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

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

June Progressive Challenge - ABM

It's time!  Time for a brand new Progressive Challenge over in the Art by MiRan Facebook Group!  Do you know how this works?  Every month a new image is released that is to be used for the Progressive Challenge.  If you participated in the prior month's challenge, the image is free to you.  Yes, I said free!  How awesome is that?  And the images are all gorgeous!  If you're new to the challenge, you can buy this image at a reduced price, and as long as you participate, the next one is free.  That simple! (You can find more details in the Facebook Group).  Here is the card I made with the new image for June, named 'Bubbles Brea'.

The Copics I used to color up this beauty are: skin - E000, E00, E4, E11 & R20; hair - YR23, Y21, Y32, E33 & E35; dress - R00, R20, R22, R24, B000, BG000, BG11, BG13, E40, E43 & E47.  For the bubbles, I colored them with Y000, RV000 & B0000.  I then covered them with glossy accents, followed by a brushing of Tattered Angels Glam (Chandelier).

I made the card using Bazzill cardstock, paper by My Mind's Eye, Wild Orchid flowers/leaves, ribbon, and dies by Memory Box and Spellbinders.  I invite you to go check out the Art by MiRan Facebook Group to see the other DT creations, and to participate in this fun challenge.  Have a great weekend!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps - Make Your Mark

Creative Craft Cottage  - Add a Bow

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

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

A Whole Latte Love

Good morning!  I hope you have a fun and exciting week ahead of you:)  We've got a brand new, fun and exciting challenge starting right now over on the Craft Your Passion blog.  The theme is always Anything Goes, and this week we are sponsored by DeeDee's Digis!

 I'm using some digs from the Whole Latte Love digi set for my card.  Perfect for me, as I am a big fan of coffee!!

The Copics I used are: cup - E40 & E43; lid - W0 & W3; sleeve - G0000, G000, BG23 & BG34; heart/straw - R20, R22 & R24.

I made the card using Bazzill cardstock, Prima paper (Coffee Break), Wild Orchis flowers/leaves, and dies by Spellbinder & Memory Box.  I am in love my new coffee cup die cut, and finally had the chance to use it!! I'd love to know what you think!  Have a great week, and see you again soon!

xx Bonnie

CC & CC - Use a Die Cut

Happy Friday! Ok, well, I think we'll be there in an hour, lol, but this is a Friday post:)  We have a fun new challenge over on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges blog!  The challenge is 'Use A Die Cut', which is perfect, because I use die cuts on just about every card I make!  The sponsor for this challenge is Rick St. Dennis, and this was my first time using one of his digis!  I thought the sentiment on the sticker was just perfect too. I hope you like her...

The Copics I used are: skin - E00, E04, E21, E11 and R20; hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress - YR000, YR00 & YR02; gloves - Y00, Y02 & Y06; stole - C1, C3 & C5.  I used various Atyou Spica markers for the jewelry and to add sparkle to the stole, purse, and fishnets.

The paper and Sticker are from Glitz Design (Brightside), flowers & feather from my stash, and dies from Sizzix, Memory Box and LaLa LAnd Crafts.  Head on over to the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges blog to see all of the DT work, and to play along with our 'Use a Die Cut' challenge.  Have a good one!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes

Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Spring Twist

The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration

A Step in the Darkness - Anything Goes/Use a Die

Clear it Out - Color challenge/Yellow

Papertake Weekly - Words, Words, Words

xx Bonnie

Craft Your Passion DT Member Here!

Hey there everyone!  I hope you all had a nice Easter:) I have some exciting news to share...today I am sharing a card I made as a new Design Team member with Craft Your Passion! We start a new challenge today, and our challenges are always Anything Goes!  The sponsor for this week is Lacy Sunshine.  I was super excited for this, as it is the first time for me using one of their images.  I chose to use 'Saniya Time Ethereal Enchantress'.  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; clothing - YR23, Y21, Y32, YG00, YG03, YG17, YG25, E13, E15 & E17; shoes - B00, BG0, BG05, BG18 & BG72.  For the clock elements I used Y26, Y28 & E40, and added Glossy Accents on the top of the clock faces.

For the card I used cardstock, and paper by Graphic 45 (Olde Curiosity Shoppe Collection), dies by Tim Holtz and Memory box, and flowers from my stash.   I hope you'll come by the Craft Your Passion blog, and check out the other DT projects, as well as enter yours into our challenge!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

Scrapping 4 Fun - AG + 3 Embellishments (3 flowers - plus die cuts & wood clock)

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes

Polkadoodle - Use a Die

Scribble & Scrap - Anything Goes

Avenue 613 - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

It's Saturday - Time for a Hot Date!

Happy Saturday, folks!  It's time for me to host the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog once again:)  FOr today, I chose to use this fun image - Hot Date - which is just perfect, because my husband and I have a HOT DATE tonight!  With 3 kids, and busy schedules, it doesn't happen as often as we'd like, so I couldn't be more excited! Here's what I came up with for my card:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress - C1, C3, C5 C7, R20 & R32; bag - G00, BG13 & BG18.  I used a white gel pen to add polka dots to her purse, and I colored her shoes with Atyou Spica 'silver' to give them some sparkle.

The card is made with Bazzill cardstock, and paper from Prima Marketing (The 'Optimist' Collection).  I used die cuts from Memory Box, and ribbon from my stash.  The button is from Prima.  I do hope you'll swing by the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog and check out the work by the other DT members.  Have a great one!  I have one card to finish for tomorrow, then I'm off to get ready for my date! Yay me!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Buttons & Bows

Rosey Hearts Challenges - Naughty or Nice

xx Bonnie

New Release Day for Karleigh Sue!

Oh, I'm so excited to share this with you!  It's finally time to reveal my DT make for the brand new Karleigh Sue digis!  I hope you love them as much as all of us on the design team do.  They're all amazing!  I'm pleased to share my card with you using 'The Sea Can't Hold Me Mermaid'.  My first time coloring a mermaid! Be sure to click on over to the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog to check out all of the DT projects:)

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; eyes - YG06 and G05; tail/fin - Y00, Y17, Y21, Y32, YR000, YR14, YR18, R00, R08, R20, R24 and R27.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Trinity Paper Arts (Surf n'Swim), Cosmo Cricket (Salt Air), Zva bling, Wild Orchid flowers, and a Memory Box die.  I also added some individual pieces of chunky glitter to her tail.

Thanks for taking a peek!  Don't forget to join us over on the Karleigh Sue Facebook Page and the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog.  Both have chances for you to share your work and win some prizes:) Have an awesome week everyone!  Can't wait to see your mermaids!

xo  Bonnie

Bugaboo Challenge - For a Child

Happy Friday everyone!  Today we have a new challenge for you over on the Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge blog.  I had loads of fun making my card for this challenge!  Our sponsor for this is Bugaboo Stamps, and the theme is 'For a Child'.  I chose their adorable Best Buds stamp.  I just couldn't resist since I have 2 boys!

The Copics I used are:
Boy 1: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; shirt - YR02, YR15 and YR18; pants - B91, B95 and B97; shoes - E71 and E77.
Boy 2: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - Y21, Y32 and E31; shirt - YG03, YG17 and YG25; pants - E33, E35 and E37; shoes - C1, C3 and C5.

For the card I used paper from Bo Bunny's 'On the Go' line, Bazzill cardstock, fibers from my stash, and a memory box die.  Thanks so much for checking it out, and don't forget to jump over to the Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge blog to enter your card!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Clear it Out - Anything goes/Anything goes

xo  Bonnie

Davina - ABM Showcase Blog

Hello everyone!  Today I have the opportunity to host the Art by MiRan Showcase Blog.  I wanted to challenge myself, so I used the awesome new image Davina, and made a CAS card.  I tend to use a lot of dies and flowers, so keeping it simple wasn't easy, but I think I managed to do a good job:)  Here's my card...

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - V000, V09, V12 and V15; dress - G000, BG13, BG32, BG49, C1, C3, C5 and C7.

For the card I used paper and sticker from Bo Bunny's 'A Gift of Love' line, cardstock and Memory Box die. 

We would love for you to join us on our Art by MiRan Facebook page - we host Anything Goes challenges, and monthly Progressive challenges.  Hop on over to check out the details.  Also check out the other amazing images by Mi Ran in her Art by MiRan etsy shop.  Can't wait to see what you create!  Thanks for looking:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - For a special Lady (my niece)

Left of Center - Use your dies

Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog - Birthday Card for a Teenage Girl

Addicted to Stamps - Make Your Mark

Cuttin and Stampin - Anything Goes

xo  Bonnie

Tainted Love

I just love the images from The East Wind.  Her girls are badass.  She has a challenge up on her blog right now called 'Tainted Love'.  For the challenge I decided to use this beauty - Lucy Loo - which you can find in her shop here.  Cool image, right?  Here's my interpretation of Tainted Love:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - BV20, BV25, BV29, R56, R59 and R81; dress - E50, E53 and E57; table - R56, R59 and R81.  I used various Atyou Spica glitter markers for the jewelry, and glossy accents for the champagne glass.

For the card I used black Bazzill cardstock, a variety of paper from Trinity Paper Art's 'Sincerely' line, die cuts by Memory Box and LaLa Land Crafts, and flowers from my flower drawer.  Thanks for taking a look!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

The East Wind - Tainted Love

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Glitter N Sparkle - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes 

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Crazy in Love (I think there's a crazy look in her eye:)

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments - include a Heart

A Step In The Darkness - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Scribble and Scrap Crafts - Anything Goes

Loves Rubber Stamps Challenges - Anything Goes

Xo  Bonnie