SOC - Wiz Relay Challenge #3

Greetings Family, Friends, and Followers,

In support of my 2014 Declaration to have a greater presence in the crafting world, I decided to take on a few more challenges this year!  As mentioned in previous posts, I'm taking part in a "relay" challenge over at Scraps of Color (SOC).  The image for Challenge #3 was the scarecrow (played by Michael Jackson) - and boy this was a challenge.  We had to include recycled or repurposed material and brick (wall) in our projects.  Well, the recycled/repurposed part was taken care of; but I was NOT prepared for the fight I endured with my Cameo's print & cut feature!!  Six scarecrows bit the dust, in order for at least 1 to survive!  I was almost ready to give up; but that inner voice urged me to give it one more try.  And the end result was a simple card, that met all the requirements! 

I reused the paper that stores use to wrap glass, and used it as "stuffing" for the scarecrow, and also for the quote.  The Einstein quote was from "brainy quotes".  I used my MS Scoreboard to make the "faux" brick wall, which is hard to see in this picture (sorry).  The image was provided by Robert Jackson; and was colored using Copic Sketch Markers.  The patterned paper is from my scrap stash (DCWV).

Thanks for visiting my blog, and letting me vent!  I hope you'll come back.  LOL.

Lisa

 

Challenge #58 - Anything Goes or Create your Own Challenge

Good Morning Everyone,

Just dropping in to let you know that Team B @ 613 Avenue Create is hosting this week's challenge. The theme is "Anything Goes" with the option to "Create your Own Challenge".  If you choose to do the optional twist, see the chart below.  Be sure to use 1-3 items for each column.  Be sure to post your finished project over at "The Avenue" by 6:00 pm Saturday, February 15th.

Here's a little inspiration, using an image - Cupcake Kitten - from one of our sponsors, Aurora Wings.

Col 1 - Image, patterned paper, solid paper

Col 2 - sketch Mojo 322

Col 3 - Stickles

Col 4 - Buttons

Col 5 - Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by.

Lisa

Gotta Get some Courage

Hello Family, Friends, and Followers!

The Wiz Relay is going strong and SOC; and we just finished Challenge #2 - with the "Mean ol' Lion"! For this challenge, we had to include the word "Courage" on the project.  The twist to the challenge was to use either burlap, dry embossing or jute.  I had fun with this challenge; and I'm looking forward to the next one.  Thanks for visiting my blog, and looking at my entry!

613 Avenue Create - Challenge #56 "Anything Goes"

OMGoodness!

I have lost track of my days!  This week has been full of crazy deadlines and trying to meet everyone else's schedule!  The challenge at 613 Avenue C this week was Anything Goes w/the optional twist of doing a gift set.  I had the pleasure of using a lovely digi from Kenny K - "Simone" - to make a card and gift bag set.  I was told by a wise young lady (Cassie) to always create 2 of each project, so I'll always have 1 as a reference.  Well, I haven't quite mastered that concept, but I'm getting there.

I decided to do 2 versions of the gift set (same color scheme), so I could use one for my DT assignment and the other for the blog hop at VSDSS (previous post).

Here's my DT entry.  TFL.

The Wiz Relay - Challenge #1

Hello there!

Most people make resolutions at the beginning of each new year.  According to Webster's Dictionary, a resolution is the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc.  I choose to make declarations, instead of resolutions.  LOL.  So, I declared that I would participate in more challenges this year, and get my name "out there".  With that said, I am dropping off a quick card I did for the Wiz Relay challenge on Scraps of Color - Robert Jackson Digi Group.  We had to use the "Tin Man" image created by Robert Jackson, along with either metal or silver embellishments, OTHER THAN glitter!  Darn it!  (I'm a Stickles fanatic!)  Let's ease on down... ease on down... LOL.  TFL.

Image provide by Robert Jackson, colored with Copic Markers

Foil and patterned paper by DCWV

Silver hearts and buttons painted using Liquid Pearls

Thanks for visiting my blog.  I can't wait to see what's coming for the next phase of this challenge.

VSDSS Altered Gift Bag and January Blog Hop

Greetings Family, Friends and Faithful Followers,

The Village at Stampin' Dymonz Scrap Shack (VSDSS) is hosting its first blog of 2014; and yours truly has decided to participate.  This blog hop will actually carry on throughout the year, alternating months and themes.  I'm not a regular "hopper" or participant, so this is fairly new territory for me.  Nonetheless, the first hop challenge was to alter a gift bag, and create a matching card, for any occasion.  Here's my entry:

The patterned paper is from my stash
The blue trim is from Diva Cee as one of my goodies in a 6x6 paper swap
The glitter card is from a DCWV Card box
Digi stamp is "Simone" from Kenny K

You should have reached this blog via Diva Cee @ http://delightfulscrapbook.blogspot.com.
You are currently visiting Taylor-MadeCreations.blogspot.com.
Once you leave here, your next stop should be Stampin Dymonz @ http://artjournallove.wordpress.com

Blog Hop List:
Diva Cee
http://delightfulscrapbook.blogspot.com
Lisa Taylor
http://Taylor-MadeCreations.blogspot.com
Sumaiyah Dymonz
http://artjournallove.wordpress.com
Frank Lee
http://craftyhandymale.blogspot.com
Victoria Leehttp://victoriacreates.blogspot.com
Cassie J
http://www.cassiescraftcafe.blogspot.com

Thanks for visiting; and be sure to come back for the next hop in March.  Since that's my birthday month, there may be a special surprise for you!!

It's Party Time!!

Hello and Happy Monday!

It's party time over at 613 Avenue Create!  We are celebrating our first year in the neighborhood!  We would love for you to join in the celebration and take part in our block party!  There are loads of great prizes waiting for you!  So, please join us as we celebrate our first (of many) year of success! 

This week's challenge is Anything Goes w/the Optional theme "Party/Celebrate".  Two of our sponsors are Heather Ellis and Lee's Digi Shop.  I've used their images to give you a little inspiration.  If you choose to accept the challenge, please be sure to post your finished projects on our front porch at 613 Avenue Create by Saturday, Jan 18 at 3:00 pm EST.

Thanks for visiting me!  Don't be a stranger.

Lisa



Heather Ellis




Lee's Digi Shop