Art Nouveau Bloom

Hi everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and this week our theme is 'Blooming Days'.  You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice.  I am using this beautiful image called Art Nouveau Bloom.  Love this one!

The Copics I used are:  skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R32; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29 & 100; dress - YR02, YR14 & YR18; flowers - YR02, YR14, R12, R14 & R17; butterflies - BG10, BG11, BG15, BG23 & R14. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, ribbon, Wild Orchid flowers,  and Spellbinder dies.  We invite you to play along with our 'Blooming Days' challenge.  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

Party Time Patty

Hello everyone!

Today I am excited to be hosting the Art by Mi Ran Showcase Blog . I made am sharing a card I made using Party Time Patty.  Isn't she sweet?  There are so many birthdays in my family this time of year, and she is the perfect image for that! 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & RV10; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29 & 100; clothes - RV10, RV13, RV14, RV21, TR02, YR14, YR16 & YR18; banner/balloons - RV10, RV13, RV21, BG01, BG05, BG11, E40, E47, E49, YR02, YR14, YR16 & YR18.

For the card I used cardstock from Bazzill, paper from my stash, doily, chalk,  and dies by LaLa Land Crafts and Spellbinders.

We invite you to be follower of the Art by Mi Ran blog, and would love for you to visit our Shop. 

We also have a fabulous Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group, where we offer fun monthly challenges.  Come on over, see what the Design Team is up to, chat with Mi Ran, and more!  

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

xx Bonnie

Beach Girl

Good morning everyone!I would love to share a card I made using another fun digi from  Time for Tea Designs.  I have been coloring many of her lately:)  This fun digi is called Beach Girl.  Perfect to give to my daughter who just loves the beach! (Which is funny, considering we live in the desert!)

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E93, R20 & R11; hair - E99, YR23, YR24 & YR31; shirt - B21, B23, B24, B26 & B29; shirt - BG10, BG11, BG15, BG23 & BG49.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, Wild Orchid flowers, and chipboard from Make it Crafty.   Thanks for taking a look!  Have an awesome rest of your day!

xx Bonnie

Masquerade Mandy

Hi everyone!  I hope you had a great week!  It is time for a new Anything Goes Challenge over in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group.  The optional twist this month is 'Fall or Halloween'.   I made a card using this beautiful new digi called Masquerade Mandy.  I really love this image!

The Copics I used are skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 & R20; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29 & 100; dress - YR14, YR16, YR18, E40, E42, YG01, YG17 & YG25; flowers - V04, V05, V06 & V09; bubbles - BG72, BG000, BG01, B000 & BV0000.  I added Glossy Accents over the bubbles. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Doodlebug Designs, doily, cheesecloth, skull embellishment, and Wild Orchid flowers. I hope you like her!

Have you played along with our challenges in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group? We have 2 challenges a month (sometimes more!), and there are lots of chances to win some of Mi Ran's gorgeous digis.  We also choose Guest DT's with each of our Anything Goes challenges.  We hope to see you there!

xx Bonnie

Hydrangea Dollie

Hi everyone!  I would love to share a little bit of DT inspiration for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  My card uses this month's 'BINGO' card.    If you play along with our challenge, our project must use a row from the BINGO card below.  I hope you will join us! Have fun! 

 I am using  Hydrangea Dollie for this project. Isn't she adorable? You can find her and so many other amazing images in the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy Shop.  For my card I've used the middle row of Flowers/Sentiment/Cheesecloth.

The Copics I uses are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 E93, R20 & R32; hair -BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29 & 100; dress - BG11, BG15, BG23, BG49, E40, E42, E43, E47, RV66 & YG23; flowers - RV63, RV66 & RV69; wings - YG23, BG32, RV91, RV93 & RV95. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/sentiment from Kaiser Kraft, cheesecloth, Wild Orchid flowers, and Sizzix dies.  I would love to know what you think!

Are you a member of the  Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group?  I hope so!  We have new challenges every month, and she had loads of gorgeous digis. We would love for you to join us!  Please check out the new challenge while you are there, and you'll see the gorgeous projects made by my awesome fellow DT! Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by:)

xx Bonnie

Bubbles

Good morning everyone!I would love to share a card I made using another fun digi from  Time for Tea Designs.  I really can't get enough of her images right now!  This card is using the sweet digi Bubbles.  I had a little fun with hair color for her:) 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E93, R20 & R11; hair - RV81, RV83, RV85 & RV89; pants - B91,, B93, B95 & B97; shirt - BV20, BV01, BV13 & BV17; scarf - T0, T1 & T2; hearts - RV21, RV23 & RV25.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, and dies from Cheery Lynn and Memory Box.   Thanks for taking a look!  Have an awesome rest of your day!

xx Bonnie

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Time for Tea Challenge Blog - Fall into Layers

Emmi Lou - Just Me

Hello everyone!  I would like to share with you my DT card for the new challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  This week our theme is 'Washi Wonder'.   I have so much washi tape, but hardly ever use it.  It was nice to play around with it! 

The sponsor we have for you is Crafty Sentiment Designs. They will be giving the winner 3 digis from their store.   For this challenge I am using this sweet image Emmi Lou - Just Me.  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - YR14, YR18, E08 & E19; dress - YG01, YG21, YG23, YG25 & YG17; shirt/socks - Y13, Y15 & Y17; flower - RV21, RV23, RV25 & RV29; shoes - W1, W3 & W5.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For my easel card I used Bazzill cardstock, washi tape, Wild Orchid flowers, and leaf die.  We invite you to join us over at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog and play along with our 'WashiWonder' challenge.  My awesome fellow DT members have gorgeous projects to help inspire you too!  Thanks for stopping by:)  

xx Bonnie

Fashion in Paris

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.   I'm stopping by to share my DT project for the new Anything Goes challenge on the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog.  Our sponsor for this week is Julia Spiri who will be giving the winner 2 images of their choice from their store.   I am using Fashion in Paris for my card.  I only used the beautiful girl and one of the sentiments, but she comes with loads of other bonus elements.

The Copics I used are:  skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R20;hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; dress - BV0000, BV000, BV01, BV02 & BV04.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper and charm from Prima, ribbon, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies by Tim Holtz and Memory Box.  If you head on over to the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog you can check out the gorgeous projects made by my fellow DT members.  Also, while you're there, won't you join our Anything Goes challenge?  Hope to see you there!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.

xx Bonnie

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes

Good morning everyone! I'd love to share with you my card for the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog.  My card is a reminder for our current challenge  'Anything Goes', and we would love for you to join us! Such a fun theme! Here is my DT card using IMG075.  She is such a sweetie!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, R20 & R32; hair - yr23, yr24 & yr31; dress - BG10, BG11, BG15, BG23, RV17, RV52, RV55, YG25, E40, E42 & E43; shoes - W1, W3 & W5. The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, ribbon, doily, pearls, Wild Orchid flowers and Spellbinders die and leaf die. I embossed the circle behind the image with frantage.

 We would love for you to join us over at the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog and check out our challenge. The other DT members have beautiful projects to inspire you as well!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Fairy Fiona

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you have a fun weekend planned...I sure do! Tonight I am taking my daughter to see Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas in concert.  I won the tickets!  She's definitely more excited than me, but I am so happy I can take her.  Then we have a football game on Sunday - I just love going to the Cardinals games with my husband:)

Before all of that, I would love to share a card I made for the new Anything Goes Challenge over on the Art by Mi Ran Challenge Blog.  For my DT project, I have made a card using the new rubber stamp Fairy Fiona which you can find in the Whimsy Stamps online store. Isn't she beautiful? 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & RV10; hair - E21, E23, E29 & E37; dress - BG10, BG11, BG15, BG18 & BG23; flowers - YG01, YG17, YG23, R21, R22 & R24; wings - R000, R00. R01, R02 & Wink of Stella (clear). The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstok, paper from Prima and Graphic 45, lace, pearl brad, flowers from Wild Orchid, and punches from Recollections and Martha Stewart. 

We would love for you to join our challenge over on the Art by Mi Ran Challenge Blog!  heck out the other DT's gorgeous projects while you are there.  We also have fun challenges in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group. If you aren't already a member, I invite you to join.  Thanks for taking a look!  I hope you have a weekend full of fun too! 

Hugs,

Bonnie  

Birthday Present

Hi everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and this week our theme is 'Add a Number'.  You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice.  I am using this sweet image called Birthday Present, and made a birthday card for my niece who is turning 8!

The Copics I used are:  skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R32; hair - E21, E23, E25 & E29; dress - R81, R83, R85, C00 & C0; shoes - E40, E42 & E43; present - G40, G43, G46 & Y15; balloon - R20, R21, R22, R24 & R27. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

This was my first attempt at a shaker card!  It isn't perfect, but I am pretty pleased with the result.  I definitely will be trying more:) 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from October Afternoon, ribbon, Wild Orchid flowers, sequins and Spellbinder dies.  We invite you to play along with our 'Add a Number' challenge.  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

Music Girl

Good afternoon everyone!  I've been under the weather this last week, but managed to do a little crafting just for fun:)   This card is using another digi from Time for Tea Designs.  I am so happy I discovered them!  Her images are too cute. I just love how carefree this digi Music Girl is. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E93, R20 & R11; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29 & 100; clothes - BG10, BG11, BG15, BG23, W1, W3 & W5; shoes - BG15, RV21, RV23, C0 & C3.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, sequins, Wild Orchid flowers, Martha Stewart punch, and Spellbinders die.  Thanks for taking a look!  Have an awesome rest of your day!

xx Bonnie

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Time for Tea Designs Challenge Blog - Fall into Layers

The Boy in the Sky

Hi everyone out in Blogger World! I am super excited to be a Guest Designer for Sasayaki Glitter Digital Stamps!  Check out their blog to see their newest releases, and all of the gorgeous work their DT does.  

The image I chose for my project is The Boy in the Sky.  I just love this sweet image.    I had so much fun making this card.  It's a reminder to me to remain young at heart! 

Here is a closer look at this sweet boy:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, R20 & RV10; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25 & BV29; shirt - G12, G14 & G17; shorts - B91, B93 & B97; shoes - E33, E35, E37 & W3; balloon - R22, R24, R25 & R46; clouds - BG0000, BG000, BG01, BG05 & B00.  I added stickles to the clouds.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, Martha Stewart punch (butterfly) and Lawn Fawn dies.  I am so grateful for the chance to be a Guest Designer for Sasayaki Glitter Digital Stamps.  I hope you'll check them out!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, 

Bonnie

Art by Mi Ran - September Progressive Challenge

I hope you are all having a nice Friday!  I'm here to share a new project with you.  This one is for the new Progressive Challenge in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group.  Have you been playing along?  If you have, then you'll know that every month Mi Ran creates an amazing new image to use in the Progressive Challenge.  If you participated in last month's challenge, then the new image is free to you (and each month you continue to participate you will receive the next for free). If you're new to the challenge - no worries - you can buy the image for a reduced price, and if you play along in the challenge you will also receive the next one for free. It's been a very popular challenge, and we hope you will join us!  Please check out the pinned post in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group for all of the details, and where to go to buy the image.  And if you have any questions, shout them out!  We're a very friendly group:)  

This month's image is absolutely stunning: 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, RV10 & R20; hair - Yr24, YR31,   E35 & E37; dress - R22, R24, R35, R46 & R59; flower - YR07, Y17, Y32 & Y38; scarf - B10, B11, B15, B18 & B23.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/sentiment from Kaiser Crafts, Wild Orchid flowers,  lace, ribbon and dies by Tim Holtz and Spellbinders.  She was so much fun to color!  And I hope that you are playing along with our Progressive Challenge every month in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group!  And remember, it's never too late to start...you can join the challenge at any time.  Please see the pinned post for details.  Now go enjoy your day! 

xx Bonnie

Hummingbirds

Hi everyone!  I would love to share a little bit of DT inspiration for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  My card uses this month's 'BINGO' card.    If you play along with our challenge, our project must use a row from the BINGO card below.  I hope you will join us! Have fun! 

 I am using Hummingbirds for this project.  I love this image. You can find her and so many other amazing images in the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy Shop.  For my card I've used the diagonal row of Embossing/Sentiment/Lace.  

The Copics I uses are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 E93, R20 & R32; hair - YR23, YR31, E35 & E37; dress - V12, V15, V17 & V04; flowers - R22, R35, R46 & R59; birds - YR65, BG05, BG23, G000, V04, V06 & RV02.  I embossed around the image with frantage. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Sherri Baldy, lace, Wild Orchid flowers, and sentiment sticker from Little Yellow Bicycle.  I would love to know what you think!

Are you a member of the  Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group?  I hope so!  We have new challenges every month, and she had loads of gorgeous digis. We would love for you to join us!  Please check out the new challenge while you are there, and you'll see the gorgeous projects made by my awesome fellow DT! Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by:)

xx Bonnie

Gridiron Greg

Hello everyone!  I would like to share with you my DT card for the new challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  This week our theme is 'For the Boys'.  

The sponsor we have for you is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps. They will be giving the winner two digis from their store.   For this challenge I am using this fun image Gridiron Greg.  My dad is a huge football fan (as am I:), and I think I will send this to him for his borthday next month! 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; clothes - G40, G43, G02, G05, G09, G14, T0, T1 & T2; football - E13, E15 & E17; shoes - W3, W5, W7 & W9; helmet C1, C3, C5 & C7.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For my easel card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Trinity Paper Company, and football button.  We invite you to join us over at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog and play along with our 'For the Boys' challenge.  My awesome fellow DT members have gorgeous projects to help inspire you too!  Thanks for stopping by:)  

xx Bonnie

Aurora 'Sharing Autumn'

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.   I'm stopping by to share my DT project for the new Anything Goes challenge on the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog.  Our sponsor for this week is one of my favorites ~ The East Wind.  They have such beautiful and cool images!  They will be giving the winner 3 images of their choice from their store.   I am using this gorgeous image Aurora 'Sharing Autumn' for my card. 

The Copics I used are:  skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R20;hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; clothes - B32, B34, B37, E40, E43, Y13, Y15 & Y17; bench - E31, E35, E29, W3, T1 & T2; leaves - YG93, YG97, G12, R24, Y38, YR68, E15, E18 & E23.   The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Bella Blvd, ribbon, cheesecloth, button and Studio Light die.  If you head on over to the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog you can check out the gorgeous projects made by my fellow DT members.  Also, while you're there, won't you join our Anything Goes challenge?  Hope to see you there!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.

xx Bonnie

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Handmade Flowers

Good morning everyone! I'd love to share with you my card for the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog.  My card is a reminder for our current challenge  'Anything Goes with the option of  Handmade Flowers', and we would love for you to join us! Such a fun theme! Here is my DT card using IMG703. She is so cute!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, R20 & R32; hair - E23, E29, E37 & E95; boat - B60, B63, B66 & B79; flower - R81, R83, R85, Y17, Y32, YG01, YG17 & YG25. The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Webster's Pages and my stash, lace (colored with Copic marker), Make it Crafty chipboard words (covered with paint and stickles) and leaf die. For the flowers I cut circles, then cut a spiral into them and rolled them up.  They are very easy handmade flowers, and cute, I think! 

 We would love for you to join us over at the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog and check out our challenge. The other DT members have beautiful projects to inspire you as well!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Dream of Dahlia

Hi everyone!  This post is to share my DT project for the new challenge in the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  Our theme this month is 'BINGO".   Your project must use a row from the BINGO card below.  Have fun! 

 I am using Dream of Dahlia for my project.  Isn't she gorgeous?   You can find her and so many other amazing images in the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy Shop.  For my card I've use the middle row of flowers/sentiment/cheesecloth.  

The Copics I uses are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 E93, R20 & R32; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29 & 100; flowers - RV00, RV52, RV55 & RV17; leaves - G12, G14 & G17. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, cheesecloth, Wild Orchid flowers, Make it Crafty Chipboard words, and Memory Box die.  I would love to know what you think!

Are you a member of the  Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group?  I hope so!  We have new challenges every month, and she had loads of gorgeous digis. We would love for you to join us!  Please check out the new challenge while you are there, and you'll see the gorgeous projects made by my awesome fellow DT! Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by:)

xx Bonnie