Bunny Love...

A quick card share for the  Weekly Sketch Challenge at From the Heart Stamps

I was so busy this week, and hadn't had time to create until this afternoon

I am really cutting it close to the deadline, but I gone it done...WHEW!

I am using this cute little image called Bunny Love  - it is a FREEBIE

Make sure to check the SHOP for all the quirky and cute images

I used a white base, layered patterned paper over the top, following the sketch, which I rotated.

I colored the bunny in the following Copic makers:  E00, E11, E21, E31, R11, R22, R27, R29.

I finished the card with a sentiment from this set, cut out the bunny image and mounted onto the card. I then added some red jewels for a little sparkle.

Here's the sketch

I will be back to share a few more Valentine/Love cards this week.

Thanks for stopping by tonight,

Karen

Sprinkled with Love...

Sharing today a FUN card I made for the From the Heart Stamps weekly sketch #158

You can find the sketch and challenge HERE 

The TWIST - Paper Piecing Technique

The challenge usually ends on Sunday, however this one is extended until July 17

Still time to join in and play along

Here's my card using ICE CREAM LINEUP  - Stamp of the Month for June

Make sure to checkout the SHOP for other cute and quirky images

My card is a standard A2, bright pink base, layered with patterned paper from 6" x 6" pad called XOXO from American Crafts, following the sketch

The image was colored using the following Copic markers:  C-0, C-1, C-3,C-5, E21, E33, E35, R04, R06, R21 with white hi-light accents using my Gelly Roll pen

Finishing touches included paper piecing the frosting, sentiment stapled to the card and white buttons with black fiber

Thanks for coming by today to check out my card

Please feel free to leave a comment, I love reading them

Have a great week - Karen

With Heartfelt Sympathy...

I had a spare 30 minutes last night, while waiting for hubby to come home 

We were going out to dinner for a DATE NIGHT 

and I needed to keep myself busy while I waited

 So what to do?  Why make a card of course!

 

So, I made a quick card for the i {heart} sketch, sketch #147 (see below)

 

The TWIST this week, Lots of Patterned Paper

 

I used the new Stamp of the Month set for April at From the Heart Stamps

The set is Time to Bloom

You can get the set FREE and join in the monthly progressive challenge HERE

 

I made a sympathy card, but thankfully, I do not have a need to use the card at this time

 

 

 

My card is a standard A2 white card base, layered with 3 patterned papers from a 6" x 6" pad from Memory Box - Viola, following the sketch pattern.  I really love Purple, Lavender and Green together, very calming color combo

 

The butterfly image was colored using my Copic markers:  BV00, BV02, BV04, C-1, YG03, YG09

 

I then cut out the butterfly and mounted on to the card.  I added one of the sentiments from the set and finished the card with a lavender ribbon/bow and some mixed shades of purple sequins

 

 

Thanks for stopping by tonight and let me know what you think of my card.  I love to hear from you.  Have a great weekend.

 

Karen

Hello...

My share today is for the i {heart} sketches weekly challenge at From the Heart Stamps

 

You can find challenge #146 HERE

The TWIST this week:  Make it Sparkle

 

Here's my card using the hedgehog from the Prickles says Hello set

You can find many other quirky and cute images in the SHOP

 

 

 

 

My card is a standard A2 card, covered with pattern paper (per sketch pattern).  I used paper from a 6" x 6" pad from My Mind's Eye called "On the Sunny Side"

 

The image was colored using the following Copic markers:

E21, E33, E35, Y00, Y02 and Y06

 

I also added white freckles using my Mitsubishi white pigment ink pen
 

I cut the image out and mounted on top of the white circle

Finished with red adhesive rhinestones for some SPARKLE

 

Thanks for coming by today and have a great Sunday,

 

Karen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What's up Chick?...

Sharing a cute, clean and simple card I made for...

i {heart} sketches challenge Sketch #145 over at From the Heart Stamps

 

The TWIST this week:  Use Sponging

 

You can find this cute image HERE

and there are many more Birdbrain Chicks found in the SHOP

 

 

 

I started with a sky blue card base, layered with white.  My stripes are 2 dark yellow strips of Washi tape. 

 

I printed and colored the image using the following Copic colors:  Blender, B00, B02, E21, E31, YG00, YG03, YG06, R22, R27, Y11, Y17.  I then lightly sponged sky blue ink around the square

 

The sentiment with the set is "So, What's up chick?"  I made a banner only using the "What's up chick?" and attached to my card using tiny, red brads.

 

 

 

Done, cute, clean, simple

 

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope your day is filled with Happy!

 

Karen

 

Little Birthday Mouse...

Quickly sharing my creation for the weekly sketch at From the Heart Stamps

Sketch #143 - the Twist: Use embellishments from your stash

You can find the challenge HERE and the sketch below

 

Here's my little tag...

 

 

I decided to make a little birthday tag 3.25" x 3.75" using Kraft cardstock. 

 

I am using Mouse Balloon today. I colored the image using the following Copic markers: Blender, BG01, BG05, E00, E31 and E33

I used scrap pieces of cardstock from my stash, following the sketch design.  I finished the tag with a yellow button and white jute, also found in my stash

 

 

You have one more day to join the weekly sketch challenge.  Also, make sure to check out the SHOP, you will find several NEW images for Spring.

 

Thanks for coming by...

 

Karen

You make my heart Happy...

Good morning, hope you are having a great Sunday

I will be spending a portion of the day sorting paperwork

and getting ready to work on taxes, Oh joy!

 

But first...

 A quick post for a sketch challenge card I made for

From the Heart Stamps weekly sketch

 

Sketch #142 (see sketch below) the TWIST this week:  Use a BIG sentiment

 

Here's my card, inspired by the sketch

 

 

 

I started with a grey card base, added paper from 6" x 6" paper pad from My Minds Eye called "Love Me", following the sketch pattern

 

I used one of the sentiments from the Prickles says Hello set found in the SHOP.  Make sure to check out the shop, as there are many new spring images, and they are cute!

 

I finished the card by adding a stitched heart cut from a Memory Box die and pink candy buttons

 

This was a quick card to make and I really liked the simplicity of the sketch 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today - Karen

 

Spring...

My share today is for the i {heart} sketches weekly challenge
at From the Heart Stamps (see sketch below)

Sketch #141 with a TWIST: Make an Easel Card

I am using this beautiful image called Spring Medley
Make sure to check out the SHOP for other fun images too!

Here's my card...

My card is light green base,  cut 11" long by 4.25" wide, folded at the top, 4.25" edge

 

I layered with light pink and a darker pink dotted paper per the sketch pattern.  Both papers from 6 x 6 pad from My Minds Eye - Dwell

 

I colored the image using the following Copic markers: 

BG01, RV10, RV14, RV21, YG03, YG06, YG09, Blender

 

I cut the 3 sections of the image out and layered on top of a 3" x 3" light green card stock

 

I added light yellow circles and tabs, then finished with a light green ribbon bow and buttons

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Hiding in my Craft room - #241 Spring Colors
A Gem of a Challenge - Spring

 

Thank you for coming by today, enjoy your Sunday,

 

Karen

Prickles says Hello...

Good morning and welcome to my blog... my card today is for the i{heart}sketches challenge #140 over at From the Heart Stamps.  The TWIST this week - make a shade card (see sketch below)

You can find the challenge HERE

 

 

 

For my card this week, I am using this cute little Hedgehog set Prickles says Hello.  The set also comes with 3 sentiments.  Check out the SHOP for other cute and adorable images and come play along with next weeks sketch #141.  Each person who enters will receive $1.00 discount to spend in the store, you can save them up or spend right away, there are many $1.00 images to choose from.

 

My card base is a standard A2 white card, layered with designer papers from a 6 x 6 pad from Doodlebug Design, Inc.  called Flower Box.

 

I colored the image using the following Copic markers:  Blender, C-0, C-2, E00, E33, E53, G14, RV21, RV29, Y02, Y08, YR02 and YR04

 

Finished the card with jute threaded through a button and tied a bow.

 

This was a quick sketch to make and I

think this hedgehog is so cute.

 

My card last week, 21st Birthday Card, won a Top 3 choice for sketch #139.  You check out the Winners post HERE

 

Bye for now,  have another card to make and meet the deadline, so I will be posting the Stamp of the month Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge at From the Heart Stamps a little later this afternoon.

 

Thanks for coming by...

 

Karen

 



21st Birthday Card...

