A Warm Hello - Inky Impressions Blog Hop

Welcome to a special post today, it is New Release day at Inky Impressions and we are celebrating with a Blog Hop!!
You should have come to me from Karen but if you didn't please go back to the start at Inky Impressions Challenge blog so you don't miss a single spot!
In case you get lost along the way all the participating blogs and below for your reference.

Inky Impressions Challenge blog
Audrey
Danni
Elisabete
Jenée
Jessie
Julie Ann
Karen
Katie YOU ARE HERE
Tanya
Inky Impressions Inspiration blog

Now what would the point of a Blog Hop be without a prize? Well you could win the ENTIRE NEW DIGI RELEASE just by leaving a comment!
A random comment will be drawn from all the comments on all the blogs at the end of the hop, which is August 22nd, so the more blogs you comment on the better your chances of winning!

Challenges:
Crafting By Design - Anything Goes
Robyns Fetish - Lots of Layers
Melonheadz - Flowers Everywhere
Eureka Stamps - Blooms and Blossoms
Get Inky - Ribbon
The Paper Shelter - Ribbon
Pennys - Ribbon
Can You Digi It? - Lift Me Up (encouraging sentiment)
Artistic Impressions - Punches/Die Cuts
Crafty Boots - Die Cuts

Card Recipe:
Image - A Warm Hello
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Chloe by 3 Bugs in a Rug
Daisies - Jolees
Ribbon - May Arts
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Scalloped Circle Die - Quickutz
Butterfly Die - Simon Says Stamp
Bow Corner Die - Memory Box

I really liked this little image and decided to layer it a few times for dimension. I used one of my favorite papers, good job I bought a dozen sheets as it is hard to find now unless in a kit.
Anyway now you have seen my card be sure to HOP HOP HOP on over to Tanya and see what a wonderful creation she has for you!
Have fun and KEEP ON HOPPING!!!
Katie

Eat Dessert First - Digital Delights

It's that day again, Thursday, and it means a new card for Digital Delights!
This week I'm cooling off a little with a nice Ice Cream Sundae!

Challenges:
Crafting By Design - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Country View - Quotes or Sayings (this one is by Ernestine Ulmer)
Challenges and Candy - Colors, Smells, Tastes of Summer
Color Me Creative - Pretty in Pink
2 Sisters - Favorite Embellishments (Pearls)

Card Recipe:
Image - Ice Cream Accessories
Sentiment - Ice Cream Sentiments
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - DCWV
Doily - Wilton
Pearls - Recollections
Glitter - Stickles in Cotton Candy
3D Paint - Polymark

The image was from a super selection of accessories but I decided to print it at a full image size to make it the star of the card. I layered it up and added sprinkles in the form of glitter and chocolate sauce in the form of glossy paint, it looks almost real!
I hope you liked it and make sure to see my other post today for the Inky Impressions blog hop.
Katie

You're Berry Cute - Digital Delights

Happy Thursday everyone!
It's time for another Summery card and this time it features the super cute Strawberry Barnaby from Digital Delights!

Challenges:
A Little Bit Crafty - Summer
Belli - Summer
Happy Campers - Summer
Anything Goes - Food
Bearly Mine - Tic Tac Toe (Ribbon, Circles (the embossing) and Die Cut)
Crafty Boots - Die Cuts
The Paper Shelter - Punches/Dies
City Crafter - Dots (on the embossing)
Top Tip Tuesday - Embossing (heat or dry)
Pennys - Dry Embossing
Crafty Sentiments - Animals
Flutterby Wednesdays - Any Winged Creature
Addicted to Stamps - Wonderful Wings
Glitter N Sparkle - Add Some Red
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (optional sentiment)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Going Grey - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Strawberry Barnaby
Sentiment - Berry Sweet Sentiment
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Best Occasions
Ribbon - Unknown
Die Cut - Floral Ovals by Spellbinders
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Pearls - Michaels

I fussy cut Barnaby out and embossed the background on the oval mat as I thought it looked a little like the seeds on the strawberries :)
I hope you liked this and be sure to drop by the Digital Delights blog to see all the other wonderful cards from my teammates.
Katie

See the Beauty All Around with Goldie - "W"ednesday!

Woo Hoo it's "W"ednesday!!!
That means some great inspiration using Wee Stamps and Wild Rose Studio at Magnolia-Licious
I decided to keep with a Summer theme and use the gorgeous Goldie by Wee Stamps. It took a couple of attempts to get this card right, I have half finished cards in other color combinations on my desk but once I found the lighthouse in my drawer of "beach" themed goodies I knew I had to go the soft color theme route.

Challenges:
Milk Coffee - Coloring (3 entries only)
Great Impressions - Square Card (3 entries only)
Crafty Boots - Die Cuts
Top Tip Tuesday - Embossing (heat or dry)
Pollycraft - Fun In The Sun (3 entries only)
Sugar Creek Hollow - Water, Water, Everywhere
The House That Stamps Built - Water Element
Sweet Stampin - By the Seaside
Opus Gluei - Beach
Creative Moments - Sea/Seashore
The Squirrel and The Fox - Nautical/Sea Life
Craft Your Passion - All At Sea
Parade Your Crafts - Down By The Sea (2 entries only)
Timbro Scrap Mania - Underwater World
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes (optional sentiment)
Craftin Boutique - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Just For Fun - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Going Grey - Anything Goes (2 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Goldie by Wee Stamps
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - DCWV
Sentiment - DCWV
Lighthouse - Provo Craft
Die Cut - Sizzix
Trim - Multicraft Imports
Mesh Ribbon - Mon Ami Gabby
Shell Buttons - Dress It Up
Shine - Diamond Glaze by Judikins
Embossing Enamel - Iced Ivory by Stampendous

Now with the ocean theme I decided it was the perfect time to do a little "Frantaging" and the Aged Ivory was the perfect color, looks like sparkly sand when heated. I added Diamond Glaze to the bubbles and I'm really pleased with the results. The mesh and trim I picked up at a scrapbook expo in June and the little shell buttons I have had for ages.
After a couple of false starts I really love the end result and hope you will too.
Please pop over to Magnolia-Licious to see what my teammates in team B have to show you, you will be in for a treat I know!
Katie

I Love My Teacher - PIO #31 - School

It's time for a new challenge at Pile It On and this week we want to see your creations about school!!
We are sponsored by the fabulous Meljens Designs and the team have some fabulous creations for you to see.

Challenges:
Paper Playtime - Patterned Paper (3 entries only)
Pennys - Stitching (real or faux)
My Hearts Pieces - Stitching (real or faux)
Di's Digis - Stitching (real or faux)
Milk Coffee - Coloring (3 entries only)
Paper Crafting Journey - Punches/Dies
2 Creative Chicks - Anything Kids (3 entries only)
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Craftin Boutique - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Book Girl
Sentiment - I Love My Teacher
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Bo Bunny
Die - Lacey Circle by Spellbinders
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Fabric Brads - The Paper Studio

So now it is over to you, get a jump start on Back to School and play along with us at Pile It On this week!
Katie

Thanks a Melon - The Craft Garden - Color Challenge

It's a bittersweet kind of post as I have a new card for The Craft Garden but it will be the last one over there for a while as the challenge is taking a break. Hopefully it will be back but even if not then it was a short but satisfying journey.
The theme (there is no challenge) for this card is the color combo of Red, Orange, Green and Yellow, perfect for a fruity summer creation don't you think?

Challenges
Color Me Creative - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
613 Avennue Create - Anything Goes
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
Paper Pretties - Thanks So Much
C is for Challenge - Fresh and Bright
Dream Valley - Summer Days
Inky Chicks - Summer Colors (3 entries only)
Victorine Originals - Summer Colors
Crazy Challenge - Summertime
Catered Crop - Summertime
City Crafter - Summertime
Delicious Doodles - Summertime (1 entry only)
Hobbycutz - Summer
Belli - Summer
Cut It Up - Summer (and Die Cut)
Nut Crafters - Summer Sunshine Fun (1 entry only)
Paper Crafting Journey - Punches/Dies (3 entries)
Paper Playtime - Patterned Paper (3 entries only)
Tammys Scrapin Corner - Use a Digi (2 entries)
Crazy 4 Challenges - Picnic

Card Recipe:
Image - Bugaboo Thanks a Melon
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Bo Bunny
Pinwheels - Recollections
Die Cut - Lattice Rectangles by Spellbinders
Embossing Folder - Spellbinders
Doily - Wilton

I really love this image, so much fun and you can't get anymore Summery than a big juicy watermelon!
I hope you enjoyed this card and please pop over to see the last creations for a while at The Craft Garden
Katie

Digital Delights - New Releases - Bat Briana

I'm back!!
Thanks for sticking around while I took a little break from blogging, I'm easing back in and hope to be back to full speed very soon.
It's a great day to be back as it is NEW RELEASE DAY at Digital Delights!
Wendy has created a really fun release this month, we are all going to be Super Heroes!!

Challenges:
Color Me Creative - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Eureka Stamps - Anything Goes
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
613 Avennue Create - Anything Goes
Die Cuttin Divas - Anything Goes (with a die cut)
Paper Crafting Journey - Punches/Dies (3 entries)
Craft Creations - Die Cuts
Oldie But a Goodie - Best Dressed (old item is the border and the brads)
Paper Playtime - Patterned Paper (3 entries only)
Tammys Scrapin Corner - Use a Digi (2 entries)
Whoopsi Daisy - Wings
That Craft Place - A Girl Thing

Card Recipe:
Image - Bat Briana
Sentiment - Super Sentiments
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - All Hallows Eve by Carta Bella
Border - K and Co
Fabric Brads - The Paper Studio
Dies - Lacey Circles by Spellbinders and Rounded Square by Lifestyle Crafts
Glitter - Crystal Stickles and Glamour Dust

This was such a fun card to make, I just couldn't resist adding a little glitter, surely every Super Girl needs a little Glam doesn't she? hee hee!
Anyway I am happy to be back creating and blogging and make sure you drop by the Digital Delights Blog to see all the other fabulous creations from my team mates.
Katie

An Amazing Birthday! Buttons the Clown

I already had this card made before taking my blogging sabbatical and it seems a shame not to share it
It features Buttons the Clown from Digital Delights and it will be going to a very special little boy in my life in less than a month, good job he doesn't look at my blog!
I want to thank each and every member of the teams I am on for supporting me during this break, my family has to come first at the moment, but I will be back up to speed soon, by the middle of August at the latest. I miss you all and hope my followers will stay around during this slow down.

Challenges:
Creative Corner - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Anything Goes - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Rhedd and Rosie - Anything Goes
Color Me Creative - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes
LEJ Designs - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi
A Little Bit Crafty - Dies (3 entries only)
Addicted to Stamps - Lots of Layers
Catered Crop - Button Up
Papertake Weekly - Buttons and Bows
As You Like It - Favorite Special Occasion and Why (this card is for my son's upcoming birthday and I love to see my children enjoying their special day)
Nutcrafters - For the Boys
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Birthday (1 entry only)
613 Avenue Create - Birthday
Emerald Faeries - Happy Birthday
Use it Tuesday - Birthday (hoarded supply is the chipboard number)
Creative Crafts - Numbers
Digitally Sweet - Bright Colors
2 Sisters - Make It Sparkle
Crafting For All Seasons - Bingo! (I chose Buttons, Digi Image and Ribbon)

Card Recipe:
Image - Buttons the Clown
Sentiment - Circus Tickets Sentiment Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - The Birthday Wishes Stack by DCWV
Banner Border Punch - Fiskars Jenni Bowlin Border Punch Jester
Die Cut - Xyron Creatopia Shapez Die Frame Two
Chipboard Number - Unknown
Glitter - Martha Stewart Fine Glitter Garnet
Ribbon - Grosgrain Candy Stripe Ribbon 7/8" Yellow
Buttons - The Paper Studio
Twine - The Twinery

I just love this guy and by taking the colors from the papers and coloring him to match made me smile even more.
My next post is scheduled for August 1st and then gradually back into my regular posting over the following few weeks.
Anyway if you popped over, thanks so much and look after yourselves.
Katie

A Little Birdhouse Tutorial for Scor-Pal and Clearsnap

Today it's my turn to share my project from the great products at Scor-Pal and Clearsnap

I made a cute Birdhouse that can be used as a gift box.

Project Recipe:
Scoring Tool - Scor-Pal
Mat - Scor-Mat
Adhesive - Scor-Tape
Paper - My Minds Eye
Fence Border Punch - Fiskars
Loop Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Flower Die - Ellentina
Frame Die - Nellies
Flourish Die - Elegant Scrollwork by Memorybox
Ink - Inx Chox
Paint - Smooch
Spray - Smooch Spritz
Embossing Powder - Mix'd Media Inx in Chiffon, Honey and Peridot

For the sides of the birdhouse you need to 2 pieces of card stock measuring 6" by 5"
The base is 4" square
The front and back are 4" by 6"

For the sides score and 1" and 5" along the 6" side and at 1" on the 5" side.
Snip the corner as in the photo to form the flap that will create the base of the side and add Scor-Tape to adhere

Form the sides as shown in the photo using your Scor-Tool to create tight, crisp corners.

Add the 4" square base to the two sides.

Create the front and back by cutting at an angle from a 2" point on each long side to the center point (2") on the short side as in the photo.

Using a nesting style die cut a window in the front panel and then nest two together to cut a frame to go around the window and attach using Scor-Tape

Ink all edges with the Mix'd Media Inx pad

Attach the front and back panels to the flaps on the side pieces to form the birdhouse.

When I created mine I added an additional base (5" by 4" scored at 1/2" and 4 1/2" along the 5" side) to the inside in the opposite direction of the original base to give more stability

The roof is made from a piece of coordinating card stock measuring 6" by 8". Score at 4" along the 8" side and at 1" and 5" along the 6" side. Burnish the score lines and snip at the 4" score line to the intersecting score as in the photo to create the angle to make the roof. Ink all edges if desired.

Adhere the corners with Scor-Tape and use your Scor-Tool on the inside corners to create crisp corners.

The roof sits perfectly on the birdhouse

To decorate the flower I created some embossed flowers from flower dies, clear embossing ink, the Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder in Chiffon and my heat gun.

You can see the great enamel look the embossing powder gives to the flower>

For added sparkle I added some Smooch Spritz to the flowers.

Using the same technique I then created an enamelled punched edge and also flourishes.

I also punched strips for the roof to resemble a tiled look.

I hope you enjoyed this, sorry for the photo overload but I didn't want you to miss anything :)
Katie

Challenges:
2 Creative Chicks - 3D
Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything But a Card
One Stitch at a Time - More than One Fold
Carfting with Dragonflies - Unusual Fold
My Craft Spot - Wrap It Up
Cupcake Challenges - Anything But Square
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
C is for Challenge - Flowers (1 entry only)
Crazy Challenge - Without Stamps
Oldie but a Goodie - In The Garden (old items are the border punches)
Papertake Weekly - Old, New, Borrowed, Blue (Old - Punches, New - Dies)

Pile It On #27 - Food

It's time for a new challenge at Pile It On and this week we want to see "Food" on your creations!!
It's Summer so there are plenty of fruits you could use, or maybe BBQ, all works!

Challenges:
Emerald Faeries - Happy Birthday
Lia Stampz - Happy Birthday (1 entry only)
Graph It - Birthday (and alcohol markers)
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Color Me Creative - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
One Stop Craft - Anything Goes
Diva's by Design - Cute (2 entries only)
4 Crafty Chicks - Dry Embossing
Crafty Catz - It's Childs Play (1 entry only)
Digitally Sweet - Recipe for a Picnic
Stampin for the Weekend - Pink and Green (1 entry only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Charlotte and Strawberry Pudding by Milk Coffee
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Best Creation Mom's Kitchen
Sentiment - Bake a Cake by 3 Bugs in a Rug
Strawberries - Jolee's Boutique Cabochons Strawberry
Flowers and Leaves - Crafty City
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Lace Heart
Embossing Folder - Medium Hearts by The Paper Studio

Now it's your turn so go and create something foodie and come back and share it with us at Pile It On!

Katie