613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes: Black & Favorite Color

For our final challenge of 2013, our Anything Goes Challenge has the optional twist of using Black & Your Favorite Color.  Let us see what you come up with as 2013 draws to a close.  A special thanks goes out to all of you who have entered our challenges this year - you have shared gorgeous, interesting and totally creative projects.  Our many sponsors have been so generous with their images - thank you all.  And to my team members - I can't tell you how much I appreciate the comraderie, kindness, dedication and talent.

Be sure to see who won last week's Challenge.  Don't forget to post your entry this week.  We'd love for 2013 to end with a win for you!!

613 Avenue Create #51-Anything Goes-No Twist

We know that everyone is probably caught up in last minute holiday preparations, so we've made our challenge this week a simple one - Anything Goes with no twist. So if you need to relieve a little holiday stress, craft anything you like and submit it.  Our sponsors this week are the fabulous Rick St. Dennis and The Paper Shelter.  One easy way to make quick last minute cards is to use a pre-colored digi, which is exactly what I did using The Paper Shelter's Christmas Candy Fairy:

The card stock and DP are from my stash.  I used Nestabilites.  For the bows, I covered white card stock with Washi tape and then used a Martha Stewart punch.  The tiny sentiment is from SRM Stickers and was gifted to me by the fabulous Virginia Lu.

I'm entering these challenges:  Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge #156 - Last Minute Cards or Any Not Shown Already;  Digi Designs Challenge Blog - Anything Goes Christmas Challenge; and Crazy for CAS #34 - Anything Goes.

Die Cut Christmas Tree

Wow, I just realized that I need to post some more of the Christmas cards that I made.  I used a friend's die to cut this beautiful and lacy tree.  I used sticky dots to adhere it to a glitter paper background. The DP is from my stash.  I didn't think it needed a sentiment on the outside.  It was quick and easy, and I love it.

I'm entering these challenges:  Mema's Crafts - Winter or Christmas or Holiday; Less is More - Week 151 - Choose a Previous Challenge as Your Theme - I used Week #146 - Use Designer Paper in a CAS Way; and Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge #156 - Last Minute Cards or Any Not Shown Already.

I hope you have a great weekend!

A Christmas Card

This is the first year I handmade every Christmas card that we mailed.  Last year I used the last of my store bought cards.  I had been mailing and/or handing out some hand made and some store bought (left over from before I started card making).  We don't have a large Christmas card list - only about 30-40, so it wasn't as if I had to make hundreds of cards.  I officially got started in October, although I had made a few for challenges earlier.  Anyhooo, here's one:

Everything is from my stash.  The stamp, sentiment and ink are CTMH.  The DP and card stock were actually scraps.  The card base is Recollections.

I'm entering these challenges:  Aud Sentiments Challeng Blog #96 - Christmas; Milk Coffee Challenge - Any Christmas Creation; and Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Stamp It Out.

One of my dance groups is performing at a nursing home this afternoon.  And this evening I'm performing with another group at Global Winter Wonderland at Turner Field in Atlanta.  So I'm off to get my costumes together.  Happy Crafting to you!

A Christmas Tag

I made 10 tags like this to put on small gifts for the ladies in my card making group which meets weekly. The gift exchange will take place tomorrow.  I used my CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cart. The cardstock and DP are retired  from CTMH (over a year old!). I used Stickles on the tree and Liquid Pearls for the snow.  I put the names on the back with Post It tape so the ladies could remove it and then use the tag themselves on a gift.

Here's what the tags look like on the packages:

I bought little cello bags from Joann's.  Each contains 2 rolls of Washi tape wrapped in white tissue.  I hope the ladies like them :)

I'm entering these challenges:  Crafting with Dragonflies Challenge Blog #17 - Christmas Tags; Die Cuttin' Diva's Challenge Blog #146 - Happy Holidays; Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes.

Golden Deer

This is my second post for today. I've made this 5 x 5 card for our class to present to our line dance teacher along with a small gift.  I haven't embossed for ages and felt the urge to break out my heat gun and embossing powder.  I added some gold wrapping paper to ground my deer, then a pop of red with the sticker sentiment. I also slightly distressed the edges of the card with a gold pen. The deer appears darker than the snowflakes, but they are the same color.  The stamp set is CTMH.  Everything is from my stash.

I'm making a last minute entry in the Little Tangles Challenge #26 - Color Challenge White & Gold. Tomorrow I may come back and enter another challenge or two, but this is it for tonight - it's past 10:30 pm!

It's Monday morning, and I'm editing my post to include these challenges:  Brown Sugar Challenge Blog #72 - Christmas; Simon Says Monday Challenge Blog - Use a Stamp; and Mema's Crafts - Winter or Christmas or Holiday.

613 Avenue Create-Anything Goes-CAS Option

Hi, there!  The option for this week's Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create is my favorite style - CAS.  Our sponsor is Bugaboo - our winner will receive 7 images. Since for the life of me I don't seem to be able to create anything that isn't CAS, I really enjoyed seeing the CAS projects my teamies created.  These ladies are really versatile, believe me!

Last week's winners are posted - you may be one.  We want to see your project - remember, CAS is an option.  Happy Crafting!!

613 Avenue Create #49-Option: Create a Calendar

Can you believe Christmas is so close?  That means that 2014 is close also.  At 613 Avenue Create our current Anything Goes Challenge has the option to Create a Mini or Perpetual Calendar.  Our sponsor is A Day for Daisies. My teammates have really outdone themselves, creating some beautiful and detailed calendars.   I used the Berry Tree image.  My own creation, of course, is about as CAS as can be:

It's had to see, but I used Martha Stewart Glitter Glue for the berries.  I tried something quite new to me in coloring the image.  I used color pencils and Gamsol.  I dusted the around the tree with chalks to mimic the sky and ground.  The cardstock and DP are from my stash as are the border and flowers.  The calendar is computer generated. It was a rather fun project.  Now I have my own homemade calendar to put on the wall.  You should give it a try!  We'd love to see your 2014 calendar.

I'm entering these challenges:  Through the Craft Room Door-Anything Goes; Scrapping4funChallenges - Anything Goes; and Clear It Out Challenge Blog-Anything Goes for Theme and Stash.

613 Avenue Create #48 - Anything Goes or Gift Packaging Twist

Hi, friends!  The new challenge at 613 Avenue Create has the option of Gift Packaging.  Create a gift card holder, gift box, etc. Fun, right?!  The DT has some great inspiration.  This week's sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.  Hop over, check things out, and get your project ready!

Boy Card

Hi, there, folks!  Today I made a card for our grandson.  He lives so far away from us, and we miss him so much.  We send him cards regularly to let him know how proud we are of him and how much we love him. Here it is:

I used Recollections cardstock.  The kite images and sentiment are from Pink Paislee - Prairie Hill (gifted to me by Lesia of Mema's Crafts.) Ink:  Memento Danube Blue and Summer Sky.  It's hard to see in the photo, but I used my new Wink of Stella Clear Pen to add sparkle to the kites and their tails.  I popped up the sentiment.  The white cardstock was sponged with the Danube Blue ink to mimic the sky and add a little texture.  I debated putting on sequins, but rejected the idea because our grandson is not a fan of bling.

I'm entering these challenges:  Send a Smile 4 Kids - Anything Goes; Crafty Girls Challenges - #7 Anything Goes; and The Male Room - Little Boys and Babies.

Have a great day!

A Simple Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving!  We have a lot to be grateful for as we celebrate with family and friends. Today I have a simple card, using a pre-made tag.  Everything is from my stash. The sentiment is CTMH. My husband and I sent this card to friends who had invited us to a lovely dinner in their home.  It was quick and easy.

I'm entering these challenges:  Crafty Creations Challenges #250 - Thank You; Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes; Make it Monday - Anything Goes.

613 Avenue Create #47 - Anything Goes - Option Create Your Own Challenge

Our new challenge at 613 Avenue Create is a fun one - Create Your Own Challenge using this chart:

Our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.  I used the cute Christmas Cupcake - Presents.  Here's my card:  I used Image, Paper Punch, Stickles (& Liquid Pearls), Sequins and Ribbon

I did quite a bit of paper piecing on this card. The cupcake wrapper and the frosting are paper pieced as are the two red bows on the green frosting and the red gift on the right side.  The ribbon on the cupcake wrapper has Christmas Red Stickles as do the bows on the frosting.  The sequins have Liquid Pearls in the centers.  I used a Fiskars Corner Punch for the decorative corners.  It's hard to see, but I also used a Jelly Roll pen to ad a bit of sparkle to the frosting and the ribbons on the presents on the cupcake.  The sentiment is from CTMH.

I'm entering these challenges:  Challenges 4 Everybody #34 - Anything Goes; Dream Valley Challenges #70 - CAS; and Brown Sugar Challenge #69 - Anything Goes.

We want to see what you make so come on over.  You can win 7 free digis from Bugaboo - how cool is that?!

For a Friend

Today I'm displaying a card I made for group I am in to present to a member.  I love this sentiment.  It's so uplifting.

Everything is from my stash.  The sentiment is from CTMH.  I'm entering these challenges:  The Paper Players - # 172 CAS with Leaves; Word Art Wednesday - #106 Anything Goes; Craftitude - #53 Anything Goes or Falling Leaves.

613 Avenue Create #46-Anything Goes-World Peace Day

Today is World Peace Day so our Anything Goes Challenge option is to include the word peace or the peace symbol.  The DT has some great creations.  The fabulous  Rick St. Dennis is our sponsor this week.  And we are now on Facebook - how cool is that?

Anniversary Card

My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary.  This is the card I made him.  I tried something different, something I had never done before.  I made a background using Distress Inks.  I had everything I needed:  Distress Inks (various colors), blending tool and foam squares, and a craft mat.  Just ink up and blend, right?  Hold on, it was not as easy as the videos I had watched made it seem.  I threw away five attempts.  I wanted to evoke memories of our watching the sun set over the beach in Hawaii earlier this year.  My husband liked the card, and that's all that really matters.

I am entering these challenges:  Addicted to CAS - code word Anniversary; Simon Says Stamp Blog Monday Challenge - Got Ink; Simon Says Stamp Blog Wednesday Challenge - Keep it Clean and Simple.

I will have to try this technique again soon.  Hopefully, it won't be so hard next time.  And I do believe I need some new Distress Inks - LOL!!

613 Avenue Create #45-Anything Goes Optional Twist Holiday Thanks

Hi, Y'All!  Today's Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create has the option of Holiday Thanks - a Thank You or Hostess Gift.  Using our sponsor Bugaboo Stamps, the DT has had fun creating some inspiration for you.  Enter the challenge and you could win 7 digis from Bugagoo! Here's my thank you card using AKV Turkey:

I colored this cute little turkey using Martha Stewart Markers.  Everything is from my stash.  I sponged Distress Tea Dye Ink around the image while it was still in the Nestabilities Oval die.  The sentiment is CTMH.  I used Martha Stewart Baker's Twine.

I'm entering these challenges:  My Sheri Crafts #123 - Fall/Thanksgiving; Brown Sugar Challenge #67 - Anything Goes; Craftitude #52- Anything Goes/Use Twine or String; Memas Crafts - Anything Goes - Option "Thanks".

Get crafty and make something!  We'd love it if you dropped off a project at our house.

613 Avenue Create Challenge #44 - Anything Goes

Hi, Folks, today we have a plain old Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create.  Just make whatever you want - no requirements.  This should be especially fun this time of the year - when you have lots of things to make and/or alter.  Our sponsor is the fab Rick St. Dennis.  Let your creative juices flow and get to work :)

613 Avenue Create #43-Anything Goes/Option Paper Piecing

Hi, folks!  Today at 613 Avenue Create we have the Option to Paper Piece in our Anything Goes Challenge.  Using our sponsor Squigglefly's image Do You Care for Tea, I made this card:

It's actually hard to tell from the picture, but, counting from the top, I paper pieced the second and fourth cups.  Those cups are also popped up with foam tape.  I didn't use the sentiment "Do You Care for Tea" on my card, using instead a sentiment from PaperTrey Ink Tea for Two.  I absolutely love tea, tea cups and tea pots, so I was delighted to use this darling image.  Everything is from my stash.

I'm entering these challenges:  Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes; Crafty Hands Challenge Blog - Anything Goes.

Get crafty and show us your creations!

A Halloween Card

Happy Fall, Y'All! Today I'm posting a Halloween card for my grandniece.  She's almost a teen (her birthday is next month).  She still loves Halloween treats, so I made a card highlighting my favorite Halloween treat - candy corn.  (My husband and I have already eaten two bags, so I'm not buying any more - LOL!)

I had fun putting the candy corn in the jar.  I even did a bit of masking at the bottom of the jar - go, me! I think purple, black and orange are great Halloween colors.  Cardstock: my stash; Stamps: CTMH Joyful Jar and Remarkable Wreath; Ink: CTMH Black.  I colored the candy corn with Sharpies and added American Crafts Baker's Twine.

I'm entering these challenges:  Simons Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Halloween or Halloween Colors, and Happy Campers Challenge - Halloween.

613 Avenue Create #42-Anything Goes/Create Your Own Challenge

Hi, Y'All!  This week's challenge at 613 Avenue Create the Anything Goes Challenge has the option to Create Your Own Challenge using this chart:

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Kenny K.  Our DT has created some wonderful projects using Kenny K images.  Get crafty, create your project and link it up.  You'll also want to see who won last week.  Happy Crafting!

613 Avenue Create #41 - Anything Goes/Option Pile It On

Today's challenge at 613 Avenue Create has the option of Pile It On. This doesn't come easy to me.  I'm a CAS crafter through and through.  I colored the cute Tilly the Dinosaur from Lacy Sunshine with Distress Inks and Distress Markers, then used a Nestabilities die to cut it out.  I added a cloud brad, two types of Washi tape, two buttons with thread and a sentiment.  That's a lot for me to put on a card :)

Everything is from my stash.  I'm having fun using what I have.  I've entered these challenges:  Brown Sugar Challenge Blog: Anything Goes; Totally Papercrafts: 1 image, 2 papers, 3 embellishments.  

I hope you have a great day!

Job Well Done

Good Morning!  Here's a little card I made for our grandson to congratulate him on a job well done at school.  He lives across the country from us, so Granny and Grandpa send him cards and notes frequently. He's so special to us!

Everything is from my stash.  I used the CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge.  Our grandson was happy to receive this card - and the monetary treat inside :)

I'm entering these challenges:  Send A Smile 4 Kids - Bright Colors; 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog - Anything Goes; Addicted to Stamps and More! - Anything Goes, and ABC Challenges - in honor of children.

613 Avenue Create - Challenge 40 - Anything Goes

Today's challenge at 613 Avenue Create is Anything Goes with NO twist - how's that for a change?!  So create whatever your heart desires and show it to us.  Stop by to see what the DT has for your inspiration and to see last week's winners.  Have a wonderful crafting week!

613 Avenue Create #39 - Create Your Own Challenge Option

Good Morning!  We're having crisp and sunny Fall days, and I love it!  Today is the start of another Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create.  You have the option to Create Your Own Challenge - what fun!  Use this chart if you so like:

                                     

Our sponsors this week are Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and The Paper Shelter.  I used Dr. Digi's Golf Clubs image.

I used:  1.  Image & Sentiment;  2.  Die Cut (the clouds);  3.  Stickles (on the clouds); 4.  Sequins; and 5.  Faux Stitching (around the golf bag).  I must say, I had a lot of fun with this card.  I used corrugated paper for the grass.  I fussy cut the golf bag and club after coloring with Sharpies and water color pencils, and then used a black Sharpie around the cut edges. I have the need for lots of golf cards since it is my husband's passion.  Our grandson also loves to golf as do several of our friends and relatives.

The sentiment is CTMH  "Splendid Day."  The ink is CTMH Pacifica; The cardstock and corrugated paper are from my stash.

I'm entering these challenges:  Tuesday Throwdown - Clean and Simple; Creative Corner Challenges - The Great Outdoors; 2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Anything Goes.

Have fun with our challenge and post your entry.  Winners from last week are on the site.  Happy Crafting!

Create Your Own Color Challenge/Anything Goes at 613 Avenue Create

Hi, there!  We have a really fun challenge at 613 Avenue Create today - the option is Create Your Own Color Challenge.  Here's the Color Challenge Chart - chose one color from each column for a total of 3 colors.  Sounds like fun, doesn't it?!

The DT has created some wonderful projects. Stop by to see them and link up your project for this challenge.  It will be cool also to see last week's winners.  Have a crafty day!

Happy Fall Y'all - Twist at 613 Avenue Create

Hi, there!  This week's Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create has the option of Happy Fall Y'all. The DT has some great inspiration for you.  Our sponsor is SquiggleFly. Here's my card using the Fall Frame image:

Everything is from my stash.  I used Sharpies to color the images.  It's difficult to see in the picture, but the pumpkins and swirls have glitter pen added to them for a subtle sparkle.  I hand wrote the sentiment.  I will give this card to my soon-to-be-teen age niece.

I'm entering these challenges:  Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes; Crafting When We Can - Seasons; Great Impressions Stamps - Fall Colors; Hobby Cutz Challenges - Autumnal.

We want to see your projects at 613 Avenue Create - happy crafting!

Back to School Card for Our Grandson

This is my second post today because I want to enter a couple of challenges.  I created this card for our grandson.  He's excited to be in the 6th grade this year.  So Granny and Grandpa sent him this card with a little something special in it.

I love that sheet of composition paper.  I used my new CTMH Artbooking Cricut cartridge to cut it.  I stamped the lines on it and the sentiment with the Take Note stamp set, part of the Cricut bundle of stamps that comes with the cart. Isn't it adorable?  I finished it off with Washi tape and punched stars.  The ink and DP are from CTMH.

I'm entering these challenges:  Sassy Studio Designs - Back to School; MilkCoffee Challenge - Back to School; and Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Back to School.

Anything Goes/Grandparents' Day at 613 Avenue Create

Hi, All,

Our new Anything Goes challenge at 613 Avenue Create has the option of creating a card, etc. for a grandparent or grandchild since this is Grandparents' Day. You'll also want to find out who won last week's challenge, so pop over and take a look.  You'll find lots of fun ideas there.

Runway Inspired Challenge #43

Good morning!  I'm entering the current RIC challenge - look at the inspiration photo:

And here's my card:

The gray cardstock is from my stash as are the sequins.  I colored the sequins with a Sharpie. I used a Martha Stewart punch and Target Washi Tape.  The sentiment is CTMH For Every Occasion.

I've also entered this card in a new challenge blog 4 Krafty Girlz Challenges - Anything Goes, and Addicted to Stamps and More! - Anything Goes.

Little Boy Birthday

Today my husband and I went to a birthday party for our little neighbor.  He's the youngest of three boys.  I made this card for him:

Everything is from my stash.  The numbers and sentiment are from CTMH.  It's difficult to see in the picture, but the "2" has sparkle from a glitter pen.  I used Nestabilities oval dies and lightly stippled CTMH Dutch Blue ink on the die cuts and sentiment.

I'm entering these challenges:  Frosted Designs - Numbers; Dream Valley Challenges - For a Child; and Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes.

613 Avenue Create #35 - Anything Goes - Spotlighting Technique Option

Happy Sunday!  It's September 1 - summer is almost over.  Where did the time go??  It's time for our new challenge at 613 Avenue Create.  Our optional twist is Spotlighting, a technique I've never used before.  But I must say I had fun with it.  The site has a link to a tutorial if you're not familiar with spotlighting. Our sponsors are Di's Digis and Sandi's Samples. Here's my card.  I'm obviously thinking about the coming Fall :)

As always, my card is CAS.  I used CTMH Flourished Blessings for my leaves and sentiment.  The inks are CTMH also, Sunset and Honey. The cardstock is from my stash as are the sequins.  I added Liquid Pearls to the center of the sequins.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:  Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes; Simon Says Stamp Blog - Anything Goes; Pumpkin Spice - Anything Goes; My Sheri Crafts - Fall Colors; and Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - Add Some Leaves.

Visit 613 Avenue Create to see more DT inspiration.  Last week's winners are listed also.  We want to see your wonderful entries - stop by and drop off your project!

613 Avenue Create Challenge #34

Hi, All.  The new challenge at 613 Avenue Create is Create Your Own Challenge or, of course, Anything Goes.  Just take your pick :)  Our sponsors are The Paper Shelter and Shelly's Images. Drop by our neighborhood to see the DT's inspiration and our winners from last week.  We love it when you pop in for a visit!!

613 Avenue Create Challenge #33

Hi, there!  Today our Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create has the optional twist of Stitching - Real or Faux.  Our sponsors are Beansie Doodles and Rick St. Dennis. My card has faux stitching.  I used Beansie Doodles Frog Prince image.

I printed the frog image on DP and cut it out.  Then I printed it on white paper and cut out the crown, coloring it with a Marvy gold pen.  The card stock and DP are from my stash. I rested the frog on a strip of Washi tape.  I added bling to his crown and put a rhinestone heart over the heart that is a part of the image.  I added the stitching and some small sticker flowers. The sentiment is CTMH.  Isn't he a cute frog?

Be sure to visit 613 Avenue Create for last weeks winners and inspiration from the DT.  Thanks for stopping by, and have a good day!

A Difficult Card - Sympathy

This is my second post for the day.  (I've never done two posts in one day before, so I hope what I've done is ok.)  To see my Sympathy card, please scroll down.

This card is for a new challenge that ends tomorrow so I've got to get it posted quickly.  I'm entering ABC Challenges SIP Challenge (Stamps, Ink and Paper).  I made this for my neighbors' anniversary.

The CS, DP, ribbon and pearls are all from my stash.  The stamp and sentiment are CTMH.






Hi, there.  Today I have a sympathy card which I made for a friend.  We all know how difficult it can be to make sympathy cards.  I always struggle when making one.

The stamp is CTMH, the ink is Memento.  I used a Sizzix embossing folder and and the sentiment is a $1 wooden stamp from Michaels.  Cardstock is from my stash.

I'm entering this in the challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks - 155 (Sympathy) and Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes.

Simon Says Stamps: Triangles

Today I'm entering Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Triangles.  Here's my CAS card:

I had a lot of fun making this card.  I fussy cut the triangles and glued them to the card base.  I added a sequin to the middle and put a rhinestone in the middle of the sequin - done!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:  Card stock, Sequin, Rhinestone, My stash; Ink:  CTMH Topiary, Stamp:  Hero Arts Friendly Flags.

613 Avenue Create Challenge #31

Well, it's time for another Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create - this time the optional twist is to Use a School Supply.  Lacy Sunshine is our sponsor.  You simply must see the amazing art from the DT.  And last week's winners have been selected - are you one of them?  Have a great week, friends!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge

Hi, there!  I don't know what's come over me.  I'm entering another challenge that I found out about on my friend Virginia's blog.  I'm entering the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge Watermelon Wonder.  I was drawn to it by the inspiration photo.  I'm attempting to expand my horizons as it were by entering more challenges. Those with a photo inspiration both intrigue and scare me because it's totally up to the participant as to what to create.  Here's the inspiration photo:



And here's my card using the less dominate colors of green and yellow.  The lemon doesn't appear very yellow in the photo, but it's stamped on yellow paper and popped up.

Stamps:  Sublime Citrus - Fresh Squeezed Stamps; Inks: CTMH Lagoon & Topiary; Cardstock & Bling: My stash; Washi Tape: Recollections.

I had fun making this card.  Hope you like it!

Runway Inspired Challenge #41

Good morning!  I've decided to do something different for me - I've entered the Runway Inspired Challenge.  I saw Virginia Lu's DT post and was totally inspired.  Virginia is so talented - she's a true artist - and she's my friend.  I visit her blog daily.

Here's the inspiration photo from RIC #41:

And here's my card:

Supplies:  CS and DP CTMH; Sentiment, CTMH; Bling, my stash.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

613 Avenue Create Challenge #31-Anything Goes: Use a Sentiment Twist

Hi, Everyone,

I have taken a bit of a blog break due to a visit from my grandson.  But I'm back now. This week's challenge at 613 Avenue Create is Anything Goes with a Sentiment Twist.  Here's my inspiration for you, using Rick St. Dennis' Snowman with a Squirrel image:

I need Christmas cards so I was pleased to use this cute image.  Card Stock & DP:  Recollections; Baker's Twine: Martha Stewart; sentiment: CTMH Say It in Style; ink:  CTMH Desert Sand, Black; Distress Markers and Sharpies; Sequins - WalMart.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but the snowman and decorations have a bit of sparkle from CTMH Stardust Glitter Glue and a Jelly Roll glitter pen.

I'm entering a few challenges:  Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes; Make It Monday - Anything Goes; and Sparkle Creations Weekly Christmas Card Challenges - Optional Sketch.

Stop by 613 Avenue Create to enjoy all the creativity on the blog!

613 Avenue Create-Anything Goes with Birthday Twist (#28)

Hello, All, we have a fun challenge at 613 Avenue Create. Of course, Anything Goes - with a Birthday Twist.  Our sponsor is The Paper Shelter.  The DT's inspiration pieces are amazing - you have got to see them.  Enter the challenge and have fun!!

(I am having computer issues of some sort, and cannot create links for you.)

Option Create Your Own Challenge at 613 Avenue Create

Hi, Friends! Our Twist for our Anything Goes Challenge at 613 Avenue Create is to Create Your Own Challenge using a chart.  Our sponsors are Rick St. Dennis and  QKR Stampede. 



My image is Rick St. Dennis' 3 Chimney Cottage.  I used the first column:  Image, Patterned Paper, Solid Color Paper,Vellum and a Sentiment:

I did not color the image.  I really like it that way - I think it gives the card a vintage feel, especially with the black and white DP.  The cardstock and DP are from CTMH. My sentiment is on vellum. It was in a package of sentiments gifted to me by a friend several years ago.  I used a Martha Stewart punch on the red paper and colored plain bling with a Sharpie.  The card is 5 x 5.

I'm entering these challenges:  Designer Challenge - Square Card; Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes; and The Sisterhood of Crafters - Black, White and One Accent Color.

You'll want to see what the other DT members have created, and don't forget to see who won last week.  Get crafty and post your project! 



613 Avenue Create Challenge 25: Anything Goes-Create a Fat Page

Our new challenge at 613 Avenue Create is Anything Goes - Create a Fat Page.  I've never made a fat page before.  It's 4 x 4 and "heavily embellished."  Now my inherent CAS style does not allow me to heavily embellish - I just can't do it.  Here's my fat page, as heavily embellished as I could manage which is not so much...

Our sponsor is Lacy Sunshine.  I used her Flowers on a Cloud image. I colored it with water color pencils and fussy cut it.  I made the rainbow using Memento inks and adhered it behind the flowers.  The additional clouds and airplane were cut on my Cricut months ago so I don't remember which cart I used.  The sentiment is from CTMH A Rainbow, punched out with a Fiskars punch (I think).  I distressed the edges of the fat page and the clouds and popped up two clouds.  There is a bit of bling on the sentiment.

We'd like to see what you make. You have a week :)

I'm entering these challenges:  Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes; Sentimental Sundays - For the Girls; Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Anything with Wings.

Challenge 24 at 613 Avenue Create

Hi!  This week the challenge at 613 Avenue Create is, of course, Anything Goes with the optional twist "Someone Special" A Male. Check out the site, get some great inspiration, and post your project!

613 Avenue Create Challenge 23-Anything Goes-Celebrations Option

Happy Day to you!  Our current challenge at 613 Avenue Create has the option of Celebrations. Just post your project honoring a celebratory time - should be great fun!  Our sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.  My friend and neighbor is retiring shortly - I used the Flower Jar image in making this card is for her:

I'm entering these challenges:  Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes; Crafting When We Can - Mad About Markers; and Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes.

The card stock is from my stash.  The DP from CTMH as is the Blush ink, DP and bling flowers.  I used Nestabilities Labels 18, and colored the image with Distress Markers and Sharpies.  Stop by 613 Avenue Create, check our last week's winners and post your project.  The DT has done a great job in providing inspiration.  Have a great week!

Create Your Own Challenge at 613 Avenue Create

Hi, there, everyone!  Today's challenge at 613 Avenue Create is, of course, Anything Goes, but we've added something a bit different.  There's a chart to Create Your Own Challenge.  You must use every column and as many items as listed at the top of the column.  The DT has done a masterful job in designing and creating inspiration - you absolutely must check it out.  Our sponsor is the fabulous Fred, She Said Designs.
  

Last week we even had some Honorable Mentions.  How cool is that?!  Let us see what you come up with - Happy Crafting!

613 Avenue Create Challenge #21 - Anything Goes

Good Morning!  We're having a challenge with no twists - just make whatever your heart desires and enter it - isn't that cool?!  Our sponsor is Meljen's Designs.  Here's my inspiration for you:

I used Meljen's sweet Birthday Cupcake image.  I used card stock from my stash, and colored the image with Sharpies and colored pencils.  I dusted the Nesties Scalloped Oval cut with lavender chalk, although it is hard to see.  I added sparkle with a Gelly Roll Stardust pen (also hard to see).  The bling is from Studio G, the sentiment is Fiskars, and the ink is Memento.

My inspiration for using this image is my friend Barb who is a first rate crafter.  Here's a link to her blog The Buzz, featuring her use of this image. Barb's coloring skills are boundless and so is her creativity. She is on the Meljen's design team.  I follow her blog and had to give her a shout :)

Hop over and visit 613 Avenue Create - the DT has some lovely inspiration for you.  We'd love to have you enter the new challenge.  And don't forget - you'll find out last week's winners.  Have a great day and a Happy Memorial Day weekend if you're in the U.S.

I'm entering these challenges:  Crazy 4 Challenges - no commercially made patterned paper; Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes; and Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog, Anything Goes - must have hand coloured image.

Birthday Card for my Husband

Hi, friends!  Today I have a card I made for my husband's birthday a few months ago and never posted. 



The papers are from my stash.  It's hard to tell from the picture, but there is a bit of bling on each end of the ribbon that I colored with a Sharpie.  The sentiment is from Close to My Heart. The label punch is EK Success.

I'm entering this card in Addicted to CAS - Code Word: Birthday and The Perfect Sentiment - PSC80: Anything Goes.

Enjoy your day!

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes #20 Sketch Option

Good morning!  Check our 613 Avenue Create to view the optional sketch for our challenge this week.  The DT has done a marvelous job of providing inspiration.  Here's what the sketch looks like:



Don't forget, you also want to see who won last week's challenge.  Be sure to join in the fun and enter your project!

Challenge 19 at 613 Avenue Create

Hello, everyone.  I've had a blog break, but I'm back now with our newest challenge at 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes, of course, with a double twist:  Create a Shaped Card/Create a Scrap Page.  This opens the challenge quite a bit so let's see what you create!  Here's my circle shaped card using the Unicorn image from our sponsor Rick St. Dennis:

Go to 613 Avenue Create to see who won the last challenge and to see what the other DT members created.  You'll love what you see!

I've entered these challenges:  Make It Monday - Anything Goes; Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes; Incy Wincy Designs - Animal Antics.

Supplies:  Cardstock & DP:  Close to My Heart; Sharpies, Bic Mark-Its.

613 Avenue Create Challenge 15 - Anything Goes/Color Twist

Happy Day, everyone!  This morning our new challenge at 613 Avenue Create has a color twist:



The designated earth tones are in honor of Earth Day which is tomorrow.  We want to see your creations.  Check out the inspiration from our DT using images from our sponsor Rick St. Dennis.  And don't forget, you might have won last week's challenge!

613 Avenue Create Challenge 15: Sketch

Hello, everyone!  Our new challenge at 613 Avenue Create has a sketch twist - use it if you like, and we hope you do!  Here's the sketch by Kathi Silva and my card.

The image is Bugaboo's AKV Golf Cart - isn't it adorable?  This image and card are appropriate for a man or a boy, which means I could give it to my husband or my grandson, both avid golfers.  As is the norm now, everything is from my stash.  The sentiment is from Close to My Heart.

I'm entering these challenges:  QKR Stampede #34 - For a Child; Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - For a Man; Sister Act Card Challenge: Challenge #2 - Always Anything Goes.

Click over to 613 Avenue Create to see who won last week's challenge and to get inspiration from the DT for the current challenge. Have fun!