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

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

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

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

Easter Decoration - Crafter's Companion

Back today to share a little decoration I made for Easter Sunday dinner.  I love rosettes, and have used them on many projects like door reefs and picture frames, but this was the first time I created a collage of them for a table decoration.  I think it turned out fabulous.

I put together a simple tutorial for this project that can be found on the Crafter's Companion blog.  Check it out if you are interested in creating one for any occasion.

I used the adorable Bebunni stamps from Crafter's Companion and colored them up with my Spectrum Noir pens.  

Sending you warm Easter holiday thoughts and hugs,
Jodi

"Love" - Crafter's Companion

Hello crafty people out there in blogland... I'm up and at 'em in my craft room this morning and looking for my inspiration.  Anyone have some extra they want to send my way?

In the mean time, I thought I would post a card I made for Crafter's Companion.  This was a fun one to make as I love working with these wonderful Kimono stamps.  I used my Spectrum Aqua Markers to color her, and used some Spectrum Noir alcohol markers to create the dotted background behind her.  I think it highlighted her nicely.

My entire list of supplies and links are listed here:

Stamps - Kimona Stamp - Lotus Flower
Crafter's Companion shimmering cardstock in rose and coast
Spectrum Aqua markers - Teal, marine, begonia, spice, peach, scarlet
Spectrum Noir pens - IG1, IG2, IG3
Spectrum Sparkle pen - clear
Spectrum Aqua watercolor paper

I think I'll enter this one in the following challenges:

Chocolate Coffee & Cards - anything goes
Stamping Sensations - anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes

Happy Saturday to all ---- and happy crafting.

Hugs,
Jodi

You are Amazing - Crafter's Companion

Hello crafty-peeps out in blogland.  I'm back again today to show off this new make for Crafter's Companion... A sweet card for any occasion.

I used an adorable stamp from Crafter's Companion's Angelica & Friends collection called Jessica.  I colored her up with my Spectrum Noir markers (see list of colors below), and then placed her on a framed die cut from Die'Sire called Cameo.  I used the Spectrum Sparkle crystal clear pen to add a touch of sparkle to her wings and to the flowers on the embossed paper, which was embossed using the Sheena Petite Floral embossing folder.  A simple sentiment stamp finishes the card.

I think I'll try this one in a few challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes

Hugs,
Jodi

The Crafter's Companion supplies and links are listed here:
Stamp - Angelica & Friends - Jessica 
Die cut - Die'Sire Cameo frame
Spectrum Sparkle pen - crystal clear
Spectrum Noir pens - HB3, HB1, GB5, GT1, LV1, LG2, CG2, TN1, TN2, DG3, DG2, DG1, LY1, FS9, FS7, FS5, FS4, CT4, CT3, CT1, IG1, IG3, IG4, GB10, IB1, TB2, TB1, TB3, OR1, BT5, LG1, Blender
Embossing folder - Sheena Petite Floral

Say Cheese --- House Mouse

Wow - two posts in one day... what the heck?  Wanted to toss out another quick one before I call it quits for the day.  This is a simple card I made using the House Mouse stamp called Say Cheese.  I colored him with my Spectrum Aqua markers then used some of the Spectrum Noir's to add a few shadows.  I kept the design very simple, just using grey as a neutral and the shades of coral to highlight the little guy.  I love the stitch designs from the Lawn Fawn die cuts that add a textural touch.

This card is entered in a few challenges:

House Mouse & Friends - Zodiac or anything goes
Fab 'n' Funky - buttons or bows
Love to Scrap - anything goes

Hope to see ya again soon!

Hugs,
Jodi

Dream Banner - Crafter's Companion

Sharing a make today that uses a whole bunch of stamps from Crafter's Companion as well as Spectrum Noir markers and the Spectrum Sprakle pens... (Complete list and links below).

I found this canvas banner pieces in the clearance bin and thought they would make a pretty wall hanging with a little bit of decoration.  I stamped directly on them using a permanent die, then colored them with my Spectrum Noir pens, and then added a little bling with the Sparkle pens as well.  I strung them on a pretty wired ribbon and used a bit of hot glue to attach them along the ribbon.  I made a pretty bow to finish off the top!  Easy peasy!

Crafter's Companion supplies:

Spectrun Noir markers - CG1, CG2, LV1, LV2, PL1, PL2, PL4, BT2, BT4, CT2, GB5
Flutterby Stamps, Sheena - A Little Bit Scenic French 50's Cafe, A Little Bit Scenic Provence, As Scene on Screen Wouldn't it be Lovely 1
Spectrum Sparkles - crystal clear

Think I'll share this with the following challenges:

That Craft Place Blog - anything goes
My Time To Craft - tag you're it
Crafty Catz - word art
Craft Your Passion - anything goes

Have a great Monday - if there is such a thing!  =)

Hugs,
Jodi

Sit Back and Relax - Crafter's Companion

It's the first week of January already, and I'm back from the holidays with a new card for Crafter's Companion.  This one features the adorable image from Moonbeam Meadow called Time Out.  I colored it up with my Spectrum Noir pens (IG1, BGR3, BGR1, TB1, DG2, CG1, TN2, PP3, LV1, CG2, BG2, BG1, BG4, FS6, FS2, CR10, LV2, FS3, EB2) and used the Embossalicious Chevron embossing folder from Die'Sires to create the frame for this little mouse fishing.  I used a sentiment from the same stamp set to add the finishing touch.

I will be throwing this card into some blog challenges:

Incy Wincy Designs - challenge
Stamping Sensations - anything goes w/ a die
A Bit More Time to Craft - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes

That's it for me tonight - I'll be back later this week with more!

Hugs,
Jodi

Just for You - Crafter's Companion

It's the last day of the year and I figured I better toss in one more project post before we off to a night of family games and celebration.  I wish for each of you a wonderful and happy new year ahead.

I love the way this one turned out... I used a piece of acetate to make the card base, then created the inside backdrop with some patterned papers, a ribbon and the adorable Crafter's Companion image from BeBunni called Sweet Friend colored up with my Spectrum Noir pens.  I fussy cut him out, then added him to the background underneath the acetate front.  To add some dimension, I die cut the sentiment from some matching patterned paper using the Die'Sire Edge'able Only Word die "Just For You".  (I love these Edge'ables - they make such a statement on the card.)  I adhered the sentiment to the front of the acetate, lining things up so that it doesn't cover up anything underneath.  Some added pears here and there, and some Distress Ink on the edges and voila!  Such a sweet little card.

The Crafter's Companion products I used are:

Spectrum Noir Pens - blender, FS3 FS6 PP3, DG4, CG1, CG2, CR10, PP5, EB2, EB1, BG1, BG2, EB5, PP1, GB8, DG2
Dies - Die'sire Edge'ables - Just for You,
Die'sire Essentials - Scallop square
Stamp - BeBunni Florist Collection - Sweet Friend
Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock

I think I'll enter this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes

Thanks for stopping in!  Happy New Year to you and yours!

Hugs,
Jodi