Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge #11 - Christmas / Hanukkah

Good evening everyone! I am a bit behind getting my project posted. My hubby just had surgery. He had both wrists done for Carpal Tunnel and his trigger finger fixed as well. I've been playing nurse :)  So! I apologize for posting late and I hope to see you joining in on our challenge :)

We have some fantastic sponsors for November!




We want to thank all of our sponsors for their generosity. Thank you so very much.. you are so appreciated! Be sure to visit their shops!

Here is my project for our November Challenge:








For this card I have used 'Pulling Down The Christmas Tree' from Knitty Kitty Digis. I've used my Copic Markers to color up this image. I've used some foam tape to pop up the different levels of the tree. The Merry Christmas is die cut and I've added a few gems. I've also added a bit of Wink Of Stella around the tree. I had a lot of fun coloring all the different kittens! On the inside I used a corner die.

Copic Markers Used:

• Tree and Holly: G12, G14, G16, G19, G29
• Bricks: E11, E13, E15, E18
• Logs and Mantle: E43, E44, E47
• Floor: E31, E33, E35, E47
• Yellow Highlights: Y00, Y11, Y15, YR15
• Flame: R35, YR15, Y15, Y11
• Wall: N0, N1, N3, N5, N7, N9
• Berries, Baubles, Stocking: R22, R24, R29, R46
• Silver Baubles: C00, C1, C3, C5, C7
• Train: C00, C1, C3, C5, C7
• Blue Baubles: B00, B01, B02
• Gold Baubles: Y00, Y11, Y15, YR24
• Garland: R29, V15, R22, B04, Y15
• Purple Baubles: V12, V15, V17
• Cats: E43, E44, E47; E08, E15, E35; YR21, YR25, W5, W7, W9; W5, W7, W9; C3, C5, C7, C9; N1, N3, N5, N9; E15, E18; E33, E35, E19, E39; C00, C1; T1, T3, T5; T7, T9; T7, T9, YR23, YR24; YR23, YR24; E43, E44, E47, E49

Extra Sassy at The East Wind!!

Good morning!

Today is a new challenge at The East Wind! Can you believe it is the 1st of April!! The challenge this time around is to Make Mine Extra Sassy! (image or sentiment with attitude). Here is what I have come up with:








This is the lovely Aurora Summer Breeze (F0415)!! Isn't she beautiful!! I colored her with my copic markers. I also used a white gel pen. I added a bit of stitching, the sassy sentiment. The oval die is a My Favorite Things die and the purple oval is a Spellbinders die. There is a bit of lace, some white dew drops and the fan dies as well. For the background I splattered white and purple paint on the black paper. I love splattered paint!

Copic Markers Used: 

• Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11, E13
• Lips: R20, R22
• Hair: E21, E97, E99, E39, E59
• Flowers: V15, V17
• Eyes: YG0000, YG13, YG17

Challenges:

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Open-Minded Crafting Fun Winners Announced and Midway for Challenge #13.

Good morning everyone! Happy Weekend!! :)  Today is Saturday and that means Open-Minded Crafting Fun Day!!!  And today is our post of winners and DT picks this morning and then at noon our Midway post for Challenge #13 which has a theme of Patriotic Colors. So, be sure to hop over today!!  Here is my card for our midway post:







For this card I used Jewel from A & T Digital Designs. I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils and Copic Markers. I added a bit of glitter on her wings to add a bit of sparkle. I added stars, rosettes, ribbon and pearls. I used two oval dies from Spellbinders. I did a little bit of doodle stitching  and I used a stamp for the "thinking of you" sentiment. I did a little bit of decoupage on this... I popped her out and I popped the hearts at different levels.

Our sponsors for this Challenge #13 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun are:



Thank you to our amazing sponsors!!

Copic:

• Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11, E13

Challenges:

• Challenge #24: Anything Goes @ Crafting From The Heart.
• Challenge #64: Fairy Day @ Creative Card Crew.
• Things With Wings @ Incy Wincy Designs Challenge.
• Challenge #146: Thinking of You @ The Paper Makeup Stamps Blog.
• Week #217: Red, White and Blue @ City Crafter Challenge Blog.
• June: Anything Goes w/a Handmade Bow @ Craft-Dee BowZ.
• Challenge #41: Anything Goes @ Fan-Tastic Tuesday Hip To Be Square.
• Anything Goes @ Just Inspirational Challenges.
• IIC #165: Anything Goes @ Inky Impressions Challenges.
• June: A Panel and A Pennant Sketch @ Kathy's Waffle Sketch File.
• PWC316: Red, White and Blue @ Paper Pretties.
• Anything Goes @ Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #35: Anything Goes @ The Stamping Chef.
• Challenge #138: Anything Goes @ Word Art Wednesday.
• 4 CC #200: Stripes @ 4 Crafty Chicks*
• Challenge #95: Stitching (Faux) and Ribbon @ Crafty Ribbons Challenge.
• Challenge #237: Anything Goes @ Crafty Catz.
• Challenge #41: Anything Goes @ Creative Fingers Challenge.
• Challenge #63: Anything Goes @ Sister Act Card Challenge.
• Challenge #21: Always Anything Goes @ Scribble and Scrap Blog & Challenge.
• 2TC79: Red, White and Blue with Stars @ Twisted Tuesday Challenge.
• Challenge #266: Things With Wings @ Crafty Creations Challenge.
• Challenge #21: Anything Goes @ Crafty Girls Challenges.
• Challenge #35: Anything Goes @ Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge Blog.
• Challenge #3: Anything Goes @ Crafting At The Weekend.
• Challenge #26: Anything Goes @ Paper Creators Crafts.
• Challenge #77: Red, White and Blue @ Pumpkin Spice.

Meljen's Designs Challenge #144

Good morning everyone!! Today we have the start of Challenge #144 at Meljen's Designs!! The theme for this challenge is "Be Square" (Use Square Elements).

I used the awesome image Cozy Little Chickadees at Meljen's Designs. I colored the image with Copic. I popped the beaks and scarves. I used a Marvy Snow Marker for the snow and the little square tiles I have had in my stash since I can remember. That would be no less than 10 years LOL! I used Bo Bunny papers. I cut out two squares that are behind with Spellbinder dies. The sentiment was made by me. I also inked the edges of the image and sentiment with ColorBox Cranberry ink.

Copic:
Chickadees: C00, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, E000 on the belly edges
Cheeks: R20, R22
Blue Scarf: B34, B37, B39
Purple Scarf: V12, V15, V17
Green: YG01, YG06, YG07
Red: R2r, R27, R29

Challenges:

• Anything Goes @ Lady Anne's Challenges
• Challenge #161: Purple and Blue @ Creative Belli Blog
• Challenge #59: Anything Goes @ Digistamps4Joy
• Challenge #96: Anything Goes @ The Paper Shelter
• All About Love @ Whimsical Designs
• Anything Goes Greeting Card Challenge @ The Outlawz
• TTCRD Challenge Jan 22-28: Anything Goes @ Through the Craftroom Door
• Anything Goes Challenge @ Lady Anne's Challenges
• CWLC #24: Anything Goes @ Created With Love
• Challenge #69: Winter/Winter Sports @ Creative Stamp Friends
• Challenge #72: Warm Thoughts @ Paper Makeup Stamps
• Anything Goes @ Eureka Stamps
• Merry Monday #46: For the Birds @ Always Playing With Paper
• Challenge #144: Anything Goes @ MyGrafico Challenges
• January: Baby It's Cold Outside @ Without Words
• Day #24: Lovely Liquids (Marvy Snow Marker) @ 365 Cards

 One more day and then I can work from home and stay in my pajamas! LOL! I hope you all have a great rest of your week!!