Voodoo Doll

 Good morning! I was honored to be the guest designer for the Cut it Up challenge again for Challenge #338! 

The theme is:

LOL/That's Funny!

I would also like to enter this into the following challenges:

As You Like It - Layered or Flat and Why

(I love using layers to add dimension and depth to my cards)

Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes/Optional Use Patterned Paper

Just Us Girls #791- Die Week

I used papers from My Mind's Eye... I think I've admitted before to being a paper hoarder. LOL  This pack is called Lost & Found Halloween and I've had it for probably 10 years. When I find a 6x6 paper pack that I love, I always buy 2 of them.  Because 2 sheets of each design is just not enough! So I'm now on my 2nd pack of this paper and I'll miss it when it's gone! But I save it for special projects so it'll take a while. ;)  Anyway - I die cut the coffins, the witches hat, and the little skull. I printed the voodoo doll image from Digital Art Home 1 Etsy shop directly on the DP before die cutting. I stamped the sentiment from Ink Road Stamps on a coordinating piece of DP, cut it out, sponged the edges and dragged my scissors over the edges to give it a roughed up look. Peace.

Pirates and Squirrels

 Good morning! I have so much going on in my life right now, my head is spinning. Crafting helps, it really does. It helps me focus on something other than my worries.

I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Crafter's Cafe - Use Patterned Paper/Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes/Optional Happy Birthday

Festive Friday #192

(I used black, red, white, jewels, and a parrot)

Papers are from Doodlebug Designs - I used a frame die cut from Pink & Main. Digi stamp is from Digi Stamp Boutique, no longer in business. I colored with Copics and attached the panel with foam dimensional tape. I added a few jewel stickers and a sentiment from a Tim Holtz sticker book. 

................................

And this one below is for the following challenges:

Paper Funday #80 - Anything Goes/Optional Changing Seasons

A Cut Above - Anything Goes with Die Cuts

Dragonfly Dreams - Lots of Layers

Dream Valley - 2 or More Layers

Just Us Girls #791 - Die Week

I printed Suzy Squirrel from Sweet November Stamps, colored with Copics. Papers are from Doodlebug Designs. I used some die cut leaves and a mushroom, along with a sticker text from a Tim Holtz sticker book. Peace.

happy bday & alice, strange little girl

 Good morning! I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

Seize the Birthday - No Topping

AllSorts #831 - Anything Goes/Optional Birthdays

Color Dare #666

I used the ink smooshing technique with Distress Oxide inks in Scattered Straw, Ripe Persimmon, and Uncharted Mariner. I die cut the happy bday and the balloon, attaching with foam dimensional tape. 

................................

Next I have a card for the following challenges:

Retro Rubber #262

Try it on Tuesday - It's all About Children

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Stamptember (no digis)

Dream Valley - 2 or More Papers

I stamped Alice from The Greeting Farm's Signature rubber stamp set (this one is from around 2008/2009) on Kraft cardstock with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I colored with Copics and sponged the edges with black ink, then matted on a piece of DP. Papers are from Echo Park - sentiment stickers are from a Tim Holtz sticker book. Peace.

Circle Moon

 Ooooooh we have a super fun new release for you at A Colorful Life Designs for September and don't forget, you can use code JennFan10 to get 10% off ON TOP of the discounted prices for new release bundles!!!

I used the new Circle Moon Stencil with Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink and some Pearl White Stardust Butter to create the full moon. I stamped the crow from Globeland's Retro Crow Background clear stamp set with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I mounted on a dark gray panel with foam dimensional tape and attached the panel to the card on an angle. I sponged the edges with black ink and finished it off with some gemstone stickers.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Stamptember (no digis)

Night Owls/Night Shift Stamping - Trees

Stencil Fun - Anything Goes/Optional Nature

Seize the Birthday - Black and White

(I know it doesn't say Happy Birthday on the front, but this is a birthday card for one of my best friends who loves ravens!)

Peace.

All Dressed Up FB Challenge - Anything Goes

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at the All Dressed Up Facebook group for the month of September and it's a FREE-FOR-ALL!

The digi I used is called Sunflower Girl - isn't she precious?  I printed her out with the sentiment next to her and colored her with Copics, then I used a corner rounder punch for the top of the panel and attached some die cut grass to the bottom. I layered some die cut leaves behind the panel. My papers are from Doodlebug Designs and I used a deckled edge die cut and a Viewfinder die cut with a sunflower sticker attached to the center. Finished it off with some gemstone stickers.  

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

A Place to Start - Anything Goes/Optional Leaves & Circles

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Card of Encouragement

As You Like It - Favorite Coloring Medium and Why

(I love Copics for their shading & layering capabilities!)

Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes/Optional Use Patterned Paper

Peace.

Live Simply

 We decided to stay an extra night on our camping trip and it was so worth it. I feel so rested and relaxed and pretty much ready to get back to real life! We're heading home in about an hour - it takes about 4 hours to drive home from here.  We met some interesting and fun people while out brewery hopping the last couple days - always reminds me what a small world it is when I talk to people!

I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

Just Us Girls #790- Stencil Week

Cut it Up #337 - Anything Goes with a Die Cut

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps - Die Cuts and/or Stencils

I used the Sea Net stencil from A Colorful Life Designs to create the background on this one - I then used the crab from the Crabbies stencil and fussy cut him out, attaching with foam dimensional tape. You can use code JennFan10 for 10% off your entire order at the store! I stamped the sentiment on a separate panel with the same gray ink that I used for the background, die cut with a stitched edge rectangle die and dragged the edges in red ink. I finished it off with an anchor die cut from a darker piece of gray cardstock. Peace.

HAPPY Love Bird - Polkadoodles

 Good morning! Come check out the DT inspiration at the Polkadoodles blog today!

Play along for your chance to win a $40 gift certificate or one of two $10 gift certificates to the shop!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts #831 - Birthdays or Anything Goes

Crafter's Cafe - Anything Goes/Use Patterned Paper

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Passion for Markers #803 - Special Occasions

Addicted to Stamps - Die Cuts and/or Stencils

Paper is from the Bella Bear Christmas set 2 digital paper pack at Polkadoodles.  Image is called Love Bird Rose Flowers - Wings of Love, printed out and colored with Copics and glitter. I printed the image twice so I could fussy cut the heart and attach it with foam dimensional tape to make it pop. The Love Birds collection is one of my favorites from Polkadoodles - you can see the entire collection here. I die cut the word HAPPY from red cardstock, added some Washi tape and a heart shaped button. Peace.