Thank You -- a New Release for DigiStamps4Joy

It's Sunday, and the final New Releases of the year are in the DigiStamps4Joy Store.  There are a number of beautiful ones!

Today, I used Lil Gypsy (jl748):

I printed Lil' Gypsy onto Kraft paper, then colored her with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils.  I used 2 sizes of a Die-namics stitched die to cut her out and mounted the image on designer papers from DCWV.   The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  

Check out the DigiStamps4Joy blog to see the other creations from the very talented design team.  You won't be disappointed!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
The Pencil Case Challenge -- Heartfelt  (heartfelt sentiment)
Through The Craftroom Door -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
613 Avenue Create -- ATG
Lemon Shortbread Challenge -- ATG

Reindeer Crossing -- for DigiStamps4Joy

It's New Release Sunday at DigiStamps4Joy.  As always, there are some wonderful new releases they you really have to check out in the store!

I used the digi "It's Time" (mp421), and created this:

I colored "It's Time" with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils, using green on the sled, present, and tag around his neck.  I'm entering this in The Pencil Case's 'G' is for green challenge.

Other ingredients on this card:
Die-namics stitched dies
Really Reasonable Ribbon
Close To My Heart designer paper and card stock
Canson Mi Tientes paper (what I used to color the image on)

I hope you take time to visit the DigiStamps4Joy blog to see the other creations and releases today.  They are well worth a stop!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
The Pencil Case -- 'G' is for Green
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge -- ATG
Hiding in my Craft Room -- Any Holiday

Be Yourself -- a New Release at DigiStamps4Joy

It's New Release Sunday at DigiStamps4Joy.  It's a busy day there, as it's also the start of this month's challenge.  There are several, fun, new releases that are VERY worth checking out in the DigiStamps4Joy Store!  I worked with the fun, quirky, and delightful Lil-Jill.

I colored her up with bright, happy colors using Copic markers, gave her a funky hair color to fit the mood of the card, and a spunky sentiment to go with it.

Papers and sentiment are from Close To My Heart.  The doily die is from Cheery Lynn.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #1 -- ATG
Through the Craft Room Door -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Outlawz Friday Color Challenge -- ATG or Christmas

You've Got Style -- for DigiStamps4Joy

It's New Release Sunday at DigiStamps4Joy.

Today, the team is working with the new digi, called "Hat"

I colored "Hat" with Copic markers, then cut it out with a Lifestyles Crafts circle die.  Papers (and tag) are from Heartfelt Creations.  The sentiment is from Unity Stamp Company.  The tie dye crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  Some Timeless Twine finishes it off. 

Check out the rest of the creations with "Hat" on the DigiStamps4Joy blog.  You'll be inspired! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

TTCRD -- ATG

D.L. Art -- Oct. linky party

613 Ave -- ATG

Follow Your Dream -- for DigiStamps4Joy

There are new releases today at DigiStamps4Joy!  I'm always excited to see what's new in the shop -- the talented artists there are creatively coming up with new ideas all the time.  Today's releases are great fun!  

I used the new release, "Spotlight" and merged it with "Ballerina." I colored both images with Copic markers. 

I made the card using Lifestyle Crafts circle dies, Close To My Heart card stock, and My Mind's Eye designer papers.  The silver sequins and sentiment are from Close To My Heart. 

Check out the DigiStamps4Joy blog today to see the other fantastic new releases and creations with them from the talented design team. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- September Linky Party
613 Avenue Create-- CYOC -- shaped, encouragement, sequins
Allsorts Challenge -- lots of layers
Art by Miran Challenge -- ATG

Thinking of You -- New Release for DS4J

It's Sunday, and there are new releases today in the DigiStamps4Joy Store.  To add to the excitement, there is a new artist!  I was lucky enough to be able to work with Lesie's first image in the DigiStamps4Joy store:

This DigiStamps4Joy image is called Patchwork Country 1. I printed it on colored card stock (Close To My Heart), then used distress inks and a wet paintbrush to color it with.  The sentiment is a stamp from My Pink Stamper. 

I was trying for a sun ray of patterned paper behind the image.  It all got a big busy, but if you look, maybe the sun ray is apparent? The designer papers are from Pink Paislee Hello Sunshine 6x6 pad. The white baker's twine is from Timeless Twine. 

Check out the DigiStamps4Joy blog today to see what other design team members have done with this new release, and other new releases.  You won't be disappointed!

With Sympathy -- for DigiStamps4Joy

It's Sunday, which means there are new releases today at DigiStamps4Joy.  As always, there are some fantastic new releases and some great projects from the uber talented design team.

I chose to work with one of my favorite signs of nature, and a new digi from Riette Gasser:

I've always loved rainbows, so I was so excited to have a chance to work with this digi! I colored the rainbow with Close To My Heart water based markers.  I printed it twice, fussy cutting the clouds, then using 3D foam tape on them.  The fussy cut sun is a stamp from Close To My Heart.  The sentiment is from Paper Wishes.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye.

Check out all the great digis released today at DigiStamps4Joy -- you won't be disappointed!

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Art by Miran -- ATG

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D. L. Art -- October Linky Party

Brown Sugar Challenge -- ATG

AUD Sentiment challenge -- 2 or 3 word sentiment

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

Life is a Journey for DigiStamps4Joy

It's Sunday, and that means there are new releases at DigiStamps4Joy. Again this Sunday, there are some wonderful new releases that you'll want to check out, and some fantastic projects by the design team.

Here's my CAS card for today:

The digi stamp I used, "I am Lost"was a fun one, with lots of possibilities!

I did some stamping, using a retired stamp set from Close To My Heart, adding in the sentiment and the foot prints.  Papers and embellishments are also from Close To My Heart.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art -- Oct. Linky Challenge

A Gem of a Challenge -- Clean and Simple

Crafting at the Weekend -- ATG

Get Your Groove On! For DigiStamps4Joy

It's Sunday, and that means new releases at DigiStamps4Joy.  This week is no exception -- there are some fabulous new releases to check out!  I chose to work with the new release called "record player."  It took me back to the 70's:

I printed the "record player" digi 3 times, sizing it so I could use a 1 1/4 inch punch.

The papers are called Sarita.  They are retired, from Close To My Heart. The wood and pewter elements are also from CTMH.  I thought they had that 70's feel to them. The sentiment is from Digital Delights by Louby Loo.

Check out the rest of the creations from the DigiStamps4Joy design team.  And, if you're interested, there's a DT call going on right now.  It's a wonderful, extremely talented, supportive team.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art - Thankful Thursday -- September Linky Party

Outlawz Challenge (Saturday) -- Add a Sentiment

Art by Miran -- ATG

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG (3 of 5)

Creative Fingers Challenge -- ATG

Digitally Sweet Challenges -- musical 

I {heart} Big Books! for DigiStamps4Joy

It's Sunday, which means there are new releases in the DigiStamps4Joy store today.  Even better, there are some GREAT releases you NEED to check OUT!

I've always been a reader, often reading a book a week, so when this "books" digi was released this week, I KNEW I had to create with it!

Books made me think of a bookmark, so that's what I made:

I used some watercolor paper and did a light watercolor wash for the background. I duplicated the digi "Books" and merged it into 1 stamp, colored it with Copic markers, and fussy cut it. 

 The sentiment is mostly computer generated.  The 'two hearts' is a stamp from Close To My Heart.  The "Love/Heart stamp is also from Close To My Heart. I stamped it with Ruby ink and mounted the bookmark onto a piece of Ruby card stock -- both by Close To My Heart. There's some cranberry ribbon and Aqua Blue Timeless Twine to finish off the bookmark. 

Check out the DigiStamps4Joy Store and DS4J blog for lots of great inspiration!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Not Just Cards -- ATG

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Sept Linky Party

The Stamping Boutique -- Back To School

Beautiful -- for DS4J

It's Sunday, and there are once again fabulous new releases at DigiStamps4Joy.  The design team was given a choice of 3 to work with this week.  I wish I would have had time to make projects with all 3.  Each digi is FABuLouS!  Today, I chose to work with 'My Ballgown'.

Isn't this a great digi?

You will find it in the DigiStamps4Joy store.  New today!

I sized the digi to just over 4 inches, and colored it with Copic markers, then fussy cut it.  I used 2 Spellbinders Gold dies to frame it with, and CTMH Pear and Hollyhock cardstock.  The sentiment is a Close To My Heart retired stamp, and the designer paper is also retired from CTMH.  There's a bit of crocheted lace behind the die cut labels, and some 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon in lemon-lime from the new LG Bundle. The flowers are from Recollections.  They are white, daubed with CTMH Hollyhock ink.

Here's a closeup of the colored image:

I can see this image colored in so many possible combinations.  So fun!

Speaking of fun, have you heard about the celebration at DigiStamps4Joy?

The 100th challenge starts Sept. 3 and so does the month-long celebration.  Join us that day for the start of it all with a blog hop.  This design team is uber talented, so the hop is going to be an event!  And, of course, there are lots of prizes.  I'll be giving away a $10 gift certificate to the DigiStamps4Joy store to one lucky commenter. See you at the celebration!

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge -- Girly

Art by Miran -- ATG

Brown Sugar Challenge -- ATG

Creative Corner Challenges - ATG

Frosted Designs -- ATG

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

Stamplorations -- Stamps & Diecuts

D.L. Art -- Thursday Linky party -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
AUD Sentiment -- other than birthday
Crafting at the Weekend -- ATG
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge -- ATG

Ice Cream! for DigiStamps4Joy

It's Sunday, and that means there are new releases in the DigiStamps4Joy store. This week, there are once again some amazing new releases for you to check out!  I had the privilege of having 3 to choose from to work with.  I chose "ice cream".  Really, who wouldn't, LOL?

This is the newly released digi, icecream. You can find it with other new releases in the DigiStamps4Joy store.

I colored the image with Copic markers, then inked around the edges while it was still in the Spellbinder die, using it as a stencil.  I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Old Paper around the edges.  There's some red Stickles glitter glue on the cherry to make it sparkle a bit.  The sentiment is from Unity Stamp Company.  It is a kit of the month stamp from a couple years ago.  The designer paper is from My Mind's Eye.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  I used Christmas Candy ribbon from the Seasons Bundle.

DigiStamps4Joy is having a blog hop, and a month-long celebration starting Sept 3.  Come join in the hop and the many, many prizes!

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Color Me Scrappy -- color challenge
A Girl Who Crafts -- AATG
Bearly Mine Challenges -- ATG
Cards Galore Challenges -- ATG
Doodle Pantry Challenge -- Any Digi goes
Sisters of Craft -- ATG
Art by Miran -- ATG
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- August Linky Party
Stamplorations -- Stamps & diecuts (3 of 3)

Kind of Wonderful

It's Sunday, and that means there are new releases at DigiStamps4Joy. There are some spectacular new releases today, so make sure and check out the store!

I love frames!  Add a quick dash of color, stamp a sentiment, add some paper and embellishments, and you have a card.  I chose to work with just such a frame today:

The new digi I used, released today, is called "Flower Circle."  With very little effort, I was able to size it so I could cut it with a Lifestyle Crafts die, and then cut another slightly larger circle with a die one size larger. And, that is the one of the joys of digis -- being able to alter the size to fit my dies, instead of needing to buy more dies to fit my stamps!

I also sized it large enough to use this quote from Close To My Heart, because I really like it. I colored the image with ShinHan Touch Twin markers.

I won the designer paper at a LSS crop night over a year ago and no longer remember who's it is.  Maybe Fancy Pants?  The corregated sheet is from Fancy Pants. 

I got these Skittles a while ago from a friend, but had never used them.  I thought it was time!  Skittles finish off the card.

Don't forget to check out the DigiStamps4Joy blog for other great inspiration using today's new releases!

 I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- August Linky Party

Art by Miran Challenge -- ATG

Craft for the Craic -- a craft item you have never used before (Skittles)

Crafts 4 Eternity -- ATG

Path of Positivity -- Possibilities (this quote, for me, is all about possibilities)

Stamplorations Challenge blog -- Stamps and Dies (1 of 3)

4 Crafty Girlz Challenge -- ATG

AUD Sentiment Challenge -- Thinking of you type sentiment

Milk Coffee Challenge -- 2 or More Diecuts (used 2)

Scrapbooker PhD -- go digital

Tres Chic! for DigiStamps4Joy

It's Sunday, and there are some FABULOUS new releases at DigiStamps4Joy today!  We were given a choice of which image we wanted to design with, and it was a VERY tough choic.  I chose the lovely, 'Tres Chic' -- partly because my husband and I have been glued to the Tour de France each evening so an image in French fit, oui? 

Here's what I created:

She is chic, isn't she?  Here's the digi image I used:

She is a stamp drawn by Jen Lee for DigiStamps4Joy.  I paired her with a sentiment from Unity Stamp Company.  I thought the two went together quite well!

The image was colored with Copic markers.  I used Basic Grey  Hipster 6x6 papers. The card base and tag are Close To My Heart juniper cardstock.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  It is the Latte ribbon from the Coffee Bundle.  I used 2 Spellbinders dies on this card.

Check out the other great releases this week at DigiStamps4Joy, and please check out the other awesome creations from the design team!  They will blow you away!

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Art By Miran Challenge -- ATG

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge -- All About Girls

Keep It Simple -- Take a Bow

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- July Linky Party

Wags N Whiskers -- ATG

New Release Sunday -- and a Giveaway!

Today's a BIG day!  It's new release Sunday at DigiStamps4Joy, it's my birthday, and it's the day of my giveaway.  Stay tuned, and I'll get to it all.  First, the new release at DigiStamps4Joy.  There are new releases every. single. Sunday.  Today is no exception.  When Margy, the owner, gave us this week's image to work with, I knew instantly what sentiment I wanted to pair it with.  Here's my creation:

One of the new images released today, and the one I used on this card, is called, "Call a Cab".  

I printed out my digi, colored her with Copic markers, then mounted her on some backing paper and mounted that on 3D foam squares.  I won papers on the card last summer at a crop event and these are some pieces I've been hoarding.  I don't remember the company.  I know the card base is BoBunny Double Dot. The sentiment is a Unity Stamp Company stamp.  The ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  It's the new Tie Dye 2 Bundle.  The black bling flourish is from Close To My Heart. There's some Close To My Heart Liquid Glass on the sunglass lenses to make them shiny (hard to see in the picture).

Do you see my new oval base floral frog?  My BFF gave that to me as a birthday present.  She found this one and another one at an antique shop and sent them to me.  I'm SO excited!! I love the shape of this one!

And now, for my celebration giveway.  It's been going on since June 27th.  I've had 15 blog posts since then.  I used Random.org to decide which post the winning comment should come from.  It chose post #12. I used Random.org again to pick which comment from that post would be the prize winner.  The comment was comment #3, Donna K!

Donna said: "Congratulations on your latest DT assignment Julie! I'm in awe of your busy schedule and creative life lady! I love your Foxy Fay box...the sentiments are FAB!!"

Congratulations, Donna K! Send me your address, and I'll send you your prize!

Now, I'm off to celebrate my birthday.  We were going to go on a looooong Harley ride since it's Sunday and we both have the day off.  But, there's a 70% chance of rain today.  We're going out to eat instead, then my very patient husband is taking me shopping at not 1, not 2, but 3 scrapbook stores in the BIG CITY!  Oh, I do love that man!
Make sure you visit the DigStamps4Joy blog to see the other fantastic new releases today, and the other great projects from this over-the-top talented design team!

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge -- ATG

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards -- Summer Days

Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge -- Summertime

Graph It Markers -- ATG with Markers

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

4 Crafty Girlz Challenge -- ATG

AUD Sentiments Challenge -- ATG

Crafty Ribbons Challenge -- ATG with Ribbon

Movin Along with the Times -- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- July Linky Party

Always Live Half Full

It's Sunday, and that means there are new releases in the DigiStamps4Joy store! Yeehaw! The design team was given a choice of 2 to work with this week, and I chose, "Cheers".

Isn't that image fun? Here's the digi image - "Cheers", released today.

I have a new Spellbinders die, Shuttered Window, that I've been itching to try, and this card was perfect for it. The designer papers areby My Mind's Eye.  All cardstock is Close To My Heart.  The sentiment is from Unity Stamp Company. I colored the image with Copic markers.  There's some of my favorite twine -- Timeless Twine, in Raspberry Lemonade.

Please visit the DigiStamps4Joy blog today to see what the other members of this talented design team have made with the new releases.  You won't be disappointed!

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

A Girl Who Crafts Challenge Blog -- ATG

Always Something Creative -- CAS

Cards Galore Challenges -- ATG

Crafting Muskateers -- Stamped Image (includes digi)

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper -- June linky 

Reves 2 Scrap -- ATG

Sarah Hurley 365 Challenge -- Summer Brights

Seema Crafts -- Make it Cute

Sisters of Crafts -- ATG -- All the Time

A Creative Need -- ATG

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art -- June Linky Party
Bloggers Challenge -- Summertime
Creative Corner Challenges -- Summertime
Delicious Doodles -- Make a Scene
Get Inky! Challenges -- Get Crafty This Summer
Crafty Girls Challenges -- ATG
As You Like It Challenges -- Favorite Die and Why (it's BRAND new!)
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge --ATG