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

"Top 3" Dec. 9, 2011 One Stop Craft

Card Art with Copics: Fall Masquerade Fairy by Caron Vinson

Caron Vinson is an amazing artist who creates wonderful fantasy art and Sweet Pea Stamps carries a line of Caron Vinson's fairies and mermaids in rubberstamps.  I've used one of Caron's masquerade fairies for an autumn-colored thank you card.

This photo shows a closer view of my Fall Masquerade Fairy.  I've painted Diamond Stickles over her wings for added sparkle.

I've adhered a faux stitched matting of Best Creations sparkling patterned paper to my card made from Bazzill brown cardstock.  Creative Memories oval cutters helped to form my image shape.  A couple of Sizzix circle die cuts shape the background.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts.

A few holographic leaf stickers by American Greetings help to add some autumn sparkle to my card.

Here's a view of my full card front showing my use of Caron Vinson's Fall Masquerade Fairy by Sweet Pea Stamps.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday "Sketch by Jo" (here)
Sweet Pea Stampers "Sticker Shock" (here)
In A Sweet Pea Dream "Thankful using Fall Colors" (here)
Crafty Creations "Thanks/Gratitude" (here)
Flutterby Wednesdays "Open" (here)
PaperPlay "Being Thankful" (here)
Totally Gorjuss "Sparkle" (here)
Dream Valley "Sparkle" (here)




Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, BV00, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
wings - Y13, Y26, Y28
top - YG61, YG63, YG67
skirt - YR20, YR23, YR24
dotted background - YR20, YG61, Y26, 0

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Sketch by Lynda - Piano Forte

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

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled digi image called Li'l Lynda's Piano Forte by Elisabeth Bell.  This sweet little lady is dressed in her best as she sings her little heart out while playing the piano for her doll, puppy and everybody else who cares to listen.

I've created my card using Bazzill white with some smooth dark and light pink cardstock.  A hint of Memory Box Yuletide collection patterned Christmas bell paper, faux stitched with pure pink marker, adds a splash of holiday background color.  A Spellbinders Grand 12" Classic Lace Border and Floral Doily Motifs die cut from WorldWin Gold Metallic Foil add intricate design to the sides of my image.  A Fiskars border punch adds more detail to the background matting.  A few rose brads, a swirl of cream pearls and a double bow tied with ruffled metallic braid ribbon are all the accents this sweet little lady needs.  A wonderful Close To My Heart Gloria sentiment (in Latin, translates to Glory to God in the highest) provides a little musical text support.

Here's a view of my completed card front showcasing Elisabeth Bell's Li'l Lynda's Piano Forte . . .

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:
Ooh La La Creations "BINGO" (Ribbons, DieCut, Sparkle) (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Something Punched!" (here)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts "Anything Christmas with Pearls" (here)
Colour Create "Pink, White, Gold" (here)
ABC Challenge "D=Dazzle" (here)
Crissy Armstrong's Monthly Challenge "Christmas Non-Traditional Colors" (here)
Belles 'n Whistles "Christmas" (here)
Moving Along with the Times "Ribbons and Bows" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Anything Goes" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Christmas" (here)

The Elisabeth Bell stamps Digi Bells Design Team is hosting a November release blog hop through Dec. 2nd, 2011.  For a chance at winning the new EB Creative Genius image, I'm also including this card as an entry at their "anything goes" blog hop post (here).



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair, puppy - E31, E35, E47
roses, heart, dog collar, dress - R11, R22, R43, R46
leaves - G82, G85, G99, YG11, YG13, YG17
pillow background - B91, B95, B97
slip, shoe, note - Y13, Y26, Y28
piano - T9, T6, T0
airbrushed outline shadow - Y00, RV00

Sizzix Big Shot Pro Candy-Shaped Box and Sara Burrier's Poinsettia

I'm thrilled to share a Crafts and Me Stamps soon-to-be-released beautiful fairy digital image by Sara Burrier named Poinsettia.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.  I set this lovely fairy toward the side of my cut rectangle so I'd have plenty of room to add a sentiment and some embellishments.  This magnificent stamped sentiment is an oldie from Art Gone Wild!  A QuicKutz manger and north star die cuts provide divine accents.  A bit of Diamond Stickles covers her wings and the poinsettia she's holding.  You can find out the basics of how I make my punched poinsettias here.

I've used my Sizzix Big Shot Pro and the Candy-Shaped Box Pro die to die cut Little Yellow Bicycle's Christmas Magic paper.  Holiday ribbons, tied in bows, hold my candy box tight but will make it easy to open and tie again.  A Spellbinders' Fleur De Lis Rectangle frames my image.

It all came together pretty easily.  Memory Box holly vines add a very nice over the edge flourish.  Here's a view of my completed Sizzix Big Shot Pro Candy-Shaped Box showcasing Sara Burrier's Poinsettia . . .

I'm entering this project into the following challenges:
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Fairies" (here)
Digital Tuesday "Christmas Time" (here)
Flutterby Wednesdays "Open" (here)
Wags 'n Whiskers "Christmas-themed" (here)
One Stitch At A Time "Anything Goes" (here)
Paper Sundaes "Beautiful Bows" (here)
ABC Challenge "D=Dazzle" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Christmas" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93
hair - E31, E35, E47
holly leaves - G82, G85, G99
poinsettia and dress - R22, R29, R59
wings - Y18, Y26, Y28
airbrushed outline shadow - Y11, Y28



"Top 3" Dec. 1, 2011 The ABC Challenge

Card Art with Copics: Elisabeth Bell's Little Curls

I've had the pleasure of playing with this lovely Little Curls image that Elisabeth Bell made exclusively for Sweet Pea Stamps.  This Little Curls rubberstamp is just one of several super sweet Elisabeth Bell images available exclusively through Sweet Pea Stamps.  Crafts and Me Stamps sells many of the Sweet Pea Stamps line so don't forget to check over there for this special little lady.

This photo shows a close-up of my Copic-filled image.  I've added a mini butterfly punch, folded in half, to appear as though it's landed gracefully on her open toes.  A Stampin' Up! sentiment from the Carte Postale set adds a sweet greeting.

I've created my card using Bazzill textured cardstock in purple and pink with a layer of Doodlebug Design's baby girl plaid surrounded by faux stitching.  A Spellbinders Nestabilities Fleur De Lis rectangle diecut frames my Copic-filled image.

Here's a view of my completed card showcasing this sweet Elisabeth Bell Little Curls rubberstamped image.  A ribbon bow and touch of Basic Grey Opaline designer half pearls is all the embellishment needed.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Elisabeth Bell's World "4Ps Pink, Purple, Pearls and Pretties" (here)
Belles 'n Whistles "Anything Goes" (here)
Flutterby Wednesdays "Open" (here)
Dream Valley "Stitching" (here)
Stamptacular Sunday "Punch It!" (here)
Hooked on Crafts "Something Punched!" (here)
Copic Oz "Spring-themed Project" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
pants - V04, V06, V09
top - R81, R83, R85, R89, YG01, YG05, YG07, YG09
airbrushed background - YG09, YG01, B21

"Top 3" Nov. 20, 2011 Stamptacular Sunday

Crafts and Me Challenge: Simples (Minimal Embellishment)

The Dynamite Digi team over at the Crafts and Me Challenge blog wants to see your simple projects using minimal embellishments.  Crafts and Me Stamps is sponsoring this challenge and offering three digital stamps as a prize to a randomly selected entry.  You can find out more about this challenge and sponsor here.

I've had the pleasure of using this wonderful, newly released Kissy Fish digital image by Hannah Lynn.  I've sized her to be 4 1/4" long x 3" wide to allow her to fill most of the card front so I won't be tempted to add embellishments - LOL!!!  I think it worked.

A bit of My Mind's Eye Tres Jolie Modemoiselle "Mother" striped paper and some Mon Cheri "Girl" Tiny Dots paper is all I needed for a touch of background.  A simple "warm tidings" sentiment from a Hot Off the Press Christmas Art set simply indicates that I'm sharing good news.

I think that it's pretty obvious that Kissy Fish is a loving Valentine's Day image but she'll also make a nice loving reminder any time of year.

This photo shows my completed card front showcasing Hannah Lynn's Kissy Fish image. . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes "Digital Images" (here)
Crafty Catz "Use a Digi" (here)
Daisy Doodles "Anything Goes with a Digi" (here)
Creative Craft "Minimalistic" (here)
Secret Crafter "Spots and Stripes" (here)
Colour Create "Turquoise, Deep Pink and Ivory" (here)


Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
flower/hearts/fish - RV23, RV14, RV19
leaves - BG93, BG96, BG99
clothes/fish/eye - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
earrings/arrow - Y28, Y26, Y13
background - E42, E41, E40, BG000, 0

Card Art with Copics: Crafts and Me Art Deco Couple

Ahhh...there's nothin' like the smell of fresh rubberstamps to get my creative juices flowin'.  An Art Deco Couple stamp by Crafts and Me Stamps led the way to this fun, loving card that I can use to share marriage, anniversary or even engagement wishes.

This lovely lady's close-fitting cloche hat emphasizes her fabulously flowing gown, embellished with gorgeous plumes and pearls.  Her handsome escort is equally astonishing for this black tie affair.

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

Keeping the card simple allows this wonderful dancing couple to shine.  I've added some Bo Bunny embossed dots in black to some white Bazzill to form my card.  A strip of Creative Imaginations Cream Music paper provides a visual note while another strip of Teresa Collins' Mr. & Mrs.: Flowers Paper accents the rose of her hat.  A simple sentiment and black ribbon bow provide the only formal embellishment.

Here's a view of my completed card showcasing the Crafts and Me Stamps Art Deco Couple . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday "Sketch" (here)
Fashionable Stamping Challenges "Times Gone By" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Love and Marriage" (here)
Creative Craft "Minimalistic" (here)
PaperCrafting Journey "Embossing" (here)
All Sorts "Black and White Plus One" (here)


Copics used:
tux - T9, T6, T0
dress - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78
airbrushed outline shadow - BG75, BG72
Copic Opaque White

"Top 3" Nov. 15, 2011 Ladybug Crafts Ink

Card Art with Copics: Lisa Victoria's Mercreature

Finally the light bulb went off in my head and I figured out what to do with the globe that this cute mercreature is gently holding as it fondly remembers events of the past.  This is the third of the rubberstamps I won as part of a 3-count grab bag prize for participating in a Sweet Pea Stampers challenge.

This photo shows a close-up of my Copic-filled Mercreature rubberstamped image.  On the stamped image, the globe that this mercreature is holding is left empty with just a few spots of drawn highlight areas.  It's a fun space that you can fill with whatever your heart desires.  I reduced and flipped the mercreature image then covered it with a self-adhesive epoxy circle from Creative Imaginations.

I used Bazzill for my card and added a layer of Hot Off the Press' Paper Pizazz Masculine sarapapers.  My oval stamped image is edged by deckle edged scissors.  I've added QuicKutz corners, a Spellbinders Floral Flourish, McGill fern punches and paper flowers.  A sentiment from Hampton Art's Studio G Clear Stamps and a Stampin' Up! Circle of Friendship set complete my flower and sentiment cluster.

Here's a view of my completed card front showing my version of Lisa Victoria's Mercreature . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Sweet Pea Stampers "Remember" (here)
In A Sweet Pea Dream "Thankful using Fall Colors" (here)
iCopic Lover "Thankful" (here)
Creative Card Crew "Thankful" (here)
Sir Stampalot "Blue and Green" (here)
Charisma Cardz "Cutesy" (here)


Copics used:
mercreature - G82, G85, G99, E04, 0
sky - B21, 0

Card Art with Copics: Sara Burrier's Lady of the Field

This lovely Lady of the Field digital stamp by Sara Burrier was recently released at Crafts and Me Stamps.

This photo shows my image filled using Christmas shades of Copic colors.  I know it's unusual to find a fairy on a Christmas card but it surely is possible.  Who said fairies don't celebrate holidays anyway? LOL!!!  It's a shame that the glimmer of the Diamond Stickles painted on her wings doesn't show well in the photo.

I've created my gatefold card using Bazzill green then adhered My Mind's Eye 2010 Dear Santa Glitter Cardstock in musical notes to the outside and inside of the card.

