Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Standing Pretty

This adorable little girl designed by Elisabeth Bell for Sweet Pea Stamps is named Standing Pretty.  You can find her at the Sweet Pea Stamps online store here. 

Here's my Copic-filled version:

She's dressed in pretty Spring colors to coordinate with my Creative Imaginations patterned paper and several layers of cardstock.

It is so satisfying to me to have my handmade flowers coordinate with my project.  Here I've used my card scraps to punch shapes for three different sized daisies . . .

A Spellbinders scalloped rectangle shapes my rubberstamped image as well as my Endless Creations' Birthday Love Peace sentiment inside.  This photo shows the inside of my side-open card . . .

A couple of My Minds Eye Union Square "Favorite" pearl brads adorn each side of my image, while an Endless Creations greeting marks one corner with a Satin Sensations 5/8" Citrus ribbon bow.  Here's the completed card front showing my version of Sweet Pea Stamps' Standing Pretty image by Elisabeth Bell:

If you'd like to see how I dressed Standing Pretty in Christmas colors, you can find that card here.

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:
Elphine House Australia "Everything Is Coming Up Daisies" (here)
Belles 'n Whistles "Spring is in the Air" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Ribbon and Pearls" (here)
Stamptacular Sunday "Spring Bling" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Flowers" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Birthday" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Birthday" (here)
AT Digital Designs/Emerald Faerie Garden "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Catz "Flowers" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Layers" (here)

"Top 3" May 15, 2012 A&T Emerald Faeries

"Top 3" May 7, 2012 Ladybug Crafts Ink

 

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
dress, bow - R81, R83, R85, R89
daisy - G40, NEW G43, NEW G46, Y38, W3, 0
airbrushed background - G43, B41



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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Favorite Color Combo

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see your Favorite Color Combo.  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 sponsor here.

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

Copic Mini Lesson/Tip

This image makes a perfect example for practicing the technique of coloring through layers.  The stamp artist clearly indicates that the dragonfly's wings are transparent by adding broken lines of the background image through the left set of dragonfly wings.  When filling this image, it's best to work on the object we see first or which is closer to us so the dragonfly wings need to be colored first.  If they're transparent then use a thin line of Copic color to outline just the inside edges of the wings and veins then soften that Copic outline with the colorless blender.  When it's dry, then you can add a lighter, faded shade of the background color only to those areas of the wings where there is not already color in place.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . .

I've used Punch Bunch medium and small cosmos with a mini sun to create my purple Bachelor's Button handmade flower.  A Paper Shaper daisy, mini sun and Punch Bunch small birch leaf form my small accent daisies.  A light layer of Star Dust Stickles adds some sparkle to my blooms and attracts a dragonfly that lands nearby.  Here's a closer view of my flower cluster . . .

A loving Special Day rubberstamp sentiment from Endless Creations seems appropriate for the insert of my card.   Here's a closer view of the inside of my card . . .

Two patterned sheets from the lovely Memory Box Viola 6x6 paper pack layered with Bazzill cardstock form my square criss-cross card.  I've added Spellbinders Ironwork Accents border and half circle for a decorative element.  A Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Rectangle shapes my image.  I've cut apart Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork to fit both pieces of my card.  A Memory Box Willow Dragonfly, with vellum wings, lands near one corner of my image.  A Dove of the East dragonfly charm hangs from a Satin Sensations 5/8" Island Blue Satin bow.  Here's a closer view of my completed criss-cross card showing how I've used the Dahlia digital image, by Hannah Lynn . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Craft Us Crazy "Favorite Stamp Company" (here) - Crafts and Me Stamps
Delicious Doodles "BINGO" (here) - gems, ribbon, punches, dies, flowers
Dream Valley "For a Special Lady" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Flowers" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Bugs and Blooms" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Ribbon" (here)
Anything Goes "Things with Wings" (here)
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Die Cuts and Punches" (here)



Copics used:
wings - B12, 0; V20, 0
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17
flower petals - V20, NEW V22, V25, NEW V28
eyes - C1, C0, B12, B16, B18
sunlight - Y00


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Penny Black's Nose-Kiss

This cute image of two sweet and loving furry bears, balancing a large heart between them, can be used for many occasions.  As Spring is known as nature's mating season, this image also symbolizes springtime.  It's named Nose-Kiss and is available as a rubberstamp by Penny Black.

Once my image is filled with Copic color and has dried well, I use a negative mask and the nasty rag technique to add furry texture to my bears' fur.  You can find other examples of how I've used the nasty rag technique here.  Below is a closer view of my Copic-filled Nose-Kiss . . .

To form my easel card, I've layered blocks of Wild Rose Studio Spring Fling patterned papers with bright, coordinating smooth cardstock.  A Martha Stewart butterfly border punch edges the middle of the card near the wrapped Offray 1/8" blue ribbon and bow.

A large handmade Chrysanthemum formed from a Fiskars Oopsie Daisy, Marvy Uchida daisy, EK Success daisy and oak leaf punches rests on one corner of my Spellbinders Grand Large Labels die cut image while a few more handmade flowers, remaining from a previous card, rest below a ribbon bow.  Here's a view of my card front . . .

Flower petals and leaves are painted with Diamond Stickles or Star Dust Stickles for amazing sparkle.  Here's a closer view of one of my flower clusters . . .

A few coordinating Basic Grey small buttons are scattered around my One and Only sentiment from Art Gone Wild! on the inside of my card.  This pic shows the inside of my card . . .

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Penny Black Saturday Challenge "May Day! Spring-themed" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Ribbon" (here)
Creative Craft "Animal Antics" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Buttons and/or Bows" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Animal Magic" (here)
Crafty Catz "Anything Goes" (here)
Secret Crafter "Cute 'n Fluffy" (here)
One Stop Craft "Recipe = 1 image, 2 designer papers, 3 embellis" (here) buttons, ribbon, flowers

Copics used:
bears' fur - E31, E35, E47, E93 (cheeks); Nasty Rag Technique E49
heart, flower petals - RV11, RV14, RV17
sailor top - BG11, BG15, BG18, W3, W1, W00, 0
flower centers - Y11, Y15, Y19
airbrushed background - torn paper clouds BG11; Cheery Lynn grass border mask G82, G85


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Spring Is In the Air

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your Spring projects with lots of flowers and Springtime colors.  A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND TWO clear stamps, designed by Elisabeth Bell, from Elphine House Australia.  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.  I'm happy to participate in this challenge as a Guest Designer.

I've created a bright and cheerful card using this wonderful Little Curls rubberstamped image designed by Elisabeth Bell for Sweet Pea Stamps.  You can find her at the Sweet Pea Stamps online store here.  Teresa at Crafts and Me Stamps in the UK carries a wonderful selection of Sweet Pea Stamps so if you're in the UK, you can also find this sweet image here.  This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

I've layered Wild Rose Studio Spring Fling patterned papers with bright, coordinating smooth cardstock. A Martha Stewart Lace Heart punched edge borders the middle of the card near the wrapped Offray 1/8" pink ribbon and Wrights 1/4" lace.  My Little Curls image is shaped using Letterpress Large Circles over Letterpress Large Scalloped Circles.  The sentiment lying near my image is from an older Stampin' Up! And Everything Nice set.  Handmade flowers surround the lower right portion of my image's shape.

A variety of handmade flowers also borders an Inky Antics stamped sentiment on the inside of my card.  Here's a closer view of my handmade flowers.  They're all made of shapes punched from my card's scraps with Star Dust Stickles painted over them.

This photo shows the inside of my card . . .

Here's a view of my completed Springtime easel card where I've used Sweet Pea Stamps' Little Curls rubberstamped image as designed by Elisabeth Bell . . .

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 Spring Is In the Air challenge!


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Belles 'n Whistles "Spring Is In the Air" (here)
Elphine House "It's a Girl Thing" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Anything Goes" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Sparkle and Shine" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Loads of Layers" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Anything Goes" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Let's Get Cute" (here)
Stamptacular Sunday "Loaded with Layers - 3 or more" (here)
Ooh La La Creations "Bold and Bright" (here)
Bunny Zoes Crafts "Ribbon or Twine" (here)




Reminder:  The wonderful designers At Joan's Gardens (here) are looking for six guests to showcase handmade flowers for their May 15th blog hop. Flowers can be made from dies or punches.  If you enjoy making handmade flowers then head over to Joan's.  They're accepting entries until tomorrow the 26th at 6am EST.


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
pants - BG11, BG15, BG18
shirt - RV11, RV14, RV17
dots - YR21, YR24, YR27
airbrushed background - G82, G85, G99, BG11


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Chrysanthemum by Sara Burrier

This lovely fairy, gently holding a pompom Chrysanthemum in her hands, makes a lovely border for inspirational quotes and/or poems.  She has been designed by Sara Burrier exclusively for Crafts and Me Stamps and is available as a digital image.

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

To form my easel card, I've layered blocks of Wild Rose Studio Spring Fling patterned papers with bright, coordinating smooth cardstock.  A Fiskars Greek Key punched edge borders the middle of the card near the wrapped sheer orange swirls ribbon.

An EK Success punched photo corner adorns one corner of my card front.  A few coordinating Basic Grey small buttons line my sentiment from a Stampin' Up! Summer by the Sea set.  Larger buttons are in line under the ribbon bow near my large handmade Chrysanthemum formed from a Fiskars Oopsie Daisy, Marvy Uchida daisy, EK Success daisy and oak leaf punches.  Here's a view of my card front . . .

The inside of my card holds a saying from a Stampin' Up! For Father set along with a handmade flower cluster consisting of the smaller daisy punched shapes.  All flower petals and leaves are painted with Diamond Stickles or Star Dust Stickles for amazing sparkle.  Here's a closer view of my flower cluster . . .

This pic shows the inside of my card . . .

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

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly "A Stitch in Time" (here)
Crafty Sentiments Monthly Challenge "Spring Creations" (here)
Emerald Faerie Garden "Dazzle It" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "All Buttoned Up" (here)
Crafty Emma's Store "Button It! - more than one button" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Anything Goes" (here)
Ooh La La Creations "Bold and Bright" (here)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Ribbon or Twine" (here)

The wonderful designers At Joan's Gardens (here) are looking for six guests to showcase handmade flowers for their May 15th blog hop.  Flowers can be made from dies or punches.  Making handmade flowers makes me happy especially since I can make them using my project scraps so the flowers coordinate so well.  If you like to make handmade flowers then head over to Joan's and submit your entry while there's still time.

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
gown - BG11, BG15, BG18
mum - YR21, YR24, NEW YR27
wings - above + RV11, RV14, RV17
airbrushed background - BG11

"Top 3" Apr. 28, 2012 Crafty Emma's Store

"Top 3" Apr. 30, 2012 Ooh La La Creations

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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Peek-A-Bunny AND Easter Basket Digi Bells' Blog Hop

To celebrate the two newest additions to Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery (here), the Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a blog hop.  I'm thrilled to participate in this hop as a guest designer for the Digi Bells.  Yay!!!

How can you win your own Peek-A-Bunny OR Easter Basket digi image?  You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog.  [You can find the full list of 13 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 May 4, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Another way to win your choice of one of the new images will be to do the hop, leave comments and then to make a "Spring Flowers" card using ANY Elisabeth Bell image and post it on the Digi Bells' Blog (here).  This will also end on May 4, 2012 at 9 AM Arizona time and the winner will also be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, May 5, 2012.


* * * * *

I've used Peek-A-Bunny on the front of an easel card.  Cardstock layered with Best Creation's Bunny Love double-sided patterned glitter paper provides a busy Easter-themed background.  A QuicKutz Antique Doily and Lace accent my image while a layered strip of Cheery Lynn Designs Grass borders the bottom.  QuicKutz eggs are hidden throughout the grassy border.  A Just Rite Spring Words set sentiment lies near my image.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Peek-A-Bunny digi image . . .

Here's a view of the inside where I've fussy cut my Copic-filled Elisabeth Bell's Easter Basket digi image and adhered it near my Stampin' Up! Miracle of Spring set sentiment . . .

I've punched flowers using a Fiskars Oopsie Daisy punch, Marvy Uchida medium daisy, Punch Bunch small and mini sun to form my coordinating Gerber Daisies.  QuicKutz oak leaves surround my handmade flowers.  Here's a closer view of one of my Gerber Daisies . . .

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

Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your next stop at the wonderfully-talented Wendy'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 easel card into the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes "Anything Goes" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Die Cuts and Punches" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Easter" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Easter" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Use a Digi" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Anything Goes" (here)
Paper Play "Animal Antics" (here)
Ooh La La Creations "Bold and Bright" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Bright" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "Bling" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
leaves, stems, grass - YG11, YG13, YG17
basket bow, dress - R43, R46, R59
flowers - Y00, Y02, Y08, YR07
shirt, shoes, eggs - BG000, BG02, BG05
bunny ear, eggs - RV11, RV14, RV17
eggs - YR20, YR21, YR24, B0000, B00, B02, V20, V25, V28
bunny - E21, E25, E29
apron - E42, E41, E40, 0
airbrushed background - YG11, BG02


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

~ Rose