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Papertrey's Make It Monday Challenge #18

2011-06-10T06:59:00.001-07:00

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Make It Monday Challenge #18 here at: {Capture the Moment}

Betsy Veldman showed us how to use ordinary tissue paper to add a subtle vintage texture to our projects. Amazing results!!!

Ingredients for this card: Papertrey's "Button Boutique" stamp set, Button Card Die Collection, Raspberry Fizz and Vintage Cream Cardstock, and Vintage Buttons Holiday Mix. I used pink tissue paper, and then the BONUS! I also used this awesome wide strip of Vintage Lace the exact same way that the tissue paper was used in this challenge. I glue it onto the cardstock and then ran it through the Big Shot. WoWza! I would never have dreamed the difference it made! Thanks for sharing Betsy!

Papertrey's Make it Monday Go to Sentiment Challenge

2011-02-13T22:10:00.001-08:00

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Make It Monday Challenge here at:

{Capture the Moment}

Ingredients for this card: Papertrey Stamp Set "Just Hatched" and Aqua Mist Twill Ribbon, Bazzill Basics Cardstock, Dear Lizzy & American Crafts Spring paper, Flower Soft "Bicycle" stamp and flower soft, seam binding ribbon, bling.

Papertrey's Make It Monday Go to Sentiment Challenge

2011-02-13T22:00:00.000-08:00

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Check out this Papertrey's Make It Monday Challenge here at: {Capture the Moment}

Ingredients for this card: Papertrey Stamp Set "Just Hatched", Bazzill Basics Cardstock, Stampendous Stamp "Ranunculus Field", embossing powder, lace, bling.

Make It Monday!!

2011-02-07T05:24:00.000-08:00

Check out this Papertrey's Make It Monday Challenge here at: {Capture the Moment} .

PaperTrey Four Year Anniversary Celebration Tag Download Challenge

2011-02-06T20:49:00.000-08:00

You do not want to miss this one. I can barely contain myself. I have been in my flow since yesterday since yesterday at the official start to all the amazing festivities. Party time folks! Creating time folks! Winner time folks! I can guarantee you a jump or 2 right out of your chair...amd maybe even a little dance around the chair.From the first time I met them, I have always said they know how to keep us over the top excited! You gotta go see for yourself.

Check out this Papertrey's Tag Download Challenge here at: {Capture the Moment} .

The winner of this challenge will get the opportunity to be a guest stamp designer. This person will be able to conceptualize a stamp set with Nicole Heady to see their dream set come true!

Entries can be won by posting a comment to be entered in a random drawing and/or by submitting up to 9 creations using the Tag Download Challenge!

So what are you waiting for...you might be the one. By hurry, all entries and comments must in no later than the cut off time of Monday, February 7 at 7:oo pm est.

Ingredients for my card: Stampin' Up! Cardstock & Ink; Papertrey Stamps & Tag Download; Copic Markers, Prima Marketing Animal Bash Collection, felt, pearl.

Moxie Fab World Classy & Elegant Challenge

2010-07-31T14:01:00.000-07:00

Check out this Classy & Elegant challenge at Moxie Fab World!

Cath at Moxie Fab said it well:

The classy and elegant style is polished. A shiny finish, sparkling embellishments, a rich color scheme, and sophisticated sentiment treatments are all part of the classy and elegant pedigree. Its look is regal, stunning, and dashing. And while its lines are clean, sweeping, and dramatic, it can also incorporate monochromatic color schemes with layered textures that awe and impress equally as well.

Products: Stampentous, Ranunculus Field & Embossing Powder (RAISE); WorldWin Papers, Prima Marketing Flower, Buttons

Moxie Fab World Vintage & Shabby Challenge

2010-07-31T13:48:00.000-07:00

Check out this fan-O-tas-TIC sketchy challenge at Moxie Fab World!.

Here is how Cath at Moxie Fab put it:

What makes a card shabby chic? Well, shabby chic is a style characterized by layering. It is soft, utilizing ribbon, lace, and techniques such as inking and distressing. The final product looks comfortable, weathered, and worn.What makes a card vintage? Vintage goes a step further by adding old images, found items, and antique trinkets to the mix.

Ingredients: Jenni Bowlin Chipboard Buttons, 7 Gypsies Epherma, Petite Paperie Shop (etsy) tag, Cordinations, Stampin' Up!, Artist Exchange

Moxie Fab World Fun & Cute Challenge #1

2010-07-31T13:43:00.000-07:00

Check out this happy sketchy challenge at Moxie Fab World!.

Ingredients: Stamps, Basic Grey "Critter N' Treats; Ribbon, Pure Color Essentials Harvest Plaid & Harts PomPom; Cardstock, Stampin' Up!

Moxie Fab World Fun & Cute Challenge #2

2010-07-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

Check out this fun & cute challenge at Moxie Fab World!.

Cath of Moxie Fab put it this way...
What makes a fun and cute card? To begin with--a happy color scheme, a sweet sentiment, and an uncomplicated design. Throw in some whimsy (like cartoons and doodles), a few simple shapes (like hearts and stars), some friendly patterns (like polka dots and gingham), and voila! There's a smile on your face and a song in your heart that's unmistakably fun and cute.

Products: Stamp: Print Wolrd Collection, Dad's Truck; Cardstock: My Mind's Eye, Quite Contrary Line, Stampin' Up!; Buttons & Blings

Moxie Fab World Challenge: I Want to Ride My Bicycle

2010-06-28T19:33:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge at Moxie Fab World!

I’ve created this card for the Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge in the Moxie Fab World. The challenge was to create a project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates a bicycle in an innovative way.

{Card Recipe: Stamp Sets; Milltown Obsession [Canopied Shop], Flower Soft [Bicycle], Cardstock; Core'dinations Color Core, Designer Paper; GCD Studios Melody Ross [Homespun Mod], Quickcut Die [Fence], October Afternoon Shape Stickers [Report Card], Flower Soft, Copic Markers}

Moxie Fab World Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge #2

2010-05-10T18:56:00.001-07:00

Check out this awesome Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge at Moxie Fab World!

I’ve created this card for the Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge in the Moxie Fab World. The challenge is to create a project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates a chair/couch/sofa of any style in an innovative way.

This is my first time using chunky glitter...OmGosh! I can't believe how much I love it. If you have not used it before...Do it today! WowZAAAAAA!

{Card Recipe: Stamp Sets; Stampin' Up! [Furnished with Love], [Blooming with Love], Cardstock; Stampin' Up! [Soft Sky], Ink; Stampin' Up! [Soft Sky], Papertrey Ink Buttons, Copic Markers, Close to my Heart mini bling, Seam Binding, Glitter}

Moxie Fab World Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge #1

2010-05-10T16:30:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge at Moxie Fab World!.

{Card Recipe: Stamp Sets; Stampin' Up! [Furnished with Love], [Fifth Avenue Floral], Cardstock; Stampin' Up! [Pretty in Pink], [Gable Green], Prima Flowers, Stampin' Up! Classics Ink [Pretty in Pink], Seam Binding, Glitter, Lace}

Moxie Fab World Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge

2010-05-08T10:27:00.002-07:00

Check out this awesome Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge at Moxie Fab World!.

I decided to just clip these Domestic Goddess' and add the caption:

When fortune calls, offer him a chair...

But I do have a warning…I have checked the competition! It is STIFF! WHEW! But who cares about that…RIGHT! We are having FUN! {YIPEE}

You have until midnight MDT on Monday, May 10 to join in on this fun!

{Card Recipe: Cardstock; Core'dinations, Close to My Heart, Designer Cardstock; Garphic 45 [Domestic Goddess], Misc; K & Company Acetate Die-Cuts, Prima Flower, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Corner, Stampin' Up! Classics Ink [Soft Sky], Seam Binding}

Moxie Fab World Sketch Challenge #1

2010-04-18T08:30:00.000-07:00

Check out this fan-O-tas-TIC sketchy challenge at Moxie Fab World!.

Come on and join in on the fun! You never know...you might be the one!!

Had to use this sketch...

To get this Moxie Fab fun card!

...up close of the happy little doggie!

Tell me what you think! Is this card fun or WHAT!

{Card Recipe: Cardstock; Stampin' Up! [Rich Razzleberry, More Mustard], Stamp Set; Stampin' Up! [Happy Camper], Misc; Cosmo Cricket [Joy Ride Collection], black brads, goggle eyes}

Moxie Fab World Sketch Challenge #2

2010-04-18T08:16:00.000-07:00

Check out this Moxie Fab fun sketchy challenge at Moxie Fab World!.

You can join in on the fun too! YIPEE!

Had to use this sketch...

Here's my version! I just love this new Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations line!

{Card Recipe: Cardstock; WorldWin Colormates, Stamp Set; Stampin' Up! [A Little Birdie Told Me], Misc; Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations [Caged Bird], K & Company Gems, Close to My Heart [White Daisy Mini Medley], Stampin' Up! punches, assorted bling}

Moxie Fab World Sketch Challenge #3

2010-04-17T08:38:00.000-07:00

Check out this supah DUPAH FUN sketch challenge here.

Had to use this sketch...

Came up with this card!

Up close and personal!

{Card Recipe: Cardstock; Gina K [Chocolate Kiss], ClubScrap [Study in Red '08], Color Coredinations [Black Magic], Stampin' Up! [Ivory], 7 Gypsies, Prima Marketing, Inc. [Flights of Fancy Collection "firefly"] Rub-on; lily bee [Three Little Birds] Misc; Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations [Caged Bird], Feather, button, K & Company Gems, assorted bling}

What do you think? Your turn eh!

Handcrafted "ME" Photo Album for Girl

2010-03-02T20:42:00.001-08:00

This is a kit that I designed. You can view it at My Etsy.

Handcrafted Chatterbox Canvas Album & Brass Stand Kit

2010-02-20T15:44:00.001-08:00

This is a kit that I designed. You can view it at My Etsy

Moxie Fab World Start to Finish Challenge

2010-01-25T14:33:00.000-08:00

WHEW! What a Challenge! I have made a few cards, but this is my fav. I created a pattern for a tea cup card and it kept evolving! Cath challenged us to continue our card fronts to the inside of the card! This has definitely opened my world and has given me a whole new view of card making!

Recipe: Cardstock: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White; Rub ons: Stampin' Up! Autumn Harvest, Basic Grey Wholy Cow, Cosmo Cricket Autumn Borders; Ink: Close to My Heart Chocolate Distressing, Stampin' Up! Creamy Caramel; Misc: Close to My Heart pearls, assorted ribbon.

Moxie Fab World It's Color Play Challenge

2010-01-18T16:05:00.001-08:00

Check out the fun colors of our Color Play Challenge from Cath at Moxie Fab World.

How much fun is creatung with one hand! Yeap...I broke my left wrist! 5...count them...
I sure have...5 days ago! Snapped it right in half! So here I am, sick as a puppy from the pain meds, hurting like crazy...creating AWAY! {tehehehe} And they say this is not a sickness! I will be the first to admit that I had been away too long and I just could not help myself! So without further ado...

My cardstock is all from Stampin' Ups! in color line except that crisp Ivory cardstock from Gina K. Her cardstock is without a doubt #1!! Punch, Martha Stewart; Cup, Cosmo Cricket; Lace & Beads, Unknown; Buttons and Ribbon, Stampin' Up! I thought this was an appropriate card since I've been out of the loop since before Thanksgiving. We have lots of catchin' up to do!

" Be Inspired #51 Thank you Notes! "

2009-10-06T20:44:00.000-07:00

The Cuttlebug Challenge Birthday Palooza Continues!!!

It is week number five in their month-long celebration. The first week, we had to create an invitation to our "themed" party, then we had to create a gift bag & card and then a matching mini album, then our centerpiece for our table. Last but not least is the thank you notes.
We were to choose a theme and follow it all the way through this month to end up with a fantastic party theme completely ready to go! We also have to use a Cuttlebug embossing folder of our choice. My party theme is fishing.

Here it is allll together! For you guys that are not following Cuttlebug Challenges, you should head over there now to see what all the excitement is about! You cannot possibly know the excitement I am feeling right now knowing that I am finished and may be chosen to be featured in a magazine! GO there NOW! HURRY!

For this Challenge I used: Stamp Sets: Close to My Heart "Gone Fishing", "Hook, Line, and Sinker", and "World's Best Dad"; Cardstock: Stampin' Up! "Ivory", "Kiwi Kiss", "Soft Suede" Club Scrap, Martha Stewart; Ink: Stampin' Up! "Soft Suede", "Riding Hood Red", "Pacific Point"; Sizzix Pocket Die Cut, Cuttlebug Folders: "Tiny Mosiac", "With Love A2 Embossing Border Folders", "Swiss Dots"; Prisacolor Markers: "Dark Brown", "True Blue"; Hemp, Google Eyes, Stampin' Up! Wire Works & Crystal Effects.

Here is my invitation...tada...

Upclose of the Cuttlebug folder that I used. It was just enough to give my water waves.

There are so many possibilities for this theme. But when I was young, my mom had a fishing party for us. We invited all our friends and she filled a pool in the yard full of water. We all made poles out of sticks and she added a big hook made from cloths hangers. We fished. She had some prizes in the pool and we caught them. What fun! Everything that day was a fishing adventure. It was a fun memory!

CUTTLEBUG CHALLENGE BE INSPIRED # 49

2009-09-22T16:31:00.001-07:00

The Cuttlebug Challenge Birthday Palooza Continues!!! It is week number three in their month-long celebration. The first week, we had to create an invitation to our "themed" party, then we had to create a gift bag & card and this week we had to create a matching mini album We were to choose a theme and follow it all the way through this month to end up with a fantastic party theme completely ready to go! We also have to use a Cuttlebug embossing folder of our choice. I chose the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder for this album because it made that hankerchief hanging out of the pocket look so real! So...here's my mini album for this latest Cuttlebug Challenge. My party theme is fishing. There are so many possibilities for this theme. Wait until you see.

What do you think?

Cuttlebug Challenges Cards and Giftbags - Be Inspired #48

2009-09-15T18:51:00.000-07:00

The Cuttlebug Challenges Birthday Palooza goes on! It is week number two in their month-long celebration. The first week, we had to create an invitation to our "themed" party, this week we were to create a gift bag & card. I combined both mine into one. The layer on top of the bag comes off to reveal the greeting for the card. I used a border folder from Cuttlebugs With Love A2 Embossing Border Folders to give a soft water ripple. So many people are awed idea of card & bag all in one that it is about the only way I give a gift.

Be Inspired # 47 CuttlebugChallenge Birthday Invitations and Sunflowers & Dragons Challenge 7

2009-09-05T13:13:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Cuttlebug Challenges Birthday Palooza!!! This is the very first week of their month-long celebration, so now is the time to join in. Everyone is welcome to join! They say there will be lots of fantastic prizes! Even a chance to be published in READY, SET, CREATE MAGAZINE....plus there are other great prizes in our GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!! I am all about that!! This week, we had to create an invitation to our themed party, then we have to use that same theme throughout the whole month to complete our party!!! Plus we must use a Cuttlebug embossing folder. I used a border folder from Cuttlebugs With Love A2 Embossing Border Folders to give a soft water ripple.

Okay here it is...my theme is a fishing adventure. I got the idea for this card from my friend, Diane. We made one very similar to this at a camp she gave. I fell in love with this set from Close to My Heart immediately!

Moxie Fab World Stretch Your Holiday Style with a Stamping Challenge #3

2009-09-04T17:08:00.000-07:00

This is my favorite! {hug}! I did a bunch of masking to get this dimensional effect. I love this snowman!

CARD PATTERENS SKETCH #30 and GET SKETCHY #3

2009-09-01T20:20:00.000-07:00

I was actually able to combine 3 challenges when I made this card. I have never done this before but things just worked right out to complete this mission! {giggle}

The sketch for Card Patterns can be seen here.
The sketch for Get Sketchy can be seen here.
Both are awesome sites and both are giving away some FAB prizes! Go check 'em out now! YIPEE!!!!

