Sunshine

Just a quick card to share today... and I have very few details on the stamp at all.  Not sure where I got it or who makes it - it's just from my stash.  So, if anyone has any clues, please let me know.  I would love to be able to source it.

She is colored with my trusted Copics and the design is very simple... A Crafter's Companion oval shaped die cut frames her.  I added a punched (EK Success) border from scrap paper, then used some clever pattered paper for the sentiment because it just seemed to fit the image super well.  Sequins dotted here and there finish it off.

Challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - anything goes
Crafty Catz - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - scrap paper
Fun 'n' Funky Challenge - young girl
Crafty Gals - use something new - sequins
Penny's Challenge - anything goes

Thanks for joining Kaboo Designs today.  I hope your weeks is awesome!

Hugs,
Jodi

Through the Craft Room Door - Guest Design Spot

The sweethearts over at Through the Craft Room Door gave me the chance to join in the fun as a guest designer for their current challenge.  I was thrilled to jump on the opportunity to create a card for them using this adorable stamp from Lacy Sunshine called Winter Emily.  As always, their challenge is anything goes, so hop over and check out the rest of the DT's inspiration...then link up a project and let us see what you've been up to.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Jodi

Last Hoorah! Crafter's Companion

I know I said my time with Crafter's Companion was over, but I couldn't resist sharing these last cards with blogland.  These are all used with products that will be released tomorrow on HSN and most feature the amazing die cutting machine "Gemini" that will be available during the day tomorrow as well.  It's a must have for sure!

This is going to be a fabulous release with a ton of new things to play with.  I especially love the new corner and edgable sets that make elegant so easy to obtain.  Plus if you ever struggle with creating wedding cards then Sara Davies new Together Forever collection is for you.

I'm going to list supplies, but not how to's.  If you need more information on any of this, just email me and I'll do what I can.

Hugs,
Jodi

Crafter's Companion Supplies:

“Mr. & Mrs.” – in silver
Supplies:
Sara Davies Collection - Together Forever - Decadent Damask embossing folder
Sara Davies Collection - Together Forever - Forever in My Heart metal die
Sara Davies Collection - Together Forever - Mr. & Mrs. metal die
Sara Davies Collection - Together Forever - Champagne Flute metal die
Crafter's Companion - Shimmering Cardstock in Silver Starlight and Coastal Pearl

“Gates of Paris”
Supplies:
Die'Sire - Create A Card - Grand Entrance die
Die'Sire - Mixed Media - Tweet Tweet

"Celebrate”
Supplies:
Die'Sire Classic Floral Frame Create-a-Card die
Edge'able - Bride & Groom dies
Signature Collection - Together Forever Celebrate die
Signature Collection - Together Forever A4 Luxury Foiled Card Pad
Signature Collection - Together Forever Luxury Matt Mirror Card

“Happy Birthday"
Supplies:
Die'Sire Classiques - Lace Corner
Gemini die cuts - set one
Gemini die cuts - set two
Signature Collection - Just for Men - Happy Birthday die cut
Spectrum Sparkle pens - Inspired violet, Amethyst, Pink Garnet

“Mr. & Mrs.” – in gold
Supplies:
Signature Collection - Together Forever - A4 Luxury Foiled Card Pad
Signature Collection - Together Forever - Luxury Matt Mirror Card
Signature Collection - Together Forever - Mr. & Mrs. die
Signature Collection - Together Forever - Graceful Swirls
Die'Sire Create a card - Louise
Die'Sire Edge'ables - Wedding Bells

Note cards with box
Supplies:
Leonie Pujol - Photopolymer stamp sets - Arrow to the Art, Branching Out, Doodle Drops
Stamps: Downton Abbey - An Evening Out
Bebunni - Love You, Bloom & Grow
Moonbeam Meadow - Hugs and Kisses
Sheena - Perfect Partners - Birds of a Feather
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers - LV1, CT1, PP3, GB2, HB1 IB1
Crafter's Companion Ultimate Tool - Box maker

Fairy - Crafter's Companion

It is with mixed emotions that I post this project today - It's been one of my favorite projects completed for Crafter's Companion, and now I post it as my last official design team post for them.  My term with them has ended and although I am ready to move on to other challenges and excited about what comes next, I'm going to miss working with them and their products.

They sent me a Gemini die cutting machine several months ago and I have been using it continuously ever since.  If you haven't seen it yet, you must check out the deets on the website here.  It's an amazing machine and takes die cutting and embossing to a new level.  It's about to be released on HSN for the first time, so you need to definitely check it out.

I used a beautiful image from the Morgan Fitzsimons Flight fo Fantasy CD, colored her with Spectrum Noir pens, then used one of the embossing folders and die cuts that come with the machine to frame her.  One of them had this great lattice pattern, so I added some color using the Spectrum Aqua watercolors to add the colors inside of the embossed design.  Some gorgeous flowers finished it off.

Thanks again to Crafter's Companion for a fun last nine months.  I have come to love your products and working with you has been great.

Hugs to all!
Jodi

Challenges:

The Crafter's Cafe - Things with wings
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - anything goes
Fussy and Fancy Friday - flowers and lace
Just Add Ink - just add S - "sweet"
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Penny's Paper challenge - anything goes
Crafting by Design - anything goes


Crafter's Companion supplies:

Gemini die cutting machine

CC Gemini lattice border embossing folder

CC Gemini metal die pack set 2 and set 3

Morgan Fitzsimons - Flights of Fantasy CD
Spectrum Noir pens - Blender, BT5, BT4, BT3, BT1,TB2, GB8, GB5, BG10, DG1, TN7, CR11, CR10, CG2, HB1, LV1, OR1, CT2, CT3, EB2,LY1, FS2, FS3, FS4, FS7, FS9
Spectrum Aquas - Jasmine, Sea Green, gold,

Spectrum Aqua watercolor paper

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth cardstock

4th of July - Crafter's Companion

It's about time to celebrate the birth of our great nation!  I love the 4th of July with picnics, outside games, lying on the grass looking up and of course...the fireworks!

For this card I colored up some of the images from the Crafter's Companion Patriotic sets with my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, the put them in a frame from Sheena's A Little Bit Sketchy - Just Torn stamp to make it look like they blew right through the page.  I love the combination!

I think I'll add this card to a couple of challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafting Challenge - anything goes

Craft Your Passion - anything goes

Crafty Creations Challenge - anything goes

Crafting by Design - use three designer papers

Thanks for joining in the fun today!

Hugs,

Jodi

Crafter's Companion supplies used:

Patriotic set - 4th of July and Independence Day

Sheena - A Little Bit Sketchy - Just Torn

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers - Blender, BG2, BG4,IG1, IG2, IG3, BGR1, TB1, TB2, TB3, TB5, CT3, CR8

Handy to Have Around - Crafter's Companion

I thought I would post a picture of the Father's Day card I forgot to give to my dad yesterday when I saw him... Sorry dad.

It's created using some of the products in the "Just for Men" collection from Crafter's Companion.  It's full of great products that make creating for me a breeze.  Jump over the site to check it all out!

I think I'll toss this into some challenges:

Just Add Ink - stripes
4 Crafty Chicks - metal
Penny's Paper Crafting - anything goes

Happy Father's Day to all the deserving men out there!

Hugs,
Jodi

Crafter's Companion products:
Stamps - Just For Men - Rock Star
Metal Die - Just For Men - Tool Set
Paper - Just For Men - 6x6 paper - Brights Collection, Urban Collection

Hugs and Kisses - Crafter's Companion

Just a quick post today to share a happy card I created for Crafter's Companion - Hugs and Kisses!  It turned out so sweet and sunny.

I used the adorable stamp from Moonbeam Meadow called Hugs and Kisses, colored it up with my Spectrum Noir Markers, inked the edge with some matching Distress Ink, then put it on a cute die cute called Cameo Frame.  Some coordinating papers made it easy to put this one together.

I think this should be in some challenges:

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - use a die cut
Crafty Catz - animal magic
Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes

The Crafter's Companion supplies I used are:

Stamps - Moonbeam Meadow - Hugs and Kisses
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers - TN1, TN2, IG1, GB5, TB1, TB2, TB3, FS2, FS6, FS8, BG2, BG1, BG4, DG1, DG2, CG2, PP1, PP3
Die'Sire Decorative Die - Cameo frame

Thanks for stopping by Kaboo Designs!

Hugs,
Jodi

Love in Bloom page - Crafter's Companion

I admit it - cardmaking has kind of taken over scrapbooking in my craft world... However, I still like to put a page together now and then and this one had a special purpose.  My daughter has been scheming for months to pull off a surprise birthday trip for her other half.  This included leaving him clues and presents almost weekly for that last few months.  When I saw this adorable selfie of the two of them, I knew I had to do a layout to frame and include in this fun game she was playing.  I think it captured the joy and love they share.

The new Crafter's Companion Sara Davies Love and Romance Collection was the perfect starting point for this layout.  And lucky me, the kids just happen to be wearing grey, black and red.  Again a perfect match to the papers in this collection.

This collection has wonderful stamps, papers, die cuts, sentiments, charms, ribbon, embossing folders, heart doilies and other great stuff.  Plenty to put any layout, card or craft project together with ease.

I hope the kids enjoy displaying this page as much as I enjoyed putting it together for them.

Just to finish off the story, she pulled off the surprise beautifully!  And the best part... I got to have the little one for the entire weekend they were off playing in the mountains!  Grandma time is the best thing ever!

Hugs,
Jodi

Crafter's Companion supplies used:

Sara Davies - Love & Romance Collection
Love & Romance - 6"x6" paper pad
Love & Romance - Luxury paper doilies
Love & Romance - Luxury metal charms
Love & Romance - Embossing folders: Romanticswirls and heart trellis
Love & Romance - Decorative metal die - heartcluster

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - anything goes
Stamping Sensations - anything goes

Clematics card - Crafter's Companion

There's a new release over at Crafter's Companion today from Sheena - and these are so unique and cool.  They are in the "A little bit sketchy" collection and all have this wonderful torn through look to them.  This one is called Clematics.  It's is just too coolio?

I stamped this image onto Spectrum Aqua Watercolour cardstock I used my Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Colored Pencils to add the color and dimension, then just layered it on some patterned paper and cardstock.  I used distress ink on the edges to complete the aged look.  Simple, but stunning in my humble opinion!

You gotta head over to the website to check out this new collection... I would love to see what you can do with them.

Challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes

Craft Your Passion - anything goes

The Corrosive Challenge - spring

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Thanks for joining me today.

Hugs,

Jodi

Crafter's Companion supplies:
Sheena - A Little Bit Sketchy - Clematics

Spectrum Aqua Watercolour cardstock
Spectrum Noir - AquaBlend Colored Pencils: Violet, Crocus, Elderberry, Iron Grey, Squash, Ginger, Cobalt Blue, Sky Blue, Oregano, Kiwi, Straw

I have just a quick second to share this new card for Crafter's Companion.  I created it using the stamp called Sunbeam and the Sunbeam Accessories from the Verity Rose collection.  These aren't available in the store yet, but that will change soon.  For now, keep an eye out on HSN for Sara Davies to appear where you can purchase the entire line.

I colored her up with my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers on the Spectrum Noir Ulta Smooth white cardstock - then used just a touch of the Crystal Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen to add some shimmer.

Challenges for this one:

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers - stitching real or faux
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes

The Crafter's Companion supplies I used are listed here.

