My Style - The Paper Shelter

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog today!  The theme is 'Anyhting Goes'. This will be a three week challenge, as the holidays are such a busy time of year.  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 Style.  I love how spunky she is.  You can find her along with tone of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com.  I'd love to know your thoughts on my 'Anything Goes' card.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair -E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; clothing/hat - B00, B01, B06, Y17, Y21 & Y38; shoes - C1, C3, C5, C7 & B00; socks/gloves - W00, W1, W3 & E5.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper and stickers from Graphic 45, cheesecloth, Wild Orchid flowers/leaves, and LaLa Land die.  I'm pretty pleased with the result:)  Would you like to play along with our 'Anything Goes' challenge?  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules and to upload your card.  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

Wild Flower Beauty

Hi there!  Thanks for stopping by:)  I'd love to share with you my DT card for the new challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  Our theme this week is to use 'Lace/Ribbon/Twine', and we are sponsored by Sami Stamps who is generously giving away a $12 gift certificate to the winner of this challenge. I was very excited to make my card for this one, because this is only the second chance I've had to work with one of Sami Stamps digis.  

The image I chose for my card is Wild Flower Beauty.  She is so beautiful!  I hope you like my card!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25 & BV29; dress - R00, R01, R02 & RV000; flowers - R32, R35, R37, R39 and a white gelly roll pen.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Here is a closer look at the ribbon and lace I've used for the challenge. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Graphic 45, lace, ribbon, LaLa Land dies and a flower from my stash.  I used both a cream lace with pink ribbon woven through, and a gorgeous floral ribbon I have had for ages.  I don't have much left, so I reserve it for special projects.  I think this one qualified. I hope you like her!  Please join our new 'Lace/Ribbon/Twine' challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog, and check out the lovely projects by my fellow DT members!  Hope to see you there!

xx Bonnie

Lovely and Chic

Good morning everyone!  Guess what time it is?  Time to kick off a new challenge over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog!  We have a fun theme for you this week - 'Layer on Layer'.  I just love adding lots of layers to my projects,  I'm definitely a 'more is more' kind of gal most of the time.  You do not need yo 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 am using the gorgeous image (her name really says it all) Lovely and Chic.  As soon as I knew what the challenge was, I thought she would be perfect!  You can find her and so many other amazing stamps in The Paper Shelter online store. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E50, E51, E53, E11 & E13; coat - R22, R24, YR000, YR02, YR14, YR18, E40, E41 & E42; flowers - BG01, BG05 & BG09; shoes - W00, W1, W2 & W3.  I chalked around the image with chalk from Pebbles, Inc.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

I hope I made her look 'Lovely and Chic!'

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Graphic 45, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies from LaLa Land Crafts.  As you can see, I added many layers of paper, and matted each one on solid cardstock.  Definitely a 'Layer on Layer' card!  I hope you will make a card for the challenge and play along with us at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  And while you are there, check out the gorgeous projects my fellow DT members made.  They're beautiful!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Annabelle Melancholy Moppet

Hi everyone!  It is time for a brand new challenge over on the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog!  I had so much fun with the theme of this one - Weird and Whimsical.  We want to see projects that are somewhat 'strange'...think Tim Burton. For my project, I am using the image Annabelle Melancholy Moppet. Don't you think she's perfect for this theme?  

The Copics I used are: hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; eyes - YG93, YG95 & YG97; lips - R56 & RV32; hat - V93, V95 & V99; clothing - V93, V95, V99, YG93, YG95, YG97, B12 & B16; shoes - W5, W7 & W9; bench - E71, E77 & E79; bird - W2, W5, W7 & Y17; flowers - Y17, Y32, B12, B16, E42 & E47. The image is printed on x-press paper.

Even before I started coloring her, I knew I was going to have to use paper and stickers from the Graphic 45 line 'Olde Curiosity Shoppe'.  It is one of my favorite paper lines ever!  I also used Bazzill cardstock, tulle trim, flowers from WIld Orchid, and dies by Memory Box and LaLa Land Crafts.  So not what I normally create, but I love it!  I might have to try this theme again sometime!  Please hop on over to the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog to check out the other 'Weird and Whimsical' projects by the amazing DT, and to play along with this fun challenge!  Thanks for stopping by:)

xx Bonnie

Coutoure One

Good morning everyone!  Man, the weekend goes way too fast! Today kicks off a new challenge on the Craft Your Passion Challenge blog.  As always, our challenge is Anything Goes, and this week we are being sponsored by Rick St. Dennis, and the prize is two single images from his store!  Sweet, right?  For my card I used Coutoure One Fashion Digi Stamp.  I'd love to know your thoughts...

The Copics I used are: hair - E71, E77 & E79; dress - R11, R20, R14, R17, E40, E42 & E43; shoes - C1, C3 & C5; feather - B21 & B24.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Graphic 45, lace, Wild Orchid flowers & Tim Holtz die.  I chalked the edges with Color Box Chestnut Roan.  I loved the big world feel of this image, so this paper seemed perfect.  We invite you to check out the other awesome DT projects over on the Craft Your Passion blog, and whole you're there, why not play along?  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great week!

xx Bonnie

Art by MiRan DT

Our Art by Mi Ran DT family has grown!  We've got new members for all of our teams - Challenge, Showcase, and Facebook (my team:). The work that all of these ladies do is AMAZING to say the least.  I've admired so many of them for a long time, and am excited to work with them now!  Plus - once of my best friends is on the team now too...how fun is that?!?

If you head on over to the Art by MiRan Blog you can see who has joined us and check out their work!  The current DT members have also all created a card to help celebrate the occasion!  For my card (actually, I made two...long story...and this was the one my family voted I use for this happy day) I used this lovely image called Victoria.  Gorgeous, isn't she?  I went with a bit of a darker look than usual but I felt it went so well with her.  What do you think?

 

The Copics I used are: hair - E71, E77 & E79; dress - YR18, YR24, E08, E19, E40, E42, E43, B000, BG18 & BG72; flowers - YR24, YR31 & Y26; feathers - YG45, YG67, BG57 & BG72.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Graphic 45 (Olde Curiosity Shoppe), lace, flowers and Joy Crafts! die.  Wasn't sure about the finished product when I first made her, but my family really loved it, and I have to say I love it now too!  If you get a chance, head on over to the Art by Mi Ran blog to see everyone's cards, and to give some love...xx.

Have a good one!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

 One Sweet Challenge Blog- Use Die Cuts and/or punches

~ 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

Art by MiRan - May Progressive

Good morning bloggers!  Today we start a new Progressive Challenge in the Art by MiRan Facebook Group.  Once again, MiRan has provided a gorgeous image for y'all to work with.  If you played along last month, the image will be free to you, and if you're new to our challenge, check out the post on Facebook to find out how to get this beauty at a discounted rate.  Without further ado, here's my card featuring 'Rora and Butterfly'...

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E35, YR24, Y21 & Y32; dress - BG000, B00, B12, B16, R11, R20, R32 & YR23; bubbles - B000, B00,YR000, YR00, R00 & R01.

The card is made with Bazzill Cardstock, Graphic 45 paper (Little Darlings), lace, flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid, and Spellbinder die.  Thanks for taking a look!  Happy Friday:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Ruby's Rainbow - Anything Goes

Scribble and Scraps - Anything Goes

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

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

Guest DT - Ching Chou Kuik

Oh, I am so happy today!  I finally get to share a project I finished a few weeks ago, using an image by one of my most favorite designers!   The image I chose for my guest spot is Peony Kimono Maiden.  It's an image I've loved since I first discovered her artwork, and this was the perfect occasion to use her.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E31, E35 and E37; robe - R00, R01, R02, R08, BG93, G000, G21, G85 and G99; flowers - YR23, YR31, Y32, YR000, BG000, BG18, BG09 and BG57; leaves - YG93, YG97 and C1; butterflies - R00, R01, R02, R08, R81, R85, R89, BG000, BG01, BG05; YR000, YR23, YR31, Y32, V93, V95 and V99.

The card is made with paper from Graphic 45 (once Upon a Springtime), lace, leaves and flowers from Wild Orchid.  I think this is my new favorite:)  Thanks for looking, and if you get a chance, head on over to the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group to see more of her amazing images.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - anything goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Come and Get it Challenges - Things with Wings

Creative Moments - Anything Goes/For Special Lady

Graph-It Markers - Spring Colors

Ching Chou Kuik Challenge blog - Fancy & Frills

Fairytale Stampers - Things with Wings

CCC Digi Designs - One for the Girls

Eureka Stamps - Think Spring

Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes

2015 World Wide Open DT Challenge

xx Bonnie

Goblin Queen

Just wanted to pop on real quick before I head off to bed (I need to stop staying up 'til 1am crafting!).  I made this card yesterday for the Goblin Queen Challenge going on over in the Simply Betty Facebook Group.  The challenge is 'Are you Light, or are  you Dark?'.  As you can see, I went with a light theme.  Although I think I'll make a dark one too...we've all got a little bit of a dark side to us, right?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - R000, R11, R32 & RV13; dress - Y32, YR24, Y21 & YR000; wings - B000, B00, B02 & B05; goblin - YG00, YG03, YG17 & YG25.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Graphic 45 (A Ladies Diary), Martha Stewart butterfly punch, and flowers and leaves from Wild Orchid. 

Thanks for taking a look.  I'm headed off to bed:)  Catch ya another day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Glitter & Sparkle

Eureka Stamps - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Creative Knockouts - Lots of Layers

Happy Thursday everyone!  We have a new challenge for you over at Creative Knockouts. I LOVE this challenge - lots of layers.  I'm a 'more is more' kind of gal when it comes to cardmaking, so I was happy to take this on.  I chose to use Aurora 'Love You' by The East Wind for this challenge.  Here's my card...

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - E31, E33, E35 and E37; dress - R00, R20, R32 and R56; bow - B91, B95 anf B97, banner - YR24, YR31 and Y32; pot - E13, E15, E17 and E18.

For the card I used paper from Graphic 45's 'A Ladies Diary' collection, ribbon and flowers from my stash.  Thanks for taking a look!  I hope you'll play along with our challenge!  

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Lots of Layers

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes

A Step in the Darkness - Non-dark

xo Bonnie