Penny's Challene #15 - Sketch #5

Happy Day Everyone! It's time again for Penny's Challenges and today we have a sketch to play with! I do hope you will pop over to the challenge blog and play along! Who knows, YOU just might be out next FEATURED PROJECT specialist!!! Remember, when you are uploading your card/project to other online galleries (PCP, SNR, SCS), please use the code "PC15" and don't forget to share it with us back on Penny's Challenge Blog by adding a DIRECT LINK to Mr. Linky.



Now, on to today's creation! When I began thinking about what to create with Penny's sketch, I saw these 3 trees laying on my worktable and thought "UH HUH!!! They will work quite nicely"!! So it began....


These trees where created using my new Spellbinder's Shapabilities (Nested Pine Trees) along with Gold & Silver Metallic cardstock. I've added Stickles to "decorate" them up a bit. The holly border is a stamp by Outlines Rubber Stamps Co. and I've used a green (though it looks black) Prismacolor marker for the holly and silver Stickles for the berries. My "Merry Christmas" sentiment is by Inkadinkado.



Pretty easy peasy for a holiday card but I'm happy with it!! Here's a peek at the inside if you're interested. I'm not always good about "completing" my cards (bad!!) until I'm ready to send them ... not always a good thing to do! I figure I'll definately be sending all the Christmas cards I'll be making over the next month ... so why not save myself some hassle and have them all "READY TO GO". The sentiment is by Great Impressions and the snowflake border is by EK Success.


Before you go ... please take the time to hop on over to my co-team members blogs to see what they have created with this fun sketch! You can find all the links on my sidebar. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having an AWESOME day!!! I'll be watching for your addition to Mr. Linky and will be sure to CHECK IT OUT!!!

Penny's Challenge #14

Are you ready for another FUN-FILLED Penny's Challenge??? Today we are to use a WINTER THEME and a recipe of RIBBON & SPARKLE. See, I told you it was a FUN challenge!!

I purchased this image last year and thought it was the perfect time to "get it dirty"! First I created my A-6 size base card from Whisper White cardstock and stamped it using Soft Sky blue SU ink and AMuse snowflake stamp to create my background.

For my main image panel, I stamped this Serendipity image onto Whisper White cardstock with Versafine black ink. Punching a circle with my Creative Memories circle punch, I adhered it temporarily to create a moon in the sky. Then using a sponge applicator, I swiped back & forth using 1st - soft sky ink, 2nd - not quite navy ink and 3rd - versafine black ink. Removed my circle piece and there was a MOON in the evening SKY. Next I used green & brown Prisma pencils to do a little coloring on the trees and buildings. Lastly, I dabbed over the sky and the building roofs with a Quickie Glue pen and Prisma Glitter.

For added sparkle, I used red-line sticky tape on the top & bottom of the base card and added PKGlitz "meadow green" gliter glitz. (sorry it looks black in the photo) My ribbon is by Offray, purchased as Michael's last holiday season and the bow was created with the "Bow Easy" which I purchased from Sharon Johnson's Store. For the sentiment I used "Happy Holidays" which comes from the Stampin' Up "Frosty" set.

I truly enjoyed creating this card today and I hope you are inspired to play along in our challenge. Please be sure to check out my co-team members blogs for more inspiration. You can find links to their personal blogs on my sidebar. Remember ... once your creation is completed, be sure to go the Penny's Challenges Blog and add a DIRECT LINK to Mr. Linky! Your creation may be chosen as the "FEATURED PROJECT"!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today ... I always enjoy your visits!!

Penny's Challenges - Halloween Theme

Today's challenge on Penny's Challenges is to create using a Halloween Theme. With Halloween being "right around the corner" I was having fun playing with all my "trick or treat" goodies. Now I just have to remember to put them in the mailbox for friends and family to enjoy!!




For today's card I have used a Trick or Treat Bag digi image by Reece's Designs [April] from the Digital-Ink Co. Shoppe. I've colored my Trick or Treat Bag using Prisma pencils and Gamsol. Nestabilities (Labels 1) created my panel & matting. Background paper is from DCWV and my Bat & Pumpkin Man are dimensional stickers by Miss Elizabeth which have been hanging out in my Scrapbooking Stickers Box for ages!!!





I'm very happy with this little creation and hope you like it too!! Why not join us in today's challenge then direct link your Fun Filled Halloween Creation back to Mr. Linky at Penny's Challenges Blog. If you are uploading to an online gallery (PCP, SCS, etc.) please use the keyword/tag number "PC12". I can't wait to see what you come up with and I'll be sure to stop by and take a peek!!







Thanks to my friend Kim (Memories in Thyme) for letting me know that the challenge this week over on Design Dollies is the colors black, purple and green. This creation sure fits that bill so I'll be popping right over to enter it into the fun. Why not pop over and check it out for yourself.






