Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge 263- Fill in the Blank: Snow______.

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy New Year!  I love all the possibilities the new year brings.  New goals, new things to try, new things to discover and new challenges to participate in.  A fresh start and a chance to become better than you were last year.

Over at Crafty Gals Corner we have a new challenge because it is a new month.  The challenge is new for me, but one that I find was easy to meet.

When I saw the challenge I knew exactly what I would fill the blank with.  Snow MAN!  I love snowmen and so I was excited to use this adorable image from RAM stamps, our sponsor this month.

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Prize ~ $10 Gift Certificate

A note from Rachelle Anne Miller:

I am an artist & designer living in the beautiful Adelaide Hills in South Australia with my husband and three amazing children! I love to create and am especially drawn to all things cute. I've worked on children's books, greeting cards, craft supplies, children's room décor, tech accessories, and more. I love to bring out joy and imagination in my art and create something a little different to inspire and make you smile.

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Here is the card I created using the adorable "Woodland Snowman" image from RAM stamps.

 I first colored the image using my Copic Markers.

Snowman: BG01, BG000, BG10

Carrot: YR65, YR61

Snowman scarf and hat: G28, G24

Little girl's skin: E11, E21, E51

Hair: E44, E43

Outfit: RV34, RV32, RV11

Candle: E51, E50, Y15, C7, C5

Rabbit: C2, C0, RV32

Squirrel and Nut: E37, E25, E21

Birds and Ornament: R59, R29, R27

I finished the card by adding some paper from my stash from Echo Park and adding a few blue pearls I had on hand.  Very simple, but I love it.

Now it is your turn to Fill in the Blank: Snow____. and then share your creation with us at Crafty Gals Corner. 

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #260- Anything Goes - Make it Spooky

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

It is new challenge time at Crafty Gals Corner.  The challenge this month is Anything goes, with the twist, of make it spooky/ I chose to use the following image from The Paper Shelter

This is the card I created with the image "Adorable Halloween Witch".

I used Copics to color the image.

Hair: G24, YG03, YG11

Hat and Shoes: C9, C7, C5 

Skin: BV23, BV31

Broom: Y26, Y23, E29, E25, E23

Pumpkins: YR27, YR68, YR15

Dress: RV99, RV95

Cupcake: E29, E35. E23

Candy: YR68, YR16, G24, YG11, E25, E23, Y19, Y15, R35

The card base was created using some scraps and a sticker from an Echo Park Halloween Paper pack.

I hope you found inspiration.  Please leave me a comment and if you are ready to create a spooky project of your own, join us at Crafty Gals Corner and share your project.

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #259- Anything Goes with a Twist- Add ribbon

 

 Hello Crafty Friends,

What a whirlwind start to September here in Southern California.  We are having a heat wave, there are fires all over the area and school is in full swing.  The season seems to be starting out on a quick pace, but I hope it slows down because this season is my favorite.

Time is going by so fast that my friends and I have not celebrated our August friends birthdays yet and it is already the middle of September.  

The card I created for this new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner, will be used as a birthday card for one of my friends.

 

 

A note from Rachelle Anne Miller:

I am an artist & designer living in the beautiful Adelaide Hills in South Australia with my husband and three amazing children! I love to create and am especially drawn to all things cute. I've worked on children's books, greeting cards, craft supplies, children's room décor, tech accessories, and more. I love to bring out joy and imagination in my art and create something a little different to inspire and make you smile.

I used this adorable "Happy Birthday Character Creator Set" from RAM stamps.

 

I first colored the images with my Copics. (First set of numbers is for the girl in pink and the second set of numbers are for the girl in yellow)

Hair: E29, E08, E13 and E29, E25, E35

Skin: E43, E53, E50 and E13, E11, E21 

Dress: R85, R83, RV11, RV10 and Y38, Y19, Y15, BG34, BG11

Hats: R27, R35

The card base is created using the Paper pack from Echo Park called It's Your Birthday.  The sentiment is foiled and is from Taylored Expressions.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge over at Crafty Gals Corner.

Love to Craft Challenge Blog- Anything Goes

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

New month and new challenge at Love to Craft Challenge This month I was lucky enough to get to play with this adorable digi from All Dressed Up entitled "Birthday Girl".

I used the paper pack from Echo park "Happy Birthday" for the card front.

I then colored the image with my Copics:

Hair: E49, E44, E43

Skin: E13, E11, E21

Unicorn: C3, C1, C0

Dress, Shoes and bows: V25, V22, V20

Table and Unicorn: R85, R83

I love how the card came out and can't wait to give it to the recipient.

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment and then create your own creation and share it with us at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge # 249- Dots and/or stripes

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today we have a new challenge over at Crafty Gals Corner.  The challenge is to use stripes or dots.   

I received this cute but sassy image from Mirtillamente Craft Shop to color and design with.

 

Here is the card I created.

 I colored the image with my Copic Markers:

Skin: E15, E13, E11, E00

Mug and Cup: C3, C1, C00, R83, R20

Coffee and Coffee Bean: E29, E25

Hair: C9, E49, E44

Lips: R20

Clothes and Shoes: R56, RV34, R81, C9, C7, C5, C1

I finished the base of the card using the Coffee line from Echo Park. The dots and stripes can be seen on the pattern paper as well as the stripes on her outfit. I finished the card with an organza ribbon bow. 

Now it is your turn.  Create a card using stripes or dots or both and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner. 

Thank you for stopping by. Please leave me a comment.

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #247 Signs of Fall

 

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Fall is coming.  Here in Southern California the weather is not fell, but the sights are there.  I look forward to cooler days and cooler nights.

Some of the sights I have been seeing are just those things on the card I designed using a Beccy's Place digital stamp. 

 

I colored the image "Autumn Blessings" using my Copic Markers.

 

Pumpkins YR27, YR68, YR15, E44, E43

Sunflowers: E47, E44, E43, YR04, Y19, YG67, YG17

Milk Can: C7, C5, C3, C1

Stool: E37, E33, E31

 

I used strips of Echo Park, Fall Breeze paper to create the background.  I then stamped the sentiment from Lawn Fawn's Scripty Autumn Sentiment set.  

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a message or comment on my card. Then go and create a "fall" card and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.  

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

New month and the chance to create more Christmas cards.  At this rate, I might have a nice stack ready before Christmas.

Today I want to share with you this super cute card I created for a card swap with a Christmas in July theme.

I used the Kindred Stamps Magical Season Limited Edition Christmas set.  I had so much fun coloring this cute little pup.

 

I used cardstock for the base of the card.  The pattern paper is from Echo Park and the wreath die is from Queen and Company.  The sentiment is from the same set.

I colored the image with my Copics.

Fur: Y19, Y15, Y11 

Antlers: E25, E23

Ears: C5, C3

Mouth: RV34, RV32, RV11

Bells: Y28

Collar: G28, G24

Thank you for stopping by,  Please leave me comment and then create a Christmas card and share it with us as Merry Little Christmas blog.

Crafty Gals Corner- Christmas in July

 

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe we are about half way to Christmas?  This year is flying by. So, let's celebrate with a challenge at Crafty Gals Corner titled "Christmas in July".  I am always up for Christmas cards and projects.  Snowmen are my favorite at Christmas time so I was excited that I was able to play with the "Snowman and Birdie Friends" from Conie Fong.

Conie Fong is a self-taught artist residing in California, USA with her husband, daughter, pet hamster and fishes.  In her early childhood years, she was inspired by every kind of art and crafts.  She loved watching demonstrations by artists on the streets and at festivals and spent most of her free time perusing arts and crafts books in the library, drawing, crafting and experimenting with her art supplies at home.  Conie first started sharing her art with the world by selling ACEO reprints of her ACEO paintings of fairies, mermaids, and kitty art on Ebay in 2010.  She was a full time account manager for a University before becoming a full time mom and part time artist.  She currently enjoys spending time with her family traveling, exploring the outdoors, and designing beautiful, cute, and magical art for craft and coloring lovers.

 

Conie is an amazing artist and I had fun working with this image.  I colored the image with my Copics.

Copics used:

Hat: G24, G21, R35, R32, W9, W7, W5

Snow: B00, B000, B0000

Nose: YR18, YR02

Sticks: E25, E23

Bird feet and beaks: YR18, YR15

Bird hats: G29, G28, G24

Holly leaves: G29, G24

Birds: R56, R37, R35

Berries: R37, R35

Scarf: R37, R35, R32

Coal: W9, W7

Ornament: YR23, Y15, Y11, Y00

Here is a closer look at the image alone:

The sentiment was stamped from a retired set from Kindred Stamps- Magical Season. I used paper from Echo Park and a piece of vellum in a scallop shape for the background.  To finish the card I added some silver glitter enamal does. 

Now it is your turn.  Create a Christmas card and join us for the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner Blog.

Please leave me a comment and then enjoy 25% off at Conie Fong's Etsy store using the code:  JULYSPONSOR25.

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #242- Spring or Easter

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We have a new challenge today at Crafty Gals Corner.  The theme is Easter or Spring.  So it is time to share all those wonderful projects you have made.

Our sponsors this month are Colour of Love and Polkadoodkes.

 

The image I received to play with is from Polkadoodle and it is titled " Chicks in a Basket". 

Here is the card I created

 

 I used my Copics to color the cute little image.

Basket: RV34, R81

Beaks: YR65, YR61

Chicks: Y15, Y13, Y11

Leaves: YG17, YG13, YG11

Flowers: V17, V15, V12

The card was made using paper from Lawn Fawn and Echo Park. I finished the card by adding the sentiment from Honey Bee Stamps.

Now it is your turn.  Share with us an Easter or Spring Project over at Crafty Gals Corner. 

Please leave me a comment also. 
 

Merry Christmas Challenge Blog

 

Today we have a new challenge at Merry Christmas Challenge Blog where the theme is always Christmas.

I created a card using Lawn Fawn stamps.

