Designed To Color Challenge #23~CHRISTMAS/WINTER (featuring PENNY BLACK)!

 

Happy Friday everyone!! It's the 15th of the month, and I'm back to introduce a new challenge happening over on the Designed To Color Blog. But first up I wanted to share the awesome sponsor joining us this time around!! We hinted at Designed To Color that we would have an awesome sponsor on the 15th and today we finally get to spill the beans!!

We have the amazing privilege of having Penny Black sponsor our challenge today!! Can I get a WOOT, WOOT?!! They have some of the cutest stamps and dies in the industry!! In addition, some of their Design Team Members are playing along with us on the Designed To Color Blog....fabulous, right?!!

The challenge for the next two weeks is:

CHRISTMAS/WINTER

This challenge should help you get those holiday cards knocked out!  I personally am getting into the Christmas spirit already! :) And what would a challenge be without an AWESOME prize?! Penny Black has graciously offered up the following prize to our random winner:

 Oh my word!! I love all 3 stamps!! I told you it was AWESOME!! Remember to be eligible for the prize you have to have a hand-colored image on your card.

Be sure to check out the Penny Black Blog between November 18th-22nd for the full reveal of their new release!! Here's a little sneak peak of what's to come!! :)

Now let's get on with the show! Today I'm showcasing one of the images in the Love at Xmas Stamp Set. I LOVE the stamps in this set!! They are soooooo stinkin' ADORABLE!!

 

Stamp: Love at Xmas (Penny Black Stamps)

Medium: Copic

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Red: R24, R27, R29, R59

Green: YG03, YG25, YG67

Bunny: E40, E42, E43, R20

Paper: Copic X-Press It Blending Card

Elements: Cardstock (CTMH), Tis The Season 6x6 Paper Pad (Echo Park), Christmas Cheer CHIPBOX (K&Company), Polynesian Sails Die (Cheery Lynn), Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Taupe Embossing Enamel (Stampendous), Red Striped Ribbon (Hobby Lobby), Scor-Tape, Fabri-Tac Glue, Bow Easy, Pop-dots, Pearls (Recollections)

Now it's YOUR turn! We can't wait to see what you create with our CHRISTMAS/WINTER challenge!! Remember that all entries MUST have a colored image somewhere and follow the challenge requirements. 

Also, please make sure we have a direct link to your creation on the DTC Blog. All generic links will be deleted. You can combine this with as many challenges as you want, but make sure that DESIGNED TO COLOR is listed.

You have until November 30th, 2013 at 12pm MST to enter!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

Designed To Color Challenge #22~TIE IT UP!

It's time for our newest challenge at Designed To Color, and this time around the Rainbow Crew will be showcasing their cards. Our challenge for the next two weeks is: 

TIE IT UP!!

Use ribbon/twine, etc. to create a bow 

Easy, peasy!! And as always we have another wonderful and awesome sponsor!! This time around the sponsor is SP and Company! The prize is 1 Single Stamp and 1 Stamp Set (winner's choice)!!

They have so many amazing products and a great line up of artists designing some gorgeous stamps for you. The variety is fabulous! Our design team used a little bit of everything to inspire you and you can view all the wonderful creations on the DTC Blog.

Remember, all you have to do is use a colored image and follow the theme and you're entered to win!

 

For my card today I used the super adorable Kissing Winter Bears, Gill Roberts Collection. Aren't they just the cutest things ever?!! I stamped them on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. See the snowflakes in the background? I used a stylus and the Cuttlebug Snowflakes Embossing Folder to make them directly onto my background. If you lay the paper and embossing folder on a light table you can use the stylus to place the dots where you want them. Then I colored them white with Copic Opaque White.

 

 Copics: 

Pink: R81, R83, R85

Green: YG25, YG67

Blue: B01, B04

Tan: E41, E42, E43

Bird: R22, R24, R27, YR04, Black

Sky: B000

Ground: N0, N2

 

The dps are from Carta Bella Merry & Bright 6x6 Paper Pad. My sentiment is from One Little Dreamer DATE NIGHT Clear Stamp Set. The bottom snowflake border was made using a Martha Stewart Border Punch. For a full list of supplies see below.

Elements: Snowflake Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Merry & Bright 6x6 Paper Pad (Carta Bella), Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Versamark Black Ink (for sentiment), Sentiment-Date Night Clear Stamp Set (One Little Dreamer), Georgia Pacific Cardstock (Walmart), Snowflake Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Pink Polka Dot Ribbon (Walmart), Square Crystals (Martha Stewart), Scor-Tape, Fabri-Tac Glue 

 

Now it's YOUR turn! We can't wait to see what you create with this fun challenge. Remember that all entries MUST have a colored image somewhere and follow the challenge requirements. Make sure we have a direct link to your creation. All generic links will be deleted. You can combine this with as many challenges as you want, but make sure that DTC is listed. You have until October 31, 2013 at 12pm MST to enter on the DTC BLOG!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

Designed To Color WORLD CARD MAKING DAY Blog Hop!

Today, October 5^th, is officially World Card Making Day! This holiday is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create between friends and family. It's a day to connect with fellow card makers both near and far, to applaud the creativity that powers the craft, and to provide an opportunity for card makers to connect and find resources that will empower, inspire, and encourage them in their card making. It’s also a time to get a jump-start on the holiday card-making season!

At Designed To Color, we’ve decided to celebrate this special day with an awesome Blog Hop!! Our Design Team and special guests have made some amazing cards! Several of us will also be sharing some card-making tips along the way. Please leave a comment on each designer’s blog and then a comment at Designed To Color to let us know you have completed the hop. We will pick 1 random winner for a prize package consisting of goodies from various sponsors including: 

Crafter’s Companion

Yumi and Fumi Handmade

The Stamp Doctor (TSD)

…..just to name a few!

You have until Monday, October 7^th, at 11:59pm MST to leave a comment on each blog. We will announce the winner on Wednesday, October 9^th. GOOD LUCK!

Here is the blog hop order:

Designed To Color

Carisa

Susie

Laura

Rosie (you are HERE)

Alaine

Rebecca

Chitra

Lisa

Lyn

Leah l’Orange

GUESTS from TSD:

Lizzie

Cassandra

For my card today, I used Bob the Yeti from Yumi and Fumi. I colored him with Copics and added stickles to the lights. The dps are from Carta Bella WINTER FUN 6x6 paper pad and an old CTMH pack. The snowflake border is from Joy Crafts and the ribbon is from Walmart.

Copics:
N0, N2, C3, Colorless Blender
E43, R20
Lights: BG72, BG75, Stardust Stickles

So what's my card making tip for you? Well, you know how hard it can be to get stickles in those little places...like these lightbulbs. So to keep it nice and neat I use a toothpick or the end of a bamboo skewer. You know what's also a great tool? The longer toothpicks that you get in a restaurant burger or slider! I keep those, clean them up when I get home, and they become my stickles tool! :)

This is one of those slider burger toothpicks. The are longer than a regular toothpick so easier to hold.

We hope you are inspired to create something special for World Card Making Day. If you do make a card please stop by the Designed To Color Facebook Page to share your creations. We would love to see them!!

Have a great weekend!

Rosie

 

Now it's time for our newest challenge at Designed to Color, and this time around the Rainbow Crew will be showcasing their cards on the DTC Blog. Since our last "Anything Goes" challenge was such a big hit, we decided to do it again. Our challenge for the next two weeks is:

ANYTHING GOES!!

Easy, peasy!! And as always we have another wonderful and awesome sponsor!! This time around our sponsor is Crafter's Companion!

 

 

They have so many amazing products and a great line up of artists designing some gorgeous stamps for you. The variety is fabulous!

Remember, all you have to do is use a colored image and you're entered to win! Crafter's Companion has generously donated a $20 Gift Certificate to use in their online Store!! How spectacular is that?!!

For my card today I used the super adorable Party Paws-BAMBOO. I just think he's super sweet!!

 Medium: Copics

Bear: C3, C5, C7, N0, N2, Colorless Blender

Flower: RV02, RV04, RV06, YR21, YR23, YR24, YG03, YG25

Butterfly: BG10, B13, BG15, V15

Grass: YG03, YG25, G07, G17

Sky: B000

I used dps from Kaisercraft Bubblegum Hills Collection 6x6 paper pad...it's gorgeous!! For the full list of supplies see below. :)

 

Rosie

Stamp: Crafter's Companion Party Paws-Bamboo

Medium: Copics

Bear: C3, C5, C7, N0, N2, Colorless Blender

Flower: RV02, RV04, RV06, YR21, YR23, YR24, YG03, YG25

Butterfly: BG10, B13, BG15, V15

Grass: YG03, YG25, G07, G17

Sky: B000

Paper: X-Press It Blending Card (Copic)

Elements: Bubblegum Hills Collection 6x6 Paper Pad (Kaisercraft), Pink Textured Cardstock (The Paper Studio), White Cardstock (Georgia-Pacific), Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals Large, Pink Polka Dot Ribbon (Hobby Lobby), Love Wood Tags (Little Yellow Bicycle), Pop-Dots (Recollections), Pearls (Recollections)

Now it's YOUR turn! We can't wait to see what you create with this fun challenge. Remember that all entries MUST have a colored image somewhere and follow the challenge requirements. Make sure we have a direct link to your creation and link up at the Designed to Color Blog. All generic links will be deleted. You can combine this with as many challenges as you want, but make sure that DTC is listed. You have until September 28, 2013 at 12pm MST to enter!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

Designed to Color Challenge~~SKETCH!!

Happy Monday y'all! Hope you had a great weekend! Today starts a brand spankin' new challenge over at Designed To Color!! Our theme this time around is this awesome SKETCH for ya!

 

We are being sponsored this time around by Make It Crafty! This online store offers all sorts of amazing digital and rubber stamps, including some awesome backgrounds!!

For my card today I used "Melody" from the 60's Collection. I love all the girls in this collection so I bought the entire set of digis! I printed her on Copic X-Press It Blending Card and colored her with my Copics. 

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Eyes: E43, E44
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Clothing: BG10, BG32, BG34, R81, R85
Boots: E42, E43, E44. R81, R83, R85
Shadow: W5, Colorless Blender

Here's my full card using my new CHEVRONS 6x6 Embossing folder from Crafters Companion....LOVE IT! :)

 Image: 60's Collection Melody (Make It Crafty)
Paper: Copic X-Press It Blending Card
Elements: White Cardstock (Georgia Pacific), Mint Cardstock (CTMH), Pink Cardstock (Core'dinations), Giddy Up 6x6 Paper Pad (Carta Bella), Pink Lemonade Twine (Maya Road), Sentiment from Happy Ending Clear Stamp Set (One Little Dreamer), Chevrons Embossing Folder (Crrafters Companion), Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Scor-Tape, Pop-Dots (Recollections)

To see more inspiration from my fellow DT sisters and to link up your creations for a chance at the prize, head over to the Designed to Color Blog!!

Have a great week!

Rosie :)

Designed To Color Challenge~~SUMMER!!

 

 It's been a month since our last challenge at Designed To Color and now it's time for a brand new one! Man, time is flying, isn't it?!! The theme this time around is:

SUMMER!!

All of us on the DT got to work with some awesome stamps from Fresh Brewed Designs....CUTE images I gotta tell ya! I used Mermaid Play for my card today. She's stamped on X-Press It Blending Card and colored with Copics.

 

Copics

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11/Lips: R20, R22, R24

Hair: E44, E47, E49, BG10, BG13, BG15

Clothing: V000, V01, V04, V06, V09, BG10, BG02, BG05, BG09, BG70

Sand: E40, E41, E42, E43

Crab: R24, R27, R29

Starfish: Y21, YR23, YR24 

Flag: BG10, B13, BG15

I kept my card pretty simple because I wanted the image to stand out after doing all that stippling from Alyce Keegan's YouTube video. It was a lot of work I tell ya, but it was also a lot of fun! I'll be trying this technique again soon.

 Image: Fresh Brewed Designs Mermaid Play
Paper: Copic X-Press It Blending Card
Elements: Kraft Cardstock (Colorbok), White Cardstock (stash), Poolside 12x12 Designer Paper (Colorbok), White Doily (Walmart), Pearls (Recollections), Sentiment from Sophia Stamp Set (Close To My Heart), Palm Tree Die (La-La Land Crafts)

Now it's your turn! Link up your NEW  "Summer" project featuring  your FAVORITE colored image at the Designed To Color Blog. Please have DTC linked back to your blog post as well.

Have a great weekend!

Rosie

Designed To Color Challenge~~Photo Inspiration!!

If you haven't heard yet, Designed to Color has made some new and improved changes to inspire you to create something wonderful as well as to challenge the pants off you!  And boy do we have a challenge for you!! You can read about all the changes on the blog HERE!

Now for the new challenge, we'd like to see you make a project that uses this color pallet.

 

The sponsor for this challenge is the lovely Meljen's Designs.

 

Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. Meljen's Designs has a new challenge every Thursday, and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the adorable line of Meljen's Designs stamps at our store HERE to browse all of Melissa's lovely designs! You can also see Melissa's exclusive rubber stamps at her corner of Whimsy Stamps, too!  Don't forget to join Meljen's Designs on Facebook HERE to take advantage of special sales and promotions that are just for her facebook fans!

 

One lucky crafter will be selected to win FOUR images of their choice from the Meljen's Designs Shop! Be sure to link up your creations at the Designed to Color Blog!!

For my project I used Cuddle Dragon from Meljen's Designs. Isn't he just the cutest thing ever!! I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on X-Press It Blending Card and colored him with Copics.

Copics:

Green: YG11, YG06

Peach: R01, YR02

Blue: BG53, BG57

I made another 4x4 mini pizza box. I LOVE these things! They come together so quickly and are great for fitting a gift card inside. I think having a stash of them is great for a last minute gift!

 

 These are the additional supplies I used:
Ribbon (Hobby Lobby), Dream Tag (Tim Holtz), White Georgia Pacific Cardstock (Walmart), Black Cardstock (Walmart), The Sweetest Thing-Tangerine 6x6 paper pad (My Mind's Eye), Bow Easy, Scor-pal, Scor-tape, Fabri-Tac Glue, Cherry Blossoms (from a friend)

 

 

Now it's your turn! Link up your NEW project featuring the color pallet above along with your FAVORITE color image on the Designed to Color Blog. Please have DTC linked back to your blog post as well.

Have a great week!

Rosie :)