Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #101

Good Sunday morning my friends!  Hope you're having a great weekend and that it continues through today.  Man, it feels like ages since I've posted.  I guess Feb. 23 is ages ago!!  Anyway... here we go again with another fun Cupcake Inspirations Challenge.  I think You'll really enjoy this challenge.  Here's what I came up with this week...

And what, you ask, might this week's cupcake look like to inspire a card such as this?  Well... here it is...

Isn't that gorgeous??  This is truly one of my absolutely favorite color combos!  Green, purple, white...lovely!!!  Doesn't Rachel do a wonderful job of finding these incredible, edible cupcakes???

Our sponsor for this week's challenge is Paper Garden Projects.  They kindly gave each DT member a choice of images and I chose this lenten rose image.  It's part of a lovely set called Spring Blooms 2.  I hope you'll take a few minutes to go browse around their shop.  The really have some lovely images.  And the lucky winner this week will receive a $20 store gift certificate to have fun with!!  I hope you'll join in this week.

Other challenges:
Stamping 411 - the SKETCH
The Crazy Challenge  - here comes spring
Cute Monday - anything goes using a digi
Paper Playtime - digi Monday anything goesWoodware USA - anything goes
Everybody-Art-Challenge - springPapertake Weekly - anything goes w/ option something old
Creative Inspirations - in the garden
Fab 'n Funky Challenge - spring into action
For Fun Challenge - purple, green, yellow (hard to tell but the flower centers are yellow/gold)
The Pixie Cottage - spring
The Sisterhood of Crafters - ribbons and bradsC.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Mother's Day
Cute Card Thursday - signs of spring
Scrapbook Sisters - spring
StampInsanity - texture
Craft Us Crazy - nature
Stamp Something - March digi day
Crafty Calendar Challenge  - spring
Simply Create  - power of flowers
Stampin' for the Weekend  - springtime
By the Cute and Girly - springtime

Well... that's all I got folks.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Hope you enjoyed yourself.  Come back soon!!!  THANKS!
Denise

Stamps:  Paper Garden Spring Blooms 2 digital set
Paper:  K&Company Black & Ivory Fusion (purple), PTI white cardstock, Gina K. pure luxury
Ink:  none
Supplies:  Embossing folder starry night 2, shimmery green brads, diamond gem design, ribbon
Techniques:  Copic markers and prismacolor pencils w/ OMS

Something a bit different... for me

Edit:  Named one of the Super 6 for Sketch #103 at CardPatterns

Howdy folks!  This is just a short post to share something I tried this evening that's really different for me.  Let's just start out with the card, shall we?

And the sketch...

Ta-da!!  OK, so you say, what's the big deal, right?  Well... nothing really, except I never make cards like this.  This clean and simple format is always so appealing to me when I see others' cards, but I just don't have the talent for it.  Luckily, Card Patterns sketch for this week's challenge totally lends itself to this type of card.  I decided I was going to give it a shot as all the DT cards were so cool.  So I tried my hand at it.  What fun... and so quick, especially for me!  heehee!

Not too bad for my first attempt, huh?  I may have to try this a again in the near future.  I had to hold myself back several times from trying to add some background DP or an extra layer or two, just to have more schtuff on there.  But I'm glad I didn't add anything else.  I like it.  I hope you do too.

Challenges:
Card Patterns - the SKETCH
Ooh La La Creations - pink, pink and more pink
The Crazy Challenge - baby love
The Pixie Cottage - something cute
Stampavie and more - welcome

As always, thank you for coming by.  Come back soon, 'K?
Denise

Stamps:  Stampendous baby invite clear stamp set
Papers:  Gina K. pure luxury, NO DP
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black
Supplies:  Nesties, BG buttons, tiny pearls, thin jute
Techniques:  Copic markers

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #99

Good morning friends.  At least it's morning here for a little while longer.  I totally forgot to post this this morning.  Now... how goofy is that!?!?!   But here I am now and so glad you came by.  It's time for another Cupcake Inspirations Challenge and once again, I think you'll love this one.  As usual, let's start out with my take on the inspiration...

This is Baby Emily from Prairie Fairy.  Isn't she the cutest little glasses-wearing baby???  I think so too.  But, let's get on with this week's photo inspiration...

Whadda ya think??  Kewl, right??  We have a little cake for inspiration this week instead of cupcakes which just increases the fun!!

Prairy Fairy kindly shared some of their images with the DT which is always so appreciated.  I loved playing with Baby Emily.  She was fun and easy too.  I glittered up her dress, scrunchie and glasses and added some tiny pearl earrings.  I really struggled with which papers to use.  It took a long time, but I finally settled on these BG Wisteria blues.  They matched the cake well and I thought the flowers pretty well matched those on the cake.

