Time for a new Challenge at The Stamping Chef

Welcome back to Cards by Kay ! It is time for a new challenge over at The Stamping Chef
as always it is " Anything Goes" . I have chosen " Lillith" for my project this week ! She is sooo pretty ! To put my project together I have used the following supplies!
Graphic 45 Botanical Tea collection 
Stampin Up Very Vanilla velvet ribbon
Kaiser Craft Flowers
Marianne Dies Petra's large oval 
Small flowers and pearls

Copic Colors
E000,00,11
E21,23,25,27
V20,22,25,28
G40,41,46

                                            Lillith

                                                        

Thank you so much for your visit today and be sure to check out the awesome projects from the other DT girls. Can't wait to see your entries over at The Stamping Chef .
Hugs

Kay xx

Black and White Challenge at Left of centre

Hello and welcome back to cards by Kay it's time for a new challenge over at Left of centre Challenges ! This week it is " Black and White plus one other color ". Our fabulous sponsor this week is the fantastic "A Day for Daisies" the image I have used is called " Creepy Mushrooms"
And as you can see my one other color is Green ! I have put my card together with the following ingredients:
Creepy Mushrooms
Tattered Angels Glimmer "Mist Pearl"
Graphic 45 An Eerie Tale
Silhouette Studio Spider web overlay
Memento London Fog Ink Pad and Sponge dauber
Clear Spica pen on the Spiders
Sizzix original Bat dies
Martha Stewart Peridot glitter glue 

Copic colors
C00,0,1,2,3,5,7,9
YG61,63,67

                                   Creepy Mushrooms

Thanks for your visit today and I hope to see you entries in the challenge over at Left of Centre

Don't forget to visit the DT Girls for some more inspiration 

Hugs

Kay xx

It's Time for Mermaids

Hello and welcome back to Cards by Kay it time for a brand new release over at Simply Betty Stamps !
 And it is Mermaids aren't they the cutest !!  They are available now along with many more through the SBS store .
 I have used papers and card from Stampin Up ! and a wave edge punch from Fiskars.
I have sponged my doily with Stampin Up ! Crisp cantaloupe ink and the flowers are a stamp from Kaszazz it is a solid stamp that I have colored with copic markers in R83 and YR02, and Whisper White velvet ribbon. I have heat embossed little fins onto her body with Filigree embossing powder in gold.
  The copic colors I have used to color this image are
Skin: E000,00,11
Hair: E30,31,33,35
Body and fins: YR61,65,68
Lips: R20,21,24
Eyes: B0000,000,01

                                      Mermaid Bettina

                                         

Mermaid Sherri

For Mermaid Sheri I have used Stampin up ! Gumball Green and Strawberry Slush, the die is from Die-namics called flowers I have used stick on pearls and gems on the die. The twine is from Kaszazz as are the shell stamps which I have colored the stamp directly onto the rubber with Copic markers in YR02 and G43. I have applied Martha Stewart glitters to the body and tail in pinks and greens.

The copic colors I have used for Mermaid Sherri are 

Skin: E000,00,11

Eyes: E30,31

Lips: R81,83,85

Body and Fins: R81,83,85 and G40,43,46

So now it's over to you for this challenge each image has a different theme:

Bettina -use heat embossing

Sherri - used ribbon or twine 

Corinne - Use Glitter

Betty - Jewels ( Rhinestones or Gems ) 

Now go have fun and come join us over at the Simply Betty Challenges

Don't forget to check out the DT girls blogs along the way they are awesome ! 

Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs 

Kay xx

Monochrome Challenge at Left of Centre

Hello and Welcome back to Cards by Kay it is Monochrome challenge time at Left of Centre this week we want you to use Monochrome for your project! Monochrome as you can see from my piece is all the same color I have used copic markers in the warn greys and just used shading to lighten and darken certain areas so the skin, lips,eyes,hair,clothes everything is done in the same color.
 I have used core'dinations warm grey cardstock and papers from Echo Park my spider web die from die-namics and a stick on pumpkin charm. The image I have used is from the Simply Betty Store 

                                      Miss Betty Burton 

                               

I have used copic markers in warm grey 

W00 through to W7

So now it's over to you we can't wait to see what you create, don't forget to give the other DT girls a visit for some inspiration ! 

Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs 

Kayxx

Time to Sparkle

Hello and welcome back to Cards By Kay . It is time to sparkle over at Left of centre challenges this week we want you to make your project sparkle head on over to the blog for all the details ! Our fabulous sponsor this time is the wonderful Auroa Wings over at Etsy ! I am using the very gorgeous Hydrangea Fairy.
I have used papers from the Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Collection ' Birds of a Feather' and Bo Bunny Enchanted Garden Collection.
Flowers are from Petaloo  and I have used Martha Stewart glitter pens to add my sparkle !

                                        Hydrangea Fairy 

                                         

Close Up 

I have used the following copic colors to color my image 

E000,00,11

E23,25,27

R81,83,85

B60,63,66

YG 21,23,25

Thank you to Aurora Wings for sponsoring us this challenge. So now it's over to you come and join us for for some sparkly fun once again awesome prizes on offer !! 

Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs

Kay xx 

                    

A new Challenge at Simply Steampunk Challenges

Hello and welcome back to Cards by Kay ! It is challenge time again over at Simply Steampunk challenges. This month we are re-releasing the Robert's family portraits available here . My image to show you today is Mr Robert's. he is a very suave character drawn by the very talented Abigail Larsen for Simply Betty Stamps.
I have used a centre panel step card for my project.
My papers are from Graphic 45 An Eerie Tale Collection called Unsolved Mystery.
I have also used embellishments from Bo Bunny's Empherma Somewhere in Time pack and sprockets and a balloon charm from my stash.
Our challenge for you is "Make it Lacy" so come people get your Steampunk on and come join us at Simply Steampunk Challenges for some Lacy Steampunk fun !! 

                                       Mr Roberts 

                                          

I have used the following copic colors to color my image 
E000,00,11
E23,25,27
E00,01,02
B93,95,97,99
E81,84,87
E30,31

 So head on over to the Dt teams blogs for some more fantastic inspiration as always they will not dissapoint !  

Thanks for stopping by below are the links to the other DT girls 
Celina
Tanja
Lisa
Summer

Challenge Time at The Stamping Chef

Hello and Welcome back to Cards By Kay ! It is challenge time again at The Stamping Chef  challenge blog, as always it is " Anything Goes " and awesome prizes up for grabs ! This week I have chosen Krissy Kringle and I have made up my forst Christmas card for the year and I love it Krissy was awesome fun to color and I have put my card together with papers from Kaiser craft, Gold shimmer paper and White cardstock from Core'dinations !

                                       Krissy Kringle 

                                     

I have used the following copic markers :

E000,00,11

R20,21,24

N1,3,5,7

R35,37,39

G40,42,45

Y21,23,26,28

I have stuck with the traditional christmas colors for my project and just a simple gold bow to finish

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your visit :)

Hugs 

Kay xx

A very Special release at Simply Betty Stamps

Hello and welcome back to Cards by Kay, today is a special release day over at Simply Betty Stamps ! Betty is releasing 2 fabulous lines. Zombie Bride and Betty Boo Witch and they come with heaps of extras in the form of some fabulous Word Art designed by the very talented Son of Betty, Christian ! So first up here I am showing you The Betty Boo Witch and the 3 images available !

                                  Come Fly With Me ! 

                             

If The Broom Fits ! 

And Betty Boo Witch ! 

And now onto the Zombie Bride 

Till Death ! ( full image )

Zombie Bride ( no Word Art ) 

Zombie Betty Till Death ( Oval Frame )

So what do you think I just love these images thank you Betty they were a blast to play with ! 

Now head on over to the next blog to what has been created you won't be dissapointed. You can find all the info over at the SBS blog.  

Corinne

Irene

Celina

Tanja

Emily

Lisa

Time for some fairies at Left of Centre Challenges

Hello and welcome back to Cards by Kay this week over at Left of Centre Challenges our brand new Challenge for you is Fairies it can't get much easier of more fun than that ! Everyone loves fairies !! This gorgeous little image is by Meredith Dillman and is available from Sweet Pea Stamps
 I have been absolutely busting to use this image I just love it and have not had time to play so this was the perfect excuse !! I have used papers from Bo Bunny's Somewhere in Time Collection, brown linen cardstock, a chipboard clock colored with Gold Tattered Angels and the corner piece is from Nini's Things on Ebay ! and flowers from Petaloo.

                                     Steampunk Fairy 

                           

I have used the following copic markers to color my image:

E000,00,11

E23,25,27

E81,84,87

Y21,23,26,28

YR12,14,16,18

So now it's your turn find your favorite fairy and come join us for this weeks challenge I can't wait to see your makes :) 

Thanks for visiting

Hugs 

Kay xx

Where are your Skeleton's and Secrets hiding ?

Hello and welcome back to Cards by Kay it is time for a brand new challenge at Punk You Girl and this month it is Skeletons and Secrets and our sponsor this month is Me ! I have on offer a fabulous pack from Bo Bunny's Somewhere in Time Collection it is packed with loads of papers, embellishments Stick on gems, ribbons,brads and heaps more so we want you to get crafting drag those Skeletons and secrets out of the closet and join in the fun at Punk You Girl and you could win this fantastic prize !!! Now first up here is my make for this months challenge I have used an Aurora Wings image called Secret Kisses I have used papers from Graphic 45's new An Eerie Tale Collection these papers are available from me! This one is called " Gone Batty" the little skulls are from my stash ! I have colored my image with copic markers in the following colors
                                                    E000,00,11
                                                    E23,25,27
                                                    BG 02,05,07
                                                    R01,02,05
Then I have sparkled her up a bit with glitter pens from Martha Stewart and the background has been daubered on with Inks from Stampin Up Marina Mist and Certainly Celery.

                                       Secret Kisses 

                                 

Now onto the prize pack up for grabs this month 

This pack is from The new Bo Bunny Collection "Somewhere in Time"

I am offering this up as the prize form this month there will also be 2 smaller prizes for 2nd and 3rd. So get crafting I can't wait to see your creations ! 

Thanks for your visit 

Hugs 

Kay xx

New Release at Simply Betty Stamps

Hello and welcome back to Cards by Kay it's a new month at Simply Betty Stamps and it is so exciting and these two brand new images are very special commissions done by the very talented Betty Roberts owner and artist of Simply Betty Stamps. Now these 2 gorgeous images are called Kay O'dell Angel and Hat Girl Katherine they form part of a fabulous collection of images available now at the Simply Betty Stamp Store. I have used papers from Graphic 45's An Eerie Tale and Botanical Tea collections embellishments from Petaloo, Stampin Up and Nini's Things.

                                  Kathy O'dell Angel          

                                     

To color this sweet little Angel I have used the following copic colors :

Skin E000,00,11

Lips: R21,22,24

Hair: E23,25,27

Dress: BG90,93,96,99

Wings: BG90,93,96, Y21,23,26,28 and W3,5,7

Butterfly: E70,71,74 and E93,95 and Colorless blender 

                                     Hat Girl Katherine 

To color Katherine I have used 

Skin : E000,00,11

Lips and eyeshadow: E01,02,04

Hair: E74,77,79

Hat: RV63,66,69

Eyes: E30,31 and colorless blender.

So I hope you can hop along now to the other DT gals blogs and check out their awesome and always inspiring work . Links can be found below ! 

Thanks for your visit and I hope you have an awesome day 

Hugs 

Kay xx

Corinne 

Celina

Lisa H 

Louise

Tanja