Thursday, March 31, 2016

Sweet Emma's Shoppe

None of you who have ever been to my blog before would be surprised to hear me talk about Crate Paper, and my all-time favorite line, Emma's Shoppe.  This is, in my humble opinion, the cutest line ever.  And in light of the fact that I've made purchases of this sweet collection from various stores in the United States, Australia, and now the United Kingdom; you can be sure that you will be seeing a lot of this on my blog.  I love creating with it, and I don't think I could ever grow tired of using it.  The colors in this line are simply luscious, and the chipboard, stickers and other pieces of this line are all equally as sweet.
For this first card, I was inspired by a card that Ashley Cannon-Newell created several years ago for Papertrey Ink.  The button card is a PTI die-cut, and the button stamps are also PTI.  The mini tag hanging from the rusty pear-shaped safety pin is also a PTI die-cut called Tiny Tags, and was stamped with a PTI stamp set called Tiny Tags.  I included a white doily, a Mimosa Yellow Seam Binding bow with a Making Memories button.  Each of the flowers on the button card were hand-made using PTI wool felt and either my scissors or my pinking sheers, and I placed little pearl accent stickers in the centers of each one.
If you want to learn how to make these hand-rolled wool felt flowers, I do have a tutorial on it from a few years back.  You just cut a circle of felt, and then cut the circle round and round in a thin strip using either scissors (for the round ones) or pinking shears (for the jagged ones), and then you glue them as you roll them into flowers.  It's fairly easy, and they're super cute (I think).
My second card uses patterned papers from Emma's Shoppe as well as chipboard and stickers.  I also added in some October Afternoon sticers, vintage lace, a stamped sentiment, and machine stitching.  I placed the card on a kraft note card.
The chpboard has so many cute pieces, and the patterned papers are just as sweet.  I especially love the vintage feel it lends to my projects and how I can incorporate other lines and companies with it.  I don't think it would be humanly possible to make anything with Emma's Shoppe that isn't adorable.  The machine stitching on these papers was a great choice.

These are the challenges where my card fits the theme, and....where I LOVE playing along:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday's March Challenge - Pastels

Thanks again for stopping by.  I appreciate your visit as well as your comments, and I look forward to visiting your blog to see what you've created this week.  I hope that you are having a wonderfully blessed week, my creative friends.

Karen

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Exploring Different Colors With RRR

Hello, all my crafty and creative friends.  Today I'm sharing a post to showcase a lovely card I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon.  As I've always told everyone, one of the many things that I love SO much about all the great ribbons and trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon is how well they all work together and compliment one another so beautifully.  To prove my point once again, I created a card that uses some VERY different color choices that I wouldn't normally put together.  Using some patterned papers from my SUPER STASH, I created this card and added a nice big seam binding bow using four FABULOUS colors of Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
First, I cut some patterned papers that I pieced together.  I have SO much of this particular line left in my stash.  It's Making Memories Chloe's Closet, and I literally have ALL of this line, and LOTS of it!  So, once I had my papers laid out, I added a journalling page that is torn from the small notebook of papers from this line.  I stamped my sentiment onto that piece using black ink.
The sweet Seam Binding bow was created with one length of each of these bright, fun colors:  Glory Blue Seam Binding, Mimosa Yellow Seam Binding, Orange Seam Binding, and Dusty Olive Seam Binding.  There's also a length of Ivory Burlap String in the bow. Additionally, I included a length of the Glory Blue Seam Binding across the width of my card near the bottom that attaches to the bow.  As I said, I have SO MUCH of this particular Making Memories line that I was also able to include some stick pins in my bow, accent gems, canvas buttons in the center of the bow and center of the flowers, and some paper flowers (at the top), where I included another bow tied with Ivory Burlap String.  The only reason I chose to use these paper flowers on my card (as opposed to incorporating Really Reasonable Ribbon's GORGEOUS Flowers) is because I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to use them up (which I didn't - there's still oodles of this line left in my stash).
As you can see, I didn't stop there.  I decided to use up even more of this line and create a matching tag/bookmark to tuck inside this card.  I also wanted a good excuse to use some of those gorgeous RRR flowers I was talking about.  My tag implements the Glory Blue Seam Binding, Orange Seam Binding, Ivory Burlap String, Arianna Natural Crocheted Lace, and the sweet Celery Green Plaid Ribbon.  I topped the bow with a Green Mulberry Paper Leave, and two of the super sweet Orange Open Roses and one Two-Toned Yellow Open Rose.  It's easy and fun to create a matching tag to tuck inside a card, and Really Reasonable Ribbon's fantastic ribbons and flowers make it all possible.
Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at this fun and brightly-colored card.  As you can see, you can literally take ANY of Really Reasonable Ribbon's fabulous ribbons, seam binding, laces, trims and more; and just combine them together to create something fun.  They really do work SO well together.  I encourage you to treat yourself today to something new from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

And don't forget about our FUN CHALLENGE taking place now on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  We would love to have you share your sweet creations with us.  We're always so grateful for your visits.

I'm linking up in this challenge, and I REALLY want to win!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy crafting!
Karen

Saturday, March 26, 2016

I Choose The Sunshine

Hello, and thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card.  It's definitely a cheerful card.  So......when I play along in a challenge that has the theme "Come Rain or Shine", you can bet that I will always choose the sunshine.  I SO enjoy bright, cheerful cards and colors that celebrate everything representing Spring and FUN, and I think that's exactly what the colors in this card do.
I used lots of great Crate Paper Oh Darling patterned papers, the 3-D girl, the tag, the sweetheart banner, and the bows.  The glittery chipboard frame is also from Crate Paper, and I added a small piece of vintage scotch tape, and a length of Solid Blue Baker's Twine.  I just love the soft, sweet feel this card has, and how the pastel colors lend a touch of Spring and happiness.
I'm sharing my card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Come Rain or Shine" - This card definitely falls much more into the "Or Shine" category.  At leat that is, until this evening when I accidentally spilled my coffee on it and it "got rained on" for sure.

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge


Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky Party

Thanks again for visiting.  Have a sunshine filled day!

Karen




Thursday, March 24, 2016

So Grateful For You

Not everyone can say that their best friend has been around for them for over 45 years, but I am lucky enough to be able to say that mine has.  I met my BFF, PattiLyn, when I was four years old during the summer before we started Kindergarten together.  Both of us have been through some really tough stuff over the years, and it has been SUCH a blessing having her in my life through it all.  She has gone through more than I have, and I feel SO BLESSED and SO GRATEFUL to have had the opportunity to be her friend through it all. I've become a better, stronger, more aware and educated person through the experiences I have shared with her.  After all these years, I am finally starting to see some healing come to her troubled heart that has been a long time in the making, and I look forward to seeing where it will lead.  I couldn't be more grateful for her friendship, her love, her wisdom, and just for her in general.  My life is better because of her friendship and unconditional love.
We created over 20 cards togethr while she was here visiting for a week, two mini albums, two pocket cards, and two home decor type decorations using embroidery hoops (those posts are forthcoming).  These two cards are among those we created together, and the sentiments really say so much.  If you have a friend for whom YOU are grateful, I encourage you to let them know it this week.  Tell them how much they mean to you, and tell them you are grateful to have them in your life.  We never know how short our lives may be, and we should never pass up an opportunity to share our feelings with those we love.
These two cards were made using all scrap pieces of paper.  I found these small pieces in my stash, and was determined to make them work.  I stamped the sentiments on shipping tags, added seam binding bows, some pearl strings, solid baker's twine in cream and red, a Sweet-N-Sassy Scallop Border Die in deep red wool felt that I stitched on, some sequins, machine stitching, and kraft lunch bag note cards.  Oh yes, I also used a PTI postage stamp die-cut to add this little patches of turquoise gingham patterned paper.  I've always got SO much going on that I often forget to mention little elements I've implemented.  Thank heaven for PTI.....they're the cutest ever!
The butterflies were cut using a Papertrey Ink die-cut and were cut from a sheet of cork that I had in my stash.  I layered two butterflies together on each card to give them some depth.  I just love the sweet little heart hole in the center of this PTI butterfly die-cut.

I will be sharing my cards in these challenges:

Choux Choux Paper Art - Challenge #5 - Easter/Spring - I love using butterflies on my Spring cards.

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge/Come Rain or Shine - This is more of a SHINY DAY CARD when the butterflies come out!

DLArt -Thankful Thursday - Challenge #177 Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge Blog - Favorite Line on Bingo Board and Why - My "Bingo" is crooked.  Mine don't go in a straight line, but I covered four of the elements (Pearls, Gems, Dies and Ribbons).  The reason "WHY" I had to go crooked on the Bingo board is because "These Are a Few of My Favorite Things", after all.

