Cupid Jacob

I came across Little Loud Stamps from Paper Works in December and ordered the complete Christmas Freckle Collection.  When I saw that they came out with a Love collection, I knew it was a must have.  I was lucky enough to have won a stamp from this line and a store credit from Peggy, so it made an affordable set even more so!  I just had to ink up Cupid Jacob first and here he is......

  
I followed the sketch for this weeks challenge at Paper Works.  I knew I wanted to use this DP for him, and I wish I knew who made it because I would love to have more of it!  I got it in a 6x6 DP "grab bag" from my LSS awhile back and it doesn't have any information on the back.  Jacob was colored with my copics and the bow is colored in with a metallic gold gel pen.  Stickles on his wing and the hearts finish the image off.  The adhesive pearls in the corners are from Queen and Company, and when I first got them, I didn't see myself using this particular color, but it ended up being a perfect match for this.  While I would have liked a thinner organdy ribbon, this was all I had in this color. 

In addition to the Paper Works sketch challenge, I am entering this card in the following challenges:

ABC Challenge - L is for Layering
Creative Belli Blog - Glitter 
Creative Inspirations - "New Year, New Products"- Stamp, Border Punch 
Charisma Cardz - "Anything New" - Stamp, Border Punch 
Polka Doodles- Love

Raise the Bar - "Debut Day" - use something in your stash that hasn't been opened/used yet and Debut it- Stamp, DP, Adhesive Pearls, Ribbon, Border Punch
One Stop Craft Challenge - Fancy Edges or Corners
Incy Wincy Designs - "Color Me Wonderful" - use your favorite coloring medium (Copics) 
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Lots of layering
Creative Card Crew - "Punch It" - includes border punches
Copic Creations - Ethnic Skin Tones

This is my second post today, so please scroll down for my first post of the day.

Have a wonderful day!

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Cupid Jacob (Little Loud Stamps)
Ink/Coloring:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics (E00. E01, E02, R20, Y21, Y23, Y26, E31, R35, R37, R39); Marvy Metallic Gel Pen (Gold) 
Paper: Baroque Burgundy; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP- unknown
Embellishments:  Self Adhesive Pearls (Queen & Co); Organdy Ribbon (JoAnn's); Stickles (Stardust) 
Tools:  Nesties; Martha Stewart Border Punch

Birthday Bunny

I recently learned that Laurie has a new monthly challenge on her blog Clearly Delightful and is giving everyone that participates an exclusive Cleary Delightful digital image of the month.

This month, the theme is Bunny Rabbits and I just happened to have this cute Bunny image from Bee Crafty that I have never used yet.

Since I knew I wanted the bunny to be gray, I decided to go with a pink and gray color scheme.  I used some retired SU DP and Going Gray Cardstock ~ I wish this color was still available individually because I really like the lighter gray.  I stippled Pink Pirouette inside the nestie to give it a white frame and just added a few dew drops to finish it off. The colors in the picture appear darker than they actually are, and in person the card is more subtle.

Now I just have to show you the adorable image I will be getting from Laurie just for participating.  It is called "Bunny Wabbit". 

Is this not the cutest little bunny!?!  This image is really versatile and I can see it used for many different things besides Easter and Baby cards.  I can't wait to play with this one.


In addition to Laurie's Challenge at Clearly Delightful, I am entering this card in the following challenges:

ABC Challenge - L is for Layering
Creative Inspirations - "New Year, New Products"- Nesties, Sentiment Stamp
Paper Play Challenges - Furry Friends 
Cute Card Thursday - Pink and Gray
Raise the Bar - "Debut Day" - use something in your stash that hasn't been opened/used yet and Debut it- image, sentiment, nesties
Bee Crafty - Favorite color combo (This is just one of my favs for a softer palette) 
One Stop Craft Challenge - Fancy Edges or Corners
Incy Wincy Designs - "Color Me Wonderful" - use your favorite coloring medium (Copics)
The Pink Elephant - Sketch
Creative Card Crew - "Punch It" - includes border punches 
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Lots of layering
The Corrosive Challenge - "Let's Go Digi" - use a digital image 
Papertake - "Pretty Pink Papertake" - use mostly pink 

I have a few more cards to post, so I'll be back.

Have a wonderful day!

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:   Bee Crafty (digi image); Sentiment - Anya Says (The Greeting Farm)
Ink/Coloring:  Pink Pirouette; Copics (RV000, RV00, RV02, R20, N0, N1, N2, N3, Y15) 
Paper: Going Gray; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP- (Bella's Rose)
Embellishments:  Dew Drops 
Tools:  Nesties; Martha Stewart Border Punch; Word Window Punch

Mikey the Monkey

Earlier this month Joni at Inktegrity had a contest Called "What can I say?" and to enter you had to come up with a saying(s) for this picture:

I just thought he was so cute and to me it looked as though he was swinging from a branch, so one of the ideas I submitted was "Swinging by with a Valentine hi".  Joni picked my saying as one of the three to be used with the image ~ how exciting is that!?!  Joni sent each of the 3 winners their own Mikey the Monkey set before it was released to the public.  Unfortunately I had  quite a busy week, so I only got him printed and colored earlier this week and finally got around to putting him on a card tonight ~ so here's Mikey.......

I picked up the new Ka-Zoo papers from K & Company (they are just adorable) the other day with a 50% off coupon (gotta love those) and I thought these two papers were perfect for Mikey.  Very non-traditional Valentine's Day colors, but I like it.

 I am entering this card for the following challenges:
One Stop Craft Challenge - Fancy Edges or Borders
Stamp With Us - Color Challenge
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Buttons and Bows 
ABC Challenge - L is for Layering
Creative Inspirations - "New Year, New Products"- Nesties, image, Border Punch  and DP 
Paper Play Challenges - Furry Friends
Charisma Cardz - "Anything New" - Nesties, image, Border punch, and DP
Raise the Bar - "Debut Day" - use something in your stash that hasn't been opened/used yet and Debut it- image, DP, heart nesties 

Have a wonderful day!
 
Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:   Mikey the Monkey (Inktegrity)
Ink/Coloring:  Bashful Blue; Copics (R20, E31, E33, E35, E55, E57, E59, Y11, Y13, Y21, Y26, Y32, G21, G24, G28) 
Paper: Chocolate Chip; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP- K & Company (Ka-Zoo)
Embellishments:  Ribbon (Chocolate); Organdy (Offray); Button 
Tools:  Nesties; Martha Stewart Border Punch

KLSNS Challenge #13

Wow, the weeks sure fly by.  Here it is the weekend again and time for another challenge at KLSNS. This week we were challenged by Joana to use a dragon/reptile stamp or texture in honor of "Appreciate a Dragon Day".  Since I don't yet own any of the cute dragon stamps by High Hopes or Stampavie, I decided to use "Edwin with Lizard" from the Magnolia collection.  And speaking of Magnolias, KLSNS has at least 10% off all Magnolias in stock AND you can get an extra 20% off with the code "Maggies".

To keep in line with the reptile theme, I used the Tiny Mosaic embossing folder and then some paper from Basic Grey that I thought worked well with this.  I also tried something new with this card, paper pleating.  It definitely takes a bit of time to get the paper all scored and folded, but it adds a really nice touch.  After pleating the paper, I distressed the edges of each pleat and then sponged them so they stood out a bit more.


Please join us this week and be sure to check out the rest of the DT as they all have some fabulous creations to share with you!

If you missed my High Hopes post, they have a new illustrator on board, the one and only Dustin Pike and I am happy to say that the KLSNS store will be carrying some of his new images!  If you are not already familiar with Dustin's work I would highly suggest visiting his blog, you are in for a treat (and each week Dustin has a free digital image available).  Kelly was lucky enough to have one of these new stamps in her hands, so you get a sneak peek of that today when you visit her blog. 

I am entering this card for the following challenges:
The Corrosive Challenge - "Distressing"
Crafty Cardmakers - "What's New?" Nesties and stamp 
Creative Inspirations - "Distressing"
The Pink Elephant - Birthday
Creative Card Crew - "Distressing"
ABC Challenge - L is for Layering
Crafty Creations - Textures
Papertake - Sketch
Dancing in Pajamas - Kraft, Chocolate, Baby Blue, Celery
Creative Inspirations - "New Year, New Products"- Nesties and stamp
Your Next Stamp - Embossing
Charisma Cardz - "Anything New" - Nesties and stamp
Raise the Bar - "Debut Day" - use something in your stash that hasn't been opened/used yet and Debut it- stamp and the DP



Have a wonderful day!

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:   Edwin With Lizard (Magnolia); Sentiment (Inky Antics)
Ink/Coloring:  Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa; Creamy Caramel; Copics (E00, E01, E02, R20, E33, E35, E37, E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, B32, B34, G21, G24, G28) 
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Certainly Celery; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP- Basic Grey  (Mellow)
Embellishments:  Hemp Twine 
Tools:  Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Tiny Mosaic); Nesties; Dimensionals

High Hopes News

High Hopes has a new artist on board, and it is the one and only, Dustin Pike.  If you are not familiar with Dustin's work, I would suggest you check out his blog.  I have quite a few of his digital images, so I was thrilled to hear that his images will now be available in rubber.

To celebrate Dustin's new release with High Hopes, they are having sneak peeks on Sunday through Tuesday and then a blog hop on Wednesday, January 20th, the day of the release.  I know I will be checking these out.

Soft Pencil Thursday

This week we were challenged to use our favorite sketch.  Now I don't know about you, but asking me to use my favorite sketch is like asking me to pick which child is my favorite ~ it simply can't be done.  However, I have chosen a sketch that I used already this week, and have used in the past as well as variations of it, so it is one of my favorites.  The image we are using this week is A Lovely Couple and they are just that! 

Soft Pencil has a brand new store { softpencilshop.blogspot.com } and a brand new look.  It's really easy to navigate and Elizabeth has added some adorable new images that are perfect for Valentine's Day, or just to say "I Love You" anytime of the year. 


I know that the rest of the DT has some amazing creations to share with you as well, so please visit them and you may just find your next favorite sketch!  Come and join in on our challenges over at Paper Craft Planet ~ they are every Saturday and there is still time to get in on the current challenge where the lucky winner will receive a $10 voucher to the store.  

I am entering this in the following Challenges:
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - NEW - new image and tag nesties
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Used the frosting colors and the brown from the cupcakes
Crafty Cardmakers - "What's New?" - Use something new - image and tag nesties
ABC Challenge - L is for layering
Creative Inspirations - "New Year New Products" - Image, tag nesties
Papertake - Sketch



Have a wonderful day :)

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:   A Lovely Couple (digi image); Sentiment - Studio G
Ink/Coloring:  Copics (E00, E01, E02, R20, Y21, Y23, Y26, YR12, YR14, YR15, YG93, YG95, YG97, R30, R32, R35, E25, E27, E44, E47, E77, E79; Prussian Blue (Color Box Chalk Ink)
Paper: Real Red; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - SU (Summer Picnic)
Embellishments:  Ribbon (Flirty); Dew Drops
Tools:  Nesties 

OTHBCGA

Today is the second Wednesday which brings another Over the Hump Blog Candy Giveaway at InStyle Stamps.  Since Valentine's Day will be here before we know it, the theme this month is hearts. 

For this card I used Ava with Balloons and paper pieced her dress and the balloons. I decided to go with a distressed/shabby chic look and think she fits in with this perfectl.  The heart stick pin is one that I received in grade school {quite some time ago} and I thought it added a nice touch to this card.  The buttons and lace trim are both vintage items.   

So, how would you like to win 5 InStyle Stamps digi images?  All you have to do is head over to the InStyle Stamps blog and join in our challenge this month. 


Remember, when shopping at InStyle stamps, use this link {InStyle Stamps} and you will automatically receive a 5% discount on your purchase!

I am entering this card for the following challenges:
Hand Full of Stamps - "Say it With Flowers" - one or more flowers
AI Factory - Embossing 
Charisma Cardz - Cream, Brown, Pink and Toffee 
The Corrosive Challenge - "Distressing" 
Get Sketchy - Sketch 
Magical Crafts Fornightly - Vintage 
Crafty Cardmakers - What's New - Use something new - Border Punch, image 
Cute Daisy May - Flower and Ribbon 
A Spoon Full of Sugar - 3 DP, 1 Ribbon, 3 Flowers and 3 Buttons 
Creative Belli Blog - Glitter, rhinestones - used dazzling diamonds
Cute Card Thursday - All new - can use new crafty items - new border punch and image 
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - New - can use new crafty items - new border punch and image
Creative Inspirations - "Distressing"
Cupcake Craft Challenge - "Going Girly"
Creative Card Crew - "Distressing" 
Dancing in Pajamas - Use glitter
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Buttons and bows
Crafty Creations - Textures 
Flourishes - "Feel the Love"
ABC Challenge - L is for Layering 
Creative Inspirations - "New Year, New Products" - something new after Jan  1st - image, border punch
The Pink Elehpant - Birthday
Digital Tuesday's - "Emboss It"
Simon Says Stamp - "Shabby 'Chic" 
Your Next Stamp - "Embossing


Have a fantastic day!  

Recipe ~ all items SU unless indicated
Stamps:  Ava with Balloons- (digi image) InStyle Stamps 
Ink/Coloring: Copics (E00, E01, E02, RV000, R20, E21, E25, E27, E35, E37, E41, E44, E47); Creamy Caramel
Paper: Naturals Ivory; Gina K Pure Luxury White; DP - Basic Grey (Bittersweet)
Embellishments:  Organdy Ribbon (JoAnn's); Flowers (Prima); Vintage Buttons and Trim; Dazzling Dimonds; Heart Stick Pin
Tools:  EK Success Border Punch; Edge Distresser (Heidi Swapp); Sanding Block; Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Textile); Dimensionals