Kennedy Grace Creations - Spring

Hello there!  I have a Spring card to share with you today.  This is my first time hosting on the Kennedy Grace Creations blog.  I'm super excited to be a part of this fun, new journey with Michelle and the rest of the fabulous DT. 

I've created a shaker card.  Don't you just love shaker cards?  They're so fun!  I've used Frosted Cupcakes sequin mix.  I just love this one!!!

 

Frosted Cupcakes

 

Recipe:
Kennedy Grace Creations sequin mix - Frosted Cupcakes
The Paper Studio - Lola & Luca - pink patterned paper
Recollections - doily
Spring Fling Cricut cart - bicycle @ 3"
Cupcake Wrappers Cricut cart - Spring pick @ 1 1/2"
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - oval @ 4", circle @ 1 1/4"
pop dots
foam tape
pink twine
pink organza ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope I've inspired you to create something fun!

Cindy---

ADFD#144: Add Glitter

Hello there and happy Friday!!  It's time for another great challenge over on the A Day For Daisies blog.  Our theme is an easy one:  Add Glitter.   You must also use an ADFD image. 

I created a watercolor background for my card.  I'm in love with watercoloring!!  And I love how this one turned out :-)  Isn't she the cutest little fairy?!!

Recipe:
ADFD image - New Shoes
watercolor pencils
Cotton candy Stickles ( skirt)
Crystal Stickles (wings)
Kennedy Grace Creations - Frosted Cupcakes sequin mix
Strathmore watercolor paper
watercolors
white striped sheer ribbon
sequin decorative trim
Impression Obsession - Mini Messages - sentiment stamp
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Okay, time to get glittered up and come play along with us at ADFD :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 CCC Digi Creations #45 Add Sparkle
 Pixels and Paper - March - Monochromatic
 Sparkles Forum #78:  Make it Girlie
 A Beautiful Mess #1:  Anything Goes
 Wags & Whiskers #174:  Things with Wings
 The Cutie Pie #97:  So Fairy Cute

CC#317: Stitching

Hello there!  Happy Friday!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Crafty Catz blog.  Our theme is Stitching (real or faux).  Our wonderful sponsor is Bugaboo Digi Stamps.

 Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Strength Fairy
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickes
Golden rod Stickles
Recollections - Christmas stack - background paper
DCWV - gold and red glitter paper
Stampendous - Happy Messages stamp set - sentiment
Singer sewing machine - Zig Zag stitch
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Crafty Catz this week.

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following challenges:
 Wags & Whiskers #174:  Things with Wings

Kennedy Grace Creations

Hello there!  I'm sharing a thank you card today.  I've used some yummy Kennedy Grace Creations sequins on it.  Love these mixes!  This one is Watermelon Spritzer!

 

Recipe:
Kennedy Grace Creations - Watermelon Spritzer sequins mix
Holiday Cakes Cricut cart - Paisley @ 4"
DCWV - The Preppy Princess stack - all patterned papers
pop dots
Glossy Accents
TPC Studio - Greetings sentiment stamp

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure and check out the Kennedy Grace Creations shop.  There are so many fun mixes of sequins.  And she also just released some awesome new stamp sets.  Go check them out :-)

Cindy---

Kennedy Grace Creations March Blog Hop

Hello Crafty Friends!  Welcome to Kennedy Grace Creations March Blog Hop :-)

We are so happy you have stopped by and joined us for this very special event!
Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the KENNEDY GRACE CREATIONS STORE!            

3 gorgeous, new sequin mixes :-)

And two fabulous stamp sets!! 

 

I have 3 projects to share with you :-)

 

Recipe:

Kennedy Grace Creations - You Inspire Me stamp set

Versamark

Pink embossing powder

Holiday Cakes Cricut cart - star border @ 1 3/4"

DCWV - silver glitter paper

Kennedy Grace Creations - Pink Tutu sequins mix

 

 

Recipe:

Kennedy Grace Creations - Spring Lilac sequins

Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut cart - scallop top tag @ 4 1/2"

Kate's ABC Cricut cart - bunny @3 1/2"

grey shimmer paper - single sheet

The Paper Studio - Bea-Hue-tiful stack - purple paper

3 Girl Jam - crinkle ribbon

foam tape

transparency sheet

Craftsmart stamp

Recipe:

Ranger Gloss paper

Pearlescent watercolors

Kennedy Grace Creations - You Inspire Me stamp set

Kennedy Grace Creations - Spring Lilacs sequin mix

pop dots

 



We will be giving away TWO prize packages to TWO lucky winners. 


There will be a hidden egg on two projects along this hop so be sure you check out all the projects. You don’t want to miss these eggs.  When you find them be sure to go over to Kennedy Grace Creations Instagram page and like the picture posted Friday.  Leave a comment with which projects had the hidden eggs on them.  Be sure you also tag a friend.  If you're not on Instagram you can leave comments on the Kennedy Grace Creations blog as well.

Did you find the hidden eggs?!!  I hope so.  In case you missed one or got lost along the way I've included the full line up below.  Thanks so much for hopping along with us this weekend.  We hope you love the new sequin mixes and stamp sets :-)

Kennedy Grace Creations - http://kennedygracecreations.blogspot.com/
Karen O - http://moreplease-ko.blogspot.co.nz
Sheena Joy - http://joys-studio.blogspot.ca/
Mynn - http://www.mynnettekitchenonastampage.blogspot.com
Chera -  http://cardcreationsbychera.blogspot.ca
Marilyn - http://onestampingfool.blogspot.com/
Cammy -  www.pinkroomtherapy.com
Karen L - karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Cindy  - http://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/  (you are here)

Cut It Up#92: Happy Easter

Hey there!  Happy Friday! It's time for another great challenge on the Cut It Up blog.  Our theme this time is:  Happy Easter and you must include a BUNNY.  Our wonderful sponsor is One Happy Cut. 

I created a fun Easter card with a bunch of patterned papers.  I used scraps to cut the individual bunnies.  I had fun with this one for sure :-)

Recipe:
Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art Cricut cart - bunny border @ 1 1/2', grass border @ 1"
Crate Paper - Maggie Holmes - all patterned papers except the bunnies
DCWV - silver glitter paper
pink organza ribbon
Impression Obsession - Sentiments I

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Cut It Up.

Cindy---

CC#316: Baby

Hello there!  It's Friday!  YAY!  It's time for another wonderful challenge over on the Crafty Catz challenge blog.  Our theme this week is:  Baby.  And our sponsor is:  Dis Digi Stamps.

I've used a cute little chick image for my card.  I couldn't resist coloring up these little cuties :-)

Recipe:
Angie's Cards & Digis - Baby Chicks
watercolor pencils
papers are DCWV - scraps from my stash
Hero Arts - sentiment stamp
3 Girl Jam - yellow/orange crinkle ribbon
pop dots
Cuttlebug - Bird's call embossing folder

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us this week at Crafty Catz!!

Cindy---

ADFD: Showcase -Sept 2011 Club Kit

Hello there!  This week on the ADFD blog we are showcasing some fun images from a past club kit.  I picked these two sweeties :-)

Recipe:
ADFD image
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles
Cuttlebug - Seeing spots embossing folder
Craftsmith - Flutterbloom - butterfly paper
clear button
Jillibean Soup - twines

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

Kennedy Grace Creations: March Sneak Peek

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!  Kennedy Grace Creations has some wonderful new sequin mixes and brand new stamp sets that will be revealed on Friday, March 18th.  We will be having a fun blog hop with a hidden egg and 2 prize packs :-)  Exciting, right?!!  So mark your calendar and be sure and join us!!!

Here's a sneak peek of one of my projects for the hop. 

Tomorrow is the day.  So exciting!!  Have a good one!

Cindy

Kennedy Grace Creations: March Sneak peek

Hello there!  Kennedy Grace Creations has some wonderful new sequin mixes and brand new stamp sets that will be revealed on Friday, March 18th.  We will be having a fun blog hop with a hidden egg and 2 prize packs :-)  Exciting, right?!!  So mark your calendar and be sure and join us!!!

Here's a sneak peek of one of my projects for the hop. 

Stay tuned for another sneak on Thurs.  Have a great day!

Cindy---

Scrapbook Blessings Club: March challenge - Bingo

Hello there!  This month at SBC we are having a Bingo theme challenge.  You pick any row - down, across or diagonally and use those items.  Here is the card to follow:

And our wonderful sponsor is A Day For Daisies :-)

I used the right hand column going down - easel card, button, doodling.

 Recipe:

ADFD image - Easter Friend

watercolor pencils

Cuttlebug -swiss dot embossing folder

pop dots

Craftsmart - sentiment stamp

3 Girl Jam - crinkle ribbon

blue clear button

white floss

 

My 9 year old daughter was making one right beside me :-)

Digi is from Fabrika Fantasy. 

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at SBC.

 

Cindy---

 

 

ADFD#143: Add Pearls or Beads

Hello there!  It's Friday.  Yay!  It's time for a new challenge on the A Day for Daisies blog.  This time our theme is:  Add Pearls or Beads.  We are still showcasing the gorgeous vintage mermaids this week :-)  And she is half price in the store right now.  Click the link below to shop.

Recipe:
ADFD image - Vintage Mermaid Black Lingerie
watercolor pencils
DCWV - Vintage Collector stack - all patterned papers
3 Girl Jam - lace
mini pink rose lace trim
Unity stamp Co - swagger set
pink beads

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at ADFD.

Cindy---

CC#315: Use Ribbon and Bling

Hello and happy Friday!  That means it's time for another great challenge on the Crafty Catz blog.  Our theme this time is an easy one :  Use Ribbon & Bling.    Our wonderful sponsor is Time 4 Tea Designs. 

