Friday, August 26, 2016

CC#335: Hats

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Crafty Catz blog.  Our theme this week is Hats.  Our wonderful sponsor is Stamps by Julia.
Recipe:
Stamps by Julia image - Bunny and Gift
watercolor pencils
The Paper Studio - Snowday - all patterned papers
TPC Studio - Christmas Greetings stamp set
Pretty Pink Posh - scallop squares dies
sequins
pop dots
glossy Accents

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

Cindy---

Jingle

Hello there!  It's time for another great Christmas challenge over on the Winter Wonderland challenge blog.  Our theme is White + 1 other color.  And our wonderful sponsors are Crafty Sentiments and Craft Barn
Recipe:
Winter Wonderland Cricut cart - Jingle @ 3"
DCWV - red glitter paper
Tim Holtz - snow flurries - embossing folder
red bling
Ice Diamond Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come and play along with us at Winter Wonderland.

Cindy---

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Carnation Pixie

Hello there!  It's my day to host over on the A Day for Daisies blog today.  I've made a card using the super cute Carnation Pixie. 

I created the background by mixing texture paste and Glimmer Mist spray in Viva Pink.  And then I used a stencil to create this funky background.  And I finished it off with some Sheer Shimmer Spritz for added sparkle power.  I love how the design pops off the black. 

Recipe:
ADFD image - Carnation Pixie
colored pencils
Star Dust Stickles - skirt
Frosted Lace Stickles - wings
Deco Art texture paste
Glimmer Mist - Viva Pink
Prima -chevron stencil
Tsukineko Sheer Shimmer Spritz - sparkle
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today :-) 
Cindy---

Monday, August 22, 2016

Time to Blossom

Hello there!  I've created a card using a great new stamp set from Kennedy Grace Creations.  I colored the flowers with Tim Holtz Distress markers and used a Ranger water brush to create a watercolor effect.  Then I cut it into three pieces and put it back together again leaving a small space between the pieces. 
Recipe:
Kennedy Grace Creations - Time to Blossom stamp set
Kennedy Grace Creations - Watermelon Spritzer sequins mix
Strathmore watercolor paper
Tim Holtz Distress Markers - tattered roses, worn lipstick, squeezed lemonade, shabby shutters
Ranger water brush
Cosmo Cricket - Core Impressions - green paper
Tim Holtz - Distress sanding tool
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - crushed olive - inked edges of ivory cs
Ranger heat tool
Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by today.

Cindy---

Friday, August 19, 2016

Kennedy Grace Creations - August Blog Hop

 

Hello Crafty Friends!  Welcome to our August new product release and blog hop! 
 
Our Newest release is now available in the Kennedy Grace Creations Online Store.
Two new stamp sets.
 
 
And we now have dies.  Yay!
 
 
Three new fabulous sequin mixes:
 


 
I have created a Sepia mixed media card.
 

Recipe:
Strathmore watercolor paper
Kennedy Grace Creations - Time to Blossom stamp set
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Ranger Heat Tool
white colored pencil
Glitz Design - distressing stamp set

I started off by watercoloring the background with the Distress Ink.  Then I used the heat tool to dry it.  I then flicked some more ink to make splatters.  Heat again.  Next I stamped the Blossom and the distress stamps.  And for the final touches I highlighted certain areas with a white colored pencil.
 
To celebrate or August Release we will be giving away to 1- lucky winner a $15.00 gift certificate to our online store.   
All you have to do is :

Leave a comment on this blog post and on all of the stops along the hop. 
 
Cindy  -- You are here :-)

Thank you so much for stopping by today.   I hope you love our new August Releases!
 
Cindy---

CIU#103 - Bow Tie

Hello!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Cut It Up challenge blog.  Our theme this time is:  Bow Tie.  Our wonderful sponsor is Stinkin' Cute.

Recipe:
Nifty Fifties Cricut cart - Skates @ 4"
Authentique - Darling Girl stack - (6x6) all pattern papers
TPC Studio - Greetings stamp set
pink bling
pop dots

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

Cindy---

CC#334 - Birthday

Hello there!  Crafty Catz are back after a summer break.  We have a new challenge for you.  Our theme is Anything Goes (optional twist of Birthday).  Our wonderful sponsor is The Stamping Boutique. 

Recipe:
The Stamping Boutique- Little Girl with a Balloon
watercolor pencils
DCWV - The Birthday Wishes stack (6x6) - all patterned papers
Unity Stamp Co - sentiment stamp
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - oval @ 4 1/2"
Martha Stewart - birthday edge border punch
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched border dies 4
Glossy Accents - balloon, ice cream

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

Cindy---

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Lady Bug and Me

Hello there!  It's my day to host over on the A Day for Daisies blog.  I recently bought some metallic colored pencils.  And this was my first time really trying them out.  I love the effect.  And for the background I used pearlescent watercolors for the first time.  So fun and lots of sparkle.

Recipe:
ADFD image - Lady Bug and Me
metallic colored pencils
Strathmore watercolor paper
Artist's Loft pearlescent watercolors
Kennedy Grace Creations - Splendid Rose stamp set - sentiment
Glossy Accents - ladybug
Star Dust Stickles - wings
DCWV - Metallic purple cardstock
Celebrate It - white striped organza ribbon
The Paper Studio - sequin trim
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.

Cindy---

Monday, August 15, 2016

Vintage Christmas Ornaments

Hello there!  It's time for the mid-month reminder over on the Christmas Cards All Year Round blog.  Our theme this month is Bright Summer Colors.  We are sponsored by The Stamping Boutique and there is also a crafty prize package. 

For this card I wanted to create a retro vintage look.  I had to reach back into my childhood and remember the cool ornaments my mom has.  I'm not sure if I got the colors just right but I love how it turned out :-)

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - Snow Day - Christmas tree paper
DCWV - metallic aqua, glitter hot pink & silver papers
Winter Wonderland Cricut cart - ornament #1 @ 4 1/2", #6 @ 4"
hot pink ruffled ribbon
silver tinsel trim
TPC Studio - Christmas Greetings stamp set
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at CCAYR and get ready for Christmas :-)

Cindy---

Friday, August 12, 2016

Love

Hello there!  Happy Friday!  It's my day to post over on the Kennedy Grace Creations blog today.  I've made a fun shaker card using some great KGC stamps and sequins.
Recipe:
Kennedy Grace Creations - Splendid Rose stamp set
Kennedy Grace Creations -  Ocean Water sequin mix
Authentique - Essentials Collection - all patterned papers
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched Banner Duo die
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched Border Die 2
foam tape
transparency
blue button
Sew Easy floss - slate

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great weekend :-)

Cindy---

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Boy at the Beach

Hello there!  It's my first time hosting over on the ADFD blog today.  I've chosen this cute image because it reminds me of my son playing in the sand this summer.  We were blessed to be able to rent a beach house for our summer vacation :-)  So fun!
Recipe:
ADFD image - Boy at the Beach
watercolor pencils
Ranger water brush
Authentique - Honor (6x6 stack) - all patterned papers
white button
red Sew Easy floss
Glossy Accents
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

Monday, August 8, 2016

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Hello!  It's my dad's birthday today :-)  So, I wanted to share the card I made for him.  I found this great G45 stamp set recently and it's perfect for a manly card.
Recipe:
G45 Stamp set
G45 Good Ol' Sport - patterned papers (6x6)
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great week.

Cindy

Friday, August 5, 2016

ADFD - Papercraft Essentials Magazine

Hello there!  Exciting news!  All of the designers from the A Day for Daisies team were asked to make cards for the Aug issue of Papercrafts Essentials magazine.  So much fun!!  We were asked to create Christmas cards with shades of red, blue, and white. 

Recipe:
ADFD image- Penguin Maiden
watercolor pencils
Ranger water brush
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched border die #4
DCWV - Winter Wonder stack - blue polka dot paper
The Paper Studio - I Believe in Santa stack - red polka dot paper
Impression Obsession - All I Want for Christmas -sentiment stamp set

1.) Cut white cardstock to 5x10.  Score at 5" and fold to form your 5x5 cardbase.
2.) Cut black mat at 4 7/8 x 4 7/8.  Cut blue dot paper at 4 3/4 x 4 3/4.
3.) Cut red polka dot paper at 2 x 4 3/4.
4.) Die cut border in black 1 x 4 3/4 using border die.  Tuck this border under the red dot paper.
5.)  Watercolor image using watercolor pencils and water brush.  Trim and mat the image using black cs.
6.)  Stamp sentiment.  Trim and mat with black cs.
7.)  Adhere all layers to cardbase.  (see picture)

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

ADFD - Use School Paper

Hello there!  Happy Friday!  We are starting a new challenge over on the A Day for Daisies blog.  Our challenges are now going to start on the first Friday of the month and run the whole month.  So, even more time to join in :-)  Our theme this month is:  Use School Paper

We are showcasing some wonderful School Days images.  Pop on over to the ADFD blog to see them all--not to mention all the fabulous projects the DT has made.

Recipe:
ADFD image - ADFD shop
watercolor pencils
water brush
Fancy Pants - Off to School - all patterned paper (6x6 pad)
Martha Stewart - edge border punch

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

Cindy---

I'm entering this card into the following:
 Sunny Day Crafting #8: Back to School
 Simply Create Too #115:  Back to School
 Moving Along With the Times #26:  Back to School

CIU#102: Summertime

Hey there!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Cut It UP blog.  Our theme is:  Summertime.  Pretty easy, huh?!  And our wonderful sponsor is Digital Delights.


Recipe:
Digital Delights - Beach Babe Britt
watercolor pencils
Glossy Accents
DCWV - Girl Fille stack - all patterned papers
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched borders die #4
Plantin Schoolbook - oval @ 3 1/2"
Impression Obsession - sentiment stamp
pop dot
Darice - beach waves embossing folder
Sew Easy floss - avalanche
blue, green button

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

Cindy---

I'm entering this card into the following:
 Crafty Creations #321 On the Beach