Other challenges:
Totally Stampalicious - bling, glitter or glitz
Ooh La La Creations  - for someone special
7 Kids College Fund  - calling all squares ... design a square card

Again... thanks for coming by today.  I hope you've found the inspiration to pop over to CIC and join in this week's challenge.  Have fun with us!!
Denise

Stamping:  Prairie Fairy Baby Emily digi, sentiment - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps One of a kind clear stamp set
Papers:  BG wisteria, Gina K. pure luxury
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black
Supplies:  Nesties, WOC roses, doily, pearls, blue jeweled brad, white glitter, VersaMagic chalk ink wheat

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Guest Designer

Good morning friends.  Up and at 'em and all that jazz.  Today's post is brought to you by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  Some time back they asked if I'd like to be a GDT for them and I jumped at the chance.  They have some adorable images that I've greatly enjoyed playing with.  Here's one I worked up and have posted on their blog...

See what I mean?  This little cutie is called Bethany Bunny's Flower.  There are more of these digital sweeties in the store along with other fun images.  I hope you'll 'hop' over and take a look.  It's quite fun to browse through their store.

 

It was quite fun to work with these great springy papers.  I'm sooooo ready for spring!!!  But I know we're not out of winter yet and am afraid we still have rough winter days ahead.  But I've been very, very grateful for this past week.  It's been wonderful all week, especially Friday and Saturday when it was mid to high 60s.  LOVE it!!

Challenges:
The Sweet Stop - the SKETCH, but I missed the challenge  : (
Totally Papercrafts  - do it with digis
Crafty Ann's Challenge - love is all around
Simply Create - bold and bright
Charisma Cardz - spring has sprung
Going Grey  - spring fever
Crafty Calendar Challenge - love
Creatalicious - ribbon w/ a love theme
Really Reasonable Ribbon - spring theme

That's it for me today my friends.  Thanks for coming by and I hope you'll come back tomorrow as I'll have another Cupcake Inspirations Challenge posted.  See ya then!
Denise

Stamps:  Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Bethany Bunny's Flowers digi, sentiment - One of a Kind clear stamp set
Papers:  BG lemonade, Gina K. pure luxury
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black
Supplies:  Nesties, MS paper flowers, brads, ribbon
Techniques:  Copic markers and prismacolor pencils w/ OMS

Aud Sentiments Challenge #22

Good morning friends and neighbors!  It's Thursday!!  Oddly, I really like Thursdays as I know the weekend is now within reach and I can make it until it's here.  hahaha!  But... let's get down to business.  It's time for another Aud Sentiments Challenge.  This challenge is to use a trendy saying.  I'm not sure how 'trendy' mine is, but it fits this image perfectly!

 

Luckily for all of us, our sponsor for this challenge is Kenny K's.  They create such great, fun images and generously offered the DT an image of their choice.  FUN!!  I chose the ever cool Groove Dude.  He's just jammin' and 'having fun', isn't he??  The random winner will receive a great prize so come on and join in.

Did you ever color something and immediately think... mistake!  That's how it was with this dude's guitar!  A green guitar was just not a good idea!  But I couldn't print off another image at the time so I had to go with it!  Just let me say... sorry 'bout that guitar folks!  haha!  Also, I wanted to ask if you all ever get 'grainy' results from your copics?  It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, it's not pretty.  It happened on this dude's skin.  I'd appreciate any suggestions you could share with me.

Creative Craft Challenge - cards for a teen

Well... that's it for today.  Thanks so much for dropping in and I hope you'll join in our challenge this week.  Remember... the weekend is coming!!

Stamps:  Kenny K's groove dude, DSP  Play digi sentiment

Paper:  BG lime rickey and mellow (the green), Gina K. pure luxury

Ink:  Distressed Ink vintage photo (for sponging even tho it's nearly invisible!)

Supplies:  MS large dots

Techniques:  Copic markers and prismacolor pencils w/OMS, sponging

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #98

Edit:  Won top 3 honors at Aly's Sunday Challenge #ACS35

Happy Sunday stampers!  Welcome to another round of Cupcake Inspirations Challenge.  This week our inspiration is one of the lovliest cupcakes I've seen for some time (and I like them all).  So... let's get on with it shall we!  Here's my card...

And... for the inspiration...

Well... what do you think??  Gulp... fabulous, right???  Love these colors!!  They are just so pleasing to my eye.

I do want to let you know that we have a couple new Sweeties starting with us today.  They are Chris, Veronica and our Guest Designer this week which is Melissa Bove.  I urge you to wander over and take a look at their blogs and leave them a little love.  And don't forget our regular Sweeties too!

How do you like that fabulous flourish??  Our sponsor this week is Flourish with a Bling.  They generously provided the DT (before our new Sweeties came aboard) with a couple of their wonderful products.  Isn't this one yummy??  I love that its puffiness gives added dimension.

I do hope the flourish looks OK.  I'm not very good at working with them, stamped or otherwise.  You can't image how many angles and positions I tried before opting for this version!!  hahaha!  Another item I need to add to my 'need to learn' list.

Other challenges:
Friday Sketchers - the SKETCH (at least my starting point)
Flutter by Wednesday - anything goes (with a butterfly, fairy or angel)
Ooh La La - for someone special
I Did it Creations - bling it up
Crafty Creations - three little words
Fab 'n Funky - tempting texture
Charisma Cardz - mythical/fantasy
Craft Us Crazy - anything goes
Paper Cutz - ladybugs, bees or butterflies
Make it Colourful - shadow and depth
Our Creative Corner - cut it out
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - love bugs (use a bug on your card)
I Did it Creations - bling it on
One Stitch at a Time - bling it up
Aly's Sunday Challenge - bling it up
Bows and Berries - anything goes
Totally Stampalicious - bling, glitter or glitz

Thanks for stopping in today my friends.  Have a wonderful Sunday and we'll see you again soon, OK?
Denise

Stamps:  Motivet fairy with butterfly, Whimsie Doodles sentiment from L'il Cupid set
Papers:  BG kioshi, Doodlebug Designs (embossed), Gina K. pure luxury
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black
Supplies:  Flourish with a Bling puffy flourish, MS tag (the cute little doily), purple and green gems, white glitter, MS border punch, VersaMagic spring pansy chalk ink
Techniques:  Copic markers and prismacolor pencils w/OMS, sponging

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #95

Hello friends and happy Sunday.  It's supposed to snow around these here parts today, but I'm hoping they're wrong about that.  They are so often you know... wrong I mean.  Don't fail me know weatherpeople!!  teehee!  Seeing it's Sunday, it's time for another Cupcake Inspirations Challenge.  Here's what I came up with this week...

I just love this image with mommy sheep and baby lambie.  I must have bought it two or more years ago, but this is the first time I've inked her up!  Yeesh... that's pitiful!  I know, I know... quit babbling and show us the inspiration.  You ask for it... you got it.

Like I said before, sweet, sweet, sweet.  And fits perfectly with this time of year.  You may have already noticed that I chose my image and embossing folder because of the curly-cue frosting on this cupcake.  I thought they both worked so well.  And I used the inverted side of the embossed paper as that also matches the frosting.  Then I worked in the colors and the little red hearts.  I am pleased with it and had a lot of fun working it  up.

As usual, I have to apologize for the pinks in my photo.  IRL, they match perfectly.  I guess the fabric just photographs differently than paper???  I dunno... just guessing.  Anyway... sorry for what looks like clashing pinks.  Ugh!

Our sponsor for this week is Scrappin Doodles.  The lucky winner will receive a $10 gift certificate.  How's about that???

Other challenges:
The Sweet Stop - the SKETCH w/dry embossing
Woodware USA - pink, red and white
Tuesday Throwdown - valentine
Oldie but a Goodie - bright and cheerful
Fab 'n Funky - animal magic
Fresh Brewed Designs - spread some love
Simon Says - bingo (punch/die cuts, embossing, ribbon)
do you stack up? - think pink
Meljen's Designs - pink and red
Wee Memories - anything goes
Challenge up Your Life - clean and simple
Craft Your Days Away - love
Creatalicious - ribbon w/a love theme
The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge - anything goes
Let's Ink It Up - anything goes
Really Reasonable Ribbon - hearts and ribbon
Catered Crop - recipe I followed:  copic markers, chalk ink for sponging, scallop punch, art sponge, sponging with chalk ink
Raise the Bar - NEW (nesties, embellies, white)
Creative Craft World - cute and cuddly
Totally Papercrafts - add a heart

That's about it for today.  Thanks ever so much for poppin' in today.  I hope you enjoyed your visit and will come back very soon.
Denise

Stamps:  Unity Stamp Co Love Ewe (image and sentiment)
Paper:  Crate Paper paper doll collection, Gina K. pure luxury
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black
Supplies:  Nesties, ribbon, red heart brads, non-MS edge punch, VersaMagic chalk ink sea breeze, cuttlebug embossing folder d-vine swirls
Techniques:  Copic markers, sponging

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #94

Happy Sunday friends!!  I hope your weekend has moved along smoothly and you'll be able to enjoy your Sunday.  I've got a lot going on today, but nothing very strenuous so it should be a good day.  And... when it's Sunday, it's time for another Cupcake Inspirations Challenge and I believe you'll love it!!  Here's my attempt...

It was really fun coloring up this ca-yute Tiddly Inks image.  And I'm pleased with the results.  However, this is nowhere near what I had in mind when I first decided what to work up for this week's challenge.  More on that later.  Right now, here's our inspiration...

Scrumptious-looking right?  That entire thing looks edible, doesn't it?  And great colors to work with.  As usual, pinks in my photo aren't near as 'perky' as those IRL.  So... please use your imagination, 'K?  : )

Now, about this card.  First of all, I didn't even select this image originally.  I was going to use Mo's Digital Pencil's called 'Shy Valentine Nessa'.  I had her all colored up, almost done when I went and messed up her lacy heart!!!  ARGHHHHHHHHHH!!!  I tried to think of anything to try to salvage her, but alas, no luck.  I would have printed off another to replace the bad heart but my printer is still out of whack.  Soooo... I had to toss that idea.  Then I fought and fought with layout and which papers should go where.  As I said, I'm pleased with how it turned out, but yeesh, the process was...... let's just say 'frustrating'!!  : )  I'll bet that's wayyy more than you ever wanted to know.  haha!

Other Challenges:
Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge - the SKETCH
The Crafty Pad - something new (image)
Cutie Sunday - black, gray, and color of choice
One Stitch at a Time - new (image)
Craft Your Passion - let's tie one on
Lexi's Creations - say it with love
Going Grey - love is in the air
Crafty Creations - new beginnings
Fresh Brewed Designs - black + white + one more color
Creative Cottage Challenge - something new
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - button up
The Lollipop Ladies - add some glitter or bling
Scrapbook Sisters - hearts desire
Crafty Purple Frog Challenge - new goodies (image)
Southern Girls Challenge - totally loved up
Stamp Something - anything goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - with love
Scrappy Saturday Challenge - use ribbon
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - with love
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge - hearts
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturdays - anything goes
Craft Your Days Away - anything goes
Creatalicious Challenge - ribbon with a love theme
Really Reasonable Ribbon - hearts and ribbon
Paper Play - cutie patootie

That's about it for this challenge.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll come back soon.  Take care, dear friends!!
Denise

Stamps:  Tiddly Inks who loves you digi image, sentiment Whimsy Doodles
Paper:  BG (but can't remember the collection), Gina K. pure luxury
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black
Supplies:  Cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon, PTI buttons, pink glitter
Techniques:  Copic markers and prismacolor pencils w/ gamsol

It's so great when you have one of your cards posted on a challenge's site as a 'Featured Card'.  Well... that happened with this card over on The Sweet Stop!!  Thank you so much gals for such an honor!!  I'm still smiling!!!

You know... this is so fun, I think I'll try again this week!  : )  Hope you'll all come and join in too!  The Sweet Stop always has wonderful sketches.

THANKS!
Denise

Super Sweet Sugar Nellie

Hello stamping enthusiasts.  Just a few more hours and we've made it to hump day, right?  Woohoo!!  Last night I worked up a new card using one of Sugar Nellie's wonderful images.

Dontcha just love her... that sweet little face in profile.  This image is called 'Santa's Little Helper'.  She's not new so you've probably seen her on many other blogs/galleries, but this is a first for me.  And how fun it was to color her up! She's a big image and this nestie was the only one even close to resembling an oval that she would fit into!  : )

I'll be entering this gal in  The Sugar Bowl challenge which is a sketch this time.  Here it is...

It's a great sketch, but I sure struggled with it.  Only because of the size of everything.  I used a 5" square card, wishing I'd gone with 5.5".   But I'm pretty pleased with the result so I'm not going to sweat the little stuff.  ha!  I haven't included a sentiment yet, but think I'm going to use it for a winter birthday, rather than for Christmas wayyyyyyy next year.  : )

I glittered up her coat fringe (I always do that!) but also added some of that white fuzzy stuff for something a little different.  OK... OK... I'll fess up.  I mistakenly poured on the fuzzy stuff, was annoyed so added the glitter too.  I actually like it!  I also used my other new Sizzix embossing folder called 'starry nights 2' along with a MS edge punch.

Challenges:

The Sugar Bowl - the SKETCH and embossing
The Pixie Cottage - punches
The Lollipop Ladies - add some glitter or bling
CES Challenge - all creatures great and small
EtsyInspired - La Pomme (my inspiration)
One Stop Craft Challenge - a card for a child
Secret Crafter Saturday - tons of texture
Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge - use embossing
By the Cute and Girly - bling it on
The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge - anything goes
Let's Ink it Up - anything goes
Copic Creations - sparkle
Just Christmas and Birthday - winter

That's it for today.  Hope you enjoyed your stay and will come back soon.  Take care my friends.
Denise

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie Santa's Little Helper
Papers:  Graphic 45 Christmas Past 8x8 pad, Gina K. pure luxury
Ink:  Memento tuxedo black
Supplies:  Nesties, WOC roses, MS edge punch, white fuzzy stuff, white glitter, sizzix starry night 2 embossing folder, small pearls
Techniques:  Copic markers and prismacolor pencils w/gamsol