LBBS~ April New Release~Fishing Sophie

Good morning crafty friends, today I'm super excited to share with you my first make for 

Here's my make using Fishing Sophie which is one of two adorable new releases this month. 

I did a journal page using Fishing Sophie:

 I started by creating my nature scene using Distress Paints and applying it to my page with a brayer. I applied white acrylic paint thru a stencil for my "clouds" and stamped some circles in my water for added texture. I created my border with Acrylic Paints and stamped my sentiment using Staz On inks. 

I colored the image with SN Markers and fussy cut her out and applied her to the corner as if she's fishing in this vast lake and is just enjoying the gifts of Nature ;o)

I hope I've inspired you to get crafty today. 

  

  

Creative Knockouts Blog Hop!!!

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to Creative Knockouts! This is the new home of what was Dutch Dare Card Challenges. We are still the same wonderful DT and challenges....we just have a new name and blog!

This week we are doing a blog hop to showcase the new Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.

The theme this week is MASCULINE Cards.

Our sponsor this week is

If you've come from Caz, you are on the right track. If you'd like to join in, head on over to the DDCC blog and start hoppin'!

Start:DDCC
Kelly
Linda
Vicky
Celine
Chantal
Lisa
Helen
Caz
Amy
Maria 
Carmen 
Lilia 
Finish:Creative Knockouts
 I have a little something for the Craftin' Darlin' who leaves me a comment and becomes a follower of both the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog and mine. It's a GC for Saturated Canary digi's, and who doesn't love Saturated Canary??? I will draw this on September 15th! So be sure to check back to find out who won!!

Now anyone who knows my blog, knows I do Cute...hence the blog name...well that and I'm only 5'2- So cute is what I do!! ;o)
Masculine cards not so much....They are so out of my realm...I have to hold off on the glitter, bows and all that cute, sweet stuff. It's TOUGH!! hahaha. 

Well without further ado...here is my card for this week:

 I got to work with Anglin' Andy and I have to say he is just too cute...look how proud he is!!

I did have a lot of fun coloring him and Mr. Fishy (of course I named the fish!!).

I colored Andy and Mr. Fishy with SN markers. Both Andy and Mr. Fishy got Glossy Accents on the glasses and eye..it was the one embellie I just had to have (well that and Buttons)!! But they work for this card!! Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it! ;o)

 I used Kraft CS and the DP's I got in a craft fair for $0.25!!! Yes... you read that right..only $0.25!! But it means I don't have the brand. :o( The sentiment was made in word and punched with my Marvy Circle Punch.

The inside I did up with the same DP and CS that was used on the front.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to leave me some love and become a follower to be eligible for my prize draw. You should now head over to Maria's Blog to check out her creation this week and continue on the Creative Knockouts Blog Hop!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Rubys rainbow Challenge #62 - it's a male thing

Creatalicious Challenges #54 - For the Boys    Digi Galore Challenges - Anything Goes
Whimsy inspires Challenge #63 - Masculine

Loves rubber stamps challenge #68 - Anything goes

Artistic inspirations challenges #57 - Buttons or 

anything goes

The Cupboard Trilogy Challenge - Male 

Happy Hoppin' and stay Crafty!

~Hugs~
Amy