The Paper Shelter - Coconut

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog,  The theme this week is 'Blooming Times'. 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 this new digi Coconut.  You can find her, along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The colors I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21 & E93; hair - YR24, E50. E51 & E53; baithing suit - YR61, YR65, YR68, RV13, RV14 & RV17. The image is printed on X-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

 For the card, I also used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Doodlebug Designs, Wild Orchid flowers, cheesecloth and Spellbinders dies.  I also chalked the edges. Would you like to play along with our 'Blooming Times' 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

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Scan0001

Good morning everyone! I'd love to share with you my card for the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog.  My card is a reminder for our current challenge  'Anything Goes + Option of Summer', and we would love for you to join us!  For my card I am using Scan0001. How cute is the puppy she carries around?

Here is a closer look:

The Copics I used were: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 & E93; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; jacket - Y32, Y35 & Y38; shirt - RV13, RV14 & RV17; pants - B91, B93 & B95; bag - YG17, YG23, RV14, RV17, YR65, YR68 & Y17. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, and paper and stickers from Doodlebug Designs.   We would love for you to join us over at the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog and check out our challenge. The other DT members have beautiful projects to inspire you as well!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

xx Bonnie

The Paper Shelter - The Most Adorable Jellyfishes

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog,  The theme this week is 'Dies and/or Punches'. Easy, right? 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 the super cute digi The Most Adorable Jellyfishes. I think their name says it all!  This was a bit of a challenge for me, as I typically try to stick with digis of girls.  I thought it would be fun tot try this though, especially since it is summer:)  You can find this, along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The colors I used are: large jellyfish: YG00, YG03, YG21 & YG23; small jellyfish - YR000, YR00, YR61 & YR68; fishes V12, V15 & V17; water - B0000, BG0000 & BV0000. The image is printed on X-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

 For the card, I also used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Doodlebug Designs, Wild Orchid flowers, and Memory Box die.  I also chalked the edges. Would you like to play along with our 'DIes and/or Punches' 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

The Paper Shelter - Fun and Sun

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog,  The theme this week is 'Summer Birthday'. 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 the stunning image Fun and Sun. I love that you can use soft colors like I did, or make her bright and beautiful too!    You can find this, along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The colors I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & RV10; hair - R22, R24, R35, R46 & R59; bathing suit - BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02 & BV04; beach ball - BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02, BV04, BG10, BG11, BG23 & BG15; sand - E40, E42, E43 & E50; sky - BG0000 & V000. The image is printed on X-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

 For the card, I also used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, Wild Orchid flowers, lace,  and cheesecloth. The sentiment is from a birthday set I purchased a few years ago, but can't recall where from.  I also chalked the edges. Would you like to play along with our 'Summer Birthday' 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

Beach Girl

Good morning everyone!I would love to share a card I made using another fun digi from  Time for Tea Designs.  I have been coloring many of her lately:)  This fun digi is called Beach Girl.  Perfect to give to my daughter who just loves the beach! (Which is funny, considering we live in the desert!)

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E93, R20 & R11; hair - E99, YR23, YR24 & YR31; shirt - B21, B23, B24, B26 & B29; shirt - BG10, BG11, BG15, BG23 & BG49.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, Wild Orchid flowers, and chipboard from Make it Crafty.   Thanks for taking a look!  Have an awesome rest of your day!

xx Bonnie

Radiant Soul

Hi everyone! I am here to share my DT project for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  I am using our Monthly Challenge theme of 'The Four Seasons' for this.  If you have seen my other posts for Ching Chou Kuik this month, you may recall that I have shared Autumn, Winter, and Spring, so all that is left is Summer! 

 I'm using this beauty is a new digi called Radiant Soul.  I just love this one!  

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E93 & R32; hair - V09, V12, V15 & V17; wings/clothes - RV02, RV04, RV06, YR02, YR04, YG01, YG17, YG23, YG23, BG11, BG15 & BG23; butterfly - YR02, YR04, BG11, BG15 & BG23. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Here is a closer look at this beautiful image: 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Doodlebug Designs and ribbon.  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

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Summer

Good morning everyone! I'd love to share with you my card for the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog.  My card is a reminder for our current challenge  'Summer', and we would love for you to join us! Such a fun theme! Here is my DT card using IMG389. Isn't she adorable?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, R20 & R32; clothes - B000, B00, B02, Y15, Y17, Y38 & R24; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; background - B0000, B000, B00, B02 & B05.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper and word stickers from Bo Bunny, and cheesecloth.  We would love for you to join us over at the Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog and check out our challenge. The other DT members have beautiful projects to inspire you as well!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Refreshing Time!

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and this week our theme is 'Sunny Days'.  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 am using this fun image called Refreshing Time!  You can find this one, along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The Copics I used are:  skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R20; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; hat - E31, E33 & E37; dress - BG01, B00 & B05; flowers - R22, R24 R46 & E74; mflip flops - Y06, Y08, YG21, YG25, R22, R24, R35, Y17, Y21 & Y38; sunglasses - V93, V95 & V99. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

I tried something a little different (than my usual flowers, lol), and did a bunch of word/phrase stickers down the right side of the card.  I like the way it came out, and am sure I'll try it again on a future card!

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock,paper and stickers from Little Yellow Bicycle, cheesecloth, and die by Spellbinders.  Would you like to play along with our 'Sunny Days' 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

Aloha

Hello everyone!  I would like to share with you my DT card for the new challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  This week our theme is 'Summer Fun'.    

The sponsor we have for you is Melonheadz.  They are a new digi company to me, and I had so much fun using their art work.  They will be giving the winner a bundle from their store.   For this challenge I am using some of the images from the Aloha Bundle. 

The Copics I used are skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 RV10 & RV13;  hair - E53, E97 & E99; shirt - Y13, Y15 & Y17; skirt - YG17, YG21, YG23 & YG25; flowers - B21, B24, B26, YR61, YR65, YR68, Y13, Y15, Y17, BG11, BG15 & BG23.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a look at some of the bundle pieces I've used (and there were so many more!)

For my easel card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, and ribbon. 

 We invite you to join us over at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog and play along with our 'Summer Fun' challenge.  My awesome fellow DT members have gorgeous projects to help inspire you too!  Thanks for stopping by:)  

xx Bonnie

Midnight Mermaid

Hello blog-land!  Today I am sharing a card I made as Guest DT for the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  I was so delighted to be asked, and even more excited when I found out that the sponsor for this challenge is The East Wind.  I really love their images.  The theme for the challenge is 'Summer Time', and I am using Lucy Loo 'Midnight Mermaid'.  Gorgeous image, isn't she?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, RV10 & RV13; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; scales - YG21, YG23, YG25, V04, V05, V06 & V09; water - BG10, B24, B26 & B29.  I used chalk to create the sunset sky.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, Doodblebug paper and ribbon.  Pretty CAS for me!  I do hope you like her.  Please head on over to the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog to join in the fun, and to check out the inspiration from their amazing DT!  Have a lovely day! 

Bonnie xx

Maddie Twirling Curls

Good morning everyone!  I have another fun card to share with you today.  I was asked by my friend Anne Lise to be a guest designer for her website, and I was thrilled and honored to do so!  You can find it here on her website http://barnemix.no/index.php/hobby/kortlaging/709-sommerinspirasjon-fra-polka-doodles.  For my card, I was asked to make a 'Summer' themed card, and I used this adorable image Maddie Twirling Curls by Polkadoodles, who have super cute images.  What do you think?

The Copics I used are: hair - E33, YR23, Y21 & Y32; pants - B91, B95 & B97; shirt - R08, R02 & R01, hat - BG11, BG13 & G00.

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Fancy Pants Designs (Summer Sun Collection), stickers from LYB, and Spellbinder dies.  I just love the bright colors, and those fireflies!  I used to love trying to catch them when I was a child living in Pennsylvania, and I do miss them now that I live in Arizona.  Thanks for taking a look!  

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Polkadoodle - 2 or more patterned papers

Send a Smile 4 Kids - Bright Colors 4 Kids

xx Bonnie

Lemon Ants

Hi there!  It's time for a new challenge over on the Creative Knockouts blog!  This week the theme is to make a Humorous Card, and we are sponsored by Doodle Pantry. There is a $10 gift certificate up for grabs!  Don't miss out:)  

For my card I am using their image Lemon Ants to make a fun card with the saying we are all familiar with: 'When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemonade'! 

The Copis I used are: ants - E13, E15, E17 & E18; lemon - Y00, Y02, Y06, Y08 & Y17; leaf - YG93, YG97 & G21; grass - G14 & G17; dirt - E31, E33, E35 & E37; sky - B000 & B02.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, and paper/embellishments from Little Yellow Bicycle (Sweet Summer Time).  I hope it made you smile!  Thanks for taking a look, and be sure to head on over to the Creative Knockouts Blog to see the other amazing DT projects, and to enter your humorous card!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

CCC Digi Creations - Not Quite Straight

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