CCEEers Take Flight

Happy Birthday, Liz!!!

 

 

The fabulous Liz Williams is back as the CCEE Stampers Challenge hostess this week.  Here is her challenge for all of us.....

 

Tomorrow is my (Liz's) birthday,  and also Orville Wright's. Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a proclamation to make it National Aviation Day, to honor Orville Wright. I thought it would be fun to hunt down an image of something man has made fly in the air. It might be an airplane, helicopter, rocket, jet, or hot air balloon. If none of these are available to you, how about a kite or a simple birthday balloon? Our bonus can be to make it a birthday card!!!

 

I have to be honest and say that I forgot about the bonus to make this a b'day card.....sorry....no bonus for me.....

 

I have been trying to use some of my virgin stamping supplies.  Today I managed to use three.....the Spellbinders hot air balloon die, the frame die (not sure of companu), and the red tartan paper from Joanna Sheen.  I also used a cloud template to create the sky, a Stampscape tree stams for the tree tops, and added a sentie from Memory Box to finish it off.

 

Be sure to see all the creative 'flying' creations from this fabulously friendly and talented team at the CCEE Blog.

 

 

 

 

CCEE Goes Fishing

 

I apologize for the 'flash' effect, making the lower edge a bit bright.

 

 

Liz continues as our CCEE Stampers Challenge with week.  Here is her challenge......

 

Hi, It's Liz again with this week's challenge. The month of August is National Catfish Month. Fishing is a year round sport and hobby around where I live, especially saltwater fishing. So, for the challenge this week, find a fish, or someone fishing and it might make a perfect masculine card for your stash!!

 

I used a fav stamp from 100 Proof Press.  Just love this fishing silhouette stamp.  I heat embossed the image and then sponging on the water and sky colors.  After doing that I realized how well the colors matched one of my tartan plaid papers from Joanna Sheen.  I added a touch of black, a bit of piercing, and a sentiment from MFT.

 

Be sure to stop in to see the other fab creations at the CCEE Blog.

 

AND

 

Once again I had Blogger issues this weekend, so I am late in sharing my Crazy4Challenges card once again.

 

 

(I will be going back to 'fill in color' in a couple of spots on the petals.  My peepers were

obviously not working well that day.)

Sisterhood with the CCEE

 

Liz is our CCEE Stampers' hostess for August.  Here is her challenge for this week.

 

 As many of you know, or perhaps you don’t, Lynn and Liz are sisters. When they were asked to join the CCEE team at the same time, theyboth thought it would be fun to be doing this together. So, for your sister card, find an image of a pair or group of ladies or girls who just might be sisters doing things that sisters like to do.

 

I used an image from Penny Black.  Love the way the two girls are embracing.  Tells of friendship or kinship.  I added a sentiment from Hero Arts.  On the vertical panel I used an old SU bkgd. stamps and then added some brads to the main panel.  I finished it off with a bit of piercing.

 

Be sure to visit the CCEE Stampers Blog to see the fab 'sistahs' creations by the multi-talented and oh so special members of the CCEE team.

 

I am sharing an extra card from when my Blogger wasn't cooperating so I never posted it here.  Enjoy......it was done for a Crazy4Challenges challenge.

 

 

 

 

The CCEE at the Beach

 

 

Joanne here with your third CCEE Stampers Challenge for July.....

July, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere,

is one of our warmest months.

 When I think of hot days, I think of the beach.

  Let’s create cards that honor beaches in some way.

 

Once again (sorry) I forgot to write down the companies for the stamps I used, so just ask if you need to know.  I stamped the beach, then created the water and sky with sponging.  I heat embossed the sentiment,  Piercing was added and that is about it......

If you join in, please add a link to your card in a comment on the CCEE Blog..

 If posting on splitcoaststampers,

 please add CCEE1629 to keywords.

CCEEers Enjoy Their Ice Cream

 

Hello....Joanne here as your July CCEE Stampers Challenge hostess.  Here is my challenge for today......

July is National Ice Cream month.  We have some
 great sources for fresh creamy ice cream 
in our area, and I am sure that is true

 of the places where you live. 

  Let’s celebrate by having ice cream

 in some form on our cards. 

 

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the deeelish designs by the rest of the team

CCEE Stampers Mix It Up

This is Vicky's last challenge as our hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge for June! Here is her challenge........

I need to practice mixed media so I can join in more challenges.   I   often back off as I think I’m not able to make a good finished product.   Let’s make a mixed  media card.


Quoting Splitcoaststamers: A "medium" can be any of the following:
 
Pencils - wax, oil, watercolour, graphite/charcoal. chalk/pastel
Pastels - Chalk, oil
Markers - watercolor, pigment, water-based acrylic
Pens - ink, glitter
Pigments - Gelatos, watercolor crayons, metallic rubons
Paints - watercolor, acrylic, oil, poster, tempera

Inks - dye, chalk, distress, reinkers, pigment, hybrid

Powders - mica, pigment, chalk

Sprays & airbrushing

Dimensionals - embossing paste, gesso, fabric, found items, papers (collage, piecing) & ephemera, foils
Heated elements - encaustic wax, embossing

Here is my CAS mixed media card......

I used a stencil with two different colors of distress ink which I sponged on.  I used heat embossing for my MFT sentiment.  I then used a Joanna Sheen butterfly die to create my butterfly which, in real life, is dimensional.  I kept it simple as this will go into my holiday stash of gift cards for the upcoming holiday season.

Be sure to stop by the CCEE Stampers Blog to see the fab and extremely creative cards/projects of this 'bestest' DT.
 

The CCEE Stampers Go to the Birds

 

Vicky continues as the June hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge.  Here is her challenge for this week.

 

Most of you know I love birds.....birds of any kind!  Let's use birds on our cards this week.....Crazy Birds, real birds, cartoon birds...whatever trips your trigger!  One, two, a flock....it's your choice.  Just show me those birds!

 

I have a trio of funky owls for you today.  I kept the card CAS as these hooters deserve all the focus.  I did add some scoring around the edges in place of my usual piercing.

 

Be sure to stop in to the CCEE Blog to see the 'birds' taking over our gallery today.

CCEE Stampers -- Birthdays

 

Vicky continues as the June hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge.  Here is her challenge for this week.....

 

Vicky here again....carrying on as your hostess for June.

Today is my sister's birthday.  Let's see some birthday cards....something we can all stock up on!

I used flower stamps from Stampendous and a sentiment stamp from MFT.  I added a bit of piercing, but otherwise kept it pretty clean and simple.  I colored with Copics and added a touch of bling in the upper corner.

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the fab creations by the rest of this fabulous DT.  AND.....we would love for you to play with us, too.

CCEEers Go a Little 'Ducky'

 

Vicky, as our June CCEE Stamper Challenge hostess, is back with another challenge.  Here it is......

 

Morning ya'll.  Vicky here to challenge you!!!

Today is Donald Duck Day!!!  Donald has been around since 1934.

Let's celebrate Donald by using a duck..real or imaginary.  Extra points if you use Donald or any other fictional duck on your card.  Let's see what you come up with.

 

The duck stamp that came to mind when I saw this challenge are from Verve.  I have had the set for ages but have only used it once.  I like the idea that I have lots of ducks represented AND that it is a 'ducky' sentiment.  I used Spellbinder dies, Copics, and piercing tools.

 

Now be sure to check out the CCEE Stampers Blog to see the other 'ducky' creations.

CCEE Stampers Enjoy Dessert

 

 

Vicky continues as our CCEE Stampers Challenge for June.  Here is her challenge for us....

 

Today is a day dedicated to the eating of Rocky Road Ice Cream, a dessert made from chocolate, marshmallows, nuts and chocolate, as well as an ice cream flavor!!!  Who wouldn't want to celebrate that!?!

Let's celebrate this popular ice cream by adding a dessert to our cards.  Use an ice cream cone, sundae or any other Rocky Road dessert  you can think of!

Let's get yummy!!!

I used an old favorite SU dessert set for my sundae image.  For me, this is a hot fudge sundae with chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream.  I did some piercing on two levels and used this fabulous plaid paper from Joanna Sheen.  Once again I forgot to write down the sentiment.  If you want to know the company ask in a comment and I'll get back to you.

Be sure to stop by the CCEE Blog to be tempted by all sort of yummy desserts..

 

CCEE'ers Enjoy Blueberries

Maryann, our hostess for May, is here again with her last CCEE Stampers Challenge for May,  Here is the challenge.....

According to the National date calendar,  today is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day.  Use this as your inspiration for this week's card/project. 

I have found a gap in my stamp collection.  I could find no blueberry images.  So......I brought out this older SU set and made the pie look like a blueberry pie.  I can honestly say that in hindsight I really think the sentiment is too big for the design, but I had no extra time to redo.....so it is what it is....lol.

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the deeeeelish blueberry/cheesecake creations by the rest of this fabulous and friendly DT.

CCEE Play 4 Ways

Maryann  is here again with this weeks challenge for the CCEE Stampers Challenge.  Here is what she has for us this week.

I went looking for  tutorial ideas and
 found this one on splitcoast stampers
 on making a four way card.

Four Way Card Tutorial

 

I must honestly say that I don't naturally go towards fancy fold cards, so it is usually only as a challenge that I give them a try.  This one really was quite easy but can't say I will make another one.  I know, I know.....I am stuck in a rut.....LOL!!!!!!

 

I used a  background plaid stamp from JustRite, the birthday sentiment from MFT, the main image and main sentiment are from Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps.

 

Be sure to visit the CCEE Stampers Blog to see the fabulous 4 Way Cards created by the rest of the team that are just more adventurous and successful with fancy folds than I am.....enjoy!!!!

CCEE Stampers Showcase Lighthouses

 

Maryann is starting as our CCEE Stampers Challenge hostess for May.  Here is her challenge.....

 

It is Maryann here with this months challenges.

 Recently I had holidays at the beach and saw some beautiful lighthouses along the coast, so I am asking you to let there be light and add a lighthouse to your card. 

 

I used a lighthouse stamp from Cornish Heritage Farms.  I used Copics to color it.  I added a frame using a Spellbinders die set.  The sentiment is from MFT.  Some piercing finished it off.

 

Be sure to visit the CCEE Stampers Blog to see the fabulous lighthouse creations by the rest of the DT.  I am sure you will be dazzled.



Spring Captures the CCEEers Attention

 

Anne continues as the April hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge.  Here is her challenge for the week.

 

Spring brings lots of changes to our landscapes.  Your challenge this week is to make a scenic card...and because I am the hostess, be sure to add some RED!

 

I usually cut out and create a dimensional scene, but today I went in a different direction.  Once again I forgot to write down the names of the stamp companies, but I can check them out iif you want to know.  Just leave a comment and I'll get back to you.  I colored with Copics and used a cloud template for my clouds.

 

Thanks for stopping in......be sure to take a trip to the CCEE Blog to see the spring scenes created by this talented group of friends.

CCEEers Face Double Challenge

 

Anne continues as the April hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge.  This is her challenge for the week.......

 

One layer cards are always easy to mail.  Create a one layer card with a water color panel or background.

 

I so admire the watercolor creations other stampers have been doing lately.  I try and fail.  So this week I decided to try a smaller area.  I first masked the part of the panel that I wanted to remain white.  I then used a Tim Holtz watercolor crayon along with water and a brush to create the background on the watercolor paper background.

 

I then stamped and embossed the tree and sentiment.  I must admit that I really (really) like the result.  Maybe now I can again give a try to some of the other watercolor techniques.  Small steps.....small steps......hahaha.....!!!!

 

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the other fabulous one layer watercolored creations.  I am sure we will all be inspired.......this team has some real talent!!!!

 

CCEEers Go Plaid for the Guys

 

Anne is our April hostess for the CCEE Challenge.  Here is her challenge for this week.....

 

Create a masculine card using plaid in some way.

 

I used a Sweet 'N Sassy image along with a sassy sentiment stamp.  The plaid was created with a JustRite Designs background stamp.  I added some triple piercing on the sidesk.

 

Be sure to stop in at the CCEE Blog to see the plain/masc. creations by the rest of this fabulous DT

CCEEers Celebrate Eiffel Tower Day

 

Frances continues as the CCEE Stampers Challenge hostess.  Here is her last challenge for the month.

 

According to the Days of the Year web site today is Eiffel Tower Day. So for our challenge this week let's celebrate all things Parisian …. It could be the Eiffel Tower, French Poodle; Berets; Champagne; Red, White & Blue Color Combo etc.

As you have probably guessed, I went with the colors of the flag.  I am working on two gift stashes of all occasion type cards, so this is one more for the stashes.

I, once again, forgot to write down the company for the stamped image.  If you want to know just ask in a comment.  The sentiment is from MFT.  I used a MS border punch along with my Copics and piercing tools.

Please be sure to stop in at the CCEE Blog to see the fabulous French-inspired creations by this DT.

Happy B'day, Hoots!!!

 

 

 

Happy Birthday, Frances (Hoots)!!!!!!

 

Frances continues as the hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge.  This is her challenge for us this week.

 

As today is my birthday let's create a card that includes the things I love … owls and cards that pop up; flip or pull open; accordion style etc. Any type of construction style card will do anything goes but preferably not a flat card this week.

 

Any one who knows me well will know that this was truly a challenge for me.  I am not a fancy/fussy fold kind of stamper.  However, I admire so much when others make fancy fold cards.  Hoots is the queen of fancy fold cards in my book.  So......I put my discomfort aside and moved on.

 

Frances has enabled me to buy a few of these fancy fold dies, but I was intent on using the images you see, so I devised a pop up card design of my own.  I have decided, having made this card, that it is actually not the fancy folds that put me out of my comfort zone.  It is the 'decorating' of them that I find challenging.  Thus you will see that mine is pretty straight forward and not particularly clever.  The iimages are by Art Impression.  These images are winter images, honoring the fact that Hoots, being in Australia, is just ending her winter months.

 

Be sure to stop in at the CCEE Blog to see the other fancy fold, OWL creations by the rest of the team..

 

Have a fabulous b'day, Hoots!!!

CCEE Chicks Get Creative

 

Frances continues as the CCEE Stampers Challenge hostess for March.  Here is her challenge for us this week.

 

Saturday is Poultry Day. So let's be inspired by Poultry when creating our cards this week… Chickens; Ducks; Turkeys; Geese; Emus; Ostriches etc or Eggs. As Easter is just over a week away, you could create an Easter card but this is optional. Bonus points if you  include Green on your card to celebrate St Patricks Day which is today.

 

I used a stamp and die set from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps for my image.  The frame was made with a die from MFT.  The sentiment is also from an MFT set.  I added a touch of designer paper and some brads.  Piercing finished the card off.

 

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the other poultry themed cards by this wonderful DT.

An Apple for the CCEE Challenge

 

Frances continues as the hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge this week.  Here is her challenge.......

 

Tomorrow is National Johnny Appleseed Day …. So let's feature apples on our card creations this month.

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Unfortunately I forgot to write down the set I used for this card.  If you want to know, just leave a comment and I'll get back to you.

 

Meanwhile, be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the delicious apple creations by the rest of the DT.