SC-Bow Easy Spotlight- Say a prayer

Monday, January 24, 2011

SC-Bow Easy Spotlight- Say a prayer

7:45 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Monday Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend!! Mine went o.k. but I am saddened to say that my sewing machine broke!!! That is right, no sewing until I get it fixed or get a new one. It is hard for me to think that I will be unable to include stitching on my creations...guess cards will take me less time to create without stitching and more time if I decide to hand stitch them!!!

I did manage to get my home school reports done! Woo hoo!!!! Big accomplishment for me...not much crafting this weekend. I took a break and really needed it to spend some quality time with the girls and Scott.

Anywho....enough about me....This week it is time for another Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create!! In addition to a product spotlight, that means that the spotlighted item is also up to 25% off!!!!!

This week's spotlight is:

The Bow Easy!!

On Sale through Sunday for 25% off

(Limit 3 per customer)

The Bow Easy is the best tool around for creating the perfect bow.If you are unfamiliar with how to use the bow easy, my talented dt sister, Jeanette, created a Video Tutorial awhile ago using the Bow Easy.

former Guest Designer Sharon created a Pictorial Tutorial as well (Sharon shows a "double bow" in her tutorial).

Each of the designers made a creation to showcase the Bow Easy. This is what I created:

I used the Wags n Whiskers, Say a Prayer image, which is available as a digi or a rubber stamp. I also used the bow easy, May Arts Mauve silk ribbon, and Kaiser Craft Blush Pearls
available at Stamp and Create.

The layout for my card uses the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge.

The lush paper is Kaiser Craft English Rose!! Isn't it gorgeous. I received this from Susana Custom Arts and Designs this week. I love this paper so much that I will be back for more!! LOL! Lacey, carries a ton of beautiful Kaiser Craft paper at her store, Stamp and Create, as well but not this particular pad. The flowers are from Wild Orchids.

For more inspiration using the bow easy, please visit my dt sisters:
Joy, Lacey, Heidi, Vicky and Jeanette.

Challenges I am entering my creation in:

Crafty Pad - Girly
Gingerloft (1st week) - Things that fly
Paper Sundaes (3 entries) - Distressing
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Vintage I was not able to join this challenge with my dt sisters and I really this this has a vintage flair with the dp, distressing and heart button.
Quirky Crafts (2nd week) - In the Spring Garden (must have pink and green in it and an image)
Crafty Emma - angels & fairies
Gem Of A Challenge (1st week) -Ribbon and Lace
Marks Finest Paper - sympathy card
Really Reasonable Ribbon - (2nd week) ribbon and hearts
Fairy Tal e (2nd week, 2 entries) - flowers
Phindy’s Place - lace & pearls
Simply Create (2nd week) - use your punches
Stamp Man (2nd week) – distressing
Stamp Something - cute somethings
Totally Papercrafts - add a heart
Wags 'n Whiskers - use a fairy or an angel
Crafty Purple Frog (2 weeks) - distressing
Cute Card Thursday - recipe 1-2-3 (1 heart button, 2 small roses, 3 designer papers)
Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - anything goes
Do You Stack Up? - pink
Pixie Dust Studio - buttons
Stampin' Royalty - anything with wings
Paper Take Weekly - Ribbons and Pearls
Top Tip Tuesday - All Sentimental
Crafty Cardmakers- floral
Flutterby Wednesday- angel, fairy or butterfly- open challenge

Thanks for stopping by and for all your comments!! I truly appreciate you all!!

blessings,

91 comments:

Mona`s Bittelille Scrappekrok said...: Oooohhhh....Chris, this is soooo gorgeous. I love this collection. It is so beautiful. Love haw the bow turned out. Gorgeous with the flowers added to the bow. As usual your colouring is fabulous! Hugs...Mona; January 24, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Unknown said...: Hi Chris, wow that is a truly amazing card! Love that image and the colours together with the flowers make a great combination!! Hugs, Frea; January 24, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Carol said...: Chris, this is absolutely gorgeous as always!! The bow looks stunning and those dps really are lush. Lotsa luv xxxx; January 24, 2011 at 8:02 AM
WencheP said...: Gorgeous card. Love the image and the details. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

-Wenche; January 24, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Vee said...: A fabulous card and sentiment. Thanks for joining our challenge at Top Tip Tuesday this week. Good Luck.
xx Vee; January 24, 2011 at 8:09 AM
1CardCreator said...: Pretty card and your bow is perfect! Love the roses too. ~Diane; January 24, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Erin... said...: So sweet Chris!! And my sewing machine broke as well, it stinks!!!!!:); January 24, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Denise said...: Really pretty card and lovely image. Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week - Denise; January 24, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Unknown said...: Beautiful card Chris!
I don't know what I would do without my sewing machine or my Bow-easy either!
Thanks so much for joining us this week @ Paper Take Weekly!

