Crafty Secrets - Music In The Air Challenge

Today over on the Crafty Secrets Forum of SCS, Lori Lynn has challenged us to use MUSIC in our creations.  Of course you are to use MUSIC along with any Crafty Secrets / Heartwarming Vintage products.  

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After finding this adorable image in the Crafty Secrets Christmas Image & Journal Notes Booklet, I decided to add the 'lyrics' to the song I think they might be singing by using a few of the stamps from the Crafty Secrets Vintage Christmas Large Stamp Set.  I just LOVE that set ... it's my favorite!  The holly is also a stamp in that set and I have used Prismacolor markers to color them in.  The background paper is  Basic Grey Jovial designer paper and the doily is from JoAnn's ... found in the Wilton Cake Decorating section.  I've also added a few 'sprigs' of green by using a Martha Stewart punch.

It's still snowing here in N.E. Ohio U.S.A. ... we probably have 5-6" on the ground and it's supposed to snow ALL DAY again today!  Guess I'll be firing up the snowblower for the first time this year later in the day!!  But for now ... I'm headed to my crafting cave ... putting on Christmas Music ... and absorbing myself in paper & ink!!

Have a wonderful day!  Hugs to you!  
Darlene

Playing with paper . . .

Today I'm playing with designer papers and Crafty Secrets Christmas booklet images.  My friend Cheryl over at STAMP-BY-STEP asked for a few holiday creations to showcase on her website so these are created for her.  Speaking of STAMP-BY-STEP ... did you see the December Special she's running?   YEP ... 10% OFF your entire purchase!  Perfect for this time of the year ... keep watching her site ... she's always got great sales offered to help you in your crafting purchase needs.

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These creations use the Basic Grey "Jovial"   designer paper and Crafty Secrets Christmas Booklet images.  I've used the Martha Stewart icicle border punch on my first card as well as added Deco Art Glamour Dust to the snow ... for a little added holiday sparkle.

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My second card is an easy gate card creation.  The only additions to this beautiful image are the MS snowflake punch and some gold Stickles.

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Lastly is these lovely ladies and LOTS of snowmen!  To adorn this simply matted CS image, I have used two MS border punches (added a little green to the pine trees in the bottom punch) and a new MS snowflake punch I recently purchased!  Love these delicate snowflakes.  With a touch of Diamond Stickles & Art Deco Glamour Dust for sparkle ... this creation is complete!!

Have a great day everyone and please remember to check out Cheryl's Sale!!

Going Grey Challenge with a *Wink

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Midnight Madness Fun

This week *Wink *Wink Ink is sponsoring the GOING GREY - Anything Goes challenge over at Scrap-Creations by Kristen and I couldn't wait to play along!!!  Not for the winnings, of course,  but just to support this blog and have some fun along the way!  They are a relatively new blog ... this is only their 9th challenge so if you are looking for some fun (and love Basic Grey paper) ... pop on over and play along.  My friend, Crystal Irwin (Crystal's Crafty Creations) is on the DT and I'd like to show her a little support too!  Hey Girlfriend!!! Waving "Hi!"

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Today's challenge is an "OPEN THEME"  which is really awesome and all you have to be sure to do is use Basic Grey dp ... NO PROBLEM since I love their paper!  Today I chose to use the *Wink *Wink Ink image called "Blossom Baby" and can be purchased HERE.  The Basic Grey paper I decided to use is "Euphoria" ... I thought it worked perfectly with my pre-colored image.  What do you think?? 
  

Recipe:
Stamps:  *Wink *Wink Ink digi, Inky Impressions, Flourishes
Papers:  Basic Grey Euphoria dp, Lime cs
Inks:  Versafine black
Accessories:  Martha Stewart picket fence border punch & branch punch, Kaiser paper flowers, Basic Grey brad, Quickie Glue, Prisma glitter, pop dots

Why not pay Kristen, along with Crystal and the rest of the DT a visit and play along.  I'm sure glad I did!!  

Back to the Crafting Cave I go ... my shoulders are still feeling pretty good so I'm crafting & uploading while I can.  LOL!!  Hugs to ya!  Hope you are having sunshine today like we are here in N.E. Ohio ... LOVIN' IT!!!

SUPPORT - A - FRIEND DAY

While visiting my friend Crystal Irwin (Crystal's Crafty Creations) blog this morning, I commented on her cute creation for a challenge I have never played and one that she happens to be on the design team for.  WELL, wanting to show her a little extra support ... I thought I'd play along and I'm so glad I did!!

The challenge blog is called  Going Grey with Scrap Creations (GGSC6) where you use Basic Grey designer paper along with whatever the theme is for the day.  Today's theme is:  APRIL SHOWERS!  How appropriate since it is raining here in N.E. Ohio today!!  LOL!!  Here is what I came up with:

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How perfect is this adorable *Wink *Wink Ink image called "RAINY DAY" and he is still available as a "FREEBIE"  ... go grab yours today ... time is running out!! The Basic Grey designer paper I chose to use is June Bug.  Here are the details:

Stamps:  *Wink *Wink Ink digi 
Papers:  Basic Grey June Bug, Whisper White, Old Olive
Accessories:  Gold Pilot Marker, Prismacolor Markers, Crystal Effects, Bazzill Red Paper Flower, Prima Yellow Flower, Darice Green Brad, Creative Memories corner rounder

I just love adding Crystal Effects to this little guys slicker, hat & boots ... and I even added it to the water (though it's hard to see in the photo).  Easy but fun ... just the way I like it!  

Why not take the time and "SUPPORT A FRIEND TODAY!!"   Whether it be with a phone call, a greeting card or playing in their challenge of choice ... I'm sure it will make them smile!

HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A HAPPY DAY CRYSTAL!!  

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Get Sketchy #4 & Basic Grey Challenges

My last posting for this Labor Day Weekend is for the Get Sketchy #4 Challenge and the Basic Grey Inspiration Challenge. I don't do many inspiration challenges (don't know why??) but I really enjoyed doing one today!



Check out what our inspiration piece was. The design papers from the Basic Grey Wisteria 6x6 pack worked perfectly. I also used Bazzill buttercream yellow and Old Olive cardstock.




Here are the other materials used on this creation:

Stamps: SU Fifth Avenue Floral
Inks: Versafine black
Accessories: Fiskars swivel craft knife, Creative Memories round tip green marker, Kaiser pearls, SU mint ribbon




Thanks for taking time to stop by and I hope you have a great week ahead!! Please stop by tomorrow when I hope to share with you creations designed for the SCS Crafty Secrets Forum Challenge (which I happen to be hosting, teehee), and a few others!!

Basic Grey & Stamp Something Challenges

I'm combining challenges today because (ssshhh, I'm supposed to be at my Cousin's Reunion) but I wanted to do some of my favorite challenges ... THEN I'll go back to the reunion!!

The new Basic Grey Challenge has decided to go WEEKLY. So for Week 2, they are offering a Color Challenge of Brown, Yellow & Pink (along with Basic Grey products of course) and this is what I've come up with. While creating this card I was keeping the Stamp Something Challenge in mind also ... today it's BIRTHDAYS. You can never have enough Birthday greeting cards laying around!!!





Here are the details on this creation:

Stamps: Penny Black
Papers: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Basic Grey (Porcelain)
Inks: Summer Sun, Versafine Black
Accessories: Nestabilities (Circles & Ovals .. plain & scalloped), Offray satin ribbons, SU Watercolor pencils, blender pen, Basic Grey brad, JustRite




Thanks for stopping in today!!!

Basic Grey Challenges ... Week 1

The 1st challenge over on the "new & improved" Basic Grey Challenges Blog is a sketch challenge by Tara G.

(Don't forget there are some new rules over on the blog and they are now a fortnightly challenge blog ... next challenge will be Aug. 22).

I have been wanting to use this Basic Grey Periphery paper for a very long time and this was the perfect opportunity!! Other than this awesome paper, I've used the following items:

1) a Bazzill paper flower with Making Memories brad,

2) Darice matte gold ribbon,

3) EK Success tag punch,

4) SU warm words for sentiment

5) Gold Pilot Marker for edging on all panels, and

6) sponge, mellow moss ink, JoAnn's wax cotton cording and swivel craft knife.

I'm very happy with the outcome of this creation ... I hope you like it too! Don't forget to pop over and check out this "new & improved" challenge blog. Thanks for stopping by today ... hope to see you again real soon!

Darlene

Basic Grey Challenges ...

... ARE BACK!!! With a new look and some new ideas! Be sure to hop over and check it out! They are also giving away some awesome candy (seen above) to kick off the new fun blog & festivities ... so be sure to click on the BasicGrey Challenges Blinkie in my side bar. You don't want to miss in moment of this fun!!!

SCS Sketch Challenge #227

With "hanging out" at the Cleveland Clinic over the past month, I haven't been able to play along with very many of the SCS challenges. The Wednesday's Sketch Challenge happens to be one of my favorites and I was so glad to be able to play along today.

Today's challenge offered a couple "variations". 1) can change the decorative edge ... 2) the sentiment panel can be changed or left empty and ... 3) can make #3 & #4 into one panel.

I decided to "flip" the sketch ... combined #3 & #4 into one panel but added an accent strip to add dimension ... then stamped and glitter embossed a balloon in place of the sentiment panel.

Card Elements

Stamps: SU Birthday Whimsy, DRS (sentiment)

Paper: Ivory cs, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Grey (Ambrosia) designer paper

Ink: Versamark Dazzle Champagne, Versafine Black

Accessories: PK Glitz embossing glitter, Stickles Glitz, holiday cellophane ribbon, dimensionals, SU scallop border punch

Color Throwdown #41

Today's Colorthrowdown Challenge was inspired by The Green Stack paper pad by Die Cuts With A View and is hosted by Danielle Kennedy. Please pop over, check it out and why not play along. The sample cards from this team are always inspirational.

I recently visited my friend, Tammy Hershberger (Stamp Happy) at Toyrifix (a member of this awesome challenge team) and purchased the Basic Grey Porcelain designer paper pack. I immediately layed this piece of designer paper out on my work table along with this Inkadinkado image to work with when I had the chance. After seeing today's color combination on the Throwdown I knew this was PERFECT.

The other images used here are from the Crafty Secrets (Bird Notes) set. The strip of Baja Breeze has been border punched using the Martha Stewart Floral punch and overlayed using SU Certainly Celery Ribbon with Dewdrops added for texture. After cutting out the little blue bird I decided to POP it up using dimensionals. The little faux stitching was created by using a fine tip black marker by Creative Memories.

Hope you like my card and are having a creative day. I'm a bit late getting my cards done today ... had to get the grass cut before the rain started before I could play. Would you believe I "JUST" had things put away when the rain came down and hasn't let up yet. Phew ... just in the nick of time!!!