SC- Back to School Challenge~Hitting the Books~

Monday, September 5, 2011

SC- Back to School Challenge~Hitting the Books~

10:00 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Monday Everyone!! I hope you all had a great weekend!! I know mine went well...spending time with my dear hubby and girls. I also did do some crafting..a little. Today is Labor Day in the USA so our weekend is not done!! More time to lay low...

Anywho...today it is time for a new challenge at Stamp and Create!

With School heading back, it's a good time for a Back to School Challenge!!

Let's see your school themed cards or a card for a teacher or student returning to school.

One random participant will win a $25 Gift Certificate to Stamp and Create!

For my creation I used aWhiff of Joy back to School stamp: Hitting the Books to make a criss cross card. The number band is created with the WOJ I Love School stamp. The front is embellished with a bow created with the bow easy and satin center reversible ribbon as well as two orchid fairytale roses. The designer paper is some hoarded retired Stampin up paper (I forget the name).

Here is the inside.

For more inspiration using Stamp and Create's stamps for the Back to School challenge , please visit my talented dt sisters: Joy, Lacey, Heidi, Vicky and Jeanette.

Don't forget that today is the last day of the Laborday sale at Stamp and Create as well.

10% off everything in the store when you use discount code

laborday (all one word-all lowercase).

challenges I am entering my creation in:
Crafty Boots - Anything GoesMake it Monday - always Anything GoesThe Crazy Challenge - Spots and/or StripesThere's Magic in the Air - Back to SchoolWoodware USA - Anything GoesAly's Sunday Challenge - BowsCard Cupids - Card with StitchingCome and Get It Challenges - Back to SchoolCreative Inspirations Paint - Back to SchoolOpus Gluei - Roses or RosettesPile It On - "B is for.." bowsQuirky Crafts - Flourishes and EmbossingScrappy Frogs - BlingCatch The Bug - September Anythings GoesCrazy 4 Challenges - #C4C103 Back to SchoolMarks Finest Papers -#71 Bring on the BlingOne Stop Craft - #147 Back to SchoolSweet Stampin - must Stamp - Anything but BirthdayAlphabet Challenge - P is for Pretty PastelsClearly Inspired - patterned papersFabulous Friday - flourishesFashionista Friday - back to schoolGuylou's Inimitability - back to schoolRaise The Bar - paper pieceShow and Tell - Anything goesPixie Dust Studio -School is COOL!Rainbow Lady's - Lets Emboss itSome Odd Girl - Paper PiecingStamp Insanity - Back to schoolCrafty Creations - #134 punch/diecutPixie Cottage - Sketch* and/or back to schoolStampin' Royalty - 3C - #87 back to schoolTruly Scrumptious - #64 mostly pink Sisterhood of Crafters - flowers

Thanks for stopping by and for all your comments!! They are greatly appreciated!!
Have a great weekend!!

hugs,

Labels: stamp and create challenge, Whiff of Joy

67 comments:

Lil Daffodil said...: Hi Chris,
This is beautifully done. I love the image and the layout is fabulous. A fantastic card.
Hugs,
Fiona x; September 5, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Louise said...: Hi Chris!
Oh this is just soooo cute! Love the stamp and your utterly gorgeous colouring :)
Lovely papers and stunning details :)

Hugs; September 5, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh what a cute image this is Chris! I love how you paper pieced her skirt and backpack on the ground. So pretty!

Miss you! ;) hugs, Angela; September 5, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Sandra H said...: Hi Chris, another cute image and so beautifully put together in this fabulous card:) Sandra H; September 5, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Cheryl said...: Just GORGEOUS,love the paper piecing and your fabulous colouring!!! Thanks so much for your well wishes for Lyndall's benefit!!
Hugs xx; September 5, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Grace said...: Oh this is so darling Chris! I love the paper piecing... love the dp! Hope you had a good weekend! We were on the go the whole time. Went to the VA Mnts Sun and today the kids were here all day to surprise us. They are coming back Fri. for next weekend too. How fun!

TTYS!!!
hugs,
Grace; September 5, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Amy Johnson said...: Such a cute image and card! I love the paper-pieced skirt!; September 6, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Lacey Stephens said...: This is so sweet, Chris! I love how you paperpieced her outfit to match her bag!! :-)
~Lacey
www.stampandcreate.com; September 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM
coldwaters2 said...: Hi Chris this is fabulous what a gorgeous image and I love the design and colours a super creation.
Hugs
Lorraine x; September 6, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Karen Howard said...: Wow, fabulous back to school creation! Thanks for sharing with us at The Pixie Cottage! Hope to see you again next week! Hugs, Karen; September 6, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Nancy said...: So adorable, Chris!! I love the bow! Thanks for joining us this week at Woodware USA!!; September 6, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Debbie Bakk said...: How adorable love this stamp and the flourishes are great added bonus to your cards Thans for joining us at Frosted Designs; September 6, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful card, loving the bow and those rosettes are gorgeous! Thank you so much for leaving me a comment on my blog too, it's always loved! :); September 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Jodie Mackrell said...: great card! thanks for playing this weeks BUgaboo challenge at catch the bug!; September 6, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Two Dogs and a Book said...: What a beautiful back to school card! Unfortunately, it will not count towards our prize since it does not have an apple on it! So sorry! I hope you will continue to check our challenges and participate when you can.
Cheers!
Guylou; September 6, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Brenda said...: What a sweet card! So beautifully colored, I really like the paper pieced skirt. Thank you for playing along with us this week at Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge!; September 6, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Scrumplescrunch said...: Lovely design and such a pretty card Chris, saw it on MIM.
Smiles:); September 6, 2011 at 11:49 PM
* Shell B.* said...: Great Card Chris! Love how you paper pieced the little gal's pants and backpack!

Thanks for joining in on our Back to School challenge at "Come and Get It" this week!

Shell~Alaska♥; September 7, 2011 at 12:32 AM
wannabcre8tive said...: Chris, your card is so adorable. I love how you did paper piecing and put the two roses with the beautiful bow. Thanks for joining us over at Paper Cupcakes/There's Magic in the Air blog challenge.; September 7, 2011 at 2:08 AM
Vicky said...: Just so gorgeous hun....

thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin...and good luck...!

hugs Vicky xx; September 7, 2011 at 2:10 AM
Winnie and Patty said...: Chris--What a great card!!! Very cute!!!Thanks for playing along with us this week at Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge!; September 7, 2011 at 3:55 AM
CraftygasheadZo said...: Love this image. Thanks for joining us over at Crafty Boots. Zo x; September 7, 2011 at 4:13 AM
Spyder said...: Fabulous card Chris! Thank you for joining Quirky Craft's Challenge this time. Don't forget to pop back this Friday/Saturday to vote for your favourites!
(Lyn); September 7, 2011 at 4:48 AM
Linda . J said...: Beautiful card Chris love the colours and the gorgeous design.

Hugs Linda; September 7, 2011 at 5:35 AM
Dr Sonia S V said...: What an adorable image and the roses are so beautiful
Dropped in seeing your card on MIM

Cheers from Bangalore ,India
Dr Sonia S V
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com; September 7, 2011 at 6:09 AM
Carol Hurlock said...: This is just precious Chris. I love the paper pieced image and the way you did the numbers down the side. So sweet. Thank you so much for playing along in Speedy's the Cat's Friends Challenge this week. It is a pleasure to visit your blog and see what you made for us. Good luck in the drawing and I look forward to you playing again next week.

Bear Hugs,
Carol; September 7, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Ashley Horton said...: Cute! The patterned paper with the flourishes is very pretty! Thanks for playing along with us @ Frosted Designs! :); September 7, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Anonymous said...: OOH Chris, she is soooo sweet hun!! Love your coloring and darling design!! :) Hope you are well!! BIG HUGS; September 7, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Caroline Rawcliffe said...: A super card, Chris. Thanks for joining us at Rainbow Lady.; September 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Unknown said...: A lovely card thanks for sharing with us at StampinSanity this week
Luv Jane xxx; September 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Jen said...: Lovely card, I do like that stamp. Thank you for sharing with us at Rainbow Lady's this week.
Jen x; September 7, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Tammy said...: This is sooo cute Chris!! Fantastic coloring and I LOVE the paper piecing!
Hugs, Tammy; September 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Lionelsa said...: Adorable card.
Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge this week!; September 7, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Rainbow Lady said...: A super card Chris I love it. Thanks for sharing
Love Cynthia x; September 7, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Denise Marzec said...: Love the paper piecing, Chris!; September 7, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Nicki Olsen said...: Wow Mom!I love the colors,dp,and all the details!!Beautiful job!I love you !
Hugs,
Chris; September 7, 2011 at 7:50 PM
Carol L said...: Oh my gosh, what a darling little back-to-school card! I love the image and how you colored it, and the numbered panel is fabulous for this card!; September 7, 2011 at 10:28 PM
scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...: What great paper piecing, plus I like the way you did the #s. Fabulous as always!; September 8, 2011 at 5:42 AM
Cindy van Oorschot said...: what a great job Chris. Love the paper piecing to make the things match. Also love the colors you've used on the card. Thanks for playing with us at Come and Get It.
Cindy; September 8, 2011 at 6:16 AM
Gina Lindsay said...: This is just gorgeous! That bow is fabulous. I love that you stamped the image on the inside too.; September 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Karen Wilson said...: Hi Chris!! Hope you had a fabulous summer!! What a sweet card and perfect for back to school! Love that bow!!; September 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Kerri said...: Oh that image is so cute! I love this, Chris!; September 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Scrappy Scatty said...: lovely card thank you for joining us at Raise The Bar this week
Love Jan
xx; September 8, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Tracey T said...: This is fabulous - I love the paper piecing! Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x; September 8, 2011 at 1:23 PM
Fiona said...: fab card for back to school!!

Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week.

Fi
x; September 8, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Tamara Morton said...: Hi Chris, hope you are well, thank you for the lovely comment on my blog. I love all your projects and this one is just a fabulous!!
Hugs
Tamara
Have you heard from Holly and Chris please pass on my hello's
and thank you for joining us at ACB; September 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Gini said...: Oh such a pretty card :-)
Thank you for joining us at Opus Gluei!
Gini
xx; September 8, 2011 at 5:16 PM
Cindy Haffner said...: Ohhhh Super SWEET Chris!!~; September 8, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Paul said...: Thank you sooooo much for joining in with our Anything Goes Challenge at Catch The Bug this week.
TFS
Paul
http://www.craftyblogocks.blogspot.com/; September 9, 2011 at 3:47 AM
Mandy said...: Stunning card Chris, so sweet and pretty, love it.
I've emailed you hun :)
hugs Mandy xx; September 9, 2011 at 6:48 AM
Lesley said...: Beautiful card! Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet Challenge xx; September 9, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Caro said...: So beautiful. I love that image. Thanks for joining us this week at Quirky Crafts; September 9, 2011 at 9:34 AM
1CardCreator said...: Sweet card, love the ribbon on the inside and the front bow and flowers are gorgeous!; September 9, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Designing with Debbie said...: Great back to school card. I love your coloring and layout. Thanks for playing along with us here at Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge this week. Hope to see you again next week.; September 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Lisa Minckler said...: Wow, it takes awhile to scroll past 54 compliments to leave you yet another one! LOL FANTASTIC card and that bow...WOW! Love your work.
Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Make It Monday!
Good luck to you and have a great weekend.
Lisa xx; September 9, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Chrissy D said...: This is PRECIOUS, Chris! I pray things are well with you. I think of you often and miss everyone from the ODBD Team!; September 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh how lovely I love ALL your details!! I love your Image AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it it is beautiful! You are an AMAZING card maker and an AMAZING mother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know that? Huh Huh Huh???????????????????????
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU VERY MUTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; September 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Crystal said...: AWWW you and your girls are the SWEETEST ever!!! Thanks girls for your comments....Meghan you made my night sweetie!!!! :) Chris this is absolutely ADORABLE I LOVE LOVE this image and the inside looks FABULOUS TO GF, the numbers on the border is such the perfect touch!!! super cute and beautiful!!!!! Have a GREAT weekend!; September 9, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Kerrie said...: Oh I love this image its so sweet, and what a great card you have created.

Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.; September 10, 2011 at 4:29 AM
Jean Peters said...: Wow just saw this on Make it Monday. It is adorable. Love it x; September 10, 2011 at 4:36 AM
Kristen H said...: Oh such a pretty card, that little girl looks like she may be in the sassy chair. Too fun!!!
Thank you for joining us at Opus Gluei!; September 10, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Rosemary said...: What a pretty card, love the colors and the feminine touches! Thank you for coming back and playing with us at Opus Gluei!; September 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Crafting Misfit said...: I love the number strip going up the side, great card.

Thanks for linking up on Show and Tell this week!
Rebecca "Crafting Misfit"
Stop by my blog anytime!; September 11, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Dee's Craft Room said...: Such a cute image, great card.

Thank you for entering the first Crafty Boots challenge.

Dionne; September 12, 2011 at 6:08 AM
Amy Tidd said...: Fab image! Thanks for playing along with the first crafty boots challenge! Amyxx; September 12, 2011 at 5:31 PM
lesleyworth said...: Beautiful! Love the paper piecing! Thanks for playing along with us at the Shoe!; September 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Kathy D. said...: love how her backpack and pants match!! totally can see that.

Thanks for playing with us at Clearly Inspired Challenge. The new challenge was posted today so I hope you will come over and play again with us.; September 16, 2011 at 6:55 PM