Orange!

As we continue the journey through the colors over at the Path of Positivity we have come to the Oranges.  

Now, orange is a tricky color for me.  Orange seems to turn into rusts and then red; marigold and then yellow; spice and then brown!  It just moves into a different color family so quickly in my mind.  UGH!  Not sure if this is true for everyone or if it is just the way I see this color.  



I'll also admit, orange is not one of my favs; however, we can't celebrate my favorite season without the color!  Gorgeous leaves, pumpkins, cider, spice, campfires,,,they are all fall/autumn shades of orange!  Fall wouldn't be so beautiful without orange!

My card begins with this delightful digital image from our sponsor Imagine That Digi Stamp.  How cute is Pumpkin Kitties with this sentiment!  The set comes with several different sentiments as well as PRE-COLORED and black and white digis.  

I chose to go with a black and white digi and Copic color these sweeties.  My paper is from stash and the leaves were cut in Design Space.  A little twine, embossing, and a couple of buttons and we're ready for fall!  

My kitties are off to the following challenges:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  AG with Critter
Crafty Cardmakers:  All Creatures Great and Small
Stamping Sensations:  Something starting with letter B
(Buttons) with the digital stamp Pumpkin Kitties
Crafty Friends Challenge:  Animals/birds
Imagine That Digi Stamp:  Year Round Link Up use ITDS

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Be sure to come on 
over to 
Path of Positivity 
and see 
what the team 
thinks about orange!  
You can also find 
more information 
about entering 
the challenge!  

Thanks to our 
wonderful sponsors this month:
LunaGirl and Imagine That Digi Stamp  

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Spooky Treat Box

It's the "unofficial end of Summer" with the Labor Day Weekend here in the US.  That means we start looking toward all the great fall festivals, holidays and dinners!  Autumn is chalked full of celebrations for our family.  In addition to the traditional Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas we have the majority of our family birthdays.  It's definitely a very busy time of year.  

We all know what that means to the crafter....crunch time!!!!  Time to "get our game on"!  I've started some Halloween fun with these adorable papers and digi from Winnie Wednesday at Polkadoodles.   This particular digi is Winnie Wednesday Trick or Treat.  You can find her at Polkadoodles with all the downloadable paper and sentiments:  Winnie Wedndesday Full Collection.

The candy (treat) box design is from Kit and Clowder November 2017 Free Book Class.  It makes a book/box for any sort of treat.  Now, I will admit, I tweaked the dimensions some to make it the size I wanted.  I chose to make the base of the "book" out of a cereal box that measured 11.5 inches long; my dimensions ended up being 11.5 inches x 6.75 inches.  My plan is to fill the area with snack size candies for my little grand-girl for a Halloween Treat!

My front picture design (trees, leaves, and path) also comes from a Kit and Clowder Monthly Markers Class:  July 2018.   You can check out the Kit and Clowder FaceBook Page to learn more about classes, contests, freebies, and fun!

I started this project by designing the completed picture in Cricut Design Space.  There I could bring in my Polkadoodles images and roughly place what I wanted to pencil draw later.                                                                                                                                                 I printed (removing the trees, sign post, and path) and cut 1) the coloring panel and 2) the pieces I wanted to cut for the inside of the box.  (See pictures or video below.)                                                                                      After sketching in the path, trees, and sign, I Copic colored my front panel.                                                                                                                                                     I cut all my papers to size to decorate the box and assembled that.  I added the ribbon closure, front panel, fall floral pieces to embellish.

My candy box is off to the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments:  Bingo ~  2 pattern papers, die cut, flowers

Dream Valley Challenges:  Autumn Colors

Simon Says Stamp:  Fall/Autumn

The Outlawz Paper ala Mode:  Special Occasion/non birthday

The Ribbon Girl:  AG

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AG Thank You!

It's Thursday and time for a new challenge over at The Outlawz Twisted Thursday; the twist for our anything goes challenge is Anything Goes.

We have been generously sponsored by Imagine That Digi Stamp this month and it has been such a fun month working with all the beautiful papers, PRE-COLORED digis and ephemera, black & white digis to color, etc!  The collections are packed full of fun!

This week I created with J'aime Paris and the Paris in Summer Papers.  These are absolutely charming images and the colors are beautiful!  

I printed my sentiment onto a white card base in Cricut Design Space.  The bicycle, which is PRE-COLORED and already placed on the white border, was also cut in DS along with a grey shadow for my bike to pop it off the card a bit.  

Printed paper from the collection, some 3-D tape, and a scrap of ribbon completes this quick card ready to thank a friend!  

This little bike is riding off to the following challenges:  

Die Cuttin Divas:  What Makes You Happy (Thankfulness and carefree days!)
ITDS Year Round Link Up:  AG with ITDS
Try it on Tuesday:  Take a Ride

Be sure to visit

 The Outlawz Twisted Thursday for all the details about the challenge and to check out all fun inspiration from the DT and participants!

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3, 2, 1 Blast Off!

The new theme for the Cut It Up challenge is ABC's and/or 123's!  Sort of a fun way to start off the new school season with the traditional letters and numbers.  So, use letters and or numbers in your project and don't forget your die cuts!!

This card takes me back to my college days when I took an astronomy class.  I was lucky to have grown up with a dad who was an avid amateur astronomer; so, I had some experience in this science.  Our college also had a great conservatory.  

I can just imagine the dreams this little fellow has as he gazes up into the evening sky!

Digi  ~ Polkadoodles Little Dudes Astronaut
Word Paper ~ Polkadoodles Knight and Dragon

Background Stars ~ iCraft Deco Foil and Transfer Gel
Twine, Inks, Copics

Dies:  
Moon ~ Trick or Treat

Frame, Font, and Numbers ~ CTMH Artbooking

Star Border inside of card ~ CTMH Artistry

He will be sharing his findings at the following challenges:  

Craft Rocket Challenges:  AG
Seize the Birthday:  AG + Birthday
Double D Challenge:  Moon and the Stars
TTCRD:  AG

When you visit the Cut It Up blog, have fun viewing the DT projects and check out the rules and prize info.  Then be sure to share your project with us ~ don't forget the die cut to have a chance to win a prize from our amazing sponsors. 

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Primary Colors!

It's Thursday and time for a new challenge over at The Outlawz Twisted Thursday; the twist for our anything goes challenge is Primary Colors.


We are generously sponsored by Imagine That Digi Stamp this month.  I Copic colored the black and white lifesaver digi from My Sailmate and used paper from the Nautical 6x6" Digi Paper Pack 16 Designs.  My Sailmate is filled with delightful digis ~ PRE-COLORED and Black and White for you to color in your favorite medium!  

Be sure to visit

 The Outlawz Twisted Thursday for all the details about the challenge and to check out all fun inspiration from the DT and participants!

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Christmas Contemplation

Here's a little mixed media piece I made for my studio.  Sometimes, we all need to be reminded during the holidays to slow down, relax, and contemplate!  I was inspired by this charming Polkadoodles digi, Delivering Gifts by Sledge, and the idea just ran from there.  Winnie looks so 'deep in thought' as she travels through the snow with her companions.  

I started by Copic coloring the image, and then turned to my background.  I chose a tan plaid paper from Winnie White Christmas Big Kahuna Download.  I imported that pattern into Cricut Design Space and added the snowflakes (Winnie Winterland) in red, green and tan.  While I was in DS, I printed out the tags (Winnie Winterland) and the sentiment (Winnie Special Moments Quotes) onto a red rectangle changing the font to white.  

Once all was printed and cut, it was time for some messy fun!  I brushed matte medium over the background and "drew" around the area where my image would go with a brown pen smudging as I went.  I did some minimal stamping and inked the edges of the tags.     

Next, I adhered the background paper to a piece of corrugated cardboard from an old box.  Texture pasted went around the edges for a snowy effect!  Now for my favorite part, adhering all the pieces.  I love it when it comes to this point and I get to start choosing all the goodies!  What's even better is almost everything here was in my scrap bag!  

My plan is to hang this through the holidays and then hole punch for a Holiday Art Journal.  Who knows, I may end up keeping it a piece of wall art.  Hmmmm......I'll have to contemplate this!  

Material List:

Polkadoodles Digi:  Delivering Gifts by Sledge
Polkadoodles Paper:  Winnie White Christmas Big Kahuna Download
Polkadoodles Tags and  Snowflake:  Winnie Winterland
Polkadoodles Sentiment:  Winnie Special Moments Quotes
Copic Markers
White Gel Pen
Texture Paste
Destress Collage Medium
Metallic Gold Paint
Pearl White Paint
Brown Marker Pen
Corrugated Cardboard
Brown inks and various stamps from stash
Odds and Ends from Stash:  Fibers, Gems, Ribbons, Sequins, Button, Gold Thread, etc

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Hey, have you ever wanted to be a Guest Designer with us over at Polkadoodles?  Check out the Digi Choosday page for the details!  

Be sure to head over to Digi Choosday and check out the amazing projects from our team!  Then come share what you are crafting; we'd love to see it!  Remember, when you visit the Digi Choosday Site to pick up your discount code to Polkadoodles; it's good all day today....Tuesday!  It's a great way to pick up those digi's you've had your eye on!  While you're there, you might want to sign up for the Newsletter so you never miss out on special events!

I'm off contemplating the following challenges: 

The Corrosive Challenge:  AG
We Love to Create:  AG Mixed Media
The Outlawz Festive Friday:  Christmas
Aud Sentiments:  AG with a sentiment
ABC Christmas Challenge:  Q is for Quote
Back to Basics and Beyond:  Use a Digi Image
Sweet Stampin' Christmas:  Christmas

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Back to School Layout!

It's Thursday and time for a new challenge over at The Outlawz Twisted Thursday; the twist for our anything goes challenge is Use a School Supply.


We are generously sponsored by Imagine That Digi Stamp this month and I chose to work with several PRE-COLORED images from School Days KD-Kit and three different papers from the School Days Digi Papers.  Everything you see here is from these two collections!  There are tons of adorable school sentiments, supplies, papers, etc in these bundles perfect for your back to school/teacher projects!  

I put this 100% digital layout together on a Mac using the Pages/Notes program.  No special add ons or expenses, just the traditional program that came with my computer.  It's such a quick and fun way to use these beautiful images from ITDS!  

You have several options of how you can use your digital layout creations:  

*Print off your layouts and adhere them into scrapbooks.
*Make books out of them.
*Print them 12 x 12 traditional size and slide them into clear sleeves for a Scrapbook.
 *Send it over the computer to far away relatives so they can be a part of the fun!  
*Size them for holiday cards.
*Use your imagination for many more uses!

My 100% Digital Layout is off to:  

TTCRD:  AG
Classic Design Team:  AG
Crafter's Galore Encore:  AG

Be sure to visit The Outlawz Twisted Thursday for all the details about the challenge and to check out all fun inspiration from the DT and participants!

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Christmas Fairy

Had some fun coloring up a Christmas card!  Decided it was time to put some of my Kit and Clowder Classes to the test and combine them into one card with these adorable Polkadoodles images.  

I started with the three digi stamps listed below.  I printed that and then very lightly drew in the post for the lantern and the snow drifts with a pencil.  Then the Copic coloring fun began!  Once I had my image colored, I added the gel pen and Stickles.  The Snowflakes are actually flowers, but I liked them for this winter/Christmas scene!  So, I inked them up in coordinating colors, added glitter and gems and there we are!  

My coloring techniques include:
Snow from November 2016 Monthly Class
Fairy Wings from August 2017 Monthly Class
Sky and Metal Lantern from March 2018 Monthly Class
Wood Post from June 2018 Monthly Class
Skin and Hair Class

Polkadoodles digis and SVG cuts:
Holly Lantern

Snowdrift Dog

Winnie Wings
Winnie White Christmas Big Kahuna Bundle
Snowflake (Flower) dies from Horace and Boo Floral Foliage

Stash Embellishments:
Twine
Ink
Gems 
White gel pen
Stickles

This sweet little Christmas Fairy and her pup are off to the sprinkle some holiday magic at the following challenges:

Creatalicious:  Fairytales
Brown Sugar:  Fairies and Fantasy
C.R.A.F.T.:  Christmas
The Outlawz ~ Songs and Rhymes:  Fairy NightSongs
12 Months of Christmas:  AG No opt twist

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Fav Colors....

The new theme for the Cut It Up challenge is Favorite Colors!  I love blues and browns together.  For this project I chose to go with denim blue and brown for my Miniature Christmas Photo Album.  

This little album celebrates my daughter's 5 Christmases with her husband and Lucy...and now Cass!   

Our challenge is sponsored by Ink on 3 and the Pansy Tea SVG Kit has a perfect little purse that made a great album cover.  I made a few modifications.  I chose to make it a little more rustic/country so I used the reindeer in lieu of a bow and added metal studs to the straps.  I cut a second set of pieces for the back since my reindeer would have been upside down after folding it.  Finally, I enclosed a magnet closure between layers.      

The pattern papers are also from Ink on 3:  Christmas Memories and Snowflake and Stripes (currently free!)  These come in black and white, but are easily made brown with a little computer magic!  The brown cardstocks are DCWV.

Sending a little holiday cheer to the following challenges:  

A Bit More Time to Craft:  AG
Classic Design Team:  AG
Merry Little Christmas:  AG Christmas
Worldwide Open Design Team:  AG

When you visit the Cut It Up blog, have fun viewing the DT projects and check out the rules and prize info.  Then be sure to share your project with us ~ don't forget the die cut to have a chance to win a prize from our amazing sponsors. 

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Lemons!

It's Thursday and time for a new challenge over at The Outlawz Twisted Thursday; the twist for our anything goes challenge is Taste of Summer.  What is more summery than a bright yellow lemon flavored treat!  

We are generously sponsored by Imagine That Digi Stamp this month and my Copic colored treat and sentiment are from Parfait Delights.  I used a couple of bright, summery papers from the Tooty Fruity Digi Papers.

  

Sending this treat off to the following challenges:  
A Perfect Time to Craft:  AG
TTCRD:  AG
ITDS:  AG with ITDS
Moo-Mania & More:  Summertime

Be sure to visit

 The Outlawz Twisted Thursday for all the details about the challenge and to check out all fun inspiration from the DT and participants!

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Foil meets Polkadoodles!

It's a new challenge over at Digi Choosday and we are sharing Summer Holidays projects this week.  Our Challenges are always Anything Goes for all of your wonderful entries!  

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Now, this music theme card might seem a bit odd for Summer Holidays, but our Summer family holidays were always spent at concerts!  It seems someone was always at a music festival or camp over the summer.  Then after college, we were all playing somewhere!  

I started with the trumpet from Work & Play 8 Feel the Music and imported that digi into my Design Space program.  I did add a couple of very thin lines to include the circle in the 'pinky ring' as well as one on each end of the trumpet to make the stencil work correctly.   If you need some direction in cutting a stencil from a digi, check out this VIDEO.  

Once the stencil was done, I cut it from acetate alternative and printed the background paper.  Now, again I got a bit creative and grabbed the lined paper from Winnie Wonderland or Winnie in Wonderland Big Kahuna Bundle.  Then I added the music paper from Feel the Music over the top as an overlay before printing it.  (It's the digital form of stamping those music lines right over the paper!  How fun is that!!)  I then added the "jazz" sentiment also from Feel the Music.  

The red background paper is from Halloween Trick or Treat Papers or the adorable Winnie Wednesday Bundle.

As for the foiling, I used my trumpet stencil to add Deco Foil Transfer Gel to the printed card.  I let that dry over night; it takes about an hour or so for it to turn clear.  Then simply lay the foil over the gel, place it on a piece of cardstock sandwiched in parchment paper, and run it through a laminator.  ...and look...something shiny!  ;)

A few little gems & ink and it's done!


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Hey, have you ever wanted to be a Guest Designer with us over at Polkadoodles?  Check out the Digi Choosday page for the details!  

Be sure to head over to Digi Choosday and check out the amazing projects from our team!  Then come share what you are crafting; we'd love to see it!  Remember, when you visit the Digi Choosday Site to pick up your discount code to Polkadoodles; it's good all day today....Tuesday!  It's a great way to pick up those digi's you've had your eye on!  While you're there, you might want to sign up for the Newsletter so you never miss out on special events!

My shiny trumpet is off to play at the following challenges: 

Always Fun:  Let it Sparkle
Pile it On:  Try a New Technique (Transfer gel and foil)
Crafter's Castle:  AG
Crafter's Cafe:  Relaxing
4 Crafty Chicks:  AG with twist ~ Music

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