Wonder and Joy

This little cutie is From Wonder and Joy stamp set from The Angel Company.
Paper is Pink Paislee.
I am entered in the following:
Crafty Ribbons challenge ~ sketch

House Mouse

If you love cute, then you love House Mouse.
Ths was a card that I am just finishing from a Copics class.
I think its perfect to send my friend who is in the hospital.

I am entered in the following:
Mojo Monday

Card Cupids Design Team

Starting January 2012 I will be on the Card Cupids Design Team.
Our January Drive is for Valentines for 39 children in a homeless shelter.
We also have the Card Cupids challenge Blog.
I hope you will participate and send in your cards, and other goodies to help bring a smile to a child.


So I tried to create a Valentine card with this cute little hedgehog that's a Penny Black Christmas stamp.
Paper is Heidi Grace, flowers are Prima.
So is my Valentine a...
Flimsy fake?
or a
Marvelous Make?

Merry Christmas

Tom and I enjoying Christmas with Dave and Bev.

WOW! check out Melissa's Blog...unBeLievAble giveaway!

Prizes include:
$150 Michaels Gift Card
Copic Air-brushing starter kit
Copic color swatch book
36 Copic Ciao marker set
Here's the Link

Penny Black "the Wonder" stamp

The darling hedgehog is Penny Black
The paper is Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas.
I am entered in the following:
Penny Black Saturday challenge ~ sketch

more Christmas cards

Christmas stamp is from The Angel Company stamped with StaZon Timber brown ink.
Paper is Bo Bunny Snowflakes.
Twine from My Minds Eye.
gold embellishment from floral dept. at Jo Ann's

I Love making Christmas cards

Christmas stamp is from The Angel Company stamped with StaZon Timber brown ink.
Paper is Bo Bunny Snowflakes.
Twine from My Minds Eye.
I am entered in the following:
Sarah Hurley challenge ~ Christmas

Building a Snowman

This darling bear is Teddy Bo. If you haven't heard of Teddy Bo...run, don't walk to their website. Their images are adorable!.
Paper is Bo Bunny.
I am entered in the following:
Teddy Bo Blog ~ A White Christmas
Crafty Emma ~ Bear

Blessed

Paper is My Minds Eye Lost and Found Sunshine 6 x 6 paper pad
"So Blessed" stamp set
Mary image is "Blessed Are" from The Stampsmith

I have a brand new unmounted "Blessed Are" image from The Stampsmith for $4, add $1.25 shipping in the U.S.
email me
Karen
kjseifert@comcast.net

I am entered in the following:
The Stampsmith ~ glitter sparkle and shine

Gift Bag

Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas

Card Cupids Winter Wishes Holiday Drive

Card Cupids is having a Winter Wishes Holiday Drive to provide toys for children in need.
My husband, Tom and I went to Walmart, and Tom had waaaaay to much fun in the toy dept! These toys are on the UPS sleigh to Card Cupids.

Christmas is about Giving.

Find an organization near to your heart, and
Be a Blessing.

Spirelli string art

I saw a beautiful card created by Carol Norby, and I knew I had to try this.
I used the "Sew Easy" fancy floss available from Memory Works, and a scalloped circle cut with my Spellbinders die.
Here is a link to a great tutorial.

Happy Thanksgiving

I am now up to 9 cards created with the Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas paper pad, and 6 cards using the "So Blessed" stamp set.
Love getting a band for my buck!
Happy Thanksgiving!

25 days of Christmas paper pad

I have been able to create 8 different Christmas cards using just ONE paper pad. And I still have plenty of paper left! Some of the pages have these mini journaling squares with sentiment, making it super easy!
The Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas 6 x 6 paer pad!

So Blessed stamp set

This is the 5th card I have created using the "So Blessed" stamp set by Unity, available from Memory Works. I also used it on cards #1, 2, 3, and 8. (see previous posts below)
Notice you can use all, or only portions of the stamp.
The paper is My Minds Eye Lost and Found Breeze 6 x 6 paper pad, also available from Memory Works.

Craft Fair pictures part 2

Craft Fair pictures part 1

Yesterday I sold my cards at a craft fair, and the proceeds benefitted Hope's Haven Pet Rescue. The rescue brought several of their kittens that are looking for their "fur"ever homes. If you live in the middle TN area, and you, or someone you know, is looking for a "fur"ever friend, please contact the rescue.
hopeshavenpetrescue@gmail.com
(615) 260-4379

Christmas Card #11

My Minds Eye Lost and Found Breeze 6 x 6 paper pad, Anna Griffin snowflake.

