BLOG HOP at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

It's Tuesday and today is another sketch challenge at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

This week, Team A and Team B are both bringing you INSPIRATION for Sketch #160

and a BLOG HOP too!

Here's my card using Sketch #160 (see below) for inspiration
Our TWIST:  A Masculine Touch

For my card, I started with an A2 Dark Brown card base

I used Chocolate ink and randomly stamped the pocket watch image on the Dark Brown

The then stamped the Vintage Car and sentiment on vanilla cardstock using Chocolate ink as well

The stamps are from an old Close to My Heart set called Vintage Father's Day C1239

The dotted paper from My Minds Eye - 6 x 6 pack called Dolled Up

I finished the card with Chocolate brads and floss

Sketch #160

If you came from Amy's blog...you are in the right place

Make sure to start at Try Stampin' on Tuesdayfor information about the HOP

and how you can be eligible for PRIZES

If you want to see all the INSPIRATION...make sure hop along in order

 Your next stop is Kathy's Blog

 Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have enjoyed the INSPIRATION and GOOD LUCK!

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen  >^..^<



A Birthday Blog Hop for...

 

The Design Team at Technique Time Tuesday is hosting a blog hop with birthday cards for

MYNNETTE

 

And of course there will be BLOG CANDY for one lucky winner!

 

 In order to have a chance to win, visit each blog, leave a comment on each one, including this one

One of the sites will be randomly chosen

and

We will randomly choose a winner from the comments on that site, using Random.org

To celebrate, we all chose our favorite technique of the year and made a special card for Mynnette  To see which technique each of us chose and to have a chance to win some BLOG CANDY

Follow the list below to hop along

 

I chose to make a Dahlia Fold Flower Card, which is our new technique for the month of May

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYNNETTE

Technique Time Tuesday  - (Start Here)

 

Ellen - In a World of Craft

 

Karen - Simply Frenzied  - YOU ARE HERE    

Die Amelie - Von Pappe II

Louise - Cats Cards and Cupcakes

Karen p - Stamping in pINK

Rocky - Rocky's Crafting Blog

      

Hayley - Hayley's Paper Garden    

Nancy - The Trinket Collector

 

Julz - Ribbons & Julz

Tracey - Serene Stamper

Katy - I Like to Cut and Paste

Adrienne Crist - Paper Diva Scraps

Want to Hop some more?

 

The Inkspirational DT is also hopping for Mynnette's birthday!

Fall Ball Blog Hop

Welcome to the Fall Ball Blog Hop,
brought to you by the design teams of...
Made Especially For You and I Heart {ippity}!

Today we're happy to share with you all sorts of fall-themed projects to get you in the mood for a season full of crisp leaves, bountiful pumpkin patches, warm apple cider,
and all those other things we love that make fall such a wonderful time of year.

If you've come from Eileen's blog, you're in the right place.
If you just came across the hop and would like to start at the beginning,
please visit Made Especially For You.

For my project, I created this "Count your Blessings" card using this digital image HERE.

My card recipe:
Image colored in with my Copic markers, then cut out using a oval cutter.
Using the Cricut, "Elegant Edges" I cut a scalloped oval at 4-1/2" using the <Flower3> oval feature.
I mounted my image over the top of the Cricut scalloped oval.
Layer all pieces together, working back to front as shown in the photo.
Finishing touches:
Adhesive pearls around the scalloped oval and bottom right edge.
As well as a rich cranberry ribbon/bow



We also have some wonderful sponsors giving away prizes!
To be eligible you must comment on every stop along the hop!

Paper Piecings by Nikki

$15 Gift Certificate

Scraptastical Kreations

$20 Gift Certificate

The winners of the blog candy will be announced on
Made Especially For You  on Tuesday September 18th.
Please make sure to leave your contact information when commenting to be eligible to win!

Your next stop is Jeannie's blog
Here's the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

Ashley - http://.especiallymade.blogspot.com

Heather - http://www.iheartippity.com

Kristy - http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Gerry - http://www.gerryscrafts.blogspot.nl

Cyndy - http://www.arcyscraps.blogspot.com

Amy - http://www.abstractsmixedwithextracts.com

Eileen - http://www.scrappingactuary.blogspot.com

Karen - http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com

Jeannie - http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/

Pam - http://scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com

Robin - http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com

Heather - http://www.papercrafteranonymous.com

Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Laura - http://scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.ca

Happy Hopping and Catch the Frenzy!
Thanks for stopping by today - Karen

Blog Hop with Designed 2 Delight

WARNING!...

This post has lots of text and photo's you won't want to miss!

Thanks so much for blog hoppin' with D2D!

Remember, all New Release Digital Stamps will be on SALE until August 23. Details HERE

I've been a busy person this weekend.  I created 4 cards for this Blog Hop!

I just couldn't resist the new release images.

Remember to scroll down and click thumbnails to view the rest of the D2D Design Team inspiration.

Using new Frozen BeeHive

I'll be entering this card in The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, #199 Circle Cards

Using new Sunflower and Pumpkins

Using new Reach for the Stars Snowman

Using older Apple a Day set

For more inspiring ideas from this new release, please visit the other designers' blogs:



Blog hoppin' with...

Designed 2 Delight

Thanks so much for blog hoppin' with D2D! 

Remember, you can enter our Blog Hop Challenge for a chance to win some FREE Digis!

