From my Heart...

After a long break of holiday fun and being ill, I am now creating and posting cards as a Guest Designer, monthly for Jennifer Nilsson Art over at Miss Daisy Stamps 

I am excited to be back in my crafty space and start making cards to share with you all

Here's what I created for you today...

I am using Winter Cocoa Teddy-Jennifer Nilsson Art this month.  This adorable, little bear all bundled up, melts my heart

I colored the bear using my Copic markers in the following colors:  BG000, BG01, E00, E21, E35, E37, R22, R27, Y35, Y38

Using a Kraft card base, layered with light blue and kraft patterned paper from Authentique, I added a sentiment, red stitched heart cut from a die and snowflakes, also from a die.  To finish the card a fiber bow and some crystal blue rhinestones

I invite you to check out the fun and inspiration over at Miss Daisy Stamps Create & Share Facebook Group and hope you will consider joining us!

Thanks for coming by today and make sure to check out all the Jennifer Nilsson images sold exclusively at Miss Daisy Stamps, where you will also find images, sentiments, card kits and digital papers from both Miss Daisy Stamps and We are 3 as well.

Hugs - Karen

Gift of Love Snowman...

Today I am sharing another Design Team creation for

Jennifer Nilsson Art Digital Designs

I am using this image called Gift of Love Snowman found  HERE in the Etsy Shop

There are other great images in Etsy Shop and over at

Miss Daisy Stamps - where you can find the image HERE

Here's my card...

I started with a white cardstock A2 base and layered with paper from a 6" x 6" pad from My Mind's Eye called Merry Little Christmas

I colored the image using my Copic markers in the following colors:  BV23, BV31, RV000, RV13, YG41, YG63, YR02 YR07, Blender

After coloring the image I trimmed the paper and layered over pink cardstock.  I stamped  the sentiment in black ink and finished the card with green buttons tied with jute and added the clear droplets from Pretty Pink Posh

Come and visit the Blog for more inspirational ideas using Jennifer Nilsson Art

Thanks for stopping by today - Karen

For You...

Today I am sharing a card I made for the i {heart} sketches challenge at From the Heart.  I was inspired by sketch #132 below. You can do the sketch and/or choose to add the twist, Distress Edges. 

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I decided to flip the sketch, as that worked better with the idea playing out in my head.  I used this cute image called Candy Cane for Snowman, which you can find HERE.

I colored the image using the following Copic markers:
Blender, B00, BG01, E35, E53, G21, R22, R27, YG63
YR04

My solid base cardstock was from my stash of scraps, the striped cardstock was a piece from EP in The Story of Christmas collection. 

I distressed edges using Ranger Distress ink in Tea Dye and finished the card with 3 punched snowflakes and rhinestones.

I hope you enjoyed my card share today.  Leave a comment, I love to hear from my followers.

Now off to watch the last Seahawks game of the season. 

Thanks from stopping by - 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

Winter is for the Birds...

Today I wanted to share a quick card that I made for From the Heart Stamps

Free Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge found HERE

 

I love playing along, as it is a Progressive Challenge

If you link a creation using the current SOM, then you will receive next months image FREE

Everyone WINS!

 

Last month we had two images to chose from:

 

For the Birds and Candy Cane Anneke, both are adorable

 

I selected For the Birds, which is such a fun snowman image and it comes with the sentiment

I enjoyed coloring it while watching the Seahawks game yesterday afternoon

 

 

I used the following Copic markers:

B00, B02, BG01, E33, RV000, RV13, Y06, Y17, YG41, Blender

After coloring the image I cut into a circle shape

 

Paper used was from a 6 x 6 pad Merry Little Christmas by My Minds Eye

 

To finish the card: 

Sentiment banner, Snowflake punch sponged with baby pink ink and adhesive rhinestones

 

Thanks for stopping by today - enjoy your day

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sketch #145 Try Stampin' on Tuesday

I'm here today to share my Design Team card for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

Team B is up this week and we have a great sketch to share with you

You will find the sketch below my card, as well as the TWIST

 

Here's my card...

 

Sketch #145 

TWIST: Let it Snow



 

For my card I started with Vanilla A2 cardstock base

My layered background Designer papers are old scraps from Close to My Heart

I was so hoping I would find a piece of this paper in my stash and I did!

I used 1/2" and 1-1/2" circle punch for the snowman face and body in the same vanilla cardstock

The snowman face is from CTMH older set - D1308 All Decked Out

Sentiment from an even older CTMH set - C1209 Christmas Scripts

Chocolate ink

Copic markers:  E00, YR00, YR04

Finished the card with twine, navy button and clear adhesive rhinestones

 

I hope you enjoyed my sketch inspired card and my take on the TWIST:  Let it Snow

This card really makes me SMILE!

 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit the blog and get inspired by TEAM B's cards

I hope you can find the time to play along this week

 

I am entering this card in the following challenges...

 

There She Goes Clear Stamps - #234 Winter Fun

Use Your Stuff - #110 Let it Snow
My Creative Moments - Word Play Saturday - November Challenge - Snowman
C is for Challenge - #10 Winter is Coming

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen



Warmest Wishes...

A new fortnight challenge at Digi Haven starts today - Friday, 02.15.2013

For this challenge...
Create a card or project using a digital image or digital sentiment following our theme:

SNOW / SNOWFLAKES

Our Sponsor is our very own Design Team member, Mynnette Kitchen from On a Stampage



Mynnette has created three Digital Sentiments for us to give to the winner of this challenge.

Thank you Mynnette!

Remember to use a digi image on your project and check out the How to Play tab.

The front of my circle card...



 

And the inside of the card...

 

 

Supplies used to make my card:

 

Cricut cartridge - Elegant Edges - page 65 <Flower3> and <Flwer3-s> both cut at 5"

Cricut cartridge - Joys of the Seasons - page 61 <Flake4> cut at 2-1/2", 2" 1-1/2"

4" Circle cut from Designer Paper, trimmed to 2-1/4", use smaller section of circle for inside card

4" White cardstock circle - run through Cuttlebug using snowflake folder

Sentiment from Mynnette Kitchen

 

Finishing touches:

Crystal Blue ribbon bow, white snowflake element and blue adhesive rhinestone

So glad you stopped by today and remember to check out the Design Team inspiration.
Be inspired and create a Snow / Snowflake project and play along with us!

I hope to find a few challenges to enter as well - I'll be back if I do!
Found some :)

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Challenge #3 - Snowflakes
Delightful Challenges - Frilly (Scallops & Lace)
The Play Date Cafe - PDCC169-Warm and Inviting

Have a most Fabulous Friday - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen



Sketch #102 Try Stampin' On Tuesday

Back today with a new sketch, #102 for the Design Team at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Here's my card... which I have rotated.  That's what I like about sketches...

They give you a starting point, a blueprint of sorts.  Then your imagination and creativity takes over.

Enjoy!

 

For my card I started with a 6" x 6" lavender cardstock base.

All DP are from my very old selection of Close to My Heart papers from when I was a Consultant

Trying to use up my stash items when I can :)

 

Image is from  The Digi Garden, which you can find HERE

 

I colored the image using the following Copic markers:

B00, BV00, BV02, BV04, C-1, E11, E31, E35, G000, G21, YR04, TR07, YR20

 

Sentiment from Snow Friends at Whimsie Doodles

Finishing touches:  added some adhesive rhinestones

 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

 

Love to Create - #49 - Share your 3 Favorite Colors

I love all colors:  but for winter my fav is blue, lavender and white

 

Without Words - January:  Baby it's Cold Outside

 

Lawnscaping Challenges - Winter Wonderland - Photo inspiration

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you enjoyed your visit and come back soon.

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

 

Digi Haven Challenge

Today I have two post, so make sure you take the opportunity to check both of them out!

 

This is post #2 and it is for my Design Team at Digi Haven

Our Challenge for January 18, 2013 is...

WINTER / SNOW

Our sponsor -  Dilly Beans is offering a prize of 3 images.
Winner determined by random.org from all eligible entries.
 

If you want to join us this challenge check out the How to Play tab.

Here's my card that I made using the adorable #245 FRAMED SNOWMAN #2

I love this sketch I found at  Deconstructed Sketch last week,
however this card is too late to enter in their challenge, but so glad I get to share it with you.

Supplies I used:
Cardstock base is 6" x 6" green and layered with a 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" cream
DP is from Bo-Bunny Snow Day Collection 6" x 6" paper pad

Image:  #245 Framed Snowman #2 from Dilly Beans
"You Warm My Heart" sentiment from My Favorite Things-Pure Innocence - Snow Day

Copic markers used: 
Colorless Blender 0, B00, B12, BV23, C-1, E04, E50, E53, G21, R59, Y17, YG63, YR31, YR61

Other supplies: 
Memento Tuxedo Black ink for the sentiment
Gelly Roll Pen - White from hi-lights on the snowman
Metal tag, ribbon, brads, glue pen and snowy glitter from my stash

I have to admit that it took me 3 tries coloring this image,
just to get the right color combo that I was happy with.
I LOVE the final choice I made and the finished card, hope you do too!

Thanks for stopping by today.
I sure hope you will check out the rest of the Design Teams cards and play along with us.
This challenge will close is two weeks.

Now check out my first post for today HERE

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

The Ribbon Carousel Blog - RCC76 - Winter Spirit
Creative Card Crew - Challenge #27 - Snow & Ice
Crafty Sentiments - Winter Fun
Paper Make Up  - Digi Makeover Challenge #71 - Winter
Eureka Stamps - Challenge #22 - Layer it Up and Let it Snow
The Ribbon Reel - Challenge #44
Winter Wonderland photo inspiration + snowman or snowflake plus ribbon/twine/trim

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Some Frosty Treats...

It's been really frosty in my part of the Pacific NW the last few days.

I am drinking my coffee and cuddled up in a blanket to take the chill off.

No plans today, which is great because I feel like being lazy!

 

But, I did want to share a cute little tag with a treat I made for all 60 co-workers at school.

 

 

Supplies used:

Tags were a find at a yard sale - approximately 2-1/2" x 3-1/2"

All paper from my Close to My Heart stash

Navy cardstock cut 1/2" x 3" for banner, clip the ends with a square punch, also a 3/4" circle punch

Designer Paper cut 2" x 2-1/2"

Cream cardstock - after stamping/coloring image punched out with a 1" circle punch

Snowman face is an old CTMH set - black ink and colored with Copic markers, YR02, YR04

Twilight cardstock I used the following Cricut Cartridges:

Elegant Edges - page 23 <Sclopl-s> cut at 1-1/2"

Joys of the Season - page 61 <Flake-4> cut at 1-1/2"

Frosty Treat sentiment from Jaded Blossom - Winter Candies - Twilight ink on cream cardstock

Finishing Touches:

Sponged Creme Brulee ink around the snowman face

Adhesive pearl to snowflake center

Twilight ribbon to my tag

Adhered the Snowman face to a Pearsons mint pattie

 

 

I thought the tags were so cute laying all over my work table, so many cute snowmen smiles!

 

Here's a close up of the finished tag.
Mint pattie under the snowman face and I added a label to the back side that read:

Happy New Year
Thank you for your Commit "MINT" to our students.

I really hope you have enjoyed my little share today.  Thanks for stopping by!
Have a great weekend and and don't forget to Catch the Frenzy! - Karen
 

It's Freezin' Season

Happy Thursday everyone! 

Karen from Simply Frenzied here, your Guest Designer for Jaded Blossom today! 

 

 

I am Simply Frenzied to be Guest Designing for Jaded Blossom this month,
helping them celebrate their 1 year BIRTHDAY!
 

 Make sure to checkout all the details HERE...
You will find the Design Team inspiration, Mister Linky widget and learn how to win PRIZES!
The theme for this months CHALLENGE:  Crafters Choice
 

Now, I have to say that I have been sitting on pins and needles all month long,

just waiting to share my project with everyone....

Start with a 16 oz. coffee cup with lid.  Thank you Liz from Jaspers Coffee

Solid papers from my stash of scraps
Pattern paper from Doodlebug Design Inc. 6 x 6 paper pad - North Pole

Winter Penguin set (freebie w/ order in November 2012) - Jaded Blossom
Winter Candies - Jaded Blossom
Fancy Topper Die - Jaded Blossom

Winter Penguin colored with Copic markers: 
Y02, Y06, Y17, C-1, C-3, C-5, R20, R22, R27
E21, E35, E37, YG03, YG05, G05, B00, B05

Black, Crystal Blue, Red and Green ink
3/4" circle punch and Hershey Kisses

To finish my project:
I made my own cup sleeve and 3 banners, which were machine stitched to the Fancy Topper front
I cut out and mounted the Winter Penguin to the Fancy Topper
The Fancy Topper was attached to the cup sleeve using two red brads
Fill the coffee cup with the kisses, candy canes and coffee gift card

 Now the hard part...give it to someone special, or just keep it for yourself :)

Thanks for stopping by today and I really hope you enjoyed my project.
I know I enjoyed making it, using Jaded Blossom products and especially sharing it with you.

Now it's your turn, be inspired to create something AMAZING!

I am also entering this card int he following challenges:

Die Cuttin Divas - Challenge #95 - More Holiday Spirit
Jaded Blossom - Special Monthly Challenge:  Crafters Choice
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #187 Not a Card
Anything Goes Challenge - #82 Traditional Colours

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Merry Christmas...

May your Christmas and the New Year bring blessings to you and your family.

 

Thank you for stopping by today...

 It's Christmas and my Design Team post for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

This week brings a new sketch (see below)...

Which was so fun to work with, and has many possibilities.

I hope you enjoy what I came up with and that you will join us for this weeks challenge.

 

 

Supplies used to make this card:

Kraft cardstock from my stash

Designer papers from Echo Park  6 x 6 paper pad - For the Record 2

Scalloped circle from Cricut cartridge "Elegant Edges", page 65 <Flower3> cut at 4-1/2"

Snowmen image from Whimsie Doodles

 

Copic markers used:

B23, B32, BG93, C-5, E00, E33, E35, E51, R20, R27, Blender

Cranberry ink used on the white cardstock for the sentiment found HERE at Jaded Blossom

Punch the sentiment out with 1" circle punch, layer on top 1-1/4" kraft circle punch

 

Finishing touches:

Add red burlap HERE, from Jaded Blossom and jute

Attach the sentiment tag to the jute with a cranberry safety pin

 

 

I sure hope you will have some time this week to be inspired, create and share your creation with us.

 

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

 

Digi Makeover  - Week #68 - Anything Goes w/ a digi

 Fashionista Challenge - Week #10 Winter Challenge

Raise the Bar - #124 Let it Snow

Sweet Stampin' - Seeing Double

2 Sisters Challenge - #123 Krafty Christmas

 

Thanks again from stopping by today - Merry Christmas!

 

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

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: