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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Inky Impressions New Mother's Day Digi Release

Hello,

How is your week going? Mine is going well and the weather is gorgeous. I thought before I shared my  card I would show you all the fun goodies I bought at the scrapbook convention this weekend.


Now for my card! You can get this sweet Mother's Day Digi at Inky Impressions. I used Copic Markers to color my image. I used several die cuts and a charm with a bow.


I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Crafty Catz - Challenge #180  The Colour Purple
Stampin for the Weekend - Die Cuts and/or Punches (Cherry Lynn Flourish Die, Spellbinder Dies, Magnolia Doohickey Die Vintage Tag and Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch)




Posted by Karen at 6:00 AM 8 comments:

Friday, April 26, 2013

Your Invited to a Party



TGIF! Welcome to CMC's 3rd birthday bash. I hope you will join us in our celebration and hop along to see all the great creations from our awesome DT. If you arrived from Marie's blog then you are on the right track. Don't forget to come back and join in the fun for our two day event. If you leave a comment on each DT's blog you will be entered to win (1) of two crafty online gift certificates thru Tuesday. 


Today I have created an altered canvas. I colored my image with the following colors: Skin E000, E00, B01, R21; Hair E31, YR20, YR21; Dress BG10, BG13, BG45, BG49; Bubbles B0000, B01. I used paper from my stash. For the banner I cut it out of a piece of Mind's Eye paper, added the circle letters and then added some velvet ribbon. Die cuts Magnolia Doohickey Vintage Tag, Cherry Lynn small and large flourish, and Docraft leaf. To cover the sides I used tape from Tim Holtz.  To complete the canvas I used misc embellishments, ribbon, netting, flowers and knob.


Suzanne Dean
Tina Gilliland
Marie Gamber
Karen Gauthier

Melanie LaBelle

Jenn Cochran

Shelby Goolsby

Linda Payne

Dana Joy
Pat St. Martin
Julie Price
Marti Wills
Kim DeRuosi
Shannon Kromeke
Andi Murdock (guest DT)
Michele Spera
Brook Guinn


You can find Bubbles here at Saturated Canary.

I am entering my project in the following challenges:
Tammy's Scrappin Corner - Challenge #59 Bling it Up
Stamp and Create -April Challenge Use at Least i Die Cut
Digital Tuesdays - Challenge 207 Birthdays
Saturated Canary- All Things Bright and Beautiful
Posted by Karen at 4:00 AM 59 comments:

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Digi Bells DT-Guest DT Call

Greetings,

I was very excited when I found your Guest DT call. I have always admired the creations that Julie Price did. I love the images they are so precious.

I chose to lift for my card which LIFT means that you pick out a couple of things from the card you are lifting but still make your own interpretation.  I used a creation done Janiel Corley.


Here is my card for the Guest DT Call.
The stamp is called Carrie Swan Princess Elisabeth Bell.

I lifted the idea from the flowers, bow, feathers and pearls. And I added a sentiment plus my image also has wings. I colored my image with Copic Markers, added some fine white glitter to her wings and the swan and to create the background I used Tim Holtz distress ink. The leaf die cut is a new tool for me from Docrafts (love it). The paper is from Graphic 45 "A Secret Garden". I added a doily, flowers, ribbon feather and my sentiment. As I was creating this card I thought it was perfect for Mother's Day. Let me know what you think! Thanks for the opportunity to be considered as a guest DT.


Here is  a closer view of my card:

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Dream Valley - Challenge #55 Things with Wings
Penny Black - Blossoms and Bows
RRR- Challenge #70 'Mother's Day and Ribbon' Theme


Posted by Karen at 11:12 PM 7 comments:

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Hello,

It's hard to believe it is already Wednesday! I am so excited; this Friday and Saturday I am spending time with my crafting friends. We are going to the scrapbook convention then to our favorite shopping spot. Can't wait to buy some new goodies.

Today I would like to share a card today featuring a Sarah Kay Image - Pink Joy. However, I did not color her pink. I used a lot of yellow which is not my color of choice. I stamped the background with Magnolia's Barbed Wire Stamp.  I used some dies, netting, ribbon and bling to complete my design.



