The Perfect Pumpkin

Happy October 1st!  Aaaah!  Today is my birthday!  Lol. I've been busy working on a few DT pieces for today, and am excited to share them all with you .  We are kicking off a new Challenge over in the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group.  Our theme is a fun one (and perfect for October) - 'Full Moons and Witches'. For my card I am using The Perfect Pumpkin, which happens to be my favorite of the witches in the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy Shop, but she has many amazing ones to choose from. I'd love to know what you think:

The Copic I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11;  hair - YG17, YG21, YG23 & YG25; clothes - V09, V12, V15, BV20, BV23, BV25 & BV29; cat - E42, E43, E47, E49 & R20; pumpkin - YR31, YR18, YR65, YR68, YG01, YG93, YG95 & YG97; mushrooms - R11, R20, R14, R17, W1, W3 & W5.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look at this beauty:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Halloween paper (I've had it in my stash for years!), ribbon, Wild Orchid flowers/leaves,  and Sizzix oval die.   I'm pleased with the result:)  Please head on over to the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group to find out more about our challenge.  The other DT members have made gorgeous projects for your inspiration which you'll find there too!  Have a fabulous day!

xx Bonnie

Tag it - Mad Hatter!

Hi everyone:)  I am excited to share another DT project with you all.  Today there is a new challenge over on the CCC Digi Creations Challenge Blog.  The theme is 'Tag It', and we are sponsored by the fabulous Stitchy Bear Stamps.  They have tons of awesome digis to choose from.

It was hard choosing which image to use for this challenge, and I was finally able to decide, and here it is...my tag using BBKakes - Mad Hatter.  I really enjoyed making this, as most of my projects are tags.  How did I do?

The Copics I used are: hair - E21, E23, E25 & E29; dress - B93, B95, B97, B99, T0, T1 & T2; socks - V06, V09; rabbit - W1, W3 & W5; heart/diamond - R24, R27 & R29; bottle - W5, W7 & W9; smoke - V93, V95 & V99; mushroom - E42, E43, E47 & E49; tag - Y17, Y21 & Y38.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the tag I used Bazzill cardstock, paper/cards by Graphic 45 (Hallowe'en in Wonderland), lace, ribbon & Tim Holtz die.   Please head on over to the CCC Digi Creations Challenge Blog to check out the beautiful work by the other DT members.  While you're there, check out the challenge, and enter your 'Tag It' project:)  Thanks for stopping by!

xx Bonnie

Under the Sea Christmas!

Good morning everyone!  It's time for a new challenge over on the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog!  We have a fun theme for you - 'Under the Sea Christmas'.  We want you to use Christmas mermaids or sea creatures, or any mermaids or sea creatures ( as long as the card is a Christmas card).  There are some beautiful images you might like to use in the Lacy Sunshine Stamp Store, including some BRAND NEW images!  For your inspiration, I would like to share 2 cards I made for the challenge.  The first card I would like to share is using Alaura SeaKissed Mermaid.  Isn't she gorgeous?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E21, E23, E25 & E29; fin - BG10, BG11, BG13, G000, W00, W1, W2, W3 & W5; stump - YG93, YG97, E11, E13, E15 & E18, leaves - YG09, YG23 & G12; water - BG000, BG01 & BG05; pearls - W1, W2 & W5.  I added glossy accents to the pearls for added effect.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper and stickers by MME, lace, and Wild Orchid flowers.  I hope you like her!

For my second card today I am using a BRAND NEW image, and her name is 'Christmas Holly Mer'.  I love this image too!  Here is the card I made with her:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - R22, R24, R27, R29 & R59; tail - YG17, YG21, YG23 & YG25; holly leaves/berries - G12, G14, G17, R27 & R29; present - B0000, B000, B00, B02, R02, R20 & R22.  I also used Spica red glitter pen on the berries.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Here is a closer look at this beautiful mermaid: 

For the card I used Bazzil cardstock, ribbon, frantage, and red berries from Wild Orchid.  I bought them some time ago, and finally have the perfect project to use them! 

I hope you will take part in our fun 'Under the Sea Christmas' challenge!  The other DT members have made gorgeous projects to inspire you.  Please head on over to the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog to check them out, and to enter your project!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

xx Bonnie

Azalea

Happy Friday everyone! Bus week - I am ready for the weekend! We are kicking off a new challenge over in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group.  You may remember that our Anything Goes challenges now also have an optional theme.  This month our challenge is 'Anything goes/Option of Anything but a Square'.  I LOVE this one!  If you've seen cards on my blog before, you probably know I am a fan of shaped cards. And ever since I got my Spellbinder Grand Calibur for Mother's Day, I've had fun with it.  For our challenge this month, I made a circle card, and I am using the gorgeous image Azalea.  She was so much fun to color.  I knew I wanted bright colors, and here's how she turned out: 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25 & BV29; dress - BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09, W000, W1 & W3; flowers - Y15, Y17; RV23, RV25, RV29 & BG05.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer picture of the image: 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Sherri Baldy, sticker by Webster's pages, Wild Orchid flowers, pom-pom trim and dies by Tim Holtz and Spellbinders.  As I said, I just love using my Grand Calibur to make shaped cards.  I highly recommend getting one!  Christmas isn't very far away...just sayin'!

What is your favorite shaped card?  Why not make one, and enter it into our challenge? We would love for you to join our Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group if you're not already a member.  And if you already are, we thank you!  The DT has some beautiful projects to wow and inspire you.  I do hope you will join our fun challenge.  You might be one of our lucky winners!   Have a great weekend everyone!

xx Bonnie

I Won!

Hi all!  We are kicking off a new challenge this week at Creative Knockouts, and we would LOVE for you to play along!  Our theme is 'Glamour and Glitter', and we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter who is giving the winner a $15 Gift Certificate to their store!  That's such a great prize - they have so many fantastic images to choose from.  For my card I am using the image I Won!!, which is just perfect for the challenge! Here is my card:

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E11, E13, E50, E51 & E53; dress - V93, V95 & V99; gloves - W2, W3 & W5.  I used Wink of Stella glitter markers for the clutch and statue.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper by Sherri Baldy and Best Creations (glitter), ribbon, lace, Wild Orchid flowers, and Joy! Crafts die. I backed her with a touch of glitter paper since it is a 'Glamour and Glitter' challenge! I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  If you head on over to the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog you'll see the other gorgeous DT projects for your inspiration.  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

xx Bonnie

Amy Looking Out

Hey there blogger peeps!  It's time to kick off this week with a new challenge over on the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog!  Our theme us always Anything Goes, and this week we are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments who is generously giving the winner 3 digis of their choice. Awesome prize, right? They were also generous and gave us images to work with, and I was lucky to use Amy Looking Out. Isn't she sweet?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; pants - B91, B93, B95 & B97; shirt - YG21, YG23, YG25, R81, R83 & R85; shoes - E31, E33 & E35.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

Here is a closer look at this sweet girl:

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper and die cuts from my stash, 'bloom' sticker from Webster's pages, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies by LaLa Land, Sizzix and Spellbinders.  I really like how this one came out.  I think I'll send it to one of my neices:)  I love the word 'bloom' and the message it sends.

Thanks for taking a look!  I hope you're a follower of the Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog, and play along with our weekly challenges!  Head on over to share your card, and check out the beautiful work the rest of the DT has made to inspire you.  Have a great week!

xx Bonnie 

Bon Voyage My Love

Hi all!  Yay...the weekend is officially here:)  Before I head off to bed, I would like to share my DT ispiration for the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group for this week.  Have you seen all of the amazing new images she has released recently?  I am in love with them all, lol.  This week I am sharing a card I made using Bon Voyage My Love.  She is currently available top purchase as part of a combo of 2 digis at a special price (price may have changed to regular since this blog post, please see the Ching Chou Kuik Etsy Shop for most current prices).  I would love to know what you think.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E21, E23, E25 & E29; dress - B91, B93, B95, B97 & B99; ship - E71, E74, W1, C1, C3, C5, RV52, RV66 & RV69; shells - E40, E42, E43, E47, R000, R01. R02, YR23 & YR31; lips - RV66 & RV69; heart - R81, R83 & R85; anchor - C1, C3 & C5; water - B000, B00, B21 & B24.  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 by Farmhouse (wood) and Sherri Baldy, lace, Prima bling, and Jolee's shell embellishments. I used my Heidi Swapp edge distresser to rough up the edges. 

 I've had these shells forever, and finally had the perfect chance to use them!  I love finding things in my stash that I had long forgotten about, lol. 

I hope you all have an awesome weekend!  Please check out the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group for all of the newest releases, inspiration, and to play along in challenges.  We currently have a CAS challenge going on...I hope you'll play along!  Have a great weekend!

xx Bonnie