PIP Challenge 2123

 

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

PIP Challenge 2122

 

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

PIP Challenge 2121

 

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

PIP Challenge 2120

 

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

PIP Challenge 2119

 

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

PIP Challenge 2116

 

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

PIP Challenge 2115

 

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

PIP Challenge 2114

 

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

PIP Challenge 2113

 

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

PIP Challenge 2112

 

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

PIP Challenge 2111

 

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

PIP Challenge 2110

 

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

Challenge 2109

 

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

PIP Challenge 2107

 

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

PIP Challenge 2106

 

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

PIP Challenge 2105

 

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

PIP Challenge 2104

 

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

PIP Challene 2103

 

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

PIP Challenge 2102

 

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

PIP Challenge 2101

 

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 472

 

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

PIP Challenge 2050

 

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

PIP Challenge 2049

 

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 471

 

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

PIP Challenge 2048

 

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

PIP Challenge 2047

 

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

PIP Challenge 2046

 

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 469 and 470

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 469 

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 470

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

PIP Challenge 2044

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

PIP Challenge 2043

 

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

PIP Challenge 2042

 

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 468

 

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

PIP Challenge 2041

 

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

PIP Challenge 2040

 

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 467

 

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

PIP Challenge 2039

 

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

PIP Challenge 2038

 

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

PIP Challenge 2037

 

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

PIP Challenge 2036

 

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

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 465

 

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

PIP Challenge 2035

 

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

PIPChallenge 2034

 

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 464

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

PIP Challenge 2033

 

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

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 463

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

PIP Challenge 2032

 

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

PIP Challenge 2031

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