{PIN}spirational Challenge # 60

Hello Friends! I am back with another {PIN}spirational Challenge!  In case you don't know what the {PIN}spirational Challenge is all about, well let me share with you.  Each week you are given a picture for inspiration.  All you have to do is create based on that picture.  So here is this weeks picture: Our Sponsors: When you see my card, you will likely think, what does this have to do with mermaids?  Well, it doesn't.  Instead I focused on the browns and golds for my card.  I embossed in gold, a clock background.  Then a brown tree.  I distressed the edges and added a ribbon and brad.  The base is kraft.   For the inside, I used more gold and distress inks. Supplies used: Tim Holtz:  Clear Embossing Ink, Distress Embossing Powder (Vintage Photo), Enchanted Gold Embossing Powder, Faded Jeans, Stormy Sky and Walnut Stain distress ink. Stamps:  Penny Black - Fantasy & Clock Face Background. I have to say, it is a bit of a sad day for me, as it will be my last post with {PIN}spirational Challenge.   I have made the decision to step down and reduced some stress in my life.  But I am sure I will be back to play along with the fabulous design team challenges in the future.  A special thanks to our great leader Deanne! Be sure to come over to {PIN}spirational Challenge and play along with us!   Thank you for stopping by.  Don't for get to scroll for the other two posts for today. Blessings until next time.... Athina

Loves Rubberstamps - For the Love of Chocolate

Hello Blogging Friends!

Have we got a challenge for you over at Loves Rubberstamps today!  I have always loved chocolate.  In fact, chocolate chip cookies with ice cream is my absolute favorite.  So what a better challenge than "For the Love of Chocolate".  Meljen's Designs is our fabulous sponsor this week!

I had so much fun creating this card and love how it turned out.  I used Magnolia, Tilda with a Love Cake, as the image.  It is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on cryogen paper.  This little cutie is colored with copics.  After she was colored, I distressed the edges and added some Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink around the edges.  I matted her on some burgundy card stock that was also distressed.  The background papers are by Simple Stories Awesome collection and the Echo Park This and That collection.  I wanted a bit of brown on cream, so I used a piece of cream cardstock with a Stampabilities paisley background stamp with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink and stamped the background.  I then used the Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool & Foam to darken the cream color a bit with some more distress ink.  I used more of the Krylex bandage roll in the background.  After adding the heart (more info to follow), I added a Tim Holtz  metal embellishment tied with The Pink Petal ribbon.



 Just a closer look at the heart.  It is distressed and inked with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink.  I frayed some lace and added some more ink.  Placed some burlap behind the brad and added a pin.

 

Copics used:

 Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13, R20

Hair:  E11, E15, E18, E19

Pants:  BG000, BG72, BG75, BG78

Shirt/Hat:  E40, E41, E43

Shoes/Cake:  E53, E55, E57, E59

The inside is finished with matching Simple Stories papers from the front of the card.  I used the blue hounds tooth paper as a negative where the heart was cut out and set the sentiment behind it.  The sentiment is by xxxxxxx.  I added some lace that the edges are frayed and I used some Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink to dirty up the lace a bit.  It is finished with a button and twine.  All edges have been distressed.

What fun this card was to create!  So now we want to see your chocolate creations over at Loves Rubberstamps.

How to play:
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC44. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want.

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, March 25th so all entries need to be in before then.

Prize Information:

One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator will be able to proudly display our Winner's Badge on their blog!

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 44 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 46. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:
ABC Challenge - J is for Just as you like
One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Tildas Town - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Thanks you for stopping by today!  Be sure to check out the two other posts today for more fun challenges!
Blessings until next time...
Athina

{PIN}spirational Challenge # 49

Hello Friends!

Welcome back to another {PIN}spirational Challenge!  Easter is just around the corner, so what a better way to get ready than this cute picture!  Eggs hung with ribbons!  So bright and cheerful!  Spring is on the way!

Our sponsors:

Paper Pretties 

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I decided to step away from cards this week again!  I used A Basket for You image generously provided by our sponsor Paper Pretties!  It is a digi image printed on cryogen paper and colored with copics.  The background papers are a variety by My Minds Eye, put on some teal card stock.  I have added some ribbon from The Pink Petal, a button, Tim Holtz adage ticket and my favorite burlap.   I cut the eggs out on my silhouette.

Copics used:

Bunny:  E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, R81, R83, R85

Basket:  V01, V05, V06

Grass: G12, G14, G17

Take one last look at the inspiration picture and come share your work with us at {PIN}spirational Challenges.

 

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Lia Stampz - Easter

Oozak - Spring (Anything Goes)

Pink Gem - Easter

My Sheri Crafts - Easter

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything but a Card

Thanks for stopping by. 

Blessings until next time...

Athina

Loves Rubberstamps - Sensational Sunday Inspiration 3/10

Hello,
I hope you all are having a great weekend!  I have had a few extra days off and have really enjoyed the time.  Work has been really hectic lately, so it was much appreciated that I could take some time off.  I am back today with another Sensational Sunday Inspiration project for Loves Rubberstamps.  Make sure to stop over to the Inspiration blog to see what all the other fabulous ladies have made for inspiration today.

I have used the adorable Apple Blossom stamp from the Little Cottage Cuties Collection by Elisabeth Bell (Whimsy Stamps).  Isn't she just the sweetest?  I stamped her with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on cryogen paper.  She is colored with copics.  I used the air brushing to make some clouds also in the background and also colored some grass for her to stand on.  Everyone loves the feel of grass on their bare feet right?  I used Spellbinders Labels 18 to cut out the image. The papers are all by Simple Stories, Summer Fresh line.  I just love the rich colors.  I tore the papers and added some walnut stain distress ink and some stitching around the edges for some extra fun.  I finished her off with some ribbon from The Pink Petal, a button, twine, safety pin and some pearls.  I have to say, I was thrilled with the way she turned out.

Copics used:

Skin:  E000, E00, E21

Hair:  E15, E18, YR21

Dress/Socks:  B91, B95, B97, B99

Underdress/Socks:  W0, W1, W3

Dog:  E30, E33, E35, E37

Basket:  E41, E43, E44, E47, Y12, Y23, Y24

Apples:  G20, G21, G24, G28, R24, R29, E07

Grass:  E44, G24, G85, G99, N5, YG95

For the inside, I used the matching papers from the front by Simple Stories, Summer Fresh line.  The sentiment is by Stampin Up, Polka dots & Paisley.  

Make sure to stop by the Loves Rubberstamps Inspiration Blog and leave the design team some love.  By doing so, you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win some spending money to Loves Rubberstamps store.  Laura has just added a bunch of new Magnolia stamps and is now carrying copic markers.  I think I might be in trouble. Yikes!!

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Clearly I Stamp - Die cuts

Crafty Catz - All Stitched up

Delicious Doodles - Dies Cuts

Stamping with Dragon - Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes with Ribbon

Delightful Sketches - Buttons Bling Embellishment Things

Crafting for all Seasons - Spring

Pennys Challenges - stitching

7 Kids - Anything Goes

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Craft Door Magazine - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by.  I do appreciate my loyal followers and new ones as well.

Blessings until next time...

Athina