AWESOME CHALLENGE RESULTS!

It's been over a week since my last post.  I was on a mini vacation at +LaDenna Lawrence 's in Amarillo.  We had a great time as usual-eating, crafting, shopping and laughing.

I've also been working on updating my "Where I Party" page.  I haven't figured out the html stuff yet and don't know how to make all my buttons uniform so I ended up doing links. It will have to do until I learn a little more!

While at LaDenna's we did several side-by-side challenges. It's always interesting to see what each of us do using the same materials.  
We got new Cricut cartridges and made cards.  Neither of us had ever made window cards; but they came out so pretty!!  We used Creative Cards and Wild Cards 2. 

 I love the way these bird cage window cards turned out! 

Inside of cards

My favorite of the above window cards is Santa peeking through the window!  (oops-got it in there twice!)

Inside

This is an altered Altoid tin.  Again, I used my new cartridge.

 We went "shopping" in LaDenna's garage and found some old frames.  I made the birdcage (I love them lately!) from the new cart.  I can already see this cartridge is going to be used a LOT!
The 'shelf' is painted and glittered cardboard.

 And I think this is my favorite piece of all!  As most of you know-I LOVE coffee!  This will be perfect in my kitchen once I get it painted!  Love it!!!

Here are a few of LaDenna's items so that you can see our different perceptions of each project.

This is her Altoid tin.  I love the lady!

One of her re-cycled frames.  This turned out super cute!!

And the other re-cycled frame.  We both did coffee projects; but they are so totally different!

Next week's challenge was chosen by LaDenna:

This should be INTERESTING!!


Thank you SO much for stopping by and letting me share our crafts with you!  

HAPPY FRIDAY-TODAY'S 5 FAVES

Here it is Friday again. I have to say this week went by fast!  I got quite a bit of crafting done; but have been really tired. A trip to the doc revealed I needed to change thyroid meds.  Should be feeling better soon!

On to my faves for this week!

1. Lilly and I went shopping at Michael's.  Her fave color is purple!

2.  I'm really loving some of the projects I've been working on!

 This is a One Sheet Wonder gift card set. What is OSW?  I have it pinned to my Card Inspiration Board-HERE. Click on the pic and it will take to to the instructions for making your own!

ATC's (Artist Trading Cards) made for a swap in a group I am in. For those who may not know what an ATC is:  Find out HERE! 

I took this food box, altered it and came up with this:

 These were made for a swap in another group I am in!

3.  With Halloween not being too far off, I've been finding some really cool crafts. Check out my Pinterest board BOO! to see all the fabulous projects.

4.  I have two fave pins this week. I love the pink!!

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5.  My fave pic for the week:

This is my grandson Jayden.  

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And for the coffee lovers!

I wish everyone a great weekend and thank you for coming by!

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Shameless plug:
The greeting card set can be purchased here:
MY ETSY

LOOKING BACK.....

....at Challenge Projects.

Good Monday Morning and Happy Labor Day!

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Today I am looking back at challenges that I've had with my dear friend, +LaDenna Lawrence .  Each week we take turns picking a material or object(s) and challenging each other to see what we come up with.  This helps keep both of us motivated and we learn new techniques, etc...

We also try to use things we can re-cycle and complete without spending any money. In other words, we use our stash and trash!

We have come up with some pretty incredible things and-speaking for myself-some pretty epic fails! 

The following is wall art challenges.

 We used a couple of old frames LaDenna found in her garage.  I used scrapbooking paper and cut the images from card stock.  The center is a mini cork board.  I thought this would make a cute gift.

 The challenge was to use a 16x20" canvas and Cricut cuts.  My "TIME" art represents the cycle of life.

 I really love how this canvas turned out.  We did these as a side by side challenge when I visited her one time.  The background is paper and the chandelier is cut from card stock.

 Laundry room decor made from scrap 1x4" lumber and Cricut cuts.

LaDenna sent some Styrofoam pieces home with me and later presented them for a challenge.  I knew she would!  lol  I used scrap paper and a wooden cross I had in my stash.  

A few holiday challenges.  The snowman used an old frame and Cricut cuts.  The Christmas tree is made from an old book and old jewelry a friend had given me after her Mom passed away. (I ended up giving it to that friend last Christmas)  Thanksgiving sign is a scrap 1x4" board and handmade flowers.

This birdcage is one of my favorite challenges.  It was a side by side challenge while I was visiting.

 This is LaDenna's take.  She used a birdcage that she had stored for many years.  Surprising the new life you can give things with paper!

This was last week's challenge.  We were to make Cricut cuts for a 'Diva' Christmas tree for our studios.  My studio (craft room) is done in turquoise/aqua/whatever.  lol  I'm slowly adding in some pink.  I'm going to do a mini silver tree with ornaments like these.

This decorative letter (P for Pam) was a pain to make and I almost gave up.  It's made from cardboard, Dixie cups (yes), scrap paper, handmade flowers, and bling.  I LOVE it now but will not attempt another one!  I will BUY the letter and decorate it!  lol

A few odds and ends.....

Pill bottles

 Whitman's Sampler box made into a keepsake box for my great granddughter.

Tin can challenge. I added old pie pans and now love the storage it provides on my desk!

This is my friend LaDenna.  I go to Amarillo monthly to visit and craft with her.  Fun times!

Thank you so much for stopping by and hopefully, following and commenting!  I appreciate your time!

YET ANOTHER CHALLENGE REVEAL!!

Friday already!  Time flies when you're having fun-I guess.  lol

I visited my friend, +LaDenna Lawrence  this past weekend.  We always have a blast!  We do a lot of visiting, laughing and crafting.

For our side by side challenges, we chose to use food boxes, trays from $1 Store and paper.  We do our best to use what we have on hand.  We do a lot of re-purposing.

These are the boxes we used.  The base is made from cardboard.

I made mine to hold the TV remotes.  The papers I chose are movie themed from the Paper Studio Kellerkurtz & Company paper pack.  I love this whole pack!!  You will be seeing a lot of it!

 I attached paper cut outs to some paper medallions for decoration.

 Side view.

This is a tablet made from chip board.  We used LaDenna's new Cinch to bind it.  I have to have one!  I have a Bind It All but I really like the Cinch.

This is the Bind It All like mine.  

And this is the Cinch!  I'm going to look for one in pink and trade LaDenna-her room is pink and mine is turquoise.  : )

 This wall hanging is made from a silver tray purchased from the $1 Store. I sectioned it so I could use different papers from my new stack.  The embellishments came from my friend +Suzanne Thomas who lives in Tasmania!  She makes the most awesome cards and other fun paper crafts!  Take a peek at her page and tell her Pam sent you!  ABBY AND ALBITS SCRAPPIN SHACK   Thank you Suzanne for all the bits!  : )

 One of these butterflies is a magnet.

 And this is a mini cork board.

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These are several cards that we made. They are very simple but pretty.

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Next week's challenge will be to make 5 Christmas ornaments using our Cricuts and card stock/paper.

So glad you took time out of your busy day to stop by!