Black and my "favorite" color

I'm back again!  I made two projects this week for our challenge at 613 Avenue Create.  The challenge is Anything Goes with an optional twist to use BLACK and your favorite color.  I had someone ask me what my favorite color was and I had to think about it for a minute.  My reply was "Well, I'm an artist so I don't have a favorite, they're all my favorite!"  But I guess if I were forced to choose just one it would have to be teal  :)   So here is my teal and black Santa!  Image by Bugaboo Stamps.

*ok first here's my little story.  It's been a long month at work, very stressed, busy with holidays, etc.  So I took a vacation day and locked myself in my craft room, music blasting just getting lost in the process.  Well...apparently I was so "lost" this is what I did...see the problem??  LOL!  My response, "Seriously!??  Oh !&*@$#%" and to top it off I used hot glue which I rarely use but I had the glue gun out.  Ugh...

Ok here's the finished project

  I have to admit I just love how the stickpin came out on this! 

Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges I'm entering:
Color Me Creative - Challenge #3 Holiday Themed ends 1/2/14 
Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes ends 12/31 
Crafthazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes ends 12/31 

I Love You SMORE!

Hi all!
     Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!  Today I have my DT project for the last challenge of 2013 at 613 Avenue Create.  I can't believe it's been a year since I started the weekly challenge blog with Chana and I'm so glad I did  :)  Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps and I've used the Old Snow Star digi for my project.

So here's the story behind the title/project.  Ever since my daughter, Shianne, was little she would say "I love you" and my reply would be "I love you more".  Well then that would turn into a playful argument of "No...I love YOU more" until one day IO told her not to argue with her mother  LOL!  She's 19 and we still say it and laugh.  I love that kid!  :)  So between that and the fact that she was a Girl Scout for 13 years she can't help bu love smores...hence the "I love you smore!" project.  I'll send it to her at school when she goes back next month.

 I used a very versatile SVG file from My Scrap Chick called Caddy Essentials.  I used the #7 caddy, made two of them and glued together.  She has some incredible files and great prices too!  You should check it out.  

Until next time!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges I'll be entering:
Color Me Creative - Challenge #83 Holiday Theme ends 1/2/14 
Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes ends 12/31 
Crafthazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes ends 12/31
 

Beautiful daughter ornament

Hi Everyone!  Whew before you know it the holidays will be over!  I really haven't made anything this year!  Just my DT projects and a few birthday cards.  Speaking of DT's this is my last project for the Through The Craftroom Door Design Team.  They really are a wonderful group of artists and I would like to thank Colleen Holmes for the opportunity to design with them over the last 6 months.  So here it is...drum roll please...LOL!  

 

 It's been many many years since I've made an ornament for my daughter Shianne.  This little girl from Sassy Cheryl's always reminds me of her.  I hadn't planned on making an ornament it just happened.  I'm sure you know what I mean, you start a project with one thing in mind then it ends up being something completely different  LOL!  I really like how the lights shine through the cut outs of the heart die by QuicKutz.   I used Frantage embossing powder on the edge of the heart, it's a nice white & gold color.   And I surprised myself with the shadow from the halo!  

Well until next time!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:
Sassy Cheryl's - You're favorite 2013 made by you 
 

I'll have a cafe`,mocha,vodka,valium latte!

Hi Everyone!
     It's time for our challenge at 613 Avenue Create and our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps who I just adore!  Our option is to create a CAS (Clean And Simple) card/project.  I've gotten better at CAS, although I still want to add "stuff".  I chose to work with JJ coffee to go and let's just say this sentiment is hysterical!  If anyone knows where I can get one of her coffee's just let me know!  LOL!  

Ok...I know...it's not exactly CAS because I did do paper piecing but for me it's CAS!  LOL!

Well that's it for now...see you Tuesday for my TTCRD DT project!

*Don't forget to check out our prizes for 613 Avenue Create's 1st Blogaversary Block Party ENTER HERE!

Hugs,

Kathi

Washi birthday pail

Hi again!
      I'm here with this week's Anything Goes challenge at Through The Craftroom Door.  I made a girly birthday bucket for my son's classmate.  I used the Sassy Cheryl's image Let's Party!  Colored with Copics and can you believe it...I forgot the Stickles!!  I didn't even realize it until it was long gone!  (sigh)  That's ok...I'll live...it just would have looked so much better!  LOL!  Anyway, moving on...I actually used some of my washi tape stash!  And the pail was from the $1 bin at Target.  I put some Disney hand sanitizer and a magic washcloth in there with a $10 bill.  What girl doesn't like cash...even if she's only 5!

 see...no Stickles = blah  :(

The sentiment was a freebie from Paulette at Create With TLC.  She is a very generous artist with daily freebies, go check out her shop!
Thanks for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:
Oozak - Anything Goes/Let's Celebrate!   12/15
Emergency Crafter's Challenge - Anything but Xmas!   12/30
Sassy Cheryl's - Anything "Sassy Cheryl's" Goes 

613 Avenue Create 1st Anniversary!

Hi everyone!  We are fast approaching our 1 year Anniversary at my challenge blog 613 AVENUE CREATE!   I can't believe it's been a year and how quickly we've grown!  Please see our message below and come join us for some fabulous prizes!  Thank you for your continued support!

Hugs,

Kathi

 

 

 

Hello, Crafty Peeples,

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Just A Little Something

Hi all of my crafty friends! 
       The holidays are fast approaching and this week we have a challenge at 613 Avenue Create that everyone can benefit from!  Our Anything Goes Challenge has the twist this week to create some kind of gift packaging.  Whether it's a gift bag, card holder, gift can, etc.  we want to see it!  You never know you may win some digi stamps from Rick St. Dennis who is our sponsor this week.  Or you could be featured on our new Facebook page!  So come check it out!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO FACEBOOK

This week I've used the Star Pixie image

This cute little bag is a free SVG at Cre8ive Cutz!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by!  See you soon with my TTCRD DT project.

Hugs,

Kathi

Challenges:

2 Creative Chicks - Christmas/Winter   12/31

Paulaholifieldcrafts - Christmas Cheer   12/28

Creatalicious Challenges - Christmas Time   12/14

Digi Galore Challenges - Stitching real or fake   12/14  Winner

Feeling Crafty Challenge - Christmas  12/31

Santa ornament

Hi again it's time for my TTCRD DT project.  Anne Fenton is our sponsor this week and I've chosen her Santa image to work with.  I made an ornament using a Memory Box snowflake die. 

Hope you can join us this week at TTCRD's Anything Goes Challenge!  
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Kathi

Peace Love Santa

Hi everyone! 
     Today is World Peace Day and at 613 Avenue Create the optional theme is to use a peace symbol or the word peace in your creation.  Our sponsor this week is Rick St. Dennis and I've used the Night Before Christmas Santa image, cropped of course.  

So today as I was trying to finish this project my 4 year old, Niko, came to "help" me.  He tends to drive me a little crazy when he comes to my craft room because he likes to touch everything!  Typical 4 year old  :)   Well...we were able to have a little fun today!

NIKO

Mommy Mario & Luigi

Hope you can have some fun today!  Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:
Show It Off Sunday - Create With TLC

TTCRD Nice Crane Challenge

Hi all,
     Sorry my posts have been limited to my DT projects but I'll tell ya reality really bites sometimes!  Ugh that dreaded routine called work has been draining me of every ounce of energy I have!  It's pretty sad when you fall asleep with your 4 year old at 8:00 pm  LOL!  And my little guy is getting sick...sniffling, sneezing and whining...ahh motherhood  :)

Anyway, here's my Christmas tag for the challenge this week at Through The Craftroom Door and our sponsor is Nice Crane.  I chose a pre-colored vintage image. 

Hope you can join us this week for our Anything Goes challenge at TTCRD!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Kathi

A witchingly wonderful Halloween

Hi again!  Finally, a Halloween card!  It's time for my DT project for Through The Craftroom Door.  Our sponsor this week is The Paper Shelter and I've used the Bewitched Night image.  She was colored with Copics, Prismacolor pencils/Gamsol and chalks!  Plus I stippled over the chalk background with Encore Metallic Purple ink.  The sentiment was a freebie (but can now be purchased in her store) from Create with TLC.  Dies by Spellbinders and MFT.

Well that's it for today!  Stop by the TTCRD challenge blog for some wonderful inspiration!  Also, the Fall issue of Through the Craftroom Door magazine is now available.  I have several projects in this issue, if you would like to purchase a subscription go HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges/Linky Parties:
Create with TLC's Show It Off Sunday Linky Party

KEEP CALM AND ROCK ON!

Hi all!
     This weeks challenge at 613 Avenue Create is Anything Goes but you have the option to use the Create Your Own Challenge chart that I've created.   We are sponsored by KennyK Downloads and I just love this Rock Chick image!  I made a tissue box cover which was rather easy, I used the Back To The Books set from SVGCuts.  The sentiment I typed up.  This is an overdue birthday gift for a friend who is a true Rock Chick  :)

Here is the chart for this weeks challenge

I used image,sentiment,solid paper,die cuts,stickles,glossy accents,bling,ribbon.

Hope you can join us this week or just stop by to see all of the inspiration from the DT and the unbelievably talented ladies who enter every week!

Hugs,

Kathi 

Challenges: 

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes 

Crafting When We Can - Sparkle 

Hobbycutz - Home Decoration - Anything but a Card 

Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes  
Color Me Creative - Anything Goes 
Create with TLC's Show It Off Sunday Linky Party 

Hang in there

Here's another BCA card for Link Up For Pink!  The digi is from Bugaboo stamps and it's on an action wobble  LOL!

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:
Robyn's Fetish - Square cards only 
That Craft Place - Think Pink
Catch The Bug - Think Pink 

Link up for PINK!

It's that time of year again when our focus is on bringing awareness to breast cancer.  Personally, this is a cause that is close to my heart and I wear pink all year long!  It's the 3rd Annual Link up for Pink linking party which you can find HERE.  You still have time to get some entries in...I'm running behind so I'll have a few posts!

I just love this bear by Tricia Moore of Little Scraps of Heaven and it's a freebie too!  So don't for to join them at the Link Up For Pink blog!

Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:
Color Me Creative - Anything Goes 

Favorite Little Pumpkin

Hi Everyone!
     I made this card for my daughter, Shianne, to mail from college to my mother AKA Grammy.  When I was pregnant with Shi we didn't know she was a "she" so my mother always referred to her as "pumpkin".  She'd ask "how's pumpkin today?" etc.  And my baby shower was a Halloween party and I dressed as...yup...a pumpkin!  A big round one!  LOL!  Anyway, this Sally character from Sassy Cheryl's Stamps always reminds me of Shi when she was little.  The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's Spooky Sweets set.

This card is for the Through The Craftroom Door Anything Goes Challenge this week.  We are sponsored by Oozak and you could win a $10 gift certificate to the store.  

 

And "Sally" always has a little ladybug with her...something else about Shianne...she was always my little "lovebug".  I always made her ladybug t-shirts etc.  A nice little trip down Memory Lane!  LOL!!  Thanks for strolling with me!!

Hugs,
Kathi

Details:

stamps/digi stamps:  Sally's Fall Pumpkin by Sassy Cheryl's Stamps

papers: Authentique 6x6 Thankful pad, misc brown, Staples white 110 lb

dies: QuicKutz rectangles, Lawn Fawn hearts

ink: Colorbox Chestnut

coloring medium: Copics  E01,11,21,25,33,43,55,57,77 / Y23,32 / YR14,27 / R21,37 / blender

                                   Pebbles Chalks for background and grass

embellishments:  Maya Road stickpin, leather button, ribbon, lace, seed bead

tools:  Cuttlebug

technique:  I used the colorless blender and dabbed it on her sweater/socks to remove some                      color to give it texture.

Challenges:

Happy Fright Night!

It's that time again!  Our challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create is sponsored by Rick St. Dennis and it's a true Anything Goes, there's no Twist this week.  I used an image called Callista the Witch, this image was a freebie I received in his monthly newsletter.  

 

 

I am forever struggling with my lighting...ugh.  Hard to tell her skin is green LOL!  Oh well...that's it for now I'll be back on Tuesday with my DT card for TTCRD.

Til next time!

Hugs,

Kathi

stamps/digi stamps:  RSD image, sentiment by Papertrey Ink

dies: tag MFT, bat QuicKutz, deckled rectangle Spellbinders

ink: Colorbox, Memento - Bamboo Leaves

coloring medium: black Prismacolor pencil, Copics BV01,02,04/ YR07,12/ YG97/G20/R35

embellishments: sparkle ribbon, Stickles black/orange

tools: Cuttlebug, Paper Tagger

other: paper sack