Cheery Lynn Designs and Kenny K

I was browsing around looking for some inspiration for my Cheery Lynn Designs post today and I came across a great sketch over at Kenny K's Challenge blog.  So I grabbed my dies and some paper from Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho and had some fun.  Just look at all the dies I used..........

 

Starting on the top and going clockwise:  Large Circle Piercing Plate, French Pastry Doily, Scallop Circles Little Stackers, Judy's Blooms, Scallop Rectangle Card Makers die, Fanciful Flourish, Ribbon Eyelet Border w/ piercing, and Scallop Square Large Stacker dies.  And here is what I came up with.......

What a great sketch and what fun I had putting this card together.  The digi image is called Queen's Cutie from Kenny K.  I printed it onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer and then colored with my Copic markers.  I added some Vintage Photo Distress ink to the bottom layer of the flower, bending the petals up on the bottom and down on the top layer for some great dimension.  I added some red accents with my Viva Decor Pearl pen.  Finished size is 6" square.

Kenny K's Krafty Girls Sketch challenge

Well I missed last week's challenge at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz, I did not realize they are on UK time.  So I thought I would get this week's entry in early.  The challenge this week is to follow a sketch.

I used one of Kenny K's new Christmas Digi images called Christmas Shopping.  What a fun image to color.  Copics used:
Face - E000, E00
Hair - YR23, YR24
Eyes - E33
Outfit - RV93, RV95, YG41, C1
Boots - C0, C1
Holly - G21, R27
I used lots of colors on the packages.  I added Sparkly Fluff to all the fur trim.  The snowflakes are a mix of Martha Stewart, EK Success and McGill punches.  The DP is from Cosmo Cricket Winter Mitten.  Finished size is 6" square.

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Kenny K - Make It Christmas Challenge

This week the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have a themed challenge - Make It Christmas.  And they have some great new  Christmas Digi images, I chose to use Mistletoe. 

I followed this weeks sketch over at Friday Sketchers  Using Adobe Photoshop Elements, I sized the image to fit my Oval Little Stackers die, then printed it onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used: 
Mistletoe - E000, E00
Hair -YR21, YR23
Eyes -B12
Dress - Rr35, R37
Belt and Boots - C4, C2, YR23
Holly - YG63

I backed the image with my Inverted Scallops Oval Little Stackers die.  I used Our Craft Lounge Sparkly Fluff on the hat and dress trim.  The tag says "Wishing you a holiday filled with many surprises" from Hero Arts.  The DP is from the Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather 6x6 Mini Deck.  The flowers are from Prima, I added some extra Christmas Red Stickles.  The leaves are a Marianne Creatables die.  Finished size is 6" square.

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Kenny K's Krafty Girls Music challenge

This week the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have a themed challenge - Music.  I chose to use Rock Chick, one of the Glam Gang for my card. 

I followed this weeks sketch over at Mercy Kerin's blog.  I love tall cards.  Using Adobe Photoshop Elements, I sized the image then printed it onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used: 
Girl - E000, E00
Hair -Y32, Y35
Eyes -E13
Top - YR68
Jeans - BG72, YG41, C1
Guitar - YR21, Sepia Multiliner, Black Multiliner
Shoes - YR21, YR68, BG72, C1
Shadow - E50

I airbrushed the gems to match.  The DP is from We R Memories.  The border is Martha Stewart.  Finished size is 4 x 9 3/8 inches.  It will fit a #10 Business envelope.

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Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Sketch Challenge

This week the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have a sketch challenge for us.  I chose to use Queen's Cutie, one of the Glam Gang for my card. 

Using Adobe Photoshop Elements, I sized the image to fit my Nellie's Circle Multi Frame die then printed it onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used: 
Girl - E000, E00, RV32
Hair -Y32, Y35
Eyes -B14
Top - RV32, RV34, G40, YG93, RV10
Jeans - E70, E71
Shoes -W00, W1

I airbrushed E71 around the image before attaching it to my die cut.   The DP is from Basic Grey's Porcelain 6x6 paper pad.  The corner and border embellishments are Martha Stewart punches.  Finished size is 6" square.

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Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge - Bold and Bright

This week the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have a theme challenge for us.... Bold and Bright. I chose to use Uptown Girl, one of the Glam Gang and make an easel card. 

Using Adobe Photoshop Elements, I sized the image to fit my Nellie's Rectangle Multi Frame die then printed it onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used: 
Girl - E000, E00
Hair - E33, E35
Eyes - E99
Top - RV21, RV23
Jeans - BG10, BG11
Shoes - BG11, RV21, C1, C3

I airbrushed BG05 around the image before removing it from the die.  The DP is from My Mind's Eye.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts; the border punch is Martha Stewart.  Finished size is 4.25 x 5.5 inches.    

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Challenges

Stamp Something - Digi image

City Crafter - Isn't She Lovely

Wild Orchid - One for the Girls

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge - Summertime

This week the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have a theme challenge for us.... Summertime. I chose to use Troublemaker, one of the Glam Gang.

Using Adobe Photoshop Elements, I added this great Crooked Picket Fence digi stamp from Make It Crafty and then created the blue to green background before sizing and printing it onto my X-Press It paper. Copics used:
Girl - E000, E00
Hair - E15, E19
Eyes - B14
Jacket -  YR21, YR23
Top - R83
Jeans - B91, B93
Shoes - B91, YR21
Ice Cream - R83, BG01, E33
Fence  - E42, E43
Grass - G21
Pebbles - E71

I stamped the Twisting Leaves from Stampscapes around the image to frame it in and give it some dimension. I thought it was pretty cool that the Martha Stewart branch punch is so similar to the rubber stamp.  I airbrushed the flowers to match, adding a finding and a brad.  The DP is from Basic Grey's Nook and Pantry collection.  Finished size is 6" square.  

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Challenges

Stamping Vacation - No No (no white)
Ooh La La - Spots and Dots
Bee Crafty - All about the Image
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Ann's - Lazy Days of Summer
One Stop Craft - Summer Fun

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge - On the Dark Side

This week the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have a theme challenge for us.... On the Dark Side. I chose to use this great new image called Wicked Wanda.  She is one of the 12 new Gothik Angels.

I sized and printer her onto X-Press It paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used:
Skin - E000, E00
Eyes - B14
Hair - C5, V15
Dress - V12, V15, YR16
Skulls - E50, E51, E53
Tights - C4, C2
Boots - V12, V15

I airbrushed C6 around the image before removing it from my the die.  The DP is from Basic Grey's Eerie collection.  I airbrushed the flowers to match the card. The branches are a Martha Stewart punch.  Finished size is 6" square.

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Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Sketch Challenge

This week the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have a sketch for us to follow. I chose to use this great image called Download Diva.

I started by die cutting the rectangle around the image first so I would know what size to print the image.  This is another of my new dies, it is called Multi Frame Die rectangle from Nellie's.  I used the largest rectangle in the set.  I love the cut-outs below the scallops.  Then I flipped the image horizontally, sized and printer her onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used:
Skin - E000, E00
Lips - E11
Eyes - BG93
Hair - E70, E71
Top  and Socks - R11, R00
Pants - E70
Shoes - BG93, E70, R11
Ipod - W1

These great papers are from the Basic Grey Cappella 6x6 collection.  The card stock is called Bark, a Bazzill Basic color, it matches so well.  Isn't this a great sketch, so many pieces parts!  For the flower I used 2 different die sets; 3 Daisies Cutting and Embossing Die for the smaller flower and Flowers and Leaves Creatables Die for the larger flower.  I airbrushed R12 on the embossed areas before removing it from the die.  Then I added a great flourish from the Circle Frame and Flowers Creatables Die set.  All these die sets are from Marianne Design.  Finished size is 6.5" square.

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Challenges:

Practical Scrappers - Use 7 or More Items

(3 DP, 2 Card stock, pearls, clear gems, 4 different die cuts, 1 brad)

Friends Having Fun - Inspired by TV show Glee

Digi Doodle - Punch or Cut Me

Lookin' Good with Kenny K

This week the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have a sketch for us to follow. I chose to use this great image called All That.

I sized and printer her onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used:
Skin - E000, E00, R81
Eyes - B12
Hair - E33, E37
Top - R81, R83
Pants - G40, G21
Hat and Shoes - YR21, YR23, G40, G21, W1

I airbrushed BG000 around the image before removing it from my Spellbinders die.  The DP is from Basic Grey's 6x6 Nook and Pantry collection.  The border punch is from Martha Stewart.  The sentiment is computer generated.  Finished size is 6" square.

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Challenges

Stamp Something - Something Digital

Town Scrapper - Anything Goes (last challenge until Sept)

Stampavie and More - Anything Goes

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge - Pastels

The first challenge for Kenny K's Krafty Girlz is Pastels.  This is a tough one for me because I usually like bold and bright colors.   

Using Adobe Photoshop Elements, I combined two images, Troublemaker and Queens Cutie.  I added the box under Queen's Cutie for her to sit on and for Troublemaker to lean against.  Then I printed the image onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.

I used a lot of Copics on this, just about every light color I own.  The strongest color I used was B12 for their eyes.  I followed this weeks sketch at Split Coast Stampers.  The DP is from the Paper Salon, Karen Neuburger's Celebrate Collection.  Finished size is 6" square.

Sadly, I did not make the Design Team for Kenny K but I so love the images and plan on playing along with the challenges as often as I can.  Be sure to visit the challenge blog to see what the Design Team has created.

Challenges

Split Coast Stampers - Sketch

Practical Stampers - Characters

Cowgirl's Sunday Stamp'en - Sherbet & Ice Cream colors

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge DT Call

While blog hopping yesterday, I came across a new digi image company called Kenny K's  I was raised on comic books and have always loved Manga art.  Well, Kenny K's images are just this style.  And they are doing a DT call.   So I downloaded the Golfer freebie from their store, purchased a couple of images and made a card.

Using Adobe Photoshop Elements, I sized and merged the Golfer freebie and Download Diva, printing them onto Cryogen paper with my inkjet printer.  Copics used:
Faces - E0000, E000, E00
Girl's Hair - E11, E15
Eyes - B12
Top - R81, R83
Jeans - B91, B93
Shoes - R81, R83, C1
Boy's Hair - YR21
Hat - E41
Slacks - E41, E42
Shirt - G40, G21, B91, B93
Glove - W00
Golf Club - E42, C1
Shoes - E43, W1

The DP is from the Basic Grey Origins collection.  I used some golf ball brads to which I added some string.  The border is a Martha Stewart 3 Dot Scallop punch.    I airbrushed the gems to match the paper.  Finished size is 5 x 7.

I am excited about Kenny K's digis.  I just love to color these type images, they have so much expression and movement.  They are looking for DT's to start a challenge blog in July.  I am going to throw my hat into the ring and hope they like my work enough to choose me.