Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Roses

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see your roses.  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 a digi image named Christmas Robin, designed by Crafts and Me Stamps' newest artist Sue Rundle-Hughes.  This fabulous snowy scene is loaded with gorgeous detail for your coloring pleasure.  You can get your own Christmas Robin here.

Here's a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I die cut my image using an old Sizzix original scalloped tag.  I added some glimmering texture to the background snowy areas by using a microtip applicator to pounce tiny amounts of Adirondack Metallics Acrylic "Pearl" paint over some areas.  I added Marvy Uchida Liquid Applique' over the flower pot in the front.  Copic Opaque White acrylic paint defines the falling snowflakes.  Whew!  Lots going on here!

I created my own robin charm by printing the full image onto Grafix Ink Jet Shrink Film.  I used Copic colors to fill in the robin, cut it out, punched a hole to hold a jump ring then shrunk it using my heat tool.

 

 

I've layered Memory Box Yuletide collection papers with Bazzill cardstock and Bo Bunny's double dots in yellow to form my easel card.  I added a border of faux stitching with a Zig Pure Green marker.

 

Using Quilled Creations Blooming Roses dies to die cut my swirls, I rolled three sizes of coordinating roses.  A few swipes of Adirondack Metallics Acrylic Pearl paint across the tips of the rose petals gives the appearance that snow fell on the petals.  Cheery Lynn Designs Mini Fanciful Flourish and McGill pine branch punches surround my image and bird cage.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing how I've added roses to my card using the digital image called Christmas Robin by Sue Rundle-Hughes.  I've die cut Tim Holtz idea-ology grungepaper using a Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Caged Bird die and painted over it using an Adirondack Metallics Acrylic Silver paint dabber.  A Darice Favor gold bell is tied on using Michael's Metallic Cord. A Lifestyle Crafts Antique Doily rests in the background.

 and a view of the base showing an Inkadinkado sentiment die cut with a Sizzix Tags Scallop Combo #2 . . .

 



 This pic shows both parts of my open easel 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 roses while using Crafts and Me Stamps digital images on their fabulous projects!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Creative Inspirations "Christmas in September" (here)
Fab-n-Funky "Things with Wings" (here)
Divas by Design "Lovely Layers" (here)
Cute Card Thursday "Christmas in September" (here)
Paper Play "Fancy Folds" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Shrink Plastic" (here)
Stampin' for the Weekend "Starting Christmas Early" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Things with Wings" (here)
Creative Craft "Anything Goes" (here)
Monthly Copic Oz Challenge "Winter-theme" (here)



Copics used:
robin head - T9, T6, T0
robin wings - W5, W3, W1
robin body - YR07, YR04, YR20, Y17, swept over lightly with W3
holly leaves - BG93, BG96, BG99
berries - E02, E04, E07
clay pots - E33, E37, E39, E02
trees, door - E31, E35, E47
rock wall - C1, C3, C5
trees, bushes - G82, G85, G99
smoke - C6, C4, C0
windows - Y00
house - E40, E41, E42, 0
airbrushed background - B32

"Top 3" Sept. 19, 2012 Moving Along with the Times

"Top 3" Sept. 21, 2012 Stampin' for the Weekend

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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Stamps Foxgloves by Janna Prosvirina

Crafts and Me Stamps carries an exclusive line of fabulous rubberstamps designed by one of their newest artists Janna Prosvirina.  I've used Foxgloves on an inspirational card.  You can find this image as a rubberstamp here.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  This was a perfect image for using the feather blending technique to smoothly transition the addition of different color families.  I also added thin layers of light colors to the background then spotted my colorless blender for a mottled effect.

To allow this detailed image to shine, I added just a few paper flowers handmade with Punch Bunch punches.  Here's a closer view of my handmade bell flowers lightly painted with Diamond Stickles for amazing sparkle.

I've layered patterned papers from a Memory Box Viola paper pad with Bazzill cardstock.  A Spellbinders Large Labels die cut frames my image.  The sentiment is from a Close To My Heart Pair-a-Phrase set.

Here's a photo of my completed card front showing my use of Crafts and Me Stamps' Foxgloves image as designed by Janna Prosvirina . . .

 

 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

All Sorts "Purple Passion" (here)

PaperCrafting Journey "My Sentiment Exactly!" (here)

Southern Girls "Well Bling Bling" (here)

Tuesday Alchemy "Peace, Love & Happiness" (here)

There's Magic in the Air "Things with Wings" (here)

 

 

 

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - Y13, Y26, Y28
gown, wings - V20, V22, V25, V28, YG11, YG13, YG17, Y00, Y02, Y06
mottled background - E84, E89, 0



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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Stamps Night Time Fairy by Zindy S.D. Nielsen

Crafts and Me Stamps carries an exclusive line of fantastic life-like stamps designed by one of their newest artists Zindy S.D. Nielsen.  I've used Night Time Fairy on a multi-layered card to share sweet thoughts.  You can find this image as a rubberstamp here.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  A Spellbinders Large Label frames my image.

Surrounding my image you'll find clusters of paper flowers handmade with layers of a variety of Punch Bunch punches.  Here's a closer view of my handmade, color-coordinated gerber daisies, bachelors buttons, asters and blossoms lightly painted with Diamond Stickles for amazing sparkle . . .

I've layered older DCWV Old World Stack patterned paper with Bazzill cardstock that includes a touch of faux stitching.  A sentiment from a Hero Arts Simple Messages set expresses sweet thoughts.  Doodlebug Designs Bright Sugar Coated Brads accent one corner.  A bit of Offray 1/8" ribbon provides a triple bow.

Here's a photo of my completed card front showing my use of Crafts and Me Stamps' Night Time Fairy image as designed by Zindy S.D. Nielsen . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Cupcake Craft "In Stitches" (here)
Craft Your Passion "Blast from the Past" (here) - I love #89 Things with Wings and #106 Die Cuts and Punches
There's Magic In the Air "Things with Wings" (here)
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Put a Stamp on it!" (here)
All Sorts "Layers" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, tree branch - E31, E35, E47
wings - V91, V93, V95, V99, YR12, YR15, YR18
splotched background, YR12, 0



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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Eden's 2nd Christmas

I love the wonder in this toddler's expression as she reaches to touch the shining ornament that hangs within her reach just above a sweet gift of the perfect teddy bear waiting under a decorated Christmas tree.  This digital image is named Eden's 2nd Christmas and was designed by Elisabeth Bell.  You can get your own Eden's 2nd Christmas at the Elisabeth Bell's Digital Gallery here.

This photo shows my Copic-filled image.  Rather than reduce the entire digital image to fit within my 2" block, I trimmed parts of the larger image away.

I've layered Bazzill dark brown cardstock with Bo Bunny's Time Piece Collection's patterned paper to form my Round Side Step Card.  A Spellbinder's Lace Doily Motifs square adds a delicate frame to my image.  I found it very difficult to remove the cardstock from that intricately detailed die that resulted in a tear that I had to hide.  Has anyone found an easy way to remove the die cut from this die?

Behind my image stands a Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations chipboard Pine Tree that I covered with green cardstock before diecutting.  At the base of the tree, I've added old Sizzix medium Gifts made from chipboard covered with paper before diecutting.  The Teddy Bear is also made from an old Sizzix Teddy Bear die.  I love the dimension that the chipboard covered with cardstock creates to diecuts.  The bow at the bear's collar adds a nice touch.  Teddy's eyes and nose are covered with Ranger's Enamel Accents in black for real-life sparkle.

This photo of the side view of my Round Side Step Card shows the tree and accompanying gifts . . .

I've used Punch Bunch punches to create a cluster of handmade large and medium poinsettias, that are layered over a Cheery Lynn Designs Fanciful Flourish and Mini Fanciful Flourish to surround my image.  A QuicKutz Holly Leaves with a Doodlebug Designs Crushed Velvet Brad lies at the bottom of my round card front.

Here's a view of my round side-step card showcasing my use of Elisabeth Bell's Eden's 2nd Christmas digital image . . .

 

You can find Eden's 2nd Christmas 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:
Sparkle Creations Christmas "Three of Something" (here) - three Christmas Trees
Dream Valley "Something Old, Something New" (here) - old Sizzix dies, new Spellbinders die
Ooh La La Creations "Teddy Bear Antics" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Shaped Cards" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Christmas" (here)
A&T/Emerald Faerie "Use a Doily" (here)
All Sorts "Anything but Square" (here)
Anything Goes "Early Christmas" (here)
Christmas Cards All Year Long "Christmas Presents" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - T0, T6, T9
trees - G82, G85, G99
berries, ribbon, ornament, light - R22, R29, R59
ornament, light, tree background - Y13, Y26, Y28
bear - E31, E35, E47, E95
pjs, light - V20, V22, V25, V28
airbrushed background - Y11, B21

"Top 4" Sept. 17, 2012 Ooh La La Creations

 

 

 

"Top 3" Sept. 18, 2012 A&T Emerald Faeries

 

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

~ Rose

Crafts and Me Stamps Challenge: Add a Flower

The Dynamite Digi design team over at the Crafts and Me Stamps' challenge blog wants to see you add a flower 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 a digi image named Vixie, designed by Hannah Lynn, exclusively for Crafts and Me Stamps.  This lovely vampiress with a spider weaving its web through her hair while she cuddles her sweet kitty makes a fantastic Halloween image!

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

I've layered Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue Collage papers with Bazzill Raven and smooth green cardstock to form my card.  A few Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coated Brads in bright purple sparkle and shimmer over my image.

 

A black cat eyelet rests in the center of a sentiment from a Close To My Heart Pair-a-Phrase set shaped with a Marvy Uchida 2" oval and matted with a 2 1/2" scalloped oval punch.  Black Prima Say It In Crystals add a glistening element.  A brass spider charm, attached to a couple of Bazzill Basics black posie paper flowers with a Tim Holtz idea-ology long brass fastener and Prima Heirloom pecan paper leaf, provides a dimensional treat.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing how I've added a flower to my card using the digital image called Vixie by Hannah Lynn . . .

Simple layering with a lighter pattern on the inside allows me to include a personal note to someone special . . .

 

 

 

 

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 added flowers while using Crafts and Me Stamps digital images on their fabulous projects!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
One Stitch At A Time "Use a Digi" (here)
Dream Valley "Something Old, Something New" (here) - old brads, eyelet; new papers, image
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Tuesday Alchemy "Anything Goes" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, BV00, E93
hair, eyes - V20, V22, V25, V28
reeds, cat's eyes - YG61, YG63, YG67
cat's fur, spider - T0, T6, T9, E93
outfit - R00, R12, R22
web, spots - W1, W3, W5
airbrushed background - Y21, W3, W5


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

~ Rose

Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Stamps Kara by Hannah Lynn

Crafts and Me Stamps carries an exclusive line of amazing fantasy images designed by American artist Hannah Lynn.  I've used Kara on a multi-layered card to share Halloween wishes.  You can find this digital image here.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image. 

 

Surrounding my image you'll find clusters of paper flowers handmade with layers of Punch Bunch small cosmos and mini sun punches and Cheery Lynn Designs Build a Flower #1 dies.  Here's a closer view of my handmade mini asters and spider mums.  The centers are lightly painted with Diamond Stickles for amazing sparkle . . .

 

My sentiment tag from a Stampin' Up! Eat, Drink and Be Scary set holds an Offray 1/8" black ribbon and is bordered by die cuts from QuicKutz.  Die cuts of the wine bottle, candy minis and skull and crossbones from the Flag die are coated with glossy accents for dimensional shine.

I've layered older Echo Park Happy Halloween Costume Party chevron, Haunted House and Spooky Dots patterns with Bazzill green, gray and purple cardstocks.  A Spellbinders Halloween 2 - Spider Hat die cut and embossed spider web hangs from one corner.  Several bat and pumpkin brads from a Making Memories Halloween mini brad pack line two corners of my card.

Here's a photo of my completed card front showing my use of Crafts and Me Stamps' Kara image as designed by Hannah Lynn . . .

On the inside, a simple layer with a light sheet, bordered by a Martha Stewart bats border punch, then wrapped by a 3/8" Halloween printed ribbon, allows me to include a personal note to someone special . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
One Stitch At A Time "Use a Digi" (here)
Dream Valley "Something Old, Something New" (here) - old papers and die cuts, new image
Everybody Art "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "Sparkle" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)
Creative Inspirations "BINGO" (here) - ribbon, flowers, glitter
Southern Girls "It's All About the Flora" (here)
Crazy 4 Challenges "Color - Purple, Orange, Green" (here)



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, BV00, E93
hair - YG97, YG93, YG91
rock, spider - W1, W3, W5
candy corn - Y11, Y15, Y19, YR21, YR24, YR27
transparent sleeves - YR21, 0, E02, RV91
top, hat - YR21, YR24, YR27
top, hat, eyes, tail, scales - RV91, RV95, RV99
airbrushed background - YR21, W3, speckles W5

"Top 3" Sep. 5, 2012 Creative Inspirations

"Top 5" Sep. 12, 2012 Southern Girls

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

~ Rose