Verity Rose - Sunbeam, Sunbeam Accessories
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers - BG1, BG2, BG4,BG6, IG1, IG2, EB1, FS2, FS3, FS6, OR1, CR8, PP5, PP3, PP1, BT2, BT4, TB2, TB3,CT1, CT3, GB5
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen - crystal clear
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth white cardstock

Thanks for joining me at Kaboo Designs today!

Hugs,

Jodi

Retirement Tag - Crafter's Companion

I admit it!  I play favorites!  And this one is on the top of the list!  This simple retirement tag turned out to be one of the favorite projects I have completed in the last couple of months.  It just makes me smile.  Maybe it's the sunshiny colors, maybe it's the tongue in cheek sentiment, or maybe it's the fact that I created it while I was visiting with my bestee, Torrey... but for whatever reason, it makes me happy!

I created it for the Verity Rose release over at Crafter's Companion using the Sunbeam accessory stamps and my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers (see complete list below).

This one deserves to be shared in some challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crafting by Design - pink and girly
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - spring

Thanks for stopping in today - enjoy the sunshine!

Hugs,
Jodi

Crafter's Companion supplies: 
Verity Rose - Sunbeam accessory stamps
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers - BG4, BG8, GB5,PP3, BP2, PP1, FS6, FS3, PL2, BG2
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth white cardstock

Day of the Dead bracelet - Crafter's Companion

I knew as soon as I saw these new stamps from Crafter's Companion that I wanted to use them to create a Day of the Dead charm bracelet.  How fun is that?

These new stamps were released recently and created by Sheena Douglas and called Day of the Dead.  I used a combination of stamps from the Floral Fiesta, Sugar Skull, and Union of the Souls sets to create this project.

I started with some ShrinkyDink material, then stamped the images on it using a permanent die ink.  I then had to figure out what to color the images with to get the most vibrant image.  I love the way the Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Colored Pencils went on so smooth.  I didn't add any water to them, just colored the images and saturated the areas with lots of pigment.  I fussy cut them, added a hole to hang it from and then used a heat tool to shrink them.  You could use the oven as suggested by ShrinkyDink, but I find a heat tool works just as well.

Then I just attached them to a chain bracelet along with some beads and trinkets.  I think it turned out adorable!!!!

Here are the Crafter's Companion supplies I used.

Sheena - Day of the Dead - Floral Fiesta stamps
Sheena - Day of the Dead - Sugar Skull stamps
Sheena - Day of the Dead - Union of Soulsstamps
Spectrum Noir AquaBlend Watercolor Pencils - ChromeOrange, Grapefruit, Red Berry, Petunia, Violet, Hyacinth, Watermelon,Elderberry, Sunshine, Aegean Blue, Parakeet, Plum Red, Bright Green,Anthracite, Gravel
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers - Black

I think I'll toss my hat (or bracelet as the case may be) into some challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes

Crafting By Design - anything goes

Craft Your Passion - anything goes

Crazy 4 Challenges - emerald green

Thanks for dropping in!

Hugs,

Jodi

Be Awesome notebook cover - Crafter's Companion

Here is a sneak peak of a fun collection of stamps coming to HSN tomorrow - Verity Rose is making its USA debut from Crafter's Companion and this group of stamps is just plain fun!

A stamp set by Verity Rose called Flutterby and the accessory pack from that goes with it were used to create this adorable notebook cover.  It just makes me happy to look at it!  First of all, the main stamp is so adorable, second of all, I love love love green/turquoise and purple together.  It reminds me of my bestee who does some of her best work in these colors.  Torrey - this one's for you!!!
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The following Crafter's Companion supplies were used to make this project.

Verity Rose stamps - Flutterby and Flutterby accessories set
Die'Sire die cut - Cameo frame
<3 p="">Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers - FS4, FS6, FS7, CT1, CT4, LV1, BT1, BT2, BT4, TN2, TN7, PL2, PL4
<3 p="">Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens - crystal clear
<3 p="">Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth white cardstock

I think I'll enter this project into some challenges:
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<3 p="">Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes
<3 p="">Crafty Cardmakers - pearls or gems
<3 p="">The Paper Girls Challenge - all about the ladies
<3 p="">Love to Scrap - make it girly
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow to HSN for lots of Crafter's Companion inspiration and some great deals on products.

Hugs,
Jodi

Inspire canvas - Crafter's Companion

Happy Saturday - so glad to be home and catching up on laundry, cleaning my craft studio and spending some time with Tom.  Life is good!!!

I wanted to share another canvas I created for my collage... two down, three or so to go!  I can't wait to get them all finished and hung.  Looking forward to seeing them together.

For this one I used a great set from Crafter's Companion which has a set of stamps and die cuts that match.  It's from the ubber-talented Sheena Davis and this one is called Sheena's Perfect Partners - Sweet William.  I also collaged a bit with the Sheena - A Little Bit Scenic stamp set called Silhouette grasses and the Kimono Paper Moon set.  I colored the main image with Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Markers and used the Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen in crystal clear to highlight things.  I am really happy with the same it turned out.

Here's a list of the colors I used and the Crafter's Companion supply links:

Stamps / Dies - Sheena Perfect Partners Sweet William 
Sheena - A Little Bit Scenic - silhouette grasses
Kimono - Paper Moon
Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Markers - blossom, sunset, moss, bud green
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens - crystal clear

Challenge for this project:

Craft Your Passion - anything goes

Thanks for joining me today!

Hugs,
Jodi

Small framed florals - Crafter's Companion

I wanted to share a quick little project today that I created for my spare bathroom.  I found these adorable little glass frames in the dollar bins at Michaels and thought they would go great on the curio shelf to bring a little color to an otherwise drab bathroom.

I used some adorable stamps from Crafter's Companion - they are the Stamp It Australia - Inspiration collection called Floral Fancies.  This is such a wonderful and versatile stamp set that I have used over and over...

I colored the images with the Spectrum Aqua markers to add a pop of color to each image, then popped them in the frame - the Aqua markers made this project so easy and simple to complete in just a short amount of time.

The Crafter's Companion supplies I used are:

Stamp It Australia - Imagine - Floral Fancies
Spectrum Aqua markers - red violet, rose pink, blossom, lime, bud green, moss, wild flower, sunflower, jasmine, aquamarine, sea green, meadow

I will enter this project into some challenges:

Just Add Ink - photo inspiration
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Crazy 4 Challenges - springtime flowers

Thanks for stopping by my spot today - I hope your day is full of sunshine and happiness!

Hugs,
Jodi

Birthday Wishes - Crafter's Companion

There is a new collection over at Crafter's Companion being released to the US today.  Beautiful colors and very girly... Sara Davies has done it again!  It's a Signature Collection from her called "Floral Delight".  There is a whole line of papers, dies, and embossing folders that all coordinate to make creating a beautiful card a breeze.

For this one I used the scallop border die cut and some of the papers from the 6 x 6 pad to make this birthday card for a dear friend.

Hop over to the main web page at Crafter's Companion to check out more stunning samples.

Hugs,
Jodi

Supplies:

Sara Davies Floral Delight 
Floral Delight - 6x6 paper pad
Floral Delight - die cut - scalloped border

Challenges:

Crafty Catz - add lace
Fussy and Fancy Friday - female birthday

Downton Abbey Release - Crafter's Companion

It's finally here!  The Downton Abbey Collection is finally here!  You are gonna love this collection from Crafter's Companion.  There are so many rich and exotic elements to this collection and the colors are to die for...  

I created this adorable altered tin with a stack of artist trading cards connected together to show off some of the components in this unique group of products.

There are paper packs, page toppers, die cuts, embossing folders, stamps, premade decorative elements, and wonderful sentiments to celebrate the whole craze that is "Downton Abbey".

Hurry over to the website at Crafter's Companion to check it all out.  It will be released sometime today!

Happy Monday!

Hugs,

Jodi

Products used:

Downton Abbey - Toppers

Downton Abbey - 6x6 patterned papers
Downton Abbey - decorative brads
Downton Abbey die cuts - Chandelier, Antique Frame
Downton Abbey Stamps - Sentiments 2, Elements 3, An Evening Out, Time for Tea
Downton Abbey Embosing Folders - Thistle, DowntonDamask
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens - crystal clear

Challenges:

Love to Scrap - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Incy Wincy Design - song/book/movie inspiration

Downton Abbey sneak peak - Crafter's Companion

Good morning crafty friends - I hope this beautiful Sunday morning is treating you well!

I have a quick share today to show off some of the wonderful new products coming to Crafter's Companion tomorrow...  The Downton Abbey Collection is finally being released for all to enjoy.  Now, I'll be the first to admit I have never seen the TV show, although I hear it is wonderful, but this collection will appeal to almost anyone with it's old world charm and European influence.

The first thing I thought of when I saw the stunning papers and embellishments was heritage scrapbooking.  I love to scrap the pictures of my family, both current and past, and the colors and papers of this pack decorated these pictures of my grandmother so well.  I love the way it turned out!

Check back tomorrow for another sample of some of the products from this collection and jump on over to the website to order up your own stash!

Challenges for this one:

The Corrosive Challenge - girls, ladies, women
Crafty Gals Corner - dies or punches

Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs,
Jodi

Downton Abbey supplies used:

Downton Abbey - die cut - Chandelier, Antique Frame
Downton Abbey - 6x6 patterned paper
Downton Abbey - toppers

Blessing card - Crafter's Companion

Popping in today to share this happy, springtime card I created for Crafter's Companion...  It just makes me smile with the adorable stamped image from Barkley Everyday called Special Friend.  The bright and springy colors remind me of this time of the year when my tulips are just starting to open and the daffodils are popping up all over the place.  I love spring time in the Rocky Mountain area!

I colored the image with my Spectrum Noir AquaBlend colored pencils using the colors of sky blue, oregano, kiwi, bison, ebony, dove grey, iron grey, beeswax, wheat, petunia, papaya, watermelon, cherry, soft red and carrot.  A cute sentiment from the same stamp set, and lots of pretty patterned paper brought this one together!

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

Moving Along With the Times - springtime flowers
Simon Says Stamp - let's do polka dots
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - anything goes
Crafty Creations - stitching, real or faux

Thanks for coming by today and remember to stop and smell the flowers this spring!

Hugs,
Jodi

Spinning Butterfly card - Crafter's Companion

There is a new release over at Crafter's Companion and if you like spring, butterflies and beautiful colors, you're gonna love this one.

It's a Signature Collection by Sara Davies and it's full of detailed, wonderful products that all mix and match to help you create stunning projects.

I used the collection to create this butterfly spinning card - with a fun twist... (bad pun, I know).  I think it turned out adorable.  The details on how I created this are all over on the Crafter's Companion blog  If you've never been to that blog, hop on over for tons of inspiration and countless tutorials!

Here are the Crafter's Companion supplies I used to create this card:

Sara’s Signature Collection – Butterfly Lullaby – 6 x 6 paper pad
Sara’s Signature Collection – Butterfly Lullaby – Daisy Trail embossing folder
Sara’s Signature Collection – Butterfly Lullaby – metal die – With Love
Sara’s Signature Collection – Butterfly Lullaby – metal die – Circle 3D Butterfly
Die’sire Essentials Circles die
Spectrum Sparkle pens – crystal clear

This card will be in some challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes

Craft Your Passion - anything goes

Thanks for stopping in today...

Hugs,

Jodi