Welcome!

My name, Karin, was pretty common when I was growing up...just not the spelling. Unless you are of German heritage like I am. So, I have spent my entire life answering the question, "What is your name"?... With, "Karin...with an "i"! Who knew it would come in handy all these years later when I went to name my blog.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Ducks in a Row

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm sharing a baby card I made for my stash of cards.  I used the cute Ducks in a Row image from I Brake for Digis and colored it with my Copics.  The music notes are a piece of Tim Holtz paper tape and the image is a stamp from my supplies.


Digi stamps work so well with that supplies I have on hand, if you've never tried them I encourage you to check out the images at I Brake for Digis.  Remember to use the code SAVE10KARIN and you will save 10% off your purchase. 

Thanks for visiting today :)

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Cosmo Cricket, Stamps, Ink and Chalk: Stampin' Up!, Nesties

Saturday, January 29, 2011

I'm a Bacon Bit!

Hi Everyone,

I'm so happy to announce that I am a Bacon Bit!  I can hear you asking, "What on earth is that?"  Well, it's none other than the very cleverly named Design Team for Hambo Stamps. 


 Are you familiar with their adorable stamps?  I'm working with their super cute rubber stamps, but did you know they offer a line of digis too? I've been lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the some of the samples you will be seeing from the design team, and I'm BLOWN AWAY by their creativity!  (How was I able to sneak into this group...lol!)

When I applied, they sent me a couple of digis to make cards with, so here is a sample to peak your interest. This is the Wee Henry Hockey digi.  So perfect for those boy birthdays!


 You will want to keep up with all the fun activities that have been planned, so become a follower of the blog, Talk to the Ham, (Go there to see every one's great Pig Pics!) and check out the new challenge blog, Hambo Hoedown.  Rumor has it that there are prizes to be had...Woo Hoo!



The first challenge starts February 2nd, so be sure to mark your calender for this fun event!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Challenges this is linked to are as follows:
Copic Creations-Something New
Crafty Emma-Bold and Bright
Digis with Attitude-Use a person digi
Polka Doodles-Party Time
Tellen's Place-Make it for the Guys
Paper Play-Layer it up
Fab N Funky-Use a Digi
Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Cosmo Cricket, Markers: Copic, Twine: Martha Stewart, buttons from my supplies.

Music Saves My Soul Saturday


Hi Everyone,

I missed not playing along with Music Saves My Soul last Saturday over on Marcea's blog.  I'm back this week with an old song that I have been humming non stop.
My hubby got us a puzzle for Christmas this year, something different to keep us from watching too much stupid TV.  We did one a number of years back one winter, and we really enjoyed talking and laughing while putting it together.  However, it was not THIS BIG!  Sheesh, 2000 pieces of Van Gogh's Starry, Starry Night painting.  It will take me longer to piece this together than it took him to paint the original...lol.


Yep, only 1,950 to go!  Did I mention it needs to be done before Easter?  I host dinner here, and I need the dining room table :)

So, for this reason, here is Starry, Starry Night by Don McLean.


Friday, January 28, 2011

InStyle Stamps Valentine's Day Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!

The day is finally here...The InStyle Stamps Blog Hop where the theme is Valentine's Day!

You should have arrived from Jacquie's Blog, but if you just happend upon me, definately see the list below for the order.  You will want to visit everyone, and end at the InStyle Stamps Blog and leave a comment, because one lucky person will be awarded a goodie bag worth $25.00 from InStyle Stamps!

My card uses that cute image from the set Tia and Cuddles.  I colored it with Copics and layered it on a base of patterned paper.  Ribbon and a flower embellishment was all I needed to complete this sweet Valentine.


All the specific product details are below, if you want to recreate my card. Make sure you leave some love along the way, and end up at the InStyle Stamps blog for your chance to win a goodie bag worth $25.00.  You have until January 30th 11:59pm PST to leave your comment!

Next up on the hop is Kerry!  I know her offering is great, so be sure to stop by...Have a great weekend!














Card Details
Paper: The Paper Company, Pink Paislee-Hearts Bloom
Copics :E00, E31, E33, C1, BG10, R81, R85, RV23, RV29
Ribbon: Inique Boutique
Flower:Prima
Brads: Unknown Source



Thursday, January 27, 2011

Chocolate...

Hi Everyone,

I have a little something different today, a card made with some clip art from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  I don't usually use clip art for my cards, but when you have something as cute as these ice cream cones, why not?  If you need a fast project, clip art is great for that because there is no coloring involved. I know some stampy folks don't feel comfortable with having a lot to color, so this is perfect for you as well ;)

 I copied the image from the set A Little Lovin' three times and cut that out with my Nestie.  I added some chalk to the image and stamped sentiment, and then layered it on some cute Valentine paper.  I bought that paper over a year ago on sale, so I couldn't wait to finally get a chance to use it.


Of course I had to add my stickles and gems for bling. 

Here is a look at the entire set:


Check out what the rest of the design team has for their blog post today and Lindsay will have her usual freebie too!

Lindsay (Owner & Designer)
Cheryl (DT Coordinator)

Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

Challenges this card is linked to are as follows:
Bunny Zoe-Love is in the Air
Cupcake Craft-Food for Thought
Die Cut Dreams-Digi and rubber together
Lexi Creations-Valentine
Ooo La La- 3 of a Kind
Pink Elephant-Red, Brown & Pink
Woodware-Anything Goes
Really Reasonable Ribbon-Ribbon and Hearts
Fairy Knoll-Chocolate
My Grafico-Anything Goes

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, KI Memories, Ink: Stampin' Up, Stamp: Inkadinkado,Chalk: Pebbles, Nesties, ribbon and gems from my supplies

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Kitty Treats

Hi Everyone,

Today I'm back with another InStyle Stamps project for you.  Sometimes instead of bringing the usual candy or sweet treat when bringing a hostess gift, I like to remember their pets.  These new Tia and Cuddles stamps are the perfect thing to adorn my little Kitty Treat holder. 




Here is a closer shot of the image...



Here are the specific Copic colors I used along with one Jelly roll pen in Teal.

Here are the specifics measurements for the tote, which is also sized to hold A2 cards as well.

Paper for box-6 1/2" x 10".
Score 6 1/2" side at 1".  Turn paper 180 degrees and score other side at 1".
Score 10" side at 4 1/2".  Turn paper 180 degrees and score other side at 4 1/2".
Fold score lines and cut out tabs in the center.  Fold box and secure with Tacky Tape. The handle is made from a matching strip of paper 1' x 12" and attached with a brad embellished Prima Flower.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Details not listed above-Paper: American Crafts, The Paper Company, Punches: EK Success, Nesties Labels 2


Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Happy Valenswine's Day

Hi Everyone!

I'm thrilled to be showing off this Valentine's Day card I made using a couple of the new stamps from DRS Designs.  This has to be my favorite stamp from this new group...See?

Isn't this little Cupig (don't ya just love the name too?) the cutest thing?  And the sentiment, Happy Valenswines Day that pairs with it, just the BEST! 

I used the Interlocking Hearts stamp to create the background and added a few die cut hearts for embellishment.

I colored the stamp with Copics and went ahead and popped up the wings and snout, adding a bit of glitter which seemed appropriate for a Valentine's day card.

DRS Designs has many stamps for all your Valentine's day projects, so be sure to stop by the store and check them out!

And for more Valentine inspiration, stop by the DRS Designs blog today to see my vintage looking Valentine.

Thanks for the visit!

Edit to add challenges-
Bunny Zoe-Love is in the Air
Kaboodle Doodle-Bling it Up
Lexi Creations-Valentines
Ooo La La-3 of a Kind (3 hearts in a row)
Stamps R Us-Animals
WoodWare-Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspirations-Cupcake Photo
Gingerloft-Things that fly
Let's Ink it Up-Anything Goes
Pile it On-Love is in the Air
Craft you days Away-Anything Goes
Really Reasonable Ribbon-Ribbon & Hearts
Fuzzy Wuzzy-Anything Goes/Animal
Meljens-Pink & Red
Stamp Insanity-Monochromatic
Crafts and Me-Monochromatic
Fresh Brewed-Valentines
Details not listed above-Paper: Georgia Pacific-white, The Paper Company, Ink: Versafine-Onyx Black, Stampin' Up!, Markers: Copic, Stamping Glitter: JoAnn's, Punches: EK Success, McGill, Die Cut: Cuttlebug, Ribbon and rhinestone from my supplies.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Time to Relax

Good Morning Everyone,

I don't know about you, but with all the dark, dreary days we have had here in Ohio, I sure could use something colorful and cheerful.  That's where the inspiration for my card came from today.  It looks like my little Sun Bathing Bee from I Brake For Digis is on vacation.  Exactly where I wish I was, this very minute :) 

The image is colored with Copics and the background and sentiment were created with traditional stamps to echo the flowers on the bee's beach towel.

Here is a close up of the Stickles I added to the wings and the Glossy Effects on the sunglasses for some shine.

Remember to use the code SAVE10KARIN at the I Brake For Digis Store and you will save 10% off your purchase!

Have a great day!

Challenges this card is linked to are as follows:
The Artistic Stamper-Things with Wings
Copic Creations-What's New (My Digi)
Crafty Ann's-New and Old (New Digi, Old Stamps)
Digital Tuesday-Tropical Warmth
Fuzzy Wuzzy-Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday-Use a sentiment
Fab n Funky-Animal Magic
Stampin Royalty-Anything with wings


Details not listed above - Paper: The Paper Company, Punches: EK Success, Stampin' Up!, Ink: Stampin' Up, Stamps: Cloud Nine, PTI, Ribbon from my supplies.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Popping By to say "Hi"!

Hi Everyone!

I'm so glad it's Friday today...I love the weekend, but it's going to be super cold in Cleveland. For once however, I don't care. Tomorrow night I have friends coming over for dinner and old movies, and I couldn't be happier about not going outside :)  Should we watch, "It Happened One Night, or The Philadelphia Story"?  Either way it's a win win;)

Well, a couple more cards before this week comes to an end.  I made another card using the new Mod Kitch Kitch set from Amber Ink.  I went plain and graphic with this card and I love the black and Turquoise color combo for this too.
The sentiment is from the companion set "Say it Like it's 1959"

This next card is in honor of Amber's Birthday...It's a big one, and they are celebrating at the Amber Ink Blog today... Woo-Hoo :)

I used the image of the group of presents from the Tis the Season set and made a Flip Flop card. 


Here you can kind of see the the way it folds.  For instructions, just click here.


And a shot of the little cake I added to the inside.  It's from the Hostess with the Mostess set.


Once again, hope your birthday is the happiest of happys Amber.  And to all of you, my fab blog friends,  "Thanks for popping by to say hi"!

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Basic Grey, Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, Markers: Copic, Ribbon and pearls from my supplies.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

One more post today...

*This is my THIRD, yes THIRD post today...Scroll down to see the other loveliness from InStyle Stamps and Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.*

Hi Everyone,

Because I had so many other post commitments today, I really wanted to wait until tomorrow to post my AMBER INK project, but the excitement would not be contained! 

Why? Well, today marks the release of the Mod Kitchen set of stamps that Amber so generously designed using my baby speck of an idea after I won the challenge at AmberINK's INKcredible 21 Day Challenge.  Seriously, she took what was a mere amoeba, germ, teeny tiny microbe of a million blatherings on my part,  and made made them into FANTASTIC sets of stamps! Yes, that is plural.  There is a set of great kitchy, kitchen items that match my favorite Hostess with the Mostess set, AND an awesome set of retro greetings, named Say it like it's 1959,  that pair up with these cutie appliances.  Do you like digi? Yes, they come in digi.  Do you like clear stamps? Yes, they come in clear too!   You MUST look now! Go ahead, I'll wait.  

