Kurly-Q

New Blog

2012-01-15T21:37:00.000-06:00

Hi all! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Just wanted to let anyone who's interested know that I have a new blog. I've kind of switched gears in my creating and am leaning more towards art journaling and mixed media art. I've got a long way to go in improving, but I wanted to keep a record of my growth and encourage anyone else out there that may be afraid of starting. It has truly been a wonderful addition to my life. I have processed so many emotions and gunk... it's just so cleansing for my soul. So, if you are so inclined, please feel free to check out my new blog: Sparrow's Journey.

Shelly's Images 12 Days of Christmas - Final Day and a Good-bye

2011-12-12T06:09:00.000-06:00

Hi all! Well, it's the final day of The 12 Days of Christmas over at Shelly's images. Many of our games are still going on until Midnight tonight, so get your entries in! The DT had a Secret Santa exchange that included Christmas socks. We all have to post a pic wearing our new socks! I have to say, my Santa did a wonderful job and I love my socks! They are so warm and cozy.

She also sent me an awesome little package of gifts. Those Maltesers just melt in your mouth... I've never had a malted milk ball that I liked, let alone taste so good, lol! I was sharing them with my hubby, but ended up taking most of them back from him because they were so good! The mint cake was yummy too. I have been wanting one of the Quickie Glue pens for a long time, but just never bought it for myself and I love the other little extras too!

Thanks so much Santa!

I'm sad to say though, that this is my last official day with the Shelly's Images team. It has been such a wonderful ride with such a great group of women. Shelly and the rest of the girls feel like extended family and really have a great time behind the scenes. If it weren't for Shelly, I never would have applied to a design team and I'm so thankful for her encouragement. I'm so going to miss them all!

Shelly's Images 12 Days of Christmas

2011-12-01T10:29:00.000-06:00

Hey all! This week begins our 12 days of Christmas Celebration and to kick it off, we have a two week challenge! The challenge is "There's No Business Like Snow Business" so we want to see snow. Once you've entered a project with a snow theme, you can enter as many additional "anything goes" projects as you want. Stop by the main blog for all the details and be sure to check it out each day for our ongoing celebration. The DT has also created some gorgeous projects.

This week, the DT used the new Snow Lady Set. She makes an absolutely adorable card! I used lots of stickles on this one. :) Thanks so much for dropping by!

DYSU Challenge #45 Inspired by Song

2011-11-10T07:38:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new challenge here at Do You Stack Up?! With the holidays just around the corner, I love using music to set the mood. So, this week, we want your projects to be Inspired by a Song! Please be sure to let us know in your post what your song is. ;)

This week's Sponsors:

JLJ Designs $10 Gift Certificate

Di’s Digi Downloads Winner’s Choice of 5 Digis

So glad you could stop by! The song I chose for my card is "Let It Snow." The image I'm using today is called Whimsical Snowflake Tree from The Stamping Boutique. The sentiments are from Raindrop Echo Designs.

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: It's What's on the Inside That Counts!

2011-11-10T07:36:00.001-06:00

Hi all! Welcome to a new challenge at Shelly's Images! This week we are using Holly and we want you to show us the inside of your card! Be sure to stop in at the main blog to see what the rest of the girls have been up to! Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Monochromatic Plus Ribbon

2011-11-03T19:31:00.003-05:00

Hey everyone! Welcome to a new challenge at Shelly's Images! This week we are featuring Shelly's Spider Web Set which comes with some backgrounds and sentiments. Our challenge is Monochromatic plus a ribbon. I thought this would make a perfect bookmark for a boy. Be sure to stop by the main blog to see what the rest of the team has created!

DYSU Challenge #44 Teal

2011-11-03T19:22:00.000-05:00

Hey, hey! It's time for a new challenge at Do You Stack Up?! We have a fun and easy challenge this week. We want to see some Teal on your project. You can use a little or a lot!

This week's Sponsors:

The Craft’s Meow
Winner’s Choice of 1 Stamp Set

Stretch ‘n Bubbles
Winner’s Choice of 4 Digis

Copic Marker Scrapbooking
6 Copic Ciao Markers (North/South America),
Martha Stewart punch (rest of the world)

Hi all... for our challenge this week, I got to play with the most adorable stamp set from The Craft's Meow! This set is called "Sending You Sunshine". I made a baby card with it, but it has other pieces that can hang from the clothesline for friendship and thinking of you cards. I paperpieced a lot much of it with paper from My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose: Gertie collection.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cupcake Craftroom Guest Designer

2011-11-01T07:26:00.000-05:00

Good morning all! Today I am guest designing over at The Cupcake Craftroom. The challenge is Sweet Christmas.

I've used Cup of Cocoa from Whimsie Doodles. (If you follow the link, you'll see it a little more than half way down the page.) There are some other adorable snowmen and women there as well.

Stamps: Whimsie Doodle Cup of Cocoa
Paper: Crate Paper's Snow Day
ProMarkers: Ice Grey 1, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Tan, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Sandstone
Accessories: Snowflake Charm, Baker's Twine, Foam Dimensionals, Flatback Pearls

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Cutie Pie Challenge - 2W, cards - (1st week) Use a Charm
Lexi's Creations - 2W - (1st week) Use Charm
Paper Playtime - 2W - (1st week) Anything Goes-Past or Present Project
Paper Pretties - SIO - Use a Sentiment
Pollycraft - SIO - Anything Goes
There She Goes - "Au Naturale" (use Jute, hemp, burlap, twine etc)
Come and Get It Challenges - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Keep Warm
A Gem of a Challenge - 2W - 1stW - #33 Cold and Frosty
Little Claire's - M, 3E, SIO - #14 Christmas
Sweet Stampin - 2E, must Stamp - Anything goes
Crimbo Crackers - 2W, must be Christmas - (1st week) Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything Goes
Meljens Designs - SIO - Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (1st week) Use a Digi
I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #88 Cute
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Phindy's Place Guest Designer

2011-10-28T09:04:00.000-05:00

Good morning all! I was asked to guest design at Phindy's Place for their paper piecing challenge! I chose to work with this adorable fairy called Flower Top Fairy Violet.
Her dress is paper pieced and her wings are covered with stickles. I'll be back later to share the inside of my card. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamps: Flower Top Fairy Violet, Raindrop Echo Designs Everyday Mini Postage Stamps
Paper: Basic Grey Oxford, Kraft
ProMarkers: Ivory, Blush, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Burgundy, Ruby Red, Poppy, Tan, Cinnamon, Cocoa
Accessories: Baker's Twine, mini buttons, Whimsy Stamps mushroom charm

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz - 3E, C10 - Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Sparkle
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything Goes
Hanna & Friends - Glitter
Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (1st week) Use a Digi
Crafts and Me - #58 Blue
Flutterby Wednesdays - 1E, must include butterfly, fairy or angel - #176 open
I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #88 Cute
Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #37 Anything goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Whimsy Inspiration - 3E, SIO - buttons
Craft Your Passion - Use KRAFT Paper
Mojo Monday - Sketch*

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Tic Tac Toe and Corn Harvest

2011-10-27T09:50:00.000-05:00

Welcome to a new challenge at Shelly's Images! This week we are playing Tic Tac Toe, so head over to the main blog to check out the board and the projects from the rest of the Design Team. Our featured image this week is the new Corn Harvest Set. Be sure to stop in at the blog tomorrow for Freebie Friday.

Stamps: Shelly's Images Corn Harvest Set
Paper: Echo Park A Walk in the Park, Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard Soup, Kraft
Accessories: Paper piecing, Baker's Twine, Flatback Rhinestones, Sweet Stop Sketch SSS124

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

AiFactory - 1E, SIR - (2nd week) Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (1st week) Make Us Laugh
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (1st week) Use a Digi
Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #37 Anything goes
Scrapbook Sisters - #58 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #38 Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Use KRAFT Paper
Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts - Embellish it!! (at least 3 embellishments)

DYSU Challenge #43 Halloween

2011-10-27T06:46:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! So glad to have you with us again at Do You Stack Up?! This week we are getting in gear to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year! That's right... we want to see your Halloween creations!

This week's Sponsors:

Stitchy Bear Designs $10 Gift Voucher

Sassy Cheryl Designs $5 Gift Certificate

Prairie Fairy Designs $15 Gift Certificate

For my card today, I used an adorable image from The Prairie Fairy called Pumkin Dillan. Thanks so much for dropping in today!

Stamp: The Prairie Fairy Pumkin Dillan
Paper: Echo Park A Walk in the Park, Kraft
ProMarkers: Amber, Pumpkin, Mandarin, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Ivory, Blush, Turquoise, Duck Egg
Accessories: Lace, Stitching

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - #12 Halloween (2nd wk)
Digi My World - 2W, SIR - #5 Fall
Fab 'n' Funky - 1E, C10 - #95 Halloween
I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #88 Cute
Inky Impressions - 2W, SIO - #20 Halloween
Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #37 Anything goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty - 2W - #65 halloween
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Sisterhood of Crafters - 2W, 3E - Halloween
Stampin' Royalty - 3C - #95 Halloween
The Paper Variety - 1E - #57 Halloween
Celebrate the Occasion - 1E - #36 Fall
Partytime Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #38 Anything Goes
Passion For Promarkers Challenge - must use promarkers - #123 For a Child
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include spooled item - Inspired by Halloween
Top Tip Tuesday - 3E - #57 Trick or Treat
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - M, 1E - (October) Lace
Craft Your Passion - Use KRAFT Paper
Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Autumn or Halloween
Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - (2nd week) Halloween
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (1st week) Halloween
Get Hippity with Ippity - 2W, 1E, SIO - (2nd week) Fall Colors
Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween/Fall
Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Anything Goes
There She Goes - Halloween or Autumn
The Shabby Tea Room - Photo Inspiration* Happy Halloween
Card Cupids - Halloween
Creative Inspirations Paint - 1E - Halloween
Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Halloween
The Crafty Pad - SIO - Halloween
2 Sisters - #62 Pumpkin Patch
Allsorts - 1E - #126 Halloween
Craft Your Days Away - 2W - 2ndW #31 Halloween Colours
Crafters Cafe Kids - M - Fall/Halloween projects
Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - 1stW Halloween
Sweet Stampin - 2E, must Stamp - Trick or Treat
Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only - Halloween
Fashionista Friday - Halloween or fall
Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - fall colours
Cupcake Craftroom - 3E, P1 - Halloween with Kraft
Freshly Brewed Monthly Challenge - M, 5E, SIO, P1 - Pumpkins
Get Funky - M, SIR, P15 - Autumn
Really Reasonable Ribbon - P1/15, Must use ribbon - Fun for Fall
Through the Craftroom Door - P1/15 , 3E - Happy Halloween

Bugaboo Guest Designer

2011-10-23T10:59:00.001-05:00

Hi all! My DYSU teammate, Denise, and I are guest designing over at Bugaboo this week (they are also sponsoring the DYSU challenge this week). The theme is "Homecoming/School Colors". My daughter is currently going to school at Florida State University and it is also my Alma mater so I'm using garnet and gold - Go Noles! My daughter is also in the band and is majoring in music so this little guy seemed perfect for her card.

Stamps: Bugaboo Just a Note 6, Raindrop Echo Designs Get Well Sentiments
Paper: Crate Paper's Snow Day, Echo Park A Walk In the Park, Kraft
ProMarkers: Ivory, Blush, Ruby, Burgundy, Gold, Sunflower, Tulip, Cool Grey 5
Accessories: Charm from Whimsy Stamps

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - 3E - at least one metal embellishment
Meljens Designs - SIO - Red and Gold

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Show Us What You Got!

2011-10-21T10:03:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone and welcome to a new challenge here at Shelly's Images! This week we want you to SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT! So Anything Goes! Be sure to stop over at the main blog to see what the other girls have created. There is also an adorable freebie available today through Sunday... you'll definitely want to check it out!

For my card this week, I used an "oldie" called Pumpkins, which is an absolutely gorgeous image.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. - 5E - Autumn/Fall
Little Red Wagon - #103 Fall
Get Hippity with Ippity - 2W, 1E, SIO - (1st week) Fall Colors
Paper Sundaes - 3E, C10 - Halloween or Fall
Pile It On - Fall is for Fun
Crafty Emma - E3 - #58 Forever Autumn
My Sheri Crafts - #71 Pumpkins

DYSU Challenge #42 Trees

2011-10-21T09:45:00.000-05:00

Welcome once again to a new challenge here at Do You Stack Up?! This week we want to see Trees on your projects!

This week's Sponsors:

Bugaboo Stamps
Winner’s Choice of 7 Digis

The Stamping Boutique
Winner's Choice of 5 Digis

Hope Jacare
Winner’s Choice of 3 Images

Hey everyone! Well, I'm really late with my post for DYSU as it was supposed to go up yesterday... so sorry about that! We have another nasty cold going around at my house and I am the latest victim.

The other DT members and guest designers have created some wonderful projects so be sure to stop over at the main blog to check them out.

This week I am using an awesomely detailed image from Hope Jacare. She has some beautiful things! I've colored it with ProMarkers. I freehanded the tree to look like the trees on the DP (which is A Walk In The Park by Echo Park). I've added gems from Pizzazz Aplenty and a sentiment from Raindrop Echo Designs.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend!

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenge:

By the Cute & Girly - M, 1E/craft type, P1 - Anything Goes

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Something Sweet

2011-10-13T08:00:00.001-05:00

Hi all! It's time for a new challenge at Shelly's Images. This week we want to see your layers. I not only used paper layers here, but I also layered my image using a total of 3 images to combine into this one scene. The cat and pumpkins come in a set called Fall Friends. The fence scene will be coming up as a freebie on Friday, so you won't want to miss out on that.

Be sure to stop by the main blog to see what the rest of the DT has been up to.

Stamps: Shelly's Images Fall Friends
Paper: Bo Bunny Delilah, Kraft, Neenah Solar White Super Smooth Classic Crest 80#
ProMarkers: Cocoa, Cinnamon, Tan, Henna, Poppy, Tulip Yellow, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Amber, Pumpkin, Mandarin, Ice Grey 1, 2 3
Accessories: Ribbon

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - #11 fall flowers/pumpkins

I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #87 Fall colors

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #35 animals

Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (2nd week) Anything Goes

Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - (2nd week) Autumn Colors

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (2nd week) Fall Colors and/or Thanksgiving

Kaboodle Doodles – Leaves

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Anything Goes

Designed 2 Delight - 3E - Leaf/Fallen Leaves Images

ECP Challenges - 2W - 2ndW #48 An Autumn Project or a Thank you Project

One Stop Craft - #152 Anything goes

Stampin For The Weekend - 2W, 1E - colors of Autumn

DYSU Challenge #41 Use Your Scraps

2011-10-13T04:31:00.003-05:00

Hey everyone! So glad to have you back this week at Do You Stack Up?! This week we want you to Use Your Scraps!

This week's Sponsors:

A Day For Daisies
$16 gift certificate

Just Some Lines
$15 Gift Certificate

Pink Cat Studios
Winner’s Choice of 5 Digis

For my card, I used an image from A Day for Daisies. I used scraps for my papers, ribbon and even the fabric for my flowers. The red really looks off in the photo, but it matches in real life.

Be sure to stop by the main challenge blog to check out projects by our guest designer and the rest of the DYSU team.

Stamps: A Day for Daisies Christmas Pixie 1, Raindrop Echo Designs Season's Greetings Sentiment
Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses, Kraft, Neenah Solar White
ProMarkers: Pastel Blue, Blue Pearl, Moss Green, Marsh Green, Poppy, Ivory, Blush
Accessories: Handmade Flowers, Ribbon

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (2nd week) Anything Goes

Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - (2nd week) Autumn Colors

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Anything Goes

Little Claire's - M, 3E, SIO - #14 Christmas

One Stop Craft - #152 Anything goes

Polkadoodle - C10 - handmade flower

More Mixed Media Mayhem

2011-10-09T19:13:00.000-05:00

Today I want to share a project I've been working on for a while. You might remember that I am taking an online workshop with Roben-Marie Smith called Mixed Media Mayhem. I've finished my background papers and assembled my journal and wanted to share the results.

I've had a lot of fun with this and it has helped me to get a little more comfortable with some of my supplies and colors. The cover is made of canvas fabric with muslin trim. Eventually, I'll journal on these and may even share them again once I've done that. I'm finding that my creative journey is taking me in new directions. While I still love papercrafting and card-making, I'm falling in love with drawing, painting, journaling and just art in general.

Front Cover	Back Cover

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Something Sweet

2011-10-06T08:00:00.003-05:00

Hey everyone! It's time for a new challenge at Shelly's Images. This week we want to see Something Sweet on your project! We have used Shelly's Mug Set image this week. Be sure to stop over at the main blog to see what the rest of the girls have created with this image. This set comes with a coffee mug also so it's two for the price of one.

On this card, I colored both the mat layer and ribbon with my ProMarker to match the mug. The flower is made with some fabric scraps I had.

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafts and Me - #55 use a digi

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include spooled item -Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (plus Ribbons)

Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (1st week) Anything Goes (ends 16th Oct)

Heart Song Inspirations - 1E, SIO - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

My Partner in Crafting Crime - 2W - (2nd week) Sweets and Treats

Woodware USA - 2E - Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenges - M, P15 - Anything Goes

Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - 1stW Make your own Flowers

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - 3E - Anything goes

Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - handmade

DYSU Challenge #40 Brown

2011-10-06T01:01:00.009-05:00

Hi everyone and welcome back to a new challenge at Do You Stack Up?! In many areas, the weather is starting to turn a little chilly and the leaves are changing. The scent of autumn is in the air and with this wonderful season upon us we begin to think of the colors of the season. This week we would like to see you use the color Brown.

This week's Sponsors:

Copic Marker Scrapbooking
6 Copic Ciao Markers (North/South America), Martha Stewart punch (rest of the world)

Crafty Emma

Delicious Doodles
Winner’s Choice of 4 Digis

For my card this week, I used an image from Claudia and Company from the Spring Scenes set. The base and embossed panel are kraft cardstock. The "red" paper you see as a mat to my image and embossed panel is actually white paper with the edge colored with my ProMarker to match the image and ribbon.

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafts and Me - #55 use a digi

My Mum's Craft shop - 3E - all creatures great and small

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include spooled item -Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps - 1E, C10, SIO - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (plus Ribbons)

Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (1st week) Anything Goes (ends 16th Oct)

Woodware USA - 2E - Anything Goes

ECP Challenges - 2W - 1srW #48 An Autumn Project or a Thank you Project

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - 3E - Anything goes

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Tic Tac Toe

2011-09-29T09:35:00.000-05:00

I'm back with my creation for Shelly's Images. This week we are featuring Diamond Ring. Our challenge this week is a Tic Tac Toe challenge, so pop over to see what the board looks like and see what the rest of the DT has created.

We also have a special sponsor this week: Pizzazz Aplenty! You all know how much I love their stuff. :)

I'm a bit under the weather at the moment, so I will be back to update my supply list and challenge list. Thanks for stopping by!

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

DYSU Challenge #39 Swirls

2011-09-29T09:27:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to a new challenge here at Do You Stack Up?! We are very excited to announce two of our new DT members today! You'll have to hop over to the main blog to see who they are! This week for our challenge, we want to see your Swirls!

This week's Sponsors:

Dearie Dolls
Dearie Digi Paper Doll and Four Outfit Pages for Different Holidays and Everyday

Stitchy Bear Designs
Prize

Crafty Individuals

Prize Package

Hi all! This week I'm using another image from Dearie Dolls. Mary Ellen has a new website up and then there's also her Etsy.

Sorry this is short and sweet today, I've come down with some sort of bug. I'll be back to update my supply and challenge lists later. Thanks for stopping by!

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

TO BE UPDATED

Art Journaling - Mixed Media Mayhem

2011-09-24T21:25:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! I've recently started an art journaling workshop by Roben-Marie Smith called Mixed Media Mayhem. I big portion of the material shows you how to create backgrounds with gesso, sprays, acrylic paints and stencils among other things. I thought I'd share some of my backgrounds here. They are not completed art journal pages, but they will be at some point. :)

There are a few projects that the workshop covers, but the main one is creating a journal with file folders for the pages and a canvas cover.

You can see the info about the class here: Mixed Media Mayhem by Roben-Marie Smith

Shelly's Images Fabulous Freebie Friday

2011-09-23T11:37:00.000-05:00

Hi All! Just wanted to let you know that it's a Fabulous Freebie Friday over at Shelly's Images! Stop by there to see what's up! The offer only lasts until Sunday, so don't delay!

DYSU Challenge #38 Duo

2011-09-22T09:55:00.000-05:00

Hi All! So glad you are back for our next challenge! Before we get to it though, we want to take a moment to say goodbye to two of our Design Team Members. Frances, who brought her beautiful style and coloring skills, and Tenny, who not only brought us cards, but also gorgeous scrapbook pages. You will both be missed and we wish you all the success and happiness you both deserve.

Which brings us to our next item of business – our Design Team Call! If you are interested in joining this wonderful team, please link up!

This week our theme is Duo! So we want to see your design elements in twos or pairs.

This week's Sponsors:

Stretch ‘n Bubbles
Winner’s Choice of 4 Digis

The Stamping Boutique
Winner's Choice of 5 Digis

JLJ Designs
$10 Gift Certificate

For my card this week I used a flower from Stretch n' Bubbles. I've used the image twice. I flipped it and re-sized it to be smaller and put them together.

I've used 2 of several things:

Digis
Spooled Things (lace and ribbon)
Flatback Rhinestones
Handmade Flowers (tutorial)
Handmade Stick Pins
Design Papers

Stamps: Flower 1 from Stretch n' Bubbles
Paper: Echo Park A Walk in the Park
ProMarkers: Mandarin, Pumpkin, Amber, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Tulip, Sunflower, Gold
Accessories: Flatback Rhinestones, Handmade Flowers (tutorial), Handmade Stick Pins, Ribbon, Lace

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

TO BE ADDED

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Color Challenge

2011-09-22T09:39:00.000-05:00

Good Morning all! This week at Shelly's Images, we have a color challenge for you: maroon, burnt orange, and brown. We are featuring a new image called A Light in the Night and it's perfect for Halloween. Be sure and hop over to the main blog to see what the rest of the team has been up to.

I made a bookmark with the image this time. I didn't have twine in the right color, so I colored some cream twine with my Maroon ProMarker. Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp: A Light in the Night
Paper: Bo Bunny Delilah
ProMarkers: Maroon, Blush, Ivory, Ice Grey 1, Burnt Orange, Spice
Accessories: Twine

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

TO BE ADDED

Owl Always Be Your Friend

2011-09-16T10:38:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday all! I have that crazy "It's Friday" song stuck in my head today! Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun, Lookin' forward to the weeeekend.

Anyway... I won this image a while back from Amber Ink and I just love it! I just love owls and this guy is adorable.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend!

Tomorrow is Saturday
and Sunday, comes after...wards
I don't want this weekend to end....

Stamps: Amber Ink Owl Be Your Friend, Saying: Owl Always Be Your Friend
Paper: Echo Park Dots & Stripes Metropolitan, Kraft
ProMarkers: Terracotta, Burnt Orange, Spice, Hoenycomb, Apricot, Poppy, Mandarin
Accessories: Baker's Twine, Embossing Folder, Pizzazz Aplenty Charm and 6 mm Red Rhinestones.

