It's Digi Haven Challenge Time...

 

Another Friday brings another Digi Haven Challenge

I sure hope you enjoyed our Sketch Challenge last time - I loved the sketch Kevin provided for us

 

This fortnight Challenge our theme is TWO COLORS

Our sponsor is My Grafico  - who has graciously allowed the DT to play with this fabulous set...

 Vintage Halloween Labels 

Oh My does the Design Team have some FUN to share - make sure to check it out

 

For my project I used the From the Library of:

Honestly, I was the last DT to make my selection and this was the only one left

I did find it kind of difficult to use, but in the end I thought "Why not a bookmark!"

Then it was really hard to decide on which TWO COLORS to use

 

So here it is...

 

 

All papers from my stash and to finish the bookmark:

lavender rhinestones, spelled my name with stickers and attached lavender ribbon with a black brad

Quick and Simple

And now I can mark my spot in my book of spells!

 

Check out the rules on the HOW TO PLAY tab

 

I am so thankful and happy you stopped by today - enjoy your weekend

I am San Francisco bound tomorrow morning to attend my nieces wedding on Saturday 

She is getting married at the San Francisco Zoo

It sounds like so much fun and I am excited to get away for the weekend

 

Until next time - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 



Alot of Sharing today...with 3 Freebie images

I rarely have the opportunity to create cards just for FUN

With full time work, social life, training for a Half Marathon...what's a girl to do?

These demands just get in the way of my CREATIVE PLAYTIME

So again I ask...what's a girl to do? 

Answer...Why have a marathon card making afternoon of course

 

And now I have three cards to share with you today, that I created just for FUN!

 

I hope you will enjoy them

 

The first one is for the monthly Birdie Brown September "FREEBIE" & Challenge

 

 

I love the images at Birdie Brown and this Pumpkin BOO is just too CUTE!

You still have time to play along and grab this Freebie before the end of September

My card is a 4" x 4"

Papers from Doodlebug Design, Inc. - 6 x 6 pad - Haunted Manor

Copic markers:  YG23, YG41, G07, Y17, YR04, YR07, E33, E35

I finished the card with a scalloped edge, lavender ribbon/bow and goggle eyes

 

The next card is for September Stamp of the Month Challenge over at From the Heart Stamps

The image is called Bobbing for Apples and this is a progressive challenge which means:

If you play along this month, you will receive the next months image FREE

 

BTW the image comes with or without a background fence

 

This card is a 5.5" x 5.5" card

Papers used are from my stash and I do not remember the company

Copic markers used: E00, E11, E31, E35, B05, B12, C5, C7, B60, G02, G07, R11, R27, R29, R59

Finished the card with Green Grosgrain ribbon/bow, apple punches, metal tag and red safety pin

The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom

 

And now for my final card to share today...This one is for SKdigis Linking Party

 

 

This image is called Kitty Peekaboo and is a freebie this month

 

I was inspired by this sketch at Krafty Hands

However, to play along there, you need to use one of their products, which I do not have

But I love this sketch and wanted to use it anyway

 

This is also a 5.5" x 5.5" card

Papers from Doodlebug Designs - 6 x 6 pad - Flower Box

Copic markers:  Y00, Y06, Y15, RV13, R00, YG00, YG23, E21

Finished the card with pink heart brads, pink ribbon/bow, metal tag and safety pin

Sentiment from Fiskars

 

Well there you have it...my three cards that were a part of my card making marathon day

I really appreciate you stopping by today and taking a peek

Please leave a comment if you enjoyed my cards, or if I inspired you in anyway - I love comments!

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

A Sketch Challenge at Digi Haven

Happy Friday everyone...Thanks for stopping by today!

I am so excited its Friday, as I am so ready for the weekend

 

Today starts a new fortnight challenge at Digi Haven 

and

this time we have a SKETCH CHALLENGE provided by DT member - Kevin McCrafty

 

Here's my card inspired by Kevin's Sketch (see sketch below)

 

 

I am using the Bird Nest image provided by our sponsor Beccy's Place

 

 

Kevin's Sketch

 

For my card I used the following Copic markers to color my nest:

B00, B12, E35, E50, E51, E53

Bird and branch chipwood laser die cuts from Quick Quotes - Bag O'Chips - Birds

I sponged the die cuts using Chocolate ink

Kraft cardstock from My Favorite Things

Designer papers from My Minds Eyes 6 x 6 pad - Paris & Co.

Sentiment from old CTMH - D136 Thank You set

Finished the card with ribbon, two brown buttons with cream floss in the center

 

I hope you will have a chance to make a card inspired by Kevin's sketch and play along with us

If you need some more inspiration - checkout the rest of the Design Teams cards HERE

 

Please remember to use a Digital image on your card

Checkout the HOW to PLAY tab for all the details

 

I plan to spend some quality time in my little crafty space this weekend making cards

I sure hop you all have some fun plan yourself - Enjoy your weekend

 

I can't wait to see what you come up with - until then...

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Challenges I have entered this card into:
Beccy's Place - September Challenge

Technique Time Tuesday

 

Today is the first Tuesday of the month, which brings a new technique for you to try

 

This month at Technique Time Tuesday we are playing with a technique called...

 

Faux Silk

 

Here's my Design Team card I made using the Faux Silk technique

 

 

Both the flower image and sentiment are from Close to My Heart (old stamps from my stash)

I used White and Kraft cardstock for my card

The image was colored using my Copic markers:  BG10, BG15, BG23

I finished the card with 3 different Washi tapes

Lavender adhesive rhinestones and lavender floss

I also added a touch of glitter to the center of the flower

 

This is a close up of the flower so that you can see the texture you get with this technique

 

Make sure to check out the tutorial on the blog

I know you will be inspired by the creations the Design Teams has shared

I hope you will be able to join in and play along this month

It is always so much fun to learn a new technique and share with others

I look forward to seeing what you all come up with using the Faux Silk technique

 

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

 

 



Holiday Tag Challenge at Moxie FAB World

 

I have created my project for the Holiday Gift Tag Challenge over at  Moxie FAB World

 

This is my first time playing along at Moxie FAB World

 

I've been to the site before, but with Design Team obligations and working full time, I seem to run out of time to play in their challenges, and many other challenge sites as well.   There is so much information, sharing and fabulous inspiration on the site, I was really enjoying looking around. But, I am down to the wire with getting the Holiday Tag done and submitted before the September 2, Midnight EDT deadline, so here it is, I hope you enjoy it!

 





Here's my tag...

...which I made using a soup can pull tab for the top - a good Up-Cycle embellishment

I love using these pull tabs and adding them to the tags I make

Check out my previous tutorial posts for more soup can pull tab projects HERE







 Supplies I have used for this project:
3.5" x 5.5" white card stock base
All designer paper & sentiment from Simple Stories 6" x 6" paper pad - HOMEMADE HOLIDAY
I finished the tag with banners, adhesive pearls and three colors of fibers to make my bow
To add the soup can pull tab, punch a hole and then attach to the top of the tag with a large white brad
Now it is ready to add to any package by simply tying it on with ribbon laced through the tab

I encourage you to take a look at the tags already submitted, be inspired and play along at
Moxie FAB World
You'll might even get a few tags done before the holiday season arrives

 

Oh and BTW...the winning entries will receive a copy of Holiday Cards & More, Volume 8

 

I have my fingers crossed :)

 

Don't forget to check out my other 3 projects from 2012 using soup can pull tabs

See the link above

 

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my Holiday Tag

 

Catch the Frenzy - Karen

I am also entering this tag in the following challenges:
Hobby Cutz Challenge - #14 - Recycle - (I used the soup can pull tab)