1 card, 3 challenges ...

1. Stamp with fun would like us to use the sketch above, which I've done. Hope I've managed to pull it off ok.

2. Cupcake craft challenge gave us the massive challenge of using 5 DIFFERENT embellies. So I used The bucket, string, the hessian, the sandpaper and the shells. i did add a wooden fish too in case the bucket and string only counted as 1. Phew that was a challenge and half LOL.

And the 3rd and final was Roses on paper which gave us a lovely colour combo to go with. Aqua, peach and butter.

The aqua is the backing paper which is from Imaginisce A shore thing range. The main card is butter coloured. Finally I added a peach bucket to the Rachelle Anne Miller beach image, which is coloured using pencils and Sansador.

I thoroughly enjoyed all 3 challenges and I hope my card shows it.

Thank you for looking.

T T F N love Karen xxx

Pink elepant challenge

was a sketch this week and I hope I've done it justice. It's the first time I've done the Pink elephant challenge so I hope it's ok.

The image is one of my favourites and is by Art impressions. I inked the stamped using my Whisper pens and then water coloured it. I added a bit of glamour dust to the centre of the rose. The red card is by SU. The black card and ribbon are from my stash. I inked the scallops witha gold pen. The sentiment is by WS designs and is heat emboss in gold.

Thank you for looking.

Love Karen xxx

A change from a card ...

Thought I'd share what I did yesterday with you all. I started out as a scrapper and went onto cards.

This is the 1st LO I've done in absolutely ages. This is a pic of my friends little girl Carys-Aimee. She's totally adorable, especially in these chic sunglasses. I was totally inspired when I took this pic last week.

The cardstock and ribbon is DB. The patterned card is DCWV Pocket full of Posie's. The flowers, brads and glitter are all from my stash. I haven't put any journalling on because I think it doesn't need anything else as the pic and the title say it all.

What do you think ?

Well I'm off to plan this weeks challenges and get started on them.

T T F N

Love Karen xxx

Who built the Ark ...

Doodle Palace. Well thats where I got this cute image from. I chose it after I got "stamped" by them the other day.
I used it for this weeks Dare U 2 Digi stamp sketch challenge


All they ask you to do is follow the sketch and use a digital image.
The backing paper is by Daisy Bucket from the boys range they did ages ago. The card, frame, ribbon and gem are all from my stash. The sheep has been flocked usung DB white flock. ( No pun intended) LOL !
I added 2 tiny brads to the wheels of the ark and glazed some of the image with a clear glaze Sakura pen.

Ta for looking and I hope you like my card and my blog.

Happy crafting
Love Karen xxx

April showers ...

brings May flowers was the theme on this weeks digital tuesday challenge. I got this free cute image from this weeks sponsors site, Dustin Pike. He creates fab didital images and his blog is well worth a visit.
The paper is from the Imaginisce A Shore thing range. I like it because its got loads of little bubbles all over it, which are all glittery. The big raindrop was put thru my CB using Swiss dots folder and then heat emboss with holographic powder. The flowers were punched from the same paper as the backing. i inked the edges and added a blue pearl to the middle.
The sentiment reads " Sunshine kisses and birthday wishes ".

Thank you for looking and I hope you enjoy my little blog.
Love Karen xxx

Engagement card ...

for my friend Pam and her fella Tommy. I think I'm safe putting this on, don't think she goes on my blog. I wanted to do something simple and elegant. The simple bit was easy, it's the elegant I struggle with. I'm about as elegant as an elephant LOL.

The image was stamped in a very paple pink and the heat emboss using silver pearl powder. I made the bubbles sparkle using some sticles that I won In Cathy's blog candy a few weeks ago. The greeting was printed on the comp and I adde some gems for a bit of bling..

Ta for looking

Love Karen xxx

Good morning ...

It's lovely and sunny here but a little bit chilly. The weather over the weekend is supposed to be really good. That'l make a change for a bank holiday LOL.
I've got a card for a friend to do and then some challenges to do. They'l have to wait until I've Had a couple of hours kip. I'm shattered !
I'l be back later with pics.

T T F N happy crafting.
Love Karen xxx