My 2012 Blog Year In Review

I spent some time looking through my 2012 blog posts and I think that my blogging shows continued improvement.  I began the year as a slightly-experienced blogger and in September of 2012 I gladly accepted the opportunity to become more involved as acting challenge coordinator at the Crafts and Me Stamps challenge blog.  I've expanded my interests in papercrafting and continue to be inspired by you uber-talented artists who show work that I've come to know and love.  Some of my favorite 2012 occasions and projects are included below.  Oh I do cherish basic card art but it's especially fun and exciting to see fancy folds and other projects!  Hmmm . . . it also appears to me that I hold my classically-shabby style - LOL!!!

There are five individual cards shown below so I enter this post in Debbie's My Favourite Five of 2012 for a chance to win her fabulous favorite things candy.  (You can click on each pic to link to the posts for more details.)

In January, I dabbled with silhouette images that are growing in popularity for ease of use as I created this simple note card set with folder.  I was also thrilled to join Elisabeth Bell's Digi Bells as a guest design team member.

February shows my use of the lovely silhouette fairies with their houses made of digital papers . . .

I prepared one of these windowed candy gift boxes for each holiday guest in April.

In May, I added this fun USA-themed card in support of our Olympic competitors.   I was also jumping up and down with the thrill and honor of being officially named a Digi Bell!

In August I gained my 200th Follower!

In September I added my first round side-step card . . .

. . . and first flip z card . . .

I was thrilled to accept a guest design team spot at Ladybug Crafts Ink in October.  I also love the delicate presentation of these lacy-edged cards . . .

Of course I was excited the play along with the Do You Stack Up design team as their guest in November.  I also think that this silhouette fairy is the perfect addition to this holiday gift bag . . .

I had to add a swinging easel to the back of my first spring-fold card to hold it up . . .

November's Happy Mail calendar book will remind me to send Happy Mail to loved ones all year round . . .

These post-it note holders made wonderful and practical December gifts . . .

These cracker boxes are loads of fun to make too . . .

It's been another wonderful year in papercrafting and blogging.

I am ever grateful for your kind words, encouragement and inspiration throughout 2012.

Here's wishing you a happy and healthy New Year that's overflowing with all good things!



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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Letters to Santa

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your projects with fluffy white snowflakes!  A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND SIX Elisabeth Bell Anima Peeps designs for Susana's Custom Art and Card Design AND a fabulous package of other crafting goodies!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

This sweetly bundled little lady enjoys her walk to the mailbox to ensure delivery of her special letter.  This digital image is named Letters to Santa and was designed by Elisabeth Bell.  You can get your own Letters to Santa at the Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery here.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  Flower Soft's Polar White covers the furry parts of her coat and hat.  Martha Stewart snow glitter covers the ground.  There's a bit of snow glitter on top of her hat and the mailbox too.

I've layered Bazzill purple with Bazzill Bling blue textured cardstock.  A Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Skylands Snowflakes punch provides a delicate border.  A Spellbinders Nestabilities Postage Stamps die cut shapes my image while a couple of white snowflake eyelets sit on each side.  Creative Memories 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" circle punches shape my layered Just Rite Spring Words sentiment accented with an Offray 1/4" ribbon bow.  Bits of Prima's Say It In Pearls Mixed Crystals swirl around my card front and base.

I've covered chipboard with white self-adhesive felt then used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Winter Wonder Bigz die to cut my big, white, fluffy snowflakes.

This view of my card front shows how I've used Elisabeth Bell's Letters to Santa digital image on a thank you card . . .

Here's a view of the base showing a Hero Arts Thank You For Being My Friend sentiment . . .

 

 

This photo shows how my easel card looks when open and ready for display . . .

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

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Elisabeth Bell images?  You'll find it at the Digi Bells Design Team Blog here.

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 Fluffy White Snowflakes challenge!

It's Happy Mail!!! Someone special will be receiving this card through the mail soon. Who has presented me with an extraordinary handmade gift full of all the love and warmth in the world? Ahhh . . . could it be you?

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Elphine House Austrailia "Snow Swirled" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Anything Goes" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Thank You Creations" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "All that Glitters" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)
Whimsy Stamps "Anything Goes Festive" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, boots, mailbox post - E31, E35, E47
mailbox, mouse - C1, C3, C5
berries, flag, tulips, mittens, umbrella - R22, R29, R59
holly, mittens, patches, bird scarf, umbrella - YG11, YG13, YG17
pants, mittens, coat belt, mouse scarf, umbrella - B91, B95, B99
letters - E41, E43, 0
hat, coat, umbrella - V91, V95, V99
airbrushed background - B91, Y000, E41
Copic Opaque White over falling snowflakes



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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Christmas Bells Digi Bells' Blog Hop

Whew!  Now that's alot of Bells - LOL!!!

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 Christmas Bells digi image?  You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog.  [You can find the full list of 13 other 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 Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012.

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


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I've attempted to bring this lovely little lady to life with paper-piecing and paper toile.  This pic shows the pieces I've used.  I used Copic W3 to shade over the areas of the parts that I planned to add pieces over.

Here's a closer view of my softly colored, paper-pieced, Copic-filled image.  I've used FlowerSoft Polar White to cover the furry parts of her cloak, dress, boots and muffle.

I used Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses Village double-sided patterned paper to die cut with my Sizzix Big Shot Pro Candy Shaped Box die.  18" of Michael's 5/8" glitter snowflake ribbon provides a nice bow tied to each side.  A Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle frames my image.  Stickles Xmas Red covers the berries while Stickles Holly covers the leaves.  A bit of Stickles Platinum covers the bell attached to her hood.  A Memory Box Holly Vine and handmade poinsettias from Punch Bunch punches surround my image with flora.

This photo shows my completed cracker box where I've used Elisabeth Bell's newest digital image named Christmas Bells . . . Yay!  I've captured some of the Stickles glittery sparkle over the holly and berries.  I covered chipboard with Bazzill bling cardstock before die cutting holly leaves with the Sizzix Tim Holtz Holiday Lampost die.  Three mini jingle bells hang from the leaves with jumprings.  Kaisercraft pearls act as berries.  I've stamped a sentiment from a Martha Stewart clear Christmas Tree stamps set.

Untie the ribbon bow and this cracker box opens with a space large enough to conceal some fabulous treats for gift giving.  Candy, makeup, first-aid items, crafty supplies, jewelry - ooo, it can hold some wonderful goodies!

Remember to leave your comment below then finish your hopping at the inspiration-filled Digi Bells DT blog (here).  Comments left there may also be selected for the winning prizes!  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 cracker box into the following challenges:
One Stitch at a Time "Use a Digi" (here)
Dream Valley "Christmas" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Layers" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything but a Card" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Merry Christmas!" (here)
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' "Anything Goes" (here)
Whimsy Stamps "Anything Goes Festive" (here)
A&TDigiDes/Emerald Faerie "Christmas" (here)
Creative Craft "Non-Traditional Christmas" (here)
Elphine House Australia "Holiday Tic-Tac-Toe" (here) - die cuts, flowers, punches



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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, basket - E31, E35, E47
cloak - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78
dress, boots - R0000, R00, R12
apron - E43, E41, 0
leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17
bell - C4
berries - R14
airbrushed background - E43, E40, R00



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

~ Rose

Sizzix Post-it Memo Holder with Meljen's Party Time Cat

This happy-dancing, balloon-carrying, horn-blowing kitty, called Party Time Cat, was designed by Meljen's Designs' owner/artist Melissa Jenkins.  You can find this fun-loving digital image at the Meljen's online shop here.

I've printed Party Time Cat three times with the intention of paper piecing him for a lovely paper-toile effect.

This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

I adhered My Little Shoebox Just Add Butter - Bite Size cupcakes double-sided patterned papers over both sides of a piece of chipboard from the back of a paper pack then die cut it using the Sizzix Scoreboards Bigz Memo Holder die.

 

 

 

Here's a view of the front of my completed Post-it Memo Holder showing my use of Party Time Cat with a celebrate everyday theme.  I've attached a Tim Holtz idea-ology hitch fastener to act as a pull knob for opening.  A Darice golden jingle bell hangs from an eyelet with a jump ring.  A Doodlebug Design's braddies cuppy cakes brad with prongs cut off provides a perfectly sized jewel-topped accent.  A sentiment from a Kraftin' Kimmie Yvette stamp set provides the perfect sentiment to support my layered Party Time Cat image.  I've used the chisel tip of my Copic E57 over 3/8" white grosgrain ribbon to coordinate the handle.

You can see from this view of the back why a pattern without a right-side up or upside-down would make a better choice for use with this die cut memo holder.  I'll be more careful when selecting my patterns the next time I make one of these post-it holders.

 

I've used fabri-tac to adhere two 1/4" ribbon rolls to the top to secure a removable golf pencil.  First, I rolled two pieces of ribbon tightly around my pencil barrel and secured the ribbon ends with a small amount of fabri-tac.  When the ribbon rolls dried and while still around the pencil barrel, I added more fabri-tac to the back of the ribbon rolls to adhere them to the inside of the memo holder.  The pencil easily moves in and out of the rolls.

 

 

 

Here's how my Post-its Memo Holder looks when open . . . The Basic Grey large magnetic discs hold the Post-its Memo Holder closed tightly.

 

 

 

I'm entering this simple, lightly embellished project into the following challenges:
Meljen's Designs "Anything Goes" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Cupcakes" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "So Charming!" (here)
Crafty Catz "New Beginnings" (here) - Celebrate Everything!
Wags 'n Whiskers "Anything Goes" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Anything But a Card" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Use a Digi" (here)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Celebrations" (here)
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Gift-spiration" (here)



Copics used:
fur - E51, E55, E57, E59
balloons - R81, R83, R85, R89, B41, B45, G40, G43, G46
shadow - W3
confetti - atyou Spica pink, sky blue, melon
airbrushed background - B41, R81, G40


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's The Littlest Angel

This lovely digital image called The Littlest Angel was designed by Elisabeth Bell and released in December of last year.  You can get your own The Littlest Angel at the Elisabeth Bell Digital Gallery (here).

This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

I've added faux stitching to border the layered Robin's Nest "Blue Stars on Red" patterned glitter paper and Bazzill cardstock that form my easel card.  A Spellbinders Nestabilities Star Circles die and Standard Circles Small die shape my image.

As inspired by Day 8 of 2009's Tim's Tags of Christmas, I stamped and heat embossed a Stampers Anonymous Festive Sounds lamp post onto grungeboard then fussy cut around it.  I die cut chipboard using Sizzix Circles #2 then wrapped EK Success Adornments Green fun fibers around it to create my wreath.  A strip of 1/8" raspberry-toned ribbon adorns my wreath to repeat the pattern in Elisabeth's image.  A Darice Favor gold Bell, attached with jumprings, hangs from the double ribbon bow.

Close To My Heart Bitty Sparkles adorn the collar of my QuicKutz cat die cut.  Size 20 black cotton thread adds lifelike cat's whiskers.  A Hero Arts Clear Design "December" set provided a decorative sentiment.  McGill pine branch punches and Punch Bunch holly leaves add a bit of greenery to my clusters of Recollections mulberry paper mini roses.

 

This view of the base of my easel card shows a stamped sentiment from a Stampin' Up! Delightful Dozen set over Inkadinkado swirls from their Warm Holiday Wishes set in Adirondack Lights Cloudy Blue ink.

 

 



 

Here's a view of my completed open easel card showing my use of The Littlest Angel, as designed by Elisabeth Bell . . .

 

 

 

You can find another way that I've used this sweet The Littlest Angel image in softer earth tones here.

 

 

You'll find The Littlest Angel and more of Elisabeth's amazing digital images by visiting the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection at her gallery here.

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Elisabeth Bell images? You'll find it at the Digi Bells Design Team Blog here.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Winter Wonderland "Red and Blue" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Merry Christmas" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Stitching" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "What's Your Favorite" (here) - Bazzill Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Inspired by Tim's 12 Tags" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Use a Star" (here) - Stars in image + matting + glitter paper
Elphine House Australia "Holiday Tic-Tac-Toe" (here) - die cuts, flowers, punches
Paper Play "You're a Star" (here) - Stars in image + matting + glitter paper
One Stop Craft "Christmas Friends" (here) - sweet reminder that All Kitties Go To Heaven too


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
cat - E31, E35
lantern glass, cloud - B000, 0
wings, lamp post, trumpet, stars - Y13, Y26, Y28
berries, wreath bow, gift box - R21, R24, R29
wreath, holly, pine - BG93, BG96, BG99
gift box ribbon, gown - B21, B24, B28
airbrushed torn clouds - B21, light glow Y00
Copic Opaque White over snowflakes

"Top 3" Dec. 18, 2012 Creative Card Crew

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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Why So Blue? = No Blues Allowed

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants you to keep the blues out of your projects.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering THREE digital images to a randomly selected entry. You can find out more about this challenge here.

When you want to convey the mood of a rich, bold and lavish eclectic style, Art Deco images are the perfect match.  The images usually contain formal wear and show what appears to be the very best in taste and style no matter the variety of sources.

I've used newly released Art Deco Rita for an unusual yet elegant Christmas card.  You can find this lovely digital image here.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image showing my attempts at making a black leather lounge chair.

I've layered a piece of Anna Griffin Animal Print flocked wild cheetah paper with Bazzill cardstock to create my side open card.  Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles dies shape my image and repeat the circular element of the frame in the image.  Black lace with velour trim forms a border and adds a decorative element to carry the softness of the flocking throughout my card.  A Tim Holtz idea-ology accoutrement fanciful button tops the lacey trim element.

 

I've cut a pheasant tail from a Zucker Feather Products pack and added a natural feather that I once found on the ground in South Carolina to carry the flow from Rita's hat into my card.  A few Recollections mulberry paper roses keep my feathers in place.  My Dymo Label Maker provided the perfect holiday greeting for supporting my card.  A few Prima Say It In Crystals black rhinestone swirls add a bit of bling to my elegant theme.

 

Here's a view of the front of my completed side open card showing how I've used Art Deco Rita and kept the blues out of my card to share holiday greetings.

 

 

The inside of the card contains a border of the flocked wild cheetah pattern with plenty of room to add a special handwritten note and/or stamped sentiment.

 

 

 

You've just got to hop over to the Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge blog to see how the amazingly talented Dynamite Digi girls have shown how they've kept the blues out of their fabulous projects while using Crafts and Me Stamps digital images.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday "Sketch by Jen" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Christmas" (here)
Paper Play "Christmas is Coming" (here)
All Sorts "White, Gold + One" (here)
Dream Valley "Christmas" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Merry Christmas" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Fab-n-Funky "A Vintage Christmas" (here)
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "What's Your Favorite?" (here) - Bazzill Cardstock


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
gown, hat, frame, pillows - E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, E59
black leather lounge chair - T0, T6, T9
pillow trim - E44, E47, E49
floor, inside mirror - C3, C1, C0, 0
wall - E51, 0

"Top 5" Dec. 14, 2012 Allsorts of Challenges

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

~ Rose

Sizzix Post-it Memo Holder with Some Odd Girl's Sweater Pup

This happy and loving digi critter image called Sweater Pup was designed by Some Odd Girl owner/artist Kristy Dalman.  You can find this pup at the Some Odd Girl online shop here.

I've printed Sweater Pup three times with the intention of paper piecing him for a lovely paper-toile effect.  The pattern for his sweater matches the inside of my project.

This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

I adhered Bo Bunny's Tis The Season Treasure double-sided patterned papers over both sides of a piece of chipboard from the back of a paper pack then die cut it using the Sizzix Scoreboards Bigz Memo Holder die.

 

Here's a view of the front of my completed Post-it Memo Holder showing my use of Sweater Pup, as designed for Some Odd Girl, with a simple snowy, loving Christmas theme.  I've attached a Tim Holtz idea-ology hitch fastener to act as a pull knob for opening.  A paw charm from a Boxer Cat Charm Mix hangs from an eyelet with a mini bell from a jump ring.  A Making Memories Charmed Variety pack provided a wonderful metal snowflake accent.  A Tattered Angels Vintage Seasons Timeless Romance clear stamps set provided the perfect loving sentiment to support my layered Sweater Pup image.

 Here's a view of the back . . .

 

One of the many, many, many things that I love about using Copic colors is how I can make my stash of white grosgrain ribbon coordinate with my projects. Here I've used the chisel tip of BG13 to add color to both sides of my ribbon for the 3/8" handle and inside 1/4" pencil roll holder. When the Copic color dries, the ribbon is a little stiffer so it holds its shape nicely.

Here's how my Post-its Memo Holder looks when open . . . I've used fabri-tac to adhere two ribbon rolls to the top to secure a removable golf pencil.  The Basic Grey large magnetic discs hold the Post-its Memo Holder closed tightly.

 

 

 

I'm entering this simple, lightly embellished project into the following challenges:
Some Odd Girl "December Sketch" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Snowflakes" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Christmas" (here)
Paper Play "Christmas is Coming" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Clean and Simple" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Let It Snow" (here)
Stamptacular Sunday "Anything but a Card" (here) - sentiment is hand stamped
Dream Valley "Christmas" (here)
Divas by Design "Let it Snow" (here)



Copics used:
fur - E41, E43, E47
tongue - R20, R24, R29
sweater - BG11, BG15, BG18
nose - W1, W3, W5
airbrushed background - BG11, R20, BG18


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Ladybug Crafts Ink Christmas Robin Delight

This lovely, whimsical winter birdhouse scene was designed by Jan White for Ladybug Crafts Ink (LCI).  You can find Christmas Robin Delight as a digi image here in the LCI Christmas Delight collection.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I've added Flower Soft Polar White to the roof top, pole top, parts of branches and ground area.  The larger ground area has been covered with Clear Rock Candy Distress Stickles for a sugar-coated sparkling effect.  Each berry has been dabbed with a bit of Xmas Red Stickles for more amazing shimmer.  Yes, really . . . it's very sparkliscious.

 

As some of us are experiencing cold, wintery weather while others are feeling the loving heat of the sun, I tried to show both seasons on my card.  I'm not sure that was such a great idea afterall but I'll show it to you anyway - LOL!!!

Layers of My Little Shoebox whimsical house patterns with WorldWin Double Mates Fairy Tale Pink and Bazzill green form my side open card.  A Crafty Secrets Home Sweet Home Large stamp set provides my stamped sentiment that's been edged with Fiskars postage stamp paper edger scissors.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Chocolate ribbon forms a warm bow.  Prima's Say It In Crystals rhinestone swirls provide movement throughout.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Ladybug Crafts Ink Christmas Robin Delight . . .

This view of the inside shows a border of My Little Shoebox patterned paper with a Chocolate ribbon topping.  I've left plenty of room for a handwritten note and/or a stamped sentiment.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Sparkliscious!" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Snow" (here)
There's Magic In The Air "Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkle" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Tuesday Throwdown "White Christmas" (here)
Crafty Creations "Winter Scene" (here)
Divas by Design "Let It Snow" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Let It Snow" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
post, robin - E21, E25, E29
holly - YG91, YG95, YG99
berries, robin's breast, bird house - R11, R14, R17, R29
airbrushed torn paper clouds B91; snowy ground - B000


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Emerald Faeries Stamps Ebony

This sweet and magical digital image called Ebony was designed by Linda Catchlove for Emerald Faeries Stamps.  You can find her at the A and T Digital Designs Shop here.

Creating card art that mixes fantasy with reality is very high on my list of favorite things to do.  I also enjoy adding classic, handmade coordinating elements to my projects.  Sweet images like this beautifully designed Ebony make it very easy and SO MUCH FUN for me!

This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  Ebony decorated a bit for a Christmastime by adding some lights to her 'shroom so Santa could find her.  He DID and left a nice pressie for her too!!!  Yay!!!  (I've used the QuicKutz 2008 Holly Jolly cookie cutter die set to include the string of lights and trees.  An old Making Memories Charmed variety pack included the perfect metal gift to add here.)

I've layered Bo Bunny's Snowfall Collection "Snowfall Blizzard" and "Snowfall Wintertime" glittery patterned papers with Bazzill cardstock to form my easel card.  A Michael's 3/8" sparkling aqua ribbon provides a lovely bow.  A silver snowflake eyelet adorns each side of the horizontal border.  A holly jolly sentiment from a Hot Off The Press Christmas Art set lies beside my image.  I've used the QuicKutz Santa and Reindeer die cuts in black to appear as a silhouette in the background.

Here's a view of the front of my completed easel card showing my use of Ebony, as designed for Emerald Faeries Stamps, with a snowy Christmas theme . . .

 

This view of the base shows the continuation of my snowy Christmas theme.  I've included a Stampin' Up! 2006 Alphabet Soup jingle all the way sentiment with Hot Off The Press Christmas Art small snowflakes stamped in the background using Adirondack Cloudy Blue dye ink. 

 



Here's how my easel card looks when open . . .

 

 

 

It's Happy Mail!!!  Someone special will be receiving this card through the mail soon.  Who loves to create papercrafting projects using brown and blue?  Ahhh . . . could it be you?


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Christmas/Winter Sketch "Sketch by Betina" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
A&T/Emerald Faeries Garden "Easel Card" (here)
Divas by Design "Glitter and Sparkle" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Snowflakes" (here)
Christmas Cards All Year Round "Santa" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Let It Snow" (here)
Bunny Zoes Crafts "Winter" (here)
Dream Valley "Non-Traditional Christmas" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Christmas with a Twist - No Green, Gold, Red" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
mushroom stem, base - E21, E25, E29
clothing, wings - BG72, BG75, BG78, B91, B95, B97
wings outline - E53, E57, E59
airbrushed background - BG72, B93

"Top 3" Dec. 11, 2012 A&T Emerald Faeries

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

~ Rose