A closer look at this sweet image:


You can purchase the products below at 7 Kids College Fund:
Cryogen Paper
6x6 Graphic 45 - A Secret Garden
Copic Makers
Sarah Kay Stamp - Pink Joy
Magnolia Stamp - Barbed Wire Background
Spellbinders - Grand Circle Gran Nestabilities
Liquid Scrap Dots
1/4" Scor-Tape

I  hope I have inspired you today to create a new project. Thanks so much for stopping by!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Bunny Zoes - April Challenge Your Favourite Colour Combo - (Vibrant yellow, violets and green)
Creative Moments - Challenge 15 Spring
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes 
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Stamp and Create - April Challenge Use at least one die (Memory box umbrella, butterfly and flowers; Spellbinders circle and Marianne heart die

Posted by Karen at 11:00 AM 6 comments:

A Photo Inspiration

Good Morning,

How is your week going? My week is going well because I am only working four days then off to the scrapbook convention. Can't wait to buy some new goodies. I will share pictures with you next week. Now on to my card. I hope you will join us at our weekly challenge over at Inky Impressions.




Below is what I used to create my card:
Inky Impressions Stamp: Angelica's Bunny Hugs
Inky Impressions - Ribboned Butterfly Charms
Graphic 45 Paper - A Secret Garden
Cyrogen Paper
Copic Markers
Doily, Bling, Ribbon
Cherry Lynn Flourish Die
Memory Box Die Catalina Border
Marianne Birdhouse Die
Magnolia Doohickey Vintage Tag Die
Spellbinders Die
Docraft Lucy Cromwell Sentiment

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Love to Scrap - Challenge #4 Cut it Out (lots of dies)
Lexi's Creations - Challenge #88 Add Ribbon and/or Lace
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes
PaperCrafting Journey- Use a Sentiment
QKR Stampede - Dies and/or Punches

Posted by Karen at 6:00 AM 7 comments:

Monday, April 22, 2013

Flowers Flowers and More Flowers

Happy Monday,

How was your weekend? Mine was great! I got a lot of DT work completed. Today I have this sweet card to share with you; it is a Forever Friends image Black and Gold collection. Join us over at Forever Friends for our Fortnightly challenge flowers, flowers and more flowers.

I colored the image with Copic Markers. I used several die cuts from Spellbinders, Cherry Lynn and Marianne. The paper is from most current favorite Grapic 45 A Secret Garden. I used a doily, ribbon, some chipboard pieces from a secret garden, and lot of flowers. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your week!


I am entering my card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create - Challenge #16 Anything Goes with a Color Twist
Addicted to Stamps - Challenge #41 Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - Make it Bloom at least two flowers
Dilly Beans - Flowers
Glittern Sparkle - 1 image, 2 papers(croyegen/graphic 45), 3 embellishments (flowers, ribbon, chipboard pieces from Graphic 45)


Posted by Karen at 6:00 AM 5 comments:
Labels: No60 22Apr Flowers

Saturday, April 20, 2013

7 Kids College Fund April Blog Hop DoCrafts





DOCRAFTS BLOG HOP one stop shopping for all your blog hop stuff!




Welcome to our blog hop! If you arrived from Shannon's blog then you are the right track. 

I have created two decorative birdhouses to share with you today. You can purchase the birdhouses at Michaels. All the other products I used are listed below. I really enjoy making altered projects. I have created a collage with different view of the birdhouses.




    

   7  Kids College Fund Store Blog
    Rhea Weigand
    Colleen Holmes 
    Kim O'Connell
    Shannon White
    Karen Gauthier
    Rosie Bridges


The prize for the lucky winner these cool Build-A-Scene Dies from Docrafts. And as Good luck!


         

I used the following products from 7 Kids College Fund for my birdhouses:
In the bag Tim Holtz Die
Distress Ink Mahogany
Distress Ink Frayed Burlap
Liquid Scrap Dots
Copic Maker
Cryogen Paper
1/4" Scor-Tape
Parkstone Pink Papermania 6x6 Paper Pad by Docrafts
Papermania Parkstone Pink Ribbon by Docrafts
Lucy Cromwell Bunting Papermania 5x7 Clear Stamps by Docrafts
6x6 Graphic 45 Secret Garden Paper
12x12 Graphic 45 Secret Garden Paper
Docraft Leave 2 xcut Nesting Dies
Mini Magnolia Stamp

Now on to Rosie's blog to see what awesome creation she has in store for you. Happy hopping!





I am entering my birdhouse in the following challenges:
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia - Challenge #67 Spring
Divas by Designs - Butterflies and Birds
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - Spring has Sprung
Posted by Karen at 12:00 PM 39 comments:

Friday, April 19, 2013

A Preview a Pretty Gift Bag

Hello,

It's Friday and tomorrow is another awesome blog hop over at 7 Kids College Fund. You won't want to miss it! Today I am giving you a little preview of DoCrafts products. They are fabulous. I so enjoyed making this gift bag. The ribbons and paper are so sweet. And the stamps are great, so many to choose from. You will want to check out the other products they have available for your future products.

I hope I have inspired you today! Please remember to stop by tomorrow.

Karen


Here is a closer view:

I used the following products from 7 Kids College Fund for my gift bag:
In the bag Tim Holtz Die
Distress Ink Mahogany
Liquid Scrap Dots
Copic Maker
Cryogen Paper
1/4" Scor-Tape
Parkstone Pink Papermania 6x6 Paper Pad by Docrafts
Papermania Parkstone Pink Ribbon by Docrafts
Lucy Cromwell Bunting Papermania 5x7 Clear Stamps by Docrafts

I am entering my project in the following challenges:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Card and Scrap - Use Dies
Memas Crafts - Anything Goes









Posted by Karen at 11:00 AM 7 comments:

Monday, April 15, 2013

Soccer Anyone

Happy Monday,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! You will want to head over to the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog to see our new digi release. You won't want to miss it. Oh and don't forget to comment because you might win one of these new images and a sentiment. The DT have done an amazing job with their creations.

Here is my card. The image is called Summer Fun Owl.


I colored my image with Copic Markers, used paper from my stash, I added the number 8 to his shirt, and added some floss. Thanks for stopping by!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Digital Tuesday - Challenge 205 Boys

Posted by Karen at 6:00 AM 4 comments:

Saturday, April 13, 2013

So Pretty In Pink - DT Call

Hello,

Yes, I am back again today with another card. I had a great day crafting with my friends. We always have good laughs and we encourage each other. In a couple of weeks we will be going to the scrapbook convention and we make it a weekend outing. So Fun!

Today I have this sweet Tilda to share with you! I am using my new loot I received in the mail the other day. I couldn't really capture it with the camera but I used Tim Holtz Postcard embossing folders. She just looks so chic sitting on the chocolate sign. And the feathers well they just seemed to fit the theme. I hope I have inspired you today!




Here is a closer view of Tilda:

Here is what I used to create my card:
Magnolia Doohickey Dies - So Wrapped Tilda Lace tag, Vintage tag, Sprawling Ferns, Floral Swirl
Corner
Magnolia Stamps - Circus Tilda, Eiffel Tower, Chocolate
Cherry Lynn - Flourish Die
Bling, Lace, Flowers, Feathers
Docraft - Paper, Ribbon
Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
Tim Holtz Embossing Folder - Postcard
Liquid glass
Stickles

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Magnolia Down Under - Anything Goes and DT Call
Tilda's Town - Challenge #48 Flowers Everywhere
Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 179 Spring Shades

Posted by Karen at 10:34 PM 16 comments:

CMC Challenge Red

Hello,

Is everybody ready for the weekend? I sure am. We had snow yesterday and today it is supposed to be in the mid 50's. That's New England weather for you. Today I am showcasing Tilda with Bunny. She is too sweet. You will want to join us over at the CMC challenge Red, Reds and More Red.  I am always nervous using red so I try to stay away from it. So it was good that I was challenged to use red. I actually enjoyed coloring with the red. I hope I have inspired you today!

Oh and mark your calendars for the CMC 3rd Year Birthday Bash beginning on April 26th. 



Here is what I used to create my card:
Magnolia Stamp Tilda with Bunny
Cryogen Paper
Authentique Paper - Glory
Copic Markers - Skin E000, E00, R20; Hair E25, E31, E50; Pants/hat R37, R39; Shirt Ribbon B91, B93, B95; Shoes E41, E43, E44; Rabbit C0, C01
Memory Box Dies - Umbrella, Flowers, Frame
Cherry Lynn Die - Flourish
Doily
Ribbon, Bling, Flower, Lace

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Divas by Design - Flower with Lili of the Valley
TTCRD - Anything Goes
Milk and Coffee - Welcome Spring
Papertake Weekly - Bingo (Blooms, Ribbon, Gems)

Posted by Karen at 8:00 AM 14 comments:

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Sweet Baby Tilda

Hello,

Today I have another altered canvas to share with you. I just love making them. The design evolves as you work through the process. If you have been reading my other posts, I just love Graphic 45's new paper "A Secret Garden". Such beautiful colors and reminds me spring is here. So without further ado here is baby Tilda. And don't forget to join us over at 7 Kids College challenge blog for our Anything Goes Challenge!



You can purchase the items below at 7 Kids:
Graphic 45 Paper - "A Secret Garden"
Cryogen Paper
Copic Markers
Gesso
Liquid Scrap Dots
Gathered Twigs -Distress Ink
Magnolia Stamp - Baby Tilda

I am entering my canvas in the following challenges:
Tilda's Town - Challenge #47 Fussy and Fancy
You, Me and Magnolia - Challenge #11 Anything Goes
Magnolia-Licious - Button, Bows or Beads
Magnolia Dow Under - Challenge #191Tic Tac Toe Board Game- Shabby Chic, Lace, Pink
Simon Says - April Showers and/or Spring Flowers

Posted by Karen at 11:00 AM 18 comments:
Labels: 7 Kids College - Anything Goes

Lily all Pretty in Purple

Wow,

Already midweek, time sure does fly. Today I am sharing a tag I created using Fashionista Lily. She is definitely one of my favorites. The challenge today over at Inky Impressions is paper piercing. I hope you will join in the fun.


Here is what I used to create my tag:
Inky Impressions Fashionista Lily
Cryogen Paper
Authentique Paper - Bundle
Copic Markers
Cherry Lynn Die Butterfly
Marianne Die Fence and Hearts
Magnolia Doohickey - Cat
Misc. Embellishments

I hope I have inspired you today!

I am entering my tag in the following challenges:
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Wags and Whiskers - Challenge 101: April Showers/Spring
Brown Sugar - Challenge #36 Spring
Emmas Cards - Challenge #15 Butterflys

Posted by Karen at 6:00 AM 6 comments:
Labels: Inky Impressions Paper Piercing

Monday, April 8, 2013

Tags Anyone

Happy Monday,

Did everyone have a great weekend? Mine was wonderful. Our son is visiting from Idaho. It is great to see him and spend some quality time. I even had time to craft. Today I am showcasing two tags that I made for the Forever Friends Fortnightly challenge (Punches/Dies). Come on over and join us.



Here is what I used to create my tags:
Forever Friends Bear Stamps (sorry I don't have their specific names)
Graphic 45 paper "Secret Garden" which I LOVE!!!!
Spellbinders Dies
Martha Stewart Butterfly die
Memory box Umbrella die
Cherry Lynn Bird and Fence die
Ribbon
Cryogen Paper
Copic Markers
Paper Doily
Misc Embellishments

I am entering my tags in the following challenges:
Simon Says - Happy Birthday
Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Vickies Challenge - Anything Goes

Posted by Karen at 6:00 AM 8 comments:

Friday, April 5, 2013

A Secret Garden

Happy Friday,

I hope you had a great week. I can't believe it is already April. The time just flies by. I made this canvas for my daughter-in-law. It was very difficult to photograph this because of the metallic paint I used. I am so addicted to altered canvases.

I want to purchase the Prima Paper Doll Stamps and use them on an altered canvas. This Graphic 45 paper is a must have. It is absolutely gorgeous!

I hope I have inspired you today. Have a great weekend!

Karen




Graphic 45 "A Secret Garden" Paper
Graphic 45 "A Secret Garden" Stamps
Gesso
Archival Ink
Liquid Scrap Dots
Distress Ink Gathered Twigs

I am entering my canvas in the following challenges:
Divas by Design - Spring Colours
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Sweet Stamps - Spring Pastels



Posted by Karen at 11:00 AM 3 comments:
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