Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Ellie's Birthday Card Kit...

Happy Birthday To Me..
Yep I'm a Halloween baby.
That explains a lot doesn't it!


This cutie is by Saturated Canary and is called Ellie's Birthday.
SOLD OUT

Isn't she adorable!
The beautiful paper is from the New Echo Park - For The Record 2 - Tailored Collection.
LOVE IT!
Aren't the colors fun and bright.
I'll have to try out the Document Collection next.
I have colored her with Copic Markers.


I used some Smooch Glitz on the balloons.
It works great.

To celebrate my birthday and this birthday kit I made up just for today.
I made a tutorial.



Thanks for watching.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween.


Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Christmas Choir Boy...


Today's Christmas card kit features a Chrissy Armstrong image.
Christmas Choir Boy
SOLD OUT

We haven't used one of her images yet.
Totally cute!
I used the new Whimsy Stamps Ornaments Border Die.
I really like it.
Although I left all the little snowflakes in. 
You are going to have to poke them out yourselves.
I also cut it into two pieces and added some pop dots under some parts.


Love his singing friends
and 
how his robe turned out.
Next on the Christmas Card Kits list we will have Christmas Choir Girl.


Monday, October 29, 2012

Cocco With Present...


I'm moving right along with the Christmas card kits.
Don't you just love that Memory Box - Frostyville Border die?
I have used some Best Creations Red Glitter Paper also.
Adds a bit of sparkle with out making a mess.


I have colored Cocco with Copic Markers.
Didn't she turn out awesome!

Only 8 more Christmas images to go..
Hope you have a wonderful week!


Thursday, October 25, 2012

Just For Fun - Puppy Love 1


Today Just For Fun card features a stamp from Puppy Love by There She Goes Stamps. 
I haven't bought myself a set of stamps in over a year.
Sure I buy them all the time for the store and that's super fun.
But to just buy one for me... Gives me a thrill!
I know crazy...

I stamped out half a dozen and cut out all the parts for the card.
This will be my toss in treat for a few customers this week.
:O)




Dog: E43, E42, E41
Spots: W8, W6, W4, W2
Grass: G94, G82
Collar: R29, R24
Outline: C0

Thanks for stopping in.
Have a wonderful day!




Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Cozy Christmas Bear...


I got to use the new Memory Box Die: Frostyville Wreath.
Isn't pretty?
I have colored Cozy Christmas Bear with Copic Markers.
I don't usually do very well coloring animals, but he turned out awesome!
If I do say so myself..:O)
The paper is Simple Stories Homemade Holiday.


If you want a kit head over to the store and pick one up.
When it's gone it's gone.

Thanks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful day.



Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Dancing with Stars Tilda...


I'm still working on Christmas cards.
Isn't she adorable.
I have colored her with Copic Markers.
I dug around in my die draw and found that tree by Tim Holtz.
Thought it added a little something different.
Maybe add some snow on the edges?
The paper is Simple Stories Homemade Holiday.
I really love this paper.


I've added her to my pile of Christmas cards I'm planning on sending.
I'm sure someone will enjoy her.


Monday, October 22, 2012

What's in a Kit Video?...



I've had a couple people ask what comes in a kit?
So thought I would do a quick video showing a kit 
and what does and doesn't come in one..

Hope your having a great weekend!




Friday, October 19, 2012

Hair Color 4, 5 - ShinHan Markers...


ShinHan Markers Color Swatch

ShinHan Markers Color Swatch

I haven't share a ShinHan Marker color combo lately.
So how about a couple of new Hair Colors to add to your swatch book.
If you haven't started collecting markers yet or would like to add to your current collection.
ShinHan Markers are great!
I don't use them enough, but I should use them more!
They currently have 204 color.
I'm waiting for the new 36 to become available.

For today's combo's I have used:

Top: BR93, BR103, BR107, BR134

Bottom: WG5, WG3, WG1, BR95, BR97, BR107

The image is a digital from Saturated Canary called Janessa and can be found 

If you haven't started a swatch book yet now is the time.

Have a wonderful day!


Thursday, October 18, 2012

Just for Fun - Tilda with Cute Lamb


Since Copic Kits are the most popular.
That way you can switch coloring paper and go to town.
Didn't she turn out cute!



Shadow: YR31, YR30, Colorless Blender
Ground: W1, W0
Skin: E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: R20, R30
Hair: E57, E55, E53, E50
Dress: YG95, YG93, YG91
Flower: R89, R29, R27, R24
Sheep: C1, C0, Colorless Blender

Thanks for looking.
Have a fabulous day!




Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Hazel Card Kit...



So better late then never right?
I finally managed to make the Hazel video Trish asked for.
I was in a hurry when I shot it yesterday morning so I didn't read the directions before I started.
So I forgot a couple colors.
Like the Broom Handle is E31 & E30
and
the Broom was actually E31, Y21, Y11 & Y0000
and 
the Bats Ears, Belly & Nose had R00 to lighten them before I used the W2.
I put notes in when I edited.
Sorry about that I had to go to a job interview in the afternoon but wanted to get this done for you guys when the light was good.
The lesson in this is always read the DIRECTIONS first..

So on to the video..



Thanks for watching!
Have a great day..


Tuesday, October 16, 2012

December Monthly Kits - Tilda with a Cute Lamb & Christmas Tilda with Cat


It's time to start working on those Christmas cards if you haven't already.
December's Monthly Kits feature Magnolia Stamps 
and
Simple Stories Homemade Holiday Paper Collection.

I have used the same Spellbinder's Circle for both kits so you can mix and match them.
The paper is double sided so you can turn it around.
There are lots of possibilities for making these your own or making them all the same. 

Lets start with the December Water Coloring Card Kit.


The beautiful snowflakes are a new Whimsy Stamps die Layered Snowflakes 
I love it!


Isn't she beautiful!
I have also colored her up with Copic Markers for those of you who like to switch paper.
I'll share that later this week as out Just For Fun card.

Next we have the December Copic Coloring Card Kit.


I'm a dog lover myself, but think that cat is totally adorable.


Both kits come with a package of pearls that you can add to your cards.
I have also added some Liquid Pearls randomly around both girls 
and 
some Stickles Star Dust to the lace on there dresses.

I have a few of these packaged and ready to go.
When those are gone I'll have to reorder.
Head over to the store and grab your's before they go to Pre-Order.

I'll be working on the video's for both of these this week and get the links mailed out to purchasers.

I've managed to color up three more Christmas images this week.
Now to make them into card kits and get them in the store.
Then to start on the rest.
I'll be doing up all the Christmas images first so we can all get those out of the way.
Then I'll get back to the Sweet November Card Series.
I haven't forgotten.

Thanks for stopping by.



Thursday, October 11, 2012

Color Combo's - Red...


More red color combo's this week.

First up we have
R02
R01
R00

Nice light orange red.


Next we have
R08
R05
R02

Nice medium orange red.

If your coloring along with me you can grab this cute Krista Smith image HERE.
Krista had it as a freebie for Breast Cancer Awareness.
I erased the logo before printing so I wouldn't have to worry about coloring over it.

Have you started your own swatch book?
Do you have a favorite color combo you'd like to share?

Thanks for dropping by.
Have a fabulous day!


Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Just for Fun - Witchy Wryn


How about an adorable Halloween card for our Just for Fun card this week.
This cutie is called Witchy Wryn she's a digi and can be found over at Tiddly Inks
The sentiment is a freebie they are offering on their blog HERE
The paper is Fancy Pants Oct.31
Add some purple rhinestones and ta da your done.



Skin: E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: R20, R30
Hair/Shoes: C9, C7, C5
Outfit: V17, V15, V12
Cat: C9, C7, C5, C3
Frog: YG03
Broom: Y21
Brrom Stick/Soles of Shoes: E44
Ground: W1
Outline: C0

Thanks for stopping by today!
Have a wonderful day.


Friday, October 5, 2012

Gift Sets...



How about a couple more Gift Card Set.

Just in time for Halloween.
This is Witchy Wryn
Isn't she adorable.
With the gift set you get 4 cards.
The cards measure 4.25 x 5.5 and come with envelopes.

I also did a set with this weeks Yummy Cupcakes Just for Fun card too.
These also measure 4.25 x 5.5 and come with envelopes.
You get 4 cards, 2 of each pictured.


My daughter took my point and shoot camera with her to her sisters house and hasn't returned with it yet.
So I had to take the picture with my husbands big SLR camera.
What a pain in the fanny.
I'll take better pictures when she returns tomorrow with my camera.
** Yeah point and shoot is back.. I updated the photo's.

Thanks for stopping in.
Have a wonderful weekend!


Thursday, October 4, 2012

Color Combo's - Red...


Time for a couple more color combo's.

First up we have
R29
R27
R24

this one is more in the orange range.


Next we have
R39
R37
R35

This one is more pinkish.

Both of these I use ALL the time.

If your coloring along with me you can grab this cute Krista Smith image HERE.
Krista had it as a freebie for Breast Cancer Awareness.
I erased the logo before printing so I wouldn't have to worry about coloring over it.

I hope your keeping your own swatch book. 
It does making picking a lot easier.

Thanks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful day!


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Just for Fun - Yummy Cupcakes


How about another card using another of the November Monthly Kits.

For this card I have used:
a 4.25 x 11 Kraft Card Base
Simple Stories Harvest Lane Paper:
For the sentiment I used CC Designs Mixed Sentiment Set. 
( I can't remember which kit this previously came with)
I stamped the sentiment with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
The image is cut out with the Spellbinders Large Octagon Die

The hardest part was lining up the image inside the die to cut it out.
Quick, Fast and Simple.

This one took a little longer to color so I'm still debating make a couple gift sets.
But I'm sure I'll break down and do a couple up.


I colored her with Copic Markers:

Skin: E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: R20, R30
Hair: E19, E17, E15, E13
Dress: YG97, YG95, YG93
Apron: YR24, YR23, YR21
Shoes: E42, E41, E40
Batter: E31, E30
Spoon & Cupcake Wrapper: E44, E42
Egg: E51, E50
Frosting:  YR30
Cherry: R29
Spatula: E42, E50
Bowl: R08, R05, R02
Sack: W0, W00 then over the whole thing with R00
Table & Stool: E47, E44, E43
Table Cloth: BG75, BG72, BG70
Outline: C0, C00, Colorless Blender

Thanks for stopping in and the wonderful comments!
Have a great day..



Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Sweet November Card Series 2 - Tilly


Meet Tilly 
The second card in the Sweet November Card Series I'm working on.
I have colored her with Copic Markers
and used the pretty Echo Park Sweet Day Collection.


Doesn't she look wonderful!
I used some Tattered Angels Glimmer Spray to make the paper for the butterflies.
They really sparkle.
Head over to the store and pick your self up a kit and color along.
HERE


Thanks for watching.
Have a Great Day!