Just for Fun

  I finally had a chance to create a card just for fun - no challenge, no DT project - just pretty paper and a pretty digi.  The layout is loosely based on a card I saw in the Just Cards magazine.  

 

Paper:      DCWV Cherry Limeade Stack

Digi:        SKdigis "flowers"

Markers:  Copics and Spica glitter pens

Die:         Die namics, Spellbinders Labels 4

Flower:   Handmade by Jani at Paper Compulsions

Inks:       VersaMagic chalk inks

 

Greetings!

  Happy Monday!  I'm hoping to see the sunshine today.  It's been wet and dreary here in Northern California since last Friday.  I must say, though, it's been good for getting things done inside the house and the craftroom!!   I made today's card using an adorable image from SKdigis.  The sentiment is one from one of the sets by K Andrew Designs.  Even though Kristal has put all of her stamp sets on sale, the designers are still posting every weekday at Getting Cricky so be sure to visit.  Also, although Sonia isn't hosting weekly challenges right now, she is still inviting everyone who uses her digital images to link up projects under the "link up" tab at SKdigis.  

The patterned paper is from American Crafts and all of the shapes were cut from various Spellbinders dies.  The penguin was colored with Copic markers.   REMINDER: just click the image to visit  

   

Getting Them Done, One by One

I've decided that the Christmas cards I make to share on my blog are going to be used for actual mailing!!  In the past, I've saved my challenge and DT cards and then had to make different ones to mail.  Well, no more - I'm letting them go.  I'm thinking 3-4 boxes of saved cards is too much and it's time to share them.  So, I'm getting my holiday cards done, one by one :)   Today's card is another image by the talented Sonia of SKdigis.  Her digis are so unique and so fun and easy to color.  They are perfect for those of you who want to color digis but fear they'll take too much time or are too complicated.  I encourage you to visit SKdigis, look around her blog, click on the tabs to see lots of ideas, then visit the store.  When you've created something using one of her images, be sure to link it up under the linking party tab.

I think this image is so cute and the circle sentiment comes pre-colored and can be punched out using a 1.5 inch punch.  I used Copic markers for the image and then glittered the star and applied Glossy Accents to the bear's eyes.  The papers are Bo Bunny and American Crafts.  This card was quick and easy.   Getting out the Cricut for tomorrow's Crafts with Cutters (My Paper Crafting) post so I'll see you then.

It's Christmas

  Did I scare you?  Well, you know crafters, we're always at least a month ahead, right?  I made this card for today's Getting Cricky post and wanted to share it with you as well.   The digital image is one of SKdigis adorable Christmas images.  Sonia's stamps are so easy to color and so cute.  Her stamps would be easy to use when you have to make multiples.  I used sentiment stamps from two different K Andrew Designs sentiment sets.  Unfortunately, the two sets are sold out but there are still 21 different sets available.  Kristal is selling out her current inventory so all of the stamps are clearance priced (60% off the original price!).  Don't you think you need to treat yourself to a few gifts?  How about Skdigis and K Andrew Designs stamps?  

I used Spellbinders lacy ovals and a plain oval for the matting.  I cut the sentiment banner freehand.  The red stripes on the candy canes were colored with a Spica glitter pen.

 

Thanks for stopping by.  I'll be posting everyday this week so be sure to come back.

 

SKdigis New Release

  If you've followed SKdigis you already know that Sonia is limiting her challenges to once a month when she releases her newest digital images.  The designers have had so much fun working up projects to debut her latest designs.  I enocurage you to visit SKdigis and see the entire November collection.  Sonia is also running a 48 hour special.  The entire new set can be purchased for $10 - now that's amazing!  I love coloring mushrooms so this fantastic image was right up my creative alley.  I hope you like it.  

I have admired the way many of you have used banners/flags so I wanted to try the idea on my card.  And twine? Well, I love, love, love it and use whenever possible.  Aren't these mushrooms sweet?

When you visit SKdigis you'll see more along with some Thanksgiving images and some fabulous generic images that will be perfect for any occasion.

 

I hope you'll add SKdigis images to your coloring repertoire - they have nice thick lines (easy to fussy cut or use your Cameo) and are just lots of fun to color.  When you complete your own SKdigi project be sure to link it up to November's challenge.  Can't wait to see your creations.

   

Anything Goes

  That is, as long as it's any SHAPED CARD except a square or rectangle.  Yep, that's challenge #6 at SKdigis.  

 

  The design team members are sharing a variety of ideas using shaped cards so be sure to drop by and leave a little love - SKdigis.     Here's my Circle Shaped card.  I used Sonia's Happy Fall set.

  You'll find all of Sonia's delightful digis HERE.  Be sure to check out her newest designs and her amazing Breast Cancer Awareness Set.  And remember, she always shares FREEBIES so you can try out her wonderful designs.  

Bosom Buddies

  I'm so glad you're visiting today.  It's a special day because I'm sharing my first Getting Cricky design since being invited back to the design team.    I love using K Andrew Design Art Stamps.  I always find a perfect sentiment to go with whatever type of card I'm designing.  This week I wanted to make some cards to support Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Sonia, of SKdigis, has created a fabulous Breast Cancer Awareness Kit.  I couldn't resist these two images because Kristal's Fashionable Friends set has the perfect sentiments, So, what do you think?  

 

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I think the digis and the sentiments work so well together.  I loved creating these cards.

 

You can find the Fashionable Friends stamp set HERE.

You can find the SKdigis Breast Cancer Awareness Set (6 pages of images including the two above)  HERE. 

 

I'll be entering the Cut it Up Think Pink Challenge #3, Link Up for Pink,

and sharing on the SKdigis Breast Cancer Awareness Challenge/Contest.

 

Fang-tastic Embossing

  Wow!  October 1st.  How this year is flying by! Today is SKdigis challenge day.  The theme for the challenge is Fang-tastic Embossing. We're using Sonia's adorable monsters to create our projects along with dry or heat embossing.

I've used both dry embossing (Cuttlebug) and heat embossing (Sentiment stamp from Bug Bites).

 

You can see more adorable monsters by visiting SKdigis. While you're there, visit the Skdigis online store and also join in our challenge by linking your SKdigi project to the challenge thread.

Sonia offers free digis so that you can join in the fun.

 

It's Tuesday Throwdown

  This is my design team week at Tuesday Throwdown.  We have a fun challenge this week called Cutting Corners.  Challenge #116 is to use photo corners or decorative corner punches.   I've used corners from Cricut Essentials and also an EK Success corner punch.

 

The image is an SKdigis which can be purchased HERE.

 

Our sponsor for this week's challenge is

My Creative Classroom

 

Be sure to visit Tuesday Throwdown to see some amazing design team projects using corners.  Then, you can link up your project for a chance to win this week's challenge.

 

Black and White + 1

  Happy Monday!  I hope you had a delightful weekend.  Wow, with football season in full swing, the weekend seems to fly by.   Today is our second challenge at SKdigis.  Sonia has decided that we will have a challenge EVERY WEEK rather than every other week so it will be easier for you to remember when we're sharing our challenges - woohoo!   For Challenge #2 we are asking you to create something that is black and white + one other color.  Be sure to stop by the challenge blog for lots of design team inspiration.   

I used the Zoo-Zebra image and one of my favorite color combinations.  The sentiment is from My Craft Spot Tiny Tags set.

 

Remember that you must use an SKdigi on your entry.  But never fear, Sonia always offers freebies.  If you haven't visited the SKdigis shop, you're in for a digital stamp treat.  Sonia's images are so delightful and easy-peasy to color.  You have to take a look at her Little Steven characters - just perfect for Halloween or any type of kids project.

 

So, come on and join in the challenge fun.  The winner will receive SKdigis and depending on the number of entries, there could be more than one winner so be sure to read the Challenge rules. And while you're visiting the challenge blog, we'd love to have you become a follower.

 

I'm entering this card in My Craft Spot "Wild About You" challenge and CAS-ual Fridays "Black and White +1."

And the Winner is . . .

Congratulations Marji!!!!  

    You are my winner for the SKdigis Inauguration Blog Hop drawing - woohoo. I've sent you an email so when you respond, your gift certificate to SKdigis will be on its way. I hope you'll use it to enter our challenge - there's still time - or another SKdigi challenge in the future.   There is still time to enter the Inauguration challenge.  Projects must be linked to the challenge blog by September 12.   Be looking for our next SKdigi challenge on September 17.  If you haven't visited Sonia's online digi shop, click HERE.  Her images are so much fun to use - cute, whimsical, and oh-so-easy to color.    

SKdigis Inauguration Blog Hop

   

  Woohoo!  It's finally here - SKdigis Inauguration Blog Hop and very first challenge!   Sonia has been busy, busy, busy designing delightful images for her new online store, SKdigis. Now it's time for you to see what's available and also have 14 opportunities to win gift certificates to the SKdigi store.   So come along and join us as we kick off this new Challenge Blog with some inspiration using the cute and creative SKdigis images.   If you've come from Leirad's blog - Leirad's Cardmaking Corner, you're in the right place.  If you've just stopped by to visit my blog and want to join in the fun and have the opportunity to win at every stop, click HERE.   Each designer is featuring a project using one of the many digi designs you'll find at Skdigis.  There are also freebies available for you to download!  

 

My card features the Dino image - perfect for a kid's card, don't you think?

Sonia's images are so much fun to color and I love the line size she uses - so easy to fussy cut!

 

 You can participate in our inauguration challenge by creating a project using an SKdigi and linking it up at the SKdigi blog HERE.  By linking up a project you'll have a chance to win a $6 gift certificate to the digi store and a chance to be a guest designer. Remember, there are freebies available at the Skdigi store.

 

But, here's the twist - you need to visit all of the blogs in our lineup in order to collect hidden words which will reveal the challenge theme. 

Once you know the theme, just link up your project.

 

 The word you need is "SKdigis" The deadline to link up your project is Midnight EST September 15 to be eligible.   ***How about a chance to win a $6 gift certificate just for hopping along? ***  

  All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog before Sunday, September 9 11:59 pm PST. I'll announce the winner on Monday, Sept. 10. Of course, I would be thrilled if you would become a follower and/or "like" my Facebook page, Handmade From The Heart.   Your next stop is Sharla's blog - This Thing Called Life.    

You're on my MInd

I wanted to share another SKdigis image with you today.  I also added a K Andrew Designs sentiment from the Owly Hoo set.  

 

I hope you'll join us on Monday for our debut blog hop. Sonia has been busy designing digital stamps and the designers are excited to bring you our very first blog hop and SKdigis challenge.

 

You find all of SKdigis HERE.

 

And here are the stamps found on Kristal's Owly Hoo set which can be found HERE.

 

   

Just Keep Swimming

  Good Advice, huh?     This sentiment is from the K Andrew Designs sentiment set, Spash-tastic Summer and the image is a freebie that can be found at SKdigis. This is another of my "just for fun" cards that I designed after digging through my scraps.  

I just received my new Artiste cartridge and I can't wait to play.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

  Oh, btw, did you notice my new signature?  Wendy at Digital Delights by Louby Loo designed it for me and I just love it!         

Just for Fun

Today is a quick post sharing a card I created after going through my scrap papers and extra die cuts.

All of the cuts are Spellbinders.

The image is from SKdigis and the sentiment is K Andrew Designs - Positive Thoughts.

I think this will be perfect to use for Card Fairies as we are often asked to send uplifting cards.  I hope this will bring a smile to the recipient.

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn



Hopping by to Say . . .

SKdigis will begin a new challenge blog on September 3.  As a member of the new design team, I just couldn't wait to use one of Sonia's adorable images so I made this card to say hello to my new design team members.

The daffodils are Jolee's stickers that I've had for ages.  The stitching is actually a K&Co rub-on that came in a set that I ordered from Crafty Steals, I think.  The frog image is colored with Copics and the sentiment is a Stampendous stamp.

Sonia is posting on the SKdigis blog so I hope you'll stop by, wish her well, and leave a little bloggie love. BtW, she has a great Silhouette Cameo tutorial up right now.  Then take a look at the cute images she already has in her store while she's busy designing  more - Yay!!

You'll find the blog HERE.

Visit the store HERE.

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn



Good News Tuesday

It's always nice to have good news to share and I have a few good things to share with you.

I have been chosen to design for a new digi shop and challenge blog, SKdigis.  Sonia is back to creating and blogging and has opened her own digital stamp store.  There are some adorable images available now.  You can visit her store HERE.  Her blog is up and running now and the challenges will begin on Monday, Sept. 3.  I hope you'll visit Sonia and give her some bloggie love and support.

Freebies - Freebies - Freebies

In case you didn't read to the end of my last post (I know, you were dazzled by the zombie, right?), I wanted to remind you that the entire set of Zombie stamps can be copied for FREE through Saturday. After that, they will be available at Copic Marker Scrapbooking.

To pick up your set, head over to Marking Our Mark by clicking HERE.  The design team members have created some fantastic cards using the images.  If you do design a project using one of the images, we'd love to have you share it on our Copic Marker Scrapbooking Facebook page.

Well, that's my news for today.  Tomorrow is design team day for Cooking with Cricut so I hope you'll come back to see my challenge post.

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn