Ahoy Fox

Welcome Dare 2B Artzy fans!!

Masculine cards are hard for me; I know that they are for a lot of you too.  The fun and fabulous Dare 2B Artzy Ahoy Fox stamp is perfect for both masculine and feminine cards.  Check out what I did:

The paper is from Graphic 45 patterns and solids.  I added some pearls and twine just to spice him up.  My hubby and I are boaters, so I know he'll love this nautical inspired fox (since that's what my hubs is!!).  Here's a close up of the fox that I stamped with Dare 2B Artzy Totally Black Ink, and I colored with Copic Markers.  

The senitment is stamped with Dare 2B Artzy Midnight Blue Ink.  

Check out all D2BA's products here!

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check back for more amazing inspiration, and have a crafty day!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Dare 2B Artzy Blog Hop

Welcome to the 1st Dare 2B Artzy Blog Hop!!

We are so excited to share some fun projects with you, using some of our new stamps for this year!! 

We have released 25 NEW stamp sets!! You can check out all the new products here!!

You should have arrived here from Chris's blog!  If you haven't and would like to hop along with us, please go back to the Dare 2B Artzy Blog to start at the beginning!

Be sure to follow each blog and leave comments along the way for your chance at winning!  We will randomly choose a winner from one of the blogs, so the more you comment, the more chances you have to win!!

Our Blog Hop will end Sunday evening at 7:00pm Central.  We will then post a winner!!

During the hop Dare 2B Artzy is also offering a special Blog Hop discount of 10% off your order placed during the hop!

Enter code: BLOOM at checkout.

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 I am so honored to be part of this crazy, crafty team of beautiful artists.  I know you'll find such beautiful inspiration along the way!  Here's what I created:

I used the fabulous Dare 2B Artzy - Happiness Blooms stamp set along with some Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters collection paper.  The stamps are stamped with Dare 2B Artzy black ink and are colored with Copic markers.  (This ink is FaB - can use water or alcohol markers!)  Here's a close-up of that beautiful flower:

I stamped it three times, colored them, and then fussy cut them.  I then popped layers to add the dimension!  Fun, fun, fun to color this beautiful detailed flower!

It's so much fun to color, in fact, that I'm going to show off a second card:

The background is Tim Holtz Distress ink and some splatters of Mr. Huey's ink.  Such a fun and versatile set!

Your next stop in the hop is Kel's blog! Here's the whole hop order in case you get lost along the way:

Cindy - Dare 2B Artzy

Chris

Karen (you are here)

Kel  (here's your next stop)

Kendra

Monica

Tonya

Tracy

Cindy - Dare 2B Artzy

We hope you are inspired all along the way! 

Check out all D2BA's products here!  Thanks for stopping by!  

Happy Hopping!

Craftily yours,

Karen 

Superstar Dancer

I'm up over at the Oak Tree Stamps blog today with this fun step card:

I love those tiny dancers!  Definitely one of my favorite Oak Tree Stampsets - Moody Ballerina. She is colored up with Copic markers and is the centerpiece of that fun Sizzix Step Up card.  The paper is from Heartfelt Creations Majestic Morning collection.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Please check out all the fun at Oak Tree Stamps! Also, stop and LIKE the Oak Tree Stamps Facebook Page for more fabulous inspiration!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Mon Amour Printer's Tray

I've got a project up today at Cut@Home that I absolutely love.....because it's about me and a guy I love.  I used the beautiful Graphic 45 Mon Amour Collection and a 7Gypsies printers tray to make this:

Here's a close-up of some of the boxes....I used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Tattered rolled flowers - LoVe them!

To see my full supplies list and a video showing you the project details, check out the Cut@Home blog post - here!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Coffee Gift

Today, at Cut@Home, I have a fun way to make a gift out of a package of coffee using the beautiful Heartfelt Creations Coffee Talk Collection!

Here's what I did:

I bought a package of instant Starbucks coffee from Walmart and dressed it up with paper.  Here's what the back side looks like:

A fun idea for a little gift for the coffee lovers!  To see my blog post there with my video and my supplies list, go here.  And thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Baby Dresser Card

I'm up over at the Oak Tree Stamps blog today with this sweet baby card:

That little girl (from the Oak Tree Stamps Baby Bump set) is so freakin' adorable!  Love her.  She is colored with Copic Markers.  That fun dresser is a Sizzix die set from Lori Whitlock.  The paper is from Heartfelt Creations Birds and Blooms collection.

Thanks for stopping by on this Happy Humpday!  Please check out all the fun at Oak Tree Stamps! Also, stop and LIKE the Oak Tree Stamps Facebook Page for more fabulous inspiration!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Gilded Lily with a Tiny Dancer

I've got a post up over at Oak Tree Stamps today using their super fun Moody Ballerina set.  Here's what I made:

That beautiful paper is from the Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Collection.  The girl is colored with Copic Markers.  The flowers are from Heartfelt Creations Delightful Daisies.  The lace is from 3 Girl JAM, and the vine die cut is from Marianne Designs.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure to "LIKE" Oak Tree Stamps on Facebook for more crafty inspiration!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Coffee Talk

I am so excited to be introducing the ALL NEW Heartfelt Creations Coffee Talk Collection to Cut@Home.

Here are a few cards I made with this pretty collection of papers, stamps and dies.

See?!  Pretty, huh?  *smile*  To see my blog post there with my video and my supplies list, go here.  And thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Now and Forever for the Guys

I'm up on the Oak Tree Stamps blog today.  Valentine's Day is a little more than a month away now, so it's a great time to get started on your projects of LoVe!  Like this card with a very dapper young man using Oak Tree Stamps, Now and Forever Set!

Making cards in a masculine theme is hard for me, but using the Heartfelt Creations All Geared Up collection makes it easier.  I added some 3 Girl JAM Jute Ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by on this Happy Humpday!  Please check out all the fun at Oak Tree Stamps! Also, stop and LIKE the Oak Tree Stamps Facebook Page for more fabulous inspiration!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Gilded Lily - SO pretty!

I'm up over at Cut@Home today with some pretty, feminine cards using the Graphic 45 Gilded Lily Collection!

Here are the cards I made:

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I just love those journaling cards from the collection.  Super FuN!  For all the details and the supply list, please check out the Cut@Home blog!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Merry Christmas Birdies

I'm up over at the Timeless Twine blog with my last post as a Timeless Twine-ista!  It's been a beautiful, inspirational two years!  I have loved working with the owner, Stacey, and the design team lead, Deb, SO much.  These two fine beautiful souls have enriched my life, and I took forward to a forever-friendship with them.  I also have loved working with my DT sisters over the last couple years.

Today, just a couple days before Christmas, I am sharing two FuN cards with you just to show you how much fun a little Timeless Twine adds to your projects.  Check it out!

Both of these cards use Timeless Twine in Cherry Red and fun Silver Star Sequins from Bella Creationz.  The paper is from Heartfelt Creations Sparkling Poinsettia, and the stamps are from the Tim Holtz Bird Crazy line.

Thank you ALL for your sweet comments over the last couple years.  I wish all of you the merriest of Christmases ever.

Craftily yours,

Karen

Merry Christmas Bear

My card is being featured today on the Oak Tree Stamps blog!  I decided to use the super fun Oak Tree Stamps Bear Hugs set.  So versatile - look how I used it to create a Christmas card!

The paper is from Heartfelt Creations Sparkling Poinsettia.  I embellished my card with a doily from Bella Creationz and pearls/stars.  The sentiment is from a Tim Holtz Holiday Sentiment die set.

Thanks for stopping by on this Happy Humpday!  Please check out all the fun at Oak Tree Stamps! Also, stop and LIKE the Oak Tree Stamps Facebook Page for more fabulous inspiration!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Christmas Love

I'm up over at 3 Girl JAM today!  I usually get a very early start on my Christmas cards.  This year, not so much!  I'm scrambling, but I sure do love the race!  :)  Here's one I did using the beautiful 3 Girl JAM Denim Crinkle Ribbon from the Saturday Morning Bundle!

The paper was in a stash pile, so I'm not sure what brand it is.  The image is from Tiddly Inks (colored with Copic markers), and I added a couple Tim Holtz tattered flowres.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember you can save 10% off your WHOLE order at 3 Girl JAM by simply putting in savings code KN10.

Craftily yours,

Karen

Merry Christmas

I'm posting today at Bella Creations/Timeless Twine.  I love Christmas and love creating for Christmas.  Today's card is just that - a Christmas card!

I am making this card with my crafter group at work.  Just enough fun sparkly fun.  I used the beautiful Timeless Twine in I decided to create a Christmas card using FuN ornaments and Timeless Twine in Aqua Blue.

That FUN sentiment is from the NEW Bella Creations Holiday Sentiment Stamps.  I used some pretty Bella Creationz Sequins available soon in the Bella Creationz Store.  The die is from the fabulous Tim Holtz (Festive Scribbles), and the paper is some patterned paper I purchased from the open rack at Michaels - as is the glitter paper.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Have you "liked" Timeless Twine on Facebook yet?  You should, so you stay up on all the lovely twine-tastic goodness....

Craftily yours,

Karen

Merry Christmas, Oak Tree Stamps Style

I love Oak Tree Stamps, All I Want for Christmas Set!  Could those wee ones be any cuter?  I think not!  Here's what I created today using this cute set:

I had this WoW glitter paper in my stash, so I decided to use it as a simple background.  The girl is colored with Copic markers:

Face:  E51, E11, E21 and R20

Hair:  E41, E43, E44

Skirt and Hat:  G12, G14

Shirt:  C1

Package:  E11, E13, G26

Thanks for stopping by on this Happy Humpday!  Please check out all the fun at Oak Tree Stamps! Also, stop and LIKE the Oak Tree Stamps Facebook Page for more fabulous inspiration!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Sweet Christmas

I'm up on the 3 Girl JAM blog today.  Christmas is ONLY about a month away.  I can hardly believe it.  I am behind on my cards this year, so I'm making lots in a hurry....like this one:

That pretty 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon is green from the Ribbon Candy Bundle.  The paper is from Graphic 45, A Christmas Carol.  YOU can get a really great deal on the ribbon.  Go check out the 3 Girl JAM store!  If you decide to place an order, use code KN10 for 10% off your WHOLE order!  

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

My Winner from the 3 Girl JAM Hop

Thanks to everyone who hopped with us this weekend at 3 Girl JAM.  My winner is......(insert drum roll here).

Mary Holshouser

Mary - please email me at karey2005 at sbcglobal dot net.  Let me know which two bundles of 3 Girl JAM ribbon you would like, and I'll get them right out to you!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Thankful for 3 Girl JAM Fans Hop

Welcome to my stop on the "Thankful for 3 Girl JAM Fans Blog Hop!"  The 3 Girl JAM design team has joined up with a few of our friends and fans to put together an awesome hop full of inspiration and fun!

3 Girl JAM has put together an awesome prize package of crafty goodness!  To win it, all you have to do is leave a comment on each stop of the hop.  Easy peezy!  3 Girl JAM also has a great sale happening NOW - 40% off ribbons and trims when you use code:  THANKS at checkout!  Wowzers!!

I made a sweet card today using Denim 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon from the Saturday Morning Bundle.

The paper is from Prima "All About Me" and the stamp is from Unity Stamp Company.

I am also giving away two packages of of your choice of 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon from a commenter on my blog - but be sure to leave comments all along the way!  Stop back on Nov 23 to see if you won!!

The full hop order is below:
Julie K. -- http://3girljam.blogspot.com
Rhonda -- http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com
Dawn-- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com
Kim -- http://katydidcards.com
Chriss -- http://www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com
Marji -- http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com
Veronica -- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com
Karen -- http://karey2005.blogspot.com
Susan -- http://scrapathousandwords.blogspot.com
Jessica -- http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
Connie -- http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Donna K -- http://createdbydonnak.blogspot.com
Angela -- http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
Daphne --http://www.craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com
Julie O -- http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com

So, your next stop is at Susan's blog. Thanks so much for hopping with us today!

Craftily yours,
Karen  

Ornament Fun

Christmas is coming!  Yay!  I love Christmas, decorating trees, presents, family and FUN!

Today for Timeless Twine/Bella Creationz, I decided to create a Christmas card using FuN ornaments and Timeless Twine in Cherry Red.

That FUN sentiment is from the NEW Bella Creations Holiday Sentiment Stamps.  I used some pretty Bella Creationz Sequins available soon in the Bella Creationz Store.  The paper is from Heartfelt Creations Sparkling Poinsettia, and the other ornaments are from Memory Box and Tim Holtz Festive Scribbles.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Have you "liked" Timeless Twine on Facebook yet?  You should, so you stay up on all the lovely twine-tastic goodness....

Craftily yours,

Karen

Chibi Boy

I love Oak Tree Stamps Chibi Boy!  It's a SuPeR fun set where you can create the facial expression on the boy that you want.  Like this:

The inside of the card says, "You're How Old?"  I love the stunned expression!  The paper is from Heartfelt Creations, and I used some Timeless Twine and UmWow Studio heart confetti.  His sweet face and hair are colored with Copic Markers.

Thanks for stopping by on this Happy Humpday!  Please check out all the fun at Oak Tree Stamps! Also, stop and LIKE the Oak Tree Stamps Facebook Page for more fabulous inspiration!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Tim Holtz Festive Scribbles

I had a GREAT time creating FuN cards with the Tim Holtz Festive Scribbles dies for Cut@Home!  Love them!

Here's my video showing you the cards:

And here is my favorite card from the post:

See, told you they were fun!  Be sure to check out my Cut@Home blog post to see my other cards and to see my complete supplies list!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Oh Joy, Christmas is Coming

Christmas is coming!  Whoop, whoop!  I could do Christmas crafts all year long (and I do), but there's special excitement when it's right around the corner.  And EVEN more excitement when using the ALL NEW Oak Tree Stamps, All I Want for Christmas, set!

Isn't she JUST the cutest?  The paper is from Stampin' Up (except that gold-ish paper I got at Ms).  I added some 3 Girl JAM lace and ribbon as well as some Timeless Twine.  

Thanks for stopping by on this Happy Humpday!  Please check out all the fun at Oak Tree Stamps! Also, stop and LIKE the Oak Tree Stamps Facebook Page for more fabulous inspiration!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Giving Thanks for Fall

My card is on the Timeless Twine / Bella Creations blog today.  Fall is a beautiful time of year, don't you think?  I live in Northern California; we didn't get much Fall last year (or Winter), but the word is that it's actually going to rain this year.  Fingers crossed!

In honor of Fall, I made this with a triple bow of twine:

That FABULOUS twine is Timeless Twine in Autumn Splendor. AND it's on sale RIGHT now!

Can you believe that price!?!? Crazy!  Stock up now before it's GONE!  I also used some gorgeous gold sequins that will be available at Bella Creationz soon!


Craftily yours,

Karen

Fun with Feathers

I had so much fun creating cards with feathers for Cut@Home!  Here's a couple:

Love this sweet stamp from Penny Black!  Love the Heartfelt Creations Peacock Paisley collection too!

And here's another with Heartfelt Creations Peacock Paisley - this time paired with a feather die from Spellbinders!

Be sure to check out my Cut@Home blog post for a complete supplies list!

Craftily yours,

Karen

3 Girl JAM November Challenge

Another fun challenge has started at 3 Girl JAM Challenge.  It's an anything goes challenge - you just have to use ribbon!  If you want to win the fabulous 3 Girl JAM, prize, you have to use something from the wonderful 3 Girl JAM store.

Here's my card using 3 Girl JAM Green Jeans Crinkle Ribbon from the Saturday Morning Bundle.
 

The paper is from Stampin' Up, and the stamp is a NEW stamp from Oak Tree Stamps!

Please enter the 3 Girl JAM Challenge.  If you need some pretty 3 Girl JAM, use code KN10 to get 10% off your entire purchase at the 3 Girl JAM store!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Woof You

I'm sharing a card today at 3 Girl JAM that I made my husband "just because."  We have a grey/black queensland, and I thought he'd love this:

Ok, maybe it's me that loves it, but he'll appreciate it anyway.  I used the gorgeous 3 Girl JAM Green Jeans crinkle ribbon from the Saturday Morning Bundle.  I also used some 3 Girl JAM Light and Bright Lace.  The paper is from Basic Grey, the stamps are from Oak Tree Stamps, and the hearts are UmWow Studio confetti covered in Liquid Pearls.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember you can save 10% off your WHOLE order at 3 Girl JAM by simply putting in savings code KN10.

Craftily yours,

So Thankful for YOU

I'm up over at Timeless Twine/Bella Creationz today.

So thankful for so many things. Thankful for my family, my friends, my job....and so thankful to YOU for stopping by today to see my SO thankful for YOU card:

The twine is Autumn Splendor Timeless Twine, and those fabulous sequins are from Bella Creationz Orange Sequins collection.  NOW, here's something for YOU to be thankful for:

Now, that's one heck of a deal, my friends!

Have you seen all the pretty stuff over at the Bella Creationz/Timeless Twine etsy store.  More stuff is added all the time, so be sure to check it out!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Ruff Day

Ruff day?  We all have them.....so I made this cute card for a friend who has had a FEW ruff days. It is featured over at Oak Tree Stamps today. today.

That gorgeous ribbon is Ribbon Candy Red.  The paper is from MME, and the stamp is a new release from Oak Tree Stamps.  He is colored with some Copic markers.

Have you joined our 3 Girl JAM Challenge.  Anything goes with ribbon! Do you simply need some 3 Girl JAM goodies, be sure to use code KN10 at the 3 Girl JAM store for a cool 10% off!

Have a lovely weekend, friends :)

Craftily yours,

Karen

Spellbinders Labels

I'm posting today at Cut@Home with some fun ways to use Spellbinders Labels.  Here are the projects I made:

Be sure to check out my Cut@Home blog post for my full supplies list and my video!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Cutesy Christmas

I'm up over at 3 Girl JAM today.  Ready for a Cutesy Christmas?  I love Christmas and love cutesy, so I thought I'd combine them!

That gorgeous ribbon is Merlot from the Wine & Jewel Bundle and Goblin Green from the Spooky Bundle (it's NOT just for Halloween!!).   Ribbon Candy Red.  The paper is from Heartfelt Creations, Sparkling Poinsettia, and the stamp is a sneak peak at a coming new release from Oak Tree Stamps.  He is colored with some Copic markers.

Have you joined our 3 Girl JAM Challenge.  Anything goes with ribbon! Do you simply need some 3 Girl JAM goodies, be sure to use code KN10 at the 3 Girl JAM store for a cool 10% off!

Have a lovely weekend, friends :)

Craftily yours,

Karen

Treat Bags

Today at the Timeless Twine/Bella Creationz blog, I'm sharing with you some cute and easy treat bags for Halloween.  I used the GORGEOUS Halloween Orange & Licorice Timeless Twine and Bella Creationz Glassine Bags on these yummy treats.

The bag toppers are cut with a Spellbinder's Nestabilities label and folded in half.  They are tied onto the bags with that pretty twine and then I taped a Graphic 45 panel to the front.  The best part?  I filled them up with YUMMY M&Ms and had a few left over for a snack :)

Did you see the sale?

Yay!  Love sales, and this one is really great!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,
Karen

Stop by for a Spell

Today is my day at Oak Tree Stamps!  We are featuring the super fun Oak Tree Stamps, Wickedly Cute, stamp set.  Here's what I did using Graphic 45 Rare Oddities paper:

The Copic pens I used to color up that cutey are:

Hair:  Y00, E41, E43
Face:  E50, E53, E93, BV20
Eyes:  YG06, YG63, C7
Dress/Hat:  V93, V95
Socks:  YG63, YG67
Shoes:  C5, C7
Broom:  E33, E35, Y26, Y28

And the ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Spooky Gift Card Holders

Posting today for Cut@Home!  I decided to play with the Graphic 45 Rare Oddities Collection.  Such a fun collection from a fun company.  I also used several Spellbinders Nestibilities to create these fun shaped gift card holders for my sons who are FAR too old to trick or treat.

Without further ado, here are a couple of them:

And here's a video showing you all the cards I made!

To see all the cards I made and a complete supplies list, check out my Cut@Home blog post.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Christmas Creation

Merry Christmas!  Wait, it's only October....whew, still lots of time to get those Christmas creations done.  Like this one I made for my 3 Girl JAM post and will enter into Unity Friday Friends with Flair:

I used 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon in Merlot (from the Wine & Jewels bundle) to accent this adorable snowman from Unity Stamp Company.  The paper is from Heartfelt Creations, Sparkling Poinsettia collection. He is colored with some Copic markers.

Have you joined our 3 Girl JAM Challenge.  Anything goes with ribbon! Do you simply need some 3 Girl JAM goodies, be sure to use code KN10 at the 3 Girl JAM store for a cool 10% off!

Have a lovely weekend, friends :)

Craftily yours,

Karen