Jingle Bells!

 I have been working on my coloring and today I finished this adorable image from CC Designs, Merry Christmas.  It's been a few years since I really enjoyed creating Christmas cards and I'm sure it's because I'm back to focusing on my Copic coloring!  More Christmas to come!

Hair:  B41, T3, T6, T8, T9
Pj's: B45, RV21, R46, C2
Tree: G29, G28, G09
Colors used on pets and ornaments: G03, G05, G16

Y11, Y35, Y38, Y26, Y28

T2, T4, T6

BV02

R24, R21

E44

Create a Scene with The Greeting Farm!

I just purchased a few, well quite a few, of the scene builder digi sets from The Greeting Farm.  They are wonderful, each image is an individual file, they are easy to use. Below is the first scene I created.  I can see where creating scenes may become addictive it's so fun to mix and match. 

These images are from the Porch Christmas digi set, and the characters are from Dress Up Digi Set.  Extras are stamps in my stash.  This was colored using Copic Markers.

Skin Tones:  E000, E11, E21, E04, E09, E13
Clothing:  B95, B97, V05, V06. Y17, Y35, YG46, R29
Hair: girl = B41, T3, T5, T7, T9; Boy = E42, E43, E47, E49
Sled: RV69, G06, G08
Presents:  RV19, B000, G08, E33, Y17, B41
Santa and gingerbread man: RV24, RV29, T9, T1, T3, E34, G06

Come share your creations at Passionate Paper Creations and Friends!

One more Whimsy creation!

 We have all heard that 'all good things must come to an end'  well my time at Whimsy is winding down - this is my last post.   I am very honored to have been asked to be November's digi stamp guest designer.  If you aren't familiar with Whimsy Stamps you are really missing out.  They have the biggest and best selection of digi stamps, clear stamps, dies, and all other crafty goodies from a large variety of companies and artists. 

This stamp set is called Frosty Wishes and it's a new digital release for November.  This set is loaded with cuteness so be sure to click above and check it out.

This was colored using Copic Markers and paper and snowflakes are all from my stash.

Copics used:
B000, B18, B24
E37, E47, E81
Y13, Y19, TY14, YR68
T1, T4, T6, T8, T10

Thanks Whimsy Stamps!

Coloring Practice!

I'm almost embarrassed to say how many stamps I have from The Greeting Farm but I do need mention that I was on their design team for a year and that contributed to my TGF stash.

Below are cards I just created using 'older' stamps from The Greeting Farm.  They have been in storage but were still plenty sticky and worked great when I got them out.  I have soooo many to play with still!

This was made using older stamp sets Hello Fall, and Wood Friends.  The stamps were colored on kraft paper, the tree/ground was done using Crafter's Companion Harmony inks.

This is probably one of my most favorite stamp sets from the past, Winter Greetings.  He was colored using Copic markers which are listed below.  You just never know when the mood to color will strike and now with TGF stamps out of storage you may see more!

Copics
Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21
Hair: E21, E25, E29
Clothing:  B24, B26, B95, B97, E70, E71, E11, C5

Joy Clair Stamps!!

 

This is my card featuring Joy Clair Stamps Snowy Greetings digital set.  I loved working with this set because you can create cards to be used for any 'cold' occasion not just Christmas specific.

Joy Clair Stamps is sponsoring us at Passionate Paper Creations and Friends and is offering us a great shopping deal.  Be sure to pop over to PPCF  https://bit.ly/2VwG9iz and grab your discount code so you can treat yourself to something new from Joy Clair!

Special Friend!

 It's Friday, and that means another project featuring Whimsy Stamps!  I am very honored to have been asked to be November's digi stamp guest designer.  If you aren't familiar with Whimsy Stamps you are really missing out.  They have the biggest and best selection of digi stamps, clear stamps, dies, and all other crafty goodies from a large variety of companies and artists. 

This stamp image is called Fairy Sweet and it's a new digital release for November.  I think it's an incredibly adorable image and was super excited to be able to work with it.

Copic markers were used to color the image and the die cuts and paper are from my giant stash of goodies!

Copic Markers:
Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R20, R05
Hair:  T2, T5, T7
Seal:  W1, W2, W3
Clothing: RV09, RV66, Y11, Y15, Y17, Y19, YR30, BG01, BG02, BG45, BG70, B000

Who doesn't like snowmen?

Visit the the CutCard Stock blog today because I'm featured showing you how to create Frosty's Hat with step by step directions!  This is a fun and easy to create little decor piece for the holidays!

Christmas Candy!

 

I have been wanting to try color pencil on Kraft paper for a long time and finally did it.  I did watch a tutorial first from Kit & Clowder and decided my first try should be something easy to color.  I'm pleased with the results, the colors look so bright and fun.  I be coloring up something else on Kraft paper soon I'm sure.

The stamp sets are from Jaded Blossom, Clear Jar and Christmas Add Ons.  This is such a great idea because you purchase the clear jar stamp and then you can choose the clear jar add on stamps and there is a wonderful variety to pick from.

Coloring done with Prismacolor Pencils. 

Ruby!

 It's Friday, and that means another project featuring  Whimsy Stamps!  I am very honored to have been asked to be November's digi stamp guest designer for.  If you aren't familiar with Whimsy Stamps you are really missing out.  They have the biggest and best selection of digi stamps, clear stamps, dies, and all other crafty goodies from a large variety of companies and artists. 

This sweet digi image, Ruby, and one of the cutest images I've seen.  I was very excited to be offered to work with this image!  Ruby was colored with Copic Markers:
Skin: E000, E00, E04, E21, R21
Flowers/grass: G20, G24, G06, YG23, RV66, V05, Y17, TY23, E33, E35
Clothes: R05, R20, R24, R35, R29, RV10, B000. B01, B05, BG13
Hair:  E21, E33, E25, E27

Be sure to visit Whimsy Stamps Facebook community because there is tons of creativity shared there daily!  

Ruff Day?

 

Di's Digis is sponsoring us at Passionate Paper Creations & Friends Nov. 11-13 and because of this they are having a special sale just for PPCF members. Do join us at PPCF, if you aren't a member become one so you can grab the Di's Digis sale code and do some shipping https://bit.ly/2V29MrQ

When I saw this digi stamp, Kizzy & Co, I knew I needed to create with it, I mean it is just adorable!  I'm not sure about my red hair but coloring is fun to practice so I'll be working on it.  I used paper and ribbon from my stash to create this and colored using Copic Markers: 

Copics Used:
Skin: E00, E11, E20, #21
Hair:  E08, E18, YR14, YR18
Clothes: G05, YG08, B00, B01, B03
Grass: G03, G05, G07
Dogs:  E31, E33, E43, E37, T4, T8

Let's GO NUTS!

Lawn Fawn is sponsoring us at Passionate Paper Creations & Friends Nov. 8-10.  Because of this Lawn Fawn has a special sale just for PPCF members. Do join us at PPCF if you aren't a member so you can grab the Lawn Fawn sale code and do some shipping https://bit.ly/2V29MrQ

 I have been a long time fan of Lawn Fawn and this set, Let's Go Nuts, really caught my attention.  During the fall we are overrun in the country with crazy squirrels romping all over and tormenting our dogs.  It only seemed fitting that I use this set for a fall creation.

I used pattern papers to make the sky, grass and the tree.  The squirrels, wagon, leaves, and acorns were colored using Copic Markers which are listed below.  I really am please with how this turned out and I hope you like it as well!

Copics used:
W3, W4,
R05, R20, R56
YR14, YG17, G24
E23, E35
YG17m YG14, G24

Believe in Santa!

Who doesn't love Lee Holland Stamps?  His wonderful whimiscal images are sure to make you smile and he has a HUGE selection.  You want to be sure to check his shop out if you haven't and make time to browse as there are plenty to choose from.  Visit Lee Holland's Etsy shop using this link: https://etsy.me/3pIrY78

Be sure you join us at Passionate Paper Creations and Friends! Lee Holland is sponsoring PPCF during November. It's a relaxed community on FB filled with crafty inspiration from different artists and companies. Join so you can share what you make with us all, we'd love to be inspired by YOU!

Copic markers used for this fellow are:
YG000, YG03, YG17, YG21, RG67
G17, Y20, Y26, Y28 
R24, R56

Bricks were stenciled using  Jim Holtz Distress Ink Fired Brick.

Paper is from Doodle Bug Designs.

Other goodies from my stash.

Guess who is November's guest designer for WHIMSY STAMPS?

That's right, it's ME!  I am very honored to have been asked to be November's digi stamp guest designer for Whimsy Stamps.  If you aren't familiar with Whimsy Stamps you are really missing out.  They have the biggest and best selection of digi stamps, clear stamps, dies, and all other crafty goodies from a large variety of companies and artists. 

This sweet digi image, Winter Tia, is a new release this month.  I have been a HUGE fan of Some Odd Girl for years and I was excited to be offered to work with the new image!

Winter Tia was colored with Copic Markers and all other materials are from my stash of goodies.
Skin: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21
Hair: E24, E47, E49
Clothing:  BG11, BG13, BG49, RV11, RV32, RV24, R56

Be sure to visit Whimsy Stamps Facebook community because there is tons of creativity shared there daily!