March 29, 2021

PIP Challenge 2113

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2113.  This week our theme is an Inspiration Challenge.  Be sure to stop by Challenge 2113 and check out the photo inspiration and then uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from PIP - a Mo's Digital Pencil Gift Certificate!  I made this thank you note as a sample for a wedding thank you.  The hydrangea image is from a set of various flower images and is colored with pencils.  The embossed Thank You is from my stash - not sure who makes it, but it is very pretty!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Hope to see you in our challenge!! Have a great week!

Monday, March 22, 2021

PIP Challenge 2112

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2112, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by We Are 3.  Thank you to We Are 3 for the lovely images for the design team members to work with.  The one I used is called Umbrella Dots.  Check out all their wonderful images and products at We Are 3 website.  I colored the umbrellas with Copic markers and made this into a baby shower card for a little boy.  I was inspired to do this because I just found out I'm going to be a Great Aunt again! So excited for the proud parents!!  I die cut the umbrella images and layered them on cardstock from my stash.  A chevron embossing folder was used on the background paper.  A simple sentiment typed on the computer completed the card.  Please visit our Challenge 2112 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really great prize from We Are 3.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Monday, March 15, 2021

PIP Challenge 2111

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2111, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you so very much to Jan's Digi Stamps for providing an image for the design team members to use.  I chose this beautiful Easter cross, crown and frond along with the Easter Blessings sentiment.  Please visit Jan's Digi Stamps website to see all of her amazing products.  The image was colored with Copic markers and layered on dark brown and then olive paper from my cardstock stash.  The sentiment was cut out with die cuts. I hope you will check out our Challenge 2111 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a prize from Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you for stopping by!

Monday, March 8, 2021

PIP Challenge 2110

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2110, an Anything Goes Challenge sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Please visit Polkadoodles' website to see all their adorable images and product - so much to choose from!  Thank you to our wonderful sponsor for providing an image for the design team to work with. This cutie is called "Some Bunny Adores You". I colored it with Copic markers and then layered on some purple cardstock and a piece of Easter Egg designer paper.  I added 3 little gems for accent. The sentiment is die cut and popped up with pop dots. You can check out all the other design team members' creations at PIP Challenge 2110.  We hope you'll join us by uplinking your creation for a chance to win a wonderful prize from Polkadoodles!  Thanks for stopping by - so nice to see you!

Monday, March 1, 2021

Challenge 2109

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2109, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.  Please visit CAS-ual Fridays Stamps website to see all their adorable images!  And thank you to them for providing a image for the design team members to work with.  This one is called Little Huggables.  I colored the images with Copic markers and cut them out with circle die cuts, then layered them on ribbon from my stash and then on embossed cardstock.  A simple thank you card to highlight these adorable images!  Please visit our Challenge 2109 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your creation for a chance to win an awesome prize from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!  You'll have so much fun shopping!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

Monday, February 15, 2021

PIP Challenge 2107

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2107, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Bugaboo Stamps.  You can check out all of their amazing products here at Bugaboo Stamps.  This image is from the Stella Summer Blocks collection, called "I Told You So".  It's colored with Copic markers and mounted on designer paper and cardstock from my stash.  I added 3 enamel dots for accent.  It was a fun image to work with!  Please visit our Challenge 2107 to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Bugaboo Stamps!  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

Monday, February 8, 2021

PIP Challenge 2106

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2106, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Sheepski Designs.  A big thank you to Sheepski Designs for providing images for the design team members to work with.  This one is called "SnoWorries".  Please visit their website to see all their great products!  I colored the image with Copic markers and added just a little Wink of Stella to the snow to make it sparkle (hard to tell from the picture).  I found some coordinating papers in my never-ending stash and started layering. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.  I hope you will check out our Challenge 2106 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Sheepski Designs.  It was great that you stopped by - Thank You!

Monday, February 1, 2021

PIP Challenge 2105

 

YAY!  It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This week our theme is "Anything Goes" and is sponsored by StarStampz.  This adorable image is called "Whale of a Tale".  Thanks so much to StarStampz for providing images for the design team to work with.  You can see all their awesome products at their website at StarStampz.  I colored the image with Copic markers and then found some matching scraps in my never-ending scrap stash.  I embossed the purply color cardstock with a heart embossing folder and then used a banner die cut to cut out the sentiment (Fun Stampers Journey - retired).  A touch of Wink of Stella on the water, and it was done.  Please visit our Challenge 2105 and uplink your entry for a chance to win a really nice prize from StarStampz.  And thank you so much for stopping by.  Have a great week!

Monday, January 25, 2021

PIP Challenge 2104

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2104, an Anything Goes Challenge sponsored this week by Cas-ual Fridays Stamps. A big thank you to Cas-ual Fridays stamps for providing the stamps for the design team members to use.  What awesome products they have - you can check them out here at Cas-ual Fridays Stamps.  I used a technique I haven't done in years.  It's a stamp pad direct to water color paper technique.  I stamped my ink pads directly on the water color paper, then spritzed them with water. The color runs and makes a cool background. After drying, I stamped the images on the paper and added a few gems for embellishment.  Please visit our Challenge 2104 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your creation for a chance to win a great prize from Cas-ual Fridays Stamps!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Monday, January 18, 2021

PIP Challene 2103

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2103, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thanks so much to Polkadoodles for supplying an image for the design team members to use.  This adorable image is called "Too Cute Xmas Bella - Lots of Gifts".  Please visit Polkadoodles to see all their awesome products!  I colored the image with Copic markers and added a little bit of red Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker to the package bow. I used a scalloped rectangle die cut and then a circle die cut on the top layer of designer paper and a scalloped heart to punch out the sentiment.  The bow was made from a scrap piece of twine.  Please check out our Challenge 2103 to see all the great inspiration and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Polkadoodles.  As always, I appreciate you stopping by!  Have a great week!

Monday, January 11, 2021

PIP Challenge 2102

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge - this one Challenge 2102, sponsored by The Cutting Cafe.  Please visit their website to see some really awesome products and designs!!  And thank you to The Cutting Cafe for providing this adorable mitten image for the design team members to use!!  I wanted to do a unique valentine's day card this year and I thought the mitten card was a great choice.  It was really fun to make!  Please stop by Challenge 2102 to see some inspiration from the other design team members and to uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from The Cutting Cafe.  Thanks very much for stopping by!

Monday, January 4, 2021

PIP Challenge 2101

 

Happy New Year!  Welcome to PIP Challenges "Anything Goes" Challenge 2021.  And welcome to another year of creative fun, starting off with Newton's Nook.  This cutie is called "Newton Loves Coffee" and I also used Newton's "Snowfall Stencil".  You can find all their awesome products HERE.  I used a dauber and light blue ink to make the background with the stencil.  I spritzed it with a shimmer spray (but it's hard to see in the picture).  I colored the image with Copic markers and added a little shading behind the image.  Die cuts were used to cut out the image.  Please stop by our Challenge 2021 and be sure to upload your creation for a chance to win a great prize from Newton's Nook!  Thanks so much for stopping by!!