Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Vintage

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

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

I've added Copic color to Kraft cardstock and used the Beyond the Edge technique when diecutting this image with a Spellbinders Oval then layered it onto a Spellbinders Labels Five die cut.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . .

I've used Punch Bunch medium and small cosmos with a mini sun and McGill pine branch to create my Bachelor's Button handmade flowers.  A Paper Shaper daisy, mini sun and Punch Bunch small birch leaf form my small daisies.  A light layer of Diamond Stickles adds some sparkle to my blooms and attracts a butterfly that lands nearby.  Here's a closer view of one of my flower clusters . . .

A Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Deep Edge Punch provides a border while Sizzlits photo corners adorn my faux stitched layer of KaiserCraft These Days Collection Reunion patterned paper.  My easel card is formed with Bazzill cardstock in Rain, Olive and Cool Cantaloupe.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Forest Green ribbon bow adds a formal touch.  My handcut flag shows an It's your birthday... sentiment from a Close To My Heart Card Chatter - Birthday set.  Here's a closer view of my card front . . .

A loving Birthday Love Peace rubberstamp sentiment from Endless Creations seems appropriate for the inside of my card.  Here's a closer view of the inside of my card . . .

Here's a view of my completed easel card showing how I've used the Fairy Tales digital image, by Sara Burrier, for my vintage card . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz "Fancy Folds" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Spring Flowers" (here)
Paper Play "Things with Wings" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Shabby Chic and/or Vintage" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Things with Wings" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Anything Goes" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Die Cuts and Punches" (here)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Ribbon or Twine" (here)
Southern Girls Challenge "Fancy Folds" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Use Kraft" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
pants, fairy dress - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78
top, fairy wings - YR0000, YR00, YR02
leaves, grass - G82, G85, G99
book - YR12, YR15, YR18
rock - E40, E42, E44
airbrushed background - G82, BG72

"Top 3" April 24, 2012 Creative Card Crew

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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Li'l Lynda's Piano Forte

I'm so glad that I made some time to play with this sweet digital image designed by Elisabeth Bell called Li'l Lynda's Piano Forte.  This sweet little lady is dressed in her best as she sings her little heart out while playing the piano for her doll, puppy and everybody else who cares to listen.  You can find her at the Elisabeth Bell Digital Gallery (here).

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image, sized smaller (just 2 1/2" tall) to fit inside of a die cut oval . . .

My sentiment, stamped onto a QuicKutz mini tag, is from a Close To My Heart Annotations set.  A Zip Sweetheart alphabet die forms the letter "B" that I added to my sentiment.  A jump ring holds a brass "wish" charm.

The coordinating handmade flowers are made from my card scraps with punches.  The Bachelor's Button is formed from a Punch Bunch medium and small cosmos, mini sun, and McGill pine branch.  My small daisies are formed from a Paper Shaper 6-petal daisy and Punch Bunch mini sun and birch leaf.  I painted a light layer of Diamond Stickles over each for added glimmer.  Here's a closer view of my flower cluster . . .

I've layered TPC Studio Party Hearty Birthday Wishes and Birthday Candles double-sided patterned paper with Bazzill cardstock to form my square criss-cross card. A Magnolia Doohickeys Tilda Lace Die cut edge provides a sweet lacey border for each side of my criss-cross. I die cut my image and matting using Spellbinders Classic Ovals and Scalloped Ovals.  This photo shows my completed criss-cross birthday card where I've used the Li'l Lynda's Piano Forte digital image designed by Elisabeth Bell . . .

The stamped sentiment on the insert of my card is from a Stampin' Up! Elegant Greetings set.

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

You can find more inspiration using Elisabeth Bell's digital images at the Digi Bells Design Team blog here.

Set aside some time to join the Digi Bells this Friday, April 20th, for their monthly blog hop and a chance to win one of Elisabeth's newest digi images.  You still have time to submit your entry at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog - Shabby Chic/Distressing challenge  for a chance to win TWO digi images of your choice!


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Digital Tuesday "Birthdays" (here)
Divas by Design "Charmed, I'm Sure" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Fancy Folds" (here)
Paper Crafting Journey "3 or more patterned papers" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Anything Goes" (here)
Sir Stampalot "Happy Birthday" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
blonde hair - Y13, Y26, Y28
dress, bow, dolls skirt and shoes - B32, B34, B37
pillow roses - G12, G14, G16
pillow - YR0000, YR00, YR02
piano - T9, T6, T0
puppy - E50, E53, E55
shoe, slip - E41, 0
airbrushed background - BG72, B32



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

~ Rose

Card Art: Horizontal Criss Cross Card

I spent some time with the makings of a horizontal criss cross card.  I let the dimensions of this 4 1/4" tall x 5 1/2" wide card dictate the size and location of my image and embellishments.  Hmmm.  I've got some thinkin' to do in order for this to turn out close to how I'd like it to look.

As I hoped to allow part of the insert to show, my image had to be fairly small.  When using a digi image, I can easily resize the image to fit.  Instead, I put my Stamp-a-ma-jig to task and, with the help of a negative mask, I found a way to stamp a select part of an Elisabeth Bell Belles 'n Whistles Story Time image into a die cut oval.

Here's a closer view of my partially stamped, Copic-filled image where I've added a word stamped from a pre-inked stamp set:

Handmade flowers are formed from layers of an EK Success Paper Shapers small 6-petal daisy, a Punch Bunch mini sun and birch leaf.  As the flowers were punched from Bazzill Pink Bling, I only painted Diamond Stickles over the sun centers and the leaves for some special sparkle.

A sentiment from a Hero Arts' clear Elephants set was just the right size for this insert . . .

Triangles cut from Best Creations' A Walk in the Garden glitter paper pad add some sparkly patterns to my Bazzill cardstock.  Some QuicKutz Revolution Flourishes and Prima Say it in Pearls Swirls Cream add movement to the striped paper.  The belly-band of the card, covered with a Satin Sensations Island Blue 5/8" ribbon, wraps completely around the back and slides off easily. A Tim Holtz Charm Clip holds a warped clock charm. I've inserted a hot pink pearl heart Maya Road Trinket Pin into the bow.  Here's a pic of the front of my criss-cross card showing my use of part of Elisabeth Bell's Belles 'n Whistles Story Time image . . .

You can also find wonderful Elisabeth Bell digital images at her online gallery here.  Visit the Digi Bells Design Team blog here for digi design team inspiration.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Belles 'n Whistles "Butterflies" (here)
Elphine House "Easter Colors/Pastels" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "BINGO" (here) - covered everything but lace
One Stop Craft "Pastel and DieCuts" (here)
Crafty Emma's "Swirls and Pearls" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Sundae Bar - Use 2:  Kraft, lace, die cuts and/or charms" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Spring is in the Air" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Spring/Pastel Colors" (here)
All Sorts "Color BINGO" (here) - covered everything but kraft and yellow
Tuesday Throwdown "Stick Pins" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, tree bark - E31, E35, E47
leaves - G82, G85, G99
top - RV91, RV95, RV99
coveralls - BG70, BG72, BG78
flowers, hairbow, butterfly - R81, R85, R89
book - G20, G24, G28
bird - R02, W1, W3
book pages - W3, W1, 0
straw hat - E40, E41, E42, E43, E44
airbrushed background - B21, G24, BG72, R85, E35


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

~ Rose

Sizzix Big Shot Pro Carry All Box

I'm looking forward to our family gathering for our Easter Breakfast meal and want to include a small candy filled favor at each place setting.  In comes the Sizzix Big Shot Pro Carry All Box.  In hardly any time at all, I had seven sweet Easter Blessings favors.

The latest Miss Caroline collection by My Mind's Eye provides beautiful Spring-, pastel-colored plaids and florals.  The Sizzix Big Shot Pro Carry All Box die made it so easy to die cut the shape of this perfectly sized favor bag.  The scored lines made it simple to adhere the single tab.

I used Spellbinders Circles dies to cut a window then adhered a piece of transparency to the inside of the box so treats can be easily viewed without opening the container.  I adhered sticky back flocked paper in Dark Chocolate to grungeboard then used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Mini Bunny for a sweet corner embellishment.  I added a bow of JoAnn's Mini Dot Bright Yellow or Lavender 1/8" ribbon to the bunny's neck.  A bottom border of Sizzix Grass adds to my scene.  A little EK Success Adornments fibers tied around the handle adds a bit of fun fluff.

My Sizzlits scalloped tags with a gold eyelet, stamped with a JustRite Spring Words set "Easter Blessings" sentiment, are tied on with twine.
In just minutes, I was able to add several varieties of individually wrapped chocolates for my guests.

May your Easter be overflowing with sweetness!  Enjoy!

I'm entering this project into the following challenges:
Hooked on Crafts "Easter" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Bunnies" (here)
Creative Craft "Anything but a Card" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Use Your Favorite Tool" (here) - Sizzix Big Shot Pro
Creative Inspirations "Easter" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Chipboard or Stickers" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "I Want Candy!" (here)
Craft Us Crazy "Anything but a Card" (here)
One Stop Craft "Pastel and Die Cuts" (here)
Secret Crafter "Easter" (here)


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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Butterflies and Bows

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

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

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

It makes me happy when I'm able to create handmade flowers that coordinate perfectly with my project.  I've used All Night Media and EK Success Paper Shaper small blossoms, Punch Bunch small and mini blossoms, mini suns and small birch leaves with a Spellbinders Foliage die cut to provide coordinated flowers.  All are painted with a layer of Diamond Stickles glitter glue for extra sparkle.  My Favorite Things Die-namics Butterflies add some dimension. I've cut one set of wings away from the body then glued just the bottom to the back. I added a "v" shape of size 20 cotton thread to the back of the body for antennae. Glossy Accents over the body provides some roundness.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" ribbon bow adds a formal touch. My Mind's Eye twine holds my Technique Tuesday "Spring" and Close To My Heart "miracle" stamped QuicKutz tags.  Here's a closer view of my flower cluster . . .

Bo Bunny's Gabrielle Collection vintage butterfly paper is layered with Bazzill cardstock to form my card.  A Memory Box Butterfly Chain borders the bottom area.  Here's a closer view of my card front . . .

A sentiment from an older Stampin' Up! Miracle of Spring set seems appropriate for the inside of my card.  Here's a closer view of the inside of my card . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Cupcake Craft "Sewing Box" (here) - twine, ribbon, stitching around frame of front
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)
ABC Challenge "M for Magical" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Anything Goes "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Use Your Favorite Tool" (here) - Purple Cow Trimmer
Flutterby Wednesdays "Open" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Say It With Flowers" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
eyes, clothes, wings - BG11, BG23, BG49, R11, R14, R17


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Creative Genius

I'm thrilled to have a chance to play with this sweet digital image designed by Elisabeth Bell called Creative Genius.  This image was showcased by the Digi Bells during a November 2011 blog hop (here) and I won this beauty by participating.  Yay me!!!  You can find her at the Elisabeth Bell Digital Gallery (here).

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

I've layered spots and stripes patterned paper from a Wild Rose Studio Spring Fling paper stack and some cardstock.  A Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Spiral Arches edge punch provides a center border.  I die cut my image and matting using Spellbinders Large Labels and the Grand Large Labels.  My sentiment is from a Stampin' Up! All-Year Cheer I set.

My favorite part of adding handmade flower clusters is that they coordinate so well with my project as I punch or die cut the flowers from my project scraps.  Here I've used CarlaCraft Kikyou in large, medium and small, CarlaCraft Cosmos in large and medium, as well as Punch Bunch mini suns and a McGill pine branch punch.  I painted a light layer of Diamond Stickles over each for added glimmer.  Here's a closer view of one of my flower clusters . . .

This pic shows my card front . . .

The stamped sentiment inside of my card is from a Hero Arts Just Find Me set.

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

This photo shows my completed easel card where I've used the Creative Genius digital image designed by Elisabeth Bell . . .

You can find more inspiration using Elisabeth Bell's digital images at the Digi Bells Design Team blog here.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Purple Frog "Anything Goes" (here)
Ladybug Crafts "Spots and Stripes" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Dots and Stripes" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Cute and Cuddly" (here) - kitty loves cuddling
Crafty Catz "Use a Digi" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Say It With Flowers" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "New" (here) - new image I've never used before



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, chair/table legs, cat fur - E31, E35, E47
pants, headband, cat bow - BG11, BG15, BG18
glass of water - B000, BG000, 0
top, slipper - YR21, YR24, NEW YR27
chair bows - RV11, RV14, RV17
table cloth - E43, E42, E41, E40
airbrushed background - E31, BG11



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

~ Rose