Card Design: Imagine That...Progressive Challenge for October

My goodness, I was really hoping to have created and posted some of my progressive challenge cards already this month but time just hasn't been on my side.  Of course, I lost quite a bit with the infection and fall but progressive challenges don't wait and it is time to upload at least one of them today.  

Right now it is my creation for the Imagine That Progressive Challenge. This wonderful progressive challenge does not disappoint as we get the opportunity to earn a fabulous new set each month by linking up. Kris' is an amazing designer and I am thrilled to earn sets from her.

This month the images that everyone who is part of the progressive challenge gets to play with are in the wonderful set, Let's Squash Cancer in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month...

The great thing about this image is that it could be used for all types of cancer.  It isn't just limited to breast cancer.

As always, you can work with either the coloured image, or the line art one. This particular set also comes with four great sentiments to help you out!  If you missed out, you can still play along by purchasing this set in the store for a discount during the month of October (click on the image name or watermark above to go to the image's location in the store).

Here are my card and details, I hope I haven't forgotten anything important...

General Details:

• This is one of those cards that I hope and pray I never have to mail.
  

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Let's Squash Cancer: Details for how to get a hold of it are included underneath the set preview in the above section.  I've used the pre-coloured version of the image for my card.

Embellishments:

• The ribbon is Crafts brand, purchased at Dollarama.
• The buttons were purchased at the Dollar Tree.

INSIDE
Digital Sentiment Details: 

• One from the Let's Squash Cancer set.

OVERALL
Paper Products:   

• Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
• Both patterned papers used are from the Recollection's All Girl paper pad.  I thought the polka dot one went well with her bow.
• The paper I used as matting is from Michael's open stock scrapbook paper.

Challenge I am entering...  

• Imagine That -October Progressive Challenge -- Progressive Challenge

Others I am hoping to enter...

• http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Pink or Blue with Buttons (well there is definitely a lot of pink and there is even some blue, and of course there are buttons--two of which are even pink!)
• http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Pink (as you can see, there is definitely lots of examples of pink in this card.)
• http://aagwat.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes with a Twist:  A Touch of Pink (lots of pink touches to choose from)
• http://thesweetpeastampers.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Think Pink:  Breast Cancer Awareness
• http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.ca/# -- Pink cards for Breast Cancer
• http://myheartpiecesdigitalstampchallenge.blogspot.in/ -- Button and Ribbon

 

I encourage you to go and check out the digis that Kris offers along with the Progressive Free Digi Challenge.  It is another fun place to shop and play.  She also has a beautiful image up over on their Facebook page (link to their FB page can be found on the blog).  So, grab it while you can. 

 

Just five more cards to get done by the end of the month!  Yikes!

Until next time,

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Blog Has Launched

Well, the day has finally arrived.  We are pleased to announce that the new Blog for the "12 Months of Christmas Link Up" has just launched.   Monica and I  have been busy behind the scenes, setting up the blog and getting sponsors, but we still have one more major task to accomplish...and that is to put together our design team. 

So we are officially putting out a Design Team Call and would love for you to be a part of our team!  We're looking for a group of enthusiastic, dedicated, dependable, team -oriented, designers to join us. For more information and all the details on how to apply, please pop over to our new blog by clicking here: The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up  

If any of you, would like to advertise the DT call for us on your own individual blog by creating a special post, we would sincerely appreciate the shout out and there might just be a free digital paper up for grabs if you do.  You can find our special DT Call badge on the post linked above, including the instructions and address to link it to.

Now, if you feel that it may not be just the right time to join a Design Team, we would still Love for you to pop on over and take a look around. Feel free to leave a comment and let us know you stopped by.  Of course, we would LOVE for you to become a follower as well so that you don't miss out on all of the pre challenge posts. You just never know what surprises we may have up our sleeves between  now until when our link up begins!

Promotional Post: The Scribbles Designs Masquerade

Many people, both big and small, are out there getting into the spirit of Hallowe'en.  A great many of them are spending time and money to come up with ideas for their costumes.  Well, the beloved characters of Scribbles Designs are no different.  Check out what each of them is planning to wear to tonight's Scribbles Designs Masquerade--a party specifically for all the Scribbles Designs characters.

#402 Catman

First up, meet Porthos.  You've seen him as Nimble Puss and tonight he is pretending to be Catman.  He can't wait for the party to get started.  He has been practicing superhero moves all week.  He tends to run a bit to the fluffy side but I think he looks rather svelte in that outfit, don't you?  In fact, he looks paw-sitively purr-fect to me.

#130 Lori Halloween Diva

Next up is Lori.  She has decided to don a pumpkin costume.  While she thought it was a good idea to begin with--she thought it would a good way for showing off those great legs of hers--it isn't exactly easy to manoeuvre around in.  She keeps hitting one side of the pumpkin in particular as she goes through doorways.  If she keeps this up, she is going to require a pumpkin patch to repair her poor jack-'o-lantern!

#411 Scaredy Cat

Next up it is time to take a look at what Athos is planning on wearing.  Athos is Scribbles Designs resident Alley Cat and if he looks fur-miliar that is because you've met him on a few occasion before.  Athos tends to think of himself as a bit of a ladies' cat so he has decided to dress up as a ghost.  He figures that if he can scare the ladies attending the party bad enough, they'll just fall faint into his arms.  I'm afraid he is going to be a bit disappointed at the results.  That outfit isn't exactly scare-worthy but we won't tell him and burst his bubble. He might get a bit hiss-terical.

#133 Jane Witch Diva

Jane has decided that she will be going as a sexy witch.  I'd say she has a good chance of pulling it off.  Let's hope that nobody annoys her too much at the party this evening.  It won't be a pretty sight if she gets angry and flies off the handle--the broom handle that is.

#222 Grim Reap-Brrr

Brrr has decided that he is going to dress up as the Grim Reaper.  Since black is his colour, this outfit suits him perfectly.  Brrnice will be going out with him but she hasn't settled on a costume yet.  Brrr and Brrrnice have been arguing about what she should wear.  Brrr doesn't want her to wear anything too revealing or there might just be some grim reaper-cussions for anyone caught staring at her during the night.

#309 Count DraCarl

Carl is going as the Count.  He is well aware of the incredible appeal of vampires these days.  He figures by going as one, it will give him an edge with all the single ladies at the party.  Hopefully, he doesn't become too much of a pain in the neck for everyone.  However, who knows, he might just find the right lady and it will be love at first bite!

#230 Halloween Hedgie

Hedgie is going as a masked crusader.  Not THE Masked Crusader of course, just a generic one.  He's looking pretty sharp don't you think?  Hedgie is really hoping that they will have his favourite snack at the party tonight--Prickled Onions.  He is also hoping that they'll play one of his favourite games--Hide and Squeak.  Regardless of what happens, you know this hedgehog is going to have fun!

#719 Woolley Pumpkin

Finally, that leaves Mr. Wool.  Mr. Wool has also decided to dress up as pumpkin.  However he didn't really think the logistics of this costume out very well.  Once he gets to the party he won't be able to do much moving around.  It is too baaaaaad really, he is quite the dancer.  Hopefully no one will ram into him throughout the night and tip him over.  Oh and if he is really lucky, someone will be kind and bring him over some Baaaa-khlava as a snack later in the evening!


Well there you go.  That is everyone who had their costume picked out already this morning in time for this post to go out.  I'm sure they are all going to have a fabulous time tonight.  Unfortunately, I won't be able to get any pictures from the bash as it is invite only and you have to be two dimensional to attend--just kidding, but you do have to be a Scribbles Designs character.  Hmmm....maybe Sandy can make me into a drawing so I can sneak into one of their parties down the line.  I'll put it on my Christmas wish list...


Clicking on any of the images should bring you to their location in the Scribbles Designs store.

So many digitals, so many possibilities!

If you still need to get a Hallowe'en card, tag, decoration or other item created by next Friday in time for the big day itself, then consider purchasing one or more of these fabulous images!  Why not head to the store and purchase a couple for yourself and then be sure to send us a link to your project once posted.  We love seeing what people are up to with Scribbles Designs images!

Remember, there are still a couple of Hallowe'en freebies available in the store.  If you haven't picked them up already you can still get two great Hallowe'en images for free. There is Batty (F 06) which you can find HERE and there is also JuJubes (F 07) which you can find HERE. Of course there are a lot more freebies available in the store as well. Don't forget that each Friday, my fellow teammie Sam hosts her own special post where she shares a free image with you all.  And, as always, there is another freebie up for grabs over in our current challenge which we'd love for you to enter, if you haven't already. This month the theme is Fall Impressions and you have until 9:00 p.m. PST on November 14th to enter. You can find out all the details you need for participating and for grabbing the special freebie, by clicking HERE. 

There is lots going on over at the Scribbles Designs Challenge blog so if you are not yet a follower, now is the perfect time to become one.  
 
Well guys, that is it for today unless I manage to get a progressive post done this afternoon. If I don't see you later today, then hopefully, I will again tomorrow.  Enjoy your Saturday!

Until next time!

Card Design: Adorable Fairies #2 from Nicecrane Designs

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

Today I am posting the second thank you card that I created using the Adorable Faires collage sheet from Nicecrane Designs.  I showcased one of them last week and now it is time for number two.

  
FRONT

 Digital Image Details: 

• Adorable Faires CS:  For this first card I used the image you see on the  bottom left hand side of the preview below.  Once again, I cropped off the writing that appears on the bottom of the image to make it suitable for this card.   Click on the name or the watermark below to take you to its location in the store.

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• I added the text layer directly onto the image before printing.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• Created by me.

Digital Paper Products: 

• The digital paper on the inside is one I created, matching the colour to compliment colours from the front of the card.

 
OVERALL
Paper Products:  

• Card base and matting behind sentiment: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Passion Fruit collection.
• Image and digital paper base: white photocopy paper.
• Sentiment bases:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

 Challenges I am hoping to enter...

• http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Things with Wings
• http://reves2scrap.blogspot.fr/ -- Anything Goes with Colour twist (my card features almost all of the colours in the palette)
• http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.ca/ -- Thanksgiving or Thankfulness (I'd say a thank you card falls into the thankfulness category.) 
• http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes

Before I go...
Once again I thought I would share another wonderful set available at Nicecrane's Designs.  Sticking in the fantasy theme, check out these cool Vintage Fairies.  This set contains eight interesting 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.  If things go as planned I should have a post or two coming out this weekend but just in case I don't get to them, I hope that you all have a fabulous weekend filled with family, friends, and fun! 

Until next time,

Freebie: Spreading the Love

Hello to you out there in cyberland.  I hope that you are having a good week.  Today I want to share a freebie with you in honour of the 27th anniversary of the day that the hubs and me officially became a couple way back in 1987--not a married couple, that didn't happen until one and a half years later.  Just two innocent people (one much more innocent than the other I'll add since I was only 20) starting off on a path of love.  Okay, mushiness done.

Anyway, yesterday, October 21st, was that day for us.  Normally I'd have created and posted this then, but I felt it more important to actually spend a bit of extra time with the man that I am still in love with so you aren't getting the freebie until today.  However, given that you didn't know you were getting one at all, it really isn't that big of a deal that it is a day late and now I am just rambling...

This word art creation is in png format and published at 300 ppi. To grab it, click HERE or on the preview above to be taken to a download location.   In the zip folder you will find a copy of the sentiment, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders. 

I hope that you all enjoy the remainder of the week.  It is a busy one for me as usual but I am sure I will be seeing you again very soon.

Until next time,

Card Design: FBD Pumpkin Patch Challenge Reminder

Hello and happy Wednesday my friends!  It is time to bring you all some freshly brewed inspiration to perk up the middle of your week.  Today starts the second week of our latest challenge going on over at Fresh Brewed Designs.  Right now we are halfway through our Pumpkin Patch Challenge which means you have one more week to get your entries in.  It is the perfect time to be creating for this challenge.  With the fall season in full bloom in most parts of North America and Hallowe'en and the American Thanksgiving coming up at the end of November, there are lots of opportunities to be making cards with pumpkins on them.  So get those pumpkin projects done during the next week and then make sure that you enter our challenge with one for a chance to win!!!

YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW ALL THE RULES TO WIN!

1. This challenge ends Tuesday, October 28th.
2. You can enter up to 5 times with your NEW creations (no back linking please).
3. If you use an FBD image, please add FBD to the end of your name.

We will be awarding one overall monthly lucky winner a future guest designer spot as well as awarding one winner in each challenge, 3 Digital Stamps.  Plus a US resident will be chosen to win a small blog candy.  For all the challenge details including the link up, please click HERE.  

Here is a card that I have created to help inspire you... 

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

• The Great Pumpkin:  This image is currently available in the FBD store.  You can find it by clicking on the image watermark below.  It was coloured with Copic markers. 
  
  

Embellishments:

• The buttons are from a selection purchased at the Dollar Tree.
• The ribbon is Crafts brand purchased at Dollarama.
• The pennant shapes were made from some fall papers I created.  Link below.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment:

• Once again I have found the perfect sentiment from my fabulous selection of sentiments from Create with TLC.  Click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.

OVERALL

Paper Products: 

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

Digital Paper Products:  

• I've used three of my own digital papers for this card.  Two in the pennants mentioned above and the third is the leaf paper used on the front and inside.  It is one of my favourites because it almost looks like an oil painting.  You can find each of these papers still available as freebies, plus two others in the same post, by clicking HERE.

Challenges I hope to enter...

• http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/ -- Pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns
• http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.ca/p/new-challenge.html -- Anything Goes
• http://scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes
• http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes
• http://ladybugcrafts.blogspot.ca/ -- Autumn and/or Hallowe'en
• http://justinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Fall
• http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes/Fall Colours
• http://squigglefly.blogspot.ca/ -- Hallowe'en or Fall
• http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Fall/Autumn
• http://pumpkinspiceblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Harvest or Hallowe'en

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.  I hope you have the chance to go and check out The Great Pumkin image I used, along with all the other great images available in the store.

Oh and please note that we are having a special 5 Days of Christmas release starting next Monday.

If you are looking for more fresh brewed inspiration, be sure to pop by again next Wednesday when I'll be back to showcase a card made with a fabulous new Christmas image.

At Fresh Brewed Designs we always have a fresh pot of creativity brewing. So stop by and join us for a cuppa whenever you want!

 

Until next time,

Motivational Monday & PoP Midway Reminder: Courage

 If you are new to my blog and would like to know why I started Motivational Monday, please go HERE.

Hello and a very happy Monday to you all.  As always, I'm so glad that you have taken the time to come over and share your precious time with me.  This evening, I'll be sharing a reflection on courage along with a couple freebies at the bottom of the post.  The reflection, and one of the freebies can also be found over on my Path of Positivity challenge blog as part of the midway post where the theme this month is COURAGE.  On with today's thoughts... 

Characteristics of Courage

According to Google, courage is defined as:

1. the ability to do something that frightens one.
2. strength in the face of pain or grief.

Now, I could get into a whole exposition of what true courage entails but really that would be how I see courage being put into action.

The real question is how do you see courage as it applies to your own life?  Is it:

• Being afraid of something, yet choosing to act anyway?
• Taking a stand when you know a cause is just?
• Taking a risk and following the desires of your own heart?
• Remaining steadfast in the face of adversity?
• Listening to the guiding voice inside of you?
• Facing difficulties in your life such as health problems and/or pain, with dignity, faith and strength?

You are the best person to determine how to be courageous in your own life.  Whether it is putting into action one or more of the above points or coming up with one of your own.

When I wrote this, I was at the Doctor's office waiting to be seen.  In my case it was just a routine appointment.  However, as I sat there I wondered about the people in the surrounding rooms.  Did they need courage to come out for their appointment today.  Were some afraid of what they might hear?  Were some already facing a battle?  It truly made me think about all the ways that we face courage in our lives.  Especially those who are facing illness.  

While we may each approach courage in a different way, may each of us always have the courage to face all the challenges that may come our way.

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Here are the promised freebies.  The first was offered up at the challenge start and the second was just offered up today for the midway...

 

 © 2014 

Font Information:

• Carrington font created by Bright Ideas
• GarineldoNo01 font created by gluk

 © 2014

Font Information:

• Cookie font created by Ania Kruk
• Kingthings Extortion font created by Kingthings

Please be sure to click on the images to bring them up into the lightbox in their proper size before saving them.  Click on the font name to take you to a download location.  All these fonts were listed as free for commercial use at the time each of these project were made, and as such, it is my understanding, that I am within my rights to use these fonts in my creations and offer them to others.  Please refer to my full terms of service for what you can and cannot do with these digital creations.

 
You will notice that the sentiments may appear huge depending on what software program you download them into.  You can always reduce the size without distorting the overall look. 

Credit Notes For These Creations:
©2014. Lisa L. Décosse. PUO. However, you are allowed to use the sentiments on handmade projects that you intend to sell on a small scale basis provided credit is given. You also need to include a credit note and a link to this blog should you use any of my images in your creations and post them on your blog. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with my full terms of use found in the 'Download Instructions & T.O.U.' tab at the top of this page. Of important note:  Please do not share my images with family, friends, etc. Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc. Instead, please direct people to my blog(s) so they can grab the image for themselves. If you would like to post a watermarked version of the image, please contact me to obtain one.

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I invite you to go and check out, not only, the wonderful creations some members of my Design Team had the opportunity to create over on the Path of Positivity (click HERE for the midway) but also some of the great entries into this month's challenge (click HERE for the challenge).  I also invite you to come over and enter a project yourself, if you haven't already.  I'm sure you know of someone who could use a boost of courage to face what is going on in their life.  Why not create a card that helps to deliver some encouragement to someone special in your life. 

Well, that is it for today!  Have a great week ahead everyone! 

Until next time,