Happy 2016

Hello friends and Happy 2016!  I hope you had a fabulous New Year's Eve.  I wanted to share a card I made using a fun stamp and die from Your Next Stamp.

This happy monkey is from the Happy 2016 clear stamp set.  I colored the image with my copics and then cut him out using the coordinating die set.  Be sure to check out the stamp set in the photo below because it's a set you can use year after year - not just for 2016!  There are also other sentiments you can include on the monkey's sign.  I kept my card very CAS and simply added a few gumdrops for embellishments.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you and your loved ones have a happy and healthy New Year!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Happy 2016
Paper:  Pebbles - Americana; Neenah
Other:  Copics, white embossing powder, YNS Happy 2016 die set, YNS gumdrops, YNS Stitched Rectangle die set

New Year Anya

Good morning friends.  Today is my last post as a member of The Greeting Farm design team.  Be sure to check their blog over the next few days so you can find out who is on the 2016 team!   

Since the new year is just around the corner, I thought I'd use this sweet little New Year Anya - digi on my card today.  I colored her with copics and then used a black permanent pen to add the year.  I teamed her up with some cute celebration paper by Doodlebug and then added a bow and some sparkly sequins.

Copics used:

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

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41

Dress and Headband - R46, R29, R24, R22

Sash and Ground - C3, C1

Shoes - N8, N6

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Crafty Sentiments Challenge  -  Happy New Year
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #5  -  Anything Goes

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - New Year Anya (digi)
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die Set, ribbon, sequins  

Fa La La Laa Lahhhh

Good morning friends.  I know Christmas has come and gone but I still had one Christmas card that I wanted to share.  Paperie Ink is a fairly new stamp company and I was lucky enough to win one of their adorable stamp sets on facebook.

These cute hedgies are from the Christmas Carolers clear set.  Be sure to check it out because there are lots of sweet images and sentiments included in the set and it also happens to be on sale right now!  I used the foliage stamp to make it look as though the little hedgies are meeting under the mistletoe.  I'm not sure it actually looks like mistletoe but I still thought it turned out cute.  I colored the images with copics and then added a few enamel dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a great day!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
A Snowflake Promise Challenge 13  -  Winter Christmas Theme
Cards and More Challenge 148  -  Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge  -  Anything Goes Christmas

Stamp:  Paperie Ink - Christmas Carolers
Paper:  Simple Stories - Claus & Co
Other:  Copics, red twine, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Dies, enamel dots

Warm Winter Wishes

Happy Wednesday!  So, I did a little (ok, maybe a lot) of shopping last month on Black Friday.  I stopped by Sunny Studio Stamps and picked up some adorable penguin stamps and I finally found a few minutes to color one of these cuties and make a winter card.

This sweet penguin is from the Snow Kissed clear stamp set.  Adorable, right?  I colored her (or him) with copics and used some Glossy Accents on the beak and the blades of the ice skates.  I used the coordinating die to cut out the penguin and popped her up on some foam tape.  Just a little bit of ribbon and a few sparkly sequins finished up my card.  If you haven't checked out the Sunny Studio Stamps shop be sure to stop by ... Mendi (the owner) has lots of cute stamp sets available!

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a great day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Sunny Studio Stamps - Snow Kissed
Other:  Copics, Sunny Studio Snow Kissed Die Set, Glossy Accents, ribbon, sequins, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die Set, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders Die Set   

Your Next Stamp - December Feature Day

Good morning!  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 a winter theme.

 

 

I used the cute snowman from the Be Merry stamp set.  There are several adorable Christmas images in this set, along with some really fun sentiments.  I colored him with copics and then cut him out using the coordinating die set.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut some white cardstock and then I sponged on some blue ink for my background.  I added the words from the Holly Jolly Jessica die set and a few Ice Ice Baby Sparkly Gumdrops.

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.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Anita

My Coolest Friend

Good morning.  Are you ready for Christmas yet?  I've still got a couple of little stocking stuffers to pick up but otherwise I am done!  I even have most of the wrapping done, which is not like me at all.  I'm usually rushing to get everything wrapped and under the tree on Christmas eve.  Anyway, I thought I'd share another card I made using a fun Paper Smooches stamp and die set.

These frosty friends are from the Paper Smooches' Swanky Snowdudes clear stamp set.  It has lots of really cute snowmen and sentiments.  There's not much coloring required but I did use my copics and then cut them out using the coordinating die.  I added some Glamour Dust to the snowbanks and a few sparkly sequins.  If you're in my local area you can find all the supplies to make this card at The Paper Cottage.

Thanks so much 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 #155  -  Anything Goes
Addicted To Stamps Challenge #116  -  Winter

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Swanky Snowdudes
Paper: Pebbles - Winter Wonderland; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Paper Smooches Swanky Snowdudes die set, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle die set, Your Next Stamp Spring/Summer Scene die set (snowbanks), Glamour Dust, sequins

Playful Pups

Good morning!  I thought I'd share something other than a Christmas card for a change ;-)

This sweet little image is from Mama Elephant's Playful Pups stamp set. There are so many cute puppy images include in this set - I love it!  I colored this pup with copics and cut him out using the coordinating die set.  I used some Glossy Accents on his nose. I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set from Your Next Stamp to cut the gray dp and I also used a heart die from Spellbinders.  I think this would make a cute Valentine card for someone special!  

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Allsorts Challenge Week 342/343  -  Anything But Christmas
Challenge Up Your Life #30  -  Polka Dots

Stamp:  Mama Elephant - Playful Pups
Paper:  Pebbles - Front Porch; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Mama Elephant Playful Pups die set, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle die set, Spellbinders heart die set, Glossy Accents, button, twine

You're The Coolest

Good morning.  I wanted to share a winter card I made a couple of weeks ago but forgot to share on my blog.

This sweet little image is Snowflake and you can find her at CC Designs.  Isn't she adorable?  I think she would make a perfect Christmas card too but I went with a winter theme.  I colored her with copics and colored pencils and then added some Glamour Dust to her hat and her snowflakes.  I used an older die from Impression Obsession to cut the snowflakes and then added a pearl to the center of each snowflake.  A very CAS card but easy to mail!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
7KCF Challenge 141  -  Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge 50  -  Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge 11  -  Anything Goes
 

Swanky Snowdude

Good morning everyone!  I hope you're having an amazing week so far.  Can you believe we're halfway through December and Christmas is just around the corner?  I've still got lots to do but thought I'd pop on here and share a winter card I made.

This frosty fella is from the Paper Smooches' Swanky Snowdudes clear stamp set.  If you love snowmen as much as I do then you need to check out this set.  It has lots of really cute snowmen and sentiments - perfect for those winter cards!  I colored the snowman with copics and then cut him out using the coordinating die.  I added a snowflake and a few sparkly sequins for some sparkle.  If you're in my local area you can find all the supplies to make this card at The Paper Cottage.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
A Snowflakes Promise Challenge 12  -  Christmas/Winter
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #4  -  Anything Goes

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Swanky Snowdudes
Paper:  Pebbles - Winter Wonderland; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle, Impression Obsession snowflake die, sequins

The Greeting Farm - December Release Day & Blog Hop

Good morning everyone.  It’s finally here…..RELEASE DAY for the new December special release stamp!! We had previews of this adorable stamp last week, and NOW it's available in The Greeting Farm Store. Because it’s Release Day we are having a BLOG HOP and one lucky person will win this stamp set!

These sweet owls are from the Owl Yours stamp set.  A coordinating die set will also be available for purchase.  I colored the owl with copics and just added a few sequins for some sparkle.  Be sure to leave a comment and then stop by the TGF Blog to comment for a chance to win this adorable new set!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Owl Yours
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Madison Avenue; Neenah
Other:  Copics, sequins

Your Next Stamp - December DT Dare

Good morning and welcome to the Your Next Stamp December DT Dare!  This month our dare is to use some of our favorite things. 

Well, it was difficult to decide which stamp set to use since most all of them are my favorites, but I chose the new Snow Much Joy clear stamp set and the coordinating die set.  I colored the animals with copics.  I also used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set - if you follow my blog you know how much I LOVE this die set.  I added a sweet little bow using the Bow-tiful Little Bows Die set and then I added a few of the gumdrops. 

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 so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

The Greeting Farm - December Preview

 

 

Good morning! Today we have a preview of a special December release by The Greeting Farm!  This release is so sweet and adorable.  This release is perfect for those of you that want to get started on your Valentine cards!

This clear stamp set is called Owl Yours.  There are lots of cute accessories and sentiments included in the stamp set.  A coordinating die set will also be available - perfect for someone like me that really doesn't enjoy fussy cutting!   I colored the owl with copics and then used the die set to cut the owl, hearts, and the sentiment banner.  I thought this owl would look cute perched on a "wire" so I added a piece of twine between the diecut hearts.

Be sure to stop by the TGF Blog to see what the other designers are sharing today! We'll be sharing more designs featuring Owl Yours on December 15 so be sure to stop back.  These stamps and dies will also be available in the TGF Shop on December 15 - so be sure to mark your calendar!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Owl Yours
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Madison Avenue; Neenah
Other:  Copics, twine, TGF Owl Yours Die Set

Your Next Stamp - Sketch and Color Challenge #29

Happy Friday everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our new Sketch and Color Challenge over on the Your Next Stamp Blog. 

I used the Christmas Bauble Robin clear stamp set.  I stamped the image with Versamark and then heat embossed it with some platinum embossing powder.  I watercolored the image with distress inks and then cut the watercolor paper with the Stitched Square Die Set.   I added a few of the Holly Jolly Sparkly Gumdrops and used some Glamour Dust on the robin's hat. 

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!

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Enjoy your weekend!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Advent Calendar Extravaganza

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Advent Calendar Extravaganza is THE festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are over 60 special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

I used SugarPea Designs' Merry Makers to make a gift tag.  I love this little elf painting the stripes on the candy cane - so cute!  There are 3 adorable little elves and awesome sentiments included in this set.  Be sure to stop by the SugarPea Designs shop to check them out. 

 

 

It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is supplied by SugarPea Designs so you’ll definitely want to get your hands on it!   Visit the SugarPea Designs Blog to see what the talented lineup of designers created to get you into the festive season.  Simply leave a comment on the post to enter and then head over to Taheerah's blog and leave a comment there too to double your chances! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 7am EST on Thursday 31st December to leave all your comments!

Don't forget to join in the fun every day at Taheerah's blog to see what special surprises wait behind the door!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp - December Release and Blog Hop

Good morning everyone!  I'm so happy you stopped by for the Your Next Stamp December release blog hop!  We have lots of fun stamps and dies for you this month and I know you're going to love them!  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 $25.00 YNS Gift Certificate!  Karen will post the random winner on the YNS Blog on December 14.

For my first card I used Coffee Right Meow.  This set has the cutest cats and sentiments that are perfect for making cards for your coffee-loving family and friends!  I colored this sad little feline with copics and then cut him out using the coordinating die set.  I cut my dp and cardstock using the Stitched Rectangle Die - I think I reach for this die set every time I make a card!  I added a few Love Me Some Latte Gumdrops. 
  

My second card features the sweet Life's A Hoot clear stamp set.  Owls are so popular right now and this set has such cute ones with lots of sentiments for all sorts of different occasions!  I colored the image with copics and then cut it out using the coordinating die set.  Again, I used the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut my papers for this card.  I added some Glossy Accents to the birthday balloon and a few of our sweet gumdrops to finish my card.
   

Karen is offering 20% off your entire purchase from December 10th through December 15th!  Be sure to stop back by the YNS Blog on December 14th for even more inspiration with the new December release stamps and dies!

 

 

 

Thank you for hopping along with us!  Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop.  The hop ends December 13th at 12 Midnight EST.

Hugs, Anita