Just Because...

Today's post I am sharing a card I made using...
Dreamin' Big Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle

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This card is made using our Juniper cardstock cut 11" x 41/4", folded along the 51/2" inch mark.  I then layered with a piece of White Daisy cardstock, cut at 4" x 5.25"

I love white space on cards, so this is a card that you can make really quick, using those thin strips of paper scraps we all have in our stash. 

I trimmed the Dreamin' Big papers into 5" x 1/2" strips.  Next, tear the edges to look like Washi tape, making sure each one is slightly shorter than the last strip. Attach the strips with adhesive.

Using your favorite Die Cutting machine, select your image from the Dreamin' Big stamp set, which has several bugs with wings...Dragonfly, 2 Butterflies and a Ladybug. I chose the Dragonfly for this card, stamping the image on White Daisy cardstock using Poppy ink,  position the coordinating die over the stamped image.  I usually anchor the die down with a small piece of Washi tape to hold it in place. Run through your die cutting machine for a perfect cut, ready to embellish your card.

The stamp also has several sentiments to use on your cards.  I inked the Just Because sentiment in Slate ink, then finished the card with Poppy twine and a Gold Glitter Gem attached to the Dragonfly.

Thanks for coming by today - Karen

#120 at Try Stampin' on Tuesday

Here today with a new sketch for Try Stampin' on Tuesday

 

See sketch #120 below

 

Here' my card I made inspired by this sketch...

 

 

I decided to use some old chipwood cut outs, keeping with the theme - cleaning out my stash

I used chocolate ink from old Close to My Heart products

KRAFT cardstock from My Favorite Things

Dotted pattern paper and pink paper is double sided from - ?

Cricut cartridge "Just Because Cards" was used to cut the 5-1/2" scallop edge

Lovey-Dovey Sentiments from My Favorite Things can be found HERE

Finished my card by adding a ribbon bow and button to my chipwood hearts

 

Sketch #120

 

Make sure you view the other inspired cards on the BLOG from the rest the Design Team

I look forward to seeing what you come up with and hope that you will share it with us.

 

Thanks for visiting my blog today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

#63 for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

Our theme for this weeks challenge at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

 

#63 - is PINK and GIRLY with SPARKLE

 

We want to see lots of PINK and lots of SPARKLE this week,

So grab those gems and that bottle of glitter and get creative,

and remember to THINK PINK!

 

 

My image is from Eureka Stamps called Daisy Swirl and it can be found HERE

 

I used some paper from KC & Company by Kelly Panacci (I think it is called Valentine)

The scalloped edge is cut from Cricut cartridge "Just Because Cards" - <Truck-s> at 5-1/2"

I colored my image using the following Copic markers:  RV21, RV29, BG10, BG15

I finished the card by adding a banner with a sentiment from Close to My Heart,

A ribbon/bow, as well as clear rhinestone gems along the scallop and center of the flowers

 

Our sponsors this week are...

 

Eureka Stamps

 

Delicious Doodles

 

I hope you will have a chance to join us for this weeks challenge

I look forward to seeing your PINK and GIRLY cards

Need inspiration? Check out the rest of the Design Teams wonderful cards

 

Thanks for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

 

 

#62 for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

Happy Monday everyone...

Today brings a new challenge at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

#62 Anything Goes with Ribbon and Lace

 

Here's my card sharing for today - using Mom's Hat from one of our sponsors - A Day for Daisies

 

 

I used the following supplies in making my card:

Solid salmon cardstock from old stash of Close to My Heart

Kraft cardstock from My Favorite Things

Pattern paper from Glitz 6 x 6 pad "Kiss"

Colored the image using the following Copic markers:

R05, R11, R22, E35, E50, E51, E53, Colorless Blender

Sentiment inked with Chocolate ink, both from old Close to My Heart products

Scallop edge cut from Cricut cartridge, "Just Because Cards" <Truck-s> at 4-1/2", trimmed

Finishing touches:  ivory lace, light salmon ribbon/bow,

adhesive pearls and glossy accents for her necklace

 

We have two sponsors this week...

A Day for Daisies and SKdigis

 

I hope you have found some inspiration here today, but if you need more inspiration...

Check out the rest of the Design Team creations on the blog.

 

I sure hope you will have a chance to join us this week

I can't wait to see your Ribbon and Lace creations

 

Until then - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen



Better late than never...

MOTHER'S DAY / FLORAL CHALLENGE

 

I wanted to make sure to post my Design Team Card for Digi Haven

Even though I am really late in doing so, please forgive me for my lateness

I really have no good excuse, other than life just gets in the way of my CREATIVE TIME

 

Here's my card using Fancy Flowers digital set from My Grafico

 

I used the following Copic markers to color my image:  B60, BV02, BV13, G14, Y02

I cut the scallop from Cricut cartridge "Just Because Cards" page 42 <Truck-s> cut at 5-1/2"

Sentiment from Close to My Heart

Finished the card with yellow brads and green ribbon

 

Make sure to read the HOW TO PLAY rules before linking your card

You must use a DIGITAL image

 

Our Sponsor this fortnight challenge is My Grafico

 

Since I am late with my card...it will not be posted on the blog

 

However, I hope you will take some time to visit the blog

and check out the wonderful creations by the rest of the Design Team and play along with us

I look forward to seeing what you create

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 



#61 for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

Happy Monday! 

I have two posts today, the first one is for my DT creation for Tammy's Scrapin' Corner

 

Our theme this week for challenge #61

Mothers Day

 

My mother unexpectedly and suddenly passed away last year on Mother's Day

This week is going to be rather different and difficult for my family

May 10th would have been her birthday

Sunday is our first Mother's Day without her

Monday 13 is the 1st anniversary of her passing

 

But, she loved that I have a passion for creating and making cards

And she had a passion for flowers and gardening

So this BRIGHT and CHEERY card is for you MOM, I miss you and love you

 

 

Image is called Flowers from QKR Stampede, who is one of our sponsors this week. 

You can find it HERE

 

 

and our other sponsor... Digi Stamp Characters

 

 

I used the following Copic markers to color this image:

R11, R27, R29, RV02, RV21, RV23, Y11, Y15, Y17, YG06, YG23, G07, Colorless Blender

Paper from Echo Park 6 x 6 Paper Pad - For the Record 2

Oval from Cricut cartridge "George & Basic Shapes" - page 114 <oval1> cut at 4"

Scallop edge from Cricut cartridge "Just Because Cards" page 42 <Truck-s> cut at 5-1/2"

Finishing touches:  a red ribbon/bow, sentiment attached with a safety pin,

Buttons for flower centers with white floss, added red bakers twine bow and adhesive pearls

 

Check out the inspiration on the blog from the rest of the Design Team

Create a special card for your Mother and share it with us

I cannot wait to see what you come up with

 

My inspiration is a sketch by Sweet Stop Sketches

 

 

Which I'll be entering my card into that challenge along with the following:

 

 

Thanks for stopping by and make sure to check out my Scrappy Frog post HERE as well

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

 

You're Berry Sweet

Another post for today, but this one will have to be short and sweet!

 

My card share is for the Design Team at  Try Stampin' on Tuesday using sketch #108

 

 

 

YOU'RE VERY SWEET!

 

 

Isn't this just the sweetest card?  I love it - so summery!

 

My card is 5 x 5 Kraft

Gingham paper from my stash

Cut the scallop border from Cricut cartridge - Just Because Cards

Image is from Designed 2 Delight  - Strawberries found HERE (now From the Heart Stamps)

Sentiment from Jaded Blossom - Feeling Fruity found  HERE

I used the following Copic Markers:

Blender, B60, E50, G05, G14, G17, R22, R27, R59, Y02, Y08, Y17

 

I sure hope you plan to play along with us this week.

I would love to see your creation using our sketch #108.

 

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

 

 

L O V E and new DT

I am now a new DT member at Scrappy Frogs Challenge Blog

Scrappy Frogs offers a variety of challenges for everyone.
The Challenges are posted 1st Monday of the month - 2/4/13 starts our PINK and RED challenge.
Scrappy Frogs a place to challenge yourself, be inspired, as well as a place to just have FUN!

Here's my PINK and RED card for the challenge with KRAFT

To make my card:

Start with an A2 Kraft cardstock base - cardstock from My Favorite Things - found HERE

Designer Paper 12 x 12 paper pad from K & Company - Valentine by Kelly Panacci

For scalloped edge - Cricut cartridge - Just Because Cards page 42 <Truck-s> cut at 4"

For hearts - Cricut cartridge - George & Basic Shapes page 119 <heart2> cut at 4", 3-1/2', 2-1/2"

Sentiment from My Favorite Things - Homespun Hearts - found  HERE

Tuxedo Black ink - Memento

 

My finishing touches:

Pink ribbon and bow, pink adhesive rhinestones, banners and scrabble wooden letters

L O V E

 

So please join me and the rest of the Design Team for this months challenge at Scrappy Frogs

 

PINK and RED

 

I look forward to seeing what you create.  Thanks for stopping by today.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Polka Doodles - Week 5 - Lots of Layers + Pink and Red
My Time to Craft - #207 - Love is in the Air
My Sheri Crafts - #103 - Valentines
Dynamic Duos - #38 Real Red and Pretty in Pink

A little Joy

Today I am sharing a card I made for the iSpy Sketches ISSC43

I really enjoy the sketches they feature, but I haven't played at iSpy Sketches for quite sometime.

So I say..."It's about time I do!"

 

Here's the sketch and you can scroll down to see my take on the sketch.

 

Here's my card...

I really hope you will be inspired by my card to create something wonderful this week.

 

 

I found these metal Alphabet badges at a boutique shop in Ballard, WA.

while shopping on Black Friday with my friend Jen.

Had to buy some, then I saw the sketch and knew they would be perfect for my card.

 

My papers are from my stash of old Close to My Heart papers

Image is from MelonHeadz

Copic markers used:

B00, B02, B05

BV00, BV02, BV04

E00, E21, E33, E35

C-1, C-3, C-5

Scallop edge cut from Cricut cartridge "Just Because" cards page 42 <Truck-s> at 4 1/2"

Ribbon, pom poms on wire, adhesive rhinestones.

 

I am also entering this into the Dutch Dare Card Challenge - #193 - Winter Wonderland

 

Thanks for stopping by today - Catch the Frenzy!  - Karen

 

Challenge Me Monday with FCCB

My share this morning is for Fantabulous Cricut, Challenge Me Monday, #128:

Trains, Planes and Automobiles

Create and link a project using some sort of transportation (bus, plane, train, car, bike, etc...)

 

For my card I used the "Just Because" Cards cartridge

 

 

My card recipe:

A2 Cranberry card base from CTMH

"Just Because" cards, page 24 <Car> cut at 3-1/2" using the sticker feature

I also cut from this same cartridge page 42 <Truck-s> at 5-1/2" scallop edge, trimmed to fit

Pattern paper from Graphic 45 scraps in my stash

Cream cardstock sponged/distressed using Desert Sand ink from CTMH

My sentiments were computer generated by me and cut into banners

Added large silver brads to finish the card.

 

As always there is some great Design Team inspiration, which you can see HERE

Be inspired and play along this week.  I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

 

I am also entering this card into the following challenges:

 

 A Gem of a Challenge - #54 A Boy Thing (use a boy image, boy theme or for a boy)

 

Crafty Sentiments - Male cards

 

Creative Craft Challenges - All about the boys

 

Have a great Monday and the rest of the week too!

 

Caatch the Frenzy! - Karen

 

National Tooth Fairy Day

My share this week for , Challenge #125 "National Tooth Fairy Day"
Make a card using a Tooth Fairy, Tooth or Smile.
How fun is that? And I was also given a little stamp set to work with.

Using Tooth Fairy from our fabulous sponsor this week...




Jaded Blossom Blog
Jaded Blossom Store

To make my card I started with an A2 card, red cardstock

Cricut cartridges used:
Simply Charmed, pg. 53 <paper> cut at 4" on white, also shadow feature using aqua
"Just Because" Cards, pg. 42 <Truck-s) cut at 4-1/2" for the striped scalloped edge
Elegant Edges, pg. 59 <Flower2> cut at 2-1/2" using the frame feature, red flower

Next steps:
I rounded all corners of my papers, which were scraps from my stash
Using Sunny Yellow ink, sponged around the note paper
Tooth image sentiment stamped with Momento Tuxedo Black ink
Colored image using Copic markers:  BG10, RV10, RV29, Y02, Y08, Y17 and Colorless Blender
Cut image out and layer all paper as shown in photo, working back to front.

My finishing touches included:
Black and white doodle lines
Glitter and rhinestones on the crown and wand
aqua bakers twine and red/white jumbo paperclip
And the last thing I added was a little treat container from Stampin' Up
I tucked two quarters inside and attached with mounting tape

This was a really fun project,
 again I had to be really creative, as I do not own any of the Boxes, Bags and Tags cartridges.

I can't wait to see what you come up for this challenge.

Have a great week - Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Challenge Me Monday

This week at Fantabulous Cricut the Design Team members on Team A

are sharing their inspiration for Challenge #121 - Wedding Bliss.

Make a project for a special couple, (Wedding or Anniversary).

Use at least one (1) Cricut cut on your project.

And remember to list on your blog the cartridge(s) used.

I have to admit, I do not have many cartridges with Wedding images.

I did find an image in the Wild Card Cartridge.

Page 63 <Cake) using the Icon feature, cut at 3-1/2".

I was able to create a simple, but elegant card with this image.

I love Red, Black and White together.

I also used George & Basic Shapes cartridge, page 108 circle. 

White circle cut at 4"  and the Black with white polka dots cut at 1-1/2"

Sentiment is from Close to my Heart.

All other supplies were from my stash.

I hope you will be able to play along with us this week at FCCB

Challenge begins on Monday, July 23 and runs through Midnight (Mountain Time), July 29

Have a great week.

Catch the Frenzy! - Karen

Fishing you a...

Happy Fathers Day!  My dad does read my blog, so No daddy-o this is not your real card.  You'll have to wait until Sunday :)

Over at Fantabulous Cricut it is Challenge Me Monday. Challenge #115 - Fathers Day card/project using outdoor theme: hunting, hiking, fishing, etc....

For my Design Team card I used a 3-1/2" x 8" card for my base.  I started with a piece of Tan cardstock cut at 7" x 8", folded in half long side.

I added pattern paper from Glitz "Pretty in Pink" 6" x 6" pad. I cut the top piece 3-1/4" x 3-1/4", the strip piece cut at 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" and the black connecting piece was cut at 3/4" x 3-1/2".

I made the sentiment on the computer and cut the tag at 2" x 3-1/2" and trimmed the bottom with a square punch to make a banner.

My Cricut cut came from the "Just Because" Cards cartridge found on page 49, <Fishing> using the sticker feature cut at 3"

For the finishing touches I added brass buckle hardware which was attached with brass brads.  I tied a jute bow int he center.  I also added black adhesive rhinestones.

Have a Fantabulous Monday and remember to Catch the Frenzy!

ME4Y - Weekly Challenge

Week four  - specific technique challenge at Made Especially 4 You and we are making cards using the paper piercing technique, so please head over to the blog, using the link above to get inspired by the wonderful creations from the Design Team and play along with us this week.



This week our sponsor is Adams Acres and one randomly chosen winner will receive $10.00 gift certificate to spend at their store.





For my card I used the Social Butterflies printable stamp set from The Cutting Cafe, coloring the wings with my Copic markers.  I used my piercing tool to pierce the paper around the wings.  I also used my "Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge to cut the scalloped edge, page 42 <Truck-s> cut at 5" and trimmed to fit.  I also used my piercing tool along the scallops.

Finishing touches include vellum wings, black bakers twine and a punched heart for a pop of color.

Thanks for stopping by today and Catch the Frenzy!

New Baby

A little late with my sharing for the Fussy and Fancy Challenge, Challenge #63, New Baby.  But here it is.  "Oh Happy Day".  My very first card as a DT member at Fussy and Fancy.  Still learning to color with my Copics, but enjoying using them.  I find coloring to be very calming.

To make this card I used pattern paper from a Miss Caroline - Dilly Dally 6 x 6 pad.  All solid card stock is from Close to My Heart.  My sentiment is from Impress and the cute little elephant is Bubba the Elephant from Memory Box.

I used the following Cricut cartridges:  George & Basic Shapes, page 108, <circle>, cutting two 2-1/2" on white.  Cut one in half.  Elegant Edges, page 65 <Flwers-s> cut at 3" on yellow.  Just Because, page 46 <Apple-s> cut two at 5-1/2" in yellow for the scallop edge.  I also cut banners and trimmed the ends with a square punch.

Finishing touches include doodles along edges, hanging the banner on a piece of red/white bakers twine and brads.  Thank you for stopping by today.

So head on over to Fussy and Fancy Challenge and check out all the inspiration from our Design Team.  I hope you will have a chance to play along with us as well.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Catch the Frenzy!

Tu Tu Cute

Today's share is a card I made for Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday #111.  The challenge is to make a project using a tux/dress or prom/dance theme.  The Design Team has some fabulous project to share, so please stop by this week and play along with us.

My card today features a pink and kraft color combo, which is fun to work with.  I used a digi image from Bugaboo Stamps, colored her in with the following Copic markers.

E00, E02, E21, E33, E35, RV10, RV21, RV23

I used the following Cricut cartridges:  Just Because, page 42 <Truck-s> for the scallop edge cut at 5".  George and Basic shapes the cut the numbers and letters, cut at 1"

Layer all pieces together as shown in the photo, working back to front.  I trimmed the paper I used for the numbers with a square punch to make banners.  For the finishing touches, I added two flowers, layered and pink adhesive rhinestone to the center.  I also added same rhinestones to the banner and upper edge of pink paper.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Catch the Frenzy!

Love is like a Butterfly...

Front view

Today is my first post as a Design Team member for The Cutting Cafe and I am so excited to share my creation with you.  I used the Butterfly Shaped Card cutting file and a sentiment from the Social Butterfly printable stamp set.


My color palette is pink, white and black, which I just love together.

I started with a 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" pink cardstock base.  I cut the butterfly out three times:  white cardstock, pink pattern paper and vellum.  I sponged baby pink around the edges of the white butterfly and added black ink doodle lines around all 3 butterflies.  I layered these three butterflies together, white, pink pattern paper and vellum on top.  I cut a black cardstock body, wrapped black/white bakers twine around the body and added stamens for the antenna.  Adhere the body to the center of the butterfly.

Side view to show butterfly wing layers

I cut two scallop borders from black cardstock using my Cricut "Just Because" cartridge, page 46 <Apple-s> cut at 5-1/2", adhered to a piece of 2" x 5-1/2" pink pattern paper.


For the sentiment - I trimmed it and made one banner edge with a square punch.  Layer all paper pieces as shown in the photo, working back to front.

My finishing touches include black rhinestones, and baker twine ribbon/bow.




That's it for today, so thank you so much for stopping by my blog and letting me share my card with you.  Enjoy your day.


Catch the Frenzy!

The Craft's Meow April Sketch Challenge

My share today is a card I made for The Crafts Meow April Sketch challenge posted below.  I just recently purchased some stamps from them, but haven't had a chance to use them yet.  I choose their "Just for You" set to work with for this challenge.

The base is a 3-1/2" x 8" teal colored card from my stash of Close to My Heart papers.  I layered two coordinating pattern paper from my stack Recollections - Bold Basic, cut at 3" x 7-1/2" for the bottom layer and 2-1/2" x 7" for the top layer.  I stamped my image 3 times and sentiment with Close to My Heart, Gypsy ink on to cream cardstock.  Punch the images out with a 1-1/2" circle punch and punch 3 teal circles with a 1-3/4" circle punch.


I also cut a 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" pattern paper and a 4" scallop border in cream cardstock cut from the Elegant Edges cartridge, page 48, <sclops-s> using the oblong feature, trimmed to 3-1/2".  Cut a 1/2" x  3-1/2" cream cardstock for the sentiment banner, punch the ends with a square punch to create the banner.  Layer all paper pieces as shown in the photo.  My finishing touches are tiny adhesive pearls to the scallop border, the banner and medium size to the centers of the images.  And last of all, a organza lavender ribbon bow at the top.

Thank you for stopping by today, enjoy my card, stop by The Crafts Meow to check out the sketch and play along.  Hope your day is filled with joy.

Catch the Frenzy!

I'm sew happy!

The tag I am sharing tonight is one I made for Colorful Creations monthly challenge.  As I am on the Design Team at Colorful Creations, I like to participate in my follow DT members monthly challenges.  Andrew hosts a Tag of the Month challenge, and this months theme was vintage. 


I started with a 3-1/8" x 6-1/2"  piece of corrugated cardboard and layered that with Jolees Boutique paper pad - French General, rounded the corners on the tag.  I layered lace and red striped paper, also from Jolees Boutique. Next I colored, distressed and cut out my dress form, which is a digi image.  I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tea dye on the dress form, as well as sponging the larger flower on the paper.  I used Memento Tuxedo Black to stamp the stitched zigzag image and the sentiment, both from Close to My Heart #C1234 Simple Stitches.  I found the snaps, navy thread and navy seam binding at a local thrift store, which had many fun things inside the bag. The flower was made by cutting 6 circles from old pattern tissue.  All other elements were found in my stash.


Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed my tag and I hope you will have a chance to check out Colorful Creations and all that it has to offer.


Catch the Frenzy!

Happy March

I'm playing along with My Craft Spot challenge #47 - For the Birds.  My card has an awesome color combination of Lagoon and Sorbet and lots of layers.  So Happy March!

I started with Sorbet A2 card.  I added a pattern paper I found in a stack of DCWV with the same Lagoon and Sorbet colors.  I used  the following cartridges for my card:  Elegant Edges pg. 65 <Flower3> cut at 4" for the center piece.  My bird is found in Live Simply <Bird1-s> cut at 3", I also used the layers for the wing and leaves.  The flower is from George & Basic shapes cartridge, pg. 120.  I cut 3 each in the following sizes, 2", 1-1/2" and 1" on dotted Sorbet paper from My Minds Eye.  I also cut the white circle found on pg. 108 at 3".  All other paper from Close to My Heart and cut 1/4" smaller than the piece below it. 

To finish this card I sponged all bird and leaf pieces with Lagoon ink, all flower pieces with Sorbet ink, ink from Close to My Heart.  After sponging I added black line details around the edges of these pieces.  Stamped my sentiment, two stamps from Close to My Heart in Sorbet and Black.  Added lighter lagoon brads From American Craft to center of flowers and 3 at the lower right corner.  Small adhesive pearls around the center cut out and a ribbon finish off my card.

Catch the Frenzy!