A Winter Scene

The new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges is "A Winter Scene".  I chose a vintage postcard of a wintery bird scene.  I distressed the edge and added a little ink.  The branches needed a little glitter so added Stickles.  The festive poinsettia flowers sit on a piece of beautiful burgundy ribbon.  I added a couple of crystal gem swirls.  It looks like I negelcted to add any lace to this one - amazing!  Be sure to join us at Sparkles and show us your creation.  This month's sponsor is Marianne Design and the prize is either 1 stamp and 1 die or 2 dies.  They have some really beautiful dies.

Stamped Bird Tag

Our new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is to create something with stamping.  It can be hand stamped or digital.  I chose to hand stamp my background with a lace patterned rubber stamp.  I added lace, crystal gems and a chipboard birdcage.  The bird is a kraft colored cutout that I inked to bring out the design.  I topped the tag off with hand dyed vintage seam binding ribbon.  Stop by Ruby's and see what our talented design team created and be sure to show us your stamped project.

Flora and Fauna

The new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is Flora and Fauna.  I chose a bird with hydrangea flowers.  I added hand dyed seam ribbon and a cameo flower.  I stamped the writing on the background plaque and painted the edges with distress paint.  The wire coils finished off the flowers.  Stop by at Ruby's and show us what you create.

Inspiration at Alphabet Challenges

The new challenge at Alphabet Challenges is to use this beautiful montage of color as your inspiration.

 

I used vintage lace, flowers, pearl gems and a butterfly that I sprayed with Dylusions ink.  These are colors that I would not normally put together, so this was a fun challenge.  Stop by Alphabet Challenges and show us how the picture inspired you.

Traditional Red and Green

 

This month's challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges is to create something using your favorite colors.  My favorite Christmas colors are the traditional red and green.  I have used a K & Co. snowman diecut and vintage looking crinkle ribbon.  I added a crystal gem corner and a Tim Holtz pin with dangling charms.  I added the "25" to the enamel charm using rubons.  Our sponsor for this challenge is Marianne Designs.  The prize is two dies and she has tons of creative ideas on her website.  Be sure to stop by Sparkles and show us your favorite colors.

For the Boys

Our new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is to create something "For the Boys".  I chose to make a Father's Day card, since it is coming up quickly.  I used vintage looking map paper and an old Airmail envelope.  The ship in a bottle is a K & Co. sticker.  The propeller charm dangles from a decorative brad and baker's twine.  Join us at Ruby's and show us your creation.

Vintage Horse Card

The new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is to create something related to animals.  I chose this vintage horse postcard image because my oldest daughter loves horses.   This was her graduation card since she graduated with her Bachelor's degree on Saturday.  We are very proud of her.  Join us at Ruby's and show us your animal card.

Gorgeous Gowns

The new challenge at Alphabet Challenges is "G" for Gorgeous Gowns.  I chose a vintage print featuring an old fashioned gown.  I decided to use the elegant black and cream color scheme.  Vintage lace is always necessary with an old fashioned print.  I embellished the card with a cluster of vintage buttons.  Join us at Aplhabet Challenges and show us your design.

Baby It's Cold Outside Challenge

This month's challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges is to use hats, gloves, mittens and /or scarves.  I chose a Jolee's hat sticker for my element.  I layered lots of Christmas colored paper and used a crepe paper ribbon border decorated with vintage buttons.  Our sponsor for this month is Marianne's Designs.  Get a jump on your Christmas cards and stop by and show us your creation. 

Recipe Card Challenge

The new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is to use the recipe "Twine, Buttons & Embossing".  I chose a neutral embossed paper to layer over the old-fashioned floral print card base.  I inked the embossed areas lightly with Tea Dye Distress Ink and added a filigree corner (from Dry Gulch Beads).    The vintage nests and eggs advertisement went beautifullt with the champagne colored crystal bird sticker.  Everycard needs a little lace and that is the base for my twine and the vintage buttons.  Stop by and show us what you can cook up with this recipe.

Easter Cards

I wanted to show off the beautiful cards that I received for Easter this year.  My talented sister Sam and daughter Gianna gave me these pretty creations.  My sister used Inkadinkado stamps to create the background for the bottom card.  I love the embossed cardstock and the little birdie.  Gianna layered papers with flowers and a diecut and finished it off with crystal gems. I love the colors of both of them.  I love it when I receive cards from my family!

Angry Birds with a Sketch

 

The current challenge at Seems a Little Sketchy challenge Blog is this fun sketch.

 

 

 

I have used an image from Mygrafico's Aeroboy set.  I layered papers with a red background to form the center diamonds.  I added a little sparkle to the aviator glasses and I added a smidge of color to the birds with Distress markers.  Stop by and see what our other design team members have created.  We would love to see your interpretation of this sketch too.  The prize for this challenge is a set of digital stamps from Mygrafico.

 

 

 

 

Vintage Lady Card

The new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is "Ladies".  I chose to use a vintage image of a lady that I found on a Coke calendar magnet.  This calendar was from 1994 and the image looks like it is from a vintage postcard.  I added lace (of course) and red ribbon roses on the side.  The background is a lace diecut layered on green cardstock over black polka dot cardstock.  I finished the card with crystal and pearl gems and felt and crocheted flowers.  These bold tones are not my usual colors, but I enjoyed making it.  Join us at Ruby's and show us your creation.

Easter Card

The new challenge at Alphabet Challenges is "E" for Easter.  I chose a print of a vintage basket of Easter eggs with purple violas.  I added vintage lace and hand-dyed seam binding ribbon.  The pretty swirled 'E' is a rub-on.  I added pearl gems to finish the card.  Pop over to Alphabet Challenges and show us your Easter card.

Seems a Little Sketchy Card

 

Our new challenge at Seems a Little Sketchy is to use this pretty sketch.

 

 

I chose the digital image strawberries from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps who is our sponsor for this challenge.  ROBYN’S FETISH DIGITAL STAMPS AND MORE would like to announce to you that we have a new artist in our store.

To see these new images, just click on either DESIGNERS or the individual categories under DIGITAL STAMPS, for example, flowers, holidays, etc..

We hope that you will stop by our store herehttp://robynsfetish.com/shop/ and see our latest digital stamps.

 

I used a beautiful piece of old fashioned lace and added flowers and pearl gems.  Join us at Seems a Little Sketchy to see what the other talented design team members created.  Be sure to show us yours too. 

 

 

 

Spring Birds Sharing an Umbrella

 

Our new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is spring inspired.  This time, I am the challenge host and I have chosen umbrellas or raindrops.  In fact, it is raining while I am writing this post.  I found a beautiful vintage postcard image of two birds sharing an umbrella.  I added lace and pink furry trim along with a patinaed metal flower.  Be sure to stop by Ruby's and show us your creation.

A Christmas Carol Card

This month's challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges is to create a card inspired by a Christmas Carol.  I found a vintage postcard image of Cristmas carolers and added a poinsettia flower and ivy leaves.  I used sheet music embossed background paper and a piece of vintage lace.  Hop over to Sparkles to show us your creation.  Our sponsor this month is Marianne Design and the prize is two dies or one die and one stamp.

Seems a Little Sketchy Card

 

The current challenge at Seems a Little Sketchy is this new sketch.

 

 

I used the digi image Forget Me Not from Aurora Wings.  I used Distress markers because I love the soft, worn out colors you get with them.  I added diecut flowers from K & Co. and a brass corner filigree from www.drygulch.com.  I piece of vintage lace and pearl gem swirls finish the card.  Be sure to show us your creation using this sketch to be eligible for a prize from our sponsor Aurora Wings.

 

Country Flowers

We have a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges.  The theme is "C" for Country Flowers.  I have chosen a print of colorful sunflowers from Lily of the Valley.  I added a textured mat and glittered paper for the background.  The flowers with their sparkly centers all sit on a ruffled piece of seam binding ribbon.  Join us at Alphabet Challenges to see what our talented team created and be sure to show us your creation. 

Happy Birthday Card

Our new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is Happy Birthday.  I chose bright colors and a medal with a crown.  I used spirelli shapes to make the medal portion with a crown sticker.  The medal has lots of ribbons too.  Stop by and see what the other desaign team members created.  We would love to see your Happy Birthday creation as well.

Seems a Little Sketchy Challenge

It is time for a new challenge at Seems a Little Sketchy.  I chose the image "Popcorn Ellie" from The Paper Nest.  I decided to use the popcorn bowl as a vase for a flower.  I distressed and inked the edges and I added a piece of velvet lace.  Check out our sponsor, The Paper Nest, for great digis.  Join us at Seems a Little Sketchy and show us what you create with this great sketch.

Shamrock Green Card

 

The current challenge at Ruby's Rainbow Challenges is all about color.  We want to see what you create with the color green plus one more color.  I went with a shamrock card since it is already March.  The tag is a resist card that I sprayed green and embellished with tissue tape.  I used ribbon and lace and a vintage style safety pin.  The shamrock is a gem sticker from Michaels.  Stop by and show us your green creation.