Wicked Wednesday ATC Birds, Nests, Eggs Challenge

Of course I'm just sneeking this in for WW under the wire again.  Should be doing my DT stuff but didn't want to miss it.  I'm still sort of under the whole "wedding influence" so I'm calling this "Love is the key to setting you free".  DP is Webster's Pages Petit Papers.  Birdcage is a Cottage Cutz die.  Birds are an MS punch, Prima rose and the charm is strung on ribbon.

Holey Moley Week 2 at Haunted Design House

I'm BAAAACK!  Still recovering from the long trip from Atlanta yesterday but ready, willing and able to post my take on our Holey Moley Challenge at HDH.  I  again used Anita from the Chicks Dig Guns Set from Smeared Ink.  She's decked in camo this time, courtesy of my Copics and doing a bit of survivalist training for the Zombie Apocalypse at camp.

The fab target came from the net and I think Anita did a fair job at blasting that buggar, don't you?  Prepared, she is!

The sentiment also came from the net and it totally cracked me up.  Can't help but feel that way sometimes. Be sure to stop by HDH to see more Holey inspiration.  We're getting some very creative responses to the challenge, as well.  All you need are two or more holes in your project so come on and play along. 

I'm also entering this in the PunkYouGirl Anything Goes Challenge (their very first, WOOHOO!) and Left of Center (using the LOC theme).

Dilly Beans Under the Sea

Well it's Friday and I'm in Atlanta attending the wedding of my niece.  I'm not sure of an internet connection so I'm autoposting and apologizing for not being around.  I pretty much suck as a traveler and stress for weeks before, and you know I leave everything to the last minute, including DT stuff, so if I haven't visited you recently, that's why.  I did manage my Dilly Beans project before I left which this week is Under the Sea.  I'd already planned to use the adorable #? Seahorse image (ok, I can't find her but I'm really tired so email Megan and I'm sure she'll tell you where she's hiding) but when I realized I need to make a graduation card for another niece I'd see at the wedding, this sweet seahorse turned into a Grad.  LOL   Isn't she gorgeous?  So is my niece, but I must say she was a B***H to fussy cut.  Fortunately, this niece lives in Florida and will be attending college there as well, so this isn't such a stretch.

The sentiment was done with Cuttlebug Alphabets and I used a Mrs. Grossman sticker for the graduation cap.  Here I tried to get an action shot.  She's swimming on an Action Wobble.  Woohoo!  The bubbles are Rain Dots.  Inside I used a hokey sentiment but I still think Emily will still get a kick out of it.  Oops!  Already packed the camera and forgot to upload the inside.  Sorry!  I told you I was stressed.  Be sure to stop by Dilly Beans to see the fab inspiration from my teamies.  Remember, a Dilly Beans image is required from now on to join in so what are you waiting for?  You know you love 'em.  We can't wait to see what you come up with.

I'm also entering this in the TTCRD Anything Goes Challenge June 11-17 and the Outlawz Copic/Promarker School's Out/Graduation Challenge.

Simply Steampunk for Father's Day

Is everyone set for Father's Day this Sunday?  Well here's an idea for you.  It's my day to showcase at Simply Steampunk Challenges and I've made a folding frame card using the new Steampunk Robert's Family Portraits available at SBS.  These images are perfect for all kinds of family occasions, but I thought the boys were specially fab for Father's Day.  I've used a Sizzix die for the frame and cut it 4 times.  The mats are Spellbinders, as well as the die cut gears.

I was trying to represent a kind of timeline.  First we have the adorable Jude.

 

Then the handsome Christian.

And finally, the distinguished and well loved Mr. Roberts.  The sentiment reads, "Dad, When I grow up I want to be just like YOU!"  I had a ball embellishing the card with Tim Holtz bits and bobs, especially the traits so important for a father, taking time to listen, care, and inspire.  I hope this inspires you to create something wonderful for your special Dad.  Of course there are fab female images in the Family Portraits line too that you can see HERE, but that's for another post.  Don't forget we have inspirational pieces going up all month on Simply Steampunk and our current challenge, Clocks/Timepieces runs through July 4th.  Hope to see you there.

I'm also entering this in the Clear it Out, Male and Use Metal Challenge, Crafty Sentiments For a Male Challenge, Creative Craft Challenges2 We Love You Dad Challenge, TTCRD Challenge June 11-17th and Left of Center using the LOC Theme.

Delicious Doodles for Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge, ADFD Blog Hop and Dilly Beans Sale

The current challenge at Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge is Headstones and Graveyards.  WooHoo!  Now, what image to choose?  I adore Teri's Delicious Doodles Graveyard digi which won out because of all the fabulous details.  Beautiful on it's own, but even cooler in 3D.

I printed the image at 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 (so I could mat for ATC size), printed it 5 times, and fussy cut up a storm.  Here's the dimensional view and I've gotta say I ADORE how it came out.  For once I'm not joining in at the 11th hour at Wicked Wednesday.  You've got 3 more days to enter and there's fab inspiration by the DT with a prize from Smeared Ink so what are you waiting  for?

