Pony Express

This week's challenge at QKR Stampede is "Clean and Simple."   I used the cute digi Pony Express available here.  In the digi the horse is only black and white.  I colored over the black with marker to intensify the color and added the brown to give it more depth.  I like the way it turned out.  I almost never say that! 

I colored the image with Copics and edged the paper with Distressed Inks.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz   Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey  For that Special Man
A Song in your Heart Let's Hear it for the Boy
Ruby's Rainbow  Animals

Just Plane Cute

This week's challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz is to make a Action/Movement card.  Okay, well my trashcan is now full of ripped up cards.  I guess I am not someone who likes to try new things!  This card was cut with the Silhouette and the Silhouette was not behaving itself.  The card actually does work, though.  I am happy with that.  The background digital paper is from Echo Park.  I do love the lettering!

I also tried watercolor pencils again this week.  My husband gave me an okay to buy a set of Derwent Intense Ink pencils as an anniversary gift.  We're married 38 years this month.  I have been watching some videos on their use.  I figured, because they are so pricey, I would try my Prismacolor watercolor pencils again first. The results were not good! I decided the Derwent pencils would probably sit and go unused so I decided not to buy them.  I wish I would have done that with my Distressed Inks.  I see absolutely gorgeous images done with them.  When I try it looks like a first grader did the painting.  I don't really know what I'm doing wrong.  The color just doesn't seem to spread like it does in the videos.  Anybody want to come to the Arizona desert during our gorgeous summer weather and give me some lessons? 

Thank You Rose

The challenge this week at Fitztown is "Thank You."  I decided to make a CAS card which is something I don't do very often.  I used the lovely image Valentine 12 available here.  

I colored the image with Copic makers:  BG0000, BG000, B10, G21, G24, G28, R20, R22, R27

 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafting at the Weekend  Anything Goes

Kraftyhands  Anything Goes

Sister Act  Anything Goes
Stampin' with the Dragon  Flowers
A Little Bit Crafty  Flower Power
Cards Galore Encore  Anything Goes
Country View Craft Challenge  Nature's G;ories
One Sweet Challenge  Flowers
The Cupboard Trilogy  Flowers

Birdhouse

 

I designed this card for QKR Stampede's latest challenge, Punch and or Dies.  The image Birdhouse and Vines is available here.  It is also available as a rubber stamp for those who prefer using them.  I colored this image with Copics.  The die is from Spellbinder's.  I decided not to put a sentiment on the front since this is a much smaller card than I usually make.  I haven't used this ribbon in ages.  It is a gorgeous silk ribbon from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Lighthouse II

This week's challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz is "Nautical."  I used this lovely lighthouse image from Digi Doodle Shop.  The paper is from The Triple Jewel on Etsy.  I bought a set of Maps and absolutely love them.  I hardly use regular papers anymore.  Digital is so much more convenient and I never have to worry about running out.  The charm is from Live and Love Crafts.

I colored this image with Copic markers.  I did the sky with Stampin' Up pastels.  I don't think they make those anymore.  I'll have to find a substitute when they are gone.  I know they won't last forever.

Copics:  B41, B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, C0, C1, C2, C3, E33, E35, E37, E39, G21, G24, G28, R46, R59, Y32

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore  Anything Goes
Crafting at the Weekend  Anything Goes
Kraftyhands  Anything Goes
A Creative Romance  One for the Boys
Through the Purple Haze  Anything Goes/Male
Use Your Stuff  Ribbon or Fibre (cheesecloth)
Challenges 4 Everybody  Anything Goes
Come and Get It  Birthday
Dream Valley  Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations  Anything Goes
Deep Ocean Challenge  Distressing
Through the Craftroom Door  Anything Goes

QKR Challenge #87

This is my fist Design Team card for QKR Stampede challenge #87 Anything Goes with a Twist:  Gems or Rhinestones.  This image #11401, Picking Flowers, is available here.  Isn't see a sweetheart.  I colored the image with Copics and cut the scroll frame with the Silhouette.  

                                                                             

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Paper Makeup Stamps  Anything Goes
Love to Create  Flowers
Stamp and Create  Spring Flowers
Stamps and Fun - Creativity  Birthday

Copics:  B21, B23, C00. C0, C1, C2, C3, 

E00, E11, E34, E35, E37, E39, G21, G23, 

R29, R22, Y35, Y38, YR20, YR21, YR23, YR24

Moments

The challenge this week at Cardz 4 Guyz is Bingo.  Here's the Bingo grid:

                                     

Twine	Brads	Embossing
Distressing	Image	Sentiment
Die Cut	Blue	Button(s)

 The image I used is from Digi Doodle Shop which is no longer open.  I had this image colored for about two years.  I'm glad I finally got to use it.  The image is colored with Copics.  The paper is from my stash.

 The three bingo choices I chose are:  distressing, image, sentiment. You can only use the items in your row.  No additions. 

When Life Gives You Scraps

I made this card for a friend I haven't seen in a long while.  I saw this image made into a card recently and it reminded me of my friend who loves to quilt.  I decided I would make it for her.  I have been making so many male cards lately it was so exciting to make a girlie card.  I probably went a tad overboard!

This image is from Mo's Digital Pencil.  The paper is from October Afternoon.  I have been saving this piece for a few years.  This seemed like the ideal time to use it.  The flowers and metal pieces are from Live and Love Crafts and Wild Orchid Crafts.  I colored the image with Copics.

I an entering this card in the following challenges:

7 Kids College Fund  Anything Goes
Crafting by Design  Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons  Lots of Layers
Penny's Paper Crafty  Pastel colors
Scrapper's Delight  Pastels
Simon Says Stamp  Anything Goes
Sisterhood of Crafters  Things with Wings
A Random Fan Anything Goes
Deep Ocean Challenge   Stitching True or False
Die Cuttin' Divas  Girly
Digi Choosday  Wings and Things
Fan-tastic Tuesday  Floral
Lagybug Crafts  Easel Card
Card Mania  Fairies
Craft Your Passion  Things that can Fly

Use Your Stuff   Flowers

Pink Elephant  Pastel Color Combo

Stamp and Create  Spring Flowers

Squigglefly  For a Specual Lady

Addicted to Stamps  Things with Wings
Come and Get It  Spring Flowers
Fairytale Stampers  Bingo
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge  Wings
Crafty Girls Challenges  Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts  Flowers Galore
Dies R Us  Anything Goes

Copics:  B0000, B000. B10, BV000, BV00, C1, C4, 

E01, E11, E50, E51, E43M E55, F57, R01, R11, R20, R22, Y00, YR20

Late

The challenge this week at Cardz 4 Guyz is "Time."  I chose the image "Late" from Mo's digital Pencil.  The clock images are from Vectoria Designs on Etsy.  I absolutely love the little stopwatch I bought from Live and Love Crafts in Great Britain.  I wish American shops would carry items like they do overseas.  This is the first time I have used washi tape.  It is from Tim Holtz.  I was surprised at how easy it was to apply.  The paper is from my stash.  I decided to go monochromatic with this card.  The image is colored with Copic markers.

Copics:  E23, E25, E27, E30, E31, E49, E41, E42, E50, E51, E53, E55, R01, Y28

                     

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Scribble and Scrap  Anything Goes

That Craft Place  Anything Goes

Color Me Creative  Birthday

Di's Digi Challenge  Birthday

Kitty Bee Designs  Animals

Jellypark  One for the Boys

Sweet Pea Stampers  Birthday

Paper Shelter  For the Boys
Aurora Wings   Monochromatic
Without Words   Gentlemen Only
Through the Craftroom Door   Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesday  Fussy Cutting

Boy, am I ever glad this post is done!  Blogger was being a total !#&*?%.  I didn't think I would ever get it done.  Things just wouldn't stay where I put them.  It's not what I wanted, but it's done, finally!

Welcome to the Neighborhood

This is my first Guest Design Team card for Fitztown Challenge Blog.  They are having a DT call now through June 1.   Those accepted get a nine week trial in which they design up to six cards.  After eight weeks a decision is made as to permanent status.  Wish me luck!

The challenge this week is Lots of Layers.  I had a different idea that I was anxious to try.  I printed out four images and was planning to cut them up and apply them in layers.  I was excited about trying it.  Unfortunately, a few of my brown markers were drying out. I knew I'd never have enough ink to finish all the layers.   I decided to go with one layer and lots of cardstock layers.  Maybe next time. The leaf border was cut with the Silhouette.

This adorable image from Fitztown is available here.  

I used Copics to color it.  The list of colors was pretty extensive.

Copics:  B14, B23, B41, BV02, C0, CQ, C2, C3, C4,  

 E23, E25, E29, E33, E34, E35, E37, G20, G21, G24, G28,

 R14, R20, R22, R24, Y13, Y17, YG01, YG93, YG95, YG07

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

A Creative Need  Signs of Spring
Brown Sugar  Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards  Spring
Crafty Catz  Anything Goes
Fairy Tale  Cute Only
Scrappin' 4 Fun  Use a Digi
Simply Create Too  Stack 'Um Up
Sister Act  Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers  Lots of Layers
Sunflowerfields Design  Spring
613 Avenue Create  Anything
Glitter 'n Sparkle  Ribbon
Crafting from the Heart  Anything Goes
My Craft Creations  Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door  Anything Goes

I tested every one of my markers to see which ones were beginning to dry out and ordered about 15 refill bottles.  Dick Blick Art Materials has them for a pretty reasonable price.  The markers are 5.24 and the refills are 6.29.  That's pretty reasonable compared to other places I've priced them and I only paid 2.00 for shipping!

Wheelie Fun! Anything with Wheels

This weeks challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz is "Wheelie Fun" -anything with wheels.   I used the image "The Engineer" from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I colored this with Copic markers.  The paper is from my stash. This one will be a birthday card for my dad. He has always been quite the character!

Copics:  110, B21, B32, B34, B37, C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, C6, C7, E00, E11, E30, E31, E33, E34, E35, E44, R21, R29, G24, G28, R39, YR15

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Crafting from the Heart  Anything Goes
Fitztown  Anything Goes
Dragonfly Dreams   Male it for the Boys
Robin's Fetish  Square Cards
Color Me Creative  Anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts  A moment of Laughter
Scrapping 4 Fun  Digi Image
Sister Act  anything Goes
The Stamping Boutique  Birthday Cards
4 Crafty Girls  Anything Goes
7 Kids college Fund  Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs  Anything goes    
Paper Pretties  Masculine
A Random Fan  Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday  Anything Goes
 Party Time Tuesday  Anything Goes                                      

The Sky's the Limit

 As soon as I saw this week's challenge at Cardz 4 Guys I knew which image I wanted to use.  I last used it probably about two years ago and I love it!  The challenge this week is "The Sky's the Limit.." 

The image is by Mo's Digital Pencil.  I colored it with Copic markers and distressed it with Distressed Inks.  The digital papers are from Carte Bella.  The sentiment is from Silhouette Online Studio.

Copics:110, B00, B01, B32, B34, B37,
C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C6,
E00, E01, E02, E17, E30, E34, E35, E49,
G82, R20, R24, R39

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everybody  Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams  Make it for the Boys

One Stitch at a Time  Use a Digi

Robyn's Fetish  Must have a Hat in the Image

Color Me Creative  Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar Challenge  Things with Wings

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge  Anything Goes

Crafty Hands  Anything Goes

Sister Act  Anything Goes

The Stamping Boutique   Distress Ink

4 Crafty Girls  Anything goes

Doodle Pantry  Any Digi Goes

Flat Friends Challenge  Include a Sentiment

Imagination Crafts  Anything Goes

Mema's Challenge  Anything Goes

Sarah Hurley 365  Stitching Real or Faux

The Crafting Cafe  One for the Boys

Crafting by Design  Anything Goes

and also to these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp  Winged Things
Through the Purple Haze  Anything Goes
Love to Scrap  Anything Goes
MarkerPOP Challenge  Anything Goes
My Craft Creations  Anything Goes
Digi Choosday  2 Papers
Through the Craftroom Door  Anything Goes

Birthday Numbers

This card is for Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge #13 this week, Numbers.  The digital paper is from Echo Park.  No coloring on this one.  I've had a really busy week and will have an even busier one next week.  I had to go with simple!

A Project with My Grandson

This card was so much fun to make with my grandson, Lucas.  He's nineteen months old and loves to color with (and eat) markers!  I think he could color for hours.  He must take after Grandma.  Anyways, I had him finish the inside of the card for his Mommy.

I had a choice of two images and had a hard time deciding which to use.  I decided I would like the other with finger painting so I need to buy some paints.  Look for that one in the future!  The image is from Mo's Digital Pencil.  Isn't he adorable.  It comes in a boy or girl image.  The digital papers are from Echo Park.  I colored the image with Copic.  Lucas colored the inside with Crayola Washable Markers.  There is no way this little guy is getting a hold of my Copics!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Chocolate, coffee & Cards  Yikes, Stripes
Jo's Scrap Shack  Anything Goes
Sister Act  Anything Goes
Doodle Pantry  Any Digi Goes
Imagination Crafts  Anything Goes
Bronte & Bella's  Challenge  K is for "Kid."
Challenges 4 Everybody  Anything Goes



Here is a picture of the little artist, himself.  He wasn't actually eating the markers.  He colored on his hands, licked them and wiped them on his face.  What a character!  At least they were non-toxic! We'll have to make this an annual event.  Happy Birthday, Katie!

Cowboys Don't Take Baths

The challenge this week at Cardz 4 Guyz is "Make Us Laugh."  I chose this image from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I used it several years ago and really loved it.  I thought it would be ideal for this challenge.

The digital paper is from CartaBella.  I cut the rope border with the Silhouette, although, it doesn't really look anything like rope.  I colored the image with Copics and added lots of distressing so it would look "dirty."

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create  Anything Goes
Crafty Catz   Anything goes
4 crafty Girls  Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey  Anything Goes
7 Kids College Fund   Anything Goes
Craft Room Challenge  Humor
Papertake Weekly  Anything Goes
Tip Top Tuesday  Cute
Twisted Tuesday  Make Us Laugh