This Bud's for you...

I wanted to share a quick card I made for the March Challenge at Whimsie Doodles

 

The theme this month is: Calling all Critters (animals)

 

I decided to use "This Bud's for you!" found in the Freebie Section

The image was my very first Whimsie Doodles image used to make a card back in 2012

Check out the SHOP for many other freebies and other adorable and cute images

 

 

My base is a standard A2 white card, layered with sky blue and red, dotted paper strip

 

I colored the turtle using the following Copic markers:  Blender, B00, E31, R22, R27, R29, YG00, YG03 and YG06.  I then cut the image out and mounted on top of a 2.5" white circle die

 

The finishing touches: sentiment printed on white tag and tucked under the red, dotted strip and white, blue and red sequins

 

There's still one more week to join in the fun!  I hope you'll be able to link up a Critter card and remember to check out the Freebies for an image to use

 

Thanks for coming by and let me know what you think of the card

 

Karen

 



Soft Kitty...

Soft kitty, Warm kitty

Little ball of fur.

 

Happy kitty, Sleepy kitty

Purr, purr, purr.

 

In my card share today, my two little kitties are definitely warm and cozy.

 

 

I made this card for the Stamp of the Month challenge over at  From the Heart. 

You will find the current challenge HERE.

The image is called Cozy Kittens, they are just too cute!

So much FUN playing in this challenge, you play using the SOM

and everyone who played...receives the next month SOM FREE!

 

My card is standard A2 size, using white cardstock for the base.  My blue background and snowflake pattern papers are from 6" x 6" pad Carta Bella, Bundled Up

 

Image colored using the following Copic markers:  Blender, B12, C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, R27, BV02, BV04

 

I finished the card with a sentiment (also in Cozy Kittens set) cut from circle Spellbinder Nestabilites circle die set, covered with a red cardstock strip across the center of the card.  I added a bow and red rhinestones.

 

Glad you found time to stop by today, please leave a comment - I LOVE comments!

 

Karen

 



You've stolen My Heart - Digi Haven Challenge

Another fortnight challenge begins today - Friday 19, 2013 over at DIGI HAVEN

 

Our theme is ANY ANIMAL

and

 I am OH SO EXCITED to share my card with you today

 

Our sponsor for this challenge is MY GRAFICO

Our Design Team was able to play around with the WOODLAND ANIMALS set,

Which is totally ADORABLE and I fell in love with the cute little RACCOON

He has STOLEN MY HEART!

 

I started with teal 6 x 6 cardstock, layered with designer paper from Authentique - Celebrate

 

I printed the image at approximately 5 x 4 and copied it several times to get all the layers for piecing

 

The sentiment is computer generated by me

 

To finish the card I added a red heart punch for this cutie to hold, goggle eyes and rhinestones

 

I hope this card has stolen your heart as well

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today - I hope you all have a FABULOUS weekend

My hubby and I will be attending the Paul McCartney concert at Safeco Field - Seattle tonight
***AWESOME***

Now you can head on over to the BLOG and check out the rest of the Design Team inspiration
Please remember to use a digital image - check out the tab HOW TO PLAY
I look forward to seeing your wonderful cards

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Also entering my card in the following Fabulous Challenges:
Tuesday Throwdowns #156 - Anything Goes
TTCRD - Anything Goes
Sweet Stamps - #126 Anything Goes
LEJ Designs - #62 Anything Goes
Anything Goes - #97 Anything Goes
Rhedd and Rosie - #11 Anything Goes
Lady Annes Challenge - #10 Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - #138 Anything Goes
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
DRS Designs Rubberstamps - #79 Lucky Stripe



Sketchy Friday - No More :(

Well today would have been my day to post as a Design Team member for Sketchy Friday

 

However...

Sonia had announced to the Design Team earlier this week that she is closing the challenge blog

No More Sketchy Friday, which makes me really sad  :(

I've really enjoyed being a part of Sonia's Design Team from the beginning of Sketchy Friday

 and using her wonderful images

 

Good News...

Sonia will still continue to draw and create digital images which you can purchase at SKdigis

as well as sponsor other challenge blogs

 

Since I had already created my card for what would have been sketch #17...

I thought I would post it anyway

 

 

Pattern paper 6 x 6 Bo Bunny - Camp-a-lot Collection

Used my Copic markers to color the image:

E11, E33, E35, E37, G21, YG63, YG67, R27, YR04, Y11

White gelly roll pen

Leaves were cut from Cricut Cartridge - Ultimate Creative Series Sampler

Heritage using Bonus overlay #3 at 2-1/2" and 3"

Finished with wooden button, yellow bakers twine and adhesive pearls

 

Here's the sketch for you to use, even if there isn't a challenge - it's a great sketch to try

 

 

Thanks for stopping by - I hope you enjoyed my card share today

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

Happy Birthday...

Party Animal!

 

Today is Sketchy Friday day!

 

And I am so excited to share my card with you, using sketch #8 for my INSPIRATION!

 

 

When I first saw this sketch, I thought of leaves around the edges.  Why?  I don't know.

So my brain started working extra hard to figure out what I was going to create.

Then I remembered...Sonia had some really cute little zoo animals in her selection of digi images.

I thought the Elephant, Giraffe and Lion would be really fun to use!

 

Anyway, this is my take on our sketch this week. 

I hope it makes you SMILE!

 

 

Supplies I used to create my card:

I started with an A2 kraft card

Layers of designer papers from my stash of Close to My Heart papers (some really old papers)

The animals were outlined using E00 Copic maker

Using a 1-1/2" square punch, punch the animals out and layer on top of 1-3/4" yellow square

Leaves were created using Cricut "Create a Critter"cartridge page 51 <Leaf> cut ten at 1-1/4"

Add sponging around the leaves and black ink line work

 

Finishing Touches:

Blue grosgrain ribbon, sentiment (made by me) and google eyes

 

I really hope you will be able to join us for our sketch challenge.

Stop by to see the rest of Design Team B's creations and be inspired.

 

Remember...

Random draw winner will receive 1 digi image, but if you use a SKdigi, you will receive 2 images

Check out the FREEBIES or the SHOP

 

Thanks for stopping by today and checking out my card.

 

Card Makin' Mama's - It's Birthday Time

Allsorts - Challenge #195 - Animals

A Gem of a Challenge - #68 Add a Bow

 

Enjoy your weekend - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen