Creations By Kindra

Fabulous Friday

2012-02-24T05:00:00.001-06:00

So... It's Friday! Woo Hoo!! Although I don't know why I'm so excited it's Friday because I do have to work all weekend... hmmm. I guess there is just something about Friday that reminds me that a day off from work will soon come! =)

If it being Friday isn't enough to get you excited, how about a new Wryn image from Tiddly Inks? I thought so! Without further adieu here she is!

using: Watch Doing Wryn

Isn't she just fabulous! I added the thank you stamp down at the bottom... but this images is so cool because you can use it for just about any occasion! When I started this card it wasn't my intention to make her so "blue" but it just sort of turned out that way. I found these beautiful roses from Prima and I just had to use them!

I'm still in the learning stage of using my copics. Unfortunately, I don't have too many to choose from. But thanks to the other AMAZING artist on the Tiddly Inks design team, I do believe I am gradually getting better =) So thank you to all of my amazing team mates for your inspiration!!

Have a GREAT weekend y'all!

-Kindra

So sweet

2012-02-20T18:08:00.001-06:00

Today I'm sharing a card with you that I made using an older image from Whimsie Doodles. I love this image in itself but I also love how it comes in a bundle of 6 images and all for only $5.00! You can make 6 cards for 6 different occasions using images that cost less than $1.00 a piece! Sweet!!

using: Sentiment- edibles

Materials used: Scrap cardstock and patterned paper, wrinkled ribbon, pearls, buttons, embroidery floss, and paper punches by Martha Stewart crafts. Oh, and my sewing machine =)

I paper pieces this entire image and cut out the pieces to layer on top of foam for added dimension. I also chalked around each piece to add a little more color depth.

I am also entering this card in the folowing challenge:

Pollycraft- ribbon and buttons

CES Challenges- Spots and Dots

Allsorts- anything goes
Totally Paper Crafts- Ribbon/ Bows

Hope everyone has a great week!

-Kindra

Oh, Scrap!

2012-02-20T08:25:00.001-06:00

So I'm getting an early start this morning before the kids get into their full crazy mood for the day. I love the first few hours of the morning when they are still a little bit sleepy and will actually sit still for awhile.=)

Today I'm bringing you a card I made for this months Whimsie Doodles Challenge. The theme is "Oh, Scrap!" Your card has to be made using scraps of textured cardstock and patterned paper. I personally love this challenge because I have sooo much paper! I'm fairly confident I could wallpaper the entire house with it! It's nice to make use of all the extra tid bits of paper laying around.

Theme: Oh, Scrap!

Using: Purse Lizzie

Materials used: Whimsie Doodles image, copic markers, foam squares, scrap cardstock, scrap paper from My Minds Eye, button, pearls, and wrinkle ribbon from Shari's Paper Trail on etsy.

Thanks so much for looking! Have a great week everyone!
-Kindra

Everything that sparkles...

2012-02-14T14:58:00.000-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you blog friends! I personally don't care too much for the holiday but I do love creating projects for it! Since pink is my color it makes Valentine's Day so much more enjoyable =)

Today at Tiddly Inks there is a super fun challenge going on! The challenge goes on for 2 weeks so be sure to enter at a chance to win a cool prize! We are also welcoming a brand new member to the Tiddly team so be sure to stop by and say Hi to Lou!! She's so talented and i know you will enjoy seeing her work as much as I do!

Theme: Sparkles!!

Using: Wryn and Mo- Love You Most

materials used: Sparkle cardstock and patterned sparkle paper, ribbon, prima daisy flowers, recollections flowers and leaves (from Michaels) self adhesive pearls, chalk, and spellbinders die cuts. Oh, and Copics of course =)

I made this card with some of the brightest colors that I've used in a long time and I think it turned out good. Kinda brightened my day after having some rough weather here in the midwest. Thanks so much for looking!!

-Kindra

2012-02-09T20:40:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone! Man has life been kicking me in the butt lately! Whew! Seems like there is ALWAYS something coming up that I hadn't planned on. Can someone say vacation? =) Anyhow, I'm bringing you a card I made for the Meljen's Design challenge this week!

Theme: Pastels

Using: Double Scoop Ice cream

I bought this stamp over a year ago I believe and have just now gotten around to using it! I absolutely fell in love with it and I'm so glad I used it for this challenge. i didn't plan on the card being mostly pink and purple but hey, it works!

Be sure to check out the Meljen's blog and enter YOUR challenge card for the week!

Thanks for looking!!

-Kindra

Heartfelt Love

2012-02-07T17:13:00.001-06:00

So Christy over at Tiddly Inks has outdone herself once again with a set of new and super adorable Wryn images! And the best news... she has 2 more coming out next week! That's 4 new Wryn images! I have loved using each and every one of them! Today I'm sharing a project I made using one of the new digi's =)

Using: Wryn- Heartfelt Love

I had so much fun making this card. I thought it went along with Valentine's Day perfectly! I even tried to make a V-day card without using pink =) I am currently in love with the Lost & Found paper collection by My Mind's Eye. I got 4 awesome 6 x 6 paper packs and that paper is going fast! lol All of the paper used on this card came from the Union Square paper pack. And the best part... you can get the paper 50% off this week at Hobby Lobby! ( that makes the paper pack just $3.00 = )

Thanks so much for looking! I can't wait to see what you create!

-Kindra

New Realease Day at Whimsie Doodles!

2012-02-05T14:16:00.000-06:00

It is that fun time of the month again over at Whimsie Doodles! They are releasing 5 super cute images that are now available for purchase! Here is a card I made using: Easter Lizzie
!

This card was fun and super easy to make =) I just layered some cardstock and lace, colored and shaded my image, and added a few tulips using a Martha Stewart craft punch!

Here are a few new images from Whimsie Doodles!

Pie Lizzie

80's Rock Lizzie

Easter Lizzie

Thank you so much for looking! I hope you enjoy the images as much as I am!

2012-02-04T17:45:00.000-06:00

So today is my 27th birthday and I was having a little "quarter life crises" when I realized that the cliche is so true... age is just a number and it's all about how you feel on the inside! So today I'm CELEBRATING being another year older and hopefully a little bit wiser than last year =)

Here is a little card I made using an image from Meljen's Designs!

I also wanted to share with you a sneak peak of a new project that I will reveal tomorrow! It's a card I made using a new release image form Whimsie Doodles! I can't wait for you to see what they are releasing this month!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the full project photo! I'm off now to eat pizza and spend some time with all my best friends =)

-Kindra

Great Catch!

2012-02-02T20:39:00.002-06:00

Today I'm bringing you a card I made using a new image from Whimsie Doodles. With Valentine's Day around the corner they have some amazingly cute images to fit the occasion!

Using: Great Catch

This card was so easy to make and it didn't take me long at all! And the best part was... I used ALL scraps! I was going through my craft cabinet and realized I had sooo many scraps of everything laying around. So... my goal is to use them up whenever possible.

I'm also proud that I managed to make a Valentine's card using only a tid bit of pink! I must say I use pink on just about EVERY card I make so this is an accomplishment for me =) Thanks so much for looking!

-Kindra

Tiddly Inks Hop Winner and New Challenge!

2012-01-31T18:04:00.001-06:00

First of all I want to thank each and every one of you who participated in the Tiddly Inks blog hop we had a few weeks ago. I apologize that I'm just now getting around to this post! I had an emergency medical issue that I had to deal with and it took all my time and energy (not to mention money as well...lol) But I'm finally back on my feet, pain free, and back in the swing of things =)

I LOVED reading each and every comment that was left on my blog during the Tiddly Inks Hop. I am so thankful for the blogging community out there and all the encouragement that was brought my way. I am so grateful! Using random.org Carisa was chosen as the winner of the free digital image! Congrats Carisa!!

So now that I have missed 2 weeks and countless projects... I will start back up where I left off with a Tiddly project! They have a fantastic challenge going on this week! Don't forget to enter YOUR project HERE!

Theme: Valentine

My Project using: Hedgie Hugg

Also, this week at Tiddly Inks there are some brand new images!! Wryn is back and sweeter than ever!!

Wryn and Mo- Love You Most

Wryn Blossoms

Thanks again to everyone for their kind words and support =) I will back shortly with some new projects so share!! have a wonderful day =)

-Kindra

Friends are the Flowers of Life - Tiddly Inks Blog Hop

2012-01-13T12:00:00.042-06:00

It's time for the first Tiddly Inks blog hop of the year! I'm so excited!! The theme for the hop today is friendship =) To keep things simple the blog hop is based on the Challenge Blog Home Page. Instead of directing you to the next page, we suggest you open a new window for the hopping around.Click control when you click on each link and it will open a window. When you are done visiting me today just click HERE to return to the mail list. There you will also find where the prizes are listed =)

My project today was made using: Party Time Pixies

I had so much fun making this card! I had been wanting to use this image for awhile now and this seemed like the perfect time! Friends are VERY important to me and I love being able to create something special for them.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to leave a comment and share a little love today. You never know... I may just pick a lucky winner who will get this digi stamp for free ;)

Have a great weekend!!

-Kindra

Tiddly Inks.... what's coming this week!

2012-01-11T21:01:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone! So it's going to be a VERY exciting week over at Tiddly Inks! We are having our first blog hop of the year! You will have the opportunity to hop around and see all of our new and exciting projects and also chances to win FREE images! Who doesn't love that! So check back with me here on Friday!!

New Release Day at Whimsie Doodles!

2012-01-05T22:13:00.000-06:00

It's that time again at Whimsie Doodles! Since joining the Whimsie Doodles team over 3 months ago I find myself getting super excited every time a new set of images come out! I'm planning a short vacation here in the next few weeks and I'm hoping to catch up and make projects with them all! =) And here they finally are:

Here is my first new release project:

using: Shy Cupid

I started my coloring this shy cupid with my copic markers. (I'm still in the learning process for sure =) I them paper pieced her dress, cut out some custom clouds and layered my background. I also added a little machine stitching and some pearls.

I can't wait to show you the rest of my Whimsie Doodles projects I have in the making. Thanks for looking!

-Kindra

it's a "Wryn" Wednesday!

2012-01-04T03:00:00.000-06:00

So I can't get over how adorable the new Wryn images are over at Tiddly Inks! Cristy has outdone herself again with the most beautiful and delicate images. With 5 new "Wryn" stamps to choose from I'm sure you will find at least one to fall in love with! (If not all 5!!) And guess what.. they are on sale!

Here are a few of my projects:

using: Wryn -Grow a Little Love

Mini Card Set using: Wryn- Grow a Little Love & Close to my Heart

Also coming out this week is some brand new images from Whimsie Doodles! Here is a sneak peak at a project I made using one of the new images!!

Thanks so much for checking out my projects! I will have another fun post for you tomorrow =)

-Kindra

Happy Little Whales

2012-01-03T15:37:00.001-06:00

So it's my first blog post of the year! I hope 2012 is off to a great start for everyone! I don't know about you but with every new year comes a sense of a fresh start and who couldn't use that!

This week at Meljen's they are having another fun challenge! Don't forget to enter as you could win some adorable Free digi images! Click HERE to go and enter at Meljen's Blog!

This week's challenge: use BLUE

My project using: Happy Little Whale

For this card I used my photo editing program (Paint Shop Pro.) I used the original stamp as it was and then I mirrored the image and took it down a few sizes for the smaller whale. It was VERY simple to do and a fun way to use the same image in a different way. I then picked out my paper of choice and printed off my little whales adding a few 3D embellishments.

Thanks so much for taking a peek! I appreciate all the support from you all out in blog land =)

-Kindra

New Images are coming from Tiddly Inks!

2012-01-02T14:32:00.000-06:00

I've been having fun today playing around with some brand NEW images that are being released from Tiddly Inks tomorrow! I cannot wait to show you my projects and I just know you will fall in love with them too! Here is a sneak peak!!

See you back soon with my new Wryn projects!!

-kindra

2011-12-26T08:24:00.000-06:00

Christmas is over and I have one day to relax, get my house back in order, and spend time with my kids before work starts back up tomorrow. But there is nothing but smiles today and it makes me so happy to know that all of our needs have been met and we have made it through a difficult year! Sometimes things actually work out and it's a GREAT feeling! =)

So... with much love in my heart I made this card using an absolutely fabulous image from Tiddly Inks! I just love this precious image. Maybe because it reminds me of my own daughter (on a good day when she's behaving of course =) It's a very simple design but the Tiddly image makes the card!

using: You Are On My Mind

Thanks again for stopping by! I hope everyone had a FANTASTIC Holiday weekend!!

-Kindra

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T21:40:00.000-06:00

So I finally got a chance to upload and edit a few pictures tonight. Christmas is finally over and it was a fantastic one at that! I feel blessed that in my current situation I was still able to provide a generous Christmas for my 2 little ones. God is good!! Today was a great reminder that family is everything and love encompasses all! Here is one of my last Christmas projects for the year =)

This is a sweet candy/cocoa jar I made this week for a white elephant gift exchange! The image is available for purchase at Whimsie Doodles! (and don't worry.... he made it to a good home =)

using: Snowman Cocoa

Stay tuned for some more great projects the rest of this week! I'm looking forward to getting back to work =) Also... I'm thinking about bringing some tutorials your way starting after the first of the year! HAPPY HOLIDAYS and thanks for looking!

It's a Whimsie Wednesday!

2011-12-14T07:30:00.000-06:00

So I've been having lots of fun with the new December release images from Whimsie Doodles! I can't believe all the a-Dorable images that came out this month!! Here's a picture of my latest project =)

using: Snow Buddy

Have a wonderful week!
-Kindra

Tiddly Tuesday!

2011-12-13T07:25:00.000-06:00

Wow! Christy at Tiddly Inks has done it again with some amazing new digi's this week!!! I have been so busy this month with work and trying to get ready for Christmas.... it will be my first Christmas with just me and my 2 precious little kiddos and it's much harder than I thought it would be! I REALLY wish I had more time to create!! BUT I'm planning on taking a few days of vacation in January and hopefully I can make up for lost time =)

Here is a new card I made using : Little Hopper

Want to know my FAVORITE thing about Tiddly images? You can make the most simple card into something fantastic just by adding a Tiddly stamp =) Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!

-Kindra

Meljen's Challenge and New Release!

2011-12-12T11:31:00.000-06:00

It's that time of the week again to bring you some amazing new images from Melissa at Meljen's and a fun new challenge! Check out the fun new images available at Meljen's Designs!

This week's challenge at Meljen's is:

Use GREEN
(a little or a lot, it's up to you!)

Submit your challenge project HERE

Here's my project using: Cozy Winter Wolf Pup

This was a super easy card to make =) I just colored my image with copics, stitched a border on my background with a sewing machine, cut out some cute little felt flowers with my cuttle bug, and... BAM! My card was finished ;)

Hope the week is off to a great start for everyone! See ya soon!

-Kindra

Oh La La

2011-12-07T16:51:00.000-06:00

With the weather starting to turn bitter cold over parts of the country it's time to warm things up a bit!! Tiddly Inks has an awesome challenge going on this week! Be sure to visit the Tiddly Challenge Blog to enter!

The theme is: Oh La La- a sexy card to warm things up!

Here is a card I made using: Druscilla

Have fun! I know I loved working with the tiddly images for this challenge!

-Kindra

Whimsie Doodles December Release!

2011-12-05T07:47:00.000-06:00

All I can say is "Wow!" Whimsie Doodles has some amazing new release images this month!! (and plenty of them!) I have had a good time working with these images and I'm just getting started! Here is my first card share of the month.

using: chillin' with my snowmies

I'm not sure how I liked how the card turned out but I know one thing.... these snowmen are just adorable!! Playing along with a Deconstructing Jen challenge I made this a very simple card by just adding a few embellishments and ribbon =)

....More NEW RELEASE images!!

Thanks so much for taking a peek and don't forget to grab your own favorite stamps! I will be featuring projects using these adorable images all month long!

-Kindra

It's a Whimsie Weekend!

2011-12-04T11:45:00.001-06:00

So it's Saturday and bitter cold out here in the Midwest! It's the perfect time to stay inside and craft! So this weekend I will be working with my new images from Whimsie Doodles! I can't reveal them to you just yet but here is a sneak peak ;)

Hmmm.... Stay tuned as tomorrow I will be revealing the entire project! Until then, Here is a few birthday cards I made also using images from Whimsie Stamps!

Using: Gnome Surprise

Using: Shell a bration

Have a GREAT weekend!!

-Kindra

a-Mazing Meljen's

2011-12-01T03:00:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone! So... I'm officially a Newbie to the Meljen's Design Team! I was so excited to be able to snag a spot on this team! It was the amazing images of Melissa at Meljen's that got me started working with digital stamps about a year ago. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to my time working with such a talented group of ladies with some of the best digital stamps around! =)

Be sure to check out the brand NEW images hitting the shop today as well as another fun challenge on the Meljen's Blog!

I made this card using the cute little Ornament Mouse stamp available at the Meljen's Shop!

Thanks so much for looking and stayed tuned for MANY more Meljen's projects =)

-Kindra

Flower Power

2011-11-20T14:22:00.000-06:00

It's time for another Whimsy Challenge! This week at Whimsy Inspiration Challenges blog we have a great challenge for you! The theme this week is:

Flower Power
Add a flower and a sentiment to your project!

The lucky winner will receieve 5 FREE digital images from the whimsy store!

Here is a card I made using Sharing the Warmth.

Thanks for looking and have fun!!

-Kindra

11/11/11 Challenge Time!

2011-11-11T20:19:00.000-06:00

Whew! What a day week it has been =) Today is 11/11/11 and 11 happens to be my lucky number! It's also my favorite uncles birthday so "Happy Birthday Uncle T!"

On a crafty note... there are so many awesome challenges going on this week! If you are like me you LOVE a good challenge! This month Whimsie Doodles has a great TAG challenge! Just create or feature a tag on your project! Here is my project!

Using: Candy Cane Elfing

Starting this month, we will have two (2) winners for each challenge! One (1) lucky winner will be drawn at random to win a FREE Whimsie Doodles image, of their choice, from our latest release. And the second winner will join our team as a Guest Artist in January 2012!!

If you would like to be considered for the Guest Artist spot, you must...
- Have a blog
- Use a Whimsie Doodles image on your challenge creation
- Place an asterisk(*) by your linked name, so we know you are interested
- Be willing and able to join us the entire month of January 2012
In return...
- you will receive the ENTIRE January 2012 digital release
- a link to your blog will be placed on the Whimsie Doodles blog for the month
- you will be provided with a Guest Artist badge to display on your blog

Make sure to check out our Monthly Challenge Details page above for all rules and specifics.

Thanks for looking and check back for some more awesome challenges coming soon!

-Kindra

Cookie Fairy

2011-11-09T19:31:00.001-06:00

Whimsie Doodles is in the spot light again with a new fairy! Last week I brought you the Shy Fairy and today I'm featuring the Cookie Fairy! Hehe! Aren't these little girls so much fun! I enjoyed working with her so much I made 2 cards. =)

Want my advice? Go pick up the Cookie Fairy today!

Thanks for looking!

-Kindra

Tiddly Ink Challenge

2011-11-09T17:48:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone! I have FINALLY had one of those productive weeks that I'm always wishing for! I've gotten about 10 projects done and it feels Amazing! I picked up a few new copics (the collection is still small but it's growing =) and I also got a set of 72 prismacolor pencils! It's been an early Christmas for me! Oh, the things I get excited about these days =)

So today I want to feature a Christmas card I made using Tiddly Inks!

This week at Tiddly Inks the challenge is: Anything goes!

I made this card using the Christmas Princess stamp! Be sure to check out there store for this stamp and soooo many other cute ones!

Want to enter the Tiddly Challenge? Just click HERE to submit your project on their blog!

Thanks for taking a peek and have an awesome week!

-Kindra

Eternal Love

2011-11-08T15:38:00.000-06:00

Yesterday was my day off from work and it was cold and rainy so... I shut myself up and watched some Twilight movies! The new one is coming out at the end of the month and I'm kind of excited to see it =) In the spirit of the Twilight mood... I made this card using an adorable image from Tiddly Inks!

Vamp Me

Thanks so much for taking a peek! I have another card using a Tiddly Inks image that I will post soon! Have a great week!

-Kindra

Whimsie Doodles on Facebook!

2011-11-07T17:03:00.000-06:00

Hey Guys! Just wanted to spread some fun news today that Whimsie Doodles has a NEW Facebook fan page! Click HERE to visit the new page and be sure to "like" us! There is also a freebie image you can pick up too!

Have a great week!
-Kindra

New Realease Day at Whimsie Doodles!

2011-11-05T05:53:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! It's that time again for some brand NEW amazing images from Whimsie Doodles! I get so excited every month to play around with their new images. Being on the Whimsie Doodles design team has been an absolute blast and I'm thankful for every month I get to design for such a great team!

Here is a card I made using the new Shy Fairy stamp!

Be sure to stop by Whimsie and check out their newest stamps!!
Click HERE for the Whimsie Store =)

Here are just a few new images:

Shy Fairy

Cookie Fairy

Sleigh Ride Elfing

Thanks for looking!!!

-Kindra

Whimsy Blog Hop Time!

2011-11-01T07:54:00.000-05:00

It's time for some awesome NEW releases over at Whimsy Stamps! We are having a blog hop starting today to show off some of the new stamps now available!

The hop will run for 1 week and end on Tuesday 8th November at 12 Noon EST.

The Grand Prize winner of the hop will be chosen from the very last stop and will receive 5 new digital stamps of their choice from Whimsy! There will also be 2 winners chosen at random to win a digi image of their choice so be sure to leave comments along the way!

If you are coming from TONI's blog you are in the right place!

Here is a card I made using a new image from Kathryne called Merry Berry!

Next stop on the hop is: DOMI

Full Blog Hop List:

Margreet http://margreets-scrapcards.blogspot.com

Pop's http://popscards.blogspot.com/

Toni http://cuppa-craft.blogspot.com

Kindra http://creationsbykindra.blogspot.com/

Domi http://www.mephisto-domi.blogspot.com

Shannah http://photoholic-sb.blogspot.com/

Jackie http://papermoments.blogspot.com

Christmas Preview

2011-10-31T11:38:00.000-05:00

So I know Christmas is still almost 2 months away...but if you are like me you start working on your Christmas projects early! Wither it's making cards, ornaments, keepsake items, or gift bags I have my hands full with projects waiting to get started or be finished! Here are a few items from my Holiday collection that may help you get your projects finished in time this year =) All of my items are available for purchase in my etsy shop! Just click HERE to check out my items!

New Whimsy Challenge!

2011-10-30T09:56:00.000-05:00

It's time for another fun challenge over on the Whimsy Inspirations blog! This week's challenge is... Button It!! Use at least one button on your project =) Here is the card I made using the Flower Blossom Tree now available for purchase at Whimsy Stamps!

The Lucky winner of this week challenge will receive 5 FREE digital Stamps!

Dont' forget also...As well as a random winner being chosen each challenge one lucky player who has used a Whimsy Stamps image (rubber or digital) will have the opportunity to be a guest designer for a future challenge.If you have used a whimsy Image and would like to be a future guest please add GDT to your name when entering, The guest designer will be able to choose a digi stamp of their choice from the store to create their guest card too!

Remember anyone can enter our challenge and we don't mind you combining with other challenges either! Please Remember No more than 3 entries per challenge and all we ask is that you add a link in your blog post to tell your friends you entered the Whimsy Inspirations Challenge

Whats New in My Neighborhood

2011-10-12T16:03:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! I'm showing off some new projects today along with some info on some super awesome challenges!

For starters... Whimsie Doodles has an AMAZING Breast Cancer Awareness challenge going on right now! They are offering some great BCA images for purchase at a discounted price and ALL PROCEEDS are donated to Breast Cancer research! How awesome is that!!! Just click HERE to go to the challenge site! Using the Save the Hooters stamo I created this card:

Please take the time to check it out!!

Also this week over at Whimsy Stamps Challenge Blog there is a great Die Cuts/Punches challenge going on. The winner receives a $15.00 gift certificate to the Whimsy Store! Here is my die cut project:

Using the NEW Autumn Friends digital stamp I created this fun little fall card. It is available for purchase at Whimsy Stamps! Be sure to check out the fun challenge!

Thanks for looking =)
-Kindra

New Release Day At Whimsie Doodles!

2011-10-05T04:59:00.000-05:00

Yay! New release images have hit Whimsie Doodles! With some awesome images for Christmas ans Halloween you will be sure to find something to fit your needs! And don't forget about the AMAZING Breast Cancer Awareness images that have already been added! Here are a few new release images =)

Using the new Tis the Season images above I made this card my enlarging the present image!

Thanks for looking and be sure ot check back for some more creations using Whimsie Doodles!

-Kindra

Cute Little Candy Corn

2011-10-04T16:33:00.000-05:00

It's time for another fun challenge over at Meljen's Designs! This weeks challenge was to use a square and a circle on the same project! Using the Cute Little Candy Corn image I made these cute little Halloween cards.

Tomorrow is also a new release day at Whimsie Doodles! They have some AMAZING new images coming out! here is a sneak peek at one of them! Enjoy =)

Cottage Creation

2011-09-26T17:44:00.000-05:00

This month over at Whimsy Stamps a beautiful New set of Birdhouse Cottages were released by Moon Cookie Gallery Digital Collection - illustrated by Natalie Michalski ! With 12 cottages in all you will be sure to find one that fits you!! I had an extremely hard time just picking one to work with so I ended up using 4 different cottages to make up my canvas piece. I chose:
-Cute Cottage
-Dainty Cottage
-Garden Cottage
-Quirky Cottage

I started off with a 12 x 12'' blank canvas piece that I picked up at Micheal's last week at 60% off! Yay for awesome sales! I then re-sized the cottage images to around 4'' wide.

I then picked out my colors and shaded in the cottages using my copic markers. After I was done shading I stitched a border around each image using my sewing machine and a classic stitch. I also did a zig zag stitch around the background border.

After I was done with the Stitching I picked out a sentiment for the middle of the canvas along with some extra buttons I had laying around. The sentiment I chose is by Ann Vento and is also available at Whimsy Stamps!

The last element I added were some felt flowers in the bottom left hand corner. I made them cutting nesting circles out of felt. I added some paper leaves that I also picked up at Michael's and some button centers.

Thanks for looking and check back soon with some brand NEW Whimsy images!

-Kindra

Country Pumpkin

2011-09-20T17:06:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone! I have totally gotten bit my the fall bug this week. The weather here has really started to cool down and I'm anxious to start getting those fall decorations out! I picked up this adorable little pumpkin image from the NEW Meljen's website! It's called the Country Star Pumpkin.

I added some flower embellishments that I made using felt, prima leaves, pearls, and ribbon!

There is also a great challenge going on this week at Meljen's Challenge Blog!

The challenge is Paper Piercing.

Using my sewing machine I stitched a border around the outside of my card. Thanks for looking!

-Kindra

Meet The Divas Blog Hop!

2011-09-15T03:00:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone!! My name is Kindra and I'm super excited about joining the Whimsie Doodles Team! We have a fantastic blog hop going on today and I hope you will take the time to visit everyone's blogs! For a complete list of today's blog rotation visit Whimsie Doodles! Here is a little about me!

5 Doodlelicious Things About Me

1. My first paper craft project was a scrapbook I made the year after I graduated High School that I filled with all of my favorite HS memories. I had a great time putting it together and I've been hooked on papercrafting every since!

2.When I'm not papercrafting, I enjoy... Well... I'm a full time working Single mom to 2 small children so my free time is VERY limited!! But when I'm not crafting I love to spend time with my kids (ages 7 and almost 2) travel, fish, read, and visit with friends. My kids are the very best part of my life and I love finding something new and exciting each day to be thankful for.

3. It's so hard to pick a favorite, but right now my favorite Whimsie Doodles image to create with is Frankie! I absolutely love crafting for Halloween and this little guy is just so stinking cute! He kinda reminds me of a vampire Frankenstein! lol

4. My favorite papercrafting technique would have to be... using my sewing machine!! I use my machine somehow on almost every project I create! I love experimenting with all of the different options and adding stitching to all of my projects!

5. My favorite embellishments to use are flowers! I started making flowers about 4 years ago and sold them online for a number of years. I have made over a thousand (yes you heard me right) over the years and somehow I just never get sick of them!

So now that you know a little bit about me... let me share some of my work!! The following projects were made using... you guess it...FRANKIE!

For this project I started by picking up a little unfinished wood coffin box. Only cost me $1.99 at Michaels! The I painted the outside black and using mod podge I attached all of my embellishments to the outside of the box. And be proud of me because I didn't even use any flowers! ;) I colored Frankie using my copic markers and attached him to the box using 3D foam squares. I'm still a beginner using copics but I'm trying to learn!

The second project I made using Frankie is just a basic Halloween card. I layered my background papers and sewed them together using just a basic stitch. The I just layered on some Halloween embellishments and popped Frankie on using some more 3D foam! Quick and simple and I think he turned out well!

Alright... Alright... Enough about me!! It's time for you to move on and meet the rest of the Doodlelicious Divas! Don't forget to visit the Whimsie Blog at the very end and leave a comment! You could be the winner of one of the fantastic New release September images!!!

Next stop is: Laura!

Love of Pets

2011-09-14T08:20:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone! It's time again for another fun Challenge at the Whimsy Stamps Challenge blog! The winner receives a FREE $15.00 gift certificate to the Whimsy store! Definitely worth playing along for!

Our Topic this week is

Love of Pets

Anything Pet Related and please add a sentiment

For this card I used the Whatzup Dog stamp by Chrissy Armstrong. Using my photo editing program I added the smaller dog by mirroring the large dog and removing the bone. After removing the bone with the eraser tool I just reshaped the mouth a bit! I love being able to use the same image twice on the same project but in different ways!

For the sentiment I used the Animal Companions Sentiments by Ann Vento which is brand NEW this month! For the sentiment I also cropped out a little dog image as well.
To purchase these stamps just click on the stamp name or visit Whimsy Stamps by clicking HERE!

Thanks everyone for taking a peek and be sure to join the Whimsy Challenge this week! To add your very own pet creation visit the Whimsy Stamps Challenge Blog!

Until Next time!
-Kindra

Whimsy Challenge Blog

2011-09-06T15:09:00.001-05:00

Whimsy Stamp has a NEW challenge blog!! We are now hosting weekly challenges with a lucky random winner of a $15.00 gift certificate!! Be sure to check out the blog and add it to your weekly blog stops!!

This week the challenge was SPARKLE AND SHINE!! Here is my project:

For this card I used the following stamps:

Flowers in Bloom Sentiments
Row of Flowers

-Kindra

Whimsy Stamp New release Day and Blog Hop!

2011-08-31T20:56:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! It's that time again already! Whimsy Stamp has some AMAZING brand NEW released to share today! I am blown away every month by the talented artist that I get to create with! Be sure to join in on the great blog hop we have going on today. You will get to see some great projects featuring all of the new stamps that are now available!

Here is a project I created using the new "Fall Angel Fairy" Stamp!

I colored this lovely little stamp using my copic markers. I also added some glittered paper flowers that I made from paper punches from EK Success.

Now it's HOP TIME!!

What to do: LEAVE COMMENTS! =) There will be 2 random blogs chosen as the winner of a digi image of their choice! How cool is that!

The Grand Prize winner of the hop chosen from the hope will receive 5 new digital stamps of their choice from Whimsy!

The hop will run for 1 week and end on Thursday 8th September at 12 Noon EST

Your very first stop is: ANN!!

For the complete blog hop rotation visit the Whimsy Stamps Home page!

Have a GREAT time!

-Kindra

Blast from the Past

2011-08-30T13:21:00.000-05:00

This week at Meljen's the challenge was to show your first project using one of their digital stamps. I had a hard time locating all of my photos but this was one of the very first cards I made! I'm still pretty new to the "digital world" but I had so much fun putting this little card together =) I made in August of last year.

The stamp I used was :Loving Ewe and can be purchased at WhimsyStamps.com!

Happy Crafting!!

-Kindra

2011-08-24T20:28:00.000-05:00

Today was my Monday at work and I can already tell that it's going to be a L O N G week! I don't mind working a full time job but man... between my job and being a single mom of 2 kids I don't get a lot of time to craft!! I find myself looking forward to my days off just so I can finish up a project =) Here is a card I made this week using a New release image from Whimsy Stamps. I love this image so much because it is so calm and sweet and can be used for all kinds of occasions!

Stamp Used: Forget Me Not

Until Next Time....

-Kindra

Wanting to Join Whimsie!!

2011-08-23T18:17:00.000-05:00

Okay, so working with digital stamps has been a passion of mine for a while now. you could say it's my "New Thing" =) I currently design for Whimsy Stamps as you all know but now I would LOVE to design for Whimsie Doodles as well! they are having an open DT call and I have applied. Keep your fingers crossed for me!! Here is one of the projects I submitted.

I created this card using the ADORABLE Patience Pixie stamp from Whimsie Doodles. It's only the second card I've made using my Copic Markers but I like the way it turned out. =)

Some other materials used were: Prima flowers, Prima pearls, Leaf die cuts (using Martha Stewart rose leaf punch) and I did some matching stitching around the edges of my card. Thanks so much for taking a peek!!

Oh! Here is one more mini card I made today also using a Whimsie Stamp Image. This little lion is actually a rubber cling stamp i picked up on SALE!

Have a GREAT week everyone and check back tomorrow for another fun project from the new August release at Whimsy Stamp!

-Kindra

A Whimsy Challenge- Stitch in Time

2011-08-20T19:35:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! I have another project using a wonderful new release digital image from Whimsy Stamp! I made the following card using an image from the Summer Memories Sentiments!

I have featured some new felt designs on this card as well. I always try and give my projects some dimension and felt is a great way to achieve that goal! The heart and leaves were all cut using Spellbinders Nestabilities dies in my cuddlebug machine =)

Whimsy Stamp also has a brand NEW CHALLENGE BLOG! I'm so excited about all the new challenges and the GREAT images they are giving away to the winners! This weeks Challenge is to use STITCHING in your project! Don't worry... you don't need a sewing machine... I hand stitched my heart and leaves using embroidery floss and a large needle =)
To enter your own creation just visit the new Challenge Blog!

http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for taking a peek at my project! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! See ya soon with some new projects!

-Kindra

Wild Thing

2011-08-16T18:25:00.000-05:00

I've been sick and out of the look for over a week now! Today was the first day I was well enough to get up and create at the craft table. And man did it feel GREAT! I made a card today using an adorable image from Meljen's Designs. The stamp is: Cubbin' Around and is now available for purchase on the Whimsy Stamp website!

The Meljen's Designs challenge blog had a great challenge going on this week as well! The challenge was to use BLACK in your project! I noticed after I had finished the card that I had used all Halloween colors...lol.. but I still think it worked out well for the challenge. =)

All of the coloring on the tigers was done using plain ole crayola brand colored pencils. Yep... the ones you can get at Walmart right now for just a few dollars! I have started collecting Copic markers but as I am a single mom of 2... the process is slow! =) In the meantime I will settle for the cheap and inexpensive way to color my images!

Thanks for looking and don't forget to check out all the cool new images for August now available at Whimsy Stamp!

God Bless!
-Kindra

August Whimsy Hop!

2011-08-01T08:58:00.000-05:00

It's another fun release day at Whimsy Stamps!!! So we are having another fun blog hop to showcase all of the new designs! The hop will run for one week and a grand prize winner will be chosen to receive 5 new digital stamps of their choice from Whimsy, and will also get a chance to use those new digital images as a guest designer for Whimsy for the entire month of June! Two random winners will also receive one digital image of their choice! All you have to do is check out the blogs and leave comments!

In case you are just joining the hop the first stop is: Anita

So for my first project this week I chose a beautiful stamp called Summer Shade.

Sentiment used also from Whimsy Stamp!
Family Sentiment

Materials Used:
Cardstock
Satin Ribbon
Twine
Buttons
Pearls
Digi Image
Colored Pencils
Border Punch- Martha Stewart
Sewing Machine

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peek at my project! Next stop on the hop is.... Pattie!

Have a wonderful week!!

- Kindra

2011-07-19T11:37:00.000-05:00

I have to say it has been incredibly hot here in the midwest over the last week! I've taken advantage of being indoors in the cool air and created a card using a new digital release from Whimsy Stamp! There are some amazing new digital images available this month so be sure to check them all out!

additional friendship projects:

Thanks for taking a peek!

-Kindra

Whimsy Blog Hop Time!

2011-07-05T15:33:00.000-05:00

Whimsy stamp is hosting yet another awesome blog hop featuring some amazing new July releases! So stop on over to the Whimsy blog and start hopping!

2011-07-01T09:12:00.000-05:00

Another exciting release is out over at Meljens Designs. This week the new images are just super SWEET! I created this card for this weeks sketch challenge:

I'm also having a fun FREE GIVEAWAY on my facebook fan page. Just visit Kindra's Creations and leave a comment under the post for the chance at winning some fun patriotic embellishments. Have an awesome weekend!!

-Kindra

Whimsy Stamps Blog Hop

2011-05-31T20:15:00.000-05:00

Happy Wednesday! I'm excited to announce that I have joined an amazing new digital design team! I have been using their amazing digital images for awhile now and I'm so excited to be a part of such a talented group of ladies! To start off the new adventure I'm participating in their June Blog Hop! We have created some great projects from the new June images! Be sure to check them out and leave comments as there will be 3 lucky winners of free digital stamps!!

To start at the beginning visit the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Blog!

Here are a few projects I have created with the New June Release Images =)

Images will be available for purchase today at Whimsy Stamps!

Blog Hop will be going on until Wednesday June 8th at 12:00 noon EST.

Thanks for taking a peak at my new projects and enjoy the Hop!!

Next Stop is: Anneke!!

Sunshine and Stars

2011-05-29T20:22:00.001-05:00

Today sure felt like summer here in the Midwest. We have made it through a very tough few weeks full of storms and tornadoes and I loved seeing the sunshine =) Here are a few summer themed items I listed in my etsy store today...

And now on to some Holiday themed embellishments... My sons favorite Holiday is the 4th of July! I had a few request for the red, white and blue so here are just a few new items =)

Thanks so much for taking a peek at my new creations! Check back on Wednesday as I will be taking part in an awesome blog hop featuring Whimsy Stamps!

-Kindra

Flower Giveaway

2011-05-10T21:43:00.001-05:00

Thank you so much for everyone who checked out my flower tutorial for the blog hop! I enjoyed reading everyone's super kind comments as well! Congratulations to Mary Johnson who was chosen at random as the winner of a set of flowers handmade by me!

Thanks again and stay tuned for some new and exciting projects!

-Kindra

Beautiful Blooms and Tutorials

2011-05-06T17:32:00.000-05:00

First off... for those of you that visited my blog earlier today I'm VERY sorry about the late entry. had an emergency this morning do deal with. But I appreciate your patience and understanding!

This is my very first blog hop to be participating in and also my very first flower demo so thank you in advance for sharing in the experience with me!

Start Here -- Monica Edwards - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Here are the flowers I will demo today:

Materials Needed
- 1'' circle punch
- hole punch
-mini brad
-water bottle (optional)

Start by punching out 8 circles using your circle punch. I used a 1'' punch for these flowers but any size circle punch will do.

After punching out your circles, crinkle them up in to little balls. A water bottle might be necessary if using thicker type cardstock. If necessary just moisten the paper up before wadding them into balls. After this step gently unfold all of your circles.

After you unfold all of your circles, punch a hold in the centers. You can do this using a hole punch, an eyelet setter or simply using an exact-o knife. After you punch the holes, layer the circles and bind them together using a mini brad. (sold at local craft or scrapbooking
stores)

After attaching all the circles together, start by wadding up the center circle. Continues bunching up the 7 remaining circles.

After all 8 circles have been bunched up together, gently pull the petals apart for a "puff" flower look!

Now add a few leaves and you're ready to go! Here is a card I made using 3 of my puff flowers:

Thanks again for taking a look at my tutorial! If you have any questions I would be more than happy to answer them! Also... If you are interested in winning FREE set of my flowers just leave a comment! I will choose a lucky winner and announce the lucky winner on Monday!

Next Stop: Cassandra Harmon

for D A D

2011-04-18T20:28:00.000-05:00

I was finally able to get a few cards made up this week. What a hectic time life can be with a full time job and 2 kiddos! Here is the first one I made using a digital image from Meljen's Designs. I also entered it on the blog challenge this week!

Seeing Spring...

2011-03-27T09:52:00.000-05:00

The past few days here have been blistering cold! Just last week it was feeling like Spring! I'm so ready for the grass to start turning green and for the flowers to grow. So to put me in a better mood I made up a few sets of flowers last night when I got home from work. It was a good reminder that spring has got to come sometime!!

"Ocean Beach"

"Sweet Pea"

"Watermelon"

"Taffy"

"Country Garden"

a little something... SWEET!

2011-03-25T21:25:00.000-05:00

It's been awhile since I've done any weekly scrapbooking challenges.... and with the weather getting a bit nicer here in the mid-west it's motivated me to make some fun new creations. =) It's amazing what a little sun can do for the soul! Here are the challenges I've entered this week:

Meljens- Punches
Crafty Creations- Stitches
Little Red Wagon- Butterflies
Scrapbook Sisters- Anything Goes

Also this week for Whimsie Doodles:

Sentiment Banner:

A New Look

2011-03-25T08:41:00.000-05:00

So I've been having fun making embellishments for my etsy store and website for several years now. I've decided to change things up a but and move towards making some different items. I started making cards last week and have so much fun using different materials and such. I will be revamping my website here in the next month to showcase the new items. Until then I have will be listing my cards in my etsy shop upon completion. I have also been taking many special orders which I love so feel free to contact me with any ideas or special projects you may be thinking about!

TOAD-ally Fabulous Handmade card- $5.99

so SWEET Handmade Cupcake Card- $4.99

Thinking of YOU Handmade Card- $4.99

LIFE is Sweet Handmade Card- $4.99

.... and many more to come! Make sure to check back for pictures on my new MINI cards =)

-Kindra

Birthday Hat Embellishments

2011-02-25T10:30:00.000-06:00

New Beginnings

2011-01-20T11:53:00.000-06:00

So this past year has been a very trying time for me and my family! I want to thank everyone that has stuck in here with me through all the grit and grime. My husband and I of seven years have separated and I moved with my kids two weeks ago. We are all doing well and I have finally got everything unpacked and set up! My internet access is back and I can finally get back to a routine of crafting. Since I do work full time and have a very active little boy along with an infant girl... my postings will be limited. Here is how my new system will work:

Etsy:

1. All items I list on etsy will be already made and ready to ship!
2. All Items will ship within 48 hours of received and cleared payment. I DO NOT ship on the weekends. If paid on Friday, Items will not ship until Monday!
3. Custom orders may or may not be accepted depending on my schedule and what I think I can handle!
4. I will answer all conversations and e-mails as quickly as possible. Just please remember, I work crazy hours and have other obligations besides work and crafting as well!

Website:

My website is currently shut down. After having to refund several orders for lack of time to complete them, I thought it would be best to close the website for now. It is still up to view all of my items and if there is something you are interested in on the website please feel free to message me and see if it's possible for me to create you a custom order. I apologize for the inconvenience it caused! I loved running it but just don't have the time right now!

New Start
So again, I would like to thank everyone for their patience with me as I go through these new and difficult changes. I'm excited to start over in life and hope that my new system of crafting will be easy and efficient for everyone! Don't forget you can always e-mail me with any questions and be sure to look for my new updates on facebook!

k_snellin_3@hotmail.com
Facebook: Kindra's Creations

Sneak Peek at what I've been working on :

It's all about... L O V E

2010-12-13T15:21:00.000-06:00

So I know we haven't even gotten past Christmas yet but.... I couldn't help it. I love creating for Valentines day so I made just a few preview items of what's to come!

2'' "Sweet heart" flowers.
Can be made in any color scheme!
$2.89 for a set of 3

Pop-Up Heart tags.
I have tons of different saying available!
$3.29 for a set of 2

Heart Lollipops! Come in your choice of "Love, Sweat Pea, and Sweetie"
$3.19 for a set of 3

Thanks for looking! Feel free to e-mail me at k_snelling_3@hotmail.com with any questions or info on how to order!

And the Winner Is....

2010-11-28T22:52:00.000-06:00

Thank you all so much for entering my November Giveaway! I had a wonderful time reading about all of the many blessings we share and the things we are grateful for!! I'm sorry this post is a little late. Thanksgiving was more of a challenge this year than I had anticipated! I guess I had forgotten what it was like to have a 1 year old! Although my husband and I both had to work the Holiday, we still managed to have time for family and it was awesome. I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful day as well! And now, without further adieu.... The winner is..... KRISTEN!! Congratulations and thank you all once again for visiting my blog!

Be sure to check back in December for another great giveaway!

Fun Fall Giveaway!!

2010-11-14T16:21:00.000-06:00

So Thanksgiving is almost here and I can't believe it! It seems as although the Holidays creep up on me more quickly every year! In celebration of Thanksgiving I would like to have a very fun giveaway! Here is how to enter:

*Just leave a comment under this post sharing with us one thing you are thankful for! That's it!!

Want to have a better chance at winning? Here is few additional ways:

1. Post a link to my giveaway on your facebook or twitter page. Don't forget to leave me a comment letting me know you shared the love. =)
2. Refer a friend! Just tell them so post that "so and so" sent them in their comment!
3. Everyone that subscribes to my blog will automatically get an additional entry! (This includes all Old and New followers!)

Deadline to enter is: Thursday, November 25th! Winner will be announced on Friday the 26th!

Want to know what the Fall Giveaway is? It's EVERYTHING pictured below!

Thank you all in advice for checking out my blog!
Here are a few things I am thankful for this season:

My Beautiful and healthy children.
Changing Seasons.
Music! Art.
Grandma's delicious home cookin'
Time with Family
Awesome Fans like you!

C H A N G E S

2010-10-29T11:01:00.000-05:00

So I've been absent from the craft world for awhile now. I took on a lot of responsibilities this summer and haven't been able to keep up with them! Life has also been throwing lots of curve balls my way and with a husband and 2 kids you can always expect things to get derailed from time to time. I feel the need to apologize to my customers and those that support me for my lack of communication. I do hope that in the end everyone will leave satisfied and understand that I am a full time working mom that crafts on the side! So far everyone has been absolutely awesome and understanding and I appreciate it so much!

My goal is have things settled down in the next month or so. I hope to be able to re-fill my etsy store and be able to take on more custom orders. I have hated turning people down in the past few months but I just haven't had the time! If I have missed anyone or need to respond to a questions please feel free to e-mail me at k_snelling_3@hotmail.com. I will be trying to tie up all loose ends this weekend. I will be taking a few weeks to take a breather, regroup, and get back to the creative drawing board. I look forward to bringing you some new and fresh designs.

Photos By: Amanda Eaton Photography

Ocotober MPTS Mid-Month Challenge

2010-10-18T15:42:00.000-05:00

Wow, another month has gone by and I'm left wondering where the time has gone! I sat down this afternoon and created a card for the MPTS Blog. Here is this month's Challenge:

Theme: Nature- Great for fall! Leaves, flowers, etc!

Supplies: "piece" of the outdoors (like a pressed leaf or flower, twig, etc) and a vintage button/broach

I love doing any kind of fall project! Just the colors alone get me excited! Thanks for taking the time to look!

Ocotober MPTS Challenge Project

2010-10-01T10:36:00.000-05:00

Wow, is it October 1st already? I can't believe how fast the time is passing this year!! Since it's the first of the month it's time to reveal my project for the More Paper Than Shoes monthly Challenge! This design team is just full of wonderful and talented ladies and I'm having a great time being a part pf it! Here was the challenge:

"We don't want to be fairy and bright, we want to be scary and give them a fright"!

Requirements:
NO ORANGE or Yellow!!!

These two colors CANNOT be used on your project!!! Supplies: Glitter and ribbon Embellishment: Hand made flower Technique: embossing Surface: ANY

So, I wasn't quite paying attention on NOT using yellow! Oops! I'm glad I didn't use more but there are a few yellow buttons that accidentally snuck their way in! I also forgot the flower! Which is horrible because I make flowers ALL the time! lol

This amazing digital stamp is from Tiddly Inks. I just discovered their website and was so excited to be able to use one of the images I saw. She is called Betty Belfrey and I had a blast putting her all together!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and see my project!

Color Challenge Project

2010-09-17T15:03:00.000-05:00

Wow, we are half way through September already! More Paper Than Shoes Design Team blog is having their first mid-month challenge! The challenge is to use the following colors on a project: old olive, pretty in pink, and rose red. I love a challenge and had a great time creating this card:

The beautiful butterflies were made by Saritha, another awesome MPTS design team member! I purchased them from her etsy store! Click HERE to vist her shop!

Fairy T A L E Castle

2010-09-05T15:07:00.001-05:00

Here is my weekly challenge card. I've decided to do one card challenge each week for the various blogs that I follow. Here is this weeks inspiration:

MPTS Forum Challenge: Purple and Green
Meljens- Stripes
Fab N' Funky- Material

The adorable castle image is from Whimsy Stamps and is the Fairy Tale Castle. They just released their new stamps for September so be sure to head on over and check them out!

More Paper Than Shoes Challenge- Rusty Bucket

2010-09-01T19:25:00.000-05:00

So the September challenge projects have been posted on the More Paper Than Shoes blog! There are so many great projects created by my fellow Design Team artist! Here was the challenge:

Theme: Rustic (Rusty Bucket)
Supplies: Metal and Twine (any kind of rope).
Surface: ANY
Technique:Torn paper

When I was reading about the challenge the first thing I thought about was my grandparents. They have been in my life since the day I was born and are a huge part of me. Coming from a family of divorced parents, I wanted to pay tribute to them, their marriage, and the great example that they have set for me and my brothers. They married in 1954 for a total of 56 years! So, thanks Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Jim for always being there for me and for showing me what love is all about!

A little about me...

2010-08-30T22:31:00.001-05:00

K I N D R A

I am a wife of almost 7 years now and a mother to two beautiful children. I have a wonderfully imaginative 6 year old boy named Kambel and a crazy red headed daughter names Kamryn (loving referred to as "Big Red") who is almost 11 months. We live in the Midwest area along with our 2 dogs and 3 cats. I work almost full time and run my website and etsy store on the side. I have been in love with everything crafty since Elementary school. I was an art geek in High school and would love to at some point pursue it in college. I started scrabooking when I was in High School and have been hooked every since!!

I N S P I R A T I O N

My inspiration would have to be... EVERYTHING! From plane tickets to postcards to old letters... I love to keep and display everything. You know you are a hardcore scrabooker when you get some cute embellishments and have to take pictures just to match your materials! I love colors as well! Many of my items are pretty vintage but I find the colors of the Earth... browns, greens, grays, and black to be just as inspirational.

M A T E R I A L S

Well, it's no surprise that I love to use paper! I love to shade it, stain it, tear it, crumble it... you name it! I also love fibers such as twine, lace, ribbon, and yarn. I've been expanding lately to incoorperate more. I recently did a project on canvas and have started to use fabrics and tulle. That's the great thing about crafting. Anything goes!

W O R K S P A C E

I use to have a great big work area that was cluttered with more items than I could possible use in a lifetime. It was Heaven!! And then... my daughter came along and I had to do something I NEVER thought I'd have to do... Organize! Now I have a huge cabinet that stays somewhat clean. I'm holding out for a larder space here in the future!

R A N D O M

My husband and I both come from "K" families. I'm Kindra and he's Kerry. Just in our immediate family we have: Karon, Kris, Kaye, Kevin, Kolby, and Kaylene. We decided to carry on the trend in naming our kids, Kambel and Kamryn. I know, I know, how "Korny" =)

M Y L I N K S

Blog: http://creationsbykindra.blogspot.com/

Website: http://www.creationsbykindra.com/

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KindrasCreations

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kindras-Creations/218805806592?ref=ts

Introducing.... Tulle!

2010-08-24T22:23:00.000-05:00

I was at the craft store today browsing through the fabric department when I ran upon some tulle. I picked up a few colors thinking it would be fun to add something to my creations other than paper! So, I played around tonight and added layers of tulle to my new puff flowers. I have to say that I loved experimenting and there will be many more to come!

Sending Hugs

2010-08-23T19:01:00.000-05:00

Here is my latest creation that I have entered into this weeks challenge at Meljens. I used this adorable digital stamp from Whimsey Doodles to complete the color challenge. The colors were teal, brown, and orange. Quite a challenge! Last week was the first time I have entered one of Meljens challenges and I plan to continue to participate as time allows! My goal is to someday make top 5! Wish me luck and thanks for looking!

Also entered in the following challenges:
Crafty Catz
Aud Sentiments
365 Cards

This card works perfectly as well, for the 365 cards challenge. I love scrapping with all shades of blue but use orange very little! Somehow they came together on this card!

Meljens Design Team Challenge

2010-08-18T11:33:00.000-05:00

Challenge Project

So, I got my little boy off to his first day of first grade today! The summer just flew by! He was so excited though and ready to meet all of his classmates. I thought I would take the extra time I now have to do Meljens Design Team Challenge! The theme was "I See Double." You had to use two of the same images on one card. I used this adorable "Happy Little Whale" digital image from Whimsy Stamp. Thanks for looking!

Vintage Puffs

2010-08-15T20:44:00.000-05:00

So the past few weeks have been pretty hectic here in the Snelling household with work and school just around the corner. Not to mention chasing around my daughter who will be walking any day now! Hopefully things will be settling down soon and I will have more time to create and blog! For now, here are some new flowers that I've been working on:

Halloween Preview

2010-08-08T19:58:00.000-05:00

Well, as summer is winding down I'm getting so excited for fall!! School starts for us a week from Wednesday and then it seems like time just flies after that! So I thought I would get an early start on some Halloween Projects. The items bellow have been available for purchase since July 30th. Hope you enjoy!

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge

2010-08-01T20:29:00.000-05:00

This week Whimsy Doodles challenged us to make something sweet! Using the cupcake treat trio digital stamp I created this card:
This only the second creation I've ever made using a digital stamp. I'd have to say it was so much fun! I can't wait to make more!

August Challenge Projects Has Been Posted!

2010-08-01T08:41:00.000-05:00

So in the month of July, all of us at More Paper Than Shoes, were taking a trip to Paris! Well, not literally but in our hearts and at our scrap tables! All of the projects have been posted today and the work is just beautiful! Here was our challenge:

Theme: "Vintage Paris
Supplies: Fabric, Metal, Acrylic Paint
Surface: Any
Technique: Crackle

For this tag I used a large rubber stamp for the woman and for the fans. I stamped onto plain white paper and then cut the pieces out to make me a template for the patterned pieces. I then just layered them together! I also made the little paper flowers on the fan from circle die cuts.

The Eiffel tower is also a rubber stamp from the Paper Studio that I hand stamped and framed with a metal charm from the Paper Studio as well.

These Design team challenges are turning out to be VERY fun for me to work on! It's a wonderful thing to be inspired by such a talented group of women! My goal is to continue on in learning and exploring new techniques and materials!

Toy Geers and Funky Flowers

2010-07-23T12:30:00.000-05:00

Here are a few of my latest creations: Funky Flowers for the girls and Toy Geers for the boys! These are one of kind and each piece will be different. They will be hitting the website on July 24-26th so be sure to check them out!

FuNKy fLoWerS

Toy Geers

Altered Jar

2010-07-20T09:42:00.001-05:00

I found this little jar at a local craft store and thought I would alter it a little. I stained the scoop, added some lace and flowers and that was it! Okay, so it took some time to work on the flowers but I think it came out pretty cute. Perfect to store flowers, put on a shelf for decoration or to give as a gift! It was fast easy and fun.

Flowers measure a little over 1'' each.

A day at the Pool...

2010-07-15T13:38:00.001-05:00

Bright colors always remind me of summer! These flowers are inspired by a "day at the pool." With all the bright blue water and colorful bathing suits these flowers are sure to add that little bit of spark to your summer layouts!

3'' scalloped embellishments

1'' shaded flowers with leaves

All about the BoyZ

2010-07-14T09:48:00.001-05:00

I've had a few request lately for some more "boyish" items. It's always easy to find fun pretty pink things so I thought I would make some boy themed items. I have many more on the way but here is just a little preview:

Graphics are courtesy of: Sweet Shoppe Designs

More Paper Than Shoes

2010-07-03T10:35:00.000-05:00

So the Design Team has finally been launched! Wow, it has been ALOT of work. Mainly for the very talented Anna who has put in countless hours of work on the group, forum, and website. We have had an overwhelming response and we already feel that the work has paid off! Here is the New Design Team announcement:

Design Team Blog

In celebration of the new Design Team we are having a gift basket giveaway! There are many ways to enter and you can enter more than once so be sure to check it out!!

Gift Basket Giveaway

And if all of this isn't cool enough we have an awesome new forum for everyone who wants to join!! With almost 50 members signed up in the first 48 hours it is sure to be lots of fun! There are giveaways, contest, live chats with guest speakers, games and so much more! It's a very friendly, easy to use forum where you can post pictures of your work and see other member's projects! Come on over and join us! A VERY special thanks to Anna for putting this whole Forum together!

Design Team Forum

Fundraiser Update

2010-06-25T09:39:00.000-05:00

I want to thank everyone for spreading the word and buying up all the charity items! We have raised $150 for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence! I feel like this was a great mark to reach considering I was sick for 3 weeks of the fundraiser! I have decided to extend the charity a little further on my website. I will still have items available and will end the fundraiser on August 28th when I will be running a 5K that benefits domestic violence charities. I am truly touched by everyone's contributions. Many have shared their personal stories with me and it was made more clear than ever that there are many people out their that need help! Thank you so much for being a part of this and supporting the charity!! I really hope to be able to do this again!

Special Thanks to the following people: Cathi, Renee, Sherrie, Larolin, Angelica, Carole M., Heather, Suzanne, Joanne, John, Joan and Lynn. I hope I didn't miss anyone!

If you are in the KC area I'd love for you to come run with me! Here is the link: Rivalry Run

My beautiful sister-in-law Jarah.

Her adorable son Riley. Now 2 1/2!

She as only 18 1/2

Our last family photo taken just a few weeks before the accident.

Fan Favorite Giveaway!

2010-06-20T11:19:00.000-05:00

Thank you all so much for signing up for this Fan Favorite Giveaway! I appreciate everyone taking the time to look at my items and stop by my blog! I have the greatest fans ever! To say thank you I have a little something for everyone. 3 winners were chosen at random using random.org. These 3 winners will receive the item of their choice from my website! Everyone else gets 20% off your entire purchase from my webstore. I never offer a discount like this but I wanted to make it available to everyone who signed up if they are interested!

Click to visit my Website!

The results are in! Today's winners are....

1. HollyCraftOriginals- any item of your choice!
2. Kathy Garcia- item of your choice!
3. djdoodlebug- Item of your choice!

-Please e-mail me at k_snelling_3@hotmail.com with your item choice, name, and address!

everyone else.... enter promo code fanfav at checkout for 20% off your purchase. This offer is good for one week! Expires June 27th.

Fan Favorite FREE GIVEAWAY

2010-06-14T20:17:00.000-05:00

So, I wanted to have another free giveaway but didn't know what the "prize" should be so.... I figure that I'll let you choose! Simply visit my website or etsy store and post what item you would like to have! The luck winner (or winners... you never know with me) will receive the item they have chosen!! This contest ends Saturday, June 19th at midnight.Here is my website link: http://www.creationsbykindra.com/

The only other rule is.... to have FUN!

Seein' Strawberries

2010-06-13T23:21:00.001-05:00

New Bloomin' Berries

I took some time today to create these cute little berries. I've been seeing crafters making strawberries out of heart die cuts so I thought I'd give it a try. Hope everyone had a good weekend!

I've Got Sunshine...

2010-06-11T11:02:00.001-05:00

...On a cloudy Day.

New Design Team!

2010-06-11T01:54:00.000-05:00

So... my VERY talented friend Anna and I are starting up our very own Design Team called More Paper Than Shoes. I'm so excited about the work we've done on it so far! We will be taking applications between now and July 27th. Our New team will be announced on July 1st. Anna has really taken the reigns on this project and done an incredible job. I'm so lucky to have her as a partner! Here is a look at our vintage tags for the month:

Anna's Tag

My Tag.

If you get a minute feel free to check out our new design team blog. Subscribe now for some AMAZING projects we will have coming up! I have seen some work from our soon to be members and I'm just blown away. I can't wait to get started~ Hope you all have a GREAT weekend!

http://morepaperthanshoes.blogspot.com

Time for an UPDATE!

2010-06-10T09:35:00.000-05:00

So, I'm finally back after being out of the loop for the past 2 weeks! I had to take a break to get through some health issues. But I'm almost done with that now (hopefully) and I'm so excited about summer and getting back to the crafting table! I want to thank everyone for sending such kind and encouraging message and e-mails my way. I appreciated each and every one of them!

Here are some new ice cream embellishments that have been added to my website and etsy store!

and some cupcakes...

Fight Against Domestic Violence!

2010-05-21T12:04:00.000-05:00

Two years ago this month, my beautiful sister-in-law was a victim of domestic homicide. For the next 4 weeks I will be listing items where 100% of the funds raised will be donated to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in her name. Please help me in stopping domestic violence before it is too late! All proceeds from items marked "Charity" will be donated. Thank you in advance for your contribution!

For those of you who would like to know more information, here is our story. On May 28, 2008 I was driving home from work when I got a heartbreaking phone call from my husband saying that his little sister, Jarah, had been shot. I rushed to meet him at the hospital, but we were too late. She was pronounced dead on arrival by the paramedics. Her 4 month old son, my wonderful nephew Riley, was found unharmed on the scene. His father had shot his mother and then himself. Riley has since been adopted by family and is a happy 2 year old boy. Jarah was a beautiful mother with a smile that you couldn't forget. She lives on in our family through her son. I think it's important to raise awareness against domestic abuse so that no family has to go through what we went through. We hear about tragedies like this all the time on the news but we never think it could happen to us. Let me assure you.... It can! So please help me in fighting back!

News Link:
http://www.kmbc.com/news/16417612/detail.html

New Popsicle Embellishments

2010-05-18T14:16:00.000-05:00

I woke up this morning and was feeling the need for a little treat so I made my own template and created these popsicles! It's my first attempt at making my own pattern and I think they turned out pretty well!

Lollipop Giveaway Winner

2010-05-16T10:38:00.001-05:00

And the winner is..... ImCrabby2U2! Congratulations on winning a set of (3) lollipops of your choice! Please e-mail me at k_snelling_3@hotmail.com with your color choices and your name and address!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for stopping by the new blog and entering the giveaway! I appreciate each and every comment so much! I will be announcing another giveaway very soon! What would you like to see as the prize? Leave a comment and let me know what you would like the next giveaway to be. Majority Rules!

2010-05-10T12:20:00.000-05:00

FREE GIVEAWAY!

You will receive a set of 3 Lollipops of your choice! Any color you would like! Just leave a comment now through Saturday, May 15 at midnight to enter! I will be announcing the winner on Sunday, May 16Th. Thank you all for stopping by!

2010-05-09T16:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Mother's Day!

I got to spend my Mother's Day with my own mother and grandmother and we had a fantastic afternoon! My daughter was born in October and we now have 4 generations to celebrate! Here are the cards I made:

Attached is one of my new lollipop embellishments! These are available in all different colors on my website!

My Grandmother's favorite color is yellow and she loves roses! The yellow rose is compliments of Anna Fearer at More Paper Than Shoes! Her store link is below.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElegantCreations4u

New Lollipops!

2010-05-06T14:40:00.000-05:00

New Lollipop embellishments were added to my etsy store and to my website this week! They have been super fun to create! Add them to a tear bear or paper piecing or just right on your project for a fun 3D embellishment! They come in all shapes and sizes!

These Lollipops will also be featured in the July issue of Scrapstreet.com!