Mod Squad Challenge- A Few Of My Favorite Things

Can't believe I'm finally getting back to making cards after over a year away from it.  I got burnt after the holidays last year then got hit with the flu. After recuperating I I found out I was pregnant and it was twins!! What a surprise that was! Now my boys are here and I'm slowly finding some crafting time. Yay!

I'm jumping back into it with the 1st challenge over at Mod Squad Challenge Blog. The challenge is "A Few Of My Favorite Things" I used Distress Inks, distressed edges, die cut circle and layering of an image.

Although it's hard to tell there's 6 layers on my rose. Here's another image that hopefully shows the rose layers a little better!

Thanks for stopping by to check out my card. Happy crafting!!

Kids Favorite Food VSN Challenge

For this challenge you needed to make a card using foods kids love to eat.

What kid doesn't love cupcakes?! This little cutie is from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored her with Prismacolor pencils and blended them with baby oil. The background paper is from The Paper Studios All Seasons paper pack. I layered the image with black paper then used the drippy goo punch and edged it with purple stickles. I distressed the papers with sandpaper and added Stickles to the hair ties and bow on the skull.

That's the last card I made for the Back to School VSN!! Now I need to get started on the Hope You Can Cling To challenges over on Splitcoaststampers.com. I'll be back really soon with lots more cards to share!!

Sandbox Follies VSN Challenge

This challenge is to use sand in some way. I used sandpaper to ruff up my image and background paper.

My pumpkin is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. I found the background paper in my scrap pile. I used Momento Tuxedo Black for my edging color. The row of pumpkins is from a EK punch called Pumpkin Patch. I punched it in black and orange then off set them for a shadow effect.

I think I only have 2 more cards to share til I'm all caught up!!

Don't Get Caught Daydreaming VSN Challenge

This challenge is to use the Glitter Window technique. I love this technique and can't wait to use it again!

I used this Glitter Window technique tutorial. To make the blue background I used Momento ink in Summer Sky and Danube Blue then stamped snowflakes in Summer Sky. For the glitter window snowflakes I used Paris Dusk Momento ink. To add a little more sparkle I used Stickles glitter glue around the Let It Snow.

Thanks for looking!

Graffiti It Up! VSN Challenge

I had lots of fun with this challenge. You just needed to use something that sprays.

To make this card I edged the base with Antique Linen Distress Ink. For the tree layer I took a ziploc bag and rubbed it with Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Ink then misted with water. Next I laid the bag over my paper and gently rubbed the ink in. After the ink dried for a few minutes I stamped the trees.

Thanks for looking!

Classroom Supplies VSN Challenge

This challenge is to use some kind of classroom supply on your card. I found a couple cute paperclips to use.

I love how this birthday card came out! The image is from Bugaboo. I colored it with Prismacolor pencils and blended them with baby oil. I used The Paper Studios All Seasons II for the background. The 'It's your day!' is from Stampendous Party Invite set. The 'Make a Wish' is from TPC Studio Brush Stroke Greetings set.

Whoo hoo! Thats number 4!

No Doggy Ears, Please! VSN Challenge

This challenge is to make a bookmark. With Halloween coming up I have been reading a disney spooky stories book to my son. The book has around 20 stories in it so this bookmark is perfect to keeping our place.

I used Momento ink in Paris Dusk and Tuxedo Black for the background. The bats are from Recollections Halloween set, the Trick or Treat is from Inkadinkado Trick or Treat set and the Pumpkin  is called Spooky Jack-o-lantern from Hampton Art.  

My son really loves using this bookmark. I think I'll make one for his Christmas stories book too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Let's Get Physical VSN Challenge

For this challenge you just needed to have some form of exercise or activity on your project.  I know a little boy who plays soccer so I made this card with him in mind either for a birthday or a nice way to go card. This soccer playing monkey is from Doodle Dragon Studios and is colored with Prismacolor pencils.

Two down today...let's how far I can get!!

3 R's VSN Challenge

I haven't given up on getting my Virtual Stamp Night cards posted! For the 3 R's challenge you just needed to use 3 things that begin with the letter R.

I have the color Red, a Reaper, a Rectangle and the gravestone says R.I.P on it. The Reaper is from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored it with Prismacolor pencils and blended with baby oil. I also used a silver glitter gel pen on his scythe. The bats and graves are from a Recollections Halloween stamp set.

Thanks for looking!

The Wheels Go Round VSN Challenge

This card was made for the The Wheels Go Round challenge at the Back to School VSN over at Splitcoaststampers. The challenge was to create a card that had wheels on it.

I did the background myself using Tea Dye Distress Ink  on the edges. The leaf stamp is from the Stampabilities 'Fall Holidays' stamp set. I stamped them with Distress ink in Antique Linen, Tea Dye and Vintage Photo. The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored it with Prismacolor pencils and blended them with baby oil. I used Antique Linen and Tea Dye Distress Inks around the image. I also used Silver glitter gel pen for the handle. The sentiment is from Inkadinkado 'Harvest Expressions' stamp set.

Thanks for stoping by!!

Line 'Em Up! VSN Challenge

I made this card for the Line 'Em Up challenge during the Back to School VSN over at  Splitcoaststampers. The challenge was to use ruled/lined paper.

I used notebook paper for my sentiment. My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored it with Prismacolor pencils and blended them with baby oil. The dp was from my scraps not sure what paper pack its from. I also used a glitter gel pen for the metal part of the pencil.

Thanks for looking!!

March SFYTT

I made this card using the i{heart}2stamp March sketch for you to try. I really liked this sketch and will definitely be using it again!!

These adorable puppies are from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored them with Prismacolor pencils. I used Distress Ink in Tea Dye on the edges. All papers used were from my scrap pile so I'm not sure what paper packs they came from. Below is the sketch I used.

Some Late Valentine's

Time is flying by!! Can't believe it's been a month since my last post. I've been busy with everyone getting colds. The last few weeks I've been doing some sketching. It's been years since I've done it and it feels good to get back to it.

Here are some valentines I made. They made it on time...I'm just really late posting! All the images are from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. The paper is from The Paper Studio All Season's II paper pack. I used the sketch from i{heart}2stamp.

I love this adorable little bandit!!

The inside:

Love his heart shaped spots!

The inside:

Another cutie!! I forgot to take a pic of the inside but it said Be Mine.

Here is the sketch I used:

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:

i{heart}2stamp: SFYTT

Happy Brrthday!

Wow I haven't posted in forever! And its just a quick post today...I finally caught the bug my boys have been suffering from this month. I made this card last week for my son's 3rd birthday. Where does the time go? I still remember the first time I held him like it was yesterday but then I'm sure I will remember it forever.

This cute little penguin is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. I used a glitter gel pen for the beak and feet. And glossy accents on the ice cream scoops. My dp is from the All Seasons II pack by The Paper Studio. The sentiment was done by me on my computer. I used the sketch from i{heart}2stamp. It's my first time trying her sketches but it definitely won't be my last!!

Here's the sketch:

Now it's time for to get off the computer and cuddle on the couch with my sweetie to watch a show before heading off to bed a little early tonight. I will be back soon to share some altered comp books that I had made as christmas gifts...I completely forgot about them and just came across the pics today.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenge:

i{heart}2stamp: SFYTT

Winter Wonderland VSN - Fa La La La La

Challenge D is "Fa La La La La" the challenge is to incorporate Music. I used a music note stamp in my background. I used the song Let It Snow for my inspiration.

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored this image with Glitter gel pens and used Recollections Snow flocking powder on the hats. The background was made with the Stampendous Wavy Music wood stamp and the snowflakes and let it snow are from Stampabilites Winter Snowmen clear stamp set.  I used Momento Paris Dusk for the music notes and the let it snow and Colorbox Frost White for the snowflakes.

Here is a direct link to this challenge if you would like to check it out: Fa La La La La

Winter Wonderland VSN - There Is No Business Like Snow Business

Challenge B is "There is No Business Like Snow Business" the challenge is to incorporate a snowflake.

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor Pencils. I used Frosted Lace Stickles on the trees. Diamond and Crystal Stickles on the Igloo and Crystal glitter for the snow on the ground. For something different on this card I used a snowflake punch around the image. The background paper is from I Believe in Santa by The Paper Studio.

Here is a direct link to this challenge if you would like to check it out. There is No Business Like Snow Business

Winter Wonderland VSN - Give Me The Warm Fuzzies!

Tonight and tomorrow is the Winter Wonderland VSN main event over at Splitcoaststampers.

Challenge #A is "Give Me The Warm Fuzzies" this challenge is all about what gives you the warm fuzzies. Of course for me thats sharing the holiday season with my 2 favorite boys. 

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. I used a little Recollections Flocking Powder in Snow on the stockings. My background paper is from Spunky-Funky Christmas by The Paper Studio.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Give Me The Warm Fuzzies! 

Winter Wonderland VSN - Get Out The Salt

Challenge #6 is "Get Out The Salt" the challenge is to use the Salted Background technique. 

I really loved this technique! I think my results were great for a first try and I'm excited to try it again. I didn't have glossy cardstock so I used Glossy Photo paper instead.

The first thing I did was clear emboss the trees then I used Distress Inks for the sky. I used regular and coarse sea salt. I let it dry naturally then cleaned off the salt. The trees didn't show up to well so I stamped over them with Colorbox Evergreen ink then cleaned off the excess. This gave a cute snow covered effect. The snowflake stamps on the edge are from Recollections.

The blue background paper was misted with Shimmer spray. Added ribbon, punched snowflake and a little bling to the snowflake to finish it off.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Get Out The Salt

Winter Wonderland VSN - Head In The Clouds

Challenge #5 is "Head In The Clouds" the challenge is to make a card featuring clouds. I found this perfect image and added soft clouds around it using Colorbox ink and a dry baby wipe.

Here's a close up of my image and clouds:

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. For embellishment I used a little of Stickles on the hat, Crystal glitter on the snow and Stickles covered with Glossy Accents. 

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Head In The Clouds

Winter Wonderland VSN - Let It Snow

Challenge #4 is "Let It Snow" the challenge is to use Flower Soft, flocking or something like it. I made some fake snow using a styrofoam ball.

Here's a close up pic of the snow:

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. The background paper is Spunky-Funky Christmas from The Paper Studio. The cocoa stamp is from Recollections.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Let It Snow