OMG ~ two posts already today...

WOW

this is most amazing for me...

2 posts before work...

well  hello again...

I hope you look around a bit to see all the different projects/cards

I have made for this blog...

I wanted to enter another challenge over at

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV

This week they are doing a

Heat Embossing

challenge

so with that in mind I did this card this morning...

I used my winning stamp set from 

Mark's Finest Papers Heinrich Collection

Spring Flowers Stamp Set

I used versa mark to stamp the image

then some embossing powder on that

oops as always I forgot the embossing buddy...but this time I remembered it...heehee

it makes it so the 'static' does not attract the embossing powdered anywhere else

then the stamped image...love it...great little tool for the stash...

added some twine by doodle twine color "Bumble Bee" 

and some small brads from the stash

pretty simple but I like it...

It's a clean and simple card...

I hope I have inspired you to try something new or old

just try something...

entered the following challenge blog:

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV Challenge # 4 ~ heat embossing

Maybe this is the winning card...*wink, wink*

Happy Craft'n 

Hope you have a great day

KtsAngels

Hello ~ Welcome to KtsAngels Blog

It's going to be a fun day today...

I have to share with you a wonderful 

4th of July card...

I used my Cameo to cut the 'flag' it was a Silhouette America File by Ginny Nilson.

I added some charms and a brad with some ric rac ...

I love how the colors just pop with this card...

the stamp is from the stash

I made the so I could enter the following challenge blogs...

FOSTV Challenge 26 ~ 4th of July

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge June 25 ~ Anything Goes

Happy Craft'n  Everybody...

KtsAngels

MyGrafico Monday

Hey, it's Monday

you know what that means...

This week we were given these digi stamps to work with...

after forgetting I had made plans ... well long story short...I plumb forgot that I was to be with my Stampin' Up rep last Saturday...

So I wanted to let her know that I am Berry Sorry for being a flake...

I wanted to be there for her but I just got wrapped up in life...

Well there is the story behind this card...

I hope you enjoyed it...

used my Cameo to do the print and cut of the strawberries, 

colored them with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers

 then added some twine...

Pretty simple...

Have a happy week...I know it's going to be a busy one for me....

It's A HOT Sunday

And I can't think of doing much...

it's too darn hot to go outside...

and too 'sticky' inside...

oh well...

Today I have a challenge entry card for

Mark's Finest Papers Challenge Blog

"Score Lines"

I learned this technique a few months ago

from the Stampin' Up rep in my area..

she does a monthly card class and a tools and techniques class

Oh how I love them so much ...

we have a blast... just a few ladies getting together each month with these fun projects...

so anyway she taught this 'Faux Tile' Technique

and I thought it was just perfect for this challenge

You take your card stock and score it every inch or half inch (like I did here)

in 1 direction then turn your card stock 90 degrees and score the same lines that direction...

its best if you use a score board like I have the Martha Stewart score board and LOVE IT...

then after you have the 'grout' lines you then stamp your image over them...

I like to sponge the edges to make it 'pop'... 

then I used a different card stock to stamp the sentiment...

I added some designer paper to the corners then the faux title over that...

added a little bow and there you have my card for today...

I hope you find this post helpful ...

I hope it's good enough to win this weeks challenge...lol....

If you should have any questions about this technique just leave me a comment, 

I will try to answer your questions...heehee

Happy Crafting Everyone

Have a wonderful work week to come...

KtsAngels

Challenges entered:

IDIC Challenge 113 ~ No Flowers Anywhere
Gingerloft Challenge GL43 ~ Red, White and Blue
Card Makin Mamas Challenge 48 Color Challenge ~ Red, white and blue

It's Chalk time...

Hey you, yeah you...

Thanks for stopping by my blog today...

I have a short a simple card to share with you today...

First I used a versa marker on each of the images

then I used powdered chalk to dust over the embossed image.

There you have it...

Simple and Sweet

Happy Craft'n

KtsAngels

Challenges entered:

Friends of Speedy TV Challenge 25 ~ summer time

Summer is Here

and it's going to be a hot one...

Today I have this cute card that just says 

'Life's Short, enjoy the little things'

it's a stamp set that I won my 1st challenge over at 

Marks Finest Papers Speedy TV Technique Tutorial Challenge

ok that's a mouth full...heehee

oh I wish you could see the sentiment better

I cut the card with my Cameo, it's a new 3D card that Lori Whitlock has on the Silhouette store and also in her online store... I just love the files she comes up with...

the stamps are by Mark's Finest Papers Heinrich Collection Spring Flowers Stamp Set

I stamped the image and sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink

and colored with my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers

oh I just love how the make me feel like a real artist

the coloring technique you can use,

I looked it up on YouTube how to color using alcohol markers, pretty fun I have to say...

then I added some charms that a friend gave me, I got lots ~ thank you Tammylee ...

added some twine by doodle twine, Lady bug is the color I used...

card stock was from the stash, or maybe the red was from Stampin' Up? heehee can't remember...

that's about it for today's post.

I hope you have enjoyed it, if you have let me know by leaving me a comment

Happy Crafting

KtsAngels

Entering the following challenges:

FOSTV Challenge 25 ~ summer

Bearly-Mine Challenge # 40~ flowers

Crazy Amigo Challenge ~ summer colors

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 70 ~ summer colors

Try it Tuesday  ~ anything goes

Happy Birthday ~ America

Good Morning

My Grafico Monday

I have the fun and exciting digital goodies for you today...

MyGrafico Shop

This is where you can find this great digital file and more...

so with this I made a invitation for a BBQ

every year for July 4

the local fire department puts on the best BBQ

followed by the best fire works show of the surrounding area.

So when I think of 4th of July

I think of the wonderful community BBQ

people from all over the area come to our BBQ it's so good !!!

 Second, I thought I would make a 'Birthday' Card to celebrate the Nations Birthday

or any birthday.

I just love how this turned out

the cherry stem is made of doodle twine ~ beetle black

added some buttons and there you have a great card.

Well I used the print and cut feature on my Silhouette America Designer Edition

I pulled the cupcake on to the virtual mat,

used the trace image so I could cut just around the image

then I 'mirrored' the image and lined it up so that they were over lapping a bit 

then cut that new shape our, which is my card base

then did the print and cut feature for the front of the card

added some buttons from the stash

then I did the title with the Cameo too...

I just used any font I had, that I liked...

then used the offset tool to create the shadow

cut the shadow in navy blue and the letters in white

put the letters through the xxyron  150.

amd thats about if for this card.

I hope this as either inspired you or got your creative juices going again...

I can only hope that my short tutorials

help you to use your cutter to the ex-stream, hee hee

Happy Craft'n 

Happy Monday

~ KtsAngels~

Happy Dad Day

It's fathers day

what better way to say thank you

then by spending your day with your 'daddy' today...

we if you cannot spend the day with him...then at least think about him

well today I put together this 'dad' day card

I am sure it's in time for my dad...heehee

sorry it's late....

I used SVGCuts All About Dad svg kit to cut the shirt card and elements

I stamped the sentiment from Mark's Finest Papers Heinrich Collection "Spring Flowers'

that I won the other day at their Tutorial Challenge blog ... oh was I excited...

anyway back to dads...

I hope you have a change to spend some special time with your dad...

have a "Fabulous" day

entering in the following challenges:

Friends of Speedy TV Challenge 24 ~ fathers day card

Your on the right Track...

Good Morning...

Happy Father's day to all those wonderful dad's out there ...

I have for you a winner of my game

that was played

on Thursday ...

1-the shells are placed differently 2-One card is landscape the other portrait 3- the cardstock is different, one is a print the other is solid 4- there is black behind the lace on one card 5- one small shell is missing on one card. 6- The large shell runs off the page on one card I like both cards. They are very pretty. The shells look like charcoal drawings. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown edwina.brown@live.com

Edwina I have sent you an email to claim your prize...

to everyone that played along 

Thanks for playing...

Now for my project today

I used the Train Tunnel Tutorial

on Tutorial Time on Speedy TV

I just love this technique that Lois shared with us ...

what fun it was to use my Cameo to cut these pieces...

I tore my co-ordinations paper to create the mountains

I used my Sizzix 'brink' embossing folder with black ink in it to create the brick around the tunnel

I did print and cut with the sentiment, so I guess you could say its a digi file...

I also created the sky using powdered chalk

created most of my cut files myself

so it was a bit of a challenge to get it to all come together...

I hope you have enjoyed this project, if so please let me know by leaving a comment...

Thanks a ton 

Entering the following challenges:

Tutorial Time on Speedy TV

Stars and Stripes ~ SVGCuts has done it AGAIN

Wow

have you had a chance to see what SVGCuts posted last night?

did I say WOW !!!!

SVGCuts.com newest Kit

Did you see all the goodies you can make with this weeks kit.
Mary and Leo are just amazing...
the creativity they have...
the mind they have is just....WOW
so hop on over to SVGCuts.com
and buy your kit today !!!

Look at the lantern and the fire works, doesn't it just say "Party" to you...
I just might have to do a party, just so I can use this set...
It's a must have for me...

Ocean Front Property In Arizona

Well I can dream of ocean front property in Arizona, can't I

hee hee

*wink*

Happy, Happy

Joy, Joy

I used my chalks today

to create this wonderful background on white card stock

I mixed Gesso and blue powdered chalk to paint the white card stock

then let it dry before stamping my image

I then added some bling and some lace 

that I got from Creating is fun by Martha

She has given us a $10 gift certificate to her online store to the winner of 

Chalk N Stocks 1st challenge

 I wanted to get you a larger picture of these cards

so you can tell me...

Here is my game

Tell me what is different with these cards...

I will use Random.org

to pick my winner

all you have to do is leave a comment on this post by 

Saturday June 16, 2012

and list 6+ different things I have done with these cards

I am sure there are more than 6 things different but that is all I am asking for...

and if you want to win...

you MUST leave me an email address

so I can contact you when you win...

I have lots of goodies for prizes !!!

Happy Chalk'n everyone

Happy Craft'n

Have yourself a wonderful weekend

and remember 

All of our wonderful men in our lives that make it worth living...

I know I have a wonderful husband/best friend that is deserving 

of the recognition...so 

Happy Father's Day, Honey !!!

~ I love you ~

Is this for real?

Check this OUT!!! 

Nana over at My Crafing Channel is giving a blog follower a $150.00 gift card to Jo-Ann's...

I had to make a post about this in order to qualify to win this great give-a-way...

so here is my post...

Happy craft'n everyone...

Not much to share as I have been busy remounting ALL my stamps with

Cling Cushion that I bought from Stampers Best...

use the code on the right side bar for a 10% off

I did and I got lots of goodies with my order too...

SUPER FAST SHIPPING .

GREAT shopping experience!!!

Highly recommended by me...

Hope all is well in the crafting world....

Love ~ Black & White with a splash of COLOR !!!

MyGrafico Monday, Click here...

It's a challenge entry card

Mark's Finest Papers ~ Challenge 111 ~ Black & White w/a splash of color

Mark's Finest Papers Speedy TV ~ Tutorial Time Challenge 2 ~ Center Masking

I used the Center Masking technique on the white card stock 3 3/4 x 5

and put it on a mat of Stamp'in Up DSP size 5 3/4 square

then mounted that to the 6 inch square black card base

you can learn this technique over at Mark's Finest Papers Speedy TV

Tutorial Time Challenge 2 Center Masking

I added some ribbon from the stash

and wah lah you have this challenge entry card...

I hope you like what you see here on my blog...

I love comments, so feel free to leave them...hee hee

MyGrafico ~ Graduation Time

It's graduation time...

well for my area that was about 2 weeks ago...

But better late then never, right...hee hee

This week we have a great file to share with you

so this is what I came up with for this weeks Challenge

'Graduation'

I used the print and cut feature with my Cameo, die cut machine

I used the Silhouette America program to pull the images on to the virtual mat

re-sized them to fit on the card from Silhouette America store

I then printed the card with the images...

cut the card with my Cameo

then I added the Graduation Die cut in the middle

and some brads and a tassel that I made

oh and the '2012' die cut that I made again with the Cameo

I don't remember the font I used...sorry

I inked the edges for a richer feel.

and there you have it...

a graduation card for that special someone in you life

I hope you all have a great start to the new week...

I will be working out of town this week so I will not be posting much...

but for now 

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Mark's Finest Papers Challenge 111 ~ Black and White with a splash of color

Thanks for stopp'n by today

Comments are wonderful...

I have a WINNER ! ! !

Using Random.org

comment # 5 is my lucky winner...

They wrote...

rlovewJune 8, 2012 4:53 AM

Adorable cards- both ways you did them. Some differences: placement of bow, pearls, and sentiment, handle color of basket, outlining of trim on the bottom of the dress, and the color of the apron.

Thanks for playing everyone...

You all found more difference then what I even planned ... hee hee

Oh what fun this was...

I think I will do this again

So RLOVEW you need to contact me or leave a comment here so I can send a prize...

Today I am busy with lots of things...

I am playing with my new Ranger Crackle paints

so I hope to have a project posted for you soon...

yeah I always say that, huh...

oh well I'm off to play

I hope everyone enjoyed this game as much as I did...

Happy 4th of July ~ oh a bit early

LOL...

it's not even July and I am already

making my cards...

well I can either say I am on top of things...

Or 

I am crazy...

lol...anyway 

I think it's 'I'm crazy'

cuz I spent this morning before work making this cute little card

I used a new technique 

from Tutorial Time on Speedy TV

"center masking"

Oh it was fun fun fun...

you will have to click on that link to take you right to the tutorial...

Now for my project....

I used the 'center masking' technique

with 3 shades of blue

I 1st heat embossed with white embossing powder

the put the light blue clouds down

then the darker blue rain

then the royal blue on the edges and another layer of clouds

(you can't see them well under the ribbon, but its there)

added my stamped image over half the masked center on on the edges

added a BIG bow

and some buttons with twine by doodle twine ~ ladybug is the color I used

oh you can't see all the buttons... note to self... white buttons on white card stock

NOT a good IDEA...lol...

Now I am entering this project in to the following challenges:

Tutorial Time on Speedy Tv ~ new technique

Mark's Finest Papers: Speedy TV challenge #110 Buttons and Bows

Clearly iStamps ~ something fruity
Joyful Stamper ~ anything goes

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge ~ summer time
Friends of Speedy TV Challenge # 23 ~ Button & Bows

Happy FRIDAY !!! 

Have a shout out for FRIDAY !!! woot wooh

Garden Friends ~ It's a Game

Hey you all ...

I hope all is well with you this week ...

today I would like to share with you these cute garden friends

 This sentiment was so fitting for this stamp

I would like to do a game with you today...
a random winner that points out 4 things that are different in these 2 cards...
well I have something to give for a prize ...  I am sure !!!
so play along
Leave a comment and be a follower
that's about it...
Winners will be chosen by Random.org
June 9th
so you have until then to leave a comment ...

Now for information about these cards ...

I colored the stamped image with my new alcohol markers

Spectrum Noir ~ I just added 2 more sets to my collection ... :)

Stardust powdered chalk ~ on the aprons and wings ...

you cannot see it as well on these pictures as you can in 'real' life ... 

but I did use chalk to make it shine ...

I used my Cameo to cut the different shapes

added some bling and some ribbon ...

embossed with a Darice large petals folder ...

Remember to hop on over to the Chalk N Stock Challenge Blog

as the 1st Anything Goes 

MONTH long challenge is going on NOW ...

I would love to see more participants

you don't have to use any special chalk

it can be 

chalk ink

powdered chalk

cake chalk

chalk markers

chalk ...

Anything Chalk

it does not have to be a card

just ANYTHING goes...

Happy Chalking

Challenges Entered:
Hotshot Crafts - die cut ~ all the cuts were done with my Cameo die cutter...
One Stitch at a Time ~ use a digi ~ sentiment is digi
Digital Tuesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes just use a digi ~ sentiment is digi
Paper Pretties ~ Favorite Colors ~  purple and white
Papertake Weekly Challenge ~ Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show ~ show some texture ...embossed back ground
Victorine Stamps ~ Texture  embossed background

MyGrafico Monday ~ Feature File

This weeks challenge/feature file

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff ~ Elegant and Shabby School

was

graduation...

well being who I am...

I did not read it the correct way so I put a spin on the file

and made it my own ... lol

I wanted to do something special with this fun paper

so when I saw the music paper I knew I had to do something with that...

so I used the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition 

the print and cut feature is awesome...

then I cut the 'notes' out again using my cameo...

I sprayed the image with Stardust Chalk and water to make is shine...

oh now if only this was a family feature or even a music feature...

I would be right in...but it's not...

it's a Graduation theme...

LOL on me !!!

oh well ... so there you have my creation for this,

MyGrafico Monday

OMG ~ SVG Cuts has done it AGAIN!!!

They have blown my socks off...

no really with the new set for dad

My Day with Dad SVG kit

 

Is this just not amazing to you ... I love this kit...I am buying this one right now...

I WILL have to share my project that I make for my dad...

for now I would like to share with you my project that I have made for the dad in my life...

It has turned out so darn cute...

I just love it...

 look close at the plate number...its my new plate for my suv

 the truck and bears are only props, but they worked perfect...thanks mom for your help

 no camping trip is the same without those BIG fish stories that are told

but the top of the trailer opens up so its a gift box.

Oh how I love this little project...I have entered it in to the SVGCuts Facebook Father's day challenge...oh I hope I can place with this baby...but if not it was fun...and I will be putting this in the Navajo county fair and hope to add it to the Arizona State Fair as well...so wish me luck...I need it...

I used files by SVGCuts...

The Green Room ~ some of the frame

Camping at Fox Ridge ~ the tires

Forest Country SVG Collection ~ decorations

Free File Fishing Vest by SVG Cuts ~ fishing vest

Free File Fishing Hook by SVG Cuts ~ fly fishing hook

Ryan's Play Date ~ the base of the box

I created this trailer and cut it using my Cameo by Silhouette America..

It's a Light House

Oh how I love this stamp...

I used a new technique I learned from

Tammylee over on at

Tutorial Time On SpeedyTV Challenge 1 06/01/12

This is an new challenge so I had to hop on and give it a try...

I used: my cameo to cut the 'stamp' look on white paper

then stamped my image while the card stock was still on the sticky mat

I then used the technique that Tammylee by using a crinkled piece of paper

as a background stamp...you will have to check out the entire tutorial over

at  Speedy TV Challenge (link is above) the ink I used was Tim Holtz tea dye

Twine from doodle twine ~ bon bon

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (to give it some color)

and from the stash...

lace, button, card stock,

and powdered chalk to create the brown haze look over the light house

Entering the following challenges:

Speedy TV Tutorial Time

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 110 ~ use buttons

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday
Paper Minutes challenge # 219 Marinetime
the stamp man challenges ~ make it for man challenge
My Craft Spot ~ button and bows
Friends of Speedy TV Challenge 22 ~ try a new technique ~ I have never used crinkled paper with stamp pad to create a background
That Craft Place Challenge Blog ~ Trees and Nature
Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ anything goes
Just Keep on Creating~ anything goes and travel stories

Happy Crafting

Home Sweet Home ~

If you are looking for my project and details 

that I made for Chalk N Stock Challenge Blog

Click here

I have another card to share with you today...

I named it

 Home Sweet Home

I used heat embossing for the 'farm' scene

then I chalked over the image to get the look I wanted

for the 'Home Sweet Home'

I used my Amy Chomas marker holder in my Cameo

the Stars embossing folder by Cuttlebug 

Card stock used was some AC Card stock and from the stash

I used some lace from the stash

and a few charms to top it off...

Oh how I just love how this card turned out...

so country,

so home feeling

what a great house warming card this would make.

I have entered this in the following challenges:

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge # 109

I hope you enjoyed seeing all the design team projects in the last 3 days...

oh the blog hop was wonderful and then the kick off for the 

ChalknStock Challenge blog

so get those chalks flow'n and join in the fun

remember any image & any chalk (just use chalk in some sorts)

Happy Craft'n

Happy Chalk'n

&

Happy Day

Birthday Celebrations ...

Hey you ...  it's Friday...
and if you are anything like me...
TGIF !!!
This Friday is a very special day
as this is the beginning of a new blog challenge
Over at Chalk N Stock
we are doing a MONTH long challenge
The Design Team has some great projects to inspire you..
so remember

ANY IMAGE
ANY CHALK
Make it fun !!

This month the design team has a sponsor for our projects.
Martha @ Creating is Fun 
Winner of the challenge will get a $10 gift certificate to her Zibbet Store


With all that I would like to share my inspiring card ...


I would like to celebrate all the June babies with this card I made...

Birthday Celebrations:

Sketch by Tsunami Rose Designs sketch # 28 

Stamps by Stampin Up

Card stock by AC Cardstock

Designer Paper by Recollections (Cupcake)

Twine by doodle twine (Bon Bon)

Lace by Creating is Fun by Martha

stone from the stash

pink embossing powder

brown ink pad

Stardust Chalk (with water spray)
(you can't see it very well, but it's there and really sparkling too)

Wow that was a long list of goodies...

REMEMBER
become a follower so you don't miss anything !!!
Chalk N Stock
has lots of prizes
for every 25 follower ~ a prize to a random follower
Challenge Winner ~ each month
 and Blog hops to inspire you !!!

I am entering this in the following challenges...

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge 109