Thanks for stopping by today ... hope to see you again soon!!

Penny's Challenge #11

Well here we are at Wednesday already and that means it's time again for Penny's Challenges. Today's challenge is :

Autumn themed Project.

The only catch is that your project

MUST include trees.

Thanks to all of you who have been playing along in our challenge!! It's great fun to go visit new blogs and be inspired by all the awesome talent out there in blogland! I hope you join us again this week and the weeks to come ... Penny has some great challenges in store for you!!! Here is my creation for today's AUTUMN with TREES challenge ... what do you think??? This was VERY EASY and great fun!! I simply took a piece of white cs (4" x 5 1/4") and using white sponge pods (1 for each color) started with my old olive and swiped the color across the bottom on the panel ... then moving up with really rust ... next layer, more mustard and finally summer sun. Using Versafine black ink, I've stamped my Rubber Stampede tree image three times (center, left, right) to created my scene. Added the geese & verse (both from Stampscapes), mounted to a black card base and Viola!!! my card is complete.

I hope you'll try this easy technique for creating an autumn scene and upload it to Mr. Linky at Penny's Challenge Blog. If you're uploading to other online gallerys (SCS, PCP, etc.) please use the keyword "PC11". Please be sure to check out the inspirational creations from the other design team members listed below and show them a little comment love:

Alanna - Alanna's Spot In the World

Alison - Hairy Harry's Crafts

Boni - Bonibleaux Designs

Cheryl - CherCroppin' Stamp Pad

Darlene - (you are here, teehee)

Kim - Memories in Thyme

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back later with my creations for today's SCS Sketch Challenge and the ever fun Color Throwdown!! Hope to see you then!!! Have a great day!!

Penny's Challenges #10

WOW ... where is the time going??? Today's challenge over on Penny's Challenges is an INSPIRATIONAL challenge and we were to use this beautiful blouse as the inspiration for our creations. I don't do a lot of this type of challenge so this was great fun!!

Please be sure to pop on over to my co-team members blogs and check out their inspirational creations. You can find all the links on my sidebar! And of course be sure to add YOUR creation to Mr. Linky over on the challenge blog for your chance to be "Featured Project".

For my card today, I've used an image I purchased while on my little N.C. trip recently. It is by Impression Obsession and I just love the simplicity of it! The sentiment is by the Artist Stamper which was stamped using Garden Green ink and the image coloring was done with Prisma pencils. I wanted to pick up the dotted swiss & stitching in the blouse so I've used my Cuttebug Swiss Dot embossing folder for the Garden Green panel ... then using a Signo white pen, did my faux stitching. This lovely pristeen white flower is by the Paper Studio and my large garden green brad is by Making Memories.

What a fun challenge ... I do hope you find the time to play along! Thanks so much for stopping by today ... I hope your day is filled with joy & laughter.

Penny's Challenges #9

Welcome to Wednesday! Time for another Penny's Challenge and today it's a SKETCH challenge. And a very easy peasy sketch I must say! Although I have to admit this sort of sketch can give me more trouble than a multi-layer sketch ... huh, what's up with that????

Don't forget Penny does a "Featured Project" each week ... be sure to click on the "Featured" tab at the top of the challenge blog ... YOU might be this week's featured project!!! Be sure to play along and add your creation to Mr. Linky for this opportunity!! Now onto this week's creation.

The snowflake designer paper I've used for today's creation is from the Paper Patch and although it looks black in the photo .. it is actually a very dark navy blue. My sentiment stamp is by Sarasota Stamps and was stamped onto Whisper White paper with Versafine Majestic Blue ink. A double matting of Navy & Red cardstock and TADA ... card complete!! Now how easy was that!!!

You don't want to miss the designs created by my team mates! You can find all their blogs listed on my sidebar. They would love to have you visit!!! Thanks so much for stopping by and having a peek at my creation! Have a great day!!

Penny's Challenges #8

Here it is Wednesday again ... and time for another one of Penny's Challenges. Have you been over to Penny's Challenges blog yet or to her STORE. Well, if not, now's as good a time as any!!! (of course after you are finished checking out my creation for today, teehee)




Today's challenge is to use an OWL (or any type of bird) on your creation. I just happen to love this Inkadinkado Winter Birds set so that was my choice to focus on today.





Here are all the materials used:

Stamps: Inkadinkado Winter Birds, Penny Black Enjoy Life

Papers: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White, Doodlebug Designs designer paper

Ink: Versafine black, Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Detail clear ep, Nestabilities Decal Rectangles, Making Memories brads, The Paper Studio flowers, SU gingham ribbon, sponge




Don't forget ... You have until 6am next Wednesday, September 30 to submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use this weeks tag: "PC08", blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges #8"




Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed my creation and come back again very soon! Happy Over The Hump Day Everyone!!

Penny's Challenge #7 - Scalloped Border or Edge

Can you believe it's "Over The Hump Day" again already?? Is it just me ... or are these weeks just FLYING BY???? Anyways ... onto my Penny's Challenges creation!! Today's challenge fun is to use scalloped borders or edges in your creation.

What a fun time I had creating this card!! Doesn't this cupcake looks "scrumptious"!!!! You can have one for yourself ... it's available at the Creations by Penny Store. Pop on over and check out the other images Penny has available for your "coloring pleasure"! I've used the Fiskar's Apron Lace border punch on several of the panels for this card. For added dimension, I've used Liquid Applique for the "icing on the cake" ... it looks so cool IRL!!! (click on image for larger view) Here is the "recipe" for this creation:

Stamps: SU So Very, All Night Media (speckled bg)

Papers: Whisper White, Old Olive, DCWV sweet designer paper

Inks: Real Red, Versafine black

Accessories: Image by Creations by Penny, Creative Memories red round tip marker, Target brad, Signo white pen, Darice gingham ribbon, Fiskars apron lace border punch, Prisma pencils, Gamsol, dimensional tape

Please be sure to check out my co-team members creations for additional inspiration:

* Alison - Hairy Harry's Craft

* Boni - Bonibleaux Designs

* Kim - Memories in Thyme

* Cheryl - CherCroppin's Stamp Pad

* Alanna - Alanna's Spot in the World

Thanks for stopping by today! And won't you PLEASE come join us at Penny's Challenges!! I promise to check out your creation and leave a comment!! Have Fun!!

Penny's Challenge #6 - Sketch

Welcome to another Penny's Challenges challenge! Today we have a fun sketch to play with! I went a little "outside the box" but still kept the sketch concept recognizable.

This little gal is called "Hanna in Daddy's Shoes" and I've made her a red-head because she reminded me of my own daughter when she was little and was always walking around in ANY shoes that happened to be sitting around.

Here are the material details:

Stamps: Great Impressions

Papers: Whisper White, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Daisy D's designer paper, Chocolate Chip

Inks: Versafine Black

Accessories: Creations by Penny image, Martha Stewart picket fence border punch, Martha Stewart bird punch, Prisma pencils, Gamsol, Fiskars swivel craft knife

Please pop over to Penny's Challenges to check out all the details ... then come create with us!! For even more inspiration, check out my co-design team members blogs listed below.

* Alanna - Alanna's Spot in the World

* Alison - Hairy Harry's Craft

* Boni - Bonibleaux Designs

* Cheryl - CherCroppin's Stamp Pad

* Kim - Memories in Thyme

EXCITING NEWS FOR PENNY ....

Have you checked out the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge??? Well, this week (MMSC18), Creations by Penny is a sponsor and she has generously offering up a wonderful set of her digis and a really cool stamp set from “Close to my Heart”. Be sure to check it out and show Penny your support!

THANKS so much for stopping by today! Your support means more to me than you will every know!!!

Penny's Challenge #5 - Pearls

Happy Wednesday everyone ... time for another Penny's Challenges! Today it's all about the PEARLS!! And, something new this week!!! If you participate in this week's challenge, you can receive a free "Creations by Penny" digital image!! Scroll down for more details.



Now, for my creation today, I've used Penny's "Bee on a Flower" digi image (you can get your copy at her STORE) for my main focus!!! I have used Prisma pencils and Gamsol for the coloring and my Fiskars swivel craft knife to cut it out!!


Here are all the details on this creation:

Stamps: Sugarloaf
Papers: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Sandy Lion designer paper
Inks: Versafine black
Accessories: Prisma Pencils, Gamsol, Kaiser black pearls, Offray satin ribbon, Bow Easy, Dimensionals


Be sure to check out all the challenge details HERE and don't forget to visit my co-designers blogs for even more inspiration on this fun challenge! They are listed on my side bar ... or here is a list for quick linking!!

* Alanna - Alanna's Spot in the World
* Alison - Hairy Harry's Craft
* Boni - Bonibleaux Designs
* Cheryl - CherCroppin's Stamp Pad
* Kim - Memories in Thyme







Check out this "Strawberry Cupcake" digi image! Isn't it awesome ... well, it can be yours just by participating in this week's challenge using PEARLS. Jump on over to the challenge blog for all the details.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Please stop back tomorrow when I hope to have some "surprise photos" to share with you!!! It's going to be FUN!!

A Creations by Penny card ... (& DH update)

Sorry if I'm overloading you with blog posts tonight but I just LOVE sharing my work with you!! So, with that said ... this will be my last post for the the evening.




Have you checked out the Penny's Challenges Blog yet??? NO you say ... oh dear, then you must jump right over and see what's going on! It's a brand new "challenge blog" (of which I'm proud to say I'm a DT member) and each week Penny has us doing something different, new & exciting!! I created this card the other day using a couple of Penny's digi images from her STORE. Check it out and see if you don't come away with something fun to play with!! In fact, now is a good time to go shopping because she's running a special ... "Receive a FREE digital stamp for every FOUR digital stamps you purchase." Penny is also offering blog candy until Sept. 2 ... hurry over and check it out or see the posting on my sidebar.

Here are the details on this creation:

Stamps: SU French Script
Papers: Creative Memories gingham, DCWV dp, Whisper White, Basic Black
Inks: Versafine Black
Accessories: Creations by Penny digital images, Detail clear embossing powder, Making Memories brads, dimensionals, flourish from Lana's slice machine, Prisma pencils, Gamsol, Fiskars swivel craft knife.


THANK YOU ALL ... for stopping by and letting me share my creativity with you!!

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DH UPDATE: Just a quick note to let you all know that with each passing day Mark is getting stronger and starting to feel a little more "normal". His exhaustion has lessened and his appetite is getting better. In fact, at our visit with the Oncologist this past Monday, Mark asked if the doctor thought it would be okay for him to try going back into the office and try working half days. I'm happy to say that today I took the proper forms over to the Oncologist for his OKAY and Mark will start going into the office beginning Monday. Even though I know it's going to be a difficult week for him because he still does get tired easily ... I'm really glad to see that he's wanting to "get his life back to normal!"

Thanks for still praying for Mark ... we appreciate it SO MUCH!! For him to be going back to work only 4 months after a major transplant ... I'm very proud of him and the support & prayers from all of you is what has got us to this point! BLESS YOU!!

Penny's Challenge #4

It's Wednesday and time for another Penny's Challenge!! For Week #4's challenge we are to use FLOURISHES!! I just happened to have recently purchased these Spellbinder's Shapeabilities and thought they'd be perfect ... what do you think?? I've used the "crayon resist" technique for my card and Basic Grey Amrosia paper for the background. Here are all the details:

Stamps: Just for Fun, AMuse

Papers: Really Rust, Basic Black, Basic Grey Ambrosia dp

Inks: Versafine Black, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Detail Clear ep, White Crayola crayon, sponge, Nestabilities (cirlces), Spellbinder Shapeabilities, The Paper Studio pearls, Offray satin ribbon

Hop over HERE to check out all the challenge details, and to leave a link to your own creation! And please don't forget to check out the blogs for the other design team members for even more inspiration:

* Alison - Hairy Harry's Craft

* Boni - Bonibleaux Designs

* Kim - Memories in Thyme

* Darlene - That's Me, teehee!!

* Cheryl - CherCroppin's Stamp Pad

* Alanna - Alanna's Spot in the World

* Penny - Creations by Penny

Penny's Challenges #2 - Photo Hangers

Happy Wednesday Everyone!! It's time for CHALLENGE #2 over on Penny's Challenges and she has a fun one for us today!! "Photo Hangers" - something we all have in our stash and don't use nearly enough. At least I'm guilty of that! LOL! Be sure to check out Penny's Challenges blog for all the details and come play along ... I believe there's even one of Penny's Digi Images up for grabs!! You're not familiar with Penny's Digi Images you say ... well, you can see all the details here on Creations by Penny ... please check it out!

Meantime , for my creation, one of our little neighbor girls, Olivia, will be turning "7" next month and this card will be perfect for her. She loves everything fairies, princesses, and the such!!

Here are the details on my card:

Stamps: Inkadinkado, AMuse

Papers: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Mint Green Metallic, Lilac Metallic, DCWV Glitter Sweet designer paper

Inks: Versafine Black

Accessories: Photo Hanger (so old I don't remember the mfg.), Detail Clear ep, Basic Grey mini pearls, Gelly Rol Stardust pens, Doodlebug Sugar Coated purple brad, Darice ribbon

I hope you find time to come play along with the challenge! Penny has some AWESOME challenge ideas up her sleeve ... you won't want to miss a one!!

Please remember to use Mr. Linky and when adding a link, add the link to
your project, not the link to your entire blog. Please click here if
you've forgotten the rules. You have until 6am next Wednesday, August 19 to
submit an entry! If you're using a photo gallery instead of a blog please use
this weeks tag: "PC02", blog users can just use the tag "Penny's Challenges
#2"

Also, please "fly" on over and check out what the other DT ladies have created for inspiration.

Alanna - Alanna's Spot In the World

Alison - Hairy Harry's Crafts

Boni - Bonibleaux Designs

Cheryl - CherCroppin' Stamp Pad

Kim - Memories in Thyme

Thanks for stopping by ... see you back here real soon!!

Darlene