Waves of Grief

Hi everyone!  I am here with a little bit of mid-week inspiration for you.  I am hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog today, and would love to share this card I made using Waves of Grief.  I really love this image, though I must say I was almost afraid to use it.  The image says so much, so I was mindful not to overdo it on my card (especially with the embellishments).  I kept it fairly simple, but (I think) rather striking.  I would love to know your thoughts.

I used the following Copics: hair - E53, E57 & E59; tattoo - R32, R37, R39, YG97 & G21; dress - YG01, YG23 & YG17.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Sherri Baldy, lace, ribbon and Spellbinders dies.  I really love the emotion in this image.  You can find this image, and so many more in the Karleigh Sue Etsy Shop.  She is always adding new images, so check back often!  We also invite you to be a follower of our Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog where you'll see inspiration projects from all of the amazingly talented DT members, and see new releases as soon as they're revealed!  Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day.

Naughty or Nice

Hey everyone - do you know what day it is?  It's NEW RELEASE day on the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog!  This month we are celebrating 'Christmas in July', and Cheri has outdone herself with these new beauties!  I am so excited to share my card - I love all of the new girls, but this one is my favorite:)  She is 'Naughty or Nice', and you'll be able to find her in the Karleigh Sue Etsy Shop.  I love that she's got a bit of both angel and devil in her - I mean, haven't we all?  What do you think?

 

The Copics I used are: hair - BV20, BV25, BV29 & 100; angel wing - R0000, RV000, B0000 & Wink of Stella (clear); devil wing - R32, R35, R37, R39 & C3; halo - Y26 & Y28; panties - YG01, YG17, YG23 & white gel pen; paper - E40, E42 & E43.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by WeR Memory Keepers, flowers from WIld Orchid, lace, and Memory box die.  My first Christmas card this year!  One down, many to go, lol.  Check out the other new images and DT projects on the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog.  I would love to know which is your favorite.  You ought to also check out the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog where there are always 2 challenges going on.  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day! 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Corrosive Challenges - Hot, Hot, Hot

Let's Go Team!

Morning everyone!  Even though it's hot here, and the middle of summer, do you know what's on my mind? Football.  I am such a huge football fan - I love the sport, and also love playing in Fantasy leagues. So when it came time to choose an image for my project for today on the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, it was easy choice.  I went with this sassy gal called Let's Go Team.  Of course I had to color her in the color of my beloved Philadelphia Eagles...

 

The Copics I used are: hair - E35, YR23, Y21 & Y32, clothing - G06, G09 & G29; football - E13, E15, E17 & E18; shoes - C3, C5 & C7.  I tried to add some speckles to the football to mimic the texture of a real one.  What do you think?  

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Jillibean Soup (Game Day Chili), ribbon. and a little football embellishment I've had for ages.  Cute, right?  My sister is also a huge football fan, so I think I'll pop this into the mail for her.  

We would love to have you follow the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog to see what our amazing DT is up to, as well as find out about new releases.  And don't forget to check out the Karleigh Sue Etsy Shop where you can find this beauty and so many more.  Thanks for stopping by!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes 

Penny's Paper Crafty  - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart  - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle  - Anything Goes

Fancy Occasion

Happy Thursday everyone!  Well, yesterday I shared a card my daughter made for the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog, and today I am here to share a card I made for the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog.  I'm using this gorgeous image Fancy Occasion, and I couldn't wait to color that dress!  I was sooo intimidated by the folds (and truth be told, this is my 4th coloring of her - I just wasn't pleased with the others).  But I think I finally got it right!  What do you think?

 

The Copic colors I used are: hair - E33, E51, E53 & E57; dress - V93, V95 & V99.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, My Mind's Eye paper, cheesecloth (first time trying it, and I must say, I quite like to texture), lace, ribbon, flowers by Wild Orchid & Prima, and Joy! Crafts die.  I really hope I captured the elegance of the image with my card.  If you love this image, you can find her and other lovelies in the  Karleigh Sue Etsy Shop.  There are currently some bundles on elves to help with your Christmas in July projects!  Thanks for stopping by.  I love and appreciate my followers. Have an awesome day!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes 

Crafting From the Heart  - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination  - Anything Goes

TTCRD  - Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant  - Anything Goes

Samantha - Guest DT for Karleigh Sue!

Hi everyone!  I am SUPER excited to write this post.  My daughter Samantha has been asked by Karleigh Sue to be a Guest DT for their brand new Challenge on the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog!  Hoe exciting for her, and I couldn't be prouder:)  She made a card for the Cutie Challenge which starts today, and has a 'Christmas Elf' theme.  For her card she used this cute elf Jingles.

 

Samantha used the following Copic colors for her project: hair - YR23, Y21 & Y32, clothes - G46, G21, R27 & R24; belt - Y26 & 100. 

FOr the card she used Bazzill cardstock, and paper & stickers from Bo Bunny (Mistletoe).  She added 2 Christmas charms to her card as well.  How's that for a card made 100% by a 12 year old?  Pretty amazing, right?  I know Samantha would be thrilled to know what you think.  Head on over to the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog to check out more details on the challenge, and to see the other wonderful DT projects.  There is also an amazing deal on digis in the Karleigh Sue Etsy Shop, including a Christmas Elf Bundle which includes Jingles:)

Thanks for checking it out, and have a great day! 

~  Posted by Bonnie for my daughter Samantha

xx 

Oopsie!

Happy Hump Day everyone!  Today I am hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and have I got a sexy one for you! Her name is Oopsie, and she is one of my favorite images from the Karleigh Sue May 2015 releases.  Check out her other amazing digis over in the Karleigh Sue Etsy Shop.  I'd love to know what you think of her:

The Copic I used are: hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; dress - V93, V95, V99, BG18 & BG72; apples - R22, R24 & R27; bag - E13. E15 & E17.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from My Mind's Eye (Bohemia), Wild Orchid flowers, and dies from Joy! Crafts.  Be sure to follow the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog to see the awesome work by our talented DT, and also check out the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog too!  There are new challenges on the 1st and 15th of each month.  This month's challenges are 'Hello Summer' which you can find here, as well as our 'Sexy' challenge which is 'Beach Tie Hotties', and can be found here.  Can't wait to see what you create:)  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Seniorita

Hi everyone - me again! Today I am hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and I'd love to share a card I made using one of her new digis:)  The image is Seniorita, and she is just so fun and festive!  I'd love to know what you think...

The Copics I used are: hair - E40, E43, E47 & E49; dress - RV000, RV02, RV06, YG00, YG03, YG23, YG17, E40 & E71.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/stickers from Doodlebug Designs. flowers from Wild Orchid, and dies by LaLa Land Crafts and Spellbinders. We would love for you to pop on over to the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog and become a follower so you don't miss out on any DT inspiration posts, and to see the new releases each month! Thanks for stopping by:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

CCC Digi Creations - Not Quite Straight

Fire Rescue

Hey everyone! It's Tuesday morning, and also Karleigh Sue New Release Day on the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog!  This month is full of sexy, bad-a$$ chicks!  There are also awesome sentiments to go along with them.  Here's my DT make using 'Fire Rescue'...

The Copics I used are: hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; pants - BV20, BV25 & BV29; hat - C1, C3, C5, C7, R22, R24 & R27; flames tattoo - R24, R27, YR16 & YR17.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash (I've had it for ages), flowers from Wild Orchid, and Joy! Crafts die.

I'd love to know what you think!  Check out the blog for the other amazing DT work, and to find out how to get your hands on the new images!  We also have a new Sexy Challenge that just started over on the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog, and would love to have you join us there too! Thanks for looking, and have a great day!

Rainy Day Inspiration

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Today I am hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and I'm showcasing the image Rainy Days.  It's pretty appropriate for me, because even though I live in sunny Arizona, we've had a bit of rain lately!  I hope you find some inspiration whether it's damp and dreary, or warm and sunny!  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R11; hair - BV20, BV25 & BV29; raincoat - Y11, Y13, Y17 & BG57; umbrella - R11, R20, R22, R24, Y11, Y13 & Y17; shoes - E71, E77 & E79.

I made the card using Bazzill cardstock, paper from My Mind's Eye (Stella & Rose), flowers from Wild Orchid, doily (spritzed with Glimmer Mist), and LaLa Land die.  Please pop on over to the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and check out the inspiration posts by all of the fabulous DT members! See you there!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Runaway Heart

Happy Hump Day people!  Today is my turn to host the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and I am delighted to share a twisted easel card I made using the sweet image Runaway Heart.  For the theme of my card, I chose to make it about running away to 'Follow Your Dream'.  I hope you like it!

I just love the twisted easel card...they are so east to make!  Here is a picture of the card folded: 

The Copic colors I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E31, E33, E35 & E37; dress - YR000, R11, R22 & R43; rock - C1, C3 & C5.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/die cuts from Michaels, flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid and LaLa Land die.  I cut strips of colored paper to add behind my hot-air balloon die cut to mimic the balloon on the sentiment.  I think it looks pretty cool...what do you think?

Inside the card:

I thought 'Follow Your Dreams' was perfect for this sweet girl.  Thanks for taking a look today, and remember to always 'FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS'...you never know where they might lead you;)

xx Bonnie

Besties

Happy Tuesday everyone!  It's my turn to host the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog, and I am excited to share this new card with you!  I'm using the image Besties, and I've made a card for a dear friend of mine. I've know her since about 4th grade, and no matter the time or distance, our friendship has stood the test of time:)  I just love and appreciate her - and her birthday happens to be in a couple of weeks!

The Copics I used are: Girl on left = skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E35, YR23, Y21 & Y32; clothes - RV32, RV56, RV59, B91, B95, B97, BG09, BG11 & BG13. Girl on right = skin - E50, E51, E53 & E57; hair - YR14, YR18, E08 & E19; clothes - RV000, RV10, RV13, YR02, YR04, C1 & C3.

The card is made using Bazzill cardstock, paper by Bo Bunny, flowers from Wild Orchid, dies by LaLa Land Crafts, Memory Box and Spellbinders.  The sentiment 'Hey Girlfriend' is by Simply Betty Stamps.  I hope my friend likes her card!  Thanks for taking a look.  

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Avenue 613 - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Karleigh Sue - Dirty Deeds

Hi all of you Karleigh Sue fans...do you know what day today is?  It's NEW RELEASE day over on the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog!  There is a whole lot of sass and attitude in this month's release...I hope you love them!  I'm am super excited to share my make (and my personal favorite of the new girls) - 'Dirty Deeds'.  I love the sentiments that go with the new digis! You can find her and all of the other new beauties in the Karleigh Sue Etsy Shop.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - YR23, Y21, Y32 & E35; clothes - R32, R35, R37, V93, V95, V99, C1, E40 & E43; lips - R32 & R39; rug - C1, C3, C5 and Atyou Spics #19 & #21.

The card is made with Bazzill cardstock, paper from Glitz Design (Black and White collection), lace, ribbon, feathers, flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid, and LaLa Land die.  I cut the dress form in black, and traced the shape in red and adheres it behind the black so that the design would 'pop'.  I also doubled up on the dress for to add a little more dimension to the card.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you'll check out the other new images and DT makes!  Have a great day:)

xx Bonnie

Karleigh Sue - Sunday Afternoon

Happy Hump Day peeps!  It's my turn to host the Karleigh Sue Inspiration blog today!  I made a card using this adorable digi - Sunday Afternoon. (But on a Wednesday, lol).  She has me thinking about the lazy summer afternoons that are coming!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E35, YR23, Y21 & Y32; lips - R02 & R08; dress - G000, G00, BG32, BG34, E40 & E43; hat - E11, E13 & E17; flower - YR18, YR24 & Y32.

The card is made with Bazzill cardstock, paper & die cut ("dream") by Quick Quotes, flowers from Wild Orchid, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, and banner die by LaLa Land Crafts.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope the rest of your day rocks!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - 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

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

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

Bikini Season

Good morning everyone!  I'm hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog today:)  Since yesterday was the first official day of spring (though here in Arizona, it's been warm for a while), that means summer is right around the corner.  And you know what that means, right?  Bikini Season!  That's the name of this adorable digi, and you can find her here.  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 & R20; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; lips - RV52 & RV55; eyes - G00, G05 & G09; sneakers - C1, C3, C5, C7, RV13 & RV14; clothes - YR02, YR14, YR16, Y00, Y02, Y06 & Y08; weights - W0, W3 & W5.

I went with a Clean & Simple design for this card.  The sentiment is on the paper, and I didn't feel it needed much else.  Just a little strip of hearts, and a banner from a LaLa Land die, and that is it!   Thanks for taking a look!  Be sure to check out the Karleigh Sue Inspiration blog and be a follower of it so you see all of the inspiration that the fabulous DT members post.  

I think I need to go do a workout now...

xx Bonnie

New Release Day for Karleigh Sue!

Oh, I'm so excited to share this with you!  It's finally time to reveal my DT make for the brand new Karleigh Sue digis!  I hope you love them as much as all of us on the design team do.  They're all amazing!  I'm pleased to share my card with you using 'The Sea Can't Hold Me Mermaid'.  My first time coloring a mermaid! Be sure to click on over to the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog to check out all of the DT projects:)

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; eyes - YG06 and G05; tail/fin - Y00, Y17, Y21, Y32, YR000, YR14, YR18, R00, R08, R20, R24 and R27.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Trinity Paper Arts (Surf n'Swim), Cosmo Cricket (Salt Air), Zva bling, Wild Orchid flowers, and a Memory Box die.  I also added some individual pieces of chunky glitter to her tail.

Thanks for taking a peek!  Don't forget to join us over on the Karleigh Sue Facebook Page and the Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog.  Both have chances for you to share your work and win some prizes:) Have an awesome week everyone!  Can't wait to see your mermaids!

xo  Bonnie

Karleigh Sue - Sexy Selfie

Today I get to host the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog again!  I'm just having too much fun with her images:)  For today I wanted to try one of her sexy girls...Sexy Selfie.  Here's the card I made:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - YR23, YR31, Y32 & E35; dress - G000, G00, BG32 & BG34; shoes - C3, C5 & C7.

For the card I used paper from a paper pad I bought at Michael's, Tim Holtz die, Prima stick pin (crown), and a pin from Crate Paper.  I thought the crown was a cute touch added atop her head:)  Be sure to check out the Inspiration blog for makes by the other DT members, and for our New Release next week!  Have an awesome weekend!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Karleigh Sue Exclusive - Treasure for Life

Have you heard about the Facebook challenge using an exclusive Karleigh Sue image?  You can find the challenge over in the Donna-Marie Colorists Unite Facebook group, and the image you can request (look at the pinned post) in the Karleigh Sue Digital Stamps Facebook group.  You'll need to join both groups is you haven't already. 

Here is the card I made using the EXCLUSIVE 'Treasure for Life'

The COpics I used are: skin - E31, E33, E35 & E37; hair - E53, E57 & E59; water - B000, B00, B12; tail - G000. G00, BG32 & BG34; flower - R81, R85 & R89; leaves - YG93, YG97 & C1.

I also used Stickles (waterfall) and a white gel pen on the water.

For the card I used paper from My Mind's Eye (Lost and Found), LaLa Land die, ribbon, button and flowerd I had on hand.  I appreciate you taking a look.  If you get a chance, head over to the challenge on Facebook...you might win some great prizes!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Ribbon and Bows

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie