Friendship Image from Polkadoodles-Winnie~Missed You So Much

 After the year we all had in 2020, this great image from Polkadoodles just about says it all.  I know I just crave hugs and really letting people know how much they mean to me!  This great digital stamp is called Winnie- Missed You So Much!  It can be found in their store here. 

 

 I used Copic Sketch markers on this stamp and here's the list of them:

 

Copics used:

Skin Tone: R000,00,01,02, RV10

Yellows: Y00,Y11,Y13,Y32,Y26,Y21,Y26

Green:  G12

Blues: B34,B32,B52

Purples:  BV000, 00, 01,02,04

Browns:  E23, E53, E55, E59, E57, E11, W3

Gelly Roll 10, Posca White

After using a Mod Stitched rectangular Die to cut the image, I matted it with a subtle green cardstock.  Taking a lavender seam binding tape that I had crumpled up, I tied a bow for an accent.  I Stamped the sentiment in a lavender ink and added some clear micro seed beads to the center of some of the flowers on the design paper.  It's elevated up on Pop-Dots.

I always finish the insides of my cards with color-coordinated paper.  With this card, I added a sentiment block from a scrapbook page and now have a great card to send to a friend!  

BE SURE to check out the Polkadoodles Store, especially on Tuesdays!  That's when they have many or all their items on a discounted sale!  It's well worth the visit.

Thanks for stopping by!

New Snowmen collection at Polkadoodles: Frosty Smiles-Snowman Celebrate

 

Hi everyone, Carolyn here posting one of the adorable new Snowman collections over at Polkadoodles!  This image is a group of Frosty Friends is called : Frosty Smiles - Snowman Celebrate.  I had fun using different treatments to each of them and adding an "icicle bow with a charm" to the card.  I like using copics when I color because they blend so well.  Here's a list of what ones I used:

Blues:  B000, B000, B91-93-95-97

Grays:  C0-01-02-03-04-05-07-9

Pinks:  RV55, RV000, RV00, RV09, R46

Yellows & Browns:  E30-31, W3, YR12 + 21

Background inks:  Picked Raspberry Oxide, Gina K Black Onyx

Prismcolor pencil-Medium Gray

Thanks for looking-Be sure to watch for more snowmen images coming soon!

 

Horace & Boo from Polkadoodles are heading for the Garden

I'm visiting with my friends over at Polkadoodles again...this time with Horace & Boo with their Wheelbarrow found here. They're in the Garden and have a full load, complete with a mouse!

There is so much detail going on with this digital stamp that I almost got out the colored pencils.  But I used my trusty Copics -I had fun making the dog into a Dalmatian.   Using the In love with Autumn paper pack, I pictured them walking down to the vege garden, looking for the last of the yummy goodies of the season.  Just like we are doing at our house.

I used a scrap strip of yellow polka-dotted paper, stamped a friend sentiment on it and put a bronze ribbon slide on it and used it as a banner on the print.  I felt it was a great time to use my highly popular cloud stencil as a backdrop. I'm so in love with the fluffy look of this!  I then added some orange jute twine along with some wooden stars and popped the whole creation up on foam dots for some dimension.

On the finished inside, again using the Autumn papers, I kept it simple with a paper stripe in the corner and a simple friendship sentiment from my collection.

Thanks for looking at my Polkadoodles creation-Come visit us again soon!
 Entering this card in the following Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: ATG

Always Fun Challenges:  In the Sky Scene

Crafty Sentiments Designs:  ATG 

All you need is FRIENDS over at ALL DRESSED UP!

We have a Challenge that began over at All Dressed Up this past Saturday, the 15th.  It runs for a whole month into July so plenty of time to get your entries in!!  We sure want to get inspired by all your creations--we would like you to use an image from ADU and if you don't have any yet, there are plenty of freebies in the Shop.
This was a special card that I used an image called Summer Tortoises --I love how they hitch along on a free ride, like they're helping friends out.  On the inside of the card, you can see that I made it into a friendship card.  As I've been battling a health scare recently, my friends have stood by my side and have sure cheered me up when I was down.  The main image is matted with kraft paper, then pink gingham, and then a gorgeous green print.  I used 3 colors of Novo drops as corner accents.  On the inside, I used a coordinating paper with a sentiment printed from my computer, edged with distressed Inks and again the Novo dots. Thank you for looking at my site-I hope you will return again and again.  I appreciate all your comments.

Walking the Dog at All Dressed Up! She's so Styling!

Hello and welcome to our new challenge here at All Dressed Up. 

As usual the theme is -

Anything Goes 

but you must use a All Dressed Up Image.

Not got any? There are some gorgeous freebies -} here. 

But please respect the rules! 

 Or you can buy any of Wendy's fab images from the All Dressed Up store -} here. 

Now what could be easier than that?  

We will randomly pick a winner to receive 3 images of your choice, and our DT will chose their top 3 creations. These will be announced on the 29th.
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Here's my image called Playday

 I had such fun coloring her up and using patterned paper with it's creation!  I mostly colored in copics but the sheer skirt I wanted to be soft so I used some Prismacolor pencils.  I just love using buttons as some dimensional accents!  On the inside, I continued the Chevron paper and a great Friendship sentiment-could be used in so many ways!

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We do hope you will find the time to play along - You have a full month (until the evening of the 14th) to enter your creations using the link below.

And don't forget the challenge on our Facebook Page starting on the 1st of each month running throughout the complete month with a theme. This month the theme is  ????? - why not play along for the chance to win even more gorgeous All Dressed Up images?

And don't forget to visit our Etsy Store to see all of Wendy's fabulous images. 

We can't wait to see what you all make!
See you again soon

It's a Monsters Birthday Party--at Color It Create It Show it Off

 It's a Monster Party over at Color It Create It Show It Off and I just love this quirky image 006 from Sherri Baldy.  It can be found in her shop here.  There's quite a variety of them and we know you'll find just the right one for some Fun! Our theme is Monster Birthday and I went in a different direction from the birthday balloons.  I shadowed the dots on her face so it make them look raised up-Then threw on some Stickles as an accent.  Also put some purple Stickles on her toenails and green on her antennas and epoxy dots randomly spread.  I lucked out that the design paper that I used also had the phrase already printed out so of course I used it.  On the inside , I matched some pink papers up from my Stash and used a KKS stamp.

I've enjoyed every minute of my time on this great DT team and it is with a heavy heart that I  have decided to go and try other things in Blogland.  This will be my last post for CICISIO and I wish all the friends and "second" family all the Best!!  They've been gracious enough to leave the door open for me if I want to come back in the future-that means a lot to me.  So look for me on FB - I'm sure that I'll be around!  Thanks for the memories!

New Challenge over at Color It Create It Show It Off--ATG--Sherri Baldy! 2 Winners!!

 For many many years, I sewed for my family and saved money but, more importantly, had fun making creations -fabric art!
This cutie, Img 831 from Sherri Baldy, is a favorite of mine for those reasons ( I nicknamed her Button Gal).  As a member of my Fav Design Team at Color It Create It Show It Off, we are so lucky to get to use these unique images!
We are announcing the CICISIO Challenge today and you can join in this ATG event here.  We can't wait to see your creations and have a chance to WIN some prizes!
To keep with the Sewing "theme" of the image, I used stitches "rub-ons" around the edges of the image and the fun flap.  After coloring her with copics, I attached 2 loops of a satin measuring tape ribbon and added small shaped buttons to bring out the pretty lavenders on the card.  The sentiment is from KKS and suits the card perfectly!  On the inside liner,I repeated the black embossed dotted paper and chose another sentiment from KKS.  LOL I've got JUST the friend to send this to!

Entering this card:

The Paper Shelter-digital
Create and Make-ATG w/ Yellow 
Digi Choosday Crafting-ATG
Crafty Girls Creation-ATG 
Digital Delights by Louby Lou-ATG w/ stamped/digi 

 

REMINDER of our Challenge over at Create It Color It Show It Off!

Over at Color It Create It Show It Off, we still have a Challenge going on for YOU to enter!  Such great Prizes are offered!  One of the few Challenges around that still give our images to the winners.
This digital image is from Sherri Baldy Stamps and is Img 0118- isn't she just too cute!!??  I particularly love the Mushroom in the flower cluster on her hat!  She's colored in copics and seemed to ooze "Country".  So, I used gingham, distressed khaki dots, and a strip of burlap along with a orange dotted mat to make her right at home.  I think the special yellow button is a great accent.  On the card inside, I repeated the khaki dots and used sentiments both outside and inside from KKS. 
We wanted to let you know that it's not too late to join our challenge.  We are always inspired seeing other peoples' creations and can't wait to see YOURS!

Bugaboo sponsors Challenge at Come and Get It! Theme Circles-Always ATG!

 I'm posting this a little late due to a back issue but am so excited to get my contribution posted to the Come and Get It Challenge site.  We have such wonderful sponsors and this image I used is called KidzDaisy from Bugaboo Stamps!  Our theme this week is to use CIRCLES.  I'm sure it's something you can find in your scrapbooking stash!
After coloring my image with copics, I mounted some black paper lace along one side.  In order to continue the black accent, I just used a strip of black cardstock and stamped a sentiment from KKS in white ink.  Now not only are there black dots on the red "ladybug" sections on the image but of course you see the black dots against the vivid green cardstock.  Was planning on using this for a Halloween card-but can see it's really versatile in other ways. Then to finish the card, I placed some black paper on the liner and stamped again a friendship verse in white ink.  There are so many uses for this card!  Come show us your creation and join us over at Come and Get It!

Crafting When We Can is sponsored by Sasayaki Glitter this week--Spots &/or Stripes!

This week at Crafting When We Can, we have a great sponsor that I'm sure is no stranger to all of you-Sasayaki Glitter!  And the Theme for this challenge is Spots and/or Stripes.  That makes for a fun project!
The image I chose to use is Anita's Star and could be used for a number of cards-she's very versatile!  For mine, I made a Thinking of You card for a friend.  She is all colored with Copics and I'm really loving this angular look-an unusual touch for me.  The sentiment stamp is from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  On the inside, I finished it off with the yellow chevron paper and another sentiment in the same Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps group.  I can't wait to send this on to her and speaking of that, We can't wait to see YOUR creation at the Challenge..  Come on over and join in the fun!
I'm entering this in the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog Challenge-Square cards

Cable Knit, Red Buffalo Checks, Snowflakes=Great Winter ATG Card at All Dressed Up!

Happy New Year Dressy's!   

Welcome back to a brand new year 2017 and with it comes a brand new challenge. We hope you have had a lovely holiday and found some time to create!

As always the theme for our Blog Challenge is -

Anything Goes 

but you must use a All Dressed Up Image.

Not got any? There are some gorgeous freebies -} here. 

But please respect the rules! 

 Or you can buy any of Wendy's fab images from the All Dressed Up store -} here. 

Now what could be easier than that?  

We will randomly pick a winner to receive 3 images of your choice, and our DT will chose their top 3 creations.

 

The Image I chose to work with is called A Time for Walkies.  Since we're close to Valentines' Day, I used some deep reds and black then threw on some Chunky Frantage for the great snow effect.  I used as one of the backgrounds a great paper that looks like a White Cable Stitched Sweater-it is so neat!  Then added some Red Buffalo Check design paper and some wooden snowflakes--real rustic!

 We do hope you will find the time to play along - You have until the evening of the 14th Feb to enter your creations using the link below.

There are no new releases this month as Wendy is having a well deserved break but be sure to check at the beginning of February when we will be bring you some brand new inspiration. 

And don't forget the challenge on our Facebook Page starting on the 1st of each month running throughout the complete month with a theme. Why not play along for the chance to win even more gorgeous All Dressed Up images. 

And don't forget to visit our Etsy Store to see all of Wendy's fabulous image.

 We will invite one of these winners back as a guest DT for our next challenge.

Color It, Create It, Show It Off Challenge is ALWAYS Anything Goes!

 This is a pleasant reminder that over at Color It, Create It, Show it Off we've still got our Challenge going on here and are just waiting for your entry!
We invite you all to play along with us.  There is a 3 entry limit and our challenge is Always Anything Goes.  It runs from the 1st of the month until the 29th of the month and the winners are announced on the last day of that month.
This card features an image of Sherri Baldy's known as Img 920 and can be found in Sherri's Shop here.  I LOVE  the soft colors I used on her-to me she always seemed to be ready to sit or lean up against a wall or box, something like that.  So, I created with Copics a stone wall.  Used a beautiful blue and brown paisley print paper and accented it with some blue & white baker's twine, tied with a silver dragonfly charm.

 Perfect for the Friendship card! On the inside liner, I combined a fishtail banner with a stamped sentiment on it against the paisley backdrop.  Wouldn't you just love to get this in the mail?
Be sure and join us for some fun and prizes on our Challenge page!  Can't wait to see what you come up with at Color it, Create it, Show it Off

A Snowy Christmas Card from a Sherri Baldy Image-Have a wonderful Christmas!

This is a gorgeous image from Sherri Ann Baldy from her shop found here.  This little snowbird is Scan0098 and I love all the layers she has!  It's a perfect card to send a friend across the miles at this wonderful Christmas season.  I used a deep blue snowflake paper from Hot off the Press and then layered it with a gold glittered specialty paper with a pattern of flower buds and stems on it.  Helped to pick up the gold trim on her dress.

There's also 3 silver snowflake charms with blue embroidery floss bows on the side and a friendship sentiment near the bottom from KKS. On the inside I made 2 fishtail banners out of some accent papers and stamped a Christmas greeting on it.  Lots of room to add a special greeting of your own.  There are several Challenge locations to enter your Sherri Baldy creations so I hope we see yours soon!

"Same But Different" for the My Besties UK Design Team--Hope you are inspired!

 It's half-way through the month and, at My Besties UK, we like to have an event called "Same But Different" on the 15th.  Each of the DT members take the same image and put our own Flair on it!  This month's image is called Hollyhock Fairy and she's a cutie!  You can find her on the My Besties Shop here.
After coloring her with copics, I added Diamond Dust Stickles to her wings and Diamond Glaze to her gorgeous brown eyes so that they would look wet.  She is double matted, with a heavy lace accent on the side.  I used a double sided paper that had the whitewashed on one side and the terracotta colored patterned paper on the other.  The bonus is that on the edge of the 12 x 12 paper, as many companies are doing now, there was a sentiment on the very edge in Kraft color.  As you can see I used it on the front along with some flat based pearls. I finished my project in the inside liner by using the patterned paper and a rubber stamped Friends sentiment.
I hope as you look through the images, you will get inspired by our creations and go to Sherri Baldy's Store and pick out a cutie to use yourself!

I'd Love to enter my card in the following Challenges:

Crafty Gals Corner-Freestyle 
Creative Moments-ATG w/ Twist, Fall Colors 
Crafty Sentiments Designs-Use your Favorite Stamp or Image 
Inky Chicks-Fairies and/or wings 
Through The Craft Room Door-ATG 
My Besties International Challenge Blog-ATG

Always Anything Goes at Craft Your Passion! This week we feature Little Blue Buttons!

What a fun time I had coloring up this little cutie from Little Blue Buttons called Miss Lilly on a Bike.  This is for our Anything Goes Challenge at Craft Your Passion. 
I took a 6.25" square card blank and "chopped" out a part of the front-I wanted the picket fence to stand out in the design.  Covered the front with a spring-like yellow floral paper and mounted the image.  I love the combination of blues and yellows!!  Stuck down 2 sections of fence die cuts, mounted some small Gypsophila flowers from Wild Orchard, and stamped it for a friendship card.  I used some yellow embossed cardstock for the whole back panel and stamped an additional sentiment on the inside.  I can never get enough friendship cards made to send off!  Thanks for looking and we hope to see your creation on the website!