Friday Coloring Challenge - The Outlawz

Hi there!  Happy Friday!  Hope you had a great week and you have fun plans for the upcoming weekend!  It's pretty cold here, so my activities will likely be indoors!  Can't wait for it to warm up!  I am off to a late start today, but I am here with my DT post for this week's Friday Coloring Challenge at The Outlawz site.  Our theme this week is "fairy tales /myths".  You can use any coloring medium you'd like, but you must have a hand-colored image somewhere on your project. 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are GKD Smoky Slate and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Dilly Dally 6x6 pad.  The cool fairy tale image is Fearless Fairy Tales Rapunzel from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Since the sketch I used was a bit busy, I didn't add any more embellishments.

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 creations from my teammies, Kathi, Penny and Laine!  We hope you will play along!  We have a wonderful sponsor for our January challenge!  Art by Mi Ran is offering the lucky winner 3 digis of their choice from the Art by Mi Ran Etsy shop.  Head over and check out Mi Ran's awesome digis!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge #85 (sketch)
Papertake Weekly Challenge (anything goes)
Love to Create Challenge #148 (anything goes)
613 Avenue Create #105 (anything goes)

Here is the sketch (I flipped it a turn):

Have a great day and see you soon!

Sketch Saturday #341

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  It is pouring down rain here and it's supposed to be like this all weekend.  It's guess it's another weekend for indoor activities. Before getting on with my day, I am here with my DT post for this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.  We are sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts and the prize is a £10 gift certificate for the Bunny Zoe's Crafts shop.

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

And here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Gumball Green and the patterned papers are from the Recollections Bright Christmas 6x6 pad.  I created the fun Winter scene by merging two digis from Make it Crafty: Jasmine Hot Chocolate and Winter Seat.  I printed the merged image on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I airbrushed the sky with Copic B12.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  I didn't add any more embellishments so the scene was the main focus.

Here is a close-up of the scene:

 

Copic Colors:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20

Hair: E50, E43, E57

Wood: E31, E35, E57, E79

Green: YG01, YG03, YG25, YG17, YG67

Red: R22, R35, R37, R46, R59

Blue in Outfit: B91, B93, B95, B97

Snow: C1, B0000, BV0000, YR30

Sky: B12

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Sketch Saturday blog and check out the gorgeous inspiration from the DT and our December Guest Designer, Jo McKelvey!  We hope you will play along with this last challenge of 2014!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Cute Card Thursday #353 (anything goes)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge (anything goes)
Love to Create Challenge #147 (icy Winter days)
613 Avenue Create #103 (anything goes/snowflakes)

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)

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge - November/December

Good morning!  Happy Tuesday!  Hope your week is off to a great start! It's going to be a busy week leading up to Thanksgiving.  I simply can't believe it is already the end of November!  Since it is, it's now time for the new Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge.  The theme this month is "Christmas creations".  You can make anything you'd like as long as you use an image by Elisabeth Bell (any company).

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Baja Breeze and the patterned papers are from the October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 pad.  The sweet image is Christmas Bells from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.  I colored her with my Copics, then added sparkly glitter to the trim on her cape and dress and her muff.  The sentiment and poinsettia are stickers from the same October Afternoon collection.  A few glitter snowflakes with gem centers finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge and check out the gorgeous Christmas projects from the rest of the Digi Bells and our outstanding GDT.  We hope you will play along, using any Elisabeth Bell image.  You have until December 22nd to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenge #241 (baby, it's cold outside)
Love to Create Challenge #143 (color inspiration)
Card Mania #60 (use a digi)

Here is the LTC color inspiration photo:

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Sketch Saturday #337

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  Well, yesterday turned out even nice than I thought!  It was in the mid 60s and sunny all day! It was nice Fall day and very welcome after the chilly days all week.  We'll see how today turns out.  Right now, I am here with my DT post for this week's Sketch Saturday challenge.  Our sponsor this week is 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 Debra:

And here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Real Red and the patterned papers are from the Recollections Festivus 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Snowglobe Ava from Bugaboo Stamps.  I colored it with my Copics and then added sparkly glitter to the snow, the trim on her hat and the baubles on the tree.  The sentiment is part of the digi stamp.

 

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 challenge:
Love to Create Challenge #142 (Christmas)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Little Miss Muffet - Inspiration Thursday

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Hope you've had a good week so far!  It's been a busy week for me, hence my lack of posts.  I have a bunch coming up from now through the weekend, though.  Right now, I am here with my DT post for Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  It's Inspiration Thursday, so throughout the day, the Little Misses will be sharing projects with some of our favorite LMMS products over in the Little Miss Muffet Stamps Facebook group.  Be sure to head over and check them out! 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Baja Breeze and the patterned paper is from the My Mind's Eye Merry 6x6 pad.  The cute image is Sonny Honeycloud Cocoa by Pollycraft for Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I have colored her with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  A few pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Don't forget to pop over to the LMMS Facebook Group and check out the fabulous inspiration from the Little Misses!  You won't be disappointed!  Oh, and you still have until Tuesday, November 18th to enter our current "anything goes" challenge on the blog. 

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Friday Sketch Challenge #82 (sketch)
Through The Craftroom Door Challenge (anything goes)
Incy Wincy Challenge (stripes)
Love To Create Challenge #141 (anything goes)

Here is the sketch:

 

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Curly Locks Kiki

Hi there!  Happy Monday!  I hope your week is off to a great start!  Judging by the time of this post, you can tell my week is off to another busy start!  I had a few unexpected things come up that kept me away from the computer all day.  But I am here now because it's my turn to post some inspiration over on the Digi Bells blog. 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Pool Party and the patterned papers are from the Kaisercraft Needle and Thread collection.  The adorable image is Curly Locks Kiki from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added some delicate lace, a triple-loop seam binding bow and a few pearls from my stash to finish my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Digi Bells blog every day.  The DT and GDT share wonderful inspiration every day with the charming images from the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Love to Create Challenge #140 (girly and lacy)

Here is the sketch I used, although I am not entering The Sketchy Challenges with this card, because I didn't use their theme:

Enjoy the rest of your evening and see you soon!

The Digi Bells Blog Hop

Hi again!  I'm back, as promised, with my DT post for this month's Digi Bells Blog Hop.  Today, we welcome a darling new digi to the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection.

Please welcome "Little Witch With Broom" to the Elisabeth Bell Digital Collection!  You may recognize this cutie.  She was once a Belles 'N Whistles stamp and now she is back as a digi.  She is so adorable and perfect for Halloween!  You should have arrived at my blog from Linda S.'s blog.  If not, you will want to head over to the Digi Bells blog and start from there so you don't miss a single thing.

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Basic Black and the patterned paper is from my Halloween stash.  I printed Little Witch With Broom on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  Some Baker's Twine and a few glitter buttons finished my card.

Here is  a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Your next stop on the hop is our GDT Vicky's wonderful blog.  Be sure to leave a comment at every stop along the way to increase your chances of winning this cute digi!  You have until Friday, October 24th to complete the hop.  The winners will be announced on the Digi Bells blog on Saturday, October 25th.

Here is the whole line-up in case you get lost:
Lynda
Alethea 
Linda 
Mary Lou 

Julie 

Linda S. 
Carla (you are here)

Vicky

The Digi Bells Blog 

 

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #31 (sketch)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge (color coordinates)
Love To Create Challenge #137 (color challenge)
Corrosive Challenge #210 (Halloween)
MarkerPop Challenge #54 (Halloween)

 

Here is the sketch:

 

And here is the color inspiration:

 

 

Have a great day and see you soon!

Guest Designer - Love To Create Challenge

Good morning!  Happy Monday!  Hope you had a nice weekend and your week is off to a great start!  We were supposed to get lots of rain, but we didn't get a single drop!  Maybe later today we will get a little.  Anyway, I have a project today and some exciting news!  I was invited to be a Guest Designer for the Love to Create Challenge starting today!  The theme is "love of ribbons".  They want to see ribbons on your project. The sponsor is Sami Stamps and I was generously provided with a digi for my project.

Here is my card:

 

My easel card base and mats are SU Real Red and the patterned papers are from Gina K. Designs.  I think they were called Berries and Vines, but I wouldn't swear to it.  The sweet image is "A Basket Full" from Sami Stamps.  I printed it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics. The sentiment is computer-generated.  I added a few Wild Orchid Crafts Daisies, some gingham ribbons and a fun wooden strawberry sticker to finish my card.

Here is a close-up of the image:

 

And here is the sentiment:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Love To Create challenge blog and check out the wonderful designs from the DT!  I am sure they would love it if you would play along!

I am entering my card in the following challenge:
613 Avenue Create #91 (anything goes/option- use a heart)
Incy Wincy Challenge (something old, something new: I used old papers and ribbon and new image and strawberry embellishment)

Have a great day and see you soon!

Sketch Saturday #322

Good morning!  Happy Saturday!  Hope ended the week on a good note and your weekend is off to a great start!  It's supposed to be a rainy weekend here, but we can't complain because we really need it.  Maybe we will get some breaks in the action so we can do some things outdoors.  Anyway, I am here now with my DT post for this week's Sketch Saturday challenge.  We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp who are offering the lucky winner a generous $25 GC to the Simon Says Stamp store.

This week's fantastic sketch is by Debra:

 

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Pool Party and the patterned papers are from the My Mind's Eye Up & Away "Spread Your Wings and Fly" 6x6 pad.  The fun image is Love to Shop from All Dressed Up Stamps.  I colored these cute shopping friends with my Copics.  I created the sentiment on the computer.  A few Baker's Twine bows finished my simple 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 August Guest Designer, Angela!  We hope you will play along this week!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
All Dressed Up Challenge #19 (any shape but a square card)
Crafty Girls Challenge #24 (anything goes)
Love to Create Challenge #127 (anything goes)

Have a great weekend and see you soon!

Elphine House Australia Challenge #60

Hi there!  Happy Wednesday (at least in Brisbane, it is!)!  Hope you are having a good week so far!  My week is off to a busy start, but I hope it will quiet down a little toward the end of the week.  Anyway, it's for another Elphine House Australia Challenge and I am here with my DT post for the challenge. The theme this time is "punched/handmade flowers".  We want to see handmade flowers on your project.  No store-bought flowers allowed! 

Here is my card:

 

My card base and mats are SU Sage Shadow and the patterned papers are from the Echo Park Victoria Garden 6x6 pad.  The sweet image is Katrina My Sister Shasha from Elphine House Australia.  I stamped it on MiC Blending Card and colored it with my Copics.  I made two simple pink roses out of light cardstock using Heartfelt Creations flower dies.  A chevron-striped ribbon bow, a tiny metal heart charm and a few pink pearls finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Elphine House Australia blog and check out the beautiful creations from Lynda and Julie.  We hope you will play along!  You must use an Elisabeth Bell image (any company).  You have until Tuesday, August 19th, Brisbane time to enter.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Card Mania Challenge (add a charm)
Love to Create Challenge #124 (petals and pearls)

Have a wonderful evening and see you soon!

You Are So Beautiful

Hi again!  I'm back with a super quick second post today.  I managed to finish a card I was making for a couple of challenges, so I thought I'd pop back in and share it.

Here is my card:

My card base and mats are SU Blackberry Bliss and the patterned papers and the diecut are from the Kaisercraft Botanical Odyssey 6.5x6.5 pad.  The elegant image is Florence from Art by Mi Ran.  I printed her on MiC Blending Card and colored her with my Copics.  I added some Ice White Pearl Pen accents to the flowers in her hair.  A triple-loop seam binding bow, a metal birdcage charm and a few pearls from my stash finished my card.

Here is a close-up of the colored image:

 

Thanks for stopping by again!  I'm going to wrap up a couple of things then I will be around to visit.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Art by Mi Ran Challenge #9 (anything goes)
Art by Mi Ran July Facebook Challenge (lots of layers)
Love to Create Challenge #123 (fussy and fancy or clean layers; I did fussy and fancy)
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #26 (anything goes)
Kit and Clowder July Challenge (clothing techniques; I did shading and pleats)

Have a great evening and see you soon!