Have an ICE Day...

My share today is a fun card I made for the

 

 

a progressive challenge at SKdigis

 

I love the FREEBIE we received for linking up last month Chilly the Penguin

 

Here's my card... I think he is so cute and he really made me SMILE!
I love the way this card turned out

 

I really enjoy playing along because everyone is a WINNER!

The rules are simple...

Use the FREEBIE of the month as the focus for your creation

Link your creation by the end of the month

At the end of the month, you will receive the next month image FREE!

Create + Link = Win!

 

And last month I also won Top 2 with my R.I.P. Card  - Check out my post HERE

 

 

To make my card I used the Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder on ice blue cardstock

This was layered on top of navy blue A2 card

Chilly was colored with my Copic markers in the following colors: 

B60, C-3, C-5, Y00, Y08, Y17, B00, B02

I finished by adding the striped adhesive ribbon at the bottom, ice blue ribbon/bow down the side

Sequins snowflake and silver sequins with blue rhinestones for added SPARKLE!

 

Thanks for stopping by today - Enjoy your day

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

I hope to enter this card in a few challenges:

 

 

Happy Birthday...

Sharing a card I made for the progressive challenge at From the Heart Stamps

 

Another FUN challenge where you:

use the stamp of the month to create a card, link it and receive the next months image FREE!

 

You can read about the challenge and rules HERE

 

Here's my card...

 

 

You have until the end of the month to link your card

 

Thanks for stopping by today...I hope you enjoyed my card

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Thanksgiving or Thanks - Digi Haven Challenge

Good Morning, I am so glad you stopped by to check out my card sharing today

I have my Design Team card for Digi Haven to share with you

 

Another fortnight brings a new challenge

Our Theme: THANKSGIVING OR THANKS

 

Here's my card...

 

 

The Design Team was able to use images from Beccy's Place  - our wonderful Sponsor

 

 

For my card I used the Harvest Set

All papers from my scrap box

Copic markers used:  E00, E35, E37, G21, G99, Y08, Y17, Y21, YG63, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07

Layered on top of burlap and finished with a wooden button and jute bow

 

I hope you like my card and remember to check out the rest of the inspiration from the Design Team

 

I invite you to join us for this fortnight challenge - I look forward to seeing your cards

Make sure to use a digital image and check out the simple rules HERE

 

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

 

I'll also be entering this card in the following challenges:

 

Milk Coffee - Thanksgiving, Thankful, Thanks

The House that Stamps Built - DCC1120 - Giving Thanks

 

 

Sketch #145 Try Stampin' on Tuesday

I'm here today to share my Design Team card for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

Team B is up this week and we have a great sketch to share with you

You will find the sketch below my card, as well as the TWIST

 

Here's my card...

 

Sketch #145 

TWIST: Let it Snow



 

For my card I started with Vanilla A2 cardstock base

My layered background Designer papers are old scraps from Close to My Heart

I was so hoping I would find a piece of this paper in my stash and I did!

I used 1/2" and 1-1/2" circle punch for the snowman face and body in the same vanilla cardstock

The snowman face is from CTMH older set - D1308 All Decked Out

Sentiment from an even older CTMH set - C1209 Christmas Scripts

Chocolate ink

Copic markers:  E00, YR00, YR04

Finished the card with twine, navy button and clear adhesive rhinestones

 

I hope you enjoyed my sketch inspired card and my take on the TWIST:  Let it Snow

This card really makes me SMILE!

 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit the blog and get inspired by TEAM B's cards

I hope you can find the time to play along this week

 

I am entering this card in the following challenges...

 

There She Goes Clear Stamps - #234 Winter Fun

Use Your Stuff - #110 Let it Snow
My Creative Moments - Word Play Saturday - November Challenge - Snowman
C is for Challenge - #10 Winter is Coming

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen



Something from My Kitchen

I just wanted to share a quick little tag and goodies I made this week in appreciation of a co-worker

This co-worker is male, he loves to bake, as much as I do and he wears bow ties on occasion

 

Before work on Monday morning, I baked up a batch of Peanut Butter Cookies

 

 

I have always enjoyed baking and this recipe was in a little cookbook my mother had in our kitchen

This cookie recipe is the very first cookie recipe I made as a young girl, around age 9 or 10

My mother has since passed on, but I want to see if I can find this cookbook in their kitchen

It is easy to remember, quick to make, and very tasty

And no flour for those who want something without gluten (see recipe below)

 

 

Quickly made this tag to add to the package of cookies, attached with turquoise bakers twine

Dollar Store Washi tape, which I just love these colors and the pattern

Felt bow tie from my stash and rhinestones to finish the tag

 

Peanut Butter Cookies

1 Cup Peanut Butter

1 Cup Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp. vanilla

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix all ingredients together until smooth

Place in refrigerator for 5-10 minutes for easier scooping

Using a scoop or hand roll into 1 Tablespoon balls

sprinkle with sugar and slightly press cookie down with fork tines

Bake for 10-12 minutes

Yield: 2.5 dozen cookies

 I hope you enjoyed my quick post
and
 if you have a chance to make the cookies, tell me what you think

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

Fall with Digi Haven

Another fortnight has come and gone for Digi Haven, but with that brings a new challenge
 

Our New Challenge Theme:  Fall

Here's my card...

using a sentiment from our sponsor...

Floppy Latte Designs

There are some really great samples on the blog from the rest of the Design Team
I hope you will check them out and be INSPIRED!

I have to say that making a card with only a sentiment was an interesting challenge
I think having some really great papers and embellishments is a must

My card came together quick...
All papers from my stash
I even found ribbon and buttons from my stash that matched the papers
It's AMAZING what I can find in my crafty space hidden in bins, boxes and bags

Come play along with us and show off your FALL cards
Remember...You must use a digital image and check out the How to Play tab

Looking forward to seeing what you link up
Thanks for coming by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen
 

Sketch challenge with TSOT

I have now rejoined as a Design Team member at Try Stampin' on Tuesday
I love sketch challenges and this is a great place to check out sketches and be inspired
Thank you Cheryl for having me back - I am excited to be a part of Team B

Here's my card and you will find the sketch below...

 

Each week there is a new sketch, with Team A and Team B alternating weeks

There also is a TWIST, along with the SKETCH

 

Here's this weeks sketch #7

and the TWIST is a bit Vintage

 

Papers used are from (I'll need to get back on this)

I used chocolate ink for the hope sentiment tag attached with hemp

vintage lace, roses and adhesive pearls finish the card

 

Make sure to check out the rest of INSPIRING cards on the blog

I hope you will have time to play along with us

I look forward to seeing your take on this sketch with your vintage TWIST

 

Thanks for coming by and make sure to check out my other post today for Technique Time Tuesday

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Technique Time Tuesday

Here to share with you on the first Tuesday of the month for Technique Time Tuesday

Our technique this month is... Faux Frame

 

Supplies used:

Paper from Simple Stories - 6 x 6 pad - Fabulous

Chocolate and Desert Sand ink

Copic makers:  R22, R32, BG15, BG34, E00

I used my Circuit cartridge - Elegant Edges to create my frame, as I do not have any nesting dies

Image very old Close to My Heart stamp

Sentiment from - Verve - Purely Sentimental

Finishing touches include pink cardstock banner and pink adhesive pearls

 

This is a really Quick and Fun Technique with great results

I hope you will have a chance to join us this month

Make sure to check out the tutorial Mynnette has created, as well as all the Design Team samples

Be INSPIRED, get CREATIVE and try something NEW

 

Make sure to check out my second post today for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

Thanks for coming by today.  I hope you enjoyed my cards.

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen