Wood Block Wednesday

 

Hello Friends

Amy Tsuruta has her Woodblock Wednesday challenge up and running and I've been trying to join in each month as it gives me the opportunity to play with all my old wooden block stamps which don't get the love they deserve since clear stamps came about.

 

 This is another wooden stamp that belonged to my  good friend and crafting buddy Doni High (Lime Green Giggles) who passed away unexpectedly in May. 

This is a Northwood Rubber Stamp company stamp (circa 2013).

 

 I used Tombow markers for the coloring then fussy cut it and popped it up with dimensional tape.  The background paper used is very old as well as the glittery spiders and I'm sorry but don't have the company names on either.

Challenges to share in:
Everybody Art Challenge #566 - Things with Wings
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #605 - Lime Green, Purple & Black

Make My Monday Challenge #237 - Spooky/Halloween
Sweet Stampin' - Halloween or colors of Halloween

 Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #260 - ATG - Make it Spooky
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #603 - Autumn / Halloween

Why not pop over and check out her blog and play along ... you know you have wood block stamps that need some love just like I do!  LOL

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day ahead!!

As always . . .

Can You Handle the Pressure - Twist / Pumpkins

 

 Hello Friends, thanks for stopping by today!

We have a new challenge starting today over on our new Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge Blog and the TWIST theme is ...

PUMPKINS

Remember, the twist is optional but you MUST use an embossing folder on our projects to qualify for the prize.  Heat embossing is also permitted but only in conjunction with an embossing folder.

 Here's what I've created to inspire you today.  

I certainly had to put my thinking cap on today for this card!
I just realized I don't have any Halloween/Pumpkin type embossing folder (will have to do something about that!!! lol) so I had to think outside the box a bit and came up with this design.

For my background I have used the Darice 'Chevron' embossing folder which I've had in my stash for many, many years.  After embossing, I inked it up using Tim Holtz Distress Oxide orange ink.  (I think it kind of gives you the feel of a 'tractor tire pattern' which you would find in any pumpkin patch lol).  The remainder of my design comes from a variety of scrapbook stickers I had in my stash.

Challenges to share in:
Aloha Friday Challenge #15 - Pumpkins
Craft Rocket Challenge #119 - Autumn and/or Halloween
Creative Knockouts #533 - Halloween or Fall
Moving Along with the Times #171 - Autumnal Colors
Fab 'n' Funky #603 - Autumn / Halloween

I do hope you'll come check out our challenge blog and play along.
AND yep ... we will be offering prizes at our challenges ... that's always a fun surprise!

Here's today's prize offering . . .

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,
I appreciate it more than you'll ever know!!

As always . . .

FALL / LEAVES at the Sisterhood of Crafters

  Hello my friends!

Today I have a card for the new challenge over on The Sisterhood of Crafters!

 

Our theme today is:

 

FALL / LEAVES

 

 

 

 I'm sure many of you recognize this image!  Yep ... an oldie but goodie from Stampin' Up (Sweet Seasons)  ... from years ago (probably at least 10 years)!  I've used Tombow markers for my coloring and the background was created using a Tim Holtz stencil and TH distress oxide inks/sponge daubers.

 I hope you'll come join in our challenge fun at The Sisterhood of Crafters!

My 'sistahs' have created some fabulous creations to help inspire you ... 

be sure to pop over and check them out!

 

Challenges to share in:

 

Retro Rubber Challenge # 242 - Fall by the Lake

 

 Stamps & Fun = Creativity Challenge #462 - Welcome Fall

 
Inspiration Station #66 - Inspiration Photo

 

 

Do-A1(1) Kreatives Challenge #94 - ATG twist/create stencil background

The Crafting Challenge  - Halloween / Fall

613 Avenue Create October Challenge - Lots of Leaves

 As always, thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to stop by!

 

Word Art Wednesday Guest Designer

 

 

Hello friends . . .

Today I'm honored to have been asked to be the October Guest Designer over on the Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog.  Thanks so much Karen & Company!!!

 They always offer such beautiful scripture that you can actually grab and use for your own creations (sharing below).  On my card, you can see the words of wisdom for today.  Be sure to pop over and check 'em out.  Then of course come play along!

 

The sponsor this challenge is Uniko and they are
generously offering a choice of either one stamp, die or stencil!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Have a wonderful day!
As always . . .

Peace on Earth Challenge #74

 

 

 Hello Friends and welcome back to my blog! 
SO happy you stopped by!

Today I have a card to share for the new challenge over on the PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE BLOG.  Of course the theme is Anything Christmas and we hope you'll come join in the fun! 

Here's a fun inspiration board we've created to help get you started ...

 

My image came from a pack of Premium Card stock images by Penny Black called 'Critter Cuddles'.  This cute set of images make for a quick & easy card.   The also have other sets so when you check out this one, be sure to check out the others.   Here's another fun one you might want for your stash ... called 'Aglow'

 

 I simply matted my image with black card stock.  Then started doing the hand drawn faux stitching on both the black panel with a white gelly roll pen and the white card base with a black fine tip marker.  A punched Martha Stewart snowflake was all the embellishment required.

 

 PLEASE be sure to pop over to THE BLOG and check out the amazing designs our design team has created for your inspiration.  What a group of talented ladies!!  Then come join in the fun!!  

Challenges to share in:
Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers - Falling for the Holidays 2024
Critter Crazy Challenge #91 - ATG featuring a critter
Farm Quest Country Christmas Challenge #13 - ATG Country Christmas
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #165 - Use the word Christmas
Not 2 Shabby October Mood Board Challenge

  Have a great day!

As always ... thanks again for stopping by!