Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Happy Easter

Hello friends! I'm sharing a mini slimline Easter card featuring digital stamps from the LTTS Doodles Etsy shop!


These sweet bunnies are from the Spring Bunnies stamp set.  I printed the bunnies on Neenah card stock, colored them with copics, and fussy cut them.  I used a white gel pen to add highlights to the center of the flowers and polka dots to the girl bunny's top.  I used a black gel pen on the bunny's eyes, the overall button, and the carrot's eyes.  My card measures 3.25" x 6.25".  I inked a panel of bristol card with Spun Sugar and Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide Inks and splattered it with thinned white gouache.  I die cut a white frame from card stock and adhered it to my card with foam tape.  I adhered the bunnies with foam tape and stamped a sentiment from my stash in the center of the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Hugs, Anita

Monday, March 25, 2024

Hoppy Easter

Hello crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing a fun Easter card that features both clear and digital stamps by Streamside Studios.

The bunnies, cupcake, and carrots are from the Cupcake Critters Bunny digital stamp set.  I printed them on Neenah cardstock, colored them with copics, and fussy-cut them.  I inked the front of my card with distress oxide ink and then adhered the images with foam tape.  The sentiment is from the Sweet Easter Friends clear stamp set.  I added a few sequins from the Sparkling Snow mix. 

Copics:

Bunnies - C3, C1, C0; R20; E02, E01, E00, E000

Carrots - E23, YR68, YR65, YR61; YG17, YG13, YG01

Cupcake - B02, B01, B00, B000; E33, E31; YR02, YR00, YR000

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

Hugs, Anita

I'm entering my card in the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Easter/Spring


Sunday, March 24, 2024

Sending Hugs

Hello friends!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for a challenge over on the My Favorite Things Blog! 

I used images and a sentiment from retired sets for today's card.  The images are from the Fox and Friends set, and the sentiment is from the Joyful Heart Bears set.  I used the Wonky Stitched Rectangle Stax to die cut white cardstock.  I applied Salty Ocean Distress Oxide Ink to the top portion of the card to resemble the sky.  I colored the images with copics and die cut them using the coordinating dienamics.  I used a black gel pen on the bear's eyes and nose.  I adhered the images with foam tape and then stamped a sentiment below the scene.

Copics:

Bear - E35, E33, E31; R22; E53, E51, E50

Plane - YG17, YG13, YG01; C5, C3, C1

Clouds - BV20, BG70

I'm entering my card in the My Favorite Things Color Challenge 232.

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

Hugs, Anita

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

A Box Full Of Hugs And Kisses

Hello friends!  Today I'm over on the Heffy Doodle Blog sharing a fun storyboard card.

I cut a panel of white cardstock and inked it with Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Ink.  I used the Imperial Storyboard Backdrop Die to cut a frame from white cardstock.  I adhered the frame onto the inked panel with foam tape to give my card some dimension.  I stamped images from the Wrapped With Love stamp set and colored them with copics.  

I die cut the images using the Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine and the coordinating Wrapped With Love dies.  I stamped a sentiment on the card and then adhered the images with foam tape.  I used a black gel pen on the cat and bunny eyes and the dog's nose.


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

Hugs, Anita

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Birthday Money Card

Hello crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing a money card featuring products by My Favorite Things

I die cut the base of my card with white card stock using the Money Card Die-namics.  I used a Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink and a stencil to ink the clouds on the diecut panel.  I die cut the pocket and sentiment tab from white card stock using the Gift Card Pocket Die-namics.  I inked the pocket with Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink and stamped a sentiment from the Balloon Besties stamp set.  I adhered the pocket to the base with tape.  I stamped the images and colored them with copics.  I die cut the images with the coordinating die-namics and adhered them to the money card.  I used a black gel pen on the critters' eyes and added highlights with a white gel pen.

I'm entering my card in the MFT Show Me The Money Card Challenge.

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

Hugs, Anita

Heffy Doodle & Sweet November Collaboration

Hello crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for a Heffy Doodle and Sweet November Collaboration IG Hop!


My card features the Lovely Landscapes stamps from Heffy Doodle and the Fairwee Lynn and Fairwee Beck stamps from Sweet November Stamps.  I stamped the images on Neenah card stock and masked the girl and boy.  I colored the background and trees with copics.  I removed the masks and colored the kids with copics also.  I stamped the sentiment from the Fairwee Beck stamp set.



Check out my post on Instagram to find all the details on joining the hop!

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

Hugs, Anita


Sunday, March 17, 2024

Wishing You The Yummiest Year

Hello crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for the weekly sketch challenge over on the My Favorite Things Blog 

These sweet images are from the JB Birthday Bites stamp set.  There are more critters and yummy goodies included in this set, along with another sentiment that's perfect for birthday!  So be sure to check out this set!  I stamped two of the critters on Neenah card stock, colored them with copics, and fussy-cut them.  I used a black gel pen on their eyes and added some highlights with a white gel pen.  I followed the sketch for this week and applied Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Inks on the base of my card behind the die cut circles.  I attached the images and die cut frame with foam tape to give my card some dimension.

Copics:

Bunny - E53, E51, E50; R20, R01; E49, E47, E44; YR27, YR24, YR21, YR20; RV23, RV21, RV10

Puppy - E44, E43, E42; C3, C1; YR27, YR24, YR21, YR20; RV23, RV21, RV10; R46, R29, R27, R24

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have an amazing day!

Hugs, Anita

I'm entering my card into the MFTWSC 689.  

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Hello Friend

Hello friends!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring a sweet digital image from the LTTS Doodles Etsy Shop.


This sweet image is from the Fluffy Chick stamp set.  There are 3 cute chicks in this set plus she has lots of other great digital stamps in her shop!  I stamped the chick on Neenah card stock, colored it with copics, and fussy cut it.  I inked a panel of white card stock with Tumbled Glass and Mowed Lawn Distress Inks and adhered it to my card base.  I also added a strip of pattern paper along the bottom edge.  The sentiment, butterflies, and flowers are from a Hello Bluebird stamp set.  I used a white gel pen to add highlights to the image and then adhered all images with foam tape.

Copics:
Duck - Y08, YG06, Y02, Y00, R20; Y38, Y35
Scarf - V15, V12, V01
Scooter - BG13, BG11, BG10; C7, C5, C3
Flowers/Pot - RV13, RV11, RV10, G28, G24, G21; E18, E15, E13, E11
Butterflies - V15, V12, V01

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

Hugs, Anita

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Buzzin' By To Say Hi

Good morning crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring a new digital release by Streamside Studios


These cute stamps are from the Spring Squishies set!  There are lots of adorable images included in this set which makes it perfect for lots of different occasions.  My mini slimline card measures 3.5" x 6.5".  I stenciled clouds on the card using Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink.  I die cut a strip of grass, inked it with Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Inks, and adhered it to the card with foam tape.  I colored the images with copics, fussy-cut them, and adhered them with foam tape also.  I used a white gel pen to add some highlights to the bees and flower centers.


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

Hugs, Anita

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Happy Easter

Good morning!  I'm sharing a fun Easter card featuring a digital stamp from the Amanda Jayne Designs etsy shop!

These cute images are called Easter Basket and Bunny Holding Carrot.  She has lots of adorable images in her etsy shop so be sure to check it out!  I inked a panel of card stock with Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide Ink, splattered it with thinned white gouache and green ink, and adhered it to my card.  I printed the images on Neenah card stock, colored them with copics, and fussy-cut them.  I used both black and white gel pens on the bunny's eyes and adhered the images to my card with foam tape.  I applied Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the bunny's nose to give it some shine!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a fabulous day.  Be sure to stop back tomorrow because I'll be sharing a new digital release by Streamside Studios!

Hugs, Anita

Monday, March 11, 2024

Happy Birthday To You

Happy Monday!  Today I'm sharing a fun birthday card that I made for a challenge over on the MFT Blog.

