Digital Delights - A Trio of Treat Holders!

Thursday means it's time for more great creations from the Design Team over at Digital Delights
This week I decided to make some cute little treat holders.
There is no template or tutorial as I just made them up as I went along :)

Challenges:
Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Critter Sketch - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Creative Stamp Friends - Anything But A Card
Crazy 4 Challenges - Halloween
Hand Stamp Sentiments - Halloween
Speedy The Cats Friends - Wings

Project Recipe:
Image - Batty Brew
Sentiment - Halloween Sentiments Set 2
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - DCWV Ghosts and Goblins
Ribbon - American Crafts
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Die Cut - Spellbinders

It was super easy, just a piece of cardstock 8 1/2" by 3".
Put the cardstock lengthwise at the top fence of the Scor-Pal.
Score at 3" and 5 1/2", burnish.
Cut a label from a Spellbinders die and score in half on the shortest side.
Attach the label die cut to make a triangle holder and decorate as you wish.

The idea is to put in a mini chocolate bar, like a Milky Way, with a little strip of Scor Tape to hold it in place.
I hope you like this little idea, there is still plenty of time for you to get your Halloween crafting in!
Katie

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #89 - Pop It Up

It's Wednesday so that means another super challenge at The Pixie Cottage
This week we have a sketch and the theme is "Pop It Up!"
Remember you can use the sketch or the theme or both!

Challenges:
Critter Sketch - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Hanna and Friends - Anything Goes
Card Makin Mama's - Punches (2 entries only)
Ooh La La - Punches and/or Dies
Stamping With the Dragon - 3D/Decoupage
Crazy 4 Challenges - Halloween
Hiding In My Craft Room - Halloween
Hand Stamp Sentiments - Halloween

Card Recipe:
Image - Licorice Digital Stamp by ARTish
Paper - Ghosts and Goblins by DCWV
Medium - Copic Markers
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Border Punch - Drippy Goo by Martha Stewart
Ribbon - American Crafts

This was the great sketch we had this week.

I printed out two copies of the image and colored one whole and cut it out and then colored and cut out just the kitty body and popped it on foam on top.
This was a very Clean and Simple style for me, not an embellishment in sight!
I hope you liked it and will come over and join us at The Pixie Cottage this week.
Katie

Cooking It Up #77 - Punch a Pair of Pockets!

It's time to get cooking again with a new recipe at my Cooking It Up With Katie challenge!

This week the ingredients are:
Use a Pair
Use a Punch
Make a Pocket

Challenges:
Critter Sketch - Anything Goes
Hanna and Friends - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Card Makin Mama's - Punches (2 entries only)
Crafts 4 Eternity - Autumn Days
Crafty Catz - Autumn (1 entry only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Peeking Pumpkin Lara from Halloween Toppers set
Sentiment - Halloween Sentiments Set
Paper - DCWV Autumn Splendor
Medium - Copic Markers
Doily Die - English Tea Party by Cheery Lynn Designs
Flower and Leaf Punches - Martha Stewart
Ribbon - Michaels

I cut the pocket and embossed it and I think Lara looks cute popping out of it!
I hope you'll come along and play this week with us at Cooking It Up With Katie
Katie

Magnolia Monday #20 - A Tilda Spring Fold Card

EDITED to add - Place Top 3 at The Crafty Pad , thanks!!!

Welcome to another week and another Magnolia Monday, number 20!
This one was a challenge for me as although I love the look of the Shabby Chic style I find it hard to emulate.
I also chose to incorporate a pretty hard card fold so it took a little longer than I was expecting it to to finish!

Challenges:
Critter Sketch - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Hanna and Friends - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Kaboodle Doodles - Doily
Simply Magnolia - Shabby Chic
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Distressed
Gingerloft - Vintage or Distressed
Prairie Fairy - Pink and Distressed
Die Cut Dreams - Pink, Brown and Cream
Karens Doodles - Pink and Brown
Sugar Creek Hollow - Vintage Children
Wags N Whiskers - Lace
Crafty Pad - Stitching
Addicted To Stamps - Stitching
Ooh La La - Punches and/or Dies
There's Magic In The Air - Punches and/or Dies (3 different)
Magnolia Down Under - Fancy Folds (I did a Spring Fold card)
Pile It On - Fancy Folds
Incy Wincy - Fancy Folds

Card Recipe:
Image - Tilda with Flower Pot
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Lost and Found Madison Avenue by My Minds Eye
Doily Die - French Pastry by Cheery Lynn Designs
Border Punch - Doily Hearts by Martha Stewart
Butterfly Trio Punch - Martha Stewart
Roses - Kort and Godt
Lace Fabric - Joanns
Trim - Wrights
Sentiment - The Paper Studio

This is how the card looks unfolded, I inked all the edges and faux stitched each panel. I really like how soft and subtle the patterns are on the paper pad.

There is a small panel for your message which got inky too!

I don't know if you can see but I used another piece of my favorite lace fabric on the main panel of the card. Even it got the ink treatment.
I'm not sure whether this is more distressed or shabby or vintage, I hope a little of all.
Please come along and share your card with me this week.

Katie

Designed 2 Delight - Be a Die Cut Diva!

It's Saturday and that means a new challenge at Designed 2 Delight!
This week we want to see you get out your Die Cuts and get cutting! To join in your creation should have 2 or more die cut shapes on it.

Challenges:
Hanna and Friends - Anything Goes
Going Grey - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Anything Goes - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Digital Tuesday - People Images
My Mums Craft Shop - Boys and Girls (3 entries only)
Creative Inspirations - Lets Celebrate (10 combined challenges max)
Simon Says Stamp - Dies to Die For

Card Recipe:
Image - Abracadabra
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Fine and Dandy True Blue by My Minds Eye
Dies - Spellbinders and My Favorite Things
Sentiment - Printed
Ribbon - Whimsy Cottage
Buttons - Dress It Up

I know that Faith designed this little guy for Halloween but I think he is perfect for a birthday card!
I used both a Spellbinders Label die and a My Favorite Things border die on this and so now it's your turn, get cutting and then come and share with us at Designed 2 Delight!
Katie

Cuddly Buddly #13 - Big It Up

It's time for more super cuteness as it's a new challenge at Cuddly Buddly!
This challenge is a little different this time as we want you to use a big letter or number on your creation.
We accept entries from everyone with an image but have you seen the FREEBIES that you could play along with?
If you do win with a Cuddly Buddly Image your prize is DOUBLED!!!!

Challenges:
Hanna and Friends - Anything Goes
Going Grey - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Anything Goes - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
The Poodles Parlour - Tea Party
Digital Tuesday - People Images
Crafty Creations - Fabulous Fairies
Flutterby Wednesdays - Open (with Angel, Fairy or Butterfly)
Crafty Boots - Wings
Raise The Bar - Wings

Card Recipe:
Image - Tea Time Angel by Karen Middleton
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Madeline by Prima
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Pearls - Recollections
Chipboard Letters - Provo Craft
Acrylic Letters - Hobby Lobby

This little fairy really intimidated me at first, not sure how she'd turn out and although she's not perfect I do like the result and will give her a second chance :)
Now it's your turn to create and then come back and join us over at Cuddly Buddly!
Katie

Digital Delights - Witching You a Happy Halloween!

Thursday means it's time for more great creations from the Design Team over at Digital Delights

Challenges:
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Fresh Brewed Designs Monthly Challenge - Something New (5 entries only)
Frosted Designs - Punches
Ooh La La - Punches and/or Dies
Simon Says Stamp - Dies to Die For
Sew Many Cards - Halloween
Kaboodle Doodles - Lots of Layers
Paper Playtime - Easel Card
Victorine Originals - Easel Card
Digital Tuesday - People Images
Crafts and Me - Stripes

Card Recipe:
Image - Broomstck Bella
Sentiment - Halloween Sentiments Set 2
Paper - Ghosts and Goblins by DCWV
Medium - Copic Markers
Banner Die - My Favorite Things
Large Iron Fence Punch - Martha Stewart (out of stock everywhere, maybe discontinued)
Scary Fence Punch - Martha Sewart
Grass Die - Cheery Lynn Designs
Ghosts - K and Co
Ribbon - Michaels
Bat - Recollections

This little witch is so sweet that there is no way she could scare anyone :)
Like last week I added lots of yummy Halloween goodies and I really love how it turned out and I hope you do too!
Katie

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #88 - Brads, Buttons and Bows

It's another Once Upon a Wednesday at The Pixie Cottage and along with a great sketch we have the theme of "Brads, Buttons and Bows"

Challenges:
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Animals
Papertake Weekly - Creature Comforts
The Beary Scrap - Happy Fall Y'all! (1 entry only)
Tuesday Throwdown - Fall
Kaboodle Doodles - Lots of Layers
Paper Play - Punches and Dies
Frosted Designs - Punches
Ooh La La - Punches and/or Dies
Crafty Emma's - 4 or more Different Embellishments (buttons, brads, ribbon, 3D pumpkins)
Heartsong Inspirations - Orange and/or Buttons
Paper Creations Ink - Buttons and Bows
Crop Stop - Button Up
Paper Pretties - Buttons
Dream Valley - Buttons
Bloggers Challenge - Buttons
Bearly Mine - Buttons

Card Recipe:
Image - Best Hugs by Alisa Ramirez
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Natural Botanicals by The Paper Studio
Oval Punch - Family Treasures
Leaf Punch - EK Success
Patterned Brads - The Paper Studio
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Ribbon - Unknown
Twine - The Twinery
Buttons - Unknown

This is the fabulous sketch we have this week.

This is another of the brand new stamps and this one is another super cute one!
I love the wonderful Fall colors and so these nears were the perfect match.
I hope you'll come over and playing with us at The Pixie Cottage this week.
Katie

Cooking It Up #76 - Create an Inside Out, Orange Oval!

It's time for another recipe for your cards and papercrafts at Cooking It Up With Katie!

The ingredients for you this week are:
Use some Orange
Include and Oval
Decorate the Inside Too!

Challenges:
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Paper Play - Punches and Dies
Frosted Designs - Punches
Ooh La La - Punches and/or Dies

Card Recipe:
Image - Mejens
Paper - Making Memories
Medium - Copic Markers
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Flowers - Martha Stewart
Sentiment - Printed
Pearls - Recollections
Ribbon - Stash

This was a great image to color and I think it would be a great "just because" card for a friend, we all need a few moments to ourselves don't you think?
I'd love to see you come and join in at Cooking It Up With Katie!
Katie

Scor-Pal meets Glue Arts! Drop by and Win!

This week the Design Team at Scor-Pal have been having fun using a variety of adhesives from the lovely people at Glue Arts
There are plenty of photos with my project today and I hope you like it.

Challenges:
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Fresh Brewed Designs Monthly Challenge - Something New (5 entries only)
Crafty Boots - Wings
Flutterby Wednesday - Anything Goes (with a butterfly, fairy or angel)
Jen's Digis - Anything But A Card
Creative Stamp Friends - Anything But A Card
Lollipop Crafts - Anything But A Card
2 Sisters - Sentiments (with no stamped or digital image)
Kelley Kids - For Someone Special (1 entry only)
There's Magic In The Air - For Someone Special
Paper Play - Punches and Dies
Frosted Designs - Punches
Ooh La La - Punches and/or Dies
Corrosive - Punches and/or Dies
One Stitch At A Time - Punch It
Crafty Ann's - Make Yourself Uncomfortable (do something you don't do, I always color on my projects, today nothing!)

Project Recipe:
Papers - Countryside Villa by The Paper Studio
Scoring Tool - Scor-Pal
Daisy Punch - Martha Stewart
Butterfly - Large Monarch by Martha Stewart
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Glitter - German Glass Fine in Blush
Sentiment - Starfish and Dreams Inspirational Talk
Pearls - Bridal Dept
Ribbon - Michaels
Adhesives - Adhesive Squares and 3D Raisens

I decided to make another card and box set and this time used the template called Box In A Bag found at Split Coast Stampers.

It starts very simply with a square of cardstock 4 1/2" by 4 1/2".
You score at 1" on all 4 sides and then score the diagonal from the outer corner to where the 1" score lines meet. Add tape to the squares so you can attach the form the base of the box.

The box corners are then burnished to form a neat tight edge.
You then add the patterned paper as in the tutorial to form the sides of the box. Then add a reinforced tab to the top to form the ribbon closure.

With the "Raisens" I decided to try and see if I could use them to add glitter to my flowers. I love the look of German Glass Glitter but as it is heavier than regular synthetic glitter it needs a good form of adhesive.

I added the "Raisen" to the center and shaped it slightly to make it more circular.
When it is wet is is difficult so I carried on and hoped for the best!

I poured on the glitter and pressed it down with my finger. You must be carefully with this product as it is made from real glass.

I shook off the excess glitter and continued shaping the glittered "Raisen" with both my fingers and an exacto knife.

They came out pretty good and I used more "Raisens" underneath to glue them to the box.

For the card I decided to go with a simple Z style fold.
The cardstock measures 12" by 6" and you score at 3" and 6" along the long side.

Burnish the folds, one in one direction, the second in the other forming a Z shape card with a large base of 6" by 6".

Decorate each panel with designer paper.

For the card decoration I used butterflies on flowers and I adhered them to the card using the Extreme Tac Adhesive Squares.

Complete the card and box by decorating how you wish.

I hope you have enjoyed this and be sure to drop by Scor-Pal and leave a comment so that you can be in with a chance of winning a great prize! Be sure to stop by the Glue Arts Blog and leave a comment there for even more chances!
Katie

Very Special Anything Goes Challenge at Michelle's Scrapbooking!

Today I'm so happy to be making a card for a very special challenge being held at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More!
The challenge is to help raise awareness of the wonderful work done by the fabulous people over at Operation Write Home
This wonderful organization was started by Sandy Allnock in 2007. They support our US armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them.
This challenge is a super easy one as it is "Anything Goes!" and I hope you will pass the word on to as many bloggers as you can.
There are great prizes, just drop by Michelle's Scrapbooking and More to see all about it!


Challenges:
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Magnolia Down Under - Photo Inspiration (Pink and Green)
Cupcake Inspirations - Pink, White and Green with Flowers
One Stop Crafts - Girlie
Kaboodle Doodles - Lots of Layers
Stamps + Fun = Creativity - Die Cuts/Shapes
Paper Play - Punches and Dies
Frosted Designs - Punches
Ooh La La - Punches and/or Dies
Corrosive - Punches and/or Dies
One Stitch At A Time - Punch It
My Sheri Crafts - Stitching
Some Odd Girl - Stitching
Addicted to Stamps - Stitching (must use a stamp)

Card Recipe:
Image - Strawberry Tilda
Paper - Country Drive by Echo Park
Medium - Copic Markers
Doily Die - English Party by Cheery Lynn Designs
Scalloped Circle Die - Quickutz
Leaf and Daisy Punches - Martha Stewart
Pearl Brads - The Eyelet Outlet
Pearls - Recollections
Sentiment - Making Memories

I chose to celebrate the end of Summer with my favorite fruit, Strawberries, and I hope it inspires you to go over and join in the challenge at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More!
Katie