Hooray for Disney! -- Layered Animal Fun with the UnstampaBelles

Our challenge for you this month at the UnstampaBelles is Animal Fun (use an animal; yes humans count!) with the optional twist of Layer It Up.

You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

For my Animal, I used mice...and a dog & a coupla ducks! 

Inspiration/Challenges:
Try Stamping On Tuesdays: (Tue 2W) #501 Sketch + option: Birthdays

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Lockdown with the UnstampaBelles

At the UnstampaBelles we love to be challenged! Our theme this month is Lockdown, with the optional twist of Scrap It.

You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Better Late Than Never! -- Anything without Stamps with the Unstampabelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is Anything Goes without Stamps.

Mom sent me this super adorable American Crafts Sloth Christmas paper, and it seemed perfect for a very belated Holiday(s) card! I was inspired by the optional theme at Try Stamping On Tuesdays of Peek-a-boo.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Try Stamping On Tuesdays: (Tue 2W) Sketch ##493 493 + option: Peek-a-Boo (deadline Feb 21)

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Funny Family -- Musical Joy with the Unstampabelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is: Joy, with the optional twist of: Music.

You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Believing with Unusal Folds with the Unstampabelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is: Believe (per our wonderful Blog Mistress Susan: "To have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something or someone, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so. Can be in a person or a myth or fairy tale or yourself"). with the optional twist of: Use an Unusual Fold.

You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

For my unusual fold I used the tutorial for a Spring Fold Card from Beccy's Place.

I made a silly yet elegant anniversary card for my amazing husband. "Potato wine" is my stupid joke for "Vodka" but Mom gave me this great potato topper and I knew it would make him laugh! I came up with the sentiment poem myself, obviously! He has always believed in me, for over 20 years!

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Grateful Autumn Penguins -- Inspired Thank-you with the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is: Inspire (who/what was your inspiration into the world of papercraft?) with the optional twist of: Thank You Card using the word Inspire.

You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

My crafting inspiration, both for this card & for crafting in general, is my Mom. She introduced me to stamps & designer papers, which got me into this great online cardmaking community! She just left from a long visit with us, so I made this notch-wing card featuring a photo of me and my son. The foam penguin was found on the sidewalk by my thoughtful husband!

Challenges:

CHPP October Challenge: AG with Patterned Paper 

Papercraft Business Challenge (M, P1, E3, any papercraft) October - Interactive

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Old Spice -- Rising From the Ashes with the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is: Phoenix (Rising from the Ashes) - as in salvaging a craft 'mistake' perhaps? Getting an education or career after a slow beginning; recovering from an illness ie Breast Cancer; celebrating a divorce? with the optional twist of: Use an Embossing Folder.

You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

I went with the idea of salvaging a craft 'mistake' and finally used an inked & embossed card top I made forever ago. I didn't like it at the time (too 'muddy') but I love it now!

Mom just gave me this fun Shaker Creator set from Tonic Studios, and I couldn't wait to use it. I cut the mug from the hand-inked/embossed paper I made, and then layered the the card with embossed metallic papers and the shiny brown paper I also used for the base card. The swirls & spoon are from and Elizabeth Crafts die set; I designed the sentiment for a previous project, but couldn't part with the extras I printed! The shaker is filled with Queen & Co. fruit-shaped sprinkles & Paper Sweeties flower-shaped sequins; I also added a few to the spoon for fun.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: (Wed) No Stamps
Simply Create Too #164: (deadline Sept 25) Make a Shaker Card
Try Stamping On Tuesdays #475: (deadline Sept 27) Sketch #80 + option: Metallic 

Update: This made the Top 3 for Try Stamping On Tuesdays #475!

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

Thank you for visiting, 

You're so sharp -- Good News at the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is: Good News with the optional twist of: Make Your Own Background.
You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

I made the "You're So Sharp!" sentiment with the Giddyup Std font and then die-cut. I made my own stencil with a cactus die from the same die set, inked it onto a coated Core'Dinations cardstock, embossed with with a cactus-patterned embossing folder, and then sanded the the raised pattern.

Inspiration/Challenges:

Tuesday Throwdown #463: (Tue) Use a Stencil (I used a die as a stencil)

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Starry-eyed Family -- Relationships at the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is: Celebrating Relationships with the optional twist of: Work in pairs or have a pair of things somewhere in your work.
You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

I made a Peek-a-Boo Card, inspired by the great tutorial at Beccy's Place.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Country View Crafts' Challenge (M, P1) Do what makes you happy
Mix It Up Challenge #39 (P1) Anything Goes + optional: Open Technique (my techniques: Peek-a-Boo fold)

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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If the Slipper Fits -- Disney Magic at the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is Magic with the optional twist of Be Inspired by the title of a Disney Film. You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

I couldn't resist raiding my sticker stash and using these fun Cinderella movie-themed stickers (the sentiments & the images.) I made the border with film-patterned Washi tape & blue mesh (from garlic packaging!) The birds, slipper, and rose were die-cut from shiny light blue & sparkly blue papers. The base card is a pre-embossed cardstock, and I used the negative piece from cutting the slipper to decorate the inside.

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Wind beneath my Wings -- 100th Challenge at the UnstampaBelles!

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is Wings & Wind with the optional twist of Predominantly White & Blue. You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

This is our 100th challenge, and 9th Blog Birthday! So we have lots of prizes. Be sure to join us!

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Amazing Creative Soul -- Creativity & Inspiration with the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is Creative Souls or Being Creative with the optional twist of Name a creative person you admire and CAS a piece of their work. You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

I used papers that were creatively "painted" by my 16-month-old, and basically CASed the Mondrain style.

Inspiration/Challenges:

Double Trouble Challenges: (1st/3rd Mon) #54 It's Hip to be Square
Make My Monday: (Mon 2W) #119 Make Your Own Background Paper

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Golden Hope with the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is Hope, with the optional twist of Yellow. Think spring & renewal. You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Who Are You? with the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is Something Positive that Reflects Who You Are, with the optional twist of Bright Colors and/or explain a bit about yourself and why you created this piece in your journalling. You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

I created this silly card using paper "painted" by my 14-month-old son! The monkey is on an Action Wobble.

Here's my little artist at work!

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

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Gum tree Joy -- Stars & Sparkle at the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is Star Struck Starry Night, with the optional twist of Use Sparkle Pens and/or Glues. You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

My mom found these beautiful papers at our favorite scrapbooking store, scraps of love, and add immediately sent me some to play with! They are from Kaisercraft's under the gum tree Christmas collection.

Inspiration/Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: (Wed) Interactive Christmas
Word Art Wednesdays: (Wed 2W) Anything Goes

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

Thank you for visiting,

Wild Paradise with the UnstampaBelles

Our theme this month at the UnstampaBelles challenge is Paradise Pretties and Tropical Delights, with the optional twist of Into the Wild. You need to follow the twist to be considered as the DT Favorite, but you only have to follow main theme to win our prize. And remember, no stamps!

The "wild" flamingo is a woven decal. The mug/straw/pineapple dies are from an Elizabeth Craft set. I die-cut the letters from a yellow patterned paper.  I added some mulberry flowers and accents with a gold pearl pen.

The base card is made with a double-sided paper from Graphic45; check out the pretty inside:

Inspiration/Challenges:

• Stinkin' Inkers - (1st Tue) - November Die-lirious or Punchy

• Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2  M,1st W, - Sketch

Be sure to check out the fabulous projects by my teammates the UnstampaBelles this month!

Thank you for visiting,