Jingle All The Way

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a Christmas card using another fabulous digital design from Skogstokiga Digital Stamps & Art.

If you're not familiar with Skogstokiga stamps, Petra Maria is the Swedish artist that creates these cute digis and she sells them through her blog.  You can also find her on Instagram at Skogstokiga_Design.  This sweet puppy with his Christmas gifts is called "Mischievous Santa - Dog" and you can find him here.  I colored this image with copics and then diecut the panel with a stitched rectangle die.  I used a white gel pen to add some highlights.  I used a black glaze pen on the puppy's eyes and added some Glossy Accents to nose.  Be sure to stop by Petra Maria's blog to see more of her adorable images.

Copics Used:

Puppy - E33, E31, E30, E50

Puppy Nose - N8, N6, N4

Puppy Tongue - E04, E02, E01, E00

Hat - R59, R37, R35, R22

Hat Fur - C3, C1, Colorless Blender

Gifts - BG09, BG05, BG01, B000, R85, R83, R81, RV10, YG17, YG03, YG01

Ground - W2, W1, W0

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Skogstokiga - Mischievous Santa-Dog; Sentiment - The Greeting Farm
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Merry Little Christmas; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Stitched Rectangle Dies, black glaze pen, Glossy Accents, white gel pen, enamel dots

Oh, What Fun

Good morning!  I hope you're having a great week so far.  Today I'm sharing a Christmas card featuring a cute set from The Greeting Farm.

These adorable foxes are from the Oh, What Fun stamp set.  I colored the foxes with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used a black glaze pen on their eyes and noses.  To create the background, I stamped the tree from the set with Versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.  Next I sponged on distress inks and flicked on some water.  I diecut the snowdrift and adhered it to the inked panel and then stamped one of the sentiments from the set.  I used foam tape to adhere the foxes.  Be sure to check out this stamp set because there are other cute foxes and accessories.

Copics Used:

Foxes - E09, E15, E13, E11 and W3, W2, W1, W0

Green - G28, G24, G21, G40

Red - R59, R37, R35, R05

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge  -  Anything Goes

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Oh, What Fun
Paper:  Neenah; watercolor paper
Other:  Copics, My Favorite Things Snowdrift Die, white embossing powder, distress inks, black glaze pen

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a Christmas card featuring another adorable image from Sassy Cheryl's. 

This image is called Holiday Hugs.  Although I've used this image to make a Christmas card I think it could be used for other occasions as well, such as a winter birthday card.  I printed the image on Neenah and diecut it with a stitched square die.  I colored the image with copics and added some Glamour Dust to the ground snow.  I also added some Glamour Dust and an enamel dot to the diecut snowflake.  I'm slowly but surely building up a stash of Christmas cards ... yeah me!  Be sure to stop by Cheryl's shop to check out all the beautiful digis she has.

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, R00

Hair - YR23, Y26, Y21

Coat - R59, R46, R24, R22 and C3, C1, Colorless Blender

Hat - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40 and E01, E000

Pants - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40

Mittens - E47, E44, E43, E42

Shoes - R59, R46, R24, R22

Bear - C3, C1, Colorless Blender, R20, R00

Bear's Nose - N8, N6

Scarf - BG78, BG75, BG72

Snow - BG01, BG000

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a fantastic day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Sassy Cheryl's - Holiday Hugs; Your Next Stamp - sentiment
Paper:  Carta Bella - Winter Fun; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Glamour Dust, My Favorite Things Snowflake die, My Favorite Things flag die, enamel dot

Simply Sweet Christmas Inspiration Hop

 

 

Welcome to the first ever Simply Sweet Christmas Inspiration Hop! 

Lesley, from Always Playing With Paper, invited her bloggy pals from The Challenge Design Team to join her in an inspiration hop focusing on LAST MINUTE SIMPLE YET SWEET Christmas cards or tags.  If you need some last-minute inspiration, you've come to the right place!

Please hop along and be sure to visit each of the blogs.  There's lots of inspiration and ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

 

 

 

I began my card by cutting an A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") panel of Bristol Smooth paper.  I used washi tape to tape off an area @ 1 5/8" x 5 1/2".  I used the beautiful snowflakes from Pink & Main's Flurries stamp set.  I ran my anti-static tool over the area, then used VersaMark Ink to stamp the snowflakes.  I used WOW Bright White Superfine Embossing Powder to heat emboss the snowflakes.  Next, I sponged Peacock Feathers and Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Inks over the snowflakes.  I spattered some water drops over the inks and then dried them using a paper towel.  I also used the towel to wipe off any ink from the snowflakes.  I stamped the sentiment using the Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Ink and finished my card by added a few clear sequins.  This was a very quick and easy card.  If you have a MISTI you can place all of the snowflake stamps on the tool and stamp them all at one time, and the distress oxide inks blend so easily on the Bristol paper.

 

Please hop along and be sure to visit each of the blogs.  There's lots of inspiration and ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

Lesley O'Connor

 

Anita Madden  (You are Here)

 Broni Holcombe

Claire Broadwater

Julee Tilman

 Kelly Lunceford

Kim Heggins

Lori Tecler

Nance Salkeld

Nina Forsyth

Rachel Bergfeld

Vicki Finger

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Joy

Good morning!  If you celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you had a fabulous day with loved ones.  Today I'm sharing a quick and easy Christmas card featuring a sweet little image from Love Cynthia. 

This sweet little gingerbread girl (or boy) is from the Happy Holidays stamp set.  Be sure to check out this set as the images are all so adorable and there are lots of cute kids to choose from. I colored this gingerbread girl with copics and then fussy cut her.  I used a black glaze pen on the eyes.  I diecut the Joy word several times using the Joy die-namics from My Favorite Things and glued them together for some dimension.  I added a few enamel dots to embellish my card.  Be sure to stop by the Love Cynthia shop because she has lots of adorable stamp sets available, including a brand new release!

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, R00

Hair - C7, C5, C3

Gingerbread Outfit - E33, E31, E30, E50, R46, R24, R22, C1

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Love Cynthia - Happy Holidays
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, MFT Joy Die-namic, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Dies, enamel dots, black glaze pen

Max's Charlie Brown Tree

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an adorable image from Sassy Cheryl's. 

This image is called Max's Charlie Brown Tree.  I think this image is adorable and I love the look on his sweet face!  I printed the image on Neenah and diecut it with a stitched rectangle die.  I colored the image with copics and added some Glamour Dust to the star.  I applied Wink of Stella clear glitter and Glossy Accents to the red ornament.  Be sure to stop by Cheryl's shop to check out all the beautiful digis she has.

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, R00

Sweater - B97, B95, B93, B91

Hat, Mittens, Shorts - E89, E87, E84, E81

Shoes - E29, E27,E25, E23

Pot - E08, YR18, YR14, YR12

Tree - YG17

Star - Y38, Y18, Y15, Y13, Y11

Ornament - C5, C3, C1, R59, R46, R29, R27, R24

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Hugs, Anita
Stamp:  Sassy Cheryl's - Max's Charlie Brown Tree

Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, Stitched Rectangle Die, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust 

Sending You Flurries of Warm Wishes

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing another card I made as a guest designer for Pink & Main.

These beautiful snowflakes and the sentiment are from the Flurries set.  I cut a panel of Bristol paper and stamped the snowflakes with Versamark ink.  I used white embossing powder and heat embossed the snowflakes.  Next I sponged distress oxide inks in Peacock Feathers and Cracked Pistachio, flicked on water, and then dried the panel with a paper towel.  I stamped the sentiment on a strip of vellum and heat embossed it also.  I wrapped the ends of the vellum around the Bristol panel before adhering it to my cardbase.  Lastly, I added a few sequins to give the card a little bit of sparkle.  This set includes so many pretty snowflakes so be sure to stop by the shop and check it out! 

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you have a fabulous week!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Pink & Main - Flurries
Paper:  Bristol Smooth,vellum
Other:  Peacock Feathers and Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide Inks, WOW white embossing powder, sequins

Hello Fall

Good morning!  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend so far.  Today I'm sharing a fall card featuring a cute set from The Greeting Farm.

These cute stamps are from the Hello Fall set.  I colored the images with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used a black glaze pen on their eyes and noses and used a white gelly pen to add polka dots to the bunny's scarf.  I cut the scalloped edge with a die from My Favorite Things and then sponged some Fossilized Amber distress oxide ink onto the cardstock.   I added a few enamel dots to finish my card. 

Copics Used:

Wolf - E09, E15, E13, E11, E21, E30, BG18, BG57, BG53, BG000

Bunny - W2, W1, W0, E01, E00, E000, E08, YR18, YR14, YR12

Pie - C5, C3, C1, E57, E55, E53

Acorn - E44, E43, E42, E25, E23, E21

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Hello Fall
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, black glaze pen, white gelly pen, enamel dots

Peace On Earth

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an adorable image from Sassy Cheryl's. 

This is a new image that Cheryl just added to the shop and it's called Making Memories.  I fell in love with this sweet image as soon as I saw it ... I just love that polar bear and penguins cuddling together!  I printed the image on Neenah and diecut the cardstock with a stitched rectangle die.  I colored the image with copics and added a little bit of Glamour Dust to the ground snow and the igloo.  I added some enamel dots to finish off the card.  Be sure to stop by Cheryl's shop to check out all the beautiful digis she has. 

Copics Used:

Bear - W2, W1, W0, R30, R00

Bear Nose & Paws - W7, W5, W3

Penguins - C7, C5, C3, and BV20, C1

Penguins Beaks & Feet - Y38, Y35, Y15, Y13

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Sassy Cheryl's - Making Memories; Sentiment - The Greeting Farm
Paper:  Carta Bella - Winter Fun; Neenah
Other:  Copics, Glamour Dust, enamel dots 

Holiday Wishes

Good morning!  I hope your week is off to a great start.  Today I'm sharing a Christmas card using another fabulous digital design from Skogstokiga Digital Stamps & Art.

Petra Maria is the Swedish artist that created this cute digi and she sells them through her blog.  You can also find her on Instagram at Skogstokiga_Design.  The little girl is "Digi Christmas Girl in Santa Hat and Doll".  I colored this sweet girl and her doll with copics.  I diecut both the image panel and my dp with a stitched rectangle die.  I diecut the bow with a My Favorite Things die.  I used a white gel pen to add some and I used a black glaze pen on the doll's eyes.  Be sure to stop by Petra Maria's blog to see more of her adorable images!

Copics Used:

Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20, R30

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41

White - W2, W1, W0

Red - R59, R37, R35, R32

Pink - R89, R85, R83, R81, RV10

Doll Dress - BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10

Buttons on Dress - C5, C3, C1

Shoes - N8, N6, N4

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp - Skogstokiga Digital Stamps - Digi Girl in Santa Hat and Doll
Paper:  Wild Rose Studio - Festive Wishes; Neenah
Other:  Copics, white gel pen, black glaze pen, Your Next Stamp Stitched Rectangle Dies, My Favorite Things Beautiful Bows Die