Monday, January 24, 2011

Challenge Monday

Hi Stamping Friends!!
It's Monday and that means it's time to post all the challenge cards I created this weekend.  And lucky for me (and you!), it was cold and foggy all weekend long.  So I stayed warm and cozy inside and STAMPED!


ELEMENTS OF STYLE


Stamps:  Elements of Style, Tiny Tags
Accessories:  Vinatge Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Beautiful Butterflies die, Springtime Vintage Designer Buttons, Basic Pearls, Striped Grosgrain, Chantilly Lace, Tag Punch, Stampin' Write Markers, Linen Thread, Spritzer Tool, Dimensionals

Sketch Challenge:  PALS PAPER ARTS #77
Color Challenge:  INKSPIRATIONS #54  Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla 
Recipe Challenge:  STAMPIN' ROYALTY #55  Wings


CHEEP TALK


Stamps:  Cheep Talk
Accessories:  Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punches, Dotted Ribbon Scallop Border Punch, Brights Designer Buttons, Whisper White Grosgrain, Linen Thread, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Sketch Challenge:  STAMPING 411  #187
Color Challenge:  COLOR LAB  #25  More Mustard, Old Olive, Pacific Point
Color Challenge:  OUR CREATIVE CORNER  Analogous Colors
Theme Challenge:  FRIDAY MASHUP!  #28  Birds


AVIARY


Stamps:  Aviary, Hello Again
Accessories:  Tasteful Trim die, Oval Punch, Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain, Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain (retired), Black Brads, Mat PAck, Piercing Tool

Sketch Challenge:  CREATE WITH CONNIE AND MARY  #134
Color Challenge:  MOXIE FAB WORLD  Bright and Bold (I used Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, and Basic Black)
Theme Challenge:  FRIDAY MASHUP!  #28  Birds


FILLED WITH LOVE


Stamps:  Filled With Love
Accessories:  Tasteful Trim die, Heart Pressed Letterpress Plate, Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Large Heart Punch, Oval Punch, Heart-to-Heart Punch, Mat Pack, Piercing Tool, Pacific Point Grosgrain (retired)

Sketch Challenge:  HAND STAMPED SENTIMENTS  #51
Color Challenge:  THE COLOR DARE  #93  Regal Rose, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette


I told you I had a lot of time to stamp this weekend!  I also had time to stamp my ColourQ card for tomorrow, find some sketches for my Stampin' Celebration challenge project for Thursday, play around a little in My Digital Studio, and get inspiration for the upcoming Stampin' Addicts Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop happening this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!!  Whew!  I'd say that was a stamp happy weekend for sure!

I hope you are inspired to play in a few challenges this week.  I know the challenge blogs would love some new players!!

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow and see what I created for the "spicy" ColourQ color challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Stamping!



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39 comments:

  1. LeAnneJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Awesome, Krystal! So glad you were able to do some stamping! All your creations are beautiful!

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  2. RenéeJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    WOW, tons of fab eye candy Krystal!

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  3. YaphaJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    These are all so fantastic! You are absolutely amazing at combining challenges!!

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  4. CindyJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Gorgeous! One of my N.Y. resolutions was to participate in challenges more. So far, I've failed miserably. But you rock them!!!! TFS!

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  5. Holly / InkPaperStampsJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    What a neat variety of styles, Krystal! I especially like the first one--such a fun twist on spotlighting!

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  6. DebJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Wow, Krystal! These are all so fantabulous!!! I love them all! Great job with the sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary! Thanks for playing!

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  7. Hi, I'm Lee Conrey!January 24, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    You have been a busy girl!!! Love them all and hope to case one if not all . Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Selene KemptonJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Whoa! You've been a busy bee! Gorgeous work!

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  9. Linda CallahanJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Wow you are my hero! Great cards - all styles, all colors - wonderful!

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  10. jjcreationsJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    What a fabulous set of creations! You've nailed all the challenges. Thanks for playing along with the Color Dare.

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  11. Patti CheskyJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Amazing cards! You have a great way with color! You can tell that you love to create!

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  12. savvy teaching tipsJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful cards Krystal. I really like the butterfly one for SR. Thanks for playing with us this week at Stampin' Royalty.

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  13. MarisaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    You've been busy! Love the sketch for the two hearts and how you have accented with the Pacific Point. Thanks so much for joining us at the Color Dare this week :)

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  14. Connie BabbertJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    So cute...love the Aviary birdcages with the Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Krystal,

    I'm so sorry you missed the deadline for posting your card to Hand Stamped Sentiments. Your card is beautiful. Please visit our blog on Tuesday, January 25 for our new challenge.

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  16. Hands OnJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Fantastic cards. Love the layers on the SR card and your butterflies are outstanding! Thanks for playing with Stampin' Royalty.

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  17. KerinJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Wow, I'm loving your Monday posts of all of your gorgeous cards...busy girl you've been!! Is it wrong for me to hope for more cold & foggy weather???? Just kidding...but very happy you were able to play along with Stamping 411 this week :)

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  18. Heidi BaksJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Very productive, Krystal! I love the beautiful Elements of Style card!!

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  19. Jen TimkoJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Holy moly...you were busy! What a nice job with the ColorLab colors this week (glad to see you again!). That butterfly card is a super wow! Love it!

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  20. Lesley January 25, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    All of these are stunning Krystal! I especially love the Aviary Card! So cute and the colours are wonderful! Thanks for joining us at the Friday Mashup this week!
    Smiles,
    Lesley

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  21. Cards by GinaJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Love all of your work! Your card for the PPA challenge this week is absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for playing along with us at PPA!

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  22. gbarron56January 25, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    You have been one busy stamper! Love all the cards you created! Great job! Thanks for playing along this week at Stamping 411! Blessings, Gretchen

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  23. Glenda JJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    All of your creations are fantastic! Clean and crisp and full of colour. Thanks for playing along with the Color Dare.

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  24. Jennifer RzasaJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love the creative layouts of your cards- thanks for playing along at Our Creative Corner!

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  25. Sara Mattson-BlumeJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Wowzer, wowzer, wowzer.

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  26. ~Erica~January 25, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Aww Krystal! So super cute! I just love those stacked bird cages! Thanks for playing at CCMC!

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  27. Lisa MartzJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Love the bird card! What's not to love? Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge!

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  28. Debbie HendersonJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Wow, you've been a busy girl! Love all of your cards. The little stack of birds made me giggle, so cute! Thanks for playing with us at Create with Connie & Mary!

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  29. Mary BrownJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Your cards are all delightful. Love the aviary one for the Create sketch. Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!

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  30. MarisaJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love how you used this week's colours!! The wide striped ribbon is fabulous as is the rest of your card. Thanks so much for joining us at Inkspirations this week :)

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  31. HollyJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love your bird card.. Thanks for joining us at the Mashup! this week..

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  32. julieJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I love the birds in Cheep Talk...they make me smile. Great color combo as well!

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  33. Lee-anneJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Wow, so many beautiful cards Krystal. They are all gorgeous. Thanks for playing along with the Inkspirations challenge, I love the way you have used this weeks colours. Great stamp set and lots of lovely little details. It is stunning!!

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  34. TerryJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    You have some really nice cards there! Thanks for playing with us at Friday Mashup!. I love that bird set.

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  35. Shirley PumpkinJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Hey Girl.. I don't know if you looked but you are our Mashup Maven this week!! Congrats on that!! I love your Cards!! I hope you are excited to be a GD for us on Mashup #30 its a sketch Challenge. I will email it to you as soon as I can. Thanks!! :)

    Hugs
    Shirley

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  36. Andrea L - EnchantINKJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Congrats on the win at Inkspirations Challenges for your first card, Krystal. This is super stunning ... and gorgeous! Hugs xxaxx

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  37. Genelle LittleJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Wow Krystal, what a lot of awesome cards! Congrats on winning at Inkspirations, your card is amazing!

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  38. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Hey Krystal! Thanks for entering the Bright & Bold challenge in the Color Inspiration for Card Makers Week suite of six challenges in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  39. H2 :)January 28, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Congratulations on your win at Inkspirations this week Krystal. Your EoS card is absolutely stunning - love the "spotlighting" with the butterfly - very clever!! :)
    Brilliant idea to post all your (great) challenge cards on the same day! :)

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