Family and Friends

 It is the Midway Point of the November Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for November is Power of Words: Family/Friends.

I have used various images of people with cats, as cats are both family and friends.  The images are from A Creative Need, Dearie Dolls, Cuddlebug Cuties, Ppinky Dolls and Little Blue Button.   The digital paper is from PixelScrapper and colouring is with copic markers.

Let's Get Sketchy At Incy Wincy Designs

That's right - the challenge this fortnight at Incy Wincy Designs is a Sketch Challenge.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by Ppinky Dolls and All Dressed Up.

I have used an image from Ppinky Dolls called Summer Christmas 2.

I also used some offcut pieces of patterned paper from Christmas paper pads.  I'm not sure if both of them are from Kaisercraft but I know for sure that the one on the top right/bottom left is.  The image is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  The sentiment is from a Kaisercraft Christmas paper pad.

Awesome

So far today, the sky is just overcast - but I'm thinking it is going to rain sometime in the next couple of hours.  It would be great to get through a day without any rain - so that I can hang my washing outside to dry!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Creative Craft Cottage - Add a butterfly or butterflies
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/2017/08/challenge-93-add-butterflybutterflies.html
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2017/08/challenge-8-august-anything-goes_15.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Ultimate Crafts.  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and has been coloured with copic markers and matted with some orange cardstock.  I also added a sentiment and a butterfly (with Kindy Glitz added to it) that come from an embellishment pack by Rosie's Studio.

Happy Birthday

If I'm not creating Christmas cards, I am creating aquatic themed cards! 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - By The Sea
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-for-may-18-24-twist-is-by-the-sea
CHNC Patterned Paper - May Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2017/05/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-may.html
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2017/05/challenge-5-may-anything-goes_7.html

I have used a paper, border, tag and topper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is coloured with copic markers.  I also added some shell and a starfish embellishment along with some blue pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Thank You

I got out my two favourite colours of orange and yellow today - plus managed to use the last sheets of paper from a paper pad I have had for a very long time!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Flowers and Lace
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-for-may-11-17-twist-is-flowers-and
Creative Craft Cottage - Three of a Kind
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/2017/05/challenge-87-three-of-kind.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by MME.  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is coloured with copic markers.  I die-cut the image using a die from Spellbinders and then inked around the edge using a Copic Sketch marker in a flourescent colour.  I just bought these a couple of weeks ago but hadn't got around to using any of them!  I also added some flowers that I bought several years ago and had forgotten about! 

Circus Train

This is one of those images that although you know it is meant to be for a certain occasion, you get another idea in your head and can't shift it!  Whilst I know that it is an Easter image, I see a circus train and can't shift that thought!  So, here is a circus themed card using the image:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Circus
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-may-4-10-t-wist-circus


I have used a paper and a border from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is coloured with copic markers.  I also used some hessian ribbon and some stars.  Again, "Circus Under the Stars" popped into my head - I think that might be the advertising slogan that one of the touring circuses uses!

Thank You

Itisthefirst Monday in March-whichmeansthatitistime for a new challenge atIncyWincy Designs.  This challenge our theme is Thank You cards.  We are sponsored by Ppinky Dolls and Bugaboo Stamps. 

 

For my first card, I used an image from Bugaboo Stamps called Teddy Bear Block Trio

I also used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment is also from Bugaboo Stamps.  I added some pearls from Rosie's Studio to the centres of the flowers.

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:
Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes
http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2017/02/challenge-157-anything-goes.html

For my  second card, I used an image from Ppinky Dolls called Abi's Love.

I also used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Matting is pink pearlescent cardstock.  I added some lace from Sullivans and some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:
CCC Digi Creations- Ribbon and/or Lace
http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.co.nz/2017/03/challenge-68-ribbon-andor-lace.html

Guest Designer at The Outlawz Thursday Challenge

I am honoured to be the Guest Designer at The Outlawz Thursday Challenge this week.  The theme for the challenge is Snowmen and is sponsored by Ppinky Dolls.

