Adorable Birthday

Good morning friends.  I hope you're having an awesome weekend so far.  I've got a sweet birthday card to share with you today!

I used one of the little elephants from the BB Adorable Elephants stamp set to make a card for some challenges over at My Favorite Things.  I colored the elephant and balloons with copics and diecut them with the Die-namics BB Adorable Elephants dies.  I used distress ink on the scalloped panel that I diecut using the Die-namics Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX die.  I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment on a banner that I diecut with the Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX die.  I used a black glaze pen on the elephant's eyes and used my Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the balloons. 

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
MFT Color Challenge 50
MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge 291

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - BB Adorable Elephants
Paper:  Watercolor paper; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress inks, Die-namics: BB Adorble Elephants, Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX, Fishtail Flags Layers STAX, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, black glaze pen, white acrylic paint

You Shore Are Sweet

Happy Thursday friends ... it's almost the weekend (yeah!!!).  I have a cute little mermaid swimming around on my blog today.

This sweet mermaid is Mishell ... isn't she adorable?  Mishell was part of The Splash Collection that is no longer available (sad, I know).  But you can find lots of other beautiful mermaids in The Greeting Farm shop.  I colored this cutie with copics and applied Liquid Pearls to her little necklace.  I made this card for a sweet little girl that loves mermaids - I hope she likes it.

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

 

Hugs, Anita

Party Owl Night Long

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

This cute owl is from Pink and Main's What A Hoot stamp set - don't you just love that sentiment?  I colored the image with copics and then added some white polka-dots to 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 and I used the Die-namics Stitched Circle STAX to cut the white cardstock.  I applied Glossy Accents to the owl's beak used my Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen on the ribbon and bow.  I finished my card with a few enamel dots.

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Pink and Main - What A Hoot
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Hip Hip Hooray
Other:  Copics, Pink and Main What a Hoot Dies, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, MFT Stitched Circle Dies, Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, white gel pen, Doodlebug Design Sprinkles - Birthday Boy

Ice Cream Pengy

Good morning!  I've got a sweet little ice-cream loving penguin to share with you today!

I used one of the adorable penguins from the Penguins in Paradise stamp set to make a card for the latest sketch challenge over at My Favorite Things.  I colored the penguin with copics and cut him out with the coordinating die-namics die.  The banners were cut using the Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX.  I stamped the sentiment on a banner I cut using the Die-namics Sentiment Strips die.  I applied Glossy Accents on the penguin's beak, feet, and the ice cream. Then I added a  few enamel dots to finish my card.

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge  -  Sketch 290

Stamp:  My Favorite Thing - Penguins in Paradise
Paper:  Echo Park - Happy Summer; Neenah
Other:  Copics, MFT Die-namics Penguins in Paradise, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX, MFT Die-namics Sentiment Strips, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Die, Glossy Accents, black glaze pen, enamel dots

Enjoy Your Day!

Good morning crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing a card using an adorable beach-themed digital stamp from Craftin Desert Divas.

This cute little bear is Little Bear Beach Day digital stamp.  Looks like she's having a fabulous day at the beach, right?  I printed the image on Neenah cardstock and colored it with my copics.  I diecut the image using Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die.  The fun and sunny pattern paper is from Doodlebug Design.  I stamped the sentiment on a banner I diecut using My Favorite Thing's Fishtail Flags Layers STAX die.  I used a black glaze pen on her eyes and nose and then added Glossy Accents to her drink.  I used my Wink of Stella clear glitter pennon the sun, hairbow, and the little heart.

Copics Used:

Bear - E31, E30, E50, R20, R30

Sand - E35, E33, E31, E30

Blue - BG05, BG01, B000

Green - YG17, YG03, YG01

Yellow - Y19, Y15, Y13, Y11

Pink - R85, R83, R81, RV10

Drink - YR15, YR12, YR00

Shells - Y38, Y35, Y15, Y13, R05, R02, R00

 

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

 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Craftin Desert Divas Beach Linky Party
Craftin Desert Divas Gallery July Digi Challenge - Beach Theme

Stamps:  Craftin Desert Divas - Little Bear Beach Day Digi Stamp; Sentiment - Newton's Nook
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Sunkissed; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Square Die, MFT Fishtail Flags Layers STAX Die, black glaze pen, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, Glossy Accents

You Make Me Smile

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card that I made for The Greeting Farm. 

Are you signed up to receive The Greeting Farm newsletter?  If so, you may have already seen my card in their "Here's A Tip" newsletter.  If you haven't signed up yet, be sure to do so.  I thought I'd pop on here and share my card with those that may not have already seen it.

I used the sweet Snuddle Anya and colored her with copics.  I wanted to add a little dimension to my card so I stamped, colored, and fussy cut an extra coffee mug and set of bunny slippers and used foam tabs to attach them onto the colored image.  You can't really see the dimension in this picture, but adding those elements with foam tape causes them to pop off the page a little.  This is a fun way to add some dimension to a card.  I used some cute paper from Doodlebug Design and then added some bright enamel dots.

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R30

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41

Shirt - RV66, RV55, RV63

Shorts and Barrette - YG17, YG03, YG01

Cup - BG05, BG01, B000

Slippers - C1, R00

Book - C3, C1

Ground - W2, W1, W0

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Snuddle Anya
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Bunnyville; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, black glaze pen, Glossy Accents, enamel dots, foam tabs

A Little Jelly Told Me

Good morning everyone!  I wanted to pop in and share a card I made with a cute and fun Taylored Expressions stamp and die combo.

I used the Oceans of Fun stamp and die combo to make this birthday card.  I stamped the images on Neenah cardstock, colored them with copics, and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  The cute pattern paper is by Doodlebug Design and I used Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die to cut that paper.  I used a cloud die to create the "rocks" at the bottom of my watery scene.  The little "bubbles" are Doodlebug Design shape sprinkles.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:
Share Joy Challenge #45

Stamp:  Taylored Expressions - Oceans of Fun Stamp & Die Combo
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Under The Sea; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Card, Spellbinders circle dies, MFT Fishtail Banner die, WOW Opaque Bright White Embossing Powder, distress ink, black glaze pen, Doodlebug Design Shape Sprinkles - Bubbles

Paper Smooches - Hey Sugar!

Good morning!  I hope you're having an amazing week so far.  I used a fun set of stamps and dies from Paper Smooches to make this card.

This cute popsicle stamp is from the Sugar Rush set - lots of fun, sweet images in this set!  I colored the popsicles with copics ... not much coloring required though so that was quick & easy.  After I colored the images I cut them out using the Sugar Rush Icons Dies and then added some Wink of Stella clear glitter pen to them.  I made a round card using some dies from Spellbinders and My Favorite Things.  The bright striped paper and sparkly enamel dots are from Doodlebug Design.

I'm entering my card in the Paper Smooches July Challenge - their challenge this month is "summer" so be sure to check out their challenge details. 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  Paper Smooches - Sugar Rush

Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Sunkissed; Neenah

Other:  Copics, Paper Smooches Sugar Rush Icons Dies, Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Dies, Spellbinders Standard Circles Dies, MFT Stitched Circle STAX, MFT Fishtail Flags Layers STAX, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, Doodlebug Designs Sprinkles - Summer Glitter Assortment

Older and Wiser

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

This little cutie is from Pink and Main's What A Hoot stamp set.  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 diecut him with the coordinating die.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die from Your Next Stamp to cut the designer paper and white cardstock.  The shaker pouch is from Impression Obsession and the sequins are from Craft Medley.  I applied Glossy Accents to the owl's beak and feet and used my Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen on the balloons. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
Marker Pop Challenge #99  -  It's All About Diecuts
Pink and Main Challenge #11  -  Shakers

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 Dies, Spellbinders Circle Die, Impression Obsession Small Shaker Card Pouch, Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, Craft Medley Sequins - Citrus and Rhythm & Blues

Let's Chill

Good morning!  I've got a sweet little penguin to share with you today!

I finally got my hands on this adorable Penguins in Paradise stamp set and thought I'd color one of these cuties up for the latest sketch challenge over at My Favorite Things.  I cut a panel of watercolor paper and then used distress inks to watercolor a striped background.  I colored the penguin with copics and cut him out with the coordinating die-namics die.  The sun was diecut using an older die-namics that I think has been discontinued.  I stamped the sentiment and diecut it using the Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX.  Then I added a few sequins just to give my card a bit of sparkle.

Copics used:

Penguin - C5, C3, C1, R20, Y38, Y35, Y19

Tube - C3, R46, R24, R22

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in these challenges:
My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge - Sketch 289
Marker Pop Challenge #99  -  It's All About Diecuts

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Penguins in Paradise
Paper:  Strathmore w/c paper, Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, MFT Die-namics Penguins in Paradise, MFT Die-namics Sun, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle die, black glaze pen, Glossy Accents, sequins

You Are So Sweet

Happy Sunday everyone!  I hope you're having a fun weekend.  I used a cute Avery Elle stamp and coordinating die to make today's card.

This fun image is from The Scoop clear stamp set.  Lots of cute images and matching sentiments too!  This image reminds me of my childhood.  We had an ice cream truck that came through our neighborhood every day.  As soon as we heard the music from that truck, we all ran in to ask our mother's for money to buy a treat.  I guess I'm showing my age here because I haven't seen an ice cream truck in years lol!  I colored the image with copics and used the coordinating Elle-ments dies to cut out the truck.  The die cuts out the window opening so I thought I'd add some acetate and make a shaker card.  I added some Glossy Accents to the truck's headlight, and then added a few enamel dots to finish my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Avery Elle - The Scoop
Paper:  Avery Elle - The Every Day Collection; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Avery Elle-ments - The Scoop, My Favorite Things Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX Die, acetate, foam tape, Glossy Accents, sequins    

Just Chicken In

I thought the title of this post was perfect since it's been awhile since I've posted on my blog.  My mojo seems to have gone on an extended vacation ... if you run into it would you please tell it to come home lol?

I thought I'd pop on here and share a card I made before my mojo disappeared.  I used the cute Taylored Expressions' Happy Hens stamp and combo die.  I colored the chicks with copics and diecut them with the coordinating die.  I embossed the kraft cardstock with the Chicken Wire embossing folder and I used the Build A Scene - Calendar die to diecut the fence, grass, sun and clouds. 

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

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
Share Joy Challenge 44  -  Sketch or Clean and Simple

Stamp:  Taylored Expressions - Happy Hens Stamp & Die Combo
Paper:  Authentique - Homestead; kraft; Neenah
Other:  Copics, TE Chicken Wire embossing folder, Spellbinders Circle dies, black glaze pen

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 June Product Release in your hands, the SPD designers have geared up to inspire you with even MORE creative possibilities featuring our newest and hottest products!

I chose a colorful paper from the new It's A Celebration Patterned Paper Collection for my card front.  I used the SugarCut - Birthday Journal Card to diecut the watercolor paper panel and the dark pink scalloped matting, and then applied a light wash of watercolor on the white panel.  I used that same SugarCut die to cut the cake and candle pieces from cardstock.  The sentiment is from the Bring On The Cake stamp set.  Lastly, I added a few pretty 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 (You're Here)

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

You're The Cream In My Coffee

Good afternoon!  Today I'm sharing a card using an adorable coffee-themed digital stamp from Craftin Desert Divas.

This cute little critter stamp is Coffee Friends and I think these two friends are having a fun time!  I printed the image on Neenah cardstock and colored it with my copics.  I diecut the image and the scalloped backing with SugarPea Designs' SugarCut - Birthday Journal Die.  I used Your Next Stamp's Stitched Rectangle Die to cut the pretty plaid paper from Doodlebug Design.  I added Glossy Accents to their noses and then used white acrylic paint to add some polka-dots to her dress and bow.  I used a black glaze pen on their eyes and lastly added some sequins for a bit of sparkle. 

Copics used:

Bear - E31, E30, E50, E00, E000, R02, R00

Green - YG23, YG03, YG21

Blue - BG05, BG01, B000

Pink - RV55, RV63, RV52

Yellow - Y13, Y11, Y000

Gray - C3, C1

 

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

 

Hugs, Anita

 

I would like to enter my card in this challenge:

Craftin Desert Divas Coffee Linky Party

 

Stamp:  Craftin Desert Divas - Coffee Friends

Paper:  Doodlebug Design; Neenah

Other:  Copics, SPD SugarCut - Birthday Journal Card Die, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, black glaze pen, Glossy Accents, white acrylic paint, sequins

 

What's The Word Around The Hen House?

Good morning everyone!  To those of you celebrating the 4th of July ... I hope you have an amazing day!  It's been a while since I've shared anything on my blog so I wanted to pop in and share a card I made with some fun Taylored Expressions products.

I used the Happy Hens Stamp & Die Combo to make this fun card.  I stamped the image on Neenah cardstock and colored it with copics.  I used the Stitched Square Die from Your Next Stamp to cut the stamped image.  The cute pattern paper is by Authentique and I used the Stitched Rectangle Die to cut the hen paper.  I added a few enamel dots to finish my card. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Taylored Expressions - Happy Hens Stamp & Die Combo
Paper:  Authentique - Homestead
Other:  Copics, YNS Stitched Rectangle Die, YNS Stitched Square Die, Bolt Droplets Enamel Dots