CIP - Share the Song

Hi CIP followers!  I have a layout from one of my art journals to share with you today.  I doodled the picture, glued her on, and then used some die cuts, along with a fabulous stamp of Music Notes (by Ann Vento/Raindrop Echo Designs at Whimsy Stamps).The paint colors I've used are Antique Copper, Bright Yellow, Canary, Chocolate, and Onyx.  I've also used the Resplendence Angel Dust glitter over the painted flower centers.  Each of these items can be found in the Creative Inspirations Paint store.  

Close up of one of the flowers:

Here is a closer look at the CIP products that I've used:

Don't forget to check out the current CIP challenge that Diana posts twice a month (with a mid-challenge reminder)!  Our current challenge is: Red, White, and Blue

Places I'm Linking Up:
Artists in Blogland - Show and Tell Saturday
Artsyville Glue It Tuesday week 14
Paint Party Friday - week 14
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes
Stampotique Challenge - SDC105-Anything but a Card
 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

hugs

Kimberly

Sentimental Sundays #55 - Homemade Flowers

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #55, and the theme this week is:  Homemade Flowers (with a sentiment!)

 

I've used one of Ann's sweet Raindrop Echo sentiments that can be found at Whimsy Stamps as Love Sentiments.  The paper flowers are made using a punch from EK Success and a jeweled brad to hold them together.  So fun and easy to make!  The paper used is from K and Company, and I've sprayed the flowers and butterfly with my own mix of glimmer.  Don't forget to check for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Sentimental Sundays #46 - Go Green

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #46, and the theme this week is:  Go Green! (the color green, or recycling)

I've used one of Ann's sentiments from the Marriage Sentiments collection at Raindrop Echo/Whimsy Designs.  The leaves are a Sizzix die, and the pin is one I've put together.  Don't forget to check for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #32 - Anniversary

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #31, and the theme this week is:  Anniversary

The sentiment used is from the Marriage Sentiments set Ann (Raindrop Echo), and released by Whimsy Stamps.  Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too.  You don't want to miss them!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Here are the challenges I'm entering this card in:

ColourQ Challenge #61:  Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, and White

Tuesday Throwdown #27:  Embellish It!

Scrap Creations #41:  Anything Goes

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge #51:  Let's Get Married (Wedding/Anniversary)

Polka Doodles #48:  All About the Sentiment

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #26 - Distressing

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #26, and the theme this week is:  Distressing

I've used a the little 'A Friend in Me Boy' digi stamp from Stretch n Bubbles and a Christmas Sentiment from the Trimming the Tree set by Ann at Raindrop Echo Designs (found at Whimsy Stamps).  The image has been stamped on paper from PTI, and colored with Copic Sketch.  Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog, you don't want to miss them! 

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Challenges I'm entering this card in:

Tuesday Throwdown #22 - Anything Goes (use a digi)

Top Tip Tuesday #7 - Anything Goes

Crafty Purple Frog Challenges - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - October Digi Day Challenge

Scrap-Creations #31 - Christmas

 

Thanks so much for visiting!

Sentimental Sundays #25 - Black, White, and One other Color

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #25, and the theme this week is:  Black, White, and One other Color

I've used a cute digi stamp from Pollycraft, Maurice Ready for Business, and the sentiment is from the Leafy Frame Sentiments set by Ann at Raindrop Echo Designs (found at Whimsy Stamps).  The images have been stamped on paper from PTI, and colored with Copic Sketch.  Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog, you don't want to miss them! 

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project. 

Here are a few challenges I'm entering Maurice in:

Craftalicious Challenges #10 - Anything Goes

Creative Craft World - Lou's Monochrome Challenge

Creative Inspirations #82 - Sketch

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #17 - Inspiring

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays. This is challenge #17, and the theme this week is: Inspiring Words - Words to Inspire

I've used a sentiment by Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) on my project, and this is from her 'On Thoughts' set from Whimsy . I've also used the 'Looking at You' image designed by Gillian Roberts (Stampavie), flowers by Prima, and black pearls from Queen and Co. Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog, you don't want to miss them!

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it. While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment. Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Other Challenges this card works with:
Everybody Art Challenge #104 - In the Garden
Whimsy Stamps August Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations #81 - Butterflies
Paper Pretties Challenge - Summer
Totally Papercrafts #30 - Summer Fun
Crafts and Me Challenge #11 - Petals and Pearls
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge  #36 - Pink and Green
Aud Sentiements Challenge - #9 - Anything Goes
Stampin' for the Weekend #45 - Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky Challenges #36 - Flower Power

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Flutter By Wednesday #116 - Favorite Color

Welcome back to Flutter By Wednesday for week #116! The challenge this week is: Use Your Favorite Color

We're being sponsored by Whimsy Stamps this week!  Green (actually Olive or Sage) is among my favorite colors, so I've chosen to use Turtle's Friend. You can find this sweet image listed under Meljen's Designs.

Please be sure to use a butterfly, faerie, or angel on your new card or project. When your creation has been uploaded to your blog/gallery, please add a direct link to your work on the FBW blog.

What I Used:
Stamp: Turtle's Friend by Whimsy Stamps (Meljen's Desgins)
Paper: Printed on PTI, DP is by Basic Grey
Ink: Colored with Copics with a touch of stickles on the Turtle's cheek
Accents: Flowers by Prima, perls by Queen and Co

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #13

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays. This is challenge #13, and the theme this week is: It's All Just Fun and Games (playful, funny, etc)

I've used the adorable Tortoise Hugs stamp from Pollycraft (from the Flash Your Freebies Challenge), and one of Ann's sentiments from the Gift Horse Sentiments set, sold at Whimsy Stamps. Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog, you don't want to miss them!

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it. While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment. Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Other Challenges I'm entering today:
Tales from Pollycraft - Flash Your Freebies, Part 2
Pollycraft Monday Challenge #53 - Birthday
Sketch and Stash Challenge #40 - Sketch (used buttons and paper from my older stash)
Digital Tuesday Challenge #68 - Happy Birthday

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #6 - New or Neglected Stash

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays. This is challenge #6, and the theme this week is: New or Neglected Stash

I've used one of Ann's lovely sentiments from the Daddy's Heartbeat Sentiments at Whimsy Stamps along with a wonderful Fishing digi stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil Too. Don't forget that you'll also find a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog! This week's fabulous new set is: Brand New Short Sayings

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it. While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment. Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project!

In addition to this week's Sentimental Sundays challenge, I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketches #48: A fabulous Sketch
For Fun Challenges: Men
Tellen's Place #20: Two Patterned Papers

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Signatures and Watermarks

Several people have asked me where I got my new signature, and the new watermark I'm using on the photos of my cards.  Awesome, aren't they? 

The very talented Ann Vento from Raindrop Echo Designs made these, and now they're available for purchase in the Whimsy Stamps store:  HERE  There are many styles and colors available, so you'll really need to check them out!

Thanks for visiting!