Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Digi Choosday's Challenge Week 13 - Ovals (Think Easter)


Sadly this will be my last post with Digi Choosday's,
I have made the decision to take a little
break and have stepped down from the team.

This week's challenge is "Ovals, think Easter" at Digi Choosday's challenge.
When I think Easter, I think bunnies and well, 
what is cuter than this little guy here. 
His name is Noah!  His link is below.


Isn't he just too cute? I used an oval spellbinder
to cut out the digital image, so that is oval
requirement of the challenge...


Copics 

E42, E43, E44, E47, E49, 0
B000, B12, B14, B34, B37, B39, Y00, Y02, Y06
T1, T3, T6, E74, E77, E79


The designer paper is from the Work and Play
Collection 1 and the scrabble tiles are from the 
Love and Kisses collection


Gina K Kraft, Lemon Drop, and Blue Raspberry card stock
Petite large Oval
3D tape

I used a technique called "Out of the Box for Die Cut"


I hope you enjoyed this card I made,
please don't be afraid and leave a comment.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Rules for Our Challenges

You do NOT have to use Polkadoodles products to enter but of course we'd love you to!
You CAN use any digi, rubber/clear stamp on your project.
1. Please follow the challenge theme
2. NO BACKLINKS!
3. Max 2 entries per person
4. You must include a link to our blog and mention us in your post
5. You MUST be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win!

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Paper Shelter Challenge #196 Blooming


Sadly this will be my last card with one
of the most amazing design teams.....
I have really enjoyed my time with this
fabulous group of ladies. Thank you for
accepting me to your group... =)

The "Blooming" challenge is happening 
I decided to use one the newly release stamps
called Spring Soul. She is perfect for this card.
You can find her here!


I went crazy with the flowers and
it was so much fun. I also seem
to have an addiction to these colours!


Copics

Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, R20
Hair: E74, E77, E79
E42, E43, E44, E47, E49
R00, R21, R22, R24
C0, C1, C3


My take on the blooming challenge was
to add tons of flowers. This image
was perfect for this card....


Artistic View

Gina K Kraft card stock
Black and Coral Pink layering card stock
Authentique "Essentials" DP
Burlap Ribbon from Michaels
Prima Flowers
Stamens from Wild Orchid Crafts
Sweetheart Blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts
Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls


Please don't forget that if you use a Paper Shelter design,
you could win a $30.00 voucher {pictured below} to the store.
If you choose to use another, you will have
a chance to win 3 digis of your choice.

Either way I wish you the best of luck.

I have entered this card in the following challenges:

Don't forget to pop by the store and
see all of the lovely designs.

CHALLENGE RULES

1. You don't need to use a Digi from The Paper Shelter to enter,
but those using a Paper Shelter Digi will be eligible to win a $30
Gift Certificate {pictured below}. Any winner not using a Paper Shelter image will
win 3 Digis of their choice.
2. No back-linking to previous posts
3. You may combine your challenge with any other challenges but you MUST provide 
a link back to our challenge blog in your post.
4. Prize must be claimed by the Saturday after the winner is announced or 
it will be forfeited.
5. Maximum 3 entries (one of them must contain a Paper Shelter image)

**Anyone not following the rules will have the entries deleted**


Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Digi Choosday's Challenge Week 12 - Lots of Layers!



So this week's inspiration project is going to be a little 
different for me. I decided that for the "Lots of Layers"
challenge at Digi Choosday's Challenge, I would
step outside the box and do a digital scrapbook page.

Originally I was going to ink up the image on 
my own but I could not get it to "work" with the
layout, so I opted for the pre-coloured image
that the kit offers, they really are gorgeous.


I used the MyMemories program. The last time I did
this was about 4 years ago for scrapbooks I did for
my Mom and SIL for Christmas. So I was teaching myself
as I went. Also, my program kept crashing which made this
project a little tedious, but I learned that if I saved after 
every add on, I was ok.


Let's talk about the add ons... there are a TON of layers
on this page..... I even distressed the edges and added the Tim
Holtz distressing ink in Walnut Stain.
I liked the way it turned out, aside from 
it taking forever because of all the system crashes.


The nice thing about this program is
that you can pop everything up by adding shadows
to everything, which kind of makes it look 3Dish.


EVERYTHING on this project was from the new release, Eden.
The papers, the flowers, the butterflies, the word art, the coloured image,
the sentiment. It was ALL from the new release.

This is super gorgeous release everybody, 
you HAVE to check it out.... the link is below.

Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Walnut Stain
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool


I hope you enjoyed this digital scrapbook page I made,
please don't be afraid to leave a comment.
I would love to hear what you have to say.... =)


Rules for Our Challenges

You do NOT have to use Polkadoodles products to enter but of course we'd love you to!
You CAN use any digi, rubber/clear stamp on your project.
1. Please follow the challenge theme
2. NO BACKLINKS!
3. Max 2 entries per person
4. You must include a link to our blog and mention us in your post
5. You MUST be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Digi Choosday's Challenge Week 11 - Anything but a Square!

This week's challenge over at 
is "Anything But a Square" card.

I really wanted to showcase the beautiful
digital stamp called Dollie Daydream Goes East - Lilly.

Isn't she gorgeous?

She was a dream to ink up.

She can be bought as a single stamp or
a full collection. For the paper, I 
used a sample from the Christmas Joy collection.
It matched up so well the image I inked.
Please see below for the links.


I used a Grand Caliber Labels 1 for the card shape. 
Please excuse my pictures as well, I have been trying different 
editing software, the editing for these pictures
were with Picmonkey. Quite fun to use... =)

Copics

Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair: C3, C5, C7, C9, YG25
Kimono: YG03, YG23, YG25, C5


I was really trying to figure out the best way to
feature the beautiful stamp.
The simple background and simple black
accessories did the trick.


Artistic View

Gina K Kraft card stock
Gina K Grass Green card stock
Black layering card stock
Fiskars large corner punch
Card Shape - Grand Caliber Label 1
Black Netting and Black ribbon from my stash
Zots glue dots
Spica Clear pen


I hope you enjoyed this card I made,
please don't be afraid and leave a comment.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

As You Like It - Rubber or Digi (Digi, I find is so much easier to store)
Craft Galore Challenge - March Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - For A Special Lady (Childhood Friend - Renee)

Rules for Our Challenges

You do NOT have to use Polkadoodles products to enter but of course we'd love you to!
You CAN use any digi, rubber/clear stamp on your project.
1. Please follow the challenge theme
2. NO BACKLINKS!
3. Max 2 entries per person
4. You must include a link to our blog and mention us in your post
5. You MUST be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win!

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The Paper Shelter Challenge #194 Girly

First things first, The Paper Shelter is
looking to add some members to
their DT, please see information below....


Onto this week's challenge.....


For this week's challenge over at The Paper Shelter, it 
was all about making it girly.....

Now girly to me is not always about princesses and tiaras.
I chose to go a little different with this... 
I added some girly elements with the flowers and pearls
but I wanted it to be a bit funky with the skull
and this image..... I LOVE the tattoo on her arm! =)


For this card I chose to use one of the new releases
called Naughty or Nice. She was a dream to ink up.
You can find her here!

Copics

Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair: E74, E77, E79
Top/Headband/Hearts: R20, R21, R22, R24
Pants: E41, E42, E43, E44, E47
Y13, BV000, 100, C6, R17


I was also thinking of one of my BFF's when I 
was making this card, she is kind of badass.
I thought the image was perfect, along with the 
girly stuff and the skull.. =)


I had fun layering all the pieces to this card...
There is a TON of glue.


Artistic View

Gina K Kraft cardstock
Coral layering card stock
Black layering card stock
Pin Pearl/Pearls
Skull and bulb from Tim Holtz
Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Walnut Stain
Diamond Stickles
Shabby White Frontage
Prima Flowers
Spare Part Flowers
Wild Orchid Flowers
Black embossing powder
Birthday Sentiment - Clear Magic
Glossy Accents and Zots Dots

I hope you enjoyed the card I made 
for the Girly challenge!


Please don't forget that if you use a Paper Shelter design,
you could win a $30.00 voucher {pictured below} to the store.
If you choose to use another, you will have
a chance to win 3 digis of your choice.

Either way I wish you the best of luck.

I have entered this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers - For a Special Woman (BFF Eliina)
Try it On Tuesday - Pearls for Girls
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes

Don't forget to pop by the store and
see all of the lovely designs.

CHALLENGE RULES

1. You don't need to use a Digi from The Paper Shelter to enter,
but those using a Paper Shelter Digi will be eligible to win a $30
Gift Certificate {pictured below}. Any winner not using a Paper Shelter image will
win 3 Digis of their choice.
2. No back-linking to previous posts
3. You may combine your challenge with any other challenges but you MUST provide 
a link back to our challenge blog in your post.
4. Prize must be claimed by the Saturday after the winner is announced or 
it will be forfeited.
5. Maximum 3 entries (one of them must contain a Paper Shelter image)

**Anyone not following the rules will have the entries deleted**







Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Digi Choosday's Challenge Week 10 - Add Some Lace

This week's challenge over at Digi Choosday's
is to add some lace to your creation.

We all know I am not a HUGE fan of the stuff
but I think I pulled it off with this card.

I used the newly released Octavia Moonfly
Rose Garden. {Link is below}

In fact, the image and papers are from 
the same collection. The scrabble tiles
are from the Work and Play 9
Love and Kisses collection.


I like how this turned out even though I think 
lace is hard to work with.


Copics

Skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20
Hair - E40, E41, E42, E43
B0000, B000, B00, B01, B12, B14
C3, C5, C7, C9, 0, G40, G43, G46


Closeup of some of the flowers.


I popped up the scrabble tiles after distressing 
them with Walnut Stain Distressing Ink.


Artistic View


Gina K Kraft card stock
Blue and black layering card stock
Wild Orchids Crafts - Lace, flowers
Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Walnut Stain
Frantage Shabby White

I hope you enjoyed this card I made,
please don't be afraid and leave a comment.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Decorate to Celebrate - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes


Rules for Our Challenges

You do NOT have to use Polkadoodles products to enter but of course we'd love you to!
You CAN use any digi, rubber/clear stamp on your project.
1. Please follow the challenge theme
2. NO BACKLINKS!
3. Max 2 entries per person
4. You must include a link to our blog and mention us in your post
5. You MUST be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win!