Drunken Stampers' New Challenge

Drunken Stampers has a new challenge going .  The theme is Steampunk which is based on the movie Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.  It runs from April 13 to April 19.  All of Drunken Stampers' challenges lately have been based on movies.

For this challenge I made an easel card using an image from Kenny K Downloads.  The  policeman was colored with Copic markers.  To give the card a  steampunk feel, I added some sequin waste under a star emblem embellished with a little blingy stone.   The sentiment "protect and serve" comes from the motto of the force.  The altered punched border is from a Martha Stewart punch. A clock charm in the middle of the base acts as a holder for keeping the card upright.  They are referred to as the Boys in Blue, thus the signage on the bbase of the card.

 

This card is also being entered in KennyK Downloads' easel challenge and the CDAC's Anything Goes challenge.

 

 

Challenge Reminder and Guest Designer

From time to time I will have a Guest Designer.  This not only gives my blog more variety and interest, but also gives another crafter exposure.  My GD this week is Vee Cassidy.  Below she tells us a little about herself and gives her inspiration along with the DT  for the current challenge "Work is Good".  If you haven't entered yet, you have until next Sunday midnight CDT.

Hello, I am Vee (short for Veronica) Cassidy. I live on the outskirts of Glasgow in Scotland, UK. I am 55 and have two sons, 36 and 26, who are both grown and flown.  They both still live in Scotland and my current babies are two little cats, Lenny and Minnie, who adopted me almost three years ago after they were rescued by Cats Protection (Glasgow) from a really appalling situation.

I have loved Arts and Crafts ever since I could hold a crayon!   Some of my earliest memories are hoarding cellophane and foil and cutting up cardboard boxes to make dimensional things like cityscapes and scenes. I was not into dolls or it would have been dolls houses I suppose! I was not allowed to continue with Art at school and was pushed into what was termed more “academic” courses! But kept creative with sewing, knitting, crochet, home decor and baking especially when my sons were younger.

When I had to take early retirement a few years ago owing to severe, permanent health issues, Art and Crafts provided an escape. I am not always able to undertake as many opportunities as offered owing to limits of health but the crafting community is so supportive and really keeps me going, especially as I am often housebound.

Guest Designer`-Vee

I used the  Firefighter by Kenny K
I coloured this fab image with Promarker alcohol pens and cut it out with a Spellbinders label die, and mounted onto an A5 pearl blue card blank made from an A4 sheet of card from stash. I then used Tim Holtz tissue tape  to frame the image and added string (twine) with a knot. I added Tim Holtz metal gear and brad for embellishment.

Sharon

This week I've used an image from Guylou and new digital patterned papers From Gecko Galz along with the layout from Tuesday Morning Sketches to make this "Gardeners" card! Part of my work involves gardening so I couldn't resist making this!

Michele

These Kenny K images are a hoot!  I pencil colored the police officer digi and layered him over a torn piece of highway map and some designer paper.  I added the "This Affects You" stamp (100 proof press) and a star I cut out of some additional designer paper.

Krisha

My new dish towels...Thanks Kenny K!!

I worked the image through Printshop, then printed it on transfer paper, then ironed onto the dish towel.  I used an Inkadinkado "Hello" with StazOn ink. These are photos of then hanging on the stove! 

Petra

Well, who says only men can do DIY? Girl power with one of KennyKs brilliant digital stamps coloured with Copics and layered on Kraft card and printed paper. Letter stickers and a ruler ribbon are the finishing touches for the tag. Let's do it!

Rene

The Business Woman is doing her bit in the office this week. She is wearing her silver-gray office suit but added some fun colour with her accessories. I put her on an aqua panel that matches her shoes and a silver layer gives some more contrast. The background collage was created with pictures from an advertising booklet, a quick & fun way to create a card that suits the recipient. I hope that you are inspired to join this fun challenge.

Challenge #57-"Work is Good"

The challenge for the next two weeks is "Work is Good"  The Design Team would like to see how many different occupations you show in your entries.  Below are some pieces of inspiration from the Design Team.  I hope you like what you see here and will take part.

Vicki

Isn't this a cute image from KennyK Downloads?  I just love the outfit.  I colored the image with Copic markers placed them on a Martha Stewart punch out.  The background is a combination of striped and solid designer papers.  My chef looks as if she is really to dish out anything you might want.

Michele

I thought this professional looking woman from Kenny K would make a great image for a congratulations card celebrating a new job or even a graduation and transition into working life.  She seems smart, beautiful and ready to take on the world!  The congratulations stamp is by Denami Designs.

Sharon

My card uses a great image from our sponsor along with some digital patterned papers from SheryKDesigns Etsy Store and I used the current sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Petra

Dress for success - a wonderful image from our sponsor. I coloured the very smartly dressed Business Lady with Copics and colouring pencils and layered it on patterend paper from EchoPark.

Krisha

Love this image, and decided to go with an invitation to dinner.

Since I am going to be doing many of these they were created on Printshop.  Then the colors on the image were added along with the embellishments.

Rene

Kenny K is our generous sponsor for our fun theme. My chef is a top cupcake creator and says her work is so much fun that it doesn't feel like work. I gave her uniform pink buttons, and added cute cupcake DP as background to showcase her specialty. I am looking forward to see all the fun jobs portrayed!



I am honored to have KennyK Downloads as my sponsor for this challenge.  They have some wonderful and very unique images.