Little Red Wagon (All Tied Up)/The Paper Nest Dolls (Guest)

Hello crafty friends. I hope you are all have a wonderful week so far. Today it's time for new challenge at Little Red Wagon.

I am also super excited to be a Guest Designer at The Paper Nest Dolls again this month.

This week I am the challenge hostess at Little Red Wagon and I am getting things ALL TIED UP! That's right everyone! Grab your ribbon, thread, twine or cord and twist it, knot it or tied up all up in a nice little bow!

This month, I have been getting crafty with altered items. No, I did not make another notebook holder. Although there are more to come soon. This week I decorated a plain kraft paper bag using the sweet EGG COLORING AVERY from THE PAPER NEST DOLLS. She is so cute and makes a perfect addition to this fun Easter bag.

I kept my layers fairly simple (at least in my mind) and added a the Lovely View Die (Little Darlings), flowers (Recollections), pearls and a little pink paint brush for my embellishments. The paint brush was a last minute add to the bag. I am not sure where it came from, but discovered it in the disaster that is currently called my craft desk!

Oh and I can't forget my ribbon and bow. I always do my ribbon/bows in two stages. There is the part that I run across the paper which, on it's own lays nice and flat. Then I tie and add my bow separately with glue dots. I have a technique of tying the bow (single, double or triple) around my fingers and it works better for me,  than trying to tie everything in one piece.

Here is a closer look at the darling Avery.

If you are not too tied up with things I hope that you will join our challenge this week at Little Red Wagon. Link up your projects over on the blog and don't forget to check out what the fabulous Girlfriends have created for you this week.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday.

Tracy

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Preview: Day Three - Young At Heart!

It time for day THREE of our March previews for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. Today we have a truly endearing set to share from artist Emelie Goulet.

Today we are excited to share YOUNG AT HEART.

I just fell in love this with this sweet granny and her cat. I went vintage, floral and distressed for this card. The Bo Bunny Rose Cafe paper was perfect; along with the added flowers and elegant Lovely View die (Little Darling Stamps) to give that great vintage feel .

Here is a lot at the inside of the card. I added one of the great sentiments from the RAIN OR SHINE set, previewed yesterday.

Now it's time for you to check out the other Krafty Girls and our Guests who are sharing their great projects featuring images from YOUNG A HEART set! As you are hopping along remember to leave your comments. We would love to see you win a prize. That's right, hop, comment and one lucky krafty friend will WIN Kraft $ to spend in the shop!

Release Party
If you haven't heard, there will be an online (Facebook) party Sunday March 15 at 11:00 (EST). The party will be at the events page (here). You can hang out with Kimmie, the Krafty Girls and guests. It will be  a lot of fun and a chance for prizes.

Speaking of prizes you really should check out how you can with the entire month's release (here). Be sure to follow all of the rules and you will need to be hanging with us at the release party on Sunday.

Have a wonderful and KRAFTY day friends.

Tracy

Little Red Wagon # 257 - In Stitches

Where did September go? The last few months have been a bit of a blur for me lately. Crazy busy with work, getting ready for my daughters BIG 1-0 birthday party, work, design stuff, getting ready for Thanksgiving (here in Canada), oh and if I didn't mention it already WORK!!!

Today we have another fun challenge over at the Little Red Wagon blog. Jayne is hosting and is giving us the challenge of STITCHING! Real or faux it's up to you.

I am going to tell you that I can't sew to save my life. The extent of my ability beyond a button is......well......non-existent. I don't even own a sewing machine. So if I want stitching, it's all by hand. I know I could have taken the faux stitching route, but I do love the look of real stitching so that is what I went with. Of course I had a lot of layers planned so I kept my sewing simple!

I am very excited about today's card for a couple of reason. First and most important of all I made this card for my daughter who is celebrating her 10th birthday today. Yep, it's a milestone turning to double digits. We celebrated this past weekend with a trip for her and a few friend to the spa for manicures and pedicures, followed by a sleepover party. I am still trying to catch up on my sleep from a house of giggling girls!

My other excitement with this card is that I used an adorable image from The Paper Nest Dolls called Poodle Skirt Ellie and today, my card is featured on The Paper Nest Dolls blog! I just love these adorable images. You have to check out and see the digital and rubber stamps that are available in the online store. So many great images that you will adore.

My daughter is cheerful, fun and just a wee bit outgoing. For this birthday card, I really wanted to use fun and vibrant colours and the Doodlebug Sugar Shoppe 6x6 paper pad was just perfect. Although it's not a lot, I tucked a bit of stitching on my background layer and more on my tag.

Inside my card I used a sentiment from Your Next Stamp called Whatnot Sentiments One.

I hope that you have a time to play along with this week's challenge at Little Red Wagon. Link up your project over at the challenge blog and please check out what the other GIRLFRIENDS have created this week. There is SEW much inspiration!

Thanks for dropping in today and please stop back soon.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

Tracy

Supplies:

Stamps: The Paper Nest Dolls Poodle Skirt Ellie, Your Next Stamp Whatnot Sentiments One

Paper: Doodlebug Sugar Shoppe

Die: Little Darling Stamps Lovely View Die