Scraps of Color Scripture Swap Project

Hi Everyone,

I decided to participate in a swap over at Scraps of Color.  The challenge was to create a card using a scripture.   "Just A few words to let them know that God is always present."   After searching for an image and an image that I could pair together I chose Ephesians 3:20 and an image and sentiment from Melonheadz.  Next to passion stamps, she is one of my go to images.  So here is the card I created for the swap.

 I used DecoArt Twinkles as embellishments since the paper alone is a bit active.

To color the image I used Copic markers.  See the list of markers below.

So there you have it.  Looking back at it I could have done some other things to it.  That is one thing that I don't like.  Looking back in hind site and seeing the things that I could have done with the card.  Oh well, I still like the way it turned out, I hope the ladies that receive it like it as well.

Alright you guys, tell me what you think.

Oh,  a couple of things....1) A big Hi and Hello to the new subscribers!! Thanks so much for joining me.  2) I'm thinking of having another giveaway when we reach 50 followers.  What are your thoughts?

Ok, thanks so much for stopping by today everyone and reading through all my babble.   So, until next time..

Kelli

Copic Markers:
Skin: E13, E23, E25
Hair: E59, 110
Clothes: E09, E97, B97, B99
Bucket: N0, V91, Y23, E07, YG17, E97

Bath Time Fun, Masculine 8x8 Album part 1

Hi Everyone,

I pray everyone is doing well.  I wanted to share a project that is ongoing.  A friend of Hubs and I has a  plethora of photos that are just lying around and need to be organized and preserved.  So this is part one of the album.  As I scrap the photos I will post them for all to share in.

So here is the album and the first 5 pages.  I made the album from the chip board from the loosefeaf tablet.  The ones that look like the yellow legal pads.  Anywho, I asked hubs if this the material was too feminine and he said no suit is "Hubs Approved".  This was great for me since I have plenty of it and the recipients favorite colors are brown, blue and ivory.

There is a thick layer of batting under the fabric to make it nice and plush.  I added this Coverall/Overall fastener as the closure for the album and some ivory elastic.

And here are the photos that have been scrapped so far for the album.  I found I had the hardest time with the first picture and now looking at it I can see so much more that I can do with it so I am gonna go back and revamp the first one and add some more embellishment to the last two.

I find Masculine genre so difficult to do but I think I am starting to get into the zone for it.

So here it is, the project so far.  I have lots more to do so stayed tuned.

I will see you all in the next one and thanks for stopping by.   Later!!

Kelli

DCWV Mariposa card

Hi Everybody, 

I hope the days have been treating you all well and that the weather has been even better.  The rain has stopped for awhile here in OR and the sunny is shining bright!!  Whoo Hoo!!  And the weather is a great way to introduce this card to you. 

I adore the Mariposa paper by DCWV.  It is so exquisite and produces the most beautiful projects.  I couldn't post this card any sooner than now because I had to wait until my Mom received it.  I didn't want to spoil it for her.

I don't usually enter challenges or giveaways but I was encouraged to enter this into a June challenge going on at Mema's Crafts and I thought to myself, "Self, why not?"  So I am entering this into the June Challenge - Just Words at Mema's Crafts.

Well that's all for right now but I will be back with another project to share with you all.

I want to thank all of my followers, new and old, for joining me as I take this creative journey!!  The future has so many wonderful things in store for us and I can't wait to share my experiences with you.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I will see you all in the next one.

Until next time..

Kelli

What I used..
~Recollections Ivory cardstock
~DCWV Mariposa matstack and cardstock matstack
~Fiskars Scalloped Daisy border punch
~The Twinery twine
~Studio G pigment ink
~DecoArt Gold Twinkles
~ Hampton Art Butterfly stamp
~Ivory Mulberry Roses
~Stampin' Up Thank You stamp from the Noteworthy set

Congratulations Card with Copic Markers & Melonheadz Image

Hi Everybody,

I know, I know, another card.  Yes, but this is a simple card for a woman I know who has just quit smoking after 40 years!!!!  So this card is merited!  Just a simple congrats card.  So here we go...

Try to look past the little mistake I made on the coloring.  I fixed on the actual card.  I took the picture before I saw the hiccup.  But I love the Twinkles on the flower!  This adorable flower image is from Melonheadz.  I think these images are some of the sweetest around. You can find this image along with a host of others on her blog http://melonheadzillustrating.blogspot.com/.

I added Twinkles to the edge of the ribbon so they wouldn't fray.

So this is the card I made for her.  It was really quick and sweet but I like the finished product.

What I used...

~Recollections White Card Stock
~Sheer White Shimmer Ribbon
~DecoArt Twinkles
~Melonheadz Flower Image
~Copic Markers: Y23, E11, YG13, YG17, E23, 0-colorless blender
~Studio G Pigment Brown Ink
~Inkadinkadoo Celebration Expressions Clear Stamps
~Marcella by K&Company, Fiesta Birthday Mat Pad

Masculine Birthday Card Swap

Hi Everybody!

I am participating in a Masculine Birthday Card swap over at Scraps of Color.  The challenge was not to use any bling on the cards.  I went through 3 different layouts before I decided to mass produce this card.  This is the one that I proud to share with others.

I used the French Prep paper pad from Colorbok because of the darker tones.  Actually Hubs chose this pack out of the three that I had originally thought would be great for a masculine card.  I used the Teresa Collins Sophisticated cartridge to create the top note tag.  I decorated the inside of the cards in three different ways because the paper pack only comes with two sheet of each design. So I was a little limited in my quantities.  Though I like all three of them, I think this first one is my favorite.

This one is Hubby's favorite inside.

This was the most challenging card I have ever made.  Masculine cards are so difficult for me but I was so glad that I took this challenge and kept at it until a was created that I liked enough to share.

Well this is all for today's project.  I think I should keep working on masculine cards.  Maybe I will create one manly card a week until I make them in my sleep.  We'll see.

Thank you all for stopping by today.  I always enjoy spending some time with you.  I will see you all next time.

Tootles.

Kelli

What I used..
~Colorbok French Prep paper pad
~Recollections Tan card stock
~Studio G Brown pigment ink
~Studio G "Make a Big Wish" wood mounted rubber stamp
~Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut cartridge
~Inkadinkado Celebration Expressions clear stamps
~Wal-mart Favorite Findings light blue buttons

Spring Card Delight

Hi Everybody!

Today I want to ask you all for your opinion.  I am a part of a local card making group at my local craft store. We make cards to showcase and swap with each other each month and also to give away to the local hospitals.  This month's theme is Spring and the challenge is to use Flowers on the card.  I created this card and I think it's lovely but I would love to know your opinions.

The paper line is from Studio 112 and is foiled and shimmered (though you may not be able to see the shimmer in the photo).  The sentiment stamp I used is from Studio G and the butterfly stamp is from the Michael's $1.50 bin.  The card stock is from Recollections.  I just love the weight of the'r kraft card stock.  It is just so strong!! 

Anywho, what do you think?

So here it is, my project today.  I want to thank all of you for stopping by!  And I will see you all next time.

Tootles.

Kelli

What I used...

~Studio 112 Paper

~Studio 112 Sentiment Stamp

~Michael's Butterfly stamp

~Twinery baker's twine

~Hampton Art Glitter Glue

~DecoArt Twinkles, writer

~Recollections Kraft Card Stock

~Fiskars Scalloped Daisy border punch

~Studio G pigment ink

~Roses from my stash

Bunny Card Series #4

Hi Everybody!

Can I just start by saying I really, really like this card.  I am so proud of how this card came out.  I followed no sketch but had an idea and went with it.  The sentiment was inspired by Dr. Fraiser Crane from the show Fraiser (reruns of course on the Hallmark channel).  Hubs and I love watching it together at the end of the day.  If you watch Fraiser you know that he always says "I'm listening" and I thought it was a cute phrase and I love this bunny's ears so I married the two and this is what was born.  Okay, enough talking, here is the card...

I did a lot of layering and used two different paper pads to create this card.  The We R Memory Keepers Cotton Tail and Colorbok Sweet Summer.  The image, Lil Mr. Bunny, is from Melonheadz.  She has such a sweet way of creating her images that I was instantly attracted to them.  Go over and check out her blog at melonheadz.blogspot.com.

Well everyone, I pray you all enjoyed card #4 in the Bunny Series.  Stay tuned for card #5.  Thanks for stopping by and I will see you next time.

