TSB Birthday Celebration...

The month long TSB 3rd Birthday Bash continues with an "Anything Goes" Challenge,

with a Twist... must be Birthday related

The Stamping Boutique has hit a milestone with today's post...

This is their 800th post of Blogger!!

WOW, that is awesome!

For my "Anything Goes" with a twist...

I used Birthday Fairy for my project and she is a wonderful fairy to color.

As a reminder, all digis in the SHOP are 30% off!

Now it's your turn to create an "Anything Goes" with a Twist, Birthday related card.

Head over to the blog to she all the inspiration shared by the Design Team.

And don't forget to take advantage of the 30% off.

Happy Shopping!

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Made Especially for You

What a weekend I had, somewhat complicated and  hard to task some important items on my "To Do" list.
One of them, getting a post done on time.  So sorry I was late, I hate it when that happens.
Life just gets int he way of my creating time.
But it is now checked off my list.

My Design Team share today is for Made Especially for You week 4 Challenge.

Create a card using the specified technique.

This week's Challenge is to create a card using the technique of Paper Piecing.

For my card (it's really a rather large tag!) I used a file from Scraptastical Kreations

Wine a bit! - Thanks Kristy!  Loved working with this file.

Now I need to sit, relax and Wine a Bit!

We'd like to thank our wonderful sponsor this week Paper Piecing by Nikki

One randomly chosen winner from all eligible entries will receive a $15.00 gift certificate to her store.

Head to the ME4Y blog to see all the wonderful Paper Piecing project the Design Team is sharing today!

Be Inspired and link your projects.

I can't wait to see what all my awesome followers come up with.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Have a great week and make sure to check out the FCCB Cricut Crawl HERE

Come back tomorrow for more inspiration.

FCCB Cricut Crawl

 

Welcome to Simply Frenzied and the EIGHTH Fantabulous Cricut Crawl...
Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!

Summer is coming to an end and we are getting ready for BACK TO SCHOOL...
Each Design Team member will be featuring an original,
BACK TO SCHOOL Project that includes a SCHOOL RELATED  item:
such as crayons, rulers, pencils, book, school bus, etc.... along with at least ONE Cricut Cut.

If you've come from visiting Judy at Crafty Jar, you're in the right place!
If you've just happened across my blog
and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl,
start HERE

 

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some a wesome inspiration!
There will be PRIZES along the way at each DT members' blogs,
AND
there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB
for one participant that submits a "Back to School" project at FCCB!

How fun is that?

 

For my project...

I used the Recess Cartridge to cut the <Back to School> cut at 1 inch.
I made a cover for some Post-It notes with a loop at the top to hold a pencil
I also decorated some binder clips to match, using decorative tape. 

 

Now it's your turn!
Let's see your BACK TO SCHOOL projects!
Make sure to include a Cricut Cut somewhere on your project!

Next stop...Kate's blog, at Small bits of Paper
Go see what she has in store for you today...

And when you're done,
make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post.
 This will get you entered into the contest!

Happy Crawling!

Days Gone By...Vintage Challenge

...Please forgive me for posting late today!

 

My share today is for this weeks Digi Haven challenge "Days Gone By"

The challenges are all about "Free" digi images.

Use any "FREE" vintage or old world digi image for this challenge.

It can be an old car, dress, hat, shoes, bicycle, etc...

The image you use can be  "forever freebie", "freebie of the month" or "limited freebie",

as long as it is "FREE" for the duration of the challenge.

Be sure to link back to the original artist or website on your blog.

 

Here's my card...

 

 

I made a very masculine card, using Graphic 45 papers.

You can find the phone image by Anji's Antics HERE

and the sentiment image by Birdie Brown HERE

 

I hope you enjoyed my card today and thank you for stopping by.

Please check out the Design Team inspiration on the blog,

as well as some links where you will be able to find some great "FREE" vintage images.

 

And one last thing...Digi Haven is having a Design Team call for 1 new DT member.

Please check out the details on the blog.

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Banner Days

The month long, 3rd Birthday Celebration for The Stamping Boutique

continues with a new challenge today, "BANNER DAYS!"

How creative can you get creating a project using banners?

Here's my card using Happy Birthday Car, which is such a fun image!

My card starts with a 6" x 6" yellow cardstock base.

I colored the image with my Copic markers.

Layer all papers as shown in the photo, working back to front.

Solid papers from my old stash of Close to My Heart papers.

Patterned paper - Recollections 8.5" x 11" Bold Basic paper pad, BTW, great papers to use.

For the banners, I punched three 1 - 3/4" circles, folded in half and attached to twine.

I tied mauve colored ribbon between these three banners, attached to corners using red brads.

I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with, so get creative with Banners this week.

Link your project at The Stamping Boutique challenge blog.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen



National Tooth Fairy Day

My share this week for , Challenge #125 "National Tooth Fairy Day"
Make a card using a Tooth Fairy, Tooth or Smile.
How fun is that? And I was also given a little stamp set to work with.

Using Tooth Fairy from our fabulous sponsor this week...




Jaded Blossom Blog
Jaded Blossom Store

To make my card I started with an A2 card, red cardstock

Cricut cartridges used:
Simply Charmed, pg. 53 <paper> cut at 4" on white, also shadow feature using aqua
"Just Because" Cards, pg. 42 <Truck-s) cut at 4-1/2" for the striped scalloped edge
Elegant Edges, pg. 59 <Flower2> cut at 2-1/2" using the frame feature, red flower

Next steps:
I rounded all corners of my papers, which were scraps from my stash
Using Sunny Yellow ink, sponged around the note paper
Tooth image sentiment stamped with Momento Tuxedo Black ink
Colored image using Copic markers:  BG10, RV10, RV29, Y02, Y08, Y17 and Colorless Blender
Cut image out and layer all paper as shown in photo, working back to front.

My finishing touches included:
Black and white doodle lines
Glitter and rhinestones on the crown and wand
aqua bakers twine and red/white jumbo paperclip
And the last thing I added was a little treat container from Stampin' Up
I tucked two quarters inside and attached with mounting tape

This was a really fun project,
 again I had to be really creative, as I do not own any of the Boxes, Bags and Tags cartridges.

I can't wait to see what you come up for this challenge.

Have a great week - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Three Pearls

I had so much to share today...

A Blog Hop with Designed to Delight

and

3 Design Team posts for my Monday commitments:

Fantabulous Cricut

Made Especially for You

Songbird Challenges

...but this is the last one for Monday.

Three Pearls

This week at Made Especially for You it's our week 3 challenge

Make a card using three (3) of a specified item

We are using Pearls

Our wonderful sponsor this week is:

Bugaboo Stamps 

They are offering 7 images of choice, for one randomly chosen winner from all eligible entries.

Will it be you this week? 

You can only win if you link up your card, so what are you waiting for?

If you need some inspiration, check out the Design Teams project on the challenge blog.

Be inspired to create something wonderful this week.

You know I'll be back tomorrow :)

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Over the Rainbow

Today my share for Songbird Challenges is a card for our second challenge...

"Over the Rainbow", Challenge #2.  Make a multicolored card. 

I love bright colors, so a stuck with primary colors.

Using Lily Bee from Pink Cat Studio. 

You can find her HERE

Our wonderful sponsor this week is...

Pink Cat Studio

I hope you'll be able to join us for our challenge.

I can't wait to see what you create and share with us.

So for now, until your card is completed,

head over the the blog to get inspired by the rest of the Design Team.

I am also entering this card in the following challenge:

One Stop Craft Challenge - #196, Sketch

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Blog Hop with Designed 2 Delight

WARNING!...

This post has lots of text and photo's you won't want to miss!

Thanks so much for blog hoppin' with D2D!

Remember, all New Release Digital Stamps will be on SALE until August 23. Details HERE

I've been a busy person this weekend.  I created 4 cards for this Blog Hop!

I just couldn't resist the new release images.

Remember to scroll down and click thumbnails to view the rest of the D2D Design Team inspiration.

Using new Frozen BeeHive

I'll be entering this card in The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, #199 Circle Cards

Using new Sunflower and Pumpkins

Using new Reach for the Stars Snowman

Using older Apple a Day set

For more inspiring ideas from this new release, please visit the other designers' blogs:



Show Me the Presents

There's still time to enter the The Stamping Boutique challenge #46, Show Me the Presents!

I was having difficulty with uploading projects this week to a couple of my DT blogs.

Therefore, I missed the deadline on this one and then I forgot to post on my blog.  Oops!

It was my birthday on the 16th, so I was out celebrating a couple nights with family & friends!

I was a tad bit distracted, but had a great week.

Anyway, I wanted to share my card with my followers, even if it is a late posting.

You can find the Stacked Presents HERE

Also, there is a SALE going on right now...

30% off all digi stamps to celebrate Fall/Back to School

Store

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday evening.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Letting Kids be Kids

Summer is coming to an end and children are heading back to school.

With that comes the end of vacation, summer activities, playing and having fun...being kids!

So this week at Digi Haven, our challenge is "Letting Kids be Kids"

(challenge details below)

You can find the free digi image I used HERE

Challenge rules:  Use a free digi image a child or children doing something interactive.  The image can be a forever freebie, free of the month or limited freebie, so long as it is available to use for the duration of the challenge.  Please credit the original artist with a link to the image on your blog.

Also, one last note:  If you any of my followers have played along at Digi Haven in the past or would like to join us for the first time, please check out the new challenge format and challenge themes.  I hope with this new format you will be able to join us monthly or every other week.

I am looking to forward to seeing what you come up with for the challenge.

As well as you joining us for our challenges in the future.

Now, head over to the Digi Haven to see the Design Team inspiration.

Don't forget to read about the challenge changes too!

Happy, Happy Friday! and remember to Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Another Pixie Flix Challenge

This week at Pixie Dust Studio Pixie is looking PINK

and so are all the Design team Fabulous creations.

Here's my clue for you to try and guess the Pixie Flix for today...

"This Pixie Flix is a 1986 comedy drama about teenage love and social cliques in High School."

If you cannot guess, head to the Challenge Blog to find out.

This adorable image the Design Team was able to use can be found HERE

Come play along with us this week and get your PINK on!

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Southern Girls Challenge - chipboard

This week at Southern Girls Challenge we would like to see chipboard on your project.

My card is not posted on the Challenge Blog, as I was having trouble getting it posted there.

Still not up, so really hoping to get this corrected soon so more can see my fun card.

Make sure to check out the rest of the Design Team inspiration.



My card is using an image from Bugaboo.
Chipboard Cat from Maya Road (fall set).  I sponged the chipboard cat with Memento Tuxedo ink.
This was such a fun image to color.
I also found some Halloween buttons in my stash and the purple bat was perfect for my card.

This week we have two wonderful sponsors...



Have a great day - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

The Cutting Cafe

Wednesday brings another project for the  The Cutting Cafe

For our projects this week, the Design Team is using...

All About School

Apple Box Set

Apple Treat Box

School Borders

Make sure to check out the inspiration from the Design Team on the blog.

Remember to leave a comment letting us know what you think.

One randomly selected person from those comments will win any 3 sets from the online Store

 

I hope you enjoy the projects and that you are inspired to create something wonderful this week.

Enjoy your day and Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Made Especially for You

This week at Made Especially for You is our week 2 Sketch Challenge.

Create a card inspired by the provide sketch (see below).
Challenge starts Monday - August 13
Ends on Sunday - August 19 at 7:00 p.m. US Central Time

I used the following to create my card:

Base is an A2 card - Lagoon cardstock from CTMH

Designer Paper from Memory Box 6 x 6 paper Viola

Sentiment - Verve "Purely Sentimental"

Flower is a digi image from Marker Pop, I believe.  If I find the link, I'll post it later.

Copic markers

Ink -  Lagoon from CTMH for sponging the edges and Momento Tuxedo black for sentiment

Doodle bug black bakers twine

Butterfly stick pins from Impress

Adhesive pearls

Our wonderful sponsor this week is:

One randomly chosen winner will recieve their choice of  four (4) non-colored images from the store.

To get inspired, check out the Desgin Team inspiration on the blog.

You'll see many different ideas using this sketch.

I hope you plan to play along, we would love to see what you come up with.

Have a great week and Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

TSB Birthday Celebration and Announcement

I am now a Design Team Member for The Stamping Boutique

and we are having a Party!

Join the fun HERE from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST

Games, Challenges, Live Chat, Prizes and FUN!

Here's my 1st card as a Design Team member.

I used Trenton and you can find him in the Store.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Back to School Blog Hop

If you are looking for the Back to School Blog Hop, click HERE

Orange, Lime and Citrus

I LOVE these bright colors and was so happy to create my card for Fussy and Fancy challenge blog.

For this fortnight challenge our theme is a color challenge using the following...

I found this wonderful digi image HERE and decided to make a Clean and Simple card for the challenge.

Bold, Bright and Loud!

I hope you can join us for this fortnight challenge and create something with these awesome colors.

Please use all 3 colors in your project.

Head over to the blog and check out the inspiration from the Design Team.

Next, get FRUITY and start creating your project.

Challenge ends on Friday, August 23, at midnight (GMT)

Catch the Frenzy! - and enjoy the start of your weekend - Karen

I'm a Sucker...

For You... and for "Free" digital images! That's why...

Friday is my sharing day at Digi Haven as part of the Design Team.

This week the theme is "Yummy in My Tummy".

Use any "Free" Food and/or Drink digital image.

The image can be a forever freebie, freebie of the month or limited freebie,

as long as it is free for the duration of the challenge.

You can find my image HERE

Please be sure to link back to the original artist or website on your blog.

This challenge ends on Thursday, August 16.

I hope you plan to play along as I would really like to see your creations.

Have a great Friday and remember to Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Back to School Blog Hop

Welcome to the Back to School Blog Hop,
brought to you by the fabulous design teams of:
Made Especially For You
and
GoFish Challenge Blog!

These two design teams have joined together to bring you some fun and crafty inspiration.
Which should inspire you to get started on those back to school projects!
If you've just come across the hop and would like to start at the beginning,
please visit Made Especially For You.

This project is a little 2.5" x 3" cardstock envelope.
The stamps are from Close to My Heart, colored with my Copic Markers.
Attached the stamped image to a 1" strip to make a sliding piece to hold the envelope closed.

On the inside there are two sections that can be used to tuck in a gift card.
Perfect gift for your child's teacher to say THANK YOU!

 

We have some wonderful sponsors giving away prizes!
Let's see what they have to offer...

Paper Piecings by Nikki

$15 Gift Certificate

Scraptastical Kreations

$20 Gift Certificate

The Stamping Boutique

3 images of the winner's choice

To be eligible to win a prize...

You must comment on every stop along the hop.

Hoppers have through Sunday, August 12th to comment.

Winners will be randomly chosen and announced on 

Made Especially For You on Tuesday, August 14th. 

Here's the lineup in case you get lost along the way:

Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

C - http://www.tradefishdesigns.com

Laura - http://scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.ca/

Kate - http://scrapperscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/

Amy - http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/

Kathy - http://letsgetscrappytogether.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com/

Nancy - http://thetrinketcollector.blogspot.com/

Cyndy - http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.mypaperpie.blogspot.com/

Robin - http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/

Eileen - http://www.scrappingactuary.blogspot.com/

Karen - http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for hopping along with us!

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Pixie Dust Challenge

Thursday brings a new Pixie Dust Studio challenge.

This week "Pixie explores Grandma's attic" (Vintage theme).

I used this darling image called "Let's play Dress up" which you can find HERE.

The image is on sale right now for $2.00.

Head over to the Pixie Dust Studio to see the Design Team creations.

Be inspired, getting crafting, make your project and link up.

I would love to see what you come up with.

There will be one randomly chosen winner from all eligible entries.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Wednesday with The Cutting Cafe

On Wednesdays I have the opportunity to share my Design Team creations for The Cutting Cafe.

We are using either the Owl Shaped Card or the Fun with Owls, or both.

Isn't this little guy just too cute!



I created my Owl shaped card using brown and teal cardstock with cream, brown, teal coordinating DP.

I love this color combination!

After printing and cutting out the pieces, I sponged the edges and added black doodle lines.

Do you like my faux stitching?

I also added some white hi-lights as well.

Finishing touches include a bow and brads.

For more inspiration, please check out the The Cutting Cafe.

Leave a comment to let us know what you think of the Design Teams creations.

One randomly selected winner will receive their choice of 3 sets from the online store.

There is also a Design Team Call going on, which you can check out HERE.

This is a great Design Team to be a part of, creative, caring women.

And there are fabulous cutting files and printables to use on your projects.

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Enjoy your Day and don't forget to Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

New Design Team Member for...

I am so excited to be a part of this brand new challenge blog,
and one of the first Design Team members for SKdigis.

I made a quick little card to show off a "freebie" from her blog.
Isn't this little bug cute?  Sonia's images are adorable!

Our first official Design Team duties will begin on September 3, 2012.

We will have a Meet the Design Team and a Challenge Blog Hop.

Details will be posted as the date draws nearer.

In the meantime, please check out the blog and store.

SKdigis the blog
SKdigis the store
I will be posting a few cards using SKdigis in the weeks leading up to September 3.
I will be entering this card in the following challenges this week:

http://365cards.blogspot.com/  - Day 157 Bound (make sure some part is bound by twine or floss)
http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ - (CPS 277 - Part 1 Sketch challenge)

Thanks for stopping by today.
Make sure to check out all my Monday posts, there are 4 total today for varies Design Teams.

Have a marvelous Monday and remember to...

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Make a Splash...

This share is for my Design Team post for Fantabulous Cricut,

Challenge #123 - Jump In and Cool Off!

Make a project with a water theme (pool, beach, water park, etc...)

I have to admit that some of these challenges really are challenging for me.

I do not have many cartridges, so I really need the Creative Mojo at times.

Well, after looking through all my cartridges, this is what I made:

I used the "Simply Charmed" cartridge, page 50 <Sun2> cut at 1".

I also found this great slide in the 'Recess" Lite cartridge, cut at 4".

I eliminated his shoes and shirt, added sponging and doodle lines.

The sentiment was created by me on the computer.

Perfect water park slide!

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Have a Fantablous Day...

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

You are so SWEET!

Today is my first official post as a Design Team member for Songbird Challenges.

Songbird Challenges is a new challenge blog, specially for card makers with a musical theme.

Every challenge theme will be a song title or lyrics.

My card using the Candy Land Dreams image from Meljen's Designs

Our first challenge will be "Anything Goes"

The Design Team is using images from our wonder Sponsor this week:

Meljen's Designs

Our challenges begin on Monday's, every two weeks beginning August 6, 2012, 9:00 a.m. (BST)

Challenge will end at 8:00 p.m. (BST) on the Friday of the second week.

I sure hope you will be able to join us on the first challenge and many more to come.

I look forward to seeing what you create.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen