Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Perfect Sentiments Challenge 98

It's Wednesday and you know what that means! It's time for another Perfect Sentiments challenge. Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps.
Bugaboo is one of my all-time favorite digi stamp companies. I especially love Stella and her "snarky" quips. They are offering 7 free digis for the winner of this weeks challenge. The theme is...
Fall or Halloween
The choice is yours! Just remember to include a sentiment on the front of your card. Be sure to stop by the Perfect Sentiments blog for more inspiration from the other design team members and to enter your own creation!


Recipe
Copic Markers
Create with TLC image
Cloud9 design papers
Sizzix Pumpkins #2 die
Jolee "skull and crossbones"
Martha Stewart "spider and bat"
Gauze "spiderweb"
Fiskars XL oval punch
Foam dots
White Gelly Roll pen
Black gel pen
Stickles

Challenges entered
Die Cuttin' Divas - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Alway's Anything Goes
Try It On Tuesday - Halloween
Tuesday Throwdown - Use Witches Or Candy
Craft Your Passion - Halloween
Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween
Love to Create - Halloween
Parade Your Crafts - Halloween and/or Autumn
The Paper Girls - Put a Bug on it
The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - Distressing/Paper Tearing

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Kenny K Holiday Chic - Sparkle

If you didn't already know, Kenny K has done it again. He's added 3 fabulous new Christmas images to his already awesome collection. The Krafty Krew has dug into their creative files and produced some brilliant pieces.

The theme for this fortnight Challenge is:
Holiday Chic: Sparkle

Our amazing sponsors this fortnight are:



the prize is winner's choice of 5 digis

and
offering a $20 gift certificate at their shop!


Be sure to stop by Kenny's K Krafty Krew blog for more inspiration and to enter your own design!

I created this tag that I plan to use as a bookmark!


Recipe
City Star - Kenny K image
Create with TLC sentiment
Copic Markers
Cloud 9 design paper
Silver "foil" paper
Stickles
Sizzix "Star" die
Cuddlebug embossing folder
Jolee "glittered" snowflake
EK Success "snowflake" punch
Rhinestone bling
Close To My Heart Circut "Art Philosophy" cartridge
Hole punch
Organza ribbon
White Gelly Roll pen

Challenges entered
Inkspirational - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - Shades of Blue
Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes with Glitter, Embossing Powder and/or Flocking


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Corrosive Challenge Tic Tac Toe

This fortnight at the Corrosive Challenge it a "Tic-Tac-Toe" challenge. You know the drill. Either up, down, across or diagonal you decide just make sure your creating matches the direction on our board. Our sponsor this week is  




Recipe
"Arabian Spell" - Paper Shelter image
Copic Markers
Spica glitter pen
Create w/TLC sentiment
Tim Holtz "Vintage Photo" Distress Ink
Recollections bling
Washi Tape
Close To My Heart paper
Cherry Lynn "flourish" die
Anna Griffin embossing folder
Spellbinders Nestabilites "Labels 14 & Oval" dies
Feathers
Foam Dots

Challenges entered
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Little Fairies - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes
Rhedd & Rosie's Challenge Blog - Anything goes



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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Perfect Sentiments Poinsettia Christmas



The latest Perfect Sentiments challenge is up and ready to go. For this challenge, our sponsor is 


Diane's Daydream Designs and the theme is Poinsettia Christmas. Diane provided the design team with some awesome images to work with. Be sure to stop by the Perfect Sentiments blog for more inspirations and to enter your own creation.



Recipe
Diane's Daydream Design image
Copic Markers
Cloud 9 design paper
Gold mini brads
Martha Stewart micro beads
Rhinestone bling
Stickles
Misc sentiment
My Creative Stitched die
Foam Dots

Challenges entered
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
Yumi and Fumi Handmade - Anything Goes.
Hiding in my Craft Room - Color It
Rogue Redhead Designs - Diecut Divas
Polkadoodles - Christmas Is Coming
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Stampin' For The Weekend - Anything Goes

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Final Link Up for Pink Post

I'm sorry to say this is my last Link Up for Pink card. I was out of town for four days and was lucky to get 11 cards made. I was able to make a card for each day I was in town! I'm very disappointed to see that the numbers were down this year. Last year there were over 500 entries. What happened? Everybody couldn't have been out of town! Let's all try to do better next year...myself included.



Recipe
Kenny K digital stamp - Bling Baby
Copic Markers
Kraft cardstock base
MAMBI Kraft design paper
Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper
Martha Stewart "Butterflies" punch
Glitter paper
Pink rhinestone bling
Organza ribbon
Foam Dots

Challenges entered
Craft-Dee BowZ -  Anything Goes with Handmade Bow
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes


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LUFP #10

I made it back from Minnesota in one piece and just in time to post another Link Up For Pink card. I couldn't possibly miss an opportunity to use the Breast Cancer Fighter stamp from Kenny K. The layout is a loosely based on this week's sketch from The Sweet Stop.





Recipe
Copic Markers
MAMBI papers
Dienamics "Pennant" die
Spellbinders Nestabilities "Circle" die
Sizzix "Pink Ribbon" die
Paper Studios 1 1/2" circle punch
Round rhinestone bling
Foam Dots

Challenges entered
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Ribbon
Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with Handmade Bow
Scribble and Scrap - Always Anything Goes.
That Craft Place -  Think Pink*.
Yumi and Fumi Handmade - Anything Goes.
Catch The Bug - Think Pink
A Creative Romance - Pink
Cut it Up - Think Pink
Pattie's Creations - Ribbon

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Time for a Corrosive Challenge

That's right. It's time for another Corrosive Challenge. Our sponsor this fortnight is Sassy Studio Designs. Our theme is "Dress Me Up." We want to see all of your creations dressed up in Halloween garb etc. Be sure to stop by the blog for more inspiration.




Copic Markers
White Gelly Roll pen
Red foil paper
Martha Stewart "stars" edge punch
Dienamics "Pennant" die
Spellbinders Nestabilities "Circle" die
Cuddlebug embossing folder
Misc paper from stash
Fiskars "x-large oval" punch
My Creative Time sentiment
Stickles
Recollections "rhinestone flourish"
Foam dots

Challenges entered
Addicted to Stamps and More - Anything goes
Inky Impressions - Glitter and Sparkle
Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Goes
Stamp n Doodle - Embossing


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Kenny K's Krafty Krew Anything Goes

There's still time left to enter Kenny K's Krafty Krew "Anything Goes" challenge. Enter for a chance to win "crafty stuff."

Our fab sponsors this fortnight are:
with the winner's choice of 5 free digis

also
Loves Rubber Stamps - 1 stamp to the value of $10

and






Recipe
Kenny K "X-mas Greetings" image
Copic Markers
Recollections sentiment
Glitter paper
Misc paper
Cuddlebug embossing folder
Kraft cardstock base
Martha Stewart "Drippy Goo" edge punch
Organza ribbon
Jolee "snowflake"
Liquid Pearls
Stickles
Rhinestone bling
Liquid Applique
Large eyelet
Glossy accents

Challenges entered
Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with Handmade Bow
Created With Love Challenges - Any Holiday

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Nine cards - Nine days

This is my ninth submission into the Link Up For Pink Linking Party. 


I found a three-piece set of Chromatix alcohol markers on clearance at Michael's. I tried them on her skin. They work just as well as the Copics but I don't know how many colors are available. I can add these three to my Copics, Prismacolor, Spectrum Noir, and Promakers! 




I used the Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to make this a shaped card. I welded the ribbon from the Stand and Salute cartridge into the card shape. The scalloped oval was cut using a Sizzix die. The roses are also from the Art Philosophy cartridge. The branches were cut with a Martha Stewart punch while the sentiment was cut with a Dienamics pennant die. The large "pink" ribbon was cut from glitter paper and finally I added some bling from my stash.

Challenges entered
Top Tip Tuesday - DT Call
Tuesday Throwdown - Awareness
Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - Anything with a Sentiment
Lexi's Creations - Pink
MarkerPOP Challenge - Anything Goes with Copic or ShinHan markers
Divas by Design - or more layers
Love to Create - BCA


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Perfect Sentiment Thanks

It's time for another Perfect Sentiments challenge. This week our sponsor is Meljens Digital Designs. Our theme is "Thanks." Create a card of "Thanks" and don't forget there must be a sentiment on the front of your card.





Recipe
Meljens image
Copic Markers
DCWV "Fall Stack" paper
Unity Stamp Co. sentiment
Satin ribbon
Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Spellbinders Nestabilities "Circle" die
Kraft cardstock card base
Round rhinestone bling
White Gelly Roll pen

Challenges entered
Bearly Mine Challenges - Ribbon/String/Twine
Die Cuttin' Divas - Use Brown
Through The Craft Room Door - Alway's Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - Cute & Furry
Get Inky! - Fall Colors
Lady Anne's Challenge - Autumn/Fall
Melonheadz Friends Challenge -  Animals
Parade Your Crafts -  Fall

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Linking Up for Pink #8


LinkUpforPink.com

Where is everybody? Link Up for Pink is such a worthy cause and all it costs is a little of your time! The rewards are immeasurable. Not only do you stand a chance of winning some fabulous prizes, you can also put a smile on someone's face by donating the cards to your local Women's Center, or in my case, to my oncologists office.

There are eight days left. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Last year there were over 500 entries. I submitted the last card at the absolute deadline and also racked in some goodies. My real reward was when I took the cards to my oncologist. His assistant was so impressed and in their eyes I am a ROCKSTAR! What more could you ask for?

I made the card below from the scraps that have yet to be cleared from my craft table.


Recipe
Greeting Farm image
Copic Markers
Self made sentiment
MAMBI dp left over from last year!
Forever in Time Swirl Bling
DIY "Ribbon" embossing folder
Kraft cardstock base
Fiskars oval punch
Stickles
White Gelly Roll pen

Challenges entered
Moving Along with the Times - unlimited Anything Goes
Creative Craft Challenges - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Awareness
Use It Tuesdays - Scraps Pieces Odds & Ends
Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - Anything with a Sentiment
Lexi's Creations - Pink

Sunday, October 6, 2013

LUFP #7

Ain't no stopping me now. I'm on a roll! I so enjoy making cards for Breast Cancer Awareness and Link Up for Pink offers a way to share your creativity all over the internet.. I get into a zone and try to create something that I know I would have enjoyed when I was fighting my battle in 2009.


Recipe
Saturated Canary image
Copic Markers
White Gelly Roll pen
Stickles
Sizzix Scalloped Oval Frame
Forever In Time Swirl bling
MAMBI dp
Bling flower
Foam dots
Jillian Vance sentiment (won last year at LUFP!)

Challenges entered
Cardz TV - Breast cancer awareness
Paper Makeup Stamps - pink/awareness
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes No Twist this Week.
Glitter n Sparkle - monochromatic
One Stitch At A Time - Use a Digi
Pile It On - Favorite Color as Main Color.


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Saturday, October 5, 2013

LUFP #6

I realized I still had time to squeeze in one more card for World Cardmaking day and here it is. Of course I also had to make it two-fold by making it a BCA card for the Link Up for Pink Linky party!


Recipe
Cuddlebug Cuties image
Copic Markers
Gelly Roll Pen
Wilton doily
Me & My Big Ideas Mambi dp
Dienamic Pennant die
Spellbinders Nestabilites "Circle" die
Spellbinders Nestabilities Donna Salazar "Rose Creations" dies
Fiskars "Oval" punch
Silver brad
"Pink Ribbon" stamp

Challenges entered
Di's Digis Designs - Coloring Skills
Paper Creator's Crafts - Dies or Punches
Cut it Up - Think Pink
Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenges - Flowers
Wags 'n Whiskers - Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness



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LUFP #5

This card catches me up and puts me on track to complete at least fourteen projects for the Link Up for Pink 3rd Annual Linky Party. This is a great cause and close to my heart because I am a breast cancer survivor along with my mom and her sister. I donate the cards to my oncologist's office who sends them out to patients that need a little "pick-me-up."




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LUFP #4

Today is World Cardmaking Day. Take time out to make a few cards today. What better cause to make cards for than for breast cancer awareness. This is my fourth entry into the Link Up for Pink linky party. I love being able to use an image that is not specifically geared toward BCA but still being able to make it work.


Recipe
Super Mom digi - Kenny K image
Copic Marker
Me & My Big Idea Mambi design paper
Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper
Wilton doily
1" Fiskars circle punch
EK Success punch
Decorative pink and white ribbon
Sizzx pink ribbon die
Glitter paper
Rhinestone bling
Pearl bling (earring)
Foam Dots
Jullian Vance sentiment
Gelly Roll pen

Challenges entered
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Cut it Up - Think Pink
Digi Haven –  Colors
Wags 'n Whiskers - Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness
Creative Belli - Ribbons and pearls
Shopping Our Stash - Pink or Cancer Awareness/Support
Marianne's Design Divas - Anything Goes
Digi Makeover Challenge - Pretty in Pink/Awareness
Lexi's Creations - Pink
CardzTV -Breast Cancer Awareness



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Friday, October 4, 2013

More LUFP

Here's my third entry in the Link Up for Pink Linky Party. 

I love this little "Super Girl" image. For this card I used her to represent power and strength, which is certainly what you need when you're battling cancer!
Recipe
Greeting Farm image
Copic Markers
Jillian Vance sentiment
Me & My Big Ideas paper (from last year!)
Organza ribbon
Clear bling
Pink bling ribbon
Crop-A-Dile Corner Rounder
Fiskars 1" circle punch
Sewing machie straight stitching
Glossy Accents
Foam dots

Challenges entered
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes with Ribbon
Moving Along with the Times - Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky - Ribbon
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything goes
The Stamping Chef - Stitching
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Stitch
Ike's World - Awareness
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Pierce, Sew or Inky Stitch
Shopping Our Stash - Pink or Cancer Awareness/Support

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

LUFP #2

I'm playing catch up here with my Link Up for Pink cards. This is card #2. This is as clean and simple as I can get!


Recipe
Greeting Farm stamp
Copic Markers
Free sentiment
Gelly Roll Pen
Kraft cardstock base
Kraft design paper
Cricut cut ribbon from "Stand and Salute" cartridge
Foam dots
Challenges entered
613 Avenue Create -  Anything Goes or Create Your Own Challenge. (Column 1)
7 Kids College Fund - Anything goes with a twist of Marker
Penny's Paper-Crafty -  Anything goes
Shopping Our Stash - Pink or Cancer Awareness/Support
Tiddly Inks - Anything Goes
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Di's Digis Designs - Coloring Skills

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3rd Annual Link Up for Pink

It's time again for the 3rd Annual Link Up for Pink. Click on the link for more details. 
This is a cause that is close to my heart because I was diagnosed with breast cancer on February 27, 2009. One in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Mine was detected during my yearly mammogram and by the grace of God I am still here. Please remind family and friends of the importance of yearly mammograms. If you cannot afford one, check local clinics because at this time of year many offer free screening. If you are one that is opposed to the Obama health insurance initiative, think again. The low cost insurance plan that just went in to affect would afford the usually uninsured the opportunity to have the availability of such an important procedure easily available. The plan also puts to an end the practice of cancer survivors like myself being turned down for insurance or procedures because of "pre-existing" conditions! Spread the word. "Screening Saves Lives."
I'm a little late getting my first card posted for LUFP. I'd love to surpass my goal of 30 cards from last year. I don't think that'll happen because I will be out of town for four days next week. I'm sure I can post at least 15. An average of one a day is certainly doable. Wish me luck. In the meantime why don't you "Link Up for Pink."


Recipe
Kraft cardstock card base
Ike's World freebie image - Awareness
Copic Markers
Create with TLC sentiment
Spica Glitter Pen
Spellbinders Nestabilites Lacey Squares die
Sizzix "pink ribbon" die
Glitter paper
Misc papers left over from last years LUFP
Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge rolled flowers
Martha Stewart medium branch punch
Foam Dots

Challenges entered
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything goes
Turtle Soup Crash your Stash challenge - Use 2 papers that are at least a year old
WordArt Wednesdays - word art freebie OR use an encouraging uplifting sentiment -Anything goes
Shopping Our Stash - Pink or Cancer Awareness/Support
Top Tip Tuesday - Flowers (Week 1) DT Call
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Digi Makeover Challenge - Pretty in Pink/Awareness
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Perfect Sentiment Design Team

Did I mention that I'm now a member of the Perfect Sentiments Design Team? If I didn't, I am now. Perfect Sentiments is absolutely the right place for me. I'm sure you've noticed that I almost always include a sentiment on my card. I prefer "snarky" sentiments that compliment the card design. 
So without further ado, our challenge this week at Perfect Sentiments is Autumn Birthdays. Create a card with a birthday sentiment. Use Autumn colors in the design of your card. Don't forget to include the sentiment on the front of your card for a chance to win 5 images from Robyn's Fetish--our sponsor this week. Be sure to stop by the blog to see what the rest of the DT has created!


Recipe
Robyn's Fetish image
Copic Markers
Stickles
Crop-A-Dile "Corner Chomper"
Distress Ink
"Champagne" Bling
Foam dots
Baker's Twine
DCWV "Fall" Stack
Kraft cardstock base
Dienamics "pennant" die

Challenges entered

Creative Craft Challenges - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Colors of Fall
Heck of a Challenge -  Autumn Colors
One Crazy Stamper - Thankful/Autumn
Seemacrafts -Autumn Colors
Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - Anything with a Sentiment

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