Showing posts with label Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. Show all posts

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Three Clover Thursday: Nature


Happy Thursday. You know what Thursdays mean.....Three Clover Thursday challenge over at KDC's blog. This weeks challenge is Nature. Well, when i started to think about the card I would make, I started thinking of flowers, trees, and animals. Well, I am not a very Flowery" kind of girl. So when I sat to make my card I went with my typical "cutesy" style. Hey, it's a turkey, that's nature right? I also was able to combine this challenge with MaryJo's Monday Lunchtime sketch challenge. Don't you just love when you can make 2 challenges work in one card...Wahoo..
I have gone Pink Cat Crazy. I just adore these Pink Cat Studio Images. They are just adorable. There isn't one I don't like. Hey, guess what.......Tomorrow Pink Cat Studio is releasing even more new Digi images. wait till you see. They are just adorable. Sooooo cute. Well, I am off. I have to go prepare my card for tomorrow. Don't forget to check back to see what's PCS image I have used. ooohhhh, they are soooo cute......
Supplies:
Stamps: PCS digi image
paper: fancy designs, and basic grey
Ink: copics, and white pen
Misc: Ribbon, and bobble eye.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Three Clover Thursday& Digi shack Thursday challenges


Happy Thursday! Although it is raining here again (for like the last month, seriously), I am determined to have a nice day. The kids have a bunch of activities today, so I will be driving all over town with a smile on my face regardless of the rain.
Today's card is made for 3 different challenges. The first challenge is Three Clover Designs Thursday challenge. The challenge was to make a card that is Red, White and Blue. I did that with a little cheating. I added in a off white almost tan. I think it still counts. The second challenge was a Digi Shack challenge. Their challenge was also to make a card that is Red, White & blue, as well as use on of their images. If you aren't familiar with the DIgi Shack, you have got to check them out. They have fabulous digital images that are so much fun. The image I used today is liberty Lani from the digi shack. Now, last but not least, I also managed to do MaryJo's Mondays Lunchtime Sketch challenge. I had to cheat a little, because I didn;t have a oval I could use, but otherwise I followed the sketch perfectly. I love when I can get 3 challenges in one. Wahooo.....

Well, that is it for me today. I hope you all have a wonderful day and happy creating. We would love to have you join us in anyone of the challenges....Come on, and come play with us!

I also wanted to share with all of you very talented ladies, that the Digi Shack is looking for some new DT members. Here are the details.


The Digi Shack

Maui-Wowie Team Call!

Call for DT member ends Midnight PDT Friday July 10, 2009

Call for Spotlight Designer ends Midnight PDT Thursday June 25, 2009

It’s already that time again to start looking for our newest design team members. We are looking for 5-6 fresh faces to join the Maui-Wowies and a guest designer for the month of July! Think you have what it takes?

Please read the following information CAREFULLY! Any applications not meeting each of the application requirements will not be considered for the position(s).

You will need to submit the following:

A paragraph about yourself that showcases your personality and who you are and most importantly why you want to be a Maui-Wowie.
A short statement or very short paragraph about why you love digi’s
Tell us how you plan to promote TDS
A link to your blog and or online gallery
3 original cards showcasing your VERY BEST work
1 original scrapbook layout (Either 8×8, 8 ½ x 11 or 12×12 only) with photos.
1 original 3D item you’ve created or altered using images, papers, etc.
List any current or past DT positions held
List any message boards you are an ACTIVE user on and your username
Each photo submitted MUST be 640×480 in size. We require one photo of each of the items being submitted (6 photos total). You must be able to take clear photos. With that being said, you must have a digital camera. NO SCANNED artwork please.

In order to fully appreciate and promote digi images you have to have some experience with them. Not saying you have to be a digi-holic or digi-guru but it is helpful if you have worked with them in the past.

To be considered you must have a blog to promote The Digi Shack or be very active in an online community and have a photo gallery that is updated regularly.

What is expected of our DT members? As a Maui-Wowie you must:

update your blog regularly. A minimum of once a week. More is always better.
supply at LEAST 5 samples of items created each month. One of which MUST be a scrapbook layout with photos.
be willing to submit your creations to TDS on a set day each month in a specific format.
Be willing to promote TDS through online blogs, galleries and forums
Be able to work well under pressure and supply us with samples sometimes on short notice.
participate on our DT blog by posting your ideas, creations, suggestions and so forth
be required to participate in each weeks challenge (sketch and color)
agree to a all of the above requirements for a term of 3 months.
Be willing to give at least 2 weeks’ notice if you can no longer fulfill your obligation as a DT member. Although you will not be paid monetarily you are still receiving payment in the form of free images thus your term should be treated like any other job
have a sense of humor.
Be able to follow instructions! This is CRUCIAL to being part of the DT! I
As a Maui-Wowie, you will not be compensated monetarily but you will be compensated with free images. We let you choose your images because we know that you can only be so creative with images you don’t necessarily like. Instead we want you to LOVE the images you use to create your samples with so we let you pick your images. We do release images monthly so the new monthly images will be sent to you to use without you having to request them and of those new image we do like you to use them for our release events.

You will have access to our DT blog.

You will receive a blinkie for your blog to show off your DT status!

You will have the opportunity to be asked back as a SR. DT member based on your term as a DT member and having met all of the requirements while on the DT.

Email all of the above requirements to thecoconutshack@gmail.com with DT CALL in the subject line and SPOTLIGHT DESINGER in the subject line if you are applying for the July position.

This term for the DT call is for 3 months, from July 15, 2009 to September 14, 2009

The guest designer position is from July 1st to July 31st

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Whachadoin Wednesday Challenge 41- DE-STRESS



Happy Wednesday all. Here we are, the middle of the week and only 2 days left till Friday and for a few of us, a 3 day weekend. Any big plans? I plan on staying home most of the weekend and hoping to get my garden in. Memorial Day weekend is considered "Safe from a frost" for us New Englanders to start planting. I am hoping to get my flowers in today and the veggie garden in over the weekend. I may even get creative. How about you?

Today is Su Ink's Whatchadoin Wednesday challenge. The challenge is to DE-STRESS. The thought is, due to all the stress and anxiety in our lives, lets play on words and DE-STRESS. Sit, relax, and take out your stress on a card, and distress.

I used SUINK's "Welcome to The Zoo".I used some my new DP I got at CK Manchester last week and distress my circles with scissors, and crumpled some of my paper. I used to be a lot better with distressing. Now I think I am to busy trying to make my cards all pretty. I also played along with MJ's Monday lunchtime sketch challenge. I love when I can work 2 challenges in one card. Hehehe.

I am off to a beautiful Wednesday here in New Hampshire. I am going to get the kids off to school, and enjoy our first "warm" day.

Can't wait to see your creations. When uploading online please use the keywords SUINKWWC41 and come on back here and leave us a comment. We would love to come and check out your creation!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: SU INK "Welcome to the Zoo"
Paper:Imaginsce, SU Choc Chip
INK: Copics, Memento black
Misc: Cuttlebug folder, punches


Thursday, April 16, 2009

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #65 :Meet Me at The Playground


Happy Thursday! Can you see the weekend? It's almost here. Any big plans? I have a weekend of work, b-day parties, and homework. Nothing major. I would like to fit in a card or 2.

What have you been stamping lately? I tend to go through phases, for a while there, I was on a Whipper snapper kick, and then High Hopes, but lately, I feel like I have been doing lots of different things, which is nice. What kick are you on?

Todays card was done for MJ's Monday Lunchtime Sketch challenge. A little late, but I did it. I used SU INK & MORE "Come Play With me". This is a fantastic set. Good for card makers, but GREAT for scrapbookers. How many pictures do you have of your kids at the playground? If your me, the answer is 1000. I guess, I will try to scrapbook some of those and use the stamp set. I will share with you when I get to scrapbooking.


Well, I am off to my Stats class, and then a day filled with errands. If you get a chance, head over to MJ's blog and play along. I think it was a great sketch and lots of fun to work with. Have a TERRIFIC Thursday and happy creating.

Last but NOT least. I would like to thank you all for coming by yesterday and visiting my blog and checking out the Digi Shack. Thank you all for you wonderful comments. I really appreciate it. Without my blog budddies, my blog wouldn't what it is . THANK YOU!!!!!


Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Ahhhh.....Spring (well, almost)




Good Afternoon.....It's Tuesday, the sun is shining, and I am starting to feel better(thank God)! Although it is still pretty chilly here (approx 45 degrees)I am starting to see signs of spring. The trees are forming buds, the tulips and Daffodils are sprouting, and the birds are chirping. It has been a REALLY long winter and I am going to embrace every single sign of spring with open arms. I can't wait to open the windows and pack away the winter coats. Oh, I can't wait!!!

Today's card was made for Mary Jo's lunchtime sketch challenge. Easter is approaching and I really want to use my New High Hopes bunnies, so I flipped the sketch to fit the bunny (rather large image). I am having a great time coloring these new High Hopes stamps.


I used some stickles on the ribbon for a little extra something, I also photographed it separately with hopes you could see it. For some reason sparkle doesn't show up so well in pictures or scans. I have found if you turn the card just right you can catch the right lighting and snap away. Can you see it??????

Don't forget that today is the last day of SU INKS& MORE sneak peeks. Head on over to their blog and check out the samples. They are FANTASTIC! All stamps will be available for purchase tomorrow. Have a great Day and Happy Crafting!!!!

SUPPLIES
Stamps: High Hopes, AMUSE sentiment
Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle
ink: Copics, Memento black,
misc: Stickles, Prima flowers, pop dots

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

SUINKWWC32— The colors of Spring



Happy Wednesday all. I Love Wednesdays! They mean the week is half over and it is Whachadoing Wednesday over at SU INK & More. This weeks challenge is to make a card with spring colors. Well, it's still not spring here in NH (I still have snow in my yard),but it has started to warm up a little. I think it is supposed to get to 50 degrees today. I will take it. I can't wait to pack all the winter coats and boots away. I am longing for the days when I can open the windows and the kids can play outside.

On my card today, I used the SU INK set "some bunny special". I am not really good a creating a scene on my cards, but I thought it would be so cute for the boy and the girl to hold the basket with the little chicks running around. I paper pieced the little girls dress to match my background paper, and the rest is colored. The sketch I used is from MJ's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. So, I got to use this card for both challenges. I couldn't follow the challenge exactly because I don't have a oval punch (can you believe it), but the rest of the card is pretty much to the sketch.


So, feel like you would like to play along in a few challenges? Head over to SU INK & More and see what the rest of the Design team came up with and play along with us. If you do play please use the keywords SUINKWWC32 when uploading on-line. I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday, and think spring. Happy creating!

Supplies:Stamps: SU INK & MORE, Paper: Making Memories, Core'dinations, Paper Trey White, INK: Copics, and Memento Black

Monday, March 9, 2009

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #60 & weekend happenings



Happy Monday! Today's card was made for MaryJo's Monday Lunchtime sketch challenge. I have to admit that the sketch was intimidating to look at, but once I started working on my card, it was not bad. Friday my friends Kerry and Pia came over and we did some stamping and talking. More talking than stamping, but I did get a chance to stamp some of Kerry's Magnolia stamps. If you know Kerry, you know she is a HUGE fan of Magnolia's. I on the other hand think they are just okay. I mean, I like the looks of them and I am often in Ahhh at the cards I see people make, but they just aren't "me". So, this challenge is more than one. I personally challenged myself to use the Magnolia stamp that I colored. I think my card came out okay, not great no terrible just OKAY! I did stamp a few, so I may try again. We'll see.....




How are you all making out with the time change? Well, everyone in my house went to bed at their regular time, but not me, I kept looking at the clock thinking it's "really" only 11:00pm, "I still have time". So much for that, I over slept and both kids were late for school. Not only that , but I woke up to MORE snow. This winter has been unbelievable. We have had more snow than you can imagine. It wouldn't seem so bad if yesterday wasn't 60 degrees and everyone was without coats for the first time in months. I am starting to feel like I live in a frozen tundra!


I also wanted to share one more thing with you today. My church has a competition level basketball and cheerleading squad, and this year is my daughter Abbey's first year on the cheering squad. Abbey cheers in the beginners level, which means they don't actually compete, they are just starting out. Well, they got invited to Saturdays Cheerleading competition to do their routine, and OMG were they so cute. The ages range from 5-9 and you can only image how sweet they were. When it was time to announce the teams scores, Abbey's squad got called up and they gave them all medals. Agian, so cute. So, as a proud mom, I had to share some photos.

I hope you all have a Marvelous Monday, and if you get a chance pop over to MJ's blog and play along!

Supplies:Paper Basic grey, Stamps: Magnolia, and sentiment CTMH. Ink: Memento black, and copics. Misc: Marvy punches, and white pen, and Kaiser pearls.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #59



You know what they say about March, "In like a Lion and out like a Lamb". So far that is proving true. We got a whopping 14 inches of snow today. School got cancelled for both the kids and I (yeah). Although I am happy that to have a School free day, I am truly sick of the snow. We have had SO much snow this year. I am ready to start seeing those tree buds and the grass.

So, what did I do with my day? I cleaned the house and my scrap space (I will share photos tomorrow), played with the kids, and made a card.


My card today was made for Mary Jo's Monday sketch Challenge #59. I had colored this bunny stamp yesterday during the Copic certification class I took with Sally Lynn MacDonald. So yep, I am Certified. Certifiably crazy, I ended up buying more Copics during the class (don't tell my hubby), and now I feel like I NEED the air brush system (approx $300.00). Do any of you have this, any version of it, and if so, do you love it. Would you buy it again? Do I need it? I really, really liked playing with it.


Well, I am off to do some studying. I hope you all had a MAGNIFICENT Monday!

Materials: Stamps-Whipper Snapper bunny, SUINK sentiment. Paper: Making Memories, SU cardstock. Ink: Copics, Memento black. Misc: cuttlebug folders, pop dots, punches, Kaiser pearls.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Whatchadoin Wednesday challenge & Mondays lunchtime sketch challenge

WOW....Wednesday already. This week is flying. I have made a project and a card for the 2 different challenges today. My card was made for Mary Jo's Lunchtime sketch challenge:





The little box I made was for WHACHADOIN WEDNESDAY challenge over as SUINK. This weeks challenge was to make a wedding favor, or a St. Paddy's Day goodie. As you can see, I made a little box to match my card. I think it would be great for cookies, brownies or candy. Both my card and box were made using "THE BLARNEY STONE" from SUINK. Check out their blog for more great ideas.

Supplies: Stamps: The Blarney stone, SU INK. Paper: Unknown, SU card stock. INK: Copics, Memento. Accessories: Stickles, pop dots, brads.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Happy Easter (early)!





It's a TERRIFIC Tuesday (I hope), and I have to tell you, I have already put in a weeks worth of work already. I had a Statistics test yesterday (not my best subject), and I have a Anatomy & Physiology test tomorrow night. I guess it wouldn't seem that bad if I didn't have to work tonight (argh).

On a much happier note, I did manage to get up at 5:00 am this morning and squeeze in a little stamping. Today's card was made for MJ's Mondays Lunchtime Sketch Challenge.

When I sat to make a card this morning, I was going to do another Valentines Day card, but honestly, I am sick of Valentines day already. I think I have been making V-day cards since the beginning of January. So, I pushed aside the pink, red and brown and went for some brighter more springy colors. I just happen to have the Urban Prairie paper pack from Basic grey, which has FANTASTIC Colors. I dipped into my stamp stash and started thing Easter, and when I think Easter, I think of this cute bunny stamp from High Hopes. I pent a long time coloring this precious bunny. I was practicing my blending. What do you think?

Well, I am off to study. I hope you all have a TERRIFIC day. If you get a chance, head over to MJ's blog and play along.



SUPPLIES: Stamps: High Hopes, sentiment by CTMH, Paper: DP Basic Grey, Coredinations cardstock, INK: Copics, Memento, MISC: Prima Flowers, brad, white pen

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Hey, What's Up?




I hope you all are having a TERRIFIC Tuesday. It's snowy and cold here today. I can;t remember a winter where we it has been so cold and so snowy. It seems as though it snows almost everyday. Maybe not a ton, but just enough to remind me that spring is no where in sight.

I must admit, that I am LOVING my Clear dollar stamps. I only have this one set, but in due time I am hoping to expand my CD collection. I have been averaging about 4 cards a week, and I am accumulating lots of scraps. So I have been trying to use what is left over before I break into more stuff. I do love my paper paks. The paper I used today is from one of the newer Making Memories. I love the pink and Black combo, and I really love it for the cow. It's hard to see in the pic, but I gave her pink eyelashes to match. Now that I am looking at the card, it would have been cute to put a small pink bow on her head. Maybe next time.

My card today was done for MJ's Monday Lunchtime sketch challenge. My card is not exact to the sketch, but close enough. You all should check out MJ's blog and play along. They are always fun. I have tried to make it a regular challenge for myself. SO, hop on over and play along.

MATERIALS
Stamps: Clear Dollar
paper: MM, SU cardstock
ink: Memento, copics
Acces:White pen, pink Bling!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #53






I hope you all are having a Terrific Tuesday. Today's card was inspired by Mary Jo's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. As simple as this card is, it proved to be a difficult sketch for me, because I don't have any heart punches or such (see, you never have enough). So I had to improvise and start tracing things. I also was working with the new Bittersweet 6x6 paper pack and had limited papers left (that I wanted to use), so I ran into not enough paper (good Grief). Anyways, I happily used one of my new Whipper Snapper stamps, which I think is so cute.

I have decided that this card is manly enough to give to my hubby for V-day, also, it's not one of my favorites, so I don;t mind giving it up (hehehe).

Well, I have 2 exams this week, so I am off to study, and I will be back to post A whachadoin Wednesday challenge tomorrow. Stay tuned.

For all of you that would love to participate in this Weeks challenge, head over to Maryjo's blog and read the details. Lots of fun. Keep warm.

Supplies
Stamps: Whipper Snapper
paper: Basic Grey (of course)
ink: copics, and memento, white pen
Misc: Prima flowers, brad, SU scallop punch

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #52




Happy Wednesday. Can you believe it's already Wednesday? This week is flying for me. I haven't had a chance to post until today. It has been a busy week. I started another semester Monday and that always means craziness in my life. Getting smart is tough (hehehe).
So, I have decided to take on Mary Jo's monday lunchtime challenges. Each week is a different sketch, and this week was a "out of my comfort zone" sketch, so I was happy to give it a whirl. I used one of the new stamp sets from SU INK & MORE.

I am having a great time with their 2 newly released sets. Check out their blog for more Fab creations from the other members of the design team. They are also hosting a Whachadoin wednesday challenge, and I am hoping to post later today, so go over and check it out.

Supplies:
Stamps: AlL SU INK & MORE
paper: Basic Grey (of course), SU cardstock
ink: Copics, memento
misc: MS valentines lace punch, ric rac

Monday, January 5, 2009

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #51





Happy Monday all. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I know I did. My cherubs went back to school today only after a slight 90 minute delay. If we keep having weather like this, my kids will be in school forever.
Anyways, I decide to play In MaryJo Prices Monday Lunchtime sketch challenge, and I wanted to use some of my new SU Ink & More stamps. These stamps are so cute. You can do so much with these stamps. Watch my blog for peak at some more of the new fabulous SU Ink & More stamps on Wednesday.


Supplies:
Stamps: All SU Ink & More
paper: Brenda Walton, SU cardstock
ink: Memento, copics
misc: punches, ric rac, stickles