Happy Easter!

 

Hi there,

 

I thought I'd try another watercolor card for  Virginia's View Challenge.  I picked up a watercolor set and got to work.  And, here is my card...

 

 

 

I used a Tim Holtz stencil for the background.  I colored the chick image with copics.  I punched out some birds and leaves.  Gems were added.  The sentiment is from Verve and the ribbon is from Flourishes.  My little Easter scene pretty much took away the focus of the watercolor.  My brain went a little vintage, I guess...lol.  So, I'm not sure it all ties in well together or not.  But, there you have it...my watercolor Easter card. 

 

Thanks for dropping by!  Have a great day, hugs!

 

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  MFT, American Crafts

Stamp:  Verve

Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black

Stencil:  Tim Holtz

Emboss Folder:  Cuttlebug

Sequins:  Paper Sweeties:  Robin Egg



Flower Punch:  SU
Leaf Punch:  EK
Bird Punch:  Martha Stewart
Gems:  Paper Studio
Flower:  Martha Stewart
Ribbon:  Flourishes
Pearl Cotton:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Copics:  Y21,Y35, RV02, RV04, B05, G14,G21,YR04
Misc.:  Watercolor paint

Happy Birthday!

 

 

Hi there, friends!

 

How's your weekend?  I had a fabulous weekend away filled with learning and lots of coloring with my copic markers!  I met two sweet ladies who sat beside me during both days...Michelle and Helen.  Lori Craig taught the class.  She was amazing and so patient!  I colored a santa at one point, but didn't want her to see it.  I said, "Sorry, I failed...lol"!  She said, "You'll get it...keep practicing."  By the next day, it just seemed to come all together, and I was quite pleased with some of my colored images.  I will post some photos soon.  I think I improved with my coloring skills.  And, I know I'll need lots more coloring to practice...great fun!

 

But, first I want to share with you a quick card I made for my sis-in-law's birthday.  I recently purchased the Bigger Blooms stamp set from PTI.  I love how it makes a wonderful background with the various flowers.  So, I was looking at my card and thought...hmmm...does it need some glitter?  Well, uh-huh...I couldn't leave well enough alone, so I added glitter to the center of the flowers.

 



So, what do you think?  Do you prefer the first or second card?  I believe I prefer the first card.  Oh well, I'm just going to have to hide my glitter...lol!  Ok, that's all for now.  I thank you so much for always leaving such sweet comments and supporting me and my blog!  Take care, hugs!

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI
Stamps:  PTI:  Bigger Blooms
Ink:  SU:  Black, Rose Red, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight
Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Stickles:  Ranger

Hoppy Easter!

Hi there!

Have you tried the popular watercoloring technique yet?  Well, Virginia started a new fun challenge over at Virginia's View Challenge!  And, the theme this week is watercoloring.  I've seen so many awesome cards out there in blog land featuring this technique, so I thought I'd give it a try!

Here is my card...

 

I started out with PTI card stock.  It does very well handling the ink and water.  I will try to use water color paper and water color paints next time.  But, in the meantime, my neglected distress inks were calling my name.  I sprayed my card stock with water and swiped the colors from my craft sheet.  I sprayed it with water again.  I hurried up the drying process with my heat gun.  I've seen this technique done by Jennifer McGuire.  The stamp set and sequins I used are from Paper Sweeties...Jelly Bean Time and Grape (sequins).  And, the distress inks I used are from Tim Holtz...dusty concord, worn lipstick, and broken china.

It was fun trying this new technique.  I'll be sure to try it again!  Thanks so much for dropping by!  Hope you have a great weekend, hugs!

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, SU, Recollections
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Jelly Bean Time(Boutique)
Sequins:  Paper Sweeties:  Grape
Ink:  Tim Holtz:  Dusty Concord, Worn Lipstick, Broken China
Ink:  SU:  Elegant Eggplant, Rose Red, Tempting Turquoise
Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Paper Sweetie's March Inspiration Challenge #17-'Polka Dot Love'

 

Hi Friends!

It's time for another Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge!  Look at all those soft pretty colors in the photo.  Before you know it, it'll be time for Easter!

You have until the end of March to enter the challenge.  And, you can enter as many times as you wish.  Your inspiration can come from the photo and/or any of the colors.  The winner will receive a gift certificate for $20 and be invited to be guest designer for the following month.  So, friends, I cannot wait to see what you create for the challenge!

Here is what I came up with for the challenge for some inspiration...

I started with a white card base and layered with blue for the sky.  I colored Jake and Abigail with copics and used coordinating dies.  The clouds are from the stamp set Happy Fall Ya'll.  I added glitter and popped them up for dimension.  Jake's outfit and the little bunny are from the stamp set Hippity Hoppity.  Abigail's dress, basket, and sentiment is from the stamp set Jelly Bean Time.  And, the grass was made using Sweet Cuts-Thanks Snow Much.  More glitter was added to the bunny and Easter eggs.  Easter is later this year.  I'm so hoping that we have great weather on that day.  I'm so ready for some warm weather!

Please hop along for my fellow design team members have some wonderful creations!  Have fun!

Amber Kroening

Andrea Ewen
Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Jeanne Jachna

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr

Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

  March Guest Designer: Diane Hover

Thanks so much for visiting today!  It's appreciated!

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, Simple Stories, Echo Park
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Abigail and coordinating die(Sweet Cuts-Abigail)
                                           Jake and coordinating die(Sweet Cuts-Jake)
                                           Happy Fall Ya'll-clouds
                                           Hippity Hoppity-Jake's outfit and bunny
                                           Jelly Bean Time-Abigail's dress, basket, and sentiment
Ink:  SU(Black)
GEms:  Paper Studio
Dies:  Sweet Cuts-Thanks Snow Much
Stickles:  Ranger
Candy Dots:  SU
Silver Thread:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Copics:  E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, E37, E39, R20, RV02, TG95, G21, B45, Y11, YR04