Paper Smooches, 10 minute craft dash and 2 New Members!

I have great news - 2 new members have found their way to my blog! Thank you for joining in and helping my blog grow! I want to extend a warm WELCOME to

Shaz-in-Oz

she not only makes beautiful cards, takes great photos but also specializes in calligraphy - I am glad you can't see my handwriting - its nothing to be proud of....

and

Donna

an awesome paper crafter. Right now she does a year in review - hop on over and see her beautiful work.

And as customary I have a welcome picture for you. I took it in Chicago, where I attended a conference at the McCormick Center a few week ago. This glass work is by Costas Varotsos, a greek artist, who does just amazing things with glass.

I hope you like it as much as I do. But if not maybe my card puts a smile on your face......

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Its ANYTHING GOES at Paper Smooches this week. By far my favorite kind of challenge.... I have a couple of kids birthdays coming up, so I pulled out my brand new Zoo Crew set to make this card.

That hippo just makes me smile. The sentiments are Sentiment sampler and Zoo Crew. Added some Washi tape and sequins. The hippo is colored with Copics. I photographed it twice to show the sparkle of the sequins better....

This was a very quick card. It took me 9 minutes and 43 seconds, but only because I took my time with the sequins......

I am linking this with the 10 minute craft dash - also anything goes. I am sorry to see the craft dash go - its their last challenge :(

I am also linking this card with Keep it Simple - Anything goes

Seize the Birthday - Anything Birthday with optional numbers

and lastly with Simon Says - use something new - used my brand new Paper Smooches set

Katzelkraft - Stampotique Raven

Hi Everyone, Do you know that Katzelkraft has aquired Stampotique stamps? This fun raven is designed by Daniel Torrente (#6314). I used an old background from my stashs. I stamped the bird and colored it with alcohol ink markers. I brushed distrss ink onto the background and added some pattern with the Mandala Magic stencil from Funky Fossil Designs.I used one of the border stamps on the left for more interest. Stamped the sentiment and doodled a frame around the sentiment.Added a googly eye to the bird and drew in some eye lashes. The stamps I used are from the following sets: Spiral Borders - KTZ286, Whatchamacallit - KTZ276 (FRANCE) Spiral Borders - KTZ286 , Whatchamacallit - KTZ276 (USA) Hope you liked this - I'll be back next Wednesday with more Katzelkraft inspiration. Thanks for visiting! Happy Stamping! Linking up with: Simon Says Wednesday challenge - fur or feathers

Suzanne's Surprise Blog Hop

Hi Everyone, I have a very special card for you today - a birthday card for Suzanne, the owner and talented force behind So Suzy Stamps! And we are celebrating this wonderful occasion with a special blog hop! You may have arrived from the wonderful Giada , our Italian contingent :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY Suzanne! I used the Blowing Butterflies (heat embossed in gold) and the Birthday Wishes to create my card. I cut myself a gold frame from glitter paper and added a water color wash. I opened the frame on the side to have the butterflies and color spill out. Added lots of splatters and the heat embossed sentiment Your next stop on the hop is the talented Henriette - you are going to love her card! And just in case you get lost - below are all the participants listed. You even can get lucky and win a $20 gift certificate for So Suzy Stamps - sponsored by Justine and a Bunkie Bag from Simply Charming Everyday, but you have to le...

Some more Christmas Cards...

Hi Everyone, there still are some Christmas cards I made awhile ago and have not yet posted.... This one I made for the Runway Inspired Challenge . The inspiration photo is below. I found it a little tricky to make this into a Christmas card, but with the help of Neat&Tangled stamps it worked....The stitched dies are by Simon Says. Added some Washi tape on top (the headdress) and silver glitter paper at the bottom (the floor and silver shoes) and voila a Christmas card! My second card I made with an iStencil, gold embossing paste, faux pearls, an enamel dot and lots of splatters. The stitched die I cut the Kraft panel with is by Simon Says. I love this stencil and stenciled cards are just so quick and easy to make. I used this one for several cards this year, on of which you can see HERE . http://www.istencils.com/store/products/22-00029 I am linking up this card with: Stamps and fun=Creativity - Christmas U...

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