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Monday, July 19, 2021

Pammie's Inky Pinkies with CAS_ual Fridays

Hello Again! Today begins a new challenge week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies and the sponsor this round is the generous CAS_ual Fridays Stamps.

For my design team project, I created a traditional sized slimline card using the "Floating" Stamp Set which is now retired. The card measures 8.5" x 3.5".

To start, I stamped and heat embossed the Balloon image for an ink resist technique. I blended Catherine Pooler Inks in the colors of Party Dress, Tiki Torch, Bellini and Limoncello. Once dried, I rubbed the excess ink sitting on the heat embossing with a Microfiber towel.

The sentiment is from the same set and stamped with Versafine Onyx Black Ink. I mounted the sentiment strip on craft foam, matted the focal panel with black card and adhered to a card base of Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb. cardstock. Lastly, I added enamel sparkle dots in the same shades as the inks.

Please join us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies! Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafting Happiness

Simon Says Stamp Wed. Challenge

Corrosive Challenge

All Sorts

Ally's Angels

Monday, June 21, 2021

New Challenge at Inspiration Station for 21 June 21

Hello and Happy Monday Friends! It's the 3rd Monday of the Month and that equals a new challenge has started at The Inspiration Station. Not to mention the date is 21 June 21 and the start of Summer Solstice! The inspiration picture this month is:

This inspiration picture can be intrepreted in so many different ways and I found this challenge interesting. I immediately knew what I was going to create for my design team project when I saw the picture.

I went with a Monochrome theme using images from the Altenew Trendy Circles Stamp Set and a sentiment from a Kelly Creates Stamp and Lettering Set. A sweet and simple design that would be great for a masculine card and definitely worth repeating with color.

Please join us for the bi-weekly challenge at The Inspiration Station. The Prize this round is a sweet Unicorn Coffee mini stamp set from Brutus Monroe. The inspiration photo is for your intrepretation so have fun with it and play along!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

House That Stamps Built

Crafty Gals Corner

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Masculine Birthday

Hello and Happy Wednesday! Today is the 1st Wednesday of the month and it's time for a new monthly challenge at the Paper Funday Challenges. As always, the theme is Anything Goes with the Optional Twist this month of Sparkle and/or Shine.

The sponsors for this months' challenge are the wonderful Jan's Digi Stamps and Colour of Love. For my design team project, I decided to go with the Twist and create something featuring Sparkle and/or shine...and I chose Shine.

I need masculine cards in my stash (don't we all) as I just don't think of making them and thought how can I create a masculine card that sparkles and/or shines. I sat down and went through my dies and stamps and BINGO....I can make it shine!

I stenciled a background using Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink and stamped the Timepiece image; which is an old stamp I no longer have the package for so unsure of the maker, tore the edges of the panel and place foam pads behind. Still needing shine, I die cut gear pieces from gold mirror card and placed flat on a mat of wood patterned paper from P13, then adhered all to a mat of gold mirror card. I heat embossed the sentiment using fine detail gold powder and out the design all together.

I felt like the card needed something else and I'm a fan of bells and whistles but on a masculine card, I thought "what can I use?" then it came to me, the circle bits from the middle of the gears. I adhered to the focal panel and they look like brads.

Please join us at The Paper Funday Challenges, we hope to inspire you with our designs and look forward to seeing your creations.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Lil Red Wagon

The Male Room

Clever Dexter - favorite techniques are heat embossing and ink blending

Friendship Challenge

Pearly Sparkles

Sandee & Amelie's Steampunk Challenge

The House that Stamps Built

Watercooler Wednesday

Double Trouble

Paperbabe

Scrapping 4 Fun

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Outlawz Progressive Challenge - The Paper Shelter

Hello and Happy June 1st! Wow...Summer is in Full Swing here in Florida and today begins Hurricane Season...shhhhhh...let's not say that too loud! Today also begins a new progressive challenge at the Outlawz Challenges with the Paper Shelter providing the Free Image. I've been invited to Guest Design and of course I was honored; my GDT project features the adorable Sharing is Caring digital image.

I've colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, fussy cut and mounted on foam pads. The designer paper is from The Paper Shelter and matches the digital image. I die cut the large "Love" and stamped the sentiment on matching card; both of which come from a Crafter's Companion Die and Stamp set. This card measures 5.5" square.

Please stop by the Outlawz Progressive Challenge and read the directions how to get in on the monthly challenge, the image is provided to you and it's a lot of fun. I thank the Outlawz for inviting me, it has been a true pleasure.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Color It Create It Show It Off

Ike's World

Monday, May 10, 2021

Pammie's Inky Pinkie's Challenge #2119

Hello and Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day yesterday. Today begins a new challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with the theme of Anything Goes. The sponsor this week is the talented We Are 3 Digital Shop. They have the prettiest digital papers and images, so for my design team project this week, I chose the Nautical Digital Papers along with the Hero Arts "Seas The Day" stamp set.

The papers made a great background for my scene. I stamped and colored the images with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, fussy cut them and popped them on foam pads for dimension. I die cut a circle and frame; embossing the frame with the Swiss Dots folder, stamped and heat embossed the sentiment and for a finishing touch, added Clear Stickles on the "lights" of the lighthouse.

Please join us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies by entering your design into the challenge. We hope to inspire you with our makes and would love to see yours.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Outlawz Monday Greetings

A Place to Start

Get Creative

Jan's Digi Stamps

Little Patch of Crafty Friends

Hero Arts Stay Crafty

Crafty Animals

Friendship Challenge

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Catch the Bug Anything Goes Saturday Challenge

Hello and Happy May Day! I hope your week was pleasant and your ready for the weekend...better yet...ready for the new bi-weekly Anything Goes Challenge at Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Blog! For my design team project, I created a Mother's Day card using the Heels and Accessories Digital Stamp.

My card measures A2 and I've colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers. The designer papers are from the Crate Paper "Cute Girl" 6x6 paper pad and sentiment from the Cardz TV "Mini Messages" stamp set. For a final touch, I added Sparkle Dots for a bit of sparkle and shine.

Please stop by Catch the Bug and enter your design...you now have 2 weeks to enter. Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

A Bit More Time to Craft Extra

A Perfect Time to Craft

Crafts Galore Encore

Clever Dexter

Mix It Up

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The Paper Funday Challenges - March 2021 Challenge

Hello and Happy Wednesday! It's the 1st Wednesday of March and that means a new challenge has started at The Paper Funday Challenges. The theme this month is Anything Goes with Optional Twist of Irish Luck (Add the Color Green). We have 2 wonderful sponsors this month, Vectoria Designs and QKR Stampede.

For my design team project, I used the Queen Bees Digital Paper Pack from Vectoria Designs to create a Vintage Inspired Friendship Card in A2 size and Landscape orientation.

The papers in the pack are gorgeous. I selected a few images to highlight then die cut panels using Spellbinders dies and fussy cut images to bring all the elements together. Finishing touches include ceating depth with foam pads, a simple twine bow, a copper charm embellishment, Vintage Photo distress ink to distress the edges and Gelly Roll Sparkle Pen for a bit of shine.

We hope you will join in the fun this month at The Paper Funday Challenges. We would love to see your creations and hope to inspire you with ours.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Frilly and Funky

Penny's Challenges

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Word Art Wednesday

Crafty Creations

Dies R Us

NBUS

Pearly Sparkles

Rainbow Card Challenge

A Bit More Time to Craft EXTRA

Outlawz Greeting Challenge

Crafts Galore Encore

Monday, March 1, 2021

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - CAS_ual Fridays

Hello and Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was wonderful and you found some crafty time. Wow, the 1st day of March and that means a new challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies. The theme is Anything Goes with CAS_ual Fridays sponsoring this week.

For my design team project, I used the Floating Stamp Set by CAS_ual Fridays; which happens to be On Sale at the time of this post.

I started by creating a background using the Smooshing Technique with Wilted Violet, Picked Raspberry and Peacock Feathers Distress Inks mixed with spritzes of water. I stamped and heat embossed the Hot Air Balloon and Sentiment, added Gold Stickles to some of the flower centers on the Balloon and Glossy Accents on the Basket and Rope Hearts. For the final touch, Pink Gems for additional interest.

