Card Design: Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge…March

Hello there! It is time to get my progressive card for the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge uploaded. Before I start I just want to give an apology to my followers and friends as I have not had the time to create a St. Patrick's Day freebie. Sadly, nor will I have the time to do an Easter one. My life has sort of imploded and I'm dealing with a chaotic mess in my personal life. As such my time on the computer has been cut back considerably each day. I hope that you guys understand. As it is, I'm desperate just to try and fulfil all my challenge commitments and of course getting my progressive challenge cards done too. Thankfully, I managed to get this month's project for Gerda completed on time.

Check out the adorable image that we got to work with this month...

Everyone who played along in last month's challenge received Cat in Bookshelf for free. If you decide to hop on and play along in the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge, then you can purchase this digital by clicking HERE (or on the watermark above to head to its location in the store). This way you'll receive next month's digital stamp for free.

Here is my project and related details...

General Info:

• This bookmark has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.
• This is the perfect image to make a bookmark. My current one has almost fallen apart and it will also make a great Mother's Day gift as well, if I could only get it printed and sent on time...sigh...

FRONT

 Digital Image Details:

• Cat in Bookshelf : You can find this image in the store. Details above. 
• This image was coloured with a combo of techniques including digital and paper-piecing. Other credits include: 
• The 'wallpaper' is a digi paper courtesy of The CoffeeShop Blog
• The mouse was paper pieced with a fur texture from My Free Textures
• The cat was paper pieced with a fur texture from Kues1 - Freepik.com
•  The wood in the shelf was created from an image courtesy of FW Studio

INSIDE

 
Digital Sentiment Details: 

• One of my own.

OVERALL

 View of what the front and back combined look like...

View of what the inside combined looks like...

 Both will be folded in the middle and then glued back to front with magnets added on lower bottom corners.

Digital Paper Products:

• The paw prints in the heart shapes digi paper is one that I created that will be part of an upcoming mini kit for The 12 Months of Christmas if I can ever manage to get it finished!!!

 Digital Embellishments:

• I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment. 
• I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering:

• Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au (3E) (Max 10) -- Anything Goes
• http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes 

Well guys, that is it for this one. Take care all and for those of you who celebrate, I wish you a wonderful Easter weekend!

Until next time,

Bookmark Design: Imagine That...I Scream for Ice Cream New Release

There is a new release going on today over at the Imagine That! Digis by Kris blog and it is a rather yummy one!  Kris has whipped up a number of tasty treats to get your taste-buds ready for the summer weather ahead.

 Check them all out...

Ice Cream Boy

Ice Cream Girl

Ice Cream Parlour

***Digis of the month for the June Challenge***

Ice Cream Treats

Purchase any of the above sets and you'll receive the Ice Cream Sentiments set for FREE!

Even Kris' daughter Carly is getting in on the new release action with this cute set.

Ice Cream Maddy is part of the Carly's CutiesTM line.

There is also a great new set of matching papers!

Ice Cream Parlour Digi Papers

Just click on any of the names above the watermarks to find their location in the store.

General Info: 

• I thought it would be fun to create another magnetic bookmark!  I don't know about you but my bookmarks have a tendency to fall out.  Magnetic bookmarks are great for ensuring that your book page stays marked.
• Now, while it took some thinking figuring out how I was going to make ice cream and reading go together, I think I pulled it off.

FRONT of BOOKMARK

Digital Image Details: 

• I've used images from the Ice Cream Treats set. This set is a real sweet treat!  Not only are there ready made treats and cones but there is also a 'build a cone' section featuring various tops and bottoms.  It even has a sprinkle overlay and a cherry for on top!
• As usual, I've chosen to work with the coloured version for this project.  I used the square bottom cone, the 'strawberry' ice cream, and the sprinkles. Just click on the name above the Ice Cream Treats watermark shown in the top section, to find the location of this set in the store.
• I've also used a public domain image for my strawberry on top of the cone.  This image was contributed to Pixabay by Nemo.

Digital Sentiment:

• One I came up with.  You know me, I love a play on words.  I layered the sentiment on top of the cone and then used a layer style courtesy of Heather Green, HG Graphic Designs, on the word 'berry'.  It is a bit hard to see in the picture but the layer style actually has strawberries and blueberries in it.  I thought that was rather appropriate! 

INSIDE of BOOKMARK

Digital Sentiment:

• The word 'enjoy' has also been altered with that same layer style mentioned above.  Since this word is a bit bigger, it is easier to see the actual berries.

OVERALL
Paper Products: 

• Card, image and sentiment bases: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products: 

• I've used a paper from the brand new Ice Cream Parlour set showcased above, as an accent in behind the image. Just click on the same name in the top section, to find the location of this set in the store.
• I've also used a paper from the Blossoms and Bugs set for the background of my bookmark.  Click on the watermark below, to find the location of this set in the store.

Other Products: 

• The magnets are CraftMedley brand purchased at the Dollar Tree and were cut from a larger sheet. 
  

Challenges I am hoping to enter... 

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Anything Goes (3rd entry)
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• Avenue 613 -- Anything Goes with optional twist 
• http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/ -- Freetyle
• http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes with a Twist:  Bright and Colourful
• http://www.sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything but a Card
• http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/(max 10) -- Anything Goes
• http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes

So, be sure to go and check out all the great new sets in the store.  Also...

Don't Forget to Check out the IT Challenges...

Don't forget that there are two different ways you can link up over on the Imagine That blog. 
 

Click on the image on the left for the current Stamp of the Month Challenge! The new challenge just started today so you have plenty of time to enter.

  

Click on the right image for the current use ANY IT! digi challenge!  This challenge is now simply a link up for any creation made with an IT image.  A draw will be made after every 10 submissions.

Well folks, it is a rather busy day for me.  The Scribbles Designs midway comes out later this morning and then it is time for the latest 12 Months of Christmas Challenge and the Path of Positivity challenge to get under way!  So I will see you all real soon!

Until then,

Bookmark Design: The Art of Ella DuCane from Nicecrane Designs

Hello to you all again on this fine Friday.  Thankfully, I've managed to put together another creation this month for Nicecrane Designs featuring a couple of beautiful vintage images from the Ella Du Cane Bookmarks collection.

Here are my bookmark and the details...

General Information:

• While these bookmarks come with a coloured version for the front and a sort of sepia tone for the back, I've decided to use only the coloured portion and allow my textured paper to serve as a plain background.

BOOKMARK 1

BOOKMARK 2

Digital Image Details: 

• Ella Du Cane Bookmarks:  Both of these bookmarks were created with templates from the Ella Du Cane Bookmark set.  For this first one, I used the image you see on the farthest left.  The second bookmark was created using the image on the farthest right. Click on the name or the watermark below to take you to its location in the store.

OVERALL
Paper Products: 

• The base of each of the bookmarks was created with Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
• The background for the bookmark is Michael's open stock scrapbook paper.  

Wool:

• Wool for the top is from our stash. 

Punch:

• I used a star shaped Crafts brand punch, purchased at Dollarama, to create the hole in each bookmark. 

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ -- Anything Goes
• http://www.sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything but a Card
• http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/(max 10) -- Anything Goes
• http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Spring Time
• http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.ca/ -- Keep it Simple
• http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://lauralcraft.weebly.com/dragonfly-dreams-challenge -- How Does Your Garden Grow?

Before I go...
Once again I thought I would share another wonderful set available at Nicecrane's Designs.  Sticking with the bookmark theme, check out these fun Flower Children Bookmarks.  This set contains three vintage flower children images that would make fun bookmarks for both children and flower lovers alike.  Be sure to go and check them out while you are at the store (click on image below to head to its location).

Don't forget, to stay current on ALL the latest releases and to check out the fabulous inspiration from my fellow DT members, be sure to head over to the Nicecrane Designs blog.

I am so happy that you had a chance to pop by and check out my latest creation.  This weekend I'll be showing you one more of my DT projects and then it is time to get several creations and posts ready for June 1st.  See you all again tomorrow.

Until then,

Bookmark Design: Beatrix Potter from Nicecrane Designs

Hello!  I hope that you all have had a good week thus far. 

Today I am posting a couple of bookmarks that I made using designs from Nicecrane Designs.  I thought that they'd make a cute gift accompanied by a stuffed animal or even a Beatrix Potter book itself.

I decided that given the sadness of the last couple weeks with the loss of my mother in law, that I was due for some silliness; so, I photographed each of the bookmarks with some friends of mine.

  

BOOKMARK 1

General Notes:

• Meet Valentine.  He recently had a bath so he is nice and clean.  He was a gift that my hubby gave me for our very first Valentine's Day as a married couple which means Valentine will be 25 years old on the fourteenth of February.  He still has a very special place in my heart. 
• I figured I better show you a closer picture of the bookmark as well...

BOOKMARK 2

General Notes:

• Meet Quack.  He was a gift from my parents when I was a teenager.  Goodness, he is even older than Valentine.  I don't remember specifically when I got him but I'm going to guess that I was about fifteen.  
• Here is a closer picture of this one as well...

Digital Image Details: 

• Beatrix Potter Bookmarks:  Both of these bookmarks were created with templates from the Beatrix Potter Bookmark set.  For this first one, I used the image you see second in from the right of the preview below.  The second bookmark was created using the last one on the right.  Click on the name or the watermark below to take you to its location in the store.

OVERALL
Paper Products:

• The base of each of the bookmarks was created with Michael's Recollection's Cardstock,white.

Ribbon:

• The ribbon used on both bookmarks is Crafts brand and was purchased at Dollarama. 

Punch:

• I used a star shaped Crafts brand punch, also purchased at Dollarama, to create the hole in each bookmark. 

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.ca/ - All About Animals
• http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ -- Anything Goes
• http://www.sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything but a Card
• http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.ca/  -- Anything Goes
• http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Ribbons and/or Bows (there is a ribbon on each bookmark)
• http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Animals
• http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything but a Card (must include ribbons)

Before I go...
Once again I thought I would share another wonderful set available at Nicecrane's Designs.  Sticking with the Beatrix Potter theme, check out these cool Beatrix Potter Thank You Cards.  This set contains four vintage images perfect for card and ATC design.  Be sure to go and check them out while you are at the store (click on image below to head to its location).

Don't forget, to stay current on ALL the latest releases and to check out the fabulous inspiration from my fellow DT members, be sure to head over to the Nicecrane Designs blog.

I am so happy that you had a chance to pop by and check out my latest creation.  This weekend it is all about catching up and taking care of my neglected teams.  Lots to do!  I will definitely be back on Sunday when it is time for the new challenge to start over at The 12 Months of Christmas and also the midway for Scribbles Designs.  See you all in a couple days.

Until next time,

Bookmark Design: Scribbles Designs Challenge #20 Midway Point

It is the first of September.  My goodness, summer is almost officially over with just a few short weeks left in the season!  Where has this past eight months gone?!!!

Today also marks the midway of the latest Scribbles Designs Challenge. 

There are two whole weeks left for you to come on over and enter. In case you've missed it, the theme this month for Challenge #20, is Animal Planet.  Rabbits, cats and foxes, oh my!  Our world wouldn't be the same without all the wonderful species of animals in it and many of our lives wouldn't be the same without our pets keeping us company.  This month we want to see an animal on your creation.  Whether wild or domestic it doesn't matter; as long as it has fur, feathers, or fins, it qualifies.   So, take a walk on the wild side and show us what you've got.

Entering is super simple!  You do not need to use a Scribbles Designs image; however, if you do, your name gets entered into the draw twice.  You can purchase your Scribbles Designs images HERE or you can also find one for a limited time on the challenge blog HERE.  Also, be sure to check out our special Freebie Friday posts as it is another great way to build your Scribbles Designs collection.  You can find the rest of the rules and information regarding winners in the sidebar on the challenge blog.  You have until 9pm PST on September 14th to come over and play with us.

For this card, I've decided to use the freebie that Sandy offered up at the start of the Animal Planet challenge.  You can find it HERE.  It was time to make another magnetic bookmark, this time for the hubs and this sweet little worm on a hook was the perfect inspiration!

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Worm: Information for how to obtain this image is included above.
• I brought this image into Photoshop Elements to create the water background (created with a pattern courtesy of: Webtreats, Etc.) and layers and then printed it out and coloured the actual image with Copic markers.  

 

 INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• One I created specifically for this bookmark.

OVERALL

Paper Products: 

• Bookmark, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Other Products: 

• The magnets are CraftMedley brand purchased at the Dollar Tree and were cut from a larger sheet.  

Challenges I am hoping to enter... 

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes 
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/-- Anything Goes
• http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.ca/p/new-challenge.html-- Anything Goes
• http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.nl/-- Anything Goes, Optional Twist: New Beginnings [how about the start of a new book?! ;) ]
• http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes  
• http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes  
• http://treasuredtimesrubberstampschallenges.blogspot.ca/-- Anything Goes  
• http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Clean and Simple

So put on those thinking caps and design a project that fits our Animal Planet theme. If you need some images to help you out you can check out all wonderful ones that are in the Scribbles store (you can click the image above to head there now).  Remember there is still two weeks left to enter at the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog, so I hope to see you there. If you have some time, I invite you to go and check out the wonderful inspiration offered up from my colleagues on the DT.  With so many possible projects to create, the ideas are boundless.  We always look forward to seeing what you come up with for each month's theme!

But wait, don't forget...

We also have a special challenge going on right now called The Pitter Patter of Little Paws to help celebrate the arrival of Sandy's new puppy.  You get to choose an image for free and then use that image to create a project and enter the challenge.  Then, you also get to enter that creation into our Animal Planet challenge increasing your odds of winning even more Scribbles Designs images.  You can find all the details you need regarding this special challenge HERE. 

Until next time,