Life's a Garden...

Dig it!

 

Popping in tonight to share a card I made for the March Stamp of the Month Challenge over at From the Heart Stamps.  I usually don't wait to the last minute to post my monthly card, but this month was so packed with activities, I found myself running behind.

 

Anyway, March SOTM is Digging Dog.  This set has 2 images and 8 sentiments, it's really cute!  Oh and it's great for a man's card too! There are many other cute images that can be found in the SHOP .  Check it out and play along next month, everyone who plays will receive the next SOTM FREE!

 







 

My card starts with a Kraft base, layered with pattern paper from a 6" x 6" pad from Doodlebug Design, Inc. called Hip Hip Hooray.  I love the bright colors in this pad.

 

I colored the dog using the following Copic markers:  Blender, B23, B32, B50, C-0, C-7, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, G14, R05, R22, R32, RV10, RV13, Y15, Y38, YG06, YR04

 

I used my dies from Spellbinders to cut out the image and sentiment.  To finish the card, I added a ribbon bow and yellow glitter sprinkles from Doodlebug

 

I hope you like my card, and feel free to leave a comment.  Make sure to check back tomorrow, as I have my Design Team card over at Kitty Bee's Aloha Friday Challenges.  I've been continuing to practice my hair techniques and really love the card I will be sharing. 

 

Thanks for coming by,

 

Karen

 

 

 

 

Oh Happy Day...

 

A Baby is on the Way!

 

I love this sentiment, as it can be used for either a boy or a girl

 

Here's my monthly SPOTLIGHT post, as a Design Team member for Kitty Bee Designs

 

I made a little Baby Boy card, using Gello Giraffe Toy image

 

FUN image and perfect for a boy - right?

 

I decided to use primary colors - they are so bright and cheery!

 

My card base is a yellow A2 card with the fold at the top, along the 4.25" edge.  I layered with paper scraps from my stash, working with primary colors - Blue, Yellow and Red

 

The image was colored using the following Copic markers:  Blender, B00, B02, E22, E27, E35, E53, Y08, Y11, Y15

 

Finishing touches for this card includes a sentiment, red brads and yellow tabs.  Quick and easy!

 

Want some more inspiring ideas using Kitty Bee Designs?  Then make sure to head over to the Blog and check them out.  Spotlight inspiration is posted every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  Then click on the SHOP tab to take you to the Etsy store, where you can purchase many cute images for your own use.

 

Thanks for coming by my blog today.  Happy that you are here, I love sharing with you.

 

Karen

Little Birthday Mouse...

Quickly sharing my creation for the weekly sketch at From the Heart Stamps

Sketch #143 - the Twist: Use embellishments from your stash

You can find the challenge HERE and the sketch below

 

Here's my little tag...

 

 

I decided to make a little birthday tag 3.25" x 3.75" using Kraft cardstock. 

 

I am using Mouse Balloon today. I colored the image using the following Copic markers: Blender, BG01, BG05, E00, E31 and E33

I used scrap pieces of cardstock from my stash, following the sketch design.  I finished the tag with a yellow button and white jute, also found in my stash

 

 

You have one more day to join the weekly sketch challenge.  Also, make sure to check out the SHOP, you will find several NEW images for Spring.

 

Thanks for coming by...

 

Karen

You make my heart Happy...

Good morning, hope you are having a great Sunday

I will be spending a portion of the day sorting paperwork

and getting ready to work on taxes, Oh joy!

 

But first...

 A quick post for a sketch challenge card I made for

From the Heart Stamps weekly sketch

 

Sketch #142 (see sketch below) the TWIST this week:  Use a BIG sentiment

 

Here's my card, inspired by the sketch

 

 

 

I started with a grey card base, added paper from 6" x 6" paper pad from My Minds Eye called "Love Me", following the sketch pattern

 

I used one of the sentiments from the Prickles says Hello set found in the SHOP.  Make sure to check out the shop, as there are many new spring images, and they are cute!

 

I finished the card by adding a stitched heart cut from a Memory Box die and pink candy buttons

 

This was a quick card to make and I really liked the simplicity of the sketch 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today - Karen

 

Spring...

My share today is for the i {heart} sketches weekly challenge
at From the Heart Stamps (see sketch below)

Sketch #141 with a TWIST: Make an Easel Card

I am using this beautiful image called Spring Medley
Make sure to check out the SHOP for other fun images too!

Here's my card...

My card is light green base,  cut 11" long by 4.25" wide, folded at the top, 4.25" edge

 

I layered with light pink and a darker pink dotted paper per the sketch pattern.  Both papers from 6 x 6 pad from My Minds Eye - Dwell

 

I colored the image using the following Copic markers: 

BG01, RV10, RV14, RV21, YG03, YG06, YG09, Blender

 

I cut the 3 sections of the image out and layered on top of a 3" x 3" light green card stock

 

I added light yellow circles and tabs, then finished with a light green ribbon bow and buttons

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Hiding in my Craft room - #241 Spring Colors
A Gem of a Challenge - Spring

 

Thank you for coming by today, enjoy your Sunday,

 

Karen

I'm Lucky...

to call you Friend!

 

The card share today is for Whimsie Doodles monthly challenge

The February challenge theme is Fairy Tale Friends and can be found HERE

 

I found a really cute Leprechaun image in their shop called Feeling Lucky

 

 

My card is a standard A2 case, layered with yellow cardstock and green gingham, which I love to use

My image was printed and cut out using a 3" circle die  from my set from Spellbinders. 

 

I colored the using the following Copic markers: Blender, C-0, C-1, C-3, C-7, E000, E00, E11, E21, Y02, Y08, Y17, YG03, YG06, YG17, YR02, YR04, YR07 

 

I finished the card by adding 3 different size circles, punched from 3 complimentary colors.  I then added a jute ribbon/bow and some green adhesive rhinestones.

 

Quick and Easy and Oh so cute!

 

 

I am also playing along at:

 

Craft for the Craic - Luck of the Irish!

Cut It Up - #91 St. Patty's Day

 

 

Thanks for coming by today. 

 

I love to share with everyone, and I really hope you can visit again,

 

Karen

 



Take Time to...

Enjoy life's simple joys!

Today's card:  My Design Team, Mid Inspiration post for Challenge #66
Theme - In the Garden
for the Aloha Friday Challenge at Kitty Bee Designs

 

 

Our sponsors for this challenge are...

 

Oddball Art Co. - Etsy shop and Blog

 

Crafts and Me - Etsy shop and Blog

 

My card is a 5.5 x 5.5 easel card using yellow cardstock for the base. I used a light blue patterned paper, from my stash for layers.

 

Copic markers:  Blender, C-1, B23, B60, E000, E00, E02, E53, RV13, RV21, RV29, and Y11, Y21, YG00, YG06.  This image is from Oddball Art Co, called Skylar and Friends, "Signs of Spring" No. 204 and can be found HERE.  This image has many little areas to color, so I was stressed big time while coloring.  I took my time and got it done!  I rather like how it turned out.  What do you think?

 

My card was finished by adding a sentiment to the lower section, blue flowers with pink brad centers, and a blue ribbon bow.

 

Make sure to check out the rest of the Design Team Mid Inspiration HERE.  Be inspired and join us for the last week of Challenge #66.

 

Also playing along at:

 

Oddball Art Stamp Co. - Things we said today (add a sentiment)

Creative Knockouts - #131 Flower Power

Just us Girls - #333 - Word Week "Flower"

Thanks for coming by today.  Please leave a comment, I really love to read them.

 

Karen