Long long time no see.

Pool Party

With all this hoopla with Covid-19 , I've been MIA for the last couple years. I've still been crafting just spending way too much time on social media. My granddaughters birthdays have come and gone and thought I would share one of the cards I made for the occasion. 

I can't believe our little pumpkin turned 4,started school this year. Crazy!!

Nothing better than to celebrate a summer birthday at the pool. A Krista Smith image and colured with Copic markers. Fun card for a super sweet girl. 

Hope you like and I hope to add more soon. Take care all!!

NEW BOOK ON IT'S WAY!! A Very Fairy Adventure!!

A Very Fairy Adventure!!

Whoop whoop my daughter has completed her second book. It's the cutest children's book that is filled with fun antics. What do fairies do when they visit? This book tells all about it. 

Our characters are funny and down right hilarious. A 40 page paperback book to inspire children's minds. Please join our Kickstarter Campaign to pre-order your book now. 

We also have our newest baby fairy digi as a reward for 5 CAD. Super cheap if you live anywhere but Canada..lol We also have a few spots to create your very own fairy digital stamp with Krista as the artist, how cool is that. Check it out!!

We will also have three other digital stamps available if you just miss Krista's cute images. All can be found on Kickstarter.

Many thanks for dropping by and hope to see you again soon!!

First EVER full background!!

First EVER full background...YIKES!!

Ok, ok, I've procrastinated for so many years i never thought i would ever do a full background on a image. I'm always afraid of destroying my work if i ever messed up. You know what it's like to spend an hour or more coloring up an image and then to color around the image so it looks good is another thing all together. Sooo i took the plunge and did it. WHEW...thank goodness that is done...lol

A Krista Smith image that i received on her new selling platform Patreon. So if any of you are missing her artwork you can always be a member. I of course love her work and just signed up last month. I was having Krista withdrawals:o)

 You can be a member for a little as 5.00 a month which is what i joined in as. I wish i could have purchased higher as i love her work but alas i have to be reasonable or my hubby might disown me.

Here is the before...

Now After, as you can see i can try and blend a bit better next time around but not super 

unhappy with my first try. I did add a bit of glitter pen to the yellow stars as well as 

white gel pen to mimic snow falling. 

So give it a try...worst case scenario you can fussy cut your image if you truly don't 

like how it turned out. 

So what do you all think, do you like the before or after?

Thanks a bunch for dropping by and have a fabulous crafty day!!

  

Doctor Digi, Man Card

Doctor Digi Stamps, Man Card

Hi all, i'm just dropping by to show you one of my recent cards i have completed.

I have featured a Doctor Digi Stamp: Hank the Hopeless Hunter

I also did a coloring tutorial on this one, you can find that HERE.

I coloured this one with copics and promarkers. I used some wood, ribbon, and brad embellishments to finish this one off. 

Thanks for dropping by as usual and have a great crafty day!!

Colouring with Redonkadoodles

Colouring with Redonkadoodles!

Hey all, just popping in to show you my newest coloured image. I did a video tutorial of sorts with this one and you can find it here: https://youtu.be/SAAbAXi9oZo

All the colours i used can be found watching the video. I did add some glitter to all things pink..lol

Check out Redonkadoodles web page, she has some NEW, FUN images that are a must in your next colouring projects. I can't wait!!!

Many thanks for dropping by and i hope to show you a few more coloured images. 

Baby Easton

Hey Gang, 

So sorry for my absence, i just don't know where all the time goes. I thought i would share my latest coloured image for a big birthday boy!!

I used Mo Manning's image "Spit happens" and coloured it up with copics and promarkers. Mo Manning has her's coloured as a girl but i think it's looks fine for a boy as well. I needed a image for a baby with very light to no hair.. 

It turned out super cute i think and the best part was i made this for a coworker and his room is safari and i nailed it without even knowing it..lol

Many thanks for dropping by!!

Colours used:

E000

E00

E04

E11

E21

R20

BG13

BG18

BG10

E57

E55

E50

Ice grey 3

Ice grey 1

Blender Pen

  

Redonkadoodles is BACK!!!

REDONKADOODLES is Back!!

Hey all, have you seen?? Redonkadoodles has a few new images in their store. 

I just had to get a couple for myself.

Baby's in the air...We just welcomed our second grand-baby Evelyn rose and are expecting another baby boy at the end of January. My son and daughter in-law are so excited. 

I colored this one up with Copics and Promarkers. You can check on my YouTube channel for real time coloring. Thanks so much for dropping by!!

Have a great crafty day!!!

Coloring with Kimberly

Hey all, 

Another coloring tutorial. Lovin this image from Krista Smith, and i really like my new color combo.

Thanks for dropping by and see you all again soon. 

                

Have a great Easter everyone!!

Let's Colour with Krista Smith

Let's get Coloring!!!

Hey all, just a video to share with you all. 

Exciting news announced!!

Thanks for dropping in and keep your eyes peeled for my next coloring tutorial.

I'm in love with the color combinations i used on my next image.

I'm over the moon to be expecting another grandchild. 

Please send prayers and happy thoughts for the Mother to be!

Have a great day!!

Baby Boy here i come!!

Baby Boy here i come..

Hey gang, i finally made it back to blog land. 

I have a super cute image from Redonkadoodles to share with you all.

I've colored this one up before but a commission card order had me

searching for the perfect image and just had to pull this one out. I also just had to try out

my new chipboard pieces i got from Make it Crafty..ohhh so perfect for this card.

Let's have a look, 

I've colored this up with promarkers and a few copics for the hair. I do have a video on this HERE. I used not so traditional paper as the request was for outdoorsy type of parents. 

I found this super fabulous chipboard from Make it Crafty, and the awesome

envelopes came from The Paper Garden online in Canada. The chipboard comes in many sizes at great prices. This particular one is 2.25 and my card size is 5.5 x 5.5.

They are easy to color with your markers and i added some glitter of course with glitter gel pens.

I loved how it came out and i hope to stamp a little cleaner on the envelope for future mail outs. 

I just love the idea of adding to the envelope. 

Many thanks for dropping by and hope to get back on track with blogging..

Take care and keep warm this winter. 

WOW, Has it been a Year?

WOW, has it been a YEAR?

Just one year ago you helped us to achieve our dreams! For my daughter it was writing a book. It's funny, she always thought her first book would be a horror novel. Talk about a complete change of direction. Writing about the very fairy friends has been so much fun and inspiring for her and she  can't wait to continue to write stories about these super cute characters and all the interesting and magical ways that they help little one's along the way. We've learned and experienced so much over this past year it's incredible. There were some minor setbacks and unavoidable delays during the manufacturing process and the time it took from project start to finish took longer than anticipated, but the end result was so worthwhile. We hope you all agree!

 

By the end of August we fulfilled ALL 279 backer rewards. We've heard amazing feedback thus far about all the great ways fairy doors are being used across the world. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures and stories with us. The most heartwarming of course are all the smiley children that are loving their very own fairy door. Please do continue to let us know what you like, what we could change or do better and most of all please share your stories. We love to hear from you and all the good that comes from these tiny doors.

These are our favourites so far....

Best decorated (from our Illustrator Krista Smiths daughter, creative gal)

 

Most Creative- your daughters are too cute Julia!

 

Most Clever ( this little one found some fairies behind her door)

 

My personal favourite (my granddaughter opening her Very Fairy package:)

 

What's next... The Bala Cranberry Festival

This International Festival is just over a week away and we are super excited for a fun packed weekend of entertainment, food and shopping. We have a few fun things in store. Carlie (Author) will be BOOK SIGNING from 9-noon each day, and I have been busy colouring and framing our sweet little fairies for the festival. Because each fairy is coloured by hand, there's a limited quantity available. Don't miss your chance to get one. We will be in the curling club building as far as we know. As well you can purchase your book/door at our booth and we will sign it. We accept debit, and credit cards

 

 

If you would like to see the RED FAIRY being coloured here is the link to my Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSsVpe0oDbE

Warning!!! This video may put you to sleep..but it gives you an idea of the process and just how long each one takes to color.

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and it's the perfect time to gift A Very Fairy Door to your children, grandchildren, nieces, neighbors or maybe even to donate to a local charity.

Festival details: Oct 14-16th Location: 3066 Muskoka Road 169, Bala

What better way to spend a beautiful Fall weekend then in the Muskoka's (with us:)

Thanks again friends. Wishing you and the ones you love a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

 

WHAT have i been UP too??

What have i been up too?

Well i finally made my way back to blog land. It has been forever hasn't it?

As you all know I've been up to my ears in A Very Fairy Door.

I'm almost back into the swing of things..i hope anyway. We have been

busy promoting our Book/Door at every opportunity and have a few

shows that are coming up fast at a few bigger cities as well as locally

to show off our super cute product. Wish us good luck. 

On to other things...I have still been coloring and have made quite a few 

commission cards in between the madness. I thought i would drop by

and post a few images of the cards I've made recently. 

Many thanks for having a look and i hope to see you all again much

sooner than last time..haha

First up a Make it Crafty image:

A mom to be..

Next up, a Krista Smith image. It's a sad thing that

Krista has closed her shop but thank goodness 

for her subscription offers...check it out HERE

A Kenny K image for our paperboy who went off to school, with a

little something inside...

sniff sniff, he was the best paper boy we ever had..

I found this coloring page online for a new baby.

My customers requested a rhino..apparently it's a family thing..ha 

Another Krista Smith image. 

This one was made to a co-worker who decided to go back

to school to further her education. 

I have done quite a few more but i didn't even take the time to take pictures..

One day i'll get myself together again..ha ha

Many thanks for dropping by and having a look. All these were colored with 

Promarkers and Copics. 

Have a great day!!! Hope to see you all again soon!!

Mother's Day and CHALLENGE!!

Mother's Day!!

Hey everyone, thanks for dropping in!

As you all know i lost my MOM in January but i think of her everyday!

I wanted to make this card in memory of her and seeing as her most 

favorite thing was flowers, i made this card to showcase that.

I used the most gorgeous paper's from Paper Garden

Let's have a look and read the bottom of the post for all the details.

Ok as you can see i went to work on my cuttlebug to cut these dies out.

I have to say these papers are such nice quality, so thick and a dream to use

with die cuts. No tearing and they popped right out of my dies..

It's really hard to tell with the light colours i used but this paper just shimmies..

And you can see, during my picture taking i smeared my ink on the love. Thankfully

i was able to fix it. I'm just so impatient and can't wait for it to dry...humph.

If you would like to join in on the fun..here is the link to get your submissions in.

I'm so sorry for the late notice but you have till the eighth to get them in..

Good luck everyone!!

Papers colours i used: Stardream Kunzite -purple

Essie Pearlized White

and

Stardream Aquamarine

Shine Lime Satin

 http://www.paper-garden.ca/pages/mothers-day-card-challenge-signup.html

Thanks for the Condolences!!

Thank you so much for the Condolences!

I'm almost Back...i think..

Hey gang i have just got back to the swing of things since my Mom passed away suddenly. Our family has been very busy moving her items and cleaning out her apartment. I want to thank you all for the support and well wishes through this difficult time. I really appreciate those who have been waiting on me to resume my DT obligations. I should have more videos up in a couple of weeks and a new look for my blog..if i can get things together. I have great intentions on getting things done but sometimes TIME just slides away. 

I have a new challenge that i'm starting with my daughter this Monday..yikes how did it get here so fast. We have six months to lose weight. Top loser gets treated big time. 

What prompted this change, well for me losing my parents due to health issues is a big motivator for me. And of course to spend bucket loads of time with my grandchildren for many years to come. 

And well....My son is getting married in a year at a destination wedding and i'm just saying...

you are NOT going to see me in a swim suit looking as i do now..

That being said i will try and share my journey with those who are interested and will keep in touch and make sure i get some new videos out there too...ha ha.

I have also decided i will provide you with posts containing affiliate links for your convenience.

You may click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Just items i love that may help you to find them easier..i may receive a very small commission but it will NOT result in additional charges to you or cost you anything extra. This small commission will help pay the fees to keep this site up and running. Thank you so much for your continued support! 

Here are some affiliate links to show you what i mean!
Sorry for those of you who visit using mobile devices won't be able to see, Working on it..

Again Many thanks for dropping by and will see you all so very soon!!!

Paper Garden Challenge!!

Paper Garden Holiday Cards 2015!!

Hey all, i hope all is well for you and yours. I've been crazy busy

making Christmas Cards and i'm still so far behind..ha ha

I  just don't understand how i make cards all year round and still have

trouble getting all the Christmas Cards done on time.

Let's show you the card i put together for

 Paper Gardens Challenge this yr.

You have a chance to vote this card as your favorite here:

http://www.paper-garden.ca/pages/2015-holiday-cards.html if you think it's a winner. 

This image may be familiar with you all as she is a character in my

Daughters newest book A Very Fairy Door. Soon to be released.

We can't wait to show you the final book with Fairy door..

It's a very proud moment for me..my daughter is one extremely talented girl.

I guess i could take a bit of credit for that RIGHT?

Let's have a look!!

I colored this one with my trusty promarkers and added a
bucket load of wink of stella for the much needed glitter on this fairy.
Very simple embellishments as per my style. A couple die cut stars,
 and some burlap to add some texture.
The purple background paper is from Paper Garden and it shimmers
like crazy..LOVE it!! I really hope you like this sweetie and i hope you
can take a second from your day to throw a vote my way..but really
 if you see a card you like better by all means vote for that one..
And even one better get your card made and enter yourself.
.Best of luck to everyone!!!

Challenges i'm entering are:

http://www.paper-garden.ca/pages/2015-holiday-cards.html

 http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/12/challenge-59-die-cuts-for-christmas.html

http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/12/merry-christmas.html

Christmas Cards in full swing!!

Christmas Cards!!

How many do you have to send out this yr..i'm up to about 30 but i'm trying to cut that number down. How do you all have time to create so many. There never seems to be enough time in a day..

However i did get this one done and have a video tutorial if you would like to see how i colored her up..Real time so you get a real close and personal experience..if you can stand the boredom..ha ha

I think i nodded off once or twice while editing..i'm either wayyyy to tired or i have an issue with listening to myself..

Anyway, enough about me..lets get to my project!

A FAERY INK image: Demera Star Angel

Ok, this one was colored with promarkers all the way. I tried a new color combo for the hair and fussed a bit too much but finally got it looking passable. Added just a few elements to frame her and that's it. Sweet and simple, my kind of card. Youtube tutorial here:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuJIlrpRaSU

I hope you all like, and i would like to enter into these challenges!

http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.ca/2015/12/297-winter.html

http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.ca/2015/11/christmas-card-challenges-52-anything.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/11/chnc-challenge-257-use-die-cuts-or.html

http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/11/x-is-for-4x4.html

http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/12/challenge-59-die-cuts-for-christmas.html

http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.ca/2015/12/hello-and-welcome-to-our-december.html

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.ca/2015/12/118-tis-season-stamping-boutique.html

http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.ca/2015/12/challenge-126-anything-goes.html

PERISCOPE!!!

PERISCOPE here i COME!!

Whew i did my very first periscope today. I have a lot to learn but i hope to be able to bring you all some fun and inspiring content your way. Live coloring which you can watch but also comment..and i can answer live..right there..How awesome is that. Mobile devices are set up to use periscope for interaction however if you are watching from a desktop you can't comment live. I use my iPad and have bummed my son's Samsung phone to tape if i can figure out how to get it over my space. I'm learning so please be kind and i hope to do better in the future. If you have the periscope app you can follow me..kimbob27brown is my user name so you can find me. 

Any time we broadcast and if you are a follower of mine you get a notice when i stream live. You can watch the reply for 24 hours after broadcast. Soon periscope will have a feature to fast forward on the replays if you just want the highlights. 

Tap the screen above the little peri man and you have the ability to give hearts to the one broadcasting to show some love!! It's fun, join in!!!

Now for a new card I've done recently to give you something to look at...

THANK YOU ALL for supporting our A Very Fairy Door

Our Web site will be up and running soon to sign up for a newsletter and to pre-order your book with doors..I hope you all visit in the near future..

A Very Fairy Door PLUS a Special Deal!!

A Very Fairy Door

SPECIAL DEAL!!

Hey everyone i'm sure you know that i've been crazy busy promoting my daughters new book that comes with a super cute fairy door that i designed. 

There is only 3 DAYS left and we need your help!

We have added a new reward level that will get you two digital stamps 

of your choice of the eight fairy's we have. For 6.00 dollars Canadian..that's about how much you would pay for a specialty drink. And if you live anywhere else but Canada..your getting a even better deal. The full set is only 25.00 Canadian..again a great deal for 8 digital stamps. These will NEVER be sold again, it's a one time deal. Krista Smith will NEVER have them in her store. 

This is more than just a book with a door, it has come from our hearts. It was a saving grace when my daughter was going through her surgery's and complications from having cervical cancer. Having happiness in her life again meant the world to me. She got up each day excited about this book, and the magic it brings children. As you may know she currently works at CHEO a children;s hospital in Ottawa and we want to give back. Get those ill children in a happy place. Create some wonder, excitement, joy in their lives as well. Here is a coloring tutorial that i did with one of the digital stamps..How can you pass these sweeties up..THANK YOU for those who have pledged already and to those who can pledge in the next few days. 

Here is the link to PRE-ORDER the book with door

or to purchase Digital Stamps!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1919816000/a-very-fairy-door

I hope you enjoyed that video and below are some of the other cards i was able to find time to make. 

I'm hoping to get the other one in the next day or two..I will post on our facebook page so come have a look. Get all the news, and enter our giveaway.. A Very Fairy Door

A VERY FAIRY DOOR!!

A VERY FAIRY DOOR!!

Check it out!!! 

Means the world to me if you can support and make some dreams come true!!

Thank you all so much..i feel the love!!

Pre-order your book and door, or Digital Stamps..

Be one of the first people to get the first print of this book..

You are able to support the project for as little as 1 dollar.

Any help will be so appreciated..

A Very Fairy Door, Digital Stamps!!

A Very Fairy Door!!

EXCLUSIVE stamps only available on our Kickstarter Campaign!!

Well that about says it all..we have 8 super sweet, adorable, cute, fabulous fairy images that come right from our book that you are able to pre-order through Kickstarter.

What is kickstarter you ask??? This is a group funding site that helps the little guy (that's us) fund their projects. No money changes hands unless we reach our goal. Yes it's a hefty goal but to get the book in print, manufacture the door and package it all, it will cost a substantial amount and would take us years to get it to the customer if we didn't go through kickstarter. No charges to your credit card unless we meet the goal by Oct 3, 2015. I just know with the support we have received so far we will get there. We have many reward levels and any one of them that you may be able to purchase would be amazing..It all adds up and you can keep up to date on all the news, the process and what's coming ahead through kickstarter. We will keep you all informed seeing as you are the ones that will make this happen for us. If we can pull it off it will be such a wonderful thing that will bring smiles to many childrens faces..That's what it's all about....

Let's take a look at one of the digital stamps/ coloring pages that i have colored.

 I have made thank you cards as a special shout out to all those who have supported us already and those who have shared our project though their networks..It's great to see people believing in our project. It's been a 2 yr process to get it to this point and to see confirmation that others like it as much as us means the world..

 Again these are only available on Kickstarter for 25.00 Canadian..that is a deal and if you live anywhere else your getting an even better deal as our Canadian dollar is crapola..The illustrator Krista Smith will not be selling them EVER in her shop..so if you fancy these cuties get them now.. Campaign ends in three weeks.

If you visit our FB page we have weekly giveaways for youth t-shirts which features all these characters. We also will have updates and all the top news that's been happening in A Very Fairy Door adventure. Thanks so much for dropping by and i hope you like this sweet fairy...