Summer Card Art with Copics: Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie

Last week there was a new release of 16 super cute Billie Bear images, designed by Jan White exclusively for Ladybug Crafts Ink. You've got to hop over to the challenge blog to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of these newly released images!

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I've used Window Seat Billie to create a set of four seasonal cards.  I had so much fun playing with this lovely image and my head is still spinning with ideas on more ways to use it.  You'll have to visit again soon to see how I've used Window Seat Billie for my Autumn card. This post contains the info on my Summer card.  You can find my use of this image for a winter-themed card here and my spring-themed card here.

I printed the image onto a Authentique "Beautiful" pink plaid paper then fussy cut and carefully placed the new drapes to carry out my Summertime theme.

I used three different masks to add color and texture to my image.
1.  I cut out just the window glass areas to stamp a summer tree scene from an old Stampin' Up! A Tree for All Seasons set.  I also used this mask to airbrush the ground, sky and a bit of sun light.
2.  I cut out just the bear to add texture using the nasty rag technique by pouncing Copic colored fibers of a piece of wash cloth over the Copic-filled bear.
3.  I cut out the full image to airbrush the wall areas and floor.

This view shows my Copic-filled image for a summer-themed card.  Glossy Accents covers the hearts and Inkssentials Enamel Accents black provides shiny, dimensional eyes.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with My Mind's Eye Penny Lane Tiny Dancer "Ballet" Dancing Circles patterned paper form my side open card and faux stitching adds a contrasting border.  Satin Sensations 5/8" Fuchsia pink ribbon provides a border and bow.  A few Recollections black mini brads line two corners and holds a K&Company Life's Journey Vintage Charms silver butterfly charm.  A Spellbinders Medallion Four adds a circular element behind my image.  A Technique Tuesday Borderline: Same Time Next Year set adds my stamped summer words.

A My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourish provides movement behind my flower cluster made of a Recollections Mulberry Paper Flower and Prima Fairytale Roses Baby Pink.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie that includes a popped up hello sentiment from an Inkadinkado sentiments set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a blank sheet to include a handwritten note . . .

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Ladybug Crafts Ink images? You'll find more designs by the Lovely Ladybugs at the Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge blog (here).


I'm entering this card into the following challenges . . .
Totally Paper Crafts "Metal" (here) - butterfly charm
Craft Your Passion "Make it Cute" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Use Metal" (here) - butterfly charm
Cute Card Thursday "Brass in Pocket" (here) - metal butterfly charm
Sweet Stampin' "Oh So Girly" (here)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Girly" (here)


Copics used:
bear - RV23, RV25, RV29 (nasty rag technique RV69)
tree - E42, E44
leaves - YG21, YG23, YG25
hearts, butterfly - E04, E07
ground grass - YG25
curtain rod, window frame - E31, E35, E47
seat, pillow - E51, E55, E57
curtain shading - W3, W5
airbrushed wall - E42; floor RV23; outside ground YG13; sky Y000, B000

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I'm including this pic to show you other ways that I've filled this wonderful image for all four seasons.   Make sure you stop by over the next few days to see how I've used them!  This image can be easily used for holiday cards with paper-pieced holiday curtains, a coordinating scene in the window, a hat on Billie and the image surrounded by holiday die cuts!  OH MY . . . the possibilities!!!

I've shown my use of this image for a winter-themed card here and my spring-themed card here.

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

~ Rose

Spring Card Art with Copics: Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie

This week there is a new release of 16 sweet Billie Bear images, designed by Jan White exclusively for Ladybug Crafts Ink. You've got to hop over to the challenge blog to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of these newly released images!

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I've used Window Seat Billie to create a set of four seasonal cards.  I had loads of fun playing with this fabulous image and my head is still spinning with ideas on more ways to use it.  You'll have to visit again soon to see how I've used Window Seat Billie for my Summer and Autumn cards. This post contains the info on my Spring card.  You can find my use of this image for a winter-themed card here.

I printed the image onto a striped pattern from my scrap pile then fussy cut and carefully placed the new drapes to carry out my Springtime theme.

I used three different masks to add color and texture to my image.
1.  I cut out just the window glass areas to stamp a spring tree scene from an old Stampin' Up! A Tree for All Seasons set.  I also used this mask to airbrush the ground, sky and a bit of sun light.
2.  I cut out just the bear to add texture using the nasty rag technique by pouncing Copic colored fibers of a piece of wash cloth over the Copic-filled bear.
3.  I cut out the full image to airbrush the wall areas and floor.