I'm also entering this in the Left of Center Challenge using the LOC theme), ATC's with Attitude Neutral Colors (I hope they consider B&W neutral), Simon Says Stamp and Show Brought to You by the Letter "S" (SCARY and SPOOKY) Challenge, the C.R.A.F.T. Anything but a Card Challenge  (it's an ATC) and the very first challenge at PunkYouGirl Anything Goes.

There's a fab Blog Hop going on at ADFD showcasing their new June Club release and it's perfect for Father's Day.  Not a Club Member? (Well, why the heck not?  There are fab discounts to be had). Join in the Hop for a chance to WIN this fab release but HURRY!  Start HERE.

 

Dilly Beans Sale extended!  What are you waiting for?

Dilly Beans Summertime

Don't faint, this is my second post of the day.  If you're looking for Simply Steampunk, please scroll down.

It's Friday and you know what that means.  It's another new Challenge at Dilly Beans.  We're celebrating Summertime and it could be a more perfect day for it.  The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and it's gonna be HOT!   Perfect flip flop weather if you ask me and I'm dreamin' of the beach.  I've used the adorable #184 Flower Girl (scroll down to find her).  She is still one of my all time faves.  I've paper pieced her hair, added a fun felt flower and used adhesive lace for her dress.  The cool embossing is the new Cuttlebug Wicker folder.  There's lots more summer inspiration at the Challenge Blog and we can't wait to see what you come up with.  But remember, you must used a Dilly Beans image to join in.

I'm also adding this to the Through the Craftroom Door Anything Goes Challenge 6/4-6/10, Delightful Challenges Here Comes the Sun, Dutch Dare Paper Shelter Summer's Coming Challenge, Creative Creations Paper Piecing Challenge and Crafting by Designs Summer Fun.

Simply Steampunk Clocks and Timepieces

Woohoo, it's time for another challenge at Simply Steampunk and that's exactly it:  TIME.  We want to see clocks or timepices on your projects.  I call my piece, Cherish Every Moment Because Time Flies, using the adorable Jude from the Robert's Family Portraits Release.  Wanted to do a little staging here, with antique toys, a memory of how quickly children grow up.

I've assembled a faux watch using pieces from Tim Holtz.  Thought it would be fun to do something a bit different, for a change.  Jude is colored with Copics and captured in the pocketwatch.  The watch fob incorporates additional Steampunk embellishments.  The team has done an outstanding job so be sure to visit them HERE, at Simply Steampunk.  Remember, you must use an SBS Steampunk image to be considered for a prize but hopefully you snagged either a Freebie from our release hop or took advantage of the fabulous sale over the Memorial Day weekend.  We can't wait to see what you come up with.

I'm also entering this in the C.R.A.F.T. Anything but a Card Challenge, The Happy Campers Use Metal Challenge, Digi Stamps 4 Joy "Oh to be Young Again" Challenge, Pink by Design Anything but a Card Boys, boys, Boys Challenge, Simon Says Stamp Masculine, Simon Says Stamp and Show Brought to You by the Letter "S" (Steampunk) and Digi Darla's Make it Masculine Challenge.

Skull Appreciation Day Hop!

 

Welcome to the Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop sponsored by Smeared Ink. It's the 3rd annual and I'm happy to say, my 3rd year of participation.  If you've arrived from  Alison's Blog, you're on the right track, if you'd like to start at the beginning, click HERE.  You can read about this fabulous day celebrating skullies of all types  and how it all began HERE on the SKull a Day Blog.  To follow the hop, scroll down for our very long, but FABULOUS list of participants.  Hey, it's Tuesday.  What else ya got to do?

 

 

I've altered some paper mache half skulls using techniques I (sort of ) learned from the Andy Skinner Book of Ruination Workshop.  I was going for a sort of rotting flesh effect but didn't read all the instructions or assemble all the tools I needed before I started so the effect wasn't exactly as I hoped (besides the fact I'm very impatient when it comes to drying times).  I don't think it turned out half bad for a first attempt, though.

The finished product was not what I intended either, but my day led me in this direction so I altered a box for love's faded memories. 

Now hop along and enjoy more skullie goodness.  Your next stop is another Fabulous Donna's Blog.  And here's the entire Blog roll in case you get lost.

I'm also entering this in the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge, Simon Says Stamp and Show Letter "S" (skulls, duh!) Challenge and Left of Center using the LOC theme.
 

 

 

Terra

Tori Laura Kapree Kristy Sandy Jacki Rick St Dennis Airless Chambers Wendy Julia Susan Lady Brayton Black Dragon Kay Miko Creepy Glowbug Aletha Ike Miranda Hazel Monique Shoni Suzi Leigh S-B Designs DominoART Alison Donna M You are HERE Donna W Jane De Stempelwinkel Evil Edna Jenn Steph Anna Bombshell Stamps Helen Shell Movie Magic Monthly Blog Fiona Serena Little Black Kitten Maureen Karen Milo Teri

Macabre Monday Hangman's Handiwork

It's the second week of our Hangman's Handiwork Challenge at HDH.  We ask you to use a knot or knots on your project but of course, in the dungeon, we think a noose is a good knot to know.  Check out the post for expert instructions.  I've used the My Pet image from the Femdom Set from Smeared Ink.  (retired?..bummer!)  His head isn't in this orientation on the stamp so I had to do a little cropping and pasting to get it right.  The fab mat is from MS and the sentiment is computer generated.

I printed the image several times to allow for some fussy cutting and dimensional work and to allow for the noose.  I'm diggin' the vintage feel of it all.  Be sure to stop by HDH to see the rest of the Minion's handiwork and we want to see yours too.

I'm also entering this in the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge and Left of Center using the LOC theme.

Black and White for Dilly Beans

Happy Friday!  You all know what that means, don't you?  Another new challenge at Dilly Beans.  Our challenge this week is Black and White and we do have a new rule.  From now on you MUST use a Dilly Beans image to enter.  Don't dispair, Megan will be offering a BOGO sale over the weekend so for every digi you buy, you get another FREE!  (Deets in the SHOP this weekend.)  I've made a fun birthday card using #465 Witch Hat Skull Stack. I've embossed the whote mat with a Tim Holtz folder, brought out the MS Drippy Goo punch and used some Tim Holtz washi tape for the first time EVER!  WooHoo!

The sketch is from The Very Sketchy Challenge for May on the Smeared and Smudged Forum.  I've actually used the Scrapbook Sketch and turned it a notch, but it suited my purposes better. 

I printed the image 4 times, fussy cut and layered up a storm.  The sentiment circles are a combination of Spellbinders and Cuttlebug.  The team had a ball with this one so be sure and check out the fab work by my DT sisters and don't forget the SALE this weekend at the SHOP! 

I'm also entering this in the Creative Moments Lots of Layers Challenge, Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes, the Nutcrafters Monochrome Challenge, Left of Center (using the LOC theme), Created With Love You Lift Me Up (Layers) Challenge and DL Art May Linky Party.

A Couple of Challenge Cards

Every week I try to enter challenges other than my DT projects and rarely get the chance.  Today I managed TWO and they couldn't be more different. 

Simon Says Stamp

 

 

The first is for the Simon Says Take a Picture Challenge using some fab DP from Crate Paper and and adorable Digi and Sentiment from Birdie Brown.  My friend and Dilly Beans DT sister Jen turned me on to her Blog (she finds all the goodies!) where there is a Freebie challenge each month.  These were the April Freebies and are still available HERE.  The image is colored with Copics using shades from the DP.  Added some Primas and a gingham bow as well as an acrylic circle on the lens.

 

SDC 100: Anything Goes Challenge

 

 

 

This one might take a bit of explaining.  LOL  I love the new format at the Stampotique Designer's Challenge.  Although the challenges are weekly, you actually have all month to enter so if you miss a challenge you like you can do it any time during the month.  WOOHOO!  I call this piece "Recurring Nightmare".  I bought this hilarious stamp Underwhere because it totally cracked me up but then thought "What the hell am I gonna do with it?"  I mean a dude in his tighty whities isn't exactly the most versatile thing ever, but I just couldn't resist.  Been having some discussions of dreams lately and started thinking about common recurring nightmares.  This is my version of the one where you all of a sudden find yourself in public and realize you're not dressed.

 

 

Here's a close up of Underwhere by Daniel Torrente.  His quirky stamps are some of my faves!  Behind are Heads (a "must have") and 3 Smiles. 

 

 

The sentiment stamp actually reads "I'd wish I'd worn panties" in Carol's Collection.  It's also Stampotique but since he clearly did not forget his panties (thank GOD!), I cut and spliced it to be more appropriate. The laughter in the background is computer generated. This is what happens when I have too much time on my hands.  I think the whole thing is hilarious, but I'm easily amused.  My hubby didn't get it. Even after I explained it to him he still sat shaking his head.

 

 

Great Minds

Well, how about that?  Great minds do indeed think alike.  Two of my fave Wednesday Challenges came up with similar themes this week.  Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge is Song and Dance, and Whimsical Designs is Song Inspired.  I can do that.  I immediately thought of this cute little rubber cat stamp with a Boynton image that I bought before I ever even started crafting regularly because I've always loved them.  I wanted them to be dancing on a keyboard and tried out my new Cuttlebug folder but it just didn't have the feel I was going for.  I searched for free piano key clip art and came up with this background.  Too cute! "You make Me Feel Like Dancing" is an oldie (circa 1976) by Leo Sayer and because you are my friends, I won't link you to it.  LOL  Trust me, you don't want this one stuck in your head.  Anyway, the kitties were colored with Copics, fussy cut and popped.  Added a couple of music note brads and metal hearts and there ya go.   They be doin' the "Happy Dance".  Hope you are too and your Memorial Day weather is conducive to outdoor fun.  It sucks here.  Bummer!