myasperations 3-25-25

       This is my third entry into Time Out Challenge’s “The Red Carpet” theme/mood board. It is inspired by the gorgeous array of dark red peonies tumbling down the length of an elegant gown worn by Cameron Diaz at the 2002 Academy Awards. (Details HERE.) Peonies were my mom’s favorite flowers, so they have always been special to me. I have a collection of peony digis in my collection, so I grabbed another one from Chin-Chou Kuik and got to work coloring and creating. I decided to send it to one of my neices, who has also become a dear friend. She is going through a rough time… and, since we both consider ourselves to be fierce, brave and strong, I’m sure she’ll appreciate the sentiments!  

 

Supplies: 

·   Peony Digi- Ching-Chou Kuik digi (Peony) Digi Retired

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

·   Front Sentiment “Hey Friend…” from Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Whats Up)

·   Front Sentiment “Just take a moment to be…” from Beccy’s Place Digi Set (La Femme)

·   ZIG Wink of Stella clear glitter brush marker (To add a bit more Sparkle to jewelry)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Time Out Challenge- Challenge #284 (The Challenge: The Red Carpet)    

Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge- #592 Anything Goes

Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #117 Spring Blooms 

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge-AG March 2025 (optl twist-"It’s Never Easy!"-Encouragement.) 

Outlawz Challenge-March 2025 Linky 

     This month’s sketch at Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers group (BYSHC) Challenge on FB is a simple one that has inspired me to make many cards This one features a fun penguin digi/sentiment that I’ve had  in my collection for nearly 10 years. The sweet little guy makes me smile!

 

Supplies: 

·   Dig and inside sentiment- Whimsie Doodles (Holiday Mug With Sentiment) No longer available/Shop closed

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

·   Sparkly Heart Stickers- Hobby Lobby

·   Front Sentiment “How ‘ya doin’?- Computer Generated

·   Pioneer Black Photo corners- available from several sources

·   Candy Cane Patterned Paper- Hobby Lobby

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge FB- #55 March 2025         

Double D’s Challenge- Birds     

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: March (Christmas) 

  Park Hopping-My Happy Place (March)     Penguin Trek (Orlando Seaworld)

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: March Mood Board- Kermit GREEN      

Paper Funday- #74 Anything Goes      

    I made this card featuring a sweet digi from The Paper Shelter for one of my “20 something” nieces… who often strikes this pose when we are gabbing. I think she will love it!

 

Supplies: 

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

·   Digi- The Paper Shelter (Giselle) 

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

·   Front Sentiment “Hey Friend…” from Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Whats Up)

·   Inside Sentiment “Thinking of You”- from Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Beachside Bliss)

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  TPS Giselle

The Paper Shelter- #630 Anything Goes  (Opt Twist- For the Ladies)

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #691-692

Crafty Catz Challenge- #690 AG

Allsorts Challenge- Week 819- Feminine