Back to School CAS style

Today I am posting for my Design Team challenge at The Stamping Boutique

Challenge #51 - Back to School

 

I created a card using Kylie on books and went CAS on this card.

This was from a sketch I saw a while back, but cannot remember where.



Supplies used:
A2 card base folded in half the long way
Copic markers
Red gingham paper
Sentiment from Close to My Heart inked in black
Green grosgrain bow

So now it's your turn to create a Back to School card
Check out the Design Teams wonderful projects on the challenge blog HERE
I can't wait to see what you come up with.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

I'll be back after looking for some challenges.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen
 

Labor Day

Yesterday we celebrated Labor Day in the states.

A holiday that celebrates the economic and social contributions of our workers.

 

And today, at The Stamping Boutique, we are sharing cards we made for LABOR DAY...

honoring those workers. 

 

For my card, I used Audrey the Chef, which you can find in the store  HERE

My tribute to the hard working men and women in the hospitality business.

 

My card recipe:

 

Started with a yellow A2 card base

Color Audrey using my Copic markers

Dot pattern paper is from My Minds Eye 6 x 6 - Dwell

I added punched hearts, sponges with pink ink around the edges and outlined with black doodle lines.

All stamps are from Close to My Heart

I cut the & symbol from Cricut cartridge, George and Basic shades at 1"

 

I really hope you'll have a chance to play along at The Stamping Boutique this week.

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

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

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

 

Card Makin' Mamas - add hearts

 

 CPS - sketch challenge 281

 

 

TSB Birthday Celebration...

The month long TSB 3rd Birthday Bash continues with an "Anything Goes" Challenge,

with a Twist... must be Birthday related

The Stamping Boutique has hit a milestone with today's post...

This is their 800th post of Blogger!!

WOW, that is awesome!

For my "Anything Goes" with a twist...

I used Birthday Fairy for my project and she is a wonderful fairy to color.

As a reminder, all digis in the SHOP are 30% off!

Now it's your turn to create an "Anything Goes" with a Twist, Birthday related card.

Head over to the blog to she all the inspiration shared by the Design Team.

And don't forget to take advantage of the 30% off.

Happy Shopping!

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Banner Days

The month long, 3rd Birthday Celebration for The Stamping Boutique

continues with a new challenge today, "BANNER DAYS!"

How creative can you get creating a project using banners?

Here's my card using Happy Birthday Car, which is such a fun image!

My card starts with a 6" x 6" yellow cardstock base.

I colored the image with my Copic markers.

Layer all papers as shown in the photo, working back to front.

Solid papers from my old stash of Close to My Heart papers.

Patterned paper - Recollections 8.5" x 11" Bold Basic paper pad, BTW, great papers to use.

For the banners, I punched three 1 - 3/4" circles, folded in half and attached to twine.

I tied mauve colored ribbon between these three banners, attached to corners using red brads.

I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with, so get creative with Banners this week.

Link your project at The Stamping Boutique challenge blog.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen



Show Me the Presents

There's still time to enter the The Stamping Boutique challenge #46, Show Me the Presents!

I was having difficulty with uploading projects this week to a couple of my DT blogs.

Therefore, I missed the deadline on this one and then I forgot to post on my blog.  Oops!

It was my birthday on the 16th, so I was out celebrating a couple nights with family & friends!

I was a tad bit distracted, but had a great week.

Anyway, I wanted to share my card with my followers, even if it is a late posting.

You can find the Stacked Presents HERE

Also, there is a SALE going on right now...

30% off all digi stamps to celebrate Fall/Back to School

Store

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday evening.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

TSB Birthday Celebration and Announcement

I am now a Design Team Member for The Stamping Boutique

and we are having a Party!

Join the fun HERE from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST

Games, Challenges, Live Chat, Prizes and FUN!

Here's my 1st card as a Design Team member.

I used Trenton and you can find him in the Store.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Back to School again...

This week at Made Especially for You is our week 1 challenge.

Create a card for the theme of the week using a certain item/product.

Our theme is, "Back to School" using the item/product, Vellum.

This was a great project for me to dig out all that old vellum paper and tags in my stash and use them!

This is what I came up with...

I cut the apple from my Cricut "Recess" cartridge at 4-1/2", added some sponging and doodle lines.

I used the School Desk image from our wonderful sponsor this week, The Stamping Boutique.

Colored the School Desk image with my Copic markers and cut the image out.

Vellum background over black cardstock, stapled in corners. 

Finishing touches, added ABC stickers to a vellum tag and attached to jute bow with safety pin.

The Stamping Boutique.

One randomly selected winner from all eligible entries will receive:

their choice of 3 images from the store.

I hope to see your creations linked up at Made Especially for You this week.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

A Happy Birthday Card

Today I am sharing a newly created Birthday Card.

I am submitting it to the The Stamping Boutique Design Team call.

The Stamping Boutique frequently sponsors challenges at Made Especially for You,

So, as a DT member, whenever I have an opportunity to use one of Tracey's images, I really enjoy it!

I used this sweet little image Audrey with a cupcake, which you can purchase HERE.

Other supplies used to complete my card:

Close to My Heart paper from my stash along with an old set, D1408 A Little of Everything

Designer Paper from a 6 x 6 stack, Bo Bunny - Hello Sunshine Collection

Flowers and brads

I just love bright colors!

I have two more recent cards made with The Stamping Boutique images,

just in case your missed the original posts.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Dear Tooth Fairy

This week at Digi Haven the challenge is all about Fanciful Fairies.

Make a card using a FREE Fairy or Winged Cherub.

The image can be a forever freebie, limited freebie or freebie of the month,

as long as it's free for the duration of this challenge.

Please be sure to link back to the original artist or website on your blog.

This challenge ends on Thursday and winners will be posted on Sunday.

You can find this cute tooth fairy at The Stamping Boutique HERE

The sentiment is free as well and can be found HERE

Please see the Digi Haven blog to read about the story behind this image.

A big THANK YOU to Denise at Digi Haven for going the extra mile.

and

Thank you Tracey for understanding and offering this image FREE for the week.

I actually made a second card, if things didn't work out.

You can find this fairy at A Day for Daisies HERE

Please check out the Design Team's inspiration and join us this week for our challenge.  

Digi Haven is a new challenge blog that is all about FREE digi images.

We would sure love to see your fairy creations an have you play along.

Happy Friday and enjoy your day as you head into the weekend.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Celebrate the USA

Today at Made Especially for You we are celebrating Independence Day in USA and Canadian style.  Week one is "Make a card for theme of the month using a certain item or product".  

Our theme is 4th of July or Independence Day from your country and BLING!  

Think rhinestones, gems, glitter, make it sparkle.

Our wonderful sponsor this week is The Stamping Boutique.  

One random winner will be able to choose 3 images of their chose from their store.

I hope everyone will have time to play along this week, I would love to see what you come up with.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen