Birthday

It is the start of March - and the start of the latest challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.  The themes for March are Birthday and/or Funny/Humourous.

I struggle with humourous cards so opted for the Birthday option:

I have used a digital paper from Far Far Hill.  The image is from The East Wind and the sentiment is a clear stamp (from an old magazine I think).  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also dotted around some pearls.

I would like to enter:

Double D Challenges - Patterned Paper
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html

Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html

 

Silver Christmas Wreath

The optional twist at CHNC this week is Use Some Silver.

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from The East Winds.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I used silver glitter cardstock for the matting, silver matt card for the base and silver glitter domes in the corners.

I would like to enter:

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/05/challenge-116-anything-christmas-goes.html

Meowy Christmas...

 This week at CHNC, our optional twist is Use Some Gold.

I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  The image is from The East Wind and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.

I would like to enter

Crafty Critter Crazies - Critter as the feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2022/02/challenge-59-anything-goes-with.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2022/02/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-75.html

Kitties on a wreath

This week at CHNC, our optional twist is "No Sentiment"

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The image is from The East Wind.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some poinsettias cut with a die.  I also added some pearls.

I would like to enter

CHNC Patterned Paper - January Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2022/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2022/01/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-74.html

Joy

This week at CHNC, our optional twist is "Feature An Animal".  I went with the predictable route - a reindeer - because I had this lovely image printed out and wanted to use it.

I have used a digital paper from Nothing But Freebies.  I added some Wink of Stella to the reindeer on the paper.  The image is from The East Wind and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenges - Any Animal as the Main Feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-58-anything-goes-with.html

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-107-anything-christmas-goes.html

Tag

A last minute tag - really should have started making Christmas tags earlier!

I would like to enter  my tag  into these challenges:
The East Wind - Tag It
http://www.theeastwind.com/
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/challenge-102-anything-goes.html


I have used an image from The East Wind which I die-cut into a  tag shape. Colouring is with  copic markers.  I also  added some christmas washi tape,  a red glitter bow,  some satin ribbon and some faux stitching using  a red Distress Marker.

Yikes

Well, it is overcast again here today.  It really doesn't feel that much like summer, although admittedly the temperature is warmer today.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Monday Challenge  - Happy Holidays + sentiment
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-gcc121216
CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/challenge-394-15th-of-december-christmas.html
ABC Challenge - Y is for Yikes
http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/y-for-yikes-and-z-for-zoooooom.html
Show Us Your Pussies  - Krimbo Kats
http://showusyourpussies.blogspot.co.nz/2016/12/show-us-your-pussies-challenge-13.html

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio.  I used the reverse of the paper as a contrast piece across the card.The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers.  Matting is green cardstock.  I also  added some tiny pearls.

Meowy Christmas

I love creating christmas cards - especially with images containing kitties!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Meowy Christmas
http://www.theeastwind.com/

I have used a patterned paper from one of this years releases of Christmas paper pads by Sugar and Spice Studio.  The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers.

Christmas Memories

One of my most special memories of Christmas as a child was the decorating of the Christmas tree.  Mum would pull out the decorations - some of which we had had for many years and possibly had been handed down the family.  Then we would all spend some time decorating the tree.  This image brings back thoses memories - and I found a sentiment containing the word "Memories" to tie into that feeling.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Thanks for the Memories
http://www.theeastwind.com/
PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (postage stamp)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/pinspirational-challenge-178.html
Winter Wonderland - Add christmas flower
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2016/11/add-ribbon-or-lace-andor-christmas.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers and outlined with faux stitching using a Distress Marker (Candied Apple).  The digital sentiment is from When The Scrap Hits The Fun and is coloured with copic marker YR31.  I added a poinsettia die-cut from red cardstock using a die from Memory Box.  I filled the leaves with Kindy Glitz and add a centre using Perfect Pearls.

Bump in the Night

but not Halloween though!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Bump in the Night (Embossing)
http://www.theeastwind.com/
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/10/ag-no-108.html

I have used a paper from a mat stack.  I embossed some white cardstock with an embossing folder and added this to the right.  I covered the join between the two with a Peelcraft border sticker.  The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers.  I inked the edges of the die-cut with Distress Ink - Scattered Straw.  To finish, I added some pre-coloured ribbon roses.

In the Pink

Monochromatic Pink!

I would like to enter my card into these challenegs:
The East Wind - In The Pink
http://www.theeastwind.com/
Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Real Lace + Pearls
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/09/challenge-84-real-lace-and-pearls.html


I have used a paper from MME for the background.  The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers.  I die-cut with a die from Spellbinders and embellished with some pink rhinestones.  I also used some pink lace from Sullivans, a pink flower embellishment and three pink pearls from Rosie's Studio.

Flying through the air

I mainly kept to green and black for this halloween card:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Movement (flying)
 http://www.theeastwind.com/
Open-Minded Crafting Fun - Halloween
http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.co.nz/2016/09/monthly-challenge-9-halloween-dress-up.html
A Bit More Time To Create - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.nz/2016/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-28.html

I have used a Halloween paper from Lozzy.  The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers.  I also used some black mesh ribbon and a Halloween themed brad.

Shine

A nice sunny coloured card - to maybe inspire the sun to appear here!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Shine
http://www.theeastwind.com/
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/09/challenge-328-always-anything-goes.html


I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft called "Shine Bright" - thought that was appropriate!  The image is from The East Wind and coloured with copic markers and the matted onto black cardstock.  I bought a new set of pennant dies from Sizzix last Monday and just had to try them out.  I cut the top layer from an offcut of yellow cardstock and the base layer from an offcut of black cardstock.  I also added a strip of black gems.

Friends Forever

I'm starting to create a few more paper pieced cards.  Although I am still finding the cutting fiddly, I am enjoying the end result. 

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Paper Piecing
http://www.theeastwind.com/
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Friendship + sentiment
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-friendship-gcc081516-1
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-291.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles and some brown cardstock from Rosie's Studio for the matting.  The image is from The East Wind and coloured with a combination of copic markers and paper piecing.  The digital sentiment is from Paper Dreams of Mine

Outta This World

I had fun with this one!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle - Add a butterfly
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/challenge-197.html
The East Wind - Outta this world
http://www.theeastwind.com/

I have used a paper from a paper pad for the background.  I added some Angelina Fibres over the top.  The image is from The East Wind and has been coloured with copic markers and matted with some pink cardstock.  I added a digital sentiment and a butterfly sticker.

Life is better at the beach

Not sure it would be at the moment as it is the middle of winter.  But I sure look forward to summertime and spending a while at the beach!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Photo Inspiration
http://www.theeastwind.com/
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - At the Beach
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/challenge-326-at-beach-7242016.html
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/07/AG-NO-95.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad called "Coastal Escape" from Kaisercraft.  I hadn't seen this paper pad before but came across it while I was on my 2 week winter vacation - and just had to buy it in case I didn't come across it again!  The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from the same paper pad as the background paper.  I also added some glitter "Sparklers" from Rosie's Studio.

Punk

I thought this image suited darker colours:

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Rip 'er Up
http://www.theeastwind.com/


I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers.  I ripped a piece of mulberry paper - after adding water to it so it kept in a rectangular shape.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some black pearls from Rosie's Studio

You Da Man

I don't think I've used this image before - but I knew that I had the perfect digital paper to go with it!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - You Da Man
http://www.theeastwind.com/
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2016/06/challenge-317-always-anything-goes.html


I have used a digital paper from Scribbles Designs.  The image is from The East Wind and has been coloured with copic markers and matted with black cardstock.  I added some stripes using two colours of washi tape and three gold brads.

Something Old Something New

And nothing to do with weddings either!  My old is the image - and my new is the embossing folder.

I have used an embossing folder inked with Distress Ink to create the base.  The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers.

Sweet

I have gone with shades of orange with a pink of pink and red with this card.

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The East Wind - Tic Tac Toe (faux stitching + TEW image + designer paper)
http://www.theeastwind.com/
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge - Just Us Girls
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.nz/2016/05/challenge-109-just-us-girls.html
CHNC Patterned Paper - May Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.nz/2016/05/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-may.html

I have used a paper and tag from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I sprayed a doily with two different colours of Dylusions Ink.  The image is from The East Wind and has faux stitching added with a Distress Marker.  I coloured the image with copic markers.  I also added a bow as well as some bakers twine to the tag.