Bunny Tilda on Whimsical Log

I just got an awesome new background stamp called Whimsical Log from Make it Crafty. I just could not wait to use it. I thought it would be really cute with Bunny Tilda. This is what I came up with...

 

Stamp: Bunny Tilda, Whimsical Log

Paper: Basic Grey

Ink: Memento, Copics

Accessories: Flowers, Pearls, Branch Punch, Stickles, ribbon

I used Stickles on my moon to give it lots of sparkle.I should also mention that this is actually a masked Tilda that I stamped and masked before running the the cardstock through the printer for the digi image. It took some thinking but I think I have it figured out.

 

I am entering this in the Make it Colourful Challenge which is to use red. There is actually a lot of red in the card, but disguised and pink and shadowed. The flowers are colored with Copic Markers RV00, R83 and R85. I added some W1, W3 and W5 for shadows. Tilda is colored with Copic Markers RV00, RV02 and RV04. After I finished my background, I really wanted Tilda to have many more shadows (as it is a night scene) so I used W1, W3 and W5 to add lots of shadow. In the end, I kind of like the effect because it feels like Tilda is a chocolate bunny and I just LOVE chocolate!

 

I added some polka dot ribbon and flowers for the Basic Grey Challenge (Dots and Spots). 

I used the sketch from Simon Says Challenge for my card...

In addition, I will be entering this card in the following challenges...

Make It Colourful - Use Red

Basic Grey - Dots and Spots

Stamp Something - Anything Goes

Just Magnolia - My Favorite Things (Copics, Flowers, Pearls, this new digi image)

Pile It On - Anything Goes

Sugar Creek Hollow - Fabric

Happy Saturday!

Our challenge at Sugar Creek Hollow this week is to use Fabric on our project. I opted to use a gorgeous new digi from Sugar Creek Hollow to create this Vintage Valentine card...

Stamps: Valentine Post Card

Paper: DCWV

Ink: Ink Jet Printer, Copics

Accessories: Fabric, Lace, Spellbinders Frameabilities Scalloped Edge Frame, Flowers, Pearls Tattered Florals Tim Holtz Alterations Die, Branch punch   

I used fabric as a background "paper" and to make the flowers. I used mod podge to attach the fabric to paper to provide some stiffness so I could run it through the die cut machine.

Come play along with us. We would love to have you!

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great weekend!

Cute Card Thursday - #147 Monochromatic

Our challenge this week at Cute Card Thursday is to create a monochromatic card. Here is my monochromatic card...

Stamps: Noble Tilda, Grand Piano,

Paper: Paper from stash (not sure of company)

Ink: Memento, Copics

Accessories: Flowers, Pearls, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Copics Airbrush System, Stickles, Fiskars embossing punch, lace, branch punch

I colored the image with a combination of greys, C00 to C09. It is a good lesson in shadowing to work with greys. Rather than color, you can really focus on where the light and shadows fall. I then went back and added shades of purple to the dress, shoes and hair accessory.

I colored my flowers to match the image and paper with my Copics Airbrush System and added Stickles for some sparkle.

I used the sketch from Magnolia Down Under.

Our sposor this week is Simon Says Stamp. Join us in the challenge this week for your chance to win...

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sugar Creek Hollow

Happy Saturday!

Welcome back to a New Year of Sugar Creek Hollow Challenges. We have lots of fun challenges in the works, and it is shaping up to be a great year! 

This week's challenge is a sketch challenge. Here is the sketch...

...and here is my interpretation of the sketch (with a little poetic license)

Stamps: Behold, I Stand at the Door, Autumn Swirl Filigree

Paper: Rustic (DCWV)

Ink: Ink Jet Printer, Copics, Distress Ink,

Accessories: Flowers, leaves, charm

 I combined some images in Photoshop to create a scene with a cottage feel.

I added some flowers and a charm for a little extra pizazz. I love the regal elegance of these papers, and how gorgeous is this door?

Everyone is invited to enter a card using this sketch and you are not required to use an image from Sugar Creek Hollow but if you do you will get two entries into the random prize draw.  The winner of that draw will receive a digi of their choice from the Sugar Creek Hollow Shoppe and a badge to display on their blog.  Once we reach a minimum of 10 entries, the Design Team will select a Card of the Week and the creator of that card will receive a special badge to display on their blog.  Every month there will be a Guest Designer chosen from the Cards of the Week and that person will be invited to join the Design Team in a challenge.  There are lots of reasons to enter so we can't wait to see your fabulous creations.

Did you know? - - - The proceeds of sales from the Sugar Creek Hollow Shoppe go to provide food, clothing and shelter for those who are less fortunate.  If you don't have any images from the Shoppe yet, check it out and when you buy something to use on your creations you can say that you have helped out too.

So, won't you join us for this week's challenge?

Cute Card Thursday - #146 Out with the Old!

Happy Thursday!

The challenge this week at Cute Card Thursday is "Out with the Old." As I used to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I decided to break out some of my old favs. 

Stamps: Bronc Buster, Wanted (SU!)

Paper: Really Rust, Round Up Scrapbooking Kit

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Copics

Accessories: Bazzill Buttons, Rope, Spellbinders Labels 4

I had a tan button, but wanted more color, so I used my Copics to add color to the button. 

I used the sketch from the Midnight Madness Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today. Check back Saturday when Sugar Creek Hollow resumes their Saturday Challenges with new prizes and more opportunities to play along.

7 Kids Challenge - #12 Hot or Cold

Happy New Year! (are you sick of hearing it yet?)

Our Challenge today at 7 Kids College Fund Challenge is Hot or Cold - Choose Your Extreme! I chose cold and went for a rainy scene...

You can find the following items at 7 Kids College Fund

Stamps: Shabby Chic Fence, Tilda In Spring Rain

Ink:  Memento, Copics

Accessories: Copics Airbrush System, Flowers, Spellbinders Frameabilities Scalloped Edge Frame,  Nestabilities Peony

 

I colored my image with Copics, focusing on the light and shadows. The background was colored with my Copics Airbrush System and hand drew in some extra grass and weeds. 

I made a bouquet with 5 leaves and 4 flowers.

This will be a birthday card for a loved one with a January Birthday. 

I glued a charm onto my ribbon and attached another charm with a chain. 

I used the Spellbinders Frameabilities Scalloped Edge Frame to cut out the image, and then lifted the frame with dimensionals.

I used the sketch from Friday Sketchers...

I will also be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Blues Challenge

Just Magnolia - Anything Goes

Magnolia-licious Highlites Challenge - Recipe Challenge

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!

A Blog Award!

I received a blog award! 

I got this Award from a wonderful blogger and Sugar Creek Hollow DT member, Sharon. Sharon is an amazing artist and I am so honored that she chose to pass the award on to me. Thank you so much Sharon.

So I have to share 8 things about myself that you probably do not know, so here it goes...

1. I was born and raised in Southern California.

2. I accepted Jesus as my Lord and savior in 1981, a couple months after graduating from high school. 

3. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 21 years, and we have two teenagers, a boy and a girl.

4. I was a character in the Disneyland Christmas Parade 2 different years while I was in high school. 

5. When I was young, I wanted to be an actress. 

6. I studied music education in college (emphasis on vocal music). I stll love to sing.

7. I chose a career in medical transcription because I wanted to work from home so I could be home with my kids.

8. I love to color my images while we are camping.

So I have to pass this award on to 8 people:

Joseline

Pat

Leslie

Tori

Norma

Deb

Barb

Charlene

The rules for receiving this award are:

Thank and link back to the person who sent this to you. 

Share 8 things about yourself

Pass this award on to 8 bloggers

Contact those bloggers and tell them you sent them this award.

Cute Card Thursday - Thank You Card

Happy Thursday!

The challenge at Cute Card Thursday today is a Thank You Card. I decided to use the sketch from Just Magnolia (though I won't enter it in the challenge as I did not end up using a Magnolia stamp).

...and here is my card...

Stamps: A Little Somethin'

Ink: Copics

Paper: The Mariposa Collection (DCWV)

Accessories: Metallic rub-on, Spellbinders Classic Frames, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Copics Airbrush System, Flowers, Spellbinders Flying Beauties

I cut the butterfly, ran through again to emboss, and then left in the die while I airbrushed it with Copics.

I airbrushed the flowers to match the color in the paper.

Thanks a bunch for all your support over the past year! Have a great New Year!

My Top 10 from 2010!!!

As the new year approaches, I wanted to take a moment to look back at my top 10 for 2010. Here are my favorites for the year...

Thank you so much for your support and wonderful comments over the past year. May 2011 be the best year yet!