Lia Stampz Challenge # 9

This week we have a new sketch challenge for you at Lia Stampz.

Here is what I created using a wonderful new image from Lia entitled "Leah Catch a Star",and turning the sketch on its side... (You can find it at the Whimsy stamp store!)


Why don't you check out the challenge and all of the great creations that are posted there by our design team?I believe you will love what you see as our team is really wonderful at what they do! We have a guest designer this time around and I know you are going to love her yummy creation!So make sure to stop by and give Calypso some lovin'!
I would like to enter the following challenges:
Cookin' It Up with Katie - Pink, Pearls and Posies(flowers)
Do You Stack Up? - Pink

CDAC Progressive Round 10

I can't believe that we are already on the 10th challenge round for the progressive challenge! The time is flying by! (I think that does happen as you get older...lol!)
This round the challenge is " Bringing in the New Year". I was given an image from Stamp4Joy to work with. Such a cute 2012 Sentiment it is too! It reminds me of a great big sunflower or a wonderful sunrise! Either way...I love it! I have paired it up with a vintage image of the "big band" from TLC Creations.
Go and check out the challenge at CDAC. If you are new to the challenge there is a "buy in" starting up cost which is very minimal. Then you do at least 2 of the images and the next time around the images will be free to you! Give it a try!

Jellypark Challenge!

This is my first post as a design team member for Jellypark Friends and I am excited to show you my creation! We were given our choice of two new images to work with and I chose to work with "Girl in the Warm Winter Coat". I reversed the image in Photoshop and then colored her up.
The challenge is to "Make a Pocket Card".


My card has the pocket on the outside of the card with room to write or place an additional sentiment on the inside of the card.
Check out all of the lovely creations made for you at Jellypark Friends and then join us! We would love to see your creativity!

I Adore You!

I did my card using an "oldie but goody" from Doodle Pantryand a freebie image from there as well. My bowl is from the Beta Fish and Bowl set and the fish is from the free set called Finny Fish. I love combining images from all of the different sets that Doodle Pantry has to work with...such fun! My sentiment was a freebie from somewhere out in digiland...I just don't recall where. If I remember I will add it to this post.
I used a colored image for the fish and colored the bowl and "stickled" the bubbles.
I would like to remind everyone of the challenge going on at Doodle Pantry right now. Make a creation using a Doodle Pantry image (they have free ones if you want to try before you buy any) and you will receive a free set for entering the challenge! It is a "win win" situation for sure!
I would like to enter the following challenges with my card"
Meljen's Challenge #92 - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments - Water Themed
Oldie But Goodie- Use Something at least 6 months old (both of the images)
Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes

You're Pear-fect!

I wanted to show you all the card I made using an image from Doodle Pantry. There is a challenge going on over there right now : Doodle Pantry challenge #19 and the only requirement is to use a Doodle Pantry image (not a sentiment). If you meet this requirement you will be given a free image set which is simply adorable!
For my card I used a pear from the set called Pears & Raspberries. I took the single pear and made a group of 3 by overlapping the image and reversing it til I liked the results. I love that digital images give you that freedom! Here is he set I used:

My card is rather simple but I love that I had the chance to practice my shading and that the pears are the "star" of the card! Go on over to Doodle Pantry and check out the challenge. You still have plenty of time to join the fun!
I would like to enter the following challenges:
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes
Crafty Emma - Anything Goes
All That Scraps - Anything Goes
I Break For Challenges - Clean & Simple

There is a new challenge at Critter Sketch Challenge this week...Celebrations!
I am not on the team to present cards today...but wanted to share one with you all...

I made this card to celebrate the retirement of one of the teachers at the school where I work. She loves hats so I thought that the sweet hat from Kate's ABC's Cricut cartridge was perfect for her card.
To see all of the other creations by the design team please visit Critter Sketch and check them out. Make sure to join in the challenge too!
Happy "Back to School" for all of those who returned back after the holidays...

Love Snakes to You!

I have used this sweet digital image entitled "Love Snakes" by Doodle Pantry to introduce you to the new releases at Doodle Pantry this week! I have also used one of the sentiments that come with this set. I also have great news for you all...this set is yours for free with any order that you make right now at Doodle Pantry! How's that for starting your year off right?!
I printed the colored image and sentiment directly to my card stock. I then added dp to the top and bottom section of the card. The row of lace and pearls above and below the image are from Memory Makers. I then added pearl embellishments, cut the top edge with wavy scissors and added Copic marker along the top and bottom edges of card. I think it took longer for me to figure out the design of this card then it did to put it all together. I really need to start using the design layouts challenges that are everywhere in blog land...
Check out all of my DT members blogs (listed on my right side bar) for more inspiration and sneek peaks at all of the new images.
Happy New Year everyone!