Halloween Cheer

Happy Halloween!  Today on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog we are kicking off a new challenge, and our theme is 'Halloween'.  It's not very far away now, is it?  Yikes - I still have to buy candy for the trick-or-treaters.  Our sponsor for this challenge is the amazing Rick St. Dennis - he has so many digis which are perfect for celebrating Halloween, don't you agree?  For my card I am using Halloween Cheer digital stamp.  The card is darker than what I usually make, but I felt it suited the theme. 

The Copics I used are: pumpkins - YR04, YR07, YR15 & YR31; candles - YG21 & YG25; flames - Y15, Y17 & YR16; skull - W00, W2 & W3.  The image is printed on x-press paper.  I used Pebbles Inc. chalk around the image.

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper, skull and sticker by Recollections, ribbon, doily, and Wild Orchid flowers.  I invite you to check out all of the awesome Halloween projects the DT has made for your inspiration over on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog. While you're there, why not play along and add your Halloween card to our challenge?  You can find all of the rules on the blog.  Thanks for taking a peek!  Have a spooky day! 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting by Design - Halloween

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Halloween

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Scrap Creations - Pumpkins

Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges - Halloween 

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - The Dark Side

Forever Dark Challenge Blog - Dark project

Get Creative Challenges - Halloween

xx Bonnie

Animals!

Hello all!  It is time to kick off a new challenge on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog!  Our new theme for you is 'Animals', and we are sponsored by DeeDee's Digis.  They have an excellent selection of stamps, and so many fun animals to choose from.  For my card I am using Leave Me Smiling.  He's such a sweet bear, don't you agree?

The Copics I used are: bear - E13, E15 & E18; leaves - YG93, YG95, YG97, E37, YR24, YR31, E19, YR14 & YR18; rake - G85, G99, E53, E57, E59 & E35.  The image is printed on x-press paper. I don't have much experience coloring animals, so I hope I did ok!

Here is a closer look at this adorable bear:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock. Authentique paper, ribbon and Dear Lizzy die.  I used the leaf die to cut colored leaves meant to mimic the ones in the image. What animal will you color?  To check out the details, and to see the beautiful projects the other DT has made, please head over to Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog. Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a great day.

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

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

Angelica's Giant Pumpkin

Hey everyone!  How is your summer going down?  We're in our second week of school, so summer has kind of ended for us, but it's hotter than ever.  Boo!  How about a fall themed card?  Has me wishing for the cooler months!  The card I am sharing is for the new challenge on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges Blog, and our theme is 'Use a Sentiment'.  We are sponsored by Inky Impressions, and I am using this sweet image - Angelica's Giant Pumpkin.

The Copics I used are: hair - E43, E47 & E49; clothes - W1, W2, W5, R35, R37& R39;  pumpkin - YR23, YR31, YR18, YR65 & YR68; leaves - R08, YR14, YR23, YR24, Y26, Y28, YG01, YG93, YG95 & YG97; squirrel - E13, E15, E25 & E29.  The image is printed on x-press paper.  

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Farmhouse Paper Company, sentiment sticker from MME, flowers and leaves from Wild Orchid, and ribbon.  I chalked the edges of the paper with Colorbox (chestnut roan), and I used Pebbles Inc. chalk for the background of the image.

Please pop on over to the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog to see the other amazing work my our DT.  While you are there, we invite you to play along with our 'Use a Sentiment' challenge too! Have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Pretty Flower Girl

How is everyone's week going?  Mine is going way too fast!  Lots of birthdays, and my kiddos go back to school in less than 2 weeks!  That means school clothes shopping, supply shopping, haircuts...oh my!  Seems like it's something each day.  I was able to sneak in a little quiet time to make my DT project for Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge Blog for today!  Our theme is 'Frame It', and we are sponsored by the wonderful Bugaboo Stamps.  I was so excited when I saw this new digi...I just had to color her!  You can find Pretty Flower Girl and lots of other great images in their shop.  Here is my 'Frame It' card:

The Copics I use are: hair - E42, E43, E47 & E49; dress - BV20, BV25, BV29 & V95; flower - R20, R22, R24, R27, G0000, G00, BG11 & BG13.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Crate Paper (Poolside), lace and flowers from Wild Orchid.  For the frame, I used a scalloped circle die, and carefully lined up a smaller circle die inside it.  I taped them to hold them in place, ran them through my cuttlebug, and viola!  I had a frame! I then cut the image using a slightly larger circle then the one I used in the frame, and I layered my frame on top of the image.  Super easy!  I hope you'll join our 'Frame It' challenge on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog, and check out the other beautiful DT cards while you're there.  We're a friendly bunch, and love to see lots of pretty entries!  Have a great rest of your week!

xx Bonnie

CC & CC 'A Flower in Your Image'

Hi everyone!  It's time for another new challenge on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog.  Out theme for this challenge is 'A Flower in Your Image", and once again we have the pleasure of being sponsored by DeeDee's Digis.  For my card, I am using once of the yummy cupcakes, and a sentiment from their Summer Birth Flower Cupcakes stamp set.  My real challenge was choosing which cupcake to use - they are all beautiful!  I am really happy with how this came out...what do you think?

The Copics I used are: wrapper - Y17, Y21 & YR31; frosting - RV10, RV23 & RV25; flower - E40, E42, E43, E71 & E77.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Sherri Baldy, ribbon, and flowers from Wild Orchid.  I used Pebbles, Inc. chalk over the sentiment, and used Quick Quotes powder puff chalk on the edged of the papers. How perfect is that paper?  Thanks for stopping by everyone...I really appreciate your time:)  Have a great day!

xx Bonnie

The Sweet Gardener

Hello blogger land!  We've kicking off a new challenge over on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog, and our theme for the challenge is '1 Button & 1 Bow'.  Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter, and I am using this adorable image called The Sweet Gardener.  I made an easel card to share with you, and I do hope you enjoy it!

 

The Copics I used are: hair - E15, E17, YR24 & YR31; clothes/hat - B00, BG000, BG01, YR16, YR18, Y08, Y11 & Y13; basket - E31, E33 & E35; flowers - R24, Y17 & Y21; leaves - YG45, YG67 & G21.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/sticker from Echo Park (Homegrown), Wild Orchid flowers, LaLa Land Crafts die cut, ribbon and button.  It's funny, I NEVER use buttons on my projects (even though I have loads, lol), so the hardest part of making this for me was having to figure out where to place the button!  I recruited my daughter to help me with that part, lol.  She picked the perfect spot - right with the bow:)  Not sure what I'd do with out her. xx

When you have a chance we would love for you to join our challenge on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog, and see what other amazing projects the DT has made.  Thanks for stopping by!

xx Bonnie

Sent With Love

Hi there everyone! Today I am sharing a card I made for the brand new challenge over on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog..  Our sponsor is Inky Impression, and our theme for this challenge is 'Seeing Red'.  I'm using two of their digital stamps - the image is Sent With Love Girl, and for the sentiment I am using All My Love Ticket.  Red is not a color I use often, so this was a challenge for me for sure, but a fun one! 

The Copics I used are: hair - E35, E37, YR23 & Y21; pants - B91, B95 & B97; shirt - R00, R01, R02, R22, R24, R27 & R29; box - E33, E35 & E37; heart - R22, R24, R27 & R29.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Echo Park (Home Grown), and LaLa Land dies.  I made the flowers myself.  Lots of red!  More than I normally use, but I am pleased with the result.  We invite you to check out the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge Blog and play along with our 'Seeing Red' challenge.  While you're there, check out the other awesome work the DT has made to inspire you:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Inky Impressions - Embellish It

xx Bonnie

Sugi's Spring Blossom Dress

Hello everyone!  Time for a new challenge over on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge blog, and the theme is 'Use Pearls'.  We are luck to be sponsored this week by the fabulous Lacy Sunshine.  I am so in love with her stamps right now! The image I am using is Sugi's Spring Blossom Dress, and she is perfect for our pearl challenge:)

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E1 & R20; hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress - B000, B00, B02 & B05; hat - E40, E43 & E47; flowers - R20 & R22.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Graphic 45 (Come Away With Me), lace, flowers from Wild Orchid, and Joy Crafts die. The pearls are from Prima Marketing.  Here a couple of closer pics of the card:

I do hope you;ll venture on over to the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges blog and join in our Pearl challenge! Thanks for taking a look:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Bingo (Die cut, digi, markers)

Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids - For the Girls

xx Bonnie

CC & CC - Summer Fun

Hello all!  Time for another fun challenge over on the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge blog!  This is a fun one...the theme is 'Summer Fun', and we are sponsored by Make it Crafty.  They have lots of great images to choose from!  For my card I used Summer Dreams - perfect, right?  Here's the card I made:

The Copis I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 & R20; hair - YR23, Y21, Y32 & E35; dress - YR02, YR14, YR15 & YR18; hat - B0000, B000, B00 & B02.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Bo Bunny (Sun Kissed), elements/stickers by LYB, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies by Spellbinder.  You might have noticed I am still having fun playing around with my Grand Calibur to change up the card shape:)  When you have time, please head on over to the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge blog to see the other amazing DT work, and to enter your 'Summer Fun' card!  Have an aweseome day!

xx Bonnie

CC & CC ~ Thank You

Do you know what time it is?  It's time for a new challenge over at Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges!  The theme of this challenge is 'Must SAY Thank You', and we lucky to be sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps.  

