Mix It Up Challenge - Black/White + 1 color

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

  Anything Goes + Black & White + 1 other color

 

 

 How cute is this little guy?
He comes from a Hot Off The Press stamp set called 'Warm Winter Wishes'.

 

I've used the Penny Black 'Elegant Stitching' rectangle dies
for my background matting.

 

 After coloring my image with a Red Zig Marker, I spotted this scrap of designer paper laying on the cutting table and thought it would work perfectly with this cute snowman.

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

SADLY, THIS WILL BE OUR LAST CHALLENGE AT MIX IT UP!
HOPEFULLY  WE WILL BE BACK AGAIN SOME TIME AFTER A MUCH NEEDED BREAK!

 

Challenges to share in:

Little Red Wagon #630 - Let It Snow

Mod Squad Challenge - Snowflakes

The Holly and the Ivy Challenge - ATG Christmas 

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Snowflakes

 

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

 

 

Mix It Up Challenge - 3D

 

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

  Anything Goes + 3D Project

 

 

 Here's a couple little items I'm making for neighbors this year.
Coordinating gift bags and tissue box covers ... a KEEP one and GIVE one gift idea.

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If you're not familiar with my tissue box covers, you can find the instructions in the TUTORIALS TAB under my blog header.  For the gift bag, I have taken a larger white handle bag (from the $ store) and decorated it using holiday cards I've received in the mail from various companies we send contributions to and a few snowy die cuts.  A touch of Stickes sparkle and this bag is ready to fill and pass along to one of their friends or family members.    

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

 

Mix It Up Challenge - Paper Piecing

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

  Anything Goes + Paper Piecing

 

 

 

 Product used on today's creation:

Simon Says Stamps - Even More Spring Flowers (#SSS101814)
Precious Marieke - Blooming Summer (#PMCS10040)

 Pretty Pink Posh - Simple Sentiments stamp & die set
Darice Embossing Folder
Altenew Dotted Scale Debossing Cover Die (black panel, hard to see the debossing)
Cottage Cutz - Nested Stitched Eyelet Rectangles (#CCB059)
Nuvo Sparkle Crystal Drops

 

 

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

 

 

Mix It Up Challenge - Monochromatic

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + Monochromatic

 

Once again I've dipped into my older dies to create.

I've used PaperRose 'Grass Edge' (#17571) and Die-namites 'Fancy Birdhouses' (#DN1168).  My sentiment is Lawn Fawn 'A Little Note' (#LF2176).

 

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

 

Mix It Up Challenge - Mixed Media

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + Mixed Media

 

 

 

 I chose a slimline design for today's card figuring that would give me a little more surface to play with for my design.  I've used some VERY OLD stamps and dies today.  Also used a dream catcher which was originally a book marker but removed that portion and just used the dangling portion.  It came in the mail from one of the companies we make donations to, so I kept it and knew it would come in handy at some point!  LOL  Today's the day!

Mixed Media is not something I do a lot of so I did my best and can tell I could use some practice!  I'm looking forward to learning from the creations shared on this challenge.

 

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

Mix It Up Challenge - Aperture any shape

 

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

  Anything Goes + Aperture (any shape)

 

 

I decided to base my card on snow (you know, the Christmas in July thing lol) and went with a snowflake shaped aperture.  Your thoughts??

My card is A2 in size.  My usual is A6 and upon completion, I realized I could have very easily gone with either size for this technique.  I have used a VERY OLD Stampin' Up snowman stamp for the inside panel and my 'large snowflake' die is by Impression Obsession (DIE093).  I have cut a panel of acetate and placed on the inside back of my card front.

My sentiment is from Hot Off the Press 'Winter Wishes' stamp set.

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

 

 

Mix It Up Challenge - STAMPING

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + Stamping

 
 

 

Today I've created a card using a stamp set that had never used before and hopefully I did it right!  LOL  It's the Spellbinder (STP-001 ) Layered Rose stamp set purchased through Simon Says Stamps.

 I've die cut a 'stem' from a old die set and popped up the rose with dimensional tape.  My background was a die cut panel using Penny Black 'Elegant Stitching' die set then sponged the edges using Tim Holtz 'Wilted Violet' distress ink. 

 

For my sentiment, I used a sentiment from Simon Says Stamps called 'Thoughtful Messages'.  Then die cut it using the smallest dies from the Sue Wilson 'Pierced Flags' die set and purchased through Dies R Us.

 

 

 

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

 

 

Mix It Up Challenge - LAYERS

 Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + LAYERS (3 or more)

Today I've created a card using a variety of dies.  I will list them for you below.

I actually made this card with a special friend's upcoming birthday in mind.  She too likes the color purple so that's the direction I headed for my colors.  I've not only used several layers on my overall card, but I layered my sentiment with 3 layers.

The dies I've used are:

Paper Rose 'Stitched Rectangle Frames' (#16679)
Memory Box 'Catalina Wreath' (#98189
Memory Box 'Wishes' (#94122)
Sue Wilson 'Happy' (#CEDME010)
Elizabeth Craft 'Cupcakes' (#1144)
Cheery Lynn Designs 'Decorative Corners'

I have used Mauve & Purple Sparkle Nuvo Crystal Drops for the added sparkle on the cupcake and flower centers.  The cupcake was also popped up with dimensional tape.

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

Mix It Up Challenge - NO Stamping

 Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + NO Stamping

 Today I've created a card using a couple of dies from the Tutti Designs Company.

Oriental Screen

and Word Set - Smile

I have reinserted a few of the pieces that pop out of the screen and did a bit of faux stitching ... VIOLA!!

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

Mix It Up Challenge - Inlaid Die Cut

 Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + Inlaid Die Cut

  Today I've created a card using a die set by Sue Wilson balled 'Happy'. 

My base card is Navy Blue (not black) and the designer paper I've used is from The Paper Boutique and is called 'Winter Wonders'.  I also used a balloon die from one of my other birthday die sets for a finishing touch.

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

Mix It Up Challenge - Fancy Fold

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + Fancy Fold

 

Today I've created a card using the Double Z fold technique.

I decided to take care of two things at the same time!  My card for today's challenge and make a special Valentine's card for hubby!  If you've not made this fold before, here are the easy measurements.

It's basically an 11 x 4 1/4 piece of card stock that you score in half (5 1/2) and then score again at 2 3/4.  The strip piece is also 11 inches long and scored at 5 1/2 and again at 2 3/4 and attached the opposite direction from card base piece.  The strip can be any width you like...mine measured at 1 1/2.

I have really gone back into the archives for today's stamp set. 
It's by a company named Flourishes (remember them??) 
They are no longer in business and I've probably had this stamp set for a good 10 years.

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

Mix It Up Challenge - Bleaching

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + Bleaching

 Today I've created a card using a 'Flowers & Ribbons' stamp by Hot Off The Press. 

 

 After stamping onto white card stock using Versamark, I embossed with white embossing powder and heat set.  I then sponged on three different colors of blue Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks in an ombre pattern.  After sponging, I wiped over the entire panel with a soft cloth.  Then, I began bleaching the flower petals using a small artist brush and regular household bleach.

I added my sentiment to a vellum panel then die cut it using a banner type die to tie in with my stamped image.

 Challenges to share in:
Jan's Digi Stamps December Challenge - Anything Goes
2 Sisters on the Blog Challenge #46 - Vintage
Classic Design January Challenge - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede Challenge #411 - Anything Goes

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

 

Mix It Up Challenge - Clean and Simple

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

 Anything Goes + Clean & Simple

 

 Today I've created a card using some dies that I've had for over a year and had never used on a creation and I love how it quickly came together.  Why oh why had I not used this die yet?  LOL

The dies used are:

Dee's Distinctively - White Pine Branch

 

Dee's Distinctively - White Pine Needles

 

 

 and the pine cones are from the Sue Wilson 'Woodland Collection'.

 

 

 

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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

            

Mix It Up Challenge - Make Your Own Background

Hello my friends!

A new month means a new challenge over on the Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Remember, this is a monthly Anything Goes challenge but with a fun twist that you can choose to join in on ... or not!  This month's theme is:

 

Anything Goes + Make Your Own Background

 

 I love creating backgrounds with Tim Holtz Oxide Distress Inks

so that's what I've used for today's card ... hope you like it!!

I used various shades of blue onto watercolor paper then of course used the technique of spritzing water and dabbing dry with a soft cloth for the spotted background.

For this sweet (sad looking) Rover, I've used the Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Collection - 'Crazy Dogs' stamp set.  After stamping and coloring, I fussy cut him so he could be popped out and stand alone.  Don't you just love that face ... lol!

I've die cut a grass panel for him to sit in and my sentiment is from an Impression Obsession stamp set called 'Greetings Galore'. 

 

I do hope you'll pop over to the Mix It Up Challenge Blog and join in the fun!

You have until 6 PM EST the last day of the month to enter!

I'm so inspired by the rest of our amazing DT 

and I can't wait to be inspired by YOUR project!

 

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