Need Coffee?

Good morning!  I pulled out some of my Your Next Stamp goodies and made another card for the 2015 Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

This adorable image is from Your Next Stamp's September release and it's called Hammie - Coffee and Tea.  Lots of cute images and sentiments are included in this set and it makes perfect cards for all your coffee and tea lovin' friends and family!  I colored Hammie with copics and then cut him out using the coordinating Hammie - Coffee and Tea Die Set.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut the leaf panel.  Then I used the Circles Die Set and Circles - Stitching Marks Die Set to cut the circle behind Hammie.  The pretty scallop was cut using the Fancy Double Scallop Edge Die.  I also added some yummy gumdrops.   

Be sure to stop by the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog for the full list of blog sponsors and all the links to the amazing fall coffee-themed creations!

Also make sure you stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog.  Not only is Karen (the sweet YNS owner) sponsoring the Fall Coffee Lovers Blog, she has a yummy giveaway over on the YNS Blog.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Hammie-Coffee and Tea
Paper:  Carta Bella - Fall Blessings; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die Set, YNS Circle Die Set, YNS Circle - Stitching Marks Die Set, YNS Fancy Double Scallop Edge Die, YNS Gumdrops    

SugarPea Designs CCC#5 and The Challenge #44

Good morning everyone!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  Today I'm sharing a card I made for two challenges!  One of the challenges is the SugarPea Designs Creative Color Challenge #5 and the other is a birthday theme challenge over at The Challenge.

I used the sweet Halloween Eek-A-Boo clear stamp set from SugarPea Designs.  This adorable set is from their September release.  Some of you may know that my daughter's birthday is Halloween so I love making cards with Halloween images!  I colored the image with copics and used the SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut out the cute ghost.  I added some Glossy Accents to the spiders and also some sparkly sequins.  And since our theme this week at The Challenge is birthday-themed, I used a birthday sentiment from the stamp set.

I hope you find some time to get inky and play along with us in both challenges!  You can find the links to the DT's fabulous projects over on the SugarPea Designs Blog and at The Challenge!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  SugarPea Designs - Eek-A-Boo
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, SPD SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle Die, Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, sequins

Bean Thinking About You

Good morning!  I thought I'd make a card and join the 2015 Fall Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

I decided to use this adorable polar bear from The Greeting Farm's Let It Snow stamp set.  I colored this cutie with copics and then cut him out using the coordinating die cuts.  I applied some Glossy Accents to his nose and added some white polka dots to his scarf. 

Be sure to stop by the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog for the full list of blog sponsors and all the links to the amazing fall coffee-themed creations! 

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Let It Snow; Your Next Stamp - sentiment
Paper:  Simple Stories - Harvest Lane; Neenah
Other:  Copics, TGF Let It Snow Die Cuts, Glossy Accents, white acrylic paint

Hey Ghoul Friend

Happy Saturday!  I hope you have great plans for the weekend!  I just wanted to share another Halloween card that I whipped up.

This cute image is from the Lawn Fawn Booyah stamp set.  The images in this set are so fun and you can make such quick and easy cards with them.  I colored this ghostie with copics and then cut her out using the coordinating dies.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set from Your Next Stamp to cut the polka-dot dp and then I added a few sequins.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita 

Stay Cozy!

Good morning and happy Friday!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for The Greeting Farm Blog.

This sweet bear is from the Let It Snow stamp set that was released earlier this month.  I absolutely adore this cute bear!  He's currently out of stock but I'm sure Marie will have him back in the shop soon.  I colored him with copics and then added some Glossy Accents to his nose.  I cut out the bear using the coordinating die cuts.  I finished my card with a bow and some sparkly sequins.

Copics used:

Bear - E40

Scarf - R59, R46, R24, R22

Mug - YG17, YG13, YG11

Cocoa - E33, E31

Be sure to stop by and check out the September Farm Fresh Challenge.  There's still time to enter and the lucky winner received a $50 gc to the TGF Shop.        

Have a great weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Let It Snow
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Merry Little Christmas; Neenah
Other:  Copics, TGF Let It Snow Die Cuts, Glossy Accents, sequins, ribbon

SugarPea Designs - SPD20 Falling For Fall

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I hope you're having a fabulous week so far.  We have a new challenge over on the SugarPea Designs Blog today and our theme is 'Falling For Fall'. 

I used one of the stamps from our latest release called Nuts About You.  This set has the cutest images and sentiments!  I colored the images with copics and then cut it out using the SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Circle Die.  I mounted the circle on a piece of cardstock I cut using the new SugarCuts - Woodgrain Journal Card.  It's hard to tell in the photo but this die adds amazing texture!  I cut the plaid dp using the SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle Die.  Then to finish off my card I added some twine and a button.  

 

 

There are only a few rules:

- Play along with any stamps and dies you'd like.  The winner is chosen at random to keep things fair, but if the winner's project features a SugarPea Designs stamp we will increase the voucher to $15

- Feel free to combine our challenge with any other challenge(s)

- Upload to your blog or other online gallery using keyword SPD20 so we can easily find your work

- Add your name and link to your card or project to the InLinkz on the SugarPea Designs Blog

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  SugarPea Designs - Nuts About You
Paper:  Pebbles - Harvest; Neenah
Other:  Copics, twine, button, SPD SugarCuts, Glossy Accents 

Your Next Stamp - September 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.  Our theme this month is "School is Cool".

I used this cute little girl from the A'dork'able clear stamp set and colored her with copics.  This stamp set has lots of adorable images and sentiments - be sure to check out the photo of the complete set below!  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut out the designer paper and the stamped image and then I added some gumdrops to my card. 

Copics used:

Skin - E11, E21, E00, E000, R30

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41

Red - R46, R37, R24, R22

Blue - B97, B95, B93, B91

Green - YG25, YG03, YG01, YG00

Yellow - Y19, Y15, Y13, Y11

Shoes - E44, E43, E42

Mouse - T5, T3, T1

Ground - W3, W2, W1

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!

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - A'dork'able
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, YNS gumdrops

The Challenge #43 - Inspiration

We have a new challenge today over at Always Playing With Paper's The Challenge.  Our challenge this week is a photo inspiration. 

 

 

A beautiful photo, right?  Well, I took my inspiration from the watering can, and the pinks and greens in the picture and pulled out a silly Paper Smooches image to use this week.  This fun stamp is from the Perky Plants stamp set.  I colored the image using my Zig Clean Color Brush Markers and then added some twine and a button.

 

Zig Markers used:

Sugared Almond Pink

Yellow

Light Green

Gray

Light Gray

 

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see the gorgeous projects by the rest of the DT!  I hope you find some time to get inky and play along with us! 

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Perky Plants
Paper:  Kaisercraft - Silver Bells Collection; Strathmore 140 lb w/c paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Brush Markers, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Glossy Accents, twine, button, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, MFT Fishtail Flags Die

 

It's A Good Day To Be Happy

Good morning!  I hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far. 

I made this quick and easy card awhile back and realized I hadn't posted it to my blog yet.  This cute little image is from Mama Elephant's Up And Away stamp set.  I colored the image with my Zig markers and then cut it using the coordinating die set.  I used Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut the dp and white cardstock.  The image is mounted on foam tape for dimension and I added a few clear sequins. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Mama Elephant - Up And Away
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah; w/c paper
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, ME Up And Away Die Set, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die Set, sequins

Your Next Stamp - Sketch and Color Challenge #23

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 fun Waddles - Trick or Treat clear stamp set and the coordinating die set.  This set is from the latest release and there are several adorable penguin images along with fabulous sentiments included in this set!  I colored everything with copics and added some Glossy Accents to the penguins' beaks, feet and treat basket.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut the dp panel and I also used the fun new Dripping Goo Die. 

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 so much for stopping by.  Have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Paper Smooches - Be Silly

Good morning!  I used a fun set of stamps and dies from Paper Smooches to make today's card.

This silly image is from the Perky Plants stamp set.  This set has the cutest flowers and funny sentiments!  I colored these flowers Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die from Your Next Stamp to cut the dp and the little frame around the flowers.   Then I added a few enamel dots.  A quick and easy card that I think will definitely make someone smile!

I'm entering my card in the Paper Smooches Sparks September Picture Perfect Challenge.  
 
Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Perky Plants
Paper:  Echo Park - Sweet Summertime; Neenah; 140 lb Strathmore w/c
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, enamel dots

The Greeting Farm - September Release Day & Blog Hop

Happy Tuesday everyone! It’s finally here…..RELEASE DAY for our new September stamps!! We had previews of these awesome stamps last week, and NOW they are available in The Greeting Farm Store. Because it’s Release Day we are having a BLOG HOP, where one lucky person will win this entire release!

 

 

I used the new Let It Snow clear stamp set on my card today.  I am totally in love with this set and I know I'll be reaching for it often.  I colored the images with copics and then cut them out using the coordinating die set.  I'm not crazy about fussy cutting so I love it when their are matching die sets!  I used foam dots to adhere the bear and penguins to my distressed ink background. 

 

Be sure to leave a comment on each designer’s blog and then go back  to the TGF Blog to let us know you completed the hop. You have until Sunday, September 20th at 12pm CST to leave your comments.  The random winner will be announced on Monday, September 21st!

 

TGF Design Team:

ALYCE

ANITA  -- You are here

HOLLY

KELLI

KRYSTAL

STEPHANIE

THE GREETING FARM BLOG

Have an awesome Tuesday! We’ll have more inspiration the rest of the week using these awesome new stamps!  Don’t forget you have until Sunday, September 20th, 12pm CST to complete the hop.

 

Hugs, Anita

The Challenge #42 - Stay Cozy

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We have a new challenge today over at Always Playing With Paper's The Challenge.  Our challenge this week is a color challenge.

 

These are such beautiful colors but I really struggled with these colors until I remembered an older Christmas paper pad I bought a couple of years ago.  As soon as I found my paper I knew I wanted to make a snowman card.  I've had this adorable stamp from Whipper Snapper forever and had never inked it up.  I have so many stamps that have never been inked ... why do I keep buying more?  It's an addiction, isn't it lol?  Anyway, I colored the image with copics and then fussy cut it.  I added a snowbank and a glittery snowflake with a gem.  I also added some Glamour Dust on the snowmen to give them a frosty look. 

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see the gorgeous projects by the rest of the DT!  I hope you find some time to get inky and play along with us! 

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Whipper Snapper - Snowmen With Scarves: The Greeting Farm - sentiment
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Merry Little Christmas; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die Set, YNS Spring/Summer Scene Die Set (for snowbank), YNS Winter Fun Tag Die Set (snowflake), Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, gem

SugarPea Designs - SPDSS30

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 play along with us!

I used one of the stamps from our latest release called Prehistoric Pals.  This set has the cutest little dinosaurs and awesome sentiments to match.  There's also a coordinating die set.  I colored the images with copics and colored pencils and then used the die set to cut them out.  I added some Wink of Stella clear glitter pen to the volcano fire. 

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 SPDSS30 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 an amazing week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  SugarPea Designs - Prehistoric Pals
Paper:  My Mind's Eye; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, SPD SugarCuts - Prehistoric Pals Die Set, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Glossy Accents

Playful Pup

Happy Saturday!  I wanted to pop on and share a sweet little puppy card I made awhile back.

This adorable image is from Mama Elephant's Playful Pups stamp set.  This set has some really cute puppy images and great sentiments too!  I colored this puppy with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and then cut him and the bone out using the coordinating dies.  The paper is from the Pebbles Front Porch collection and I cut it using Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die.  If you living my area you can pick up all the supplies for this card at The Paper Cottage. 

Zig Markers:

Light Brown, Mid Brown, Light Gray, Wine Red

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Mama Elephant - Playful Pups
Paper:  Pebbles - Front Porch; 140 lb Strathmore w/c paper; Neenah
Other:  Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, Glossy Accents, Simple Stories Enamel Dots, Prismacolor Pencils (for the grass)