Your Next Stamp Holiday Preview Party Hop

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Welcome to the YNS Holiday Preview Party Hop!  I was so excited when Nicole asked me to play along with their amazing DT for this hop - thank you Nicole and Karen!  There are 8 new digital images by the talented Penny & Laurence of Omnia Designs!

 

Would you like to earn an EXCLUSIVE FREE YNS digi stamp!?

 

The party begins on Nicole's blog where you will pick up your first letter to build a phrase, which will enable you to get an EXCLUSIVE FREE digi from YNS.  There will also be 10 randomly selected winners from the comments that will each WIN ONE FREE DIGI of their choice.  Please HOP to Nicole's blog for more details! 

 

 

I used Whispering Merry Christmas on my first card.  Isn't this bunny and his little birdie friend just the cutest?  I fell in love with this image as soon as I saw it and knew I just had to have it!  

For my second card I used Tobi's Christmas Cuddle ... another adorable image that I just had to have!  Both stamps are colored with copics and colored pencils and then I've just added some bows, snowflakes, and pearls. 

 

If you have been hopping along and building your phrase ... the next letter you will need is:

Winners will be posted at our online FACEBOOK release party, December 1st @ 7:00 pm EST on the Your Next Stamp Facebook fan page.  Winners will also be posted on the YNS Blog.

 

We would love to have you join us at our Facebook release party.  To RSVP, simply click this link:  FACEBOOK EVENT

Karen has a fabulous holiday promotion running and you can take advantage of this offer on digital stamps as well as YNS cling and clear stamps, dies, and embellishments.  This code is valid on all YNS products and is good from now until after the new digital stamp release goes live on Sunday, December 1st @ 8:00 pm EST through December 4th, 2013.

 

Thank you so much for joining our YNS Preview Party Hop!  Your next stop on the hop is Ruza #10 and you can click on her link below:

Hugs, Anita

Card 1
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp - Whispering Merry Christmas; My Favorite Things - Merry & Bright (sentiment)
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Vintage Christmas; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Memory Box Vintage Bird Cage Die, seam binding, cheesecloth, pearls, CC Designs Cutter Snowflake die, Impression Obsession snowflake die, MFT hemp cording

Card 2
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp - Tobi's Christmas Cuddle; My Favorite Things - Merry & Bright (sentiment)
Paper:  K & Co - Christmas Cheer; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, Liquid Applique, MS border punch, seam binding, MFT hemp cording, jingle bell, pearls, Impression Obsession snowflake die, CC Designs Cutter snowflake die

Farm Fresh Friday Challenge

Happy Friday everyone!  If you celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, did you eat way too much?  I know I did but everything was so yummy it was hard to say no :)  Anyway, I hope you had a wonderful day enjoying family, friends, and good food!  Today starts a new Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  It was our lovely Joni's turn to choose a theme and she chose a color challenge.  She wants to see baby blue, silver, and white.

I used this sweet Oliver from the OA - Valentine stamp set.  Isn't he a cutie?  Of course he's colored with copics and colored pencils.  I know I have silver dp somewhere in my stash but could I find it ... of course not!  So out came the silver brads.  Geez, I still have tons of brads and seldom think of using them anymore.  My card looked very "blah" so I added a strip of pretty washi tape to give it a pop of color.  Since I have collected quite a few rolls of washi, it was nice to finally use some of it lol!  OK, be sure to head over to the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing today and to find all the details to play along in the challenge.
 
Thank you so much for stopping by.  Stay warm!
 
Hugs, Anita
 
I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafter's Cafe Challenge 59  -  Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Anything Goes
The Male Room Challenge  -  Little Boys & Babies


Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - OA Valentine and My Heart (the sentiment)
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d' Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, doily, washi tape, brads

Special Delivery

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Happy Thursday everyone and Happy Thanksgiving to those of you that celebrate this holiday!  Although it's Thanksgiving, I'm actually sharing a Christmas card today.