Moxie Fab World Shabby Chic Christmas Challenge

2009-08-27T07:06:00.000-07:00

Maybe I think my cards are much better than they really are and then when I see the photo, the truth comes out. I just cannot get what I want in a photo. OKAY! INSTRUCTIONS! I get it...{giggle} I will get out my manual tonight!

Moxie Fab World Classy & Elegant Christmas Challenge

2009-08-27T07:02:00.000-07:00

I wish I could take better photos. I don't know why but I juat cannot get my camera to do what I want. It is a nice camera too~ FINEPIX Z30 10MP. I guess I need to get out the manual. LOL! Yeah...when all else fails, read the instructions.

Cuttlebug Be Inspired #45 Shape Cards

2009-08-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

Our challenge this week is to create a shape card. I had a blast with this one. I was at AC Moore's and bought all this cool Halloween stuff. ImBa lovin' it!I went straight to my studio after a 4 hour drive to get home and started creating away since I was not able to participate in lasts weeks challenge. I wanted the photo to look scary too!

I love the way the witch peeks through the window. You can't tell it in the full shot of the card. She is just so funny!

Cuttlebug Challenges: CHA Countdown Be Inspired #42

2009-08-04T20:14:00.001-07:00

My gatebook for the last Cuttlebug Challenge of July. My first gatebook card. I LOVED making it and have made a couple more since! I was not really sure what to do but I got 'er done!

Cuttlebug Challenges: Provo Craft Countdown Be Inspired #41

2009-07-28T08:16:00.000-07:00

For this challenge we had to alter something and add something that we recycled to our project. I came up with a brand new twist. This is
a recipe book designed by my good friend, Diane Tuggle, that I decided needed a few finshing touches. (Make it more personal...yooooou know.) I was about to add a row
of buttons that I have pulled off old cloths, but then...something hit me.
If I use my cuttlebug folder, I can make fake buttons. Now how is
that for recycling!

Never had to use buttons to begin with. Saved glue dots too!

And...I think...it looks just as cute! FLOORED MYSELF! {lOl}

Vintage Dress Card

2009-07-16T20:36:00.001-07:00

A friend of mine drew this dress pattern. We sat together at an all night crop and played like we were designing dresses. We had a blast. This is actually on sale at My Etsy. I just love this idea for a tea party or a ladies gathering like a luncheon. Just too cute!

2 Sketches 4 You #30

2009-07-14T07:18:00.000-07:00

This is for 2 Sketches 4 You sketch challenge #30. I made my own little sailboat because I did not have a die or stamp. If you knew how many stamps & dies I have, you would laugh at this! {giggle too much}.

Cuttlebug Challenge Be Inspired #39 Owl Folder

2009-07-12T14:21:00.001-07:00

I saw a card in "Fabulous Folds for Card Making" Edited by Tanya Fox that I just looooved. I cannot remember the author's name so if anyone has that book and could let me know, I will credit it. AnyWOO this is my version. We had to use these colors for our challenge so it looks completely different.

Cuttlebug Challenges Be Inspired#38 Star Folder!

2009-07-11T14:59:00.000-07:00

Our Challenge for this was Red, White and Blue; buttons and the bonus folder was the Swiss dots. Inspired by Dannisdoodles I created this card. She ALWAYS...I mean ALWAYS has great stuff. You should check her out here.

I may be a little late on entering this card because my daughter had major surgery at the beginning of the month and it totally absorbed me. Thanks to all who prayed for the Lord to give her a speedy recovery because she is a walking miracle.

A GREAT WAY TO USE VELLUM!

2009-07-10T08:30:00.000-07:00

I saw this technique some time ago and then tried it. I actually won a contest with this card. Just a really neat way to use vellum.

Wellies & Brellies

2009-07-09T17:56:00.000-07:00

I love the little Wellies in these cards! I feel like throwing mine on and splashing! (giggle)