Birthday Scribbles and some Silliness...MUSE #136, CASology #167~ Silly

Hello again,

Two more cards from my mini craft-a-ganza that I'll share quickly as my bed is calling...

Joan's wonderful card over at MUSE #136

*nearly* got the best of me, until I remembered: I do not watercolour!  Whew!  Once that was established (Mr. Recycle Bin's tummy was nigh close to bursting!), I went with another strategy: sponged colours (pink, yellow and blue) and *flowers*.  Mood when done: happy.  Very happy!  Hope you like my translation, Joan!

My second card is just sheer fun and how wonderful to have a chance to share it at CASology#167~Silly

Does this card look like it's staring at you?  Nothing better than big, goofy, googly-eyes!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

To all my wonderful friends:  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! I'm so grateful that you're part of  my life and oh, how you've enriched it...

Hugs,

Winnie & Walter WCMD...Sketched with Gayatri, Use Metallic/Gold with Lydia, Watercolour with Vanessa

Hello,

Ahhh...Sunday evening, the second day of a long weekend!  The weather over the past couple of days has been crafting-perfect: rainy, windy, blustery, cool!  Yes, I took full advantage!

I'm playing - last minute posting, of course - in the fabulous Winnie & Walter's

with three challenges.

First, the Craftie Challenge. Eeasy-peasy: all we needed to do was take a photo of our craftie space. I've mentioned repetitively that my zone is the size of a postage stamp; namely, the kitchen counter between the fridge and the sink.  That is all.  I have a little bookshelf to store stuff, but the work itself is all done...are you ready...right here...

Yes  it's tidied up (somewhat) because we do have to use that space for its intended purpose on occasion...

Moving along...Given my current Halloween-frameof-mind, it's little wonder that I'm absolutely 100000% smitten with the card featured in the Sketched with Gayatri challenge.  Artsy cool...and oh, how I wish I had that stamp set!

Essentially, I replicated Gayatri's card (minus the words, which creates  collage charm I adore in hers)....

Since I used gold foil for my spider web, I'm also sharing at the Use Metallic/Gold with Lydia

My second card is a beyond-belief stretch for me:  my first (and last, trust me...I'm ridden with guilt over the number of trees'worth of paper I recycled in getting this ONE panel) attempt at smooshing , inspired by the Watercolour with Vanessa challenge.  After all that cussing smooshing, I decided to tread gingerly so as not to cause any mishaps; my hugs die and a couple of sweet little leaves.

Thank you to the wonderful folks at Winnie & Walter for the inspiration and the opportunity to stretch our skills and supplies.  I can tell you this: the Halloween set is on my *must have* list...and I did notice some *new* items on a couple of cards!

Wishing you a wonderful Sunday evening; thank you so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

Spooky House...Inkspirational Challenge #93~Glow, Simply Create Too #96~Halloween Colours

Hello!

My wonderful Ink design team - Marina, Shauna, Sandie, Yvonne, Nonni, Kim, and Pia - along with our marvelous and talented Guest Designer, Hannelie - invite you to spend the next two weeks designing cards/projects inspired by Inkspirational Challenge #93~ Glow

*Glow*...shimmering candles, pretty lights, sparkling stars, the blush of love...Where does 'glow' take you?

Actually, I should have made that list for myself, because yep: challenged!  My excuse: too much Halloween on the brain of late.  Result: a play with creating sponged 'glow-ish' backgrounds for my MFT Spooky House. 

Here's the first.   See the'glow' in the windows?  How about the door?  I knew you did! *grin*

 

A second...let's not discuss the rather crooked sentiment...shoulda known better!

You'll see plenty of 'glowing' inspiration at Inkspirational...and we hope to see YOUR creations glow in the gallery!

Also sharing at Simply Create Too #96~Halloween Colours

Wishing you a wonderful Saturday and so very delighted you took time to drop by!

Hugs,

Leaves and a Bear...Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #330, TIME OUT Challenge #41~Inspired by Words

Hello!

TGIF...with the added bonus of  Thanksgiving Monday, here in Canada.  We've decided on a 'stay-put' weekend, as we have travel plans in some form or another for the rest of October and well into November. Even though turkey and all the trimmings won't be on our agenda, some hiking, crafting time and home-made pizza are...and for that I'm so grateful.  Looking forward to what I hope will be a weekend to do as we please...with maybe a decadent dessert tossed in, just because...

Speaking of desserts...did you see the gorgeous cupcakes served at Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #330~Peach, Cherry, Mousse?  Needless to say, I was tempted...not once but three times!

Yes, I found the colours challenging, as I don't have inks, markers or papers those lovely colours, so...I adapted as best I could.

Autumn theme was my first direction, with this one featuring stenciling using my closest-to-mousse-peach-and-berry distress inks I had: tea, picked raspberry and spiced marmalade....

Given the leaf dies and inks were out, I went for a second card, using the tea dye in the leaves and a light dusting of mowed lawn for the background.

While those are 'okay,' I felt I wasn't doing the colours justice so...one more for the road.  This time, I used some 'berry' cardstock, light orange ink for the stenciled hearts (even though they look pink, they aren't) and my teddy is a blend of mousse and brown.  Tombow markers...yet another story...yet another colouring-medium experiment...

Anyway, here's my Cupcake inspired trio....Kind of reminds me of the forests around here...trees, leaves and the occasion bear *grin*...

NOTE:  Honoured and thrilled to be selected as one of the Cupcake Inspiration's Top Six. THANK YOU!!

I'm also sharing my autumn cards at TIME OUT Challenge #41~Inspired by Words:    'Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile'.  

Wishing you a wonderful start to your weekend and to all my Canadian friends: Happy Thanksgiving! 

Hugs,

Trick or Treat Vampires...Addicted to Stamps and More #165~Photo Inspiration, The Paper Players #265~Halloween Theme

Hello!

The new photo inspiration challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More #165 has me wildly happy dancing with Halloween joy! Check this out...a little bit spooky, a whole lot clever, wonderfully vibrant and abundantly cool!
 

As you can see (despite my small photo that won't save any larger...grrr!) a set of 'themed' tags (destined for my niece's classmates and likely to be sporting Halloween pencils...) emerged, to replicate *most* of the colours in the photo, with the repetition of a key image -  my cute patootie vampire - accessorized with a speech bubble, a little bat, some stenciled stars and a sweet little spider.

A trio of close-ups...

My ultra talented Design Team have created some amazing translations of the jack-o'lantern scenes; please be sure to stop by, show them some love then create a card/project that reflects your inspiration.

NOTE; Thrilled and honoured to be selected as one of the *Cut Above* winners at The Paper Players. THANK YOU!

Looking forward to seeing you in the ATSM gallery!

I'm also sharing at:
The Paper Players #265~Halloween Theme

Wishing you a wonderful Tuesday!
Hugs,

Wonky Birthday Cake...SEPTEMBER STAMPlorations™ Inspiration CASE Playground, The Daily Marker~ 30 Day Colouring Challenge, STAMPlorations~Anything Goes

Hello,

I'm on a two day bike-racing officials' course and WOW!  Lots to learn...and I have a test later today! EEK!

Today's card is one I made last Thursday for the September STAMPlorations Inspiration CASE Playground.  Some colouring, some inking: drawing inspiration from Vicki's card showcased on STAMPlorations Inspiration Post #36.

Mine is rather busy (actually, a whole  lot busy), but in real life it's a bit less so, the popped up tag  is more 'distinct' from the stamped background panel  Everything is STAMPlorations...the wonky cupcake cake is such fun!

I'm also sharing over at
The Daily Marker~30 Day Colouring Challenge

STAMPlorations~Anything Goes

Okay, time to get ready for "school' - we still have 6 more hours of stuff to learn and then...the TEST!  Fingers crossed...

Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!
Hugs,

Purple Butterflies...The Damsel of Distressed~Hop to Stop, Virginia's View Challenge #19~All Things Coloured, Simon Says Monday Challenge~Ombre, Simon Says Wednesday Challenge~Anything Goes, The Daily Marker~30 Day Colouring Challenge

Hello,

Today, I'm joining our sweet, talented and inspiring Becca for The.Damsel of Distressed~Hop to Stop

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this hop is designed to raise awareness about domestic violence, an issue that impacts 1 in 4 women WORLDWIDE. No matter where you live, someone near you is living in fear and in silence. Domestic Violence not only affects women but also their children.  For more information on Domestic Violence, the social impact and how you can help, visit your national domestic violence resource centre.  

Together, we can make an impact, so here's how you can join in:

• Make a new card/papercraft/mixed media project that FEATURES purple

• Link it to Becca's blog before October 14, 12 noon CST

• Provide a link back to the Hop (it would be great if you put the badge in, too)

• Comment on at least  3 entries to be eligible to win one of the AMAZING prizes from the generous sponsors who are supporting this worthwhile cause:

My card features the lovely butterfly from Kylie's Butterfly Birthday set. The different shades of purple were created by varying the fusing times of ONE Chameleon pen; the "sprinkles" are stenciled in shimmery silver...

Please join in this hop; your support does matter and it does make a difference!

I'm also sharing my butterflies at:

The Daily Marker~30 Day Colouring Challenge

Virginia's View Challenge #19~All Things Coloured

Simon Says Monday Challenge~Ombre

 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge~Anything Goes 

Wishing you a wonderful Friday!

Hugs,