Bonnie Kohane Craft Time

Friday, June 6, 2014

Sami Stamps new release Persian Kitties!

Every two weeks i look forward to the new release that Sami Stamps creates. This time the release is called Persian Kitties!

The challenge at Sami's Stamps is to use a Sami Stamp and to use stripes!
Please come and play, we'd love to see what you can create. Don't forget, Sami always offers a freebie so anyone can play along! To go to the Sami Stamps challenge click here.

I love this sweet whimsical image called Persian Kitties 2:

Dies used:
Spellbinders- Window
Memory Box- floral vine

Copics used:
W1, 3, E02, RV25

Want to see some more inspiration using Sami Stamps images? You can check out my team mates blogs featuring them as well.

Challenges:

Sami Stamps Daddy's Kisses

This week i am sharing a digital stamp from Sami Stamps that is perfect for Father's Day or a Birthday card from your child.

The current challenge at Sami's Stamps is to use a Sami Stamp and to use stripes.
Please come and play, we'd love to see what you can create. Don't forget, Sami always offers a freebie so anyone can play along! To go to the Sami Stamps challenge click here.

This image evokes a loving feeling and is called Daddy's Kisses:

Die used:
Sizzix- shaped die
notebook punch from Stampin up.

Copics used:
skin- E50, 51, 53, 02
dad's hair- E42, 43, 44
child's hair- YR23, Y21, E42, 43
dad's shirt- W1, 3, 5
child's shirt- B000, 00, 02

Want to see some more inspiration using Sami Stamp images? You can check out my team mates blogs featuring them as well.

Challenges:

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Sherri Baldy's My Besties 3D decoupage featuring Handyman or Mr. Fixit and tutorial.

This week at My Besties 3-D Deco Challenge blog we have another great challenge for you!

The theme is to use a Cardboard/Metal or Doily/Flowers on your 3-D My Besties card/project.

For this project i am using the 3D sheet with the image i am calling Handy Man or Mr. Fix it found at Sherri Baldy's My Besties store here. For this card i have used some fun corrugated cardboard and some fun metal embellishments!

Guess what is fun about this card??? See the blueprint behind the image? It is an IKEA map to their store, on the back side of this paper is the place where you write down the numbers for the items you want. Cool huh? Watch my youtube video below for more details. :)

To participate in our challenges go here:

All we ask is that your My-Bestie Image has 3 or more layers, making it raised up from the surface of your Card/Project and to follow the challenge theme.

Just for fun i have made a video showing how i made this card:

Some more info about Sherri Baldy's My Besties 3-D decoupage colored sheets available for you to use:

These sheets are fun and easy to use! They are all pre-colored for you, all you do is print out your sheets, cut out the pieces you wish to use and layer them with foam tape, foam dots/squares or Silicone glue.

You should also check out my 3-D Deco team mates awesome designs..the links are below:

Julie Team Leader
Angela
Miranda
Deidre
Bonnie (me)

Challenges:

Digital Delights June release, Watermelon Samantha!

This little cutie at Digital Delights is super sweet and perfect for a sweet girl's birthday. She is called Watermelon Samantha.

Here is the card i made for the Digital Delights Blog:

Dies used on this card are:

Doily and lace border are from Cheery Lynn
Leaves- Noor/Joy Craft

Copics used:

skin- YR000, 00, E02
hair- E42, 43, 44
red- R20, 22, 35
light green- G20, 21
dark green- YG95, 99
Super Gel Pen- metallic silver (seeds)

Please, please check out the other cards/projects my team mates made at the Digital Delights blog or you can check out the Digital Delights challenge blog and win some great prizes!

Challenges:

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Sherri Baldy's My Besties Blue Jean Baby

I was inspired to day to make this card base and then i decided to add this image..you know some times you make a card base and you aren't really happy with the look and you start changing things..well that's what happened w/this card. I am now happy with the new look!

Here is my card using Sherri Baldy's My Besties Blue Jean Baby stamp or image 208

Dies i have used:
Butterflies- Noor/Joy Craft
floral vine- Memory Box
trellis- Marianne Designs

Copics used:
skin-YR000, 00, E02
hair/ shoes- E40, 41, 43, 44
shirt/ flowers/ rings in hair- Y19, 21
dress/top- BG10, 11, 13
jeans- B91, 93, 95
hearts- R81, 85

Challenges:

My Besties Dutch Girls- buttons
My Besties Aussie- stitching (faux)
Scrapbook Blessings Club- Anything goes w/a digi
Cards Und More- Lots of Flowers
Fan-Tastic Tuesday- Summer

Tuesday Morning Sketches and Bugaboo digis- Happy Birthday Elephant

For this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches, our sponsor is Bugaboo digis

Here is my card, please come and join us at Tuesday Morning Sketches for this challenge:

Isn't this image just adorable? Don't forget to check out the sponsor Bugaboo digi stamps to see this image and more cute images as well!

Dies used:
heart- Cheery Lynn
lace border- Doo Hickey
Happy Birthday?

Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch this week:

Copics used:
elephant- W1, 3, 5
ears- E02, 00
bird- B00, 02, YR68
bow/strings- Y13, 15, 19
present/balloons- RV00, 09, 10, 11 13

For more inspiration don't forget to visit the rest of team's creations:

Challenges:
A Random Fan- Polka Dots
Shopping out Stash- Critters/Animals (paper from my stash)

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Your Next Stamp YNS June Blog hop with 2 exclusive stamp sets!

Ahoy, there!

Welcome to our June Your Next Stamp Digi and Rubber Release Blog Hop!

We have several new digis and stamp sets to love! Some of the new images are going to be perfect for Father's Day.

You can find all of the new goodies including the new Exclusive Stamp sets HERE at the Your Next Stamp Store.

The hop begins on Brianna's blog and if you've been hopping along, you should have come from Deborah's blog. Make sure you hop around to all of the blogs featured in the link list located at the bottom of this post for lots of inspiration using the new products!

If you leave a comment on all of the blogs, you will be entered to win a $20.00 YNS gift certificate. The lucky winner will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog June 4th.

I have made two projects for this blog hop, the first one featuring the new YNS digital image called, "Fishing Bear":

YNS supplies used: YNS Criss Cross die (brown zig zag at the top)

Other supplies used: Anna Griffin chalkboard stamp, Cheery Lynn die- mat for celebrate sentiment, Marianne designs flourish

Copics:

bear- E41, 42, 43, 44, E02; fishing pole E49, R35, 37, 39; waders- YG63, 67, 95, 99; fish- RV02, 11, G20, 21, C1, 3; water- BG10, 11, 13; sky- B000

** Many of you know Nicole from our Design Team, she is no longer with YNS and i made this card with her in mind. She is a wonderful lady and makes beautiful cards.

My second card featuring the new YNS digital release "Sailor Boy":

YNS supplies used: Clearly YNS Tear Away pull tabs Happy Birthday Sentiment ; banner stamp and banner die.

Other supplies used: Memory Box waves

Copics used: skin- E50, 51, 53, 02; hair- E97, 99; outfit/hat- W1, 3, 5, CB; Gelly Roll/clear star; flag- W1, 3, B23, R05

We're currently doing some spring cleaning around here and everything in the store is ON SALE – even the new items are 20% off so now is the time to shop!