Knitty Kitty Digis - "Wrapped Up Greyhound"

I love this digi and I already know who is going to receive this card for Christmas.  Thank you to Knitty Kitty Digis for creating the perfect image for my greyhound-loving crafty friend, who has given her greyhound a better life than the one they usually have.

Here is my inspiration for the Incy Wincy Designs Blog Challenge for the first Monday in November. The theme is "Christmas".  Knitty Kitty Digis is one of the sponsors of this fantastic challenge and I just love their designs, as I am a cat-loving fanatic.  For those of you who aren't as fanatical as me about cat images, there are other images to choose from and "Wrapped Up Greyhound" Image No. 44 is just one of them.

I hope you check out the Incy Wincy Designs Blog Challenge this fortnight as it's an easy theme at this time of year - Christmas.  You must be busy getting your Christmas cards ready.  Why not include one of your creations in our challenge. We have three great businesses sponsoring us this time - Knitty Kitty Digis, Fabrika Fantasy and Sticker You, another reason to join us!

SheepSki Designs November Blog Challenge

The theme for the SheepSki Blog #20 Challenge this month is "Anything Christmas".  I chose to work with "Christmas Candle" Image No. 170 available in the Etsy shop.

I worked with the BG Copics for the candle, I love these shades.  I have used a sheet from the Kaisercraft 6 x 6 "Mint Wishes" collection and cut it into 4 sections.  I printed off the images 4 times and layered sections of it to add depth.  I decorated with a paper doily and some sentiments from the same Kaisercraft collection.

I hope you will join in this challenge.  What better way to make your Christmas cards and maybe you will win a prize as well.  There are 21 Christmas related images in the Etsy shop, so you aren't short of ideas there and don't forget to use this discount for a further 10% off our shop.

                                     
SKIANDREA10


 Here is the link for the November challenge.

Don't forget if you aren't a member of our Facebook Group, please join us.

I hope you join us this month, good excuse to work on your Christmas cards!

I am entering the following:

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/ff110218-festive-friday-s-challenge-november-02-2018

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/11/mlccb-4-november-anything-christmas-goes.html

https://scrapfromyourheart.blogspot.com/2018/11/utfordring-27-julchristmas.html

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2533847743299781&type=3 Kerst Christmas Facebook Group November album

MKC Digitals "Old is New Again"

Mari has re-introduced some of her images to the new shop and I am showcasing "Little Snowman's Hot Cocoa" available here.  I have made a gift bag along with a tag for Christmas.  I hope you like it.

Don't forget we are still looking for members in our Facebook Group, here is the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/109728339790268/

Hope you join us, we have challenges and new releases every month and the new releases are always at a special price until the next release comes out.  See you there.

MKC Digitals - 15th October Facebook Challenge

The theme for our October Facebook Challenge is HALLOWEEN of course!

I have made a treat bag using "Maddy Pumpkin Costume" which is available in the MKC Digitals Shop.

Here is the link for MKC Digitals Facebook Group, see you there!

"Dreamy Fox" The Outlawz Challenge October 2018 Progressive Challenge

This month's progressive challenge is using "Dreamy Fox" by  MMedel Illustrations.  

Thank you so much for this cutie.

Here is the link to the Outlawz Progressive Challenge.

Digistamps4Joy October Blog Challenge

This month I decided to check out Digistamps4Joy blog and found a challenge using a freebie kindly given by Margaret.  I decided to have a go and printed out the image, along with my usual progressive image from Margaret.

Well life got in the way this month and for the first time since I have been doing the Progressive Challenge it looks as if I will run out of time to do it, but I have finished the Blog Challenge entry and here it is ... a wine bottle tag.  The sentiment I found among my SU stamps ... perfect I thought!

The image Margaret kindly donated is called "Cheese and Wine" and is available in her shop here

Guest DT at Incy Wincy Designs October Blog Challenge

It was a pleasure to be invited to Incy Wincy Designs as a Guest Designer.  I already had some of Rick's images so it was easy to pick one to showcase.  I know there was a theme for this fortnight but   my invite was at such short notice I forgpot to ask if there was a theme, and there was!  I designed a Christmas card instead of a Birthday card, but this would also be a great image to use on a December Birthday card.  "Christmas Party Hat" is available at Rick's shop, so I hope you stop by and see everything he has to offer, a great artist indeed!

The Incy Wincy Designs Blog Challenges start on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month and has some great sponsors and prizes.  Check it out here

I hope you like "Christmas Party Hat" and the card I made with it.  By the way the doily embellishment is from Charms Creations.

Thank you for visiting my blog and don't forget the Incy Wincy Designs Blog Challenge.

Ericraft Stamps "Unicorn Beanie"

Have you checked out Ericraft Stamps yet?  Today I am going to showcase "Unicorn Beanie" and what a cutie she is.  She is available in the Etsy shop now at a very special price.  I decided to use this cutie to make my first 2018 Ericraft Stamps Christmas card.  I hope you like it. 

I would also like to invite you to join our Facebook group.  We are a small group, but if you are interested in Ericraft Stamps, it is the best place to see what Erica has created.  Erica is an Aussie, who loves drawing digital stamps, mainly as a hobby, her inspiration for her stamps mainly coming from her family life. 

I would love you to check out all her images in the Etsy shop - you will be pleasantly surprised by her work and also the prices she offers, especially her new releases for a short time.

Thanks for stopping by.

I am entering the following with my card:

Stamps by Aurora Wings "Cat in Flowers"

I chose "Cat in Flowers" to use in the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog Challenge #71 with the theme, Inspired by Music.  It was not a hard choice, I went through my Aurora Wings folder and soon as I saw this image, I thought of the Tom Jones hit "What's New Pussycat" released in 1965.  I know showing my age!  Here is my project, an ATC.

Thank you for stopping by my blog.

Update:  I was the "Random winner" with this creation.  Thank you Mitzi.

MKC Digitals 5th October Release

Well you have been waiting for it and here it is - MKC Digitals' new release.  Twelve new releases for October just in time for Halloween and at the moment you can grab these images at a special price.  Here a few of my creations with these new stamps.  I hope you like them.

A Fatty Batty ATC

                                                                 

                                                                  3 Treat Bags


I hope you enjoy Mari's new release and will check out all of the images in her shop. This is a great buy, all the Fatty Batty characters in one bundle.

Don't forget to check out our website for lots of inspiration and if you haven't joined our Facebook Group head over there now and click join, so you don't miss out on all the latest information about MKC Digitals.  Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/109728339790268/
See you there!

SheepSki Designs October 2018 Blog Challenge

This month our theme over at SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge is Fantasy and/or Wings.  I must say it was a hard choice because Andrea has lots in the Etsy shop to cover that theme.  I can't wait to see what else the Design Team came up with.  My choice was Peggy - Image No. 109 available here

I have coloured Peggy with Copics, BGs for the wings and Cool Greys for the rest.  The lace panel at the front is actually a mold made from No More Gaps.  I experimented a while ago with it, and was just waiting for the right project to add it to.  The moon and stars chipboard and the word Sparkle are both from my fave chipboard supplier here in Australia, Make it Crafty.  I coloured the moon and stars with Wink of Stella and on the front part of the word I used BG34 and BG32.

I hope you like my inspiration for the October Blog Challenge and will join us over at https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/ for Challenge 19 Fantasy/Wings.

Don't forget whenever you are checking out the SheepSki Designs Etsy shop, you are welcome to use the discount code below to get a further 10% off your order.


                                          SKIANDREA10

Thank you for joining me today and if you are not a member of the SheepSki Designs Digital Stamps Facebook Group, please head over there now and request to join.  We also have a Facebook Challenge every month too.
                                 

The Outlawz Challenges - September 2018 Progressive

This month's Progressive stamp is thanks to Mary Smith, Createful Heart Digis & Design.  The name of the image is called

Ms. Scarecrow with Squirrels

and is available in Mary's shop here.  

Thank you Mary for your continued support of The Outlawz Challenges.

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-challenge-sept-28-18

As Createful Heart Digis & Design has started their monthly blog challenges again, I would like to also enter this project in their Challenge #1 - Theme Autumn/Fall

Ericraft Stamps "Mumma Chook"

Here is an ATC I have created using Ericraft Stamps "Mumma Chook".

This image is available in the Etsy  EricraftShop.  Here is the link for "Mumma Chook" and she is at a discounted price at the moment but don't delay, the offer won't last forever.

By the way, I can't take credit for the amazing background, except the Pine Cone shading around the edges.  The background was gifted to me in an ATC swap and I thought it suited Mumma perfectly.

Bugaboo Stamps "Stella & Gus" Deck of Cards

I just love Stella images from Bugaboo Stamps.  This time I have used "Stella & Gus Deck of Cards" for my daughter and son-in-law's 15th Wedding Anniversary.

This image can be purchased here and I have also used Make-it-Crafty chipboard.

I am entering The Outlawz Challenges with this card.

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-friday-challenge-sept-14-18

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps "Red Panda"

My grand-daughter Verity is turning double digits this week.  When I asked her what she wanted her answer was a real pet Red Panda.  Unfortunately I cannot fulfill that request, but I remembered I had a Red Panda in my digital folders, in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps downloads.  So this is what I posted to her today.

I have used autumn colours in the colouring of the Red Panda image which is available in the Etsy Shop of gjzcck.  I hope you check out this shop, it has beautiful images that I can never resist.

I will enter http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps.html with Verity's birthday card.

LeAnn's World 101 "Cindy"

This month's progressive challenge at LeAnn's World 101 features "Cindy".  I have been wanting to join in this challenge for a while, but either run out of time or forget, so this month I decided to purchase the stamp and give it a go.  Here is my creation.  I guess you could say it's an inspiration card.

I am entering:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2075786162732472&type=3

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-september-5-2018

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums

MKC Digitals September 2018 Release

After a short break Mari Ko Creations has been revamped to become MKC Digitals and I am proud to still be on Mari's Design Team.  Here are a few links for you to check out:

Facebook Group (if you join now you can get the 400 member freebie).  At the moment we have a Facebook Challenge using the freebie, Thanks a Latte.

Shop (and if you are quick, you will find we have a 30% discount on the new shop until 10th September 2018).  This link isn't just a shop!  You will find some great tabs to check out on the home page, some are direct links back to the blog, a project gallery which has some fantastic inspiration and of course a link to our monthly challenge when that starts.

You Tube - Mari has been busy and already has 2 videos

Blog - Mari is a great blogger, so you will find lots of info there too and of course a link back to the shop.  Stay tuned for information on our challenges here too.

Today I am going to showcase some of my creations with the September release.  Mari has concentrated on school inspired digis this month.  You will find them in the shop under the NEW Collection or the SCHOOL Collection. 

These are bookmarks I have coloured with Copics and laminated.  I have given them to two of my grandchildren to give to their teachers as they are leaving their current school.

This is a Planner Band I am giving to a crafty friend who I could not be without on this  papercraft journey, and believe it or not, we haven't even met in person yet.  As much as I said I don't go much on social media, it is what brought us together and I am so grateful for her friendship.

I have also made some planner clips and reminder pencils.  I hope I have inspired you to use your digital stamps for other projects.  Don't forget all the stamps I have used are available in the MKC Digitals Shop.

"Reindeer Sprite" by Stamps by AuroraWings

I just love Mitzi's Sprites - if I haven't purchased all of them yet, I will!  Today I made a Christmas card for her challenge this month https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/mid-challenge-inspiration-post-for.html and it's a sketch.

I have used some Make It Crafty chipboard for this sketch.  Here are the links to the two pieces I have used and I still have more holly on the set I can use.  I have coloured the chipboard and image with Copics and added some sparkle to the chipboard with Ink of Stella Clear.


http://www.makeitcrafty.com/scribble-holly-circle-frame.html
http://www.makeitcrafty.com/holly-ribbon-chipboard-set.html

I am entering this card in:

Kerst Christmas Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2420464644638092&type=3
https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/09/mid-challenge-inspiration-post-for.html
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color


Update

Christmas Guinea Pig

I have always loved guinea pigs, I remember having them as a child, my children had them and my grandchildren have also enjoyed them.  I could not resist this image from Limited Runs "Christmas Guinea Pig".

This image and more can be purchased at the shop and don't forget if you buy a gift certificate you save a little bit more.  I have given myself a gift certificate and/or you can give a RAK to a friend.  All details are on the link.

I have entered this in Limited Runs Facebook Group's Bonus Challenge and General Challenge.  If you haven't joined their Facebook Group, the link is here.  There is a Progressive Challenge every month too.  I hope to see you there.

I have also entered my Christmas card in:


https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color

Kerst Christmas Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2420464644638092&type=3

"Gaming Dude"

This month at SheepSki Designs we are featuring the theme "For the Kidz" in our Blog Challenge.  I have been playing with "Gamer Dude" available in the SheepSki Etsy shop.

I decided to make a birthday card with this image for my grandson Adam, who is turning 13 in October - this digi is very appropriate for him!

I didn't have anything to suit this card in my stash, not even paper, although there could be some buried somewhere I have forgotten about, you know what it is like.  When in doubt GOOGLE, which I did and found this background.  I coloured Adam (Gamer Dude) with Copics putting some stripes on his top. I also cropped the image to get just the gaming consoles (hope that is what you call them, not into it myself).  I printed three of each of the three and used foam tape to add an extra one of each to the image and used 2 each of the consoles to put on the side.

I hope Adam likes his card, but I hope he doesn't see it before his birthday.

Don't forget to check out out September Challenge over on the SheepSki blog. Just look for the post for Challenge 18  with the theme "For the Kidz".

Don't forget if you are over at our Etsy shop looking for a digi for this theme, you can use this code to get 10% off your order.

                          SKIANDREA10

I am entering the following:

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-gcc09032018-rectangle-cards

https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-for-august-30-sept-5-optional-twist-is

https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2018/09/challenge-52.html