See why I'm excited? Ok, on to my first card.  I knew I wanted to make this the moment I saw the image of the cute little fan.  When I mentioned to Amber how much I loved it,  and wanted to pair it with the image of the mailbox from the set  Hope, Popcorn and Wine, she even included the the Fan Mail sentiment in the new Say it Like It's 1959!  

TA-DA! 


Here is a close up of the sentiment and the little envelopes that I made as embellishments.  They are just tiny rectangles topped with a tiny triangle and a bit of highlighting from a gray Copic marker.

So, I think this will be a swell Valentine for someone that I think highly of...Right now Amber and Pam (Yes, there is a team at Amber Ink) are pretty much at the top of my list; For many, many reasons too numerous to mention and way beyond these fabulous stamps. 

Stop by the Amber Ink blog to read more, and get the list of the fantastic design team (aka Torch Bearers) who have also made grand creations with the new releases this month...

Aloha Everyone ;) 

Challenges this card is linked to are as follows:
Beary Scrap-Love or Friendship
Bunny Zoe-Love is in the Air
Claudia & Company-Yellow, Red, and Green
Copic Creations-Anything New
Crafty Pad-Something New
Creatalicious-Ribbon and Love
Delicious Doodles-Use 3 Colors
Paper Issues-Valentine's Day
Pile It On-Anything Goes
Secret Crafter-With Love
Simply Create-Use your Punches
Stamp Something-Anything Goes


Details not listed above-Paper:Recollections, The Paper Company, Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, Markers: Copic, Ribbon from my supplies.

Inspiration Challenge Bookmark

*This is my second post today...Please scroll down for my Lindsay's Stamp Stuff post.*

Hi Everyone!

I'm posting my project for the current Inspiration Challenge that is going on at the InStyle Stamps blog this week.  I showed you the photo below yesterday...

Here is my project made using the new Tia and Cuddles stamp set.  I chose to make a bookmark, and I was able to use many of the images in the set for this one project.  Taking inspiration from the little circles in the photo, I used the kitty treat stamps on the tassel of my bookmark. 
I used a 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punch and attached them with some Martha Stewart bakers twine. 

The image was colored using the following Copic markers-R81, R85, RV23, RV29, E00, E31, E33, C1, BG10, and one Gelly Roll pen in Metallic Pink.


Link up your project at the InStyle Stamps Blog by February 15th 11:59pm (PST) and you could win an image from InStyle Stamps.  Remember to use code ISSIC01 when uploading to any online galleries.  For all this info and more details, visit the InStyle Stamps blog today!

Thanks for the visit!

Other challenges this is linked to are as follows-
Fab N Funky-Animal Magic
Penny's Paper Crafty-Anything Goes

Details not listed above: Paper: The Paper Company

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

InStyle Stamps Inspiration Challenge

*Second post for today, please scroll down :)*

Hi Everyone! 

Instyle Stamps has a great Inspiration Challenge for you this week and we would love for you to play along.

Here is the photo...


Lots to see here, right? Shapes, colors, objects... There are some cute projects on the blog today to get your mojo flowing and there will be chance to win prizes if you link up your project by February 15 at 11:59PST.  If you upload to any online galleries, use the code ISSIC01, so that we can find your project and send some ooo's and ahhh's your way!

Have a great day!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

A Spoonful of Love

Hi Everyone!

It's Tuesday, so that means I'm posting today at the DRS Designs blog.  We are hosting the challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches where the challenge is Heavy Metal.  Get over to the DRS Designs blog for your dose of inspiration...from me ;) and then link up your creation at Tuesday Morning Sketches for your chance to win a voucher to the DRS Designs store!

Have a great day!

Monday, January 17, 2011

You're How Old?


Hi Everyone,

The minute I laid my eyes on this Laughing Hyena digi, from I Brake for Digis, this sentiment popped into my mind. I knew it would make a funny age related card for the right person...aka, someone with a sense of humor :)  I didn't have this sentiment in my stash, so I just made it myself in Word on my computer and printed it out right along with the image.


I decided this would be a guy card, so I roughed up the edges of the patterned card stock and added a felt border behind the image, which was cut out using my Nesties. The Laughing Hyena was colored with my Copics.

Thanks so much for visiting me here at the blog, and to see this image and so many more, stop by the store today.  If you choose to purchase something, use code SAVE10KARIN and you will save 10% off your purchase price :)


Challenges this card is linked to are as follows:
Tip Top Tuesday-Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away-Anything Goes
Creative Cottage-Something New (New Digi)
Gingerloft-Celebrations
Lothian Crafts-Anything Goes




Details not listed above-Paper: Georgia Pacific white, Cosmo Cricket, Nesties, Punches: EK Success,
Felt: Darice, Chalk: Stampin' Up!, Die: PTI







Saturday, January 15, 2011

Music Saves My Soul

Happy Saturday!

I'm playing along with Music Saves My Soul Saturday and one of my guilty pleasures in life is a good angry chick song.  For me, this is one of the best :) While looking for a video to go with it, I found out there was an updated one.  I guess  the song was used in a movie.  I like the grainy original :)  Here is Liz Phair singing Extraordinary.


Have a good weekend!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Sale

Hi Everyone!

There is a store wide anniversary sale at My Grafico starting tomorrow, January 15th and it runs through Sunday January 16th.


Grab all the sets from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff while they are on sale :)

Have a great weekend!

Tia & Cuddles

Hi Everyone,

Happy Friday! Any big weekend plans?  We are having company this weekend, so I'm looking forward to that.  In the mean time, I have a card for you using one of the new sets from InStyle Stamps.  The set is Tia and Cuddles and here is a look at all the stamps which are currently on sale!



My card uses the Tia holding Cuddles stamp as well as the little ball of yarn.  So cute.  I used some girl oriented papers from K&Company, colored the image with my Copics, cut it out and layered it over a mat cut out with my oval Nesties.  I used my Crop-o-Dial to created the punched border on the background paper.


Here is a photo of all colors used on my card and the complete list of details is at the end.


Thanks for dropping by and have a great weekend!

Challenges this is linked to are as follows-
2 Sisters Challenge-Gettin Girly
Card Makin Mamas-Girls Just Wanna have Fun
Crafty Purple Frog-New Goodies
Cupcake Craftroom-Bright and Summery
Pollycraft-New Things
Truly Scrumptious-Dreaming of Summer

Details not listed above-Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Punches: 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" EK Success circles, ribbon from my supplies.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Chickadee

Hi Everyone!

My card today uses one of the single stamps that are available at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  After writing my thank you notes for my Christmas gifts, I'm pretty low on plain note cards, so that's what inspired my post today.

This stamp is called Chickadee and I colored it with my Copic markers. I then layered it on a sheet of patterned paper that I thought sort of matched the flowers around the birdie.
The pattern was only black and white, so my Copics were used to color in those flowers to match the image.  Pretty simple, but I can add any sentiment inside or out and it will be custom to my occasion ;)

Well, I wrote this post awhile ago, so I'm already popping in with an updated photo of my card.  I realized I needed a birthday card, so here is the final version, with a sentiment and a few pearl embellishments.


Visit Lindsay for her weekly freebie and the rest of the design team for great ideas to get your mojo started ...Are you ready???

Lindsay (Owner & Designer)
Cheryl (DT Coordinator)
Tamara (Not posting today)

This is also Laurel's last week with us on the team...All the best to you Laurel; And while I'm confident I will continually be seeing all your fab projects in blog land, you will be missed by us here!

Challenges this card is linked to are as follows-
Alota Rubber Stamps-One Ribbon, One Stamp, One Bow
Anything Goes-Letter C (Chickadee Stamp)
Artistic Stamper-Things with Wings
CES Challenges-All Creatures Great and Small
Craft Your Days Away-Anything Goes
Creative Craft World-Anything Goes
Lothian Crafts-Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday-Anything Goes
Details not listed above- Paper: The Paper Company, DCWV, ribbon from my supplies.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

InStyle Stamps Color Challenge

Hi Everyone,

There is a new color challenge at the InStyle Stamps blog today!  Aren't these colors so pretty?
 
