613 Avenue

Design Team A is responsible for the inspiration for the new 613 Avenue Create Challenge this week.  Our sponsor this week is Rick St. Dennis and the theme is Anything Goes with a twist of Create a Tag. I chose the image Isabella - Sunny Days for my tag.  

I must admit the tag is rather large but the background came from a pad of KandCompany Mega Tags which I got on sale a while back. I almost forgot I had them until I needed to make a tag for this challenge. I colored the image with Promarkers and the sunflowers are from Martha Stewart.  I think this tag would make a good addition to any present.

Thank you for joining me today.  I hope to see some of your creations in the challenge.  

God Bless You!!! Peggy

Challenges for this project:

A Beautiful Mess - M(last Friday of M), 3E - No. 3 - Anything Goes

Crafting-With-Friends - 2W, 3E - (W1 of 2) Anything Goes

Creative Fingers -  2W , 3E, No totally digital projects - No.111 - (W2 of 2) Anything Goes

Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons W,must include ribbon #156 Anything Goes

Julia Spiri Challenge 2W,3E #17 Anything Goes With A Twist: Clean & Simple

Gate Fold Card

I showed you an image yesterday that I colored with color pencils.  It was a Rick St. Dennis' image called "Miss Midnight's Flirty Feathers".  I submitted it to Rick's FB page and asked for constructive criticism.  Rick and some of his design team offered some advice.  I went back to my image and applied their suggestions and I really like it a lot better.  

I made a card with her using an Anna Griffin's Gatefold Cuttlebug folder.  These folders make such beautiful embossed cards.  

The flowers & leaves were made with Martha Stewart punches.  

Here are the two versions of the RSD image.  The first one is the way I submitted it to Rick's FB page for constructive criticism.

 Here is what she looks like after I applied the suggestions made.  Which do you  like better?

 I guess I've never grown up because I like to color.  It kind of reminds me of painting.

Thanks for visiting with me today.  I love hearing from you.  God Bless You!!! Peggy

Pencil Colored Image

I have been watching videos trying to learn some new creativity.  One I watched was of Rick St. Dennis coloring an image with colored pencils.  He made it look so easy.  

So I decide I want to try it.  I went to our new Hobby Lobby (I won a gift card when they had their grand opening) to see what they had in the way of  colored pencils.  Needless to say, they had a variety.  Since I had a 40% off coupon and my gift card, I chose some Prismacolor pencils.  I'm sure they're not the premium kind everyone uses but they were good enough for me to play with.  

I spent the afternoon coloring this Rick St. Dennis image, "Miss Midnight's Flirty Feathers".  It's not my best work but I think it's pretty good for my first try.

Thanks for stopping by today.  We appreciate your visits.  God Bless YOU!!!!  Peggy

Applying for Rick St. Dennis DT on Facebook

Rick St. Dennis is having a Design Team Call on Facebook.  I'm going to enter these two images with my application.  I have no idea that I could be asked to join the team.  The girls on their now are expert colorists.  They do amazing work.  I especially love working with Rick's Fashion and Hat Ladies.  

 Wish me luck.  Thanks for stopping by.  God Bless You!!!! Peggy

Paper A La Mode - Cute Christmas

It's Saturday so another Paper A La Mode Challenge begins at The Outlawz.  Our theme this week is Cute Christmas.  Our sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.  Rick has images of all types, something for a lot of different tastes.  My image for this week is Santa with Pipe.

Card Supplies:
4.75X6.75" card base
Background Paper/Sentiment - KandCo. from my stash
Image - Santa with Pipe by Rick St Dennis
Ornament Die - Anna Griffin Ornament Dies
Promarkers - for coloring the image.

I do hope you will join us at The Outlawz for this Saturday Challenge.  We have a different challenge everyday so there are lots of opportunities to win prizes.  Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  God Bless You!!!  Peggy

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Monochromatic

At The Outlawz our Saturday Paper A La Mode Challenge is Monochromatic.  It is sponsored by Rick St. Dennis.  Rick is a monthly sponsor and I have some beautiful digis from him.  Some of his art is a little dark and I don't like it but I love his "hat ladies" and "fashion ladies".  He has a little to offer almost everyone.  I love the digi I chose for this card.  I think it's based on his niece.

Card Supplies:
Card Base, Die, Snowflake, Sentiment - from Anna Griffin's 2013 Holiday Card Set.  I didn't use all the elements to make my Christmas cards last year so they're coming in handy on other projects.
Image - Angel-Isabella Face by Rick St. Dennis.
Media used to color image:
Hair - Promarkers - Gold, Tulip Yellow, Primrose
Skin - Almond, Sunkissed Pink, Baby Pink
Gown, Shoes, Ribbon - Gold Gel Pen, Promarker - Cool Gray 1
Wings - Almond
Flowers - Sunflower, Tulip Yellow, Leaf Green, Forest Green, Cardinal Red
Eyes - Grey Green

This is a close up of the beautiful Angel-Isabella.

Thank you for joining us today.  I hope you will come on over to The Outlawz PAM Challenge and enter your beautiful 'monochromatic' projects.  I can't wait to see them.  God Bless You!!!!  Peggy

Challenges for this card:
Crafting At the Weekend -M,  E3,  Anything Goes
Kit and Clowder- M (First Saturday of the month) Anything Goes
Little Claire's  - M,P15, 3E, SIO   #50 - Christma
Treasured Times Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking - 2W (W2)  Anything Goes
Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge  W, E1 - #12: Anything Goes 
We Do Doobadoo Challenge-  2W, E2 - (W2) CHRISTMAS
Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 78 - Anything Goes

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Inspired By A Movie

We begin a new challenge today at The Outlawz Paper A La Mode.  Our theme is 'Inspired By A Movie'.  Our sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.  When I read what the challenge would be I couldn't think of a movie I would use.  So I went to Rick's Zibbett Page to look at his images to see if I could get any inspiration.  When I saw this image it brought back memories of when I was a little girl.  (Yes, I was once young)  My grandmother took me to see "Alice In Wonderland" when it first came out and I loved that.  I loved the fact she took me to the movies periodically.  She would take me to see a movie, then we would stop next door at drugstore that served food for a hot dog.  Such special times.  See you never know what the little things you do for people will mean to them, especially children.  

Back to my card.  

Card Supplies:
Card Base - Bracket Shaped Card - Silhouette file #54161
Image - Alice in Garden of Live Flowers by Rick St. Dennis
Cheshire Cat in Tree - Silhouette File #9067 by Samantha Walker
White Rabbit - Silhouette File #9114 by Samantha Walker
The Cheshire Cat and White Rabbit are cut files but I took a Snip-it of them, opened them in Silhouette Studio, traced them, then print and cut them.  I love that feature about the Silhouette Cameo.
Pebbles chalk for the background of the label.
Promarkers used to color the image:
Hair - Gold, Tulip Yellow, Buttercup, Ivory
Skin - Coral, Sun-kissed Pink, Baby Pink
Dress - Arctic Blue, Powder Blue, Azure
Apron - Cool Gray for shading
Flowers - Peony, Fresh Bloom, Caramel, Cocoa, Gold, Sunflower, Starfish, Sand Dune, Canary, Primrose
Leaves - Forest, Leaf Green
Background - Almond
Stockings - Arctic Blue, Powder Blue
Shoes - Cool Gray 1 and 4

The inside of my card.

Thank you for stopping by today.  The Outlawz is a fun place to hang out.  If you haven't visited, please do so and consider joining.  We have a different challenge every day of the week.  So lots of chances to win prizes.  Hope to see you there.  God Bless You!!!! Peggy

Challenges for this card:
613 Avenue Create - W - #89 Anything Goes
Chalk-Ah-Lot Cafe - 2W, SIO, F - must use chalk in project – 2 or More Die Cuts with Chalk
Pile It On - W #37 Flowers and/or Feathers
Red Carpet Studio - 2W, movie inspired, layout, card - #78 Any Given Sunday
Catch The Bug - M, 3E, SIO – September Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - W, C10  Anything Goes..

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Fashionista

The Outlawz Paper A La Mode has a fun challenge this week.  It is "Fashionista".  This week's sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.  Some of Rick's designs are rather edgy but I like his Fashion Ladies and Hat Ladies.  The image I'm using for my project is 'Adriana'.   I think she fits our challenge nicely.  What do you think?

I haven't colored too much in black & red but I wanted to try it.  Don't know if I rocked it or  not.  Think I need more practice.

Card Supplies:
5X7 card base
Paper - 3 pieces of different color cardstock cut 5X7, 4X7, 3X7.  Edges are cut & embossed using Anna Griffin dies. 
Image - Adriana by Rick St. Dennis
Jewel Flourishes
Promarkers used to color image:
Hair - Mustard, Yellow, Primrose
Skin - Blush, Sunkissed Pink
Dress - Black, Cool Grey 4, 3,1,  Cardinal Red, Berry Red, Red
Roses - Yellow, Primrose
Gloves - Black, Cool Grey 4, 3, 1
Eyes - Leaf Green

WON'T YOU COME JOIN US FOR THIS CHALLENGE?  I WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT YOU MAKE!!!!

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you enjoyed this card as much as I enjoyed making it, although while I was coloring the red and black, I wasn't sure how it would turn out.  LOL.  Enjoy your week end.  God Bless You!!!! Peggy

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Rick St Dennis

Saturday has rolled around once again and it is time for the Paper A La Mode Challenge at the Outlawz.  Our sponsor is Rick St. Dennis and our theme is animals.  Now I must admit I didn't like some of the funky animals Rick had but I thought this little mouse was cute.  Her name is Cordelia.

Card Supplies:
5X6.5 Card Base
Background Paper - Reflections
Image - Cordelia by Rick St. Dennis
Lace Doily - Silhouette Online Store Cut File - I cut it at 5", cut it in half, then cut another 1/2" off each side 
Ribbon 
Flowers
Promarkers used to color image:
Mouse - shaded in Cool Gray 1
Dress- Powder Blue, Arctic Blue
Lace - Ivory, Satin
Bows - Fuchsia, Pink Carnation
Shoes - Cool Gray 1 and 4
Flowers - Powder Blue, Blossom, White, Sunflower

Please stop over at PAM and join us for this fun challenge.  I appreciate your visits & comments.  God Bless You!!!  Peggy

 

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Junk Trunk

It's Saturday and that means it's time for The Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge.  Our theme this week is Junk Trunk and our sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.  I chose Rick's 'Pacifica' to work with.  I have to admit this theme was a little tough for me.  I couldn't decide if Junk Trunk meant use old stuff or if it meant steampunk.  So I did the best I could do.  Here's my contribution to the Design Team.

Card Supplies:
6X6 Card Base
Background - Old paper I had in my stash.  It belonged to a heritage collection I bought when I first started paper crafting.  Teal paper was specialty paper from Michaels.
Martha Stewart Deco Fan Corner Punch
Image - Rick St. Dennis' Pacifica
Old Buttons from my stash
Gears - Paper Studio
Pebbles' Chalk for shading the background
Promarkers used to color image:
Hair - Walnut, Burnt Orange, Orange, Amber
Skin - Copics E51, YR00, E21
Jewelry - Cool Aqua, Duck Egg
Shells/Pearls - Cool Aqua, Duck Egg
Starfish - Ivory, Satin, Coral
Eyes - Tea Green Grey Green
Seaweed - Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna

I hope you will join us for this challenge this week.  Thanks again for your support.  We love your visits & especially your comments.

God Bless You!!!

Other Challenges for this Card:
Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 61 - Anything Goes 
Stampin' For The Weekend - 2W, 1E – (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz - 2W, E3 (W1 of 2) # 20 Anything Goes 
Chalk N Stock - M, 2E, F, must use chalk- Anything Goes 
Paper Crafting Journey - 2W -  (W1 of 2) Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - F,M -  Anything Goes 
Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E -  #181 Anything Goes
 

Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenge - For A Special Lady

Today is the Paper A La Mode Challenge at The Outlawz.  Our theme is to make something "For A Special Lady".  Our sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.  I chose his "French Flower Cart Scene" for my digital Image.  Please check out his images here.  He has a wide variety of images to choose from.

Card supplies:

Card base - A2 cut file from the Silhouette online store-Image #42700 by Lori Whitlock.
Digital Image - French Flower Cart Scene by Rick St. Dennis
Flowers/Leaves - Punches by Martha Stewart
Sentiment - Cut & written by Cricut Explore
Promarkers used to color digital image:
Flower Cart - Tan, Cocoa, Burnt Sienna, Siver Metallic
Flower Pots - Soft Green, Pastel Green, Terracotta, Ginger, Cool Grey 1, 3 and 4, Holly, Forest Green
Flowers - Grey Green, Fuchsia, Pink Carnation, Sunflower, Tulip, Yellow, Canary, Cocktail Pink, Baby Pink, Amethyst, Orchid, Arctic Blue, Azure, Gold, Lemon, Wild Cranberry, Tropical Orchid, Mulberry

Here is a closer view of the flower cart.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I do hope you will join us for the fun on The Outlawz.  It's a great place to play.  There is a different challenge for everyday of the week.  God Bless You!!! Peggy

Challenges for this card:
A Vintage Journey - 2W (Vintage)- No.5 -  (W2 of 2) - Fond Memories 
Get Inky! - 2W, 2E - No.13 - (W2 of 2) - Mother's Day with Flowers 
Jo's Scrap Shack - W, 3E - No.48 - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 56 - Anything Goes 
Stampin With The Dragon - M, SIO – May - Flowers 
STAMPlorations Challenge Blog - M, 3E  - (changing to monthly challenge in January (1st Friday of the month))  May -  Stamps & Flowers 
4 Crafty Chicks - W  #193 Flowers
 4 Krafty Girlz - 2W, E3 (W2 of 2) # 17 Anything Goes

Crafty Little Fairies M, 2E, C8 (May) In the Garden

 
 

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Pastel Colors

Our Paper a La Mode Challenge at The Outlawz today is sponsored by Rick St. Dennis and we are to use pastel colors.  Rick has a varied selection if images.  I love his Hat Ladies.  I really enjoyed coloring the one I chose.

5.5X5.5" Card Base
Background Paper - Kay& Co. Botanical Paper Stack
Image - Rick St. Dennis 'September Forget Me Not'.  I chose her because my birthday is in September.
Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Corner Punch
Doily
Flowers from Michael's $1bin
Pearls
Promarkers used to color image:
Hat & Jacket - Almond, Putty, dusky Pink
Blouse - Fuschia, Blossom
Flowers - Arctic Blue, Powder Blue, Leaf Green, Forest Green
Hair - Walnut, Cocoa, Sandstone
Skin - Coral, Sunkissed Pink
Eyes - Gray Green, Tea Green
Blush - Blossom
Lips - Fuschia 

I hope you will join us for our PAM Challenge this week. I am sure you will have fun.  If you are new to digistamps, this is a good place to start.  You will love it.  God Bless You!!!!  Peggy

Challenges for this card:
Brown Sugar – Mother's Day
Craft for the Craic - April - Something For Easter Or Spring 
Craftitude -2W, 3E -  No. 62 - (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - 2W, 3E  No. 12 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 52 - Anything Goes 
It's All About the Vintage - 2W, 3E, Shabby Chic
 Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (W1 of 2) For that Special Lady
 Bastel-Traum -M, P15  Flowers Pearls & Lace 
 Fairies Challenge Blog- 2W, P1/15  #23 Shabby or Vintage
Seemacrafts - M, P1, E1  Vintage
The Vintage Challenge - E3 must bevintage#78 Flowers and Pearls
  
 
 



 

Paper A La Mode Challenge - Off The Wall

Our Paper A La Mode Challenge this week is "Off The Wall".  It is sponsored by Rick St. Dennis.  I have to confess I had a tough time with this category.  I made a card with the digi below but didn't think it was  off the wall enough.  I emailed Donna with my frustrations.  She called me back & suggested I use a box shoe we had seen in the Silhouette Online Store, put some flowers & my digi in it and call it Don't Forget To Dance.  I liked that idea so I got right on it.  

I made the box shoe & some flowers.  I had already mounted my Digi  on the card so I just cut around it.  That gave it more stability. However, when I started putting things together, the flowers just didn't fit.  I had to put my thinking cap on.  So I decided since the dancer was dressed for a night on the town I would add some glitz.  I filled the shoe with ribbon & made a bow for the back of it.  Then I just stood her in it. Now for me this is "Off The Wall."

 

Project Supplies:

Shoe -  3d platform stiletto box by Snapdragon Snippets in the Silhouette Online Store.  I added some gems & stickles. 

Ribbon 

Digital Image - Everybody Dance by Rick St. Dennis 

Image colored with Promarkers.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you will give this Off The Wall theme a try.  I would love to see what you come up with.  Have a great weekend.  God Bless You!!! Peggy 

Challenges for this project:

 Crafts and Me Challenge & Inspiration Blog - M, P4 , 2E Anything Goes

Just B Creative Crazy - M, P1, E1/day   Linky Party Anything goes

  Whimsie Doodles Monthly Challenge - P10, 2E, C5, SIO  Anything but a Card

 Catch The Bug - M, 3E, SIO – Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - W, 3E - No.40 - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 47 - Anything Goes