Cheers!!

The new challenge at the SheepSkiDesign FB group has started again!
And the Dt inspiration is amazing again!!

I used for this month Birthday Cocktail.

The image is colored with Copics, and I cut the sentiment with my Cameo from vinyl.


Now, ...if you go to the store of Andrea, and use CODE: SKISANDRA10 you will get 10% discount on your order!!

The Challenge Rules:
* You MUST use a SheepSki Designs image
*The theme is ANYTHING GOES
* To qualify your entries must be hand coloured
* You may enter up to 3 times
* Your entry does not have to be a card
* Creations MUST be NEW
* Your entry MUST be put in this folder and NOT simply posted on the group page.
The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will receive 3 digis of their choice from my Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheepSkiDesigns…
We will pick a top three and award a badge.
If there are more than 15 entries we will pick a top three who will win an image of choice.
HAVE FUN! 


And did you know there is also a blog challenge from SheepSkiDesign??
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/
The challenge there starts first of every month, so still time to enter!!
Go and take a look there too!!

Growing in Unity winners and one more card

It was so much fun last week to read all the sweet and encouraging comments on my Growing in Unity projects!!
And I'm happy to announce the 2 winners of a Unity Grabbag of all the comments on my blog and Unity facebook pages last week.
The winners are........

Cindy Littler  and Jean Chaney

So ladies, please contact me as soon as possible with your mailing information, at fam.van.blaricum@gmail.com


And to end this week in style, I have one more unity project for you.

Stamp: You are too kind
Stamped on vellum and colored with twinkling H2O.
Paper is from Decorer and the background stripe is embossed and "colored"with gilding wax .
The little flower is made from Krimpy Dinkie.

I enjoyed this week and I hope you did too.
Thanks Unity for this Opportunity!!

Day 5, last day of my Growing in Unity week

I'm a bit sad that this is my last day of the Growing in Unity week.

Each week 2 fans of Unity Stamps will show a project a day in their week, and this week it is my turn and from Pam Nezrick Lois.
We will show you the whole week how fabulous the stamps of the Unity Stamp company are.


But.. at least we still have the Facebook group , Unity Show and Tell, where we can show all the Unity projects we make!!

For my last project...I made a card again :D

I used the same cute owls I used on day 1, and some leaves from another set.
Kraft card, used a stencil to add some structure paste.
Colored the paste with distress inks, and added a pocket from an old jeans, I knew I saved it for some reason, LOL
I colored the images with copics, some buttons and ribbons to finish the card.

Now...if you want to have a chance to win a grabbag with  25 Unitystamps...make sure to comment on my Unity posts,and I will draw 2 lucky winners soon!!

I enjoyed this Unity week, I hope you did too!


Next week it is the turn of Angie 'Baehre' VerDuin and Brittany Kohl!!

Day 4 of GIU

Growing in Unity, day 4 already!!!

Each week 2 fans of Unity Stamps will show a project a day in their week, and this week it is my turn and from Pam Nezrick Lois, make sure to visit her blog too, to make chance on some fabulous Unity goodies!!
We will show you the whole week how fabulous the stamps of the Unity Stamp company are.

Today's project, and I just realize, another non card project, LOL
I normally only make cards!!
But these stamps just scream for more then just cards :D

This is a little square canvas board, about 6 inches.
I painted it with acrylic paint and put a varnish over it.
Then used a stencil ( Dutch Doobadoo) with some structure paste. Colored those with distress ink as well as the edges from the focal image.
Added a doily, flower and some die cut , an fabric flower and corc buttons.
The stamp, from the same set as the sentiment from yesterday, is a bit colored with pencils and glossy accents on the hearts.

Now...if you want to have a chance to win a grabbag with  25 Unitystamps...make sure to comment on my Unity posts,at the end of the week I will draw 2 winners!!
Isn't that great!

See you tomorrow with my last project!

New sketch at the Outlawz

And another week is gone!! Time goes by so fast!!
We have a new sketch for you this week at The Outlawz, and it is a nice one :D

Our sponsor this month is All Dressed Up. Our winner for May will get two digital images!

All Dressed Up Etsy Shop

All Dressed Up Challenge Blog

All Dressed Up Facebook page

There are such cute images there!!

This is my take on the sketch this week, using a stamped image my sister gave to me a long time ago.

See you at The Outlawz!!
 

Day 3, growing in Unity

Wow, time flies when you are having fun!!!
Happy Humpday :D , day 3 of my Growing in Unity week!!

Each week 2 fans of Unity Stamps will show a project a day in their week, and this week it is my turn and from Pam Nezrick Lois.
We will show you the whole week how fabulous the stamps of the Unity Stamp company are.

I made a little giftbag for today, and used the following stamps:
Heart banner, Sentiment You are fabulous and  Sentiment All you need is Love.

I colored the image with Polychromo pencils ( love those!!)
Inked the edges with distress inks and added a lot of papers and flowers!!

Now...if you want to have a chance to win a grabbag with  25 Unitystamps...make sure to comment on my Unity posts,at the end of the week I will draw 2 winners!!
Isn't that great!

I fyou  haven't visited Pam's blog yet, make sure you do!!

See you tomorrow with another project!

New anything goes challenge at TTCRD!!

The new challenge at TTCRD is up and running!!

Sponsor this week is Digi Stamps 4 Joy

Since 2010, Digistamps4Joy (or DS4J) www.digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop - a unique South African online digistamp store – has been providing you with fabulous digistamps that are cute, whimsical, artistic, sometimes serious, and often humorous. The store has verified PAYPAL facilities for our international clients, as well as PAYFAST and EFT for our South African customers.   You are welcome to enter our monthly card challenges on our Blog at http://digistamps4joysa.blogspot.com and of course “like” our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DS4Joy where you will receive regular updates on our activities.

Prize this week is a $10 voucher to their Store.

This is my DT card for this challenge, using
Toadstool thicket

Colored with Copics.

Hope to see you at the challenge!!

 

Day 2, Growing in Unity

The second day of my GIU projects!!

Each week 2 fans of Unity Stamps will show a project a day in their week, and this week it is my turn and from Pam Nezrick Lois.
We will show you the whole week how fabulous the stamps of the Unity Stamp company are.

And please join the  Unity Show and Tell FB page if you haven't done yet, it's a great group.

Now on to my second project:

For today I altered an old notebook.
Glued some fabric on the cover and added a doily and a frame.
The elephant ( fabulous image!!) is stamped on fabric and colored with normal felt pens, I didn't want to ruin my Copics on fabric, LOL
Added some embellishments and my grocery book is ready!!

Now...if you want to have a chance to win a grabbag with  25 Unitystamps...make sure to comment on my Unity posts,at the end of the week I will draw 2 winners!!
Isn't that great!

Make sure to visit Pam too!!

See you tomorrow with another project!

Day 1 Growing in Unity (GIU)

Yes!! Finally my week as GIU started, I've been looking forward for months!!
Each week 2 fans of Unity Stamps will show a project a day in their week, and this week it is my turn and from Pam Nezrick Lois.
We will show you the whole week how fabulous the stamps of the Unity Stamp company are.

I only heard last December of this company and I must admit I am already addicted to their fabulous stamps, they have great designs and such great quality!!
There is also a great Facebook group , Unity Show and Tell, a very friendly group with lots of inspiration :D 

My first project:

I made 2 baby cards with Whooty, the cutest little owl!!
Colored them both with copics.
The sentiment and the heart are also from Unity Stamps.

Now...if you want to have a chance to win a grabbag with  25 Unitystamps...make sure to comment on my Unity posts,at the end of the week I will draw 2 winners!!
Isn't that great!

Time to hop to my GIU buddy this week: Pam Nezrick Lois 

See you tomorrow with another project!

May-June magazine, Through The CraftroomDoor!!

Yay!! The newest magazine is published!!!!
And there is a lot of inspiration again :D you have to check it out!


I am positive you will be delighted with this edition the Through the Craft Room Door which is packed with loads of inspiration, tutorials and articles as well as some beautiful cards/projects from our Featured Digi Artist Janice Cullens of Scrappers Delight and her Design Team.

The new challenge for May-June will be for Window (not shaker) cards/projects and the Design Team of Through the Craft Room Door has created some wonderful inspiration for you. You do not have to subscriber to TTCRD magazine to participate in this challenge but you do need to be a member for TTCRD website and the Group "Special Challenges".

This year Through the Craft Room Door is honored to be a sponsor for Cards for Little Hearts blog hop and Winter/Holiday wishes card drive scheduled for July 1st - August 25th. Organized by Christina Hor, the purpose of Cards for Little Hearts Card Drive is to collect handmade cards for the Heart Center staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to distribute to heart patients and help lift their spirit while they are hospitalize, need major heart surgery or are having a particularly tough time. The card drive is open to both U.S. and International participants and anyone is welcome to help make the cards, including children, grandchildren and students so please consider taking time to create and donate non religious winter cards to this worthy cause.

If you are interested in subscribing, subscription fees for 6 bi-monthly issues is $18.00 for first time subscribers. This gives you access to current and 24 months of back issues. Renewing fees are $12.00 with discount refunded once payment is confirmed.
 

new sketch at The Outlawz!!

Today the new sketchchallenge on The Outlawz started!

Our sponsor this month is All Dressed Up. Our winner for May will get two digital images!

 

All Dressed Up Etsy Shop

All Dressed Up Challenge Blog

All Dressed Up Facebook page

And we have some fun and cute inspiration for you!!!
Here is mine for this week, using : "follow your dreams"

 Now let's see how you get inspired by this sketch!!

New TTCRD challenge

We have a new challenge at the TTCRD today!!

The sponsor this Week is 

Rick St Dennis!!

Prize is 2 Digital images of choice

Rick St. Dennis MFA has been an artist, designer, stage designer and instructor for over 45 years. You can find his full Bio here. His digital stamp images can be found on Zibbet or Etsy . 
Inspiration projects from the Rick St.Dennis Elite Design Team can be found on the 
Sparkle and Glitter blog, or for the darker images on the Airless Chambers blog. 
Rick also has a personal blog and on Facebook, there is the Rick St.Dennis Digi fans and friends group, where you can showcase your cards and 
other projects using RSD images to be eligible to win prizes. 

I used the image Clover Cup.

 

Colored with copics.
Background stamped with versamark and added PanPastel gold.

I hope you will join us again this week!!