Monday, September 4, 2017

Finding a few old friends!

Back in 1999, I co-owned a stamp store with a dear friend. Two of the lines that we carried were Eureka and Biblical Impressions. I have several stamps from both of these great companies… and just learned that many of them are available through a business named “Stamp On It”. They have a weekly challenge named QKR Stampede. So… just had to use one of my favorite little Eureka stamps to enter into that challenge… and a few other challenges, too, including two CAS ones. (Note- I picked up the box of monogrammed cards with the luscious lime green edging and envelopes at the local Goodwill for 50 cents. The “B” monogram, when turned on its side, made a fun backdrop for the little kitten. And the placement of his eyes so that the green was perfectly positioned for his irises was just luck!) 
Entered into: 
AAA Card Challenges- Creatures Great or Small                   
   (aaacards.blogspot.com/)
Less is More Challenge- Lime Green & Royal Blue        
    (simplylessismoore.blogspot.com)
Cute Card Thursday- Too Cute                         
     (cutecardthursday.blogspot.com) 
QKR Stampede- Anything Goes
    (qkrstampede.blogspot.com)
 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Anything Goes
     (simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge)
Bugaboo Stamps- Anything Goes
        (catchthebugblog.blogspot.com)

Power Poppy’s monthly challenge is to color on kraft. I used water color pencils with this months free digi from Vanilla Arts and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place "Seasonal windows" digi set. To help get brighter tones I first colored the entire image lightly with the white pencil, then added the colors on the top. Worked okay, especially on the butterfly.
Entered into: 
Power Poppy  - Krafty Coloring                          
   (powerpoppy.blogspot.com/2017/09/get-krafty.html)   
Beccy’s Place Challenge- September                           
    (beccysplace.blogspot.com)
Art Impressions- Off Kilter                               
     (artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com)
                       
There are many lovers of baseball in my family, so was fun to make this card for Victorine Originals Stamps. The ball was cut from a textured cardstock that looks a bit like leather. I used red embroidery thread to hand stitch the ball (found the idea on Pinterest) and kept the rest of the card simple. The sentiment is printed off on my computer.
Entered into: 
Victorine Challenge- Fall Sports 
    (vostamps.blogspot.com)             
Word Art Wednesday Challenge- #294-295 Anything Goes                     
     (wordartwednesday.blogspot.com)
                       
Turned another old roller stamps from SU into a border stamp that I can use with my MISTI. So much easier than trying to roll in a straight line and now provides an image that is bold enough to show up! 
                   

Entered into: 
Simon Says Monday Challenge- Stamp It (no digis)                  
     (simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge)
Crafty Hazelnut’s Christmas Challenge- Anything Goes                           
     (craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk)
Christmas Cards All Year Round- Leaves  
   (christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk)
Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge
    (craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com)
Crafty Hazelnut’s Christmas Challenge2- Extra for Sept  
    (craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk)


27 comments:

  1. What a lovely Christmas card with the beautifully colored hollies! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome work with us, Kathy, at Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge! hugs, Maura

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  2. What a fun card ! Love how you placed the image cat to get these funny eyes ! Unfortunately we only allow 5 challenges (included ours) at Less Is More. However I thank you for sharing and playing along and I would love to see you joining us again.

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  3. Amazing cards, love how you used that monogram stamp, so clever!
    Many thanks for joining us at Cute Card Thursday this week!
    Debxx

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  4. Another fabulous collection of cards Kathy!
    You did a wonderful job on the little cat card. I was surprised to read that the background was actually a monogrammed letter... had no idea until you mentioned it. What a happy accident to have the cat's eyes stamped perfectly with the green!
    The colouring on your second card is amazing, you've done an awesome job. The butterfly looks like it's about to fly away.
    I love the way you've stitched the ball on your baseball card, what a great idea! The leather texture of the card stock you used also adds to the illusion. Love it!
    What a fabulous idea to turn your old roller stamp into a traditional flat one! I love the way you've coloured and shadowed all that holly, it looks beautiful. Well done Kathy!
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  5. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at CCAYR, good luck!!! Amy DT

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  6. Popped across from LIM but have to say, all your makes are splendid

    Kathyk

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  7. super cute card, what fun! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

    blog-paperie blooms
    ig-2klines

    sparkle & shine, kindness *~*

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  8. Wow, I would never have realized the background is a monogram stamp! You've been super creative. And what a great luck with the green eyes for your cute kitten -perfect! :) Thank you for joining us at Less Is More!

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  9. great card, thanks for joining us at AAA Cards!

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  10. All are great cards! Thanks for playing along with us over at Art Impressions!

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  11. Thanks for entering all of my Craftyhazelnut's challenges with more of your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

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  12. Such a fun baseball card! Thanks for playing along at Victorine Originals Challenge Blog.

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  13. A fabulous Christmas card and great design. Thank you for sharing with us at Christmas Cards All Year Round.
    Kath x

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  14. What a brilliant use of our colour combo at Less is More this week and such a perfectly CAS design. Sadly as Izzy mentions you have linked to more challenges than we allow but thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us and hope you'll join in again sometime.

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  15. Delightful cards! That baseball one fits our sports challenge at Victorine Originals perfectly. Thanks for joining us!

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  16. I’ve not tried watercolor pencils on Kraft, so it’s neat to see how it worked, another sweet design Kathy!

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  17. I love your ingenuity, Kathy! ANd that fat little kitten silhouette is one of my favorite Eureka stamps. Welcome to our challenge at QKR Stampede. I hope we're going to see you regularly now that you've fouund us. Good luck.
    NanaConnie DT

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    1. P.S. It's a perfect card to enter at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, too. Check it out here - https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

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  18. Eek you owned a stamp shop - perfect job I'd say! He's one very cheeky critter too. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.

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  19. What a great take on the fall sports theme and love how you hand stitched the red to make a baseball, fabulous job! That sentiment is perfect t as well. Thanks for joining us at Victorine Originals ~DT Heather

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  20. Thanks so much for entering your lovely creation in our anything goes challenge at Bugaboo Stamps this week. Good luck in the draw! Please join us again soon.
    Love
    Jen L
    Bugaboo DT

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  21. Lovely card!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CARDS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!! *If this comment is late I apologize! I’m having major issues lately trying to leave comments due to the stupid ROBOT silliness!!!
    Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  22. Your cards are awesome, Kathy. I enjoy them all, and I'm super grateful to have you play along with us. Thanks so much, and please stop by again soon.
    Blessings,
    Karen L
    Word Art Wednesday

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  23. What a great set of cards. And I love how you used the monogram stamp! Very creative! Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Cards!

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  24. All your cards are lovely
    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Hazel Nut's Christmas Extra
    Julie T

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  25. Some great makes. Love that holly! Thanks for sharing on the Craftyhazelnuts patterned paper challenge blog last month. Hope to see you again this month.
    Happy crafting!
    Catherine x DT
    PS sorry I am so late with my comments!

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  26. Great cards! Thanks for joining us at Victorine Originals for our mood board! ~ DT Jamie

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