This is the first time I've colored up a Time 4 Tea Designs digi :-)  Love them!

Recipe:
Time 4 Tea Designs digi - Mad March Hatter
colored pencils
TPC Studio - Greetings stamp set
yellow glitter ribbon
white lace
yellow organza ribbon
pearl bling
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Crafty Catz.

Cindy---

Sympathy card

Hello there!  I'm sharing a sympathy card I made.  I think this is my least favorite type of card to make.  I'm sure a lot of crafters feel like this.  I'm using some fabulous Kennedy Grace Creations sequins.

 

Recipe:
Kennedy Grace Creations - Isabella's Dream sequin mix
DCWV - Metallic stack - purple paper
vellum
Cuttlebug - birds and swirls - embossing folder
Recollections stamp
glittered organza ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure and check out all the fabulous sequin mixes in the Kennedy Grace Creations shop :-)  And there will be an exciting Blog Hop with new sequin mixes and STAMPS!!  YAY!  You won't want to miss it!!

Cindy---

ADFD: March Club Kit - Vintage Mermaids

Hello and happy Friday :-)  Fun, new releases of beautiful, vintage mermaids are on the A Day For Daisies blog.  Be sure and pop on over to see them all. 

Recipe:
ADFD image - Vintage Mermaid
watercolor pencils
Gold Stickles
Crystal Stickles
Gold glitter paper
Craftsmith - Blush Glam stack - patterned paper
Tim Holtz - Stamper's Anonymous - Purely Random stamp set - sentiment
Kennedy Grace Creations - Tinkerbelle's Sparkle -sequin mix

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great weekend!

Cindy

I'm entering this card into:
Word Art Wednesday #221:  Anything Goes

CC#314: 3 Different Patterned Papers

Hello!  It's Friday and time for another great challenge over on the Crafty Catz blog.  Our theme this week is 3 Different Patterned Papers.  Our wonderful sponsor this time is Melon Headz Doodles. 

This just looked like a little owl at school, so I ran with that idea :-)

 

Recipe:

Melon Headz Doodles - O is for Owls Combo pack

watercolor pencils

DCWV - The Grade School stack - green lined pp

DCWV - scary school - single sheet -black pp

The Paper STudio - chevron -blue/white - single sheet

Graphically Speaking Cricut cart - notebook edged note @3 1/2"

Cardztv -Ticket Talk 2 - sentiment stamp

blue paper clip

pop dots

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Crafty Catz!

 

Cindy---

 

CIU#91: St. Patrick's Day

Hello there!  It's Friday and time for a new challenge over on the Cut It Up blog.  Our theme this time is St. Patrick's Day.  Just include a shamrock and a die-cut on your project and you're good to go.  Our wonderful sponsor is As Cute as a Button. 

 

Recipe:

Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Theodore Shamrocks

watercolor pencils

Glossy Accents -ladybug

Celebrate with Flourish Cricut cart - shamrocks @ 1 1/2" (I cut two and tucked them around the image)

Elegant Edges Cricut cart - heart2 @ 4 3/4", border @ 1 1/4"

Recollections - Green & Grey circles - single sheet of pp

My Mind's Eye - Leaves of Love - single sheet of pp

Oriental Trading co - button

Sew Easy floss - pinecone

My Mind's Eye - Lime twist - twine

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Cut It Up.

 

Cindy---

 

Sparkles Christmas Challenges - #62 Old Fashioned Christmas

Good news!  I'm going to be guest designing for Sparkles Christmas Challenges for 3 months.  Their challenges start on the first of the month and run for the entire month :-)  And it's a great way to get a head start on your Christmas cards.  This month the theme is Old Fashioned Christmas.  Our wonderful sponsor is Bugaboo Digi Stamps.

  And here is what I came up with:

 

And I was just goofing around and made it black and white.  I thought it looked equally fun this way :-)  LOL!  And even more "Old Fashioned".

Recipe:
Tim Holtz - Stampers Anonymous - Christmas Memories stamp set
Tim Holtz - Distress ink - barn door
Kennedy Grace Creations - Blackbird sequins mix
Recollections - Krafty Christmas stack - all patterned papers
Tim Holtz - Distress tool
Glossy Accents - to adhere sequins
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us this month at Sparkles Christmas Challenges.  You'll be glad you did :-)

Cindy---

Crafty Time: March - Birthdays

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Crafty Time blog.  This month our theme is Birthdays.  Our wonderful sponsor is My Besties.

Recipe:
My Bestie digi image
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles
Black Diamond Stickles
Glossy Accents
Birthday Cakes Cricut cart - Make a Wish @1 1/2"
white glitter-edged organza ribbon
clear button
DCWV - MelonTwist stack - pink pp
DCWV - Nana's Kitchen stack - blue pp

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us this month at Crafty Time.

Cindy---