Simon Says Stamp - face challenge

I has been a long time since I entered a challenge that was not DT related. So I thought I would give this week's 'faces' challenge a shot at Simon Says Stamp. 

I used some Tim Holtz dies, ink, and stamps; Stampin' Up! dies and stamps; Tattered Angels stencil; Authentique paper; Prima flowers; Mister Huey spray; and a Marvy punch.

Why not try yourself, here's the full link:

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=1709

Enjoy!

CCC #039: July 2014 Tags Challenge

Hi!

The Catherine and Cathy Create July 2014 Tags Challenge is up, and the theme this month is colour-blocking.

I had a few ideas for this one, but nothing seemed to have the right look I was going for.

I think my problem was I was really over-thinking it. 

So I mixed it up to a pattern-block instead of colour. 

These challenges are meant to inspire and get us crafting, not to stress over.

So while you are enjoying your Summer fun-time, but out some scrappy supplies to take on the road with you to create some darling little tags, don't forget to upload the link!

Enjoy!

Camp Scrap W1 Mixed Media

Whoa Nelly, two posts in one day. 

Dear followers, no I have not been hacked ;p

As I said in my earlier post Camp Scrap is fun. 

I'm listening to the live chat with May while I blog.

I really need those round TH blending tools...

Her desk space totally looks like mine, crowded but crafty.

Here's my take on the week one Mixed Media Canvas.

(Thanks to Darlene for the stamp loan!)

Enjoy!

Camp Scrap with May Flaum w1

So I bit the bullet and signed up for Camp Scrap 2014, I have wanted to join in the past, but I don't always hit the checkout button. 

I really enjoy May's blog, and she is super fun to listen to. 

One of the challenges is to do something outside your comfort zone.

The class started shortly after I returned form a busy beginning of Summer trip, so completing my travel journal really fit for me. 

I won this Simple Stories set from Scrappy Dee's retreat in May (check her out on Facebook!)

While I always love the look of other people's journals, it isn't how I normally roll.

So here are a few shots of my book, warning: most of the photos are quick phone snaps.

Enjoy!

CCC:037 "National Pride"

Happy Canada Day!!!

The July Monthly challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com
is inspired by your national colours. 
Here in Canada that means red and white.

It's turning out to be  a great Summer already,
 and I want to be out enjoying it. 

That said, I still need some crafty time. 
I just need to make use of smaller amounts of time. 

Using stencils, sponged ink, and a gel pen I was able to create this layout really quickly, and I'm all ready for today's photos.
The small letters were stamped on a full sheet of white card-stock in advance and I make use of them whenever I can, 
without having to grab my stamping stuff.

What are your national colours? 
What will you create for the July monthly challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com?

Enjoy!

CCC #036 June Tag Challenge

Hey all!

The June tag challenge is now up at

www.catherineandcathycreate.com

"Bakery Shop" baked goods themed tags. 

Very me. 

I love food. 

Another couple of things I really enjoy are: stamps with coordinating punches/dies, and using up scraps. 

This tag incorporates all three!

The tag stamp is super adorable. 

I literally grabbed the small scraps left over from 

my travel journal and stapled them together. 

Be sure to create some delicious tags of your own and submit to www.catherineandcathycreate.com

Don't forget to enter the other challenges this month!

Enjoy!

CCC #034 "Pack your Bags"

June's monthly challenge at
 www.catherineandcathycreate.com 

is inspired by travel.

For my family, Summer means a lot of day trips: 
picnics with small or large groups, hiking, or just a Sunday drive.
This year we plan to do some off island visiting. 
I am also planning an imaginary trip to the UK, to see Richard Armitage at the Old Vic Theater in The Crucible. 
I know it isn't happening for me this year, but a gal can dream. 

Sometimes the best journey you can take is with a good book.
 I've read 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' to my kiddos, 

my travel journal incorporates a line by J. R. R. Tolkien. 
Yes, I do know it should include the word "those", 
but for my project it looked prettier without it. ;) 

Be sure to link your projects at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

Enjoy!