Elisabeth Bell's Dolly's Picnic Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Dolly's Picnic 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, April 25, 2014 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

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

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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 .

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.

The inside is left blank to stamp or handwrite a personal message . . . 

Remember to leave your comment below then move along to follow the blog hop route at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Crafting When We Can "Ribbon/Twine/Washi" (here)
Sir Stampalots Stamping Sensations "Use Dies and/or Punches" (here)
Ooh La La Creations "Easter/Spring" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Spring" (here)
Southern Girls "Earn Your Stripes" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, basket - E31, E35, E47
grassy ground - YG11, YG13, YG17
outfits - BV11, BV13, BV17, BG13, BG15, BG18
blanket - YR000, YR01, YR02
doll shoes, tea set - E41, E42, E43, atyou Spica Gold
sky - B41

"Top 3" Apr. 30, 2014 CWWC

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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Giddy Up Pony Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Giddy Up Pony 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.

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

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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 .

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.

Remember to leave your comment below then move along to follow the blog hop route at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, pony face and stick - E31, E35, E47
hat, belt, boots, pony hair - E13, E17, E19
pants , hat, patches - B91, B97 (fade with lightest color technique)
shirt, belt, bandanas - E50, E53, E55
flowers - YR20, YR23, YR27
ground, bandanas - YG11, YG13, YG17



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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Going on a Walk Digi Bells' Blog Hop

It 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.

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To celebrate the newest addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Going on a Walk 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, February 28, 2014 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, March 1, 2014.

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

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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 .

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.

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 . . .

Remember to leave your comment below then move along to follow the blog hop route at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly "Lovely Layers" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Anything Goes" (here)
Sweet Stamps "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Buttons" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Buttons and Bows" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Spring" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "String's the Thing" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Girly" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Buttons" (here)
Crafty Ribbons "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, dog fur, shoes - E31, E35, E47
pants, accessories - RV23, RV14, RV19
shirt, spots - YG11, YG13, YG17
groung shadow - W5, W3, W1, W00
airbrushed sky - B12


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Me Time Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Me Time 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 (here).] 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.

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

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I do not want my delay in posting my photos showing how I've used Elisabeth's newest Me Time digital image to interfere with your participation in the blog hop.  So please tell me how much you love this new image and hop along.

I'll be back soon to add the photos showing how I've used this wonderful image on my project.

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


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

~ Rose

My 2013 Blog Year In Review

I 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 Crafts and Me Stamps, the Digi Bells of Elisabeth Bell's Designs and the lovely ladybugs of Ladybug Crafts Ink 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.

I began the year as a more-experienced blogger. I continue to be inspired by you uber-talented artists 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!!!

There are five individual cards shown below so I enter this post in Debby's My Favourite Five of 2013 for a chance to win her fabulous favorite things candy.  (You can click on each pic to link to the posts for more details.)

Enter until Jan. 11, 2014

In January, I enjoyed rockin' in the New Year with KennyK's ElenaK . . .

February shows my use of the lovely Martini Nikki and several of my coordinating handmade flowers that I really love to make . . .

In March I was officially crowned as a Ladybug with a beautiful tiara - LOL!!!  This tag using Queen of Hearts seemed appropriate to celebrate.

I had way too much fun adding stamped seasonal scenery through the window of Window Seat Billie and paper-piecing drapes to coordinate . . . (winter, spring, summer, fall)

In May, I played around with Photoshop until I learned how to merge digital images.  This example shows Geraldine in Paris . . .

I struggled through the Summer but was able to begin Christmas-time cards using this 'Twas the Night Before Christmas image . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Finally in December, I got inky and messy and had a ton of fun working on this alcohol-inked, stamped, ornament-window tag . . .

While I've been unwell, unmotivated and less than creative, it's been another wonderful year in papercrafting and blogging.

I am ever grateful for your kind words, encouragement and inspiration throughout 2013.

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



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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Witches

The 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!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image with a few highlights added with a Sakura Gelly Roll medium White marker . . .

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

Here's a view of the inside of my card . . .

You can find more inspiration using Elisabeth Bell's digital images at the Digi Bells Design Team blog here and many rubberstamp and clear stamp images at the Elisabeth Bell's World challenge blog here.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Ribbon" (here)
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Spooky" (here)
Simon Says Stamp "Halloween or Halloween Colors" (here)
Crafty Creations "Halloween Characters" (here)
Divas by Design "Spooked" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Spooktacular" (here)
Paper Crafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Southern Girls "Shine On" (here)
Stampin' For the Weekend "Something Spooky" (here)
Fashionable Stamping "Make a Card" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
broom handle, pumpkin stems - E31, E35, E37
broom bristles - Y21, Y26, Y28 + atyou Spica Gold
pumpkins, clothing trim - E02, E04, E09
hat, cloak - V20, V22, V25, V28
clothing trim - G40, G43, G46
spider, web - atyou Spica Silver
airbrushed background - Y21


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Li'l Witch on the Moon Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Li'l Witch on the Moon 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 (here).] 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.

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


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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.

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.

Here's how the inside looks . . .

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



I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Creative Card Crew "Sun, Moon and Stars" (here) - Moon and Stars
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Ribbon" (here)
Crafty Creations "Sparkle and Shine" (here)
A&T Digi Des/Emerald Faeries "Sparkle" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Non-Scary Halloween" (here)
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Autumn Colors" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Autumn/Fall Colours!" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Happy Halloween Hues" (here)
Crafty Ribbons "Anything Goes with Ribbon" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
broom handle - E31, E35, E37
broom bristles - Y21, Y26, Y28
stars, dress, hat - YG91, YG93, YG95
hat band, patches - E02, E04, E09
(moon - painted with Golden Rod Stickles; ghosts - painted with Star Dust Stickles)


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Apple Berry Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to the Elisabeth Bell Design's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Apple Berry 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 (here).] 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.

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


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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 digital stamp by Elisabeth Bell to make a scene 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.

 

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.

This view shows the layers of the scenery elements of my side-step card.

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Monochrome" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Pretty Ribbons" (here)
Southern Girls "The World in Monochrome" (here)
Creative Craft "Use Ribbon" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Dies and Punches" (here) - everything is OLD except for the digi image
Crafty Ribbons "Monochrome" (here)
Elphine House Australia "Simply Cute" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Favorite Stamp Brand" (here) - Elisabeth Bell Designs


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, pie, basket - E31, E35, E47
apples - YG91, YG95, YG97
leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17
hat, top, knickers, apron, mitts, floor background - E40, E41, E43, 0
ribbons atyou Spica Olive
faux suede scribbled wall background - YG91


On 9/27/13, Elisabeth Bell wrote:  "Rooossee, your card is absolutely EXQUISITE!!"

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How to Print Prepare Digital Image for "No Lines" Technique using Photoshop Elements 8
FIRST STEP
Select File tab; Select Open then select .jpg or .png image
Select Image tab
Slide to Convert Color Profile
Select Convert to (*) Profile

SECOND STEP
Select Layer tab
Slide to New Adjustment Layer
Select Hue/Saturation
Mode:  Normal Opacity: 50
Adjustments show at right; slide Lightness to far right

Select File tab then Save As:  .jpg copy file then print image
Do NOT save changes to your original .png image or you will LOSE your digi investment!!!

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.

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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Shaped Cards

The 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!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Pretty Lady with apple basket clear stamp image . . .

 

Here's a view of the inside of my shaped card . . .

This shows a side view of my apple shaped tent card, ready for display . . .

You can find more inspiration using Elisabeth Bell's digital images at the Digi Bells Design Team blog here and many rubberstamp and clear stamp images at the Elisabeth Bell's World challenge blog here.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
ABC Challenge "V for Very Cute" (here)
Elphine House "Simply Cute" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Back to School" (here) - Apple for Teacher
All Sorts "Button Up" (here) - worm button
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Ribbons "Anything Goes with Ribbon" (here)
Marianne's Design Divas "Anything Goes" (here)
Sweet Stamps "Roses" (here) - Roses in her Hair
Oldie But Goodie "Dies and Punches" (here) - very old red gingham ribbon
Whimsy Stamps "Masculine Cards" (here) - For a Male Teacher from a female student


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, basket - E31, E35, E47
apples, roses, flowers - R20, R22, R27
blouse, grass, leaves - YG91, YG95, YG97
pants, smock, headband - B91, B95, B97
airbrushed masked cloud sky - B91, W1, W0, W00, 0


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Sizzling Summer Days

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

This sweet little lady shares a picnic snack with her bunny friend while they wait to watch the amazing interaction of colors in a spectacular show performed by nature's sun set.  You can find this wonderful rubberstamp image designed by Elisabeth Bell for the Whimsy Stamps Little Cottage Cuties Collection here.  This image evokes a peaceful feeling for me and I suspect the recipient of my card using this image will feel the same.  I intend to share this card with someone who is handling a difficult situation in the hopes that they'll find comfort through my card art.

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

 

Cosmo Cricket's Love Notes - Always patterned paper is layered with Bazzill autumn-toned cardstock to form my easel card.  An Offray 5/8" green paper ribbon provides a grounding element for my cluster of Close To My Heart Mini Medley Chocolate Shades flowers with brad centers and Sweet Stamps Sweet Cuts Elegant Leaves die cuts.  A double and offset die cut of Sweet Stamps Sweet Cuts Mini Medallion in orange and green draws the setting sun out of my image and onto my card front and base.  A few simple brads accent the upper left corner.

I ran the Sweet Stamps Sweet Cuts Flutterby No. 2 die cuts through my Xyron "x" twice then covered the sticky surface with Sparkle N Sprinkle's Crystal Ice Glitter for amazing sparkle.  Ranger's Inkssentials Black Enamel Accent gives shiny dimension to the butterfly body and antennae.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Sunset Rose rubberstamp image . . .

 

The base of the card includes a lovely multi-font stamped sentiment from Stamp Oasis . . .

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

You can find more inspiration using Elisabeth Bell's digital images at the Digi Bells Design Team blog here and many rubberstamp and clear stamp images at the Elisabeth Bell's World challenge blog here.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Sweet Stamps "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Creations Challenges "Shabby Chic" (here)
Whimsy Stamps "Clean and Simple" (here)
Charisma Cardz "More Than One Fold" (here)
Paper Crafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Southern Girls "The Warm Fuzzies" (here)
Stampin' For the Weekend "Butterflies" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Flower Power" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, basket, bunny - E31, E35, E47
roses on hat - E02, E04, E08
leaves on hat - BG93, BG95, BG99
ground grass - BG90, 0
dress, bonnet, sun - E93, E95, E97, E99
airbrushed sky - Y00, YR01, R21, B52, W5


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Sweet Surprises Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Sweet Surprises 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 (here).] Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, August 30, 2013 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, August 31, 2013.

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


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I do not want my delay in posting my photos showing how I've used Elisabeth's newest Sweet Surprises digital image to interfere with your participation in the blog hop.  So please tell me how much you love this new image and hop along.

Here's a view of my Copic-filled image.  I used the My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio Set as masks when airbrushing my background.

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




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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Christmas in July

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your Christmas-themed projects.  A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND two stamps courtesy of our very own Digi Bell Lynda!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

I've used this sweet clear stamp image called Twas the Night Before Christmas designed by Elisabeth Bell for Belles 'n Whistles.  These sleepy children dream happily while waiting for Santa's visit.

This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I also stamped my image onto Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses Glazed Apple patterned paper then fussy cut the pillow and blanket.  I used my Copic colors to add shadows after adhering the pieces to my image.  Hampton Art's Sprinkle Flocking Set provides white dimensional and velvety texture over Santa's hat, jacket and pant cuffs.