I have used an image from Ppinky Dolls

I also used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I added a snowman embellishment from Little Birdie and a sentiment from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  Matting is green cardstock.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/challenge-33.html
CHNC - Grey or Silver
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/chnc-challenge-311-colour-grey-or.html

Merry Christmas

I think we might be headed for a wet few days.  It started raining last night and doesn't seem to have let up.  I am outside quite a bit today for work so think I'm going to get fairly wet.  I would much rather be inside crafting!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Christmas Card
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-for-dec-1-7-optional-twist-is
Creative Sketchy Girls - Sketch
http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/challenge-6.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The circular piece of patterned paper is from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Ppinky Dolls and coloured with copic markers.  I also added some gold glitter tape from Krafters Korner and a digital sentiment from Trimgym.

Christmas Girl

I'm not sure that this is meant to be a christmas image - but it worked perfectly for a christmas card.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Creative Craft Cottage - Christmas
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/challenge-75-christmas.html

I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is coloured with copic markers.  I added a bauble embellishment and some red pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Pink

A monochromatic pink birthday card this time:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Corrosive Challenge - Pink for Awareness
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.nz/2016/10/challenge-10-pink-for-awareness.html
Brown Sugar - Birthday
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/10/challenge-222-birthday.html

I have used a paper and a border strip from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and coloured with copic markers.  The digitall sentiment is from Desert Diva.  I also used a pre-made bow and three pink pearls from Rosie's Studio. 

Incy Wincy Designs - Colour Palette

This challenge we have a colour palette to work with - and 2 sponsors!  We are sponsored by Miezo Stamps and Ppinky Dolls.

For my first card, I have used an image from Ppinky Dolls

For my second card, I have used an image from Miezo Stamps

For my third card, I have used an image from Miezo Stamps

Life is Better in the Summer

I'd have to agree with that!  We are stuck in the middle of winter at the moment - but I'm really looking forward to summer weather again.

I wasn't sure whether a seahorse counted as an animal - definitions of what is an animal differ from person to person.  I went with the idea that it is!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Show some water
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-for-june-23-june-29-optional-twist-show-us-some
CHNC Patterned Paper - June Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.html
CRAFT Challenge - Animals (does a seahorse count as an animal?)
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-369-23rd-of-june-animals.html

I have used a paper and two toppers from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Sandy Toes".  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is coloured with copic markers.  I matted with some aqua coloured cardstock.  I also added some glitter domes to the water themed topper.

GIrl with Kitten

I chose this paper - and then decided I needed to go CAS with it as otherwise I lost the effect of the design!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Freeebie Challenge - Girl with Kitten
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-1st-may-2016
Show Us Your Pussies - Furry Friends
http://showusyourpussies.blogspot.co.nz/2016/05/show-us-your-pussies-cats-challenges-6.html

The paper is from a paper pad by We R Memory Keepers.  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is coloured with copic markers.  I matted with some pale yellow pearlescent paper, added a bow and some Liquid Pearls.

Sweetness with a Bow

I thought this was such a sweet image - so I teamed it with a paper with a Christmas baking theme!

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas but no Red or Green
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/challenge-312-21st-of-may-christmas-no.html
The Outlawz Freebie Challenge - May Challenge
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-freebie-challenge-may-1st-2015
Creative Craft Cottage - Add A Bow
http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/challenge-40-add-bow.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - May Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-may.html

The baking themed paper comes from a Christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and is the freebie challenge digi at The Outlawz Challenge.  I coloured the image with copic markers and then added some faux stitching using a Distress Marker.  The die used is a Spellbinders Labels die.  I also used some organza ribbon across the card and also tied into a large bow.

February Page

I have started creating a calendar with a difference.  No dates on it - just month pages in a shabby chic style.  So far, I have created the first three pages - this is the second one:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Open Minded Crafting Fun - Shabby Chic
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2015/04/challenge-35-shabby-chic.html
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Not A Card
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2015/05/challenge-262-anything-goes-532015.html

I have used some white cardstock which I inked with Distress Ink - Vintage Photo.  I added a pre-printed February paper from Graphic 45.  I also used some of the back of this paper - postcard and tags which I cut out from under where I placed the image!  The image is from Ppinky Dolls and has been coloured with copic markers E00, E53, E51, R20.  I also added a piece of vintage braid tied into a knot.