The Paper Shelter - Fun and Sun

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog,  The theme this week is 'Summer Birthday'. You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice. 

For my DT project, I decided to make a card using the stunning image Fun and Sun. I love that you can use soft colors like I did, or make her bright and beautiful too!    You can find this, along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The colors I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & RV10; hair - R22, R24, R35, R46 & R59; bathing suit - BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02 & BV04; beach ball - BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02, BV04, BG10, BG11, BG23 & BG15; sand - E40, E42, E43 & E50; sky - BG0000 & V000. The image is printed on X-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

 For the card, I also used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, Wild Orchid flowers, lace,  and cheesecloth. The sentiment is from a birthday set I purchased a few years ago, but can't recall where from.  I also chalked the edges. Would you like to play along with our 'Summer Birthday' challenge?  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

The Paper Shelter - Victorian Beauty

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog,  The theme this week is 'For a Special Moment'. You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice. 

For my DT project, I decided to make a card using Victorian Beauty *Updated.  You can find her, along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - YR23, YR24 & YR31; clothes - B00, B02, B05, R11, R12 & RV23.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Queen & Co., Wild Orchid flowers, and Spellbinders dies. I hope you liker her!  Would you like to play along with our 'For a Special Moment' challenge?  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

The Paper Shelter Blog Hop - I Miss You

Good Morning fellow crafters! Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop!!  This is in celebration of their reaching their 6th Birthday on December 8th. It will be a two week Challenge and both Design Teams are taking part.

   

The Hop is our way of inviting you to join in with us and this one is a  "A Special Birthday"theme, which I know is extremely popular!!!! If you have landed here from Lena's Blog then you're heading in the right direction - if not then you'll want to head on back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, as you'll not want to miss out on this one! Our Design Teams have worked very hard and are showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter Website and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice as well as the main prize - details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blogspot.

For my Birthday card I used the image I Miss You.  Not an image you might think of for a birthday card - it just shows how versatile these images are. 

The Copic colors I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93, E95 & R11; hair - E21, E23, E29 & E37; dress - Y17, Y32, Y38 & R14; flowers - R81, R83, R85, R14, R17 & R21; leaves - G40, G43 & G46; background - W00, W0, W1 & W3. 

Here is a closer look: 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, ribbon, Wild Orchid flowers, and Spellbinders dies. 

From here you will need to hop on over to Amy's Blog.  Don't forget to leave your comment for a chance of winning your choice of one of the fab digis available in store.

Hop! Hop! Hop!

Good luck and hope you're enjoying it so far!

Hugs,

Party Time Patty

Hello everyone!

Today I am excited to be hosting the Art by Mi Ran Showcase Blog . I made am sharing a card I made using Party Time Patty.  Isn't she sweet?  There are so many birthdays in my family this time of year, and she is the perfect image for that! 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & RV10; hair - BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29 & 100; clothes - RV10, RV13, RV14, RV21, TR02, YR14, YR16 & YR18; banner/balloons - RV10, RV13, RV21, BG01, BG05, BG11, E40, E47, E49, YR02, YR14, YR16 & YR18.

For the card I used cardstock from Bazzill, paper from my stash, doily, chalk,  and dies by LaLa Land Crafts and Spellbinders.

We invite you to be follower of the Art by Mi Ran blog, and would love for you to visit our Shop. 

We also have a fabulous Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group, where we offer fun monthly challenges.  Come on over, see what the Design Team is up to, chat with Mi Ran, and more!  

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

xx Bonnie

Birthday Present

Hi everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and this week our theme is 'Add a Number'.  You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice.  I am using this sweet image called Birthday Present, and made a birthday card for my niece who is turning 8!

The Copics I used are:  skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R32; hair - E21, E23, E25 & E29; dress - R81, R83, R85, C00 & C0; shoes - E40, E42 & E43; present - G40, G43, G46 & Y15; balloon - R20, R21, R22, R24 & R27. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

This was my first attempt at a shaker card!  It isn't perfect, but I am pretty pleased with the result.  I definitely will be trying more:) 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from October Afternoon, ribbon, Wild Orchid flowers, sequins and Spellbinder dies.  We invite you to play along with our 'Add a Number' challenge.  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

Lollipop Princess

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and this week our theme is 'Birthday Wishes'.  You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice.  I am using this cute digi Lollipop Princess for my DT card.  I love her hair!!  

The Copics I used are:  skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R32; hair - R81, R83 & R85; dress - Y17, Y32, Y38, YR61, YR65, YR68, YG21, YG23 & YG25; bear - E31, E33, E35, R11 & R20; crown - Y26, Y28, BG10 & BG34. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Echo Park and Doodlebug Designs, lace, ribbon, doily, tulle, and Spellbinders dies.  We invite you to play along with our 'Birthday Wishes' challenge.  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

HB2U Banner Girl - A card for Sam

Good afternoon everyone!  It's me again with another card I made for my daughter's birthday today.  My, how 14 years has flown by! This card is using another digi company that is new to me - Time for Tea Designs - and their images are so cute!  I just had to buy a few.  For my daughter's card I am using Banner Girl.  I hope Samantha likes her.

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E93, R20 & R11; hair - YR24, YR31, E35 & E37; dress - RV21, RV23, RV25 & RV29; banner - Y17, Y21, Y38, YG21, YG23, YG25, BG11, BG15, BG23, R00, R02 & R04.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Echo Park, ribbon, Wild Orchid flowers, WeR punch, and Tim Holtz die. I really hope Sam likes this.  Thanks for taking a look!  Have an awesome rest of your day!

xx Bonnie

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Time for Tea Designs Challenge Blog - Colors of Summer 

Happy Birthday Mia

Hi everyone!  I'd like to share a couple of cards I've made today.  First up is a birthday card using Happy Birthday Mia from  Sasayaki Glitter . Today is my daughter's 14th birthday, and I actually made a couple of cards to give her throughout the day - this is the first one!  How cute is she?!?

The Copic I used are: skin - E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, E93 & R20; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; dress - R22, R24, R35, R46 & R59; bow - BG10 & BG15; balloon - YG01, YG21, YG23, YG25 & YG17; shoes- BV20, BV23 & BV25. The image is printed on xpress paper.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Simple Stories, chipboard words from Make It Crafty, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies from Spellbinders and LaLa Land Crafts (banner).  I hope my daughter loves it!  Thanks for taking a peek! 

Have a great week!

xx Bonnie

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Sasayaki Glitter Challenge Blog - Use a Die Cut

Angel

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and this week our theme is 'Birthday Girl'.  You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice.  For my DT project, I am using this sweet image called Angel.   You can find this one, along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The Copics I used are:  skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R32; hair - E51, E53, E95, E97 & E99; clothes - BG10, BG11, BG15, BG23, YG17, YG21, YG23, YG25, E40, E42 & E43; flowers - RV21, RV23, RV25 & V29; wings - G000, G00, BG0000 & BG000. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock,paper and stickers from Glitz Girls, Wild Orchid flowers, and dies by Cheery Lynn and Sizzix.  Would you like to play along with our 'Birthday Girl' challenge?  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

Celebrating Your Day

Happy Friday!  I hope you had a great week!  It is time for a new Anything Goes Challenge over in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group.  The optional twist this month is 'Birthday Card'.   I made a card using Celebrating Your Day. Perfect for an upcoming birthday!

The Copics I used are skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 & R20; hair - E08, E19, YR14 & YR18; clothes - B32, B34, B39, RV000, RV52 & RV55; shoes - E13, E15 & E18; present - B00, B02, V95, V00 & white gel pen; balloon - YR23, Y21 & Y32. The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from my stash, flowers from Little Birdie, and Lawn Fawn die. I hope you like her!

Have you played along with our challenges in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group? We have 2 challenges a month, and there are lots of chances to win some of Mi Ran's gorgeous digis.  We also choose Guest DT's with each of our Anything Goes challenges.  We hope to see you there!

xx Bonnie

Casual Boy

Good morning everyone!  We are starting a new challenge on the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog, and this week our theme is 'Birthday Boy'!  You do not need to use a digi from The Paper Shelter to enter the challenge, but those using an image from The Paper Shelter will be eligible to win a $30 gift certificate.  Any winner not using a Paper Shelter digi will win 3 digis of their choice. 


For my DT project, I decided to make a card using Casual Boy.  I don't make a lot of masculine cards, so it was fun to do one for a change:) You can find him, along with tons of other amazing images over at PaperShelter.com. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - hair - E50, E53, E95 & E97; shirt - G02, G05 &G17; jacket - B32, B34, B37 & B39; jeans - B91, B93, B95, B97 & W3; shoes - C1, C3, C5 & C7.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For the card, I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Glitz Design, and some metal embellishments from my stash.  I kept it pretty CAS because I really didn't want to use flowers like I normally would.  I hope you like him. Would you like to play along with our 'Birthday Boy' challenge?  It's really easy...just head on over to the Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see all of the rules. You can also check out the amazing DT inspiration projects by my fellow DT members.  I do hope you'll join us!  Thank you for taking a look.  Have a fabulous day!  I hope it's a crafty one:)

xx Bonnie

Ribbons in Hair Girl

Hello everyone!  I would like to share with you my DT card for the new challenge on the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  The theme we would like you to play along with is 'Birthday Wishes'.  The awesome sponsor we have for you is Lemon Shortbread who will be giving the winner 3 digis of their choice!  I am using Ribbons in Hair Girl for my card...isn't she fabulous?!?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair -E21, E23, E25 & E29; shirt - R24, R35, R46 & R59; skirt - B21, B24, B26 & B29.   The image is printed on x-press paper.

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper from Jillibean Paper, ribbon, and chipboard word (birthday) from Make it Crafty.  I embossed the word with black embossing powder.   Kind of CAS for me! We invite you to join us over at the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog and play along with our 'Card for a Child' challenge.  My awesome fellow DT members have gorgeous projects to help inspire you too!  Thanks for stopping by:)  

xx Bonnie

Birthday Betty

I hope you are all having a nice Friday!  I'm here to share another new project with you.  This one is for the new Progressive Challenge in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group.  Have you been playing along?  If you have, then you'll know that every month Mi Ran creates an amazing new image to use in the Progressive Challenge.  If you participated in last month's challenge, then the new image is free to you (and each month you continue to participate you will receive the next for free). If you're new to the challenge - no worries - you can buy the image for a reduced price, and if you play along in the challenge you will also receive the next one for free. It's been a very popular challenge, and we hope you will join us!  Please check out the pinned post in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group for all of the details, and where to go to buy the image.  And if you have any questions, shout them out!  We're a very friendly group:)  

The image this month is so cute!  Her name is Birthday Betty, and here is my card using her: 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E35, E37, YR23 & Y21; dress - BG000, BG01, BG05, YR00, YR14, YR16 & YR18; hat - BG000, BG01 & BG05;  presents/confetti - G40, G43, G44, Y13, Y15, Y17, R22, R24, R35, R46, R59, RV10, RV13, RV14, YR00, YR14, YR16, BG000, BG01 & BG05.  The image is printed on x-press paper.

Here is a closer look:

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper Simple Stories, Wild Orchid flowers, ribbon, and die by Tim Holtz.  I hope you like her!  And I hope that you are playing along with our Progressive Challenge every month in the Art by Mi Ran Facebook Group!  And remember, it's never too late to start...you can join the challenge at any time.  Please see the pinned post for details.  Now go enjoy your day! 

xx Bonnie

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - A Bit of Fun

Ching Chou Kuik Birthday Blog Hop

 Today it is the birthday of Ching-Chou Kuik.  I am lucky enough to be on the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Facebook Design Team and get to work with her amazing images.

As a birthday tribute we have decided to have a Blog Hop in her honour.

To take part in the Blog Hop you need to visit the blogs in the list below and you will see somewhere in the post a letter/letters of the alphabet which you need to make a note of.  When you arrive at the end of the Blog Hop at the Challenge Blog you need to work out what words the letters you have collected make and write a message in the comments box.  Don’t forget to leave a message on each blog you visit as there will be some extra prizes along the way.

The order for the Blog Hop is as follows:

Ann-Marie

Bonnie

Dianne

Kym

Linda

Lozzy

Samantha

Sylvia

Vannessa

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Inspiration and Challenge Blog.

You will have arrived at my blog from ANN-MARIE’S BLOG.

I have two cards to show you on my blog.  The first card is made by Laura who is on the Facebook Design Team and doesn’t have a blog. Isn't this gorgeous? She has used the image Poppies in the Wind:

Here is the card I have created for the Blog Hop using Snowflake Imprint:

Now that you have visited my blog the next blog for you to visit is:  DIANNE’S BLOG.  The special letters that you will collect from my blog are the letters:  

I, R and T

Many thanks for taking part in the Blog Hop and a very happy birthday to Ching-Chou Kuik.

xx Bonnie

The Paper Shelter Birthday Blog Hop

Good Morning fellow crafters and welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop! This is in celebration of their reaching their 5th Birthday on December 8th. It will be a two week Challenge and both Design Teams are taking part.

The Hop is our way of inviting you to join in with us and this one is a  "A Special Birthday" theme, which I know is extremely popular!!!! If you have landed here from Lena's Blog then you're heading in the right direction - if not then you'll want to head on back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, as you'll not want to miss out on this one! Our Design Team have worked very hard and are showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter Website and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blogspot.

For my Birthday Blog Hop card I chose to use the lovely and dainty new digi So Sweet.  I think she is just the perfect digi for this special card.  Don't you think?

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - E13, E15, E17 & E18; clothes - RV52, RV55, BG11, BG32, BG34, BG49, W99, W1, W2, W3, W5 & Y28; purse - RV000, RV02 & RV10; shoes - C3, C5, C7 & E40.

For the card I used Bazzill cardstock, Bo Bunny paper, lace, Wild Orchid leaves and flowers, and LaLa Land die.

From here you will need to hop on over to Annette's Blog. Don't forget to leave your comment for a chance of winning your choice of one of the fab digis available in store.

Hop! Hop! Hop!

Good luck and hope you're enjoying it so far.

xx Bonnie

Love!

Hi there everyone!  We are starting a brand new challenge on the Ching Chou Kuik Challenge Blog, and the theme this month is 'A Birthday Card'. The Blog DT has made gorgeous cards to inspire you, and I am thrilled to play along with them. The image I am using is Love, and you can find her and so many other amazing images by Ching Chou Kuik in her Etsy Shop. 

The Copics I used are: skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, E93 & R11; hair - RV10, RV13 & RV14; dress - YG03, YG17, YG23 & YG25; birds - B21, B24 & B26; flowers - V01, V05 & V06.  The image is printed on x-press paper. 

For my card I used Bazzill cardstock, paper I've had in my stash forever (don't know who it is from), dies by Spellbinders and LaLa Land, and Wild Orchid Flowers. I hope you like her! Now I just have to decide who to send it to:)  Please head on over to the Ching Chou Kuik Challenge Blog and join in the fun of our 'Birthday Card' challenge.  There are also challenges every month in the Ching Chou Kuik Facebook Group, and would love to see you there too!  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a fabulous evening!

xx Bonnie