Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Add a Ribbon

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants you to Add a Ribbon to your projects.  Letraset is sponsoring this challenge and offering a set of Promarkers to a randomly selected entry.  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsor here.

I've used a soon-to-be-released digi image named Frenchie Friends Michelle and Jojo, designed by Hannah Lynn, exclusively for Crafts and Me Stamps.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . . Ooo!  Looking at her posed here makes me want to ride along some countryside . . .

I've layered Best Creations A Walk in the Garden glitter paper with Bazzill cardstock.  I've added a Memory Box Charlotte Border with Offray 1/4" gingham ribbon.  A QuicKutz Revolution scalloped corner hugs one corner.  Here's a closer view of my completed card front showing how I've used the  digital image called Frenchie Friends Michelle and Jojo by Hannah Lynn . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Wags 'n Whiskers "Summer Fun" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "Something New" (here) - image
Crafty Sentiments "Anything Goes" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Something with Wings" (here) - bird on basket and another in tree
Simon Says Stamp "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
basket, sack - E51, E53, E55, E57
carrot - YR02, YR04, YR07
pants, hat - V91, V93, V95, V99
flowers - Y00, Y02, Y04
dog - T9, T6, T0
bike, eyes - B21, B24, B28
airbrushed background - B21, G82, G85, N4, E31



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

~ Rose

Simple Card Art with Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels Five

Last Summer, the lovely owners of the Scrappers Cove in Milltown, NJ, challenged me to create samples to show what can be done with the graduated, various shaped Spellbinders Labels dies.

I've used some of the vintage-looking KaiserCraft These Days Collection patterned papers with coordinating Bazzill cardstock colors.  I left the card samples simple so students can enjoy adding their own embellishments and sentiments later.

Take a look at the several A2-sized cards I made using the Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Five that we put together at my March Spellbinders Nestabilities - Let Us Count the Ways - Labels Five class at the Scrappers Cove in Milltown, NJ.

These cards emphasize adding layers and frames to side-open and tent cards and more.  Spellbinders Labels Five 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, Labels Three here and Labels Four here.



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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Sketch by Lynda - Tommy: Apples for Mommy

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your projects using Lynda's sketch.  A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND a Belles 'n Whistles gift pack that includes a clear stamp!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

I've used this marvelous Tommy:  Apples for Mommy stamped image designed by Elisabeth Bell for Elphine House Australia.  You can find him at the Elphine House Australia online store here.  This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I've added a stamped sentiment to the hanging tag from an older Stampin' Up! All Year Cheer I set.

I've layered patterned paper from a My Mind's Eye A Beautiful Life paper pack with coordinating cardstock.  A Spellbinders Heart Circle and Classic Circle add a circular element to my card that I've tried to repeat with my single, handmade daisy and a few black mini brads.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Elphine House Australia's Tommy:  Apples for Mommy, as designed by Elisabeth Bell, with this challenge's Sketch by Lynda . . .

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 Sketch by Lynda challenge!


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
One Stitch At a Time "Anything Goes" (here)
Bunny Zoe's "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Dimension" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Anything Goes" (here)
Sweet Stamps "Anything Goes" (here)
Southern Girls "Dying to Diecut or Punch" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, basket, cat fur - E31, E35, E47
pants - B91, B95, B97
shirt - YG91, YG95, YG97, R81, R85, R89
tag - C00, C1, C3
airbrushed background - B91, B93, YG91, YG93


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Lots of Love

This sweet little boy is overjoyed to give his loving Mother a bouquet of beautiful handpicked flowers!  You can find this wonderful digi image called Lots of Love at the Elisabeth Bell Digital Gallery here.

This photo shows my Copic-filled digi image . . . 

This cluster of flowers, lightly painted with Diamond Stickles, is formed by layering some punched paper flowers . . .

I've layered Bazzill textured cardstock with My Mind's Eye Bloom and Grow "Bloom" Eye Candy floral patterned paper. Bazzill Basics Bling Brads from a Spoiled Brat package adorn one corner. A couple of EK Success Paper Shapers Whale of a Punch Photo Corners add a bit of scallop edge to opposite corners.  Tiny words from a Stampendous Love Buds set seem to promote the loving theme.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Elisabeth Bell's Lots of Love 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:
Crafty Catz "for Girls" (here)
Secret Crafter "In the Garden" (here)
One Stitch At a Time "Anything Goes" (here)
Bunny Zoe's "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Dimension" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Anything Goes" (here)
Little Miss Muffet "Anything Goes" (here)




Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
bouquet - G82, G85, G99, YR20, YR23, NEW YR27
boy shirt - YG11, YG13, YG17, Y02, Y04, Y06
shorts - B91, B95, B97
shoes - T0, T6, T9
Mother's top - YR20, YR23, NEW YR27
skirt - BG70, BG72, BG78
airbrushed background - Y32, BG72, BG75



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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Hannah Lynn's Lady Liberty

This amazingly beautiful mermaid, dressed in her patriotic gear, makes a magnificent patriotic and supportive image for showing pride in the grand ol' stars and stripes.  She has been designed by Hannah Lynn exclusively for Crafts and Me Stamps and is available as a digital image (here).

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

Handmade flower clusters, consisting of punched shapes, adorn two corners of my image.  All flower petals and leaves are painted with Diamond Stickles for fabulous sparkle.  Here's a closer view of my flower cluster . . .

I've layered brand new We R Memory Keepers Red, White and Blue Stack papers with cardstock.  A 5/8" strip of Satin Sensations Cranberry ribbon provides an exciting border and bow.  A bit of My Mind's Eye twine lines up QuicKutz diamond die cuts that are folded into pennants to hold Stars and Olivia alphabet letters.  A large button, tied with twine adorns the same corner.  Here's a view of my completed card front . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Sir Stampalot "Medals and Monarchs" (here)
All Sorts "Buttons and Bows" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Anything Goes" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Touch of Sparkle" (here)
Truly Scrumptious "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - R22, R29, R59
clothing - B91, B95, B97, R22, R29, R59
airbrushed background - R22, B91

"Top 5" May 25, 2012 Allsorts of Challenges

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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Little Lamb 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.

How can you win your own Little Lamb 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 June 1, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Another way to win the new image will be to do the hop, leave comments and then to make a "Stitching (Faux or Real)" card using ANY Elisabeth Bell image and post it on the Digi Bells' Blog (here).  This will also end on June 1, 2012 at 9 AM Arizona time and the winner will also be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Reminder:  Buying then sharing digital images is theft.  Sharing digital images takes income away from the artist.



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I've used Little Lamb on the front of a Christmas card.  Cardstock layered with Bo Bunny's A Gift of Love St. Nick, Sugar Plum and Holly Berry patterned paper provides the perfect Christmas-themed background.  A Letterpress/QuicKutz large oval shapes my image.  A QuicKutz manger is surrounded by handmade poinsettias.  An Art Gone Wild! sentiment adorns one corner while a QuicKutz lamb accents another.  Memory Box Holly Vines border both sides of my image.  A QuicKutz Star of Bethlehem and Shepherd's Staff add to my Christmas scene.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Little Lamb digi image . . .

Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your next stop at the wonderfully-talented Penni'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:
Crafty Emma's "Anything Goes" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Use Your Favorites" (here) - digi images
Hooked on Crafts "Flowers" (here)
Daisy Doodles "May Flowers" (here)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Anything Goes" (here)
Truly Scrumptious "Anything Goes" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Touch of Sparkle" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Keep it Real" (here)
Christmas Cards All Year Round "Inspired by Song" (here) - Hark the Herald Angels Sing


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
dress, hairbow - R22, R29, R59
apron - Y13, Y26, Y28
spots - G82, G85, G99
lamb hooves - T0, T6, T9
lamb's wool - W1, W3, W5, 0, E42
airbrushed background - B21, G82



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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Pearls and Lace

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see your projects using Pearls and Lace.  Crafty Ribbons is sponsoring this challenge and offering a luscious bag of vintage ribbons to a randomly selected entry.  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsor here.

I've used a newly released digi image named Spring, designed by Sara Burrier, exclusively for Crafts and Me Stamps.

This image is a good example for practicing the technique of coloring through layers.  The stamp artist clearly indicates that the flowing top layer of this fairy's dress is transparent by adding broken lines of the background image through the left side of her gown.  When filling this image, it's best to work on the object we see first or which is closer to us so the flowing top layer of the fairy's dress needs to be colored first.  If it's transparent then use a thin line of Copic color to outline just the inside edges of the top layer then soften that Copic outline with the colorless blender.  When it's dry, then you can add a lighter, faded shade of the background color only to those areas of the top layer where there is not already color in place.  Part of the background is just the fairy's under gown while the other part is the background of the whole image.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . .

I've layered Webster's Pages Hollywood Vogue "foo on film" with Bazzill cardstock.  Letterpress Oval die cuts helped me shape my image using the beyond-the-edge technique.  I've added a border of Hero Arts self-adhesive cream lace and Zva self-adhesive swirls of pearls.  A Nicole ribbon adds a small bow in the lower corner.  Here's a closer view of my completed card front showing how I've used the Spring digital image, by Sara Burrier . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Crafty Emma's "Anything Goes" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Things with Wings" (here)
Bunny Zoe's "Anything Goes" (here)
Truly Scrumptious "Anything Goes" (here)
Chrissy Armstrong's Monthly Challenge "Things with Wings" (here)
Ooh La La "Ribbon and/or Twine" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Things with Wings"  (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
leaves - G82, G85, G99
under gown - R0000, R00, R02
sheer layer - E50, 0
wings - R0000, R00, R02, Y00, Y04, Y08, E50, E51, E53
dress - Y00, Y04, Y08
airbrushed background - E53, E35, YG61, G82, G99
Opaque White at necklace, bracelet and dress beads

"Artist's Choice" June 1, 2012 Sundays With Crissy

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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Frosty the Snowman

These sweet children are enjoying the latest snowfall while they build their very own snowman.  This incredibly cute digital image, designed by Elisabeth Bell, is named Frosty the Snowman.  You can find it at Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery here. 

This photo shows my Copic-filled version of this image.  I've added a bit of Marvy's white Liquid Applique to fluff up the little girl's hat and coat sleeves.

I've used my card scraps to make handmade Paper Whites (Christmas Flowers) to coordinate with my project.  I've painted the petals and leaves lightly with Diamond Stickles and added a drop of Yellow Stickles to each flower's center.

I've layered TPC Studio's Winter Whites Let it Snow and Winter Wonderland patterned paper with Bazzill cardstock. I'm thrilled to have found this magnificent icicle die by Marianne Design Creatables! I've been waiting for someone to come out with an easy way to make icicles!!! Jo-Ann's silver sparkly holiday ribbon provides a nice shiny bow in one corner. The Darice Charming Embellishments "Let It Snow Charms" have finally come to good use (I've had them for about 7 years!) - LOL!!! A Letterpress Cookie Cutter Snowman Kit provided me with the perfect hat to die cut from black sugar paper for amazing magical sparkle. My simple sentiment has also finally been put to good use as I've had my Stamping Sensations "Perfectly Said" stamp set for a very long time.

Here's the completed card front showing my version of Elisabeth Bell's digital image named Frosty the Snowman:

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:
Winter Wonderland "Frosty the Snowman" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Use Your Favorites" (here) - new icicle die cut - YAY!!!
Sparkle Creations Christmas Challenge "Use an Old Neglected Stamp" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Cute, Cute, Cute" (here)
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Die Cuts and Punches" (here)
Truly Scrumptious "Anything Goes" (here)
A&T Digital Designs/Emerald Faerie Garden "Anything Goes" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Try Something New" (here)
Crafty Emma's Store "Anything Goes" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, stool, snowman clogs, mouse - E31, E35, E47
snow - BG000, 0, C1, C3
carrots - YR12, YR15, YR18, YG11, YG13, YG17
coat, hat, mittens - YR61, YR65, YR68
airbrushed background - B000, Y11, B21, C1

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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Laura's Yummy Pudding

This sweet little lady is about to introduce her own homemade version of her favorite dessert.  This image, designed by Elisabeth Bell for Elphine House Australia, is named Laura's Yummy Pudding.  You can find her at the Elphine House Australia online shop here. 

Here's my Copic-filled version:

I've used the beyond-the-edge technique to die cut the image with a Spellbinders Oval.  A Spellbinders Big Scalloped Oval makes a nice shaped frame.  I tried to preserve the little mousie tail but at the last possible second, the fragile tail fell off.  Luckily I have a spool of 20 gauge black cotton thread so I added a realistic-looking mouse tail in its place.

I've used my card scraps to make handmade daisies to coordinate with my project . . .

A patterned paper from Bo Bunny's Gabrielle Collection 6x6 pad is layered with some Bazzill cardstock.  I've used my Purple Cow deckle edge blade to give my edges a distressed, torn paper look.  An EK Success Paper Shapers Whale of a Punch corner was also deckled.  A few Creative Impressions white mini brads decorate one of the corners.  A single Spellbinders Floral Flourish adds a little movement to my card.  Here's the completed card front showing my version of Elphine House Australia's Laura's Yummy Pudding image by Elisabeth Bell:

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:
Sketch Saturday "Sketch by Susie" (here)
Elphine House Australia "Everything Is Coming Up Daisies" (here)
Belles 'n Whistles "Spring is in the Air" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Sweet Tooth" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Distressing" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Torn or Distressed Edges" (here)
A&T Digital Designs/Emerald Faerie Garden "Anything Goes" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, bear - E31, E35, E47, E93
shirt - R11, R14, R17
apron, dishes - W3, W1, W00
pants - BG11, BG23, BG49
backpack - B91, B95, B97
mouse - E31, E33, E35, E93
airbrushed background - E44, BG10

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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Standing Pretty

This adorable little girl designed by Elisabeth Bell for Sweet Pea Stamps is named Standing Pretty.  You can find her at the Sweet Pea Stamps online store here. 

Here's my Copic-filled version:

She's dressed in pretty Spring colors to coordinate with my Creative Imaginations patterned paper and several layers of cardstock.

It is so satisfying to me to have my handmade flowers coordinate with my project.  Here I've used my card scraps to punch shapes for three different sized daisies . . .

A Spellbinders scalloped rectangle shapes my rubberstamped image as well as my Endless Creations' Birthday Love Peace sentiment inside.  This photo shows the inside of my side-open card . . .

A couple of My Minds Eye Union Square "Favorite" pearl brads adorn each side of my image, while an Endless Creations greeting marks one corner with a Satin Sensations 5/8" Citrus ribbon bow.  Here's the completed card front showing my version of Sweet Pea Stamps' Standing Pretty image by Elisabeth Bell:

If you'd like to see how I dressed Standing Pretty in Christmas colors, you can find that card here.

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:
Elphine House Australia "Everything Is Coming Up Daisies" (here)
Belles 'n Whistles "Spring is in the Air" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Ribbon and Pearls" (here)
Stamptacular Sunday "Spring Bling" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Flowers" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Birthday" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Birthday" (here)
AT Digital Designs/Emerald Faerie Garden "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Catz "Flowers" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Layers" (here)

"Top 3" May 15, 2012 A&T Emerald Faeries

"Top 3" May 7, 2012 Ladybug Crafts Ink

 

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
dress, bow - R81, R83, R85, R89
daisy - G40, NEW G43, NEW G46, Y38, W3, 0
airbrushed background - G43, B41



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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Favorite Color Combo

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see your Favorite Color Combo.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering THREE digi images of the winner's choice to a randomly selected entry.  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsor here.

I've used a newly released digi image named Dahlia, designed by Hannah Lynn, exclusively for Crafts and Me Stamps.

Copic Mini Lesson/Tip

This image makes a perfect example for practicing the technique of coloring through layers.  The stamp artist clearly indicates that the dragonfly's wings are transparent by adding broken lines of the background image through the left set of dragonfly wings.  When filling this image, it's best to work on the object we see first or which is closer to us so the dragonfly wings need to be colored first.  If they're transparent then use a thin line of Copic color to outline just the inside edges of the wings and veins then soften that Copic outline with the colorless blender.  When it's dry, then you can add a lighter, faded shade of the background color only to those areas of the wings where there is not already color in place.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . .

I've used Punch Bunch medium and small cosmos with a mini sun to create my purple Bachelor's Button handmade flower.  A Paper Shaper daisy, mini sun and Punch Bunch small birch leaf form my small accent daisies.  A light layer of Star Dust Stickles adds some sparkle to my blooms and attracts a dragonfly that lands nearby.  Here's a closer view of my flower cluster . . .

A loving Special Day rubberstamp sentiment from Endless Creations seems appropriate for the insert of my card.   Here's a closer view of the inside of my card . . .

Two patterned sheets from the lovely Memory Box Viola 6x6 paper pack layered with Bazzill cardstock form my square criss-cross card.  I've added Spellbinders Ironwork Accents border and half circle for a decorative element.  A Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Rectangle shapes my image.  I've cut apart Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork to fit both pieces of my card.  A Memory Box Willow Dragonfly, with vellum wings, lands near one corner of my image.  A Dove of the East dragonfly charm hangs from a Satin Sensations 5/8" Island Blue Satin bow.  Here's a closer view of my completed criss-cross card showing how I've used the Dahlia digital image, by Hannah Lynn . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Craft Us Crazy "Favorite Stamp Company" (here) - Crafts and Me Stamps
Delicious Doodles "BINGO" (here) - gems, ribbon, punches, dies, flowers
Dream Valley "For a Special Lady" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Flowers" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Bugs and Blooms" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Ribbon" (here)
Anything Goes "Things with Wings" (here)
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Die Cuts and Punches" (here)



Copics used:
wings - B12, 0; V20, 0
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17
flower petals - V20, NEW V22, V25, NEW V28
eyes - C1, C0, B12, B16, B18
sunlight - Y00


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

~ Rose