Hey there, I'm back with my very own challenge for the Hope You Can Cling To card drive through Splitcoaststampers!
Cancer affects almost everyone in one way or another; whether it's you, a family member or a friend. 2012 has been exceptionally tough for my family...we lost both my mother- and father-in-law to cancer in July and September of this year. It's the continued support of family and friends that helps us get through this difficult time in our lives.
My challenge to you: make a project to support someone that may be having a "ruff" day. Your project must have a dog on it. Although it is not a requirement to include pink, it would be great if you could work it in!
I can't wait to see what you create! Remember, to be eligible for prizes, you must upload your project to the HYCCT gallery. Have fun!
Here's the inside...
COPIC COLORING:
DOG: E37, E35, E33, E31 MUZZLE/TAIL: E31, E30, 0 NOSE: E49, E47, E44 COLLAR: G85, G82 CHAIR: E49, E47, E44, T3, T2, T1, 0
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: WSD Relax to the Max; OCL Pat the Dog
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye (Deena's Penny Lane Feeling Groovy "Uniquely You" Individual Blooms and Abbey Road Stomp "Brothers" Caveman Stripes)
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix (Big Shot and Oval Tag Sizzlits); Spellbinders Petite Oval; paper snips; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; The Twinery Seaweed twine; seam binding; sponge; non-stick craft mat; mini spritzer (water); heat tool; Zig 2-way Glue pen; Score-Tape; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Paper piecing; sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Hey there, here's another card for the Hope You Can Cling To card drive through Splitcoaststampers. This one is for Denise's (aka resqbarbie) challenge, Stand Like a Flamingo. She wanted us to create a project using one of everything. I used 1 image, 1 computer generated sentiment (colored with Copics) and 1 die cut arrow. I had to make that one embellishment count so I covered it with Stickles! And how about these boys supporting "the girls" by wearing pink? Sexy...LOL! The stamp is from Whipper Snapper Designs and is called Champion Heartache. This is the first time I've stamped it and I would have never guessed in a million years that I would be coloring it pink! Green and Yellow (Go Ducks!)...but not pink! I'm glad I did it though, because I LOVE IT! I've been going through glaze pen withdrawls (haven't used it for a while), so I'm glad to say both of the football players eyes have been glazed. *grin* I'm also entering this into the Copic Oz Think Pink challenge.
Here's the inside...
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E21, E02, E01, E00, R81 SHIRTS: R85, R83, R81, C3, C1, C00 PANTS: R85, R83, R81, C3, C1, C00 HELMET: C3, C1, C00 SHOES: C6, C4, C2, C0, C3, C1, C00 SOCKS: R85, R83, R81 FOOTBALL: E27, E25, E23, E21 GROUND: W3, W1, W00 SKY: R0000
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: WSD Champion Heartache
PAPER: Neenah Solar White
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Lead the Way); Sakura Clear Glaze Pen; Star Dust Stickles; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5 1/4" X 5 1/4"
Hey there, I haven't been able to stamp for a while and I think I've been going through withdrawals. Ha! This card is for Bev's (TexasGrammy) "Clearly Hopeful" challenge for the Hope You Can Cling To card drive through Splitcoaststampers. It's clear to Bev that cancer patients desperately need hope...so that's her challenge...to create a project that encourages hope while offering a clear element. I saw this technique on Pinterest and couldn't wait to give it a try. It worked beautifully (it's a shame the acetate butterfly doesn't photograph well)! The butterfly was die cut from a Sizzix die, stamped with StazOn then chalked with pastels. So cool! Rhinestones complete the butterfly's body.
Here's the inside...
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: SU Baroque Motifs; MTF IB-Butterflies
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; acetate; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Carta Bella Paris Girl collection (Parisian Poodles and French Dots)
INK: StazOn Opaque Cotton White; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Rose Bud and Angel Pink)
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot, Bigz Beautiful Butterflies die, Flower Rings embossing folder; MFT Fishtail Flag Stax; SU Stampin' Pastels; KaiserCraft rhinestones; Mini and Micro Glue Dots; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Poppin Acetate; sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I'm back with another Hope You Can Cling To card for the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center card drive through Splitcoaststampers. Dina (aka Dini) challenged us to "Start Spreading the News!". She wanted us to make a card inspired by a show tune (any song...title or lyrics...from any musical or movie)! YIKES! I didn't have any idea what I wanted to do. There were so many great songs from musicals/movies, I just didn't know where I wanted to start. Then as I was flipping through a catalog, I saw it..."Rebel with a Cause" and it even had a pink ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness month. It all clicked from there! I computer generated the sentiment and used this awesome Mo Manning digi...oh, but what about a musical/movie song? I've got that covered! *grin* OK...my movie is from 1935 and called The Littlest Rebel starring Shirley Temple and the song, well, that's Polly Wolly Doodle. Do you remember it? Here's the chorus:
Fare-thee well,
Fare-thee well,
Mister gloom be on your way,
If you think you're gonna worry,
you can stop it in a hurry,
sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day!
Perfect, right? But it gets better...Dina told us about the possibility of our HYCCT cards doing double duty through a Pink Challenge sponsored by Copic Oz. Their challenge is to make a pink project using Copic markers then link to their post and for every project linked, $5 will go to the McGrath Foundation (one of Australia's leading Breast Cancer Foundations). So there you have it...one card...TWO great causes!!! It really doesn't get any better than that!
Here's the inside...
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E02, E01, E00 HAIR: E25, E23, E21 JACKET: R85, R83, R81, C2, C1 PANTS: RV11, RV10, RV0000 SHOES: R27, R24, R22, R20, C1 TRICYCLE: R85, R83, R81, C6, C4, C2, C0, C3, C1, C00 BACKPACK: R27, R24, R22, R20, C6, C4, C2, C0 GROUND: W3, W1, W0 SKY: R0000
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: Mo's Digital Pencil Bye Bye
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Bo Bunny A Gift of Love collection (Crush Stripe, Crush Dot)
INK: Printer ink
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Sizzix Big Shot; Nestabilities (Standard Circles Small, Standard Circles Large); Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Hey there, I don't usually do a lot of funny cards and I never, never, NEVER sew (I admire those that make it look so effortless, but I can't sew!)...so Patricia's (aka PH in VA) You Had Me In Stitches was a real challenge! You might have already figured out that she wants us to make funny cards that has "stitches" on it whether real or faux. I found this Art Impressions stamp and knew it was the one. She's a hoot! *grin* As for the stitching...I just did a couple hand stitched X's in the corner. The nurse was fussy cut out and popped up on foam. Her uniform was paper pieced then shaded with Copic markers.
Here's the inside...
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E02, E01, E00, R30 LIPSTICK: R22 GLASSES: BG70 HAIR: E37, E34, E31 SCRUBS/HAT: T3, T2, T0 STETHOSCOPE: R24, R22, R21, R20, C2, C0 CLIP: R22 PAPER: C2, C0, 0 SOCKS: C2, C0, 0 SHOES: R24, R22, R21, R20, C2, C0 SHADOW: T2, T0
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: AI UM4100
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye Just Dreamy 2 collection (Sweet Life Paper, Enchanting "My Love" My Friend, Blushing Paper)
INK: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Lady Bug)
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Sizzix Big Shot; Shapabilities Ribbon Tag Trio Two; sponge; paper snips; hobby blade (Punch Bunch tool kit); seam binding; Mini Mister (water); heat tool; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Zig 2-way Glue pen; Sakura Quickie Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; The Twinery Strawberry twine; SU Mat Kit/paper piercer; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Paper piecing; fussy cutting; sponging; sewing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, here is another card for the Splitcoaststampers Hope You Can Cling To card drive. It's their third annual event and I'm happy to be a part of such a wonderful cause! This card is for Beate's Rays of Hope challenge where she wanted us to color an image with mostly greys and add a splash of color (symbolizing a ray of hope for someone with cancer). I chose to work with this adorable Whipper Snapper Designs image called Artic Buddies. I also used all of Copic's grey families (C's, W's, T's and N's). Can't say I've ever done that on a card before!
Here's the inside...
COPIC COLORING:
POLAR BEAR'S BODY: POLAR BEAR'S NOSE: C6, C4, C2, C0 POLAR BEAR'S SCARF: N2, N1, N0, RV00, RV000, RV0000 PENGUIN'S BODY: C6, C4, C2, C0 PENGUIN'S BEAK/FEET: C3, C1, COO PENGUIN'S BELLY: C1, C00, 0 PENGUIN'S SCARF: T2, T1, T0, RV00, RV000, RV0000 HAT: RV17, RV14, RV13
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: WSD Artic Buddies
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; SU Regal Rose
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Sizzix Big Shot, embossing folder; paper snips; Star Dust Stickles; Sakura Clear Glaze pen;
TECHNIQUE(S): Fussy cutting; embossing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Hey there, I absolutely LOVED making this cupcake box for the Lee's (aka LuvLee) Hope You Can Cling To challenge, Show Off Your Cupcakes! My good friend, Michelle, from Memories of Time has an AccuCut (commercial sized die cutting machine) for us to use with all kinds of awesome dies. I just recently used it for the first time ever...and dang...what in the heck was I waiting for!?! This project was easy peasy thanks to that machine! She had dies for the box, the mini cupcake card, the cupcake wrapper and also the little flowers adhered to the acetate. I used both Sizzix Sizzlits and My Favorite Things dies for the little details (borders, big flower on the lid and the tag). There for a while I thought I was going to have a stamp-free project...but I came up with something to stamp! I used the Our Craft Lounge set called Sweet on You and it was perfect!
Here's the pull out for the mini cupcake card...
COPIC COLORING:
HEART: RV09, RV06, RV04, RV02
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: OCL Sweet On You
PAPER: Teresa Collins Freestyle collection: Crown, Damask, Zebra; acetate (thick for the box body and thin for the box top)
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: AccuCut machine (cupcake box, cupcake wrapper, mini cupcake card); Sizzix Big Shot, Sizzlits (Big Bold Cupcake Candles, Scallop Tag, Nested Flowers); MFT Triple Scallop Borders; PC mouse pad/stylus to shape the flowers; Score-Tape; KaiserCraft Crimson Sparklets; Star Dust Stickles; Glossy Accents; Mini Glue Dots; ribbons from my stash; The Twinery Pink Sorbet twine; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): 3D
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: Cupcake box: 4 1/4" wide x 4 1/4" deep x 4 1/2" tall Cupcake mini card: 3" wide x 3 1/4" tall
Hey there, are you ready for a whole month of fun? Splitcoaststampers is having it's 3rd Annual Hope You Can Cling To card drive to benefit cancer patients and their families at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. I'm excited to be one of many hostess' for this amazing event! Watch for my challenge towards the end of the month!
Now for today's challenge...Lydia wants us to "Show Me What You're Made Of". Basically, she wants us to make a project that reflects who we are as paper crafters. For me it was an easy choice. I'm all about coloring with Copic markers! I love them and can't get enough of them! Throw in some layers and a die cut or two and I'm a happy camper! *grin* This card uses a Whipper Snapper Designs stamp called Oh Hoppy Day! He's such a happy little guy!
Here's the inside...
COPIC COLORING:
FROG: YG25, YG03, YG21 FROG'S BELLY: Y15, Y13, Y11 FROG'S SPOTS: Y13 FROG'S MOUTH: RV00, RV000, RV0000, C4, C2, C0 FLOWERS/LEAVES: RV17, RV14, RV13, YG21 GROUND: W3, W1, W00, YG21 SKY: RV0000 FOLIAGE: RV00, RV000, RV0000, RV17, RV14, RV13
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: WSD Oh Hoppy Day!
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; SU Regal Rose; Bella Blvd Spring Flings and Easter Things collection (Mom's Bouquet, A Tisket A Tasket, Sunny Sunday)
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Sizzix Big Shot; Nestabilities (Standard Circles Small, Standard Circles Large, Big Scalloped Circles Large); Quilled Creations Small Fringed Mum; MFT Die-namics (Botanical Beauty, Mini Royal Rose, Royal Leaves, Leafy Flourish); quilling tool; Zig 2-way Glue pen; pc mouse pad/stylus (to shape flowers); tweezers; The Twinery Honeydew twine; button from my stash; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; net ribbon from my stash;
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
