Wednesday, November 30, 2011

GHWI Challenge # 10: Embossing

Hi everyone!
Today I will share a project made as inspiration for this challenge, remember we would like to see your projects featuring: dry, heat, faux embossing or all of them.
We want to see anything you can dream of to create, but please, follow the rules.
The prize is an {ippity} set of your choice from the {ippity} Sales Blog.
If you use an {ippity} or Unity stamp, you name is in the drawing twice.
This is the card I created for the challenge:
I used dry and heat embossing.
My project for Challenge No. 10 uses the following Ippity stamp sets:





I had to heat emboss in steps in order not mix the embossing powders. The background was created with Ranger Distress Ink: Broken China and Perfect Pearls, it doesn't show in the photo but it has a beautiful shine.
I can't wait to see your creations!
Thanks!
Love
Julia

CDAC Progressive Challenge! - Seventh Round: First Entry

The seventh round of the Crafter's Digital Art Center Progressive Challenge has begun and the theme is "What's Cooking!!!". This part of the challenge will run from November 15, 2011 til November 30, 2011.

Follow this link and read about the prize.
This is my first entry for this round, used the image by Sew Many Cards:


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Thanks!
Love
Julia 

Monday, November 28, 2011

Happy Holidays

Today has been a busy day, but I managed to make this center step card.
The image is from Anne Fenton, I love the vintage feeling it has.
Distressed the border with Tim Holtz Distress Ink, added some of my favorite jewels and Stickles for sparkle.
I think that the ribbon adds the perfect finishing touch to the tag.

 Some Details:



I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Thanks!
Love
Julia

Friday, November 25, 2011

Sketch Challenge at The Crafter's Cafe!

There is a new challenge at The Crafter's Cafe and create this card using the sketch:

Image: Chubby Snowman from The Stamping Boutique 
 Here is the sketch:

I sure do hope you feel inspired to try out this terrific sketch and join us at The Crafter's Cafe!You can win one of THREE awesome prizes. We have some wonderful sponsors for this challenge and they have been really generous:

Get Hippity with Ippity-One set up to $12

DtsArt-Prize: 2 digis or 2 SVGs or 1 of each

Glitterbabe-Prize: $10 gift certificate

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
 Thanks!
Love
Julia

Bodacious Bev...

This is the first time I use an image from Kenny K and am delighted with the outcome. Bev is sexy and shows a fun attitude towards life. Her Gothic style is perfect for this card and the predominant colors: black, white and red; compliment her perfectly.
Image: Bodacious Bev
Thanks!
Love
Julia

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Hello everyone!
I am thankful for my family, and each and every one of you.
This has been a tough year, but I have been blessed with so many wonderful people in my life and I have never felt alone.
For my followers I ppreciate you taking the time to follow my blog.
I wish each of you a very blessed Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Julia

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

A new challenge at Paper Creations Ink!

Hi everyone!
Paper Creations Ink has a new challenge:
Challnge 13 - Christmas
and our fantastic sponsor is Sassy Studio Designs! Your prize is 4 digi's of your choice. Check out the challenge rules and then join in the fun at Paper Creations Ink.
My card features Santa's Helper, a poinsettia and a big jewel in the center for some bling.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Thanks!
Love
Julia

The Stamping Boutique challenge # 20 - Thanksgiving

Time for a new challenge at The Stamping Boutique: Thanksgiving!
I used the beautiful image called AJ the Pilgrim and you can find him at The Stamping Boutique.

Come and join the fun!
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Challenge #40": "Thanksgiving (must use buttons)" at Celebrate the Ocassion

Thanks!
Love,
Julia 

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Sketch Time for GHWI Challenge # 9

Hi everyone!
Today I will share a project made as inspiration for GHWI Challenge #9 with a sketch.
We want to see anything you can dream of to create, but please, follow the sketch below. You can flip it anyway, but we have to be able to see the sketch.The prize is an {ippity} set of your choice from the {ippity} Sales Blog.
If you use an {ippity} or Unity stamp, you name is in the drawing twice.
This challenge ends November 19th, so you still have time to join us.

The stamp set is called Music of My Heart and you can find it on the {ippity} Sales Blog.
The sketch:
I went with a vintage look for this card.
Used Ranger's Distress Ink (Vintage Photo) to age the paper.
The bird was heat embossed, then paper pieced to add dimension.
Some more pictures showing the details:





I can't wait to see your creations!
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Thanks!
Love
Julia

Monday, November 14, 2011

The Stamping Boutique Blog Hop Winner

Just a quick post to let you know who is the winner from my blog from The Stamping Boutique Blog Hop this weekend.
Thank you all who participated and hopped with us.
The winner is commentator number 8:
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie said:
"You have inspired me, you card is wonderful. I like the way you have complimented the image with the inside. Really lovely. Anne-Marie x x"
Congrats! 
Please contact Christy at: micahzane@yahoo.com by November 20th claim your prize, if not claimed by then, I will re-draw a new winner!
Hugs
Julia

Veteran's Day Challenge at The Crafter's Cafe

Hi everyone!
We have a new challenge at The Crafter's Cafe: Veteran's Day.
In honor of our veterans we'd like for you to make a thank you card or any hero card for a soldier.
We have to wonderful sponsors:
JLJ Designs-$10 gift certificate

I made two cards and hope they inspire you.
My first card is very CAS, the sentiment is from Ippity Stamp set: Just wanted to Say...
My second card features: Patriotic Audrey from The Stamping Boutique and the sentiment is from the Ippity Stamp Set: Just wanted to Say...




Now, it's your turn. We want to see all your Veteran's Day creations.
Thanks!
Love
Julia

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Holiday Card Boot Camp 2011: Second Card

I am having so much fun at school, well, really it is a fun, creative space called: Holiday Card Boot Camp 2011 and it is a place to be inspired.
This is my second card using an image by Anne Fenton:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Love
Julia

Holiday Card Boot Camp 2011: First Card

I am having so much fun at school, well, really it is a fun, creative space called: Holiday Card Boot Camp 2011 and it is a place to be inspired.
This is my first card using an image by Sandi Huggett:
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Love
Julia

Saturday, November 12, 2011

CDAC Progressive Challenge! - Sixth Round: Fifth Entry

The sixth round of the Crafter's Digital Art Center Progressive Challenge has begun and the theme is "Winter Wonders". This part of the challenge will run from November 1st, 2011 til November 14th, 2011.

Follow this link and read about the prize.
This is my fifth entry for this round, used the image by Inked Treasures:

The sketch used is from Sketches by Carly:


 
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:


Thanks!
Love
Julia

CDAC Progressive Challenge! - Sixth Round: Fourth Entry

The sixth round of the Crafter's Digital Art Center Progressive Challenge has begun and the theme is "Winter Wonders". This part of the challenge will run from November 1st, 2011 til November 14th, 2011.

Follow this link and read about the prize.
This is my fourth entry for this round, used the image by  Ellephantastic:


Used the sketch from Sketch N Stach:

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Thanks!
Love
Julia

Giving Thanks!!!

Hi everyone!
Past days have been so busy, but I've had so much fun!
This year has been full of blessings and I have to be thankful for so many things.
During the past days I've been working on some cards and I want to share one of them:
Image by Anne's "Cards 4 U"
This cute turkey stole my heart, when I saw the image I knew that he was going to be the star of my card. The sketch is from Critters Sketch Challenge Blog:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Thanks!
Love
Julia

Friday, November 11, 2011

Freestyle Blog Hop at The Stamping Boutique!

Welcome to The Stamping Boutique Freestyle Blog Hop!!!
If you arrived here from April's blog, you are in the right place. If not I suggest you begin the hop at Christy's blog, that way you won't miss all the fun and inspirational projects that we have prepared specially for you.
My little share for this hop is a birthday card featuring Smoochie Blowing Kisses, isn't she sweet!

Image; Smoochie Blowing Kisses
Side View
Inside
Inside
Front
Close up

Hope you like it, I had so much fun working on this card.
Your next stop on the hop is Ali (Aqualeiga)!
Before you hop off  to go check out what she's created, please leave me a comment! I will randomly choose one lucky winner from those who have commented to win one free image of their choice from The Stamping Boutique store!
This blog hop will run until November 13th at 12:59 EST. I will announce the winner on my blog here on Monday, November 14th.
If that isn't enough to entice you to hop with us, well maybe this will: 1 random person (who comments on all DT blogs and leaves a final comment on TSB) will be selected to win the entire set of our newest line of images called the Smoochies. There are 11 images in the line currently! You can see the Smoochies HERE!
Below is your hop order in case you get lost along the way:

Christy D -  Start Here
Sandy
Ali (Dragonlady)
Lawren
Rhonda
Miranda
Stacie
Melissa
April
           Julia -   **YOU ARE HERE**

Thank you in advance for hopping and Good Luck, we hope to inspire you along the way!
Hugs,
Julia

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

A new challenge at The Stamping Boutique!

Hi everyone!
It is time for a new challenge at the The Stamping Boutique!
Challenge 19: Home of The Brave
Nov. 11th in the States is Veteran's Day this is a day dedicated to those who have served in our Armed Forces. So for your projects that is what I'd like to see...something thankful, something in remembrance, something that is personal to you about Veteran's.... basically anything that is supporting/thanking/or showing some love for a veteran! I'm easy to please so let me see what you've got!
Here is my card, hope you get inspired!
Using Patriotic Audrey


Hop over the blog to see some wonderful creations.
This image can be found in The Stamping Boutique Shop.
The sentiment is from {ippity}: Just Wanted to Say.
For the complete rules follow this link.
Thanks!
Love
Julia

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Kicking off the Holidays at The Crafter's Cafe: Gift Wrap Challenge

Last Saturday, The Crafter's Cafe, had the November Digi Day Celebration and the theme was: Kicking off the Holidays. We shared lots of fun, had games and many gifts. the celebration continues with three great challenges and we are inviting you to join the fun.
The theme of the third challenge is Gift Wrap. For this challenge, we'd like you to create a gift box, tag, or other project that you might use for presents.
Our sponsors for this challenge are JLJ Designs and Digital Delights by Louby Lou.
Here is the proyect I shared for the event:

Using:
Mr Nutcracker from Digital Delights by Louby Lou

Tidings of Christmas Just the Papers from JLJ Designs
Now share your projects with us, follow this link and join the fun at TCC.
Hugs,
Julia

Kicking off the Holidays at The Crafter's Cafe: Holiday Treats Challenge

Last Saturday, The Crafter's Cafe, had the November Digi Day Celebration and the theme was: Kicking off the Holidays. We shared lots of fun, had games and many gifts. the celebration continues with three great challenges and we are inviting you to join the fun.
The theme of the second challenge is Holiday Treats. For this challenge, you need to make a card, layout, project inspired by Holiday Treats.
Our sponsors for this challenge are The Stamping Boutique and Jens Digi Shop.
Here is the proyect I shared for the event:

Using  Pumpkin Cupcake by Jens Digi Shop
Now share your projects with us, follow this link and join the fun at TCC.
Hugs,
Julia

Kicking off the Holidays at The Crafter's Cafe: Sparkle and Shine Challenge

Last Saturday, The Crafter's Cafe, had the November Digi Day Celebration and the theme was:  Kicking off the Holidays. We shared lots of fun, had games and many gifts. the celebration continues with three great challenges and we are inviting you to join the fun.
The theme of the first challenge is Sparkle and Shine; we want to se as much sparkles and as many shine as you can do on your project.
Our sponsors for this challenge are Fresh Brewed Designs and Guylou's Inimitability.
Here are the two proyects I shared for the event:
Using a Autumn Cowboy by Guylou's Inimitability  
Using Shining Star by Fresh Brewed Designs
Now share your projects with us, follow this link and join the fun at TCC.
Hugs,
Julia

Monday, November 7, 2011

Challenge 12 at Paper Creations Ink

Hi Everyone!
We are having a new challenge at Paper Creations Ink:
Challenge #12 "Holiday Wishes For Kids"!
We have partnered up with SAS4KIDS for this challenge! We would like to share some information about SAS4KIDS with you today...

