Monday, October 1, 2012

TSG175--no designer paper owl

     I got this project done a little earlier that I expected to this week so I'm going to go ahead and share it with you.
     It's time for a new challenge at There She Goes and this week our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week, Kim O! She has challenged us to make a card or project without using any patterned paper…she sure knows how to hit us where it hurts, yes? LOL!!   Boy did she!  No designer papers!  Waaaa!  LOL  Thanks goodness for punches and embossing folders.  I've used one of the adorable owls from the "You're a Hoot" set.  I almost gave him rhinestone studded glasses so he'd look like Elton John Owl. 
     To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project without using patterned paper, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (October 8th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!
     By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated. 
     You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges!  You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG175 so we can check out your beautiful work!
      I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Cards For Men--animals
Eureka Stamps--friendship
Kaboodle Doodles--colors of autumn
Cupcake Inspirations--photo inspiration
Crafting For All Seasons--things with wings
Shopping Our Stash--fur or feathers

     Hope you have a great day!

Supplies
  • Paper:  Bazzill, Kraft Outlet Light Kraft, Copic Xpress-it Blending card
  • Stamp:  There She Goes Clear Stamps "You're a Hoot"
  • Ink:  Copics
  • Tools:  Martha Stewart ZigZag edge punch, Cuttlebug Argyle embossing folder, sewing machine
  • Miscellaneous:  American Crafts button, Kraft Outlet Earthy Hemp cord

43 comments:

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

Tracy this is so adorable!!! Amazing layout as always...it is so simple and yet so super effective. Love the stitching and the little touches you put on there. Great work as always!!! xx

Nancy said...

Oh, wow! You did a FABULOUS job with the challenge, Sweetie! I don't miss the patterned paper at all! Gorgeous little owl, and the stitching is lovely! I think you can send me all your paper because you don't really need it at all! haha

Jinny Newlin said...

What a striking owl image, and of course, you've colored it beautifully! And I just love the pairing with that sweet sentiment! Absolutely gorgeous, Tracy!

Geri said...

Well you have dressed this guy out quite nicely, even without the DP! Looks wonderful!! The sentiment is adorable with it!

KimCreate said...

Great card without Patterned paper. That's a hard challenge!!!
You did it beautifully. Love the owl!
Hugs

Chantal said...

Such a cute Owl! Thanks for sharing your CAS-card with us at Dutch Dare Card Challenges!
Chantal

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a fun image and beautiful design!! Love your use of stitching and embossing, as well as the gorgeous coloring!! Beautiful layering and design!
~Chris

Jane said...

Wow Tracy, that is fantastic!
Hugs
Jane

Rene said...

I looooooooooove owls!!!! This card is just delightful...it made my morning! Thank you so much for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations with this gorgeous card! Good luck!
Rene :D

Sue said...

WOW!!!!! I LOVE the Elton John owl!! The colours, layout and textures are wonderful.

hugs Sue

Cynthia said...

Fun design, Tracy.

Kim said...

fantastic card as always Tracy, love that owl!
Kim x

Sarah said...

What an adorable image and you've dressed him up perfectly! Love the new blog look!

Unknown said...

Who needs DP? You most certainly don't Tracy, for with your perfect autumn colour combination you've created a fabulous card! Hugs, Ira
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

jimlynn said...

CUTE owl and I love the stitching and embossing on this wonderful card! Such beautiful fall colors too!
Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash.
Lynn

Heidi said...

Wow I love this!
The owl is so cute:)
Beautiful colours and design.
Hugs, Heidi:)

Marlies said...

A beautiful card!! Very stylish and a adorable owl! The sentiment is perfect!! A lovely sketch as well! hugs, Marlies

Mau xx said...

This is Gorgeous tracy, love the owl and you certainly cracked the challenge of No papers. I love a challenge that challenges don't you :)
Hugs mau xx

Tina said...

beautiful card, love the owl and colors...thanks for sharing at cupcake inspirations

Tina
sweetie dt

Lynne Armstrong said...

Awww...a cute little owl, imagine me liking that Tracy lol He's very cute, beautifully coloured and I love his little glasses :) Well done on the "no DP" challenge...your card is fabulous.
Hugs xx

Carol said...

Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining us at CFAS this time. Carol DT x

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

You pulled it off, GF! Love all of the texture you added to replace the patterned paper. Nicely done.
Huggies ~
Sharron♥

Babs said...

Hi Tracy, You did a great job and the owl is really cute. Great colour combo.
Luv, Babs xo

Ivonne said...

OMG! Beautiful card. I love it! You don't need the patterned paper...you have the magic touch, everyone of your creations is amazingly gorgeous! Hugs, Ivonne

Unknown said...

What a cute owl. And I love the design of your card.

Hugs~

Unknown said...

Tracy
My daughter and I love owls,this is so cute. What a cutie Creation. I just love the Design. We hope to see you back next week.
Hugs
Tammy Ortiz
Founder of
Tammy Scrapin Corner

Sassy Raggedy said...

Beautiful Tracy. I love the stitching so much...

So glad you joined us this week at Tammy's Scrapin Corner and we hope to see you again next week as well. joann sassy raggedy

Anonymous said...

LOVE your card Tracy! Beautiful coloring of your owl too! Wow! I love all your stitching and piercing too! Thanks for joining us at IBSIC! Hugs, Joanna

Scrappy Scatty said...

Lovely card
Thank you for joining us this time at Dutch Dare
Love Jan
xx

Ros Crawford said...

With your colouring and design talent ... you need no patterned paper ... this masterpiece just proves it!

Audrey Pettit said...

OMGoodness, no patterned papers?? I'd be in serious trouble! But you totally nailed this! Really gorgeous design filled with fabulous details and texture. Love the combo of stitching/paper piercing/embossing and love that sweet owl! Fabulous autumn colors, too!

Michelle Looi said...

Lovely image. Love the combination of colors!
Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles!
~Michelle

Kristie Maynard said...

Beautiful job on your card! Thanks for playing along with the Eureka! Stamps challenge this week.

Anonymous said...

Another fabulous card LOVE the embossing on the Kraft too! xx

Sarah said...

What a great card-- I adore this stamp and your papers really pop! Love it. Thank you for creating with us at Eureka Stamps!

Kathleen (Kath) B. Hernandez said...

Love the owl and the stitching!

Cheryl said...

No dp! That's a tough one. You met the challenge beautifully. I love the clean lines of your design.

Whimsey said...

So cute!! Love that little owl! Cute sentiment too; thanks for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations!

~Michele

Unknown said...

I {heart} owls and your card Tracy. No dp is rough but you truly rose to the challenge. This is so cute and ingenious. Love it!!!

Diary Card Fairy said...

Very sweet owl! Thanks to joining us at the Kaboodle Doodles.

Lisa Minckler said...

You came through with flying colors, it's amazing to have so much depth and texture and not one scrap of DP anywhere. Awesome job! Your hooters, sorry, hooter is amazing!!!! ;)
hugs,
me xx

Unknown said...

What a darling owl card. Thanks for playing along with us at Kaboodle Doodles this week.

sandra's crafty corner said...

what a lovely card thanks for joining us at Cards for men, hugs sandra dt xxx