Happy Birthday Corinne and Irene

Today over at Simply Betty Stamps the facebook group are having another special Birthday blog hop ! 

Happy Happy Birthday to 2 wonderful ladies Corinne Jones and Irene Chapmon Sherman these 2 wonderful ladies share a birthday. Well gals I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your

 hop  !

Here is Corinne 

And Irene 

Now before I get into details I would like to extend a huge thank you to Betty Roberts from Simply Betty Stamps not only is she the very talented designer of these fab images but she very knidly donated them to our cause. So Betty thank you are a wonderful lady ! 

You can check out all Betty's fabulous images Here

Now for Corinne's image I have used the following copic colors
Skin: E21,51,11
Hair:E33,35,37
Eyeshadow: RV99,95,93
Top:B12,14,16
Shorts:B91,93,95
Swing: YR12,14,15
R81,83,85
The Butterfly swing is from Make it Crafty you can get it Here I have merged the two images in word.
The ribbon slide and corner are also from Make it Crafty.
The paper is from Basic Grey Lemonade Collection available from Scrap Therapy Here.
Flowers from Petaloo available from ME ! just give me a shout !!
And the flourish die is from Spellbinders available from Blue Edge Crafts available Here


Now onto Irene's card
Copic Colors used were
Skin: E21,11,51
Hair:E23,25,27
Eyes:E31,33,35
Lips:RV21,23,25
Top:RV91,93,95
Pants: W1,3,5
Present:B12,14,16

The base card is cream cardstock
Background paper is from Stampin Up designer series stack Pink Pirouette available here
The die is Oval Frame from Marianne Dies
Flowers from Petaloo from Me just give me a holler!!
And lace from my stash .
 So from here you can head to  Ruza
Betty Roberts ( Vannessa Bland,Carmen Shannon, Barbara Haines Ettinger) http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/ Tanja Charles,BreAnn McFarland,
 Samantha Valantean http://craft-teeinthecity.blogspot.com/
Tanya Johnson http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com/
 Jackie Rakoski-Diediker http://stampingsister.blogspot.com/
 Sian Hillman http://serendipity-cards.blogspot.co.uk/
 Lucy Gregg http://loopylass2010.blogspot.co.uk/
Karen Pimblett http://www.kraftykarensblogspot.co.uk/wordpress
Maggie Cox Schoener www.maggiescathouse.blogspot.com
 Wendy Billings www.jazzydoodledesigns.com
 Darcy Schroeder http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.com/
 Sheri Scraps www.mammasscrappin.blogspot.com
 Bettina Leikvoll www.bettandshobbykrok.blogspot.com
 Lori Gauerke www.thehappystamperinwisconsin.blogspot.com
 Christin Myhre www.christinmyhre.no
Vicky Fortier http://crafting-vicky.blogspot.ca/
Katya Bess Www.kattyxotica.blogspot.com
 Danni Bindel http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com/
 Stacey Schofield www.lasatas.blogspot.com
Jackie Randolph http://papermoments.blogspot.com/
 Emily Shroom http://emilyshroom.blogspot.com.au/
 Samantha Valantean www.timelesscrafter.blogspot.com
 Kay Mowat http://kaym74.blogspot.com/
 Ruza Stevanovic Rebel http://ruzascraftcorner.blogspot.com/
 Cindye Wile http://nscropper.blogspot.ca/
Lisa Howell www.mindovermattercreations.com
Veronica Chasteen Rosenshein www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com
 Kathy Smyth Www.kathyjsmyth.blogspot.com
 Robin Bogle http://www.rcz28.blogspot.com/
Melissa Whaley Varga www.cheesestampersinparadise.blogspot.com
 Sharon Gerber Brown http://mrslumpys.blogspot.com/
 Kezzia Kerri Brown www.cardsbykerrie.blogspot.co.uk
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 Trish TheDish Sakulich http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.com/
 Sharman DeLuca http://sharman33.blogspot.com/
Kathy Johnson Gillon http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
 Lisa Lucas Nelson http://distinctivelmnts.blogspot.com/
 Berenice Rendon http://www.karbersweetescape.blogspot.com/
Heath Whitlock www.slightlymadbut.blogspot.com
 Stacy Stratis www.AnastasiasArts.blogspot.com
 Louise Mann http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
 Tamara Van Wijk http://thestampingchef.com/Blog/
 Rio Judy Ford http://mommylittlecrafterincrime.blogspot.com/
 Lori Gauerke http://thehappystamperinwisconsin.blogspot.com/
 Sharette Smith http://scrappernthemaking.blogspot.com/
 Elisabete Olivera Balcavage Www.thebalcavages.blogspot.com
Celina ScrapVamp Matthews www.ScrapVamp.blogspot.comr

Oh To Be 21 Again

Hello and welcome back to Cards By Kay today I am showing a very special card I have made for a friend of mine for her to give to her sister on her 21st Birthday ! The image is from Make It Crafty and is called Roxy you can find her here


                                                               Roxy                                                      

                              

                                                         A little close up 

                                               

                                                   And the inside pops out to say Happy Birthday 

                                               

To color Roxy I have used the following colors:
Skin E21,51,11
Hair: YR14,16,18 and E08
Wings: YG 11,13,15
Clothes: YG 21,23,25
Eyes: YG11,61,63
The background paper is from My Minds Eye
Card is Bazzill basics
For the pop out Happy Birthday I have used a file from my Silhouette library ( that machine is still way too much fun)
I have really enjoyed the challenge of the curls on this little image it took ages by I am really happy with the result and I do hope the recipient enjoys it.
So thats it for me for today anyway thanks for stopping by hope to see you again soon
Hugs
Kayxx

Steampunk Romance

Hello and welcome back to Card's By Kay today is my final showing for our re-release of the fabulous Romance Steampunk Line from Simply Betty Stamp available Here. So my final showing is the gorgeous Emma
       

                                                                           Emma                                          
               

And a little close up !

My ingredients for this project are 

Copic markers 

Skin: E21,51,11

Hair: E51,53,55

Dress: V20,22,25,28

Under skirt: C1,2,3

Stockings: V20,22, colorless blender 

Card: E40,41,43,R46

The frame is from my silhouette library and is called Ornate Oval Frame

The die is small flourish from Die-namics

Key and silver bauble are from my stash

flowers are from Petaloo.

I have had so much fun with these Romance digi's they have been a pleasure to play with. So there is still a little time left to join in the challenge this month over at Simply Steampunk Challenges, remember it's gotta be steampunk to qualify for a prize. Hope you've had a chance to visit the rest of the DT teams blogs they are awesome !! 

Hugs

Kay xx

    

Left Of Centre New Challenge

Hello all and welcome back to Cards By Kay, I am super excited today as this is my first post for the Left Of Centre Design team a huge thank you girls for offering me this opportunity. So our challenge this month is Christmas our fab sposor is Sassy Studios and the image I am using is called Snowman Pinup you can get it Here. And don't forget we still have a DT call going on so come on join us just look at the fun you could be having. Check it all out Here.

                                         Snowman Pinup 

                                                       

                                                                       Closer look

I have used the following ingredients for my card 

Copic makers

Skin: E21,51,11

Hair: E23,25,27

Hat and Scarf: N3,4,5,7

Dress: R22,27,29,37

Eyes and Lips: YG11,61,63 R22,27,29

Paper and card 

White, Black and Red  cardstock 

Kaiser Craft Twig and Berry Collection Myrrh 

Black lace from Laces Galore on Ebay 

Flowers from Petaloo available from my self at Kay's Cards and Crafts

I have also used Petite oval dies from Spelbinders available Here

And Fancy flourish from Die-namics 

So thanks for looking today and don't forget the other amazing blogs on the DT team they are awesome. You can find the links below 

Mo

Lorraine

Keren

Penny Rae

Steph

Mid way Reminder time at Punk You Girl

Hello and welcome back it is our mid way reminder over at Punk You Girl today so that means there is still plenty of time to get crafting and come up with a Black Christmas project to join in  the fun.


                                    Here is Skully Santa from our fab sponsor Delicious Doodles

                                                 

I just love this image I think he is awesome, while keeping with the black Christmas theme I also wanted to add a little color to him I think it worked what do you think ?  

To color him up I have used the following colors 

Santa Suit: BG70,72,75,78

Skeleton: W1,2,3,5

Beard & Hair : C1,2,3

Eyes: Y35

Bauble: R20,37,46 ( thanks Jenny D for sharing this combo ) 

My other ingredients are 

Card: Coredinations Black and Jade

Paper : Echo Park Spider Webs 

Die: Memory Box delicate Web 

and I added some Christmas baubles for a bit of fun

So now it's over to you lets see your black Christmas side we have a fantastic prize on offer just remember we are a dark themed challenge blog so to qualify for the prize you must follow the guidelines.

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your entry

 Hugs

Kay 

New Stuff !!

Hi everyone just a quick update from kays cards and crafts new stock in from Petaloo and Couture Creations. Check them out Here
                                 

In the mean time Merry Christmas to you all and have a safe and Happy New Year 

Hugs 

Kay xx 

Simply Steampunk Challenges

Hello all and welcome back to Cards By Kay it's show time for me over at Simply Steampunk Challenges and today  I am showing you the ever Handsome Mercius from the Romance Steampunks drawn by the very talented Abigail Larsen and sold by the equally talented Betty from Simply Betty Stamps you can find Mercius here . So here he is


                                                     

                                                                 For a little close up !

                                             

  Ok so I think I can safely say that my recent purchase of a Silhouette Cameo was a very good one I am totally addicted to and I am loving the different ways it allows me to spice up my projects.
   I have used copic markers in the following colors for Mercius
Hair: E23,25,27
Skin: E21,51,02
Suit: BG70,72,75,78
Shirt: C1,2,3
Heart Box : R46,E42
Hat & Shoes : N3,4,5,7

I have used the following ingredients
Card : Core'dinations Black and Distress Pine Needles
Paper: Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante Modern Marvels and Tags
Flowers from Petaloo
The Gears and cogs overlay is from the Silhouette Store
The card , paper and flowers are available from my self just send me an email for more info.

The challenge is still open over at the Simply Steampunk Challenge site so get your steampunk on and get an entry in we would love to have you join us.
So for now
Hugs
Kay xx

Smeared and Smudged Blog Hop Time

Helloo and welcome back to cards by Kay. It is time for another hop over at Smeared and Smudged this time it is anything goes. I have chosen my image from Simply Betty Stamps it is a new image and is is called  Beast and is available Here.
                 
                                                                       Open View
                               

Close up 

Closed View 

I have used a Silhouette Cameo file called Sunburst Lace Card Wrap

The base card under the image is Core'dinations mocha 

The cogs are from my stash and the small Balsa Wood clock is from Bo Bunny available from Me ! 

The copic colors I have used are 

Beast : E31,33,35 

Hair: E23,25,27

Horns: W1,3,5,7

Jacket: W1,3,5,7

Shirt: B12,14,16 C1,2,3

Chair: E71,74,77 BG02,05,07,09

Curtain YR12,14,16

So make sure to head on over to  Julia (the blog roll is below)  next and enjoy the hop 

Thanks for visiting 

Hugs 

Kay xx

Black Dragon
Lyneen
                      Kay ( you are here )
             Julia ( next stop
Laura
Evil Edna
Shoni
Maureen
Rocio
Kapree
Fiona
Susan

Elsa The Snow Queen

Hello and welcome back to cards by Kay today I want to show a Christmas card I have made for a very close friend,. This image is Elsa The Snow Queen she was generously supplied by Betty of Simply Betty Stamps, unfortunately she is not for sale but I hope you can enjoy her here. And you can view all of Betty's amazing images here. I have also has huge fun with my new cameo I am loving the whole new dimension it is bringing to work !
                                                       
                                                               Here is my card closed
                                             

Close up of Elsa 

And one last look 

To color Elsa I have used in the following copic colors 

Skin: E21,51,11,

Eyes and Lips: B00,02,04 V20,22,25

Hair: E23,25,27

Dress: V20,22,25

I also used the Blues and Violets on the snowflakes

The snowflake chippie is from Make it Crafty 

And from the silhouette Studio I have used the a2 card wrap set Holiday Damask , I have cut this out of Bazzill card.

Thanks for visiting today I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a safe a Happy New year 

Hugs 

Kay xx

Challenge time at Punk You Girl

Hello and welcome back to cards by Kay Wow I am having a busy time of it lately. We have a new challenge happening over at Punk You Girl  and this month it is BLACK CHRISTMAS so it is time to think black think creepy and think Christmas and get your entries in her are my projects from our fabulous sponsor who this month is delicious Doodles
                                                               
                                                                                                 
                                                              An Emo Christmas 
                                           

To color An Emo Christmas I have used 

N1,3,5,7,9

and E21,51,11

embellishments are from my stash  

                                                               and Evil Snowman 

I just love this guy copic colors I have used are 

N3,5,7

C1,2,3,5

YR14,15,16,18

E23,25,27

and ebellies from my stash 

So get you imagination flowing and join us for our challenge. PLEASE remember we are a dark themed challenge site the theme this month is BLACK CHRISTMAS to be eligible for a prize you must follow the challenge rule and theme thanks for visiting today don't forget to stop by the other DT girls blogs for soem inspiration 

Hugs 

Kay 

Challenge Day at Simply Steampunk Challenges

With the re-release of the gorgeous romance steampunk images by the very talented Abigail Larsen available here at Simply Betty Stamps. Our challenge for you this month is anything steampunk that's right
get your steampunk on anyway you like this month. So here is my project for challenge day using Annie, I do hope you like her ! I have used a file from the silhouette cameo machine called doily card wrap and the back ground is the Roman Clock and gear cogs,  the wrap ties at the front with a piece of ribbon


                                                         

For a closer look at Annie 

I have used the following copic colors to color Annie

Skin: E21,11,51

Hair: E23,25,27

Flower: YG61,63,67 and V12,15,17

Dress & socks: RV91,93,95

Wrap & shoes: N3,5,7

Stockings: C1,2,3

Goggles: W1,2,3 and C1

Inside 

and another one 

I have fussy cut Annie to sit in the bottom right corner and the flourish dies I have used are from 

Di-namics fancy flourish and 

Coture Creations Mimi and Pucci and  

The flowers are from petaloo 

 Please be sure to visit the fabulous Blogs from the other DT girls they are fantastic as always
Hugs
Kay