Simple Stories Design Team Entry

 One of my goals is to be chosen to be a part of a design team for one of my favorite scrapbooking companies. Simple Stories is one of my faves!  

When I saw that they are looking for new members for their team I was so excited! They requested 4 samples of projects so I decided to make two cards and two layouts.  

For my first layout I used Simple Stories 100 Days of Summer collection.

 

 Products used: Patterned Papers: Simple Stories; Cardstock: Bazzill; Stickers: Simple Stories; Twine: The Twinery; Punch: EK Success; Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Pen: Zig; misc: buttons, embroidery floss

For my second layout, I used their Destinations Collection.

 

 The above stamp is a stamp created by Simple Stories and Unity Stamp Co. It is called Hello, I'm Awesome.  I think I'm going to get a lot of use from this stamp! I think it would look great on the baby themed mini albums I make for friends and family.

 Products used: Patterned Papers: Simple Stories; Stickers: Simple Stories; Brads: Basic Grey, MME; Stamp: Unity Stamp Co.; Punch: EK Success; Ink: Versafine; misc: buttons, hemp string

 

 

For my cards I didn't use Simple Stories papers, but I did use two sets of stamps that they made in coordination with Unity Stamp Co.

For the first card I used the Splatters & Stars-all boy stamp set.

Products used: Patterned Papers: Karen Foster, Craft Paper, Ki Memories, Scenic Route; Cardstock: Bazzill; Stamps: Unity Stamp Co.(stars and splatters) Stampin' Up (sentiment) Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Twine: The Twinery; misc:buttons, embroidery floss

For my second card I used the Absolutely Priceless set.

Products used: Patterned Papers:MME, Ki Memories, Sassafrass; Stamps: Unity Stamp Co.(balloon & sentiment), Stampin' Up (tiny tag) Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Pen: Zig;  Ribbon: American Crafts; misc: button, hemp string, safety pin, lace.

I have submitted my entry, and now it is up to the lovely people at Simple Stories to pick their favorites. Fingers crossed I am one of them!

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge #2

So I mentioned before that I don't really make Valentines cards, but I kind of got on a roll, and decided I would actually make one for this challenge. I was inspired this time by the pink and red and grey color scheme. I also used red embroidery floss and a heart, and included a zig zag cut on the white paper. I hope you like!

Here again is the inspiration...

And here is my interpretation...

"Love You Dearly" Products used: Pretty Phrases stamp set by Paper Smooches. Patterned Paper: MME. Cardstock: Bazzill. Red Dot Ribbon: Renaissance by Design. Misc: Buttons, embroidery floss. Distress Ink: Tim Holtz. White Ink: Stampin Up.

Paper Smooches Guest Designer Entry!

As I have mentioned before, I love Paper Smooches stamps! When I was on the blog recently, I saw that they are looking for a Guest Designer for March, and I've decided to enter.  Here are a few of the cards I came up with...

"Huge Birthday Wishes" Supplies used...Stamp Set: Party Posse from Paper Smooches. Patterned Papers: Fancy Pants, Echo Park, Craft Paper. City Scape Tag: Scarlet Lime Kit of the Month. Bakers Twine: The Twinery. Misc: buttons, googly eyes.

"Hey Chickie" Supplies used... Stamp Set: Chubby Chums from Paper Smooches. Patterned Papers: Best Creation, Crate Paper, Echo Park, Lilybee Design, Kaisercraft, Authentique. Bakers Twine: The Twinery. Misc: buttons.

"Bear Hugs" Supplies used...Stamp set: Chubby Chum Pals from Paper Smooches. Patterned Papers: Crate Paper, Echo Park, Rusty Pickle, Chatterbox. Cardstock: Bazzill.  Misc: Hemp twine, buttons, googly eyes

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

I LOVE Paper Smooches stamps! They are the cutest. I bought a bunch of them but haven't really had much chance to play with them up till now.  To get my creative juices flowing I decided to participate in the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

This challenge was to take inspiration from the photo below.

I was inspired by the color combo of grey and coral.  I probably should have been inspired by the heart/valentines day theme, but I don't really make Valentine cards so anyways, here is what I came up with.

Supplies used: Stamps: A Little Lovin set by Paper Smooches. Patterned papers: Crate Paper, sei, American Crafts, MME, Heidi Grace. Cardstock: Bazzill. Rose ribbon: Maya Road. Bakers Twine: The Twinery. Misc: button, grey ribbon.

I have enjoyed using a challenge as a starting point for a project.  I'm looking forward to participating again. And maybe I'll even win one of the Paper Smooches' awesome prize packs!

Ninabrook Designs Winner Announced!!!!

Today was the final day of the Ninabrook Card Kit Designer Contest...and guess what?...I WON!  Now I can show which card set was mine.

 I am so thankful to all of those people who voted for my card set.  These cards will now be made into a card kit that can be purchase from Ninabrook Designs.  Even better than my designs being turned into a kit is that I won $100 worth of product from Ninabrook! I can't wait to place my order!

Ninabrook Designs Top 3!

Back in December Ninabrook Designs held a contest.  The prize was that the winner would get to create a set of cards that Ninabrook would turn into a kit for SALE!  To enter you had to send a photo of three of your best cards.

Here is a pic of the cards I submitted.

Out of all the entries that Ninabrook received I was chosen for the TOP 3!!

The second talented lady was Annalie Maddock from New Zealand, and the third talented finalist was Shilo Huxtable, who is from Cranbrook like me! There is definitely something in the water here in South East BC...we've got some amazing talent.

Anyways, in the New Year the three of us received the same kit and have been asked to create 6 cards.

Here is what the kit looks like...

Once we have all finished our cards we are to take a photo of all six cards and then Heather and Sharon from Ninabrook are going to post the photos annonymously and the Ninabrook fans will vote on their favorite set of cards. The set of cards with the most votes will be turned into a kit for Ninabrook customers to buy!

My cards are all done and the photo has been sent, but you'll have to wait to see what I came up with until after the votes are in. I have to play fair after all...stay tuned!

Karate Thank You's and wind-up

Last night was Olivia's Karate wind up for the season. We had an awesome BBQ, and the students who had tested earlier in the week found out their results. After the belt presentations Shihan (Livi's teacher) gave out some special awards for Best Spirit, Most Improved, and the student with the highest test scores over the season. We were so proud of Livi for winning the Most Improved Jr. trophy!!!

Livi receiving her award from her Shihan

Livi with Shihan Don Corrigal

I made some cards to give to Livi's Shihan and Sempai's. I colored with my Copics for the first time on this cute image of the Karate girl. I had a lot of fun and I was pretty happy with how the cards turned out. The colored bands on the right side of the card represent the colors of Karate belts.

Here is the Thank You card I made

This is a close up of my coloring...not to shabby for a first timer ;)

Copics used
Skin: E50, E11, R02
Hair: E33, E35, E37, E29
Clothing: C00, C3, C5, YR04, YR07
Ground: W1, W3

Papers used
-X-Press It Cardstock, Basic Grey, Bo Bunny, Scrap Works

Stamps used
-Karate Girl: digital stamp by Mo's Digital Pencil Stamps
-Kanji Phrases from Close to My Heart


Thanks for looking,
~B