Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Stamps GPepper Tree

This lovely little mushroom fairy, licking her handsized jaw breaker candy, while she rests across a few mushroom tops, is called GPepper Tree.  She was designed by Sara Burrier and is sold exclusively through Crafts and Me Stamps.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled GPepper Tree . . .

In addition to my Bazzill textured and smooth cardstock, I layered just one half of the gorgeous Crafts and Me Stamps digital paper page 20 from the recently released Floral Fantasy pack.  (I used the other half of this sheet for one of my fairy houses here.)  Letterpress Large Ovals surround my image.  A sweet and simple Outlines Rubberstamps Happy Birthday sentiment is flagged over the large mushroom stem.  Prima Say It In Crystals in slip mixed pink surrounds my image without covering too much of the beautiful flowered background.

This view shows just the front of my card . . .

Similar products line the inside of my easel card.  A lovely saying from an older Stampin' Up! Elegant Greetings set covers the note area.

Here's a view of my completed easel card showing my use of Sara Burrier's GPepper Tree . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Digital Tuesday "Make it Sparkle" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Use 3 different papers" (here)
Divas by Design "Bling it Up" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Winged Things" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Lots of Layers" (here)
Crissy Armstrong's Monthly Challenge "Birthdays" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Use a Digi Spring/Easter" (here)
All Sorts "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17
flower, jaw breaker - R22, R29, R59
wings - RV23, RV14, RV19
clothes - BV02, BV04, BV08
large mushroom stem - E70, E74, E79
large mushroom top - E50, E53, E57
small mushrooms - Y13, Y15, Y18, B21, B24, B28, RV23, RV14, RV19
airbrushed background - R00, Y00, YR02


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Stitches 'n Swirls (with Curly Locks Kiki)

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your Stitches 'n Swirls.  A randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND a $10 gift card for use at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More online store!!!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsor(s) here.  I'm happy to participate in this challenge as a Guest Designer.

I've created a bright and cheery card using this beautiful Curly Locks Kiki digital image designed by Elisabeth Bell.  You can find her at the Elisabeth Bell Digital Gallery here.  Here's a closer view of my Letterpress diecut and Copic filled image.  Once the image was dry, I added Copic Opaque White to brighten the flower bands, headband, sock top, and a few other spots in the white parts of the image.

In my attempts to embellish this image with something that Elisabeth used as an accent, I tried to pull the strawberries from the berry bowl onto my card front.  But how?  Hmmm.  After digging through my crafting supplies, I finally found a single strawberry stamp from an old See d's Inqueboutique recipes set.  I used my Copic colors directly on the stamp, stamped onto white cardstock dampened with Colorless Blender, outlined the image using my Copic multiliner then fussy cut each strawberry.  My Punch Bunch Garden Leaves multi punch, small blossom and mini sun gave me great strawberry blossoms and leaves to create my very own strawberry plant.  Thankfully I found some stray holiday season green ornament hooks to hold my strawberry plant pieces in place. Yay!  Each piece was painted with Diamond Stickles for magnificent shimmer.

A blossom and leaf adorn my Stampin' Up! Simply Summer set sentiment . . .

I've handstitched a border on the left using a curvy green leaf vine from a bazillbasics in the garden template with hillary green thread then covered most of it with my strawberry plant.

I've also handstitched a corner on the inside of my card using a bazillbasics flourishes template with jubilee and heidi purple threads.

I've layered Memory Box Pocket Posie patterned paper from their new Viola Collection with coordinating Bazzill textured cardstock. Home Pro silver metal corners adorn each corner of my card. Bits of Want2Scrap's amber bling swirls provide some sparkle. A Memory Box Savannah Border vine in purple swirls the length of the right side of my card. A simple bow in purple grosgrain ribbon wraps around the lower front.  I've added hand drawn faux stitching around the border of my patterned paper.

This photo shows my completed card front where I've used Elisabeth Bell's Curly Locks Kiki digital image . . .

For a chance to win a fabulous prize, get over to the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog and add your entry into this month's Stitches 'n Swirls challenge!


