Card Design: Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge #4-Second Card

Here is my second card for the Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge.  If you want to see all the preamble from the previous post related to this challenge and the sponsor, you can go HERE.

Here are the details, I hope I haven't forgotten anything...

FRONT

General Information:

• I used a great sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Digital Image:

• This stamp is from the Priscilla Styles Store.  
• Copic markers used--Bell: YR21, YR24, E25, G19.  Ribbon:  R20, R22, R24.  Foliage: G02, G05, G09, G12, G16, G19.  Pine:  E23, E25.

Embellishments:

• Little green sparkly Christmas present is a 3D sticker from Dollarama.

INSIDE 

Digital Sentiment:

• This wonderful image and sentiment is one of Mudmaven's.

OVERALL

Paper Products:

• Card Base and long strip on front: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white. Yay, I was actually able to make use of one of the thin scrap strips I collect when cutting and it fit perfectly for this layout.
• Designer Papers: Diamond paper (front) --Recollections Bright Christmas Cardstock Paper.  
• Solid red used on front and inside is Michael's open stock scrapbook.
• The solid green paper is from K & C Company Designer Paper--green colours collection.

Challenges I hope to enter:

• Lady Anne's Challenges -- Progressive Christmas Card Challenge #4
• Stamp 'n Doodle -- Anything Goes
• Crafter's Digital Art Centre --  Anything Goes 
• Word Art Wednesday -- Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create -- Anything Goes/Optional Twist
• Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge 2 -- Anything Goes
• Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge -- Use something on card that begins with the first letter of your first name--One of the greens is Lime coloured.

I may add to this list throughout the week and or month.

Well that is it for this month's Christmas cards for the LAPCC.  I was hoping to do better this month but was actually four hours later getting it out.  One step forward, two steps back.  My dream of getting it done quicker will have to wait until next month apparently. 

Until next time,

Card Design: Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge #4-First Card

Once again, it is time to submit my cards for the Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge.  This will be one of two posts.  I'd love to combine them but all the linkies for the challenges are so particular and won't let you submit two images from the one post.  All the preamble will be here and the next post will simply be card details.

So here we go... 

Each month Lady Anne hosts a progressive Christmas Challenge where we get two images to play with.  As long as we submit a card with at least one of them, we are eligible to receive two more the next month.  Quite the deal isn't it?  She is trying it out for six months to see how it goes.  I hope it is a success, because this is certainly one incentive to help me stay ahead of the Christmas card panic!  I now have eight cards in the pot.  Woo hoo!

This month the sponsor is 

Here is my card and the details, I hope I haven't forgotten anything...

FRONT

Digital Image:

• Copic markers used--Skater: E000, E00, E02, R20 (skin); C3, C5, C7, 100 (hair); R20, R22, R24, R29 (outfit); colourless blender, N0, C1, C3, C7 (skates).  Grounding around image: grey pastel (chalk) from Faber-Castell (though it is difficult to see in the picture).

Digital Sentiment:

• Miss you beary much:  This is a sentiment that I picked up as a freebie from Netty's Cards.  She has a lot of wonderful freebies that can be found HERE.  You also should check out her cards.  She is truly gifted.

Ribbon:

• Blue and gold sheer ribbon is Craft brand from Dollarama.

Embellishments:

• White flowers are from Dollarama.

INSIDE 

Digital Sentiment:

• One I created.

OVERALL

Paper Products:

• Card Base and shadow for inside sentiment: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white. 
• Designer Papers:  Blue Snowflake (front & inside) and Noel paper (front)--Recollections Bright Christmas Cardstock Paper.  
• Solid red used as a shadow in behind images and sentiment is Michael's open stock scrapbook.

Challenges I hope to enter:

• Lady Anne's Challenges -- Progressive Christmas Card Challenge #4
• Stamp 'n Doodle -- Anything Goes
• Crafter's Digital Art Centre --  Anything Goes 
• Word Art Wednesday -- Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create -- Anything Goes/Optional Twist
• Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge 2 -- Anything Goes
• Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge -- Use something on card that begins with the first letter of your first name--I used Letters and I Lined things up.
• Crimbo Crackers-- Kids
• Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog -- Winter Sports

I may add to this list throughout the week and or month.

Now, I'm headed to post number two.  See you again in a few minutes!

Card Design: Scribbles Designs Challenge #5--Celebrate Mom/Woman With Flowers

It is time for the next challenge over at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog.

 This month we are looking for projects that Celebrate Mom or a Special Woman with Flowers. There are many females in our lives that deserve honour or recognition so this theme should provide you with plenty of inspiration.
 

DON'T FORGET THAT THE RULES for entering into our challenges HAVE CHANGED!!! 

Remember you NO LONGER NEED TO USE A SCRIBBLES DESIGNS IMAGE on your project.  You still must follow the monthly theme and you can enter as many times as you'd like AS LONG AS YOU USE A SCRIBBLES DESIGNS IMAGE. However, if you choose to enter the challenge using another artist's image you are limited to three entries.  As always, you are welcome to combine your entry with other challenges and we ask that you enter new projects/cards only - no back linking, plus the standard rules of linking your blog post and mentioning Scribbles Designs in your post.  This challenge will end at 9pm PST on June 14th.

The winner, chosen by Random.org will receive 3 digital images.  If you use a Scribbles Designs image, please add SD after your name--example: Lisa SD--and your name will be entered twice into the drawing for the prize.  Additionally, there will be 1 digital image handed out for each of the Top 3, chosen by the Scribbles Designs Design Team.  We look forward to seeing your interpretation of this month's theme. 

You can purchase your Scribbles Designs images HERE.
You can also find some free sentiments from Sandy's personal blog HERE and there is a free one over on the challenge blog as well. 

To help inspire you, I've created a card using two of Sandy's wonderful images from the store.  

Mr. Wool-oon

Woolley Chorus Line

You can purchase Woolley Chorus Line HERE and Mr. Wool-oon HERE. 
 

Bugaboo is sponsoring us this month so I also used one of their digis too.

This Bugaboo balloons digi can be purchased HERE.  

Here is the front of my card... 

Here is a close up of the chorus line... 

Here is the inside... 

With a close up of the inside...

Here are the card details, I hope I haven't forgotten anything...

General Notes:

• Oh Lord.  I really need to start paying more attention.  I probably shouldn't even admit this but as I went to create a folder on my system for the latest challenge, I decided to go over into our DT group and make sure I had the title of the challenge correct.  I was pretty sure I knew what it was but I ended up forgetting one key part.  I knew that the focus was on mothers or a special woman but I completely missed the part where it said 'with flowers'.  Now apparently, someone is looking out for me.  Since I decided to go more with a focus on a card for a special woman but it isn't really obvious in my card, I decided that one way to make sure it had a very feminine twist was to add a couple flowers.  Well, darn good thing I did.  

FRONT

Digital Image:

• Woolley Chorus Line:  Information for where to buy this image is included above.  It was coloured using Copic markers.  Sheep:  Colourless blender, N0, C1, C3.
• Clouds pattern came from a neat site called Webtreats, Etc.
• I have done my first attempt at using brushes for grass and given I haven't got the foggiest idea what I am doing, I didn't do half bad.  I used a mixture of brushes and three different colours for depth.
• Grass credits:  
•  True Freestyle
•  Amaranth Dreams

Digital Sentiment:

• Mine.  I used B32 to highlight around the edges of the paper.  Opposite corners were clipped using a corner rounder.

Ribbon:

• Blue ribbon is Craft brand from Dollarama.

Embellishments:

• White flowers and leaves along with the green stones in the centre are from Dollarama.
  

INSIDE 

Digital Image: 

• As you can see from the watermarks provided, I have taken the original balloon that was part of Sandy's super sweet Mr. Wool-oon image and replaced it with the cool Bugaboo balloon set that I received as a stamp from our wonderful challenge sponsor.  Now, please note that I sought out and received permission from both parties to do so. Which brings me to the following Disclaimer:

If you decide to do something similar, it is imperative that you read the terms of use for each and every image that you work with and that if you don't find a clause regarding the altering of digis, that you contact the original artist.  Terms of use or angel policies will differ with each and every company selling digital images and digital papers.  While some companies do not take issue with their images being altered others do, so make sure you seek permission from EACH COMPANY involved.  Also, keep in mind that if you do alter a digital image or digital paper, even with permission, this does not alter the fact that the image belongs to the original artist(s).  Creating a hybrid image DOES NOT allow you to claim the new image as your own and do with it as you wish.

• Scribbles Mr. Wool and Bugaboo Balloons:  Information for where to buy each of these images is included above.  Both images were coloured using Copic markers.  Mr. Wool:  Colourless blender, N0, C1, C3.  Balloons: YG61, YG63, YG67, B32, B34, B39. The image was blended digitally and then fussycut. It was adhered using pop dots to make it stand out more.
  

Digital Sentiment: 

• Mine as well.
  

OVERALL

Paper Products:

• Card base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
• Designer Papers:  Dotted paper (front & inside)--Recollection's Bold Basics Paper Pad. 
• Shadow in behind sentiment (inside):  Michael's open stock scrapbook paper.

 Challenges I hope to enter include:

• Crafter's Digital Art Centre --  Anything Goes 
• 613 Avenue Create -- Anything Goes/Optional Sketch
• Word Art Wednesday -- Anything Goes
• Fresh Brewed Designs -- Flowers
• Forever Friends Challenge Blog -- Monthly Challenge Anything Goes
• Forever Friends Challenge Blog -- Fortnightly Challenge Pastel Colours
• Card Mania Challenges  --  Flower Power
• Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog -- Ribbons

More challenges may be added throughout the week and/or month ahead.

So get those creative juices flowing and come up with a card honouring mom or a special woman in your life.  Remember you have an entire month to enter at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog.  While you are there, please check out the great inspiration offered up from my colleagues on the DT.  We look forward to seeing what you come up with for this month's theme!   

Thank you so much for stopping by.  As I've now added to my comment section, whether you are a regular, here for the first time or popping over in your official capacity as a DT member, please know how much I appreciate the words that you leave behind.  Your encouragement helps me to become a better designer.   I try my best to reply to your comments (when an email address is available) but that is getting more and more difficult as my plate fills up with new responsibilities, new roles, and new obligations.  If I don't get the opportunity to thank you personally, know that I don't take a single comment for granted. Thank you for your understanding.

Until next time,

Note: I apologize if there are any formatting issues.  This is a scheduled post and we all know Blogger has a mind of it's own.  If it turns out that something looks wonky, i.e.--part of the sentence a different size, font or colour than the rest, I'll fix it as soon as I'm able to.

Bit By the Bug Tuesday: Mortimer

Hello everyone!  It is Bit by the Bug Tuesday! If you are new to the blog it is that day of the week when I share with you all, the latest freebie available over at Creative Bug on the Loose.  As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, Naomi is currently not doing too well and while there had been some slight improvement last week, she has taken a step backwards again.  Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  

While she is away, I'll continue to step in to help her out ensuring you still get a crack at her weekly freebie.  Keep reading to find out how to nab it.

This week we have "Mortimer" for you.
 

In order to take advantage of this week's free digi stamp, 'Mortimer', head over to Creative Bug on the Loose and follow the instructions on how to grab it.  While you are over there, don't forget to check out all the great digis Naomi has available in the store for purchase. If you have the chance, please leave her a little love too.  She could definitely use some right now.

I've caught the bug,

have you?

Until next time,

Note: I apologize if there are any formatting issues.  This is a scheduled post and we all know Blogger has a mind of it's own.  If it turns out that something looks wonky, i.e.--part of the sentence is a different size, font, or colour than the rest, I'll fix it as soon as I'm able to.

Card Design: Digi Darla's Challenges #62--Tag! You're It!

Hope you have all had a marvelous weekend.  It is Monday morning and that means that it is time for this week's challenge over at the delectable Digi Darla's Challenges Blog. This week for Challenge #62 the theme is "Tag!  You're It".  Have any gifts coming up that you want to use a special tag on?  Well, now is the time to create it.   

Don't forget one person will be the lucky winner of FIVE Digi Darla (DD) images!  AND any entries using a DD image get entered into a SECOND drawing for THREE images. So, you could technically win eight images! That is a lot of digital delight and there have been winners who have walked away with all eight images so it isn't just a pipe dream, it can happen.  If you do use one of Kim's fabulous images make sure you let us know by writing DD after your name when you enter.

I've used the following digi:

• Digi Darla's Circle Cupcake Colored 

Here is my tag from a distance to show the overall project...

 Here is a closer look at the actual tag...

 
Don't you want to just eat it right up?  I would love to someday be able to colour like this, by hand or even digitally.  Digi Darla has some wonderful precoloured digis that you can use if you are unsure of colouring yourself or just in a hurry.  Since I had four projects to complete by Sunday, this precoloured image was just the perfect digi for creating my cupcake tag.

Also, by far, quickest project in history.  Woo, hoo!  Quickest post too!  Which is a really good thing since this post needs to go out for 8 am and it is 2 am and I just got up from a two hour rest because I'm not feeling well.  I was lying there thinking, uh, I really don't want to get up when I realized I didn't have much I needed to add so here I am finishing it up lickity split!
  Image Details:

• Cupcake:  As mentioned, the image is  Digi Darla's Circle Cupcake Colored and available in the store HERE.   I've had my eye on this baby for awhile and today's project was the perfect opportunity to use it.

Sentiment:

• From a mini Inkinkadoo stamp set I have.

Paper Products:

• Tag base: Michael's Recollection's Signature Special "My Favourite Things" paper pad.  Normally $29.99, I picked it up for $7.99--now that is a serious bargain.  I love how this paper has some little cupcakes on it too.  Just the perfect subtle backdrop.

Challenges I hope to enter include:

• 613 Avenue Create -- Anything Goes/Optional Twist Twist
• Forever Friends Challenge Blog -- Anything Goes
• Crafter's Digital Art Centre -- Anything Goes
• Word Art Wednesday -- Anything Goes
• Dream Valley Challenges -- No Squares Allowed

Some more challenges may be added to this list later this week and/or month.

So, why not come and show us what you've got by entering in our current challenge this week over at Digi Darla's Challenges?  While you are there I invite you to check out the fabulous creations from my colleagues on the design team.  We always look forward to seeing the delightful creations you come up with.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  As I've now added to my comment section, whether you are a regular, here for the first time or popping over in your official capacity as a DT member, please know how much I appreciate the words that you leave behind.  Your encouragement helps me to become a better designer.   I try my best to reply to your comments (when an email address is available) but that is getting more and more difficult as my plate fills up with new responsibilities, new roles, and new obligations.  If I don't get the opportunity to thank you personally, know that I don't take a single comment for granted. Thank you for your understanding.

Until next time,

Note: I apologize if there are any formatting issues with the above text.  This is a scheduled post and we all know Blogger has a mind of it's own.  If it turns out that something looks wonky, i.e.--part of the sentence is a different size, font, or colour than the rest, I'll fix it as soon as I'm able to.