Sunday, February 27, 2011

CHI CHI Memories News and a FREEBIE!!!!!

Good morning!!!

BIG BIG NEWS and I hope you are ready for it... Today is the first day that both CCM teams are finally joined together as one big HAPPY FAMILY. Without further adieu... here is the new official CCM team!


Plus, since it's the last couple of day of the "LOVE" month of February, so why not to spread some love...

Chi Chi Memories

If you help us spread some Chi Chi love by placing the Chi Chi logo on your sidebar and creating a blog post, between today and March 3rd, in return we will REWARD you with this digi stamp featuring Freddie and his pal little bear, Always By Your Side. Simply email the link to your blog post to kerryischilling at gmail dot com.

Not so hard right??!?!?  And you can now play along with our Sketch Challenge for a chance to win even more digi's.  Speaking of which, there is still plenty of time to join in on Sketch Challenge #26, so once you get your digi head over and join the fun!!

Hope you will take some time and visit the Chi Chi gals and show them some love.

Have a great day.

Hugs,
Calypso

Friday, February 25, 2011

Baby Bud Freebie Friday!!!!

Hi everyone-
I don't have a card for you today......SORRY!!! :(

But I wanted to remind you that Baby Bud Designs has a Freebie up for grabs, but hurry because it's only up for one day!!  Today is also the start of our new challenge for the month: Ribbons and Bows.  Easy right?!??
ALSO, as a special added bonus, if you used the newly released image OLIVER or BABY BOUQUET on your card for this challenge you will receive a free never released image from Baby Bud Designs!!!  I have never seen this image so I am really excited for those of you who participate.

That's is it from me today.

Hugs,
Calypso

Thursday, February 24, 2011

With Love

Hi everyone-
I'm a little tardy today with this post and I'm so sorry!!

Today I wanted to take a moment and share with you a card I made using Sweet Home, Freebie Digital form Chi Chi Memories February Release.


And here is a close up of the buttons on the door!!


















I am entering this card in the following challenges:


Thank you for stopping by today.
We will see you again tomorrow, for the Baby Bud Freebie!!

Hugs,
Calypso

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Friends with Baby Bud Violet

Hello-
I wanted to share and card I made using Baby Bud Violet.  My intentions were to create a sympathy card, but I couldn't or rather didn't have the right sentiment.  So here is what I came up with.
(Colored with Copics and added detail with Prismacolor .03 marker and Uni-Ball White Pen.)

(Paper is from one of K& Company big paper stacks, kraft cardstock, Spellbinders Lotus die, ribbon and flowers.)
 
(And this is the inside of the card using paper from the K& Company Stack pack, spellbinders Lotus die and sentiment from Hero Arts.)

I just wanted to remind you all that Friday is also the start of our new monthly challenge AND it's a freebie Friday!!!!  So you want to make sure to visit Baby Bud Designs on Friday, so you can pick up the digi and join in on the challenge. 

See you on Friday!!!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Totally Paper Crafts Challenge #54: Do it with Digi's

Hugs,
Calypso

Friday, February 18, 2011

Baby Bud Designs....2 new releases

Good morning everyone!!!

Oh I am so excited!!!!! So, so, so excited!!!!!
Would you like to know why?????  Of course you would!! LOL!!!

Today....Baby Bud Designs is releasing 2 new digital babies!!  They are soooooo cute!!!!
Please welcome to the Baby Bud Family.....Baby Bouquet and Oliver:
 

They are available, right now...at this very second at the Baby Bud Etsy Shop.
ALSO, if you happen to use Baby Bouquet or Oliver on your card or project for our next challenge, you will receive a special (not yet released) image for FREE!!!

And these are the cards that i made using these adorable digi's!!

First up is Baby Bouquet:





Isn't she just adorable!!! When I first saw her, I knew that I had to make her somewhat vintage.
I used Flower Soft (Raspberry Fizz) for her bouquet, glossy accent for the ribbon.
I also used  kraft cardstock, Crate Paper (Cottage Collection) patterned paper and brad.  Pinecone Dictionary Flowers and distressed it all with antique and walnut ink. The lace not sure where I got it from, but I love it. The pearl swirl is from Zva Creative.  The sentiment is from MSE Stamps (Friends Always). And of course Copic markers.

And now my second card:
Mister Oliver is so cute!!!  I had so many ideas for this little guy, but I opt on making a tent card after seeing a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers.
I embossed a piece of acetate paper and added it to the back of the image for a more in depth winter feeling.  I know Spring is approaching, but we are still getting snow in the mountains. 

I used paper from MME Paper Posies and Wonderful Winter Collection. Kraft and Bazzill Cardstock. Frosted Lace Stickles, glossy accents, pearls from Zva Creative, Copics and the sentiment is Hero Arts (Heart to Heart CL160) Stamps. Sizzix (Frost) Embossing folder.

Here is a side view of the embossed acetate.

So what do you think....Are they cute or what?!?!?!?!?!

Make sure to stop by the Baby Bud Design, to check out what the rest of the design team created....and trust me....You won't be disappointed.

I am entering these cards in the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes Challenge #56: Pick Your Sundae (Card #1: Lace & Distressing)
Incy Wincy Challenge #81: Color Me Wonderful (Card#1: Coipc/Distress Inks)
CCEE1106- Embossing  (card #2)

Well That is all for me today.....I'm off to hit the books!!

Have a fantastic weekend.

Hugs,
Calypso

Thursday, February 17, 2011

A little birdie told me....

Good morning everyone!!

I hope that you are staying warm and dry where you are.  We had a little bit of rain a few days ago and should be expecting more this weekend.  I like the rain only if, I can stay indoors.

Today I am sharing with you a card that I made for ChiChi Memories, using one of the digi's from this months release Meaning of Fun set.  Check out this super cute chickie....



















Since spring is quickly approaching, I had to use bright and bold colors on this card.
For those of you who are fortunate enough to have a 4 day weekend, enjoy it.

I will be entering  this card in the following challenges:
Digi Doodles Best: Challenge #45: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday: Challenge #152: Shiny Happy Cards (The gem on the flower)
Charisma Cardz Challenge: Week #7: Spring has sprung

Hugs,
Calypso

Monday, February 14, 2011

I {heart} u

Good morning friends,

And Happy Valentines Day to all!!
Today I am sharing with you an adorable card I made with Baby Bud "Beatrice Bumble Bud", who can be found HERE, at the Etsy Store.
















Isn't she cute?  She is , I know!!!  LOL!!! 
Don't forget that Baby Bud Design, still has an open challenge going on, the theme is "Friendship", but YOU must use a baby Bud image to qualify for the winnings.  You can find the post HERE.

Enjoy your day....and may there always be love in your heart.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Pear Tree Designs: Challenge #36: Valentine's Day
Cupcake Craft Challenge: Cupcake 129: I {Heart} You
Crazy 4 Challenges: C4C74: Heart
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #89: Valentines
The Pink Elephant Challenge #93: Be My Valentine
Pile It On Challenge #7: Love Plaid

i {heart} you all,
Calypso

Friday, February 11, 2011

Lovely Beauty

Hello...Hello....

I am on a good roll right now and I hope it doesn't end anytime soon, because I am loving my MOJO!!!

I have been working on this layout for a few days, using this sketch from Sketchabilities Sketch #40....and here is the finished product.




The journaling reads:
Walked in to see Ramona with a picture in hand. I told her to cut it all off.  I sat in the chair nervously for 3 long hours. When I finally looked in the mirror, I couldn't believe that it was me.  I looked like a butterfly that just came out of its chrysalis....so brand new.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today.....and I will be back tomorrow with another special layout for you.

Hugs,
Calypso

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Papa's Grandson

Hello everyone-

I have 1 more class tomorrow and my weekend begins!!!  YEAH!!!!

This photo has been hanging on my board for months.  My little one, who is walking really well now, kept messing with it and figured that it was a sign to get working it. This will also be the first layout that I have completed for 2011.  I really need to getting working on these pictures.  It felt good, taking a break from the cards and working on a page.
And this is what I finished with......


















Look at those little footsies.

And this is how I used the "Forever Young" verse from Bob Dylan, that is being used as the challenge for this week at Get Picky.
Thank you for stopping by today.

See you tomorrow.

Hugs,
Calypso

Love Means....

Good morning bloggers,

It's almost Friday!!!!!!!  I can hardly believe it. The weeks have just been zooming by right past me.  I think it's because school is keeping SUPER occupied, I'm losing track of the days.
Today, I have another SUPER DUPER cute card for you.
It's from Chi Chi Memories February Digi Set, Meaning of Love.  I absolutely love the fact that the set comes with multiple sentiment that coordinate with the appropriate image.  And of course since, Valentine's Day is around the corner, I had to make another V-Day card for you.




















Isn't he super cute?  I used American Craft "LOVE" patterned paper, kraft cardstock, bazzill cardstock, sheer ribbon, red pearls, liquid applique and distress ink, to create this card.

If you would like to take a peek at the inside of the card, you'll have to visit the ChiChi Memories, to take a peek.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
Scrapbook Sisters: Challenge #22: My Valentine
The Sisterhood of Crafters: In Love with Valentines
Stampin' Royalty Challenge #58: Hearts, Hearts, and Hearts
Stamp R US challenge #14: Valentine/Love
The Sweet Stop #94- Sketch
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #97

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope that you enjoy the rest of your day.

Hugs,
Calypso

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Baby Buds 'Rose Bud' Card

Hello everyone-

I wanted to hop on and share with you a card I made using Baby Buds 'Rose Bud' digital image.  She is so sweet and so elegant. I really like creating with her.  So I am also trying to keep to the promise I made myself, (to start using my papers!!)  I have a lot of new packs, that still have the seal on them.  I know..... that is pretty bad. 




















So I used one Basic Grey Euphoria (Madness and Luster) pattern paper, bazzil basics, kraft, copics, pearls and flowers to create this card.

Just a friendly reminder, that we still have a challenge going on at Baby Buds Blog and the theme is "Friendship".  And if you keep missing the freebies, they are still available at the Etsy Shop and the price is really good!!!  :)

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
Scrap-Creations: Friendship
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes plus Flowers
Pear Tree Designs: Challenge #34: Flowers
Basic Grey Challenge #36: Flower Power

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,
Calypso