Hey Boy

A bright cheery card for a boy:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Meljens Designs - Sketch
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-225-sketch.html
The Corrosive Challenge - Let's Hear It For The Boys
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-207-lets-hear-it-for-boys.html
De Creatieve Zebra - Card for a Child
http://decreatievezebra.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-13-en-uitslag-van-vorige-maand.html

I have used a paper containing a sentiment from Kaisercraft.  I flipped the sketch so the sentiment was on the left.  The image is from Meljens Designs and coloured to match the background and the washi tape.  I added some doodling around the image to match that of the image.  I cut three pieces of washi tape - lavender, mint and blue to add as accents.

Creative Bug Digital Snapshots Challenge

After having a month's break, we are back with a new challenge.  The theme for this one is Child's Play.  You are no longer required to use a Creative Bug Digital SnapShots image in your project.  We'd love it if you would, and there is extra incentive for doing so but it is no longer a requirement.  If you do enter using a CBD image, you can enter as many times as you would like.  If using another company's image, then you will be limited to three entries.  Additionally, if you use a CBD image, you will receive an extra chance for winning the main prize.

To check the full details of the challenge head on over to Creative Bug on The Loose.

Here is my card using this month's free image - Malia Manchester:

My card is designed for my daughter who is nearly 18 and in her final year at secondary school.  She is hoping to get into a Costume Construction course next year so I have created a sewing themed card to wish her luck.

I have used a background paper from Kaisercraft.  The die around Malia is a Tattered Lace die cut from some shimmer cardstock from DCWV.   I cut Malia out by tracing the shape of the centre die in the set and then fussy cutting.  I also added some faux stitching to add to the sewing theme.  The tape measure at the bottom of the card is washi tape.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva and the button is from my stash.

Summer Teals

I went for varying shades of teal - light and dark with this card:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Animal/Pet
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/challenge-274-28th-of-august-animalpet.html
Catch The Bug - August Recipe
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/august-recipe-challenge.html

I have used two papers from a matstack by DCWV.  I spliced them together with some teal glitter tape.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers.  I added some faux stitching using Distress Marker - Peacock Feathers.  I also die-cut two cats using dark teal glitter cardstock and Poppy Stamps dies - I reversed the sitting cat so he was looking inwards.  I also added some dark teal bling.

Hoot

I feel like this owl a bit at the moment - wide awake at night!  Maybe that is why I was drawn to this image for this card!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/ssw2-twisted-dilly-beans.html
Dilly Beans - Fur or Feathers
http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/dilly-beans-new-challenge-feathers-or.html

I have used some scrapbook papers from my stash.  The cross piece is an offcut from another card - I think it may be a Kaisercraft paper.  The image is from Dilly Beans and has been coloured with copic markers E53, E51, E49, E15, G21, Y17.  I also couldn't resist adding Glossy Accents to the eyes!  I added some ribbon and some twine (both from American Crafts) and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.


This is the sketch I followed:

Conductor Colin

This card is to thank one of my daughter's band conductors (there are two of them).  They have worked hard with the band this year and the band has had some successful results.

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Sketch
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/sketchie-free-for-all.html
Open Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - Job
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-18-office-supplies-or-job.html
Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge - Thanks
http://vandicrafts.com/vandicrafts-artistry-challege-week-six-thanks/
Delightful Challenges - Layer It
http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/weekly-challenge-layer-it.html

I have used papers from Kaisercraft for this card.  The image is from Digital Delights and is called Conductor Colin.  I have also used a sentiment from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The glitter ribbon is from American Crafts.

Humphreys Apples

Humphrey has a mixed barrel of apples - Granny Smith, Newstead Gold and Jazz.  These apples are some of my daughter's favourites.  Newstead Gold is one we get from our local Farmers Market and is one that is exclusive to them.

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Sketch
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/sketchie-free-for-all.html
Imagine That - September Challenge
http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/september-challenge-use-any-imagine.html

The papers that I have used for the card are from Kaisercraft.  I managed to use up a couple of offcuts from another card!  The image and sentiment are from Imagine That.  I used copic markers for colouring.  I also added some stitching lines using a Distress Marker (Vintage Photo).

Circles

Once I started with the circles with this card - they just kept comin!

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Circles
http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-99-circles.html
Seems A Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/72-lacy-sunshine.html

I used some papers with circles on them - one of them is definitely Kaisercraft but I'm not sure if the other one is as well.  I used brown cardstock from Rosie's Studio for matting.  The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy.  I added some circle patterned ribbon from American Crafts and a circle shaped ribbon slider cut from glitter cardstock (DCWV) using a Memory Box die.