2 Months Till Christmas Hop!

Hello and Happy Friday!  Since today is the 25th of the month that means that it is only 2 months until Christmas and time for another Fun hop with our fabulously talented Christmas Design Team ladies!

This month our theme to follow is a photo inspiration which I will share with you after I show you my two Christmas cards I have made for you.  I am the first stop on our fun little hop so lets get started!  I will have a full hop list at the end of my post for you to follow =)

For my first card I not only have an adorable image to show you that I am very proud of how the colouring turned out, as well as a technique that you may not have tried yet and is easy to incorporate into your card making and scrapbooking - Glitter Ritz!

On this card all the red accents you see (the scalloped circle and the outline of the sentiment) were all done using Glitter Ritz to help make the card sparkle!

Here is a look at the inside of the card...

Supplies Used: 

* Image: Whimsy Wee Stamps, Berry 

* Copic Xpress It Cardstock 

* Copic Sketch Markers 

* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Cottage Ivy

* Glossy Accents 

* Fairy Dust Sugar Shimmer Glitter 

* Glitter Ritz - Fire Red 

* Quickie Glue Pen 

* Score Tape 6x6 Sheets 

* 3D Pop Dots 

* Lippy Red Gems 

* Memory Box Cling Stamps, Merry Christmas Flourish  

* Spellbinders:  Classic Scalloped Circles Lg & Standard Circles Lg

* White Sparkle Paper: DCWV Christmas Glitter Mattstack

* Outside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, Sparkling Season

* Green Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack

(All links listed below are products available to purchase at One Crazy Stamper!!)

 

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used: 
* Skin:  E11,E00, E000 
* Hair:  E37, YR24, Y26, Y21, E50 
* Greens:  G28, G24, G21, G20 
* Kitty:  E37, E35, E34, E31, E30,R21, R20 
* Red:  R89, R39, R37, R35 
* Whites:  C3, C1, C00 + Fairy Dust Sugar Shimmer Glitter 

Here is an angled view to see the glittered areas a little better and to see the Glitter Ritz effect on the scalloped boarder....

Here is my 2nd card I created to show to you....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

 Supplies Used:
* Image:  My Favorite Things, You Shine

* Copic Xpress It Cardstock 

* Copic Sketch Markers 

* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Rhubarb Stalk

* Fairy Dust Sugar Shimmer Glitter 

* Quickie Glue Pen 

* 3D Pop Dots 

* Clear Gems

* Paper:  Wild Rose Studio 6x6 Annabelle's Christmas

* Cardstock: Stampin Up Cherry Cobbler

* Outside Sentiment:  PrintWorks, Deck the Halls

* Inside Sentiment: House Mouse Designs Christmas Clear Stamp Set

* Spellbinder: Petite Scalloped Ovals Lg

 

Here is a close up of the image to show you the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000
* Hair:  E29, E27, E23, E50
* Hairband:  R39, R35, Y19,Y15, Y13
* Sweater, Pants & Shoes:  R89, R59, R37, R35
* Sweater Cuffs and Band:  G46, G43
* Earrings:  R37
* Light bulbs:  C3, C1, C00 + Fairy Dust Sugar Shimmer Glitter

Here is a close up of the light bulbs to show you the Fairy Dust Sugar Shimmer Glitter....

Can you guess the inspiration for these cards, well wonder not, here is the photo I based my cards off of where I pulled the reds, greens and whites from as well as the lights (glitter)....

Here is the full hop order for this month in case you get lost along the way....
Shari~ You are Here!

Heather

Mary

Sara

Sally

Sandy

 

So with only 2 months till Christmas, I hope I have I inspired you to get started on your Christmas cards too?  Enjoy the hop and see you again next month!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting & MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hugs;

Cheers to 65 Years!

Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY!!  Today I have a special Birthday card to show you that I made for a Friend of mine who is my 2nd Mom who turned 65 years young this year....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card..... 

Supplies Used:

* Image: Your Next Stamp, Girls Night Out 

* Copic Xpress It Cardstock 

* Copic Sketch Markers 

* Glossy Accents 

* Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen 

* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Rhubarb Stalk 

* Quickie Glue Pen 

* Squishy Scissors (LOVE these Scissors) 

* 3D Pop Dots 

* We R Memory Keepers Envelope Board (for corner round on image) 

* Spellbinder:  Lattice Rectangles

* Paper:  Echo Park 6x6, Times & Seasons

* Cardstock:  Stampin Up Lucky Limeade & Michaels Navy

* Outside Sentiment:  Michaels $1.50 bin

* Inside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, Lets Toast & Banner Day Alpha

* Gelly Roll Silver Star Pen

* Green Ink: Close to My Heart, Sweet Leaf

* Martini Glass on inside:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps, Wine Me Dine Me!

(All Links listed above can be purchased at One Crazy Stamper!)

 

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours used....



Copic Colours Used: 
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000 
* Jeans:  B99, B97, B95 
* Blouse:  R56, R85, R83, R81 
* Boots:  E47, E44, E43 
* Purse with Handle:  R56, R83, R81 + Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen 
* Bows:  R56, R83 + Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen 
* Hair:  1.) E49, E59, E25, E50,  2.) E23, YR23, Y21, YR20 
* Dress: Paper Pieced + Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen 
* Shoes, Clutch & Bracelets: Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen + Glossy Accents 
* Bar & Ground:  W7, W5, W3, W1, W00, E29, E27, E25, E23 
* Stool: E29,E27, E25, E23 + Gelly Roll Silver Star Pen + Glossy Accents
* Drinks:  R83, R81, RV10, YG17, YG01, B95, B91, BG000 + Glossy Accents

Thanks for visiting today, I hope you enjoyed my card =)  I would love to hear your thoughts!  See you again soon!

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

 

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all the wonderful Canadians out there!!!  This weekend my husband and our two fur babies are heading to my parents house for a Yummy Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday.  Whenever we head to my parents for a Holiday evening I always bring my Mom a bottle of wine and a Thank you card and this is what I will be bringing her this weekend....

Well there is a little story as to WHY I have made my Mom this adorable Red Squirrel card.  A family of Red Squirrels have decided to make a home inside my parents attic.   My Dad has been successful in getting 2 of the 4 babies out and has them safely in a cage trying to get the mommy Squirrel to coax the other two babies and herself out so that he can seal up the hole he has made for their escape.  My Mom has taken a liking to the two little babies that they have "saved" from the attic and I keep telling her that they can not be pets, but we will just have to wait and see what happens LOL.  Hopefully soon the mommy Squirrel will take the hint and move her new family out of their attic and make a safe home for the upcoming cold weather very soon.  So needless to say, that is why I coloured this adorable image to show you a Red Squirrel LOL.

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used: 
* Image: High Hopes, Little Nutty Buddy 
* Copic Xpress It Card Stock 
* Copic Sketch Markers 
* 3D Pop Dots 
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Morocco, Rich Cocoa & Rhubarb Stalk
* Sentiments and leaves on inside:  Inkadinkadoo
* Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Apple Cider
* Cardstock:  Stampin Up & Joann's
* Oak Leaf Brad:  Michael's Recollections
* Acorn, Maple Leaves and Oak Branch:  Dress It Up Buttons from Michael's
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics:  Dainty Doily Duo, Fishtail Flag Stax & Fishtail Flag Layer Stax
(All links listed above are products available for purchase at One Crazy Stamper!)

Here is a close up of this super cute image to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used: 
* Squirrel:  E18, E19, E17, E15 
* Nose:  W9, W7 
* Acorns:  E49, E47, E44, E43, E42 
* Ground:  G46, G43, G43, G40

I hope that you enjoyed today card and I wish you all a very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Weekend!  I also hope that I may have inspired you to create a project of your own to enter into this months challenge over at One Crazy Stamper! =)

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting & Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hugs;

 

Have a FRIGHTFULLY Fun Birthday!

Hello and Happy FRIDAY!  Today I have a fun card to show you using a Halloween stamp for a Birthday card!  This card was so fun to create and colour, check it out....

 Aren't these little bats so darn adorable??!!  I set this scene for a night look in the pumpkin patch and I just love how it turned out!  How can anyone be afraid of these adorable Vampire bats?

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used: 
* Image: Whimsy Wee Stamps, Batty Boo 
* Copic Xpress It Card Stock 
* Copic Sketch Markers 
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black, London Fog & Bamboo Leaves 
* 3D Pop Dots 
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics:  Woodgrain Fence
* Fiskers Grass Boarder Punch
* Cardstock:  Joann's, Stampin Up & Michaels
* Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Apple Cider
* Outside Sentiment:  Kraftin Kimmie Stamps, Halloween Lulu & Birthday Lulu
* Moon/Sun Stamp:  Stacy Stamps
* Platinum Planet Memento Dew Drop Ink
* Inside Sentiment:  Starstamps
(All Links listed above can be purchased at One Crazy Stamper!)

Here is a side view to see the 3D effect. As you can see I only "popped" the top portion of the image and attached the bottom of the image flush with the grass....

 

Here is a close up of the adorable image to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours used: 
* Pumpkin: YR18, YR16, YR14, YR12, YR01, YR000 
* Greenery & Ground:  YG67, E44, YG63, YG61 
* Pumpkin Eyes and Nose:  YR23, YR21, YR21, Y15 
* Bat Bodies:  W9, W7, W5, W3 
* Bat Ears:  W3, W1, R11 
* Cape (Wings):  N8, N6, N4, N2 
* Bowtie & Shirt:  R89, R39, R37, R35, N2, N0

I sure hope you enjoyed today's post as much as I enjoyed making it to show to you.  If you would like to see more on this card, please visit my blog here =)

I hope that my card may have inspired you to enter into this month's challenge over at One Crazy Stamper for our Thanksgiving/Fall Theme.  Have a fantastic Friday and I will see you again next week. 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

 

OCS October Challenge - Thanksgiving / Autumn

Hello and Happy 1st of October!  Since it is the first day of the month that means there is a new challenge starting over at One Crazy Stamper and the challenge this month is: Thanksgiving / Autumn!

I have made an Autumn Birthday card to show to you today in hopes to inspire you to join in this month for your chance to win a fabulous prize!

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

 Supplies Used: 
* Image:  Whimsy Wee Stamps - Autumn Happiness
* Outside Sentiment:  Whimsy Raindrop Echo Designs Stamps - Celebration Pennants
*Inside Sentiment:  Your Next Stamp - Whatnot Sentiments One
* Copic Xpress It Paper
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Morocco
* Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad - Apple Cider



* Cardstock:  Stampin Up -Peach Parfait & Lucky Limeade
* Glossy Accents
* Ribbon:  Brown Sheer 1/2" from local $ Store

Here is a close up of this cute little baby dragon to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used:

* Dragon:  E89, E87, E84, E53, E51, E50

* Eyes:  E29, E25 + Glossy Accents

* Tongue:  R22, R21 + Glossy Accents

* Greenery:  G46, E44, G43, E42, G40

* Leaves & Berries:  R29, R24, R22, YR27, YR24, YR23, YR21, YR20,YR18, YR16, YR14, YR12, E44, E43, E42 + Glossy Accents on the Berries

 

I hope that you enjoyed today's Autumn Birthday card and that I may have inspired you to create a project to enter in to this months Challenge at One Crazy Stamper =)

 

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Big Hugs;