Friday, August 31, 2018

Twelve Kits of Ocassions August Guest

Today I am thrilled and honored to be guest designer for the Twelve Kits of Occasions!  My dear friend, Birgit, is one of the twelve talented designers on the team and she invited me to be her guest this month!  I have watched these ladies work their magic for years - each designing cards based on the same supplies.  At the end of every month they showcase their creations and it's so fun to see how each one interprets the kit based on their own styles.  You can see just what I mean by going over to the 12 Kits of Occasions blog!  The supplies in the kit are also listed there.

This month, Birgit put together the kit using the theme Fairy Tales.  She sent out the most darling images, die cut pieces, and papers with lots of room to let our imaginations go wild!  Here are my cards using the kit:

I Copic colored and cut this gnome and his little accessories, colored a background for him, framed it with a MFT scalloped frame onto one of the patterned papers from the kit, and also used an included sentiment.
This "Big" guy was in our kit, along with the cupcake, papers, and sentiment.  I added a Paper Smooches building die cut out of scraps to give perspective to his size.
Birgit included little intricate die cuts - so whimsical!  I colored them all by smooshing them in various Distress Oxide inks and arranged them on a Oxide smooshed background cut from an MFT Stitched rectangle.  The sentiment and blue card base was included in the kit!

This voluptuous fairy was so fun to color!  Everything on this card was included in the kit except that I die cut the MFT Wonky aperture, cut a few LF stars out of the glitter paper, stamped words from HOTP, and added a little glitter glue.
Birgit included sequins in our kit so I knew I wanted to make a shaker card.  The mermaid and her little friend came pre-cut, and I colored them to match those gorgeous papers from the kit!  The turtle was attached with Copic-colored thread to the inside of a PTI shaker window.
This little darling and the mushrooms were also pre-cut.  I colored them to go with this adorable paper, added a MFT scalloped border for the grass, and a MFT frame around the included sentiment.
I wanted to use all those pretty little die cuts and all those beautiful design papers, so I found various stitched rectangles in my stash and die cut a color blocked background.  I cut apart the sentiment that was included in the kit, and added Lawn Fawn little white flowers and hearts to fill in the empty blocks.

I want to thank Birgit for the opportunity to play along with these twelve talented and lovely ladies!  I had a blast!

Thank you for coming over to visit!  I hope you have a wonderful day!
Kara

23 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness Kara, I don't know where to begin. Your cards are all so amazing! First lets start with that darling little gnome scene. When you sent me that card to add to the 12 Kits blog, I just sat there studying your coloring and the creative scene you designed. It is so stinkin' cute!! Your giant dragon holding the cupcake in the city scene is brilliant, as is the little swimming turtle on a string on your shaker card. You are just so clever! Your coloring skills are amazing and I love how you think out of the box. You've inspired me over and over both creatively and as a person and I can't thank you enough for joining us this month. Sending you the biggest (hug) my friend.

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  2. Kara, welcome to the team! Your coloring always blows my mind! You've captured Birgit's love of Fairy Tales, turning every single piece of her kit into a little masterpiece! Thanks so much for showing us how it's done!!! lol xx
    =] Michele

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  3. Kara, couldn't wait to see what you'd do with the kit. I think Birgit put it together with you in mind. Saw the gnome card, and it took me back to Kansas and watching you work your 'magic' with coloring. These are 7 works of art!!! Your coloring on the voluptuous fairy is downright scary, it's so good! Completely enchanting!

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  4. WOW! So many incredible cards Kara! So creative and stunning. Love your sweet mermaid card with that sweet turtle! And your first card is over the top, would love to be sitting on top of that tree branch to see what is happening inside that wee house! Really love them all, you are so talented! So happy you played along with us this month!

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  5. WOW...I don't know where to even begin either Kara! Every single card is a masterpiece!! Your 1st card is frameable...your coloring is pure perfection and I am just in awe! The whole little scene you created is just so sweet and truly MAGICAL!! And your dragon card with the city scene behind him is incredible...again, FABULOUS coloring but also love how you showed the depth and dimension with this card!! Your mermaid shaker card is also as sweet as can be and yet again just beautifully colored!! And oh my, but your buxom beauty is just a hoot and love, LOVE her coloring too!! What sweet, sweet coloring on your lovely little towny fairy too...she truly is magical!! Every one of these cards is such a treat my friend...LOVED them all!! :0)

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  6. Oh Kara, what a wonderful job you did with this kit. I love seeing everyone's take each month. These are truly works of art and so colorful and fun. I love the mermaid shaker card, she is adorable.

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  7. Kara your coloring is out of this world ! I love how you brought each of the images to life! I can't believe you drew that log behind the gnome on the first one! Absolutely amazing! My favorite card here is the fairy home! Love the coloring and the little fairy coming out the door!

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  8. It's always so fun to guest design for this fun group, so first of all Congratulations for that! I'm sure you knocked their socks off, as you have mine, with your sensational makes! Your coloring and eye for design are pure poetry to me!! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. OMG, friend, your cards are over the top outstanding! You blow mw away with every new card on your blog. These are all so fun and fantastic! You did Birgit proud!

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  10. Wow! Your colouring is incredible and your cards are truly magical!

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  11. Oh my gosh, Kara, these cards are over the top fantastic. You have created some wonderful magical scenes.

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  12. Hi Kara, so happy to have you joining us this month! Your cards are all a treat for the eyes! Your coloring skills are exceptional. The gnome card blows my mind, the dragon is adorable and you've colored Edna to perfection!

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  13. WOW!! Your cards are amazing!! I LOVE your ink smooshing and your scenes are delightful!!

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  14. AWESOME cards from the kit Kara!! You did an amazing job designing so many adorable cards. Each one is so uniquely creative and fun. Great work! xx

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  15. Oh my, you have outdone yourself here with all these beautifully colored pieces! I feel like I just looked at a gorgeous picture book where every page is more magical than the last one!

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  16. Wow, Kara ... what a gorgeous collection of cards ... you did the 12 Kits team proud as their GD! In line with the fairy theme, your colouring is just magical (can you wave a magic wand in my direction?!) ... I especially love how you've showcased that wonderful 'believe with all your might' quote with the sweetest images! Hugs, Anita :)

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  17. Kara, every one of your cards are positively amazing! Love what you've created with Birgit's wonderful kit. You are so very creative! Love your coloring and the details you've added like the log on the first card and the skyline behind the dragon. Just scrolling through your post is such a joy! We're so very happy that you were able to join us this month!!

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  18. Kara!!!!! What yo have done with your cards is absolutely amazing! Each one has come to life in a way only you can make happen! The coloring is beyond my dreams! I can tell you enjoyed creating! Hugs to you!

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  19. Oh my, what imagination you've used to create this fun set of cards with the kit. Just visited Kim to see what she'd done with the kit, and it's so amazing that each of you has used similar supplies, yet made unique cards with the products. These are just adorable, and I think my fav (as it was with Kim as well) is that fabulously cute little mermaid. But I also am loving the dragon in the city too. Clever to place the cupcake in his 'hand'. Great cards, Kara. TFS

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  20. Wow, wow, wow. I really love all the fantastic cards you made with this kit. I think my favorite is the dragon with the skyline. Really makes him look huge.

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  21. OMGosh what an array of sheer beauty. Every card is a piece of brilliance. So much to just keep gazing at. I am in awe of your talent Kara. Just can't stop looking at each one and still seeing something new. Amazing kit.

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  22. Wow! It's easy to see why Birgit invited you to guest design this month. I'm completely blown away by your coloring skills! Every single card is a masterpiece. I even showed my husband, and he was completely wowed as well. It is impossible to choose a favorite. Love them all!

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  23. Holy moly!! Kara these are terrific!! I am blown away by your talent and how different each one of these card are. That first one has my heart! Congrats on your GD spot... They couldn't have picked anyone better!

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