Purple Day - Epilepsy Awareness Day 3/26

Birthday Tag image provided by Jellypark

Since this is Purple Day (in honor of Epilepsy Awareness Day 3/26) I have done a Monochromatic Blue/Violet card for the latest 613 Ave C Challenge [monochromatic is NOT necessary - the challenge is merely to add something purple to your design].  In addition to Jellypark, the other sponsors are Zuri Digital Stamps & The Cutting Cafe' - which translates to three prizes for this challenge!

613 Ave C has a reputation of some incredibly talented paper artists and there are a boat load of ideas from the DT!  So, check out the projects created for you - then get crackin' on your [maximum of] three submissions.  Nothin' could be easier than to just add something in Purple to your creation!

CHALLENGES:

Crafting from the Heart #51 – ATG 

Sisterhood of Crafters – Photo/Color Inspiration

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG

Clear It Out – Easter / Stash: Pastel things

Papertake Weekly – Happy – Anything

Scrapper's Delight – ATG Always 

Paper Shelter #195 – Spring Delights

Simon Says Wed – Spring Inspiration

Inspiration Destination #25 – ATG

The East Wind #27 – a Spring in her Step

Sweet Stampin' – Sentiment as the Focus

Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #28 – ATG

Aurora Wings #13 – ATG 

FACTOIDS:

JELLYPARK

IMAGES:  The Birthday tag is from Jellypark; the rabbit is from QKR Stampede;  

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; Base CS is from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Martha punch used for the lattice punch at the bottom; ribbon from stash.

INKS: the images were printed on an Epson WF3520 printer & colored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Breena Fairy...

"Breena Fairy" was provided by Scrapper's Delight 
and the sentiment is by Ginny H at Aud Sentiments

Challenge at Aud Sentiments this week is for a Two Word Sentiment & is sponsored by  Scrapper's Delight.   The Aud DT has some fun samples for you this go around - check them out take the opportunity to get up to five projects entered for the challenge!

TECHNIQUE

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

• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D her body & head. Printed 2 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image. The layers are either glued or elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.
• The background is scrap white CS that was printed with my sentiment.  It was embossed with an E-folder - once cut to size there was a left over piece that was matted, wrapped with ribbon & placed horizontally as a place for her to sit.
• Inside is made with leftovers from the front.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Crafty Ribbons #115 – ATG w/Ribbon
Art by MiRan Challenge #27 – ATG

Robyn's Fetish #255 – Purple & Green 

Sentimental Sunday  #250 – Fairies

OSAAT #232 – ATG w/ Women
Crafting from the Heart #51 – ATG
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Papertake Weekly – Happy – Anything
Top Tip Tues – Buttons or Bows
Paper Shelter #195 – Spring Delights
Simon Says Wed – Spring Inspiration [green & purple]
Inspiration Destination #25 – ATG
Fab & Funky #251 –Spring into Colors
The East Wind #27 – a Spring in her Step
Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog – ATG
Party Time Tuesday #196 – ATG
Aurora Wings #13 – ATG
Scrapper's Delight - ATG

SUPPLIES
IMAGES:  The focal image is from Scrapper's Delight; Sentiment on the front is by Ginny H - a Freebie at Aud Sentiments; inside sentiment is by Penny Black.

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

EMBELLISHMENTS: Embossing folder is by Cuttlebug[? -misplaced the silly folder!  If you know differently, let me know] ; ribbon is from stash.

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

National Caffeine Awareness Month...

"Cupid Shooting Arrow" was provided by
Drawn with Character.

Who knew??  I had no idea there was such a thing!
613 Ave C's latest challenge is to celebrate this widely popular occasion with all the masses that gather for parades and coffee bar events country wide!  LOL!  Ok, I will play along... my fave source for caffeine is hot chocolate {at least today it is}!  The DT has some delightful samples to celebrate the cause - check out their take on the theme (ATG /Twist: Use something with caffeine), and enter up to three of your own before next Saturday!

I used a deep chocolate brown base CS in a Z-fold & layered the panels with these wonderful blue patterned papers that a friend was giving away - what is the matter with her??!!  I luvs this paper!  The cuppa hot chocolate [from Melonheadz], was printed twice, colored with Copics & using Paper Sculpting to achieve the curvature, I popped up a 2nd layer of marshmallows and the heart on the front using foam tape.
Here is the Ode to Caffeine on the inside:

This card should be eligible for the following CHALLENGES:

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Crafting from the Heart #50 – ATG
Inspiration Destination #24 – ATG
Fab & Funky #250 – Focus on the Image
Art by MiRan Challenge #27 – ATG
MarkerPOP #64 – ATG
Sweet Stamps #212 – ATG

Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog – ATG
Party Time Tuesday #196 – ATG
Pile it On #60 – Use 3 of something [3 gems on front, 3 marshmallows]

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The cupid image is from Drawn with Character ;  Cup of Cocoa is by Melonheadz; Sentiment is computer generated.

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

EMBELLISHMENTS: Bling from stash.

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

March's Birth stone - Aquamarine...

"Chubby Fairy Dream" provided by ADFD

Looove this Chubby Fairy from A Day For Daisies!  It is really nice to see an image of a chubby girl/woman associated with pretty, coy, sweet, innocent...  and I wanted to call attention to that.  So, I used the spotlight technique to focus on her beauty using the "Mega Swiss Dot Circle" rubber stamp.  The oval frame  embossed is from a Darice Embossing Folder and the die cut oval is Spellbinders.

This is my DT card for the current challenge at 613 Ave C - #114 - ATG /optional twist to use Aquamarine.  The team has some outstanding ideas and creativity to share with you... just click on the link.  You have till next Saturday 3/14 to get as many as three entries submitted to be eligible for one of the prizes!  Go for it!

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Tuesday Throwdown #234 – Circles -

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG

Crafting from the Heart #49 – ATG -

Sweet Stamps #211 – Girly
MarkerPOP #63 – Bright Colors
Papertake Weekly – ATG
Crafty Sentiments – Spring Colors
Clear It Out –ATG / Stash: ATG
Art by MiRan Challenge #27 – ATG
Party Time Tuesday #196 – ATG


SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is from ADFD ; Mega Swiss Dot Circle from Endless Creations.

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

EMBELLISHMENTS: Darice Embossing Folder; oval die cut from Spellbinders

INKS:  the image was printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & handcolored with Copics:

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Bingo!

BINGO: Die cut, Lace & Embossing

Wow, fast and easy!  I can see why card makers could have an affinity for these pre-colored images!  When you are needing to crank out some cards in a hurry and don't have the time or inclination to spend hours coloring [as much as I love that]... these images from Heather at My Artistic Adventure are unique, colorful & versatile!
Heather provided each of the Aud Sentiments' DT with a collage sheet of images to use.  I chose "Primitive Folk Art Valentine Clown Bingo Card" for the current BINGO Challenge.  In addition to My Artistic Adventure, Add a Little Dazzle is also sponsoring  - so there will be prizes for two winners this go around.  You have got to see the creative projects the DT have on display - and while you are there, you can add up to 5 entries.  Here is the BINGO card to play - you have till March 10 - give it a go!

Here is a close up that shows the dry embossing from a Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing - I used the narrow strip folder and laid it in the middle between the lace.  The die cut was used for the sentiment and it's mat.

Card #1

Just for fun, I whipped out another card using a larger image from the collage sheet: I matted it in black, added a red ribbon and three bingo pieces diagonally - set it at an angle on the base card... voila - I now have TWO birthday cards!  Yea! 

Card #2

Card #1 should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Fussy & Fancy  #133 – Tic-Tac-Toe [sentiment, ribbon & lace diagonally]
Robyn's Fetish #253 – Use a Digi
Pile it On #58 – Adhesive Embellishments [SU Adhesive lace]
Sentimental Sunday  #248 – ATG
OSAAT #231 – ATG w/ Birthdays
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Crafting from the Heart #49 – ATG
Papertake Weekly – ATG
Clear It Out –ATG / Stash: ATG [ribbon & lace from stash]
Inspiration Destination #23 – ATG
Open-Minded Crafting  #31 – Luck [Luck with Bingo!] Won DT Favorite - [Shirley-Anne]
That Craft Place – ATG
Top Tip Tues – Use an Action Image [hope that handing each other hearts is enough action for you!]
Party Time Tuesday #196 – ATG

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is from My Artistic Adventure; Sentiment is Hero Arts

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

EMBELLISHMENTS: SU self adhesive lace ribbon; black ribbon from stash.

INKS:  the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer; 

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

"Because when you stop and look around this life is pretty amazing!" Dr. Seuss

Love that quote... and what a great choice to celebrate his birthday!

A very simple inside

613 Ave C's current challenge is #113 - Anything Goes/ optional twist: use one of the Freebie Dr. Seuss' quotes.  You can see the incredible ideas the team came up with, and check the factoids on the challenge while you are there, by clicking on the blog's link.  There are 3 sponsors this go around... Sami Stamps, Lacy Sunshine Stamps & Melonheadz Illustrations  which means?  As if you didn't know... 3 prizes are available!  Here I am using three images provided by Melonheadz and if you like these images, you can get them from the Kidlette Party Combo Pack B&W line.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Tuesday Throwdown #233 – ATG

Crafting from the Heart #48 – ATG
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Papertake Weekly – Take Your Pick [Color Theme: cool colors]
Paper Shelter #192 – Make it Digital
Simon Says Wed – ATG
Inspiration Destination #22 – ATG
Winter Wonderland – Tie a Bow
Fussy & Fancy  #133 – Tic-Tac-Toe [Middle Row: dry emboss, ribbon, & pearls]
Really Reasonable Ribbon #112 – Purple & Green w/ ribbon
Art by MiRan Challenge #26 – ATG
OSAAT #231 – ATG w/ Birthdays
Aurora Wings #12 – My Lucky Colors [green & purple]
Robyn's Fetish #253 – Use a Digi

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is from Melonheadz ; Sentiment is a quote from Dr. Seuss - made into word art by 613 Ave C's very own Kathi Silvie.

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

EMBELLISHMENTS: "Corner chomper" used on the base card; Sequins & ribbon are from stash, layered on or near them is Liquid Pearls; SU punch used for the "Celebrate" sentiment; 

INKS:  the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & hand colored with Copics - and oh boy, I used more than normal for me!

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Birthday Boogers...

Gertrude - Birthday Booger is provided by Bugaboo

I get a giggle out of this one... I have a cousin who will appreciate it!
613 Ave C's latest challenge is for Anything Goes or optional twist of "Anything Birthday".  Chana and Kathi have put together an AMAZING team of paper artists with a boat load of ideas for you - click on the link and check out their creations!  You can find the factoids about the challenge there and you can enter up to three projects for a chance at the prize!

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

OSAAT #231 – ATG w/ Birthdays
Sweet Stamps #209 - Happy Birthday
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Papertake Weekly –BINGO [diagonal: ribbon, free & blooms on the background paper, her dress & the candles]
Simon Says Wed – Add a Little Texture [candles are cut & embossed with Cuttlebug Die Cut & Embossing Folder combo]

Inside

Inspiration Destination #21 – ATG
Fab and Funky #247 – Ribbon &/or Lace 

The East Wind #25 – Tip of the HAT

ABC Challenge – D is for Die Cuts [Candles]
Party Time Tuesday #195 – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #26 – ATG

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image can be found here-  Bugaboo 

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the image; DP from My Minds Eye and the mats and base card are from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Cuttlebug die cut and embossing folder used for the candles; ribbon is from stash; double bow created with the Proctor Bow Maker!

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Spring is Here!

I have not done a shaker card for ages!  I have to tell you... it was PAINful trying to match up the stamped version on the background with the hole cut in the foreground!  I wanted the lines behind my bunny - not over the top [as in stamped on the acetate]!  Phew - it will be another long time before I do another one!

This is my DT card for Aud Sentiments' "Easter or Spring Sentiment" Challenge.  I have a secret to share... it is really slow right now on this challenge - here is the perfect opportunity to have better odds to win an incredible prize from Great Impressions!  Their store [check it out!], has Rubber stamps [I am RubberMAD after all!] and the prize they are offering is FIVE stamps from their store!  You can enter up to five times and you have till Tuesday, 2/24 to get your projects in! The team has provided some fun ideas HERE and you will find the rest of the factoids there about the challenge - most important is... big hint: DON'T FORGET THE SENTIMENT!

The snow globe is a 1995 rubber stamp from Raindrops on Roses  [all three of the stamps are red rubber - sometimes I just have an uncontrollable urge to get back to my roots!] and the bunny is from Delafield Stamp Co... also older than the hills.  The sentiment is from ?? - I gotta check on that.  I made the embossed lines on the darker teal CS with a Scor-It & the big ole beautiful satin double bow was made on a Proctor Bow Maker.  The little plastic Easter egg confetti was added before sealing up the globe. The inside was made from CS left from the front and two pieces of leftover ribbon.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Sweet Stampin' – Inspired by a Song [Here Comes Peter Cottontail]
Crafting from the Heart #47 – ATG
MarkerPOP #62 – ATG 10 only
Clear It Out – Holiday / Stash: Gold or Yellow things [Easter/Yellow "confetti" eggs in the globe]
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Simon Says Wed – Add a Little Texture [Embossed lines, bow]
Inspiration Destination #21 – ATG   DT Favorite
Quirky Crafts #4 - 2015 –Our Best Friend PET [Our rabbit's name was "Potter"]
Party Time Tuesday #195 – ATG
Top Tip Tues – Use Rubber only [Yep!  all three stamps - red rubber]

SUPPLIES

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the image; CS is from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: plastic egg "confetti" and teal satin ribbon are from stash.

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Color Bingo

"Little Clown Colorin'' provided by Alicia Bel

 613 Ave C's Sunday Challenge is "Color Bingo" using this Bingo card:

This is my DT project using the top horizontal line - pale blue, yellow and green.  The team has some wonderful takes on the theme... you can see them and get the details of the challenge here.

If you like this image, you can find it at Alicia Bel

TECHNIQUE

• The base card is 5.5 x 6.25"
• The Green mat was partially embossed with the "Large Dots" folder from Tim Holtz.  The third layer is Designer Paper from Paper House, the "Artist Paper Mix" collection.  
• All the layers' edges were inked with  ''Antique Linen'' Distress Ink and distressed with a sharp tool. Faux stitching was added with a Micron 05 Brown ink pen to the last layer.
• For the focal image, I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D his body: Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image. The five total layers are either glued or elevated [or both] with foam tape to achieve dimension.
• The inside uses left over scraps from the front.  The sentiment is by
  
  Penny Black & is stamped with my very old, faithful Versafine ink pad. 
• Sentiment on the front is computer generated.  The sentiment and the mat were punched with Marvy Uchida punches, edges inked with the same distress Ink from above, and "Buttercup" Liquid Pearls was applied all around the edge.
• Ribbon is from stash and the double bow was tied with a Proctor Bow Maker and the ticket ephemera is also from stash.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG

Crafting from the Heart #45 – ATG
Shopping our Stash – SOS #187 – Use oldest INK [Versafine- black]
Papertake Weekly – ATG
Clear It Out –ATG / Stash: ATG
Top Tip Tues – Fave color Combo [blues & greens]
Simon Says Wed – use BRIGHT colors
Inspiration Destination #19 – ATG
Open-Minded Crafting  - #29 – No Pink or Red
Art by MiRan Challenge #25 – ATG
Aliciabel Challenge #4 - Anything Goes or Love is in the Air TOP THREE

SUPPLIES

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

INKS: "Antique Linen" Distress Inks used to distress all the edges; the images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer & colored with Copics:
Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

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Voodoo Bunny Valentine...

"Bugzz - Voodoo Bunny" provided by Lacy Sunshine Stamps

Love her!  Love the 'just a little odd' images that I find... matches my personality. And here I have a Valentine for a "don't give me a girly card" phobic man!

Aud Sentiments latest challenge is for a "Valentine or Love Sentiment"... this is my take on the theme.  You have till Feb 10 to get up to 5 entries into the mix for a great prize of 3 images of your choice from Lacy Sunshine.  The DT has some fabulous creations - do go check them out!

TECHNIQUE

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

• The 'mat' just beneath the focal image is DP wrapped around one of those thousands of "credit cards" you get in the mail labeled "your name here" - they are made of plastic or sometimes chip board.  I am obsessed - I save them for the day I figure out what to use them for. Finally!  The day came!  One down and 987 to go.  I kid.  Kinda. Top Tip: I do use the plastic ones for spreading glue or stencil paste.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D her head. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image. The layers are either glued or elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.
• The base panel was cut down to allow her legs and the part of the bunny to be cut free from the background so I could 'sit' her on the mat.
• The sentiment was printed out and then punched with the oval - & slipped under the focal panel.
• Candi was colored with Copics and put on three corners in the Ticket Stub punched shapes.
• Five 1/8th inch holes were punched  along the bottom left and twine sewn thru and finished with a bow.
• Inside uses left over DP from the front.
  

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Design Team Showcase #1 – ATG that is made for current DT
That Craft Place – Love/ Valentine
Party Time Tuesday #195 – ATG
Winter Wonderland – Lots of Layers
Art by MiRan Challenge #24 – ATG
Sweet Stampin' – Love
Robyn's Fetish #249 – ATG
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Crafting from the Heart #45 – ATG
Sweet Stamps #207 – Love is in the Air
Crafty Sentiments –Include a Heart [3 just below the sentiment!]
Clear It Out –ATG / Stash: ATG [chip board credit card]
Top Tip Tues – Fave color Combo [at the moment - yellow, green & brown amuse me!]
Inspiration Destination #19 – ATG
Paper Shelter #189 –Be my Valentine
Open-Minded Crafting  - #29 – No Pink or Red
Quirky Crafts #3 - 2015 – Love is in the Air
Lacy Sunshine #51 – Have a Heart [3 just below the sentiment!]
Aurora Wings #11 – Valentines
One Sweet Challenge – All About Love
Jellypark Challenges – Love is in the Air

SUPPLIES

IMAGES:  The focal image is from Lacy Sunshine Stamps ; Sentiment is by Ginny H. - a Freebie at Aud Sentiments.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; Card base is Bazill DP and the mats are from Paper House, "The Great Outdoors" Collection.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Corner Chomper punch used for the ticket stub corners & rounding the Base card; Candi colored with Copics to match the project DP; ----punch used for oval around the sentiment; twine from stash. 

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny