Can't Find My Panties

I'm just popping in with a quick card.. I really like making vintage inspired cards and I do consider "Steampunk" to be a kind of vintage card. I also like that it allows me to use one of my favorite types of cardstock--Kraft.

I started by inking the Cuddlebug "gears" folder with Close To My Heart "Brown Bag" ink and running it through the Big Shot. I then added a row of straight sewing machine stitching to create a border. Using glitter I use the Tim Holtz "Weathered Clock" die to cut a clock face. I also added a 7 Gypsies "gear" and brad as well as three "glittered brads" form Paper Studios. The organza ribbon is from my stash. The image is "Jayne Jetpack" from Kenny and is colored with Copics. She is popped up with foam dots for so added dimension. The sentiment is from Create with TLC and with my twisted sense of humor I thought it fit perfectly with the expression on the digis face. I used a Fiskars oval punch on the sentiment. Finally I added the swirl bling from Recollections that I colored with Copics to match my vintage/Steampunk vibe. I also distressed the mat edges with a Tim Holtz tool.

Challenges entered Going Grey With Scrap-Creations-  Girls Just Want To Have Fun
High Hopes Stamps - Make It Sparkle
Through The Craft Room Door -Always Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (optional: Twist: Use Stitching Real or Faux
Hobbycutz - Create your own Background.
PanPastel UK Challenge - Create Your Own Background.
Pile It On - Challenge - No Designer Paper.
Hiding in my Craft Room - Thread/Stitching
Totally Gorjuss -  Die cuts and punches
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CASe Kenny K's Krafty Krew

It's time for another midway reminder for Kenny K's Krafty Krew challenge. The fortnight challenge has one week left. Using one of the design teams inspiration cards to CASe. Be sure to mention which design team members card you used and include a link to the Krew's blog in your post. 

Remember: 

You can always find a lot of inspiration and coloring ideas on our Pinterest site

and of course also on Facebook with great challenges too!!!

Recipe Kraft cardstock base Playboy - Kenny K image Copic markers Birthday Wishes design paper from DCWV Sewing machine stitching Stretch lace Metal eyelets Spellbinders Nestabilities "Circle" die Foam dots Die-Namics die Misc sentiment Close To My Heart Ink "Clouds" template Stickles
Challenges entered *NEW* Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge -  Anything Goe
My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - Use a piece of metal
Seize The Birthday - Must be Birthday Card
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
Hiding in my Craft Room - Thread/Stitching
Colour Me Creative Challenge - Anything Goes

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Corrosive Challenge #181 - Steampunk

It's time for another fortnight challenge at the Corrosive Challenge. Our sponsor for this challenge is 

The theme is Steampunk. Kenny K has an entire collection of Steampunk images and supplied us with some fabulous images to work with. Be sure to stop by the Corrosive Challenge for more inspiration and to enter your own creation!

Recipe Briana Blaster and Col. Macallen Copic Markers Sewing Machine stitching Misc design paper Tim Holtz "gear" die Glittered brad Stickles Tim Holtz "Vintage Photo" Distress Ink Foam dots Glitter paper Recollections swirl bling Making Memories "dog tag" Challenges entered Simply Steampunk Challenges - Metal
Tok Bobok - Vintage
My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - Use a piece of metal
Paper Crafting Journey - Distressed/Vintage
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (optional: Twist: Use Stitching Real or Faux)
That Craft Place - Stitch Real or Faux

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Kenny K Krafty Krew Steampunk Challenge

Last week KennyK released three more fabulous images into the Steampunk Burlesque Collection. Today marks the midway point for the "Steampunk" fortnight challenge at KennyK's Krafty Krew Challenge. 

The card base is Kraft cardstock. Top corners were cut with Crop-A-Dile "deco" corner chomper. The image is "Inspector Em" from Kenny K. She is printed on Curious Metallics Cryogen White paper and colored with Copic and Promarker Alcohol Ink markers.Added some  Donna Salazar "gear" die cuts using glitter paper. Create with TLC "vacation" images "fussy cut" and added. Also used 7Gypsies metal "eyepiece" as well as a bronze colored "mini" brad. Incorporated Stickles and Tim Holtz Distress Ink in "vintage photo." Sentiment is from Create with TLC and cut with "stitched fun ticket die" from My Creative Time. Finally, the image was popped up with foam squares.

Challenges entered
The Cupboard Trilogy - Monochrome
Tok Bobok - Vintage
Simply Steampunk Challenges - Metal
C.R.A.F.T. - Monochromatic
MilkCoffee Challenge - Show us your coloring skills
Paper Crafting Journey - Punch and/or Die cut
Sassy Studio Designs - Vacation or Travel theme
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80's to the Max Birthday Blog Hop

The Corrosive Challenge and Sassy Studio Designs has teamed up to have an "80's to the Max Birthday Blog Hop. SSD has provided up with the most FABULOUS 80's themed digis. You should have arrived her from Ailaine's blog. If you didn't, just click the link and get back on track. If for some reason you didn't start at the beginning, by all means do so. You don't want to miss out on any of the awesome creations that the 80's inspired. Use the list below if you didn't start at the beginning.
How did they figure out that I was, and still am a huge Smurfette fan? I loved coloring this image.

The Smurfette Sassy was printed on Curious Metallics Cryogen White Iridescent paper. She was colored with Copic and Promarkers. The background papers are from the DCWV "Birthday Wishes" stack.

My layout is from Deconstructed Sketch #111. I added sewing machine stitching around the border of the card for some added dimension. The entire time I was constructing the card, the Smurfs theme song was stuck in my head and prompted me to use the "Allegro" Cuddlebug embossing folder. I added die cuts using Spellbinders Nestabilities "Circle and Scalloped Circle." Do you recognize the Kraft cardstock border as mushrooms? After all the Smurfs do live in mushroom houses. I told you I'm a fan. They were cut with the Cricut. I dabbed Tim Holtz Distress Ink in "Vintage Photo" around the. Finally I added foam dots, bling, a bling flower and a sentiment from the "Itty Bitty" line of rubber stamps. The sentiment was added to a pennant die cut from "Die-namics." 
Your next stop on the hop should be Maria. I'm sure she has lots of 80's love to show you so be she to hop on over to her blog.
Challenges entered One Crazy Stamper - Birthday
Natalie and Amy's Challenge - Celebrate Something
Sister Act Card Challenge -  Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks -  Bling
My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - Stitching real or faux
MilkCoffee Challenge - Show us your coloring skills
Paper Crafting Journey -Punch and/or Die cut

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CCB http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/
Debbie www.craftingwhenican.blogspot.com
Jacki http://www.papermoments.blogspot.com
Lori http://lorib117.blogspot.com
Regan (CC) http://charmedstamping.blogspot.com
Kathy http://willstampforwine.blogspot.com
Jodi www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com
Ruza http://ruzascraftcorner.blogspot.com
Jasmine (CC) http://wastedscraps.blogspot.com
Greg http://latestwhims.blogspot.com
Mary www.mystampinhide-away.blogspot.com
Adina http://mommyisscrapping.blogspot.com
Rebecca (CC) http://sydneysentiments.blogspot.com
Jackie http://stampingsister.blogspot.com
Sara http://luminousinmychaoticdreamslife.blogspot.com
Alaine http://www.missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com
Rachelle (CC) http://imblackmartha.blogspot.com *You are here*
Maria (GDT) http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/
Judy http://inkypinkydelights.blogspot.co.uk
Michelle http://ladyofleisureink.blogspot.com
Linda (CC) http://lindasstampingblog.blogspot.com
Carrie http://carrieshandmadecards.blogspot.co.uk/
Chris http://cattsscratchingpost.blogspot.ca/
Susan http://stampingtink.blogspot.com
Julie (CC) http://maya3soleil.blogspot.com
Karal http://karalscreativespace.blogspot.com/
Kim http://itsallaboutcrafting.blogspot.com/
Lindsay http://socallinz.blogspot.com/
SSD http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/
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You're Sew Special

Most of my cards include a Copic colored image but I don't want that to be the only kind of card I make. I am an avid sew and when I saw the Sizzix sewing machine die at 40% off, I just had to have it.

The card base is Kraft cardstock. The background papers are from My Minds Eye "Lost and Found." I added Baker's Twine, burlap, lace, a button and pins to keep with the sewing theme.What would a sewing themed card be without some sewing machine stitching? Foam dots were added to add dimension and the Diva in me would not let me create a card without bling. The bling is from Forever In Time. Finally I added a sentiment from one of Docerela's recent releases "Life's A Stitch." I have a few sewing friends that I plan to make cards for. I know they will appreciate receiving sewing themed cards. 
Challenges entered
4 Crafty Chicks - Bling
C.R.A.F.T. -  Monochromatic
(New) Craftin' Boutique Challenges - Anything Goes
My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - Stitching real or faux
Paper Crafting Journey - Punch and/or Die cut
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Button
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Stitching
Whimsy Inspiration - Ribbon and Lace
Die Cuttin' Divas Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

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