Aloha Friday Challenges - Valentines Midway

Happy Aloha Friday!!!  Our challenge this time at Kitty Bee is Valentines.   We are halfway through it! We are also sponsored this fortnight by 2 Cute Ink!

Be sure to stop by the Kitty Bee blog and check out what the rest of the DT have created! Here's my project:

I used this stamp from 2CuteInk. I inked him up with Copics, die cut him out, and sponged the edges.  Paper, Cardstock, ribbon, dies, punch, pearls, ink, and stamp are all Stampin Up!

Can't wait to see what you guys create! Don't forget to see what's what in the Kitty Bee etsy shop!

Entering this in the following challenges:
OhLaLa - Love
Dream Valley - Valentine's Day
Melon Headz - Love
Crafty Boots - Valentines
The Shabby Tea Room - Pic Inspo: I love you
The Paper Shelter - Valentine
Digi Stamps for Joy - Valentines

Aloha Friday Challenge - Valentines

Happy Aloha Friday!!!  Our challenge this time at Kitty Bee is Valentines.   We are also sponsored this fortnight by 2 Cute Ink!

Be sure to stop by the Kitty Bee blog and check out what the rest of the DT have created! Here's my project:

This image is from 2CuteInk and is called Owl Always Love You. Isn't he so precious? I inked him up with Copics and cut him out with some SU dies.  I also sponged the edges with SU ink.  The paper is from my scrap pile (from many Valentines ago!). Cardstock and ribbon are by SU.

Can't wait to see what you guys create! Don't forget to see what's what in the Kitty Bee etsy shop!

Entering this in the following challenges:

Through the Purple Haze - Love in the Air
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments - Valentine
Stampin Royalty - Valentine
AUD Sentiments - Valentine
Crafting for all Seasons - Things with Wings
Little Miss Muffet - Love
Creative Knockouts - Animals
CRAFT Challenges - Valentine
Simply Create - Valentines
IDIC - Animals
That Craft Place - Valentine

Kitty Bee January Spotlight

Aloha Kitty Bee Fans! Cely here with my first spotlight of 2015! Woohoo! 

I'm using the image called Red Panda 2. Isn't he so cute? I'm not sure what a red panda is, but I colored him to match the paper. LOL

I inked it up with copics and used SU ink to sponge the circle so he looks like he's in a bubble.  Paper is new from SU. Inks, cardstock are also SU. Also used some stickles to add some glitter to all the bubbles and bubble solution!

Hope you enjoyed my first project of the year! Don't forget to check out the Kitty Bee Designs Blog and Kitty Bee Etsy shop!

Aloha Friday Challenge - Use your Scraps

Happy Aloha Friday!!!  Our challenge this time at Kitty Bee is Use Your Scraps.   We are also sponsored this fortnight by Doodle Pantry!

Be sure to stop by the Kitty Bee blog and check out what the rest of the DT have created! Here's my project:

I used the stamp set from Doodle Pantry called "With Heart." There were several animals in the set so I used this lion! Paper is from Stampin Up and the hearts were the negative scraps I saved from another project. The sentiment also came in the set. 

Can't wait to see what you guys create! Don't forget to see what's what in the Kitty Bee etsy shop!

Entering this in the following challenges:

New Challenge at Lia Stampz!

There's a new challenge at Lia Stampz this fortnight! We want to see your lavender and lace projects!

Here is mine:

I used the digi called Valentine Girl. I inked her up with copics and also added some white doodle dots to her.  She was fussy cut out and was popped up on a doily.  Paper, cardstock, and pearls are all Stampin Up. Ribbon is from my stash.

Can't wait to see what you guys create!

Entering this in the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers: Ribbon, lace, pearls
Charisma Cards: Lace and pearls
Chocolate, Coffee, Cards: Vintage (digi is from vintage girls collection :))

Stampin Up Valentine Jar

Aloha guys! Figured I'd play a few challenges and show you some cards that wasn't apart of design team duties since I have some time :) We got packed out last week and we've been "roughing it" in our empty house.  A few days from now we will be moving cross country to the west coast! Woohoo! :) So excited for new adventures! 

Anywho, here is a card that I made for Valentine's Day. It is a CASE from CraftyGrl-Tessa Wise.  

I used the Stampin Up jar stamp set.  LOVE this set! I filled it will stamped hearts and die cut the top with the matching frame lit die.  Everything on this card is Stampin Up.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

The Stamping Boutique - Valentines

My Mum's Craft Shop - Spots and Stripes

Creative Card Crew - KISS (keep it simple)

DL.Art - February Linky

Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky

Wild About You Robin's Nest Card - Hello!

Aloha Robin's Nest fans!!! I gave you a sneak peek last week of my Robin's Nest project so now I'm back with the full picture, just in case you didn't see it on Chattering Robins.  We're working with the Wild About You paper collection from The Robin's Nest!

Wild About You papers are 20% off in the store!!! 

Watch the video below as I show you how to put together a quick and easy Hello card using the Wild About You paper collection.

