Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Fashionista Lili - Inky Impressions Bingo

Happy Wednesday,

How's your week going? Mine is going well. I have enough cold weather. I am ready for spring. Head over to Inky Impressions today for a bingo challenge. There are a lot of new stamps in the store plus I heard a rumor that there is going to be more digi releases. How exciting is that? So you won't want to miss our blog hop on the 15th of this month.

Today I made this pretty gift bag featuring Fashionista Lili. She is definitely one of my favorites; so pretty and feminine. Perfect for my valentine gift bag. My bingo combination is flowers, ribbon and pink. I can't wait to see your creations!



A closer view:



Here is what I used to create my gift bag:
Inky Impressions -Stamp Fashionista Lili and digi stamp Plush Chair Background
Flowers, ribbon, bling, doily, cheese cloth
Copic Markers
Cryogen paper
Authentique Paper - Lovely
Memory Box Dies -
Cherry Lynn - Large Flourish
Marianne Heart Dies

I am entering this project in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Creation - Anything Goes
Sugar Creek Hollow - Lots of Layers
Stampin' for the Weekend - Something Girly
Live and Love Crafts Inspiration - Something Old (Lace and ribbon from my stash)



Tilda all in Blue

Happy Wednesday,

Welcome to another great challenge at 7 Kids College Fund. Today's challenge is hexagon. I had the hardest time coming up with a design for this card. I really went out of my comfort zone with the colors I chose. So let me know what you think.

Thanks so much! 
Karen








A Closer Look:

A full view:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Magnolia Licious -Inspiration Challenge
Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia - Challenge 61 Ribbon or Lace
Creative Card Crew - Girly
Sparkles Forum - Diecuts and Flowers
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
Cards and More - Ice and Snow


Monday, January 28, 2013

Forever Friends Two Cards

Happy Monday!

Did everyone have a great weekend? I did relaxing and crafting. Today I am showcasing these adorable bears on an Easel card. They are just so sweet; they make me smile.  Enjoy your week!


Here are the goodies I used to create my card:
Forever Friends Stamp - Bear Presents
Pink Gem Designs - Digi Postcard
Copic Markers
Cryogen Paper
Authentique Paper - Lovely
Misc. Paper
Ribbon/Lace
Bling
Button
Key Charm
Cherry Lynn Die- Small Flourish
Magnolia Doo Hicky Die-So Wrapped Tilda Lace Folded Tag
Spellbinders -Lacey Ovals

Oh and I have a second one to share today.


To create this card I used the following:
Stamp - Forever Friends Acrylic Stamp
Paper - Authentique- Lovely and some other from my stash
Cryogen Paper
Glitter
Lace and Ribbon
Marianne Heart Die
Memory Box Die - Cherish Border
Dienamic -Leaf Die
Flowers and bling
Charm from Inky Impressions

I am entering my cards in the following challenges:
Sweet Stampin - Ribbon
One Stop Craft - Sparkle and Bling
Lady Anne's - Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe - Anything Goes


Saturday, January 26, 2013

7Kids College Fund Blog Hop

Hello,

I had a great week, did you? Welcome to 7 Kids College Fund blog hop (Whimsy Stamps). Are you ready to have some fun and see some of the brand new images! I hope you will all join in for some fun and the prize. Today I would like to introduce you to Bella Sole Gift of Love. Isn't she gorgeous; you can purchase her at the 7 Kids College Fund Store.

Today I am showcasing an Easel card featuring a this beauty.



Whimsy Stamp - Belle Sole Gifts of Love
Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Spica Pens- Lipstick and Gold



The winner will be chosen AT RANDOM from one of the DTs blog along the way. The hop is open until Tuesday and the winner will be announced on If you arrived here from Hazel’s blog you are on the right track. I've listed what you can win below.

Here is what you can win. Don't forget to stop at each DT's Blog.




How about a closer look:


I am entering this in the following challenges:

The Shabby Tea Room - Week #150 Just Pretty
Whimsy Stamp -Challenge 55 - Fancy Edges Monthly Challenge 3 Prizes For Winning
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes
Hiding in My Craft Room - Happy Valentine's Day


Thursday, January 24, 2013

Whimsy Stamp Blog Hop



Hello!  Are you ready to join me Saturday, January 26th over at the 7 Kids Store Blog at 9AM. The theme is a Whimsy Stamp blog hop and you won't want to miss it. Come check out the new Whimsy Stamps! These stamps are gorgeous and so much fun to color. You could be that one lucky person who wins the great give away! So join in the fun, hop along and oh don't forget to shop 7 Kids College Fund. I am sure you will fall in love with one of the amazing stamps. I can't wait to see what my team mates have created. See you Saturday at 9:00 am!

Oh, I almost forgot here is a sneak peek at my creation! 





Saturday, January 19, 2013

Pretty in Pink

Happy Saturday,

Do you have plans for the weekend? I am going to hanging out with my favorite craft friends. A day of crafting and laughing! How about joining us over at CMC for our challenge "Use Your Own Fave Image- Fave Color Combo.

My husband got me this sweet Magnolia stamp for Christmas. She is just so cute and so pretty in pink. One of my favorite colors.


Here is what I used to create my card:
Copic Markers - Skin E000, E00, R20, Hair E15, E18, YR21, Shoes- E41, E42, E43, Blouse C00, C01, other clothing R81, R83, R85
Magnolia Stamp - Pie Tilda
Nestabilities- Lacey Ovals & Large Classic Scalloped Oval
Die Namics - Leaves
Flowers
Ribbon
Bling
Chipboard heart
Paper from my Stash

How about a closer look:



I am entering this in the following challenges:
Midweek Magnolias - Week #44 Pretty in Pink with Ribbons and Pearls
Totally Tilda - Challenge #63 Tilda in Trousers

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Sweet Christopher


I hope you are all having a great week! Please join in the fun and hop along with us as we share some awesome creations.

As promised here is day 2 of the blog hop (Love Spell). What do you think of the new images? They are just so darn adorable! Today I am showcasing "Christopher with Heart"; you can purchase him at the Inky Impressions Store.

Today there will be 2 winners and they will receive 1 free digi of their choice. You have until January 22nd to comment and the winner will be announced on the challenge blog January 23rd. If you arrived have arrived here from Carrie's you are on the right track. If not head on over to the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog to start at the beginning.


I have created a special treat for my husband for Valentine's day. A sweet treat candy bar wrapper. Oh yes, Ghiradelli Chocolate. Yes, my husband is super sweet. I came home from work last night and found in my new craft room a beautiful desk. How sweet was that?

Here are the items I used to create my card:
Inky Impressions Stamp - Christopher with Heart & Sentiment
Authentique Paper - Lovely
Misc. Paper from my stash
Doily
Cryogen Paper
Copic Markers
Glitter

Inky Challenge Blog

Here is a closer look:


Here are the items I used to create my card:
Inky Impressions Stamp - Christopher with Heart & Sentiment
Authentique Paper - Lovely
Misc. Paper from my stash
Doily
Cryogen Paper
Copic Markers
Glitter


I am entering my project in the following challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 166 - Spotty!






Tag It White On White

Good Morning,

Can you believe it is already the middle of January? Time is really flying by. Winter just seems to drag along slowly. The snow is pretty but the cold I could do without.

Today I am sharing a tag I created using Inky Impressions Nickie's Winter Wishes digi. She was perfect for this elegant white on white tag. I colored her with Copic Markers. I embossed the tag using a snowflake Tim Holtz Embossing folder. I used a Magnolia Doohickey Spruce Twig die, some bling, flowers and ribbon as the finishing touches.

Here is a closer view:


I am entering my tag in the following challenges:
Freshly Brewed - Anything Goes
Dream Valley - Anything Goes

Saturated Canary Free Hug


Happy Wednesday,    

How's your week going? Mine is going well.  I have this sweet card to share with you today. She is just too adorable, I am really liking the Saturated Canary images. You can get this cutie over at 7 Kids College Fund. 

Today over at 7 Kids College our challenge is "Use Something New & Something Old from Your Stash."  My stamp is new from my stash and the DP something old from my stash. Come on over and join the challenge. 





Here are some items you can purchase from the store.


Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Karen


I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Hiding in My Craftroom -#80 Super Scraps Saturday
My Creative Moments - Anything Goes
Cards Galore - Anything Goes

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

An Early Valentine


Good Morning,

Our first blog hop (Love Spell) of 2013 is very exciting as it is going to be for 2 days and we have some brand new images! I hope you will all join in for some fun and prizes. Today I would like to introduce you to Fashionista Lili. Isn't she gorgeous; you can purchase her at the Inky Impressions Store.



A closer view of Lili:


Today’s winner will receive 2 free digis of your choice. You until have January 22 to comment and the winner will be annouced on the challenge blog January 23. If you arrived here from Fabiola blog you are on the right track. If not head on over to the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog to start at the beginning. 


Here are the items I used to create my card:
Authentique Paper - Lovely
Copic Markers
Cryogen Paper
Liquid Glass
Glitter
Heart Doily
Memory Box Dies - Cherish Border, Sofia Heart
Die Namics - Leaves
Ribbon, Flowers
Inky Impressions Heart Charm & Pearl

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Cupcake Craft - Anything Goes
Card Makin' Mamas - Anything Goes Inspiration
Totally Papercrafts - Challenge #149 Ribbon
Allsorts - Week 189 - Dies and Punches

Monday, January 14, 2013

Bluebird Sweetly Sings



Hello Friends,

I hope you all had a good weekend! Today I am showcasing a digi stamp from Meljens (Victorian Bird Cage.)   Head over to the Forever Friends challenge this week; join us for some fun and a chance to win the draw.

Below are the goodies I used to create my card:
Digi image - Meljens -Victorian Bird Cage
Copic Markers
Perfect Pearls
Ribbon/Lace
Flowers
Charms
Memory Box Dies- Virtuoso Music and Corner Bow
Cryogen Paper
Authentique Paper - Winter

Here is a closer view of my card:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Card und More - Challenge #73 Use a Die