Tootles,
Kelli

What I used...
~Recollections White & Kraft Card Stock
~Melonheadz Lil Mr. Bunny stamps
~We R Memory Keepers Cotton Tail
~Colorbok Sweet Summer paper pad
~The Twinery
~Fiskars Scalloped Daisy Border Punch
~Studio G Olive ink pad
~Making Memories Buttons Springtime Brads
~Hampton Art Glitter Glue

You Are Loved - Featuring Parisian Paulette Stamp

Hi Everyone,

Today's project is a special one to me because it features the Parisian Paulette digital stamp.  I have been given the privilege of using this stamp and so I had used it to make this adorable card...

This is a great image for so many sentiments and Paulette would be perfect for Thank you cards, Hello cards, Thinking of You cards, Let's go shopping cards, invitations.  The stamp is by Passion Stamps and can be purchased here.  You can also see a full list of available stamps by clicking on the PASSION STAMPS tab above.

What I used..
~Recollections White And Kraft Card Stock
~K&Company
~White Doilies
~Studio G Stamp and Ink
~DecoArt Twinkles
~Flatback Charcoal Gray Pearls
~Colorbok Adhesive Ribbon
~Michael's brand Paper Flowers

Well everyone, that's all for right now. Let me know what you think of the card and the stamp-I do enjoy reading your comments.  Thanks for joining me today.  See you next time.

Kelli

Heart Balloon Bear Card

Hi All,

For today's post I created a Valentine's Day card.  I first thought I would give this to Hubs but I think it might be too feminine for him; actually the more I look at it, it is too feminine for him.  That's ok I still like it.  This card came from an Amy Rysavy friday sketch.  Click here to see the sketch.

The Heart Balloon Bear image is from Angelique at http://sliekje.blogspot.com/2010/02/beertje.html.  I just love this little image!!  And it is a free digital image.

I colored him in with colored pencils and once I was finished I added DecoArt Twinkles to the heart balloons and a little to his tummy.

All in all I think the card came out rather cute.  This was a really, really easy card to make.

What I used..
~Michael's brand paper
~Studio G ink
~Studio G stamps
~Recollections card stock
~Queen and Co. black rhinestone bling
~Sheer black ribbon from my stash.

And that was all.  Super fast to assemble and I love this layout!  Be sure to check out Angelique and all her free images and Amy Rysavy.

Thanks for stopping by Everyone!  Until next time..

Have a joyous day!!!

Kelli

Krafthead's Valentine's Challenge

 Hi Everyone,

There is a valentine's challenge going on over at www.Scrapbook.com for valentines day.  The requirements for the challenge are: 

You can upload ANY project related to love/Valentine's Day that you used your Cricut to create. There is NO limit to the amount of projects you wish to share. 

Requirements:
1. Have something red on your project
2. Use a heart or cupid
3. Bling is a must
4. Fabric (i.e. ribbon, twine, mesh, tulle, lace, fabric LOL)
5. Share what cartridge(s) used on your project(s) 

So I made a Heart Shaped Envelope Mini Album... I used red silk flowers, created a heart shape chipboard cover, black bling, ivory lace shown behind the flowers, vellum quote expressions, Angelica paper pad from Marcella by K, Teresa Collins Sophisticated cricut cartridge.

I used my scissors and distressed the edge a little bit.

I ink the little heart with red Studio G ink and cut the heart using

This was such a fun project to make I can't wait to make another one.

I really appreciate you all stopping by.  See ya next time!

Kelli

My 25 Days of Christmas Challenge! Day 25

Hi Everyone,

So here we are at the last project of my 25 Days of Christmas Challenge.  It was a long climb but I got there.  Here is my last project.  A card made with non-traditional Christmas colors, pink and blue.

 Can you see all the sparkle in this card?

I am so please with how this card came out. I love the sparkle, the colors, the image that is so adorable!  I love this card!

What I used..
~Recollections card stock
~Recollections Christmas stamps
~Recollections bling
~Studio G brown ink
~Shabby Treasures white paper roses (I inked them with the pink)
~Offray Ribbon
~"Snowman 2" digital image from simplyinger.blogspot.com
~DecoArt Twinkles

Whew!!  What a challenge this was.  I am happy it's over but sad that it's over at the same time.  None-the-less I am glad I challenged myself.  Well ya'll, thanks for stopping by and spending this time with me.  Feel free to comment, I love to know what you think of the projects.

So until next time..

Kelli