This is a lovely stamp set with a few more great sentiments. I love the color combination the Distress Inks create when used together. Please stop by Pammie's Inky Pinkies this week and enter for your chance to win a Gift Card for CAS_ual Fridays.

Until Next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Creatalicious

Corrosive Challenge

Stamping Sensation

Monday, February 1, 2021

Whale of a Tale at Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Hello and Happy Monday! Wow...it's the 1st day of February...where did January go? My mother used to say "the older you get, the faster time flies".....now that's the truth.

Today starts a new challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with a theme of Anything Goes. The sponsor this round is the sweet and talented Star Stampz. For my design team project, I had the pleasure of creating a sweet Friendship card using the cute Whale of a Tale digital image.

I used 2 small lace panel die cuts to edge the card and a circle die to cut out the focal image. The blue striped paper is from my scrap bin; I believe it's from a 12x12 Nautical themed paper pad that was used in making a mini album. I added Wink of Stella to her headband and bow along with blue faux gems. The sentiment was computer generated by me, printed and trimmed to fit.

Please join us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkie Challenges, we hope to inspire you with our projects and would love to see yours.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Outlawz Monday Greeting

Dies R Us

Crafter's Cafe

A Bit More Time to Craft Extra

2 Crafty Critter Crazies

Colour It, Create It, Show It Off

Crafts Galore Encore

Crafty Friends

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper

Monday, January 18, 2021

Pammie's Inky Pnkies Challenge - Anything Goes

Hello and Welcome to Monday! I hope your weekend was enjoyable and you found some time for yourself.

Today begins a new weekly challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with an Anything Goes Theme. Our generous sponsor this challenge is Polkadoodles and I had the pleasure of creating my design team project using the Holidays digital stamp.

My card measures 5" square, the designer papers are from the Echo Park "Good Day Sunshine" 6x6 paper pad and the sentiment is from an older Bo Bunny Sentiments stamp set. I've colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and added sequins for a bit of interest. O, Happy Day indeed, resting in a lawn chair, on a beach somewhere tropical, under clear blue skies.

Please join us this round at Pammie's Inky Pinkies, we would love to see what you create in the coming week. Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Incy Wincy

Colouring in Scrapland

Uniko

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Bugaboo's Holiday Chaos Day #4 - Bingo

Hello! I hope you're having a Terrific Tuesday! Today the Holiday Chaos continues at Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge Blog with a game of B-I-N-G-O. In addition to that, it's New Release day and there is a Pop Up Freebie available to all until 7 pm EST.

For my design team project, I colored up the Little Penguin Decorate Tree digital image and have a Bingo with Designer Paper, Bugaboo Image and Die Cuts.

This image makes me smile, I love Penguins anytime of the year but at Christmas, they are especially cute! My designer papers are from the Echo Park "My Favorite Christmas" 6x6 paper pad, the snowflake die cuts were made using dies from Gina K. Designs and the sentiment is from a stamp set that came along with a UK Papercrafting Magazine I purchased at Barnes and Noble. For a final touch to my scene, I added Crystal and Gold Stickles for added Bling.

Please stop by the Bugaboo Challenge Blog and join in the fun. Lot's of prizes up for grabs and lot's of inspiration from the Team!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna

**Challenges Entered:

12 Months of Christmas

Always Fun

Crafting Happiness

Incy Wincy

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges

Monday, December 7, 2020

A Denim Christmas

Hello and Happy Monday! Today begins a new challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies and our sponsor this round is Beccy's Place.

We are marching towards Christmas at a fast pace so, for my Design Team Project, I decided to use up some scraps to make a Denim themed Christmas Card. I recently wrote about using up what is left of paper pads; stash busting if you will. I need to dig into my stash more often, use what I have so when I ask Santa for more crafting supplies, I won't get the Stink Eye! *wink

I'm a huge fan of Sketches when I'm low on Mojo or need to make cards quickly without much brain power. This card came out beautifully using a sketch from Cardz TV, papers from an older Echo Park 6x6 paper pad (which I successfully used up), ribbon and gems.

Please join us at Pammie's Inky Pinkies this week, dig into your stash, google card sketches and let us see what you create!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Friday, November 13, 2020

Colour Crazy Challenge - Winter Snowflake

Hello and Happy Fri-YAY! Today begins a new challenge at the Colour Crazy Challenge with our sponsor being Ching Chou Kuik. I'm a Guest Designer at Colour Crazy for the forseeable so for my design team project, I had the pleasure of using Winter Snowflake for my card.

I've created an A2 sized Holiday card in non-traditional holiday colors. I die cut a large panel for the background and die cut the focal image, which I popped up on foam pads. I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, added Wink of Stella to her wings and placed some clear drops for additional interest.

We hope you'll join us this week at The Colour Crazy Challenge, we would love to see your projects and hope to inspire you with ours.

Until next time, Happy Crafting

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Paper Funday Challenges - Bugaboo Stamps

Hello and Happy Wednesday! Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenges with our sponsor being the fun and fabulous Bugaboo Stamps. The theme at Paper Funday is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of Give Thanks/Grateful/Thankful.

For my design team project, I used the Scarecrow Autumn Leaves Digital Image with Designer papers from the Carta Bella "Fall Market" 6x6 paper pad.

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and fussy cut. The sentiment is from a tag pack that matches the paper pad, I die cut a focal panel for the center, added ribbon, gems and called this card complete.

We hope you'll join us this month at The Paper Funday Challenges. We would love to see your creations and we hope to inspire you with ours. Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Fab 'n Funky Challenges

Monday, October 26, 2020

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Star Stampz

Hello and Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was nice and you had the opportunity to enjoy some nice weather.

Today starts a new challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with the theme of Anything Goes. Our sponsor this round is the lovely Star Stampz and Sarah creates some adorable digital stamps. For my design team project, I had the pleasure of creating an Autumn Card using the My Sweet Sunflower digi stamp.

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the designer papers are from the Echo Park "Celebrate Autumn by Lori Whitlock" 6x6 paper pad. I die cut the focal image with a decorative scallop die, the sentiment banner was created using a sentiment included in the paper pad and gold sequins were added as a final touch.

Please stop by and join the fun this week and Pammie's Inky Pinkies, we would love to see your creations. Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

A Bit More Time to Craft Extra

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Bugaboo Saturday Challenge - Photo / Color Inspiration

Hello to You and Happy Saturday! I hope you're well and ready to join in the Bugaboo Saturday Weekly Challenge. I'm a Surprise Guest Designer for October and for today's challenge, the Theme is Photo/Color Inspiration:

I had a great time creating a fun Tag for my design team project this week. I used the Bugaboo Brat Basketball Boy image and colored the image to match the colors in the inspiration photo. I also blended a background using Distress Oxide Inks in the colors Faded Brick, Dried Marigold and Fossilized Amber.

It's a sweet tag that can be used for a Birthday Present, Christmas Gift or any time you just want to let someone special know they are an All Star. We hope you'll join us this week at Bugaboo for one of the many challenges they have going on. It's a great opportunity to win some cute images.

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

A Gem of a Challenge

Lil Red Wagon (Things with B - Basketball)

Creative Moments

Polkadoodle

Watercooler Challenges

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Bugaboo Saturday Challenge - Bingo

Hello and Happy Saturday! I'm back with another project as Guest Surprise Designer at Bugaboo Stamps. The theme this challenge is BINGO and I've used the Friday Freebie Image Mouse and Balloons to create a Christmas Card!

I played BINGO 2 ways with this card. Here is the Bingo Card and the ways you can follow in this challenge:

For my GDT project, I chose Sparkle (Stickle Glitter Gel on Balloons), Bugaboo Image and Button. I also Bingo'd with Dots and Stripes, Bugaboo Image and Die/Punch. I had a blast with this project and I do hope you'll play this week in the Saturday Challenge at Bugaboo Stamps.

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Hazelnut's Challenge

Creative Fingers

Paper Babe

Not Just Cards

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity

Creatalicious