#116 for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Here's my card for this weeks sketch (see below) for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

 

Sketch #116 - I hope you will enjoy making something with this sketch as your inspiration

 

So sorry to have such a short post today...   I had an extremely busy weekend

Friday night out with friends, Saturday all day Women's retreat at church and I ran a 5K on Sunday

A lot of things just didn't get done and of course I had to work today - so now I need to get them done

 

I do hope you will visit the blog at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Check out the rest of the Design Teams creations

 

BE INSPIRED!

Thanks for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

#60 Lots of Layers for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

Happy Monday Morning Everyone...

 

I am here today to share my DT card made for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

 

Our theme this week is...

 

#60 - ANYTHING GOES WITH LOT'S of  LAYERS

 

I am using this TOO CUTE Bugaboo image called Lil' Kitty on limb, which can be found HERE

 

Our sponsors this week...

 

Bugaboo

 

 

and SKdigis

 

 

Make sure to check out the rest of the FABULOUS Design Team creations - Be Inspired!

 

I look forward to seeing what you come up with and share with us this week

 

Until then - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

It's Digi Haven Challenge time...

And today we bring you a new challenge... Use BUTTONS on your card

Button, Button, who's got the button?

 

Come on over to Digi Haven and find out - you'll find a lot of buttons and be inspired as well

Want to play along? - click HERE for the guidelines

 

 

I was able to use this sweet little ballerina #393- Amalia Ballerina $3.50

The image is colored using Copic markers:

E21, E31, E33, E35, G14, YG41, R00, R27, R29, RV000, RV13

 

Our sponsor this challenge is Dilly Beans  - one  LUCKY random.org winner will receive 3 images

 

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today - I hope you enjoyed my card

Consider playing along with us at Digi Haven for this fortnight challenge

I would love to see your BUTTON card

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

#115 for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

It's Tuesday and we have an awesome sketch for you today - #115 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

I am still trying really hard to clear it out and use what I have on hand
And I really needed to make this card sample quick and keeping it simple for my post
This is what I came up for my card this week..

 

I really like how it turned out - below is the sketch

 

4-1/4" x 5-1/2" stamped up piece of cardstock with this wedding background message from CTMH
I decided to cut a 3" circle out of this piece using my Cricut-George & Basic Shape cartridge
I dug through a box of cut Cricut images that I just have not used and found the Bride/Groom
Bride/Groom was 2-1/2" Real Dial size from the Wild Card cartridge
Banner and layers of paper all from my stash
Pattern paper from 6 x 6 paper pad - Memory Box - Viola
To finish the card - I used some jumbo lavender brads from my stash

Make sure to check the rest of the Design Teams creations/inspiration on the blog
I sure hope you will have a chance to join us and share what you have made

Thanks for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

#59 at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

This week at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner we have a new challenge - #59

Anything Goes - Bling it Up!

 

 

Our sponsor for this challenge is Stampfairy

 

 

For my 6 x 6 card, I used Mimi Teddy 2 image, which you can find HERE

This image was colored using the following Copic markers:

BV02, BV04, C-5, C-7, 100, BLENDER, E21, E33, E50, E53, R00, Y11, Y15, Y21

 

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

Pattern paper - Debbie Mumm for Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts - Baby Girl 8 x 8 pad

This paper is so fun - shiny and glittery and perfect for a Bling it Up! challenge

I added a lace trim, silk flowers (Wild Orchid) with flower rhinestones to the centers

Rhinestones were added to her dress as a button at the neck, on her shoes as buckles and to dot the "i"

My finishing touch - green ribbon/bow and two pink heart beads hanging from the bow

 

Now its your turn to get creative and BLING IT UP!

Grab your glitter, rhinestones, flowers and other shiny supplies - Let's see what you come up with!

 

Please remember to check out the rest of the Design Teams inspiration on the blog

There is a whole lot of Bling going on there, so grab your shades!

 

Thanks for stopping by - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Sketch #114 for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Good Morning and Welcome to my Blog

If you are a new, please take a look around and consider becoming a follower

Tuesday is my Design Team day for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

and we have a new sketch to share with you - Sketch #114

 

 

Here's my take on the sketch this week - using items from my stash

 

 

Cardstock and pattern paper from my stash (do not remember what company)

I found this teal colored die from Cricut cartridge Elegant Edges in my box of dies cut but not used

Stamp is a really old Close to My Heart sentiment

I finished my card with some washi tape, adhesive pearls and a bow

 

Still trying to make cards with supplies and papers I have on hand

It's a good feeling to clear it out - I have too much!

 

I hope you will have a hcance to join us this week

Make sure to visit the blog to see the rest of the Design Teams creations

Be inspired this week and create something wonderful to share with us

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

 

#58 Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

Monday kicks off a new challenge for you at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

 

#58 - Anything Goes - Spring had Sprung

 

 

Copic markers used: Blender, C-1, G000, G02, G07, R11, YG23, YR02, YR04, YR16

 

I used digi25303 Cabbage Bunny from Eureka stamps - who is one of our sponsors this week

 

 

along with SKdigis

 

 

Please welcome Guest Designer this week - Rachel Taylor

Please take a few minutes to visit her blog HERE, view her creation and leave a comment.

 

Also, make sure to check out the rest of our Design Team creations for some Awesome Inspiration

 

Thanks for stopping by today and I sure hope you will join us this week

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

New Digi Haven Challenge...

A new fortnight challenge starts today at Digi Haven

 

Our theme - Rain/Umbrella's

 

Our Sponsor...

 

 

...who is giving away 7 images to one random.org winner



My card...using image Skelekinz - Ain't No Sunshine from Bugaboo which you can find HERE

Paper Orange Tangerine Sketchbook by American Crafts 6 x 6

Copic markers uses:

B00, Bo2, B05, C-1, C-5, E00, E21, Y11, YG03, R11, RV06, RV12, Blender

White Gelly roll pen used for hi-lights on the image

Paper pieced the umbrella

Adhesive rhinestones, button and twine

 

Want to play along... read the How to Play rules and join us!

Need some more inspiration? 

Check out the rest of the creations by other Design Team members - we love to share and inspire!

 

Thanks for coming by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Try Stampin' on Tuesday #113

Here with a new sketch for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

Sketch #113

 

I have to warn you that my card is very bold and colorful

I love color and I just had to use this ribbon I had in my stash

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Isn't this ribbon just too FUN!

Bold and Bright

So I am really trying hard to clear out supplies from my crafty space

And this card is made from all older stash supplies, ribbon, bottons and paper scraps 

The sentiment is also an older items from my Close to My Hearts days as a consultant

 

I really hope you have a chance to join us this week

There is a lot more inspiration on the blog from the rest of the talented Design Team

Check it out and play along

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

#57 Anything Goes at...

Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

 

Monday brings our NEW Challenge #57

 

ANYTHING GOES

plus a recipe...1 image, 2 dies and 3 embellishments

 

Here's my card...

 

For my card I used the image Little Boy, which can be found HERE

My 2 dies are the ric rac and the banner, both from My Favorite Things

My 3 embellishments are buttons, fibers, and metal tag

 

I used the following Copic markers to color my image:

C-1, C-5, B00, B02, B05, E00. E21, E35, G14, RV13, Y11, Y15, YG03

All papers and embellishments are old items in my stash

Gotta clean it out!

 

Our wonderful sponsor this week is QKR

and 

Julie Well, as our Guest Designer for Challenge # 57
 Blog Address: http://www.imadeacard.blogspot.com/

 

Need more INSPIRATION? 

No worries, as there is a whole lot of that going on over at the blog HERE

Check it out and be inspired to create something WONDERFUL to share with us this week

Thanks for coming by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Sketch for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

This week is sketch #112 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

It's another fun sketch for you to try this week

 

 

Here's my card...

 

 

 I used a stamp set from My Favorite Things, which I believe is no longer available

However, check the store anyway, there is a lot of great stamps, papers, dies and embellishments

 

Paper is from 6 x 6 paper pad by Little Yellow Bicycle - Splash

Frame is from Cricut - Elegant Edges cartridge - page 53 <Flrsh2> cut at 3-1/2"

The images was stamp on the light blue paper for the bottom layer

Stamped again on the light blue paper, I colored the dress only using Copic markers: B05, B12

The image was also stamped on white cardstock several times for multiple layers

Colored the skin using E00, E21

Colored the sunflower using Y11, Y15, Y17, YR04, YR07, E35 and the Stem using YG23

 

Finishing touches:  sunflower brads, sunflower bakers twine and a little banner for the sentiment

 

Be inspired by the Design Team cards this week - check it out!

 

Thanks for visiting today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Technique Time Tuesday

The first Tuesday of the month means a new Technique to share for Technique Time Tuesday

 

Water Stamping

I hope you enjoy my card, especially because I worked really hard
I was NOT having a good crafty weekend :(

 

I have to admit that I tried 4 times before I got my sponged background colors just right

I have some well used sponges and realized that I need to buy some new ones or a blending tool

 

I used Close to My Heart inks in the following colors:

Amethyst, Bubblegum and Sunny Yellow

To go along with this wonderful ribbon I had in my stash

 

Then I tried some more just to get the right water stamped impression

Some of the images I chose just were not making good impressions on my paper

Yeah! I FINALLY had success with this background swirl stamp I had in my drawer

 

Oh My!...You should see the mess I left on my desk! 

 

Don't be afraid to try this technique, I am HAPPY I stuck it out and got it done

 

I hope you will check out the rest of the Design Team creations over at the challenge blog

It's so much FUN to get inspired to try something new when you see the possibilities

 

I can't wait to see what you come up with

 

Thanks for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

#56 for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

 

Our new weekly challenge for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner starts today with a new theme...

 

April Fools or Funny Birthday Card

 

Front of card using Party Fruits

 

Inside of card...

 

If you have read my other post, you know that I was having computer issues all week

I was not able to print these digital images out on card stock, so this is on plain copy paper

I didn't want to miss my Design Team responsibility or my weekly Monday post

I colored the images using my Copic markers, and too my surprise, they didn't bleed

They are darker, as they saturated the paper more, and I didn't get a great blending of color

However, I did get my card done after our family Easter dinner

Yeah... I am so happy, happy, happy!

 

The images are from a new sponsor Deasy Designs

 

 

We also have SKdigis as a sponsor as well

 

 

I really hope you will be able to join us this week for our challenge
I look forward to seeing wha tyou come up with for your April Fools or Funny Birthday Card

Until then - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Spring Joy for Scrappy Frogs

Today begins our new monthly challenge at Scrappy Frogs

 

With the new theme of THINK SPRING

 

I was having a computer issue and couldn't get some digital images printed, long story,

So I decided to create my Think Spring project using my Cricut

I think is turned out rather sweet

 

This is a 4-1/2" center step card

Paper from my stash of scraps

Sentiment from Close to My Heart

Cricut cartridge - A Walk in my Garden

page 91 <flwrpt> cut at 1-1/2"

page 97 <rose1> and <rose1-s> cut at 2-1/2"

page 121 <snail> and <snail-s> cut at 1"

I used ink to sponge around the edges of the Cricut cuts and a black liner pen to add detail

To finish the card:  ribbon and bow, black rhinestone for snails eye and blue buttons tied with floss

 

So come on over the Scrappy Frogs blog to get inspired by the rest of the Design Teams projects

THINK SPRING and create something wonderful to share with us this month

 

Thanks for stopping by today

I hope you will check out my week post for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner as well

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen