Valentine Ideas

In my post today I am sharing two cards and one project I recently created

The cards and project were for my card making class I lead for a group of close friends

We have been doing our little class for at least 4 years and I have always enjoyed our time of creating

We always meet for dinner, having a relaxing time eating, chatting and catching up with each other

Then we head to my house for a little CRAFTY time

 

We started with this classic Red, Black and White card

I found some really fun chalkboard paper oval labels by Recollections

The sentiment is from My Favorite Things, inked white and white embossing powder

We finished the card with smudging white ink to give it that chalkboard look

Added a red grosgrain ribbon/bow and adhesive rhinestones

 

 

Next we made a really cute Valentine treat bag that I saw on PINTEREST

I little brown bag with a doily tucked inside

I used some coordinating Valentine paper scraps to cover the lower portion of the bag

Sentiment was stamped on red ink on the bottom strip of paper

I also used a circle sentiment from My Favorite Things attached to a toothpick

I tied a piece of twine around the toothpick and added 3 red rhinestones to finish the project

The treat bag is perfect size for a mini bag of M & M's

 

 

And the last card is my FAVORITE one, because it involves WASHI tape and the color PURPLE

 

 

Add three torn strips of Washi tape to the card in various lengths

I cut the heart from Cricut cartridge and added black doodle lines around the edge

Sentiment and hearts from My Favorite Things

To finish the card - pink button with twine bow

 

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafters Café - #50 Must have Hearts

Our Daily Bread - #190 Love themed/Valentine Non Traditional colors (No Red or Pink)

 Ribbon Carousel - #90 - use Washi Tape

 

I really hope you enjoyed my post today

I love each one of these cards/project and was so pleased with the way they turned out

I love sharing ideas and creations with others and appreciate you stopping by to check them out

Let me know what you think - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen



Snow Buddies...

Today I am sharing my Design Team card I made for  Digi Haven 

 

We have another fortnight challenge starting today

 

Our Theme:  SNOW BUDDIES

 

 

 

Our sponsor is Dilly Beans

 

 

I have to say that I absolutely LOVE my card

I wasn't sure how it was going to come together, but in the end it all worked out...LOVE IT!

 

I started with a light pink A2 card base

Layered the top portion with Kraft cardstock - embossed with my Cuttlebug & snowflake folder

To get the snowflakes white - rub Versa Craft white ink over the top

When you do this, the ink sticks to the raised up embossed parts only - How FUN is that!

Next I layered two pieces of dotted embossed white cardstock with torn and inked edges

 

I colored the snowman with Copic makers in the following colors:

RV000, RV13, YG41, YG63, YR02, YR07, BV31, BV23

Next step, cut the snowman out and tuck him behind the front snow drift

 

Sentiment from My Favorite Things - Pure Innocence - Snow Day

Attach the sentiment with two brads

 

I created some banners with scrap pieces of cardstock from a 6 x 6 pack of paper

My Minds Eye - Merry Little Christmas

This paper pack is becoming one of my FAVORITES!

 

I finished the card by adding a wooden button tied with jute

 

I hope you enjoyed my card today - because I sure enjoyed making it

 

I invite you to come play along with us for this challenge

Check out the rest of the Design Team creations - there is some AWESOME Inspiration

 

Thanks for taking some time to stop by my blog - it is Appreciated

 

Until next time...Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Baby it's COLD Outside...

Today I am back with my Design Team card for Digi Haven

 

For this fortnight challenge our THEME is:  Baby it's COLD Outside

 

Our Sponsor is Bugaboo

 and I am using the Winter Bird - Scarf image for my card today...

I started with an A2 white cardstock base that opens at the top
I layered it with DP from 6" x 6" pad from My Minds Eye - Merry Little Christmas
I ran DP paper through my Cuttlebug using a die from My Favorite Things for the scalloped edges
The image was colored using the following Copic markers:
B00, B02, BG01, RV000, RV13, Y06, Y17, YG41, Blender
I finished the card by adding a punched snowflake, sponged with baby pink ink
The bird has black adhesive rhinestones for eyes and a pom pom on the hat
I also added a cluster of 3 adhesive rhinestones to the upper left and one in center of the snowflake

I absolutely LOVE the way this card turned out...
I LOVE this image and  I LOVE this paper too!

I hope you like my share today and I invite you to join us for the challenge
Please stop by the blog, there is some really AWESOME cards to INSPIRE from the Design Team

Have a really AWESOME weekend...
I am planning to watch the HAWKS game tomorrow afternoon - LOVE watching the HAWKS

Home Game + Saints = HAWKS WIN!

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Hanna and Friends - #187 Snowflakes
Cute Card Thursday - #303 Cold and Frosty

Valentine...

You have my Heart

 

Okay, so we aren't even into the New Year yet and already I have made a Valentine card

But, only because my sharing today is a Design Team card for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

Today starts a new challenge with Team B using Sketch #149 (see sketch below)

The Twist:  SPARKLE it UP!

 

 

So here is my card...so Shiny and Sparkly!

 

Sketch #149

 

I started with a white A2 card for the base

Next I layered pattern paper from K & Company - Valentine by Kelly Panacci

The silver glitter paper was in my stash...sorry I do not know what company

Anyway, I used a Jumbo Scallop border die from My Favorite Things on the silver glitter paper

I also punched out 3 hearts from this silver glitter paper as well

Valentine sentiment from an old Close to My Heart stamp set - D129 February Word Puzzle

 

To finish the card:

I added my Sparkles - pink adhesive rhinestones

A metal tag with sentiment on it and red ribbon with the ends pulled through the hole of the tag

 

I am so glad you came by today and I hope that you will take the time to stop over at the blog

You will find more wonderful Sketch inspired creations by the rest of the DT on Team B

I also hope you will consider playing along with us - I would love to see what you come up with

 

Again - thank you for stopping by and Happy New Year!

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Wishing You a...

JOYOUS SEASON

 

Welcome to my blog and another sharing day

Today is a card I made for the Design Team at  Try Stampin' on Tuesday, a weekly sketch challenge

 

This week Team B was inspired by Sketch #147 (see sketch below)

 

Here's my card...

 

 

Sketch #147

TWIST:  add a snowflake

 

I started with a blue A2 card base layered with a dotted pattern paper cut 1/4" smaller on all sides

 

I ran a piece of 5" x 2" kraft cardstock through my Cuttlebug using the snowflake folder

Once I ran this piece through the Cuttlebug, I then laid it on a flat surface

Next I rubbed white VersaCraft ink over the top - ink will only stick to the raised up surface

 

Sentiment from My Favorite Things using Kraft ink on ivory cardstock

This piece of paper I opted to make a little smaller to fit the sentiment I used  - cut at 3-1/4" x 1-1/2"

 

To finish the card: a snowflake punch in kraft and blue, layered on top of ivory circle punch

I then added a cream brad in the center of the snowflake and three brads in the lower left

 

I sure hope you will have a chance to play along with us this week

Make sure to check out the rest of the Design Team cards and be inspired

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Sketch Challenge at Digi Haven

Happy Friday everyone...Thanks for stopping by today!

I am so excited its Friday, as I am so ready for the weekend

 

Today starts a new fortnight challenge at Digi Haven 

and

this time we have a SKETCH CHALLENGE provided by DT member - Kevin McCrafty

 

Here's my card inspired by Kevin's Sketch (see sketch below)

 

 

I am using the Bird Nest image provided by our sponsor Beccy's Place

 

 

Kevin's Sketch

 

For my card I used the following Copic markers to color my nest:

B00, B12, E35, E50, E51, E53

Bird and branch chipwood laser die cuts from Quick Quotes - Bag O'Chips - Birds

I sponged the die cuts using Chocolate ink

Kraft cardstock from My Favorite Things

Designer papers from My Minds Eyes 6 x 6 pad - Paris & Co.

Sentiment from old CTMH - D136 Thank You set

Finished the card with ribbon, two brown buttons with cream floss in the center

 

I hope you will have a chance to make a card inspired by Kevin's sketch and play along with us

If you need some more inspiration - checkout the rest of the Design Teams cards HERE

 

Please remember to use a Digital image on your card

Checkout the HOW to PLAY tab for all the details

 

I plan to spend some quality time in my little crafty space this weekend making cards

I sure hop you all have some fun plan yourself - Enjoy your weekend

 

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

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Challenges I have entered this card into:
Beccy's Place - September Challenge

#120 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Here today with a new sketch for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

See sketch #120 below

 

Here' my card I made inspired by this sketch...

 

 

I decided to use some old chipwood cut outs, keeping with the theme - cleaning out my stash

I used chocolate ink from old Close to My Heart products

KRAFT cardstock from My Favorite Things

Dotted pattern paper and pink paper is double sided from - ?

Cricut cartridge "Just Because Cards" was used to cut the 5-1/2" scallop edge

Lovey-Dovey Sentiments from My Favorite Things can be found HERE

Finished my card by adding a ribbon bow and button to my chipwood hearts

 

Sketch #120

 

Make sure you view the other inspired cards on the BLOG from the rest the Design Team

I look forward to seeing what you come up with and hope that you will share it with us.

 

Thanks for visiting my blog today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

#62 for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

Happy Monday everyone...

Today brings a new challenge at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

#62 Anything Goes with Ribbon and Lace

 

Here's my card sharing for today - using Mom's Hat from one of our sponsors - A Day for Daisies

 

 

I used the following supplies in making my card:

Solid salmon cardstock from old stash of Close to My Heart

Kraft cardstock from My Favorite Things

Pattern paper from Glitz 6 x 6 pad "Kiss"

Colored the image using the following Copic markers:

R05, R11, R22, E35, E50, E51, E53, Colorless Blender

Sentiment inked with Chocolate ink, both from old Close to My Heart products

Scallop edge cut from Cricut cartridge, "Just Because Cards" <Truck-s> at 4-1/2", trimmed

Finishing touches:  ivory lace, light salmon ribbon/bow,

adhesive pearls and glossy accents for her necklace

 

We have two sponsors this week...

A Day for Daisies and SKdigis

 

I hope you have found some inspiration here today, but if you need more inspiration...

Check out the rest of the Design Team creations on the blog.

 

I sure hope you will have a chance to join us this week

I can't wait to see your Ribbon and Lace creations

 

Until then - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen



#57 Anything Goes at...

Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

 

Monday brings our NEW Challenge #57

 

ANYTHING GOES

plus a recipe...1 image, 2 dies and 3 embellishments

 

Here's my card...

 

For my card I used the image Little Boy, which can be found HERE

My 2 dies are the ric rac and the banner, both from My Favorite Things

My 3 embellishments are buttons, fibers, and metal tag

 

I used the following Copic markers to color my image:

C-1, C-5, B00, B02, B05, E00. E21, E35, G14, RV13, Y11, Y15, YG03

All papers and embellishments are old items in my stash

Gotta clean it out!

 

Our wonderful sponsor this week is QKR

and 

Julie Well, as our Guest Designer for Challenge # 57
 Blog Address: http://www.imadeacard.blogspot.com/

 

Need more INSPIRATION? 

No worries, as there is a whole lot of that going on over at the blog HERE

Check it out and be inspired to create something WONDERFUL to share with us this week

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

Sketch for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

This week is sketch #112 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

It's another fun sketch for you to try this week

 

 

Here's my card...

 

 

 I used a stamp set from My Favorite Things, which I believe is no longer available

However, check the store anyway, there is a lot of great stamps, papers, dies and embellishments

 

Paper is from 6 x 6 paper pad by Little Yellow Bicycle - Splash

Frame is from Cricut - Elegant Edges cartridge - page 53 <Flrsh2> cut at 3-1/2"

The images was stamp on the light blue paper for the bottom layer

Stamped again on the light blue paper, I colored the dress only using Copic markers: B05, B12

The image was also stamped on white cardstock several times for multiple layers

Colored the skin using E00, E21

Colored the sunflower using Y11, Y15, Y17, YR04, YR07, E35 and the Stem using YG23

 

Finishing touches:  sunflower brads, sunflower bakers twine and a little banner for the sentiment

 

Be inspired by the Design Team cards this week - check it out!

 

Thanks for visiting today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Go Green at Digi Haven

Today my share is for the Design Team at Digi Haven
New fortnight challenge starts today 03.01.2013 with new theme...

Something Green

Our sponsor for this challenge is Beccy's Place who is offering 3 images to our Random.org winner.

Here's my card using - Frog Up and Away

I used the following Copic markers:  C-1, G05, V000, V06, V12, Y00, Y02, Y06, Y17, YG06, YG11
All papers from my stash
Added black adhesive pearls to eyes, glossy accents to the dots on the frog
Sentiment from My Favorite Things
Finishing touches:  Black ribbon & bow, violet adhesive pearls, and paper piecing on the butterflies.

Now it's your turn to check out the rest of he Design Team's creation.
Please visit their blogs and leave some comment LOVE!
Be inspired, create something GREEN and play along.
Can't wait to see what you create and share.

Until then...Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

A little Shabby Chic for Tuesday

It's Tuesday and that means Sketch Challenge day at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Sketch #106



 

One of my goals when I first started blogging over a year ago, was to use supplies from my stash.

I have to admit, with so many wonderful products available to purchase, it is hard to do.

I want it all!
 

What makes it even harder, several of my DT sisters at TSOT are Stampin' Up demonstrators. 

They tease me with all their cards by using Stampin' Up stamps and products.

When they make a card, I just want to buy everything they used to make that card.

 

I absolutely love scouring thrift stores and yard sales for any items I can use for papercrafting.

This past summer I found a box of Anna Griffin wedding invitations for $5.00

 

 

Inside the box...

25  cream cardstock invitations with envelopes, flocked floral pocket, reply cards with envelopes

and glitter butterflies with mounting tape.

 

 

Anyway, with all that said, here's my card which I made using items from my stash.

 

Here's my take on Sketch #106, using the items from this box and other supplies

It ended up being Shabby Chic, which I do not make very often.

I really love the way the card turned - very pleased with the finished card.

Isn't this just the prefect sentiment for the card?
The sentiment is from My Favorite Things in the set  You Make My Day,
which I inked in Chocolate ink from Close to My Heart
I finished the card by adding adhesive pearls and vintage lace along the fold.
I then added a flower doily, ribbon bow that matched the flocked pocket, which I cut apart.
A vintage button with floss through the center and two hat pins complete the card.

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure to check out the rest of the DT creations.
Get creative this week and create something wonderful to share with us.

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

Allsorts Challenge - Week 194 - Things with Wings
Alphabet Challenge - A for Anything w/ Wings
Crafty Catz - #170 - B.I.N.G.O (I used Lace, Dies or Punches, Kraft)

Dream Valley Challenges - #51  Ribbon and Bling
Happy Campers  - #10 - Shabby Chic
Pile it On - #7 - Clips and/or Pins
Polka Doodle - Week 7 - Shabby Chic
Pumpkin Spice - #7 - Love (use your imagination)
Sentimental Sundays - #142 - Lace and Pearls


Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Fun Little Valentine Treats

Happy Valentines Day!

 

I have two little Valentine treats to share today.

These were part of the projects I made for my card class last month.

 

They both are made with metal dies from My Favorite Things

LJD Square Pillow Box and Lollipop Treat Die

These two dies were so much fun to play with, along with the Lollipop Additions-Love stamp set!

 

I hope you enjoyed my quick little post today, short and sweet!

 

May your day be filled with Love, Hugs and Chocolate!

 

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

L O V E and new DT

I am now a new DT member at Scrappy Frogs Challenge Blog

Scrappy Frogs offers a variety of challenges for everyone.
The Challenges are posted 1st Monday of the month - 2/4/13 starts our PINK and RED challenge.
Scrappy Frogs a place to challenge yourself, be inspired, as well as a place to just have FUN!

Here's my PINK and RED card for the challenge with KRAFT

To make my card:

Start with an A2 Kraft cardstock base - cardstock from My Favorite Things - found HERE

Designer Paper 12 x 12 paper pad from K & Company - Valentine by Kelly Panacci

For scalloped edge - Cricut cartridge - Just Because Cards page 42 <Truck-s> cut at 4"

For hearts - Cricut cartridge - George & Basic Shapes page 119 <heart2> cut at 4", 3-1/2', 2-1/2"

Sentiment from My Favorite Things - Homespun Hearts - found  HERE

Tuxedo Black ink - Memento

 

My finishing touches:

Pink ribbon and bow, pink adhesive rhinestones, banners and scrabble wooden letters

L O V E

 

So please join me and the rest of the Design Team for this months challenge at Scrappy Frogs

 

PINK and RED

 

I look forward to seeing what you create.  Thanks for stopping by today.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Polka Doodles - Week 5 - Lots of Layers + Pink and Red
My Time to Craft - #207 - Love is in the Air
My Sheri Crafts - #103 - Valentines
Dynamic Duos - #38 Real Red and Pretty in Pink

You are the...

Only One for Me!

 

This week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday we have sketch #103 for you to try.

 

 Sketch #103

 

And here is my card using Sketch #103 as my inspiration

 

Supplies I used to make my card:

I decided to make a long card for my creation - my card base measures 3.5" x 8"

All cardstock from my old stash of Close to My Heart papers

Designer Paper - Echo Park 6" x 6" paper pad - "For the Record 2" by Lori Whitlock

I used my Cricut cartridge Elegant Edges, page 39 <swirl2-s> frame feature cut at 3"

The sentiment is from My Favorite Things

It's called Lovey Dovey and you can find it HERE

Stamp the sentiment using Memento - Tuxedo Black on the inside frame piece

 

Finishing touches:

Green adhesive pearls

Black bakers twine and bow

 

Each week there is a great sketch to get that creative MOJO flowing,

as well as some great inspiration from the Design Team.

This was a quick sketch to use, with awesome results.

I hope you will be able to join us this week at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!

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

 

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

Believe in the Magic of...

...Christmas!

With Tuesday, it brings my posting day at Try Stampin' on Tuesday 

As well as a new sketch for you to try, Sketch #96, which you can see below.

 

 Here is my card I made inspired by the sketch...
I decided to curve the sentiment banner away from the card before attaching with the brads.

Also, a little oops turned into a good thing...
The dye from the Outdoor Denim paper transferred onto the white embossed snowflakes.
There was no way for me to remove the color, so I ended up rubbing the paper over the snowflakes.
It added just the right amount of color and I really love the way the card turned out.

I hope you like it too!

 

 Outdoor Denim and pattern paper both from my stash of old Close to My Heart papers
White cardstock was embossed with Cuttlebug embossing folder - Snowflakes
Sentiment from My Favorite Things - Seasonal Sentiments, which you can find HERE
Small sentiment - "believe" from Close to My Heart inked with Outdoor Denim
Star was cut with Cricut cartridge "George and Basic Shapes", page 115 <star1> at 1-1/2" and 1"
For finishing touches I  added Outdoor Denim brads, ribbon and attached the star with a safety pin
 

 

The Design Team has some really wonderful cards that you can see HERE
I really hope you can join us this week for our Sketch #96 Challenge
Be inspired, create and share your card with us at...

Try Stampin' on Tuesday

I am also entering this card into the following challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - #121 Snowflakes
My Time to Craft Challenge Blog - #200 None Traditional Christmas Colors
Raise the Bar Challenge - #123 Blues and Whites
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - Week #30 Let it Snow

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

You Warm My Heart...

I am excited to share with you today my first Design Team assignment for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

Try Stampin' on Tuesday is a weekly sketch challenge blog.

This week is Sketch # 95 (see sketch below)

 

Here's my take on the sketch.  I hope you enjoy it!

 

 

A2 lavender card base

Designer paper - really old paper from Close to My Heart

Image from My Favorite Things - Pure Innocence Snow Day

 

I used the following Copic markers:

E00, E21, E33, B00, B02, B05, BV00, BV02, BV04, C-1, C-3, C-5

 

Other supplies used:

Snowflake punch, lavender floss, adhesive rhinestones

 

 

I hope my card and the sketch have inspired you to create something fabulous this week.

Head over to the blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created to inspire you as well.

I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week and link your card to the challenge.

I look forward to seeing your take on this fabulous sketch.

 

Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy the rest of week.

 

One last thing... it's my dad's birthday today.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my favorite Daddy'O

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Christmas Mouse

Today is my sharing for the Digi Haven Design Team

Our fortnight (every two week) challenge is CHRISTMAS

You can check out the details HERE

 

The challenge starts today - November 30th and ends on December 13th.

Please remember to use a "FREE" digi image and provide a link on your blog.

 

 

You can find the image I used at Sliekje

 

Mouse image from Sliekje, sentiment from My Favorite Things

Copic markers used: Y02, Y08, Y17, YG03, YG06, YG67, R20, R22, R27, C-1, C-3, C-5

Paper from Doodlebug Design 6 x 6 paper pad - North Pole

Oval shape cut from Cricut cartridge "Elegant Edges" page 65, using the Oblong shadow feature -5"

Other supplies used: adhesive rhinestones, metal tag, safety pin, grosgrain ribbon

 

I'll have a new card to share with you tomorrow for our monthly "Anything Goes" challenge.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

Now it's your turn to get creative and link your card to the Digi Haven challenge.

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

 

I am also entering this card to the 4 Crafty Chicks - #118 Ornaments

 

Be inspired and Catch the Frenzy! - Karen