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Card and Scrap - 2W, P1/15 – Charms

Creatalicious Challenges - M, P15 - Anything Goes

Sundays with Crissy - M, 3E, SIO & must include a stamp, P1 - Friendship

4 Crafty Chicks -Embossing (Heat or Dry)

Crafty Ribbons - 2W, SIO - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - 2W, 1E, SIO - Things With Wings

Crafts and Me - #52 heart

Creative Belli - 2W - #125 string

Little Red Wagon - #98 twine

Papercraft Star - #62 anything goes

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - #65 decorate the inside (2nd wk)

Paper Take Weekly - Things With Wings

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (1st week) Embossing (ends 25th Sept)

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity – Animals

Stamps R Us - 2E - (2nd week) Friendship

Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W - Anything Goes

DYSU DT Call

2011-09-15T14:14:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know there is a DT call up at Do You Stack Up?! It's going to be short and sweet so if your interested, link up! :)

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Show Us What You Got!

2011-09-15T06:00:00.004-05:00

Hi all! Welcome to a new challenge at Shelly's Images! This week is anything goes! Be sure to pop over to the main blog to see what the rest of the girls have created! We are all using Glass Slipper this week.

Stamps: Glass Slipper Shelly's Images
ProMarkers: Cyan, Agean, Arctic Blue, Ice Grey 1, Blender
Accessories: Ribbon, Lace, Paper Flowers, Pearls, Embossing Plate

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Papercraft Star - #62 anything goes

Deep Ocean Challenge - 2W – Lace

Partytime Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #33 Ribbon Trim and Fibres....Oh My!

Paper and Such Design - 2W, 2E - Tic Tac Toe*(pick a row) (ribbon, flower, lace)

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (1st week) Embossing (ends 25th Sept)

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Sparkles Forum - 2W - (1st week) White An One Other Colour

Allsorts - 1E - #120 Flowers and Swirls

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi -add flowers

Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - flowers and lace

Stamp Something - *LAST CHALLENGE* - anything goes

DYSU Challenge #37 Silver

2011-09-15T01:01:00.006-05:00

Hello all! So glad to have you back for a new challenge at Do You Stack Up?! This week our challenge for you is Silver! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

This week's Sponsors:

Robyn’s Fetish Winner’s Choice of EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper pack	Digi Darla Digital Stamp Club One Month’s Membership
My Divine Inspiration Prize Package	Miranda 2 Digital Images

I have two card for you again this week. My first uses a flower from My Divine Inspiration. I've dry embossed the background paper and sponged it with silver paint. The sentiment is printed on vellum.

Paper: Kraft
Accessories: Embossing Folder, Flower, Silver Ribbon, Purple Rhinestone Brads, Silver paint

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Papercraft Star - #62 anything goes

Everybody-Art-Challenge - #159 Flowers

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - 1E, SIO - #37 Flowers

Partytime Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #33 Ribbon Trim and Fibres....Oh My!

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (1st week) Embossing (ends 25th Sept)

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Paint - 1E - Ribbons

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi -add flowers

Stamp Something - *LAST CHALLENGE* - anything goes

My second card uses a gorgeous digi from our very own Miranda. I've created the background in the same way as above. The flowers are colored with a matching ProMarker shade. The butterfly and rhinestones are from Pizzazz Aplenty.

Stamps: Fairy Digi from Miranda
Paper: Kraft
ProMarkers: Pastel Blue, Arctic Blue, Sky Blue, Azure, Ivory, Blush
Accessories: Silver Paint, Silver Paint Pen, Pizzazz Aplenty Butterfly & 6mm Turquoise Rhinestones, Silver Stickles, Handmade Flowers

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Flutterby Wednesdays - 1E, must include butterfly, fairy or angel - #170 anything goes (all month)

Papercraft Star - #62 anything goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #31 fairies/elves

Everybody-Art-Challenge - #159 Flowers

Paper Take Weekly - Things With Wings

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Anything Goes

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Craft Your Days Away - 2W - 2ndW #28 Make your own flowers

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi -add flowers

Stamp Something - *LAST CHALLENGE* - anything goes

Sentimental Sundays Autumn Challenge

2011-09-11T10:17:00.003-05:00

Good morning and welcome to a new challenge at Sentimental Sundays! This week we are making Autumn creations. Please drop by the main blog to see what the rest of the team has created and to check out this week's prize.

This is another Dearie Dolls image. There are so many cute images in Mary Ellen's store. Please consider taking a moment to pop over and welcome a new artist. I colored it with ProMarkers as usual. The sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs Gratitude set.

I really loved this paper set from Bo Bunny called Delilah. It is basically fall colors, but with some pink thrown in which makes it a bit unique. The flatback pearls are from Pizzazz Aplenty.

Stamps: Dearie Dolls, Raindrop Echo Designs Gratitude
Paper: Bo Bunny Delilah, Kraft, Neenah Solar White Super Smooth Classic Crest 80#
ProMarkers: Blush, Ivory, Gold, Sunflower, Tulip Yellow, Burnt Orange, Spice, Honeycomb, Pumpkin, Amber, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Tan
Accessories: Lace, Seam Binding, Handmade Beaded Stick Pin, Handmade Flower, Dark Chocolate Flatback Pearls from Pizzazz Aplenty

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Pad - SIO - Autumnal colors: Brown, Orange, Gold

Creative Inspirations Paint - 1E – Ribbons

I Did It Creations - Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

Craft Your Days Away - 2W - 2ndW #28 Make your own flowers

Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W - Anything Goes

Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - flowers and lace

Inspire Me Fridays - always anything goes

Stamp Something - *LAST CHALLENGE* - anything goes

Craft Us Crazy - 2W, 3E - Autumn Colors and/or Favorite Embellishments (2nd week)

Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO - #27 fall colors

Digi My World - 2W, SIR - #1 anything goes

Flutterby Wednesdays - 1E, must include butterfly, fairy or angel - #170 anything goes

I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #82 metal embellishment or charm

Stampavie and More -2W, JFF - #151 pearls and lace

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - #65 decorate the inside

Creative Card Crew - 2W - 2nd Week - Anything Goes

Everybody-Art-Challenge - #158 Autumn

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include ribbon - Anything Goes

Stamp-N-Doodle - SIO - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion – Flowers

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - Anything Goes

Happileigh Scrappin - SIO - Autumn/Fall

Incy Wincy Designs - Make Your Own Flowers

Kaboodle Doodles - Ric Rac, Fabric or Lace

Lexi's Creations - 2W - (1st week) Autumn/Fall

Stamp with Fun - Autumn/Fall

Heidi's Hobbystuggu - M, 1E, cards only - Fall Colours

Crafting Life's Little Pieces - M, 1E, P1 - Sketch*

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Vacation Memories

2011-09-08T14:32:00.001-05:00

Hi all! It's time for a new challenge at Shelly's Images and this week our theme is "Vacation Memories". The Design Team has used "Island Life" from the Shelly's Images Store. Be sure to stop by the main blog to see what the rest of the team has created.

I used Echo Park's Dots and Stripes Candy Shoppe paper. I really love these papers! I paper pieced the umbrella and colored the rest with ProMarkers. The flatback pearls are from Pizzazz Aplenty.

Stamps: Shelly's Images Island Life, Raindrop Echo Designs Freebie Sentiment
Paper: Kraft, Echo Park's Dots and Stripes Candy Shoppe
ProMarkers: Cyan, Cool Aqua, Gold, Sunflower, Tulip, Blush, Safron, Lemon, Ice Grey 1, 2, 3
Accessories: flatback pearls

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Pixie Cottage - SIO - Sketch* and/or mellow yellow

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - #65 decorate the inside

Creative Card Crew - 2W - 2nd Week - Anything Goes

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Paper Playtime - 2W - (2nd week) Vacation

The Crazy Challenge - 2E - Spots and/or Stripes

Woodware USA - 2E - Anything Goes

Gingerloft - 2W - (1st week) Create a Sky

One Stitch At A Time - Use a Digi

Crazy 4 Challenges - #C4C103 Back to School

ECP Challenges - 2W - #46 Yellow

Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only - Go digi

Raise The Bar - paper piece

DYSU Challenge #36 Texture

2011-09-08T14:20:00.002-05:00

Welcome to a new challenge at Do You Stack up?! We're so glad you can join us again. Our challenge for you this week is "Textures". There are lots of ways you can do this including embossing, adding fabrics, textiles, distressing... the possibilities are endless!

This week's Sponsors:

Love To Stamp
Winner’s Choice of 1 Little Darlings Rubber Stamp

Digi Doodle Shop
$10 Gift Certificate

Pizzazz Aplenty
$10 Prize Package

I actually have 2 cards for you this week. My first card uses products from Pizzazz Aplenty. They have loads of great embellishments at very reasonable prices. The cranberry twine, cranberry flatback pearls and charm are all from there.

The flower is handmade and I will hopefully be getting a tutorial up for it soon. I colored white fabric with my ProMarkers to get the colors I wanted.

Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses
ProMarkers: Rose Pink, Burgundy
Accessories: cranberry twine, cranberry flatback pearls and charm from Pizzazz Aplenty; handmade stick pins; handmade flower; Card Patterns Sketch 129

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Craft Us Crazy - 2W, 3E - Autumn Colors and/or Favorite Embellishments

Truly Scrumptious - 2W - #65 decorate the inside

Bearly Mine - 2W, 2E, SIO - 2nd Week-Flowers Flowers Flowers

Creative Card Crew - 2W - 2nd Week - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Challenges - 2W, 3E - 2nd Week - Just Charming (use at least 1 charm on your project

Craft Your Passion – Flowers

Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs - Make Your Own Flowers

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Woodware USA - 2E - Anything Goes

Scrappy Frogs - 3W - (4th week) Bling

Craft Your Days Away - 2W - 2ndW #28 Make your own flowers

My second card today uses a stamp from Love To Stamp's Little Darlings line called First Bell. She is just too cute and was a lot of fun to work with! This card also uses some items from Pizzazz Aplenty (Buttons, charm).

Stamps: Little Darlings First Bell; Whimsy Stamps: Adventure Mini Postage Stamps
Paper: Echo Park A Walk in the Park
ProMarkers: Sandstone, Buttercup, Ivory, Blush, Cool Aqua, Duck Egg, Poppy, Ruby, Gold, Sunflower, Tulip
Accessories: Sweet Stop Sketch 123, Buttons and Charm from Pizzazz Aplenty, Handmade Flower, pom pom trim

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Divas by Design - 2W, 2E - #10 back to school

I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #82 metal embellishment or charm

Clear It Out! - 2W -Use Old Supplies - Back to School (Pom pom trim, burlap, buttons)

Jen's Digi Stamps - 2W, SIO - 2nd Week - Back to school

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

The Stamping Boutique 2W -2nd week -#14 Back to School

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO - Anything Goes

Kaboodle Doodles - Ric Rac, Fabric or Lace

There's Magic in the Air - SIO - Back to School

Come and Get It Challenges - Back to School

One Stitch At A Time - Use a Digi

Pile It On - "B is for.." (Buttons, Bows, Brads (anything starting with a B)

One Stop Craft - #147 Back to School

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi -add flowers and DT call

Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only - Go digi

Fashionista Friday - back to school

Simply Create - 2W - Here comes the bus

Emerald Faerie Garden - 2W, 3E, SIO, P1/15 - Challenge #2: Buttons

Sentimental Sundays Sympathy / Thinking of You Challenge

2011-09-04T11:02:00.001-05:00

Good morning all! Time for a new challenge at Sentimental Sundays! This week we are making Sympathy/Thinking of You cards. Be sure to stop over at the main blog to see what the rest of the DT has created.

For my card this week I used a stamp from Digi Doodle Shop called Cherry Blossoms.

I made a circle easel card this time. You can find the flower tutorial here. The flatback pearls are from Pizzazz Aplenty. If you haven't visited this store, they have tons of awesome embellishments at very good prices.

Stamps: Digi Doodle Shop Cherry Blossoms Clear Dollar Stamps Sentimental Flowers Clear Stamps
Paper: Kraft, Echo Park Springtime
ProMarkers: Moss, Marsh Green, Fuchsia, Pink Carnation, Blender
Accessories: Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon, Handmade Flowers, Hand-stitching

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO - September Anythings Goes

Craft Your Days Away - 2W - 2ndW #28 Make your own flowers

Paper Creator's Crafts 2W, SIO, 3E. 2ndW #6 Easel cards

Sweet Stampin - 2E, must Stamp - Anything but Birthday

Alphabet Challenge - 1E, JFF - P is for Pretty Pastels

Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only - Go digi

Inspire Me Fridays - always anything goes

Mami Doodles - 2W, SIO, JFF - shaped card (3W challenge)

Cupcake Craftroom - 3E, P1 - Pink and Green

Desert Island Crafters - M, 2W, P1/15 - choose 3 or more from the list (1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Moving Along With The Times - 3E – Handmade Flowers

Paper Play - 2E – Make your fowers

Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO - #26 handmade flower(2nd wk)

I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #81 Anything goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #29 anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes & blog hop

Bearly Mine - 2W, 2E, SIO - Flowers Flowers Flowers

Creative Card Crew - 2W - Anything Goes

Passion For Promarkers Challenge - must use promarkers - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - M, 1E - (August) Easel Card (ends 10th Sept)

Kaboodle Doodles - Easel Card

Mojo Monday - SKETCH*

Dearie Dolls Christmas

2011-09-03T12:24:00.004-05:00

Hi everyone! I've got a project that's just for fun today.... it's been a while since I've had time for that. :)

I've found a brand new digi stamp line called Dearie Dolls and they are just so stinkin' cute! You really have to stop over at Mary Ellen's Etsy Shop to see them all.

This week's Stamping Sisters in Christ devotional was about many members as one body. It was certainly a blessing to me and I hope you can check it out. The challenge for the week was a "Choose at least 3" and I am using Ribbon, Brad, Charm and Popped up image.

My flowers and ribbon were originally white, but I colored them with ProMarkers to match the design. You can find the tutorial for the flowers here. The snowflake charm is recycled from a little gift package I received some time ago. I've added stickles to the snow and doodled around the edges.

Stamps: Dearie Dolls and Raindrop Echo Designs Warm Winter Wishes Sentiment
Paper: DCWV, Kraft
ProMarkers: Ivory, Blush, Baby Pink, Arctic Blue, Sky Blue, Azure, Powder Blue, Violet, Lilac, Lavender, Ice Grey 1, 2, 3, Moss, Marsh Green, Poppy, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Tan
Accessories: Snowflake Charm, Snowflake Brads, Handmade Flowers, Ribbon and Lace from Really Reasonable Ribbon, Flatback Rhinestones, Stickles

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO - September Anythings Goes

Craft Your Days Away - 2W - 2ndW #28 Make your own flowers

Sweet Stampin - 2E, must Stamp - Anything but Birthday

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - 2W, 1E, SIO, must use a digi -add flowers and DT call

Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only - Go digi

Clearly Inspired - 2W, 1E, SIO - patterned papers

Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - flowers and lace

Inspire Me Fridays - always anything goes

Show and Tell - 1E - Anything goes

Stampin For The Weekend - 2W, 1E – holidays

Desert Island Crafters - M, 2W, P1/15 - choose 3 or more from the list (1, 5, 6, 8)

Glitter Fairies - M, P1 - Christmas Cuties

Crafty Ribbons - 2W, SIO - Festive Cheer in September

Moving Along With The Times - 3E – Handmade Flowers

Paper Play - 2E – Make your fowers

ABC Christmas Challenge - 2W, Christmas - Recycling/Ribbons/Rhinestones (Recycled Charm)

Crafts and Me - #50 charm

Divas by Design - 2W, 2E - #9 Christmas(2nd wk)

I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #81 Anything goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #29 anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes & blog hop

Sisterhood of Crafters - 2W, 3E - flowers (2nd wk)

Stampavie and More -2W, JFF - #150 Christmas (2nd wk)

Bearly Mine - 2W, 2E, SIO - Flowers Flowers Flowers

Creative Card Crew - 2W - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Challenges - 2W, 3E - Just Charming (use at least 1 charm on your project)

Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - 2E - Decorate the inside of your card

Partytime Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #31 Anything Goes

Passion For Promarkers Challenge - must use promarkers - Anything Goes

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include ribbon - All Tied Up* (use more than one spooled item)

Paper Take Weekly - Sketch*

Heart Song Inspirations - 1E, SIO - Anything Goes and/or Use your Favorite Colour Combo

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Christmas Inspirations - 2W, 2E, must be Christmas - Glitter (ends 15th Sept)

Lollipop Crafts - Recycle It! (charm)

Scrappy Frogs - 3W – Bling

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Choose at least 3 (Ribbon, Button, a Swirl, Hat Pin, Brad, Charm, Popped up Image)

Paper Take Weekly - Sketch*

Some Big Blog Candies You Won't Want To Miss!

2011-09-02T07:11:00.003-05:00

Hi all... Just wanted to give you a heads up. There some pretty amazing blog candy over at A Thousand Sheets of Paper. It closes September 23rd.

Also, there's more candy over at Paper Trails Leaver. It ends September 4th, so hurry on over!

Terrifically Thrilling Thursday at Shelly's Images

2011-09-01T07:41:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to a new challenge here at Shelly's images. This week, we have a sketch challenge for you. Before we show you the sketch, the DT has a special image to feature this week... Castle. It's on sale for a limited time in the Shelly's Images store. Be sure to stop over at the main blog to see what the rest of the DT has created.

I really love our sketch this week. Here it is for you to follow.

Each week on of the designers chooses an "oldie" image to work with. This week it was my turn and I chose Tulips and colored it up with my ProMarkers. It's also on sale for a limited time in the Shelly's Images store.

Stamps: Shelly's Images Tulips
Paper: Kraft, Echo Park Springtime
ProMarkers: Gold, Sunflower, Tulip Yellow, Olive Green, Marsh Green, Moss
Accessories: Olive Green Flatback Rhinestones from Pizzazz Aplenty, Hand Stitching

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

I LovePromarkers - Must use Promarkers - #81 Anything goes

Paper ShelterChallenge - 3E, SIO - #29 anything goes

Sisterhoodof Crafters - 2W, 3E - flowers (2nd wk)

CreativeCard Crew - 2W -Anything Goes

PartytimeTuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #31 AnythingGoes

PassionFor Promarkers Challenge - must use promarkers -Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO - Anything Goes

Make itMonday - always Anything Goes

My Craft Spot -1E - Sewing, Stitching, Fauxstitching

Stamps R Us- 2E - (2nd week) Anything Goes

I Did It Creations – Nature

DYSU Challenge #35 Friendly Critters

2011-08-31T23:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! So glad you're back to join us for a new challenge at Do You Stack Up?! Before we get to this week’s challenge, we want to take a moment to say goodbye to Peggy. She has shared her creativity and encouragement with us since the beginning and she will be greatly missed. We wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors, Peggy! Now, on to our challenge! This week we want to see your Friendly Critters!

This week's Sponsors:

Copic Marker Scrapbooking6 Copic Ciao Markers (North/South America), Martha Stewart punch (rest of the world)

Di´s Digi Designs Winner’s Choice of 5 Digis

Bonie Bleaux Designs$10 Gift certificate

My card this week features an adorable fox image from Copic Marker Scrapbooking. The papers I used are Wild Saffron from K & Company. I cut the butterflies from one of the pages and added rhinestones down the body.

Stamps: Copic Marker Scrapbooking Foxy, Raindrop Echo Designs Sentiment
Paper: Wild Saffron from K & Company
ProMarkers: Umber, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Terracotta, Spice, Sandstone, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Blue Pearl, Sunflower
Accessories: Really Reasonable Ribbon Brown Double Faced Satin Ribbon 5/8 inch, Flatback Rhinestones

I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

CreativeCard Crew - 2W -Anything Goes

DigitalTuesday - include a digital element - #126 GoingBuggy (include a bug)

Going GreyWith Scrap-Creations - 2E - Decorate the inside ofyour card

PartytimeTuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #31 Anything Goes

PassionFor Promarkers Challenge - must use promarkers -Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO - Anything Goes

ForeverFriends - 2W, SIO, must include animal- (2nd week) 3D

Make itMonday - always Anything Goes

Stamps R Us- 2E - (2nd week) Anything Goes

KB Cute Monday –Butterfly

Singed Edge Flower 4 Tutorial

2011-08-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

Today we're making the yellow flower in bottom center of the above photo.

Supplies:

Man-Made Fabric (here I've used polyester but any fabric such as satin, rayon, nylon, etc. will do)

For this flower, I've also used tulle and burlap

Hole Punch (if using a brad)

Scissors

Circle Templates or Dies (Find templates here)

Candle

Lighter or Matches

Brads or Buttons

Small Hole Punch

Tweezers

Bowl of Water for accidents

STEP 1: First you will cut 1 fabric circle of each size and each fabric except the smallest and largest circle. Cut only the polyester and burlap out of the smallest circle size. Cut 1 layer of tulle out of the largest circle size. So for this flower, you will have 9 circles. You basically need 4 sizes, each one slightly bigger than the next. Here I’ve used 1 ½ inches, 2 inches, 2 ½ inches & 3 inches. (the tulle is very hard to see in the photo below)

STEP 2: Carefully hold the man-made fabric circles (NOT THE BURLAP - nothing good can come from mixing burlap and fire!!!!) next to the candle one at a time. You can use your fingers or the tweezers. The heat will melt the fabric on the edges. You are not trying to catch the fabric on fire, just melt the edges. This is where your bowl of water comes in just in case the fabric catches on fire. Also singe the tulle this same way. Be careful when singeing your tulle, it shrinks up quickly. The tulle layers are cut a size bigger to account for this excess shrinkage.

STEP 3: Next we will slightly distress the burlap. Simply wad it up in a ball, then open it up. Remove any stray strands that are hanging out of the edges.

STEP 4: Now just stack your circles from largest (on the bottom) to smallest. For this flower each layer had Burlap on the bottom, polyester in the middle and tulle on the top.

STEP 5: The final step is to fasten everything together. Here I've sewn a button on. You could also use a hole punch in the middle and stick a brad through all the layers. Then there's always glue. :)

Additional Tips:

This flower can be made with only 1 fabric per layer for a much simpler, lollipop look. (see the purple and pink flowers in the top photo)
You can adjust the sizes to fit your needs. The melting gets difficult when using sizes smaller than 1 inch.
I often make small matching flowers using less layers or smaller sizes of circles.
The softer, more flexible fabric requires more layers. Stiffer fabric requires fewer.
Try alternating fabric colors for the layers to match your color scheme.
These look great with only a layer of tulle added in between. Be careful when singeing your tulle, it shrinks up quickly. You may want to make your tulle layers a little bigger to account for this.
Use your ink or markers to color white fabric to match your design. Be sure to give the ink time to dry before you singe it though. Some inks (especially alcohol) are highly flammable when still wet.
Try adding Stickles or glimmer mist for additional accents.
Try attaching your flowers to hair clips, headbands, barrettes and brooch pins (for clothing or handbags).