PIP Challenge 2134

 

Welcome to PIIP Challenge 2134, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Sheepski Designs.  This adorable image is called "My Pad" and is one of many awesome designs that you can check out at Sheepski Designs website.  Thank you to Sheepski Designs for providing an image for the design team members to work with!  I colored the image with Copic markers and added Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker to the flower.  It's mounted on scraps from my stash.  I hope you'll visit Challenge 2134 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from Sheepski Designs.  Thanks so much for stopping by - it was great to see you!!

PIP Challenge 2133

 

Hello, and welcome to PIP Challenge 2133, 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 one is called Fall Note. Please visit Jan's Digi Stamps website to see all the wonderful products she has to offer.  I colored the image with Co pic markers and layered it on scraps from my never-ending stash. I shaded the image background in a wheat colored ink with a dauber because the white background was just too bright. I hope you'll visit Challenge 2133 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and also uplink your image for a chance to win an exciting prize from Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you very much for stopping by!

PIP Challenge 2132

 

YAY! It's time for another PIP Challenge, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored by Lee Holland. Thank you so much to Lee Holland for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  I colored this umbrella girl with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers. It's layered on designer paper and cardstock from my stash, and I added a few gems for embellishment.  The sentiment is from Newton's Nook.  I hope you'll visit Lee Holland's website to see all the great products there and also stop by PIP Challenge 2132 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Be sure to uplink your creation for a chance to win a really great prize from Lee Holland.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2131

 

Hello, and welcome to PIP Challenge 2131, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by StarStampz.  Thank you to StarStampz for providing an image for the design team members to work with.  Check out all their wonderful products at their website HERE.  I colored the image with Copic markers and added some coordinating colored paper behind the image.  All this was mounted on black cardstock from my stash.  I added some Spectrum Noir sparkle marker to the water and beach ball.  I hope you'll visit our Challenge 2131 and uplink your creation for a chance to win a really nice prize from StarStampz.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week!

PIP Challenge 2130

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2130, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by We Are 3.  Thank you to We Are 3 for providing this adorable cactus image for the design team to use.  Check out all their products by clicking HERE to go to their website.  I colored the image with Copic markers and mounted it on a Crafters Companion border die cut and some scraps from my never-ending stash.  The sentiment is one I found on my craft table - sorry, not sure who it is from.  Before you leave, please visit Challenge 2130 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members.  Thanks so much!

PIP Challenge 2127

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2127, an Anything Goes Challenge, sponsored this week by Newton's Nook.  I am a huge Newton's Nook fan, and hope you will check out all their great products at Newton's Nook website.  I could shop for hours!!  I chose a stamp from Newton's Birthday Bash set and colored it with Copic markers.  The "happy" is from Newton's Holiday Wishes set.  I added 3 coordinating enamel dots for embellishment.  The die cut is from Crafter's Companion (I think).  Please visit Challenge 2127 and uplink your creation for a chance to win an awesome prize from Newton's Nook.  I can't wait to see what you create!  Have a Happy 4th of July and an awesome week!

Challenge 2126

 

It's time for another PIP Challenge!  This one is Challenge 2126, and is sponsored by Beccy's Place.  Thanks very much to Beccy's Place for providing an image for the design team members to use.  This beautiful flower is from Arum Lilies and is colored with Copic markers.  I used a Spellbinders die cut and a sentiment from Stampin' Up.  I hope you'll visit Beccy's Place to see all her beautiful products and also check out our Challenge 2126 while you're at it.  Uplink your image for a chance to win an awesome prize from Beccy's Place.  Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great week and Happy Crafting!!

PIP Challenge 2125

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2125, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Gerda Steiner.  Thanks so much to Gerda Steiner for providing this adorable "Mouse With Drink" image for the design team members to use.  You can check out all the awesome products here at Gerda Steiner's website.  It was fun coloring this image with Copic markers. I fussy cut it out and then layered it on a scalloped circle die cut. I added a scrap from my stash and drew a border around the edge. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.  Check out all the entries at Challenge 2125, and uplink your creation for a chance to win a fabulous Gerda Steiner prize.  Can't wait to see what you create!!

PIP Challenge 2124

 

Welcome to PIP Challenge 2124, an Anything Goes challenge, sponsored this week by Jan's Digi Stamps.  Thank you to Jan for providing an image for the design team members to work with. This is called Coffee Cup 4. Please visit Jan's Digi Stamps to see all her wonderful products!!  This is one of my favorite images by Jan and I've used it many times. I colored it with Copic markers and cut it out with a circle die cut.  I matched up papers from my never-ending box of scraps.  I'm not sure what kind of card it will turn into - it's just a nice image to let someone know they are being thought of.  And we can all use that!!  Please check out Challenge 2124 to see some great inspiration from the other design team members and uplink your image for a chance to win a nice prize from Jan's Digi Stamps!  Thanks very much for stopping by - have a super week!!

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!