Christmas Roses

 I was able to make one more card for the BYSH blog hop.   As usual, I printed out two images in order to make 2 cards for my stash.  Since I messed up the leaves on one of the images, I cut out the flowers and used dimensional foam to add to the image that was colored better.

I added some Buttercup Perfect Pearls to the center of the flowers.  Now I wish I hadn't but I think it still looks okay.   I also added some stitching and a border made from a Starbucks coffee sleeve to add some texture.

Today is the last day to link your Christmas creation to the BYSH blog hop.  Click on the image below to see the details.

Thank you for stopping by!   Have a great weekend.

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Christmas Roses digital stamp from Just Inklined
• Papers:  Teresa Collins Christmas Cottage 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey kraft card stock, Bazzil Basics red card stock, Starbucks coffee sleeve
• Other:  Copic markers, Simon Says Stamps Christmas sentiments, Buttercup Liquid Pearls, Scrapbook.com glitter brush, sewing machine, Spellbinders circle dies, Big Shot, sequins, Martha Stewart punch

Challenges:

• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  Christmas
• Creative Moments M, Wed 3E, #213 anything Goes
• Fezziwigs Festive Frolics 2W, E3, - Festive Florals/Christmas (W1 of 2)
• House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects - #144 - Always Anything Goes (Week 2)
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Krafty Chicks W  #557 Anything Goes
• Addicted to Stamps and More
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 17 (W1 of 2)  and Wk 16 (W2 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES (NO Precolored Images) Weekly Challenges run for 2 Weeks

Teddy and Penguin Christmas

 I have a quick share today.  I colored this image at lunch and quickly put the card together after work before I had to start making dinner. 

I'm going to keep this short.  I have to take care of the dirty dishes.  

I am linking up my card at the BYSH Spring blog hop.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Teddy and Penguin digital stamp from Lili of the Valley
• Paper: Echo Park Christmas This & That 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey kraft card stock, Stampin' Up vellum
• Copic markers, enamel dots, Stampin' Up edge punch, sewing machine, Stickles

Challenges:

• House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #17 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• GetCreative Challenges  (M, 1st Mon, 3E) APR - #100 ANYTHING GOES
• Fab n Funky W, #521 – Christmas
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #93 - Anything Christmas Goes 

Christmas Mouse

 I have another card for the BYSH Blog Hop.  I am really enjoying this hop because it is giving me some much needed motivation to get a jump on making Christmas cards.

While looking through my Christmas digital stamps, I saw this cute little mouse and realized that I had not colored him before.  I used Microsoft Word to soften the lines of the images so that it would be more like lineless coloring.  I used a white gel pen to add back the accents on his sweater.

I always try to print/color multiple of the same image so that I can build my stash of cards.  I have another cute mouse colored and I hope I have time to create a card with him before the end of the hop.

Click on the image below for more information on the BYSH blog hop.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Mouse with Bauble by Polly Craft
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Winter Wonderland 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Bazzil Basics red card stock, Stampin' Up vellum, Paper Trey white card stock
• Other: Copic markers, twine, sewing machine, EK Success snowflake punch, white gel pen, Raindrops from Lucy's Little Things, Memory Box Double Stitch Rectangle Cut Out die, Big Shot, Spica glitter pens, Simon Says Stamp sentiment strip

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #17 - Anything Goes
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #589 – Sentimental
• GetCreative Challenges  (M, 1st Mon, 3E) APR - #100 ANYTHING GOES OPT. TWIST: NO TWIST
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - APR - ANYTHING GOES
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #9 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Animals Acting Like Humans
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 548 - ANYTHING GOES, WITH TWIST ALL CREATURES BIG AND SMALL
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E – Anything Goes
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #93 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 1)

Bernard Bear Wishing Holiday Cheer

I love the Bernard Bear image from Power Poppy.  He reminds me so much of my brother (although I have never seen my brother in overalls).   I had the images colored and quickly created cards over the weekend for the BYSH blog hop.

I wanted to try my hand at creating a winter background again.  I really like the winter morning sky, but need to work more on the trees.

Check out the BYSH blog hop by clicking the graphic below.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Forest Fellas: Bernard Bear digital stamp set from Power Poppy, Holiday Treats from Paper Trey Ink, Holiday Wishes from Paper Trey ink (inside)
• Papers: Georgia Pacific white CS, Bazzil Basics red CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Echo Park Season's Greetings 6x6 paper pad
• Copic markers, White acrylic paint, CTMH Glitz Stardust glitter gel, Ranger Picket Fence distress stickles, Sequins, Twinery twine, Spellbinders circle dies, Echo Park enamel dots

Challenges:

• Angie's Digital Stamps - M, 1st Sunday, 3E, Winner and Top Picks -  (April) Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #9 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Animals Acting Like Humans (W2 of 2)
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 15 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 16 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No. 548 - ANYTHING GOES, WITH TWIST ALL CREATURES BIG AND SMALL
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES           
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #124 - Include an Animal

Cruizin' with my Gnomies

 I saw the BYSHC blog is having a Spring into Christmas blog hop and wanted to join in.  

I have been working on coloring these gnomes from LOTV.  I used a tutorial at Stamp and Colour by Delphine to help me create the background.

I used white acrylic paint and CTMH Add Glitz to create the snow both on the image and the pine branch die cuts.

I'm pretty happy with how they turned out but need to practice making the trees a little bit more.  I really like the sky in the background.

More information can be found about the hop by clicking on the image below.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Christmas Gnomes 7 by Lili of the Valley, (inside) Holiday Wishes by Paper Trey
• Papers:  Carta Bella Winter Fun 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey kraft card stock, Bazzil Basics red card stock
• Copic markers, white acrylic paint, CTMH Add Glitz, Sizzix Hidden Leaves dies

Challenges:

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #9 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 15 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 16 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES
• Winter Wonderland - M, 3E, APR - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES "PEACE ON EARTH"  (Closes 05/06)  
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #49 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Christmas Crafts All Year Round (M, P1) April - Something starting with G and/or H (Gnome and Hare are on my project)
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #124 - Include an Animal
• Dies R Us Challenge (2W, P1/15, E3, die cuts) Always Anything Goes with a brand they sell (Sizzix hidden leaves)
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (M, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #33 - Anything Goes

 

Wryn Wishes

Hello!  Today I am sharing a card using one of the adorable Wryn images from Tiddly Inks.  I love these images.  As I have said before, she reminds me of my daughter when she was young.

My sister in law has a birthday later this month.  I can easily add a birthday sentiment to the inside of the card.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Wryn Wishes digital stamp from Tiddly Inks
• Paper:  American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey white card stock
• Other:  Copic markers, white gel pen, sequins, Wink of Stella glitter brush, sewing machine
• Fonts: Bell MT, Fine Spring

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #16 - Anything Goes
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #588 - Add a Heart  (hearts in image)
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - APR - ANYTHING GOES
• Angie's Digital Stamps - M, 1st Sunday, 3E, Winner and Top Picks -  (April) Anything Goes
• LeAnn’s World 101 (M, P3, E3) #37 - Anything Goes
• QKR Stampede (M, P1/P15, 4E, SIO) #418 - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #8 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Snail Mail reprised

This is the third card I made using this sweet snail image.  My daughter said this is her favorite because of the mini postage stamp.

 

This card is also for my box cards to spread cheer to local senior citizens.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs, Everyday Mini Postage Stamps from Whimsy Stamps
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Six by Six Vanity Fair paper pad
• Copic Markers

Challenges:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #272 Anything Goes  (+ A Sentiment) (W2 of 2)
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  #594 INspired By A Book  - Inspired by Snail Mail by Samantha Berger
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #129 Animals / Birds
• Creative Moments M, Wed 3E, #212 Anything Goes
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #26 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist  is Spring
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #15 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #8 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

Special Delivery Snail

 Hello!  I have another card for my stash of cards to send to local senior citizens.  (See my post here if you would like to send some cards.)  I love this little snail and made a few cards featuring him.  

I was able to use up some more bits and pieces of paper from other projects, although I had to die cut the green and vellum circles.   A bit of washi, some sequins and a staple finished up the card.   

I love printing sentiments using my computer.  There are so many free fonts available that I am always able to find something to use.   In this case, since I wanted to use a circle that was die cut sometime previously. (One of the bits and pieces.)  I printed the sentiment on a scrap piece of paper.    Then using a bit of 3M delicate surfaces (purple) tape I aligned the circle with the sentiment and then sent it back through the printer.  Easy peasy!

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day.

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs
• Paper:  Alla Prima 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey white card stock, Stampin' Up vellum
• Other: Copic markers, white gel pen, sequins, mini stapler, washi tape

Challenges:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #272 Anything Goes  (+ A Sentiment) (W1 of 2)
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  #593 Communication (W2 of 2)
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #49 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
• Clever Dexter Challenge (M, P1, E2) #16 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #124 - Include an Animal
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #37 – Animals
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #14 - Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects April - Include an Animal
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) April - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #61 - Animals, Birds, and/or Insects
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  LAYER IT

Snail Mail

Hello!  I love this cute snail and had fun coloring him.  This card is for the stash that I am sending to spread cheer to some local seniors.  (See my post here if you would like to send them cards.) 

I fussy cut the snail and used some bits and pieces of paper left from previous projects.   I printed the sentiment in Word using the Impact Label free font.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs, Pretty Perches from Clear Dollar Stamps
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Six by Six Vantiy Fair paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Paper Trey white cardstock
• Other:  Copic markers, white gel pen, washi tape, sequins, sewing machine

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #14 - Anything Goes
• Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects - #143 - Always Anything Goes (Week 1)
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #586 - Animal Antics
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects April - Include an Animal
• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #91 - SUNSHINE or ANYTHING GOES
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - APR - ANYTHING GOES
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  LAYER IT
• Dragonfly Dreams - M, Winner + Top Picks – (April) Feature a Creature