Christmas Card #10

25 days of Christmas flash cards and My Minds Eye Sunshine 6 x 6 paper pad, gold cord from JoAnn's.

another Christmas card

25 days of Christmas flash cards and My Minds Eye Sunshine 6 x 6 paper pad

Focus on Punches

This week on A Crafting Start, we are showcasing punches.
I used a Marvy flower punch, and Martha Stewart leaf punch.
Paper is My Minds Eye Generations 6 x 6 paper pad.

Christmas Card #8

My Minds Eye Lost and Found Breeze 6 x 6 paper pad
So Blessed stamp set
gold cord from JoAnn's
Glitter star Anna Griffin

Christmas Card #7

Visit my digi blog for Card #7.

Christmas Card #6

Products used:
Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas 6 x 6 paper pad
25 days of Christmas American Crafts cardstock
Anna Griffin snowflake
gold cord from JoAnn's

Christmas Card #5

For this card I used the same products as Card #1,#2,#3 and #4
Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas
6 x 6 paper pad ($6.00)
flash cards ($1.00)
So Blessed stamp set ($6.00)

Christmas Card #4

For this card I used the same products as Card #1,#2 and #3
Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas
6 x 6 paper pad ($6.00)
flash cards ($1.00)
So Blessed stamp set ($6.00)

Christmas Card #3

For this card I used the same products as Card #1 and #2
Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas
6 x 6 paper pad ($6.00)
flash cards ($1.00)
So Blessed stamp set ($6.00)

Christmas Card #2

For this card I used the same products as Card #1
Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas
6 x 6 paper pad ($6.00)
flash cards ($1.00)
So Blessed stamp set ($6.00)

Here is a pic of the 6 x 6 paper pad

This week ~ Christmas Cards

For my cards this week I used:
Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas
6 x 6 paper pad ($6.00)
flash cards ($1.00)
So Blessed stamp set ($6.00)
You can see the full collection HERE

MJCA Craft Fair

I enjoyed a very successful craft fair yesterday!
Lots of shoppers, with great variety of vendors.
I fell in love with Frontier Family Farms. If you appreciate organic, natural products, you will love their soaps and lotions.

I have joined Memory Works!

What a Great Opportunity!
*Only $39.99 to join
*Only $75.00 per year to stay active
*20% discount
They carry 6 x 6 paper pads...great for card makers!
Coordinating buttons, ribbons, and other embellishments.
Assortment of Unity Stamps
CLICK HERE to see the ONLINE catalog


Memory Works carries the papers you LOVE
7 Gypsies, American Crafts, BasicGrey, Bella Blvd, Bo Bunny, Crate Paper, Echo Park, Fancy Pants, JilliBean, SMASH, Lily Bee, My Minds Eye, October Afternoon, Petaloo Flowers, Teresa Collins, Three Bugs in a Rug
Contact me if you need more info about joining
~ Karen
kjseifert@comcast.net
Consultant #MW689376
*The 1st 2 people to post on MY BLOG, and say "I want a catalog"
will receive one for FREE!

Archiver's is opening in Nashville

Grand Opening Friday, Nov 4th and just 25 min. from my home!

A Crafting Start Design Team

I have just been accepted to A Crafting Start Design Team.
A Crafting Start offers tutorials, inspiration, ideas, and more...all for FREE!
This week's focus was digis, and the lovely card above was created by Tameko.
Next week we will be showcasing glitter and stickles, so please check back!

Mojo Monday sketch

This lovely image is from The Stampsmith.
I am entered in the following:
Mojo Monday ~ sketch

Brandy and Emma stamps at Unity

If you missed out on Phyliis Harris' Brandy and Emma stamps, they are now available at Unity, at special introductory price of $16.00.
CLICK HERE to view.
This is one of my favorite sets to color using my Copics.

"Princess" the cat

This is Princess by The Stampsmith.
Stamped on glossy cardstock with black StaZon ink. Paper is Echo Park digi.
Cat image measures 2 3/4 in. wide x 3 3/4 in. high
Purchase Princess and I will send you
"meow" and "Purr" unmounted stamp FREE
rubber only $6.00
wth EZ mount add .50
shipping in the U.S $1.25
I have 2 in stock
Contact me with your order
~Karen
kjseifert@comcast.net

I am entered in the following:
Fetch a Sketch ~ challenge #9
The Stampsmith Challenge ~ Halloween
Make my Monday ~ orange and black

My Time Made Easy Design Team call

This is my last entry to the My Time Made Easy DT call before they make their final decision.
Paper and brads from Pink Paisley, bling from Prima.
This is a Stampsmith image. (which I sell, CLICK HERE for info))
Here is this week's sketch.