Autumn Basket Girl...

I am sharing a card for my DT Inspirational Post for Jennifer Nilsson Art Digital Designs

Today I am using Autumn Basket Girl 

This adorable image can be found in both the Etsy Shop - HERE 

and over at Miss Daisy - HERE

Here's my card...

I started with a chocolate brown card base, for some reason in the photo it looks more like grey.  Anyway, I layered with cream cardstock and a strip of pink patterned paper from my stash.

I enjoyed coloring this image and used my Copic markers in the following colors: B32, B45, E000, E31, E33, E35, Y21, Y35, Y38, YG00, YG03, YG06, YR02, YR04, YR07, R11, R22

To finish the card, I fussy cut around the image and layered on top of the pink patterned paper.  I created a fun banner with sentiment and added a pink button with a jute ribbon bow.

Make sure to visit the BLOG and check out the Facebook Create and Share Group too.  There is a lot of fun sharing, fabulous creations and inspirational ideas.

Also, look for the next Challenge  - "Starting to Look a Lot Like Christmas" which will run from Oct 15th through Oct 29th.  I hope you will join us.

Thanks for stopping by today - Karen

Need A Hug?...

Another Whimsie Doodles share this week - this time a NEW RELEASE image

I am using this cute little Scarecrow found in the What's New section of the SHOP

Here's my card...

I started with a white A2 card and layered with these fun patterned papers from a 6" x 6" pad by Lawn Fawn called Perfectly Plaid - Fall

The image is colored in the following Copic markers:  BG000, BG13, BG15, E00, E02, E31, E33, E35, Y35, Y38, YR04, YR07

I added a layer of burlap attached with black staples, cream colored pearls and tabs to finish the card

So glad you came by today, make sure to check out the blog for the rest of the Design Teams inspiration using the new release images at Whimsie Doodles

Have a great day - Karen

Thanksgiving or Thanks - Digi Haven Challenge

Good Morning, I am so glad you stopped by to check out my card sharing today

I have my Design Team card for Digi Haven to share with you

 

Another fortnight brings a new challenge

Our Theme: THANKSGIVING OR THANKS

 

Here's my card...

 

 

The Design Team was able to use images from Beccy's Place  - our wonderful Sponsor

 

 

For my card I used the Harvest Set

All papers from my scrap box

Copic markers used:  E00, E35, E37, G21, G99, Y08, Y17, Y21, YG63, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07

Layered on top of burlap and finished with a wooden button and jute bow

 

I hope you like my card and remember to check out the rest of the inspiration from the Design Team

 

I invite you to join us for this fortnight challenge - I look forward to seeing your cards

Make sure to use a digital image and check out the simple rules HERE

 

Thanks again for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

I'll also be entering this card in the following challenges:

 

Milk Coffee - Thanksgiving, Thankful, Thanks

The House that Stamps Built - DCC1120 - Giving Thanks

 

 

Fall with Digi Haven

Another fortnight has come and gone for Digi Haven, but with that brings a new challenge
 

Our New Challenge Theme:  Fall

Here's my card...

using a sentiment from our sponsor...

Floppy Latte Designs

There are some really great samples on the blog from the rest of the Design Team
I hope you will check them out and be INSPIRED!

I have to say that making a card with only a sentiment was an interesting challenge
I think having some really great papers and embellishments is a must

My card came together quick...
All papers from my stash
I even found ribbon and buttons from my stash that matched the papers
It's AMAZING what I can find in my crafty space hidden in bins, boxes and bags

Come play along with us and show off your FALL cards
Remember...You must use a digital image and check out the How to Play tab

Looking forward to seeing what you link up
Thanks for coming by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen
 

"Don't judge each day...

by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant" - Robert Louis Stevenson

 

I love this quote - it makes you stop and think about the seeds that you are planting everyday

This quote is also on the wonderful image Harvest Medley at From the Heart Stamps

This challenge is another progressive, monthly challenge that I have enjoyed participating in

EVERYONE is a winner! 

There's still time to play, you can purchase this image,

play along in October and then you will receive the November image Free

ENTER HERE

 

 

I also found this wonderful sketch to use at Deconstructed Sketch #123

 

 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

 

Deconstructed Sketch #123

From the Heart Stamps - October Stamp of the month Challenge

Robyn's Fetish - #182 Fall

City Crafter Challenge Blog - Week #182 Pumpkin Patch

Our Daily Bread designs Blog - #175 Fall

Twist of Faith Card Challenge - #60 Harvest

 

To make my card I started with Black A2 base

The next paper layer and circles are from Authentique: Enchanted 6 x 6 pad

I also use a piece of olive green cardstock for the banner

Image was colored with Copic markers:  E33, G21, G99, Y17, Y21, YG63, YR02, YR16

To finish the card I added flowers by Petaloo, jute and a brad in the center of the jute ribbon/bow

 

I hope you enjoyed my sharing tonight, as I sure enjoy sharing with you

Have a wonderful evening and thanks for stopping by - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

Technique Time Tuesday...a little late

Good Evening everyone...so sorry to be posting my monthly Technique Time Tuesday post late

Working 3 weeks of overtime,  and my nieces wedding in San Francisco, which was so FUN!

I just didn't task my time well this month, however my card is done now

 

This month at Technique Time Tuesday we are sharing our creations using a technique called

 

Faux Cloisonne

 

Louise is our hostess this month and she is offering a fabulous prize for our October Top Winner

 

Check out the Tutorial Mynnette has put together

 

Here's my card...

 

The rest of the Design Team have some FABULOUS cards to share, as well as our Guest Designer

Please stop by and check it out and I invite you to join us this month for Faux Cloisonne

I look forward to seeing your creations

 

Thanks for coming by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

Alot of Sharing today...with 3 Freebie images

I rarely have the opportunity to create cards just for FUN

With full time work, social life, training for a Half Marathon...what's a girl to do?

These demands just get in the way of my CREATIVE PLAYTIME

So again I ask...what's a girl to do? 

Answer...Why have a marathon card making afternoon of course

 

And now I have three cards to share with you today, that I created just for FUN!

 

I hope you will enjoy them

 

The first one is for the monthly Birdie Brown September "FREEBIE" & Challenge

 

 

I love the images at Birdie Brown and this Pumpkin BOO is just too CUTE!

You still have time to play along and grab this Freebie before the end of September

My card is a 4" x 4"

Papers from Doodlebug Design, Inc. - 6 x 6 pad - Haunted Manor

Copic markers:  YG23, YG41, G07, Y17, YR04, YR07, E33, E35

I finished the card with a scalloped edge, lavender ribbon/bow and goggle eyes

 

The next card is for September Stamp of the Month Challenge over at From the Heart Stamps

The image is called Bobbing for Apples and this is a progressive challenge which means:

If you play along this month, you will receive the next months image FREE

 

BTW the image comes with or without a background fence

 

This card is a 5.5" x 5.5" card

Papers used are from my stash and I do not remember the company

Copic markers used: E00, E11, E31, E35, B05, B12, C5, C7, B60, G02, G07, R11, R27, R29, R59

Finished the card with Green Grosgrain ribbon/bow, apple punches, metal tag and red safety pin

The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom

 

And now for my final card to share today...This one is for SKdigis Linking Party

 

 

This image is called Kitty Peekaboo and is a freebie this month

 

I was inspired by this sketch at Krafty Hands

However, to play along there, you need to use one of their products, which I do not have

But I love this sketch and wanted to use it anyway

 

This is also a 5.5" x 5.5" card

Papers from Doodlebug Designs - 6 x 6 pad - Flower Box

Copic markers:  Y00, Y06, Y15, RV13, R00, YG00, YG23, E21

Finished the card with pink heart brads, pink ribbon/bow, metal tag and safety pin

Sentiment from Fiskars

 

Well there you have it...my three cards that were a part of my card making marathon day

I really appreciate you stopping by today and taking a peek

Please leave a comment if you enjoyed my cards, or if I inspired you in anyway - I love comments!

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

Harvest

Today kicks off a new fortnight challenge at Digi Haven.

This challenge is using a "Free" image that fits our theme: HARVEST

We have two great resources on the blog...

First, How-to-Play, where you will find the RULES

Next, Free Digis, where you will find blogs that offer free digis to use for our challenges.
 

 I actually have two cards to share with you today:
First Card
 

This image you can be found HERE



Supplies used:

6" x 6" purple cardstock base

Layered with striped pattern paper 5-3.4" square (from my stash of really old CTMH products)

Autumn terracotta cardstock cut to 1" x 5-3/4"

Oval cutter - cut two ovals 5" purple and 4-1/2" cream

Copic markers to color the image:

E21, E33, E35, E51, BV00, BV04, BV08, R20, R22, R27, Y02, YG03, YG11, YG41, YG67

Cricut cartridge: Beyond Birthdays, Grape leaves cut at 2-1/2"

Colored and sponged with Copic markers and outlined the image with micron pen

Finished card with a sentiment and lavender ribbon/bow

I will also be entering this card in the following challenges:

 

My second card:

 

Image can be found  at Spectacular Printable

 

I had found this scarecrow image and really wanted to use it,

however this "Freebie" expired prior to the end of the challenge.

I emailed Lyn, the designer and asked if there was a possibility to have it available longer.

She agreed to do that for me, making it available through the end of this challenge.

If you have a minute to comment on her blog and say Thanks, that would be appreciated.

 

Lyn - Thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to share this image with us.

 

Supplies used:

Brown A2 card base, layered with cream, red and gingham papers

Copic markers to color my image, which I cut out after coloring

Staples and 3 brads and sentiment banner finish my card.

 

 

Now you can head to the Digi Haven blog:

Check out the rest of the inspiration from our Design Team

Be inspired, create something wonderful and play along with us.

 

I can't wait to see what you come up with.

 

I will be entering this card in the following other challenges:

 

 



Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

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: