December Challenge With Morgan's Artworld

 

December With Morgan's ArtWorld

 The December Challenge for Morgan's Artworld is 

"Anything Goes" December 1st to December 27th.

You can use any image or project you have posted in September. For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at
Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

I worked with Winter Bundle 2 for my card. I fussy cut most of the large main image and all of the single candles which I resized so I could tuck them around the single candle.  This is a Christmas bundle, but with the colors and stencil I used, I thought it had to be a sympathy card, therefore the sentiment.

Supplies:
Morgan's Artworld Winter Bundle 2
My Favorite Things Ray of Light Stencil

Oxide Distress ink: fossilized amber
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

Sentiments in my stash

I'm entering the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes”

The Creative Crafters "Anything Goes" (monthly on 15th)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes"

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes"

The Paper Funday - "Anything Goes" #59 (not doing opt twists 

Love To Scrap Challenge (always Anything Goes) #164

Definitely Flowers With Altenew

 Have a Wonderful Time of the Year with Altenew at Die Cut Divas.

 

The Challenge for this month at Die Cut Divas is Flowers

I'm so happy I chose this Altenew Build A Garden stamp and die set as I can color it's perfect to color with my Copic markers.  I love the 3D embossing folder which gives so much depth.  I know you don't see me using flowers very much, but I do so love this flower set that I made another card.

Card #2 made with the large flower in this Build A Garden set

The first card is an A2 card. The card below is a much larger card, but I've already given it away and can't measure it.  

Supplies for both Cards:

Altenew Build A Garden: Pristine Peonies

Altenew Angled Mosaic 3D Embossing Folder
Copic markers

Tim Holtz Idea-ology sentiment (years old)

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes”

The Creative Crafters "Anything Goes" (monthly on 15th)

DL. ART "Anything Goes (monthly 1st of a month) unlimited, not 2 in 1 day

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes"

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

End of the Month Goodbye to Kat Scrappiness

  It's November and a new challenge is here. 

Our sponsor is this month is Kat Scrappiness, and they are offering a Kat Scrappiness gift package worth $100!  Unfortunately, due to high shipping cost, this prize could only be awarded to a winner (randomly selected) with a valid U.S. address.

The Challenge is:  ANYTHING TO DO WITH HOLIDAYS
(any holiday) 
This time, I made Christmas cards and I think they turned out so cute.  The elves are just so enjoyable and being able to use any one of 6 sentiments in the banner the two elves are holding is such fun.  

Supplies:
Card #1:
Kat Scrappiness Santa's Helper stamps & matching die cuts
Kat Scrappiness Slimline Rainbow Dreams paper pad
Kat Scrappiness Diamond Wire and Wood Grain Frame craft die
Copic markers
Double sided adhesive foam tape
Vagabond die cut machine

Card #2
Kat Scrappiness Santa's Helper stamps & matching die cuts
Kat Scrappiness Slimline Rainbow Dreams paper (opposite side of paper card #1)
Kat Scrappiness America The Great enamel dots
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangle dies
Copic markers
Double sided adhesive foam tape
Vagabond die cut machine

Playing Again With Kat Scrappiness Products

 Kat Scrappiness projects are so much fun and there's still time to enter the Die Cut Divas' Challenge

Card 1: My weird green snow Christmas tree!

Card 2: My sparkly Snowy tree

Inside of Z card

My DT friend, Linda, sent the Snowy Layering Christmas Tree die cuts to me.   They include the baubles on the trees.  This whole die set is beautiful.

Card 1

Kat Scrappiness Snowy Layering Christmas Tree craft die
Kat Scrappiness Snowflake Frame Backdrop craft die
Kat Scrappiness Happy Holidays craft die

A pale green Copic marker colored in the snow (not sure why I did that, but I did)

Scrap patterned paper
Altenew Green Valley Enamel Dots

Card 2

Kat Scrappiness Snowy Layering Christmas Tree craft die

Kat Scrappiness Merry Christmas die
Scrap patterned paper on the Z card

I'm entering the following challenges:
Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #77

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes”

DL. ART "Anything Goes"
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff #56 - Xmas Tree & cover die)

It's A Fancy Fold Kind of Day

I took the challenge at Craft Roulette to make a:
Project: Fancy Fold (Z Fold)
Colors: Aquarium (Greens, pinks & browns)
Element: November (Autumn Leaf or snowmen on paper panels)
Random: 3 item cluster (3 leaves & 3 enamel dots)

I used the leaves, not only as one of my 3 cluster items, but also to show how the leaves change from spring (paler green) to summer (dark green) to autumn (brown, pink & red). Even though it's November, Fall is just now making itself known in California.  The leaves in my front yard are just now turning.

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Books and Coffee combo
Elizabeth Craft Designs Maple Leaves

Kat Scrappiness Shades of Coral Enamel Dots

Altenew Green Valley Enamel Dots

Glossy Accents

Scrap paper panels
Distress Oxide Cracked Pistachio
Copic markers to color the bear & leaves
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #77

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes”

DL. ART "Anything Goes"
A Perfect Time to Craft "Anything Goes" #11-2023
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff #56 (HA leaves & WaffleFlower bear)

 

Episode 189

Episode 189 Reveal
The parameters for Craft Roulette are:
Project: A2 size
Colors: Forest Colors
Elements: Starts with "H"
Random: Postage, stamp or mark

I waited until the last minute and finally settled on an old stamp I've never used before.  I don't even know the manufacturer.  The red rubber is attached to a front with much the same stamped colored image as this one  I thought the colors were so good, I used approximately the same general colors used on the plastic front.  

I'm entering the following challenges:

I'm entering the following challenges:
Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #77

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes”

DL. ART "Anything Goes"
A Perfect Time to Craft "Anything Goes" #11-2023
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff #56

November's Lady - Isabella

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists.

You MUST be a DT on any Design Team in the World to be eligible to enter this Challenge ~ New exception rule, this challenge is now open to any of Julia Spiri Facebook Members, and you are not required to be on a DT.

The challenge runs from November 15th through December 12th, 

2:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

Visit Julia Spiri's Etsy shop for one of a kind marvelous images.

Check out the Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge Blog here!

 There are so many images to choose from and new ones are popping up all the time.  I chose Isabella to work with and she is gorgeous.  There are two images included, one a lined version and the other unlined version.

Lined Version with hat in pinks

Unlined Version with hat in greens

Supplies:
Julia Spiri image - Isabella
Copic markers
Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles
White pen
Paper stash

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #77

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes”

DL. ART "Anything Goes"
A Perfect Time to Craft "Anything Goes" #11-2023
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff #56

 

Go Wild With A Birthday Card For My Granddaughter

I was playing along with the categories from Craft Roulette which were:
Project: Gift Card
Colors Coffee Shop
Element: Go Wild
Random: Add a number(s)

I then thought these categories, plus a new die set I purchased were perfect for my granddaughter's birthday card.  I added a die cut with the sentiment "Happy Birthday" on the back of the card and I did put a gift card in and mailed it off to her.   I think she will find it fun and especially nice for the holidays.

I took three photos and made a collage to show all the elements.

Close up of the number, coffee colors (browns & orange),  and "Wild" parameters.

Close up of those cute chefs

Close up of the brown & black restaurant gift card in back of the last check. (shhhh,  this is not the gift card that finally made it into the slot).

Some Supplies:
Scrappy Tails A7 Decorative Pop Up Box Craft die
My Favorite Things BB Recipe for Happiness stamps and dies
Lawn Fawn Diagonal Gift Card Pocket

Copic markers
Scrap paper

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #77

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes”

DL. ART "Anything Goes"
A Perfect Time to Craft "Anything Goes" #11-2023
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff #56

October Card Chain Challenge Reveal

October Card Chain Challenge Reveal

I chose bears (well, one bear) to make my card for this challenge. I have one bear in the car being squished in by the other three critters, but a bear is a bear.
 I haven't used this filmstrip die in a very long time, but I thought it was just the right die to highlight this fun set of stamps and dies.  I colored a white filmstrip with a Copic marker after I colored all the critters to determine what color I wanted the filmstrip to be.  I created little scenes in each section.  I almost forgot to color the wheels on the car but I do enjoy the fun result.

Supplies:
Kat Scrappiness A2 Filmstrip craft die
My Favorite Things I'm Glad We Fit In
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge "Anything Goes" #558 Creative Moments - It's Alive                                     
Gem of a Challenge - "Anything Goes" Wk 22 
Critter Crazy Challenges - #80

Start Your Xmas Cards For Sure

November With Morgan's ArtWorld

 The November Challenge for Morgan's Artworld is 

"Anything Goes" November 1st to November 27th.

You can use any image or project you have posted in September. For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at
Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

I chose the Xmas bundle because I wanted to work with the poinsettia and fussy cut it (very easy to cut).  The flower is actually the little “button” at the tip of the stem, and the petals are leaves called bracts.  
This Xmas bundle also comes with a bell, so you have a great deal here on this bundle. 

 Close-up of the Poinsettia

Supplies:

Morgan's Artworld Xmas Bundle
My Favorite Things Stacked Merry
Nuvo Crystal Drops - Gloss - Simply White
Nuvo Tropical Oasis Pure Sheen Sequins

Copic markers
Paper from stash

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

The Creative Crafters "Anything Goes" #69

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes”

Mix It Up Challenge Blog "Anything Goes” w opt stamping (digital) #68

A Perfect Time to Craft - "Anything Goes" #11-2023

Crafts Galore Encore  "Anything Goes"

A Kat Scrappiness Hello!

 It's November and a new challenge is here. 

Our sponsor is this month is Kat Scrappiness, (KS) and they are offering a Kat Scrappiness gift package worth $100!  Unfortunately, due to high shipping cost, this prize could only be awarded to a winner (randomly selected) with a valid U.S. address.

The Challenge is:  ANYTHING TO DO WITH HOLIDAYS
(any holiday)

I'm not sure of how many of us send out Thanksgiving cards, but I definitely will be sending out at least one card.  It's pretty simple, but I really like how it came together.  A rainbow doesn't have to be the normal rainbow colors.  My rainbow happens to be Autumn colors.  You might make a Christmas rainbow. My next card has a Christmas rainbow.  Read on.

Card ONE

Card TWO Shaker Card with a Christmas Rainbow
Every single die, paper and enamel dot used on this card is from Kat Scrappiness.

This is a shiny, sparkly card, almost every inch covered with clear Wink of Stella.  I was squeezing every wink out of the Wink of Stella, so it is super sparkly.  I used Copic markers to color the rainbow and sentiment.  I had left-over cuts from a film strip die which I then die-cut with a smaller square die so I could layer the die cut to make a shaker card.  I used a clear top from a take home meal and covered the top with a last layer of paper to make the shaker part.

Close-up of Card Two
Those TINY little candy canes are some freebie ephemera from KS.

Card One Supplies:
Kat Scrappiness Happy Thanksgiving craft die cut from scrap packaging 

Kat Scrappiness Slimline Rainbow dies set 

Kat Scrappiness A2 Quilted Backdrop die
Copic markers for the rainbow

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Gloss - Woodland Green and Ripened Pumpkin

Vagabond die cut machine

Card Two Supplies:

Kat Scrappiness Slimline Rainbow dies set 
Kat Scrappiness Happy Holiday Word dies with Shadow
Kat Scrappiness The Lumber Yard slimline sized patterned paper no longer avail.
    however, a 6"X6" paper pack is now available.
Kat Scrappiness Candy Cane sprinkles no longer avail.
Kat Scrappiness Never Ending Square Dies
Kat Scrappiness A2 Filmstrip craft die (leftovers from cutting this die were used to cut the square insides - about 8 pieces)
Kat Scrappiness America The Great enamel dots & Ice Ice Baby enamel dots

Copic markers for the rainbow (R11, R20, R22, R24, R27 & R29)

Wink of Stella

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges for card #1
The Corrosive Challenge - “Anything Goes” DL. ART "Anything Goes FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE BLOG!  

I'm entering the following challenges for card #2

Classic Design - ATG 
Creatalicious - ATG #270 (not doing forest option)
Fab an Funky - Masculine I think the gray background makes it masculine 

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) #53 
Scrapping for Fun (Xmas colors)

Birch Press Challenge

  Today is the final day of the Die Cut Divas' challenge, so be sure to enter the challenge before 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time as the challenge will close.

Our Sponsor's Prize is a $20 gift card, so be sure to play for a chance to win.

The challenge is to use a layered dye set or to layer a Die over another Die.

I absolutely fell in love with this poinsettia die.  I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful poinsettia die ever. I love the detail and I think you could use either markers or distress inks to color this poinsettia.  I did use a nature type die set with this beauty and this great sentiment.  As I checked for a background, I found a square of paper in my stash to use.  This really is an amazing die.

I die cut this in white paper and used Copic markers to color the red leaves and to swipe over the white top layers of each leaf.  

Close-up

Supplies:
Birch Press Design  Splendid poinsettia Contour Layers
Birch Press Design Hillside Branch and Bramble Contour Layers
Birch Press Design Warm Wishes Vintage Sentiment
Kat Scrappiness Never Ending Square Dies
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

 

 

Waiting Until The Last Minute

 Waiting until the last minute - oh well.  I almost forgot to make a card to play with the Craft Roulette categories as I am having an issue with getting my photos from my main computer onto any blog posting.  I have to send an email to myself with an attachment of my photo and pick it up on my laptop to insert it into my blog post.  At least I know my issue is on my computer and am trying to solve it.  

The Categories are as follows with my interpretation:
Project: Cardstock + Not Cardstock (Card base + paper pieced elf hats)
Colors: Santa's Workshop (any color - rainbows, elves...)
Element: Collar(s) (Elf collars)
Random: Zig Zag (green zig zag ribbon)

I almost forgot the zig zag

 

Supplies:
Kat Scrappiness Diamond Wire and Wood Grain Frame craft die

Kat Scrappiness Slimline Rainbow die set

Kat Scrappiness Santa's Helper stamp and dies
Not sure who the sentiment is from

Zig Zag velvet ribbon
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

An Extra Card Featuring Birch Press Design

  The final day of the Die Cut Divas' challenge is October 31st, so be sure to enter the challenge before 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time as the challenge will close.

Our Sponsor's Prize is a $20 gift card, so be sure to play for a chance to win.

The challenge is to use a layered dye set or to layer a Die over another Die.

A big thanks to Cindy for this lovely Forest Leaf and Berries die cut.  She's made such beautiful cards with this die cut  I chose to color these in rose/violet tones with my Copic markers.  

Supplies:
Birch Press Design Forest Leaf and Berries Contour Layers
Birch Press Design Hugs Honey Script
Kat Scrappiness Enamel dots

Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

California Dreamin'

 California Dreamin'

Thank you to Linda of DCD for sending me this great stamp set from Hero Arts.  Linda found the right place for this stamp set and I had fun creating this fun card.  A little Copic marker here, a little Copic marker there and it's off to a friend who moved to Illinois from California.  I'm here to stay, no snow for me to shovel.  LOL

I'm having trouble inserting my photos from my files and I will work on this, but I can download directly from my photos.  This is a small card, but one that will be well received by my friend in the Chicago area as she lived here in California for most of her life.  AND she's coming back for a visit soon, well, fairly soon.  

This is a small square card, but perfect to fit in an A2 envelope. Wait until you see the cute envelope I made for this card.  I think Lesley's mailman will be hearing Owl sounds coming from his mailbag.

Inside of card and a perfect sentiment

The Envelope below - that's right.  I blame Kat Scrappiness for making this cute stamp set.  There's a separate owl and lots of fun sayings.  I wrote the name and address inside the large house and mailed it on its way after checking with the post office that I could indeed mail this.  What a cute surprise awaits my friend when she receives her mail in a few days. To color this image, I put paper in the envelope just in case the markers bled through to the back.

Supplies:
Hero Arts Golden State
Kat Scrappiness Owl Envelope Art Stamp set (only $4.99 right now)
Rubbernecker Nested RC Square - small die set
Kat Scrappiness Never Ending Square dies
The Paper Studio enamel dot - yellow
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

A Challenge For Me

 This was really a challenge for me!

Here's the categories for Craft Roulette that I had to put together to make a card.  Finding a large flower was one of the hardest items for me.  I couldn't find the exact thing I wanted so I decided to use this rose embossing folder and make it work.  I mean, What the Elf was I doing with a flower in my elf scene?  It's quirky enough that I'm going to send this to a guy friend.  

Project: A Dude's Card
Colors: Library
Element: Large Flower(s)
Random: Stitches

Supplies:
Kat Scrappiness Santa's Helper stamps & matching dies
Sizzix 3D Texture Fades embossing folder
Kat Scrappiness America The Great enamel dots
Copic markers
Oxide distress inks candied apple & twisted citron
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Simply White
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges
Peace on Earth Xmas "Always Christmas & Anything Goes" #50 Polkadoodle's Craft Challenge "Anything Goes" #42
Digi Choosday - "Anything Goes" #41
Park Hopping My Happy Place - Hellisgerdi Park in Iceland (The Elf Walk)
Creative Fingers - "Always Anything Goes" #264
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge "Anything Goes" #557 Creative Moments - "Anything Goes" #251    (It's Alive) Elves?  LOL