HAPPY TUESDAY - SOFTPENCIL STYLE!

Hey everyone, it's our first edition of SOFTPENCIL TUESDAY this week (the DT are now posting on Tues. instead of Thurs.)!!  Hope everyone is having a great week so far - I, of course, am already tired LOL.  I'm so excited about today's post because we get to use the image "Bride and Groom" and it's just PRECIOUS!!

Make sure you stop by the SOFTPENCIL BLOG to see all the fun stuff happening in the world of SOFTPENCIL.  Elizabeth has promised a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT today, so go check it out!  Also, tomorrow (Weds.), you will be able to see the work of the other DT members using the Bride and Groom image.  Also, SOFTPENCIL is sponsoring CUPCAKE INSPIRATIONS this week, so head on over and check out their photo inspiration challenge!!

Another place you'll want to visit is SOFTPENCIL SHOP to see all the great images and accessories you can purchase.  Finally, we'd love to have you join us at SOFTPENCIL GROUP ON PCP.

For my card, I chose this awesome sketch from CREATE 4 FUN CHALLENGE.

Close up so you can get a better view of the sparkle.:)

For my card, I chose 5 DP sheets from Basic Grey Ambrosia collection.  I colored my SOFTPENCIL image with Atyou Spicas and Copics, cut out with nesties and then used SU Shimmerz paint to fill in the rest of the circle.  SU shimmery white is embossed with Sizzix EF.   Sparkly flower is from Prima.  I really like the look of this - think it is elegant.  Please let me know what you think.

This card also goes for the following challenges:
FAB 'N' FUNKY - black and white plus 1 (red)
STAMPIN B's - red, white and black
GINGERLOFT - glitter or bling
PAPER SUNDAES - stash (Used SU Shimmerz paint for 1st time after getting it over a year ago)
STAMPTACULAR SUNDAY - at least 5 layers (I have 7)
365 CARDS - at least 3 DPs from same line
INCY WINCY - sparkly glitter
A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - sparkle & shine
STAMP SOMETHING - celebrations

CRAFTY HO CHALLENGE - THEME NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY

Did you know that there is a national day for every day on the calendar?  I did not know that until just recently, but it is true!  Oct. 8 is NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY and we are celebrating it over at CRAFTY HOs' CHALLENGE with our current challenge.  Please create something relating to a child for this challenge.  You have til Sat., Oct. 9 at 11:59pm to link your new project at  CRAFTY HOs'.  Can't wait to see what you create:)

For my card, I chose this WONDERFUL image from WHOOPSI DAISY.    I colored the image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut out with Nellie's multi-frame dies.  SU DP is behind image and other paper is from DCWV mat pack.  Lace is from CRAFT BRULEE.  Sentiment is computer generated and cut with Nellie's die and daubed with SU red rose.  Small flower is Recollections and larger flower is Prima.  Thanks for looking!:)

This card also follows the following challenges:

STAMPIN ROYALTY - sketch

MELJEN'S DESIGNS - monochromatic, no glitter

BEE CRAFTY - digi and fluffy or furry creatures (the puppies)

CRAFTY EMMA'S - hats

PAPER PLAYERS - monochromatic

KARBER CHALLENGES - digi image

POLLYCRAFT - anything goes

THE PINK ELEPHANT - childhood

MARVELOUS MONDAY AT SHELLY'S IMAGES!

Told you it would be a busy day here on my blog!  It's my 4th post of the day and I'm not done yet!  Today is another MARVELOUS MONDAY at SHELLY'S IMAGES BLOG and today's SPOTLIGHT IMAGE is on of my very favorites - PUMPKINS.  This image will be offered at a SPECIAL PRICE TODAY ONLY at SHELLY'S IMAGES STORE, so make sure you head on over and purchase this image TODAY at its SPECIAL PRICE!

For my card, I colored the image with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut it out with nesties.  Base CS is SU pear pizzazz and DP is Echo Park.  Green ribbon is Offray and orange organdy is from my stash.  Hope you like it!!

It has been entered into the following challenges:

I {HEART} 2 STAMP - sketch

FOR FUN CHALLENGES - fall, no Halloween

CRAFTALICIOUS CHALLENGE - autumn/harvest

POLLYCRAFT CHALLENGE - anything goes 

STAMP it CRAZY HAS A NEW CHALLENGE:)

It's HALLOWEEN ABaC CHALLENGE over at STAMPIT CRAZY!  Here are your rules for the challenge this week:

1. To Create a NEW Project other than a card...( HELLO NO CARDS) :o)

                         ( Some sugesstions, Candy wrapper, Trick or Treat Bag, Display, etc.)
                       2. Your Project MUST contain ONE of StampitCrazy DIGI's - you can find the AWESOME selection of DIGIs at STAMPIT CRAZY SHOP.
                     3. Your Project must be in the Form of Halloween and fun.
                4. Your project must be entered to us by Saturday Nite, Oct 9th, 5:00 Central Time.
   5. The winner will get Zoie & $25.00 Digi Certificate towards any Digi at Stampitcrazy.net WOW!!  What a FABULOUS prize!!

For my project with the DELICIOUSLY SPOOKY ZOIE, I created a puzzle.  Pieces are wooden and are from Kaisercraft alterable items collection.  I choose this wonderfully spooky Basic Grey DP that I laminated with my Xyron and then cut  glued onto the wood.  Added sentiment to crystal ball using Paint, colored Zoie with Copics and Atyou Spicas, then cut with nesties, laminated with Xyron, cut out and glued on top of DP.  Flower is from my stash and sparkly brad is from Doodlebug designs.  I thought this might make a cool gift for a kid.  I hope you like it and that you will join our challenge at STAMPIT CRAZY.

I also made this for the following challenges:

BASIC GREY CHALLENGES - sparkle and one BG item (DP)

THE CRAFTY PAD - spooky

I DID IT CREATIONS - spooky

ONE STITCH AT A TIME - spooky/Halloween

LEXI'S CREATIONS - spooky

BUGABOO ABaC Monday!

Happy Monday everyone!!  Wow, I got close to nothing done all weekend due to an endless array of soccer games - 5 between my 2 boys, although my older son's team played a tournament, so his team accounted for 4 of the games.  Anyway, his team WON the tournament!!  This is their first win after being runner up A LOT over the past 2 years, so it was wonderful for him.

I am lucky to have a "free" day today!  So, I am trying to catch up on my blog posts, which means my blog activity should be busy today.  First up is ANYTHING BUT A CARD day at BUGABOO's CATCH THE BUG BLOG.  Make sure you stop by there to see Paul's AMAZING creation (as well as mine;)).  Also, our WORLD CARD MAKING DAY Anything Goes CHALLENGE is still going on, so make your creation and get it linked up over there.

Don't forget, we have something very SPECIAL happening over at the blog as well....

For my project today, I decided to make something for my younger son's teacher, so I altered one of the giant clothes pins.  I used SU DP and this FABULOUS BUGABOO image, which you can find at BUGABOO STORE.  Her name is Ruby and this is her calendar tidbit for Sept.  I colored her with Copics and Atyou Spicas and then cute her out using a Quickutz border die.  Made the DP into a sticker using Xyron and stuck it on the clothes pin.  Think it makes a great holder for stickers.

On the back side, I chose the use and Imaginisce sentiment that I stamped in SU old olive, cut with nesties and decorated with some sparkly star gems from Michael's.  I hope you like it.

It's also OPEN MIKE MONDAY over at BUGABOO STAMPS BLOG of BUGABOO owner Jodie, so go on over and find out what we're chatting about today:)

My project is also for the following challenges:

CREATE WITH CONNIE & MARY - ABaC

COWGIRL SUNDAY CHALLENGE - anything goes

CRAZY CHALLENGE - no buttons or ribbons

OOH LA LA CREATIONS - nothing floral

Hopett's BLOG HOP!!

Well, it's the first Monday of the month and you know what that means?!?  Time for the HOPETT's BLOG HOP.  The HOPETT's are a group of digi stamp artists and paper crafters who work together to provide inspiration and knowledge of different digi companies by using their stamps in our monthly BLOG HOP.  You will start at HOPETT'S BLOG and follow the hop order from there.  Please make sure to comment on all the blogs in the hop to be eligible for the prize and also remember to collect each stampers mystery letter for the hidden message!!

Right now, you are at AUDREY'S BLOG. You should have arrived at my blog from ADELE'S BLOG,if you have not come from there, please go back and start at the beginning.

I have used an image from one of my FAVORITE companies, STAMP-N-DOODLE. Make sure you check out both the STORE and the BOUTIQUE, as they both have AMAZING images!!

For my card, I chose the Video Gamers image and followed the sketch from SWEET SUNDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE.  I used SU night of Navy, SU DP, SU yoyo yellow, and a brown textured paper from a DCWV 6x6 stack.  Image is colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut with nesties.  Ribbon is from JoAnn.  Sentiment is from Amuse and stamped in Memento rich brown.

This card is also for the following challenges:
BELLI CHALLENGE - numbers and unused stash is sentiment stamp
STAMP, SCRAP & DOODLE - anything goes
COWGIRL SUNDAY - anything goes

Now, please move onto to our GUEST DT Katie's blog. 

My letter is "o".  Have fun and enjoy the rest of the hop!!

NEW BUGABOO CHALLENGE TO CELEBRATE WORLD CARDMAKING DAY

Typically, this would be an off week for BUGABOO's challenge at CATCH THE BUG BLOG, but we are having an ANYTHING GOES challenge in celebration of WORLD CARDMAKING DAY!!  Please head over to the blog and check out the work of the other BUGABOO DT members.

For my card, I decided to go HALLOWEEN again and chose one of the Halloween block images from BUGABOO  I used the one with the witches legs and feet - it's so fun!!

 The sentiment is from Unity.  Also, spider and web images are from Unity, stamped in jet black Staz-on.  Spider colored with Copics and JudiKins glaze added.  All DP is Basic Grey.  BUGABOO IMAGE colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut with nesties.  Backing of image is SU peach parfait and embossed with Cuttlebug EF.  Brads are Doodlebug Designs.  Ribbon is from my stash.  Base CS is SU pear pizzazz.  Thanks for looking.

This card was made for the following challenges:

NO TIME TO STAMP - something in 3s - 3 brads, 3 images

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS - sketch

STAMPIN FOR THE WEEKEND - autumn colors

SEW MANY CARDS - digi plus anything goes

PAPER PLAY - hidden extra

STAMP INSANITY - heavy metal (brads)

GLITTERBABE'S CHALLENGE - embossing plus sparkle

FUN AT FAIRY KNOLL FRIDAY CHALLENGE!

WOO HOO Halloween is in the air!  Most of my cards of the past week or so have been HALLOWEEN related.  Good thing there's so many Halloween based challenges going on;)  This week's challenge at FAIRY KNOLL BLOG is no exception, it's a HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE!!  Hope you will head on over and join the fun.  We are having a big week at FAIRY KNOLL - our new DT has been chosen and will be introduced soon - YAY!! 

Remember, you are not required to use FAIRY KNOLL images in your projects, but you will get an additional entry in our random.org drawing for using one, plus we'd love to see them if you've got them or, you can head over to FAIRY KNOLL SHOP and check out all the images - there're some AMAZING new releases!!

My card for this week features one of the brand new FAIRY KNOLL images and follows the sketch challenge at REPEAT IMPRESSIONS.

I colored my FAIRY KNOLL image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, added JudiKins glaze on pumpkin skirt then cut out using nesties.  All DP is Basic Grey Eerie.  Bling brads are Little Yellow Bicycle.  I stamped Hero Arts pumpkin stamp using Brilliance white ink on black background and then filled them in with Stickles.  Ribbon is from my stash.  Thanks for looking, hope you like it:)

This is also for the following challenges:

CREATIVE COTTAGE - bling

FLUTTERBY WEDNESDAYS - sparkle or shimmer plus fairy

MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES - fairies and fantasy

ALPHABET CHALLENGE - w for wings

BABY BUD DESIGNS - fall or Halloween

THE CHARACTER CAFE - ribbon, 2 embellies and the color orange

SOFTPENCIL THURSDAY - TRICK OR TREAT

Happy Thursday everyone!!  I have been so busy trying to clean out my craft room, that I haven't done a lot of blogging this week so far, but that will change as we head toward the weekend.  I hope everyone has been having a great week  and I have some fun info. to share!

Please make sure you visit SOFTPENCIL BLOG to find out all the WONDERFUL stuff going on at SOFTPENCIL.   First, there's 6 new calendars available, 3 already colored and 3 that you can color.  Here's some examples, look how cute!

Also, there's an adorable new image that you'll want to see and of course, have for your collection:)  In addition, SOFTPENCIL is sponsoring the challenge at LOLLIPOP CRAFTS this week and the theme is Glitter, Sparkle and Gems.  You have til Saturday, Oct. 2 at 8pm to get your project done and linked over there, so go check it out!

Today is the LAST DAY of the BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE SEPTEMBER SALE, so hurry on over to SOFTPENCIL SHOP to take advantage of this AWESOME sale!!

This week the DT got to work with TRICK OR TREAT and this image was super fun to work with.  I colored some of my image with Copics, then did masking using vellum and did the sky using my Copic air brush system.  I think it turned out pretty cool.  Here's some samples from my process of creating the image.

Then, I finished coloring the image after the airbrushing and added the moom and some outlines, etc.  Papers are DP - Echo Park and SU CS (think it's pumpkin pie).  Quickutz dies used for scalloped piece and long rectangle.  Image cut with nesties and corner piece done with EK Success punch.  Blinging bats are from Michaels, ribbon from Michaels, sentiment from Hero Arts clear set, stamped with Staz-On jet black, cut with SU punch, daubed with SU peach parfait.  I also went over girl's hat, boy's cape and bats' bellies with JudiKins glaze for some extra shine and dimension.  Hope you like it, let me know what you think:)

 This card was also created for the following challenges:
SKETCH SATURDAY - sketch
GINGERLOFT - Halloween
TUESDAY THROWDOWN - punches
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - anything goes
CRAZY4CHALLENGES - bling
DRUNKEN STAMPERS - fall scene
CORROSIVE CHALLENGES - masking
LOLLIPOP CRAFTS - glitter, bling, sparkle

DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY NEW CHALLENGE - THINK PINK!

Time for a new challenge at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY.  In honor of Oct. being National BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Month, we are using the theme of THINK PINK for this challenge.  Now your cards do not have to relate to Breast Cancer in anyway, they just need to be pink.  If you need some inspiration, please make sure to visit DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY BLOG and check out the work from the rest of the DT.  You will also need to go there to post your project using out Linky Tool.  In addition, you'll want to check out DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY SHOP - there's tons of new stuff available and you can even pick up a FREEBIE while you're there:)

I made my card using a technique that I haven't used in forever, but I always LOVE how it turns out.  I used to do the technique with punches, but the Big Shot makes it pretty easy and gives a few more options re: placement.

I used SU pink pirouette and DP for this card.  My DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY image was printed and then cut out in 2 different sizes.  Top image has American Art Glitter on it, left was colored with Atyou Spicas and right was done with Stickles.  They are the same on front and back of circle.  I attached the fronts and backs using mono adhesive and the string is embroidary floss.  Sentiment is one I have seen from a number of different places, I altered it a little and generated it from my computer.  Flower is from K & Co.  I hope you like it.  I'm really happy how it turned out:)

This card is also for the following challenges:

CRAFT DEN - going round in circles

AI FACTORY - anything goes

SOME ODD GIRL - monochromatic as applies to image as well

ALICE IN WONDERLAND - window or hole

INCY WINCY - anything goes

ONE STITCH AT A TIME - anything goes.

STAMP it CRAZY HAS A NEW CHALLENGE:)

Hello everyone and welcome to a NEW CHALLENGE at STAMP IT CRAZY.  This week's challenge was chosen by our DT member Sheng and it's ANYTHING GOES!!  The DT got to play with this gorgeous image "Diana," she is so elegant in her floor length gown.

I colored the STAMPIT CRAZY IMAGE that can be found at STAMPIT CRAZY SHOP with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  I felt like she needed to be sparkly:)  I cut her our with nesties and used SU glitter on the edges.  Ribbon is from Michaels, flower is Prima.  Base paper is SU close to cocoa, teal layer is from Marco's paper and embossed with Cuttlebug EF, DP is DCWV and brown textured is from Bazzill.  Sentiment is rubber stamp from Door Country and stamped in Memento rich brown and cut with nesties.

In order to enter the challenge, here's what you need to do:

1. Go to STAMPIT CRAZY BLOG

2. Create a NEW card, project, page.

   3. Link it by Saturday Nite Oct 2nd 5:00 pm central time using our Linky tool.

                     4. The winner of this challenge will get to Pick 3 Digis From StampitCrazy.net

Sounds easy enough, right?!?  Good luck and have fun:)

My card is also for the following challenges:
NO TIME TO STAMP - inspiration photo
FRIDAY SKETCHERS - sketch
MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES - 3 things off "to do" list (embossing, glitter & vintage)
KARBER's CHALLENGES - food or beverage
IF THE SHOE FITS SCRAP IT - flowers

COME JOIN US FOR FIRGHT NIGHT TONIGHT 9/25 WITH SHELLY'S IMAGES!!

Time is from 6-9PM CST tonight!!

Sassy Birthday Girl from BUGABOO

Hello!  It's almost Sat. and I wanted to get this posted before my next post is scheduled to go "LIVE" so here I am with a new card using and AWESOME image from BUGABOO STAMPS.  Please remember that BUGABOO is sponsoring a SPECIAL CHALLENGE EVENT over at CDAC from now til Oct. 6.  The cards being made are to benefit Operation Write Home and we're even offering a FREEBIE, so you'll definitely want to check it out.

I made this birthday card specifically for the challenge at CRITTER CHALLENGES which is to use no color - only browns, exception being skin color.  The flowers on the right of the card are really brown even though the picture makes them look slightly orange.  I followed the sketch from FOREVER FRIENDS for this card.

I colored the image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut with nesties and rubbed edges with Tim Holtz distress ink - walnut stain.  All DP is DCWV and the base is Bazzill textured from brown monochromatic pack.  Flowers are Petaloo, Prima and SU felt flowers.  Brads are Basic Grey and Bo Bunny.  Sentiment is from Inky Antics.

This card is also for the following challenges:
ALPHABET CHALLENGE - v is for vintage
FAB 'N FUNKY - quote or phrass
CORROSIVE CHALLENGE - unused stash - the felt flowers
A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR - anything goes
PAPERPLAY - only brown and cream
SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS - birthdays

FREEBIE FRIDAY AT BUGABOO STAMPS

Woo Hoo, another weekend is just about upon us and it's also FREEBIE FIRDAY over at BUGABOO STAMPS.  Please also visit the CATCH THE BUG BLOG to see the work of the other DT members, which as always, is AMAZING!

In addition, BUGABOO is hosting a Christmas/Holiday card event over at CDAC to benefit Operation Write Home (OWH), please go check it out - there's a FREEBIE there as well:)

Today's FREEBIE is HALLOWEEN BOBBLEHEAD FRANKENSTEIN.  He's too cute to be a monster, right?!?  I followed the sketch from CRAFT YOUR PASSION to create this card.  I colored the image with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut out with nesties.  Base is SU peach parfait, green color is SU wild wasabi and DP is also SU.  The purple and orange are colored vellum from Marco's Paper.  Striped paper is cut with MFT die.  Sentiment in SU, cut with 2  SU punches and ribbon from my friend Michele (http://www.enchantedstamper.blogspot.com/) is stapled through slot punch.  I love Halloween cards and colors and I really had fun with this card! 

I'm also entering it in the following challenges:

DAISY DOODLES - 1 digi image plus 1 embellie (ribbon)

PAPER PLAYTIME - Autumn

GLENDA'S PAPER, SCISSORS, ROCKS - squares

STAMPS R USHalloween

DIGI DOODLE SHOPS BEST - emboss