613 Avenue Create - Challenge #18

Greetings family, friends, fellow crafters and followers,

I apologize for this late post, but life is still happening; and I'm getting all caught up in it.  LOL!  With that being said, Mother's Day is quickly approaching; and a crafter's nemesis for this time of year is store-bought cards, gifts, etc.  Over in the neighborhood, this week's challenge is "anything goes', with the optional theme to create some kind of gift packaging - and with Mother's Day knocking at the door, this could come in handy!  So, join in the fun; and post your creations over at 613 Avenue Create!!

Here's a little inspiration...

 

I followed a tutorial by Kristine Macabare - www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2fzuYolnU8.
Image:  Cuteflowerbee by Bugaboo

TFL

613 Avenue Create - Challenge #16

Hello Crafty Family and Friends,

In celebration of Earth Day at "The Avenue", we are hosting a new challenge, with a color twist.  This challenge, should you choose to accept it, must include the earth tones below.  Our sponsor for this week's challenge is Rick St. Dennis.  So come on and join us in this celebration, and share your wonderful creations!  Please be sure to post your creations at "The Avenue" by Friday, April 26.

 

Here's a little inspiration:

 

Rick St. Dennis - "Nap Time"

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

First Rocker Card - It's a Boy!

Hello Crafty family and friends,

It's been a long week; but I was able to "squeeze" out a card for a co-worker.  Have you ever found yourself boxed into a particular style of card-making?  Well, I've determined that my style is usually CAS - clean and simple.  However, for this project, I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and try something simple, but differnt.  I found a great website - Beccy's Place - that has instructions for all sorts of cards... as she puts it "from A to Z"!  LOL.  I also decided to use my Cameo to cut a rocking horse for the card.  The end result...

TFL!

Patterned Paper - Cloud 9 Design

Rocking Horse - Silhouette Cut

Label - Nestabilities Labels 18

And here's the accompanying basket:

 

SOC: Robert Jackson Challenge #8

Good Morning Crafty Followers, Friends, and Family,

Just wanted to continue stirring up your crafty mojo by inviting you to join a challenge over on Scraps of Color (SOC) in the Robert Jackson Digi Group.  If your not a member of SOC, it's free to sign up.  This challenge is "Anything Tyler Perry" (e.g., Madea, Brown, Cora, Aunt Bam, etc.).  If you don't already have an image, be sure to pop over to Robert Jackson's site - he just posted several new images, and if you hurry, you may be able to grab some for $2.00/ea!!  Once your project is complete, head over to SOC and post your project in the RJ Digi Group by 4/14 at midnite (MST).  Thanks for stopping by.

     

613 Avenue Create: Challenge #14 - "Spring Fever"

Good morning and Happy Spring!

I hope everyone is enjoying the spring - new blooms, sunshine, and even a little rain.  In celebration of the new season, 613 Avenue Create is hosting a "Spring Fever" challenge.  The challeng this week is for you to create something - anything that makes you think of Spring (gardening, kites, bikes, sun, clouds, rain, etc).   The sponsor for this week's challenge is Rick St. Dennis (you can read more about him at the Avenue).  Once your project is completed, be sure to post/link your creation at the Avenue.  Can't wait to see what you create.  Here's a little inspiration:

Image:  Rick St. Dennis - Isabella Bunny Slippers

RJ 2013 Challenge #5 - Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

Greetings Crafty People!

I apologize for the inactivity; but I'm working on getting better.  I thank you all for your patience.  :-)  Over the last year or so, I've become a big fan of Robert Jackson's digital images; and as a result, I periodically participate in the RJ challenges over at Scraps of Color.  Last week's challenge was to make a crafty item (card, LO, etc) using a RJ shoe digi, and a bow or buckle.  Well, here is my entry, that I've deemed appropriate for a masculine "Get Well" card.  LOL.  TFL.

I did not write down all of the ingredients for the card recipe, but from what I can remember:

Patterned Paper:  DCWV Basic Stack

Cardstock:  Recollections (brown), blue was from my stash/scraps

Copics:  B41, B45, B000, E47, G07, Y15, YR14

MS Corner punch

Bye-Bye February

Hello Everyone in Crafty Land,

I hope you had a great weekend.  I was just sharing with a co-worker that February literally blew past us; and here we are...in March, already!!!  I made a quick birthday card this weekend, for a friend who celebrated her special day last weekend.  I told her that this card is technically not a "belated" card, b/c I informed her on her birthday that I was putting the final, homemade touches on it!  LOL.  She agreed...

Here's a peek at the card.  TFL.

Image:  Maruva DQ, Inc - Ladies with hats 63
Paper:  DCWV Mariposa (PP); DCWV Fall card stock, embossed with Cuttlebug "Swirls"
Die cut:  Spellbinders (book)
Bling:  Recollections
Copics:  R27, R29, YR 15; R89 (eye shadow and lipstick)