Sizzix Big Shot Pro Tea Pot Box with Sassy Studios' Pin Up Kitty

I 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 here.

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 here before midnight EDT on February 13th.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


I'm entering this project into the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Stitching" (here)
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Love Notes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp "Have a Heart" (here)
Divas by Design "Die Cuts" (here)
Crafty Catz "Anything Goes" (here)
Winter Wonderland "Digi Days" (here)
Stampin' For the Weekend "Anything but a Card" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Die Cuts/Punches" (here)
Sweet Stampin' "Love/Valentines" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00, E95, W3 (over stockings)
hair, eyes, tail - E31, E35, E47
ears, collar, outfit, shoes - R27, R21 (Fade with Lightest Color Technique)


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

~ Rose

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: Colour Combo Red AND White

The current challenge by the Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge is to create a red and white project in honor of St. George's Day, the Patron Saint of England.  Hop over to enter your project for a chance to win TWO cling stamps (or FOUR if you use a Ladybug Crafts image!). You can find out more about this challenge and the wonderfully talented Ladybugs here.

Note:  All Ladybug Crafts Ink cling stamps are currently 70% off!!!  It's definitely time to head over and see what's left!!!

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Ladybug Crafts Ink carries a fabulous line of The Teenagers digital images featuring Jess and Josh that I've found to be unique and perfect for using on current day projects to share loving thoughts and wishes with teens.  I've used The Teenagers Texting Jess to create a friendship card.

This view shows my Copic-filled image.

Layers of Bazzill white and red cardstock with Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses Caroling double-sided patterned paper form my card.  The diamond patterned side covers most of my card front while a strip of the pattern from the other side grounds my card elements.  A QuicKutz nesting tag cookie cutter die cut set provided the removable tag with a star eyelet peeking out from behind my image.  Three Basic Grey colored buttons accented with My Minds Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up "Cute" Twine act as a simple corner embellishment.  The "Friendship is a together thing" stamped sentiment is from a Crafty Secrets Large Wizard of Oz set.  The "Can't wait to see you!" stamped sentiment is from Inky Antics.  I used Adirondack Brights Watermelon dye ink on a rose stamp from an Impression Obsession clear Wreaths and Garlands - Floral Set to overlay my sentiments.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink The Teenagers Texting Jess . . .

The inside is layered similar to the front and is left open to include a handwritten note or stamped sentiment . . .

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


I'm entering this card into the following challenges . . .
Paper Crafting Journey "Use a Sentiment" (here)
Southern Girls "Button Up or Show Flair" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Monochromatic" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Friendship" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Monochromatic" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Diamonds" (here)
Fab 'n Funky "1 image, 2 patterned papers, 3 embellishments" (here) - buttons, eyelet, twine
Emerald Faerie "Recipe 1 image, 2 patterned papers, 3 embellishments" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Monochromatic" (here)
Sweet Stamps "Use 3 of Any Item" (here) - 3 buttons


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
velour hoodie outfit, cell phone - R32, R35, R37, R39
sofa - R81, R83, R85, R89
wall, floor - E42, E40, 0
atyou Spica Clear over belt, phone and lips

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

~ Rose

Tag Art with Crafts and Me Stamps Queen of Hearts

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

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

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

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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


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



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

~ Rose

My 2012 Blog Year In Review

I spent some time looking through my 2012 blog posts and I think that my blogging shows continued improvement.  I began the year as a slightly-experienced blogger and in September of 2012 I gladly accepted the opportunity to become more involved as acting challenge coordinator at the Crafts and Me Stamps challenge blog.  I've expanded my interests in papercrafting and continue to be inspired by you uber-talented artists who show work that I've come to know and love.  Some of my favorite 2012 occasions and projects are included below.  Oh I do cherish basic card art but it's especially fun and exciting to see fancy folds and other projects!  Hmmm . . . it also appears to me that I hold my classically-shabby style - LOL!!!

There are five individual cards shown below so I enter this post in Debbie's My Favourite Five of 2012 for a chance to win her fabulous favorite things candy.  (You can click on each pic to link to the posts for more details.)

In January, I dabbled with silhouette images that are growing in popularity for ease of use as I created this simple note card set with folder.  I was also thrilled to join Elisabeth Bell's Digi Bells as a guest design team member.

February shows my use of the lovely silhouette fairies with their houses made of digital papers . . .

I prepared one of these windowed candy gift boxes for each holiday guest in April.

In May, I added this fun USA-themed card in support of our Olympic competitors.   I was also jumping up and down with the thrill and honor of being officially named a Digi Bell!

In August I gained my 200th Follower!

In September I added my first round side-step card . . .

. . . and first flip z card . . .

I was thrilled to accept a guest design team spot at Ladybug Crafts Ink in October.  I also love the delicate presentation of these lacy-edged cards . . .

Of course I was excited the play along with the Do You Stack Up design team as their guest in November.  I also think that this silhouette fairy is the perfect addition to this holiday gift bag . . .

I had to add a swinging easel to the back of my first spring-fold card to hold it up . . .

November's Happy Mail calendar book will remind me to send Happy Mail to loved ones all year round . . .

These post-it note holders made wonderful and practical December gifts . . .

These cracker boxes are loads of fun to make too . . .

It's been another wonderful year in papercrafting and blogging.

I am ever grateful for your kind words, encouragement and inspiration throughout 2012.

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

Card Art with Copics: Ladybug Crafts Ink Christmas Robin Delight

This lovely, whimsical winter birdhouse scene was designed by Jan White for Ladybug Crafts Ink (LCI).  You can find Christmas Robin Delight as a digi image here in the LCI Christmas Delight collection.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I've added Flower Soft Polar White to the roof top, pole top, parts of branches and ground area.  The larger ground area has been covered with Clear Rock Candy Distress Stickles for a sugar-coated sparkling effect.  Each berry has been dabbed with a bit of Xmas Red Stickles for more amazing shimmer.  Yes, really . . . it's very sparkliscious.

 

As some of us are experiencing cold, wintery weather while others are feeling the loving heat of the sun, I tried to show both seasons on my card.  I'm not sure that was such a great idea afterall but I'll show it to you anyway - LOL!!!

Layers of My Little Shoebox whimsical house patterns with WorldWin Double Mates Fairy Tale Pink and Bazzill green form my side open card.  A Crafty Secrets Home Sweet Home Large stamp set provides my stamped sentiment that's been edged with Fiskars postage stamp paper edger scissors.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" Chocolate ribbon forms a warm bow.  Prima's Say It In Crystals rhinestone swirls provide movement throughout.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing my use of Ladybug Crafts Ink Christmas Robin Delight . . .

This view of the inside shows a border of My Little Shoebox patterned paper with a Chocolate ribbon topping.  I've left plenty of room for a handwritten note and/or a stamped sentiment.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Sparkliscious!" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Snow" (here)
There's Magic In The Air "Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkle" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Tuesday Throwdown "White Christmas" (here)
Crafty Creations "Winter Scene" (here)
Divas by Design "Let It Snow" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Let It Snow" (here)
One Stitch at a Time "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
post, robin - E21, E25, E29
holly - YG91, YG95, YG99
berries, robin's breast, bird house - R11, R14, R17, R29
airbrushed torn paper clouds B91; snowy ground - B000


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's BellaDonna and Hoot Digi Bells' Blog Hop

Please forgive my lateness in posting the pics as this continues to be a work in progress . . . one day I may get to decorate the inside too - LOL!!!

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 BellaDonna and Hoot 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, Oct. 26, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012.

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


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Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image shaped with Lifestyle Crafts Large Circles die cuts.  I think that this image is a great example of coloring through layers as Elisabeth has clearly indicated that the lantern glow flows over parts of BellaDonna and Hoot.  In portraying that glow, I've added color to the glow first then I colored those parts of the image lying behind the glow, using the same colors that are more faded and include a top layer of the glow color.

I've layered Bazzill blackbird and purple cardstock with Little Yellow Bicycle's Frightful patterns.  Faux stitched borders are drawn with Sakura's 3-D transparent black glossy ink.  JoAnn Essentials 1/4" black ric rac ribbon is tied around the top blocks while cotton lace is tied around the bottom.  A metal ghost brad adorns a sentiment from a Crafty Secrets Costume Cuties Large set that's been shaped with a Marvy Uchida postage stamp punch and Fiskars postage stamp decorative scissors.




Unembellished BellaDonna and Hoot on card front

I've surrounded my sentiment with handmade Plum Blossom flowers layered from Punch Bunch, EK Success and McGill pine branch punches.  Diamond Stickles painted over each adds magical sparkle.  You can find your own beaded star on a stick at Crafts and Me Stamps here.

I used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Bewitching Hour die for my cardstock covered chipboard bat.  This photo shows my completed card front where I've used Elisabeth Bell's newest digital image named BellaDonna and Hoot . . .

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 card into the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion "Which Witch is Which?" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Halloween" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Birds" (here)
Simon Says Stamp "Joy's Eerie Inspiration" (here) - spooky sky with moonlight
Southern Girls "Tie a Ribbon Around It" (here)
Crafty Catz "Halloween" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Something Spooky" (here)
A&T Digital Designs/Emerald Faerie Garden "Anything Goes" (here)
Flutterby Wednesdays "Any Winged Creature" (here) - owl
Rick St Dennis "Sweet or Spooky Hallowe'en" (here)


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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, broomstick - E31, E35, E47
lantern glow - Y000, 0
peacock feather - BV11, BV13, BV17, YG06, G43, G46, B91, B99, BG01, BG07
lantern, clock - Y13, Y26, Y28
broom - E33, E35, E39, Y35
owl - E42, E44, E47
ghost - W3, W00, 0
owl hat, patches - G24, G29
netting, patches - T6, T0
gown, hat - BV11, BV13, BV17
airbrushed background - Y00, W1, W3, W5



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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Little Miss Mouse 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 Little Miss Mouse digi image?  You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog.  [You can find the full list of 14 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, Sept. 28, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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



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I've used Little Miss Mouse on the front of a flip card.  A Spellbinders Labels 17 die cut shapes my image and adds the lovely detail of an embossed edge.  I love how using the "beyond the edge" technique allows this sweet little fairy's wings to flutter over the top.

Rather than my usual torn paper clouds, this time I've temporarily adhered die cuts from a My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio set, airbrushed around them, then removed the die cuts to add dimension with Copic colors W1, W0, W00 and 0.  I'm happy with the way these clouds look on this image - Yay!!!  You can find out more about this Masked Clouds technique at Beate Johns' tutorial for Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine here.

I scanned my colored image, flipped it and printed an enlarged version onto cardstock.  I fussy cut Little Miss Mouse then covered her with Glossy Accents to create my own epoxy-like sticker.  She's a little blurry but VERY CUTE!!!  I love the way she appears to be reading the sentiment.

I've added a bit of WebstersPages Vintage Inspired netting, a Little Yellow Bicycle Fresh Print Clothes Line Flower Stick Pin, a couple of Prima Chloe mini flowers and a bit of Zva Creative rhinestone swirls to my handmade flower cluster.  StarDust Stickles, lightly painted over my punched daisies, adds wonderful sparkle.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with patterned papers from a Wild Rose Studio Spring Fling paper pack provide the base for my card. 

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Little Miss Mouse digi image.  I added a small sentiment from a Stampin' Up! All Year Cheer I set.

This pic shows my flip card partly open so you can see how the card opens with a slight view of the Crafty Secrets large Home Sweet Home set greeting and my handmade Little Miss Mouse sticker.  I also used Copic colors directly on a clear stamp for the top border using the "clean" stamping technique. Want2Scrap individual rhinestones are set at each corner of my sentiment area.  I did use a Stampin' Up! scalloped border punch for a center border and then I covered most of it up!  LOL!!!  Only bits of it peek through on the inside.



Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your next stop at the wonderfully-talented Penni'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:
Craft Your Passion "BINGO" (here) - Emboss Pink Flowers
Digital Tuesday "Things with Wings" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Emboss It!" (here)
Fab-n-Funky "Things with Wings" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Things with Wings" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Girly, Girly, Prim and Proper" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "My Sentiments Exactly!" (here)
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
Elphine House "3,2,1 Recipe" (here) - 3 clouds, 2 mice, 1 fairy
Stampin' for the Weekend "Feeling Floral" (here)

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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
dress - RV23, RV14, RV19
flowers, mouse apron - YR21, YR24, YR27, RV14, RV19, BG53
mouse dress, hat - BG53, BG57, BG78
leaves, grass - YG11, YG13, YG17
mouse, mushroom - W1, W3, W5
airbrushed background - YG11, YG17, BG53

 

"Top 3" Sept. 26, 2012 Fab 'n Funky

 

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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Pumpkin Fairy Ellora 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 Pumpkin Fairy Ellora digi image?  You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog.  [You can find the full list of 15 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, Aug. 24, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012.

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



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I've used Pumpkin Fairy Ellora on the front of a side open card.  I added a few grounding lines with a Copic Multiliner.  Close To My Heart Bitty Sparkles adorn her crown.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock in Blackbird, Tangelo and Straw with patterned papers from Authentique's Enchanted Collection provide the base for my card.  A die cut of a Cheery Lynn Designs' screen door holds a Making Memories Halloween crescent moon brad for a handle.  More black bat brads surround my image.  A Crafty Secrets Medium Halloween Fun set sentiment adorns one corner and is embellished with a QuicKutz veggies mini and a bat remaining from a Martha Stewart batty border.  A few coordinating, handmade bachelor button flowers, painted with diamond Stickles, accent my image.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Pumpkin Fairy Ellora digi image . . .

A Martha Stewart batty border and a paper pieced EK Success Pumpkin Flourish Chain decorate the inside . . .



Remember to leave your comment below then move along to your next stop at the amazingly-talented Mary Lou'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:
One Stitch At A Time "Anything Goes" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Spots and Stripes" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Child's Play" (here)
Fab-n-Funky "Angels and Faeries" (here)
A&T/Emerald Faerie "Bling" (here)
A&T Sketch "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp & Show "Favorite Technique" (here) - coordinating handmade flowers

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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, stem - E31, E35, E47
pumpkin, shoes, leggins, hair bow - YR21, YR24, YR27
dress, petals, wand ribbon - V22, V25, V28
wings, crown, wand, under dress ruffles - Y13, Y26, Y28
bird, wings - B21, B24, B28
airbrushed background - B12, G12, E42, E43





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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Apple Bake 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 Apple Bake 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 3 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until June 29, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, June 30, 2012.

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



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I've used Apple Bake on the front of a side open card.  Cardstock and Bo Bunny Double Dots textured papers are layered with older Stampin' Up! Summer Picnic patterned paper to provide the perfect apple-themed background.  I've used the deckle edge rotary blade on my Purple Cow paper trimmer to give the appearance of torn paper throughout my card elements and image.    A basket spilling fresh apples is sprinkled with apple blossoms.  A Close To My Heart Fruitful Delight "apple" sentiment pairs up with a Crafty Secrets Tea with Alice large set "Yum" sentiment.  A Creative Imaginations "From My Kitchen with Love" grosgrain ribbon adds a nice bow to one corner.  Home Pro golden metal corners adorn a corner of a card layer and my image.

A QuicKutz basket die cut on its side is spilling Sizzix chipboard die cut apples to show the fresh apples leftover after making this scrumptious pie.  Some handmade punched apple blossoms are scattered throughout this apple cluster that includes a QuicKutz die cut pie.  The wonderful shine and dimension added to the basket, pie and paper covered chipboard apples is easily added with a layer of Glossy Accents.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Apple Bake digi image in my usual Classically Shabby style . . .

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 card into the following challenges:
Elphine House Australia "Distressing or Paper Tearing" (here)
Papertake Weekly "BINGO" (here) Ribbon - Free - Blooms
Fab 'n Funky "Polka Dots" (here)
PaperPlay "Use a Die" (here)
Emerald Faeries aka A&T Digital Designs "Chipboard" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Show Us Your Style" (here) - Classically Shabby




Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
golden pie crust, cat - E50, E53, Y26
pants - B91, B95, B97
shirt - R30, R43, R46
apron ties - YG91, YG95, YG97
apron - W5, W3, W1, W00, E41, 0
airbrushed background - W5, Y26, Y08, YG91

"Top 3" June 26, 2012 A&T Emerald Faeries

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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Crafty Secrets Car Classics

I think that old vehicle images make wonderful additions to cards for males of all ages.  It seems to me that most young boys are attracted to all types of vehicles at a very early age and that interest continues as they grow older.  I enjoyed working with my Copic colors while attempting to portray the reflective nature of metal in this larger image of an old car from the Crafty Secrets 2010 Car Classics large set.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I love how the characteristics of the Copic ink allow the reflective surfaces of metal to shine.

I debated whether it was appropriate to add any kind of flowers to a man card and decided that using metal from a set of Tim Holtz idea-ology Flowers, Leaves and Long Fasteners looked good without being too girly.  I also considered that it would be safe to replicate a floral wreath marking a race horse win so I adhered three small coordinating handmade accent daisies to a Tim Holtz idea-ology Sprocket Gear shaped like a steering wheel from an old vehicle.  Here's a closer view of my handmade paper flowers . . .

I layered older Paper Pizazz Hot Off the Press Masculine Sara Papers in stripe and paisley with Bazzill cardstock.  A border and bow made of 1/4" velour ribbon coordinates well.  I added a Tim Holtz idea-ology Adornments crown with a Charm Clip and Jumpring.  My Happy Father's Day sentiment is from a Close To My Heart Say It In Style set.

This photo shows my completed card front . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
One Stitch at a Time "For the Man in your Life" (here)
Dream Valley "For that Special Guy" (here)
One Stop Craft "Fathers Day" (here)
Secret Crafter "Happy Fathers Day" (here)
Delicious Doodles "For the Fellas" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Color it Up" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Diamond Jubilee, Crowns and/or Gems" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Card for a Male" (here)
Cards for Men "Father's Day" (here)
Sweet Stamps "For Dad" (here)


Copics used:
car body - B32, B34, B37, B39
chrome - C1, C3, C5
airbrushed background - B32, B34, B37, C5, C3, C1


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Yule Fairy

This lovely Yule Fairy, providing a guiding light and dressed in holiday colors, makes a sweet image for sending warm holiday wishes. She has been designed by Molly Harrison exclusively for Crafts and Me Stamps and is available as a rubberstamp (here).


I've added a lovely rounded sentiment from a Crafty Secrets Home Sweet Home large set.  This photo shows my Copic-filled image . . . 

It makes me happy to add coordinating handmade flowers, like these poinsettia clusters, to my projects.  Each flower is lightly painted with Diamond Stickles for added sparkle.  My flowers are formed by layering some punched paper flowers . . .

I've layered Bazzill cardstock with Bo Bunny's A Gift of Love St. Nick Sugar Plum and Holly Beary patterned paper. A Memory Box Holly Vine forms a border on the left side of my image.  A few gold mini brads help to carry a bit of gold from my image into my card.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Molly Harrison's Yule Fairy image . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Oldie but Goodie "Anything Goes" (here) - rubberstamp is 1 1/2 years old!
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)
Winter Wonderland "Holly" (here)
Secret Crafter "Anything Goes" (here)
There's Magic in the Air "Three in a Row" (here) - Punches, Flowers, Circles



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
skirt, ornament - R22, R29, R59
top, ornament - G82, G85, G99
wings - Y13, Y26, Y28
airbrushed background - Y13, R22, B93, B99



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

~ Rose