HYCCT Day 31---The Final Day of HYCCT 2013!

HYCCT1331A-I *HEART* You!

 

Today's challenge "Here we are, the last day of this wonderful month of challenges for such a worthwhile cause. This is the first of three challenges today and since it has been a month of "heartfelt" love and support, I thought it would be fitting to have a challenge to create a heart shaped card or a card that contains hearts. "

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1331a-i-%2Aheart%2A-you-chat-thread-t580263.html#ixzz2jL8lqTz7

 

 

Supplies Used:  Stamps:  Heidi Grace

Coluzzle-Primitive Heart, Banner

 

 

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HYCCT1331B-Group Hug

This challenge "Sometimes messages are sent from or to groups of people, messages of thanks, messages of encouragement, messages of hope... sometimes it is great to feel the arms of many at one time... your challenge is to create a card that is simple in nature, and large in its message. Use sentiments or images that reflect a message from or to a group of people, and allow the patient to send or receive a Group Hug."

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1331b-group-hug-chat-thread-t580270.html#ixzz2jL9Jg1QC

Supplies Used:  Stamps:  PSX Designs-Antique Alphabet, Double D Rubber Stamps

 

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HYCCT1331C-Pick A Team!:  I Can't Believe It's Over!

 

"What I want you to do is create a black and white card, with just a pop of one of the colors listed below - indicating your "team." you do not have to know anything about the show or these characters to play - you just have to pick one of these six colors for your pop.

1) Green (Team Walt)
2) Purple (Team Marie)
3) Brown (Team Hank)
4) Pink (Team Holly)
5) Blue - (Team Skyler)
6) Yellow - (Team Jesse)"



Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1331c-pick-team-chat-thread-t580280.html#ixzz2jLBJysH7

 

I decided to add a pop of yellow.  I haven't watched Breaking Bad.  So, I have no idea who Jesse is.  I just decided on yellow because I never use yellow.  I thought I'd try something different. 
Supplies:  Stamps:  Inkadinkado-Bold Damask
Dies:  Nestabilities-Square
Template:  Hot Off The Press!-Fold It Bows!

HYCCT Day 30

HYCCT1330-Sparkling Season

 

Today's challenge:  "With the holidays fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to have a challenge focused on making holiday cards. In order to make them "Sparkling Season" holiday cards, my requirement is to use glitter on your cards.

So make a Halloween card, a Thanksgiving card, a Christmas card, or even a Valentine's Day card with glitter on it. Bonus points to those who use PINK on their cards!! "


Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1330-sparkling-season-chat-thread-t580210.html#ixzz2jEl8ohhZ

 

I used this MOJO sketch for this card.  I don't know what I'd do with out sketches. I LOVE to use them!

 

For glitter, I used the Tsukineko Glue Pad then applied glitter on the heart.  I also used some seam tape as a ribbon. 

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  Heidi Grace-Valentine's Day, Savvy Stamps-Polka Dot Heart

 

HYCCT Day 29

HYCCT1329-Subway Art with Heart

 

Today's challenge:  "Hello everyone one and welcome to the (Subway)Art with Heart challenge! Subway Art is simply any art you see on the street that isn’t graffiti. Think bill boards, kiosk signs, the sides of busses ect. All you need to take this challenge is a piece of subway art as your inspiration (or you can use the photo below) and of course to put a little of your heart into it! If you choose to use your own inspiration piece please be sure to link it in your description and tell us how you used it. "

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1329-subway-art-heart-chat-thread-t580167.html#ixzz2j8HJblWj

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the link to the printable I used.  I googled "subway art printable."  I found this site.  There are lots of other NICE printable avail. on that site. 
I decided to add a pumpkin in the corner. 
Supplies:  Subway Art Printable:  Eighteen25
Stamps:  DJ Inkers-Plain Pumpkin

 

 



HYCCT Day 28

HYCCT1328-I Clearly Care 

"My challenge to you today is called "I Clearly Care" and it is to create a card that shows you "clearly care" -- stamping on acetate, plastic, shaker cards, with glaze, etc. - with shades of pink somewhere , of course!"

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1328-i-clearly-care-chat-thread-t580118.html#ixzz2j3Ja9xWJ

 

I made a shaker box out of the gumball machine. 

 

Supplies:  Stamps: Victorine Originals-Gumball Machine Set, My Sentiments Exactly-Retro Alpha

HYCCT Day 27

HYCCT1327-Honor Your Elders

 

Here is today's challenge "Thank you so much for checking out my challenge! In our culture, our elders are not always held in such high regard. Think about it for a minute. Was there some older person in your life who really made a difference? It could be a family member, a teacher or professor, healthcare professional, a clergy member, a neighbor, so many possibilities! So lets make a card to honor your elders. Extra points for vintage and/or using gold. If you have time, let us know who you are honoring and why."

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1327-honor-your-elders-chat-thread-t580072.html#ixzz2iy6R7q4w

 

I think I hit all the points on this card.  I made it somewhat vintage and used gold.  :)

It's hard to tell but that is metallic gold paper in the background.  I stamped vintage ads with black ink on it, however, it is mostly covered. 

Supplies Used:  Stamps River City Rubber Works- Ladies with Hats & Purses, Hero Arts-Ads

Dies:  Sizzix-Rat-A-Tat Alphabet

HYCCT Day 26

HYCCT1326-Mix It Up

 

 

Today's challenge "is to create a card using MIXED MEDIA!! Don't be scared. It's not hard, I promise. And I'm sure you already have the tools, items you need to make a really scrumptious, glorious, something-special kind of card.

• mixed me·di·a
• A technique involving the use of two or more artistic media, such as ink and pastel or painting and collage, that are combined in a single composition. "

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1326-mix-up-mixed-media-chat-thread-t580028.html#ixzz2isqJW1hP

 

For my mixed media I used ink and acrylic paint.  I think those two count as mixed media.  I first used my text stamp with ink.  Then I used red acrylic paint on the polka-dot stamp and stamped over the text. 

I actually sketched the image on my card!  If it looks like a dress (or shirt) to you then....well....we'll call it a miracle!    I am not able to draw.  Honestly, I can almost make stick figures resemble stick figures.  A few months ago, on a whim, I bought this sketch book "Doodling in French:  How to Draw with Joie de Vivre" by Anna Corba.   WOW!  This book is amazing!  I've practiced several sketches from this book and I actually sort of look like I know what I'm doing.  I really enjoy this book. I used that book to help me with the dress (or shirt) image on my card. 

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  Postmodern Design-Wooden Ruler, Sassafras Lass-border, Cornish Heritage Farms Stamps-Lined Paper, Vintage Text.  EK Sucess Nostalgiques-Typewriter ABC Set, PTI-Polka Dot Basics

Dies:  My Favorite Things Stamps-Rolled Rose

 

 

 

HYCCT Day 25

 

HYCCT1325-  A Listening Ear

 

Today's Challenge is:  "... I want to see EARS on your cards! "
Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1325-listening-ear-chat-thread-t579991.html#ixzz2imnkAtsa

 

So, I decided to use this Inky Antics Stamp where the turkey is wearing bunny ears for today's challenge.  :)  I tried to find the correct name for the stamp but it must be retired.  I stamped the "gobble, gobble" with Antique Lowercase Alphabet Set by PSX.  The "Ummm!" is Tiny Classic Letters from Hero Arts.  "Happy Easter" is from Stampendous. 

 

Other supplies used:  Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms Stamps-Notebook Paper

Dies:  Nestabilities-Scalloped Circle, Circle, Sizzix-Oval Tag

Template:  Hot Off The Press!-Fold It Bows Template

Paper:  Sassafrass Lass

HYCCT Day 24

HYCCT1324-Keep It Under Wraps

 

Here is today's challenge.  "...we are going to cover something up: a plain spiral notebook, legal pad, composition book etc. and turn it into something pretty.

As a nurse, I always tell my patients to write things down to ask when the Dr. comes around and I would buy stacks of cheap notebooks at dollar store to give them instead of plain charting paper. I want you to make a decorated (altered) notepad of any kind that can be used by the patients to jot notes, keep address of new friends, family to leave notes, journal of their journey, etc. Since this is Breast Cancer Awareness month, please put at least a spot of pink on it."


Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1324-keep-under-wraps-chat-thread-t579949.html#ixzz2if1DrVBI

 

I'm running at 1/4 speed today.  I ended up getting a flu shot yesterday....UGH! 

I've been wanting to make one of these notebooks for my daughter for longer than I want to admit.  When I read about today's challenge, I figured this is the opportunity I needed to get me motivated.  I decided to use fabric so that notebooks can be switched out. 

 I used a single subject spiral notebook that I found on clearance at Target and scraps of fabric. 

This tutorial is very helpful in figuring fabric cut dimensions!   I will make another one of these at a later time--when I feel better.  I'm already thinking of creative details I could add. 

For today, I kept it simple.  I added a pocket on the back inside flap.  See pictures below.

Back

Inside with pocket(red) on the inside back flap.

  The pocket on the inside flap can hold pens and/or business cards.  Papers can be slipped behind the front and back flap as well.  New notebooks can be switched out easily.   

HYCCT Day 23

HYCCT1323-Impossible Things Can Happen

 

 

Here is today's challenge.  "While I was thinking about my challenge I kept singing this part of the song "Impossible" by Rodgers and Hammerstein from Cinderella.

But the world is full of zanies and fools,
Who don't believe in sensible rules,
And won't believe what sensible people say,
And because these daft and dewy eyed dopes keep building up impossible hopes,
Impossible, things are happening every day.

And to quote the other Cinderella, the dreams that you wish can come true! Let's celebrate the magic of hope, faith, happy thoughts, and believing in the impossible.

My challenge is to make a card inspired by a fairy tale ."

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1323-impossible-things-happen-chat-thread-t579911.html#ixzz2ia3zysVR

 

I was about to get rid of these stamps.  They are my daughter's stamps.  She's growd-ed up, now.  The other day I was trying to get her to watch an animated movie with me.  She told me "Mom, I'm not in the mood to watch a kid movie."  WHAT!!!???  I'm not ready for her to be all growd-ed up! 

But, have no fear! A few hours later she asked me if I'd watch that movie with her.  :)  Besides....if she stops watching kid movies with me, I might have to admit that those movies are for me!  LOL! 

I used Mojo Monday's Sketch #284 help me.   

 

Supplies Used:  Stamps:  All Night Media-Cinderella, Fairy Godmothers

Paper-Scraps

Punches:  Ek Success-Border Punch

Dies: Nestabilities-Circle Die

Template:  Hot Off The Press!- Fold It Bows Template. 

HYCCT Day 22

 

HYCCT1322-Sending Flowers

 

Here is today's challenge:  "Nothing brightens someone's day like flowers. They are the first gesture we make when someone is down, and their beauty can truly change a person's outlook on a day. I know when I walk into my home and I have a vase of flowers, the room just feels different.

Papercrafters can send flowers every day - and we should! So my challenge to you is to brighten the days of these ladies in Houston with one or more flowers on your card. "

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1322-sending-flowers-chat-thread-t579868.html#ixzz2iTVLrSUL

 

I used a sketch from Mojo Monday to help me with my card.  What are are some of my favorite things?  Flowers and POLKA-DOTS!  I used both.  :) 

All the paper I've used  is from scraps.  So, I'm not sure what brands they are. 

The bunny image I've had a very long time.  Before there were cling stamps, Provo Craft had these clear stamps that were mounted on acrylic blocks.  That is what my bunny image stamp looks like. 

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  Provo Craft-bunny

Dies:  My Favorite Things Stamps-Rolled Rose, Nestabilities-Circle, scalloped circle

Punches:  McGill-Birch Leaf, Flower, EK Success-Border Punch

Template:  Ek Success-Slant Tag Template

HYCCT Day 21

 

HYCCT1321-The King of Rock 'n' Roll

 

Today's challenge "So...my challenge is to be inspired in some way by Elvis and turn it into a card. You could use an image of Elvis or the idea of his sequined costumes or even the words or title of one of his many songs to inspire you. Something, anything inspired by the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

 

Songs I was thinking of include Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Return To Sender, It's Now or Never, Shake Rattle & Roll, Jailhouse Rock, (Let me be your) Teddy Bear, Viva Las Vegas, Love Me Tender. I know there are heaps more and you can find a very comprehensive list here if you need any more Elvis song inspiration: List of songs recorded by Elvis Presley


Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1321-king-rock-n-roll-chat-thread-t579807.html#ixzz2iPoNm0jd "

 

I used a Teddy Bear for the song Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear.  I also remembered I had the stamp set that had "Love Me Tender", "Love Me True", you know "I Love You!" 

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  Rubber Stampede-Little Suzy's Zoo-Boof Asleep, My Sentiments Exactly (I think?)  For the sentiments. 

Paper, Ribbon, Button:  Scraps

HYCCT Day 20

HYCCT1320-KISS Technique

 

Today's challenge is to use the KISS Technique.  "I chose KISS because it stands for Kindness in Showing Support... If it's all you can do, please show some kindness and mail some cards!!!! It means SO much to SO many!!!! "

 

If you'd like to see tutorials on the KISS Technique click on the link below. 


Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1320-kindness-showing-support-chat-thread-t579773.html#ixzz2iIwZrN1a

 

I have been attempting to clean out some craft supplies, I came across a foam Fleur de Lis stamp.  I inked this stamp with yellow ink.  I then inked a newspaper print stamp in orange and "kissed" the Fleur de Lis stamp.  Then stamped it on to paper and cut it out. 

Supplies:  Stamps:  Plaid Enterprises, Inc.-Fleur de Lis, Above The Mark-Newsprint, Map, PTI-Just The Ticket
Die:  Spellbinders Nestabilities-circle
Punch: Paper Shapers-Ticket, Fiskers-Fleur de Lis

HYCCT Day 19

 

HYCCT1319-Scene of Serenity

 

Here is today's challenge "Creating scenes has been a passion of mine since I first began paper crafting. My challenge for you today is to create a project with a scene. You can use stamped images, die cut images, free hand sketching or painting. The sky is the limit. You can make your scene extra special if you would add some shade of the color pink but it isn't required. Have fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with. "

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1319-scene-serenity-chat-thread-t579741.html#ixzz2iCQae1v1

 

I'm not very great at creating scenic cards.  So, thought I'd again pull out the Cricut Machine. 

It's been one of those days where nothing was going together right. 

 

Supplies:  Cricut Cartridge:  Straight From The Nest,

Stamps:  PTI-Mat Stack 4

Paper...scraps.  I believe the paisley paper is from Creative Memories?

HYCCT Day 18

 

HYCCT1318-Put Your Brave Boots On

 

Here is today's challenge "so in honor of those brave boots, create a card that shows boots or shoes of some kind. it can be some fancy high heels to celebrate a night out on the town, some cowboy boots for a guy who offers support and love, hiking boots to show the nature that brings such peace during times of stress, some tennis shoes to show the Race for the Cure, ballet shoes to show dancing for the joy of life, or whatever fun shoes you can think of!"

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct18-put-your-brave-boots-chat-thread-t579699.html#ixzz2i6h7Bqcl

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  PTI-Green Thumb

Dies:  PTI-Doily Details, Buttons, Nestabilities-Circle

Paper--scraps

 

HYCCT Day 17

 

HYCCT1317-Stand Tall

 

CHALLENGE: Stand Tall , make a tall card . I use a 12 x12 sheet of card stock; cut the paper 3 1/2" x 12" and fold it to be a 3 1/2" x 6" card. It fits into a business size envelope....perfect tall card!

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1317-stand-tall-chat-thread-t579658.html#ixzz2i1O2Ldz1

 

I've had a long, but very awesome day!  So, I used the Cricut Machine to make this card.  

 

Supplies:  Stamps-Studio G-Sending My Love

Cricut-Stretch Your Imagination

Paper:  Basic Grey?---scraps

HYCCT Day16

HYCCT1315-Pocket Full of Hope

 

"Pocket Full of Hope challenge :

• Create a pocket card, or a card with a pocket on it.
• Bonus 1: To fill the pocket with hope, add a star or stars OR a heart or hearts.
• Bonus 2: Make it orange (leukemia) or pink (breast cancer and our traditional color for HYCCT). "

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1316-pocket-full-hope-chat-thread-t579622.html#ixzz2htmVejod

So, you ever have a day where the sponging gets away from you?  Yep, that describes me.  There was no color....waited...lil dab in ink....WAY TOO MUCH COLOR!  :) 

Enjoy your day!
Supplies:  Punches:  Marvy Uchida-Circle, heart
Dies:  Nestabilities-Scalloped Circle, Circle
Template: Hot Off The Press!:  Sweet Treat Pokcets, Coluzzle-Primitive Hearts

 

HYCCT Day 15

There are two challenges today. 

 

HYCCT1315a-Bursting with Hope

 

Today's challenge is to create a card using starburst.  "So I thought it would be fun to create cards for this challenge using a starburst design.

Your starburst should be created from either cardstock or patterned paper, and NOT be a stamped image. For your card, you may choose to follow the Starburst Technique tutorial linked below, you may freehand cut your starburst rays, or if you have a die that will cut the starburst shape you may use that! Some people call it a "sunburst" instead of a "starburst" and that's OK. If you'd like to use pink in your starburst you definitely may, but pink is not a requirement. "


Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1315a-bursting-hope-chat-thread-t579578.html#ixzz2hpCSyTP4

 

Dies:  Tim Holtz-Snow Flurries

Paper: K-Ology-Holiday

 

 

HYCCT1315b-Warm & Furry Fuzzies

 

 

Here is today's second challenge.  "This is the KIDS CHALLENGE and for everyone young at heart. the thought behind this challenge is to create a card ( or tag ) with an critter on the cover that is fur covered. ( warm and furry to cuddle ) any animal you please."

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1315b-warm-furry-fuzzies-chat-thread-t579588.html#ixzz2hpYzOGlv

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  A Muse Artstamps-Happy Birthday, Stampendous-Dream Text, Stamps by Judith-Bear

HYCCT Day 14

HYYCT1314-Blingtastic

 

Today's HYCCT Challenge is to "...create a card that is totally Blingtastic. Use glitter and rhinestones on your card.

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1314-blingtastic-chat-thread-t579536.html#ixzz2hjKGAjGB

 

This card is all glitter and rhinestones.  I did that neat technique where you take your cardstock, run it through the Xyron Machine, then cover parts of it with whatever design you want, add glitter, then remove the design that was covered, then add a different color glitter.  I die cut flowers then ran them through the Xyron Machine.  Then added glitter. 

 

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! 

 

I am not Canadian, however, my Canadian neighbor gave me some spray that allows me to "feel like a Canadian."  In reality it is a breath spray.  I, however, have been having a little too much fun with my new found "Canadian-ness."  What do you think about that, EH!  LOL! 

 

Supplies:  Dies:  Sizzix-Ric Rac, Tim Holtz for Sizzix-Tattered Flowers

HYCCT Day 13

 

HYCCT1313-Sticking by You

 

"Hello Y'all!! Hope all is well. Today's challenge focuses on sticking by friends and family that need that your love! So today I would love for y'all to create a card with a Washi Tape Background!! Have fun and can't wait to see what y'all create!!"

I didn't have any Washi Tape.  I attempted to make some...didn't quite have the right supplies...it was disastrous!  I ended up needing to go to the craft store for other items.  I picked up some Washi Tape. 

I decided to make a square card.  I very rarely make a square card.  Since I send in my cards with envelopes, I found this tutorial on how to make envelopes for all size cards. 

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1313-sticking-your-side-chat-thread-t579501.html#ixzz2hdw3BlPd

To all those Canadians out there...Happy Thanksgiving Eve! 

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  Tattered Angels-Tattered Traveler

Tim Holtz Tissue Tape-Commute

HYCCT Day 12

HYCCT1312-The Colors of October

 

" In honor of October make a card featuring pink, green, & yellow with a touch of something shimmery or opal looking. You may use any shade of pink, green, & yellow that you wish, pastels, earthy tones, or bright tones. Keep the theme of the card upbeat and happy"
For the shimmery I used glitter on the friend. 
Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1312-colors-october-chat-thread-t579469.html#ixzz2hXibAgCr

 

Supplies Used:  Stamps:  JudiKins-Background Deco, PTI-Faux Ribbon, Simple Sunflower

Die:  PTI-Simple Sunflower, Sizzix-Friend