CC & CC - Spring Has Sprung!

Hello ladies and gents!  We're kicking off a new challenge over at the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges blog, and I am very excited about it!  The theme for this challenge is 'Spring Has Sprung', and we are sponsored by A Day for Daisies.  

The very first challenge I did with the CC & CC design team was using an image from A Day for Daisies, and ever since then I was hooked on their stamps!  For my card today I used Curly Flower Fairy.  Isn't she beautiful?

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E11, E13, E15 & E17; dress - R11, R20, R32, R35, YG00, YG03, YG17 & YG25; wings - V22, B000, BG000 & Wink of Stella (clear); flowers - RV10, RV13, RV14, Y00, Y02 & Y08.

The paper I picked up at Michaels (but I don't have the package it came in, so I do not know who it is from), lace, ribbon, and 2 tulips from Wild Orchid.  Don't forget to stop by the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge blog, show the DT some love, and join our 'Spring Has Sprung' challenge!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafty Boots Challenges - Things with Wings

Kitty Bee Designs - Girly Cards

Frosted Designs - Spring

Ruby's Rainbow - Anything Goes

2 Cute Ink CHallenges - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Karleigh Sue - Nerdy Cute

Good morning everyone!  I'm hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog today, and I'm happy to share this altered chalkboard with you.  I decided to use the super adorable image Nerdy Cute.  Right away I knew I wanted to use some school themed papers (which I've had for YEARS), but I just wasn't feelin a card with it.  So...I grabbed a small chalkboard I bought at Walmart a few week ago, and VIOLA! Here she is:

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - YR14, YR18, E08 & E19; pants - B91, B95 & B97; shirt - YR23 & Y21, bag - E31, E33 & E35.

The paper and flash cards are from Creative Imagination, flowers from Wild Orchid, and I used a die by LaLa Land Crafts.  Super easy to make, really, and I'm so pleased with the result.  Thinking I might buy a few more chalk boards to have on hand for future gifts!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything but a square card

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Ruby's Rainbow - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!  Have a great day.

xx Bonnie

SSS - Anything Goes + Spring Option

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

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

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

xx Bonnie

ABM - Anything Goes

Happy Friday, folks!  Today we begin a new Anything Goes challenge over in the Art by MiRan Facebook Group!  I had a lot of fun with mine this week, using Fairy Lily.  As you can see, bright colors were on tap for today - which really isn't much of a surprise I suppose, as I tend to use brights more than pastels:)  What do you think?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 & R20; hair - YG00, YG03, YG17 & YG25; dress - RV000, RV52 & RV55; wings - G000, G00, BG32, BG34 & Crystal Zazz.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, My Mind's Eye Paper (Alphabet Soup), ribbon, flowers from Wild Orchid, and Joy Crafts! butterfly Die. We would love to have you join our Art by MiRan Facebook Group if you haven't already.  We hold 2 monthly challenges, and there's so much inspiration there:)  Have a great Friday!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Rosey Hearts Challenges - Things with Wings

Crafty Catz - Things with Wings

Simply Papercrafts - Anything Goes/Lots of Layers

Avenue 613 - Anything Goes/Optional Diamonds

Penny's Paper Crafty - Spooled item (ribbon)

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

CCC Digi Creations - Add some sparkle (wings)

Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrapping 4 Fun - AG/Lace or Ribbon (ribbon)

Sassy Studio Designs - Come Fly with Me

Scribble and Scraps - Anything Goes

Die Cut Divas - in the garden

Kit and Clowder - Flowers

Show Your Digi Love - Using Art By MiRan

Eclectic Ellapu - Purple/Spring

Kitty Bee Designs - Girly Cards

xx Bonnie

Creative Knockouts - Use/Make a Tag

Hey there crafty world!  I hope you all are having a lovely day (or night, depending where you call home:)  It's time for a new challenge on the Creative Knockouts blog.  This week's challenge is 'Use or Make a Tag', and our sponsor is Sweet n Sassy Stamps.  

For my tag, I chose to use Milton's Good Book.  As soon as I saw this adorable guy, I knew I was going to use it to make a tag on a bookmark for my youngest son.  Danny has been reading 'Geronimo Stilton' books for years - they're some of his favorites - and this little mouse reminded me of him. I hope Danny likes his new bookmark!

The Copics I used are: mouse C1, C3, C5, R11 & R20; book - E31, E33, E35 & E37; grass/leaves - YG03, YG06 & G05; flower - YR000, Y17, Y21, Y32, R01, R02, R08, Spica #16, and a white gel pen.

For the bookmark, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Creative Imaginations,ribbon,  and school themed buttons I bought at Michael's a couple of years ago. If you have a chance, check out the other DT projects, and enter yours over on the Creative Knockouts bog.  Until next time...

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Hello, it's me again:)  There's a new challenge over at the Craft Your Passion Challenges blog.  The theme this week is 'Anything Goes'.  For this challenge I used this beautiful image Aurora Poppy by The East Wind.  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04 & R20; hair - YR000, R20, R46 & RV13; dress - C1, C3, C5, G000, G00, BG32 & BG34.

The card is made with Bazzill cardstock, Prima paper and button, flowers from Wild Orchids, and ribbon/lace in my stash.  I do hope you'll join our challenge, and share your 'Anything Goes' project with us!  Best of luck to you:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

The East Wind - Fibre-licious

Scrapping 4 Fun - Lace or Ribbon

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Scrap & Craft - Use Ribbon or Twine

Creative Fingers- Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Its a girl thing

Create & Inspire - Anything Goes

Graph-it Markers - Flower Power

Corrosive Challenge - Floral Fantasy

Scribble & Scraps - Anything Goes

Avenue 613 - Anything Goes + optional Diamond

Simply Papercrafts - Anything Goes

Kit and Clowder - Flowers

xx Bonnie

SSS - Happy Mother's Day

There is a challenge over on the Scrapbook Stamp Society blog, and it is 'Anything Goes + Option Mother's Day'.  I chose to use this A-dorable image Nellie & Dot the Dragon to make a Mother's Day card for a friend of mine who has a young daughter.  I do hope she likes it!  Do you think she will?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - E35, E37, YR24 & Y32; dress - B000, B00, B02, YR000, YR00, YR02, RV02, RV10, RV13 & RV14; dragon - YG00, YG03 YG17 & YG25.

FOr the card I used paper and elements from Imaginisce (Enchanted), flowers & leaves from Wild Orchid, Studio Calico mistletoe mist (for the leaves), and dies by Tim Holtz and Sizzix. I invite you to hop on over to the Scrapbook Stamp Society blog where you can find toms of inspiration, and enter your project into our challenge.  You might win some fabulous digis!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

My Besties UK - Anything Goes +  Option Love

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Make A Card

Crafty Catz - Its a girl Thing

My Besties Aussie Challenge - Spring Flowers, Bunny & Egg (flowers)

Besties French Blog - Anything

xx Bonnie

Etsy Store is Open!

Hi all!  Just popping in really quick to share the news that my Etsy store is now open. Yay!  It's something I've wanted to do for a while, and now it's happened!  I love making the cards and projects you see here, plus I have many others that haven't been posted to my blog.  I invite you to take a look, let me know if you have any questions, and please feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested:)  

You can find my shop here: This Creative Day Etsy Shop

I will include a link to the shop in future posts as cards are added.  Thanks everyone, and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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

CCK - Beetles and Girl

Good morning everyone!  Another post from me...today is going to be a busy one!  I've just started as a DT member for the Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook Group, and here is first card as part of the team:)  For my project I used Beetles and Girl.  It's funny, I was drawn to this image, which is gorgeous, but I am SO not a bug person, lol.  Ching-Chou Kuik sure has a way of making them beautiful!  It's a bit of a departure from the typically bright stuff I do, but I love her, and  I hope you like what I did with her too:)

The Copics I used are: skin - E11, E50, E51 and R20; hair - BV20, BV25, BV29 & 100, beetles - E11, E13, E15, E21, E08, E19, YR14, YR18 & Atyou Spica #20; branches - E33, E35, E37 & E79; wings - Y17, BG000, BG09, BG18 & BG57.

As soon as I saw her, I knew I'd be using paper and elements from 'Olde Curiosity Shoppe' by Graphic 45.  I also used flowers/leaves and from Wild Orchid, wooden clock by Prima, and black lace. I colored her wing twice, cut one out, and doubled it up (curled) for a little dimension.  If you get a chance, check out the Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook Group for info on new releases, challenges, and tons of inspiration.  Until later...xx.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Rosey Hearts Challenges - Things With Wings

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Make a Card

TTCRD - Anything Goes

CCC Digi Creations - Add Some Sparkle (glitter on the black rose)

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash - Lost & Found - I found the wooden clock in a pack of completely unrelated chipboard stickers...but it worked here:)

Scribble & Scraps - Anything Goes

Through The Purple Haze - Anything Goes

~ Bonnie

Karleigh Sue - Hot Sunny Day

Hey crafty people!  Today is a new release day for Karleigh Sue, and I'd love to share a card I made using Hot Sunny Day. So fitting for me, considering I live in Arizona, and it feels like a sunny summer day most of the year!  If you check out the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog you can see all of the new stamps, as well as the fabulous makes by the DT:)

The Copics I used are: skin - E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20 (I used E21 to add freckles); hair - E08. E19, YR14 & YR18; hat - E31, E33, E37, Y17, Y21 & Y32; bathing suit - B00, B12, B16, YR02, YR15 & YR18; chair - E25, E35, E57, Y17, Y21 & Y32; towel - G00, BG13, BG32.  For the glasses I used a metallic gelly roll pen.

For the drink, I added Glossy Accents to the glass, and once that dried, I added Glossy Acccents to the top of the drink, covered with white Sparkly Fluff , to make it look like shaved ice.

  

The paper and sticker are from Bo Bunny (Barefoot & Bliss), I used a Sizzix die, and flowers from Wild Orchid.  The little glass & lemon embellishment I've had for ages.  Don't for get to check out the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog for more, and also check out the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog for the latest challenge where you have a chance at winning some awesome prizes:)  Thanks for looking!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Quirky Crafts Guest Designer!

Hope y'all are having a good weekend so far!  I'm excited to share a card I made this week for my guest spot over at the Quirky Crafts Challenge Blog.  I was thrilled then they asked!  The sponsor for the challenge is Crackerbox Palace, and I loved using their Daisy image.  The challenge is Lots of Flowers, so I colored 6 images (doubled them up) for dimension, and used floral paper.  I went for a more CAS look with this one.

The Copics I used are: flower - C3, BG32, BG34, RV000, RV23, RV29, RV52 & RV55; stems/leaves - G21, YG95 & YG97.  The paper I've had for so long, I don't even know who it is from, lol.  I had a bot of trouble at first, as I don't usually use just flowers for my cards, but I am quite pleased at the result:)  I hope you like it!

xx Bonnie

Art by MiRan Progressive Challenge!

Happy Friday everyone!  It's time for a new Progressive Challenge over in the Art By MiRan Facebook Group!  The image this month - Delightful Daisy - is just perfect for spring!  Remember - if you played along with us last month, you will be able to receive this image for free!  And if this is your first time playing along, no worries - she's available for a reduced price.  Details for both are in the pinned post at the top of the page.  Here's my card:

The Copics I used are: skin - E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; dress - YR24, Y21 & Y32; flowers - YR23, YR31, R81, R85 & R89.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from My Mind's Eye (Indie Chic), Martha Stewart punch, and flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid.  I hope you'll head on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook Group (join if you're not already a member;) and play along.  Each month I am amazed at the projects!  Hope to see you there!  Have an awesome weekend.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Whoopsi Daisy - Throw on the flowers

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Creative Knockouts - Birthday Wishes

Hellllooooo everyone! I haven't been having the best week (spent way too much time dealing with a nasty migraine), but I'm feeling better now, and am thrilled to share this with you!  There is a brand new challenge on the Creative Knockouts blog.  This time, the theme is 'Birthday Wishes', and we are sponsored by Imagine That.  

I used their adorable image Pinwheel Crab for my card.  As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to make some pinwheels of my own.  I hope you like it!

The Copics I used for this are: crab - R20, R32, R35, YR24, Y21 & Y32; pinwheel - E31, E35, G000, BG32, BG34, YR000, YR00, YR02, YG00, YG03, YG25, R01, R02, & R08.

The card was made with Bazzill cardstock, and paper and embellishments from October Afternoon (Cakewalk).  For the pinwheels I cut 2 pieces of paper into 3" squares, folded them in half (diagonally), and in half again. I then unfolded it, and cut each crease 3/4 to the center.  I pulled each corner to the center (overlapping) and secured it with a brad.  I then cut a paper straw in half and glued it to the back.  It'll pretty much be impossible to mail this in an envelope, but that's okay - I will just have to hand deliver it to someone special:)  

Thanks for looking, and don't forget to pop on over to the Creative Knockouts blog to enter your 'Birthday Wishes' card and check out the other awesome DT makes!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

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

ABM - Beautiful Amy

Happy Easter everyone!  I do hope you find time today to celebrate with your friends and family.  We have a pretty low key day - my husband is traveling for work, so it's just the kids and I.  We're being lazy, eating a bunch, and looking for some eggs!  

I'm hosting the Art By MiRan Blog today, and am happy to share this card with you.  I finished my Easter cards a couple of weeks ago, so it's not a holiday card, but it's one of her new images - Beautiful Amy - and I couldn't wait to color her!

The Copics I uses are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 & R20; hair - E40, E43, E47 & E49; kimono - G000, G21, G85, G99, R02 & R08; fan - BG000, BG09 & BG18; lanterns - YR14, YR15, YR18 & Y17.

I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Basic Grey (Konichiwa), flowers from my flower drawer, and dies by LaLa Land Crafts and Tim Holtz.  Thanks for taking a look!  

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Scrapping 4 Fun - AG + 3 embellishments (3+ flowers, die cuts)

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Make a Card

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Fab n Funky Challenges - Lots of Layers

Polkadoodle - Use a Die

Clear it Out - 2+ things you are hoarding - the paper and some flowers I have had for over 3 years!

Scribbles & Scraps - 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

CC & CC ~ Use A Doily

It's time again for a new challenge over on the Chocolate Coffee & Cards Challenges Blog! Our fabulous sponsor for this one is The Paper Shelter, and the challenge is to use a doily.  For my card I used Summer Attitude, which is perfect, because it's been around 90 degrees here during the day, and I also have 2 adorable pugs.  Mine haven't been surfing, but my older pug loves to swim in the pool with us:)

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - E35, E37, YR23 & Y32; clothing - Y17, YR04, YR07, YR14, B000, BG01, BG05; surf board - E31, E33, Y17, BG01 & BG05; dog - W0, W5, E43, E47, E49, Y17 & BG09.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Trinity Paper Arts (Surf n' Swim), LaLa Land dies, paper doily, and flowers from Wild Orchid.

I do hope you'll pop on over to the Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenges blog and check out the other DT work, as well as enter your card featuring a doily.  Have an awesome day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Creative Ladybird Creations - Challenge 2

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge Blog - Punch above your weight

xx  Bonnie

Art by MiRan Challenge #29

Good morning!  Today begins a new Anything Goes Challenge on the Art by MiRan Challenge Blog. I do hope you'll hop on over and join us!  For this challenge I used the lovely Fashionista and made a C&S card.  You can find her along with other beauties in the Art by MiRan Etsy store.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - E35, E37, YR23 & Y32; pants - BG000, BG01 & BG05; shirt - R20, R32, R35, E40, E43 & E71; hat - YG00, YG03, YG17, YG25, E40, E43 & E71.

For the card I used paper from Kaiser Craft (Hippie Girl Collection), Spellbinder die, lace and ribbon.  Easy peasy.  Check out the other DT work and enter our challenge over on the Art by MiRan Challenge blog:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Come and Get it - One for the Girls

The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Buttons & Bows

Quirky Crafts - Hat challenge

xx Bonnie

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