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!