Just Add Water at DI’S DIGI DESIGNS Challenge

Happy Saturday to everyone!  Hope you had a wonderful week and are enjoying the start of your weekend.  

We have a NEW CHALLENGE for you over at DI’S DIGI DESIGNS Challenge and it is JUST ADD WATER.  Di has tons of images that will fit this challenge perfectly.  You have until 10pm EST on Friday, August 11, 2017 to come join the fun.  Remember, you don’t need to use an image from DI'S DIGI STAMPS Shop to play along, but if you do, you have a chance to win 2 images from DI'S DIGI STAMPS in addition to a chance at the sponsor prize.   You may also use a CandiBean rubber or clear stamp to have an extra chance to win the 2 Di's Digi Stamp images!!    

I hope you will check out DI'S DIGI STAMPS – the NEW website is AWESOME – a new format, new images and new sales!   Di has so many wonderful images, many that would be perfect for our challenge, so remember to visit DI'S DIGI STAMPS for all your digital images.  You can also check out her CandiBean rubber stamps line - the newest set has just been released! 

I used this adorable image “Seaside Izzy” from DI’S DIGI STAMPS.   This image is colored with Copics and cut out Gina Marie Designs die.

I chose Doodlebug Designs papers, stickers from Recollections and Little B’s.  I added a sand castle cut out with Nestie.  Sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas and cut out with die from my stash.

Sure hope you like it and will come play along in our Di's Digi Designs Challenge!!

MISTI MERMAID from Digi Doodle Studios

Hi everyone and Happy Thursday to you all.  I am here to share my latest creation using an image from Digi Doodle Studios Shop.  I hope you are having a fabulous week and have had time to stop by Digi Doodle Studios Shop and check out all the amazing products.   Our super talented artist and owner, Dina, is adding adorable new digi stamps and awesome digital paper sets all the time, so make sure to pay a visit to Digi Doodle Studios Shop!

Today I am excited to share my latest creation, this time using Misti Mermaid digi.   I loved working with this image because it allowed me to try some different coloring techniques.

I used my trusty Copics for coloring, adding a little Atyou Spica glitter pen to her hair decorations.  For the first time in a long while, I used Copic X-Press It blending card instead of my usual Cryogen White paper.  I am not sure if there's a huge difference in the outcome, but I'd love to know your opinion. 

To color Misti Mermaid's tail, I used 2 complimentary colors and added dots using my Copic Colorless Blender.  I hope you like the textured effect it produced.  I chose Doodlebug Designs papers and cut the border, seahorse and shell embellies with a Cheery Lynn die.  The coral is from a Nestie die and sentiment, which is from a clear stamp set is cut with Crealie die and then I added shell embellies.  This image is great fun to color and I hope you like the end result:)

Wishing you a wonderful remainder of the week and look forward to seeing you all again next week.

Hugs!

SPECIAL 2 Week - Anything Goes Challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER!

Happy Wednesday, it's time for a New Challenge at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.   If you are unfamiliar with The Paper Shelter Shop, I suggest that you go pay a visit, they have so many awesome images and they come with digi papers, backgrounds, etc.  Plus, there's a customer rewards program that is awesome.   Trust me, you will love it!!   Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter and you will get notices of all SALES and other SPECIALS going on! 

We also have a weekly challenge, with each DT team rotating weeks.  This week, however, we have our special summer break 2 week challenge with both DT teams participating.  Challenge rules can be found here and our New Challenge can be found at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.   Our challenge for the next 2 weeks is ANYTHING GOES.  

Our very generous sponsor is The Paper Shelter, and winner can receive a fabulous prize of $30 to spend at The Paper Shelter Shop - you win this prize if you have used one of their products on your card, this could be an Image, Backing Paper or Printable.  If you do not use one of The Paper Shelter products for your creation, you win a prize of 3 digi images of your own choice from The Paper Shelter Shop - wow, you can't beat that!  Please don't forget if you wish to enter several times that we limit this to 3 entries and at least one of those must carry one of our The Paper Shelter Shop products.    

For my card this week, I chose FRENCH BRUNCH, one of the newest digital images from The PaperShelter Shop. 

I colored this amazing image with Copics and cut it out with Tattered Lace die and also used one for the die behind the image, to which I added faux stitches.  I used another die from Tattered Lace for the cut outs to the right of the image.  Papers are K and Co.  Sentiment is an old Amuse rubber stamp and cut out with Nestie.

I added ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon and flowers from I Am Roses.   Spiral stamens are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I sure hope you like it and will come play along!!  Hugs

More Summer Fun with CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS

Hello and happy Monday!   I am here to share my latest creation from CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS digis with you.   Make sure you stop by the CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Gallery to view all the DT gals creations as well as those of fans of Craftin Desert Divas.

If you are unfamiliar with CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Shop, I suggest you go and pay a visit – you will find awesome digis, clear stamps, dies, sequins and a whole bunch of other fun stuff!! 

Make sure to pay a visit to our FB Group CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Gallery, where we have a monthly challenge, chatter, a place to share your makes using Craftin Desert Divas images, freebies and MORE!!  
Our July Challenge is going on now and the mood board this month is here: 

So, use the mood board to inspire your Craftin Desert Divas based project (you can use our clear or digi stamps as well as our dies).  Instructions are found under the FILES section at Craftin Desert Divas Gallery and make sure when sharing your project on other social media outlets, you use the hashtag #CDDMONTHLY.  

For my project today I made a fun summer card.  I have used Beach Day Girl digital stamp and sentiment is from one of the New Release clear sets “Summer Vibin’” both of which you can find at Craftin Desert Divas Shop.

I colored the image with Copics, and cut it out with one of the dies from Inside Scalloped Square die set as well as the frame of the image.  I used the flower dies from Crazy Stitched Frame dies to make an embellie in the upper left corner of the image.  Sentiment cut with die from Mix It Up Dies set.

I chose papers from Bo Bunny and added Summer Glitter Assortment Sprinkles to the top right hand corner of my card. 

I sure hope you like it and that you will play along with our July Mood Board Challenge at Craftin Desert Divas Gallery!  Hugs

Another July Mood Board Creation with CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS

Hello and happy Friday!  Wow, I don’t know about you, but for me, this week went super fast!   I am here to share my latest creation from CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS digis with you.   Make sure you stop by the CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Gallery to view all the DT gals creations as well as those of fans of Craftin Desert Divas.

If you are unfamiliar with CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Shop, I suggest you go and pay a visit – you will find awesome digis, clear stamps, dies, sequins and a whole bunch of other fun stuff!! 

Make sure to pay a visit to our FB Group CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Gallery, where we have a monthly challenge, chatter, a place to share your makes using Craftin Desert Divas images, freebies and MORE!!  
Our July Challenge is going on now and the mood board this month is here: 

So, use the mood board to inspire your Craftin Desert Divas based project (you can use our clear or digi stamps as well as our dies).  Instructions are found under the FILES section at Craftin Desert Divas Gallery and make sure when sharing your project on other social media outlets, you use the hashtag #CDDMONTHLY.  

For my project today I made another creation for the July Mood Board.  I have used Mermazing Holiday digital stamp and sentiment which you can find at Craftin Desert Divas Shop.

I colored the image with Copics, and cut it out with one of the dies from Mix It Up dies set and used a die from Crazy Stitched Frame dies to cut the sentiment and daubed it with Distress Ink.  I added Ocean Border dies behind the image as well as behind the first step in the card.

I chose papers from Ella and Viv and Reminisce and made a fancy fold which I thought showcased the Ocean Border die set nicely.  Here’s a close up of the colored image.

I sure hope you like it and that you will play along with our July Mood Board Challenge at Craftin Desert Divas Gallery!  Hugs

Sneak Peek of Christmas Image from Digi Doodle Studios

Hi everyone and Happy Thursday to you all.  I am here to share my latest creation using an image from Digi Doodle Studios Shop and hoping you have been having a great week.   I also hope you have had time to stop by Digi Doodle Studios Shop and check out all the amazing products.   Our super talented artist and owner, Dina, is offering a fabulous SPECIAL for you all:

This week only take 25% OFF our  Digi Doodle Christmas Collection with code: DDS4ERLYCHRSTMS17

Today I am honored to share my Christmas sneak peek using Christabelle, isn't she precious?  This image is such fun to color!  I love the wonderful scenery - the snow and the mailbox.  I really enjoyed coloring the mailbox, so many lovely details.

I colored Christabelle with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut out with Nestie.  I then added Stickles for the trim and pom on her hat, daubed the cut out with Distress Ink and rounded the corners with my corner rounder punch.  I chose some beautiful Kaisercraft Christmas papers, also cut with Nestie and sentiment from a Craftin Desert Divas clear stamp, tag cut with Nestie and finally finished off my card with ribbon from my stash.  I sure hope you like my creation with this wonderful image and make sure to check out all of the Digi Doodle Christmas Collection!

Wishing you a wonderful remainder of the week and look forward to seeing you all again next week.
Hugs!

NEW CREATION FROM CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS!

Hello and happy Sunday/Monday!   I am here to share my latest creation from CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS digis with you.   Make sure you stop by the CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Gallery to view all the DT gals creations as well as those of fans of Craftin Desert Divas.

If you are unfamiliar with CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Shop, I suggest you go and pay a visit – you will find awesome digis, clear stamps, dies, sequins and a whole bunch of other fun stuff!! 

Make sure to pay a visit to our FB Group CRAFTIN DESERT DIVAS Gallery, where we have a monthly challenge, chatter, a place to share your makes using Craftin Desert Divas images, freebies and MORE!!  
Our July Challenge is going on now and the mood board this month is here: 

So, use the mood board to inspire your Craftin Desert Divas based project (you can use our clear or digi stamps as well as our dies).  Instructions are found under the FILES section at Craftin Desert Divas Gallery and make sure when sharing your project on other social media outlets, you use the hashtag #CDDMONTHLY.  

For my project today, I have used Coffee Love digital stamp and sentiment which you can find at Craftin Desert Divas Shop.

I colored the image with Copics, and cut it out with Fancy Frame dies and used a die from Crazy Stitched Frame dies to cut the paper behind the image.

I chose papers from Hearfelt Creations and added a sentiment from Happy Celebrations clear stamp set, which I cut with tag from Pocket Pieces HI die set.  I also used flowers and leaves dies from Inside Scalloped Circles die set and added Bubble Shape Sprinkles Adhesive Glossy Enamel Embellishments to the middle of the flower die cuts as well as the tag.

I sure hope you like it and that you will play along with our July Mood Board Challenge at Craftin Desert Divas Gallery!  Hugs

CHRISTMAS IN JULY Challenge at Di’s Digi Designs

Happy Saturday to everyone!  Hope you had a wonderful week and are enjoying the start of your weekend.  

We have a NEW CHALLENGE for you over at DI’S DIGI DESIGNS Challenge and it is CHRISTMAS IN JULY.  Di has tons of images that will fit this challenge perfectly.  You have until 10pm EST on Friday, July 28, 2017 to come join the fun.  Remember, you don’t need to use an image from DI'S DIGI STAMPS Shop to play along, but if you do, you have a chance to win 2 images from DI'S DIGI STAMPS in addition to a chance at the sponsor prize.   You may also use a CandiBean rubber or clear stamp to have an extra chance to win the 2 Di's Digi Stamp images!!    

