World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

Hi my crafty peeps, I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far and trying to find time to get crafty. It's time for another challenge over at World Wide Open Challenge Design Team blog. Why not hop on over and enjoy the fun?

Here is my latest bit of inspiration...

The image evokes feelings of mystery and magic. I knew she had to be colored with dramatic, vibrant colors.
The image is in greyscale, and I colored her with my Copic markers.

Click on the picture below to go directly to the stamp I used.

Finally, why not join Julia's Facebook Group for more fun and great coloring ideas...

This is a wonderful group of talented ladies, so be sure and drop by! Happy Crafting!!

Chocolate Baroque - Guest Design Team Member - Project #1

Good morning my crafty peeps, I've been fortunate enough to be asked to be a Guest Design Team member for the month of November at Chocolate Baroque. Below is my first project....

I used the stamp set A Tomte Christmas. First, I inked up the large gnome image with Versafine and stamped it onto ivory paper, this will act as your base.
What you will be doing for the gnome is paper piecing.
Next pick a few different patterns of print paper, stamping the gnome one time onto each piece. You will need to stamp him once onto the white paper for his beard. I picked enough pattern paper to cut out the following pieces; one for his hat, one for the trim of his hat & coat, white for his beard, one for his shoes (or could do these in white and color them in) and one for his sweater.
Next, I cut out the various pieces and layered them onto the ivory base that was first stamped and glued the pieces down using the PVA glue.

Now you will cut out the entire gnome to add to your card front.

For the front of the card, I cut out a base mat measuring 4” x 5 ¼” (10.16cm x 13.36cm). This is the gold piece.
Then I used matching scraps of the gnome and added 3 curved strips at the top, middle and bottom. I then stamped a saying from the set, and matted it with more brown scraps, finally adding little snowflake embellishments. Finally I cut the ivory cardstock for my card base, measuring 5 ½” x 8 ½” (13.97cm x 21.59cm). I folded it in half, then attached my card front. I hope I’ve inspired you to try using your scrap stash with these amazing stamps!

Be sure and drop by the Chocolate Baroque DT Blog for even more interesting and innovative ideas on how to use Chocolate Baroque's amazing stamp sets.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to check out my card.
Happy crafting!

Hi my crafty peeps, I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far and trying to find time to get crafty. It's time for another challenge over at World Wide Open Challenge Design Team blog. Why not hop on over and enjoy the fun?

Here is my latest bit of inspiration...

I just love this image. Being an animal lover, this one really spoke to me!
The flowers were fussy cut from another piece of paper and glitter was added to the flowers, her ribbon and bow.

Click on the picture below to go directly to the stamp I used.

Finally, why not join Julia's Facebook Group for more fun and great coloring ideas...

This is a wonderful group of talented ladies, so be sure and drop by! Happy Crafting!!

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

Hi my crafty peeps, I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far and trying to find time to get crafty. It's time for another challenge over at World Wide Open Challenge Design Team blog. Why not hop on over and enjoy the fun?

Here is my latest bit of inspiration...

I loved her smile and facial expressions, so I thought I'd color her hair a bit edgey!
The flowers are fussy cut from the paper and simply pop dotted up with foam tape.
Click on the picture below to go directly to the stamp I used.

Finally, why not join Julia's Facebook Group for more fun and great coloring ideas...

This is a wonderful group of talented ladies, so be sure and drop by! Happy Crafting!!

World Wide Open DT Challenge

Hi my crafty peeps, I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far and trying to find time to get crafty. It's time for another challenge over at World Wide Open Challenge Design Team blog. Why not hop on over and enjoy the fun?

Here is my latest bit of inspiration...

With kids going back to school, and some just starting their scholastic adventure, I thought this little lady would inspire.
She's colored in with Copic markers and paper flowers were used for embellishments.

Click on the picture below to go directly to the stamp I used.

Finally, why not join Julia's Facebook Group for more fun and great coloring ideas...

This is a wonderful group of talented ladies, so be sure and drop by! Happy Crafting!!

Moving Along with The Times Challenge

Hi to all my crafty peeps,
Time for another fun challenge at Moving Along with the Times. Splish, Splash, so anything to do with water, pools, beaches etc.
Below is my project...

This little lady certainly looks like she's enjoying the waves

The sand is done using Texture Gel Paste, usually found in your local craft store's art department, then having a bit of beige, acrylic paint added to it.

The shells are simply die cut from teal, mirror paper to add a bit of pizazz the to the card.
Thank you for dropping by the check out my project.

Don't forget to swing by and enter the challenge and check out the amazing projects from all the DT members.
Happy crafting!

World Wide Open DT Challenge

Hi my crafty peeps, I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far and trying to find time to get crafty. It's time for another challenge over at World Wide Open Challenge Design Team blog. Why not hop on over and enjoy the fun?

Here is my latest bit of inspiration...

This little guy looks like he's ready for fun and adventure.

Click on the picture below to go directly to the stamp I used.

Finally, why not join Julia's Facebook Group for more fun and great coloring ideas...

This is a wonderful group of talented ladies, so be sure and drop by! Happy Crafting!!