Believe

Hi Everyone!

I've been a busy bee with my new ETSY Shop and My Creative Therapy FB Page.  Today I'm here with my DT project for Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenge. Our theme for the next 2 weeks is Christmas.

inside of card

The image is Bear_1 from the Kitty Bee Etsy Shop.  Colored with Copics and fussy cut then popped up with some black foam dots.  I used WOS on the present bow.  Papers and enamel dots by My Mind's Eye and the solid CS is from MFT.  Dies used are from MFT Blueprints line of dies, the heart is from Lawn Fawn and the believe is from Little Yellow Bicycle.  We hope you can join us at the Aloha Friday Challenge!  Come check out what the other DT Ladies have created for your inspiration!

Hugs,

Kathi

Back to School

Come join us this week at 613 Avenue Create, we're Anything Goes but this weeks twist is to use our 
Create Your Own Challenge chart:

Our sponsor is a favorite this week:

 Aurora Wings

I've opted to make an Anything Goes card this week using a Pure Innocence stamp by My Favorite Things.  My daughter is back to college for what should be her final semester! Yay Shianne!  So this was a card I made for her.   

The stick pin has hearts from a Lawn Fawn die and a vintage button with vintage seam binding bow.  I believe the papers were from a few different My Mind's Eye 6x6 pads.  Her outfit was paper pieced. 

   

Hope you can join us at 613 Avenue Create this week! Even if you just stop by to see what the DT have created this week, I really am so lucky to have such talented ladies on my design team!!

Hugs,

Kathi

Haven't heard a Peep :)

Hey I'm actually here with a non DT card!  I know right?  LOL!  I made an Easter card for a friend that I haven't heard from in a while.  Hope you like!

The patterned paper is from a 6x6 MME pad called Remarkable, all other paper, dies and sentiment are from My Favorite Things. Micro hearts are from the Mama Elephant confetti die and the peep was a freebie from Create with TLC.

Happy Easter to those who are celebrating!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:

Bella Sweet Tea

This is my second post today.  I'm here with a book mark I made for our challenge at 613 Avenue Create.   The challenge is Anything Goes but our optional twist is to create a RAK because February 17th is National RAK day!  In case you don't know a RAK is a Random Act of Kindness.  Just a little something to make someone's day maybe a little card for your favorite bank teller or a candy treat for the mailman, in my case I made a book mark for my elderly neighbor who loves to read  :)  

We have a new sponsor this week

 visit Faery Ink Designs 

I used the image Bell Sweet Tea. Colored with Copics and Prismacolor pencils, stamp by Mama Elephant - In My Heart set, dies by Spellbinders, MME paper, crinkle ribbon and a vintage WWII era button!

I bought a bag of misc. buttons at Savers (big chain thrift store) and these buttons were in the bag. On the card it's stamped "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN".  Wow huh?  I hate to use them but I don't think they're really worth anything.  And I know my neighbor, who is 82, will appreciate the extra embellishment.  

Well thanks for stopping by again!  I appreciate the company  ;)  Stop by  613 Avenue Create and see what the other ladies have created this week!  Oh and you can see the awesome RAK I received this week from Sara on the DT!!  She is such an incredibly talented artist!  

Hugs,

Kathi

Thinking of you...

Hi to all my blogland friends  :)

This weeks challenge at 613 Avenue Create is a popular one, it's our unique Create Your Own Challenge.  Here is our current chart:

I used an image from our new sponsor

visit the shop HERE

The image is called  Mouse toting big daisies flowers/ladybugs 
and it is a pre-colored image.  She also offers B & W images.

from the chart I used:

#1 image/patterned paper  #2 sentiment  #3 solid color paper  #4 stitching  #5 hemp

I made the background paper from scraps.  I glued 1" strips to a piece of CS then cut that piece into 1" strips.  I glued those in alternating directions on the card front.

Stop by 613 Avenue Create to see the adorable creations from the DT ladies!  And to purchase this image please visit Toadstool Printables!

Hugs,

Kathi

This card should qualify for the following challenges:

Dream Valley #98: Anything Goes  2/1

Inspiration Destination #17  Tuesdays

Creative Fingers #64  

Love to Scrap #46: Anything Goes  2/1

Card-Mania #64: Make it Sparkle 

Not Just Cards #11   2/1

Cute Card Thursday #357: Colorful   2/1

Sister Act - #90 ATG  Tuesdays

Fab 'n' Funky: Button It

Bring your own SUNSHINE...

Happy Spring?  I certainly hope so!  It is getting a little better here in the Northeast USA!  Our challenge at 613 Avenue Create is a clever one, well I think it is anyway  LOL!  

Challenge #66 is the SIGHTS/SOUNDS/SMELLS/TASTES OF SPRING

Examples: SIGHTS: rainbows, birds,kites,sunshine, trees blooming,butterflies,etc SOUNDS: birds singing, children playing, lawn mower, motorcycles,rain,etc SMELLS: flowers, fresh cut grass,etc TASTES: lemonade, strawberries,cherries,ice cream,etc

Come join us with your Anything Goes project or create something using the Twist above!  

We have 2 great sponsors this week The Paper Shelter and Squigglefly.  I chose to work with the Cheryl Alger image called Sam's Rainy Day.

inside sentiment by MFT Stamps

Thanks for stopping by and have a sunshiny day!

Hugs,

Kathi

Challenges:
QKR Stampede - #81 Rain Rain Go Away
Chalk N Stock - April Challenge 
Little Miss Muffet - #82 Anything Goes 
MilkCoffee - Welcome Spring 
Shelley's Images - April Showers Bring May Flowers (April)
A Creative Need - Signs of Spring 5/2 
CRAFTITUDE - Challenge #62 - Anything Goes OR Add Corrugated paper/cardboard 
CraftyCatz - #225 Springtime 
Get Inky Challenge - Spring & Easter 
Just Add Ink - #209 Layers 
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes 
Stamping with the Dragon - Springtime (April)
SweetPea Stampsers - Distress to the Max 
Catch the Bug - April Anything Goes 
Ditzi Digi Design - Anything Goes 

Peace, Love, Snow

Hi All, 
     Today I have a project for our first challenge of 2014 at 613 Avenue Create! 

Our sponsors are ALL DRESSED UP  and SQUIGGLEFLY.  I chose an image from All Dressed Up for our optional theme of  Colors, Sights, Sounds of Winter.

I realize green isn't a color associated with Winter but the snowflakes are!

And this particular shade of green was so difficult to photograph!  

It's really a little deeper than this.

 The candies are called Sixlits...remember those as a kid or am I dating myself?  Anyway I thought they were perfect for little "snowballs"!

It's very hard to see but I used Icicle Stickles on the snowflakes and the "hi".

So that's it for now...thanks for stopping by!  And don't forget to link up on our

 BLOCK PARTY - 500 Followers Giveaway Page

 We have some awesome sponsors and prizes!

Hugs,

Kathi

Challenges:

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge Blog - #10 Anything Goes    1/10
Totally Gorjuss - Ribbon    1/11

Craftitude Challenges - Anything Goes    1/9     Top 3
Craftyhands - Anything Goes      1/17
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes    1/12
Sister Act Challenges - Anything Goes    1/10
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes    2/1
Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes   1/10
Hobbycutz - Anything Goes   1/11
Robyn's Fetish - Use a digi   1/10  
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes   1/11
The squirrel and the Fox - Anything Goes   1/10

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

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

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 

Shabby Chic Zombie

Hi all!
     It's time for another 613 Avenue Create challenge!  As usual we are an Anything Goes challenge but for the optional twist I've created a Create Your Own Color Challenge chart. You must use only ONE color from each column.

 

 We are sponsored by

I chose the Sassy Studio Zombie image because my daughter loves some popular zombie series.  And I think it's funny that it's Shabby Chic and not dark and gruesome  :)  

 For the color challenge I chose Column A - gray, Column B - pink, Column C - yellow

That's it for this time...thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Kathi

Details:

stamps/digi stamps: Sassy Studio Designs - Zombie
papers: MME, Staples 110lb white, scraps
dies: Spellbinders deckled rectangle, QuicKutz photo corners
ink: Memento Angel Pink
coloring medium: Copics E00,0125,34,77 / C1,3,5 / R35,37 / G94 / 110
embellishments: Jolee's leave die cuts, rose, stick pins by Little Yellow Bicycle and the pink 

                               stick pin by Petaloo, lace
tools: Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz distress tool
techniques: colored the straight jacket gray then dabbed the colorless blender over it for 

                      the worn/blotchy look - is there a "name" for this technique?
other: Glossy Accents (eyes)

Ladybug Hugs!

Hi again!  
     Our challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create is Anything Goes but the twist is to create a card, gift, etc. for a grandparent or grandchild.  Sunday the 8th was Grandparents Day!  I made a little hanger for my mom to send to my daughter at school.  

We have two sponsors this week:  The Paper Shelter and Shelly's Images.  The sentiment I've used is from Shelly's.

I used Glossy Accents on the word Ladybug and the ladybug wings.  I used Crystal Stickles on the hand drawn trail.  Stop by our "neighborhood" at 613 Avenue Create and see what we've been up to!
Hugs!
Kathi

Supplies:

stamps/digi stamps: sentiment Shelly's Images
 

papers: Staples 110 lb white, Core'dinations red, MFT black licorice, MME Meadow Lark

dies:  MFT, Memory Box, Cheery Lynn Designs

ink:  Memento

coloring medium: Copic

embellishments: Glossy Accents, Stickles

tools:  Cuttelbug

other:  black hemp