There is Still Time to Play with Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #606

Hello Friends!!

Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #606 is a THEME CHALLENGE-PENGUINS.

We have a sponsor this round-PJ MOORE ILLUSTRATIONS. This shop donated the adorable image, Penguin With Balloon, that I used on this card. 

Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for Challenge #606:

 

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I colored in my image using colored pencils. I attempted to get a bit of texture on the penguin with my coloring but I am not sure that I achieved what I wanted.

I added some purple pattern paper from my scraps to the card base and cut the white card panel with an angle at the top before I added it to the card.

Since the penguin was holding a balloon, I decided to create a birthday card. The sentiment was originally a long strip that I cut up and then randomly adhered to the card using foam adhesive. I wasn't sure where this card was going but I LOVE how it came out!!!

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #606, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

There is a New Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge

 Hello Friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card for the NEW round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!! Challenge #604 is a THEME challenge-COOL CATS. 

I used the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604 badge below as my inspiration. However, it was only for the cat theme.

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I dug deep for this card as I used very OLD supplies. The stamps are from MFT Stamps. I have had these for YEARS and have NEVER inked them up.

The white panel that my cat and dog is on is an old Project Life rectangle that I had bought when I was scrapbooking. I used Twisted Citron Distress Ink to blend, stencil and stamp the background.

The octagon frame is a retired die from MFT Stamps and the pattern paper is from my stash. I had SO MUCH FUN making this card!!!

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #604, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A Couple of Fall Cards

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I am enjoying some fall weather....FINALLY...and I created a couple of cards to celebrate my favorite time of year. I have had a ton of using some new to me supplies and some from my stash. It was fun to dig through my stuff and find things to use.

My first card was inspired by THREE challenges!!! Inspired By..#302, Tic Tac Toe Challenge #256 and TGIF Challenge #491. 

 

The colors and the leaf were inspired by the leaves in the challenge badge of the Inspired By... photo. I used the first column as inspiration on the Tic Tac Toe graphic-Fall/Embossing/Layers on this card and everyone knows that Fall is Sweater Weather!!!

I used a combination of Spellbinder's, Waffle Flower and MFT products on my card. Some were lying in my stash, some I created for this and my next card. 

I also used the sketch from last week's Freshly Made Sketches Blog because I had wanted to use it last week and never got around to it. 

My next card I could also enter into all three challenges but I would have to do another post and don't feel like it.

Once again, I used a combination of things from my stash-both old and new. The leaves were die cut last year but I never used them on a card. The gold flowers were laying around from a different project and they were used because the card just needed a little something, something when I was almost done.

I used a bunch of different companies on this card-Spellbinders, The Stamp Market, Waffle Flower, Ranger Distress Inks... This was such a fun card to create!

I just love using images that resemble "stamps" on cards. 

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

A New Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge-#601 Buggy For Bugs

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I am just popping in with a card that I created for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. This round is a THEME challenge-Buggy for Bugs. 

I had fun creating my card using products that I got from The Greetery. Once again I am using stuff that I have had but have not used. 

I created my lilacs using ink smooshing with Distress Ink and then die cutting them out. 

Below is the inspiration badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #601. I did NOT use primary colors or cutesy bugs but a more realistic looking dragonfly.

The background was die cut using a die from Pinkfresh Studio that I placed over a light purple, A2, top folding card.

The dragon fly was die cut and then I used ink blending over it. The sentiment is a stamp from The Greetery.

I have to say that I had so much fun making this card. I LOVE these flower dies. 

Want to join us this round? Head on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more details on the challenge. 

That is all from me today. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598

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Hey Friends!! There is a new challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges!!! Challenge #598 is a THEME Challenge. It is to create a project using the THEME of JUNGLE ANIMALS.

I created this card with some images and sentiments from my "pile" of stuff that I color/create when I don't have any mojo.

Below is the challenge badge for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598:

The monkeys I used are from Mama Elephant. The sentiments are from Photoplay Stamps.

I used Twisted Citrus Distress Ink for shading behind the sentiment and splashed some gold and white paint over it.

Want to join us this round? To see more details about the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #598, head on over to the BLOG. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS day!!

Nora

Just a Reminder for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #596-FOR THE GUYS

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I am just popping in with a reminder that there is still time to play over at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. Challenge #596 is a THEME challenge-FOR THE GUYS!!!

I decided to use some new products I ordered from The Greetery on my card. I just HAD TO HAVE that birthday stencil!!! Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for CIC596:

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I started off my card by making the background that is covered up by the white panel. I used Vintage Photo Distress Ink and a Prima Marketing background stamp to create a piece of pattern paper. When I first started I was not sure I was going to cover it up or I would probably have not put the effort in to making it!!

I then adhered the stenciled panel on top of the background. To finish it off, I used some white gems. Easy peasy!!

I LOVE how it came out and think I will have to make a few more for my stash!!!

Want to join us for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #596? Hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me today. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS week!

Nora

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #596-For the Guys!

Hey friends!!!

Today I am popping in with a card for this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. Challenge #596 is a THEME challenge-FOR THE GUYS.

Guys cards are so hard for me to create for some reason. Am I the only one? Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for CIC596:

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I chose to use some of the main colors from the Inspiration Picture on the badge. I used scraps and cut them into strips.

Instead of using a dark brown, I chose to go with a Kraft color for the card base and "happy" sentiment.

Want to join us for this round of the challenge? Head on over to the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge Blog for more information. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

That is all from me today. Thanks for stopping by. Have a FABULOUS week!

Nora

Just a Reminder-Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #592

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Today I am popping in with a card to remind you that there is still time to play with this round of the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge. Challenge #592 is a THEME challenge-FLOWERS.

For my card, I chose to create a birthday card.

I combined the colors of orange and purple for this card. I love how it came out!!

Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Badge for CIC592.

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All my flowers and the stitched letters are from Spellbinders. The sentiment is from my stash.

To break up the plain, white card base, I chose to dry emboss some leaves on a white scrap and place it behind all my elements. I think it grounds the design.

If you would like to join us this week for this challenge, hop on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog for more information.

That is all from me today. I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a FABULOUS week!!

Nora

A New Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge-Challenge #588

Hey friends!! I am just popping in with a card for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #588.  This round is a THEME challenge-DINOSAURS.

We have a sponsor to the challenge this round. Pixel Paper Prints generously donated the Dinosaur Digital Stamp Set for us to use on our projects. Aren't they so cute?

Below is the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge badge for Challenge #588.

I started off my card by embossing a white card front and then using a circle die to cute various size holes in it.

I traced the outline of the circles on a white, A2 card front and did some ink blending in yellow, blue and green. 

I then adhered the dinosaurs using foam adhesive that I had printed, colored with Copic Markers and cut out over the circles. 

My last step was to add a stamped sentiment and my card was done. I LOVE how this came out.

Want to play with us this round? Head on over to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog to see how to enter. 

That is all from me today. Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Have a GREAT Monday!!!

Nora

There is Still Time to Play at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #576

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I am just popping in with a reminder that there is still time to play with us at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #576. This week starts a new round and it is a COLOR CHALLENGE. 

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #576 is all about using the colors TURQUOISE, RED, and YELLOW on a project.

I used digital images from Lucky Birthday Wishes set created by this weeks sponsor, CraftyScrappers.

I combined the digital images of the dog, the birthday hat and the birthday cake in Photoshop for my card. I printed it out on white cardstock and colored the images in with Copic Markers. I then cut the whole image out with scissors.

I used foam adhesive to layer the dog image over an ink blended background and stamped a sentiment using an MFT sentiment stamp at the bottom. I added Glossy Accents over the polka dots in the hat and some Orange Peel Stickles on the candle flame to complete this card.

For more details on the challenge and to learn how to enter a random prize drawing from our sponsor, hop on over to the blog post for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #576. I cannot wait to see what you create!!!

I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by today. Have a FABULOUS week!!

Nora

A New Challenge at Cupcake Inspirations Challenges-Challenge #576

Hello Friends!!!

I am just popping in today with a card that I created for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #576. This week starts a new round and it is a COLOR CHALLENGE. 

Can you guess the colors used this week? Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #576 is all about using the colors TURQUOISE, RED, and YELLOW on a project.

I created my card with some images that were generously donated to us by our sponsor-Crafty Scrappers.

The dog and the balloon were just two of the images donated to our team. I created the little box in Photoshop so that the pup could peek out

The background was created using ink blending and a background stamp from MFT.

All the images were then colored in using Copic Markers. The sentiment was from my stash that I had stamped and cut out with a word balloon.

For more details on the challenge and to learn how to enter a random prize drawing from our sponsor, hop on over to the blog post for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #576.

I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by today. Have a FABULOUS week!!

Nora