What's Brewing?

I have quite the backlog of posts just waiting for me to get around to showing you, and so today I am going to get started with this little beauty.  

 

This gorgeous image is from Saturated Canary and is entitled "Morning".  I have colored her with my Copic sketch markers and then matted and mounted her on a card front featuring paper from My Mind's Eye and a flourish die from Memory Box.

 

One of a Kind

How is your summer going?  Here in southern Alberta we have been HOT, HOT, HOT, although they are predicating a couple of nice cool days ahead with the possibility of rain - I think we are all keeping our fingers crossed for the much needed moisture.

 

Today's card for One Crazy Stamper's Anything Goes challenge is another gorgeous Saturated Canary image from Little Darlings stamps.  This beauty is Ratatouile that I have stamped on Copic Xpress It cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and then colored with Copic sketch markers.  The dp is from my stash, and the beautiful oval die and sentiment shape die are from Spellbinders.

 

Card Recipe

Skin - E00, E01, E11

Lips - RV32, RV34

Eyes - E35, E39

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55

Dress/Shoes - RV63, RV66, RV69

Jades - BG53, BG45, BG49

Cup, Spoon, Apron, Underskirt - E30, E31, E33

Mouse - E40, E41, E43  Nose - E49

Droplet - B0000, B01

 

Summertime Bliss

In honor of the first official day of summer, my card today features an adorable image from Saturated Canary digital images.

 

This sweet image is entitled Soda Pop and I have printed her out on Copic Xpress It cardstock, then colored her with Copic sketch markers and added Judikins Diamond Glaze to her glasses.  The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.

 

Skin - E00, E01, E11

Eyes - G94, G99

Pinks - RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04 - after blending go over all the pinks with R81 and add R83 in the deep shadows

Cup - B0000, B00, B02

Straw Stripes - R29

Hair - E50, E51, E53, E55, E57

Grad 2015

It's time to celebrate the awe inspiring event in every child's life known as graduation.  Whether it's from kindergarten, high school or a higher level of education it is a wonderful time for all.



 

Sorry about the photos, but these were a special order and I needed to get them in the mail, so I just had time to grab a quick pic before shipping them out.  Both of these cards feature this years version of graduates from Saturated Canary, plus sentiments from my stash.

Trouble Starter

The last Thursday of the month is here already, so that means it's time to showcase another card for One Crazy Stamper.  I have gone back to one of my favorite color combos - all E Copic colors were used in the creation of this card.

 

This is Suspenders from Saturated Canary available here. 

Card Recipe

Pants - E40, E42, E43, E44

Skin - E01, E11, E21, E00

Suspenders/Bow Tie - E04, E08, E09

Shirt, Middle of Shoes, Eyes - E71, E74, E79

Hair - E30, E33, E35

Ground - E44

 

There is still a couple of days left to enter the challenge at One Crazy Stamper to win a fabulous prize so for more details check it out here.

Lucky

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

 

What better way to celebrate this special day then to create this card featuring a gorgeous Saturated Canary image "Muriel", and a great sentiment that suits the image.

 

The image was colored with Copics and then matched with beautiful paper from my stash.

 

Card Recipe

Hair - E08, E19, E18, YR23, E37, E49

Skin - E00, E11, E21, E28

Lips - RV32, RV34

Eyes - YG17, YG67

Blues - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Greens - YG21, YG23, YG25, YG17

Boots - E30, E31, E33, E35

 

Love Being Yourself

I am continuing the love theme this weekend with this gorgeous image from Saturated Canary called Princess Reading Beauty.

 

The image was colored with Copic markers, cut with a Spellbinders die and then matted on dp from Prima's Fairy Flora collection.  A little bit of clear Stickles and some pearls made with a Viva Décor Pearl pen add some sparkle, and the sentiment is from a My Favorite Things set celebrating quotes from Audrey Hepburn.

 

Card Recipe

Hair - E000, E33, E40, E42, E43

Dress - G40, G43, G82, G94

Skin - E000, E00, E01, E11

'Pinks - R21, R22, R14

Gold - Y33, Y21, Y26

Beast Book - E40, E42, E43

Ground - C1

Mommy and Me

Here's the second Mother's Day card that I finished on the weekend.  This card features an adorable Saturated Canary image that I colored with Copics, and then mounted on dp from My Mind's Eye Notable collection.  Makes me dream of warmer weather and flowers, something we are sadly lacking here in Alberta this spring.

Wishing everyone a very sunny day in your part of the world!!

Off to Great Places

Time to post another card that I actually completed last year, but never got around to actually showing here on my blog.  This image is a wonderful digital available from Saturated Canary.

 

The image was stamped on watercolor paper with Versafine Onyx Black ink, then painted with Distress inks.  After the coloring was completed, I used the Wonky Squares spellbinders dies to cut both the image and the patterned paper that are on the front of the card.  The tassel was made with embroidery thread to add a touch of dimension to the card.  Dp is from Moxie.

The Secret Gardener

Tomorrow is moving day for me - so I am scheduling this post a whole month in advance.  I am hoping that when this card goes live, spring will have finally arrived here in Alberta, and that the spring flowers are in full bloom.  The theme for this months challenge at One Crazy Stamper is Flowers, and this card fits the bill perfectly.

 

This gorgeous young lady is Gardener Gayle from Saturated Canary, which I have colored with Copics.  The image was then cut with one of the newest Spellbinders dies called Opulent Ovals, then the edges and background were inked with the Antique Linen Distress Ink Pad.  The card front has layers of designer paper from Graphic 45's Secret Garden collection, and various Prima flowers.  The centers of the lily of the valley flowers all received a bead of Frosted Lace Stickles.
 



Today is Your Day!!

I have a wonderful group of ladies that love to color cards using the painting with Distress Inks technique, and at a recent class they were all talking about the fact that each and every one of them has a child graduating from high school this year.  After they had left for the evening I thought that I should just maybe get busy designing a card for either a girl or boy graduate, and within a few days the group leader called to request a class with grad cards!!!  So here's one of the cards that I designed using the Grad Girl 2012 image from Saturated Canary.

 

After painting the image I fussy cut her out, which meant that the tassel had to go, so what better way to replace it, then to make an actual tassel.  She is popped up on the card front in front of a Cheery Lynn die, and designer paper from Moxie, and Karen Foster Designs.  The pearls were made with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen, and the sentiment is from The Places You'll Go set from Taylored Expressions.

I'll show you the grad boy card in a few days!!

Saturated Canary Challenge Blog - #41 Anything Goes

Hearts and Hugs

There is only two more days to go before Valentine's Day arrives, and I just couldn't resist coloring up this adorable Free Hugs image from Saturated Canary, and making it work as a card for the big day!!!  So here's my card for One Crazy Stamper's challenge of Love.

 

 

After stamping the image on Copic Xpress It cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I colored her with Copics.  The image was cut with a Spellbinders die and then attached to the card front, which was also cut with a Spellbinder Grand die.  Several heart shaped punchs are used to frame the image, and to compliment the inside of the card.  The dp on the inside of the card is from Bo Bunny's Love Letters collection, and the sentiment is an oldie from my stash.  A small piece of velcro tape   holds the card closed.

 

 



This months challenge at One Crazy Stamper is Love, and we would love to see your fabulous creations!  

Are you ready?

That's right - for all of you procrastinators out there, you only have nine days left until Valentine's Day is here.  For today's Terrific Tuesday post at One Crazy Stamper I colored up the Valentines Petals image from Saturated Canary. but I didn't want to use the traditional colors of a valentine card.



 

Whenever I start to color an image, I always start by choosing my papers, so for this little cutie I choose First Editions Hideaway collection with these bright citrus colors.  After the paper is picked, I can then match the Copics for a perfect combination.  The sentiment, one of three that are included with the image, was stamped and mounted on a Spellbinder die frame, and the pearls were made with the Viva Decor Salmon Pearl pen.

 

Card Recipe

 Skin - E00, E01, E11

Hair - E39, E59, E49

Eyes - E39, E59

Tongue - RV34

Skirt, Top of Boots - E93, E95, E97

Bottom of Boots - E95, E97, E99

Top, Pants, Baubles in Hair - YG00, YG01,YG03

Undershirt, Striped Socks, Dots on Shirt - Y11, Y13, Y15

Rose Leaves - YG06, YG09

Ground - E00

Daddy's Sweetheart

Just a quick post to show you another image from Saturated Canary, that I recently had the chance to color and use on a card front.

 

This adorable little sweetie is Daddy's Girl from artist Krista Smith, and is available to purchase here at One Crazy Stamper.  I have colored her with Copics, cut and matted her with a Spellbinders die, then mounted her on dp from First Edition Paper Summer Breeze collection.  The heart border is a Martha Stewart punch, and the ribbon is from my stash.  Here's the sentiment on the inside....

 

 

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The Squirrel and the Fox -#35 Anything Goes



Chilly Winter Weather

Just a quick post today to show you all one of the newest beauties from Saturated Canary available through One Crazy Stamper!!!

This is Cocoa colored with Copic markers on Copic Xpress It cardstock. The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps Snowflake Mini Letter Seals, swirls are cut from the Rivera Corner Memory Box die, pearls were made with the Turquoise Viva Decor Pearl pen, and the embossing was completed with a Spellbinders M-Bossabilities Card Embossing Folder.

You still have a few days left to enter a card into this month's challenge theme at One Crazy Stamper, of either Sue's sketch, or a holiday themed card, to win an awesome prize.

Saturated Canary Challenge Blog - Rebekah's Photo Inspiration

A Merry Christmas from Loves Rubberstamps

It's only a week until the big day arrives, and today Loves Rubberstamps is celebrating with a new challenge of Merry Christmas.  I have had this sweet image from Saturated Canary for only a couple of weeks now, and knew that this would be the perfect image to use for this challenge.

 

 

This is "Candy Canes" colored with Copics, then cut with the smallest die from Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals One set.  The dp is from Authentique's Festive collection, with all the edges torn and then inked with Hint of Pesto Versa Magic ink.  The burlap trim is from my stash, flourish die is Cherry Lynn, flowers are white lily's from Wild Orchid crafts, and the sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps.  Small pearls are added as extra shimmer with the use of a Viva Decor red pearl pen.

 

Check out the rest of the design team and guest designers wonderful projects for this week's "Merry Christmas" challenge theme, and leave them all some love at Loves Rubberstamps challenge blog, and then check out the wonderful product that they carry at the online store here.

 

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Emerald Faeries - #38 Christmas

Elke Kaart een Feestje - #146 Anything Goes

Ribbon Carousel - RCC75 - Holiday Spirit

Through the Craftroom Door - #49 Anything Goes

 



...and the stockings were hung....

 

Another adorable Saturated Canary image to show today, and a new stamp for me - this is "Stockings", which I have colored with Copics, then cut and matted with Spellbinders Label's Twenty Five.  The dp is from Carta Bella's Winter Fun collection, Snowflake Corner and Frosty Border are both from Memory Box, and the sentiment is from Flourishes.  Stickles were randomly added to the finished card front to add some glimmer, and the edges of the card were inked with Gathered Twigs distress ink.

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Charisma Cardz - #49 Christmas Makes
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - #50 Christmas
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Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Something New
7 Kids College Challenge - #61 Holiday Inspired

Wonderful News!!!

I have some wonderful news to share today - I've been asked to be a guest designer for the awesome Loves Rubberstamps challenge blog for the month of December!!!  Starting this coming Tuesday, December 4, myself and four other creative ladies will be joining the design team for the weekly challenges! 

 

 

My card today features one of the soon to be released Saturated Canary images - Winters Day - that can be purchased at the Loves Rubberstamps store.  I have colored the image with Copics then mounted on papers from Bo Bunny's Powder Mountain collection.  Silver glitter on Sookwang tape, ribbon from my stash and an adorable scarf charm finish off the card.

Check back on Tuesday for the first of my cards for the Loves Rubberstamps challenges.



You Deserve a Break Today

 

 

I finally get to show you all the card that I had published - WOOHOO!!!!  It was one of my goals this year to get a card in a magazine, and this sweet card was chosen to be in Designed to Color's August/September issue.

 

The image is Saturated Canary's "Multitasking Mama" colored with Copics, and the card layout was the sketch that was provided by Designed to Color.

 

Designed to Color just announced the submission call for their April/May issue, you can check it out here!

Honor

 

In Honor of those that have served and protected!