This view shows my Copic-filled image for a spring-themed card.  Glossy Accents covers the hearts and Inkssentials Enamel Accents black provides shiny, dimensional eyes.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with Creative Imaginations patterned paper form my side open card and faux stitching adds a contrasting border.  Satin Sensations 5/8" Citrus green ribbon provides a border and bow.  A thin wire around the bow holds a Cousin Corp Symbolize metal sun charm.  A Spellbinders Medallion Four adds a circular element behind my image.  A Technique Tuesday Borderline: Same Time Next Year set adds my stamped spring words.

A My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourish provides movement behind my flower cluster made of a Recollections Mulberry Paper Flower and green paper roses.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie that includes a popped up hello sentiment from a Close To My Heart Say It In Style set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a blank sheet to include a handwritten note . . .

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Ladybug Crafts Ink images? You'll find more designs by the Lovely Ladybugs at the Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge blog (here).


I'm entering this card into the following challenges . . .
Totally Paper Crafts "Metal" (here) - sun charm
Sweet & Sassy "Think Spring" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Make it Cute" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Spring Colours" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Use Metal" (here) - sun charm
PaperCrafting Journey "Ribbon or Lace" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Brass in Pocket" (here) - metal sun charm



Copics used:
bear, leaves - YG21, YG23, YG25 (nasty rag technique YG67)
tree - E42, E44
buds - YG25, R89
birdhouse, hearts - E04, E07
ground grass - YG25
curtain rod, window frame - E31, E35, E47
seat, pillow - E51, E55, E57
curtain shading - W3, W5
airbrushed wall - E42; floor YG23; outside ground YG13; sky Y000, B000

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I'm including this pic to show you other ways that I've filled this amazing image for all four seasons.   Make sure you stop by through the next few days to see how I've used them!  This image can be perfect for holiday cards too!  Paper-pieced holiday curtains with a coordinating scene in the window and a hat on Billie surrounded by holiday die cuts?!?!?!  OH MY . . . the possibilities!!!

I've shown my use of this image for a winter-themed card here.

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

~ Rose

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: Anything Goes

The current challenge by the Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge is Anything Goes. Hop over to enter your project for a chance to win TWO cling stamps (or FOUR if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!). You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs here.

There is also a new release of 16 sweet Billie Bear images, designed by Jan White exclusively for Ladybug Crafts Ink. You've got to hop over to the challenge blog to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of the newly released images!

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I've used the recently released Window Seat Billie as designed by Jan White to create a set of four seasonal cards.  I had tons of fun playing with this all-purpose image and my head is still spinning with ideas on more ways to use it.  You'll have to visit again soon to see how I've used Window Seat Billie for my Spring, Summer and Autumn cards. This post contains the info on my Winter card.

I printed the image onto the smooth side of a sheet of Bo Bunny's Snowfall "Snowfall Hot Chocolate" then fussy cut and carefully placed the new drapes to carry out my winter-theme.

I used three different masks to add color and texture to my image.
1.  I cut out just the window glass areas to stamp a winter tree scene from an old Stampin' Up! A Tree for All Seasons set.  I also used this mask to airbrush the ground, sky and a bit of sun light.
2.  I cut out just the bear to add texture using the nasty rag technique by pouncing Copic colored fibers of a piece of wash cloth over the Copic-filled bear.
3.  I cut out the full image to airbrush the wall areas and floor.

This view shows my Copic-filled image for a winter-themed card.  Glossy Accents covers the hearts and Inkssentials Enamel Accents black provides shiny, dimensional eyes.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with Bo Bunny's Snowfall "Snowfall Wintertime" glitter paper form my side open card and faux stitching adds a contrasting border.  Satin Sensations 5/8" Island Blue ribbon provides a border and bow.  A safety pin through the bow holds a metal gold snowflake with a jump ring through the pin's loop.  A Spellbinders Medallion Four adds a circular element behind my image.  A Technique Tuesday Borderline: Same Time Next Year set adds my stamped winter words.

A My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourish provides movement behind my flower cluster made of a Recollections Mulberry Paper Flower and a Petaloo Flora Doodles Mini Florettes For the Guy set.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie that includes a popped up hello sentiment from a Hero Arts Sparkle Clear Simple Messages set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a blank sheet to include a handwritten note . . .

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Ladybug Crafts Ink images? You'll find more designs by the Lovely Ladybugs at the Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge blog (here).


I'm entering this card into the following challenges . . .
Charisma Cardz "Die Cuts" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Decoupage" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Ribbon or Lace" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Cool Men" (here)
Ooh La La Creations "It's a Man Thing" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Masculine" (here)
Christmas Cards All Year Long "Sparkle and Bling" (here)


Copics used:
bear - BG70, BG72, BG75 (nasty rag technique BG78)
tree - E42, E44
curtain rod, window frame - E31, E35, E47
seat, pillow - E51, E55, E57
mittens, scarf, hearts - E04, E07
curtain shading - W3, W5
airbrushed wall - E42; floor BG72; outside ground BG000; sky Y000, B000

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I'm including this pic to show you other ways that I've filled this amazing image for all four seasons.  The possibilities are ENDLESS!  Make sure you stop by through the next week to see how I've used them!  Can you imagine how perfect this image could be for holiday cards too?!?!?  Paper-pieced holiday curtains with a coordinating scene in the window and a hat on Billie surrounded by holiday die cuts?!?!?!  OH MY . . .

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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Animal Antics

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your projects showing animals.  A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND a fabulous prize from Whimsy Stamps!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

I've used this sweet rubberstamp image called Meadow Magic from the Little Cottage Cuties Collection designed by Elisabeth Bell for Whimsy Stamps.  You can find this lovely angel happily dressing her friendly snowman with the help of her little bird buddies at the Whimsy Stamps online store here.

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

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with Authentique's "Beautiful" flowered paper form my side open card.  Faux stitching provides a contrasting border.  A few Recollections black mini brads are lined in two corners.  A Hot Off the Press Christmas Art "warm tidings" sentiment is surrounded by QuicKutz revolution Flourish 3 die cuts, Zva Creative rhinestone swirls, a Prima Sugar Plum Rose in Banana, Prima Fairytale Roses in Baby Pink and mini blue roses.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Saffron ribbon bow lies in a top corner.

 

I was inspired to use this white background, pastel-flowered patterned paper by an early spring light snow fall.  Crocuses and early blooming mini daffodils were peeking through the snow covered ground.  The tulips drooping near the base of the snowman led me to believe this would be an appropriate image to use at this time regardless of the holly, berries and pine that usually point to Christmas-time.  Warm Tidings simply means good news so I felt that sentiment implied hope that Spring is near and made a good association to the sentiment that I used inside of this card.

 

Here's a view of the front of my completed card showing my use of Whimsy Stamps Meadow Magic, as designed by Elisabeth Bell, with her very busy birds . . .

The inside of my card is lightly decorated to coordinate with the front and contains an Inky Antics sentiment . . .

 

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 Animal Antics challenge!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Whimsy Stamps "Real of Faux Stitching" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Die Cuts" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Ribbon or Lace" (here)
Bunny Zoe's "Girly" (here)
Stamping Sensations "The Great Outdoors" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
stars, bell, wing - Y13, Y26, Y28
carrot, tulips, scarf - YR21, YR24, YR27
holly leaves, pine, scarf - YG11, YG13, YG25
top hat - W1, W3, W5
heart, berries, gown, scarf, birds, mittens - R00, R12, R14
snowman - BG70, 0
angel gown top - E40, 0
airbrushed background - Y00, BG70
Copic Opaque White over snowflakes


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Stamps Daffodil Springs

Crafts and Me Stamps carries a wonderful selection of amazing digital and rubber stamps that are perfect for sharing springtime and Easter wishes.

I've used this beautiful digital mermaid surrounded by gorgeous blooming daffodils named Daffodil Springs by Hannah Lynn on an Easter card.  You can get your own digital Daffodil Springs here.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I've added Stardust Stickles over the daffodil petals and the butterfly in her hair.

 

I've layered Bazzill cardstock with Best Creation's A Walk in the Garden glitter paper.  A QuicKutz revolution scalloped corner, embossed with a QuicKutz revolution zebra goosebumps embossing folder, is popped up over the top corner of my image.  A Close To My Heart Say It In Style "Happy Easter" sentiment is popped up at the base of my image.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Fuchsia ribbon bow lies near my sentiment.  Close To My Heart Bitty Sparkles are scattered throughout a Marianne Designs Creatables Branch Garden die that I've altered slightly to fit.

 

This photo shows the front of my twisted easel card, displaying Crafts and Me Stamps Daffodil Springs digital image . . .

The inside base is decorated to coordinate with the front.  I've added a stamped sentiment from a Stampin' Up! Miracle of Spring set.  Another Marianne Designs Creatables Branch Garden die cut, sprinkled with Bitty Sparkles lies around my sentiment.

 

Here's a view of my completed twisted easel card open and ready for display . . .

 



 

 

 

I'm entering this twisted easel card into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp! "Easter/Spring" (here)

Sweet Stampin' "Lots of Layers" (here)

Daisy Doodles "Easter" (here)

Papertake Weekly "Easter Treats" (here)

Digital Tuesday "Easter" (here)

Oldie but Goodie "Easter" (here)

Marianne's Design Divas "Get Inspired by Gardens" (here)

Crafts Catz "Sparkle with a Bow" (here)

Cute Card Thursday "Easter Parade" (here)

Charisma Cardz "Die Cuts" (here)

 

 

 

Copics used:

skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00

hair - E31, E35, E47

leaves - YG11, YG13, YG25

mermaid top and tail - R81, R83, R85, R89

daffodils - Y21, Y23, Y26

airbrushed background - Y21, YG11, YG13

 

 

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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Buttons and Bows (Use Both)

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see you use BOTH buttons and bows on your projects.  Marianne Designs is sponsoring this challenge and offering a wonderful prize of a die and clear stamp to a randomly selected entry. You can find out more about this challenge here.

I've used Little Miss Deelish digital stamp by Hannah Lynn on an easel card to share birthday wishes.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  It wasn't until I was adding color to this sweet unicorn that I discovered all of the candy treats tied to his backside, head and legs.  He's covered in gummy bears, lollipops, ice cream cones, candy canes, and wrapped mints.  Who'dathunkit?!?!?!  Now I understand where the Deelish comes from.  LOL!!!  I tried to draw attention to the candy pieces by adding Lavender, Yellow, and Xmas Red Stickles to the candies.  The unicorn's horn, mane and tail are covered with Stardust Stickles.  Magenta, Firefly and Yellow Stickles covers the butterfly and fairy wing.

 

I've stamped gummy bear and wrapped mint images from a Stampin' Up! All Wrapped Up Accessories set, a lollipop from a SU! Very Punny set and an ice cream cone from a See D's Recipes set.  I added a bit of Copic color to my stamped candies then ran them through my Xyron "X."  I turned the strip over and ran them through my Xyron "X" again to have the stickiness on the top of my candy then covered them with Transparent Crystal Glitter Ritz for fun glimmer and shine.

 

 

 

Bazzill cardstock is layered with Doodlebug Designs Baby Girl Baby's Breath and Basic Grey Romani Archangel patterns to create my easel card.  A Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles die provides my circular element.  Faux stitching with a Zig pure brown marker borders my layers.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Citrus satin ribbon provides a border and bow.  A stamped birthday sentiment from a Close To My Heart Just a Number set is lined at the top of my card front.  A few Memory Box pistachio green jewel stickers are lined around my image and sentiment.  Recollections mini roses with a medium bright green paper rose are clustered at a bottom corner.  A few white flower buttons are tied with My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up "Cute" Twine.

 

Here's a view of the front of my card showing how I've used Little Miss Deelish.

 

The inside of the card is designed similar to the front and includes a May You Touch stamped sentiment from Rubber Cottage.

 

 

 

Here's a view of my easel card, open and ready for display . . .

 

 

 

You've got to hop over to the Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge blog to see how the amazingly talented Dynamite Digi girls have shown their use of BOTH buttons and bows while using Crafts and Me Stamps digital images.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp "Sketch by Dawny P 1 of 2" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Anything Goes" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Easel Cards" (here)
One Stop Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
All Sorts "As Easy As 1, 2, 3" (here) - 1 image, 2 papers, 3 flowers
Cupcake Crafts "Mythical Creatures" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Ribbons or Lace" (here)
Creative Craft "For the Kids" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, shoes - E31, E35, E47
unicorn mane and tail, clothing - YG11, YG13, YG25
bows, clothing - R81, R83, R85, R89
hooves - W1, W3, W5
dress - Y21, Y23, Y26
unicorn body - E50, E53, E55
airbrushed background - Y21, R81, R85




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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Ladybug Crafts Ink 40

There's still time to join The Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge blog with your Springtime projects.  Enter your Springtime project for a chance to win TWO fabulous Ladybug Crafts Ink cling stamps (or FOUR if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!).  You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs here.

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I'm thrilled to have a chance to use this wonderful recently released Through The Ages 40 digital image to create a sparkling Springtime birthday card.

This view shows my Copic-filled image.  Once my Copic color was dry, I painted a thin coating of Firefly Stickles over my numbers and Yellow Stickles over my candle flames.  As I intend to give this card to a dear friend who is in her 40's, I used my Copic black multiliner to add a + sign on the heart.  This simple addition allows me to use this image for alot more birthdays than just the milestone age of 40.  Besides, a good friend remembers your birthday . . . but not your age!  LOL!!!

 

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with Basic Grey Romani Archangel patterned paper forms my side-open card.  A strip of Doodle Bug Designs Baby Girl Baby's Breath small flower paper adds a bit of green to my paper border.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Light Pink satin ribbon forms a border and bow.  A Me & My Big Ideas icons mini flowers multi rhinestone flower lies on top of my sentiment while several Bazzill Basics pink jewels add some bling to two corners of my image.  A Prima Gillian Raspberry flower with Prima Fairytale Roses Baby Pink and off white paper roses are clustered in a lower corner.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Through The Ages 40 that includes a special sentiment from a Close To My Heart Card Chatter - Birthday set.  I printed the computer-generated "something" using Braggadocio font in size 16 with my image.

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a stamped sentiment from the same Close To My Heart Card Chatter - Birthday set.

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Ladybug Crafts Ink images? You'll find more designs by the Lovely Ladybugs at the Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge blog (here).


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp! "Sketch by Dawny P 2 of 2" (here)
Divas by Design "Put on Some Pink" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Anything Goes" (here)
One Stop Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
All Sorts "As Easy As 1, 2, 3" (here) 1 image, 2 papers, 3 types of embellis (flowers, ribbon, bling)
Craft Your Passion "Ribbon or Lace" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
ABC Challenge "J for Just as You Like It" (here)


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Copics used:
numbers - YG11, YG13, YG25
flowers, heart, candles, cake ribbon/bow - R81, R83, R85, R89
candle flame - Y21, Y23, Y26, YR04
cake - E50, E53, E55
Copic multiliner black "+" added to 40 in heart
airbrushed background - Y21, YG11, YG13


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Merry Weather 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 Merry Weather 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, Mar. 22, 2013 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2013.

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


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This little barefoot sweetie checks the temperature of a shallow Spring puddle as she carefully lifts her dress so as not to get it wet.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I've attempted to add some light reflections in the water.  My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio set provides my clouds.  Yellow Stickles cover the headband and flower centers.

Patterned papers from a Lilly Bimble collection included with the February 2013 issue of Quick Cards magazine, bordered with faux stitching, are layered with Bazzill cardstock to form my side-open card.  An American Crafts "Spring" ribbon is layered with Wyla pleated white lace and a Martha Stewart Skylands Snowflake edge punch to form a grounding border and also forms my ribbon bow.

 

My image is shaped with an older Sizzix original red Super Scallop Tag.  A Close To My Heart Pair-a-Phrase sentiment is popped up on the front and continues through to the inside of my card.  A handmade accent blossom made from a small flower Punch Bunch and mini suns sets over my stamped sentiment.  An older Sizzix original red Eyelet Washers #2 flower reinforcement is set at the top of my tag, holds a We R Memory Keepers large eyelet in baby blush pink and is tied with an Offray 1/8" mini dot bright yellow ribbon.

 

Spellbinders Floral Flourishes, layered with Want2Scrap Maxxi Girl Jumbo silver rhinestone swirls provide movement at the sides of my image.

The inside supports the front and shows the continuation of the Close To My Heart Pair-a-Phrase stamped sentiment.  A Close To My Heart Treasures "sunshine" stamp adds Adirondack Dye Butterscotch ink color to the bottom of my tag.

 



Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your final stop at the Digi Bells Design Team 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:
Sketch Saturday "Sketch by Jen" (here)
One Stop Craft "Spring" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Spring Time" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Hello Spring" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Fab 'n Funky "Add a Sentiment" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Anything Goes" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Spring is in the Air" (here)
Southern Girls "Tag You're It" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Child's Play" (here)

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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
water - BG000
headband, dress - Y11, Y13, Y17, Y19
grass, flowers - YG11, YG13, YG25
flowers - B32, B34, B37, B39
flowers, butterfly - R81, R83, R85, R89
airbrushed background - clouds B34, W1, W0, W00, 0; ground YG03, YG01, YG00, W3


On 3-15-13 Elisabeth Bell wrote:  "Siiiggghhh... Rose, your card has captured my HEART! What a GORGEOUS vignette you've created!! It truly looks like the most amazing spring day Merry Weather is enjoying, I LOVE your card!!!"

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

~ Rose

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: Springtime

The Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge want to see your Springtime projects.  Hop over to enter your Springtime project for a chance to win TWO cling stamps (or FOUR if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!).  You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs here.

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I've used The Teenagers Jess Whispering Wall to create a colorful Springtime card.

This view shows my Copic-filled image . . .

 

Layers of Bo Bunny's Gabrielle Collection patterned papers with Bazzill cardstock form my side-open card.  I've used Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades "Bricked" embossing folder to add texture to the matting behind my image.  Doodlebug beetle black mini brads are lined at one corner.  A QuicKutz Goosebumps 2x2 checkerboard embossed my popped-up scalloped corner.  A couple of Cheery Lynn Designs Dies in Mini Fanciful Flourish as well as an Exotic Small Butterfly and Small Angel Wing add some movement throughout.  Zva Creative Rhinestone Swirls continue that movement and add some bling.

Punch Bunch Kikyou punches in medium, small and mini are layered with mini suns and McGill's pine branch punches to create my pointy petal blossoms.  All are lightly painted with Star Dust Stickles for soft shimmer.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Jess Whispering Wall that includes a spring sentiment from an older Stampin' Up! Serene Spring set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a stamped sentiment from a Hero Arts "So Artsy" set . . .

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Ladybug Crafts Ink images? You'll find more designs by the Lovely Ladybugs at the Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge blog (here).


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Spring Fever" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Punch It!" (here)
One Stop Craft "Spring" (here)
All Sorts "Springtime" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Springtime" (here)
Bunny Zoe's "Girly" (here)
Anything Goes "Seeing Double" (here) - double leaf flourishes
Oldie But Goodie "Feeling Floral" (here)
Flutterby Wednesdays "Open" (here)



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Copics used:
brick wall - E71, R46, R59, E79, R20; W7, W5 for cast shadows on wall
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, belt - E31, E35, E47
suede boots  left - E47, E31; right E35, E30 (fade with lightest color technique)
dress - YR00, YR02, YR14
jacket, pants - BG57, BG53, BG000 (fade with lightest color technique)
hoodie - R00, R02, R14
airbrushed sky - BG01 masked with My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio Set


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

~ Rose

Tag Art with Crafts and Me Stamps Queen of Hearts

It's been a while since I've spent some time gettin' inky and I've had alot of fun working on this tag with distressed and inked edges.

I've used Queen of Hearts digital stamp by Hannah Lynn on a standing tag.  I printed the image onto Bazzill Smooth white cardstock then die cut it using a Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Tag and Bookplates Bigz L die.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

I reduced then printed my colored image and used Ranger's matt glossy accents to adhere it to a Tim Holtz idea-ology rectangle facet.  This wonderful embellishment hangs from a jump ring with a Tim Holtz idea-ology Bauble at the loop of a Tim Holtz idea-ology Trinket Pin through a studded black grosgrain 3/8" Michael's ribbon tied through my tag's top.

 

 

 

I placed a mask over my colored image then using a non-stick kraft sheet, I inked the edges of my white tag with Ranger's Distress inks in Wild Honey, Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky and Frayed Burlap.  When dry, I began to stamp Alice in Wonderland-themed words from a Crafty Secrets Tea with Alice large stamp set.

 

Here's a view of the front of my tag showing how I've used Queen of Hearts.  A Prickley Pear stamped Queen for a Day sentiment is popped up over the base of my image.  A Creative Impressions Bits of Bling white mini pearl sets on her ring finger while a strip of Kaiser Craft white pearls are lined up at the left side.  A Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations ATC & Corners die cut provides the black cardstock photo corners surrounding my image.

 

I adhered my tag to another die cut tag to cover the Copic bleed and messy ink.  The back of the tag includes a Tim Holtz Alterations Small Easel die cut to allow my tag to stand for display.

 

 

I'm entering this tag into the following challenges:
A and T Digital Designs "Hearts" (here)
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Chic to be Shabby" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Photo Inspiration - travel with rainbow" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Ribbon" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything but a Card" (here)
Craft Us Crazy "Anything Goes" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Anything Goes/Use a Digi" (here)
Stamptacular Sunday "To Die For!" (here)
Whimsy Stamps "Use Metal" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hearts, hairbow, robe - E93, E95, E97, E99
hair - C1, C3, C5, BG13
scepter, crown - Y13, Y26, Y28
eyes, corset, top of scepter - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
white gloves, collar, sleeves - W1, W3, W5
Copic Opaque White acrylic paint highlights throughout



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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Little Miss Mouse

This lovely little fairy is happy to find her sweet little mouse friend passing by as they share a daily greeting.

I've used Elisabeth Bell's digital image, Little Miss Mouse, on a side-open card to share some magical and encouraging words.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image with a light coating of Star Dust Stickles painted over the fairy's wings and the rose on the hat of the little mouse.

I've temporarily adhered die cuts from a My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio set, airbrushed around them, then removed the die cuts to add dimension with Copic colors W1, W0, W00 and 0.

My handmade flower cluster includes Punch Bunch large, medium and small daisy punches.  Creative Impressions Bits of Bling white pearls sit in the flower centers.  Star Dust Stickles, lightly painted over my punched daisies, adds wonderful sparkle.  A few McGill pine branch punches add nice filler for my white netted and jeweled wire butterfly to flutter from.  An iridescent ribbon bow, made from a ribbon that I saved from a holiday candy box, helps to tie my flower cluster to the Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs die cut.

Layers of Bazzill Olive, Rain and Cool Cantaloupe cardstock with patterned papers from Kaiser Craft's These Days Collection "Reunion" and "Generation" provide the base for my card.  A Memory Box Charlotte Border adds a delicate touch to the top and bottom of a center block surrounded by faux stitching.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Little Miss Mouse digi image.  I added a small dream sentiment from an Inkadinkado Sentiments set.

This view of the inside of my card shows a sweet sentiment from a Just Rite Cling Elizabeth O. Dulemba Bee Ride set.



You can find Little Miss Mouse 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:
Crafty Catz "All Stitched Up!" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Punch It" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Use Die Cuts" (here)
Rick St. Dennis "Spring Is In the Air" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "A Bit O' Green" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Spring Fever" (here)
Craft Us Crazy "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Ribbon" (here)
Elphine House Australia "Glitter It Up" (here)

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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, mushroom bottom and stem - E31, E35, E47
mouse, mushroom top, wings - W1, W3, W5
flowers, dress, mushroom spots, wings - YR61, YR65, YR68
mouse dress, hat, wings - BG70, BG72, BG75
grass, foliage, wings - YG91, YG95, YG99
mouse apron - E40, E41, E42, E43
airbrushed ground - YG93, YG91
airbrushed sky - BG72
clouds - W1, W0, W00, 0

"Top 3" Mar. 16, 2013 Crafty Catz

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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Tag It!

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see you use tags on your projects or just create a tag.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering a wonderful prize of THREE digital images to a randomly selected entry. You can find out more about this challenge here.

I've used Fashion Melody digital stamp by Lemon Shortbread on a side-open card to share happy thoughts with a dear friend.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

Best Dressed floral patterned papers from Basic Grey's Little Black Dress Collection are layered with Bazzill cardstock.  Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles shape and mat my image.  Zva Creative's rhinestone swirls add special bling to a lower corner.

 

A gorgeous antique gold floral charm from a Prima Vintage Trinkets set, resembles the flower on her dress and hangs with small gold jump rings from a ribbon tied to a Lifestyle Crafts Tag It Kit tag popped up near my image.

 

Here's a view of the front of my card showing how I've used Fashion Melody.  A sweet Stampin' Up! sentiment from an old Best Yet set is stamped directly over my tag.

 

The inside of the card is designed similar to the front and includes a special stamped sentiment from an old Stampin' Up! Elegant Greetings set.

 

 

You've got to hop over to the Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge blog to see how the amazingly talented Dynamite Digi girls have shown their use of tags while using Crafts and Me Stamps digital images.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Sweet and Sassy Digi "Girl Time" (here)
All Sorts "For a Lady" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Sparkle" (here)
Digital Tuesday "200th! + Blog Hop - Buttons or Bling" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Ribbon" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Feeling Floral" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
trim, headband - E81, E84, E87, E89
dress, eyes, hair tie - E41, E42, E43, E44



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

~ Rose