My Grandchildren Sharing Their Art

If you've visited me here on my blog recently, you know that my Granddaughter, Taylee, (our oldest Granddaughter (6) and the only one that lives with us, has been creating art this Summer that I've shared here over the past several days.  Because I'm in my craft room making cards much of the time, she likes to be right there beside me crafting.  In fact, today she didn't even get dressed until late in the afternoon because she was so busy.  lol  The photo below is Taylee creating the lovely rainbow picture you see in the photo.

Well, the most coincidental thing happened today when I looked at my IPhone and saw that our middle daughter had sent me a picture of some art from our Grandson, Bennett (5) and Bethany (3).  What a great surprise that was.  First asking for my daughter's permission, I decided that I wanted to share Bennett and Bethany's art in the Kids Summer Vacation Challenge at Simon Says Stamp.  Our daughter and her husband are full-time missionaries, and they live in Armenia.  We don't get to see Bethan & Bethany (or baby brother Emmett) very often other than FaceTime; for which we're SO grateful.  But when their sweet Mama sent me those photos today (which is tomorrow for her...lol) I got excited to share them.

The one above is Bennette's sticker creation.  They can't get a whole lot of craft/art supplies for the kids over there, but I can (very) occasionally send them a box.  It's exciting for them to receive treasures from back in the United States where all their loved ones (family) reside.  When she sent the above photo this morning, she was mentioning that stickers would be a great thing to stuff in our next box.  Lightweight and so fun.  It's always a joy to know that your children are truly doing and living the Lord's work, and I do praise God for that!  The photo below is Bethany's lovely self-portrait sketched in pencil.  She asked her Mom to mail it to me because "I would definitely need it".  lol

The final card seen below shares two more of Taylee's projects.  The top one is her IPhone.  She looked at my IPhone and drew what she saw to try to create for herself an IPhone.  Rumor has it that this new phone actually texts and receives incoming calls.  Just saying!  The final piece of art, just below the IPhone is "a crown".  She asked me to help her "add some string so she can tie it around her head".  It's so much fun seeing their creativity and joy for creating things.

Here's where I'm sharing Taylee, Bennett and Bethany's lovely art projects.  Thanks for visiting.

Kids Summer Vacation Challenge at Simon Says Stamp - Thank you so much, Lorraine, for the comment you left Taylee on her earlier entry.  Hearing you say that she is "a real artist" absolutely made her day.  Your heartfelt comment was greatly appreciated by both of us.  This post gives me the pleasure of sharing art from two more of my six grandbabies.

Have a blessed and creative week, friends!

Karen

My Halloween BOO at Make My Monday

Are you ready for some spooky fun and another great challenge?  Well, it's time for Challenge #237 at Make My Monday and there's a fun Spooky/Halloween theme this time.  Here in the US, Halloween is in just ten more days.  The challenges at Make My Monday are based out of the UK, and I'm not really sure if Halloween is a "thing" there or not.  Either way, you can play along and share anything that says Halloween/Spooky or Autumn to you.  We just look forward to seeing your creativity at play.

For this card, I used a cute slimline die from Whimsy Stamps called Slimline Scallop Die.  I just love the cute little openings.  They're pierced (have holes), so you could actually stitch them if you wanted (which I've done before - SO cute).  This time, instead, I inked each one with oxide inks. I hand-cut a wavy piece of paper that I used to section off a piece of the card (middle) that I rubbed with oxide inks to create the purple/pink background.

How cute!  Not really all that "spooky", but that's quite alright with me.  I used a (long since retired) stamp set from Simon Says Stamp called Too Cute To Spook.  I colored all the darling images with my Copics.  The cute sprinkles around my card are Candy Glazed Confetti from Whimsy Stamps.  They're fun to use in shaker cards or as photo props.

We really hope that you'll come play along with us at Make My Monday Challenge.  I'm even offering up a special PRIZE for this challenge - for participants in the US only.  Sorry, UK players.  I love and appreciate you all, but shipping costs are crazy.  This (retired/out of stock) stamp set is called Halloween Ingredients and is from the wonderful Poppy Stamps.  UPDATE:  Winner: #37 Donna W. please email me to claim.

Thanks SO much for stopping by today.  I really hope that you'll become a new FOLLOWER of my blog and my Instagram Page.  I'll see you at Make My Monday and out there in social media/blog land.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Say Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Spooky/Halloween - My card is cute, but super "spooky", too.  Right?  LOL

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Spooky/Add Some Purple - I absolutely love adding purple to my Halloween cards.  I used a hand-cut "wavy stencil" or block to add my inked border to incorporate the purple at the center of my card.  I also used some purple on the scalloped window, etc.

Blessings,

Karen

Let Love Bloom at The Card Concept

It's time for another FUN challenge at The Card Concept and we hope that you will come by to play along with us.  This beautiful inspiration photo (below) got my creativity going at just one glance.  I was immediately drawn to the bird, the soft blue and pink, and the light feeling of Spring.  That's what I tried to capture in my card.

I used basic white cardstock, patterned paper and vellum to create my card base.  The nest was cut from painted corrugated cardboard using the Jumbo Curiosity Nest Die from The Greetery.  I splattered it with paints.  The bird is a die-cut from Simon Says Stamp.  I colored the bird by rubbing him with oxide inks.  The same is true of the eggs that are also found in the Jumbo Curiosity Nest Die from The Greetery.

The sentiment is from an Echo Park Spring Market stamp set that I picked up at Hobby Lobby several years ago.  I love the soft colors in the inspiration photo and my goal with this card was to balance those soft pastels with the images I wanted to incorporate (bird, nest, eggs).  You can let your creativity lead you when creating a card for this challenge.  Simply look at the inspiration photo and let the colors, images, or mood inspire your creativity.  We really look forward to seeing what you'll make to share with us.

Thanks so much for visiting me today.  I'm always very grateful to have you stop by to take a quick peek at my card.  It would be awesome to have you come play along at The Card Concept.  You all inspire me so much, and I hope that my card has inspired you to come join the fun.  Have a blessed week.

Happy crafting,

Karen

I'll be sharing my sweet little bird card in the following challenges that I absolutely LOVE:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2410 - Anything Goes - I absolutely LOVE to play along at Pammie's any time I can.  And, I absolutely LOVE Lawn Fawn......who doesn't, right?

Double D Challenge Blog - First Signs of Spring - My eggs, birds and nest (along with the sentiment I used) are all first signs of Spring.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - Challenge #63 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist: The Dies Have It.  I used several dies on this card including the bird, the nest, and the postage stamp background frames.

TIME OUT Challenge Blog - Challenge #259 - Birds of a Feather - In collaboration with Just Us Girls Challenge Blog, TIME OUT is hosting this fun challenge that's all about BIRDS.

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog - March: Anything Goes - I used a SSS bird die and the Jumbo Curiosity Nest Die from the Greetery.

Top Flight Stamps & Word Art Wednesday

Yes!  That's right.  The wonderful Top Flight Stamps is sponsoring our challenge at Word Art Wednesday, and we would love to have you come play along with us for a chance to win this fabulous prize.

I don't happen to own any of their stamps yet, so I used some other fun products that I thought would frame and highlight this beautiful scripture from Psalms.  I rubbed Tim Holtz Oxide Inks on the scripture, the frame, and the circles.  The background is hand stamped using a fun new favorite of mine from Blank Page Muse.  The frame is from Taylored Expressions, and the circle dies are from Simon Says Stamp.

I've really been loving these bright colors lately....Citron, Lemonade, Kitsch, Speckled Egg, Concord Grape, Pumpkin and Spun Sugar.  They're all so pretty and fun.  I haven't met one of these wonderful inks that I haven't loved.  Anyway, that's how I came up with my bright, colorful and fun card to showcase this wonderful scripture from God's Word.

Please stop by Word Art Wednesday to play along with us for your chance to WIN a wonderful prize from Top Flight Stamps.  It's always more fun when you can join us.  Have a great week, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen

Back To School - #1 Teacher

I've been seeing a lot of Christmas challenges and Back-to-School challenges lately, so I figured that I'd start with one and hope to get the other done this weekend as well.  I never know just how much free time I'll have, but I sure try to make a card every day if I possibly can.  Today I made this Back-to-School card.

I used black cardstock and a pece of October Afternoon patterned paper as well as one piece of white cardstock that I oxide inked.  I used a cute crayon stamp/die set and a stamped sentiment from Paper Sweeties.  I alternated the colors of the crayons against the inked background, and I raised up two of the crayons with 3-D tape.

Because this is just how I am, I couldn't stop with that basic card.  Oh no, I just HAD to pile on a bunch of October Afternoon stickers that I placed here and there, stapled and pinned with a miniature rusty paper clip.  I also ran two different washi tapes underneath my patterned paper.  I struggle greatly with the concept of CAS and often find myself getting carried away with layers and textures.  Oh my.  I will say in my own defense, however, that this is one of the very rare cards to which I'm not adding any ribbon (no baker's twine even) and that's progress for me.  LOL

I sure do appreciate your visit today, and I hope you're staying creative.  Have a wonderful week, everyone.  Here's to hoping that we all win something fun this week.  Who knows, it could happen.  I'm sharing here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Back To School"

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Red, White and/or Blue" - I hope this OK since I used both red AND blue.

Sweet Stampin' - Use Numbers - I used #1 for #1 Teacher

Blessings,

Karen

Taylee's ROCK Garden

Hello, friends!  Thanks for stopping by today as I share something completely different.  I was so BLESSED to have our oldest daughter and our oldest granddaughter, Taylee, visit us for two whole weeks.  The just left for home, and I miss them already.  You know how we love our own kids, and WOW those grandkids...they have pieces of my heart that I never knew existed.

While Taylee was here, she wanted me to come up with a craft (at least one, often more than one) every single day.  She knows I have LOTS of cool things in my craft room and they intrigue her.  She wishes she could peek in every single drawer, cubby and cabinet.  Taylee is only three (3) and she is curious about everything.  Lots of questions at this age for sure.  

One of the many crafts we did while Taylee was here was rock painting.  We have lots and lots of river rocks, so we went on a hunt for several in the correct sizes, shapes, etc.  Taylee ended up painting about 20 rocks in total.  She wanted to start a "rock garden" she said.  I painted a few rocks, she painted some rocks, and I promised her that I would keep them safe in her "rock garden".

The rock Taylee was proudest of was this big one where she painted a large green T for Taylee.  She's learning, and she's trying, and she's enjoying being creative.  I love that.  I'm hoping that my love for crafts and making things with my hands rubs off on her, and that she will find joy in making beautiful art all her life.  I thought I'd share her pretty rocks with you, and I'm entering them in a challenge on her behalf.  Craft time is essential every day in Taylee's life, so this is perfect for her.

Simon Says Stamp - Kids Only Vacation Challenge - Anything Goes - As explained above, the rocks were painted by my precious granddaughter, Taylee, who is 3 years old.  She had a lot of FUN painting them.

Happy crafting!
Karen - aka Mammie (and Taylee, 3)

Have a Blessed Easter

This card was fun to make.  I recently won a darling Echo Park collection called My Favorite Easter by commenting on their Facebook page.  For those of you who love Echo Park products, I suggest stopping by and following their page and commenting in their giveaways.  This was such an unexpected blessing and I'm SO grateful for it.  I used some of these cute patterned papers and ephemera to create this card.

I started with grey cardstock and layered some of these darling patterned papers that I machine stitched in black.  I used a piece of the ephemera (bunny tag) and I tied on some Solid Teal Baker's Twine topped with some Miniature Pastel Sweetheart Blossoms.  I also added some of the adorable stickers from this Echo Park My Favorite Easter collection.  Other than that, it's very simple indeed.  I just couldn't resist using these sweet supplies to create a few more Easter cards to get out in the mail this week.

I'd love to see what you've been creating.  Just leave me a comment and I'll pop on over to your blog to see your latest creations and see which challenges you're playing along in.  I always appreciate your visits, your comments, and your wonderful inspiration.  Happy crafting, everyone.

Here's where I'll be sharing and linking up my card:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - Challenge #2214 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenges - Easter/Spring

Mod Squad Challenge - Anything Goes

Dar & Diane's Double D Challenge Blog - Easter - Inspiration Photo (below) - I was inspired by the colors in the tulips and the sweet bunny.

Blessings,
Karen

Happy Birthday

Having Birthday cards readily on hand is always a bonus.  When I saw the FUN new challenge and celebration over at Time Out Challenge Blog celebrating their 8th Birthday, I knew right away that I wanted to play along.  I got busy right away creating something FUN for their challenge and a few other fun challenges where I enjoy playing along when I'm able.

I used some cardstocks and some white watercolor paper.  I cut the two white mat using a fun die-cut set from The Greetery called Crimped Frames Dies.  I did some Tim Holtz Oxide Ink watercoloring on the papers before stamping them with a fun Typewriter Text Background Stamp from SNSS.  I used the Delightfully Delicate Stencil which is also from SNSS, and the stamped sentiment is from Verve.

I also added some snippets of burlap for texture, and a small JilliBean Soup heart topped with a small pearl.  I know it looks like there's a lot going on here, but it really is quite a simple card.  I love the fun background stamps that fill in all that blank space.  I look forward to making a few more cards for all the fun challenges this week.  I hope you're having fun crafting too.

Here's where I'm playing along:

Time Out Challenge Blog - Challenge #208 CELEBRATING their 8th BIRTHDAY - CONGRATS!  Come play along!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says "Use A Die" - I used a die set from The Greetery called Crimped Frames.  I also used a small tag die-cut from Paper Sweeties.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says "Add A Stencil" - The stencil I used is called Delightfully Delicate Stencil from SNSS.

Thanks again for stopping by today!
Karen

Stitching and Applique Tags

Welcome by again, everyone!  It's a delight to have you stop by, as always.  Today I'm sharing something other than a card......something very different.  As I've mentioned before, one of my most favorite techniques is stitching.  For me, this includes both hand stitching and machine stitching (sewing).  And because I love to play along in a few challenges when I'm able, I decided to create "Anything But A Card" for the current challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog this week.

I made some fabric tags with hand-stitching and applique.  I used various fabrics including cottons, felts, linen, wool, threat and vintage buttons.  The tags are soft fabrics, so this is more of a decorative piece than it is for function.  I thought they would look cute hanging from my antique sewing machine, or wherever.

If you've never tried applique or hand-stitched projects, I highly suggest giving it a try.  It's a really cute way to create vintage looking, whimsical designs using fabrics and scraps you may already have at your disposal.  If not, keep old clothing scraps, rags, socks, etc. in mind; and rather than throwing them away, keep them for small projects like this.

Below are the challenges where I'm playing along.  It's fun to create and share something other than a card now and again.  Thanks for stopping by to take a look at my tags.  I'm always so grateful for your visits and comments.  Happy crafting, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Anything But A Card - As explained in detail above, these tags are hand-made using fabric scraps, hand-stitching and applique techniques.  It's so much fun making something other than a card.S

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says "Favorite Technique" - I've explained that I absolutely LOVE to stitch.  For me, that's always either hand-stitching, machine stitching, or both.  I used hand-stitching and applique techniques on these sweet shabby fabric tags.

Something New, Love, and Stamping

It's a great day for a card challenge, and I decided to make a card for a few of my favorite challenges.  I used some brand NEW products I just received from Reverse Confetti.  As soon as they arrived, I was excited to create with them.  The January Challenge at Reverse Confetti is all about LOVE; and I own a few Reverse Confetti items now, so I was able to come up with a sweet card for this challenge.

First, I used a white cardstock base and I inked it up with Poppy Red Ink and Ballerina Pink Ink.  Next, I used the Reverse Confetti Linked Circles Cover Plate to cut my background panel from a piece of patterned cardstock from my stash.  I attached that to the card base.  I cut a circle using the Lacy Scalloped Circles Confetti Cuts.  On that circle, I stamped my sentiment which is found in the Hanging Blooms Stamp Set.  The stamped hanging flowers and leaves are also found in the Hanging Blooms Stamp Set.

I cut three wool felt hearts using the negative pieces using the Oh My Heart Cover Panel.  I attached those and added some small resin flowers, some floral stamens, and a piece of bundled Ivory Burlap String.  In that floral cluster with hearts, I also painted some mint green paper and cut some greenery for my cluster using the darling little Layered Laurels Confetti Cuts.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card today.  I'll  be sharing it in the challenges listed below, and I hope you're having fun playing along in some fun challenges this week as well.  Take care and God bless y'all.

Karen

I'm playing along here:

Reverse Confetti - January Challenge:  LOVE Is In The Air - I used the following Reverse Confetti products:  Oh My Heart Cover Panel, Hanging Blooms Stamp Set, Lacy Scalloped Circles Confetti Cuts

Layered Laurels Confetti Cuts   Linked Circles Cover Plate

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge Blog:  Stock Your Stash:  Simon Says "Something New" - I just got these new Reverse Confetti products in the mail from a recent order.  I was SO excited to start creating with them, and chose to enter my card in the SSS Wednesday Challenge.  I used stock/stash and NEW products on this card.

Pixie's Crafty Workshop: Pixie's Playground Challenge #394 - Anything Goes/1 Entry - I used one piece of scrap patterned paper to cut my background panel, and then used the white paper scrap for the die cut circle and sprigs.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog: Use Something New/Unused Product - I just received this order from Reverse Confetti the other day.  I used the Cover Panel and Stamp Set for the very first time on this sweet card.

A Christmas Critter Bear Celebration

Because I live in Las Vegas; which is essentially in the desert, I don't see much wildlife where I live.  But at this time of the year especially, I think about snow, animals, and all those things I grew up knowing in Minnesota.  It's so much fun to be able to craft and create with these sweet animals.  Well, not like a polar bear; but....you know what I mean.  As I explained in an earlier post today, I found some Crate Paper Snow & Cocoa products at Tuesday Morning; and I went to Pinterest for some inspiration.  I've been having fun creating a few cards using this sweet line of products.

This card started with a white cardstock base to which I attached a sweet patterned paper from the Snow & Cocoa 6x6 patterned paper pad.  I used a different Crate Paper for the pink plaid in the journalling spot placed on the doily.  The die-cut is from Papertrey Ink, and the polar bear, snowflakes, sequin, sentiment flag are all part of the ephemera package I purchased and chipboard frame, which is also Snow & Cocoa, came in a separate package of 8 frames.

The bow I attached has two shades of pink seam binding and a length of Solid Ivory Baker's Twine.  I really do love this sweet line by Crate Paper, and I can almost always find lots of great inspiration (for any line) on Pinterest.  That at least gives me a starting point, and I can let my creativity run wild from there.  Right?

Thanks so much for stopping by again.  I will be linking up in a couple of challenges listed below.  I always love it when I have time to create cards so that I can just play along in some of the challenges I love.  That's always a good week, right?

Blessings,

Karen

Here are those FUN challenges I was talking about.  I love to play along here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says "Christmas Critters" - My critter is that darling polar bear.

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - BEARS - I hope everyone loves my adorable polar bear.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says "Celebrate" - This card celebrates SNOW...if you get it at your house, celebrate it.

Pixie's Crafty Workshop: Pixie's Snippets Playground - The pink gingham patterned paper was a snippet on my craft table that I put to good use.

Winter Blog Hop w/Word Art Wednesday

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Word Art Wednesday Winter Blog Hop.  You should arrived here by way of Stephanie's Blog, but if not; you can get caught up quickly by visiting the Word Art Wednesday Blog.  There are only eight (8) stops in total, so it's not a terribly long hop; and there are fantastic PRIZES from Emma's Paperie at each stop.  Plus, there's an awesome prize from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps for the challenge itself.  There are LOTS of FUN things happening at Word Art Wednesday.  Here's the prize being offered from my blog.  This pile of mine is continually GROWING, so the winner will receive much more than what you see in this picture.  Emma's Paperie was very generous to us, and we have AWESOME Blog Hop PRIZES as a result of this.  Emma's Paperie is still opened for another week or so if you want to take a look.  Everything is marked down considerably because they're going out of business.

The card I created for this challenge doesn't use the free scripture digi from Word Art Wednesday because my printer wasn't working.  Instead, I use some sweet products from our primary sponsor, Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  You can enter a total of 15 entries in this three-week challenge (5 per week) to increase your odds of winning the prize from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  The stamp set I used is called Fall/Winter Season Wreath.  To win the personal prizes donated by Emma's Paperie; just leave a comment on each blog along the way.  As mentioned, there are only 8 stops on this Blog Hop, so it won't take long to finish; and you can win lots of great prizes.

Here's The Blog Hop Order (In Case You Get Lost)

Word Art Wednesday

Karen Conner

Holly Lau

JoAnn Atterbury

Ginny Maxam

Natalie Houston

Stephanie Wright 

Karen Letchworth

I'm the last stop on the Word Art Wednesday Winter Blog Hop.  I'd really LOVE for you to become a New FOLLOWER on my blog if you're not already following me.  I'm planning to have a BIG give-away if/when I reach 1,000 followers.  I've been "close" for a long time, so I will really celebrate if/when I finally hit that milestone.  I'd sure appreciate having YOU as my newest Follower.

If I do happen to hit 1,000 followers during this Blog Hop, I will add a second prize for the lucky random winner from my blog.  Thanks again for stopping by, and please don't forget to enter the challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  We always LOVE having you join the fun, and I'm always SO grateful to have you share your talents with us.  You could be one of our BIG LUCKY WINNERS.

Have a wonderful week, everyone.  I always appreciate your visits to my blog, and to Word Art Wednesday.  It's a great time to play along, and I thank you again for stopping by today.  You're making cards/art anyway, so....come by and link up with us.

Blessings to you,

Karen

I'm playing along here in these FUN challenges I love:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Christmas Critters" - This card features the most adorable little Christmas Critters...the darling little deer on the background patterned paper I used.  Yes, They're random; but I thought they were cute.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says "Cold As Ice" so I used the poinsettia, and the adorable little deer who, by the way, are straight from the North Pole.  Just sayin'.

Santa's Hat Glassine Bag/Gift Card Holder

Hello, sweet blog friends and crafters!  Welcome by my little bitty slice of blogland where I share my creativity and (sometimes crazy) mind.  Well, my creativity is sometimes crazy as well, so....it's all good.  When I saw the new challenge over at Dar & Diane's Challenge Blog, I knew I wanted to play along.  I searched, but was pretty sure I didn't own a Santa's hat die-cut.  So....I just started looking to see what I DID have on hat.  When I found this sweet Santa's hat piece of chipboard from Prima Marketing, I knew I wanted to use it.  It's from such a beautiful soft pink and mint line.  I wanted to stay with that color scheme.

I used some Crate Paper Snow & Cocoa patterned papers and a few other Crate Paper snippets that were  laying on my craft table.  The little pink journal tab is from October Afternoon.  I had someone place an order for gift card holders for her friends, etc. for Christmas.  These little glassine bags (shown above in case you aren't familiar with the term "glassine bag"...it's like a tissue bag) from Hobby Lobby (and lots of other places) was folded over and covered with these patterned papers.

I adorned the cover page with some rusty jingle bells, ivory burlap string, Cotton Candy baker's twine, floral stamens, and pink floral prills.  I thought it had sort of a vintage pink Christmas vibe.  I know a lot of people are decorating in pink (even their trees, etc.) so I do like working with the non-traditional Christmas colors sometimes.  I tried to tie in just enough red to keep it "Christmas" looking.

Thanks again for visiting me today.  I always enjoy your visits and input.  I hope you're having a great week and weekend to come.  God bless you all.

Karen

I'm playing along in these FUN challenges:

Dar & Diane's Double D Challenge Blog - Santa's Hat - I had SO  much fun with this theme.  Since I don't own a Santa's hat die-cut, I had to work with what I had on hand.  When I found this sweet chipboard hat in my stash, I knew I had to use it.  I used a completely different color scheme, however.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Fun With Dies" - The only die-cut I used on this sweet little project is the scalloped pink polka dot border on the right-hand side of the cover page.  That was cut using a Sweet -n Sassy Scalloped Border Die.

Have a BEE-autiful Day

Welcome by!  I hope you're having a BEE-autiful Day!  When I saw the new challenge over at Moving Along With The Times, I just KNEW that I wanted to play along.  You see, I got a new bee stamp set a while back from Honey Bee Stamps, and I hadn't used it yet.  This fun challenge gave me the perfect opportunity to pull it out and use it.  I also used a cool bee-hive type die-cut from Darice which I have used before; but it was so perfect for this card that I just had to incorporate it into this card.  It's similar to this Hexagon Cover Plate Die, but mine is by Darice.  Once I had my base together with the die-cut honeycombs, I stamped the bee hive, bees and swirls from the Bee Hive Stamp Set from Honey Bee Stamps.

I colored the images with my Copics, added a few yellow prills, and the sentiment I used is from a Paper Sweeties stamp set.  I couldn't find the exact stamp I was looking for.  I just knew that I wanted to create this card because I love the BEES and just hadn't had the opportunity to use this sweet new stamp set yet.  I love how it turned out. 

Here are the challenges where I'm sharing this fun little BEE card.  I hope you're having a creative week as well.  I look forward to getting some projects done this weekend while my boys are busy with work, hockey, and other "guy things".  You'll almost always find me in my craft room on the days they're busy doing other things.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings,

Karen

Moving Along With The Times - Challenge #103 - BEES

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Add A Die-Cut - I used a Darice Honeycomb Die (similar to this one at SSS) to create the honeycomb background.  I used Honey Bee Stamps Bee Hive Stamp Set from SSS.