Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #46: Dragon Stocking

 Hello crafty friends :o)  Welcome to September and the smell of Fall.  All the sister blogs are live today, please visit them.

This post is for MLCCB, Anything Christmas goes

Couple months ago we did a Kit and Clowder coloring of a dragon building a snowman, I saw this image and had to have it too.  The artist is Lee Holland, image called Dragon Holding Stocking. The image is colored with my prismacolored pencils. Dragons are part of Christmas now, just as long as they don't blow fire and burn up the gifts.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps:  Lee Holland: Dragon Holding Stocking

o   paper: Bazzill, Bo Bunny

o   embellishments: Stampendous: frontage embossing powder

Mix It Up! Challenge Blog #61: Butterfly Tag

Hello crafty friends :o)  Another new month, more fabulous new inspirations.  Please check out all the sister blogs.

This post is for MIUCB, Optioal Smooshing/Anything Goes

Sometimes I design things for other projects and decide I don't like them... on that project, so they get put to the side until I can figure out what to do with them.  After distressing a couple of cards, I didn't like them on another project, put made them front and center for this tag.  Stencil, scrap pieces of paper, paint, inks, and objects filled this tag .

A little sentiment for the back.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps: MFT: Fairy-Tale Friendship

o   paper: scraps

o   embellishments: Fairy Tale: metal butterfly, Recollections: wooden key, 3 Girl Jam: ribbon,Tim Holtz: Stencil,  twine, scrap lace,

Love to Craft! Challenge Blog #70: Piggies in the Bucket

 Hello crafty friends :o)  Another month and more challenges.  Please make sure to visit all the sister blogs for inspiration and new challenges.

This post is for LTCCB, Anything Goes

Some cute piggies in a bucket enjoying the last few days of summer.  The image is from Lee Holland and I purchased it awhile ago.  When I went to post this blog, I noticed it was no longer in the store, this could be that it was Kit and Clowder's coloring for last month's class.  Hopefully, it will appear back in the store soon.  The image is colored in prismacolored pencils, no it's not the KnC class coloring. 

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps: Lee Hollan Art: Piglets in a Bucket

o   paper: Recollections: Meadow Floral, Bazzill

o   die cut: Tim Holtz: Handwritten love

o   embellishments: Prima: wood buttons

Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog #157: Bloom, Grow, Sprout

Hello crafty friends :o)  It's hard to believe that Fall is almost here, time for cozy clothes and crafty nights.  Please make sure to check out all the sister blogs for some great inspiration and new challenges.

This post is for LTSCB, Anything Goes.

I can't resist cute bear images ... just bears in general.  This cutie is from Di's Digital Stamps, called Buzzy Bear.  The image is colored with prismacolored pencils, with a sponged background.  I wanted some kind of sentiment, so some small words stamped on clouds seemed perfect.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps: Di’s Digis: Buzzy Bear, Sugar Peas: Sprout Bloom Grow

o   paper: Bazzill, MME: Bloom & Grow

o   die-cut: MFT: Cloud trio

Love to Craft! Challenge Blog #69: I'd Be Lion

Hello crafty freinds!  All 4 sisters blogs are going live today, so make the rounds for inspiration. Here's my post for LTCCB, Anything Crafty Goes.

 My Favorite Things has made making box cards very easy, everything is ran through the die-cutting machine, just put together.  

The adorable image is from Lee Holland Art called Cute Lion and colored with my Prismacolor pencils.

I did sponge the edges of the grass to give it some depth, thought a few small flowers were needed.

The Rounded Banner die-cut was used for the back to stamp a sentiment. This Sentiment from Unity is perfect.

thanks for looking :o)

o   stamps: Lee Holland Art: Cute Lion, Unity: I’d BeLion

o   paper: Recollections, MME

o   die-cuts: MFT: Outside the Box Level Up, OS BoxGrassy Hills, Rounded Banner

o   embellishment: Prima Flowers    

Merry Little Christmas! Challenge Blog #45: Snowballed

Hello crafty friends :o)  I'm here with my post for MLCCB, where it's Christmas all year.

Sometimes fun cards are a must.  If you need some "quirky" images, Twistoon is one place to look.  This image Snowball Thunk was colored with Prismacolor pencils. I wasn't sure what sentiment to use at first, so looking through my collection, I came across this CC Designs sentiment.  It works with the image.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking :o)

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

    * Alphabet Challenge Blog: G is for Giggles

    * Dare 2B Artzy: Christmas in July

    * Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenges: #7 Christmas in July

   

o   stamps: Twistoon: Snowball Thunk, C.C.Designs: Winter Chuckles

o   paper: Martha Stewart: Moss, the Paper Studio: Tartan Plaid, , Bazzill

o   die-cuts: Momenta,

Mix It Up! Challenge Blog #60: Simply Here For You

Hello crafty friends :o)  The 4 sisters blogs go live today, so please make sure your visit them for some inspiration.  This is my post for MIUCB, this month's optional theme is "Make It Simple".

To be honest, simple cards can be hard to do when you are a visual person and love details.  I used products from Sugar Pea Designs and came out with this simply cute card.  The stamped images were colored with Prismacolor pencils.  

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking :o)

o   stamps: Sugar Pea Designs: Sprout Bloom Grow

o   paper: Bazzill: Turquoise Mist, Recollections: white

o   die-cut: Sugar Pea Designs: Card Front ElementBuilder III

Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog #156: Be Your Summer Self

Hello Crafty Friends!  All the sisters blogs are going live today in time for Summer fun, make sure to visit all of them. This is my post for LTSCB , Anything Goes.

Coloring on kraft paper can be challenging, but the results are usually amazing. This cute image is from artist Krista Smith (Saturated Canary), called Beach Day.  The image is colored with Prismacolor pencils.  I stamped a simple sentiment, because we all need more self-love. 

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps: Krista Smith: Beach Day, Unity: Feb 2011 KOM (sentiment)

o   paper: Bazzill, Cardstock: brown bag, the Paper Studio: Texture Hot Pink

o   die-cuts: Craftin Desert Divas: Fancy Frames, Sugar Peas: Card Front Element Builder, MFT: Circle

o   embellishments:  Craftin Desert Divas: sweet pea sequins

Merry Little Christmas! Challenge Blog #44: Black and White Angel

 Hello crafty friends :o)   It's always Christmas at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, please inspire us with your Christmas projects.

This is a coloring class from Kit and Clowder, the image is from Alyce herself.  I think black & white, sepia, or monotone colored images can be very beautiful.  This image was colored with Prismacolor pencils, just a few.  It didn't have to be a Christmas card, but I it would be pretty as one.

I get asked why do I keep taking classes if I already know how to color. Each class is like practicing your skill and you can still learn new ideas or techniques.  With kids, it's hard to find the time to do anything but taxi them around these days, but you should always find some "me time", even if it's 30 mins.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking :o)

o   stamps:  Kit and Clowder: Angel  SU: Snow Swirl

o   paper: Bazzill, the Paper Studio: black & white Christmas Trees, Sheet Music

o   die-cuts: MFT

o   embellishments: lace, gems

Mix It Up! Challenge Blog #59: Double the Treats

 Hello crafty friends :o)   Ready for another challenge at Mix It Up! Challenge Blog, we would like to see 3-D projects, but it is optional.

Making boxes for gifts or goodies to give is fun.  Now with machine and designs, there are so many fun designs to choose from.  This SVG file is from Lori Whitlock called 2 Compartment Cookie Box.  Not sure if I will put cookies inside, but I was thinking some chocolate and other goodies.

Here's the inside.  It was very easy to put together and is very sturdy.  The kraft paper I used was a heavy paper.  

thanks for looking :o)

o   paper: Warehouse cardstock: kraft, MME

o   svg: Lori Whitlock: 2 Compartment Cookie Box

Love to Craft! Challenge Blog #67: Dad's 70th Birthday

 Hello crafty friends :o)  Love to Craft! Challenge Blog has another challenge this month where Anything Goes.

My dad turned 70 this year, I think he looks much younger than this image, but my kids picked it out.  The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils.  The cute die-cut is from MFT, which I just bought this die-cut, but do not see it in their store right now, it called Balloon Cover Up.

Here's the inside.  Yes, we do call our father the "old man".  

thanks for reading and looking :o)

o   stamps: Art Impressions: Dance It Out

o   paper: Bazzill, Martha Stewart: Japanese Maple

o   die-cuts: MFT: Balloon Cover Up, Craftin Desert Divas: Fancy Frames

o   embellishment: Recollections: chunky glitter

Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog #155: Spring Garden Bear

 Hello crafty freinds!!!  Spring is finally here and it's time for another challenge at Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog where Anything Goes.

Who doesn't love cute teddy bears?  I can't resist them and had to color up this cutie from Polkadoodles, which is Winston Gardening (looks like to be offered in their deluxe bundle right now).  The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils, the sky was sponged with distress inks.  I'm ready for Spring and all the beautiful flowers it brings.

Here's the inside.

thanks for reading and looking :o)

o   stamps: Polkadoodles: Winston Gardening

o   paper: Recollections, K& Company: Que Sera Sera

o   embellishments: Craftin Desert Divas: sweet pea sequins

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #43: Mice Building a Snowman

 

Hello crafty friends :o)

Here's my post for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, every challenge is always about Christmas.

How cute are mice building a snowman?  Very cute.  This image is from Di Digital called Snowfamily and colored with my prismacolor pencils.  I took the picture from an angle to show off the foil writing on the paper.

