Hope You Can Cling To-Day 31

Today we have 3 challenges. 

The first challenge HYCCT1431A-Tilted Layers
We are challenged to create a card with one or more tilted layer. 

This was actually a quick card for me.  :)  Stamp:  Embossing Arts Co.-Baby and Bubbles, Die:  Sizzix-Bubbles


HYCCT1431B-The Fault In Our Stars

The creator of this challenge was inspired by the sweet an funny romance that transpired in the book The Fault In Our Stars. 
We are challenged to create a sweetly romantic card for someone to give to their significant other. 

 

I hand cut the scallops, punched the hearts out.  Then die cut the sentiment with Sizzix-Sunset Alphabet. 

 

HYCCT1431C-Another Year In The Books

 

For this challenge we are to be inspired by our favorite children's book.

 

 

I guess this isn't necessarily my favorite children's story book.  It was my son's when he was little...he is not so little any more.  He LOVED anything to do with fire trucks or fire men.  At school they had made paper "Sparky" hats.  We couldn't get him to take it off.  Eventually fell apart, so we had to make him one out of fabric.  Meanwhile,  I ordered him a Scholastic Book from School. I believe the book is called Fire Truck!  It is a storybook and song.  However, we only had the storybook. Here is a link.  To this day we still recite pieces of this book to him.  LOL! 

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms-Text, Art Impressions-Hydrant

 

I guess that's all for Hope You Can Cling To for this year!  I can't believe I made it another year! 

Have a great night!

 



Hope You Can Cling To-Day 30

Wow!  I can't believe we are almost done with the Hope You Can Cling To Challenges. 
Today's Challenge is to make beautiful cards to make spirits soar.  We are to use things that soar like birds, airplanes, butterflies, balloons, etc...

 

I opted for a quick easy Cricut card.  I used the Paper Pups Cartridge. 

 



Hope You Can Cling To-Day 29

Today's Hope You Can Cling To Challenge is to make a background without using designer paper. 

I used a mask and ink to make this background. 

 

 

Can you tell I had an oops that I wasn't sure how to fix?  LOL!

 

Supplies Used:  Heidi Swapp-Large Floral Bouquet Mask.  Hero Arts-Wavy Wishes.

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 28

Today's Challenge is "Pretty Pink Balloons."  We are to use at least one pink balloon on our card. 

 

I sponged over a Studio Calico- Chevron Mask for the background.  I cut the balloons with my Cricut-Alphalicious Cartridge.  

Attached twine....quick and easy. 

I suffered a paper crafting injury while making this card.  My very sharp pointed scissors fell onto my leg.  I tried to catch them but ended up shoving them deeply into my leg.  UGGG!  I'm sure I'll be fine. 

Have a great day!

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 27

Today's Hope You Can Cling To Challenge is Thanks x2.  We are challenged to make a card that expresses thanks or gratitude using two mediums. 

For my card I used water color paint and embossing. 

 

Stampasssions-Jest a Jester

Embossing Folder-Argyle

Alphabet-Sizzix-Graffiti

 



Hope You Can Cling To-Day 26

We are so close to the end of Hope You Can Cling To.  I love participating in this event every year. 

Today's Challenge is "Let's Cheer!"  You know how in cheers you sometimes spell out words.  Well, that's what today's challenge is...we spelled out BOOBS!  :)

B=use black
O=Use at least 1 circle layer
O=use some type of round gem
B=use blue
S=use a sentiment

Here is my card:

 

B=BLACK-the Nestability dies are circles, shirt, and background for sentiment are black

O=1 CIRCLE LAYER-Nestabilities dies are circles

O=ROUND GEM-two blue round gems by sentiment

B=BLUE-Overalls, background paper, round gems

S=SENTIMENT-"Friends See Things Heart to Heart

 

Supplies:  Stamps:  My Favorite Things-Boy and His Dog-Dog Gone Cute, Dies:  Nestabilities-Beaded Circles, Standard Circles, Sizzix-Branch and Leaves

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 25

Welcome to day 25!!! 
Today's Challenge is to use the Bokeh Technique on our cards.

 Here is a link: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/bokehbackground/

 

I used the hearts for the Bokeh Technique.  The image is from Stamp City-I've had this awhile.  The heart is from Stampabilities, The ribbon is Stampendous-Ribbon Bow Border

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 24

Today's HYCCT Challenge is Resist, Being Resilient, Shining Through, Coming Out On Top!

For today's challenge we are to use a resist technique on our cards. 

I used clear embossing powder resist.  When I was finished, I removed the embossing powder by ironing it without steam between paper. 

 

Stamps:  Sentiment-Purple Onion Designs, Fine & Dandy-Autumn Leaves, Polka Dot Basics-Paper Trey Ink

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 22

Today's HYCCT Challenge is "Show Me The Love."  We are to make a card that shows love but doesn't actually say "love."

 

The Bow is from Hot Off The Press!  Fold It Bows Template.

The stamp is Katie and Her Best Friend from Stampassions.

The hears are Coluzzle.   

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 21

Today's Challenge is "Get Inked."

We are challenged to "today's challenge is to drip or spray a liquid ink so that your cardstock gets inked with dots or spots. "

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1421-get-inked-chat-thread-t593278.html#ixzz3GoMKn6W7

 

Stamps:  Tattered Angels, Screen Prints Clear Stamps Blossom Trees. 

 

Hope you have a great afternoon!

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 20

Today's Hope You Can Cling To Challenge is "Get Smooshed."  We are to use either an acrylic paint or ink spray "smooch" technique to make a card. 

I used the acrylic paint smoosh technique on my card. 

Supplies:  Sizzix-Tim Holtz- Tattered Flowers
Nestabilities dies,
Stamps:  Martha Stewart-Leaves, Judi Kins-Background, Deco

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 19

Today's HYCCT Challenge is "Spread It Around!" 
We are challenged to use embossing paste on our cards. 

If you aren't familiar with what embossing paste is, do a search.  I actually had a jar of this that I bought a long time ago.  I was more shocked that it wasn't dried-up. 

Originally, the stencil that I used was an entire present.  But I was having trouble fitting it onto a card that I liked.  So, I cut off the bow. 

 

The paper is From K& Company-Sweet Nectar, The Doily Die-Papertrey Ink, The leaves and Sunset Alphabet-Sizzix. 

 

Have a great day!

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 18

Today is day 18 of Hope You Can Cling To.  Our challenge is to "Keep Connected."  We are to make a card that illustrates the idea of keeping connected. 

 

Yep, I guess you can say I was thinking "old fashioned."  Who uses a typewriter anymore?  LOL!  Well, there are still a few people who prefer to use a typewriter.  Plus, I wanted to use this stamp.  :)  The typewriter stamp set is from Stampabilities, the back ground text is from Cornish Heritage Farms. 

 

I completely copied this card layout from something I saw online.  Of course, I can't find the link now. 

 

Have a great weekend!

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 17

Today's HYCCT Challenge is "All That Binds Us!"  We are challenged to make a card that has the spine bound. 

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 16

Here we are already at day #16!  WOW! 

Today's challenge is to NOT use a stamp on your card. 

I used my Cricut Machine.

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 15

Happy Wednesday! 
Today's HYCCT Challenge is to make a card that uses something soft and cozy or use an image that evokes the image of being soft and cozy. 

I used this cute House-Mouse Image-Together Under The Moon

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 14

Today's HYCCT1414 Challenge is "It's Time to Step Up!"  The Challenge is to make a step card. 

 

Here is my step up card.  I used my Cricut Machine.  The bike is from Summer in Paris, the pennant is from Pretty Pennants Cartridge, and the cloud is from Cricut Basics.  

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 13

Welcome to HYCCT1413-Heart Song Challenge!


Today's challenge is to use music, hearts, birds, words of encouragement on a card. 

 

The stamp is Kitty Chorus from Stamps Happen. 

 

There is a music sheet background stamp from Purple Onion Designs. 

 

The sentiment is from Tim Holtz.

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 12

Today's HYCCT1412 Challenge is all about "Warm Fuzzies."  For this challenge we are to use warm colors with fuzzies such as an image of an animal, blanket, sweater, etc...

 

All the papers I used are scraps...don't even know the name of the paper line.  I've also had the bear image for a waaaayyyy long time.  It is from Provo Craft.  

Hope You Can Cling To-Day 11

Welcome to HYCCT1411-Chicks Stick Together.

Today's Challenge is to make a card to celebrate your sister peeps, friends, or friendships.  Use images of friends, friendship sentiments or chickens. 

 

I used a Sizzix Chicken Die that I've had FOREVER!  :) 

 

Have a great day!