Todays card is inspired by the weekly sketch at From the Heart Stamps

 

This week is sketch #139 (see sketch below) and the TWIST: Use a Number

 

You will find the sketch challenge HERE

 

The image is from a set called: Birthday Brew, perfect for a Guys card, right?

And I thought I could make it work with the sketch

Here's the finished card...

 

 

In my stash of 6 x 6 pads, cork and notebook pattern paper from Crate Paper

I zigzag stitched around the cork paper and tore the bottom edge of the notebook paper

Washi Tape instead of banners

Finished with number stickers and a Happy Birthday sentiment

 

The image was colored using the following Copic markers:

B00, B02, C-1, C-3, E33, E53, R14, R17, Y15, Y35, Y38, Blender

 

 

Also, a little CELEBRATATION...

My card for last week's sketch #138, chosen as a Top 3 

Check out the post Winner and Top 3

 

Thanks for coming by today, love sharing with you all!

 

Karen

 

Sweet...

My share today is for the weekly sketch challenge at From the Heart Stamps

 

This week we have sketch #138 and the TWIST: Make it a Valentine

 

You can see the sketch below and find the challenge HERE

 

 

My card is a standard A2 black base, with a layer of pink on top.  I used patterned paper from a 6 x 6 pad by American Crafts called XOXO for the sketch layers.

 

My image is from the set Ali's Paper Hearts.  I colored the image in the following Copic markers:  C-0, C-1, C-3, C-5, RV02, RV04 and RV06.  I added little white dots to the puppy's muzzle for added character.

 

To finish the card, a little sentiment tag and 3 pink, glossy hearts.  It is a SWEET card!

 

From the Heart Stamps had a Blog Hop last week and I won a FREE image!  Looking forward using it soon and sharing with you all.

Entering this card in the following Challenges:

Love is in the Air - Come and Get it Challenges
Add Hearts - Crafting When We Can
Love is in the Air - Glitter 'N' Sparkle

 

Thanks for stopping by today...and Happy Valentine's Day!

 

Karen

 

Happy Valentine's Day...

My share today is for another sketch at From the Heart

 

This week is sketch #137, which can be found HERE

 

The TWIST this week - Hearts, Hearts and more Hearts (see sketch below)

 

 

I started with a grey A2 base.  I then layered with papers from Doodlebug Design, Inc. 6 x 6 pad called Sweet Things.

My image is a FREEBIE offered at From the Heart Stamps, called Kitten and Heart. I colored the image using the following Copic markers:  Blender, C-0, C-1, C-3, RV02, RV04.  Sentiment is found in a set call Heart Bandit.

I finished my card with a ribbon bow and pink sequins.

Another great sketch.  I love playing along and aim to finish my cards prior to the last day of the challenge, however, working full time, I can't seem to get into my craft room until the weekend.

Come play along, because guess what? Everyone who does...we get $1.00 discount to use in the store.  The discount expires after 1 month, however there are many $1 snowmen in the Project 100 Snowmen section in the shop.
And they are really cute!

Thanks for coming by today, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.

Karen

Cherish...

Today I am sharing another card I made for From the Heart weekly sketch challenge

Sketch #136 (see below) - the TWIST - Shabby Chic/Vintage

You can find the challenge HERE

 

Here's my card...I was trying to practice sepia tone coloring with my Copic markers

Definitely need to work on it, and I definitely need new colors and more markers, but...

I kind of like the way it looks against the black - it was a great sketch to try too!

 

 

 

 

My card is an A2 base, cut the 11" by 4.25", folded along the 4.25" at the top

I layered with distressed black  patterned paper and my 2 coordinating squares

 

The image is from the Easter Trio

I colored the image using the following Copic markers: E31, E33, E37, YR20 Blender

To finish the card, I added light tan pearls and ribbon to attach my sentiment

 

Thanks for coming by this afternoon, make sure to check out the weekly sketch

and the new Stamp of the Month Challenge starting tomorrow

 

Have a great week - Karen

 

 

 

Hi there...

My new post today is for From the Heart Stamps ,weekly challenge #135, which you can find HERE.  The TWIST this week...Add some nature.  The image I used is called Ladybug Parade, but I choose to only use a portion of the image and one of the sentiments that comes with the set.

 

My card is a standard A2 white cardstock base.  I layered navy blue and red gingham paper on top.

My image is colored using the following Copic markers:  Blender, C-0, E31, E33, G02, G07, G14, R22, R27, R29, Y17

I added light blue banners, and layered my image over a red scalloped edge circle, which was cut from my Cricut. 

To finish the card, I added red, light blue and silver sequins to the top right corner of the card.


Here's the sketch...another fun one to work with.

Thanks for coming by today and I hope you have a great weekend.

Let me know what you think of my card by leaving a comment.


Karen

Puppy Love...

Today I am sharing another card I made for From the Heart,  i {heart} sketches challenge #134 found  HERE.  The sketch, you will find below, and the twist this week:  Dots and Stripes.

When I first saw this sketch, I immediately thought to use my Washi tape.  Here's my card, I hope you enjoy it.  Let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

For my card I used this cute little pup with heart and one of the sentiment from Ali's Paper Hearts

I colored the image using the following Copic markers:  Blender, C-1, C-3, C-5, RV02, RV06.

A2 base is white, with a piece of lilac cardstock layered on top.  The Washi tape I used, perfect for Dots and Stripes twist. 

The image cut/mounted on top of the lavender cardstock with the sentiment banner tucked behind.  I finished the card with lavender and purple sequins.

This is a totally cute image and very quick and easy card to make.

Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Karen

SMILE using a smiple sketch for TSOT

It's Tuesday and there is a new sketch for you to try over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

We are using sketch # 165 (see below) and our TWIST is Bugs and Blossoms

 

Here is my Design Team B card...

 

 

I used a lavender A2 cardstock base for my card

A layer of a floral pattern paper over the top from my stash

Dragonfly and Sentiment  from old Close to My Heart stamps

I used Copic BV04 and BV13 to color the dragonfly

I also stamped the dragonfly a second time  on vellum, cut the body and wings out to get dimension

Finished the card with some green sequins

 

Sketch #165

 

 

I invite you to join as this week

and to also check out the rest of Design Team B for some INSPIRATION using sketch #165

 

Looking forward to your creations and here's to a FABULOUS week!

 

Thanks for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen >^..^<

Sketch with Try Stampin on Tuesday

This week is Team B's turn with a new sketch at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

You will find Sketch #163 below

 

Our TWIST - EASTER is here

 

 

Here's my card using sketch #163 as my INSPIRATION...

 



 

Image from Birdie Brown called Be My Friend

No link, as the site is now closed, which I really miss, as she created some of my favorite images

Sad face :(

Copic markers - but I forgot to write down the numbers - My bad!

White A2 cardstock base with designer papers from Doodlebug Design, Inc. - 6 x 6 Flower Box

Oval from Cricut Sampler - page 39 <Bookplt2>

Sentiment from Jaded Blossom

I finished my card by adding white brads and ribbon

 

Sketch #163

 

Come play with us this week...

I would love to see what you do with this Sketch and the Twist

 

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

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 Cameo Appearance - sketch #159

Today is my share for the Design Team at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

We have sketch #159 (see sketch below)

TWIST:  A Cameo Appearance

 

 

Using pattern paper from K & Company - Kelly Panacci - Valentine

Black cardstock from my stash

I used Cricut cartridge Ultimate Creative Series Sampler - Bonus 6 - LOVE STRUCK cut at 2.5"

Finished the card with white dollie, pink adhesive rhinestones and Love sentiment

 

Sketch #159

 

Stop by the TSOT blog and check out the other cards made by the rest of Design Team for Team B
I hope you will be able to join us this week and create something wonderful using for this sketch
I look forward to seeing what you create

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

Sketch day at TSOT

We have a new sketch today over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday, which was so FUN to work with

 

Team B has created some AWESOME cards using sketch #157 for INSPIRATION

(see the sketch below)

Here's my card...

 



 

I used a white A2 cardstock base layered with pink

The pattern paper is from My Minds Eye - Springtime 6 x 6 pad

Watering Can image and sentiment from Designed 2 Delight (now From the Heart Stamps)

I colored the watering can and butterfly using the following Copic markers:

C-1, C-3, C-5, E08, G000

R00, R22, R29, RV06, RV13

Y11, Y15, Y18, YG23

I cut out the butterfly image and popped it up for dimension

Last detail...added staples to the end of the pink strip of paper

 

Sketch #157 for your inspiration...

 

 

I sure hope you will have a chance to play along with us this week using sketch #157

I look forward to seeing what you come up with

 

Thanks for coming by today - Have a great week

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen