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