Oh Happy Day!

Hello and Welcome!

Today is a new day, and a new challenge over with us at Pile it On!

Your creations last week were all so fantastic!  Be sure to watch the Pile it On blog for the winners announcement. 

 I have a quick announcement myself...this will be my last post with Pile it On until September.  The team has been gracious enough to allow me to take the summer off and enjoy my time with my kiddos!  But don't worry...I know that the summer will go by quickly and I'll be back showing you creations with the team in no time.  

So...our theme this week is 

"Outdoor Fun"

This is such a great challenge.  The theme is wide open and so many ways to interpret it!

I guess I must have a relaxing vacation on my mind, because when I saw the digi I've used on my card I knew it was the one.  

Ready?

Doesn't that just make you wanna sit outside, soak up a little sun and just relax?  

This card has been water colored with my Tim Holtz Distress Markers.  I've inked the edges of all the papers brown to give them kind of a weathered look.  I've used one of my Stamp'n Up stamps for the sentiment and lastly added some yellow and white twine to give the card a carefree feeling.  

Now, before we go any further, I must share with you who our sponsor is for the week.

We are sponsored by...



...and they are offering one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate to their online store.
How awesome is that!

So think of your favorite outdoor activity and create a card around it.  Then, don't forget to link up with us at Pile it On.  You never know...you may be the next lucky winner!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafty Girls Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes"
MilkCoffee Challenges..."Summer Fun"
Crafting By Designs..."Here Comes Summer"
Hambo Hoedown..."Here Comes Summer"
Inky Impressions..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Sentiments Designs..."Summer"
Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"
Just Inspirational Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Sweet Stamps..."Summer"

Christmas Fairy

Happy Friday Morning!

And happy it is...today is the last day of school for our kiddos.  They go for an hour and 10 minutes today...can you believe they run the buses for an hour and 10 minutes of school.  I still shake my head and wonder sometimes!  LOL

However, the kids are ready to jump out of their skin and let loose on their summer vacation.

I'm back today with a new challenge at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

As usual, it's an "Anything Goes" theme with the twist of...

"Made for a Child"

I bet you have a grandchild, niece, nephew, son or daughter that you can be inspired to create for.  

Our sponsor this week is...

...be sure to check out the CSAYL blog for prize details.

Here is the small note sized card I created...

I thought it would be perfect for a tween, teen or young adult.  Being note sized, it would be perfect to slip in a gift card for that special someone to their favorite store.

Well, it's short and sweet today.
Gotta be ready for when that bus rolls onto the yard for the last time this school year, and then head out to our last day of swimming lessons.

Until next time... 

A Child Reaches for Your Hand and Touches Your Heart

Welcome!

I hope things are good in your neck of the woods, and life is treating you well!

I'm so glad you took time out of your day to stop by for a visit!

Today begins a new challenge over at The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog.

This week we are asking you to incorporate

"Polka Dots & Ribbons"

The two just go so well together don't they?

Our challenge this week is sponsored by

Be sure to check out the challenge blog for the prize being offered.  

I fell in love with the image that we were given to work with and knew when I saw it that I would be breaking out the scissors, fussy cutting and paper piecing.  

Here's how it all came together...

*this card is available for purchase in my Etsy store

I chose to go with polka dots on the little girls outfit as well as the background paper.  I added a doily to make the card feel soft and feminine.  The sentiment comes from a printed 12x12 vellum baby sheet, and has been backed with the same polka dotted paper.  I added just a small ribbon on the corner of the sentiment to finish off the card.  Wouldn't this just be great for a baby shower or arrival of a new little one!

I hope that you've been inspired to join us over at The Cafe this week.

For more awesome inspiration, be sure to check out the other DT creations.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"

Oldie But a Goodie..."Baby"  (doily & vellum sentiment are more than 6 months old)

Card Mania..."Babies"

Craft-Dee BowZ..."Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow"

Crafting From the Heart..."Anything Goes"

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog..."Cute Girls"

A Gem of a Challenge..."For a Child or Baby"

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog..."Paper Piecing"

Camping Fun!

I'm back...and glad you're still here to visit!

The family have all returned to a basically healthy status, although my cough still is hanging on!  Grrr!

Today begins a new challenge at {Pin}spirational Challenges!

Our {pin}spiring pic is a celebratory one this week.

Here's a look...

Doesn't that just get your creative juices flowing?
In Canada we are fast approaching Canada Day and our kids will be anticipating watching fireworks in a small community close to our vacation spot!
And this picture also inspires thoughts of our favorite summer past time which is camping!
This is where I drew my inspiration for my creation this week.

Here's what I came up with...

This was actually a very special creation for my daughter.  It was her birthday party invitation for her camping sleep over party which we just held this last weekend.  She and I browsed the Silhouette Online store and she fell in love with this camper card immediately.  She picked out the papers and the color scheme which of course I knew would be pink and purple.  We created 3 of them all the same as she had three friends that she wanted to invite, and that was pretty much all the room we had for extra bodies in our camper.  The day of the party, the weather was absolutely horrible.  We had downpour upon downpour, but by the time I picked up all the gals from school the sunshine was out and the air was damp and humid.  We made our way to the seasonal site where our camper is for the season and had grilled cheese cooked over the campfire for supper and pizza cookies baked in our pizza over and smores for dessert.  We headed out for an evening boat ride and the lake was smooth and the weather beautiful.  We finally called it a night at 11:00pm for the girls and moved them inside where they were allowed to watch one movie.  Amazingly enough, they actually all went to bed right after.  Needless to say, everyone slept in the next morning and all these young girls were poor little sad sacks of skin that were tired and very laid back for the rest of the trip. 
Everyone had a great time and said that it had been one of the best bday parties ever!
(My poor hubby and I are still feeling the effects of not enough sleep on the weekend!  LOL)

I hope that you'll find something inspiring in our photo this week and link up with us so we can see what type of creation you came up with. 

We have some fabulous sponsors this week who are offering some fabulous prizes...

Sassy Studio

 

as well as...

Paper Pretties


and lastly...

The Stamping Boutique
 
Be sure to check out the {Pin}spirational Challenges blog for the prizes being offered. 

Until next time...

Life is Easier...

...with a friend by your side!

Isn't that so true!  Especially when you wanna have a little fun or cause a little trouble!  LOL

Or when you're down in the dumps and need a little lift!

I've finally felt well enough to join back in with my design teams!  I just need this crazy cough to disappear!

So let's get down to business.  

This week we have a new challenge starting over at Pile it On!

This one is sure to get your mind whirling...I really had to think hard on this one and actually didn't come up with anything too creative...

"Wrong But So Right...Use Something in a Way it Wasn't Originally Intended"

Won't that be fun!

Hope you're not to spooked to join us!

Let me show you what I finally was able to dream up...

As I mentioned, I wasn't really too creative.  My items that were not originally intended for card making use are the button, thread and sequins! 

Isn't the little guy so cute splashing around in the water with his little frog buddy.  

This adorable image comes from our sponsor for the week...

...and they are offering one lucky winner a $7 gift certificate.

How awesome is that!

And I must make mention that the awesome sentiment used on this card comes from TLC Creations!

Now if you're needing a few more ideas for this weeks challenge be sure to check out the other DT creations!  They've had some awesome ideas!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today!  

Hope the week will treat you well.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Sister Act Card Challenges..."Anything Goes"

Stampin' for the Weekend..."Anything Goes"

4 Crafty Girls..."Anything Goes"

A Song in Your Heart..."Hey Brother"

Crafting By Designs..."Anything Goes"

Hambo Hoedown..."Summer"

Digi Choosday Challenges..."Use 2 Papers"

Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"
Speedy Fox and Friends..."Sun Rays"
The Doodle Garden..."Summertime"
Crafting at the Weekend..."Anything Goes"
Paper Crafting Challenges..."In Summer"
Brown Sugar Challenge..."Summer"

More Christmas Creations

Hi Everyone!

I'm glad you're able to join me today!  

I have to apologize that I've been MIA lately...but it would seem that there has been a nasty chest cold moving through our house and I was not immune to it this time!

My apologies again to the design teams I've let down this week!

I do however have a card to share with you today!

A new challenge is starting at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long and the theme this week is...

"One Layer"

We are sponsored this week by



and one lucky winner will be receiving a $12 gift certificate to their store.

One layer cards can tend to be a little daunting...but here is my attempt...

Be sure to check out the other wonderful DT creations on the CSAYL challenge blog. 
Lots of terrific inspiration there. 

Hopefully you've been inspired to join us in creating a holiday card...remember that's one less that you need to make during the busy holiday season.

Until next time...

Reindeer Games

Happy Friday!

It would be much happier if I still wasn't battling this sore throat, ear aches and brutal headache!

Anyhoo...on with the show...

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long is starting a new challenge this week!

As always, our theme is "Anything Goes" with the twist of ...

"Use Ribbon and Trims"

I found a cute reindeer image die cut in my stash of "vintagey" Christmas things and thought it would be fun to use him in a card.  I gathered up some fun patterned paper, ribbon and some sequins (not sure if you consider them trims but for this moment we will, LOL) and got to creating. 

Here's the card...

I die cut some snowflakes to add to the card and then colored them with my Wink of Stella pen to give them a very subtle shimmer.  I also colored the white on his Santa hat and the shadows on the ground so that they would sparkle as well.

The challenge at CSAYL does not have a sponsor this week...but one lucky winner will be able to be a Guest Designer with us in the month of July!

So get crafting...you never know...you could be our next lucky winner!

Until next time...

Peace, Love & Joy

I woke up under the weather this morning.  A scratchy throat and the sweats so I knew it wasn't going to be a very productive day.  So what did I do....off to the craft room I went!

I wanted to make a Christmas card so I put on the Christmas music and started crafting!

(No I'm not delirious....LOL)

It was different to make a card for sheer pleasure and not for a challenge with one of the design teams!

Here's what I managed to come up with...

I love that old world Santa with his sack on his back ready to deliver to all of the good boys and girls!

I added some die cuts in the corner...different types of greens, holly and berries and a few swirls.  Three rhinestones in the bottom corner finished it off.  

Nothing too fancy!

You may have noticed that there are 2 new buttons on the top of my blog.  

I'm selling on Etsy and Artfire now...and guess what...this card was added to the inventory today!

Feel free to pop by one of the stores today and favorite one of the cards there.

That's it for me today...think I might just go crawl into bed for a bit.  

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Jingle Belles..."Peace on Earth"

Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"

Holly Jolly Christmas..."Santa or Elves"

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra..."Anything Christmas Goes"

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge..."Use 3 of Something"...3 rhinestones, 3 holly leaves, 3 berries

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."Anything Goes"

Use Your Stuff..."Patterned Paper"

Mixed Media Canvas

Two posts in one day!  How does that happen!  LOL

Today begins a new challenge over at Unstampbelles Challenge Blog!

Oh I had fun with this one and I hope you will too!

"Mixed Media with the Twist to Alter Something"

How fun!

I had a small canvas kicking around the craft room and decided to go with that.  I completed it in stages and was able to still do a bit of housework in between the various coats of paint, etc. as they were drying!  Multitasking at its finest!

Here's how it came out...

Aren't the colors fabulous!  I find them so happy!

I dabbled in a little paint, a little texture paste, some rub ons and some stickers for the lettering!

I am really learning to enjoy the concept of mixed media and the fact that its not perfection that you're striving for.  It's carefree and lets you be artistic in the ways you want to be.  

The other DT members have come up with some fantastic creations themselves!

Be sure to check them out here!

Of course we have a wonderful sponsor for this month as well...

http://www.bizzybecscardmakingscrapbooking.com.au/

 

One lucky winner will be taking home this fantastic prize...

 

 

A Marianne Die


Now, remember that our one and only real rule is that you are not allowed to use any stamps in your creation...not rubber, digi or clear!  Believe me...it's really not that hard!  We encourage you to follow our "twist", however it is not mandatory...but it sure makes it more fun!  I had a great time using our twist by altering a canvas in a mixed media style. 
We at Unstampabelles are so excited to see where this challenge takes your creativity!
Remember you have a whole month to enter!

Until next time...

House Keeping Humor

Hi there!

I have a quick question for you today before we get into the good stuff!

What does your typical Saturday hold for you?  

Is it full of laundry, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning?

I'll be the first to admit that I really don't spend enough time cleaning in our house.  The nooks and crannies are usually a little dusty, and there are usually a few thing sitting around.  Life is really to short to just spend all day making the house perfect.  My thought is that if you don't like the dust, the few things laying around...you have two choices...you can either clean for me or not come back for a visit!  LOL

You must be wondering where I'm going with this!

It's a new challenge over at Pile it On!

Our theme for this week is ...

"Humorous"

What a great theme!

We are sponsored by 

who has some of the most humorous stamps around!

They are offering one lucky winner 2 digis of their choice.  

I had the fun of creating with Deirdery Dunderton!

Let's take a peek at her humorous words of wisdom about house cleaning!