Here's the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps: Di Digi’s: Snowman Family

o   paper: Paper Warehouse: cherry, the Paper Studio

o   embellishments: glitter, puffy paint

Mix It Up! Challenge Box #58: Thanks a Latte

Hello crafty friends :o) 

Here with my project for Mix It Up! Challenge Blog, where Fancy Folds are a creative must.

When you find cute stamps and die-cuts/svgs that go together ... just have to make a card.  The coffee cup is a svg file from Lori Whitlock website, part of Doodle bug collections.  

The inside of the card has my fancy fold technique for this challenge.  It's also a svg file from Lori Whitlock, I really like the book fold of this.  The stamp from Sugar Pea Designs goes perfectly with the coffee files.  

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps: Sugar Pea Designs: Brew-tiful Sentiments

o   paper:  the Paper Studio: kraft, Prima Marketing: Botanical Collection My Darling, Recollections: Sand and some scraps

o   svg files: Lori Whitlock: Pop Out Book and DB Winter Wonderland Coffee Pot and Cup

Love to Craft! Challenge Blog #67: Flower Bag

Hello crafty friends :o)

I'm sharing my project for Love to Craft! Challenge Blog, Anything Goes.

This is a small bag, maybe a gift card or a small gift.  Having a collections of flowers from other projects, I decided I needed to use some of my stash. Every crafter has been there, we need 1-3 pieces of an embellishment and they only sell a bag of 2,000 (maybe I have exaggerated a little ,oP).  

Little close up of the details.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   Embellishments: Tim Holtz: typed tokens, Wild Orchids Crafts: cottage roses, Prima Flowers, Feathers, Gems, Bead Landing: cording

Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog #153: Special Delivery Bear

Hello crafty friends and to a new month :o)  

This is my project for LTSCB where it's Anything Goes challenge this month.  

I do not celebrate Valentine's Day, but giving a card to one you love from time to time is always a good thought. You should always let the person you love everyday in big or small ways that they are special to you. This cute little bear is from Polkadoodle called Winston Heartfelt. The image is colored with my prismacolor pencils using the dotting technique, your hand and wrist will hurt from all those dots.. lol. 

This is the inside using a stamp from Unity stamps.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

o   stamps:  Polkadoodles: Winston heartfelt    Unity: I’ll Always Love You (sentiment)

o   paper: Paper Warehouse: cherry, Bazzill, the Paper Studio: Sketchy Hearts

o   die-cuts: Sizzix, Tim Holtz

o   embellishments: gauze, Tim Holtz, fant-age

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #41: Snowflakes Wanted

Hello crafty friends :o)   Happy New Year! 

This post is for Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog , where we want to see Christmas all year long.

Nothing says Christmas like an Elf.  This is Scruffy the elf from Make It Crafty, this store closed a few years ago. Scruffy was colored with my prismacolor pencils. Real stitching, glitter glue and a few layers to make it such a cute card.

Here is the inside.

thanks for looking and reading :o)

stamps: Make It Crafty:Scruffy

paper: Bo Bunny, 

Love to Craft! Challenge Blog #65: Surprise 50th

Hello crafty friends.  Happy New Year !!!  I hope all is safe, happy and healthy.  

The sister blogs have gotten facelifts and new way of doing things, please read the new rules and check out how everything will operate in 2022.

Here is my post for Love to Craft! Challenge Blog, it's always Anything Goes.  Let's see what you have been crafting up.

My brother's girlfriend started planning my brother's surprise 50th 9 months in advance.  It was amazing that everyone kept it a secret for that long.  Here is the postboard to hold pictures almost done.  I have never worked with sticky vinyl, boy was it rough.  The SVG files I picked, the image could not be separated, so the full image had to cut for each color I wanted.  Some modeling paste that was colored with distressed inks, was used with stencils to make some texture.  Then I sprayed some distress inks over the board.

I forgot to take a picture of the board before adding the pictures.  Paint was dabbled on to make the beer foam puffy looking.  Everything turned out very nice and the guy who knows everything, was extremely surprised.  

thanks for looking and reading :o)

SVG files: Maria Arts Boutique, Ruya Treasures

Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog #152: Dragon Snowman

Hello crafty friends.  Happy New Year!!  May 2022 be blessed, filled with happiness, self love of mindfulness, and great health.  

The 4 sisters blogs have a different look and different vibe.  Please read all the new changes when entering your projects.  This post is for Love to Scrap! Challenge Blog , the challenge is Anything Goes.

Finally finding some time to get back into coloring and creating again, most importantly, finishing up some color classes.  This is Kit and Clowder color pencil class for the month of October.  The cute little dragon making a snowman is from artist Lee Holland, the image was made just for Kit and Clowder at this time.  Some people ask why I still take classes: 1. it's supporting a small business  2. you can always learn something new or practice what you might already know.  Practicing something over and over again, it how we get better.  

I haven't decided what to do with this image yet, but it's small enough to make a card. 

thanks for looking and reading :o)

digi image: Lee Holland: Dragon Scene