Setback with the CCEE

I have little time tonight, so this will be short.  The CCEEers challenge for this week was to use the setback technique.  I kept mine simple.  Be sure to stop in to see the fab creations at the CCEE Blog.

Babies 'R Us by the CCEEers

It is a dreary day and my pic is muddy....sorry about that.

It is time for another CCEE Stampers Challenge and here is our hostess with this week's challenge.....

Welcome friends, it is Maryann here with another challenge.

 Create a card using baby as your inspiration, example: new baby, baby shower, grand baby, baby animals or even just a baby sized card.

I used a stamp from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps along withh a die from Cottage Cutz.  I added some gingham designer paper.  I could not find my 'Welcome Little One' stamp so I will be addiing the sentiment when I find it.

Be sure to stop by the CCEE Blog to see the baby inspired cards by the rest of this fabulous team. 

The Crazies 'On Thin Ice'

Time for another Crazy4Challenges challenge.....and here it is.....

Hi Everyone,
It is Maryann here with this month's last challenge. Firstly I would like to thank Kelly Santi for joining as guest designer. I hope you have been having fun with our challenges.


This week my challenge is a play on words - Create a card using these words for inspiration "Skating on thin ice"

 I went with a pretty literal used of the phrase with my penguins on think ice.  Now I have another card for the holiday stash.  This set is by Mama Elephant.  I used a frame die from MFT and a snowflake embossing folder.

Sorry about the muddy picture....it is crisp and white in real life.

Be sure to visit the Crazies Blog to see the other interpretations of 'skating on thin ice'.

CCEEers Create with Critters

It iis time for another CCEE Stampers Challenge.  Lois is our hostess for March, and here is her challenge for this week.

Lois here, continuing as hostess for the CCEE Stampers this month.  There are many lists of "holidays" on the internet.  One of them listed yesterday (April 11th) as National Pet Day.  I asked the team to use a pet (dog, cat, bird, whatever) on their cards.

I have once again been trying to use 'virgin' stamps.  So many toys and so little time.  The iages come from a Stampendous set by Laurel Burch.  The sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  I used a cloud template from MFT as well as dies that match the images.

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the fab creations by the rest of this fabulouly talented and FUN DT.

Crazy for Kids

It is time for another Crazy4Challenges challenge.  Here is this week's goal....

Hi Crazy Fans,

It's  time for another challenge with Crazy 4 Challenges.

It's cutie patootie challenge for you today - make a card or scrapbook page that has a child theme! Blocks, playground- even a little red wagon if you wish!  Bonus points if you use baby or children stamps!

I used a stamp/die set from Cottage Cutz for my image.  The sentiment comes from Technique Tuesday.  I added paper piecing around the edges of the base.   I also added a Martha Stewart punched border to the left side of the vertical panel.

Be sure to stop  in to the Craziies Blog to see the fab 'yourthful' creations by the rest of the DT.

CCEEers Get 'Piggy'

The CCEEers are ready for another weekly challenge....and here it is from our new March  hostess, Vicky Gould..........


Well, here we are in March already....where does the time go???  I, Vicky Gould, will be issuing the challenges for March...hope you like them!

For my first challenge, Today is "National Pigs Day"...let's see some fun pigs on our cards today.  Pinterest is loaded with them and/or there's always Old McDonald!

 I used an old set from SU along with a sentiment by Fiskars.  I used an MFT die to cut the 'holed' panel..  I pierced the upper left corner and rounded all corners with a Marvy corner rounder punch.

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the pig or farm related creations by the rest of the DT.

CCEE Visits the Arctic

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The CCEEers are ready for a new challenge.....and here it is.....

Hello friends!  
Kelly here from the DT with my last challenge
~ February has been great fun!

 Tuesday (2/27) is Polar Bear Day.
 Create a card with a polar bear(s), snow, 
or use white as your card’s focal color. 

I used a die from Memory Box for the main 'image'.  I then cut one polar bear from a die cut border by Penny Black to add to the scene.  I then used a die to cut out the sentiment.  Easy Peasie you would think.....but I made many wrong choices along the way so this simple card took me forever.....loL!!!

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the array of polar bear cards.

CCEEers Play Tic-Tac-Toe

It is time for another CCEE Stampers Challenge from our hostess, Kelly.....and here it is.......

Hi friends, Kelly here again this week with a new challenge -

a Tic Tac Toe challenge.

The Tic Tac Toe challenge is based on this fun photo I made:

I chose to use a sentiment, lace, and a criter, the top line of the tic-tac-toe.  My get well card used a lacy background die from Lil Inker, a frame die and banner die from MFT, and a fussy cut image from Penny Black.  The sentiment is from Words to the Rescue.

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the variety of creations from this very talented, creative, and friendly DT.

Valentines from the Crazies

The Crazy4Challenges DT is ready for another challenge this week.....and here it is......

Karen Aicken here as hostess for February and this is my challenge for the week:  "Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Make your project reflect love or appreciation. Make a Valentine, Anniversary, Thinking of You or card showing support."

I used a favorite 'criitters' set from Sweet 'n Sassy. along with sentiments from the same set.

Be sure to visit the Crazies Blog to see the Valentines created by the rest of the DT.

Sketch Week with the Crazies

It is the third challenge for the Crazy4Challenges DT, so we are playing with a sketch.

As you can see, I reversed the sketch and skipped one of the circles at the corner.  The only stamping involved on this card is the sentiment which is a stamp by JustRite Stamps.

Be sure to visit the Crazies Blog so you can see the varied results with the DT playing with the same sketch....always fun to see the creative results.

Everything is Ducky with the Crazies

Hi Crazy Fans, it is time for another weekly challenge from Frances.....and here it is.......

Are you ready for another "Crazy" challenge?????

Apparently today is Rubber Duckie Day … let's celebrate by including a duck or two on our cards this week. Don't have anything duck related what about chickens, geese, turkeys etc.

I used an older set from Verve fo this challenge.  If you can't read the sentiment, it says......

Hope Everything's Ducky.  The die I used is from MFT.

Be sure to see the 'foowl' creations at the Crazies Blog.  You'll be glad you did!!!

The CCEEers Have a Tea Party

 

....It is time for another CCEE Stampers Challenge.  Here is the challenge for the week.....

Hi, Liz is hosting again this week. In honor of "Hot Tea Month",  use a teapot or teacup on your card or use a "tea stain" technique if you like.  Here's a link to how to tea stain your paper  if you so choose to use.

I used a set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  The lascy effect is actually from some MS wedding cards I trimmed.  I used a Marvy corner rounder onn the lower corners.

Be sure to check out the TEA-rrific creations by this fabulous team I am so proud to be a part of.....so kind, talented , and fun......you'll find their creations on the CCEE Blog.

The Crazies Tag into 2018

Happy New Year!!!

 

Welcome to another year of Crazy4Challenges!!!

Here is the first challenge for the Crazies for 2018....from our hostess, Frances. 

Happy New Year "Crazy" Fans

Welcome back to another fun-filled Crazy 4 Challenges with the "Crazies" 

Our Guest Designer for January is Elena Anderson, I am sure you will enjoy seeing her creations this month.

For our January challenges, we have Frances Byrne hosting. 

Tag You're It! - For our first challenge for the year incorporate a tag or  tags some way in your creation.

I am cheating a bit this week.  This was the card I made for December's challenge to 'color it', but I forgot to post it.  However, it fits for this week as the tea bag has a tag.  I don't remember the company that made the image and sentiment, but can look it up for you if you want to know.

Be sure to visit the Crazies Blog to see the tagged creations of the rest of this fabulous DT. 

 

CCEEers Play with Acetate

Frances is our hostess this month.  Here is her challenge for this week.....

Hi CCEE Fans,

It's challenge time again. Frances here with you again to issue the challenge this week.

Acetate - Create a card that includes acetate on/in it in some way. Shaker Cards; Magic Color Slider Cards; Gap Cards; Acetate Windows etc.

 I used circle dies to create my frame.  I then added a die cut from Tutti.  The aceetate is behind the frame and die.  I then heat embossed the small sentiment with silver embossing powder,

/Be sure to stop in at the CCEE Blog to see the fabulous creations using acetate by the rest of this fabulous team.

CCEEers Go Crazy for Balloons

It is time for another fabulous CCEE Stampers Challenge.  Frances is our hostess for the month of October and here is her challengs......

Hi Crafty Friends,

Welcome to another CCEE Challenge. Being a brand new month it is time to introduce our new challenge hostess which is Frances Byrne.

Apparently today is “Balloons Around the World Day”. So this week let’s add some balloons to our cards.

I used an old Penny Black hedgie stamp for this challenge.  I not only got the challenge done, but I now have my great-niece's Halloween card made.  She is only 2 so I try to keep the spookiness on a low lever......lol!!!!

 

Be sure to stop in at the CCEE Blog to see the fab balloon creations by this fabulous DT and to see how you can play along with us.

CCEEers Play with the Bears

Happy September.  For the  CCEE Stampers Challenge, Kathy  is our new hostess for the month.  Here is her challenge.

Happy September from the CCEE Stampers!

Kelly here, and I will be the hostess during the month of September.

Saturday (9/9) is Teddy Bear Day ♥

Create a card usnig a bear somewhere on your card for challenge #1736.

I used a Sweet n' Sassy set for both the image and the sentiment.  It is actually a set I have gotten a lot of use from as the animals are sweet and they have matching dies.  I used a die from MFT for my main panel and put that on a bkgd of gingham designer paper.  Pretty CAS.....

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the fabulous bear creations by this wonderful team.

Sketch Time with the Crazies

It is the third Crazy4Challenges challenge for the month, so our hostess, Rachel, has a great sketch for us to play with this week.

I flipped the sketch and moved the placement of the sentiment.  I did a spotlighting creation where you only color a section or sections of the image.  I added a sentiment from the same stamp set.

Be sure to visit the Crazies Blog to see the various interpretations of this week's sketch.

CCEE Gets Buggy

Anne Harmoon continues as our August hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge.  Here is her challenge for this week.....

This week the topic is insects.  My challenge to you is to make a card using bees, dragonflies, any kind of insect.  Be sure to add some stickles to their wings (if they have wings!).

In my neverending quest to use virgin supplies, I managed to use virgins to create all the elements of the card.  I used a die to create the outer frame in gold cardstock.  I also die cut the dragonfly with a SU die.  I heat embossed a Joy stamp for my floral element.  I did NOT use the stickles, but I think the shiny gold cardstock gives a glimmer all its own.

Be sure to check out the insect creations by the rest of this adventurous DT at the CCEE Blog. 

CCEE Celebrate World Music Day

Frances is the hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenges in June.  Here is her challenge for this week.....

Hi everyone,

It's Frances here and I have another challenge for you all this week.

Yesterday was World Music Day; Music Day and Make Music Day .... so let's include something music related on our cards this week.

On this truly one layer card, II uused an unmounted stamp.  I am not always good at marking my cling and unmounted stamps so I can't tell you who it is from.   Sorry.  The sentiment is from WOW sentiment stamps (I think).....really have to bring post its down to the stamp cave so I can write the companies down and leave gthe post it in the card til I post it......gotta work  on that.....lol!!!

Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the fabulous musical themed creations by the rest of ths fabulously talented team. 

The CCEEers Get Hole-y

As this is our first challenge for June, we have a new hostess, Frances.  Here is her challenge for this week.....

Hi everyone,

It's Frances here, and it is my turn to host the challenges this month.

Apparently the 2nd of June is Doughnut Day so for our challenge today create something that had some type of "hole" in it. It could be a doughnut, cheese, fancy fold card with a hole … anything.

I used a stamp and die set from Memory Box to create this CAS card.  I used a sentiment from Penny Black to finish it off.

Be sure to stop by the CCEE Blog to see the hole-y projects by this wonderful DT...I am sure you will enjoy stopping by.