This cute stamp set is Balloon Besties.  I believe it may be retired because I couldn't find it in their shop but they have lots of other stamp sets with adorable critters!  I followed the sketch on the MFT Blog for my card design.  I colored the bunny and balloons with copics and then colored strips of white card stock to match the balloons.  I used a black gel pen on the bunny eyes and then die cut the images with the coordinating dies.  I die cut a stitched rectangle from white card stock, inked it with Tumbled Glass and Salty Ocean Distress Oxide Inks, and splattered it with thinned white gouache.  I die cut a hill with a die and inked it with Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Inks.  I adhered the blue panel directly to my card and then attached the bunny, balloons, and hill with foam tape.

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

Hugs, Anita

I'm entering my card in the MFTWSC688

Saturday, March 9, 2024

You're The Zest

Happy Saturday!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for a color challenge over on the MFT Blog.

These cute images are from the Squeeze The Day stamp set.  I die cut a panel of white card stock using the Wonky Stitched Rectangle Stax Dienamic.  I inked the panel with Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide Ink and then splattered it with white gouache and thinned pink ink.  I colored the images with copics and used a black gel pen on the critters' eyes.  I fussy cut the images and adhered them to the card with foam tape.  I stamped one of the sentiments from the set below the scene.

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

Hugs, Anita

I'm entering my card in the MFT Color Challenge 231 and the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add A Sentiment

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

You Make Me A Happy Camper

Good morning friends!  Today I'm over on the Heffy Doodle Blog sharing this fun scene card!


These sweet images are from the Happy Camper, Fireside Dreams, Nuts About You, and Deer To Me stamps.  I colored the images and die cut them using the Heffy Doodle Mini Die Cutting Machine and the coordinating dies.  


I stamped the trees from the Lovely Landscape stamp and die cut it using the Lovely Landscape dies.  I inked the grass with Rustic Wilderness and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Inks.  I inked the sky with Salvaged Patina, Broken China, and Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Inks.  I splattered both the sky and grass with watercolor paints and thinned white gouache.

I adhered the landscape directly to the card base with liquid glue.  I heat embossed a the sentiment on black card stock and adhered it with foam tape.  I adhered all the images with foam tape.

I used a black gel pen on the birds' eyes and added spots to the mushrooms with a white gel pen.  I used crystal glaze on the camper tires.


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

Hugs, Anita


Monday, March 4, 2024

Oh Happy Day!

 Happy Monday friends!  Today I'm sharing a clean and simple card using a stamp set by Hello Bluebird.

These adorable bunnies are from the Meadow Bunnies stamp set, as is the sentiment.  I used a kraft card for my base and attached a striped piece of designer paper that I found in my stash.  I also die cut a scalloped oval from kraft and a pierced oval from white card stock.  I inked the white oval with Cracked Pistachio and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Inks and adhered the ovals to my card.  I die cut a bow from an older bow die from My Favorite Things and adhered it to the card.  I colored the images with copics, die cut them using the coordinating dies, and adhered them with foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a fabulous week.

Hugs, Anita




Saturday, March 2, 2024

Happy Birthday Sweet Thing

Good morning crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing a card that I created for a challenge over on the My Favorite Things Blog.


These adorable images are from the Kitchen Cuties stamp set.  I colored the images with copics and fussy-cut them.  I used a black gel pen on the puppy's eye.  I followed the sketch for the current challenge and used some MFT designer papers from my stash.

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

Hugs, Anita

I'm entering my card in the MFTWSC 687.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge

Good morning crafty friends!  Today I'm guest designing for the Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #27

The theme for March is Green.  In order to play along, you must link a new Christmas/Holiday themed card with green.  Your card can be coffee, tea, or hot cocoa!  Check out the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge blog for all the details!  I used images from the adorable Mama Elephant Hot Cocoa stamp set to create my card.  I inked a stitched rectangle with Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide Ink, splattered it with thinned white gouache, and stamped a few small snowflakes with white pigment ink.  I adhered the stitched rectangle to layers of green and red cardstock.  I stamped a sentiment from the stamp set along the bottom of my card.  I colored the images with copics and fussy cut them.  I used a black gel pen on the penguin and deer eyes and used a white gel pen to add some highlights.  I adhered the images to my card with foam tape.

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

Hugs, Anita

I'm entering my card in the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes