CCC 040:#InstaLove

August's monthly challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com 

is: #Insta-Love, inspired by social media.

Oh boy, I have to admit, this is a tough one for me.

I have a Facebook account, and Pinterest, 

but not up on the other social media sites.

I rarely hash-tag. 

I love texting and fb messenger, does that count?

Don't forget to pop on over, be social, and enter your crafty #Insta-Love projects at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

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!

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!

CCC#033: May 14, Tags challenge, "Hey Diddle, Diddle"

This month's tag challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com 

is inspired by music. 

Have music? Gotta dance!

My girly is much like myself in this mindset. 

Dancing for fun since we could walk.

The skirt is created with two layers of heat embossed vellum, snipped and hand shaped to give it oomph.

Music helps me with my creativity and productivity.

How about you?

Don't forget to enter all 3 of this month's challenges at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

Enjoy!

CCC#031 May 1 Starlight,Star Bright

Hi all!

It's the beginning of May! 

Whoa, this year is flying by so fast. 

It's already time for a new monthly challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

"Start light, Star bright" is the theme this month, I'm all over that!!! 

I've been making dance cards and tags since Miss B was 3, this year is no exception. I wanted a fun tag that will reflect the sparkle of a recital. 

Don't forget to create your own starlight project (layout, tag, card, 3D mixed media, anything!) and upload it at www.catherineandcathycreate.com before the end of May to get in on the fun!

Enjoy!

CCC April 14th Tags Challenge: "Why Hello, My Furry Friends"

Catherine and Cathy Create April Tags Challenge: 

"Why Hello, My Furry Friends"

Little bunny Foo-Foo is a favorite furry 'friend' of mine. 

Bet you've got the song in your head too now!!

To make my glitter rabbit, I simply stamped on the back and cut it out. 

The stamp has been well used as of late with gold embossing powder,

 it's just too darn cute! 

I've got to say I love working with doilies, 

they just seem to add the spring in my tag. 

Time for you to get crafty and create a 'Furry Friend' tag of your own to play along at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

Check out the other challenges this month, both due April 30, 2014:

Monthly Challenge: Fresh Beginnings

Cards Challenge: Blue Skies & Yellow Highs!

Enjoy!

CCC:028 April Color Challenge

Spring? 

What is that?

 I live in Newfoundland, it hasn't reached here yet. 

Maybe in May.

However, that doesn't mean we cannot be inspired by other's fresh new looks for Spring.

Welcome to the Cathy and Catherine Create April main challenge!

This challenge means anything inspired by this photo, colors, and theme.

Found at The Little French Nest 

I am swooning over that tile in the background! Isn't it just darling!

I had to incorporate it into my card. 

There are many Spring birthdays for my family, so I really need to get them all ready to send.

Now pop on over to www.catherineandcathycreate.com 

to see the other DT projects and create an entry for yourself!

Enjoy!

Everyone needs a pep talk once in a while...

Two fabulous ladies of Crop Circles, Natasha Connolly and CoraLee Kilfoy, posted daily challenges for us members during the month of February. 

I'm going to show a few of my pages!

I didn't complete all the challenges (nor am I posting all I completed) as I was busy visiting with my sister and baby nephew. 

(Wait a minute! That coffee tag looks familiar! See it HERE).

The recipe for these are HERE.

Enjoy!

CCC # 027 Tags Challenge: Use a Negative

Hi All!

The March (really, are we halfway through March already?!) Tag Challenge is up

at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

Forget focusing on the positives, it's all about the negatives!

I bet this is the only time/area I will give this advice.

Using the leftover, negative pieces from die-cuts and punches is right up my alley,

and a trick I have been using for years.

This tag has a special home, on a special bag, for a special present, for a super special event this Summer.

Now head on over to www.catherineandcathycreate.com and start entering the challenges!

Enjoy!

CCC#025 March challenge

Hey All!

Time again for another challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com!

Have you been uploading your projects?

This month's challenge is Luck o' the Irish, inspired by St. Patrick's Day.

As you've probably guessed by my past postings, 
we don't make a big fuss over some occasions. 

We don't really do much for St. Patrick's day 
besides the kid's school projects and wearing green. 

That doesn't mean I can't play along. 

I made this card for an upcoming family birthday.

I must comment on how nervous I was embossing and sewing the gold foil paper, but I LOOOOOOOVVVVE the result!

The challenge is about using elements inspired by, not specific to. 

Rainbows, gold, green, yellow, shamrocks, drinks, etc. on a project qualifies! 

That means you can't count yourself out of the challenge just because you are like me! 

Dig through your stash and create something (a card, tag, layout, anything) and upload to the March challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com. 

There's another monthly prize up for grabs, so don't delay!

Enjoy!

CCC #024 February 14 Tags challenge: Use a Weather Element

Happy Valentine's Day All!

This month's tag challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

 is to use a weather element.

Well now. 

I was all ready to go in a different direction. 

I started with a deep dark blue ink, salt, and water to create a snowy card. 

The snow was driving me crazy. 

Don't get me wrong, I love snow. 

I just wanted a bit of sunshine. 

The afternoon sun in through my dining room window makes it the best place in my whole house to sit and drink coffee. 

I knew then what I wanted to do with my tag.

What surprises me the most about this Paper Pumpkin stamp set is how much I like and use it. To be honest, I wasn't a fan of the intro kit, until I had my paws on it. 

Don't forget that there's a chance to win the Watercolor Happy stamp set from Stampin' Up! 

Head on over and enter all three challenges to get you entries!

Check out the other Catherine and Cathy Create challenges for this month, both due February 28, 2014:

Monthly Challenge:  Doodle-ista

Cards Challenge: Gold-i-licious

Enjoy!

CCC #022: February 2014 ChallengeHearts-a-Flutter

 CHALLENGE: "Hearts-a-Flutter"

February is heart month, with Valentine’s and all.

I never was much for the day, and while I am spoiled by my hubby (on a regular basis), we don’t make a big fuss of it.

For the Monthly challenge at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

I used three different stamp sets to create my scrapbook layout of my recent birthday girl (turned 7), when she was 3.

Her looks have changed as she’s become a big girl, but the spunky personality is still there.

Want to win some Stampin’ Up?

The "Happy Watercolor" set is this month's prize!!!
I want it!!!!!

Create your own version of “Hearts-a-Flutter” 
and link away!

Enjoy!

November "It's Sketchy" Challenge

Hi All,
I decided to enter the November "It's Sketchy" Challenge at Canadian Scrapbooker, here goes...

It's more from the family photo shoot. Trying to do this year's photos different from last year, maybe I should put them in an album eventually.

Enjoy!

CCC #015: November 2013 Tags Challenge

CCC #015: November 2013 Tags Challenge  - Stripes

 

Have I told you how much I adore the Tag a Bag kit from Stampin' Up?

They make for quick and cute little tags. 

They are my "go to" when I need an inspiration for my CCC projects.

 

The stripes on the grey were perfect for today's tag!

Added some ruffle ribbon, and punches.

Perfect gift tag!

 

 

  

Now head on over to www.catherineandcathycreate.com to participate in this month's challenges.

Enjoy!

My family and the Sketchbook365 Nov. Sketch

I decided to start entering more challenges to keep me crafty. 

The first one up is my layout based on this one by Yana Smakula as the November Sketchbook 365 challenge. 

 

The fall family photo shoot is still at the top of my photo stack, and I couldn't wait to do this pic of my hubby and kids.

 

 

 

Enjoy!

CCC #013: November 2013 Challenge - Play with triangles

New month of challenges over at www.catherineandcathycreate.com!

And let me tell ya, this month's challenge was a doozy for me!

Play with Triangles they said.

Very good.

I sketched up a full sheet of ideas and plans.
Then I sat down with my stamps and got to work.
I wanted a Remembrance Day theme.

My final piece, which I am really pleased with, want even on my sketch sheet.
Funny how that works.

"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso.

How true. 
Sometimes you just need to sit with your favourite supplies and play.
And enter it at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

 

Enjoy! 

CCC September Tags Challenge: #009 Sparkle, Baby

Glitter. 

 

I love glitter.

 

 Barely a day goes by where my family is not sparkly as they leave the door. 

B doesn't notice. 

 

Hubby and son however are not as keen about the prospect of stray glitter landing on their eyelids, or any other part of their body/belongings.

 

Stampin' Up Glittered paper is the way to go. The paper is already glittered, no chance if missing the tube as you return the excess from pouring on.  

Or the ensuing puff cloud of glitter as one flicks the paper. 

Trust me, pre-glittered paper is one way to make the men in your life happy, lol!

 

For my tag at Catherine and Cathy Create this month I used the Tag A Bag accessory tag, Chalk talk framelits (I LOVE this die set), and hexagon punch. Christmas is coming and I like to be ready early.

I work on Christmas all year long. 

 

Did you know about the prize this month at www.catherineandcathycreate.com? 

Yeppers, there is one for a lucky challenge entry!

 So head on over, complete one or all of the challenges and link up!

 

Enjoy!

CCC #007: September Challenge Chevron

Chevrons are all over the place!

This September at www.catherineandcathycreate.com they are challenging you to use chevrons and link up for your chance to win bragging rights and blog candy!!!!

When my Tag It kit arrived from Stampin' Up, I knew what my chevrons were going to be. Sliced 2 tags and matted on cardstock together and holy shamolly I had chevron tags!!!

Some of you may even recognize the splatter stamp and sticker remnants from the starter Paper Pumpkin kit. The stickers for the first project have borders I cut out when all was done. 

Hope to see you followand play along at www.catherineandcathycreate.com

You may even win this months prize. 

Got Chevrons?

Enjoy!