Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Soft Pencil Wednesday

After the holiday break it is time for our weekly Soft Pencil challenge.  This week we were given the adorable image "We Made a Snowman".  Another image of Elizabeth's that I just love.   And our challenge was to add sparkle, glitter, flock or liquid applique.  



I have a box of DCWV cards that I always forget about, so I decided to use the striped one for this card.  I added some DP panels and then the main image which is colored with copics.  For the glitter I used some Martha Stewart glitter I recently got from Michael's (couldn't pass it up at 70% off) ~ "Snow glitter" was used for the snow (and this stuff is awesome ~ when you use it, it really does look like snowflakes coming out of the jar ~ I love it)!  I used the coarse crystal glitter for the snowman, falling snow and the snow balls.


I know this card qualifies for a few challenges, but I don't have the time to link them right now, so hopefully I'll be able to pop on later tonight and update.        




Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:   We Made a Snowman - Soft Pencil (digi image); Sentiment - Winter Kit (CC Designs)
Ink/Coloring:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Bashful Blue
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aper: Striped Card - DCWV; Bashful Blue, Gable Green; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - SU Paper pack
Embellishments:  Gingham Ribbon (Light Blue); Glitters (Martha Stewart)
Tools:  Circle Punches

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Another Boy's Christmas



Here is yet another stamp that I've had for awhile, but first got around to using now....There just isn't a lot of free time for crafting this time of year, but there are a few cards I still need to get done, so I am trying to use those un-inked stamps.      

I am entering the following challenges:
 
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Free for all
Crafty Creations - Tradtional Christmas 
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes 
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge - used the color theme and candy canes (on his sweater)
One Stop Craft Challenge - Christmas Card for Someone you love 
Simon Says Stamp - say "Merry Christmas" 
Sophisticat - Christmas Theme 
Stamp Something - Holiday Somethings 
Stamp With Us - Christmas 
The Pink Elephant - Winter/Christmas

This is the last one for today!  

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Reindeer Trevor (CC Designs); Sentiment - Winter Kit (CC Designs)
Ink/Coloring: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics (E00, E01, R20, R29, G24, G28, E40, E41, E43, E33, E35, E37, E39, Y21, Y23, Y26); Signo White Gel Pen
Paper: Riding Hood Red; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - DCWV (Christmas stack)
Embellishments:  Stickles (Stardust)

Tools:  Circle Punches; Snowflake Die (Sizzix); EK Success Snowflake Punch

A Boy's Christmas


I didn't have a chance to do one of the recent Copic Color Challenge, but I liked the colors, so I made note of them and used them to color Sam.  I think these colors work wonderfully with this paper.    

I am entering the following challenges:
 
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Free for all
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
Dare You to Digi Stamp - Last minute Christmas Cards 
Digital Ink Co. - Holiday Frenzy - Last minute Christmas card
One Stop Craft Challenge - Christmas Card for someone you love
Simon Says Stamp - say "Merry Christmas" 
Sophisticat - Christmas Theme 
Stamp Something - Holiday Somethings 
Stamp With Us - Christmas
Taylored Expressions - Sketch (rotated)
The Pink Elephant - Winter/Christmas

Yay - only 1 more to upload ..........

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Sam - InStyle Stamps (digi image)
Ink/Coloring: Copics (I had a list but can't find it now, will update if I find it)
Paper: Cranberry Crisp; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - SU (retired holiday pack)
Embellishments: Ribbon - (Cranberry Crisp); Dew Drops

Tools:Scallop Border Punch

Keep Cozy Christmas



I got this stamp set last month and have wanted to use it for awhile, but haven't had a chance until now.  I added snowflakes covered in stickles to the image panel as well as sporadic dots of stickles and for the snow used Flower Soft in polar white with stickles on top.  This card may look familiar as I had posted one like this a few months back, but it had a different image on it.     

I am also entering the following challenges:

Anyone for Anya - Last Christmas Card of the Year 
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Free for all
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Winter Sparkle 
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes 
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge - used the color theme and the snowman with snow in background
Kaboodle Doodles - Sparkling Winter
Kraftin Kimmie - "Sparkle Baby" - bling, glitter, rhinestones
Nutty Nutshells - Christmas Card 
One Stop Craft Challenge - Christmas Card for someone you love 
Our Creative Corner - Snow or Snowflakes
Simon Says Stamp - say "Merry Christmas" 
Sophisticat - Christmas Theme 
Stamp Something - Holiday Somethings 
Stamp With Us - Christmas 
The Corrosive Challenge - Blingy
The Pink Elephant - Winter/Christmas

Only 2 more to upload now..........


Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps: Keep Cozy (The Greeting Farm); Sentiment - Best Yet
Ink/Coloring: Copics (N0, R22, R24, R27, R29, G24 G28, G29, 110)
Paper: Garden Green; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - DCWV - Christmas Stack
Embellishments: Ribbon -( Red); Button (from stash); Flower Soft (Polar White); Stickles (Stardust)

Tools: Corner Rounder; Oval and Scallop Oval Punches; Marvy Giga Scallop Circle Punch; Martha Stewart Border Punch; Snowflake Border Punch (EK Success) for little snowflakes

Monochromatic Fairy Christmas


I won a gift certificate for Inky Impressions awhile back and this is one of the stamps that I ordered.   This was the first time that I had ever used these stamps, and they stamp wonderfully (and are a lot of fun to color too).  Inky Impressions challenge is to add snowflakes to your card or project using one of their stamps, so I am entering this card.  There are snowflakes to the right of the girl, on the scalloped circle and down in the left hand corner area, but because the card is monochromatic, they are a bit hard to see in the picture.   


I am also entering the following challenges: 

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Sketch
Colour Create - Pink, Burgundy, Ivory 
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Free for all
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Winter Sparkle 
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
Get Sketchy - Use your favorite color (I love blue, but for card making love pink, so I chose pink) 
Kaboodle Doodles - Sparkling Winter
Kraftin Kimmie - "Sparkle Baby" - bling, glitter, rhinestones
One Stop Craft Challenge - Christmas Card for someone you love 
Our Creative Corner - Snow or Snowflakes
Simon Says Stamp - say "Merry Christmas" 
Sophisticat - Christmas Theme 
Stamp Something - Holiday Somethings 
Stamp With Us - Christmas 
The Corrosive Challenge - Blingy
The Pink Elephant - Winter/Christmas

I've got 3 more cards to get uploaded, so off to prepare another post......

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Fairy LiLi - Inky Impressions
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, E02, R20, RV000, RV00, RV02, G21, G24, E25, E27)
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aper: Pink Pirouette; Gina K Pure Luxury White; Glittered Paper (DCWV);  DP - Basic Grey (Eskimo Kisses) SU (Bella Rose)
Embellishments:  Stickles (Stardust); Self Adhesive Rhinestones (Michael's); Ribbon (Wyla Inc)
Tools: Snowflake Punch (EK Success); Snowflake Border Punch (EK Success) used for tiny snowflakes; Nesties Labels 4; Giga Scallop Circle Punch (Marvy) 



Friday, December 18, 2009

ISS BLOG HOP


Welcome to another InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!    

This month our theme is Love and Romance, and let me tell you, it was a nice change from all the Christmas stuff I have been working on lately!    You should have arrived from Mary's blog, but if not, please head on over to the InStyle Stamps blog to start at the beginning. At the end of the hop, you should end up back at InStyle Stamps where we would like you to vote for your favorite project. The DT member that receives the most votes will win a prize AND just for voting you also have the chance to win a prize too!  To receive an automatic 5% discount on your purchases, please be sure to go through this link InStyle Stamps. 

Now on to my project.  Since I don't have much in the way of Valentine's Day decorations, I decided to make one. 


The image I chose to use for this is Mike and Jessie.  I think they make a cute couple and I just love Jessie's hair style!  The base of my wall hanging is a plaque from Michael's (I picked up a bunch of these awhile back for 19¢ each ~ love clearance prices like that) and I covered it with DP.  I added a doily, ribbon and a bow and then to the bow I added these gorgeous crystal topped stick pins (another fantastic buy ~ 12 for 39¢).  

I then added the large heart, the Love sentiment (which is covered in Dazzling Diamonds) and Mike and Jessie, which were colored with copics.  With room to spare, I added two scallop heart frames and then a flower which was sprayed with Shimmer Spritz ~ but to be honest, I can't really notice any shimmer at all ~ it appears to have dried absolutely clear :(  

Ribbon was used for a hanger and to cover the holes where the ribbon went in I added a little flower to both.  As a final touch I added some scattered pearls.  I had a lot of fun working on this project and am really pleased with how it turned out.

Your next stop is Melissa and I know she will have something fantastic to share with you.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Allsorts - Pearls and Swirls
Charisma Cardz - Anything but Christmas
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Free for all

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Something to Decorate your home
Polka Doodles - Free Theme



Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Mike and Jessie - InStyle Stamps (digi image) 
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, E02, R20, R81, R83, R85, E25, E27, E57, E41, E43, E35, E37. Y21, Y23, Y26, G21, G24, G40)
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aper: Pink Pirouette; DP - Bo Bunny
Embellishments:  Dazzling Diamonds; Shimmer Spritz (Baby's Breath); Flowers (Prima and Making Memories); Crystal topped pins (Making Memories); Self Adhesive Pearls (Michael's); Ribbon (May Arts); Plaque (Michael's)
Tools: Scallop Heart Frame and Love die cuts (Sizzix);  Heart Nesties; Martha Stewart Branch Punch 



Thursday, December 17, 2009

Soft Pencil Thursday

It is again time for our weekly Soft Pencil challenge.  This week we were given the mandala image "Divine Creation" to use.  When I first saw it I had intended to use the image as flowers with a button center, but then changed my mind and came up with this:   

The clean and simple looks is something I don't really do too often, but I thought it worked well with this image.  I made patterned paper out of the image and then placed little silver gems in the centers.  A simple monogram, velvet ribbon and a black embossed panel complete the card.  This was a very quick card to do, and I think a set of these would make a wonderful gift. 




Sorry about the not so great picture ~ it looks about as good as I feel right now ~ not too hot LOL!   I took so many pictures, but the embossing didn't show up at all.  Well I finally ended up getting the embossing to be visible but now the top part isn't as crisp as it should be and looks a bit gray.  

It has definitely been hectic around here lately.  Alicia was home sick Friday and Ashley and Trevor were home sick yesterday (so much for my day of Christmas shopping I had planned).  Monday I had a two hour dentist appointment and then that night was parent night at Ballet followed by Tyler's Cub Scout Christmas party, last night was Tyler's Christmas program and tonight I am headed off to the Fire Dept with my Daisies to deliver the cookies we made on Saturday.  Then of course my loving kids had to so kindly share their cold or whatever it is they have with me.  I started with a sore throat on Monday and now my head is all congested ~ hoping we are all better by Christmas!

I am also entering this in the Whimsy Stamps Challenge of black and white.    
   

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Divine Creation Mandala - Soft Pencil (digi image); Letterpress Alphabet
Ink/Coloring:  Memento Tuxedo Black
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aper: Basic Black; Gina K Pure Luxury White
Embellishments:  Velvet Ribbon (Dashes, Dots and Checks - Michael's); Self Adhesive Gems (Michael's)
Tools:  Nesties Labels 8; Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Swiss Dots)

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR

Today over on the InStyle Stamps blog it is time for another Over the Hump Blog Candy Give Away.  Head on over to see the wonderful creations by the DT and for your chance to win a fantastic prize.  


Remember, any purchases you make at InStyle Stamps through this link qualifies you for an immediate discount of 5% on your purchase!


This month our theme was New Year's and I thought Ava holding a banner would be a good way to welcome 2010.  



What is New Year's without all kinds of glitz?  Well, to capture some of that I used some sparkly paper from DCWV All Dressed up Stack, colored in Ava's wings and barrettes  with Tiara stickles and added this fun metallic trim I picked up last month.   I hand wrote the 2010 on the banner and the Happy New Year sentiment is inside the card since I didn't want to clutter up the front.  The panel with Ava on it is on dimensionals.


I am entering this card in the following challenges:
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - New Year's
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes 
Die Cut Dreams - Glitter Me Silly
Kraftin Kimmie - "Sparkle Baby"

Moving Along With the Times - Sketch (rotated) 




Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Ava Holding Banner - (digi image) InStyle Stamps
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, R20, RV000, RV00, RV01, N0, N1, N2, E33, E35); Black Marker (Zig)
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aper: Pink Pirouette, Basic Black; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - DCWV (All Dressed Up Stack)
Embellishments:  Metallic Trim (Celebrate-It/Michael's); Stickles (Tiara), dimensionals
Tools: Scallop Border Punch 


Saturday, December 12, 2009

Mojo Monday Warm Holiday Wishes

I haven't played along with the Mojo sketches for awhile now and just had to give this one a try. 


I used one of my new CC Designs images from the Winter kit and colored her in different shades of pink.  I added stickles to the pom poms on her boots and rhinestones for her pony holders and the flower center.  The embossed panel was enhanced with New Canvas Palette ink.  This is a Christmas card for one of the may kids I need to give cards to.  

This card is being entered in the following challenges:
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Monochromatic Card 
Crafty Cardmakers - "Alternative Christmas" - non traditional colors
Creative Inspirations - Non Traditional Christmas Colors
Gingersnap Creations - GC31 Color - Monochromatic 
Mojo Monday - sketch 
Our Creative Corner - Holiday Theme card 
Papertake - Red and Green must not be seen - only pinks and brown here 
The Pink Elephant - Use your favorite Christmas Colors - As I mentioned in another entry for TPE, I am loving the non traditional colors this year and pink is one of my favs, but this time I paired it with brown.

OK, off to try and get at least a card in before bed time..... 

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Emma from the Winter kit - CC Designs 
Ink/Coloring: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics (I can't find my list right now, if I do, I'll update); Signo White Gel Pen; Palette Ink (New Canvas) 
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aper: Close to Cocoa; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - DCWV Christmas stack
Embellishments:  Dew Drops; Ribbon (Lt. Pink); Spiral Clip; Stickles; Self Adhesive Rhinestones (Michael's)
Tools: CM Cutting System; Marvy Mega Scallop Circle Punch; Cuttlebug embossing folder

Club Anime Color Challenge

It's the second Saturday of the month and that means it's time for our color challenge over on the InStyle Stamps Club Anime blog.   This time our challenge was to use the colors red, green and brown so I dug out my old Christmas stack of papers that I knew would be perfect for this challenge and decided to use Scarf Chick because I think she works really well with these papers (and she is just cuter than heck). 

Of course, she was colored with my copics and the background was colored in with E40 to give it an ivory tone.  The pearls were colored with E42 to match the color scheme.  No stickles or glitter on this card, but I did manage to get a bit of bling with the gold colored buttons courtesy of my metallic gel pen, and then the vintage trim I found in my cabinet (love that box of trims, ribbons and lace). 

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations (links are in my left side column).  And as always, please join in, we'd love to see what you come up with using this color combo.


To purchase this and any of the other fantastic images, be sure to go through this link InStyle Stamps and you will automatically receive a 5% discount on your purchase!

I also want to remind you that InStyle is looking for Guest Designers for January and February?  All you have to do is join in our sketch challenge this month and link up your creation with Mr. Linky.  You have until 11:59PM EST on December 26th to enter.  Good luck!

I will also be entering this in a few other challenges, but I will update those later on as I have some cookie making/decorating to do with my Daisies.

OK, edited to add the challenges:
Banana Split Sunday - Stay warm-well I think she looks warm all bundled up
Creative Inspirations - Sketch ~ except now I see that when I printed my copy of the sketch the right end was cut off a bit, so I missed the strip down the right side 
Cupcake Inspiration Challenge - I used the holly and berries from the cupcake and the colors were red and green ~ I used a variation of those colors
Everybody Art Challenge - Red and Green
My Time to Craft - Christmas Foliage - holly


Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Scarf Chick - (digi image) InStyle Stamps; Sentiment - CC Designs Winter Kit
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, R20, R37, R43, R59, YG63, G94, G99, G82, G21, E40, E41, E42, E43, E33, E35) Marvy Metallic Gel Pen (Gold); Mememto Rich Cocoa
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aper: Baroque Burgundy, Garden Green; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - Provocraft Christmas stack
Embellishments:  Self Adhesive pearls (Michael's) colored with E42; Vintage trim (unknown) 
Tools: Nesties; Martha Stewart Border Punch; Circles and Scallop Circle Punches



Friday, December 11, 2009

Wags and Whiskers Blog Hop


Wags and Whiskers is having a blog hop to showcase their second release and the images are just gorgeous (and there are prizes along the way as well).  If you love the work of Crissy Armstrong you will definitely want to go check them out!

 


Thursday, December 10, 2009

Soft Pencil Thursday

Wow, it's already Thursday again ~ I can't believe how fast the days go by this time of year ~ and it is time for our weekly Soft Pencil challenge.  This week we were given the image "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" to use (and I can't tell you how excited I was when I saw this adorable image) ~ is it not the cutest?!?  Then we had to pair it with our favorite Christmas color combo.  Well, I am loving the non-traditional color schemes lately, so I chose a pale blue and pale pink combo and the Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses pack worked perfectly with that.   



I colored the image in with copics and then added lots of stickles to it ~ after all, you have to have glistening snow right?  The image was then cut out with my nesties, since I used the largest size to cut the image I had to free cut the outer layer, but in the end it all worked out ok.   The edge of the sentiment was colored with RV00 to add a little contrast and then the pearls were colored to match.  The snowflakes were covered in stickles and then a little rhinestone was placed in the centers.

Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team (links on the left hand side of my blog), and see what they came up with.

Well, Winter is officially here ~ on Tuesday it started snowing, and we ended up with a lot of snow, so the kids got their first snow day yesterday and were they excited!  They had a blast playing in the snow and sledding.  I guess we should have put up the Christmas tree since we haven't gotten around to that yet, but there is always this weekend....Today we woke up to below zero temps and a wind chill of -25, which is expected to last most of the day.....

I would also like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Clearly Inspired - Winter Theme 
Crafty Calendar - Winter Sparkle 
Crafty Cardmakers - "Alternative Christmas"  (non traditional colors)
Creative Inspirations - Non-traditional Christmas Colors 
Creatalicious - Something for Christmas with snowflakes and lots of sparkle
Cute Daisy May - "Twinkle" (stars, glitter or anything twinkly)
Digital Tuesday - Christmas Song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" 
Friday Sketchers - sketch
Gingersnap Creations - GC33 Chestnut - Winter Wonderland 
Kaboodle Doodles - Snowflakes
Papertake - Red and Green must not be seen (although I hope my lime green Christmas tree is ok since it isn't the traditional green) 
Paper Cutz - use a hand stamped or digi Christmas image
Pile it On - "Tinsel Town" - use glitter
Simon Says Stamp - "Let it Snow" 
Stamp Something - Glitzy Somethings 
The Pink Elephant - Use your favorite Christmas Colors
Whimsy Stamps - Use Die Cuts

Thanks for looking and I hope you stay warm where you are!




Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Soft Pencil (digi image); sentiment - CC Designs (Winter kit)
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, R20, RV000, RV00, RV10, R32, R35, R37, B000, B00, B01, YG03, YG05, Y06, E31, E33, E35, E51, E53, E55, E57, N01, N1, N3, 0); Memento Tuxedo Black
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aper: Bashful Blue, Pink Pirouette; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - Basic Grey (Eskimo Kisses)
Embellishments:  Ribbon (Light Pink); Self Adhesive Pearls (Michael's) - colored with RV00; Stickles (Stardust)
Tools:  Snowflake Punch (EK Success); Nesties Labels 3


Thursday, December 3, 2009

Soft Pencil Thursday

As some of you already know, I was recently asked to join the Soft Pencil Design Team and today is my first post as a team member.  I discovered Elizabeth's adorable images awhile back, and really enjoy working with them, so I'm thrilled to be a part of the Design Team.  

Our challenge this week was to use one of Elizabeth's new calendar images and to use two or more layers on your project.  The image I got to work with is Thinking of 2010, and I thought I'd show it to you as it comes so you can see the possibilities with digital stamps.   



I had a few ideas in my mind, but in the end decided on this:



A calendar with removable monthly inserts.  I took a wood picture frame and painted it with Acrylic paint, added DP and sanded the edges.  The cat was printed out on some of the same DP, cut out and affixed to the frame.  Since my printer doesn't work too well on SU cardstock I printed the 2010 thought bubble on my normal white paper, colored it in with RV00 and then added stickles to the outside edges of it.  And, since I needed some little bubbles leading up to the thought, I added a few pearls.  A flower finished off the frame.  

Now for the calendar part....


I added another one of Elizabeth's images to each month.  For this particular one, I used Welcome Winter.    


I think this will end up on my daughter's desk.


Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Thinking of 2010 calendar and Welcome Winter - Soft Pencil (digi image)
Ink/Coloring: Copics R00, Acrylic Paint
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aper: Pretty In Pink; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - SU
Embellishments:  Ribbon (Light Pink); Self Adhesive Pearls (Michael's); Flowers (Prima); Stickles (Stardust)
Tools:  Border Punch

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Club Anime Sketch Challenge #4 and Guest DT Call

It is time for another monthly sketch challenge over at Club Anime, and make sure you read this post to the end as there is an announcement.  This was a fun sketch to work with: 



And here is my interpretation of it:
 


I chose this image because it reminds me of my kids in the winter.  We have a huge hill in the front of our house which turns into the kids sled hill in the winter, so I just had to put the "Let it Snow" saying on there  ~ and living in Wisconsin we will more get more than enough, although we haven't had any yet.....

Last year on December 3rd, I was a chaperone on a field trip with Alicia's class to a one room schoolhouse and it was snowing so bad they couldn't even walk to one of the buildings they were supposed to go see because of all the snow.  Tyler went on the same field trip yesterday, and he was lucky ~ no snow at all.

OK, back to my card....I colored the image with my copics and decided to make patterns on both of their sweaters with the blender pen {LOVE that marker!}.  The image was cut out and placed on the embossed and stickled (is that even a word LOL!) circle.  More stickles were then added for snow.  The little snowflakes are actually the punchouts from the snowflake border punch ~ I just added little gems to the centers and they made the perfect embellishment.  The scalloped edge is the opening of the card, something I don't do too often, but I should because than it makes me finish the inside up right away!  

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Now I also mentioned a Guest Design Team Call....well, how would you like to be a guest designer in January and February for InStyle Stamps and work with these fantastic images?  All you have to do is join in our challenge this month and link up your creation with Mr. Linky.  You have until 11:59PM EST on December 26th to enter.  Good luck!

This card is also for the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz - Anything Christmas
Color Create - Green Red and White - optional extra - Christmas 
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Weather 
Creative Card Crew - Christmas 
Creatalicious - Use snowflakes and glitter
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Red and Green
Cute Daisy May - Use gems 
Dare You to Digi Stamp - Glitter 
Digital Tuesdays - Christmas Sparkle 
Hand Full of Stamps - No plain ribbon
Kaboodle Doodles - Snowflakes 
Paper Cutz - Anything Goes
Pollycraft - Christmas theme
Sophisticat Challenges - Snowflakes and sparkle 
Stamp with Fun - Christmas
Stamp Scrap and Doodle - Christmas 
The Corrosive Challenge - Red and Green
The Pink Elephant - Use your favorite coloring medium (Copics) 
Two Red Bananas - Christmas or Winter


Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Leang and Sei  In Style Stamps (digi image);  Sentiment - Winter Sentiments (CC Designs) 
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, E02, E21, E25, E27, E40, E41, E42, E43, R00, R20, R21, R22, R24, R27, R29, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28, G20, G21, G24, G28, N0, N2, N4, N6, 0); Memento Tuxedo Black
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aper: Garden Green; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - DCWV (Christmas Stack)
Embellishments:  Stitched Ribbon; Self Adhesive Rhinestones (Michael's); Stickles (Stardust)
Tools:  Circle Punches and Scallop Border Punch; Marvy Giga Scalloped Circle Punch; Snowflake Border Punch (EK Success); Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Swiss Dots)


Friday, November 27, 2009

Love You

This week the sketch challenge over at Sweet and Sassy was one that I absolutely loved so I had to fit it in this week.  It also had a spin to it where you had to use stitching ~ and yes, I still haven't had the courage to pull out the big sewing machine, besides, it is much easier to change your marker color than to change your thread and bobbin.......

Anyways, I used this sweet Vanessa image and paired it up with the beautiful Bo Bunny Paper.  This  is the same line of papers we used on Ashley's Valentine box earlier this year ~ a favorite of mine back then and still a favorite of mine now! 




I'm cutting this short because I have to get this posted to enter the Sweet and Sassy Challenge.  This card is also for the challenge at Creative Card Crew - Favorite Things (which is pretty much all of it LOL!)


Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Vanessa - InStyle Stamps (digi image);  sentiment - Studio G
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, E02, R20, R21, RV10, RV11, RV13, G40, G82, G85, E25, E27, 0); Memento Tuxedo Black; Zig Memory Writer (Black)
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aper: Basic Black; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - Bo Bunny
Embellishments:  Gingham Ribbon; Self Adhesive Rhinestones (Michael's); Flowers (Prima); Brad; Jewelry Bead Cap (Michael's) 
Tools:  Oval and Scallop Oval Punches; Border Punch and Branch Punch (Martha Stewart)

ISS Blog Hop

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Not only is today Black Friday, but it is also the day for the InStyle Stamps monthly blog hop. Now, I don't know about you, but I absolutely hate going out to stores on Black Friday, too crowded for my comfort, so, I can't think of anything better than to sit back and enjoy what wonderful creations the DT has in store for you.

You should have arrived from Julie's blog, but if not, please head on over to the InStyle Stamps blog to start at the beginning.

Our theme this month was ornaments. I had a lot of different ornament ideas, but in the end decided to use my Memory Glass that I had sitting neglected for about 2 years now. To go along with the ornament, I also made an ornament shaped card.

I colored this beautiful angel, Kimi, with copics and then painted her wings with Angel Wings Shimmerz ~ now how appropriate is that. I also added it to the edge of the image panel, the edge of the sentiment panel and to the designer paper.& Then to make her sparkle more, I added stickles to the edges of her "dress".  The pearls were colored with RV11 to match and then some organdy ribbon was added to finish it off.  The ornament has a heavier silver wired ribbon for hanging.

Here is a close up of the card to capture the shimmer and sparkle:


And here is the ornament:

Your next stop is Mary and I know she will have some fabulous eye candy for you. AT the end of the hop, you should end up back at InStyle Stamps where we would like you to vote for your favorite project. The DT member that receives the most votes will win a prize AND just for voting you also have the chance to win a prize!

This card is also for the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers - "Clear as Day" - can't get any clearer than glass
Charisma Cardz - Anything Christmas
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas Gifts
Crafty Creations - Christmas Themed
Dancing in Pajamas - Any December Holiday
Dare You to Digi Stamp - glitter
Everybody Art - Christmas
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - Christmas themed
Gingersnap Creations - GC31 Color - Monochromatic
Paper Cutz  - Anything goes
Papertake  - "Christmas Crackers" - Christmas themed
Pollycraft -  - Christmas Theme
Susie's Sassy Designs  - Pink and Sparkly
Whimsy Stamps  - Christmas Creations
Thanks for visiting and have a fantastic day! :)


Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Kimi - InStyle Stamps (digi image);  sentiment - CC Designs - Winter kit
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, E02, R20, E31, E33, E35, E37, RV000, RV00, RV10, RV11, B01, B02, B04); Mememto Tuxedo Black
P
aper: Rose Romance Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - DCWV (Christmas Stack)
Embellishments:  Stickles (Stardust); Self Adhesive Pearls~colored with Copic RV11 (Michael's); Shimmerz (Angel Wings); Narrow Pink Orandy Ribbon (JoAnn's), Wider Pink Organdy Ribbon (SU), Silver Ribbon (Offray)
Tools: Memory Glass (Ranger); Memory Foil Tape - Silver (Ranger); Nesties Labels 4

 
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