Spellbinders Labels 17 shapes my image and the coordinating mat.  A Satin Sensations 5/8" red ribbon bow adorns my shaped image.

Tim Holtz' Alterations Sizzlits Festive Greenery die cuts from Creative Imaginations Cream Music paper have been airbrushed with coordinating Copic colors to create a distressed woods-looking border.  Die cuts from Memory Box' Deer Trio and a Lifestyle Crafts (formerly QuicKutz) Bird add some wildlife to my wooded border.  Here's a view of my distressed border showing the die cuts from three different die companies:

Here's a view of my completed gatefold card using Sara Burrier's Lady of the Field all decked out for the holidays . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly "Anything Goes" (here)
Crafty Sentiments "More than One Fold, No Easels" (here)
Emerald Faerie Garden "Christmas Red" (here)
Crafty Catz "Anything Goes" (here)
One Stop Craft "Use Three" (here) (3 different die cut companies border; tri-fold card; 3 deer)
One Stitch At A Time "Use a Digi" (here)
Ladybug Crafts Ink "Non-Traditional OR distressed Christmas" (here)
Creative Craft "Fancy Edges" (here)
Crafty Emma's "Entertain Us! Song or Film" (here) (song Deck the Halls)

 

Nov. 7, 2011

 

 

"Top 3" Nov. 16, 2011 Emerald Faerie Garden

 

 

 



Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - E31, E35, E47
leaves in hair - G12, G14, G16
dress - R22, R29, R59
wings - B91, B95, B97
mushrooms - same colors as fairy
airbrushed background - B21, E31, C3, R59, B97, G16
Opaque White fairy dust around head

Crafts and Me Challenge: Let the Music Move You!

The Dynamite Digi team at the Crafts and Me Challenge blog wants to see your papercrafting projects showing how you Let the Music Move You!  Crafts and Me Stamps is offering 3 digital stamps of the winner's choice to a randomly selected entry.  You can find out more about this challenge here.

You can find the right words for nearly any image if you let yourself be inspired by lyrics from music that you enjoy.  Even the image of a cupcake can be musically inspiring when paired with a Happy Birthday to You sentiment surrounded by musical notes in your background paper, die cuts or other embellishments.

I've used a recently released Christmas Fireplace image.  This photo shows how I've used my Copic colors to fill this warm image.  I've painted Diamond Stickles over the tree and holly for sparkle.  A touch of Liquid Applique' in white adds some fluff to the top of my stockings.

I used Bazzill Bling green and cranberry cardstock to form my easel card.  My Minds Eye 2010 Holly Jolly "Old St. Nick" paper provides my background musical note pattern.  Tim Holtz Idea-ology tissue tape "Symphony" adds a pleated bottom border.  My image is cut and matted using Spellbinders Labels 15.  A Memory Box Holly Vine borders one side of my card.  A few McGill pine branch punches and Recollections mulberry paper mini roses provide light embellishing.

This photo shows the front of my easel card that includes an appropriate computer-generated quote from the song "Let It Snow."

This view shows the inside base of my easel card with this wonderful sentiment by Artful Legacy.

Here's a side view of my opened easel card . . .

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

PaperCrafting Journey "Use a Digi" (here)
Totally Paper Crafts "Glitter It" (here)
All Sorts "Christmas Easel" (here)
Crazy 4 Challenges "Candy" (here) (candy canes in stocking)
One Stitch At A Time "Christmas" (here)
Sparkle Creations "Liquid Applique'" (here) (on stockings)
Dream Valley "Anything Goes" (here)
Ooh La La "Stitching" (here)
Anything Goes "Stitches, Real or Faux" (here)
Creative Inspirations "Sparkle!" (here)


Copics used:
bricks, gift - R43, R46, R59
bear, logs - E31, E35, E47
tree, holly leaves - BG93, BG96, BG99
fire - YR04, R05, Y13
stars, candle holders - Y13, Y26, Y28
candle globes - Y000, 0
stockings, berries - R22, R29, R59
wood basket - E50, E53, E57
grate - T0, T6, T9
hearth - C1, C3, C5
candles, ball - B91, B95, B97
airbrushed background - Y000, BG93, E53

 

"Top 5" Nov. 5, 2011 Allsorts of Challenges