Put your big girl panties on....

This week at Stamping Bella, we had a sketch challenge to work with.  It was a nice, clean and simple one which is always fun.  For my card, I've used the image called "Big Girl Pants" that I stamped with Archival black ink and then colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  I'm loving using them so much that my Tombow Markers are starting to feel neglected.  Oops...  The DP I've used is one of the Pebbles lines from last year. I've stamped a sentiment on the blue polkadot panel that doesn't show very well in the pic... darn. 

Did you notice that Em has extended the sale through the weekend??? Make sure you check out the blog for more details :-) 

Next week's challenge is "Sizzlin' Summer".  We want to see some fun summer type cards.  I already know what image I'm going to use :-)

Email your creations to Em by next Thursday  June 20th  for a chance to win $20 Bella Bucks (either by submitting a project or simply commenting on next week's Bellarific Friday post)!

TSG211 - Let's get inspired

This week our challenge at There She Goes is brought to us by Danielle! She is challenging YOU to make a card or project using the inspiration photo provided!!

I had so much fun playing with this set called Penelope and Birdcage.  The image was colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  I then cut it out and popped it up.  The layout for my card is the current Retro sketch that I skewed slightly to add a bit of interest. 

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using this week’s challenge and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (June 17th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG211 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Glass half full

I think it's been one of those weeks where my glass has been half full... now if only I had the time to drink the wine that's in it. LOL!!! As soon as I saw the current Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge, I knew I had to play. I've had Opal the Optimist in my stash from Stamping Bella since shortly after it came out but it's the first time inking it up.  It's a travesty, I know... I stamped her in Archival Black ink and then colored her with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  The DP is a mixture of MME and Pebbles.  Hope you like it!!! I'll have more cards over the next few days. 

Have a great day!!

Let's catch up

Hey there everyone!!! Did you see the fantastic new release today from Stamping Bella?  Let's just say, as soon as it went live on the website, I had the new stamps loaded into my cart....  I can't wait to get them in my hot little hands. This week's challenge at Stamping Bella is all about Sistahs... We want to see your cards about friendship.  

For my card, I've used the image called "Gossipabella" that I've had in my stash for a little while but haven't had the chance to ink up yet. The image was stamped in Archival black ink and then colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  The layout for my card is the current "Freshly Made Sketch". 

Next week's challenge is a sketch 

Email your creations to Em by next Thursday  June 13th  for a chance to win $20 Bella Bucks (either by submitting a project or simply commenting on next week's Bellarific Friday post)!

TSG210 Essentials of Happiness

This week’s challenge at There She Goes is brought to you by our trendsetter of the week, Kim O’Connell. She has challenged us to make a Clean and Simple card!!

For my card today, I've used the current Clean and Simple sketch combined with the sentiment from the TSG set called "Larry". Love it!!!

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using this week’s challenge(CAS) and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (June 10th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :) 

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges!You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG210 so we can check out your beautiful work!

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a super pig??

Hey there!!! Have you been checking out the sneak peeks on the Stamping Bella blog this week??? Aren't they fantastic?  I think I need this entire release in my hot little hands ASAP!! Parker the Super pig is AWESOME!!!  I've colored him with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  I decided to keep the card CAS to highlight how fantastic the image is. I didn't want to clutter it up with designer paper. 

Make sure you comment on the sneak peeks because you'll have a chance to win them!!!