Hello Crafters!
This is it. It's been one whole year since I started this series. Can you even believe it?
I have been so blessed to share these crafters with you. I've learned about them right along with you guys and it has been amazing. Why? Because kindness is incredible and they are all awesome, talented, sweet, encouraging and wonderful people.
As if I didn't already know that they displayed it beautifully yesterday by surprising me with a celebratory blog hop. I was completely shocked and so very touched. Each post is incredible and caring. I adore each and everyone of them. Thank you so very much.
I've included the whole blog hop list at the end of the post. I suggest you go visit them not only for the endless sea of eye candy but also because those girlies got prizes. What?! I know it was like a legit event. The prizes are only open until the 29th so scoot your bootie :)
Speaking of prizes . . .
Here's the deal ladies and gents, I'm hosting a challenge :)
I am challenging you to get in on the fun. I'm challenging you to spread some love.
Here's the Requirements:
Create a new project CASEing one of the Geniuses cards from their original post below and link to their blog
Nominate someone you love to be a Genius and link to their blog
Link back to this post to help others enjoy the challenge too.
Add your card to the Inlinkz below.
Have fun. Leave each other encouragement. Make it your own.
***If you are a previous Genius please feel free to join in and CASE another Genius**
Not only is this good fun but there are prizes to be won!
I hit up my friends for goodies and they have all been so very generous!!
A huge thank you to
Paper Smooches
Create A Smile
WPlus9
Neat and Tangled
MarkerPOP
Make It Crafty
A huge thank you to
Paper Smooches
Create A Smile
WPlus9
Neat and Tangled
MarkerPOP
Make It Crafty
Lots of goods to get :) In addition to the gift card MarkerPOP is doing a special coupon code for everyone to get $6.00 off an order of $65.00 or more. Just use the code: CASEingGenius. Also, Zoe will be sending the winner of her gift a handmade card created with those very stamps. She's incredible. You're going to want this. Hell, I want this.
Of course this post isn't long enough so I'm going to tack on a card and video. Bahaha!
I decided to CASE my dear friend Marika Rahtu again. You can see her original post by clicking here.
Check all the details in the video.
I can't wait to see what you all make! I'll be stalking you all in blogland! If you happen to share your project on Instagram please tag it with #caseinggenius so I can see ;)
Thank you for all your kindness and for visiting me today!
Don't forget to hit up the Blog Hop!!
XoXo
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI'm in and LOVE this idea --- You've give us so many awesome "Genius's" to choose from, but I decided I am going to CASE "Michelle Lupton"... I think she's wonderful and I love her creations and talent! I'll be back to post the case links, once I finish my card!
Yay, the fun continues!!!! What an awesome idea to celebrate your one year :) I definitely have lots of geniuses in mind for you to CASE! Your new CASE is gorgeous! Love Marika's work, too.
ReplyDeleteKelly!!! You are just so awesome!! So awesome. Love your challenge, it is super cool and tells yet again how wonderfully kind person you are. I just wish that there wasn't the whole Atlantic between us so I could actually visit you more easily. One day I'll pop by your door and then you surely need to show me how to do that awesome shading of yours!! Just watched your video, excellent work!
ReplyDeleteYou make great cards and I love following you in social media. Amazing talent Kelly, way to go
ReplyDeleteKelly, what an honor to have all these fabulous designers CASE your cards.
ReplyDeleteNothing short of dramatic.
Outstanding!
This is a GREAT idea!! Hoping to play along.
ReplyDeleteGreat second take on Marika:)
I am seriously grinning from ear to ear. Your awesomeness is beyond bounds - love you! Hmm, now, who am at going to CASE? Decisions, decisions!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!!! Can't wait to play along...a few times, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun idea Kelly! Now the hard part is to choose a Genius to CASE!
ReplyDeleteGreat series and I love the challenge idea. Thanks for all of the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!! Super fun, Kelly!!
ReplyDeleteAnd if CASEing YOU wasn't challenging enough, you are now suggesting to CASE a Genius?!!...Oh,boy! LOL I have to think about this for a minute! Haha...I'm sure I'll come up with something...but the PRESSURE!! LOL ;)
Congratulations Kelly! I think what these lovely ladies have done for you speaks volumes about who you are. You are not only crazy talented with mad coloring skills, but an awesome person who spreads the love as well! I wish I could play along with your challenge, but health reasons won't allow it at the moment. I will enjoy seeing what everyone creates and be rooting everyone on. I do have some ideas of people to CASE in the future. Would there be a way to nominate without entering? Thanks for everything.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a successful year of CASEing Kelly!! I found your blog and beautiful work when you CASED my sweet friend Michele Ferguson. BEAUTIFUl card today!
ReplyDeleteFun challenge! And glad you were surprised by your hop. When they asked if anyone at a2z Scrapbooking wanted to join in, I couldn't sign up fast enough. You are so talented and generous to share your techniques and tricks on creating and coloring. You really do have a gift and your videos are funny. Plus, we got that whole Ohio buddies thing going...how could I resist joining in?
ReplyDeleteYou did another stunning CASE of Marika, Kelly! It was a real pleasure being a part of the tribute hop for you, thanks to Marika and Nina! Now you are keeping it going and paying it forward in the kind unselfish way you have! Thank you for being you! We love you! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely case. Awesome blog hop to, congratulations to you xxxx
ReplyDeleteOhh my goodness Kelly what a brilliant blog hop. I missed the fun as I was away being bossy with my parents and they dont have internet. I just went and looked at everyones choices of their three cards of yours and their cases. Talk about unbelievable inspiration. One whole year and you have Cased so many wonderful talented people. And all your wonderful cards I čant believ all that brilliant colour. Congratulations and ai look forward to another year of along with your DT work and your job and family and and.... You are so to be admired.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun bright Card there!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Hop !! It was so much fun.
Love the CaSE !!
Congrats Kelly on your one year anniversary! I'm completely honored to have been a part of the hop as a member of the a2z Scrapbooking DT. Thanks so much for all your inspiration and I can't wait to continue to see your amazing work!
ReplyDeleteKelly - I adore you and think you are one of the sweetest people EVER!!! Thank you for the way you have found ways to SHINE and also to help others SHINE - you are truly a delight and amazing beyond everything!!! MAJOR BIG HUGS TO YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteFun challenge! Your CASE's are incredible -- love your vivid use of color~
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kelly, on your 1st anniversary. You must be so proud of all those geniuses who CASEd you using bold and bright colors, flowers, black strip of card stock and sentiments stamped in black. So much inspiration and great hop!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to see how much they all admire you and your work!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your one year anniversary!! I love seeing your posts every week. You are amazing and such an inspiration to us all. It was a fabulous blog hop and so cool to see how you influence others!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary! Loved this great hop.
ReplyDeleteOh this card is a sight to behold! Congratulations on your anniversary. It was an honor to be part of the blog hop, we all appreciate you! I LOVE your challenge! Can't wait to play along!
ReplyDeleteSo I think your problem with the new ink blending tools is exactly what you said that they have not been used yet and there is not enough ink on them.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kelly! I love CASEing Genius. And I love everything that you make. :-) I hope I'll find some time to join in your celebratory challenge.
ReplyDeleteI am a great fan of Marika's work and you truly achieved success in your beautiful creation, love the vivid colors! Congratulations on one year Anniversary! Will try to case one of genius!
ReplyDeleteYou totally deserve to be honored by the people YOU honored in your CASEing Genius series, Kelly! There's no greater gift you can give to someone than to make them feel they're appreciated and special and your efforts certainly do that. Your card today is so beautiful, I love how the colorful background square makes the gorgeous white flowers POP!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your anniversary, Kelly... your card is stunning, as usual! I decided to CASE one of Lindsay's cards to start, but am hoping to make a few more before the deadline!
ReplyDeletePopping back cuz I got a chance to take part in your fun challenge, to CASE Kara Lynn, and to nominate someone for a future feature! Please do NOT include me in the prize drawing, however. I'm just playing for fun and to support you!! Hugs, Darnell
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