A New Challenge at Kenny K - Checks

Hey, everybody!  I hope you're weekend is rockin' and rollin'!  Do you have special plans to celebrate Dad today?  I haven't even made Father's Day cards yet.  I am a super bad daughter.  Look up the phrase "bad daughter" in the dictionary and VOILA...you'll see my picture!  I think my family is used to my inability to complete things timely.  Easter cards get mailed out in May, Mother's Day cards sent a week after the fact, and Christmas cards that I finish up in a hotel room on Christmas Eve and hand deliver Christmas Morning.  Ah, lucky for me, I have a very patient family ;D

Well, needless to say, neither Dad nor Father-in-law will be receiving this card.  She's just a bit racy for a couple of elderly gents in their mid 70s ;D  I can practically hear mom guffawing at my description of Dad as an elderly gent...LOL!  Anyway, this is my last challenge card with Kenny K.  It's been a year since the team began and I have been lucky to have spent 12 glorious months working with some of the most amazing (and popular) images on the Internet and a team of artists who have the ability to make any image they put color to sing.  What a fabulous ride this has been!  But, alas, it is time for me to step aside and make way for a new team member who will add a fresh perspective to Kenny's designs and create stunning cards sure to inspire and wake the creative juices in us all.  Congratz to all of the new team members.  You are in for a real treat ;D

When Kenny released the Krash Kittenz I knew I would have to use lusty Carmen Electrifying at some point, but didn't know when until a few days ago when I decided she would be part of my farewell card.  What a sassy exit this image makes ;D  I colored her with Copics and then added dimensional lacquer to her boots.  A sprinkling of fairy dust, aka glitter, adds a bit of sparkle.  This Chica is ready to turn heads!

Visit the Kenny K Download shop and check out all of the designs.  There is something for everyone!  This week's theme is to use Checks in your design.  If your card is randomly selected and you've used a Kenny K image, you could win a couple of great prizes...a $15.00 gift card to Michelle's Scrapbook Shop and your choice of 5 digi images to Kenny K's Download site.

Michelle's Scrapbooking and More

Kenny K's Downloads

Visit Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge blog and check out the dazzling designs by my teammies.  Inspiration abounds!  See you in a couple of days with something new.  Until then, stay crafty!

A New Challenge at Kenny K - Sketch!

Hello and welcome back to The Ink Trap!  I have been neglecting my blog for the past few days, but not to worry.  I'm back and I have lots to share :D  First and foremost, I'd like to extend a huge heartfelt "thank you" to the fabulous ladies who attended the collabortative class taught by Anne Engelhardt and yours truly, yesterday.  I am having such a great time teaching with Anne, I feel like it ought to be illegal to have this much fun!  I'm sure in some countries it is!  More collaborative projects are coming up on the calendar for the next quarter, be sure and check the CP2 blog for updates.  I can't wait!

Also, I want to thank my sweetheart hubby for providing lunch for the gang.  He smoked a pork butt and we enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches with his newly bottled barbecue sauce.  Let's just say, lunch was a huge hit and his pork butt was met with rave reviews.  I made a little chocolate/peanut buttery something to balance the zestiness of his sauce and the rich smoky flavor of the pork.  Pretty tasty ;D 

Today, I'm bringing you the latest challenge from Kenny K's Krafty Girlz.  Team A is up this week and we are challenging you to use a sketch for your card layout.  These challenges are by far my favorite, because sometimes, the card layout is the most difficult part of the process.   

Also, Kenny K is introducing 4 new images in the shop and they are all wedding themed.  I chose to use Wedding Dance for my card.  I left my wedding couple in lots of white and just added a bit of C1, C2, and B000 to their outfits to create the illusion of white.  Leaving the white areas without color makes them appear unfinished and flat.  Adding just a touch of light shading where shadows might appear or highlights were light might reflect, makes the images pop and come to life a bit more.

Prizes this week are more than plentiful.  Kenny K is offering the random winner their choice of 5 digital images and Bearly Mine Designs is offering the winner their choice of 2 digital paper packs.  SWEET!  But, remember, you must use a Kenny K image on your creation in order to be eligible to win.  

Bearly Mine Designs

Kenny K Downloads

I'll be back soon with more cards and a special announcement, so do come back ;D  Until then, stay crafty!

     

New Challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz - Dies and Punches

In the famous words of Morris Day..."What time is it"?!  I'll tell you what time it is, it's time for a new challenge at Kenny K's!

This week's challenge is hosted by Team B and they are asking you to create cards using at least one die and one punch.  Sounds like a great challenge and to go along with that, there are a couple of fabulous prizes.  If your card is randomly selected and you used a Kenny K image, you will win your choice of 5 digi images from Kenny K AND a $15 gift certificate to Michelle's Scrapbooking store.  WOWWEE...! That's good stuff!

While you're out and about, bebopping around Blogland, stop by the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog and see what Team B has created for you.  Super samples to get you started!  Check them out...NOWWWW!!!!

Michelle's Scrapbooking and More

Kenny K. Downloads

A New Challenge at Kenny K - Let's Go Retro!

Happy Mother's Day!   I hope all the mom's out there are having a perfect day!  Especially my own mom :)  Mom, you mean the world to me and I love you with all my heart!  And that is why I am sharing your Mother's Day card with the kind folks that visit my blog ;D  Of course, you probably haven't received your card yet, because I didn't mail it until Thursday, but surely it will arrive soon.  Did I mention that one of your most appealing qualities is your patience...lol! 

This week's challenge theme over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz is Let's Go Retro.  At the mention of the word Retro, I immediately thought of this Super Mom image and that made me think of Mother's Day.  Plus, I swear she looks like my mom!  I even gave her blond hair, lol!  I am hoping that I score some points for posting this card on Mother's Day even though mom hasn't received it yet.  Cross your fingers for me, folks.  

Now then, about this challenge, if you use a Kenny K image and are randomly selected as our winner, you will receive a bag of fabulous buttons from Fantastic Ribbons and your choice of 5 digital images from Kenny K.  What a terrific prize package!  Think of all the wonderful cards you could create!      

Fantastic Ribbons

Kenny K. Downloads

Now, head on over to the Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and take a look-see at what the DT has in store for you.  A plethora of stunning creations awaits you and will certainly get the creative juices flowing.  

As for my Mother's Day?  Well, I'm no one's mother, but I do have 3 ungrateful cats who couldn't even be bothered to buy me a card...LOL!  I swear they just use me for my opposable thumbs ;D

Catch ya' later!  Have a wonderful day!  AND, stay crafty ;D 

A New Challenge at Kenny K - Father's Day!

Hello, all!  Time to announce a new challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz blog.  This week Team B is challenging you to come up with cards with Dad in mind.  Plus there is a new release over at the Kenny K Download site, so be sure to check it out!

This week's random winner will receive ribbon from Crafty Ribbons and their choice of 5 digital images from Kenny K.  Not too shabby!  Actually, that's a pretty great prize ;D

Crafty Ribbons

Kenny K's Download site

The Team B Krafty Girlz have created oodles of Father's Day inspired creations to get you started so get over there and check things out!  Right now! ;D  

A New Challenge at Kenny K - Spring Time!

Hello, wonderful residents of Blogville!  It's so nice to see you again!  Do come in and visit a spell ;D

Let me begin by saying a big "thank you" to the lovely ladies who attended my class at China Phoenix 2 yesterday.  I had so much fun, I hope you did, too!  Your projects were amazing!  I got off to a rocky start, but you all were such sweethearts :)  Thanks for being patient with me!

Today is Sunday and most folks know, that means it's time for a new challenge at Kenny K.  This week's theme is Spring Time.  The lovely ladies at Kenny K are asking you to share your Spring inspired projects. If you use a Kenny K image on your card you could randomly be selected to win a couple of fabulous prizes...your choice of 2 digi sets from Bearly Mine Designs and your choice of 5 digi images from Kenny K.  Wow!  A person could really have a good time with these wonderful prizes!

Bearly Mine Designs

Kenny K Download Shop

For my card, I used Download Diva.  A classic from Kenny's first set of digi images that he released last year.  I've never used her before and I have no earthly idea why, as she is a little darling and so much fun to color.  If you're looking for fun images to practice your Copic skills on, these are the ones!  Lots of hair, beautiful faces, funky outfits, and get a load of those crazy cool shoes...LOL!  These images have it all ;D

Before you head off to enjoy your Easter festivities, swing by the Kenny K Krafty Girlz challenge blog and take a gander at the stunning creations the design team has whipped up to get you started.  These ladies rock!  

Happy Easter!  I hope your holiday is filled with lots of love!        

A New Challenge at Kenny K - Anything goes!

Hey, everybody!  I promised you a new card last Thursday, but never got around to posting it.  I know, I am bad blogger.  I took a little blogging vacation and it was pretty nice, but I missed everyone, so now I'm back and ready to share some new stuff.  However...this first post is dedicated to the new Kenny K. challenge.  I'll be back this afternoon with a card using a line of stamps that are completely new to me, but OMG, are they fabulous!

Team B is in charge of the challenge this week and they are asking you to (drum roll, please) do whatever you want!  That's right, the theme this week is Anything Goes.  Create a card of your choosing and use a Kenny K. image on it, and you could be randomly selected to win a prize.  The prizes this week are nothing short of fantabulous!

A $15 gift certificate to 

Michelle's Scrapbooking Store

Your choice of 5 digital images from

Kenny K Downloads

Swing by Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog and check out the fabulous work of my talented teammates.  Have an extra pair of socks handy, because the ones you're wearing are going to blown off!

Check back later for a new card ;D  See you soon! 

Help for Japan: A Very Special Whimsy Stamps Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to a very special blog hop today!  You may have been on the first hop that Whimsy put on for this special cause.  Well, there were so many who volunteered to join in that we had to do a second one!  The illustrators of Whimsy Stamps have come together to draw a special set of digi images for the purpose of raising money for the relief effort in Japan.  All proceeds from the sale of these images will be donated to that cause.   Kenny K, Raindrop Echo Designs, Meljens Designs, and Crissy Armstrong all contributed art work. 

For the whole month of April, you can purchase the images as a set or individually (your choice)  by visiting this page on the Whimsy store site.  Please consider helping this special cause by purchasing one or all of the digital images we are offering.  

If you have landed here from Angela's blog, you are right on track.  If you have come here randomly and would like to start hopping from the beginning, please go to Ann's blog.   She has the blog rotation order posted if you need to refer to it. 

The amazing ladies of two design teams have come together to host this blog hop for you!  Ann's team from Sentimental Sundays and the Kenny K Krafty Girlz have joined forces to design some amazing jaw dropping creations for you.  You have seven days to hop through all the blogs and enjoy all the lovely creations from these talented people. 

The hop runs from now through til Sunday April 17 at noon.  There will be several opportunities to win blog candy!  Four random commenters will get a chance to receive one of the three individual images or Ann's sentiment set.  So be sure to leave comments all along the way for your chance at a free digi!  Also, if you post the "Help for Japan" button on your blog's sidebar, you can enter into the draw for the grand prize!  The grand prize will consist of the entire digital set made just for this cause as well as a gift certificate donated by Ann of Raindrop Echo Designs worth 10$ to use at the Whimsy Stamps store! To enter, you must help us advertise for this cause by posting the "Help for Japan" button on your blog's side bar (just grab it from my side bar or from the top of this post) and then get your name on the Inlinkz option on Ann's post so we can be sure to find the winner.  

Now on to my project: 

I have used Kenny K's new Anime DJ in my project today. She is an absolutely adorable image and so much fun to color with Copics.  I added a bit of dimensional lacquer to her headphones and shoes.  I always feel compelled to give the shoes a bit of shine ;D  I also gave her highlights a bit of sparkle with the addition of a Clear Spica Glitter pen.   

Next you'll want to visit Sarah's blog to continue hopping.  Thank you so much for stopping by, and for your support of this very worthy cause. 

A New Challenge At Kenny K - Make it Spicy

Welcome to a new challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girls!  This week, Team A is asking you to Make It Spicy.   Use spicy colors and watch your cards sizzle!  We have a couple of great prizes this week to get you in the crafting spirit.  If you use a Kenny K image in your card creation, you might be randomly selected to win this week's prize package and it's a good one.

$10 voucher to Crafty Emma's

Your choice of 5 imges from Kenny K's Downloads

Head over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog and check Team A's rockin' creations!  They'll knock your socks off!

Come back tomorrow afternoon for something special ;D  Until then, stay crafty!

New Challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz!

Hello again!  A quick post to tell you about the latest and greatest challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz.  This week Them B is asking you to create something Pretty in Pink, so get out those pink inks, markers, pencils, papers, lace, and trims!  The design team has created some amazing art to get you started, so head over there and get some ideas.  You won't want to miss their wonderful work!

The sponsor this week is Wild Orchid Crafts and they certainly have a lovely assortment of flowers that will be awarded to one random winner.  Remember, you're only eligible to be entered in the random drawing if you use a Kenny K image on your creation.  In addition to the lovely flower assortment, Kenny K is offering the winner 5 digi images of their choice from his shop.  You can't go wrong with a prize like that!

Wild Orchid Crafts

Kenny K's Download Shop

A New Challenge at Kenny K!

Hey, all!  Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the fabulous birthday wishes!  Who knew I would meet so many wonderful friends in Blogland ;D

It's Sunday and with that comes a new challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz!  The theme this month is Aquamarine!  Such a lovely color.  Incorporate it into your creation to amp up Spring, Easter, and Mother's Day cards!  The sponsor this week is Bearly Mine Designs and they are offering up 2 digital paper sets of the winner's choice.  Fantastic!  Kenny K is also offering the winner 5 digi images of their choice.  Put these two dynamite elements together and you have the makings of some terrific card creations!

Bearly Mine Designs

Kenny K Downloads

In addition to a new challenge, Kenny K is introducing 3 new Retro images and a set of Easter accessories to dress up your current Kenny K designs.  For my card, I chose Super Mom.  She is feisty as all get out and reminds me of my mom ;D  Head to the Kenny K Download site and check out the other images.  They are great!

Want to see more?  Get yer butt over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and check out what the DT has up their sleeve.  LOTS of eye-candy!

That's it for now.  Stay Crafty!

   

A New Kenny K Challenge!

Hello!  It's Sunday and with that comes a new challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog.  This week, Team B is challenging you to a recipe contest...LOL!  No, it's not a cook-off, instead is a card recipe.

Use 3 DPs, 2 ribbons, and 1 image in your creation.  

AND...use a Kenny K image on your card and you could be randomly selected to win a lovely prize from our sponsor and your choice of 5 Kenny K digi images.  This week's sponsor is Fantastic Ribbons and they are offering the winner their choice of 4 rolls of ribbon.  If you're like me, you love ribbon and adding a few more fabulous trims to your collection is heaven!

Fantastic Ribbons

Kenny K Downloads

Visit Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog right away, because Team B has created some fabulous works of art to get you started. These ladies rock and their talent will blow you away!

Tomorrow, I have another Terry Medaris card to share, so please come back for a visit.  Until then, stay crafty ;D

 

A New Kenny K Challenge!

Hello, crafty people!  It's great to see you again!  It's Sunday and time for a new Kenny K challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog.  This week's theme is Ribbons, Buttons, and Bows.  Team A is asking that you use any combination of ribbons, buttons, and bows to dress up your card creations.    Include a Kenny K image and you could be randomly selected to win a $15 gift certificate to Michelle's Scrapbooking Store and your choice of 5 digi images from Kenny K's Download site. Great prizes!

Michelle's Scrapbooking Store

Kenny K's Download Site

I used Club Kid on my card.  She is one cool character.  She may look tough on the outside, but she is secretly a frilly girl deep down inside.  Aren't we all...lol!  Stop by Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog to see what Team A has created to inspire you.  These ladies are never short on talent and they always have some tricks up their sleeve for making fabulous cards.

That's it for now, folks.  I will be back tomorrow with something new ;D  Until then stay crafty!   

New Challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz!

Hello!  I haven't shown my blog much love lately and that makes me sad, but this week is going to be different.  I'm going to kick the week off with the new Kenny K challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz and it's a good one!

Before I get to the challenge details, I want to say "Thank You" to the 12 lovely ladies that spent the afternoon with me at China Phoenix 2 yesterday.  They took my Beginning Copic Marker class and spent 3 hours listening to me ramble on about the virtues of Copics, the key to decoding the color wheel and the color identifiers on the markers, and a quickie course in coloring, shading, and light source.  We had a great time and it was fantastic to see many new faces interested in learning about these amazing tools.  I am always thrilled and honored when folks opt to spend an afternoon with me when I know they could be tackling a number of tasks on their busy "to do" lists.  It is truly appreciated ;D

Now, who wants to hear more about that latest Kenny K challenge?  Our extremely talented teammate, Rachel, has created a sketch for us and it is fabulous!  Talk about working some magic with Copics and Prismas, check out her blog and prepare to be amazed by her work.  I love a sketch challenge, because half the work has been completed for me.  Seriously, having a sketch to work from practically cuts my card making time in half and frankly, you just can't beat that.

This week, in addition to the winner's choice of 5 digis from the Kenny K collection, Crafty Emma is sponsoring the challenge and providing two sets of card candy to the winner.  That's a fabulous prize package and would be the perfect tools to add to your crafting arsenal.  Need a little help getting started?  Swing by the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge blog and take a gander at what my teammates have put together just for you.  Amazing work and sure to get those creative juices flowing!  While you're out and about on the Internet, visit the Kenny K shop to view all of his crazy cool designs.

Crafty Emma's Store

Kenny K's Download Site