For this challenge, I am using their fabulous image Girlz Coffee...I mean, how perfect is she?  I love coffee, so many of my friends do, and we are the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge blog!   Ok, I know that the phrase 'Thanks a Latte' is a little cliché, but I couldn't help myself:)

The Copics I used are: skin - E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair BV20 & BV25; clothes - R00, R01, R02, R08, E40, E43 & E47; coffee cup - C1, C3, B60, E40, E43 & E47.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Studio Calico, flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid, ribbon, and coffee buttons from Michaels.  I've had them for ages, and finally found the perfect use! Aren't they cute?

Why not head over to the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge blog and check out the other cards from the DT (they are STUNNING!), and enter your 'Thank You' card into our latest challenge?  Hope to see you there:)

xx Bonnie

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

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

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

CC & CC - Something Yummy to Eat or Drink!

Good Morning everyone!  Today's new challenge over at the Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges blog is 'Something Yummy to Eat or Drink'.  Our awesome sponsor is Deedee's Digis.  They have a great assortment of images, and such cute designs!  I chose to use Sweet Treats.

I found this to really be quite a challenge, as I've pretty much colored digis of people (with an occasional flower or animal thrown in).  The shading I normally do on a person's face is so different than coloring this adorable cupcake, so I admit it took a few tries.  But I am pleased with the result!

The Copics I used are: E40, E71, E77, BG13, RV02, RV52, RV55, RV81, RV85 & RV89.  I used a white gel pen for his cheeks, and added pink stickles (cotton candy) for the icing.  How cute?!?

For the card I layered paper from the Bo Bunny 'Sweet Tooth' line.  When you have a chance, head over to the Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenges blog to check out all of the DT makes, and enter your own card with Something Yummy to Eat or Drink!

xx Bonnie

Bugaboo Challenge - For a Child

Happy Friday everyone!  Today we have a new challenge for you over on the Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge blog.  I had loads of fun making my card for this challenge!  Our sponsor for this is Bugaboo Stamps, and the theme is 'For a Child'.  I chose their adorable Best Buds stamp.  I just couldn't resist since I have 2 boys!

The Copics I used are:
Boy 1: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; shirt - YR02, YR15 and YR18; pants - B91, B95 and B97; shoes - E71 and E77.
Boy 2: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - Y21, Y32 and E31; shirt - YG03, YG17 and YG25; pants - E33, E35 and E37; shoes - C1, C3 and C5.

For the card I used paper from Bo Bunny's 'On the Go' line, Bazzill cardstock, fibers from my stash, and a memory box die.  Thanks so much for checking it out, and don't forget to jump over to the Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge blog to enter your card!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Clear it Out - Anything goes/Anything goes

xo  Bonnie

Exciting Announcement!

Good morning everyone!  I have another exciting announcement....I am now on the Design Team for Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenges!  How perfect - 3 of my favorite things, lol! We have an exciting new layout challenge starting today, and it is sponsored by A Day for Daisies. Have you seen their amazing images?  I just fell in love with Braid in my Hair, and used her to create this pretty card.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - YR14, YR18, E08 and E19; dress - YG00, YG03 and YG17; birds - B00, B02 and B24.

For the card, I used paper from Best Creations 'Bell' collection, green lace, flowers from my stash, and a die cut by Joy! Crafts.  I'm really pleased at the bright spring colors in this card:)  I'm thinking I might save this for my Mom for Mother's Day.  Thanks for taking a look, and don't forget to check out the challenge over at Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge and enter your card following the layout provided.  

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrap-Creations - Bingo (flowers, die cuts, digi image)

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Floral Delight

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes

Eureka Stamps - Birds of a Feather

Open Minded Crafting Fun - Up in the Air

A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes

Graph 'It Color Challenge - Spring Greens

Scribble and Scraps - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - For a Special lady

Corrosive Challenge - Things with Wings

Xo  Bonnie