THE STAMPIN PALACE

My Favorite Chunky Mini Album

2012-01-29T11:21:00.009-05:00

Hi there,

I just finished a sweet little gem that I have been working on. In search of Valentine paper, I ran across some of my most fav papers by Making Memories. Wanna guess??? Yes, Chloe's Closet...:) When this paper is completely gone from my stash I will cry for sure. I love everything about it.

I started this book by covering some paper bags and chipboard covers with "Chloe's Closet" patterned papers. I then added in journaling elements/pages for more photo and dimensional options. I bound this book with my cinch and then began embellishing. My "Fav" chunky book is below...

This book was super fun to make. Please tell me what you think...:)

Thanks so much for visiting today...

SOC Dec/Jan Issue

2012-01-07T21:02:00.005-05:00

Happy New Year!!!

Have you had a chance to check out the December/January Issue of Scraps of Color? It is a great issue and full of wonderful ideas. Now that the Holidays are behind us, it's time to get those Christmas photos printed and layouts completed. The Dec/Jan issue will help you with that.

You will find awesome projects used with some of the following products by Heartfelt Creations:

As you may have heard, sadly this is the last issue of Scraps of Color so check it out and let me know what you think. We will continue to post on the SOC Blog, and what you typically would find in our magazine every other month you will see on our blog throughout the month.

Thanks so much for visiting today...:)

Hugs, Karen

2011 Christmas Album

2011-12-31T00:02:00.010-05:00

Hi there,

We are almost there...almost into 2012. It's amazing how quickly 2011 flew by. Before we get to the 2012, I would like to share my Christmas 2011 album with you. Christmas was so wonderful for us. We felt so blessed to be surrounded by family. My little ones had such a fun time. The photos in this album capture those most wonderful moments.

To create this album, I started with paper bags for the base. I filtered in some corrugated board and then covered my pages with My Mind's Eye. Next I aged my papers and bound the book with my Cinch and coils. I added many 3 -D elements and photos. I LOVE chunky books, so that was one of my focuses with this album. This was truly a lot of fun. Take a peek...

Supplies: Patterned Paper and 3-D Elements: My Minds Eye; Stickers: Bo Bunny; Ribbon: May Arts; Punch & Dies: EK Success & Sizzix; Ink: Ranger; Metals & Buttons: Tim Holtz; Bling: Recollections; Beaded Stems: Prima

I love reading your comments, so feel free to leave me some...:)
Thanks so much for visiting.

Hugs,

Karen

Altered Chipboard Pieces

2011-12-15T13:22:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I wanted to share these little altered items that i created using chipboard pieces for my Diva group. The theme was chipboard. I used the Tim Holtz bodyform die and vintage ink, basic grey paper, CTMH pearls, hemp and some repurposed tulle from my girls tutus. They were made during breast cancer awareness month, but just realized that I didn't share them with all of you.

These make great magnets, embellishments for pages or pins...many possibilities.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,

Karen

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Floral ATCs

2011-11-13T21:12:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I had the most fun this weekend working on these ATCs. ATCs continue to be so much fun for me because there are no boundaries. I created the following using some K and Company die cuts and papers, sanded and embossed coredinations cardstock, Stickles, ribbon and vintage ink. I had way too much fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Hugs, Karen

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Location:My Stampin Palace

Vintage Postcards

2011-10-27T14:35:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I have been busy busy creating over the past month and wanted to share some of what I have been working on. The following is a postcard that I created using some pins that I made. It was a spin off of some postcards that I made for a Diva swap last month shown in the 2nd photo. I had way too much fun with these...:) I used elements from Close To My Heart, beads, bling, and vintage ink. Love the way they turned out.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

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ATCs

2011-09-12T11:16:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I created these ATCs for a swap a couple of weeks ago. They were absolutely too much fun. I used papers from Graphic 45 and elements from Making Memories. I love the way they turned out.

Supplies- Patterned Paper: Graphic 45; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Bling: Close To My Heart; Stckers: Making Memories; Ink: Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Then I played just a step further and created this...

Thanks for stopping by...:)

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Tags Tags and More Tags

2011-09-07T21:27:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I had some great time completing these tags this past weekend for a swap. I really enjoy working with burlap, so this was a great combination of fun. I used products from K and Company, Canvas Home Basics, and Copic.

Then after creating the ATCs, I wanted to play a little more... So with a few extra steps, I ended up with what you see below...:)

Love it!

Thanks for looking!!

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More Fun ATCs

2011-08-21T17:14:00.002-04:00

Hi there,

I finally got a chance to post these ATC's that I made for my Diva Swap last month. These are always a treat to create. I used some coredinations cardstock, K and Company scrapbook paper and stickers, and charms by Making Memories. The little green tear drops on wire are embellies found in the wedding department of Michael's.
So much fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Karen

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Location:My Stampin Palace

Summer Keepsake

2011-08-04T08:00:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I am sharing my keepsake that I created for the Scraps of Color E:spire blog. The blog post includes a supply list and tips. Please take a peek...:)

Thanks so much for visiting today...:)

Hugs, Karen

CHA Summer 2011 Sneak Peaks

2011-07-26T15:41:00.001-04:00

More Sneaks...

Storage options are always on the list to see and try. I wanted 1 of everything Creative Options had to offer.

I didn't mention Sticky Thumb in my earlier post, but the adhesive line that I used at the show was absolutely wonderful. The service at their booth was great too.

The following pics are from the Nunn Designs booth. I thought I was in heaven. Most of you that know me, know I LOVE to create jewelry in addition to stamping and scrapbooking. I spent a lot of time at this one for sure. Just beautiful...

The rest of the pics below are all yumminess from the Stampers Anonymous and Darcie's continuous booth. They never disappoint. Just Yum!!!

Hugs,
Karen
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Cherish Journal

2011-07-26T15:05:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I'm reposting this little journal for tag purposes. It was lost among my 1st CHA Sneak Peek post...:) I immediately began this little journal after returning from CHA. There is something about seeing new product that gets the creative juices flowing.

Cherish Journal by Karen Jiles- Supplies. Patterned Paper and Buttons: My Minds Eye; Flowers and Bling: Prima; Pearl Stick Pins: Maya Road; Ink: Vintage Photo.

Hugs,
Karen

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Location:My Stampin Palace

CHA Summer 2011 Sneak Peeks

2011-07-22T15:57:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

Back from CHA and feeling really inspired about the crafting goodies to come...:) It's so amazing how the industry continues to create such fabulous product year after year. Get excited Ladies!! Companies like Graphic 45, La Blanche, Canvas Home Basics, DCWV, Spellbinders, Creative Options, Heartfelt Creations, My Minds Eye, Silhouette America, Nunn Designs and Provocrafts will blow your socks off with new products that will be introduced to you in the upcoming months. I can not begin to tell you how impressed I was with the owners, representatives and design team members of these businesses as we discussed past, current, and future products. I can't even begin to tell you which was my absolute favorite- there were too many. Be prepared to be inspired and dazzled...

This was a great welcome to CHA.

Visiting Quick Quotes is always a wonderful treat.

The Canvas Home Basics Booth... Such yummy product!!

Tim teaching and sharing, Love him!!! It was wonderful meeting him.

Visiting the La Blanche booth was sheer delight...

Hugs,
Karen

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ATC Fun

2011-07-18T01:16:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

Don't you just love ATC's? I do too...:) They can be such precious little pieces of art. I recently had a pink, grey and black Diva swap. My Diva group and I had fun creating for this swap. I decided to create ATC's. See my swap below.

I used my copics with these ATC's. After stamping my image using memento ink, I airbrushed RV04 and C04 onto my card- RV04 was airbrushed with the sketch end and C04 airbrushed with the paintbrush end. Using the paintbrush end added some texture to the ATC. The last touch was to edge the ATC with black ink. Loved it!!!

Hugs,
Karen

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LaBlanche Stamps

2011-07-10T00:27:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I received some fun stamps by LaBlanche a couple of weeks ago and decided to use one for some swaps. The stamp coupled with some copic markers and stickles really made these creations a lot of fun. I really love the end result. I hope you do too.

Hugs, Karen

Supply list: LaBlanche Stamp (Framed Iris), CTMH card stock, copic markers RV02 and Y11, Memento Black Ink, Diamond Stickles.

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Happy 4th of July

2011-07-04T20:38:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

Happy 4th to you. I am sharing a 4th of July card that I created for the Scraps of Color blog today. Please stop by and check out the post.

Hugs, Karen

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Location:My Stampin Palace

In Honor of Father's Day...

2011-06-16T11:43:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I had an opportunity to create this Father's Day card last night. I used some of that old Daisy D's paper- absolutely love them. I also added a layer of text paper. That gave my card a more rugged, yet interesting feel. The stamps are by Stampers Anonymous and Great Impressions. After adding all of the layers...:) I decided to add a cutout of Tim's embossed truck with a little accent to the wheels. I hope you like...

Hugs, Karen

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New Issue of Scraps of Color

2011-06-01T21:21:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

The June/July Issue of Scraps of Color is now available. This is another full and fun issue. Check it out here:

http://www.classycoordinates.com/Scraps_of_Color_Scrapbook_Magazine/Scraps_of_Color_Magazine/Entries/2011/5/31_Scraps_of_Color_Jun_Jul_2011_Issue.html

Look forward to an opportunity to win a stamp set used in this issue. The Blog Giveaway will be featured this weekend.

Enjoy the June/July Issue!

Karen

Birthday Card

2011-05-27T00:04:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I am sharing this "Birthday" card that I made tonight. I received some of that wonderful Tim Holtz tape and wanted to use it. I edged this card with it inside and out. The tape is really cool to use and super easy to apply with the mini tape dispenser. I think this is my new best friend...:)

The focal image is by Penny Black. I also used several of my copics: YR21, YR23, YR20, YG23, YG25, C1, C2. I used stamps by Endless Creations and Stampin' Up!. All pieces were aged with walnut stain distress ink. After coloring my image I went back in and detailed it with my white pencil. Love that!

Thanks for stopping by...:)

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Simple "Thank You's"

2011-05-24T10:45:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I have been busier than ever this month, but had a chance to create these little simple thank you cards for my Divas group. I love the colors, which was the color combo challenge: orange, green, and yellow...:) Hugs, K

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Ribbon Bookmarks

2011-04-17T19:54:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I made these little ribbon bookmarks for my Stampin Divas swap. I really love how they turned out. I hope that my Divas do too…:)

Supplies-Patterned Paper: Anna Griffin; Flowers and Worded Pebbles: Prima; Ribbon: Papertrey Ink; Flower Punch: Fiskars; Ink: Vintage Photo.

Hugs,

Karen

Friends…

2011-03-27T13:59:00.001-04:00

Are Chosen Family…

Hi there,

I made this little 6 x 6 card last night. I love working with 6 x 6 cards- a little more room to work with than the traditional A2 size card. I made the pins to accent the card- absolutely Love them too..:)

Friends Card by Karen Jiles. Supplies- Patterned Paper: Anna Griffin; Cardstock: Stampin; Up!; Stick Pins: Fire Mountain Gems; Beads: Bead Gallery; Satin Ribbon: Michael’s Essentials.

Thanks for stopping by today…:)

Karen

And the Winner of this lovely stamp set…..

2011-03-21T10:59:00.002-04:00

is….. CRICUTGIRLG

Cricutgirlg said... This card is beautiful. I love the stamp and the black offsets the metal nicely. I've never thought to combine the metal with another frame before. What a great idea!

Thanks Cricutgirlg! Adding the additional frame also gave a matted look to the framed image. Really liked that!!! I hope that you enjoy your new set and look forward to some extras in your package too…Hugs, Karen

Congratulations CRICUTGIRLG!!!

I want to Thank all that participated in the SOC Blog Hop!! It was truly fun and exciting. :)

Birthday Card & Oh so Lovely Pins!!

2011-03-21T10:22:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I had an opportunity to complete this little birthday card using one of the beaded pins that I made recently. Don’t you just love finding ways to enhance your cards. I absolutely love that!

Happy Birthday Card by Karen Jiles. Supplies - Patterned Paper and Transparency: Making Memories; Cardstock: Close To My Heart & Stampin’ Up!; Stamps: Papertrey Ink; Ink: Stampin’ Up!; Ribbon: Making Memories; Die Cut: Spellbinders; Beads: Bead Gallery; Stick Pins: Fire Mountain Gems.

Pics of more pins that I made are below… Love them!! When I started with these, I didn’t want to stop. They are so much fun and so easy to make…Now, I will say- if you have problems choosing beads (like ME) you may take a long time on selections, but it’s all worthwhile in end… Love Love Love Beads!!!:)

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Hugs, Karen

Scraps of Color Creative Team Blog Hop!

2011-03-17T22:42:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the Scraps of Color Creative Team Blog Hop! Join us for a weekend of fun, creativity and prizes! All weekend long you’ll have the chance to create fun projects, be inspired and win! Get your crafty mojo flowing...just follow the 1st SOC Creative Team Blog Hop!

If you are here and following the blog hop then you are in the right place. However if you have just happened upon my blog and would like to join in the hop please start at the beginning of the hop here and work your way through each blog. Please leave blog love (comments) along the way and become a follower of the blogs you like so that you can be notified of their new creations and updates!

My project for the hop is a card that I made using a beautiful set called, “Be Yourself” from Close To My Heart. I also used this set on page 54 on my “One of a Kind” card in our 1st Premiere SOC Issue. I love this versatile set.

Be Yourself card by Karen Jiles. Supplies - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics and Close to My Heart; Stamps, Ink and Pearls: Close To My Heart; Ink: Dies: Spellbinders; Embossing Folder: Provocrafts.

Tip: Don't be afraid to dress up your metal embellies. I decided to add a black nestie diecut layer to the inside of my metal frame to add a little depth to the framed stamped image and to add more detail to the frame element.

As a prize for stopping by this weekend, I am offering a “Be Yourself” stamp set to 1 lucky person as a prize for following me if you have a blog or subscribing to my blog, and leaving a comment between the dates of March 18th - March 20th.

This drawing is open to old and new subscribers/followers. The lucky winner will be chosen from the comments left here on my blog using random org on the 21st and announced shortly thereafter.

To Follow me, click on the "Follow" button at the very top of the page to the left. You may have to be logged into Blogger to successfully Follow.

To Subcscribe, add your e-mail to the "Follow by Email" button to the right side bar of my blog.

Remember that some of the SOC Creative Team Members are offering blog candy and you never know where you'll find it. So be sure to visit each participating blog. I’ve made it easy for you to follow, just click the links below.

Thank you for joining us for the 1st SOC Creative Team Blog Hop!

Scraps of Color - http://www.scrapsofcolor.com

Karen Jiles (Me) You are Here :) - http://stampinakapalace.blogspot.com//

Rani Shah - http://www.scrapyoga.typepad.com//

Tiare Smith - http://classycoordinates.typepad.com//

Qadirah Gomez - http://crafty-whimsyone.blogspot.com/

Kenyatta Thomas - http://kenyattasbrownsugarbabiestalk.blogspot.com/

Lorie Moses - http://www.lorie-thepeddler.blogspot.com//

Samara Joseph - http://honeys-child.blogspot.com//

Camille - http://camikanscrap.blogspot.com//

Aysha Livingston - http://ayday.wordpress.com//

Scraps of Color - http://scrapsofcolor.com/

“So Joyful” Album

2011-03-16T12:01:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I have been a busy little bee lately, but I wanted to take some time to share this little mini book with you. It includes some of my fav photos of my hubby and sweet peas. The album is constructed with coasters and bound using “the cinch.”As always, I used a little of this and a little of that…:)

So Joyful Mini Album by Karen Jiles. Supplies - Patterned Paper: Daisy D’s; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Stamps: Close To My Heart; Ink and Metal Embellies: Tim Holtz; Crystals: Prima; Punch: Marvy Uchida. Crocheted Frames: K and Co.

Thanks for stopping by today and don’t forget-Our 1st ever…SOC Blog Hop is this weekend-

March 18th -20th!!!

Hugs, Karen

SOC 1st Creative Blog Hop!!!

2011-03-16T11:34:00.001-04:00

Scraps of Color is hosting it’s 1st ever Creative Blog Hop! Join us this weekend for tons of fun, creativity and prizes! All weekend long you’ll have the chance to create fun projects, be inspired and win! To get your crafty mojo flowing...just follow the 1st EVER SOC Creative Team Blog Hop at http://www.scrapsofcolor.com Friday, March 18 - Sunday March 20, 2011!

Save the dates!!!This blog hop will be loads of fun!!!

There is CURRENTLY some blog candy to be won on the Scraps of Color Blog!!! Visit today for your chance to win! http://www.scrapsofcolor.com

National Craft Month…

2011-03-04T09:30:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I created this card as my jump start to National Craft Month. I posted it here, at SOC on yesterday. If you haven’t had an opportunity to drop by, please do. Let me know what you think…:)

Hugs, Karen

Beautiful Memories Layout

2011-02-28T00:25:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I am sharing a little layout that I finally finished of my little sweet peas. I often capture sweet moments of my twins, but this one cried “Scrap me.” So, this is the result. ..

I love this paper. I found it at Michaels and it so perfect for so many themes. I thought that it really worked for this memory…:) Since the paper was so vintage and worn looking, I wanted to add to it by distressing my edges a great deal. The paper collection came with die cut flowers- Love that! I popped them up in various places and I also cut out stems and added them to the die cuts. The flower was airbrushed with my copics to coordinate with my layout, and all of the bling were colored with copics too. The photo of course is in Sepia…:)

Supplies: Patterned Paper and die cuts : K and Company; Cardstock: Bazzill; Baling: Prima; Vintage Photo Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Copic Markers: YR 15 & E79.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Hugs, K

My Valentine Delight…

2011-02-06T19:08:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I thought that I would share the creation I made from the scraps of my “Scraps of Color” blog post this past week.

SOC Blog Post: See the full post for this piece, here.

Be My Valentine Layout by Karen Jiles. Supplies- Patterned Paper and Die Cuts: My Mind's Eye; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Bling: Recollections; Ink: Vintage Photo Distress Ink; Label Die Cut: Grand Calibur.

I try my best to use the most of my scraps. I taught a class today on making Junk’d jewelry using our scrapbook and stamp supplies. We made 2 necklaces and 1 bracelet. The photo below is of 1 of the necklaces.

My Valentine Jewelry by Karen Jiles. Supplies- Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye; Metal Embellishments: Making Memories, Tim Holtz, La Charms; Crystals: Unknown.

Thanks for stopping by today.

As always, please share your comments. Hugs, Karen

Scraps of Color Premiere Issue Now Available

2011-01-31T18:53:00.001-05:00

The Premiere Issue is now available. Get your free copy today!!!! Over 70 pages of inspiration. Share the News!!! Click on the photo below or the link above to begin enjoying the new issue.

Enjoy!!

Hugs, Karen

Precious Moments

2011-01-27T23:30:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I am sharing this little piece of art that I made using a sepia photo of my girls. I used a lot fun stuff, and I am happy to say that most of what I used was from my old stash. That always makes me feel good.

Supplies- Patterned Paper: Making Memories; Stamp: Close To My Heart; Crystals and Butterflies: Prima; Acrylic Frame: Making Memories; Inks: Distress Walnut and Memento.

Thanks for stopping by today…:)

Hugs, Karen

JUST A LITTLE WALL ART…

2011-01-16T13:49:00.002-05:00

Hi there,

Last night I felt like creating a little something for a special place on my girls’ wall. So, I decided to alter a puzzle that I found at Michael’s. The overall size is 5 1/4 X 5 1/4. I had some of this lovely My Mind’s Eye from my girlfriend's shop, “Southern Scrapbooks” in Fort Mill, SC. I really love this little collection, and it was a perfect choice to use with my little birdcage that I had from a prior project.

Supplies- Patterned Paper and Coordinating Elements: My Mind’s Eye (Fine and Dandy); Cardstock: Bazzill; Stamp: Papertrey Ink; Flowers: Prima; Centers: Recollections; Birdcage: Cricut Cartridge (Serenade); Ink: Tim Holtz (Walnut Distress Ink), Copic Marker E79.

Thanks for stopping by,

Karen

Really enjoyed that Snow…

2011-01-14T23:46:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

We were hammered with snow earlier this week. It was absolutely beautiful. I was able to take some shots to create cards with. Have to love photo ops….:) The following shots were taken and converted to Sepia, matted with some black Bazzill cardstock, and adhered to a cream cardstock base. I usually create photo cards using my Lillies in the Spring, but couldn’t pass up this snow…:) These particular photo cards will be awesome for just about any occasion.

Thanks for stopping by today and Have a Great Weekend!

Hugs, K

2010 “Christmas Joy” Book

2011-01-10T10:40:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I am finally finished with our 2010 Christmas Book. We had so much fun at Christmas time. I am happy to share that I was able to capture some wonderful moments. I used lots of fun stuff to create this little book, including some Prima clear packaging...:) Please see full supply list following the photos.

Supplies- Acrylic Album: Close To My Heart; Patterned Paper. Fibers and Chipboard Shapes: Basic Grey; Reindeer and Tree Punches: EK Success; Sticker Elements: Little Yellow Bicycle; Acrylic Frames: Making Memories; Crocheted Ribbon: Stampin’ Up!; Worded Bling: Paper Studio; Inks: Copic Markers (BG02, R59, YG63) and Walnut Distress Ink.

Your comments are always welcome! :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Karen

Happy New Year!!!

2011-01-06T15:29:00.001-05:00

I am wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I have been extremely busy lately creating, but stay tuned…I will be sharing a precious keepsake with you. Today though, I will share this card that I created for my 1st post of the New Year over at SOC, here. If you haven’t had an opportunity, please visit and share your New Year’s Resolutions.

Hugs,

Karen

Using My Stash...:)

2010-12-27T23:11:00.004-05:00

Hi there,

I hope that you are still enjoying the Holidays!!! It comes and goes so quickly, doesn't it? Well, at least we have a few more days until the New Year!...:)

I am sharing a little ATC that I created tonight. One of my New Year's resolutions is to use more of what I have on hand instead of buying duplicates of what I have at home..LOL! So, I used all scraps to create this. I started with some SU scrap bases that were cut down and layered. I then added some Bo Bunny from my scrap stash. I played with my Expressions machine earlier today and had a chance to cut some items from the Serenade cartridge. Love this cart. I cannot believe I have had this one in the closet for all this time. One of the items that I cut using the cart is a birdcage. There are several on the cart. I colored the birdcage that I chose with my copic E79 and continued to embellish with Prima twine and a bird from a collage pack. This was loads of fun!!!

Thanks so much for visiting today...:)

And the winner is……

2010-12-16T11:15:00.001-05:00

Kimberley

Congratulations Kimberley!!!

Kimberley was randomly chosen using Random.Org.

Kimberley, please send me your address via e-mail.

Thanks to all that all participated. Please look forward to more Giveaways.

Hugs, Karen

“Remember” Layout

2010-12-12T17:26:00.002-05:00

Hi there,

I created this layout for a challenge over at Embellishmagazine.com. The challenge was to create a layout using cream, brown, and a color of choice. I chose peach.

Oh,what fun this was! I used some Daisy’s scrapbook paper, Bazzill, CTMH and SU cardstock, Prima flowers and leaves, Crystals by Prima and Zva. The crystals were highlighted with my copics. All papers were aged with distress vintage photo ink and my photos were printed with a sepia effect. Yum!

Thanks for stopping by today! Karen

Christmas Card

2010-12-06T15:52:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I made this card over the weekend for some stamping buddies. I love this time of year, so I was so excited to play with some beautiful Christmas paper. I used My Minds Eye scrapbook paper, an Anna Griffin stamp, some satin SU chocolate ribbon, an MS snowflake punch, and some mini sparkles by Close To My Heart. All papers were aged with vintage photo ink.

Thanks for stopping by,

Karen

BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

2010-11-30T15:20:00.002-05:00

Hi there,

It’s that time again!!! I am giving this blog candy to 1 lucky winner. This candy includes a Donna Downey Grab Bag Kit, Thinking of You stamp set, Making Memories Flowers, K & Co. Naked Tag Pad and a CTMH or Ippity stamp set of my choice (Not shown). All you have to do is:

Sign up for the FREE Scraps of Color E:spire publication, here.
Add a photo of the Blog Candy to your blog, e-mail signature or mention the blog candy and Free publication on a message board.
Add a comment here letting me know that you have visited the site and completed the 2 items above.

Leave your comment by December 14th.

A winner will be randomly chosen on December 15th, 2010.

Good Luck!!!

GRATITUDE KEEPSAKE

2010-11-25T14:12:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!! I hope that your day is filled with love and happiness…

Thanksgiving is always a time to give thanks and share what you are most thankful for. To share with you what I am most thankful for, I made this little 8 X 8 Gratitude Keepsake with a photo of my dear hubby and twin girls. I used so many fun products, such as; Prima flowers, Making Memories papers, metals, and glittered flourishes. I also used coordinating cardstock and ribbons. All papers were aged with vintage photo distress ink. I really enjoyed working with these goodies to create this keepsake. I hope that you enjoy it too..:)

Hugs,

Karen

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2010-11-23T15:10:00.001-05:00

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2010-11-23T10:49:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas…

I felt it was time to pull out the Christmas goodies…:) I enjoy the holidays so much. When I started playing with my Christmas embellies, I didn’t initially know what direction I was going in…but this is what I ended with.. A little Christmas wish…

To create this card, I used some Yuletide scrapbook paper by K and Company, some glittery paper by American Crafts, wooden holly flourishes (colored with copics), pearl beaded ribbon, SU snowflake punch and stickers. All papers were distressed to maintain a vintage feel.

As shared with you last week, I am now designing for Scraps of Color E:spire. To share all of the excitement that I am feeling about the new creative team position, I am going to have a Blog Giveaway. I will make the announcement on the giveaway this week.

Stay tuned!!!

Thanks so much for visiting today,

Karen

Imagine Canvas ATC

2010-11-20T11:23:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I am sharing a little canvas ATC that I created. I used canvas as the base, a rub on, flowers by K and CO, crackle stamp, airbrushed technique with copics, and printed ribbon.

Have a great Saturday!!!

Hugs, Karen

TRADITION Canvas ATC

2010-11-19T13:14:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I made this little Canvas ATC last night. I began with a blank canvas ATC. I stamped script by A Stamp in The Hand onto the canvas with black stazon ink, airbrushed copics on to the canvas to coordinate colors, added a 3-dimensional felt tree (Basic Grey), some words that I edged with my copics, and some brown dew drops. The last touch was to edge the ATC with my copics. The ATC reads, “Tradition-passing down of beliefs and customs.” Love this with the upcoming Holiday upon us…

Thanks for stopping by,

Karen

Awesome News!!!

2010-11-17T19:32:00.001-05:00

I am now a proud member of the Scraps of Color E:spire Creative Team. Scraps of Color E:spire is a Scrapbooking, Stamping, and Altered Art ePub that will debut in 2011. I am so thrilled to be working with Scraps of Color E:spire in this new position. Congrats to all the wonderfully creative ladies that made the creative team. The new team is full of talent. It is a blessing to be among them. Please visit to see the complete list of new creative team members, here.

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Hugs to you all,

Karen

Embellished Bag

2010-11-16T23:17:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I created this bag for a challenge over at Embellishmagazine.com. The challenge was to embellish a bag using the colors in the snapshots below:

I decided to create my bag for this challenge with flocked paper and cardstock. I then embellished the bag with some decorative trim and ribbon. I found this really cute snowman acrylic by Inkadinkado that I wanted to use. I colored him with copics: RV21 & 23, E40 & 41, C2-Added some sparkly gems. Then placed him in 2 inch frame to create a pendant. Loved this project a lot!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hugs, K

Vintage Christmas ATC Tags II

2010-11-12T22:24:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

It was so hard parting with my last Vintage Christmas ATC Tags, so I had to create some more to swap. This time I used direct to paper with my wide copics to enhance my embossed trees and background. I also added some dangling pretties...:) This was super fun! I added 3-dimensionals, buttons, Making Memories Christmas sayings and flowers. The embossed trees are by Sizzix (Tim Holtz collection). To finish of the ATC/Tags, I edged them with vintage photo ink.

Thanks for stopping by today!!! :)

Vintage Christmas ATC’s/Tags

2010-11-07T10:07:00.001-05:00

Hi there,

I had an opportunity to create these last night for an “Embossed” swap. I started these ATC’s with embossing them with one of Tim Holtz’s tree embossing folders. I then distressed them an added vintage photo ink to them. Edged the ATC’s with black ink. The next step was to add 3-Dimensionals, flowers, buttons, crocheted ribbon, Christmas stamp, Making Memories Christmas sayings. The last touch was to add an eyelet to turn the ATC’s into Tags. Yum! Close up’s of each tag are shown below:

Thanks for stopping by today!

Karen

Christmas Tag

2010-10-31T15:52:00.001-04:00

Hi there, I created this little tag this morning. I used Christmas paper by We R Keepers. The base for the tag is a jar lid. After layering the lid with antique aged papers, I added pearls, jeweled brads, pom pom ribbon around the lid, and vintage photo ink. I also used a heavy duty vertical slot punch by EK Success to punch a whole in the lid. It worked like a charm…

Autumn Tag

2010-10-30T22:54:00.001-04:00

Hi,

Today, I decided to play along with a challenge at EmbellishMagazine.com. The challenge was to create a vintage item using colors: green, yellow, and rust.

This was a lot of fun and definitely a challenge. I chose to use some really fun supplies from Prima(Butterfly & Crocheted piece), stamp by A Muse, Paper by K & Co., swirl brad by Karen Foster, gems, ribbon, polka dot embossing folder, and vintage photo ink. Love the result….:)

Thanks for stopping by, K

Twins Halloween Wall Hanging

2010-10-22T15:48:00.001-04:00

I made this little wall hanging for the girls for Halloween. I was going to scrap the photos in traditional layouts, but decided to use the photos in a wall hanging instead. I enjoyed this so much more. I used coasters as the base, Graphic 45 papers, prima flowers, eyelets, ribbon, and vintage photo ink.

Thanks for stopping by, Karen

Text ATC’s

2010-10-20T16:28:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I created these ATC swaps this afternoon using text from a book, CTMH Ocean and Sweet Leaf ink, CTMH Ocean cardstock, black cardstock, and vintage photo ink. Love them!

Thanks for stopping by,

Karen

CHRISTMAS ATC

2010-10-19T12:10:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I am sharing this little ATC with you today. I created it using a Christmas collage stamp, black memento ink, copics: B24, Y21,E35,E53,E37,R39,R37,0. I attached the ATC to a piece of corrugated board that I distressed and airbrushed using copics R39 and 100…:)

Thanks for stopping by, Karen

Christmas Wall Hanging

2010-10-18T19:22:00.001-04:00

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Hi there,

I am sharing this little gem I made this weekend using a new paper stack called “White Christmas” by We R Memory Keepers. I really enjoyed playing with this paper. The stack came with die cuts, tags, covered chipboard letters and numbers. I added ribbon from my stash, eyelets, and ribbon by Hero Arts. The base is coasters that I covered with the papers and embellies. All papers and embellies were aged with vintage photo ink.

Thanks for stopping by, Karen

ATC Tag

2010-10-14T13:54:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I made this ATC tag a couple of nights ago. I started out creating an ATC, but ended with a tag as the final product. I used a rub on, Tim Holtz embossing folder and distress ink, ribbon, eyelet, AMM charm, and tag punch. These make lovely additions to gift bags.

Thanks for stopping by, K

Halloween Tag

2010-10-13T14:17:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I had an opportunity to create this tag using a mason jar lid. Yum! I used Halloween scrapbook paper by Martha Stewart and airbrushed the edges a little with by black copic marker. Then I added my 3-d embellies by Making Memories and crystals by Prima. The last additions were an eyelet and ball chain. Love it! Another cool item to hang in the stamp room and so appropriate for the upcoming Holiday.

Hugs, K

“TOGETHER” TAG

2010-10-08T23:02:00.001-04:00

there,

I needed to create a tag to add to a bag. This is what I came up with. I had some mason jar lids and decided to alter one to fit my needs. I began by airbrushing with my copics onto the lid. I stamped a quote onto the lid using black stazon ink. I then added some airbrushed flowers, bling, and butterflies around the lid. Lastly, I punched a hole in the lid and added a ball chain. The jar lids make awesome ornaments too…

Hugs, Karen

“CHERISH” TAG

2010-10-03T22:58:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I enjoyed creating yesterday’s tag so much I decided to do it all over again using a photo of my wonderful hubby and two sweet peas. I started the tag by dry embossing it with a Tim Holtz embossing folder. I then distressed it with using some vintage photo distress ink and added a thin layer of clear prima product packaging to the bottom of the tag. Next, I added some prima flowers and vines. The last addition was the photo. Fun Fun Fun!!! Hugs,K

“INSPIRE” TAG (Smooched Metal Technique)

2010-10-03T00:20:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I received my new Technique Junkie Newsletter and wanted to create something using a technique in it. I chose the “Smooched Metal” technique. I have had a couple colors of Smooch for quite some time. I actually picked them up from my buddy’s awesome scrapbook store, Southern Scrapbooks in Fort Mill, SC. Now was the time to pull them out and use them.

I started this tag with embossing it with a folder. Airbrushed the embossed tag with copic Y23. Next, I added some bordered punched daisy d’s paper from my scrap stash. I then painted my CTMH frame and AMM “inspire” plate with my molasses smooch. After heating them, I applied them with my photo attached. I added some prima flowers to bring out the color in the paper that I chose. My last additions were adding some trim to the bottom of my tag and an eyelet to the top. Loved working with the Smooch!

Thanks for stopping by, Karen

“Always” Card

2010-09-29T00:07:00.001-04:00

I finished this card tonight. I used some Anna Griffin paper, polka dot embossing folder, Tim Holtz metal plate, SU stamp, distress ink, ruby red cardstock, and prima pearls.The flowers and leaves were enhanced with my copics and pieced in. Thanks for stopping by, K

“Adventure” ATC

2010-09-26T19:33:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I created this ATC today using Core’dination cardstock, prima flowers and flower centers, velvet ribbon, and metal charm. I embossed the cardstock using the Tropical Paisley embossing folder by Sizzix. Core’dination cardstock is so much fun to work with. The ATC is adhered to a distressed piece of corrugated board. Love the look!

Thanks for stopping by,

Karen

“Live in The Moment” Canvas ATC

2010-09-23T23:57:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I created this little Canvas ATC tonight. I used a sewn canvas as the base, stamps by PSX and Tim Holtz, black stazon ink, and I colored with my copics. Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

Thanks for visiting, K

Twins Keepsake

2010-09-22T14:22:00.001-04:00

Hi There,

I had an opportunity to finish this little keepsake of the twins last night. I started this project months ago and felt it was time to finish it. I used prima flowers that were pre-colored and some that I airbrushed to coordinate with the project; I also added some MS butterfly punches that I stickled. Additional products used were yellow gingham ribbon, k and co. paper, CTMH acrylic tags, and the game box is a mancala board game altered to a keepsake. I really love finding these little games and altering them to fit my craft need. Thanks for stopping by, Karen

“Cherish” Canvas ATC

2010-09-17T10:35:00.001-04:00

Today I am sharing an ATC that I completed last night using canvas as the base. I used a Hero Arts script as the background stamped with SU’s black chalk ink. I then added some ribbon and “cherish” charm. The next addition were the flowers. I really like these. I found them in the bridal section of Michael’s. The 3-d effect of the flowers are great and the wire in them make them wonderfully flexible for this project. I finished off the ATC with a little copic airbrushing.

Thanks for stopping by, Karen

Fall ATC’s

2010-09-14T15:53:00.001-04:00

I created these ATC's for one of my Diva swaps. The theme is Thanksgiving/Fall. I airbrushed using copics: YG03,YR14, E39, and accented with some Distress Walnut Ink. Fun, Fun, Fun!!!
Hugs, K

More ATC’s

2010-09-12T00:27:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I finished some swaps last night and wanted to share them with you. I used illustration board as the base. I stamped in black Memento ink. The stamps used were from Tim Holtz and Craft Lounge. I then added some copics (B24, E33, G12) using the airbrushing technique and accented with vintage photo ink. I hope my buddies like them. We will find out tomorrow…:)

Thanks for stopping by, K

Easel Card

2010-09-09T15:04:00.001-04:00

I made this little easel card using a photo of my little ones. I really enjoyed creating it. I used some CTMH cardstock to coordinate with the doodle paper that I chose. I also added some pink pearl crystals by prima, "sweet" metal charm and some pink gingham. The card measures 5 1/4 X 5 1/4 folded. Loved this! Thanks for stopping by, K

“Believe” ATC

2010-09-06T18:08:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I created this ATC for a challenge on SOC. The theme was Inspirational. So, I made this little fabric ATC using canvas as my base, my copics using the airbrushed technique, black stazon ink, gingham ribbon, and Tim Holtz “Believe” charm. The stamp that I chose was a collage by Tin Can Mail. Love it! Hope you do too…Hugs, K

Vintage ATC II

2010-09-04T20:34:00.001-04:00

Today, I am sharing an ATC that I completed with some K & Co Life’s Journey Die Cuts. They were all aged with vintage photo ink and then added to a distressed ATC base. I also added a Making Memories Frame for some added dimension-Love that! Enjoy your Labor Day!! Hugs, K

Vintage Christmas ATC’s

2010-09-03T17:25:00.001-04:00

Hi there, I had an opportunity to work on some more vintage ATC’s using rub-ons. I found these really cool rub-ons by Royal Langnickel at Michael’s and they really screamed vintage to me. So, I applied them to my ATC’s and started distressing using my old photo ink. I stamped some Holiday greetings around them. These can easily be turned into Holiday tags from atc’s with a few touches. You have to love versatility! Hugs, K

“Thank You So Much” Card

2010-08-23T21:54:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

Tonight I am sharing a card that I created using that wonderful La Creme paper by DCWV. I needed something elegant and sweet. To create this, I used olive cardstock, a decorative border punch by Martha Stewart, satin ribbon, metal charm, pearl string, Thank You stamp by My Sentiments Exactly and black ink. Thanks for stopping by, Karen

Elegant Canvas ATC

2010-08-19T23:06:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I made this little elegant canvas ATC tonight. I used copics RV69 and 100, prima crystals and flower centers, velvet floral ribbon by Anna Griffin, black stazon ink and script by A Stamp In the Hand. RV69 and 100 were applied using the airbrushing technique. I also colored my bling to coordinate with my ATC. Love the finished product! Hugs,K

Spooky Canvas ATC

2010-08-17T23:42:00.001-04:00

I had a little time this evening, so I wanted to create a Halloween themed canvas ATC. I started with a blank canvas ATC. I added some script with black stazon. I then added the themed felt stickers. I thought these stickers were pretty cool. Found them on the Halloween aisle at Michaels. After applying them, I added some prima crystals that I colored with my black copic to coordinate with the ATC. I edged the ATC with black ink and then airbrushed my clay colored copic unto the ATC to add just a little color. This was a very fun ATC to create. I absolutely love the texture too. Take Care, Karen

By The Sea Canvas ATC

2010-08-16T23:59:00.001-04:00

Hi there, I thought that I would share this little gem. I created it with my copics, impression obsession sea shell cube, craft ink by SU,metal starfish embellies, netting and shells. So much fun…:)

Valentine Canvas ATC

2010-08-16T15:59:00.001-04:00

Last night was a good night. I was able to finish this little Canvas ATC. I used the canvas base, lips stamp, love collage stamp, a worded stamp by SU, some "Say It" Crystals by Prima, stazon and real red craft ink by SU. The crystals were colored with copics to coordinate with the ATC.

Thanks for visiting today, K

TULIP CANVAS ATC

2010-08-15T10:59:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I am sharing another Canvas ATC created with the airbrushed technique. I used a Tulip collage stamp by Tin Can Mail for the focal images, airbushed in some color, accented with some seedbeeds and frog charms. I used Stazon to stamp with and edge the ATC.

Thanks for stopping by, Karen

“So Blessed” ATC

2010-08-14T15:05:00.001-04:00

Hi, I wanted to share this Canvas ATC with you. I added some making memories paint: celery and banana. I also added some flowers and green twine. The ATC was stamped with a script by A Stamp in The Hand. The Dandelion stamp is by Penny Black-Love her! All stampings were stamped with Stazon Ink. The last touches were adding “So Blessed” and adding black ink around the edges of the ATC.

Hugs, K

Canvas ATC’s

2010-08-14T09:31:00.003-04:00

Hi there,

Today I am sharing some canvas atc’s that I created using canvas. I used several additional products to complete these, however, my copics were a staple for each with the airbrushing technique. I also used seed beads, prima crystals, twine, K and Co. metal frame, Penny Black stamps, Tim Holtz stamps, SU stamps, and black Stazon Ink. Yum!

I now have blank sewn Canvas ATC’s available for sale. They ship in quantities of 3 and provide 6 working surfaces for your art (front & back). All canvas ATC’s are sewn with cotton batting inside, and ready to be embellished , painted, and/or airbrushed…

Thanks for stopping by, Karen

"The Love we Give Away…" Card

2010-08-11T16:18:00.001-04:00

Hi,
I wanted to share this 6 X 6 card that I created last night using the Daisy D's scraps from my "Hold Tightly" Canvas. I also used prima flower, satin ribbon, worded stamp, fired brick distressed ink and Martha Stewart punch. Unbelievably, I didn't age a thing on this card. I was satisfied with the distressed patterned paper and the contrast with the natural cream cardstock. I also did a little fussy cutting of the flowers and embellished them with some clear seed beads.. Thanks for visiting today, K

"Hold Tightly" Canvas

2010-08-09T14:54:00.001-04:00

Hi there,
I had an opportunity to work on this little canvas last night. I pulled out some paper from my Daisy D's stash- Oh how I loved that company... Once I pulled out the paper, I was moved to complete this canvas using a photo of my dear hubby and sweet baby girls. In addition to the Daisy D's paper, I used prima flowers and leaves, copic airbrushed sculpted flowers, ribbon, and fish netting. All papers were aged with old paper distressed ink. The quote rub-on is by Daisy D's also. It says," Hold tightly to the things that matter most." Thanks for stopping by, K

ATC

2010-08-08T00:50:00.001-04:00

I enjoyed creating this today. I started out wanting to create something small. ATC’s always come to mind when I think of creating a quick instant gratification project. I used a lot of fun product with this piece; such as, Making Memories paint, Distressed Crackle Rock Candy, Old Paper distress ink, stamps, ribbon, beaded flowers by K and CO.,and jeweled butterfly. I really loved that all product used were at my fingertips. I didn’t have to go far today. That is always a plus for me…:) After creating the ATC, I decided to distress a piece of cardboard to mount the ATC on to form a displayable piece. Fun Fun Fun…

Thanks for visiting today, K

Simplify Canvas

2010-08-06T09:43:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

Today I am sharing a canvas that I completed last night. I really enjoyed creating this. So much fun!!!! I used: Martha Stewart Punch, vellum, ribbon, Making Memories Paint: Celery, Lemon, and Capri, Golden paint:Titanium White, Prima pearls and flowers, stamps by Wordsworth, Donna Downey and SU, and metal and acrylic tag.

Thanks for stopping by, Karen

Forever Canvas

2010-08-05T11:25:00.001-04:00

Hi there,
I finished this a couple of days ago and wanted to share it with you. It is a canvas that I covered with Fired Brick Distress Ink. I then edged the canvas with black ink and clear embossing powder for texture. Next, I distressed a piece of grunge paper with Fired Brick Distress ink, stamped it with Tim Holtz stamps, added the sentiment and ornate plate, and then added the grunge paper as an additional layer on top of the canvas with black satin corners. I also added some stickles to the stamped tree branches. The final touch was embellishing with metal leaves and prima flowers. Love this!

Thanks for stopping by, K

Vintage Distressed ATC’s

2010-08-03T16:19:00.001-04:00

Yum! I think I am in love with texture all over again. I started out creating some texture swaps for my Stampin Divas group. This is what I ended up with. Love them! I hope my Divas do too.

Hugs, K

BLISSful Distressed Tag

2010-08-03T16:12:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I enjoyed creating this tag. I started it over the weekend and was able to finish it last night. I used Vintage Photo Distress ink, stamps by Tim Holtz and Stampington, Tim Holtz metals and bliss ticket, CTMH acrylic tag, K and Co hat pin, and Prima flower (airbrushed) and Prima crystals. Edges were distressed with a distressing tool. I know, I know- this tag is loaded, but I like it. What good is the product if you don’t use, right? :) Thanks for stopping by, K

Wall Art

2010-07-24T19:22:00.003-04:00

Hi there,

I have been wanting to finish this for some time and was able to do so late last night…:) The base is an embroidery hoop and fabric. The fabric was found at Hobby Lobby. I added some prima flowers, leaves, and crystals. I also added some Making Memories ribbon to edge the hoop, and roses that I airbrused with my copics to coordinate. The last addition was to add some hand rolled and twisted fabric flowers inspired by Donna Downey. They are so fun to make.

As always-Thanks for stopping by, K

Distressed Tag

2010-07-22T10:28:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I wanted to play with some supplies that I had not played with in a while. So, I pulled out some distress inks, foam applicators, stamps, staples and hardware by Tim Holtz. I had so much fun that I continued distressing tags for future use. This particular tag will be placed in an altered book that I have that continues to be a “Work In Progress".”

Thanks for stopping by, K

Thank You Card -Vintage Style

2010-07-21T13:49:00.001-04:00

I was finishing up a few prototypes last night and had to share this card. I used some SU cardstock and ribbon, added an MS punch on the edges, some vellum and Le Crème papers by DCWV. I also added a little crocheted ribbon and pearls for a vintage look. I was actually moving in another direction with my creative thought and landed here…LOL…Don’t you just love that. It happens too often, but still rewarding in the end…:)

Altered Shoulder Bag

2010-07-21T13:37:00.001-04:00

There are times when you want just a little something on your arm..:) I made this last night using my copics, stamps, prima bling and flowers. Loved the end your result. Thanks for stopping by, K

All Occasion Card III

2010-07-19T09:50:00.001-04:00

Today, I am sharing a card that I created over the weekend. I used some cuttlebug layers, nestie layers, floral stamp by SU, ribbon, and crystal. The flower was airbrushed with copics: Y17 and V17. I added an ornate plate by Tim Holtz as the final touch.

Thanks for stopping by, K

All Occasion Card

2010-07-14T16:02:00.001-04:00

Hi there,
I had an opportunity to use some lovely scraps from a commissioned project. Love that so much!!! I created this card with a distressed and cuttlebugged layer, some Prima bling, trimming, flower, SU stamp, CTMH cardstock, and copics: RV 21, 23, 25. The flower was stamped with brown momento ink. Thanks for stopping by, K

Copic ATC using Stampscapes

2010-07-12T14:56:00.001-04:00

Hi there,
I decided to create a scenic ATC using my stampscapes the other night. This was the result...

I stamped some illustration board with black momento ink. I wasn't quite sure if the illustration board would work well with my copics, but I was pleasantly pleased. The illustration board was purchased already cut down to the ATC size too. Love that! I then airbrushed and colored with copics: B24, Y18, E39, E37, E35, E33. I also added a little texture with my blending solution for the sanded area. The final touch was to edge the ATC with black ink giving it a framed look.

Thanks for stopping by, K

Altered Bingo Card

2010-06-29T15:00:00.001-04:00

Hi there, I had the most enjoyable time altering this Bingo Card using a pool pic of my girls. The card was covered with tumble glass distress ink. I also used prima glitz that I color coordinated using my copics. I then used flowers, butterfly clip, prima leaves and sprigs, and Making Memories ribbons and buttons.

Stepped up below with some distressed corrugated board. I aged the corrugated board with with tumbled glass and vintage photo distress ink. Loved the result. This is ready to be framed.

Thanks for stopping by, :)

Altered Bingo Card

2010-06-21T22:26:00.002-04:00

Hi there, I am sharing an altered bingo card that my friend Tammy taught as a class. I started by completely covering the card with some crackle paint by Ranger. I then used prima leaves , floral piece and pearl bling. I also used an artificial flower that I glammed up with some pearl stickles. The butterfly is a barrette that seemed perfect for this piece. The heart is vintage finding. After fully altering the bingo card, I attached it to a piece of corrugated board that I distressed with vintage ink .

I really enjoyed this piece…Thanks for stopping by, K

Father’s Day

2010-06-09T21:52:00.001-04:00

Today, I am sharing a card that I created for Father’s Day. The paper selection is from CTMH.I created 2 cards; 1 with gems and the other with distressed stickles.

The first card is embellished with gems. I added some coordinating embossed and sanded cardstock for texture. The stamped image was aged with distress vantage ink. I pulled in some double stitched ribbon and added a little glitz by adding the gems, which were coordinated by coloring the gems with copics. Yum!!! I love that copic tip.

The second card is enhanced with distressed stickles on the edges of the stamped image and on the decorative edge of the card. I love stickles just about as much as I love gems….:))) The stickles add even more texture. You have to love that too…

Thanks for stopping by…:)

Vintage Junk’d Necklace & Bracelet

2010-06-04T13:18:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I created these pieces last weekend. I have been wearing them since. There are very light weight and so much fun. Awesome conversational pieces and extremely versatile. I completely loved the final products of this little project…:)

Coaster Album

2010-05-31T21:07:00.001-04:00

Hi there,

I will be teaching a class on this little book. So much fun- I can hardly wait. The book was created using my Bind It All and Dreamkuts machine. I also added some bling- OK, a lot of bling, some metals, several ATCs for inserts, ribbons, charms, copics and vintage photos. The base of this little book is coasters. I really had fun creating this. Thanks for stopping by,K

Front Cover

Page 1 and 2

Page 3 and 4

Page 5 and 6

Page 7 and 8

For Father’s Day…

2010-05-28T21:40:00.001-04:00

I created this little gem for my hubby from the girls. I used coasters as the foundation. I layered them with some sanded embossed CTMH cardstock. I also added some Prima Crystals colored with an R59 Copic Marker to coordinate with the embellishments. The 3D Butterflies are by K and Co. and the hardware is by CTMH. Loved the end result. Hugs, K