My Favorite Things Guest Designer



Good morning everyone!  I'm so excited to be a guest designer over on the My Favorite Things Blog for the next few days!

I fell in love with this adorable Snuggle Bunnies stamp set the moment I saw it.  It has some of the cutest little bunnies and bears and the sentiments are so sweet.  I also used one of the tree stamps from the Forest Friends stamp set.  I stamped all the images with MFT Black Licorice Hybrid Ink and colored them with copics.  

I wanted to create a little scene for my animal friends so I used some blue paper from the Calm & Cozy Chevron Paper Pack for the sky.  I used the Rolling Hills Die-namics to cut the fence from white cardstock, and then I used it again to cut the green paper from the County Fair Plaid Paper Pack for the grassy area.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frames Die-namics to add a white frame around the scene.  I stamped the sentiment and used a black glaze pen on the animal eyes and noses.  I used foam dots to adhere the bunny, bear, and trees to the card front.  

Copics used:

Bunny and Bear - E31, E30, E50

Bunny and Bear ears, feet, and face - E00, E000, E000

Bunny Shirt - C3, BG05, BG01, B000

Trees - YG17, YG25, YG03, YG01 and E25, E21

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have an awesome day.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  My Favorite Things - Snuggle Bunnies and Forest Friends
Paper:  My Favorite Things - Calm & Cozy Chevron and County Fair Plaid 6x6 Paper Packs; Neenah
Other:  Copics, MFT Die-namics: Snuggle Bunnies, Forest Friends, Rolling Hills, Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frames, black glaze pen    

 

The Challenge #75 - Wild Card Sketch Challenge

Good morning everyone!  I hope you had an enjoyable weekend.  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our new Wild Card Sketch Challenge over at Always Playing With Paper's The Challenge.

I used the adorable Snuggle Bunnies from My Favorite Things.  I fell in love with this stamp set as soon as I saw it!  I colored the bunny and bear with copics and then cut them out using the Die-namics Snuggle Bunnies.  There are lots of sweet sentiments in this set too.  I cut the patterned paper with the Stitched Rectangle Die from Your Next Stamp and I used My Favorite Thing's Die-namics Stitched Circle STAX to cut the yellow polka-dot paper.  I added a few enamel dots to finish my card. 

Copics used:

Bunny and Bear - E33, E31, E30, E50

Bunny ears & face, Bear ears & feet - E00, E000, E000

Shirt - C3, C1 and YG17, YG25, YG03, YG01

 

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see the fabulous projects by the rest of the DT! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Snuggle Bunnies
Paper:  Echo Park - Spring; Neenah
Other:  Copics, MFT Snuggle Bunnies Die-namics, MFT Stitched Circle Stax, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, black glaze pen, enamel dots

Thinking Of Mew

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for Danni, a sweet blogging buddy. 

Danni has received my card so it's safe to post it on my blog now.  She recently adopted two kitty furbabies, so I just had to use this Pure Innocence Feline Better stamp set to make a card for her.  I colored the images with copics and then used a black glaze pen on their eyes.  I cut the rectangles with my Stitched Rectangle Die  set and then added a few colorful enamel dots to finish my card.  Danni was having a not-so-great day when she received my card and I'm so happy I was able to bring a smile to her face that day.   

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  My Favorite Things - Pure Innocence Feline Better; Newton's Nook - sentiment
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, MFT PI Feline Better Die-namics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, black glaze pen, enamel dots

Look Whooo's Having A Birthday

Good morning!  I have a fun and colorful birthday card to share today.

This cute owl is from Pink and Main's What A Hoot stamp set - I love how he's peeking out of the box!  There are several fun owl images and cute sentiments in this set so be sure to stop by Pink and Main's shop to check it out!  I colored the image with copics and paper-pieced the gift box.  Then I used the coordinating die to cut out the owl.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die from Your Next Stamp to cut the designer paper.  I applied Glossy Accents to the owl's beak used my Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen on the ribbon and bow.  I wrapped some twine around my card and then added a few enamel dots.   

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

Stamp:  Pink and Main - What A Hoot
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Hip Hip Hooray; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Pink and Main What A Hoot Dies, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, Glossy Accents, Doodlebug Design enamel dots, twine

The Challenge #74 - Masculine Inspiration

Good morning, I hope you had an enjoyable weekend.  Today starts a new challenge over at Always Playing With Paper's The Challenge.

Our challenge this week is a masculine challenge and we have a great picture to inspire you!  I used the tractor, fence, and chicken from My Favorite Thing's Farm-tastic stamp set.  There are lots of cute farm animals and sentiments included in this set so it's perfect for lots of different occasions!  I colored everything with copics and then used the coordinating die-namics to cut them out.  I used Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die to cut the fun plaid paper.  The ovals were cut with Spellbinders oval dies and I sponged Mowed Lawn and Tumbled Glass distress inks for the ground and sky.  The sentiment is stamped on a banner I cut using the Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX.

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see the fabulous projects by the rest of the DT.  I hope you find some time to play along in the challenge. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita
Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Farm-tastic
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, MFT Die-namics Farm-tastic, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, Distress Inks, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX

Your Next Stamp - May Feature Day

Good morning!  Today is Feature Day over on the Your Next Stamp Blog, which means that the team is sharing new samples featuring the YNS products.  Our theme this month is "flowers".

I used several stamps and dies to create my card.  I started by cutting a piece of white cardstock with the Stitched Rectangle Die Set and then I stenciled some clouds.  I used the little birds from Word Critters Collection - Spring Birds and the fence is from the Jessica with her Horse set.  I colored them with copics, used the coordinating die sets to cut them out, and then adhered them to my card base with foam dots for some dimension. 

Karen is having a special sale in honor of her son's birthday so be sure to stop by the YNS Shop to pick up those products you've been wanting!

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

I'm Glad We're Friends

Happy Thursday!  I've got a sweet little bunny card to share with you today.

This little cutie is from My Favorite Thing's new Snuggle Bunnies stamp set.  Lots of cute bunnies and bears with great sentiments included too!  I love this stamp set and I've already made several cards with it that I'll be sharing on my blog in the near future.  I decided I would play along with the MFT Color Challenge 45 - I love the bright colors in this challenge!  I colored this little snuggle bunny with copics and used a black glaze pen on his (her?) nose.  I cut the bunny out using the Die-namics Snuggle Bunnies die and adhered it to some circles that I cut with the Die-namics Stitched Circle STAX dies.  I cut the pattern paper with the Die-namics Inside & Out Stitched Rounded Rectangle STAX die.  I added a few bright enamel dots to finish my card.

Copics used:

Bunny - W3, W1, W0, R30

Bunny ears - E00, E000, E0000

Shirt - RV66, RV55, RV63, YG25, YG03, YG01

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous day!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
MFT Color Challenge 45

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Snuggle Bunnies
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, MFT Die-namics Snuggle Bunnies, MFT Die-namics Stitched Circle STAX, MFT Die-namics Inside & Out Stitched Rounded Rectangle STAX, enamel dots

The Challenge #73 - Inspiration

Good morning, I hope you had an enjoyable weekend.  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our new challenge over at Always Playing With Paper's The Challenge.
 

Our challenge this week is an inspiration challenge and we have a beautiful picture to inspire you.  I cut a piece of water color paper with Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die , stamped the WPlus9 Doodle Buds flowers, and then colored them with distress inks.  I also added a few sequins for some sparkle.  This is a very quick and easy card that I think would put a smile on anyone's face.  
  

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see the fabulous projects by the rest of the DT.  I hope you find some time to play along in the challenge. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  WPlus9 - Doodle Buds
Paper:  Water Color; Neenah
Other:  Distress Inks, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, sequins

ConGRADulations

Good morning!  It's that time of year when lots of graduations are happening so I thought I'd pop on and share a quick and easy graduation card.

This adorable owl is from Pink and Main's Grad Owl clear stamp.  I just love those huge glasses he (or she?) is wearing.  I think I had some that were that large back in the day lol.  I colored the image with copics and then used some Glossy Accents on the owl's beak and claws.  I really think the Glossy Accents would look fabulous on the glasses but my bottle was almost empty and I was afraid I would run out of gloss halfway through the glasses.  I used some fun star paper from Doodlebug Design.  The stamp set includes several great sentiments to choose from.

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
Pink and Main Challenge #9  -  Anything Goes

Stamp:  Pink and Main - Grad Owl
Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Spellbinders Circle Dies, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, Glossy Accents

Your Next Stamp - Sketch and Color Challenge #39

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 Word Critters Collection - Gardening Birds clear stamp set to make this fun card.  Now really, isn't that sentiment hilarious with this image?  I colored everything with copics and then cut them out with the coordinating dies.    I used my Stitched Rectangle Die to cut the pattern paper and the white cardstock.  I cut some green cardstock with the Spring/Summer Scene die for the ground and then I used the Puffy Cloud Border die to cut the blue cloud for the sentiment.

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 fabulous projects by the rest of the DT!

Thank you so much for stopping by.   

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp - Word Critters Collection-Gardening Birds
Paper:  Pebbles - Family Ties; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Word Critters Collection-Gardening Birds Dies, YNS Stitched Rectangle dies, YNS Puffy Cloud Border die, YNS Spring/Summer Scene die

A Little Birdie Told Me ...

Hello all!  I hope you're having a great week so far.  I have a fun birthday card to share today.

This adorable cat is from the Newton's Birthday Flutter clear stamp set.  Newton is such a cutie and I absolutely love that sentiment - too funny!  If you haven't checked out the Newton's Nook stamps before be sure to stop by their shop and have a peek - there are lots of great stamps to choose from!  I colored this kitty with copics and then cut the tag using the SugarPea Designs' Gift Tag SugarCuts die.  I used Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die to cut my pattern paper - I love that stitched edge.  

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:
Crafting From The Heart Challenge 111  -  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew Challenge 112  -  Anything Goes
Inky Paws Challenge #31  -  Sketch

Stamp:  Newton's Nook - Newton's Birthday Flutter
Paper:  Echo Park - Happy Summer; Neenah
Other:  Copics, SPD SugarCuts Gift Tag die, YNS Stitched Rectangle die, twine, button 

The Challenge #72 - Color Inspiration

Good morning!  I hope you had a fabulous and fun weekend.   Today I'm sharing a card I made for the new challenge over at Always Playing With Paper's The Challenge.  Each week we have a different type of challenge and this week it's a color challenge.  I hope you play along!

I used this adorable bird from the Birdie Notes stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh.  Cute little bird, right?  I cut the patterned paper with the Stitched Rectangle Die from Your Next Stamp.  I stamped the bird on Neenah cardstock and colored it with copics.  Then I used My Favorite Thing's Stitched Circle Stax to cut out the image.  The sentiment banner was cut using My Favorite Thing's Fishtail Flags Layers Stax. 

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see the beautiful work by the rest of the DT! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Stamp:  Pretty Pink Posh - Birdie Notes
Paper:  Pebbles - Family Ties; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, MFT Stitched Circle Stax, MFT Fishtail Flags Layers

SugarPea Designs - Sweet 2 Repeat Blog Hop

Hello friends!

It’s time for our Sweet 2 Repeat Blog Hop!  Now that so many of you have our April Product Release in your hot little hands, our Pod Squad of designers have geared up to inspire you with even MORE creative possibilities featuring our newest and hottest products!

I used the Funky Wreath - Spring Addition to stamp some colorful flowers and greenery and then used the coordinating SugarCuts to cut out all the images.  I cut a piece of watercolor paper using the SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Rectangles and water colored the background using distress inks.  I used the SugarCuts - Chatterbox Journal Card and the Chatterbox Sentiments stamp set to create the sentiment.  I added some sequins from the Sea Spray Sparkly Shaker Selection to give my card a bit of sparkle.    

 

Would you like to WIN a $20 gift certificate to spend on some SugarPea Designs of your own?  Please visit with each of our design team members listed below and leave a comment for your chance to win!

 

Amy Rohl

 

Anita Madden

Brianna Loeffelbein

Chaitali Narla

Dana Joy

Isha Gupta

Jenny Peterson

Lori Tecler

Stacey Schafer

Amy Kolling

Tracy Valure

Vera Yates

Wendy McDonald-McGaffey

 

Enjoy the hop!

Hugs, Anita