Booyah!

Happy Monday friends!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  I managed to find a little time to put together a quick and easy Halloween card.

This adorable ghost is from Booyah, one of Lawn Fawn's new releases.  These ghosts are just too cute and there are so many ways to "dress" them up for Halloween.  It reminds of playing with paper dolls when I was little (yes, I'm that old lol).  So you can tell by looking at the image and accessories that there isn't much coloring involved.  I used my copics but honestly this little ghostie took no time to complete.  I cut the images out using the coordinating lawn cuts.  I'm sure you'll be seeing more of these cuties pop up on my blog.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a great week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Lawn Fawn - Booyah
Paper:  BoBunny; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Lawn Fawn Booyah Lawn Cuts dies, sequins, YNS Stitched Rectangle dies   

Peace + Love + Wags

Happy Friday!  I'm so glad the weekend is finally here!  It's been a long and busy week and I'm looking forward to enjoying a slow weekend ;-)  I wanted to share a sweet puppy card with you today.

This adorable image is Mama Elephants' Playful Pups.  This is a perfect set to make cards for all your puppy-loving friends!  I colored these sweeties with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then cut them out using the coordinating dies.  I cut the dp panel using Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die.  

Zig Markers:

Flesh Colour, Tea Rose, Light Green, Wine Red, Blue, Oatmeal, Dark Oatmeal, Light Gray, Gray

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Mama Elephant - Playful Pups
Paper:  Pebbles - Front Porch; watercolor paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Brush Markers, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, ME Playful Pups Dies, Memory Box Scallop Die, Glossy Accents   

Plant Smiles

Hello everyone!  I'm popping on to share a card I made using a fun Paper Smooches stamp set. 

This adorable image is from the Perky Plants set.  There are lots of funny images and some really cute sentiments in this set.  I colored this flower and watering can with my copics.  The bright paper is from Echo Park's Sweet Summertime 6x6 paper pad.  I cut the panel using Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die and then added a few enamel dots to finish my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Don't forget to plant some smiles today ;-)

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Perky Plants
Paper:  Echo Park - Sweet Summertime; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, enamel dots

SugarPea Designs - Teacher's Pet

Good morning all!  Today is the first day of the school year for us so I thought I'd pull out this cute stamp set and alter a notebook.

This sweet bear is from the SugarPea Designs' Teacher's Pet clear stamp set.  This set has so many awesome images for both students and teachers!  I colored the bear with copics and then cut him out using the SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Circles Dies.  I applied some brightly colored dp to the front of an inexpensive small notepad and then added the bear.  I cut the "notes" letters from the SugarCuts - Notebook Journal Card and then added a few enamel dots.  I think my little grandson will love this bright notepad with this adorable bear!

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  SugarPea Designs - Teacher's Pet
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Back To School; Neenah
Other:  Copics, SugarCuts Zig Zag Stitched Circle Die, SugarCuts Notebook Journal Card Die, nestabilities, enamel dots, spiral notepad, Glossy Accents

Stay Cool

Good morning!  I have a sweet little penguin to share today.

This cutie is Mini Snorkel Fun Penguin from Your Next Stamp.  This image doesn't require much coloring so it's perfect for making quick and easy cards.  I used copics to color him and then cut him out using the coordinating die.  I applied Glossy Accents to his snorkel to give it some shine.  I cut a piece of watercolor paper with the Stitched Rectangle Die and then applied some distress inks for the background.  I used the Scallop Edge Die to cut the vellum waves and then added a few sparkly gumdrops for the bubbles.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Mini Snorkel Fun Penguin
Paper:  Strathmore 140 lb w/c paper; vellum; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, YNS Mini Snorkel Fun Penguin Die, YNS Scallop Edge Die, YNS gumdrops, Glossy Accents     

Your Next Stamp - August Feature Day

Good morning everyone!  Today is Feature Day over on the Your Next Stamp Blog, which means that the team is sharing some new samples featuring the YNS stamps and dies.  Since Your Next Stamp is celebrating its 6th birthday this month, our theme is "celebrate"!

I used this cute little dog and gift from the Party Animals stamp set and colored them with copics.  This stamp set has so many adorable images and sentiments - be sure to check out the photo of the complete set below!  I used the Party Animals Die set to cut out the images.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut out the balloon paper and I used the Banner Die to cut the striped paper.   I added some Candy Land and Ocean Mist glittered gumdrops ... love these new gumdrops colors! 

Copics used:

Dog - E25, E23, E31, N8, N6, N4, E33, E31, E30, E50 R30

Pink - RV55, RV63, RV52, V000

Blue - BG09, BG05, BG01

Orange - Y38, Y18, Y15, Y13

Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  If you leave a comment on the YNS Blog you may be the lucky winner of a stamp set of your choice!

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Party Animals
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - SugarShoppe; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Party Animals Dies, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, YNS Banner Dies, YNS glittered gumdrops

Your Next Stamp - Sketch and Color Challenge #21

Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you've had an amazing week!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our latest Sketch and Color Challenge over on the Your Next Stamp Blog.

I used the cute penguin with ice cream and the fun banner from the Waddles-Happy Brr-thday! clear stamp set.  So many cute images and sentiments are in this set (see photo below).  I colored the images with copics and then used the coordinating die set to cut everything out.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set for my dp panels.  I added a Sparkly Red Coral Gumdrop to each end of my banner. 

Copics used:

Penguin - T5, T3, T1, Y38, Y19, Y15

Ice Cream - E43, E42, E41, R85, R83, R81, V000, YG13, YG01, YG00, Y18, Y15, Y13

Banner - BG05, BG01, B000, YG13, YG01, YG00, YR06, YR04, YR02, R85, R83, R81, Y18, Y15, Y13

Hat - YR06, YR04, YR02, YG13, YG01, YG00 

 

 

To enter the challenge you need to follow the sketch and/or the inspiration photo.  Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to read the challenge details and to see the beautiful projects by the rest of the DT! 

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Waddles-Happy Brr-thday!
Paper:  BoBunny - Lemonade Stand; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Waddles-Happy Brr-thday! Dies, YNS Stitched Rectangles, YNS Sparkly Red Coral Gumdrops

The Greeting Farm - You Brighten My Day

Good morning!  I hope you're having a great week so far.  Today I'm sharing a card I made for the Greeting Farm Blog.

I used the sweet Snuddle Anya for my card today.  Isn't she adorable?  Lucky girl ... she gets to lay around in her jammies with a nice cup of hot cocoa and read her book.  Sounds like a great plan to me ;-)  I colored her with copics and paired her with some bright Doodlebug Design papers.  Then I simply added a few enamel dots for embellishments.   

Copics used:

Skin - E13, E11, E00, E000, R20

Clothes - BG09, BG05, BG01, RV66, RV55, RV63, RV52

Slippers - C1, E00, E000

Mug - YR07, YR04, YR02

There are lots of other fabulous stamps over in the Greeting Farm shop.  You can find the stamps here and the digis here.  And don't forget about our August Farm Fresh Challenge.  You have until August 31st to enter and the lucky winner receives a $50 gift certificate to the TGF Store.  You can find all the challenge details here.  

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Snuddle Anya
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Take Note; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die set, enamel dots

What's Mew?

Good morning and happy Monday.  I have a sweet little card to share with you today and if you like kitties then I think you'll love this stamp!

This stamp is from SugarPea Designs and it's called What's Mew?.  I think this image is just adorable and it has the cutest sentiments included in the set (see photo below).  I colored this cutie with copics and then cut it using the new SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Circles - I love the stitched lines on these dies!  I also used the SugarCuts - Heart Border for the little row of hearts and I cut the sentiment banner using the SugarCuts - Gift Tag die set.  Then I added a few enamel dots to finish my card.  Be sure to stop by the SugarPea Designs shop to check out their amazing products!

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a great week!

Hugs, Anita   

Stamp:  SugarPea Designs - What's New?
Paper:  Simple Stories - Vintage Bliss; Neenah
Other:  Copics, SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Circles, SugarCuts - Heart Border die, SugarCuts - Gift Tag die, enamel dots  

The Greeting Farm - Mishell

Happy Saturday friends.  I have another little peek at The Greeting Farm's Splash Collection.

This sweet mermaid is Mishell ... cute name, right?  If you missed my post featuring Oona from the Splash Collection, you can find her here.  The Splash Collection consists of 4 adorable mermaids that were offered as a special order that's due to be shipped out in September.  If you missed getting in on the preorder, Marie will have a small quantity available for purchase but please remember that these are a limited edition collection.  So once the extra stamps are gone, they won't be restocked.  So, I colored this cutie with copics and applied Wink of Stella clear glitter pen to her "mermaid parts" and the shells ;-)  It gives it a pretty sparkle irl.  Then I simply added a few sparkly coral gumdrops to finish my card.  I've included a close-up picture below.

   

Copics used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40

Orange - YR18, YR14, YR12, YR00

Shells - Y15, Y11, Y00; BG56, BG53, BG000; E74, E71, E70; E04, E02, E01

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have an amazing weekend!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Mishell; SugarPea Designs - sentiment

Paper:  Echo Park - Summer Lovin'; kraft; Neenah

Other:  Copics, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Glossy Accents

Sweet Hello

Good morning and happy Friday!  I've been seeing so many cards with inky backgrounds and thought I'd give it a try.

 

This sweet little panda bear is from Your Next Stamp's Love and Smiles set and the sentiment is from the Woodland Cuties set.  I colored the panda and balloon with copics and cut it out using the coordinating Love and Smiles Die Set.  I cut a panel of watercolor paper using the Stitched Rectangles Die and applied some distress inks with a watercolor brush.  Then I tapped on a smaller paintbrush to add some darker spatters of ink.  The background was fun to make and I think it really makes the panda stand out on this card.

 

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have a great weekend!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Love and Smiles and Woodland Cuties

Paper:  Strathmore 140lb Watercolor

Other:  Distress Inks, Copics, YNS Love and Smiles Dies, YNS Stitched Rectangles Die, embossing powder 

The Greeting Farm - The Splash Collection

Good morning everyone!  I have a sweet little mermaid to share with you today.

This adorable stamp is Oona and she's from The Greeting Farm's Splash collection.  The Splash mermaids are a limited edition collection and they are due to be shipped in September.  If you missed out on the preorder, Marie will have a small quantity available for purchase in the shop ... but you'll want to act quickly because once they're gone they won't be restocked.  I colored this mystical mermaid with copics in bright colors.  I've included a close-up picture below.   

 

Copics used:

Skin - E13, E11, #21, E00, E000, R20

Hair - RV66, RV55, RV63, RV52, V000

Blue - BG57, BG53, BG000

Yellow - Y38, Y35, Y15, Y13, Y11

Green - YG25, YG03, YG21

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a fabulous day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Oona
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, ribbon, twine, charm, Glamour Dust, nestabilities

Your Next Stamp - August DT Dare

Good morning and welcome to the Your Next Stamp August DT Dare!  This month our dare was "shake, shake, shake" ... so I made a shaker card featuring a new stamp and die set from our August release.    

I used the new Party Animals clear stamp set and the coordinating Party Animals Die Set.  I love this stamp set - it has the cutest little birthday critters and fabulous sentiments too!  I colored this sweet little kitty with copics and used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut the fun Doodlebug Design paper.  I also used the Circles Die Set.  I know I'll be using these stamps a lot!   

Be sure to stop by the YNS Blog for more inspiration.  Karen gives away a stamp set to one lucky person that leaves a comment!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Party Animals
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Party Animals Die, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, YNS Circles Die, acetate, sequins

SugarPea Designs - SPDSS29

Good Monday morning everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We have a new sketch challenge over on the SugarPea Designs Blog today so I hope you're ready to get inky and play along with us!

I used a sentiment and the anchor image from our new clear stamp set Anchored.  I also used the new SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Circles.  Take a look at the photos below and you'll see all the awesome images and sentiments included in this set.

The rules are simple:
   -   Create a new card or project using the SugarSketch provided
   -   SugarPea Design stamps are not required to play along or to win, but would be appreciated
   -   You may rotate/flip the sketch and replace shapes - so long as the original sketch layout is recognizable
   -   Upload to your blog or other Online Gallery using Keyword SPDSS29 so that we can check out your beautiful work
   -   Add your name and link to your project in the InLinkz on the SugarPea Designs Blog
   -   One randomly selected winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs Shop. 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  SugarPea Designs - Anchored
Paper:  Fancy Pants - Down By TheShore; Neenah
Other:  SPD SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Circles Die, Glossy Accents, enamel dots

Your Next Stamp - August Birthday Bash Release Hop

Good morning everyone!  I'm so happy you stopped by for the Your Next Stamp August Birthday Bash Blog Hop!  We are celebrating Your Next Stamp's 6th birthday and we've got lots of fun in store for you!  The entire release is available now in the YNS Store.

Make sure you hop around to all of the blogs featured in the link list located at the bottom of this post for inspiration using the new products!  Also remember to leave a comment on all of the blogs for a chance to win a $50.00 YNS Gift Certificate!  Karen will be giving away THREE (3) $50 YNS gift certificates and she'll post the random winners on the YNS Blog on August 12th!!!

For my first card I used Jessica With Her Kitty.  Isn't she adorable?  She's so perfect for all your kitty-loving friends!  I colored her with copics and cut her out using the coordinating Jessica With Her Kitty Die Set.  I cut all the dp using the Stitched Rectangle Die Set and I cut the banner for the sentiment with the Banner Die Set.  I also added a few of our yummy new Ocean Mist Glittered Gumdrops. 

My second card features the fun Balloon Buddies clear stamp set and the coordinating dies.  I colored the images with copics and used a Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the balloons.  I used the Banner Die Set to cut the yellow dp and I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut the polka-dot paper.  

 

Karen is offering a fabulous discount off your entire purchase from August 9th through August 31st!

In addition to the sale, Karen is also giving a free 2015 YNS Birthday stamp set with purchases over $40!!! 

Thank you so much for hopping with us!  Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop.  The hop ends August 11 at 12 midnight (EST).

Hugs, Anita