I hope you will check out DI'S DIGI STAMPS – the NEW website is AWESOME – a new format, new images and new sales!   Di has so many wonderful images, many that would be perfect for our challenge, so remember to visit DI'S DIGI STAMPS for all your digital images.  You can also check out her CandiBean rubber stamps line - the newest set has just been released! 

I used this adorable image “Delivering Christmas to You” from DI’S DIGI STAMPS.   This image is colored with Copics and cut out with Tattered Lace dies then added Stampendous shaved ice for snow on the bottom and Stickles for the trim on her hat.  I chose papers from Kaisercraft and cut the round pieces with Gina Marie Designs dies and added sentiment from Gina Marie Designs and cut out with Tattered Lace die.  I added Your Next Stamp sparkly gumdrops.

    Sure hope you like it and will come play along in our Di's Digi Designs Challenge!!

JULY LINK-UP at Imagine That Digistamp

Happy Saturday all!  Have you entered our monthly LINKY yet at Imagine That Creative Playground blog?  We're half-way through the month so you have about another 2 weeks or so to link up!

Theme: Anything (Crafty) Goes

The Link-Up closes August 4

Remember, you can now get our monthly 'Featured set' FREE just for linking up using any Imagine That Digistamp!!  In addition, one entry will be selected by our DT for our "Cherry on Top" award and receive a $10.00 coupon to the shop.  You may use any other company's stamps/digis/none at all for a chance to win the prize, however you will need to use an Imagine That Digistamp to receive the Featured Set.  Please read all the Playground Rules HERE (also linked at the top of challenge blog).

This Month's Featured Set...

Baby Mermaid

I have used the featured set this month.  I colored this gorgeous image with Copics and cut out with die from Gina Marie Designs.  Papers are from Heartfelt Creations.   I added shells from my stash.

Sentiment is also from Baby Mermaid set, colored with Copics, cut out with Crealies die and daubed with Reverse Confetti ink.   Sure hope you like it

Reminders:

In order to receive the Featured Set for July, you must use an image from Imagine That Digistamp

if you DO use an ITD image, be sure to add ITD after your name.

Entries are unlimited if using ITD, but limited to just ONE entry if not using an Imagine That Digistamp. 

Please add GDT after your name if you'd like to be a future guest designer.

Challenge ends August 4, 2017, at 11:55 p.m. 

DIGI DOODLE STUDIOS DT – my first post

I am so thrilled to be part of the Digi Doodle Studios' Design Team!!  I know you will love shopping at Digi Doodle Studios Shop as much as I do because they have the cutest images and great digital designer papers.  So, be sure to check it out!

Today I want to share a couple of cards I made in the past couple weeks using images from Digi Doodle Studios Shop.  The first one features Birdy Digi Stamp.  She is super cute and so much fun to color - I just love the birds in her hair.

I colored her with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut her out with a stitched die from Gina Marie Designs.   I added a dotted background using my Copics and a water pen filled with colorless blender.   I chose papers from Heartfelt Creations and added button flowers from Basic Grey,

The inside of my card features a sentiment from Unity stamps and Zva Creative bling flourishes. 

When fully closed, you can see the beautiful ribbon I added from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I also used a Spellbinders die for the border on the half front piece of this fancy fold card.  I sure hope you like it!!

I also made a card featuring Lexi Curly Girl digi stamp.  I love, love, love dogs and the dog in this image is so super adorable!

Once again I colored the image with Copics and this time I cut out using Little B's dies.  I chose to make another fancy fold card and used K and Co. papers.   I added ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon and my sentiment is from a clear stamp, but I don't remember which company it is from.  Sentiment is cut out with die from my stash.

I created a background using my Copics by adding clouds and sky and then added grass that she is sitting in. 

I sure hope you like it and don't forget to visit Digi Doodle Studios Shop and check out all the amazing products.  Remember to visit the Digi Doodle Studio blog often as us DT gals will have lots of fun posts to share with you.

Have a great day!!

Hugs:)

Audrey