Creative Knockouts - In Stitches

Time for a new challenge on the Creative Knockouts blog. This week our challenge is 'In Stitches', using images by Inky Impressions.  I chose to use both Dance in the Rain and Umbrella LiLi.  Now, using this adorable image and perfect sentiment was the easy part..but stitches?  Me?  ok, now that was the challenging part.  You see, I'm not a sewer.  Not even close.  Like, I can barely sew a button on.  But, I'm not one to shy away from a challenge, so I took it on, and let me say, the stitching came out waaaaayyyy better than I expected!  What do you think?

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E0, E04, E11 and R11; hair - E31. E33, E35 and E37; coat/boots - YR24, YR31 and Y32, pants - B91, B95 and B97; shirt - BG32 and BG34; umbrella - RV52, RV55, RV19 and RV66.

Check it out - that's legitimate sewing right there, people!

All of the paper for the card are from a paper pack I bought at Michaels (Recollection), and a WeR crazy 8 punch.  For the stitching I broke out my WeR Sew Easy kit. I've had it for years, and I think I used it once.  Maybe twice.  Definitely not more than twice, lol.  It was easier than I remember!  I just ran the tool along the seam where the 2 papers meet, and hand stitched the thread through.  I might have to try it again soon.  I really like the effect.  I have all of the threads, and attachments, so I might as well start using them!  Note:  I said might;)  Anyway, I hope you'll join us over on the Creative Knockouts blog.  I'm excited to see everyone's stitches!

xo  Bonnie

Karleigh Sue - Adrianna's Owl

Happy hump day!  My turn to host the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog again!  For today's make, I've used the ADORABLE Adrianna's Owl. She's such a sweet little birdie, I couldn't help using fun colors to color her!

The Copics I used to color her are: owl - R00, R01, R02, R08, R32, BG32, BG34, G000, and G00; leaves - YG93, YG97 and C1; branch - E11, E15, E17 and E18; eyes - YG00, YG03 and YG25; claws/beak - YR000, YR23 and YR31; bow - C1, C3, C5, C7, V000, V12 and V15.

For the card I used Bazill cardstock, paper and flowers from my stash, and die cuts by Sizzix and LaLa Land.

Thanks so much for checking her out!  And don't forget to hop over to the Karleigh Sue Inspiration Blog for more inspiration by the amazing Design Team!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

xo 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

Bugaboo Challenge - For a Child

Happy Friday everyone!  Today we have a new challenge for you over on the Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge blog.  I had loads of fun making my card for this challenge!  Our sponsor for this is Bugaboo Stamps, and the theme is 'For a Child'.  I chose their adorable Best Buds stamp.  I just couldn't resist since I have 2 boys!

The Copics I used are:
Boy 1: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; shirt - YR02, YR15 and YR18; pants - B91, B95 and B97; shoes - E71 and E77.
Boy 2: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - Y21, Y32 and E31; shirt - YG03, YG17 and YG25; pants - E33, E35 and E37; shoes - C1, C3 and C5.

For the card I used paper from Bo Bunny's 'On the Go' line, Bazzill cardstock, fibers from my stash, and a memory box die.  Thanks so much for checking it out, and don't forget to jump over to the Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge blog to enter your card!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Clear it Out - Anything goes/Anything goes

xo  Bonnie

Art by MiRan Challenge #27

It's time for another 'Anything Goes' challenge over on the Art by MiRan Challenge blog.  I chose to use the new image Tania.  She is such a cute traveler, and I've had some travel themed paper for a couple of years, just waiting for the perfect project, and this was it! You can enter this challenge up to 3 times, and if you use an Art By Miran image, there's extra opportunities.  Good luck!

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E21 and R20; hair - E11, E13, E15 and E17; skirt - B91, B95 and B97; shirt - R56 and R59; leggings - E31, E33 and E37; boots - E57 and E59; hat - BG000, B32, B24 and R56; suitcase - E43, E47 and E49.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Bo Bunny's 'Detour' line, and dies by Spellbinders.  I've always loved this J.R.R. Tolkien quote, and added it to the card (it was from the Bo Bunny paper).  Thanks for taking a peek!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Die cuts and Punches

A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes

Clear it Out - Anything goes/Anything goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

xo Bonnie

Inky Impressions - Guest DT

I'm super excited to also be a Guest Designer over at Inky Impressions Challenges!  The challenge this week is 'Dots & Stripes'.  For this challenge I used Jammin' on Ipod.  What a fun image, don't you think?  Here's my card:

The Copics I used to color her are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11 and R20; hair - E53, E57 and E59; top - B000, B00, B02 and B05; skirt - R11, R20, R32, R35; shoes - C3, C5, C7.  

For the card, I used a few different poka dot papers, a striped paper and Ipod paper, but I don't know what companies they are from.  I also used polka dot ribbon, flowers, and dies by Sizzix and LaLa Land.  Thanks for taking a peek!  Don't forget to pop on over to their blog and check out the challenge:)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - One for the Girls

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Simon Says Challenge Blog - Girly

Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Use a digi

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

xo Bonnie

Crafting By Designs Guest Designer!

Hey everyone!  I'm super excited to share this card with you today.  Not only do I just loveeee this image, but I made this card for a Guest Designer spot with Crafting by Designs.  Their new challenge is an Anything Goes challenge, and I chose to make a card using Wishing Stars by Ching-Chou Kuik.

The Copics I used are; skin - E00, E04, E11 E21 and R20; hair - E08, E19, YR14 and YR18, dress - G000, G00, BG13 BG32 and BG34; sash - R01, R02 and R08.  I used Atyou Spica #19 for the stars.

For the card I used paper and sticker from Basic Grey's ' Fresh Cut' line, Bazzill cardstock, heart doily, LaLa Land dies, and flowers from my collection. Thanks for taking a peek.  And be sure to check out the Crafting by Designs Facebook Page too - my card will be featured there, and you'll find so much talent and inspiration.  Have an awesome day!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments - Spring Colors

My Creative Moments - Think Spring

Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Use a digi

A Girl Who Crafts - Anything Goes

Clear it Out - Anything goes/Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant  - Anything Goes

Scribbles and Scraps - Anything Goes

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

xo Bonnie