Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Shaped Cards

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

This sweet little lady has been working hard gathering a basket full of apples for her teachers.  You can find this wonderful clear stamp image designed by Elisabeth Bell included FREE as a set of three Pretty Ladies with three additional floral hair piece stamps in the July 2013 issue of QuickCards Magazine.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image, hand-shaped as an apple.  I've airbrushed my cloudy sky background using diecuts from My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio set as masks.

An older Stampin' Up! red apple patterned paper is layered with Bazzill cardstock to form my Whimsy Shape EZ Happy Apple shaped card.  Faux stitching borders my card shape.  A strip of old burlap provides a diagonal border behind my image with a Cuddly Buddly worm button from a "Mixed Garden Brights" set tied with hemp cord on one side and a gingham ribbon bow on the other.

A Marianne Design Craftables Passe-Partout Rectangle diecut is popped up to hold a Close To My Heart Seasonal Sensation set "For You" stamped sign and a Sizzix original small green Fruit die apple die cut from chipboard then coated with glossy accents.  An additional hairpiece has been popped up and covered with glossy accents to hold her pony tail.

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

 

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

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

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


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


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


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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Sweet Surprises Digi Bells' Blog Hop

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

How can you win your own Sweet Surprises digi image? You'll have to hop through and leave comments on EACH blog. [You can find the full list of 11 other blogs at the Digi Bells Design Team blog (here).] Lynda will pick 2 blogs at random and the winners will be picked from those comments. The hoppers will have until Friday, August 30, 2013 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, August 31, 2013.

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


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

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

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




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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's 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

Autumn Card Art with Copics: Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie

There's still time to join the current Anything Goes challenge by the Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge.  Hop over to enter your project for a chance to win TWO fabulous Ladybug Crafts Ink 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.

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Last week there was a new release of 16 super cute Billie Bear images, designed by Jan White exclusively for Ladybug Crafts Ink. You've got to hop over to the challenge blog to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of these newly released images!

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I've used Window Seat Billie to create a set of four seasonal cards.  I had so much fun playing with this lovely image and my head is still spinning with ideas on more ways to use it.  This post contains the info on my Autumn card.  You can find my use of this image for a winter-themed card here, my spring-themed card here and my summer-themed card here.

I printed the image onto the back of a My Mind's Eye Penny Lane Tiny Dancer "Ballet" Dancing Circles paper then fussy cut and carefully placed the new brown drapes to carry out my Autumn theme.

I used three different masks to add color and texture to my image.
1.  I cut out just the window glass areas to stamp an autumn tree scene from an old Stampin' Up! A Tree for All Seasons set.  I also used this mask to airbrush the ground, sky and a bit of sun light.
2.  I cut out just the bear to add texture using the nasty rag technique by pouncing Copic colored fibers of a piece of wash cloth over the Copic-filled bear.
3.  I cut out the full image to airbrush the wall areas and floor.

This view shows my Copic-filled image for an autumn-themed card.  Glossy Accents covers the hearts and Inkssentials Enamel Accents black provides shiny, dimensional eyes.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Doody "Happy" Decorate patterned paper form my side open card and faux stitching adds a contrasting border.  Satin Sensations 5/8" Antique Gold ribbon provides a border and bow.  A piece of My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Fiddlesticks "Lucky" twine holds a golden leaf charm.  A Spellbinders Medallion Four adds a circular element behind my image.  A Technique Tuesday Borderline: Same Time Next Year set adds my stamped autumn words.

A My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourish provides movement on one side of my image.  The other side contains a flower cluster made of a Recollections Mulberry Paper Flower and Prima Sugar Plum Roses Banana.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie that includes a popped up hello sentiment from a Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Elementary Elegance set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a blank sheet to include a handwritten note . . .

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 . . .
Totally Paper Crafts "Metal" (here) - leaf charm
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Brass in Pocket" (here) - metal leaf charm
A&T/Emerald Faerie "Recipe - 1 image, 2 patterned papers, 3 embellishments" (here)
Southern Girls "The Kids Are Alright" (here)
A&T "Hearts" (here)
Simon Says Stamp and Show "Absolutely Anything Goes" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)


Copics used:
bear - Y21, Y23, Y26 (nasty rag technique Y28)
tree - E42, E44
leaves - YR12, YR16, R12, R17, Y21, Y28
hearts - E04, E07
ground grass - BG93
curtain rod, window frame - E31, E35, E47
seat, pillow - E51, E55, E57
curtain shading - W3, W5
airbrushed wall - E42; floor Y23; outside ground BG93 speckled Y28; sky Y000, B000

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I'm including this pic to show you other ways that I've filled this wonderful image for all four seasons.   Make sure you link where indicated to see how I've used them!  This image can be easily used for holiday cards with paper-pieced holiday curtains, a coordinating scene in the window, a hat on Billie and the image surrounded by holiday die cuts!  The possibilities are ENDLESS!!!

I've shown my use of this image for a winter-themed card here,  my spring-themed card here and my summer-themed card here.

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

~ Rose

Summer Card Art with Copics: Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie

Last week there was a new release of 16 super cute Billie Bear images, designed by Jan White exclusively for Ladybug Crafts Ink. You've got to hop over to the challenge blog to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of these newly released images!

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I've used Window Seat Billie to create a set of four seasonal cards.  I had so much fun playing with this lovely image and my head is still spinning with ideas on more ways to use it.  You'll have to visit again soon to see how I've used Window Seat Billie for my Autumn card. This post contains the info on my Summer card.  You can find my use of this image for a winter-themed card here and my spring-themed card here.

I printed the image onto a Authentique "Beautiful" pink plaid paper then fussy cut and carefully placed the new drapes to carry out my Summertime theme.

I used three different masks to add color and texture to my image.
1.  I cut out just the window glass areas to stamp a summer tree scene from an old Stampin' Up! A Tree for All Seasons set.  I also used this mask to airbrush the ground, sky and a bit of sun light.
2.  I cut out just the bear to add texture using the nasty rag technique by pouncing Copic colored fibers of a piece of wash cloth over the Copic-filled bear.
3.  I cut out the full image to airbrush the wall areas and floor.

This view shows my Copic-filled image for a summer-themed card.  Glossy Accents covers the hearts and Inkssentials Enamel Accents black provides shiny, dimensional eyes.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with My Mind's Eye Penny Lane Tiny Dancer "Ballet" Dancing Circles patterned paper form my side open card and faux stitching adds a contrasting border.  Satin Sensations 5/8" Fuchsia pink ribbon provides a border and bow.  A few Recollections black mini brads line two corners and holds a K&Company Life's Journey Vintage Charms silver butterfly charm.  A Spellbinders Medallion Four adds a circular element behind my image.  A Technique Tuesday Borderline: Same Time Next Year set adds my stamped summer words.

A My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourish provides movement behind my flower cluster made of a Recollections Mulberry Paper Flower and Prima Fairytale Roses Baby Pink.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie that includes a popped up hello sentiment from an Inkadinkado sentiments set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a blank sheet to include a handwritten note . . .

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 . . .
Totally Paper Crafts "Metal" (here) - butterfly charm
Craft Your Passion "Make it Cute" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Use Metal" (here) - butterfly charm
Cute Card Thursday "Brass in Pocket" (here) - metal butterfly charm
Sweet Stampin' "Oh So Girly" (here)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Girly" (here)


Copics used:
bear - RV23, RV25, RV29 (nasty rag technique RV69)
tree - E42, E44
leaves - YG21, YG23, YG25
hearts, butterfly - E04, E07
ground grass - YG25
curtain rod, window frame - E31, E35, E47
seat, pillow - E51, E55, E57
curtain shading - W3, W5
airbrushed wall - E42; floor RV23; outside ground YG13; sky Y000, B000

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I'm including this pic to show you other ways that I've filled this wonderful image for all four seasons.   Make sure you stop by over the next few days to see how I've used them!  This image can be easily used for holiday cards with paper-pieced holiday curtains, a coordinating scene in the window, a hat on Billie and the image surrounded by holiday die cuts!  OH MY . . . the possibilities!!!

I've shown my use of this image for a winter-themed card here and my spring-themed card here.

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

~ Rose

Spring Card Art with Copics: Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie

This week there is a new release of 16 sweet Billie Bear images, designed by Jan White exclusively for Ladybug Crafts Ink. You've got to hop over to the challenge blog to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of these newly released images!

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I've used Window Seat Billie to create a set of four seasonal cards.  I had loads of fun playing with this fabulous image and my head is still spinning with ideas on more ways to use it.  You'll have to visit again soon to see how I've used Window Seat Billie for my Summer and Autumn cards. This post contains the info on my Spring card.  You can find my use of this image for a winter-themed card here.

I printed the image onto a striped pattern from my scrap pile then fussy cut and carefully placed the new drapes to carry out my Springtime theme.

I used three different masks to add color and texture to my image.
1.  I cut out just the window glass areas to stamp a spring tree scene from an old Stampin' Up! A Tree for All Seasons set.  I also used this mask to airbrush the ground, sky and a bit of sun light.
2.  I cut out just the bear to add texture using the nasty rag technique by pouncing Copic colored fibers of a piece of wash cloth over the Copic-filled bear.
3.  I cut out the full image to airbrush the wall areas and floor.

This view shows my Copic-filled image for a spring-themed card.  Glossy Accents covers the hearts and Inkssentials Enamel Accents black provides shiny, dimensional eyes.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with Creative Imaginations patterned paper form my side open card and faux stitching adds a contrasting border.  Satin Sensations 5/8" Citrus green ribbon provides a border and bow.  A thin wire around the bow holds a Cousin Corp Symbolize metal sun charm.  A Spellbinders Medallion Four adds a circular element behind my image.  A Technique Tuesday Borderline: Same Time Next Year set adds my stamped spring words.

A My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourish provides movement behind my flower cluster made of a Recollections Mulberry Paper Flower and green paper roses.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie that includes a popped up hello sentiment from a Close To My Heart Say It In Style set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a blank sheet to include a handwritten note . . .

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 . . .
Totally Paper Crafts "Metal" (here) - sun charm
Sweet & Sassy "Think Spring" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Make it Cute" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Spring Colours" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Divas by Design "Use Metal" (here) - sun charm
PaperCrafting Journey "Ribbon or Lace" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Brass in Pocket" (here) - metal sun charm



Copics used:
bear, leaves - YG21, YG23, YG25 (nasty rag technique YG67)
tree - E42, E44
buds - YG25, R89
birdhouse, hearts - E04, E07
ground grass - YG25
curtain rod, window frame - E31, E35, E47
seat, pillow - E51, E55, E57
curtain shading - W3, W5
airbrushed wall - E42; floor YG23; outside ground YG13; sky Y000, B000

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I'm including this pic to show you other ways that I've filled this amazing image for all four seasons.   Make sure you stop by through the next few days to see how I've used them!  This image can be perfect for holiday cards too!  Paper-pieced holiday curtains with a coordinating scene in the window and a hat on Billie surrounded by holiday die cuts?!?!?!  OH MY . . . the possibilities!!!

I've shown my use of this image for a winter-themed card here.

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

~ Rose

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: Anything Goes

The current challenge by the Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge is Anything Goes. 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.

There is also a new release of 16 sweet Billie Bear images, designed by Jan White exclusively for Ladybug Crafts Ink. You've got to hop over to the challenge blog to see how the Lovely Ladybugs have shown their use of several of the newly released images!

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I've used the recently released Window Seat Billie as designed by Jan White to create a set of four seasonal cards.  I had tons of fun playing with this all-purpose image and my head is still spinning with ideas on more ways to use it.  You'll have to visit again soon to see how I've used Window Seat Billie for my Spring, Summer and Autumn cards. This post contains the info on my Winter card.

I printed the image onto the smooth side of a sheet of Bo Bunny's Snowfall "Snowfall Hot Chocolate" then fussy cut and carefully placed the new drapes to carry out my winter-theme.

I used three different masks to add color and texture to my image.
1.  I cut out just the window glass areas to stamp a winter tree scene from an old Stampin' Up! A Tree for All Seasons set.  I also used this mask to airbrush the ground, sky and a bit of sun light.
2.  I cut out just the bear to add texture using the nasty rag technique by pouncing Copic colored fibers of a piece of wash cloth over the Copic-filled bear.
3.  I cut out the full image to airbrush the wall areas and floor.

This view shows my Copic-filled image for a winter-themed card.  Glossy Accents covers the hearts and Inkssentials Enamel Accents black provides shiny, dimensional eyes.

Layers of Bazzill cardstock with Bo Bunny's Snowfall "Snowfall Wintertime" glitter paper form my side open card and faux stitching adds a contrasting border.  Satin Sensations 5/8" Island Blue ribbon provides a border and bow.  A safety pin through the bow holds a metal gold snowflake with a jump ring through the pin's loop.  A Spellbinders Medallion Four adds a circular element behind my image.  A Technique Tuesday Borderline: Same Time Next Year set adds my stamped winter words.

A My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourish provides movement behind my flower cluster made of a Recollections Mulberry Paper Flower and a Petaloo Flora Doodles Mini Florettes For the Guy set.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Window Seat Billie that includes a popped up hello sentiment from a Hero Arts Sparkle Clear Simple Messages set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a blank sheet to include a handwritten note . . .

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 . . .
Charisma Cardz "Die Cuts" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Decoupage" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Ribbon or Lace" (here)
Cupcake Craft "Cool Men" (here)
Ooh La La Creations "It's a Man Thing" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Masculine" (here)
Christmas Cards All Year Long "Sparkle and Bling" (here)


Copics used:
bear - BG70, BG72, BG75 (nasty rag technique BG78)
tree - E42, E44
curtain rod, window frame - E31, E35, E47
seat, pillow - E51, E55, E57
mittens, scarf, hearts - E04, E07
curtain shading - W3, W5
airbrushed wall - E42; floor BG72; outside ground BG000; sky Y000, B000

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I'm including this pic to show you other ways that I've filled this amazing image for all four seasons.  The possibilities are ENDLESS!  Make sure you stop by through the next week to see how I've used them!  Can you imagine how perfect this image could be for holiday cards too?!?!?  Paper-pieced holiday curtains with a coordinating scene in the window and a hat on Billie surrounded by holiday die cuts?!?!?!  OH MY . . .

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

~ Rose

Elisabeth Bell's Merry Weather 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 Merry Weather 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, Mar. 22, 2013 at 9 AM to leave comments. The winners will be posted at the Digi Bells' blog on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2013.

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


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This little barefoot sweetie checks the temperature of a shallow Spring puddle as she carefully lifts her dress so as not to get it wet.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I've attempted to add some light reflections in the water.  My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio set provides my clouds.  Yellow Stickles cover the headband and flower centers.

Patterned papers from a Lilly Bimble collection included with the February 2013 issue of Quick Cards magazine, bordered with faux stitching, are layered with Bazzill cardstock to form my side-open card.  An American Crafts "Spring" ribbon is layered with Wyla pleated white lace and a Martha Stewart Skylands Snowflake edge punch to form a grounding border and also forms my ribbon bow.

 

My image is shaped with an older Sizzix original red Super Scallop Tag.  A Close To My Heart Pair-a-Phrase sentiment is popped up on the front and continues through to the inside of my card.  A handmade accent blossom made from a small flower Punch Bunch and mini suns sets over my stamped sentiment.  An older Sizzix original red Eyelet Washers #2 flower reinforcement is set at the top of my tag, holds a We R Memory Keepers large eyelet in baby blush pink and is tied with an Offray 1/8" mini dot bright yellow ribbon.

 

Spellbinders Floral Flourishes, layered with Want2Scrap Maxxi Girl Jumbo silver rhinestone swirls provide movement at the sides of my image.

The inside supports the front and shows the continuation of the Close To My Heart Pair-a-Phrase stamped sentiment.  A Close To My Heart Treasures "sunshine" stamp adds Adirondack Dye Butterscotch ink color to the bottom of my tag.

