myasperations 1-17-26

      I’ve enjoyed participating in Outlawz challenges since 2018, so of course, I re-joined Outlawz after their recent website relocation, especially since one of the challenges that is still available, Songs and Rhymes (S&R), has been a favorite of mine!  The theme of the January S&R is Bees, and I had fun creating a card that is all the Buzzzzzz!

 

Supplies:

·   Bee Image- Hero Arts Rubber Stamp (retired)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, a Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen, and a white colored pencil

·   Hive frame on front of card and Inside Sentiment- “Wishing you… Sweetest things…” from Imagine That (Company no longer in business)

·   Front Sentiment- “Happy Bee Day” from SnapClickSupply.com digi set (Sweet As Can Bee Word Art)

·   Stickles- Diamonds (on bee wings)

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

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

Entered into:  

Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge- Songs and Rhymes Jan 2026

Outlawz Challenge Monthly Linky- Jan 2026

STAMPlorations- January 2026   

     This fun digi, “Flamingo in Bunny Slippers”, is a new addition to my collection of Patties Creations digis, and it’s quickly become a favorite. This is the second card I’ve made since I got it, and this time the cutie is playing center stage on a Valentine’s card. It includes a bright red heart on the bunny's coffee mug, and additional hearts on the patterned paper. But I also added a touch of fun with a few lovely pink feathers!

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Patties Creations (Flamingo With Bunny Slippers)

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

·   Heart Patterned Paper- Hobby Lobby

·   Front Sentiment “Happy Valentine’s Day”- from a Hero Arts Digital Set (retired)

·   Inside Sentiment- “BEAN Thinking about you” from Imagine That (Company is no longer in business)

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

·   Pink feathers, other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #1-2026 Jan/Feb

Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #820: Favorite Digi or Stamp

Pattie's Creations Challenge- #238 AG (Jan 2026)

Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #49 Jan 

    I wanted to make a card for the Sweet November Stamps challenge, plus several others that feature wintery colors/schemes on their mood boards. I used a free Paint program to layer this beautiful digi atop the snowy background scene. Spectrum Noir markers and a white gel pen help bring the digi to life, with the knitted texture added to her hat added with a tutorial I found on the web (link in my supplies list!)  A few strips of torn paper create “snow drifts” along the bottom of the card front. A light layer of a Wink of Stella Brush tip marker adds a bit of sparkle to the snow drifts and snow-laden tree branches!

    PS- I added some depth to the card by cutting around the little cuties boot and lower leg, then added a few pieces of foam tape to the card beneath her boot to lift it abit from the card front. You cand see this in the last photo. So fun!  

Supplies: 

·   Background Scene- “Snowy Tree Photo” freebie from artist Dina Gerner’s FB page (no longer available)  

·   Free Paint.net program can be found HERE (you can add watermarks, layer digis, and more!)

·   Digi- Sweet November Stamps (Rory)

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

·  Tutorial for creating knitted texture (on hat) can be found HERE

·   Front Sentiment “Hello”- Handwritten

·   Inside Sentiment-“If Kisses were snowflakes…Blizzard” a freebie from Mudmaven.blogspot.com HERE

·   Inside- Snowflake circle embellishment- Bugaboo Stamps (No longer in business)

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

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

Entered into:  

Friends of Sweet November (FB) Jan 2026   

The Four Seasons Challenge- Winter Season Jan 2026 

Colorful Options Monthly Challenge: Jan 2026  Color Board 

Paper Funday- Jan 2026 #83 Anything Goes 

Inspiration Station- Challenge #81 Inspiration Photo (inspired by the snowy background!) 

     I wanted to make one final card to help Double D’s celebrate their 10^th Birthday (online) and opted to go with a card that features a little cutie and a sweet cupcake! A free Subway Art background helps to set the mood.

Supplies: 

·   Birthday Subway Art Background- a Freebie that can be found HERE (I printed the digi in B&W)

·   Digi- The Paper Shelter (Cupcake Birthday)

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

·   Inside Sentiment- “Wishing you the happiest of Birthdays” from Beccy’s Place Digi set (Daisy Elements) Beccy is starting to sell clear sets online again. Check HERE if you would like to see which sets are now available!

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

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

Entered into:  

Double D’s Challenge- DD Ten Year Birthday 2026  

The Paper Shelter- #663

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #734-735 (AG/Family Friendly)