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Saturday, August 31, 2019

CHING-CHOU KUIK CHALLENGE

 Hello There My Crafty Friends,
I want to let you all know that a new challenge starts today at...
Ching-Chou Kuik's Challenge Blog

The theme for this challenge is: Fall/Fall colors (Ex. brown, orange, red and green)

...I used the beautiful "Sunflower Night" to make my card...
 ...Products Used... 
Digital Image "Sunflower Night" By: Ching-Chou Kuik
Copic Ciao Marker - Skin 
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine/Staedtler Colored Pencils - colored over markers
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/paper/image
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo'- around card/paper/image
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Darice Hemp Twine
Bow Making Tool - my hubby made
My Moments "Daisy" Flowers
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
Brown/Orange/White Cardstock

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.
  
There are many more beautiful images to chose from at...
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/gjzcck
Thank you for visiting.
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
DL.ART September Linky Challenge - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #101 - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede Challenge #361 - Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Studios Challenge #20 - Birds and Beasts (Include an Animal)
Angie's Digital Stamps September Challenge - Anything Goes
My Time to Craft Challenge #404 - Fantasy

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

CHING-CHOU KUIK INSPIRATION

Hello There My Crafty Friends,
I would like to share a card I made with you all for an inspiration post at
Ching-Chou Kuik's Challenge Blog

The Theme is: Anything Goes

...Here it is using the beautiful "Soft Wind Blows"...
Digital Image "Soft Wind Blows" By: Ching-Chou Kuik
Copic Ciao Marker - skin 
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - shaded with
Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock Tim Holtz Kraft-Core "Shattered Collection"
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/papers/image
Handmade Modern Craft Twine "Metallic"
Flowers
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
Blue/White Cardstock

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration. :)
  
There are many more beautiful images to chose from at...
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/gjzcck
Thank you for visiting.
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #1934 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show Monday Challenge - "S" is for (Soft Wind Blows/Spring)
Dream Valley Challenge #208 - Buttons/and or a Bow  (Bow)
Path of Positivity Challenge #71 - AG/Option - Relaxation

Saturday, August 24, 2019

CUTE AS A BUTTON INSPIRATION

Hello My Crafty Friends,
I would like to share a card with you that I made for the...
Cute As A Button Showcase Blog

...I love the beautiful 'Surfing USA' and enjoyed making this card...
..Products Used...
Digistamp 'Surfing USA' By: Cute As A Button
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils
Staedtler Colored Pencils - used brown
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'Say Aloha'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/paper/image
Burlap Ribbon - strips for bow
Mess Ribbon
Seashell
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
Tombow Liquid Glue
White Cardstock

hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.

If you're looking for some more inspiration come visit...
 There are many more wonderful images to chose from at...
 Come share your Cute As A Button creations and join in the challenges at..
Cute As A Button Facebook Group

Be sure to join in our challenge...
Cute As A Button Challenge

Thank you for visiting.
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
 Pattie's Creations Challenge #61 - Beach/Under The Sea
Scrapper's Delights August Challenge - Anything Goes

Friday, August 23, 2019

THE OUTLAWZ

Hi There Crafty Friends,
First I want to give a warm welcome to my newest followers.

I want to share a card I made with y'all for a challenge at The Outlawz.
...Products Used...
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/papers/image
Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock "Gemstones - Pearlescent Finish" 
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
White/Yellow Cardstock

Have a great day! Thank you for visiting.
 Happy Crafty Hugs,  
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - August Progressive Freebie
The Outlawz August Inlinkz Challenge - Anything Goes

CUTE AS A BUTTON FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

 Hello There Crafty Friends!
 I want to share a card I made with the Facebook freebie image by...
Cute As A Button

The challenge is going on at...
Cute As A Button Facebook Group

 ...Here it is using the beautiful "Beach Ball"...
...Products Used..
Digi Stamp "Beach Ball" By: Cute As A Button
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils
Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock Tim Holtz Kraft-Core "Shattered Collection"
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/papers/image
Darice Finishing Accents Wood Shapes "Sea Life"
Tim Holtz idea-ology Paper String
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
Yellow/White Cardstock

Hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.

We would love to have you join us!  
Cute As A Button Facebook Group

Thank you for visiting! 
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
The Outlawz Colour Challenge - Color Beige/2 Other Colors/Twist
(blue and yellow/twist - chipboard pieces)

The Outlawz August Inlinkz Challenge - Anything Goes 

CHING-CHOU KUIK INSPIRATION

Hello There My Crafty Friends,
I would like to share a card I made with you all for an inspiration post at
Ching-Chou Kuik's Challenge Blog

The Theme is: Four Legged Friends

...Here it is using the beautiful "Green Frog Elf"...
...Products Used...
Digital Image "Green Frog Elf" By: Ching-Chou Kuik
Copic Ciao Marker - skin 
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - shaded with
Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock Tim Holtz Kraft-Core "Shattered Collection"
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/papers/image
Tim Holtz idea-ology Paper String
My Moments "Daisy" Flowers
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
Orange/White Cardstock
 
I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration. :)
  
There are many more beautiful images to chose from at...
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/gjzcck
Thank you for visiting.
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

LEANN'S WORLD 101 INSPIRATION

 Hello There My Crafty Friends,
I would like to share a card I made with you all for an inspiration post at

...Here it is using the beautiful 'Annette'...
Annette was recently a new release in the Etsy shop and is just perfect for Summer. :)

...Products Used... 
Digital Image 'Annette' By: LeAnn's World 101
Copic Ciao Marker - skin 
Touch Five Markers - background
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils
Staedtler Colored Pencils - used brown
Fiskars Paper Crimper - on background paper
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
Yellow/White Cardstock

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration. :)
  
There are many more adorable images to chose from at...
 LeAnn's World 101 Shop
Thank you for visiting.
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

.Challenges Entered...
The Outlawz Colour Challenge - Color Beige/2 Other Colors/Twist
(beige, blue and yellow/twist - flowers)

The Outlawz August Inlinkz Challenge - Anything Goes

Thursday, August 15, 2019

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS CHALLENGE #19

Hi There Crafty Friends,
I want to let you all know that a new challenge starts today at... 
 The Creative Crafters

 Our theme is always 'Anything Goes'

...I love this beautiful die and had a lot of fun making this card...
...Products Used...
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/papers/on sentiment
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo'- around card/papers
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Unbranded 'Couple' Die
Hot Off The Press Pizazz 'Sentiment'
Touch Five Marker 'Dark Grey' - over sentiment, then wiped off
Flowers 
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
White Cardstock

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.
Our challenge runs from August 15th to September 8th. 
Come on and join us in the fun!

Thank you for visiting!
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
Alphabet Challenge - K is for Kind Thoughts
QKR Stampede Challenge #359 - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too Challenge #152 - AG/No Twist
Love to Craft Challenge #37 - Anything Goes
Mix It Up Challenge #28 - AG/Optional Triple Time Stamping
Pearly Sparkles Challenge #43 - Something Beginning with "B" (bride/became)
Paperbabe Stamps Challenge #100 - Theme/GOLD

LEANN'S WORLD 101 FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

 Hello There Crafty Friends!
I want to share a card I made with the Facebook freebie from...
LeAnn's World 101

The challenge is going on at..
LeAnn's World 101 Facebook Group

...Here it is using the beautiful 'Vivian'...
 ...Here's a side view...
...And of course you need to see the other side...
 ...Products Used... 
Digital Image 'Vivian' By: LeAnn's World 101
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'High Tide' - background/behind frame
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/papers/frame
Sizzix Tim Holtz 'Garden Greens' Dies
Unbranded Frame Die
Cardboard piece of off a Box - for sand
Cardboard piece of off another Box - for frame 
Scotch Mounting Tape - behind frame/upper part of mermaid
Score-Tape - lower part of mermaid
Coffee Stained Gauge
Burlap Ribbon - strings from to make rope 
Flowers
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
Green/White Cardstock
I had so much fun making this card. :)
hope you like it and it gives you some inspiration. 
We would love to have you join us!
LeAnn's World 101 Facebook Group

Thank you for visiting! 
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
 Lemon Shortbread Challenge #100 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #169 - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede Challenge #359 - Anything Goes
Creativ Fusion Arts & Crafts Challenge #13 - Summer
Colour Crazy Challenge Wk32 - Anything Coloring Goes

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

CHING-CHOU KUIK INSPIRATION

Hello There My Crafty Friends,
I would like to share a card I made with you all for an inspiration post at
Ching-Chou Kuik's Challenge Blog

The Theme is: Four Legged Friends

...Here it is using the beautiful 'Autumn Fantasy'...
...Products Used...
Copic Ciao Marker - skin 
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - shaded with
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'Say Aloha'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around image
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo'- around card/paper/image
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Coffee Stained Gauge
Flowers
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
White Cardstock

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration. :)
  
There are many more beautiful images to chose from at...
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/gjzcck
Thank you for visiting.
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #100 - Anything Goes
Kleuren Met Potloden Challenge - Must Use Colored Pencils
Creative Fingers Challenge #169 - Anything Goes
DL.ART August 2019 Linky Challenge - Anything Goes
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge #33 - Anything Goes
Ally's Angels Challenge #25 - Anything Goes

WORLD WIDE CHALLENGE #08

 Hello There Crafty Friends,
I want to let you know that a new challenge started today at...

The theme is "Always Anything Goes"

Our wonderful sponsor is the lovely 'Julia Spiri'

...I really enjoyed making this card with the beautiful 'Keya'...
...Products Used... 
Digital Image 'Keya' By: Julia Spiri
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - shaded with
Core'dinations 6"x6" Tim Holtz Kraft-Core 'Shattered Collection' Cardstock
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/paper/image
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo'- around card/paper/image
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Sizzix Tim Holtz Thinlits 'Garden Greens' Die
Flowers
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
White Cardstock
...Enter our Current Challenge...
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
...Our wonderful Sponsor for World Wide...
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JuliaSpiri
...Please support Julia Spiri and visit her Store...
...Come along and join Julia Spiri's Facebook Group...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.
Our challenge runs from August 15th to September 12th.
Come on and join us in the fun!

