LOC #126 - spiders

This week the challenge over at Left of Center Challenges is sponsored by Sami Stamps and our theme is spiders.  I got to play with Zombie Cutie, I just adore this image!

I colored her with pencils and fussy cut her out.  I did direct to paper technique for the lime background and then sponged black in on a couple of my new Tim Holtz stencils. The sparkly spiders are from my stash. Hop  on over to LOC to join in the fun and check out the projects the rest of the design team have created with Sami Stamp images!

LOC #102 - Halloween

Happy Halloween! It's time for another spooky challenge over at Left of Center Challenges. This week's theme is Halloween and our sponsor is Delicious Doodles. 

I used Pumpkin Pestilence and colored with pencils. 

This image is pretty awesome so I didn't do much else with the card, just mounted on some black CS and added a touch of purple glitter glue to the corners. This was so fun to color!

Make sure to head over to the LOC blog to check out what the DT have created for you and of course the Delicious Doodles shop.

LOC #96 - no designer paper

Hello my crafty friends! Sorry for the late post, my internet decided to cut in and out yesterday and I hadn't set up the auto post :(  But yay it's decided to work today (knock on wood).

This week at Left of Center Challenges we  were lucky enough to have 2 sponsors,

Lacy Sunshine and All Dressed Up.  

Our challenge for you this week is to not use any designer papers.

For my project I have created a fun little ATC using A Time to Share from All Dressed Up.

I used a TH stencil and sponged my color onto the ATC and then swiped the edges on an orange inkpad.  The image I colored with pencils and fussy cut out to add to my ATC base with foam tape.

I can't wait to see what you create, join us over at LOC to see all the fabulous makes from the DT. 

LOC #88 - use textrue

 This week's challenge over at Left of Center Challenges is to use texture!  and our wonderful vendor this week is Rosey Hearts.  I've made a journal page using Voodoo.

I started by covering the page with gesso and once dry I spritzed the page with a few different colors sprays from my collection.  I colored the image with pencils and used Perlen Pens in copper and creme to add texture to her headdress. Once everything was dry I fussy cut her out and added to her to the page. Oh and I added a bit of stamping up at the top of the page as well.

Here's a close up so you can also see the texture in the gesso and the metallic Perlen pens.  I also used a whie gel pen on the skulls but that doesn't show up a well in the photos.

Jump on over to the LOC challenge blog to see what wonderful creations the DT has made and don't forget to play along. We all love to see what you share with us.

LOC # 80 - Upcycle / Recycle

Hey there, thanks for stopping by!  It's time for a new challenge over at Left of Center Challenges.   This weeks theme is upcycle / recycle. I have used some recycled items to make the background for my card.  First I used part of an old cardboard box and pulled off a layer to expose the ridges inside.  I smeared some paint on them and then used it to "stamp" the lines on my card.  I also used some bubble wrap I had laying around and dipped it in white paint to also add to my background.  

My image is Tessy Twitcher from Oddball Art Stamps by Lizzy Love. She also came with the two little bats off to the right.  I've colored her with pencils, fussy cut her out and added her to my card.  I'm really happy with my background.  If only I knew how much fun it was to find things to use before I bought all those background stamps :)

What are you waiting for, head over to LOC to see what the DT has created and join in the fun and show us your projects!

LOC # 76 - hearts and flowers

 Hello my stampin' friends! It's time for another fun challenge over at Left of Center Challenges.  This weeks theme is hearts & flowers.  If you are familiar with our challenge blog then you already know that you can always choose to create under the anything goes theme as long as your project fits one of our left of center categories.  You can find all the rules here.

 Now onto the deets.  Our fab sponsor this week is Kenny K. They have a variety of fun images, some are even a bit sexy like the image I chose to use for my ATC.  This is Cheyenne, isn't she a hottie!

I've colored her with pencils then dug thru my paper stash to find paper that would work, what's a cowgirl without a little plaid.

Now head on over to the LOC challenge blog to check out some more creations using images from Kenny K, Then make something and in in the fun!

LOC #72 - monochrome

Hello Friends! Time for another challenge over at Left of Center Challenges. This weeks sponsor is Ike's Art. 

The theme is monochrome, however you can always go left of center for any of our challenges. Our challenge rules have been updated so please make sure to take a peek. 

I've used Annabel Lee 2 and colored her with pencils.

I used the center step card die from The Stamp Doctor to cut my card base. Then I added the background paper and the fabulous Annabel Lee.

