I'm in Layout Blueprints 2

I am so excited to see two of my layouts in the newly released Layout Blueprints 2. The book is full of fun sketches and awesome ideas for multiple picture layouts. Don't forget to pop in tomorrow for our Big announcement. The Big day is almost here...Pin It

2 More days to June 1

Just two more days and then the big wait is over. We are crossing our T's, dotting our I's and getting everything ready. Hope to see you here and then There...

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3 Days to our Big Announcement

Just 3 more days to wait until Laura and I make our big announcement. Be sure to tune in on this blog, or Laura's (A Day in the Life of the Paper Poppy) to see what the big news is all about. It is going to be fun and exciting for everyone!

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Lucky Ducky

Good Tuesday Morning to you all. We are having the most glorious weather - it is quite cool and rainy in Colorodo. Perfect weather to get some chores done after a somewhat lazy weekend. I made this card for the BBTB challenge that Regina hosts every week. This week the designers had to use the word Lucky from the Alphalicious cricut cartridge. I used a bunch of cartridges on this one: New Arrival, Celebrations and Alphalicious. This card would be perfect to welcome Lucca into the world. He is my brand new nephew, who was born today: Happy Birthday Lucky Ducky - we love you so much already :)Pin It

Best Friends Forever

This is the card I made based off of Lucy's sketch at My Sketch World. A little different to my usual style but I kinda like the whimsy of it all. Hope your Sunday is going wonderful - especially because tomorrow is a holiday too :)Pin It

Souffle Pen Set Winner Announced

Before I announce the winner I would like to thank Sakura for sponsoring this awesome prize. I really am a huge fan of these wonderful pens and use them on almost all of my cards and layouts. On Sakura's website you can order products, find a store in your area that stocks Sakura products, have your LSS order products if they don't already carry the range or be inspired by gorgeous works like that of Artist Sharon Silver. Please visit this great sponsor HERE - you won't be disappointed :) Thanks so much to everyone that participated in my Sketch Challenge to win a set of Souffle pens from Sakura. The cards are all very beautiful and creative. It was really exciting for me to check my blog and be surprised to find yet another gorgeous card - your work provides me with the inspiration to create too. Here is a list of everyone that entered and a link to their blogs, so that you can see, not only their cards for this sketch but also their amazing work:

Allison, Annie, Becky, Christy, Danielle, Deanne, Em, Giovanna, Heather, Ingrid, Jen, Krista, Lisa, Mamaluke, Michelle, Pam, Pearl, Qween Davia, Rebecca, Rima, Sharon, Stef, Steven, Sue, Teriberi, TerrieBx, and Tommieannie

A special thanks also goes out to my good friend, Lisa, who helped me select a winner for this challenge.

An honorable mention goes out to the youngest participant, Steven, who at 8 years old made two darling cards. Steven please have your mom send me your address so I can send you something special in the mail

(Steven's Mom contacted me and told me about his participation. Although Steven's card was not actually considered part of this competition, his mother and I have communicated. I offered to send them art products from me personally as a token of appreciation from me, for his efforts.)

The Winner of the Sakura Souffle Pen set goes to: Mamaluke Congratulations. We loved the colors, dimensions and details on your card. Please email me your address so I can get your prize off to you as soon as possible :)

Please stop by next week, on June 1st, for our big announcement. It is going to be super fun and exciting that I can promise you...

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Last Day

Just a few more hours left to get your cards in for my Sakura Pen Sketch Challenge. Remember all cards should be posted on this blog by Saturday (5/24) Midnight U.S. Mountain time. I have spent a good part of today going back and looking at all the cards entered so far and you guys did a fabulous job. This was so much fun - we will have to do it again sometime really soon! I will post the winner tomorrow - Good Luck {Hugs} KazanPin It

CPS/Birthday Card

My Sister in law will be 50 soon so I took advantage of the latest CPS sketch to make her a card. All the designers cards are really great this week too. Don't forget tomorrow (Saturday) is the last day to submit your card for my sketch - I will pick the prettiest card to win a Set of Sakura Pens. Have a wonderful Friday

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More yummy Bazzill projects

As many of you know, Scrap 4 Life, is offering 10% off all Bazzill until the end of May which is a good thing because I go though a LOT of their products. I made this card from their awesome pre-cut scalloped card size cardstock. The black border is one of their products too and so is the chipboard flower! You get a bunch of scalloped borders for your pages or cards in a little bag, and in a variety of colors too (I chose the black naturally). We are off to have a picnic at Ashton's school for last day - FUN! Have a super Thursday x Kazan

Reminders 1. Last Day to submit your card to win the Sakura Pen Set is this Saturday at Midnight. See my latest sketch listed on a previous thread for details. 2. Laura and I have a big announcement on June 1st - you won't want to miss it :)

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BBTB Book Mark

I made this bookmark for Regina's BBTB Challenge. As designers we had to use the owl cut on our Cricut machine. The Designers all did such a wonderful job - if you want a quick morning smile take a look at Dianne's adorable card HERE

*Well this bookmark is a lead in for you to Bookmark the following Dates:

1. May 24: Final date to submit your card based off my latest sketch to be eligible to win a set of Souffle Pens from Sakura
2. June 1: Be here for a BIG announcement by Laura and Myself..

I hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday. Ours has started out gloriously :) Take care KazanPin It

2 Weeks Until...

the June 1st big announcement!! This is the official count down, with a little Sneak Peek! O.k. I won't be be cruel so here is a little hint...it is going to be fun, fantastic and fabulous. One of my good friends, Laura, is in on this with me, so you know it is going to be BIG. So mark your calendars and stay tuned.Pin It

1 Week to Go

Just a reminder that you have one week left to submit your card designs to be eligible to win a set of Sakura Souffle Pens. The card should be based off the following sketch and can be made for any occasion. The deadline for postings is at Midnight Saturday May 24 and I will announce the winner on Sunday, May 25. International applicants are welcome to apply :) There are already some beautiful cards linked on previous threads - Thanks Ladies I am really enjoying all your creativity and talent. Have a relaxing Sunday x KazanPin It

All About Brad

Our good friends Brad and Janelle are back in town and we are thrilled. Brad wanted to know if he was on my blog..um okay...(Brad knows nothing about scrapbooking or cardmaking) so I said of course he was on my blog. So here you go Brad - this is for you - Welcome back. We missed you guys...and for the record I think you two are having a girl :)

**Card Sketch Challenge going on now. A beautiful set of Souffle pens from Sakura is up for grabs for the most beautiful card. Please post a link to your card HERE by Midnight Saturday May 24**

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In Daddy's Humongous Shoes

There was a lot of giggling going on one Saturday morning - both girls had their Dad's shoes on and were parading around the family room. I honestly can't tell you how little feet managed to pick up size 14 shoes and walk in them without crashing to the floor. I took these candid pictures and did a simple layout. The weekend looks wonderful here in Colorado - Spring is finally here to stay so we will spend it outdoors. Hope your Saturday is turning out to be a good one too. Take Care Kazan

**Card Sketch Challenge going on now. A beautiful set of Souffle pens from Sakura is up for grabs for the most beautiful card. Please post a link to your card HERE by Midnight Saturday May 24**

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It's all about Play time

I made this layout about Ashton a few weeks ago. She was "climbing" a tree at a local park having so much fun. I think this is what childhood is all about - discoveries and play. I hope she remembers this time in her life fondly like I do mine. **Card Sketch Challenge going on now. A beautiful set of Souffle pens from Sakura is up for grabs for the most beautiful card. Please post a link to your card HERE by Midnight Saturday May 24**Pin It

A time for Thanks and Giving

This time of year always seems busy because both girls are nearing the last day of school. Alex has 3 teachers so I made these up for them. Each person gets a glass vase filled with imported cookies and then I made a gift card holder and attached it to the vase with ribbon. Elizabeth demonstrated how to fold the gift card holder on Scrap 4 life under the NSD thread.

**Card Sketch Challenge going on now. A beautiful set of Souffle pens from Sakura is up for grabs for the most beautiful card. Please post a link to your card HERE by Midnight Saturday May 24**

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Home Sweet Home

Regina's challenge for this week was for us (and you all) to use the Wreath Cut on the Joys of the Season Cricut Cartridge. You all will NOT believe how beautiful everyones projects turned out. Check them out HERE. My card was designed for friends of ours who are purchasing a new home. This is a congratulations card to go with their housewarming giftie :)

Card Sketch Challenge Don't forget my Card Sketch Challenge that is running on until next week Sunday. I cannot wait to see your beautiful card creations.

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Sketch Challenge with a Yummy Prize

Here is an opportunity for someone to WIN a fabulous prize. Sakura pens is sponsoring this Challenge. I am a huge fan of Sakura pens and use them on almost all of my card and layout projects. The Souffle Pens have a 3-D Opaque puffy ink and are really wonderful doodling or writing tools - I especially like them for writing or doodling on dark cardstock. You can find Sakura products directly on their Website HERE or you can search under Store locater for a dealer in your area. One lucky Card maker will win a set of 10 Souffle Pens from Sakura. Details:

• Please make an original card according to the sketch provided for this challenge
• Post a link to your card under the comments section of this posting on this blog
• International applicants welcome to participate :)
• All links should be posted by Midnight May 24 (MDT).
• I will announce the winning card designer on Sunday May 25 and they will win all 10 Pens.

FYI: Sakura and Kazan Clark will not be using or forwarding or selling any personal information obtained from the contest.

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Sakura Pens Challenge

I made this layout from Bazzill products - they are the Manufacturer of the Month at Scrap 4 life which means all Bazzill is 10% off. The doodling I did with my Sakura Souffle Pen Set which I think are the yummiest pens of all time :) Next week Monday I will host a CHALLENGE right here on my blog for someone to WIN a set of these Pens. So everyone mark your calendars for Monday when I announce a fab new challenge ...Pin It

Bon Voyage CPS #63

I loved this weeks sketch at CPS. I have a mini-scor-it and it really helps to get clean neat folded edges on cards. This week is flying by. I hope you are all having a great week. Take Care KazanPin It

Sketch with Samples

Please take a look at the wonderful card samples that the following talented people did with this sketch. It always amazes me how everyone comes up with such beautiful cards and interprets sketches in unique and wonderful ways. Thank you Ladies for playing along. This was so much fun :)

• Laura from The Paper Poppy

• DeeDee from Scrappin' with DeeDee

• Sharon from Grammas House of Cards

• Jen from It's My Life..

• Pamela from Paper Askew Studio

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Thank you Teachers

These little gifts are for Ashton and Alex's Teachers. Just a small token of thanks for the wonderful job that they do and to let them know that we do appreciate them. The tin note card holders are from Micheals. I added a set of note cards and matching envelopes and then tied a bow on top. The tag is a fun new stamp from 7Gypsies. The little boxes are also from Michaels. They happen to have mini candy bars called Clark (nudge nudge wink wink) which I filled the boxes with and then added the ribbon and tags too.Pin It

Get Well Soon Tag

How appropriate that this be the tag I make for the BBTB Challenge Blog because Regina is a bit under the weather. So Regina I hope you are feeling much better and that you "get well soon". For this weeks challenge we had to make a project using the mug & steam from the Christmas Cheer Cricut Cartridge. Enjoy. For those of you that would like to still post a link of their card based off of the sketch that I posted a few days ago please do. I will create a post on Wednesday with a link to all the beautiful cards. The sketch can be found HEREPin It

Mothers Day Card and Sketch Challenge

I finally revealed my Mothers Day Card Sketch Challenge at S4L. The challenge is to create a Mothers Day Card based on the sketch I provided. You also have to use at least TWO dimensional elements. You are welcome to use this sketch to make a card however, in order to win fab prizes you have to post your card at Scrap 4 Life by Sunday Midnight (ET). If you link here you will get lots of praise and serious recognition from those that count!!!Pin It

Busy busy busy

I don't think I have EVA posted 3 topics in one day but here it goes: This is a layout I did for a challenge at S4L for NSD. We had to scraplift a layout of Nancy's from way back and I must say I would have scraplifted this one even if it was not a challenge...love how it turned out. nite-nite - tomorrow is the big reveal...Pin It

NSD at Memorable Seasons

I am also playing NSD scrappy stuff at Memorable Seasons. They have posted some super cute challenges. Go and check it out HERE I made this layout for Danielle's challenge - A Color Challenge Sketch - love it!!!Pin It

3 Little Things this Friday:

1. Spring is so NOT here in Colorado but I posted a picture to remind myself that it was here on Thursday 2. I would love to see your interpretation of the sketch I created - post a link here for us to give praise. 3. Just One day until I reveal my Mothers Day Card Sketch Challenge at S4L. The festivities have already begun so check it out here: Scrap 4 LifePin It

A Sketch and Card

Here is a sketch I did for the May challenges on Scrap 4 Life. I made the sample card based on the sketch as an example. Feel free to use this sketch for your cards (I would love it if you posted a link here for me to give praise!) Don't forget there are only TWO more days left before I have ANOTHER sketch challenge going on at S4L for NSD. For this challenge there will be prizes and surprises and I really don't want you to miss out!Pin It