Under the Sea Christmas!

Good morning everyone!  It's time for a new challenge over on the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog!  We have a fun theme for you - 'Under the Sea Christmas'.  We want you to use Christmas mermaids or sea creatures, or any mermaids or sea creatures ( as long as the card is a Christmas card).  There are some beautiful images you might like to use in the Lacy Sunshine Stamp Store, including some BRAND NEW images!  For your inspiration, I would like to share 2 cards I made for the challenge.  The first card I would like to share is using Alaura SeaKissed Mermaid.  Isn't she gorgeous?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E21, E23, E25 & E29; fin - BG10, BG11, BG13, G000, W00, W1, W2, W3 & W5; stump - YG93, YG97, E11, E13, E15 & E18, leaves - YG09, YG23 & G12; water - BG000, BG01 & BG05; pearls - W1, W2 & W5.  I added glossy accents to the pearls for added effect.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper and stickers by MME, lace, and Wild Orchid flowers.  I hope you like her!

For my second card today I am using a BRAND NEW image, and her name is 'Christmas Holly Mer'.  I love this image too!  Here is the card I made with her:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - R22, R24, R27, R29 & R59; tail - YG17, YG21, YG23 & YG25; holly leaves/berries - G12, G14, G17, R27 & R29; present - B0000, B000, B00, B02, R02, R20 & R22.  I also used Spica red glitter pen on the berries.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Here is a closer look at this beautiful mermaid: 

For the card I used Bazzil cardstock, ribbon, frantage, and red berries from Wild Orchid.  I bought them some time ago, and finally have the perfect project to use them! 

I hope you will take part in our fun 'Under the Sea Christmas' challenge!  The other DT members have made gorgeous projects to inspire you.  Please head on over to the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog to check them out, and to enter your project!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

xx Bonnie

Azalea

Happy Friday everyone! Bus week - I am ready for the weekend! We are kicking off a new challenge over in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group.  You may remember that our Anything Goes challenges now also have an optional theme.  This month our challenge is 'Anything goes/Option of Anything but a Square'.  I LOVE this one!  If you've seen cards on my blog before, you probably know I am a fan of shaped cards. And ever since I got my Spellbinder Grand Calibur for Mother's Day, I've had fun with it.  For our challenge this month, I made a circle card, and I am using the gorgeous image Azalea.  She was so much fun to color.  I knew I wanted bright colors, and here's how she turned out: 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25 & BV29; dress - BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09, W000, W1 & W3; flowers - Y15, Y17; RV23, RV25, RV29 & BG05.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer picture of the image: 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Sherri Baldy, sticker by Webster's pages, Wild Orchid flowers, pom-pom trim and dies by Tim Holtz and Spellbinders.  As I said, I just love using my Grand Calibur to make shaped cards.  I highly recommend getting one!  Christmas isn't very far away...just sayin'!

What is your favorite shaped card?  Why not make one, and enter it into our challenge? We would love for you to join our Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group if you're not already a member.  And if you already are, we thank you!  The DT has some beautiful projects to wow and inspire you.  I do hope you will join our fun challenge.  You might be one of our lucky winners!   Have a great weekend everyone!

xx Bonnie

I Won!

Hi all!  We are kicking off a new challenge this week at Creative Knockouts, and we would LOVE for you to play along!  Our theme is 'Glamour and Glitter', and we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter who is giving the winner a $15 Gift Certificate to their store!  That's such a great prize - they have so many fantastic images to choose from.  For my card I am using the image I Won!!, which is just perfect for the challenge! Here is my card:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E11, E13, E50, E51 & E53; dress - V93, V95 & V99; gloves - W2, W3 & W5.  I used Wink of Stella glitter markers for the clutch and statue.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Sherri Baldy and Best Creations (glitter), ribbon, lace, Wild Orchid flowers, and Joy! Crafts die. I backed her with a touch of glitter paper since it is a 'Glamour and Glitter' challenge! I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  If you head on over to the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog you'll see the other gorgeous DT projects for your inspiration.  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Amy Looking Out

Hey there blogger peeps!  It's time to kick off this week with a new challenge over on the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog!  Our theme us always Anything Goes, and this week we are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments who is generously giving the winner 3 digis of their choice. Awesome prize, right? They were also generous and gave us images to work with, and I was lucky to use Amy Looking Out. Isn't she sweet?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; pants - B91, B93, B95 & B97; shirt - YG21, YG23, YG25, R81, R83 & R85; shoes - E31, E33 & E35.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Here is a closer look at this sweet girl:

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper and die cuts from my stash, 'bloom' sticker from Webster's pages, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies by LaLa Land, Sizzix and Spellbinders.  I really like how this one came out.  I think I'll send it to one of my neices:)  I love the word 'bloom' and the message it sends.

Thanks for taking a look!  I hope you're a follower of the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog, and play along with our weekly challenges!  Head on over to share your card, and check out the beautiful work the rest of the DT has made to inspire you.  Have a great week!

xx Bonnie 

Bon Voyage My Love

Hi all!  Yay...the weekend is officially here:)  Before I head off to bed, I would like to share my DT ispiration for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group for this week.  Have you seen all of the amazing new images she has released recently?  I am in love with them all, lol.  This week I am sharing a card I made using Bon Voyage My Love.  She is currently available top purchase as part of a combo of 2 digis at a special price (price may have changed to regular since this blog post, please see the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy Shop for most current prices).  I would love to know what you think.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E21, E23, E25 & E29; dress - B91, B93, B95, B97 & B99; ship - E71, E74, W1, C1, C3, C5, RV52, RV66 & RV69; shells - E40, E42, E43, E47, R000, R01. R02, YR23 & YR31; lips - RV66 & RV69; heart - R81, R83 & R85; anchor - C1, C3 & C5; water - B000, B00, B21 & B24.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look at this beautiful image: 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Farmhouse (wood) and Sherri Baldy, lace, Prima bling, and Jolee's shell embellishments. I used my Heidi Swapp edge distresser to rough up the edges. 

 I've had these shells forever, and finally had the perfect chance to use them!  I love finding things in my stash that I had long forgotten about, lol. 

I hope you all have an awesome weekend!  Please check out the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group for all of the newest releases, inspiration, and to play along in challenges.  We currently have a CAS challenge going on...I hope you'll play along!  Have a great weekend!

xx Bonnie

CC & CC Celebration!

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards is celebrating our 100th challenge!!  As you might guess, the theme for our challenge is 'Celebration'.  Please join us in making cards to share our celebration.  We are so lucky to be sponsored this week by The Paper Shelter, who has some fabulous images.  For my Celebration card, I am using Cheerleader, a super fun girl who is perfect for this challenge!  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E21, E23, E25 & E29; pom-poms - W00, W1, W2 & W3; clothes - RV10, RV13, RV14, BG01 & BG18; shoes - C1, C3 & RV10.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a close up of the colored image (and you can see the frantage I added for some sparkle):

I made an easel card using Bazzill cardstock, paper by Simple Stories and MME, Wild Orchid flowers, 'celebrate' sticker by WeR, ribbon, frantage, and dies by Sizzix, Spellbinder & LaLa Land Crafts.

I hope you like my card celebrating the 100th challenge over at the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog.  Why not head on over to see the beautiful work by the other DT members, and to play along with our challenge! Have a great day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

The Paper Shelter - A Card With Many Folds

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper Crafty - Use a Bow and/or Christmas

xx Bonnie

Butterfly Rose Girl

Hi there!  I do hope you all are doing well!  I am excited to share some news with you...I was invited to join the DT over at CCC Digi Creations!  I'll be honest, I wasn't planning on starting on with any other DTs right now, but I'm on other DTs with a few of the gals (and they are sweet as can be), and one of my dearest friends (and she's my crafting buddy) is also on the team.  I couldn't say no!

CCC Digi Creations  has challenges on the 1st and 15th every month. The theme for our new challenge is 'Anything Goes', and we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps who have a really excellent selection of stamps.  The lucky winner will receive 7 stamps of their choice.  What an excellent prize!

For this challenge I am using Butterfly Rose Girl which is such a lovely image.  I hope you like what I have made with her: 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E11, E50, E51 & E53; clothes - YR14, YR16, YR18, YR31, Y17, BG01, BG05, BG09, W1, W2, W3 & W5; flowers - Y17, YR16 & YR18.  I used a white gel pen to add some effects around the swirls and in her hair. The image is printed on x-press paper.  Here is a closer look at this beautiful image: 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from MME (Stella & Rose), Wild Orchid flowers, ribbon, Joy! Crafts die, and sentiment from Webster's pages.  I don't often add sentiments to my card (though I am trying to use them more), but I was happy when I found this one in my stash.  I think it suits the image perfectly. 

So there it is - my first project with the CCC Digi Creations DT.  I hope you head over to the blog to see the beautiful projects from the other DT members.  So much talent there!  While you are there, please join in our 'Anything Goes' challenge! Thanks for looking.  I hope you have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Autumn Enchantress

Hi everyone!  It's time for another challenge over on the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog!  I hope you enjoyed the last one, and even had the chance to play along.  The theme for this challenge is 'Winds of Change'. We want to see projects from you to celebrate the changes in seasons. The beautiful image I am using is Autumn Enchantress.  I love all of the Lacy Sunshine stamps, but I think the Enchantress Line is perhaps my favorite.  Do you think I've managed to showcase our theme?  I'd love to know what you think.