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Digital Tuesday "Make it Sparkle" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Use3 Different Papers" (here)
Divas by Design "Bling it Up" (here)
Paper Play "For a Mother" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Lots of Layers" (here)
Crafty Catz "Begins with B" (here) bow, bling, berries, blossoms, brown
Stampin' for the Weekend "BINGO" (here) ribbon/bow glitter/sparkle flowers
All Sorts "Anything Goes" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Digi or Don't" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "Yummy" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
dress, socks - V20, NEW V22, V25, NEW V28, V99
berry bowl, scissors - C1, C3, C5
shoes - T0, T6, T9
strawberry leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17
strawberries - R32, R35, R37, R39
embroidery cloth, apron - E43, E42, E41, E40, 0
flower bands, headband, pillow - Y13, Y15, Y17, Y19
argyle pillow - B12, B16, B18, R83, R85, R89
airbrushed background - YG17, YG11, Y26, Y13
stamped strawberries - R35, R37, YG17
Copic Opaque White adds brightest white back to image accents


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Li'l Cowboy

This playful little fellow, with his tussled hair, is ready to gallop alongside his toy stick horse.  You can find this wonderful Bell Horses - Li'l Cowboy digital image at Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery here.

I've used Copics to fill my Li'l Cowboy image . . .

Paper Shapers punched small oak leaves and Spellbinders foliage accent my encouraging Inkadinkado "go for it!" sentiment.  A seam binding bow accents the QuicKutz cowboy hat.

Cosmo Cricket's Wanted Buffalo Bill patterned paper is layered with speckled netting and Bazzill cardstock to form my card. Some of the polka dots from the Li'l Cowboy's bandana appear again in my border of My Mind's Eye Abbey Road Stomp "Brothers" Caveman paper. A Cheery Lynn Waltzing Matilda Lace Doily peeks out from behind my round shaped image.


Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Bell Horses - Li'l Cowboys digital image . . .

You can find more inspiration using Elisabeth Bell's digital images at the Digi Bells Design Team blog here.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp "Use 3 Different Papers" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Make it Cute" (here)
Crafty Catz "Favorite Things" (here) - coordinating die cuts
Totally Papercrafts "Ribbons and/or Bows" (here)
All Sorts "Anything Goes" (here)
Secret Crafter "BINGO" (here) - ribbon, bow, leaves
One Stitch At a Time "Digi or Don't" (here)
Dream Valley "Just for Men (male themed)" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Masculine" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Lots of Layers" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, stick, horse face - E31, E35, E47
horse mane, boot trim, button - YR20, YR24, NEW YR27
pjs, rein - YG61, YG63, YG67
bandanas, boots, patch - E30, E34, E37, BG93
airbrushed background - Y23, E71


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Shades of Spring

The digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps challenge blog wants to see your Shades of Spring.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering THREE digi images as a prize to the randomly selected winner.  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsor here.

Teresa has recently released two new lines of digital papers.  I printed sheets 10 and 20 from the new Floral Fantasy 12x12 range.  At first glance through the digi papers, they appear to be super bold and bright.  When printed, these gorgeous papers have a more subtle, realistic tone.

I used my bluish-toned sheet #10 and die cut it using my Sizzix Big Shot Pro 3D House die.  I've added a sweet home sentiment from the Crafty Secrets Home Sweet Home set die cut with the smallest of the Spellbinders Labels Five dies.  A bit of Creative Imaginations felt ribbon lines the roof.

The more pinkish-toned sheet #20 is die cut using my Sizzix Bigz Extra Long House Box.  A touch of cotton lace hangs from the inside of the door's window.

Here's a view of the front of my fairy houses . . .

I fussy cut around two of the recently released silhouette images: Nature Fairy and Fairy Friends to accent my fairy houses.

My only embellishments are a few flowers positioned behind the fence, between the houses. Flower Soft in mixed greens adorn each window.

I've got to share the side view too so you can see more of these marvelous digital papers . . .

and the back . . .

Now let's take a look inside at the fairy furniture . . . no, no, no - LOL!!! - I'm just kidding.

Fairies, butterflies, a little mouse, beautiful flowers, sweet colors . . . looks like Spring to me!

I'm entering this project into the following challenges:
One Stitch at a Time "Digi or Don't" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "2 Different Patterned Papers" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Spring is in the Air" (here)
Truly Scrumptious "All Creatures Great and Small" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Flower Power" (here)
Paper Play "Critters" (here)
Crafty Purple Frog "Flower Power" (here)
All Sorts "Anything Goes" (here)
There's Magic in the Air "All Critters Great and Small" (here)

Copics used:
On fairy wings:  BG000, B000, G000, R000, RV000

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

 



 



"Top 3" Feb. 27, 2012 Ladybug Crafts Ink

"Top 3" Feb. 28, 2012 Crafty Sentiments Designs

Simple Card Art with Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels Four

Several months ago, the lovely owners of the Scrappers Cove in Milltown, NJ, challenged me to create cards and/or projects showing use of Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels dies.  These shaped dies are wonderful for layering and matting with my rubberstamp and digi images.   There's so much that can be done with these graduated, various shaped dies!

I've used some of the fabulous and sparkly Bo Bunny Snowfall patterned papers with coordinating Bazzill cardstock colors.  The glitter papers are so beautiful, there is no need for extravagant embellishments.  Students can add their own sentiments later.

Take a look at the several A2-sized cards I've recently made using the Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four that we'll be putting together at my February Spellbinders Nestabilities - Let Us Count the Ways - Labels Four class at the Scrappers Cove in Milltown, NJ.

These cards emphasize embossing without cutting, adding layers and frames to side-open and tent cards and more.  Spellbinders Labels Four has this fabulous oval element to it that can be enhanced with die cut ovals.

You can find examples of how I used the Spellbinders Labels One dies here, Labels Two here, and Labels Three here.



I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's On Cupid's Cloud Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.  It's always been a joy to hop along and see how designers show the same image used in so many different ways.  Today, I'm overjoyed to participate in this hop as a guest designer for the Digi Bells.  Yay!!!

How can you win your own On Cupid's Cloud digi image?  You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog.  [You can find the full list of 13 blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).]  Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until March 2, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

Another way to win will be to do the hop, leave comments and then to make a "Lots of Lace" card using ANY Elisabeth Bell image and post it on the Digi Bells' Blog (here).  This will also end on March 2, 2012 at 9 AM Arizona time and the winner will also be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

I've die cut my image using Spellbinders Heart Circles.  After I filled the image using Copic colors, I adhered it to a Want2Scrap Nestaboard of the same diecut design.  Here's a scanned pic of my colored, die cut image . . .

I printed a reduced version of my scanned image onto sticky back canvas to create custom canvas i-Top brads.  Here's a view of my medium-sized brad used as a flower center to decorate my flower cluster.  A locket is hidden among the paper roses . . .

This view shows my small custom canvas i-Top brad used as a 3-loop seam binding bow topper . . .

A few details from Elisabeth's image show up within another flower cluster.  This little Cupid gets some well-deserved rest as the Close To My Heart sentiment "still in love" QuicKutz mini tag is clearly displayed near a key charm.

I've used layers of heritage lace, musical notes and definitions patterned papers with Bazzill textured cardstock to create my card.  Here's a view of my card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's On Cupid's Cloud latest digital image . . .

Wouldn't this be a wonderful image for sharing happy wishes with a loving anniversary couple?  I think my dear husband will appreciate seeing Cupid getting a break for a day of fishing - LOL!!!


Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your next stop at the wonderfully-talented Alethea's blog (here).  For reference, you can find the full list of the blogs to hop at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).



I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
One Stitch At A Time "Anything Goes" (here)
All Sorts "Free and Easy" (here)
Crafty Emma's "Lots of Layers - 3 or more" (here)
One Stop Craft "Hearts and Flowers with Ribbon" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "Lurve!" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Sundae Bar - cream, blue, distress" (here) Sponsor is Elisabeth Bell!
Elphine House "Hearts" (here)
Belles 'n Whistles "Love and Hearts" (here)
Dream Valley "Valentine" (here)
Creative Craft "Valentine's Day" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, rod - E31, E35, E47
roses - R22, R29, R59
leaves - G40, NEW G43, NEW G46, G99
hearts - RV23, RV14, RV19
wings, keys - Y13, Y26, Y28
toga - E70, E74, E77
clouds - B000, 0, C1, C3
airbrushed torn paper clouds - B21

"Top 3" Feb. 28, 2012 Creative Craft Challenges

"Top 3" Feb. 23, 2012 Paper Sundaes

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Lady of the Stars by Sara Burrier

Crafts and Me Stamps recently released this lovely digital image named Lady of the Stars designed by Sara Burrier.  This beautiful fairy is ready to wrap something or someone in her glorious garland of stars.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . .

Karen Foster Design "Stars" patterned paper is layered with some Bazzill textured cardstock to form my card.  A bow of Satin Sensations antique gold ribbon holds a Cousin Symbolize Star charm.  A Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two supports my Stampin' Up! "Happiness Always" sentiment from the Happy Harmony set as stamped onto a QuicKutz oval.

Here's a view of my card front showing my use of Sara Burrier's Lady of the Stars . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
One Stitch At A Time "Anything Goes" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Things with Wings" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Fairies/Angels" (here)
All Sorts "Free and Easy" (here)
Crafty Emma's "Lots of Layers - 3 or More" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
wings, dress - Y13, Y26, Y28
airbrushed background - W5, W3, E55, E53

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Toot Toot! by Elisabeth Bell

I'm thrilled to join the extremely talented Digi Bells design team over the next few months as they continue to demonstrate wonderful and very inspiring ways to use Elisabeth Bell's images.  You can find the Digi Bells Design Team blog here.

This playful little guy, dressed for the part as he rolls his toy train along the tracks, filled me with sweet memories of my sons during their childhood.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled digital image called Toot Toot! . . .

A bit of Graphic 45's Timely Point of View from their A Proper Gentleman Collection shows pocket watches in the background.  An EK Success 3/8" Ribbon border punch is threaded with black gingham ribbon.  A Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Rectangle frames my image and Memory Box "Wishing You" sentiment.  A fun QuicKutz Revolution Train die cut provides supporting accents.

Here's my completed card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Toot Toot! digi image:

You can find Toot Toot! and more of Elisabeth's amazing digital images by visiting the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection at her gallery here.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Craft Us Crazy "Anything Goes" (here)
All Sorts "Free and Easy" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, trees - E31, E35, E47
hat, shirt - B91, B95, B97
coveralls - W1, W3, W5
trees - YG11, YG13, YG17
bandana - E11, E15, E18
airbrushed outline shadow - Y23

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Image Never Used Before

The digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Challenge Blog wants you to use an image that you've never used before.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and a randomly selected entry will receive a free download of 30 digi papers!  You can find out more about this challenge and the sponsor here.

I've printed this newly released image, designed by Sara Burrier for Crafts and Me Stamps, called Tea and Sandwiches.  Can't you just imagine these sweet little fairies having tea in your garden?

I've sized page 4 from the Crafts and Me Forest Fairy digi papers at 5.75" and printed it onto textured cardstock.  I didn't want to use any embellishments that would cover the gorgeous background of my digi paper.  A simple flourish of black Prima Say It In Crystals adds a bit of bling in the upper left corner.  I have to admit that I also debated whether to cover this beautiful background with such a large image - LOL!!!

These digi papers can be a fantastic time saver!!!  If a quick note card is needed, just print and go!  You'll have a stunning card every time!  This digi paper will make great scrapbooking layouts too!  Oh, the possibilities!!!

Here's a view of my completed card front where I've used Sara Burrier's Tea and Sandwiches digital image with the newly released Crafts and Me Stamps Forest Fairy digital papers . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Fantasy Creatures" (here)
Papercrafting Journey "Fairies/Angels" (here)
All Sorts "Free and Easy" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Clean and Simple" (here)
Sir Stampalot "In the Garden" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
mushrooms - E81, NEW E84, E87
flowers, wings - Y00, Y11, Y21
dress right - YG0000, YG01, YG11
dress left - B01, B12, B23
tea set - R000, R01, R11
outlne shadow - C00, C1, C3



I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Meljen's Designs Mother Hen

Images of things in nature, including animals, make wonderful objects to practice handling Copic ink and exercise layering Copic colors.  This sweet Meljen's Designs digital image, designed by Melissa Jenkins, is named Mother Hen and is perfect for learning to trust the blending qualities of Copic ink as well as sweeping light layers of color.

I took advantage of the imperfections in nature and quickly swept some bright colors where I thought they should be.  When it looked good enough, I swept a layer of warm gray over the entire image to add some warmth  and consistency as well as tone down those bright colors.  When working with Copic colors, it's important to maintain the right moisture in the paper while layering colors.  Sweeping light layers of colors over areas of my image works well for me.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . .

This Mother Hen, happy to have her five little chicks staying very close to her, is a loving and very touching image.  It seems to symbolize the infinite love of mother and child(ren).

I layered some Bazzill cardstock and some of the newly released Memory Box Viola collection in wildbloom and flowers to create my card.  A Tattered Angels Vintage Seasons Timeless Romance banner and sentiment seemed appropriate for the intent of my card.  I used a QuicKutz chicken die cut to add my male chicken.  A bit of Prima Say It In Crystals adds some bling to two corners while a Prima Sugar Plum Rose Eggplant and mulberry paper mini roses with Heirloom Paper Leaves in Gold Dust add a flower cluster to another corner.

Here's the completed card front showing my use of Meljen's Designs Mother Hen . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Meljens Challenge "Loving You" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Valentines" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Romantic Theme" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Loves Me, Loves Me Not" (here)
Fab 'n' Funky "Use a Digi" (here)
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)
Truly Scrumptious "Love & Hearts" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Have a Heart" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Sketch by Dawny" (here)
Simon Says Stamp "Animal Antics" (here)


Copics used:
mother hen - Y11, Y13, Y15, YR20, YR04, YR07, E31, E35, E47, R22, R29, R59, W1
chicks - Y11, Y13, Y15, YR20, YR04, YR07
nest - E31, E35, E47
heart - R22, R29, R59
outline shadow - W3, W1, 0


I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose