Buddy's Birthday Heart Collage!

Hello!

I've been wanted to try this for a while now and finally jumped out of my box and gave it a go! I challenged myself to only use the "Cool Grey" Copics from my collection. I thought this image called "Buddy's Birthday Heart Collage" from High Hopes Stamps was a great image to try this technique out on.

I'm really happy how it turned out! The only thing is I wish I would have looked at the papers that I have on hand first. I would have chosen a different "grey scale" to use as the Cool Grey Copics didn't really match with any black and white papers I have on hand. But I went with it as I had put so much time into colouring this image. It still looks cool right?! After colouring my image, I cut it out using my Brother Cut N Scan and cut out matching layers. The sentiment is also from High Hopes and is called "It's Your Day".

I popped the image up with some foam squares to add dimension.

Copics Used:

C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4

C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10

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Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

Have A Mice Day!

Hello  Friends!

Just popping in to share this fun and bright card using the "Flowers and Smiles" stamp set from Your Next Stamp. I've used this set before and you can see more of my cards using the stamp set HERE. I love this cute mouse chasing a butterfly! It just screams Spring to me.

The images I used are separate stamps and I stamped them to create a scene. Next I coloured the images with my Copic Markers. I created some "masks" for the images using masking paper. Then I added the clouds in the background using the Hefty Doodle "Cloudy Skies" stencil and some Salty Ocean Distress Oxide Ink. I turned the bottom of the clouds into some hills by colouring them in with Copics. A piece of paper from the Sunny Studios Preppy Prints and a nice big bow finish off my card.

The sentiment on the inside is also from the "Flowers and Smiles" stamp set.

Copics Used:

Mouse: E31, E35, E57, E79, R22

Butterfly & Flowers: BV11, BV13, BV17/ Y32, Y35, Y38/ YG25, G46, G28

Grass & Hills: G40, G82, G94, G99

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have "A Mice Day"!

Happy Stamping!

Ranunculus Flowers!

Hello!

Today I am sharing a couple cards I made using the Simon Says Stamp "Sketch Ranunculus" Stamp and Die set. I'm working my way through the stamps I haven't used yet, slowly but surely LOL.

I am quite obsessed with embossing and watercoloring using my Tombow Markers. I just find it so relaxing colouring in the images and the water-colour effect it produces.

 I stamped my images onto water-colour paper and then using embossing ink and white embossing powder I melted the powder. Next I took my Tombow markers and scribbled them onto my Tim Holtz Glass Mat. Then using my water brush I picked u p the colour and started colouring in the images. After the images had time to dry, I then used the matching dies and cut out the images. The tiny sentiments are from the SSS "Sentiment Strips Fresh Bloom". I love these tiny strips as you get a ton of different already stamped sayings and all you do is cut them out.

I used the Darice Ornate Frame embossing folder to create a background for these flowers.

On this card I cut a 4.5x3.25" piece of paper and then used my Cuttlebug Polka Dot Embossing Folder.

Here you can see the different dimensions on these cards I created using different sizes of foam squares.

Tombow Markers Used:

623, 126, 055, 772, 725

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Posey's For Ewe!

A Very Happy Hello!

Today's card is fun and cheery to hopefully brighten your day! I love this cutie called "Posey's For Ewe" from High Hopes Stamps! It's perfect for a Spring or Easter card!

I am using papers from the Doodlebug "Bunnyville" 6x6 collection. I decided to use the papers to create a little scene to put my zig zag oval die cut on. I popped the grass and a few clouds up with foam squares for added dimension. The stamped sentiment is also from High Hopes and is called "Springtime Joy".

Copics Used:

Lamb: C00, C0, C1, C5, C6, C8, C9

Flowers: RV04, RV06, RB09/ Y35, Y38

Grass & Leaves: YG23, YG17

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope I've brightened your day with this card. It's been trying times for everyone and we need a little smile once and awhile!

Happy Stamping!

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Need Coffee!

Hi!

Who doesn't love coffee!!!! It's the first thing I drink when I get up in the morning! I mean don't even talk to me until after I have those first few sips. This cutie is from Pink and Main and is the "Need Coffee" stamp set. I think it has now been retired since I couldn't find a link to it for you. I guess that's what happens when you hoard your stamps and don't use them right away LOL. 

I stamped my image and then coloured it in using my Copic Sketch Markers. Using the coordinating Need Coffee die set, I cut out the image and a few extra coffee cups.I decided to use papers from the Echo Park "Coffee" 6x6 collection. I used the Craftin' Desert Diva's Inside Scallop Squares die to cut out the coffee cup paper and the frame. I popped the frame up with foam tape and then inset the paper. Some Stickles bling up my card today!

On the decorated inside I used the sentiment that came with the Need Coffee stamp set.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair: N3, N6, N8

Housecoat: BG93, BG96, BG99

Slippers & Rollers: R21, R22, R24

Nightie: BG11, BG13, BG34

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

Happy Mail!

Happy Friday All!

Isn't this Gal just the sweetest? She's coming with some happy mail just for you! This is the adorable "Tiny Townie Lacey Letter" from Stamping Bella!

"Lacey Letter" comes either on its own or with the matching die set which I have. I stamped and coloured my image and then using the matching die, cut around Lacey. I used a Spellbinder Labels 6 die to cut out some patterned paper from the Echo Park Have Faith 6x6 collection. Using my Xacto Knife and the Label 6 die, I cut around the outer edge to create the pink background. Some Stickles and enamel dots finish off my card.

On the decorated inside I used the "Happy Mail" sentiment that comes with the "Lacey Letter" stamp

Copics Used:

Skin: E000, E01, E11, E13, R20

Hair: E08, E18, YR14, Yr18

Dress, hair band & shoes: R89, RV17, RV19

BG72, BG75

C00, C1

Hope you have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Sunday Best!

Happy Tuesday!

Now isn't this little guy just so handsome!!!This is the "Sunday's Best" stamp from at High Hopes Stamps. I love how he looks so proud all dressed up but his shirt tail is hanging out! Typical little boy look don't you think?! It's cute how he is trying to hide the bouquet behind his back!

I decided to use papers from the Kaiserkraft "Breathe" collection. After stamping and colouring my image with Copic markers, I cut it out using a Gina Marie Arched Stitched Die. The sentiment is also from High Hopes and is called "Colored With Love". Some enamel dots and Stickles to the flower centers finish off my card today.

Copics Used:

Skin: E000, E01, E11, R20

Hair & Boots: E31, E35, E47, E49, E57

Outfit: BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78/ N4, N6, N7, N9

Flowers: R30, R32, G94, G96

Ground & Outline: W1, BG0000, BG000

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

Waving Hello!

HELLO!

I made this card to send to my dear friend. With all the "social distancing" and self isolation we haven't been able to get together. Since we don't live near each other anymore, we try to stay connected by meeting once a month for lunch and a gab fest! Talking on the phone just isn't the same as actually seeing your bestie! This adorable image and sentiments are from the Your Next Stamp "Waving Hello" stamp set. 

I stamped my image and added the sentiments to the paper before cutting it out. Copic Markers were my choice of colouring medium today. I love the fun and bright papers that are from the Doodlebug "Fairy Tales" 6x6 collection. Some yellow twine and Doodlebug Heart dots finish off my card.

I thought the sentiments were perfect for the times we are in right now with the Covid-19 Virus.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair: Y00, Y21, YR12

Dress: BV13, BV17, RV06, RV09

Dogs: C0, C1, C2, C3, C4/ E34, E35, E37/ N4, N5, N6, N8

Cat: E93, E95, E97, E99

Chick: Y35, Y38

Ground & Outline: W0, W1, B000

Thanks for stopping by! Stay safe and healthy!

Happy Stamping!

Hedgehugs!

I'm popping in today to share a set of adorable cards I made using the Your Next Stamp set called "HedgeHugs". I love the Spring feel to these cards! Winter is always too long as far as I am concerned!

I'm using paper today from the Echo Park Spring Fling 6x6 collection. It's an older collection but still just as pretty and springy! Anything plaid or gingham always catches my eye. I stamped and coloured my images and then using Craftin' Desert Divas Stitched In Circle die set cut out the images. Some fun gems from Little Things finish off my design.

On this card I stamped the "Thank You" into the middle of the flower circle. Then I coloured the Hedgehogs and fussy cut them out. Next I popped them up with foam squares for some added dimension to my card.

On this card I stamped a hedgehog into the middle and popped up the sentiment.

CopicsUsed:

Hedgehogs: E30, E31, E35, E37, E59, R20

RV23, RV25, YR68, C1, R22, R24

YG17, YG23, YG25, G29, 

Y17, Y23, Y35, Y38

BG10, BG11, BG53, BG57

Happy Stamping!

It's Spring!

Hello!!

Spring is finally here and it couldn't come soon enough for me. I love the longer days and the sun that has been showing its face lately! It's so nice looking at the window at the plants and trees that are beginning to turn green and sprout! My card today features the adorable "Bunny By Birdhouse" from High Hopes Stamps!

I started my card by stamping the image onto some Copic Friendly paper with my Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Then I coloured the image in with my Copic Markers. Next I cut the image out with a Fishtail die and added a blue cardstock layer behind it. I decided to use a piece of blue gingham paper from the MFT Gingham Galore 6x6 collection. I added a die cut blue piece that I embossed using the Tailored Expressions "Flower Power" embossing folder. The sentiment called "Spring Has Sprung" also from High Hopes Stamps goes perfectly with this adorable image! Some ribbon, a bow and button finish off my card.

Copics Used:

Vine: YG23, YG17, G46, G28/ RV04, RV06, RV09

Bunny: C00, C1, R01, R02, RV09

Birdhouse: B23, B24, C1, C0/ E15, E17, E18

Bushes: G21, G94, G99

Outline: B0000, B00

Here's something else to brighten your day!!!

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Happy Stamping!

TP Dudley!

Hello Friends!

Today is all about sending some cheer to our Neighbours! The subdivision we live in is very social! It's an "Adult Lifestyle" Community and I know everyone is struggling with the social distancing. I have to thank Whimsy Stamps for the free digital stamp called "TP Dudley" and a big thanks to the Designer, Dustin Pike for creating this perfect image!

I printed off a page of TP Dudley and set about colouring each one a different colour. Next I dug through my 6x6 papers and found patterned papers to match. I used the CDD "Fancy Frames Dies to create my cards. I made the sentiment "Good Friends Are Hard To Find" on my computer and the inside shows as follows....

LOL right?!!

Papers are from the 6x6 collections:

Doodlebug : Sunkissed, I Love Travel & Dragon Tails

Echo Park: Little Man & For The Record 2

Sunny Studios: Preppy Prints

I also added Clear Glitter Pen to the Dragon's bellies.

I had some mini "googley eyes" I've been wanting to use and they fit TP Dudley perfectly!

If you want to see what Copic combo's I used hopefully you can tell from the picture LOL!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are well and keeping busy during this different and difficult time in our World!

Happy Stamping!

With Sympathy!

Hello!

Not only was I short on Get Well cards but Sympathy cards as well. I always hate when I run out as it means I've had to send some out and it's not a fun occasion. I'm really trying to use stamps that I've ordered, never used and hoarded (lol). This set is from Simon Says Stamp and is called "Delicate Flowers". 

I decided to watercolor these beauties for something different than my usual Copic colouring. I stamped the image onto watercolor paper with Wow Opaque Brilliant White Super Fine Embossing Powder and melted the powder with my heat gun. Then using Tombow markers I added a bit of colour to the image. Taking a fine tipped water brush I pulled the colour out making it look watercolored. I backed the water colour panel with some matching polka dot papers from Echo Park. A few gems finish things off. 

On this card I actually fussy cut the flowers and popped them up amongst the foliage.

On this card I stamped the flowers and then masked them off. Next I added the leaves around the flower images.

On the inside I used a sympathy sentiment from my stash and a bit of the dotted papers.

Tobow markers used:

249, 126, 847

985, 606, N5

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!