Fancy Folds Challenge at Creative Knockouts

It is Thursday and that means it is time for a new challenge at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  This week's challenge is to make a card with a fancy fold.  Our wonderful sponsor is Fabrika Fantasy and if you enter you have the chance to win 3 free images.

I used the image Summer Kitten to create my card and a fancy fold card from Art Impressions.

Just Fur You Card Recipe

This adorable image from Fabrika Fantasy is the central focus of my card.  I used Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow card stock to line the card and added butterfly die cuts for interest.  The sentiment is from My Favorite Things.

Thanks for stopping by the blog.  Consider entering the challenge for a chance to win.

April

Anything Goes 4 Kids

It's the 1st Saturday of the month and that means it is time for another challenge at the Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge Blog.  The theme for this challenge is Anything Goes 4 Kids.  This challenge no longer has sponsors so you will be participating for pride not prize.

First - see the main Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge Blog for a list of winners from the Christmas in July Blog Hop.

The winner from the comments on my blog post is:  Gail Lass and you won Stampendous CRS5101/DCS5010 Rose Garden Cling Stamps and Dies

Send a Smile 4 Kids charity is dedicated to collecting and distributing handmade cards to children who are inpatient at Children's Hospitals.  Please send us your handmade kids' cards for holidays, birthdays, and everyday cheer.  Help us put a smile on our kids' faces.

Thinking of You Card Recipe

This cute little set is from Stampendous and is perfect for a quick stamp in Versamark Ink, heat embossing with black powder from Nuvo and some Tombow markers with water.  You just can't find anything cuter than House Mouse.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in next time for another paper crafting or t-shirt project.  Have a great day and enjoy the journey and some chocolate.

April

Christmas In July Challenge at Send a Smile 4 Kids

It is the third Saturday of the month which means it is time for another challenge at the Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge Blog.  This is a special blog hop because it is the 175th challenge at the SAS4Kids Challenge Blog.  When you enter the blog hop you get the chance to win prizes from the following sponsors.

Send a Smile 4 Kids charity is dedicated to collecting and distributing handmade cards to children who are inpatient at Children's Hospitals.  Please send us your handmade kids' cards for holidays, birthdays, and everyday cheer.  Help us put a smile on our kids' faces.

Here is a list of all our wonderful sponsors and the prizes that you could win:

Kitchen Sink Stamps $25 gift certificate
Sparkle N Sprinkle  $5 gift code
Fred She Said $10 gift certificate
Motion Crafts by Uchi's Designs 3 prize packages each with 1 die set and 1 stamp set $35 value each
Bugaboo $12 gift code
Tonic Studios USA Six Tonic Studios Paper Trimmers (159e)
Stampendous Five prizes: CRS5101/DCS5010 Rose Garden Cling Stamps and Dies, CRS5067/DCS5067 Hydrangea Garden Cling Stamps and Dies, DCP1009 Spring Borders Cutting Dies Set, DCP1007 Build a Wreath Cutting Dies Set, DCP1008 Pop Up Stages Cutting Dies Set
Paper Nest Dolls Two prizes of 3 digis each of the winner's choice plus one free digi for a commenter on each blog that uses a Paper Nest Dolls image
Doodles Paper Playground Four prizes of one package of Fairy Dust Sparkle Blends sequin mixes
White Rose Crafts  Gorjuss Tweed Craft Card Compendium (makes 24 cards - retails at $16.99)
Dies R Us $15 gift code
Cheapo Dies (owned by an American I know) $15 gift code
All Dressed Up Stamps - two digital stamps
Janet Bailey - three Stampin' up Stamp Sets

Both my cards use images from Fred She Said.  

Thank you for stopping by the blog for this special birthday hop.  Your next stop on this hop is:

Sybrina King     https://takinglifeonepageatatime.blogspot.com/2018/07/sas4kids-christmas-in-july-blog-hop.html

Thank for stopping by the blog today.  Please consider sending your cards in to be shared with children and their families while in the hospital.

Have a great day and enjoy the journey and some chocolate.

April

Bow Beautiful Challenge at Creative Knockouts

It is Thursday and that means it is time for a new challenge at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  This week's challenge is to use a bow or bows.  Our wonderful sponsor is StarStampz and if you enter you have the chance to win 3 free images. 

I used the image Balloons and Ice Cream to create my card.

I took a Copic class last weekend at the My Favorite Things Boutique so I tried out some of my new skills.  The clouds are compliments of a Stamplorations stencil and some Salty Ocean Distress Oxide Ink.  Hero Arts provided the sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by the blog.  Consider entering the challenge for a chance to win.

April

Washi Wonders Challenge at Creative Knockouts

It is Thursday and that means it is time for another challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  This week's challenge is Washi Wonders - see what you can do with washi tape.  This week's sponsor is Crafty Sentiments Design and you can enter for the chance to win 3 images.

I used Toby in a Pot for my design team card.

I used washi tape from my stash to create this card.  Coloring was done with Copic markers and I added a couple gems in the center of the flowers.  Happy Birthday sentiment is from a Hero Arts set that I found for $1 at a yard sale.  What a great purchase.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in next time for another paper crafting or t-shirt project.  Have a great day and enjoy the journey and some chocolate.

April

Jude 1:  3 . Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.

Anything Goes 4 Kids Challenge

It's the 1st Saturday of the month and that means it is time for another challenge at the Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge Blog.  The theme for this challenge is Anything Goes 4 Kids.  This challenge no longer has sponsors so you will be participating for pride not prize.

Send a Smile 4 Kids charity is dedicated to collecting and distributing handmade cards to children who are inpatient at Children's Hospitals.  Please send us your handmade kids' cards for holidays, birthdays, and everyday cheer.  Help us put a smile on our kids' faces.

I'll Stick with You Card Recipe

This adorable little sticky turtle is from Hero Arts.  I stamped it on white card stock and colored the image with Copic Markers.  The grass stamp is from Stampendous and it was perfect for the little guy to stand on.  The bees are also part of the stamp set.  I added the dashed lines.  Sentiment is also from the stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in next time for another paper crafting or t-shirt project.  Have a great day and enjoy the journey and some chocolate.

April

Jude 1:1 - 2 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James,To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ:  Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.

Embossing Delight - Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog

It is Thursday and that means a new challenge at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  This weeks challenge is embossing delight - use either dry or wet embossing in your creation.   This week's sponsor is Imagine That and when you enter the challenge you have the chance to win a $10 gift certificate.

Here is my design team card  using Otter Say Hello:

Thought I Otter Send You This Card

I printed the otter image along with the cute saying from Word twice.  One of the images, I cut out with a scallop circle die and popped up on the first image.  The background was embossed with a polka dot embossing folder.  The card is topped off with sparkly enamel dots from Doodlebug.

Enter the challenge for the chance to win.

Thanks for dropping by the blog today.  Tune in next time for another paper crafting or t-shirt project.  Have a great day and enjoy the journey and some chocolate.

Thanks,

April