 



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



I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday "Sketch by Jen" (here)
One Stop Craft "Spring" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Spring Time" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Hello Spring" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Fab 'n Funky "Add a Sentiment" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Anything Goes" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Spring is in the Air" (here)
Southern Girls "Tag You're It" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Child's Play" (here)

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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
water - BG000
headband, dress - Y11, Y13, Y17, Y19
grass, flowers - YG11, YG13, YG25
flowers - B32, B34, B37, B39
flowers, butterfly - R81, R83, R85, R89
airbrushed background - clouds B34, W1, W0, W00, 0; ground YG03, YG01, YG00, W3


On 3-15-13 Elisabeth Bell wrote:  "Siiiggghhh... Rose, your card has captured my HEART! What a GORGEOUS vignette you've created!! It truly looks like the most amazing spring day Merry Weather is enjoying, I LOVE your card!!!"

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

~ Rose

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge: Springtime

The Lovely Ladybugs over at the Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge want to see your Springtime projects.  Hop over to enter your Springtime 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.

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I've used The Teenagers Jess Whispering Wall to create a colorful Springtime card.

This view shows my Copic-filled image . . .

 

Layers of Bo Bunny's Gabrielle Collection patterned papers with Bazzill cardstock form my side-open card.  I've used Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades "Bricked" embossing folder to add texture to the matting behind my image.  Doodlebug beetle black mini brads are lined at one corner.  A QuicKutz Goosebumps 2x2 checkerboard embossed my popped-up scalloped corner.  A couple of Cheery Lynn Designs Dies in Mini Fanciful Flourish as well as an Exotic Small Butterfly and Small Angel Wing add some movement throughout.  Zva Creative Rhinestone Swirls continue that movement and add some bling.

Punch Bunch Kikyou punches in medium, small and mini are layered with mini suns and McGill's pine branch punches to create my pointy petal blossoms.  All are lightly painted with Star Dust Stickles for soft shimmer.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Ladybug Crafts Ink Jess Whispering Wall that includes a spring sentiment from an older Stampin' Up! Serene Spring set . . .

The inside is decorated similar to the front and includes a stamped sentiment from a Hero Arts "So Artsy" set . . .

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:
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Spring Fever" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Punch It!" (here)
One Stop Craft "Spring" (here)
All Sorts "Springtime" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Springtime" (here)
Bunny Zoe's "Girly" (here)
Anything Goes "Seeing Double" (here) - double leaf flourishes
Oldie But Goodie "Feeling Floral" (here)
Flutterby Wednesdays "Open" (here)



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Copics used:
brick wall - E71, R46, R59, E79, R20; W7, W5 for cast shadows on wall
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, belt - E31, E35, E47
suede boots  left - E47, E31; right E35, E30 (fade with lightest color technique)
dress - YR00, YR02, YR14
jacket, pants - BG57, BG53, BG000 (fade with lightest color technique)
hoodie - R00, R02, R14
airbrushed sky - BG01 masked with My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio Set


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Little Miss Mouse

This lovely little fairy is happy to find her sweet little mouse friend passing by as they share a daily greeting.

I've used Elisabeth Bell's digital image, Little Miss Mouse, on a side-open card to share some magical and encouraging words.  Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image with a light coating of Star Dust Stickles painted over the fairy's wings and the rose on the hat of the little mouse.

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.

My handmade flower cluster includes Punch Bunch large, medium and small daisy punches.  Creative Impressions Bits of Bling white pearls sit in the flower centers.  Star Dust Stickles, lightly painted over my punched daisies, adds wonderful sparkle.  A few McGill pine branch punches add nice filler for my white netted and jeweled wire butterfly to flutter from.  An iridescent ribbon bow, made from a ribbon that I saved from a holiday candy box, helps to tie my flower cluster to the Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs die cut.

Layers of Bazzill Olive, Rain and Cool Cantaloupe cardstock with patterned papers from Kaiser Craft's These Days Collection "Reunion" and "Generation" provide the base for my card.  A Memory Box Charlotte Border adds a delicate touch to the top and bottom of a center block surrounded by faux stitching.

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 dream sentiment from an Inkadinkado Sentiments set.

This view of the inside of my card shows a sweet sentiment from a Just Rite Cling Elizabeth O. Dulemba Bee Ride set.



You can find Little Miss Mouse 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:
Crafty Catz "All Stitched Up!" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Punch It" (here)
Delicious Doodles "Use Die Cuts" (here)
Rick St. Dennis "Spring Is In the Air" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "A Bit O' Green" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Spring Fever" (here)
Craft Us Crazy "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Ribbon" (here)
Elphine House Australia "Glitter It Up" (here)

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Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, mushroom bottom and stem - E31, E35, E47
mouse, mushroom top, wings - W1, W3, W5
flowers, dress, mushroom spots, wings - YR61, YR65, YR68
mouse dress, hat, wings - BG70, BG72, BG75
grass, foliage, wings - YG91, YG95, YG99
mouse apron - E40, E41, E42, E43
airbrushed ground - YG93, YG91
airbrushed sky - BG72
clouds - W1, W0, W00, 0

"Top 3" Mar. 16, 2013 Crafty Catz

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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Kenny K's ElenaK

This fabulously fun young lady dances her heart out while she plays her tambourine.  She is a rubberstamp image, named ElenaK of the Rock Squad Collection, designed by Kenny Kiernan for Whimsy Stamps.  You can get your own ElenaK at the Whimsy Stamps online shop here.

This photo shows my Copic-filled image entertaining everyone who watches and listens.

Creative Imaginations Feel the Rhythm double-sided patterned paper, layered with Bazzill cardstock forms my easel card.  My image is shaped and matted with Lifestyle Crafts Large Circle die cuts.  A very old (like maybe 8 years old!  I was surprised that it still worked! LOL!!!)  Jo-Ann Essentials Word Stamp contained the perfect words that reminded me of a favorite song called The Best of Times by Styx.  Strips of Michael's light blue Rhinestone Stickers border two sides of my card cover and base.  K&Company Christmas Cheer Adhesive Gems are aligned in the opposite corners.  Handmade accent daisies are easily coordinated when I use Punch Bunch punches in small, medium and large daisies and birch leaves with a mini sun.  Each flower is lightly painted with Star Dust Stickles for amazing sparkle.  McGill's pine branch punches provide nice, sparkly filler.  Bits of My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourishes cut from gold cardstock provide glamorous movement throughout.

 

This photo shows the front of my card, displaying Kenny K's ElenaK . . .

The base is decorated to match the front.  I've added a sentiment from a Hero Arts clear Huge Hugs set.  QuicKutz Revolution Rockstar Outfits dies provided a great drum set and guitar that I paper-pieced with gold mirror paper for more dimension.  A Lifestyle Crafts Doodles cookie cutter set provided the perfect You Rock die cut embellishment.

This pic shows how my easel card looks when open and ready for display . . . This card was so much fun for me to work on that I feel a bit sad that I have to call it done.  Odd, huh?

 

 

 

It's Happy Mail!!! Someone special will be receiving this card through the mail soon.  I'll be back later to add my clue.  Ahhh . . . could it be you?

I'm entering this easel card into the following challenges:
Kenny K's Krafty Krew "Get Sketchy 2" (here)
Tuesday Throwdown "Bling It On" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Paper Piecing" (here) - drum set and guitar
Crafty Creations "Just Takes Two" (here) - two identical accent daisies
Creative Inspirations "Anything Goes Optional Flowers" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Bling It On" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "For A Girl" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Let's Dance" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "Flowers!" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
open mouth - E93, E95, E97, BV00
pants, shoes, scarf, hair flower - BG01, BG05, BG09
shirt, tambourine, stand - Y21, Y26, Y28
highlight - Y02, 0
microphone, tambourine disks - C5, C3, C1
eyeballs, teeth - C1, C3, 0
airbrushed background - Y21, BG01, W3


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

~ Rose