Candy Canes

Merry Christmas!

Well, another year has gone by. I figure I should post at least one card this year. I have been busy making Christmas cards. Here is one I am particularly happy with...

This card uses Candy Canes from Saturated Canary. I stamped with Staz-On and watercolored with distress ink. I love the softness of distress ink watercoloring.

Check back in when you get a chance. Who knows, I may post another card this holiday season. 

 

Saturated Canary - Let It Snow

Howdy!

 

Today, I have another Christmas card to share.

 

 

This card uses a gorgeous new Saturated Canary image. The image was included in the Digital Crafting Essentials Magazine. The magazine comes with two CDs with various digital elements. The background papers were part of the digital package too. I just printed them out on cardstock. They work beatifully. 

 I used my Copics chart to pick the colors that most closely matched my papers. I dotted the background with C1, C3 and C5, B91, B0000 and V01. I used a Stampin' Up! background stamp to stamp the snowflakes around my images in pearly ink and added Liquid Pearls.

I added one small flower spray with some purple berries.

 

 I used the Snowflake Doohickey times 2 with a blue rhinestone.

 

 I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Saturated Canary Challenge - Distress

Simon Says Challenge - Sketch (which can be seen here)

 

 

 

 

Saturated Canary Sketch

Howdy!

 

After an extended and much needed break from the blog/craft world, I have finally found my way back to my craft room. I am so glad you have found me here. 

 

For my first project in quite a while, I have a card for the Saturated Canary Sketch Challenge. 

 

 This adorable image is called The King from Saturated Canary. I colored the image with Copics.

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The star was cut from chipboard. I added glue and gold Mica Fragments and the blank areas filled in with gold glitter. 

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Here is the sketch I followed for the challenge...

 

Saturated Canary Challenge 

 

I will also be entering this in Papertake Weekly

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! It is great to be back in the craft room!

Steampunk - Saturated Canary

Hi there!

I had some time today to craft without an agenda. No holidays, no birthdays, no challenges. You know what I mean...

I started coloring with my Copics. One of the images lead to more inspiration, and I created a decoration for my desk at work. 

The image is from Saturated Canary. She is so cool and classy. One thing I love about Saturated Canary images is the detail she adds to the dresses. I love all the layers. 

The paper is from the Mariposa Stack from DCWV. I layered Black Magic Coordinations and Gold Cardstock. I then sewed the three layers together and back it with a piece of chipboard.  I took some of my Chippies from Make it Crafty, added gold paint, and used them in the corners. I love how they bring elegance to any project.

I was going for a sepia feel when coloring the image. I used a variety of E's. It was completely out of the norm for me, and I really like the result. I need to find my way out of my box more often. 

  

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 Rather than making a card, I made this a picture with an easel backing that can stand up at my desk. I am looking forward to more "No Reason" creating.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. 

 

Thank You - Saturated Canary

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope the new year is bringing great things your way. I have had a chance to get back in my craft room after the busy holidays, and I have a new card to share with you today.

  

This little cutie is Thank You from Saturated Canary.  I colored her with Copics. The paper is from the Mariposa Stack from DCWV. The butterfly and leaves are Chippies from Make It Crafty. I chose Prima Flowers, departing briefly from my usual roses.  I added some ribbon, lace and pearls, and voila!

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I am entering this card in the following challenges: 

CLP Challenges

  

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Something New (Thank You image)

  Saturated Canary Challenge - Song Inspired (Thank You For Being A Friend)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Trimming the Tree

Happy Holidays!

Have you seen the great Saturated Canary Stamps available at 7 Kids College Fund? 

For this Christmas card, I used Trimming the Tree by Saturated Canary.

I decided to use Prismacolor Pencils to color. To give you an idea of how I think, let me explain why. I planned to use Distress Inks to watercolor, but used Staz-On on X-Press It paper. Unfortunately, X-Press It paper is not good for watercoloring, and Staz-On is not good for Copics. Rather than change over to Memento ink and waste paper, I thought "what can I use?" Ah Ha...Pencils. I blended the pencils out with mineral spirits. It was a nice change of pace. I need to remember those pencils.

The large rose was created using Tim Holtz Tattered Pine Cone die.

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The paper I used has a lot of glitter, so I opted to add glitter to my image to keep the theme. I used Stickles for her top and bow. 

I hope your holiday season is fabulous!

Navaeh Christmas Card - Bling

Happy Wednesday!

 

It is time for another 7 Kids College Fund Challenge. Our challenge this week is BLING!

 

  Navaeh - Saturated Canary

Memento 

Copics 

Gems

 

Navaeh is a great, versatile gal. You probably noticed I used this stamp yesterday for my sister's birthday card, and today the same image is used on a Christmas card. I love versatile stamps.

 

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 I am entering this card in the following challenge:

Saturated Canary Challenge - Shaped Cards

 

 

 

 

Navaeh Birthday Wishes

Today, I am sharing the card I made for my sweet sister's birthday. She loves purple, so I had to add some purple in there. 

  Navaeh - Saturated Canary

Memento 

Copics

 Tattered Florals - Tim Holtz Die

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I made the flowers using the Tattered Florals Die, handmade paper, and a water spray bottle...then crumple, crumple, crumple.

Thanks for stopping by today!

7 Kids College Fund - Thankful Wendy

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for another 7 Kids College Fund Challenge. Our challenge this week is Thankful!

Wendy - Saturated Canary

Memento 

Copics

Flowers

Liquid Pearls

 

I am hooked on these adorable Saturated Canary images, available at 7 Kids College Fund!

They are really fun to color. I love the details and gorgeous eyes.I colored Wendy with Copics, using R20, R22, R24 and R27 for the dress and bow, and YG13 and YG17 for the puppy's bow and her eyes.

I used the sketch from Sketch Saturday and will be entering this card in their challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by today!