I Need a Hero - Slinky Tart

It's time for another inspiration piece and this time I'm using Super Spandex from Slinky Tart. I printed and colored my image with copics. The patterned paper is from SEI and the stars are brads from stash. I printed the quote and used a couple of Spellbinders dies to cut it out.

Please be sure to check the Slinky Tart Blog for more inspiration from the other DT ladies and join us on Facebook for even more inspiration, coupon codes and you never know when Tamara will throw up a freebie.

Copic Palette:

I am entering this card into the Addicted to Stamps #155 Photo Challenge. I used the colors from the following picture as inspiration for my project:

Products Used:
Stamp - Super Spandex (digi)
Paper - SEI Corinne; Pure Poppy and SS White
Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles and Reverse Wonky Rectangles, Copic markers, star brads

Fairy Garden

In case you haven't noticed, I have been on a coloring kick lately and last weekend, Krista from Saturated Canary offered a freebie with purchase and here she is all colored up and on a card.

I went out of my usual clean and simple comfort zone for this one and went more vintage/shabby chic because I thought the image warranted it. After I colored her, I cut her out using a Spellbinders Oval die. I added a little frantage around the image on also on the butterfly. I also used a Wink of Stella pen on her wings and dress for some subtle glitter.

I used a clear Pearl Pen on her hair and wings to make it look like dew drops but unfortunately the camera was not picking this up. A little cheesecloth under the flowers and butterfly also added some texture.

If you like the image, be sure to check the shop because she will be available for purchase soon. I'll update this post with a link when that happens.

Copic Palette:

Entered into the following Challenges:
Fussy and Fancy 144 - Things with Wings
Incy Wincy - Things with Wings

Products Used:
Paper - Basic Grey Lemonade; SS White and Ripe Avocado
Copic markers, Spellbinders Ovals, Opulent Ovals and Les Papillions, Wink of Stella clear, Pearl Pen, gesso, Want2Scrap pearls, cheesecloth, frantage

Shake Your Asana

Today is a dear friend's birthday and she happens to be a yoga instructor with a gentle heart and an awesome sense of humor so when I saw this image (Yoga Class) from Krista of Saturated Canary, I knew it would be perfect.

I printed it and colored with Copics and I printed my sentiment/pun on a separate piece of cardstock because it came to me after I colored my image. I used the Fishtail Dies from MFT to cut it out. Of course I added some bling because my friend sparkles and shines and what girl doesn't deserve a little bling on her birthday? In keeping with the theme, I kept the design fairly clean and simple and was pleased with how it turned out because it looks a lot like our birthday girl.

Thanks for stopping by. Namaste!

COPIC KEY

Entered into the following Challenge:
Addicted to Stamps #154 - CAS

Books are Dreams

This weekend we celebrated my daughter's 14th birthday. I cannot believe how fast the time is passing and that she will be starting high school in the Fall! Usually I make her a card, but I found one at the store that said all the things I wanted so I bought her one instead (GASP!) and opted to make her something for her room. 

She LOVES to read - so much so that I should own stock in Amazon. Within the first 3 weeks of Summer break, she had already finished 8 novels. Sometimes, she will spend a whole day in her room reading. Part of this is due to the fact that at the moment her phone is broken but even when it's not, she still prefers a book to TV.

When Krista released this image (Hammock Time), I knew it was perfect for my daughter. I added some titles to the books in Photoshop and added the quote which is a variation of a Neil Gaiman quote - "A book is a dream that you hold in your hands." I colored with copics and used a stencil and ink for the clouds and then I handprinted my daughter's name.

I bought the frame at a local craft store and used my Spellbinders to create the mat. My daughter loved it.

I apologize for the quality of the pics because they were taken with my iPhone but I cleaned them up as best as I could with Photoshop.

Thanks for stopping by.

COPIC KEY:

Entered into the following Challenge:
Marker Pop Summertime

One Cool Babe - Slinky Tart

I know it's July and it's probably very hot where you are (it is here), so I thought I would cool things down with this fabulous image called Snowman CPR.

I printed her out and colored her with my copics. I cut her out using a Spellbinders Oval die and added some snowflakes punched with a Martha Stewart border punch. Of course, I added a little bling to the centers and also along the edges of my card. Just a note - the cardstock actually matches the copic colors much better in real life. I'm not sure if when I edited the picture the colors became a bit darker.

Please be sure to visit the Slinky Tart Blog for more inspiration from the other talented DT members or check out the Facebook Group and join me again in two weeks for another inspiration piece.

COPIC KEY:

Products Used:
Stamp Set - Snowman CPR (Slinky Tart digital)
Paper - SS White, Autumn Rose
Spellbinders Ovals and A2 Filigree Delight, Martha Stewart snowflake border punch, adhesive gems, Copic markers

Very Merry - The Stamping Chef Challenge #61

It's Christmas Eve! Are you as excited as I am? Today is the last challenge of the year for The Stamping Chef and it's also the last month FOR The Stamping Chef as Tamara has decided to close up shop and start fresh in the new year with a new brand (details to follow so stay tuned).

Anyway, for my last card, I used Alyce. I printed her and colored her with my copics. I used the clear Wink of Stella pen on her wings after I colored to add some glitter.

I made the poinsettias using a Spellbinders die and edged the petals with some stickles.

As usual, the challenge is Anything Goes so feel free to use any digital image you like but you get bonus entries if you use an image from The Stamping Chef. All the rules are on the blog.

I hope you'll join us and in the meantime - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

COPIC KEY:

Products Used:
Stamp Set - Alyce, PTI Tiny Tags
Paper - Pure Poppy, SS White
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black, Tea Dye
Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles and Poinsettia dies, clear goosebumps, Clear Wink of Stella, Platinum Stickles, Copic markers

Digi Choosday - Last Minute Christmas

It's our final challenge for 2014 at Digi Choosday and the theme is Last Minute Christmas Gifts.

For my project I made a bottle tag and a little gift bag using paper, sentiments and the bow from the Festive Hollybobs Collection and from the pre-colored Winston Bear Celebrate from the Winston Deluxe Full Collection. This image is also available uncolored seperately HERE.

I printed several three of the bear images and cut out different parts of the bear and added some dimensional foam. I also added some glitter to their champagne glasses and to her pearls. On the gift bag, I added some stickles along the edges for added sparkle. You'll notice the bow was printed in two different sizes and then cut out and I added an added an adhesive-backed gem to the center for some holiday sparkle.

Be sure to check out the Digi Choosday Blog for more great ideas from the DT Team and to leave a link to your project for your chance at winning. We'll be back in the New Year with more great projects for you.

Entered in the following Challenges:
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Christmas
Creative Colors - Vintage Green,  Deep Red, White and Glitter

Sand and Snow - The Stamping Chef Challenge #59

It's time for another challenge at The Stamping Chef and as always it's Anything Goes.

This week I used So Long Summer with a really fun sentiment. I have a feeling it's going to be a looooong Winter because we have had some crazy weather here lately. Right now we are in the midst or a Nor'easter which is dumping a ton of rain but if it had been any colder, it could have been a whole lot of snow.

Anyway, I printed her and colored her with my copics and then pulled out my Ultra Fine Sand Flower Soft to add texture.

Now it's your turn to show us your make and be sure to use the linky at the end of the post HERE.

COPIC KEY:

Products Used:
Stamp Set - So Long Summer
Paper - Fine Linen, Hawaiian Shores, SS White
Copic Markers, Ultra Fine Sand Flower Soft

Digi Choosday - Christmas Decor

This week, the theme for the Challenge at Digi Choosday is Christmas Decor and so I took the opportunity to make my yearly ornament for my daughter using this adorable little guy from the the Festive Hollybobs Collection. You can also get him separately HERE.

I printed him and colored him with my copics and then used a Spellbinders Oval die to cut him out. I used one of the Flower Soft Display Globes and added some chunky glitter along the edges and up along the sides to make it look like it was frosted.

I mounted it onto another decorative Spellbinders die and then added a couple of red adhesive pearls and silver cord for my hanger.

Be sure to head over to the Digi Choosday Blog to see what the other talented ladies have as inspiration and also be sure to add your project to the linky.

Copic Key:

Entered into the following challenges:
A Crafty Mess - Traditional Christmas Colors
All Crafts Challenge - Anything But a Card
Get Creative - Christmas
Monday Morning Challenge - Christmas or Winter
Sparkle 'N Sprinkle - Glitter

Digi Choosday - Sending Christmas Wshes

It's time for a new Digi Choosday Challenge at Polka Doodles and the theme is Christmas! I don't know about you, but it's one of my favorite times of the year and I am getting ready to send out my cards.

For my project, I used this cute little image from the Festive Hollybob Collection called Christmas Card. She's also available as a stand alone digi. I also used digital papers along with one of the ticket sentiments from the same collection. I then added some of my own snowflake embellishments cut from felt and a fun ribbon from my stash.

As usual, I colored her with my Copic markers and then added some Polar White Flower Soft to her hat and cuffs. I also added some glitter to mittens and her hat.

Please be sure to check out the Digi Choosday Blog to see what all the other talented ladies have to inspire you. You won't be disappointed!

COPIC KEY:

Entered in the following Challenges:
MarkerPOP #57 Winter/Christmas Challenge
Craftin' Desert Divas - Christmas
Glitter 'n Sparkle #113 - Use Some Snow

Products Used:
Stamp Set - Festive Hollybob Collection
Paper - Festive Hollybobs Collection, Spring Rain
Ink - CTMH Sky
Copic Markers, Spellbinders Petite Ovals and Scalloped Ovals dies, PTI Winter Penguin die, Flower Soft Polar White, glitter, ribbon

Digi Choosday - Christmas Celebrations

It's time for a new challenge at Digi Choosday and the theme this time is Christmas Celebrations.

The first thing I thought was you can't have a celebration without inviting some people over and in order to do that, you are going to need invitations. Well, we have got you covered! These were so quick and easy to make. I made one for a Tree Trimming party and one for a Cookie Exchange - both popular parties this time of the year.

I used papers from the Festive Hollybobs Collection for both and then inserted a Text Box right on top, added my text and popped in my digi. For the Tree Trimming invite I used Santa (he's also available in the Festive Hollybob Collection colored and uncolored) and for the the Cookie Exchange I used Chef from the Work and Play 7 Collection (also available colored and uncolored). After I printed them, I colored them with my copics.

I then trimmed them down and mounted them onto cardstock and they are ready to be popped into the mail. These are easily mass produced, especially if you use the precolored images available in the collections.

Entered into the following challenges:
Card Mania - Use a Digi
Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Girl in Sepia

Here's a card I did awhile ago and forgot to post. The image is one from PPinkyDolls. I decided to do her in Sepia tones and just highlight the flower. Some of Chrishanthi's images are so haunting and this one looks so forlorn and I imagine her up on the hill waiting for her true love who will never come. This would make a great "Missing You" card, don't you think?

As usual, I printed her and colored her with Copics and then used a my Spellbinders dies to cut the image and surrounding layers.

COPIC KEY:

Entered into the following Challenge:
Graph'It Colouring Challenge - Monochrome
That's Crafty - Anything Vintage

Products Used:
Stamp - Air Dreamer
Ink - Tea Dye Duo
Paper - Fine Linen and Rustic Cream
Copic Markers, Spellbinders Majestic Labels 25