Christmas Cards Featuring Reggie & Rory

I hope your not getting tired of Christmas cards yet!  Two more have joined the Christmas card parade.

Once again I am using digital stamps by Heather Valentin.  You can find her stamps along with some awesome colouring books at Lacy Sunshine Stamps.

Watch out!  Here comes Reggie's Winter Sled. 

Paper, ribbon and pearl embellishment are from my stash. Snowflake die: Giovanna Snowflake. Digital stamp coloured with Copic Markers.  I used Stampendous Winter Wonderland embossing powder to create snow and add dimension.  Crystal Stickles lend sparkle to the snow and background.  Sentiment was stamped with a clear stamp and Memento black ink. 

Rory is ready to do some decorating!  This is Rory's Decorations.

Rory is coloured with Copics and unfortunately I forgot to write down the colours used. Paper and embellishments are from my stash.  Snow flake: Giovanna Snowflake die.  I mixed Stampendous winter Wonderland embossing powder with Recollections Vintage Blue opaque sparkle for the snow and Stickles add extra background sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Colouring!

Standing Under the Mistletoe

I don't know anyone that doesn't like to receive Christmas cards. Do you?

With that in mind I am still in full card making mode.  I try to make all my Christmas cards but unfortunately fall short at times.  I really must start earlier.

Today's card is using a digital stamp from the talented artist Heather Valentin.  I was lucky to have been a past design team member at Lacy Sunshine and have a soft spot for her images. 

Rory and Mikey Under the Mistletoe

All paper and embellishments are from my stash.  Rory and Mikey are coloured with Copic markers.  Snow flake die: Giovanna Snowflake. Snow texture: Snow-tex.  Stickles added for glitter.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy colouring!

Christmas Card Parade Continues

The Christmas card parade continues with two more completed cards.

The next two cards feature digital images from Aurora Wings .

The digital images were coloured with Copic markers. All embellishments and papers are from my stash. Stickles were used on both cards to add glitter.

Poinsettia Sprite

Copics used E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R22, R29, R59, C5, YR23, Y06. B91, B95, G21, G94, G99

Triple Tear Die from Spellbinder was also used to create fancy circle.

Christmas Lights Sprite

Copic colours used: E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20, R81, R83, R85. R86, C0, C1, B05, BG01, B000, G05, G03, YG01, Y00, Y06, Y08

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Colouring, Carding and Crafting.

Let's Start The Christmas Card Parade

Are you making your Christmas cards this year?  I have been making mine for a few years now. Some are whimsical, some are cute and sometimes a few traditional ones join the mix.

I use digital images from a variety of talented artists and the ones I have used for these cards can be found over at Mo's Digital Pencil.

Let the Christmas card parade begin!

Carolers Three

Carolers Three is coloured with Copics but I didn't keep track of the colours.  I used Snow-Tex to create dimensional snow.  Embellishments and paper are from my stash.

Little Elf Pipa, Little Elf Mim, Little Elf Finn

Aren't these elves just the cutest thing!!  All embellishments and paper are from my stash of bits and pieces.  Colouring was done with Copic markers listed below.  I also used Spica Red pen and a Gold gel pen, Sparkles are stickles.
E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R22. R29, R59, G09, G12, G24, G94, G99, YG03, YR23, Y15, Y11, Y00, C3, C1, C0

Ho Ho Whoa

I am sure there a few out there that can relate to this.  Who hasn't precariously carried boxes of Christmas decoration and had to retrieve a few.  Coloured with Copics and touches of Red Spica pen for shine on the bulbs.  The edges of card stock were distressed.  Snowflakes are from my stash.


Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Colouring, Carding and Crafting!

Sunset Limbo - Birthday Card

Hi Everyone!

Today's share is a card I am calling Sunset Limbo, made for my son's birthday.

He wanted everything to be low key despite it being a milestone 21st birthday.

I think the pub get-to-together the night before may of had something to do with that .. lol.

His dinner of choice, pizza, at home, no fuss.  Yes, we did have presents, cake, candles and singing.

I wish him many future sunset limbos, fun and good times as an ADULT.

The digital image Boozy Brian Limbo Gnome Fun is coloured with Copic markers and can be found at Lacy Sunshine. All papers and embellishments are from my stash.


Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Colouring!

Flowers, Feathers & Pink Butterflies

Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing a card made in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month which means Pink is the theme.  For this card I used Floral Masquerade from Aurora Wings.  So much fun to colour all the flowers here.

Floral Masquerade was coloured with copic markers and cut out using the largest of the spellbinder Triple Tear die set and my Sizzix Big Kick.  I am on a "use up scrap paper mission" so the papers used are from my scrap stash.  I distressed the paper edges to soften the overall look of the card.  The embellishments are also from my stash.  The lace came from Michael's and the whimsical feathers came from the dollar store, I think.  Why the feathers ... they made me smile!

You will find a list of the copic markers I used at the bottom of this post.

Copics used to colour Floral Masquerade 

E000, E00, E11, E21, E04, E20, R32, 100

B21, B24, B28

V000, V01, V04, V06, V09

R81, R83, R85. R89

YG61, YG 63, YG67

Y11,  Y17

Challenges: Pink Ribbon Challenge 

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy crafting!

Spooky Cute Halloween Card

Today I am sharing a card made using a free digi from Heather Valentin.  Broomkin Troll can be found frolicking with her troll friends over at Lacy Sunshine Stamps.  Don't you think she is a perfect fit for a Spooky Cute Halloween card?

After colouring Broomkin Troll with copic markers I spied some Halloween paper in my stash box along with some black webbing (?) and purple flowers ... Ta Da!  A Halloween card was just a few waiting to be created.

The following Copics were used:

E000, E00, E11, E21, R12, R20

E08, YR14, YR18, YR21, Y06

G21, G94, G99

V000, V01, V04, V06, V09, Y11. Y15, Y17

C0, C1, C3, C5

I have entered this card in the October Facebook Challenge at Lacy Sunshine Colour n Craft Community.

Thanks for stopping by.

Kick Up Your Heels & Celebrate!

Finally I have a card to share! This card was made for my Dad's birthday.  When it comes to cards for Dad I am always looking for images that are different and quirky. Something that will make him smile.

Bloobel Stamps to the rescue!  If your looking for something different check out this digital stamp line.  The image used on this card is Moustache Ballerina and he was coloured with Copic markers.  I kept the card simple so the image would take center stage among the stars.

Glitter was added to the stars using Crystal Stickles and the edges were distressed with my Heidi Swapp Edge Distresser.

Thanks for stopping by.  Feel free to leave a comment.

VaVa Voom!

Hi! Today I am sharing a recently completed "dude" card. I made this card for my middle son's birthday.  In the past couple of years he has been bitten by the racing bug and drives a truck in the "crash to pass" races.  

After some Googling I found the perfect images at Kenny K Stamps. Merging these two digi's, Cool Trucker and Honey Sparks together created the perfect image for his card.  

Seeing this was cartoonish .. is that even a word, I kept the card bright and minimal. You may not be able to tell from the photograph but I did get some sparkle in using black glitter tape on  two corners and glitter around the "silver" cup.  I know it looks black but it is silver. 

This image was coloured with copic markers.  One of these days I am going to remember to write down what colours I used.  Here is a partial list:

EOOO, EOO,EO4,E11,E21

B91,B93,B95,B97

YG11,G21,G94,G99

E21, E25, E29

C1,C3,C5,C7,C9

W1,W3,W5

Sorry I can't remember the rest :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Father's Day Card

Hi Everyone. Today I am sharing a Father's day card I made up using one of the unique and quirky stamps from Bloobel Stamps. This stamp is called Bookworm Bob and I am sure he is going to bring a smile to my Dad's face when he receives this card.

After colouring up Bookworm Bob with my copic markers I decided the image looked a little bare and added in the background.  For me adding a background is much easier  than fussy cutting around an image.  I have ruined more than one colouring fussy cutting!!

The card was created using papers and embellishments from my stash of supplies.

Colouring of Bookworm Bob

Thanks for stopping by.  Feel free to leave a comment.

Lil Hot Mama Scootabug Card

Today is my day to post for Lacy Sunshine using Lil Hot Mama Scootabug by artist Heather Valentin.  What a fun digi stamp this is!  

I also used the Gnome house from the Digi bits sheet, found under the Gnomes of Willow Pines  line for this card.

Lil Hot Mama Scootabug

I must admit to taking a creative twist with theses two images by merging the two together and creating this scene.  I coloured everything with copics, added the googly eyes and  a bow to the caterpillar.  In my stash of "interesting stuff to use on day" were some lightly shaded plastic dots that fit perfectly in Mama's glasses. White highlights were added with a gel pen.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Colouring!

Sweet Flower Gnome Card

Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a card made using Sweet Flower Gnome by artist Heather Valentin.  

I pictured her in a meadow type setting surrounded by flowers and grass rather than a cultured garden.  All colouring was done with copic markers with the exception of the small white accent dots in the grass.  Those were done with white pen.  Stickles glitter was added to the butterfly on the flower she is holding.  Copic colours used can be found at the bottom of this post.

All papers and embellishments are from my stash box.

Isn't she cute!

Need more gnomes ... head  over to the Anything Goes Challenge blog at Lacy Sunshine and check out all the wonderful Gnomes on the blog today.  Add your creations for a chance to win.

Welcoming Spring with Annabelle Melancholy Moppet

Today I am welcoming Spring with a card featuring one of the fabulous Melancholy Moppets from artist Heather Valentin called Annabelle Melancholy Moppet. The Melancholy Moppet digi's  can be found exclusively at the Lacy Sunshine Shoppe. 

You will find a recipe card with a list of the copic markers I used at the end of this post. 

All papers and most embellishments are from my stash.  The flowers are from Michael's and the circle die was cut using Spellbinders Triple Tear and Sizzix BigKick.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Colouring!

Wildly Cute Lil Flamingo Boo

The DT Team A challenge this month  is "wild" and I think Lil Flamingo Boo is wildly cute!!

  

She can be found over at the Lacy Sunshine Stamp Shoppe as a individual digital stamp or hanging out with her friends on the Zoo Boos Coloring Set #1.  Pop over to the Shoppe and check out all of Heather Valentin's images. 

For this card I started with a black card base and using my Cricut, cut the pink cover from card stock using a free SVG by Birds Cards call Card Cover 3.  The pink and silver cord was a left over found in my stash that threaded nicely through the frame holes.  I added 4 small pieces of white card stock to each corner flower along with 4 black black beads. White beads were added to the rest of the flowers.  

Lil Flamingo Boo was cloloured with Copic markers (colours below) and the image edges were inked with graphite black ink.   The white dots on cheeks and sash were done with white Signo pen.

Check out the "WILD" Lacy Sunshine Facebook Challenge. 

Center Step Card Featuring Saniya Time Ethereal Enchantress

Hi everyone!   

Today I am showcasing one of Heather Valintin's digis from her Enchantress line.  She is called Sainya Time Ethereal Enchantress!  Isn't she fabulous!  Perfect for those "time" related cards and projects.  

All colouring was done with Copic markers with the exception of the Roman numbers and hands on the little clocks. I used a fine Sharpie black pen for them. The white lines on the hour glass were done with Uni-ball Signo white pen. 

Saniya Time Ethereal Enchantress needed something to sit on so I added the hour glass.  Why an hour glass? No reason other than it was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw her!

The hour glass is actually a wingding that I edited in Corel Draw.  In order to have Saniya sit on the hour glass I created a transparent background around the original digi in Photoshop, saved it as a png file then merged the two together and saved them as a grouped jpeg file.  

The paper is by Crate Paper from their Sweet Branch Collection called Blossom.  It has been in my stash forever.  The stick pin leaves are from one of Heathers Crafter's Candy Boxes as are the little crystal beads. The keys are from Michaels and all other embellishments are from my stash.

This center step card is a first for me.  I started with a 12" x 6" sheet of card stock.  See the template below.  Fold on the dotted lines, cut on the solid lines from 2" to 7".

Peacock Etheral Enchantress Card

The challenge this month was to follow a Mardi Gras theme.  How fun is that!  Feathers, bright colours, glitter .. what's not to like!  

I am showcasing Peacock Etheral Enchantress by artist Heather Valentin.  

Isn't she fabulous! 

Peacock Etheral Enchantress  

Peacock Enchantress is coloured with Copic markers (recipe card below) and lavishly embellished with glitter paper, feather, flowers, beads, stickles and even a couple of butterflies.  All embellishments and paper are from my stash.  

Using feathers on a card was a first for me.  I must admit to liking the soft look they create here.  The butterflies are sitting on a die cut Rococo Petites Acorn Swirl which I cut with the Sizzix BigKick.

Pop over to the Color N Craft Anything Goes Blog and check out all the DT Mardi Gras makes.  Better still, why not add your latest make for a chance to win this digi from Lacy Sunshine.

Thanks for stopping by.  Feel free to post a comment.  I would love hear from you.

Happy Holidays Christmas Card

Today I am sharing my card for the bi-weekly challenge over at the Lacey Sunshine Colour Your World, Anything Goes Challenge.  I was given the digi Snow Days Rory to use for creative inspiration but thought she looked a little lonely and needed a friend.  Merging Reggie Christmas Bells was the perfect answer.

Happy Holidays 

Snow Days Rory & Reggie Christmas Bells

Image was fussy cut and dimentional  dots were added behind heads

Snow-tex accents, glitter and embellishments from my stash complete the card

Snow Days Rory & Reggie Christmas Bells - Coloured with Copics

Rory's Lil Reindeer Friend Christmas Card

Hi all! Today I am sharing a card I made using Rory's Lil Reindeer Friend by artist Heather Valentin.  You can find more Rory digi's at the Lacy Sunshine, Color Your Wold, Crafter's Candy Shoppe.  I must admit I am a big Rory fan and do enjoy colouring her. 

Rory's Lil Reindeer Friend

On this card the embellishments were kept low and minimal so the card would be easier and less expensive to mail out.  All papers and embellishments are from my stash scraps.  Snow-tex and glitter was used for the snow accents.  The snowflakes were created with a Recollections 5/8in punch . 

Rory's Lil Reindeer Friend was coloured using Copic markers.  Colours used are on the recipe card below.

Nair Indian Maiden Easel Card

Here is my entry for the Team A November challenge.  I was given a digi called Nair Indian Maiden by artist Heather Valentin.  For this challenge we were asked to use Autumn colours.  I decided to make a shaped easel card and cut the card shape out with my Cricut.  Paper, burlap and embellishments are from my stash.  Using burlap is a first for me and I must admit I quite like the effect. 

You can find Nair Indian Maiden with her friends at  Lacy Sunshine Stamp - the Crafter's Candy Shoppe.

Nair Indian Maiden  Shaped Easel Card

Coloured with Copic markers

Easel Card Side View

Rory's Christmas Unicorn

My inspirational card today is showcasing a wonderful stamp called Rory's Christmas Unicorn.  I had so much fun colouring her up and creating the night snow globe.   

You can find Rory and all her Christmas friends at Lacy Sunshine Stamps. 

Rory's Christmas Unicorn

The coloured image was coloured with Copics and fussy cut to resemble a snow globe. 

Stars were added using acrylic paint. Snow-tex sprinkled with glitter make up the base. 
Lines in the blanket were done with a white pen, Red Spica pen and Olive Spica pen.  
All paper and embellishments are from my stash.