Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Life is Not Measured - Magnolia-Licious Challenge - Monochromatic - Paris Tilda

It's time for team B to share their creations for the Magnolia-Licious Challenge
Our challenge is for Monochromatic cards and you can enter your creations at THIS POST where you can also see Team A's creations

Challenges:
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Whimsy Inspires - Monochromatic
Sisterhood of Crafters - Lots of Layers (3 entries only)
Marvelous Magnolia - Layer It Up
Cute Card Thursday - Dies/Punches
Amusing Challenges - Die Cuts
Hanna and Friends - Butterflies
Cutie Pie - 3's (3 butterflies)
Card Makin Mamas - Vintage/Shabby Chic
Patties Creations - Vintage
Fantasy Stampers - Here Come the Girls (3 entries only)
Lovely Hanglar and Sweet Magnolia - Just for Girls
Dutch Magnolia Lovers - Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
DL Art - Anything Goes (one entry a day)
Docerela - Anything Goes (1 entry only)


Card Recipe:
Image - Paris Tilda
Sentiment - 3 Bugs in a Rug
Paper - Countryside Villa by The Paper Studio
Medium - Copic Markers
Flowers and Doily - The Paper Studio
Butterflies - Recollections
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Oval Die - Sizzix
Lace - The Paper Studio







I decided to go with sepia tones for my monochromatic card and used one of my favorite older Tildas, Paris Tilda, and some French inspired style patterned papers.
I hope that you enjoyed her and be sure to enter your card, you have almost a week left and Good Luck!

Katie

Monday, September 29, 2014

Joy to The World! - The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for another challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls and as always it is Anything Goes but we would love to see you use a Bow on your cards too!

Challenges:
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Papertake Weekly - Oh How Cute (5 entries only)
Cute Card Thursday - Dies/Punches
My Perfect Life - Christmas
Crafty Hazelhuts Christmas Extra - Christmas
ABC Christmas - S for Something Festive
Crafting by Designs - Christmas
Art Impressions - Holiday Sparkle (2 entries only)
Winter Wonderland - Christmas and Layers
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Make it Colorful and Christmas
Christmas Card Challenges - Christmas
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes
DL Art - Anything Goes (one entry a day)




Card Recipe:
Image -
Paper - Woodland Wonderland by The Paper Studio
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Wreath - Hobby Lobby
Rhinestones - Want 2 Scrap
Border and Corner Punch - Martha Stewart






So now it's your turn, go ahead add a Bow and join in with us at The Paper Nest Dolls and Good Luck!

Katie

Sunday, September 28, 2014

PIO #39 - Digital Delights - The Witching Hour/Halloween

It's Sunday so that means a new challenge at Pile It On!
We are sponsored by the wonderful Digital Delights and our theme is "The Witching Hour/Halloween"

Challenges:
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Fitztown - Animals and Digi
Papertake Weekly - Oh How Cute (5 entries only)
Cute Card Thursday - Dies/Punches
Paper Pretties - Halloween
Art Impressions - Holiday Sparkle (2 entries only)
Auds Sentiments - Halloween Sentiments
Alphabet Challenge - Q for Quadruple (4 glitter dots)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
DL Art - Anything Goes (one entry a day)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)




Card Recipe:
Image - Weenie Patchy
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - The Spookytime Stack by DCWV
Sentiment - Wicked Sentiment Set
Label Die - Labels 12 by Spellbinders
Happy Halloween Die - Memory Box
Glitter Dots - Recollections






How cute is little Patchy? Whether you like your Halloween sweet or scary you must come over and join with us at Pile It On!

Katie

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Pink Gem #129 - Clean and Simple - Strawberry Bella

It's time for another challenge at A Gem of A Challenge and our theme is "Clean and Simple"
Now I am so not a Clean and Simple girl so these type of challenges are hard for me but I think I did OK this time, especially as I got to work with the adorable Strawberry Bella

Challenges:
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Fitztown - Animals and Digi
Papertake Weekly - Oh How Cute (5 entries only)
Cute Card Thursday - Dies/Punches
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Incy Wincy - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes/Pink
DL Art - Anything Goes (one entry a day)
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes
A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes (5 entries only)



Card Recipe:
Image - Strawberry Bella
Sentiment - Sunshine and Smiles
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Vintage Girl by Martha Stewart
Border Punch - Hearts by Martha Stewart
Scalloped Circle Die - Sizzix
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby






So there you go, my Clean and Simple card and now it's time for you to enter our A Gem of A Challenge and Good Luck!

Katie

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Fall Into Autumn - Digital Delights - Acorn Set

Happy Fall Y'all!
We are now officially in the Autumn Season and so I have a cute card featuring the Acorn Fall Value Set from Digital Delights to welcome this wonderful time of year!

Challenges:
Fitztown - Animals and Digi
Animal Friends - Autumn and Animal
Seemcrafts - Autumn
Melonheadz Friends - Autumn (2 entries only)
Corrosive - Autumn/Fall (3 entries only)
Cutie Pie - Cute and Shades of Autumn
Paper Minutes - Colors of Autumn
Bearly Mine - Autumn Colors
Craftin Desert Divas - Fall
Die Cuttin Divas - Fall
Going Grey - Fall (2 entries only)
Mema's Crafts - Fall Colors
Bloggers Challenge - Fall Colors
QKR Stampede - Fall Colors (4 entries only)
Simply Create Too - Fall Colors (3 entries only)
Dies R Us - Fall Harvest (and dies)
Creatalicious - Flower Power
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Papertake Weekly - Oh How Cute (5 entries only)
Incy Wincy - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
DL Art - Anything Goes (one entry a day)
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes




Card Recipe:
Image - Acorn Fall Value Set
Sentiment - Fall Sentiments Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Apple Cider by Bo Bunny
Leaves, Circle and Scalloped Circle Dies - Sizzix
Bow Die - My Favorite Things
Brad - Bo Bunny Apple Cider
Border Punch - Fiskars







Be sure to drop by the Digital Delights Blog to see all the other wonderful samples from the talented design team.

Katie

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Cuddly Buddly New Releases - Christmas Wreath

Hello and welcome to another card from the NEW CLEAR STAMPS at Cuddly Buddly!!
We are heading faster and faster towards Christmas and these stamps will make it so easy to get those Christmas cards ready!

Challenges:
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Left of Center - Stripes
Dream It Up - Christmas
Crafty Hazelhuts Christmas Extra - Christmas
My Perfect Life - Christmas
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas in September (1 entry only)
ABC Christmas - S for Something Festive
One Crazy Stamper - Halloween/Christmas (no digi)
Die Cut Divas - Something New (the stamps)
Love to Create - Fussy Cut
Love to Scrap - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Incy Wincy - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
A Creative Romance - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
DL Art - Anything Goes (one entry a day)
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes



Card Recipe (wreath):
Image and Sentiment - Merry Little Christmas
Paper - Winter Wonderland by Recollections
Medium - Copic Markers
Circle Die - Little B
Bow Die - My Favorite Things
Pearl Brad - The Eyelet Outlet
Glitter Pen - Wink of Stella






Be sure to take a moment to visit my teammates, Carolyn and Gail as they are showcasing different sets throughout the month for you to see.
Also if you are not a fan at the Cuddly Buddly Facebook Page yet then be sure to drop over and "like" us so you don't miss a thing!

Monday, September 22, 2014

Halloween House - Fall/Halloween Scor-Pal Tutorial week

Today is Day 1 of a week of Fall/Halloween tutorials at Scor-Pal
My tutorial is for a cute Halloween House, perfect for hiding treats in!




Project Recipe:
Cardstock and Patterned Paper - Unknown
Scoring Tool - Scor-Pal
Adhesive - Scor-Tape
Fence Punch - Martha Stewart
Scalloped Punch - Fiskars
Pumpkin Dies - Dayco




Take 2 pieces of cardstock 5" by 12" and score at 1" with the 5" side at the top fence and then at 1", 5" and 11" on the 12" side.



Burnish all scored lines and snip as in the photo to create flaps.



Add Scor-Tape to the flaps to form the base of the house.



Form 2 sides of the house using one piece of the cardstock and your Scor-Tool to create crisp corners



Repeat with the other piece of cardstock and attach together to form the 4 walls of the house. (don't worry about a base it will come later) Your house will measure 6" by 4"



Punch a 12" strip with your fence punch from a full piece of cardstock. After punching trim to a height of 2" on a trimmer. Then on your Scor-Pal score a line 1/4" from the bottom of your fence and burnish. These measurements will vary depending on what you use for your fence. Just remember that you need to leave room to be able to form a flap that will attach to the base.



Repeat with other strips until you have enough to go around the base of your house. Form corners as in the photo. I wanted my base to measure 6 1/2" by 5" and adjusted the punched pieces to fit (with their repeating design matching up) and trimmed to form a gate space (so the trick or treaters can visit the house :).



Attach the base to the fences with Scor-Tape



The house will fit to the base. You will attach with Scor-Tape later after decorating.



To make the roof start with a piece of cardstock 4 1/4" by 8" and score at 8" on the 8" side and burnish.



For the sides of the roof have 2 pieces of cardstock 5 1/2" by 4". At the center point on the 5 1/2" side (so 2 3/4") mark with a pen. Draw 2 diagonal guide lines from the that point to each bottom corner. Use those lines as a guide to line up on your Scor-Pal and score the diagonal lines and burnish.



Attach the roof sides at one side to the roof top as in the photo. Sorry it is hard to see, it is hard to edit it lighter with it being a black roof.



Trim off the overlap so that the sides match the level of the roof. It is so much easier to do it this way as the scored diagonal lines are easy rather than have to measure in on the sides before scoring and you are much less likely to make a mistake. Also trim the tiny piece that overlaps on the front too (I left it on the photo so you could see what I was referring to)



Attach the other side of the roof and use your Scor-Tool in the corners to complete the roof.

Now decorate the house as you desire.







The roof is easily removed to add treats if you would like or you could use it as a gift box.



I hand cut windows and a door and found this little round sticker that I thought looked a little like a wreath to fit on the door. You can decorate how you like.



I hope you enjoyed this and be sure to drop me a message if you have any questions.

Katie


Challenges:
A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Ladybug Crafts - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Ruby's Rainbow - Anything Goes
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes
DL Art - Anything Goes (one entry a day)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
A Creative Romance - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Nutcrafters - Anything But Square
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes (not cards)
Decorate to Celebrate - Anything Goes (decoration/not a card)
All Crafts - Anything But a Card
Dragon's Lair - Anything But a Card
Divas by Design - Anything But a Card
Hobby Cutz - Not a Card
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Corrosive - Autumn/Fall (3 entries only)
Craftin Desert Divas - Fall
Great Impressions - Get Your Spook On
One Crazy Stamper - Halloween/Christmas (no digi)
Come and Get It - Use 3 of Something (3 pumpkins)
Robyn's Fetish - Die or Punch


Thursday, September 18, 2014

Harvest Blessings with Scarecrow Willie! Digital Delights

Ok, now I'm getting worried as this year is going so fast it will be Christmas before we know it!
But before we get to Christmas we have other holidays and one of my favorites is Halloween and the NEW RELEASES AT DIGITAL DELIGHTS feature fabulous new images and sentiments just for that holiday!
This week I used one of my favorite characters, a cute scarecrow, and he is just so cute!

Challenges:
Eclectic Paperie - Fall (3 entries only)
Milk Coffee - Colors of Autumn (3 entries only)
Crafting For All Seasons - Colors of Autumn
Simply Create Too - Fall/Autumn
Corrosive - Autumn/Fall (3 entries only)
Come and Get It - Digi with an Autumn Theme
Stempelsonne - Scarecrow
Craftin Desert Divas - Fall
Craft Your Passion - Harvest Time
Shabby Tearoom - Fall Inspiration and include a Pumpkin
Cutie Pie - Cute and Shades of Autumn
Whoopsi Daisy - Colors of Autumn
Lexi's Creations - Autumn Colors (2 entries only)
Crafty Sentiments - Autumn Colors (1 entry only)
Melonheadz Friends - Autumn (2 entries only)
Oldie but a Goodie - Autumn (old item is paper)
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Fairytale Stampers - Favorite Punch
Glitter N Sparkle - Use a Punch
Papertake Weekly - Punch It Out
The Paper Shelter - Ribbon, Twine and/or Floss
Simon Says Stamp - Tag It (make or add a tag)
Ruby's Rainbow - Anything Goes
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes




Card Recipe:
Image - Pumpkin Scene and Scarecrow Willie
Sentiment - Fall Sentiments Set
Paper - The Pumpkin Patch by DCWV
Burlap Tag - The Paper Studio
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Border Punch - Fiskars Threading Water
Grass Punch - McGill






I cute both Willie and the scene out after coloring and matted them on a subtly patterned paper, makes for a different look and is nice for a change.
Be sure to drop by the Digital Delights Blog to see all the other wonderful samples from the talented design team.

Katie

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Twisted Easel - Cuddly Buddly September New Releases!

Yay, more NEW CLEAR STAMPS at Cuddly Buddly!!
We are heading faster and faster towards Christmas and these stamps will make it so easy to get those Christmas cards ready!

Challenges:
Fussy and Fancy - More than One Fold
Dream It Up - Christmas
Christmas Card Challenges - Christmas
Paper Creator Crafts - Christmas (3 entries only)
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Extra - Christmas
My Perfect Life - Christmas
Cute Card Thursday - Too Cute!
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
City Crafter - Diagonal (shape of card, hope it counts :))
Clear It Out - Polka Dots
Fairytale Stampers - Favorite Punch
Glitter N Sparkle - Use a Punch
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes




Card Recipe:
Image and Sentiment - Merry Little Christmas
Paper - Back to Basics Christmas by Dovecraft
Medium - Copic Markers
Border Punch and Circle Punch - Marta Stewart
Tree Die Cut - Accucut
Button - Unknown
Jute Twine - Cuddly Buddly






I decided to make a Twisted Easel card featuring 3 of the stamps from the Merry Little Christmas set. I cut out the two characters and placed them in a snowy scene.
Be sure to take a moment to visit my teammates, Carolyn and Gail as they are showcasing different sets throughout the month for you to see.
Also if you are not a fan at the Cuddly Buddly Facebook Page yet then be sure to drop over and "like" us so you don't miss a thing!


Monday, September 15, 2014

Merry Christmas! - The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes

It's time for another challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls and as always it is Anything Goes!


Challenges:
Hobbybook - Girly (3 entries only)
We Do Doobadoo - Feminine
One Stitch At a Time - Use a Die (3 entries only)
Di's Digis - Stripes or Checks
Sweet Stampin - Spots and Stripes
Cute Card Thursday - Too Cute!
Paper Creator Crafts - Christmas (3 entries only)
CRAFT - Christmas (5 entries only)
Dream It Up - Christmas
My Perfect Life - Christmas
Christmas Card Challenges - Christmas
Crafty Hazelhuts Christmas Extra - Christmas
Brown Sugar - Celebrations
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Patterned Paper
Treasured Times - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes



Card Recipe:
Image - Christmas Flower Ellie
Paper - A Very Merry Christmas by The Paper Studio
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Medium - Copic Markers
Flowers - Recollections
Die - Sizzix
Glitter - Stickles Icicle





I added Icicle Stickles as they are the chunkiest I have to make the look of sparkly fur on her coat and hat and I really like the way it turned out and hope you do too!

Katie

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Autumn Splendor - PIO #37 - Aurora Wings - Feathers and/or Flowers

Good morning and I have a piece of Autumnal beauty for you today in my card for our Flowers and/or Feathers challenge at Pile It On!
We are sponsored by Aurura Wings and I got to color the gorgeous Poppy Elf by Aurora Wings and she is fabulous!


Challenges:
Eclectic Paperie - Fall (3 entries only)
Die Cuttin Divas - Photo Inspiration (Fall) and Dies
Add a Little Dazzle - Fall Inspirational Photo
DL Art - Fall
Simply Create Too - Fall/Autumn
Seemcrafts - Autumn
Bearly Mine - Autumn Colors
Stampavie and More - Autumn Colors
Milk Coffee - Colors of Autumn (3 entries only)
Mema's Crafts - Fall Colors
Creative Moments - Fall Colors
Creative Colors - Yellow, Orange, White and Twine
A Little Bit Crafty - Distress It
Lia Stampz - Feminine/Girly (1 entry only)
Hobbybook - Girly (3 entries only)
Crafting with Dragonflies - Girly and Lacy
Delicious Doodles - Fancy and Frilly
Oldie but a Goodie - Stitching (old items are papers)
Our Daily Bread - Stitch It (1 entry only)
Penny's Challenge - Stitching (mine is faux)
Fantastic Tuesday - Add a Button
Crafty Sentiments - Spots (on the paper and the image)
Alphabet Challenge - P is for Pretty Petals
Aurora Wings Facebook Challenge - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Ladybug Crafts - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafty Bloggers - Anything Goes (3 entries only)


Card Recipe:
Image - Poppy Elf by Aurora Wings
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Sassafras Mix and Mend, Echo Park Perfect Summer and Jillbean Soup Cold Avocado Soup
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Doily Die - English Tea Party by Cheery Lynn Designs
Flowers - Recollections
Trim and Lace - Hobby Lobby
Button - Unknown
Twine - The Twinery







I hope you like her and will go over to Pile It On! and see the other fabulous creations including some gorgeous work from the Aurora Wings Design Team!

Katie