A New Besties Challenge - Punches and Dies!

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and this week we want to see you use "Punches and/or Dies" on your card.



Card Recipe:
Image - Fancy Franny
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Winter Ginger by DCWV
Sentiment - Cloud 9
Ruffled Ribbon - Offray
Trim - Hobby Lobby
Rhinestones - Michaels
Glitter Brads - The Paper Studio
Dies - Mini Fanciful Flourish, Medium Rose, Leaf and Dainty Dutch Square Doily all by Cheery Lynn Designs






I wouldn't usually use Blue and Green together but when I saw this gorgeous paper stack I just had to have it and so Franny got the blue and green treatment :)
I had some glitter paper and brads that were just waiting to be used and I think they added the touch of bling that this card needed.
Next week you'll see me in a different spot but don't worry I'll still be creating with Sherri's gorgeous images and for now I leave you with the task of punching your way to an enter in the Besties Challenge!

My Besties New Ribbon Challenge!

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and this week we want to see you use "Ribbon" on your card.
Oh my goodness the Butterfly Fairy image I chose is so cute! I think she looks like a real "flower child" and the papers I chose have a kind of hippie feel to them too.



Card Recipe:
Image - Butterfly Fairy
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Doodle Deux by Prima
Die Cut - Sizzix
Sentiment - K and Co
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Brads - The Paper Studio
Pearls - Recollections
Glitter - Recollections Extra Fine






I love this die cut frame and although it is a little big for a 6" square card it works at an angle and I like the quirky feel that it gives to an elegant frame.
I hope you liked this one and that you will go over to the Besties Challenge and join with us.
Katie

My Besties New Challenge - Flowers!

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and this week we want to see you use "Flowers" on your card.
For this card I chose to use Lil Muffy Mopsy and it really was funt o color her dreads!


Card Recipe:
Image - Lil Muffy Mopsy
Sentiment - Cloud Nine
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Doodle Deux by Prima
Butterflies - Divine by Prima
Flowers - Prima
Leaf Dies - Dee's Distinctively






I hope you can find time to come and play with us at the Besties Challenge this week :)
Katie

My Besties New Challenge - Think Pink!

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use Hattie with her fabulous hat! It is a super easy challenge, we want to see you "Think Pink" with your creation!




Card Recipe:
Image - Hattie
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - The Baby Girl Stack by DCWV
Die Cut - Deco Labels 22 by Spellbinders
Glitter Flowers - Anita's Glitz
Chipboard Flower - Colorbok
Butterflies - Unknown
Pearls - Recollections
Glitter - Crystal Stickles
Shine - Liquid Embossing by All Night Media
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby





I really hope you like this one too and I hope you can come over and play in the Besties Challenge with one of the fabulous Sherri Baldy images.

New My Besties Challenge - Show us Your Funny Side!

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use one of the newest ones she created! In honor of today being April 1st we want to see your April Fools or Humorous style cards! I went a little wild with patterns, colors etc and I think that Olivia Oddsocks
is funny, don't you?



Card Recipe:
Image - Olivia Oddsocks
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Fabulous Girl by Recollections
Printed Die Cuts - Sunshowers by Heidi Grace
Sentiment - K and Co
Spotted Button - The Paper Studio
Twine - Doodlebug
Acrylic Hearts - Unknown
Glitter - Tulip Glitter Puffy Paint and Recollections Extra Fine in Apricot
Ribbon - Michaels and Offray






This is the first time I've decoupaged a Besties image but with my new sharp scissors I was able to cut around all the fiddly bits and I'm really happy with the result and I hope you like her too.
Be sure to drop over to Besties Challenge and play along with us this week.
Katie

My Besties Challenge - Make It Sparkle!

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use another super sweet "Nerd" with her gorgeous glasses! It is a super easy challenge, we want to see you make your card Sparkle!
You can use Glitter and Bling, the more the better for this challenge!




Card Recipe:
Image - Lil Miss Nerd Heart
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Ducks in a Row by October Afternoon
Heart Border and Puffy Stickers - Stitched by Martha Stewart
Sentiment - Joann's
Heart Doily - Heartland America by Cheery Lynn Designs
Banner Die - Party Banner by Little Miss Muffet
Shine - Liquid Embossing by All Night Media
Glitter - Crystal Stickles and Recollections Extra Fine





I absolutely LOVE this card, the pink and aqua with a tiny pop of red really makes me happy and the shine and glitter just add to the feel good feeling!
I really hope you like this one too and I hope you can come over and play in the Besties Challenge with one of the fabulous Sherri Baldy images.
Katie

My Besties Challenge - Use a Sentiment

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use one of the newest ones she created! It is a super easy challenge, we want to see you use a SENTIMENT on your card!



Card Recipe:
Image - Tilly Twinkle and Bunnikins
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - Making Memories Garden Party (one of my favorite Spring lines ever)
Dies - English Tea Party, Mini Fanciful Flourish and Medium Rose all by Cheery Lynn Designs
Brads - The Paper Studio
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Shine - Liquid Embossing by All Night Media






How adorable is Tilly Twinkle in her glasses? I used liquid embossing to make the lenses and I have a trick of doing a thin layer and then when dry adding another layer and along with a little deeper shading in the area under the glasses I can produce the appearance of tinted glasses!
I hope you'll pop over to the Besties Challenge and enter your Bestie card this week!
Katie

My Besties New Challenge - Add a Button!

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use one of the newest ones she created! It is a super easy challenge, we want to see you use BUTTONS!



Card Recipe:
Image - Easter Bestie
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Making Memories
Die - Dainty Dutch Deco Square Doily by Cheery Lynn Designs
Sentiment - K and Co
Butterfly Punch - Martha Stewart
Pearls - Bridal Dept
Wooden Bunny and Egg stickers - Hobby Lobby
Glitter - Recollections Extra Fine
Buttons - Dress It Up
Twine - The Twinery






So now it's your turn to create with a button or two, or more, and then go and enter at Besties Challenge
Katie

New Besties Challenge "Add Lace"

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use one of the newest ones she created! It is a super easy challenge, we want to see you add Lace to your cards! This will be so easy as the images are so lovely and girly that they cry out for lace and all that frilly stuff!




Card Recipe:
Image - Tea Time Tippy
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Summer Breeze by First Edition
Doily Die - English Tea Party by Cheery Lynn Designs
Border Punch - Doily by Martha Stewart
Sentiment - Unknown
Cupcakes - Cut from notecards from Michaels
Pearls - Recollections
Ribbon - Michaels
Lace - Hobby Lobby
Trim - May Arts





I cut the cupcakes out from some little gift cards I've had for ages that I found in the $1 spot at Michaels. They were already glittered so that was easy!
I hope you little Tippy and that she makes you want to go and play in the Besties Challenge
Katie

Use Two Patterned Papers Challenge

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use one of the newest ones she created! It is a super easy challenge, we want to see you use 2 patterned papers!



Card Recipe:
Image - Pheebee Flutterbee
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Blossom Soup by Jillibean Soup
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Sentiment - K and Co
Flowers - The Paper Studio
Pearls - Recollections
Doily - Wilton





It is hard to see the two papers but the base patterned paper and border paper are different. I love how the embellished sentiment I found was the perfect color match and the fact that it was glittered made it all the more perfect :)
I hope you like this too and will grab your patterned papers are join in with us over at the Besties Challenge this week.
Katie

A Friend Like You - 2 Shades of Blue Challenge

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use one of the newest ones she created! It is a super easy challenge, we want to see you use 2 shades of blue!



Card Recipe:
Image - Pigtail Polly
Sentiment - K and Co
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - 5th Avenue by Melissa Frances
Ribbon - Unknown
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Bows - Offray
Lace - Wrights
Butterflies - Recollections






I really am having a lot of fun with these images and it is really great to be able to add all those girly embellishments that I just don't seem to be able to stop buying!LOL
So now it's your turn to play, grab your favorite Bestie, chose two blues and come along to play at Besties Challenge

Miss Matilda for the new challenge!

It's Monday so that means time for a new challenge at Besties Challenge. The challenge requires the use of one of super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and today I got to use one of the newest ones she created!

Card Recipe:
Image - Miss Matilda
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Chipboard Accents - Rondelle by Prima Marketing
Flower and Butterflies - Prima Marketing
Sentiment - Studio G
Embossing Powder - Stamp N Stuff White Pearls
Ink (for edges) - Color Box in Seattle Sky
Doily Die - Heartfelt Creations
Pearl Flowers - The Paper Studio

I went a little over the top with the embellishments, it was one of those occasions where I didn't want to stop adding! I decided to go a little Shabby Chic in style, keeping the colors softer, the edges a little distressed and lots of girly style!
I really hope you like it and that you will find time to come over and join in the Besties Challenge this week.
Katie

A Simple I Love You and another new DT Member!

Another new DT member here and I am so glad to be able to share a card.
Last week I saw the new challenge at Besties Challenge and thought I'd throw in a card and play. Well the team liked my card and asked me to be a part of the team! So on Mondays you'll be seeing my creations using the super sweet images from Sherri Baldy and I really hope you will come over and play in the challenges with me. The only real rule at the moment is that you must use a Besties stamp but with so many to choose from that shouldn't be so hard ;)

Card Recipe:
Image - Mabel Rose
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Serendipity by Basic Grey
Heart Doily - Wilton
Border Punch - Heart by Martha Stewart
Sentiment - Hearty Barley Soup by Jillibean Soup
Flowers and Leaves - Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon - Michaels
Shine - Liquid Embossing by All Night Media

I added liquid embossing to Mabel's glasses and balloon and I can't believe the difference it made. I know I am going to love being a part of this new team and I sure hope you'll come over and play in the Besties Challenge and have a little "My Besties Fun!"
Katie