Big Bear's Gift - D2D Challenge - January 21, 2011

I made a 5" Big Bear card for the Delightful Inspirations weekly progressive challenge.  The digi stamp came from Designed2Delight digital stamps.  When I started out I had 2 printed off the same size and once I colored them with my Copic Markers and Copic Glitter Pens, this is the one that won.  The picture doesn't do it justice.   I was really happy with the texture of browns for the coloring of the bear, it just looks so real.  Like that bear you had as a kid, that you slept with and dragged around by the ear.   

I wanted to make a different card this week, so the bear is actually the card.  I mounted it on card stock and cut out around him.  When I went to take the picture he wouldn't stand, so he was temporarily mounted to some black paper to help bring out the colors.  I just realized I have been referring to the bear as a "he" when in fact it could be a "she" because I put pink soled boots on "it".  I guess I'll leave that question to be answered by who ever reads this.

I finally decided to make it a birthday card, but I think I'll do it again only with other colors for different holidays such as Christmas.  The "Happy Birthday" raised sticker came from K&Company - Birthday Sticker Medley.  I think we got it at JoAnn's.  Gotta love that place! 

Have a great week and stop in to see what is posted next week.  Guess I need to see what other challenges I can put my cards on.  I stopped by my daughter's blog Crafty Scrappy Momma and she has a laundry list of challenges she posts to.  

Love Ya Cupcake - D2D Challenge - January 14, 2011

So, how do you make a cupcake digi from

Delightful Inspirations progressive challenge

 come alive on paper... 

Color the cupcake paper liner with really pretty blue Copic markers, frost it with Copic Glitter markers, outline with Lilac Copic marker.  Embellish with i-rock Crystals put on with the i-rock Heat Setting Tool.  Color the candies with bright colors and add a little more Copic Glitter to highlight the lettering.

Find some flowers in your stock and put Stickle Yellow and Brown in the center from Hobby Lobby.  Layer the front of the card with Neenah Paper purchased from Scrappers Boutique that has been brushed with Worn Lipstick Distress Ink, layer that with Stephanie Hunt Valentine paper item #163 "Love is in the Air".  Distress the edges of the card with Chalk Box Chestnut Brown ink and ripple the edge of the card with Cutterpede Ripple blade.

Finish the front with a ribbon of Hearts from Michaels.

On the inside I took the candies and enlarged them and placed on the left side to continue spreading the "love".

Valentine Ewe's - D2D Challenge - January 7, 2011

Wow it's been over a month since I posted a card.  Did not make it back from my trip in time to post last week.  

The colors didn't show up to good in the photo for the sheep - took the pic with my iPhone, so I will adjust the picture after I get it posted and reinsert it.  Thanks again to Designed 2 Delight for the digi stamp. 

I wanted the sheep in a night setting so I picked a semi dark blue background and put them on a knoll.  I used Copic Glitter pens to fleck the sky with stars.

I colored the sheep with Copic markers.  The hearts are colored with Copic Glitter pens I picked up while on vacation.  The lettering was from stock on the wall in my craft room.  The blue paper was purchased from Scrappers Boutique in North Richland Hills, Tx.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Hope this finds those reading well and ready for another new year.

Well, it has been just about a month since I posted anything.  December was a very busy month for me.  We had family in from California and Hawaii for an early Christmas so when all was said and done, we celebrated Christmas 3 times.  It was good to see the kids and grandkids from California and Hawaii.  Our whole family got together on the 19th and when all was said and done we are now 40+ strong.  WOW!

When my daughter and grandson drove in with me and my son and daughter-in-law flew in making it just before they closed the Cleveland Airport on Dec 26th due to the storm on the east coast arrived it was 23 degrees and 2+ feet of snow in Northeast Ohio.  Today, it is 50 degrees and the snow is melting.  But by Sunday the snow will be back with the cold weather.  I remember why I live in Texas.  The sun has only been out 1 day since we arrived.  I have found myself stepping out the door to catch a few rays when it peeks out from behind the clouds.

I am working the newest D2D stamp while here.  I hope I can get it done to post before leaving Monday to start the trip back to Texas with a layover in south Ohio to visit more family.

Cheryl

Poinsettias - D2D Challenge - December 4, 2010

Once again Designed 2 Delight has given us another wonderful digi to use.  Thanks Faith and design team.  

I really liked the way my blush colored poinsettia came out.  I put the silver ribbon in the corner to add some depth to the card.  The centers of the poinsettia's are highlighted with Crystal Stickles (just love 'em) and the center of the red rhinestone has a dab of Red Stickles as well.

Supplies used were:

Card stock for card - private stash

Silver Ribbon - Celebrate It - Holiday Ribbon Boutique - Michael's

Coloring done with Copic Markers

Wording - Fine nub Copic Marker

Red Rhinestones - Michael's

Stickles - Hobby Lobby

I used 3M Quick dry glue to attach the ribbon and rhinestones - Joann's Fabric Store

Cocoa and Candy Cane - D2D Challenge - Nov 25, 2010

Thank you once again Designed 2 Delight for the digi stamp.  This one really starts the holiday season.

I had a mug shaped like this one and had many mugs of cocoa and hot tea in it until it developed a crack inside.  It amazes me how you can never quite find a cup that truly replaces one that you become attached to.  After I colored the stamp with my Copic markers, my daughter Gennifer made the card for me because I was trying to get cookie dough made and in the freezer.  I added the gingerbread people and wording at the top.  

I think I'll make the stamp again only incorporate a plate of cookies next to it.  Maybe to set out on Christmas Eve for "Santa" to enjoy.

Materials Used:

Card Stock and papers from personal stock

Gingerbread People from Hobby Lobby Holiday Collections

Lettering - Tiny Type stickers and Nenah White Card Stock from  Scrapper's Boutique in North Richland Hills, Tx

Kaela's Angel - D2D Challenge - November 11, 2010

I really like the digi stamp from Designed 2 Delight this week.  I had a couple of ideas of what I wanted to do, but it has been a crazy week, so time was short so I made the card simple.  I incorporated glitter into the halo, wings, collar, cuffs and wording.  I colored the digi stamp with copic markers.

I am submitting this in the Designed 2 Delight Challenge and the Double Delight with D2D Challenge

Materials used:
Green card stock - DCW Indian Summer Stack from JoAnn's
Blue corners - DCW Holiday Stack from JoAnn's
Stickles - Crystal and Star Dust from JoAnn's
Glitter Rub-on Letters - 231 Legacy Gold from Hobby Lobby
Copic Markers - from JoAnn's