Thanks for stopping by, and please know that I am very grateful for your visit and for any feedback you might leave.  I look forward to visiting your blog to see what you've been creating this week, and I hope that you will be sure to link up ALL your projects this week at Word Art Wednesday.  We invite everyone to play along.

Blessings,
Karen

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

A "Mountain of Trouble"

I knew I was in trouble when I learned about the Mountain Fold Challenge taking place over at Mark's Finest Papers.  Those who know me best are well aware that I rarely try anything new, but I was really encouraged to give this one a try.  I need to spread my wings a bit more (so to speak) in the crafting world.  I'm glad I gave it a try.  This is what I came up with:
I used Emma's Shoppe from Crate Paper, which is my all-time favorite line ever.  It's a precious commodity now, and I had to order more of it (get this.....from both Australia and the UK).  I now have enough of it that I don't have to hoard it for the rest of my life.  I used several of the patterned papers from this lovely line, a green brad (inside the tag that I tucked in the pocket), stickers from this line (as well as one from October Afternoon), the "so very" stamp is from PTI and the other stamps are all from another shop I don't care to mention because the shop owner doesn't appreciate me "sprinkling my religion" on my blog posts, which I will ALWAYS do!  I wrapped my card with a super sweet wide pink and cream gingham ribbon from my stash, added a small baker's twine bow and button to gather the ribbon, and then I machine stitched it all together.  I know, there's a lot going on here.
I love making pocket cards so that you can tuck in a tag (as I've shown here) and also so that I can add a gift card when I give it to someone.  I just LOVE all the soft, sweet pastel colors because they make me think of Spring and they're just so uplifting and fun.
I will be sharing my Mountain Fold card in a few challenges, and I hope that you will be sure to play along as well.  It's always more fun when everyone joins in the fun.  I also love how the stamped sentiments worked together and really added something sweet and worked so well on the little journalling stickers, as well as on the tag.

I'd really appreciate hearing YOUR thoughts on this card.  It's not often that I try new things, so I'm like a child who needs encouragement.  LOL  I see so many amazing folds, techniques and ideas on other crafts' blogs, but I rarely take the time to actually give them a try.

Mark's Finest Papers - Challenge #12 - Layered Mountain Fold Card - I tried my very best to follow the tutorial.  The first photo best shows the mountain fold; and Heaven knows I used plenty of layers...LOL.  This was a true "challenge" for me, and I've really missed playing along at MFP.

Choux Choux Paper Art - Challenge #5 - Easter/Spring - This card is definitely a celebration of Spring.  I just love all the fun, bright pastel colors and floral paper.

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - Theme: Springtime - I love using bright, fun pastel colors and floral paper to help celebrate Spring.

Craftin' Desert Divas - Photo Inspiration - These are the beautiful colors of Spring, and I really enjoyed using them in my project.

Fun Cuts - "Q" Is For Quad - Use four of something - I used FOUR different patterned papers on my card.  I used yellow gingham, a floral print, green print background, and a green floral on the tag.  I enjoy mixing patterned papers.

Thanks so much for visiting me today, and please stop back by again soon.  I'm always so very grateful for your visiits to my blog.  May God bless your week, everyone.  Whatever mountains you have to climb, may God always guide and bless you along the way.

Hugs,
Karen

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Sweet Coffee Card

This is a card I created late last night.  I wanted to be able to link it up in a couple of challenges.  I absolutely LOVE these soft colors.
This card was made using the super sweet Oh Darling line from Crate Paper.  I used a few different patterned paper pieces and scraps to make border strips that I machine stitched together, added a yellow and pink tag sticker from Oh Darling, as well as a mini kraft sentiment tag (stamped enjoy from Paper Sweeties) that's held with a pink pearl stick pin and tucked into a pretty Bay Leaf and Baby Pink seam binding bow that has a snippet (behind that) of Burlap Center Stitch Pink.  The Venti Vanilla Latte was created using a Stampin' Up stamp set with a Starbucks cover from a little left-over gift card, and the straw was hand-drawn onto pink paper from the Oh Darling line, cut, and slid into the latte.  I love all these soft sweet papers and goodies, and enjoyed using them to give a Spring feeling to my coffee card.  I used another sticker from this set that says "Favorite" because coffee really IS my favorite drink, and I love the seafoam green color in this set.
Here is where I will be linking up my coffee card!

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Food and Drink" - What a perfect chance to share my favorite drink of all........COFFEE!

Crafty Hazelnut's March Patterned Paper Challenge

Thanks for visiting me.  I'm always SO very grateful that crafters take the time to stop by and take a look at my cards and leave a comment.  I look forward to visiting your blog as well.  Have a great week, everyone.

Karen





Monday, March 21, 2016

Adorable Baby Boy Card With RRR

Really Reasonable Ribbon's sweet ribbons, laces and trims are SO incredibly easy to work with that they make it easy to come up with something sweet every time I make a card.  For this simple little baby boy card, I just used some Crate Paper Little Boy Blue patterned papers and stickers, and a tag, and added to that by including several of Really Reasonable Ribbon's amazing products.  It was fairly plain until I spiced it up with the ribbons.
It started with the patterned papers, and I inked them, machine stitched them, and set up the layout of the card.  It was definitely needing some RIBBONS!  I added a length of Canvas Colored Band With Stitched Edge in Red along with a length of Green Apeple Baker's Twine that I tied into a bow on the tag.
I also ran the Canvas Colored Band With Stitched Edge in Red along the botton of the card along with some ticket stickers from this Crate Paper Little Boy Blue collection, and I included the Green Apple Baker's Twine at the bottom as well.  The top of the card has a length of my new favorite lace, the sweet Debra Natural Crochet Lace.  While Really Reasonable Ribbon carries dozens of gorgeous crocheted laces, I like this particular lace because it is very narrow and thin, so it makes a nice border or bow where you need a softer touch.
This card also has some wool felt animals that I cut from a Papertrey Ink die-cut and stacked on top of one another.  It matches the brown background paper that has VERY faint animals printed on it.  You can see them much better in real life.  I just wanted to explain that so the animals didn't seem so completely random on this card.  LOL

Really Reasonable Ribbon really has the sweetest ribbons and trims to match ANY project.  I really encourage you to check out all the amazing varieties and styles of ribbons, trims, laces, twines, and SO much more carried at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  You will be BLOWN AWAY by all the wonderful choices, and they're all at fabulous prices.  Treat yourself!  

Oh, and don't forget about the FUN challenge we have taking place NOW on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  You won't want to miss out on your opportunity to play along for the chance to win some of our FABULOUS ribbon, and we always enjoy seeing your fabulous projects.

I'm sharing my card here:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Cute and Cuddly" - Aren't my farmyard animals just SO cute and cuddly?  LOL

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Spring Has Sprung

Today is officially the first day of Spring, and it's a bright and sunny 85 degrees here in the beautiful Las Vegas valley.  My BFF of well over 40 years (let's just say...without completely giving away my age) is here scrapping and card-making with me for a week.  We're having such an awesome time that NOTHING could ruin my good mood.  Not even unorganized people who drive me nuts!  It's just been an amazing week of creating and enjoying one another's company.  We've made nearly 20 cards, a few mini albums, and some sweet home decor projects since she's been here; and we're not stopping any time soon.  These are just two of the cards we've whipped up, and I will be sharing MANY more as the days (and weeks) pass by after she's gone.  It's just too much to post all at once.  And let me tell you.....they are CUTE projects if I do say so myself.
Both of these cards were created using older Crate Paper products that we both had an abundance of, and needed to use up.  We used Crate Paper Pretty Party line primarily on these two cards.  The first one has wood grain patterned paper and some other patterns, a stamped sentiment (from Michael's), and some of the chipboard from the same line.  I machine stitched a zig zag stitch down the side with some ruler paper.  The butterfly and flowers give a touch of Spring to my first card.
The second card uses the very same line, and includes a sweet little bird on the journalling card, some pearl accent stickers at the bottom, and a long length of Blueberry Baker's Twine from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  The chipboard flowers (along with my singing bird) and sticker sentiment (Oh Happy Day) are the perfect Spring touches to this card.
I just LOVE Really Reasonable Ribbon's amazing color selection of baker's twine.  You're sure to find just the perfect shade for your next card.  Be sure to check out all their sweet trims as well as the Spring Challenge taking place on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.

These are the challenges where I'm shairng these Spring cards:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says Cute and Cuddly - I think my butterfly and bird will have to be "cuddly" enough for now, and I've definitely got the "cute" part covered.

Choux Choux Paper Arts - Lori Hairston's Challenge #5 Easter/Spring - My cards are more for Spring with the butterfly, bird, etc.

Little Scrap Pieces - Show It Off Saturday Linky Party

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen





Sunday, March 13, 2016

It's Blog Hop Time at Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's Blog Hop time again at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and we are SO gad that you've chosen to join us.  You should arrived here from the blog of my talented Co-Designer, Nancy Hill.  If you did't arrive here by way of her blog, however, you can go back to the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to get started.  I'm excited to share this month's Ribbon Club Assortment with you, as well as the sweet hairbow created using these lovely Spring ribbons.

Your next stop on this Blog Hop is at the sweet blog of my friend, Kathy Clement.  I'm sure she has prepared something FUN to share with you all.  Don't forget to answer the question at the end of the Blog Hop so that you will be eligible for the prize.  We also have a FUN Challenge taking place on the RRR Blog.

Have a beautiful day.....wrapped in ribbon.
Thanks for hopping,
Karen

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Memories

Hello, all of our sequin-loving friends!  Today I'm sharing a sweet little anniversary card that I created.
This card was created using some miscellaneous patterned papers, a white doily, a watering can and sentiment cut-outs, some paper flowers, and was then adorned with some sweet sequins.
I simply placed a few of these darling little sequins here and there, and it gave my card the perfect finishing touch.  Sequins are SO popular right now, and you can find them at your local craft store.

I'm linking my card here:

Wags-N-Whiskers Challenge Blog - Challenge #173 - Spring Fun - When I think about Spring, I think of watering all the flowers in my yard, so I think of the watering cans.

Have a beautiful day sprinked in sequins!
Karen

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Really Reasonable Ribbon ROCKS!

It's no secret that I love making cards, and I LOVE my bows.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has ALL the best ribbons and trims to make my bows look fabulous.  Just look at this GORGEOUS new 5/8" Satin with Stitched Center Ribbon in Robin's Egg Blue.  It's absolutely lovely, and it comes in seven beautiful colors.  I won't be satisfied until I own them ALL.....because, YES!  They're THAT gorgeous.
I started my card with some Crate Paper patterned papers that I machine stitched together.  I added a small chipboard frame that I backed with a piece of vellum and added several sequins that I placed inside it.  My sentiment is stamped with Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink, and I also added a sequin to that.
I ran a length of this luscious new 5/8" Satin with Stitched Center Ribbon in Robin's Egg Blue across the card, and also made two bows with it that I layered (one on top of the other).  I also added small bows made from Gold Metallic String, Solid Wheat Baker's Twine, and Mint Solid Baker's Twine.  I topped that sweet bow with a light blue button using my hot glue gun.
Really Reasonable Ribbon ROCKS, and they have EVERYTHING you need to make a spectacular card, scrapbook page, head band or bow, and SO many other possibilities.  I encourage you to check out this gorgeous new ribbon, among all the other fabulous products they carry.  And don't forget the FUN CHALLENGE taking place on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.

I'm sharing my card here:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "A Bit 'O Green" - My primary color is more of a robin's egg blue, but I do have mint baker's twine and green leaves in the floral patterned paper, so that does give it a "bit 'o green" anyway.  Happy St. Patty's Day!

Choux Choux Paper Art - Challenge #4 - St. Patrick's Day/Green - I used a very soft minty green

Just Us Girls - Challenge #334 - Trend Week - Shaker Cards - I added my little shaker element on the top right.

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen


Cre8tive Hands Friends Challenge

As I mentioned before, God has blessed me with so many fabulous blog friends since I first started blogging in January of 2011.  The very first person to EVER follow my blog (besides myself....LOL) was a blog friend named Ardilla.  I've always remembered Ardilla, and have been so grateful to her for taking a chance on me and becoming my first blog follower, and we've kept in touch.  So, when she told me that her good friend, Michelle, was starting a new digi company and challenge blog called Cre8tive Hands Friends; and that she needed some design help to get started, I was all in.  I'm always in for helping people get started.  Michelle sent me a few of her sweet new digis, and I got started designing with them right away.  I ended up creating a shaker card using one of the cute glow bugs images (which I shared for her first challenge), and this little tag using one of her sweet Fairy digis for the new challenge that started today.  Today's new challenge will run through March 23, and you can learn more about future challenge details on the Cre8tive Hands Friends Blog.
Well, here's some more exciting news about Cre8tive Hands Friends.......Not only do they have super cute images available, but they are also starting to hold bi-monthly challenges where you can all play along to win, and you can use ANY companies' digital images on your projects to be eligible to link up in their challenges.  They just want to build awareness, and get people LIKE YOU to stop by and play along when you make cards using a digi, and give you a chance to win some of their sweet digis.  So, I really hope you will take the time to acquaint yourself with Michelle's new company, Cre8tive Hands Friends and say hello and make new blog friends.
I'm a new Cre8tive Hands Friend, and I really hope that you, too, will stop by and make some new friends at Cre8ive Hands Friends.   Although I couldn't commit to being on their DT full-time, I was happy to help out as a Guest Designer.  However, if YOU are looking for a DT position, Michelle is looking for a few more new artists to join her in this journey.  Thanks so much for stopping by, blog friends!

Blessings to you all,
Karen

Friday, March 4, 2016

Show Me The Green at RRR

It's time for another FUN CHALLENGE at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and our theme this time is "Show Me The Green".  This could be a St. Patrick's Day card, or any other project using green.  I chose to create a St. Patrick's Day card because my hubby is Irish, and I like sending his Mom a St. Patty's Day card every year.  And here's a little secret I'll share with you all.  I don't pay big bucks for my sweet digital images.  They are absolutely FREE on the internet.  I simply googled the words "St. Patrick's Day Vintage Images" and I got oodles of adorable images from which to choose.  I picked this sweet little girl, saved it to my computer, printed it out on a nice ivory linen cardstock, and put it on my card.
I also added a piece of striped patterned paper, some big green buttons, and of course....my big beautiful bow made with my FABULOUS Really Reasonable Ribbons.  I started with two lengths of dark green Hug Snug Seam Binding that I tied into bows, one length of the beautiful Burlap Center Stitch Green, and Solid Baker's Twine.  I also tucked a Wild Orchid Crafts Green Paper Leaf and a White Sweetheart Blossom in the center of my bow.  All of Really Reasonable Ribbon's products work together so beautifully.
Making a cute card is really easy when you have Really Reasonable Ribbon there to help you.  Why not pick up some sweet ribbons, trims, baker's twine and flowers today?  I literally printed a free image, put it on a piece of paper, added some buttons, and put together this beautiful bow with GREAT ease all because of Really Reasonable Ribbon's FABULOUS products. They just make it SO easy to create something sweet.

You're all welcome to enter your projects in this fun challenge on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  Just make sure that you include something green, AND....of course RIBBON.  Those are the only requirements.  Then you can link up for a chance to win some ribbony goodness from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and we absolutely LOVE seeing your sweet cards and projects.

I'm sharing my project here, in my friend, Lori's sweet challenge:

Choux Choux Paper Art - Challenge #4 - St. Patrick's Day/Green

Simon Says Stamp - Wedesday Challenge - Simon Says "Touchy/Feely" - These big buttons, bow and linen paper really help give my card great texture.

Emerald Creek Dares:  Take It To The Irish - Thank you, Cathy, for inviting me to play along.

NBUS - DJKardKreations Challenge #6 - Anything Goes - My NBUS is the new image and my brand new ribbons.

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Marching Into March With V's

It's a new month, and March means a FUN new challenge at V's Sweet Ideas.  This month we are celebrating "Lady Luck".  This is a foreign concept for me, as I don't really believe in "luck".  I believe that everything is divinely intervened upon; but I also know that when it comes to winning challenges, I always wish people "luck".  So, my take on this month's challenge is just to invite you ALL to come play along in the new challenge at V's Sweet Ideas, and to wish you all GOOD LUCK in the random draw at the end of the month because someone will win a $10 Gift Certificate to V's Sweet Shoppe.  V's is a sweet on-line store filled with adorable stamps, dies, ribbons, Sweet Dots, sequins, and SO much more.  So, come and link up with us for a chance to win.
I created my card using some super old patterned papers and supplies from my stash.  They are from Crate Paper's Early Bird line (super old stuff).  I inked and machine stitched two patterned papers together, added a couple of stickers (one is a journalling spot and the other is a sentiment), some washi tape, Sweet Dots, and a piece of coordinating chipboard.  I tried to use some green in my project for the sake of March and St. Patrick's Day.

I'm going to push my "luck" by playing along in a few challenges where my card qualifies.  But I encourage all of YOU to stop by V's Sweet Ideas to link up in the March Challenge with us.  We always enjoy seeing your creative projects, and I hope to see you all there.


Little Scrap Pieces - Show It Off Saturday Linky Party

Choux Choux Paper Art - Lori Hairston's Challenge #4 - St. Patrick's Day/Green - This isn't the card I originally planned to enter in this challenge (that one is coming March 4), but this one qualified as well so I decided to link ut up.  Come join this FUN challenge!

NBUS - DJKardKreations Challenge #6 - My NBUS is the red and white striped washi tape that I added at the bottom of my card.

Have a blessed and creative week,
Karen