KLSNS Challenge #27 - Naturals

This weeks challenge over at KLSNS is to use Natural colors: Green, Brown and Kraft. I used this cute stamp that is from Kelly's store, Isabelle and puppy coco. Hope you enjoy this one. I have enjoyed my work as a DT with KLSNS and although this is my last work for the DT I am hoping to do some of there challenges in the future. So keep checking in or going to the blog and participating in the great challenges. I am sure the next bunch of Designers are great.

Please join us in this week for our challenge and remember you have until April 30th to join in.

Kathy

Stampin' N' Scrappin' Tutorial:Paper Cones

This is my turn at Stampin' N' Scrappin' for a tutorial and I decided to do Paper Cones for May day. I thought that being May Day is fast approaching that these paper cones would work great for May Day baskets for friends and loved ones. I put a little bit of elegance in them by using more fancy papers and decorations.

PREPARING THE CONE:
Starting with a 12x12 pattern paper, Trace a half circle on the opposite side of the design.
(I used a plate for my template.)

Cut out the half circle then mark the center of the straight side.

Trim approximately 1/4 of the half circle. ( Cut from center out)
Using double sided tape, tape the one straight side on none pattern side. Flip paper over and add a small piece of tape to the top of the pattern side.Roll paper into a cone shape pattern side out and tape together. (may want to roll first to shape cone)
ADDING EMBELLISHMENTS:
Using punches, laces. etc. cut an 11" strip. Using strong adhesives such as double sided tape, glue dots etc., add adhesive to top of strip. (Glue Dots worked best for me)
Line up strip along top of cone and adhere and wrap around cone. (bottom of strip will not lay flat)If using a handle, add another 11" strip by securing each end with adhesive to the inside of top of cone.Embellish your cone with: ribbon, brads, jewels, etc.
Here are a few close up shots of these cones.



Kathy

KLSNS Challeng #26 - Bling it On!

This weeks challenge over at KLSNS is Bling it On. I was challenged this week by what stamp to use. I really wanted to use this little guy, Chuck but I need to be "blingie" and I didn't know if that quite fit eachother. In the end I think it worked out. I love the image and I think it looks fine to add some gems and sparkle to the little alien. I don't know if it shows up so well but I also used crystal effects on the eyeballs.

We would love to have you join us over on KLSNS for this challenge. It is going on today through next Friday, April 23th at midnight. Come on over and show us your bling.

Materials: HH Chuck, Lizzie Anne
Papers: SU Tempting Turquouis, Only Orange, MME
Embellishments: Gems, Crystal Effects, stickles, Silver cording
Copics:BG32, BG49, YR15, YR18, R02

Have a great Weekend!
Kathy

Happy Birthday Jodi Blog Hop/Friday Sketch #97

Here is a BIG Happy Birthday to one of my DT members, Jodi. We, over on KLSNS, decided to throw a little blog hop in Jodi's honor, and you are all invited. Come join in and see all the creations everyone has made, then make sure to stop over on Jodi's Blog and wish her a Happy Birthday.

Ribbons:
We are all bringing something to Jodi's party and I decided to bring the ribbons. I used this cute stamp from CC Designs, Sugarplum Party which you can get over at KLSNS and work it into a challenge for Friday Sketch.

Here is the line up for what everyone is bringing:

Jacilynn - Entertainment
Joanna - Cake
Kathy - Ribbon (Me)
Kelly - Party Hat
Kristine - Balloons

Thanks for stopping by,
Kathy

Now, if you are not arriving from Joanna's blog or you want to start at the very begining you need to hop on over to Jacilynn's great blog to start. If not you can move on to the next stop Kelly.

KLSNS Challenge #25 - Organic

This weeks challenge over on KLSNS is hosted by me. I hope you will all find it interesting. I decided to do an Organic challenge. Being it is close to Earth Day I thought what better way to celebrate than to get people outdoors or at least thinking about things in the outdoors. I personally started my cards by going on a walk, picking things up in the yard, and then creating them back to my craft room. I ended up throwing half of it back into nature but there were a few things that seemed to be interesting. I used some seeds from marigolds that I planted last year. and some twigs for these two cards.
Now, come on over to KLSNS and see what you can come up with. I would love to see your ideas.

As in the past challenge deadline is on Friday, April 16, at Midnight. We would love to have you join in.

Materials:
Card 1 Card 2
Stamps: Lucy and Kitten Shy Kiki
Paper: SU-black, gray DP-SU SU-Certainly Celery, Tempting Terquios
Embellishments: twigs, dew drops Seeds, eyelet

Hugs,
Kathy

CHALLENGE: Sketch Saturday #97

Ok, so I needed a Sympathy card, an old friend of the family died. You know how you just get that sad feeling when you think back....remember. I haven't seen him or his wife in years but I want her to know I was thinking about her. I worked with the sketch for Sketch Saturday and I think it is now ready to send.

Materials:
Stamp: generic fish
Papers: SU- artichoke, sage, ? DP-MME
Embellishment: Dew Drops
Copics: YR23, YG92, YG95, YG92


Thanks for coming by,
Kathy

CHALLENGES: Friday Sketch #95 & Kraftin' Kimmie #24

Here are my challenges for this weeks Friday Sketch and Kraftin' Kimmie. I had a hard time with the sketch being I did not have large Oval dies. But I hope I came close enough for the challenge. I used my Nesties to cut out the image and the frame around the image which works for the KK challenge of using punches or dies. I bought this image from Kraftin Kimmie awhile ago and just haven't had the chance to use it. I love the artsy look of it and thought it looked great with my new Basic Gray paper form KLSNS. I created the paint splashes background with a gel pen.

Materials:
Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie: Lola Davinci
Paper: SU Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, dp-Basic Gray
Embellishments: Brads
Copics: E00, E11, E31, E55, E25, E47, G40, G882, YG67, Y21, YR23, R29, N3

Thanks for lookin',
Kathy

Battle Week #2 at TGF

Ok so today is the last day to vote and the voting may even be over. I just didn't make it this week. Thanks goodness I didn't have to do the card this week. Please go over to TGF an make your votes now, or make sure to tune in next week. If we, the Sassy Lassies, advance we would love your support. Beckie did a wonderful job with this one.

Kathy

Nutcrackers DT Entry

I was visiting a blog of my current DT memeber Jacilynn and found an invite to try out for another DT, Nutshells. I decided to give it a go. Here is my entry. Wish me luck. There is a full time and guest DT available. I think it looks fun.

Kathy

KLSNS Challenge #24 - Recipe

The recipe for this card is: 1 cardstock, 2 designer papers, and 3 embellishments.
Yep, that makes this a 123 Recipe challenge. I haven't done many recipe cards but this was fun. I decided to use this cute little Hockey player from High Hopes, Goalie Gregg. I think he is great for a boys card which sometimes can be hard to make. I also used a sketch from a passed challenge. I am not sure which one but liked it and missed using it for the challenge.

Remember to head on over to the KLSNS blog site and give this challenge a go. We would love to have you join us. Remember you have until Friday, April 9th at midnight.


Materials:
Stamps: HH Goalie Gregg, Lizzie Anne
Paper: SU Curry, SU-dp, BG-dp
Embellishments: Ribbon, Dew Drops, Square Spring
Copic: N1, N3, N5, N7, E00, E11, YR23, B95, B97, B99


Thanks for visiting,
Kathy