Patriotic Theme at Open-Minded Crafting Fun

Today is my final post for the Open-Minded Crafting Fun design team.  It's been a wonderful term and I've loved being able to use so many different images from some amazing digital artists.  I hope you'll continue to follow OMCF and the new design team - they share such a wide variety of digital images and styles - so much fun. My image sponsor for this Patriotic challenge is Beansie Doodle.  I've chosen the Super Hero Mystical Maxine image.

I think Maxine is ready to take on anyone who messes with the USA! The papers are Authentique.  I used a Sizzix die for the scalloped oval and a punch for the stars.  I hand cut the flag banners and colored the image with Copics. We have four sponsors for this week's challenge which means you have four chances to win.  Just link your Patriotic creation to Open-Minded Crafting Fun. Challenge sponsors:

I'd like to thank Susan and Vicky for allowing me to design for this amazing challenge blog.  These two ladies are so dedicated and organized - it's been a pleasure being on their inaugural team.  I wish you continued success with OMCF!!!

Winged Things

It's time for Open-Minded Crafting Fun's challenge # 12 Things with Wings. My image sponsor is Kenny K Designs.  I used the Fun Faerie image for my card.

I hope you'll join in our challenge and also visit the design team blog (HERE) to see lots more projects using images from our four sponsors.

Thanks for stopping by.  I've been in Texas helping my daughter move.  We should be back in CA by Thursday and back to regular posting and blog visiting!!!

Fairy Tale or Fantasy

It's time for challenge #11 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.  Our theme is Fairy Tale or Fantasy. My sponsor images are from Digital Delights by Louby Loo.

I've used Augustus the Dragon and the Castle for my card.

Here's a closer look:

Other supplies used include Spellbinders Lacy Square die, Jaded Blossom Mini Tag Die, Jaded Blossom Magical Memories stamp set, Elizabeth Craft Designs leaf die, and a delightful heart sent to me by a dear crafting friend.  The images were colored with Copic markers. 

We have 5 sponsors for this challenge which means you have 5 chances to win.  You may also be selected as a design team favorite and have your project featured in our winner's post.  Enter by using the OMCF link above.

Our sponsors:

There's also a DESIGN TEAM call for the next term at OMCF.  It's a wonderful team so it would be great to have you apply.

Use Some Ribbon at Open-Minded Crafting Fun

It's time for challenge #10 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.  We have such fabulous entries for each challenge.   We are so happy that you've offered such wonderful support of this new challenge blog. For this challenge my sponsor image is from Dilly Beans.  This is Ragdoll Ruby.  I just love her button eyes and adorable ringlets.

We have four sponsors for this challenge so be sure to enter your project using some ribbon since you'll have four chances to win along with possibly being selected as a design team favorite!
Challenge #10 sponsors are

Hope to see your project!!

Baseball Bear

Hello Crafty Friends,
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Time for Challenge #9 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.  This challenge is about sports or activities.  We have four different sponsors who have provided our images. My image - Baseball Bear - comes from Stitchy Bear Images.

Isn't he just so cute?  I found the paper at my local scrapbook store.  It's by Splash of Color with the accent piece from Authentique.  The stars were punched and the buttons from my stash.  I colored Baseball Bear with Copic markers. Be sure to head to Open-Minded Crafting Fun so see more projects from Stitchy Bear along with our other three sponsors.  If you enter, you'll have 4 chances to win.  And, did you know that following each challenge, the design team members each select their favorite projects from those that are entered.  These are featured on the blog the Saturday following the close of the challenge.  We've had some amazing projects shared and appreciate the many participants. Challenge #9 sponsors:

Thanks for stopping by.  I always appreciate it when you take the time to leave a comment.

Piggy Dreams

Good Morning Crafty Friends,
It's time for challenge #8 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.  Wow!  Our 8th challenge already.  We've had such wonderful participation.  I hope you've been joining in the fun.  Remember, there are at least four sponsors for every challenge which means you have at least four chances win!
My sponsor image is from 2 Cute ink.  This sweet little image is called Piggy Dreams, just perfect for our Easter or Pastel Colors challenge.

I've used papers from DCWV Nana's Baby stack, ribbon from my stash (purchased at our local flea market) and clear dots.  The flourish was sent to me by a dear crafting friend who keeps me supplied in delightful die cuts (thanks Sandy).
I colored the image with Copic markers.  I tried a little bit different background.  After using B0000 to bring out the focal image, I masked the image and added the subtle dots that I had punched in the mask.

Here's a list of our challenge #8 sponsors:

Dr. Digi's House of Stamps

Animal Antics at OMCF

Happy Weekend Crafty Friends, It's time for challenge #7 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.  This challenge is all about ANIMAL ANTICS. We have four sponsors for this challenge so you have four chances to win some fabulous images.
My sponsor image is from Scribbles Designs called Alley Cat.

Isn't this image a hoot?  I had a great time going through my craft stash finding just the right papers and embellishments for this masculine card.

I hope you'll join in the fun for a chance to win images from one of our sponsors for this challenge.

Hello Caterpillar

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for Challenge #6 at Open-Minded Crafting Fun.  Our theme for this challenge is ADD SOME BUTTONS. We have four fabulous sponsors so that means you have four chances to win if you enter our challenge. My image, Hello Caterpillar,  was provided by Digi Darla Designs.

Other supplies used for this project:

Card stock:  from my stash

Markers:  Copics

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels 4

Punches:  Fiskars  Picket Fence, EK Success corners

Scrapper's Spools, hand made crinkle ribbon, VersaMagic Chalk Ink, buttons from my stash

Here are the Challenge #6 sponsors: