Hope Everything's Ducky!

It's time for my DT project for 613 Avenue Create.

On July 20th 1969 astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the moon.  Click the link to learn more about this historic event.

At 613 Avenue Create we're always Anything Goes 
but this weeks optional twist is to 
use a moon and/or stars in your creation.

One of our sponsors this week is 

Drawn with Character

I've used the Dancing in the Rain Duck

I had this perfect sentiment by Verve Stamps.  My stars for the optional twist are embossed on the yellow cardstock and inked slightly with black ink.  Dies are from MFT and Impression Obsession.  Colored with Copics and chalks, paper pieced umbrella and boots.  Glossy accents were added to the raindrops and puddle.

We have 3 great sponsors this week so come join us at 613 Avenue Create and you can also check out the gorgeous DT samples!

Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:

Crafting-With-Friends - AG #2    7/31

Digitally Sweet Challenges - AG 7/30

Sister Act Card Challenge - #115 AG 7/23

Simply Papercraft Challenges - #9 AG 7/30

Kitty Bee love note

I'm here today with my DT spotlight for Kitty Bee Designs.  There is still another week to enter the current challenge.  This time I used the Best Friends Bun image. My husband (and best friend) reminded me recently that I haven't left him any love notes in his lunch bag or wallet in a long time.  Poor thing must feel neglected LOL!  So his love note measures 2.5" x 3" and colored with Copics.  I used a Spellbinder banner die, Mama Elephant confetti die for the hearts and the sentiment is by Verve Stamps. Paper is from a 6x6 American Crafts pad.  I added a little clear WOS to the heart too, just because it needed just a little sparkle LOL!  Hope you like this snuggly pair!

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Kathi

My Funny Valentine!

Belated Happy Valentine's Day!  Just a quick post to show you my son with the card I made him, which he just loved!  And yes it's green because that's his favorite color  :)   It was a quickie, mainly because he's only 5 and I know it will end up on the floor, in the toy box or under the bed!!  When he's older I'll definitely put more effort into his card but for now that's what he's getting!  LOL!  The image is from Drawn with Character and the sentiment is a stamp from Verve.

I'll be back with my post for this weeks challenge at 613 Avenue Create!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hugs,

Kathi

Life begins after coffee!

Hi again this is post #2 today. Another creation for our challenge at 613 Avenue Create and I've used another  Melonheadz Illustrations freebie.  I've created a straw tag.  I folded down the top of the Spellbinder's die and punched a hole for the straw.  

The sentiment stamp is by Verve Stamps, image colored with Copics, paper by Glitz, Spellbinders/MFT dies and MFT ink pad.  Don't forget to check out our Anything Goes challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create.  Our optional twist this week is to use doodling on your project.

Hugs,

Kathi

Challenges:

Sister Act - #91 ATG

Creative Fingers - #65 ATG

Design Team Showcase #4 ATG

Inspiration Destination #18 ATG

Where Dreams May Go...

Hi again!
I'm back with another card for our challenge at 613 Avenue Create.  We have 4 great sponsors this week and I've also used this Seahorse image from QKR Stampede.

 

I water colored paper, printed the image then fussy cut it.  I stippled over a stencil with pearlescent pigment inks.  The die and sentiment are both by Verve.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathi

Have a magical day!

Hi all!  Just a quick post to let you know about our challenge at 613 Avenue Create.  We're Anything Goes but this weeks optional twist is to use a sentiment.  We have 3 great sponsors this week!

THE PAPER SHELTER

SCRAPPER'S DELIGHTS

FITZTOWN

I've used an image from Scrapper's Delights called Pixie Corner.  And I've used a technique called spotlighting.  I love the Tim Holtz plain crinkle ribbon!  I used the same Copic marker on the ribbon to match the wings!  I hope you like it!

Stop by 613 Avenue Create to see what our awesome DT has come up with this week, so much inspiration waiting for you!  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Kathi

You Rock!

Hi everyone!

I know my posts have been few and far between  :(    It's not because I haven't been crafting because I have!  I told people at work they have to stop leaving and having birthdays!  I can't keep up!  LOL!  Between that, running 613 Avenue Create by myself, work and family...I'm going bonkers!!!  Whew...well speaking of 613 Avenue Create our challenge this week is Anything Goes and the optional theme is Party Time!  Whatever you may be celebrating works for us!  Come link up your projects HERE!  You could win prizes from our sponsors this week:

I chose to use the Guitar digi from Oak Pond Creations.  For the guitar I water colored the paper and put sea salt on it.  Love that technique but I didn't get my usual results because the humidity was 97% that day!  Ugh can say gross?  It sat in front of the fan for 2 hours and still didn't dry!  I had to dry it with the hair dryer.  Anyway, it still came out ok.  I fussy cut layered it and added some enamel dots for the knobs.  I popped it up on the base which was embossed with a Darice flames folder and sanded.  The sentiment is by Verve.

Hope you like it!  Come see out what our talented DT ladies have come up with this week!
Hugs,
Kathi   :)

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!  Especially to those single Moms out there!  In many cases you are playing both roles, I've been there and it's not easy!  I have to admit I don't miss it!    :)   
I met my husband 10 years ago and he was so worth waiting for!  He is the most wonderful, hard working and loving husband and Dad ever! 
  Our challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create is Anything Goes but the optional twist is to incorporate Subway Art into your design.  I had fun with this one!  And we have 3 great sponsors this week too! 
                                            Lacy Sunshine Stamps   

 

     Meljen's Designs    

 

  Inky Impressions

 

 I've used an image from Meljen's Designs called Pappa Bear.  There's actually another bear in the image but I cut it out.

 

 I found the subway art on Pinterest, here's a link to my Subway Art Board. Papers, ink and dies are from MFT, heart die from Lawn Fawn, DAD stamp by Verve, star embossing folder by Paper Studio and colored with chalks and Copics.

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:
Meljen's Designs - Dad

Happy Best Friends Day!

Today, June 8th, is National Best Friends Day.   At 613 Avenue Create our optional twist is to create something for your Best Friend.  We have 3 great sponsors this week:

A RANDOM FAN, EUREKA STAMPS and VECTORIA DESIGNS

I've used the collage sheet that was provided by Vectoria Designs and cropped this dragonfly postcard from the set.  This card is for my husband and best friend  :)

The canvas tag is by Tim Holtz, papers and inks by My Favorite Things, sentiment by Verve Stamps linked to the June Diva Dare and the heart brad is from Michael's. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope you can join our challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create

Hugs,

Kathi  

Challenges:
A Man's World - June Diva Dare 

You & Me...meant to be

Hi everyone!
     Whew time is flying!  Busy, busy here.  It's time for another 613 Avenue Create challenge. Our challenges are always Anything Goes but the optional twist this time is Create Your Own Challenge!  
 

 And we have two sponsors this week  The Paper Shelter and Shelly's Images.  I've used the How Ya Doin'  pre colored image.  I've printed the image on vellum and it printed beautifully!

From the chart I've used:  
Column 1 ALL of them: image, sentiment, patterned paper, solid paper, vellum
Column 2 die cut,  Column 3 Glossy Accents (eyes),  Column 4 pearls, Column 5 twine

 I think this would be cute with one of those electric tea light candles behind the image.  I used the flashlight on my phone to try to show the vellum.

 Come check us out at 613 Avenue Create and see what the design team and Guest Designers have created.  Or join us the challenges are always Anything Goes!
Hugs,
Kathi

Birthday Wishes

Well I guess my Mojo came back with a vengeance!  LOL!  Here's another birthday card for the Sassy Cheryl's Anything Goes Challenge (you must use one of her images...but they're like potato chips...you can't have just one!) 

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coloring supplies

Details:  papers by Bella Blvd (kiss me)  "Flutter" and "Bouquet Kisses", black/teal - stash

                  dies - Lawn Fawn "Say Cheese" and Sizzix doily border

                  stamp sentiment by Verve

                 ribbon from stash

Additional challenges:

Chalk N Stock - Anything Goes (I used chalk around the image as background)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes
Card Mania - Punches or Dies
Forever Friends - Punches/Dies
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes
Sparkle N Sprinkle
Stamp With Fun - Birthday

Happy Birthday ADFD style

Surprise it's me again!  I love being productive  :)  Here's a birthday card I made for the A Day For Daisies Challenge this week.  This is the cute freebie this week too!  I also used this sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.

 

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inside

matching envelope

coloring supplies

Details:  papers - MME 6x6 pad "Bright"

               dies - hearts by Lawn Fawn, fishtail flag by MFT

               stamp (sentiment) by Verve

               Tim Holtz distressing tool, 

               ancient brads

Til next time!
Hugs,
Kathi

Additional Challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges - Happy Birthday
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Punches or Dies
Forever Friends - Punches or Dies 
Lexi's Creations - Punches or Dies 
Mema's Crafts - Anything Goes 
Squigglefly - Recipe=2 brads, tag, printed paper 
City Crafter Challenge Blog - Happy Birthday 
Paperminutes - Chevrons 
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes 
Sassy Cheryl's - Show Me Thursday 

Sweet Treats

Happy Valentine's Day!!  I'm here with some sweet treats I mailed to my daughter in college.  We've been making these for years.  Just place a Hershey's kiss on a pretzel square and put in an oven about 225 degrees for a couple of minutes the take them out and quickly push an M&M in the center.  They are just the right mix of sweet and salty.  I found this corsage box for .50 at Hobby Lobby.  It was perfect for what I needed.

Here is the completed package.  I put some tissue inside the box so the treats wouldn't be thrown all around. The Sweet Treats and Banner stamp are both by Verve.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!  
Hugs,
Kathi 

Baby Girl Giraffe

Well here I am warm and cozy in my own house again!  The Blizzard of 2013 has delayed my DT project long enough!  This week at 613 Avenue Create I have created my 1st sketch for you!  I only have Microsoft Office but I think it came out pretty good.  

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps and I've used the Giraffe Heart 2 image.   Isn't she the cutest!


Details:  Rounded Square dies by Lifestyle Crafts, Floral Doily by Spellbinders, Charming Oval and sentiment by Verve, colored with Copics and Prismacolor pencils, Cotton Candy Stickles, CANDI dots, paper from stash.

Well thanks again for joining me and hope everyone is safe and warm!!
Hugs,
Kathi


Challenges I've entered:
Lady Bugs Crafts Ink - Pink Plus 1 
Part Time Tuesday - 3 and 3 
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes
{PIN}spirational Challenges #44

Smile Lovebug!

A quick post with my entry for Meljen's Designs Anything Goes Challenge.  I used the Smile Bug digi for this card that I made for my daughter.

inside sentiment

Supplies:  papers - My Mind's Eye/stash, dies - Spellbinders Labels Ten/Die-namics Beautiful Bows/heart punch, Crystal Stickles, Prismacolor pencil/Gamsol.

Thanks for stopping in!
Kathi  :)

Challenges:
Creative Moments Bloggers Network - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Black, White, Plus One
The Play Date Cafe - Color Splash Challenge