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With all the Halloween crafty goodies starting to arrive in the stores I have been in the mood to making cards for my favorite holiday! Tickled Pink Stamps is sponsoring Stamptacular Sunday Challenges this week! They have a photo inspiration challenge for us and imagine my delight when it looked like THIS:
I was giddy! I printed off Lil Pinkette Haunting Witch Audrey and used some dies to create a card that is too cute to spook! I recently acquired the fabulous Tim Holtz Branch Tree die and this is my first time using it! I know it is going to see many more times through my Cuttlebug before Halloween is over! Witch Audrey is colored with Copics, fussy cut, and popped up on foam squares.
The moon was created with my Classic Circles Nestabilities and a Marble Texture Cube stamps from Stampendous.
The sentiment, which is from a My Favorite Things set by the same name, has been stamped on one of the Spellbinders Fancy Tags dies. Papers are My Mind's Eye - Halloween Scary Sparkles. I added some black lace, a Martha Stewart punched bat (complete with rhinestone bling trail), and a metal corner.
My layout is from the current challenge for Terrifically Thrilling Thursday at Shelly's Images. There is a fabulous sketch, but I'm afraid I took a few liberties with it, such as replacing the second rectangle with my tree. I do hope that you'll stop by the Tickled Pink Stamps blog to see how the rest of the {PINK} ladies interpreted the photo inspiration. And I hope you'll be inspired to play along!
Markers used: Copics (E11, E21, E00, E13, E15, E17, E19, W4, W6, W8, W10, R20, Y35, YR04, YR07) and Prismacolor Art Markers (149).
I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:
- Sentimental Sundays: #114-Fall
- Catch the Bug: Anything Goes
- Challenge Up Your Life: #75-Everything Goes
- Simply Create Too: #19-Anything Goes
- PaperPlay Challenges: '12-Week 31-Layer It Up
- House of Gilli: #38-Fall Colors
Thanks for visiting and I'll be back in a bit with my second post today for the new Corrosive Challenge!
{hugs}
Regan
Happy 4th of July!!! While it's nice to have a day off in the middle of the work week, today is about more than just that and fun in the sun. I wanted to make sure I remember that I live in a country where I am blessed with many freedoms and privileges. We are not a country without problems and shortcomings, but I feel lucky to be able to celebrate Independence Day in the United States of America. And today I have a card showcasing my patriotic pride!
I'm here to tell you about Tickled Pink Stamps' sponsorship of Fab 'n' Funky. Appropriately enough their challenge is "Stars and Stripes" (#128). I do have striped designer paper and a die cut star on my creation, but what I loved was this designer paper I found at Joann that had the words stars and stripes printed all across it! It was perfect for this card!
The TPS digi image I selected for my card is Party Pinkette Coraline. She is colored with Copics and Prismacolor Art Markers. I paper pieced her balloon with the striped paper as well as using it for the star. The star and ribbon banner dies are both from Spellbinders. That fabulous rhinestone flourish is a Michaels Recollections embellishment and it reminded me of fireworks so I added it to the card. The sketch I followed is a fairly CAS one over at Sentimental Sundays. It was a bonus part of the "Be Patriotic" (#109) challenge this week.
Be sure to stop by the Tickled Pink Stamps blog to see what the other {PINK} ladies have dreamed up for this challenge. Not everyone is celebrating July 4th so it's fabulous to see their creative interpretations of the theme!
I will be attending a cook out at my parents' house with the small man today. We didn't make it to see any fireworks displays this year (with the exception of the illegal ones someone in the neighborhood lights off at all hours of the night!) but we'll enjoy our holiday just the same. It's probably for the best considering I'm the girl who managed to burn her finger on a fairly innocuous sparkler one year! lol
Thanks for visiting and hope you have a spectacular day no matter what country's colors you hold dear!
I'd also like to enter this card into the following challenges:
- Celebrate the Occasion: #69-4th of July
- Die Cuttin' Divas: #72-Red, White, and Blue plus add a patriotic symbol (star)
- Party Time Tuesdays: #75-Be Patriotic and Show Your Country's Colors (USA=Red, White, and Blue)
- Incy Wincy Designs: Patriotism- Use only colors or items from your country (USA=Red, White, and Blue)
- Love To Create: #22-Stars and Stripes
- Made Especially For You: Independence Day + bling
- My Craft Spot: #62-4th of July & Canada Day
- Paper Playtime: #78-Die Cuts with Red, White, and Blue as main colors
- Tammy's Scrappin Corner: #17-Celebrations/4th of July
- Creative Inspirations Paint: Inspired by Independence Day
- Gingerloft Challenge: #43-Red, White, and Blue
- 2 Sisters: #98-Red, White, and Blue with optional glitter/bling
- Just Us Girls: #143-Wild Card-Use Stars and Sparkle
- Bloggers: Celebrate the 4th
- Card Makin Mamas: #48-Color Challenge-Red, White, and Blue
- Our Craft Lounge: #123-Let Freedom Ring
- Pattie's Creations: #47-Color Theme-Red, White, and Blue
- Simply Create Too: #16-Country Where You Live
- Stampin with the Dragon: Red, White, and Blue
- Sweet 'n Sassy: #60-Stars and Stripes
{hugs}
Regan
Hello! Well, we're half way through the work week and that much closer to the weekend. I'm freaking out a bit as it's one of those crazy, hectic crafty weeks and I am off to a slow start. I'm hoping to gain some momentum and get things accomplished now.... because sometimes the hardest part is getting started and I've done that! So today I'm here to tell you about another fabulous sponsorship from Tickled Pink Stamps! I'm sure many of you have heard the news that Kellie has decided to close TPS down. It is heart-breaking for TPS fans everywhere, but she needs to do what is best for her and her family. The good news is that though there won't be any new images released the store will remain open for some time so that you can purchase all your favorite existing Lolitas, Lads, and Pinkettes in digi form! And since we have some cool sponsorships that we are still participating in, you could possibly WIN a couple of those images too!
Today it's Divas By Design and their challenge is "Tickled Pink"! Let's see you use LOTS of pink! I did, but a bit of blue snuck in as well. My image is Party Pinkette August, and she can be found here in the TPS shop. She's colored with Copics with a touch of Stardust glitter pen. Papers are Basic Grey - Urban Prairie. I've used a couple of dies, one Spellbinder (Picot Circles) and one Die-namics from My Favorite Things. The only embellishments I added were a few flowers and some large half pearls, one in each corner. I didn't want to distract too much from the lovely Mojo Monday sketch (#241). The sentiment is also from My Favorite Things.
If you'd like a chance to play along for a Tickled Pink prize then visit Divas By Design. Also pop over to the Tickled Pink Stamps blog to see what the {PINK} ladies have come up with for this challenge! It was an easy one for us! After all, {PINK} is what we do!
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check back later this week as I'll have a few posts from Sassy Studio Designs! We're in the middle of previews for the new release, which is happening on Saturday! Plus I'll have another Fabulous Freebie Friday for you as well!
Have a terrific day!
{hugs}
Regan
Happy Easter! I hope the Bunny was good to everyone and that there is enough chocolate in your house to make your dentist cringe! Before I head off for Easter dinner with the family, I wanted to tell you quickly about a fabulous Tickled Pink Stamps sponsorship for Paper Sundaes! It is one of their yummy sundae "toppings" bar challenges, and you have some delightful items to choose from - kraft card stock, die cuts, lace, and charms. You must select at least 2 of the 4 to use on your project. I had it in my head that "lace" was "doily" for some reason so I have only used 3 out of 4! Oopsie!! Although the Martha Stewart border punch I used does have a definite lacy feel to it.
For my card I've selected School Pinkette Heidi as my image. She was recently released along with her three classmates - Chloe, Kira, and Jessie! Papers are from the Grade School stack from DCWV. The fish tail pennant element was made with pieces from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics from My Favorite Things. I added a few WOC flowers and an apple charm. My layout is the current Mojo Monday sketch (#235).
Be sure to head over to the Tickled Pink Stamps blog to see what the rest of the {PINK} ladies have created! And play along over at Paper Sundaes for your chance to win a fantastic TPS prize!
Enjoy your holiday, if you celebrate it, and have a lovely day!
{hugs}
Regan
Hi! I'm back with another Tickled Pink Stamps School Pinkette preview! Today we are showcasing Kira! I imagine her as the one who makes the school uniform fashionable. She's smart, sweet, and a little bit sassy. And she is front and center of this fabulous Crazy 4 Challenges sketch (C4C130), colored in Copics and Prismacolor Art Markers, fussy cut, and popped up on foam squares. Papers are Oxford from Basic Gray, and I couldn't wait to use them! All other embellishments are from my stash (Tim Holtz Type Charms, pleated ribbon, pearl strip, flowers). I used the Tim Holtz File Tab die to add a little interest. I also put a dab of glaze pen on the lenses of her glasses. The gorgeous Picot Circle die is a Spellbinders Nestie!
Please head over to the Tickled Pink Stamps blog to see what the rest of the amazing {PINKette} ladies have created with this lil darling! And if you leave a comment there, you'll be entered for a chance to win a digi image of your own!
Thanks again for dropping in! Have a fabulous Monday!
{hugs}
Regan
Welcome to the first day of previews for the new Pinkette digis from Tickled Pink Stamps! There are four darling images in all in the School Pinkette line, which will be released on April 5th. Today we are sharing the first cutie with you, and her name is Chloe! Isn't she adorable in her school girl skirt and backpack?! I just love her fab hair cut too!
I used the current sketch from Graphicat Designs sketch challenge (#4) as my layout. Paired with some Basic Gray papers from their Out of Print collection, and embellished with flowers, baker's twine, a rhinestone flourish, and a Tim Holtz muse token, this little sweetie is ready to learn! Or at least take on recess!
Markers used: Copics (E11, E21, E00, E23, E25, E27, W4, W6, W8, W10, R20, R85, BG15).
Please head over to the Tickled Pink Stamps blog to meet the lovely ladies from the newly expanded Pinkette design team and to see all the gorgeous creations they have to share with you! Plus if you leave a comment on the TPS blog you could be the lucky one who wins a copy of this sweet school girl for your very own!
I'm afraid I have been lax with my crafting this week because I had my nose buried in a paperback copy of The Hunger Games, but I will be back later with a new Corrosive Challenge as well as more Pinkette previews!
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
- Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: #126-Use a Digi Image
- Pattie's Creations Design Challenge: #40-Anything Goes
- Stampin' for the Weekend: #6-Anything Goes
Thanks for popping in and enjoy your day!
{hugs}
Regan
Hello, my crafty friends! How is everyone today? I'm here to show you my entry for this week's
Tickled Pink Stamps challenge! Challenge #15 was to create something using a TPS image and the lovely sketch above designed by Emma. I decided to use Faith. She is one of the new Lil Pinkette images that were released last week. Isn't she sweet? I've used the digi version, but these are only available for one week out of the month so grab her now if you love her because TPS Digi Days for this month end April 21st! I am still behind on birthday cards, but I have the next few upcoming ones covered already so we'll see if I can catch up yet!
I am taking my son to see the Easter Bunny today... Wish me luck as he is at the age where this could result in a freak out rather than a pleasant experience. Last year he was only seven months old and saw a big smile in the Bunny photo... I have a suspicion there will not be a repeat performance! loll But I have to be able to say I tried!
I hope you liked my card and thanks for taking a look! Have a fabulous day!
Card Supplies
Images: Lil Pinkette - Faith (Tickled Pink Stamps)
Ink: printer; Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger); Copics (E21, E11, E00, R20, Y32, Y35, Y38); Prismacolor Art Markers (194, 198, 10, 208, 192)
Paper: Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink, and Pretty in Pink card stock (Stampin' Up); white card stock (Georgia Pacific); Deena's Penny Lane (My Mind's Eye)
Accessories: Doily Lace border punch (Martha Stewart); branch and butterfly punches (Martha Stewart); Baja Breeze seam binding (Stampin' Up); Cappuccino baker's twine (The Twinery); Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder (Provocraft); Tea Roses Snow (Prima); Boutique Fleur mulberry paper mini roses (Recollections); Opaline designer half pearl swirls (Basic Grey); adhesive pearls (Michaels); faux pearls (unknown); (Inspirational Word stick pin (Joann Craft Essentials); Modern Avalanche button (Bazzill Basics); crafty power tape (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L); glue dots; 3D dots
