Tuesday Throwdown #196 - Teacher Appreciation

Hi there crafty friends!  This week's challenge at Tuesday Throwdown (TT196) is "Teacher Appreciation", sponsored by The Cutting Cafe.  The image I've used, 'You Is' comes from a larger set that can be found in their online store. I've colored the words with Inktense pencils, used a few rhinestones, added a touch of stickles to the flowers, used a punch, cut some banners, and finished with some brads.  (*this is a 4 x 6 PL card)  I hope you'll find the time to join just us at Tuesday Throwdown this week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

hugs

Kimberly

Wags n Whiskers Challenge #125 - Rainbows

Welcome back for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps challenge!  This is challenge #125, and the theme is Rainbows. You can use an actual rainbow, or use a rainbow of colors. 

I've used "Sammie's Surprise" to create this card, and with permission from Lacey and Nikki I've altered him just a bit.  (you can see the original image below as well)  I've taken the candles off of his hat, drew in a buckle, and replaced the star on Sammie's t-shirt with a small acrylic shamrock.  The image is colored with Inktense pencils, and paired with a popped up rainbow/pot of gold sticker.  I've also added just a little bit of stickles and bronze bling for embellishment. 

 

Original Sammie's Surprise:

 

Thanks so much for stopping by, and we hope you get the chance to play along!

hugs

Kimberly

Wags n Whiskers 104 - Anything Goes

Hello crafting friends!  It's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps challenge. The challenge for the next 2 weeks is "Anything Goes".  For this challenge I'm using the image called, "Thinking of You", and created a birthday card with her.  She's been colored with Inktense pencils, die cut with a Spellbinders, and I've added a bling butterfly, along with pearls for embellishment.

A Closer Look:

A few challenges I'd like to enter her in:

Pause, Dream, Enjob Challenge #10 - Happy (birthday)

Cupcake Craft Challenges #242 - Lots of Layers

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Little Paper

Fab n Funky #171 - Favorite Embellishment (bling - gems or pearls)

DL.Art Thankful Thursday Linky Challenge - Anything Goes

Stampotique Challenge SDC100 - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

hugs

Kimberly

Wags n Whiskers 103 - Girly Birthday

Hello crafting friends!  It's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps challenge. The challenge for the next 2 weeks is "Girly Birthday".  For this challenge I'm using the image called, "Purrfect Day", from the Millie and Friends collection.  She's been colored with Inktense pencils, die cut with a Spellbinders, and I've added extra flowers, ribbon, and bling to show her off.

A Few Other Challenges I'm Entering:

Totally Gorjuss #181 - Ribbons and Pearls
Fab n Funky Challenge #169 - Lots of Pink
Stampavie and More #192 - Lots of Die Cuts
Creative Card Crew #35 - Bling
One Crazy Stamper - Flowers
DL.Art May Linky Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for visiting!

hugs

Kimberly

Wags n Whiskers Challenge 102 - May Flowers

Hello crafting friends!  It's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps challenge. The challenge for the next 2 weeks is "May Flowers".  For this challenge I'm using the image called, Just for You.  I love that this sweet little guy can easily be colored up for a feminine or a masculine card!   I've colored him with Inktense pencils, die cut with a Spellbinders, and added extra flowers cut from a Spellbinders die set as well.

A Few Challenges I'm Entering:

Digital Tuesday Challenge #206 - Springtime
By Lori Designs Challenge #44 - Spring
Creative Card Crew #34 - Handmade Flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by!

hugs

Kimberly

CIP - Masculine Thinking of You

Hi CIP fans and followers!  I've stamped this sweet little guy, Yoichi (by Sister Stamps LLC) and used the Deliquesce Clear embossing powder to make sure that my water coloring stayed in place.  This is the first time that I've tried the Derwent Inktense pencils, and I just love that you can use them in layers. 

I've also used the Sky Blue paint from CIP to dye the seam binding that's been used for a bow, and added glitter with the Resplendence Angel Dust.  Each of these items can be found in the Creative Inspirations Paint store.

Here is a closer look at the CIP products that I've used:

Don't forget to check out the current challenge of Inspired by: Spring Colors on the Creative Inspirations Paint blog!  *If you haven't noticed, Diana has taken Jessica's place in offering the challenge inspiration.  I'm sure she'll do a fabulous job!  We've also welcomed a new member, and it's so nice to have Shea on the team. 

Some Challenges I'm entering:

Pause, Dream, Enjoy #7 - Dew Drops
Little Miss Muffet #58 - Anything Goes
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss #178 - Anything Goes with Sparkle
 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

hugs

Kimberly