TTT Challenge Winners - Show us what you got!

Thanks so much for all of the amazing entries this week for our "Show us what you got!" challenge.  It is soooo hard to choose winners with so many amazing projects.

The Gold Medal Award winner is Gunn from Ms Plum's Place

Gunn, I am so happy to see your entry here.  Seems like forever since I caught up with you in blog land or at CDAC.  This project is STUNNING.  And as a self professed addict of sentiments, I have to say that this one ranks at the top of my list.  I love all of the additions from the black pearls to the metal pieces.  Just beautiful!

Our Silver Medal Award winner is Desire from Doing Life.

Desire, this is another stunning project.  We loved the easel fold and all of the additions and embellishments.  The rafia through the metal pieces and buttons adds a warmth and nice texture.  And the sequins somehow magically fit right in.  Thanks too for the quarter fold instruction.  I need to bookmark those so I can give those a try.

And, Our Bronze Medal Award winner is Debra from Designs by DJ.  Debra we loved the technique you used on these fantastic cards.  The effect is so pretty and soft.  And I love that you kept the rest of the card simple so the beauty of the technique and your coloring could really stand out.  Really, really pretty!

And the Top Hat Award (first name out of the hat using random.org) is Gina from Gina's Krafty Place. Gina, I love the red and black colors you chose to go with this image.  And the blush on her cheeks is the perfect addition.  ;)

Winners...be sure to get to the store right away to register if you haven't already.  Just click store in the top tab and enter your registration.  Your gift voucher will be added to your account.  Gift vouchers expire after 30 days.  If you are making a new registration please be sure to email Shelly at shelly@shellysimages.com.  Sometimes full names aren't used at blogs which can be confusing with registration.  So just email me to let me know which registration is yours.

 Our Gold Medal and Top Hat winners both receive a $3 Gift Voucher.    And our Silver and Bronze Medal winners both receive a

"$3 off an order of $6 or More" (buy one get one free) voucher to our store. 

All medal winners this week can find the medal badge to display at their blog *here*. We hope that all of our winners this week will proudly display their winning badge.

Time to start creating for our new challenge.  I can't wait to see what you will enter.

Terrifically Thrilling Thursday Challenge

Welcome back to another TTT challenge.  

Today's challenge is:

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

using

PASTELS, KRAFT and FLOWERS.

Our FEATURED Shelly's image today is:

 "HONEYBEE"

and it can be purchased TODAY ONLY at a REDUCED PRICE.

Now let's take a peek at the creations our talented design team has created for your inspiration!

JENLEE

DARLENE

AMANDA

SAMMI

STEPHANIE

Now it's your turn!  We look forward to seeing your creations!

We only have a few simple rules and you can find them in our sidebar!  The most important rule is that you HAVE FUN!!!

Thanks for joining us!

Little Tote Bags

Kitten calling here -

OK - I am going to share with you the secret of my fave little tote bags.  I use these loads (this is what the Grasmere Gingerbread wedding favour bags is based on (but made to fit the gingerbread slices - shhhhh)
FIRST - slice a 4" section off a double sided scrapbook paper.  Make it a decent weight - but not too thick as that tends to crack

Score at 4" - 5" - 9" - 10" 

- just love these scoring boards - makes it so much easier.  You have to remember that sometimes I have to make a batch of 100+ for the weddings


And the score at 1/2" - 3"









So - now you have your basic template lined up - you need to cut a V at the base (the larger section) - so the bottom tucks up neat
You also need to trim off the top and bottom of the SMALLER section that is going to wrap around and make your bag - so that it sits neat



The smaller section of the long side is the top - and needs to be tucked under before you shape the bag round

Make sure you give it a really crisp fold - then the corners will be neater

 
Next you tuck your bottom in (painless - I promise).

 Fold the shorter narrow sides in first - then layer the longer front and back over them.

Tiny tip - I use PVA glue for the base - yes - as fiddle - but it's a stronger bond

Punch a couple of holes on each of the longer sides and tie a loop of ribbon for a handle - I use about 91/2" for each side - but I am on a budget - a good 12" will make a lovely long handle.

Than just have a ball adding an image!

You can adjust the side measurements to suit what ever you need - and make it deeper if you wish - but I just love this dinky little size

Have fun!

Yours

kitten xx

Terrically Thrilling Thursday Challenge

Welcome back to another fun challenge at Shelly's Images!

On Tuesday's tutorial, I shared with you the technique I use to create a 'scene' ... well today we have a gorgeous 'SCENE' image that Shelly has created and that we are featuring!  Remember you can purchase this image today only at a reduced price ... so jump right over to the store (remember to register - there are perks for doing that) and grab this image for yourself. 

This beautiful image is called 'Beach Path' ...

and the theme of today's challenge is a simple one for you ...

SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!

(anything goes)

Without further ado ... check out the amazing creations by our design team to help inspire you!

JEN

SAMMI

 PANDY

MIN

STEPHANIE

DARLENE

Please remember to follow our challenge rules:

 - FIVE entry limit
- no backlinking to old projects
- each submission must be a new project
- direct link your project, below, with  Inlinkz
- leave us some love by leaving a comment on this post
- don't forget to visit Shelly's Images ...click on store and then register.  Prizes are awarded through store vouchers.

OKAY ... it's time for some fun ...
Ready, set, link it

TTT Challenge Winners - Seize the Cupcake

Whew....seems like the weeks are flying by.  I can't believe that it is already Thursday!  Thanks so much to everyone who entered our "Seize the Cupcake" Challenge.  

The Gold Medal Award winner is Deanne from A Little Bit 'O Paper!

Deanne, this is such a beautiful project.  We loved the punched edges and the glittery cupcake.  And the sentiment is just perfect!  Great work!!!

Our Silver Medal Award winner is CraftyGirl from CraftyGirl Cards and Crafts!

We love the colors you used on your project.  And the fold is so interesting and perfectly finished when tied with the big bow.  Just beautiful!

And, Our Bronze Medal Award winner is Jenni from Jenni's Crafy Journal.  Jenni we loved the coloring of the image on your project.  So much dimension.  And again I love that sentiment!!!!  

And the Top Hat Award (first name out of the hat using random.org) is Hazel from My Crafty Outlook. The fun colors of this project just make me smile Hazel.  And once again the sentiment is perfect for this card and wonderful for our challenge. Congratulations.

Winners...be sure to get to the store right away to register if you haven't already.  Just click store in the top tab and enter your registration.  Your gift voucher will be added to your account.  Gift vouchers expire after 30 days.  If you are making a new registration please be sure to email Shelly at shelly@shellysimages.com.  Sometimes full names aren't used at blogs which can be confusing with registration.  So just email me to let me know which registration is yours.

 Our Gold Medal and Top Hat winners both receive a $3 Gift Voucher.    And our Silver and Bronze Medal winners both receive a

"$3 off an order of $6 or More" voucher to our store. 

All medal winners this week can find the medal badge to display at their blog *here*. We hope that all of our winners this week will proudly display their winning badge.

Time to start creating for our new challenge.  I can't wait to see what you will enter.

Tutorial Tuesday - Creating a 'Scene'

Today on Shelly's Images Tutorial/Technique Tuesday, 

I'd like to share with you how I like to 'Create a Scene' using sponges and ink.

Heavy cardstock was used as masking 

to sponge on a lighter blue ink 

to create a 'horizon' line between the sky & water.

 The white cardstock was then turned and masking was 

repositioned on the same 'horizon' line so darker blue ink 

could be added (as the deeper water).

 Using the same masking, the 'torn' edge was used to 

create the 'sand' line with the brown ink.

 By positioning your masking back over the 'sand line'

and using a DARKER brown ink, I have used this 

Ala Art stamp to create 'lines in the sand'.

Again, repositioning your straight cut masking

on the horizon line and using the same Ala Art stamp,

I have created ripples in the water.  This stamp

is designed to use as SAND when stamped one direction

and WATER when flipped around and stamped the other direction.

By laying a clean piece of masking on the same 

'horizon' line, I have sponged with coral ink 

to create a 'sunset' effect.

By laying you masking back on the 'horizon' line, 

stamp the sun 'going down' and a few 'wisps' in the sky

using a foam sponge pod.

Now all that is left is to add some wildlife and watercraft

 to complete my scene. 

(NOTE: A white Prisma pencil was used along the 'surf' line  for added dimension.)

And here is my completed project.

This is a LOT OF FUN and can certainly be adapted to utilize digi images as well.

Why not give it a try ... and when you do, we would LOVE to see your creation!

Please be sure to come back Thursday for another TERRIFICALLY THRILLING THURSDAY CHALLENGE here at Shelly's Images!  Hope to see you there!

Spotlight On....

....Birthday

Jen always inspires us with her creations.  And this project using our Birthday Cake Chef is no exception.  I love how she printed the recipe on translucent paper so the image shows behind.

Don't forget to check our other labels in the right sidebar.  We have lots and lots of inspiration for all of your projects.

Spotlight On....

....Birthday

Need a little inspiration for a wonderful birthday card?  Take a look at this amazing project from Amanda using our Birthday Cake Chef digi stamp.

For more information on this project be sure to visit Amanda's Blog.

Don't forget to take a look at our Labels in the right sidebar for more inspiration.

Under Construction

Hi everyone!  And Happy Friday!

I just wanted to let everyone know about some blog construction that we are busy working on.  Darlene and I have been hard at work making "Spotlight On...." posts for some of the most outstanding projects by our Design Team.  

Once we are finished we feel that our "Labels" area in the sidebar will be a great place to get inspiration for your paper crafting projects.  For instance, if you are making a Birthday project but your mojo has gone missing, you can click our Birthday label to see some projects from our fabulous Design Team.

While we are getting caught up with past projects you may notice a larger number of posts if you subscribe to our RSS feeds or follow our blog by email.  Please be patient with us and we promise to be all caught up in a couple of days.

Have a fabulous weekend friends!

TTT Challenge

Hello lovely ladies, it's Thursday again, so time for Terriffically Thrilling Thursday! Our featured Image today is Birthday Cake Chef a great Image to make a lovely Birthday card for a girl, boy, woman or male it suits it all! You can buy the Image of course for a special price at Shelly's today only.

The Challenge of this week is "Seize the Cupcake"(use cake in some way on your project). That's an easy one I think so grab your chance and enter your Card or Project and try to win one of the fab prices Shelly makes available. The ladies of the team made some stunning examples to inspire you, in alphabetical order.

AMANDA

DARLENE

JEN

 Our GD of this Week JILL

PRINCESSKITTEN

SAMMI

STEPHANIE

There are some rules for the Challenge: - no backlinking to old projects, every entry should be a new project or card; - only FIVE entries per challenge please, if you enter more, this projects or cards will be removed by the team; - link up your project (not your entire blog), below, with Inlinkz. And remember you must be registered at the store to receive your prizes.  So why not head over to the store right now to complete your registration. Click the store tab at the top of the page and register to log in.

TTT Challenge Winners - Check it Out!

Thursday again and time to announce our winners for our "Check It Out" challenge.

The Gold Medal Award winner is Sandra from Nanagramps Craft Designs!

Sandra, we love this project and we love that you used a Shelly's Images digi stamp!  But you went a step further and even used the image that we featured this week.  Just perfect for this challenge!  Lovely coloring for this cute calf.  Congratulations!

Our Silver Medal Award winner is Denise from My Ink Imprint!

Just a beautiful project Denise!  We loved your gingham paper colors.  And those flowers and beautiful butterfly finish everything off perfectly.

And, Our Bronze Medal Award winner is Gemma from Gem's Little Creations! Gemma....just WOW!  We loved your use of gingham and checks.  And the little frames are so well done.  Great work!

And the Top Hat Award (first name out of the hat using random.org) is Lisa from Crafty Corner! Adorable project Lisa!  I love the embossed strawberry in the corner and the embossed border strip with strawberries.  A great way to continue the theme.  

Winners...be sure to get to the store right away to register if you haven't already.  Just click store in the top tab and enter your registration.  Your gift voucher will be added to your account.  Gift vouchers expire after 30 days.  If you are making a new registration please be sure to email Shelly at shelly@shellysimages.com.  

 Our Gold Medal and Top Hat winners both receive a $3 Gift Voucher.    And our Silver and Bronze Medal winners both receive a

"$3 off an order of $6 or More" voucher to our store. 

All medal winners this week can find the medal badge to display at their blog *here*. We hope that all of our winners this week will proudly display their winning badge.

Thanks for the beautiful entries this week everyone.  We can't wait to see what you create for our new challenge.

TUTORIAL TUESDAY

I hope you all had some quality time with your loved ones at Easter, and didn't eat too many Eggs! Today it's Tuesday again, and I have a SPRINGCARD to make. This is what you need: - Piece of Cardstock 5 x 10 inches - Cutting tool - Scoring tool - Adhesive (I use tape from Scorepal) - Design Papers and embelishments - A digi from Shelly's Images

Take your piece of Cardstock and score at 2,5 and 5 inch

Mark the Cardstock at the long side at 7,5 inch (above and beneth) and at the short side at 2,5 inch

Now score diagonal from 2,5 till 7,5 inch both sides and fold as shown

Cut off the outside triangles

Fold the Springcard and to make sure it can stand, put some adhesive as shown.

Now you can start decorating it, as you wish. I made mine with papers from Maja , used last week's featured Image once more cause I love it so much, the text says Cows and Mills, really Dutch. I hope to have inspired you to make a Springcard, and make sure to be back on Thursday to see the new Featured Image and all the work of our wonderfull DT-ladies!