Peppermint Bear

Hi Everyone,

 

I’m proudly showing off the sweet digi image named Peppermint Christmas Bear today. Isn’t he adorable? Michelle Perkett has a whole line of stamps and digis at Sparkle N Sprinkle, so if you haven’t had a chance to see them yet, I encourage you to take a peek at the shop.

 

For this card I began by making some glittery paper using Cloud Nine Velvet Glitter (GM2000) and some of my must have Sticker Paper (99558). I printed out my digi on card stock, then using some blue painters tape, I attached a piece of the glitter paper right over the bear. Then I sent it through my printer again and voila! A sparkly bear! After I colored his scarf, nose and paws, (Yes, you can color right over the glitter! Very cool indeed) I fussy cut him and attached him with some pop dots. See how cute?

 

 

I had some of the paper I made left over, so I added a couple of punched photo corners to the top, and a strip of Collegiate Garnet(G1114) glitter to match my holiday paper. Feel free to check out my gallery for all the step by step instructions.

 

Here’s wishing you a cheerful December!

 

Cupcake Challenge

 

Hi Everyone,

DRS Designs is sponsoring the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge this week.  Here is the adorable cupcake inspiration photo for this week:
 

 

And here is my card:

 

 

 Since I needed another Christmas card for mailing to a friend, I kept it pretty flat and simple using the colors and the snowmen concept from the above photo for my card.  Tiny Snowman was the stamp, and the sentiment came from only inking that one phrase up from the Christmas Multi Greeting background stamp.

 

For another chance to win a DRS Designs prize, check out this weeks "Inspired by Religion" challenge right here

 

Not only is my card quick and simple, but so is this post.  Today Blogger has decided to kick me out every 90 seconds.  I cannot even tell you how long it took me to post this. ACK!  I'm gonna shut down and try to log in again.  All these crazy issues have really cramped my blogging style lately :( 

 

Have a good one!

 



Snow Fun Challenge

Hi Everyone,

 

I feel like every time I write a blog post, I need to apologize for my lack of posting around here.  The holidays are super busy for most, and that includes me too, but last week my router/modem thing-y decided to give out.  Ugh.  Took me a bit to get back online, but here I am.

 

Our challenge at the DRS Designs blog is titled "Snow Fun", so if you need to do some holiday card making catch up, now is the time to create and link up!

 

I used the Penguin Snowball Blast for this card, along with the Interlocking Snowflakes and
Warm Wishes greeting. The middle strip was made with the Woven Plaid background stamp, a real favorite of mine this time of year.  A big thank you goes out to Jennifer, for letting me use her embossing folder for this card :)

 

 

I actually went and added some Stickles to the snowballs after I took this photo, so it looks a little less plain now.  In my eyes anyway.

 

Over the weekend I took my friends daughter to the Painted Penguin at the mall.  You pick out whatever you want from the stock on hand, they give you the paints and when you're done, they seal it for you.  We made a penguin, snowflake, ladybug and something for her "#1 DAD".

 

 

 

 

Then while we waited for them to dry, we grabbed some lunch, had a visit with Santa, and took this photo.

 

 

I probably could have saved myself a lot of $ and only taken her to Best Buy to get my new modem.  She was thrilled just trying out everything in the store :).

 

 

It was a great day and totally reminded me of when my nieces were young. Sigh. So wrong how time flies.  I loved feeling like I was 7 again, at least for a few hours :)

 

Well, that's it for now and you can check out all of the newest stamps from DRS Designs by clicking here!

 



Tuesday Morning Sketches

 

Hi Everyone,

 

DRS Designs is the sponsor this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches and I'm playing along using some of the newly released Christmas stamps from DRS Designs.

 

Here is this weeks sketch:

 

 

I'm happy to say this sketch didn't terrify me :)  Here's my take on it:

 

 

The Ho, Ho Ho greeting and the Funky Christmas Tree are brand new, and I used the

 Interlocking Snow Background and the Woven Plaid to make my custom papers.  In the photo below, you can see how I fussy cut the tree layers and attached them with pop dots. 

 

 

I added rhinestones for the ornaments and I used a glitter pen to embellish the star on top. 

 

Link up your card over at Tuesday Morning Sketches for your chance to win!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 



Turkey Challenge

 

Hi Everyone,

 

Are you ready for the big turkey eating day?  I'm excited to have my family over for the big meal and I'm also looking forward to having leftovers :)  That's a highlight for me. 

 

From the title of my post, and the lead in about how I love extra food, you would think I was entering some big eating challenge...Nope, I'm happy to say, it's calorie free :) In honor of Thanksgiving here in the U.S., the challenge at the DRS Designs blog is "Turkeys", and the good news is that the challenge is 2 weeks long.  Lots of time to play with us for a chance at a $10.00 voucher to the store...yay!

 

Let's just say, here's hoping my bird on Thanksgiving comes out looking as good as this

Turkey Dinner.

 

 

I also used the Checkerboard Background and the Beauty of an Autumn Day Greeting to complete my card.

 

To see the rest of the DT cards (cute and funny ones!) and to enter the challenge, just click here. 

 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Thanksgiving!



Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Winter Wonderland Blog Hop! If you hopped here by way of Anne, then you are in the right place. Otherwise, you might like to start from the beginning at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog, to become eligible for 6 fabulous prizes!

My card shares for the hop today were both made with digis.  Yep, Sparkle N Sprinkle has a whole line of digital images by Michelle Perkett now.  How cool is that?

This darling Snowman with Heart (100) was colored with Copic Markers and a layer of Blizzard Beach Mudd Puddles was added for a crunchy snowy embellishment.  I also added some Sparkling Snow Glitter (G1003) before the Mudd Puddles dried, and a bit of bling to the heart too.

 

 My next card features Buddy the Christmas Pup (017) and he's just too sweet in his holiday sweater :)  He was fussy cut and layered onto an embossed cut out of Sticker Paper layered with more Sparkling Snow Glitter (G1003).  I also used Sticker Paper for the pine branches which were made with the Velvet Glitter in Luau Green (GM2004).  My punched button embellishment was made using Winterberry Embossing Powder (EP411) which was a perfect match for Buddy's sweater!  Sparkle N Sprinkle has colors to mach everything! lol!
 

 

As always, full details can be found in my gallery at Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Now, on to the talented Debi for more holiday inspiration! 

 

Happy Holiday Hopping!

(Below is the full blog hop list in case there is a glitch along the way :) )

 

 

Home base: http://www.sparklensprinkle.com/blog
 

Julie Zippel http://backtobasicsandbeyond.blogspot.com

Shanna Shands http://scsdesigns.blogspot.com

Brigita Skopas http://gitascreations.blogspot.com

Anne Temple www.annemade-anne.blogspot.com

Karin Martin http://karin-withaniforpaper.blogspot.com

Debi Brile http://thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Shona Erlenborn http://shonasstampingstage.blogspot.com

Dawn Bennett http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com

Barbara Bruder www.artandsoulcreations.blogspot.com

Genevieve Chesky http://paperglitterandmore.blogspot.com

Karalee Ingram http://kareescardsandcraftsofcourse.blogspot.com

Cheryl Bennett www.cherylscraftroom.blogspot.com

Keri Brown http://gotstamps.blogspot.com

Marie Berquist http://craftemarie.blogspot.com

Charmagne Welch-Rivera www.sanurascraps.blogspot.com

April Williams www.stampwillydesigns.blogspot.com

Cammy Vietzke www.stampingtimeblogspot.com

Jackie Smith www.stamping4you.blogspot.com

Brenda Smalle www.rubberroomantics.blogspot.com

 



Fall Apples

Hi Everyone,

 

One of my favorite things about fall is definately the apples.  I love to get them from the orchard and make a pie or two.  One year my friend taught me how to can, and we put up more than a dozen jars of homemade applesauce.  It was that time spent in the kitchen at her home that inspired my card today.

 

I colored up my stamped Apple Trio image from DRS Designs with my Copic markers and cut it out with my Spellbinders dies.  I decided to use that same image for my background as well, so out came some of my Martha Stewart white embossing powder.  I think using that same silhouette image along the bottom of the card looks really cool.

 

 

The new Checkered Background stamp looks just like a tablecloth, so I thought it added to the whole  kitchen-y vibe of the card. A punched border, some over sized brads and the Happy Fall Y'all finished it off. 

 

To check out the rest of the newest stamps, just click here :) 

 

 Have a great day!

Holiday Card

 

Hi Everyone,

 

I'm back to posting for Sparkle N Sprinkle again, and I love that the holidays are almost upon us.  It's the best time of year for making cards :) 

 

Due to hurricane Sandy, we postponed the blog hop until next week.  We want to make sure as many people as possible have their power back and can join in the fun of inspiration and prizes! So note that change and plan to hop with us.

 

Until then, let me whet your appetite with this cute snowman card made with the

Merry Crows (385) stamp set and some Velvet Glitter.  It's one of the new hot products here at Sparkle N Sprinkle. 

 

I created the background papers using the Starry Believe (3045-385c) stamp from that same set and some Red Apple (EP276) embossing powder.  To try and keep things speedy when making multiple holiday cards, I chose to simply outline Slim (3051-385c) the snowman with a grey Copic (C1) and add some Gypsy Red (GM2005) Velvet Glitter to his scarf using dimensional glue.

 

 

The snowflake behind him was die cut from Sticker Paper (99558) and coated in that very fine glitter. It's so soft to the touch, it really feels like velvet, hence the name :) . Try it and you will be amazed!

 

I used a bit of ribbon, foam letters and a doily to add some interest, but still keep it flat and easy to mail for the holidays :)

 

Thanks for stopping by the blog today and check out my card gallery for all the specific details on this card.

 

Karin

 

P.S. I've been getting spammed on my blog like crazy lately.  I've tried sticking my head in the sand for the past week, hoping that it would simply go away.  That's always my first strategy, so I've not been visiting  or commenting anywhere either. So right now I've turned on comment moderation for old posts. I'll see if that helps for now and know that I'll be by to check on your blogs real soon.



Candy Corn Cards

Hi Everyone,

I'm popping in with a sentiment on my first card that can be paired with so many stamps. You're So Sweet was just the thing for these darling little Candy Corn Bees. Are they bees dressed as candy corn for Halloween, or are they candy corns disguised as bees so that no one will eat them? lol! Either way they have the most adorable little faces :)

I stamped them on the layered base, added those dashes myself for the fluttering trails and glittered up their wings.

While that was drying, I stamped those five bees on a separate sheet of paper, colored them up and fussy cut them out. Then I pieced them on top with a pop dot for a bit of dimension.

  

 

I couldn't resist using this little Candy Corn Buzz Bee stamp one more time before the season is through. :) :) :)

I took my color inspiration for the card from him and the newly released Candy Corn Border stamp. The two just paired so perfectly together. Both were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic markers. The bee is up on a pop dot and so are a couple of the candy corns along the border, and if you look closely, there is also a bit of bling on the tips.

 

 

 

I used yellow dye ink on yellow paper for a tone on tone look, using Interlocking Circles and

Easy Dot Background stamps to create the pattern. And the sentiment is sheer perfection if you ask me...Who's favorite vegetable isn't candy corn at this time of year, right? lol!

 

Be sure to check out all of the newest releases from DRS Designs by clicking here.

Have a great day!

 

O Holy Hambo

 

Hi Everyone,

 

The challenge at the Hambo Hoedown this week is "neon colors."  I thought this card I made a while back, with its bright turquoise background fit the bill this week, so I'm happy to finally show it off.  At least I hope the background and my coloring of the bright swaddling clothes count...It's been too long since I've played along!

 

I like to make half "religious" and half winter themed cards for Christmas, so when I saw this darling Manger (4316) stamp from Hambo, I knew this was the one for this year.  Would you look at that baby Jesus? So stinkin' cute!    (Every time I read, or say "baby Jesus" I can't help but think about the grace scene in Talledega Nights...Is that bad? lol!:) )

 

I added a piece of burlap and roughed up the edges of the layered stamped image and the Adore Him (4313) sentiment, thinking that would compliment the humble, rustic manger.  But then I went and blinged up the sheep with Stickles anyway.  And then I went further by adding a punched star, glittered up with Evening Glow glitter (G1086) from Sparkle N Sprinkle. I can never seem to leave well enough alone.  At least I kept it flat and easy to mail.

 

I'm no where near done with my Christmas cards this year, and I make 75 gifts each year for my husband's co-workers.  This year I'm super freaked out about it, because I don't have any idea yet of what that will be. In years past I've done homemade dish soap, wrapped Hershey nuggets in a box, tile coasters, stamped candles,  mugs and cocoa, and last year was candy and hand sanitizers in a cute bag.  So, if you have any bright ideas that aren't those, I'm open to ANYTHING!  I told you I'm freaking :)

 

Thanks for stopping by this little blog of mine :)

 

Other challenges for this card:

Card Makin Mamas-Anything goes

Lady Anne's-Sentimental Friday & Anything goes

Christmas Stampin All Year Long-Anything goes

Crafty Anne's-Christmas

Crafty Catz-Texture (Burlap)

Fat Pages & Cards-Add a sentiment/anything goes

Hot Shot Craft-Bling

Polka Doodles-Bright color and Bling

Raise the Bar-Anything goes

Stampin for the Weekend-Anything goes

Totally Papercrafts-Twinkle Twinkle Christamas Star

Southern Girls-Animal Crackers





Autumn Themed Cards

 

Hi Everyone,

 

I have a couple of card shares for you.  Today begins DRS Designs sponsorship of the color challenge at The Play Date Cafe.  You have the chance to win a voucher for $10.00 off you next purchase!   Here is the color palette photo:

 

 

And this is my card made with a sneak peek of couple of new stamps that will be released on Saturday!

 

 

Thanksgiving Blessings and the Long Tall Wheat stamp are new and I used the Script Font Background on the base.  That's available right now :)

 

Other Challenges for this card:

Can You Dig It?-Give Thanks

Cards and More-Fall or Halloween

Twist of Faith-Fall w/inspirational greeting

 

 

Due to the Halloween holiday, DRS Designs is extending the Autumn Greetings challenge an extra week.  Here is my card that I made for that challenge using the Large Scarecrow stamp and Scarecrows and Corn Rows greeting.

 

 

I hope you get a chance to play along in one or both! 

 

Happy November :)

 

 Other Challenges for this card:

Lady Anne's Challenge-Anything Goes

Fab N Funky-Die Cuts or Punches

Paper Shelter-Anything Goes

Anything Goes-Anything Goes

Celebrate the Occasion-Fall

Die Cuttin Divas-Anything Goes w/die



May You Find Peace

 

Hi Everyone,

 

Another quickie post featuring some stamps from Sparkle N Sprinkle.  I made this a while back while working with the Religious Sympathy stamp set (#383).  I stamped the top half of the card and dry embossed the bottom portion.

 

The Find Peace sentiment stamp was layered onto a die cut that was made from Sticker Paper and Sassy Silver Glitter.  You can purchase the sentiment stamp separately here., and you can always view my card gallery for step by step instructions.

 

We are getting ready for our big holiday blog hop at Sparkle N Sprinkle on November 8th, so mark your calenders!  There will be tons of inspiration and we have a whole host of new designers that have recently joined the team.  Lots of excitement and gobs of prizes!  You won't want to miss the fun!

 

Enjoy the rest of you weekend :)



Shine On Harvest Moon ATC

Hi Everyone,

 

I have a bunch of quick posts coming the next couple of days.  Lots of facts and not so much chit chat I'm afraid.  I think I've been burning the candle at both ends for too long now, and it's finally caught up with me.  I was just sick in September and well, now the congestion is back again. Ugh. 

 

Anyway, DRS Designs is the sponsor this week at Wicked Wednesday's ATC challenge blog, where the theme is Full Moon. By playing along you have a chance at a $10.00 voucher to the
DRS  Designs store.

I barely make any tags, let alone ATC's, so this was totally out of my comfort zone.  I think it's the small space that freaks me out.  However, I persevered and created something flat and simple that I can put on a card at a later date:

 

 

I made this by using white embossing powder and then paper piecing the moon on top of it.  These are the two stamps I used:

Spooky Tree w/ Moon

Shine On Harvest Moon

 

For more inspiration and to link up your ATC, check out the Wicked Wednesday challenge!

 

Have a great day :)

 

 

I Melt for You!

 

Hi Everyone,

What a week it's been since I last posted...Whew! It was exhausting and totally fun :) Before I share, let me show off a card that includes a couple of the latest stamps from DRS Designs. I think you'll agree, they are so super cute :)

The base was stamped with the Marshmallow Background, in a white pigment ink on a dark brown background. After stamping the Toasting Marshmallow and coloring it with my Copic markers, I die cut it with my Nestabilities Labels One die and added a bit of paper piercing around the layer for some interest.

The Mini Marshmallow was stamped multiple times to create that border piece and the I Melt for You greeting was layered in colors to match the card itself. Both of these stamps can be found in the new releases here. Looking back at this picture, I wish I had added a bit of glitter to the flames. How could I have let that go? Me and my love of bling...What was I thinking? Thank goodness the cuteness of the stamps make up for the lack there of :)
 

 

I mentioned in my post last week that DRS Designs was coming to a stamp show in the greater Cleveland area, and a couple of my design team mates and I were fortunate to be able to attend!

What a thrill it was to meet these talented ladies in person, as well as have the privilege of doing a demo with Jennifer our DT Coordinator at the DRS Designs booth.

Here is a photo of the booth (well, most of it anyway) and our demo/make n take area in the front.

 

It was so, so cool seeing my design team mates cards in person on that back wall. I know we all post them to the blogs, but there is nothing like seeing them up close. Wowza! So impressive!

And a close up of the Argyle Background and Argyle Diamond stamps that were our demo:

 

 

I love these stamps! I've used them so many times this year...I'm sure you recognize them from many of my recent cards.

 

And lastly, here is a photo of us. I think I promised Sue that I wouldn't put it on Facebook, but I don't remember promising not to put it on the blog...Ack! Please forgive me Sue ;) 

I was lucky enough to have Shelia and Jennifer stay in the area Saturday, so after the show they both came to my house for a night of food and stamping. I was in heaven! So. Much. FUN! It was midnight before we knew it! I only wish we all lived around the corner from each other, so that this could happen on a regular basis :) Next time it needs to be all of us DT ladies...Hear that, Julie, Pam and Janett??! You were missed :)

Thanks so much for peeking in on the blog today and remember to join us for our challenges every Thursday at the DRS Designs blog!

Have a good one :)

Karin