The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #214 - Birds and/or CAS with blue

I used the Cuddly Penguin from Doctor Digi's collection for my bird image.  It is pre-colored - a big help for my failing eyesight.  The sentiment is also from Doctor Digi - in a group called funny sentiments.  The image is die cut with Labels 4 by Spellbinders.  I used striped Washi tape and some paper from my stash as well as a snowflake embossing folder  to complete the card. Please stop by the Crafter's Cafe blog to see what my team mates have come up with, and to join us in this challenge - wth a bird or CAS using blue - or combine the two!
Sketch:  Sketch Saturday.
Birds (and/or bees):  Dies r us
Any, with vendor dies:   Scrapyland-blog.
 Any:   Corrosive Challenges
             Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
              Through the Craft Room Door
               Crafty Creations  
              
             









































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Humor for Anne

This is for the Tuesday Tea Pot party at SplitCoastStampers.  We are sending cheer to Anne this week.  If you would like to join us, look here for details.  The added challenge is to do a humorous card, with a touch of red if possible.
Pre colored digi by Dearie dolls; computer sentiment; DP by AMuse; stitched ribbon; Darice embossing folder.  I have had the image in my files for a while but this is the first time I printed it, so it is new to me. 
Sketch:    Stella Says Sketch
New:   Dragonfly journey
            Simon Says Stamp Monday
            Whoopsie Daisy 
Any:   Corrosive Challenge 
            Dream Valley 
 
 

 
 

Coffee Drinking non aging Maxine!

This is an image that has been in my RAK stash for a long time.  Can any one help me with the origin?  I colored her with Prismas.  The flowers are a variety of die cuts - some are Cheery Lynn.
Sketch:    House That Stamps Built
Hand colored image:   My Creative Scoop
Flower power:    Paper Shelter
Colors:   Your Next Stamp
Coffee:   Coffee Loving Cardmakers

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See my previous posts for more information about the annual Dare To Get Dirty challenges at SplitCoastStampers.  You do need to join the Fan Club to participate.  This Rubbernecker image is a favorite, but I just do not have many occasions to use it.  I backed it with a panel using a technique with water and re-inkers.  The image is stamped in Memento Txedo Black and colored with water color pencils and an Aqua pen. I used this panel from DCWV Heritage to resemble old fashioned wallpaper, and of course that tub as well is the fellow in it are vintage!
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Make it old - respect the age:    Rubbernecker
Colors (blue, green, beige):    Your Next Stamp
For the Boys:    Penny Black at Allsorts

Coffee and cake

Stamp:  Girl Friends by Art Impressions; Prisma pencils and gel pens: Lily of the Valley DP; Cuttlebug embossing folder; metallic cord.  I always need coffee with cake!
Sketch:   Stella Says Sketch
Spring:   Art Impressions Stamps
Coffee:   Coffee Loving Cardmakers
Humor:    Pile it on Challenge
Any:    Penny Black at Allsorts

Shaped card

The inside shows the back of the wizard and the sign proclaims:  "poof...you are one year older."  I sent it in the mail today and forgot to take a picture of the inside.  I did make a very similar card a few months ago, but changed up the colors.  The Labels 1 die works well for this shaped card.  I used shades of blue, and added a layer of gold that shows just a bit .The images are QKR Stampede digis colored with Prismas.
 3 "B's"(blue, banner, birthday, back (the last two are on the inside):  Pink Gem
Shaped card:  Creative Craft Cottage
                         Crafty Sentiments

Shaped card - QKR Stampede Design Team card for Aug.18-25

This week, the challenge at QKR Stampede is to complete a shaped card.  I am not very good at free-hand cutting, so I opted to use Spellbinders Labels One dies - I actually used 3 different sizes.  You have an opportunity to win adorable QKR images - you can enter up to 3 times by 6 p.m. Thursday, August 25.  See details here:  QKR Stampede
I enjoy humorous cards, and these images are such fun!  The card front is QKR "Magic Card", and the inside is QKR "One Year Older",

I cut the image using the medium sized die.  Then I cut the next larger from a metallic blue.  My idea is that the metallic is a bit more magical!  The cutting is a bit different in that I folded the card stock, and left a narrow strip at the top attached.  You can see that I used a tie - mostly for embellishment.  I adhered the image to this blue layer - now there are three layers. I cut the card base using the largest of the Nesties.  I folded the card stock, smoothing the fold with a bone folder.  I then positioned the largest Nestie so that a but of the fold did not get cut.  (See the flattened edge of the left  photo.)  In the left photo you can see the outline of the white card base.  I added a bit of  border faux stitching in gold.  By placing both images on the outside of the base, I have left the inside available for a sentiment or note.

I colored with a blue Prisma and metallic gold pen.  Some glitter was added to the edge - more magic dust!

CHALLENGES:  
Stash (cs):      Broken Fairy
Dies:       Come and Get It
                Happy Little Stamper
                Mod Squad
Border:     Simon says Stamp - Wednesday
Glitter:      Sparkle n Sprinkle
Bingo - row 2:  Crafty Gals Corner 
Any (twist of vintage):   Julia Spiri
Any:  Glitter n Sparkle
           Classic Design Team
           Crafty Catz
           Paper Nest Dolls
           Digi Choosday 
           Lemon Shortbread
           Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
           Crafting by Designs
           A Bit More Time to Craft

SCS Dare to Get Dirty - Nancy Litrell

When I saw the stencil on paper I realized it would fit the background for the Mojo sketch, so I have one more entry.  I always like to start with a sketch, so I appreciate the availability of the Mojp cktch this week!  The image is from Beccy's place, and I added Washi tape and a gem.
Sketch:   Mojo Monday
Humor:   Crafting-with-dragonflies

SCS Dare to get Dirty -Kathy Curry challenge

I managed to complete another entry for the Dare to Get Dirty week long challenge at SplitCoastStampers.  This is for the challenge sponsored by my WishRAK friend Kathy Curry,  Recipe:  AI image colored with water color pencils; SU Fundamental Phrases; a scrap of DP, blue Washi tape; a button shaped brad'
Sketch:   Mojo Monday
Summer:   Art Impressions
                    C.R.A.F.T. 
Summer treats:     Star Stampz              
                    

Happy 62nd Anniversary

Our friends are celebrating their 62nd anniversary - truly an occasion to commemorate.  Recently Mary Ellen Smith at Dearie Dolls posted an image of this couple - seated at opposite ends of the couch!  I asked if she could get them to pose again, seated closer!  She responded with two additional versions, including this one.  Perfect!  Mary Ellen, you are so great to respond to individual requests.
Recipe:  Darice embossing folder (hearts), some purple lace, floral FunTape, die cuts for letters and numbers; 7Gypsies library stamp for sentiment.
CHALLENGES:    
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Celebrations:   Get Creative
Lace:      Fussy and Fancy 
Flora:   Smon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
Any:    Art Impressions
             Jo's Scrapshack 

For Terry

The challenge at Art Impressions is to create a card using a slider or otherwise concealed image.  Since I do not have their new slider die, I made do by creating my own slider "frame" which I also paper pierced.  You most likely cannot see the piercing on the screen - nor can you see the true brown color of the Washi tape strips!   Oh, well...   It was after I made my choices that I realized this fisherman is an AI stamp - one I got a few years ago, probably at a yard sale!  It is marked 1996, so has been around for a while, but still timely.  This is for our son-in-law, and there will also be a birthday check concealed under the image.  He is an avid fisherman, so I can always find a theme!
At    http://anythingwisconsin.com/fishsayings.htm     I found the following to print on the inside:

 things that I have learned from fishing:
1. There is no such thing as too much equipment.
2. When in doubt, exaggerate.
3. Even the best lines get weak after they have been used a few times.
4. Sometimes you really have to squirm to get off the hook.
5. The fishing is always better on the other side of the lake.
6. Good things come to those who wade.

CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:    Sketch Saturday
Slide on by:     Art Impressions 
Summer:    Addicted-to-stamps
All about the boys:   Dar and Diane
Piercing:    Come and Get It

Card for hubby

Image by AI, colored with chalk pencils;  herringbone embossing folder, lightly sanded; teal washi tape; unknown sentiment.
CHALLENGES:  
Sketch:   Sketch Saturday
Masculine/ father's Day:   Double Click Connections 
                                             Craftin Desert Divas
                                             Jo's Scrapshack 
                                             Polkadoodles
                                             Dragonfly Journeys
Colors (orange, sand, shades of teal):  DRS
Any:     Inspiration Destination

Summer birthday fun

Image - pre-colored from Beccy's Place; AI sentiment; washi (bicycle) tape; flourish die cut; tiny flowers by Cheery Lynn dies
CHALLENGES:
Sketch:   Sketch Saturday
Aging with an attitude:    Art Impressions
Beccy's Image:   Beccys Place
Bright summer colors:   Cheery Lynn Designs
Flourishes:    Creative Knockouts 
Birthday:   DRS Designs  

Relaxin; with an iced latte

DP by Lily of the Valley; Art Impressions image, rubber Cafe sentiment; paper piecing; sequined hat, shiny green gems, gold metallic pen for earrings; the glass is colored to contain iced coffee!
Inside:   "God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of things.  Right now I am so far behind I will never die..."
Challenges:
Sketch:    Catch the Bug
Birthday:    Digi Choosday
Birthday with bling:  Great Impressions
Polka Party:   Dragonfly Journeys
Layers:   Art Impressions
Ready for summer:   Crafty Catz
Places to go (the lawn chair!!!):  Frilly and Funkie
Coffee:   Fresh Brewed

Girl Friends

Art Impressions people and sayings should bring a smile if not a laugh!  I used one of my favorite inside-the-card sayings:  "I don't do exercise... It makes my coffee spill!"
Recipe:  Stamps  -AI;  colored with Prismas;  Funtape washi tape; unknown DP and gems.
CHALLENGES:
Sketch:   Tuesday Morning Sketches
Laughing with you:   Art Impressions
Colors:    Your Next Stamp
Any, with sentiment:   Aud Sentiments 
Circles (on washi tape):  Stampotique
"Yummy" :    Double Click Connections   
Food:   Cute Card Thursday
Coffee:   Fresh Brewed 
Tea for Two:   Cardz4galz
Just us Girls:   Chocolate Coffee Cards 
Birthday celebration:  Polkadoodle 

Happy 29th!!!

 



This image is from a Pop- up kit by Art Impressions - it is pre cut and precolored..  I layered the main image and popped it up with pop dots.  The heart and flower are brads.  In case the screen is playhing tricks - the bg is purple, and so is the bg for the polka dots - and her top.
Sketch:       Sweet Sketch Wednesday2
Brads:        Art Impressions 
Birthday:    Aud Sentiments Challenge 
Purple:        Allsorts  
Polka dots:  Dare2bArtzy

For Terry

I hope this is ok for a masculine card.  Our son-in-law has a broken ankle, so he is pretty much confined to the recliner (there should be a remote in his hand LOL!).  Our daughter quilts, so that is a good touch in this Dearie Doll pre-colored image.  I use it a lot - quick and easy as that is often necessary for a get well type of card.  I used several papers acquired at a recent yard sale.  The little brown strips are duct tape that looks like plaid burlap, and the other narrow strip is washi tape.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:                   Mojo Monday
Use some yellow:   Fresh Brewed Designs
Spring:                   DRS Designs
For a man:             Morgans Artworld
Humorous:             Allsorts
Any:                        Brown Sugar Challenge
                                 Crafty Friends
                                 Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 
                                 Inspiration Destination
                                 
                                  
 

AI - Masculine birthday

 The AI challenge is to use watercolor and highlight with white gel pen.  I used watercolor pencils and an aqua pen. I did highlight the hat and the arms of the chair as well as the star (it was a purchased die cut) - but they do not show up much on the screen.  (IRL I created a plaid pattern for the lawn chair.)  Embellishments include Washi tape, shiny dark gold gems and die cut grass.
Sketch:                              Stella Says Sketch
Watercolor/white  pen:    Art Impressions Stamps 
Masculine:                        Stamping Boutique
Make us Laugh:               Ikes World  
3+ Layers:                        Vintage Stamping Challenge 
Die:                                    2 Crafty Girls 
Any:                                   Creative Fingers
                                            Avenue 613
                                            Stamped Blessings - Amusing Challenge
                                            Craft Your Passion 
                                          

Leaping ladies

I think this Art Impressions (pre-colored)  pop-up set, Enjoy the Ride, works well for challenges that include "leaping" - it is leap year, after all.  I just have no idea why they are running, leaping and jumping - just havin' fun!  (Actually, though, most folks of this generation probably ache too much to leap very high!!!)  The three gals and the purse are popped up on pop dots.  The sketch also gave me a chance to use some underutilized Washi tape!

CHALLENGES ENTERED: 
Sketch:                     Sweet Sketch Wednesday2
Shake, rattle, roll:    Art Impressions Stamps
Birthday:                  Di's digi Designs
Hop, skip, jump:      DRS Designs      
"Pop":                       Inkspirational Challenges
Girly:                         Fresh Brewed Designs
Color (blue, green):  Cupcake Inspirations
Any:                          One Crazy Stamper
                                  Craft Your Passion 
                                  The Paper Nest Dolls

Don't spill the coffee

The verse inside reads: " I don't do exercise...it makes my coffee spill."
Edna, by Rubbernecker; DP by Beau Papier; Petaloo flowers, shiny gems; Prisma colors; glitter; Fiskars scallop punch.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:           Stella Says Sketch
Coral, aqua:  Classy Cards n Such
                        DRS Designs
Coffee:            Creative Corner
                         Crafty Creations 
Glitter:            Sparkle n Sprinkle
Celebrate:       Great Impressions
Birthday:        Allsorts 
Any:                Whimsy Inspires
                         Crafty-Girls-Creations