Have A Frightfully Sweet Halloween

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a Halloween card I made for a sweet blogging friend.  I'm pretty sure she's received it by now so it's safe to share it on my blog.

I used the adorable BB Frightfully Sweet stamp set from My Favorite Things.  I always fall in love with the Birdie Brown releases and this one was no exception.  I cut the stitched rectangle from Bristol card, applied distress inks, and spattered some water droplets.  I colored the cute little bunny and squirrel with copics and diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used a black glaze pen on the animal's eyes and the squirrel's nose.  And then I added a few sequins because I love sequins lol!

Copics Used:

Bunny - E42, E41, E40, R02, R00

Bowtie - YG17, YG03, YG01

Pumpkins - YR07, YR04, YR00

Cape - C7, C5, C3

Squirrel - E18, E15, E13, E11, E33, E31, E50

Hat - YG17, YG03, YG01

Bowtie - V17, V15, V12

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Anita 

MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge - Sketch 408

Good afternoon!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an adorable Birdie Brown stamp set from My Favorite Things.

This adorable little girl is from the BB Fall Friends stamp set.  I colored her with copics and then cut her out.  I used a black glaze pen on her eyes and I applied Nuvo Crystal Glaze on the jacket buttons. 

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E47, E25, E23, E21

Coat - G99, G94, G46, G43

Hat & Boots - E47, E44, E43, E42, E41

Scarf & Skirt - E09, YR18, YR14, YR12

Buttons - 100

I'm entering my card in the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge - Sketch 408

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

Hugs, Anita

Keeping Christmas Inspiration Hop

Welcome to the Keeping Christmas Inspiration Hop!  If you are looking for some inspiration for Christmas cards, you have come to the right place.  Our team has decided to do a monthly Keeping Christmas Inspiration Hop! We will be sharing Christmas creations on the 25th of each month.

The whole idea is to have some Christmas cards and projects in our stash all ready to go for December 2018!

I used the adorable Mug Hugs stamp set from Sunny Studio Stamps.  I stamped the mug of cocoa on Neenah cardstock and stamped it again on dp from Echo Park's A Perfect Winter 6x6 paper pad.  I diecut the cardstock mug using the coordinating die and then I fussy-cut and adhered the dp mug onto the cardstock mug.  I added shading to both the marshmallows and the mug with copics.  I stamped the sentiment onto white cardstock and used a circle die to diecut it.  I also diecut a scalloped circle and bow from red cardstock.  I added a few sequins to give my card some sparkle.

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!

Kelly Lunceford   
 

Anita Madden  (you are here) 

 Broni Holcombe 

 

Claire Broadwater

 

Julee Tilman

 

Kim Heggins

 

Lori Tecler

 

Nance Salkeld

 

Nina Forsyth

 

Rachel Bergfeld

 

Vicki Finger

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

 

Hugs, Anita

You Make Everything Sweet

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card that I posted over on The Greeting Farm Blog.

This little cutie is from the Nom Nom Nom stamp set that was released earlier this month.  I colored her with copics and applied Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the cupcake frosting.  I diecut her using the coordinating Nom Nom Nom Die Cuts and adhered her to the front of the card.  I also added a few clear sequins to give my card a little sparkle.

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E50

Dress - BG34, BG11, BG10

Cupcake - Y26, Y21, R85, R83,R81

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

Hugs, Anita

The Greeting Farm - October Release & Blog Hop

 It’s the 15th, and 3 new stamp sets for the OCTOBER RELEASE are now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! Our first set, NOM NOM NOM really shows that nothings beats food and friends! Next, HOLIDAY ANYA 6 features a gorgeous girl with her mug of hot cocoa and marshmallows. Finally, we have a set dedicated to the boys called OH BOYS! This one is perfect for all the men in your life.

 

 

I used the Nom Nom Nom stamp set and coordinating dies for my card.  I colored the images with copics and then used the coordinating dies to diecut these sweet little girls.  I diecut a frame from white cardstock and adhered a piece of dp behind the frame.  I adhered the girls with foam tape and added a few clear sequins. 

 

Copics Used:

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

Hair - YR18, YR14, YR12, YR000; R89, R85, R83, R81

Dress - BG09, BG05, BG01, B000

Skirt - YG17, YG03, YG01

Ice Cream Cone - E33, E31, R85, R83, R81, YG23, YG21, YG00, V17, V15, V12

Donut - E31, R85

 

To celebrate we are having a short BLOG HOP, where one lucky fan will take home all 4 sets!!  You have until OCTOBER 18th at 12pm CST/1pm EST to leave your comments on each Designer's Blog and The Greeting Farm Blog. We will announce the random winner later in the week.

TGF Design Team:

 

AMY

 

ANITA  (you are here)

 

CYNTHIA

 

JESSIE

 

MARTHA

 

STEPHANIE

 

THE GREETING FARM BLOG

This is a short hop so definitely worth playing along! And if you can't wait for the hop to be over, you can purchase these stamps along with their coordinating dies HERE.

 

We will have more cards featuring the new stamps from our Design Team Leaders starting tomorrow so be sure to stop back by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

 

Hugs, Anita

The Greeting Farm - October Previews Day 3

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of The Greeting Farm previews of the October release!  Today I'm sharing a card that features the new Oh Boys stamp set!  

This stamp set is so perfect for all the male cards you make!  There are lots of cute sentiments included too.  These images are small so they work perfectly for planners too.  I diecut some stitched circles and adhered them to my cardbase.  I colored these adorable fellas and colored them with copics.  I diecut them with the coordinating dies that will also be available on October 15th.  Then I stamped a few of the sentiments from the set.

Be sure to stop by on October 15th for our blog hop!  Meanwhile, stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the amazing team made with this adorable stamp.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

The Greeting Farm - October Previews Day 2

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of previews of The Greeting Farm October release!  Today I'm sharing the new Holiday Anya 6 stamp set!

I adore this sweet Anya!  Love, love, love her hair and she's just so sweet!  While she's perfect for Christmas cards,  she can really be used year-round.  I colored her with copics and added a few enamel dots.  The dp is some I've had in my stash forever.   

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E44, E43, E50
Clothes - YG17, YG03, YG01, R59, R37, R24
Boots - C7, C5, C3
Mugs - R22, R20, R30, R00; E40

Please stop by tomorrow for our third day of previews.  Meanwhile, be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the amazing team made with this adorable stamp.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Holiday Anya 6
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, enamel dots

The Greeting Farm - October Previews Day 1

Hello and welcome to Day 1 of The Greeting Farm previews of the October release!  Today I'm sharing a card that features the new Nom Nom Nom stamp set!

Aren't these little ones with their yummy food absolutely adorable? There are so many cute images and sentiments included in this set.  These images are small so they also work perfectly in planners!  I colored this sweet couple with copics and paired them with some fun Doodlebug Design papers.  I also added a few colorful enamel dots.

Copics Used:

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

Girl Hair - E44, E43, E42, E50
Boy Hair - 100, C7, C5, C3
Dress, Fry Box - R59, R37, R24
Burger - E59, E57; Y35; YG17, E33, E31, E30
Fries - Y26, Y21
Cupcake - Y26, Y21, RV55, RV63, RV10
Boy Boots - 100
Shirt - YG03, YG01
Pants - B97,B95, B93, B91 

I hope you stop back tomorrow for our second day of previews.  Meanwhile, be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see what the rest of the amazing team made with this adorable stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Nom Nom Nom
Paper: Neenah; Doodlebug Design
Other:  Copics, distress inks, enamel dots, Nuvo Crystal Glaze

Happy Hauntings

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an adorable Halloween image from Sunny Studio Stamps.

This cute little owl bumblebee trick-or-treater is from the Happy Owl-o-ween set.  This stamp set features this cute owl with lots of different Halloween costumes.  Be sure to stop by their shop and check out this adorable set!  The little bat is from the Halloween Cuties set.  I colored all the images with copics and then cut them out using the coordinating diecuts.  I added some Glamour Dust to the bumblebee wings and antennae, and I applied Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the beak, eyes, and claw.  I sponged distress inks onto a stitched rectangle and adhered the images with foam tape.  I also added a few clear sequins for some sparkle.

Copics Used:

Owl - E33, E31, E30, E50, E41

Costume - YR12, Y19, Y15, Y13, Y11 and C7, C5, C3, C1

Bat - C7, C5, C3, C1

Wings - B000

Basket - YR07, YR04, YR02

Thanks to much for stopping by!  I hope you have a beautiful day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Sunny Studio Stamps - Happy Owl-o-ween and Halloween Cuties
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, distress inks, Glamour Dust, Nuvo Crystal Glaze, sequins 

Halloween Phoebe

Good morning everyone!  I'm popping on today to share another Halloween card.

This sweet little witch is Halloween Phoebe from Your Next Stamp.  I started my card by inking some Bristol card with distress inks to create a night sky.  I diecut a stitched circle and again used distress inks to create a moon.  I stamped Phoebe on Neenah cardstock and colored her with copics.  I added white polka dots to her hatband with a white gel pen.  I diecut Phoebe and the black bats with the Halloween Phoebe Die Set.  I cut the hilly grass from black cardstock using the Forest Friends Scene Die Set, and I used the Spooky Halloween Scene Die Set to cut the trees from black cardstock.  

Copics Used: 

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

Hair - #47, E25, E23, E21

Dress - V09, V17, B15, V12

Cape, Hat, Boots - C7, C5, C3, C1

Hatband - YG17, YG03, YG01

Broom - E23, E21; E84, E81,Y15

 Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

I would like to enter my card in the following challenge:
YNS Fun Friday Challenge #98  -  Fall Fun

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp - Halloween Phoebe
Paper:  Neenah; Bristol
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, white gel pen, YNS dies 

Boo-Yah!

Hello everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card that I posted over on The Greeting Farm Blog.

I love making Halloween cards!  They're one of my favorite kinds of cards to make.  This adorable pirate and the candy corn are from the Trick or Treat 2 stamp set.  There are lots of sweet images in this set so be sure to hop over and take a look at the stamp set.  I colored the images with copics and then I used the Trick or Treat 2 Die Cuts to cut them out.  I applied Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the eyepatch and candy corn.  I diecut a stitched circle, sponged on some distress ink, and adhered the pirate with foam tape.  I added the candy corn to the sentiment flag.  The papers are from Doodlebug Design.

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E44, E43, E42

Shirt & Pants - B97, B95, B93

Jacket - YG17, YG03, YG01

Sash - R59, R37, R35

Boots - C7, C5, C3

Hat - C3, C1, R59, R37, R35

Sword - C7, C5, C3, C1

Hook - C6, C5, C3

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Trick or Treat 2
Paper:  Neenah; Doodlebug Design
Other:  Copics, Distress ink, Nuvo Crystal Glaze

Let's Brew Up A Good Time

Good morning everyone!  I'm popping on today to share a Halloween card featuring a fabulous digital image by Illustrations by T.

This beautiful digi is called Maeve and she was designed by Tamara, the owner of Illustrations by T.  I first discovered Tamara's images over on Instagram.  Be sure to stop by her shop and check out her digi images and stickers.  She also has some freebies on her website!  I printed Maeve on Neenah cardstock and then diecut her with a stitched rectangle die.  I colored her with copics and then used distress inks to add some color around the stitched rectangle.  Lastly I added a few sequins to give my card some sparkle.

Copics Used:

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

Eyes - G28, G24, G40

Lips - R46, R27

Hair - E47, E25, E23, E21

Dress - V09, V17, V15, V12, YR18, YR14, YR12

Skulls - C3, C1

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Illustrations by T.  -  Maeve;  sentiment - Inky Antics
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress ink, sequins