Layers of Bazzill brown cardstock with My Mind's Eye I Believe "Reindeer" double-sided patterned paper form my easel card.  I covered a piece of Grafix medium weight chipboard with the opposite side of the paper then die cut it using a Sizzix Clear Scallop Square die to frame my image.  The edges are inked with Prima's Dark Bark chalk ink.

 

A Memory Box Holly Vine, cut into two pieces back up other Christmas greenery made from a McGill pine branch and Punch Bunch birch, oak and holly leaves.  Layers of Punch Bunch daisies with Yellow Stickles at the center form my handmade Christmas paper white flowers.  A few Punch Bunch mini kikyou flowers and Xmas Red Stickles accent my holly vine.

 

 

Here's a view of the front of my completed card showing my use of Belles 'n Whistles Twas the Night Before Christmas, as designed by Elisabeth Bell, surrounded by Christmas greenery and flowers . . .

 

The inside of my card is decorated to coordinate with the front and contains a stamped sentiment from a Kraftin' Kimmie's Christmas Clara set.  My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose Hattie "Buddies" Buttons are tied with My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Fiddlesticks "Lucky" twine.

 

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

 



 

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Christmas All Year Long "It's All About Santa" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Punches/Die Cuts" (here)
Sweet Stampin' "Christmas in July" (here)
Dream Valley "Fancy Folds" (here)
Cards for Men "Christmas in July" (here)
Sweet Stamps "Christmas Greenery" (here)
Elphine House Australia "Christmas in July" (here)
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Inspirations "BINGO" (here) - top row, first column


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, chair legs, cookies - E31, E35, E47
Santa's beard, bells, book cover - C1, C3, C5
Santa's suit, plate - R22, R29, R59
Santa's boots, sack - T0, T6, T9
bear - E13, E17, E19, R22
holly, tree, pillow, cup - G40, G43, G46
chair - Y13, Y26, Y28
girl pj's, slippers - V12, V25, V28
shadows to paper pieced blanket and pillow - W1, W3, W5
airbrushed ground - E11, Y26, E15


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Fairy Merrily Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the newest addition to Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.

How can you win your own Fairy Merrily digi image? You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog. [You can find the full list of 12 other blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).] Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, July 26, 2013 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, July 27, 2013.

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


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I've used the newly released Fairy Merrily digital stamp by Elisabeth Bell on a side-open card.  This view shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image before I painted Diamond Stickles over her wings.

 

Bazzill's dark purple, light purple and light olive cardstock is layered with both sides of SEI's Diane Evening Tea double-sided patterned paper to form my card.  I used the "beyond the edge" die cutting technique with Lifestyle Crafts Large Ovals set to shape my image and allow her wings and petal tutu to flow over the edges of the oval.  A Crafty Secrets Little Dancer small set sentiment is stamped onto a Lifestyle Crafts Tag It Kit tag that's topped with an Offray 1/8" light green triple ribbon bow.  A Spellbinders Garden Weave die cut adds some movement to the lower right corner while a Zva Creative's green rhinestone swirl peeks out from a few Petaloo Premier The Penny Lane Garden Collection Forget Me Nots in mint to accent the lower left corner.

I printed a reduced scanned version of my colored image onto the lower right of the inside, leaving most of the area blank so I can share handwritten thoughts later.

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


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
One Stitch at a Time "Use a Digi" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Photo Inspiration" (here) - purple, green
Sweet Stamps "Anything Goes" (here)
Tuesday Throwdown "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Creations "Time to Sparkle" (here)
Divas by Design "Tags" (here)
Creative Card Crew "The Great Outdoors" (here)
Oldie But Goodie "In the Garden" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Girly" (here)
Crafty Ribbons "Clean and Simple + Ribbon" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
ballet slippers, top, leaves - YG21, YG23, YG25
tutu, flowers - V22, V25, V28
wings - V91, V93, V95, V99, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97
flower centers atyou Spica Lemon
airbrushed background YG21, V20


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

~ Rose