PIP Challenge 1934

Hope you are having a great start to the week, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1934.  This is an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by StarStampz.  This adorable image is called Sweet Sunflower, and she is colored with Spectrum Noir Tri color markers. I used various die cuts and a swiss dot embossing folder on my card. A few gems from my stash were the finishing touch.  Please visit StarStampz to see all the great products they offer, and be sure to check out Challenge 1934 at PIP Challenges to see some beautiful inspiration from the other design team members. Don't forget to uplink your project for a chance to win a really nice prize from StarStampz.  Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1933

Thank you, thank you, thank you......for stopping by to see my card for PIP Challenge 1933!  This week we are sponsored by Bugaboo, and our theme is "Anything Goes".  Thanks so much to Bugaboo for providing this gorgeous "Floral Butterfly Thank You" image!  Please visit their website to see all the amazing images and products they have to offer.  We are very blessed to have them as a sponsor!

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Tri Color markers and, of course, added Spectrum Noir sparkle marker (my favorite go-to item!!)  The colored paper came from my stash.  I wasn't sure if anything else should be added, so I left it this way for now. So happy to see you - please visit our challenge to see some amazing inspiration from the other members of the Design Team and upload your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Bugaboo!  Have an awesome day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 438 - Color Challenge

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 438.  Our theme this week is a color challenge, and the colors are located above in the first picture.  Our sponsor this week is My Grafico.  Thanks so much to My Grafico for providing these cute images for the design team members to work with.  See all their great products HERE.  I got to use up a lot of scraps from my stash this challenge - YAY!  This layout was very appealing, so I made a few cards using it.  This was the one I liked best.  Be sure to check out our Color Challenge 438 and uplink your idea for a chance to win a very nice prize from My Grafico. Can't wait to see what you create!

PIP Challenge 1932

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1932, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Newton's Nook Designs.  Now, all of you know that I am a HUGE Newton fan, so it should come as no surprise that I used as many stamps as I could from this adorable "Newton's Summer Treats" set.  I colored the images with Spectrum Noir Tri Markers and added a little Spectrum Noir sparkle marker and Journey glaze (Fun Stampers Journey) on the ice cream toppings. The sentiment is raised with pop dots.  Please visit this week's Challenge 1932 to see some awesome inspiration from the other members of the design team and uplink your creative item for a chance to win a $15 gift code from Newton's Nook Designs.  That's a really generous prize!!  Thank you Newton's Nook for being such a great sponsor for us!  Thank you, too, for stopping by, and have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1931

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1931, an "Anything Goes" challenge, sponsored this week by The Cutting Cafe.  Thank you very much to The Cutting Cafe for providing instructions and templates for this beautiful 3-D  shaker card.  It was pretty easy to put together and there is an on-line tutorial for all their projects!  Please visit their website to see all the great products they have to offer.

My first official Christmas card!!  I used designer paper out of my Christmas stash and some clear beads for the shaker part.  The front and inside images are from a DCWV paper stack.

Please check out our challenge to see what the other design team members created this week and get yours uplinked for a chance to win a really nice prize from The Cutting Cafe.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 437

It's time for another Tuesday Throwdown challenge, and this week's theme is "Furry Friends".  Our wonderful sponsor is Newton's Nook.  Now, I'm a huge fan of Newton's Nook, so this was a fun card to make.  Who can resist these furry felines??  Be sure to visit their site and check out all their great products.  I used two stamp sets on this card - Newton's Antics (image) and Cat-i-tude (sentiment).  Image was colored with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers.  Paper is from my never-ending stash.  Gems too!  Thanks for stopping by - check out our Challenge 437 and see some really nice inspiration from the other design team members.  You could win a really nice prize from Newton's Nook if you upload your creation!!  Have a great week!!

PIP Challenge 1930

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1930 - our theme is "Wings" and our sponsor is All Dressed Up.
This image is called "Summer Breeze" and is colored with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers. I added a few die cut dragon flies from Stampin' Up and a sentiment from Fun Stampers Journey.  The final touch was some Spectrum Noir sparkle marker.  A very easy CAS card.  Please visit Challenge 1930 to see some awesome inspiration by the other design team members.  You can enter to win a really nice prize from All Dressed Up too!  Nice to see you - thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1929

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1929, an "Anything Goes" challenge, sponsored this week by The Cutting Café.  Thank you to them for providing instructions for us to make this File Folder Box Holder.  Please visit their website to see some amazing items!!

