Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 400

Hello, and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 400, sponsored this week by Power Poppy.  Thank you very much to Power Poppy for providing digital images for the design team members.  I chose this one called "Tea Cake with Strawberries".  Our theme this week is a color challenge, and you can find the color palette HERE at our challenge this week.

I used Copic markers to color the image and added Journey glaze to the cake plate and Spectrum Noir sparkle pen to the strawberries.  Then I used colored cardstock from my stash for the layers.  The flowers are from my embellishment stash, and the sentiment is from Stampin' Up.   Be sure to check out the great cards from our design team, and get your project uploaded for a chance to win a prize from Power Poppy.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1827

Happy Monday Everyone!  Welcome to PIP Challenge 1827, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digis.  Please be sure to visit their website to see what cute and adorable images they have to offer.  Thanks for being such a great sponsor!!

My card this week uses images and an embossing folder from Stampin' Up.  I colored the stamp itself with markers and stamped the image on white paper. The sentiment was cut out using an oval die cut (sorry, can't remember who it is from) and then popped up with pop dots.  I added a black layer of paper to offset the image panel and then the whole thing is spritzed with shimmer spray.

Please be sure to check out the other inspiration from our design team members at this week's challenge and get your project uploaded for a chance to win a $12 gift certificate from Di's Digis.  That's a great prize!!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1826

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1826, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Thank you very much to Sparkle N Sprinkle for supplying the images for the design team to use.  I chose "Hummingbirds & Flowers".  Be sure to check out their website to see all the awesome images they have!!  I colored this image with Copic markers and used Nestibilities die cuts.  I colored some white sparkly ribbon with one of the Copic markers so it would match. Then I layered it all on white cardstock and matching colored paper.  Three rhinestones in the bottom corner finished off the card.  Be sure to stop by our challenge this week to see the wonderful cards made by the other design team members and to get your project uploaded for a chance to win product from Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Can't wait to see what you create!!   Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 398

Hello, and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 398, where our theme is "Interactive Card" and our sponsor is the lovely Kim Sherrod at LilyPatch Boutique. Please be sure to check out her website to see the wonderful items she has!

I had so many ideas for my interactive card.....first it was a waterfall card, then a magic card where you pull up a panel with a black and white image and the same image is colored underneath, then a pinwheel card, and I finally settled on a spinner card.  These are so much fun, and perfect for kids of all ages! You'd be surprised how many spins it takes to make the arrow land on the sentiment!  My supplies and stamps are all from Fun Stampers Journey this week.

Our Interactive Challenge can be found HERE and I hope you visit it to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Be sure to uplink your Interactive project for a chance to win a great prize from our sponsor!  Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!!

PIP Challenge 1825

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1825, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  I'd like to thank Digital Delights by Louby Loo for providing images for the Design Team to use.  Be sure to check out their website HERE to see all the delightful products they have!  I chose this image called "Fishing Donald".  He is colored with Copic markers.  I made a background scene with stamps from the "Waterfront" set at SU.  The sentiment is from my stash. I did use a Spectrum Noir sparkle pen on the water, although it is hard to see in the photo.  Please visit our challenge this week to see some awesome inspiration from the other Design Team members, and get your project uploaded for a chance to win product from Digital Delights by Louby Loo!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a great day!

PIP Challenge 1824

Welcome, welcome!  It's Pammies Inky Pinkies (PIP) Challenge 1824, sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps this week.  Our theme is "Anything Goes".  Thanks so much to Bugaboo Stamps for providing an image for the design team members to use.  I chose this adorable "Bird Trio Summer" image.  Couldn't resist the cuteness!  Be sure to check out their website for a whole lot more cuteness you can't resist!!  I colored the image with Copic markers and highlighted almost everything with Spectrum Noir sparkle markers.  Once I got started, I just couldn't stop!!  The background papers are from my stash, and the sentiment is from Fun Stampers Journey.  I added a black twine triple bow and a few enamel dots in the corner.  That's it!  So glad you stopped by - thank you!  Be sure to visit our challenge this week to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  And don't forget to uplink your project for a chance to win a $12 gift certificate from Bugaboo Stamps.  That's an awesome prize!!  Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 396

