Friday, March 29, 2013

Canvas and Crafty Secrets

I just couldn't resist sharing one more card that I made using the Spring Printables page from Crafty Secrets that I printed onto a sheet of canvas.  There are several lovely images in this set, and I really wanted to try and use them all.  So this is just one more little Spring card I whipped up from this set.  I would hate for those lovely little canvas prints to go to waste, and I'm always looking for an opportunity to make a card anyway.  So, it worked out very well since I wanted to enter a couple  more "Spring" themed challenges this week.
Here are the challenges I'm entering with this card:
 
Simon Says Stamp  This week, Simon Says "Anything Goes"
 
Crafty Ribbons Challenge Blog - Challenge #42 - Anything Goes With Ribbon - Well, we all know that I LOVE RIBBON!
 
Thanks for visiting me today.  I hope that you're having a really great week that will lead into an awesome weekend.  I appreciate your visit!
 
Karen

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Spring Break

It's just SO nice to have a week of "Spring Break", or at least of no schooling.  For me, that's a welome break.  And I will say that my son is also grateful for the break.  It's not always easy having Mom for a teacher.  We both needed the week to "chill", and not worry about quizzes, tests or lesson plans.  He is at a movie with friends of the family, and I just made a card and got it posted, and then I'm off to meet them when the movie gets out.  I did rush a little, but I'm glad to have something to post.
I used Simple Stories patterned papers and stickers, some Twinery baker's twine, burgundy jute and pearl stickers from V's Sweet Ideas, a length of Prima lace at the top, some acrylic paint on the edges, sewing machine stitching, and a Melissa Frances rub-on.
 
I am entering it in the following challenges:
 
 
Simon Says Vintage Challenge Blog - Challenge:  Quotable:  This Melissa Frances rub-on I used is an Irish Proverb.  I didn't have room for the rest of the rub-on that said...Irish Proverb.  But it is, nonetheless, a quote.

Catered Crop - Flower Power - I've got LOTS of flowers on my patterned paper

365 Cards - Day 86 - "Country" - To me, country means a homespun feeling, which descibes my style quite closely.  I like to consider my style to be "country" by using warm inviting colors, vintage lace, machine stitching my edges, and the country twine and jute.

Flourishes Stamps Challenge Blog - Timeless Tuesday #213 - "Grab Some Thread" - I almost always machine stitch my cards.  This one is straight-stitched around the patterned papers, on the border, and a zigzag stitch was run at the top of the border strips.  I also ran a stitch across the vintage lace at the top, but you can't really see it.  Did I mention I love sewing on my projects??!!
 
Thank you so much for stopping by to visit.  Have an awesome week, and please don't forget to stop by and share with us this week at Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog - Anything Goes.  Please come and play along with us.  This week, we have 11 prizes up for grabs including a five-piece die-cut set from Cheery Lynn Designs.
 
Blessings to you,
Karen

Monday, March 25, 2013

Chicks Rule

For this week's great new challenge at The Kraft Journal, our theme was to create something with the theme "Chicks Rule".  Being that it's so close to Easter, I did think about doing an "Easter chick" card, but then I got to thinking about one "chick" I know who really does stand out, and that's my (ex) sister-in-law.  She is Russian, and I enjoy making cards and projects using Russian sentiments for her.  The sentiment I used on this card says "Happy Birthday" in Russian.
I started my project by taking a Corrugated Kraft Square and attaching a piece of Buff Ivory Cardstock.  Next, I used some Cosmo Cricket patterned papers, journaling card and chipboard to create the background.  To that, I added some vintage black lace, some Baker's Twine, a Canvas Tag, and then I used the super versatile Jenni Bowlin Memo Notebook.  I used one printed page from this Memo Note Book  (with words and numbers), and then a second page from this same Black Memo Note Book that was a tiny sticker page.  I ran it through my printer to place the Russian Happy Birthday sentiment in just the right place.  I attached a vintage button and a resin flower.  That's about it.  I will also say that I use my Bone Folder Tool from The Kraft Outlet quite a bit.  It is very helpful for making crisp, clean folds, and it also help smooth out bumps which came in handy while using the sticker to run through the printer.  It's a very useful tool.
 
Thanks so much for stopping by.  I really hope that you will consider stopping by The Kraft Outlet to pick up some wonderful new goodies, and then heading over to The Kraft Journal to play along in the Chicks Rule Challenge this week.  You are also most welcome to join our weekly challenge at Word Art Wednesday where it's always Anything Goes, and we'd be SO blessed to have you join us and play along at both!

I'm entering this one challenge:  My Craft Spot by Kimberly - Challenge #92 - Strings & Things - I used baker's twine on this project, and you kind find lots of baker's twine, and lovely shades of jute at My Craft Spot.
 
Have a blessed week,
Karen

It's In The Words

This week at Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog, the challenge is to create a card that has the primary focus on "the words" or the sentiment.  So....I decided to use Eureka Stamps' image #53701 from Luke 24, which I used as the background of the card.  I kept it very simple, and added a bow made of scrunched seam binding and jute, added some different shades of purple flowers, and then I took a chipboard cross from Scripture By Design and I painted it cream and covered it with ultra-find glitter.  I touched the edges of my patterned papers with some matching purple acrylic paint  That's about it.
I'm entering this card in the following four (4) challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Challenges - Easter/Spring

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Challenge #136 - Easter/Spring

Mark's Finest Papers/Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge Blog - Challenge #152 - Bunnies or Easter

Creatalicious Challenge Blog - Challenge #46 - Lovely Easter

Catered Crop - Flower Power

We would love to have you stop by and play along at Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog by sharing something that shows "It's In The Words" which can be interpreted many different ways.  I can't wait to see what everyone will create.
 
Of course, I always  like to remind everyone to stop by Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog and play along in our Anything Goes Challenge this week.  Check out the AMAZING prize again this week.  I look forward to seeing all your great designs this week.
 
Blessings,
Karen

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Pastel Easter Card

I hope you're all enjoying your Saturday.  It's been a VERY quiet day  here at our house.  Our girls are house-sitting at a freinds' house, our son is at his best friend's house for a Birthday Party/overnight, and so....it's my hubby and I just sitting around the house enjoying one another's company.  We don't quite know what to do with ourselves.  LOL!! This is just a taste of what it will be like some day when our kids are all grown and gone.  Kinda lonely to be quite honest!  We're thinking we just may go out for dinner.
 
But first, I sat down to make a Pastel Easter Card specifically for a couple of wonderful challenges.
Docerela Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge #34 - Use Pastel Colors - I really wish I had Docerela Stamps to use on my project, but I don't.  I worked with what I already have, but their stamps and products are truly lovely!

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - Easter/Spring

2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Challenge #136 - Easter/Spring

Mark's Finest Papers Challenges - Challenge #152 - Bunnies or Easter

Creatalicious Challenge Blog - Challenge #46 - Lovely Easter

The Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog - Challenge #78 - Spring Is In The Air - I used lots of lovely Baker's Twine.

I appreciate you stopping by to say hello, and I look forward to visiting your blog this weekend as well.

Blessings to all,
Karen

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Crafty Secrets at Word Art Wednesday

This week at Word Art Wednesday, we are SUPER excited (and BLESSED) to be sponsored by the wonderful Crafty Secrets and we really hope that you will stop by to play along with us in another great Anything Goes Challenge!  Our awesome, generous sponsor, Crafty Secrets, is giving away a $40 gift certificate to one lucky person who will be chosen by random draw.  For my project, I used a beautiful chic image from their Spring Printable Sheet which I printed onto canvas.  This set has several darling images, and sells for just $1.95 (one of many great deals you will find).  My project was made using Prima papers and embellishments from their Lullaby collection.  It's attached to a glassine bag so that I can use it for gift giving.
And this week's free word art/scripture at Word Art Wednesday was created by my dear friend and sister in the Lord, Diane Noble.  We miss her on our Design Team.  I used the colored version of the digi (available for free on the WAW Blog) and also printed it on canvas.  You can see another copy of it up close in the following project I made.
I'm entering these projects in the following challenges because it fits their themes SO well.  It's a Spring/Easter theme with a lovely sentiment. 

Mark's Finest Papers/Simple Salutations - Challenge #37 - Spring With a Sentiment

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - Challenge Easter/Spring

Creatalicious Challenge Blog - Challenge #46 - Lovely Easter
 
Catered Crop - Flower Power

I really hope to see you all at the Word Art Wednesday Challenge this week.  You can "throw your hat in the ring" by entering up to five times for chance at that awesome $40 gift certificate from Crafty Secrets.  I can't wait to see your creations.
 
Thanks for stopping by today.
 
Karen

Tiny Wooden Clothespins and Washi

I have absolutely fallen in love with the many wonderful products available at The Kraft Outlet; and among my favorite are the Tiny Wooden Clothespins and the several darling varieties of wonderful Decorative Washi Tapes.  There are several brand new styles of washi tape in the Kraft Outlet Store.  I've found so many fun uses for the washi tape, and I thought I'd share one quick idea with you today.
You can cover the Tiny Wooden Clothespins with a snippet of washi tape, and just trim off the excess.  This way, you can make your card or project specifically match your embellishments.  This first picture shows how I just laid the washi over the clothespin, and the following picture shows how I simply covered and trimmed the excess.
I used a Mini Kraft Merchandise Bag that I covered with a few strips of washi tape.  I embellished it with the matching Wooden Clothespins, and some of The Kraft Outlet's darling Baker's Twine.  This is a great way to make a gift card holder because your typical gift card fits right inside, and everything blends together perfecctly as you can see from the Starbucks gift card I tucked inside.
There are products at The Kraft Outlet ranging from literally just a few cents to a few dollars to fit everyone's budget, and you will find a wide variety of wonerful products for all your crafting needs.  I hope you will treat yourself to a few new goodies from The Kraft Outlet and then head over to The Kraft Journal Challenge Blog to play along in our challenges.  We would LOVE to have you join us!
 
Thanks for visiting today.  I hope this little tutorial makes you want to grab some "wonderful washi" and other goodies from The Kraft Outlet.  I know that I sure love all my products they sell, and don't know what I'd do without them.  They also have lots of great Note Cards and other "must-have" items.  We hope to see you soon!

Karen

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Happy Tuesday

This month, I'm a Guest Hostess at Mark's Finest Papers & Stamps for their Sketch With a Twist Challenge.  I followed this week's sketch, and the "twist" was to Use a Fancy Border.  I have two different "fancy" borders.  One is a MME patterned paper cut-out, and the other was made using an EK Success border punch.  The Happy Birthday sentiment is from MFP.  I also used some new My Mind's Eye patterned papers I got at Michaels.  I really like them.  Lots of machine stitching, some Baker's Twine, and a coupe of flowers.  Pretty simple.
I'm entering this card in these challenges:
 
City Crafter Challenge Blog - Challenge #151 - Woodgrain

Catered Crop - Flower Power
 
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop's Challenge Blog - Challenge #20 - Happy Birthday!
 
I hope that you will take a moment this week to stop by and play along with us at both Mark's Finest Papers (Sketch With a Twist) AND Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes.  We would LOVE to have you join us.
 
Have a wonderful Tuesday,....and don't forget to count your blessings!
 
Karen

Monday, March 18, 2013

A Peaceful, Quiet Evening

WOW, I got up really early this morning, cleaned the house, took a shower, and sat down to make a card.  Our middle daughter, who we call Lily, will be home from college in about an hour.  She gets to visit with us for a week!  Yeah!!  I had just enough time to make this card, get it posted, and start on dinner before she gets here.  I was also a little bit worried that I'd run out of sunlight before I had a chance to take my photos, but......whew!  I finished everything!  God is SO GOOD to have taken away my sinus headache.  That was such a blessing, and special thanks to those of you who prayed for me.  I am SO blessed.

This card uses the colors from the challenge theme this week at The Play Date Cafe - Challenge #173 - Black, White and a Splash of Coral.  I used black, cream and coral (I sure hope that's OK).

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge Blog - CHallenge #68 - Flowers & Ribbon - I used Making Memories wide coral ribbon, and flowers from Crafty Secrets and from Michaels.

Catered Crop Challenge Blog - Flower Power Recipe Swap

Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog - Challenge #146 - Anything Goes
 
I used black scalloped cardstock and an old piece of cream Making Memories paper for the base.  I added some older Making Memories wide ribbon in coral, and some flowers from the dollar bin from Michaels, two Maya Road canvas tags from The Kraft Outlet, a vintage coral button from my stash, some black Baker's Twine, Maya Road trinket pins, a Tim Holtz Journaling Ticket, a Prima leave in coral, and a Crafty Secrets vintage floral image printed onto canvas.
 
Thanks for visiting, and have a blessed day!
 
My Cup Runneth Over,
Karen
 

What's In Your Basket?

This week's challenge at Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog is "What's In Your Basket?"  I decided to make a little "Easter basket" out of patterned paper, and add the digital image to the side of it.  The Eureka Stamps Store is just FILLED with sweet Easter images as well as sentiments, and digis for every occasion all year long.
Creatalicious Challenges - Challenge #46 - Lovely Easter

I hope that you will stop by and play along with us this week at both Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog for our "What's In Your Basket"/Easter Challenge, and also at Word Art Wednesday for another great Anything Goes Challenge.  We would LOVE to have you play along at both challenge blogs.
 
Have a blessed day!
Karen

Sunday, March 17, 2013

JustRite Meets Basic Grey

Unfortunately, I'm not feeling too well this evening.  I think I have a sinus pressure headache.  It's not a migraine, cuz I took my migraine medicine, and that didn't help.  I can't seem to get my ears to stay "popped" or unplugged, so I'm thinking it's a sinus pressure headache.  My hubby gave me a decongestant about 30 minutes ago, which almost always ZONKS me out, so I made this little card, took a very unflattering photo of it (glare of the light) and got it posted before I pass out.  LOL  They will, do doubt, be going to church this evening without me.
These are the challenges I'm entering:
 
JustRite Stampers Challenge Blog - Challenge #92 - Make It Pop/Birthday Card - I used the Nature's Nested Sentiments Stamp Set from JustRite on this card as well as some 3D Foam Squares to "Pop-Up" my flowers.
 
Basic Grey Challenge Blog - Challenge #89 - Spring Is In The Air -  I used some various Basic Grey products from the Lemonade line
 
Simon Says Stamp & Show Vintage Challenge Blog - Challenge: Chic To Be Shabby

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Challenge #68 - Flowers and Ribbon
 
Thank you so much for stopping by.  I really hope that you will all stop by this week to play along with us at Word Art Wednesday.  As many of you know, our challenges are always Anything Goes, and we would LOVE to have you join in the fun.

Have a blessed evening!
Karen

Friday, March 15, 2013

Basic Grey and Crafty Secrets

Happy Friday, everyone!  I know that for those of you who work during the week, Friday is always a special day.  I know my son is happy today because once his schoolwork is finished for the day, he has the weekend to kick back and relax.  I hope you're enjoying your day whatever you're doing.  I chose to spend the early hours of this morning making a little card using some Basic Grey Lemonade patterned papers, and a Crafty Secrets image.  I wanted to use one of these beautiful images from Crafty Secrets and let you all the know that Crafty Secrets will be sponsoring our challenge next week at Word Art Wednesday, and someone will win a $40 gift certificate to their darling store.  I used an image from their Spring Printables, which I ran off on a piece of canvas.  I just love how it looks.  I wish I hadn't inked the edges.  I need to finish a few wedding cards for an ordering I'm trying to get filled, and so....this is one of them.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
 
Basic Grey Challenge Blog - Challenge #89 - Spring Is In The Air - I used Basic Grey Lemonade patterned papers and a Basic Grey lazer-cut sheet for part of the border at the bottom.
 
Simon Says Stamp and Show Vintage Challenge Blog - Chic To Be Shabby Challenge

The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog - Challenge #48 - Romantic Elegance

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge Blog - Challenge #68 - Flowers and Ribbon
 
Thanks for stopping by today.  I appreciate your visit, and I look forward to visiting your blogs.
 
Blessings,
Karen
 

Monday, March 11, 2013

Going Green at The Kraft Journal

It's Monday again, and time for another great challenge at The Kraft Journal Challenge Blog where this week, the theme is "Lucky Green".  So, what I did was "Google" the words vintage St. Patrick's Day images, and I was delighted with all the darling images that were available out there FOR FREE!  I bought a package of printer-ready canvas and printed the image onto canvas, and then cut it using pinking shears.  To make my card, I started with a Lunch Bag Kraft Notecard and adhered a piece of Kelly Green cardstock to that.  Let me just say that these Lunch Bag Kraft Notecards are WONDERFUL!  They come in various sizes, and are a great value for the money (cheaper than at Michael's and better quality, too!).  Next, I attached the canvas image to the green cardstock. You can also get plenty of cute Canvas Pieces at The Kraft Outlet to embellish your projects.  Next, I added several vintage buttons that I tied with brown and green Baker's Twine.  The bow on my card was made using more of the Baker's Twine, some jute, and Natural Twill Tape.  I also accented my bow with a Tim Holtz Memo Pin that I dolled up using Jan DelBone's super cute Glitter Stick Pin Tutorial.  Here is my "Lucky Green" card:
You know me.....I can't resist entering some challenges.  So, these are the challenges I found where my "Lucky Green" card would fit:
 
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - A Bit 'O Green

Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge Blog - Chic to Be Shabby - My favorite style!
 
 
The Ribbon Girl Challenge - March Challenge - Add Ribbon or Twine (I just LOVE using Baker's Twine)

Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge #52 - Mother's Day/For a Woman - This card is for my precious Mother-in-Law because she is Irish and I always like to honor her heritage by helping my children/family celebrate her heritage for St. Patricks's Day

The Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog - Challenge #78 - Spring Is In The Air
 
That's it for today.  I am really excited about this package of canvas I bought, and plan to use it for the March 20 challenge at Word Art Wednesday which will be sponsored by the adorable Crafty Secrets, and I just know their sweet vintage images will look great printed on this canvas.  You are welcome to join us for both challenges this week - Word Art Wednesday and The Kraft Journal.
 
Blessings to you all,
 
Karen

Spring Has Sprung

Mondays are one of my "double post" days because I have two different Design Team challenges that begin on Mondays.  This week at Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog, the theme is "Spring Has Sprung", and here in Las Vegas, I'm really feeling that it truly has.  It's been windy outside, but the temperatures are climbing, and I've been enjoying going for walks and spending time in the yard.  For my Design Team card for the challenge this week, I used the Girl on Swing digi and the Spring Has Sprung sentiment.  I water colored the edges of the paper to give it a light "Springy" feeling.  I also added a seam binding bow, some buttons, and a variety of pastel patterned papers.  Oh, and let's not forget my signature move......some machine stitching!
I'm entering this card in the following challenge:
 
City Crafter Challenge Blog - Challenge #149 - Shades of Pink

The Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog - Challenge #78 - Spring Is In The Air
 
Thanks for visiting.  You're all welcome to play along in the challenge this week at Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog as well as our fun challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  We'd LOVE to see you share your sweet creations in both challenges.

Dream Valley Challenge Blog - Challenge #52 - Mother's Day/Card For a Woman - I made this bright and cheerful card for my friend who is going through a rough time.  She doesn't have a Mum to celebrate Mother's Day with, and so...I'm helping her celebrate the beauty of Springtime.
 
I hope that today is a great start to a wonderful week for each of you.  I look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing the art God lays on your hearts to create and share.  Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello!
 
Karen

Friday, March 8, 2013

Our Daily Bread Sketch

As I've said many times before, one of the greatest blessings I've received through blogging are all the wonderful friends God has given me.  I've met so many lovely people; many of whom enjoy playing along in our weekly challenges at Word Art Wednesday and many who inspire me with their beautiful creations.  Several of those artists who seem to inspire me week after week are several of the Design Team Members from Our Daily Bread Designs.  Every time they link up their gorgeous cards at Word Art Wednesday, I fall more in love with the gorgeous stamps from Our Daily Bread, and become even more impressed by the talent these women have in using those beautiful stamps.  If you've never had the pleasure of seeing their work, I would encourage you to visit Our Daily Bread Designs' Blog and check out the samples from their talented Design Team.  I am SO incredibly grateful to have several of these lovely Christian women play along and share their talents in the challenges at Word Art Wednesday.  With all that said, when I saw the sketch for this week's challenge at Our Daily Bread Challenge Blog on Kathy Roney's beautiful blog, I knew I just had to make time to create something and join in the challenge.

My inspiration for this post was solely to say THANK YOU to these sweet women of God who have blessed me SO MUCH.  Although I "expect nothing in return" for dedicating this card to them, I am blessed by their inspiration and friendship.  I'd definitely have dedicated this to them anyway because they, like SO MANY bloggers, are such a blessing to me.  I just wanted to say THANK YOU.
I used a stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs called Seed Packet.  It's a favorite Bible verse from my childhood.  I didn't use the entire set; but rather, just the sentiment/scripture.  I stamped it onto a cardstock base that I cut using a Spellbinders die-cut.  I placed a vintage cream doily underneath, and also attached some My Mind's Eye patterned paper and velvet trim to fit in the sketch theme.  The final touches were some inking, some pearl sticker accents, and a seam binding bow tied with jute.  That's about it.  You really can't go wrong with these beautiful stamps.  They are high-quality and just, oh so sweet!
 
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Scrapping Everyday Miracles - Challenge #26 - Giving Without Expecting Anything in Return.  As explained above, while I don't "expect" anything in return, I am so blessed by the inspiration and friendships of all my on-line crafty friends to whom I dedicated this card (and am sending it to one of them).
 
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - A Bit 'O Green - I used green seam binding in my bow to tie in with the green leaves on the floral patterned paper
 
Simon Says Stamp and Show Vintage Challenge Blog - By The Numbers - As I've said before, my favorite "numbers" are those that reference Bible verses.  In this case, my card has the numbers 17 and 20 from Matthew 17:20
 
City Crafter Challenge Blog - Challenge #149 - Shades of Pink
 
The Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog - Challenge #78 - Spring Is In The Air

Dream Valley Challenge Blog - Challenge #52 - Mother's Day/For A Special Woman - This card was made in honor of the beautiful women from Our Daily Bread Designs who inspire me SO much, and I plan to send it to one of them!  I praise God for the wonderful women in my life!
 
I really do want to express my gratefulness for the the gals at Our Daily Bread Designs who are continually such a blessing to me, and who inspire me week after week.  These ladies are among many others who have blessed me with their friendship, their generosity, inspiration, and encouragement.  God is SO GOOD to give us such wonderful friends through this craft that we all love so much.  Please know that YOU are a blessing to me, and I thank you so much for visiting today.
 
May God bless you,
Karen

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Word Art Wednesday FUN

This week's sponsors at Word Art Wednesday are both Jelly Park Digis and My Heart Pieces Digis.  The Design Team at Word Art Wednesday was given some really sweet images to use from Jelly Park.  The image I chose to work with was this darling Dress Shop digi, and the reason I chose it was because it reminded me that I need to be aware of the words of my mouth and the attitude of my heart all the time; most especially in public (like when I'm shopping, etc.).  I don't want others to see my Christian witness only when I'm in my home or at church; I want to reflect it all the time.  I've seen "Christians" in public places who blow their witness, and I never want to let that happen.  I want to conduct myself in a manner worthy of His holiness ALL the time!  This is the card I created using the digi and the scripture for this week at Word Art Wednesday.
 
These are the challenges I've entered with this card:
 
 
Simon Says Stamp and Show Vintage Challenge Blog - By The Numbers.  Let me explain my interpretation of this challenge.  The "numbers" I used are 19 and 14.  They are the reference numbers in the Bible verse I've used (best "numbers" in the world are those that reference God's Word).  Can you see my "numbers"?
 
Basic Grey Challenge Blog - Challenge #88 - Anything Goes
 
Twist of Faith Challenge Blog - Challenge #27 - Ribbons and Bows - If you've ever noticed, I make A LOT of seam binding bows
 
I really hope that you will all stop by Word Art Wednesday to play along in our Anything Goes challenge again this week for the opportunity to win one of two great prizes.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Blessings,
Karen

Monday, March 4, 2013

Sweet Baby Card

I saw a tag in the Two Peas In a Bucket Gallery that inspired me to make this card using some of my Little Bo Peep line by Crate Paper.  I had already used up some of the chipboard pieces, so I had to make some adjustments.  I inked the  edges of the patterned papers, and used some chipboard, a few stickers, a Martha Stewart doily, a seam binding bow, a length of jute, and a pearl center to put together this card for a baby girl.  I have been trying to make a variety of different cards to have on hand.
I'm entering this card in the following challenge:
 
 
I appreciate your visit, and thank you for stopping by.  Have a great day, and please be sure to join us this week for another great Anything Goes Challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  We'd be thrilled to have you play along with us.
 
Karen

Folds and Shapes at The Kraft Journal

It's Monday again, which means another great challenge at The Kraft Journal, and this week the new theme is Folds or Shapes.  Those who know me well are aware that I am, admittedly, not very talented at fancy folds.  So, I decided to start with a shape, and chose to use a chipboard house cut from a piece of Kraft Outlet Chipboard that I covered with some October Afternoon patterned papers and embellishments, along with several sweet little touches from The Kraft Outlet including some various colors of Baker's Twine, a Silver Bottle Cap, and a Tiny Wooden Clothespin.  I made this album for a friend from church (that's her beautiful family in the photo).
I won't bore you with every single page of the book because my blog post would be incredibly long, but I thought I'd at least show one of the pages that I created for some hidden journalling.  I used a brown paper bag Card Sleeve Envelope (a 25 cent item at The Kraft Outlet) and a Mini Burlap Triangle as well as more of the colorful Baker's Twine and another Tiny Wooden Clothespin.  There are so many amazing products at The Kraft Outlet to embellish your projects, and I really encourage you to check out the wonderful store, and then come play along in this week's Folds/Shapes challenge at The Kraft Journal Challenge Blog.  We would LOVE to see what you've created this week.
I'm entering my little chipboard house album in that one challenge I keep dreaming about winning:

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - This week, Simon Says "Anything Goes"
 
Thanks for stopping by today.  I always enjoy your visits, and appreciate your comments.   Hope you're having a great start to the new week.  I would really love to have you join the challenges this week at both The Kraft Journal and Word Art Wednesday.
 
Blessing to you all,
Karen