Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge - Classy Miss Cynthia

Simply Betty has a new Fan Page Challenge on her blog!  This month its using her new Hat Ladies:)  Here's my first entry using Classy Mrs. Cynthia.  For her, we are to use 2 designer papers (a conch, because I tend to use at least 2  on each card I make, lol), and put a flower on her hat.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E13, E17, E18 and E21; shirt/hat - R17, YR16 and Y17; skirt - YG000, YG03 and YG17; hat band - BV02, BV08 and BV13.

The designer papers are ones I've had in my collection for years (don't know who it is by).  I also used some ribbon, cardstock and La-La Land's 'heart banner' die, and a We R Memory Keeper crazy 8 punch.  Now I have to go decide which of these lovely ladies I want to tackle next!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Simply Betty Stamps - Fan Page Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Blog - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
My Creative Moments - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Stamping Mad
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations - Anything Goes
Whoopsi Daisy  - Anything Goes


Xo  Bonnie

A Gift of Love - ABM Anything Goes

Happy Friday everyone!  It's time for a new challenge over at the Art by Miran Facebook Group.  It's anything goes challenge, so grab your favorite Art by Miran image, or head over to her store to check out her lovely digi stamps. Once your project is done, be sure to enter it into the challenge! For my project, I used A Gift of Love to create this sweet little Valentine decoration.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - YR31, Y26, E13 and E15; dress - R00, R11, R32 and R35; sweater - YG00, YG03, YG09 and YG25; box - E31, E35 and E37; hearts - R24, R29 and R32; ribbon - RV04 plus 'Cotton Candy' stickles.

I made the project using a 7 gypsies shadow box, We R Memory Keepers 'Be My Valentine' paper, stickers from Little Yellow Bicycle, and crochet hearts from Bella Blvd.  Hope this helps gets you inspired to make some Valentine decorations too!  Thanks for stopping by:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - A Gift

Cute Card Thursday - Stamping Mad

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps - Wonderful Wednesday Challenge

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments - Love, Valentine's Day Challenge

Shopping Our Stash - Love

Eureka Stamps - Hearts

Xo Bonnie

Hello Sunshine

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card which so unlike what I usually make, but I still love how it turned out!  I used the Squeek image by Sherri Baldy which you can find here.  How cute is she??  Instead of adding a lot of embellishments and die cuts which I love to do, I went for a clean and simple card.  Like I said, I am quite pleased at it looks, and I hope you are too!

The Copics I used are: YG00, YG03, YG25, R00, R02, R24, YR000, YR00, YR02, YR16, Y17, Y32, G21, and G29.

For the card I used paper  and 'hello sunshine' from Basic Grey's 'Fresh Cut' line, white cardstock, some ribbon from my stash, and a Tim Holtz die.  Pretty simple.  But pretty!  Thanks for taking a look:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes option Happy Birthday

Jo's Scrap Shack - "It's Sketch Time"

Craft Your Passions - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

xo  Bonnie

Pinata Marci - Funky Hair Color Challenge

Something new from me this afternoon...Pinata Marci with blue and purple hair!  I saw the Funky Hair Color Challenge on the La-La Land Group Facebook Page and decided to give it a try.  I chose this adorable image Pinata Marci, which you can fin in their shop here.  Here's what I did with her:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - RV19, RV66, BG000, BG01 and BG05; dress - E40, E43 and E77; sash/bandana/bow - RV91, RV95 and RV99; shoes - C1, C3 and C5; pinata and candy - assorted colors.  I added a little bit of Stickles (crystal) to the pinata to make it stand out. 

To make the card I used paper from American Crafts '#Summer' line, Doodlebug limeade sprinkles vellum, white lace, Spellbinder dies, and La-La Land 'flag banner' and 'hot air balloon' dies.  I hope you like her!  Have an awesome weekend:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Chocolate Coffee Cards - Color Inspiration

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps - Anything Goes

xoxo Bonnie

She's So Colorful (and so am I;)

Popping on to share a card I just made using She's So Colorful by Karleigh Sue, which you can find here.  I just love this image, as it's a girl and her Copics, and I could be that girl!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - YR14, YR18, E08 and E19; dress - Y08 and Y11; bow - G000, BG09 and BG13; shoes - C3 and C5; backpack - E31, E35, E37 and E29.  I just grabbed different copics to color the markers.

For the card I used paper and embellishments from October Afternoon's 'Woodland Park' line, flowers from my stash, Quick Quotes powder puff chalk in green with envy and mango mai tai, and dies by American Crafts and Spellbinders.  

Thanks for taking a look!  Have a good one:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes

Inky Chicks - Anything Goes

Scrap Creations - Favorite Embellishments (flowers and ribbon)

Cute Card Thursday - Colorful

Craft Your Passions - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

CCC Digi Creations - Digi/Flowers

Seemacrafts - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

- Bonnie

Art by Miran Challenge #24

Happy Friday everyone!  I am joining in the Art by Mi Ran Challenge blog today.  It's an Anything Goes challenge, and I had so much fin creating this step card using Babycakes.  You can find her, and lots of other beautiful images here at the Art by Mi Ran store.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E11, E15, E17 and E18; shirt - B00, B12, B16 and BG000; skirt - Y08, Y13 and Y17; shoes - C3, C5 and C7; bow - RV06 and RV55; cupcake - E40, E71, RV02 and RV04.

For the card I used paper and cupcake sticker from the LYB 'Sweet Treats' line.  A red doily, and a little bit of Zazzle 'parfait' on the cupcake was all it needed.  It was my first time making a step card, and it was so much fun.  Definitely will be making more of them!  

Don't forget to check all of the other DT cards and enter your own card on the Art by Mi Ran Challenge blog!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inky Impressions Challenges - Folds

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps - Holiday

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Kraftin Kimmie StampsBlog - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passions - Anything Goes

Seemacrafts - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

xo  Bonnie

Betty Fan Page Challenge - Michelle

Good evening everyone!  I've decided to play along in the Simply Betty Fan Page Challenge this month.  I'm not sure if I'll be able to get all 6 done, but I'm going to give it my best.  The first image I'm using is Big Hugs Michelle, which you can buy here.  It was one of the images I won in the SBS Favorite image Anything goes challenge.  The challenge with her was to use purple, and something shiny.  Here's my take:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; pants - C1, C3, C5, and C7; shirt - B00, B05 and BG01; heart - V01, V06, V09 and V15; shoes - BV20, BV25 and BV29.

To make the card, I used paper from Bo Bunny's 'A gift of Love' line, bazzill white cardstock, Zva Creative bling, and La-La Land's heart banner die.  Super cute card...I think I'll send her to one of my sisters. :)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Simply Betty Stamps Blog - Fan Page

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Splash of Color

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Seemacrafts - Anything Goes

Karleigh Sue 'Apple of My Eye'

Good morning everyone!  I hope you have a fabulous weekend planned!  Have you seen the new releases over at Karleigh Sue?  GO get your hands on them and start making some fabulous Valentine's Day cards:)  One of my favorites is 'Apple of My Eye'.  I just couldn't wait to color her up and put her on a Vaentine's Day card!  And, I am lucky enough to be a Guest DT for the Karleigh Sue blog this morning!!  I'd love if you would pop over to her blog and also check out the amazing projects by her DT members.  Here is what I did:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - BV20, BV25, BV29 and 100; dress - R00, R01, R32, R35 and R37; apples - R24, R27, G000, G21 and G17; apron - G000, G21 and BG72; flowers - Y08, R24, R29, BG01, BG49 and BG57.

For the card I used paper from the Bo Bunny 'Love Letters' collection, Dies from La-La Land, Martha Stewart small butterfly punch, and start dust Stickles.  I hope you like her!  Thank you so much for stopping by:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Blog - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes 

Addicted to Stamps and More! - Make Your Mark

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes

Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations - Dies and Punches

xo  Bonnie

Art by Miran PROGRESSIVE Facebook Challenge

Every month Art by Miran will be hosting a PROGRESSIVE Challenge in their Facebook Group.  This Progressive Challenge is a great opportunity to get your hands on some EXCLUSIVE Art by MiRan digi stamps.  For more details, and instructions on how to get your hands on the beautiful Petal Blossom image, head on over to the Art by Miran Facebook Group. If you're not already a member, just request to join...there's always a lot of inspiration there!

The challenge runs until Thursday, February 12th, but you have to use this exclusive, reserve listing image to enter.  And you can enter as many times as you like!  Here is the card I made with Petal Blossom:

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E13, E15 and R20; hair - 100, BV20, BV25 and BV29; eyes - YG00, YG06 and YG67; dress - R00, R02, R56, YR000, Y21 and Y26; ruffles - E40, E71 and E77; basket - E51, E53, E57 and E59; flowers - BG000, BG57, BG72, YG17, G000, G29, Y21, Y26, R32 and R56.

To create the card I used Graphic 45 paper, flowers from my stash, white gesso to edge my papers and large flower, and dies by La-La Land and Spellbinder.  I hope you like her!

Don't forget to check out all of the projects made by the Design Team using this lovely image.  I can't wait to see what you create with her! Remember to head on over to the Art by Miran Facebook Group for all of the details in the Pinned Post regarding this challenge. 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Scrap-Creations - New

Scrap & Craft - Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Blog - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More! - Make Your Mark

Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - Anything Goes

xo Bonnie 

Art by Miran's Birthday Celebration!

Hello everyone! Today I have the pleasure of hosting the Art by Miran blog.  This month we are hosting the 1 year anniversary of the Art by Miran blog!  I am so lucky to be part of such an amazingly talented group of women.  We are each taking turns sharing our first project as a Art by Miran DT, and a new project featuring the same image.  Well, since I've only joined the team this month, I'm sharing my first ever project done with one of her images (which, coincidentally prompted me start my blog!). 

Beginning on January 1st through January 16th, each day a team member will share their creation on the blog, giving you each a a chance to win some of these wonderful images!

All you have to do is leave a comment on each post of the Art by MiRan blog for a chance to be chosen to win!!

One winner each day will WIN 3 images of their choice from the store!!

Winners will be announced on January 24th!!

The image I used was Sweet and Sassy, which I entered into their September 26, 2014 Anything Goes challenge, and ended up winning a top 3 spot!  Here is my original project: 

I wanted to created something completely different for you all today, and here's what I made:

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20; hair - E57, Y26, Y32, YR31; eyes - E21, E25, E29; dress - RV000, R81, R85; scarf - E40, E71, E77; shoes - W5, W7, W9.

To create the card I used paper and stickers from Glitz Design's 'All Dolled Up' collection, a Bella Blvd. feather, black ribbon, dies by Tim Holtz, La-La Land Crafts and Spellbinders, and WeR Memory Keeper crazy 8 punch.  

As you can see...same image, completely different look!  Thanks for looking, and be sure to check out all of the other Birthday Celebration projects! 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper - Crafty Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

The Paper Nest - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Include some pink

Inky Chicks - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Scrap-Creations - New

Stamping Sensations - Dies and Punches

 - Bonnie

The Paper Nest - Fairest of them All

I have another card to share with you all today.  This is of the sweet 'Fairest of Them All' by The Paper Nest. Check out her newest arrivals here. I had loads of fun making this cutie!  She's perfect for my daughter and nieces!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; dress - V000, V01, V15, YG00, YG03, YG25; basket - E31, E33 and E37.

To make the card, I used paper from Bo Bunny's 'Smoochable' line (including the words), pink doilies, and La-La Land's heart banner die.  Thanks for looking!  I'm off to work on my next Valentine project:)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes Challenge 209

The Paper Nest - Anything Goes

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes 

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Love To Create - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes 

Creative Knockouts - Girly Girl

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes

- Bonnie

Guest DT Spot for Karleigh Sue!

I am so excited this morning!  I was asked to be a Guest DT on the Karleigh Sue Blog!   I am so honored, and I had just so much fun creating this fun Valentine's Card for you all.  I used 'Hippie Love', which you can find here.  She's perfect for making a bright, fun Valentine for anyone you love.  Here's my card:

The Copics I used to coloe her are:  skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R11 and R20; hair - E21, E25 and E29; eyes - BG000, BG01 and BG05; lips - R56 and R81; skirt - BB91, B95 and B97; belt - E33 and E37; shoes - E31, E33, E35 and E59; purse - E00, E11 and E13; scarf - YG000, YG03 and YG25.

To make the card, I used paper from Doodlebug's 'Sweetheart' line, La-La Land string-of-hearts border die, and ribbon and flowers I had on hand.  I hope you like her, and she helps provide some inspiration for you for Valentine's Day. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes Challenge 209

Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Love To Create - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts - Girly Girl

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes

- Bonnie



Noor! Design Giveaway

Have you seen what's going on over at the Noor! Design blog?  They've reached over 10,000 blog visitors and are giving away some blog candy! Go now and check out their blog. The giveaway is only open for 24 hours, and you won't want to miss your chance.

While you're there, check out the projects they've done, and the many products they offer. I am in love with their dies!

Good Luck!
Bonnie

SBS Anything Goes Challenge

Over on the Simply B Stamps Fan Group page, there is an anything goes challenge going on right now! The winner will get 2 new Fan Page Challenge images which she's releasing on the 9th.  Fingers crossed;)  The hardest part of this challenge was picking a favorite stamp to use.  I printed out my 4 favorites, and narrowed it down from there. I ended up choosing Lenore Forevermore, which you can find here.  Here's what I made with her:

The Copic colors I used are:

Skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R11 and R20

Hair - E08, YR14, YR18 and YR31

Eyes - Y000, YG25 and YG67

Lips - R56 and R81

Shirt - W00, V01 and V06

Skull - E40, E53 and E71

Leaves - YG03, YG45, G29

Flowers - RV000, RV52, RV55, V01, V06 anf V09

To create the card, I used papers from the Bo Bunny 'Garden Girl' line, Quick Quotes Mango Mai Tai, Very Berry and Green with Envy powder puff chalk, La-La Lands open leaf flourish and berry flourish dies, We R Memory Keeper trellis punch, and a variety flowers I had in my flower drawer.  Thanks for looking!  

- Bonnie

Rio and Her Penguin

Happy Saturday morning!  Have you seen the latest stamp from Simply Betty Stamps?  If you're a member of her Simply B Stamps Fan Group on Facebook, you've seen 'Rio and Her Penguin'.  How CUTE is she?!?  She was a freebie, as long as you complete a project with her by Monday.  I love when Betty does that:)  Go join her Facebook group if you haven't already, so you don't miss out!  Here is the card I made with her last night:

The Copics I used to color her are: 

Skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20

Hair - E53, E57 and E59

Eyes - BG000, B00 and B02

Lips - R20 and R24

Shirt - B91, B95 and B97

Pants - YG93, YG95 and YG97

Socks - B91, B95, B97, Y21 and Y26

Cubes - BG000, BG01, B00and V000

Penguin - C1, C3, C5, C7, YR00, YR14, YR18 and Atyou Spica 00

To create the card I used paper from the Bo Bunny 'Snow Day' line, Quick Quotes Blue Hawaiian power puff chalk,  La-La Land Crafts flag banner die, Tim Holtz elegant flourishes dies, and Spellbinders lacey squares die, and an acrylic snowflake which I painted white.  Thanks for looking!

- Bonnie 

Art by MiRan Facebook Challenge #1 for January - Anything Goes

Hello everyone!  I hope the New Year has started off beautifully for you all! I am SUPER excited to share with you my FIRST EVER project for the Art by Miran Facebook Challenge.  The theme for this one is Anything Goes.  You can use any Art by Miran image, including rubber ones from Treasured Times and Whimsy, or her digital ones on her Art by Miran etsy store.

For my card, I used Pop Star Suzy, and I had so much fun with it!  I chose to go with bright colors, and used paper and embellishments to compliment this beautiful singer!

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - E08, E18, YR14 and YR18; eyes - G000, G02, G09 and Atyou Spica 13; boots - W5, W7 and W9; dress - BG000, B29, FB2, and FBG2; hat - BG000, B29, FB2, FBG2, E40, E71, E77 and Atyou Spica 16; belt - E31, E35 and Atyou Spica 19; trim on dress/bow - R11, R17 and R32; earrings - Atyou Spica 16; microphone - Atyou Spica 10, C5 and Copic multiliner .5.

To create the card I used the following: My Mind's Eye 'Tickled Pink Cheerful' paper. Bo Bunny 'Orange Citrus Dot' paper, Fancy Pants 'Love Dots' paper, and Echo Park 'Note to Self - Borders' paper.  I also used also used Anna Griffin 'Silver Corrugated' paper behind the music paper to add extra dimension to the card. I usually pick a few papers from one line, so using several papers, all from different lines and companies was new for me. It was a lot of fun too!  I also used solid cardstock.  Die cuts I used are Flag Banner Die and Heart Treble Clef by La-La Land Crafts, and Joy! Crafts Oval.  To make the doily pink, I simply misted it with Sugar Plumb mist by American Ctafrs. A few flowers from my stash completed the card.

I am really pleased with how she came out!  I'm thinking I may send this to my 7 year old niece who just LOVES to sing, especially with her Grandpa who has his own band.  Thank you for looking, and be sure to check out the Art by Miran Facebook Group to check out the projects by all of the DT members, as well as to enter yours!  There will be a special surprise for all who enter.  You won't want to miss out:)

- Bonnie

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope this coming year brings you all much love, health and happiness.  I hope you all follow your dreams, and make magic happen in the coming year.  I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions (I think a lot of the time we set ourselves up for failure doing that), but....I don't shy away from making commitments.  I suppose they're not very different, but I'm making a few commitments for the coming year.  I am committed to spending more time crafting.  Something I love to do, but tend to place on the 'back burner'.  I am also committed to sharing more of my creations...here, on facebook, and most importantly, with those I love.  I have cards here that I've made for fun, and for various challenges.  This year I will be sending them out, and passing them along to those closest to me.  Ok, well, I may keep some of my absolute favorites, lol.  I hope you all find things that you love and that inspire you, and that you carry with you throughout the year. xo

I also would like to share the very last card I made in 2014.  I literally finished it about 11pm last night.  It's a card to celebrate the New Year, using a new image from Simply Betty Stamps, which you can find here.  She's got it at a special price, so don't delay!  I'd love to see what you create with her!  Here's the card I made:

Here are a list of the Copics I used:  skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 and R20;  hair - E21, E25 and E29; eyes - BG000 and B005;  legs/costume feather - E40, E71 and E77;  costume/headband R56, R59 and R81.  I used atyou Spica glitter pens 00, 14 and 16 in various places to add some glimmer and shine.

Other elements I used include:  patterned paper from My Mind's Eye 'Lost and Found' collection, cardstock, and Spellbinder dies.  I hope you like her, and as always, I appreciate you taking time to check her out:)  Happy New Years!