Repeat Impressions - DCC Challenge - Fall

Its a DCC Wednesday at Repeat Impressions and this weeks challenge was chosen by Geri - Fall.   Fall is my favorite season - I love the colors, the smells and those gorgeous sunny fall days.  Wish the season would last for 6 month.  

Today's card is my last card as a Repeat Impressions Rockstar.  I have been part of this amazing design team for 2 years.   Wendy & Bill from RI are amazing people and working with them has truly been a treat.  I can't thank them enough for their generosity and kindness.

For my fall card, I used some of my favorite RI images. 2908-I Shade of the Elm & 5127-G Maple Leaf Sill.  I've used this elm tree image numerous times but always with bright summer greens.  This is the first time I've colored this same image with 'fall leaves'.   I love how it turned out.  Hard to believe this is the same image.  How fun. 

The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create your own fall card, link that card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an unmounted sheet of RI images.  Wendy has quite an amazing selection to choose from.  Go here to see the complete rules. 

Don't forget to go here to see the cards by the rest of the Repeat Impressions RockStars.

I hope you get a chance to play along.
Joyce

Repeat Impressions - What If? Wednesday Sketch S1714

It's What If? Wednesday at Repeat Impressions and Wendy has an amazing sketch for us.

For my card, I used 3 Repeat Impressions images.  That adorable fish is 9716 - Fish Face.  and that "Little Fishes, Big Wishes" sentiment is 9720-C - Big Wishes are both from the "Contain Yourself" series.  That "Happy Birthday" sentiment is 8606-E from the Quartet Compliments Series.

So now it is your turn.  Create your card inspired by this weeks sketch, link your card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an awesome prize - a $25 gift certificate to the Repeat Impressions store.  You can see the complete rules here - at the Repeat Impressions blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Joyce

RI - DCC - Black, White & Gray

This week, the Repeat Impressions DCC challenge was selected by Cheri - Black, White & Gray.  I love using black, white and any other color, so this challenge is right up my alley. 

For my card, I used one of my favorite RI images called 708-K - Rebecca. I colored this image with all gray Copic markers to make it look like a black and white photo.  I think that stark look is so striking. 

The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create your black, white & gray card, link that card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an unmounted sheet of RI images.  Wendy has quite an amazing selection to choose from.  Go here to see the complete rules. 

Don't forget to go here to see the cards by the rest of the Repeat Impressions RockStars.

I hope you get a chance to play along.
Joyce

POTW - Halloween Treats

I'm Joyce and it's my turn to bring you the Repeat Impressions Project Of The Week (POTW). 

I love making 3-D items - specifically treats and party favors.  It's been a while since I've made any, so its time.  I decided to make that my POTW. 

I love these super simple treats!!! They can be made to fit any holiday, gathering or mile stone.

Stamp and color the images you'll want to use for this project.  

You can use almost any kind of small snack for this project.  I wanted to use a mini Kit Kat bar but didn't have any in the house.  The only thing I had around were these York Peppermint Patties and they have a Christmas images on the wrapper so they are obviously left over from last year.  Yikes! 

Cut and score the patterned paper.  Lay out your patterned paper wrong side up.  Place your snack on top of it, centered from left to right.  Cut your paper down so that it is 3/4" longer than the snack on the top & the bottom.   From left to right be sure that you have enough paper to wrap around the snack and overlap by at least a 1/2".  Score left & right of the snack leaving a 1/4" gap - make that gap 1/4" from the candy and not the edge of the wrapper since the wrapper doesn't really take up space in the treat wrapper.

Add some 1/2" double stick tape along the top edge and bottom edge of the snack holder - just along the middle section of the paper.  Add a strip of 1/4" double stick tape to either the left or right edge of the wrapper.  

 

 

Overlap the patterned paper along the back edge of the snack wrapper.  Once that back seam is secured, sneak between the layers to remove the backing off that 1/2" double stick tape. Be sure the treat is enclosed before you seal the wrapper shut.   Press those upper and lower seams to be sure they are secure.  If you have a crimper, you can crimp that upper and lower edge to give them a very professional appearance. 

 

 

 

Now its time to decorate your wrapper. 

 

I've created 3 examples for you.  First I created a belly band to go around the middle of the treat wrapper.  I topped it off with this very cool image called 2308-E Bats. 

 

 

 

Then I created a treat with this adorable, spooky cat peaking out of a jack-o-lantern - 806-G Jacko-'lantern Cat.  I used the following Copic markers:  YR65 ,YR68 for the jack-o-lantern, YR23 for the jack-o-lantern face, and C-3 & C-5 for the cat.

 

 

This last version is my favorite version.  Check out this candy corn.  This image is called 2306-D Candy Corn.  Copic markers used:  Y11, Y15 for the yellow stripe, YR65, YR68 for the orange stripe & C-1 for some shadowing on the white section.

 

 

 

I hope you get a chance to try out these super simple snack holders for your next gathering.  Its a special treat to share with your guests.

 



Joyce













Meljen's Mini Challenge - Cutie Corner Spider

I had a little time this weekend so I made a point of sneaking in a card for the Meljen's Mini Challenge.  Every week, Meljen's Designs has a free digi image and if you create a card with that image, you can enter it in the mini challenge they have on facebook. 

This week Meljen's was giving out this adorable corner spider web with that dangling spider.  Super cute, right?  I colored in the spider with my Copic markers and outline the web with my Spica.  That "boo" sentiment is another Meljen's image. 

I'm so glad I got a chance to play along!
Joyce

Repeat Impressions - What If? Wednesday - Sketch S0314

It's What If? Wednesday at Repeat Impressions and Wendy has an amazing sketch for us. 

For my card, I used 2 RI images.  Those moose are called 802-K Moose Family Silhouette.  I went to Northern Minnesota this weekend with my family and one of our hopes was to see a moose.  We have never seen a moose in the wild before so we were really hoping.......  Nope, never happened.   Still no moose for us.  Well, if we can't see them in the wild, I had to create them instead. This image was a perfect reflection of what was on my mind.  That sentiment goes right along with that same theme.  It's called 3120-H Where there's.....

 
So now it is your turn.  Create your card inspired by this weeks sketch, link your card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an awesome prize - a $25 gift certificate to the Repeat Impressions store.  You can see the complete rules here - at the Repeat Impressions blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Joyce

Repeat Impressions - DCC Challenge - Celebrate Birthday's

This weeks Repeat Impressions DCC challenge was selected by Melissa - Celebrate Birthday's.  We can never have enough birthday cards on hand so not only is this a fun challenge but it helps supply my card stash too.  lol!!!

For my card I used 2 RI images.  That adorable dancing bunny is 2610-J Jump For Joy.  Seriously, isn't he just the sweetest thing?   That vertical sentiment is also a RI image - 6104-J Birthday Vertical.  RI has an amazing assortment of vertical images and sentiments. 

The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create your own birthday card, link that card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an unmounted sheet of RI images.  Wendy has quite an amazing selection to choose from.  Go here to see the complete rules. 

Don't forget to go here to see the cards by the rest of the Repeat Impressions RockStars.

I hope you get a chance to play along.

Joyce

Meljen's Designs Challenge #224 - Hanging Out

Did you see this weeks challenge over at Meljen's Designs?  - Hanging Out.  It scared me little when I first read it, but it actually ended up being very fun.  I have this super cute Meljen's image called Little Possum so that made it pretty easy for me.  What says 'hanging out' more than a little opossum hanging from a tree. lol!!!

I hope you had a super weekend!
Joyce

Stamping Bella - Bellarific Friday Blog Challenge

I'm just stopping in for a really quick post to show you a card I submit for this weeks Stamping Bella's Bellarific Friday's Inspiration Challenge.  This weeks challenge is to use this photo as your inspiration.  How fun is that??? I love all the fun and vibrant colors. 

 

 

For my card, I used Stamping Bella image - Little Emmy.  Emmy's quirky outfit along with all the brightly colored printed paper makes for a very fun card.  That fun sentiment says it all. 

 

 

 

Have a super weekend!

Joyce







What If? Wednesday - Sketch A2014

It's What If? Wednesday at Repeat Impressions and Wendy has an amazing sketch for us. 

For my card, I used RI image 1320-M Spring Blossoms.  I love this beautiful image.  Since this image is on the tall side, I decided to flip the sketch to help everything fit better.  I decided to have my 3 stripes go completely across the card. then I wasn't sure what I should use for the 3 embellishments along the right side but decided on these basic buttons to stick with the CAS look I had going on.  It felt good to use an embossing folder.  Its been a while.

So now it is your turn.  Create your card inspired by this weeks sketch, link your card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an awesome prize - a $25 gift certificate to the Repeat Impressions store.  You can see the complete rules here - at the Repeat Impressions blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Joyce

DCC - Blues

It's DCC Wednesday at Repeat Impressions and its my turn to pick the challenge - I've chosen blues.  

For my blue card, I used one of my favorite RI images - 708-K Rebecca.  I used blue, blue & more blue on this card.  I colored her dress with blue Copic markers, matted with blue card stock, layered on a couple different styles of blue printed paper, then added a blue rhinestone flourish.  Too much?   I think its just right.

 



The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create your 'blue' card, link that card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an unmounted sheet of RI images.  Wendy has quite an amazing selection to choose from.  Go here to see the complete rules. 

Don't forget to go here to see the cards by the rest of the Repeat Impressions RockStars.

I hope you get a chance to play along.
Joyce

Tiddly Inks - Design Team Call

Tiddly Inks is having a design team call!!  I love those adorable images - even have a separate Pinterest board for cards featuring Tiddly Ink's images. There is no way I can't let this challenge come & go without creating a card & giving it a shot. 

I spent some time coloring some Tiddly Ink images to help me decide which I wanted to use on my card.   Hmmmmm, after color all these, I still had a hard time decided which image to use. They are all adorable.

I finally decided on this adorable image called Teacher.  Love her!!!! She turned out gorgeous whether I colored her as a black teacher or a white.  In the end I chose the white version because my newly refilled Copic marker had dripped on the apple of the black teacher.  Ugh! Frustrating but we all run into some roadblocks along the way.   Some of my best creations are due to some oops I was trying to correct.  I'll still use her somewhere along the way. 

For my card, I used strips of washi tape on Kraft.  I love how the colors stand out on the neutral card base.  I kept this card pretty simple - letting that super cute image be the focal point. 

 

There is still a few days left before this design team call closes on August 12th so you have a chance to participate too.  Go to the Tiddly Inks blog to see the full details of how to participate.  The more, the merrier.  I know I enjoy seeing everyone's creations.  Maybe I'll even pin a few to my Pinterest board.

 I had a blast coloring all those adorable images, and especially creating my card.  Fingers crossed that I get chosen but, no matter what, I had fun playing along.

Joyce

Repeat Impressions - What If? Wednesday A0614

It feels like forever since I've posted on my blog.  Hard to believe its only been a week.  It's been a busy summer with beautiful, but mild, weather.  All I know is that I want to make the most of each day, just in case we have a harsh winter like the last two. 

I still have been able to sneak in some card making and I couldn't miss out on this weeks challenge at Repeat Impressions.  It's What if? Wednesday so that means an awesome sketch.

 

For my card, I used Repeat Impressions 9304-L Martini from the Pairings series.  I also used RI's 9305-C Olives from that same series to pop that sweet little olive. That background paper has a lot of sparkle to it.  Then I added a flourish of  gems across the top of the card. 

 

 

 





So now it is your turn.  Create your card inspired by this weeks sketch, link your card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an awesome prize - a $25 gift certificate to the Repeat Impressions store.  You can see the complete rules here - at the Repeat Impressions blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Joyce



Stamping Bella - Sketch Challenge

It's been a very long time since I've had a chance to play along in the Stamping Bella Blog Challenge.  I finally had a chance this week so I couldn't resist.  I just had to play along. 

This weeks challenge is a sketch challenge and its a fun challenge at that.

For my card, I used Uptown Girl Audrey Love Her Makeup - one of my favorite stamps.  This classy image just needs to be done on black.   I matted the image on a shimmery black paper then matted it again on glittery red paper.  I do all my coloring with Copic markers. 

I've had fun playing along with this challenge.  I hope I get to do that again really soon.

Have an awesome weekend!
Joyce

Repeat Impressions - DCC Wednesday - Sparkle, Glitter, Bling

I'm home from a nice, relaxing week of vacation, camping in Northern Wisconsin.   My time away was exactly what I needed.  Just peace, quiet and a break away from everyday life.    

I'm home just in time to play along with the DCC challenge at Repeat Impressions.  This weeks challenge was chosen by Karen - she has picked Sparkle, Glitter, Bling. 

For my card, I used Repeat Impressions 8721-I Floral Peace (lg).  I love this fun image and I have used it several times but I was thrilled when I found this printed paper that matches perfectly. Better yet, the printed paper has sparkle to it - perfect for this challenge.  First I colored this image with Copic markers but then I topped it off with some glitter Spica markers to add some glitter.  If that wasn't enough, I matted that image and the background paper with teal glitter paper.  That sentiment is also from RI. That's a from the Quartet Complements series - 8623-D Brighten.  I added a shiny teal pearl to that sentiment for a little bling.

I know its hard to see the sparkle, glitter & bling, so here is a close up. 

 

The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create your own Sparkle, Glitter, Bling card, link that card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an unmounted sheet of RI images.  Wendy has quite an amazing selection to choose from.  Go here to see the complete rules. 

Don't forget to go here to see the cards by the rest of the Repeat Impressions RockStars.

I hope you get a chance to play along.

Joyce

Today is my last card as a guest design team member with Meljen’s Designs. Sniff, sniff!!! I have really enjoyed being part of this fun team and I’m disappointed it’s over so soon.  My time went so fast. 

Our challenge today is something different.  It’s called Feature Presentation - using a movie as your inspiration.  When I saw this adorable image, it totally said ‘good witch’ to me which leads me to think of the ‘Wizard of Oz’.  Isn’t she just the sweetest witch ever?    I added some blue gingham (a la Dorothy’s dress) and some red glitter paper, to represent the ruby slippers.  Super cute and a super fun challenge. 

So what is your movie inspiration card?   Link that card to the Meljen’s Designs Challenge Blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for some Meljen’s images.  Remember – you must use a Meljen’s image – see the complete rules here. 

I hope you take the time to play along with this fun challenge. 

Have a great day!
Joyce

What If? Wednesday at Repeat Impressions - sketch J2314

It’s What If? Wednesday at Repeat Impressions which means a sketch challenge and, as always, Wendy has an amazing sketch for us. 

 

My husband and I are camping in Northern Wisconsin this week so this peaceful image was an obvious choice for me.  It is RI image 2908-I Shade of the elm (scenic series).  Much of our time is spent riding around on our scooters, going for walks, hanging out at the beach and with me making cards.  LOL!  What could be more relaxing than that?

So now it is your turn.  Create your card inspired by this week’s sketch, link your card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an awesome prize - a $25 gift certificate to the Repeat Impressions store.  You can see the complete rules here - at the Repeat Impressions blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Joyce

Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday - Christmas in July 4 Kids

It's Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday and we have a fun challenge for you - Christmas in July 4 Kids.  What a fun challenge!!!

For this challenge, we have 3 wonderful sponsors

• Doodle Pantry
• Whoopsi Daisy
• Sassy Studio

A huge thank you goes out to those wonderful sponsors

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For my 1st Christmas in July card, I used an image from Doodle Pantry - This set is called Winter song birds. What an adorable image!!

 

 

 

For my 2nd card, I used an image from Whoopsi Daisy.  Super cute!!

 

 





Now its your turn to play along.  Create your own Christmas in July cards 4 Kids.  Link that card to the SAS4K blog and you will be entered into a random drawing where you could win one of those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  Don't forget - SAS4K also selects a top 3 which is a huge honor and gives you a badge you can proudly add to your blog.  You can see a complete list of rules here.

Don't forget, SAS4K is a wonderful cause you can read more about it and find out how to contribute here. 



Repeat Impressions DCC Wednesday - Summer Fun

It's time for DCC Wednesday at Repeat Impressions and this week Brenda has selected our challenge - Summer Fun.  

My husband and I have taken some time to do some kayaking the last couple of summer.  Nothing crazy, just some relaxing rides on our favorite lake.  To me, kayaking is summer fun.  This RI image 2918-K Kayaker. is the perfect image to reflect that. 

The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create your own summer fun card, link that card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an unmounted sheet of RI images.  Wendy has quite an amazing selection to choose from.  Go here to see the complete rules. 
Don't forget to go here to see the cards by the rest of the Repeat Impressions RockStars.

I hope you get a chance to play along.
Joyce

Repeat Impressions Project Of The Week - Making Your Own Chevron

Joyce here, and its my turn to present the Repeat Impression's Project Of The Week. 

I really enjoy all the chevron printed paper that is currently available.  It's such a fun look.  I've have also seen some instructions online showing how to make your own chevron accents for you projects.  I thought I'd play around with that a little bit and show you a few different looks.

First, I'll show you a super quick way to create the basic chevron look.  Select a paper that fits the card you are planning to create.  Cut the paper into small squares.  I used 1 1/4" squares for most of my version but this same design can be created using whichever size squares you like.

Once you cut your squares, cut them on half from corner to corner to create triangles. 

Like this.....

Draw a faint pencil mark across the width of the card at whatever height you would like - I placed mine at 2" from the bottom. 

 



Place the long edge of each triangle along the pencil line.  Get one glued down and just build off of that. 

 

Now, you just add another row of triangles on the opposite side of that same pencil line.  I left just the smallest gap between rows.  Just line up that first triangle using that upper row as a guide - just shift it over half the length of a triangle.  The end tip of the lower triangle should be straight down from the highest part of the upper triangle.  Once you have that first triangle glued down, the next ones go in very easily till your row is complete.

 



 

Cut any long ends off, using the edge of the card as a guide. 

 

 





Here is one version of a card using this chevron design.  This image is RI 8204-H Kitten.  I colored this adorable kitty with my Copic markers (E51, E53, E55 and just a few touches of E57).

Once I had one card made, I just had to see what other looks could be created using this same idea. 

 



Next I created a card using embossed paper.  What I like about creating my own chevrons is that you can make them whatever color or size you want.  Where preprinted paper may not have that exact color your looking for.

My last version is a layered chevron.

I did this the same as I did my original card, but in this case I made my pencil line on that blue background paper.  Once the triangles were adhered, I just made some simple straight cuts about an 1/8" away from the chevron paper to create little matted background. 

I've been having fun creating with these chevron backgrounds.  An interesting background can be a huge step towards creating a great card.  Add one of the beautiful images from Repeat Impressions and you have something special. 

Thanks for joining me for the RI POTW.  I hope you'll give this technique a try. 

Joyce

Meljen's Designs - Color Challenge

It's time for another challenge at Meljen's Designs.  I have been lucky enough to be a guest designer for the last few months and I'm really excited about this weeks challenge - its a color challenge.  Check out those colors - the perfect colors for summer.  Don't you think?

For my card, I used one of my favorite Meljen's images -Fancy Butterfly.  Isn't that a gorgeous image?  It's so easy to color into that beautiful butterfly.

 
Don't forget!  This is a challenge so you get to play along.  Create your own card using those great summer colors, link that card to the Meljen's Design's challenge blog and you'll be entered into a random drawing for some Meljen's images.  Please be sure to use a Meljen's image to qualify.  You can see the complete rules here.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a super day!
Joyce

What If? Wednesday at Repeat Impressions - Sketch J0914

It's What If? Wednesday at Repeat Impressions which means Wendy has another amazing sketch challenge for us.

I was undecided if I should go with a rectangular card with a circle accent or go with a tent card with a circle off the top. I think either one would make a great card, but I went with the tent card.  I must have really been looking for a change of pace because this cute Halloween bat image really caught my attention.  This is RI image 2308-E Bats.  That sentiment is also a RI image - 2302-G Trick or Treat.  

So now it is your turn.  Create your own card inspired by this weeks sketch, link your card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an awesome prize - a $25 gift certificate to the Repeat Impressions store.  You can see the complete rules here - at the Repeat Impressions blog.  

Don't forget to stop and see all the great cards created by my fellow RI RockStars.  Lots of inspiration for you there.  

Thanks so much for stopping by

Joyce