Oh...don't you just wish!  LOL

Visit with your company in the dark so they don't see the mess!

The awesome sentiment comes from TLC Creations.

It's your turn now to come up with something funny!  Be sure to check out the other DT creations so you can have several good chuckles!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Crafty Catz..."Anything Goes"

Sister Act Card Challenges..."Anything Goes"

Stampin' for the Weekend..."For the Girls"

4 Crafty Chicks..."Anything Goes"

Crafty Girls Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes"

DL Art..."Anything Goes"

Inky Impressions..."Anything Goes"

Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"

Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"

Christmas Greetings

Another weekend is upon us!

I hope you've had a great week, and are ready for a restful weekend!

I'm showcasing another Christmas card today!

It's Friday, and you know what that means...a new challenge with us at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

And guess what?

Our theme for this week is once again...

"Anything Goes"

I know you aren't tiring of these as we've had great participation with awesome cards!

You all rock!

Can I begin by showing my creation first?

Here's what I came up with...

Isn't she most elegant?  I fell in love with this image as I usually do with all retro and vintage images!
Imagine dressing up with the family to decorate the house...having some special dainties that are only made during the holiday season.  Neatly wrapping all the gifts to place under the newly decorated tree.  Definitely NOT how we do it at our house!  LOL
There really is something about the simpler days of eras gone by.
Just to let you know, this elegant one of a kind card is being sold in my Etsy Shop should you be interested!

Be sure to check out the CSAYL blog to see what kind of creativity our "Anything Goes" challenge inspired in the rest of the DT members. 
The lucky winner of this challenge will be invited to guest design with us in the month of June!

Until next time...

This card has been entered in the following challenges...

Christmas Is A Feeling

Hi there!

So sorry I'm a little late with my posting today.  Life just seems to get in the way sometimes.  

I'm back today with a card I've created for the new challenge starting at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog.  

Our theme for this challenge is ...

"Use Three Flowers on Your Creation"

What a great theme!  I love flowers!

I had an idea in my head from the first time I read about this challenge.  I knew that I had a new poinsettia die made by Memory Box that I was just dying to try out...so I knew I was going to go with a Christmas Card.  

Here's a photo of how it came out...

I love how the cluster of poinsettias turned out.  I was lucky enough to work with one of sponsors, Decosses Dynamites Doodles, who created a collection just for us to work with.  The beige and pink solid papers used in this card are all from her collection...as well as the patterned papers the poinsettias have been cut from.  There is also a doily image that I have incorporated into the design.  I cut the image in half and used part under the poinsettias (you can barely see part of it peeking through), and the other half is in the upper corner under the holly and berries die cuts.  I've also used an fancy oval die cut for the background under the sentiment.  After the addition of the chipboard swirls, and some stickles to the flowers and berries and I was finished.  I really like how this one turned out.  So much so, that I've added it to my new Art Fire Store.  Be sure to pay me a visit there and see if there's a purchase you'd like to make!  I've only opened it this week, and there will be more stock being added all the time.  Be sure to do me the favor of sharing with your non card making friends as well as liking my page on FaceBook!

The last bit I need to share with you today is our sponsors for the week....

as well as...

and last but not least...



Be sure to check out the Cafe to see what kinds of goodies these awesome companies are offering to a few select lucky winners.

Now it's your turn...go through your flower stash, get die cutting flowers with your machine!  This is a great challenge and I'm sure we're bound to have tons of amazing entries!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog..."All about the S" (chipboard Swirls)
Fab 'n' Funky..."Christmas"
Hambo Hoedown..."Flowers"
Hobbybook..."Show us Your Flowers (use at least 3)
Whimsy Stamps Challenges..."Use 2 or More Die Cuts"
Christmas Card Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"

Howdy!

Howdy there!

So glad you could wrangle up some time in your busy schedule to visit with me!

I have such a fun card to share with you today...ready?

It's a new challenge over at {Pin}spirational Challenges this week, and wait until you see the pic that this card was inspired by...

Ok...it's like I could almost hear you all say "Awwwe"

We are happy to be sponsored once again by the following sponsors...

Meljen's Designs

 who is offering one lucky winner 4 digis

...as well as...

Oak Pond Creation

who are offering one lucky winner 3 digis

...last but not least...

 Stamping Dragon Designs

(prize not yet announced...stay tuned)

Now take another look at that adorable picture!  What {pin}spires you?  The colors, the textures, the little cowboy, the truck?  Whatever you find yourself drawn to, create around it this week and join us at {Pin}spirational Challenges.  I'm looking forward to visiting you and seeing your creation!

Until next time...

Snowflakes...Just An Unassembled Snowman

Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening depending on where you are visiting from.

As I schedule this post to go live, I'm sitting outside with my hubby enjoying our deck!  Today we have finally received some warm and sunny weather here in Manitoba, Canada and we're all ready to soak it in.  The hummingbirds have finally made an appearance at my feeders and the dog is starting to shed his fur...it has to be spring now...right?

It's another Friday already...where is the time going?  And being Friday, we have a new challenge for you at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!  

We're really taking it easy on you again this week...our theme is once again...

"Anything Goes"

I have to say that I feel like a cheated a little on this card.  I've used a Penny Black sticker as my focal point.  This is a smaller sized card...the size of a note card, and these stickers work perfectly for this size!  It's a quick card to make, assemble, add some stickles for interest and voila!

I think they are actually really cute!

(Not every card has to be hand colored, right?)

Here's a peek...

I just love that sentiment!  

That's it for me today...short and sweet!

Hope you've enjoyed what you've seen and hopefully you've been inspired to join our challenge over at CSAYL.  

Remember...join in the fun and it's one less card you have to make come the busy holiday season!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

A Shabby Chic Collection

Welcome!

Glad you're here!

Today I want to introduce to you a new challenge over at Pile it On!
 It is...

"Shabby Chic"

I want to share with you a collection of cards I created to teach at our local craft store.
They have been created with digital collage sheets that you can find in many Etsy stores.

Here is a close up of each card...my apologies for the poor quality as I quickly snapped the photos in the cellophane envelopes with my camera phone before delivering them for display at the store...

I have to admit that Vintage/Shabby Chic cards are my most favorite to create and play around with!
I hope you've enjoyed these and have been inspired to play along with us at Pile it On this week.

We are sponsored by...

 

who are offering one lucky winner a $20 gift certificate!

So come join in on the fun!  And, don't forget to check out the other DT creations!

Until next time...

These cards have been entered in the following challenges...

Crafty Girls Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes"
DL Art..."Feminine"
DL Art..."May Challenge - Anything Goes"
It's All About the Vintage..."Anything Goes" 
Sister Act Card Challenge..."Anything Goes"
Card and Scrap..."Shabby Chic"
Crafts Galore Encore..."Anything Goes"
Feeling Crafty Challenges..."One for the Girls/Ladies"
Sparkles Monthly Challenge..."Mom or Special Lady"
Live and Love Crafts..."Photo Collage Inspiration"

"Didn't We Already Do Christmas"

Glad you could stop and take a peek at what I have going on here today!

I'm sure you've figured out by now already that Fridays are my Christmas -y posts!

We have a new challenge starting today at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

Once again it's...

"Anything Goes"

Isn't that challenge theme like the best EVER!

We are sponsored this week by...

...who are offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice!

Here's the card I came up with using "Reindeer Gift"

And a close up of the digi...

I have to admit that I was running a little low in the mojo/creative vibes this week, so I was happy to see that there was a new sketch available at Christmas Challenges (with sketches).  

I wanted to make this card a fun one as the digi just seemed so light hearted.  I colored the reindeer up with my Spectrum Noir markers, added some stickles to his nose and the bow on the gift.  I chose a colorful bunch of papers and started mixing and matching. I added a sentiment to the side of the card as outlined in the sketch and then decided to cut out a sentiment using my Cameo as well. 

 When I found this one, I thought it was just perfect for this little reindeer peeking out from behind the gift..

"Didn't we already Do Christmas?"

Love it!

Now, because I cut out the wording in such matchy matchy paper...I had to doodle around the outline  so it would stand out better.  I decided to keep the doodle theme going and put that finishing touch around the image as well.  

Nothing too complicated...just lots of layering with lots of fun colored/patterned paper!

Now it's your turn!  Remember it's "Anything Goes" again this week at CSAYL!

We'd love to see what you come up with!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

C.R.A.F.T...."Christmas"

Crimbo Crackers..."Festive Red"

Christmas Challenges (with Sketches)..."Follow the Sketch"

Merry Monday Christmas Challenges..."Stars"

Christmas Cards All Year Long..."Something Associated with Santa"

Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"

The Glory of Christmas..."Anything Goes"
Christmas Fun..."All that Glitters"

Times of Waiting...

Happy Hump Day!  

I can't believe it's mid week already...and that the May long weekend is almost here!

We got our camper all set up at our seasonal site last weekend, and are really looking forward to spending the weekend at the lake.  Hopefully the traditionally rainy weekend will yield some sun for us instead this year!

Since today is Wednesday, it's time to announce a new challenge over at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog...

"Include a Clock or Time Piece in Your Design"

Isn't that an interesting and intriguing challenge!

I have chosen a Eureka digi stamp entitled "Times of Waiting" for my creation this week.

We are excited to once again welcome them as one of our sponsors for this week. 

Here's a look at the card I created...

I'd had this clock paper sitting in my stash for several years!  It was one of those pieces of papers that just seemed a shame to cut into.  Well, for this card I took the plunge.  I've used it for the background and then matted the sentiment onto a lighter brown patterned paper and then fussy cut some of the time pieces from the original background paper to add some interest around the sentiment.  Three beige sugar dots later, the whole card was finished.  A more simple design this time.  

As mentioned above, we are sponsored this week by...

who are also joined by...



Be sure to check out The Cafe to see what prize goodies are being served up for this challenge!

Now it's your turn to shop your stash and come up with a Time Piece design....but remember the clock is ticking and you only have one week to link up with us!
Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Just Inspirational Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Through the Craft Room Door.."Anything Goes"
Challenges 4 Everybody...Anything Goes

The Colors of Nature

Hello, hello, hello!

So glad you could stop by today and visit with me!

As I schedule this blog post, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and I'm busy packing our camper as we can move onto our seasonal site.  

The grass has finally started greening up...I've noticed there are a few perennials starting to pop up in yards and the trees are finally starting to bud!

I love spring!  I love watching the colors come alive!

I can hardly wait until my flower garden looks like our chosen picture for this weeks challenge over at {Pin}spirational Challenges.

Just look at all this color...

 

Isn't it just fabulous!

When I saw this {Pin}spiring photo, my mind quickly went to a project I had been working on for a gift for a friends daughter who was getting baptized this last Sunday!  I have just started dabbling a little more in mixed media and thought a teenage girl might like a mixed media canvas for her room.  My daughter is close friends with this young lady and was more than willing to help me pick out colors, stencils, washi tape, etc.  

We schemed and schemed...and here's what we came up with...

We based the canvas on her favorite Bible Verse...

and we paper pieced a Prima Doll stamp because wouldn't any teenage girl love this image with attitude...

...and I wanted to summarize the Bible verse in a "teen" kinda way, so I decided on a saying and cut out the lettering with my Silhouette Cameo...

My daughter and I had so much fun playing with the sprays, tissue paper, patterned papers, the texture paste and stencils and we both love how colorful the canvas turned out!

Not too shabby (we thought) for not having done much of this style of crafting.  

I do have to say that I am hooked...LOL

I had to come up with a quick craft for some of the church kiddos the other day and decided to get them into this as well....

Here's what they came up with...

(so sorry the picture isn't great quality ...only had the phone handy)

 Now, I've been so excited to share my creation with you today, that I've completely forgotten to mention our sponsors for this challenge...

Fresh Brewed Designs

 

...and...

QKR Stampede

as well as...

LEJ Designs

I hope I've encouraged you to create something special using our picture this week over at {Pin}spirational Challenges.  Be inspired by the colors, the textures, or the flowers...let your creativity lead you...and be sure to link up with us so you have a chance at some awesome prizes!

Until next time...

This creation has been shared in the following challenges...

 Craft My Life..."Anything but a Card"
Crafting From the Heart..."Anything Goes"
My Craft Spot..."Inking"
Scrapping Everyday Miracles..."New, Rebirth" (baptism)
That Craft Place Challenge..."Alter It"
Altered Eclectics..."Anything Altered Goes" (altered canvas)
Rhedd's Creative Spirit..."Anything Altered Goes" (altered canvas)
Seemacrafts..."Butterflies & Rainbows"
Simply Create Too..."Anything but a Card"
Crafting By Designs..."May Anything Goes"
Crafty Creations Challenges..."Anything but a Card"
Inklings & Yarns..."Anything Goes"
Three Muses..."Positive Affirmations"
Word Art Wednesdays..."Anything Goes"
Lia Stampz..."Anything but a Card" 
Challenges 4 Everybody...Anything Goes