Saturday, February 6, 2010

Two more valentines...

This last week was spent catching up on stuff for my "real" job so I was super excited to get to play this weekend!!! I started out thinking I wasn't going to do another Valentine's Day card, but after looking through a number of challenges, it seemed that was the way to go!!! I recently found this blog (Free Digital Stamps) by the owner of Stretch 'n Bubbles. Through there I found the image above (see link below directly to it). I modified the original image on the left by flipping it, cropping and erasing the eyelashes to make it look more like a boy!  I'm submitting it for the following challenges:
1.  365 Cards Day 339 - Love is in the Air (include the word "love" in your sentiment): the BG Sugar Rush paper has the word "love" on it, but see the pic below for the sentiment which also has it in it...
2.  Alphabet Challenge Blog - N is for...Anything New: The Sugar Rush paper is new, as is the digital image of the birds (It's a free image from Pink Petticoat, find it here)
3.  BasicGrey Challenges - Sketch + one BG item: I got a bunch here with pp from the Sugar Rush collection, I did modify the sketch a bit but I think you can still see it :)
4.  Bee Crafty - Romantic/loving theme + digital image
5.  By The Cute And Girly - Love
6.  Charisma Cardz Challenges - Love
7.  C.R.A.F.T - Valentines/Love
8.  Crafty Creations Challenges - Use "wings" on your project
9.  Crazy 4 Challenges - "Be My Valentine"
10. Creative Belli Blog - Ribbon
11.  Creative Card Crew - Valentine's
12.  Dare you to digi stamp Friday -  Hearts/Valentines + digi
13.  Delightful Sketches & Challenges - "Love"
14.  Die Cuts R Us - Use the colors of the Basic Grey Sugar Rush buttons to create a project: I went one better and used the actual paper! :)
15.  Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Hearts: although they're small, there are hearts on the image and the papers (the green one even has itty bitty hearts!)
16.  Gingersnap Creations - Romance
17.  Hand Full of Stamps - You animal (use an animal)
18.  Humble Pie Stamps - Love theme
19.  Jacksonbelle embellishments - Buttons, Bows, Brads...oh my! (use any combo, 1 or all 3): I got brads for my "flower" centers and althouh not technically a bow, I got a pretty fab knot going on! :)
20.  lili of the valley - Valentines
21.  Magical Crafts Fortnightly - Valentine's
22.  Other Lovlies - Sweet! (interpret any way you choose): I interpreted it as "sweet" love birds :)
23.  Paper Sundaes - Valentines
24.  PaperPlay Challenges - Love
25.  Papertake Weekly Challenge - Love actually
26.  Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Valentine/Love
27.  Pollycraft Monday Challenge - things...with wings
28.  SophistiCat Challenge Blog - Love
29.  Stamp Something - "Love somthings"
30.  Stampin' for the Weekend - Valentines themed
31.  The Corrosive Challenge Blog -  Love

Here's the inside...

My mojo was still flowing after completing this one so I did another to enter into the monthly Mojo challenge prize drawing. Here it is...
So this one is for those that wanted a "non-traditional" valentine's! I think I'll give it to my dad since he's such  handy guy! :) So here's where else this one will go to:
1.  2RedBananas - Behind the Scenes (create your own stamped background): the tools are stamped randomly to make the background
2.  365 Cards Day 342 - That's familiar (use full image on front and partial on inside): see pic below to see how I used part of the tape measure...
3.  Catch the Bug - Create an item that uses non-traditional valentine colors (no pink/red)
4.  Crafty Ann - metallic
5.  La-La Land Crafts Blog - Use hearts: I stamped those little bitty hearts around the scallop circle... :)
6.  Lots To Do - Backgrounds (do what you like...): see #1
7.  Mojo Monday - #125 (sketch)
8.  One stop Craft challenge - Apple Green, Chocolate and Clotted Cream
9.  Our Creative Corner - masculine valentine card/project
10.   Raise the Bar - Heart to Heart Talk
11.   Saturday Spotlight - "teeny tiny": hope those itty bitty hearts count :)

And here's the inside of this one...
    

Whew...this is getting out of hand...gotta get back to doing one or two challenges per card! At least it makes for quicker posts! hehe! Well, that's it for now!
Aloha,

74 comments:

Ann Whitfield said...

Two fabulous cards Kim - I'm blown away by all those challenges and love your take on the metallic challenge at Crafty Ann's - thank you for sharing it with us.
Ann x

Emma said...

Gorgeous card, love the images and colours. Well done on covering all those challenges.
Thanks for joining us at Pollycraft & good luck.
Hugs Emma x

Juls said...

wow your cards are just fab...so many gorgeous details!! really love your little birdy one! thanks for joining ua at BTC&G!

Sue said...

really lovely card and the inside looks fab too,thansk for joining us at pollycraft

sue
xx

sam21ski said...

WOW I as amazed at how many challenges you were able to cover with your two fabulous cards, thanks for making us one of them - Lotstodo - Sam xxx

Unknown said...

Both fabulous card, love them both, good luck with all your challenges, thank you so much for joining us at Sophisticats this week. Hugs Avril xxx

Tasha said...

Absolutely gorgeoue - i love the sugar rush papers and the fabulous layout
Thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz
love tasha xx

crafty creations said...

Stunning cards and oh how many challenges??? wonderful

Thanks for joining the Lotstodo Challenge again this week xx Hilda

Laura said...

Wonderful make. Thanks for joining us at Gingersnaps.

Linda said...

Lovely colourful cards Kim, many thanks for joining in with us over on the Alphabet Challenge Blog :)

Anonymous said...

What a sweet card! Your design is great-love those BG papers, and I can't believe how many challenges this fits!

Thanks for joining us at BG Challenges,

Anthea & the BG Challenges Team :)

Penny said...

Great cards! Totally cute! Thanks for joining us this week!

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

i love everything about your card, great image , papers, sewing and design. Thanks for sharing with by the cute and girly. janex

STAMPING SAM said...

WOW WOW WOW! You rock, great beautiful and quality with 42challenges in 2 cards! Daddy Jim is going to love his card, but then he loves all the cards you send. They are all displayed on the lovingly made entertainment center is he is progessing on! tee-hee!
Talk to you later,

Love, SAM aka MOM

pinky said...

Two excellent cards, I love the little birds in the first and you have showcased them beautifully. The second is an excellent man (or woman lol) card. Brilliant ideas. Thanks for sharing at BTC&G
Pinky

Cheryl said...

Now this is just precious! Love your chick image! Gorgeous papers, lovely ribbon and stitching too!

Thanks for playing along with us over at Penny's Challenges, and we hope you'll join us again! : )

Trimgym said...

This is lovely, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck!

Jo.

Unknown said...

Fab cards!

Thanks for taking part in my challenge and joining us over at Sophisticats this week.

Thanks also for joining us at Charisma this week too

Jan x

Carol said...

Both of the cards are just great! That is A LOT of challenges, girl! Good luck on them all.

Anonymous said...

I love your second card. It's perfect for someone who does wood crafts or just knows what to do when something in the house is broken. The background paper with the tools is great - may I ask where the stamps/papers are from?

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Wowzers!!! Two great cards, but I am rocked by your masculine Valentine!! Honestly, I think it's the best one I've seen so far. Not only is it great on the outside, but I LOVE the tape measure sentiment!!! So happy you could join in the fun at Our Creative Corner this week.

Faye said...

Beautiful cards and I am very impressed with how you fit them into so many challenges.

Beryl said...

Two lovely cards. Thank you for sharing the first with us at By the Cute and Girly.
Beryl xx

Beryl said...

Me again.Just to say thank you joining us at Crafty Ann's challenge with your second card.
Beryl xx

Gwen's Busy Little Hands said...

Kim both of your cards are fantastic! I have to admit that my fav is your Sugar Rush Card...great lolli flowers and the birds are too tweet!

Smiles!
Gwen DT@DCRU

Katie said...

Fabulous cards!
Both have so many little extras, I love them!
Thanks for playing at DS&C and Cute and Girly!

Eiglas said...

Amazin card!
Thank you for coming over to play at C.R.A.F.T!
Hugs,
Eiglas
x

Claire Phillips said...

What a lovely card - fab colours! Thanks for playing along at C.R.A.F.T. this week in our Valentine/love challenge! Cheers Claire x

gina g said...

Gorgeous cards love the papers.Thanks for joining the Sophisticats Challenge this week. luv gina xx

Chrissie said...

Great cards!
I love the card for a chap!
Thanks so much for joining us in our challenge at OSCC this week!
Chrissie

Sheri Gilson said...

Lovely cards!! I love the paper piecing and color blocking on the first card!! Thanks for playing along with us at Bee Crafty Challenge and DCRU!!
Sheri~Bee Crafty DT and DCRU DT

Cara said...

Hi, Kim!! What beautiful cards for a ton of challenges! Love the handmade flowers. Thanks for joining us at DCRU!!
Cara DCRU DT

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Kim what beautiful cards love them both I love the nail effect on the second one and all those challenges wow thank you for joining our challenge at Craft Ann's
Hugs
Lorraine x

Suzanne said...

I really like both of your cards. I'm going to have to try those distressed flowers. Thanks for playing along with other-lovelies thoughtful thursday challenge.

Amber said...

Beautiful cards! Love them both! Your Sugar Rush card is fab, love those flowers!
DCRU Hugs
Amber

Darlene said...

WOW, I'm always amazed when someone can cover so many challenges in one creation! Great job! Thanks so much for joining us at Raise The Bar ... we do hope you'll come back next week!!

Elena said...

What an amazing cards! Love the colors and layeres on the first one!
Great job on MOJO sketch!
Thank you so much for playing with us this week at La-La Land Crafts!

Pam said...

Gorgeous cards, Kim!

Sammye Jo said...

So cute Kim! That is a LOT of challenges!!! Thanks for playing this week at DCRU!!!

Sammye Jo
DCRU DT

Rose said...

WOW Kim they are both awesome! thanks for joining us on crafty creations this week :)

Jane Izumi Matsumoto said...

Wonderful cards! Fabulous details!Thank you for joining in on the ♥HEARTS♥ challenge at La-La Land Crafts!

~*Joni said...

What wonderful cards! It's such a pretty gallery of inspiration. Love the birdy card, the stitching and details are awesome. The BG paper is just perfect for this card! Thank you so much for joining us at Raise The Bar and DCRU!

~*Joni RTB and DCRU DT member

Windy Robinson Life Handmade said...

Such a great use of that BG! Thanks for playing along at Jacksonbelle!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow!! Such adorable creations!! I love them all!! :) Thanks so much for joining us at Stamp Something and the Saturday Spotlight challenges this week!!HUGS

Deirdre said...

Great cards, love them both - thanks for playing along with Paperplay this week.

csroyal said...

Beautiful cards!! Thanks for joining us at Delightful Sketches and Challenges!

Ceal said...

two fabulous cards TFS and playing in the Belli challenge

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

Wonderful cards!! The big white ribbon is gorgeous. Perfect for the Belli Challenge. Thanks for playing.

Julie M said...

Two great cards, Kim. Those images in the second are perfect for a guy card for any occasion and I love the coloured stripes. And the first, so cute!!

Gorgeous card, Michelle (and what a lovely story too). I love a happy ending!!!!

Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay this week.

Julie :o)

Irina Blount said...

Lovely cards!! Thank you so much for playing along at La-La Land Crafts Wednesday Challenge!!
Hugs!!
:) Irina

Darsie Bruno said...

wonderful cards! You've rocked these challenges! Thanks for joining us on the Belli Challenge!

Juanita said...

Lovely cards, great stitching on the first. Thanks for joining us at Fussy and Fancy.

Lesley said...

Lovely cards Kim, thanks for taking part in the Alphabet Challenge xx

Suzi Mac said...

Great card, love the layout. Thank you for joining us at OSCC this week, good luck in the draw.
Hugs Suzi xx

Anonymous said...

Wow, Wow, and wow!! congrats on making the top trio on 365 cards, great job!!!

Anonymous said...

congrats on making the Top trio at 365 cards. I love both of your cards, especially the fact that they are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside (something I never think of doing).
CeeCee
www.creationsceecee.com

Anonymous said...

congrats on making the Top trio at 365 cards. I love both of your cards, especially the fact that they are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside (something I never think of doing).
CeeCee
www.creationsceecee.com

Saskia said...

Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations with your great work! Good luck!

Greetings, Saskia :)

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Awesome cards! The first one is adorable and so cheerful too. Way to go on all those challenges! Thanks so much for joining in at Stamp Something this week! :)

Wendy Hall said...

Just beautiful cards!! Thanks for joining us at Delightful Sketches!!

Suzi Mac said...

They are bothe gorgeous card, thank you for joining us at C.R.A.F.T. this week, good luck in the draw.
Hugs Suzixx

Shelley said...

Both these cards look amazing. Thanks for joining in with this weeks OSCC.
Hugs Shelley xx

Chrissy D said...

Ohhh GREAT CARD! Love your combination of papers! Thanks for joining us in the Belli Challenge! Join us again next Wednesday!

Kate's Makes said...

What gorgeous cards Kim! Love the images, papers and ribbon! Thanks for joining us at SFTW :o) Kate

Tracey said...

Woo you have been busy & soo many challenges. These cards are gorgeous!

Thanks for joining us at Stampin' for the Weekend.

Hugs
Tracey
x

Chris said...

Absolutely gorgeous and WOW to all those challenges! Thanks for joining us at DU2DS this time. Chris :)

Jessica G. said...

Adorable funky, fresh Valentine and perfect masculine card! The mini tape measure goes wonderfully with the screw top brads and twill tape! Thanks for playing in this week's Spotlight challenge!!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What adorable and beautiful cards!! Wow on all those challenges. Awesome take on the teeny tiny challenge. Thanks for joining us at the Sat. Spotlight.

CraftyC said...

Both beautiful cards. Thanks for taking part in the LOTV Challenge
Clairex

Bee said...

Gorgeous valentines card, love the papers and stitching. Thanks for joining in the Bee Crafty Challenge :)

crafty amy said...

2 very cute cards I love the sentiment on the 2nd one and the flowers on the first one are brilliant :D
Thank you for joining us at stampin' for the weekend and good luck.

X Amy X

Julie said...

A gorgeous card, and so many challenges. WTG.
Thanks for joining us at Delightful Sketches and Challenges.
Julie x

Chris said...

Also, :D, thanks for joining us at BG challenges! Chris :)

Unknown said...

Both cards are too cute!!! Thanks so much for sharing and playing along with HFOS.
Trish