Fly a Kite...

My share today is for my DT SPOTLIGHT card over at Kitty Bee Designs

This month I am using this image called Kite Fun-Panda
Check out the SHOP for more fabulous images
I decided to make a simple card using bright colors and Washi tape

Here's my card...

Started with a sky blue A2 card base, rounded the corners and layered with white

My image was printed and cut out using a circle die

I colored the image using Copic markers:

BG000, BG01, BV00, BV02, C-0, C-1, C-3, RV10, RV13, Y02, Y08

Added to the background 3 coordinating strips of Washi tape

Finished the card with lavender sequins and sentiment

Thanks for coming by today - make sure to visit the BLOG for more inspiration

Karen

Caught in Crystal

First Tuesday of the month brings a new technique to try from Technique Time Tuesday

 

CAUGHT IN CRYSTAL

 

I have never tried this technique before, so I was  excited to create my card

I have to say I was a little stressed, as I only have 3 Distress re-inkers and NO Stazon ink

So I had to be extra clever with my creation
I just bought a new car and couldn't justify buying more product, you know how that is!

 

Here's my card...

 

 

After several attempts to stamp the image onto the acetate/transparency,

I ended up stamping my image, which is a really old CTMH stamp from the Floral Thank You set

This is a set from way, way back, wood mounted

Anyway, I inked it with black Versa Craft ink onto my card stock

I then put it into my copier and copied the image onto the transparency

What's a Girl to do? I was running out of time and stressing BIG TIME!

 

I followed the wonderful tutorial Mynnette has provided for us on the blog - CHECK IT OUT

 

I gathered all my supplies and went to work...

I used Distress ink - Worn Lipstick, which I think is actually too dark with my papers

However, I really think the technique was FUN to try and I liked the look of the finished square

Again, just too dark with the papers

 

It is what it is... and I will give it a try again

 

My papers are from Echo Park - la Ballet du Grand - mini kit

pink Washi tape and rhinestones finished the card

 

I ended up with really messy hands even though I used the plastic baggie idea Mynnette suggested

 

I invite you to try your hand at the CAUGHT IN CRYSTAL technique this month

I can't wait to see what you make and share with us

 

Thanks for coming by and taking a peek

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

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



Something from My Kitchen

I just wanted to share a quick little tag and goodies I made this week in appreciation of a co-worker

This co-worker is male, he loves to bake, as much as I do and he wears bow ties on occasion

 

Before work on Monday morning, I baked up a batch of Peanut Butter Cookies

 

 

I have always enjoyed baking and this recipe was in a little cookbook my mother had in our kitchen

This cookie recipe is the very first cookie recipe I made as a young girl, around age 9 or 10

My mother has since passed on, but I want to see if I can find this cookbook in their kitchen

It is easy to remember, quick to make, and very tasty

And no flour for those who want something without gluten (see recipe below)

 

 

Quickly made this tag to add to the package of cookies, attached with turquoise bakers twine

Dollar Store Washi tape, which I just love these colors and the pattern

Felt bow tie from my stash and rhinestones to finish the tag

 

Peanut Butter Cookies

1 Cup Peanut Butter

1 Cup Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp. vanilla

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix all ingredients together until smooth

Place in refrigerator for 5-10 minutes for easier scooping

Using a scoop or hand roll into 1 Tablespoon balls

sprinkle with sugar and slightly press cookie down with fork tines

Bake for 10-12 minutes

Yield: 2.5 dozen cookies

 I hope you enjoyed my quick post
and
 if you have a chance to make the cookies, tell me what you think

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

Technique Time Tuesday

 

Today is the first Tuesday of the month, which brings a new technique for you to try

 

This month at Technique Time Tuesday we are playing with a technique called...

 

Faux Silk

 

Here's my Design Team card I made using the Faux Silk technique

 

 

Both the flower image and sentiment are from Close to My Heart (old stamps from my stash)

I used White and Kraft cardstock for my card

The image was colored using my Copic markers:  BG10, BG15, BG23

I finished the card with 3 different Washi tapes

Lavender adhesive rhinestones and lavender floss

I also added a touch of glitter to the center of the flower

 

This is a close up of the flower so that you can see the texture you get with this technique

 

Make sure to check out the tutorial on the blog

I know you will be inspired by the creations the Design Teams has shared

I hope you will be able to join in and play along this month

It is always so much fun to learn a new technique and share with others

I look forward to seeing what you all come up with using the Faux Silk technique

 

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

 

 



Sketch #114 for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Good Morning and Welcome to my Blog

If you are a new, please take a look around and consider becoming a follower

Tuesday is my Design Team day for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

and we have a new sketch to share with you - Sketch #114

 

 

Here's my take on the sketch this week - using items from my stash

 

 

Cardstock and pattern paper from my stash (do not remember what company)

I found this teal colored die from Cricut cartridge Elegant Edges in my box of dies cut but not used

Stamp is a really old Close to My Heart sentiment

I finished my card with some washi tape, adhesive pearls and a bow

 

Still trying to make cards with supplies and papers I have on hand

It's a good feeling to clear it out - I have too much!

 

I hope you will have a hcance to join us this week

Make sure to visit the blog to see the rest of the Design Teams creations

Be inspired this week and create something wonderful to share with us

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen