A Grateful Monster

Hey everyone.  Hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday (don't forget to check out the new challenge at Colour Me...! that started today).  I'm getting in on some challenges today.

The sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches:

And the colors are from Colour Q:

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty! 

Supplies: 

Stamps: For the Record, I Only Have Eyes for You (Simon Says Stamp)

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Summer Starfruit (Stampin Up)

Patterned Paper: Darling Dear 6x6 pad (Studio Calico), Chalk It Up Card pad (Hazel and Ruby)

Ink: Summer Starfruit, Blender Pen (Stampin Up) Tuxedo Black (Memento), White (Colorbox)

Dies: Talk Bubbles (Simon Says Stamp)

A Birthday Wishy (Colour Me...Playful CMCC #9)

Hey friends, it's Wednesday and that means it's time for another awesome challenge at Colour Me...!  This week we have four great colors to work with: Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Smoky Slate and Basic Black.  I really enjoyed this combination, basically because I'm a huge fan of any kind of teal/aqua/turquoise paired with red (my favorite color).

The sentiment on this card I stamped myself using an alphabet set.  It doesn't make much sense until you read the rest on the inside of the card.   This card was for one of my daughter's best buddie's 5th birthday.

Here's this week's inspiration photo:

Check out the great inspiration from the other team members and link up your creations, too!  I can't wait to see your goodies in the gallery!

Brenda

Hayley

Katie (you're here!)

Rosemary

Sam

Tara

and our Featured Designer for February:
Susie Wittwer

Kingston and Ansley having fun at Chuck E. Cheese.  Happy Birthday, Kingston!

Thanks so much for stopping by, keep it crafty!

Supplies: 
Cardstock: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Silver Glimmer (SU) Textured White, Vellum
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Stamps:  Alphabet set (My Sentiments Exactly)
Punch: Owl Builder Punch (SU)
Cut File: Whale with waves (Silhouette Online Store)

Thinking of You - Butterfly Card

Hey friends :) Here with a card to share:

I used this week's CAS(E) this Sketch!  I went back to the challenge site and saw that my card is basically a CASE of one of the DT cards.  Shoooot!  I will chalk it up to great minds thinking alike! :)

And the color combo from Dynamic Duos: Triple Threat Week

Thanks for looking, keep it crafty!

Supplies: 

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo (SU), Vellum

Ink: White (ColorBox)

Misc: Stitched Mats die (Lil' Inkers), Chrissy Butterfly Die (Simon Says Stamp), Tiny attacher (Tim Holtz)

Merry Monday #97 - Use Aqua, Silver and White

Hey everyone, it's Monday and that means time for another fun challenge at Merry Monday!  This week's theme is to make a Christmas card using the colors Aqua, Silver and White.  There are so many gorgeous possibilities with this color combination!

I used my Cameo to cut the Santa and Sleigh out of white cardstock, then I sprayed him with a spray adhesive and covered him in Rock Candy Distress Glitter, that stuff is sooo pretty!  I used ink to create an ombre look on the patterned paper, then added the score lines.  I just love the way silver embossing powder looks, especially on vellum and it shows a little better below. :)

Here's the inspiration photo:

You can see all the details and gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here.  Or stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Wendy Aungst

Lesley Croghan

Karen Davis

Nina Forsyth

Kristie Goulet

Debbie Henderson

Karren Johnson

Sue Joyce

Bonnie Klass

Katie Melhus (you're here!)

Margaret Moody

LeAnne Pugliese

Lori Turner

Kathy Schweinfurth

and our Featured Designer for February:

Kim Singdahlsen

I can't wait to see everyone's entries in the gallery this week, last week I was so impressed with all of the creations, you all rock, keep it coming!

Also playing along at the following challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge: D is for Die Cuts
Sparkle Creations Christmas Card Challenge: #13 Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!

Colour Me...! Subtle - CMCC #8

Hey friends, it's Wednesday and that means it's time for another awesome challenge at Colour Me...!  This week we have some great colors to work with:  Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Sky, Pistachio Pudding + Neutral.  I really love the concept behind this challenge, with a different number of colors in each combo each week, so fun!

I made my background by embossing white on white and then sponging over the top with the blue and green ink.  And the rest of the sentiment inside...

Here's this week's inspiration photo:

Check out the great inspiration from the other team members and link up your creations, too!  I can't wait to see your goodies in the gallery!

Brenda

Hayley

Katie (you're here!)

Rosemary

Sam

Tara
Susie Wittwer (Featured Designer for February)

Thanks so much for stopping by, keep it crafty!

Merry Monday #96 - Use Holly

Hey everyone, it's Monday and that means time for another fun challenge at Merry Monday!  This week's theme is to make a Christmas card with holly.

Here's the inspiration photo:

You can see all the details and gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here.  Or stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Wendy Aungst

Lesley Croghan

Karen Davis

Nina Forsyth

Kristie Goulet

Debbie Henderson

Karren Johnson

Sue Joyce

Bonnie Klass

Katie Melhus (you're here!)

Margaret Moody

LeAnne Pugliese

Lori Turner

Kathy Schweinfurth

and our Featured Designer for February:

Kim Singdahlsen

I can't wait to see everyone's entries in the gallery this week, I'm always so impressed with everyone's creations.

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!

For My Valentine

Hey everyone!  I want to share the Valentine card I made for my husband.  I have to wait until after the big day so it doesn't ruin the surprise.  My card was inspired by this beautiful card by Melissa Cochran at CrazyPaperFreak.  Her style is AWESOME and if you haven't checked it out, you should!  Here's my card:

I also wanted to share the super sweet card he made for me.  He's not afraid to raid my supplies and make me a card because he says it's really hard to buy a cardmaker a great card.  He made a scratch-off card, and it was awesome, all the little red hearts scratched off lottery ticket style to reveal some super sweet messages.  Love it!

Playing along at these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Get Krafty
Less is More: Masculine
Just Add Ink: Just Add Stripes

Thanks so much for looking, keep it crafty!

Update:  This card was chosen as the WINNER at Just Add Ink! Thanks JAI!  I'm so excited *happy dance*!

Colour Me... Striking! CMCC #7

Hey friends, it's Wednesday and that means it's time for another awesome challenge at Colour Me...!  This week we have some great colors to work with:  Rich Razzleberry and Pool Party.  I love these two together, they certainly are striking!

Here's this week's inspiration photo:

Check out the great inspiration from the other team members and link up your creations, too!  I can't wait to see your goodies in the gallery!

Brenda

Hayley

Katie (you're here!)

Rosemary

Sam

Tara
Susie Wittwer (Featured Designer for February)

Thanks so much for stopping by, keep it crafty!

Merry Monday #95

Hey everyone, it's time to start with week with another fun challenge over at Merry Monday.  This week we are using an animal on our Christmas Cards.

I'm looking forward to seeing all the wonderful creations in the gallery this week.   Stop in and see all of the adorable critter cards from the rest of the DT!

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: Gnome for the Holidays (Simon Says Stamp)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake (Stampin' Up), Marshmallow (Bazzill)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Spectrum Noir markers

You're So Tweet

Hey friends!  I have a card to share before we put some finishing touches on a family "painting" we are creating on the wall behind the fridge.  Here goes:

How sweet are those little birdies?

Some challenges sparked my creativity today.  I've been missing a bit o' mojo...I used the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch!

 I 

...the color scheme from The Card Concept, so glad I finally get to join in over there.  I'm usually a clean and layered or clean and simple girl, and this is CAS.

...the inspiration photo over at Fusion: (get it, "tweet" like the sweets/tweets in the photo, lol)

...and the code word at Addicted to CAS:

 Thanks so much for stopping by!  Keep it crafty :)

Update:  This card was selected for the WIN at Fusion, the WIN at Addicted to CAS. and was a Favorite at CAS(E) this Sketch!  and was one of the winners at the Card Concept. All of which were a first for me!!  Woot woot!  I'm absolutely blown away, I've never had a card be selected at all the challenges it was entered in.  This is so cool, and I want to give a huge thanks to everyone who left so many sweet and supportive comments.  My card/blog/PaperNerd friends are the BEST!

CMCC 6 - Colour Me... Monochromatic

Hey friends, it's Wednesday and that means it's time for another awesome challenge at Colour Me...!  Since this is the first week of the month it's a monochromatic theme and we are working with the color Wisteria Wonder.

In order to create the flowers with two shades I used Wisteria Wonder ink and stamped the lower image by stamping off first to make it lighter, the top layer is stamped in "full power".

Here's this week's inspiration photo:

Check out the great inspiration from the other team members and link up your creations, too! Since it's a new month we are welcoming Susie Wittwer as our Featured Designer for February.  I can't wait to see your goodies in the gallery!

Brenda

Hayley

Katie (you're here!)

Rosemary

Sam

Tara

 Susie Wittwer (Featured Designer for February)

I'm also sharing this at CAS-ual Fridays: Over the Edge

Thanks so much for stopping by, keep it crafty!

Merry Monday #94

Hey everyone!  It's time to start the week with a new challenge over at Merry Monday.   This week we are using a stocking or stockings on a Christmas card.  That made me think of this cute little scene:

I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with, so link on up!  And check out all the great inspiration from the rest of the Design Team.

In other news: Congrats to Meredith L, who is the winner of the giveaway and will be getting the Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit!  Hooray!

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!