Thursday, March 31, 2016

Dance In The Rain--Sparkle & Shine Challenge

April 1, 2016

It's time for a new challenge at Sparkle & Shine!

 We have a fabulous inspiration photo for you!  You can create in any way you like as long as we can see the inspiration in your design. 


For this challenge we are sponsored by the amazing Create A Smile Stamps! The winner of our challenge will receive a $25 gift card to the online store and will be asked to be our Guest Designer for next month. 




I was inspired by the umbrella and dots.  I love polka dots, so it was fun creating these umbrellas using a stamp by My Creative Time - I'm Here For You Rain or Shine.  I stamped the umbrellas on white card stock first and then stamped them again on different colors of polka dot papers.  I fussy cut each one and paper pieced the umbrellas.  The background was created using watercolor paper.  I stamped the sentiment from the same set in black Versa Fine ink and heat embossed it in clear embossing powder.  I added a splash of watercolor to create the blue background.  The umbrellas were popped up with dimensionals and a few sparkling clear sequins from Pretty Pink Posh were added for shine.  Wink of Stella was applied to the umbrellas for extra sparkle!  I hope you find time to "Dance in the Rain!"  


So happy you stopped by my blog today!  Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!

I hope you are able to join us in this challenge. Check out all of the beautiful cards from the design team on the blog here!

HUGS!
Claire
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

The Key To Success--SPDSS47

March 30, 2016

 It's Wednesday and time for a new sketch challenge at SugarPea Designs Challenge Team Sketch!



You have all month to play along with us! You are welcome to play along with all the sketches or just one but remember the more times you play along during the month, the better chance you have of winning a $75 gift certificate to our store!!!




 The rules are very simple…
  • Create a new card or project using the sketch provided.
  • SugarPea Designs stamps are NOT required to play along or to win but would be appreciated :)
  • You may rotate/flip the sketch & replace shapes – so long as the original sketch layout is recognizable.
  • Upload to your blog or other Online Gallery using Keyword: SPDSS47  so that we may check out your beautiful work.
  • Add your name and link to your project in the InLinkz shown below.
  • One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs store. However, if the winning entry features a SugarPea Designs stamp we will increase the prize to $75!
  • We will announce our Sweet Picks and our Main Winner at the end of each month.
  • The more times you play along during the month, the better chance you have of winning!



My card is created using SugarPea Designs-Key To My Heart stamp set and SugarCuts Key To My Heart Dies.  I absolutely love this set.  It can be used for so many occasions.  With graduation time coming soon, this would be the perfect set to add to your stash!  The gold embossed sentiment and gold stars make a statement.  I added a little black button and some gold thread for fun! 


Need a little inspiration?  Check out what the design team has for you! 


March Guest Designer   
Lisa Henke

Now it's your turn!  We'd love to see you at the Sugar Pea Designs Sketch Challenge!
HUGS!
Claire
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Monday, March 28, 2016

You Are Lifesaver--The Challenge #66

March 28, 2016

It's Monday and time for a new challenge at The Challenge!

This is Masculine card week and we have an inspiration photo for you to play along with.  
A few rules to keep things fun and fair!
1. Use the challenge to create a card.
2. Please add the challenge graphic to your blog post (copy and paste).
3. Have fun and comment on the submissions of others.
4. Anything that is offensive to myself or to my viewers will be removed.
5. Please only link to 3 other challenges plus our challenge for a total of 4 challenges.
6. Have fun!



My card is created using a variety of papers I found in my stash.  The stamp is from Simon Says Stamp -Sailing.  The anchor accessory was part of a craft kit I purchased last summer and it was just perfect for my card!  I guess sometimes it is good to hoard craft supplies.  LOL!  Red enamel dots and white Baker's twine were added to complete my card.   



Thank you very much for stopping by my blog today!  I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment! 

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see all fabulous projects by the Design Team!  

                                                         
HUGS!
Claire
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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Be Happy--SSC123

March 27, 2016

 It's Easter Sunday!  I hope all of you that celebrate enjoy this very special day!  

 It's time for a new challenge at Sunday Stamps!

We have a fantastic theme challenge for you to play along with!  Use a Rainbow on your project ... Rainbow color scheme, choose all colors or just a few of the Rainbow colors.


Challenge Guidelines
  • Feel free to use any brand of product you have. 
  • Please Link up a new project created for this challenge (no back links). 
  • Enter as many times as you'd like.
  • Please provide a link to us or use the graphic above in your post. 
  • Have Fun!!!
The challenge will end on Friday, April 8th @ 6pm EST. 
This challenge will run for 2 weeks.


My base card is created using white card stock.  The next layer is created using Tim Holtz Distress ink around the edges of the paper.  The top layer is Neenah Solar White card stock cut using a  stitched rectangle die.  A Paper Artsy-Darcie Wilkinson  stencil was used and Tim Holtz Distress inks were applied using a sponge dauber to create my rainbow look.  The sentiment Be Happy from Simon Says Stamp is stamped in Versa Fine black ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I love the way this simple card turned out.  It will surely brighten someone's day when it arrives in their mailbox.  


You can see what the rest of the DT created for inspiration by clicking on their names below. I hope you will check out their blogs and then come and play along with us.
HUGS!
Claire

Sharing a few precious moments with our GRAND daughters, Addison and Victoria at their school Egg Hunt on Thursday!  XX
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Sunnier Days Ahead--PP288

March 27, 2016

 HAPPY EASTER to all of you that celebrate!  

 It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players!

 The Lovely LeAnne is our hostess this week and she has a fabulous sketch challenge for us to play along with!  We can't wait to see what you create! 



I created my card using a white card base.  The sunglasses paper and other colored papers are from a paper pack by Carta Bella Summer Lovin'.  The Zig Zag Stitched rectangle die is from SugarPea Designs.  The three colors were cut in small rectangles and embossed with the Decorative Dots embossing folder from Stampin' Up!  The sentiment is from Flip Flop Season by Simon Says Stamp.  It is stamped on a stitched flag die from My Favorite Things using Melon Mambo ink.  The blue circle is cut using the SugarPea Designs  Zig Zag Stitched circle dies.   The sunglasses (can't find the die name) were cut with Melon Mambo and black card stock.  I shaded in the glasses with a Copic Marker and added Glossy Accents all over the lenses for shine.  I also added a black enamel heart on the sentiment for fun! 

So happy you stopped by my blog today!  Please leave a message!  I love to hear from you!  
Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspirations from our design team and I hope that you will play along with our challenge this week.

The Paper Players Design Team

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
  1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
  2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
  3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
  4. Have fun!
All stamping products are welcome! Thank you for joining the Paper Players this week.  

Have a wonderful week!!
HUGS!


Addison, Victoria and Robert were not sure about the Easter Bunny!  It was so fun to spend time with them at the Egg Hunt!  
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY--SPDSS46


 

March 23, 2016


 It's time for a new sketch challenge at SugarPea Designs Challenge Team Sketch!


You have all month to play along with us! You are welcome to play along with all the sketches or just one but remember the more times you play along during the month, the better chance you have of winning a $75 gift certificate to our store!!!
 
 
 
 
The rules are very simple…
  • Create a new card or project using the sketch provided.
  • SugarPea Designs stamps are NOT required to play along or to win but would be appreciated :)
  • You may rotate/flip the sketch & replace shapes – so long as the original sketch layout is recognizable.
  • Upload to your blog or other Online Gallery using Keyword: SPDSS46  so that we may check out your beautiful work.
  • Add your name and link to your project in the InLinkz shown below.
  • One randomly selected winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs store. However, if the winning entry features a SugarPea Designs stamp we will increase the prize to $75!
  • We will announce our Sweet Picks and our Main Winner at the end of each month.
  • The more times you play along during the month, the better chance you have of winning!
 
 
 
 
 My card is created using the A Bushel & A Peck stamp set.  I love this set.  That precious little girl always makes me smile!  I used Spring colored patterned papers and colored the image and flowers with Copic Markers.  
 

Need a little inspiration?  Check out what the design team has for you! 


March Guest Designer   
Lisa Henke

Now it's your turn!  We'd love to see you at the Sugar Pea Designs Sketch Challenge!


HUGS!
Claire
 
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Monday, March 21, 2016

With Sympathy--The Challenge #65

March 21, 2016

 It's Monday and time for a new challenge at The Challenge!

This week we are featuring a fantastic inspiration photo challenge!  We can't wait to see what you create! 
A few rules to keep things fun and fair!
1. Use the challenge to create a card.
2. Please add the challenge graphic to your blog post (copy and paste).
3. Have fun and comment on the submissions of others.
4. Anything that is offensive to myself or to my viewers will be removed.
5. Please only link to 3 other challenges plus our challenge for a total of 4 challenges.
6. Have fun!



My base card is Melon Mambo card stock.  The top layer is white and I used a stencil and added gold metallic embossing paste.  I love the way it turned out.  I stamped the large peony and leaves from The Ton Stamps with Versa Fine ink and heat embossed them with gold embossing powder on watercolor paper.  The peony and leaves were watercolored using Peerless watercolors.  I cut a strip of vellum and stamped the sentiment with black Versa Fine ink and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.  Wink of Stella was added on the peony and leaves for shine.  This card makes me smile!  



Thank you very much for stopping by my blog today!  I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment! 

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see all fabulous projects by the Design Team!  

                                                         
HUGS!
Claire

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Sunday, March 20, 2016

For My Wonderful Mother--PP287

March 20, 2016

 It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players!

This week the multi talented Jaydee is our hostess.  With the beginning of Spring upon us, the challenge this week is create a Clean and Simple Spring card.  

 It is Jaydee's birthday today!  I want to wish her a very special day filled with love and happiness!  





My card was so simple to create.  The base card is white.  The next layer is Rose Red.  The top white layer was cut with a die in my stash.  This stamp is from Stampin' Up!--Picture Perfect.   The sentiment was stamped in Rose Red.  My mother absolutely loves hummingbirds and I know Jaydee is a huge lover of all things in nature.  

So happy you stopped by my blog today!  Please leave a message!  I love to hear from you!  

 

Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspirations from our design team and I hope that you will play along with our challenge this week.

The Paper Players Design Team

Challenge Rules:

 Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
  1. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us. 
  2. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
  3. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.  Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
  4. Have fun!
All stamping products are welcome! Thank you for joining the Paper Players this week.  

Have a wonderful week!!
HUGS!
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