For my card I used Bazzill Cardstock, Bo Bunny paper (Apple Cider), leaves from Wild Orchid, ribbon and wooden leaf embellishments.  I also added Wink of Stella (clear) to her wings for added sparkle.  Here is a close up of her wing:

Please head on over to the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog and join our 'Winds of Change' challenge.  Also check out the gorgeous projects by the other amazing talented DT.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Challenge Blog - Autumn Colors

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Key of Love

Hello everyone!  I have a couple of posts for you today. I'm really excited to share this one with you (really, I am always excited to share my makes:).  It is my inspiration post for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  I've been busy this week coloring up a few of hers images, and it was hard to chose which to share first, lol.  This one is called Key of Love and she is amazing, isn't she?  I'd love to know what you think. xx

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The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E11, E50, E51, E53, RV10, RV13 & RV14; dress - BV02, BV04, heart - R35, R37 & R39; flowers - R22, R24, R27, R29, YG93,YG97 & G21; bird - B0000, B000, B02, Y00, R01, R02, V000 & V01; wings - RV000, R000, B0000, W02 & Wink of Stella (clear). The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look at this beauty: 

For her hair I tried a 'dip dyed' technique which is one of the lessons in the Kit and Clowder 'Skin and Hair' class. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Sherri Baldy (pink diamond), paper from my stash (striped), Wild Orchid flowers, and dies from LaLa Land Crafts, Sizzix and Spellbinders.  I hope you like what I've done with her.  We would love for you to join our Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group. There is always a challenge (or 2) going on, you'll be one of the first to know of new releases, and you'll find tons of inspiration.  We hope to see you there!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Flower Diva Adoncia

I hope you are all having a nice Friday!  I'm here to share another new project with you.  This one is for the new Progressive Challenge in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group.  Have you been playing along?  If you have, then you'll know that every month Mi Ran creates an amazing new image to use in the Progressive Challenge.  If you participated in last month's challenge, then the new image is free to you (and each month you continue to participate you will receive the next for free). If you're new to the challenge - no worries - you can buy the image for a reduced price, and if you play along in the challenge you will also receive the next one for free. It's been a very popular challenge, and we hope you will join us!  Please check out the pinned post in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group for all of the details, and where to go to buy the image.  And if you have any questions, shout them out!  We're a very friendly group:)  

The image this month is so gorgeous - but really, aren't they all?  Here is my project using  Flower Diva Adonica: 

The Copics I used are: skin - E50, E51, E53, E93 & R11; hair - E33, E35, YR23 & Y21; eyes - BG93, BG96 & BG99; dress - T0, T1, T2, R00, R01, R02 & R08; stole - W00, W01, W02, W03 & W05; flowers - G21, YG93, YG97, R22, R24, R27, R29, GB10, BG11, BG13, Y17 & Y32.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look at the image: 

For the card I used Bazzill caredstock, paper from Bo Bunny, lace, and Wild Orchid Flowers. I also used a leaf die by LaLa Land, and used my clear Wink of Stella brush for some sparkle. The image is so beautiful, and versatile too.  I think she would be excellent for holiday cards, but as you'll see, the DT used a variety of colors on her,. and they are all amazing.

Please head on over to the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group to see all of the projects, and to find out how to enter yours into the challenge!  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a fantastic weekend!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - Add Embellishments

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Create and Inspire - Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge Blog - Layer it Up

Little Red Wagon - Digi Do

xx Bonnie

Candy Faery

Happy Friday everyone!  Did you make it through your week ok?  Hopefully it was a good one for you. I'm happy for the weekend:)  It's time for a new 'Anything Goes' challenge over at the Crafting-With-Friends Challenge Blog! I was really excited for this one, because our sponsor is Moon Flower Digital Stamps, and this is my first time coloring one of their images.  They are so pretty!  I had a hard time choosing, and finally decided on using this fun image called Candy Faery.  Isn't she sweet?  (Pun totally intended, lol)  Here's the card I made:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R20; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29, RV000, RV02, RV04 & RV10; dress - BG93, BG96 & BG00; cherries - R32, R35 & R37; candy - RV02, RV10, E15, E17 & E18; cup - E31, E33 & E35; wings - BV02, BV04 & Wink of Stella (clear).  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Here is a closer look at the wings.  I tried to capture the sparkle from the Wink of Stella:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Sherri Baldy, flowers from Wild Orchid, ribbon and Memory Box die.  When I cut out the image, I curled her wings up a bit, and mounted her on foam tape for added dimension.  I hope you find my card sweet! Please head on over to the Crafting-With-Friends Challenge Blog to see the beautiful projects by the rest of the DT.  Our challenge is 'Anything Goes', so please play along with your new projects! Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your day.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - Add Embellishments

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Create and Inspire - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Things With Wings

xx Bonnie

Dreams

Hey everyone!  How is your week so far?  Mine has been crafty which = fun! I'm here to share with you my card for the new challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  Our fabulous sponsor this week is A Day For Daisies, and they have some of the most beautiful stamps!  I always love having the chance to work with their images.  You won't want to miss this one - the prize for the winner is a $12 gift certificate to their store!  Awesome, right? 

The theme we have this week for you is CAS or 'Clean and Simple'.  I have to admit, when I saw that a few months ago, I was a little scared.  If you've read some of my recent posts you might know that I am new to CAS cards (so please be kind!).  But I have to admit, I am quite enjoying the challenge of keeping cards CAS.  The image I am using Dreams is perfect for this challenge.  The image is so beautiful that not much else is needed.  What do you think?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 & E93; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; tail - BG10, BG11, BG13 & BG18; rock - W00, W1, W2, W3 & W5; ocean - B0000, B000, B00, B12 & B16.  The image is printed on x-press paper.  I tried the dotted effect (I think it's called 'stippling') which I've seen other people do.  Not perfect, but it was fun, and a technique I would definitely try again!.  Here is a closer look at the image:

For my CAS card I used Bazzill cardstock, MME paper (Lost and Found) and ribbon.  That's it.  But again, I think the image stands out more this way:)  Head on over to the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog when you have a chance and check out the other beautiful CAS cards by my fellow teamies.  We hope you'll join in our challenge too!  Hope you have a great rest of your week!  I'll be back soon with more to share.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

A Day For Daisies - Frame It

xx Bonnie

Puppy Girl

Good morning everyone, and a Happy Labor Day to you!  I hope you're ready for a new week, and perhaps enjoying a day off.  Over at Craft Your Passion we are kicking off a new Anything Goes challenge, and our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps. You won't want to miss this one - they are generously giving the winner 7 images of their choice!  What an awesome prize.  For my card this week I am using the adorable image Puppy Girl.  I thought she was a fun image, and I have 3 pups of my own, so I had to color her up:)  I'd love to know what you think!

The Copics I used are: skin - E50, E51, E53 & BE93; hair - E11, E13, E15 & E18; pants - B91, B93, B95 & B97; shirt - YG21, YG23, YG25, RV10, RV13 & RV14; shoes - E23 & E25; puppy - C1, C3 & R11.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from MME, ribbon, and flowers from Wild Orchid.  I typically make square cards, but because of the height of the image, I made this card 4.5"x7".  I hope you like it, and perhaps you are inspired to join our Anything Goes challenge over on the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog. While you're there, check out the other amazing work by the talented DT!  Have an awesome week!

xx Bonnie

Dreams Do Come True

Hi there everyone!  How is your week going?  I'm on vacation this week, so hopefully I have a relaxing and fun week!  We are kicking off a new challenge on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog.  Out theme this week is 'Feminine and Fancy', and we are sponsored by A Day For Daisies. I can't think of a better sponsor for this challenge.  They have such beautiful images - it was very hard to choose one for this challenge!  I decided upon using Dreams Do Come True for my card.  She's lovely, don't you think?

The Copics I used are: skin - E50, E51, E53 & E93; hair - E42, E43, E47 & E49; dress 0 BG93, BG96, BG99, R20, R22 & R24; stool - E23, E25 & E29.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Graphic 45 (Once upon a Springtime), lace, Wild Orchid flowers and leaves, and frantage.  I used the frantage to add extra sparkle around her shoe.  I really love the effect. 

We invite you to head on over to the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog to play along in our 'Feminine and Fancy' challenge.  While you're there, please check out the gorgeous projects by the other DT members.  Thanks for stopping by!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Crafting With an Attitude - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Rainbow in Eyes

Guess what everyone?  There are 2 brand new challenges for Ching Chou Kuik today. In the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group we are kicking off a 'CAS' challenge!  If you're not familiar with it, CAS stands for Clean and Simple.  A card with minimal embellishments.  Sounds easy, right?  Well, for some it might be.  For me...not so much!  And truth be told, most of the DT found it challenging as well, lol.  But we all had fun with it.  And the ladies made gorgeous projects.  I'd love to share mine - using Rainbow in Eyes.  This image is so beautiful, she really didn't need anything else, don't you think?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 & R20; hair - BV000, BV00, BV02 & BV04; eyes - YG01, YG11, YG23 & YG25; wing - RV10; butterflies - RV000, RV13, RV14, BG000, B000, BV000, BV00, YR000 & YR00; flowers - YG01, YG17, YG23, YG27, YR23 & YR24.  I added Wink of Stella (clear) to the butterflies. The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I added a stamped sentiment (Kraftin Kimmie), outlined it with a pink Wink of Stella glitter marker, and used a piece of Prima Paper.  Super simple.  I hope you'll join us in this challenge!  Head on over to the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group for all of the details!  Thanks again for stopping by:)

xx Bonnie