Monday, May 30, 2016

Hogs and Kisses...


Todays share...a card I made for the Stamp of the Month challenge at

This is a FUN, progressive challenge...
Play Along = Free SOTM for the next month challenge

This month we are using this adorable image called Hamlet Pigwit-in the planter

Isn't he cute? The image was really fun to color and I love the way the card turned out



Standard A2 pink card, layered with a pink and white dotted paper

I added a lavender scalloped edge and the sentiment at the bottom

The image was colored in the following Copic markers:  Blender, BV00, BV02, BV04, C1, C3, C5, E00, E02, E11, E33, E53, R11, RV14, Y02, Y08, Y35, YG00, YG06, YG23

I finished the card by cutting the image with a circle die, adding a pink ribbon bow and lavender adhesive gems

Thanks for visiting and I hope you were inspired to create something wonderful today

Karen




Sunday, May 29, 2016

Coffee and Friends...


It's been awhile since I have had the time to make a card for FUN!
But, today, I have a cute card to share for the...

Sketch #153 - the TWIST - Fussy Cut the image
(see sketch below)

Here's my card using Faithful found in the Faithful Friends section in the SHOP




Standard A2 brown card base, following the sketch, I layered with patterned paper from 6" x 6" pad by Simple Stories called Harvest Lane.

I colored the image in the following Copic markers:  Blender, B00, BG01, BG15, E00, E02, E33, E53, R22, R27, RV13, Y21, YR15, YR20, YR61

I used a circle die to cut out the image and then I fussy cut the coffee mug.  Finished the card by adding a sentiment from the set and some adhesive pearls


Thanks for coming by today, and taking a peek at my card

I appreciate your comments

Karen






Friday, May 27, 2016

Fairytale and Fantasy...

It's Mid Inspiration time for the Aloha Friday Challenge at Kitty Bee Designs
Our challenge continues for 2 more weeks, so you still have some time to join us
Our theme is - Fairytale / Fantasy

I decided to make 2 cards for this challenge

First up is my card - Believe


And my second card - Just for You


We have two really great sponsors for this challenge...




"Believe" Card - I am using Hello Fairy, from A Day for Daisies
Image colored using the following COPIC markers:
BV00, BV02, BV04, E00, E02, E18, E33, Y00, Y02, Y08, YG00, YG03
Finished the card with a strip of purple dotted Washi tape and sequins

"Just for you" Card - I used Spring Swing II from The Paper Shelter
Image colored using the following COPIC markers:
B00, B02, E00, E02, E35, E53, G00, G21, RV10, RV13, YG63, Blender
Pattern paper from Authentique 6" x 6" pad - Latest & Greatest

Thanks from coming by today
I sure hope you will have a chance to join in on the challenge

Karen

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Hello Friend

My share this evening is for my DT SPOTLIGHT card over at Kitty Bee Designs

I was so late posting, yikes, this week certainly has gotten away from me!
Better late than never

I created a little scene this month using this cute image called In the Garden - Kitty

Here's my card...


A2 white card base layered with blue diamond patterned paper and using a grass die

Patterned paper by Doodlebug Design 6" x 6" pad - Sunkissed

Copic markers used:  B00, B02, E00, E11, R22, R27, R29,Y08, Y17, Blender

The images were fussy cut and mounted to the grass hill

Finished with a Hello Friend sentiment and red adhesive rhinestones

Simple and sweet...Reminds me of my mom, she loved to spend time In the Garden!

Thanks from stopping by this evening

Karen

Sunday, May 15, 2016

OWL that hard work...

Here today with my Design Team creation for our May Challenge at Whimsie Doodles
 
Our theme this month...
 
Teacher Appreciation / Graduation

I made a gift card holder using OWL SENTIMENT 
You can find it in the SHOP under the tab School Digi
 
 
and the inside...
 
 
 
I colored the image using the following COPIC markers: 
B00, B21, B23, C3, C5, R22, R27, R29, Y11, Y15
 
Finished with ribbon, button and twine. 
 
You can find the tutorial on You Tube HERE
 
I invite you to join us this month, and tell your friends to join us too! 
Random winner = Free images
 
Thanks for coming by today - Karen

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Happy Spring...

It's New Release month at Whimsie Doodles
and there are 3 really adorable images being added to the SHOP
 
For my card I decided to use Adorable Abby
You will find her in the People Digi's section in the SHOP
 
 
 
My card is a standard A2 card base, layered with a flower pattern paper from Doodlebug Designs, from the 6" x 6" pad called "bunnyville"

The remaining papers, all from my scrap pile, I made a banner and scalloped edge trim
 
I colored Adorable Abby using the following Copic markers:  Blender, E00, E02, E35, E53, RV04, RV10, YG00, YG03, YG06, YR000, YR20
 
I cut the image out using my nested Stitched Oval dies from Memory Box, added a sentiment, and a blue pinwheel.  Finished with bright yellow Sprinkles by Doodlebug Designs

Make sure to head over to the BLOG and check out all 3 images, and the creative cards made by the rest of the Design Team.  Adorable!

Thanks for coming by today,

Karen
 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Add a Little Color...

to Every Day!
 
Today I am sharing my very first card I made as a Design Team member of...
 
I am now a Doodlelicous Diva!
 
For my card I am using Little Artist
She can be found in the SHOP under the People Digi's section
 
 
The monthly challenge is a color theme - Rainbow
So in keeping with that theme, I colored this cutie with my Copic markers
using all the colors of the rainbow
C-0, C-1, C-3, B00, B02, B05
E00, E02, E11, E33, R22, R27, R29
V12, V15, V17, Y08, Y15, Y17, Y21
YG00, YG03, YG06, YR02, YR04, YR07
 
My card is a white base, layered with lavender and a yellow scalloped trim
I added a black spotted paper strip and layered my image, cut from a oval die on top
To finish the card, I used a sentiment from The Alley Way stamps and ribbon bow
The final touch - colorful buttons in the colors of the rainbow
 
Thanks for coming by today - Karen
 
 
 

Sunday, May 1, 2016

New Design Team member of...

Whimsie Doodles...
 
I am excited to announce that I am now a Doodlelicous Diva...
a Design Team member of Whimsie Doodles
 
 
 
 
I love these cute images!
I enjoy coloring them and creating cards with them
and
I am so very EXCITED to be sharing them with you several times a month
 
Check out the Blog and join the monthly challenge on the 15th of each month
Random winner receives free image or images
 
New Release on May 5th
 
Thanks for visiting my blog today - Karen
 
 
 
 
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