Friends are Forever

 We are at the midway point of the June Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for this month is "Inspired by a Pattern".  My inspiration came from an animal print - giraffe.  I love the patterns on giraffe and how at first glance they look the same but on closer inspection they are all unique.

I have used a giraffe skin patterned paper by Create with TLC.  The images are from unknown (top one), Doodle Dragon Studio (bottom one) and Cruzine (right one).  If anyone recognises the top one, please leave a comment as to whose image it is.  

I also added some tree stickers, vellum and a chipboard sentiment and banner.  Coloring is with copic markers. 

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-75-anything-goes-with.html

The Lion, The WItch and The Wardrobe

 We are at the start of the April Challenge at The Path of Positivity.  This month's optional twist is "Inspired by Literature"  which can be a book, a poem or a magazine.

This is one book from my childhood that has stuck in my mind so that was my inspiration for this journal page.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The images are from Doodle Dragon Studio (lion), Sassy Studio Designs (witch) and The Paper Shelter (wardrobe)

Coloring is with copic markers.  The title is typed on my laptop.

Summer Time!

 The Challenge for October at Path of Positivity is Celebrate Your Favourite Season.  There are things that I like about both Autumn and Summer and I couldn't decide which was my favourite.  After showcasing Autumn for the start of the challenge, I have moved on to Summer for the Midway Inspiration.

 

I have used a digital paper.  The images are from Doodle Dragon Studio, Sami Stamps and Neat and Tangled (from top to borrom) and the sentiment is from Trimgym.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Jingle Bells

This week at CHNC, our optional twist is "Create Your Own Background".  I got my Brusho Powders out to create the background for this card:

I have used three colours of Brusho Powders to create the background.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-10challenge-10-october-2021.html

Jingle Bells

 I'm back in my Awaiting Crafting boxes for this one.  Slowly but surely I am making some headway with diminishing the boxes.

I would like to enter:

Winter Wonderland - Christmas Music
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/christmas-music-or-songs.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Christmas in July
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/07/challenge-221-christmas-in-july.html

I have used a digital paper from My Grafico.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.

Hungry Like the Wolf

I had fun with this card - based on a song inspired by the Fairy Tale - Little Red Riding Hood.  The song is Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Musically Challenged - Inspired by a Fairy Tale
 http://musicallychallengedchallenge.blogspot.gr/2014/02/challenge-19.html

I used some cupcake themed paper from Provo Crafts for the background.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and is called Wolfie Smile.  He is meant to be holding a snowball but I decided to turn it into a giant chocolate chip cookie!  I typed the words out on the computer.

Wolfie New Year

I made this and another card for the CRAFT Challenge.  I was still deciding whether to add anything more to the other one as the challenge still had 20 hours left to run.  Then I saw the winners post come out before the close of the challenge.  I decided I would upload them anyway even though they don't even have a chance of winning!!!

I am entering the cards into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - New Beginnings
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-239-26th-of-december-new.html
Trimgym - New Year
http://trimgymsdigistampsandimages.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/december-challenge-last-one-for-2013.html
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Anything Goes
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/birthdaycard/forum/topics/anything-goes
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge - New Beginnings
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/challenge-55-new-beginings.html

I used a paper from Trimgym which I have had for some time.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  The sentiment just worked so nicely on the snowball!!

I added some white mesh ribbon and a string of rhinestones and pearls.  A bit of Stickles to accent the hat and snow.

Feliz Navidad

Although the image and sentiment are sourced from different digital companies, I feel that they work well together.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Add metal
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/challenge-235-28th-of-november-use.html
CHNC - Light it up
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/chnc-challenge-153-light-it-up.html
Sentimental Sundays - Traditional Colours
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/challenge-183-traditional-christmas.html
Craft Your Passion- Washi Tape
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/challenge-191-add-some-washi-tape-to.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/chnc-challenge-extra-for-december.html

I have used a red paper from Provo Craft for the background.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studio and has been coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from  Mudmaven Designs.  I have added some washi tape and a metal brad.

Western Dudley

Dudley is all dressed up in western gear!

I am entering the card into the following challenges:
QKR Stampede - Western Days
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/qkr-stampede-weekly-challenge-64.html
Totally Papercrafts - CAS
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/challenge-193-clean-simple.html

I have used a paper from MME for the background.  Dudley is from Doodle Dragon Studios and has been coloured with copic markers.  I stitched a border around the edge of the Spellbinders Labels die using a Distress Marker - pumice stone.  I also added a glittery rhinestone.

Wolfie and Snowman

Ever seen a blue wolf??  Here is one:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Winter Wonderland - Blue and White
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/blue-and-white-only.html
2 Sisters - No Red or Green Christmas
http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2013/11/challenge-168-christmas-with-no-red-or_2.html
CHNC - Bling It Up
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/chnc-challenge-149-bling-it-up.html
CHNC - Anything Christmas
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/chnc-challenge-extra-for-november.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Christmas
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/anything-goes.html
Christmas All Year Round - Snow, Snowflake
http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/november-challenge.html

I have used a background paper from Free Digital Scrapbook.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and has been coloured with copic markers and Stickles.  I added a blue and white ribbon from American Crafts.  I also die-cut a series of snowflakes using a Memory Box die and then embellished the centres with rhinestones.  The image has been die-cut with a Spellbinders Labels die and then embellished with pearls.

Too Cute To Spook

How could you be spooked by such a cute image?

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Totally Papercrafts - Too Cute To Spook
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/ch189-too-cute-to-spook.html

I have used a paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles for the background.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studio and coloured with copic markers BV16, YG23, YR07, YR04, Y17.  I have added a corner embellishment of black pearls.

Dragon Slayer

A little boy's birthday card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Totally Papercrafts - Birthday Boys
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/challenge-184-birthday-boys.html
Clear it Out Challenge - Boys/Men + dies/punches
http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/09/lets-hear-it-for-boys.html

I have used a couple of papers from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called Blast Off.  It has really good papers in it for boys cards.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studio and coloured with copic markers YG03, YG06, RV29, BG09, BG01, BG72, C1, B23, YR04, RV69.

I have used Spellbinders oval dies for the die-cutting. Matting is blue linen cardstock.  I have also added a glittery number 4.

You Did It - Congratulations

This card could be used to celebrate any achievement.  I'm hoping to use it for my son's exams this year - unless something else crops up in the meantime that needs a congrats card!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Congratulations
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-222-29th-of-august-well.html

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft from a paper pad called Blast Off.  The mesh ribbon is some I bought by the metre.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios with the addition of a sentiment to his banner.  I coloured the image with copic markers.  The image has been die-cut with a Spellbinders Labels die and embellished with red pearls.

I am running out of time to complete the other card I wanted to do for this challenge but at least this one was completed.  I had hoped to do one using a Flonz image - image is printed but it is after 11pm and I really should be in bed as I need to be up again at 5am!

Colour My World

I have used music as inspiration for the card.  The song is an older one by Petula Clark called Colour My World.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Totally Papercrafts - Inspired By a Song
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/challenge-178-inspired-by-song.html
Kaboodle Doodles - Anything with scallops
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/challenge-183-anything-with-scallops.html

I have used a background paper from MME.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and coloured with copic markers BV04, BV02, BV000, G17, G14, Y08, E43, C1, BV08.   The scallop square is a Spellbinders die.  I typed out some of the lyrics from the song to use as a sentiment and then matted that with yellow cardstock.  The yellow grosgrain ribbon is from American Crafts.  Finishing touch is some yellow rhinestones for a bit of bling!

Purple Olive and Gold

A different colour combination for this girl's card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Purple, Olive and Gold
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/colorchallenge/forum/topics/july-23rd-colour-challenge
CRAFT Challenge - For the Girls
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/challenge-217-25th-of-july-for-girls-0.html
Sentimental Sunday - Anything with Wings
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-165-anything-with-wings.html
Trimgym - Summer or Christmas (Summer)
http://trimgymsdigistampsandimages.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/july-challenge-anything-summer-or.html
Trimgym - Anything Goes
http://trimgymsdigistampsandimages.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/august-challenge-anything-goes.html

I have used a background paper from Trimgym for this card.  The image comes from Doodle Dragon Studios.  I have coloured with copic markers - forgot to write the numbers down though!  I have added glitter to the wings as well as the top and bottom edges of the Spellbinder die.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.  I have added a flower from Craftworks (had it for years!) and some leaves using a Marianne's Designs die.  I have also added a bit more sparkle in the form of rhinestones.  The grosgrain ribbon is from American Crafts.

Looking to upload the challenges, I am not entirely sure that this fits The Outlawz Challenge - I missed the bit in the write up that said "Christmas in July".  However, she could be a Christmas fairy?  Still, the colours are right and the twist is there.  I'll possibly give this to a girl who is too old for Santa images (thinks they are baby-ish) and too young for traditional scene images and the like.

Red white and blue Dudley Dragon

A fairly CAS card with a bit of sparkle:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles - National Flag Colours (NZ)
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-178-national-day-or-flag.html
Pikes Playground - Red White and Blue
http://dustinpike.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/red-white-and-blue-challenge.html
Papertake Weekly - Animals/Creatures
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/anything-goes.html
QKR Stampede  Red White and Blue
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-46-rock-red-white-and-blue.html

I have used a paper from Rosie's Studio for the background.  I stuck blue rhinestone stars over the printed stars on the paper.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and has been coloured with copic markers.  The beard is Frosted Lace Stickles and the fur trim is Diamond Stickles.  The sentiment comes from Mudmaven Designs.

Thank you from the little monster

Teachers always call the students little monsters so when I saw this image I thought it would make a fun Teacher Thank you card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Love to Create - Colour Inspiration
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-71-color-inspiration.html
CRAFT Challenge - Thank You Teacher
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/challenge-213-27th-of-june-thank-you.html
Papertake Weekly - Sketch 81
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/sketchie-free-for-all.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Thank You
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-39.html
Sentimental Sundays - All Things Digital
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-161-all-things-digital.html

I have used glitter cardstock from DCWV and one from Lemon Flowers Matstack also by DCWV.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and has been coloured with copic markers with a hand written Thank You added.  The ribbon is a satin one from American Crafts.

I'm hoping my handwritten sentiment counts for Sentimental Sundays as the image itself is digital!

Colour Inspiration

A colour inspired card:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CDAC - Inspiration Photo
http://priscillastyles.ning.com/group/inspiration-challenge-group

For this card, I used some fabulous paper from Trimgym together with an equally fab image from Doodle Dragon Studio.  I used matching copics to colour the image - of course I forgot to write down which ones I used - I know G99 and G94 are in there and probably B000 but beyond that I'm guessing (possibly some in the W range too).  I really should keep them aside and write them down straight away but that would be being organised - something that I'm not!

Chillin' at the beach

I wish we had the weather to be chillin' at the beach - chilled at the beach would be more like it today!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Pikes Playground - Square Card
http://dustinpike.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/youre-such-square-challenge.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Hello Boys
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/hello-boys.html
Penny's Paper Challenge - 1 Image, 2 DP, 3 Embellishments
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/pennys-challenge-131.html
Totally Papercrafts - Feeling Blue
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-171-feelin-blue.html

I have used some blue cardstock for the layering.  The  two DP are different shades of blue - one with irregular dots and the other is evenly space dots.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and has been coloured with copic markers and then die-cut using a Nellie's Multi Frame die.  The embellishments are three large rhinestones.

Best Dad

I have used a sentiment on this card that could be interpreted as a Thank You, Happy Father's Day or Happy Birthday.  Keeps the card versatile - although unless I get stuck for a card at some other point it will probably used for Father's Day in September.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Fathers Day/Male
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/craft-challenge-209-fathers-daymale.html
Love to Create - Father's Day
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-68-fathers-day-or-special-guy.html

I have used a paper from MME - I think this side is meant to be the reverse but it was the side I preferred!  I had written on the back of this image that it was from Doodle Dragon Studios but then when I looked at it I didn't think so.  I just checked my folder of Doodle Dragon Studios images and it is not there - so not sure whose image it is!  If anyone recognises it, could they please leave me a comment and I'll correct my post!  However, on the positive side, I do know that the sentiment is from Digital Doodling.

The matting is blue paper from a scrap paper pack and I have added a metal dragonfly embellishment.