Friday, January 27, 2017

Birthday Cupcake

I still can't believe I'm on the Elizabeth Craft Designs team!  I'm so excited to be playing with their wonderful products.  

Here's what I created:



And here are the Copic colors I used to color the image:




My supplies list is below. Before you go, please be sure to stop by the online store at Elizabeth Craft Designs to see all the wonderful products available.  Thanks for stopping by.

Craftily yours,

Karen


Elizabeth Craft Designs -

Other –
Designer Paper - Heartfelt Creations
Nuvo Drops
Copic Markers
Pop Tape
Prima chalk inkers
Molotow Acrylic Premium Paint Pen, White

Growing in Unity, Day 5 - Matching Socks

Happy Friday, Friends.  Thanks to everyone who has stopped by this week.  It's been a fun week, but I couldn't let it end without doing a card using my all-time favorite Unity stamp set - Matching Socks!


Ok, maybe it's one of my favorites - I have so many....but I just love the sentiment on this card.  I'm almost always wearing socks that don't match.  Life is really just too short for that.  The other supplies I used on this card:

Copic Markers:  G40, YG03, YG06, R20, R22, B93, B95, C1
Dare 2B Artzy Paper, Modern Bliss
Candi Dots
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Stitched Rectangles

Thanks again for stopping by this week.  Be sure to leave comments for YOUR chance to win a fun random stamp prize from Unity!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Growing in Unity, Day 4 - Main Squeeze

Day 4 of Growing in Unity!  Thanks for stopping by!  Remember to leave comments on each day of my posts this week for YOUR chance to win a fabulous prize.  Be sure to check out Kathryn's blog as well!

Phyllis Harris....yes, beautiful, sweet and talented and the person whose beautiful art turned me onto Unity Stamp Company several years ago.  I couldn't go through the week without doing one card using a PH image...in this case, I used Unity Stamp Company, You Are My Main Squeeze!


Awwww, that lil wee one is so sweet.  For this card, I used the following supplies:
Copic Markers:  B12, B14, R81, R83, Y00, Y02, E50, E41, E43, Y000, Y01, R20, W2
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Stitched Rectangles
Heartfelt Creations, Birds and Blooms Paper
Timeless Twine
3 Girl JAM Lace
Prima Chalk Inkers

Again, thanks for stopping by....and thanks for your sweet comments!

Craftily yours,

Karen


Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Growing in Unity, Day 3 - Heart & Soul

Happy Humpday, Unity Friends!  Today, I created a Valentine's Day card using Alfie - Heart & Soul Mouse.  Alfie was a stamp-of-the-week.  So many great stamps in my collection came from that program! Here's what I created:


Omigosh, he is so freakin' cute!  To make this card, I used the following:
Copic Markers:  C1, C3, W0, W2, G40, G43, R20, R22
Dare 2B Artzy, Artsy Doodles Paper
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Stitched Rectangles
Tattered Lace, Doily Flourish
Gina Marie, Stitched Banners
Timeless Twine
Memory Box, Small Ringlets
Roses and Pearls from my stash

Thanks ever so much for your sweet comments.  Be sure to leave a comment each day to have a better chance of winning the random stamps prize!  Be sure also to stop by Kathryn's blog each day this week.  She's also Growing in Unity and has some prizes for commenters!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Elizabeth Craft Designs Critter Challenge

Today is an ExCiTiNg day!  Today is the Designer Challenge on the Elizabeth Craft Design's Blog!  Whoop!  Elizabeth Craft Designs has all sorts of wonderful products, and I am so blessed to be able to showcase a few of them.

Here's my first card today (the one that is on the Elizabeth Craft Design's blog) using the soon-to-be-released Bird-Day Party Stamps from Elizabeth Craft Designs.


Copics used:  RV04, RV06, RV14, RV17, YR21, YR24, YR14, BG53, BG57, E41, E42

The images on both my cards are cut out with Stitched Circles.  The colored die cut circles on both cards is one pass with the Fitted Frames 5-Lace Circles.  The background and circles paper are cut with the Watercolor Paper, and the colored paper is Sunflower Soft Finish Cardstock.

On this first card, I daubered Tim Holtz Distress Ink in:
Smaller Circle - Broken China
Larger Circle - Picked Rasberry
Background - Fossilized Amber, Mowed Lawn, Picked Raspberry

I spritzed the whole thing with water and then added a little Tea Dye to the edges and layered on the pieces.  I added the cake from the Bird-Day Party set that I cut with the coordinating dies...and a couple Nuvo drops for finish.

I had some extra lace circles, so I created:


Copics used:  YG03, YG06, B93, B95, Y06, Y08, YR14

For this one, I daubered Broken China and Salty Ocean onto my craft mat and spritzed it with water and then put the paper into the ink.  I splattered some yellow Dylusions ink.  I inked the two circles the same way (larger one is Blueprint Sketch; smaller one is Mowed Lawn).  I added some lace and crinkle ribbon and finished it with a couple pearls and a sentiment from General Sentiments Stamps.

Wow, that was fun.  Thanks for hanging in with me on the longer-than-usual post.

Craftily yours,

Karen

Growing in Unity, Day 2 - Life is Better with Friends

Welcome to Day 2 of my Growing in Unity Week.  Be sure to leave comments each day for a chance to win a fabulous prize package of 25 random stamps from Unity Stamp Company!  Whoop!  Kathryn is also Growing in Unity this week.  She's got some GrEaT stuff lined up for you too.

Today, I created a card that is a bit outside my normal wheelhouse using Unity Stamp Company, Spanky!  (I love the name of this stamp-of-the-week set!!)


Eeek, I love that lil bird!  The background of this card is Ken Oliver Color Burst on TH watercolor cardstock.  The birdie is colored with Y06, Y08 and YR16 Copics.  I added some pink Nuvo drops for the heart and some yellow ones to the background.  In both cases, the Nuvo picked up some of the background ink (which is why they are all or partly green.  I thought that was a cool effect.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and for your sweet comments.

Craftily yours,

Karen

Monday, January 23, 2017

Zoo Baby Birthday

Today, I'm excited to be showing off another "soon-to-be-released" stampset from Elizabeth Craft Designs, called Zoo Babies.



Cute stamps, right?  They are colored with Copics:

Giraffe:  YG91 (for darkening up the edges a little), Y32, Y35, YR14, YR16, R91, R93, E33, E94
Elephant:  C1, C3, C5, R81, R83, BG53, BG57, Y15, Y18

The birdie, balloon and flower were colored with a mish mash of the same color pallette.  I was having such fun with these stamps that I decided to decorate inside too!  Here's the inside:



I super-dee-duper love that bear!  My full supplies list is below.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Supplies:
Elizabeth Craft Designs, General Sentiments Stamps
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Zoo Babies Stamps (Coming Soon)
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Twist Circle Pop-Up Dies
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Stitched Rectangles Dies
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Soft-Finish Cardstock, Bright Orange
Lawn Fawn, Hello Sunshine Pattern Paper
Copics
Orange enamel dots





Growing in Unity, Day 1 - Decorate My Life

Welcome to my week of Growing in Unity!  As you may know, there are two people Growing in Unity each week this year, so be sure to check Kathryn's blog too!  Each of us will be giving away TWO prize packages from Unity Stamp Company from those who comment on our blogs.  How generous and sweet of Unity!

Today, I used Unity Stamp Company, Decorate My Life to create this:


I super love this owl!  I created this card with the following supplies:
Copic Markers:  R35, R37, R39, R81, R83, R85, C1, E41, E42, E43
Carta Bella, Devoted Paper
3 Girl JAM Lace
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Fitted Rectangles
Flowers and pearls from my stash

The snow "spots" on the color is done with a Molotow Acrylic Paint Pen.

I've created so many long-term friendships in the Unity crafting community.  You all decorate my life!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Birdie Birthday

Eek, it's ME up over at the Elizabeth Craft Designs blog.  I still can't believe it!  I'm so excited to be playing with their wonderful products.  

Here's what I created:


And here are the Copic colors I used:



I used YG03, YG06, Y06, and Y08 for the flowers in the circle.


Step by step instructions can be found on the Elizabeth Craft Designs blog and my supplies list is below  Before you go, please be sure to stop by the online store at Elizabeth Craft Designs to see all the wonderful products available.  Thanks for stopping by.

Craftily yours,

Karen

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Love the Presents

I know, I know.  Christmas is not just about the presents....but come on y'all, don't ya just love opening up that surprise?  Especially if it's a something homemade with love?  That's the challenge at Christmas Card Challenges.  Get your cards made all year long to give with love at the holidays.  Avoid that last minute rush.  This week's optional challenge is an inspiration photo with lots of pretty presents!



The stamp is from Paper Nest Dolls (Santa Ellie with Gift), and the paper is from Stampin' Up. The Copic markers I used were:

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E21, E93
Hair:  E50, E33, E35
Clothes:  R35, R37, R59, C1, C3, C5, C7
Present:  G43, G46, Y26, Y28

I am entering this card into the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Friday, January 13, 2017

Sleepin' Pups

Today, I'm giving a sneaky peek of a "soon-to-be-released" stamp set from Elizabeth Craft Designs called Dreamers.  It's an adorable set of sleeping cutie patootie animals....like this pup:


That FuN pawprint stencil is called Hearts and Pawprints and is also "soon-to-be-released."  Love it.  I used Tim Holtz distress inks in Wilted Violet, Salty Ocean, Mowed Lawn, Fossilized Amber, Dried Marigold and Festive Berries.  The pup is cut with an Elizabeth Craft Designs, Stitched Circles die.  The frame around it is an Elizabeth Craft Designs, Dotted Scallop Circles die.  They fit perfectly together!  The green paper is Elizabeth Craft Designs, True Green Soft Finish Cardstock, and the background uses the Elizabeth Craft Designs, Watercolor Paper.  The pup is colored with Copics - W0, W2, W3, G46, and V15.

And then I used the "soon to be released" Butterfly Kaleidoscope Stencil, for another card with the Dreamers stamps and the watercolor paper:


The color cardstock in this case is Elizabeth Craft Designs, Mint Green Soft Finish Cardstock.  I took pictures of the process.  Using Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Wilted Violet, Fossilized Amber, Cracked Pistachio, and Salty Ocean, Here's what I did for the background.


And then for behind the stamp, I spritzed the stencil and turned it over, like this:


Seriously love that sleepin' pup from the Elizabeth Craft Designs, Dreamers Stamps.  AND I totally love the new stencils.

Thanks for hanging with me during this longer-than-usual post.  And thanks for stopping by.  Before you go, please go check out:

Elizabeth Craft Designs, Online Store
Elizabeth Craft Designs, Facebook Page - give it a like!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Owl Share...

I've got a FuN Valentine's Day project over on the Dare 2B Artzy Blog using Artzy Doodles Paper and the Wedding Owl Stamps.  Here's what I created:


I just LoVe her.  She is colored with the following Copic markers:
Owl:  E41, E42, E43, YR12, YR14
Flowers:  R81, R83, B26, B29, R56, R59, Y19
Clothes:  G40, G43, G46, B41, B45, R81, R83

The circle around her is die cut from an Elizabeth Craft Designs, Beaded Circle Frames, and the sentiment is cut using an Elizabeth Craft Designs, Dotted Scallop Circles.

Before you leave, be sure to "like" the Dare 2B Artzy Facebook Page!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Get Well

Excited to be sharing another card made with a stamp from Elizabeth Craft Designs using the Hedgehog Daisy, All Seasons Stamps.I made this card for my DT application....and I guess they liked it because I made the team!  (Still am pinching myself!!)  Here's what I created!


Awwww, Daisy is adorable!  The paper is from Heartfelt Creations, Classic Rose collection.  Unfortunately, I forgot to write down which Copics I used....  The flowers are from a box in my craft room!  :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Friday, January 6, 2017

With Love

I'm up on the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog today (can't Buh-Lieve I'm saying that!!) with inspiration for the Anything Goes Challenge!  Here's what I did:


Oh, how I love these dolls!  Love Strung Ellie is available in digi stamp.  Here are the Copic colors I used:


I love watching her come to life in color!  I used Heartfelt Creations, Sugar Hollow Paper Collection along with some paper roses from my stash and some Nuvo drops in Crushed Grape.  I think she's perfect for Valentine's day!

Thank you for stopping by today,

Craftily yours,

Karen

Monday, January 2, 2017

My Wish - Granted!

EEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek, I am on the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog Design Team!  Woop, woop!  I couldn't be more thrilled to showcase these adorable dolls!  Here's what I did for my first challenge post:



Cute, right??  I used the adorable Some Bunny Loves You digi-stamp.  If you are a rubber stamp fan, you can also find her in rubber - here.   She is colored with the following Copic markers:

I used Heartfelt Creations Sunrise Lily Paper Collection along with some lace, Timeless Twine, and Nuvo Drops, Buttermilk.

Hope you join the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes.

Craftily yours,

Karen

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Christmas Color Challenge

Happy NEW Year!  May 2017 bring us all blessings, happiness and health!  Yes, Christmas just ended, but next Christmas is a mere 11.5 months away!  For those of us who join in the Christmas Card Challenges, there's never a last-minute rush to make cards!  The current (optional) challenge is a color challenge:


These colors screamed vintage at me, so I colored up this adorable little snowman from Unity Stamp Company with my Copic markers (C1, C3, W0, W2 with a YR14 nose):


Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Super Exciting News

I'm super excited to now be on the Elizabeth Craft Designs - Coloring Team!  I love to color....and there's some cool things coming.  Today, I'm posting one of the cards that I made for the Design Team Application!


The image on this card is from Elizabeth Craft Designs, Hedgehog Daisy, All Seasons. I used the following Copic Markers to color her:

Hedgehog hair and skin:  E51, E53, E55, E27, E39
Clothes:  R81, R83, R85, B93, B95, B97
Flower:  Y21, Y26, Y28, G40, G43

I also used Elizabeth Craft Designs, Flower Set 1 die (sorry, no link - couldn't find it on the site...)

Thank you for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

A Troll Merry Christmas

When I first saw Paper Nest Dolls Troll Ellie, I absolutely fell in love with her!  I decided to stretch her a bit for a holiday card.  Here's what I did:


Isn't she just fabulous!  I colored her with my Copics:

Dress:  R35, R37, G43, G46
Skin:  E000, E00, E11, R21
Flower:  YG61, YG63, R56, R59
Hair:  E23, E25, E27

And I'm entering her into the Paper Nest Dolls December Challenge.

Merry Christmas!

Craftily yours,

Karen

You're Weird....

I'm excited to be guest designing for Gerda Steiner Designs today using the new Llama Tell You stamps.  So stinkin' cute!

Here's what I did:


I love that lil armadillo!  He just made me so happy.  The paper is from Amy Tangerine, Finders Keepers.  I colored him with Copic markers:  R20, R22, W1, W3, C1, C3, and R83.  Llllllllove him and the lllllama that I used to decorate the inside:


Could he BE any cuter??!  I colored him with W1, W3, E53, E55, and R22.  This is an adorable set with adorable sentiments!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Christmas Caroling

The new (and always optional) challenge this week at Christmas Card Challenges is Christmas Carolers.  Last year, one of my bosses came around with a group of students to Christmas carol to the staff.  I tried to capture her hair color in the my creation:


The paper is from a stack of papers in my stash.  The holly berry paper is from DCWV.  I have no idea of the other paper brand; just thought they looked pretty together.  LoVeD to color her with the following Copic markers:

Skin:  E000, E11, E21, E04
Hair:  Y32, Y38, Y28, E33
Dress:  YG61, YG63, YG67, R56, R59
Shoes:  E33, E35
Music Book:  E11, E13, E15
Hat leaves/berries:  YG17, YG07, R59

I'm entering this sweet girl into the Tiddly Inks Challenge - A Very Merry Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Friday, December 16, 2016

Dare 2B Artzy Holiday Hop

Welcome to Dare 2B Artzy's Holiday Blog Hop!!


Can you believe the Holidays are right around the corner?!  It's already the middle of December!! 
Our Designers thought it would be fun to have a Blog Hop sharing Holiday inspiration with you!  Just in case you still need some holiday crafting ideas!!  They all have created some lovely 3D Holiday Gifting Ideas!! 


You should have arrived here from the Dare 2B Artzy 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!!
Winner will receive a stamp set and ink pad!!
Blog Hop will end Sunday evening at 7:00pm Central. 
We will then post a winner!!
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In trying to figure out what I wanted to do for the hop, I went to Pinterest and saw these adorable little party favors.


So easy and cute!  I plan to use these to decorate up my holiday table!  I just broke out dies and teh fun Dare 2B Artzy Penguin Fun Stamp Set and the beautiful Dare 2B Artzy Holly Days Paper Collection and went to town.  I jabbed a toothpick into the chocolate kiss and glued it all together!  I thought I'd add a few kisses to each table setting when I do Christmas dinner.  Here's a couple more I made:


Thanks for stopping by! 
Your next stop in the hop is the ever-so-Artzy Chris's blog
We hope you are inspired all along the way! 
Check out all D2BA's products here!
Happy Hopping!

Craftily yours and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Karen

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Teapot Get Well

I'm always in need of get well cards, so I decided to take a wee break from Christmas crafting for today's Dare 2B Artzy post:



How fun is that?  I love the hippy vibe!  I used the Dare 2B Artzy In Bloom Paper and Serenity Tea Stamps.  I colored it with the following Copic markers:
YG03, YG06, YG17, R81, R83, R85, B93, B95, B97

I added a little lace, some felt flowers and some Nuvo drops.  Love it.

Before you leave, be sure to "like" the Dare 2B Artzy Facebook Page!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Growing in Unity Blog Hop

TODAY is a fun day.  It's the "Growing in Unity Blog Hop" day!  You have reached my stop on the hop.  For my card today, I used the Unity Blow Your mind Set.  I fell in love with this set watching the videos that Jolande did.  Love the HuGe flower!


The background is Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Mustard Yellow, Mowed Lawn and Broken China with the edges done in Black Soot.  I stamped the mesh stamp and the sentiment stamp (from a grab bag) with Walnut Stain and used Encore Gold ink for the splats.  I colored the flower with Copic markers R83, R85 and R89.

Here's the inside:


Here's the hop order - after the Unity blog:
Rebecca WongScrappingwithluv.blogspot.com.
Karen Nofzigerhttp://karey2005.blogspot.com <-- you are here
Amy Martin Jonesthetigershaven.blogspot.com
Teri Bursonhttp://wavingmywand.blogspot.com
Helen Bisesiwww.htbcreations.com
Tammy Murphyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-FqNi5F6NYdBxDXOmx-YQ
Tenia NelsonJazzypaper.blogspot.com
Larissa Pittmanhttp://www.muffinsandlace.com/



So hop away now to Amy's blog!  And thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Candy Cane Christmas

I'm excited for the new (and always optional) challenge at Christmas Card Challenges.  This week's challenge is Candy Canes.

My first thought went to red & white striped candy canes, but I decided to do something a little different:



The stamp is from Paper Nest Dolls, and the paper is from Heartfelt Creations, Celebrate the Season.  I love how she turned out!  Cute in purple and teal!  The Copic markers I used were:

Skin:  E000, E00, E11
Hair:  E50, E21, E31, E43
Clothes/Candy Cane:  V01, V12, V04, V06, BG53, BG57, YG61, YG63, C1, C3, C5

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Let It Snow

Today is December 1.  Only a few days left to finish up those holiday cards and get them mailed!  Here's a fun and easy card Dare 2B Artzy style:



I used the Dare 2B Artzy Holly Days Paper and Penguin Fun Stamps.  I embossed a piece of white paper with an embossing folder and cut a circle out of the middle of it.  Then on top of the "hole," I layered up a doily, some D2BA paper, the white cut-out and a penguin.  I added ribbon, twine, and some Nuvo drops.  Easy and fun!

Before you leave, be sure to "like" the Dare 2B Artzy Facebook Page!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Catching the Big One

My husband loves to fish, so I decided to make up this fun card using paper and stamps from Dare 2B Artzy:




The paper I used is from the Modern Bliss Collection, and the stamp is Gone Fishin'.  Super fun set; I had so much fun coloring him up with the following Copic markers:

Hat:  E41, E43, E53, E55
Fish:  G41, G43, YG03, YG17
Boot:  E21, E23, E25
Shirt: BG72, BG75. BG78
Overalls:  B93, B95, B97
Skin:  E000, E00, E11
Shoes:  W2, W3, BG72, BG75
Pole:  E35, E37
Sunglasses: C1, C3, C5, C7

So, before you leave, be sure to "like" the Dare 2B Artzy Facebook Page!  Also, JOIN our Dare 2B Artzy Fall Challenge!  I dare you to be ARTZY!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen




Sunday, November 27, 2016

Funky Christmas

I am SO excited to be back on the Christmas Card Challenges design team.  This team makes Christmas cards all year long....this way, we don't have to scramble last minute to get our cards done!


My official term doesn't start until next week, but I had a card ready and decided to go ahead and post it for the Anything Goes Challenge!


I colored up this new-to-me Saturated Canary image with the following Copic markers:

Hair:  E31, E33, E35
Eyes:  YG17
Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E4, E93
Dress, socks, shoes, ribbons:  YG61, YG63, YG67, BG72, BG75, R35, R37, G05, G07, G29

The paper is from Basic Grey Aspen Frost.  I really LoVe her funky outfit and big feet!  CuTe!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Thanksgiving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!  Feeling thankful for my family and friends today and for some crafty fun time.  Here's what I made for Dare 2B Artzy style:



I used the Dare 2B Artzy Happiness Blooms Set and colored with Copics:
B34, BV11, Y32.  To finish it off, I added some Nuvo drops.  Easy and fun!

Before you leave, be sure to "like" the Dare 2B Artzy Facebook Page!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,



Karen

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Gnome Ellie for Christmas

I recently got a new-to-me Paper Nest Dolls image called Gnome Ellie.  I couldn't wait to color her up.  I'm in a Christmas card making mood, so I holiday'd her up:


She's cute, huh?  I colored her with the following Copics:

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, R20
Dots:  Y26, Y28
Rest of clothes:  R35, R37, C1, C5, C7
Hair:  Y21, E33, E35
Flowers:  R56, R59, R35, R37, G40, G43

I'm entering this card as my second entry into the Paper Nest Dolls Anything Goes Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

A Tiddly Thanks

Tiddly Inks has a new "Thanks Challenge" this week.  With Thanksgiving right around the corner, that's perfect.  Here's what I created with Fairy Fae:



I just love her!  I colored her with the following Copic markers:

Skin:  E00, E11, E13, BV00
Hair:  E23, E25
Flowers, clothes and wings:  R81, R83, R85, YG00, YG03, YG06, V20, V22, V25

The paper is from Heartfelt Creations, Sugar Hollow.  The "thanks" die is from Dare 2B Artzy.  I layered it up three times and covered it with clear Nuvo drops.  I also added some accent Nuvo drops around the flowers.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen

Friday, November 11, 2016

Troll Girl

Paper Nest Dolls has a new anything goes challenge up on their blog.  It seemed like a fun day to color up Paper Nest Dolls, Troll Ellie.


I had fun playing with some Nuvo drops....and even added some to the spots on her dress.  Love the popping up of her polka-dots.



The Copics I used:

Hair:  E21, E23, E25
Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E93, BV20
Clothes:  B93, B95, B97, BG72, BG75
Sky and Grass:  BG000, BG01, YG03, YG07
Flower and Bows:  Y00, Y02, G40, G43

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you have a glorious day.

Craftily yours,

Karen

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Artzy Gift Card Holder

Gift cards and cash are a regular gift in my house - my boys like that best!  So, I have to craft them up some gift card holders.  Here's one Dare 2B Artzy style:



I cut a piece of cardstock at 5.5" x 11".  I scored it at 4.25" and again at 8.5".  I taped down the edges inside.  Here's what it looks like:



I literally only had $1 in my purse when I went to take the picture, but I'll add a wee bit more for Christmas morning.  I used the Dare 2B Artzy Holly Days Collection Paper Pack. I love the collection of patterns!  The background paper is so fun.  No need to add a sentiment (unless you want to!).  The adorable penguin and tree are from the Dare 2B Artzy Penguin Fun stamps.

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Thanks for stopping by today!

Craftily yours,

Karen