Peachy Challenge 32 :: Sketch :: August 2012

It's that time, and I have once again procrastinated to the very last moment to make my creation for this week's Peachy Keen Challenge.  Today, I am bring to you a birthday card.

Items used:

MyScrapChick Birthday Bears

Peachy Keen Medium Bear Facial Features

Silhouette Banner File

Raspberry Twine 

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Peachy Keen Stamps - Box it Up!

Wow!  Where has this week gone?  I actually have had my project done for a few days, but I've been procrastinating the blog posting.  I spent the weekend crafting with my sister.  She has so much to teach me, and we have such a great time.   I've been working on a lot of Halloween stuff lately because I'm afraid I'll be traveling a lot in October and I won't have time to get anything done.  For this challenge, I decided to make Halloween treat boxes for my coworkers.  I made eight different boxes, but I think my vampire with the argyle vest is my favorite.  Now, I just need to buy some treats to fill them.

Items Used:

MyScrapChick Halloween Boxes for the Box

Simply Charmed for the Bat, Pumpkin & Ghost

Make a Monster for the Vampire, Frankenstein, Mummy & Witch

Doodlecharm for the Spider

Peachy Keen Monster Mash, Jack-O-Lantern & Happy New Year's Face Assortments

Market Street Argyle Background for the Vampire's Vest

Halloween Paper from JoAnns

White Gelly Roll Pen

Chalk

Twine

Buttons

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Another Peachy Challenge

I'm cutting it down to the wire with this latest card.  I set out to make a card last night, but then I couldn't figure out how to incorporate my awesome Peachy Keen Stamps.  So, I'll post that one a little later once I get it finished.  Here is the challenge:

JUST CARDS :: POPPED UP :: PKC30

Create a card with an image or other product popped up! Accomplish this by using foam tape, foam squares, dimensional glue dots, or other means!!

• Design must be new
• Design must be a "popped" card
• Link up by 8/15 - 11:59 pm EST
• You don't need our stamps to play along, but only entries using Peachy Keen Stamps can earn Top Peach!

I've been wanting to make a little witch card, so I bought this file from the Silhouette Online Store.  I popped her up over some orange hemp.  I had a little black cat on the back of the broomstick, but it had a little incident.  I just decided to leave him off.  Otherwise, she turned out okay.  I'm still working on my stitching with the gelly roll pen.  I'm still not very good.  I can't draw a straight line with a ruler, but it is getting a little better. Enjoy!

Items Used:
Cute Witch from the Silhouette Store
My Creative Time All Around Halloween Stamp Set
Peachy Keen Wide-eyed Kids
White Gelly Roll Pen
Orange Hemp
Various Ribbons & Papers

Peachy Keen Challenges

Well, this is my first blog post.  I didn't really want to start a craft blog because I am way out of my element.  However, I decided to take a more active role in being more creative.  I am so incredibly left brained.  I don't think I even realized I had a more creative side until my older sister pushed me to exercise it.  You have been forewarned... I have no idea what I'm doing!!

This summer has me so ready for fall!  I don't know what is worse - the high temperatures or lack of rain.  I'm ready for sweaters, chili, and running in the afternoon.  I think that's why I keep making Halloween cards.  This week I completed three challenges.  Two were for the Peachy Keen August Release, and the other was for the regular Peachy Keen Challenge.

Peachy Challenge 29 :: Color Inspiration

COLOR INSPIRATION :: PKC29

• Design must be new
• Design must be creating using colors from the palette above
• Link up by 8/8 - 11:59 pm EST
• You don't need our stamps to play along, but only entries using Peachy Keen Stamps can earn Top Peach!
• Sorry, any entry that does not meet the guidelines for this challenge will be automatically removed without notice.

I had a hard time deciding what I was going to do, but a good friend of mine has an upcoming birthday.  I decided to make her a card.

Item's Used:

MCT All Around Birthday Time Sentiment

Create-a-Critter Cricut Cartridge for Dog

Peachy Keen Happy Go Lucky Dog Face Assortment

Embossing Folder

Brown & Red Gelly Roll Pens

The next challenge I participated in was a little more difficult for me.  I had to have a card with a funny fold, and I had to use three different patterned papers.  This seemed like it would be a little more chaotic, but I think it turned out alright.  If I had to do it all over, I would probably play with the spider colors a little more.

Items Used:

Lori Whitlock's 3D Swing Card Basic

Peachy Keen/Cottage Cutz Fuzzy Spider Die

Sizzix BigKick

Halloween Paper from Hobby Lobby

Black & White Twine

White, Black & Orange Gelly Roll Pens

Lastly, I participated in a sketch challenge.  I had delusions of grandeur of how this card might turn out.  I decided to change the elaborate scene in my head to a simple ghost card.  He turned out pretty cute thanks to the Peachy Keen face stamp I used.

Items used:

Halloween Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

Ghost from Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge

Bat & Moon from Lettering Delights Spooky Soiree

Sentiment : MCT Small Talk

MCT Teeny Tag Die

This is my first full challenge to participate in, and I actually won the grand prize.  How lucky does one need to be?  I am thankful for everyone at Peachy Keen for the opportunity to particpate in their lovely challenges that push me to be a little more create.  I am mostly thankful to my older sister, who has inspired me to push me beyond my limits.  I can't wait to create more!