The 12 Kits of Occasions: February with Michelle "Garden Party"

Welcome to our Garden Party!! Isn't this the best idea! With spring just around the corner we all are probably ready to plan some wonderful outdoor activities. We have been warmer than usual here in Kansas and I'm amazed that so much green is already visible.  A little scary too as the weather can be so unpredictable and some freezing temperatures could still occur!

But Michelle, from Pretty Periwinkle, who is our hostess with the mostest this month, put together this fabulous kit (see photo below). Just look at all the wonderful supplies--gorgeous papers, cool dies, and an amazing assortment of embellishments. Playing with all this goodness certainly makes me smile! Thanks Michelle, for a fantastic kit!! 

PHOTO BY LINDSEY

Don't you just love the soft aqua paper! And that die from Lil' Inkers makes such an awesome background design. The little flowers were such fun to mix and match too! 

Loved these papers! The pattern of umbrellas works great for this design showing a typical spring shower. Just hope it doesn't rain on our party!!

And it's not a party without some yummy refreshments! I played with this die cut Michelle included and decided I liked it taken apart and rearranged. I did add a die cut using a MFT die for the border above the sentiment.

I used watercolors and colored pencils to color these blooms to match the bright pink cardstock.

Here's another card using some of that cool scalloped border. I had to use this last bunny too, cause I find it hard to pass up sweet critters! The sentiment above the die cut one is from WPlus9's Smart Kitty stamp set.

Hope you enjoyed my cards as much as I enjoyed making them. To see what everyone else made this month, click HERE to go to the 12 Kits blog. There are links to all the other members' blogs. We also have a wonderful guest designer so be sure to visit her blog and leave a little love.

And if you would like a chance to receive a kit and participate in the April reveal, be sure to leave a comment over on the 12 Kits blog by 11:59 p.m. on March 12th. See more information on the Giveaway and a supply list for this month's kit on the blog post also.

I always love to have you come visit. Thanks so much for letting me share,

Sharron

The 12 Kits of Occasions: January with Lindsey--"Fresh Start to the New Year"

Wish you could have seen the kit I received this month. The picture below shows the contents but falls short of how gorgeous it looked in real life. The things our hostess, Lindsey from Occasional Stamping, sent are absolutely amazing. The colors and the papers are so very lovely and I was happy to see products from some sets that were on my wish list!

PHOTO BY LINDSEY

We also have several changes in our group. First I must apologize for my note last month about members that wouldn't be continuing with us this year. I incorrectly said Tracey would be leaving but found out that fortunately she will still be an active member of our little group. Yeah, Tracey!!! We are all sad to lose Joyce though. She needed to step aside for now but will continue to be active with her blog as always. Be sure to visit her there.

So "drum roll", we are excited to announce our newest member. Birgit from Crafting While I Wait. Be sure to visit Birgit's blog and help us welcome her. She does wonderful creations and if you like to design with die cuts, take some extra time to review some of her older posts, lots of fun ideas!

Links to all the members' posts are on the 12 Kits blog HERE. Be sure to read through the post to the bottom. You will be able to enter a drawing to win an upcoming kit. As you may know, we do not sell our kits so here is a great chance to join us!

and the inside.........

Thanks again, Lindsey! I LOVED this month's kit!

Hope you all enjoy the hop! I love when you visit!!

Sharron

Darnell's NBUS #8

Still having fun playing with digital images! This is for Darnell's NBUS #8 challenge. A very special one too as this is Darnell's 5th Blog Birthaversary!! It's really an honor to help her celebrate. Plus I have so many supplies that would qualify. That's a great reason to keep a New Year's resolution to not keep ordering so much! I'm really enjoying the colored pencils though and have just worked on an order for more. Supplies shouldn't count--right!!

I've used an image from Sassy Cheryl's called Gabby's Marvelous Adventure. I have a weakness for anything with books or a reading theme and sometimes buy things that then get added to my never ending stash. This was one of those! The sentiment is from another SC image. I have never used any paper but white before so this was a first.

Your visit is always a blessing. Thanks for coming by,

Sharron

CAS(E) This Sketch #203

I've been doing some cards with digital images lately and made this one for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch. One of the things I like about digitals is the ability to resize the images. The image is Let Your Heart Sing by Sassy Cheryl. The sentiment is also computer generated. Coloring was done with Copics. The little music notes are from Birds of a Feather by PTI, currently in their Vault.

Thank you so much for taking time to visit. Love seeing your comments!

Sharron

The 12 Kits of Occasions: December with Jessica "Thank You"!!!

Welcome to the last 12 Kits of Occasions reveal of 2016! It's been another wonderful year of sharing our kit creations with you. Hope you have enjoyed visiting as much as we enjoy sharing! This month our sweet hostess is Jessica from The Paper Parade. I loved this kit! The papers were gorgeous and the adorable little critters were such a joy to use. I barely made a dent in the supplies that Jessica sent so am looking forward to many more creative times ahead. Below is a photo of some of the supplies.

PHOTO BY LINDSEY

ONE OF THE SHEETS OF PAPER WAS COVERED WITH GOLD CIRCLES AND I WANTED TO USE THEM TO CREATE BALLOONS. I CUT THEM OUT WITH A CIRCLE PUNCH AND USED SOME CORD THAT JESSICA INCLUDED IN THE KIT. I BORROWED AN IDEA FROM LINDSEY ABOUT USING HEARTS AT THE BASE OF CIRCLES TO CREATE BALLOONS. MINE ARE TINY DIE CUT CONFETTI USING A MAMA ELEPHANT DIE.

CAN YOU TELL THE LITTLE YETIS HAVE BLUE FACES AND EARS! I'VE BEEN USING MY PRISMACOLOR PENCILS A LOT LATELY. LOVED HOW THE SHARP POINTS HELPED TO CREATE THE LOOK OF FUR.

THE GLASSES ARE SHINY IN REAL LIFE!!

THIS IS THE COOLEST DIE CUT SENTIMENT. LOVE ALL THE SWIRLS! AND ISN'T THE PAPER GORGEOUS! I TRIED TO CAPTURE A LITTLE OF THE GOLD SHINE FOR YOU.

To see what all the other 12 Kits members have created, just click HERE to connect with the 12 Kits blog. 

Unfortunately, we do have some sad news this month as two of our forever members are needing to step down from our 12 Kits group. Joyce and Tracey will be posting their last post as members today. Both are going to be very greatly missed but you can continue to visit their blogs as they will be continuing with lots of awesome designs and inspiration. We have already added a new member who will be introduced next month. Don't miss our January post!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Wishing each of you and your loved ones a blessed 2017,

Hugs, Sharron

CAS(E) This Sketch #201

Like many of you I have been super busy with Christmas plans and activities! But I wanted to post a few cards, one before the CAS(E) This Sketch deadline as I missed the last one. After seeing THIS gorgeous card by 12 Kits buddy, Marybeth from Marybeth's Time for Paper, I had to try the technique. I stamped and watercolored this adorable fox from Purple Onion, then added holographic embossing powder over the entire image. The die cuts are from WPlus9 and the sentiment is from Season's Tweetings by Winnie & Walter. 

Of course I had to do one more. This time with stamps from Technique Tuesday and another sweet image from Winnie & Walter's Season's Tweetings. Paper is from Bo Bunny.

As I said, I missed last week's sketch challenge but I had made this card and then didn't get it posted. More W&W images, these are from Happy Owlidays. I am so in love with these new sets! The die cut is another favorite, a birch tree from Taylored Expressions. I debossed the snow with an embossing folder by Sizzix and used Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops to fill in the holes. Coloring is Prismacolor pencils.   

           

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you're have having a wonderful winter holiday season.

Sharron

The 12 Kits of Occasions: November with Kim "Happy Howlidays"

Here we are at the last day of November and for those celebrating Christmas, it is less than a month away! Wow, are you ready! Our wonderful hostess this month for the 12 Kits is Kim, Cupcakes, Cards and Kim, and she sent us a super fun kit featuring adorable pups. Of course, there is Santa and some other fabulous Christmas images but I was sold the instant I saw the dogs. While I've had other pets, I must admit that dogs have been my favorite! And having these sweet ones to color definitely made me smile! Thanks Kim for such a fantastic month!!

PHOTO OF KIT CONTENTS BY LINDSEY

THESE FIRST LITTLE GUYS APPRECIATE SANTA'S GINGERBREAD COOKIE BUT HAD ANOTHER IDEA OF WHAT THEY WERE WISHING TO FIND IN THEIR BOWL!!

THE SNOWY HO, HO, HO IS A STAMP FROM CASUAL FRIDAYS.

To see everything created by our team, you can connect with the 12 Kits blog HERE. Kim has invited a special guest designer also so there will be lots to enjoy. You will also be able to leave a comment in a drawing for a guest designer spot in January. Sorry but due to shipping issues, we are limited to U.S. visitors only.

Hope you enjoy our hop!

Sharron