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

Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday - Bright Colors 4 Kids

While we still have those bright, sparkling fireworks on our minds, lets continue that theme with this weeks challenge at SAS4K - Bright Colors 4 Kids. 

Before I show you my cards, I want to tell you about the 3 amazing sponsors we have this week.  These prizes are awarded by random drawing.

1. Bugaboo is giving one lucky winner 7 digi images of the winners choice.  Wow!!!
2. The Paper Shelter is giving one lucky winner a $20 gift certificate to their store.  Awesome!!
3. QKR Stampede is giving one lucky winner 5 digi images of the winners choice.  Fantastic!!!

A huge thank you goes out to those amazing sponsors for supporting our cause.

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For my 1st card, I used a Bugaboo image.  What is brighter than a fire truck being driven by a brightly dressed firefighter?  And if that smile doesn't brighten someone's day, I'm not sure what else would.  This image is Bugaboo's ATVtoo Fireman-Firetruck.  So super cute!!!

 

 

 

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For my 2nd card, I used this fun image from The Paper Shelter - Look at that little guy go!!! Bright racing gear and all. 

 

 





Now its your turn to play along.  Dig out your images and bright colored paper and create a card 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. 

Thanks so much for stopping by
Joyce

DCC Wednesday at Repeat Impressions - Fur or Winged Things

Happy DCC Wednesday at Repeat Impressions.  Deonna selected this weeks challenge - Fur or Winged Things.  That is an awesome challenge because Repeat Impressions has a huge selection of both fur & winged images - everything from an actual bear to soft fuzzy teddy bears.  Pretty little butterflies, sweet little fairies, all the way to long legged cranes. 

I chose one of my favorite RI images - 7122-G Yikes Cat from the Funny Bone series.  I have inked up this image several times and I am pleased with it every time I use it.  It's always makes me smile.  That adorable vertical sentiment is RI - 8213-E I Love Cats.   I love vertical images and that one is especially sweet. 

 

The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create own Fur or Winged Thing 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