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Friday, July 31, 2020

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: Autumn/Fall/Autumn Colors 
(eg red, brown, orange and green)

...I used the beautiful "Night Shadow" to make my card...
...Here's a closeup of the image...
...Products Used...
Digital Image "Night Shadow" By: Ching-Chou Kuik
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Muhui Colored Pencils/Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - colored with
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/image/papers
Making Cards 'Christmas Posy & Winter Friends' Paper Pad - gift from Audrey
The Paper Studio 4.5" x 6.5" 'Against The Grain' Paper Pad
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo' - around papers/image/on flowers
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad 'Peeled Paint' - on flower/leaves 
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Diecut Flowers/Leaves
Flatback Pearl
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
Packaging Paper - flowers/leaves
Brown/White Cardstock

  I hope you like my DT project 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

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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 "Iris Mermaid - Greyscale"...
...Products Used...
Touch Five Markers - 1st color/colored greenery
Muhui Colored Pencils/Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - colored with
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'High Tide'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around papers/image/card
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad 'Wilted Violet' - around image/card/papers/shells/starfish
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Sea Life Deco Wrap - not sure what to call it...pieces cut to fit
Greenery/Starfish/Seahorse Dies
Paper From Cardboard Package - pieces behind bottom/side part of image
Flatback Pearls - 1 on seahorse/3 on side
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
White/Dark Blue 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

Friday, July 24, 2020

CUTE AS A BUTTON INSPIRATION

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

...I love this beautiful image and enjoyed making an art journal page...
 ...Here's a closeup of the image...
 ...Products Used...
Digistamp "Lillebelle" By: Cute As A Button 
Touch Five Markers - 1st color 
Marco Raffine and Muhui Colored Pencils - colored with
Colored Die Cuts with markers/pencils
Patterned Paper - beautiful gift from Mary H
Background "Summer Island" By: Vectorpicker 
Sentiment - added using PSP
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around paper/image
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad "Vintage Photo" - around papers/image
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Spiced Marmalade' - on background/packaging paper
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Peeled Paint' - on background/packaging paper
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Salty Ocean' - on background/packaging paper
Ranger Ink Blending Tools
Seahorse/Sand Dollar/Starfish/Greenery/Flower Dies
Flatback Pearls
Avery Glue Pen
Tombow Liquid Glue
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
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

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

CHING-CHOU KUIK INSPIRATION

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

The theme is: Pearls/Gems/Sequins

...I used the beautiful "Butterflies and Berries" to make my card...
 ...Products Used...
Digital Image "Far Away Messages" By: Ching-Chou Kuik
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Muhui Colored Pencils/Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - colored with
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/image/papers
Gina K. Designs 6"x6" Paper 'Shabby Spring'
Darice Floral Embellishments 'Flowers'
Coffee Stained Gauge
Flatback Gems/Pearls and Sequins
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
White/Pink Cardstock

I hope you like my DT project 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

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

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: Shabby Chic/Distressed/Vintage

...Here it is using the beautiful "Peony Kimono Maiden"...
 ...Products Used...
Digital Image "Peony Kimono Maiden" By: Ching-Chou Kuik 
Spectrum Noir Markers - 1st color
Muhui Colored Pencils/Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - colored with
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'Keepsake'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around papers/image/card
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo' - around paper behind sentiment
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Elizabeth Craft Fine Point Scissors
Deco Frame Die
Flatback Pearls
Coffee Stained Lace
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid 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

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS CHALLENGE #30

Hello My Crafty Friends,
I would like to share a card that I made for the...
 The Creative Crafters

 Our theme is always "Anything Goes"

...Our wonderful sponsor is...
http://kalahaat-handwork.blogspot.com/
 Alka is offering the winner their choice of a fabulous prize 
for Challenge #30 from her Corner Table Crafting Shop

...My awesome 14 year old grandson drew this image inspired by a character named Kirito...
I cleaned up the image for him in PSP so just had to color it. 
Am hoping to get the card mailed to him as a surprise. :)
 
 ...Products Used...
Digital Image By: Christian B
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine and Muhui Colored Pencils - colored with
Memento Dew Drop 'Tuxedo Black' Ink Pad - around image
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
White Cardstock
 
I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.
Our challenge runs from July 15th to August 8th.
Come on and join us in the fun!

Thank you for visiting!
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

WORLD WIDE CHALLENGE #07

  Hello There Crafty Friends,
I want to let you know that a new challenge starts today at...
And this is my 2cd post for it. :)

The theme is "Always Anything Goes"

Our wonderful sponsor is the lovely "Julia Spiri"

...I enjoyed making a card with this gorgeous image...
...Here's a closeup...
  ...Products Used...
Digital Image "Stella" By: Julia Spiri 
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine and Muhui Colored Pencils - colored with
Lost & Found 6"x6" Paper Pad 'Portobello Road' - gift from DL.Art
Paper From Cardboard Package - brown paper used
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/image/papers
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad "Vintage Photo" - around papers/card/image
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Darice Floral Embellishments 'Flowers'
Petaloo 'Hat Pin'
Tim Holtz 'Greenery' Dies
Scotch Mounting Tape - behind image
Butterfly/Leaf Dies
Coffee Stained Lace
Flatback Pearls
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Elmer's Craft Bond Tacky Glue
Tombow Liquid Glue
White Cardstock

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

Our challenge runs from July 15th to August 12th.
Come on and join us in the fun! 

...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/
 Patreon: HERE!

Thank you for visiting!
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

WORLD WIDE CHALLENGE #07

  Hello There Crafty Friends,
I want to let you know that a new challenge starts today at...
 
The theme is "Always Anything Goes"
 
Our wonderful sponsor is the lovely "Julia Spiri" 
 
...I enjoyed making a card with this gorgeous image...
 ...Products Used...
Digital Image "Kelly" By: Julia Spiri
Touch Five Markers - 1st color
Marco Raffine and Muhui Colored Pencils - colored with
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'High Tide'
Granny Enchanted Digital Paper
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/image/papers
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad "Vintage Photo" - around papers/card/image
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Sea Life Deco Wrap - not sure what to call it...pieces cut to fit
Paper From Cardboard Package - pieces on bottom/side
Packaging Paper - used for flowers
Hunkydory Essentials 'Buttons' - from Paper Wishes
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Elmer's Craft Bond Tacky Glue
Tombow Liquid Glue
White Cardstock
 
I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.

Our challenge runs from July 15th to August 12th.
Come on and join us in the fun! 

...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/
 Patreon: HERE!

Thank you for visiting!
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

Sunday, July 5, 2020

LETS CRAFT & CREATE CHALLENGE #161

  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...
ANYTHING GOES + (OPTION)
STARS & STRIPES
(Anything USA/red, white & blue)

...Here's a card I created for the challenge...
 ...Products Used...
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card
Memento Dew Drop 'Lady Bug' Ink Pad - on flowers
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad 'Salty Ocean' - on flowers/greenery
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Background Plaid Dies
Flower/Greenery Dies
Flatback Pearls
Puffy Star
Sentiment - made in PSP
E-Z Runner Tape Runner 
Tombow Liquid Glue
Elmer's Craft Bond Tacky Glue
White/Red/Blue Cardstock
 
I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.

Our challenge runs from July 5th to the 31st.
Come on and join us in the fun!

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

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

MORGAN'S ARTWORLD CHALLENGE #7

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

The theme is Always 'Anything Goes'
 
...Here's a card I made using the beautiful "Fantasy Fae Digi Stamp 16"...
 
...Products Used...
Touch Five Markers - 1st color/colored greenery
Muhui Colored Pencils/Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - colored with
Gina K. Designs 6"x6" Paper 'Shabby Spring'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/image/papers
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad 'Wilted Violet' - around card/image/papers/flowers
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad 'Peeled Paint' - on background
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo' - on background/greenery/paper
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Butterfly/Greenery/Flower Dies
Flatback Pearls
Packaging Paper - for flowers
Paper From Shipping Bag - strip across card
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid Glue
Elmer's Craft Bond Tacky Glue
White/Purple/Dark Purple/Yellow Cardstock
 
Come on and join us in this fabulous challenge! 
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
...To purchase Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit her Shop...
https://creativeartdesignstudio.ecwid.com/
Come along and join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook Group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/848616968526756/ 
I hope you like my card and it gives you some inspiration.
Come on and join us in the fun from July 1st until the 27th!

Have a fabulous day and thank you for visiting.
Happy Crafty Hugs,
Sherry xx

CUTE AS A BUTTON CHALLENGE #58

   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 July challenge...
Use Your Favorite Sketch
 
...Here's my card using the beautiful "Mermaid Serena"...
...Products Used...
Digistamp "Mermaid Serena" By: Cute As A Button
Touch Five Markers - 1st color/colored greenery/starfish
Muhui Colored Pencils/Marco Raffine Colored Pencils - colored with
KaiserCraft 6.5" Paper Pad 'High Tide'
Prima Marketing Distressing Tool - around card/image/paper
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad 'Worn Lipstick' - around card/image/paper/shells
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo' - on starfish
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Sea Life Deco Wrap - no sure what else to call it
Corner/Greenery/Starfish Dies
E-Z Runner Tape Runner
Tombow Liquid 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 July 1st until the 30th.
Come on and join us in the fun!

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

LOVE TO CRAFT CHALLENGE #48

Hello There Crafty Friends!
I want to let you know that a new challenge starts today at...
Love To Craft Challenge Blog

...The theme for this challenge is...
Anything Goes

...Here's a tag that I created for the challenge...
 ...Here's an idea of the size and I have a large hand, lol...
...Here's the back...
...Products Used...
Cardboard - made tag with
Packaging Paper - on tag
Mod Podge Matte - to apply paper to tag/on paper
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Vintage Photo' - on tag
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad 'Walnut' - on overlapped paper seams on tag
Ranger Ink Blending Tool
Slice Precision Cutter - cut out patterns in tag to show corrugated part
Hot Off The Press Brad Buddies
Hole Punch
Coffee Stained Lace - on tag and tie
Darice Hemp Twine - on tie
Flatback Gems
Elmer's Craft Bond Tacky Glue
 
I hope you like my tag and it gives you some inspiration.

Our challenge runs from July 1st to the 31st.
Come on and join us in the fun!

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