ENTER COLOR COMBO CHALLENGE

Choose a D2D Designer's card from the blog hop and copy their color scheme for your challenge card. Please link to the original card in your blog post or gallery description, and then link up your creation at D2D.  Faith will randomly select a winner, and the DT may also select their favorite entries.  Have fun!

Also, all New Release Digital Stamps will be on SALE until July 23.  

Details HERE

For more inspiring ideas from this new release, please visit the other designers' blogs:

Hop with MEFY and Digi Haven

Welcome to the Fun In The Sun Beach Blog Hop, brought to you by the fabulous teams of...
Made Especially for You and Digi Haven!

These two design teams have joined together to create some fun in the sun beach-themed projects! Inspired by the concept of the Digi Haven challenge blog all our creations we have for you today were made with "Free" digi's!

If you came from Denise's blog, you're in the right place!

If you just came across the hop and would like to start at the beginning,
please visit Ashley's blog at Made Especially for You

You can find the image I used HERE.  My sentiment was computer generated by me.

Since I am on both Made Especially for You and Digi Haven Design Teams, I made one card. However this card is also for the weekly challenge at Digi Haven Blog Hop and Summer Fun Challenge. Use any "Free" digital image that reminds you of summer.  The image can be a "forever freebie", "limited time freebie" or a "free digi of the month" so long as it is free for the duration of the challenge.  Please be sure to link back to the original artist or website on your blog.  this challenge ends next Thursday and winner's will be announced on Sunday.

We have some wonderful sponsors giving away prizes to those who comment on each stop along the hop!

Let's see what they have to offer...

As Cute As A Button

$25 Gift Certificate

Paper Piecings by Nikki

$15 Gift Certificate

Scraptastical Kreations

$20 Gift Certificate

The Stamping Boutique

3 images of the winner's choice

You must comment on every stop along the hop to be eligible to win a prize.
Hoppers have through Sunday July 15th to comment. 
Winners will be randomly chosen and announced on 
Made Especially For You on Tuesday July 17th. 

Your next stop is Eileen's blog.

Here's the entire lineup in case you get lost along the way:

Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

Denise - http://www.scrappycardsbyd.blogspot.com/

Karen - http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com/

Eileen - http://www.scrappingactuary.blogspot.com/

Krista - http://kristadesign.nl/

Cyndy - http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com/

Tammy - http://tampatha.wordpress.com/

Robin - http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/

Candice - http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/

Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

Dana - http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

Susie - http://www.susiecrafthappy.com/

Sandy - http://sandyscraftycreations.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com/

Sandra - http://crea-sandra.blogspot.com/

Laura - http://scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.ca/

Jeannie - http://dragonflyjourneys.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping! :)

Blog Hoppin' with Designed 2 Delight

For more inspiring ideas using these New Releases, please visit the other designers' blogs:

• Debbie Standard

• Kathy Curry

• Katie Tate

• Michelle Hebel

• Michelle Pearson

• Pat Wagner

• Dee Pritschet

• Imke Ludwig

• Jennifer Dunn

• Karen Howard  you are here - Enjoy your visit!

• Laura Bradley

• Lorie Ames

• Paige Grabau

• Susie Moore

Thanks so much for blog hoppin' with D2D!

Remember, you can enter our Blog Hop Challenge for a chance to win some FREE Digis! 

Also, all New Release Digital Stamps will be on Sale until June 23. Details HERE.

Catch the Frenzy!

Colorful Creations - Spring Fling Blog Hop

Thanks for playing along in our "Spring Fling Blog Hop"!

My challenge for you is to create an Easter card using a cross.

After you complete your project, post it in the Colorful Creations gallery
Please tag it "DT Karen Spring Fling".
Also, please link your project to my blog using the link at the bottom of this post.

Your layout or project must be newly created as of March 30th
 and cannot be combined with any other CC Challenges.

You have until Saturday, April 8th midnight MST to complete your challenges

^{Make sure to use at least 7 of the secret products on your layout/project,}

^{then post a link in the Spring Fling Challenge Event!}

 ^{Leave a comment, after you post your layout/project,}

 ^{so we can leave you some love on your blog,
doing so you will be entered into RAK's offered for the DT blog challenges!}

For your "Spring Fling Challenge" my product is to raid your stash
and use buttons on your layout or project!

I can’t wait to see your creations! Here is my example...

It's time to do a bit of Spring Cleaning of your stash!

Each DT member will give you a product from your stash,

to be combined into your layout/project for the

^{"Spring Fling" challenge" page.}

^Brenshevia

^Tocarra

^Paula

^Tabitha

^Suzanne

^Andrew came from here

^Karen You are here

^Kristie go here next

^Anne
Fi

^{Colorful Creations}

Here's how to win the RAK to the right

• Become a follower of my blog
• Participate in my above card challenge
• Leave a comment here and on the Colorful Creation blog
• Answer 6 trivia questions about my blog - send answers to my email at stampinQT@comcast.net
• DO NOT post answers in the comment section

All answers can be found on my blog.  Have fun!

1.)  What city and state do I live in?

2.)  What is the phrase I use at the end of each post?

3.)  What date did I post "The Bold & The Beautiful"?

4.)  Besides Colorful Creations, name one other DT that I am on.

5.)  What is my occupation?

6.)  What is the meaning of Frenzied?

All persons with all 6 (six) answers correct will go into a random drawing for the RAK.

Catch the Frenzy!