Sketch Saturday #349

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  I've got a ton to do today, but before I get on with it, I am here with my DT post for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.  The sponsor this week is A Random Fan, who is offering the lucky winner 3 digis of their choice from the A Random Fan Etsy shop.

Here is this week's sketch, designed by Debra:

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Riding Hood Red and the patterned papers are from the Crate Paper Fourteen 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Sweet & Sassy from Art by MiRan.  I colored her with my Copics, then fussy-cut her and popped her up on foam tape.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A star punched from glitter paper finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our wonderful Guest Designer for February, Donna!  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Art by MiRan Challenge #26 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Friday Coloring Challenge and Exciting News

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a good week and you have fun plans for the weekend! On Sunday, I will be watching the NE Patriots hopefully win the Super Bowl! It should be an exciting game!  Anyway, I am here now with my DT post for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is "anything goes" with an option to add a Christmas twist.   I also have exciting news!  I was invited to be a Guest Designer for the new challenge in the Art by MiRan FB group!  The new challenge starts today and the theme is also "anything goes"!  Many thanks to the team for inviting me! 

Here is my card for the challenges:

 

My card base and mats are SU Blush Blossom and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Market Street 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Lillian from Art by MiRan, of course.  I colored in soft colors with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some pearls, lace and a few Wild Orchid Crafts roses finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Friday Coloring Challenge and check out the gorgeous creations from my teammies, Laine, Kathi and Penny!  We hope you will play along!  It's your last chance to get in the running for a fabulous prize from our sponsor for January, Art by MiRan!  The prize is three digis of the winner's choice from the Art by MiRan Etsy shop.  Don't miss out!

 



I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Art by MiRan Challenge #24 (anything goes)
Craft Your Passion Challenge #246 (anything goes)
Creative Fingers Challenge #65 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you had a good week and your ready for the weekend!  I know I am!  I hope that the rain we are having today will go away by tomorrow.  Anyway, I am here with my DT post for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  The theme this week is "Winter Wonderland".  You can use any coloring medium you'd like, but you must have a hand-colored image on your project to enter.

 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Blue Bayou and the patterned papers are from the Carta Bella Winter Fun 6x6 pad.  The fun image is Uptown Girl from Art by MiRan.  Of course, I colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few sparkly snowflake stickers finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Friday Coloring Challenge and check out the fabulous projects from my teammies, Laine, Kathi and Penny!  We hope you will play along!  Our sponsor for the month of January is Art by MiRan, who is offering the lucky winner three digis of their choice from the Art by MiRan Etsy shop.  Be sure to go check out Mi Ran's adorable digis!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Art by MiRan Challenge #24 (anything goes)
Corrosive Challenge #216 (Winter blues)
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #96 (Winter)
Creative Fingers Challenge #64 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Sketch Saturday #344

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  I've got a busy weekend planned so I need to get going, but first, I am here with my DT post for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.  I hope Blogger is going to behave better than yesterday.  Our sponsor this week is Bunny Zoe's Crafts, who are offering a £10 GC to the Bunny Zoe's Crafts online store.

 

Here is this week's sketch, designed by Cathy:

And here is my card:

 

 

My card base and mats are SU Basic Black and the patterned papers are from Glitz Designs Black & White 6x6 pad.  The beautiful image is Lady Penelope from Art by MiRan.  I colored her with my Copics and added some Diamond Stickles to the trim on her dress and her earrings.  I also added Stickles to her glass to look like pink champagne and even added a few "bubbles" coming out of the glass!  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some stitched ribbon and a few pearls finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our wonderful Guest Designer for January, Kerrie!  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
Creative Fingers Challenge #63 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Good morning!  Happy Friday!  Hope you've had a good week and you have fun plans for the weekend!  The sun is finally shining here, but it's still cold.  It was only 26 this morning.  That might not sound cold to some in other parts of the country, but it's pretty darn cold for the South! Anyway, I am here now with my DT post for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  I am a bit late today, because Blogger is not letting me add photos to my post.  I switched browsers and I hope this comes through finally. The theme this week is "color inspiration"  You don't have to match the exact colors, but we want to be able to recognize the chosen color palette.  You can use any coloring medium you'd like, but you must have a hand-colored image somewhere on your project to enter.

Here is the color inspiration, courtesy of Design Seeds:

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Pool Party and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Just Sayin' 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Lovely Irene from Art by MiRan.  I colored her with my Copics.  I didn't add a sentiment yet because I haven't decided to whom I'm sending it.  I'll add one later.  I finished my card with just a few pearls from my stash.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Friday Coloring Challenge and check out the gorgeous creations from my teammies, Laine, Kathi and Penny!  We hope you will play along this week!  Art by MiRan is our fabulous sponsor for the month of January.  The prize is three digis of the lucky winner's choice from the Art by MiRan Etsy shop.  Don't miss your chance to get in on this fantastic prize!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Art by MiRan Challenge #23 (anything goes)
MarkerPop Challenge #60 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Sketch Saturday #343

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  It's still very cold here, so it is going to be a day to stay in and get organized.  Before that, I am here to share my DT card for this week's Sketch Saturday challenge.  Our sponsor is Simon Says Stamp, who is offering the lucky winner a $25 GC to the Simon Says Stamp store.

Here is the sketch, designed by Debra:

Here is my card:

 

I kept my card very simple.  The patterned papers are from the Little Yellow Bicycle Just Because 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Nurse Nora from Art by Mi Ran.  I colored her with my Copics, then fussy cut her out and popped her up on the background.  I added a bit of Liquid Applique and glitter to the "love ointment".  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A striped ribbon bow finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our January Guest Designer, Kerrie.  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Creative Finger Challenge #62 (anything goes)
Art by Mi Ran Challenge #23 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Sketch Saturday #342

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  After taking a little time off over the holidays, my blog is going to be hopping today!  First off, I am here with my DT card for this week's Sketch Saturday challenge.  It's our first challenge of the new year and we are super excited about the upcoming sketches and sponsors!  This week, we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps, who are offering the lucky winner 7 digis of their choice from the Bugaboo Stamps shop.

Here is this week's sketch, designed by Alex:

 

And here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are GKD Green Apple and the patterned papers are from the Webster's Pages Plum Seed collection.  The sweet image is Pretty Molly from Art by Mi Ran.  I colored her with my Copics, of course.  I decided to keep it simple and not add any embellishments or even a sentiment.  I will add one later when I know to whom I'll be sending it.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our January Guest Designer, Kerrie!  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Art by Mi Ran Challenge #22 (anything goes)
Art by Mi Ran Facebook Challenge (anything goes)

Have a great day and I will be back shortly with a very special Make it Crafty DT post!

Art by Mi Ran - Guest Designer

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  Can't believe it's the last weekend before Christmas!  I don't even want to think about what needs to be done before then, so I will just push on with my post for today!  I am here with my second Guest Designer post for the Art by Mi Ran Showcase blog.  I have so enjoyed my GD stint this month! We are still following along with the "snowflakes" theme and here is my card:

 

 My card base and mats are SU Cherry cobbler and the patterned papers are from the My Minds Eye Vintage Christmas 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Winter Coloring Page, Big-Eyed Girl from Art by Mi Ran.  I colored her with my Copics, then added a bit of glitter to the pom poms and the snowflakes on her scarf.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A couple of Memory Box Snowflake Corner die cuts and a large Cheery Lynn snowflake with a gem finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  I will be taking a little break over the next few days to get ready for Christmas and just enjoy a little down time.  I will be back with a few new creations next week!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #38 (sketch)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge (Winter inspiration)
Art by Mi Ran Challenge #21 (anything goes)
Art by Mi Ran Facebook Challenge (anything goes)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Sketch Saturday #339

Hi again!  I am back, as promised, with my DT project for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.  This week, we are sponsored by Art by Mi Ran and the prize is 3 digis from the Art by Mi Ran Etsy shop.

Here is the sketch, designed by Vannessa for her DT week:

And here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Riding Hood Red and the patterned papers are from the October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 pad.  The sweet image is Desi Waiting For You from Art by Mi Ran.  I colored it with my Copics.  I added some glitter to her collar and some Stickles to the snowflakes.  I also added Glossy Accents to the street light.  The sentiment is from Make it Crafty.  Since there were so many layers, I didn't add any more embellishments.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by again!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and a few special quests from the Art by Mi Ran DT.  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Art by Mi Ran Challenge #20 (anything goes)
Art by Mi Ran Facebook Challenge (Christmas/Winter holidays)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Guest Designer - Art by Mi Ran Blog

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  Actually I am still sleeping right now (I hope), but I am here with a card and some exciting news!  First the news!  I was invited to be a Guest Designer for the Art by Mi Ran Showcase blog for the month of December!  Woo hoo!  I am thrilled and honored, of course!  Today, I get to share my first project for the month.  I hope you like it!

I created a multi-layered snowflake-shaped card using my Cameo.  The patterned paper is from one of my Christmas mat stacks.  I love the swirling snow and subtle foil elements on it.  The beautiful image is Princess of Snowflakes from Art by Mi Ran.  I colored her with my Copics then added lots of Star Dust and Icicle Stickles to make the image really sparkle! I also added some regular glitter to her collar. I cut out the image with a Spellbinders Lacey Ovals die.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I added two Memory Box Snowflake Corner die cuts and some pretty white lace to finish my card.

 

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back in a bit with my Sketch Saturday DT project.  Coincidentally, we are sponsored by Art by Mi Ran, so I will have more ABM inspiration for you later.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Love to Create #144 (get in shape; shaped card)
Tuesday Throwdown #223 (bling it on)
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #92 (lots of layers)

Sketch Saturday #338

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  We've had a few calamities this morning, but nothing that can't be fixed with a service call (grrrr...). Too bad they can't come out to fix my brand new washing machine in less than 6 days!! I've only had it 10 days and it's already broken!  Crazy!  Anyway, I am here with my DT card for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.  We are sponsored by Drawn With Character, who are offering the lucky winner 3 digis of their choice.

 

For this fifth Saturday of the month, you can choose whichever sketch you'd like from week #215-337.  I chose #330, which so happens to be the sketch from my DT week.

 

 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Baja Breeze and the patterned papers are from one of large Christmas mat stacks (sorry, the cover is missing).  The sweet image is Poinsettia and Girl from Art by Mi Ran.  I colored her with my Copics and added Stickles to the flower centers and designs in the background. Some pretty, lace, a satin bow, a shimmery poinsettia sticker and a few sparkly brads finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 
Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the fantastic creations from the rest of the Saturday Girls and our November Guest Designer, Joanna!  We hope you will play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge (anything goes)
Art by Mi Ran Challenge #20 (anything goes)

Have a great day and see you soon!  Roll Tide!