…Let It Snow

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge is another great one…SNOWFLAKES!  I chose to use one of the images from C.C.Designs’ Sweet November Stamps collection called “Darby & Pudge Sprites”.  I stamped the image out in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I pairing her up with some patterned papers from Memory Box’s Spiceberry paper pack, and gave her some *sparkle* by adding some Chunky Glitter to the white parts of her outfit.  After adding some Stitching, Silver Pearls, Ribbon, Paper Piercing, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with a Verve Day Thursday Preview!  Until then…

…Thank You Tag

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge is a great one…TAGS!  I chose to use one of the images from C.C.Designs’ Kiki La Rue collection called “Puppy Kiki La Rue”.  I stamped the image out in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut her out, then attached her to the Dark Brown Cardstock tag base after pairing her up with some patterned papers from the Fine And Dandy Tickled Pink paper pad from My Mind’s Eye.  I used my Scor-Pal to create the lattice dry embossing on the tag base, then cut the top of the tag using a Spellbinders’ Nesties Die.  After adding some Paper Piercing, Rhinestones, Ribbons, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday creation!  Until then…

…Glad Tidings Gift Card

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge is a great one…GIFT CARD HOLDERS!  Want to know how to make one?  You can check out the tutorial HERE.  I chose to use one of the new images from C.C.Designs called Sugarplums Trim The Tree that was released on November 15th.  I stamped the image out in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut her out, then attached her to the Pink Pirouette Cardstock base after pairing her up with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Eskimo Kisses paper pad.  I also added a little border using the EK Success Dotted Wave Edger Punch.  After adding some Stitching, a Pearl, Ribbon, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday creation!  Until then…

…Make A Wish

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge has a BIRTHDAY theme!  I chose to use one of the new images from C.C. Designs Sweet November Stamps collection called “Baby Cupcake” that will be released on November 15th.  I printed the digital image out in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  The focal panel was cut out using a Spellbinders’ Classic Rectangle Nesties Die, then I paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the Cosmo Cricket’s Pixie-Licious paper pad.  I added a White Cardstock Apron Lace punched border below the strips of patterned paper along with a punched heart and flower to use beside the sentiment.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, a Silver Clip embellishment, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday creation!  Until then…

…Thanks For All You Do

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge has a BE GRATEFUL theme!  I chose to use a couple of the images from C.C. Designs called, “Sugarplums Cocoa Emma” and “Sugarplums Bench”.  I stamped the images in Black Ink, then colored them with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut them out and paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the October Afternoon’s Thrift Shoppe paper pad.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, Distressing, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here in a few with a special Claudia and Company Preview!  Until then…

…Last-Minute Halloween Packaging

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN PACKAGE!  I chose to use one of the new Halloween images from C.C. Designs Sweet November Stamps called, “Twisted Sister Oleander”.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut her out and paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the SU’s retired Hawaii Papaya Designer Series Paper pack.  I created a large tag to tie around the Clear Coffee Bag that was filled with some fabulous chocolate peanut butter candies.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, Ribbon, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here in a few with another Verve Winter Release Sneak Peek and a TGF November Preview!  Until then…

…Cracked Glass Refrigerator Magnet

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a REFRIGERATOR MAGNET!  Here’s mine:

I chose to use the new C.C. Designs image called, “Sugar Shopping”.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut out the colored image, then used the Cracked Glass Technique to create an antique look.

I purchased some Magnetic Tape Strips from a local store for just over $1 that is magnetic on one side and adhesive on the other…LOVE IT!

I simply cut one of the strips with my Westcott Titanium Scissors that I got at Summer CHA, and attached the magnet pieces to the back of the image.  VIOLA…instant refrigerator magnet!  This particular magnet keeps my grocery list at an arms length…but I usually walk out with ALOT more than ONE bag!  LOL!

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Check out what the other Challenge DT members have come up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday!  Until then…

…Saving A Place At The Table

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create some sort of FALL DECORATION!  I chose to create some seating cards for our Thanksgiving dinner this year…here’s mine!  I used the C.C. Designs’ “Sunflower Emma” image from the stamp kit called, “Take A Seat”.  I printed the digital image in Black onto some White Cardstock, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the Jackson Lodge paper pad from Collage Press.  I used some older Sizzix Alphabet Dies and my Big Shot to create my name with some scrap pieces of Chocolate Cardstock.  I ran the diecut letters through one of my Xyron Sticker Makers, then adhered the sticky letters to the patterned paper background.  I cut Emma out, then attached her to the upper left-hand corner of the place card with Dimensionals.  After adding some Stitching and Paper Piercing the card was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Check out what the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday using some of the new October Release images!  Until then…

…Got Milk?

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a MASCULINE CARD!  I chose to use one of the new images from this month’s C.C. Designs Sweet November Stamps release called, “Baby Cookie & Milk Boy”.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the SU’s retired Dashing Designer Series Paper pack.  I printed out the sentiment from my computer, then added a simple Button and Twine to complete the flag panel.  After adding some Stitching and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here in a few for another Verve Fall Release Sneak Peek!  Until then…

…Clearly My Favorite Thing :)

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a CLEAR CARD!  I chose to use one of the new images from this month’s C.C. Designs Honey release, “Lesa”.  She’s a tribute to our fearless DT leader, Lesa Rapp…isn’t she adorable?  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the Papertrey Ink’s Library Ledger paper pad.  The clear card base is also from Papertrey Ink, and is the best clear cardstock that I’ve ever worked with.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, Distressing, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here in a few for another TGF October Preview.  Until then…

…May Your Dreams Come True

 

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a card using the COLOR COMBO…PUMPKIN, ARTICHOKE, AND BURGUNDY!  I chose to use one of Amy Young’s gorgeous images from the Sweet November Twisted Sister collection called “Oleander”.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the BasicGrey’s Indian Summer paper pad.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, Distressing, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday.  Until then…

…ATS Corner Bookmark Challenge

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a CORNER BOOKMARK!  You can find an amazing tutorial HERE!  I chose to use one of the C.C. Designs’ images from the set “Spring Thing” along with a sentiment that I created on my computer.  I colored the little lamb with Copic Sketch Markers, then paired it with some patterned papers from the BasicGrey’s Origins paper pad.  After adding several Flowers with Brad centers, a Punched Border, Ribbon, Paper Piercing, Ribbon, and tons of Dimensionals the bookmark was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store. Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday.  Until then…

…ATS Challenge Meets a Flutter By Sketch

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge from the All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to use LACE on our creations!  I combined the lace challenge with today’s Flutter By Wednesdays Challenge #120…a Sketch By ME!!!  I chose to use one of the My Favorite Things’ Pure Innocence images called “Fairy Girl”.  I colored the image with Copic Sketch Markers, then paper-pieced her dress and shoes.  I stitched the lace onto the horizontal panel of K & Company’s Jubilee patterned paper.  After adding some Rhinestone Brads, Paper Piercing, Distressing, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

That’s it for me today!  Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store. Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you in just a few with a TGF “Sweet September” Blog Hop!  Until then…

…ATS Crinkled Ribbon Challenge

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Happy Wednesday, everyone!  As you all know, Wednesdays are now set aside for the challenges brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to use CRINKLED RIBBON on our creations!  You can find an amazing tutorial HERE!  I chose to use one of the C.C. Designs’ images called “Sweet November Shimmer Redkelp” along with a sentiment from “AmyR Stamps Summer Sentiments”.  I used my crinkled ribbon as the sentiment flag.  I figured that everyone else would be using it as ribbon, so I wanted to show a different way fo using the same thing.  After adding some Rhinestones, Paper Piercing, Ribbon, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

That’s it for me today!  Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store. Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday.  Until then…

…ATS Fruit Challenge

 

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  As you all know, Wednesdays are now set aside for the challenges brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to use FRUIT on our creations!  I chose to use one of the C.C. Designs’ images called “Sugarplums Cherry Emma” along with the little bunny digi from the “Gingersnaps Spring Thing” set.  The sentiment was from “AmyR Stamps Spring Sentiments”, and was stamped in Black Ink onto Chartreuse Cardstock.  It was punched out with a 3/4” Circle Punch, then attached to a Red Cardstock flower that was punched using the MFT Flower and Leaf Trio Punch.  I stamped the “Sugarplums Fence” in Black Ink, then altered it to make the tops of the posts flat instead of pointed.  Emma was stamped in Black Ink as well, then cut out and added to the fence in her seated position.  The bunny was also cut out and added in front of the fence.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from Stampin’ Up’s Raspberry Tart Designer Series Papers, then stitched the edges of the background panel with some white thread.  After adding some Rhinestones, Paper Piercing, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

That’s it for me today!  Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store. Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Release Preview.  Until then…

…ATS Diecuts Challenge

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  As you all know, Wednesdays are now set aside for the challenges brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to use DIECUTS on our creations!  I chose to use one of the C.C. Designs’ digital images called Sweet November Sprite Darby and a sentiment from AmyR Stamps Spring Sentiments for today’s card.  She was printed in Black and colored with Copic Sketch Markers.  I added some Stardust Stickles to all of the red elements of her outfit, the cut her out.  The sentiment was stamped in Black Ink as well onto Summer Sun Cardstock then punched out with 3/4” Circle Punch.  I also added a Tempting Turquoise Cardstock flower using the a flower die.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from the Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper Pack from Stampin’ Up, then stitched the edges with red thread.  Here’s a list of all the diecuts used for this project:

• Flower and Leaf Trio (MFT)
• Oval Chain Border (MFT)
• Small Scallop Border (MFT)
• Classic Rectangle Nesties (Spellbinders)

After adding some Vellum, Paper Piercing, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

That’s it for me today!  Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store. Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with a special Blog Hop.  Until then…

…New Challenge & An Announcement

As you may have already guessed…I’m designing for the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog for All That Scraps!  Every Wednesday the design team will be bringing you new and inventive challenges as well as showcasing some of the wonderful images available at All That Scraps! 

Today’s challenge was to use the colors Aqua, Chocolate, and Kraft!  I chose to use C.C. Designs’ Sugarplum Spring Emma and a sentiment from AmyR Stamps Spring Sentiments for today’s card.  She was stamped in Black Ink and colored with Copic Sketch Markers.  The sentiment was stamped in Black Ink as well onto Kraft Cardstock then punched out with 1” Circle Punch.  I also added a Melon Mambo Cardstock flower using the Trio Flower Punch.  I embossed the Kraft Cardstock panel with a floral embossing folder, and stitched the edges with chocolate thread.  I automatically reached for the Ooh La La For Her paper pack from My Mind’s Eye to go along with the fabulous color combo, and pierced the edges using a Mat Pack and Paper Piercer.  The focal panel was cut using a Classic Circle Nesties Die, and I added some Hawaiian Shores Saddle Stitch Ribbon around the card front.  The card was completed by adding the layers to the Hawaiian Shores Cardstock base.

That’s it for me today!  Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog and play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store. Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please! 

Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with some CHA stuff and another Verve Day Thursday.  Until then…