Send A Smile 4 Kids is a charitable blog created for the purpose of collecting donated handmade cards to be distributed to children while they are inpatient at Children’s Hospitals. Currently SAS4Kids is donating them to the Children’s Hospitals in Neenah and Milwaukee, WI, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IA, Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, IA, Sandford Children's Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD and to the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia and the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton , Alberta in Canada. On any given day, there are many children inpatient in these hospitals, so SAS4Kids would love to receive as many cards as you can send to cheer them and their families. The kids may also use your cards as Thank You Notes to the nurses and doctors and to give to parents or relatives on special days like birthdays or Mothers or Fathers Day.
At this time SAS4Kids is hoping to receive enough Holiday cards so that every child in these hospitals on or around Christmas will receive a card to cheer them and their families. Please do not make your cards religion specific as the nurses do not always know what religion the child’s family is. Any cheery winter or holiday card would be great!
Send a Smile 4 Kids is going to be the featured charity in CardMaker Magazine’s January issue (on stands in December) in their Readers Reach Out section. We are thrilled to be helped by card drives such as this one at Paper Creations Ink and in the Cardmaker Magazine and look forward to receiving your cards to help cheer our kids.
The addresses to send your cards to are:
SAS4Kids c/o Sarah Taylor, 3419 7th Ave, Sioux City, Iowa 51106 OR
SAS4Kids (Canada) c/o Shelley Dureau, 2525 Cable Court, Coquitlam, BC V3H 3G1 Canada OR
SAS4Kids (Canada) c/o Lynnette Pinno, Box 1256, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1X2 OR
SAS4 Kids c/o Karen Hasheck, 5507 Hickory St, Schofield, WI 54476
Please refer to the blog at http://sendasmile4kids.blogspot.com/ for card guidelines and any other details you may need as well as information on the Send a Smile 4 Kids twice monthly challenges.
Please help us with this great cause by sending your holiday cards or other child friendly cards to the shipper in your area! They would like to have ALL holiday cards by December 1, 2011... so that they will have time to get them distributed to as many of the hospitals as possible! Also they are having the same challenge theme... so be sure to head on over and link up your cards with them, they would LOVE to have you!
Just a quick reminder, you are only limited by your imagination and for this challenge we would really like to see your CARDS; but you are not limited to just cards! You can use any image for this challenge!
This challenge will run until Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 7pm CST. Please be sure to check the challenge tab for ALL the guidelines that we have set for our challenges! And for an added bonus, we will be looking for some works of art to be spotlighted! So be on the lookout, just in case you are picked!
Our Sponsor for this challenge is Digi Doodle Shop! Judy and Joy the owners/artists of Digi Doodle Shop have so graciously offered a $10.00 gift certificate to their online store!
Here is my card using Christmas Penguin by Digi Doodle:


Can't wait to see your wonderful creations!!!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Love
Julia

CDAC Progressive Challenge! - Sixth Round: Third Entry

The sixth round of the Crafter's Digital Art Center Progressive Challenge has begun and the theme is "Winter Wonders". This part of the challenge will run from November 1st, 2011 til November 14th, 2011.

Follow this link and read about the prize.
This is my third entry for this round, used the image by Designed 2 Delight:

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Thanks!
Love
Julia

CDAC Progressive Challenge! - Sixth Round: Second Entry

The sixth round of the Crafter's Digital Art Center Progressive Challenge has begun and the theme is "Winter Wonders". This part of the challenge will run from November 1st, 2011 til November 14th, 2011.

Follow this link and read about the prize.
This is my Second entry for this round, used the image by Daisy Doodles:

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Thanks!
Love
Julia

CDAC Progressive Challenge! - Sixth Round: First Entry

The sixth round of the Crafter's Digital Art Center Progressive Challenge has begun and the theme is "Winter Wonders". This part of the challenge will run from November 1st, 2011 til November 14th, 2011.
Follow this link and read about the prize.
This is my first entry for this round, used the image by Ginger Loft:


I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Thanks!
Love
Julia

Blog Candy at Rhonda's Place to Share!

Want to win some fabulous candy? Then you have to follow this link!
You have untill Nov. 17 to enter and the winner will be chosen on Nov. 18.


Thanks Rhonda!!!

Hugs
Julia
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