Winter Greetings...

"Snow Friends" provided by Stamp Art Design by Kathryne

Aud Sentiments' challenge is to create a project including a sentiment for "Any Dec. Holiday".  I opted to make it generic enough to include any Holiday - the inside reads "Tis the Season".  There will be two winners this go around and prizes from Delicious Doodles and from Stamp Art Design by Kathryne.  The DT created some awesome projects for your inspiration... and you can submit up to 5 projects for a chance to win!  Check it out!

TECHNIQUE

[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• A2 size bluish-grey CS for base
• Next is a layer of DP with printed snowflakes
• Third layer is white CS embossed with a Cuttlebug E-folder.  The scalloped circle was punched out to create a window for the image. 
• Printed 4 copies of the image, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.
• Die Cut the tag with the sentiment - attached a button sewn with red cord & tied with a bow.
• Snowflakes punched from the DP layer and a metal 'button' brad was used to keep 3 of them together.
• Inside created with left over papers from the front.

Inside

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Winter Wonderland – Let's Get Sentimental

Robyn's Fetish #239 – Use a Digi

Lacy Sunshine – North Pole

Party Time Tuesday - #191 – ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG

Jellypark Challenges – Festive/ Christmas

Clear It Out – Winter Wishes/ Stash: Snowflake

Crafty Sentiments – Use Die Cuts [tags for sentiments]

Top Tip Tues – Buttons or Bows

Paper Shelter #184 – Metal Somewhere ['button' brad center of snowflake is metal]

Simon Says Wed –ATG

Fab and Funky #239 –ATG w/ Dies

Paper Pretties #338 – Snow Much Fun

Inspiration Destination #9 – ATG Designer Favorite by Dianne

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is from Stamp Art Design by Kathryne; Sentiment is from my "Ink It" set.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Family Treasures punch used for the snowflake; button brad is from stash, Cuddlebug Embossing Folder used to emboss the snowflakes; Sissiz die cut used for the sentiment tag.

INKS: the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Subway Art...

'Rory Chimney Sweep' provided by Lacy Sunshine

I don't have a clue how my mind decided to connect a chimney sweep with Subway art...  heavy sigh.  But I've decided that she is down there trying to clean off the graffiti from the walls - but wait, maybe she was painting it with that big ole funny brush??  It's Christmas, give me a break on this one!
I loved making my own Subway Art on the brick wall... and I have to acknowledge it was in response to the current challenge at 613 Ave C!  I challenge YOU to follow the theme to use "Subway Art" [ you don't have to make it!], and enter up to 3 creations by Sat., 11/29!  There are two sponsors:  Lacy Sunshine Stamps with a #20 gift certificate and Beansie Doodles offering 3 digital stamps to a winner!  The DT has gone to town and created a plethora [oooh, using my big words here!] of inspiration for you - you can see it HERE!

TECHNIQUE
[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• 6 x 5" white base CS used 
• I made my own 'Subway Art' by using multiple Christmas and Holiday sentiments stamped in red and black ink.  After stamping, the paper was then embossed with a brick wall embossing folder.
• For the focal image I used a "Paper Sculpting Technique" that consisted of:  printing the focal image four times, coloring with Copics, fussy cutting different layers, sculpting the individual pieces [dry embossing each individual piece from the back using a large ball tool] and layering with foam tape and glue to maintain the dimension 
• The image panel and mat were die cut and mounted on foam tape for elevation.
• The red column, white Candi and green twine were used for interest and balance.
• Inside was layered with left over papers from the front.

Inside

I would like to submit this to the following 

CHALLENGES:

Party Time Tuesday - #190 – ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Clear It Out – ATG/ Stash: ATG Crafty Sentiments – 2 or More Papers  [red with white print mats, plain red mats, handmade Subway Art paper!] Inspiration Destination #8 – ATG Winter Wonderland – Let's Get Sentimental Delicious Doodles #111 –Traditional Christmas Fussy & Fancy  #127 – Pairs/2 of a kind Art by MiRan Challenge #19 – ATG ABC Challenge – X is for Xtra Special [person or occasion]

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Rory Chimney Sweeper" from Lacy Sunshine; Sentiments on the front are a wide selection from my collection; the inside sentiment is from Art Impressions

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Candi and green twine are from stash; Brick wall embossing folder is a Tim Holtz Alterations by Sissix.

INKS:  the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Chester Christmas

"Chester Christmas" provided by Rick St. dennis

I knew this image was right up my alley - the potential for sculpting is always in the back of my mind when I look thru images.  Just look at that cape and the gloves, and oh, his hair!  Yum.  And yes, I did color it green!

Aud Sentiments is challenging you to Put Your Sentiment on a Tag, and the B Team for this 2nd week has some outstanding creations!  Definitely a FUN challenge!  Check out the details and enter up to FIVE projects no later than Nov. 18... you have a chance for a prize from Rick St. dennis!

TECHNIQUE

[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• A2 size base card  - Corner Chomper's 'Ticket Stub' used on all corners except the tag.
• 2nd layer is white CS run thru a snowflake E-folder with 'Weathered Wood' ink applied to one surface.
• Mat is a repeat of the base CS and the focal image is elevated on foam tape.
• Printed 4 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.
• Gold foil applied to all the stars and the gold bow tied to the top of the sentiment tag.

Inside uses scraps from the front

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #18 – ATG
Pile it On #45 – Special Occasion [Christmas!]
Sentimental Sunday  #232 – Fairies & Fantasy [elf] TOP THREE
Party Time Tuesday - #189 - ATG
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Papertake Weekly – 2 or 4 legs...
Clear It Out – ATG/ Stash: 3 of the same thing [3 layers of the focal image]
Crafty Sentiments –ATG
Paper Shelter #182 – Snowflakes
Inspiration Destination #7 – ATG
Really Reasonable Ribbon #106 – Winter Holiday w/ Ribbon
Crafty Ribbons #106 – Christmas Creations
Top Tip Tues – 3 or more Papers [grey weathered base & mat CS, snowflake embossed layer & the plain white focal image panel]
Jellypark Challenges – Festive/ Christmas

SUPPLIES

Rick St. Dennis

IMAGES:  The focal image is 'Chester Christmas from Rick St. dennis; 
Sentiment is SU.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; base CS and the mats are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: We R Memories /Crop-a-Dial Corner Chomper punch used to make Ticket Stub corners; Gold foil on the stars applied with Duo Glue; Snowflake Embossing Folder by Cuttlebug.

INKS: 'Weathered Wood' Distress Ink used in the E-folder; the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

National RAK Week {Random Act of Kindness}

"Attitude Avery" provided by The Stamping Chef

 National RAK Week!

613 Ave C is celebrating a Random Act of Kindness

 in their latest challenge!

{Make a little something for your  mail carrier, favorite waitress, bank teller, friend, relative, etc, etc... just because!}

This challenge starts 11/9 with three different sponsors - The Stamping Chef, QKR Stampede & Fitztown, and each is offering a prize! 

I encourage you to see the teams' projects that will give you loads of ideas - then check the rules and enter up to three of your creative efforts by 11/15!

TECHNIQUE

[Note: specific information on supplies and sources will be found below under “Supplies”.]

• Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image. 
• DP was cut into three segment and then glued to the front of the dark green base card.
• Used a Tim Holtz E-folder to emboss the 'Large Dots' on for texture and to further secure the glued papers to the CS.
• Orange eyelets were inserted in four punched holes on the base CS and the orange twine inserted thru and knotted on the back.
• Orange & gold metal brad added to the sentiment panel.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:
MarkerPOP #55 – ATG

Sweet Stamps #194 – Stripes
The East Wind #18 – Go Green WON 3 images
Simon Says Wed – Thinking of You
Inspiration Destination #6 – ATG
Fab and Funky #236 – 3 Different Embellishments [eyelets, twine, leaf brad, E-folder]
Art by MiRan Challenge #18 – ATG
Aurora Wings #8 – Heartfelt
Virginia's View Challenge #9 – All Things Metallic [eyelets & leaf brad]

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Attitude Avery" from The Stamping Chef ; 

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP is 'Oxford Lane' from My Minds Eye

EMBELLISHMENTS:  Orange metal eyelets and twine are from stash. Orange and gold metal brad found in stash.

INKS:  the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

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