Blue Illusion

Good afternoon everyone!  I'm popping on to share my Facebook DT Inspiration post for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  This is an image I've been wanting to color for some time, and tried some new skin and hair combos on her.  Her name is Blue Illusion, and you can find her in the etsy shop here. I'd love to know what you think:)

The Copics I used are: skin - E50, E51, E11, E21, YR000, YR00 & R02; hair - E17, E18, E29, YR23 & Y21; leaves - B93, B96 & B99; flowers - R20, R22, R24 & R29; butterflies - R000, R01, R02, R08, BG10, BG11 & BG13.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, MME paper (The Sweetest Thing), Wild Orchid flowers, Prima butterfly, and Joy! Crafts die.  If you aren't already a member of the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group I invite you to join us!  There are monthly challenges, tons of new releases and inspiration galore!  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day!

xx Bonnie

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

June Progressive Challenge - ABM

It's time!  Time for a brand new Progressive Challenge over in the Art by MiRan Facebook Group!  Do you know how this works?  Every month a new image is released that is to be used for the Progressive Challenge.  If you participated in the prior month's challenge, the image is free to you.  Yes, I said free!  How awesome is that?  And the images are all gorgeous!  If you're new to the challenge, you can buy this image at a reduced price, and as long as you participate, the next one is free.  That simple! (You can find more details in the Facebook Group).  Here is the card I made with the new image for June, named 'Bubbles Brea'.

The Copics I used to color up this beauty are: skin - E000, E00, E4, E11 & R20; hair - YR23, Y21, Y32, E33 & E35; dress - R00, R20, R22, R24, B000, BG000, BG11, BG13, E40, E43 & E47.  For the bubbles, I colored them with Y000, RV000 & B0000.  I then covered them with glossy accents, followed by a brushing of Tattered Angels Glam (Chandelier).

I made the card using Bazzill cardstock, paper by My Mind's Eye, Wild Orchid flowers/leaves, ribbon, and dies by Memory Box and Spellbinders.  I invite you to go check out the Art by MiRan Facebook Group to see the other DT creations, and to participate in this fun challenge.  Have a great weekend!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps - Make Your Mark

Creative Craft Cottage  - Add a Bow

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Wryn - Sunny Day

Hi everyone!  I've been busy this week working on some DT commitments (can't wait to share them!), and decided to take a little time to make another 'just because' card.  I saw that the Tiddly Ink Challenge Blog has a new easel card challenge.  The DT work is amazing, and so inspiring.  I popped into their shop, picked up a few new digis, and got to work on my easel card, using Wryn - Sunny Day.  What do you think?

I love how she came out!  The Copic colors I used are: hair - E35, E51, E53, E57 & E59; dress - YR00, YR02, YR65 & YR68; leaves - G000, G12, G85, YG93 & YG97; shoes - W0, W3 & W5.

I made the card using Bazzill cardstock, My Mind's Eye paper, flowers from my stash, and dies by LaLa Land Crafts and Spellbinders.  The sentiment sticker is from Webster's Pages, and reads 'The secret to having it all is knowing you already do'.

Thanks much for taking a look:)  Have a crafty Hump Day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Tiddly Inks - Take it Easel-y

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Simon Says Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

Linnea Sprite

Hi everyone!  Another card today from me...it's been a productive & crafty afternoon:)  Are you a member of the Stamps by Aurora Wings Facebook Group?  She's been having a celebration, giving away lots of great prizes (I was a lucky winner of one!), and she has a new image 'Linnea Sprite' free for you!  Go to the Facebook group for details.  There's also a challenge using this image, and I couldn't resist making a card to enter.  Here she is...

The Copics I used are: skin - E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; petals - YR000, YR00, YR02, YR18 YR65 & YR68; leaves - G21, G29 & G46; flowers - YG000, YG02 & YG23.

For the card I used Bazzill Cardstock, My Mind's Eye paper, flowers by Wild Orchid, lace, ribbon, and dies by Spellbinder, Joy! Crafts & LaLa Land Crafts.   Head on over to the Facebook group soon...the image is only free until tomorrow evening!  Thanks for taking a peek:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - Add a Bow

Stamping Sensations - Flower Power

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge - Flowers

Lil Red Wagon - To Die For

xx Bonnie

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Good morning!  I hope you have a fabulous and fun filled week ahead of you:)  Today kicks off a new Anything Goes challenge over on the Craft Your Challenge Blog.  Our sponsor for this week is Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet.  I am excited to share the card I made using Butterfly Love.  I just love butterflies, and fairies, and find her so beautiful!  

The Copics I used are: skin - E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E51, E53, E57 & E59; dress - YR18, YR65, YR68, YG000, YG03, YG17, YG25, YR23, Y21 & Y32; wings - V000, V01, BV000, BG000 & B000.  I also added Wink of Stella (clear) to make her wings sparkle.

The card is made with Bazzill cardstock, paper from My Mind's Eye (Indie Chic), ribbon, flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid, and Sizzix dies.  When you get a chance, head on over to Craft Your Passion, check out the work from the other amazing DT ladies, and play along with us.  Can't wait to see what you make!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

2 Cute Ink Challenges - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - Thing With Wings

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Eureka Stamps - Feminine Cards

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Avenue 613 - Anything Goes

xx Bonnie

ABM - Anything Goes

Happy Friday, folks!  Today we begin a new Anything Goes challenge over in the Art by MiRan Facebook Group!  I had a lot of fun with mine this week, using Fairy Lily.  As you can see, bright colors were on tap for today - which really isn't much of a surprise I suppose, as I tend to use brights more than pastels:)  What do you think?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 & R20; hair - YG00, YG03, YG17 & YG25; dress - RV000, RV52 & RV55; wings - G000, G00, BG32, BG34 & Crystal Zazz.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, My Mind's Eye Paper (Alphabet Soup), ribbon, flowers from Wild Orchid, and Joy Crafts! butterfly Die. We would love to have you join our Art by MiRan Facebook Group if you haven't already.  We hold 2 monthly challenges, and there's so much inspiration there:)  Have a great Friday!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Rosey Hearts Challenges - Things with Wings

Crafty Catz - Things with Wings

Simply Papercrafts - Anything Goes/Lots of Layers

Avenue 613 - Anything Goes/Optional Diamonds

Penny's Paper Crafty - Spooled item (ribbon)

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

CCC Digi Creations - Add some sparkle (wings)

Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrapping 4 Fun - AG/Lace or Ribbon (ribbon)

Sassy Studio Designs - Come Fly with Me

Scribble and Scraps - Anything Goes

Die Cut Divas - in the garden

Kit and Clowder - Flowers

Show Your Digi Love - Using Art By MiRan

Eclectic Ellapu - Purple/Spring

Kitty Bee Designs - Girly Cards

xx Bonnie

Art by MiRan Progressive Challenge!

Happy Friday everyone!  It's time for a new Progressive Challenge over in the Art By MiRan Facebook Group!  The image this month - Delightful Daisy - is just perfect for spring!  Remember - if you played along with us last month, you will be able to receive this image for free!  And if this is your first time playing along, no worries - she's available for a reduced price.  Details for both are in the pinned post at the top of the page.  Here's my card:

The Copics I used are: skin - E00, E04, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; dress - YR24, Y21 & Y32; flowers - YR23, YR31, R81, R85 & R89.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from My Mind's Eye (Indie Chic), Martha Stewart punch, and flowers/leaves from Wild Orchid.  I hope you'll head on over to the Art by MiRan Facebook Group (join if you're not already a member;) and play along.  Each month I am amazed at the projects!  Hope to see you there!  Have an awesome weekend.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Whoopsi Daisy - Throw on the flowers

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 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

Karleigh Sue - Sexy Irie

Hey there!  Hope your weekend is off to an awesome start!  It's my first time hosting the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog!  For today's bit of inspiration I've made a card using this darling new image Sexy Irie.  I though she was just perfect, as my husband just finished up his first batch of home-brewed beer.  Perhaps I'll give it to him to celebrate:)

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - 100, BV20, BV25 and BV29; dress - BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09, Y08, Y13, Y17, E40 and E43; boots/belt - E31, E33, E35 and E37; lips - R32 and R35; eyes - E13, E25 and E29; beer - YR24 and Y32.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper and stickers from My Mind's Eye 'Indie Chic' line, and dies by Spellbinders and LaLa Land Crafts.  For the beer, I glued small white beads for the foam, and covered it with Glossy Accents.  Hope you like her.  

Be sure to check out the Karleigh Sue Facebook Group, where you'll be able to participate in challenges, find out about latest releases, and find lots of inspiration!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut - Anything Goes

The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Die cuts and Punches

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes

Scribbles and Scraps - Anything Goes

Scrapping 4 Fun - Anything Goes

Sassy Studio Designs - To Die For

xo  Bonnie

ABM Anything Goes - A Closer Look

Happy Friday!  It's time for another Anything Goes Challenge on the Art by MiRan Facebook Page.  i love this challenge!  Her images are all soooo much fun to color, and you have the freedon to create any type of project, any theme!  For this challenge I made a card using A Closer Look.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 and R20; hair - YR14, YR18, E08 and E19; pants - BG01, BG04, BG09 and BG57; shirt - G21, G46, YR24, YR31 and Y32; hat - E33, E35 and E37; and shoes - E71, E77 and E79. 

I used Glossy Accents for the glass in her magnifying glass.

For the card I used paper and buttons from My Mind's Eye 'Stella and Rose' line, Bazzill cardstock, LaLa Land die, and a ticket & evidence card I had from years ago.  I cut a 12" circle die-cut paper from My Mind's Eye into quarters, and used one of those quarters for the pocket (glued only along the straight side and bottom).  I also cut the banner 2 times in the same paper, and layered them.  For the top layer I used a pen to roll the edges up.  I had a lot of fun making this. 

Thanks for looking.  Don't for get to check out the Art by MiRan Facebook Page to check out all of the other Design Team projects, and for more details on entering yourself!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

xo Bonnie

Art by MiRan Challenge #26

Happy Friday everyone!  It's time for another Anything Goes challenge over on the Art by MiRan Challenge Blog.  For this challenge, I made a card using 'Brittany' which you can find over at Whimsy Stamps.  You can enter the challenge up to 3 times, and there's extra opportunities if you use Art by Miran images:)  Good luck!  Here's my make for this challenge:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; dress - YG00, YG03, YG17, YG25, R17, R20, R32, YR31, Y26, Y32, BG000, BG01 and B05.

For the card, I used paper, stickers and brads from My Mind's Eye 'Stella and Rose' collection, Zva bling, ribbon, and a Martha Stewart punch.  Thanks so much for looking, and I hope you have an awesome day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes

xo  Bonnie

Creative Knockouts DT

Good morning!  I am SUPER excited to announce that I'm now part of the Design Team over on the Creative Knockouts blog.  Today we have a new challenge for you - Floral Delight.  Our sponsor this week is Fred, She Said Stamps, and I have the pleasure of using their beautiful Tulip Bouquet digi.  This was a bit of a challenge for me, because it's the first floral image I've used.  I'm quite pleased with the finished project:)

The Copics I used are: flowers - YR00, YR15 and YR18; stems/leaves - YG00, YG03, YG17 and G29; pitcher - Y32, YR24 and YR31.

For the card I used a variety of papers from My Mind's Eye 'Stella Rose' line.  I cut 2" strips, and used a Martha Stewart edge punch for the layers at the bottom of the card.  I used ribbon rfom my stash to frame the image, and also behind the image to transition from the paper strips to the top portion of the background.  I used Quick Quotes powder puff chalk in Mango Mai Tai and Tahiti to edge my papers.  Thanks for looking!

Don't forget to head on over to the Creative Knockouts blog to see all of the lovely DT projects, and to play along with the challenge.  Have an awesome day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Creative Craft Cottage - In the Garden

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Open-Minded Crafting Fun - No Pink, No Red

Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes

Xo Bonnie