Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 454

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 454, where our theme is "Anything Goes" and our lovely sponsor is Colour of Love (Lacy Sunshine).  This image is called Wildflowers.  Please visit their website to see all the beautiful images they have to offer.  I used Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers to color the image and layered it on paper from my stash.  I used "tufted" embossing folder from Stampin' Up for the background layer.  I finished it off with sparkle marker by Spectrum Noir. Thank you so much for stopping by. Please check out our Challenge 454 to see some amazing inspiration from the other design team members and be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win a prize from Colour of Love (Lacy Sunshine).  Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2013

It's time for PIP Challenge 2013!  Our them this week is RIBBON, and our sponsor is Di's Digi Stamps.  Please check out all the great products they have to offer.  I was in a die cutting mood, so my entire card is die cut.  And, of course, the ribbon is from my stash!!  Please visit Challenge 2013 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Di's Digi Stamps.  Make sure to use ribbon!!  Thanks very much for stopping by - have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2012

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2012, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by StarStampz. Thanks so much to StarStampz for providing an image for each of the design team members to use. This one is called "The Conductor".  Check out all the awesome products at StarStampz.  I thought this handsome fellow would make a nice masculine card.  Not sure how I want to use it yet....birthday, congrats, etc.  Please visit our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and be sure to upload your creation for a chance to win a great prize from StarStampz.  As always, thanks so much for stopping by.  Take care and be safe!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 453

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 453!  We have a sketch theme this week and it looks like this:

Our sponsor this week is Di's Digi Stamps. Please check out all their awesome products at their website.  This week I used an adorable image called "Bluebell Bunny"  from  Your Next Stamp.
I colored it with colored pencils and added Wink of Stella all over for  shimmery look. The designer paper is from Stampin' Up. I hope you'll visit Challenge 453 at Tuesday Throwdown to see all the great inspiration from the other design team members.  Be sure to uplink your image for a chance to win a prize from Di's Digi Stamps. Thanks so much for visiting today!

PIP Challenge 2011

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2011, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles. This adorable image is called "Tons of Wishes".  Please visit their website to see all the wonderful products they have to offer.  I colored this cutie with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers and added sentiments from a friend's stash (I'm not sure where they are from - sorry!). The paper is from my paper stash....the never-ending paper stash!! Please visit our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the design team members. While you're there, please upload your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Polkadoodles. Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2010

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2010, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by The Cutting Café. Thanks to them for providing images for the design team to use. This mason jar had a number of toppers to choose from and many sentiments. I thought it would be difficult to put together, but it was really pretty easy.  I used a piece of acetate over top of the flowers (hard to see in the picture) and then placed the label on top of that. I was able to use up quite a few scraps from my stash!!  Two clear gems finished off the card, as well as a piece of twine around the top. Be sure to check out all the amazing projects available at The Cutting Café...….so many awesome ideas!  And be sure to visit us at PIP Challenge 2010 and upload your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from The Cutting Café.

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 452

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 452, sponsored this time by Power Poppy.  Our theme this time is "Good Luck".  This beautiful image provided to the design team members by Power Poppy is called "Shamrock and Roll".  I colored it with Copic Markers and added clear gems in the clovers along with a little Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker on the flower and clovers. I used a Swiss Dot embossing folder - my "go to" embossing folder -  a piece of coordinating ribbon and a sentiment from my stash.....and the card was done.  This is being sent to a friend who is having surgery this week.  Wishing her good luck and a speedy recovery! Thank you very much for stopping by.  Please check out all the awesome products at Power Poppy, and be sure to visit our Challenge 452 at Tuesday Throwdown Challenges. Have an awesome week!

