Elisabeth Bell's New Flower Soft: Simpler Times Collection

In August of 2012, Elisabeth Bell shared some very exciting news that she's joining the artists at Flower Soft. (You can read all about August's news here.)  That time has come and today Elisabeth is introducing six new digital designs to her Flower Soft: Simpler Times Collection.  These amazingly detailed images include digital file downloads of toppers, background papers, frames, decoupage elements and more.  Pop over to her blog to read all about Elisabeth's latest release here.

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I've had the honor of working with this wonderful "One Sunny Day" image from Elisabeth's new Flower Soft: Simpler Times Collection.  I'm thrilled to join Elisabeth in celebrating the introduction of this addition to her digital gallery and her exciting new relationship with Flower Soft.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I've used the My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio Set to mask when airbrushing my sky.  I've attempted to add some light reflections to the water.  Pretty enough, right?

Now look at the magical dimension and beautiful "touch me" quality that's added when Flower Soft is placed throughout this already fabulous image!  The green Flower Soft covered areas include my handmix of 3 greens (Christmas, Shamrock and Pale).  The flowers are covered with Flower Soft's Summer mix.  Gotta love it!

 



The One Sunny Day Backing Paper 3_letter floral patterned paper from this digital collection, printed onto textured white cardstock, is layered with Bazzill cardstock to form my Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Labels One-shaped easel card.  Satin Sensations Island Blue ribbon forms my simple bow.

The card base supports the front and shows a My Favorite Things Pure Innocence Goldfish Girl sentiment.

 



Pop over to Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery (here) to see all that she's added to her Flower Soft: Simpler Times Collection!  These new digital downloads will retail at $7.99, but you can celebrate with us now by taking advantage of a half-price promotion through April 23rd!  You'll be astonished at all that's included in each of these digital file downloads!

If you don't love digital designs as much as I do, four Simpler Times clear stamp and sentiment collections are available at Flower Soft or Katy Sue Designs.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly "One Paper Taker" (here) - one patterned paper
Simon Says Stamp! "April Showers and/or Spring Flowers" (here)
Fab 'n Funky "Spring Colours" (here)
Divas by Design "Flowers" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "April Showers/Spring" (here)
All Sorts "Letter of Your Name" (here) - R for rocks, rod, reeds, ribbon, reflections, relax
Ooh La La Creations "Easel Card" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Springtime" (here)


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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, basket, wooden items - E31, E35, E47
shadows on wood - W3, W5
puppy, rocks - W00, W1, W3, W5
kitty - E93, E97, E99
bridge supports - C1, C3, C5
slingshot band, dog collar, bobber - R22, R29, R59
airbrushed water - BG10, BG11, BG13; sky B12 + W1, W0, W00, 0
overalls - YR21, YR24, YR27
flowers, patches - R01, Y21, YR27
shirt, hat - E40, E41, E42, E43
grass, leaves - YG25


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Kenny K's Madison Attitude

This energetic young lady is hurrying to show off her favorite finds from her recent shopping adventure.  She is a rubberstamp image, named Madison Attitude, designed by Kenny Kiernan for Whimsy Stamps.  You can get your own Madison Attitude at the Whimsy Stamps online shop here.

This photo shows my Copic-filled image all ready for a birthday party.  Flower Soft Black covers the trim around the collar and sleeves of her jacket.  Bits of tissue paper peek from the openings of her shopping bags.

Bo Bunny's double dots embossed paper, layered with white Bazzill Bling and Reminisce Northern Exposure snowflake patterned paper, forms my side open card.   A strip of 1/8" Offray blue ribbon provides a border and triple bow.  A Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Rectangle frames my image.  A Creative Charms beaded flower clusters with a Prima Raja Sequin flower and a Me and My Big Ideas icons mini rhinestone flower.  The stamped sentiment is from Stamps by Judith.  Prima Say It In Crystals black rhinestone swirls add movement around my image.

 

This photo shows the front of my monochromatic birthday card, displaying Kenny K's Madison Attitude . . .

The inside is decorated to match the front.  I've added birthday party sentiments from a Close To My Heart Everyday Celebration set.

 If I enclose a gift card or cash, then I'll write something like " . . . but I couldn't find a thing for you!"

 

I'm entering this monochromatic birthday card into the following challenges:
Kenny K's Krafty Krew "Anything Goes" (here)
Winter Wonderland "Shopping" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Ribbon" (here)
A&T DigiDesigns/Emerald Faerie Garden "Celebration" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Beat the Blues" (here) - go shopping!
Charisma Cardz "Happy Birthday!! + 4" (here)
Cupcake Craft "January Blues" (here)
Dream Valley "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
outfit using Fade with Lightest Color Technique, bags - BG01, BG05, BG09
boots, fur - T0, T6, T9
bags, shirt - B01, B04, B06
eyes, tissue paper - C1, C3, 0
ground shadow - W5, W3, W1, 0
airbrushed speckled background - BG09



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: Elisabeth Bell's Letters to Santa

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your projects with fluffy white snowflakes!  A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND SIX Elisabeth Bell Anima Peeps designs for Susana's Custom Art and Card Design AND a fabulous package of other crafting goodies!  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

This sweetly bundled little lady enjoys her walk to the mailbox to ensure delivery of her special letter.  This digital image is named Letters to Santa and was designed by Elisabeth Bell.  You can get your own Letters to Santa at the Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery here.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  Flower Soft's Polar White covers the furry parts of her coat and hat.  Martha Stewart snow glitter covers the ground.  There's a bit of snow glitter on top of her hat and the mailbox too.

I've layered Bazzill purple with Bazzill Bling blue textured cardstock.  A Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Skylands Snowflakes punch provides a delicate border.  A Spellbinders Nestabilities Postage Stamps die cut shapes my image while a couple of white snowflake eyelets sit on each side.  Creative Memories 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" circle punches shape my layered Just Rite Spring Words sentiment accented with an Offray 1/4" ribbon bow.  Bits of Prima's Say It In Pearls Mixed Crystals swirl around my card front and base.

I've covered chipboard with white self-adhesive felt then used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Winter Wonder Bigz die to cut my big, white, fluffy snowflakes.

This view of my card front shows how I've used Elisabeth Bell's Letters to Santa digital image on a thank you card . . .

Here's a view of the base showing a Hero Arts Thank You For Being My Friend sentiment . . .

 

 

This photo shows how my easel card looks when open and ready for display . . .

You can find Letters to Santa and more of Elisabeth's amazing digital images by visiting the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection at her gallery here.

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Elisabeth Bell images?  You'll find it at the Digi Bells Design Team Blog here.

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 Fluffy White Snowflakes challenge!

It's Happy Mail!!! Someone special will be receiving this card through the mail soon. Who has presented me with an extraordinary handmade gift full of all the love and warmth in the world? Ahhh . . . could it be you?

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Elphine House Austrailia "Snow Swirled" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Anything Goes" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Thank You Creations" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "All that Glitters" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Anything Goes" (here)
Whimsy Stamps "Anything Goes Festive" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, boots, mailbox post - E31, E35, E47
mailbox, mouse - C1, C3, C5
berries, flag, tulips, mittens, umbrella - R22, R29, R59
holly, mittens, patches, bird scarf, umbrella - YG11, YG13, YG17
pants, mittens, coat belt, mouse scarf, umbrella - B91, B95, B99
letters - E41, E43, 0
hat, coat, umbrella - V91, V95, V99
airbrushed background - B91, Y000, E41
Copic Opaque White over falling snowflakes



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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Christmas Bells Digi Bells' Blog Hop

Whew!  Now that's alot of Bells - 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 Christmas Bells digi image?  You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog.  [You can find the full list of 13 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, Dec. 28, 2012 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, Dec. 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 attempted to bring this lovely little lady to life with paper-piecing and paper toile.  This pic shows the pieces I've used.  I used Copic W3 to shade over the areas of the parts that I planned to add pieces over.

Here's a closer view of my softly colored, paper-pieced, Copic-filled image.  I've used FlowerSoft Polar White to cover the furry parts of her cloak, dress, boots and muffle.

I used Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses Village double-sided patterned paper to die cut with my Sizzix Big Shot Pro Candy Shaped Box die.  18" of Michael's 5/8" glitter snowflake ribbon provides a nice bow tied to each side.  A Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle frames my image.  Stickles Xmas Red covers the berries while Stickles Holly covers the leaves.  A bit of Stickles Platinum covers the bell attached to her hood.  A Memory Box Holly Vine and handmade poinsettias from Punch Bunch punches surround my image with flora.

This photo shows my completed cracker box where I've used Elisabeth Bell's newest digital image named Christmas Bells . . . Yay!  I've captured some of the Stickles glittery sparkle over the holly and berries.  I covered chipboard with Bazzill bling cardstock before die cutting holly leaves with the Sizzix Tim Holtz Holiday Lampost die.  Three mini jingle bells hang from the leaves with jumprings.  Kaisercraft pearls act as berries.  I've stamped a sentiment from a Martha Stewart clear Christmas Tree stamps set.

Untie the ribbon bow and this cracker box opens with a space large enough to conceal some fabulous treats for gift giving.  Candy, makeup, first-aid items, crafty supplies, jewelry - ooo, it can hold some wonderful goodies!

Remember to leave your comment below then finish your hopping at the inspiration-filled Digi Bells DT blog (here).  Comments left there may also be selected for the winning prizes!  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 cracker box into the following challenges:
One Stitch at a Time "Use a Digi" (here)
Dream Valley "Christmas" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Layers" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything but a Card" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Merry Christmas!" (here)
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' "Anything Goes" (here)
Whimsy Stamps "Anything Goes Festive" (here)
A&TDigiDes/Emerald Faerie "Christmas" (here)
Creative Craft "Non-Traditional Christmas" (here)
Elphine House Australia "Holiday Tic-Tac-Toe" (here) - die cuts, flowers, punches



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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, basket - E31, E35, E47
cloak - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78
dress, boots - R0000, R00, R12
apron - E43, E41, 0
leaves - YG11, YG13, YG17
bell - C4
berries - R14
airbrushed background - E43, E40, R00



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

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Bling It Up!

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see bling, bling and more bling added to your projects.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering THREE digital images to a randomly selected entry. You can find out more about this challenge here.

I've used the soon-to-be-released The Protector digital image, designed by Sara Burrier.  You'll be able to find this lovely The Protector digital image soon here.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image, handcut to allow the angel's wings to flow over the edge.  I've added a bit of Pastel Lemon Flower Soft to the floral wreath in the girl's hair.

I've layered Punch Bunch shapes to add a single handmade Marigold and two Aster flowers, painted lightly with Diamond Stickles.  The JoAnn Stores' holiday metallic blue ribbon bow completes the ribbon border.

 

Layers of patterned paper from My Minds Eye A Beautiful Life paper pack with Bazzill Beeswax, Saltillo and Blind Date Bling form my side open card.  Faux stitching borders my card while a Memory Box die cut Macarena Corner adorns two corners.  A few black mini brads line one corner while swirls of Prima and Zva Creative rhinestones provide shining movement throughout my card.  A Me and My Big Ideas Mini Multi Rhinestone Flower adorns my Close To My Heart Pair-a-Phrase sentiment. 

Here's a view of my completed card front showing how I've used Sara Burrier's The Protector digital image on my card.

 

You've just got to hop over to the Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge blog to see how the amazingly talented Dynamite Digi girls have shown their use of bling while using Crafts and Me Stamps digital images on their fabulous projects!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Fab-n-Funky "Die Cuts/Punches" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Ribbon or Twine" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Anything Goes" (here)
All Sorts "In Stitches" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "Things with Wings" (here)
Dream Valley "Glitter and Bling" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Photo Inspiration" (here) - mystical with glowing halo



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
lantern, sword - Y13, Y26, Y28
heart in lantern - R17
angel gown - B32, B34, B37
girl's gown - YR21, YR24, YR27
wings - C5, C3, C1, Y000, RV000, B000
airbrushed background - Y13, B32


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Letters to Santa

This sweetly bundled little lady makes her way to a nearby mailbox, not at all bothered by the gently falling snow, to ensure that her special letter will be delivered in time.  This digital image is named Letters to Santa and was designed by Elisabeth Bell.  You can get your own Letters to Santa at the Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery here.

This photo shows my Copic-filled image.  Flower Soft's Polar White covers the snowy ground while Diamond Stickles adds sparkle to the falling snowflakes.  I was inspired to cover the snowy ground with Flower Soft's Polar White after reviewing Elisabeth's recent and very exciting news that she's joining the artists at Flower Soft. (You can read all about it here.)

I've layered four patterns from Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses collection:  Snow Globe, Snow Cap, Peppermint Twist and Glazed Apple with Bazzill's reddish, green and white cardstock.  A Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs die cut holds a Stampin' Up! 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon bow.  Stampin' Up! 1" and 1/2" circle punches shape my layered Stampin' Up! Circle of Friendship sentiment.  A Memory Box Holly Vine lines one side of my image.

A cluster of handmade paper white Christmas flowers adorns one corner.

Here's a view of my card front showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Letters to Santa digital image . . .

You can find Letters to Santa and more of Elisabeth's amazing digital images by visiting the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection at her gallery here.

Looking for fabulous inspiration using Elisabeth Bell images?  You'll find it 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 "Flowers in Image" (here)
There's Magic in the Air "Just Say Hello" (here)
Everybody Art "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Sparkle" (here)
Sweet Stamps "A Favorite Technique" (here) - airbrushed torn paper clouds
Creative Card Crew "Christmas" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Inspirations "BINGO" (here) - ribbon, flowers, glitter
Crafty Catz "Ribbons and Bows" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35
mailbox post - E31, E35, E47
mailbox - C1, C3, C5
mouse - N1, N3, N5, E93
berries, flag, umbrella - R22, R29, R59
holly, gloves, patches, umbrella - G82, G85, G99
pants, umbrella, bird - BG70, BG72, BG75
letters - E41, E43, 0
boots, belt, gloves, bird scarf - E04, E07, E19
hat, coat, tulips, mouse scarf - RV91, RV95, RV99
fur E41, 0
airbrushed torn paper clouds - B91 + 1" circle mask Y000

"Top 3" Sep. 11, 2012 Creative Card Crew

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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Stamps Fairy with Dried Flowers by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

I'm happy to participate in this fortnight's Creative Craft photo inspiration challenge as a guest designer.  It's an honor to have one of my entries selected by such talented artists as one of their Top 3 and be invited to submit a creation to be displayed along with their design team projects.  Many thanks to Sandra and the rest of the CCC design team!  (You can find out more about this Creative Craft photo inspiration challenge and their sponsor here.)

This sweet fantasy rubberstamped image is named Fairy with Dried Flowers and is designed by artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith for Crafts and Me Stamps.  Nearly all of Ms. Becket-Griffith's easily recognizable images are created as caricatures of herself.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled Fairy with Dried Flowers image.  Flower Soft in handmixed greens with fuchsia and bright pink add some dimension to her dried flower garland.

I've layered Die Cuts With a View (DCWV) Glittered All Dressed Up glamorous prints in dots and stripes with cranberry, pink and black cardstock.  My image rests on a Spellbinders Heart Squares frame.  A touch of Offray 1/8" pink ribbon wraps around the center of my card and adds a double bow to my flower cluster.  Home Pro metal corners and Spellbinders butterflies, coated with Rock Candy Distress Stickles and Diamond Stickles surround my image.  My sentiment is from Outlines Rubberstamps.

My flower cluster consists of a medley of Prima Gillian Raspberry, Fairytale Roses Baby Pink, Pixie Tin Chloe, Petaloo Dazzlers Small Florettes, a pom-pom flower and punched Paper Shaper oak leaves.

This photo shows my completed card front where I've used Jasmine Becket-Griffith's Fairy with Dried Flowers rubberstamp . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Crafty Creations "Stripes" (here)
Flutterby Wednesdays "Spring Time" (here)
Divas by Design "Favorite Things" (here) - fairies, punches, die cuts
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Purple Frog "Pink and Girly" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "My Favorite Things" (here) - fairies, punches, die cuts
All Sorts "Say It With Flowers" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Feminine Flair" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Going Dotty" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00, V01, RV95
hair, stockings - T9, T6, T0
wings, stockings - R81, R83, R85, R89
skirt, top - W1, W3, W5
eyes - BG11, BG13, BG18
airbrushed background - E44, E43, E40, BG18



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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Shades of Spring

The digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps challenge blog wants to see your Shades of Spring.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering THREE digi images as a prize to the randomly selected winner.  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsor here.

Teresa has recently released two new lines of digital papers.  I printed sheets 10 and 20 from the new Floral Fantasy 12x12 range.  At first glance through the digi papers, they appear to be super bold and bright.  When printed, these gorgeous papers have a more subtle, realistic tone.

I used my bluish-toned sheet #10 and die cut it using my Sizzix Big Shot Pro 3D House die.  I've added a sweet home sentiment from the Crafty Secrets Home Sweet Home set die cut with the smallest of the Spellbinders Labels Five dies.  A bit of Creative Imaginations felt ribbon lines the roof.

The more pinkish-toned sheet #20 is die cut using my Sizzix Bigz Extra Long House Box.  A touch of cotton lace hangs from the inside of the door's window.

Here's a view of the front of my fairy houses . . .

I fussy cut around two of the recently released silhouette images: Nature Fairy and Fairy Friends to accent my fairy houses.

My only embellishments are a few flowers positioned behind the fence, between the houses. Flower Soft in mixed greens adorn each window.

I've got to share the side view too so you can see more of these marvelous digital papers . . .

and the back . . .

Now let's take a look inside at the fairy furniture . . . no, no, no - LOL!!! - I'm just kidding.

Fairies, butterflies, a little mouse, beautiful flowers, sweet colors . . . looks like Spring to me!

I'm entering this project into the following challenges:
One Stitch at a Time "Digi or Don't" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "2 Different Patterned Papers" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Spring is in the Air" (here)
Truly Scrumptious "All Creatures Great and Small" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Flower Power" (here)
Paper Play "Critters" (here)
Crafty Purple Frog "Flower Power" (here)
All Sorts "Anything Goes" (here)
There's Magic in the Air "All Critters Great and Small" (here)

Copics used:
On fairy wings:  BG000, B000, G000, R000, RV000

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

~ Rose

 



 



"Top 3" Feb. 27, 2012 Ladybug Crafts Ink

"Top 3" Feb. 28, 2012 Crafty Sentiments Designs

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Hearts, Hearts and More Hearts - Lots of Love

I'm so happy to have accepted an invitation to participate in this month's challenge as a Guest Designer at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge blog.  You can find out more about this challenge and see the fabulous work of the EB's World wonderful Digi Bells here.

This photo shows my Copic-filled digi image called Lots of Love by Elisabeth Bell.  This sweet little boy is overjoyed to give his loving Mother a bouquet of beautiful flowers!  Flower Soft in three green tones (Christmas Green, Green and Light Green mixed) and a fuschia tone add fabulous dimension to this wonderful bouquet.

This cluster of flowers is formed by layering some punched paper flowers covered with Diamond Stickles . . .

I've created my card using some dark and light pink Bazzill textured cardstock. A hint of heart patterned paper from KaiserCraft's Love Notes Collection "Promise" adds a splash of background color. A Martha Stewart lace heart border and Memory Box Cupid Heart and Serafina Heart die cut add intricate design to the sides of my image. A piece of a Cheery Lynn Heartland America Large heart doily provides a sweet hearty addition. A few heart brads, swirls of pink and clear rhinestones and a 7/8" Offray light pink satin ribbon bow with a dangling heart charm make loving supportive accents. A wonderful Hero Arts sentiment provides appropriate text support.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Elisabeth Bell's Lots of Love image . . .

If you'd like to take advantage of an opportunity to WIN a couple of really sweet Elisabeth Bell digi stamps AND have a chance to be a GUEST design team member for Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge blog, then submit your entry at their monthly challenge here.



I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Totally Paper Crafts "Make Your Own Flowers" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Valentines/Love Card" (here)
Cupcake Craft "All You Need is Love" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Something Bright" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Anything Goes" (here)
Anything Goes "To the One I Love" (here)
Oldie but Goodie "Have a heart" (here)
Sweet Stamps "Love" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Happy Highlights" (here) used flowersoft to highlight bouquet




Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, shoes - E31, E35, E47
skirt - G82, G85, G99
flower stems - YG11, YG13, YG17
shorts - B91, B97
shirt, socks - C1, C3, C5
Mother's top - Y13, Y26, Y28
airbrushed outline shadow - W5, W1, Y00, RV02, RV29



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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Challenge: Pearls and Swirls

The Digi Design Team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps challenge blog wants to see your Pearls and Swirls.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering THREE digi images as a prize to a randomly selected entry.  You can find out more about this challenge here.

I've used the soon-to-be-released digital image by Hannah Lynn called Christmas Miracle.  This lovely little angel floats among the clouds with a gentle little lamb while dreaming of a peaceful, white Christmas.  A touch of Flower Soft Vintage Christmas softens her headpiece and the bed that the lamb is lying over.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image . . .

I've included an older Stampin' Up! Ski Slope designer paper when diecutting using my Sizzix Big Shot Pro Carry All Box Pro die.  This lovely gift container stands a little taller than 4 1/2", is about 3 1/4" wide and about 2 3/8" deep.  It'll make a sweet candy container too!

Before sealing the side and base of my Carry All Box, I used a QuicKutz Cookie Cutter set of circles to add a window to my box front.  A Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork, altered to fit, and a Prima Say It In Studs pearl-petalled flower adorn a corner of my box and image.  A few strands of EK Success Adornments Winter fibers decorate my box handle.

This photo shows my completed Sizzix Big Shot Pro Carry All Box showing Hannah Lynn's Christmas Miracle . . .

I'm entering this snowy white Christmas project into the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz "Snowflakes" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Snow Angels" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Hairy Legs" (here)
One Stop Craft "Christmas Fairies" (here)
Crazy 4 Challenges "Snow" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Christmas" (here)
Creative Craft "Free For All" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Tis the Season" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Winter Wonderland" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
gown, bows - BG70, BG72, BG75
head band - YG13, R37
wings, sun - Y13, Y26, Y28
lamb - W3, W1, W00, E02, 0
clouds, halo - BG000, Y00, 0

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