With Heartfelt Sympathy-- Tic Tac Toe Challenge 046

May 3, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you!

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and #tttc046.

My card is created using the last row:  Black of White, Single Layer, Free.

My card is created on a white card base.  I stamped the large cactus from Altenew Mega Cactus with VersaFine black ink.  I heat embossed the cactus with  clear embossing powder.  I stamped the Heartfelt Sympathy  sentiment from SugarPea Designs with black ink.  This card was very easy to create and I am thrilled with how it turned out.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

With Deepest Sympathy--#tttc044

April 19, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you!

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and #tttc044.

My card is created using the first column:  Stripes, Masculine, Neutral

My card is created on a white card base.  The black and white striped panel is from MFT patterned papers.  The Crumb Cake panel is cut with a rectangle stitched die.  The feather is stamped in Versa Mark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  The "deepest sympathy" is stamped in black from the SugarPea Designs Heartfelt Sympathy stamp set.  The "Sympathy" die is cut once in black and four times in Crumb Cake using the Sympathy die from SugarPea Designs.  Black sequins were added to complete the card.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

Look Whoos 1 -- Tic Tac Toe Challenge #042 Stamp Ink Paper #144

April 4, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you!

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and #tttc042.

My card is created using the first column:  animal, baby, layers.

I am also playing along with the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge.  Their theme this week is Happy Birthday.  

I am also playing along with the Seize The Birthday Challenge.  The topping this week is "Birds"! 

My card is created on a white card base.  The next layer is created using the swooshing method with distress inks and water.  I also splattered some of the ink with a brush.  The shaker portion is created using the MFT round shaker pouch and lots of sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.  The Happy Birthday circle die is also from MFT.  The owl is created using the Stampin' Up! owl builder punch.  I used polka dots for the dress.  I created the sentiment using Lawn Fawn's Claire's ABC's stamp set.  That way you can always get the perfect sentiment.  The number one is from the Stampin' Up! number dies.  This card was created with love for a special little girl's birthday.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

THANKS! #tttc040

March 22, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you!

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and #tttc040.

My card is created using the top row:  Twine, Bold Sentiment, Red.

My card is created on a white card base.  I used a piece of MFT Black & White Striped paper for the background.  It was cut with a stitched rectangle die.  The top panel is created on watercolored paper using distress ink and water.  I loved the way it turned out. I cut a bold sentiment using the MFT BIG Thanks die.  White twine was wrapped around the card and a few black enamel dots were added.  The perfect card to thank a very special man!  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

vroom!-- #tttc038

March 8, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you!

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and #tttc038.

My card is created using the bottom row:  Polka Dots, Die Cuts, Happy.

My card is created on a white card base.  I cut a green polka dot layer for the background.  I used a stitched rectangle die for the white panel, too.  The 
green scalloped circle and white circle were cut with dies.  The little rabbit in his carrot car is from Your Next Stamp Sprinklers-Happy Easter.  I colored him with Copic Markers and cut him out with the matching dies.  I found the strip of carrot paper in may stash and was so excited.  I made the banner using a die, too. I used a lot of dies, polka dots and I think this card will bring a whole lot of happy to my GRANDson!  vroom!  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

Happy Spring-- Tic Tac Toe Challenge #tttc036 and Stamp Ink Paper #138

February 22, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you!

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and 

#tttc036

My card is on the Diagonal:  Fancy Border, Green Popped Up

I am also entering my card in the Stamp Ink Paper Challenge.  I love bright colors and Spring, so this set makes me happy! 

My card is created on a white card base.  A white rectangle was stenciled with a raindrops stencil using Stormy Sky Distress Ink.  The green polka dot border was cut with a Lawn Fawn border die. The little girl and umbrella are stamped using Simon Says Stamp Abby's Spring Showers stamp set.  I paper pieced her rain jacket and umbrella with the same paper that I used on the border.  She was colored with Copic Markers.  The sentiment is stamped in black using the same stamp set.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

MWAH! #tttc034 Tic Tac Toe Challenge No: 034

February 8, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you!

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and 

#tttc034


My card is on the Diagonal:  Anything But A Card, Emboss, Include Ribbon  

Today I created anything but a card on the Tic Tac Toe board.  I used a treat tube from Reverse Confetti for my conversation hearts holder. The treat tube topper was used to create the Valentine holder for the tube.  I used Valentine ribbon for the ends of the holder.  I created a gift tag using an embossed red heart bottom and the MFT Blowing Kisses image for the tag.  I colored the little girl with Copic Markers.  I paper pieced her dress with the same paper that I used on the the treat tube.  Baker's Twine was added to the tag.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

Happy Birthday--#tttc032

January 25, 2018


It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you! 

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and 

#tttc032

My card is created using the right row:  Polka Dots, Birthday, Friend

My card is created for a dear friend's birthday in January.  I used a white card base and added an Island Indigo polka dot panel using the MFT Peek-a-Boo Polka Dot cover up die.  I cut a Lemon Lime circle using a stitched die and embossed it with a polka dot embossing folder.  The little snow bird and his snow angel shape is stamped in Memento black ink.  I used the Honey Bee Snow Birds stamp set.  Copic Markers were used to color the bird and angel shape.  The matching dies were used to cut them out.  Wink of Stella and white gel pen were added for fun and shine.  The words Happy Birthday were cut 3 times with Rose Red card stock and once with Lemon Lime card stock.  I used the MFT Cause for Celebration dies.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

You Hold The Key To My Heart --#tttc030

January 11, 2018

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you! 

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and 

#tttc030

My card is created using the right column:  Vintage, Holiday, Wood.

I am sorry you can't see all the sentiment.  I just realized that when I was writing my blog.  "You Hold the Key to my Heart" is the complete sentiment.  It was late and I couldn't get another photo.

Supplies:
Paper:  Kraft, Wood Grained DSP
Stamps:  SugarPea Designs Keys To My Heart
Ink:  Memento Cocoa
Dies:  Hearts 
Other:  Embossing Folder, Lace Trim, Key, Pen, Sponge

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!
Claire

Falala---#tttc028

December 14, 2017

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you! 

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and 
#tttc028

My card is created using the top row:  Turquoise, Holiday, Sequins.

 My card is created on a white card base.  I used the MFT Bold Stripes Cover Up die to cut out the turquoise background.  The fa la la sentiment was cut out using the Simon Says Stamp die on silver foil.  The rest of the sentiment was stamped in black using the Simon Says Stamp Fa La La stamp set.  The Santa is stamped on Neenah Solar White in Black Memento ink using the Stamping Bella Santa Is Stuck set.  I colored him with Copic Markers and cut him out using the matching dies.  Wink of Stella and silver sequins were added for shine.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!

 Claire

You Are Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice--#tttc026

November 30, 2017

I can't believe November is over.  WOW!  This year has flown by.  Now, we are on to the mad rush of the holidays.

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you! 

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and 
#tttc026

My card is created using the top row: pumpkin, beverage, chevron.  It is still Fall and I sure do enjoy those pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks!  

My card is created on a white card base.  The background paper is from The Stamps of Life Happiness Collection paper pack.  The coffee cup is from Stampin' Up! Merry Cafe stamp set.  I fussy cut the cup.  I stamped it on chevron paper from the same paper pack.  I colored the top of the cup with Copic Markers.  The little fox is from SugarPea Designs Fall Fox stamp set.  I colored him with Copic Markers and used the matching dies to cut it out.  The sentiment was stamped from the same stamp set in brown ink.  I also sponged the edges of the sentiment and added it to the cup.  Wink of Stella was added for shine. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!

 Claire

May Your Christmas Be Merry & Bright-- #tttc024

November 15, 2017

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you! 

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and #tttc024

I am playing with the first column: Angled, Die Cut and Greeting.

My card is created on a white card base.  I added a piece of gold foil for the background.  The angled foil is cut with a stitched rectangle die.  The main image is from Stamping Bella.  I stamped Rita and the Reindeer and colored it with Copic Markers.  The matching dies were used to cut the image out.  I added Wink of Stella and Glossy Accents for shine.  The angled strips were die cut using a scrap of gold and white foil that I found in my stash.  I embossed the sentiment with black embossing powder using the SugarPea Designs Merry Makers stamp set.  A few gold sequins were added for fun.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!

 Claire

You Are The Best--#tttc022

November 2, 2017

It's time for a new challenge at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

We have a fantastic board for all of you! 

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and #tttc022

I am playing with the last column: layers, friend, heat embossing.

My card is created on a black card base.  I cut a layer in black and one in Kraft using the Penny Black Antique Frame dies.  I mounted the black one with diminsionals to create a 3D effect. I used the Altenew Cotton Comfort stamp set and matching dies for the cotton.  I absolutely love this set.  Driving to FL last week, I saw so much cotton growing in Alabama.  It was so beautiful!  It inspired me to create this card.  I colored the cotton and stem with Copic Markers.  I added Wink of Stella to the cotton for shine.  The sentiment is from the same set and stamped in Black Versa Mark ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  A few black sequins were added to complete my card. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!

 Claire

Peace On Earth--#tttc020

October 19, 2017

I have a 

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY!!!!!!!

I am thrilled to share that I am now a Designer at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge!

A huge THANK YOU to the team for this wonderful opportunity to do what I love and share it with all of you!

I will be designing for Team O.  Please join us for all the fun!  

This week's board:

We would love for you to take some inspiration from the challenge board above, using three elements in a row of your choice. Whatever row inspires you is what we challenge you to create! Don’t forget to link back to us, and to use our hashtags #tictactoechallenge and #tttc020

I am playing with the diagonal:  peace, free and rhinestones

My card is created on a white card base.  The next layer was my first attempt at playing with alcohol inks!  I love how this background turned out.  After it dried, I cut it out using the Avery Elle Wonky Dies.  I used the retired Stampin' Up! Festive Flurry set to create the snowflakes.  I still love this beautiful stamp set.  I stamped the snowflakes on vellum in Versa Mark and heat embossed them with white embossing powder.  I cut them out using the matching dies.  I added a dimensional between each of the three snowflakes to add dimension.  I also used a retired snowflake embellishment from Stampin' Up! in the center.  I used the Reverse Confetti Winter Words die to cut the sentiment.  I cut it once in white and three times in black and adhered them together.  I off set the black and white to make it pop.  I heat embossed the words "on Earth" in white embossing power.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over and see more inspiration from the rest of the Tic Tac Toe design team and I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week!

  HUGS!

Claire