PIP Challenge 2009

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 2009, an Anything Goes challenge.  Pammies Inky Pinkies is offering a really nice prize from Mo Manning to the winner of this challenge.  A very good friend of mine recently showed me how to make pinwheel cards. It is a fantastic way to use up scraps from your stash!! So I have been busy making all sorts of pinwheel cards.  Love them!  Thanks, Judy!  Please visit our challenge this week at PIP Challenge 2009, and see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members. Uplink your creation for a chance to win that prize from Mo Manning!  As always, thank you so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2008

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2008, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Gerda Steiner Designs.  This sweet image is called St. Patricks Day Cat and Hat.  Thank you to Gerda Steiner for providing this image for the design team members to use.  I colored the image with Copic markers and added just a touch of Spectrum Noir sparkle marker on the 4-leaf clovers. I also added some tiny clear gems around the buckle on the hat.  The designer paper was given to me by a good friend - thanks J - and the rest of the cardstock was from my stash.  This was a fun card to make, and I hope you'll check out all the great products at Gerda Steiner Designs.  Be sure to visit Challenge 2008 to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members and upload your creation for a chance to win a $15 gift code from Gerda Steiner...….that's a really nice prize!!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 451

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 451, where our theme this week is "Use Your Favorite Color".  I can never decide if blue or purple is my favorite color.....you see a little of both in this card. But I ended up going with purple, so I guess today that's my favorite!  Our sponsor this week is The Paper Shelter, and I'd like to thank them for this beautiful image for the design team members to use.  It's called "A Refreshing Drink" and is colored with Copic markers.  I used some purple papers from my stash to create the layers and added a quick thinking of you sentiment.  A little Spectrum Noir sparkle marker was used on the sunglasses.  Please visit our challenge HERE and uplink your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from The Paper Shelter.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2007

Happy Monday!  It's time for PIP Challenge 2007, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Newton's Nook Designs.  Please visit their website to see all their wonderful products. The image I used this week is Newton's Naptime. I colored it with Copic markers and then layered it on coordinating cardstock. A touch of Spectrum Noir sparkle marker on the hearts was the finishing touch.  Please check out PIP Challenge 2007 to see some awesome inspiration from the other deign team members, and be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from Newton's Nook Designs.  I appreciate you stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2006

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2006, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Sheepski Designs.  Thank you to them for providing an image for the design team members to use...this one is called Heart Rose, and I colored it with Copic Markers. Please visit their website to see all the wonderful products they have to offer.  I used paper from my stash this week and tried to keep the design simple to highlight the image.  I added just a touch of Spectrum Noir sparkle marker on the flower, butterfly and water in the vase.  Three baby clear gems were the only embellishing I did.  I hope you'll check out our Challenge 2006 to see all the great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your creation for a chance to win a nice prize from Sheepski Designs. Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 450

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 450, sponsored this week by Digital Delights.  Thanks to Digital Delights for providing this sweet image for the design team to use.  Please visit their website to see all their beautiful images and product.  Our theme this time is "Create Your Own Background".  I used a stencil to create the criss cross pattern behind the image and then added a Hello die cut and 2 heart gems for accent.  This was a fun challenge, and I hope you'll join us! Stop by our challenge to see some great inspiration from the other design team members. As always, thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2005

Thanks so much for stopping  by to see my card for PIP Challenge 2005, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Knitty Kitty. This pretty image is called Puddles of Kitty Love". Please visit their website to see all the adorable images they have to offer.  And thank you to them for providing an image for the design team members to use!!  I used Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers to color the image and then used Stampin Up paper scraps from my stash to layer the image.  Please check out some great inspiration at Challenge 2005 and upload your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Knitty Kitty.

PIP Challenge 2004

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2004, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles. This sweet image is called "Heart of Gold". Please visit Polkadoodles website to see all their adorable images!   I used Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers to color the image and fussy cut it out. I found some mini-heart designer paper in my stash and made a background on black cardstock.  I wasn't sure if I should use this for Valentine's Day or an Anniversary card, so I haven't placed a sentiment on it yet. Which one would you choose?  Check out the rest of the design team's awesome cards at Challenge 2004 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a wonderful prize from Polkadoodles! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 449

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 449, sponsored this week by Newton's Nook Designs. Our theme is Layered Die Cuts, which means use a lot of die cuts!  I used Newton's Pawprint Shaker Die for the pawprint and bones die cuts, a rounded edge rectangle die, and a greeting tag die.  I also used a Newton's Woof stencil and sponged it with Tim Holtz distressed ink.  Everything else on the card is from my stash.  Please visit Newton's Nook Designs to see their wide variety of stamps and other goodies.  And I hope you'll check out our Challenge 449 and upload your creation to win a prize from Newton's Nook. Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2003

It's time for another PIP Challenge.....this one Challenge 2003, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored by Lawn Fawn.  I used a stamp set called "Get Well Soon" for all those suffering from the nasty cold and other sicknesses going around.  Please visit Lawn Fawn website to see all their cute products!  I used up some Stampin' Up paper from my stash as a background for these cute stamps and kept the design pretty simple.  I colored the images with Copics.  Get Well to all of you who have been under the weather.....may your sicknesses be gone soon!!  You can check out our Challenge 2003 HERE.  Take Care!!

PIP Challenge 2002

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2002, an Anything Goes challenge , sponsored this week by Bugaboo Stamps.  What an awesome sponsor they are.....thank you for providing images for the design team to use.  This cutie is called "Ice Cream Dog" and makes the perfect birthday card!!  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Tri Color Blend markers and added a bit of Glossy Accents on the ice cream and cherry.  All the paper is from my never-ending stash.  Please visit Bugaboo Stamps to see their amazing images.  I'd love it if you took a peek at PIP Challenge 2002 and uplinked your creation for a chance to win a lovely prize from Bugaboo.  See you there!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 448

Welcome to the first Tuesday Throwdown Challenge of 2020......Challenge 448!  Our theme is "Something New".  Our lovely sponsor this time is Wink Wink Ink.  Please visit their website to see all their amazing images.  Thank you to them for providing an image for the design team to use. I chose "Love Cats" and had a lot of fun coloring them with Spectrum Noir Tri Color Markers and a few Copics.   My something new was the stars punch and the hearts punch.....first time I've used them. I added just a touch of sparkle to the stars.  Thanks so much for stopping by - be sure to check out our challenge this week!

PIP Challenge 2001

Woo Hoo!  It's the first PIP Challenge of 2020!! Welcome, and thank you for stopping by.  This week our challenge is sponsored by Limited Runs Stamps.  Please be sure to visit their website to see some adorable images!  This one is called Snail Mail and was so much fun to work with!  I have 2 awesome friends who are leaving for the winter and I made this card to send to them to let them know that even though we are far apart for a short time, I will think of them everyday and wish them a fun-filled vacation!! I'm looking forward to hearing about all their adventures!!  Please visit PIP Challenge 2001 to see some great cards made by the design team and uplink your idea for a chance to win a prize from Limited Runs Stamps.  Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1951

Merry Christmas!!  It's time for PIP Challenge 1951, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digis. You can check out their awesome images HERE.  I made this Christmas card using Stampin' Up images .  I added a few red gems for embellishment. The designer paper was from my stash. I hope you and your families have a wonderful Christmas Holiday.  Best wishes to you all for a safe and healthy New Year!  Be sure to check out Challenge 1951 to see the awesome inspiration from the other design team members!

Tuesday Throwdown Chalenge 447

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 447, our last challenge of 2019.  I really appreciate you stopping by!  This week's challenge is an Anything Goes Challenge, and I chose to use up lots of scrap items from my large stash!!  The designer paper was a gift from a very special friend and I highlighted some of the flowers with Spectrum Noir sparkle marker.  The sentiment is one of my favorites from my go to box (sorry - don't remember who it is from).  And the ribbon is from my ribbon stash that I thought brought out the darker colors in the designer paper.    I hope you will visit Challenge 447 and check out the great inspiration from the other design team members.  It has been a great year and I hope you will continue to follow us in 2020.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!

PIP Challenge 1950

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1950, an Anything Goes Challenge.  Our prize this week is a gift certificate from Mo's Digital Pencil.  Be sure to check out their wonderful images HERE.  I was given this beautiful designer paper from a special friend and used it to make a sympathy card to send to my cousins who recently lost their mom, my Aunt Kathy.  She was a really neat lady and I wanted to send them something special.  The sentiment was from my box of go-to greetings (I believe Stampin' Up, but I'm not sure).  I added the ribbon for embellishment.  Please check out the great inspiration from our design team members at Challenge 1950.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1949

It's time for PIP Challenge 1949, An Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Sheepski Designs.  You can check out all their amazing images at their website.   I colored this beautiful poinsettia and candle with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers and used a gelly roll sparkle pen to highlight the leaves on the poinsettia.  The Peace sentiment is from Fun Stampers Journey.  I used silver glitter paper and a shimmery blue paper for the background.  The picture does not do the colors justice, for sure!!  I appreciate you stopping by and hope you'll check out Challenge 1949 to see some really cool inspiration from the other design team members.  Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 446

Happy Tuesday and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 446, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this time by Power Poppy.  Thank you to them for providing a beautiful image for the design team members to work with.  You can check out all their amazing products at their website.  I colored this beautiful bouquet with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend Markers and added some Spectrum Noir clear sparkle marker for an added effect.  The papers are all from my stash and the sentiment is a favorite from Stampin Up.  Please visit Challenge 446 to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members and get your creation uplinked for a chance to win a nice prize from Power Poppy.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1948

Welcome to another challenge for PIP Challenges!  So happy you stopped by! We are in Challenge 1948, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  You can check out all their beautiful images at their website. Thank you to Polkadoodles for providing an image to work with and for their wonderful support of PIP Challenges!  I colored this cutie with Spectrul Noir Tri Blend markers and matched up papers from my stash.  I'm not sure where the sentiment is from - it's a favorite that sits right on my work table as a go-to greeting.  Please visit our challenge this week to see some great inspiration from the design team members and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Polkadoodles!  Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1947

It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is Challenge 1947 and is an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored by StarStampz.  This image wonderfully provided by StarStampz is called "Christmas Ornament".  She is sure a beauty - thank you StarStampz!!   I colored the image with Copic markers and added Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker and a few snowflake gems for embellishment.  The colored cardstock is from my Christmas stash.  I hope you will visit StarStampz to see all their wonderful products and also check out our Challenge 1947.  Be sure to upload your image for a chance to win a nice prize from StarStampz!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great holiday week!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 445

YAY! It's time for another Tuesday Throwdown Challenge - this week is Challenge 445.  Our theme is "Punny Sentiment" and our sponsor is Sunny Studio.  I used stamps from a set called Froggy Friends. All images were fussy cut and colored with Copic markers. Please check out all the adorable products at Sunny Studio.  I hope you'll also check out our Challenge 445 for some awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  And don't forget up uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Sunny Studio.

PIP Challenge 1946

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1946, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digis.  Be sure to check out all the great designs at Di's Digis.  This week I am making Christmas Cards and wanted to share one of them with you.  The designer paper is from Stampin' Up and the die cut is one of my favorite Christmas ones.  I used Spectrum Sparkle Marker to highlight the frost on the trees, although it is a little hard to see it in this picture.  I hope you'll visit PIP Challenge 1946 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your creation for a chance to win a $6 gift code to Di's Digis.  It will be a great shopping experience!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1945

YAY!  It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is Challenge 1945 and our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.  Thank you to Bugaboo for providing an image for the design team members to use.  I chose this cone called "Cat Block Trio".  It's 3 different images that you can mix and match in hundreds of different ways.  Please visit their website to see all the awesome images they have!  I colored these 3 with Copic markers and mounted 2 of them on dark green paper from my stash.  Then I used some designer paper and red cardstock - also from my Christmas stash - for a background.  The sentiment is from Newton's Nook "Holiday Wishes" set.  A little bit of Journey twine from Fun Stampers Journey finished off the card.  I do hope you'll check out PIP Challenge 1945 to see the awesome inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your image for a chance to win a $12 Gift Code from Bugaboo Stamps.  That's a really nice prize!!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 444

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 444 - our sponsor is Di's Digi Stamps.  This cutie is called Sunflower Ted.  Please check out all their great images at Di's Digi Stamps.  I colored him with Copic markers and mounted on some fall colored paper.  The bottom was embossed with a "brick" embossing folder.  The sentiment is from Fun Stampers Journey.  I hope you'll visit our challenge and uplink your creation for a chance to win a lovely prize from Di's Digi Stamps.  Thanks so much for stopping by!!

PIP Challenge 1944

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1944, where our theme this week is "Anything Goes".  PIP Challenges is offering a $5 Gift Code to Mo's Digital Pencil this week - YAY!  My card is made with Stampin' Up products.  Stamp Sets Merry Moose, Dashing Deer, Itty Bitty Christmas and Bokeh Dots and the moose punch. Inks are Pacific Point and Night of Navy. Bokeh Dots was stamped first, then the trees next.  The moose was punched out and layered on top.  The sentiment was added, and then some squiggly lines with Shimmery Crystal Effects were used on the trees for accent.  A very fun card to make!!  I do hope you'll check out our challenge this week and uplink your creation for a chance to win that $5 Gift Code to Mo's Digital Pencil. Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1943

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1943, an Anything Goes challenge sponsored this week by Imagine That

Digi Stamps.  This adorable image is called "Bird Trio" and was so much fun to color with my Copic markers!  Be sure to visit their website to see all the wonderful products they offer.  I got out my Christmas designer paper packs - whew, there were a lot of them!! I decided on this 2-tone green piece and matched up some cardstock to use as a base.  A couple of die cuts later and some Spectrum Noir sparkle marker accents, and I was done.  A quick and easy card to start my Christmas card making for the season.  I hope you'll check out our Challenge 1943 and uplink your idea for a chance to win a $12 gift code from Imagine That.  It's so much fun shopping there!!  Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 443

It's time again for Tuesday Throwdown Challenge!  This Challenge is #443 and our theme is one layer wonder.  Our awesome sponsor is Crafty Girl Designs.  This image is called Halloween Broom and was fun to work with.  I used black cardstock as my base and printed the image on white cardstock.  Using a die cut circle as a mask, I daubered yellow, orange and a little gray ink around the image.  I colored the image itself with Copic markers.   The BOO! sentiment was from my stash. No other embellishment was needed for the one-layer wonder.  I hope you'll check out Crafty Girl Creations and our challenge this week to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  We'd love for you to uplink your one-layer wonder for a chance to win a really nice prize.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a Happy Halloween!!

PIP Challenge 1942

Happy Fall and, almost, Happy Halloween!  Welcome to PIP Challenge 1942, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Limited Runs Stamps.  Thank you to Limited Runs Stamps for providing this cute image to work with!!  Please visit their website to see all their amazing products!  I colored the image with Copic markers and added an "EEK!" stamp (After Dark) on the sign and a "Happy Halloween" sentiment from Fun Stampers Journey. I added just a touch of sparkle marker on the pumpkins and EEK! using my Spectrum Noir sparkle markers.  I do hope you'll visit Challenge 1942 to see all the great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Limited Runs Stamps.  So nice to see you - thanks very much for stopping by!  Have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1941

using Meow Stencil and Newton Loves Coffee

using Meow Stencil and Newton's Birthday Bash

Happy Monday, and welcome to PIP Challenge 1941, an "Anything Goes" challenge sponsored this week by Newton's Nook.  Now, everyone knows how much I love Newton's Nook, and I couldn't resist playing with the "Meow stencil".  I used Nuvo glitter paste on both stencils.  Such an easy background, as this paste dries really fast!  I hope you will check out Newton's Nook to see their awesome products!  And be sure to check out our challenge too!  You can uplink your creation for a chance to win an awesome prize from Newton's Nook - woo hoo!   Thanks very much for stopping by - sure was nice to see you!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 442

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 442.  Our theme this time is "Happy Birthday".  Our lovely sponsor is Color of Love, and this image is called "Rory's Hollyhocks".  I made this card for my niece, whose birthday is this week.  I'm wishing her a very special birthday!!  I colored the image with Copic markers and added a few touches of Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker.  The designer paper is from my stash, as is the black twine and black embellishments.  The sentiment is my all-time favorite go-to birthday stamp from Door County Rubber Stamps.  Please check out our Challenge 442 and uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Color of Love.  So glad you stopped by....have a great week!

PIP Challenge 1940

Welcome to Challenge 1940 at PIP Challenges!!  Our theme this week is "Anything Goes", and our sponsor is Imagine That Digital Stamps.  Thank you to them for providing an image for the design team members to use.  This cutie is called "Gertie Goose - Fall". See all their wonderful images at their website.  I colored this with Copic markers and added some Spectrum Noir Sparkle on the eyes, nose and mouth.  The background papers are from my stash.  I added a few black gems in the corners for embellishment.  Please check out our challenge this week to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  You can also uplink your creation for a chance to win a $10 gift code from Imagine That.  What a great prize!!  See you in the challenge!

PIP Challenge 1939

Welcome to PIP Challenge 1939, a Color Inspiration Challenge, sponsored this week by Di's Digis. 

I tried to use all the colors in the color inspiration photo and used dies and embossing folders to make a wedding cake with ribbon and flower accents.  The sentiment is from my stash.  Please visit Di's Digis to see all the great products they have to offer and be sure to check out our challenge to see the awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  Uplink your image for a chance to win a really nice prize from Di's Digis.  Have a great week! 

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 441

Welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 441, an Anything Goes challenge sponsored this time by The Paper Shelter.  This image is called "I Wish I Was There". Please visit their site to see all the great products they have to offer!   I colored this image with Copic markers and used paper from my stash to make the borders and backgrounds.  I used the "Marbled" stamp from Stampin' Up  and also an anchor stamp from Fun Stampers Journey on the blue piece to make a pattern and add a little depth.  I hope you will check out our challenge to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members and to get your image uplinked for a chance to win a nice prize from The Paper Shelter.  Thanks so much - it's nice to see you!

PIP Challenge 1938

It's Monday, and you know what that means!!  Yes, time for PIP Challenge 1938!  This week's challenge theme is "Anything Goes" and our sponsor is Lawn Fawn.  The stamps I used are from the "Get Well Soon" set.  Lawn Fawn has adorable stamps - please visit their site to see what they have to offer!   I colored this image with Copic markers and used a circle die cut.  I fussy cut the sweet little bird. A simple card for someone not feeling well, this was very easy to put together.  Please visit our challenge to see some awesome inspiration from the design team members.  Uplink your image for a chance to win a $25 gift code from Lawn Fawn - that's a great prize!!  Thanks for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1937

Happy Monday!  Welcome to PIP Challenge 1937, an Anything Goes Challenge sponsored this week by Polkadoodles.  Thank you to Polkadoodles for this sweet image, which I made into a gift tag.  I colored her with Spectrum Noir Tri-Color markers and added a few gems.  A pretty ribbon finished it off.  Check out all the great product at Polkadoodles.  Our challenge this week can be found HERE....please visit and see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Thanks so much for stopping by - see you at the challenge!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 440

Hello, and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 440!  Our theme this week is "Pile It On" and our lovely sponsor is Digital Delights.  Thank you to Digital Delights for providing this adorable image called "Sorceress Samantha".  Check out all their awesome images at their website!  I colored this cutie with Spectrum Noir Tri Color markers and Copic markers. I piled on the layers with paper and die cuts from my stash and added some sparkly gems.  The finishing touch was some sparkle with my Spectrum Noir sparkle markers.  They are my favorites!!  Please join our challenge this week at Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 440 for a chance to win a nice prize from Digital Delights.  Have a great day!

PIP Challenge 1936

Happy Monday and welcome to PIP Challenge 1936, an Anything Goes Challenge.  My image this week is from Stampin Up, as well as the beautiful background paper - Magnolia Lane.  The stamp set is Band Together and die set is Detailed Bands.  It makes for such a quick and easy card.   Please visit our challenge this week - Challenge 1936 - for a chance to win a really nice prize from Mo's Digital Pencil.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 1935

Happy Labor Day!  It's time for PIP Challenge 1935, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Gerda Steiner.  Thanks to Gerda Steiner for providing this adorable racoon image for the design team to work with.  Please visit their website to see all the great and wonderful product they have to offer!  I used my Spectrum Noir Tri Color markers to color the image and then layered it on scraps from my paper stash.  A hand-drawn border and a "Smile" stamp were the final touches.  Please visit Challenge 1935 to see some awesome inspiration from the other design team members.  You can uplink your image for a chance to win a nice prize from Gerda Steiner, too.  Have a great week!

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 439

Hello and welcome to Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 439, sponsored this week by ME!  Yes, I'm the sponsor for this week, and I have an awesome gift pack of accessories from Fun Stampers Journey to share with the winner of this week's challenge.  Check out the prize below:

Our theme this week is STRIPES.  My card this week features an embossing folder from Fun Stampers Journey as well as various die cuts.  I daubered the embossed layer with Stampin' Up inks to make a pastel background and then layered it on a coordinating piece of cardstock.  Check out some great inspiration at Challenge 439 from the other members of the design team.  Be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win the prize shown above.  Thanks very much for stopping by and have a great week!