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!