A Dare 2B Artzy Aaarf Card

Welcome Dare 2B Artzy fans!!

We have an adorable and cray-cray Queensland Heeler named Chief.  When we go do something that has fireworks, we kennel him (because fireworks terrify him), so I decided to make a card for the nice people who care for him.

I used two different Dare 2B Artzy stamp sets - Puppy Talk and Pet Lovers.  The gorgeous paper I used can be found in the Dare 2B Artzy In Bloom Paper Pack.  One special thing about this paper is that even the "ends" can be used.  That fun dotted line is actually the end where the name of the paper can be found!

Here's a close-up of that adorable puppy!

The Dare 2B Artzy Pet Lovers set has really fun sentiments like this one that I used to decorate the inside:

The Copic Markers I used to color the pup are:

Hearts:  R83
Pup:  C1, C3, C5, R21
Collar:  B32, B34

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check back for more amazing inspiration!  Stay crafty!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Graphic 45 Design Team Audition 2016

I'm throwing my hat in the ring for the Graphic 45 Design Team.  I super love their products and would love an excuse....errrr.....I mean, OPPORTUNITY to play with them more :)

Here are three of my favorite Graphic 45 projects:

A Graphic 45, Mon Amour, Printer's Tray.  The original post can be found here.

A mixed media box that I turned into a special occasions calendar using Graphic 45, Time to Flourish.  The original post can be found here.

A bright, any occasion card using Graphic 45, A World's Fair.  The original post can be found here.

Here's a tutorial I did on YouTube:

AND I did another video describing how I made some cards using the fabulous Graphic 45, Enchanted Forest collection.  Here's my video:

If you want a look at more of my Graphic 45 projects, you can click "here"!

Wish me luck!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Coloring Books

I've got a fun and unusual post over at Cut@Home today about coloring books.  Cut@Home has a great selection of coloring books now, so I hope you'll check them out!

Here's the coloring book page I did:

It's colored with my fun new Chameleon pens.  And I decided to take it a step further and made a couple cards:

And here's another card I made with a different page that was full of leaves!

Thanks for stopping by today!  For a full list of supplies I used, be sure to check out my Cut@Home blog post!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Enchanted Forest

Hi there, everyone!  Making cards is definitely a passion of mine.  Some of my favorite projects are those made with vibrant colors and fun graphics - like the colors and graphics that are in Graphic 45 Enchanted Forest!  Here's what I made using the 12 x 12 papers for this week's post for Cut@Home:

And this:

For my complete supplies list and a video showing more about the papers, be sure to check out my Cut@Home blog post!

Craftily yours,

Karen

It's a Boy!

I'm up over at Oak Tree Stamps today sharing a baby card using the super-cute Baby Bumps Set.

One of my colleagues is having a baby sprinkle next week.  I didn't know, but apparently, a "sprinkle" is a shower after the first baby.  LOL, cute.  She's having a boy, so I made her a card!

The paper I used is from Heartfelt Creations, Birds and Blooms.  I colored up that cute preggers woman and colored her with Copic markers as follows:

Skin:  E00, E01, E11, R21 (used E4 for the mouth)
Hair:  Y21, YR24, E35
Dress:  YG61, YG63, YG67
Onesie:  B93, B95
Eyes:  B32, B93, C9

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure to check out Oak Tree Stamps for all the new goodies, especially if you're into planners and stickers.  They have some really cute new releases!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Doily Fun

Today is my FuN post day over at Cut@Home!  My post today is all about doilies.  I love adding pretty doilies as embellishments to my cards, so I decided to expand that with different types of doilies and came up with the following.

First, here's my video showing you the cards up close:

The doily on this first card is die cut - Tattered Lace Doily Flourish!  So much pretty detail!

Then I stamped a doily using the Spellbinders Celebra'tions Doily Fun Stamp!

Next, I embossed a doily using the Spellbinders Celebra'tions Doily Art Embossing Folder.  (Of particular note in this card is that fun and funky flower from Dare 2B Artzy, Totally Tracy Collection - Be Bold.  

And finally, I used a "regular" doily, inked up with TH Walnut Distress Ink on this fun-filled Graphic 45 card.

To see my full supplies list, be sure to check out the Cut@Home Blog Post.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

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:

and

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