One Wish...

"One Wish" is available HERE

Aud Sentiments' latest challenge is one we all need!  Every month, every year, I burn thru my cards - so it is perfect to jump into a "Birthday Sentiment" challenge!  This time my sentiment is on the inside... allowed in the rules as long as you show the inside.  This is Week two of the challenge which will end Nov. 3, so get crackin' and get those cards in that I KNOW you are makin' - up to 5 entries and you will have a chance at one of TWO prizes.  If you need a kick in your Mojo, do go check out the inspiration from the Designers!

Inside reads "Make a Wish"

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• The image is from one of the challenge sponsors - Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• A scrap of pink CS was used for the inside & was matted with white CS that I colored [the edges that show] with the same dark Copic used in the coloring of her clothing.  This is a valuable tip when you can't find paper to match your palette.
• I used a Z-fold for the front and mounted my image and mat there.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Spellbinders' die was used for the scalloped oval for the image and the mat.
• A Cuttlebug die cut was used for the sentiment and also for the E-folder for the all white embossed candles. 
• I thought Baker's Twine was a perfect tie for this little baker.
• Duo Glue and Gold Foil were used to embellish her earring, shoes and the sprinkles on the cupcake.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #43 – ATG

Crafting from the Heart #83 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – Take Your Pick [Paper Tole Technique on the focal image - also Product Scor-it used for the Z-fold base card.]

Shopping our Stash L:13 – SOS #225 – Go Paperless [No DP] 

As You Like It / Your Favorite... “Brights or Pastels?” [Brights!  Love having an image pop and have severe contrasts!]

Simon Says Wed – ATG

Inspiration Destination #57 – ATG

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Snow Lady...

If you like "Snow Lady with Ornaments"
you can find her HERE

I thought this was going to be a really simple image & would make a good CAS [Clean And Simple] card... hmmmm.  Then I remembered this challenge at 613 Ave C was to include subway art.  It got more involved quickly!  With the Subway art background I needed to make the image stand out - so went with my frequent 'go to' Paper Tole and made him three layers.  Then came the felt trees for contrast, and then the white enamel Dew Drops for balance and the glitter & shine and bling on the ornaments!   Nope, not a CAS card now!

You can see all the wonderful inspiration that the 613 Design Team has for you and submit your work for the ATG/ Optional Twist of Use Subway Art theme at the same link!  There are several prizes from several sponsors up for grabs -  and your chances are good!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• This image is "Snow Lady with Ornaments"  and was graciously provided by Drawn With Character for my use.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.
• Inside sentiment is from a 1989 Stampendous rubber stamp.  

PAPER:

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Subway Art was found on the computer - compliments of Kathi Silvie

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Green felt trees are from a roll of 'ribbon' in a collection of Christmas ribbons from Costco.
• White 'Enamel Dew Drop Stickers' are from Freckled Fawn
• Ornaments are decorated with Duo glue and Foil and then tiny 'diamond' bling from my stash.

INKS:

• "Fired Brick" Distress Ink used to edge the Subway Art panel
• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics: 

CHALLENGES:

Crafting from the Heart #82 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – No Square Bases

Inspiration Destination #56 – ATG

Really Reasonable Ribbon #128 –Christmas w/ ribbon or trim [Felt Christmas Tree trim/ribbon]
MiRan Challenge #43 – ATG

ABC Challenge L:10 – T is for Two [Two Ornaments and Two sets of Dew Drops]

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Halloween Bird....

Someday soon I may get tired of these birds, not today!  I figure there are six birds - plus accessories - I could make a bird card for every person in my address book and never repeat a design!  LOL!   No, I promise, I will play with some other images! *giggle*

It is a new challenge at Aud Sentiments for a "Halloween Sentiment."  Doodle Pantry will be providing the prize and you can submit up to 5 entries!  You have one more week - deadline is Tues Oct 20.  I definitely encourage you to check out the projects the DT has created for you - some great ideas there!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• Bird Crazy image from Tim Holtz..
• Witches' hat, broom & pumpkin from the Tim Holtz' Bird Crazy Accessories. 
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 2 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.

PAPER:

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Inside made with left over papers from the front and from the die cut.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Die Cut web and sentiment frame is the 'Spooky Frame Set' from Memory Box and includes the bat image on the inside.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

The East Wind #40 – Add Texture [Paper Tole, die cut web]

Art by MiRan Challenge #42 – ATG

Fussy & Fancy  #149 – Autumn Colors

Sweet Stampin' – Use Script or Text

Pile it On #90 – Funky or Freaky TOP THREE

Crafting from the Heart #81 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always TOP PICK

Papertake Weekly – Two of Anything [ Two word sentiment]

Inspiration Destination #55 – ATG DT FAVORITE

Lacy Sunshine #69 – Monster Mash

That Craft Place – Halloween

Sisterhood of Crafters – Use Dies/Punches [Spider web frame is a die]

One Sweet Challenge – Fall Colors or All Souls' Day

Sweet Stamps #238 – Anything Goes

Stampotique Designers – SDC217 – Birds and / or Bees

Scrapper's Delight #49 – Fall/Halloween

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Seeking Frog...

This image was provided
by Kitty Bee Designs for my use 

613 Ave C's challenge for this week is ATG/or optional twist to use a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt to celebrate her October 13th birthday!  

Now, very quickly I must say - the sentiment on my card is NOT from Eleanor - I am going the Anything Goes route with my project!  Though, knowing her sense of humor, I lay odds she might have said this one if the opportunity presented itself!  Do check out what the DT gals are doing - sooo creative!  And then come play with us!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• Kitty Bee Designs sponsored this challenge and provided me with "Froggie" to use.
• Sentiment was a "Freebie", but unfortunately I don't have the source.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired
  dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for fishtail banners & insides are all scraps from other projects.
• Base CS is from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Two corners of the base CS have been rounded with the 1/2 inch 'Corner Chomper'.
• Used a Cuttlebug E-Folder of water rings and Koi in a pond for the front of the card.
• The fishtail banners were glued to a piece of CS and then handstitched with cream colored waxed linen.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafting from the Heart #80 – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – ATG

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Inspiration Destination #54 – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #42 – ATG

Sweet Stampin' – Use Script or Text

MarkerPOP #79 L:10– ATG

Sweet Stamps #238 – Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Happy Bird-day Reese...

Oldest Grandson's 16th!  

I think he will forgive the cutsy.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give him dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.
• Sentiment from SU.
• Balloon, flower & package from the Tim Holtz Bird Crazy Accessory Set.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for the background from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Hand drawn thought bubble.
• Green, grosgrain ribbon from stash.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

The East Wind #40 – Add Texture [Grograin ribbon & Paper Tole]

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafting from the Heart #80 – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – ATG

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Inspiration Destination #54 – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #42 – ATG

MarkerPOP #79 L:10– ATG

Sweet Stamps #238 – Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Lil Christmas Tree...

"Lil Peanuts' Christmas Tree" can be found HERE

Aud Sentiments' current challenge is to Start Your Christmas Projects!  There is a week left on this challenge - and if you need some ideas... check out the DT samples!  There are 2 sponsors this go around - Stitchy Bear & Lacy Sunshine, and thus TWO prizes!  You can submit up to FIVE projects - so get crackin' and get a head start on the Holidays!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

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• "Lil Peanuts' Christmas Tree" was provided to me by  Lacy Sunshine Stamps 
• For this image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension.  Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.
• The focal image was cut simultaneously with two sizes of die cuts - each die cut was elevated with foam tape and then the 3 layers of the image itself were layered on top of that so that there are five layers of elevation to this image.
• Sentiment is from Penny Black

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Base CS is Relflections  purchased at Michaels
• Inside is same DP as used on the front and is a stash item.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Die Cuts used for the two cuts on the focal image panel and for the sentiment panel are from a set by Spellbinders.
• Ribbon is stash
• Three clear acylic stars are stickers from ??

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer   
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #41 – ATG

Pile it On #88 – Manga Style or Comic-book inspired TOP 3

Robyn's Fetish #283 – Sq. or Rectangle

Crafting from the Heart #79 – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – Take Your Pick [Technique: Dry Embossing for the focal image as part of the Paper Tole]

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Fab & Funky #275 – Anything Christmas

Simon Says Wed – ATG

Inspiration Destination #53 – ATG

The East Wind #40 – Add Texture
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Boardwalk Beauty...

'Boardwalk Beauty' was provided for my use by RSD
and can be found here at Zibbet

I'm goin' a tich weird on ya' -  I wanted something DIFFerent for this RSD image.  Went digging thru my papers and found one sheet of the heavy CS with a linear pattern on it - [can't see it here] - looked like sand to me, a very thin sheet of 12 x 12 scrapbook paper with fish swimming endlessly and the hazy-autumn-burnt- orange with suns(?), flowers(?), fireworks(?) on it.  Then I just had to come up with something to tie it all to my 'Beauty'.  Ripping the edges of the 'sand' and the fishy paper made it look like foam on the waves... so done and done.  Wanted the last sheet to be a fantasy sky & sun - envisioned ribbons coming out in rays (see this version I first came up with which is now on the inside ):

Inside of card

But I liked the loose version better with the 'rays' bursting out like solar flairs.  Somehow represents more heat to me and enhances the 3-D aspect of the design.
Added eyes to some of my fish and real shells to the tide line - and of course my beauty, who should not have stepped off the boardwalk in those heels!

This is for 613 Ave C's ATG Challenge starting today.  You can enter up to three projects for a chance for a prize from either Rick St dennis  (I can ALWAYS find something I like from this man's inventory!). His prize is a choice of 2 digis or a 25% discount coupon for Rick's Zibbet shop, or from the 2nd sponsor -Flat Friends Boutique - with a prize of 4 digital images!  As always, the samples by the unique team of paper artists assembled by Chana and Kathi are fabulous... it is well worth your time to check out the creative artistry of the DT at 613 Ave C!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• This image is 'Boardwalk Beauty' by Rick St dennis.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimenssion. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.  

PAPER:

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Base CS is dual with the textured brown on one side and cream on the other - and is a stash item.
• DP used for the background from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• The shear ribbon used for the sun's rays is from stash.
• The 'Enamel Dew Drop Stickers' used for the fish eyes is from Freckled Fawn. 
• Shells are from stash - glued on with Glossy Accents.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Crafting from the Heart #78 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Inspiration Destination #52 – ATG

Sweet Stamps #237 – Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Really Reasonable Ribbon #126 – Orange w/ ribbon or trim

Art by MiRan Challenge #41 - ATG

Fussy & Fancy  #148 – FANTASY [Fantasy sun, sky & ocean]

Sweet Stampin' – Use a non-white base card

Aurora Wings #18 – Anything Goes
Robyn's Fetish #283 – Sq. or Rectangle

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Shy Heidy...

This little sprite looks really, really shy to me!  And to have to go door to door and talk to strangers??? Down right scary!
But the change of seasons brings the excitement of choosing a new persona & costume for the ultra fun tradition of dressing up and filling our little buckets with candy!



PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• This image is "Heidi Dazzlebud", a little sprite from Lacy Sunshine Stamps.
• I used Paper Tole Technique on the leaves - 'paper sculpted' the punched images.  The layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.

PAPER:

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the focal image.
• Scrap DP from stash has been used for the strip under the ribbon and the punched leaves.
• The inside is made with the left over papers from the front.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• McGill punch used for the leaves.
• Ribbon from stash.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Tuesday Throwdown #262 – For a Child

Fab & Funky #273 – Recycle/ Upcycle

Inspiration Destination #51 – ATG

Sweet Stampin' – Emboss It (Leaves & Pumpkin are dry embossed fromthe back)

The East Wind #39 – For the Little Ones

Pile it On #87 – Color Combination
Lacy Sunshine #67 – Changing Seasons TOP THREE
Clear It Out – Autumn / Stash: Leaves
Sweet Stamps #237 – Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP (Leaves and decorative strip from DP from stash!)
Really Reasonable Ribbon #126 – Orange w/ ribbon or trim
Art by MiRan Challenge #41 – ATG
Fussy & Fancy  #148 – FANTASY
OSAAT #246 – ATG w/Leaves
One Sweet Challenge –Halloween

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Bird Crazy...

Couldn't resist - I had to jump on the bandwagon with the Tim Holtz "Bird Crazy" sets!  OMG but they make me laugh out loud!
Aud Sentiments is in the 2nd week of an Anything Goes Challenge and I took advantage of the theme to use these images.
There is a delicious prize this go around from our Sponsor - Great Impressions.  They are offering FIVE stamps of the winners choosing at their store!  Wowza!  Go check out the store via the link with their name - you will be overwhelmed at the choices!  You may have up to five entries in the challenge, just be sure to include a sentiment.  The rules, and more important, the inspiring art of the designers can be found at HERE.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• All the images are from Tim Holtz -  birds are from the "Bird Crazy"collection, accessories from "Crazy Things" and the 'POOF' sentiment from "Crazy Thoughts".  The 2nd half of the sentiment I hand lettered.
• The Happy Birthday on the front is from Recollections.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D the birds & accessories. The images were colored them with Copics, fussy cut, 'paper sculpted' and then the layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.
• The inside uses papers left over from the front:
  

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Die Cut used to shape curved piece of CS.
• DP used for the background from Basic Grey's "Life of the Party" Collection.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Hole punches in 3 sizes were used in the upper right DP - allowing the red base card to show thru.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #40 – ATG

Pile it On #86 – Birthdays

Crafting from the Heart #77 – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – Animal Magic

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG 

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Simon Says Wed – Use a Die (Die used for the curved background)

Inspiration Destination #51 – ATG

Quirky Crafts #19 - 2015 – Animal Magic

Sweet Stamps #237 – Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Scrapper's Delight #48 – ATG Always

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Mo Manning Card Series #3 - Sept

This is the 3rd card I am highlighting

 from a card set commissioned 

 for a charity event.  

My concept was to use Paper Tole on each one working
 only with Mo Manning's images.  

This is the entire set - to bring some continuity to the "set", 

I used 4 basic elements with each card:

• The base card and envelope are all Kraft CS
• All the images are Mo's - creating a consistency in style.
• All six use an identical sized background paper with the bottom one inch hand torn and adhered with a gap.
• Each will have an elevation to the image by using an average of three sculpted layers for each image.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• "Dream" by Mo Manning can be found here at Mo's Digital Pencil
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D the image. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.  The layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Background paper is DP of a world map  cut to size from stash.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

DP2 -Mo's Challenge Blog #255  - ATG+ Mo/optional for a teacher
Papertake Weekly – Things w/ Wings
Through the Craft Room Door – ATG
Tuesday Throwdown #261 – ATG
Inspiration Destination #50 – ATG
Art by MiRan Challenge #40 – ATG
Sweet Stamps #237 – Anything Goes
Scrapper's Delight #48 – ATG Always
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny