Take Me to Your Leader!

It's Wednesday and time for another Hoedown challenge. This week's challenge is to add dimension to the out of this world Alien Spaceship digi by Hambo Stamps.

When I first saw this image I thought of the Purple People Eater song. You know..."one eyed, one horned, flying purple people eater..." Voila! A purple alien! To add dimension, cuz you gotta follow the challenge, I made a shaker card. I've had the tiny gold star confetti forever and it was perfect  shaker filler. The stripes on the background paper are raised and glittery for a little more dimension.

The other Bacon Bits have some out of this world creations to share with you too. You can see them here. Then come play with us at the Hoedown.

I'm a Diva!

I've been asked to join the Whimsie Doodles design team! Whimsie Doodles has the cutest digi stamps and I can't wait to play with them. You can see their products here. While you're there you can even grab a cute freebie or two.

My Last VSN Challenge

I finally got a chance to upload my last VSN challenge card. The challenge was called Dusty Blues and it was a color challenge to use denim blue (or any blue), ivory and brown. I knew this was the perfect challenge for my cowboy digi.

I put him on the WANTED poster, a free digi from Bombshell Stamps. At first I was going to color him with my Copics, but decided he would look more authentic uncolored, so I only colored the letters. I sponged around him with Creamy Caramel and Chocolate Chip. I got the idea for the rope and star from my friend Jane Harrah. She had a similar embellishment on a card she designed for a shoebox swap that I attended. Thanks Jane!

One More VSN Challenge

I had time for one more challenge, Rattlesnake Roundup. The challenge was to make a shaker card. It didn't have to be snake related, but hey, why not when I knew the perfect image.

I used Snakes Alive digi by Hambo Stamps. It's been a long time since I've made a shaker card and I've never used a Nestie for the shape. I followed Beate's tutorial on SCS. It was easy and fun. I used X and O confetti to fill the shaker part of the card. I wanted to put Hugsssss & Kissessssss on the front but it wouldn't fit . Instead I glued a few pieces of the confetti on the ribbon. On the inside I put "Hugsssss & Kissesssss from me to you!" I love how it turned out.

It was fun trying some of the challenges. It really made me realize that I can make a nice card in 45 minutes. Sometimes I obsess too much on making my cards perfect and it takes me forever and takes all the fun out of it. Also I learned that I need to clean up my craft room!! A job for another day...I'm too busy creating!

More Virtual Stamp Night Fun

I had a chance to do another challenge for VSC on SCS. The challenge was to use our favorite farm animal on a card. Of course mine is a pig! After all I am a Bacon Bit! I used Sweat Hog and a new two part sentiment called Twenty Pounds, both by Hambo Stamps.

Isn't she the cutest piggie in her purple leotard? The inside says "If losing the same pound 20 times counts!" This card is the story of my life! LOL!!

Virual Stamp Night Fun

This weekend is VSN on SCS. It's been ages since I've played so I thought I'd try a few challenges this weekend while we're waiting for Hurricane Irene. The hardest part about VSN for me is that you are suppose to make you card in 45 minutes. I'm a slow worker, mainly because my crafting room is always such a mess that it takes me forever to find what I want.

The theme for VSN is The Rodeo. One of the challenges that I tried was called God Bless Texas. The challenge was to use the Texas State flag as an inspiration. I used it as a sketch. Here's my card.

The image is Hambo's Outhouse digi. The sentiment is two parts. The inside says " #1 and #2!"
I'm going to use this as a thank you card for the contractor remodeling our bathroom. I think it'll be perfect!

Designed 2 Delight

Made this card for Designed2Delight's Friday Free Image Challenge, but didn't get it uploaded in time. My watch must be a little slow...like me : )

This digi image is a bargin at $1 and so cute. It's perfect for a fast, easy, fun card.