Love to Create Challenge - Lacy or Ribbon, Pearl or Jems and your favorite Valentine colors

Hi all!!

Hope you are doing well! Time for a new challenge at Love to Create, but very sad to announce that this will be the final Love to Create challenge. Jackie decided to close the challenge blog, and I do understand her choice. I really want to thank Jackie for being a great DT-leader and challenge blog owner, and I also want to thank everyone else on the team for being such a warm and friendly group!

On to the details of our final challenge! Our theme is Lace or Ribbon, Pearls or Gems AND your favorite Valentine colors! Our sponsor for this challenge is Oddball Art. Just click on the banner below to visit their shop.



Oddball Arty also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 The papers I used are by My Minds Eye, and they contain both Red and Pink. Those are my alltime favorite colors, so they are also my favorite Valentine colors.

 The image I used is called Kawaii Valentine Giraffe, and can be found here. I used my Copic Markers to color the image, and I used the following.
Skin: R81, R83, R85
Hearts: R89
Nose and hoofs: W2, W3

The sentiment is part of my papers, and it just happened to be in the right place to use it as a sentiment, nothing on purpose. I was just looking where to put a sentiment and found this the perfect one! I used some ribbon and lace from my stash.

This was it for today, I hope you all will join us on Love to Create's final challenge!!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Color Challenge

Hi all!!

Welcome to a brand new challenge at Love to Create! This week we have a color inspiration challenge! Our sponsor for this week is Sami Stamps, and they are offering a $12 gift certificate to the winner! Isn't that great? Just click on the banner below to visit the shop.


And now on to the challenge, here is our color inspiration picture!


And here is what I made for you all!

 I made a little gift box with my Envelope Punch Board. It was the first time I ever used the board, but it was so easy! The only drawback for me is that the scoreline is on the right, and that is not easy being a lefty... But it worked!

 The image I used is called Butterfly Kisses. The image can be found here. I used my Copic Markers again to color the image, and I used the following
Cat: E23, E25, E27
Butterfly: R22, R24
Feathers: R56, R59

 And here is the back of the box. The papers I used to decorate it are by Authentique, and they match perfect to our color challenge.

I used some velcro to close the box. I am going to fill this box with liquorice, and give it to a sweet friend of mine who is going to Malta for 6 months.

This was it for today, I hope you like it! Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Add Snowflakes

Hi all!!

Today is the start of a new challenge at Love to Create! Our theme for this week is Add Snowflakes. Our sponsor for this challenge is Art by Mi Ran, and Mi Ran is offering 3 images of the winner's choice! Isn't that generous? Just click on the banner below to visit the shop.


Art by Mi Ran also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 I kept my card pretty simple, because the paper I used is pretty full. The papers I used are from a paperpad by Avec, and I love the purple tone in it. I used some sheer purple ribbon as an embellishment, and I punched some snowflakes with my Martha Stewart punch. I also added some purple rhinestones to the centers of the snowflakes and to the corners of the image and the card.

The image I used is called Princess of Snowflake, and she can be found here. I used my Copic Markers to color her up, and I used the following.
Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E21, E11, E13 and R20 for blush
Hair: E13, E08, E09, E18
Dress: V20, V22, V25, V29
Fur: W00, W1, W5
Snowflakes and Flowers: V000, V01, BG10, BG11, V20, V22
I used a lovely label die from my stash to cut out the image,

This was it for today, I hope you like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Get in Shape

Hi all!!

Time for a new challenge at Love to Create! This week our theme is Get in Shape, so we want to see shaped cards! Our sponsor for this challenge is Sami Stamps, and they are offering a $12 gift certificate to the winner. Isnt't that generous? Just click on the banner below to visit the shop.


Sami Stamps also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 I created a Christmas tree, using a template from Dutch Doobadoo. The green patterned paper is from Papermania.

 Both ornaments are from Sami Stamps, they can be found here. I used my Copics G43 and G46 on the green one, and R35, R46 and R59 on the red one.

The star on top of the three is from Craft emotions, stamped with Stampin Ups Cherry Cobbler ink.

This was it for today, I hope you all like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Make it for Christmas

Hi all!

Long time no see, I am sorry for that! I have been down with a sinus infection and a respiratory infection for about 1,5 week, but I am feeling much better now!

Time for a brand new challenge at Love to Create. I hope you all started making Christmas cards, because our theme is Make it for Christmas! If you haven't already started, this is the perfect opportunity to start! Our sponsor for this challenge is Art by Mi Ran, and she is offering 3 images of the winner's choice! Just click on the banner below to visit the shop.

Art by Mi Ran also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 Did you see I didn't use ANY designer paper, just cardstock? The green strip is embossed with an embossing folder from Cuttlebug, and the white borders on the purple cardstock are heat embossed. The stamp I used for it, is from a set from Noor!Design.

 The image I used is called Winter Sofia and she can be found here, Of course I used my Copic Markers again to color the image, and I used the following.

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, E13 and R93 for blush

Hair: E11, E08, E09, E18

Hat and scarf: BV00, BV02, BV04

Eyes, mitten and sweater: YG00, YG03, YG06

Pearls: B01, B04

Snowflake: covered with glitter.

The sentiment I used is from the same Noor!Design set as the embossed borders. The sentiment is in Dutch and says Warm Christmas Greetings.

This was it for today, I hope you all like it! Please pop over to Love to Create and join us.

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Girly and Lacy

Hi girls!

Time for a brand new challenge at Love to Create! This week, our theme is Girly and Lacy, and our sponsor is Whoopsi Daisy! Just click on the banner to visit the shop!


Whoopsie Daisy also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 The paper I used for my card is from Authentique. I rounded the corners with my new best crafty friend, my Corner Chomper.

 

The image I used is from Sheet 515, which can be found here. I used my Copic Markers to color her, and I used the following.

Skin: E00, E11

Hair: E53, E55

Dress: R22, R24, R27

Bows and lace: C3, C5, C7

The jumbo flower is from Prima Marketing and was in my stash for ages! I pleated the lace and finished it off with a piece of red ribbon.

This was it for today, I hope you all like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - More than one fold

Hi all!

Time for a brand new challenge at Love to Create! Our theme this week is More than one fold, and I just love that! Our sponsor this week is Lee H Illustrations, offering 2 images of the winner's choice! Just click on the banner below to visit the shop.


Lee H illustrations also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

I had to follow the theme More than One fold, so I decided to make a paper rosette which has lots and lots of folds. Then I decided to use it to hold up my easel card, which also has more than one fold, so I completely nailed this weeks theme! :P
The papers I used are by Carte Bella.

The image I used is called Building a Snowman, and can be found here. I used my Copic Markers again to color, and I used the following.
Skin: E00, E11, E13
Hair: E23, E25, E27
Snowman: BG000, BG0000
Hat: C5, C7
Clothes: G40, G43, G46, R32, R35, R37, BG72, BG75, BG78
I used Frosted Lace Stickles on the snow, and also on the fur at the kids' clothes.
I used my labelwriter to create the sentiment.

And last but not least, a close up of the folded rosette. I took a strip of paper from 1 inch by 12 inch, and scored every 1/4 inch. I folded the strip mountain/valley style, and used a hot glue gun in the center. There you go, your own paper rosette! To finish off my card, I used my Martha Stewart Snowflake punch.

This was it for today, I hope you all like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!


Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Anything goes with fall colors

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Hi all!!

It is Monday again, which means a brand new challenge at Love to Create! Our theme this week is Anything goes with Fall colors. Bugaboo is sponsoring this challenge and they are offering a $21 gift certificate to the winner. Isn't that generous? Just click on the banner below to visit the shop.



Bugaboo also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 The papers I used for this card are by Echo Park. All edges are inked with Distress Ink Walnut Stain. The brown ribbon is from my stash. The 2 big brads are by Basic Grey.

The image I used is called Autumn Blessing, and can be found here. I used coloring pencils to color the image, as I like the soft look from it. No fancy blending or whatsoever :)

This was it for today, I hope you all like it! Please pop over to Love to Create and join us.

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Black, Orange, Lime and/or Purple

Hi all!

How are you all? I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Weekend is over, which means a brand new challenge at Love to Create! This week we are color inspired, we want to see Black, Orange, Lime and/or Purple.
Our sponsor for this challenge is Simply Betty Stamps, and she is offering a $10 gift certificate. Isn't that generous? Just click on the banner below to visit the shop!


Simply B also generously offered some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 As I said in my post yesterday, we don't celebrate Halloween in the Netherlands. That's why I only have 1 pack of Halloween papers, and thankfully they had the right colors! The papers I used are from the Basic Grey Eerie collection. All edges are inked with Distress Ink Black soot.

The image I used is called Zombie BDay Betty, and she can be found here. I used my Copic Markers to color her, and I used the following.
Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, E93
Hair: C5, C7, 100
Eyes and shirt: YG03, YG06, YG09
Cupcake: YR04, YR07
Background: V12, V15, V17

 The letters were from the Basic Grey Eerie sticker sheet.

The brads I used were also from the Basic Grey Eerie collection, except from the Boo! one and the large glittery black one. They were from my stash.

To finish everything off I also tied some purple ribbon and orange ribbon around my card.

This was it for today, I hope you all like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create Challenge - Two dies and Sparkle

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Hi all!

Welcome to a brand new challenge at Love to Create! Our theme for this week is Use 2 dies and add sparkle! Our sponsor for this challenge is The Stamping Chef, and they are offering 3 images of the winner's choice. Isn't that generous? Just click on the banner below to visit the shop!


The Stamping Chef also generously offered some images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

The main image is cut out with a Nestabilities Labels 4 die, and the border on the right side is made with a Noor!Design die. I blinged up her purse, and some flowers, so there's enough sparkle going on! The papers I used are from Basic Grey. They were gifted to me for my birthday last week.

The image is called Stacey "Spec"Tacular, and she can be found here. I used my Copic Markers again to color her, and I used the following.
Skin: E00, E11, E13
Hair: E51, E53, E55,
Dress: R000, R00, R02, R05, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28
Purse and glasses: BG11, BG13

The flowers I used are by Wild Orchid Crafts. I added some Diamond Stickles to some of them to make them sparkly.

The sentiment  I used is from StudioLight, stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink.

This was it for today, I hope you like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create Challenge - Love of Ribbon

Hi all!!

Time for a brand new challenge at Love to Create! And the theme we have this week is perfect for me, LOVE OF RIBBON! Well, I love ribbon, so no problem for me! Our sponsor for this challenge is Sami Stamps, and they are offering a $12 gift certificate to the shop. Isn't that great? Just click on the banner below to visit the shop!

Sami Stamps also generously provided some images to the DT to work with, and here is what I created.

The papers I used for my card are from an old paper pad from My Minds Eye. I just love the shade of blue in this pad!

The image I used for my card is generously sponsored by Sami Stamps. This one is called Wild Flower Beauty, and can be found here, I used my Copic Markers again to color the image, and i used the following.
Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13 and E93 for blush
Hair: E50, E51, E53, E55, E57
Shirt: Y21, Y28
Flowers: BG05, BG07, Y21, Y28

The ribbon I used is from JoyCrafts, and the flowers are by Prima Marketing. The brads are from my stash.

This is it for today, I hope you like it. Please pop over to Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra

Love to Create - Fussycutting

Hi all!

It is Monday again, and you know what that means, right? Another new challenge at Love to Create!! This week we want to see some fussycutting on your project!
Our sponsor this weeks is StampArt Design by Kathryne, and she is offering 5 images of the winner's choice. Isn't that generous? Just click on the banner below to visit her shop.



StampArt Design also generously provided images to the DT to work with, and this is what I created.

 The papers I used are by Glitz Design, and have been in my stash for ages. I decided to pull them out so I could use them more often.

The image I used is called Elphie the Elephant, and can be found here. Of course I used my Copic Markers again to color her, and I used the following.
Skin: C00, C0, C2, C5
Nails: C00, C1
Ears: R11, R22

Officially there is a butterfly in the image, but while fussycutting I accidentally threw it away. Of course I wanted to use the butterfly, so I decided to diecut one from the designer papers.

This was it for today, I hope you like it. Please pop by at Love to Create and join us!

Hugs, Sandra