{PIN}spirational #98

Today starts a new challenge at {PIN}spirational Challenges.  It will also be my last card submitted as part of the Design Team.

Our inspirational photo for the week:

And as always we have some great sponsors:

Sponsors are:

THE EAST WIND

Prize-3 digis

 

and

 

ALL DRESSED UP

 

Prize- 2 digis

 

I was able to use an image by East Wind called Hatted flower Mon Amour.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  God bless you!

Rag Doll Relaxing

I'm channeling my inner child today!  Our inspiration photo at {PIN}spirational Challenges certainly got that going:

Isn't that sooo sweet??  Then of course once I chose an image from one of our sponsors my inner child came out even more.  Who are our sponsors?:

BUGABOO

Prize 7 digis

~and~

 ANNE'S DIGITAL ART

Prize 5 digis

 

~and~

 A RANDOM FAN

Prize- 3 digis

 

Were you counting?  Yep - that's 3 sponsors!!!  Lots of prizes up for grabs!!  So I was able to choose an image from Bugaboo and I selected Penny Doll Relaxing.  I thought she was so cute and she threw me right into child mode.  LOL!!!  This is what I came up with:

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

• Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
• Simply Create Too - Shop Your Stash (used older flowers and papers)
• ABC Challenge - G is for Girls
• Avenue 613 Create - Anything Goes/Use Stash (flowers & papers from stash)
• Through the Purple Haze - Use a Digi
• Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything Goes
• Crafting From The Heart - Use punches/die cuts

Thanks for stopping by today!!!  God bless you!!!!

 

Hoping for Spring

I'm ready for Spring!  It's right around the corner.  So when it was time to pick an image for the "Anything Goes" challenge at {PIN}spirational Challenges this week, I fell in love the minute I saw "Flopsy In The Rain" from Crafty Sentiments.

We have 3 sponsors for our challenge this week:

Crafty Sentiments

 

 Prize-3 digis

-and-

 Di's Digi Downloads

Prize-$12 Voucher

 -and-

 A & T Digital Designs

Prize-2 digis 

And here's my creation using Flopsy In The Rain:

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you over at {PIN}spirational Challenges this week.  God bless you!!!!

The Classics - A bit of Alice

Alice in Wonderland.  Yep, it surely is one of the classics and this week at {PIN}spirational Challenges we are being inspired by a stack of classics:

 

 Of course we have great sponsors for this week too:

A Day for Daisies 

Prize-$12 Gift Card

-and-

 Bugaboo

 Prize-7 digis

-and-

Digital Delights

Prize-$5 Gift Voucher

I was able to use "A bit of Alice - Queen" from Bugaboo.  With Valentine's Day being right around the corner I had to use pinks!  

I hope you join us over at {PIN}spirational this week!  Thank you for stopping by today and spending a few moments with me.  God bless you!!!

{PIN}spirational Challenge #91

Oh I'm running so late this morning.....still have to get ready for work so nothing really chatty in this post today...sorry.

This card is for the {PIN}spirational Challenge #91 with the inspiration picture of:

 

Cute huh?  The sponsors are:

~SCRIBBLES DESIGNS~

Prize: 3 digis

 

...and...

 

~AURORA WINGS~

Prize-$10 worth of digis

 

My card is using just an embossing folder (a friend sent it to me) and markers:

 

 

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

Creative Creations Challenge - Less is More

Robyn's Fetish - Winter Cards

Thanks for stopping by!  God bless you!!!

 

 

Empty Cup?

Are you a half empty or half full type of person?  I tend to be a half full type person.  Guess it's the optimist in me.  This week at {PIN}spirational Challenges our inspiration picture is something that will inspire you to think about a half empty or half full cup.  Or it might inspire you to make a great cup of hot cocoa or coffee!  What do you think?

Of course we have some great sponsors:

Bugaboo

Prize-7 digis

-and-

Sassy Studio

Prize-4 digis

-and-

Sami Stamps

 Prize-$12 GC

Great prizes huh?  Well now, don't forget that if you want the chance to win, you have to play along with us!!  You could always make yourself a cup of something warm to drink while you're creating. 

I was able to use "Coffee Time" and "May Your Cup" from Bugaboo.  I colored the cup with markers and then used some dsp from my stash to finish off the card.

I look forward to seeing your project!! 

I'm also submitting the card for the following challenges:

• Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
• Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
• Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
• Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes with pearls or buttons

Thanks for stopping by today and spending a few minutes ith me.  God bless you!!!!!  Now go drink a warm cup of cocoa or coffee or tea! 

Twist of Faith & {PIN}spirational - 2 for Tuesday!

It's "Two for Tuesday" time again!  If you're looking for the {PIN}spirational challenge, please head to the 2nd half of this post.  :)

Twist of Faith has a very timely theme this week:  Traditional Christmas!  What does that mean?  Well, it can mean anything you want it to mean!  Do you have a Christmas tradition that you do every year?  Or is there an ornament that you hang every year?  Or maybe it's traditional Christmas colors...or a trip you take every year.  I decided that I would interpret "Traditional Christmas" as the true meaning behind Christmas - Celebrating the birth of our Savior.  

Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps & More who provided our Design Team with not only wonderful images, but even Guest Designers!  Be sure to not only visit Twist of Faith and participate in our challenge, but also to check out the wonderful Christmas images that Robyn's Fetish has....because they are having sale that is running through December 31st - 40% off ALL inventory!!!  WOW!!!!!!  It's a great time to pick up some new Christmas images....and any others that are on your wish list.

I used "Christmas Scene 1" for my card and colored it with Spectrum Noir markers.  I wanted to keep things a bit "rustic" so I used kraft color cardstock for the base of the card and found some brownish type dsp to go along with it.  Add a couple buttons and one of my favorite verses and this is what I ended up with:

I'm also submitting this card for the following challenges:

• Created with Love - Anything Goes
• Loves Rubberstamps - Anything Goes Christmas
• Tuesday Throwndown - What Christmas Means to You 
• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• Use it Tuesday - Winter & Holidays

 Next is {PIN}spirational Challenge.  As you know, we have a picture that is our inspiration and this week the picture is one of my favorite embellishments - BUTTONS!  

 

 We have two great sponsors this week:  Bugaboo and Scribble & Scrap.  I used "Sewing SB Thread" from Bugaboo.  I love Bugaboo images and guess what?!  They are having a sale too!!!!  Check them out because all images are 50% off through December 31st!   I decided to use pencils to color the image and used some stash items to finish it up.

Be sure to stop by Twist of Faith and {PIN}spirational Challenge this week!   Thank you for spending a few minutes with me today - God bless you!  Merry Christmas!!!!
 

Doing double duty - Twist of Faith & {PIN}spirational

Today is double duty here in my post.  Below you will find my cards for Twist of Faith and {PIN}spirational Challenges.

First up is {PIN}spirational Challenges.  We are given a photo to use for inspiration and have two sponsors:  Eureka Stamps and Anne's Digital Art.  The inspiration photo this week is:

I was able to use digi56801 Fall Frame by Eureka.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and then I used a sentiment stamp I had to put inside the frame.  I love using kraft colored cardstock and thought this was the perfect time to use it as a base.  Add some pieces of leftover paper and a few buttons and here's my final product:

 

Next up is Twist of Faith challenge #65 - 3 Color Combo.  You can use any 3 colors you would like but remember that you must include a positive or uplifting scripture, verse, or sentiment.  Our sponsor this week is StampArt Design by Kathryne.  I chose to use "Inspirational Candy Canes" because I love that the sentiment is built right into the image itself!  Plus how true - Jesus is the true Reason for the Season.  Of course my colors became red, white, and green.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and used an embossed piece that was sent to me in a swap.  Once I was done I thought it still needed a bit of "bling" so I dabbed red Stickles for the berries and center of all the poinsettias.  Here's the final product:

I hope to see you at {PIN}spirational Challenges and Twist of Faith Card Challenges this week.  Thank you for stopping by and spending a few minutes of your day with me.  I'm truly honored.  God bless you!!!!

Twist of Faith #63 - Lots of Layers / {PIN}spirational #83

It's TWO FOR TUESDAYS here in my world today!  I have two projects to share today.  

First up is Twist of Faith - Challenge #63 - LOTS OF LAYERS.  As soon as I saw the "Pretty Poinsettia" image by Meljen, I knew what I wanted to do.  Printed the image out several times and then cut the layers out and raised them with pop dots.  Christmas always should have some sparkle so I added some red Stickles to the petals.  I also used some layers with the paper too...and then added a simple sentiment to the inside.

 (side view and inside)

Next up is {PIN}spirational Challenges #83....here is our inspiration picture...

Isn't it just adorable!!!  Our sponsors this week are Creative Bug Digital Stamps and Bugaboo.  I was able to use a Bugaboo image.  I didn't want to use traditional baby colors because of the pea pod so I found some paper in my stash that was just perfect with the pea pod color!  Add a few buttons and voila!

I hope you come by both Twist of Faith and {PIN}spirational this week.  You could win some great prizes!!  Thanks for stopping by today and have a very blessed day!!!

Two for Tuesday! {PIN}spirational & Twist of Faith

It's Two for Tuesday this week since I have two DT cards for today.  

First up is Twist of Faith.  The theme this week is "Postcard/Card and Envelope/Pocket".  I must confess that this one stumped me a bit...but I decided to make a card and then decorate the envelope.  I figured I had plenty of time since I was on vacation last week.  Ah, but alas, it didn't happen!  I got the card made but the envie idea is still in my head.  Oh well.  So don't pay much attention to my card but check out the Twist of Faith blog to see the other DT projects because they are very cool!  Our sponsor this week is StampArt Design by Kathryne.  I used "Little Bear Pumpkin" for my card.  Here's the card (without envie - UGH!):
 

Next up is {PIN}spirational Challenge where the inspiration photo is:

The sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Design.  This is another one that I struggled with but here is what I came up with:

So come on over to both blogs and join in the fun!  Thanks for stopping by today.  God bless you and your family.

Twist of Faith - Things with Wings / {PIN}spirational Challenge - Anything Goes

It's a two for one Tuesday here today as I have double duty with Design Teams.  This isn't going to be very long as this morning we had to drop off our little Cosmo (female kitty) at the vet for her surgery today...so I only have about 10 minutes before it's time to leave for work.

First up is Twist of Faith - this week our challenge is Things With Wings.  We have a new sponsor this week:  DeeDee's Digi's.  Wait until you see her designs - love them!!!  I used "Endless Beginnings" for my card.  It doesn't show up very well in the picture, but I colored the dove in with a clear Spica Glitter pen to give it some sparkle.  I also went over the flower with the pens too.

Next is {PIN}spirational Challenges with the theme of "Anything Goes".  Our sponsors this week are Fresh Brewed Designs and My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps.  I used Joshua2415 for my image.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and then just used some papers I had on hand in my stash.

I hope you join me at both challenges this week.  I'd love to see your creations!  Thanks for stopping by today - God bless you!!!

{PIN}spirational #77 & Twist of Faith #57 - Inspired by a Song

It's a two for one day post!  Yep, it's not only another challenge week at Twist of Faith, but also my week for {PIN}spirational.

This week at Twist of Faith we are making creations inspired by a song.  Our sponsor is:

Eureka Stamps

Eureka Stamps (which I happen to love).  My song inspiration is "The Lord's Prayer".  What a beautiful song and part of scripture.  Here's my creation:
 

As you know, at {PIN}spirational Challenges we are always given a photo for inspiration:

 

Our sponsors this week are:

~QKR Stampede~

~Stamping Dragon~

I used this adorable dragon image for my card and created this:

I hope you join us at both challenges this week.  Thank you for stopping by today and God bless you richly!