Sunday, July 29, 2012

Christmas Card Challenges #35 - No Stamping



It's another challenge at Christmas Card Challenges and we would like you to Not Stamp At All on your card this week!

Remember that our challenge is optional, we really just want to help you on your quest to be ready with all your Christmas cards!

Challenges:
Fab N Funky - No Stamping
Crafters Companion - Ho Ho Ho Christmas
2 Sisters - Christmas in July
Belli Challenge - Christmas in July
Creatalicious - Christmas in July
Lexi's - Christmas in July
Clear It Out - Christmas in July
Flourishes - Christmas in July



Card Recipe:
Paper and Sentiment - Mrs Claus Christmas Stack
Border and Corner Punch - Martha Stewart
Buttons - Stash
Ribbon - Michaels





This was an easy challenge for me as the super cute Mrs Claus Kitchen Stack had sentiments included so it was just a case of picking the sentiment, matching the paper and adding some embellishments! When it comes to Christmas Cards we often need to get them finished in a hurry and so being able to make the whole card from the same collection is a great time saver.

Katie

Pile It On #31 - Cute




Happy Sunday morning!
It's time for another challenge at Pile It On and this one is super easy, we want to see something CUTE!
We are sponsored by Soft Pencil and their images and some of the cutest so it was really easy for our team to make some fabulous samples for you.

Challenges:
Card Makin Mama's - 1 Image, 2 Papers, 3 Embellishments
Phindys Place - Buttons
The Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes
CRAFT - Stitching
Digi Doodle Shop - Stripes
Do You Stack Up - For a Friend
Crafty Creations - Buttons



Card Recipe:
Image - Soft Pencil
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Hideaway by First Edition
Banner Punch - Fiskars Jenni Bowlin Scalloped Banner
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace
Sentiment - $1 Spot
Flowers - The Paper Studio
Charm - Hobby Lobby
Twine - The Twinery
Ribbon - Michaels
Buttons - Stash





See how cute was that image? surely you have some cute images in your collection just waiting to be colored and made into a card for us :)

Katie

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Scor-Pal Meets Doodlebug!

Today I will be sharing my project that was featured on the Scor-pal blog as part of this week's Scor-pal and Doodlebug blog week.
Of course, if you missed this project or any of the other great projects from the Scor-pal team you'll want to hop on over there and see what's been going on this week.
Be sure to leave comments on each post from this week for a chance to win some great prizes. Entry deadline in 8am Monday, July 30, so there's still time.

I loved the papers and embellishments so much in this set, they are bright and cheery and just perfect for Summer!
I decided to make 2 cards and an accordion fold mini scrapbook album



My first card is an offset gate fold. I started with a piece of cardstock 6" by 12" and scored along the long side at 4" and 10" and burnished the folds.



I decorated both the inside and out and added a piece of ribbon to act as a closure



I loved this half bracket journal box and I plan to add a sentiment to it when I decide what occasion I will use the card for.



My second card is an envelope style card. I started again with a 6" by 12" piece of cardstock and scored it on the long side at 3" and 9" and burnished the folds. The I trimmed the end panels on the diagonal so when the ends were folded together they formed an open V.
I decorated the front using a double row of punched grass to hold the front closed.


The insert was made from another of the journal boxes, this time a semi circle.



I added a decorated message mat to the back of the insert.



My final project is a mini scrapbook in an accordion fold style.
I started with 2 pieces of cardstock, each one 6" by 12".
I scored along the long side of each piece at 3 1/2". 7" and 10 1/2" and burnished the folds.
I attached both pieces together on the 1 1/2" overlap forming a 6 panel album.



I used a flower border punch to punch all the way along the top edge and accordion folded the album and decorated.



The front sides have a fence and grass border along the bottom edge.





The back of the panels was decorated too.



Now it is ready to add your photos to.

I have a few challenges I would like to enter:
Anything Goes - Not a Square (accordion album)
Papertake Weekly - Make Your Own (the rosette)

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Aloha! Summer is Here with a Hula Girl!

It's Thursday so that means so more great cards on the Digital Delights blog to brighten your day and get you in the mood for creating!
I decided to use the super sweet Hula Halina from the June release. She makes a great card image and I know I'm going to use her again on a scrapbook page about a recent Hawaiian night we went to.

Challenges:
Oozak - Bright Colors (3 entries only)
Freshly Brewed Monthly - Summertime (5 entries only)
Reasonable Ribbon - Sizzling Summer Colors and Ribbon
Crafty Calendar - Fun in Sun
Little Claires - Summer
The Pink Elephant - Summer
Dream Valley - Summer



Card Recipe:
Image - Hula Halina
Sentiment - Luau Sentiment Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Dutch Mustard Soup
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Flower - Hobby Lobby
Fabric Brad - Unknown
Liquid Pearls - Ranger in Bisque






I added liquid pearls for her jewelry, a perfect embellishment as you can make them just the size you want.
Aloha!

Katie

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Magnolia-Licious - Photo Inspiration - Soft, Aqua, Party, Girls

I hope you are enjoying your Summer and still finding time to craft even with all those children around and under your feet!
We have another fabulous challenge for you at Magnolia-Licious and this time we have a gorgeous photo to inspire your creation.

Challenges:
Tilda's Town - Anything Goes
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe - Swirls and Lace
Paper Crafting Journey - Pearls and Swirls
Stamping Scrapping - Bling, Sparkle (1 entry only)
Magnoila Stamp Lovers - Tilda
Crazy 4 Challenges - Stitching (I chose faux)
Totally Gorjuss - Leaf
Creative Inspirations Paint - Favorite Colors (Aqua tones)
Stamptacular Sunday - 2 of More Dies (I used 4)
Color Me Creative - Girly
Lets Ink It Up - All Girl
The Squirrel and The Fox - Kids or Babies




Card Recipe:
Image - Tilda With Blue Blanket
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Blossom Song by DCWV (at Michaels)
Die Cut - Ovals and Beaded Ovals by Spellbinders
Leaf Die - Sizzix
Swirl Die - Elegant Scrollwork by Memory Box
Lace - Wrights
Flowers - Prima
Sentiment - K and Co
Pearls - Recollections





Now if you've been a follower of my blog for a while you'll know that I absolutely love aqua and so this was a super easy project for me to start.
I loved the soft feel from the photo, all those pretty girls in tutu's and I tried to convey that in my card
I hope you like it and I really hope you will use this photo and come and share with us at Magnolia-Licious

Katie

Monday, July 23, 2012

Scor-Pal and Doodlbug together!

Scor-pal and their designers are excited to announce that they are teaming up with Doodlebug for a fun and inspiring week on both the Scor-pal blog and the Doodlebug blog.
The other Scor-pal designers and I have some exciting projects to share. Here's just a peek at what I have created for the event.



Be sure and check out both company blogs starting today, July 23rd, and continuing throughout the week to not only find out how to make this project and many more.
Don't forget to check back each day and leave comments for a chance to win some great prizes.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Christmas Card Challenges #34 - Window Cards


It's another challenge at Christmas Card Challenges and we would like to see you use a window on your card!

Remember that our challenge is optional, we really just want to help you on your quest to be ready with all your Christmas cards!

Challenges:
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes
Oozak - Bright Colors (3 entries only)
Shelly's Thrilling Thirsday - Christmas
Crafters Companion - Ho Ho Ho Christmas
2 Sisters - Christmas in July
Speedy the Fox - Christmas in July
Card Mad Fairy - Christmas in July (1 entry only)
Belli Challenge - Christmas in July
Paper Play - Christmas in July
Creatalicious - Christmas in July
Going Grey - Christmas in July (2 entries only)
Die Cut Divas - Christmas in July and a Die Cut (the window)
Crafty Creations - Tags
Card and Scrap - Wings (on my elf)
Card Cupids - Wings



Card Recipe:
Image - Cherry Kisses Elf from Pollycraft
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper, Sentiment and Owl Accent - Happy Hootin' Holidays by The Paper Studio
Window Die - Grand Maison by Poppystamps


With this card having a window on the front the image is inside alongside a message mat.




I love window cards and when I make them I always say "why don't I make these more often?". The window die from Poppystamps made this one so easy and I hope you can give this style a try and then come and share with us at Christmas Card Challenges


Katie

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Pink Gem #51 - Kraft at Christmas


It's time for another Gem of A Challenge featuring the fabulous designs from Janet at Pink Gem Designs
This week we have a super theme for you, we want to see your Christmas Cards using Kraft!

Challenges:
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes
Shelly's Thrilling Thirsday - Christmas
Crafters Companion - Ho Ho Ho Christmas
2 Sisters - Christmas in July
Creatalicious - Christmas in July
Delightful Challenges - Christmas in July
Paper Play - Christmas in July
Belli Challenge - Christmas in July
Going Grey - Christmas in July (2 entries only)
Craft Your Passion - Kraft and Ribbon
Incy Wincy - Dust It Off (The twill ribbon is years old)
Squigglefly - Recipe (Ribbon, Brad, Punch)
My Time To Craft - Make it Wet (snow)
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (Kraft, Texture and Brad)
Auds Sentiments - Tag (and sentiment)



Card Recipe:
Image - Andy and Snowman
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Wonderland by Recollections
Twill Ribbon - Michaels
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Border Punch - Kaleidoscope by Fiskars
Puffy Paint - Tulip
Glitter - Icicle by Stickles
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Brad - Heidi Grace





So it's never to early to start your Christmas Crafting and we'd love you to use our challenge as a jumping off point! When you are done please come back and share with us at Gem of A Challenge

Katie

Friday, July 20, 2012

Designed 2 Delight - Bird Brain Blog Hop!

Woo Hoo it's time for the fabulous New Releases from Faith at Designed 2 Delight!
We are all a Twitter about these images as the feature the cutest little birdies!
So to celebrate we have all made some fabulous samples for you.
Also you can join in the fun and play in our challenge for fabulous prizes!
The challenge is to take one of the color combinations that any of our team have used and use it on a card created by you!
All the details of the challenge can be found on the Designed 2 Delight Blog
All my cards have been entered in challenges and if you are here to comment you may have to scroll to find your card, thanks for understanding.

Challenges (Bird and Vase:
Lexi's - For a Friend
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Love to Create - 3 of Something
Ribbon Carousel - Color Combo (Pink, Dark Pink and Green)
Sassy Cheryl - Fancy Borders



Card Recipe:
Image - Bouquet Chick and Sentiment
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Bird Song by First Edition
Border Punch - Kaleidoscope by Fiskars
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Buttons - Stash





Challenges (Just Relax)
Patties Creations - Summertime
Daisy Doodles - Here Comes The Sun
Everybody Art - Summertime
Tuesday Throwdown - Clear Elements (dewdrops)



Card Recipe:
Image - Tropical Chick and Sentiment
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Desert Blooms by First Edition
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Daisy
Ribbon - Michaels





Challenges (Martini Chick)
The Poodles Parlour - Use a Digi (3 entries only)
Freshly Brewed - Food/Drink



Card Recipe:
Image - Martini Chick and Sentiment
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Daydream by First Edition
Flowers - Prima and The Paper Studio
Ribbon - Unknown
Button - Unknown
Twine - The Twinery





Challenges (Birthday Pick Up)
Digital Tuesday - All Tied Up (the twine in the buttons)
Crop Stop - Photo Corners
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes



Card Recipe:
Image - Birthday Pick Up and Sentiment
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Hideaway by First Edition
Button - Unknown
Twine - The Twinery





Thanks so much for blog hoppin' with D2D! Remember, you can enter our Blog Hop Challenge for a chance to win some FREE Digis! Also, all New Release Digital Stamps will be on SALE until July 23. Details HERE. For more inspiring ideas from this new release, please visit the other designers' blogs:

Katie

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Digital Delights - In The Kitchen with Chef Luigi!

It's Thursday so that means so more great cards on the Digital Delights blog to brighten your day and get you in the mood for creating!
I decided to go with a guy that always makes me smile, Chef Luigi!

Challenges:
Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Lia Stampz - Anything Goes (1 entry only)
The Poodles Parlour - Use a Digi (3 entries only)
The Secret Crafter - Food and Drink
Freshly Brewed - Food/Drink
Do You Stack Up - Food
Especially Made for You - 3 Colors (Black, Red and White)
Creative Card Crew - Black Cardstock



Card Recipe:
Image - Chef Luigi
Medium - Copic Markers
Sentiment and Border Stickers - French Kitchen from Reminisce
Paper - Countryside Villa by The Paper Studio
Ribbon - Stash





Super simple to color and I used the classic French Kitchen designs from the paper to dictate the color scheme.
I hope you enjoyed him and be sure to check out the other fabulous cards from the team on the Digital Delights blog

Katie

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Christmas Card Challenges #33 - Emboss Resist


It's another challenge at Christmas Card Challenges and we would like to see you use the Emboss Resist Technique on your card!
Now I will admit that I didn't follow the challenge this week, not because I forgot but because I just couldn't get the technique to work for me. I threw away 4 tries before giving up. But remember that our challenge is optional, we really just want to help you on your quest to be ready with all your Christmas cards! (and that's why I just went ahead and did a card with a different technique :))

Challenges:
Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafters Companion - Ho Ho Ho Christmas
2 Sisters - Christmas in July
Little Red Wagon - Christmas in July
Robyns Fetish - Christmas in July
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas in July
Totally Gorjuss - Christmas in July
Jellypark - Christmas in July
Creative Inspirations Paint - Christmas in July
Use It Tuesday - Embossing
Twisted Tuesday - Holiday and 2 from List (I chose sticker and die cut)
Winter Wonderland - Sentiment as Focus
Moving Along With the Times - Sentiment Only
4 Crafty Chicks - Stripes


Card Recipe:
Paper and Sentiment - Merry Christmas by Echo Park
Ribbon - Michaels
Chipboard Border - Recollections
Embossing Folder - Tiny Stars by The Paper Studio
Die Cut - Holly Border by Spellbinders
Pearls - Bridal Dept (colored with R46 Copic)
Rhinestones - Michaels





I hope you can join in with us this week at Christmas Card Challenges
Katie