Fathom Calmsea

The first challenge is to create a card or project based on the inspirational photo provided. I saw all the vibrant colors in this photo including the blues, greens, teals, and coral colors. The second challenge is to use seven of something; and I chose to use 7 dew drops for bubbles.


Challenge: There She Goes Challenge #63
Challenge: Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #33
Main Stamp: Sweet November Fathom Calmsea & Lio (CCD)
Patterned Paper: Whimsy (DCWV)

Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
-hair: R11, R12, R14, R17
-other: G20, G21, YG01, YG13, YG95, YG23, YG25, YG41, YG45, YG91, YG95, B21, B24, B41

OA Happy Day - Oliver

The challenge is to create a card or project using the sketch provided.


Challenge: Wags 'n Whiskers - DT Call
Main Stamp: Oliver & Amelia Happy Day (TGF)
Patterned Paper: Animal Crackers (DCWV)
Cricut Cartridge: My Community

Copic Colors: (none - colored pencils)

Update: I was a winner at Wags 'n Whiskers DT Call for this Challenge - I will be the October/November Guest Designer!

Marlene

The first challenge is to create a card or project based on the sketch provided. The other two challenges are to use punches.


Challenge: The Greeting Farm - Farm Fresh Friday
Challenge: Speedy The Cat's Friends Challenge #11
Challenge: Wags 'n Whiskers - Challenge #27
Main Stamp: Critter Crew Marlene (TGF)
Patterned Paper: Mango Frost (DCWV)
Dry Embossing: Papertrey Ink Impression Plate In Bloom
Cricut Cartridge: Lacy Labels

Copic Colors:
-monkey: E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49, E13, E15
-hair: n/a
-other: G00, BG13, BG18, YR00, YR02, R02, R05, R08, 0


Update: I was the winner at The Stamping Bazaar DT Call for this card!

Tips, Tricks & Techniques 0x016

Paper-piecing is a fun technique but sometimes a single piece layered on the image looks out of place. I have a tip that might help camouflage the layering. When cutting around the outline of the paper-pieced section, I take into effect how the image is suppose to look if it was 3D. If that line is naturally behind or underneath another part of the image then I cut just inside the line. When it's suppose to be a higher part of the image, then I cut just on the outside of the line. After placing the piece on the image, this technique will help the mind better interpret the image in 3D.

Darby & Chenille

The first challenge is to create a project based on the sketch design provided; the second challenge is to get inspiration from the photo provided which for me, included water, turquoise and a orange; and the last challenge is to use the theme "You and Me."


Challenge: Quirky Crafts Challenge #32
Challenge: Simon Says Stamp Challenge
Challenge: The ABC Challenge: Y is for ...
Main Stamp: Sweet November Darby & Chenille (CCD)
Patterned Paper: Nana's Kitchen (DCWV)
Dry Embossing: Fiskars Texture Plates Lace
Cricut Cartridge: Lacy Labels

Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
-hair: YR12, YR14, YR18
-other: YR21, YR23, G12, G14, BG01, BG02, BG05, BG09, BG10, C3, C5

Wild Sprouts Sassy Suzi

The combination of challenges include creating a project based on the sketch provided; using a holiday color combination but is a non-holiday themed; another color challenge inspired by holiday wrapping paper that has olive green and pink; and finally to use a number.


Challenge: The Greeting Farm - Saturday Sketch
Challenge: Pile It On Challenge #27
Challenge: InStyle Color Challenge
Challenge: PaperPlay Challenge #27
Main Stamp: Wild Sprouts Sassy Suzi (TGF)
Patterned Paper: Lemonade (BG)
Cricut Cartridge: Lacy Labels & Mickey Font

Copic Colors:
-skin: E11, E13, E15, E07
-hair: W5, W6, W8, W10
-other: E70, E71, E74, R81, R83, R85, E41, E42, YG93, YG95, YG97

Update: I was awarded the top 3 at Pile It On for this challenge!

OA My Favorite Things - Amelia

The challenge is two part - the first is a color challenge with the colors lavender, olive and pink; the second challenge is to create a card or project based on the sketch provided. I mirrored the embellishments' position from the sketch to balance out the image.


Challenge: Club Anya & Friends - Wild Card Wednesday
Challenge: Tickled Pink - Stamp Saturday
Challenge: Creative Card Crew DT Call
Main Stamp: Oliver & Amelia My Favorite Things (TGF)
Patterned Paper: Kioshi (BG)

Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
-hair: R81, R83, R85
-other: V12, V17, V15, E43, E44, G40, G82, G85, R20, R22, R24, R27

Update: I was the winner at Tickled Pink Stamp Month Challenge for this challenge!

Wild Sprouts Hugh

The challenge is to create a card inspired by your home town's heritage, popular icons or predominant culture. The second challenge is to add texture.

For the first challenge, I live in Fort Worth, Texas and included several elements: First I gave Hugh a trendy cowboy hat and rope to represent all the casual cowboys of the city; next the shape behind him resembles the towering grain silos that dot my area; the star is for the state's nickname, "Lone Star State" and features a new city logo; the metal tag has been distressed to symbolizes the metal recycling industry that I drive past regularly; and lastly I riveted a faux leather to the background to represent the town's culture and ample selection of cowhide upholstery.


Challenge: Club Anya & Friends - Monday Mania
Challenge: Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Challenge #15
Main Stamp: Wild Sprouts Hugh (TGF)
Patterned Paper: Nana's Kids (DCWV)

Copic Colors: E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, E27, E29, B93, B95, B97, YG93, YG95, YG97, R05, R08, R27, W1, W2, W4, W6, W7, W8, W10. 110

Live Simply Beaver

The challenge is to create a project using die cuts.


Challenge: Creative Card Crew Challenge
Main Stamp: none, used the "Beaver" for the main image
Patterned Paper: unknown scraps
Cricut Cartridge: Live Simply

Copic Colors: (none)