Monday, February 29, 2016

Whimsie Doodles DT Call

Whimsie Doodles is one of my favorite places to play in a challenge, because I simply love their images! Simple, easy to color, whimsical and they make me SMILE!  They are having a DT Call and I would so love to be a part of their Design Team. It feels like a fun and friendly place to hang out and I would really like to be a part of that?  Here's hoping I'll get a spot.

My Submission for the DT Call using this cutie, called Flower Girl and she is in the SHOP under the People Digi's tab...and she is a "FREE" image.  If you haven't had a chance to check out their images, get on over to the shop because there is a whole lot of cuteness going on.




Here's a few other post with cards I have made using a Whimsie Doodles images

You have my Heart
Snow Friend
Little Snowman
Merry Christmas

On a personal note:

My first year blogging in 2012, I used one of Whimsie Doodles "Freebie" image's to create and submit a card for a DT call for a new Challenge Blog, Digi Haven.  I made the team, but it saddens me to say that Denise, has since passed away from cancer, but she is fondly remembered when I think of this post from 2012 This bud's for you and our blog friendship, our giggles and laughter over instant messaging and emails.  This post is for you, Denise.  Because of your good nature, humor and attitude, you made my time at Digi Haven feel like I was part of a family. I think of you often and you are missed by many.

And for both my parents, who have passed on as well.  They both encouraged me to be creative and never stop doing what makes me happy, and I am doing what makes me happy!

My card is a standard A2 blue base, layered with paper from 6 x 6 pad by Doodlebug Design, Inc.,  called flower box

Copic markers used to color this image: B00, B02, B05, E00, E11, E21, E33, E37, R22, R27, RV02, Y02, Y08, Y17, YG03, YG06, YG17

Finished the card with a sentiment, banner and button with jute ribbon bow

Thanks for coming by this evening and wish me luck on the DT Call.  I appreciate your comments.

Karen

Sunday, February 28, 2016

It's a Hot Cocoa...

Kind of day... well it certainly was in the Pacific NW this morning for sure
I needed Cocoa and a Warm blanket as well!
 
My card today is using the February Stamp of the Month image
Which you can find HERE for $1.00 - Buy it today, because you still have time to play
The best thing about playing along...
Everyone who enters, using the SOTM, receives the next month image FREE
 
 
 
My card is a kraft base, layered with designer papers from a 6 x 6 pad from Authentique called Cozy.
 
The Snowman image was colored using the following Copic  markers:  Blender, BG000, BG01, E00, E33, E37, R22, R27, R29, RV000, RV21, YR02, YR04, YR07
 
The sentiment is from the set, printed and made into a banner.  To finish the card, I added a red scalloped edge, cut from my Cricut and red adhesive rhinestones.
 
Thanks for stopping by, I love visitors and comments.
 
Karen
 


Prickles says Hello...

Good morning and welcome to my blog... my card today is for the i{heart}sketches challenge #140 over at From the Heart Stamps.  The TWIST this week - make a shade card (see sketch below)

You can find the challenge HERE
 
 
 
For my card this week, I am using this cute little Hedgehog set Prickles says Hello.  The set also comes with 3 sentiments.  Check out the SHOP for other cute and adorable images and come play along with next weeks sketch #141.  Each person who enters will receive $1.00 discount to spend in the store, you can save them up or spend right away, there are many $1.00 images to choose from.
 
My card base is a standard A2 white card, layered with designer papers from a 6 x 6 pad from Doodlebug Design, Inc.  called Flower Box.
 
I colored the image using the following Copic markers:  Blender, C-0, C-2, E00, E33, E53, G14, RV21, RV29, Y02, Y08, YR02 and YR04
 
Finished the card with jute threaded through a button and tied a bow.
 
This was a quick sketch to make and I
think this hedgehog is so cute.
 
My card last week, 21st Birthday Card, won a Top 3 choice for sketch #139.  You check out the Winners post HERE
 
Bye for now,  have another card to make and meet the deadline, so I will be posting the Stamp of the month Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge at From the Heart Stamps a little later this afternoon.
 
Thanks for coming by...
 
Karen
 


Thursday, February 25, 2016

Lucky me...

Here's my monthly Kitty Bee Spotlight card using this cute "Hip Hop" Frog
Makes me SMILE! Which is a great way to start your day


My card is a standard A2 Kraft colored base.  I layered with pink and green gingham paper.

I used the following Copics markers:  R22, R27, R29, RV000, RV21, RV23, YG00, YG06, YG09.  I then cut the image out with a circle die and layered on top. 

The card was finished by adding a sentiment banner using a stamp called Lucky Me by Impress,  a local stamp store. Green button, tied with jute bow and black pearls.

You can find this image and many more cute ones in the SHOP.  Let me know what you think about my card and leave me some comment love - and BTW, thanks for coming by today.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Crafty Ribbons Challenge #144 - Leap and use a ribbon
Ceative Knockouts - Go Green
4 Crafty Chicks - Gingham
DL art Thankful Thursday - Frogs and/or Green



Karen


Saturday, February 20, 2016

21st Birthday Card...

Todays card is inspired by the weekly sketch at From the Heart Stamps
 
This week is sketch #139 (see sketch below) and the TWIST: Use a Number
 
You will find the sketch challenge HERE
 
The image is from a set called: Birthday Brew, perfect for a Guys card, right?
And I thought I could make it work with the sketch
Here's the finished card...
 
 
In my stash of 6 x 6 pads, cork and notebook pattern paper from Crate Paper
I zigzag stitched around the cork paper and tore the bottom edge of the notebook paper
Washi Tape instead of banners
Finished with number stickers and a Happy Birthday sentiment
 
The image was colored using the following Copic markers:
B00, B02, C-1, C-3, E33, E53, R14, R17, Y15, Y35, Y38, Blender
 
 
Also, a little CELEBRATATION...
My card for last week's sketch #138, chosen as a Top 3 
Check out the post Winner and Top 3
 
Thanks for coming by today, love sharing with you all!
 
Karen
 

Friday, February 19, 2016

Another Happy Valentine's Day...

Today's Design Team post...my Mid Inspiration for Challenge #65
Theme - Valentines/Love 

 
Our sponsors are...
Etsy Shop and Blog

For my card I used a 6" x 6" grey base, layered with patterned paper from Doodlebug Design 6" x 6" pad called "Sweet Things" 

I colored this image from Julia Spiri, which can be found HERE using the following Copic markers:
Blender, C-0, C-1, C-3, BG000, BG01, BG05, E00, E21, E31, E33, E53, G00, G02, RV21, RV23

My finishing touches: layering white heart doily, and stitched hearts cut from Memory Box dies, sentiment banner and buttons

Join us for the last week of Challenge #65, you will find the post HERE.  Check out the other Design Teams creations and get inspired.  Come play along with us, we would love to have you.

Grateful you stopped by today.  Leave a comment, they are always appreciated.

Karen

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Sweet...

My share today is for the weekly sketch challenge at From the Heart Stamps
 
This week we have sketch #138 and the TWIST: Make it a Valentine
 
You can see the sketch below and find the challenge HERE
 
 
My card is a standard A2 black base, with a layer of pink on top.  I used patterned paper from a 6 x 6 pad by American Crafts called XOXO for the sketch layers.
 
My image is from the set Ali's Paper Hearts.  I colored the image in the following Copic markers:  C-0, C-1, C-3, C-5, RV02, RV04 and RV06.  I added little white dots to the puppy's muzzle for added character.
 
To finish the card, a little sentiment tag and 3 pink, glossy hearts.  It is a SWEET card!
 
From the Heart Stamps had a Blog Hop last week and I won a FREE image!  Looking forward using it soon and sharing with you all.

Entering this card in the following Challenges:

Love is in the Air - Come and Get it Challenges
Add Hearts - Crafting When We Can
Love is in the Air - Glitter 'N' Sparkle
 
Thanks for stopping by today...and Happy Valentine's Day!
 
Karen
 

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

You have my Heart...

My card today is just a fun Valentine's Day card I made for the challenge over at
The monthly challenge for January - Hearts A Plenty, found HERE

 
The image I used is called Mailed my Heart, found on their FREEBIE page.  She is adorable and I enjoyed coloring her and practicing my black hair skills.
 
I used the following Copic markers:  Blender, C-0, C-1, C-3, C-5, C-7, BG000, BG01, BG05, and E000, E00, E02, RV02, RV04
 
The card is a standard A2 grey base with layers of paper from a 6 x 6 pad from Doodlebug Design, Inc. called Sweet Things.  I used my Cricut to create the bottom scalloped edge.
 
To finish the card, Stitched Hearts, a die from Memory Box, and a banner die and sentiment from My Favorite Things.
 
I hope you enjoyed my card share today.  Please leave a comment, I love reading them.  And thanks for coming by today.
 
Karen

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Happy Valentine's Day...

My share today is for another sketch at From the Heart
 
This week is sketch #137, which can be found HERE
 
The TWIST this week - Hearts, Hearts and more Hearts (see sketch below)


 
 

I started with a grey A2 base.  I then layered with papers from Doodlebug Design, Inc. 6 x 6 pad called Sweet Things.

My image is a FREEBIE offered at From the Heart Stamps, called Kitten and Heart. I colored the image using the following Copic markers:  Blender, C-0, C-1, C-3, RV02, RV04.  Sentiment is found in a set call Heart Bandit.

I finished my card with a ribbon bow and pink sequins.

Another great sketch.  I love playing along and aim to finish my cards prior to the last day of the challenge, however, working full time, I can't seem to get into my craft room until the weekend.

Come play along, because guess what? Everyone who does...we get $1.00 discount to use in the store.  The discount expires after 1 month, however there are many $1 snowmen in the Project 100 Snowmen section in the shop.
And they are really cute!

Thanks for coming by today, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.

Karen

Friday, February 5, 2016

Bears Hugs...

Today's card:  My Design Team, Mid Inspiration post for Challenge #64
Theme - Favorite Color Combo
for the Aloha Friday Challenges over at Kitty Bee Designs

 
One of my favorite color combos - Brown and Blue
I love this cute little image and the way the card turned out
I have been practicing my hair coloring techniques - stresses me out to color hair, but...
"Practice makes Perfect"
 

 
Our Sponsors this Challenge are...
 


 
and
 
 

My card is a standard A2 card with a chocolate base, layered with lighter brown, strip of striped paper and a blue scalloped edge

The image from A Random Fan, which you can find HERE, was colored using the following Copic markers:  Blender, B00, B02, B05, E00, E21, E33, E31, E35, RV21, RV23

Finishing touches:  Ribbon Bow, brown shimmer pearls and Hugs sentiment

Make sure to check out the rest of the Design Teams inspiration HERE.  Remember:  This is the last week of Challenge #64, so I really hope you will come and play along with us.  I really want to see what you come up with. 

Thanks for stopping in today,

Karen
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