I have another Sylvia Zet image today - I love her adorable and whimsical images :)  This cutie is Christmas Bunny and of course I've used my copics and colored pencils to color it.  I used Liquid Applique on his tail and then added lots of Glamour Dust and pearl dots for some sparkle.  The sentiment tag is from the Christmas Labels Clear Stamps by Wild Rose Studio.  I added a poinsettia cut with my Spellbinders Poinsettia die, a sheer bow, and some pearls.  

Supplies from 7 Kids College Fund Store:

Christmas Bunny by Sylvia Zet (Whimsy Stamps)

Christmas Labels Clear Stamp by Wild Rose Studio

Solar White Smooth Classic Crest 80 lb Neenah Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

ProArt Paper Blending Stumps

Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen

Poinsettia Creations Shapeabilities by Spellbinders

Labels One Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

White Liquid Applique from Marvy Uchida

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita  

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafting By Design Challenge  -  Christmas/Winter
Crafty Calendar Challenge  -  All Things Christmas
Fab n Funky Challenge 195  -  Cute Critters
Inky Impressions Challenge 136  -  Presents and Gifts
Party Time Tuesday 148  -  Anything Goes
Ribbon Carousel Challenge 87  -  Holidays & Celebrations
Simon Says Stamp Challenge  -  Anything Goes

Being Together

Good morning to all of you and Happy Thanksgiving to those of you that celebrate this holiday :) 

Today I have a Sugar Nellie card to share.  I have colored one of our newest fairies from the Return to Winter Wonderland collection ... Time Together.  Isn't she a cutie?  Love her sweet face and little outfit!  Of course I colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I added lots of Glamour Dust and pearl dots for plenty of sparkle.  I wanted to be able to mail this card so I didn't add much in the way of embellishments, just a bow and a few gems.  The sentiment is from the Crafty Impressions' Warm Winter Wishes clear set.  You can find all these stamps at Funky Kits.    

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
613 Avenue Create Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Craft Dee Bowz November Challenge  -  Anything Goes
Sparkle N Sprinkle November Challenge  -  Anything Goes w/Glitter, Embossing Powder/Flocking
Swet Stamps Challenge 145  -  For The Holidays

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Time Together; Crafty Impressions - Warm Winter Wishes
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Merry; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, ribbon, gems, Viva Pearl Pen  

CC Designs November Review

Hello friends!  For those of you in the States, are you ready for the big turkey day?  What about the big sales on Friday?  Well, I do plan to eat way too much on Thanksgiving but I won't be fighting the crazy crowds on Black Friday.  Been there ... done that ... way too much craziness for me lol!

Today over on the CC Designs Blog we are previewing the fabulous stamps from the November release.  I decided to ink up these Sweet Penguins and the Swiss Pixie Snowy Wall.  I colored these cuties with copics and pencils of course.  I added some Glossy Accents to their beaks and feet and Glamour Dust to their candy and the snow.  The sentiment is from the new Christmas Sentiments II stamp set by AmyR Stamps.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  I know you'll find lots of inspiration over there!

Thank you for stopping by.  Stay warm!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  CC Designs - Sweet Penguins, Snowy Wall, Christmas Sentiments II
Paper:  Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents

Winter Blessings

Good morning friends.  It's Tuesday so that means we've got a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog today.  We are continuing our Christmas/winter theme and I have used one of Lori's newer images on today's card.

This handsome guy is Winter Brian - isn't he a cutie?  I love his tophat!  I colored him with copics and then used my colored pencils for some additional shading.  I used a black glaze pen on his button and then added a snowflake with a button and hemp cording.  Another clean and simple card that won't require any additional postage ... yeah!  OK, be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing today.  Loads of cuteness over there, I promise!

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day and stay warm!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 94  -  Any Sentiment
Cards For Men Challenge 24  -  Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Challenge  -  For The Men In Your Life
Natalie & Amy's Challenge 14  -  For The Boys
The Male Room Challenge  -  Little Boys & Babies

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Winter Brian and Christmas Sentiments
Paper:  Carta Bella - Christmas Day; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, black glaze pen, MFT Fishtail Flags Layers Stax and Snowflakes dies, button, hemp cord 

Warmest Wishes

Happy Monday to all of you!  So, are you managing to stay warm?  It's still very cold here and I don't like it at all lol!  I am just not ready for all this cold weather.  And if I'm already complaining about the cold, I can't even image what I'll be like in January :)  OK, enough whining from me. 

Today I've used one of the newer images from CC Designs called Puppy Snowman.  I'm a sucker for any image with a snowman lol!  I colored these cuties with copics and colored pencils.  I added some Glossy Accents to their noses and Glamour Dust to their hats and the snow.  The sentiment is from the new Christmas Sentiments II set by AmyR Stamps and the snowflake is from the CC Designs Cutter It's Snowing Die.  If you would like to see how to mask the image in order to ink in a darker background/sky, then stop by the CC Designs Blog - I've shared a little tutorial over there.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Stay warm!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge 94  -  Any Sentiment
4 Krafty Girlz Challenge 6  -  Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge 34  -  Anything Goes

Stamps:  CC Designs - Puppy Snowman and Christmas Sentiments II
Paper:  BoBunny - Elf Magic; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, pearl, CC Designs Cutter It's Snowing Die   

Naughty or Nice?

Good morning everyone!  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend.  It has been bitterly cold here and I even saw some of those white flakes flying around yesterday afternoon.  Brrr!  I'm hoping it's a little warmer today but we'll see how that goes :)

Today I have colored another new release by Jo Davies ... Santa Hat.  This is a digital image and you can find her over in Jo's Etsy shop.  Of course I colored her with copics and then used my colored pencils to add some shading.  I used Liquid Applique on the "fuzzy" parts of her outfit and hat.  Isn't she a cutie?  The sentiment is from a set of clear stamps by Teresa Collins and with her sweet face I HAD to say she's been nice!  No one this adorable could be naughty, right?  Be sure to stop by and check out the rest of Jo's images here.   

Thank you for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stay warm!

Hugs, Anita

Addicted To Stamps and More Challenge 72  -  Make Your Mark
Crafty Creations Challenge 249  -  Ready For The Holidays
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Christmas
Inky Impressions Challenge 135  -  Hats, Scarves and Gloves
One Crazy Stamper November Challenge  -  Christmas
OOZAK Challenge 26  -  Holidays
Stamping Sensations November Challenge  -  Christmas

Stamps:  Time For Tea Designs - Santa Hat; Teresa Collins - Santa's List
Paper:  Authentique - Wonder; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Liquid Applique, seam binding

       

Sugar Nellie's Return To Winter Wonderland

Happy Saturday friends!  So, have you stopped by the Sugar Nellie Blog to see the beautiful new images in our Return To Winter Wonderland?  Aren't they gorgeous?  I think Karen always does such a fabulous job finding the prettiest fairies for her shop! 

Today I have used More Hands Make Light Work.  I colored her with copics and added some shading with my colored pencils.  Of course I had to add lots of Glamour Dust to her wings, jinglebells, and snowflake wand.  Every fairy needs to have lots of sparkle, right?  I also added a bow, poinsettia, and some snowflakes with pearls.  You can find all my card details below.  Please remember to leave comments so you'll have a chance at winning some lovely candy :)  These new images are all available over at Funky Kits.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - More Hands Make Light Work; Stampavie - Peace on Earth 
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Vintage Christmas; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, seam binding, pearls, Impression Obsession snowflakes die, My Favorite Things snowflakes die, Spellbinders poinsettia die     

Let It Snow

Happy Friday everyone!  We're starting a new Farm Fresh Friday Challenge today over on the Greeting Farm Blog.  It was our lovely Rachel's turn to pick a theme and she chose ... Let It Snow.  So, she wants to see snow, snowflakes, snowmen, or snowballs ... you know, that cold & frosty stuff :) 

I used My Heart from our November release on my card today.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then cut her out with nestabilities.  I added Distress Crackle Paint and Glamour Dust around the edges of my dp and on the snowflakes.  Then I put a little pearl in the snowflakes for some added shine.  The sentiment is from an older My Favorite Things sentiment set.  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing today.  OK, go ink up a TGF image and let's see your snowy image in our FFF challenge this week!

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge  -  W For Winter Wishes
Creative Creations Challenge 23  -  Sparkle and Shine
Creative Knockouts Challenge 12  -  Snowflakes


Stamps:  The Greeting Farm - My Heart; My Favorite Thing - Merry & Bright
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Merry & Bright; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Distress Crackle Paint, Impression Obsession Snowflake die, pearls, Nestabilities   

Exciting News!

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Wow, keeping a secret can be so hard to do!  So I'm thrilled that I can FINALLY share some exciting news that I've had to keep to myself for awhile! 

Wendy Ramlakhan is opening her very own online stamp shoppe  featuring her very own line of high quality clear polymer stamps called SugarPea Designs on January 9th, 2014.  You can read all about it on the SugarPea Designs Blog. 

I am thrilled to announce that I was asked to be a member of the premiere SugarPea Design Team!  Wendy is extremely talented and her blog is one of the very first blogs I followed when I started coloring with copics so you can imagine how excited I am :)  There is so much talent on this team and I'm honored to have been invited to design along with the rest of the amazingly talented members on this team.     

 SugarPea Designs will begin the sneak peeks of the very first release on Monday, January 6th and the doors will open up on January 9th!  With each and every announcement of a design team member, there will be gift certificates up for grabs as well as some additional giveaways as we approach the grand opening.  So if you would like a chance to WIN a $10 gift certificate to SugarPea Designs for our very first release then ...

 

Here's what you need to do:

 
1.  Head to the SugarPea Designs Facebook Page and "like" us

2.  Become a follower of the SugarPea Designs Blog 

3.  Become a follower of my blog

4.  Go back to the SugarPea Designs Blog and leave a message

 

If the winner has the SugarPea Designs fan badge posted on their blog at the time we chose the winner, you will receive a $15 gift certificate instead!  The winner will be announced here and on the  SugarPea Designs Facebook Page

 at noon on Sunday, November 24th!

 

 
Hugs, Anita

I Wuff You

 

Good morning everyone!  First, I want to let you know about our Return to Winter Wonderland release this Saturday.  I know you're going to love the new images so be sure to stop back by to check them all out. 

Today I'm sharing a card using an older Sugar Nellie stamp.  This stamp is called Little Boots and it's from the Home Grown Collection at Funky Kits.  I colored these sweeties with copics and colored pencils.  I love the little doggy boots that she has dangling from her hands.  I figure if my grandson sees this card, he's going to want to pick up some doggy boots for his puppy for the winter :)  I used some older My Mind's Eye papers and then diecut some flourishes and flowers and added some pearls.  The sentiment tag is from Whimsy and I love the little tabs in this collection of sentiments.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Little Boots; Whimsy Stamps - I Heart You Tabs 2
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Sunshine; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Pearls, Whimsy Tabs 2 Die, My Favorite Things Dies - Layered Rose and Leaf Filled Flourish

7 Kids College Fund Challenge

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Happy Wednesday everyone!  We're starting a new challenge today over on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog and the theme is ... "anything goes"!  Our challenges throughout the rest of this year will be "anything goes" but remember that in order to be eligible for the gift certificate prize you must use an image carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store. 

Today I'm using the Saturated Canary image Little Lady Bug.  Instead of coloring her in red and black, I decided to use bright yellow and black.  So I guess she looks more like a bumble bee than a lady bug lol!  She's stamped on Neenah Solar White Smooth Classic Crest cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored with Prismacolor pencils.  
    

Supplies from 7 Kids College Fund:

Saturated Canary - Little Lady Bug

Neenah Solar White Smooth Classic Crest Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

ProArt Paper Blending Stumps

Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities

Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circle Nestabilities

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

The challenge is open for two weeks so you've got lots of time to play along.  I hope to see your card entered in the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

CC Designs Review

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Happy Wednesday friends.  Today we're sharing new projects featuring the fabulous November release over on the CC Designs Blog.  

I used this sweet little Swiss Pixie Fuzzy Boots Birgitta and Swiss Pixie Snowy Wall on my card.  I colored Birgitta and the wall with copics and colored pencils and added some Glamour Dust to the snow.  I used Liquid Applique on the hat and her boots for some added texture.  The sentiment is from the AmyR Christmas Sentiments II stamp set.  All of these stamps are available for purchase over in the CC Designs shop.  Be sure to stop by the CC Designs Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing today!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs, 
Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge  -  W for Winter Wishes
Addicted to Cards and More Challenge 72  -  Make Your Mark
Happy Camper Challenge 24  - Glitter It
The Cutie Pie Challenge 57  -  Little Cuties
The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge -  Embossing

Stamps:  CC Designs Swiss Pixie Fuzzy Boots Birgitta, Swiss Pixie Snowy Wall, and AmyR Christmas Sentiments II
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - 12 Days of Christmas; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Liquid Applique, embossing folder

Wow'd Me Wednesday

Good morning everyone!  Be sure to stop by the Greeting Farm Blog today for Wow'd Me Wednesday.  I'm sharing some gorgeous Greeting Farm cards that I've pulled from various blogs I've run across in blogland.  There's some great inspiration over there ... ijs :)

Hugs,
Anita

By LORi Designs' Penny Peppermint

Happy Tuesday!  We have a new inspiration post over on the By LORi Designs Blog.  We're continuing with our Christmas theme and sharing projects featuring the Candy Kids Collection.

I used Penny Peppermint on my card today.  Isn't she a little cutie?  I colored her with copics and then applied Glossy Accents to her glasses and peppermint candy in her hand.  The sentiment is by My Favorite Things and it's a set I've had for several years.  I added some sequins that my LSS recently started carrying.  I love these little sparklies :-)  So, another clean and very simple Christmas card to add to my stash and the best part is ... it won't require any additional postage ... yay!

Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing.  I know you'll find all sorts of inspiration for your Christmas cards!

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Created With Love Challenge 67  -  Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts Challenge 11  -  Make It Sparkle
Creative Moments Challenge 30  -  Anything Goes
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC26  -  Anything Goes
Sweet Stamps Challenge 144  -  Anything Goes
Without Words Challenge  -  Getting Ready For Christmas

Stamps:  By LORI Designs - Penny Peppermint; My Favorite Things - Merry & Bright
Paper:  Lily Bee Design - Christmas Cheer; Cougar
Other:  Copics, Glossy Accents, Sequins

Warm Winter Wishes

Happy Sunday everyone.  I hope you're enjoying your weekend and managing to stay warm.  Today I'm sharing a new image from By LORi Designs.

This sweet little girl is Winter Poppy (Framed) and she's one of Lori's newest Winter Pedal Pushers.  I colored this cutie with my copics.  I masked off the image and used a stippling brush to color the background with some blue ink.  I used Glossy Accents on her hair baubles and the buttons on her sweater.  The polaroid frame die is from CC Designs and the snowflake die is from My Favorite Things.  I added a few blue and silver sequins for some sparkle.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
613 Avenue Create Challenge 46  -  Anything Goes
Craftitude Challenge 53  -  Anything Goes
Creative Corner Challenge  -  Let It Snow
Delicious Doodles #62  -  CAS
Totally Papercrafts Challenge 193  -  Clean and Simple

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Pedal Pusher Winter Poppy (Framed); CC Designs - Christmas Sentiments II
Paper:  Carta Bella - Winter Fun
Other:  Copics, CC Designs Cutter - Say Cheese, MFT Dienamic - Snowflakes, Glossy Accents, sequins
 

7 Kids College Fund - Apple Blossom's Skates

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Hello again friends.  I'm back again to share my latest card for the 7 Kids College Fund Store.  Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and I never get tired of making Christmas cards so that's what I've made today. 

This is Apple Blossom's Skates by Elisabeth Bell.  I stamped her on Neenah Solar White Smooth Classic Crest Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored her with copics and colored pencils.  I used the Spellbinders Poinsettia Creations Shapeabilities to diecut the flower and then added some Rangers Gold Stickles to the center of the poinsettia.


Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
2 Sisters Challenge 169  -  Christmas Sparkle
Inky Impressions Challenge 113  -  Red & Green
Shopping Our Stash 127  -  Use Something Already Out On Your Desk (poinsettia die)
Whimsy Stamps Challenge 65  -  Anything Goes

    

Mistletoe

Hello and happy Thursday to all of you.  This morning I'm sharing a Sugar Nellie card I made using  one of my older stamps.  You know, sometimes we just need to get those older images out and show them some inky love too, right?

This adorable image is called Mistletoe ... aren't they just the cutest?  I think this image is so perfect for a couple, young or old, that are celebrating their first Christmas together :)  I colored this image with copics and then added some shading with my colored pencils.  My papers are by Bo Bunny and I cut the layered snowflake from glittery paper and added a pearl to the center.  The sentiment is from an older Stampavie set of sentiments that I've had for a few years.  A very CAS card that can be easily mailed without paying a fortune in postage - perfect!  You can find this sweet image over at Funky Kits.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Fab n Funky Challenge 193  -  Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Challenge  -  Sketch
Sweet Stampin Challenge  -  Christmas Is Coming

Stamps:  Sugar Nellie - Mistletoe; Stampavie - Peace on Earth (sentiments)
Paper:  Bo Bunny - Elf Magic; Bazzill; glitter paper
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Glossy Accents, MFT snowflake die-namic, MS border punch, pearl
     

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Good morning everyone!  Well, as my post title states ... baby, it's cold outside.  We had snow on the ground when we woke up yesterday morning and baby it was cold too!  Brrr, I am so not ready for winter weather and I think they're predicting that this bitterly cold weather is going to stick around for a few days.  I really need to move to a tropical island so if you know where I can purchase one (very cheap) please let me know lol!

 

So while I may not like the cold weather, I love this new digi, Catching Snowflakes, by Jo Davies over at Time For Tea Designs.  Isn't she adorable?  I colored her with my copics and colored pencils and then used a little bit of Glamour Dust and Pearl Pen around the image.  I kept my card simple and just added a couple of flags, a glittery snowflake, and a button.  Jo just recently released four new winter digi images and you can view all of her images in her Etsy Shop.  

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Keep warm!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 93  -  Feminine

613 Avenue Create Challenge 45  -  Anything Goes

C is for Challenge #10  -  Winter Is Coming

Card Mania Challenge 33  -  Anything Goes

CMC Copic Challenge 81  -  Wintry, Frosty, Cold 

Papertake Weekly Challenge  -  Snow and Ice

Sentimental Sunday Challenge 180  -  Warm and Cozy 

 

Stamps:  Time For Tea Design - Catching Snowflakes; My Favorite Things - Baby It's Cold Outside (sentiment)

Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Merry; Bazzill

Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Glamour Dust, Pearl Pen, Liquid Applique, MFT Fishtail Flags Layers Stax and Snowflake Dies   

 

Candy Gram Sam

Happy Tuesday everyone!  We have a new inspiration post today over on the By Lori Designs Blog.  This week we are featuring the Candy Kids Collection and I know you're going to love these super cute images!

I used Candy Gram Sam on my card and colored him with copics and colored pencils.  I added Liquid Applique to his earmuffs to give them some puffy texture - I love Liquid Applique!  The "wish list" stamp is by Whimsy and my papers are from an older My Mind's Eye paper pad.  I added some ribbon and a few buttons tied with hemp cord to finish my card.  Be sure to stop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of this amazing team is sharing today.  I know you will find lots of Christmas inspiration over there!  And of course you can find lots of Christmas or everyday images over in the By LORi Designs' Digi Shop.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Charisma Cardz Challenge 44  -  Anything Goes
CRAFT Challenge 232  -  Christmas
Craftitude Challenge 52  -  Anything Goes with Twine or String
LEJ Designs Challenge 79  -  Season's Greetings
Party Time Tuesday Challenge 146  -  Use Twine or Hemp
RCC87  -  Holidays and Celebrations

Stamps:  By LORi Designs - Candy Gram Sam; Whimsy Stamps - Holiday Wish List
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Winter Wonderland; Bazzill
Other:  Copics, Caran d'Ache and Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, Martha Stewart border punch, buttons, hemp cord, Liquid Applique