Your Next Stamp - Challenge 103

Happy Friday everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for the new Challenge over on the Your Next Stamp Blog.

The theme for this challenge is "A Caroling We Will Go", so you need to create a project based on a Christmas carol or other seasonal song.  I chose the song "Winter Wonderland" which includes the words "...in the meadow we can build a snowman...".  I used the cute snowman from the Frosty Friends stamp set.  I colored the snowman with copics and diecut him using the Frosty Friends Die Set.  I used a white gel pen to add some polka-dots to the snowman's hat and mittens, and I applied Nuvo Crystal Glaze to his nose.  I used my Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen on the poinsettia to give it some sparkle.  I diecut a circle using snowflake paper and white cardstock and adhered the snowman on the mound of snow.  

Copics Used:

Snowman - BV20, BG70

Snowman Cheeks - R30, R00

Snowman Arms - E27, E23, E21

Mittens & Hat - B99, B97, B95, B93, B91 and G28, YG17, YG03, YG01

Poinsettia - R59, R37, R14, Y18, YG17, YG03, YG01

To enter the challenge you need to follow the theme and link your card to the challenge post on the Your Next Stamp Blog.  Also be sure to stop by the YNS Blog to read all the challenge details and to see the fabulous projects by the rest of the DT!

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

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Frosty Friends
Paper:  Neenah; American Crafts - Sweater Weather
Other:  Copics, Nuvo Crystal Glaze, white gel pen, Wink of Stella clear glitter pen 

Enjoy Your Day

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

These cute images are from the Potted Plants stamp set.  There are lots of adorable plants included in this set and it's perfect for making cards for lots of different occasions.  I colored the plants with copics and then used the coordinating Potted Plants Die Cuts to diecut them.  I found some pretty foliage paper in my stash and applied that to my cardbase.  Next, I diecut 3 circles in black cardstock and adhered that to the front of the card.  I adhered the plants with foam tape to give my card some added dimension. 

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

Hugs, Anita

Polka Dot Orchard - Bear Hugs & Hot Chocolate

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing another card I made for Polka Dot Orchard.

This cute winter bear is from the Winter Bear Digi Set.  There are lots of adorable images included in this set so be sure to hop over and check it out!  I printed the bear on Neenah cardstock, colored him with copics, and then fussy cut him.  I sponged some Cracked Pistachio and Tumbled Glass distress inks onto a stitched rectangle panel and adhered the bear with foam tape for some dimension.  I applied Nuvo Crystal Glaze to his note and the pads of his feet.  I diecut a few small snowflakes, used a Wink of Stella Clear Glitter pen, and popped them onto the cardbase. 

Copics Used:

Bear - E33, E31, E30, E50, R12, R11, R00

Bear Nose - 100, C7, C5

Scarf - BG09, BG05, BG01, B000, V09, V17, V15, V12

Mugs - BG49, BG23, BG11

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  Polka Dot Orchard - Winter Bear Digi Set
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, Nuvo Crystal Glaze, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, white gel pen

 

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 does 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 this sweet little gingerbread girl from the Happy Holidays stamp set by Love Cynthia.  I stamped her on Neenah cardstock, colored her with copics, and fussy-cut her.  I used a black glaze pen on her eyes and buttons.    I diecut the Merry Christmas frame using MFT's Merry Christmas Circle Frame Die-namic and then I adhered vellum behind the frame.  I adhered the frame and gingerbread girl with foam tape for added dimension.  I added a twine bow and a few red sequins to finish my card. 

Copics Used:

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

Hair - 100, C6, C5, C3

Gingerbread - E33, E31, E30, E50

White - C3, C1

Bow - R46, R24, R22

Buttons - 100 

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

Nancy Guse

 

Nina Forsyth

 

Rachel Bergfeld

 

Vicki Finger

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!

 

Hugs, Anita

Polka Dot Orchard - Fall Breeze and Pumpkin Spice

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a fall card I made for Polka Dot Orchard.

These images are from the Coffee Pumpkin Flourish Digi Stamp Set.  I printed the images onto Neenah cardstock and then cut them out using my Scan N Cut machine.  I colored the pumpkins and cup with copics.  I sponged some Distress Inks onto my cardbase and then adhered the images using foam tape.  I added a few sequins for a bit of sparkle.  

Copics Used:

Pumpkins - E08, YR18, YR14, YR12, Y15

Cup - C3, C1, G46, G43, G40

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

 

Create A Smile Stamps - Winter Bash

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for the Create A Smile Winter Bash.  

I picked up this freebie Santa digi over on the Create A Smile Blog and colored him with Copics.  I cut him out using my Scan N Cut and used a black glaze pen on his eyes and his jacket buttons.  I heat embossed some trees with white embossing powder and then sponged distress inks over the trees to create the wintery sky.  I used a stencil to create the snowdrifts on the white cardstock.  Lastly I added some clear sequins to give my card some sparkle.

Copics Used:

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

Beard - C1

Fur - C3, C1

Suit - R49, R37, R14

Mittens - YG17, YG03, YG01

Belt & Shoes - C7, C5, C3

Bag - E35, E33, E31, E30

I'm entering this card in the CAS Winter Bash contest.  Be sure to stop by the Create A Smile Blog to find all the details about their contest .... but hurry because you only have until November 21st to play along!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Create A Smile - Santa digi; The Greeting Farm - trees; Sentiment - My Favorite Things
Paper:  Neenah; Bristol card
Other:  Copics, white embossing powder, black glaze pen, sequins 

PND - Tiny Emma With Cookie

Good morning!  Today I'm sharing a guest designer card I made for The Paper Nest Dolls.  

This sweet little girl is Tiny Emma With Cookie and I think she's so adorable!  I printed her onto Neenah cardstock that I cut with a stitched rectangle die.  I colored her with copics and mounted the rectangle onto a scalloped rectangle.  My papers are from the 6x6 Sugar Plum paper pad by My Minds Eye.

Copics Used:

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

Hair - E47, E25, E23, E21

Dress - BG13, BG11, BG10, R14, R12, R11

Gingerbread - E33, E31, E30, E50

Shoes - C7, C5, C3

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Paper Nest Dolls - Tiny Emma With Cookie; Sentiment - My Favorite Things
Paper:  Neenah; My Minds Eye - Sugar Plum
Other:  Copics, glitter dots, white gel pen, black glaze pen 

Your Next Stamp - Share A Favorite

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a Guest DT card I made for the Your Next Stamp Blog.

 

One of my favorite techniques lately is ink blending.  I love the backgrounds I can create just by using Distress Inks or Distress Oxide Inks.  I sponged Peacock Feathers and Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Inks onto a piece of Bristol card and then flicked some water from a small paintbrush.  I think it looks like the sky with some soft falling snow.  The adorable birdhouse images are from the Home For The Holidays stamp set.  I colored them with copics and then diecut them using the Home For The Holidays Die Set.  I used a black glaze pen on the birds' eyes and added some Glamour Dust to the snow on the birdhouses.  I applied Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the bird beaks and some of the ornaments.  I used the Puffy Border Cloud Die Set to cut the cloud border and used silver string to "hang" the birdhouses from the clouds.  

 

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

 

Hugs, Anita

 

Stamp:  Your Next Stamp - Home For The Holidays

Paper:  Neenah; Bristol

Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, black glaze pen, Glamour Dust, Nuvo Crystal Glaze

Wishing You A Cup Of Cheer

Good afternoon!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring an image from Create A Smile Stamps.
 

 This cute coffee cup with the birdie on top is a freebie over on the Create A Smile Blog.  I colored the image with my copics and then used my Scan N Cut to cut out the image.  I used my Wink of Stella clear glitter pen on the heart and I used a black glaze pen on the bird's eye.  I sponged distress inks onto a scalloped rectangle panel and used foam tape to adhere the cup.  I added a little snowflake with a pearl in the center.  The sentiment is from Sunny Studio Stamps.  This card was super easy to make and gives me another card to add to my Christmas card stash!

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Create A Smile - free digi; Sunny Studio Stamps - sentiment
Paper:  Neenah; Kraft
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Black Glaze Pen, snowflake die, pearl