We are also sponsored this month by Gina Designs and I'll be using their laser cut chipboard shapes!

I added some pearls at the end.  It needed "something else!"

 Hope you enjoyed my Hello card!

Scribbles Designs - Sparkle It Up!

Its Jan 15! Time for a new challenge! We've got a new challenge over at Scribbles Designs!  This month, we want to see your sparkly projects.  This challenge is actually pretty special because this marks the 1st year anniversary of Scribble's Designs!

Congratulations to Sandy and Scribbles Designs!!! To many, many more!

This is the full sized card from our hop that we had this past week (I only showed you a sneak peek teaser... just enough so you could have a clue to the word search!).  There's a chance to win prizes for it... go HERE if you haven't played in our word search yet!

Here's my project:

Used the digi called Brrr Angel. I turned him into a cupid! :D Colored with Copics.  Used some scrap papers for the rest of the card.  Red and white cardstocks, glitter paper, sentiment, rhinestone, and glitter (for the wings) are all Stampin Up.  The glitter pink paper is from The Robin's Nest. 

You don't need a Scribbles image to play, but if you do use a Scribbles image, however, you can enter as many times as you wish.  Go here to play with us!

Wanna get this digi or any other of Scribble's designs? Check out the Scribbles Designs store! 

Can't wait to see what you guys create!

Corset Card for The Robin's Nest

Aloha Robin's Nest fans!!! I'm here with my 1st project for January 2014!  Woohoo! Happy New Year! We're working with the Wild About You paper collection from The Robin's Nest!

Wild About You papers are 20% off in the store!!! 

Watch the video below as I show you how to put together a quick and easy Valentine's Day card using The Robin's Nest (amazing) paper!

We are also sponsored this month by Gina Designs and I'll be using their laser cut chipboard shapes!

Robin's Nest products used:

Classic Distressed Roses Paper

Valentine Stripe Cardstock (Used red backside)

Also used: Gina's Designs corset and heart shaped laser cut chipboard

 Hope you enjoyed my Valentine's Day card!

Challenge 56 - Monochrome

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! I hope everyone is having a great holiday season and is spending their New Years with family and friends!  I'm actually going to see the ball drop in NYC (on my bucket list!) so this post is scheduled. :D  I'll have some pics sooner or later! 

Anywho, There's a new challenge at Lia Stampz this fortnight! We want to see your monochrome projects! 

Here is my project:

I used the digi called Chemistry.  Colored him with Copics.  He's so stinkin cute, I've been coloring him every year for Valentine's cards!  The paper is from a new Stampin Up paper stack called Fresh Prints.  LOVE the little dab of coastal cabana in back of the red polka dots! Used Stampin Up card stock, twine, heart punch, dies, and rhinestone.  The sentiment just says, "I heart You." :D

Can't wait to see what you guys create!

New Challenge at Lia Stampz - Anything Goes!

Hey guys!  Its everyone's favorite challenge at Lia Stampz this fortnight!  Its Anything Goes!!!

The winner of the challenge will get this awesome digi called Carl (you can get it at Whimsy Stamps here).  

Inked him up with Copics.  You can't really tell, but I colored him entirely in light grays.  I popped him up on some Steampunk Botanica paper and used some Fancy Pants letter stickers to create the ransom note type sentiment.   I had this Meatloaf song stuck in my head for DAAAAYYYYYS! 

Can't wait to see what you guys create!

Scribbles Shades of Red Challenge!

We've got a new challenge over at Scribbles Designs!!! This time we want to see your shades of red!!!

 To get you motivated, here is a card I created using one of Sandy's images!

This image is called Hearts Truck!  I inked it up with Copics.  Background paper is by Amanda Blu.  Also put 3 scraps of red ribbon on it.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Enter at our challenge blog! There is also a freebie there! :D

You can purchase your Scribbles Designs images here. 

You can also find some free sentiments from Sandy's personal blog here.

Can't wait to see what you guys create!

New Challenge at Lia Stampz! Valentines!

Hey guys!  I'm here to introduce our newest challenge at Lia Stampz!  This fortnight, we want to see your Valentines!

The winner of the challenge will get this cutie digi called Chemistry (you can get it at Whimsy Stamps here).  He is part of the new February releases.  Such cute images!!!

Inked him up with Copics and gave him some texture with blender pen.  Added Crystal effects to his goggles, dropper, and jar.  Background paper is scraps!

Can't wait to see what you guys create!

Glitter Queen Sale-a-Bration Hop (Last Day!)

Hey guys!!! Welcome to the last day of our Sale-a-Bration hop!!

This week (yes, a whole week!) we will show you what you can do with your Sale-a-Bration items that you can earn with purchase (for every $50 spent, you can choose 1 freebie in the catalog!).  Hopefully this hop will give you inspiration to head straight to your Stampin Up demo and get all this great stuff! (And if you don't have a demo, please e-mail me, I'd LOVE to be your demo!)

Here's my project for today:

This is a 3x3 card made with whisper white and real red card stock.  I embossed the real red layer with the SAB Vine Street embossing folder.  I also added some of the SAB Sycamore Street designer paper.  The stamp is from a hostess set called Mixed Medley.  I stamped it with real red ink and popped it on a pool party small oval punch piece. 

These are my thank you notes for February. :) Every SU purchase will receive one of these with their order!

HOW ABOUT SOME BLOG CANDY?

I can't be in a hop without some blog candy!!! :) I have a 2013/2014 pocket calendar up for grabs that I decorated myself! :) Want it?  All you have to do is be or become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment.  You can comment on every one of my posts throughout the whole week of this hop! (One comment per post and of course you can go back and comment if you missed a day or two!).  Please leave a way to get in touch with you (especially important for people without blogs!)

Continue on for more inspiration!!!

Dawn Griffith         http://www.dawnsstampingthoughts.net/

Dee Slater            http://createwithdee.typepad.com
Bridgett Owens    http://stampingwithbridgett.blogspot.com
Jennifer Kay         http://txjennywren.blogspot.com   
De Williamson    http://theplainsstamper.blogspot.com
Tamera Gadberry    http://papercraftingstamper.blogspot.com
Cely Havens       http:// hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com
Jan Mougel        http://bearycreativecrafts.blogspot.com

Ittttt's here!!! Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog is LIVE!

 I am so honored to be apart of this new endeavor hosted by Sandy from Scribbles by Sandy.  She (and her new Design Team...that's me!) is launching the Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog!

The challenge blog goes live on January 15.  The challenge rules are simple.  Challenges occur monthly on the 15th beginning at 7am PST.  Please use a Scribbles Designs image, following the theme of the challenge. You can enter as many times as you'd like and you are welcome to combine your entry with other challenges. However, we ask that you enter new projects/cards only - no back linking. Challenges end at 9pm PST on the 14th of the month. Winners on the 15th of each month and the winner, chosen by Random.org, will receive 3 digital images.  Additionally, there will be 1 digital image handed out for each of the Top 3, chosen by the Scribbles Designs Design Team.  We really hope that you will all join us at that time.  We are starting a brand new adventure and would love for you to be part of it from the start!

You can purchase your Scribbles Designs images here. 

You can also find some free sentiments from Sandy's personal blog here.

 To get you motivated, here is a card I created using one of Sandy's images!

This image is called Mr. Wool-oon!  I inked him up with Copics (added some grey dots too).  I cut him out using some dies and layered him on some retired SU cardstock and paper.  I computer generated the sentiment and added some retired SU ribbon.  I also put some Crystal Effects onto the balloon to make it shiny!

OUR VERY FIRST CHALLENGE IS ANYTHING GOES!  Easy peasy! Link up your project and enter the challenge at the new challenge blog!

HOW ABOUT SOME BLOG CANDY??? 

Each of the members of the DT are going to hand out 1 digital image to a lucky commenter!  So share the love and get chatting!!!

Shirl's February Card Swap

Hey guys!  It's the start of Spring Break! Woohoo!  Which means this week I only work at one of my jobs and I have the mornings free!  Yippee!  It's giving me a chance to do things that I've been putting off for awhile.  For example, THIS POST!  Lol.  I received a beautiful card from Cyndi during Shirl's February card swap.  The theme was Valentine's.  :)  Here it is:

So stinkin adorable!  Thanks Cyndi!

And here's the one I sent her:

Digi by Kenny K Downloads.  Cardstock and paper by Stampin Up.  Ink is Copics.  Ribbon is from my stash.  Hope you like it, Girlie!

Anywho, we're halfway into March now and I just sent out my partner's swap card this morning so hopefully she'll get it this week and I can post my March swap card. :) 

Also, just wanted to shout out the Lia Stampz challenge tic-tac-toe!

There's 2 more days to enter! Link up HERE.

'Till tonight! (There's a new PTT challenge!) :D

CAS Valentines + Green Blend award

I can't wait for spring break!  Lol, sometimes I wonder why I took 2 jobs.

Anywho, here's a couple of CAS cards I didn't get around to posting.

Everything is SU except for the chipboard.  Got it on sale after last Valentine's day. :)

I was also given a new award by my friend Shirl at Creations by Shirl!  :)  She's such a sweetheart.  Here it is:

Here are the terms under which this 'Green Blend Award" are to be given.

1.) This award is for any co-blogging friend who has helped your blog in any and all ways.

2.) This award is for any co-blogging friend who has cheered you along in your blog building, craft advancing career.
3.) This award is for any co-blogging friend who always stops by and is kind to you. you can count on them to always be one of the great comments at the end of your posts.

4.) This award is to be given to 3 to 5 Blends whom you feel meet the listed requirements.

5.) Create a post with the terms of use and publish your Blends of Choice.

6.) Blend of choice may copy the award from your blog and proudly post it on theirs.

7.) Blend of choice may continue the kindness by issuing this award to keep the circle forever growing.

I am passing this award to the following blogs:

1. Diana L

2. Amy P

3. Karen

4. Lori

5. Lisa

Thanks guys so much!  See you next time!