Art Impressions Birthday Challenge

Hello and welcome here.  I've had some time on my hands and tried out the most recent Back to Basics by Kendra over on the AI Stamps Facebook Group, you can find the video HERE.  

She showed making a garland, but I made it my own by masking off the top so that I could add a sentiment!

I love the pink version, I also made a blue version.

Card Size: 4.25 x 5.5



I am entering the pink Birthday card to Bonnie's Birthday Challenge found HERE.

Enjoy!

Deneen

A Tag Shaped Card

 Hello and welcome here.  I wanted to join the Challenge over at Art Impressions Blog and it's a shape challenge.  No square or rectangular cards.

I used Marianne Designs tag die CR1352 to give my card a it's shape.  I am still new to watercolouring but I am really enjoying having fun practicing.  I used a throwback stamp set that was available for a short time called 4058 WC Series 5.

I also used 4052 Flower Set 1, 5474 WC Flower Set 5, and 5476 WC Foliage Set 5.

Tombow Colours Used:

Outline - 969, 565

Window Frame - 249

Window Panes - 565 mixed with 969

Window Box - 856

Greenery - 177

Blue Flowers - 528

Yellow Flowers - 993, 925

Misc. N70, N45

Thanks for stopping by!

Deneen

Slimline Card Challenge

Hello and welcome here. I decided to make a second card for the Art Impressions Slimline Challenge found HERE, using the instructions from THIS video by Bonnie Krebs.  THIS is the video I first saw, and bought my stamps based on this project!!!

I used 5261 Large Birdhouse Set, 4052 Flower Set, 4051 Foliage Set, and 5258 Flowers Set 4.

This was my first attempt at watercolouring the Ai way, and so I copied the flower placements etc. used by Bonnie in the video, so that I could focus on the watercolouring part.  I had so much fun, and learned sooooo much...enough to design the first card today all on my own.

Thanks for stopping by!

Deneen

Watercolour Slimline Cards

Hello and welcome here.  A few weeks ago I discovered an Art Impressions watercolor stamp video.  I am hooked!!  I ordered the Watercolor Starter Bundle and Flower Set 4, which allowed me to create these 2 cards...and the wreath I used on a wedding card a couple of posts ago.

Card Size:  3.5" x 8.5"

I am new to these slimline cards, and I saw that the Art Impressions Blog is having a Slimline Card Challenge.   You can find it HERE.  I thought I would challenge myself to give it a go.

I used 5123 Decorative Jar, 4051 Foliage Set, and 5258 Flower Set 4 for this card. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Flower Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  This time it's all about Flowers!

Challenge - Flowers

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I used Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig, and a simple background for my card.

I added Nuvo drops for interest and attached foam behind the patterned paper panel to give it dimension.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Summerstop Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for our last Cuttlebug Mania challenge for Summer!!!  But no worries, we'll be back come September!!

Challenge - Summer

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania. 
Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Flowers are summery, so I went with flowers.  I used an older favourite, Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig.  It's difficult to see but I also embossed the background using We R Memory Keepers 3D embossing folder Quilted.

Recipe:  PP-scrap pieces, sorry, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill CS-blue, We R Memory Keepers Quilted EF, Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig, My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangles, Foam, Rhinestones.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

We R Memory Keepers Quilted Embossing Folder
Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangle Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge and have a safe and relaxing Summer!!!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Birds or Butterflies Challenge

Whoops, lol, we had a holiday on Monday here in Canada...Victoria Day...and I totally got messed up on my day.  If you've come back, I've now added the info to the post, lol!!!

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge, this time it's about butterflies...or birds!

Challenge - Butterfly or Birds

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I went with birds.  This die is from Elizabeth Crafts and it's a very delicate die, but I love the branch/bird combo.

Recipe:  PP-Kaiser Craft Lilac Whisper Collection Mauve, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill CS-green & brown, Elizabeth Craft Designs Love Birds, Spellbinders Floral Ovals, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Elizabeth Crafts Designs Love Birds Die
Spellbinders Floral Ovals Die
We R Memory Keepers Quilted Embossing Folder

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania 5th Year Anniversary Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge. Cuttlebug Mania is celebrating 5 years of challenges using the Cuttlebug!!! In celebration the challenge is to scrap lift one of the original cards!  Here's to another 5+ of creating with the Cuttlebug!!!!

Challenge - Use the original cards for inspiration!
AND
Tell us why you chose that card!

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Here are the cards to choose from:

(HERE is the link to the original post)

 
Kerry                                   Deneen

 
Rachel                                 Jannie


I chose Jannie's card!
I loved the little scene with the banner, grass and butterfly.

Card Size: 5" x 5"

I chose to recreate the card scene!  I used the banner, butterfly and grass for my inspiration, and then decided to go with the square shape as well.

Recipe:  PP-American Crafts 5th & Frolic Memory Lane, Graphic 45 Botanicabella Secret Garden, Graphic 45 Christmas Carol Seasonal Sentiments & My Mind's Eye Howdy Doody Lovely Wallpaper, Sizzix Flourish EF, Verve Stamps Banner Die, Memory Box Butterfly Vivienne, Technique Tuesday Hello Pocket Die, Martha Stewart Grass & Scroll Lace Border Punch, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-burgundy, Vellum, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Sizzix Flourish Embossing Folder
Verve Stamps Banner Die
Memory Box Vivienne Butterfly Die
Technique Tuesday Hello Pocket Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Spring Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  Does it smell like Spring in your neck of the woods?  Well, it's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge and hopefully you'll be feeling Spring-like after you see the DT projects!

Challenge - Spring

(Whatever makes you thing Spring...flowers, birds, leaves etc.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Are you feeling Spring in your part of the world?  We are suppose to reach 0C today, that feels Spring-like for us!!  There's nothing like flowers and chirping birds to put you in the mood for Spring, so that's what I made for my card.

Recipe:  PP-BoBunny-Secret Garden Arbor, Bird-BoBunny Serendipity Flight, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-blue, Spellbinders-Fancy Lattice, My Favorite Things-Stitched Oval Scallop Frame, Memory Box-Honey Blossom Sprig, SS-Altenew Label Love, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Spellbinders Fancy Lattice Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Oval Scallop Frame Die
Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Ribbons & Bows Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  February is moving on and it's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  This time it's about using ribbons and bows!

Challenge - Ribbons & Bows

(Use ribbons and bows on your project.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I saw THIS card by Denise on Pinterest and loved the layout, so I used it for my card and changed up a few things.  I embossed the background and used a square die cut.  I joined 2 ribbons together and die cut the bow!

Recipe:  PP-Creative Memories, Bazzill CS-Thunder, CTMH CS-White Daisy,  Crafts Too Lattice EF, Spellbinders Decorative Labels 1, Tattered Lace Florentine Bow, Flourished SS-Tag Lines, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, 5/8" Ribbon White Satin Edge, Lace Ribbon, Rhinestone, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Crafts-Too Lattice Embossing Folder
Spellbinders Decorative Labels 1 Die
Tattered Lace Florentine Bow Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Birthday Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Birthday

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I saw a felt bag on Pinterest HERE and thought I could make it into a card, so that's what I did!  I made 3 different coloured monsters.

Recipe:  PP-Doodlebug Designs Booville Collection Bug Eyes, Fa-boo-lous & Spooky Sprinkles, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill CS-black, My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Circles, Spellbinders Borderabilities Curved Borders, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Circles Die
Spellbinders Borderabilities Curved Borders Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Valentine Project

Hello and welcome here!  Now that we're back into the swing of things for 2018 it's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Valentine's

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

Instead of traditional pink or red for Valentine's I went with blue.  I love the soft colours and I added a pop of colour with the green.

Recipe:  PP-BoBunny Secret Garden Garland & Arbor, BoBunny Butterfly Kisses Springtime & Kaiser Craft Lilac Whisper Collection Echo, Bazzill CS-green & blue, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Concord & 9th Select a Size Edge, My Favorite Things Delicate Doilies, Lawn Fawn Hearts, Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork, Rhinestones, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Concord & 9th Select a Size Edge Die

My Favorite Things Delicate Doilies Die

Lawn Fawn Hearts Die

Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Flowers Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  Well, we made it through the holidays, I hope yours was a safe and happy one.  It's a new year and time to hop right into another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  It's a nice easy one to get us started...Flowers - use a flower on your project.

Challenge - Flowers

(use a flower on your project)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania. 
Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Notepad Holder Size:  4" x 5.75" (closed) 5.75" x 12" (open)

Over on the Facebook group Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations they had a New Years Crop night with fun games etc.  This was one of the Live tutorials/challenges.  It's a notepad holder!

Here is what it looks like opened up.  I didn't have a notepad so I stuck a Post-It note to show you where the notepad would go.

Recipe:  PP-My Mind's Eye Memorable "I'm With..." Together Paper (it's from 2013), the other pieces were scraps I had, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Echo Park-Heart Doily Die, Our Daily Bread-Fence Die, Simon Says Stamp-Bundle of Stitched Shapes, Prima Flowers, Leaves, Foam, Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Scroll Lace Border Punch, Corner Rounder, Nuvo Crystal Drops-Ivory Seashell.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Echo Park Heart Doily Die
Our Daily Bread Fence Die
Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Anything Christmas Challenge and Some Quick Christmas Cards

Hello and welcome here!  It's December and time for the last Cuttleubug Mania challenge of 2017!

Challenge - Anything Christmas

(use a die &/or embossing folder)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania. 
Challenge runs for 4 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I tend to keep my cards fairly simple at Christmas because I'm usually making more than 1.  You know me, I usually add dimension with foam squares and finish my cards with some embellishment. So the cards I'm sharing today you can definitely bling them up, or keep them simple like I have.

A huge thanks to our Fearless Leader Jannie for sending me an early Christmas gift of the snowman stamp and die set...sooooooo cute!!!  I just coloured him quickly with Distress Markers and boom, my card was done.

Inside:

Recipe:  Bazzill CS-blue, red & white, SS-Craft Sensations Snowman, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Distress Markers, Sizzix EF-Winter Snowflakes, My Favorite Things Stitched Oval Scallop Frame, Craft Sensations Snowman Die, Lawn Fawn Scripty Merry Die, Diamond Stickles.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Sizzix Winter Snowflakes 3D Embossing Folder
Craft Sensations Snowman Die
Lawn Fawn Scripty Merry Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Oval Scallop Frame Die

 Here are a few more of my quick Christmas cards!  

My inspiration came from Pinterest of course.

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania I Mustache You A Question Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttleubug Mania challenge.

Challenge - I Mustache You A Question

(masculine project)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I used aluminum duct tape for the background and embossed it using a gears embossing folder.  I then used black paint to distress it.  I cut the border from black fun foam and painted it with silver paint...which just looks grey in the photo.

Shiny!  I used black rhinestones to decorate the gears on the border.

Inside:

Recipe:  Bazzill CS-black & brown, Aluminum Duct Tape, Xcut Chronology Cogs EF, Memory Box Gearworks Border, Dylusions Paint-Black Marble, Adirondack Paint-Silver, Papertrey Ink SS-Birthday Bash Sentiments, Versafine Onyx Black, Foam, Stampin Up Tag Punch, Rhinestones.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

XCut Chronology Cogs Embossing Folder
Memory Box Gearworks Border Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Thank You Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttleubug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Thank You

(thanks or thank you)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I used a Memory Box stencil called Garden and watercoloured some flowers to make a nice soft thank you card.  I used Lawn Fawn scripty thanks for the sentiment, I also cut it from black fun foam to add some dimension.

Inside:

Recipe:  PP-?? it was donated to me from a paper pack, CTMH CS-Colonial White, Bazzill CS-black, My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangles & Four Corners, Lawn Fawn Scripty Thanks, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, Strathmore Watercolor Cold Press 140lb Paper, Distress Inks-Faded Jeans & Peeled Paint, Foam, Memory Box Garden Stencil, Rhinestones.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangles Die
My Favorite Things Four Corners Die
Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die
Lawn Fawn Scripty Thanks Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen