Cheapo Dies Inspiration - Pink Pig

This sweet pink pig is on the Cheapo Dies Blog today!

I used the Exclusive Pig Die from the Cheapo Dies online store.  I die cut using pink felt and again from pink cardstock to adhere the felt die cut.  The unbranded Scallop Oval die was used to create the "hill" by cutting the die cut in half and layering onto the image panel.

Details on how I created this sweet pink pig card can be found on the Cheapo Dies Blog.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Spring Flowers

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is Spring Flowers.

For my card I used an image and sentiment from the Stampin Up sets Amazing You and Celebrate You  The image was colored using Pearlescent Chalks and embellished using gingham ribbon and a double-loop bow.

We hope you'll share your Spring Flowers cards/projects with us at The Sistherood of Crafters Challenge found HERE.

The Outlawz CAS Challenge - Birthday Celebration

The CAS Challenge is to create a birthday card!  

For my card I used a stamp set from Stampin' Up.

We hope you'll share a birthday card with us at The Outlawz CAS Challenge.

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge

We are creating interactive cards this week at The Outlawz Paper A La Mode challenge.  This week's sponsor is MMedelIllustrations.  I used the Sea Elements #3 digi images to create a card that "wobbles."

We hope you'll share your interactive cards with us this week at The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge.

Cheapo Dies Spring Basket

My card is on the Cheapo Dies Blog today.  I used the Spring Basket die found in the Cheapo Dies Exclusive dies in the online store.  The round easel card was created using unbranded dies from the Cheapo Dies online store.  

Details can be found on the Cheapo Dies Blog.

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DRU Inspiration

My card is on the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog today.

I love the look of shaped cards and found the Sue Wilson My Friend die set easy to use to create this card shape.  Details can be found on the Dies R Us Inspiration blog.

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge #262 Ribbons & Bows

The HMFMC #262 theme is anything goes with the optional challenge of Ribbons and/or Bows.

For my card I chose to use the Ribbons & Bows theme.  This adorabe stamp called Pretty Guinea fit the theme perfectly!  I colored the image using Copic markers and die cut using the PTI Noted A2 die set.  I created a double loop gingham bow to embellish.

I have enjoyed creating as a guest designer for the HMFMC during the months of January through March.  I love the House Mouse stamps and will most definitely continue partcipating in the upcoming challenges.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects using anything goes or use the Ribbons & Bows using House Mouse, Gruffies, or Happy Hopper images.  The challenge can be found HERE.

The PIP Challenge #1811

This week's PIP Challenge is sponsored by Sparkle N Sprinkle.  I used the Cool Chicks digi stamp set to create a Z fold card.

The PIP Challenges are always anything goes.  We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at the PIP Challenge 1811.

The Outlawz CAS Challenge - National Crayon Day, Make it Colorful!

The CAS Challenge theme is to make it colorful!

For my card I used some vibrant inks and stamp sets from Altenew.

We hope you'll share your CAS colorful cards/projects with us this week at The Outlawz CAS Challenge.

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Spring is in the Air

The Sparkles Monthly Challenge theme chosen by DT member Helen is Spring is in the Air.

For my card I used a retired Stampin Up image from the Art of Life stamp set.  I used watercolor markers direct to stamp, spritzed it with water and stamped onto watercolor paper with first, second, and third generation stamping.  To embellish I created a multi loop gingham bow.

We hope you'll share your spring is in the air cards/projects with us this month at the Sparkles Monthly Challenge found HERE.

Cheapo Dies Inspiration - Cat on the Fence

My card is on the Cheapo Dies Blog today.  For my card, I used the Cat on the Fence die.  I die cut it using white cardstock and colored using Pearlescent Chalks.

Details can be found on the Cheapo Dies Blog found HERE.

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Birds!

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is Birds!

For my card, I used the Avery Elle Tweet Tweet stamp set.  I love the vibrant colors of tropical birds!  I used Chameleon markers to color the images, added some colorful sequins and embellished with a multi-looped bow.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects using the Bird theme with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.

Dies R Us Inspiration

My project is on the Dies R Us Inspiration Blog today.

Here's a photo of the tag inserted into the tag holder.

Dies used from the DRU online store:

Frantic Stamper Loop Edger

Frantic Stamper Onsie

Frantic Stamper Tag Builder

Details can be found on the DRU Inspiration blog found HERE.

The Outlawz CAS Challenge - Let's Go Green!

The Outlawz CAS Challenge is Let's Go Green!

For my card I used a stamp set from Unity Stamp Co.  I stamped the image using archival ink onto 100% cotton watercolor paper and used Distress inks and an aqua brush to watercolor.

We hope you'll share your green CAS cards with us this week at The Outlawz CAS Challege, Let's Go Green!

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge

This week's Paper A La Mode challenge sponsor this week is  Bugaboo Digi Stamps

For my card, I used Clyde Birthday digi provided by the sponsor.  I colored the image using Copic Markers and die cut using an unbranded oval scallop die from Cheapo Dies.  I created a fun easel fold for the card shape.  Papers are from DCWV Let Them Eat Cake paper stack.

The theme is Fantasy & Stories; we hope you'll share your cards/projects with us this week at The Outlawz PAM Challenge.

Make it Masculine

I'm on the Cheapo Dies Blog today sharing a fun masculine card using the exclusive Cheapo Dies Duck with you today.

I used a woodgrain texture cardstock to die cut the duck and used Copic makers to color the beak and cattails.  The "eye" is a dot from a handheld circle punch.

The background for the duck was created using the sunburst technique of cutting strips of patterned paper into wedges and arranging on a piece of cardstock.

Here's a closeup of the duck

The die I used for my card:

Cheapo Dies Duck 

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HMFMC #261 Anything Goes or Optional Theme - Bunnies!

I'm a Guest Designer at the HMFMC #261.  The challenges are always anything goes with an optional theme!  I chose to create using the optional theme Bunnies.

For my card, I used a Happy Hoppers stamp called Puddle Fun.  The sentiment is from the Stampendous Spring Sentiments stamp set.  The card is a center step card embellished with a double loop bow.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with the HMFMC #261 using House Mouse, Happy Hoppers, or Gruffies stamps.  The challenge can be found HERE.

The PIP Challenge #1809

The PIP Challenge #1809 is sponsored by Ching-Chou Kuik Digis.

For my card I used the Girl in Spring image provided by the sponsor.

I used a pre-made center step card as the cardbase.  The designer paper is from Our Daily Bread Designs.  I colored the image using Copic Markers and Kaiser Craft Gel Glitter pens.  The sentiment is from Penny Black Happy Snippets stamp set.

The PIP challenges are always anything goes.  We hope you'll share your card/project with us.  You can find The PIP Challenge #1809 HERE.

The Outlawz CAS Challenge - Three Colors!

The CAS Challenge this week is to make a card/project using 3 colors - 2 main colors and just a pop of a third color.

For my card I used green and red as the main colors and a pop of pink!

We hope you'll share your 3 color CAS cards with us at The Outlawz CAS Challenge.

Hoop Art on the Cheapo Dies Blog

Using an embroidery hoop is a fun and easy way to use your dies.  For this project I used a 5 inch hoop and some fabric and lace from my stash.  The sideview butterfly was cut using black cardstock.  To embellish the hoop I spiral hand-cut the felt and rolled it to create the rolled flower and adhered it to the ribbon fabric leaves.  Adhesive pearls were used as accents.  To finish the hoop I created a double loop gingham ribbon bow.

Here is the card that will be presented with the hoop as a way to say thank you to a good friend:

Here is the die used with the hoop and the card:

Sideview Butterfly