50th Birthday Challenge Giveaway

I turn 50 on October 14!  Yeah I am a half a century old.  What a milestone huh?  I wanted to do a challenge giveaway that would help me know a little bit more about you guys.  See my video below for all the rules and directions.  I would really appreciate it if you would participate.  Let me know if you have any questions. 

Big hugs!

Response to Kimbo Kreations' Baby Card (New Parent) Challenge

Kim at Kimbo Kreations is going to be a brand new grandmother.  Whoo Hoo!!!!  I am so excited for her.  Why?  Because I know what it feels like to be one.  I was a brand new grandma two years ago.  But now I am going to be a grandma again at the end of September.  I am so excited.....again.  So Kim wanted to do a challenge to celebrate the news of her being a new grandmother.  She wants us to do a new baby card for her son and daughter-in-law and also wants us to provide new parent advice if we could. Of course, I had to put in my two cents worth of advice.  LOL  Here is a picture of the card and my advice to the new parents.  I hope it helps.

She also said we could suggest baby names if we wanted to.  I chose not to because there are so many names I like.  My son and his wife have decided on a name for their second son and I really like the name.  However, she kinda wants it to be a double first name type thing which I am not really too fond of.  It's okay but just not something I would want to do.  And I am not sure if I could ever remember to call him both names.  Fortunately those names have initials that go well together so that may eventually become his name.  I don't think she likes that idea but he may decide when he is older that he does like it.  But I will do what they want me to as far as the name goes.  

Here is the video I did to show the card better.  Let me know what you think about it.  Did I give good advice?  I hope so.  Big hugs guys!

I'm Having a Giveaway!!

I published a video last month on a giveaway I am doing.  It is a challenge giveaway I am doing in memory of my mom who passed away this year.  Here is the video to get the information.  It is due December 1st.  I hope you can participate.  I would really appreciate it.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you so much!

Altered Composition Book for a Challenge

I did this altered composition book in response to Justine Stone's Camp Kangaroo Challenge.  The camp is for teenagers who have lost loved ones and they provide the books to the kids.  They can use them to write their feelings about their loss or just as something to take notes or whatever they want.  She wanted a female and a male decorated book but did not want any kind of wording on them. 

Here is a video showing what I came up with. It had been awhile since I had done one but I think they turned out okay.  Let me know what you think.  Thanks!

Breast Cancer Awareness

Here is a card I did in response to the October challenge at Bethsscrapbookroom. We were to do a project or card for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Beth is going to send them to different organizations for the cancer patients. Maybe it will brighten up their day a little while they are having to go through a tough time fighting that nasty disease. 

I so wanted to do a ton more but I ran out of time and I had not been feeling good. I hope this one at least puts a smile on someone's face. 

UPDATE: 11/7/14 -- Here is the other card I was able to do real quick and send to Beth.  

Response to Scraplady530 ATC Challenge Giveaway

Yep, another late posting.  So sorry guys.  Scraplady530 was doing an ATC challenge giveaway so I thought I would give it a go.  I sent it off to her before I could get some photos but I did make the video.  And again I used those cute little owls I got at The Dollar Tree.  They are just so darn ka-yute! And I did the back a little different than normal so hope you like it.

VR to ScrapinJeni's 800+ Subbie Giveaway

ScrapinJeni is having a giveaway challenge on her YouTube channel.  She wants everyone to do an ATC with Mickey Mouse on it. She wants to fill up one of those boxes with all those size holes with these ATC with just Mr. Mickey who she loves dearly.  I am late posting this because the deadline is March 31st abut wanted you to see what I came up with.  Enjoy!

Goodies from Beth for St. Judes Challenge

If you know Beth at Bethsscrapbookroom, then you know about the challenges she has been having. Everyone suggested a certain thing to do and this month was my suggestion - sending cards to the kids at St. Judes.  Because it was my suggestion (and another girl's I think) she sends out goodies to that person as well as to the person who actually wins the challenge drawing.  Beth is such a sweet person and is very giving so doing her challenges are so fun specially knowing that they are for good causes.  Check her out!

Rosie's Place Challenge at BethsScrapbookRoom

Beth with BethsScrapbookRoom has committed herself to doing these "challenges" every month based on suggestions from her subbies.  Last month was to do cards for a children's hospital. She gathered them up and hand delivered them to the hospital herself.  It was one that was close to where she lived. This month is to do cards and donate items to Rosie's Place which is a women's shelter. Not sure what next month is but every month will be something fun.  Here is a video of the cards I made for Rosie's Place which I sent to Beth.  She is gathering up all the cards and items so she can take them to Rosie's Place next month. 

 

We are having so much fun doing these little challenges.  Beth's poor postman is going crazy with all the packages that are being delivered to her.  LOL!!  You can go to Rosie's Place online to check out how you can help with this wonderful organization. 

Stay tuned to see what challenge we take on for the next month!

~Karen Sue~

Response to Itripledogdareu's card/layout/tag Challenge

I finally got around to completing a challenge.  Lydia (itripledogdareu on You Tube) had this challenge going on and guess what...I WON THE DRAWING!!! I am sure I will do a goodie video when I get them.  Here is the video explaining my entry.  Thanks!!

A New Challenge Blog!!!

There is a new challenge blog in town ladies/gentlemen.  Krafty Girls!!!  They will be starting the challenges on Valentines Day and will have prizes for every challenge.  Go on over to their blog at kraftygirls.blogspot.com and check it out!

Another Challenge!!!

Below is a Christmas card I did using a digi from Digital Delights.  I cuttlebugged the background and used a nesti for the image. 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges - Doodling

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Kaboodle Doodles - Colors of Christmas

Tuesday Throwdown - Celebrate the Season

Creative Craft Challenges - Faux or Real Stitching

Come and Get It - Red, Green and Choice

Christmas Challenge

Here is another Christmas card using a digi from Bugaboo Stamps.  Isn't it so cute!  I jazzed it up a little with some glaze on the red parts of the candy cane and used some Sakura glitter pens on parts of the outfit.  Used Christmas twine also.

I will be submitting this card in the following challenges:

Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
Creative Card Crew - Tis the Season
Come and Get It - Anything Christmas
Belli Challenge - Winter & Christmas
Heart Song Inspirations - Christmas and/or Red, Green and White

Christmas Creation

I got into the "Christmas Card" spirit so here is a card I did.  I used a digi stamp topper from Digital Delights.  I put some extra "bling" on his hat.  The ribbon is a bling mesh ribbon - more like glittery mesh. 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

The Poodles Parlour - Christmas
Crafty Catz - Colours of Christmas
Clearly i Stamp - Christmas
Craft Your Passion - Tis The Season
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Divas By Design - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

Inking It Up Crazy Birthday Card Challenge

Inking It Up Crazy is having a Birthday Card Challenge.  Below is my entry.  I used a digi for the focal surrounded by a Nesti and an embossed background (Cuttlebug Daisy folder). 

My Pink Stamper Christmas Card Challenge

My Pink Stamper is having a Christmas card challenge.  Here are my entries.

This card, I used paper twine (not sure the name of it) and simple embellishments.

This one I used pattern paper and blinged it up with stickles.  The mat is a from a glitter stack.

My Pink Stamper Pinkalicious Blog Hop

My Pink Stamper is having a blog hop!  The challenge was to do a project of any kind that shows your style like your favorite color combo, favorite Cricut cartridge or favorite technique, etc.  I don't really have a "style" but my favorite cartridge is...of course, the Create a Critter cartridge.  I think all the little "critters" are so cute.  The frog is my favorite.  I also like circles - not sure why - it's weird.  I like doing stuff with circles.  Here is my entry - the frog one. I have used this one for another recent challenge because I love it so much.  So I am also showing another one from the cartridge.

Create a Critter Challenge

Hey Guys!
Queen of My Craftroom is having a Create A Critter challenge and here is my submission.

My Pink Stamper "Springy" Challenge

My Pink Stamper was having a challenge and here is the "springy" card I made. 

MPS Blog Hop Challenge

My Pink Stamp's First Blog Hop Challenge was fun. I loved going to all the different blogs to look at them and also to find the key words.  My project is below.  I used the Create a Critter cartridge with the MPS Punny-licious stamp set.