Time for Papercrafting.

Hello All,

I decided to blog again and do some paper crafting.  I thought it would be a great distraction from the corona virus. Thanks for taking the time to drop by.   I made this card for the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge using this for my color scheme and Arty Divas

Linking to:  Cupcake Inspirations

Arty Divas

Hello Friends!!!

Hello Friends!!

I made this card to showcase one of the new stamps from Just for Fun stamps.  I used three colors of inks for the green balsam.  I used some fall colors because I am ready for fall weather. 

 Have a great day!

Just for Fun Friends Stamps used: are flowers sentiment found HERE and the Balsam Branch found HERE.

Linking to:

• Artistic Inspirations - 2W, E3 - (Week 1) Anything Goes 
• Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
• Use Your Stuff - W, JFF, use your stash - (Deadline Sept 7) Anything Goes

Christmas Time...

Christmas is everywhere!  Christmas items already stocked in the stores.

  Be sure to hurry and get your rubber stamps to make your Christmas cards.

I bring you another Christmas card today as Just for Fun Stamps celebrates Christmas in July.

I layered many pieces including burlap then took the stamped image colored the background and stamped another image and took the bird and popped him off the card.

I used the Just for Fun Rubber Stamp:  Partridge with Pears which you can find HERE.

Have a wonderful day and enjoy making your friends and

 family their handmade by you Christmas cards. 

Linking to the following challenges
Hiding in my Craftroom Lots of Layers
My time to craft:  Christmas in July
Daring Cardmakers:  Christmas in July 
Simply Papercraft Anything Goes 

Stampfest...

Hello!!! 

 I have for you today a St Patricks Day Card.  Not your typical one but one using a large green sparkly heart. Using green sparkle embossing powder, I embossed this large heart from the Romantic Sheet from Just for Fun Rubber Stamps. Then I added tiny gems to the center of the designs in center, a simple paper bow and computer generated sentiment.

KISS ME ---I'm Irish!

I hope you have a great day!!!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Linking to the following challenges:

• Crafting from the Heart- Always Anything Goes
• Craft Your Passion -  - Always Anything Goes
• Monday Morning Challenge  Anything Goes
• Glitter n Sparkle - #122 Anything Goes
• Stamping Sensations FEBRUARY:  Anything Goes
• That Craft Place - 2W, 1E - Anything Goes

StampFest is Here!

If you are a Florida resident or just down for the winter; come on out for some stamping & paper crafting fun!
StampFest Winter is this Saturday February 7 from 9am-5pm at the Matheos Hall at the Holy Trinity Greek Church, 409 Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765.Tickets are available at the door.
Complete information including directions & class availability is online at
http://www.stampfest.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SFBTBREGSome classes for Friday Februray 6 still have availability so sign up now!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Debby and RickStampFest, Inc.
727-376-6289www.stampfest.com
info@stampfest.com

Its your Birthday! WISH Big!!!

Hello !

  Excited to say I have been asked and accepted for my 2nd term with Just for Fun Rubber Stamps!!

I have created a simple card with lots of sparkle for those who have 

January Birthdays--like my sister.

Supplies:  Just for Fun Rubber Stamps:  

Unmounted Birthday Sheet 

(using cake and candle)

   Unmounted Sentiments Sheet

cardstock, archival ink, stickles and a few gems.

Linking to the following challenges:

• Quirky Crafts - 2W - #1 Clean and Simple
• That Craft Place - 2W, 1E - Monochromatic
• Stempelsonnen Challenge - 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus - No.132 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes

Wags n Whiskers new challenge is:

Back to School / For a Teacher

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I created this fun card using Gemma and Bellas Spring Fun Digi

The precious kitty walking her kitten to school! LOL....

I used colored pencils, sparkles, dp and this cute digi to make CAS card just for a little one heading off to  their first day of school! Oh, what wonderful days they were!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!

Linking to: 
Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Back To School

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #49 Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes

 

 

 

 

 

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10King James Version (KJV)

⁹ Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
¹⁰ For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

 

 

 

Just For Fun!

 

Hello Everyone!!!

Hope you are enjoying your summer, here is a card to send just because you care. 

Don't you love receiving a card in the mail!  I think everyone does.

