Have A Delightful Day

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a fun card that I made for the My Favorite Things Color Challenge 55.

These adorable images are from the Sweet Forest Friends stamp set.  I colored them with copics and diecut them with the Die-namics Sweet Forest Friends dies.  I used the Die-namics Rolling Hills to diecut the hill and fence and then used the Die-namics Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frames to diecut the frame for my scene.  I used a Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the flowers and a black glaze pennon the bunny eyes.  I used the colors for the MFT Color Challenge 55.

Thank so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Sweet Forest Friends
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, black glaze pen, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, MFT Die-namics: Sweet Forest Friends, Rolling Hills, and Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frames 

Pick Of The Patch

Good morning!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Today I'm sharing a fall card featuring a sweet scarecrow from Pink and Main.

 

 

These images are from the Scarecrows clear stamp from Pink and Main.  I colored them with copics and diecut them with the Scarecrow Dies. I used my Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the overall buttons and a black glaze pen on the scarecrow eyes.  I used some colorful Doodlebug Design papers on my card and finished it with a few of their matte sprinkle dots.

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
Pink & Main Challenge #14  -  Fall/Halloween

Stamp:  Pink & Main - Scarecrows
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Flea Market; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Pink and Main Scarecrow Dies, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Dies, My Favorite Things Fishtail Flags Layers STAX Die, white gel pen, black glaze pen, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, Doodlebug Design Fall Matte Sprinkles

The Challenge #83 - Christmas Photo Inspiration

Good morning!  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 a Christmas photo inspiration challenge and we have a beautiful picture to inspire you.  I used the cute BB Beast Friends, colored everything with copics, and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  The pretty dp is Sugar Plum from My Mind's Eye and I cut the panel using the Die-namics Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX.  I cut the snow drift with the Die-namics Snow Drifts die, and the snowflake with the Die-namics Snow Flakes die.  I used Glamour Dust on the hat band and pom and then added an enamel dot to the center of the snowflake. 

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see what the rest of the DT created this week.  I hope you find some time to play along in the challenge. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
My Favorite Things WSC #303

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - BB Beast Friends
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Sugar Plum; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Glamour Dust, Black glaze pen, enamel dot, MFT Die-namics: BB Beast Friends, Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX, Snowflakes, Snow Drifts

Snow Fun

Good morning!  Today I thought I'd share a Christmas card I made using some fun Your Next Stamp stamps and dies.

This cute penguin is from the Waddles - Snow Fun stamp set.  Be sure to stop by and check out this set because it has the cutest little penguins, along with fantastic sentiments!  I colored this penguin with copics and diecut him using the Waddles - Snow Fun die set.  I added some Glamour Dust to his hat and Glossy Accents to his beak and feet.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die set to cut the panels and I used the Spring/Summer Scene due to cut the snowdrift.  The snowflake was diecut with the Winter Fun Tag Die set and I covered it with Glamour Dust and an enamel dot in the center. 

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Waddles-Snow Fun
Paper:  DoodlebugDesign - Sugarplums; Neenah
Other:  Copics, YNS Waddles-Snow Fun Die, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, YNS Winter Fun Tag Die set, YNS Spring/Summer Scene Die set, Glamour Dust, enamel dot

Bushels of Blessings

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a fall card featuring a sweet little scarecrow.

This little cutie is from the Scarecrows clear stamp from Pink and Main.  There are some adorable images along with fun sentiments included in this set so be sure to check it out.  I colored everything with copics and diecut them with the Scarecrow Dies.  I added some polka-dots to the overalls and hat with a white gel pen and used my Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the overall buttons.  I used a black glaze pen on the scarecrow eyes and the bird's eyes, and then applied some Glossy Accents to the bird's beak and claws.  I used some colorful Doodlebug Design papers on my card and finished it with a few of their matte sprinkle dots. 

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
Pink & Main Challenge #14  -  Fall/Halloween

Stamp:  Pink & Main - Scarecrows
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Flea Market; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Pink and Main Scarecrow Dies, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Dies, My Favorite Things Stitched Circle STAX Die, My Favorite Things Fishtail Flags Layers STAX Die, Glossy Accents, white gel pen, black glaze pen, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, Doodlebug Design Fall Matte Sprinkles

The Cat's Pajamas Release Blog Hop

Thank you for joining us for The Cat's Pajamas Winter Blog Hop!  You should have arrived here from Stacey's blog.

This card uses the new stamp set This Could Be Vodka.  Don't you just love the name of this new set lol?  It's perfect for making cards for all your coffee and tea loving friends!  I colored the image with copics and added a few enamel dots for embellishment.
  
 

Your next stop on the hop will be Jessie's blog.  If you get lost along the way you can always stop by The Cat's Pajamas Blog for the blog hop lineup.

Thank you for joining the hop!

Hugs, Anita

Warm Wishes

Good morning!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  I found some time to make a card for the My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge 302.

I used this cute little penguin roasting marshmallows from the BB Toasty Greetings stamp set.  I colored the penguin and his roaring fire with copics and then diecut them with the coordinating die-namics.  I used distress inks to watercolor a panel I cut using the Die-namics Wonky Stitched Rectangle STAX.  I cut the snow drift with the Die-namics Snow Drifts and added some Glamour Dust to the snow drift to make it look frosty.  I used my Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen on the fire to give it some shimmer.  I used a black glaze pen on the penguin's eyes and then added a few clear sequins to finish my card.

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - BB Toasty Greetings
Paper:  Neenah; watercolor panel
Other:  Copics, distress inks, MFT Die-namics, black glaze pen, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen, sequins   

Sunny Studio Stamps Winter Release

Good morning everyone!  I've got some fun cards featuring the Sunny Studio Winter Release stamps.  I was so excited when Mendi, the owner of Sunny Studio Stamps, asked me to be a guest designer using her adorable stamps!

I love making shaker cards and I thought the elements in Gleeful Reindeer set would be perfect for making a Christmas scene shaker card.  I colored the reindeer, trees, and gifts with copics and diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used distress inks to watercolor the sky.  I used one of the snowflakes from the stamp set along with embossing powder to make the white snowflakes.  I added some snowy hills to the scene and adhered all the images.  I cut a frame from white cardstock and added acetate and sequins to complete this fun shaker card. 

 

I also used the Gleeful Reindeer stamps and dies to make this card.  I colored the reindeer and tree with copics and then I applied Glossy Accents to the reindeer's nose and hooves.  I added a ribbon and twine to a tag that I cut with the Tag Topper Dies - Traditional.  I added a few sequins to the tag to give it a little sparkle.

I used the Mug Hugs stamps and coordinating dies for this card.  The images in this set are so perfect for making cards and gift tags for all your coffee and hot chocolate loving friends.  I made my background for this card by heat embossing the sentiment and heart using white embossing powder.  I diecut the cup and paper-pieced the kraft band on the cup.  I colored all the hearts with colored pencil and wrapped some baker's twine around the top of the card.  I used foam tape to "pop up" the cup on a circle of vellum.

I also used the Mug Hugs stamps and dies to make this Christmas card in non-traditional colors.  I used distress ink to watercolor the soft background, and then added some designer paper and gold glitter paper to the card base.  I colored the images with copies and adhered them to the card using some foam tape.  I added a few gold sequins to finish my card.
 
Be sure to stop by the Sunny Studio Blog to see all inspiring projects that Mendi and her DT have shared using the Winter Release.  You'll find lots more inspiration for not only the sets I used, but all her other amazing stamps and dies too.  

Thank you, Mendi, for inviting me to do this guest spot!  I had so much fun playing with these adorable products.

Hugs, Anita

The Challenge #82 - Inspiration Challenge

Good morning friends!  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 used the sweet mermaid and fish from Taylored Expressions' Mermaid Kisses and Oceans of Fun stamp set.  I colored everything with copics and then diecut the images with the coordinating dies.  I used my Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the mermaid to give her a little sparkle.   The fun paper is from Doodlebug Design, as are the "bubble" enamel dots.

Be sure to stop by The Challenge to see what the rest of the DT created this week.  I hope you find some time to play along in the challenge. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Taylored Expressions - Mermaid Kisses and Oceans of Fun Stamp and Die Combo
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Under The Sea; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, black glaze pen, Doodlebug Shape Sprinkles - Bubbles

The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek - Day 4

The Cat's Pajamas is continuing to share peeks of their new release and I'm back again today joining them as a guest designer.

This card uses the new stamp set Penguin Joy.  There are so many cute and fun sentiments in this set.  One of the great things about these cute penguins is they don't require much coloring.  That's great if you need to make some fast and easy cards, right?  I colored the image with copics.  My card is CAS - I just simply added some ribbon tied into a bow.

Be sure to stop by The Cat's Pajamas Blog for more fabulous peeks!  Also be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win! 

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Cat's Pajamas - Penguin Joy
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Sugar Plum; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, ribbon

The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek - Day 3

The Cat's Pajamas is sharing peeks of their new release and I'm joining them again today as a guest designer.

This card uses the new stamp set Winter Style and the Joy Die.  This set has so many gorgeous images - perfect for making either Christmas or winter cards.  I used distress inks to watercolor my background panel.  Once that was dry I stamped the ornaments and snowflakes with Versamark ink and heat-embossed the panel with silver embossing powder.  I used the Joy die to cut three sentiments and then glued them together to give them some dimension.  Once again I applied Versamark ink and heat-embossed the sentiment with silver embossing powder.  Lastly, I added a few clear sequins.  The Joy die is available for direct purchase or it's free with a $65.00 purchase!

