The Dragonfly

Good evening everyone!  I'm stopping by to share a couple of cards I made using images from the Ching Chou Kuik Oriental Kimono Lady Set.  I also shared a quick tutorial in the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group to show how I made the (very easy) backgrounds. I hope you'll check it out, and if you haven't already joined our group, we would love if you did! 

Here is my first card using 'The Dragonfly':

The Copics I used are: skin - E11, E21, E50, E51, R11 & R20; hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress - V04, V05, V06, Y15, BG11, BG13, BG23 & RV04; flowers - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG23, RV25 & RV23; dragonflies - BV23 & BV25.  The image is printed on x-press paper. For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Sherri Baldy paper, cheesecloth, and Spellbinder dies.

I used Chalk to create the sunset background: 

My chalk of choice is Pebbles, Inc, but you could you whatever you like best. 

I start with the darkest color, applying in a circular motion, adding the next color as I work my way up.  I blend the new color into the color added prior. 

Super easy, and it creates a nice effect!  I hope you enjoyed this:)  I loved coloring this image, and am very happy with the result.  Thanks for stopping by!  I'll post another soon:)

xx Bonnie

Moonstar Maiden

Happy Friday!  I hope you had a great week!  It is time for a new Anything Goes Challenge over in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group.  The twist this month is 'Monochromatic'.  For my DT Inspiration I used the beautiful digi Moonstar Maiden.  I usually dread monochromatic challenges, but thought this image might work well for it, and I am happy at the result.  I would love to know what you think! 

The only Copics I used are W00, W1, W2, W3, W5, W7 & W9. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For my card all I used is Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash,  bling, and star die by Tim Holtz.  I hop you like the result:) 

Have you played along with our challenges in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group? We have 2 challenges a month, and there are lots of chances to win some of Mi Ran's gorgeous digis.  We also choose Guest DT's with each of our Anything Goes challenges.  We hope to see you there!

xx Bonnie

Captain Gneng

Hello everyone!  I would like to share with you my DT card for the new challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  The theme we would like you to play along with is 'Go Green'.  The awesome sponsor we have for you is Dr. Digi who will be giving the winner a two digisd of their choice from their store.   I decided to go out of my comfort zone on this one, and am using Captain Gneng - I mean, if I'm going to use green, might as well make it an alien, right? 

The Copics I used are: alien - YG17, YG21, YG23 & YG25; suit - Y21, Y26, Y28, V05, C3, C5, YG00, YG01 & YG03.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Bo Bunny, sticker from WeR, and Memory Box die.  I hope you like him! We invite you to join us over at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog and play along with our 'Go Green' challenge.  My awesome fellow DT members have gorgeous projects to help inspire you too!  Thanks for stopping by:)  

xx Bonnie

Toadstool Fairy

Good morning everyone:)  I totally forgot to share this with you all on Friday!  The past week has gone by entirely too fast. This is my DT make for last week for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  I'm using this beautiful image Toadstool Fairy.  I've been wanting to color her for some time:) 

The Copics I used are: skin - E11, E21, E50, E52, R11 & R20; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29 & 100; dress - C3, C5, C7 & C9; wings - V01, V12, V15, G12, G85 & G99; toadstool - R14, R17, R27, R39, E40, E43, E47, E49 & W2.   I added Wink of Stella to the wings.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Here is a closer look at this amazing image: 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, cheesecloth and pearls.  I kept the card pretty simple and neutral, as there are many colors in the image, and I didn't want it to be too 'busy'.  I hope you like her! 

Are you a member of the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group?  There is always a challenge going on, and you will see the newest digis as soon as they are released!  We would love to have you join us and share your projects using Ching Chou Kuik digis.  Hope to see you there!

xx Bonnie

Princess in Castle

Good afternoon everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I am sorry to be posting my DT card for the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog a little late.  I was laid up in bed dealing with a migraine all weekend.  But I'm feeling more human today, and hopefully it goes away soon, Our sponsor for this week is Julia Spiri Stamps who will be giving the winner two digital stamps of their choice from their store.  I am using Princess in Castle for my DT card.  Isn't  she sweet?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R20; hair - E51, E93, E97 & E99; dress - R83 & R85; bricks - E08, E13 & E31.  I used Pebbles, Inc. chalk around the image.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Sherri Baldy, cheesecloth, and Wild Orchid flowers. If you head on over to the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog you can check out the gorgeous projects made by my fellow DT members.  Also, while you're there, won't you join our Anything Goes challenge?  Hope to see you there!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.

xx Bonnie

Wix's Button Moon

Good morning everyone!  I hope you are having a lovely weekend!  I'm excited to be able to share my newest Lacy Sunshine project with you.   We have a new 'Anything Goes' challenge for you today on the Lacy Sunshine Creative Inspiraitonal Challenge Blog.  Here is my DT card using Wix's Button Moon. I hope you like her! 

Here is a closer look at this cutie pie:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, and ribbon.  The colors are quite bold on this, so I kept the card pretty CAS so it wasn't too much! 

We would love for you to join us over on the Lacy Sunshine Creative Inspirational Challenge Blog, and play along with our Anything Goes Challenge!  We also have loads of fun in the Lacy Sunshine Color and Craft Community on Facebook.  I look forward to seeing you there!  Have a great day.

xx Bonnie

She is Charming

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and we've got a great theme for you this week!  The theme is 'Make it Digital', which means that we are looking for cards which us digital elements - could be a digital stamp, digital paper, etc, or any combination of those. You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice. For my DT project, I decided to make a card using She is Charming.  I also used the digital paper from Can't Take My Eyes Off You. You can find these along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress - BG10, BG11, BG32, BG34, E40, E43, E47 & R22; shoes - Y28; puff - RV000 & RV02.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, Teresa Collins paper and die cuts, The Paper Shelter digi paper, Wild Orchid flowers, and heart die cut. I hope you liker her!  Would you like to play along with our 'Make it Digi' challenge?  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

Bow Tie in My Hair

Hello everyone!  Before I head off to bed I would like to share a card I made using an image by Conie Fong.  I have newly discovered her art, and I just had to buy some to color!  The first one I colored (and my favorite, I think) is Bow Tie in My Hair.  She is so beautiful.  I hope I did her justice! 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R20; hair - E51, E95 & E97; dress/bows - BG10, BG11, BG13, BG23, E47, E43, E40, YR23, YR31, R12, R14, R22 & white gel pen.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Echo Park, lace, ribbon, and flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid and Michaels.  I really enjoyed making this one.  My daughter thinks her 8 year old cousin would like it, so I think I'll pop it in the mailbox tomorrow:)  Have a lovely day, and thank you so much for stopping by!

xx Bonnie

Spirit of Hibiscus

Hi everyone! Oh my, February is going by fast!  I can't believe the month is half over.  Today I would like to share my DT card for the new challenge on the CCC Digi Creations Challenge Blog.   Our lovely sponsors for this challenge is Aurora Wings. 

Our theme for this challenge is ''Favorite Color Combination'.  I have to admit that my favorite combination tends to change from time to time, so I used my current favorite - turquoise and purple.  For my project, I am using the beautiful image Spirit of Hibiscus. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E11, E17 & E95; flowers - BG10, BG11, BG13, BG23, BV0000, BV000 & Y17; leaves - YG23, YG45 & YG67. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash (I actually just used it last week too, lol), flowers from Michael's and Wild Orchid, pearls, and dies from LaLa Land Crafts and Spellbinders. I hope you will hop on over to the CCC Digi Creations Challenge Blog and join our  challenge.  Check out the other gorgeous projects by my fellow DT members while you're there! Hope you have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Phoenix - ABM Progressive Challenge

I hope you are all having a nice Friday!  I'm here to share a 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 cute!  Her name is Phoenix, and here is my card using her: 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E51, E95 & E97;  dress- R24, R35, R46, R59, E71, E74, E77 & E79; bird/feathers - R29, Y17, Y21, Y38, YR14 & YR18. The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Bo Bunny paper, Wild Orchid and Petaloo flowers, ribbon, and dies by Memory Box and Tim Holtz.  I hope you like her!  And I hope that you are playing along with our Progressive Challenge every month in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group!  And remember, it's never too late to start...you can join the challenge at any time.  Please see the pinned post for details.  Now go enjoy your day! 

xx Bonnie

Poppy Glamour

Hi everyone!  I hope you're having a fabulous day.  I am stopping by to share my DT project for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group for this week.  I have made a card using this gorgeous image Poppy Glamour - I just love her! 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25 & BV29; eyes - YG17, YG21 & YG25; flowers - R02, R24, R35, R46, R59, Y17 & Y21; leaves - YG67, YG25 & YG21; butterflies - E71, E74, E77, RV000, RV52, RV55, B60, B66 & B63; dress - W00, W1, W2 & W3.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Paper from MME, glitter paper, and ribbon.  I didn't want to add too much to the card once I added the ribbon, as the rosettes are so big.  Pretty CAS, I think.  I hope you like her!  Have you checked out the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group?  There are always challenges going on, and lots of inspiration.  We hope to see you there!   Thanks for taking the time to stop by:)

xx Bonnie 

Luv Bear

Happy Friday everyone!  Are you ready for the weekend? I hope you have some fun plans. It is also time for a new challenge on the Crafting With Friends Challenge Blog! We took a bit of a break over the holidays - have you missed us?  As you may know, our theme is always 'Anything Goes' - no reason not to play along:)  For this challenge we are sponsored by  Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.  For my project I am using the adorable Luv Bear.  Perfect timing - I made him into a cute Valentine's Day card for my youngest:)

The Copics I used are: bear - E33, E35, E37 & E93; shirt - RV10, Y32, R46 & R59; pants - B93, B95, B97, R24, R35, R46 & R59; heart - RV02, RV04, R46 & R35; shoes - W2, W3 & W5.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Doodlebug paper, cheesecloth, and dies from Memory Box and LaLa Land Crafts.  You can see the other gorgeous DT projects on the Crafting With Friends Challenge Blog to inspire you.  While you're there, why not join our 'Anything Goes' challenge?  We would love to have you play along!  Have a great weekend!

xx Bonnie

Little Bird

Hello everyone!  I would like to share with you my DT card for the new challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  The theme we would like you to play along with is 'Furry Friends'.  The awesome sponsor we have for you is Digital Delights who will be giving the winner a $5 gift certificate to their store.   I am using Little Bear for my card...isn't he cute?

The Copics I used are Y17, Y21, Y38, YG01, YG21, YG23, BG10, BG11, BG23, R02, R11, R12 & R14.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Basic Grey, cheesecloth, flowers from Michael's and Wild Orchid and LaLa Land dies.  We invite you to join us over at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog and play along with our "Furry Friends' challenge.  My awesome fellow DT members have gorgeous projects to help inspire you too!  Thanks for stopping by:)  

xx Bonnie

Fairy Daisy Portrait

Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I spent all day Saturday at a crop with my daughter and dear friend.  I Had so much fun....and was very productive! I'm stopping by today to share my DT project for the new Anything Goes challenge on the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog.  Our sponsor for this week is A Day for Daisies  who will be giving the winner a $12 gift certificate to their store.  I am using Fairy Daisy Portrait for my DT card.  Isn't  she lovely?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - BG11, BG13, BG15 & BG18; wings - BV0000, BV02, BV04 & RV000; flowers - RV02, RV04, YG67 & YG23.  I added Wink of Stella (clear) to her wings.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, lace,ribbon, and Memory Box die. If you head on over to the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog you can check out the gorgeous projects made by my fellow DT members.  Also, while you're there, won't you join our Anything Goes challenge?  Hope to see you there!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week.

xx Bonnie

My Elvis Teddy Bear

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and we've got a great theme for you this week!  The theme is 'Fancy', which means that we are looking for lots of details. You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice. For my DT project, I decided to make a card using My Elvis Teddy Bear.  How cute is this? You can find her along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E11, E17 & E95; shirt - BG11, BG13 & BG23; pants - B93, B95 & B97; bandanna - RV10, RV23, RV25 & Y08; shoes - RV10, RV23, RV25, E08, E19 & C9; Elvis Teddy Bear - E33, E35, E37, R20, B32, B34, BV23, BV25, BV29, C5, C7 & C9.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Jillibean Soup, lace, ribbon, 'so happy' sticker from American Crafts, Wild Orchid flowers, and Spellbinder die. I hope you liker her!  Would you like to play along with our 'Fancy' challenge?  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

Gentle Heart

Hi there - me again.  Have a few things to share with you today:)  This post is to share my DT project for the new challenge in the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  Our theme this month is 'Romance'.  Not a surprise, I'm sure, with Valentine' Day right around the corner!  For my project I am using her beautiful image Gentle Heart.  I hope you like her:)

The Copics I uses are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E51, E95 & E97; eyes - B29, B24 & B21; flowers - B60, B63 & B66; hearts - R24, R35, R46 & R59; wings - BV0000, BV000, BG0000 & BG000.  I added Wink of Stella to her wings, and Stickles to the hearts' wings. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Love this image:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, American Crafts paper, cheesecloth and flowers from Wild Orchid. I hope you like her! 

Are you a member of the  Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group?  I hope so!  We have new challenges every month, and she had loads of gorgeous digis. We would love for you to join us!  Please check out the new challenge while you are there, and you'll see the gorgeous projects made by my awesome fellow DT! Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by:)

xx Bonnie

Angelica

Hi everyone! Happy February! Today I would like to share my DT card for the new challenge on the CCC Digi Creations Challenge Blog.   Our lovely sponsors for this challenge are Pink Gem Designs and Digi Stamps for Joy. 

Our theme for this challenge is ''Anything Goes'...doesn't get any easier than that!  For my project, I am using the adorable Angelica Stamp from Pink Gem Designs.  Isn't she darling?

The Copic I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; eyes - YG17, YG01, YG23 & YG67; flowers - V04, V05, V06, RV02, BG10, BG11 & BG13.  I used Pebbles, Inc. chalk on her cheeks.   The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Bo Bunny, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies from LaLa Land Crafts. I hope you will hop on over to the CCC Digi Creations Challenge Blog and join our 'Use Die Cuts' challenge.  Check out the other gorgeous projects by my fellow DT members while you're there! Hope you have a great day!

xx Bonnie