Belli Challenge #141 - Children

Here is a fun creation using "Billy The Cowboy Bear" by Meljen's Design.  The theme for the Belli Challenge is your card must be for a child.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer papers came from Hobby Lobby.  I used the Star Nestabilites by Spellbinders and a MS punch.  My finishing touches are clear and red star rhinestones.

JustRite Stampers Challenge #68 - Color

Here is my creation for the JustRite Stampers Challenge #68 - Color.  This challenge you use black, white and one other color, I chose pink.  I used Wedding Nested Sentiment and Verse, Nested Frame Dies and Lace Borders all by JustRite Stampers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  I also used the Fleur De Lis Nestability by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are a silk bow by May Arts Silk Ribbon, Marianne Design's Creatables,  black/white pearls and a pink rose by Recollections.

Belli Challenge #138 - Sketch

Here is my creation using "Just Because Set", Nested Frame by JustRite Stampers.  This week's Belli Challenge is a sketch.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  I used Fleur De Lis, Fancy Tag 2, Classic and Scallop Heart Nestabilities by Spellbinders and Marianne Creatables Die.  Next, I added tan pearls, burgundy rose by Recollections and finally a tan striped bow.

Justrite Stampers Challenge #066 - Sketch

Here is my creation for the Justrite Stampers Challenge using the sketch below.  First I embossed the red paper with the Cuddlebug "Dots" and the black paper with Cuddlebug "Textile Texture".  Next, I layered using the Picot, Holly Motifs, Embossed the Nested Frame by Justrite Stampers.  Then added the Holly Motif again under the Classic and Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders.  My sentiment is from Birthday Celebration Set by Justrite Satmpers..  Finally I added a white satin ribbon and bow.  My finishing touch is a black iron flower with a white pearls.

Belli Challenge #137 - Recipe

Here is my creation for the Belli Challenge.  The theme is a recipe, and the recipe is as follows:  1 - Ribbon, 2- Designer Papers, 3 - Colors and 4 - Gems/Pearls.  The recipe must be followed as listed.

I used Topsy Turvy Cakes by Justrite Stampers.  I colored my birthday cake with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  I used the Fleur De Lis, Label Ten and Fleur De Lis Accents Nestabilities by Spellbinders.  My swirls are from the Marianne Creatables.  My finishing touches are a red satin bow, red pearls and a white rose by Recollections.

Emma & Rosey

Here is a card I made using "Emma & Rosey" by Fred, She Said for Valentine's Day on Tuesday.  This set comes as colored or a digi, I colored my image with Copic Markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby and K&Company.  Next I used the Oval Classic and Scalloped Nestabilities by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are gel pink hearts and rhinestone hearts and gems.

Meljen's Design Challenge #96 - Pastels

Here is my latest using one of the new releases called "Little Miss Heart Mouse" by Meljen's Design.  This week's Meljen's Design Challenge is Pastels.

I colored my mouse with Copic Markers.  My designer paper is "Baby Girl" stack by Die Cut With A View.  Next, I punched out the hearts with the Classic Heart Nestabilities by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are three orange button and pinks pearls.

Christmas Poinsettia Lantern

Here is a card using "Christmas Poinsettia Lantern Set by Fred, She Said.  This set also comes with a "distressed script background", which I printed on blue cardstock.  This set comes as a digi or pre-coloured,  I used the pre-coloured version.  The black fancy strip is a cupcake cover.  My finishing touch is a black satin bow.

Meljen's Design Challenge #94 - Hearts

Here is my latest using "Tutu Sweet" and "Thinking of You" by Meljen's Design.  The theme on Meljen's Design Challenge is Hearts.  I colored my little girl with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Valentine by K&Company.  Next, I used Label One for the frame.  My finishing touches are red and white roses by Recollections and two red pearl hearts.

Belli Challenge #135 - Frames

Here is my creation using "Kissing Robins" from Just Inklined.  I colored my birdhouse with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  I used Fancy Tags Three by Spellbinders to create my frame by cutting off the edges and gluing them to the back of the Classic Oval Nestabilitity.  Next, I used a Recollection sentiment and added it to Fancy Tag One.  My finishing touches are white pearls and glitter.

Tanatilizing Tuesday - Meljen's Design

Here is a creation I made using "Party Time Cat" and "Happy Birthday Freebie" by Meljen's Design.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  I used the Classic Circle and Lacey Square Nestabilities by Spellbinders.

Tanatilizing Tuesday - Meljen's Design

Here is an adorable image called "Harvest Snowman" By Meljen's Design.  I colored my snowman with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  Next,  I used the Classic and Scalloped Nestabilities.  My finishing touches are green pearls and buttons with floss.

Flying Birds Series - Cardinal & Raspberries

Here is a creation I made using the cardinal from "Flying Bird Series: Cardinal & Daisies" and the red raspberries are from "Flying Bird Series: Blue Jay & Raspberries" by Fred, She Said.  My designer paper is from Michael's the pre-textured red dot cardstock.  Next I used the Beaded & Classic Oval Nestabilities.  I added a light blue gingham bow and red/blue pearls.

Belli Challenge #130 - Paper Piercing

Here is my creation using "Bird Houses Set" by JustRite Stampers.  The theme this week for the Belli Challenge is "Paper Piercing"

 I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  I used the Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities.  My punch is Lattice by MS.  My finishing touch is a brown sparkle swirly bow.  I added my piercing around the bird houses.

Thankfulness

Here is a creation I made using a verse from "Sunflowers & Thankfulness Digi Set" by Fred, She Said.  I cut out the verse with an Oval Nestabilities.  The cuddlebug folder I used is "Flourish Dots and Ribbons" by Sizzix.  The flowers are from "Smelling The Cherry Blossom Set" and the butterfly is "Ornate Cut Out Butterfly Digi Set".  My finishing touches are "Pine Branches" punch by McGill and four green pearls.

Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!!  I colored my Inkadinkado image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Seasonal by Cloud 9 Design.  I used the Lacey Nestability, added black satin and purple organza polka dot ribbons.  My finishing touches are purple/black pearls and orange organza bow with Boo button.

Halloween Rosey

Here is an adorable image "Halloween Rosey" by Fred, She Said.  You can get this in pre-coloured or digi set.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  My Nestability is Square Fleur de Lis.  Next, I added orange buttons with black floss.   The ribbon and bow are made from orange/black polka dot grosgain.  My finishing touches are purple rick rack and purple pearls.

Meljen's Design Challenge #82 - Christmas

I created this card using "Gift Bow Christmas Fairy" and my sentiment is "Magical Christmas Word Art" is a freebie by Meljen's Design.  Check out the store for the latest release.  This week's challenge is Christmas.

I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Winter Time" by Echo Park Paper Co.  The Nestability is the Lacey Scallop and Classic Circles.  My finishing touches are red pearls and glitter.

Pumpkin Bouquet

Here is my latest creation using "Pumpkin Bouquet" by Fred, She Said.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from JoAnn Fabrics.  The  fancy swirls are from Marianne Design Creatables "Frame & Swirls" from gold glitter paper.  I used the Classic and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities.  My finishing touch is a yellow/orange bow.

Operation Write Home Fundraiser

*  Operation Write Home is a not-for-profit organization that collects and sends handmade greeting cards to American soldiers for their use in keeping touch with their families back home. They need to raise $13,000 to cover holiday shipping costs.

* Among other fundraisers going on at the same time, K 'n K Designs will be selling 7 new digi sets designed exclusively for this cause. These include 4 sets by Katlyn and 3 sets by DeeDee Anderson. Each "set" includes an image and some greetings, in both Jpeg an PNG file formats, all in a zip file.

* These sets are available for just $2 each, or in various value bundles (e.g. get them all for just $10!), with all proceeds (minus Paypal fees) donated to Operation Write Home.

* The sets can be purchased at the K 'n K blog (NOT their store) from October 17th thru noon November 1st.
The blog is here: http://knkdesignsblog.blogspot.com/  All purchases will be emailed out within 24 hours of payment clearance.


Here is my creation using the "USA Snowman" and the sentiment that comes with the set.  I colored him with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from my sister's craft room.  The punch I used is Icicle's by MS.  My finishing touches are red felt snowflakes and blue/red rhinestones.