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 396, sponsored this week by The Paper Shelter.  Our theme is "Tag It", so anything to do with a tag!!  Thanks so much to The Paper Shelter for providing this yummy image appropriately named "YUMMY" for us to use!  It was so much fun coloring it with my Copic markers.  I added some Journey Glaze from Fun Stampers Journey on the glass and cherry.  The background is embossed with a Darice embossing folder, and the sentiment is from Door County Rubber Stamps.  A few sequins were added too. I hope you'll join us at our "Tag It" Challenge this week....I'm really excited to see what you create.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1823

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1823, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by All Dressed Up.  Thank you to All Dressed Up for providing an image for us to use....I picked this one called "Smile It's Your Birthday".  Be sure to visit their website and see all the great products they have!  I colored the image with Copic markers and used coordinating papers from Neenah Papers to make the layers.  After making a few clouds in the background, I added a very special butterfly sticker from a sheet that was given to me by my mother - thanks Mom!! ❤😊
Be sure to visit our challenge this week and see all the wonderful inspiration from the other design team members....can't wait to see your project in our challenge!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a great day!

PIP Challenge 1822

Happy Monday and welcome to PIP Challenge 1822, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thank you Polkadoodles for providing images for the Design Team to use in this challenge.  This is an adorable image called "Earlie Bouquet".  Please be sure to check out all their images at their website!

I printed the image in color and enhanced it with Spectrum Noir sparkle pens on the flowers. I cut it out using some square die cuts, then layered it onto an embossed piece of Tim Holtz Alterations brick design.  I added a die cut sentiment, ribbon and a few sequins to finish it off.  Please be sure to visit our challenge this week and get your project linked up for a chance to win some digital images from our awesome sponsor!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 394

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 394 where our theme this week is "Create Your Own Background" and our sponsor is Kindred Stamps..  How fun is that??  I used a mixture of ribbon and washi tape scraps from my stash to create a background in navy and gold.  I used a Father's Day stamp from Paper Inspirations and layered this on navy and white cardstock.  The finishing touch was a few gold stars for embellishment.  Be sure to check out our challenge this week and get your project uploaded.  Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!!

PIP Challenge 1821

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1821, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digis.  Thank you to Di's Digis for being our sponsor this week - I am using this adorable image from their product line called "Sunflower Ted".  Please visit Di's Digis to see the other great products they have to offer! I colored the image with Copic markers and added some sparkle with my Sparkle Pen from Spectrum Noir.  The background is made with washi tape and adhesive ribbon from my stash. I have been struggling with how to use washi tape for a long time and I finally stepped out of my comfort zone and tried this.  After applying the washi and ribbon tape, I mounted the piece on black cardstock and then again on the base card.  I added a sentiment from Stampendous and 3 black rhinestones to finish it off. Thanks so much for stopping by - check out our challenge this week to see some wonderful inspiration from the other members of the Design Team and be sure to get your project linked up for a chance to win some product from Di's Digis.  So great to see you here, as always, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1820

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1820, an Anything Goes challenge sponsored this week by Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Thank you so much to Sparkle N Sprinkle for providing an image for us to use. I chose this beautiful Happy Birthday sentiment called "Love and Laughter".  Please visit their website to see all the great products they have to offer.

I printed the sentiment on white card stock and "daubered" the background with distress inks (Broken China and Peacock Feather).  One of my daubers was pretty worn and it made a feathery  design, which I really liked. Then I used black ink and a  Tim Holtz stencil (Wildflowers) to make the flowers on the bottom of the card. I added some black twine and a black gem for dimension and spritzed the whole thing with shimmer mist. I layered this on black cardstock and then again on a white card base.

Please visit our challenge this week to see the wonderful cards made by the other Design Team members, and link up your creation for a chance to win product from this week's sponsor, Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 392

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 392, sponsored by Kitty Bee.  Our theme this week is "Crop Your Image"..... so pick your image and then just use part of it.  I chose this cute "Love Bug" image and used a circle die to cut out just the face part.  I used Copic markers to color it and made that into a cute birthday card in pastel colors.   Please visit our wonderful sponsor, Kitty Bee, and see all their awesome products.  And then be sure to visit our challenge this week to see the beautiful inspiration from the other design team members. Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1819

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1819, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Digital Delights by Louby Loo. Thank you so much to Digital Delights for providing a digital image for the design team to work with!  I chose "Ice Cream Roxy" and colored it with Copic markers.  I used some Whip Cream silk from Fun Stampers Journey to splatter the blue background and added a banner and sentiment (also from FSJ).  A few layers later and the card was finished!  Nice, quick and easy!  Please visit our challenge this week to see some awfully cute cards made by the other design team members, and get yours linked up for a chance to win some product from Digital Delights! Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1818

Happy Monday, and welcome to Pammies Inky Pinkies (PIP) Challenge 1818, an Anything Goes challenge sponsored this week by Newton's Nook.  Thank you so much to Newton's Nook for being such an awesome sponsor!  I am using stamps from  "Newton's Birthday Bash".  Be sure to visit Newton's Nook website to see all the delicious products they have!!

I used an embossing resist technique this week, stamping my background images with VersaMark on white paper and using white embossing powder.  Then I heat embossed the piece and applied ink in 3 different colors.  The embossed images resist the colored ink and show up white in the background. I colored Newton and his presents with Copic markers and used a couple of dies to make a decorative circle piece.  I added some ribbon from my stash and just a touch of Spectrum Noir sparkle pen on the ribbons of the presents.  A quick "Happy Birthday" sentiment and I was finished!

Thank you so much for stopping by - love seeing you and hope you will check out the other design team members inspiration at our challenge.  I can't wait to see your entry into our drawing for some Newton's Nook product!!  Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 390

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 390 - Critter Crazy is our theme.  Our sponsor is My Grafico, and I'd like to thank them for providing these adorable critter images to use on our cards!  Be sure to check out all the wonderful products at My Grafico!!

I colored my critters with Copic Markers.  The background is a scene made with trees from Sugar Pea stamps and a sentiment from Fun Stampers Journey.  I popped up the critters with pop dots and lined them up across the front of the card.  This card is going to my great-nephew who turns 1 year old very soon.  I think he will love the little critters!!

Please visit our challenge this week and see the awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  I'd love to see what you create for our Critter Crazy theme!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1817

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1817, where our theme is "Rainy Day" and our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.  Thanks so much to Bugaboo for providing an image for the design team to use....be sure to visit their website to see all the awesome images they have!

The image is colored with Copic markers and then layered on a piece of glitter paper.  A simple sentiment from Fun Stampers Journey finishes off the card.  Thank you so much for stopping by - be sure to visit our challenge this week to see the awesome cards made by our design team members and get yours uploaded!   Have a wonderful day!!

PIP Challenge 1816

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1816, an Anything Goes challenge sponsored this week by Sasayaki Glitter.  Thank you to our wonderful sponsor for providing this image called "Mia's Graduation" for us to work with.  Be sure to visit their website and see all the great products they have to offer.

I colored the image with Copic markers and fussy cut it out. I used a diecut to make a design on one side of the card and then used the "Splat" stamp and a sentiment from Fun Stampers Journey on the other side of the card before layering "Mia" on top.  I used a sparkle marker from Spectrum Noir on her cap and gown and added a few rhinestones for accent.

So happy you stopped by - be sure to visit PIP Challenges to see the other design team members' awesome inspiration and get your project linked up for a chance to win product from Sasayaki Glitter.  Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 388

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 388, where our theme is "Glimmer and Shine" and our sponsor is Studio Katia.  Please check out the wonderful products at Studio Katia.....there are so many awesome things!!  Thank you for being our sponsor this week!   I used the stamp set "Together We Bloom" and stamped 3 flower images in VersaMark on watercolor paper and then heat embossed them with black embossing powder.  I used Tombow markers and an aqua pen to color them.  I had planned to use the sentiment from the set also, but it was too large for my circles, so I opted for a Best Wishes stamp from my stash.  After adding some sequins, I sprayed the entire card with a glimmer spray and then used my Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens to add more glimmer to the flowers.  If you zoom in, you can see all this glimmer.

Be sure to visit our challenge this week to see the inspiration from our design team members.  We'd love to see your projects, also!!  And the bonus is that you can enter for a chance to win a prize from Studio Katia!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1815

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1815, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored by Gerda Steiner this week.  Thanks very much to Gerda Steiner for providing this adorable "Strawberry Mouse" image for us to use!  Be sure to check out all the other adorable products at their site!!  So much to choose from....

I wanted to make a shaker card this week and found these plastic shaker forms in my stash.  I colored the image with Copic markers and added some Red Spectrum Noir sparkle marker - you can see it up close. I fussy cut the image out and layered it to the cardstock.  I added some sequins and beads to match my paper to the shaker form and got it all glued together. Then I added a sentiment from Fun Stampers Journey. Final touch was some black bakers twine.

I hope you check out the other inspirational cards by our design team at our challenge this week and upload your creation for a chance to win some product from Gerda Steiner.  As always, it's great to see you and I'm so glad you stopped by!  Have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1814

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1814, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thank you to Polkadoodles for providing an image for us to use....I chose this cutie called See the Signs.  Love it's versatility in being able to stamp whatever I wanted on the sign.  Please visit their website to see all the awesome products they have!!

I colored the image with Tombow markers and paper-pieced her dress.  I used an oval die cut to cut the image out.  The background was made using a plastic stencil and Nuvo Glimmer Paste...a new technique I've fallen in love with!  Love the iridescent colors!!  I added a few glittered gem stones from my stash and that's it!  I hope you'll check out our challenge this week and link up your creation for a chance to win a prize from our sponsor.  So glad to see you - thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 386

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 386, where our theme is Rainbow Colors and our sponsor is "Your Next Stamp".  Thank you very much to our sponsor for providing a beautiful stamp set to use.....this one is called "Snorkel Fun Fishy" and is simply adorable!  Please visit their website to see all the great products they have.
I colored the image with Tombow markers and layered it on some rainbow patterned paper and matching cardstock.  I used Wink of Stella on the goggles and bubbles and added a few enamel dots for embellishment.  A quick, easy and very fun card to make!  Thank you for stopping by - it's always great to see you!  Be sure to check out our challenge this week for some great inspiration from the design team and link up your entry to our challenge. Have a wonderful day!!

PIP Challenge 1813

Happy Monday, Happy April and hopefully, Happy Spring!!  Welcome to this week's PIP Challenge, where our theme is "Anything Goes" and our awesome sponsor is Limited Runs Digi Stamps.  I would like to say "thank you" to Limited Runs for providing images for the design team to use this week.  My choice was "Flower with Lady Bug".  Please visit their website to see all the great products they have!
I colored the image with Copic markers and fussy cut it, then added sparkle with my Spectrum Noir sparkle markers. I used an embossing folder and added a few gems.  The sentiment is from Newton's Nook and outlined with Copic marker.   A CAS design makes for an easy, quick card.  Sometimes that's all you need!  Please visit our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 384

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Throwdown Challenge, where our theme is "Seeing Stars", and our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.  Thank you to Bugaboo for providing images for our design team to use!  I chose "Birthday Ewe Trio".  It was so much fun coloring this with Copic markers.  I layered it on a die cut and some patterned paper from my (never ending) stash!!  I added a Happy Birthday cut out and a few gems to finish it off.  Be sure to visit our challenge this week and see all the great inspiration from the design team members....and get your image uploaded for a chance to win product from Bugaboo!!   Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a great day!!

PIP Challenge 1811

Welcome to Monday and another PIP Challenge....this one is an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored by Sparkle N Sprinkle.  I'd like to thank Sparkle N Sprinkle for providing an image for us to use.....they have so many nice images it was a very tough decision, but I decided on "Flower Silhouette".  It's hard to see in the picture, but this is a very sparkly card because I colored it with my Spectrum Noir sparkle pens.  Probably the sparkliest card I've ever made!!

Thank you for stopping by, and be sure to check out our challenge this week.  There's some great inspiration from the other members of the design team!!  Have a wonderful day!!

PIP Challenge 1810

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1810, an Anything Goes theme sponsored by Di's Digis this week.  Please check out her website for some very adorable images!!  I am using one called "Train for Ted", and it was so much fun to color with my Copic markers.  I used cardstock from my stash and used regular and scalloped circle dies and an embossing folder with bigger dots on it (sorry, not sure who made it).  I added a few sequins for embellishment and a sentiment from Fiskars. Be sure to check out our challenge this week for some great inspiration from the other design team members!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #382

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #382!  Our theme this week is "Super Hero" and our awesome sponsor is My Grafico.  Please visit My Grafico's Website to see all their wonderful images and products.  You will not be disappointed!!   Thank you to them for providing a digital stamp set for the design team to use called Super Heroes.  I colored my image with Copic markers and added Spectrum Noir glitter pen all over.    I added a sentiment and a few stars from Fun Stampers Journey. The images are layered on cardstock from my stash.

Please visit our challenge this week and upload your creation for a chance to win a prize from My Grafico.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1809

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1809, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored by Ching-Chou Kuik Digis.  I would like to thank our sponsor for providing an image for our team members this week.  I chose this beautiful one called "Hydrangea in a Bow".  Please be sure to visit their website to see all of their beautiful designs!!

I colored the image with Copic markers and added some eye shadow with Spectrum Noir metallic pencils. It's hard to see in the picture, but there are also accents with Spectrum Noir sparkle pens in the flowers and in her hair. I used a nested die cut (sorry - I don't know the brand) to frame her and used a Darice embossing folder on the top layer.  The final touch was a bow in the middle.  I didn't add a sentiment yet....saving that part for when I need the card.  It will probably be either a birthday card or "thinking of you" card.  Please check out our challenge this week and see the other beautiful creations by the design team members.  Thank you for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1808

Welcome to another PIP Challenge.....an "Anything Goes" Challenge sponsored this week by Bugaboo Stamps. They graciously supplied an image for us to use, and I chose this adorable "Nuts About Gardening" image.  Thank you Bugaboo!!  Please visit Bugaboo Stamps to see all their wonderful products.

I ended up posting 2 cards, because I couldn't decide which one I liked better!  Please leave a comment and let me know which is your favorite.....I'd love to know!  On both cards, I used colored pencils and paper from the stash.  On the purple card, I used a Fun Stampers Journey grass die cut and an unknown fence die cut.  On the other card I used oval die cuts.  Both cards were very fun to make.  I appreciate you stopping by...check out our Challenge 1808 to see the other design team members' awesome inspiration, and join us with your linked project for a chance to win some Bugaboo product!  Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #380 (Sketch Challenge)

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #380, a sketch challenge sponsored by Sasayaki Glitter.  They generously provided this "Party Chooks" image for the design team to use, and I had so much fun working with it!  Please visit their website to see the other adorable images as well as other product.

I colored these little chooks with Copic markers and added just a little sparkle pen from Crafters Companion to their hats.  Following the sketch, I used orange ribbon, blue pennants and black gem stones to finish off the card.  I hope you will join us at this week's challenge...I'd love to see your take on the sketch!  Thank you for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1807

It's time for another PIP Challenge!!  This week is Anything Goes, and we are sponsored by Digital Delights by Louby Loo  Don't miss the opportunity to check out their website and see all the sweet, sweet, sweet products they have!   Thank you to Digital Delights by Louby Loo for providing an image for the design team to use.  I chose this adorable one called "Flower Power Basket of Daisies" and had so much fun coloring it with Copic markers. I added a piece of patterned paper, then matched up my colored cardstock.  I embossed the white background with a Darice embossing folder and added a cute little sentiment from my stash.  I used my sparkle pens from Spectrum Noir also.   Be sure to check out the awesome inspiration from the other design team members at this week's challenge.  Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1806

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1806, an Anything Goes challenge sponsored this week by All Dressed Up.

  
We are very happy to have them as a sponsor and thank them for providing an image for the design team to use.  Please visit their site and see all the wonderful products they offer!  I chose this adorable image called "A Cuddle Makes It All Better".  I colored the image with Copic markers, then used a circle die cut and layered it on a scalloped circle. I used a Martha Stewart edge punch to make the decorative edging, then layered it on some blue cardstock from my stash.  A matching ribbon and a few sequins finishes up the card. Thank you very much for stopping by - be sure to visit our challenge this week and see the other design team members' creativity.  Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 378

It's time for another awesome challenge at Tuesday Throwdown, where our theme this week is "Confetti".  Our sponsor is Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Be sure to check out their huge selection of products!  I used an image called "Birthday Friends".  It reminded me so much of a Red Hat celebration, so that's what Copic colors I used.  The confetti stamp is from Close to My Heart and the sentiment is from Penny Black.  I added a few sequins for embellishment. I'm looking forward to seeing your creation at our challenge, and be sure to visit the awesome inspiration from our design team members.  Thanks so much for stopping by - be sure to follow my blog before you leave!  Have a wonderful day!!

PIP 1805

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1805, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Newton's Nook Designs.  I'd like to thank Newton's Nook for providing a discount to the design team members.

I used 3 stamps from the adorable stamp set called Newton's Birthday Bash.  Colored with Copic markers, the images were enhanced with Journey Glaze from Fun Stampers Journey and Spectrum Noir sparkle markers.  I added a "splat" background stamp, the sentiment stamp and a few enamel dots from Fun Stampers Journey also.  This was such a fun card to make, and I hope you will get your card uploaded at our challenge this week.  While you are there, please check out the wonderful inspiration from our design team members!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I'd be thrilled if you followed by my blog before you leave - have a wonderful day!!

PIP Challenge 1804 - Critters

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1804!  It's the 5th Monday of the month, so we  have a theme this week....Critters!!  How fun!! And our wonderful sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps! 

Sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps

https://bugaboostamps.com/

They provided the design team with images to use, and I chose one called "Bunny Chick Topper".  It was so much fun to work with.....thank you Bugaboo!!  I colored the images with colored pencils and used a blender pen to blend.  I picked out some springy papers and embossed one with the swiss dot embossing folder.  I used an oval die cut as a background for the image. I kept it simple because I wanted the image to really pop.  Thank you for stopping by - be sure to visit our challenge this week to see the other creations by our talented design team!  Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 376

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 376, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Lawn Fawn.  www.lawnfawn.com

We are very happy to have them as a sponsor, and I chose this adorable set called "Love You S'more".  I used pan pastels to make the background and colored the images with Copic markers. I added two red hearts punched from metallic paper as the embellishment. Background papers were from my stash.  Thank you for stopping by - be sure to visit this week's challenge and see all the other beautiful cards by the design team members. Have a wonderful day!

PIP Chalenge 1803

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1803, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Sasayaki Glitter.  www.etsy.com/au/shop/SasayakiGlitter

We are so excited to have them as a sponsor, and I'd like to thank them for this adorable image they provided for use in our challenge.  I colored the image with colored pencils and used a Sixxiz die cut to make an interactive card.  I added a few gems on the front for the finishing touch.  So glad you stopped by.....thank you for following my blog and leaving a comment.  Be sure to visit this week's challenge to see the other awesome creations by our design team and upload yours for a chance to win product from our sponsor. Have a wonderful day!

PIP Challenge 1802

Welcome to PIP  Challenge 1802, an Anything Goes challenge sponsored this week by:

Limited Runs Stamps

The image I used is called "Winter May" and I want to thank Limited Runs Stamps for providing images for the design team to use!  Please be sure to take a peek at all the wonderful products they have!  For this card I used background stamps from Stampin' Up and an embossing folder to create a "winter" scene.  I colored the image with Copic markers and popped it up with pop dots. I added a touch of glitter and some rhinestones for embellishment.  Thank you for stopping by - it's always great to see you!  Be sure to visit our challenge this week and upload your project for a chance to win a prize from our sponsor!  Have a wonderful day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 374

Happy New Year, and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 374, sponsored this week by
Sweet N Sassy Stamps. Our theme this week is:  Layer It Up.


I chose this digi image called Rose Blossom and would like to thank Sweet N Sassy for providing our images!  Please be sure to check out their wonderful products!!  I used scraps from my stash to make my card (I'm forever trying to use them up!!)   I colored the image with Copic markers and layered it on multiple layers.  The sentiment stamp is from Fun Stampers Journey.  I added a few sequins and a touch of glitter on the flower for embellishment. Please be sure to visit this week's challenge to see the other wonderful inspiration from the design team members and get your project uploaded for a chance to win a prize from our sponsor.  As always, thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day.  Wishing you many blessings in the new year!

PIP Challenge 1801

Happy New Year!  And welcome to PIP Challenge 1801, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Sparkle N Sprinkle.

https://sparklensprinkle.net/

I am using the "Coffee Talks" image provided by them.  Thank you so much to Sparkle N Sprinkle....please be sure to check out their site and see all the great products they have!  I saw this design while looking through a craft magazine and thought it would work really well for this

image.  I used a Fun Stampers Journey embossing folder, die cut circles and a few blingy

embellishments from my stash. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Please be sure to check out the wonderful designs by our

design team at this week's challenge, and get your card uploaded for a chance

to win some product from our sponsor!

Happy New Year again - wishing you many blessings throughout the upcoming year!