Make sure to check out all the creations the DT have shared over on the LOC blog and head over to Ike's Art to check out the wonderful variety of images she has in her shop.

Challenges I would like to enter:
Create and Inspire: Challenge #18 (dark side)

LOC # 70 - Dark Dreams

It's time for a new challenge over at Left of Center Challenges!  This weeks theme is "dark dreams". If your project is "mainstream" you must use the theme, however if you decide to go left of center your project can be anything goes.  We define left of center as anything steampunk, horror, anime, gothic, punk, Halloween, scary/creepy or mythical (fairy tales, myths, supernatural, mermaids, etc).  Sounds fun right?!!?

This week our sponsor is the amazing Sweet Pea Stamps, 

you can't believe how excited I was when they added digis.

I got to play with Helena Reis' Dia de los Muertos. 

I've colored her with pencils and fussy cut her out to pop onto my card.  My polka dot paper is from the Simple Stories SN@P! color vibe collection. I've also added a black glittered spider and black ribbon.  I just adore this sweet image.

Now head on over to the LOC blog to see the fabulous creations from our DT and the variety of images we've used from Sweet Pea Stamps.

LOC # 68 - big eyes

Hello Friends!  Here's the latest challenge info for Left of Center Challenges.  This weeks them is big eyes and our fab sponsor is Dilly Beans.  I got to play with #430 Skull Bow Girl Framed. Isn't she darling?!?

I've colored her with pencils and a touch of gel pens for the skull and eye. I've layered her on polka dot paper from a simple stories paper pack and added some bakers twine to finish the card.

Hop on over to LOC to see some more creations from the DT and make sure to link up your big eyes project for a chance to win!

LOC # 66 - die cuts and/or punches

Today brings a new challenge over at Left of Center Challenges.  This week we are challenging you to use die cuts and/or punches, but of course you can always go left of center instead :).  Our sponsor is The East Wind. I was so excited to play with Twisted Venus.

I've colored her with pencils and cut her out to add to my mini journal.  I prepped my journal page with gesso and wanted some sparkle so added some blue glitter before it dried. Accidentally dropped a big glob right there in the middle but after I added Twisted it looks like she's throwing it so I think it works :) I also sprayed some blue ink so the glitter wouldn't be so stark against the white gesso background. I found the sentiment at Ginger's House  and figured my  glitter accident was meant to be. The work sparkle printed out lighter than the rest so I went over it with a blue gel pen.

What are you waiting for? Head over to LOC to see what DT have created to inspire you and join in the fun!

LOC # 64 - Glamourous Girls

Hello Friends!

This weeks challenge over at Left of Center Challenges is for all the Glamourous Girls out there! Our fab sponsor this week is Lacy Sunshine and we all got to play with some of her images.  I've used Dulcinea Sugar Skulls.

I have colored her with pencils and gel pens then fussy cut her out to layer onto my card. I would love to see your glamourous girls creations so start crafting and head over to the LOC blog to check out the amazing DT samples and to enter your project.

LOC # 62 - 3 or more layers

Hello my creative friends! This weeks challenge over at Left of Center is to use 3 or more layers.  Our sponsor is That Craft Place.  I have used For You and have colored her with pencils.

Hop on over to the challenge blog to check out what the DT have created for your viewing pleasure and go over to The Craft Place to check out all the amazing images!

LOC #60 - A New Start

Happy New Year! I hope you've all had wonderful holidays with your families and friends. Welcome back to the weekly challenges over at Left of Center Challenges!  We are starting of the year with the theme "a new start" and our amazing sponsor is Ike's Art.  

I've made an ATC for this challenge with Alice from Ike's Art.  Part of my "new start" is to join in more challenges :) Feel free to borrow that one for yourselves and start with heading over to the LOC Challenge blog to see what fab creations the rest of the DT have made.

Challenges I would like to enter:
Wicked Wednesday ATC - #140 color palate  (blues, greens and white)
Ike's World Challenges - #29 something old, something new  (older image from my stash and new paper)
Design Team Showcase - #1 any DT project (my project for LOC)

PunkYouGirl #20 - 3 or more layers

Happy New Year my creative friends! It's also time for a new challenge over at Punk You Girl Challenges.  This months challenge is to use 3 or more layers on your project. One of our fabulous sponsors is SLS Lines.  I've used Goth Girl with Heart Balloons.

I've colored her with pencils and layered her on my card.  All my papers are from CTMH. I love how bright this card turned out. Head on over to the challenge blog to see all the amazing DT creations and to join in the fun.
Punk You Girl also has a DT call going on to the end of this month, why not enter your projects in the challenge AND for the DT call :)  I can't wait to see what you create.

2015!!  woohoo 

31 Days of Halloween - Day 8

It's day 8 of the Smeared and Smudged 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop.  Please visit the Smeared and Smudged Blog for the daily clues and all the rules to qualify for prizes and to find out the daily winners.

Today I have used an image drawn by my friend Charina.  If you hopped last year you might remember that I used a few of her images.  Well now Charina has her own shop, yipee! This image is Succubus and you can find her here.
I've colored her with pencils and fussy cut her out to use over paper from my stash.

Next stop on the hop is Sandy.  If you get lost along the way the complete list of Wicked Bloggers can be found to the left. 

31 Days of Halloween - Day 2

Welcome back!  It's day 2 of the Smeared and Smudged 31 Days of Halloween. Were you just amazed at all the wonderful stops along the hop yesterday, so inspiring!  Make sure you are stopping by the Smeared and Smudged Blog everyday to get the daily clue or to get a reminder on rules to qualify for the amazing grand prize.

For today's project I've made a card using this cute zombie image from Opal Manor. My sentiment is from Unity Stamps.  I've colored him with pencils and then cut him out to add to my card.  Papers are from my stash.

Next stop on the hop is Sandy.  If you get lost along the way the complete list of Wicked Bloggers can be found to the left. 

31 Days of Halloween - Day 1 and PYG #17

Hello my Halloween loving friends! It's time for the 6th annual 31 Days of Halloween with Smeared and Smudged. We have 39 wonderful Wicked Bloggers participating this year, the longest blog roll yet! Since there are so many blogs for you all to visit I really will try to keep it short :)
Even if you aren't a Wicked Blogger you can still win some wonderful prizes by participating as a Horrifying Hopper or Sinister Lurker. You can find more details and all the rules over at Terra's blog so make sure you stop there everyday to get your clues :)

My post for day one is also my DT post for Punk You Girl Challenges and the theme for our monthly challenge is Halloween. Since I know you will be inspired by all the blogs I really hop you'll share your creation with us over at PYG as well.

I have made a card using Christian Count Drac from our sponsor Simply B Stamps. I've colored him with pencils and I've used papers from echo park.

Thanks so much for stopping by, you can find the complete blog list over to the left.  Next stop on the hop is Sandy.

LOC #47 - Fairy Tales

This weeks challege at Left of Center Challenges is Fariy Tales and our sponsor is Delicious Doodles.  I've used Eva The Witch.  I've colored her cloak red so she looks like Little Red Riding Hood.  I think this is one gal that the big bad wolf would not want to mess with.

After coloring her with pencils I cut her out and added to a mini journal page.  I used a Tim Holtz stencil called Shatter and sprayed with Black Marble Dylusions ink. I added a spider sticker for a little bit of sparkle.
Stop by the challenge blog to find out what other fairy tales the DT team have decided to share this week.

LOC # 45 - no designer papers

Hello my crafty friends!  It's time for another fun challenge over at Left of Center Challenges.  This week our sponsor is Ike's Art and the challenge is to not use any designer papers. I happen to have a massive paper stash but sometimes it's fun to not use those papers.  I got to play with Robot ~1 at Ike's Art.

I decided to play in my mini journal.  Since we couldn't use designer papers I decided to make my own.  I used one of my Cuttlebug folders to create the background.  I inked up the folder with chocolate ink and then pressed it down onto each of my journal pages. I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out as it's the first time I tried it, but it worked great I think.  Since the page still looked a little stark with the chocolate on white I sprayed tattered leather glimmer mist over both pages. I colored my Robot ~1 image with pencils and added some bronze glitter glue. I cut her out and added her to my page. 

I really love how my journal turned out. I hope you join us over at LOC and show off what you can create without using any of those designer papers from your stash.

PYG #16 What Creeps Under The Sea

Hello my crafty friends!
This month's challenge over at Punk You Girl Challenges is "what creeps under the sea".  Our wonderful sponsor is Stitchy Bear Stamps.

Please head over to the PYG Challenge blog to see what the DT has created and then join us at in  creating something that "creeps under the sea.

Happy Stamping!