myasperations 1-15-23

It’s the 15th of the month, so I’m sharing a DT card for the challenge at QKR Stampede. Stop by the challenge, which is always “Anything Goes” and several prizes are awarded. Maybe you’ll be inspired to enter a card or two yourself?

I started this card with a Herringbone Pattern Background that I made made with scraps from several colors of woodgrain papers. I cut them into strips of various lengths and widths and set them aside. I cut a 4x8 inch strip from a sheet of clear self-stick laminate, laid it on my craft table, sticky-side up, and used instructions I found on Pinterest to create the Pattern.

I wanted the artist to stand out a bit from the bold background, so I cut an oval from a scrap of upcycled gift wrap with a fun paint splatter design and slipped it under his feet. I fussy-cut some of the splatters and attached them to this oval base, adding more to the inside sentiment. (Oh, and I discovered that it was easy to change the color of the sentiment with my Word program. After I copied the digi and pasted it into a document, I used the following steps 1) click on the image, 2) select “Picture Format” from toolbar, 3) select  “Color” then “Recolor” (click on your color choice.) 4) Print and finish your card!)

I’m entering this card into several challenges including Snippets, which requires the use of scraps. Di and her team are celebrating their 11th Anniversary, and ask that we include “Before & After Pics” with our entry. I love the rustic feeling that woodgrain adds to cards, so I had a nice pile of snippets to piece together a wonderful patterned background for this card.  I included pics of the pile of scraps that I had when I started and those that remained when I was finished making the beautiful woodgrain background. (I even have a nice rectangular strip that I can use on a future card!) 

PS-  QKR Stampede has a few spots open on their DT. I've enjoyed being a part of the team, and love the huge selection of images from which to pick, including some wonderful sentiments! If interested, stop by HERE to learn more!  

Supplies: 

·   Digi- QKR Stampede Digital Stamp (Artist Bear) Also available in unmounted or cling-mounted

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

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

·   Herringbone background- made with Paper Scraps (instructions HERE and HERE)

·   Clear Self-Stick Laminating Sheet (I use the Avery brand, but there are other options on the web)

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- #198 Anything Goes

Digi Chooseday Crafting Challenge- Week #1-2 Anything Goes  

Allsorts Challenge- Week 711: AG

Gem of a Challenge- Week #1 Anything Goes                                

2craftycrittercrazies challenge- #70 Jan 2023                               

Snippets- Week #445 (Show Us Your Snippets)   

This card features the brand new digi drawn by an artistic member of the Outlawz Progressive Team for the January Progressive Challenge. (Thanks, Sandra!) I made the 3-D basket made with scraps of kraft brown paper. (I created a few cards with this type of basket back in early 2020, and posted an included tutorial to my blog. You can find the link to it in my supply list.) 

NOTE- Outlawz moved to a new platform for their challenges earlier this year and I’m really liking how much easier it is to navigate plus posting entries is so quick and easy, so if you haven’t joined yet, you might want to do so soon! Not only will it bring a smile to our friends at Outlawz, but with the current numbers 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, with prizes from up to 15 sponsors, 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!

Supplies: 

·   Digi-Outlawz Sunflowers (Freebie for Jan 2023 Progressive Challenge)

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

·   Woven Basket (tutorial on my blog HERE)

·   Front Sentiment- “Bouquet of Sunshine…” Power Poppy (Bring Home Some Sunflowers)

·   Inside sentiment- Eureka Digi Stamp (Loving Ways) Also available unmounted or cling-mounted

·   Sheer black dotted Swiss ribbon- JoAnne’s

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

Outlawz Challenge- Progressive Challenge (Jan-Outlawz Sunflowers)

Outlawz Challenge- Twisted Thursday Anything Goes     (Twist-It’s New to Me) 

Outlawz Challenge- January 2023 Linky

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog: ATG #246

Polkadoodles Challenge- Week #1 Anything Goes                        

Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #90 AG

I created my final card this post with sweet digi from All Dressed Up’s current challenge “Make it Cute.” I sometimes volunteer to help with face painting at community events so have built up a nice collection of photos on Pinterest… and this one inspired my card.

I’m entering this card into several challenges including the Butterfly Challenge: my card features two colors-French Rose and Flax (hair highlights) plus two of the Themes- Flowers and Butterfly (on the cuties cheek!), and Outlawz Sunday and Sisterhood of Crafters Challenges share a common theme (the “something new” on my card is adding a bit of face painting. I like how it provides a bit of fun and whimsy!)

Supplies: 

·   Digi- All Dressed Up (Flower Dreams)

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

·   Face painted butterfly- Pinterest photo (you can find the Chicago artists' website HERE)

·   Instructions for Z-fold cards can be found HERE.

·   Front Sentiment- Sticker from my scrapbook stash

·   Inside Sentiment- Computer Generated

·   All other items from my stash.

Entered into:  

All Dressed Up FB Challenge- January (Make It Cute)                

All Dressed Up- #136 Anything Goes (January)

Butterfly Challenge- #176 F is for Four Panel Card       

Incy Wincy Designs- Cute and/or Pastel Colors   

The Sisterhood of Crafters- Something New

Outlawz Sunday Challenge- New Year Blessings

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday  (Birthday)