tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84106150308766418802024-03-13T22:33:40.387-04:00In Rosie's BookSome creative, informational, educational and personal things that might be found in my book . . .RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.comBlogger376125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-49765257818335021462014-06-24T19:00:00.000-04:002014-06-24T19:18:33.045-04:00Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge and New Release: Can O' BloomsThe 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 a special LCI prize (and an extra special prize if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!). You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs <span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/bloomin-fabulous-new-release.html">here</a></span>.<br />
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Today is a very big Ladybug Crafts Ink event as we're sharing the new release of LCI's Bloomin' Fabulous whimsy floral images! To celebrate the newest additions to the fabulous Ladybug Crafts Ink digital collection (<a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/digis-44-c.asp">here</a>), the Lovely Ladybugs are showing off their use of the some of these fabulous images.<br />
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How can you <strong><span style="font-size: large;">win</span></strong> some of your favorite <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/bloomin-fabulous-79-c.asp">Bloomin' Fabulous</a> </span></strong>digital images? Leave your comment at the <a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/bloomin-fabulous-new-release.html">Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge blog</a> and name your favorite Bloomin' Fabulous image. One randomly selected winner will win all 12 of the new release images and five others will win their choice of two of these images. You've got to be in it to win it!!!<br />
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Hop over to the challenge blog to begin your route to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of the newly released images!<br />
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I've had the pleasure of working with <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/can-o-blooms-725-p.asp">Can O' Blooms</a></span> to create a bold and beautiful, easel card gift box. This view shows my Copic-filled image surrounded by Stampendous Chiffon, Sage and Taupe Color Fragments mixed with Ranger's clear embossing powder. <br />
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I used my Sizzix Bigz Pro Die Box with Lid #2 to die cut Bazzill green cardstock to form my box. 1/4" red line double-sided tape is strong enough to hold the box together. I added an additional die cut box top to form my easel card then used Best Creations Inc Circus Dots from their Circus Circus line to add splashes of bold color to my box and card.<br />
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Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles and Large Scalloped Circles shape my image. A Cheery Lynn Designs Heartland America Large heart adds a bit of love and sunshine to an upper corner. Whimsy Stamps Friendship Ticket Sentiments "sending hugs" is die cut with their Ticket Die.<br />
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Now all my box needs is a lovely gift, perhaps candy, and it's ready for sharing sweet and loving thoughts.<br />
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Here's a view of the completed front of my easel card box showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/can-o-blooms-725-p.asp">Can O' Blooms</a> image. . .<br />
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PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2014/06/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Southern Girls "Punches and/or Die Cuts" (<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/06/welcome-back-to-new-challenge-want-to.html">here</a>)<br />
Wags 'n Whiskers "Fancy Folds" (<a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2014/06/challenge-131-fancy-folds.html">here</a>)<br />
Stampin' for the Weekend "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2014/06/anything-goes-and-sad-goodbye.html">here</a>)<br />
Craft Your Passion "Bold and Beautiful" (<a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/2014/06/challenge-219-bold-and-beautiful.html">here</a>)<br />
Bunny Zoes "Layers" (<a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/june-challenge-layers.html">here</a>)<br />
Simon Says Stamp and Show "I Ought to Use This More" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=1568">here</a>)<br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-14883093450881516652014-05-13T21:30:00.000-04:002014-05-14T06:56:05.825-04:00Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge and New Release: Eunice and RamsayThe 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 a special LCI prize (and an extra special prize if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!). You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs <span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/newe-release-eunice-ramsay-anything-goes.html">here</a></span>.<br />
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Today is a very big Ladybug Crafts Ink event as we're sharing the new release of LCI's Eunice and Ramsay sweet sheep images! To celebrate the newest additions to the fabulous Ladybug Crafts Ink digital collection (<a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/digis-44-c.asp">here</a>), the Lovely Ladybugs are teasing you with snippets of the images they've used.<br />
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How can you <strong><span style="font-size: large;">win</span></strong> some of your favorite <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/eunice--ramsay-78-c.asp">Eunice and Ramsay</a> </span></strong>digital images? Comment at each of the design team blogs and the <a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/newe-release-eunice-ramsay-anything-goes.html">Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge blog</a>. One randomly selected winner will win all 16 of the new release images and five others will win their choice of two of these images. You've got to be in it to win it!!!<br />
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Hop over to the challenge blog to begin your route to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of the newly released images!<br />
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I've had the pleasure of working with <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/love-ewe-705-p.asp">Love Ewe</a></span> to create a pink-toned, loving card. This view shows my Copic-filled image . . . <br />
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I've machine-sewed a layers of My Mind's Eye Penny Lane Tiny Dancer "Pirouette" Twirling Circles Paper with Bazzill cardstock. A strip of Wrights' 3/8" Creative Classics white cotton heart lace lies over a strip of Michael's 5/8" Summer Flowers pink dot ribbon.</div>
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A Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Elegant Flourishes die cut lies behind my spring floral and feather spray made of Jo-Ann's Spring Inspiration picks of pink berries and buds, pink ribbon rose and pompom flowers. A jeweled, netted butterfly adorns one corner with three Big Crystal Stickers in light pink from the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.</div>
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Here's a view of the completed front of my card showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/love-ewe-705-p.asp">Love Ewe</a> image. . .<br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Simon Says Stamp! "Spring Flowers" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-spring-flowers/">here</a>)<br />
Charisma Cardz "Mothers Day" (<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2014/05/good-morning-crafters-firstly-id-like.html">here</a>)<br />
PaperCrafting Journey "Spots and/or Stripes" (<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2014/05/spots-andor-stripes-challenge.html">here</a>)<br />
Southern Girls "Dots and Spots" (<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/05/dots-spots.html">here</a>)<br />
Wags 'n Whiskers "Ribbon and Bling" (<a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2014/05/challenge-128-ribbon-bling.html">here</a>)<br />
Dream Valley "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2014/05/challenge-81-anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Papertake Weekly "Pretty Pastels" (<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2014/05/pretty-pastels.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stamps "Polka Dots" (<a href="http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/2014/05/challenge-169-polka-dots.html">here</a>)<br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-21495742124465498802014-04-18T21:00:00.000-04:002014-04-30T17:18:31.598-04:00Elisabeth Bell's Dolly's Picnic Digi Bells' Blog HopTo celebrate the<span style="font-size: large;"> newest</span> addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (<a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">here</a>), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.<br />
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How can you <span style="font-size: large;">win</span> your own <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/dolly-s-picnic">Dolly's Picnic</a> </span>digi image? You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog. [You can find the full list of blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2014/04/elisabeth-bells-digi-release-and-blog.html">here</a>).] Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, April 25, 2014 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, April 26, 2014.<br />
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Reminder: Buying then sharing digital images is theft. Sharing digital images takes income away from the artist.<br />
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I've used this playful little lady having tea with her doll, on a side-open card. Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image .<br />
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Layers of Bazzill teal and lavender are teamed up with Memory Box Viola 6x6" paper collection and Webster's Pages Hollywood Vogue Shine a Light double-sided paper. My Minds Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally "Celebrate" blue twine is weaved through a Whimsy Stamps Celebration Pennants set of sentiments die cut using their Banner Pennant Die Set. Lifestyle Crafts Large Oval dies shape my image and a Creative Impressions enjoy relax savor Twill provides a bottom border.</div>
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Remember to leave your comment below then move along to follow the blog hop route at the <span style="font-size: medium;">Digi Bells Design Team blog (<span style="color: #de7008;"><span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2014/04/elisabeth-bells-digi-release-and-blog.html">here</a></span></span>)</span>.</div>
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Crafting When We Can "Ribbon/Twine/Washi" (<a href="http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.com/2014/04/challenge-67-ribbonstwinewashi.html">here</a>)<br />
Sir Stampalots Stamping Sensations "Use Dies and/or Punches" (<a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/04/april-challenge.html">here</a>)<br />
Ooh La La Creations "Easter/Spring" (<a href="http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/2014/04/challenge-154.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Card Crew "Spring" (<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2014/04/59-spring.html">here</a>)<br />
Southern Girls "Earn Your Stripes" (<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/04/challenge-89-earn-your-stripess.html">here</a>)<br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span></div>
RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-43910084230290406402014-04-15T18:00:00.000-04:002014-04-15T18:00:03.620-04:00Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: White On WhiteThe Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge want to see your White On White projects. Hop over to enter your project for a chance to win TWO stamps (or FOUR if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!). You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs <a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/wow-challenge.html">here</a>.<br />
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Ladybug Crafts Ink carries a sweet line of <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/floral-delight-too-60-c.asp">Floral Delight Too</a> digital images
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As I wanted to keep my White On White card elements as the main focus, I used some of my lightest Copic colors to fill my image in a very simple way. This view shows my Copic-filled image . . . <br />
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I had a lot of fun making my border as I wanted my White On White elements to be special even though they were lacking color or pattern. I first used my Marvy Uchida Clever Lever Quick Borders Craft Punch with a Scallop Flower punch cassette. Close To My Heart Bitty Sparkles are centered in each punched flower. A McGill 1/4" ribbon stitch hand punch provided slots for me to weave my Offray 1/4" grosgrain white ribbon and double bow. Finally a ProvoCraft butterfly hand punch added a third layer to my border.</div>
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Layers of Bazzill Avalanche white textured cardstock form my card. One matted layer is dry embossed using a Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder. Lifestyle Crafts' Large Circles and Large Scalloped Circles shape my image. A popped-up EK Success Whale of a Punch Photo Corner Scallop punch is lined with Heidi Swapp clear bling to decorate my upper corner. Whimsy Stamps' The Good Life Tickets sentiment is die cut using their Ticket Die for sharing a warm sentiment.</div>
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Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/floral-delight-too-60-c.asp">Floral Delight Too</a> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/jug--vase-delight-498-p.asp">Jug and Vase Delight</a></span> . . . <br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
PaperCrafting Journey "For That Special Lady" (<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2014/04/for-that-special-lady.html">here</a>)<br />
All Sorts "Spring Blossoms" (<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/04/week-254-spring-blossoms.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stampin' "Flowers" (<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/flowers.html">here</a>)<br />
One Stitch at a Time "Use a Digi" (<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/2014/04/challenge-208.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Sentiments "Use Lots of White" (<a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2014/04/use-lots-of-white-and-blog-hop.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Card Crew "Spring" (<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2014/04/59-spring.html">here</a>)<br />
Through the Purple Haze "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2014/04/anything-goes-37.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Flower Power" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/challenge-84.html">here</a>)<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-2461387943545817002014-04-01T18:30:00.000-04:002014-04-01T19:29:57.996-04:00Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: BirthdayThe Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge want to see your Birthday projects. Hop over to enter your project for a chance to win TWO stamps (or FOUR if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!). You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs <a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/birthday.html">here</a>.<br />
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Ladybug Crafts Ink carries a sweet line of <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/cupcake-cuties-70-c.asp">Cupcake Cuties</a> digital images
featuring a lovely young lady and her variety of cupcakes. I've used <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/wagon-full-of-cupcakes-695-p.asp">Wagon Full of Cupcakes</a></span> to create a side open card to send birthday wishes to a little someone special.<br />
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Layers of Bazzill Kraft and pink cardstock with Wild Rose Studio's Spring Fling patterned paper form my card. A machine-stitched border surrounds my patterned paper and image.</div>
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I've threaded a string of My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart "Be Amazing" yellow twine through the banner stamped and die cut using Whimsy Stamps Celebration Circle Pennants Sentiments and Circle Pennants die set. A Whimsy Stamps Swirly Balloon Border is die cut using different patterns that are lightly coated with Diamond Stickles for sparkling fun then popped up for a bit of dimension. My image is shaped using an EK Success Scallop Corner punch layered over a QuicKutz Scalloped Square.<br />
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Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/cupcake-cuties-70-c.asp">Cupcake Cuties</a> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/wagon-full-of-cupcakes-695-p.asp">Wagon Full of Cupcakes</a></span> . . . <br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Totally Gorjuss "Food and/or Drink" (<a href="http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-229-food-andor-drink.html">here</a>)<br />
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2014/03/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Catz "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-224.html">here</a>)<br />
Stampin' For the Weekend "Spring Colors" (<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2014/03/spring-colours.html">here</a>)<br />
All Sorts "Use Those Dies" (<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/03/week-252-use-those-dies.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stampin' "Transport" (<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/transport.html">here</a>)<br />
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2014/04/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stamps "Dies" (<a href="http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/challenges-163-dies.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">hair - Zig 0.5 Pure Brown marker</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">rope, wheels - E50, E53, E55</span><br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-2842738260562040882014-03-21T12:00:00.000-04:002014-04-15T18:19:48.042-04:00Elisabeth Bell's Giddy Up Pony Digi Bells' Blog HopTo celebrate the<span style="font-size: large;"> newest</span> addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (<a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">here</a>), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.<br />
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How can you <span style="font-size: large;">win</span> your own <span style="font-size: large;">Giddy Up Pony </span>digi image? You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog. [You can find the full list of 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, March 28, 2014 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, March 29, 2014.<br />
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I've used this playful little lady dressed in her cowgirl outfit, complete with pony, on a side-open card. Here's a closer view of my partly Copic-filled image .<br />
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A bit of Bazzill Night Mist dark blue and brown cardstock are layered with TLC's vacation plaid background and sparkle patterns designer papers. A Spellbinders Marvelous Squares die cut lies behind my image. Tan seam binding provides a border and bow. Two Whimsy Stamps' The Fun Life Tickets 2 sentiments are die cut with their Ticket Die then attached using Tim Holtz' Tiny Attacher staples.</div>
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RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-67304266166008813222014-03-18T06:00:00.000-04:002014-03-18T06:34:23.715-04:00Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: For a Special LadyThe current challenge by the Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge is to create a project for a special lady. 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 <a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/for-special-lady.html">here</a>.<br />
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Ladybug Crafts Ink carries a fabulous line of <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/nikki--friends-21-c.asp">Nikki and Friends</a> digital images
featuring a lovely young lady that sometimes includes pets and/or her boyfriend. I've found Nikki and Friends to be perfect for using on current day projects to share loving thoughts and wishes with some of my favorite young ladies. I've used <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/chatty-nikki-113-p.asp">Chatty Nikki</a></span> to create a tent card to send to someone who is very special to me.<br />
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This view shows my Copic-filled image . . . <br />
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Layers of Bazzill Piglet pink and Forest green cardstock with Authentique's "Lovely" 6x6 bundle Collection double-sided patterned paper form my card. A bit of faux stitching creates a border around the very pretty rose bouquet pattern. I considered adding store bought roses and bling but I didn't want to cover the pretty bouquets.</div>
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I've threaded a strip of Offray's 3/8" spring moss ribbon through the Marvy Uchida Clever Lever Quick Border Craft Punch "Ribbon Stitch" cassette base. A bow is made of the same ribbon. A Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles die set adds shape to my image. A couple of my favorite older Motivet rubberstamps called I Just Wanted To Tell You and You Mean the World To Me seemed perfect to use with this image.<br />
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Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/nikki--friends-21-c.asp">Nikki and Friends</a> <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/chatty-nikki-113-p.asp"><span style="font-size: large;">Chatty Nikki</span></a> . . . <br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Simon Says Stamp! "Mothers Day or Special Girl" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-mothers-day-or-special-girl/">here</a>)<br />
Cute Card Thursday "Girls, Girls, Girls" (<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-312-girls-girls-girls.html">here</a>)<br />
Allsorts "Pretty in Pink" (<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/03/week-250-pretty-in-pink.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stampin' "Mothers Day or Special Girl" (<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/mothers-day-or-special-lady.html">here</a>)<br />
One Stitch at a Time "Use a Digi" (<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-204.html">here</a>)<br />
Ooh La La Creations "To A Special Lady" (<a href="http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/2014/03/challenge-152.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Ribbons and Bows" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/challenge-80.html">here</a>)<br />
ABC "H is for Hair" (<a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/2014/03/h-is-for-hair.html">here</a>)<br />
Tuesday Throwdown "TicTacToe" (<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2014/03/tuesday-throwdown-187-tic-tac-toe.html">here</a>) - CAS, Digi, DieCuts<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">ottoman, phone - Y13, Y15, Y19</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">shirt - R81, R83, R85, R89</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">leggings - BG93, BG96, BG99</span><br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-29266880035372971662014-02-23T20:03:00.000-05:002014-02-23T20:36:29.769-05:00Elisabeth Bell's Going on a Walk Digi Bells' Blog HopIt seems to me that an update was rolled out to my pc/laptop that included a tormenting code to keep me from adding any photos without unbelievable frustration and near-to-tears desperation. I've read about other bloggers having trouble with loading their pics but have not experienced this trouble until now. I nearly gave up . . . Why does this happen? What's the solution to keep it from happening again? That's enough crying from me about that for now . . .guess it was my turn.<br />
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To celebrate the<span style="font-size: large;"> newest</span> addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (<a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">here</a>), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.<br />
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How can you <span style="font-size: large;">win</span> your own <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/going-on-a-walk">Going on a Walk</a> </span>digi image? You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog. [You can find the full list of blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2014/02/elisabeth-bells-digi-release-and-blog.html">here</a>).] Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, February 28, 2014 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, March 1, 2014.<br />
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Reminder: Buying then sharing digital images is theft. Sharing digital images takes income away from the artist.<br />
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I've used this sweet little lady with her playful friend on a side-open card. Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image .<br />
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I've machine-sewed a layer of rose patterned Authentique's 6x6 Bundle "Lovely" collection with Bazzill's Forest, Kisses red and Piglet pink cardstock. A beautiful Whimsy Stamps Mini Lace Corner Doily 1 Die adds a delicate touch to the upper left corner of my image. A row of Heidi Swapp clear bling borders adds some bling below my image. An Offray green gingham 1/4" ribbon slides through a Whimsy pearl heart slider to show some love. A My Minds Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Doody "Like" salmon colored twine lines the right side of my image and is tied through a My Minds Eye Lost and Found Madison Ave "Sisters" button lying over my bow. A Whimsy Magical Mini Letter Seals round sentiment, cut with a Lifestyle Crafts 1 1/4" circle die, is popped up over a Whimsy Fancy Circle Die.<br />
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A strip of coordinating rose patterned paper lies below a Spellbinders Marvelous Squares-shaped writing area that includes white paper with softened rounded corners for a personalized handwritten message on the inside . . .<br />
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Remember to leave your comment below then move along to follow the blog hop route at the <span style="font-size: medium;">Digi Bells Design Team blog (<span style="color: #de7008;"><span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2014/02/elisabeth-bells-digi-release-and-blog.html">here</a></span></span>)</span>.<br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Papertake Weekly "Lovely Layers" (<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2014/02/lovely-layers.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Sentiments "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2014/02/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stamps "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-157-anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Inspirations "Buttons" (<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-253-buttons.html">here</a>)<br />
Cute Card Thursday "Buttons and Bows" (<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-309-buttons-and-bows.html">here</a>)<br />
Totally Paper Crafts "Spring" (<a href="http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/2014/02/ch207-spring.html">here</a>)<br />
Totally Gorjuss "String's the Thing" (<a href="http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-224-strings-thing.html">here</a>)<br />
One Stitch at a Time "Girly" (<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-201.html">here</a>)<br />
Oldie but Goodie "Buttons" (<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/2014/02/buttons.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/challenge-77.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">hair, dog fur, shoes - E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">pants, accessories - RV23, RV14, RV19</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">shirt, spots - YG11, YG13, YG17</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-22528591142911949732014-02-18T04:00:00.000-05:002014-02-18T06:17:50.843-05:00Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge and New Release: Floral Delight 3The current challenge by the Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge is Flowers Galore. Hop over to enter your project for a chance to win a special LCI prize (and an extra special prize if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!). You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs <span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/flowers-galore-and-new-release-floral.html">here</a></span>.<br />
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Today is a very big Ladybug Crafts Ink event as we're sharing the new release of LCI's Floral Delight 3 images! To celebrate the newest additions to the fabulous Ladybug Crafts Ink digital collection (<a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/digis-44-c.asp">here</a>), the Lovely Ladybugs are teasing you with snippets of the images they've used.<br />
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How can you <strong><span style="font-size: large;">win</span></strong> 4 of your favorite <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/floral-delight-3-76-c.asp">Floral Delight 3</a> </span></strong>digital images? You'll have to enter the Flowers Galore challenge and note the name of your favorite new release image at the <a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/flowers-galore-and-new-release-floral.html">Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge blog</a>.<br />
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You've got to hop over to the challenge blog to begin your route to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of the newly released images!<br />
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I've had the pleasure of working with <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/wild-flowers-678-p.asp">Wild Flowers</a></span> to create a lightly embellished thank you card. This view shows my Copic-filled image . . . <br />
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I've machine-sewed a layer of rose patterned Authentique's 6x6 Bundle "Lovely" collection with Bazzill's Forest, Kisses red and Piglet pink cardstock. A beautiful Whimsy Stamps Mini Lace Corner Doily 1 Die adds a delicate touch to the upper left corner of my image with a multi-layered 2 mm Flower Soft Baby Pink Pure Silk Ribbon bow. A row of Heidi Swapp clear bling borders adds some bling below my image.</div>
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Here's a view of the completed front of my thank you card showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Wild Flowers image . . .<br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Southern Girls "Bling It, Bling Bling" (<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/02/bling-it-bling-bling.html">here</a>)<br />
Wags 'n Whiskers "BINGO" - pink, die cuts, glitter (<a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-122-bingo.html">here</a>)<br />
Stampin' for the Weekend "Flower Power" (<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2014/02/flower-power.html">here</a>)<br />
Delicious Doodles "Ribbon and Bling" (<a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-75-ribbon-and-bling.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Ribbons and Bows" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/challenge-76.html">here</a>)<br />
ABC Challenge "F is for Flowers" (<a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/2014/02/f-is-for-flowers.html">here</a>)<br />
Craft Your Passion "Girly Girl" (<a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-201-girly-girl.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Card Crew "KISS=Keep It Simple and Sweet" (<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2014/02/55-kiss-keep-it-simple-sweet.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">flowers - Y13, Y15, Y19, RV23, RV14, RV19</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">pebbles - E77</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-24508389634669343642014-02-05T16:10:00.001-05:002014-02-05T16:10:22.321-05:00Sizzix Big Shot Pro Tea Pot Box with Sassy Studios' Pin Up KittyI came across a Sassy Studios' monthly Facebook progressive challenge through their fan page. Jackie Randolph will provide a free image for use during that month's themed challenge. As long as you submit a project showing your use of the image following the theme then you're eligible to win a prize as well as get another free image for the next month's challenge. If for any reason you don't use the image during that month's challenge, then you must sit out the next month's challenge and try again the following month. This type of progressive challenge intrigued me so I decided to try and participate. You can find out more about this Sassy Studios Facebook progressive challenge <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/258002824294410/">here</a>.<br />
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The free image that Jackie is providing for use during this month's "Hearts and a Sassy Sentiment"-themed progressive challenge is called Pin Up Kitty. The photo of this month's Pin Up Kitty project must be uploaded <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.564772603617429&type=1">here</a> before midnight EDT on February 13th.<br />
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After I fussy cut my Copic-filled image, I used my brush-tipped Copic black multi-liner to create a silhouette look of the back in case any part of the back showed beyond my project's edge. I covered the front of my Pin Up Kitty with a layer of Glossy Accents for amazing shine and additional dimension.<br />
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I used Bo Bunny's "Crazy Love" double-sided patterned paper to die cut my Sizzix Big Shot Pro Tea Pot Box. The base of the tea pot and lid as well as the tip of the spout are trimmed with 1/2" cotton black lace.<br />
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My Pin Up Kitty is popped up along the handle side of the tea pot. An Inky Antics stamped sentiment lies near the kitty image. The sentiment alone doesn't seem too sassy but taken in context near the image I think it can be pretty sassy. A My Minds Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally "Best" red heart pin slides behind the sentiment.<br />
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The lid of the box can be removed. I've folded the base of a Lifestyle Crafts Tag It Kits tag then machine-sewed the edge. The pocket holds a Crafty Secrets Tea with Alice large set sentiment as well as a few hearts stamped with Adirondack Red Pepper ink. A heart with arrow eyelet holds the tag to the tip of the lid with a 20-gauge black thread. A row of Heidi Swapp bling borders the tag pocket.<br />
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The tea pot stands at 6" tall, is 4 1/2" wide at the base and 3 1/8" wide at the top. That makes a nice size box for holding sweet treats.<br />
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I'm entering this project into the following challenges:<br />
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Stitching" (<a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-challenge-stitching.html">here</a>)<br />
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Love Notes" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-love-notes/">here</a>)<br />
Simon Says Stamp "Have a Heart" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-have-a-heart/">here</a>)<br />
Divas by Design "Die Cuts" (<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/02/die-cuts.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Catz "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/01/challenge-216-anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Winter Wonderland "Digi Days" (<a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/01/digi-days.html">here</a>)<br />
Stampin' For the Weekend "Anything but a Card" (<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2014/01/anything-but-card.html">here</a>)<br />
Delicious Doodles "Die Cuts/Punches" (<a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/01/challenge-73-die-cuts-andor-punches.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stampin' "Love/Valentines" (<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/lovevalentines.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00, E95, W3 (over stockings)</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">hair, eyes, tail - E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">ears, collar, outfit, shoes - R27, R21 (Fade with Lightest Color Technique)</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-58924100907211932262014-01-19T15:30:00.000-05:002014-01-20T08:35:08.503-05:00Card Art with Copics: Crafty Sentiments Opening PresentsI've had this lovely Crafty Sentiments <a href="http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2077557-Opening-Presents.html">Opening Presents</a> rubberstamp for quite some time and this is the first time I've inked her up. I love how she's brought her teddy to the unwrapping of the gift as dear teddy is obviously very important to her.<br />
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Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image. I've used a negative mask for the Nasty Rag technique to add some natural-looking fuzz to my teddy bear.<br />
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There's alot going on throughout the layers of this particular card and for the most part it turned out as I imagined it would.<br />
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I laid the folded half of my white paper just along the inside cut line of the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Tag and Bookplates die so I could form my tag-shaped card. I embossed the Spellbinders Heart Circles die to form a frame on the front of my card. Once the embossing was done, I used the Spellbinders Large Standard Circle set to cut a circle for my window.<br />
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A piece of transparency adhered to the back becomes my window. My handmade floral additions are made using Cheery Lynn Designs' Baby's Breath Flower Kit and Tiny Flower Kit, layered with some Punch Bunch small and mini birch leaves. All flowers are lightly painted with a thin coat of Star Dust Stickles.<br />
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Three strips of 1/8" Wondertape are covered with Sparkle N Sprinkle's Aquamarine and Sunset glitter along with Stickles Dry Glitter in Lagoon to form my sparkling stripes at the base.<br />
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A Marvy small balloon punch acts as a tag topper with a gold eyelet and a bit of yellow ribbon tied through it. A Close To My Heart Just a Number set sentiment is popped up above my window.<br />
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The left side of the interior shows TPC Studio Party Hearty Birthday Candles paper with a machine sewed zig zag stitch of metallic thread. This is my first time using a sewing machine for the zig zag stitch and I have no idea how the corners are supposed to look. I did try my best as I think the zig zag adds some pizzazz to a zesty party feeling.<br />
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My Crafty Sentiments "Opening Presents" image is stamped on the right side with a Morning Star sprinkled day sentiment just above my Copic-filled image. A multi-striped ribbon is tied through that balloon punch tag topper.<br />
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I ran my die cut Memory Box Butterfly Chain upside down through my xyron "X" to make the front of the butterflies sticky. I used the same glitter as I used for the stripes on the front of the card to color my sparkling butterfly border.<br />
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This view shows how the card front looks when the card is closed. You get a glimpse of the lovely little lady through the window.<br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Papertake Weekly "New Stash, New Year" (<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-year-new-stash.html">here</a>) - Cheery Lynn's tiniest flowers EVER!<br />
Crafty Sentiments "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2014/01/anything-goes.html">here</a>) Add #6 after name<br />
Tuesday Throwdown "Stripes" (<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2014/01/tuesday-throwdown-178.html">here</a>)<br />
Simon Says Stamp! "Emboss It!" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-emboss-it-2/">here</a>) - embossed heart circle around window<br />
Divas by Design "Use Ribbons" (<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/01/use-ribbons.html">here</a>)<br />
Cute Card Thursday "Warm It Up!" (<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2014/01/challenge-304-warm-it-up.html">here</a>)<br />
Stampin' for the Weekend "Happy Birthday" (<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2014/01/happy-birthday.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stampin' "Favorite Style" (<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/your-favourite-style.html">here</a>) - Shaped Cards<br />
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Stitching" (<a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/january-challenge-stitching.html">here</a>)<br />
Through the Purple Haze "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2014/01/challenge-24-anything-goes-with-crafty.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">Copics used:</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">hair - </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">bows, spots - YR12, YR15, YR18</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">gift paper - BG72, BG75, BG78</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">teddy bear - R22, R59 (Nasty Rag Technique)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">airbrushed background - W3, BG13, Y13, Y00</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-30517183186468019822014-01-17T11:00:00.000-05:002014-01-17T11:00:03.213-05:00Elisabeth Bell's Me Time Digi Bells' Blog HopTo celebrate the<span style="font-size: large;"> newest</span> addition to Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery (<a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">here</a>), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.<br />
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How can you <span style="font-size: large;">win</span> your own <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">Me Time</a> </span>digi image? You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog. [You can find the full list of 10 other blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">here</a>).] Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, January 24, 2014 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, January 25, 2014.<br />
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Reminder: Buying then sharing digital images is theft. Sharing digital images takes income away from the artist.<br />
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Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your final stop at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">here</a></span>). For reference, you can find the full list of the blogs to hop at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">here</a></span>).<br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-40503226751611084142013-12-31T10:29:00.001-05:002014-01-20T07:20:56.556-05:00My 2013 Blog Year In ReviewI spent some time reviewing my 2013 blog posts and sadly my blogging shows that my health has been poorly this year. Unfortunately I was not able to meet many of my design team commitments. I'm grateful to the design teams of <a href="http://craftsandmeinspiration.blogspot.com/">Crafts and Me Stamps</a>, the <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">Digi Bells</a> of Elisabeth Bell's Designs and the lovely ladybugs of <a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Ladybug Crafts Ink</a> who have been patient with me while I recover as they have allowed me to continue to participate on their teams whenever I can. I am on the mend and expect to show more projects in 2014 as I enjoy being part of introducing more of their amazing images.<br />
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I began the year as a more-experienced blogger. I continue to be inspired by <em>you uber-talented artists</em> who show work that I've come to know and love. Some of my favorite 2013 occasions and projects are included below. Basic card art rocks and fancy folds and other projects are especially fun and exciting to see! I still enjoy my classically-shabby style - LOL!!!<br />
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There are five individual cards shown below so I enter this post in <a href="http://debby4000.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/favourite-five-creations-of-2013.html">Debby's My Favourite Five of 2013</a> for a chance to win her fabulous favorite things candy. (You can click on each pic to link to the posts for more details.)<br />
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In January, I enjoyed rockin' in the New Year with KennyK's ElenaK . . .<br />
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February shows my use of the lovely Martini Nikki and several of my coordinating handmade flowers that I really love to make . . . <br />
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In March I was officially crowned as a Ladybug with a beautiful tiara - LOL!!! This tag using Queen of Hearts seemed appropriate to celebrate.<br />
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I had way too much fun adding stamped seasonal scenery through the window of Window Seat Billie and paper-piecing drapes to coordinate . . . (<a href="http://inrosiesbook.blogspot.com/2013/03/ladybug-crafts-ink-challenge-anything.html">winter</a>, <a href="http://inrosiesbook.blogspot.com/2013/03/card-art-with-copics-ladybug-crafts-ink_29.html">spring</a>, <a href="http://inrosiesbook.blogspot.com/2013/03/summer-card-art-with-copics-ladybug.html">summer</a>, <a href="http://inrosiesbook.blogspot.com/2013/04/autumn-card-art-with-copics-ladybug.html">fall</a>)<br />
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In May, I played around with Photoshop until I learned how to merge digital images. This example shows Geraldine in Paris . . . <br />
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I struggled through the Summer but was able to begin Christmas-time cards using this 'Twas the Night Before Christmas image . . . <br />
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I was honored to accept a guest design team spot at Sweet Stampin' for the month of September then sadly I was unable to meet their needs for my final week. I did however add my first "no lines technique" on a scenic side-step card . . . <br />
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When MiC and LMM hosted their first Graffiti Party, I couldn't wait to challenge myself by using their urban images and created my first screen card . . . <br />
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Finally in December, I got inky and messy and had a ton of fun working on this alcohol-inked, stamped, ornament-window tag . . . <br />
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While I've been unwell, unmotivated and less than creative, it's been another wonderful year in papercrafting and blogging.<br />
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I am ever grateful for your kind words, encouragement and inspiration throughout 2013.<br />
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Here's wishing you a happy and healthy New Year that's overflowing with all good things!<br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-45034602878794508852013-12-16T22:15:00.000-05:002014-01-16T17:17:34.254-05:00Tag Art with Alcohol Inks and Die CutsEllen Hutson has hosted her annual <a href="http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/the_classroom_new/12-tags-of-christmas-with-a-feminine-twist/">12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist</a>. Is this really the fifth year?!?! Ellen and her designers have shown step by step guides for some really fun and gorgeous tags. It's always a pleasure to see how Ellen's talented team inspires and this year they've shown more fabulous work. Ellen has offered amazing prizes for each day's commenters with a whopper of a prize for showing how you've been inspired by entering one or more of your own makes.<br />
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I've played, got inky, brought out some products that I haven't used for a while and I have a few backgrounds ready for embellishing.<br />
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Here's my tag as inspired by <a href="http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/the_classroom_new/2013/12/12-tags-of-christmas-with-a-feminine-twist-2013-day-12-by-ellen-hutson.html">Day 12 by Ellen Hutson</a> . . . This tag has an alcohol inked monoprint background, an ornament die cut window, stamped and die cut branches and it was a ton of fun to see it come together.<br />
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I put a few dots of Denim, Stream, Stonewashed, Meadow and Lettuce Alcohol Inks onto my non-stick craft sheet. A few dots of Pearl Mixative seemed like a lovely addition. I used Sizzix' Bigz Tags and Bookplates die cut to shape my glossy cardstock then swiped that tag through my alcohol ink layers. Alcohol Ink dries sooo fast that I kept swiping until there was no white showing through my tag.<br />
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My small original green Sizzix ornament die was the perfect size to fit my tag and so I die cut a window from my monoprint tag.<br />
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I dug out my Stampers Anonymous Letter to Santa and Mini Holidays stamp sets and began stamping the branches along the edges using archival inks in Versafine Toffee, Ancient Page Pine and Archival Ink Library Green.<br />
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A few die cut pine branches from Sizzix' Tattered Pinecone die were colored with the same archival inks as the stamped branches. Small amounts of Claudine Hellmuth's Studio Gesso were painted along some of the branches.<br />
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The Christmas Greeting sentiment added at the bottom of my tag was included in a free stamp set with October 2013's Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine.<br />
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I adhered a QuicKutz ric-rac die to my non-stick craft sheet then swiped Mountain Rose and Copper Acrylic Paint over it. I removed my die cuts before that paint started to dry around them. Once that paint dried, I layed a piece of packing tape over it, using my bone folder to adhere it well. As I pulled the tape up, the dried paint stuck to my packing tape! Where my ric-rac die cut left empty space, I filled it with white Perfect Pearls. I tried to adhere a 1/8" strip of wonder tape between the ric-rac but had some trouble with that. Where possible, I tried to make a line of sparkle using Sparkle N Sprinkle's Golden Silver glitter. More Golden Silver glitter filled the top of the ornament for additional sparkle. That colored tape adhered to the back of my tag and filled my ornament window nicely.<br />
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Finally a Sizzix star reinforcement holds some Adornments' blue/green ribbons and fibers. The sparkling gold ribbon accents the gold from my ornament.<br />
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Take a look over at <a href="http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/the_classroom_new/">the CLASSroom</a> and be inspired to get inky and experiment while you create your own Christmas tags . . . <br />
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I'm entering this tag into the following challenges:<br />
Ellen Hutson's the CLASSroom "12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist" (<a href="http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/the_classroom_new/2013/12/12-tags-of-christmas-with-a-feminine-twist-2013-challenge-now-its-your-turn.html">here</a>)<br />
Craft Your Passion "Christmas ABC - Anything But a Card" (<a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-193-christmas-abc-anything.html">here</a>)<br />
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Stamp Out" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-stamp-out-2013/">here</a>)<br />
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/12/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Cute Card Thursday "Christmas Catch Up!" (<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-299-christmas-catch-up.html">here</a>)<br />
Paper Crafting Journey "It's Christmas Time" (<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2013/12/its-christmas-time-and-design-team-call.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stampin' "Last Minute Christmas" (<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/last-minute-christmas.html">here</a>)<br />
Dream Valley "Christmas" (<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-72-christmas.html">here</a>)<br />
Through the Purple Haze "Here Comes Christmas Day" (<a href="http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2013/12/here-comes-christmas-day.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafting with Dragonflies "Christmas Tags" (<a href="http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-17-christmas-tags-last.html">here</a>)<br />
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Ina of Crafting with Dragonflies chose the top 3 and said, "19 -Rose C - Love all the colours and elements here with the mixed media."<br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-76855905095712680912013-12-14T13:03:00.001-05:002013-12-14T14:20:58.597-05:00Card Art with Copics: KennyK's Jet SetterWith the holidays on their way, many travelers are making arrangements so they can share special times with their families and friends. With that in mind, I've opted to use KennyK's Jet Setter, complete with luggage, to share loving thoughts with my dear daughter who sadly won't be able to join us this year for our holiday celebrations.<br />
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Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image. I've painted a light coating of Walnut Stain Distress Stickles over her coat to add some sparkling texture.<br />
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I layered Bo Bunny's A Gift of Love "Believe Peace" over black cardstock then used Memory Box' Grand Heart to create my double gatefold card with a heart window.<br />
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This view shows my card when fully opened so the heart windows show on each side . . . I've added an Inkadinkado Warm Holiday Wishes clear stamp then tried to fill the stars with the brush tip of a Wink of Stella clear pen. I'm unhappy with the uncontrollable blobs of sparkle that fell over my stars.<br />
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Prima's Tea Roses Sweet Teal and Heirloom Paper Leaves Willow are clustered with a Basic Grey's Fabric Yo Yos button flower and cotton flower with Michael's Celebrate It Sparkling 3/8" ribbon, Morex Corp's white 1/4" Organdy ribbon and Petite Stitch 1/8" ribbon to embellish the lower right of the front of my card.<br />
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This scanned view shows how the card front looks when the sides are closed and overlap . . . <br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
KennyK's Krafty Krew "Button, Boots and Bling" (<a href="http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-161-button-boots-bling.html">here</a>)<br />
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/12/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Cute Card Thursday "Christmas Catch Up" (<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-299-christmas-catch-up.html">here</a>)<br />
Paper Crafting Journey "It's Christmas Time" (<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2013/12/its-christmas-time-and-design-team-call.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Catz "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2013/12/we-wish-you-merry-christmas-and.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stampin' "Last Minute Christmas" (<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/last-minute-christmas.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Anything Goes with Ribbon" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/challenge-73_12.html">here</a>)<br />
Totally Gorjuss "Special Christmas" (<a href="http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/2013/12/challenge-214-special-christmas.html">here</a>)<br />
Southern Girls "Christmas-themed Projects" (<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-wishes-challenge.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">hair, suitcase - </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">E31, E35, E47</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">pants, stickers - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-68279710118339338252013-10-27T20:17:00.001-04:002013-10-27T20:17:37.203-04:00Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: WitchesThe Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your Witches. A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND an exclusive stamp from Whiff of Joy<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">!</span> You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors <a href="http://elisabethbellsworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/ebworld-octobernovember-2013-challenge.html">here</a>.<br />
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Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image with a few highlights added with a Sakura Gelly Roll medium White marker . . .<br />
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Layers of Bazzill Raven black and Green Bling with patterned sheets from Little Yellow Bicycle's (LYB) Frightful 8x8 tablet form my side-open card. A Spellbinders Scalloped Circle die cut of black netting lies behind the Lifestyle Crafts Large Circle shaped image. An EK Success Whale of a Punch Photo Corner Scallop of Doodlebug Design's black sugar paper is popped up in an upper corner.<br />
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A journaling frame from the LYB Frightful tablet, matted with black glossy paper, holds a black paper covered chipboard bat from a Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations "Bewitching Hour" die. A few handmade flowers made from a Punch Bunch small blossom and birch leaf with a pearl center are lightly painted with Star Dust Stickles to add sparkle to the other upper corner.<br />
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A "bewitching" bracket from the LYB Frightful tablet lies beneath a bow made from Michaels' 3/8" Celebrate It black metallic ribbon and another handmade flower from a Cheery Lynn Build-a-Flower #1 die set with Punch Bunch extra large birch and medium oak leaves painted with Star Dust Stickles for wonderful glimmer. A couple of QuicKutz digital image pumpkin vines, cut by my Silhouette electronic cutter are spritzed with Tattered Angels Creme de Chocolat Glimmer Mist to add a swirling border.<br />
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Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Little Witch with a Broom clear stamp image . . . There's amazing sparkle, shimmer and glimmer all over this card - it's a shame that I couldn't capture it in the photos.<br />
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Here's a view of the inside of my card . . .<br />
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You can find more inspiration using Elisabeth Bell's digital images at the Digi Bells Design Team blog <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">here</a> and many rubberstamp and clear stamp images at the Elisabeth Bell's World challenge blog <a href="http://elisabethbellsworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</div>
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Ribbon" (<a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/october-challenge-ribbon.html">here</a>)<br />
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Spooky" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-spooky/">here</a>)<br />
Simon Says Stamp "Halloween or Halloween Colors" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-lets-play-bingo/">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Creations "Halloween Characters" (<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-245-halloween-characters.html">here</a>)<br />
Divas by Design "Spooked" (<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/10/spooked.html">here</a>)<br />
Cute Card Thursday "Spooktacular" (<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-292-spooktacular.html">here</a>)<br />
Paper Crafting Journey "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2013/10/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Southern Girls "Shine On" (<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/10/shine-on.html">here</a>)<br />
Stampin' For the Weekend "Something Spooky" (<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2013/10/something-spooky.html">here</a>)<br />
Fashionable Stamping "Make a Card" (<a href="http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/?p=7441">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">hair - </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">broom handle, pumpkin stems - E31, E35, E37</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">broom bristles - Y21, Y26, Y28 + <em>atyou</em> Spica Gold</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">pumpkins, clothing trim - E02, E04, E09</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">hat, cloak - V20, V22, V25, V28</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">clothing trim - G40, G43, G46</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">spider, web - <em>atyou</em> Spica Silver</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-76259347315359048822013-10-20T08:28:00.000-04:002013-11-02T06:35:57.022-04:00MiC and LMM Freebie Challenge - Graffiti PartyMake It Crafty and Little Miss Muffet Stamps are hosting a <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://graffitiparty.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/let-party-begin.html">Graffiti Party</a></span> and provided this amazing free MiC and LMM artwork to those who want to participate.<br />
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I was so inspired by Lynne K's screen card (<a href="http://creativelynks.blogspot.com/2013/10/stamping-sensations-october-challenge.html">here</a>), that I decided to use these fun Little Miss Muffet and Make It Crafty Graffiti Party images on my own screen card:<br />
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This was my first attempt at making a screen card. DCWV white core cardstock allowed for a bit of detail to show when sanded. Zutter's 1/2" Round-it-All corner rounder softened my tops. The base of the large tag from a Sizzix Traditional Combo Tags die cut through all four panels to square off the bottoms. I lost a leg or two while running the panels through the die cut machine to emboss with Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Bricked Texture Fade then lightly sanded the raised bricks. A golden leaf charm hangs from a jump ring on a hemp bow. A Sakura Gelly Roll medium white pen adds some sharp highlights to my eyeglasses and graffiti letters. A Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Stuff to Say sentiment fits nicely on the last panel.<br />
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Other than my loss of legs, I like the embossed look of the background. I need to work on reinforcing and strengthening the legs to be able to hold the weight of my images and heavier embellishments on future screen cards. They do make nice displays for scenery.<br />
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<span style="color: black;">You've got to pop over to the Make It Crafty and Little Miss Muffet Stamps <a href="http://graffitiparty.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/let-party-begin.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Graffiti Party blog</span></a> and see the amazing artwork using the MiC and LMM images entered there!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Craft Your Passion "Embossing" (<a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-184-add-some-embossing.html">here</a>)</span><br />
Creative Craft "Anything Goes and Blogaversary" (<a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-21-anything-goes-blogaversary.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">gate, eyeglass lenses - C1, C3, C5</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">egg - E41, E43, 0</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">tires, eyeglass frames - T0, T6, T9</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">hoodie outfit, sneakers - E57, E51</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">graffiti and paint cans - FV2, FB2, FBG2, FYR1, FYG2, V22, B23, BG23, Y23, C6</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span></div>
RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-76140203564585671582013-10-18T12:00:00.000-04:002013-10-21T18:08:16.332-04:00Elisabeth Bell's Li'l Witch on the Moon Digi Bells' Blog HopTo celebrate the<span style="font-size: large;"> newest</span> addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (<a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">here</a>), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.<br />
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How can you <span style="font-size: large;">win</span> your own <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/little-witch-on-the-moon-by-elisabeth-bell">Li'l Witch on the Moon</a> </span>digi image? You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog. [You can find the full list of 11 other blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-digi-bells-blog-hop-sharing.html">here</a>).] Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, October 25, 2013 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, October 26, 2013.<br />
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Reminder: Buying then sharing digital images is theft. Sharing digital images takes income away from the artist.<br />
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I've used this sweet little witch on a side-open card. Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image with Golden Rod Stickles painted over the moon and Star Dust Stickles over the ghosts. My image is shaped using Lifestyle Crafts large circles dies.<br />
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A bit of We R Memory Keepers Black Widow paper pack patterned paper is layered with Bazzill cardstock in black, sage and rust. A 15/16" sheer gold metallic ribbon and black pointed cotton lace forms a border to ground my image. An iridescent orange/black sheer ribbon bow is my only embellishment.<br />
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Here's how the inside looks . . . <br />
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Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your final stop at the <span style="font-size: medium;">Digi Bells Design Team blog (<span style="color: #de7008;"><span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-digi-bells-blog-hop-sharing.html">here</a></span></span>)</span>. For reference, you can find the full list of the blogs to hop at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<span style="color: #de7008;"><span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-digi-bells-blog-hop-sharing.html">here</a></span></span>).<br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Creative Card Crew "Sun, Moon and Stars" (<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-47-sun-moon-and-stars.html">here</a>) - Moon and Stars<br />
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Ribbon" (<a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/october-challenge-ribbon.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Creations "Sparkle and Shine" (<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-244-lets-see-you-sparkle-shine.html">here</a>)<br />
A&T Digi Des/Emerald Faeries "Sparkle" (<a href="http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-48-sparkle.html">here</a>)<br />
Delicious Doodles "Non-Scary Halloween" (<a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-58-non-scary-halloween.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-21-anything-goes-blogaversary.html">here</a>)<br />
Divas by Design "Autumn Colors" (<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/10/autumn-colours.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Inspirations "Autumn/Fall Colours!" (<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-236-autumn-fall-colours.html">here</a>)<br />
Papertake Weekly "Happy Halloween Hues" (<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2013/10/happy-halloween-hues.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Anything Goes with Ribbon" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-66.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">hair - E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">broom handle - E31, E35, E37</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">broom bristles - Y21, Y26, Y28</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">stars, dress, hat - YG91, YG93, YG95</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">hat band, patches - E02, E04, E09</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">(moon - painted with Golden Rod Stickles; </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">ghosts - painted with Star Dust Stickles)</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span></div>
RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-65617837732392569622013-10-15T09:15:00.000-04:002013-10-15T09:15:56.696-04:00Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge and New Release: Skinny MalinkysThe 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 a special LCI prize (and an extra special prize if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!). You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs <span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-release-skinny-malinkys.html">here</a></span>.<br />
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Today is a very big Ladybug Crafts Ink event as we're sharing half of the new release of Skinny Malinky images! To celebrate the newest additions to the fabulous Ladybug Crafts Ink digital collection (<a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/skinny-malinkys-74-c.asp">here</a>), the Lovely Ladybugs are hosting a "blog not-a-hop." - LOL!!! (Kerry stated that it is NOT a hop but you have to hop to collect the letters; so, with all due respect to Head Ladybug Kerry, I'm calling it a "blog not-a-hop.")<br />
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How can you <strong><span style="font-size: large;">win</span></strong> all 12 of your own <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/skinny-malinkys-74-c.asp">Skinny Malinky</a> </span></strong> digital images? You'll have to visit EACH blog, note the bloggers' assigned letter(s), put the word(s) together and email your response to Head Ladybug Kerry at <a href="mailto:lcichallengeblog@aol.com">lcichallengeblog@aol.com</a>. [You can find the 11 other blogs at the Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge blog (<a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-release-skinny-malinkys.html">here</a>)].<br />
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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!<br />
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I've had the pleasure of working with <a href="http://www.ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/etta-655-p.asp"><span style="font-size: large;">Etta</span></a> to create a softly embellished gift bag.<br />
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This view shows my Copic-filled ''no lines" image and a closer view of my Stamps by Judith stamped sentiment . . . <br />
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I've layered pieces of Anna Griffin's ornament patterned paper with cardstock to cover the pre-printed store info and recycle a gift bag that my niece gave to me last year. Fuzzy and hemp twisted trim adds a border at the top and bottom. A huge Prima Lollipop Candies flower with a jewel in the center is my only other embellishment.<br />
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Here's a view of the completed front of my recycled gift bag showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Etta . . . with such a neutral background, Etta in brights stands out very well.<br />
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I'm entering this gift bag into the following challenges:<br />
Cute Card Thursday "Neutral Zone" (<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-290-neutral-zone.html">here</a>)<br />
Winter Wonderland "Wrap It Up" (<a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/10/wrap-it-up.html">here</a>)<br />
Stampin' For the Weekend "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2013/10/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Ribbon" (<a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/october-challenge-ribbon.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-21-anything-goes-blogaversary.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">hair - E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">tires, seat, foot runner - T0, T6, T9</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">chrome parts - C1, C3, C5</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">pants, jacket, boots - E51, E55, E59</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">helmet, scarf, gloves, bags - RV23, RV14, RV19</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">scooter, bags - BG11, BG15, BG18</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">bags, headlight - Y32, Y35, Y38</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">bags - R21, R24, R29</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">bags - B21, B24, B28</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">background faux suede - N4, W2</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-5782970564566835422013-10-04T09:38:00.000-04:002013-10-04T18:39:26.256-04:00Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Use a Hannah Lynn ImageThe design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see how you use Hannah Lynn images on your projects. Hannah Lynn is sponsoring this challenge and a randomly selected entry will receive a wonderful signed 8x10 inch matte photo print direct from Hannah herself! You can find out more about this challenge and sponsor <a href="http://craftsandmeinspiration.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-140-use-hannah-lynn-images.html">here</a>.<br />
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I've used the newly released digital image named <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/newpayton-digital-image-p-2077.html">Payton</a> by Hannah Lynn<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>on a double gatefold card with a window. Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.<br />
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Bazzill's light blue and green cardstock is layered with Imaginisce double-sided balloon/spots patterned paper to create my card. My image is shaped to be seen through a window formed using a Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles die set. A 5/8" Satin Sensations Island Blue ribbon bow provides an element to hang a <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/newvintage-enamel-photo-frame-p-2074.html">vintage "sweet thing" charm</a> from a Tim Holtz idea-ology Trinket Pin.</div>
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Here's a view of the front of my card when closed showing how I've used the Payton digital mermaid image . . . </div>
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This view shows my double gatefold card with windows on each side as it stands open and ready for display.</div>
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You've got to hop over to the <a href="http://craftsandmeinspiration.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-140-use-hannah-lynn-images.html">Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge blog</a> to see how the amazingly talented Design Team has shown their use of Crafts and Me Stamps Hannah Lynn images.</div>
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Craft Your Passion "Add a Little Charm" (<a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-182-add-little-charm.html">here</a>)<br />
Ooh La La Creations "F is for ____?" (<a href="http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/2013/09/f-is-for.html">here</a>) - fancy folds, fantasy, fun, face, fin<br />
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Something Blue" (<a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/september-challenge-something-blue.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Sentiments "Favorite Technique or Colors" (<a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2013/10/favorite-technique-or-colors.html">here</a>) - Fancy Folds, Brights<br />
Simon Says Stamp! "Going Dotty" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-were-going-dotty/">here</a>) - Dots throughout background paper and on clothing<br />
Fab 'n Funky "Ribbon" (<a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-187-ribbon.html">here</a>)<br />
Moving Along with the Times "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2013/10/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-20-anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Anything Goes with Ribbon" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-64.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Catz "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-201.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">hair - E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">headband, top, fin - B21, B24, B26</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">leaves, tail, fin - G02, G05, G09</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-25585773901613397632013-09-27T12:00:00.000-04:002013-10-16T07:13:06.855-04:00Elisabeth Bell's Apple Berry Digi Bells' Blog HopTo celebrate the<span style="font-size: large;"> newest</span> addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (<a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection">here</a>), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.<br />
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How can you <span style="font-size: large;">win</span> your own <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection/apple-berry-by-elisabeth-bell">Apple Berry</a> </span>digi image? You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog. [You can find the full list of 10 other blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2013/09/elisabeth-bells-september-2013-blog-hop.html">here</a>).] Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, October 4, 2013 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, October 5, 2013.<br />
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Reminder: Buying then sharing digital images is theft. Sharing digital images takes income away from the artist.<br />
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I've used the "no lines" technique (see my How To Print notes at the end of this post) on this newly released Apple Berry <span style="font-family: inherit;">digital stamp by Elisabeth Bell to make a scene </span>on a side-step card. This view shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image after I added Glossy Accents over her pie and the apples in her basket. I've used the Lifestyle Crafts Large Ovals set to shape my image.<br />
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Bazzill's green cardstock is layered with an old Stampin' Up! green apple patterned paper to form my card. A bit of Creative Imaginations Thin Cherry Real Wood lies beneath my QuicKutz Santa's Workshop window frame and hand pleated apple curtains. Through the window, you see a few QuicKutz Mini Apples, covered with Glossy Accents, hanging from the branches of a couple of QuicKutz trees from a Santa's Workshop Heritage Accessories set. I included a layer of a white Memory Box Estate Fence die cut to make the apple trees appear further away. A few more Glossy Accents-covered mini apples lie at the base of my image while a knotted lace ribbon adds another delicate layer in the top corner.<br />
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This view shows the layers of the scenery elements of my side-step card.<br />
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the blogs to hop at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (<span style="color: #de7008;"><a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/2013/09/elisabeth-bells-september-2013-blog-hop.html">here</a></span>).</div>
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes/">here</a>)<br />
Divas by Design "Monochrome" (<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/monochrome.html">here</a>)<br />
Cute Card Thursday "Pretty Ribbons" (<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-288-pretty-ribbons.html">here</a>)<br />
Southern Girls "The World in Monochrome" (<a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-78-world-in-monochrome.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Craft "Use Ribbon" (<a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-19-use-ribbon.html">here</a>)<br />
Oldie but Goodie "Dies and Punches" (<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/dies-and-punches.html">here</a>) - everything is OLD except for the digi image<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Monochrome" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-63.html">here</a>)<br />
Elphine House Australia "Simply Cute" (<a href="http://elphinehouse.blogspot.com/2013/09/eha-challenge-51-simply-cute.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Inspirations "Favorite Stamp Brand" (<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-233-your-favourite-stamp-brand.html">here</a>) - Elisabeth Bell Designs<br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">apples - YG91, YG95, YG97</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">hat, top, knickers, apron, mitts, floor background - E40, E41, E43, 0</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">ribbons<em> atyou</em> Spica Olive</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-small;">faux suede scribbled wall background - YG91</span><br />
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On 9/27/13, Elisabeth Bell wrote: "Rooossee, your card is absolutely EXQUISITE!!"<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">How to Print</span> Prepare Digital Image for "No Lines" Technique using Photoshop Elements 8<br />
FIRST STEP<br />
Select File tab; Select Open then select .jpg or .png image<br />
Select Image tab<br />
Slide to Convert Color Profile<br />
Select Convert to (*) Profile<br />
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Select Layer tab<br />
Slide to New Adjustment Layer<br />
Select Hue/Saturation<br />
Mode: Normal Opacity: 50<br />
Adjustments show at right; slide Lightness to far right<br />
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Select File tab then Save As: .jpg copy file then print image<br />
Do NOT save changes to your original .png image or you will LOSE your digi investment!!!<br />
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Note: You may NOT alter the line work of artist-created digital images. These steps are simply the digital equivalent of stamping a rubberstamp image in gray ink rather than black ink.<br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span></div>
RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-60644331523459486852013-09-25T12:00:00.000-04:002013-09-25T12:38:45.353-04:00Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Shaped CardsThe Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your Shaped cards. A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND a prize from Elphine House Australia<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">!</span> You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors <a href="http://elisabethbellsworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/ebworld-septemberoctober-2013-challenge.html">here</a>.<br />
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This sweet little lady has been working hard gathering a basket full of apples for her teachers. You can find this wonderful clear stamp image designed by Elisabeth Bell included FREE as a set of three Pretty Ladies with three additional floral hair piece stamps in the July 2013 issue of QuickCards Magazine.<br />
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Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image, hand-shaped as an apple. I've airbrushed my cloudy sky background using diecuts from My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio set as masks.<br />
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An older Stampin' Up! red apple patterned paper is layered with Bazzill cardstock to form my Whimsy Shape EZ Happy Apple shaped card. Faux stitching borders my card shape. A strip of old burlap provides a diagonal border behind my image with a Cuddly Buddly worm button from a "Mixed Garden Brights" set tied with hemp cord on one side and a gingham ribbon bow on the other.</div>
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A Marianne Design Craftables Passe-Partout Rectangle diecut is popped up to hold a Close To My Heart Seasonal Sensation set "For You" stamped sign and a Sizzix original small green Fruit die apple die cut from chipboard then coated with glossy accents. An additional hairpiece has been popped up and covered with glossy accents to hold her pony tail.<br />
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Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Pretty Lady with apple basket clear stamp image . . .<br />
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Here's a view of the inside of my shaped card . . .<br />
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This shows a side view of my apple shaped tent card, ready for display . . . <br />
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You can find more inspiration using Elisabeth Bell's digital images at the Digi Bells Design Team blog <a href="http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/">here</a> and many rubberstamp and clear stamp images at the Elisabeth Bell's World challenge blog <a href="http://elisabethbellsworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
ABC Challenge "V for Very Cute" (<a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/v-for-very-cute.html">here</a>)<br />
Elphine House "Simply Cute" (<a href="http://elphinehouse.blogspot.com/2013/09/eha-challenge-51-simply-cute.html">here</a>)<br />
Stampin' for the Weekend "Back to School" (<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2013/09/back-to-school.html">here</a>) - Apple for Teacher<br />
All Sorts "Button Up" (<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/week-225-button-up.html">here</a>) - worm button<br />
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes/">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Ribbons "Anything Goes with Ribbon" (<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-62.html">here</a>)<br />
Marianne's Design Divas "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://mariannedesigndivas.blogspot.com/2013/09/anything-goes-and-some-changes.html">here</a>)<br />
Sweet Stamps "Roses" (<a href="http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-136-roses.html">here</a>) - Roses in her Hair<br />
Oldie But Goodie "Dies and Punches" (<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/dies-and-punches.html">here</a>) - very old red gingham ribbon<br />
Whimsy Stamps "Masculine Cards" (<a href="http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-63-whimsy-stamps-theme.html">here</a>) - For a Male Teacher from a female student<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">hair, basket - </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">apples, roses, flowers - R20, R22, R27</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">blouse, grass, leaves - YG91, YG95, YG97</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">pants, smock, headband - B91, B95, B97</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-small;">airbrushed masked cloud sky - B91, W1, W0, W00, 0</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-85585967782103384552013-09-21T06:00:00.000-04:002013-09-23T07:11:32.664-04:00Card Art with Copics: Butterfly Bliss by Teresa ShermanI'm happy to join in this week's Sweet Stampin' "Glamour and Glitz" challenge as a guest designer. It's an honor to be invited to submit a project to be displayed along with the Sweet Stampin' team projects. Thanks to Tracey and the rest of the Sweet Stampin' design team for including me! (You can find out more about this My Mum's Craft Shop AND The Ribbon Girl sponsored challenge as well as the wonderfully talented Sweet Stampin' design team <a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/good-morning-sweet-stampers-and-another.html">here</a>.)<br />
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I've used Butterfly Bliss, just one of Teresa Sherman's many gorgeous digi images. She's available from Delicious Doodles <a href="http://deliciousdoodles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/butterfly-bliss.html">here</a> or Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet online shop <a href="http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11_53&products_id=2197">here</a>. I've used Copic markers to fill her skin and hair. A variety of colors of Copic <em>atyou</em> Spicas add amazing sparkle to the butterflies. Distress Stickles in Vintage Photo, Spiced Marmalade and Fired Brick fill her clothing, feathered earrings and brooch.<br />
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This photo shows my completed card front where I've used this stunning image. Bazzill cardstock is layered with Rusty Pickle's Lizzie's Cats spotted paper and Karen Foster Design's Fall Foliage patterned paper. A Magnolia Doohickeys Tilda Lace Die border grounds my image. Several Zva Creative clear rhinestone swirls provide movement around my image while a green seam binding bow lies in one corner.<br />
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Pop over to the <a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/good-morning-sweet-stampers-and-another.html">Sweet Stampin' challenge blog</a> for wonderful design team inspiration and enter your "Glamour and Glitz" project to win some fabulous prizes.<br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Delicious Doodles "Gems and Bling!" (<a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-54-gems-and-bling.html">here</a>) - entered twice; added "2nd entry"<br />
One Stitch at a Time "Autumn/Fall" (<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-181.html">here</a>) - (forgot to add "#" after entry)<br />
Papertake Weekly "Make it Sparkle" (<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2013/09/make-it-sparkle.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Sentiments "Fall/Autumn Colors" (<a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2013/09/fallautumn-colours.html">here</a>)<br />
Tuesday Throwdown "Things with Wings" (<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2013/09/tuesday-throwdown-165-things-with-wings.html">here</a>) - butterflies<br />
Simon Says Stamp! "Use a SSS! Product" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-on-a-blog-hop/">here</a>) <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Copic-Markers/Categories">Copic Markers</a>, <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-19263/COPIC-Twinkling-Stars-Marker/Detail"><em>atyou</em> Spica</a>, <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Stickles/Categories">Distress Stickles</a>, <br />
<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-26213/Magnolia-TILDA-LACE-Doohickeys/Detail">Magnolia Doohickeys Tilda Lace Die</a><br />
Fab-n-Funky "Leaves" (<a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-185-leaves.html">here</a>)<br />
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Wags 'n Whiskers "Sparkle" (<a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-113-sparkle.html">here</a>)<br />
Oldie but Goodie "Dies and Punches" (<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/dies-and-punches.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">hair, eyes - E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">background - Y23</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">Copic <em>atyou</em> Spica - olive, garnet, lemon, orange, gold, mint, sand, chocolate</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-67669399877590424292013-09-14T09:00:00.000-04:002013-09-14T10:16:56.277-04:00Card Art with Copics: Ryder Cole by KennyKI'm thrilled to participate in this week's Sweet Stampin' "Fancy Folds" challenge as a guest designer. I'm so lucky to be invited to submit another project to be displayed along with the Sweet Stampin' team projects. Thanks to Tracey and the rest of the Sweet Stampin' design team for including me! (You can find out more about this Iva Nova Chest AND The Ribbon Girl sponsored challenge and the wonderfully talented Sweet Stampin' design team <a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/fancy-folds.html">here</a>.)<br />
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Meet Ryder Cole. He's one of the few really cool KennyK images that you can get as a digi from KennyK's online shop <a href="http://kennykdownloads.contentshelf.com/product?product=I13011500000071F">here</a> or as a rubberstamp from Whimsy Stamps <a href="http://www.whimsystamps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_35&products_id=1679">here</a>. Ryder Cole is a great image to have on hand to meet those awkward teenage boy events like birthdays, thinking of you or congrats for a great job done.<br />
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This photo shows my completed card front where I've used this great teenage boy image. Spellbinders Labels Four (with Grands Labels Four) die cuts shape my image. Bazzill cardstock is layered with Rusty Pickle's Lizzie's Cats spotted paper. A border is made using McGill's single star punch and a bit of Michael's 1/8" Textured Trios striped ribbon. A Jillibean Soup Beanstalks twine is tied in an upper corner. A few QuicKutz Revolution Flourishes are scattered about while a single handmade flower, lightly painted with Diamond Stickles, (Punch Bunch 5-petal flower, small cosmos and birch leaf) sits in the lower right corner. <br />
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I prepared a "Happy Fall" tag to adhere to the front (Get it? Wishing a skateboarder a Happy Fall!?!? LOL!!!) . I decided to hang on to the piece to use if I give the card to a young man who won't be hurt by it. LOL!!! Teenagers can be sooo temperamental . . . </div>
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And here's the inside of my card showing Karen Foster Design's Fall Foliage patterned paper. I left the sentiment area blank because I'm really not sure how I'll use this card at this time.<br />
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This view shows my Flip Z card, open and ready for display . . . This pic doesn't show the remaining empty space left as the image flips to the front. This post of my Flip Z card shows the space much better (<a href="http://inrosiesbook.blogspot.com/2012/09/elisabeth-bells-little-miss-mouse-digi.html">here</a>).<br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
One Stitch at a Time "Use a Digi" (<a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-180-and-design-team-call.html">here</a>)<br />
Kenny K's Krafty Krew "Colors of Fall" (<a href="http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-155-colors-of-fall.html">here</a>)<br />
Whimsy Stamps Monthly "Masculine Cards" (<a href="http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/whimsy-stamps-challenge-blog-challenge.html">here</a>)<br />
Oldie but Goodie "Spots and Stripes" (<a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/spots-and-stripes.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Sentiments "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2013/09/anything-goes.html">here</a>)<br />
Tuesday Throwdown "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2013/09/tuesday-throwdown-challenge-164_10.html">here</a>)<br />
Crafty Catz "Men/Boys" (<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-198-mensboys-cards-plus-gdt.html">here</a>)<br />
Sketch Saturday "Sketch by Jen" (<a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2013/09/week-276-with-simon-says-stamp.html">here</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">hair, collar, pants - E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">jacket - E13, E17, E19</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">hat, shirt, rag, sneakers - YG91, YG95, YG99</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">chain, axles - C1, C3, C5</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">wheels - T0, T6, T9</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">airbrushed background - E17, E35, YR24, YG95</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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~ <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 48pt;"><strong>Rose</strong></span>RoseChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299957398917525959noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410615030876641880.post-62061234076660285822013-09-07T12:37:00.000-04:002013-09-07T12:37:05.127-04:00Card Art with Copics: A Father's Love by Teresa ShermanI'm so happy to participate in this week's Sweet Stampin' "Got the Blues" challenge as a guest designer. It's such an honor to be invited to submit a project to be displayed along with the Sweet Stampin' team projects. Many thanks to Tracey and the rest of the Sweet Stampin' design team for allowing me to participate in this challenge as a guest! (You can find out more about this Cuddly Buddly AND The Ribbon Girl sponsored challenge and the wonderfully talented Sweet Stampin' design team <a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/got-blues.html">here</a>.)<br />
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Times have changed and young fathers are becoming more actively involved in the routine care of their newborns and the upbringing of their children. My searches for an appropriate image portraying this change came up empty.<br />
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As my son was expecting a son of his own and I LOVE Teresa Sherman's loving mother images available at Crafts and Me Stamps and Delicious Doodles, I made a special request to have a loving <em>father</em> image created that I could use on a project for my son. I was jumping up and down with joy when I received this fantastic image called <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/fathers-love-digital-stamp-p-2043.html">A Father's Love</a> by Teresa Sherman available at Crafts and Me Stamps <a href="http://www.craftsandme.co.uk/index.php">here</a>.<br />
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I'd like to extend a very special THANK YOU to Teresa for so creatively meeting my needs with this gorgeous image!<br />
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This photo shows my completed card front where I've used this fantastic new image. Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles die cuts shape my image. A Zig Pure Blue marker provides a border of faux stitching. A Lifestyle Crafts Tag It Kit's tag is stamped with a "new baby" stamp that was part of a free clear stamp set accompanying a Cardmaking and Papercrafting magazine. A silver baby rattle charm hangs from a piece of My Minds Eye Miss Caroline Dilly Dally Celebrate blue twine.<br />
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And here's the inside of my card showing more of Bazzill's warm gray and light turquoise cardstock layered with ADORNit Capri Taupe Sunshine and Sapphire Daisy patterned paper. My all time favorite sentiment stamp to use on new baby cards is a rubber stamp from Rubber Cottage called "Every Child."<br />
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This view shows my easel card, open and ready for display . . . <br />
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I'm entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
Cards for Men "Tag It" (<a href="http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-18-tag-it.html">here</a>)<br />
Creative Inspirations "Favorite Color Combo" (<a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-230-favourite-colour-combo.html">here</a>)<br />
Whimsy Stamps Monthly "Masculine Cards" (<a href="http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/2013/09/whimsy-stamps-challenge-blog-challenge.html">here</a>)<br />
Paper Crafting Journey "Anything Goes" (<a href="http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2013/08/anything-goes-challenge.html">here</a>)<br />
Bunny Zoe's "BINGO" (<a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/august-challenge-bingo.html">here</a>) - flowers, stitching, charm<br />
ABC "U for Unlimited" = Anything Goes (<a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/u-for-unlimited.html">here</a>)<br />
Fashionable Stamping "Sew 'n Sew" (<a href="http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com/?p=7065">here</a>) - favorite sentiment stamp<br />
Papirdokkene "Use a Stamp" (<a href="http://papirdokkene.blogspot.com/2013/09/utfordring-51-september.html">here</a>)<br />
Simon Says Stamp and Show "All Star Stamp" (<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/challenge-stamping-all-stars/">here</a>) - favorite baby card sentiment<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">hair - E31, E35, E47</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">father shirt - B91, B93, B95</span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-small;">baby sleeper - BG10, BG11, BG23</span><br />
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As always, I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!<br />
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