Basket of Thanks...

Welcome to the Pile it On Challenge.

Our bonus challenge for this month is to 

use no patterned papers.

Our sponsor is Ike's Art and I love this image they

have in their store.

Creative Details

Image: Ike's

Copics: sand, sepia, begonia, cerise, leaf

Embellishments: ribbon, liquid pearls, gems

Tools: Spellbinder's die cut

Challenges

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes
Craft-Dee Bowz - handmade bow
Craft Rocket - anything with "F" (flowers)
DL Art Sept. Linky - anything goes
Love to Craft - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Flower Thanks

Welcome to a new challenge at the

Creatalicious Challenge.

For this challenge our optional theme is leaves.

Plus, we have a fabulous sponsor: Wild Orchid Crafts.
Be sure to check out the gorgeous flowers at their store.

Creative Details

Image: 49 Market

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Inks

Copics: pale moss, napoli, crimson, lipstick orange

Embellishment: liquid pearls, glitter, brads, gold
embossing powder

Challenges
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Craft Rocket - Something with "F" (flowers)
Crafting with an Attitude - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
CCC Digi - 3 of a kind
DL Art September Linky - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Glitter n' Sparkle - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
PIP - anything goes

Making Memories Crafting - color board
Mod Squad - heat embossing
Love to Craft - anything goes
Through the Craftroom door - anything goes
Use Your Stuff - fall
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

One More Chapter...

Welcome to the Creative Fingers Challenges.

We are always "anything goes."

This time we are sponsored by Oddball Art

and I love this image from their store.

Perfect for the start of a new school year.

Creative Details

Image: Oddball Art (Bookworm Bonnie)
Sentiment: Pink Fresh

Copics: cerise, blush, buttercup, bisque, sand

Embellishments: flowers, gems, ribbon

Tools - Spellbinder die cuts

Challenges
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - anything goes with sentiment
Aurora Wings - anything goes
Crafty Awesomeness - anything goes
Crafting By Designs - anything goes
Crafty Calendar - kids or babies
Crafty Girls Creations - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Creative ladybirds - anything goes
Creates and Makes - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
DL Art September Linky - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Just Keep On Creating - anything goes
Love to Craft - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Make My Monday - something for a child
Oddball Stamps - life in technicolor
Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes
The Ribbon Girl - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - punches or dies
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Bouquet of Thanks...

Welcome to the Dragonfly Dreams Challenge.

This month our challenge is 

"patterned paper."

Our fabulous sponsor for this month is Wild Orchids.
Be sure to check out their fabulous flowers!!

Creative Details

Image: Power Poppies Stamps

Copics: apricot, orange, buttercup, current, leaf

Inks: Distress Oxide Inks

Embellishments: ribbon, button, flower, gold gems, glitter

Challenges
Card Mania - shabby chic or rustic
Colour Crazy - anything goes
Classic Design Team Open - for a DT
Crafty Girls Creations - anything goes
Creative Ladybirds - anything goes
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - anything goes
DL Art September Linky - anything goes
DL Art Thankful Thursday - thank you
Eclectic Ellapu - floral and fauna
Really Reasonable Ribbon - ribbon

Rubbernecker - monochromatic
Simon Says - anything goes
Scrap and Craft - Autumn colors
Simply Create Too - ribbon and buttons
Wonderful Wednesday - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes/distress

Stay Warm Harted,

Peacock Feathers...

Welcome to the Pile it On Challenge.

Our monthly challenge is "feathers or scales."

I selected this gorgeous peacock to use for my card

and it is from our sponsor this month: Ike's Art.

I always have loved the feathers that are on peacocks
and their glorious colors - always my favorite!

Creative Details

Image: Ike's Art

Colors: Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers

Embellishments: pearls

Tools: Spellbinders die cut

Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes
As You Like it - feathers or fur
Day Dreamer - anything goes
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Crafting By Designs - anything goes
Crafting with friends - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Crafty Awesomeness - anything goes
Crafty Animals - anything goes animals
Creates and Makes - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Just Keep On Creating - anything goes
Little C's Aloha Friday - digital image
Love to Craft - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes
Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - anything with a critter

Stay Warm Harted,

So Very Happy...

Welcome to the Craftyhazelnut's

Patterned Paper Challenge.

This challenge is all about using your patterned

papers on your project!

Creative Details

Image: Stamping Bella
Copics: napoli yellow, hollyhock, sepia, blush
Embellishments: ribbon, glitter, gems, stickers

Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Classic Design Team Open - for a DT
Come and Get It - 2 or more embellishments
Colour Crazy - anything goes
Creative Moments - anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - so cute
Day Dreamer - anything goes
Deep Ocean - fave color combinations
Glitter n' Sparkle - anything goes
In the Pink - anything goes pink
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Love to Craft - anything goes
Mod Squad - for a friend
Not Just Cards - anything goes
PIP - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
Sisterhood of Crafters - anything goes
Through the Craftroom door - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Bulldogs Back to School...

Welcome to the Pattie's Creations Challenge.

This month the theme is Back to School.

I have always loved this image from Pattie's shop

and decided to have some fun with it this month. 

So, I designed this easel card with the pup on his way

to school (dog obedience school!!)

Creative Details

Image: Pattie's Creations (Bulldogs Ride)

Copics: baby blue, crimson, grey, sand, sepia

Embellishments: ribbon, gems

Tools: border punch

Technique: easel card

Challenges
Always Fun - back to school

Cupcake Inspirations - back to school
Craftaholics R Us - school
Crafting with friends - anything goes
Crafty Animals - anything goes animals
Glitter n' sparkle - anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
PIP - anything goes
Simon Says Monday - school
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - critter
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

A Teacher...

Welcome to another challenge at the

Crafty Creations Challenge.
Love the image I have this time from
our sponsor - perfect for the beginning of school.

Our fabulous sponsor this time is

Fred She Said!!

 Creative Details

Image: Fred She Said

Copics: crimson, baby blue, putty, leaf

Embellishments: ribbon, brads

Tools: Die cut (Sizzix)

Challenges
Always Fun - back to school
Colour Crazy - anything goes
Come and Get it - 2 or more embellishments
Craftaholics R Us - school
Crafting By Designs - anything goes

Creative Moments - anything goes
Cupcake Inspiration - back to school
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Jo's Craft Shack - anything goes
Paper Shelter - back to school
Simon Says Monday - school
Scrappy Land- use die brand they sell
Sisterhood of Crafters - anything goes
Through The Craftroom Door - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Shades of orange...

I always enjoy making floral cards.

They can always be adapted to almost any occasion.

For this card I used orange ink in stamping the image and

also in making my own background paper at the bottom.

Creative Details

Image: Rubbernecker Stamps

Inks: Marvy Matchable and Distress Oxides

Embellishments: ribbon, gems

Challenges

Colour Crazy - anything goes
Crafter's Cafe - black, white and one other color
Creative Moments - anything goes
Di's Digis - flowers
Digi Choosday - anything goes
DL ART August Linky - anything goes
House That Stamps Built - anything goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
OLLCB - Flowers
Petal Lu - orange flowers
RRR - anything goes with ribbon
The Artistic Stampers -anything goes with stamping
The Crazy Challenge - inking is fun
The Paper Shelter - pearls, gems or enamel dots
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
Wonderful Wednesday - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Purrrfect Waves...

Welcome to the Pile it On challenge

Our challenge is recycle and/or for a child.
I am using this fun summer image from our sponsor
Melonheadz!

Creative Details

Image: Melonheadz (surfing cats)

Embellishments: fish stickers, gems, glitter, enamel dots

Inks: Distress Oxide

Challenges

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - creature
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
Cardz 4 Galz - cats or kittens
Crafty Animals - anything with animal
Cute Card Thursday - fun in the sun
DL Art August - anything goes
Glitter n' Sparkle - summer holidays
Kitty Bee - anything goes/summer
Love to Scrap - for a child
Simon says - use a sentiment
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Tickled Pink...

I love flamingos.

I always think they are fun and remind

me of long summer days.

Creative Details

Image: Darcie Heater Rubber Stamps

Copics: tender pink, slate

Inks: Distress Oxides

Embellishments: sequins, ribbon, gems, tin pins

Challenges
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
A Snowflake's Promise - anything goes
Crafty Animals - must have animals
Crafty Friends - anything goes
Crafting With friends - anything goes
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Fashionable Stamping - use inks
In the Pink - anything goes pink
Moving Along With the Times - "B"
Not Just Cards - anything goes
PIP - anything goes
Simon Says - sentiment
The Artistic Stampers - anything goes stamped
The Daisy Chain - anything goes
Through The Craftroom Door - anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - sequins
613 Avenue Create - anything goes
Wonderful Wednesday - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,

Under the Sea...

Welcome to the Creatalicious Challenge.

Our challenge theme is glitter or bling.

Our sponsor is Cute as a Button with darling images!

Creative Details

Image: Cute as a  Button

Copics: cool shadow, pale cobalt green, sand, sepia

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Inks on Yupo Paper

Embellishments: gems, glitter, ribbon, stickers, Nuvo drops

Challenges
A Snowflake's Promise - anything goes
Color Crazy - anything goes
Crafting By Design - anything goes
Crafting with an Attitude - anything goes
Crafting From the heart - anything goes
Createful Hearts - anything goes
Crafty Friends - anything goes

Country View - blues and greens
Crafts Galore encore - anything goes
Daisy Chain - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Ike's World - anything goes/abyss
Jo's Scrap Shack - anything goes
PIP - anything goes
Scrappers Delights - anything goes
Stamping Sensations - anything goes
The Fairy and the Unicorn - anything goes/sea
Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Stay Warm Harted,