Getting A Little Sketchy

Hello friends!  It's that time already.  Yep, time for a new challenge at Phindy's Place and this week we have another new sketch for you from Anne-Marije!!  That girl is crazy talented with those sketches!!  This is our sketch for this week.

Pretty awesome huh!?!  Okay, now for my take on this sketch.  For my card I have used the adorable image called "Scoops of Love".....

I just love this image.  She just has the cutest little look on her face and I had to give her a few eyelashes to kind of accentuate those cute little eyes!  :)

I hope you will hop on over to the Phindy's Place challenge blog and check out the rest of the DT cards this week.  Amazing as always and we would love to have you join us this week.  Once again, you don't have to use a Phindy's Place image to play along with us.

Thank you for stopping by and hope to see you at Phindy's Place!!

Have a good one!

Trying To Master CAS

Hello friends!!  I had fun yesterday playing with some of my new Stampin' Up stamp sets.  I love the look of CAS so much but think that my cards always look yucky!  I don't understand how something so simple could be so hard!  LOL.  Anyway, I decided that I was going to try and master this CAS thing so I made a couple of cards yesterday.  The first one was pretty but it just didn't work for me so I made another one based on the inspiration picture for the CAS challenge at The Outlawz.  Now that one, I really like how it turned out!!!  Okay, here's my first card using the SU Blessed Mother clear mount stamp set (these come in the coolest little DVD cases).....

I tried to do the crinkly ribbon but mine looked stupid!  :)  I used my Copics to give it a little color pizazz.  Still didn't work on the feeling bland to me.  What do you think?

Here's my card using the inspiration picture from the CAS challenge at The Outlawz.  I have used the SU clear mount sets Awash with Flowers and Word Play.  First I'll show you the picture and then I'll show you my card!

So...can you tell what I used as my inspiration? The colors and flowers of course but also the shape of the boot. :)  I was so proud of myself.  heehee

Anyway...thank you for stopping by today and you still have some time to get in on all of the action at The Outlawz this week.  Seriously awesome prizes to be won including a $50 gift certificate from Oozak!!!!  YeeHaw!!!

Have a good one!

It's A Copic/Promarker Hoedown

Hello friends!!  As some of you know this week has been a big party week at The Outlawz.  We have had lots of fun western challenges and a couple of not so western themes for you to play along with this week and today I posted the Copic/Promarker challenge.  I have challenged you to use the definition of "Hoedown" as your inspiration for a western themed card.  For my card I have used this cute little image from Victoria Case for SCACD.  Here's my card...

Isn't she adorable!?!  She was going to be a let's go boot scootin' but I wanted to welcome everyone to our hoedown instead!!  :)

My image is colored with Copics.

I hope you will join us for our hoedown this week at The Outlawz and you could possibly be the winner of a $50 gift certificate from Oozak.com!!!  BTW...I just found out today that the new Copic colors set should be in the Oozak store on the 24th of February unless UPS throws a kink into it!  There will be a limited number of sets so get ready to start stalking Oozak.com on the 24th!!  BTW...make sure you register at the site and you can click on the notify button to be notified when they come in.

Speaking of Oozak.com....I just ordered me the big ABS system and a new Paasche air compressor.  I am so excited for it to get here!!!!

Monochromatic at Phindy's Place

Hello friends!!  It's time for a new challenge this week at Phindy's Place and this week we want to see some monochromatic from you.  This has always been a real weakness for me and I don't know why!!  I guess my brain just doesn't work in mono...I'm a color girl all the way!  :)  Here's my card this week using the image "Cupid Cutie"...

I just love how this turned out and think that it almost has a little vintage feel to it!!

Copics Used:
E41, E42, E43, E44, E47

My DP is from the Basic Grey line called Capella.  I LOVE THAT PAPER!!!  I have also used a Martha Stewart corner punch.

Wait until you see what the rest of the DT has come up with!!  WOW!!!

Thank you for stopping by today and hope to see you at Phindy's Place  this week for our Monochromatic challenge!!!

I am entering the following challenges:
Pixie Cottage - Sketch and/or embossing
4 Crafty Chicks - Fairy/angel/butterfly
Dutch Dare - Sparkle, glitter, bling
Stampin' B's - Monochromatic
The ABC Challenge - O is for Old Fashioned


Have a good one!

Let's Get Square

Hello friends!  It's time for a new challenge at 7 Kids College Fund today and I bet you can't guess what it is.  Yep, you guessed it....we want to see your square cards this week!!  Hey, that was easy beings about 95% of my cards are square!  :)  For my card I have used this adorable stamp from Magnolia (yep, I've caught the maggie bug) called "Tilda With Balloon" and I absolutely adore her!  Here's my card for this challenge...

Doesn't she just look so precious standing there holding her balloon!?!

Copics Used:
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, E13, E21, E55 and R20
Hair - E25, E31, E35, E50
Dress, Socks, Head Band and Balloon - R000, R30, R32, R35 and YG13, YG17, G40
Shoes - C0, C2 and 100

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

Grass is colored with Prismacolor Pencils.

Supplies Used:
DP - Basic Grey Olivia
Diamond Stickles
Spellbinders Oval Nestie
Spellbinders Scalloped Oval Nestie
Nellie Snellen Leaf Punch and Embosser (OMG...these things freaking ROCK!!)
Prima Roses
VersaMark  Ink Pad
Bridal Ranger Embossing Powder 
Martha Stewart Branch Punch
Bella Baubles
Lace

Sentiment is from Stampin' Up.  Can you see the little embossed butterfly!?!

Thank you for for stopping by today and make sure you stop by the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog and check out the rest of the DT cards!  Wow...they are all fabulous!!!

Challenges entered:
All That Scraps Magnolia - Birthday

Have a good one!!

Shading and Highlighting at The Outlawz

Hello everyone!!  I'm so happy that you have stopped by today because I have used this adorable little Stampavie image called "Love Bubbles" for our Copic/Promarker challenge this week at The Outlawz. Our challenge this week is shading and highlighting.  We want you to practice on those basic marker skillz.  :)  Here's the card that I created...

Don't they just make a cute little couple!?!  I thought this image would be perfect for a newly engaged couple.  :)

Copics Used:
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, E13, E21, E55 and R20
Hair - E25, E31, E35, E50
Dress - R81, R83 and my special blend marker with R85 and colorless blender
Shirt - B21, B24, B26 and colorless blender
Hearts - R32, R35, R37

Supplies Used:
Spellbinders - beaded circle
Stickles - diamond
Memento ink - tuxedo black
Distress ink
Martha Stewart scoring board
DP - Cloud Nine Designs (REALLY OLD)
Bow and flower was given to me by my very sweet friend Annika.

My sentiment is from Stampin' Up

I hope you will hop on over to The Outlawz and check out all of the fabulous challenges (all in one spot I might add) and don't forget that tomorrow we will be starting our week long party with lots of fun prizes!!  Make sure you check it out!!!

Have a good one!

Springtime At Phindy's Place

Hi everyone!  It's time for a new challenge at Phindy's Place and this week we are longing for Spring.  :)  I'm so ready for spring and coloring with bright happy colors made me feel better!  For my card this week I have used one of Phindy's new images called "Spring Bouquet".  Here's my card for this weeks challenge...

Isn't she adorable!?!  LOL...I think a lot of us girls on the design team had the same feeling because quite a few of us used this image today!!  How can you not be drawn to this cutie when you think about spring?

Yep...I even stamped my sentiment on the ribbon.

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 and R20
Hair - E25, E31, E50
Dress - YG0000, YG00, YG01 and RV10, RV13, RV17
Flowers and Chicks - R21, R24, R27 and Y000, Y15, Y17

Grass is done with Prismacolor pencils

Supplies Used:
Magnolia DooHickey Die
Flower is from Michael's
Sentiment - Stampin' Up

Challenges entered:
Mojo Monday - Sketch
Pile It On - Bright and Breezy
Stamp Something - Use a Digi

Thank you for stopping by today and hope you will join us at Phindy's Place and show us what spring means to you!!  Make sure you check out the cards from the rest of the DT, they are all so awesome!!

Have a good one!!

Springtime Smiles

Hi everyone!!  I have a new CAS card for you today for the Sunday CAS Challenge at The Outlawz using one of my new stamp sets that I got from Stampin' Up.  I have used the stamp set "Easter Blossoms" and I just love this little silhouette girl.  I am so ready for spring!!!  Here's my CAS card...

Thank you for stopping by today and don't forget about our big party at The Outlawz starting on Sunday.  Lots of awesome prizes to be won including a $50 gift certificate from Oozak and a $10 gift certificate from 7 Kids College Fund!!

Have a good one!!

Do You Totally Love...

Melissa Frances stuff?  OMGosh, she makes the most beautiful papers and I love the lace.  Well....it is now up for preorder at 7 Kids College Fund!!  Make sure you check out the other preorders while you're there including a bunch of new Spellbinders!!!  YUMMY!!!

Have a good one!!

Let's Get Ready To Party

Giddy Up Partners..... it's Time for a Showdown!!!

You are invited to The Outlawz Showdown!! We want to show you our appreciation for joining and participating in The Outlawz challenges!! The Showdown starts right here on February 13! Our sponsors have provided us with awesome prizes, and you don't want to miss it!!  Don't forget the party starts on February 13, and you will have 22 ways to win!!

Would you like to get in on the party action early? Put our party flyer in a post on your blog and link it to this page (http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com). Then add a link to your blog post in the linky below for a chance to win a party prize! One of those amazing prizes below is for someone who posts the flyer; you don't even have to make anything for a chance to win!!





PRIZES!!
Oozak: $50 Gift Certificate (Winner pays shipping)
Susana's Custom Art and Card Design: SCACD $25.00 Gift Certificate. (winner pays shipping)
Color Me Creative Classroom: (Suzanne Dean) One online Copic Class of your choice.
One Crazy Stamper: $25.00 Gift Certificate (winner pays shipping)
Paper Temptress: $25.00 Gift Certificate (winner pays shipping)
Paper Temptress:  2 packs of Cryogen Paper 20 sheet count (winner pays shipping)
ThePurplePlace: $25.00 Gift Certificate, winner’s choice of store
All That Scraps: $15.00 Gift Certificate (winner pays shipping)
Digi Doodle Shop:  $10.00 Gift Certificate
Whimsy Stamps: $15.00 Gift Certificate
Squigglefly: 3 Digi Sets
Sassy Studios: 4 free Digis
7 Kids College Fund : $10.00 Gift Certificate (winner pays shipping)
A Day for Daisies: $12.00 Gift Certificate
Michelle Perkett Studio: $10.00 Gift Certificate
Guylou's Inimitability: $10.00 Gift Certificate
Stampin' Up: “Bliss” Clear mount stamp by Maureen Merritt
FRED table (45.00 value):  Jenn and Brian Pellegrino 
Ippity Stamps: Any stamp set, Winners choice by Rona Mallard
Anne Fenton: 3 Outlawz Digis
Glitterbabe's: 2 Digis of Choice
Di's Digi Downloads: 5 Digis

Monday Morning Blues

Hi everyone!!  LOL...I'm not really having Monday morning blues but the new card I have for you today kinda does!!  :)  My daddy's birthday is on Thursday and I have been looking for the perfect image to make his card with and what arrived in the mail!?!  Some new stamps that I ordered from 7 Kids College Fund and there it was....the most adorable little stamp from Stampavie called "Fishing Bear".  Here's my card.....

Isn't he just too cute!?!  I absolutely love Stampavie stamps but these little bears from Penny Johnson just tug on my heart strings!!  BTW....there are some adorable stampavie stamps, spellbinders and other fun stuff up for preorder right now.  You can find them all HERE. 

Copics Used:
Bear and fish - E31, E35, E50, E53 and BG93, BG96, BG99 and R30
Water - BG0000, BG000, BG01
Fishing Pole - R35, R37, R39 and C0, C2, C5, C7

Supplies Used:
DP - Jillibean
Diamond Stickles
Martha Stewart Scoring Board
Ribbon

Challenges Entered:
The Sweet Stop - Sketch
The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge - Birthday
Cute Card Thursday - Use Humor (hope my sentiment qualifies)

Thank you for stopping by today and hope you have enjoying my daddy's birthday card!!

Have a good one!

Oop...I Did It Again

Hi everyone!!  So, does my title have you wondering just what it is I did again!?!  LOL!!  I created another CAS card.  You know...it may be CAS but for some reason I really struggle with it.  I think that it's the simplicity that I can't quite wrap my head around!!!  :)  Oh well.  Here's the card that I created for the Sunday CAS Challenge at The Outlawz...

For this card I have used a really old stamp from Unity and really old DP from Fiskars.  LOL...I guess I was on a really old kick!!

Hope you will join us at The Outlawz for a week of challenges!!!

Have a good one!!!

Lets Get Embossy

Hi everyone!!  Yep, it's time for a new challenge at Phindy's Place and this week we challenge you to "Emboss" (heat or dry).  I chose to dry emboss because I just got these new embossing folders by Basic Grey.  Wow, they are really awesome!!  For my card this week I have used this adorable image called "I Glub You"....

 I love this image and its one that can be used for so many different occasions.  It also gave me a chance to practice on one of my favorite techniques....coloring transparent objects.  I just love to add depth and movement to water.  It actually looks better in person than it does in the picture.  Hey, even my hubby was impressed!!!  LOL!  Maybe he was just being nice. :)

Copics Used:
Bowl - R81 and a color I created myself using an R85 refill and my colorless blender.  I wanted a really light pink with a blue undertone instead of yellow.
Water - BG0000, BG000, BG01
Plant - YG63, YG67, G40
Rocks and hearts - R32, R35, R37, R39
Treasure chest - E43, E44, E47 and YR24, Y00, Y11, Y15
Fish - Y32, Y35, Y38

Supplies Used:
DP - Basic Grey Hopscotch Yummy!
Distrezz-it-all
Martha Stewart scoring board (LOVE LOVE LOVE)
Misc buttons and ribbon

Challenges I am entering:
The Pixie Cottage - Buttons
Dutch Dare - Buttons
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Show some love
The Outlawz Copic/Promarker Challenge - Favorite technique

Thank you for stopping by today and hope you will click on over to Phindy's Place and check out the rest of the DT cards. Of course they are all amazing!!  We would love to have you join us this week with your favorite embossing technique!!!  :)

Have a good one!!

A Challenge of {heart}

Hi everyone!!  Well, the time has finally come for my very first challenge at 7 Kids College Fund and our challenge this week was to include hearts on your project.  This time of year that was an easy one!!  :)  For my card I have used this adorable CC Designs stamp called "Violet with Key Swiss Pixie" and I just love her. Here's my card...

Isn't she adorable!?!  You should see what the rest of the DT has created for you this week.  WOW...what an amazingly talented bunch of ladies!!  I am totally honored to be working with each and every one of them!!

Did you know that the preorders are up at 7KCF for the new Stampavie stamps, new Copic colors and much more!!  They are also going to be selling new stamps from La La Land Crafts and dang, are they ever adorable!!  And this next one I am so excited about I can't stand myself!!!  7 Kids College Fund is going to be selling Stamping Bella stamps!!  I can't wait until they are up for preorder!!  I'm sure I'll have to have all of them!  :)

Copics Used:
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, E13, E21, E55 and R20
Hair - E25, E31, E35, E50
Dress - R32, R35, R37 and RV32, RV34
Shoes - W4, W6, W8
Key - YR24, Y000, Y11, Y15

Supplies Used:
Diamond Stickles
My new Martha Stewart Scoring Board (dang...do I ever love that thing)
Sakura Clear Glaze Roll and Clear Stardust Pens
Really old K & Co DP (yep...I'm a hoarder)
Flowers given to me by a dear friend
Ribbon

We would love to have you join us at the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog this week and show us what you can create with hearts!!

Thank you for stopping by today and hope to see you at 7KCF!!!

Have a good one!!!