Happy Couple in Purple

Wedding season is upon us! I'm kind of at that in-between age where most of my friends are already married, and their kids aren't old enough yet to walk down the aisle. So, I don't get to make wedding cards that often. My boss's daughter recently got married so I was excited to come up with something. Her color was purple and she's a sweet, fun girl. This image from Kenny K was the perfect fit.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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Inspiration

Sketch Frenzy Friday Challenge #052413

Our Creative Corner May Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #172 ~ Stripes of Circles

365 Cards 142 ~ Word Wednesday: Together

Ins and Outs ~ Happy Couple in Purple
Stamps: Happy Couple (Kenny K)
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics (Skin: E000, 00, 11, R11, E04; Hair Man: E40, 42, 44, 47; Hair Woman: E21, 25, 29; Clothes: E81 (dress), C1, 5, 7, 9 (tux); Flowers: V17, 91, 95; BV0000
Accessories: Clear Star Gelly Roll; Lavender Liquid Pearls

OSCC Gets Sketchy

Welcome to Saturday! I hope everyone had a lovely week. My eyes have feasted on some FABULOUS red and pink love creations in blog land for Valentine's Day. I was still feeling the love, but wanted to leave the red and pink on the side. We have an awesome sketch over at OSC for our challenge this week and our sponsor is the amazing Kenny K. I LOVE Kenny's sassy images and used Wanda Wicked on my card. How will you be inspired by this sketch?

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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I've used Stickles to accent my coloring and add some sparkle.

 Crystal accents bring life to her eyes and sheen to her boots and barrettes.

Inside

Inspiration

KennyK’s Krafty Krew Challenge #130 ~ To the One I Love

SentimentalSundays Challenge #141 ~ Love is in the Air

LittleRed Wagon Challenge #172 ~ Love

OohLa La’s Challenge ~ Love Story

AudSentiments Challenge ~ Inner Sentiment

365 Cards Day 31 ~ You Raise Me Up (image panel, sentiment, andhair/head raised)

365 Cards Day 44 ~ Word Wednesday: Love

Ins and Outs ~ Lovely Kenny K

Stamps: Wanda Wicked (Kenny K GothikAngelz) 

Paper: SU Whisper White, Basic Grey Origins 

Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (Clothes: Y11, 35, 38, W1, YR23; Skin: E00, 50, 51, 53, 55, R21, W3, 5, YG01; Hair: E50, 55, 57. 59; Boots: E21, 25, 29); Gelly Roll Stardust Pen 
Accessories: Glossy Accents; Stickles (Yellow, Cinnamon, Candy Cane)

Sassy Christmas

Hello and Happy Sunday! I hope you are soaking up the last bits of the weekend crafting away. I have a bit of a sassy Christmas card to share today. Not the type you'd send Grandma, but our special someone's deserve something a bit spicy and fun every now and then. Kenny K was having a sassy Christmas challenge last week and for some reason I had it in my head that their challenges started on Mondays and ended on Sundays. Nope, I'm a day off. It's kind of fitting as this girl gave me some attitude. I pushed on and was determined to make her work. I'll point out my challenges in the deets below.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

My Creation

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So here's my girl. Coloring in reds is always a challenge as they are very unforgiving if you go outside the lines or fill a little bit too much. While I was coloring Kitty's hair my Copic took a dump. If you work with Copics you know what I mean. Mid stroke, a giant drop of ink splooshed out. Thankfully it stayed mostly in the hair and I decided I could fussy cut her out to trim off the excess.

 I did some cool shading with her eyes and was in love. I dabbed a bit of Stardust Stickles in her eyes when I highlighted her hair. It was nice sparkle. Then I decided to add glossy accents to her lips and eyes for realistic sheen. What I didn't realize is bubbles formed where the glitter was. Usually I'll just pop the bubbles with a pin but I didn't see these either because of the glitter or maybe because it was about 2 a.m. when I was crafting. As a result, she has very 'cloudy' eyes and the details I'd worked so hard on are pretty much lost. Okay, I can still move on and save her.

 Now to the boots. This was my first attempt at layering glossy accents over glitter. Usually I use one option or the other. I liked the glitter combo I created on the boots with Stickles and a Gelly Roll Stardust pen. I love 'slicking' up Kenny K girl's outfits with glossy accents, especially their boots. After adding the gloss, I went to bed. In the morning I discovered they looked a little different than I expected. Not bad, just different. The gloss settles in between the glitter flakes and created kind of a distressed texture (you can see the pitting on the boot below). I'd been going for a more polished, shiny look and had the happy accident to learn a new way to get a bit grungy. Now to remember that when I want that effect!