 

 

Using Stamptangle Zen Flowers from Just for Fun Stamps,

I created this golden card with gold pearl accents, sequins, using colored pencils and glitter. 

 

Linking to the following challenges:
That Craft Place Anything Goes

Crafting at the Weekend Anything Goes

Less is More CAS

 

 

Have a wonderful day!

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

<< Psalms 147:10

 

 

 

Just for Fun Rubber Stamps!

Hello Everyone!
Today is my first blog post as a design team member for Just for Fun Stamps.  I am thrilled to be a part of the team.  You must check out their stamps HERE. Today, I created a card using the Stamptangle Owl Stamp and the You're a Whoot Sentiment (links to actual stamps below card).  I framed the owl then used color pencils, chalks, and a little sparkle and gems to create this card.

 

 

Supplies Used:  Just for Fun  Stamptangle Owl Be There, Small, Product ID E3797

You're a Whoot Sentiment Product ID B3772

 

Hope you have a creative day!

Hugs,

Kim B

Happy 4th!!!

 

Happy 4th!!  A little late!

Hope everyone has been doing well!

We moved and I have been super busy, decorating our new home!

Here is a card I made before the move, using one of Sunflowerfields digis. 

I love turquoise blue and red together..

 

Linking to:  Crafty Sentiments W, 1E, SIO - Red White & Blue
Craft for the Craic - M, 5E (First Friday of the month) - July -Your Favorite Colors
Fussy and Fancy - 2W - No.117 - (W2 of 2) - Summertime
Sami Stamps - M, SIR (first Friday of month)- No.15 - Add Polka Dots
Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, 2E, SIO - No. 132 - (W2 of 2) -  Summer Fun


**God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. —Psalms 46:1

Thank you!

Using Paper Smooches Freebie Bird and Sentiment, I created this card.

  I masked the center and stamped to shades of blue on the card on each side.  

Linking to Paper Smooches Anything Goes Challenge

FBD March Digi Release and Blog Hop

Good Morning.

It is time for our Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop and Digi Release.

Our first hop stop is at Freshly Brewed Challenges. 

If you have already visited the challenge blog 

 and are arriving here from Patti's blog, you are right on track! 

Pack your bags, we're going on a trip!

Hop along with us to check out some fantastic, NEW,  travel themed digital stamps.

I am excited to share the new digi travel girl with you today.

Embosed, colored with prismacolor pencils,

 ribbon, doiley, and layered flower.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

I hope you enjoyed your visit here at my blog. 

It's time for you to pick up your bag and travel on to your next destination.

My friend Beth is waiting with open arms and has a fresh pot of

creativity brewed up just for your viewing pleasure!

Remember, comment on each hop stop for a chance to win a free digi from this release.

The hop ends on March 12, 11:59 PM EST

Have a blessed day!

Hop Order:

Freshly Brewed Challenges

Amy

Sally

Desire

Vicky

Lori

Sheryl

Rhonda

Marji

Patti

Kim

Beth

Linda

Lisa

Heather


Linking to the following challenges:

Catered Crop:  Safe Travels
Stamping Sensations Pretty in Pink
The Craft Garden Pastels
The East Wind Use a Digi

Its almost Spring but still not close enough so take the time and have a cup of creativity at Fresh Brewed Designs......

Using Fresh Brewed Designs Stamps,
  Snow in Love      
     I created this simple birthday card colored with prismacolor pencils and used washi tape.  I thought it would be cute for a childs birthday in one of the winter months.  Everyone loves a friendly snowman.

Have a wonderful day!

Linking to:

Bunny Zoes Hearts/Love

Digi Makeover Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze Use a Digi

Also, please stop by and join the blog hop

Proverbs 18:10

King James Version (KJV)

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Oh no!!! I caught a bug...

     

OH MY!!! I'VE CAUGHT A BUG!!! 

Don't you worry, you'll want to catch it too!

It's time to check out Fresh Brewed Designs New Digital Stamps for February.

There are 5 new images being released today, but you will have to  HOP in full to see them all! 

If you are arriving here from Sally's blog, then you are right on track! 

If not then you need to skip on back to the start at Freshly Brewed Challenges. 

I am so excited to share my project with you.  My card features the NEW DIGI

Cutie Bug Lolly from this month's release

As much as I hate to see you go, it is time for you to BUZZ on over to my 

friend Edwina's blog to see the adorable  project she has prepared for you. 

Be sure to hop through in full for a chance to win a free digi from this release!!! 

This hop starts today, February 10th, and ends on February 12, 11:59 PM EST. 

Have a happy and blessed day.  

Hop order:

Freshly Brewed Challenges

Lori

Linda 

Amy

Sheryl  

Vicky 

Patti 

Rhonda

Sally 

Kim

Edwina 

Lisa

Marji

Beth

Have a wonderful Day!!

Linking to the following challenges:

Challenges for Everybody:  Anything Goes
Suzy Bees Anything Goes
That Craft Place Valentine

Food Art! WOW....Come join the challenge...

Inspiration Challenge #27 :

Speedy TV Inspiration Challenge

Sweet snowman used. Asking little bird if we can be friends.  I love the black and white with pop of color.

Please come join in on the challenge at  Speedy TV Inspiration Challenge 

Hope your day is wonderful.

Blooms & Blooms

Challenge :

Speedy TV Inspiration Challenge

Inspiration 

Come on over to Speedy TV and join us for another fun challenge.  There are tutorials and galleries and lots of fun things at Speedy TV.

This weeks Inspiration Challenge is Wreaths:  What lovely wreaths they are:

Here is my card which I used the above one with Sunflowers and Red door...

Using Big Blooms Stamp Set, I made this card coloring with prismacolor pencils and chalks.

Linking to the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge:  In the garden, add Butterflies

Twisted Tuesday:  Use the color pink & twist outdoor things

Created with Love Anything Goes 

The Paper Girls: Photo Inspiration The Pink Flower

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Isaiah 58:11

New International Version (NIV)

11 The Lord will guide you always;
    he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
    and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
    like a spring whose waters never fail

Those who know Him, know its true. 

Western Decor

Hello There!!
Western Decor is not my thing however look at these neat rooms that Shirley Q found for us to use for our inspiration for this weeks Inspiration Challenge at Speedy TV.  So pick one of these and join us for a challenge.  I chose the first picture as my inspiration.  Using some of my favorite colors:  neutrals.

Using the Lucky You Stamp Set from Marks Finest Papers, I stamped the image and used prismacolor pencils and blending medium, highlight with a light dusting of glitter.  The torn paper and twine add to the western flair!

Linking this card to the following challenges:
Loves Rubber Stamps:  Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments: Animals

Hope your day is HAPPY!!!

Psalm 27:4

King James Version (KJV)

4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lordall the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.

Chalkboard Tutorial/Black Velvet Poster Art

Here is a quick and fun tutorial.  

The result is a chalkboard like or those fuzzy black posters that you color with markers.

Using Embossing Ink, I took MFP stamp set Dino News Stamp Set . 

 Stamped the image onto black cards stock. 

 Using Prismacolor pencils and a blending medium, dip your pencil into the medium and color your image. It provides a smooth, smooth blending pencil and wow image. Is it chalk or is it marker?

 Here is the pencils and blending medium.  I just put a little bit in the lid and used it.  I probably should have used something else but it worked.   Like my can of pencils. I try all different things to hold my pencils and keep coming back to an old can!

 Here are couple of examples, using the pencils and blending medium...

Here is my completed card:

Linking to:  Marks Finest Papers:  Simple Salutations Challenge 

Crafts and Me:  Anything Goes 

Rhedd and Rosie Challenge:  Anything Goes 

A.R.T. Challenge:  Anything Goes 

Hope you enjoy trying this tutorial. I love it and will be using it again.  

Frogs

Have a hoppy good day!!!!

Linking this card to:
Delightful Challenges:  Anything Goes
Use It Tuesday : Hoarded Supply (the paper)
Tuesday Alchemy:  Anything Goes

Dont forget to view all the posts

I have been crafting away today....
Here is another one. This is for Something Completely Different Challenge "Arches"

Just a simple card for the day

I am linking this to caardvarks Simple card
Have a wonderful day :)