Diane's Country Cards & Crafts

Jellypark's Blog Hop-Good Times!-and a Candy Giveaway!

2012-03-02T02:50:00.000-08:00

Jellypark is having a fundraiser blog hop! I was lucky enough to be invited to participate. Claire Keay hopes to raise funds for Little Haven Children's Hospice. Little Haven provides hospice care for life-limited children and their families throughout the journey of their illness.

Candy Candy Candy Candy Candy

As a special blog hop treat I'm offering

Tim Holtz 100th Stamp Set-Odds & Ends

These are rubber stamps that can cling to any acrylic block (not included).

All you need to do to become eligible to win the candy is to leave a comment on my blog. One winner will be chosen at random. I will advertise the winner Sunday night on my blog, so please check back. It's that simple! I do ask that you make your way to Jellypark and check out their adorable fundraiser stamps.

If the prize is still unclaimed after one week, a new winner will be chosen.

This is one of the images. It's called "Follow Me."

Next stop on the blog hop is:

Dorcas Perkins

Here's the list of all the stops. Have fun!

Jellypark Friends Challenge Blog

Christy Dillman

Diane Ahlers

Dorcas Perkins

Georgia Ehrmann

Heide Dronchi

Mel Harding

Dreams Come True

2012-02-24T18:31:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love this image from Mo's Digital Pencil. It called "Dream," and is available in both a boy and a girl version. I have had this for quite a while. Last weekend I found this paper by Imaginisce online. I knew they would be perfect together. Today was very stressful so I couldn't wait to get home for some coloring therapy. It really did help.

Copics: B05, B32, B34, BG000, BG01, C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C7, E000, E00, E01, E02, E23, E25, E31, E41, E42, E97, G24, R11, R24, R27, Y28, YR24

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Hot Shot Craft One for the Boys
Cute Card Thursday Winged Things (Airplane)
Do You Stack Up Distressing
Just For Fun Distress and for a Man
Moving Along With The Times lots of Layers
Sourthern Girls So Distressed
Penny's Paper Crafty Anything goes
Ruby's Rainbow Vintage
Sisterhood of Crafters Use a Digi
Creative Card Crew Masculine
Stamps R Us Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges Just for Men
Here Come the Boys Vintage
One Stitch at a Time Digi or Don't
Pattie's Creations Vintage

Flowers for Mom

2012-02-23T03:21:00.000-08:00

This card was made for Digi Doodle Shop's new challenge #23, a sketch challenge. Here is the sketch:

I used one of their newest images, Field of Flowers, available here. I fell in love with this image as soon as I saw it. She is just darling. I colored this with Copics. Everything is from my stash.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Crafts and Me Shades of Spring
Paper Pretties Punches/Die Cuts
Penny's Paper-Crafty Anything Goes
Sisterhood of Crafters Use a Digi
TandaStamps Daisy
Ladybug Crafts Ink Spring is in the Air
Creative Monday's Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts Anything Goes
The Crazy Challenge Use a Die or Punch
Cutie Pie Challenge Flowers
One Stitch at a Time Digi or Don't
Stampin' Sisters in Christ Flowers

Christmas Wreath '12

2012-02-17T05:25:00.000-08:00

This is the first of my February Christmas cards for Splticoast's Christmas Card Challenge. I'm planning on making three Christmas cards each month. It worked out very well last year. I made six a month, but had way too many so I'm cutting back this year. This is a favorite image of mine. It's from Isabella's Sketchbook. It's available here. Copics: BV11, BV17, C0. C1, E17, G21, G24, R22, R24, R29, R35, R37, R39, R59, R89, Y13, Y15, Y17, YG61, YG63, YG67, YR20, YR21, YR23, YR24

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Christmas Inspirations Anything Goes
Mema's Crafts Anything Goes
Crafter's Companion Anything Goes
Shelley's Images Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Anything Goes
Robyn's Fetish Square Cards

Rock Star !

2012-02-14T05:19:00.000-08:00

I made this card using Lil Sweeties Rock Star By Sherri Baldy, available here. She is just a doll! I colored here with Copics and added some Stickles to the ruffle on the dress and the star. The papers are from My Mind's Eye. The dream ticket and the die used to cut it are from Whimsy Stamps. I have never used this hair combo of colors before. I really like it. I'll be using it again.

Copics: BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15,

C0, C1, C3, E00, E02, E08, E19, E29, E31, E34, E37,
G09, G14, R11, Y17, Y19, Y35

Copic Marker Scrapbooking-February Release

2012-02-12T17:57:00.000-08:00

These are two cards I made for Copic Marker Scrapbooking. They are part of a release of mythological images. These were two of my favorites. It was kind of fun to be able to create something totally different from what I usually do. Both images were colored with Copics. You can visit their site at Making Our Mark. They are also on Facebook.

Copics: Unicorn: C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C5, G20, G21, R11 Y29,
Griffon: C00, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, YR20, YR23, YR24, 100

German Shepherd I

2012-02-12T10:21:00.000-08:00

This is the final card I'm posting today. The washing machine is calling my name! This image is from Digi Doodle Shop. They make most of my favorite animal images and this one is brand new this week! Please stop by and see their great collection. I have completed two cards with this image, but the other is saved for my DT entry. That one has a bit more to it. I colored this with Copics. The papers are from my stash.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:
One Stitch at a Time Anything Goes
Robyn's Fetish Square Cards
Alphabet Challenge Animal Antics
Hot Shot Crafts One for the Boys
Craft Us Crazy Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Anything Goes
Celebrate the Occasion Anything Goes-Birthday
Sundays With Crissy Birthdays

Party Time!

2012-02-12T09:58:00.000-08:00

This is my second card for today. The dgi is by Krista Smith and is available at Saturated Canary. She's such a bright, fun character. I colored this with Copics. The papers are from my stash.

I am entering this in the following challenge:

Craft Your Days Away Get Stitchy With It
The Poodles Parlour Anything Goes
My Time to Craft A is for Adorable

Raggedy Ann & Andy

2012-02-12T08:47:00.000-08:00

I figured with all the Valentine's challenges out there I should make a Valentine's card. I never send them, though. This adorable image is from Stitchy Bear. It's called the Raggedies. I have always loved Raggedy Ann and Andy. I have made a couple sets. The first set I made before my oldest daughter was born. I still have them sitting on a chair in the guest room. I don't think I'll ever part with them. This card makes me want to sew another set. I colored this with Copics. I didn't save the color numbers. I was working on four cards in a row and didn't put any away. I had to laugh, my daughter came out and looked at my work area and I had about a hundred makers spread out on the table. What a mess! The heart dies are from Cheery Lynn Designs.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Catered Crop Hearts

Dream Valley Challenges Hearts

2 Sisters Challenge I Heart You

CMC Copic Challenge Colors of Love

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Red, White & Pink

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Hearts

Card Makin' Mamas Valentine

Crafty Catz Valentine

Glitter Geeks To the One I Love

Mami Doodles Pink, Red & White

Pattie's Creations Valentine's & Love

4 Crafty Chicks Love

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge Valentine's

Delightful Challenges Love

DYSU Love

Rainbow Ladies Have a Heart

Shelley's Images Red, Pink & White

Creative Belli Blog Hearts/Valentines

Digi Doodle Shop-One for the Boys

2012-02-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

This card is for Digi Doodle Shop Challenge # 94, One for the Boys. The image is available here. I colored it with Copics and used papers from my stash.

Copics: BG0000, BG000, BG10, C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, YR21, YR24

Digi Doodle Shop is running a sale this month. There is 15% off select digis.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Our Craft Lounge Up in the Air

Crafty Emma Give Me Wings

Little Sweeper

2012-02-08T16:36:00.000-08:00

I somehow forgot to post this card last week. This image is from Digi Doodle Shop and is available here. If you go to Digi Doodle Shop you'll be able to check out a new feature called "In the Spotlight." If you hover your cursor over the black ans white image you'll see two cards using this graphic. One is by the fabulous Linda and the other is this card!

I colored this with Copics and have absolutely no idea who the paper is from. That's not unusual for me!

Copics: B05, C00, C0, C1, C3, C5, E00, E01, E02, E31, E33, G20, G21, G24,

R20, R21, R22, Y26, YR12, YR14, YR16, YR20, YR21, YR24

I am entering this in the following chalenge:

Cooking it uo with Katie Spool, Metal, Sentiment

Crafts and Me New Image

Scrapbook Sisters Anything Goes

Valentine"s Day Cards

2012-02-01T19:18:00.000-08:00

These cute cards were made with new digis by Copic Marker Scrapbooking.

They were colored with Copics.

Copics: The Love Bug
100, B05, C0, C1, C3, C5, E00, E01, E02, R20, R24, R27

For My Valentine
B0000, B000, B00, BG0000, BG000, BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02,
C00, C0, C1, R11, R20, R21, R22, Y00, Y02

Love Is In The Air
B05, C0, C1, C3, E33, E35, G09, R24, R27

I am entering these in the following challenges:

Creative Belli Hearts/Valentine
The Paper Shelter Love is in the Air
Penny's Challenges Love is in the Air
Truly Scrumptous Love & Hearts

Card for Marcheta

2012-02-01T18:47:00.000-08:00

I made this card for a dear friend at work, Marcheta. Her father just passed this weekend at age 92. I wanted to make extra pages in it because we have a lot of employees at work that will be signing.

The image is from Digi Doodle Shop. I have used this image a couple times. She is just very sweet. Marcheta loves my cards. It makes me chuckle. She buys them to put them in her house as artwork. I'm very honored.

I put tabs on the extra pages so they would be easier to get at. I found that without them I had a hard time separating the layers.

The papers are from my stash. I think some of them are from Stampin' Up. I used Copics to color the image.

Copics: C00, C0, C1, E000, E00, E01, G21, R01, R02, R11, R22, Y35, Y38, YR20, YR21, YR24

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Divas by Design Anything Goes
Fab 'n Funky Use a Digi
Flutterby Wednesday Angel, Fairy or Butterfly
Inky Impressions Pearls and/or Bling
Die Cuttin' Divas Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays Anything Goes

Wisteria Fairy

2012-01-29T08:41:00.000-08:00

This image is Wisteria by Mitzi Sato-Wiuf. It is available at Scrapbook Stamp Society. I absolutely love this artist's images. The detail is just amazing. This image is colored with Copics. I put Stickles to neckline of her dress to add some texture. The papers are from my stash.

I am a little disappointed with how the flower spray turned out in the photo. The colors are actually varying shades of lilac, but they appear pink.

Copics: Bg0000, BG000, BG01, BG10, BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV02, E00, E01, E02, E31, E35, E37, G21, R20

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps Summer in Winter

One Stitch at a Time Use a Digi

Robyn's Fetish Make it Sparkle

Stampin' Sisters in Christ Your Style

Stamptacular Sundays Diamonds or Pearls

Crazy 4 Challenges Layer it On

Mark's Finest Papers At Least 4 Layers

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Things with Wings

Glitter Geeks Myths or Legends

Hot Shot Craft Flowers

Moving along with the Times Bloomin' Marvellous

Paper Crafting Journey Floral

My Mum's Craft Shop Flowers

The Paper Shelter Pearls and Swirls
Sundays With Crissy Beat the Mid-Winter blues

For My Husband

2012-01-26T02:40:00.000-08:00

This is my Design Team entry for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge # 92 "Anything Goes."

The digi is called "Mountain Lion" and is available here

If you look up the digi on the website you will see a previous card I made using this digi.

I must admit it's one of my very favorite to color.

I made this card for my husband's birthday on the 23rd of this month. I started it after dinner on the 22nd. Nothing like waiting until the last minute! Hopefully, it doesn't look like I did it the last minute. He's actually in the kitchen baking his birthday cake. He doesn't like my cakes. That's okay, I don't like making cakes, anyway. His cakes are really delicious.

I have such a difficult time with sentiments.

I usually cheat and take the sentiments off my Hallmark card program.

I colored this with Copics and the papers are A Proper Gentleman from Graphic 45. I ran out of my main color as I was using it so I couldn't finish up the blending as well as I would have liked. Need to order it now. I use it a lot! The oval is surrounded by cream pearls on the top half of the card. Unfortunately, they do not show in the photo.

Copics: C2, C3

E04, E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, E40, E51, E53, E97

R02, R21, YR21

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Birthday Sundaes Happy Birthday (Sentiment on Front)
Dream Valley Challenges Animals
The Crafty Pad Something for the Boys
Mark's Finest Paper Birthday Card
Crafty Ann's What's New Pussycat?
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Anything Goes
My Craft Spot Let's Hear it for the Boys
Celebrate the Occasion Masculine Birthday
DigiStamps4Joy One for the Boys
Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy Animals
Shelley's Images "Text" Challenge

I'm Guest Designer for Belle of the Belli this Week!

2012-01-25T03:42:00.001-08:00

I was invited to be a guest designer for Belle of the Belli Challenge this week. I used an image by Krista Smith available at her Saturated Canary Etsy Shop. I colored her with Copics and used quite a few different papers from my stash. The flowers are from Stampin' Up. I actually made them about two years ago and they have been sitting around. I hate to throw anything out. I finally found a use for them. The tickets are from a stamp and die set I recently got from Whimsy Stamps.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge Anything Goes
Hooked on Craft Challenges Something Bright
Saturated Canary Dies and/or Punches

Valentine Kittens

2012-01-24T20:06:00.000-08:00

This is my first post for the Scrapbook Stamp Society's Design Team. This digi is "Valentine Kittens" by Morgan Fitzsimons.and is available here. I'm entering this in their current challenge at Scrapbook Stamp Society's Challenge Blog.. I colored it with Copics and used Stickles for the centers of the flowers.

I decided to go a little out of my comfort zone with this one. Typically I am not a "pink and frilly" type of person. I just started making it and it kind of went in that direction. I don't like to do a lot of planning. I like to experiment and see what happens. Sometimes I love it, sometimes it goes in the circular file. The jury is still out on whether I like how I finished off this one.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Anything Goes Challenge To the One I Love
Stamp and Doodle Include an Animal
Sweet Stamps Love
Heart Song Inspirations Red or White and/or Ribbon
Crafts and Me Pink and Sparkly

Sending a Little Love

2012-01-21T00:15:00.000-08:00

I love this digi from Digi Darla.

I visited the website today and saw lots of cute digis.

This was one of my favorites.

I colored this card with Copic markers and did the sky with Pan Pastels.

The paper is from my stash.

Copics: B24, BG000, BG01, C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, E31, E33, E35, E37, R29, R27, R28, 100

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Digi Darla Challenge Happiness is... (Love)

Crafty Ann's What's New Pussycat?

Poodle's Parlour Valentine's

Simply Create Too Love is in the Air

Craft Us Crazy Valentine's

Moving Along with the Times Things with Wings

Wags 'n Whiskers Valentine's

AUD Sentiments Word "Love" on Card

Crafty Purple Frog Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Valentine

Scrapbook Sisters My Sweet Valentine

Crafters Companion Love is in the Air

Just Tracys Crafts Love is in the Air

Send a Smile for Kids Anything Goes

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Have a Heart

Blue & Brown

2012-01-19T03:38:00.000-08:00

I made this card for Digi Doodle Shop Challenge #91, Blue & Brown. This digi image is from Digi Doodle Shop. It's called "Sail Away" and you can find it here. It's colored with Copics, of course. I used a new paper by October Afternoon. I have always loved their papers. I got a small piece of it in a paper pack, so of course I had to go on a search to find lots more. I bought enough to keep me busy for a while.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Divas by Design New Beginnings and/or Thanks
Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Brown & Blue
Anything Goes Challenge Blog Anything Goes
Cards for Men Boys and their Toys

Swirls and Pearls

2012-01-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

This is my final card as a design team member for My Time to Craft. I decided that it was time to step down. I would like to thank Wendy for giving me the opportunity to belong to this wonderful team for the past six months. The current challenge is "Favorite Embellishment." I absolutely love using swirls and pearls. I still needed one card for the January Christmas Card Challenge at Splitcoast so I decided to make a Christmas card and kill two birds with one stone.

Thinking of You

2012-01-12T03:02:00.000-08:00

I made this card for Digi Doodle Shop Challenge #90, Embossing. I just recently found this really lovely digi image at Digi Doodle Shop. It's part of a set called "Fancy Frames" and you can find it here. No matter how many times I visit the store I see something I haven't seen before. I just love that! I really enjoyed coloring this one. It's colored with Copics and I added glitter to the edges of the flowers. I used my Martha Stewart Scoring Board to emboss lines around the main image. It's a really great tool at a very reasonable price.

I just realized after posting that my center image is a little off. Doesn't it just kill you when you notice something after posting! I was sitting here wondering why the sentiment looked a little crooked. Oh well, not taking it apart now. Aaargh!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Anything Goes Challenge Anything Goes
Deep Ocean Challenge Lots of White
Scrap Creations Glitter
TCP Challenge Embossing
Tip Top Tuesday Anything Goes
House of Gilli Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges Anything Goes
Sparkle Forum Anything but a Christmas Card
Designed 2 Delight Winter Flowers or any Flowers
Stampin' With The Dragon Frames
I Brake for Challenges Clean and Simple
DYSU Pink
Little Darling Challenges Favorite Color (Pink)

Beautiful Baby Girl

2012-01-05T03:21:00.000-08:00

This is my DT entry for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge # 89, New Beginnings. The image I used was Sleeping Infant. I colored her with Copics and used a Martha Stewart punch. The flowers are from my stash.

Digi Doodle Shop has some exciting new things going on this month. They are now offering rewards points with each purchase. These points can be saved up and used as cash towards future stamp purchases. They also have quite a few ninety-nine cent digi deals. I have picked up some of these myself!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Ruby's Rainbow Baby or Child

Whimsy Inspirations New Beginnings

Kaart een Feestje Baby

XOXO Hugs '& Kisses

2012-01-04T19:15:00.000-08:00

This is my quite late DT entry for My Time to Craft's Challenge this week. The challenge is Hugs & Kisses. The image is from A Day for Daisies and I colored it with Copics. I got the ribbon from Taylored Expressions. I need to order more. I absolutely love it!

By the way, My Time to Craft is looking for new design team members. It's a great challenge blog to be on the design team for because you can use any images you wish as long as it fits the theme.

I have some exciting news to share with friends that are not on Facebook. My daughter, Katie, and son-in-law, Gabriel, are expecting their first child. I'm so excited. I'll be a grandma around the end of August. Everybody tells me I will absolutely love being a grandma. I have no doubt!

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Inky Impressions Anything Goes
Stamp n Doodle Anything Goes

My Favorite Cards of 2011

2011-12-31T15:35:00.000-08:00

The chipmunk digi is from Angels Landing. The cocker spaniel is from Just Inklined. I have quite a few more of their dog images. I hope to get to them soon. The boy and dog are from Mo's Digital Pencil.

The ballerina is from A Day for Daisies; the boy and his dog are from Mo's Digital Pencil, and the ragged angel is from Mo's also, of course.

Winter Fairy #2

2011-12-28T06:44:00.000-08:00

This is the second of the set of new images by Mo's Digital Pencil. This is actually my favorite of the two.

I could not get the lighting right on this one so the color is a tad off.

Copics: B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02, BG0000, BG000, BG01, BG10, C00, C01, E00, E01, E02, R11, R20, Y11, Yr00, YR20. YR21, YR24

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge Z is for Zingy Colours
Crafting for All Seasons Fairies
Cooking It Up With Katie Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Anything Goes-Christmas
Digistamps for Joy Anything Goes
Divas by Design Christmas
Flutter By Wednesday Fairies
Freshly Brewed Blog Christmas
Little Darling Challenges Cold
My Mum's Craft Shop Anything Goes
Sundays WIth Crissy Anything Goes

A Winter Fairy

2011-12-27T21:12:00.000-08:00

Well, I'm back from a two week break from making cards. It's difficult to get back into the swing. This is one of the newest images from Mo's Digital Pencil. I decided to color her the way the image was colored on the website. I just loved the mottled look of the wings. The ice on her wings is coated with Glamour Dust.

The inside top says:

                        "Keeping in touch
               with the people we care about
              helps keep the spirit of Christmas
                      alive in our hearts
                         all year long."

I made a pocket inside (bottom) that holds a tag that can be written on.

My husband does not care for this card...Oh, well. You can't please everyone.

Copics: BG10, BG11, BG13, E00, E02, E97, E99, N0, R11, R20, RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04, Y11, YR00

I decided to sign up again for the Christmas Card Challenge at Splitcoast, although, I'm making a lot less cards than last year. This is the first of my January cards.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Tip Top Tuesday Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesday Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Winter Wonerland
Kaboodles Doodles Angels or Fairies
Lexi's Creations Untraditional Christmas

Broken Dolly

2011-12-15T02:16:00.000-08:00

I decided to use this Digi Doodle Shop image called "Broken Dolly" for their latest challenge, "Paper Piercing." This has always reminded me a little of Norman Rockwell's, Doctor and the Doll, one of my favorite paintings.

I didn't save my list of Copics this time. I am so busy right now I can hardly think straight! I believe I'm done shopping, though. I just need to make eight candles and five commissioned cards. I haven't even started decorating yet. This should be interesting.

Copic Marker Scrapbooking - New Release

2011-12-12T04:58:00.000-08:00

Here are two of the new Christmas releases from Copic Marker Scrapbooking . To see all the images done by the design team, click here. There is also a great Santa freebie.

I colored these both with Copic markers, of course. Papers are from my stash. the gorgeous ribbons above are from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

I cheated a little on the snowman card. I realized after I mailed the card that I forgot to color in the leaves on his hat. I didn't have the card to fix before I posted so I colored it in with my photo program. It worked pretty well. Oh well, someone out there has my card without them colored. They probably won't even notice. I didn't until I saw it online.

Ragged Angel

2011-12-11T14:18:00.001-08:00

This is my favorite Christmas image from Mo's Digital Pencil. I love the angelic look on her face (makes sense...she's an angel). I colored her with Copics. The paper is from Echo Park. This card is for my daughter and son-in-law. I wanted to make them a very special card. They are the only ones I haven't mailed a card to yet. Here's your card, Katie! Since I know you will see it on here.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Dream Valley Challenges Christmas
Gingerloft Challenge Christmas
One Stitch at a Time Use a Digi
Paper Sundaes Anything Christmas
2 Sisters Christmas
CES Challenges A Traditional Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's A Traditional Christmas
So Artful Challenges Tis the Season
Sweet Stampin' Things With Wings
Card Makin' Mamas Christmas
Clearly iStamp Christmas
Pattie's Creations Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey Christmas
ABC Christmas Challenge Any Christmas Project
Creative Belli Christmas
My Mum's Craft Shop Traditional Christmas
Joan's Garden Christmas

Christmas Cards

2011-12-11T14:10:00.001-08:00

I've been playing around with some Christmas cards this week. I'll probably use these next year. Mine are all mailed already. Both images are from Mo's Digital Pencil and they are colored with Copics. The papers are from my stash.

Out for a Ride

2011-12-08T03:00:00.000-08:00

This card is my DT entry for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge # 86, Nature. I was a little worried that I might be pushing the theme a little, but found out it was okay. So here it is. I really enjoyed coloring these images. Animals, of course! I had my daughter, Sandy, put the images together for me. She showed me how to do it, but I wouldn't guarantee that I could get it right. I'll have to practice... with supervision. Thank goodness the younger generation is so good with computers. The paper is Wanted by Cosmo Cricket. I tried to make the grey dappled. It actually shows. I'm surprised.

Copics: B21, B23, C0, C1, C3, C5, E00, E13, E15, E17, E35, E39, E49, E97, E99, G14, N0, N1, R11, R17, R21, R24, R27, YR14, YR20, YR21, YR24, YR30

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Cooking It Up With Katie Anything Goes

Divas by Design Anything Goes

Happy Birthday!

2011-12-06T20:17:00.001-08:00

Okay, I think I am going to keep Krista Smith in business, all by myself. I just can't resist these digis. Hope the are good sellers at the craft fair or I will need to find a lot of girls with birthdays coming up!

Copics: B12, BG0000, BG000, BV000, BV01, CO, C1, E00, E02, E15, E25, E27, E29, R11, R22, Y15, Y18

I don't think I will look for any challenges. If I don't go to bed soon my husband is not going to be very happy. It's already way past bedtime!

Card for a Friend's Mom

2011-12-06T19:31:00.001-08:00

This is a birthday card requested by a dear friend for her Mom's ninetieth birthday. I'm really hoping she likes it. The image is from Isabella's Scrapbook. I believe it was the first digi I ever bought. I still really love it. I colored it with Copics and the papers are from Stampin' Up. the dots on the dress were done with a white pen. I added glitter to the flowers, which shows only slightly in the photo.

Now for the story of how it came to be. I colored the image, which included flowers growing under the watering can. I put the entire card together, including gluing on the flower arrangement in the corner. When I was all done I looked at it and realized the corner looked extremely cluttered with the flower image and the glued on flowers. I was not happy at all. I had to make a quick decision before the glue dried. I took the card completely apart, trying not to cause too much damage. I put the image into my photo program, removed the flowers and reprinted it. After coloring the image a second time I glued everything back together. I'm happy with how it turned out now.

I found the perfect sentiment in my Hallmark program.

"Those who fill their years with love

can count their age in blessings."

Here's to more journeys,

more songs to be sung,

more ways to be blessed

when ninety years young.

Copics: B12, B14, BG0000, BG000, C0, G03, G21, G24, E00, E02, E25, E27, R20, Y19

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Anything Goes Cutting Corners
Papertake Weekly Anything Goes
Crafty Boots Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Anything Goes + Glitter (on flowers)
The Crazy Challenge Anything Goes
The Ribbon Reel Anything Goes
Victorine Stamps Ribbon

Vintage Christmas

2011-12-06T03:49:00.001-08:00

This is my DT entry for My Time to Craft's Vintage Christmas challenge this week. The image is from Dearie Dolls on Etsy. I colored it with Copics.

Copics: B000, B00, B21, BG0000, C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E02, E07, E11, E15, E17, G05, G14, G24, R11, R22, R24, R27, V12, Y000, Y00, Y17, YR09, YR20

Curly Head

2011-12-04T16:43:00.001-08:00

I am in love with Saturated Canary digis. They are simply irresistible! I colored this with Copics. The papers are Everyday Flair by My Mind's Eye. The flowers are, of course, from Wild Orchid Crafts.

We are having a craft sale at school starting on the 12th so I thought I would get a few more cards done before then. I have alot of people ask for birthday cards so I figured that would be a good place to start. I'm hoping everyone likes these digis as much as I do.

I recently won the sign post die in a challenge. It's from Joanna Sheen. It also comes with a light post.

Copics: B12, B14, BG0000, BG000, BG10, C1, C3, E00, E02,E13, E15, E17, E51, E97, E99, G14, R05, R20, V12, Y15, Y17, Y28, YG06, YR12, YR29

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges Sparkle (flowers & gems)

I Did It Creations Flowers

One Stitch at a Time Be Square

2 Sisters Punches and/or Dies

CMC Copic Challenge Multi Color Hair

Craft Your Days Away Buttons or Bows

Sunday's With Crissy Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes

DYSU Ribbon

Saturated Canary Anything Goes

Favorite Santa

2011-12-03T17:08:00.001-08:00

I just couldn't resist using this Santa image again. I just love this digi from Digi Doodle Stamp Art. I colored him with Copics and used papers from Echo Park. The ribbon is from Stampin' Up. This time around I added much more red to his cheeks and nose so it would show in the photo.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Jingle Belles Christmas
Craft Your Days Away Buttons or Bows
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays Holiday Card

Clearly Inspired Christmas
Christmas Cards All Year Round Anything Goes
Christmas Crafting Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Sundays with Crissy Anything Goes
Crimbo Crackers Santa
Crafty Catz Colours of Christmas

DDSC - Lots of Sparkle!

2011-12-01T01:30:00.000-08:00

This image is from The Digi Doodle Shop. I colored it with copics and used a red, white and gold glitter pens for the sparkle. The paper is from my stash.

Copics: E25, G05, R24 That's it!

Fairy Card

2011-11-29T15:05:00.001-08:00

I absolutely love, love, love this image by Krista Smith. I colored her with Copics, of course. The paper is Stella Rose from My Mind's Eye and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Copics: B001, B04, BG0000, BG000, BG10, C0, C1, E00, E02, E11, E13, E15, E25, G09, G29, R20, R21, R22, R24, R27, YR20, YR21, YR24

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Creative Craft Challenge Free For All
Party Time Tuesdays Anything Goes
Shopping Our Stash Digi Images
Crafty Boots Anything Goes
The Ribbon Reel Anything Goes
Victorine Stamps Ribbon
Saturayed Canary Anything Goes

Card for Tom

2011-11-25T17:29:00.001-08:00

This is a Christmas card I made for my husband Tom. I usually don't do this type of image, but I thought it would be kind of interesting to try. I actually had quite a bit of fun with it! The image is from KennyK and is called Toy Soldier. The paper is from my stash. I embossed the snowflake layer and painted it with Glamour Dust. As usual, the sparle does not show in the photo. I kind of wish I had picked out a better portion of the paper. the top left corner is a fairly dark section of the print. I didn't even realize it until I saw it in the photo.

Copics: B23, B24, B26, C0, C1, C3, C7, E00, E02, E23, E25, E31, E33, E34, E35, G14, Y19, YR20, YR21, YR24

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Fairy Tale Challenge Christmas
Pattie's Creations Christmas
The Poodles Parlour Christmas
Simply Create Too All About Christmas
Stamping with the Dragon Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts Christmas
4 Crafty Chicks Snowflakes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge Unusual Christmas
Rainbow Lady's Challenge Cards for Men
Scrapbook Sisters Christmas Time
Papertake Christmas Crackers
Party Time Tuesday's Snow Us What You Got
Shopping Our Stash Christmas
Stamp-n-Doodle AnythingSnow
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Anything Christmas with Pearls
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Christmas
Hippity with Ippity Embossing

Birthday Tiger

2011-11-24T00:53:00.000-08:00

This is my entry for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge this week "Animals." My absolute favorite thing to color! I decided to use this gorgeous tiger image. They have so many beautiful animal digis for you animal lovers out there. I always check Google images before I color now so I can at least attempt to color accurately. A while ago I colored a skunk with the stripes done completely wrong.. I learned my lesson...now I do some research! I colored the image with Copics and edged the paper with Stampin' Up pastels. The paper is from Graphics 45 "A Proper Gentleman." The eyelets are from my stash. I wonder if I'll actually ever use them up.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Birthday Sundaes Old Neglected Stash
One Stitch at a Time Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations Birthdays or Thanksgiving
Fab 'n Funky Birthday
Papercraft Star Anything Goes
Clear It Out Challenge Orange & Brown
Rainbow Lady's Challenge Cards for Men
Creative Craft Challenge Free for All

Copics: C0, C1, C3, E11, E13, R12, YR20, YR21, YR24

Thanksgiving Cards for Copic Marker Scrapbooking

2011-11-23T12:40:00.000-08:00

These cards were made using two of the new release digis from Copic Marker Scrapbooking. I especially like the scarecrow digi.

Copics: (Scarecrow) B21, B23, E13, E15, E30, E31, E34, G12, G14, G21, G24, R11, R24, W0, W1, Y15, Y17, Yr15, YR16, YR18, YR21, YR24

Copics: (Turkey) E11, E13, E15, E17, R24, R29, W0, W1, Y17, Y19, YR 04, YR 09, YR, 14, YR16

I am entering the above card in the following challenges:

Creative Belli Thanksgiving
Celebrate the Occasion Thanksgiving (must use buttons)
The Stamping Boutique Thanksgiving
icopic Thanksgiving

Catch a Bug?

2011-11-22T03:59:00.000-08:00

I bought this little guy from Mo's Digital Pencil ages ago. He is ideal for My Time to Craft's challenge this week: Under the Weather. Doesn't he look totally miserable and adorable at the same time?

I colored him with Copics, of course. I just started taking some online Copic classes. I'm hoping to enhance my coloring skills. I learned some things I didn't know already, such as why my markers "bloop" sometimes and how to fix the marker. That's my word for when the ink just randomly flows out on whatever you're working on.

The papers are from my stash. This blue gingham is one of my absolute favorites and I think I only have about a quarter of a page left. Time to buy more. I hope I can find it again.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge Blue
Bloggers Challenge For the Boys
Shelley's Images Anything Goes
DYSU Challenge Blog Splash of Blue
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge Stars in Your Eyes
One Stitch at a Time Anything Goes

Copics: B21, B23, B24, B26, C0, C1, E000, E01, E11, E13, E15, G07, R20, R24, R27, Y17, YR20, YR21, YR24

Fun Card for the Week

2011-11-20T18:14:00.001-08:00

I haven't had too much time lately to work on cards. I finally made time to do this one. The digi is from Digidoodlestampart on Etsy. I fell in love with it when I fist saw it. He's the typical Santa we all think of from when we were little. At least, I do!

I colored him with Copics. The paper is from Basic Grey-Eskimo Kisses. The flowers are from
Wild Orchid Crafts.

I'm hoping to find lots of applicable challenges.
Here we go:

Gingerloft Challenge Lace, Fabric or Felt
Paper Sundaes Beautiful Bows
Sparkle Forum Vintage Christmas
2 Sisters Let It Sparkle
BasicGrey Mix and Match RasicGrey/Stampin' Up)
Phindy's Friday Challenge Blog Christmas Cards
Wags 'n Whiskers Christmas
Winter Wonderland Christmas
Crimbo Crackers Make It Sparkle
Shelley's Images Anything Goes
Creatilicious Challenges Christmas/Sparkles
Paper Pretties Christmas/Non-Traditional Colors
Whimsy Inspires Flower Power
Digital Tuesday Christmas Time
Sweet Stamps Christmas/Non-Traditional Colors
DYSU Splash of Blue

Copics: B01, B04, BG0000, BG10, C0, C1, E00, E02, G21, G24, R20, R22, R24, R27, R59, Y28

Christmas Tree

2011-11-17T03:49:00.000-08:00

Okay, this really gave me a workout. It took about two and a half hours to color. I was pretty much done coloring and was doing some embellishments such as Stickles on the ornaments. I decided that the cranberries on the garland night look good with small dots of liquid pearls to give them dimension. Not!!! Up near the star I started with the liquid pearls. The dots were coming out too large and just didn't look good. I very carefully tried to wipe off the two dots I had done. What I got was a large red smear. Nothing would take it off. I was just going to tear the card in half and put it in the circular file. I decided instead to cut out a larger star than what had been on the tree. I Stickled it up and put it on a pop dot. Fortunately, it covered my red smear very well. the card actually looks much better in real life, when you can see all the glitter. That was my adventure in card making this week.

I almost forgot!!! This is mt DT entry for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge this week. It's red and green. So everyone get something Christmasy going and play along.

Copics: B01, B02, C0, C1, G28, G29, R21, R22, R24, R29, Y19, Y21, YR07

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Heart Song Inspirations Gold or Glitter
Pile It On Traditional Christmas
2 Sisters Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss Christmas Traditions
Mami Doodles Christmas
Crimbo Crackers Make It Sparkle
Shelley's Images Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Christmas Time
Wags 'n Whiskers Christmas Themed
Emerald Fairies Christmas Green
Creatalicious Challenges Christmas/Sparkle

Lilac Roses

2011-11-16T17:43:00.001-08:00

This is my DT entry for My Time to Craft this week. The challenge is "Take Two." I handmade the two roses on the card. I was pretty pleased with how they turned out.

Snow Buddies

2011-11-12T14:04:00.001-08:00

This is another digi by Dearie Dolls on Etsy. Isn't her artwork just amazing. I thought this was adorable. I colored it with Copics and added lots of Stickles to the snowflakes.

Copics: BOOOO, BOOO, B12, B21, B23, B24, B26, B29, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, E00, E02, E13, E15, E23, E25. G21, G24, R11, R24, R27, Y17, Y19, YR07

I am entering this card in the following

challenges:

Heartsong Inspirations Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity Winter

Digital Tuesday Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown Favorite Color Combo (red, white, light blue)

Tip Top Tuesday Christmas

Inky Impressions Challenge Glitter

Stamp Inanity Icy Blues

Mami Doodles Christmas

Wags 'n Whiskers Christmas

Mark's Finest Papers Favorite Technique (gray around images)

2 Sisters Anything Goes

Challenge Up Your Life Friendship

Di's Digi Designs Ribbons & Bows

Free Paper Challenge Ice Blue Christmas

Totally Gorguss Christmas Traditions

Floweret Christmas

Christmas Tags...Thank You Dearie Dolls!

2011-11-12T07:51:00.001-08:00

I made this set of tags with a gift sent from Dearie Dolls on Etsy. If you haven't been there yet please go and visit. They have lots of super cute digis. I will be working on some Christmas cards with their images in the next few days.

I was excited when I got these tags in my email. I finally had a use for some card stock I had been saving for almost four years.

When my daughter was getting married I ordered her invitations online. The were hundreds of colors to choose from. I ordered a sample pack of all their colors so I could match them to the wedding colors. I have been holding on to these scraps of 2X3 1/2 pieces since figuring I would use them someday. Voila! As soon as I saw the tags I knew I could use up my samples. I have never made tags before. I really enjoyed it. It's a small project that can get done quickly.

I stamped the backs with a To: and From: stamp from Stampin" Up. The pieces of cardstock all have the color name on them and the company's name so I just made sure that side was under the picture.

You'll probably be seeing lots of tags from me, all in different colors, since I only have one card of each color. Lots of variety!

I would like to enter these in the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Use a Digi
Mami Doodles Christmas
Wags 'n Whiskers Christmas
Winter Wonderland A Christmas Mouse
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge Cute
Charisma Cardz Cutesy
Crafty Ribbons Anything but a Card
Forever Friends Something Old/Something New (must include an animal)

The Perfect Tree

2011-11-10T03:24:00.000-08:00

Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge this week is a sketch challenge. I used the image The Perfect Tree for my design. I wanted to give it an antique feel so I used lots of brown in my papers and on the snowflakes. It is colored with Copics. I added Stickles to the snowflakes, but don't like that you can see the blue in them. Copics: B0000, B00, B21, B23, CO, C1, C3, C5, E00, E02, E08, E11, E13, E15, E19, E25, G21, G24, G94, R11, R22, R24, R29, YR12, YR14

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Inky Impressions Glitter It Up

Digital Tuesday Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Lace It Up

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges Snowflakes

Copic Marker Scrapbooking

2011-11-09T20:02:00.000-08:00

I am happy to announce that I was asked to be on the design team for Copic Marker Scrapbooking. I, of course, absolutely love my Copic markers. This will give me an opportunity to work with a great bunch of designers. Here is the first card that I did as a guest designer. I was sick so I didn't get to post it right away. I'm a little late for the holiday. I could also use it as a Thanksgiving card. I just love the expressions on their faces.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Scrapalicioususa Thanksgiving
Jen's Digi Stamps Autumn

The Animals' Christmas

2011-11-09T19:28:00.000-08:00

Digi Doodle Shop is running an exciting special for the month of November. All animal digis are 25% off. Anyone that knows me at all knows animal digis are my absolute favorite! Along with the 25% off, for spending $7.00 in a single purchase, you will get the two free stamps pictured above which were made specifically for this event.

More importantly, two dollars of the purchase price will be donated to the organization Pet Pardons.

You can visit the website to see how much has been donated so far.

This card was colored with Copics. Unfortunately, I put my markers away before I recorded the colors. I used Stickles on the snow. I found the star at JoAnn's and I just couldn't resist. I made my husband go out in the garage 10:00 at night to file the button loop off the back of the button so I could glue it to the card. He only complained a little. What a sweetie!

I am enteribg this card in the following challenges:
Really Reasonable Ribbon Christmas
Papertake Weekly Christmas
One Stitch At A Time Use A Digi
I Did It Creations Christmas
Crafty Catz Anything Goes
Anything Goes Stitches
2 Sisters Challenge Blog Ribbon

Sun, Moon or Stars

2011-11-08T02:21:00.000-08:00

Well, I'm finally better. I had some kind of a virus. It's really been going around. This is my DT entry for My Time to Craft's latest challenge, Sun, Moon or Stars. I found this image at A Day for Daisies, I thought it was so adorable and fit the theme perfectly. I colored it with Copics and used pastels for the sky and the glow around the moon. I believe the paper is from Jillibean Soup, but I'm not sure.

Copics: E07, E11, E13, E15, E25, Y17, C3

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Anything Goes/Plus Brown
Heart Song Inspirations Anything Goes
Kaboodle Doodles Colors of Fall
One Stitch at a Time Use a Digi
Sparkles Forum Autumn
Craft Your Days Away Autumn

Digi Doodle Shop's Challemge # 80

2011-11-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

Rainy Days

2011-11-01T03:08:00.000-07:00

This is my DT entry for My Time to Craft's latest challenge, Rainy Days. The image is by Deedle-Dee Doodles. I used fake stitching on this. That's so much easier than dragging out the sewing machine. She's colored with Copics.

Copics: B05, C0, C1, C3, E15, G07, G21, G24, R21, R24, Y15, Y17, Y38, YR14, YR15, YR16, YR18

Card Exchange Cards

2011-10-29T16:32:00.000-07:00

I am quite backed up on my cards for my card exchange group. This should catch me up. I need to get them in the mail tomorrow. The first two cards have images by Elizabeth Bell. I absolutely love her artwork. She doesn't offer too many in digis, though.

The peacock is by A Day for Daisies. I colored them slightly different. They are actually iridescent which I could not get to show up in the photo.

No challenges for these, I'm too burned out to look.

First Mother's Day

2011-10-29T08:18:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love this image from A Day for Daisies. I had it printed for quite a while and decided it was time to color it. I decided to make it a Mother's Day card for a first time mother since it had a baby on it. The inside sentiment came with the image.

I colored it with Copics, of course. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I tipped the petals with Dazzling Detail from Stampin' Up. I am finding that I like that a little better than Stickles. I can put it on much finer.

After coloring, I painted the wings with Glamour Dust. It doesn't show very well in the photos, but it gives a beautiful sparkle to the wings. I love finding and trying out new products.

Copics: B00, B01. BG0000, BG000, BG01, BG10
              C0, C1, C3
              E00, E01, E02, E21, E31, E50
              R11, R20, R21, R22, R32

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas Die Cuts
Crafts 4 Eternity Magical/ Mustical
Our Craft Lounge Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Polkadoodle Magical and Mystical
Charisma Cardz Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog Sparkle
CES Challenges New Beginnings

Sorry, posted accidentally to Flutterby Wednesdays.

Blue-Eyed Wolf

2011-10-27T03:33:00.000-07:00

This is my DT entry for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge: Anything Goes. This is the second wolf card I have done from the wolf set.

I colored him with Copics. The paper is from my stash. The beautiful brad is from Stampin' Up.

Copics:BG0000, BG000, B10, R11, W0, W1, W3, W5, W7

I have entered this in the following challenges:
The Paper Shelter Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays Anything Goes
Cards for Men Animals
Forever Friends Anything Goes
Stamps R Us Gifts From Nature
Designed 2 Delight Cute Critters
PaperCrafting Journey Use a Digi
Ruby's Rainbow Metal (brad)
Scrapbook Sisters Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes
Scrap Creations Doing It Digi
Ai Factory Anything Goes

CAS Butterfly

2011-10-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is my DT entry for My Time to Craft's current challenge: Quite White. This is an unusual type of card for me. I usually throw as much junk on my cards as possible. The butterfly is by Crissy at Whimsy Stamps. There are three different versions and I have two of them. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Scrappy Frogs Something that Flies
One Stop Craft No Designer Paper
Crafty Ann's Clean and Simple
Ai Factory Anything Goes

Thank You - Pansies

2011-10-20T03:48:00.000-07:00

I almost forgot to post this. This card is for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge this week: Purple and Green. I have made an awfully lot of purple cards lately for different challenges and it's actually one of my least liked colors. I do love this digi, though. I used a spellbinder's die to cut the scalloped square. The ribbon is pure silk from the Stamp Simply ribbon Store.

Copics: BV00, BV02, BV04, C0, C1, C3, E97, E99, G20, G21, G24, Y19, YR65, YR68

I searched for a challenge, but couldn't find any that were applicable. I'll look again Thursday when this posts. Hopefully, I'll find something.

Found a few:

OWH Stars & Stripes Thank You
4 Crafty Chicks Marker It Up
Ai Factory Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog Thank You
Shelley's Images Anything Goes
Emerald Fairie Garden Flowers, Flowers, Flowers

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-10-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

This card was made with an image from Dulemba. She offers lots of free coloring pages. I colored the image with Copics (Lots and lots!). This was one that I really enjoyed coloring. I think I will send it to my Dad for Thanksgiving.

Copics: C0, C1, C3, E31, E33, E35, E37, R12, R22, R24, R27, R39, V04, V05, V06, V08, Y23, Y32, Y35, T38, YR14, YR15, YR16, YR18, YR20, YR21, YR24

I am entering this in the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge Blog #79 Harvest Festival
Crafty Boots Autumn
Hippity With Ippity Fall Colors
Heart Song Inspirations Flowers and/or Felt
Victorine Originals Fall
Kenny K's Autumn Colors
Paper Sundaes Fall
Pile It On Fall is for Fun
Really Reasonable Ribbon Fun 4 Fall
Sundays With Crissy Thanksgiving
Basic Grey Autumn/Fall.Halloween
CES Challenge Blog Forever Autumn
Crazy 4 Challenges Upcoming Holiday
Fussy and Fancy Fall
Stampin' for the Weekend Colors of Autumn
Wags 'n Whiskers Fall Colors

Put On A Happy Face

2011-10-15T20:31:00.000-07:00

This card is for Mo's Challenge #104 Inspired By a Song. The song I chose is "Put on a Happy Face." I thought this picture suited the song well. It was either that one or "Singing in the Rain" which is one of my favorites. Just loved Gene Kelly.

Copics: B21,B23, BG0000, BG000, BG01, BG10, BV01, BV02, CO, C1, E00, E01, E02, E11, E13, G12, G14, R11, R22, W1, W3, W5, W7, W9

Birthday Cutie

2011-10-14T19:53:00.000-07:00

This is my last fun card for the weekend. This is another image from Krista Smith. It's called "Gothica." My coloring is far from Goth.

The doily die is from Cheery Lynn Designs. I had trouble with it cutting all the way through. Since most of the doily is hidden on this card it doesn't really matter. I'll have to spend some time trying to get it to work correctly.

Copics: B04, BV00, BV01, BV02, C0, C1, C3, E00, E01, E02, E08, E23, E25, G07, R11, R20, R22, R32, Y17, YR12, YR14

I am entering this in the following challenge:
Saturated Canary Challenge Blog Stitching
Fashionista Friday Girls Rock
Scrapbook Sisters Anything Goes
Sisterhood of Crafters Birthdays
Papertake Weekly Get In Shape
Anything Goes Die Cuts/Punches or Both

Steampunk

2011-10-13T20:25:00.000-07:00

I have been having such a wonderful time coloring the past few days. We have fall break off of school. It's only a couple days, but it gives me time to play. Especially since my husband has to work. I have gotten to experiment with a few styles that I don't normally do and it's been so much fun!

This image is by Krista Smith and is called "Janessa." I recently found Krista's work on Etsy and she is one of my favorites now. I don't have many images yet, but hope to collect more. I have always liked the steampunk look. This doesn't have quite the grunge look that steampunk usually has.

Of course, I colored this with Copics The embellishments are from Tim Holtz. I've been holding onto them for about a year waiting to do this type of card.

Copics: B23, B24, B26, C0, C1, C3, E00, E01, E02, E08, G14, G20, G21, G24, R11, R22, R24, R27, YR12, YR14

I am entering this in the following challemges:
I Brake for Challenges Girl Power
Use It Tuesday Metal.
Make It Monday Anything Goes
I Did It Creations Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time Anything Goes
Simply Create Something Older than 6 Months

Lady in Red

2011-10-13T07:22:00.000-07:00

This lady in red is a bit of a floozy, I think. I needed to make a card that used red as it's main color and I wanted to be able to do a lot of shading. This fit the bill. Although, it's definitely not my typical image. I colored her with Copics and added red glitter to the sequined areas. I purchased the image on Etsy. It was done by an artist named Rick St. Dennis. He has some very interesting, very detailed digis. Her name is Miss Razzle Dazzle, how appropriate!

I just went back to my craft area to get my list of Copics and found this card laying on the table (I left in standing after I photographed it) with the ends chewed off the ribbon. Aargh!!! The pleasures of having four cats. I'm sure it was Little Miss Ella. She loves to watch me make cards, steals my ribbons, flowers, and whatever else she can pick up. At least it wasn't a card I was making for someone. Here's a pic of the little angel.

Copics: B05, C0, C1, C3, E00, E01, E02, E31, E33, E35, E37, R11, R21, R22, R24, R27

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Celebrate the Occasion Black and Red
Ribbon Carousel Challenge Sparkle and Bling
Crafty Cardmakers Anything Goes
CES Challenges Seeing Red
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Sparkle and Shine
Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge Anything Goes (as long as it sparkles)
Totally Gorjuss Ooh la la

DDSC Lavender and Lace

2011-10-13T04:01:00.000-07:00

This image is by Digi Doodle Shop. I'm using it for this week's Digi Doodle Shop Challenge: Lavender and Lace. I colored the image with Copics. I felt like I did a lot more shading on the dress than what is visible in the photo. I was afraid the shading would be too strong so I toned it down a bit. I probably shouldn't have done that.

The paper is Fairy Flora from Prima. I cut apart some lace trim from Walmart and added it in sections so it would make a nice curve around the frame. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I ordered a bunch more and can't wait till they arrive. It should be any day now.

Copics: CO, C1, C3, E000, E11, E21, E35, E37, R11, R24, V000, V01, V12, V15

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Little Miss Muffet Girly Girl
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Lace
Crafty Cardmakers Anything Goes
One Stop Crafts Anything Goes
Corrosive Challenge Blog Purple Passion
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays Things that are Round

Coloring Practice

2011-10-11T04:55:00.000-07:00

I found this image on Etsy the other day and thought it would be a real challenge to color. It kept me busy while I was waiting for "House" to come on. I'm pretty satisfied with how she turned out except for the hair. I just haven't been able to get the hair quite right lately. Well, I suppose that's what practice is for. Maybe, in another month or so, I'll try her again. I didn't want to decorate the card too much since the picture is so elaborate. The image is from Digidoodlestampart.

Copics: BG0000, BG000, BG01, E00, E01, E02, E23, E25, E31, E50, E51, G09, G14, G21, G24, R0000, R00, R01, R11, R22, R32

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers Anything Goes
I Did It Creations Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge Anything Goes
Glitter Geeks Flower Power

MTTC Orange & Black Challenge

2011-10-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is my entry for My Time to Craft's challenge: Orange and Black. I cheated a little and used some purple paper. The image is from Bugaboo.

Copics: BG0000, BG000, CO, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, E00, E15, E23, E33, E35, G92, R11, R35, V01, V04, V09, Y19, YR12, YR16, YR18

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft Challenges Halloween
Stamps & Fun=Creativity Halloween
Victorine Originals Halloween
Come & Get It Challenges Purple, Black and Orange
Sparkles Forum Halloween
2 Sisters Halloween

Mo's Patchwork Challenge #103

2011-10-07T04:52:00.000-07:00

As soon as I saw that Mo's challenge this week was patchwork, I knew what I wanted to do. I started making a flying geese quilt a very long time ago in all different shades of blue. I absolutely loved it, but never quite finished it. Maybe, someday I will. I cut diamonds with a Nestability die and then cut them in half to make the geese. I thought the image would go well with the blue stripes in his shirt. Actually, they don't photograph quite the blue shade they actually look in real life. This is one of my favorite Mo's images.

First Attempt at Distressing

2011-10-06T04:06:00.000-07:00

Digi Doodle Shop's challenge this week is Distressing ... and it distressed me plenty. I had never tried distressing before and had no idea how to do it. The card was due Tuesday, and it was Monday night, so I was down to the wire, no choice but learn how to do it. I started with a couple of video tutorials. I finally saw one that recommended a foot file, kind of like a small grater. I happened to have one so I figured I'd give it a try. Well, it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. I still need practice, but I did it! It does look like it's been around a bit.

The image is from Digi Doodle Shop; I really like it. I colored it with Copics and used distressed inks for the aged look. The over sized eyelets are from Stampin' Up. They kind of reminded me of portholes. The paper was a scrap left in my stash.

Copics: BG0000, BG000, BG01, E13, E15, E17, E50, E51, E53M E55, Y26, YR31, 110

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers Anything Goes
Digi Darla Blue and Brown
Heart Song Inspirstions Anything Goes
The Crafty Pad One for the Boys

Fall Wedding Card

2011-10-05T20:28:00.000-07:00

A friend at work had requested a card for a wedding this weekend. The wedding decor is in fall colors. I didn't have many flowers on hand in the correct colors so I colored some light colored ones with Copics The orange flower in the center was originally pink and white. I colored it with yellow and orange. The yellow next to it was a very pale pink. I am pleased with the way they turned out. I added some stickles which doesn't show very well in the photo, but really looks nice. I edged the papers with a gold pen.. Believe me, it took many, many tries to get the lines straight. The lattice at the bottom is a Martha Stewart punch and the swirls are a die from Magnolia.. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.

Crafting for All Seasons Fall Flowers
Little Darlings Challenge Fall/Halloween
7 Kids College Fund Happy Fall Y'All
Stampavie and More Autumn
Anything Goes Challenge Blog Die Cuts/Punches or Both
Ladybug Crafts Ink No Design Paper
Papertake Weekly Anything Goes
Stamp 'n Doodle Fall
The Pixie Cottage Fall Fun
Stamps R Us Autumn/Fall

Nusery Necessities

2011-10-04T04:01:00.000-07:00

These two cards are for My Time to Craft's latest challenge "Nursery Necessities." These two cards were actually done when I first started making cards, but before I had a blog so they were never posted. I figured they fit the challenge so I would use them now.

Feminine Birthday Card

2011-10-01T06:42:00.000-07:00

I figured I might as well make one card on World Card Making Day The rest of the day absolutely needs to be spent doing shopping, laundry, cleaning and cooking. My laundry is so backed up, it's ridiculous! This card is made with an image by Whoopsie Daisy. The paper is Ivory Floral by Paper Adventures. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Copics: B01, B21, B23, BG0000, BG000, E15, E18, R11, G20, G21, R21, R21, Y21, YR12

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Stampin' for the Weekend What a Cutie!
Crafty Purple Frog Lots of Layers
My Sheri Crafts Think Pink
Crafts 4 Eternity Anything Goes
CES Challenge Blog Pretty Girls
Whoopsi Daisy Lace and Pearls

Follow Your Heart

2011-09-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

This card was made for Mo's Challenge #102: Furry Friends. I have had this image for such a long time. It feels really good to finally make some time to use some of the images I've collected. All of the papers are from my stash. I believe I bought them all at JoAnn's. The square with the scalloped border is a Nestabilities die. I'm not quite sure where I got the sentiment. The image is colored with Copics and I edged the picture with Stampin' Up pastels.

It took me the longest time to get this anchor done. I had pretty much forgotten how to use Make the Cut with my Cricut. I found the free svg online, but couldn't figure out how to make it cut. Finally, after much persistence, I got it done. I was just hitting the wrong button. Only took an hour and a half to figure that out. Think I'll remember next time? Probably not!

Copics: B21, B23, B24, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, E00, E02, E07, E25, E30, E31, E34, E35, E37, E50, R11, YR15, YR20, YR30, YR31

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Come and Get It Challenges Easel Cards
Corrosive Challenge Punches and/or Dies
One Stitch at a Time Favorites (Copics)
Paper Sundaes Anything Goes
The Squirrel and the Fox Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Easel Cards
Critter Sketch Anything Goes
Victorine Stamps Easel Card
Sundays With Crissy Friendship
Creative Card Crew Easel Card
Digital Tuesday Challenge Blue and White
Party Time Tuesday's Anything Goes
Stamps & fun = Creativity Anything Goes
The House That Stamps Built Animals
Penny's Paper Crafty Anything Goes
Ruby's Rainbow For theBoys
Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes
Pixie Cottage Pop It Up
Little Miss Muffet Animals and Monsters
Paper Crafting Journey Die Cuts and/or Punches
Crafty Purple Frog Layers
Cute Card Thursdays Animal Crackers
Southern Girls Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks Anything Goes

Rockin' Baby

2011-09-27T04:01:00.000-07:00

My Time to Craft's challenge this week is "Musical Medley." The image I used is by Mo Manning. It's the second time I've used it. I much prefer the coloring of the guitar the first time around. That was a sunburst design of red fading to orange then yellow (1/31/11). I had modeled that after my husband's new guitar at the time. (Seems there is always a new guitar.) My husband suggested this color combo, but I'm not real fond of it.

I colored this with Copics and the swirls were made with a Magnolia die.I added Crystal effects to the pick guard.

Visitor on our Patio

2011-09-25T11:16:00.000-07:00

I didn't realize snakes could climb. My husband went out walking this morning. When he got back home this little guy had climbed up on the table on our patio. Not a welcome visitor in my opinion. Although living in Arizona there are snakes all over the place. At least it's not a rattlesnake!

Just For Fun

2011-09-24T00:10:00.000-07:00

Tonight was a fun night. I got to just play. I worked on learning to make flowers. Lots more work needed, but it's a start.

The image is Nevaeh by Krista Smith. I found her work on Etsy while browsing one day, She has lots of cute images. I just love the eyes.

I painted the flowers with Glamour Dust to give them a nice sparkle. The swirly die is by Magnolia.. The papers are Fairy Flora by Prima. I have used this paper so often lately I ordered two more packs. Fortunately, it's very reasonably priced. I found a new combo for blond hair so I thought I'd try it out. I like it. I probably should have added a little more of the darkest shade, though.

Copics: BG0000, BG000, B1, C0, C1, C3, C5, E00, E02, E25, E31, E50, G02, G07, R11, R22, R32

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Clearly i Stamp Glitter
Stampin' for the Weekend What a Cutie!
Ruby's Rainbow For the Girls
Simon Says Stamp Dies or Punches
Paper Shelter Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday People Images
Di's Digi Designs Make Your Own Flowers
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays Favorite color (pink)

Snow Much Fun

2011-09-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is my final post as a Design Team member for Jellypark Friends Friday Challenge. I have decided to step down to make life a little less hectic. It was wonderful to be part of the start of a new challenge blog. I will miss working with Claire, Jennifer and all the wonderful design team members.

This week's challenge is to use a palette from Design Seeds. I chose "Winter (bloom)." The image is a new release from Jellypark.

I colored her with Copics and added some Stickles to the snowflakes.

Copics: B0000, B000, B00, C0, C1, E00, E02, G20, G21, G24, R01, R02, R11, R39, R59

I am entering in the following challenges:
Crafty Ribbons Anything Goes
Sassy Studio Designs Square
7 Kids College Fund Holiday Goodness
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Glitter

Playing in the Leaves

2011-09-21T20:15:00.000-07:00

This image is from Mo's Digital Pencil. I am entering this in Mo's Challenge #101: Autumn Colors.

I tried to cut outside the die. I usually have good results. Not this time. Hence the bow! Usually when I cut outside the die it's only on one side. This time there were leaves all around that I tried to cut. Didn't work! I colored her with Copics.

Copics: B21, B23, C0, C1, C3, E00, E02, E13, E15, E25, E30, E31, E33, E50, G20, G21, G82, R05, R08, R11, R24, Y17, Y38, YR12, YR14, YR16, YR18, YR31

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Crafting for All Seasons Fall
Digi stamps 4 Joy Anything Goes
I Brake for Challenges Fallin' For You
My Mums Craft Shop Boys or Girls
Paper Pretties Fall
The Paper Shelter Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Fall
Scrapbook Sisters Autumn Colors
Tuesday Throwdown Fall
My Craft Spot Fall Leaves
Anything Goes Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Babies
Paperplay Challenges Autumn Leaves
4 Crafty Chicks Celebrating Fall
Crafty Purple Frog Fall Into Fall
Pixie Dust Srudio Round and Round
Crafty Ribbons Challenge Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges Happy Fall Y'all
Southern Girls Anything Goes

Be Brave, Be Strong

2011-09-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is my DT entry for My Time to Craft Challenge #158, "L" is for... I chose this lion from Digi Doodle Shop. I have always loved this image and was just waiting for something to use it for. The sentiment is from TLC Creations; I like it with this image.

This was one of those interesting coloring sessions. I colored his mane first and added way too many reddish tones. I went over it with the Copic O hoping to eliminate them. I got rid of some, then I colored over them with a more brownish color. Ah, live and learn. I should have printed off another one, but I was in a hurry trying to get it finished on time. I now have a very orangish maned lion.
The paper is from Graphic 45. I used Copics to color the image. The brad is from Stampin' Up.

Copics: E08, E09, E31, E33, E34, E35, E51, E53, W0. W1, W3, W5, Y23, YR12, YR14, YR30

I am entering this in the following challenges:

The Squirrel and the Fox Anything Goes
MamiDoodles All Creatures Great and Small
Cards for Men Anything but Square
Crazy Challenge For Men Only
Stamp with Fun Anything Goes
Nettie G's Anything Goes
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Lots of Layers
Prairie Fairy Fridays Masculine
Creatalicious Challenges Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink Animals
Anything Goes Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge Creature Comforts
Scrap Creations Anything Goes

Mummy Bear

2011-09-17T22:13:00.000-07:00

Is he not one of the cutest little bears? He's a digi from Di's Digis. She has lots of really fun digis. Their first challenge blog just started last week and there's still time to enter their very first challenge, Anything Goes.   I colored this with Copics. The fabulous swirly die is from Magnolia. I have no idea who the paper is from.

Copics: C0, C1, C3, C5, E13, E15, E17, G21, G24, R11, R28, W0, W1, W3, Y17, YR12, YR16, YR18

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Di's Digis Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges Pumpkins
My Sheri Crafts Sewing
Send a Smile for Kids Halloween
Squiggle Stamps Autumnal Colours
Delicious Doodles Cute as a Button
Sew Many Cards Halloween
Cute Card Thursday Anything Goes
Paperplay Challenges Punches & Dies
The Corrosive Challenge Blog Punches and/or Dies

Autumn Blessings

2011-09-15T00:02:00.000-07:00

This card is for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge: Autumn colors. The image is available on their website and is called "Corn Stack." I really enjoyed coloring this one. This image was colored with Copic markers. I edged the picture with chalks. I have much better luck with them than I do with inks. The papers are from K & Company, I believe.
Copics: E21, E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, G21, G24, YG97, YR12, YR14, YR16, YR18
I am entering this in the following challenges:

Digi Stamps 4 Joy Colors of Fall
Lexi's Creations Autumn
The Crafty Pad Goodbye Summer
I Did It Creations Anything Goes
HLSC Challenge Autumn
Digital Tuesday Challenge Celebrate Any Season
Paper Cutz Challenge Pumpkins

Fall Pheasant

2011-09-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

I made this card for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge: Autumn colors. The image is "Fall Pheasant." This is colored with Copics and the paper is from K & Company. I usually don't do two cards for a challenge, but my first card was so much like someone else's card I decided to do a second. I need to check and see what's posted before I do my card in the future.

Copics: BG13, BG18, BG72, C0, C1, E08, E09, E11, E13, E15, E17, E31, E33, E50, R37, W1, W3, W5, Y28, YG63, YR14, YR20

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Come and Get It Challenges Red, Brown and Orange
One Stitch at a Time Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays Autumn
Stamps & Fun = Creativity Animals
Papertake Weekly Things With Wings
Cards for Men Anything But Square
Sisterhood of Crafters For the Birds

Celebrate II

2011-09-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is the second time I used this image from Mo's Digital Pencil. I'm entering it in the Mo's Challenge #100: Celebration. I am so enjoying entering Mo's challenges once again. I haven't been able to for a long while. I really like my coloring better this time, but I don't care for the card itself all that much. Once you glue down flowers it;s pretty much staying that way. I really like the background paper I chose last time better. I think that one was January of 2011.

The paper is from my stash. Actually, my daughter's stash which I inherited when she moved away to college. Thank you much, Dr. Brown! The corner punch is from Martha Stewart. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Copics: B02, BV04, C0, C1, E11, E21, G14, N1, R5, R11, R22, W5, W9, Y13, Y15, Y17, Y28, YR68

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Order of the Opus Gluei Dancing
Phindy's Friday Challenge Blog Stripes
Card Makin' Mamas Challenge Blog Digi Image
Easy Craft Project Challenges Yellow
Simon Says Stamp Sing It!!! (Celebrate by Three Dog Night-had it in my head the entire time I was making the card)

Kaleidoscope of Color

2011-09-13T03:25:00.000-07:00

This card was made for My Time to Craft's Challenge: Kaleidoscope of Color. I've had this image for quite a while, but have only used her once so far. She is Daddy's Girl from Tiddly Inks. The papers are from Basic Grey's Sweet Thread Collection. I used Liquid Pearls for an accent. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.

I colored this with Copic markers. I tried to use lots of bright colors.

Copics: B21, B23, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, E000, E00, E11, E08, E09, G9, R21, R22, R24, R27, Y00, Y02, YG06, YG07, YR07, YR09

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Crafting When We Can Anything Goes
I Did It Creations Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes Finishing Touches
Elephantastic Here Come the Girls
Send a Smile 4 Kids Birthday Fun for Kids

Look What My Wonderful Hubby Built For Me!!!

2011-09-11T16:32:00.000-07:00

My husband built me this Copic marker storage box. It will hold 288 markers. There are three clear marker storage boxes inside. I just ordered a fourth. That way I have room to expand if I want. It's going to make it so easy to see all the marker numbers now. He offered to stain it. I'm debating if I want it stained or not. The box is designed to use two ways. the markers can be displayed at a 60 degree (shown) or a 30 degree angle depending how you position the box. Now all I need to do is get some alcohol and clean my markers. I tend to be a tad messy with them. He definitely earned some points with this!!!

Moving Day

2011-09-09T20:24:00.000-07:00

I am entering this card in Mo's Challenge #98: Boy Attitude. I thought this would be ideal for a "Congratulations on Your Move" card. Don't you just wish moving was this easy! My nephew and his wife recently purchased their first home so I will send this with a Home Depot gift card inside.

The image is from Mo's Digital Pencil. The paper has been in my stash forever. I colored him with Copics. I just couldn't decide what embellishments to use so I decided to leave it alone.

Copics: B0000, B00, B01, B02, B21, B23, BV00, C0, C1, E00, E01, E02, E31, E33, E35, E51, G12, G21, G24, G94, R055, R08, R11, R21, W3,
Y00, Y35, YR12, YR14, YR16,

I am entering this in the following challenges:
C.R.A.F.T. Children
Creative Card Crew Anything Goes
Crafty Boots Anything Goes
Phindy's Place Stripes

Birthday Rocket

2011-09-09T04:01:00.000-07:00

The challenge this week at Jellypark Friend's Friday Challenges is Pass It On. Make a card that is to be given to someone and then give it.

The adorable image is a new release by Claire. I think it is just adorable. I had just ordered this great paper pack from October Afternoon when the image came out. They are ideal together.

I colored the image wirh copics.

Copics: B000, B23, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E15, R05, R08, R14, Y000

I am entering this in the following challenges:
C.R.A.F.T. Children
Crafty Purple Frog Birthdays
Crafting for All Seasons Birthdays
Birthday Sundaes Birthday

Purple Iris

2011-09-08T04:01:00.000-07:00

This lovely image is from Digi Doodle Shop. I colored it with Copics. The papers are from Fairy Flora. I need to buy another paper pad before I run out. The swirly die is a new one from Magnolia. It was really hard to find in stock anywhere, but I was very persistent! The ribbon is self sticking and came from my daughter's stash. It's the first time I've used it, but I really like it. I don't imagine it would be good for a bow since it has adhesive on the back. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up. I used it for a very lazy reason. It was still laying on my craft table when I finished my last card. It was easier to use it rather than go get another one. I do like it on this card, though. I decided to go with another easel card. I really enjoy this style. I am entering this in the following challenges: Sparkle Forum Challenges Punch It One stitch at a Time Use a Digi Hooked On Crafts Spring has Sprung

Craft Your Passion Flowers

Stamps R Us Friendship

Tip Top Tuesday Easel Cards

2 Sisters Challenge Friends

Freshly Brewed Something New

Little Red Wagon Die Cut

My Mum's Craft Shop Lots of Layers

Simon Says Stamp Multifold Cards

Bearly Mine Flowers. Flowers, Flowers

Creative Card Crew Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge Anything Goes

Copics: BG0000, BG000, BG10, BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02, BV04, G20, G21, G24, Y19, Y38

Wish Big

2011-09-06T20:44:00.000-07:00

I made this card for Bronte & Bella's Challenge Blog. Challenge #98 is a sketch challenge. I haven't entered a Mo's challenge in quite a long time. Cutting back on my design teams should allow me to get back to having the time to enter challenges that I have been missing. Mo is definitely one of my favorite artists. When I saw this sketch challenge I just couldn't resist. This image is called "Big Shoes" and was just released in July.

I colored this with Copics. The papers are from October Afternoon, one of my favorite companies. The beautiful seam binding is from Stampin' Up.

It's amazing that for such a tiny picture I used so many colors.

Copics: B02, C0, C1, E00, E02, E09, E11, E31, R07, R11, R20, R22, R32, R89, Y17, Y23, YG03, YR04, YR14, YR18, YR20, YR31

I am also entering this in the following challenges:
Creative Card Crew Anything Goes
I Did It Creations Challenge Blog Girly Girls
Crazy Amigo Challenge Sewing
Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog Anything Goes (must use ribbon)

Just Between Friends

2011-09-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

This card is for the My Time to Craft Challenge: Just Between Friends. This lovely image came from A Day for Daisies. I just haven't been able to work on cards lately. I have been kind of overwhelmed and just find it very difficult to focus even when I do have time. I decided it would be fun to make another easel card. I really liked the first one I did.

I colored it with Copics. I was almost tempted to take my Distressed Inks back out and give them another try. I figured my husband, sitting in the room watching television, would probably not be too happy with the inevitable colorful language I tend to use when I try to paint. I decided to forgo the inks.

The paper is from Fairy Flora. It really is a beautiful pack of papers. The flowers and gold corner pieces are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I painted the flowers with glitter, although, the photo doesn't show it very well.

Copics: B0000, B000, B00, B01, C0, C1, E00, E02, E13, E15, E17, E35, E51, E53, R11, R20, R22

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Sundays With Crissy Friendship
Stamps R US Friendship
Sparle Forum Challenges Punches
One stitch at a Time Use a Digi
Order of the Opus Gluei Roses or Rosettes
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge The Sky's the Limit
Cute Card Thursday Use at Least One Punch
Card Makin' Mamas Use Something digital
Alphabet Challenge Blog Pretty Pastels
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge Let's Bling It
2 Sisters Challenge Blog Friends
Craft Your Passion Flowers
House of Gilli Easel Card with Flowers
My Craft Spot Friends
Paper Creator's Crafts All about Easels
The Crafting Misfit Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge Anything Goes
7 Kids College Fund Easel Cards

Fairy

2011-09-01T04:01:00.000-07:00

Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge this week is Fantasy or Fairytale.
I chose this fairy image from Digi Doodle Shop.

I finally got to use my new doily stamp from Hero Arts. I stamped it with white Staz On. Then I embossed it with Stampin' Up embossing powder. The paper is called Fairy Flora. I got it on clearance from JoAnn's. It is an absolutely gorgeous paper pack.

I painted her wings with Glamour Dust after coloring. That's another amazing product. The seafoam dots are Liquid Pearls.
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Copics: BG000, E00, E02, E08, R11, R20, R22, Y11, Y21, Y23, YR12, YR14, YR31

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Paper Shelter Anything Goes
Flutter By Wednesday's Angel, Fairy or Butterfly
Sisterhood of Crafters Flower Power
Bearly Mine Flowers, Flowers, flowers
Totally Gorguss As You Like It
Creative Card Crew Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Anything Goes
Hooked On Craft Challenges Things With Wings

Frustration with Distressed Inks

2011-08-31T18:56:00.000-07:00

My DH bought me a complete set of Distressed inks for either Mother's Day or our anniversary. I can't recall which. Either way, it was in May. I tried many times to paint with them. No matter what I did it looked awful. Today Splitcoast came out with a tutorial and a video explaining how to paint with them. I was really excited. After I watched the video I was sure I would be able to do it. Well, it's three images later and I give up. Looks as crappy as the ones I originally did. It was definitely not this difficult to learn to use Copics. I'm sure I will try again after I get over my frustration, maybe in another two months.

Prickly Pear Cactus

2011-08-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

The challenge this week at My Time to Craft is In Full Bloom. This wonderful image was a freebie coloring page. I'm not sure exactly where I got it from. I have lots of these cactus in my front yard. Some bloom yellow, but quite a few bloom this beautiful bright pink color. I wish I had taken some pictures of them while they were in bloom. I colored this with Copics. I printed off and colored a second set of flowers and popped them up.

Copics:E08, E11, E13, G20, G21, G24, RV00, RV02, RV04, RV06, Y38

I am entering this in the following challenges:
I Did It Creations Nature
Scrapbook Sisters Flower, Ribbon, Gem
Sisterhood of Crafters Flower Power

Talk to the Animals

2011-08-27T19:48:00.000-07:00

I couldn't stay away...just had to do another animal card. I got this image for free from Stitchy Bear. I had won a ten dollar gift certificate in a challenge and this is one of the digis I purchased. Just today I saw this sentiment on the Digi Doodle Shop website and knew I just had to put the two together. I colored this with Copics. The coloring didn't come out quite as planned. I don't think that there is quite enough definition between the animals. The rabbit kind of blends into the tiger. The rabbit looks a tad angry.
Copics: B01, C0, C1, C3E08, E21, E31, E33, E35, G21, R01, R11, R12, W0, W1, W3, W5, YR00, YR12, YR14, YR20

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Stamps R Us Anything Goes
Make It Monday Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy Anything Goes
Clearly iStamp Scripture
The Poodles Parlour Anything Goes
The Crafting Misfit Anything Goes
Paper Crsfting Journey Anything Goes
Sundays with Crissy K.I.S.S.
I Did It Creations Nature
Cards for Men Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Animals

Autumn

2011-08-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

This card is for Jellypark and Friends Friday Challenge. This week the challenge is to use a die cut or punch. I used one of Jellypark's new releases. She certainly looks like she's having fun. I colored the card with Copics. The paper is from my stash. The buttons I have had for years and years. I'm glad I found a use for them.

Get Well

2011-08-25T04:01:00.000-07:00

This card is for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge: #73 Anything Goes. I finally made something other than an animal! The digi is from Digi Doodle Shop. I colored it with Copics. I'm not used to doing scenes so it was quite interesting. I like the way it turned out. I have a couple more scenes that I will probably work on soon.

I had a request for a get well card so I decided to combine the commission with the challenge to save myself some work.

I played a little with the photography again. I used two of my antique jugs in the picture. My husband and I picked out my next camera this week. I'm going to get it for Christmas. It's a Nikon and I really like some of the features on it. I read the reviews and most people loved it, a few, of course, did not.

By the way, Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge is running a DT call right now until September 11th. If you're interested please consider applying. You'll have lots of amazing images and a wonderful group of people to work with.

Copics: B0000, B000, B10, E21, E31, E34, E35, G21, W0, W1, W3, Y19, YR04

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Make It Monday Anything Goes
Paper Playtime Anything Goes
Stamps R Us Anything Goes
Paper Cupcakes Let's Make a Scene
Cards for Men Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy Anything Goes
The Poodles Parlour Anything Goes

Girls' Night Out

2011-08-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

This card is for My Time to Craft Challenge: Here Come the Girls. I've had this image for a while, but this is the first chance I've had to use it. I guess I can say that about most of the images I have. It's from Squigglefly.

I colored this with Copics and I used Crystal Effects on the headlights. it gives them a nice glassy look. The paper is Road Trip from October Afternoon.

I just realized the driver is on the wrong side. I should have flipped this pic before coloring it. Oh well!

Engagement Card

2011-08-20T21:08:00.000-07:00

I had a request for an engagement card. I didn't have enough of the very small pearls to complete the card so I had to make the outer most row with slightly larger pearls. Hopefully, they won't notice. I need to stock up on lots of the really tiny pearls.

This is the first time I've used my Martha Stewart scoreboard. I have made quite a few of these cards in the past, but wow did the board make it easier. Of course, it was trial and error. I went through six pieces of cardstock before I got it right. I finally ended up marking the center groove with a magic marker all the way down to make alignment easier. Now I shouldn't have any problems.

I have more info about this technique and a link to the tutorial on my June Wedding post.

I was on someone's website the other day and I saw they had used a product called Glamour Dust by DecoArt to paint their flowers. It doesn't show in the pictures, but the flowers have a beautiful sparkle.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge Use A Lot
Card Makin' Mamas Pink
Poodles Parlour Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy Anything Goes

Cock A Doodle Doo

2011-08-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

I did not have a good photography day today. I am starting to have major camera problems. I think my camera is on it's last legs. Time for a new one. Unfortunately, we just had to buy a mattress and box spring, a new transmission, a refrigerator and a battery for my car. A new camera is not something I want to buy right now. Actually, I do want to buy it, but my common sense is telling me to wait a while in case something else major goes.

I photographed this out at the woodpile. The lighting was not real good because I photographed it at dusk. I think that's why it's a tad blurry. At least it didn't blow away this time.

I made this card for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge #72 which is a recipe challenge. It requires one ribbon, two papers and three buttons. The image is from Digi Doodle Shop. I saw a picture of a rooster online with somewhat this coloring. I wasn't able to duplicate it exactly. I colored it with Copics. The papers are from Graphic 45 and October Afternoon. They happen to be two of my favorite companies for DP.

Copics: B00, BG0000, BG07, BG10, BG13, E08, E09, E31,E50,E55, R14, R24, R37,W9, Y21,Y23.YR12, YR14, YR31

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Sparkle Forum Challenges One for the Boys
One Stitch At A Time Anything Goes
Here Come the Boys Critters
Paper Playtime Anything Goes
Make It Monday Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs Recipe
Heart Song Inspirations Animals
Digi Design House Recipe
Cards for Men Anything Goes
Really Reasonable Ribbon Keep It Clean
Try It On Tuesday Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday On the Farm
CES Challenges Mix and Match
Clearly iStamp Something with Wings
Delightful Challenges Things With Wings
PaperCrafting Journey Anything Goes
Shelley's Images Anything Goes

G is for "Giraffe"

2011-08-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

I really enjoyed this new image from Mo's digital Pencil. As soon as I saw it posted I knew I wanted to make something with it. Fortunately, the challenge this week at My Time to Craft is "G is for..." Perfect!

The paper is "Wanted" by Cosmo Cricket. My daughter picked out the paper. I wasn't sure if it would be "too much" with the giraffe pattern. I rather like it now. I colored the image with Copics. The sentiment, by Stampin' Up, is from my recent candy win. Thank you again, Audrey.

Copics: C0, C1, E08, E31, E50, E61, E53, E55, R11, R20, R21, R22, W1, W3, W5, YG03, YR12, YR14

I decided to have a little fun with the camera and do something a little different. I photographed this on my fireplace hearth. I used a couple of volumes of my antique cyclopedia set.

I must relay the story about them. When I moved to Arizona twenty-one years ago my neighbor and I went out to a couple yard sales one Saturday morning. I saw this amazing set of seven Cyclopedias published in 1889 for only three dollars. They were huge! I wanted to buy them, but decided not to because of the size. On the way home I kept saying "Darn, I should have bought them." I absolutely love antiques. After I was home about an hour my husband told me to just go buy them. I hurried back, but they were gone. The next day my neighbor called and told me she had something for me. She had gone back to the yardsale before me and bought the books. What a wonderful neighbor! They are still a very treasured possession.

I also collect antique jugs and bottles so I put a few of them in the picture also. It's nice to use props occasionally. I have quite a bit of antique phone equipment. Hopefully, I can figure out how I might photo that with a card. I'll have to start looking for just the right digi.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
One Stitch at a Time Anything Goes
Paper Playtime Anything Goes
Pattie's Creations Animals or Insects
Crazy 4 Challenges Monochromatic Coloring
Sundays with Crissy Keep it Simple Stamper
Here Come the Boys Critters

Jellypark New Release

2011-08-12T12:02:00.000-07:00

This is one of the new releases for Jellypark. I made this one just under the wire. Literally, minutes to spare.

The paper is from October Afternoon. He is colored with Copics. All of the cardstock is scraps. I freehand cut the lightning bolt.

Copics: B21, B23, B24, C0, C1, E00, E02, E08, N3, R14, R24, Y 15, Y17, YR12, YR14

I am entering in the following challenge:
Pixie Dust Studio Boys Will Be Boys
Order of the Opus Gluei No Words
I Did It Creations Children