The background is created using some pattern paper from Echo Park's Gingerbread House paper pack.  The top half, I created using the snowball stamp included in the Lawn Fawn stamp set with blue ink.

I then created the "snowglobe" by stamping the images and coloring them.  I then stamped and layered on top.

I finished the card by adding my sentiment and added an organza bow.

Thanks for visiting.  Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog.

Mix-it Up Challenge Blog- Anything Goes with optional twist

 

Today we have a challenge have a new challenge at Mix it Up Challenge Blog.  The theme is anything goes with an optional twist of no stamping.

The card I created, had a stamped sentiment, but the majority of the card is die cut. 

I created the background of the card using the Gingerbread House paper pack from Echo Park.  I then used a new die to me by Sizzix, to create the reindeer.  I added some white ink to his eyes and used a black sharpie for the mouth.

To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment from Simple Stories with brown ink and cut the banner piece.

Thanks for visiting.  Please leave me a comment and then come join the challenge with us at Mix It Up Challenge Blog.

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #238 - Tis the Season

 

 Hello Crafty Friends,

We have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.  Tis the Season is our theme and boy do I have a cute card to share today.

The image I received to play with this month is from Leann's World.  The image is called "Gingerbread Boy".  

 

Here is the card I created:

 

I colored this sweet boy with my Copics:

Body: E09, E08, E13

Cheeks: R39, R35

Buttons: W10, W8

I finished the card using the "Gingerbread Christmas" paper pack from Echo Park.  He looks too cute to eat now.

Please create a Christmas card and join the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.  Also, please leave me a comment.  

Have a Happy Holiday Season and Merry Christmas.

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge # 236 Halloween Colors

 

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Fall is definitely here in Southern California and I am loving the cooler weather.  It is easy to be able to think about Halloween and Thanksgiving coming up when the weather matches the season.

Today we are starting a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner with a theme of Halloween Colors. 

I was able to play with the "Halloween Tea" digital stamp from The Paper Shelter.

Here is the card I created.

The base of the card was created using Cardstock from my stash and pattern paper from Echo Park's "Halloween Party".  I then colored the image with my Copics:

Pumpkins: YR68, YR15, YR12

Inside of the pumpkins: Y15, T13, Y11

Cupcake E47, E44, E43, BV04, BV02, BV01, C1, C0

Plate: C1, C0

Handle: E57, E35, E33, C5, C3

To finish the card, I added a sticker element from the Echo Park "Halloween Party" sticker sheet and a flag.  I then added a baker's twine bow to the flag.

Now it is your turn to create a Halloween project and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.  

Please leave me a comment before you go. 

Two Challenges in One- The Great Outdoors

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I have a card that I created for two different challenges.  One challenge is at Bitten By the Bug 2, with the theme: The Great Outdoors. 

...and the second challenge is at Get Creative Challenge Blog with an Anything Goes challenge. 

So I created this card.

 I used pattern paper from Echo Park and cut with my Cricut from the Art Philosophy cartridge from Close to My Heart for the tree the owl is sitting on.  

The sentiment is from Hero Arts which I stamped with black ink.

I then colored the owl with my Copics:

Owl: E39, E37, E35

Branch: E29, E27

Leaves: G94, G24

The great outdoors for me is camping and hearing the owls at night.

Now it is your turn.  Create an Outdoor project using your Cricut and join the challenge at Bitten by the Bug 2 or complete any project and join the challenge at Get Creative Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment. 

Crafty Gals Corner- Christmas in July Challenge

 Hello Crafty Friends,

Half of the year is gone and can't believe we are even thinking about Christmas, but here we are.  I love Christmas so I will play along.

I was able to color up this adorable image from Leann's World named Kandy Kane. 

I used pattern paper from Echo Park to create the card.  The sentiment is from Queen and Co.

I colored the image with my Copics:

Skin: E11, E21, E00, R81

Hat and Jacket: R59, R46, R24

Hair: E57, E55, E53

Skirt and Scarf: G99, G94, G24

Boots: C9, C7, C5

Ornament: B00, B000

It is hard to see in the picture, but added some Wink of Stella to the cotton areas of the outfit and the ornament.  

Now it is your turn.  Create a Christmas project and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment. 

Love to Craft Challenge- Anything Goes

 

 Hello Crafty Friends,

It is April 1st and that means we have a new Anything Goes Challenge at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.  Today I have a fun fold card I tried out to share with you.

I love sloths and I love coffee, so this was a fun card to create.  This is the card folded up.  It makes a 4 x 4 square card when it is folded up.

Here is the card laying flat.

I used Echo Park's Coffee pattern paper in 6 x 6 sheets for the pattern paper.  I then colored the sloth with the coffee cup from Kindred Stamps with my Copics.

Here are the two ends of the card.

The sentiments are from the Echo Park paper pack.

I loved this new technique and will probably use it again.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then create a new project and share it with us at Love to Craft Challenge Blog.

Princess Scrapbook Album

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Today, I want to share a scrapbook title page I created for a new album I am going to start.

 I used the Echo Park collection entitled "Bark.  I love this collection for it's bright colors.

I can't wait to start really getting this album going.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.