Practicing Faces Again With LMMS

Hello friends.  I have a couple of cards to share with you using Pdp Eric and Pdp Emily.  I have been practicing faces for awhile now and I have to say I am pretty happy with the results this time.   Barbara from Little Miss Muffet Stamps has a wonderful tutorial on coloring PDP Chrissie.  Though not as good as hers, I found the tutorial has helped me achieve better results.  Thank you Barbara!  You are awesome!  Here is Pdp Eric.

I chose to make Eric a boy of color using Copics and colored pencils.  I gave him a bulbous nose, fuller lips, brown eyes and curly black hair.

My next card was made with Pdp Emily and Evergreen Tree.  It was also colored with Copics and colored pencils.

I hope you feel inspired to practice faces.  It's fun, and challenging.  Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #153 - Anything Goes

Hello friends!  Can you believe Christmas day is just 10 days away?  Another year has gone by in a flash, once again.  I love Christmas!  Today I am sharing another moose card with you.  This is called Moose Love and I have paired it with Aspen Tree Forest Winter.  I think it makes a wonderful scene, don't you?  This is for LMMS Challenge #153.  Please join in the fun!

I used copics and colored pencils to color my image.  I love using the two mediums together!  Love the texture that can be achieved.  The sentiment is also from LMMS, It Moose be Christmas.
Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the holiday season!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Driffoxie Snow

Hello Everyone!  We got a dusting of snow a few days ago.  It sure makes the season more festive!  I love this time of year, as long as we don't get too much snow.  Here is a card I made with Driffoxie Snow.  Looks like he is having fun!

I had fun coloring this and I added liquid pearls for the snow.  I also used some crystal stickles.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #152 - Anything Goes

Good morning friends!  Time for  a new Anything Goes Challenge at Little Miss Muffet Stamps,  Challenge #152.  Have you seen the new moose images?  I just love them.  Here is my card using Moose Jingles and Winter Scene.

Colored with copics and colored pencils and added glitter and snow with a white gel pen.  I hope you like it and will play along!  Have a great day!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Sharing some more of my favorite images.

Good morning friends!  I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, those of you who celebrate!  I was in the kitchen all day and our Thanksgiving feast was ready by 7pm.  Missing a few at the table but it was still a lovely evening.  I am a day late with my card, sorry Barbara, but here it is!

Polka Dot Pals Uma is probably my favorite!  She reminds me of my younger days, a loooooong time ago, lol.  I had fun coloring Polka Dot Pals Ida's hair!  And finally Jr. Hatter Lucinda.  Once again they were colored with copics and colored pencils.  Hope you like it.  Have a great weekend!  I will be not be hitting the black friday sales.  I will be enjoyng my grandsons while their Mommy and Daddy go out.  Thanks for stoppng by!

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

LMMS Challenge #151 - Anything Goes

Hello Everyone!  Time for Challenge #151 Anything Goes, LMMS.  For my card I chose Jr. Hatter Lucinda and PDP Pals Uma.  I love these images.  Pdp Uma is one of my favorites.  Love her ponytail!

I have been using both copics and colored pencils to color my images.  I feel I have better control with the pencils when adding detail.  I have also been adding a little detail to the eyes with the eyelashes.  I think it addes some sweetness to their faces.  That is one of the nice things about LMMS.  Barbara the owner encourages people to alter their faces.  I like to try new things and you can too.  It's fun!  You just have to work past your fears and be brave, step outside your comfort zone.
I hope you like my  card.  Thanks for stoppng by!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Jayda and Jayden Friends

Hello friends!  I am back from my son's beautiful wedding in Argentina!  We had a wonderful time and my daughter-in-law's family was a joy to meet, so warm and welcoming!  Next time we go we will stay longer and see more of Argentina and spend more time with our new family.  Great memories for sure.

Now on to my card.  I used the digital stamp called Jayda and Jayden Friends.  I used both Copics and colored pencils to color this adorable image.  I hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #150 - Anything Goes

Hello friends!  Time for a new challenge at LMMS.  Challenge #150 - Anything Goes.

                                    A new challenge starts today at Little Miss Muffet Stamps
                                    challenge blog.  Theme is anything goes.

                            During the upcoming fourteen days  you can link your creation to our
                             inlinkz list.

                                  Our prize:
                                   One lucky winner will be awarded a $10.00 Gift Voucher to
                                   the LMMS shop.
                           We like to select a couple other projects to highlight as well.

Sorry for the cut and paste, but I am in Argentina.  My son is getting married on Saturday.

This is Kiki Princess colored with colored pencils.

I hope you will check out what the other designers have created for this challenge.

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

Junior Hatter Batty

Hello friends!  This evening I am sharing a fun Halloween card using Junior Hatter Batty.  I am wishing you a Happy Halloween!  Be safe and have fun!  I will be on my way to Argentina with my family as my second son Scott will be getting married, Nov. 5th.  I am feeling excited and anxious at the same time.  I don't like to fly, and this will be a very long flight.  It will be a wonderful celebration and worth the flight.  Here is my card.

I cut the bat and the haunted house from some patterned paper and created this simple Halloween scene.  Junior Hatter Batty was colored with Copics and colored pencils.  I think that is my preferred medium, at least for now.  Thanks so much for stopping by and again, have a safe and fun Halloween.

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #149 - Anything Goes

Hello Everyone!  Time for a new challenge at LMMS.  Challenge #149 - Anything Goes.  For my card I used this sweet image, Polka Dot Pals Qamrah.

I colored this image with colored pencils.  I am liking the soft color pallet I chose.  Check out what the other desingers have created here.  Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

LMMS Driffoxie Carving Pumpkins

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing a Halloween card I made with a new image from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  This is Driffoxie Carving Pumpkins.

I colored this image with colored pencils and added some glitter to the wings.  Layered it onto some gingham paper and added some gingham ribbon,  I love gingham, lol.

Thanks for having a look!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #148

Hello everyone.  There are some new faces at Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I hope you will join us in welcoming the new members of the Design Team.  I look forward to getting to know them better and enjoying their crafty inspiration.  You may find Challenge #148 and meet the new Design Team members here.  Now on to my card.

I used Grandpa the Reaper to create this fun, whimsical Halloween card.  I punched the moon with a large circle punch.  I thought the ghostly paper was a fun choice for the moon.  I cut the words spooky and eek from some patterned paper.  Grandpa has been colored with color pencils.  I punched the cat, rat and the bat to complete the card.  I hope you like my card.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Polka Dot Pals Hauntly

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing a Halloween card with you.  I used Little Miss Muffet's Polka Dot Pals Hauntly.  Such a fun image.  You can check out other images in the LMMS store.  Halloween is so fun!

I tried to create a spooky scene with the moon and clouds.  I added some black netting from the dollar store.  The finished card is 5x7 inches.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

MFT Card Design Superstar Contest 2nd Entry

Well time is almost up for entering the MFT Card Design Superstar Contest.  I was hoping to get 3 done but I spent so much time trying to get some decent pictures.  A photographer I am NOT!  I created the template for this card many years ago and posted a very amateur tutorial if you would like to see it here.  That was from 2009.  The idea was born even earlier because when I first created it I used a 12 x 12 piece of cardstock.  You can see the card I made back in 2008 here.  Through the years I have tweaked the design and I now use an 8x11 piece of paper.  Enough of my rambling, here is my card.

I used BB Hog Heaven to create this birthday stand.  The patterned paper is MFT Birthday Blowout Paper Pack.

Here is a close up of the flooring I created with the Fishnet Cover up die.

I ran it through the bigshot but let the pieces remain.  I think it makes the perfect tile floor.

Here are some more photos to show the details.  I used the no-line coloring technique by stamping the pigs with Memento Angel Pink and then colored with colored pencils.  Their party hats were made with this die.

I used my score-pal to make the shutters and siding, however I realized as I was writing this post, my siding is Wainscoting, as it is vertical. haha  

The card folds flat to fit in an envelope for mailing.  You just have to remove the brads from the awning.

Here are a few more pictures to show the detail.

I stamped, colored, and fussy cut the cupcakes.   The 3 on the counter are adhered to a thin clear strip of plastic.  The doily for those 3 cupcakes was made with this die.

Finally the countertop edge was made with this die.

I hope you enjoyed my card.  I had so much fun making it!

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

LMMS Challenge #147 Anything Goes

Hello friends!  It is time for a new Anything Goes Challenge at LMMS.  There are some new Halloween images in the store and this is a card I  made with one of them. Polka Dot Pals Ghostly.

I really enjoyed coloring this cutie and creating the background too!  I used copics and colored pencils.  I drew the fence and the sidewalk and used a few punches to finish the card.  You can check out the details for challenge 147 here.

Get 10 % off the Spooktacular Release with coupon code spook.

As always, I appreciate your visits.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

My Favorite Things Superstar Contest

Hello friends!  My Favorite Things is having a contest with a fabulous prize for 10 winners.  There is some serious competition with over 380 entries.  I wouldn't want the job of judging all those cards. There are just under 2 days left to enter.  You can see more details here.

Here is my card.  I made a slider with a few of the images from 2 stamp sets, Farmtastic and The Whole Herd.

This is a picture with the barn closed.  The  milk cans, pig, and cow are images I used for the slider element.

When you pull the slide you are able to open the face of the barn and look what's inside.
I paper-pieced my images with some gingham papers from my stash.  I love gingham and polka dots.

Here is a close-up of the slider.

Finally here is a photo of the dies and stamps I used.

I used MFT inkpads to sponge the edges of the images to add some depth.  The gingham papers are from my stash.  The cardstock is MFT.  Thanks so much MFT for a chance to play along!  Now to finish my second card.  The clock is ticking..........


Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Summer Snails LMMS

Hello everyone!  Today's card features Summer Snails from LMMS.

I used shades of yellow and orange to color up these stacked summer snails.  I had fun coloring the snails shell.  I like trying to have a smooth blend when coloring with my copics.  There are several snail stamps to choose from if you would like to take a look.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #146

Hello friends!  Time for another Anything Goes challenge  at Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I have used a new image called Jr. Hatter Cinder.     I colored her with Copics and added a little beauty mark to her cheek.

I used some of my favorite colors and gingham ribbon to complete the card,   Thanks for having a look!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

LMMS Snail Mail

Hello friends!  Have you seen this cute little fellow in the Little Miss Muffet Store?  He is SnailMail.
There are several new rubber stamps in the store and they are so cute!  Here is my card.

He has been colored with copics and colored pencils and layered onto patterned paper.  The finished card size is 5x7inches.  Thanks for having a look!  You can find more inspiration on the LMMS Facebook Page.

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #145 - Anything Goes

Hello friends!  Time for Challenge #145 at LMMS.  There were lots of wonderful entries for challenge #144.  You can see who won here.  This week I have chosen another darling image from the Christmas in July release, Jr. Hatter Peppermint.

I had so much fun coloring her in bright colors.  Isn't she a cutie?  I hope you will play along for a chance to win a $10.00 gift voucher to the LMMS Store.  You can't win if you don't play. ;)
Thanks for having a look!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Polka Dot Pals Petronilla

Hello Everyone!
Tonight I am sharing a card I made with the LMMS Polka Dot Pals Petronilla.  The fun thing about Polka Dot Pals is the freedom to make the face however you would like.  I like practicing the face and I am pretty happy with the way this one turned out.  You should give it  a try sometime.

I still need practice but I think it is getting there.  I hope you like her!  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

'LMMS Challenge #144

Hello Everyone!  Time for the Little Miss Muffet Challenge #144.    I have used Jr. Hatter Pine combined with Rudy Reindeer.  I love this latest release of lmms images.  They are so cute!

Lately I have been using copics to lay down the color and colored pencils to add depth and detail.  I am happy with the way this turned out.  I hope you will join in our challenge!  You may just win a gift certificate to use in the lmms store.

Hugs and smiles,
Janice                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

No Peeking

Hello friends!  LMMS is sponsoring the Colour Crazy Challenge Blog with an anything goes challenge.  I have used Jr. Hatter Belle, one of the new images at LMMS.  It is from the Christmas in July release.  I hope you will pop over to the Colour Crazy Blog and see the gorgeous creations they created.  They are really worth the look!

I enjoyed coloring this sweet little elf.  I added some glitter to the holly for a little sparkle.  Have a great weekend!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

New Digi's in the LMMS Store

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing a card I made by combining 2 new digi stamps from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I used Winter Scene and Rudy Reindeer to create my card.  I used copics to color and added glitter to the snow.

You can check out the new stamps here.  Have a great day everyone!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #143

Hi friends!  Time for a new Anything Goes Challenge #143 at Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  Have you checked out the winners of challenge #142?  Congrats to the winners!  You can see who won HERE. I chose to use Babe Moon Lullaby for my card today.  There are so many cute stamps at LMMS, it is sometimes hard to choose.

This is such a sweet image!  I used copics and a white gel pen for the stars.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your visits are always appreciated!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Fancy Sunbonnet Miss Muffet

Hello friends!  Today's card features Fancy Sunbonnet Miss Muffet.  I love the Sunbonnet Sues from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I think they are so cute!  I chose to paper piece her dress and used colored pencils on kraft paper to color it up.

When paper piecing I try to find small patterns for added interest.  Orange and blue are complementery colors.  I finished the card with orange, blue and white layered cardstock.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

Challenge 142 - Anything Goes

Good morning everyone! Time for a new challenge at LMMS.  I do hope you will join in the fun and post your card in the challenge!  I have used Polka Dot Pals Starbright for my card.  

I have used color pencils, again.  I need to find a paper with a little more tooth to get better results.  I had a difficult time getting the color I wanted for her hair.  I will just keep practicing.  You can check out what the other designers have created here,  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

More Colored Pencil Inspiration With Jr. Hatter Starlight

Hello friends!  I am sharing Jr. Hatter Starlight with you today.  Once again I have used my colored pencils to color her up.  Hope you like her!

Have you checked out the Little Miss Muffet Stamps Store?  They have some adorable Christmas in July Jr. Hatters.  Can't wait to color up some of those cuties.  Have a great weekend!

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

Challenge #141 - Anything goes

Hello friends!  It is time for another Anything Goes Challenge #141 at LMMS!  I hope you will consider playing along.  Who knows, you might be the lucky winner of a $10.00 gift certificate to Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  You have 2 weeks to enter.

For my card today I chose Celeste Amberglow, Stuffed with Love.  Once again I used color pencils and a white gel pen for some highlights in her hair.

Isn't she sweet?

Good luck to all who enter!  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Hugs and smiles!

Janice

Jr. Hatter Twinkle Scene

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing this sweet image with you, Jr. Hatter Twinkle Scene.  She is from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  Isn't she cute!

I used colored pencils to color the image and mounted it on patterned paper and kraft cardstock. Hope you like her!  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Challenge #140 Anything Goes

Hello everyone!  It's time for a new challenge at Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  Challenge#140, Anything Goes.  I used Broasca's Birthday for my card today.  I made a very clean and simple card, colored with copics, and added a doodled frame.  I made a mistake with the banner so I cut out the shapes, wrote the word smile and glued them over my mistake.  I didn't want to start over, so making another banner was an easy solution.  I think it works!

I hope you will consider joining the challenge.  You may just be the lucky winner of a $10.00 gift certificate for the LMMS Store.  Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

LMMS Inspiration

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing another adorable digital stamp from Little Miss Muffet Stamps. This is Polka Dot Pals Serena.  Isn't she sweet?  Again I have used my copics to color her.  I used a white gel pen for the polka dots.

I think this image could be used for proms, weddings, sweet 16 birthdays.  Have a great day everyone!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Little Miss Muffet Stamps Challenge #139

Hello friends!  Time once again for a new anything goes challenge at LMMS.  This is challenge#139.
The image I chose is Polka Dot Pals Danke.  I love this image and enjoyed coloring her with bright colors!  I punched some hearts and added some wonderful polka dot ribbon to finish the card.

I hope you like her as much as I do!  Thanks for stopping by.  I do hope you will play along with our challenge!  

Hugs and smiles,

Janice