I have to admit, 3-D is not my favorite, but this challenge placed me a little out of my comfort zone and guess what???  It turned out OK!  The instructions were super easy to follow, and I used this really pretty daisy patterned paper and matching lavender for my project.  What do you think?

Please visit our challenge this week and uplink your idea for a chance to win a really nice prize from The Cutting Café.  As always, thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 436

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 436, where our theme this time is "Add Some Bling". Our sponsor is All Dressed Up, and this image is called Jam Jars.  Please visit their website to see all the great products they have to offer.  I colored the flower images with Copic markers and added sparkle marker by Crafters Companion.  Gems were added to the flower centers and in the top right corner, and a sparkly bow was added toward the bottom.  The gingham paper is from my stash.  Please check out our challenge this week for a chance to win a nice prize from All Dressed Up!

PIP Challenge 1928

Yay!  It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is #1928, and is sponsored by Sheepski Designs.  This adorable image is called Beach Hut Holiday.  Make sure to visit their website to see some incredible designs.  Thank you so much for Sheepski Designs for providing images for the design team to use and for being a great sponsor for PIP Challenges!   I had so much fun coloring this image with Copic markers.  And I love the sentiment "Life is better with sandy feet"......perfect for this card! Check out our challenge this week at PIP Challenges and uplink your creative idea for a chance to win a great prize from Sheepski Designs.  Thanks so much for stopping by - I'd love to see what you think of my card.

PIP Challenge 1927

Welcome back!  It's time for PIP Challenge 1927, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thank you to Polkadoodles for providing an image for the design team to use. Be sure to check out their website to see all the adorable images and products they have to offer!  This adorable chicken was too hard to resist, and I colored it with Copic markers. I found some designer paper in my stash that I thought looked a little like chicken wire, so I added that.  A few rhinestones in the corners and I was finished.  Please visit Challenge 1927 to see some great artwork, and get your project uploaded for a chance to win 3 digital images from Polkadoodles!  As always, thanks so much for stopping by!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 435

It's time for another Tuesday Throwdown Challenge, this one sponsored by Sweet N Sassy.  Please visit their website to see all the great images they have to offer!  This beach scene is so relaxing to me and I thought it would be perfect for this 4th of July week coming up.  I colored it with Copic markers and added a sweet sentiment for a beachy feel.  Please visit Challenge 435 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and to get your card uplinked for a chance to win a really nice prize from Sweet N Sassy.  Thanks for visiting my site!

PIP Challenge 1926

It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is sponsored by Morgan's Artworld, and this adorable image is called Ted 2.  Thanks so much to Morgan's Artworld for providing this image.  Please visit their website to see all the great product they have.  On this card, I used Copic Markers, a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and papers from my stash.

On this card, I used Copic Markers, a Cuttlebug embossing folder and a sentiment from Stampin' Up, along with a few pink gems.  Please check out PIP Challenge 1926 to see some awesome inspiration from the design team members and uplink your project for a chance to win a really nice prize from Morgan's Artworld.  Happy 4th of July to everyone!!

PIP Challenge 1925

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1925, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by The Cutting Café.  Thank you so much to The Cutting Café for proving these Greeting Card Box instructions for us to work from.  Please visit their website to see some really great projects!!  3-D images are not in my normal comfort zone, so I was very surprised that my project turned out at all!  But I'll be honest...this was really easy!  The instructions were very easy to follow and there were many options I could have done.  I just chose to keep it simple.  I used some patterned paper from my stash to cover the greeting card box and added a flower embellishment.  See the other design team members' projects at PIP Challenge 1925 and upload yours for a chance to win a nice prize from The Cutting Café.  Thanks very much for stopping by!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 434

Welcome to our Keep it Simple Challenge at Tuesday Throwdown.  Our wonderful sponsor is Dr. Digi, and the image I used is called "Fetching Fido".  Please visit their website to see all the great products they have to offer.  And thank you so much to Dr. Digi for providing the images for the design team members to use!  I used a simple sketch and colored Fido with Copic markers and added a little Journey Glaze (Fun Stampers Journey) to the tennis ball.  I also used circle die cuts and a few scraps from my never-ending stash.  The sentiment is from Fun Stampers Journey.  Please check out all the great inspiration from the other design team members at Challenge 434 and uplink your project for a chance to win a really nice prize from Dr. Digi.  Happy Crafting!!

PIP Challenge 1924

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1924, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digis.  Please visit their site to see some really cute images and great product.  And thank you to Di's Digis for being such a great sponsor for PIP Challenges!

I needed a quick graduation card this week and found this Graphic 45 paper in my stash.  I cut out this piece and added some Copic Marker shading and embellishment with a Clear Star Gelly Roll pen,  A simple sentiment (sorry - source unknown) and I was finished.  I love this color combination and hope the recipient likes it too! Be sure to visit our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your project for a chance to win a really nice prize from our sponsor.  As always, thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1923

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1923, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Imagine That.  Thanks so much to Imagine That for providing some really cute images for the design team members to use.  I picked this adorable penguin with a floatie.  Please visit their website to see all the adorable images they have to offer!  I colored this cutie with Copic markers and used a Stampin' Up embossing folder to create the background texture on the sand and water.  The die cuts are from an unknown source, but I though they made a really cute sun.  Please check out our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Don't forget to uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Imagine That.  Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there - hope you have a really nice day!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 433

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 433!  Our theme this time is "Shaped Card" and our sponsor is Fred She Said.  This lovely flower image is from the pointed doodledallion set.  Please check out all their great products - you won't be disappointed!!  I colored my flower image with Copic markers. I decided on a heart-shaped card and popped up the image with pop dots and added a simple sentiment.  I used a Spectrum Noir sparkle pen on the flower for enhancement.  You can check out our challenge this week HERE. Be sure to upload your image to the challenge for a chance to win a really nice prize from Fred She Said. Can't wait to see what you create!!

PIP Challenge 1922

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1922, sponsored this week by Morgan's Artworld, with a theme of "Anything Goes".  Thank you to Morgan's Artworld for this beautiful image for the design team to work with.  Please visit their website to see all the amazingly beautiful products they have to offer.  I used a Stampin' Up background stamp in teal and then colored the image with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from Mark's Finest Papers (closed).  A few layers of black and teal paper were used to highlight the image.  I added a few gems to finish it off.  Please check out our challenge this week and upload your project for a chance to win a really nice prize from Morgan's Artworld!  Thanks very much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1921

Happy Memorial Day and welcome to PIP Challenge 1921!  Thank you to all who have served or are currently serving our country - I appreciate your hard work and sacrifice. Our theme this week is "Anything Goes" and our sponsor is Polkadoodles. Thank you to Polkadoodles for providing an image for the design team members to use.  Please visit their website to see all the great products they have to offer!  This adorable image is called "Millie with Heart Balloon" and she is colored with Copic markers.  I used up some scraps from my stash to layer the black, gingham and white papers on the blue base.  A simple ribbon was all I needed for embellishment.  Take a few minutes to see all the great inspiration at our challenge this week and be sure to get your project uplinked for a chance to win a really nice prize from Polkadoodles!  So glad you stopped by - have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 432

Welome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 432!  Our theme this week is "Stenciling" and our lovely sponsor is Winnie & Walter.  I used a creative screening (stencil) called Scenery: Do You See What I See?.  The die cut "hugs" is also from Winnie & Walter.  I used Distress inks to sponge over the stencil and then added the die cut.  The flower was sponged with the same color ink and a white brad was placed in the center.  Please visit Winnie & Walter to see some really great products!  You can also visit our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the design team members.  So glad you stopped by - have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1920

Happy Monday!  It's time for PIP Challenge 1920, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by All Dressed Up.  I am using this adorable image called "Over the Moon".  I was given this die cut frame (Stampin' Up) from a friend and thought it would make a great wedding or anniversary card.  I fussy cut the image and colored it with Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers and Copic markers.  I made the background piece with a "blot" stamp and red ink. The "Celebrate" is from Fun Stampers Journey.  Be sure to visit All Dressed Up to see all their awesome products.  And don't forget to link up your creation at PIP Challenge 1920 for a chance to win a really nice prize from All Dressed Up.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1919

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1919, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Bugaboo Stamps.  Thanks to Bugaboo for providing an image for the design team members to use - this one is called "Occupation Bear - Cook".  Be sure to check out all their awesome products at their website. I colored the image with Copic markers and used 2 circle die cuts to highlight the image.  I embossed a piece of gold cardstock from my stash with a cupcake embossing folder and layered it on black cardstock.  The sentiment is from Fun Stampers Journey.  Happy Birthday to all of you having birthdays this May!  Enjoy your special day.  Please visit our challenge this week and upload your creation for a chance to win a great prize from Bugaboo Stamps!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 431

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 431!  Our theme this week is "Frame It" and is sponsored by Your Next Stamp.  Please check out their website to see some really adorable images!  This one is called "Purr-fect Friend".  The inside sentiment says "I love you so much I could squish you".   I love it!!  I colored this with Copic markers and used a frame die cut to highlight the image. Please check out some really great inspiration from the other design team members at Tuesday Throwdown Challenges.  Can't wait to see what you create!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

PIP Challenge 1918

Hello, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1918, an "Anything Goes" challenge, sponsored this week by Morgan's ArtWorld.  This lovely image is called Old Rose Frame.  Thanks so much to Morgan's ArtWorld for providing this lovely image to work with and for being such a wonderful supporter of PIP Challenges!  Check out all their awesome products at their website.
I colored the image with Copic markers and added a sentiment from Mark's Finest Papers (out of business).  I fussy cut the image and layered it on a die cut image embossed with a swiss dot embossing folder.  Then I layered it on a white cardstock base.  I added some glitter on the flowers and leaves.   Happy Mothers Day (this coming weekend) to all the mothers out there.  Enjoy your special day and thank you so much for stopping by!  Check out our challenge HERE.

PIP Challenge 1917

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1917 where our theme on this 5th Monday of April is CAS - Clean And Simple.  Our sponsor this week is Newton's Nook.  Please visit Newton's Nook to find some of the cutest images ever!!  Now, everyone knows I'm a huge Newton fan.  His antics are so sweet, and who could resist a cutie like this???  This image comes from the Newton's Kitchen set.  CAS is not always easy for me.  Keeping things one layer and with very little bling isn't as easy as it sounds!!  But I colored Newton with Copic markers and then put my sentiment in the opposite corner.  I then used a black marker to draw a frame and connect the two.  A little shading with some sponged ink and I was done.  I hope you'll join our challenge over at PIP Challenges and uplink your project for a chance to win some Newton's Nook goodies!  So glad to see you - thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 430

It's time for another Tuesday Throwdown challenge!  This time we are using the above sketch, and our sponsor is Wink Wink Ink.  This adorable image I used is called Rainy Day.  Please visit their website to see all the adorable images they have to offer!  Thank you to Wink Wink Ink for not only providing an image for the design team to use, but for being a great supporter of Tuesday Throwdown!  I colored this cutie with Copic markers and used a decorative circle die cut to cut it out.  I found these awesome scraps in my never-ending scrap stash and this sentiment in the Hello Sunshine set from Fun Stampers Journey.  A quick and easy card.  Check out our challenge this week and get your project uploaded for a chance to win an awesome prize from Wink Wink Ink!!  I appreciate you stopping by - thanks!!

PIP Challenge 1916

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1916, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Sparkle N Sprinkle.  This image is called "Baby, Oh Baby".  I love her facial expression!  Please visit their website to see all the wonderful images they have!  I colored the image with Copic markers and layered it on a die cut oval.  The embossing folder was sponged with pastel color inks using daubers. The sentiment is from Sparkle N Sprinkle as well.  Check out our challenge this week to see lots of great inspiration from the other design team members.  Be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win an awesome prize from our sponsor.  Thanks so much for stopping by.....have a great week.

PIP Challenge 1915

Hello, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1915, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digi Stamps.  This adorable image is called "Train for Ted"   Please visit Di's Digi Stamps to see all the great products they have to offer!  Thank you to them for being such a great supporter of PIP Challenges!  I colored the image with Copic markers and used a Darice embossing folder for the blue piece and a swiss dot embossing folder for the brown piece.  The sentiment is from Fun Stampers Journey.  You can find our challenge this week HERE.  Be sure to get your creation linked up for a chance to win a really nice prize from Di's Digi Stamps.  Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 429

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 429, an Anything Goes challenge this week, sponsored by Kitty Bee.  Thank you so much to Kitty Bee for providing this adorable image to use - it's called Jungle 7. Please visit their website to see all the adorable products they have to offer!  I colored this little cutie with Copic markers and used gingham paper and cardstock from Stampin Up. A few purple flower gems finished off the card. Check out our challenge this week at Tuesday Throwdown to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  I appreciate you stopping by - Thank you!!

PIP Challenge 1914

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1914, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by StarStampz.  Please visit their website to see all their great products!  This image was colored with colored pencils.  A friend of mine shared this water bubble paper with me - what a great match for this card! And the base is embossed with a Swiss Dot embossing folder.  Please check out our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the design team, and be sure to get your creation uplinked for a chance to win a very nice prize from StarStampz.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1913

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1913, sponsored this week by Morgan's Artworld.  Check out all the wonderful products they have to offer at their website HERE.  I colored this beautiful flower image with Copic markers and added a die cut scalloped circle.  I went with my all-time favorite embossing folder (Swiss Dot) and added a cute little thank you tag.  A few sequins finished off the card.  Please visit our challenge this week for a chance to win a very nice prize from Morgan's Artworld.  Thank you to Morgan's Artworld for being a great sponsor and to you for stopping by.  Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 428

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 428, sponsored this week by Sparkle N Sprinkle.  I so love their images, and you can check them all out at their website HERE.  Our theme this week is pastel colors, and I used a pastel green for the background paper embossed with a Stampin' Up Tufted embossing folder.  I layered a piece of white cardstock stamped with a Stampin' Up music background stamp next, and on top of that was my flower image.  I colored it with Copic markers and used Spectrum Noir sparkle marker on it.  The sentiment is from Sparkle N Sprinkle die cut and outlined with a Copic marker.  Please visit Challenge 428 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members, and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from our sponsor.  Thank you very much for stopping  by!

PIP Challenge 1912

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1912, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thanks so much to Polkadoodles for providing an image for the design team members to use. You can see all their great products HERE.  This cutie is called "Graduation You Passed".  I used Copic markers to color the image and added a silver marker to the tassel and scroll.  The sentiment is from Fun Stampers Journey, and I can't remember where the die cut is from - sorry!  Please check out our challenge this week and uplink your creation for a chance to win a great prize from Polkadoodles!  Looking forward to seeing you there!  Thanks for stopping by - have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1911

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1911, sponsored this week by Lawn Fawn.  I am a big fan of Lawn Fawn, and selected this cute and adorable "Year Two" set to work with this week. It has matching dies, too! Thanks so much to Lawn Fawn for being a super supporter of PIP Challenges!! Visit their website to see all the great products they have to offer.  I used Copic markers to color the image and chose a CAS layout so this little cutie could be highlighted. A few pieces of paper from my stash, a piece of curling ribbon and a touch of Spectrum Noir sparkle marker on the present and hat finished off the card.  I do hope you'll join our Challenge 1911 for a chance to win a $25 code from Lawn Fawn - that's such a generous prize....and one I'm sure everyone would want to win. So excited to see what you create!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 427

It's Tuesday, and you know what that means!  Yes - time for Tuesday Throwdown Challenge. This week is Challenge 427, sponsored by Power Poppy.  Thank you so much to Power Poppy for these lovely designs for us to work with!  Be sure to check out all their wonderful products HERE.  I colored this "Wish You Luck" image with Copic markers, picked out some coordinating papers from my scrap box and added a sparkly ribbon.  I die cut the sentiment and added a few pink enamel dots.  Thank you very much for stopping by - be sure to visit Challenge 427 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Link up your creation for a chance to win an awesome prize from Power Poppy!

PIP Challenge 1910

Welcome, welcome, welcome!  It's time for PIP Challenge 1910, this week sponsored by the lovely Limited Runs.  So happy to have them as a sponsor, and thank you to them for this cute Easter Bunny image to work with!  Please be sure to check out their website to see all the awesome products they have to offer!!  I colored this with Copic markers and added a little Spectrum Noir sparkle marker to the eggs.  I grabbed some papers from my scrap box and used a darling Easter egg embossing folder. I layered it all up and added a Hero Arts sentiment.  Please be sure to visit our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  We hope you will join in our challenge for a chance to win some digital images from Limited Runs!  Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1909

Happy Monday everyone, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1909, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Bugaboo Stamps.  Thanks so much to Bugaboo for being an awesome sponsor of our challenges and providing an image for the design team members to use.  I chose this adorable Bugaboo Bunny.  Couldn't resist this face!!  Please visit Bugaboo Stamps to see all their wonderful products!!    I colored the image with Copic markers and used a Happy Easter die cut from my stash (sorry, I don't know who it is from).  I cut it twice, once in dark gray and once in yellow and layered them.  I used paper from my stash - gingham always reminds me of spring!  A few enamel dots finish the card.  You can check out our challenge HERE to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  Be sure to get your card uplinked for a chance to win a prize from Bugaboo Stamps.  Looking forward to seeing what you create!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 426

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 426, where our theme is Interactive design.  Your project should include an interactive element. We are sponsored by Lawn Fawn.  Please visit their website to see all the awesome products they have to offer. These images are from the Winter Skies set. I colored the images with Copic markers and used a slider die cut to make the interactive part. This was my first slider card, and I was surprised at how easy it was.  Please visit Challenge 426 and check out all the great inspiration from the other design team members. Then get your project uplinked for a chance to win a fantastic prize from Lawn Fawn!  Can't wait to see what you create!!

PIP Challenge 1908

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1908.  Our sponsor this week is Sparkle N Sprinkle. Please visit their website to check out all their awesome products!!   Thank you so much to Sparkle N Sprinkle for providing an image for the design team members to use.  This adorable image is called "Will Ewe Be Mine".   It is a pre-colored image that I cut out with a layered die cut, first the image, then a glossy black background.  This was layered on a piece of blue cardstock from my stash and finally on white cardstock.  The sentiment was cut out with another die cut and mounted with pop dots.  The inside sentiment says "A Wonderful Day". I added a few black gems in the lower left corner. Please visit our challenge this week and get your project uploaded for a chance to win an awesome prize from Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Thanks very much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1907

Happy Monday everyone!  And welcome to PIP Challenge 1907, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by All Dressed Up.  Thanks so much to All Dressed Up for providing images for the design team members to use......this sweetie is called "Time to Relax" and was so much fun to work with! Check out their website to see all the great products they have to offer!  I used Copic markers to color the image and then added some patterned paper and a matching black ribbon.  Be sure to visit our challenge this week at PIP Challenge 1907 and uplink your project for a chance to win 2 digital images from All Dressed Up - that's a really nice prize!!  We love seeing what you create!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 425

It's time for another Tuesday Thowdown Challenge, and we are very excited to have My Grafico as our sponsor this time.  They have very cute images, so please visit their website and check out all they have to offer!  This cutie is called Valentine Birds.  

I colored the image with Copic markers and popped it up with pop dots.  I added a few hearts down the left side and embellished them with rhinestones from my stash.  A quick sentiment (Fun Stampers Journey) and I've created a CAS card. 

Please visit Challenge 425 to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members and be sure to uplink your project for a chance to win a very nice prize from My Grafico!

It's always great to see you - thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!!

PIP Challenge 1906

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1906, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  This adorable image I used is called Rocco Kite.  Thanks so much to Polkadoodles for being such an awesome sponsor of PIP Challenges!! Please visit their website to see some really incredible designs!
I colored the image with Copic markers and added two little sentiments from Fun Stampers Journey.  I used a Gelly Roll (Clear Star) pen to add a touch of sparkle to the kite string; and also a few enamel dots for embellishment.
Thanks so much for stopping by - don't forget to check out PIP Challenge 1906 and see the awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  Have an awesome day!

PIP Challenge 1905

Can you believe it's February already?? And it's time for another PIP Challenge too!!  This challenge is "Anything Goes" and is sponsored by Morgan's ArtWorld.  We are so happy to have them as a sponsor, and a big thank you to them for providing this lovely image for us to use!  Please visit Morgan's ArtWorld website to see all their lovely images.   I colored this with Copic markers and added a little sparkle with a Spectrum Noir Sparkle marker. This leaf embellishment has been sitting on my desk for a couple weeks, and it came in real handy for an embellishment on this card. I'm sending this to a friend for a little pick-me-up.  I hope she likes it!   Be sure to check out all the great inspiration from the other design team members at PIP Challenge 1905 HERE, and uplink your project for a chance to earn a nice prize from Morgan's ArtWorld.  Looking forward to seeing what you create!