myasperations 9-25-22

I’ve been really enjoying Outlawz’ new platform for their challenges. At first I had some trouble, until I realized that some of the challenges had not yet been moved to the new site. They are now all up and running… and posting entries is quick and easy!  The number of followers is smaller than at the old site, so if you haven’t joined yet, you might want to do so soon. It will bring a smile to our friends at Outlawz. Plus, with the current number of followers, your chances of winning prizes in their random drawings are pretty good. (I have already won a nice assortment of digis. SO fun!) There are nine different challenges on the one site HERE. Stop on by and have fun looking around.  And if you have any questions, leave a comment on this post and I’ll see if I can help to get you started!

After coloring this little cutie from an All Dressed Up Digital Stamp set, I wanted to add some texture to her costume. I remembered that I’d trimmed some black tulle from the hem of a summer dress years ago because is itched! And, of course I still had it… so YAY! A z-fold card made with galaxy patterned paper, a few freebie sentiments and…Voila…the card is done. 

I’m entering this card into several challenges including the Digi Doodle Studios “ Add Metal/Sparkle” (I gave both the front and inside of my card a sprinkling of rhinestones and love the blingy result!

Supplies: 

·    Trick or Treater Digi- from All Dressed Up Digital Stamp set (Boo I Can See You)

·    Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Galaxy Patterned paper- Hobby Lobby

·   Instructions for Z-fold card can be found on Pinterest (I liked the one HERE)

·    Front Sentiment- Front Sentiment “Boo” (skogstokiga- Blog closed))

·   Inside Sentiment- Freebie from TlcCreations (Wishing You A FaBOOlous Halloween)

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

All Dressed Up- #132 Anything Goes (September)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- #190 Anything Goes

Gem of a Challenge- Week #20 Anything Goes                             

Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge- September            

Digi Doodle Studios- #53 Add Metal/Sparkle

Outlawz Challenges- Monday Greeting Challenge- Happy Halloween    

Outlawz Challenge- September 2022 Linky

I’m always on the lookout for images I can use on masculine cards, especially for little guys! That is the reason I nabbed this fun Scribbles Designs digi. However, I’ve discovered a few additional uses for this digi. Here is the first (I’ll share the second one soon.)  Not sure if dump trucks are usually used for selling/transporting Christmas trees, but I love the festive look the trees add to the big ‘ol truck!

I’m entering this card into several challenges including the Time Out Challenge “Photo Inspiration” (My card features Christmas trees plus lots of winter white décor- the natural outdoor type!) and the Rudolph Days Challenge (this monthly challenge encourages me to not leave all my Christmas card making until late in the year, plus the sample cards are always inspiring. I loved seeing the card that the challenge sponsor, Mo, made this month. It featured treasures that she picked up for 80-90% off at after Christmas sales. Plus, she used assorted items from “bits and bobs” drawer. I’ve never heard that term before and love it! Right now my craft table looks like it was hit by a “bits and bobs” cyclone! Who am I kidding? It always looks like that!)

 

Supplies: 

·   Truck Digi- Scribbles Designs (Dump Truck)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white & silver gel pens

·   Sign on truck and trees back- Echo Park’s A Cozy Christmas Element Sticker Sheet

·   Inside Sentiment- QKR Stampede Digital Stamp (Merry Christmas) Also available in unmounted or cling-mounted

·   Upcycled calendar photo and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Rudolph Days Challenge- September                                             
TIME OUT Challenge- #223 Photo Inspiration             
Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #560-562 Anything Goes                   
Scribbles Designs Challenge- #112 Anything Goes
Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday  Christmas

An unusual challenge at Incy Wincy Designs inspired this card. Called “Cryptids, Mystical, and/or CAS” the challenge explains “...a cryptid is a creature or plant whose existence has been suggested but has not been discovered or documented by the scientific community.” I know that there are lizards named “bearded dragons” because my niece has one as a pet. She called him Leon the Lizard! However, I’m thankful there are no large “Lord of the Ring” type dragons like the one trying to toast this brave knight. I’ve had the sentiment in my files for many years. I don’t have a clue about its source, but it always makes me smile! (Note- I just found info about possible sources of the quote HERE. It appears it first appears in 1989!)

Supplies: 

·   Digi-Dearie Dolls Digital Stamp (Good Knight vs. the Dragon)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white & silver gel pens

·   Instructions for Z-fold card can be found on Pinterest (I liked the one HERE)

·   Sentiments- Computer Generated

·  Assorted Nuvo Drops and Diamond Stickles add texture and shine to the dragon's scales

·  Vellum scraps, cardstock, patterned paper, and other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Incy Wincy Designs-Cryptids/Mystical and/or CAS       

            Since I’m a Contributor for Beccy’s Place (sponsor), I’m entering just for fun!

Digi Chooseday Crafting Challenge- Week #38 Anything Goes  
Colorful Options Monthly Challenge- Beautiful Brown     
Outlawz Challenge- Twisted Thursday Anything Goes  

Patties Challenge- #198 Anything Goes (Sept)

Jan’s Digi Stamps- Sept 2022 Anything Goes