Hugs,
True :D; January 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Danielle said...: Very lovely card Chris! Sorry to hear about your sewing machine but your card is no less beautiful for the lack of sewing! Love the colours and that bow is luscious!
Hugs, Danielle; January 24, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Hilly's Crafts said...: wow a stunning card - love the image and the design - the colours are just perfect xx big hugs xx; January 24, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Lori said...: Utterly beautiful, gorgeous bow too!; January 24, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Ms. Jen said...: Beautiful, even without your sewing machine! I love my bow easy.; January 24, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Dorcas said...: Beautiful card, Chris! Love that big juicy bow, but sounds like we need to say a prayer for your machine! lol I would be up a creek without a paddle if my sewing machine died. I panic when I run out of thread!; January 24, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Brenda said...: STUNNING!!! Everything about this card is gorgeous!!! Love that pink bow! Love that beautifully colored image!!!; January 24, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Chris, this is so gorgeous hun!! I love your yummy ribbon and the flowers sticking out...so sweet and soft!! :) Hope you're doing well!! HUGS; January 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Francie G. said...: Beautiful, Chris! Love the sweet image! The beautiful bow and the lovely tiny flowers are the perfect finishing touche; January 24, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Nannieflash said...: Oh Chris thats stunning I love your image and your beautiful card design. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx; January 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Becky said...: This is just adorable. Gorgeous layout and colors.; January 24, 2011 at 11:21 AM
dolcreations said...: Chris, your card is still stunning without the stitching!!! I just adore that image and all the pinks!!!! Beautiful!; January 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Anonymous said...: What a beautiful card! Such pretty details!; January 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Jackie said...: Beautiful card, love everything about it. Thank you for joining us at AGOAC this week x Jackie x; January 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful card, love your image. Thanks for joining us this week at Crafty Cardmakers. xx; January 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Sharon Caudle said...: Oh Chris, you continually make me gasp in delight looking at your gorgeous work! This is so beautiful! The papers, the image, the bow with all the beautiful details...it is all so perfect together! I love it! Have a wonderful week my friend! Big hugs!; January 24, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Elly said...: Wow this is soo gorgeous!!!; January 24, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Shelley said...: That is beautiful! The bow maker is a must have.; January 24, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Patti J said...: Yikes! No sewing? You poor dear! YAY on getting those school reports done - you rock! Happy to see you got your card posted - it is gorgeous, as usual! I use my bow easy sometimes, but I'm an old fashioned antique, and find it easier to tie by hand! Beautiful card, dear sister! Hugs! P.s....I'm struggling too - computer is dead again. Time to figure out how to afford a new one...; January 24, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Louise said...: WOW Chris! This is totally adorable, inspeat the fact you can sew on your creations! ;)
I havn´t sewed on my own for very long but I had to return it (loaned it from work) and I won´t be able to either ubtil I get a new one :(

You made a beautiful creation! Love the pinks and the cute image is colored to perfection :)

Hugs; January 24, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Joy said...: such a sweet card you made Chris! this is just so darling! love the DP and your take on the layout! awe shucks! can't believe your sewing machine is broken! I consider you the sewing queen! I need to learn how to sew on my cards too! I hope you have a great week!; January 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Keep It Sweet and Simple said...: Really beautiful card. Those DP's are so pretty and your bow and blooms are awesome.
Thanks for joining us at A Gem of A Challenge.
Caroline (GDT) xxx; January 24, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Shazza said...: fabulous card Chris x; January 24, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Caroljenks said...: Absolutely gorgeous Chris! The ribbon and heart are stunning and that sentiment is beautiful.

Thanks for joining in with us again this week over at Top Tip Tuesday for our 'All Sentimental' challenge :)

Carol x; January 24, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Miranda said...: very gorgeous card

Thanks for joining the DYSU challenge this week
hugs
Miranda; January 24, 2011 at 1:49 PM
*Alison* said...: love this.. and your bow is amazing.. Way to "Stack Up" and bring out the PINK in your creation.. Thanks for playing with us at www.doyoustackup.blogspot.com can't wait to see what you create next week..
HUGS
Alison
DYSU-Owner; January 24, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Eiglas said...: This isn't even my rota'd number to comment on but I couldn't resist! What a beautiful creation (...as usual...!) and the sewing too! Mine never looks that good....
Thank you so much for sharing with us over at crafty Cardmakers this week!
Hugs
Ei
x; January 24, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Bianca said...: What a amazing card! Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge! xx Bianca; January 24, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh mom this is beautiful. I love the colors, paper,ribbon, and sweet angel!! Can I have her?

P.s. can't wait to see your next one!...wonder what I can have next....

Love you!

~Meghan; January 24, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Spyder said...: Beautiful card, so pretty, love the bow, thank you for joining Quirky Craft's Challenge this week, don't forget to pop back on Friday to vote for your favourite three and get your blogging buddies to vote for you!

((Lyn)); January 24, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Harriet Skelly said...: Chris this is gorgeous - I love those papers!! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!; January 24, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Debbie said...: Stunning card as always Chris - you work is outstanding. :)
Thanks for sharing with us at The Crafty Pad Challenge this week. :)

Debbie The Crafty Pad; January 24, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Marlene said...: Gorgeous card! I love my Bow Easy, too....though it took me a while to "get it" cuz I'm a little dense! Now, now...just a little, eh?

Sorry to hear about your sewing machine though. :( Maybe you'll get a new one for Valentine's Day!; January 24, 2011 at 4:04 PM
li-bee-ti said...: Gorgeous card! I love the colors and the image is simply adorable. Your bow is perfect....
Thank you for playing with us at Simply Create, and I hope you'll join us on our new challenge too.; January 24, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Lynda Nielsen said...: wow wow wow, this is precious! Everything you've done with this card is pure perfection. Thanks so much for entering in the Phindy's Place Challenge this week.
Hugs,
Lynda; January 24, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Peggysue said...: Gorgeous card! And i agree, the DP is luscious!! Thanks for joining us at the DYSU challenge and hope to see you back...; January 24, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Vicki Dutcher said...: Great sketch use! Love your ribbon treatment! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends~; January 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Pauline said...: Breathtaking! I love your colours and layers... such beautiful flowers too! Thanks for playing at DYSU!
Pauline; January 24, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Maria Matter said...: yay for getting those homeschooling reports done!!!
Gorgeous card Chris, love how you colored this little sweetie!
hugs & blessings; January 24, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Grace said...: Oh it's adorable Chris! I love this image and you always color her so pretty! Love the dp! Glad the machine is fixed now!!! Goodness could you have found any more challenges???? LOL! Gorgeous gf!!!; January 24, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Nancy said...: So gorgeous, Chris!! I love the Bow Easy...wouldn't know what to do without it! Thanks for fluttering with us this week at Flutter By Wednesday!; January 24, 2011 at 7:13 PM
6 wacky women said...: Absolutely gorgeous card, Chris
The delicate colors and papers are so beautiful.

Karen x; January 24, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Kerri said...: This is so gorgeous, Chris!!! I love the big bow with the flowers, and that image is so sweet!; January 24, 2011 at 7:41 PM
PCM said...: THIS is beautiful. I love the bow and flowers and the coloring. Very nice. Thanks for joining our challenge this week at Top Tip Tuesday.; January 24, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Cec said...: This is so sweet and girlie with that gorgeous bow. Thanks for joining us at Phindy's Place.
Hugs!
Cec; January 24, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool) said...: oohhh another entry for TCPF this week
love them both but I really love this ribbon :)
thanks for joinin us!; January 24, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Holly Young said...: Sweet and precious card Chris! I love the texture you gave her wings! The tiny roses tucked into the beautiful bow are really sweet, and I love that heart button!; January 24, 2011 at 9:39 PM
coldwaters2 said...: Wow Chris this is stunning I love that image and that bow looks wonderful
Hugs
Lorraine x; January 24, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Shirley N said...: Beautiful card Chris, love your colors and your gorgeous bow!; January 25, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Hands On said...: Beautiful card. Love the engel, colours, layout! Thanks for playing with Stampin' Royalty.; January 25, 2011 at 1:34 AM
Melodie said...: Your card is fantastically nice. I admire your wonderful ones over and over again trail.
Hugs
Melodie; January 25, 2011 at 2:17 AM
Michele Roos said...: Such a gorgeous card Chris. Love the image you've used and the details also. Hugs Michele x; January 25, 2011 at 5:21 AM
Unknown said...: Really pretty

kitten - DYSU team; January 25, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Lil Daffodil said...: Hi Chris,
Wow this is a gorgeous card. Beautiful colours and embellishment and a wonderful image. I love this one.
Hugs,
Fiona x; January 25, 2011 at 6:30 AM
Dawn B. said...: This is precious Chris. I LOVE my bow easy. Accidentally threw mine away and had to buy a new one.. LOL. Your sweet little girl is so cute. Great job.; January 25, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...: Just gorgeous love the bow really pretty!

Thank you for sharing with us at CES Challenge & Gingerloft this week, good luck!
Hugs Shell!; January 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Anonymous said...: Gorgeous card.The pretty papers are perfect for the sweet image.Great bow too.Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best :D
Lisa x; January 25, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Karen Wilson said...: Chris, this is stunning. That image is darling and the way you did the bow and everything...wow. Just beautiful.; January 25, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Chrissy D said...: Ohhh wonderful card! So sweet!!! Hope you are you having a great day!; January 25, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Deborah Frings said...: Super cute image, and very pretty card.; January 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM
MariLynn said...: Gorgeous card. I love the roses dp.; January 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Virgo5 said...: Gorgeous, beautiful, lovely, I couldn't decide on one, so I'll say them all!
Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!; January 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Tammy said...: This is absolutely stunning, Chris!! WOW..I'm speechless. I really love the colors!

Thank you for playing along with us this week at Phindy's Place and hope to see you again!! :); January 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Donna said...: This is a very pretty card Chris, I love this colour combo, sorry to hear about your sewing machine. Donna x; January 25, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Traci S. said...: Hi Chris,

I am so sorry to hear about your sewing machine. I know you used it a lot! Perhaps you could do what we non-sewers do? Faux stitch? It is an art in itself...getting your "stitches" even and the same length. Give it a try!

This card is so incredibly beautiful. I love the colors...they seem like something that would look especially beautiful by candle light. I love your coloring. She is beautiful, and I am sure her hair shines! (Am I right about that?) I love the bow with the beautiful little flowers and pearls peeking out of it. It is just such a lovely card. It is an inspiration!

He IS Able,
Traci S.; January 25, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Lynn said...: What a beautiful card and so delicate..All the detail on your card is so perfect :)
Thanks for joining us at Gingerloft Challenges :)
huggs
Lynn x; January 25, 2011 at 9:28 PM
Anne said...: Sooo sweet Chris. Thanks for linking up with us this week at TCP. Hugs x; January 26, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Antonella said...: Your card is beautiful! Love ths bow - don't have the bow-easy so I struggle every time - lol.
Hugs, antonella :-); January 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Mandi said...: Gorgeous card Chris
Thank you for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week

mandi xx; January 26, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Brenda Brown said...: Love the colours and design of this card Chris, it's beautiful.
Thanks for playing with us at The Stamp Man this week and good luck.
Hope you are having a good week.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox; January 26, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Stressed Stamper said...: Beautiful
Thanks for joining us at TPC this week
Good Luck
Sarah Stressed Stamper; January 26, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Anonymous said...: Hello a very beautiful card and a great design.

Thanks for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge
Hugs Karla; January 26, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Bonnie Garby said...: This is such a sweet card Chris! Thanks so much for joining our Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.; January 26, 2011 at 7:14 PM
Anne said...: What a beautiful image and card, your colouring is lovely.
Sorry to hear about the sewing machine:(
Thank you for joining us and taking the Phindy’s Place Challenge, do hope you’ll join us again this Friday!
Hugs
Anne; January 27, 2011 at 3:12 AM
Caro said...: That is so stunning! Thank you so much for joining us at Quirky crafts.; January 27, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Anne-Marije said...: Wonderful!
What a nice card!
Thanks for joining us at the Phindy's Place challenge and hope to see you back...
xxx Anne-Marije; January 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Unknown said...: this is such a lush card hun, love your backing paper its so pretty

thanks for getting crafty at crafty cardmakers
hugs
Judie xx; January 27, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Ann English said...: So beautiful!

Thank you for joining us this week for the Phindy's Place challenge. Hope to see you again soon :); January 27, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Edna Morrisedie said...: The bow is gorgeous, great use of the sketch too! Thanks for playing along withthe Mischief Makers this week!; January 28, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Mona Pendleton said...: So pretty Chris! Stunning bow and heart embellie! Thanks for playing along with the WMSC :); January 28, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Alica said...: wonderful! Lovely image and I love the heart and bow too!
Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week!; January 28, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Unknown said...: i absolutely need to get myself a bow easy one day. This is so pretty!; January 29, 2011 at 9:15 PM
Lin said...: Completely gorgeous, and that little heart button is to die for.

Thanks for joining our floral challenge at Crafty Cardmakers.

Lin - Lil Miss Chatterbox xx; January 30, 2011 at 7:22 PM