Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #177…Winter Fun

Hello there folks! I hope that each of you is continuing to stay healthy in your own little corner of this world as we continue our battle with Covid-19. It has been quite the year, hasn't it?! Let us all hope that we get through the winter ahead with as little loss as possible! It isn't the holiday season we'd have wished for but it is more important to keep our distance and keep people healthy. I wish you all the best in coming up with a safe, healthy and happy way to spend the holidays!

I'm popping in today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge. This time around for Challenge #177, the theme is Winter Fun. For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, it isn't a far stretch to imagine winter which officially arrives Dec. 21st; especially those of us in the north who're already experiencing the biting cold and snow of winter!

General Project Info:

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). It will be printed out and assembled prior to dissemination.

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Digital Image Details:

• Pearl The Penguin: You can find this image in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the image name. This image has been coloured digitally and digitally 'paper' pieced in one section as well. Credits include:
• Earmuff muffs are paper pieced with a fur texture from My Free Textures

 

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• The sentiment used on the front comes from a set I purchased created by Red Ink (via Creative Fabrica).

 

 

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Digital Sentiment Details: 

• One I created for the purpose of this card.

 

Digital Embellishments:

• The snowflakes are from a set created by Pixaroma that I purchased in an expired bundle (Via Deal Jumbo).
  

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Digital Paper Products:

• The snowflake paper used on the front and inside is one created by Pixaroma that I purchased in an expired bundle (Via Deal Jumbo). 
• The snow splatter was created using a digital paper created by Larysa Zabrotskaya (via Creative Fabrica).
  

 

 

Digital Embellishments:

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

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com -- Always Anything Goes
• https://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes

You have until December 31st to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done. Remember the theme is Winter Fun. I really hope that you will be able to join us. You can enter three times per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules).

Pop over to the challenge blog and check out what my fabulous teammates have offered up for inspiration. Oh and don't forget…Pattie offers up a new freebie the first Friday of the month and it will remain up for approximately two weeks; so, be sure to pop over and check it out as well!

Well guys, that is it for this one. Have the best December you can!!!

 
Until next time,

Free Snowflakes Digi Paper Digi Paper available at Scribbles Designs

Hello everyone! I'm just popping in to let you know that the latest freebie is available over on the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog for all of our Freebie Fridayer fans!

While winter doesn't officially start until the 21st of December, it is already cold here where I live and we've had snow on the ground since last Thursday!  With all those snowflakes out there, I was inspired to create a digi paper to honour the winter season that will soon be upon us. Sandy originally offered up the snowflake image as a freebie in October 2015. You can find both the original image AND the paper you see below in the preview, by clicking HERE. The original image can also be found in the store HERE.

Here is a preview of the paper...

Another creation under the Scribble Doodle Designs label! This free paper is six inches by six inches (1800 pixels x 1800 pixels)--the perfect size for card making! It is in jpg format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include: Jessica Johnson, Creators Couture; and of course, Scribbles Designs. As mentioned above, you can download it over on the challenge blog as today's Freebie Friday offering.

Don't forget to mark you calendars every Friday to head on over to the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog to grab the latest freebie up for grabs. You can find the original image and the digi paper from December 2nd's post HERE. It is a great way to add to your SD digi stamp collection and to your Scribble Doodles Designs collection. Don't forget, that when you use an SD image on a project that you enter into our monthly challenges, you get extra entries! That is a great incentive to use one of Sandy's images.

Have a wonderful weekend and take care until we meet again!

Card Design: From the Heart Stamps February Challenge

Hello everyone!  It is time for me to post my card for the From the Heart Stamps (FTHS) progressive stamp of the month challenge.
 
In order to enter the FTHS progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge.  Right now is the perfect time to buy in because you can purchase the stamp in the store for just $1.00.  Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge.  Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself.  While you are there, have a look around.  They have some really awesome images.

 

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Digital Image Details: 

• The image on the front, Snowman and Cocoa, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click on the title or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store.
• If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you'll receive the image for free.  To find the special code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.
• This image was coloured with Copic markers.  I used glitter glue on the hat.

Embellishment: 

• The cord is Crafts band and was purchased at Dollarama.  

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Sentiment Details: 

• This sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

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Paper Products: 

• Card, image & sentiment bases:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
• Patterned Paper:  Scrap from Recollection's Bright Christmas paper pad.
• Matting:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, scraps from various collections.

Challenges I am entering: 

• From the Heart Stamps -- progressive stamp of the month challenge

 
Other challenges I hope to enter... 

***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button***

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au (3E) *handmade* -- Anything Goes
• http://stampartpapel.com/category/comunidad/ -- Anything Goes
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/  -- Cute or Anything Goes Christmas
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Always Anything Goes:  Christmas

Well guys, that is it for this one. I'm hoping to get my second progressive card out tomorrow plus it is another Freebie Friday at Scribbles Designs t so I'll see you Friday.

Until then,

Card Design: Pattie's Creations Challenge #118...Fun in the Snow (MUST have SNOW in the IMAGE)

Hello to all you lovely people out there!  I'm here today to announce the next challenge over at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.  This time around for Challenge #118, the theme is Fun in the Snow. In many parts of North America and other parts of the world, the ground is covered in snow.  In celebration of the winter season, this month we want to see snow somewhere in the actual digital image of your card.  Adding snow papers or extra snowflakes is fine, but in order to qualify for the prize, the image itself must have snow in it.  

Here is my card, I hope that I haven't forgotten any important details:

General Info: 

• Okay so I know that Christmas has JUST passed but it is NEVER too early to get a start on next year's Christmas cards so I am doing just that!
• For the front of my card, I took two of Pattie's fun winter images and merged them together to make a scene.  I just thought they went so well together.  Even the snow mound under the mailbox lined up with the snow mound next to Pattieboop! Then I just duplicated some of the snowflake from one of the images and added them to have a complete snowy scene.

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Digital Image Details: 

• Pattieboop Winter Snowflakes:  Such a composed young lady. You can find the image in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the name or watermark linked below.

• Christmas Mailbox:  Such a great versatile image. It can also be found in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the name or watermark linked below.

• These images were coloured in digitally using a variety of techniques including layer styles and paper piecing.  Credits include:
• Layer style used on fluffy bits of Pattieboop's outfit (also on border used behind image):  Eyeinspire 
• Layer style used on snowflakes and front sentiment:  Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper
• Layer style used on snow: Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper
• Metal patterns used on Mailbox and poll:
• Paper piecing on envelope:  Cruzines Designs (through Deal Jumbo)
• Paper piecing on hat and sweater: one of my own
• Pattern used for clouds/sky background:  Lebouef  

Digital Sentiment Details:

• The 'Happy Holidays' sentiment I used is from the "Happy Holiday Season" Vintage Image Transfer and Word Art Set created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  Click HERE or on the watermark below to head to its location in the store.

Digital Embellishments: 

• The border is made with a template created by Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.
• The buttons and string are assets created by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

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 Digital Image Details: 

• Christmas Lights:  This string of lights was the perfect set up for the sentiment.  It can also be found in Pattie's Etsy shop by clicking on the name or watermark linked below.

• The image was coloured digitally. 

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• One I created for this card.

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Digital Paper Products:

• The paper used as my background is from my mini Snowfest kit.  

   
Digital Embellishment Details:

• The shape used for matting in behind the image and sentiment were created with basic shapes in Photoshop Elements.
• The shadows to give each element some depth were created with layer styles from Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper. 

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes
• http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au (3E) *handmade* -- Anything Goes
• http://stampartpapel.com/category/comunidad/ -- Anything Goes
• http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- ???

You have until February 4th to enter our challenge which should give you lots of time to get a creation done.  Remember the theme is Fun in the Snow but you MUST have SNOW in the IMAGE you use.  I really hope that you will be able to join us. Don't forget that along with all the typical rules that apply to the majority of challenges out there (please click HERE to become familiar with all the rules), you MUST USE A DIGITAL OR STAMPED IMAGE to qualify for the drawing (unless stated otherwise). We would absolutely love to see you use a Pattie's Creations (PC) image on your card, but you are allowed to use other images. If you do use a PC image, you will gain an extra entry in the draw and will have a better chance to WIN! You can enter twice per challenge and of course MUST follow all the challenge requirements that are posted for each challenge. Easy Peasy right!

Pop over to the challenge blog and check out what my fabulous teammates have offered up for inspiration.  Oh and don't forget...Pattie offers up a new freebie the first Friday of the month and it will remain up for approximately two weeks; so, be sure to pop over and check it out as well!

Until next time,

Card Design: Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge...November

 

Helloooooooo!  I'm popping in tonight to share my entry into the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge.  This month we got to work with the following cute image...

What a sweetie pie!  This little bear is all set with a nice warm drink.  The perfect cup of cocoa as the air has taken on a definite chill.  In fact, as I sit back and proofread this post, I'm sipping a cup of my own.  Everyone who played along in last month's challenge received Little Mug Bear 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 are my card and details...

General Info: 

• I wanted to keep this one clean and simple; so, I went searching for some corner images (specific details below) on my system and thankfully found these great winter themed ones perfect for my card.

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Digital Image Details: 

• Little Mug Bear:  You can find this image in the store.  Details above.  This image was coloured in with Copic Markers.  The ground was added in with coloured pencils. 

Digital Embellishment Details: 

• These wonderful corner images are courtesy of Trine Secher, Nothing But Freebies.

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Digital Sentiment: 

• The sentiment used on the inside was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  I picked it up as a freebie a while back.  Click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.

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Paper Products: 

• Card base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Cool Water Collection.
• Image & sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

 

Challenges I am entering: 

• Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge

 
Other challenges I hope to enter... 

***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button*** 

• Word Art Wednesday -- Anything Goes 
• http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes but no digital colouring
• http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.ca/ (3) -- Anything Goes Holidays (2nd entry)
• http://stampartpapel.com/retarte-63-anything-goes/ -- Anything Goes
• http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.ca -- Cold Outside

Well guys, that is it for this one. I've got lots of posts coming out this week so I'll see you all again real soon!

Until then,

Scribbles Designs Challenge #25 Midway Point

It is the start of a new month and that means that it is time for the midway for 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 time around for Challenge #25, is 'Winter Wonderland'.  Big, fat, fluffy snowflakes or hard and crunchy.  Slush and sleet or flurries and blizzards.   In Canada, along with many other nations throughout the world, we are deep in the throes of winter; and as such, we are experiencing snow in a variety of forms.  Whether you love it or hate it, for many of us, there is no escaping it.  So this month, show us a project featuring snow as the main theme.  Whether a  light dusting or an avalanche, what will your winter wonderland look like?

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 February 14th to come over and play with us.
 
General Information:

• Yippee.  I get to add another Christmas card to the pot.  The first for February.

  Christmas Cards to date for 2015:  5

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Digital Image Details: 

• Snowman Snapshot:  Such a cutie.  If he looks familiar it is because he is on the 12 Month of Christmas badges.  Thanks once again to the generosity of Sandy for allowing me to use her images in our design elements.   This image was coloured in digitally and paper pieced with one of my papers (details below).  The cloud background was created using a cloud pattern courtesy of Webtreats, Etc.

Digital Sentiment Details:

•  I've used it before and I'll use it again!  This great sentiment is courtesy of Mudmaven.  Don't forget to check out her blog for many awesome freebies. 

Digital Embellishments/Elements:

• The snowflake buttons used as accents are digital elements from Sheila Reid, a designer at Pixel Scrapper. 
• While it is a bit difficult to see, I've used 'snowbanks' as a border in behind the main elements.  They are from the 'Tis the Season kit designed by Jeanine Baechtold a designer with {Computer} Scrapbook.com, available as a freebie. 
• I created a basic shape to sit in behind the main image and used a layer style on it, courtesy of DesignerCow (Mike), available at PHOTOSHOPlayerstyle.com.
• I also applied shadow layer styles to give each element some depth.  This style is also courtesy of Sheila Reid.

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Digital Sentiment Details:

• This great sentiment is from Create with TLC.  It is from the "Happy Holiday Season" Vintage Image Transfer and Word Art Set.  For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for more awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

 

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Paper Products:  

• Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, red.

Digital Paper Products:

•  The candy cane paper and snowman paper are available in the Holiday Hoopla Kit.

Challenges I am hoping to enter... 

***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button**

• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ (5E)-- Anything Goes 
• http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://digitallysweetchallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes (The main design for this card was done 100% digitally, then each panel was cut and affixed to the card base)
• http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes (card)
• http://just-hanna-stamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Snowmen
• http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.ca/ -- Let it Snow!
• http://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Shades of Blue (and masculine)
• http://lilredwagon.blogspot.ca/ -- Winter Blues
• http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Cool Blue
• http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes Christmas
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Something Beginning with B (I have three buttons)
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes with optional twist: Square or Rectangle
• http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk -- Anything Goes with Optional Twist:  Use Sketch Provided
• http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes

So put on those thinking caps and design a project that fits our theme. If you need some images to help you out you can check out all wonderful ones that are in the Scribbles store. There is still plenty of time 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. We always look forward to seeing what you come up with for each month's theme!   

Until next time,