Anything Goes at The Outlawz

This is our last Friday and our last challenge for 2011. The Copic/Promarkers Challenge Group would love for you to go out with a bang!

Our theme is “Anything Goes.” We want to see anything you little heart desires to create. As an addition and an optional challenge this time around, our wonderful Group Leader Lynne has added templates for the 2012 calendar. A few of the Design Team Members have created some wonderful eye candy for you. Of course, if you participate, you must also use any kind of alcohol marker, be it Copics, Promarkers, etc.

My project uses “Three New Friends,” from A Day for Daisies. I adore Tammy’s illustrations, especially when I can touch my Copics to her creations.

The dies that I have used are Spellbinder’s Ovals and Cheery Lynn Designs Italian Flourish Doily. The edge of the oval die has been highlighted with DI in Dusty Concord and Smooch Ink in Illuminate. I sprayed the Italian Flourish Die with Perfect Pearls Mists. Part of my background is from a Cuttlebug embossing folder and I added Gelly Roll Pen in Clear Start for highlights. My cardstock is from Stampin’ Up!

The Copics that I used on “Three New Friends:

Mermaid – Bv000, 02, 17, and BG10, 18;

Seahorses – Y02 and YR15;

Background – BG10 and BV000.

Now head on over to Copic/Promarker Challenge Group and check out the other designer’s projects. While you are there, check out our other daily challenges The Outlawz offers. Lots of sponsors and lots of fun ya’ll!

I wish everyone a Happy New Year! Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Aletha

TCC's Open House

You are missing all the fun! Come check it out at The Crafter's Cafe Holiday Open House.

We have daily games, door prizes, and some unbelievable sponsors.

Hope to see you there!
Aletha

More Food, Please!

We, The Outlawz Copic/Promarker Design Team, have our fourth December challenge ready for you.

Our theme is “Food.” If you are tired of actually doing the cooking, now is the time to create something “food related,” but don’t use food, use your alcohol markers instead. We want to see anything you want to make as long as it is “food related.” You must also use any kind of alcohol marker, be it Copics, Promarkers, etc.

My project uses “Blueberry Delight,” from the House Mouse collection. I picked this rubber stamp because I have a slew of House Mouse stamps and I have never used my Copics on them. I am now making plans to use more of these little meeces in my projects.

The dies that I have used are Spellbinder’s Large Classic Ovals and Crown Ovals. I have added Viva Décor Silver Pearl Pen on the Crown Ovals. I cut out the stamped image with the classic ovals and added Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap, Illuminate Smooch Ink, and Glossy Accents on the blueberries. My cardstock is SU’s. My designer paper is from my stash (probably Hobby Lobby), as is the brown ribbon. All of the swirls are from Memory Box’s Elegant Scrollwork die. They reminded me of mouse tails.

The Copics that I used on Blueberry Delight:

Blueberries: B21, 24, 26;

Mouse: E31, 34 and R11, 21;

Pie: Y23 and E35, 51;

Background: W1, 3.

Now head on over to Copic/Promarker Challenge Group and check out the other designer’s projects. While you are there, check out our other daily challenges The Outlawz offers. Lots of sponsors, and lots of fun ya’ll!

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and some very Happy Holidays! Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Aletha

Let’s Celebrate!

We, The Outlawz Copic/Promarker Design Team, have our third December challenge ready for you.

Our theme is “Celebration.” We want to see anything you want to make as long as it is something that is in the “celebration mood.” You must also use any kind of alcohol marker, be it Copics, etc.

My project uses “The Fairy Aletha,” designed by Tracey Malnofski, Owner/Artist of The Stamping Boutique. I picked this beautiful digi to “celebrate Motherhood.” I have colored her using my Copics and then enhanced part of the image with Gelly Roll pen in Clear Star. I’ve added Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap around her and then added Smooch in Illuminate.

The dies that I have used are Spellbinder’s large circles and Marianne Design’s double frame. My cardstock is SU’s Ruby Red and my designer paper is from First Edition in their Desert Blooms collection. First Edition’s 6x6 paper packs are to die for. The majority of the pack is glitterized (is that a word?), makes for some beautiful backgrounds. My sentiment is from SU also. My flowers are from my stash, more than likely they are from Wild Orchid. I’ve added Crystal Stickles to the flowers.

Now head on over to Copic/Promarker Challenge Group and check out the other designer’s projects. While you are there, check out the other daily challenges The Outlawz offers. Lots of sponsors and lots of fun ya’ll!

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Aletha

Smoochie in the Window

Hi everyone! I hope you have had a great weekend.

I got some time to color in my studio Saturday and I wanted to share my project.

This digi is from the mind of the talented artist, Tracey Malnofski, Owner/Artist for The Stamping Boutique. Tracey has come up with a some new digis which she is calling her Smoochie line. This particular one is “Smoochie in the Window.” I am still in the mode of red and green, but I did not want to do anything Christmas. This is what I came up with.

My recipe:

Distress Inks: Tea Dye

Cardstock: Black and White from Stampin’ Up!

Designer Paper: imaginisce from the Lady Bug Ball (I think I purchased this from Hobby Lobby.)

Dies: Spellbinder’s in Large Classic Ovals and Lacey Ovals. The leaves are from a Magnolia Doohickey die.

Stickles: Chrystal

Flowers and Pearls: from my stash

I colored with my Copics and Spicas:

Hair: R11, 22, 29; G20, 21, 24, 29

Dress: Y11, 13, 19

Skin: E000, 11; R20

Shutters: E25, 29, 53

Pens used: Spicas in Lipstick, Lemon, Chocolate;
Gelly Roll in Clear Star.

I am entering "Smoochie in the Window" in the following challenges:

Come and Get It Challenges: Red, green, and your choice

The Corrosive Challenges: Anything BUT Christmas

Totally Paper Crafts: Anything BUT Christmas

I hope you all have a great and creative week. Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Aletha

Some Non-Traditional Christmas Colors

We, The Outlawz Copic/Promarker Design Team, have our next December challenge ready for you.

Our theme is “non-traditional Christmas colors.” We want to see anything you want to make as long as it is something that is NOT the “traditional” Christmas colors. You must also use any kind of alcohol marker, be it Copics, Promarkers, etc.

My project uses “Smoochie the Elf,” designed by Tracey Malnofski, Owner/Artist of The Stamping Boutique. I looked at this little elf and the only color that popped into my mind was yellow. So my “non-traditional” Christmas colors are yellow with some red. I think this is another one of my favorite color combos.

The dies that I have used are Spellbinder’s Layered Poinsettia and a Magnolia Doohickey. The poinsettia was enhanced using a white Sharpie paint pen and Illuminate Smooch Ink. The pearls from my stash, and designer paper from Basic Grey June Bug collection. I have also combined two ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon October collection.

Now mosey on over to Copic/Promarker Challenge Group and check out the other designer’s projects. While you are there, check out the other daily challenges The Outlawz offers. Lots of sponsors and lots of fun ya’ll!

Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Aletha

Home Is Where The Heart Is

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Are you ready for another challenge with GHWI? The Get Hippity with Ippity Design Team is ready to give you one. Because this is our last challenge for 2011, want to leave you with a new sketch. Don’t worry, we will be back in 2012, on January 2, which happens in about four weeks!

Now on to Challenge #11 and the sketch!

Here is my inspiration for you.

My little card uses the Ippity stamp set “What Matters Most.” I really had fun using my Copics on this image. I enhanced the image using Spellbinder’s Eyelets and Floral Doily Accent Dies, pearls from my stash, and designer paper from Basic Grey Sugared collection.

Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Aletha

Home Is Where The Heart Is

We, The Outlawz Copic/Promarker Design Team, have the first December challenge ready for you.

Our theme is “Home.” We want to see anything you want to make as long as it is something that is “Home” oriented. You must also use any kind of alcohol marker, be it Copics, Promarkers, etc.

My little card uses the Ippity stamp set “What Matters Most.” I really had fun using my Copics on this image. I have enhanced the image using Spellbinder’s Eyelets and Floral Doily Accent Dies, pearls from my stash, and designer paper from Basic Grey Sugared collection.

Now mosey on over to Copic/Promarker Challenge Group and check out the other designer’s projects. While you are there, check out the other daily challenges The Outlawz offers. Lots of fun ya’ll!

Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Aletha

I was handpicked!

Hi everyone!

This post is showcasing my project as Guest Designer over at DYSU Challenge Blog. Last month I was handpicked by the DYSU’s Design Team as a “Top 3” and as a “Guest Designer.” I want to thank all of the talented designers at DYSU for this opportunity. I am truly honored!

One of the prizes was getting to pick out a digi from Stamp Fairy and to showcase my little creation. I fell in love with Alison’s “Garden Goblins” so I picked Goblin #4. Isn’t he a sweetie? Their current challenge #48 is “ribbon, or anything that ties.”

I have colored him with my Copics and tried to stay with subtle earth tones. I am unable to tell you where my supplies are from (everything is from my overflowing stash) except for my butterflies. The butterfly dies are from Cheery Lynn Designs. I used the small exotic butterflies. I love their dies. After cutting them out of scrap dp, I then sprayed with PP in Pearl.

Thanks again to the team at DYSU. I feel privileged. Thanks to you for stopping by! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.
Aletha