Lovely and Chic

Good morning everyone!  Guess what time it is?  Time to kick off a new challenge over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog!  We have a fun theme for you this week - 'Layer on Layer'.  I just love adding lots of layers to my projects,  I'm definitely a 'more is more' kind of gal most of the time.  You do not need yo 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. For my DT project I am using the gorgeous image (her name really says it all) Lovely and Chic.  As soon as I knew what the challenge was, I thought she would be perfect!  You can find her and so many other amazing stamps in The Paper Shelter online store. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E50, E51, E53, E11 & E13; coat - R22, R24, YR000, YR02, YR14, YR18, E40, E41 & E42; flowers - BG01, BG05 & BG09; shoes - W00, W1, W2 & W3.  I chalked around the image with chalk from Pebbles, Inc.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

I hope I made her look 'Lovely and Chic!'

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Graphic 45, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies from LaLa Land Crafts.  As you can see, I added many layers of paper, and matted each one on solid cardstock.  Definitely a 'Layer on Layer' card!  I hope you will make a card for the challenge and play along with us at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  And while you are there, check out the gorgeous projects my fellow DT members made.  They're beautiful!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

xx Bonnie

The Huntress

Hello everyone!  I am so excited to tell you that I was invited to join the Design Team 'B' over at The Paper Shelter!  I had applied some time ago, and am a huge fan of their stamps, so you can imagine my delight when the opportunity to join the team cam up! There is a new challenge starting this week, and the theme is 'Xtra vaganza!'.  We want to see your projects with lots of decoration added to them - flowers, gems, lace, pearls, etc).  You do not need to use an image from The Paper Shelter to enter, but those using a digi from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win the $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter image will win 3 Digis of their choice.  For my card I am using The Huntress.  I love the strength and beauty of this image.

The Copics I have used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E42, E43, E47 & E49; dress - R81, R83 & R 85; vines - YG93, YG97 & G21; flowers - BG10, BG11, BG13 & RV66; bow/arrow - E33, E35, E37 & Wink of Stella gold & Silver glitter markers.  The image is printed on x-press paper.   I chalked around the image with Pebbles Inc. chalk. 

A closer look at this beautiful image: 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, Sherri Baldy paper, a doily, lace, pearls, flowes/leaves from Wild Orchid, and dies by Tim Holtz and LaLa Land Crafts, I used foam tape to the back of the image for added dimension (I do this with all of my cards).  I'm really pleased with her, and I hope I have inspired you to join our 'Xtra vaganza' challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  Check out the gorgeous work by the other DT while you're there!  Thanks for taking a look.  Have a fantastic day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting With an Attitude - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Marie Antionette

Hey there Blogger Land!  It's time for a brand new challenge on the Creative Knockouts blog!  This week our theme is 'Anything Goes' - it doesn't get any easier than that, right?  We are sponsored by SLS Lines, and they are giving away an awesome prize - a $10 gift certificate to their store.  

For my card, I am using this very cool and beautiful image called Marie Antionette.  I just love all of her hair, and those cupcakes are so cute!  I had so much fun coloring her! I'd love to know what you think.

The Copics I used are: hair - V09, V06 & V01; cupcakes - E13, E35, E37, R22, R27, RV000, RV02, RV04, RV13 & RV14; bow - YG01, YG17 & YG23.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Bo Bunny (Smoochable), fibers, and dies from LaLa Land Crats, Sizzix and Spellbinder.  I hope you will head on over to the Creative Knockouts Blog and join our challenge.  While you're there, check out the amazing projects from the rest of the DT.  Have a great day!

xx Bonnie

A Happy World!

Good morning everyone!  Or evening, depending on what part of the earth you call home:)  We are starting a new challenge on the Craft Your Passion Blog!  As always, the theme is 'Anything Goes', and this week we are sponsored by a stamp company I just adore - Lacy Sunshine.  The prize is 3 images of the winner's choice!  Sweet, right? Their images are so cute, and so much fun to color.  For my card I am using 'Eleanor and Pickles A Happy World'.  I hope you like what I made with her...

 

The Copics I used are: hair - E13, E15, E17 & E18; clothes - B91, B95, B97, Y17, YR14, YR16 & YR18; frog - YG01, YG17, YG23 & YG25; earth - G14, G17, B05, B12 & B16; grass - G12 G14 & G17. 

 For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Bo Bunny paper (Garden Girl), lace, Wild Orchid flowers, and LaLa Land die.  I also used Pebbles Inc. chalk for the sky.  This was so much fun to make!  I do hope you will hop on over to the Craft Your Passion Blog to check out the other awesome DT projects. And while you're there, why not share a project with us in our 'Anything Goes' challenge!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Creative Craft Cottage - Layer it up

Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Avenue 613 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap - Triple Play (3 flowers)

xx Bonnie

Handmade Flowers - Reminder Post

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday:)  Just popping in to remind you that we have a fun challenge going on over on the Scrapbook Stamp Society Blog.  The challenge is Anything Goes + Optional Handmade Flowers.  I had so much fun making my own flowers last week I decided to give it a go again using this beautiful image which you can find here in the Sherri Baldy Etsy Shop.  I hope you like her!

The Copics I used are: hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress - B12, B21, B24, B236, V06, V09, V12, V15 & Star Dust Stickles.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock & dot paper, and paper/sticker from Websters Pages (Dream in Color).  I used dies from Memory Box, LaLa Land Crafts and Joy! Crafts, and ribbon.  For each the flowers I used circle punches (2 sizes), and buttons.  If you would like, I can take pictures of the steps to create them.  Just leave me a comment letting me know and I will do that.  I hope you will head on over to the Scrapbook Stamp Society blog and check out the amazing DT projects, and also play along with our challenge.  You'll have a chance at winning some awesome digis - maybe even this one!

Have a great week!

xx Bonnie

Sent With Love

Hi there everyone! Today I am sharing a card I made for the brand new challenge over on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog..  Our sponsor is Inky Impression, and our theme for this challenge is 'Seeing Red'.  I'm using two of their digital stamps - the image is Sent With Love Girl, and for the sentiment I am using All My Love Ticket.  Red is not a color I use often, so this was a challenge for me for sure, but a fun one! 

The Copics I used are: hair - E35, E37, YR23 & Y21; pants - B91, B95 & B97; shirt - R00, R01, R02, R22, R24, R27 & R29; box - E33, E35 & E37; heart - R22, R24, R27 & R29.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Echo Park (Home Grown), and LaLa Land dies.  I made the flowers myself.  Lots of red!  More than I normally use, but I am pleased with the result.  We invite you to check out the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog and play along with our 'Seeing Red' challenge.  While you're there, check out the other awesome work the DT has made to inspire you:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Inky Impressions - Embellish It

xx Bonnie

Two-Scoop Tammy

Good morning everyone!  It's time to kick off a brand new Anything Goes Challenge over on the Arty By Mi Ran Challenge Blog.  I'm joining the amazing DT over there, and would love to share this card I made using Two-Scoop Tammy.  Isn't she sweet?

The Copics I used are: hair - E35, YR23, Y21 & Y32; clothes - G000, BG11, BG13, BG19, RV000, RV23, RV25, E40 & E43; ice cream - E11, E13, E15, Y17, Y21, Y32, RV000, RV02 & RV04.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Fancy Pants Designs (Summer Sun), and dies by LaLa Land Crafts & Spellbinders.  I so wanted to add more to the card - if you've been to my blog you know I love flowers - but anything else was too distracting.  I think in this case, 'less is more'.  I'd love to know your thoughts!  Please hop on over to the Art by Miran Challenge Blog to check out the amazing work by the DT members, and to join the challenge.  You don't have to use an image from Art by MiRan, but there are extra incentives if you do.  Check out the Art by MiRan Etsy Shop to check out her amazing digis!  Thanks for stopping by!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges - Girly

xx Bonnie

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Handmade Flowers

Good morning all!  We are kicking off a brand new challenge over on the Scrapbook Stamp Society blog, and our theme is 'Anything Goes + Option Handmade Flowers'.  FUN challenge!!!  I'm pretty new to the 'handmade flowers' thing, so for this card I made the only handmade flowers I know how to make!  I know, not much of a challenge...but for the reminder post next week, I'm going to try something new!  I'd love to see what handmade flowers are your favorite!  For my card I used this sweet image which you can find here.  I'd love to know what you think!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E4, E21 & R20; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; shirt - BG000, BG01, BG05, YG09 & R22; pants - YR23, Y21 & Y32; shows - W0, W3, W5 & W7.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Webster's Pages, dies by Spellbinder & LaLa Land Crafts, and Martha Stewart punch.  The sticker sentiment is by 3 Bugs in a Rug, and reads 'life is either a darling adventure or nothing'.  I love this quote by Helen Keller.

I made the flowers by punching different sized circles in different paper and used scalloped scissors to cut a spiral to the center,  I then rolled (starting from the outside) toward the center, and secured the center bottom with a dab of glue.  Next time I will take pics of the various stages. Super easy, and I like the look:)

Thanks for taking a look, and please be sure to head over to the Scrapbook Stamp Society blog to check out the other amazing DT work and to share your own.  Have a great week!

xx Bonnie 

Seniorita

Hi everyone - me again! Today I am hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and I'd love to share a card I made using one of her new digis:)  The image is Seniorita, and she is just so fun and festive!  I'd love to know what you think...

The Copics I used are: hair - E40, E43, E47 & E49; dress - RV000, RV02, RV06, YG00, YG03, YG23, YG17, E40 & E71.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/stickers from Doodlebug Designs. flowers from Wild Orchid, and dies by LaLa Land Crafts and Spellbinders. We would love for you to pop on over to the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog and become a follower so you don't miss out on any DT inspiration posts, and to see the new releases each month! Thanks for stopping by:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

CCC Digi Creations - Not Quite Straight

Rainy Day Inspiration

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Today I am hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and I'm showcasing the image Rainy Days.  It's pretty appropriate for me, because even though I live in sunny Arizona, we've had a bit of rain lately!  I hope you find some inspiration whether it's damp and dreary, or warm and sunny!  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R11; hair - BV20, BV25 & BV29; raincoat - Y11, Y13, Y17 & BG57; umbrella - R11, R20, R22, R24, Y11, Y13 & Y17; shoes - E71, E77 & E79.

I made the card using Bazzill cardstock, paper from My Mind's Eye (Stella & Rose), flowers from Wild Orchid, doily (spritzed with Glimmer Mist), and LaLa Land die.  Please pop on over to the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and check out the inspiration posts by all of the fabulous DT members! See you there!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Simply Betty - Missing You

Happy Monday everyone! I would like to share a card I made for a challenge going on over in the Simply Betty Facebook Group.  It's her current freebie challenge (the image isn't free anymore, but you can still find her in Betty's shop and play along).  This lovely image is called 'Missing You', and the challenge is to use 3 designer papers, ribbon, and at least one embellishment. I'd love to know what you think!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E4, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E35, YR23, Y21 & Y32; shirt - G00, BG11, BG13 & BG19; cup - E71, E77 & E79; table - R20, R22 & R24.

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, 3 papers from Prima (coffee break), flowers from Prima and Wild Orchid, ribbon, and dies from LaLa Land Crafts, and Memory box.  Thanks for taking a look!  Have a great week:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Scribbles and Scraps - Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Bingo (Ribbon, Pattern Paper, die cut)

xx Bonnie

The Wild Princess

Happy Thursday everyone!  Today I am sharing a project I made for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  I decided to try something other than a card for this.  It originally started as an altered mixed-media canvas (which I have never made before), but after realizing I don't quite have all of the materials I need, I decided to make a shadow box.  My daughter was excited when I asked her if she wanted me to hang it in her room, so I must have done a decent job, lol.  I'd love to get your thoughts!  I used the image The Wild Princess for this project.

It was pretty hard to photograph - this picture is without the glass.  Because of the heavy frame, the top portion looks a little dark, but it's actually rather bright.  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - E35, E37, YR23, Y21 & Y32; crown - Y26 & Y28; dress - R35, R37 & R39; leaves - G21, YG93 & YG97; flowers - R11, R20, R22, R24, Y17, Y32, G000, BG11, BG13 & BG32; snail - V93, V95, V97, W0, W3 & W5.  I added Wink of Stella (clear) to the crow and butterflies.

Here is a closer look at this beauty:

The shadow box is from Ikea.  I also used Bazzill cardstock, paper/sticker from Webster's Pages (Dream in Color), flowers from Wild Orchid, ribbon, Butterfly punches from Martha Stewart, and dies by Memory Box and LaLa Land Crafts.  I've been into quotes lately, and trying to use them on my cards, and added one to the bottom of this.  It's a little small, but I wanted the image to be the main focus.  I love what it reads...

Thanks for stopping by!  I'd love some feedback, and please leave me a link to your blog if I'm not already a follower:)  Have a great day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination  - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

CCC Digi Creations - Layer it Up

Corrosive Challenges - Anything Goes

Create and Inspire - Anything Goes (non dark-side)

xx Bonnie

Spring Bouquet

Late night post for me:)  I'd like to share another card I was working on over the weekend (another 'just because' card:).  This image is from The Paper Nest, and she is a sweetie called 'Spring Bouquet'.  I have some brand new paper I couldn't wait to use, and she turned out to be the perfect image!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E4, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E35, E37, YR23, Y21 & Y32; dress/bow - R01, R02 & R08; shoes - W0, W3 & W5

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/sticker from Webster'e Pages (Dream in Color), lace, ribbon, flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid, charm from Prima, and dies from LaLa Land crafts (fence & leaf) and Spellbinders.  Thanks for taking a look, and have a great morning/day/night (depending what part of the world you call home:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps - Make Your Mark

xx Bonnie

Pretty Pixie

Hi everyone:)  My weekend is winding down, and I've got a few cards I'm finishing up.  I'd love to share the first!  It's been a while since I have worked on a Simply Betty stamp, so I was happy to pull some of them out to play with this week.  First up is a card I made using the sweet image Pretty Pixie.  I'd love to know what you think!

The Copics I used are: hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress s- YG00, YG23, YG25 & YG17; wings - G000, BG11, BG13, BG32, YR000, YR00, YR02, R01, R02 & R14.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/word stickers by Webster's Pages (Nest), flowers/leaves by Wild Orchid, and dies by Spellbinder & LaLa Land Crafts.  I loved that it said so much, and I gave this to my (soon-to-be 13 year old) daughter, and told her to always remember the words: 'Live with Intention', and 'Find yourself and be that'.  She's such an awesome kid.  I hope she likes it. Thanks for looking!

xx Bonnie

Runaway Heart

Happy Hump Day people!  Today is my turn to host the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and I am delighted to share a twisted easel card I made using the sweet image Runaway Heart.  For the theme of my card, I chose to make it about running away to 'Follow Your Dream'.  I hope you like it!

I just love the twisted easel card...they are so east to make!  Here is a picture of the card folded: 

The Copic colors I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress - YR000, R11, R22 & R43; rock - C1, C3 & C5.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/die cuts from Michaels, flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid and LaLa Land die.  I cut strips of colored paper to add behind my hot-air balloon die cut to mimic the balloon on the sentiment.  I think it looks pretty cool...what do you think?

Inside the card:

I thought 'Follow Your Dreams' was perfect for this sweet girl.  Thanks for taking a look today, and remember to always 'FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS'...you never know where they might lead you;)

xx Bonnie

Rory - Lets Down Her Hair

Happy Monday!  I just finished a card using another one of Lacy Sunshine's brand new digis - Rory Lets Down Her Hair.  I just couldn't resist her and all of her hair! It was my first time tackling bricks, but I'm pleased with the result:)  I'd love to know what you think!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E4, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E40, E43.E47 & E49; shirt - RV000, RV52 & RV55; flowers/leaves - BG11, BG13, G21, YG95 & YG97; bricks - E19, E31, E33, E35 & E57.

The card was made with Bazzill cardstock, paper/elements from LYB (Fern & Forest), ribbon, flowers from Wild Orchid, and LaLa land die cut.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Lacy Sunshine - Tic Tac Toe (diagonal - ribbon/Lacy Sunshine image/hand colored)

The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge Blog - Favorite Color Combo

Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes

Scribbles & Scraps - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - One for the Ladies

xx Bonnie

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Tag

Good morning everyone!  We have a new challenge starting on the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog, and I do hope you'll join us!  This new challenge is 'Anything Goes + option Tag'. 

For my card i used this super cool gal 'Toni' which you can find here.  I hope you like my card (with tag:)...

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - V06, V09, V12 & V15; shirt - YG00, YG03, YG17 & YG23; pants - B91, B95 & B97.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Bo Bunny, ribbon, flowere, and dies by Spellbinder and LaLa Land Crafts,  I cut the tag by hand, and added the sentiment (by Simply Betty Stamps).  Lots of fun, and purple and green are one of my favorite color combos:)  Thanks for taking a peek!  Don't forget to head on over to the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog to check out the amazing DT projects, and to enter yours in our challenge!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

My Besties International - Anything Goes

Le Blog de defis - Anything Goes/Scraplift Option

My Besties Design Team Challenge - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Linnea Sprite

Hi everyone!  Another card today from me...it's been a productive & crafty afternoon:)  Are you a member of the Stamps by Aurora Wings Facebook Group?  She's been having a celebration, giving away lots of great prizes (I was a lucky winner of one!), and she has a new image 'Linnea Sprite' free for you!  Go to the Facebook group for details.  There's also a challenge using this image, and I couldn't resist making a card to enter.  Here she is...

The Copics I used are: skin - E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; petals - YR000, YR00, YR02, YR18 YR65 & YR68; leaves - G21, G29 & G46; flowers - YG000, YG02 & YG23.

For the card I used Bazzill Cardstock, My Mind's Eye paper, flowers by Wild Orchid, lace, ribbon, and dies by Spellbinder, Joy! Crafts & LaLa Land Crafts.   Head on over to the Facebook group soon...the image is only free until tomorrow evening!  Thanks for taking a peek:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - Add a Bow

Stamping Sensations - Flower Power

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge - Flowers

Lil Red Wagon - To Die For

xx Bonnie

Karleigh Sue - Dirty Deeds

Hi all of you Karleigh Sue fans...do you know what day today is?  It's NEW RELEASE day over on the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog!  There is a whole lot of sass and attitude in this month's release...I hope you love them!  I'm am super excited to share my make (and my personal favorite of the new girls) - 'Dirty Deeds'.  I love the sentiments that go with the new digis! You can find her and all of the other new beauties in the Karleigh Sue Etsy Shop.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - YR23, Y21, Y32 & E35; clothes - R32, R35, R37, V93, V95, V99, C1, E40 & E43; lips - R32 & R39; rug - C1, C3, C5 and Atyou Spics #19 & #21.

The card is made with Bazzill cardstock, paper from Glitz Design (Black and White collection), lace, ribbon, feathers, flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid, and LaLa Land die.  I cut the dress form in black, and traced the shape in red and adheres it behind the black so that the design would 'pop'.  I also doubled up on the dress for to add a little more dimension to the card.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you'll check out the other new images and DT makes!  Have a great day:)

xx Bonnie

SSS - Anything Goes + Spring Option

Are you ready to play along with another challenge at the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge blog?  This challenge is Anything Goes + Spring Option.  Sherri Baldy has so many great images to use...for this challenge I had fun with this cutie -  Cell Phone Cindy.  What do you think?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E11, E13, E15 & E18; dress - RV000, R81 & R85; shoes - BV20, BV25 & V28; bow - G000, G21 & G46.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Basic Grey (Fresh Cut), flowers from Wild Orchid, lace, and dies from LaLa Land Crafts and Spellbinders.  I hope you'll join our challenge at Scrapbook Stamp Society! Have a great week! 

xx Bonnie