Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Challenge 13

Yay!! It's another anything goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends! As a member of the Design Team it's my job to present the challenge to you and entice you to come join in during the next two weeks! So here's a sneak peek at my creation. 

I hope you'll pop over to the blog and check out the new logos and blog design and all the talent over there from my fellow DT members. There's three great sponsors and prizes for the top 3 winners.

 A Day for Daisies - Prize - $12 Gift Certificate

Bugaboo Stamps - Prize - 7 Images  

Karleigh Sue -  Prize - 4 Images

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It was awesome to work with the Karleigh Sue image: Adrianna's Owl. I was really inspired to create something lovely. I was showing my daughter how to blend distress ink and we created several blends. So this card started with the rainbow strip. I chose all the colors for the card based on that.    

I decided to print this image on draft (economy) mode so that the outline wouldn't be dark. I plan to do this a lot more often. Although I did need to darken the eyes of the image with a copic marker, everything else was just perfect. I had so much fun coloring and creating. The Lawn Fawn die and stamp really completed the look. The circle panel is raised on the remnants of pop dots for a stable passage through the mail. Isn't she so cute!!

Supplies:

• Karleigh Sue image: Adrianna's Owl - printed on Copic Xpress It bending card on  draft mode
• Inkessentials pop it
• Wink of Stella - clear pen
• Copic markers - C5 and (see picture below)
• Stampin' Up! - orange ribbon
• Stampendous - Fran's mixed media paper
• Recollections - bling and black yardstick
• Lawn Fawn - scripty sayings stamp set, large stitched circle stackable die
• American crafts - card base
• Versafine black onyx ink
• Tim Holtz distressed ink - broken china, chipped sapphire, squeezed lemonade, peacock feathers, fossilized amber

Challenges:

• DLART July Linky Challenge - anything goes
• Bugaboo Stamps - July anything goes
• Crafty Friends - #9 anything goes
• Digi Galore - summery bright
• Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - #287 CAS
• Scrapper's Delights - #46 anything goes

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Dad Happy Father's Day

It's Day 2 of my new obsession - the one sheet wonder (OSW)!! Here's the template I used to make this year's Father's Day cards. Every day until June 21st (Father's Day in the USA), I'll share my OSW creations.

This style requires a card base and focal layer to go with the cuts from the OSW template.  I thought stamping would be the perfect accompaniment. Using the OSW method took all the guess work out and I found myself having more fun with the supplies I have.

Supplies:

• The Paper Studio - patterned paper
• Card bases - DCWV
• layers - Bazzill, DCWV
• Stamps - outside: Stampendous, inside: Stampin' Up!
• Memento Ink

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out my daily posts.

La-Vie

Challenges:

• The Crafter's Cafe - #120 anything goes
• Creative Moments - Challenge 70 Anything Goes/Man in your Life/Fathers Day
• Inspiration Destination - #37 Anything goes
• Moo- Mania & More - Anything goes
• The Three Muses Challenge - Male of the species
• Word Art Wednesday - #187 anything goes
• DLART june linky - anything goes

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Mother's Day Card featuring Clear and Simple Stamps

It's Mother's Day!! Wishing a happy and healthy day to all my mom friends around the world!!

Today I have a card for you! It's a little out of my comfort zone because of the large bold background print on the base card from Micheals. Of course it all started with the beautiful lady outline sticker from Elizabeth Crafts. I made my own glitter paper using Sookwang tape, Stampendous mixed media cardstock and warm diamond glitter. The focal is perched on a beautiful nestabilities die cut from Sizzix.

I colored the focal with black and red Copic markers and fussy cut the scene. The bow and the white section of her skirt are 3D - popped up on foam tape. The burlap ribbon from The Paper Studio seemed to break up the pattern and bring focus to the focal. 

The internal sentiments are from Clear and Simple Stamps in Versafine Ink. Thanks for stopping by!

La-Vie


Challenges

• Amusing Challenges - Mother's Day/feminine
• 613 Avenue Create - anything goes
• One Stitch at a time - #236 anything goes
• Scrapbook Blessings club - anything goes
• Scribble and Scrap - always anything goes
• Sentimental Sundays - mother's day/really girly
• DLART - May Linky Challenge

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Anything Goes Challenge - 'Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

It's time for another DT post! Please join in Challenge 9: anything goes craft challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends challenge blog! It's been a blast being on this DT, but I need to see your creations to make it SPECTACULAR!!

The challenge runs for two weeks starting May 3rd (Australia Eastern Standard Time). Ok, so guess what? We have not one, not two, BUT THREE sponsors - Sami Stamps, Bugaboo Stamps and Ching-Chou Kuik! They have offered some amazing prizes! Please check out their sites and show them some love!

#1

http://samistampsshop.blogspot.com.au/

Prize ~ $12 Gift Certificate

#2

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

Prize ~ 7 Images

#3

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/gjzcck

Prize ~ 1 Image

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I was very fortunate to receive the digi
Hello magnolia by Ching-Chou Kuik!

It's a beautiful image with lots of hair (my arch nemesis!) I had fun learning where to put the highlights and low lights. I am sure you cannot guess what I colored with! Wink of Stella!!! 

Here's a better look at the subtle shimmer you get with Wink of Stella brush pens. They have a limited color palate but I was able to layer colors to create deeper shades and to blend colors. I have never tried this technique with Wink and I was so happy with the results.

Wink does not yet have skin tones so I did use a Copic to color her skin with minimal blending. The rest of the CAS card came together rather quickly. 

Supplies:

• Stampendous mixed media cardstock (digi printed on...)
• We R Memory Keepers - inked rose (Card base)
• Live for today: dollar tree (sentiment)
• simple stories say cheese - layers
• wink of stella brush pens
• Copic Marker E11 
• Scotch ATG

Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:

• DLART - May Linky Challenge

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My First DT Post for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #7 - Anything goes

I'm SUPER excited to reveal my first DT post for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends challenge blog! It's always anything goes so I hope you start entering regularly!! So join in on the fun during this two week challenge! Can't wait to see what you, my faithful followers, create!!

This month we have not one, not two, BUT THREE sponsors! Cottage Rose Graphics, Kith and Kin Stamp Company, Michele R Designs. Here's the sponsor's links and the prizes...

First Sponsor

https://www.etsy.com/shop/cottagerosegraphics

Prize ~ $20 to spend in store

Second Sponsor

 https://www.facebook.com/kithandkinstampco/app_150178545006427

Prize ~ 3 Images

Third Sponsor

http://www.michelerdesigns.com/

Prize ~ €10 Gift Voucher

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On with my project!!!! 

I was given the cutest digi called Jordan Rock Star by Kith and Kin Stamp Co. I decided to decorate a 5" x 7" flip top notebook with the image.

I started by reducing the image and printing with the economy setting. I didn't want a heavy harsh line as I colored Jordan in. Where I needed darker lines I traced with a black Copic multiliner 0.3 for more contrast.

Since Jordan is a rock star I decided to give his skin an edgy, grundge look by shading with a BV00 Copic. I also used a real jeans swatch soaked in colorless blender to give his jeans an authentic stonewashed look. Once I fussy cut him out, I ran a black Copic along the white edges of the paper to color them. That makes it look like I cut him out perfectly.

Here's a look at the whole notebook. Using a card front from DCWV and scraps I created this notebook cover. I was inspired by this pin on Pinterest. However, the addition of wood veneers made me very happy. I inked one with Distress ink and covered in glossy accents and I covered the remaining two wood veneers in coordinating scraps.

The Cricut cuts were made using my Cricut Explore and design space. I believe the notes and stars were from Hannah Montana cartridge. I decided to try my hand at some rock star lettering. LOL! Well, I think that makes this work of art a definite original.

I love the definition and style of this notebook and I believe it will make a little boy very happy.

Supplies:

• Jordan Rock Star digi by Kith and Kin Stamp Co. 
• 5"x 7" kraft cover notebook from Dollar Tree
• Stampendous Mixed Media Cardstock
• DCWV card front - Boyhood box of cards
• Bo Bunny - Mama-Razzi shutter cardstock
• Basic Grey - striped cardstock
• Bazzill - black and blue cardstocks
• Cricut Explore - music notes
• Star paper, Wood veneers from my stash
• Wink of Stella - clear
• American Crafts - red twine
• Elizabeth Crafts spring action scissors (fussy cut scissors)
• Uniball Signo white gel pen
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Broken China applied with Imagine Crafts - Brushstix
• Adhesives: ATG, Ranger multi medium matte, Glossy Accents, Zig 2 Way glue pen
• Copic Multiliner black .05, blue .03
• Copics (see below)

Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:

• Aliciabel Challenge Blog - #6 Anything Goes (AG)
• Artbymiran's challenges - #29 AG
• Crafty Catz - #273 AG
• Digitally Sweet challenges - #133 AG
• Jo's Craft Shack - #82 AG
• Simply Create Too Challenge Blog - #82 AG
• Simply Papercraft - #1 AG
• left of center creative challenges - #72 monochromatic
• Craftin Desert Divas - AG Linky Party

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Tutorial Video - Copic-blended Outline Sticker - Dazzles from Hot off the Press

You asked, so I created my first video tutorial on how to create your own glitter paper using Elizabeth Crafts warm diamond glitter. I also show you how to apply outline stickers and shade like a rock star with Copics. Please share this lil ditty and subscribe to my YouTube channel (pretty please)?!?

I sweat hard to make this video. I called Apple and was on the phone 2 hours. I then went to the apple store for an hour training. Finally I figured out how to use iMovie and will make many more videos.

Tune in next time for the project I create using this cute lil chick!

La-Vie

Day 11 (of 12) Days of Christmas - Joy

It's day eleven of the Honeybearz Designs Annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!! 

Today and tomorrow I will post a new project which will complete the 12 days of the hop. It's been a blast to participate along with all of these talented bloggers and guest designers. 

What's in it for you? Well... boundless inspiration, generous craft companies/sponsors and giveaways galore! 

If you've arrived here form Miranda's blog you're in the right place! If not please feel free to start from the beginning of the hop by clicking here.

Comment on all the blogs in the hop to be entered to win some amazing blog candy from our sponsors and me! Check out my sidebar for the complete list of sponsors. And for a chance at a crafty grab bag of goodies from me, follow me on all social media. Leave me another comment telling me where you followed me and your username so I can follow you back. Here are my links:

1. Pinterest
2. Instagram
3. YouTube
4. Facebook
5. Twitter
6. Follow me on blogger or Bloglovin - links on my sidebar.

I was Pinspired! Check out the card that inspired me here. 

I created the focal images by selectively inking parts of the stamps with Memento dew drops inks. Luckily they have a pointy tip and I can get into small areas. While this method is not 100% I am very happy with how it came out.

Supplies:

·       Inkadinkado - Evergreen Holiday

                      -  Joy; Rhubarb Stalk, Cottage Ivy, Bahama Blue memento ink

                      -   Pine Cone; Rhubarb Stalk, Cottage Ivy, Rich Cocoa memento ink

                      -  Ornament branch; Ladybug, Cottage Ivy memento ink

·       Stampendous Fran’s Mixed Media White Paper

·       Inkadinkado – Warm Holiday Wishes: Merry Christmas; Rich Cocoa memento ink

·       Lawn Fawn – Peace Joy Love 6x6 paper pack

·       Worldwin – Doublemates cardstock: Grassy Green

·       Wink of Stella clear glitter pen

·       Recollections – gold glitter embellishments

       Stampin' Up! - Tidings of Joy

        Copics - E11

        Memento Tuxedo Black

Thanks for hopping by! Don't forget to leave me a nice comment to be entered into the drawings. Good luck and please hop next to Sandy's blog!!

The entire lineup for today is:

1. Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer - Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca

2. Scrappin Madge ~ www.thescrappinlounge.com

3. Beth McGee ~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com

4. Amy E. ~ http://www.scrapthissavethat.com/

5. Denise ~ www.craftconfectionery.com

7. Cely ~ http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com

8. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

9. Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

10. Anna- http://www.stampanna.com

11. An'Jenic- http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

12. Angela- http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

13. Heather- www.paper-junkie.blogspot.com

14. Jessica -http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/

15. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com/

YOU ARE HERE 16. La-Vie Borde-Perry ~ http://www.cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/

17. Sandy- http://www.scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com

18. Carla ~ http://racincrafts.blogspot.com

19. Lori ~ http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

20. Ashley W ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

21. Robin L. ~ http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow!! You won't want to miss a thing!!

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La-Vie