Inside

Inspiration 

Simon Says Challenge..Sketch

 Paper Playtime Challenge #89  ~ Anything Goes

365 Cards Day 269 ~ Imagine This: Sassy

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #244 ~ Girls Only

Allsorts Challenge #182 ~ Bring on the Bling

The Crafty Pad Challenge #198 ~ Add Some Glitter

Ins and Outs ~Sassy Christmas

Stamps: Kitty Katastrophe (Kenny K Gothik Angelz) 

Paper: SU Whisper White, Basic Grey (Oliver, Eskimo Kisses); Bazzill; David Tutero 

Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (Clothes: R20, 22, 29, 59, E07; Skin:E0000, 000, 00, 11, R00, W1; Hair:E51, 15, 08, 09; Eyes: BG01, B05) Gelly Roll Stardust Pen 

Accessories: Glossy Accents; Stickles (Stardust, Fruit Punch, Christmas Red); EK Success Photo Labels Punch

Rock On Blues

I started making this card for the Kenny K monotone challenge (last week) but didn't get my final touches on it, nor have the chance to post it until now. Drat. But, I do get to promote our monotone color challenge over at One Stop Crafts this week. :) Making lemonade from lemons. I LOVE Kenny K images and had so much fun coloring up this rocker chick. I played around using greys to make the blue color pop. I'm pretty pleased with my first attempt. What do you think?

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 256 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Inspiration

Fussyand Fancy Friday Challenge #76 ~ Feeling Blue

Dutch Dare Challenge #191 ~ Diamonds and Pearls

Charisma Cardz Challenge #45 ~ Keep Your Cool

Crafty Catz Challenge #159  ~ Let’s Have Sparkle

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge ~ Hip to be Square

365 Cards Day 111 ~ Word of the Day: Music

My Creation

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I colored my girl in Copics and then added sparkle with Stickles and Glossy Accents. I envisioned my Rocker Chick in a latex dress so I used the GA on her dress.

 And some more on her boots and guitar.

 Lots of sparkle and shine.

Ins and Outs ~ Rock on Blues

Stamps: Vicky Lee Vicious (Kenny K Gothik Angelz) 

Paper: SU Whisper White, Basic Grey Oliver 

Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (Clothes: BG0000, 000, 01, 05, 09, 72, 95, C5, 7; Guitar: BG0000, 09, 10; Skin: E00, 11, 50, 53, R20, RV69; Hair: BG000, 72, 96, C5, 7, 9); Gelly Roll Stardust Pen 
Accessories: Glossy Accents; Stickles (Gunmetal, Aqua)

Wicked Chick - Halloween at OSCC

It's Halloween week! Lots of spooky challenges out on the craft blogs, included One Stop Crafts. I'm late posting my DT creation. Had an unexpected road trip last week for a funeral so I didn't finish tweaking until today. I went with Halloween colors to create a WICKED theme. You can still get the 'feel' of a holiday with your color palette, even if you don't have a traditional image. This week Kenny K is sponsoring the challenge. If you haven't seen his images, you will WANT to get your hands on some. Check out the OSCC blog to see what my DT mates created. Hope to see you there!

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 235 ~Super Sketchy Sunday

 

Inspiration 

PaperPlayChallenge #1243 ~ Butterflies and Bees (anything with wings)

Fussyand Fancy Friday Challenge #74 ~ Anything Goes

PMSDigi Makeover Challenge #60 ~ Layers

They aren’t all popped up but they are layered up.

AudSentiments Challenge #66 ~ Storybook

Something wicked this way comes, inspired by the classic Wizard of Oz. I used designer paper as my sentiment. 
365 Cards Day 76 ~Shape Up: Square

I’m bending a bit and using rectangles instead of sqaures, but they don’t overlap!

365 Cards Day 147 ~Playing the Odds

1 image, 1 flourish, 7 pearl dots on 7 scallops, 5 panels

365 Cards Day 188 ~21st Century (inspired by steam punk)

My Creation

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Used Stickles and Glossy Accents to give her some wicked sparkle and shine.

Ins and Outs ~Wicked Chick

Stamps:Devilish Donna (Kenny K) 

Paper: SU Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie; DCWV the Midnight Spell; graphic 45 Wicked 1 

Ink: Laser Printer, Copics ( Hair: V000, 01, 06, 09; BV29; Skin: YG0000; G20, 40, 82; Boots: V9, 93, 95, 99; Dress: V12, 15, 17; Oranges: Y38; YR04, 18; E19) 

Accessories: Stickles (Orange Peel, Lavender); EK Success Sticker; Recollections Rhinestone Flourish; Liquid Pearls Lavender Lace; Glossy Accents

Easter Golfer

It's only a week until Easter - WAHOO! Spring is just a joyous time and offers such promise for renewal. This week at One Stop Crafts we are challenging you to link up your Easter cards. One winner will receive a credit to Kenny K. Have you seen his images? They are so sassy and fun! I didn't have any 'obvious' Easter images, but was able to get a bit creative with his golfer dude. We hope you have a chance to play along! I'm already playing catch up at 365 Cards and had to pile a few challenges into one card to try and catch up a little bit!

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365Cards Day 25 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Color Inspiration ~ 365Cards Day 23 ~ Color Scheme

Inspiration
Kenny K’s Krafty Girlz Challenge #86 ~Fun and Games
Crafty Creations Challenge #163 ~ GameOn
Pile it On Challenge #13 ~ For a Man
PMS Digi Makeover Challenge #29 ~ Forthe Boys
Basic Grey Challenge #65 ~ Easter

My Creation

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I used my go to Copics to color my golfer dude.

 I tried to be clever and create a few golf balls with my dots embossing folder. Did I fool you?

Inside

I don't think there's room in my scrap bucket so I used my BG scraps to decorate the inside of my card. I was able to squeeze one more golf ball out of my embossed panel as well.

Ins and Outs ~ Easter Golfer
Stamps: Golfer (Kenny K); Be Egg-cellent (Stampabilities)

Paper: SU Whisper White, Basic Grey Wander

Ink: Laser Printer; SU Chocolate Chip and Certainly Celery; Copics (R20; G40, 82, 94; E19, 21, 41, 50, 71, 74, 77; Y38; YR04, 18)

Accessories: CM Circle Punches, SU Tab Punch, SU Embossing Folder

Hot Diggity Birthday

Thanks for stopping at my blog! If you are interested, check out my sale page here. I’m cleaning out my Stamping Up sets.

I can't believe I haven't shared this exciting news. I've been playing with Copics for a few years now and was SO excited when a certification class opened up in my area. I spent a lovely day with Debbie Olson and Lori Craig learnin the ins and outs of these fabulous markers. Wahoo! I'm officially certified!

This card started out to be inspired by the awesome Kenny K blog hop for their anniversary. I have several Kenny K images and don't get to play with them too often. I need a card for a 9 year old boy and thought this was a fun image. I'm sure he'll love it.

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 76 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Inspiration

Kenny K Challenge ~ Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts July Challenge ~ Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Challenge #68 ~ Clean and Simple with a Digi
Animals: Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #120; I Did It Creations Challenge #64; Die Cut Dreams Challenge #94; Creative Card Crew Challenge
Fab n’ Funky Challenge #82
Rainbow Lady’s Challenge #162 ~ Pets
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #43 ~ Shaped Cards
Allsorts Challenge #112 ~ Free and Easy July
OWH Challenge ~ Cards 4 Kids
A Gem of a Challenge #25 ~ Let’s Hear it for the Boys
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #174 ~ For His Eyes Only (Card for a Male)
365 Cards Day 123 ~ So Silly

My Creation

 

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Ins and Outs ~ Hot Diggity Birthday
Stamps: Kenny K Hot Diggity (Animalz Collection)
Paper: SU Very Vanilla, TPS Birthday Extravaganza
Ink: Copics (W1, 3; Y19; B05; R000, 02, 05, 08; E41, 47, 49, 50, 57); Gold Marker; White Gel Pen
Accessories: SU ribbon

Kenny K's Birthday Rockers

This card was so much fun to make. I've been in awe of Kenny K's awesome images for awhile and even treated myself to a few. Then I gave into the intimidation of bringing them to life, and they sat on the corner of my desk. My lovely niece recently celebrated her 18th birthday and I knew she'd be the perfect person to receive my first Kenny K card. She is such a joy in my life and I'm so excited to see her life unfold into adulthood.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #79

Color Inspiration ~ C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #76

Inspiration

Cute Card Thursday #138 ~ Anything Goes
Kenny K ‘s Challenge #19 ~ Sparkle and Dots
My dots and sparkle can be found in my pink designer paper. I also used Spicas to give my girls a bit of sparkle.
Paper Playtime #25 ~ PS I Love You
The challenge is to be inspired by love - something I love (crafting), a technique I love (coloring with Copics), for a person I love (my beautiful niece on her 18th birthday)
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge #68 ~ Rock On
Stamp Something Challenge ~ Digi Somethings

My Creation

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Inside

To try and limit my ever growing scrap pile, I often try to use any tidbits from the front of the card on the inside for a bit of decoration.

Ins and Outs ~ Kenny K's Birthday Rockers
Stamps: Kenny K (Glam Gang – Rock Chick, Rock Squad – Tori Famous); Computer Generated Sentiment
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Black Currant Stack
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (B000, 21, 24, 29; 100; C2, 3, 5, 7; E13, 17, 21, 27, 50; R00, 20, 39, 46; RV09, 11, 14, 32, 34); Spicas (Sand, Sky Blue, Black, Garnet, Pink, Silver); Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen