BRRR!! Baby It's COLD!!

Sheesh..I was just fine with the 50's and sunshine. However Mother nature has other ideas and today it is FRGID!! Now I know it is not as cold as some places but, I have not had a chance to get used to this chilly winter weather. The high today is only 29 degrees!!! Feels more like -29 degrees to me.....LOL!! So I am just fine staying inside with all my crafty goodness in my warm and toasty craft room.

Okay enough complaining....I have some exciting news today also!! My crafty project a few posts again (you can see it here) Got picked as a TOP 3 over on Die Cuts R Us!!! WOOHOOO!! I am so happy and honored! Thank you for picking me as a top 3!!

I have a few things to share today too...:-)

First I created this sweet little Deer card. I had some left over scraps of some Yummy Reminisce paper to play with. I just have to use every last piece!
I also have been busy created a few layouts.

This one I used the Boyfriend line from Cosmo Cricket. Just love this paper too!!
I also used up some chipboard pieces from the Lil' Man collection and the ruled paper is from the Girl Friday!! I love how everything can coordinate together even from differnt lines!! Cosmo Love!

Okay this last layout I don't think I have shared before. If I have sorry for the repeat but, I love it so it is worth seeing again, RIGHT??
Besides if the weather has it's way we will be seeing some of this white stuff real soon. I say bring it on...let the snowball fight begin!! HAHAAA!! I know the kids are just dying to play in the snow. Maybe even get a snow day! Oh the joys of childhood!

I hope you are warm and toasty wherever you are. Have a great MONDAY!!

Hugs, JennK

Hurray for Snowmen!!

Hello. I have been so anxiously awaiting this new stamp from In 2 Stamps. I just LOVE this snowman sledding down a steep hill going a million miles an hour...HAHAHAAAAA!! Makes me giggle every time I look or even think about it! Well, I finally got this funny image and inked it up right away. I am sure I will be using this image again and again!!

Here he is!!

I also created this fun star decoration for my tree this year. I got the idea from a sketch over on the Prickly Pear!..So much fun! I will be entering this into their contest for a huge asortment of wonderful goodies!! Check it out here.
Here is my Ornanment.


I used my Cricut to cut the star, tag and the snowflakes. Glitter on everything!! Love the sparkle!!

What fun these were to make...See ya soon with more!

Hugs, JennK

Hello Sunshine!

So today looks like a beautiful Sunny day. Of course when ya step foot outside BRRRRRR!! It's cold out there. Well, today is the big Christmas parade downtown. It is a lighted parade so it won't start till 6 PM tonight. Bundle up! The kidos are all excited to go.

I finally got a few pictures this morning of the cards I made. One is for the Copic Color Challenge. One is a little edgy. But I think it is FUN! So what do I start with???

How about the Copic Challenge, The colors this week were:

And here is my card...

This is one of my most favorite stamps from Stampin' up! This little guy has probably seen better days, but he is alright...LOL!! I feel like this some days too.

Okay so on to my edgy FUN!

This stamp is from Stamp Insanity. I just love her! She is so sweet and sassy. I chose to use the sentiment "Who you callin' a Ho Ho Ho" but there are many others to choose from. I of course will not be sending this one to everyone....*giggles* but I know a few friends and family that would think this was funny too! I colored her in with my Copics and the used Spica pens and Stickles for the glittery parts. I used some Me and My Big Ideas papers. And a little ribbon from my stash. So what do ya think of her?? Fun? Sassy? I think a little of both.

Alrighty, I am off to finish up a few projects then on to the Christmas festivities here in town today. Have a great Saturday and the rest of your weekend.

Hugs, JennK

Crazy Times

So far Dec. has been Crazy Busy. I have a few cards I will be sharing just as soon as I get some pictures of them. I have also been working on a few gifts for the holidays.

I just wanted to pop in and say Hi!! and that I will be back soon.

Hugs, JennK

Smeared and smudged

Welcome to my first posting for the Smeared and smudged! This group of gals LOVE the Vintage, Alternative, Gothic crafting. There is such inspiring alternative work here.

Today I bring you 2 projects.

The first project is an altered jar I created to hold my little ole' paperclips in style. This jar used to hold bouillon cubes..can ya believe it?!! I love repurposing things.
The pearls I colored with my Copics to darken them up a bit. I then sprayed the whole thing with Glimmer mist in Graphite. The paper is some stash of Webster Pages.

My second project is another vintage Santa. I just love working with these images. I used chalks again to color him in a little.
I also use a glitter pen around the outside in green. Used some fibers around my image. I think it gives this a wreath feel.

I hope you have enjoyed my first post for Smeared and Smudged. Come over and check out the site. The girls are just getting started with LOADS of inspiring projects for the alternative artist.

See ya soon, JennK

A few items...

Well, I have been busy creating today..YAY!! That always makes for a good day.

The first item is a card I created for the challenge over on Caardvarks...This was a color challenge. To see the color combo I had to use for the challenge go here. They call this a Micro Color Challenge because you only have a VERY short amount of time to get it done...HEHEHEE I am game. So here is what I came up with.


I used the urban prairie I had left from Basic Grey. I thought it matched the colors I had to use perfectly. The stamp is from Unity.

Another project I worked on today is a gift. I was so excited to see that Die Cuts R Us was doing their challenge around gifts right now. So guess what I am entering my project from today over there. I created this Note card box with a set of note cards inside.

I used the K&Co. Wild Saffron papers for this. I kept the same theme throught my entire project. I love it! Hope the recipient does too...HEHEE!

Here is a picture of the cards that are inside.

Wowzers that was a lot of fun! I am going to start working on a card purse soon with cards too. I will be giving it as a gift also. I have a few other ideas collecting as well. So stay tuned..LOL!!

Hugs, JennK