Thank you for visiting!
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
Simon Says Work It Wednesday Challenge - Tim Holtz Products
Crafty Creations Challenge #396 - Anything Goes
 Crafting by Designs Challenge - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #100 - Anything Goes

WORLD WIDE CHALLENGE #08

 Hello There Crafty Friends,
This is my 2cd post for a new challenge starting today at...

The theme is "Always Anything Goes"

Our wonderful sponsor is the lovely 'Julia Spiri'

...I really enjoyed making this card with the Adorable 'Aviator Cat'...
 ...Products Used... 
Digital Image 'Aviator Cat' By: Julia Spiri
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - shaded with
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'Hello Today'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/paper/image
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo'- around card/paper/image/clock/gears
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Sizzix Tim Holtz 'Weathered Clock' Die
Unbranded 'Gear' Dies
Cardboard pieces off a Box - to make the clock/gears
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
White Cardstock
...Enter our Current Challenge...
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
...Our wonderful Sponsor for World Wide...
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JuliaSpiri
...Please support Julia Spiri and visit her Store...
...Come along and join Julia Spiri's Facebook Group...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.
 Our challenge runs from August 15th to September 12th.
Come on and join us in the fun!

Thank you for visiting!
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx


...Challenges Entered...
 Crafting by Designs Challenge - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter Challenge #393 - Punches and Dies (clock/gears)
Crafty Creations Challenge #396 - Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #198 - Emboss It (clock)
Simon Says Work It Wednesday Challenge - Tim Holtz Products
SanDee & Amelie's Steampunk Challenges - AG/Steampunk/Industrial
Ally's Angels Challenge #25 - Anything Goes

Monday, August 5, 2019

LETS CRAFT & CREATE CHALLENGE #150

Hello There Crafty Friends,
 I want to let you know there's a new challenge starting today at...
LET'S CRAFT AND CREATE 

...The theme for this challenge is...
AUGUST -- EnTWINEed
(Use twine)

...Here's what I created for the challenge... 
 For this card my hubby crumbled up a piece of paper to make it look old.
I think it looks great and will probably have him make some more for me. :)

...Products Used...
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/paper
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo'- around card/on paper
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Darice Hemp Twine
Unbranded 'Grape/Vine' Dies
Unbranded 'Flower' Dies
Paper from a Recycled Box - for flower
Button
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
White Cardstock

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.
Our challenge runs from August 5th to August 31st.
Come on and join us in the fun!

Have a great day! Thank you for visiting.
 Happy Crafty Hugs,  
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
Love To Create Challenge #8 - Anything Mixed Media Goes
More Mixed Media Challenge - AG/Optional - Bright
Creative Artiste Challenge #52 - Anything Mixed Media Goes

Saturday, August 3, 2019

LEANN'S WORLD 101 CHALLENGE #17

Hello My Crafty Friends,
 I want to let you know that a new challenge starts today at...
LeAnn's World 101 

The theme is Always 'Anything Goes'

...Here's a card I made using the beautiful 'Nixie'...
 ...Products Used...
Digistamp 'Nixie' By: LeAnn's World 101
Copic Marker - Skin
Touch Five Markers - 1st color/yellow around card/background
Marco Raffine/Staedtler Colored Pencils - shaded with
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/image/paper
Fishy friends - drawn by me
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
White/Dark Blue Cardstock

I hope you like my card and it will give you some inspiration. 

There are also monthly challenges at...  
Come on and join us in the fun!
  
 Thank you for visiting!
Happy Crafty Hugs,   
Sherry xx

...Challenges Entered...
Brown Sugar Challenge #292 - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Friends Challenge #115 - Summer Colors

Thursday, August 1, 2019

CUTE AS A BUTTON CHALLENGE #47

 Hi There Crafty Friends,
I want to let you all know that a new challenge starts today at...
Cute As A Button

The theme is always 'Anything Goes'
With an option for the August challenge - Fun in the Sun
(Anything to do with Summer)

...Here's my card using the beautiful 'Beach Babe'...
...Products Used...
Digistamp 'Beach Babe' By: Cute As A Button
Marco Raffine Colored Pencils
Staedtler Colored Pencils - used brown/gold
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'Say Aloha'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around paper/card/image
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad 'Worn Lipstick' - around papers/card/image
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
String - from paracord
Unbranded Frame Dies
Button
E-Z Runner Grand Tape Runner
Beacon Gem-Tac Glue
White Cardstock

I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.
For some more inspiration visit the Cute As A Button Showcase Blog...
http://cuteasabuttonshowcase.blogspot.com/ 
There are beautiful images to chose from at Cute As A Button Stamps...
https://cuteasabuttonstamps.com/
Come on by and join in the Cute As A Button challenge...
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
You are also invited to join the Cute As A Button Facebook Group
Where we also have monthly challenges...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CuteAsAButtonDigiStamps/
Our blog challenge runs from August 1st to August 30th.
Come on and join us in the fun!

Have a great day!
Thank you for visiting.
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

...Challenged Entered...
Crafty Friends Challenge #115 - Summer Colors
QKR Stampede Challenge #359 - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge Wk31 - Anything Goes