Hug in a Mug

Hello!  Welcome back to another Creative Knockouts challenge.  Our theme this week is to Finish the Inside!  That's right!  The often neglected inside of the card.  I will admit, I don't finish mine until I am about to use them.  Sometimes that makes things complicated if I can't find the matching paper.  One day I will learn to do it right away, but until that day...

I used Cozy Cocoa from Kenny K for my project.  I absolutely loved this image but she had a Christmas background.  I just fussy cut her so she could stand alone.  The sentiment was a Silhouette cut file that I filled and printed instead of cutting.

This is the inside of my card.  The border is from the Coffee Talk collection from Nitwit Collections.  So is the background paper on the front of the card.  I have been stuck in a coffee theme lately and I love, love, LOVE, this paper!  The decorative elements that come in the collection are awesome too.  I usually hand write my note, so I didn't stamp anything.  I am not sure what I will use the card for in the future.

Our sponsor this week is Kenny K.  There are so many fabulous images in the shop.  Kenny really has his own style when it comes to digital stamps!  You can click the badge below to pop over and see for yourself.  You have a chance to win three image of your choice by playing along.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

Silhouette Cut File - Coffee Hug in a Mug Phrase by Kolette Hall

Echo Park Stitched Rectangle dies

Cloud 9 Designs metal embellishments

Recollections pearls and adhesive lace

I Am Roses flower

CASE It!

This week at the Crafty Gals Corner, we have a fun challenge theme!  Go out and find a card that inspires you and CASE it!  Don't know what it means to CASE a card?  CASE stands for Copy And Share Everything.  You use a card someone made and create a card inspired by it, changing it to fit your style and personality.  Of course, sharing the credit for the card you used as inspiration.

So anyway...here is the card I chose for my inspiration.

This adorable card was created by Therese Calvird.  The problem with finding an image online is you can't always link back to the exact post.  I have linked to her blog, though and you can see more of her darling cards there.  I am not sure why I chose this card.  I don't usually do CAS cards, but I loved the sweet colors and the pearls.

Now on to my card!

I used Cupcake Celebration from Kenny K for my card.  The image was colored with Copics and cut out using the Silhouette Cameo.  It was very hard for me to keep it CAS, but I did my best.  I put my own twist on it as well like the ribbon...there always has to be ribbon!  If I don't use it, my hubby will never let me hoard buy more!

On to our fabulous sponsors!  We have two for you this week.  Click the badges to pop over and check out everything in each shop.

Prize of 3 images

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Three prizes!

1 grand prize of 3 images

2 prizes of 1 image each

So go find an inspiration card!  Whether it is one online or one in the store that totally inspires you, just CASE it!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Freckled Fawn enamel dots

Stampin' Up! Fabulous Four stamp set
Ribbon from my stash

To Die or to Punch

Hello!  Since it is Wednesday, that means it is time for another challenge at the Crafty Gals Corner.  This week our challenge theme is Dies Cuts and/or Punches.  I tend to go for die cuts.  How about you?  Which is your favorite?

Our youngest daughter graduates from college next month.  I know it will be a crazy time, so I thought I would get her card done now.  I saw Graduation Girl from Kenny K and just knew she was perfect for the card.  I colored her with Copics and cut her out using the silhouette.  I have to admit to almost forgetting the die cut!  I had to take Graduation Girl off of the card to add it in.  I even used some of the negative pieces from the die cut as embellishments.

I also used some papers from The Paper Temptress on this card.  I wish I could have gotten a better photograph because they are so fabby in real life!  The base card is the Retro Silver Lustre and the black is the Laser Black Glossy Lustre. Both give such a fabulous impact because of their laser embossed pattern.  They have so much shimmer and shine in real life.

We have three wonderful sponsors for you this week.  You can pop over to each shop by clicking the badges below.  But don't say I didn't warn you.  Your wish list will fill up fast!

Prize of 3 digital stamps

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Prize of 3 digital images

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Prize of a $25 gift certificate

I love to see all of your projects!  Why don't you come play along?

Tuesday Throwdown has a use your die cuts challenge.  Graduation Girl is going to celebrate her achievement in that challenge.

Inspiration Destination has an anything goes challenge.  Graduation Girl is excited to see what destination the future holds and is going to play in that challenge.

Crafty Sentiments has an anything goes challenge.  Graduation Girl is ready to take on the world and is going to play in that challenge.

Lemon Shortbread has an anything goes challenge.  Graduation Girl is up to the challenge and is going to go visit and play along.

Simply Papercraft has an anything goes challenge.  Graduation Girls is up for anything and is going to play in that challenge.

Card Measures 5" x 5.5"

Spellbinders Star Circles die

Freckled Fawn Word Wood Chips

Freckled Fawn Oh Deer Me enamel dots

Crate Paper Toy Box trims

Recollections pearls

Ribbon and melted pony bead enamel dots from my stash

You Rock!

Welcome back for another Creative Knockouts challenge.  This week we are all about the metal since we are in Metal Mode!  Use some type of metal on your project.

Since we are in Metal Mode it was only appropriate to use Metal Babe from Kenny K.  She was colored with Copic markers and cut out with my Silhouette Cameo.  I also used the Cameo to cut a mat for her.  I embossed a piece of craft sheet metal for my border. I wasn't sure how to make it work until I flipped it over.  It is blue on the "front" but this fabulous silver on the back.  Perfect!  I used gold Wink of Stella on her bracelets and armbands and clear Wink of Stella on her guitar.  I wish you could see the fabulous sparkle!

Kenny K is our generous sponsor this week.  You can click the badge to pop over to his shop to see all of his wonderful stamps.  Play along with us for your chance to win!

Kenny K's Krafty Krew has an anything goes challenge.  Metal Babe doesn't fit the twist of lace and pearls, but she is going to go rock out at the challenge.

Digi Choosday is feeling sentimental.  Metal Babe is heading over there to rock out.

Card measures 5" x 5"

Cousin Designs by Me charm

Buttons Galore Haberdashery button (heart)

buttons, flower, ribbon from my stash

Dude!

Hello everyone!  It is time for the Crafty Gals Corner challenge again and this week it is Dude!  Create a masculine card!  I struggle with these, but I really like how this one came out.

This is Kenny K's Cheers Dude.  I paper pieced his shirt and colored him with Copic markers.  The plaid is a free digital paper from Granny Enchanted which made it really easy to scale for the size of the stamp.  I kept it simple with no flowers or buttons, but I did add a little brown ribbon.  I resisted the urge to add a little Wink of Stella clear glitter to the foam.  It was hard...but I managed! =P

Kenny K is our sponsor this week and you have the chance to win 3 digital stamps.  So click the badge below to be transported to his shop and check out all of the wonderful stamps he has to offer.

I look forward to seeing all of your masculine cards.

Card measures 5.5" x 4.25"

TPC Studio metal embellishments

ribbon from my stash

Christmas?! In July?!

Merry Christmas!!  Over here in the Crafty Gals Corner, we have a bit of Christmas for you this week.  It is Christmas in July!!  I have to admit...I do not start thinking about my Christmas cards until it is almost December.  A habit I really should break, but you know what they say about habits.

Our sponsor for this week is Kenny K.  I got to use Xmas Greetings.  He has a wonderful shop full of digital stamps for all occasions and tastes.  Click on the badge below to be magically transported through time and space to his shop!  I colored her with Copics and went a little crazy on embellishments.  I saw a card done by Rhea Weigand that had ribbon woven in among all of the embellies and I wanted to give it a try.  I am pretty happy with how it turned out.  Thanks for the inspiration, Rhea!!

So you may be interested to know what you will win!  Well you can win three digital images from the shop.  So hop on over and take a look and make a list of your favorites!

I am entering this in the current Whimsy Stamps Inspiration challenge.  The theme is also Christmas in July.

I am entering this in the Kraftin' Kimmie Wonderful Wednesday challenge.  The theme is always Anything Goes.

I am going to join the Kenny K Krafty Krew for their Christmas in July challenge as well!  What wonderful timing!!

Deep Ocean also has a Christmas in July challenge.  I am popping this in there as well. =)

I am looking forward to seeing all of your Christmas projects.  Maybe that will get me inspired to start working on my Christmas cards before December. =P

Card measures 5" x 5"

Spellbinders Floral Ovals

Ribbon, lace, and buttons from my stash

Hello!

We have another wonderful anything goes challenge over at the Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends challenge blog.  I decided to try something a little different for me.  Last time I did something different, it was over the top shabby chic, soooo....how about a little CAS for a change?!

This image is Texting Diva from Kenny K.  I thought she was perfect for a "keeping in touch" kind of card.  I cut an alphabet collage background using my Silhouette Cameo.  I wanted it to kind of blend into the background to keep it simple.  I always struggle with these cards.  I never feel like they are finished and always feel like something is missing.  As I write this...I still feel like something is missing!!  I guess CAS just doesn't come naturally to me!

We have three wonderful sponsors for this challenge. (Clicking the picture will take you to each shop.)

Drawn With Character (prize of three images)

Kenny K (prize of three images)

Lemon Shortbread Digi Stamps and Pages (prize of three images)

Be sure to leave them some love on the challenge blog or on their blogs.  Without them, we couldn't do what we do!!

I can't wait to see all of your lovely creations this week!

Card measures 4.25" x 5.5"

Silhouette Cameo Alphabet Collage by Loni Leah Designs

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

Stampin' Up! Hello You Thinlits dies