myasperations 8-18-25a

     I’ve always appreciated Sherry West’s whimsical artwork, and had built quite a collection while serving as one of Sherry’s DTs when she was active on FB. These days Sherry generously offers them through challenge sponsorship, which she is doing this month for the Outlawz Progressive Challenge. I had fun turning this sweet digi into a birthday card to enter into the Passion for Markers Challenge “For a Child”.  I dressed the sweet little miss in a flouncy light pastel dress and bows, and perched her and a lovable green peeper upon a ledge of rocks.  The inside sentiment is embellished with a sprinkling of glittery stars!

   An added note, although not updated regularly, an assortment of Sherry’s coloring pages are available on her FB page HERE . Just type Free or Freebies in the search link to access them.

Supplies: 

·   Background of Rocks and a rustic building- upcycled from an old calendar page

·   Digi from Sherry West Art, sponsor of this months Progressive Challenge. (Sherry no longer sells digis, but she does have a nice line of clear stamp sets available at Stampaddicts.)

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

·   Front Sentiment- Desert Diva Freebie (Hey Birthday Girl)

·   Inside Sentiment “Have a Magical Day” from a WeAre3 Digital sentiment set (No longer available)

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

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

Entered into:  

Outlawz Challenge- Progressive Challenge (Aug) Sherry West

Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #801:For a Child  

Outlawz- Tuesday Color Challenge- Color Board-Aug (twist- Add Wings)  

Outlawz Challenge-Aug 2025 Linky 

    I attended the Card Maker Success Summit this past March and was thrilled that Kit and Clowder’s Alyce Keegan was one of the presenters and provided a free worksheet named “Unicorn Mail.” The sweet little Unicorn was easy to color and I especially love her rainbow mane and tail, which became radiant with the help of a Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust Gel Pen.

 

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Kit & Clowder Coloring Class Freebie (Unicorn Mail March 2025) Sign up on K&C FB page, HERE, to learn of future classes and freebies! (Once you are signed up, enter “Coloring Classes” in the search box to quickly see the types of classes that have been offered.)

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

·   Sentiment (divided in half) ”Always be yourself…Unicorn” from a WeAre3 Digital sentiment set (No longer available)

·   Watercolor Dreams Cards and Envelopes- The Paper Studio from Hobby Lobby

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

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

Entered into:  

Inspiration Station- Challenge #76 Inspiration Prompt 

  Park Hopping-My Happy Place (Aug)    The Flying Unicorn Ride (Islands of Adventure, FL-USA)

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: August       Color Board (or Rainbow)

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: Aug (It's A Colourful World)         

    This card features a precolored striped mug filled to the top and above with a warm holiday treat! I love all the delicate artwork in the item, the tiny snowflakes, candy cane, and especially the R&W sprinkles! I perched it atop snowflake-patterned paper, and added a stamped snowflake, and four pretty snowflakes cut from a sheet of window clings that my Mom always loved to use each Christmas!

    I’m entering this card into several challenges including the ABC Christmas Challenge- ('P is for Pastel Colours’ - my card features several soft shades of blue),  the Time Out (I was inspired by the coffee and the blue background in the inspiration photo, plus the brown/blue color combo), and the Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge (coffee and winter/Christmas theme)

   (An added note- STAMPlorations artist/owner Shery Russ was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer several years ago. Her shop remained open but in a limited capacity. I just checked, and it appears that they are back (or almost back) to normal! Ya!! Stamps (clear and digital), Dies,  Paper Goods, Clear Stickers, Stencils and Masks, Outlet (items at 50%-80% off!), and Mystery Grab Bags are all available. They are shipping internationally, and are offering 10% off all orders!) They also carry a nice assortment of Christian-themed items.

 

 

Supplies: 

·   Ephemera- From a Stamplorations assorted set (Winter Mugs)

·   Front Sentiment from a Beccy’s Place Digi set that is sadly no longer available. (Business recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

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

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

Entered into:  

ABC Christmas Challenge- P, Q, R are for?   'P is for Pastel Colours'    

Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #44 Aug New Format  

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #712-713 AG/Family Friendly

Time Out Challenge- Challenge #295 (Photo Inspirations)  

    I received this Simple Treat Box file at the Card Maker Success Summit, which I attended this past March. I traced the Easter themed one onto pretty gold-patterned kraft cardstock, cute, scored, and folded it into this pretty box. I added a Mothers Day sentiment but it is perfect for so many occasions!

Supplies: 

·   YouTube with link to tutorial page and link to purchase the Simple Easter Treat Box and can be found HERE

    (I traced this treat bag onto gold-patterned kraft cardstock to make this treat box for Mothers Day)

·   Front Sentiment from a Eureka Stamps (Currently not available)

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

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

Entered into:  

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #08-2025 Aug/Sept

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge-Not a Card