Be sure to stop by The Cat's Pajamas Blog for more fabulous peeks!  Also be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Cat's Pajamas - Winter Style
Paper:  watercolor paper
Other:  Distress Inks, WOW Silver Embossing Powder, sequins

The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek - Day 2

The Cat's Pajamas is sharing peeks of their new release and I'm joining them again today as a guest designer.

This card uses the new stamp set Santa Is Coming.  This set has such fun images - I love it!  I colored the image with copics and used my Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the little ornament car.  I added Glossy Accents to the tires.  I used the Hill & Dale Die to cut the tree-lined snowdrift and then used the Roller Die to create the slider for the car.   
 

Be sure to stop by The Cat's Pajamas Blog for more fabulous peeks!  Also be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Cat's Pajamas - Santa Is Coming
Other:  TCP Hill & Dale Die, TCP Roller Die, Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Glamour Dust

Happy Harvest

I just wanted to pop on here an share an easel card I made with some Lawn Fawn products.

This cute scarecrow and his accessories are from the Happy Harvest stamp set.  I colored everything with copics and then diecut the images with the coordinating Happy Harvest Lawn Cuts. 

I used a black glaze pennon the scarecrow and birds' eyes and added Glossy Accents to the birds' beaks.  Lastly I added a few enamel dots using Ranger's Enamel Accents.  

I'm entering my card in the pinterest inspired Lawnscaping Challenge #139.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Lawn Fawn - Happy Harvest
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, Happy Harvest Lawn Cuts, black glaze pen, Glossy Accents, Ranger Enamel Accents

The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek - Day 1

I'm so excited to be joining The Cat's Pajamas team as a guest designer for the Sneak Peeks of their new release! 

 

I used the adorable set called Big Cups - lots of cute penguins and fun sentiments are included in this set.  I used copics for the penguin's feet and the cup.  I also used some Glossy Accents on his feet for some shine. 

 

 

The Cat's Pajamas also has a new challenge starting today.  The challenge is beverages ... how perfect is that?

 

Be sure to stop by The Cat's Pajamas Blog for more fabulous peeks!  Also be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win! 

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Cat's Pajamas - Big Cups
Paper:  Doodlebug Design - Frosty Friends; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Glossy Accents, enamel dots

 

 

You're My Beast Friend

Good morning!  I picked up the adorable BB Beast Friends from MFT's latest release and found some time to play with it this weekend. 

I colored this cute yeti with my copics and then diecut him (her?) with the Die-namics BB Beast Friends die.  I sponged some distress ink on a strip of watercolor paper and then spritzed on water to bleach some spots.  I used the Die-namics Stitched Circle Frames to cut a circle of white cardstock and then used the Die-namics Stitched Snow Drifts to cut the snowy hill.  I added a couple of the diecut trees and then used foam dots to adhere the yeti.  I combined the sketch from the MFTWSC301 Sketch Challenge and the colors from the MFT Color Challenge 54.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a fabulous week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - BB Beast Friends
Paper:  Neenah; Strathmore w/c paper
Other:  Copics, distress ink, MFT Die-namics BB Beast Friends, MFT Die-namics Stitched Circle Frames, MFT Stitched Snow Drifts, black glaze pen       

The Challenge #81 - Color Inspiration

Good morning!  I hope you have a fun weekend planned!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our 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 find some time to play along!

I used a chubby snowman called Playful Snowman from Whipper Snapper Designs.  I stamped the snowman on Neenah cardstock and then diecut him using a stitched rectangle die.  I sponged distress ink on the background and colored the snowman with copics.  I added a snowflake with a little pearl and that finished off my card. 

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

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Whipper Snapper Designs - Playful Snowman
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress Ink, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Dies, My Favorite Things Snowflake Die, Glamour Dust, red pearl, white gel pen

I'm Bats About You

Good morning!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  I found some time to get inky and decided to make another Halloween card.

I used the Witch Way Candy stamp set from My Favorite Things.  This adorable set was recently retired but I was lucky enough to grab the last one off the shelf at my local stamp store.  I decided to play along with the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #300.  I stamped the bat, colored him with copics, then fussy cut him.  I used distress inks to create the dark sky background and a moon.  I diecut the moon using the Die-namics Stitched Circle STAX and then I used the Die-namics Circle Spinner Channels so that I could create a spinner card.  I love how the bat spins around on the card!  The cute sentiment is from the same set and I heat embossed it with white on a banner that I diecut using the Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:
My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge #300
The Paper Players PP315 - Happy Halloween

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Witch Way Candy
Paper:  Neenah, watercolor paper
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, MFT Die-namics, black glaze pen