I hope you can play along, and for a bit of card inspiration, stop by the InStyle Stamps blog to see what some of  the design team has created.

Have a great day!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Lots of Penguins

Hi Everyone!

My cards today showcase the new releases from DRS Designs.  These super cute stamps I'm using, all highlight the season that we are currently in...Winter.

I paired this new stamp Let it Snow Penguins with one of my go to favorites, 4 in 1 Snowflakes.  The image and sentiment are all in one, so all I did was create a band in the background using the snowflake stamp. 

The image was colored with Copics and cut out using my Nesties.  The Snowflake punch was a gift this past Christmas...Yay!

Since it's Tuesday today, I'm also posting at the DRS Designs blog today.  So here is only a small peek of the second card.  You will want to head on over there to see it...It was made with the very cool Woven Plaid Stamp...LOVE it SO much! (It also features another Penguin ;))


Thanks for stopping by here, and I will see you over at the DRS Designs blog.

Details not listed above- Paper: The Paper Company, Ink and Chalk: Stampin' Up!, Punch: Martha Stewart, gem from my supplies.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Artist Brushes

Hi Everyone,

I have a CAS (Clean & Simple) card for you today.  It uses the image Artist Tools from the I Brake for Digis shop, paired with a traditional sentiment from my supplies. 

I always felt the sentiment needed the perfect image, and at last I found it :)

Take a look...

I colored it with my Copic markers and mounted it simply on red card stock.  Here is a close up...

So great to give to any crafty or artistic friend.  Thanks for dropping by the blog and if you would like to save 10% on your purchase at I Brake for Digis, just use code SAVE10KARIN!

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Georgia Pacific white, Stamps: Scrolls Work: Ink: Black Onyx, Pop dots from my supplies.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

FYI, The List of Fours & an Award

Hi Everyone,

Today I am finally getting around to my List of 4's that my fab blogging friend Tanis tagged me to do.  Want to get to know me?  Here is my list:

Four shows you watch on TV
1. Modern Family
2. Mad Men
3. Raising Hope
4. The Closer

Four Things I'm Passionate About
1. The Husband aka Rod ( or as some have called him, Mr. Karin...lol. He loves that, NOT!)
2. Literature
3. Food
4. Paper

Phrases or Words I say A Lot
1. Shut. Up. (As in, No Way! Not the literal, be quiet)
2 .Mmmm, Hmmmm...(Everyday while walking with my dad as he tells me some story I've heard a billion times before)
3. What time is it? (Even though I have a watch and there is a clock in every room.)
4. What do you think of this card? (Rod's personal favorite)

Things I have learned from the Past
1. Celebrate Everything
2. Don't save anything for "good".  Everyday is special enough to use the fancy soap, candle, towel etc.
3. Say "I Love You" everyday
4. Drink the wine

Four Places I Want to Go
1. France
2. England
3. Germany
4. Canadian Rockies

Four Things I Did Yesterday
1. Laundry
2. Made Dinner
3. Made a birthday card
4. Laughed. A lot.

Four Things I Love About Winter
1. Nothing
2. Nothing
3. Nothing
4. Nothing...Can you tell I don't like Winter?  

Tag Four People
 While I love these type of things, I know many don't.  So...,
1. I choose my followers
2. Anyone who wants to blog about something that is not about paper...C'mon it's fun!
3. Anyone who is on a DT with me
4. You!

That's right, grab the questions for yourself and blog away, Spread the love...

I also want to thank my teammate Cat, for passing on the Stylish Blogger Award....


I have to list 8 things about myself, but the list above covers that, as well as tagging 8 people :)





Lastly, an FYI...Today is the last day of the Retirement Sale....Tons of sets from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff at My Grafico are on sale for only $1.00!

Grab them while you can, because after today,  they will no longer be available from the shop at My Grafico.

 
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