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!