Paper Babe

Club Anya Spa Hop ~ Woo Hoo!!!

2009-11-15T06:01:00.004Z

Welcome to the Club Anya Spa hop and a very HAPPY RELEASE DAY! I cannot believe it's the 15th! Woo Hoo!!! It has been an amazing week of previews and sneak peeks I hope you have enjoyed looking at all the amazing creations from the Club Anya Team 02. I have certainly had a blast and thought I would show you a few more samples...

I wanted to complete the set really and have made a pillow box envelope to hold my swing card as it's quite thick with layers. I'm very pleased with how it turned out and it's so much easier then making a box too! I have used the template and Greeting farm digi papers again (find the links here) I have sealed the ribbon at the back with a digi sticker how cute? You will have to forgive the terrible photos the weather here is blistery and it gets dark before tea urghh....

What sweet retreat wouldn't be complete without a little box of chocs? yummo!!! I have simply made a pizza box and cut a window, sealed with a little acetate left from the card and I have used the gorgeous me time stamp set to embellish the outside. Click thumbnails to enlarge.

So time to get a hoppin' LOL, Leave a comment on my blog before 8PM CST (2am UKian time) and ONE RANDOM WINNER will be selected to WIN the gorgeous Lolli Anya stamp!

Here's the Hop order...

Club Anya blog

Kelly Booth

Pam Varnell

Suzi McKenzie (Guest Designer)

Kim Costello(Me)

Amy Young

Jessica Diedrich (Club VP/DT Coordinator)

so you should be heading to the very talented Amy next... Have fun and good luck, HuGs Kim :)

Basic Grey ~ challenge 8

2009-11-14T11:01:00.006Z

Good Morning, its time for the next BasicGrey Challenge and this fortnight we have a great challenge to inspire you...This week we would like to see some Glitz and Bling used on your creations, so feel free to go wild with Glitter, Pearls and Gems etc... I thought I would have a go at the fabulous sketch 93 over at Got Sketch too!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: eskimo kisses; Stamps: Sizzix: Flourishing Frenzy Alphabet; Ink: Colourbox: greens; Tim's Holtz: distress inks; Die's: Spellbinders: fancy tags; Sizzix: frenzy alphabet; holly; MS: border punch; WRMK: corner chomper; Other: Fine embossing powder; BG: woolies; Adhesive gems; 3D foam;

Thanks for stopping by, hope you all have a wonderful weekend, HuGs Kim :)

Just a reminder that we have our Spa/Blog Hop tomorrow. The Blog Hop will start at the Club Anya blog and a schedule will be posted to give you the order of the DT members blogs. Our blog hop will begin at 12:01am CST (6am UKian time) Sunday morning and each DT Member will be having a prize on their blog along with a grand prize on the Club Anya blog. We all like to win free stuff, right? So don't forget to stop by sometime Sunday and leave your comments. The contest will officially end at 8:00pm CST Sunday evening (which is 2am UKian time).

Pamper yourself ~ Fifth Anya Preview

2009-11-13T09:45:00.007Z

Good morning and happy Friday 13th . This is our final day of sneak peeks from Club Anya and The Greeting Farm... Phew!!! Time to introduce you to the stamp set called "Me Time Anya" there are 10 stamps in this set with two gorgeous Anyas, accessory images and sentiments.

I just had to try this stunning clear swing card by Cindy Lyles I love popping to The Classroom for some amazing inspiration... I also followed Mercy's Tuesday sketch #47 too!

So the really fun details would have to be those bubbles! I have dropped little dots of glossy accents onto the bubbly area and threw over a very generous amount of glitter. I hope you can see the sparkle when you click on the close ups. There is a whole lot of dimension to this card too with quite a few layers I am planning a special envelope for it...

Supplies: Patterned Paper: My Minds Eye: laundry line; PM: Acetate sheet; Stamps: TGF: Me time Anya (release 15th); Ink: Memento: Black; Distress; Copic: markers; Dies: Nestabilities: label 8; fancy tags; WRMK: big bite; Other: Glossy accents; Fine glitter; Adhesive jewels; large gem brad; lots of 3D foam and clear foam too;

You can find the rest of the Design team amazing creations on the Club Anya blog or pop over and see them...

Amy Young
Kelly Booth
Pam Varnell
Suzi McKenzie (Guest Designer)
Jessica Diedrich (Club VP/DT Coordinator)

I love and enjoy all your complimentry comments thank you, as for the hair tutorial... it is something I'm working on for the craft stamper magazine but I'm sure I could demo a different technique maybe a video hey?

So, be sure to come to the Club Anya blog on Sunday 15th too... for our Spa/Blog Hop. The Blog Hop will start there and a schedule will be posted to give you the order of the DT members blogs. Our blog hop will begin at 12:01am CST (6am UKian time) Sunday morning and each DT Member will be having a prize on their blog along with a grand prize on the Club Anya blog. We all like to win free stuff, right? So don't forget to stop by sometime Sunday and leave your comments. The contest will officially end at 8:00pm CST Sunday evening (which is 2am UKian time).

Thank you for popping by I will have my BG card to show tomorrow too... have a great Friday 13th... HuGe HuGs Kim :)

Stampin' Chic ~ Retail Therapy

2009-11-13T09:19:00.006Z

This is the first post for today busy busy bee with all the fabulous new releases this month. That said thought you might like to see my dt project I have done for Stampin Chic's fortnightly challenge which is a lovely sketch! Pop over and see the other Team's gorgeous creations, I hope you get time to enter...

This is Clare's newest designs aren't they just fabulous? I enjoyed stamping the background scene and I paper pieced the grass with some of Clare's printable papers! The bags are also paper pieced, cut and raised on adhesive foam!

Products used: Stamps: Papermania(TM) Love Clare Curd... Retail Therapy clear stamp sets Shop Heaven and Queen of shopping, Cardstock and Paper: Papermania(TM) CCSR digi (green polka dots, yellow check and the pink large polka dots), Acetate, Colour: Whispers(TM) markers, archival (TM) black, Embellishments: papermania (TM) adhesive stones, Tools: Stick it! (TM)-3D foam pads;

Thanks for stopping by I will have another to post for today too, HuGs Kim :)

Lollipop lollipop O lolli lolli....

2009-11-12T08:49:00.011Z

How sweet is this Lolli Anya? Hope you are enjoying all these fabulous new stamps Marie has designed some beauties and there's still more to show tomorrow! Wow!!! There's also the Spa hop on Sunday too with prizes so hope you can join in for that!

The wonderful Dawn has designed another fantastic sketch over at Inspirational Card Sketches and it's being sponsored by Greeting farm so just had to take the oportunity to take part again... it's been a while!

The sweet Lolli I have coloured with copic markers but added other details like the glossy accents on her lolly and hair baubles. Of course she had to have a glittery dress too.

The greeting farm also sell this digi kit with gorgeous patterned cupcake papers and fabulous sticker/buttons to print. I'm really enjoying the digital side of crafting at the moment and have found a great site - Jessica Sprague who has tutorials and free templates... which brings me onto the Anya gift/treat bag...

I used the template in this free kit with the Greeting Farm's papers. both sides have different patterned papers on and I have printed the stickers onto good card and I cut with my circle nestibilities. I tried covering one with glossy accents but I found that it really blurred the ink as it dried, so have only inked the edges!

I have embellished the treat bag with lolli anya coloured as for the card and a couple of tags. The back has a label sticker and I have fixed the top with a brad. The great design means you can open the bag at the bottom.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: nook and pantry; TGF digi: dirty sugar; PM: textured card; Stamps: TGF: Lolli Anya(release 15th); Anya Says(release 15th); Ink: Memento: Black; Distress; Copic: markers; spica glitter; Printer: Hp; Dies: Nestabilities: circles; Sizzix: gelly tags; WRMK: corner chomper; Other: Glossy accents; Adhesive jewels; Hero Arts: flowers; Foof a la: buttons; BG: brad; natural string; 3D foam;

There is now a sentiment for EACH and EVERY Anya and lots of the Ians...all in One awesome sentiment set! Now...here comes the bonus part. Due to a little manufacturer's "whoopsieee", we are offering this set at the AMAZING price of $10! (there are two "keep rockin' sentiments - nothing else wrong!)

You can find the rest of the Design team amazing creations on the Club Anya blog or pop to see them...

Amy Young
Kelly Booth

Kim Costello

Pam Varnell
Suzi McKenzie (Guest Designer)
Jessica Diedrich (Club VP/DT Coordinator)

Phew!!! long post today, thank you for popping by there's more to preview tomorrow too... have a great thursday, HuGs Kim :)

Roaring into the Third Anya Preview...

2009-11-11T08:43:00.011Z

Good Morning today we are previewing ANOTHER new ANYA from The Greeting Farm! Introducing.....FLAPPER ANYA. This cutie is our third in the "Anya: Through the Years" series along with Hippie Anya and 80's Anya. She is a LIMITED EDITION stamp and will be released on Sunday, the 15th! Yay!

Well I just HAD to embellish this gorgeous Flapper Anya with a bit of glitz and bling. Her head band and dress I have heated silver embossing powder directly onto glitter card. Then cut out, as with the tassels and feather I used an embossing pen to add powder to these small pieces. Phew lots of fun! the embossing comes off a little, might need different ink!

I used Kazan's sketch 39 fantastic to inspire my card... just love this ribbon and I had to have another yummy button, with pearl top pin's too! The sentiment says bubbly, but it's a little hard to see.

...click thumbnails to enlarge!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Anna Griffin; Core'dinations: black magic; glitter card; Stamps: TGF: Flapper Anya(release 15th); Anya Says(release 15th); Ink: Memento: Black; Distress embossing; Copic: markers; Dies: Nestabilities: labels 3; fancy tags; Other: Silver EP; Adhesive jewels; Foof a la: buttons; Spotty Ribbon; Pearl top bridal pins; 3D foam;

You can find the rest of the Design team amazing creations on the Club Anya blog or pop to see them...

Amy Young
Kelly Booth

Pam Varnell
Kim Costello
Suzi McKenzie (Guest Designer)
Jessica Diedrich (Club VP/DT Coordinator)

I have been really enjoying creating with all these new stamps so much fun thank you for popping by today and you lovely comments. I will have another preview tomorrow too! So until then, have a wonderful day BiG HuGs Kim :)

Woo hoo Second Day Anya Preview!

2009-11-10T09:17:00.008Z

Oooooh awwww... Today at Club Anya blog we have a preview of Autumn Anya and Ian, two fabulously gorgeous new digis which will be available on the 15th which is so exciting, not sure I can stand all this cuteness...can you?

These two cuties will be released as Digistamps, so versatile, I have printed the beautiful Anya quite large - four to an A4... so more to colour, fab! These Daisy D's papers have been horded and stroked long enough and they just oooze autumn to me. The collection came with these gorgeous large tags too, which I have just embellished with leaves cut from glitter paper. Large ribbon and these gorgeous foof a la buttons I got at the NEC at the weekend... yum!!!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Daisy D's: attic heirloom; MM: cardstock; glitter paper; Stamps: TGF: Digi Autumn Anya and Ian (release 15th) My guy Ian (sentiment) Ink: Printer; Archival: Black; Copic: markers; Dies: Sizzix: leaves and branches; Martha Stewart: border punch; Other: Foof a la: buttons; Ribbon; 3D foam;

And what's more? ONE lucky reader who comments on the Club Anya blog today will WIN these two new digis and receive them before they are even released on the 15th! So be sure to leave your comment by 11:59 pm CST tonight! (5.59am wed UK time).

Thanks you so much for popping by today I really appreciate all your lovely comments and will hopefully be round later to see you, HuGs Kim :)

Hiiii Ya!!! First Anya preview...

2009-11-09T08:31:00.007Z

Wow Whee... Today we have a preview of KARATE Anya and Ian, two SUPER cute new digis which marks only the first day of an entire week of PREVIEWS over on the Club Anya blog which is so exciting, not sure I can stand all this cuteness...can you? These two cuties will be released as Digistamps and will be available on the 15th!

and hope you mark your calendars for that day too... as we are having a Blog... "SPA Hop"! We could all use some extra pampering this time of year as we prepare for the holiday festivities (only 46 shopping days) and sure we could all use a little de-stressing! Our 'CLUB ANYA SPA HOP' will take place on Sunday, Nov 15th from 12am(6am UK time) to 8pm CST (2am UK time). Ooooh and each DT member will have a little goodie to give away, so be sure to join in on the fun!

I just had to slide this little guy into a Hiiii Ya kick. Very simple construction, I just made an L shaped ribbon pull from kraft card and cut a slit in the circle so Ian can attach to the front. The adhesive foam on the back of Ian I have kept a few with their protective backing on, to maintain depth that's not sticky.

I chose these colours, inspired from my little boy's self defence uniform, too cute!!! I really need to get a refill for some of my hair colour looks a bit dry brushed now. I drew around my nestability shape and cut out to get the black mount as this was the largest die in the set. The 'Hiiii Ya' are die cut letters and the sentiment is part of a new set also released on the 15th.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: sassafras: amplify; PTI: kraft; Stamps: TGF: Digi Karate Anya and Ian (release 15th) Ink: Archival: Black; Copic: markers; Dies: Nestabilities: label; circles; Sizzix: alphabet; Other: 3D foam;

Well, thanks again for stopping by and be sure to head over to the Club Anya blog to see some of the cutest kickers on the Farm...and be sure to leave a comment there too.. because a lucky winner will be getting those digis tomorrow! GOOD LUCK! and Big Happy HuGs Kim :)

Fidget Goblinspider with Posh Designs

2009-11-06T14:20:00.010Z

Well, sweet sweet Amy has designed these super fabulous Sweet November Fairies. I just HAD to have them and I was all prepared to purchase the rubber at all that scraps and noticed they have them as a digi, so after a quick download, printed a page and all ready to colour. I happened to print them a bit large, although even more enjoyable to colour. LOL!!!

We have so much exciting and gorgeous new releases to showcase next week from The Greeting farm and I just wanted to get a fun card done so... I used the fabulous sketch from Posh Design Scrapbook Store's first challenge, thank you Dawn for inviting me.

I really wanted super patterned and but in the end decided to tone the background paper down. Doesn't this fairy look sweet and cheeky? I definitely need to practice colouring the hair on the larger scale but still had so much fun. I hope you can see the subtle sparkle of her fairy hair? That Spica marker is fabulous!!! You can see it clearer clicking on the small thumbnail.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: sassafras: sweet marmalade; Stamps: Sweet November: Fidget Goblinspider DIGI; American Crafts: sentiment; Ink: My Printer; Archival: Black; Copic: markers; spica glitter; Die's: Nestabilities: label1; long rectangles; Other: adhesive stone ; 3D foam;

So onto more fabulous news the lovely Yanitza liked my little Ian tutorial so much she has gone and plastered it all over the Inspirational tips, techniques & tutorials Tee Hee! How marvelous is that? thank you so much I feel very honoured and so pleased of course that you enjoyed my tutorial. (((HuGs))) click picture to go directly to the post...

And some more news to end with... I am like a little girl with countdowning to Christmas but... it's the NEC exhibition, I'm so excited to be meeting up with my lovely blogging and design team buddies! SO if anyone notices me with my frazzled craft hair tomorrow with dazed look from so much craft goodies then do pop over and nudge me (or holler in my ear) it would be great to meet you too!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend and looking forward to the preview week at Club Anya Woo Hoo!!! HuGs Kim :)

A penny for the Guy?

2009-11-03T19:37:00.010Z

I have only just his morning used the fabulous my guy Ian set (tut tut) but thought I would give a little demo on the Club Anya Blog of some dimensional paper piecing, which is just so effect and pretty quick to achieve.

I start by stamping Ian on patterned paper then two times onto plain stamping card stock. (you will need to stamp an extra hand on a little scrap paper). Then the top half of Ian twice onto patterned paper. Now it's time to colour... the parts of Ian that will be seen and not covered by patterned paper I have coloured with my copics. I have then very roughly coloured the edges for the parts of Ian that will be covered with patterned papers. In the picture I have tried to show the layers from left to right and how each layer will have a different element either coloured, paper pieced or cut away.

Now I apply dimensional adhesive foam to the back of each piece, I use a 1mm foam tape so the finished piece won't be too high and dense. On the hoody top I have applied a little glue to the shoulders to give a greater dimension to the waist.

So time for the fun part of applying each piece in place to create a completed dimensional Ian. If you have more time you could curve the paper pieces a little to add further dimension.

Also wanted to add that as I used memento die ink on the patterned papers I can go in with my copics to shade in the darker areas like under his chin and arms and hood. You can click on any of the photos for a close up!!!

I thought I would try Mercy's Tuesday sketch challenge #46, my first go too and a fabulous Greeting farm teamy. Although I haven't followed to the sketch fully, due to my guy Ian just being so wonderfully tall, he would stretch passed the oval edge... tee hee!

I really don't need to say much as the tutorial is above... phew! although you won't need me to mention I love the fun paper!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: sassafras: Monstrosity; white cardstock; Stamps: The Greeting Farm: My Guy Ian; Ink: Copic markers: various; Memento: Black; Die's: Nestabilities: long rectangles; EK success: border punch; Other: BG: buttons; natural thread; 1mm/2mm adhesive foam;

Thanks for stopping by, I have a ton of catching up to do with all your lovely comments, so bear with me. I wish each and everyone a wonderful bonfire night! Be super, super safe and light a sparkler for me!!! Happy HuGs Kim :)

BasicGrey Challenge #7

2009-10-31T11:45:00.006Z

Happy Halloween its time for the next BasicGrey Challenge...

This weeks challenge is another photo inspiration challenge, This photo was chosen by our fabulous DT member Tara W :), Interpret this photo anyway you wish to, from colours to patterns, the choice is yours, but please do be sure to use at least one item from BasicGrey if you wish to be eligible to win this weeks prize :)

Not a halloween one this time I should have posted some yesterday just a little busy this week. For this card, I was inspired mainly by the stripes through out the image. Used the gorgeous new nook and pantry papers. I have tried to capture the colours too, but think I could have used a whole lot more red.

Hope you get inspired too and check out the other design team's fabulous makes...

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: Nook and Pantry; PTI: kraft; MM: natural cardstock; Stamps: Papertrey Ink: Everyday Classics; Ink: Colourbox: various; Archival: Black; Die's: Sizzix: frame; flower and vines; MS: border punch; WRMK: corner chomper; Other: Hero Arts: flowers; BG: ribbon; brads; Lace trim; large pearl brad; 3D foam;

Thanks for stopping by, hope you all have a wonderful spooky weekend, I'm hoping to get some photos of the little ones today, BiG Happy HuGs Kim :)

Embellish... the Cure Color Challenge with Bling

2009-10-29T21:26:00.007Z

Quick post for the Embellish Magazine challenge I nearly always miss it and am only just in with a chance.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey; Ranger: grungepaper; Papermania: Textured cardstock; Stamps: PTI: Damask Designs (sentiment) Ink: Memento: Black; Dies: Sizzix: Flower layers; flowers and vines; Cuttlebug: butterfly; Spellbinders: impressabilities; MS: Border punch; WRMK: corner chomper; Other: American Craft: ribbon; adhesive jewels; Gem brad; pink felt; 3D foam;

Thanks for stopping by, HuGs Kim :)

MHC ~ Halloween eKit

2009-10-26T14:39:00.005Z

Thought I would show some of my Making Handmade Cards DT projects, I often don't get the chance. They have selected these for their online video for their Halloween ekit...

I have used the Halloween kit on all of the makes with the basic card supply. There will be a step by step about these projects on the site. Hope you like, be sure to sign up for Making Handmade Cards Newsletter...

Thanks for stopping by, HuGs Kim :)

Mystery Monday and CPS...

2009-10-24T12:12:00.005+01:00

I created this card for the Club Anya mystery Monday challenge... using Heather's fun Sketchy, Sparkly, DSP recipe (which I have already uploaded it to my gallery) and I used the fabulous sketch 138 on card positioning systems but turned it on it's side.

One decorative scrap paper was a tricky one for me I'm hoping I got away with the tiny extra I used for the paper piecing as it's the same colours just glittered. The core'dinations cardstock for the base I have sanded the edges to let the blue through. The leaves are cut using the coloured side of the core'dinations as is the tag.

Mermaid Anya just HAD to be glittered... her hair flowing in the water LOL! I have paper pieced and coloured the rest with copic markers and my favourite Spica glitter pen. I've cut her out and instead of raising her on foam pads I used some plastic packaging which I heated ever so slightly to press around a large pen to create a curve. You should be able to click on the thumbnail below for a close look.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye: laundry line; Core'dinations: whitewash; 10'tations; Stamps: TGF: Mermaid Anya; my guy (sentiment) Ink: Memento: Black; Copic: markers; Spica; Dies: Sizzix: jelly tags; branch and leaves; Nestabilities: ovals; WRMK: corner chomper; Other: adhesive jewels; stones; glossy accents; glass pebbles; plastic packaging; 3D foam; Clear foam pads;

Thanks for stopping by, there's still a little time to have a go at this weeks challenge. Have a wonderful weekend, HuGs Kim :)

Stampin Chic - Be Chic Challenge

2009-10-22T18:00:00.006+01:00

Phew.... I am slowly recovering from a major cold so forgive my lack of blogging, we seem to just suddenly catch the bugs going round... it is of course the first term of school and we nearly escaped it LOL!

That said thought you might like to see my dt project I have done for Stampin Chic's fortnightly challenge which is Be Chic! Pop over and see the other Team's gorgeous creations and there's still loads of time to enter...

So I have wanted to make Nicole's bird box for ages now and thought these Christmas papers would be so cute for it. The front has been decorated with CCSR range sentiment stamps and some papermania Christmas ones too. I even found a little forever friends robin sticker too!

Lots of tags I know... but you'd probably use them all... each one has been stamped and most have been heat embossed. On the back I have used CCSR gift stamps to complement the to: from: I have cut each one out and punched a hole to allow the string to go through!

They DO all fit in the box they just bow the roof ever so slightly LOL, it's all the strings really and once the tags are all used the ribbon loop on the roof will allow for it to adorn the tree.
Dillon has already claimed this one I think he has put his little toy Sam from transformers inside LOL!

Products used: Stamps: Papermania(TM) christmas, Papermania(TM) CCSR Sentiments and stamping chic - party, Cardstock and Paper: Papermania(TM) textured card, WRMK (TM) white out - christmas, Colour: Vivid (TM) black, Colourbox (TM) greens, reds, Heat it up (TM) moss green, seafoam white, clear EP, Embellishments: Papermania(TM) flower, WRMK (TM) chomper, big bite, Doodlebug (TM) ribbon, glitter brads, natural thread.

Thanks for stopping by, I'm hoping to blog some more tomorrow, HuGs Kim :)

BasicGrey Challenges #6 ~A Colour Combo

2009-10-17T09:53:00.007+01:00

Good Morning, its time for the next BasicGrey Challenge and this fortnight we have a colour combo to inspire you...

So I just had to have this stamp when I saw it, it waited very patiently on my wish list for ages... I think it's just so cute for Christmas. I have coloured using my copics, I tried to keep it soft and light.

Gorgeous colour combo and these Eskimo kisses papers match perfectly! The flower and holly are just die cut, quite a simple card for me, think I will definitely make a few more of these.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BasicGrey: eskimo kisses; Stamps: The Greeting Farm: Shepherd Boy; Ink: Memento: black; Tim's Holtz: distress inks; copic markers; Die's: Sizzix: holly; flower layers; MS: border punch; WRMK: corner chomper; Other: BG: buttons; cotton ribbon; 3D foam;

Thanks for stopping by, hope you all have a wonderful weekend, I'm hoping to get some commenting time in later too, BiG Happy HuGs Kim :)

My full reveal...

2009-10-16T02:00:00.002+01:00

Wow what a fun blog hop today I've had the best time!!! Thank you to all who visited and you wonderful comments you make me smile!!!

So here's my card.. did you guess who had the snippet?

Supplies: Patterned Paper: October Afternoon; Stamps: TGF: Mom & Dad Ink: Memento: Black; Tim's Holtz: distress inks; Copic: markers; spica glitter; Dies: Nestabilities: ovals; Sizzix: Flower and vines; MS: border punch; Other: BG: ribbons; Lace; glitter brad; Decorative safety pin; button; wool; 3D foam;

Well the signature style I had on my blog today was of course the very talented Amy Young, so many of you guessed right, well done..... Kris for winning the mom & dad set, congratulations, send your details to Jessica, HuGs Kim :)

Club Anya Blog Hop ~ Woo Hoo!!!

2009-10-15T14:00:00.004+01:00

Hello everyone, did you enjoy the preview week? well there's more...

Welcome to the Club Anya Blog Hop!

Woo Hoo!!! We are switching it up on you this month by playing a fun little game called:

"Guess My Signature Style"

Each Club Anya DT member's blog has been overtaken by another team member! Gasp! Your mission? Figure out WHO's signature style we are talking about on each DT members blogs! Think you know the answers?

Well, leave a comment on our blogs and a random winner will be chosen at 8pm CST tonight (2am UK) for a PRIZE! What's the Prize you ask? Well, that's the fun part ;) You'll have to come back tonight at 8PM CST to see MY Signature style, the full reveal of my card, and find out who's blog I was featured on today. Oh, and the best part? The stamp I used on my card is the stamp YOU'LL WIN!

HOW fun does this sound?! You in? Good.

Let's get started! Here are the details of a CADT member....let's see if you can guess who I'm talking about:

Guess My Signature Style...

My signature clothes:

I live in jeans and funky screen printed tops almost all year round.

My signature shoes:

Nike sneakers

My signature accessories of choice:

I rarely wear jewelry but I love my Fossil purses

My signature addiction:

Vanilla Coke... yummm!

My signature stamping style:

Copics, pattern papers, and pearls/gems.

Can YOU guess WHOSE SIGNATURE STYLE I'm taking about?

Leave a comment on my blog today and ONE RANDOM WINNER will be selected to WIN the stamp set used on the card that I reveal at 8PM CST! So you have until then to get your guesses in....so start investigating and get those answers in! Here's the Hop order... so you should be going to the very talented Jessica's next...

Club Anya blog

Pam Varnell
Amy Young

Suzi McKenzie (Guest Designer)

Kelly Booth

Kim Costello(Me)

Jessica Diedrich (Club VP/DT Coordinator)

Haven't a clue? No worries! Leave a comment on the Club Anya blog today and ONE random winner will be selected to win the ENTIRE October Release! Winner will be announced tomorrow along with each individual winner on the Club Anya blog so stay tuned!

Good luck today and we'll see you back here at 8PM CST! Don't worry if you don't live in the US, you'll have plenty of time to get your guesses in and you can find out the answers in the morning ;)

Be sure to stop in our PCP page today to chat with the DT from 7PM CST to 8:30 PM CST... (1am ~ 2.30am for UKians and their matchsticks... ROTFL!!!) there MIGHT be a few more prizes given out there, too!

HAPPY RELEASE DAY, Have FUN everyone! HuGs Kim :)

Final Anya Peek... it's HUGE, LOL!

2009-10-14T09:16:00.006+01:00

This is the final reveal before the big release on Thursday 15th October at The Greeting Farm, are you excited? Your wish list will be crying out for this adorable set, it's just perfect...

Anya and Ian: Mom & Dad: Anya's tummy is fit to burst and Ian Dad is wonderfully grown up, it includes the sentiments mommy, daddy and New parents. These two are such an adorable couple sure to have really cute little ones...

I decided to paper piece my Anya and Ian, you might just be able to see I've added a little dimension to Anya's blooming bulge too, just to emphasise her wonderful roundness! Coloured the rest of images in my copics (of course). I have a chipboard die cut heart frame behind them it's a little hidden. I have given the edges a little hint of ink and who can resist a cute felt flower layer and decorative pin?

Supplies: Patterned Paper: October Afternoon; chipboard; Stamps: TGF: Mom & Dad (release 15th) Ink: Memento: Black; Tim's Holtz: distress inks; Copic: markers; Dies: Sizzix: Flower layers; heart frame; MS: border punch; Other: American Crafts: ribbons; Large pearl brad; Decorative pin; adhesive jewels; double sided adhesive sheet; 3D foam;

Visit the rest of the team to see their wonderful, fantastic makes with this set too!!!

Amy Young
Kelly Booth
Pam Varnell

Kim Costello(Me)
Suzi McKenzie (Guest Designer)
Jessica Diedrich (Club VP/DT Coordinator)

Are you ready for the Blog Hop tomorrow? The Blog Hop goes live from 8am CST (2pm for us UKians) for fun and games, there will be prizes and each DT member will be giving away a stamp set on their blog... (did I hear a woo hoo?)

One thing you have to do is play the game and leave a comment on each DT Member's blog that you want to win a prize. You can't win if you don't comment, LOL. Check back tomorrow for the all the FUN!!!

There will also be an open chat on the PCP page from 7PM CST to 8:30 pm CST during the reveal! (phew 2:30am for UKians... if you can make it, match stick alert!!!) So exciting, I can't wait, can you? I will have all the deets for you tomorrow...

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have enjoyed this weeks reveal... these sets are just fabulous!!! Not to forget too, you have until NOON tomorrow (6pm UK) to enter our "New Beginnings" contest over at Club Anya.... HuGs Kim :)

Another Anya Sneaky peek...

2009-10-13T19:56:00.004+01:00

MORE... Sneaky peeks from the NEW Greeting Farm images soon to be released on the 15th October.... onto the Second set called... Signature:

WOW!!! now this set is so totally adorable, don't you just LOVE story book characters? well these cuties are so fun to colour and there is a Hand Stamped by, from: to: a Club Anya Crest and a Greeting Farm Logo in the set too!!! I have opted for the crest here and used the second stamping to give a faint more watermark effect! Cute 'Red' is coloured traditionally (to me anyway) using my copics (of course). The word 'you' has been die cut using double sided adhesive foam (well good stuff!) all with some yummy patterned papers!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket; Stamps: TGF: Signature(release 15th); Ink: Memento: Black; Colourbox queues; Copic: markers; Dies: Nestabilities: circles; Sizzix: alphabet; WRMK: corner chomper; MS: border punch; Other: Offray: Ribbon; buttons; 3D foam & sheet;

Pop over to the Club Anya blog and see the amazing projects the other DT members created, mine unfortunately was late today, I had trouble attaching it (dim Kim moment I think!). I WILL be ready for the next and final reveal tomorrow so hope you will pop back for that one too!

Not to forget our awesome Blog Hop with tons of prizes on Thursday Woo Hoo!!!

HuGs Kim :)

New Team Anya's and Sneaky Peeks...

2009-10-12T19:40:00.007+01:00

Wow, I have been soo busy this week and think it's been nearly a week since my last post... tut tut, I had planned to post so much but life got very busy... hope I can make it up with this Sneaky peek from the NEW Greeting Farm images soon to be released on the 15th October....first new reveal, XMAS SWEETIES:

WOW This set is without a doubt 'fabulous!!!' Anya and Ian Claus are so wonderful to use, you will love them. I have used liquid applique and glitter for Anya's furry coat. I was thinking of a naughty little note from Ian... tee hee. My card and ornament also feature the new Christmas paper pack (yum) that will also be available for purchase on October 15th... why not see what our new Team Anya's have done with their set....

Supplies: Patterned Paper: TGF: Christmas paper pack (release 15th); Kraft; MM: natural card; glitter paper; Stamps: TGF: Xmas sweeties(release 15th); CHF: lined paper backgrounder; Ink: Memento: Black; Tim's Holtz: distress inks; Copic: markers; red ink and gel pen; Dies: Sizzix: abstract; background shapes; heart; Provocraft: snowflake; WRMK: corner chomper; EK success: border punch; Other: Liquid applique; fine glitter; BG: buttons; Decorative pin; natural thread; edge distresser; sewing machine, LOL; 3D foam;

So this next project I have created a Santa hat magnet (for those Christmas reminders) but it starts it journey on this decorative snowflake. I thought I would experiment with a little flower soft hmmm, but think I need a little more practice, tee hee. The snowflake is layered each side with some of the new Christmas paper pack, I used my crop a dile to get a hole in the centre for the brad, so the hat would sit at the back. I think the longest part was sanding all those little holes,phew. I've made a kraft envelope for it to be presented in.

Also if that wasn't enough there is a Monday Contest going on today... you won't want to miss 'New Beginnings' so head over to Club Anya to see the details and the yummy prizes you could win!

Thanks so much for stopping by hope you will be back tomorrow for the NEXT sneak peek, yes! even more for you all this week up to the release on the 15th. Woo Hoo, it's so exciting hope you get to join in all the FUN!!!

Happy HuGs Kim :)

PTI World Card Making Day ~ Challenge #4

2009-10-06T12:16:00.006+01:00

Please scroll down as I have three posts today and this is the final card for Papertrey Ink WCMD Challenge #4: Australia.... phew

Well, I was so inspired from Nicole's images and went for the masking and dotted line effect. I masked the tree so I could stamp more of the circle image for the background. You can click on the smaller images for a close up. When dry I went in with my white gel pen and added dots to all the circles and around the tree trunk. I just had to use my guide line's set for the earthy background which I shaded with a little distress inks. This trim is gorgeous although a little chunky, could nearly remind you of a snake?

Supplies: Patterned Paper: PTI: bitty squares; Kraft; PM: textured card; Stamps: PTI: Father Knows Best; Everyday Button Bits; Guide Lines; Ink: Memento: Black; Colourbox queues: greens; brilliance: coffee bean; Palette: white; Tim's Holtz: distress inks; White gel pen; Dies: Nestabilities: rectangles; WRMK: corner chomper; Other: WRMK: trims; 3D foam;

Thanks for stopping by I wasn't sure I'd make it, I'm a busy bee... There's a little post about me today over at Club Anya... Woo Hoo!!! HuGs Kim :)

PTI World Card Making Day ~ Challenge #3

2009-10-06T12:03:00.005+01:00

This is for the Papertrey Ink WCMD Challenge #3: India

Supplies: Patterned Paper: PTI: bitty dots; PM: textured card; Stamps: PTI: Friends 'til the end; Damask Designs; Ink: Memento: Black; Tim's Holtz: distress inks; Versamark; Copic: markers; Dies: WRMK: circle cutter; corner chomper; Spellbinders: embossing template; Other: Prima: Flower centres; Perfect pearls; Adhesive gems; decorative lace; 3D foam;

Thanks for stopping by I have one more card to post today... LOL, HuGs Kim :)

PTI World Card Making Day ~ challenge #2

2009-10-06T11:44:00.004+01:00

This is for the Papertrey Ink WCMD Challenge #2: Mexico.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: BG: lime rickey; PTI: kraft; bitty squares; Stamps: PTI: Bitty Baby Blessings; Ink: Memento: Black; Tim's Holtz: distress inks; Copic: markers; Dies: Cuttlebug: tag; Fiskars: border punch; WRMK: corner chomper; Other: BG: button; decorative pin; natural thread; AC: grosgrain ribbon; 3D foam;

Thanks for stopping by I have two more cards to post today... LOL, HuGs Kim :)

World Cardmaking Day weekend.... a long post

2009-10-04T20:03:00.009+01:00

Wow are you having a very creative weekend? There are soo sooo soooo soooo many challenges and inspiration to try for, that I couldn't compete in fact I have a slightly sore head with the ideas cramming to get out so I'm controlling myself and am entering the PTI WCMD challenges I have till Tuesday which is great and I got all those fabulous stamps last month so here's challenge #1 the theme for this is Japan....

Well there's lots to spark off your creative juices with this theme... I went with a black, red and silver colour combo. I used some masking tape on the bottom edge of the card where the sentiment is stamped and continued to stamp the 'life' floral images in black ink directly onto red card, I double stamped some to give a fainter image. There are a few butterflies in there too.

So I thought I could use my new fab product 'rock candy' and give the image a lacquered furniture (you know the type I mean?) Ok this stuff does rock but I was ever so slightly impatient and did use my heat tool and I did create a few air bubbles arrrrh! I have tried to capture the crackle in the close ups, click images to enlarge. To really enhance the cracks I blended in some distress inks (of course).

So my stamped card was all bumpy and warped and I thought I had completely wasted it hmm then remembered this adhesive foam Sheet yum it adhered to the back and gives dimension AND sorts out all those lumps and bumps. Adhered onto some shiny mirri card which is glaring ever so slightly in the photo.

So the other thing that's very much Japanese has to be the origami, wow this was my first introduction to paper, yes folding, loved origami at school. I created this fan in keeping with the theme by folding it in PTI patterned paper first. then unfolded to stamp the floral image in white palette ink just so it remained in the centre. I have used a bit of glue to hold some of the folds to the back and I decided to add a big brad to secure the handle. I trimmed the original piece of patterned paper 7" square so the finished fan would fit inside the envelope.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: PTI: Bitty squares; PM: textured card; Silver mirri; Stamps: PTI: Life; Butterfly Kisses; Ink: Archival: black; Palette: fresh snow; Distress inks; Other: Tim Holtz: Rock candy; Bling ribbon slider buckle; Large brad; adhesive 3D foam sheet;

Now onto the really fun part of my Cardmaking day, OK so it's not quite a card but we had the best time making it... While Maoleidigh went down for her nap I printed of tons of paper models (can they ever decide before hand?) from this wonderful site... Canon Creative Park (I could easily make all the models)

Dillon is very competent at using real scissors, I have taught him the turning paper into the blade and cut around the image... etc etc but he sure can cut well. For the pumpkin basket I cut the face out, the circles and the handles as I like to use my knife. Dillon cut the rest. It has a magic middle that gives the impression of light on inside, fab idea. There are a selection of hats to choose from and Dillon picked the pirate, it seemed this was my part of the model to make (cheeky). He did do the eye patch but that has been misplaced.

I've included a couple of Maoleidigh as requested but these are the only non blurry ones I could manage, do they ever stand still? LOL! Sending BiG happy cardmaking HuGs Kim :)